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Shade Tree Commission weighs homeowner removal application, memorial replacements and Sunnybrae clearing funding
Summary
Commission discussed a proposed simple homeowner tree-removal application that could require homeowners to replace trees or the town to replace them; members also approved ordering 10–15 replacement trees (six already replaced) with $100–$125 memorial plaque options and identified $3,000 for Sunnybrae billboard tree clearing.
Hamilton Township’s Shade Tree Commission reviewed routine policy and procurement items at its April 28 meeting, including a proposed simple tree-removal application for homeowners, memorial tree replacements, and funding earmarked for clearing near a billboard site.
Under old-business discussion, members reviewed a simple removal application for homeowners. Discussion focused on whether homeowners who remove a tree would be required to replace it to town specifications or whether the township would undertake replacement. The commission recorded an assignment for “Rob” to send letters related to the issue; the transcript does not identify Rob’s formal role beyond the referenced name.
Commissioners also discussed ordering 10–15 trees next month to replace trees in parks, with a memorial-plaque option priced at roughly $100–$125 per tree; members said six trees have already been replaced. Finally, members identified $3,000 to be used for clearing trees at the Sunnybrae billboard site but noted that any billboard installation must go through township property procedures because it would be sited by the interstate.
The meeting record shows no formal motion or vote on homeowner replacement requirements or on the Sunnybrae clearing funding during this session; members left further action to follow-up communications and letters.
