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recommends an intermediate determination for trees, to be classified somewhere between “all <br />trees” and exceptional trees. <br />Mary Martin Porter: M. Porter stated that she and other citizens were upset to see the tree <br />removed from Spencer Beach Park because the tree was the heart of the park. She proposes that <br />when major work or bulldozing of an area is going to be done, a sign should be put up letting the <br />public know “these trees are about to be removed.” This will allow the public the opportunity to <br />take action. <br />S. Stanbro and Chair Bisel explained that any member of the public can petition the AAC to <br />examine a tree for exceptional tree designation. The committee then reviews and recommends <br />the nomination to the County Council. The Council then votes on whether to designate the <br />nominated tree as exceptional. In terms of ownership, the person nominating the tree needs to <br />get property owner consent. M. Kraus stated that in the past a petition to nominate a tree on <br />public property was voted down by the County Council because the Department head for the <br />public property testified against the nomination. The AAC only recommends nominations <br />because it is an advisory committee. J. Anderson said the AAC would not be able to move <br />forward on a recommendation of nomination without property owner consent. M. Kraus thinks <br />the idea of a public petition is a good idea but not believe the AAC has authority to establish it. <br />Tim Rees: T. Rees noted that the AAC Property Owner Approval Form says “fee simple owner.” <br />He does not think this is correct. <br />UNFINISHED BUSINESS <br />1.Discussion Regarding Signage for Exceptional Trees <br />a.Committee authority and procurement procedures – R. Schoen reminded the <br />committee that its powers and duties are limited as an advisory committee. She <br />recommended notifying the Planning Director and Mayor of the Committee’s <br />intentions of seeking funds for signage. M. Cottle provided an e-mail from Dixie <br />Kaetsu (Mayor’s Office) stating that it was okay for the AAC to contact the <br />County Council directly for funds rather than going through Planning <br />Department. R. Schoen would like confirmation from Planning Director that AAC <br />can go directly to County Council. She will verify and report back. <br />b.Funding – S. Stanbro met with Councilperson Angel Pilago, who is Chair of the <br />Planning Committee. She reported that he thought the signs were a really good <br />idea and is in support of providing contingency funds. S. Stanbro asked <br />Committee if private property owners can install signs on their property. Chair <br />Bisel thought County may have liability concerns. M. Cottle explained that funds <br />from County Council will come through Planning Department through standard <br />process. J. Mecklenburg restated that the Planning Department should make <br />request for funds since the AAC is an advisory committee only. Chair Bisel will <br />follow up with R. Schoen to see how to proceed with pursuing contingency funds <br />from the County Council. M. Cottle explained that any contingency funds from <br />County Council would need to be encumbered by June 30, 2008 and Planning <br /> <br />