Urban Forestry Advisory Board — Fayetteville, AR
Date: 2025-12-03
Time: 16:00

100 W. Rock St, Suite 246
 Fayetteville, AR 72701

 Urban Forestry Advisory Board Agenda
 Rock St. Meeting Room / Virtual Meeting Via Zoom
 Wednesday, December 3, 2025
 4:00 PM


 Members
 Resident at Large Rep. - Hannah Ash (Exp: 12/25)
 Resident at Large Rep. - James Parrish (Exp: 12/25)
 Resident at Large Rep. - Kate Shirley (Exp: 12/26)
 Resident at Large Rep. - Tas Zinck (Exp: 12/26)
 Tree Service Rep. - Joseph Fox (Exp: 12/26)
 Resident at Large Rep. - Carlo Bertani (Exp: 12/27)
 Resident at Large Rep. - Joe Donahue (Exp: 12/26)

 City Staff
Urban Forester - John Scott Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs
 Urban Forester - Willa Thomason Development Services
 Urban Forester - Bethany Douglas Development Services
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Zoom Information

 Webinar ID: 882 7450 7146
 Registration Link: https://fayetteville-
 ar.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XATpkxSoTxGTIQKjk4zZnw


Call to Order

Roll Call

Minutes
 Approval of the December Urban Forestry Advisory Board Meeting Minutes.


 Approve the archived minutes from December


Reports and Presentations

 Tas - Report
 Carlo For January


Unfinished Business

New Business

 Planned Projects for 2026
 • The Cottages at Old Wire – Project will carry over into 2026.
 • Happy Hollow Elementary – Project will continue into 2026.
 • St. James Detention Pond – Pending POA decision; will roll over into 2026.
 • Markham Hill – New connection on Sang Avenue, including detention pond
 work.
 • Broyles Road – Removal and replacement of dead trees.
 • POA Detention Ponds – Continued coordination and improvements.
 • Board-Recommended Projects – To be identified and prioritized for 2026.



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 • Emerald Ash Borer Response – Ongoing monitoring and management efforts.


 Fayetteville Community Foresters will be recognized at the December 16
 City Council Meeting Prior to the meeting.


Announcements

 Project Updates
 • St. James Street Tree Planting – Installation is scheduled
 for November/December.
 • Harmony Point Detention Pond – Installation is planned
 for November/December.
 • Park Meadows Street Trees – Installation is expected in November/December.
 • St. James Detention Pond – Currently on hold, pending a decision from the POA.
 • The Cottages at Old Wire – Awaiting a decision from the POA.
 • Happy Hollow Elementary Campus – Awaiting direction from school
 maintenance staff on how they’d like to proceed.
 • Tree City USA – The application is complete and awaiting the Mayor’s signature
 before submission. I will also be submitting for the Growth Award.


Adjournment


NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF THE AUDIENCE
Urban Forestry Advisory Board meetings may be attended in-person or virtually.
Community members have the opportunity to address the board at a designated time
during the meeting.

Citizens may propose items to be included in the board's agenda. To submit an item for
consideration, e-mail the Urban Forestry Advisory Board team at least one week prior to the
meeting.

As a courtesy, please turn off all cell phones and pagers.




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100 W. Rock St, Suite 246
 Fayetteville, AR 72701

 Urban Forestry Advisory Board Agenda
 Rock St. Meeting Room / Virtual Meeting Via Zoom
 Wednesday, December 3, 2025
 4:00 PM


 Members
 Resident at Large Rep. - Hannah Ash (Exp: 12/25)
 Resident at Large Rep. - James Parrish (Exp: 12/25)
 Resident at Large Rep. - Kate Shirley (Exp: 12/26)
 Resident at Large Rep. - Tas Zinck (Exp: 12/26)
 Tree Service Rep. - Joseph Fox (Exp: 12/26)
 Resident at Large Rep. - Carlo Bertani (Exp: 12/27)
 Resident at Large Rep. - Joe Donahue (Exp: 12/26)

 City Staff
Urban Forester - John Scott Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs
 Urban Forester - Willa Thomason Development Services
 Urban Forester - Bethany Douglas Development Services
Urban Forestry Advisory Board December 3, 2025




Zoom Information

 Webinar ID: 882 7450 7146
 Registration Link: https://fayetteville-
 ar.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XATpkxSoTxGTIQKjk4zZnw


Call to Order

Roll Call

Minutes
 Approval of the December Urban Forestry Advisory Board Meeting Minutes.


 Approve the archived minutes from December


Reports and Presentations

 Tas - Report
 Carlo For January


Unfinished Business

New Business

 Planned Projects for 2026
 • The Cottages at Old Wire – Project will carry over into 2026.
 • Happy Hollow Elementary – Project will continue into 2026.
 • St. James Detention Pond – Pending POA decision; will roll over into 2026.
 • Markham Hill – New connection on Sang Avenue, including detention pond
 work.
 • Broyles Road – Removal and replacement of dead trees.
 • POA Detention Ponds – Continued coordination and improvements.
 • Board-Recommended Projects – To be identified and prioritized for 2026.



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Urban Forestry Advisory Board December 3, 2025



 • Emerald Ash Borer Response – Ongoing monitoring and management efforts.


 Fayetteville Community Foresters will be recognized at the December 16
 City Council Meeting Prior to the meeting.


Announcements

 Project Updates
 • St. James Street Tree Planting – Installation is scheduled
 for November/December.
 • Harmony Point Detention Pond – Installation is planned
 for November/December.
 • Park Meadows Street Trees – Installation is expected in November/December.
 • St. James Detention Pond – Currently on hold, pending a decision from the POA.
 • The Cottages at Old Wire – Awaiting a decision from the POA.
 • Happy Hollow Elementary Campus – Awaiting direction from school
 maintenance staff on how they’d like to proceed.
 • Tree City USA – The application is complete and awaiting the Mayor’s signature
 before submission. I will also be submitting for the Growth Award.


Adjournment


NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF THE AUDIENCE
Urban Forestry Advisory Board meetings may be attended in-person or virtually.
Community members have the opportunity to address the board at a designated time
during the meeting.

Citizens may propose items to be included in the board's agenda. To submit an item for
consideration, e-mail the Urban Forestry Advisory Board team at least one week prior to the
meeting.

As a courtesy, please turn off all cell phones and pagers.




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