Minutes of a meeting of
The Old Lyme Tree Commission
Thursday, May 17, 2018
ATTENDANCE
Members present: Joanne DiCamillo (regular), Anne Bing (regular), Michel Gaffey (regular),
Joan Flynn (alternate)
Members absent: Emily Griswold (regular)
Ex-officio members absent: Thomas Degnan, Tree Warden
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Joanne DiCamillo called the meeting to order at 4:10 P.M.
She authorized alternate member Joan Flynn to vote in place of regular member Emily Griswold.
CLERK’S REPORT
Approval of April 19, 2018 meeting minutes: Michael Gaffey made a motion to approve the minutes as written, seconded by Anne Bing, all present voted in favor. Motion approved.
BUDGET REPORT
No report from the Finance Office this month.
OLD BUSINESS
Mrs. DiCamillo contacted Nicholas Vallas, Bartlett Tree Experts, regarding the timeline for the dogwood pruning at town hall, memorial flowering cherry at the police station and two oak trees along the shore. She asked him to schedule the dogwoods before Memorial Day weekend and reminded him to notify town hall with a date.
2/28 - 11 Longacre Lane - resident reported a large tree leaning over wires across from the mail box at 30 Saunders Hollow Road. Michael Gaffey checked the wires and reported the area was clear with no evidence of a leaning tree.
NEW BUSINESS
Communications from Selectman’s office:
5/7 - 59 Hickory Street - resident reported a roadside tree with a split in the center. The tree was reported to the tree warden.
A motion was made by Joan Flynn to add a note regarding a dead tree to the agenda. Anne Bing seconded, all voted in favor. Motion passed.
MAIL: 5/2 - A resident reported a dead tree on McCurdy Road, about 330 yards before Johnnycake Hill Road. Mrs. DiCamillo will contact the tree warden and public works with the information.
List of young trees - Mrs. DiCamillo prepared and distributed a list of all of the young trees, a total of 35, growing in different areas of town. She divided the list among the members and asked everyone to assess each tree on the need for pruning, weeding, edging and mulching and inspect the trees for signs of gypsy moth caterpillars.
After a discussion, the members agreed to pull all weeds growing around the base of the trees, leaving a large enough ring where mulch can be applied. The chairman asked everyone to e-mail her with their evaluations.
Police Station tree - Michael Gaffey volunteered to expand the mulch ring around the ornamental cherry tree. There are two areas where the roots are exposed above the ground. He will cut out an oval to include those roots, purchase the mulch and will be reimbursed from the budget.
Regular member vacancy – Mrs. DiCamillo has recommended alternate member Joan Flynn to fill the regular member vacancy on the commission.
MEMBERS REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT – Mr. Gaffey made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Anne Bing, the meeting was adjourned at 5:00 P.M.
Next scheduled meeting will be held JUNE 21, 2018 at 4:00 P.M. in Old Lyme Town Hall
Respectfully submitted,
Joanne DiCamillo, Acting Clerk
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