MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Location: file:///C:/09A9C637/STCMay2007.htm Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Mountain Lakes Shade Tree Commission </tit= le> <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:DocumentProperties> <o:Author>Susan Landau</o:Author> <o:Template>Normal</o:Template> <o:LastAuthor>Susan Landau</o:LastAuthor> <o:Revision>2</o:Revision> <o:Created>2007-06-19T18:30:00Z</o:Created> <o:LastSaved>2007-06-19T18:30:00Z</o:LastSaved> <o:Pages>1</o:Pages> <o:Words>405</o:Words> <o:Characters>2313</o:Characters> <o:Lines>19</o:Lines> <o:Paragraphs>4</o:Paragraphs> <o:CharactersWithSpaces>2840</o:CharactersWithSpaces> <o:Version>11.773</o:Version> </o:DocumentProperties> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:DoNotHyphenateCaps/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEvery>0</w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEve= ry> <w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery>0</w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--> <style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Times New Roman"; panose-1:0 2 2 6 3 5 4 5 2 3; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:50331648 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-parent:""; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style> </head> <body bgcolor=3Dwhite lang=3DEN-US style=3D'tab-interval:.5in'> <div class=3DSection1> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-top:0in;margin-right:-63.0pt;margin-bo= ttom: 0in;margin-left:-45.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:4.5pt'><span style=3D'font-size:16.0pt'><b><span style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes">           &nbs= p;            </span>Mountain Lakes Shade Tree Commission<span style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes">   </span><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-top:0in;margin-right:-.5in;margin-bott= om:0in; margin-left:-45.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style=3D'font-size:16.0pt'= ><b><span style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes">           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;      </span>Minutes of Meeting <o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-top:0in;margin-right:-.5in;margin-bott= om:0in; margin-left:-45.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style=3D'font-size:16.0pt'= ><b><span style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes">           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;       </span>May 10, 2007<o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-top:0in;margin-right:-.5in;margin-bott= om:0in; margin-left:-45.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style=3D'font-size:16.0pt'= ><![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-top:0in;margin-right:-.5in;margin-bott= om:0in; margin-left:-45.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style=3D'font-size:16.0pt'= ><![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-top:0in;margin-right:-22.5pt;margin-bo= ttom: 0in;margin-left:-27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style=3D'font-size:14.= 0pt'>In Attendance:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-top:0in;margin-right:-22.5pt;margin-bo= ttom: 0in;margin-left:-27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style=3D'font-size:14.= 0pt'>Commissioners—H. Carr, J. Best, S. Marshall, B. Rosenthall, A. Barton, and T. Caine<o:p></o:= p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-top:0in;margin-right:-22.5pt;margin-bo= ttom: 0in;margin-left:-27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style=3D'font-size:14.= 0pt'>Council Liaison—S.Shaw<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-top:0in;margin-right:-22.5pt;margin-bo= ttom: 0in;margin-left:-27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style=3D'font-size:14.= 0pt'>Secretary—S.Landau<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-right:-22.5pt;text-indent:-.25in'><span style=3D'font-size:14.0pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p><= /o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-top:0in;margin-right:-22.5pt;margin-bo= ttom: 0in;margin-left:-27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style=3D'font-size:14.= 0pt'>1.There were no comments from the public.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-top:0in;margin-right:-22.5pt;margin-bo= ttom: 0in;margin-left:-27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style=3D'font-size:14.= 0pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-top:0in;margin-right:-22.5pt;margin-bo= ttom: 0in;margin-left:-27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style=3D'font-size:14.= 0pt'>2.April minutes were approved.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-top:0in;margin-right:-22.5pt;margin-bo= ttom: 0in;margin-left:-27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style=3D'font-size:14.= 0pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-top:0in;margin-right:-22.5pt;margin-bo= ttom: 0in;margin-left:-27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style=3D'font-size:14.= 0pt'>3. Arbor Day festivities went very well in spite of the rain. Ann spoke beautifully and JoanÕs tree looks great. Photos of the day were shared and Bonnie will select some for posting on the web site. Next year STC will try= to recruit photos of trees from past Arbor Days with the children who planted them. Wildwood studentsÕ poems written for this year will be added the web site.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-top:0in;margin-right:-22.5pt;margin-bo= ttom: 0in;margin-left:-27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style=3D'font-size:14.= 0pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-top:0in;margin-right:-22.5pt;margin-bo= ttom: 0in;margin-left:-27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style=3D'font-size:14.= 0pt'>4. 33-35 new trees will be planted this fall. Joan has a list of planting sites that homeowners have requested. Ann, Joan and Heather will look for other n= ew sites and survey the health of last yearÕs plantings. Heather will be the contact person for Tony Cerbo.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-top:0in;margin-right:-22.5pt;margin-bo= ttom: 0in;margin-left:-27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style=3D'font-size:14.= 0pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-top:0in;margin-right:-22.5pt;margin-bo= ttom: 0in;margin-left:-27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style=3D'font-size:14.= 0pt'>5. Ann and Linda will be leaving STC after the summer inventory<span style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>:-(<span style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes">  </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-top:0in;margin-right:-22.5pt;margin-bo= ttom: 0in;margin-left:-27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style=3D'font-size:14.= 0pt'><span style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>2 new members are needed.<o:p></o:= p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-top:0in;margin-right:-22.5pt;margin-bo= ttom: 0in;margin-left:-27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style=3D'font-size:14.= 0pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-top:0in;margin-right:-22.5pt;margin-bo= ttom: 0in;margin-left:-27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style=3D'font-size:14.= 0pt'>6.A donation was made to have 4 honorary trees planted at MLHS. They are to recognize Mrs. Pfau, Mr. Wallace, Mr. Downes and Mr. Bergen. Heather will create the certificates and the student donor will deliver them.<o:p></o:p>= </span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-top:0in;margin-right:-22.5pt;margin-bo= ttom: 0in;margin-left:-27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style=3D'font-size:14.= 0pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-top:0in;margin-right:-22.5pt;margin-bo= ttom: 0in;margin-left:-27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style=3D'font-size:14.= 0pt'>7. The budget was discussed. Money has been spent for dues and subscriptions, = Core training, and consulting by John Linson. P&R recommendations were over budget last year so Council chose which areas were of highest priority to address. P&R is continuing.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-top:0in;margin-right:-22.5pt;margin-bo= ttom: 0in;margin-left:-27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style=3D'font-size:14.= 0pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-top:0in;margin-right:-22.5pt;margin-bo= ttom: 0in;margin-left:-27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style=3D'font-size:14.= 0pt'>8. Past Meeting Issues<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-top:0in;margin-right:-22.5pt;margin-bo= ttom: 0in;margin-left:-27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style=3D'font-size:14.= 0pt'><span style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes">   </span>A. Mountain Lakes Day will = be held this year but STC will not participate.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-top:0in;margin-right:-22.5pt;margin-bo= ttom: 0in;margin-left:-27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style=3D'font-size:14.= 0pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-top:0in;margin-right:-22.5pt;margin-bo= ttom: 0in;margin-left:-27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style=3D'font-size:14.= 0pt'><span style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes">   </span>B. Honorary trees will be l= isted on the web site by year with the honorees name and type of tree. The specif= ic planting sites can be obtained by calling the STC.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-top:0in;margin-right:-22.5pt;margin-bo= ttom: 0in;margin-left:-27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style=3D'font-size:14.= 0pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-top:0in;margin-right:-22.5pt;margin-bo= ttom: 0in;margin-left:-27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style=3D'font-size:14.= 0pt'><span style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes">   </span>C. Shade Tree Federation membership cards were distributed.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-top:0in;margin-right:-22.5pt;margin-bo= ttom: 0in;margin-left:-27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style=3D'font-size:14.= 0pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-top:0in;margin-right:-22.5pt;margin-bo= ttom: 0in;margin-left:-27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style=3D'font-size:14.= 0pt'><span style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes">   </span>D. STC meetings will contin= ue to be listed in the H&SA Bulletin; Bonnie will be contact.<o:p></o:p></spa= n></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-top:0in;margin-right:-22.5pt;margin-bo= ttom: 0in;margin-left:-27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style=3D'font-size:14.= 0pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-top:0in;margin-right:-22.5pt;margin-bo= ttom: 0in;margin-left:-27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style=3D'font-size:14.= 0pt'><span style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes">   </span>E. AnnÕs new article for the H&SA was discussed; itÕs ready to be published.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><span style=3D'font-size:14.0pt'>Topics for future art= icles include an explanation of honorary and memorial trees, and a list of recommended tree species to plant. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-top:0in;margin-right:-22.5pt;margin-bo= ttom: 0in;margin-left:-27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style=3D'font-size:14.= 0pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-top:0in;margin-right:-22.5pt;margin-bo= ttom: 0in;margin-left:-27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style=3D'font-size:14.= 0pt'><span style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes">   </span>F. Joan, Sue and Heather are revising the application form for the removal of trees in the setback area.= The goal is to gather information with check-offs and minimize the descriptive = writing required to complete the form. They will also write a memo to Gary recommen= ding a new fee schedule and the reasoning behind the change. Gary will present i= t to council.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-right:-22.5pt'><span style=3D'font-siz= e:14.0pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-top:0in;margin-right:-22.5pt;margin-bo= ttom: 0in;margin-left:-27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style=3D'font-size:14.= 0pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-top:0in;margin-right:-22.5pt;margin-bo= ttom: 0in;margin-left:-27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style=3D'font-size:14.= 0pt'><span style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>G. Everyone is working on their a= nswers to the FAQ list.<span style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>The goal is= to have them finished in December.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-top:0in;margin-right:-22.5pt;margin-bo= ttom: 0in;margin-left:-27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style=3D'font-size:14.= 0pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-top:0in;margin-right:-22.5pt;margin-bo= ttom: 0in;margin-left:-27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style=3D'font-size:14.= 0pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-right:-22.5pt'><span style=3D'font-siz= e:14.0pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-top:0in;margin-right:-22.5pt;margin-bo= ttom: 0in;margin-left:-27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style=3D'font-size:14.= 0pt'><b><span style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes">        </sp= an>The next meeting will be held on Thursday June 14, 2007</b></span><span style=3D'font-size:14.0pt'>.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-top:0in;margin-right:-22.5pt;margin-bo= ttom: 0in;margin-left:-27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style=3D'font-size:14.= 0pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-top:0in;margin-right:-22.5pt;margin-bo= ttom: 0in;margin-left:-27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style=3D'font-size:14.= 0pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-top:0in;margin-right:-22.5pt;margin-bo= ttom: 0in;margin-left:-27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style=3D'font-size:14.= 0pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-top:0in;margin-right:-22.5pt;margin-bo= ttom: 0in;margin-left:-27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style=3D'font-size:14.= 0pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p><= /p> </div> </body> </html>