July 5, 2021

Point Pleasant Beach Shade Tree Commission

Agenda July 5th, 2021

 

Sunshine Law/Roll Call – Approval of June minutes

 

Reports of Officers and Council   

  • Meeting with DOT for south and north traffic islands on Route 35 – Anne
  • 2021 Budget – Anne
  • Yarmouth Elm received and planted in Ritching’s Heritage Nursery – Pete
  • Hennessy Memorial Tree dedication – Pete

 

Agenda

New Business

  • Memorial Tree Project. Approval of memo and application.  MJ developing list of potential borough locations available and in need of trees.
  • Finalization of list of trees for removal and replacement at Little Silver. Consideration for hiring expert to evaluate site for replacement – soil conditions and tree selections.
  • Arnold Avenue tree evaluation for removal/replacement/pruning – Ritchings
  • Strategy for listing additional trees for hazardous conditions or pruning unsightly branches.
  • Nominate your block – volunteers to contact previous applicants to see if they are still interested.
  • Dead trees planted this spring – Ok to replant, Broadway 2 trees, Central 1 and Arnold 1.
  • Seafood Festival – Ideas? Raffle small tree?  EC on board – MJ might try to donations, if not purchase.
  • Educational Articles for Ocean Star? Volunteer – Louise tree suckers.  Anyone else

 

Old/Unfinished Business – Status Reports

  • JCP&L – Tree and landscaping for their New Jersey Ave. building and fence – MJ
  • Heritage tree saplings – Pete has Salem Oak and Yarmouth Elm planted in his Heritage Nursery.
  • 308 violation NIblick Anne no action yet
  • Pruning and educational workshops – Ritchings

 

2021 Goals – to be addressed

  • Ordinance for sidewalk constriction 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.

 

DATES

Seafood Festival – Saturday September 18 rain date 19th.  The EC will be having a booth.