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r <br />BOOK 6 '. PACE 3 38 <br />seems there was only one tree involved, as well as lack of a <br />clearing permit, and he did feel there is some question about <br />communication. He, therefore, felt imposing a fine of $500 would <br />be consistent with the approach taken on the previous case. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED <br />by Commissioner Bowman, to ask Harry Righton and <br />Michael Jaholkowski to make a voluntary contribution <br />of $500 in restitution for their violations and obtain <br />after -the -fact permits, and in the event they do not <br />voluntarily comply, to authorize staff to pursue <br />whatever legal action is available to us. <br />Commissioner Wodtke stated that he does appreciate the <br />applicant's sincerity and does not believe the violation was <br />intentional. He did feel, however, that we must get it across to <br />the public, and particularly to those who have occupational <br />licenses, that we are interested in saving our trees. <br />Commissioner Bird agreed that Mr. Righton is a fine member <br />of our community, but concurred with the importance of making <br />land clearers and the public aware of the need for a permit. <br />Planner Challacombe reported that since adoption of the <br />ordinance, most of the land clearing operators have been very <br />good about getting permits, and staff has tried to give them 24 <br />hour service. <br />Commissioner Wodtke noted that he is sitting on the commit- <br />tee that is reviewing occupational licenses, and he felt whenever <br />someone comes in for a license, the Tax Collector's office should <br />be able to hand them a copy of the appropriate ordinance. <br />N <br />Attorney Barkett believed that is a great idea, but wondered <br />if someone doesn't have to demonstrate a knowledge of the <br />ordinance before he can get a license. It was believed that <br />mainly they are supposed to demonstrate their competency at their <br />profession. <br />46 <br />