“REPLANTING MONSON” TREE COMMITTEE
Minutes of April 10, 2012 Meeting
Members In attendance: Richard Anable, Nicholas Beaudoin, Valarie Beaudoin, Leona Brahen, Evan Brassard, Bill Dominick, Leslie Duthie, Martha Prybylo, Audra Staples and Don Vacon
Absent: Michael Roescher and Audra Staples
Also in Attendance: Eric and Joshua Madison
The minutes of the March 13, 2012 meeting were reviewed and, after motion duly made by Mr. Anable and seconded by Ms. Prybylo, were approved,
In the absence of Ms. Staples, Mr. Brassard assumed the chair for the meeting. Mr. Brassard began the meeting by advising the Committee that Mr. John Morrell, Monson Tree Warden, was unable to attend the meeting due to scheduling conflicts.
Mr. Brassard then turned the Committee’s attention to the guest at the meeting. Mr. Eric Madison advised the Committee that both the scout troops in town were interested in helping with planting events. Several options were discussed and it was decided that the scouts would be notified of future planting events by the Committee.
Monson Summer Fest Booth
Ms. Beaudoin advised the Committee that Summer Fest would be willing to give free booth space to the Committee provided no merchandise was sold. Discussion ensued with the Committee and it was felt that the $60 dollar fee was well the opportunity to sell merchandise at Summer Fest. It was decided that Ms. Beaudoin would report back to the Summer Fest Committee and let the Committee know the final cost for the booth space at Summer Fest.
5th Grade Arbor Day Poster Contest
Ms. Brahen reported that Ms. Staples had advised her that the fifth grade posters that were be judged by the Committee had never been submitted. This item was tables until such posters were available for judging.
Orders of 20 or More Trees
It was decided that this discussion should be held after the Arbor Event that is currently scheduled. The Committee then tabled any further discussion of this issue until the April meeting of the Committee.
Arbor Day Event
The Committee discussed the public belt area and how far from the road trees should be planted. Questions were asked and answered by various Committee members.
Discussion then turned to the final number of trees being planted and the various locations that were included in the Arbor Day planting plan. Mr. Anable again took exception to the planting that was being contemplated and voiced continued desire for one species of trees along Main Street. He asked that Ms. Brahen be sure to note his comments in the minutes of the Committee.
Discussion then continued on the slate of events for the Arbor Day planting. Issues such as security for the trees before the event, news coverage and the general planting plan were discussed. It was decided that a spreadsheet would be created to organize the planting information and a follow up meeting of a small subcommittee would be held to work out the details of planting.
Bill Schedule Procedure
Ms. Brahen outlined the procedure for bill schedule approval. After motion made by Ms. Prybylo and seconded by Ms. Duthie the bill schedule was unanimously approved and signed by all members of the Committee.
Discussion then turned to the recent Replant the Town signs that had appeared on several pieces of property in town. Ms. Duthie explained the history of the donation by the Pioneer Valley Realty Association. Discussion then turned to having the Committee have its own signs available for the planting event. After motion duly made by Ms. Brahen and seconded by Ms. Prybylo, it was approved that Ms. Beaudoin would get prices on lawn signs and get back to the Committee as soon as possible.
After motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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