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City Hall 55 W. Tompkins Street Galesburg, IL 61401 309-343-4181 www.ci.galesburg.il.us
Tree Commission – September 11, 2023
City Hall, Galesburg, IL
Meeting Called to Order: Meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Ann Pennington
Attendance: Members Present:
Jane Easterly, Ann Pennington, Bill Sime, Dan Thompson, Pat Trant
City of Galesburg:
Elizabeth Varner, Director of Parks and Recreation
Don Miles -Superintendent of Parks
Guest: None
Minutes:
The minutes of the August 2023 meeting were approved with motions from Dan
Thompson and Jane Easterly.
Forestry Report:
A Forestry report was provided for August showing 2 tree removals and 19 trees trimmed.
There were 300 loads of brush dumped. Superintendent of Parks, Don Miles, will check
with Tom Simkins to see how many trees have been planted by volunteers so they may
be added to the Forestry report list. Director of Parks and Recreation, Elizabeth Varner,
thanked the commission members for reporting the down limbs at Standish Park and
Forestry for taking care of it.
Old Business:
Chairperson Ann Pennington mentioned having Ameren contacted for Arbor Day.
Director of Parks and Recreation, Elizabeth Varner, would like to let Ameren know where
the location would be when she contacts them. The committee then discussed the next
Arbor Day tree planting. It was suggested that the Galesburg Public Library or Standish
Park be considered. Jane Easterly talked about the tree plantings being planned at the
Galesburg Public Library, most likely this fall. Standish Park was another location
suggested for Arbor Day, which could allow for some of the tree replacements. If trees
are planted on Arbor Day, then the library could walk to Standish Park and do a Story
Walk the same day. Bill Sime suggested King School. Pat Trant would like another
location instead of District #205 schools, as this has been hard to schedule the past few
years. Everyone agreed that last year was the best year, when the entire Steele School
came out and talked about Arbor Day and tree planting. Pat suggested investigating
locations to report back to for the October meeting. Jane will check on the Galesburg
Public Library and Don Miles will check on Standish Park.
Maple Tree plantings were discussed, with Don Miles stating he does not think there has
been any infestation or there would be multiple trees.
City Hall 55 W. Tompkins Street Galesburg, IL 61401 309-343-4181 www.ci.galesburg.il.us
Bill Sime mentioned the Sugar Maple on his terrace needs the canopy raised. He wants
to obtain permission or have the City perform the work but he does not care.
New Business:
Jane Easterly asked about the Tree Tags at Standish Park, as the Galesburg Public
Library may be interested in the same Tree Tags. Elizabeth will get the information to
Jane or Heather. Bill Sime thinks there is a minimum order.
Additional Comments:
None
Meeting Adjourned: The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m. with motions from Jane Easterly
and Dan Thompson.
Next Meeting: Monday, October 9, 2023
Elizabeth Varner
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Director of Parks & Recreation, Elizabeth Varner