Minutes of a meeting of
The Old Lyme Tree Commission
March 15, 2012
Attendance:
Regular members present: Joanne DiCamillo, Anne Bing, Gerry Foster
Ex-officio members absent: Tom Degnan, Tree Warden
Members absent: Joan Flynn (alternate), Emily Griswold (regular)
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A quorum being present, Chairman Joanne DiCamillo called the meeting to order at 4:05 P.M.
REPORTS
Clerk’s Report – The minutes of the 2/16/12 meeting were reviewed.
MOTION: Gerry Foster moved, seconded by Anne Bing, to accept the February minutes as presented. All present voted in favor, motion carried.
Follow up:
Emily Griswold approved the 1-19-2012 minutes via email.
BUDGET REPORT
Balance - Mrs. DiCamillo reported that as of 3/15/2012, the balance in the General Fund (Tree Commission and Public Works) was $10,694.08.
NEW BUSINESS - none~~
OLD BUSINESS ~
Care of Trees – revised proposal for treatment of elm trees
Mrs. DiCamillo has requested a revised proposal from Care of Trees. Their original proposal included treating the elm tree in front of Town Hall that was taken down last year. We have not received the new proposal.
Iselin Tree – Saunders Hollow Road & Town Hall tree trimming/removals
Iselin Tree Co. submitted quotes for tree trimming and removals at Town Hall and on Saunders Hollow Road.
Saunders Hollow Road: $1200 for removal of a tree at 10 Saunders Hollow Road, pruning of large, dead, overhanging branches from #10 to Rte. 156, and removal of dead and dying trees on the south side of the road. Brush will be chipped. All logs will be piled on the side of the road for removal by the Town Crew, no stumps ground.
Town Hall: $500 to trim the 2 dogwoods and the white birch in front, prune the new trees, and the linden tree on the south green.
With the commission’s approval, Mrs. DiCamillo contacted Mr. Iselin, who will go ahead with the work.
When tree contractors remove logs, etc., they pass on the dumping charge to the town. The town saves money when Public Works cleans up and disposes of the debris.
Saunders Hollow Road – planting discussion~
There is room for two trees near the stone wall, behind the power lines. White dogwoods were suggested.
MEMBERS’ REPORTS - none
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
CL&P & DOT statewide enhanced trimming
Several newspaper articles have been published about the statewide enhanced trimming project planned by CL&P and the DOT. The Selectman’s office has received calls from residents requesting clarification. Information will be posted on the Old Lyme town web site about how the trimming will affect Old Lyme and the local area.
REMINDER - Next Meeting ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Next scheduled meeting is on Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 4 PM at the Town Hall.
ADJOURNMENT
Anne Bing moved, seconded by Gerry Foster, to adjourn the meeting at 4:35 P.M. Motion unanimously approved.
Respectfully Submitted,
Martha Hansen
Clerk
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