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Minutes of Lexington Tree Committee
Meeting of September 11, 2008
1. Anne Senning appointed as scribe. Minutes of August 21, 2008 amended and approved.
2. Present: John Frey, Chairman, Karen Longeteig, Jeanne Krieger, Selectman Liaison,
Jewel Kuljian, Gerry Paul, Anne Senning, Susan Solomon, Emerita, Nell Walker, Jim
Wood, Absent: David Pinsonneault, Tree Warden/Superintendent of Public Grounds.
3. Tree Warden/Superintendent of Public Grounds Report:
a. Tree removal applications and activity: postponed until next month.
b. Tree Inventory: Anne reported a 2008 total of 1,500 trees, 86% overall tree health is
good, 10% fair, and 4% poor. Three most common species are Norway maple 63%, Northern
Red oak 22%, Red maple 10 % and all other trees 5%.
c. Fall Tree Planting locations: John, Nell, Karen, Jewel & Anne prepared 35 locations
for trees (Honeylocust ’Shademaster’, Silver linden ’Sterling’, Lacebark elm ‘Dynasty’, Green
ash, ‘Patmore’ London plane ‘Bloodgood’) to be planted this fall and 11 locations to be held in
reserve for oaks to be planted in spring 09 using the Potential Planting Areas report.
d. Tree Nursery. Jim Wood reported that the nursery has been mowed and a volunteer
has been watering it other than himself and Barbara Kent.
f. Homeowner Tree-planting Agreement draft: postponed until next month.
g. Conservation Commission approval the use of bittersweet herbicide: Gerry reported
that on 9/9/08 the Conservation Commission approved the use of ‘painting’ specific herbicides
by a licensed DPW applicator for the eradication of bittersweet on Conservation lands: a
Conservation Commission project carried out by the Friends of Trees in cooperation with the
DPW and the Tree Committee. Two Bittersweet Eradication Days are scheduled for 9/20/08 &
10/25/08.
4. Asian long horn beetle: Potential threat to Lexington discussed. Jim Wood will research
problem and contact Worcester officials. Jeanne Krieger will discuss with town officials.
5. Coordination with engineering department concerning tree and sidewalk issues: Gerry will
make list of issues for discussion with Dave Cannon and distribute to Committee.
6. CAPC Meeting 9/9/08: Gerry reported initial representation. Continued presence of Tree
Committee important as CAPC focuses its mission.
7. J. Frey, G. Paul and A Senning were reappointed to the Tree Committee 9/8/08.
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8. Tree Committee meetings moved to December 4, 2008 and January 15, 2009.
9. Web Site: No further action.
10. Photo in Tree nursery: After next meeting October 9, 2008 7:30 AM Room 111