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Tree Committee Meeting Minutes. June 9, 2022 Attendees: Gerry Paul (Chair), Gloria Bloom, James Wood, Nancy Sofen, Marty Kvaal, Mark Connor, Pat Moyer (delayed due to travel plan) Mark Sandeen (SB Liaison), Barbara Tarrh (pending new committee member) 1. Mark Connor was appointed scribe. The Minutes of May 12, 2022 were unanimously approved. Forestry Department Updates: (Note; Dave Pinsonneault informed the Committee that members of the DPW staff will no longer attend the meetings in person and will communicate updates through email) Tree Committee discussed the change in communication status and requested that Gerry along with Mark reach out to Dave for a meeting to discuss improving the communication gap and relationship between the TC and the DPW. 2. Spring Planting: (DP) 50 trees were planted. Tree Committee requested information regarding locations and types of trees planted. 3. Tree Inventory Status: (DP) Staff has completed review and will communicate with IT to make available. 4. Tree Canopy Assessment: (DP) UVM is still finalizing Report. 5. Removal of Public Shade tree at 149 Adams St. – no information 6. Tree Bylaw Enforcement: Nancy summarized the meeting that Gerry, Mark and Nancy had with Jill Hai (SB Chair) and Mark Sandeen (SB). We presented the well-established challenges we had with the DPW regarding both Bylaw enforcement and Article 33 implementation. After much discussion, it was the consensus of the group to describe and document challenges and formally make recommendations for each issue as a Tree Committee Report and present it to the Forestry Department for review and comment. We would then present it to the Select Board for possible discussion at a Select Board meeting. It was further recommended to keep it factual and positive with an eye to resolving issues in a collaborative manner. A distinction was articulated between representing the sole opinions and interests of the Tree Committee and that of all the residents in the Town as evidenced by the overwhelming approval of Article 33 by Town Meeting. 7. Article 33 Implementation: Same comments as Item 6. 8. Planting on the Green: Jim worked with Forestry to arrive with a beneficial selection of native trees appropriate for the Battle Green including: Cladrastis Kentuchea, Liquidambar Styraciflua, Quercus Palustris, Quercus Coccinea and Nyssa Sylvatica. 9. No discussion