Tree Commission

List of 2025 Tree Commission Meeting Dates
Master List of 2025 City of Highland Meeting Dates

Mission:
The Highland Tree Commission is a committee of Highland residents that are appointed by the mayor.  These individuals are responsible for maintenance, inventory, and growing our urban forest.

Meeting Schedule:
The Tree Commission meets the first Tuesday of every other month, beginning in February, at 4:00 PM, at the Korte Recreation Center, #1 Nagel Drive. 

Terms:
The Tree Commission members serve 3-year staggered terms.

Tree Commission Members:
(3 Year Terms)

Members - Biographies:

Larry Brammer, Chairman
My name is Larry Brammer,  Since my retirement as an electronic technician for the Washington DC subway system and our move to Illinois, I have enjoyed being more active in a variety of environmental groups such as the Illinois Native Plant Society, Heartland Conservancy, Audubon Society and the Sierra Club.  As a master naturalist I enjoy working with private and public property owners to improve their wildlife habitat.  My wife and I also care for our two granddaughters during the work week. 

Linda Montayne
Linda Montayne is a retired library associate and a former founding member of the Highland Parks and Recreation Commission. She volunteers for Partners for Pets in Troy, Illinois, and is a member of the Carlinville Writer's Guild. She is an active member of Highland Hope Church (UMB) where she serves on a number of committees and is Chairperson of the Missions Committee.  In her spare time she enjoys her two cats, Saylor and Jades, reads, dances, and enjoys most outdoor activities such as bicycling the Madison County trails and walking.  She is also a political and environmental activist.

Contact:
Brad Koehnemann, Director of Parks 
Phone:  618-651-1386
Email:  bkoehnemann@highlandil.gov