HANOVER BOROUGH SHADE TREE COMMISSION MINUTES April 1, 2024  Chairman Rohrbaugh convened the meeting of the Hanover Borough Shade Tree Commission at 9:00 AM Monday morning, April 1, 2024 in the Hanover Municipal Attendance: In attendance were Shade Tree Commission members Rohrbaugh and Weaver; staff members Secretary Felix, Public Works Director Grimm and Parks & Approval of the Minutes: It was moved by Mrs. Weaver seconded by Ms. Rohrbaugh  Building, 44 Frederick Street, Hanover, Pennsylvania, as advertised.  Recreation Director Purkins. Mrs. West was not in attendance. toa approve the minutes of March 4, 2023. Motion carried.  Public Comment:  Thomas Maus, 1028 Broadway: Mr. Maus advocated to keep his pear tree in the public right of way because it is currently blooming and he stated that it protects his home from vehicle damage. Public Works Director Grimm noted that the tree was damaged on the side and base. Chairman Rohrbaugh will refer the matter to Mr. Leyes, Bartlett Tree Arbor Day 2024: The annual Arbor Day celebration will be held Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 10:15. AM, Children's Room 2nd Floor, Guthrie Memorial Library, 2 Library Place. There will be a photo shoot for the tree planting at the 200 block of York Street with the The 4 Japanese zelkova trees donated by Hanover Auto Team will be planted at 220, 222, 238 and 520 York Street. The Garden Club will donate an Okame Cherry Tree to  Experts to evaluate the tree and make a recommendation.  Mayor and Hanover Auto Team, following the library event.  be planted on the perimeter of Hollywood Circle.  2024 Planting List 10 Okame cherry 1Okame cherry 1N Norway spruce  Hollywood Circle perimeter (Garden Club donation) 136 Carlisle Street (Council of Churches donation) Hollywood Circle (center of circle planting area; carried over from last year due to drought conditions)  4J Japanese zelkova 200 -5 500 block ofYork Street (Hanover. Auto Team donation)  3 Kwanzan cherry 280 Grant Drive (Jeff Rebert donation)  3honey locust 1b black gum 1black gum 1b black gum  857 Broadway (to be planted on the Washington Ave side)  19 Brandy Court 305 Charles Street 317 Broadway  1J Japanese zelkova 602 McCosh Street 1J Japanese zelkova 206 Fleming Avenue 1purple river beech Arboretum  19 trees total    Minutes of the Hanover Borough Shade Tree Commission  April 1, 2024 Page 2  Public Works Director Grimm noted that a grant application is being submitted through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) for a picnic grove at Moul Field. Mr. Leyes from Bartlett Tree Experts will recommend species after analyzing Tree Removal Public Hearings: It was moved by Mr. Weaver, seconded by Ms. Rohrbaugh to table the pear tree removal for 1028 Broadway due to the property's owner's request to keep the tree. Public Works Director Grimm noted the rotting base and large tree wound on the side make the tree a hazard. Chairman Rohrbaugh will contact 945 East Walnut Street: Chairperson Rohrbaugh will contact Mr. Leyes from Bartlett Tree Public Works Director Report: Public Works Director Grimm reported the following:  soil samples of the area.  Mr. Leyes for an evaluation of the tree's health. Motion carried. Experts and ask him to report back on treatment options.  Attlesberger Park: Public Works Director Grimm reported that crews trimmed back a black walnut tree which they noticed was partially uprooted. They wanted to prune it heavily prior to the anticipated heavy rains to prevent the tree from falling. Acontractor will need to be hired to remove the tree at 206 Broadway due to size. This tree was approved for removal by the Shade Tree Commission on September Parks and Recreation Director Report: Parks & Recreation Director Purkins reported on  The tree will be removed in the near future.  11, 2023.  the following:  Watershed Masterplan: Mr. Purkins reported that he is nearing completion of the Mr. Purkins reported that he is also working on a plan for improved signage for  grant submission. downtown parks.  Additional Public Comment: None was presented.  Chairperson Rohrbaugh thanked all for their attendance today, and the Shade Tree Commission left the building to check the following trees in the field that were  recommended for removal by the Public Works Department:  477 Clearview Road 118 Fifth Street  139 Grant Drive at DeGuy Avenue Park - Public Director Grimm noted that this  tree appears to be hollowed out.  280 Grant Drive Locust tree at corner DeGuy Avenue    Minutes of the Hanover Borough Shade Tree Commission  April 1, 2024 Page 3  511 East Walnut Street - property was unable to be located; will check address  with staff. 937 East Walnut Street  The Shade Tree Commission approved the above trees to be advertised for removal at the May 6, 2024 Shade Tree Commission meeting, except for 511 East Walnut Street.  Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 10:35 AM.  Respectfully submitted, A7 Secretary