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<br />Minutes - Lexington Town Tree Committee <br />July 10, 2003 @ 7:30 AM <br />Town Office Building: Rm. 111 <br />Attendance: J. Frey, P. Mazerall, A. Senning and S. Solomon, N. Walker, J. Wood and J. Krieger (Selectman) <br />1. Minutes of the June 12 meeting were approved as submitted. <br />2. D. Pinsonneault is on vacation. <br />3. Tree Manual: Decisions made during the June 19 working session at J. Frey’s house were reviewed. <br /> Printing Issues: <br /> 1,000 copies; text: double-sided; graphics: single sided; all 60# vellum. <br /> covers: 1 color; light green 67# Bristol; black plastic spiral binding. <br /> Best quote is Sir Speedy (Bedford St., Lexington) at $2,127 ($2.13 ea.). They have been very cooperative. <br />September deadline. <br />4. Massachusetts DEM Grant Application: (J. Wood) <br />All work must be done during the Grant period. Work done previously can not be credited. <br />Landscape Architect can be billed at $25/hr. Monies are available for this Grant. <br />Letters of support are to be solicited from Selectmen, Conservation Commission, Lexington Field & Garden Club and <br />Tree Committee. <br />Proposal is due Aug. 15 to Eric Seaborn --- Urban Forestry Program <br />5. Tree Manual Copyright: <br /> Cost is $20. Copyright whole manual or graphics only? <br /> Why? (J. Krieger): To recognize quality of work, not to discourage reproduction. <br /> Refer to Town Counsel for decision. <br />6. Tree Planting and Removal at Rindge Park (Arlington Reservoir): <br /> Large willow removed. Neighbors raised over $200 for new trees. <br /> Other species recommended. There is room for several trees. <br /> Will schedule walk with neighbors (J. Frey et.al.) <br /> Good opportunity to form a "Friends of Park" organization (use Lincoln Park as example). <br /> Prepare a "List of Needs" rather than just react. <br /> Arlington is removing trees to preserve the dam, prevent erosion and as flood control? <br /> Doubts expressed that tree removal is appropriate for these aims. <br />7. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 AM. <br /> Next meeting: Thursday, August 14, 2003 at 7:30 AM in Rm. 111, Town Office Bldg. <br />Respectfully submitted: <br /> <br /> Susan Snell Solomon <br />