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55. Exemption for Tree Preservation (Introductory Statement). Consensus was to eliminate this section from the draft ordinance. 56. Exemptions for Tree Preservation. Consensus was to eliminate this section from the draft ordinance. 57. Exemptions for Grandfathered Projects. Selected text was: "Requirements of this ordinance may be waived by the Community Development of the City of Ramsey for a land disturbance permit which is to proceed with development of a larger project, at least 75% of the land of which has already received a permit or permits initiating clearing or grading activities prior to the effective date of this ordinance. All potential grandfathered project must submit an appeal for consideration." 58. Exemption for Horticultural and Agricultural Use. Selected text was: "Nothing included in the provisions of this Ordinance is intended to prohibit agriculture, silviculture, horticulture or nursery operations within the city." 59. Exemption for Timber Harvest. Consensus was to eliminate this section from the draft ordinance. 60. Exemption for Treatment of Disease or Infestation. Selected text was: "Upon the advice of the county extension service or the Georgia Forestry Commission in accordance with commonly accepted forestry practices and a finding of a tree disease or infestation, the Zoning Enforcement Officer may authorize the removal of trees to prevent the transmission of disease or infestation, to prevent the danger of those trees falling, or to prevent the potential injury to life and property." OTHER DISCUSSIONS Mr. Bacon briefed the committee on the Traprock Commons neighborhood group and their problem with the Scotch Pine plantation. The DNR's assistance is expected to bring firewise program funding to assist the neighborhood pilot program and perhaps the whole community. Mr. Max asked the Committee's support for convening a panel of communities to share their experience with implementing tree conservation ordinances. Mr. McDilda stated that he would place this suggestion on the revised timetable. Mr. Max volunteered to coordinate the invitation to the participants. Motion by Committee Member Strommen and seconded by Committee Member Connolly to direct Mr. McDilda to provide an opportunity in the revised timetable for the Ramsey EPTF to host a public informational meeting between the public and representatives of other communities regarding implementation of tree preservation ordinances. Further, to direct Committee Member Max to coordinate the format, publication, and invitations of said meeting.