02-17-2004 CITY OF EDGEWATER
Tree Committee
Tuesday, February 17, 2004
9:30 a.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Members present were Kim Long, Kristine Pluscec, Joe Martin, and Daniel Young. Jo Hagan
was excused. Also present, Chief Planner Darren Lear, Assistant City Manager Liz McBride,
and Planning Technician Bonnie Wenzel. Ms. Mary Yon arrived at 9:50.
2. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Lear introduced himself and had members introduce themselves and give some background.
He then explained the task set before them, and provided Tree Protection Standards from Volusia
County, New Smyrna Beach and Port Orange for their review and comparison. Mr. Lear stated
this was a temporary committee with a goal of completion within six (6) to nine (9) months.
Mr. Lear stated the committee would need to elect a Chairman and Vice - Chairman. Discussion
followed.
MOTION BY MR. MARTIN, SECOND BY MR. YOUNG TO ELECT MS. JO HAGEN
AS CHAIRPERSON OF THE COMMITTEE.
MOTION CARRIED 4 -0.
MOTION BY MR. YOUNG, SECOND BY MR. MARTIN TO ELECT MS. KRISTINE
PLUSCEC AS VICE - CHAIRPERSON.
MOTION CARRIED 4 -0.
There was discussion regarding the meeting times, Mr. Lear suggested waiting until the next
meeting to possibly change the meeting time.
Ms. Long asked if the City could enforce the current tree requirements. Mr. Lear stated the Code
Compliance Department has the ability to enforce the Codes. He added that the Planning
Department does not see permits for single - family homes unless a variance is required.
There was some discussion on how trees are measured.
Mr. Young mentioned how either Flagler County or Palm Coast revised their tree ordinance and
he would look into that.
3. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
Minutes submitted by:
Bonnie Wenzel
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