The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.

Minutes of Last Meeting

The minutes from the last meeting were not reviewed.

Old Business:  

Grant Application -the committee is waiting to hear about the status of the grant application.  We should hear by the end of February.

Treasurers Report -No treasurers report was available at the meeting. Evelyn will have an updated report at the next meeting. 

Website - the website is currently up to date.

New Business:

Tree pruning/maintenance - Dave had received an estimate from Integral for tree pruning in Abrahams Park that Harold Fell requested.  The estimate was $2555.00.  One tree requires cabling which the village attorney has advised Village Green not to do.  The matter was tabled until Dave discusses the work further with Harold and Integral. 

Brenda gave an update on the tree maintenance being performed.  Central Hudson has completed their work under wires.  They removed 5 trees.  Integral has also completed their work.  Greenspace Enterprises is finishing their removals/pruning.  Approximately 15 trees will have been removed upon completion of all maintenance. 

Arbor Day Celebration - The dinner at the Elmendorph, discussed at the last meeting, was postponed. The time around Arbor Day is very busy, and it was decided that another time of year would be a better time for a social gathering.

The Arbor Day celebration will consist of the spring planting, the commemorative tree planting, and possibly an outreach event sponsored by Greenspace Enterprises. They offered to participate in the celebration and suggested a demo and/or tree planting at Mill Road School. Brenda will contact the Town and the Village of Tivoli to encourage a townwide celebration.

Fundraising - Evelyn prepared an insert for the next water bill for the Bakeless Bake Sale fundraiser.  Committee members approved the insert.

Spring Planting - Spring planting was discussed. About 15 replacement trees, in addition to new trees, will be planted.  The committee will walk around the area of East Market and Thompson Streets to decide where the new plantings should go.  Committee members will meet on March 18 at Billies Restaurant at 9am, for those wishing to eat breakfast beforehand, or 10 am for those not wishing to have breakfast. 

Commemorative Tree - Evelyn announced that a donation was received for a commemorative tree for Caroline Rider's mother. Brenda will check with Harold Fell about planting the tree in Abrahams Park. We will try to plant this tree on the Friday evening before Planting Day.

Other - Brenda passed around pictures of a commemorative tree park in China.  She and Dave will discuss with the mayor future plans for Memorial Park with respect to trees.

Several attendees commented on the small size of the tree pits installed at CVS.  Pits were to be four feet by four feet, but are much smaller.  Dave and Evelyn will pursue this matter.

Motion to Close Meeting

· The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

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