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Enivornmental Board March 31, 2021 Page 4 DRAFT MINUTES Mr. Sullivan noted that in most cases those boulevard trees were planted by the City, they aren’t owned by the property owner and they may need to be informed of that. Ms. Cavegn noted that it would helpful if homeowners are shown how taking a boulevard tree down will be protecting the other trees that are on their property. Ms. Holmes stressed that clear communication with the homeowner is very important to set expectations and understanding. Mr. Nelson showed an example of a letter that is sent out to homeowners about the removal of the boulevard tree. He noted that if the City sends out 100 letters, 90% of the situations will resolve with no further contact with homeowners. Mr Sullivan requested that a copy of the tree removal letter be sent out to the board. Mr. Schwartz wanted to know if the 300 trees that require removal are all boulevard trees on City owned property. Mr. Nelson confirmed that there are 300 boulevard ash trees remaining. Mr. Sullivan MOTIONED that the board agrees with the staff recommendation that resident-financed treatments be limited to privately-owned trees. Boulevard ash trees should be managed in accordance with the City’s EAB response plan currently in place, in part which calls for removal and replacement of all boulevard ash trees. The Enivormerntal Board recommends that the City Council would address any contentious issues with residents rather than the board. Ms. McNulty seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0. Mr. Sullivan mentioned that Mr. Nelson did a great job with article in the City newsletter. VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Solid Waste Abatement Advisory Team (SWAAT) meeting notes SWAAT meets every two months. Mr. Sullivan would like the board to see what other cities are involved in. The board discussed organics pick up by trash haulers.