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Arbor Day 2022 Plantings – Plantings were discussed for the Soccer Complex (off Jackson Mills Road). Joe noted that approximately five trees would need to be replanted.

Ash Trees at the Justice Complex have been removed, the stumps are still there. Approximately seven trees would need to be replanted at the Justice Complex. Joe Aufiero will start the process for the tree plantings. Received a request for a Memorial Tree Planting. Information was given to Joe Aufiero to contact.

Bills - Motion to pay all bills. Motion by J. Aufiero, second by M. McCabe Commission Vote: M. McCabe, D. Ossowski, J. Aufiero, W. Schaap - Ayes

The Eastern Ash Beetle is still a threat. Also Southern Pine Beetle and the Spotted Lantern Fly are showing activity in the area. Now that the leaves are down, egg masses can be spotted on the trees.

Putnam Park Plantings - No action will be taken until the township confirms the placement of the proposed dog park.

Ash Tree Survey - Ron stated the survey is in progress.

2022 Tree Pruning – Dave noted that the pruning is approximately 70% complete and is on schedule. There will be crews on the streets for the next couple of weeks.

CFMP - 5 Year Checklist - Keeping up with the checklist items. Still no response from the Forest Fire personnel as of this date.

Escrow Account - Tabled

Ordinance Revisions – This would include revisions to Chapter 405, including a name change “Conservation, Removal, Replacement.”

Steve discussed the Township Going Green Committee and would like a volunteer to be the designee for the Committee.

Public – None Open / Close

Correspondence – None

Motion to adjourn was made at 8:20 pm by W. Schaap, second by J. Aufiero Vote: M. McCabe, D. Ossowski, J. Aufiero – Ayes

Minutes prepared and submitted by: Kathleen Sevcenko, Secretary

** NEXT MEETING – April 11, 2022** In the CAA TRAILER