Mountain Lakes Shade Tree Commission

Minutes of Meeting

May 8, 2008

 

In Attendance:

Commissioners—H. Carr, J. Best, S. Marshall, B. Rosenthall, M. Vyff, L. Connor, T. Caine

Secretary—S.Landau

 

1.    There were no comments from the public.

 

2.    April minutes were approved.

 

3.    Arbor Day was a great success. The presentations and play worked well in the gym.  Distribution of seedlings was very successful and students in upper grades received a seedling only if they felt they could plant it. To date, 90 students have returned verification that they planted their seedlings.  Junior Nature Club and Girl Scout Troop 1855 planted the extra trees and the seedlings from New Jersey Shade Tree Federation behind Wildwood School and along the path to the turf field. Laura will write an article about Arbor Day and send to Marnie with a photo for submission to the Neighbor News.

 

4.    Marnie will be the STC liaison to the Environmental Commission.

 

5.    Friends of Ann Barton have expressed interesting donating a tree in memory of AnnŐs mother. Sites for 2 memorial trees were discussed.

 

6.    Area lists will be distributed at the June meeting. Commissioners will be looking for 33 planting sites as they complete the summer prune and remove survey.

 

7.    Old Business:

                                           A.     Corrected Federation Membership cards were distributed.

                                           B.     A homeowner had contacted STC asking to have a stump from a felled street tree removed. Joan notified the borough manager. DPW will remove it as soon as they can.

                                           C.     FAQ editing is in progress.

 

 

The next meeting will be held on Thursday June 12, 2008 at 8:30 AM.