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Lexington Tree Committee Minutes May 12, 2016 The Lexington Tree Committee met May 12, 2016 at the Samuel Hadley Public Services Building, 201 Bedford Street, Room 125, Lexington, MA 02420 from 7:30 to 9:00 am. Members Present: John Frey (Chair), Nancy Sofen, Jewel Kuljian, Anne Senning, Karen Longeteig, Jim Wood. Members Absent: Gerry Paul. Liaisons Absent: Chris Filadoro(Superintendent of Public Grounds), Suzie Barry(Selectman liaison), Ginna Johnson (Planning Board). The meeting addressed the following items: 1. Jim Wood was appointed as scribe. The minutes of April 14, 2016 were approved as modified. 2. By -Law tree removal and applications: Chris F. said that eight sites have been closed out. 3. The Lexington Minuteman has run the setback /street tree article twice. Twenty -four trees have been placed to date. 4. Tree inventory process: Due to the cost amount, an RFQ needs to be issued. The RFQ package will be issued in the next two weeks. 5. Status of Tree Removals on the following streets: 11 Bryon Ave. -No trees in the setback are to be removed. Trees removed are for the water line and the Town is hoping for an easement to Maple Street. Trees cut down were not in the setback area and many were under 6" caliper. Other trees were removed for the sidewalk project. 11 Brent Rd. -No bylaw issue; setback trees are being removed. 6 Augustus Rd. -No information yet. 6. Visitor Center Replacement: General discussion was held. A motion was made to use the 5" London Plane Tree located at Select Horticulture for the Visitors Center. Vote was 5 to 1 in favor with the dissenting vote being in favor of an Oak. 7. Planting Trees on Unaccepted Streets: The process recommended by the Tree Warden and concurred by the Tree Committee was to plant setback trees only, 20 feet from the edge of the pavement. A corner lot would follow accepted street rules. 8. Farmers Market: Placing tables under trees so vehicles could not drive close to the trees was suggested. DPW will mark with white lines where vehicles can park. 9. Postpone agenda item on Commemorative Tree plaques maintenance. 10. Center Streetscape Design Review Ad Hoc Committee: John Frey has not received any notification from the Selectmen. 11. Warrant Articles for Tree By -Law Changes: Gerry and Karen will meet the week of 17 June to discuss. 12. Mass Ave Reconstruction in East Lexington: The issue is what trees are being preserved and what/where trees are being planted as part of the street/sidewalk construction. 13. Tree Planting on Mass Ave between Bloomfield St. and Percy Rd.: Postponed until Gerry returns from vacation. 14. 32 Muzzey Street Trees /Colin Smith: John Frey suggested to Colin Smith that he make a request under the street/setback tree program. 15. Possible dates for Ginna's suggested Tree Summit: October 18 or 20 in evening. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 am. Respectfully submitted, Jim Wood, Scribe Next regular meeting: June 9, 2016, 7:30AM, at DPW, 201 Bedford St. Room 125.