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Town of Lexington Lexington Tree Committee Minutes August 13, 2015 A meeting of the Lexington Tree Committee was held on August 15, 2015, 7:30-9:30 a.m. at the Samuel Hadley Public Services Building, Room 125. A quorum of five was present. Members Present: Chris Filadoro, (Public Grounds Superintendent, Tree Warden), John Frey (chair), Karen Longeteig, Gerry Paul, Anne Senning, Nancy Sofen, Suzanne Barry (Selectman Liaison) Members Absent: Jewel Kuljian, Jim Wood The meeting acted on the following items: 1. Anne Senning was appointed as scribe: The minutes of the meeting of July 9, 2015, were approved with a minor correction. 2.Tree Bylaw 203 Grove St: Chris Filadoro, Tree Warden had reviewed the property; a large number of trees had been removed from the center of the lot, but not within the area covered by the Tree Bylaw. Tree Bylaw Review: Gerry Paul will secure the tree bylaws of Wellesley, Newton and Brookline to compare to the Lexington Tree Bylaw, with the objective to improve the town Bylaw. 3. White Oak at 524 Concord Ave: Chris Filadoro, Tree Warden discussed the option of saving the tree with the current homeowner. The Lexington Tree Warden and homeowner are to meet annually to review the status of the tree in accordance with accepted Town pruning and maintenance practices. Chris Filadoro will draft a letter to this effect to be reviewed by Town Counsel. On approval, the letter will be signed by the homeowner and Chris Filadoro, Tree Warden, representing the Town of Lexington. 4. Spring 2015 Tree Planting: Chris Filadoro, Tree Warden reported that all 70 setback and street trees have been planted. Eight of ten 2014 setback redbuds planted in spring 2014 died and needed to be replaced. The committee discussed various ways to publicize the setback tree program, including through the PTA President’s Council. Jewel Kuljian, key member of the Tree Committee setback planting program was not present for this discussion, so no decisions were made. Chris Filadoro reported that in his opinion bare root planting has worked successfully for the past two years. He and his staff have been able to plant 130 trees annually, planting 65 trees each in spring and fall seasons using a contractor to excavate heavily compacted areas. He tries to complete spring planting as early as possible, but spring demands are numerous. Fall planting is done after dormancy. One staff member using the water truck waters newly planted trees for two seasons.