April 3, 2023

Point Pleasant Beach Shade Tree Commission

Agenda April 3 2023

 

Sunshine Law/Roll Call – Approval of March

 

Reports of Officers and Council

  • Point Boro Earth Day April 22, River Ave. Park – want to volunteer at the Environmental Commission Table? Noon-2pm and 2-4pm EC table
  • DOT evaluation of Route 35 north traffic islands Rickover Park and street trees on Route 35 s from the ridge to Cedar.
  • Issue of borough tree removal permits for county roads

 

Agenda

New Business:

  • Selection of Student writing for the Peace Tree – Ritchings
  • Boulder and Plaque – Ritchings
  • Publicity for Arbor Day Dedication – volunteer to handle
  • Ideas for all student entries?
  • Rain Barrel – Dave
  • Memorial Tree Program – MJ
  • Any update on Tree Tags – Ritchings
  • No May – do we want to do anything to support?
  • Educational Articles for Ocean Star? Volunteer – Louise tree suckers.  Anyone else

 

Back burner – for later discussion and action –  Mid-April- May

  • Borough Ordinance for Unkempt and Hazard conditions on private property years to include hazard street trees.
  • Salem Oak and Herbie planting
  • Trees for the JCP&L property on New Jersey Ave.

 

Old/Unfinished Business – Status Reports

  • Evaluation of native and non-native trees planted in the past years for success. – Renner – On hold

 

Upcoming Dates:

  • Point Boro Earth Day Celebration – April 22 noon to 4
  • Arbor Day April 28th – Peace Tree Dedication

 

2023 Goals – to be addressed

  • Ordinance for sidewalk construction that will minimize sidewalk lifting by tree roots and investigate costs and provide a demonstration of concrete grinding.
  • Provide on-site training session on hazard tree identification.