Mountain Lakes Shade Tree Commission

Minutes of Meeting

April 10, 2008

In Attendance:

Commissioners—H. Carr, J. Best, S. Marshall, Bonnie Rosenthall, M. Vyff, L. Connor

Alternate—J. Evelyth

Secretary—S.Landau

1. There were no comments from the public.

2. March minutes were approved.

3. Bonnie gave an update about Arbor Day. This year’s theme is: Mountain Lakes, A Treeific Place to Live. Seedlings will be given to each kindergartener, first grader and second grader. There will be a table set-up to offer seedlings to students in the upper grades who would like to plant one. The remaining seedlings will be planted by STC. The honorary tree for Gary Webb will be planted at Island Beach. The Arbor Day proclamation will be given to Council on Monday for resolution.

4. The wording for Gary’s certificate was discussed and finalized. Heather will make the certificate.

5. Heather explained the status of the budget.

6. NJ Shade Tree Federation Membership cards were received and distributed. 2 are missing and they will be requested. The cards are useful ID during the summer survey process.

7. White ribbons on trees and telephone poles were discussed. In keeping with the existing ordinances, the STC suggests all adornments, permanent or temporary, be kept off street trees.

8. STC received a letter from a homeowner about JCP&L tree trimming on Morris Ave. Joan talked with Lewis tree service, who did the trimming, and they promised to talk with the homeowner.

9. Old Business

The hazardous tree at Midvale Playground has been removed.

Modification of the Setback Management Form is complete.

A Memorial Tree for the Island Beach area is being donated.

A resident would like to donate a tree for the Wildwood Dam area. STC will look to see if this is possible.

The tree at 348 Morris was removed by Greenwood after a large cavity was

discovered 25 ft high.

Sue and Joan will work on the final edits of the FAQ list.

10. New Business

Takedowns are nearly complete and need to be verified. Laura, Marnie and Bonnie will do this within a week.

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