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Conrad council creates Tree Board, names members as city moves toward 'Tree City' steps
Summary
The Conrad City Council voted unanimously Oct. 21 to create a Tree Board and appointed Lida Holtz president, Paul Ekness vice president and Bonnie Hjelm secretary; Mayor David Cates will serve on the committee and outlined steps to pursue Tree City recognition.
The Conrad City Council voted unanimously on Oct. 21 to create a Tree Board and named its initial leadership as the city explores becoming a designated "Tree City." Mayor David Cates outlined the board structure and the procedural steps the city would need to pursue Tree City status.
The council appointed Lida Holtz as president, Paul Ekness as vice president and Bonnie Hjelm as secretary, with Mayor David Cates serving on the committee. Alderman Amber Schoenrock moved to establish the board; Alderman Darryl Burditt seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Alderman Carrie Doty asked about the proposed meeting frequency and the ordinance language that would govern the board; Mayor Cates provided a brief explanation of the logistics and next steps. Guest Paul Ekness briefly described his background and relevant expertise for the role of vice president during the discussion.
The council did not set a formal start date for the board in the meeting minutes; Mayor Cates referenced an attached document outlining the process for Tree City recognition and next administrative steps. The council adjourned at 6:26 p.m.
The Tree Board is intended to advise the city on urban forestry matters and to coordinate work required for Tree City designation. Further details about meeting schedules, board bylaws and the formal ordinance were not specified in the minutes.
