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| Green Space Advisory Board |
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Chairperson Darlene Janulis, Vice Chairperson Jayson Graves
Members: Peter Beightol, Joe Bruce, Louis Carrio, Jr., Philip Leach, David McCracken, Heidi Morris, Terry Stephens
Council Member Susan Bowyer Ph.D.
Youth Representatives: Ryan Barrett, Caroline Bull and Maya Vijayakumar
| 1000 Rochester Hills Drive |
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Chairperson Janulis called the Green Space Advisory Board meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Peter Beightol, Jayson Graves, Heidi Morris, Darlene Janulis, Philip Leach, Joe Bruce and Louis Carrio,
| Terry Stephens and David McCracken |
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Non-voting members present: Lance DeVoe, Susan Bowyer, Ph.D., Ryan Barrett, Caroline Bull
Non-voting members absent: Matt Einheuser, Ken Elwert, Maya Vijayakumar
Committee Members David McCracken, Terry Stephens, Matt Einheuser, Ken Elwert and Maya Vijayakumar provided prior notice that they would be unable to attend and asked to be excused.
Others present: Lauren Oxlade
A motion was made by Beightol, seconded by Graves, that this matter be Approved as Presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
| Beightol, Graves, Morris, Janulis, Leach, Bruce and Carrio, |
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Lance DeVoe discussed meeting with Cardno. The burn at Ruby wasn’t as successful as they wanted. They learned more about where burns will be most successful. Met at Cloverport to discuss the gulley and erosion, it would be a massive project to solve the problem. Talked about smaller projects they could do there to make an impact. Looked at Garlic Mustard sites in preparation for the volunteer events, many areas it had not come up yet. Discussion ensued.
Chairperson Janulis wanted to touch base on the goals. Encourages members to go out to the green spaces when able, to be the eyes and ears for the committee and administration. Janulis asked about the annual presentation to council. Dr. Bowyer suggests giving an update in June or waiting until next year, as there are not new council members unfamiliar with the Green Space Advisory Board. Member Morris mentioned having student groups complete some volunteer work cleaning up green spaces.
| May 1st – Volunteer Garlic Mustard Pull at Harding |
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Discussed in staff report.
Lance DeVoe mentioned that it is close to Avondale Park but there isn’t any parking. It’s mostly wetland, about 9 acres, really filled with phragmites. The other portion is filled with buckthorn. DeVoe encourages everyone to walk it, there are some deer trails to follow. For the right price, it could be a great space. Discussion ensued. Chairperson Janulis also encouraged everyone to visit it. Dr. Bowyer mentioned having Laurie Taylor weigh in on the assessment.
Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 6:00 pm
There being no further business to discuss, Chairperson Janulis adjourned the meeting at 6:33 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Megan Stencel.
Minutes were approved as presented at the May 25, 2021 Regular Green Space Advisory Board Meeting.
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Darlene Janulis, Chairperson
