11-08-06Minutes of November S, 2006, Tree Conservation Board
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NIINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
TREE CONSERVATION BOARD
November 8, 2006
A regular meeting of the Tree Conservation Board was held Wednesday, November 8, 2006
at the Adele Grage Cultural Center. Present were Chair Maureen Shaughnessy, Jim McCue,
Carole Varney, Stephanie Catania, Public Works Director Rick Carper, and Recording
Secretary Bambi Dickinson. Charles Carroll was absent.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:OOpm.
2. Recognition of Visitors
None
3. Approval of Minutes from October 25, 2006 Regular Meeting
Stephanie Catania motioned to approve the minutes from the October 25, 2006 regular
meeting. Jim McCue seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
4. New Business
Tree Removal Permit Applications -None to review.
Tree Removal Without Permit
A. 1680 Jordan Street
Cynthia Doctor was present to address the Board in regards to the removal of three water
oak trees in the city right of way without a permit. She stated a man on a bicycle stopped
by her home and asked if she wanted any trees removed. She directed the man to clean up
a palm in the front yard and remove three other trees. The cost for this removal was
$175.00. Public Works Director Rick Carper asked Ms. Doctor is she could provide the
name of the individual or business that removed the trees and she could not. The person
who removed the trees left the debris for the city to clean up. The stumps of the removed
trees were measured at 10", 14", and 22" for a total of 46 inches to be mitigated at 100%.
A motion was made by Jim McCue to table this issue until the nest meeting to allow
Ms. Doctor time to inform herself of the city ordinances relating to tree removal in
order for her to make informed decisions about mitigation for the removed trees.
Stephanie Catania seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Public Works Director Rick Carper provided Ms. Doctor with a copy of the Ordinance
and Tree Removal Application to complete and submit. She was instructed to appear on
December 13, 2006 at 7:OOPM for further discussion with the Tree Board on this issue.
5. Old Business
A. Ken Branholm - 342 5~' Street
Ken Branholm of 11433 Saints Road, Jacksonville, Florida, 32246, was present, as
owner of 342 5`" Street to address the Board in regards to a possible lien being placed
on his property due to money owed the tree fund. He is requesting that a lien not be
Minutes of November 8, 2006, Tree Conservation Board
placed on his property due to the fact the land is for sale and he is having difficulty
selling the property. Mr. Branholm feels that a lien on the property will make it more
difficult to sell. Mr. Branholm stated several times he intents to pay the amount owed as
soon as he receives proceeds from the sale.
A motion was made by Jim McCue to request that Public Works Director Rick
Carper inform the Code Enforcement Office Alex Sherrer not to place a lien on
the property located at 342 So` Street at this time. Carole Varney seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
6. Report and Announcements
In response to an email Maureen Shaughnessy sent Rick Carper on several issues the
following announcements were made:
1. The gas tank located at the corner of Royal Palm that was encroaching on the
line of palm trees is scheduled to be removed November 8, 2006.
2. Regularly at Plaza Road and Sail Fish Drive a large jacked up pick up truck is
parked on the grass near a lazge tree. The concern is for the root system of the
neazby tree and grass. The City is not actively enforcing the removal of
vehicles parked in such a way.
3. The request for light bulbs to be put into light posts located on the brick
walkway at the east end of Atlantic Boulevard. This request is in the research
phase. It must be determined if electricity is available to operate the light post
at this time.
7. Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was made by Cazole Varney at 7:59pm and was seconded by Jim McCue
and passed unanimously.
Chairperson
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