Tree Committee

Lexington Tree Committee
October 14, 2010, 7:30 AM
201 Bedford Street, Samuel Hadley Public Services Building, Room 125

1.   Appoint Nell Walker as scribe and approve minutes of Sep. 16 (AS)

2.   Tree Warden agenda items: David Pinsonneault
 a)    Tree removal applications and activity. Dave.
        b)    Tree Bylaw expansion.  Gerry, All.
        c)    Status of new street tree plantings. Anne, Jewel, Jim, Dave, All.
 d)    Scale on Mayo Tulip Trees in Lincoln Park. Karen, Dave.
        e)    Final letter to off-berm tree recipients. Jewel.
        f)     Urban & Community Forest Challenge Grant for 2011 Tree Inventory.
          Anne. Eric Seaborn's reaction to Jim's call. Jim.
  g)    Report: GIS meeting with Judy Seppala and all.  Anne, Dave.
  h)    Tree Planting Protocol: periodic standard measure, watering tubes,
         structural soil, hire private watering service, etc.  Jim, Dave.
  i)     Brush cutter purchased, stored in John's barn; Nursery work date? Jim.
  j)     Black Swallowwort eradication: Belfry Hill, Tower Park. All.
  k)    MA House bill 4791 filed by Rep Barry Finegold to amend Ch. 87. John?
  l)     Tree Steward Training Nov 5 & 6 - Harvard Forest?

3.    Friends of Trees. (Distinctive Tree Project)  All.

4.    Other?

 Pending:
1.     Cost estimate for CPA bittersweet removal grant application?
2.     Website: eventually update Tree Bylaw and Manual?. Anne, Karen, etc.

Next regular meeting: November 11, 2010, 7:30 AM at 201 Bedford Street, Room 125.