C. Tree Board Operating Agreement
1. Have a common understanding of Acronyms. CARPC, Capital
Area Regional Panning 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 & General Updates
1. Bock Foundation Grant
2. Parks and Open Space Plan Comments by August 1st
E. Discussion Item
1. Review/Add/Edit Dane County Tree Policy Resolution
ingredients for forwarding on at the conclusion of the meeting.
2. Budget
3. Discuss/consider DCTB's organizational structure.
4. Future meeting locations
F. Action Items
1. Additional TB purchases (place holder)
2. Authorization to spend the remainder of the budget on OFS Tree
Crib construction and tree growing supplies (soil/pots…)