HomeMy WebLinkAboutDraft Minutes - Natural Resources & Conservation Committee - 07/18/2024NATURAL RESOURCES & CONSERVATION COMMITTEE
Our July meeting is a “special session” held remotely at noon ,July 18, 2024. The purpose of
the meeting is to vote on additional language for the tree regulations, included in the meeting
agenda packet.
Members present: D. Wheeler, City Liaison; J. Chaulot, Chair; K. Boyk; L. Bailey; M. Korpos;
J. Bossange; L. Yankowski; J.. Keene,
Public attendees: R. Doyle.
1. No changes, addition or deletions to the agenda.
2. No comments from the public.
3. Miss Korpos moved to adopt the minutes from June 05, 2024. Miss Yankowski 2nd.
- Approved unanimously with Mrs. Bailey abstaining.
4. Tree Regulations: Vote on tree list.
. The work group was working on a list to better define trees to be considered for
saving on potential development sites. Mr. Doyle aided the work group. They
looked at several sources including a tree selection list the State of VT, already has.
Mrs. Bailey inquired how this affects private home owners. Miss Yankowski also
asked for clarification that this is for future developments Other questions included
questioning warranty periods, example being ash trees that are being replaced-
what if the new tree dies. on newly planted trees, .
. Our document is meant for future developments. Per Miss Boyk the group made a
few changes to the document. Mr. Doyle figures South Burlington Planning will will
further define our document. Per Mr. Wheeler, the city has guidelines for newly
planted tress in a development. Mr. Doyle reiterated this is a guide for planning to
use as a guide. Miss Korpos would like to keep the document “fluid”, changeable as
time moves forward.
. Mr. Bossange proposed voting acceptance of the text , Mr. Keene 2nd.
. Approved unanimously with Mrs. Bailey abstaining.
. Mr. Wheeler will send this forward to Kelsey.
Our next meeting is August 07, 2024 at 6:00 PM.