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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-08-08-TREE-min Minutes - Lexington Town Tree Committee August 8, 2002 @ 7:30 AM Town Office Building: Room G-15 Attendance: J. Frey, K. Longeteig, P. Mazerall, D. Pinsonneault (Tree Warden), S. Solomon and N. Walker. 1. The minutes of the July 11 meeting were approved as amended. 2. Reappointment of members whose term has expired: J. Frey and S. Solomon would serve if reappointed. J. Griscom has resigned Lucy Lockwood and Anne Senning were suggested as potential new members for known available slots. 3. Tree Planting Status (D.P.): Twenty trees remain to be planted at various street addresses. M. Fotti won tree planting bid. Planted trees are being watered. One (out of forty) trees was lost. Trees are from approximately ten species. Sixty building permits --- 100 trees removed --- 200 trees replaced. 4. Massachusetts ReLeaf Application: No awards have been made at this time 5. Minuteman articles: K. Longeteig --- Tree technology --- written and approved N. Walker --- Historic overview of Emory Park and Depot Sq. --- pending Future suggestions: “Lets Talk Trees” Tree inventory advantages Success story of burning to remove “woodies” at East St. and Doran Lane about ten years ago. Champion Trees. 6. Tree Inventory: Committee members to approach Chairs of “Money Committees” to clarify our request and enlist support for an inventory appropriation at the 2003 Town Meeting. Appropriations (P. Hamburger) --- J. Frey Capital Expenditures (S. Stoltz) --- S. Solomon 7. Tree Manual: The next meeting is to be devoted to review and editing. 8. Memorial Tree Brochure: On hold. 9. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 AM. 10. Next meeting: Thursday, September 26 at 7:30 AM in Room G-15 Respectfully submitted: Susan Snell Solomon