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Town of Lexington, Lexington Tree Committee Minutes of March 8, 2012 The Lexington Tree Committee met at the Samuel Hadley Public Services Building, Room 125, on March 8, 2012 from 7:30 to 10:00 AM. Members present: John Frey, Chairman, Nell Walker, Anne Senning, Jewel Kuljian, Jim Wood, constituting a quorum. Marie Roberts and Jane Beswick, (Friends of Trees) were present.Chris Filadoro, Public Grounds Superintendent was present. Absent: Deb Mauger, Selectmen's liaison, Gerry Paul, Karen Longeteig. The Committee discussed the following items. • Scribe /Minutes: Jim Wood was appointed scribe and the minutes of February 9, 2012 were approved with minor changes. • Tree Warden Items: Chris F. provided the Tree Removal application and activity status. Included here by reference. Jim Wood took an action to contact Rob Adelson to determine how mitigation fund money can be used as this question was raised as a result of discussion during Chris's report. In addition we need to check how the $10.00 an inch fee was determined when trees are removed. Chris Filadoro will continue to work with Garry Rhodes to insure the Tree Warden signs off on building permits. Jewel K. asked about the status of the two trees at 12 Merriam Street. Why were they taken down? The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) has a software package available for $600.00. Chris F. and Dave P. will look in to the merits of this package. Tree Manual: A "word by word" review is underway by the Committee and they are on page 5. Dave P. would appreciate a review of the recommended changes by the complete Tree Committee. Tree Nursery: Pruning continues at the Nursery. We have a goal of removing all trees from the even numbered rows to allow sufficient spacing between the remaining odd numbered rows for maintenance machinery operation. This approach will be revisited. On March 20, 2012 Chris F. will visit the Nursery and review spacing needs. Matt Foti has commented that he believes we should plant bareroot without the In Ground Planting Bags Chris F. has applied for Tree City USA certification again. Arbor day- Friday April 27 Peg Bradley will chair for the LFGC. The LFGC will be honoring Garden Club members that died in the previous year. It may be held at Hastings Park. Interns: Person at Minuteman interested in applying for Seasonal Work. The Town of Lexington will send something out to UMass. July 1, 2012 is the start date. Chris F. could see Interns helping with the Nursery, watering /maintenance of past and currently planted trees and Inventory. 1