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representative. Mr. Fudala recommended that representatives be considered based on their avaiIabi l ity. Mr. Mull in recommended that the Planning Board representative be the Chair or the Chair's designee to allow flexibility, along with the Consulting Engineer or the Town Planner. Mr. Rowley questioned whether he would be authorized to grant a tree removal in an emergency situation requi ng immediate action. Mr. Rowley also questioned his authority during a situation similar to tonight's meeting, where the trees do not present a dangerous situation and he recommended that a distinction be made for the various situations. Regarding the trees that do not pose an immediate-risk to livelihood or property, the Chair suggested.that a site vi sit be requested by the Association and that the Chair or designee and the Consulting Engineer or Town Planner provide a field decision regarding the removal of the proposed trees. Should the Association disagree with the decision made by the Planning Board representatives, the Association could thea appeal the decision to the full Planning Board. Board members discussed emergency situations and Mr. Mullin suggested that common sense he used to race a decision regarding tree removal. The Chair stated that there should be a provision that, if a tree poses imminent danger, it-can be removed. Regarding a tree that poses an imminent threat to livelihood or property, the Association should make every effort to contact the Town Planner to schedule a site visit. However, if the site visit cannot occur in 24- 8 hours, the Association-may remove the tree but must then make a report to the full Planning Board VVith documentation, such as pictures, identifying the need for removal. It was also noted that if a gree has fallen, it may be moved out of the way. It was detcrmined that the Chair or the Landscape Chair of the Windchime Condominium Association may contact the Town Planner in order to schedule site visits, MOTION: lir. rini made a motion to continue the Public Hearing for the Windchime Condominium 'Frust to February 16 at'7: p.m. Mr. Mullin seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. Mr. Kooharian recommended that the Association consult with their arborist in order to develop standing list of acceptable trees, particularly native species trees_ It was recommended that the list would then provide flexibility to the Association to select their trees from a list rather than seeking approval for each replacement. BOARD MMS Chairman's Report-Ch ,irman Wa +gan reported that she is working on the draft Letter to the Editor regarding 1 lashpee Com ons. Reports Selectmen Liaison-Selectman Richardson reported that Library Director Helene Ioe has retired, with plans to return as a volunteer. A solution for the vacancy has been identified. Selectman Richardson noted that the-training program is almost complete and training of the 50 volunteers will begin soon. Language is bung prepared for a ballot question about recycling efforts in M shpo . Selectman Richardson reported that single stream has improved recycling somewhat but that waste must be reduced. It was noted that recycling increased %-+7% but that waste was reduced by only 1%. The Cape Cod water