Mountain Lakes Shade
Tree Commission
Minutes of
Meeting
June 9, 2011
Commissioners in attendance: S.
Marshall, J. Best, M. Vyff, T. Caine, C. Murtagh, L.
Conner, J. Eveleth and H. Carr
Commission Liaison: G.
Jackson
1.
There were no comments
from the public.
2.
Laura reports
that the Barberry at the Cove has been removed but the roots still need to be
dug out. A geo-textile fabric will
be placed along the shoreline to protect against erosion. No trees will be removed. Work on the curbing and hardscape are
scheduled to begin. The whole project could be completed in as little as one
week. A small plaque has been
ordered inscribed with the words, Cove Park Centennial Legacy 2011.
3.
May minutes were
approved.
4.
Prune and remove
lists were distributed by Joan.
Remember to walk your areas with a partner and input information to the
computer at DPW, as soon as possible after walking.
5.
The honorary tree
protocol has been updated on the website and recent monthly minutes have been
posted. Tom is working on featuring
Ò100 TreesÓ more prominently on the webpage. Joan is almost finished revising the
Street Tree Management Plan to be put on-line.
6.
A tree honoring
the memory of Henry Popp was planted at Memorial Park and announced during the
Memorial Day festivities.
7.
Finding new
commission members for Shade Tree is a high priority. If you know of anyone interested, ask them to walk with you during P&R this summer. It would be an opportunity to introduce
prospective members to the process.
8.
A list of trees
compiled by The Woodlands Committee has been sent to Shade Tree, as recommended
trees for planting in Mountain Lakes.
After preliminary research some discrepancies exist. Shade Tree will review the list in
detail and respond with our suggestions.
9.
Mountain Lakes
has received certification that it is a Tree City USA for 14 years.
10. DPW has worked hard to complete the work at the
Esplanade. Finishing touches made
it look great for Memorial Day. All
agree it was a job well done.
Next meeting will be held on
September 8th