Nannen Arboretum Society Inc.
Trustee Meeting Minutes of August 12, 2025
- Call to order: Meeting was called to order at 10am by Steve.
- Review and Approve Minutes of July 14, 2025 meeting. A motion was made by Gretchen/ Paul to approve minutes of July 14th 2025 meeting. Carried
- Review Meeting Agenda
- Presentation Kim from CCE did a presentation on Creatures of the night She asked for suggestions to raise funds. Desert auction where members could bring deserts or a silent auction. Maybe have an elementary class help or the BOCES culinary class.
- Treasurer’s Report. Deposits and pay outs were reviewed. Motion to accept treasurer report by Diane/ Ed Carried
- Committee/Project Reports;
- Technology – Nothing new to report
- Tree Mapping and Signage: Mike put up a new sign and more signs are not done yet from Shubert’s.
- Tree Maintenance and Pruning Plan
- List will be reviewed with Ray. Trees that need pruning will be marked and an estimate will be done for the pruning.
- There is a pine tree that needs to be removed.
- Ground and infrastructure Maintenance
- Al Cox area is still very wet. Area was dug up and no issue was found. Ben the engineer was talk to about this issue.
- Electric at Northup area: Paul and Ray installed a new GFI outlet on 8/11/25
- Communication / article to papers. Article was sent to a local paper. No one had seen it as of this meeting.
- Volunteers
- picnic went well and another one will be scheduled for September 15th
- review shed task board as a group – board was not brought to the meeting.
- Education /Speakers
- a request was sent to Cornelll for any new zoom topics for the fall.
- Mike herb garden needs work.
- Annette Church email suggestions for the area: remove invasive plants, thin out the ones you want to keep or replant the entire area and mulch before fall.
- Possibly get a student group to help with it. Earth science or conservation class.
- Steve will contact BOCE head and Mark Ward about these classes.
- Bradly will still be contacted by Steve, about doing a program
- Summer Art Program – nothing new at this time.
- Memorial Program – nothing new at this time.
- Community Relations/ Programs – Steve will offer a tour to the senior group for the end of September.
- Ellicottville Town (Village) – It’s budget time again. Suggested to ask for $2500.00.
- Money could go for a new path from main path to the pollinating area.
- Millings could be used. The bridge needs to be repaired.
- Maybe the town could evaluate it. Water needs to be diverted to the pond.
- Field Trips: State Park Arboretum. Go as a group or on your own in October on a Monday.
- Tree Wish List – nothing new at this time.
- Unfinished Business
- Dwarf Conifer Collection –Looks good, Needs a sign.
- Pollinator Garden Area – discussed above.
- Message Board – Needs to be updated with bulb planting information.
- Pet Waste Containers – are being used.
- Dogwood Collection – spray helped 2 out of 4.
- Group B Tourism – Grant money could be used to draw in new visitors.
- A new flyer could be designed to include Plantsoon.
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- Donations – Nothing new at this time.
- Herb Garden – See above.
- Visit Allegany State Park Arboretum – See above.
- New Business- how will we be paying Pat Milks? A Check will be sent in the mail.
- Policy Review – nothing new at this time.
- A motion was made by Laurie / Steve for Paul to purchase a fountain kit and put it together.
- Other fountain was going to be $9000 and the vendor wanted the money up front.
Motion to adjourn by Gretchen / Mike @ 11:30
Next Meeting Monday Sept 8th, 2025 at 11:30AM
Patricia Milks