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10. 2021 Forestry Annual Report: (DP) verified 170 trees were planted. It was determined that language associated with the Tree Nursery was outdated because the Nursery was no longer operational. 11. Bylaw Changes for future Town Meeting: The (TC) established a subcommittee to explore future changes to the Tree Bylaw. The Subcommittee consists of Nancy, Gerry, Barbara, and Dan Miller. 12. Removal of 37 Pines at Center Field: waiting on DPW response regarding the Tom Brady Tree Report. Tree Committee has no formal jurisdiction in this matter. 13. Lincoln Street Tree Hearing: Hearing is next Thursday. Outcome should follow Bylaw. (TC) would like to know A. the meaning of the color coding, B. If there is a certified Arborist. No current answers to date. Gerry made a general comment that there was a mix of good and bad trees. 14. Earth Day/ Discovery Day Recap: Gerry manned the table on Earth Day. Event was sparsely attended. Areas of public concern focused on the 37 Pine Trees and the poor connection the public has with government regarding tree issues in town. Discovery Day was unfortunately cancelled. 15. Worthen Road Parcel: No new news. 16. Tree Committee Annual Report: Nancy will make first pass. 17. Lawn signs and bumper stickers: Marty presented tree logo images. The Committee unanimously selected image Logo+V1.2 png. and discussed tag line “Lexington Cares for Trees” Additionally the Committee discussed the need to have a complete campaign before distributing the Lawn Signs. 18. Planting Trees along Mass Ave: Pat and Nancy are working on a list and map. 19. No discussion 20. Liaison Reports: Nancy reported that Sustainable Lexington created guidelines for the PBC and will adopt our recommendations. 21. LexFun: Gerry was contacted by a grass root group interested in planting tree Saplings in public spaces in town. Asked Tree Committee for location recommendations. 22. New Member: The (TC) took a second vote to nominate Barbara Tarr as a new member of the Committee and for a second time the vote was unanimous. Gerry will forward to (SB). 23. SB Liaisons and Committee Chairs: Mark Sandeen informed us that the (SB) is exploring changes to the relationship between Select Board Committee Liaisons and their assigned Committees. The proposed changes will not require the Select Board members to attend all Committee meeting due in part to the overwhelming number of committee assignments each member has. The Select Board is also exploring limiting the number years a committee member can serve as chair to 2 years. The Tree Committee voted to convey to Mark Sandeen its concern regarding these changes in terms of lost continuity in committee institutional memory and connection to decision makers in Town government. 24. The Tree Committee unanimously voted to adjourn.