2006-04-13 Arborist Advisory Committee Minutes

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2. Status on the Placement of the Mango Groves signs. As mentioned at the last meeting, there is a new process to go through that involves getting clearance from The One Call Center before the signs can be installed. Chair Bisel will check with the Department of Public Works to see if they have the resources to help with the installation of the signs. Before Administrative Matters, J. Anderson mentioned that according to Council Person Gary Safarik, before the tree sign could be used as County signage, it would have to go through the County Council as a resolution. Chair Bisel stated that the sign still has to be designed (incorporating the logo, deciding on the wording, etc.). Counsel Noda will check with Parks & Recreation on the minimum requirement for such signs. 3. Display of Logo Contest Entries. J. Anderson introduced the graphic design of the logo. She and S. Stanbro will set up the display of the entries on the wall outside of the Department of Public Works Department before the next meeting. The winning logo will also be displayed at the Mayors Office. These events will be publicized in the newspaper. 4. Exceptional Tree Nomination by Mr. Shaun McElhannon. The tree is located just below the Mormon Church and appears to be on S. McElhannons property. M. Kraus reported that he spoke to S. McElhannon and told him that the Chinese Banyan is not an appropriate candidate. Theres no historical significance to it. Its 40 years or less old and only a moderate sized Chinese Banyan. Although nice, nothing that would warrant exceptional tree status. Based on what M. Kraus saw in the field and the information on the application, M. Kraus moved and S. Stanbro seconded that we not accept it for nomination. Motion passed unanimously. Chair Bisel will follow up with E. Imamura in getting a letter back to S. McElhannon. 5. Draft letter to Haili Church regarding the False Kamani Tree. A letter containing all the facts and supporting material as well as before and after photographs of the tree will be forwarded to the Planning Director for his determination as to whether action is warranted for the trimming of the tree. 6. Hawaii County Planting Plan. S. Stanbro researched the files for information on the approximately 30 exceptional tree nominationsthatwerepreviouslyforwardedtotheCountyCouncilbutneveractedupon.She will check on the condition of those trees and, if appropriate, followup on with the current owners,takephotos,etc.inordertoresubmittheapplications. ShealsomentionedthattherearenumeroustreesinKonasuchastheBanyanTreeonAliiDrive, the Morton Bay Fig and Royal Palms that have historical significances.