Mountain Lakes Shade Tree Commission
Minutes of Meeting
February
14, 2008
In Attendance:
Commissioners—H.
Carr, J. Best, S. Marshall, M. Vyff, L. Connor
Secretary—S.Landau
1. There were no comments from the public.
2.January minutes were approved.
3. Laura reported that preparations for Arbor Day are
progressing well. She has been coordinating with Sean
Dolan. Dr. Kazmark will read ŇJust A DreamÓ as the Junior Nature Club dramatizes the story.
Laura sent emails to teachers inviting 4th and 5th grade Arbor Day poems.
Seedlings will be distributed to kindergarten and first grades only,
possibly in small pots. Recognition at school for planting the seedlings was
discussed.
Joan will contact this yearŐs honoree and Bonnie and Laura will send
information to the H&SA Bulletin.
4. Joan and Sue wrote the Community Forestry status
report for 2007. It is complete and has been submitted.
5.Homeowner request for removal of a tree near 21
Hillcrest was discussed. It does not fit the definition of hazardous and it is
alive so it will be watched. Joan and Laura will follow up with Joe.
6. Heather distributed some CEU course offerings for
2008. Laura and Marnie will attend Core training March 1st.
7. FAQ are still in progress.
8.
Joan distributed STC packets and area maps to new commissioners.
9. Susan needs to post Nov, Dec, and Jan minutes on
the web.
Sue reviewed the street tree and set back information on the web and
found that no revisions were required.
10. General issues of funds for tree planting and
development of a new 2009-2010 planting plan were discussed. Encouraging use of
the honorary/memorial tree program and encouraging homeowners to plant trees on
private property are important issues for STC .
The next meeting will be held on Thursday March 13,
2008 at 8:30 AM.