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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1986 (P2)~ LADD ARBORETUM COMMITTEE Minutes of the Board Fleeting March 5, 1986 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Eloine Plaut, PRESIDENT; Gary Schuneman, TREASURER; Lynn Needham, SECRETARY; Abby Cartwright, Neal Laatsch. CONSULTANT MEMBERS PRESENT: NONE STAFF PRESENT: Ken Wenzel, ECOLOGY CENTER COORDINATOR; Kimberly Britt, ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANT. OTHERS PRESENT: Beth Schroeder, PRESIDENT, GARDEN CLUB OF EVANSTON A quorem was present and Eloine Plaut, as President, presided over the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. Wenzel then introduced Beth Schroeder, President of the Garden Club of Evanston to the Board Members. A motion was entered by real Laatsch to approve the minutes of the last meeting, Wednesday, January 8, 1986. Abby Cartwright seconded the motion. The motion to approve last meeting's minutes was unanimously approved. STAFF REPORT - Ken Wenzel Ken Wenzel conducted a detailed presentation to the Board about the need for an office computer in order to streamline the financial processes of the EEA. Wenzel stated that he had joined the Institute of Technology Research Center, which is a group for non-profit organizations set-up to help non -profits find their way in the computer software maze. The Board directed Wenzel to take a couple of seminars and lock into what we really need computer --wise. A discussion began regarding the Field Corporation Grant and it was decided that Wenzel should begin to prepare a proposal that would detail the Museum Loan Boxes and a Children's Slide Presentation on the Ecology of the North Shore as the priorities for the grant money. Wenzel then updated the Board about the windmill monitoring, the new "Compleat Gardener" series and the new Summer Camp Brochure. TREASURER'S REPORT - Gary Schuneman Gary Schuneman detailed his fiscal year-end report for the Board and went over Fergusson Fund monies. Shuneman then mentioned that the Garden Club money we have been holding in our Greenhouse Restoration Fund has accrued interest. This interest amounts to approximately $356.00. Schuneman entered a notion that this interest money be applied to the Greenhouse Restoration. Lynn Needham seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. . At this point, Beth Schroeder presented to the Board Members a proposal for how the greenhouse dedication plaque should look and read. It was decided that it would be a bronze plaque with raised lettering and that it would be placed inside the green- house on the east wail and tilted so as to be seen easily from the outside. The plaque will read as follows: - 2- IN MEMORY OF DR. MARGERY C. CARLSON (1892 - 1985) BOTANIST, CONSERVATIONIST AND HORTICULTURALIST FRIEND AND SUPPORTED OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Founders' Fund of the Garden Club of America Garden Club of Evanston Evanston Environmental Association City of Evanston Highland Garden Club FUNDRAISING SUB -COMMITTEE UPDATE - Neal Laatsch Following Beth's presentation, Neal went over the various components of the Fundraising effort and updated the Board on mailing lists, caterers A liquor stores. The dis- cussion then turned to the invitations and decisions were made as to paper choice +� color and how the invitations should read. Neal suggested that once we have the invitations printed up, we should set aside March 25, 26, 27 for the Board Members to come by the Ecology Center to personally address invitations to people they would like to especially attend the fundraiser. Neal next raised the idea that special plaques be presented to the Jr. League and the Garden Club of Evanston representatives during the Greenhouse dedication as our way of acknowledging their groups' efforts on behalf of the greenhouse restoration. Eloine Plaut asked Wenzel to look into the types of plaques available and their prices. Further discussion and decisions will be held off until the fundraising Sub -Committee meets again. DUNE INTERPRETATION - Ken Menzel Wenzel prefaced his remarks by announcing that the next Lighthouse Advisory Committee. meeting will be held on March 12th at 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center in Rm. (1401. This meeting is the follow-up to November's meeting and this meeting will serve to firm -up the remainina details regarding the Dune Interpretive Signage and Trail Walk. Wenzel went over the cost estimates for the walkway & signs, and the Board held a discussion. Neal Laatsch then motioned that the remaining $538.00 of funds contributed by the Young Women's Auxilliary of the Women's Club of Evanston for the Interpretive Deck at the Dune Restoration, be used to continue the Dune Restoration by paying the costs of 5 trail signs and the initial 12 feet of the trail walkway. Lynn Needham seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. HERB SOCIETY PROPOSAL - Ken Wenzel Wenzel presented a proposal from the Herb Society of Northern Illinois regarding the installation of a demonstration garden in front of the Lighthouse Greenhouse. The Board discussed this possibility and fleshed out a proposal of its own as to what we would need monetarily from the Herb Society for plant material, excavating & planting, administration costs, topsoil, signage and edging. The Board recommended that our proposal include additional monies for the Fergusson Fund so that maintenance and new plant material could be supported yearly by the interest earned. Yearly maintenance and replacement costs were estimated at $80.00. A motion was entered by Neal Laatsch to pursue the Herb Society's offer with our proposal. Lynn Needham seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously. There being no further business, Eloine Plaut motioned that the meeting be adjourned. Schuneman seconded the motion. Meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m. The next scheduled meeting of the Ladd Arboretum CorTd ttee will be Wednesday, May 7, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. at the Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd. LADD ARBORETUM COMMITTEE Minutes of the Board Meeting May 7, 1986 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Eloine Plaut, PRESIDENT, Neal Laatsch, Alberta Lauterbach, Dorothy King BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: John Ball, VICE-PRESIDENT, Lynn Needham, SECRETARY, Abby Cartwright CONSULTANT MEMBERS PRESENT: NONE STAFF PRESENT: Ken Wenzel, ECOLOGY CENTER COORDINATOR OTHERS PRESENT: NONE A quorem was present and Eloint Plaut, as President, presided over the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. A motion was entered by Neal Laatsch to approve the minutes of the last meeting, Wednesday, March 5, 1986. Dorothy King seconded the motion. The motion to approve last meeting's minutes was unanimously approved. Eloine Plaut then introduced Alberta Lauterbach, as the newest member of the Ladd Arboretum Committee. to the members present. FUNDRAISER REPORT K. Wenzel reported that the funds raised for the event covered expenses for the Greenhouse Renovation and expenses for the event itself. E. Plaut commented that this Fundraising Benefit was successful in achieving its goals in that it raised substantial funds to renovate and equip the greenhouse and there was not direct cost to the EEA and cost the City only $2,000.00 in revenue sharing monies. N. Laatsch stated that the fundraiser did a lot to draw a broad range of people and organizations together. It helped to foster a positive feeling between all participants towards the EEA. He stated that a Fundraiser can be used as a catalyst for developing support. Laatsch suggested that an annual event be planned that somehow would continue to cultivate these people and organizations. He suggested that an annual event might highlight a speaker that would present an environmental issue. D. King suggested that the issues be topical and that they be targeted towards those organizations. A. Lauterbach asked how much does the EEA relies on fundraisers for operating expenses. E. Plaut stated that the EEA relies directly on the Birdseed Sale, the Dried 'Weed Sale and the Bookstore for operating expenses. Fundraising for programs and projects that were cut from the budget are solicited from outside sources such as foundations and grant programs. A. Lauterbach commented that fundraising benefits are very expensive in dollars and time and suggested that a direct mail appeal for raising money and then plan an annual gathering for networking. She suggested the other organizations should be involved like the Evanston North Shore Bird Club, the Environmental Control Board and the Sierra Club. A discussion developed on how to cultivate the schools as part of these organizations that the EEA wants to network with. LN I -2- E. Plaut suggested that the EEA explore involvement with local school science fairs. It was discussed that the EEA sponsor one of the categories that a student project would receive an award. K. Wenzel mentioned that the PTA Environmental Chairpersons and the Invest Museum Alliance be contacted to find out how many schools sponsored fairs and how the project category system is set-up. E. Plaut summarized the fundraiser discussion by stating that it accomplished what it set out to achieve, that it cultivate and reinforced connections with other organizations. She thanked the Ecology Center staff for their hardwork. K. Wenzel suggested that during the finalization of the Long Range Plan, the issue of how to continue to raise funds and cultivate organizations without great expense. ARBOR DAY E. Plaut mentioned that the traditional Arbor Day Dedication was a small program as compared to last year. She stated that budget cuts had restricted the Ecology Center from presenting an extensive program. K. Wenzel stated that while the dedication was small, a morning and afternoon program desigend for school groups was well attended with a total of 150 students. E. Plaut asked that the question of the Arbor Day Dedication Program be placed on the agenda of the September meeting. ACTIVE SOLAR COLLECTOR K. Wenzel reviewed the present ccndition of the Solar Collectors. He mentioned several options for repair. One option is to convert one or both collectors into a photovoltaic collector(s). He stated this option would continue to keep the EEA in step with Alternate Energy Applications. At present, the state has a grant program for the installation of demonstration photovoltaic cells. Bill Becker who once worked on the Epoch 3 Committee contacted 'Wenzel in regard to this grant. B. Becker is willing to write a grant for the Ecology Center and would serve as technical advisor. The state needs to allow a grant deadline extension for the EEA to apply. If an extension is granted, Wenzel asked the Committee to approve moving forNard on this matter with a meeting with Bill Becker, the wind Committee and the Board Members to finalize the extent of the proposal. Laatsch motioned that the committee approve this pr000sal. Lauterbach seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. EEA BOARD POSITIONS E. Plaut discussed open board positions. Currently, the Treasurer's position is open. She also stated that her year committment as President will be completed in July. She stated that at the July meeting, the election of a new President should be on the Agenda. JULY 2, 1986 MEETING AGENDA Agenda items for July meeting: - Board President elections - Update on efforts to secure outside - Update on Long Range Planning - 87/88 Budget Preparation - July meeting will be Wednesday, July funding for project cuts for 86187 budget 2, 1986, 7:30 p.m. at the Maritime Center, -3- Lighthouse Park, 2535 Sheridan Rd. There being no further business, Eloine Plaut motioned that the meeting be adjourned. Laatsch seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. LADD ARBORETUM COMMITTEE Minutes of the Board Meeting July 2, 1986 Board Members Present: Elaine Plaut, PRESIDENT; Lynn Needham, SECRETARY; Abby Cartwright, Neal Laatsch, Alberta Lauterbach Board Members Absent: John Ball, VICE-PRESIDENT; Dorothy King Consultant Members Present: Ralph Melin, Missy Pascal Staff Present: Ken Wenzel, ECOLOGY CENTER COORDINATOR; Kimberly Britt, ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANT Others Present: none A quorem was present, and Eloine Plaut called the meeting to order at 7:50p.m. At this E. Plaut explained to the Board that her one-year tern as President had come to an end, and that her last official act as President would be to entertain a notion to nominate a new LAC Board President. Lynn Needham nominated Neal Laatsch. Alberta Lauterbach seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. N. Laatsch is now the new LAC Board President. A motion was entered by L. Needham to approve the minutes of the last meeting„ Wednesday, May 7, 1986. Abby Cartwright seconded the motion. The motion to approve last meeting's minutes was unanimously approved. UPDATE ON EFFORTS TO SECURE OUTSIDE FUNDING FOR PROJECT CUTS FOR 86/87 BUDGET - K. Wenzel Wenzel updated the Board on a list of priority projects that was developed last year. Some of these priorities were budget cuts from the 86/87 budget. Staff went out and applied for some grants during this past year to see if that could help to fund these projects. Wenzel updated the board on a few of these proposals. The Field Corp. came through and we received funding for developing out Museum Loan Boxes and the Dune Slide Show; but we were not funded for the full amount we asked ($1,000.00 shy) and so Wenzel asked the Board to come up with a strategy to raise the additional $1000.00. Missy Pascal suggested going to the Rotary Club, Kiwanis or the Jr. Leaque. Ralph Melin said he would help with the Rotary Club. E. Plaut suggested using the same letter that we had used with the Field Corp. and send a variation to those other organizations. Wenzel then went on to explain that we had lost out on the I.M.S. grant, and that we are still waiting for the evaluation letter to see why we were turned dorm. Wenzel then went on to explain to the Eoard that a representative of the Lake Shore Garden Club approached the Ecology Center with a desire to help fund various projects that we may need. In the end, the Lake Shore Garden Club decided to fund the purchase of movable bookshelves, files & cabinets to used to help organize the Center and make the books, flyers and other materials we have available to the public generally more accessible. A discussion followed regarding our various priorities and funding opportunities. LONG-RANGE PLAN UPDATE - L. Needham L. Needham explained that the committee has not been able to meet of late, due to the members various schedules and committments. E. Plaut suggested that since the Fund- raising Comunitteu is now disbanded, maybe some of those members could swing over to lend a hand in developing a long-range plan. L. Needham stated that work had already -2- been done and priorities have been addressed; but for the moment, it is a matter of streamlining and having the committee start meeting regularly again. L. Needham agreed to work up a timeframe and submit it to N. Laatsch. At this point, E. Plaut asked about the vacant Treasurer's position. Wenzel stated that we have received no word as yet from Mayor Barr in response to E. Plaut's letter. A discussion ensued regarding the vacant position, what exactly are the duties of the Treasurer, and ways to locate a replacement. N. Laatsch asked that we forward him a copy of the letter E. Plaut sent to the Mayor, so that he could frame his own letter to she Mayor. N. Laatsch then asked Wenzel to ask around the Civic Center (City Clerk's office, Accounting Dept., etc...) for leads. 87/88 BUDGET PREPARATION - Wenzel Wenzel asked that the Executive Committee set-up a time and date to meet for budget development. Wenzel then reviewed his memo of 6/24/86 and detailed how he is looking to develop the coming 87/88 budget. The Executive Committee then agreed to meet to finalize some of the 87/88 budget objectives on Saturday, August 9th at 9:00 a.m. A discussion followed regarding budget, bequests, & funding. N. Laatsch said he would contact Gary Schuneman to get some important information. L. Needham then entertained a motion for the Board to thank E. Plaut for her year as President and all the fine work she has done for the EEA. A. Cartwright seconded the motion and it was unanimously passed. There being no further business, Neal Laatsch motioned that the meeting be adjourned. L. Needham seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. The next meeting of the Ladd Arboretum Comimittee will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 1986 at the Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd. at 7:30 p.m. if P.:f 9! M t 7l I DI oil BOARD M48ERS PRaMENr: Neal Laatsch, PRESIDENT; Lynn Needham, au-miA C; Eloise Plaut, Mbarta Lauterbach HOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Abby Cartwright, John Sall CONSULTANT ME�iBERSS PRES=: Oscar Chute, Ralph Melin STAFF t{.r" IBERS PRESENT: hen Wenzel, DOCLCYTf C&NTM COORDINAMR Kimberly, Britt, F�%VIMNIN FNTAI.L ASSISTANT alb PRESENT: Joel A=rooth, CITY �Vy1UtTIER; Bruce Zimmerman, ASSISTANT CITY MANGER; Ion Wirth, DIFO:7MR OF PARRS, REICRLATION 5 FORESTRY A quoreum was present, and Neal Laatsch, as President, called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. Laatsch entertained a motion to approve the minutes of the last meeting, Wednesday, July 2, 1986. Plaut seconded the motion. The motion to approve last m tincr's minutes was unanimus. At this point, Laatsch introduced Joel Asprooth, Bruce 7i=erw n and Don Wirth to the Board. They were in ate to discuss the procedures for developing the 87/88 budget options and priorities. Joel Asprooth took the floor and started the discussion by detailing some back- ground info on past City Budget processes and how the 87/88 projections will be determined. He went on to explain the need for budget options to be presented to the City Council frrm all City departrr_nts in order to r-a::e up an anticipated $800,000.00 sho-tfall, and he outlined how these various options will be ccrpiled and judged by the Council. Asprooth then turned to Bruce Zimmerman who further articulated the dollar figures to the Board so that they could get the full scope of the City's financial picture. At this point, Laatsch stressed the special nature of the Ecology Center; that we supply 50% of our operating budget fra, the emydowment and revenues, and that City support is at a bare bones low as it is. Asprooth agreed that the Ecology Center was in a special position, but that we were not alone. The R c Board, the Arts Council and the Library were in the same situation as the Ecology Center. As a final note, Asprooth updated the Board on the Johnson Will. He stated that the will is out of probate and that the City's Legal Department has been working closely with it. The Ecology Center should be receiving its bequest within 5 to 12 months. Ladd Arboretum Committee -2- Minutes of Sept. 3, 1986 meeting Asprooth, Zunre man and Wirth wrapped up their portion of the meeting. Laatsch thanked than for taking the time to discuss this matter with the Board. PRESENTATION OF 87/88 BUDGET PRIORITIES Wenzel outlines the classification for prioritizing our options within the program elements, from a breakdown sheet he worked up. The Board began to work the budget options and then prioritized them. A listing of the budget options follow: I. Cut weekend Lighthoust Tours 2. Close Maritime Center 3. Cut Energy Program 4. Cut Arbor Day 5. Cut Utilities s Supplies for Carlson Greenhouse 6. Cut staff involved with :•k-4--kend L.H. Tours ($ 500.00) ESSENTIAL ($1,945.00) ESSENTIAL ($7,465.00) DESIRABLE: ($ 90.00) ESSENTIAL ($ 150.00) ESS=L\L ($1,673.00) ESSENTIAL For a total of $11,823.00 (10%) cut from our 87/88 budget. 87/88 WDC=- PRCPCEALS K Wenzel presented a proposed 87/88 budget to the Board. After a discussion Lynn Needham motioned to approve the proposed 87/88 budget; Eloine Plaut seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. The discussion then turned to budget deadlines and the upccmi.ng meeting with the Human Services Committee. At this point, Lynn Needham moved that the Board enter a resolution into the minutes regarding Dorothy King's resignation frcm the Board and thanking her for her years of sex -vice. This motion was unanimously approved and officially entered into the minutes. (see attachment) A Certificate of Recognition will be made and sent to DorotiTy . FE3UUSS0N FLZZ/ AGENCY ACCOUNT UPDATE Ralph Melin updated the Board as to the status of the Fergusson Fund and Agency Account. As a rember of the Investment Committee, Melin suggested that the Agency Account be closed out and moved into a different type of account, one that would work better for the EFA. Laatsch said that was a good point and we should look into the Invest-,ent Ccanittee's reconTrendation. Laatsch sur,gestod that this matter be put en our Novcrber meeting's agenda. f There being no further business, Neal Laatsch motioned that the meeting be adjourned. Lynn Needham seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. The Next meeting of the Ladd Arboretum Committee will take place on Wednesday, November 5, 1986 at the Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd. at 7:30 p.m. Zi 3,*ql 00 06,' WHEREAS, Dorothy King was appointed by Mayor James Lytle and confixmed by City Council in 1980 to be a member of the Ladd Arboretum Cmmittee and has functioned continuously as a dedicated active monber of the Cartmittee ever since, and; U ERFA.S, Dorothy King organized the Issues Canmittee and sought out ex- cellent speakers for the public we serve, and; FMRFA.S, Dorothy King's wide ranging interest in many envirormantal topics made her a well inforrx-d and st.imlating board member, and; WHE17EAS, we hcne that Dorothy King will continue to work with the Evanston Fnvixorrxntal Association and serve as a resource person as her time allows, NOW 7Mi P FDRE BE IT RE:-OL%7M BY THE Ut W ARBORF7UI C f ITI'I Or TEE CITY OF EVNZTCN, ILLINOIS, that it hereby records its sincere appreciation for the loyal and valuable assistance that Dorothy King devoted to insure that the Evanston Environmental Association is a viable ccmmunity resource; BE IT FLUMiM RESOLVED THAT this resolution be presented with gratitude to Dorothy King and that copies be forwarded to nanbers of the City Council and that additional copies be made available to whomever else may be concerned. LADD ARBORETUM COMMITTEE MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING NOVEMBER 5, 1986 BOARD ME4BERS PRESENT: Neal Laatsch, PRESIDENT; John Hall, VICE-PRESIDENT; Lynn Needham, SECRETARY; Alberta Lauterbach, Abby Cartwright BOARD MafBERS ABSENT: Eloine Plaut CONSULTANT MEMBERS PRESENT: None STAFF ME..4BERS PRES1;'T: Ken Wenzel, ECOLOGY CENTER COORDINATOR OTHERS PRESENT: hone A quorem was present, and Beal Laatsch, as President, called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. Laatsch entertained a motion to approve the minutes of the last meeting, Wednesday, September 3, 1986. Needham seconded the motion. The motion to approve last meeting's minutes was unanimously approved. Wenzel put before the board the listing of next year's committee meetings to be approved. The dates are as follows: Wed. January 7th; Wed. March 4th; Wed. May 6th; Wed. Julv 1st; Wed. Sept. 2nd; and Wed. Nov. 4th. Laatsch entered a motion to approve these dates. Needham seconded the motion. The dates for next year's meetings were unanimously approved. HERB SOCIETY DE_'1!ONSTR,%T10N GARDEN PROPOSAL - Wenzel Wenzel introduced the Porb Society's coutiter-proposal for the demonstration garden in front of the Carlson Greenhouse in Lighthouse Park. Wenzel detailed ttte proposal to the Board and the members recommended that Wenzel further negotiate with the 'Herb Society as to the needs and priorities of both parties. The Board decided to table this issue until January's meeting at which time a final vote can be taken. PL MINING -COMMISSION COPDfUNIODE - Laatsch Laatsch outlined the communique from the Planning Commision regarding an upcoming presentation by the Metropolitan Sanitary District that will outline the status of the propost.:d Purina on the :forth Shore Channel. The meeting will be held on November 12th at 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Laatsch also informed the members that there will be another meeting that ties into the same concerns we have have about canal land that will be held on Thursday, November 20th at 8:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. This meeting is a public zoning review hearing that will deal with proposed re --zoning of the canal lands. Laatsch recommends that the members be aware of these dates and make an effort to attend. D. WIRTH'S MEMO OF 1O/20/8b - Wenzel Wenzel introduced the 10/20/86 memo of D. Wirth to the Board. This memo was regarding the renaming of the Ecology Center in the memory of Donald Fergusson. The Board decided to table anv discussion of this matter until a time when Don Wirth would be available for discus!;ion. ifUMAN SERVICES ECOLOGY CENTER BUDGET MEETING - Wenzel A discussion of the procedures that will take place during the upcoming Human Services Budget Meeting; was outlined. The discussion continued, emphasizing the various points that t}te Board wished to make during their presentation. These points included: the uniqueness of our programs, the current year accomplishment!,, the summary of the blldr;Ut lest- ttL':_t �'L:ir .tad our l)ud,;ct rL'dllcLiult op Lion:,. IL wa!, deLtCiililtl!d by the Board Ladd Arboretum Committee -2- minutes of November 5, 1986 that N. Laatsch would make the opening presentation and that J. Bali would also partici- pate by outlining; our budget options. The Board also reviewed which options are under consideration at this time: by the Cite Council for reduction. They are: Arbor Day_ Celebration 5 Energy Education Programming. LONG-RANGE PLAN UPDATE - Ball Ball updated the Board on the status of the Long -Range Plan for the EEA. The sub- committee developed a format so that the EEA could be organized into a clear, concise set of priorities and operating statements. The sub -committee will put together a time -table of meetings over a short period of time so that ultimately a brainstorming session can be held with the Board to insure that all viewpoints on programming and facilities care taken into consideration. FUNDRAISING - General Discussion A general discussion over ways to raise fund:; for the EEA developed among the Board members. Discussion included the best approaches in fundraising based on our past activities and what other avenues are open to us. INVESTMENT CO NITTEE RECO`MEN-RATION - Wenzel Wenzel brought up the General Agency Account Trust that was discussed at the last meeting. It was recommended by the Investment Committee that the Agency Acct. was not as sound a financial investment as it could be. Again, the Committee brought up the concerns regarding what these monies might represent and the police that any monies going to the Fergusson Fund can not be previously restricted for specific projects. The Board felt that these questions needed to be addressed, but decided that we should defer any decisions until we have the services of a Treasurer. If we have no Treasurer by January, the Board will then again look into this matter. There being no further busine:;s, Neal Laatsch motioned that the meeting be adjourned. Abby Cartwright seconded the motion. The meeting was adiourned at 10:00 p.m. The next meeting of the Ladd Arboretum Committee will take place on Wednesday, January 7th, 1987 at the Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd. at 7:30 p.m.