MOUNTAIN LAKES SHADE TREE COMMISSION
MINUTES
September 13, 2012
Commissioners: C. Murtagh, S.
Marshall, J. Best, T. Caine, M. Vyff, J. Horst, H.
Carr
Council Liaison: B. Bravo
1.
There were no comments
from the public.
2.
June minutes were
approved with 1 minor date correction.
3.
The Commissioners
are well on their way to completing their surveyÕs; some computer input has
been done.
4.
Rather than
making a presentation to the Board of Adjustment and Planning Boards to discuss
the importance of tree protection, Joan worked with Cindy Shaw (secretary) and
came up with a letter to the property owner. The letter will be included in the
packet given to the property owners along with management plan and removal
forms. It was suggested that the
letter be revised for the construction department for work done on properties
that does not need approval of the Planning or Zoning Board. It was noted that often the property
owners are not involved in the process as the Builder does the paperwork for
the permits. Joan will revise the
letter and make a property owner packet for the Construction Department to
distribute.
5.
Janet completed a
course in Riverdale for 5 CEUÕs that included hazard tree identification,
Emerald Ash Borer destruction, and construction damage. The Emerald Ash borer causes failure of
Ash trees, and will be in our area in about two years. Janet will write an article for
publication.
6.
Dan Denison will
attend the annual Shade Tree Federation meeting to fulfill the ÒemployeeÓ
requirement for CEUÕs. No Commissioners
will attend this year as Janet secured the necessary CEUÕs for volunteers.
7.
Several
honorary/memorial trees need to be planted. Sue will coordinate a meeting to
introduce Consuelo to Tony Cerbo.
We should try to get the trees planted by October/early November. Planting locations will need to be
finalized.
8.
Marnie will take
over certificate work for honorary/memorial tree plantings. She will also take over recording the
recipients for posting on the web site.
Blair will follow up on the enforcement deficiency; Bob Tovo was to
appoint a Police Officer. Marnie
reported from the EC regarding continuation of JCP&L tree trimming. She will contact Bob Tovo.
Next meeting will be held on October 11, 2012
Respectfully
submitted,
Joan Best