UFC in attendance: Tom Mauntel, Vicki Kyle, Beth Rosplock, Todd Herrmann, Johnna Herrmann
Public Works in attendance: Jason Iames, Kenny Allen
City Council in attendance: Renee Wilson
The meeting of the Urban Forest Commission (UFC) was called to order by Johnna Herrmann at the Erlanger Public Works facility on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
Meeting Minutes – April Meeting
The April 16th meeting minutes were approved by Todd Herrmann and Vicki Kyle.
Discussion
- Discussed the Spring Arbor Day celebration. Jason reported that 150 trees were available. About 60% were distributed at Public works on April 16. About 25% were distributed at the Graeter’s on the Glades event on April 22.
- It was recommended in the future that each bag of seedlings be labeled with the City logo and the type of tree. It was also recommended that there be a small poster describing each tree with photos and size of the tree at maturity at the distribution site.
- Discussed the Fall Arbor Day celebration. It appears the best location would be at the Public Works facility on October 10, from 10:00 until 1:00.
- Discussed the type of trees to be planted and the location at the facility. This will be reviewed at the August meeting.
- Discussed the possibility of distributing commemorative a tee shirt for the event. This will be reviewed at the August meeting.
- Discussed the very in depth Tree City application info to be supplied to the Arbor Day foundation. It was recommended that a one page summary of this be posted on the City web site.
UFC Upcoming Meetings
- Next meeting: Thursday, August 20 at 4:00 p.m.
- September 17 meeting scheduled
- October 15 meeting will be cancelled and replaced by October 10 Fall Arbor Day
- November 19 meeting will be cancelled
- December 17 meeting will be cancelled
- January 21 meeting scheduled
Adjournment: Todd Herman made a motion to adjourn at 4:35 p.m. Vicki Kyle seconded the motion.
Next Meeting: Thursday, August 20 at 4:00 p.m. at the Erlanger Public Works facility