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Tree Board discusses ODOT right‑of‑way pear trees and mandatory public‑meeting training
Summary
Board members asked about replacements for pear trees removed in the ODOT right‑of‑way near Best Western and discussed scheduling the mandatory OGEC public‑meeting law training.
Board members raised two items during the board‑and‑staff comments portion of the meeting: replacement of pear trees removed in the ODOT right‑of‑way near Best Western, and scheduling of required public‑meeting law training for board members.
Board members said two Chanticleer pear trees that fell or were damaged by wind at the Best Western site were sawed off at ground level and asked whether the trees could be replaced. Staff replied that both trees are within the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) right‑of‑way and that ODOT has indicated a preference to reduce vegetation in its rights‑of‑way; staff offered to contact ODOT to ask about their intentions but said the tree board does not have jurisdiction to require replacements on ODOT land.
Separately, members discussed mandatory training from the Oregon Government Ethics Commission (OGEC) on public‑meeting rules. Staff reminded the board the training is required for public boards, runs about 90 minutes, and that members should sign up through the provided calendar link. Several members said they planned to schedule or had scheduled sessions in February; staff noted classes can fill quickly and advised board members to check available dates.
