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Missing Dan Kramer, a real Sussex County character The late Dan Kramer not only commented at Sussex County meetings, but also during DelDOT public hearings when he had something to say about a project. His clipboard was his filing system. RON MACARTHUR Ron MacArthur Dan Kramer passed away Sept. 14; Im missing him. Dan, a watchdog of Sussex County government, missed only a handful of meetings and workshops for more than two decades. And he spoke at nearly every one of them, if only to remind cou...

repair, we can sever the roots at that point. >> so, typically there is a discussion about replacement trees. so smaller trees that is being removed is it being replaced by the city with another tree? >> yes. >> has there ever been a discussion about a replacement tree to be some resolution around this particular one? in the past when you have presented and people have had different opinions about whether trees stay or go, is there a discussion about what a replacement tree should look...

replaced by the city with another tree? >> yes. >> has there ever been a discussion about a replacement tree to be some resolution around this particular one? in the past when you have presented and people have had different opinions about whether trees stay or go, is there a discussion about what a replacement tree should look like, has there been discussion about that? >> there has not. >> the other question i had about the canopy, it did look more balanced on the picture you showed ...

no problem with the department of public works. in the past years, 1994, the flags were replaced. we asked the roots be terminated and they said they would not repair the roots. if i understood you correctly you were doing some cutting of the roots? sorry. as i understand they were going to terminate some of the roots. it seems to be a little late to be doing that when it should have been done in 1994 when we first asked this question. i have been in the construction business for 50 ye...

its windy is very apprehensive. he states hes very uncomfortable with these branches. over the years dwp has said they are going maintain these trees and they dont. their intentions are good. they have monetary problems. but i think the city has a responsibility to protect taxpayers property. thats our concern that our property as well as the publics safety, people walking on the street, pedestrians, traffic could all be impacted by this tree. it is out of balance. it is leaning toward...

through the public notification process which in this case we did approve the tree for removal and it was the public appeal that led us to the departmental hearing. >> there is nothing to prevent a private citizen to go ahead and pay for the removal. >> thats not the issue. >> its an entirely different question? >> correct. >> okay. thank you. >> you say people who came to the hearing and wanted the tree maintained. do you remember? >> our findings say there were three, they must have ...

being removed is it being replaced by the city with another tree? >> yes. >> has there ever been a discussion about a replacement tree to be some resolution around this particular one? in the past when you have presented and people have had different opinions about whether trees stay or go, is there a discussion about what a replacement tree should look like, has there been discussion about that? >> there has not. >> the other question i had about the canopy, it did look more balanced ...

>> if we are talking process, merits are a separate question. you dont have extra time to argue those. do you have a question about the process here? >> yes >> the process is that three have indicated to go with your inclination to go with your ruling. im not. its not personal. the commissioner who is absent then could make a deciding vote in your favor or against you depending on what she reviews. after she reviews the record and the merits and she will attend the hearing on july 17. ...

rebuttal with the appellant. >> sir, you didnt identify yourself to the board, are you mr. sullivan? >> im gerald sullivan. i have no problem with the department of public works. in the past years, 1994, the flags were replaced. we asked the roots be terminated and they said they would not repair the roots. if i understood you correctly you were doing some cutting of the roots? sorry. as i understand they were going to terminate some of the roots. it seems to be a little late to be doi...