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AD-HOC COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP AN APPROACH FOR STUDYING PATHWAYS& n EES OF 3R I
THE PELICAN BAY SERVICES DIVISION BOARD 1 FEB 2 0 2013
MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY,JANUARY 22,2013
LET IT BE REMEMBERED that the Ad-Hoc Committee to Develop an Approach for Studying
Pathways and Trees of the Pelican Bay Services Division Board met Tuesday,January 22,2013
at 1:00 PM at the Community Center at Pelican Bay,8960 Hammock Oak Drive,Naples,Florida.
The following members were present:
Ad-Hoc Committee to Develop an Approach for Studying Pathways&Trees
Keith J.Dallas,Chairman Dave Trecker
Tom Cravens Mary Anne Womble absent
Pelican Bay Services Division Board
John Iaizzo Susan O'Brien
Pelican Bay Services Division Staff
W.Neil Dorrill,Administrator Mary McCaughtry,Operations An st/7
Kyle Lukasz,Operations Manager Lisa Resnick,Raiding Secretary
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Ian Orlikoff,ISA Certified Arborist Henning
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AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Tree Health along Pelican Bay Boulevard presentation by Ian Orlikoff,Certified Arborist
3. Audience Comments
4. Adjourn
ROLL CALL
With the exception of Ms.Mary Anne Womble,all Ad-Hoc Committee members were present.
INTRODUCTION
Chairman Dallas explained that in light of increased Clam Bay responsibilities given to the
Pelican Bay Services Division,and the recent Pelican Bay Boulevard pathways repaving done by the
County,he mentioned lowering the priority of the pathways project,with the exception of Mr.Ian
Orlikoff Certified Arborist's initial evaluation of the tree canopy.
TREE HEALTH ALONG PELICAN BAY BOULEVARD PRESENTATION BY IAN ORLIKOFF.ISA
CERTIFIED ARBORIST
Mr.Ian Orlikoff,Certified Arborist,presented an initial analysis of the tree canopy along the
west side of Pelican Bay Boulevard(from The Commons to North Tram)for the ultimate goal of
developing a tree canopy management plan that is flexible,and can be implemented in phases,and
offers alternative designs and materials.He stressed the importance of investing in sustained results,
which will reduce costs over time,infrastructure damage,and potential liability.
Mr.Orlikoff evaluated specific trees and recommended mitigation for many to either curve
pathways around trees,or construct pathways using flexible permeable pave��meent.He did advise
removing several trees due to lack of structural integrity caused by cutting'ro"otse o accommodate
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previous pathways installations.He did not recommend using root barriers that can predispose trees
to fail.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Comments made to encourage involving homeowners associations adjacent to the
evaluation areas prior to taking recommended actions;and to expand the evaluation area,include
the impact to the tree canopy,and incorporate cost of an expanded evaluation into next year's
budget.
Mr.Lukasz clarified that the Pelican Bay Services Division or County was responsible for the
area between the pathway and the street;and the association was responsible for the area between
the pathway and private property.
Mr.Orlikoff estimated the cost to prepare today's initial evaluation of the section of Pelican
Bay Boulevard(from The Commons to the North Tram)was approximately$500.
Dr. Trecker made a motion,second by Mr.Cravens to make a recommendation to the Pelican Bay
Services Division Board to have Mr. !an Orlikoff, Certified Arborist evaluate the trees along the
entire length of Pelican Bay Boulevard. The Subcommittee voted unanimously in favor and the
motion passed.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Cravens made made a motion, second by Chairman Dallas to adjourn. The Subcommittee
voted unanimously in favor,the motion passed,and meeting adjourned at 2:35 p.m.kAg----
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