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Tree Commission Minutes, May 10, 2021
City Hall, Galesburg, Illinois
Meeting was called to order by Tony Oligney-Estill at 4:06 P.M.
Roll Call: Present: Members: Ann Pennington, Pat Trant, Debbie Steinberg, Jane Easterly,
and Director of Parks & Recreation-Tony Oligney-Estill
Absent: Millie Allen, City Arborist-Roy Flaig
Minutes of April 12, 2021 where approved.
Arborist Report:
• Tree report was emailed to all commissioners since Arborist Flaig was not in attendance.
• Four more memorial trees have been requested since the last meeting.
Old Business:
• On April 30th, a tree was planted at the Connie Nott Dog Area in Inbinder Park and on
South Seminary Street in Colton Park for Arbor Day. Pictures of the Colton Park planting
were taken for documentation for the Tree City USA application.
New Business:
• Commissioner Easterly brought up the topic of landscaping around the new Library. The
current landscaping plan only has trees along the terrace and no trees planted on the
actual Library property. Also, except for the retention pond, there is not much green
space on the Library property. The architect on this project has asked for the types of
trees to be planted along the terrace and on library property by May 14th. Commissioner
Easterly has asked for Arborist Flaig to contact Commissioner Steinberg to provide is
input on landscaping around the new Library so Commissioner Steinberg can make
recommendations to the architect.
Citizen Comments:
• None
Meeting adjourned at 4:34 P.M.
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Tony Oligney-Estill, Director of Parks and Recreation