Mountain Lakes Shade Tree Commission DRAFT
Minutes of Meeting
March 13, 2008
In Attendance:
Commissioners—H.
Carr, S. Marshall, T. Caine, Bonnie Rosenthall, M. Vyff,
L.
Connor
Alternate—J.
Evelyth
Council
Liaison—R. Urankar
Secretary—S.Landau
1. There were no comments from the public.
2. February minutes were approved.
3.
Plans for Arbor Day are on schedule. Dr. Kazmark and Mayor Jackson have been
notified. Gary Webb is the honoree and the Island Beach area is under
consideration for the site of his tree.
Approximately 300 trees from New Jersey Forest Service will be
distributed to grades K-3. Laura and Bonnie are coordinating the planting and
monitoring of 50 free trees from the Forestry Commission. Jr. Nature Club
members and Girl Scouts will plant them on Wildwood property, during the week
of Arbor Day.
Heather
will contact Christina for the Arbor Day Proclamation. Mayor Jackson would like
to have a copy prior to Arbor Day.
4.
Heather would like suggestions for the wording on GaryÕs certificate.
5.
NJ Tree Foundation was very happy to receive MLSTCÕs request for trees.
Evergreens are among the varieties available.
6.
Commission membership for the Shade Tree Federation has been updated.
7.
Sue will work with Joan to modify the Shade Tree Setback Management Form to
meet the needs of the new Borough Manager.
8.
Marnie and Laura attended Core training and they report that it was
comprehensive; addressing disease, planting, pruning and liability issues.
CSIP grants are available again as are
Shade Tree license plates. Laura
will pursue CEU credit for STC from her master gardening classes.
9.
Heather will call Greenwood Tree Service about the tree scheduled for removal
from Midvale Park and ask that it be made a high priority.
10.
There is a new memorial tree request for a planting at Island Beach.
Decorations on
memorial/honorary trees were discussed. The draft policy, Public Memorials on
Public Property, will be modified to include memorial and honorary trees and
given to Richard for Council consideration.
The next meeting will be held on Thursday April 10,
2008 at 8:30 AM.