2020-08-07 Arborist Advisory Minutes

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Arborist Committee Minutes August 7, 2020 Page 4 of 5 STATUS ON COMMITTEE MEMBER EXCEPTIONAL TREE NOMINATIONS JB said that he would like to check w/ the Principle of Hilo Intermediate School on having the Ficus Microcarpa as an exceptional tree. STATUS OF COMMITTEE MEMBER ASSESSMENTS OF EXISTING EXCEPTIONAL TREES JB talked about the handwritten map of Kalopa in the archives. He mentioned that he was working off the of database that has GPS points. He confirmed that the list of exceptional trees was there but off by a 1/4 mile. Bisel suggested looking at a map with GPS points and look at proximity based on ones further east or further west. JB took points of the living trees that are there. Bisel suggested to mark the living trees with new signs, and then decide as to which one would be on the list. The Committee reassessed the exceptional tree list. Carol suggested to put signage up to help the public identify if the trees are confirmed living. STATUS OF NEW COUNTY ARBORIST POSITION Bisel followed up with Maurice Messina regarding this Arborist position. Messina said he will be working with Bill Brilhante on that. He mentioned that both Parks and Recreation and Public Works thinks it is a great idea. The next step is to reallocate the position so that it works for the County. He added that funding for the position is the biggest issue since the County is on a complete hiring freeze. STATUS OF BANYAN TREES ALONG BANYAN DRIVE Sudler mentioned that he spoke to Maurice about this. Maurice informed Sudler that the person in charge of the Planning department records was not able to find any records on these trees. Maurice is waiting for someone from Council to be able to go through the Council records to find that. Sudler added that he will follow up with Outdoor Circle. Bisel added there must be County records because the County Council needs to accept it.