Shade Tree Commission

‬ ‭1. ‭80 Hohlbains Alley & 102 Decatur Street, Grey Warner & Lisa Meehan, Property Owners. No street tree ‭suggested due to limited space and utilities. (MAY/MOSCHEROSCH) ‭Tree Applications:‬ ‭1. ‭25 W. Court Street, Ellis Klein, Property Owner. RECOMMENDED TO DENY PERMIT. Initial observations i‭ndicate the tree is healthy. A follow-up confirms the tree’s usefulness without property interference. ‭Recommended action: Prune lower branches.(WESTON/MOSCHEROSCH) ‭2. ‭355 Maple Avenue, Joseph Ferrara, Property Owner. RECOMMENDED APPROVAL. (TABATABAI/WESTON) ‭3. ‭3 Atkinson Drive, Karen and Doug Zegel, Property Owners. RECOMMENDED APPROVAL. ‭(TABATABAI/WESTON) ‭4. ‭22 Hickory Drive, Stephen Palovcato, Property Owner. RECOMMENDED APPROVAL (WESTON/MAY) ‭5. ‭84 Chapman Avenue, David John, Property Owner. RECOMMENDED APPROVAL (WESTON/MAY) ‭Old/New Business:‬ ‭1. ‭Street Tree Planting Review - No new trees are being planted at this time. This topic remains on the agenda ‭for future discussion regarding spring plantings ‭2. ‭Native Tree - A review of the planting ordinance wording will be prioritized in January’s meeting. Continue ‭discussion on the long-term impacts of the current ordinance on future canopy cover, input from arborists ‭regarding best practices for sustainable landscaping, and raising awareness about the importance of diverse ‭native plantings. We'll compare the borough's approved plant list with neighboring townships to identify ‭opportunities for improvement, emphasizing the urgency to expand the list to ensure a healthy and thriving ‭canopy for future generations. Recommendations for actionable next steps will be explored. ‭Reports:‬  ‭1. ‭Chairperson Report - Recap of a video shared regarding New Jersey street tree ordinances. ‭2. ‭Arborist’s Report - None ‭Public Comment - None‬ ‭Adjournment. There will be no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at‬ ‭7:59 (WESTON/MOSCHEROSCH)‬ ‭Next Shade Tree Commission Meeting is Tuesday, January 14, 2025‬