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Minutes of Lexington Tree Committee Meeting of March 14, 2013 -7:30 AM 201 Bedford Street, Lexington, Massachusetts 02420 Members Present: John Frey, Chair, Anne Senning, Jewel Kuljian, Jim Wood, Chris Filadoro(Tree Warden) Members Absent: Karen Longeteig(on travel), Gerry Paul, Nell Walker, Deb Mauger(selectmen's liaison), Jane Beswick(Friends of Trees) 1. Jim Wood was appointed scribe and the minutes for the Special Tree Committee meeting of March 5, 2013 were reviewed and approved as amended. 2. Meeting Conduct -Anne Senning spoke about how we might retain the collegiate manner of discussion that has characterized our meetings in the past. Listening to others as they spoke, waiting to be recognized before speaking and not interrupting others would be helpful in maintaining a courteous atmosphere.A suggestion was made that speakers try to be concise in their statements and positions as a means of moving the meetings along at a better pace. Those attending concurred. 3. 11 Castle Road -The owner had requested of Jewel K. what the setback criteria was for Town supplied trees as during the October 2012 storm he had lost a large Oak and in addition had two other trees taken down. After discussion the Tree Committee reaffirmed the 20 foot nominal distance, to allow us to spread our resources further. Jewel K. will communicate this information to the homeowner. 4. Town Hall Shrubs now in Nursery -The DPW is in process of replanting the Town Hall area. Until it is clearer what the needs for shrubs is they should remain in the Nursery. After completion of the total planting effort, left over shrubs could be made available to the Conservation Stewards. The DPW would be appreciative of anyone in the Tree Committee who wanted to take on the Landscape Design task of where to replant the shrubs now in the Nursery, to the Town Hall area. a. Replanting of the Linden displaced by the new "300" town clock. The new location for this approximately 4 inch caliper Linden has not been designated. The Tree Committee had previously voted to save this tree and Anne S. requested this topic be placed on the next regular meetings agenda. 5. Nursery Tree Evaluation- March 20 Wednesday, at 7:30 AM was reaffirmed as the date for the Nursery tree evaluation. March 21 Thursday, at 7:30 AM is the alternative rain /snow date. The Tree Committee requested that the four Tree Forestry personnel be present to assist in the evaluation. 6. Nickles Commemorative Tree Planting- Chris F. will plant in the next two weeks. Dig Safe has been completed. 7. Street/Setback Tree Process -Anne S. requested this topic be placed on the next regular meetings agenda 8. Cumberland Farms (Gulf Station)presentation and plan review- Mr. Christopher M. Tymula of MHF Design Consultants, Inc. Tel 603 - 8930720 presented plans for the Cumberland Farms major renovation at 324 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA 02420.