HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-06-20 Beautication CALDWELL BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
i June 20, 1976 - 11 :55 A.M.
1 Present: members - Roberts, Wallace, Rankin, Conger
ex officio - Bauman
guests - Jess Payne, Parks Superintendent
The meeting was called to order in the Council chambers by Vice Chairman Roberts.
Trees - Bobbie Rankin and Marilyn Bauman reported on a meeting with Jess Payne
concerning Dutch Elm disease. No cure is known but the disease may be arrested
with a treatment which costs from eight to fifteen dollars per tree. The City
will be spraying for the Dutch Elm beetle which is the carrier of the disease.
Bobbie further reported on meeting with Craig Barrett at the Extension Office who
does not believe the disease arresting treatment mentioned above is effective. The
disease is a fungus and is transmissable from wood cut from diseased trees or the
cutting equipment. Therefore, it is necessary to burn wood immediately and sterilize
equipment before making further cuts.
Marilyn presented the Boise Ordinance on Trees and Shubbery for study by Commission
members. (copy attached) A recommendation concerning such an ordinance for
Caldwell will be voted on at the next regular meeting.
It was decided that a tour to acquaint citizens with Dutch Elm disease and related
problems would be helpful both to educate and develop awareness. Jess Payne volun-
teered to lead the tour and will invite the Boise City Forester to also attend.
Tour will begin at the Student Union parking lot at the College of Idaho at 9:00 A.M.
on Thursday, July 15. Bobbie Rankin will contact College of Idaho personnel.
A Val Wallace will contact local nurseries and tree services. Marilyn Bauman will
/ contact City Council members, Don Horan, and a list of citizens who have expressed
concern over the tree situation to her. Ken Roberts will contact the News Tribune.
Vacancy on the Commission - New names were presented for possible appointment. A
list will be presented to the Mayor for appointment at the next regular Council
meeting.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1 :20 P.M.
Shirley Conger
Secretary