HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-05-12-TREE-minLexington Tree Committee Minutes
May 12, 2016
The Lexington Tree Committee met May 12, 2016 at the Samuel Hadley Public Services
Building, 201 Bedford Street, Room 125, Lexington, MA 02420 from 7:30 to 9:00 am.
Members Present: John Frey (Chair), Nancy Sofen, Jewel Kuljian, Anne Senning, Karen
Longeteig, Jim Wood.
Members Absent: Gerry Paul.
Liaisons Absent: Chris Filadoro(Superintendent of Public Grounds), Suzie Barry(Selectman
liaison), Ginna Johnson (Planning Board).
The meeting addressed the following items:
1. Jim Wood was appointed as scribe. The minutes of April 14, 2016 were approved as
modified.
2. By -Law tree removal and applications: Chris F. said that eight sites have been closed
out.
3. The Lexington Minuteman has run the setback /street tree article twice. Twenty -four
trees have been placed to date.
4. Tree inventory process: Due to the cost amount, an RFQ needs to be issued. The
RFQ package will be issued in the next two weeks.
5. Status of Tree Removals on the following streets:
11 Bryon Ave. -No trees in the setback are to be removed. Trees removed are for the
water line and the Town is hoping for an easement to Maple Street. Trees cut down
were not in the setback area and many were under 6" caliper. Other trees were
removed for the sidewalk project.
11 Brent Rd. -No bylaw issue; setback trees are being removed.
6 Augustus Rd. -No information yet.
6. Visitor Center Replacement: General discussion was held. A motion was made to use
the 5" London Plane Tree located at Select Horticulture for the Visitors Center. Vote
was 5 to 1 in favor with the dissenting vote being in favor of an Oak.
7. Planting Trees on Unaccepted Streets: The process recommended by the Tree
Warden and concurred by the Tree Committee was to plant setback trees only, 20
feet from the edge of the pavement. A corner lot would follow accepted street rules.
8. Farmers Market: Placing tables under trees so vehicles could not drive close to the
trees was suggested. DPW will mark with white lines where vehicles can park.
9. Postpone agenda item on Commemorative Tree plaques maintenance.
10. Center Streetscape Design Review Ad Hoc Committee: John Frey has not received
any notification from the Selectmen.
11. Warrant Articles for Tree By -Law Changes: Gerry and Karen will meet the week of 17
June to discuss.
12. Mass Ave Reconstruction in East Lexington: The issue is what trees are being
preserved and what/where trees are being planted as part of the street/sidewalk
construction.
13. Tree Planting on Mass Ave between Bloomfield St. and Percy Rd.: Postponed until
Gerry returns from vacation.
14. 32 Muzzey Street Trees /Colin Smith: John Frey suggested to Colin Smith that he
make a request under the street/setback tree program.
15. Possible dates for Ginna's suggested Tree Summit: October 18 or 20 in evening.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 am.
Respectfully submitted, Jim Wood, Scribe
Next regular meeting: June 9, 2016, 7:30AM, at DPW, 201 Bedford St. Room 125.