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Residents urge removal of storm-damaged trees near Rolling Hills Loop, Heritage Point Drive
Summary
Residents Tom Martin and Don Brothers told the board about a dead tree at 18906 Rolling Hills Loop and a hurricane-damaged invasive tree and debris pile behind 11453 Heritage Point Drive; the Board asked the District Engineer to investigate and tasked Grounds Superintendent Tim Gatz with follow-up.
Two residents raised safety concerns during public comments. Tom Martin asked about CDD plans for Rolling Hills Loop and reported a dead tree near the edge of his property at 18906 Rolling Hills Loop that "has been there for two or three years" and that he "thinks the tree needs to be removed and that the area is an eyesore." Chair Lonergan said the District Engineer coordinated with Environmental Solutions on wetland cleanup but that the Engineer must determine whether woody material larger than 5 inches in diameter may be removed; Lonergan asked for the tree’s exact location and said the Engineer would investigate.
Don Brothers described a damaged, invasive tree behind 11453 Heritage Point Drive, told the Board the previous owner left a debris pile on CDD land, and said the tree is a hazard that "might land on nearby homes during a hurricane" if not removed. Supervisor Stephen Putman inspected the site the morning of the meeting and photographed the pile; the Board referenced A‑Z Tree Service estimates on the agenda and ultimately approved the $600 remove-with-stump-grind for 11453 Heritage Point Drive. Grounds Superintendent Tim Gatz will coordinate follow-up and the District Engineer will be asked to make removal determinations where large-diameter material is involved.
