03-16-2004 CITY OF EDGEWATER
Tree Committee
Tuesday, March 16, 2004
9:30 a.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Members present were Kim Long, Kristine Pluscec, and Joe Martin. Daniel Young arrived at
9:33, and Jo Hagan arrived at 10:00 am. Also present, Chief Planner Darren Lear, and Planning
Technician Bonnie Wenzel.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION by Ms. Long, SECOND by Mr. Martin to accept the minutes of February 17,
2004 as read.
MOTION CARRIED 3 -0
3. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Lear informed the Committee that Ms. Hagen did not wish to be Chairman of the Committee.
Discussion ensued regarding who should be Chairman and Vice - Chairman.
MOTION by Ms. Long, SECOND by Mr. Martin to elect Ms. Pluscec as Chairman of the
Committee.
MOTION CARRIED 4 -0
MOTION by Ms. Pluscec, SECOND by Mr. Martin to elect Mr. Young as Vice - Chairman.
MOTION CARRIED 4 -0
The Committee has determined that the meeting time is not acceptable to them. Discussion
ensued regarding a better - suited meeting time.
MOTION by Ms. Long, SECOND by Mr. Martin to move the meeting time to 8:00 am., on
the third Tuesday of the month.
MOTION CARRIED 4 -0
Mr. Lear provided information regarding the "Tree City" designation. He stated the City has
minimum standards required by the County.
Ms. Long asked if the Committee can change the fees for tree removal. Mr. Lear stated fees are
done by Resolution, and the Committee can make a recommendation to City Council. He added
that he would like Joe Waller from Volusia County to attend the next meeting.
Ms. Long stated she would like to see the definition of a Historical Tree changed.
Mr. Martin would like more information on the County's minimum standards and suggested that
attorney Glenn Storch talks to the Committee.
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CITY OF EDGEWATER
Tree Committee
Tuesday, March 16, 2004
9:30 a.m.
Ms. Pluscec suggested seeing if Mr. Storch would be available to speak them and discuss how
Edgewater's standards compare to those of other cities and determine whether they should be
stricter or left alone.
Mr. Lear asked if they would like the guests to attend the same meeting or separate. Mr. Martin
suggested Mr. Storch attend for the legal basis, and Mr. Waller attend if there are any technical
questions.
Mr. Lear stated that several cities do not always match Volusia County, and suggested the
Committee start with the minimum standards before they do a comparison.
Ms. Long stated she would like to see the maintenance of the trees be two (2) years in lieu of the
current one (1).
Mr. Martin gave some background on Mr. Storch. Ms. Pluscec said to invite Mr. Storch to the
April 20, 2004 meeting to discuss Volusia County's minimum standards to give the Committee a
basis for comparison.
There was discussion regarding the "Tree City" designation. Ms. Pluscec suggested looking into
trying get the designation.
Mr. Martin stated the landscape companies usually only guarantee the trees for one (1) year.
Ms. Hagen stated the new meeting time of 8:00 am on Tuesdays does not work for her. The
Committee discussed a better- suited time and day.
MOTION by Ms. Long, SECOND by Mr. Young to move the meetings to the third
Wednesday of each month at 8:00 am.
MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
Mr. Martin asked if the six (6) to nine (9) month timeframe was long enough to accomplish their
goal. Mr. Lear stated they would learn a lot next month. Mr. Martin stated they might need
longer, or more meetings per month. Ms. Long added they might need to meet more than once a
month. Ms. Pluscec stated they should see how the next meeting goes, then make a determination
Mr. Young suggested that if Mr. Storch was unable to attend the meeting Mr. Lear can ask him
some questions regarding the minimum standards. Mr. Lear stated he would talk to him, if Mr.
Storch could not attend he would get some information from him.
4. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 a.m.
Minutes submitted by:
Bonnie Wenzel
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