Tree Enhancement Committee Meeting — Agenda Packet
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VILLAGE OF WILLIAMS BAY
250 Williams Street | PO Box 580 | Williams Bay | WI | 53191 | vi.williamsbay.wi.gov
Phone: 262-245-2700
NOTICE
TREE ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026 AT 11:30 AM
Village Hall Council Room
250 Williams Street
Williams Bay, WI 53191
There may be a quorum of Village Trustees present, no board business will be conducted.
The meeting will be live-streamed on the Village of Williams Bay's YouTube, which can be
found here: https://youtube.com/live/t-85x8wPUO4?feature=share
AGENDA
The following agenda items may be considered for Discussion, Consideration, or Action
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Unofficial Tree Enhancement Committee Meeting Minutes of March 12, 2026
IV. Update on Donations/Fund Raising
V. Discussion and Possible Action on Planting five (5) Additional Trees at Triangle Park
VI. Discussion and Possible Action on Planting One (1) Additional Tree at Edgewater Park
VII. Discussion and Possible Action on Phase five (5) Bailey Estates Public Park 2026/2027 Tree Plantings
VIII. Set the Next Meeting Date/Time
IX. Adjourn
Rob Umans, Chair
Requests from persons with disabilities, who need assistance to participate in this meeting or hearing, should be made to the
Village Clerk’s office in advance so the appropriate accommodations can be made.
Posted: 05/13/2026 9:00 AM
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VILLAGE OF WILLIAMS BAY
250 Williams Street | PO Box 580 | Williams Bay | WI | 53191 | vi.williamsbay.wi.gov
Phone: 262-245-2700
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
TREE ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING 3/12/2026
MEETING
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2026 AT 10:30 AM
VILLAGE HALL COUNCIL ROOM
250 WILLIAMS STREET
WILLIAMS BAY, WI 53191
THERE MAY BE A QUORUM OF VILLAGE TRUSTEES PRESENT, NO BOARD
BUSINESS WILL BE CONDUCTED.
THE MEETING WILL BE LIVE-STREAMED ON THE VILLAGE OF WILLIAMS BAY'S
YOUTUBE, WHICH CAN BE FOUND HERE:
HTTPS://YOUTUBE.COM/LIVE/_VRIFPRWYK8?FEATURE=SHARE
I. Call to Order
Chairman Trustee Umans called the meeting to order at 10:30am.
II. Roll Call
Present: Trustees Rob Umans and Steve Russell, Members Don Skalla, Halina Marra and Bill Speare
Also Present: Clerk Tina Kolls
III. Approval of Unofficial Tree Enhancement Committee Meeting Minutes of January 22, 2026
The motion to approve the Unofficial Tree Enhancement Committee Meeting Minutes of January 22, 2026 was initiated
by Member Speare and seconded by Member Marra. Trustee Russell Abstained Motion carries.
IV. Update on Donations/ Fund Raising/ Lion's Club Possible Financial Assistance
The Committee discussed the status of all current donations, fundraising and possible Lion's Club financial assistance.
V. Discussion and Possible Action on Planting Five (5) - Six (6) Additional Trees in Phase Three Triangle Park
The Committee discussed planting two (2) more white pines, two (2) more hawthorns, and two (2) more magnolia or
flowering trees.
VI. Discussion and Possible Action on Phase Four Dog Park 2026 Tree Plantings, Approve Banner to Promote
a Memorial Tree Program, Finalize Fund Raising Amounts
The Committee discussed phase four Dog Park 2026 tree plantings.
VII. Discussion and Possible Action on Phase Five Bailey Estates Public Park 2026/2027 Tree Plantings
The Committee discussed phase five Bailey Estates public park 2026/2027 tree plantings.
VIII. Discussion on Tree Plantings on Public Property Through 2031
The Committee discussed tree plantings on public property through 2031.
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IX. Set the Next Meeting Date/Time
The next meeting was set for May 14, 2026 at 11:00 am.
X. Adjourn
The motion to adjourn was initiated by Member Skalla and seconded by Member Speare at 11:19am. Unanimously
carried.
/s/ Tina Kolls, Village Clerk
These are not official Minutes until approved by the Governing Body.
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Ad Hoc Tree Enhancement Committee Financial Report 05/08/26
Phase 1 Lake Front Installed 10/11/24 Lions Club $4,014.35
Phase 2 Lion's Field House / Community Gardens Installed 04/26/25OR Code / Cash / Checks $8,524.42
Phase 3 Triangle Park Install Date Saturday October 4th. Donations as per 03/26/26 $12,538.77
Expenses Units Cost Total
Banners 6 $62.00 $372.00
Tree bags 0 $35.00 $0.00
Metal protection 1 $663.03 $663.03
Book marks 1 $67.35 $67.35
Delivery Charge Phase 2 1 $400.00 $400.00
Flyer/Insert/Printing/Mail 1 $502.54 $502.54
Trees Tree name Height in ftWidth in ftTrunk in ftLifespan yrs UnitsAct. Cost Total
Carlson Park River Birch 30-40 up to 20 up to 2 40 - 70 3 $170.00 $510.00
Autumn Service Berry 10-20 scrub form 30-100+ 3 $170.00 $510.00
Canoe/Statue area Red Maple 50-75 35-65 up to 3 100+ 1 $195.00 $195.00
Kentucky Coffee 40-60 30-50 2 100+ 3 $220.00 $660.00
Eastern Red Bud scrub form 15-20 50-70 2 $195.00 $390.00
West of Rec office building Swamp Bur Oak 50-80 50-80 3 up to 300 1 $195.00 $195.00
Wisc Red Musclewood scrub form 15-20 12" - 15" 25-50 2 $195.00 $390.00
add Spring 2026 Quaking Aspen 1 $220.00 $220.00
Lions Field House area Swamp White Oak 50-80 50-80 3 up to 300 1 $205.00 $205.00
Autumn Red Maple 50-75 35-65 up to 3 100+ 1 $205.00 $205.00
Autumn Blaze Maple 50-75 35-65 up to 3 100+ 1 $180.00 $180.00
Fall Fiesta Sugar Maple 50-75 35-65 up to 3 100+ 1 $230.00 $230.00
Autumn Serviceberry 10-20 scrub form 30-100+ 1 $170.00 $170.00
Lions Field House play equipRed Oak 50-80 50-80 3 up to 300 3 $170.00 $510.00
Lions Field House sign areaWisc Red Musclewood scrub form 15-20 12" - 15" 25-50 1 $205.00 $205.00
Community Gardens area Bald Cypress 50-70 25 3 up to 600 1 $180.00 $180.00
Autumn Serviceberry 10-20 scrub form 30-100+ 3 $170.00 $510.00
Moraine Sweetgum 1 $190.00 $190.00
Kentucky Coffee 40-60 30-50 2 100+ 3 $230.00 $690.00
Triangle Park Hot Wings Tatarian Maple 10-20 15-20 12" 100+ 1 $160.00 $160.00
Fall Fiesta Sugar Maple 50-75 35-65 up to 3 100+ 3 $230.00 $690.00
Eastern White Pine 55-85 35 3-4 100+ 3 $215.00 $645.00
add Spring 2026 Eastern White Pine 55-85 35 3-4 100+ 3 $260.00 $780.00
Early Glow Buckeye 30-50 25 3" up to 80 1 $230.00 $230.00
Donald Wyman Crabapple 10-20 20 3" up to 50 3 $170.00 $510.00
add Spring 2026 Donald Wyman Crabapple 10-20 20 3" up to 50 2 $205.00 $410.00
Bald Cypress 50-70 25 3 up to 600 3 $180.00 $540.00
Expenses Total 52 $12,314.92
Donations Total $12,538.77
Available funds Total $223.85
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Ad Hoc Tree Enhancement Committee
03/16/26
Dog park Est Actual
Tree $210.00
Engraved brick $115.00
Metal protection $15.00
Bag $35.00
Delivery $25.00
Total $400.00 $0.00
Note: Charge $800.00 regardless of tree choice.
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Source: Village of Williams Bay website. First collected Oct 19, 2026.