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Minutes - Lexington Town Tree Committee
Jan. 8, 2004 @ 7:30 AM
Town Office Building: Rm. 111
Attendance: J. Frey, J. Jones, D. Pinsonneault, A. Senning and S. Solomon, N. Walker and J. Wood
1. Minutes of the December 11 meeting were approved as amended.
2. New Member: The Committee recommended that Jim Jones be appointed to the TreeCommittee.
3. Applications for Tree Removal: (DP) 151 requests 72 resolved 208 removed 452 replanted
Discussed how to keep records of trees legally removed in anticipation of later construction – no conclusion reached
N. Walker reported removal of a street tree on Outlook Dr. J. Frey reported removal of several large spruce trees
abutting a paper street at rear of 1109(?) Mass Ave. Lincoln St. Plantings handout distributed
4. 'Tree City' Designation: The application was submitted Dec. 3, 2003 by David Pinsonneault.
5. Annual Report: Wording submitted by JF approved by Tree Committee
6. Fee Discussion: (NW) Increase the cost of a Building Permit - each application requires 50 - 60 minutes of
D. Pinsonneault's time to visit and evaluate site. Increased fees will be discussed with B. Hadley. (DP)
7. Tree Manual Review:
Connie Rawson (MIS Director) previewed how the Tree Manual will appear on the Town Web site. Committee
was very enthusiastic about this accomplishment.
8. Tree Manual Distribution: 1,000 copies received (stored at DPW barn). 100 sent to Building Inspections Dept.
for distribution to Contractors. Inspections will log recipients (to avoid duplicate distribution). A $4.00/Manual
charge was set. One copy will be sent to DEM with the next Grant application. A copy will be sent to P. Mazarall.
A. Senning will prepare a courtesy distribution list.
9. Tree Manual Publicity: Put announcement in a town-wide mailing,
Write a 'Guest' column for the Minuteman,
Put announcement in the LF&GC newsletter.
10. Rindge Park: Tree planting site-plan completed, 3 trees in Arlington, abutting the park
11 trees; for variety, recommend different tree species
Trees 1, 2 & 3: Sugar & red maple to shade Tot Lot (see subsequent plant list)
Tree 4: Scarlet oak
Trees 5 & 6: Tulip Tree to form gate entrance
Trees 7 & 8: Fruiting trees to attract birds and screen
Tree 9: Red maple
Trees 10 & 11: Red & White oaks
11. Warrant Article:
Amend the by-law to conform with reality. J. Frey will speak with BoS Chair, L. McSweeney.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 AM.
Next meeting: Thursday, Feb. 12, 2004 at 7:30 AM in Rm. 111, Town Office Bldg.
Respectfully submitted:
Susan Snell Solomon