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TREE CONSERVATION BOARD
Minutes of Meeting of May 18, 1992
The Board met for its regular meeting on Monday, May 18,
in the City Hall Conference Room. Present were:
Carolyn Woods, Chairman Tom Frohne
Jim Pelkey Hope Van Nortwick
John Weldon, Jr.
Carl Walker, Coordinator George Worley, Designee
Guests: Mr. & Mrs. Mark Beckenbach
The Meeting was called to order at 7:35 pm.
A Tree Removal Application for Lot # 15, Unit # 2, Oceanwalk,
was reviewed in the presence of Mr. & Mrs. Beckenbach, pro-
perty owners. The plans call for a three car garage to be
constructed on a lot adjacent to the owner' s existing resi-
dent 1 a 1 property. Mr. Beckenbach, property owner, discussed
the plans and application with the Board.
John Weldor► made a motion to accept the plans, as proposed.
The motion was seconded by Hope Van Nortwick and passed by a
unanimously vote.
The next application was for removal of 6 trees on property
located at 350/354 Fourth Street (Lot #17 ar►d 1/2 of Lot #19,
Block 5, Subdivision "A") . Carolyn Woods declared a conflict
of interest as a Board member since she is co-owner of the
property involved. Following discussion, John Weldon moved
to accept the proposal, as presented. Hope Van Nortwick se-
conded and the motion passed unanimously.
George Worley reported that he had authorized removal of a
water oak tree, apx. 20" DBH, located on 2nd Street due to
its being diseased. Larry Figart of the Florida Forestry
Department had confirmed its condition, after inspection.
Tom Frohne expressed his views on the need to require re-
placement trees, pointing out that the Board had permitted
removal of far more trees than were being replaced.
A short discussion took place regarding the proposed amend-
ment to the Tree Ordinance and the need for some further re-
writing, prior to its being introduced to the Commission.
The minutes of the last meeting were reviewed and John Weldon
moved to accept them, as prepared. The motion was seconded by
Hope Van Nortwick and passed unanimously.
There was no further business, and the meeting was adjourned
at 8:30 pm.
RespeA ubmitted,
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John Weldor., Jr.
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