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� L 1� SEUCITM S MEETING ti e� March 2$ 1988 4 A regular meeting of the Boa of Selectmen was held on Monday, March 28 19 � � � S 8 , in the Selectmen's Meeting Roam. Town Office Btmlding, at 7:00 p.m. Chairman Eddison, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Dailey, Mrs. Smith, Mr., McSweeney; Mr. White, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen. Town Counse Mrs, Snow. Executive Clerk were present. OF TREES. PROSPECT HILL ROAD err ■i i.�i.miri�r. rimer •r.ni.i.i� ^rrq� The Board reviewed the report of the Tree Warden on the Public Hearing on March 15. on the proposal to remove twelve trees at 72 Prospect Hill Road, necessary in order to construct a sidewalk and stone wall. Francis Fields, Town Engineer and Peter Chalpin, Asst, Town Engineeer were present. Mr. Chalpin referred to three of the twelve trees on the p of Hamid Keramaty, and the request of Mr. Keramaty that these trees be retained. Mr. Mazerall, Tree Warden, had felt that two of these trees would probably suffer root damage f ram the excavation for a retai wall, but would do his best to save them if so directed. After the excavation he would inspect the trees for damage and if, in his opinion, they would represent a hazard in time to came, would remove them, �■•• Mr. Keramaty agreed with this procedure and asked if a third tree, could be included. Mr. Chalpin reported that the tree has Dutch Elm disease., and should cue down, It would be replaced by a shrub. Mr, Keramaty asked that the Elm tree be left s g and said he would be responsible for its removal if it eventually dies. Mrs. Smith suggested that the tree be treated by injections and cutting back. R Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the removal of nine of the trees on the property of Hamid Keramaty and Cathy Collins, 72 Prospect Hill Road. Two oak trees will be left in place until after the excavation for the construction of a retaining wall. If it appears that these trees have suffered extensive root damage and will not survive, they will be removed at the discretion of the Tree Warden. Mr. Keramaty will assume responsibility for the treatment and. if necessary, the disposition of an oak tree on his property. Mr. Chalpin said that only the elm tree would be replaced by shrubbery in response to Mr. Keramaty's request for additional shrubs. Mr. Marshall advised that this be kept open if the property looks too barren after the tree removal . Mr. Keramaty said he had planned to build a fence for safety to his children since he would be losing the use of three feet of his front pro and felt that the Town should award him damages. Mr. White noted that Mr. Keramaty has three years in which to appeal the Town's decision that no damages are warranted. EXTRA W01RK OMER ■ E ROOFING Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve Extra Work order #1, Contract 88 -13 with Professional Roofing, in the amount of $4.000.00, with a revised contract amount of $35,899.00.