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Lexington Tree Committee Minutes March 12, 2009 Meeting Called to Order: 7:30 a.m. Members Present: John Frey, Chairman, Jeanne Krieger, Selectman Liaison, Jewel Kuljian, Gerry Paul, David Pinsonneault, Superintendent of Public Grounds, Anne Senning, Susan Solomon, Emerita, Nell Walker, James Wood Guests: John Livsey, Town Engineer, Keith Ohmart and Elaine Turano, Citizens for Lexington Conservation (CLC) 1. Scribe: Anne Senning was appointed. 2. New Town Engineer: John Livsey was introduced to the Tree Committee (TC). He discussed his previous projects in Westford and Billerica and affirmed his commitment to work with the TC. 3. Tree Nursery: Jim Wood reported that Preparation Day is rescheduled to 4/14/09. Minuteman Technical High School students will install the irrigation system on 5/5/09. 4. Asian Longhorn Beetle: Jim Wood reported that the Selectmen declined to fund the inclusion of the Asian Longhorn Beetle flyer in a town wide mailer due tocosts for the brochure and mailing not being included in the present budget. Alternatives for a public awareness campaign were discussed: information on the Town and Tree Committee Web sites, flyers available at the DPW, Town Hall and Cary Library, articles in the Minuteman and Colonial Times, a public forum. 5. Tree Warden’s Report: a. Total sites: 629 Total closed: 486 Total to plant: 1875 Total planted: 1183 Total to remove: 778 Total removed: 564 Total inches removed: 793 b. 21 Normandy Rd: Site has been evaluated. Exposed roots will be covered. c. 27 Fairlawn Rd: John Frey reported a complaint that contractors have pruned neighbor’s property in the setback area. David Pinsonneault will investigate. d. Belfry Hill: Matt Foti will supply shade trees, understory trees and shrubs for the spring restoration planting according to the list provided by TC. e. Tree Nursery: Matt Foti will fertilize the trees in the Tree Nursery.