2005-09-22 Arborist Advisory Committee Minutes

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significantly in the Grove as long as its done carefully. Moving the tree would involve a lot of money. Going on either side of the tree wont work for the tree. It will kill the tree. To move the road 30 feet makai would put a zigzag in the road at a lot of extra cost. It is not worth it. The most practical thing is go straight through the intersection. This takes out one of the nicest trees in the grove. Move it out of the way but do it in a way so that its not setting a precedent for the rest of the trees in this Grove to be taken out or in the other Mango Grove. Corp. Counsel Noda stated that she would prepare a draft and it bring it back at the next meeting to see if the language sufficiently addresses those concerns. Once finalized, she will forward the recommendation to Public Works Director McClure. Because the Committee was worried about setting a precedent, Public Works Director McClure remarked that the Council should be made aware of this concern. J. Anderson suggested a newspaper article to inform the public about the removal of the onemangotree.M.Krausconcurredandsaidweshouldmakeanannouncementtolet people know that we have been consulted about it and had given it out best shot as far as preserving the tree, but found that it make sense to take it out. J. Anderson also suggested letting the different organizations have the facts so that they also have the information on hand when people call them. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1.Draft letter to Haili Church regarding the trimming of the False Kamani Tree: J. Anderson reported that the letter is still in progress. The intention is to notify them that they didnt follow the proper procedure. Chair Bisel stated that basically we want to let them know that they came to this Committee and asked for our advice. We gave them the advice of a professional arborist and they chose to ignore it. It should also be stated that in the opinion of the arborist, the aggressiveness of the pruning seriously set back that tree to the point that its no longer what it was. Part of the reason that tree was exceptional was the overall character of the tree and now it has a hedge-like cut that goes straight up and down. Theyve also taken out some of the bigger limbs. He will work with J. Anderson to complete the letter. 3.Logo Contest: In attempting to conduct the contest for the third time, it was suggested to open it up to thegeneralpublic.Thecashprizeforthewinnerwillbefromprivatedonors.Chair Bisel reported that we will include the previous entries. The deadline for submittals will beNovember10,thejudgingonNovember12,andtherecognitionattheCountyCouncil in December. J. Anderson will check on locations to display the entries.