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Lexington Tree Committee <br /> Town of Lexington, Massachusetts <br /> 201 Bedford Street, Samuel Hadley Public Services Building, Room 125 <br /> Minutes, Meeting of January 18, 2018 <br /> Attendees: John Frey (Chairman), Gerry Paul, Jewel Kuljian, Nancy Sofen, Jim and Chris <br /> Filadoro (Tree Warden) <br /> Gerry Paul took his turn as scribe. <br /> Minutes of the December 14 meeting were approved. <br /> Town Engineer John Livsey and a member of his staff updated the committee on a project to <br /> repair the earthen dam at the Old Res. Unfortunately, this will involve removing all trees on the <br /> dam itself. New trees will be planted in close proximity but not on the dam. Engineering will <br /> consult with us on tree species for the trees to be planted. <br /> Tree inventory -While multiple vendors responded with questions, Chris has received only 1 <br /> quote (from Davey Tree). He ask Bartlett for a quote. <br /> Bylaw activity- no update. <br /> Tree Species recommendations - Nancy presented recommended lists of trees for street and <br /> setback planting. The committee voted to approve the lists as guidelines for Chris (without any <br /> ALB susceptible species for now- we will discuss further at our next meeting). Nancy will check <br /> if the "Large Shade Tree" list used for double credit by contractors is a superset of the large <br /> shade tree list for use by Chris. <br /> Tree Management Manual update - will be discussed at next month's meeting. <br /> 2017 Tree Planting - Chris confirmed that the will require a mitigation fee for trees removed at <br /> 29 Eliot Rd since the Dawn Redwood which was supposed to be spared was, in fact, removed. <br /> Chris will provide a list locations and species of all trees planted as part of the fall 2017 <br /> planting. <br /> Mass Ave Sidewalk reconstruction - Gerry presented new information about the actual right-of- <br /> way as researched by Town Engineering. The committee will invite Erik G. and Marc V. for <br /> discussion at our next meeting. <br /> New TC member search - We voted to recommend Pat Moyer for appointment to the Tree <br /> Committee. John will notify the Selectmen's office. <br /> Tree Committee website update - not discussed. <br /> Amend Tree Bylaw to address dense housing developments - no new information <br /> Striped Maple replacement in Nell Walker's grove - Chris reported that Matt Foti can source the <br /> tree and it will be planted in the Spring. <br /> Amend Tree Bylaw to address dense housing developments - Gerry will schedule a meeting <br /> with Aaron Henry, Town Planning Director and will notify members of the time/place. <br /> Next regular meeting: February 8, 2018, 7:30 a.m. at DPW <br />