Tree & Landscape Board

Minutes of the Tree and Landscape Board Davis Hall, City of College Park September 18, 2019 Term Exp. Members Present Absent N/A Brenda Alexander, Public Works Assistant Director 04/30/2021 John Lea-Cox, City Forester 04/30/2021 Christine O’Brien, member 10/31/2019 James Meyer, member 04/09/2021 Janet Wagner, member 04/30/2021 Rashawna Alfred, member 04/30/2021 Todd Reitzel, member Andrea McNamara, CBE representative Oscar Gregory, CBE representative ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Carleveva Thompson, Contract Secretary Ms. Alfred called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm. 1. Approval of Meeting Agenda: The agenda for the September 18, 2019 meeting was reviewed and an amendment was made. Motion: Accept September meeting agenda with amendment. Moved: Ms. Alfred Second: Ms. O’Brien Aye: Unanimous Nay: 0 Abstain: 0 2. Approval of August Meeting Minutes: The minutes of the August 21, 2019 meeting were reviewed and corrections were made. Motion: Adopt August meeting minutes as amended. Moved: Ms. Alfred Second: Ms. McNamara Aye: Unanimous Nay: 0 Abstain: 0 3. Public Works Department Report: Ms. Alexander shared the following highlights: • The landscape crew continue weeding in various locations, such as Guilford Run, Cattail Hill, Calvert Hills, Berwyn, and Old Town. • The crew is continuing watering activities with the use of 2 trucks. • The crew is working on pruning to improve street and sidewalk clearance. • A bid was sent for City wide contract tree work to remove 27 trees, pruning 22 trees, and grinding stumps of 28 City wide trees. • Developing a planting plan for a new island that was created on Wake Forest and Beechwood. • Looking for locations to plant street tree replacements. 4. CBE Report: Ms. McNamera shared the following highlights: 1  • Met with Scott Somers and Robert Masili regarding ways to present the bulk trash proposal to Mayor and Council. • Working on the SMART report. • Presented a Green Award to Proteus Bicycles. • Finalized annual report and focused on goals for this year. • Starting to look into GTA traps for mosquitos. 5. Old Business a. Annual Report The Board reviewed the updated annual report and additional edits were made. Motion: Approve annual report with edits. Moved: Mr. Reitzel Second: Ms. McNamara Aye: Unanimous Nay: 0 Abstain: 0 b. Tree planting programs in College The Board reviewed the updated tree brochure and flyer, additional corrections are needed. 6. New Business a. Butterfly Garden There is interest in developing a pollinator garden in the City. b. Draft Tree recommendations to Council The Board discussed including the following recommendations for tree permitting: • Pruning: no more than 20%. • Permitting application needed if pruning over 20%. • Requirements for tree replacements: 24-36 circumference - 1 tree 37-50 circumference - 2 trees 51-64 circumference - 3 trees 65-above circumference - 4 trees • Tree replacement onsite or pay fee of $150/tree • Public Works Director or designee to make final decision on tree removal applications. c. Calvert Hills Resident Survey 2  Ms. Wagner discussed a survey that was distributed electronically through Calvert Hills’ list serve regarding policies on tree removal and protecting trees. 7. Next Meeting Date The next meeting will be held on October 16, 2019. 8. Adjournment Ms. Alfred made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Second by Ms. Wagner. The meeting adjourned at 9:13 pm. 3