Mountain Lakes Shade Tree Commission
MINUTES
November 14, 2013

Members present: Consuelo Murtagh, Marnie Vyff, Janet Horst, Jay Eveleth, Tom Caine, Heather Scott

Comments from public: None

Minutes from October 10, 2013 Reviewed and Approved

Consuelo showed members the Bid specs by tree companies for pruning and removal of trees on her laptop.

Michele Reilly needs 7 goals of STC from our 5 year plan by November 27, 2013. We want to confirm with Doug we would like to add extra funds for 100 new trees to be planted. Our budget for 2014 is 50% less than 2013 due to less pruning. We would like to show the Borough our list of trees removed vs planted in 2013.

Janet suggested we add to our agenda to re-apply for a grant from Town Club.

Jay offered the idea to plant free tree saplings; acorns as a separate project. Explore and follow up with local groups such as Woodlands Committee, and Jerry Uhrig.

Marnie will submit to THE SHADE TREE, a bi-monthly bulletin devoted to New Jersey's Shade Trees, the Welcome to Letter to New Mountain Lakes Residents. The Tree Removal Permit Application. The Letter to Homeowners regarding a Hazardous Tree on their property.

Marnie will follow up with Heather Carr regarding the Arbor Day paperwork needed to be voted Tree City USA status.

Marnie and Janet to discuss Ssustainable Jersey Grant.

Consuelo and Janet attended Cerbo's 100 year Anniversary Event. The event was attended by a large group of people with fond memories of the Cerbo family. Consuelo and Janet learned about the gorgeous farmlands that once graced Parsippany.

Heather Scott will confirm with Tom Caine her contact information is updated on Borough website.

Marnie agreed to volunteer another 5 year term for STC.

Next Meeting December 12, 2013.

Respectfully submitted: Heather Scott