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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-05-09-TREE-min Minutes - Lexington Town Tree Committee LEXINGTON TREE COMMITTEE Minutes, May 9, 2002 meeting Room G-15, Town Office Building Attendance: Frey, Griscom, Mazerall, Solomon, Walker, Wood, Selectman Jeanne Krieger 1. Minutes to be revised and e-mailed as soon as possible, to include minor corrections 2. Unanimous vote to move for recommendation of line item 2004 under Article #4 at next appropriate session of Town Meeting a) Cut request from $25,000 to $15,000 b) Request funding not be from free cash, to satisfy the Appropriations Committee; suggest that $18,000 be transferred from the "trolley grant" etc. c) Nell Walker has prepared slides/handout d) Paul Mazerall suggests purchasing smaller (2") trees cheaper better survival e) Stress mortality rate (102 cut, 2 planted) 3. Guest Ingrid Klimoff urged support for PAYT monies earned could restore monies cut from the tree appropriation suggestions: Minute Man column, "Trees Need Help" institutionalize yearly expenditure need more public relations efforts coordinate with other groups (CLC, League of Women voters, Lexington Field and Garden Club suggested) Jeanne Krieger said that there would be a 2004 operating budget override to create a tax base; a groundswell would be needed to support trees; tap resources for public enthusiasm and appreciate benefits Nell Walker: unique and champion tree campaign or contest 4. Discussion regarding town meeting member suggestion re transplanting trees from property owners' yards, and use of volunteers Paul Mazerall suggested that the town tree nursery on Hartwell Avenue be reinstated 5. Concerns were expressed that David Pinsonneault has missed the last 3 meetings a) consider establishing a separate Tree Division b) DPW must be enlisted to aid our cause; contact Brian Gilbert and Bill Hadley (John Frey) c) need record of trees planted, where and what species d) the Tree Committee should be allowed to review planting contracts 6. Jo Griscom is taking the GPS course at the high school 7. The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 AM 8. The next meeting will be on June 13, 2002 at 7:30 AM in Room 111 of the Town Office Building Respectfully submitted, Susan Snell Solomon, Secretary