09-29-2004 MINUTES
CITY OF EDGEWATER
Tree Committee - Minutes
Wednesday, September 29, 2004
8:00 a.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairwoman Pluscec called to order the regular meeting of the Tree Committee at 8:04 am.
2. ROLL CALL
Members present were Kristine Pluscec, Joe Martin, Daniel Young and Kim Long. Also present was Chief
Planner Darren Lear and Planning Technician Bonnie Wenzel.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Martin moved to approve the minutes of July 14, 2004 and July 21, 2004, second by Ms. Long.
MOTION CARRIED 4 -0
4. OLD BUSINESS
Chairwoman Pluscec provided her comments and suggestions. Mr. Young stated he felt that under
"Historic Trees" any tree over 36- inches should be included.
Discussion ensued regarding another meeting to finalize their recommendations. Mr. Lear suggested
meeting on Monday, October 4, 2004. The committee agreed to meet on Monday, October 4, 2004 at 3:00
pm.
Chairwoman Pluscec excused herself from the meeting at 8:12 am.
Mr. Young stated he felt Section 21- 55.09(a) was not strong enough. After discussion the members
decided to hold any changes to this Section until the next meeting.
Section 21- 55 -.06 — Mr. Lear stated this was change was included to be consistent with Volusia County
Minimum Standards. He stated the County standards were only prior to owner occupancy. Mr. Lear added
that he would call Volusia County for clarification on why they chose 18- inches DBH.
Section 21 -55.06 — Mr. Young suggested simplifying this section and deleting the table. The committee
agreed after discussion.
The committee proceeded to review each section of the Code and made several recommendations (see
attached, new changes are shaded).
5. NEW BUSINESS
None at this time
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
None at this time.
7. MEMBER REPORTS
There were no member reports at this time.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:12 a.m.
Minutes submitted by:
Bonnie Wenzel
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