Meetings & Events
Tree Advisory Commission Meeting
09/09/2024 - 05:00 PM
Location: Police Community Room
Address: 1 Municipal Blvd.
New Castle, Delaware 19720
Tree Advisory Commission
Community Room
New Castle City Police Station
1 Municipal Blvd., New Castle, DE 19720
Monday, September 9, 2024 – 5:00 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE THE NEW MEETING STARTING TIME.
AGENDA
- Approval of Minutes
- Public Comments/Comments from the Floor
Old Business/Tabled Applications/Old Applications:
- Application 2024-10 Carol Kaspin – 15W 4th Street – Removal Request previously approved in July.
- Application 2024- 11 Lillian Shue -17W 4th Street – Request that the historic hitching post in front of her home be removed and replaced when the stump is ground.
- Application 2024-12 – Ron Vukelich – 33 The Strand – Removal & replacement.
New Business/New Applications:
- Application 2024-13 – Fred Wright – 104 W 6th St – Pruning request.
- Application 2024-14 – Tanasi Baldet – 54 E 4th St – Pruning request.
- Application 2024-15 – Gail Seitz – 55 The Strand – Removal & replacement request.
- Application 2024-16 – Len Resetar – 115 E 3rd St – Removal request.
- Application 2024-17 – Gail Wade – 137 E 3rd St – Pruning request.
Member Comments/Discussion:
- The Tree Advisory Commission Requests for the following additions to the code book in reference to trees:
– “All newly planted trees will be limbed up or trimmed by a certify arborist once or twice a year. Homeowner can request tree pruning via the tree work application.”
– “Homeowners are not permitted to remove or plant trees on city property. They can submit a tree work application for this work to be done.”
– “The Tree Advisory Commission will always consult the owners about tree removal or addition on city property in front of the home or business prior to any work being completed.”
- The Tree Advisory Commission request that the Ash Tree Treatment Plan be reevaluated. We feel the plan is outdated and needs to be updated.
- Tree Watering Plan.
- The City Tree Inventory.
- Budget Report.
Miscellaneous:
Posted: 08/30/2024
Note: This agenda as listed may not be considered in sequence. If you are unable to attend the meeting, questions and comments will be taken via email up to 3:00 p.m. on Monday, July 1, 2024 at info@newcastlecity.delaware.gov.