Tree Board Members
| Name | Appointment Type | Term Start | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Bunge | Town Council Appointment | 01/01/2026 | 12/31/2026 |
| Joyce Ivey | Town Council Appointment | 01/01/2026 | 12/31/2026 |
| Greg Marquardt | Town Council Appointment | 01/01/2026 | 12/31/2026 |
| Chris Titus | Town Council Appointment | 01/01/2026 | 12/31/2026 |
| Cliff Wroe | Town Council Appointment | 01/01/2026 | 12/31/2026 |
Staff
- Benjamin Eldridge – Town Manager
- Mindi Ray – Parks Superintendent
- Cheryl Hajduk – Recording Secretary
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call / Confirmation of Quorum
Organizational Business
4. Election of Officers
- Chairperson
- Vice Chairperson
- Secretary
5. Adoption of Meeting Schedule
- Default schedule: Third Friday of each month (Ordinance No. 1520)
- Board may modify by vote at this meeting
6. Adoption of Rules and Procedures
- Consider adoption of Robert's Rules of Order as parliamentary authority, or table to next meeting
Board Orientation
7. Open Door Law and Public Records Orientation
- IC 5-14-1.5 – All meetings open to the public; proper public notice required
- IC 5-14-3 – Minutes are public records from first meeting forward
- Conflict of interest disclosure requirement (Ordinance No. 1520, Section One(D))
- Annual meeting notice filing requirement
8. Zoning Ordinance Familiarization
- Required by Ordinance No. 1520, Section Three(F)
- Board members must be familiar with landscaping provisions of the Zoning Ordinance
- Distribute Zoning Landscaping Reference document for review
Mission and Priorities
9. Discussion: Mission and Initial Priorities
- Tree City USA application – timeline and process
- Arbor Day observance planning
- Near-term tree planting or public education initiatives
- Relationship with the Park Board and Town departments
10. Setting the Next Meeting Date
Closing
11. Public Comment
12. Adjournment
Next Meeting
To be determined at this meeting.
ADA Accessibility Notice
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