November 2 2026 - Conway Tree Board

The November 2, 2026, Conway Tree Board meeting focused on preparations for the upcoming Arbor Day Festival and updates on the urban and community forest grant and Bradford Pear Bounty Program. The board reported $3,726.69 remaining after accounting for giveaway trees and water bags. Plans included distributing about 75 trees, with another 28 provided by Arkansas Interfaith Power & Light, and arranging pickup for Bradford Pear Bounty participants. Members also discussed event supplies and food, including whether to order another box of hot dog buns, but no formal purchasing approval or contract award was recorded.

The board discussed a forthcoming presentation to the City Council on the urban forest plan, scheduled for November 10, and the possibility of adopting the plan by resolution in December. Members cited budget constraints and reduced sales-tax revenue as obstacles to funding recommended work and hiring a full-time arborist; removing dead trees in parks and addressing emerald ash borer were identified as priorities. Potential zoning-code changes to strengthen landscaping requirements were expected to come before Council in January. No RFPs, vendor selections, or other formal procurement actions were identified.