uh and its meaning for work. You could tell that it's going to go sometime soon. Um I travel a lot for work. I wasn't home, but somebody did come over from town. They referred us to the power company, to the utility company. Uh they
spoke to them, somebody from Jason Pnel, I believe, came by. Uh they looked at the tree. They said, "Yep, you're definitely on a route." I said, "Great. Uh when are we doing it?" They said, "Sometime in 2027. Uh yeah. So um given that we are right
by cos I mean the property uh and and I'm in direct I guess u sort of like my own lieutenant kind of um if it's going to go it might shut down quite a few power lines. So I'm hoping that the town
might take that into consideration and see if they could help us out with uh you know getting rid of this this problem. I mean, it's a gigantic tree. It could fall into neighbor's properties. I have some pictures I could show you guys. Throw it out. >> So, >> one that's hanging way over the road. >> Yes. >> Yeah. We I went I think we probably all
looked up. >> So, I I'll just share this with you. So, I was the one that came. I spoke to your wife, I'm assuming. >> Margarita. >> Yes. So, those wires, the tree is hanging over the wire. That is a concern. So, I understand that you spoke with JCPL. 2027 is not acceptable for
any of us on this commission. I'm not speaking for all of us, but that's just unacceptable. So, what I will tell you what's already kind of in progress. We are working with uh the mayor and trying to get a correct connection with JCPNL
to try to get that handled much sooner for you. So to my understanding what JCPNL would do would be to come in remove those branches that are in the actual power wires and then what's left will be then taken care of by the shade
tree. >> I see. Okay. >> Um can I help in any way here? I mean can I somehow influence the process? I I I mean it's it's central, but I'm sure the mayor also.
>> So, this is something that's very much on our radar um because it is a large concern. Um with it being so much in the wires, it kind of falls uh semi out of our our forester scope because there are so many live wires uh there and majority
of the tree being in the wire. So, we are working with JCPNL. So, I really hope that we have something more concrete for you uh coming. I will keep you updated. You have my guarantee on that. >> Well, thank you. I appreciate that. >> In the meantime, welcome to Morris Point. >> Oh, yeah. Thank you. Just just so you
understand, I think Dave, like there's a special training that you have for certificate or something you have to have if it's like if it's in a certain distance of the wires. Is that right? >> The wires would be line clearance certified, >> right? To have that >> and and like a normal arbor company like yours doesn't usually have that. It's people who are doing clearance work,
right? anything like that we defer to church give us clearance and then like mentioned before once that's clear we continue and do the rest of the >> so be able to do it even if because have the certification >> yeah and I think the power company said they would probably have to shut down
some of the power there like I said unfortunately I think we're all aware of that trade >> okay so hopefully we get some answers >> well I appreciate it >> absolutely sir thanks for comment. >> Thank you. Comment. >> Any other comments from the public?
>> Hello, Patrick Carroll. Six Sun Valley Way. >> Six Sun Valley Way. And um I wanted to ask a question about a few trees that were planted near
Watnong Brook over by Granis. >> Sure. >> And they seem to be sort of dead or dying. >> Um and so I think that you're all volunteers and so I I hate to bring a criticism or a complaint uh to uh so
I'll I'll sweep it a little bit in the offer. If you need to replace those trees with ones that are hardier, I don't mind funding the that replanting. I mean, if you'll have the planting done, I would buy trees of sturdier stock. I mean, they were so spindly when
they were put in there. >> Sure. So, I do have a full update on on this. >> Is that right? >> Yes. >> Okay. >> I see. I thought it was going to be a tough act to follow. I was like, everybody knows his tree. Nobody knows my tree. >> No, I I'm >> I don't have famous trees. >> I'm very personally familiar with those
trees. So what what so what what I will share is those trees are a partnership with the garden club of Morris Plains. So they grow those trees at the uh town garden. >> Okay. >> So those are river birch trees. Those
were planted there just due to the water being right there and it is an ideal location. So to for your concern, those were planted last year. Again, we're in a drought again this year. But those last year were personally watered by members of this committee and by our
town DPW as well. What I will say is most likely there's three trees there. The first one closest to the road is probably completely dead. The other two are starting to regrow from the middle and from the bottom. So we are
continuing to monitor those. Um they have been pruned back at the top. So that literally just the state of the tree and the growth from underneath can come up and grow. >> Okay. So that's just my tree ignorance, not knowing that they're they're doing what they're supposed to be doing then.
>> Correct. They're being monitored and we're well aware of those specific trees. >> All right. >> Yes. >> Um our goal is to most likely put some more trees from the garden club uh there as well and we will be doing further planting and replanting that entire area.
>> Sounds great. >> Thanks a lot. Absolutely. Thank you for being here. >> Any other comments from the public? Seeing as there are none, they close this portion of the meeting. So on our sheet regarding the budget, um there is no budget number there, but if
you can take a look at the revised budget sheet, I just want to call uh to attention the asterisk uh regard regarding cost that was added uh into our budget. So if you see in the
uh asterisk below, it says cost for planting 10 trees at 3.95 per tree. waiting on invoices from Serbos. Uh that roughly $4,000, even though the purchase order has not been fully given to us, I
did ask Karen to make a notation and put an asterisk in our budget so we know where we are out outside of those trees. That gets us to the number that we have currently in our budget. >> Thanks for doing that.
So moving forward to communications, I do have uh one thing I just want to share that the trees from uh Lang uh Enterprise, which is the project management company uh doing some of the
work on 53 has fully planted uh their 18 trees uh that were requested by the initial um board from the planning board. Uh so those trees are in uh they are along 53 in front of the warehouses and are doing uh very well. That was
done in the uh tail end of September like to move forward to our foresters report. >> Thank you 2570. It's a tree on 87 Silvin. I think everybody's aware of what happened there.
>> Oh yeah. Sure. So, um I All right. Uh I Taran had referred this president to me and asked me if I could talk to JCPNL. So, I put a uh request in with JCPNL for that. Um instead of coming to me, they went to the house. They never like
closed the ticket or whatever. So, I didn't know. But I So, I I emailed her back and asked her, "Hey, has anyone come?" And she said someone had come. The story there was that she reported that there was a fire that uh emergency services had to respond to because the tree you saw.
>> Yeah. >> They put a a protective some sort of insulator over it. Um but they said they told her it was a temporary fix and so the resident was understandably concerned. Um because she said she had seen sparks coming from there before. One of her neighbors had recorded that and then there was a fire that was
enough that someone had to come out. So I told her we completely understood. You know, to my to me, you can tell me if I'm wrong, but the tree looks healthy otherwise, but the issue is it's a pole is the way the pole is leaning. JC's pole is leaning is is making the wires
come into contact with the tree. >> Yeah. No, I agree with you 100%. I looked at it. It's a superficial um wound on there, but the rest of the tree is in great shape. >> Yes. And it's a big tree. So, um you know, she had some concerns, I think, about the tree, which you know, I
understand. So that's why I wanted you to go and take a look at it to kind of reassure her. >> Yeah. >> Did they follow I know it's not an easy project. They're going to move the pole or extend or they extend it to get the >> So I talked to I I I asked Mike if he would talk to the mayor about it because
I but like you know I wanted this res concern to be addressed a buyer. That's totally understandable. So Mike talked to the mayor and the mayor I think I'll let you. >> So I spoke with the mayor. I gave the information regarding the poll. You have to give the poll number. the poll number
has been given to the uh town's uh GCPNL rep that manages the polls. Um it is on their radar. They will be sending someone out there to review our concern with the poll and hopefully do some fixing up of the pole. The pole is definitely leaning in towards the tree
as we kind of kind of noticed. Um, I was very disappointed to to be honest with the temporary fix that looks like two pool noodles were put on the wires. So, I I really hope that they do uh come through and address this uh poll concern.
>> We're going to put it on the worksheet, right? I mean, we absolutely need to follow up on that. So, >> yeah, we can stay on top of our contact there. >> The president did express some concern, you know, what the timeline was going to be and whether JC was going to do it, which I again understand. So, I think we
need to keep on top of that. >> Yes, the mayor has been >> Yes, >> a ticket has been submitted to our rep. So, we will definitely continue on this and we're trying to get better contacts from JCPNL. I I spoke to the the person who's in
charge of vegetation management at JCPNL, but I think issues like this are kind of below their, you know, he he's monitoring the whole region and and managing large scale vegetation clearing projects on transmission lines and things. So, I mean, we can't be bothering him every time we have, you
know, some trees. So, we need to have a better contact there because otherwise you're just routed through their normal system and they don't even tell you about the >> I agree with you. Well, in the past it is nice when they They sub work out central different aspect companies that
come in and at that time we would have a contact leaison we contact them directly say look we treated the stress they go there take a look because they were under contract for whatever three years you know so they would work with us which is great and now we don't have
that anymore so like you said channel is ridiculous takes you don't get answers waiting Sorry. >> Let me know how that works. >> Thank you. >> Sorry about that.
>> 2571 88 Littleton Road. Um, that is a county tree. It's not our respons. >> Well, okay. I didn't bring my notes about that. Okay. Because there was the other memo also from Mr. Drew with the three trees that were on West Channel
and those were removed. The stumps there are listed remove the stumps but also uh we don't know they have very tiny trees the county so I don't know when they're going to be replaced. That was what was told to me. >> Okay.
>> All right. But this one I'm pretty I'll check it again. >> No, I don't think you're finished. They say they were monitoring it. >> Oh, that's right. They're monitoring 88 Littleton. >> Yeah, it's the unfortunate part. When we
reach out to the county, I've kind of brought this kind of general area up before. All you get back is a we'll take a look at it type of a response. So, >> I'll call them again. >> West they cut them, but We have no idea when they can they'll take care of this.
>> If you remember, they they said that they didn't think it was a problem, but they would monitor it. >> That's 88. >> They hand over the stumps. We don't know when they're going to be removed and the trees are too tiny at the county.
>> Okay. 2572 41 Parker Drive. Um I did not see any concerns back there. I don't know if anybody else took a look. Um but I mean there's one tree close and it has a slight lean toward the sunlight but I didn't see any problem with the
roots or any decay or I don't recommend removing the tree at all. Again, unless somebody else saw >> I didn't know what tree was. >> Yeah, it was very unclear what tree was uh in question. So, it's just one of the things we'll event, you know, keep an
eye on uh in it. So, >> it was a dead one that fell. Maybe that was I don't believe it was it, but it was a little >> Okay. I believe it's right >> close to the path.
>> Yeah. No, I walked from the path in through his will notify him. >> Sure. >> 23 Birch Drive. Um there is a tree back there that should come out, but I don't believe it's on the town right away. There's no easement there if I'm not mistaken.
>> No, correct. There's no easement. I spoke with the town zoning official on this and really the tree is more or less on the street behind >> Hutton Place on Hutton Place three Hutton Place in the cold back there. So,
um I will reach out to that homeowner. >> 2574thorn 23r just 24 to 36 in. >> It's 23. >> No, 23. >> That's a 24 to 36 in. That's a
>> 27thorn 24 36 in 37th 36 removal and the stump is the same size. 2575
part um this fell in the back. I don't think it's a high priority for us on the ground possibly work in the winter try to get out of there after we've seen >> yes victory.
>> It was Yeah. >> No, I was going to take a look at it, but he said like maybe >> because it's all green and I don't want to go cutting like a full access into a 2576. This is Central Avenue, Homer. Um
there's a few trees there um that should be pruned. One is a 24 central. This is a 12 to 24 in and it has one low limb that's going to come off it right communication wires that we can handle anchor
24. >> Okay. two trees between >> one. >> Oh, no. We're we can handle it in the communication. I just want to let you know. >> Oh, okay. >> It's good to be addressed. >> Okay. Then at 18 homer, there's 24 to 36
in proof. And at 16 homers, there's a 36 plus >> 36. >> Yes. 257743 Franklin Place. DPW says they can remove the tree. So the only thing we have to do is the stump. It would be a 12 to 24
in stump. 2578. This is at the end of Franklin Place in Mount Way. There is a dead tree there. It's a 24 to 36 inch tree. >> Where is this tree exactly? I had trouble finding.
>> Basically, if you come up Franklin, we said turning left the right amount. You jumped the curb and drove straight into the park right in front of you. >> Didn't you take one down recently? Then >> we did further back. We took an ash or something or something. >> Yeah, we took we took one further back and that wasn't near where to press it.
>> We took one back there. This one's a bulb. to Frank. >> It is. It's a 24 to 36 >> on the right. That's the little road that goes through the >> not even to the road. If you were on Franklin, you get to Mountain Way.
Instead of making a left or right, you went straight into the park and jumped the curb >> straight into like the what? >> Yeah. Right there in front of >> I would say closer to a residence there's a ch. >> Yeah. >> I just fine with it to come down. I just
want to make sure it's in Robert's garden. There's a Robert's commission. So it's on the >> it's on. >> So I don't know what number way. There's a chain link fence. It's near there. >> It's 124. >> You know where the tree is, right? But
it mountain way. >> Yeah, that's fine. That's that's fine. Well, it's amazing Google put the address in it tells you shows you a tree
in full color like you're there. I'm sorry. >> No, >> it just makes it more. >> I mean, I'm looking at what you're talking Yeah. what we're talking about. >> All right. >> Sorry. >> You don't get headsets. >> Well, in case somebody else wanted to do
that, it's it's you know, the technology is there. You actually can go to and see it. Touch it. You >> want to see your trust if you say it's not on Robert's garden. My wife's on the Robert's garden commission. So if I approve, we're going to be in trouble. So I try
to make sure. >> And then we have one uh one stump on the corner of Sun Valley Way actually near those birch trees that we just discussed. 24 in. >> Where is that? What number?
It's at the park in the corner of Sun Valley and Watnham on Grand Sorry and Watn Park. >> So it's like a dam on the left hand side. >> Is this something that we don't have it's on this >> 789.
[Music] >> Okay. All right. So >> it's a 12 to 24. >> Thank you. 2579 Styles Avenue. There's a couple trees there should be address in them. Um
first one's 18 Styles. That's a 24 to 36 inch broom. 30 styles. That's a 36 plus broom. 55 styles. That's a 12 to 24 in 36, right? >> 55.
>> No, 55 is 12 to 24. And I also have 12thorn, which is 36. I was think a lot of work making this every meeting and I found it I asked the chair of meeting and I found it so helpful
when I was going for it all of the the do a sheet like that. >> No, no, I don't want you to do it. I'm saying Mike's doing it and he could give it to you and then you would you would have the notes already. It would save you some time. >> Oh, I know. But I like to put it on the memo. >> I don't want to mess with your process.
I just trying to save your work. >> I know. But this way I have all my memos, >> you know. >> Whatever. Yes, you have your sister. >> And yes, that's it on the memos. something on the worksheet. >> Oh, the one at 25 Harrison.
>> Yes, 25 Harrison. We've uh reviewed this uh walked their property line uh with the zoning official. This is on the back side of the home in town property. There's a large oak tree that kind of splits into two after about five or so
feet up. Um and it is completely uh dead. So just a removal. Uh the homeowner is fine with no >> ST. Okay. >> It's a 36 plus removal for 10:30.
>> Yes. >> So when we total up the entire worksheet, we will be approving 9805. >> May I have a motion to approve? >> So move. All >> in favor?
>> I do. Mrs. >> Yes. >> Mr. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Mir. >> Yes. >> So, moving on to the old business. Uh
this is something that we've uh that vice chair m spoken about regarding uh committees. Uh him and I had a very good conversation this morning. So I would like to move forward uh four committees
uh for the shade tree commission here. Uh the first one would be the committee of uh forestry management led by uh Mr. Mleier and then myself would be the second member of the committee. the committee of uh grant writing which
would be uh Miss Steart and myself uh the committee of uh tree planting which would be uh Mr. Dutler and Miss Dherty and the and the committee of the Arbor Day
program with schools and that would be Miss Dory and Mr. motion. >> Yes, I'd like a motion to move these committees. Yes. >> Mr. >> Yes. >> Mr. Mr.
>> Yes. >> I had a great conversation with Mike this morning and I'm really glad that we moved forward on it. Yes, we've aligned on our strategic partnership, the vice chair and myself, and uh working together to move things
forward. So, >> so moving on to uh new business. Um there are two other items that aren't on here. Um before we get to the discussion on planting uh afterare, I'd like to discuss um 10 Kowokowski Drive. Um the
homeowner was here last meeting. Uh so he had renovations done uh for utility work uh in the easement that's by his house. uh he has asked the shade tree for a letter with our approval for him
to have the town tree that is on his is on the town easement by his property removed. Uh the homeowner will be paying for the removal and he will be replanting two trees in its place. Uh,
so I would like to have approval from the uh, commission to draft a letter and send it to the homeowner. >> So he wants to take the tree down because of the fence, right? doesn't want to put it. >> So, what happened in the pictures of the
memos that for this specific memo when they were doing underground utility work, they dug uh a deep trench to redo wiring and he is concerned for the roots of the tree and would like it removed.
Um, not like I said, not asking the shade tree to uh take care of that for him. He would remove it on his own and then replant two trees uh in its place. We request the largest tree that we do. What size?
>> It's I believe it is a maple and I would say it is probably in the 12 to 24 in uh range. Yeah, I think somewhere >> there's no buyers there, which I'm assuming there aren't
>> he doesn't want it. >> I just want to make sure. >> No, I've had conversations with uh the homeowner and he is looking to replant similar uh style trees. I believe he's actually leaning towards maple. I will confirm that when I speak with him with
the letter. >> Okay. So, Mrs. >> Yes. >> Mr. >> Yes. >> Mr. >> Yes. >> Mr. >> Yes. So last meeting um I asked for a motion
to start our fall uh planning project. Um 25 plus letters were sent out to various residents that have had trees removed either this year or last year and some going back into 23.
I have the the list right here that I'll share with uh the commission. These are the people that have uh so far requested the trees and the type of trees that we are looking to plant in
those uh various locations. Um this would go very much handinhand with our discussion on planting care. Um it's 24 total trees to be planted um
across the burrow in various uh residential locations and a handful of uh locations throughout the burrow that we have deemed necessary to have trees. Uh I will say this is phase one of the
planting uh as we continue towards our goal of uh 40 plus trees planted in the burrow this year. Okay. >> 15 on the list. >> 15 sunsets.
>> People decide if you want to treat or not. Just think of that. He's going to have to treat right now. >> Well, he's thinking about it. He did not say he wants to or he doesn't want thinking about. >> Okay.
>> By the time we we get there, we'll take care. >> 40 Glen Brook wants a tree and 47. >> All right. And also the other one is I believe right on the other page. You want me to stop?
>> No. They didn't respond. I assume they want to treat. >> So, I haven't seen this list before. Can you just Can you just tell me what this list is? >> All these all these people basically
get back. Karen always has a list that we take down. Uh we still have a few to do and we chose uh and I chose Oak Lynon and the Cusa Dogwood for other wires.
>> Yeah, it looks good. So you've already contacted all these people then just >> they're all letters are mailed out. >> Okay. >> Okay. About at least a month ago Mike sent a letter >> and the letter said if you don't want to treat contact us otherwise >> I didn't I didn't see a letter.
So yes, the the letter that Karen drafted, it's a standard letter that's been used in the past. It says that the Shade Tree Commission has identified your property as a location to replant the tree. Um, and it does say to to call
in to Karen if you don't want the tree or where you would like it. Um, so we've communicated that out um based on the fact that already been a month. Yes, there have been a couple of people that have uh said no. So, they've been
removed uh off the list. Um but as right now, as of these that have not responded, we're going to move forward and uh I will speak with Serbo and ensure that everything is uh done in a timely fashion.
>> Okay. Can we just go through the list to see what you're going to like or you put Thank you. >> Just so I I mean I'm not against this list at all, but I just in the past I've gone around and knocked on everyone's door. If we don't think that's
necessary, that's fine. But just so that they know. And I did find that people had gotten the letter and did not want the tree. So I just, you know, you're going to be there >> once we order the trees and we know they're coming. >> We'll just follow the right location.
>> Yeah, sure. Just just let you know that did happen to me a few times and people said >> yes we >> what I don't want a tree and so I was glad I didn't show up with a with a backhoe for their front lawn. >> It is surprising the amount of uh turnowns that we we do get um warning
guys so we have >> not a problem. >> So I I would like to u move a motion to start the ordering process for these 24 trees.
I'll second. >> Yes, please. >> Okay, >> Mrs. Jordan. >> Yes, >> Mr. Dler. >> Yes, >> Mr. Yes. >> Mr. >> Yes. So in going um with our planting that
we're doing a uh discussion to be had is just kind of planting after care. Um Rob and I spoke regarding this this morning. Um I have been surprised at how well the kind of gator bags are doing on the
trees um that are on the trees on 53 that were planted by Lang. Um depending on the time that we do get from um Serbos, which is the nursery that we use, I would like to uh get gator bags
for these trees unless they're going to plant in December. At that point, we'll have an issue with freezing gator bags and probably won't do that. Um but one one of the other things and feel free to add to this as well. Um because the trees are small, we are going to ask uh
the nursery for some uh deer guard uh on the trees so they are not uh rubbed as well. >> How much? Just so every >> So each tree for a Yes, it's it's very minimum. So, um, and I'm waiting to get back if we could get kind of like a bulk
rate since we are ordering 24 trees. But normally what they do is for deer guard, which is like just a little fence that they kind of put around the base of the tree, it's $5 a tree. And then the the gator bag is an additional $20
um per tree. Uh, so depending on when these trees are going in the ground kind of depends uh whether we'll have the gator pigs or not. If it's too close to any time that it would be cold and freezing, probably will not use the gator bag. Um, but we'll look to to add
some additional gator bags into the spring as well when we're continuing our planting. One question I did have was something that we talked about this morning was um so I had said that uh I feel like it
would be a good idea for people whatever their whatever trees are planted in their district to go and check on them once or twice a week whatever to make sure they're adequately watered. Uh if I don't want to put work on the plant
the newly formed planting committee to do that. So, I mean, but you're the planting committee, so whatever you decide is fine, but I just want to make sure that they're getting watered and that the residents are watering them. If you would like to see my district, I'd be happy to check on the ones. >> So, one of the things that I'd like to
ask to uh to Dave, do you have a kind of little packet regarding like planting care or or anything that you have? If not, I could ask Serbo so that we can ensure that the resident does get like a little package to understand what they truly need to do to
care for the tree because we have had trees in the past we plant and then the resident just doesn't water them and they die and then we have to have them replaced. So, we'd like to kind of avoid that as much as humanly possible this time. >> I mean, there's nothing I have. I can make something up or sort of you might
have readily available. >> Okay. And if not, let me know. I'll be happy to put something in. >> Great. Um, since you are going to move forward with the gator bags, I think it makes it very simple for people to fill them up twice a week and have to worry about too much water, not enough water
easier. >> Great. Thank you. >> So, what are you looking at additional 600 or whatever bags and for the fences? >> Correct. It's I I don't think it's a big
uh cost for us especially to keep those going. >> Um is there any other new business uh prior to uh adjourning the meeting? >> I just had one small thing which is if
everyone could be on the lookout I'm going to send to Karen. I found I talked a few times about prioritizing our um our take down and pruning mostly pruning really more than take down
trees and um I found a great resource which I haven't been able to find before online from the US forest service. It's called urban tree risk management. I know we probably don't think of it more as plain as being urban but it's you know opposed to like
or something the opposition there. Um, and it's it's pretty long, so please don't be mad at me when you see how long it is. I think it's like 120 130 pages. However, it's a complete uh guide for uh people like us who are trying to manage
risk um in their community forests and um it kind of walks you through thinking about that, gives kind of a crash course and what things to look for. Um and so I think you know we should go through it. I'm not saying we have to do everything in there, but I think it's a it's a good place to start for us to try and
prioritize that. One of the things Mike and I had talked about in our conversation is in terms of our budgeting is I think it, you know, it's in my opinion, as I've said before, it's important that we're kind of identifying when we're doing pruning what's a risk and what isn't. And I don't feel like I
can do a good job with that because I haven't educated myself by looking at this. I think that this document will help us do it. So, I'd like to have a conversation about that. Um, at some point I I'll send it I'll send a link to Karen and you can everybody. Okay, that's it for me. Thank
>> you. >> I would uh please ask for a motion to >> May I have a >> Sure. Absolutely. >> I just have just three quick things. First, I wanted to commend Chair Robert Mer and chair Michael for
working together the workshop. Um, I think we're very productive. I see that. Um, the second thing is I I I enjoyed all the meetings, but this one I enjoyed the most. Don't ask me why, but I thought it was very nice. And the third
thing I want to say is I'm a finance and economics guy, so I'm I'm sure you could shut me up. You know that, right? You're the chair appointed by the mayor. So, I'm only going to be about half an hour, right? Anyway, um, you know, you guys give $97,000.
We should have downtown all full of roses and every 10 ft that town homes should have a tree on. Time out. What we have to do when I ask your help with this? You're taking me, right? Take >> talk loud.
>> Okay. Out of the 56,000 that you guys spent already, you only use 7% 7% for new plantings. People do not know that. They think that you take $96,000 and most of the things are supposed to be all plants. The
second thing is I'm going to close. If you keep with that projection, you might be at 8% out of the $96,000. And people have to know because they have this conception that all that 96 where are these trees? Where are these
trees? So, it bothers me. I defend you guys since I've been here trying to educate people, but I may need your help once in a while because people notes. >> I'm done, Mr. Chair. Thank you. >> No, absolutely. And I appreciate the the point. So, I will say that's that's one
of the things that we tend to undertake in this year is to a just strong budget management on on on this total budget that we have. Um B, our lofty kind of planting goals. Um we
planted 10 trees in the beginning of the year. We got 18 trees from Blang. We're pushing forward another 24 trees. The year's not over. We're going to do more. So, this will be our biggest year as far as planting goes.
>> That's because I'm here. >> Row and I expect to have a second round next meeting recommendation. It won't be 20. It'll be under 20 trees. I believe those places that you missed and try to
fill in. >> Thank you. >> Okay. Um um may I please have a motion to adjourn this meeting? >> Yes. And I just want to wish you as I as I make the motion a happy
anniversary. Michael and congratulations to you. >> Thank you. >> Happy anniversary. >> Happy anniversary. >> Second.