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Minutes-Lexington Tree Committee Meeting of June 14, 2007
1. Member Markus Pinney was appointed scribe.
2. In Attendance at the Tree Committee Meeting: John Frey, Chairman; Members:
Anne Senning; Nell Walker; and Markus Pinney. David Pinsonneault, Tree
Warden; and, Jeanne Krieger, Selectmen. Summer Interns: Max Horn and David
Hattis. Jewel Kuljian, Friends of Trees (FOT) member.
3. Vote to approve May minutes of the Tree Committee.
4. Anne Senning gave a brief report on the Town Tree Inventory and introduced the
summer interns (noted above) who are conducting the tree inventory.
5. There followed a short discussion of the Tree Inventory. Issues discussed
included: how the inventory is conducted, successfully informing the public about
the inventory while working on town streets, work order process, and,
prioritization of trees in poor condition.
6. Jewel Kuljian gave a brief report and update on the activities and progress of the
FOT. They have helped secure 10-12 more trees for planting through the Garden
Club’s allocation vote of $1500 for planting. Representatives from 4 groups will
arrange a meeting to decide where the trees shall be planted, tentatively to
include: Tree Warden, David Pinsonneault (Town), Nell Walker (Tree
Committee), Anne Cuervo (Garden Club), Jewel (FOT).
7. Tree Warden Report: David Pinsonneault
7.1 506 total sites, 410 closed, Total applications for tree removal 597, with 474
removed, Total trees to plant 1440, with 1064 planted.
7.2 Dave reported on two recent Public Shade Tree Hearing decisions (two trees
on Mass. Av. at Battle Green Inn and 4 trees on Mass. Av. Between Waltham
St. and the alley at Michelson’s Shoes) that have been appealed to the
Selectmen on the following Monday evening. Tree Committee members were
encouraged to appear. Members supported the Tree Warden’s
recommendation to allow removal of 4 trees, but try to save the largest
healthiest tree at the west end of each site.
7.3 Dave reported on the Tree Farm. Arborist Matt Foti, of Foti Tree, walked the
Tree Farm looking for evidence of winter moth. Mr. Foti proposed spraying
when necessary, placing collars around new saplings, and, performing
maintenance root pruning at no cost to the town. He is interested in using a
minor portion of the site to plant stock.
Tree Committee members debated the matter and, with conditions, voiced
agreement on the proposal. Conditions included:
a) requesting Dave to keep the TC regularly informed,
b) it should be determined that town needs for planting space are not
adversely impacted, and that,
c) arrangements with Mr. Foti are clearly delineated so that no adverse
precedent is created.
Dave is to discuss the matter in an on-going basis with Karen Mullins and Jim
Wood as needed. Dave agreed. He will follow up with Mr. Foti, Ms. Mullins,
and Mr. Wood.
7.4 Dave reported on Trees to be pruned.
This concluded the Tree Warden Report.
8. It was noted that an end of August planting was scheduled in East Lexington.
The Tree Committee Meeting was Adjourned at 9:47 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Markus Pinney