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Lexington Tree Committee Minutes-November 12, 2009 Members Present-John Frey, Chairman, Jeanne Krieger, Selectmen Liaison, David Pinsonneault, Tree Warden. Members-Jewel Kuljian, Anne Senning, Nell Walker, Jim Wood, Friends of Trees, Jane Beswick, Guest, Keith Ohmart, Emeritus member, Sue Solomon. 1.Jim Wood was appointed scribe. The minutes of October 8, 2009 were approved as corrected. 2.Tree Wardens report: 2.1Bylaw tree removal applications and activity: Total calls:660 Total Closed:539 Total to Plant:1982 Total planted: 1295 Total to remove:821 Total removed:637 Total inches removed:1478 Fees collected:$14,780 The total inches removed and fees collected are from 8/4/08. 2.2Anne Senning reported that 6 of 9 precincts have been completed. In Addition a summary of the Tree Inventory data to date was presented and provided to John Frey for our records. Further, the State of Massachusetts has no money for grants on the horizon. 2.3 a. Status of Fall 2009 planting: Jewel Kuljian, reported that the LF&GC planted sourwood at Emery Park. Dave Pinsonneault said that 18 trees have been planted and 8 more are scheduled to be planted. Matt Foti will plant a tree where the Zelkova died at the “White House” 1557 Mass Ave; funded by Matt Foti and the remainder of funds from the 2007 LF&GC grant. 2.3b.Off Berm Planting Contract with Homeowners: Dave Pinsonneault said the Concept is approved and the Towns attorney is drafting the appropriate contract language. A five year maintenance requirement by the homeowner is required. 2.4CPA funds for Tree Preservation i.e., Bittersweet removal: The project is on hold and will be submitted next year. 2.5Future Tree Committee Meetings-The Tree Committee established that Future Meetings would be held at the new DPW building, in room 125, at 7:30 AM. 2.6Native Species List- Dave Pinsonneault commented that the list was good in that it eliminated invasive species but was concerned that if used as an absolute list would be restrictive. Other members of the committee agreed with this comment. Keith Ohmart presented the feedback of the Design Advisory Committee. Note that the Native Species List was developed as a Ad Hoc Collaboration by members of :Conservation Commission, The Tree Committee, Citizens for Lexington Conservation (CLC), Design Advisory Commission (DAC). Motivation for the list development is to require commercial developers, and the Town of Lexington in our replanting efforts to plant from an approved Native Species List. 2.7 Commemorative Trees-Sandra Mayo is interested in planting two more trees in Lincoln Park.