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Members outline watering schedule, equipment needs and tracking for young trees
Summary
The group discussed watering logistics (only two watering bags on hand), a possible purchase (a pack of 20 bags for about $120), water access via Baldwin and Cook School, a 10-gallons-per-inch watering rule, and creating a spreadsheet to track plantings and maintenance.
A substantial portion of the meeting focused on tree care and maintenance logistics. Members reported the commission currently has only two watering bags and discussed purchasing more; one member recalled a price of about $120 for a pack of 20 bags. Water access points were identified (Baldwin and Cook School), and Courtney was said to have the key to one access point.
The group discussed operational details: a suggested guideline of "10 gallons for every 1 inch" of trunk diameter for young trees was raised; members debated whether volunteers could manually fill bags or whether borough equipment or a "water buffalo" would be needed for efficient fills. Participants agreed to develop a detailed spreadsheet that records tree species, planting date and watering needs, and to finalize a watering procedure (frequency and months covered) before additional plantings.
