HANOVER BOROUGH SHADE TREE COMMISSION MINUTES June 3, 2024  Chairman Rohrbaugh convened the meeting of the Hanover Borough Shade Tree Commission at 9:06 AM Monday morning, June 3, 2024 in the Hanover Municipal Building, Attendance: In attendance were Shade Tree Commission members Rohrbaugh and West; staff members Secretary Felix, Public Works Director Grimm and Parks & Recreation Director Purkins; and Matt Leyes from Barlett Tree Experts. Shade Tree Commission Member Mr. Approval of the Minutes: It was moved by Mrs. West, seconded by Ms. Rohrbaugh to  44 Frederick Street, Hanover, Pennsylvania, as advertised.  Weaver was not in attendance.  approve the minutes of May 6, 2024. Motion carried. Public Comment: None was presented.  Tree Removal Public Hearings: It was moved by Mrs. West, seconded by Ms. Rohrbaugh to approve the following tree removals that were recommended for removal at the May 6, 2024 Shade Tree Commission meeting, and were properly advertised for a public hearing for  removal by the Public Works Department:  569 Broadway 649 Broadway  The tree work willl be placed on the Public Works Department work list for implementation.  Motion carried.  19 Brandy Court: A letter was received from the property owner at 19 Brandy Court stating that she wanted her newly planted Black Gum tree removed, since it was not the Mr. Leyes, Bartlett Tree Experts tried to reach out to her but could not reach her. Krimson King trees are no longer recommended for planting since they are steadily dying throughout town and are prone to root rot and canker disease. The Black Gum tree is a The Commission saw no need to remove the Black Gum tree that was recently planted. Public Works Director Report: Public Works Director Grimm reported that the new plantings are doing well, and are being regularly watered along with the hanging flower baskets in Center Square. The removals at the Amvets at 206 Broadway and Arcadian Club at 139 Carlisle Street will require hiring an insured private contractor due to size of  Krimson King maple that she suggested on her application.  native tree and does well in this area. Staff will send a letter of explanation.  the trees.  Public Works crews are currently working on playground renovations.  Parks & Recreation Director Report: Parks and Recreation Director Purkins reported that the summer playground program begins this week and Baseball/Softball Morning    Minutes oft the Hanover Borough Shade Tree Commission  June 3, 2024 Page 2  League begins next week. Grants and sponsorships are needed for further park renovations. Wirt Park and West Hanover Street Park are currently under renovation. Bartlett Tree Experts Report: Mr. Leyes encouraged all to attend the Annual Fall Tree Care Update Workshop that will be held September 5, 2024 at Heritage Hills Resort, Public Works Director Grimm asked for a breakdown of the Shade Tree Commission budget fori the remainder of this year. Secretary Felix will request ar monthly budget report  registration is free. He distributed information for same.  for the Shade Tree Commission meetings from the Finance Director. Pruning work in the Arboretum will be addressed in the near future. submitted to the State for formal recognition as Champion Trees.  Mr. Leyes noted that the Turkey Oak and Swamp Oak located in Myers Arboretum were Tree Permit Applications: The following permit applications were viewed in the field 139 Carlisle Street - Removal of the tree was recommended by Bartlett Tree Experts and Public Works; the Commission agreed that the tree should be removed, since it is 181 Moul Avenue - The request for removal of a dead tree and planting of a replacement tree was approved. The property owner asked for a City Sprite Zelkkova to be replanted.  following the regular business of the meeting:  potentially hazardous.  The tree will be added to the planting list. Additional Public Comment: None was presented. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 9:32 AM.  Respectfully submitted, Dorothy Felix PAR Secretary