quarterly ledger motion passed

Recommended

Raised by Sarah Boren; no prior staff recommendation.

Debated

Sarah Boren pointed out the committee had not received a tree fund update since September 2025; City Arborist Chris Delk cited difficulties with the new accounting system but confirmed the current fund balance was $575,000 as of the March 25 meeting. Bruce Andrews pressed for a rolling accounting report showing beginning balance, collections, expenditures, and ending balance; Boren noted ongoing challenges getting basic financial reporting from the accounting department. Dan Giovannucci also raised concerns about the high number of trees being removed per arborist report — averaging more than 2 per report — calling it unusual, and the committee discussed requesting more detailed arborist documentation including risk assessment forms and photos to ensure state statute compliance.

Decided

PASSED — ESC recommends staff provide a quarterly general ledger report of the tree fund.