April 5, 2021

Point Pleasant Beach Shade Tree Commission

Agenda April 5, 2021

 

Sunshine Law/Roll Call – Approval of April minutes

 

Reports of Officers and Council   

  • Nominate your block – update on trees in so far
  • STC denied removal application for 109 NIblick
  • Memorial tree planted at Lake Louise street end at Niblick and Boston
  • Summer watering help due mid-May – pray for rain between now and then
  • Meeting with code enforcement with Michael Thulen
  • Arbor Day tree give away at Stop ‘n Shop – Louise

 

Agenda

 

New Business

  • JCP&L – Tree and landscaping for their New Jersey Ave. building and fence – MJ
  • Update recommended tree list – Clem
  • Update on Elaine’s Memorial tree – Pete
  • Memorial Tree Project. Council feedback – Caryn Byrnes.  List of potential borough locations available and in need of trees – MJ
  • Heritage tree saplings – Petes
  • Tree evaluation walk for Arnold Ave – identify trees for removal and replacement
  • Potential Work Parties – mulch on Chicago and Little Silver, mulch at River Ave. Triangle, Bare Root plantings – lakes, Newark Ave park. ??????
  • Educational Articles for Ocean Star? Volunteer – nice Ivy article in April by Louise

 

Old/Unfinished Business – Status Reports

  • 308 violation 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

 

Saturday May 22, Home Grown Art Fair, Borden’s lot, noon-6pm.   Handing out bare root saplings and literature.  Have asked the EC to join us.