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CDD reviews Environmental Solutions scope to manage wetland NWRA-33
Summary
The board reviewed an amended Environmental Solutions proposal to remove dead shrubs, cut back vines at the waterline, attempt selective herbicide treatment, and remove small invasives in wetland NWRA-33; the work excludes removing material larger than 5 inches in diameter or vines in the canopy.
Board Chair Kathleen Lonergan read an amended scope of work from Environmental Solutions for cleanup inside wetland NWRA‑33 that limits removal to material the contractor can access and specifies methods to manage vines and invasive plants.
Lonergan read the scope: "The task is for removal and disposal of several dead or dying bushes around the perimeter and wetland NWRA-33, specifically including the two dead oak and maple tree branches, southwest portion of the area, adjacent to water lilies. We will also attempt to kill back the vines on the north side and southeast site by both cutting at the water level and selective use of herbicide. ... While we are onsite, we will also remove and or spray a small invasive in the buffer perimeter that sprouted up since our last task in the wetland area. This work area is the transitional adjacent to the grass backyards and has standing although dead leaves. Care crew has not been able to mow down the dead leaves because of the slope when equipment is placed on it. We will hand pull the weeds, standing weeds and weedwack as needed." (excerpt read aloud).
District Manager Chuck Adams noted the ES approach is more handwork and aesthetic, while A‑Z Tree Service would employ a forestry mulcher. The minutes record the Board's prior approval of an ES proposal that required amendment; corrections were made and ES work inside NWRA-33 will proceed as amended.
