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Minutes-Lexington Tree Committee Meeting of January 11, 2007 1. Markus Pinney was appointed scribe. The Minutes of December 14, 2006 with a few clarifications and additions were approved. 2. In Attendance at the Tree Committee Meeting: David Pinsonneault, Tree Warden; John Frey, Chairman; Members: Anne Senning; Nell Walker; Jim Wood, and Markus Pinney. Jeanne Krieger, Selectmen. Sue Solomon, former-committee member. 3. Tree Warden Report: David Pinsonneault 3.1 477 total sites, 328 closed, Total applications for tree removal 566, with 270 removed, Total trees to plant 1346, with 614 planted 3.2 Nell raised question about Adams Street. Dave to keep track and add to replacement list when necessary. 3.3 Copies of Dave’s proposed changes to the Bylaw were circulated and discussed at length. There was particular focus on the proposed change to Section 120-3, Definitions, under the term “Setback Area.” It was moved by Markus Pinney, and seconded by Jim Wood, that an additional sentence under Dave’s proposed changes for Section 120-3, Definitions would be added at the end of the proposed text change to read as follows: “Final judgments regarding required tree protections during construction shall be made by the Tree Warden where deviations from the drip line setback standard are required.” 3.4 Dave reported on his recent budget discussions with the Town Manager, Carl Valente. With respect to the proposed tree inventory grant, Dave recommended Anne and Jim make a call to Carl conveying the Tree Committee’s support of maintaining a useable tree inventory. 3.5 The prior item (3.4) led to discussion about the functional utility and future needs of the Town with respect to its existing GIS program. 3.6 Dave reported on his calls regarding a few other Town’s efforts to address the Winter Moth problem. 3.7 Dave reported that the 500 Commemorative Tree Program brochures have been reprinted and are available at his office at 201 Bedford Street. th 3.8 Dave reported that he will attend the upcoming hearing on February 13 regarding the pending approval by Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for planting to be conducted in the Tree Farm.