2006-05-18 Arborist Advisory Committee Minutes

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4.Draft letter to Haili Church regarding the False Kamani Tree. E. Imamura provided before pictures of the tree. J. Anderson will follow up with M. Kraus on the after photos. 5.Hawaii County Planting Plan. Due to time constraints, no further work on cataloging of the library has occurred since the last meeting. NEW BUSINESS 1.Proposal to re-submit the Alae Cemetery Monkey Pod Tree E. Wilkins. E. Wilkins stated that she will continue to work on the re-nomination. However, Counsel Noda noted that as an individual, M. Kraus can give the Mayor information and input as the professional service provider for the tree. However, it would be a potential conflict for him to then vote on the nomination. 3.Letter dated April 10, 2006 from Myles Y. Miyasato, Chair of the Cost of Government Commission requesting input to promote economy, efficiency, and improved service in the transaction of the public business. Chair Bisel stated that our letter of response will note that this Committee recently switched to the free publication of the meetings in the newspapers, thus saving about $400 a month. 4.Minimum requirements for Department of Parks and Recreation Signs Counsel Noda. Counsel Noda reported that in checking with Director P. Engelhard, P&R does not have a minimum requirement for their signs which are also made of wood and susceptible to mildew and rot. Chair Bisel noted that our signs are made of metal and will be mounted on metal posts. He will check with Traffic on the status of the signs. He reminded all that although the signs may be ready for the Mango Groves, we still need to complete the mapping for the One Call Center before they can be installed. 5.Examples of Tree Signs Incorporating the Logo S. Stanbro. S. Stanbro displayed samples of four signs. The discussion considered the content, placement, and size of letterings, the logos, shading, different color combinations as well as the size and shape of the signs. Chair Bisel mentioned that he has photos of the Oahu Countysignage.E.ImamurawillcontactMauiCountytoseewhattheyareutilizing. Counsel Noda will check to see if the tree signs have to abide by the Sign Code. She also mentionedthatwiththegroupsapproval,asub-committeecouldbeformedtoworkonthe various designs. Once a decision is made, it could then be placed on the agenda for a vote. ChairBiselstatedthatoncewegettherelationshipoftheelementstoeachother,wecan always play with the scale and size.