HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-08-24 Arborist Advisory Committee Minutes
Harry Kim
Mayor
County of Hawaii
ARBORIST ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Aupuni Center 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 Hilo, Hawaii 96720
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Phone (808) 961-8288 Fax (808) 961-8742
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Minutes
Meeting on August 24, 2006
Planning Department Conference Room Aupuni Center Hilo, Hawaii
Present:
AAC members: Chairperson Leonard Bisel, Michael Kraus, Jan Anderson,
Sharron Stanbro & Susan Gagorik (Planning staff)
County Agency Representative:
Diane Noda, Corporation Counsel
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 10:35 am.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
It was moved by S. Stanbro and seconded by J. Anderson to accept the minutes of the
June 15, 2006 meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1.SampleTreeSignsS.Stanbro.
S. Stanbro stated that she will finalize the signs after the logo has been revised.
2.Report on the Banyan Trees at the Palace and at the King Kamehameha Hotel S. Stanbro.
S.StanbroreportedthattheDaughtersofHawaiiprefertobethesolecaretakeroftheir
Palace Banyan Tree and do not want others to have control over their actions. In reference to
theKingKamehamehaHotelBanyanTree,itappearsthatthetreeispartiallyonStateand
private land. She will do further research to confirm the identity of the landowner of the
privateproperty.
3.Status of a Treatment Plan for the Kokio Tree at Manuka State Park J. Anderson.
J. Anderson stated that she discussed the tree with M. Kraus. They are planning on assessing
all exceptional trees. S. Stanbro mentioned that she did go back to the Kokio Tree to take
pictures of the healthy side of the tree. She presented pictures of the tree.
4.Revision to the Logo Design Chair Bisel.
Because of comments that the logo included people who didnt dress like locals, R. Fogia
made some changes. S. Gagorik suggested that the alohashirts be revised to include a floral
print. Since R. Fogia was willing to make further adjustments, Chair Bisel will follow up
with her.
5.Proposed Revision to Nomination of Exceptional Tree Form Corporation Counsel D. Noda.
Counsel Noda distributed the revised forms and discussed the proposed changes:
A.Exceptional Tree Nomination Form: Item No. 4, Property Owner(s) Unbold the last
sentence.
B.Procedure for Designation of Exceptional Trees: Some clerical changes regarding
alphabets and subheadings.
C.Acceptance Form for Exceptional Tree Status by Real Property Owner: Ramsayer
editing format was used to indicate changes. A reference to tax consequences was
inserted on the top of Page 2. After discussion, it was agreed that this sentence was
acceptable. It was emphasized, however, that the owners should rely on their accountant
for an interpretation of HRS Section 235-19.
Chair Bisel recommended that the style and type size of all these documents be standardized.
AtthesuggestionofS.Gagorik,thenominationformwillberevisedtoinclude,ontheback,
a For Committee use only section to include (1) date accepted by Arborist Committee, (2)
date submitted to County Council, (3) action by County Council, (4) date of Council action,
and (5) Ordinance Number. She also suggested that the official map be included with the
Ordinance. Counsel Noda will forward the drafts to E. Imamura to put it in final form.
NEW BUSINESS
Counsel Noda distributed a revised Council agenda which included deadlines for
submissions.
M. Kraus suggested that the Committee create a picture book of the exceptional trees.
Included would be historical and current photographs of the trees. Copies would be
distributed to people and libraries around the island. Members agreed that it is a worthwile
project. M. Kraus will put together a grant request to submit to Kaulunani Council for
funding.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The next meeting will be held on Thursday, September 21, 2006 in the Planning Department
Conference Room at 10:00 am.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 11:25 am.
Approved: October 19, 2006