Woodland Hills to support Boy Scout bench project; Tree Board outlines Arbor Day plans and spring events
January 01, 2026 | Woodland Hills, Jefferson County, Kentucky
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The Woodland Hills commission on Jan. 27 approved city support for a Boy Scout’s Eagle Project to install benches in Hardy Brinley Park and heard multiple community-engagement and parks updates from the Tree Board and staff.
Sawyer Grissom of Boy Scout Troop 4 requested permission to build, repair and install benches in Hardy Brinley Park as part of an Eagle Project. The commission agreed the city would supply materials and Mayor Killeen said he would coordinate installation when weather permits.
Tree Board member Ellen Sears told commissioners the board is running a Tree Board blog at whtreeboard.blog, plans to place QR codes on 10 park trees, will donate three trees in a spring giveaway and will hold a nature walk for Arbor Day; the board will coordinate an Arbor Day event on April 25, 2026, with Commissioner Hedden.
On park maintenance, Mayor Killeen said newer trees already have mulch but more is needed. He reported AIG will pay for a fallen tree and a resident’s damaged fence and that Lawn Pro will reimburse the city via a credit for a tree and shrub the company destroyed. Killeen said he will gather bench-cost estimates and bring them back to the commission.
Commissioner Gillenwater reported he authorized 12 hours per month of police patrol and will check where the nearest FLOCK cameras are located relative to the city. Commissioner DeVillier said she had updated the city website with 2025 minutes and will add a page for the Tree Board. Commissioner Hedden previewed community events — a citywide yard sale on May 9, a proposed Shakespeare in the Park on May 19, Summerfest on June 20 and a Back-to-School event — and proposed a $500 scholarship for a resident entering higher education, with a draft application to follow.
Commissioner Horan said he has not yet received an estimate from LIBS for extra repairs and asked for a contact for LG&E to secure an additional light estimate.
The meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m.
Sawyer Grissom of Boy Scout Troop 4 requested permission to build, repair and install benches in Hardy Brinley Park as part of an Eagle Project. The commission agreed the city would supply materials and Mayor Killeen said he would coordinate installation when weather permits.
Tree Board member Ellen Sears told commissioners the board is running a Tree Board blog at whtreeboard.blog, plans to place QR codes on 10 park trees, will donate three trees in a spring giveaway and will hold a nature walk for Arbor Day; the board will coordinate an Arbor Day event on April 25, 2026, with Commissioner Hedden.
On park maintenance, Mayor Killeen said newer trees already have mulch but more is needed. He reported AIG will pay for a fallen tree and a resident’s damaged fence and that Lawn Pro will reimburse the city via a credit for a tree and shrub the company destroyed. Killeen said he will gather bench-cost estimates and bring them back to the commission.
Commissioner Gillenwater reported he authorized 12 hours per month of police patrol and will check where the nearest FLOCK cameras are located relative to the city. Commissioner DeVillier said she had updated the city website with 2025 minutes and will add a page for the Tree Board. Commissioner Hedden previewed community events — a citywide yard sale on May 9, a proposed Shakespeare in the Park on May 19, Summerfest on June 20 and a Back-to-School event — and proposed a $500 scholarship for a resident entering higher education, with a draft application to follow.
Commissioner Horan said he has not yet received an estimate from LIBS for extra repairs and asked for a contact for LG&E to secure an additional light estimate.
The meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m.
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