Nannen Arboretum Trustee Meeting Monday, September 14, 2026

Review Minutes of August 10, 2026 meeting.  Motion by Paul / Laurie to approve.

Financial Report was reviewed. Motion by Ed / Diane to approve.

Project Status

  • Technology: Plantsoon will be done by Pat Kerl currently
  • Tree Mapping and Signage Schubert’s are working on finishing the signs. 10 are still needed. Nan will check to see if they are done.
  • Tree Maintenance and Trimming:
    • A more detailed plan of trees needing fall pruning. Steve, Ed and Ray will walk around and make a list.
    • St. Matts still promising to get here. Hawthorns still need to be trimmed. Hopefully by the end of October.
    • London Plane does actually have a cable.
    • Curly Willow, Plum Oak, Crabapple trees: apple scab proposal: 3 sprays a year would run $1200.00 for apple scab. Apples would look better. Fungus on Apple trees is nothing to worry about per Bradley’s.
    • Merle from Bradleys gave directions to Steve on how to prune the spirea.
  • Ground and Infrastructure:
    • Bridge has been braced up as a temporary solution.
    • Ben Gross, Town Engineer has reviewed and will place in town 2027 budget.
    • Pond feed still needs to be done possibly when bridge is fixed.
  • Communication:
    • Note from Ploetz sisters was received about Curly Willow. It is not in good shape.
      • Possibly damaged when it was transported or by rabbits and deer.
      • Steve will send them an email.
    • There was a request from Matt Doro in regards to memorial tree for Joe Doro.
      • Steve will contact Matt with some ideas about kinds of trees. A memorial tree runs $500.00.
  • Volunteers:
    • Another taco bar picnic will be held on August 31st
    • A luncheon needs to be planned for October at Katys.
  • Education/Speakers:
    • Hope to have a walk through for volunteers with Nan and Pat!
    • Bruce Robinson might come another time. He would like a specific topic to talk about.
  •  Community Programs/ Relations:
    • There was an arboretum tour with NY Forest Owners Assoc on Sept 12th.
    • Silent Book Club to conclude this week.
    • There has been no communication from ECS about 3rd Grade.
  • Memorial Program:
    • We need to update tree wish list (Doro)
  • Town of Ellicottville – we have requested bridge replacement in 2027 town budget.
  • Field Trips:  Steve will check with the volunteers to see if anyone would be up for trip to Holden Arboretum in Cleveland. It would be educational for everyone.
  • Entrance:  Steve will talk to  Tari about taking over the shadow box to add pictures.
  • Stone Garden:  Still awaiting quote for concrete curbing
  • Giving Tuesday: registration needs to be done. Giving Tuesday is December 1st this year.
  • Group B Tourism: Walking map flyers to the Arboretum from different locations around Ellicottville should be done and distributed to businesses and AIRBNB’s.

Motion to adjourn by Laurie / Diane

Trustees present: Steve, Laurie, Diane, Ed, Paul and Nan