HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-10-2023 Tree Committee Meeting MinutesCity of Fairhope Tree Committee
Work Meeting
August 10, 2023
PRESENT:
Paul Fontenot -Chair
Skip Jones
Cory Martin
May Moss Parker
Jamie Rollins
Hunter Simmons
Carol Sullivan
Craig Tappan
Meeting called to order by Chair at 3:15 for the purpose of discussing revisions to the Tree Ordinance.
Hunter Simmons addressed conflicts between Tree Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations . Extensive
discussion of various sections of existing regulations as either conflicting with subdivision
requirements or being unclear followed. Practical examples were given .
Jamie Rollins added other insights to problems with hands on execution of regulations.
Hunter Simmons will make suggested changes to elements discussed for committee 's approval and
recommendation. He will also bring Building Code, Tree Ordinance and Planning & Zoning Regs. into
compatible form .
Paul Fontenot recommended the formation of two (2) subcommittees :
Committee to oversee re-writing of Tree Ordinance to align with Subdivision Regs -Craig Tappan
Committee to revive city's Tree Trails such as replacement of tree tags. -no volunteer
Next meeting will be held on October 12 .
Meeting adjourned at 4:40 .
Respectfully Submitted,
May Moss Parker, acting sec.