Minutes of the June 9, 2009 meeting of:

 

 The West Pittston Shade Tree Commission

                                                                       

              Final

 

The regular monthly meeting of the West Pittston Shade Tree Commission was held on Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at 6:30p.m., in the conference room of the West Pittston Borough Building.   Commission members answering roll call:  President McHugh, Vice-President Berti, Treasurer Orth and Secretary Mansi. 

 

I.  Reading and Approval of Minutes

 

On motion of McHugh, seconded by Orth and Berti the minutes of the April 14, 2009 meeting were read and approved. 

 

II.         Reports

 

  1. Treasurer Orth reported an account balance of $3,659.04
  2. Deposits included:  Sabatelle, 105.00; McGinnis, 105.00; Herron, 5.00; Sperazza, 5.00; Blaskewicz, 5.00. 
  3. Disbursements included:  L&A Tree Wholesale, 2,690.00; McHugh, 269.93 (Tools); Website:  7.20.

D.    On motion of Mansi seconded by Morris the treasurer’s report was accepted through May 12, 2009.

 

III.       Unfinished Business and New Business

 

  1. Pavinski property:  Pruning approved (note to indicate “No Topping” in letter).
  2. Grabowski property:  Pruning request disapproved pending resident obtains a licensed contractor.  Resident is to resubmit an application designating an approved licensed contractor.
  3. Erie Mfg.:  Pruning request approved for one of three trees.  The WPSTC deems the two outer trees decayed and therefore recommends removal.  An application for tree removal must be resubmitted designating an approved licensed contractor.
  4. Marranca:  Removal request approved.
  5. Visniski:  Removal request approved.
  6. Jumper:  Resident submitted a pruning request for one tree on said tree lawn.  The WPSTC deems the tree hazardous and decayed and therefore recommends removal.  An application for tree removal must be resubmitted designating an approved licensed contractor.

 

 

 

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G.    TreeVitalize:  Secretary Mansi to follow up with a “Thank You” in the local newspapers.

H.    TreeVitalize:  Secretary Mansi requests all receipts corresponding to Phase I of the Grant be submitted by the next regular meeting for financial reporting of TreeVtalize Phase I.  In addition, amounts for In-Kind Matches and amounts to be paid by Grant Funds should be accounted for.

 

Preliminary financial report for TreeVitalize Phase I as of June 9, 2009:

Amount         Description               Submitted By            Item Description

135.48             Cash Match               M.McHugh                Harbor Freight-tools

134.45             Cash Match               M.McHugh                Harbor Freight -tools

42.45               In Kind                       R. Orth                       Mitchell’s lumber

7.96                 In Kind                       R. Orth                       Turkey Hill-ice

64.43               Cash Match              L.Berti                                    Grainger-gloves

91.25               In Kind                       L.Berti                                    Modern Mkt-hoagies

2690.00           Grant                          WPSTC                      L&A Wholesale-trees

27.07               In Kind                       D.Mansi                     Sam’s club-soda

30.20               In Kind                       D.Mansi                     Banner-TreeVitalize

34.80               Cash Match               D. Mansi                    Arbor Day Found-marketing

114.40             Cash Match               D. Mansi                    Arbor Day Found-marketing

288.00             Cash Match               WPSTC                      WP Maintenance-digging

400.00             Cash Match               WPSTC                      WP J. Holly- backhoe

 

  1. TreeVitalize:  Phase II:  Hazardous and Stump removal:  Reassessment to be complete by next regular meeting (July 13).

 

 

IV. Adjournment

 

The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:00 p.m. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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