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Board discusses invasive‑species clearing, mulch sourcing, watering equipment and staffing certification
Summary
Members planned invasive‑species removals (autumn olive, Bradford pears), identified a free wood‑chip mulch source, discussed acquiring a larger trailer‑mounted water tank for tree care, noted receipt of a new UTV and celebrated an arborist exam for Travis, and planned volunteer cleanup for Earth Day.
Aaron noted the need to clear invasive species such as autumn olive and Bradford pears and proposed an Earth Day volunteer day for brush removal. He said he had located a free source of wood chips to use as mulch and proposed combining mulch pickup with a planting day for efficiency. "The mulch is free. You've got to go get it at like, I don't know, 1 or 2 days of the week at like 7 in the morning. They can load you up, and I have that large flatbed," he said.
For post‑planting care, Aaron said the board should consider more robust watering equipment—possibly a trailer with a 250‑gallon tank and pump—to reduce dependence on 50‑gallon jugs. John reported the city's new UTV had arrived and was ready for use: "It is here. It is ready." The board also celebrated that Travis is taking an arborist exam next Friday at 8:30 a.m.; if he passes the city will have a certified arborist on staff.
