TOWN OF FLAVORTOWN
AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE ON PLAQUE NOMENCLATURE
Report to the Town Council
Submitted for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, June 24, 2025
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I. Charge
At its regular meeting of May 27, 2025, the Town Council referred to the Subcommittee the question of whether the plaque beneath the Norway maple at Fennel and 4th should read "Norway Maple" or "Norway Maple (Acer platanoides)".
II. Membership
- Councilmember Marcus Delgado, Chair
- Denny Frawley, resident member
- Staff liaison: Office of Signage Compliance
III. Background
The item was placed on the Council's agenda at the request of Denny Frawley.
The item was referred to the Subcommittee at the May 27, 2025 regular meeting.
The question before the Subcommittee concerns two alternatives: Norway Maple (Acer platanoides), and Norway Maple.
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IV. Meetings Held
| Date | Location | Members Present | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, June 5, 2025 | Conference Room B, Town Hall | All | 51 minutes |
| Thursday, June 19, 2025 | Conference Room B, Town Hall | All | 64 minutes |
V. Proceedings
At its first meeting, the Subcommittee elected Councilmember Delgado as Chair and adopted its rules of procedure.
The Subcommittee reviewed the minutes of the May 27, 2025 regular meeting in their entirety.
On June 19, 2025, members of the Subcommittee visited the plaque beneath the Norway maple at Fennel and 4th and observed it.
The Subcommittee discussed whether its charge extends to the plaque beneath the Norway maple at Fennel and 4th as a whole or only to the question referred. No determination was made.
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VI. Findings
- The question referred to the Subcommittee remains before it.
- The Subcommittee has not completed its review.
- Additional time is required.
VII. Recommendation
The Subcommittee respectfully requests an extension of 60 days to complete its review, and that the Council receive this report as a report of progress.
Respectfully submitted,
Councilmember Marcus Delgado
Chair, Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Plaque Nomenclature
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Attachment A: Schedule of Meetings
- Thursday, June 5, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
- Thursday, June 19, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
Attachment B: Photographs
Photographs of the plaque beneath the Norway maple at Fennel and 4th taken during the site visit are on file with the Clerk's office and may be inspected during regular office hours.