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Lexington Tree Committee, Lexington, MA Minutes for Jan. 12, 2006 Present: John Frey, Chair; Jim Jones; Karen Longeteig; Jeanne Krieger; Gerry Paul; David Pinsonneault; Anne Senning; Nell Walker; Jim Wood 1. The minutes of the 12/8/05 meeting were not available. J. Jones was appointed scribe. 2. D. Pinsonneault report: a) under the Tree By-law from 10/1/01 to date: 422 sites visited; 288 closed; 484 trees approved for removal; 215 removed; 1125 to replant; 486 done; b) Forestry staff: 5 pruned, 8 removed (some perhaps damaged by gas leak). He also distributed copies of the new state DCR grant regulations. 3. K. Longeteig and G. Paul reported on 12/15/05 meeting with Lakis Koulouris of LCTV about videotaping K. Longeteig’s Powerpoint presentation. It was decided to do the videotaping in the studio, with outside shots added later. 4. At the above meeting, there was also discussion about videotaping the lecture series. Two cameras will be borrowed, for the speaker and for the screen, although there is some question about the quality of screen shots. 5. The report on the Planning and Education Grant focused primarily on the mailer, which is in the process of being assembled, with companies having been contacted concerning printing and other aspects. 11,000 copies will be sent to Lexington homes, addressed to “Resident” as the cheaper option. 6. J. Frey and N. Walker will introduce the first speaker of the Lecture Series, Peter Del Tredici. 15 minutes will be allotted to questions if the speaker wishes to have them. Other details will be addressed at a meeting between G. Paul and the library staff. A concern about a scheduling conflict between the April lecture and Passover was discussed, with the conclusion that the date could not be changed but a message of regret would be sent. 7. Tree inventory methods will be looked over at a sub-group meeting at DPW on Tuesday, 1/24, at 9:00 am. 8. The Committee report for the Town Annual Report has been completed. 9. “Tree Talk” articles: Jan.: J. Jones; Feb.: J. Frey; March: A. Senning: April: J. Wood; May: K. Longeteig; June: N. Walker; July: unassigned; Sept.: G. Paul. 10. In reporting on the Tree Inventory, A. Senning commented on the large number of Norway Maples along the bikeway. Next regular meeting: February 9, 2006, 7:30 am in Room 111