Horticulture and Forestry Advisory Board Minutes 2007 07 05

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Horticultural & Forestry Advisory Board Minutes DATE Page 2 of 4 He also wished to change, "Fred said that we need to talk to the mayor about the lagging 501 (c)(3) status for the arboretum and we need to let him know that we are upset that it has not gone through yet." To read: Fred expressed concern about the lagging 501 (c )(3) status. Fred believes that because we don't take audio recordings of our meetings that inevitably things will be left out reflecting a bias on the part of the secretary. He objected to the minutes of June 7 because in his words "They are so detailed that they are a little misleading." Tim said that he would not glo through the minutes line by line, but there were some clarifications to be made. For instance: "Canada has 73 cities with complete bans on pesticides" should read: Canada has 73 cities with complete or partial bans on pesticides. The phrase "although he did not give us every reference; he has them to back up his claims." Should read: He can provide references to back up his statements. 'Tim found 5 studies that say it causes cancer." Should read: Tim found 5 studies that say it causes cancer in animals. 'When Tim contacted the EPA they said that they classify 2,4d as a carcinogen" should read: When Tim reviewed the EPA literature it said they classify 2,4d as a carcinogen. "Tim pointed out that less th'en 1/10 of 1 percent of a pesticide applied actually makes it into the target plant" should read: In some cases less than 1/10 of 1 percent... "Tim said he just wants the dangers to be known." Should read: Tim just wants the risks to ble known. Tim stated that he believes the minutes are a fair representation of what was said although they are not compliBtely accurate. Susan wanted it to be known while she is approving the minutes she does not agree with the declarative statements. Minutes approved with Fred's objection.