MINUTES OF THE SHADE TREE COMMISSION OF THE BOROUGH OF SEWICKLEY March 4, 2025 The Shade Tree Commission (STC) convened on March 4, 2025, in Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Kathy Brandt at 7:00 p.m. In attendance were: Members Of Council Kathy Brandt, Chairperson Cynthia Mullins Andrew Frishkorn, Vice Chairperson Arborist Danielle Shinsky Tyler Hunt (Absent) Chris Crayton, Secretary Visitors Mary Jablonski None I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES February meeting minutes unanimously approved upon motion by Andrew Frishkorn. II. STAFFING UPDATES None III. OLD BUSINESS None IV. NEW BUSINESS = ARBORIST REPORT & APPLICATIONS Tree Removal Program: Tyler has identified several small trees for removal and will work with Donna and public works to have them removed. Tree Maintenance Program: Oak and Elm tree pruning has been completed by Adler Tree Service. Tyler is currently waiting for response from the Borough Manager on the general species pruning list and London Plan pruning list. Tree Planting Program: The next tree planting will occur in the spring and include 36 plantings. Tyler has identified locations and they will focus on replacing previously removed trees. Removal/Pruning Applications: 823 Thorn Street: Application for removal of a private Blue Spruce tree. STC has no objection to the removal pending the use of an approved tree removal company. 402 Peebles/815 Thorn Street: Application for removal of a private Yellow Maple tree. STC has no objection to the removal pending the use of an approved tree removal company. 809 Hopkins Street: Application for removal of a private Norway Maple tree. STC has no objection to the removal pending the use of an approved tree removal company. Miscellaneous Cindy will check with Donna to see if the STC will be involved in May Mart for 2025 Danielle's motion to approve the Arborist Report was unanimously approved. See Attachment A. V. CORRESPONDENCE None VI. BUDGET None VII. ADMINISTRATIVE None VIII. ACTION ITEMS None IX. ADJOURNMENT: There being no other business before the STC, on motion from Chris, and unanimously approved, Chairperson Kathy adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:34 p.m. NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be held April 1, 2024, at 7p.m. in Council Chambers Respectfully Submitted, Christopher Crayton Attachment A - Arborist Report GATEWAY Monthly Arborist Memo On Call. On Time. On Target. February 28, 2025 Project Name: Sewickley Borough Tree Maintenance Monthly Report Client: Borough of Sewickley Project Number: C-69800-2024 Prepared By: Tyler Hunt - Borough Arborist This memo is being written to explain the work completed in the month of February. Tree Removals Program = Early 2025 Winter A few smaller trees need to be removed; will coordinate with Donna and public works (List from last STC Meeting). Tree Planting Program = 2025 Spring The next round of tree plantings will occur in the spring Will still focus on the Replacement Tree Plantings (Attachment A - Replacement Tree Planting Locations) 36 In total 3 of the Locations are dedicated: 601 Harbaugh (The corner of Harbaugh St and Chestnut St) 202 Beaver St (Directly across from Grove St) 316 Frederick Ave (In front of address) The rest are where we removed trees in 2023, or small removals from 2024 Tree Maintenance Program - Early 2025 Winter Oak and Elm Pruning was completed by Adler had to ask them to return to many of the trees to finish removing the deadwood still in the canopy General Specie Pruning (2nd half) and the London Plane tree List Waiting to hear back from the Borough Manager Permits/Applications = February 2025 A 823 Thorn St Private Tree Removal Application One Blue Spruce Recommended to Allow Removal (Attachment B = Permit Applications) 402 Peebles St (Tree is at 815 Thorn) Private Tree Removal Application One Yellow Maple Recommended to Allow Removal (Attachment B = Permit Applications) 809 Hopkins St Private Tree Removal Application One Norway Maple Recommended to Allow Removal (Attachment B - Permit Applications) GATEWAY Monthly Arborist Memo On Call. On Time. On7 Target. February 28, 2025 Attachment B - Permit Applications A) GATEWAY Monthly Arborist Memo On Call. On Time. On Target. February 28, 2025 823 Thorn St Private Tree Pruning Application Blue Spruce At the corner of garage Recommended to Allow Removal 402 Peebles St (815 Thorn St) Private Tree Pruning Application Yellow Maple At corner of property Tree is at front right corner of 815 Thorn St Close to communication and powerlines. > Recommended to Allow Removal GATEWAY Monthly Arborist Memo On Call. On Time. On Target. February 28, 2025 809 Hopkins St Private Tree Pruning Application Norway Maple At the top of the stairs leading to house. Recommended to Allow Removal a a A)