HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-1-15Tree Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes 03/15/2014 7PM Community Room 4 Fairgrounds Road
Nantucket, MA
Members Present: David Champoux, Paul Droz, Michael Misurelli, Benjamin Chamgoui`hvhit Bourne,
Dale Gary DPW representative. .�
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Members not present: Sam Myers, Terry Pommett m ry rn
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Public Present: Scott Williams, Dale Gary o D <
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Call to order: Chairman David Champoux called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm.
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Approve the meeting minutes from December 3,2013: Michael Misurelli made a moAOon f0'sapprove
previous meeting minutes. Ben Champoux seconded the motion and the minutes were approved
unanimously.
Town tree removal various locations:
Dale Gary reported tree removals were moving along in Sconset but ongoing and 3 maples in downtown
Nantucket have come down. Red maples around 4 inch caliper will go in as replacements with a target
of Daffodil day for completion. Brotherhood large elm removal will be coming down in the next several
weeks. There is a Buiseman elm on Woodbury lane TAC will need to have an upcoming hearing on due
to a property entrance dispute between neighbors. There are also several Bradford pears that are
declining that Dale recommends TAC view for future discussion
Discussion of tree scape Mid Island:
Paul Droz spoke to Alan Bell about property in front of pharmacy and Chicken Box area. It was
determined this land was owned by the Box. Ben Champoux is going to reach out to the Box owners to
discuss possibilities. This area has been targeted by the TAC as an area of improvement in the mid
island with 3 trees. There was a brief discussion on how to protect these trees with various curbing
solutions and specific tree varieties to be planted. Elms and Zelkovas were discussed; moneys from the
CCS trees acquired by the town would be utilized for the cost of the trees.
House moving and how it relates to town trees:
Dale Gary reports there is a 35 foot house in application process in the Cliff Road / Sherburne turnpike
area by the Nantucket Housing Authority. There is concern a 35 foot house would be too large to move
and would damage trees. Dale reports the town is considering nothing over 21 feet tall be moved over
the road. There was a brief discussion about the approval process and the way that flows through town
offices when a house is moved. There was a locust tree recently damaged across from the basket
museum due to a house move and another locust on Union St. Michael Misurelli suggested a certified
arborist accompany house moves, there was a discussion about the pros and cons of this approach. TAC
has concerns to set a precedent that an arborist accompanying a house move would just cut limbs to
accommodate house moves without considering the best interests of town trees. If the heights of
house moving's continue to grow larger this will negatively affect tree canopies. Dale will meet with
town officials in the upcoming weeks and update the TAC.
New Business:
TAC in conjunction with Dale Gary needs to come up with the replacement varieties for Sconset tree
removals. There is a Buiseman Elm in front of Met on Main that Dale recommends for removal and a
Sycamore Maple on Federal St. with a completely dead top. The Sycamore cannot be effectively pruned
with the amount of deadwood present. Zelkovas, Saw Tooth Oak, and Sweet Gum were discussed as
replacements. Paul Droz recommends evaluating the Elm in front of 76 Main there is a large cavity
present.
Public Comment:
Whit Bourne questioned why the town was cutting back so much roadside brush. He also presented an
article on hybridized Chestnut Trees. There was a brief discussion on the history of Chestnut trees and
how the disease was handled years ago.
Adjournment:
Michael Misurelli motioned for adjournment, Benjamin Champoux seconded and the meeting adjourned
at 7:59 pm.
Tree Advisory Committee
Meeting of January 15 2014, @7PM
Community Room 4 Fairgrounds Road, Nantucket
1. Calltoorder.
2. Approve minutes of the meeting of December 12, 2013.
3. Town tree removal various locations.
4. Discussion tree scape mid island.
5. House moving and how it relates to town trees.
6. New business.
7. Public Comment.
8. Adjournment.