Nannen Arboretum Trustee Meeting Monday August 10, 2026

Review and Approved Minutes of July 13, 2026 meeting. Motion made by Diane /Laurie. carried

Financial Report– as submitted by Laurie. Motion by Paul / Ed to approve. Carried.

A Motion was made by Ed / Laurie to purchase 5 more tree protectors. Carried

Committee Reports/Projects:

  • Tree Mapping and Signage – Schubert’s are finishing the signs needed.

Tree Maintenance and Trimming

  • Crabapples near dumpster have been trimmed and one was removed
  • Steve will get and invoice to pay Ray $225.00
  • Ray and Steve L. will do a walk through and make a list of trimming that needs to be done.
  • The new hoses were purchased and are in use and 5 black tree protectors arrived.
  • The watering schedule is posted. Mike or Paul will do the watering on Fridays if needed

Ground and Infrastructure:

  • Bartz did sealing of path for savings over Lakeshore of $3878.
  • 3 Grass Carp have been added to pond.
  • Smith Farm Muckbiotics and Nature’s Blend are ordered and need to be picked up.
  • Al Cox:  dirt berm with mulch is complete and there is room to add some new plantings maybe towards fall.
  • Herb Garden: Steve will work with Dan about plants. Possibly put plants in pots to contain them more. The area is looking much better. Dogwood shrubs have been removed and there needs to be a discussing about design for that garden that has some ground covers.
  • Northrup area still has some wood chips that need to be removed. Probably wait until September when its cooler.
  • Stone Garden:  Needs border replaced maybe with treated wood or a concrete border. Quotes will be gotten from Apex and Zolners.
  • Shadow Box: Tari and Mike will meet to do some prints
  • Entrance:  A waste container was ordered and installed. This was needed badly because dog waste container is continuously filled with food, diapers and other garbage meant for the trash bin.

Volunteers:

A picnic for volunteers was held on July 27th and it went very well. Another one will be planned again for August 31st. Possibly have a taco bar.

Education:

  • Steve sent info on education program for ECS Third Grade fall visit to the school. No feedback at this time.
  • More adult education program for the public will be worked on for this fall.

Community Programs:

  • Silent Book Club:  It is a good idea, but will take some time to catch on.
  • Steve read an article to be put in the local paper written by the New York Forest Owners Association
  • Nan and Steve will need some volunteer help on Saturday Sept 12th for the family education program for families.

Town Ellicottville:

  • Still need to follow up with Ben (have sent email) 2027 budget will include replacing the bridge, keeping the same design. Steve is still working on the diversion ditch,

New Purple Flyer:

  • More copies need to get put out in different locations (Inn at Holiday Valley)
  • Arboretum to Windgate – 0.7 miles, 3 minutes by car, 11-15 minutes walking.

Motion to adjourn at 12:35 made by Ed / Mike

Trustees present- Steve, Diane, Laurie, Mike, Paul and Ed