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. Village of Cambridge Walking Tour
2. Bock Foundation Grant - disappointing news, not awarded the
funding. What are the next steps?
3. Are google docs working for everyone?
4. Upcoming Tree Crib installation projects. Assistance needed at
Thoreau Elementary?
5. Other grant applications in the works?