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# Township of Jackson Shade Tree Commission Meeting of September 14, 2020 MINUTES

Shade Tree Commission meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Leo Kissling at 7:35 p.m. followed by a Flag Salute.

Announced compliance with Open Public Meeting Act.

## Roll Call


<table border=1 style='margin: auto; word-wrap: break-word;'><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'></td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>PRESENT:</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>ABSENT:</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>EXCUSED:</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="2">Chairman</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Steve Chisholm</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'></td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'></td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Dave Ossowski</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'></td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'></td></tr><tr><td rowspan="5">Vice Chair</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Leo Kissling</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'></td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'></td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Joseph Aufiero</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'></td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'></td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Mike McCabe</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'></td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'></td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Donald Orban</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'></td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'></td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Nancy Aughtry</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'></td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'></td></tr></table>

Ronald J. Dollman,

CME Associates Tree Specialist / Forester

Kathleen Sevcenko, Secretary

## MINUTES:

Motion to accept the minutes of the August 10, 2020 meeting made by J. Aufiero second by N. Aughtry Commission Vote: J. Aufiero, L. Kissling, N. Aughtry, M. McCabe, S. Chisholm – Ayes

D. Ossowski & D. Orban - Abstain

Tree Specialist Ron Dollman/ Forester's Report: September 2020

Site Plan Reviews:

Green Valley Rd/ Brewers Bridge Rd. – 39.26 acre site. Proposing to build nine new single-family homes and one storm water basin. Residential lots are 1+ acres. Provided Landscape plan but did not include a tree removal plan.

JB's Diner – Rte 537 2.63 acre lot, previously cleared, planning to construct a 6500 sf restaurant with associated site improvements.

## Tree Removal Permits

• 11 Denmark Lane (off Green Valley Rd) construct single family house

• 253 Hawkin Road – construct single family home

#### C.O.'s

64 Overlook Drive (off Freehold Rd)

Motion to approve Tree Specialist /Forester's Report made by S. Chisholm, second by M. McCabe

Vote: L. Kissling, D. Ossowski, D. Orban, J. Aufiero, N. Aughtry, M. McCabe, S. Chisholm – Ayes

## Residential Permit Inspections –

Leo Kissling issued 58 permits for August 2020.

Motion to approve Leo Kissling's report made by D. Ossowski, second by M. McCabe

Vote: L. Kissling, D. Ossowski, D. Orban, J. Aufiero, N. Aughtry, M. McCabe, S. Chisholm – Ayes

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## Grants – USDA FS Competitive Grant Opportunity – US Forest Service is accepting applications for the Community Forest & Open Space Conservation Project

Ron would like to apply for this Grant. He has researched a parcel of land on Jackson Mills Road.

Steve would like to use the Grant to conserve the Putnam Park (off Rte. 528) area. The Township is proposing to construct a Dog Park at the Putnam Park location, near the front of the park. Steve would like to move the Dog Park area to township owned property at the South side of the loop in the rear and keep the front park area for the planned Arboretum at the site. He would also be interested in working with the Jackson Pathfinders to create walking trails at the park.

Ron will look further into the Grant requirements and will work together with Mary to develop the plans for the park. Application deadline is January 21, 2021.

## Old Business

Arbor Day 2020- Joe stated that the tree has been purchased and is waiting to be planted. Steve stated that the Business Administrator would like to improve the appearance of the outside of the Municipal Building. Steve was looking at the area in the front by the mailbox to develop a plan for landscaping. He will choose the plant material and the installer and recommend to the Administrator. Leo noted that for any landscape plants to survive, a sprinkler system would be needed.

## 2020 Hazard Tree Removal and Pruning

Joe has finished the specifications and Steve will revise the pruning budget to include “if and when” for any additional items that may present after the bidding process has been completed. This amount will be approximately an additional $15,000 - $20,000. Notification must be given to homeowners if pruning is being done on private property. Bidders may chip into the woods where appropriate.

Leo will put the specifications together for the Hazardous Tree Removal. Once reviewed by Steve, it will be put out for bids. Separate prices will be given for clean up and leaving the wood (on Township property). Stump grinding prices will also be obtained.

## Plant Health Care

Leo brought in a Spotted Lantern Fly (mounted) found in the Philadelphia area.

Spotted Lantern Flies are rapidly multiplying.

## CFMP - 5 Year Checklist

Joe spoke with Daele from the NJ Forest Service. He will contact him again regarding working up a plan to do controlled burns in the township in the fall. NJ Forest Fire representatives will attend a meeting this fall,

## Escrow Account - Reviewed

## New Business –

Ordinance Enforcement – Steve has the necessary materials and will schedule a training day for Jackson Township Code Enforcement Officers to include explanation of the language of the Jackson Township Ordinance and New Jersey State Law.

## Public – None Open / Close

## Correspondence - None

Bills - Motion to pay all bills. Motion by M. McCabe, second by J. Aufiero

Commission Vote: L. Kissling, D, Ossowski, D. Orban, J. Aufiero, N. Aughtry, M. McCabe, S. Chisholm – Ayes

## Adjourn

Motion to adjourn was made at 9:32 pm by J. Aufiero, second by M. McCabe

Commission Vote: L. Kissling, D. Ossowski, D. Orban, J. Aufiero, N. Aughtry, M. McCabe, S. Chisholm – Ayes

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Minutes prepared and submitted by: Kathleen Sevcenko, Secretary

** NEXT MEETING – October 5, 2020 **