Nannen Arboretum Society, Inc.

Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

September 9, 2024 Ellicottville Town Center

 

Members attending: Sue Blesy, Mike Braun, Ed Chapman, Blair Hamilton, Laurie Barrera. Gretchen Plough, Steve Ward, and Diane Smith.

  • Call to order and welcome.
  • Review and approve meeting agenda
  • Minutes: The trustees considered the minutes of the August 12, 2024 meeting. Gretchen made motion and Sue seconded to accept the minutes. The motion was approved and carried by a unanimous vote.
  • Guest Speaker:
    • Kelly McDonald reminded us of the Chestnut Wood walk on September 28th 
    • October 5th a discussion with Cornell Maple industry and Conner from Arga Forestry about mushrooms.
  • Treasurers report: Laurie reported income of $ 7711.00 for the 1/1/24 to 9/6/24 period. Expenses totaled $ 5245.61.  Diane moved and Blair seconded to accept report. The motion was approved and carried by a unanimous vote.
  • Committee and Project Reports:
    • Technology: No report
    • Tree mapping, Inventory, and Signage: Steve would like to have the year the tree was planted to be added to the Plantsoon web site.
    • Tree Maintenance and Pruning Plan: Draves is investigating the warranty of the plume oak we planted. We have yet to hear back.
    • Ground and Infrastructure Maintenance:
      • St. Mathews is to remove our dead maple tree for a cost of $ 1000.00
      • Steve pressure washed the gazebo and he and Bobbie stained it.
    • Communication: No report
    • Volunteers:
      • October 21st is the tentative date for our volunteers luncheon at Katy’s Fly in.
      • The Town will be at the Arboretum to pound in stakes for the deer fencing.
      • Ray will be cooking hot dogs next week for a farewell celebration.
    • Education Program/ Speakers:
      • Nan has lesson plan for ECS 3rd graders coming on October 2nd.
      • Tentative date is October 15th for Senior Citizens group to come tour the Arboretum.
    • Community Relationships / Outreach: No Report
    • Memorial Program: No Report
    • Town of Ellicottville:
      • Steve will check on the town to help funding money for a solar fountain in the pond, after we hear back from Jake Kelly.
    • Field Trips: No Report
    • Wish List: No Report
    • Unfinished Business
      • Several of our Volunteers moved and placed a large rock in the Dwarf Conifer Garden
      • Received a price of $1100 to $ 1700 for a new picnic table.
      • It was suggested getting more millings to finish off area where our mulch pile was and making it an area for a picnic table near the pollinator garden.
  • New Business: No Report
  • Policy and By-Laws: No Report
  • Adjournment/ next meeting will be October 15, 2024 at 10:30. Sue moved and Laur  seconded motion to accept.

Respectfully submitted Diane Smith Secretary