2006-02-16 Arborist Advisory Committee Minutes

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In reference to the display of entries, J. Anderson will be aided by S. Stanbro in setting up the display in Hilo as well as in Kona. All entries will be displayed with recognition of two as honorable mentions by title only, no monetary awards. All entrants will be notified of these exhibits. Chair Bisel will prepare letters to the three judges expressing our appreciation for their time and effort in helping with the contest. There will also be a press release to announce the displays and R. Foggias award presentation at the County Council. 4.Draft letter to Haili Church regarding the False Kamani Tree: J. Anderson noted that the Committee is strictly advisory with no enforcement authority. The letter, in chronological order, is almost done. M. Kraus stated that he tried to meet with them and they never gave him an appointment. Chair Bisel mentioned that the information he gave to the representatives from the Church Board when they came to our meeting was pretty specific - what they were planning was going to be detrimental to the tree. M. Kraus mentioned that he did walk around the tree with the groundskeeper and explained to him what was appropriate pruning and what needed to be done, pointed out individual limbs to him, etc. J. Anderson will finish up the letter and present it at the next meeting. 5.Hawaii County Planting Plan: Chair Bisel stated that we will continue to keep it on our agenda. However, we were recently preoccupied with the signs for the Mango groves and the Logo Contest. J. Anderson mentioned that the archives are about 80% organized. S. Stanbro will be helping with the last 20%. NEW BUSINESS 2.Exceptional Tree nomination by Mr. Shaun McElhannon for a Banyan Tree in Hawi Town (TMK: 5-5-10:3): M. Kraus did a site inspection but could not determine which of two trees was nominated. The next time hes in the area, hell check with S. McElhannon to verify the candidate. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS None. ANNOUNCEMENTS The next meeting will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2006 in the Planning Department ConferenceRoomat10:00am.