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I. Staff updates <br /> A.Fall Planting. There were 5 responses to the RFQ and the contract was awarded <br /> to Matt Foti. A separate RFQ for nursery stock was awarded to Schicktel Nursery, <br /> and Chris was pleased that Amherst Nursery also submitted a good price for bare <br /> root trees. Chris has made contact with 15 residents about setback trees, from a <br /> list of 20-30. He will continue to follow up with others. Planting has begun with <br /> about 30 trees in the ground so far. Chris indicated that the builder of the Grove <br /> St. development has not yet planted the required 30 trees on streets near the <br /> development. He is still in the process of identifying planting locations. <br /> B. Tree Canopy Assessment. Marc has documents from 3 communities: one is in <br /> the process of contracting with a consultant, one just finished their survey and a <br /> third did a canopy survey 11/2 years ago. He has spoken with people from the first <br /> two towns and expects to reach the third in the next day or two. He will ask how <br /> they are using the data and will report on experiences of the 3 municipalities as we <br /> plan the RFQ for our own study. <br /> C. Tree Inventory. The Town is currently awaiting proposals for the final phase of <br /> the inventory and are waiting to see if the same consultant (Davey Tree) will be <br /> used. Town practice is to not release raw data; they first review the data with the <br /> consultant, draft a report, and then issue a final report. They have not yet <br /> officially accepted the data and/or report for the existing inventories precincts, so <br /> cannot but that information online. The Forestry division does have a spreadsheet <br /> of trees removed and planted so that the inventory can be updated once it is <br /> released. Chris indicated that trees planted and removed have not been input to <br /> the inventory. This will be done when the inventory is completed. <br /> D.5 Fulton Rd. Tree Removal. Partial removal of the hazard white pine is taking <br /> place today; Dave Pinsonneault will assess the tree as they remove the hazardous <br /> leader that extends toward the street, and they will stop when they reach stable <br /> wood. The meeting with neighbors was well-attended and productive. Chris and <br /> Dave are discussing ways to increase transparency with the community. One <br /> suggestion is to post a sign on a town tree that is slated for removal. <br /> 2 <br />