September 8, 2021

Point Pleasant Beach Shade Tree Commission

Agenda September 8, 2021

 

Sunshine Law/Roll Call – Approval of August Minutes minutes

 

Reports of Officers and Council   

  • JCP&L Plan and NJDOT plan sent
  • Hazard Tree List sent to Code Enforcement
  • Mary Ellin and myself watering some trees
  • NJDOT Pollinator Garden started on Route 35 – south end of town.
  • NO Go for River Ave. Triangle for Pollinator Garden
  • Elaine Tree Dedication a Success

 

Agenda

New Business

  • Paver Company identified but Memorial Tree Project on hold until spring announcement
  • Tree assessment Arnold Avenue – Pete Ritchings
  • Nominate your block – select best blocks – All
  • Evaluation of native and non-native trees planted in the past years for success. – Renner
  • Seafood Festival – firm up plans.
  • Educational Articles for Ocean Star? Volunteer – Louise tree suckers.  Anyone else

 

Old/Unfinished Business – Status Reports

  • Update of STC street tree recommendations – need volunteer
  • 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 dedicating to new Ocean County Recycling Rules