C. Tree Board Operating Agreement
1. Have a common understanding of Acronyms. CARPC, Capital
Area Regional Planning Commission, assists regional governments
with planning efforts and assists DNR with water quality
management. OFS, Operation Fresh Start, assisting youth with
social barriers obtain work experience and education. TCC, Tree
Canopy Collaborative, a diverse group of professionals whose goal
is to increase tree Canopy. WAA, Wisconsin Arborists Association.
DCTB, Dane County Tree Board.
2. This will be an evolving agreement between board members that
can help our team create an environment in how we communicate
and operate.
• Action-oriented agenda items: “decide, brainstorm, weigh in on” –
• Shift from reporting and information-sharing to engaging
• Be deliberately engaged
• All members of the board feel valued and respected
• Permission to be unpolished
• Communicate the ask
• Hear from everyone
• Make new members feel welcome
• Follow up on request/tasks (accountable)
• Start on time/end on time
• Review TB Minutes prior to TB Meetings
D. Project and General Updates
1 – Frank Allis/Nuestro Mundo Native Plant Sale
2 – Dane County Free Tree Rural Program for new single-family
rezones
3 – DCTB apparel to represent our Board at events
E. Discussion Items
1 – TB Member presentation
2 - Projects/policies that we should be or want to be working on
3 – Mission and Vision Statement review
4 – Next Steps for TB in regards to County Tree Preservation
Resolution
5 - 2026 Tree Board Budget
F. Action Items
1. Tree Board Purchases