MINUTES OF THE SHADE TREE COMMISSION OF THE BOROUGH OF SEWICKLEY September 3, 2024  The Shade Tree Commission (STC) convened on September 3, 2024, in Council Chambers. The meeting  was called to order by Chairperson Kathy Brandt at 7:00 p.m.  Ina attendance were: Members Kathy Brandt, Chairperson Andrew Frishkorn, Vice Chairperson Danielle Shinsky Chris Crayton, Secretary Mary. Jablonski  Of Council Cynthia Mullins Arborist Tyler Hunt Visitors Maria Swanson  I. II.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES STAFFING UPDATES None None  August meeting minutes unanimously approved upon motion by Andrew.  III. OLDBUSINESS  IV. NEW/BUSINESS- ARBORIST REPORT & APPLICATIONS  Tree Removal Program: Tyler has identified several trees that are to be added to the removal list. He will continue to inventory and monitor trees and add them to the lista as necessary. Tyler will coordinate with Public' Works for the removal oft the smaller trees Tree Maintenance Program: Tyler has continued to identify trees that need to be pruned in the GIS. The trees that are identified willl be added to the next pruning bid Tree Planting Program: Tyler hasi identified several available planting locations in the GIS. He will work with the Borough Manager and Public Works to determine the number  and will add all other trees to the next removal bid package.  package.  of plantings that can be completed this fall. Removal/Pruning Applications:  304 Peebles St.: Application for private tree removal. The tree isa Sugar Maple that is in decline. Application approved pending use of approved tree  company.    328 Beaver St.: Application for removal of Borough tree. Arborist identified the tree as a Callery Pear andi is an invasive species. Application for removal approved at the owner's expense. The memorial plaque removal should be coordinated with Public' Works. The applicant is responsible for cost of the 527 Cochran St.: Application for the removal of three Borough trees. Arborist has previously noted these trees (1339,1338, &1337) as dead/dying. Application approved and trees will be added to the next removal bid 345 Thorn St.: Application for private tree removals. Arborist identified the Ailanthus as an invasive species. Application approved pending use of 318 Centennial Ave.: Previous application for Borough tree pruning. Tree will be added to next pruning bid package pending Tyler'svisit. Visitor: Maria Swanson (903 Centennial Ave.) visited the meeting for guidance on root care while renovating existing brick sidewalk. Tyler explained various methods of construction to reduce the impact on the tree roots. STC discussed possible revisions and updates to the Shade Tree Ordinance. The STC will continue to work with the Borough and Solicitor to finalize the  plaque and tree replacement.  package.  approved tree company.  Miscellaneous  updates.  Chris Crayton's motion to approve the Arborist Report was unanimouslyaPproves.  See Attachment A.  V.  CORRESPONDENCE None None None Old New  VI. BUDGET  VII. ADMINISTRATIVE VIII. ACTIONITEMS  STCi is to look into adding recommended tree species for planting on the  website. None    IX. ADIOURNMENT: There being no other business before the STC, on motion from Danielle Shinsky, and unanimously approved, Chairperson Kathy adjourned the meeting at  approximately 8:10 p.m.  NEXT MEETING: The next meeting willl be held October 1, 2024, at 7p.m. in Council Chambers  Respecfulysupmites, Christopher Crayton  Attachment A - Arborist Report    GATEWAY  Monthly Arborist Memo August 30, 2024  OnCal OnT Time On Target.  Project Name: Sewickley Borough Tree Maintenance Monthly Report  Client: Project Number: Prepared By:  Borough of Sewickley C-69800-2024 Tyler Hunt - Borough Arborist  This memo is being written to explain the work completed ini the month of August.  Tree Removals Program - 2024 Summer/Fall next removal package  Additional small trees and a couple ofl larger trees have not leafed out yet, these willl be added to the  Iwill create al list of needed removals at the end of September  Tree Planting Program = 2024 Spring  l'd like to check with the Borough Manager to see if we have the ability to plant around 101 trees this Add trees toi the couple of places that didn'treceive new trees this spring for various reasons  fall  Tree Maintenance Program-: 2024 Spring  Continuing to work through the yearly inspections of all the trees throughout the borough  l've currently covered al little over half of thet trees this year.  Iwill update allt trees ini the GIS so all relevant data is up-to-date for each tree.  Permit/Applications - May 2024 304 Peebles 328 Beaver 527 Cochran St 345 Thorn St  Private Tree Removal Application (Attachment A- - Permit Applications) Borough Tree Removal Application (Attachment A- Permit Applications) Borough Tree Removal Application (31 trees) (Attachment. A -P Permit Applications) Private Tree Removal Application (1-2 trees) (Attachment A-F Permit Applications)  Recommend Approval Recommend. Approval Recommend Approval Recommend. Approval  Other Activity None Rt Tyler Hunt MA-6449A  Certified Arborist and Environmental Specialist    GATEWAY  Monthly Arborist Memo August 30, 2024  OnCall OnT Time.C OTargel.  Attachment A - Permit Applications    GATEWAY  Monthly Arborist Memo August 30, 2024  OnCall. OnT Time. Ont Target.  304 Peebles St  1Private Tree Removal Application  Sugar Maple  Trees are alongside house and Harbaugh St  Tree is declining Recommend Approval  328 Beaver St  Borough Tree Removal Application  Callery Pear  Tree Tag # 262 The tree is an invasive species  The tree does have a memorial that is associated with the Since the removal is for the demolition of the building, another tree should be planted with the memorial plaque after construction  planting location.    GATEWAY  Monthly Arborist Memo August 30, 2024  OnCal.OnTime. On Target.  527 Cochran  Borough Tree Removal Application  3Trees  #'s1339, 1338, and 1337  Old Tree of Lilacs Recommend Approval  These trees had been noted as dead or dying back in May  345 Thorn St  Private Tree Removal Application  - 1-2 Trees  Ailanthus mixed between Norway Maples  Ibelieve the property owner is asking to removal just the  Ailanthus  These are invasive trees Recommend Approval