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0� OFgf�' <br /> Town of Reading RECEIVED <br /> Meeting Minutes TOWN CLERK Q� s <br /> READING, MA. go <br /> a�9'IMCOPPPP <br /> Board - committee - Commission - CounAR' APR 12 AM It: 06 <br /> Town Forest committee <br /> Date: 2021-01-12 Time: 7 PM <br /> Building: Location: <br /> Address: <br /> Purpose: Town Forest Management Session: <br /> Attendees: Members - Present: <br /> Thomas Gardiner, Nancy Docktor, Kurt Habel, Brian Scouten, Jeff Lamson, <br /> Bill Sullivan <br /> Members - Not Present: <br /> Rick Wetzler, Dan Ford <br /> Others Present: <br /> Jane Kinsella, RDPW <br /> Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Bill Sullivan <br /> Topics of Discussion: <br /> Meeting was held by video conference due to the COVID pandemic. <br /> • On-line application process for group use of the TF should be in operation by <br /> March 2021. <br /> • DPW to evaluate feasibility of having a lockbox on the gate to facilitate porta john <br /> deliveries when needed for group use. <br /> • Placement of a trash can at the Council Ring was discussed but was rejected as <br /> the TF is a carry-in, carry-out area. <br /> • Need more public awareness of picking up dog waste and not leaving plastic dog <br /> waste bags in the TF. <br /> • Pine Die-Off <br /> o Drone video shows distinct clusters of dying red pine trees. <br /> o Send drone footage link to Reading Fire Department so they are aware of <br /> the potential fire risk. <br /> o Trees are dying from the top down. <br /> o Engage forestry consultant Phil Benjamin for his opinion of the problem <br /> o Conduct a site walk before next meeting. <br /> • Will likely need to reschedule 00th Anniversary Celebration to September due to <br /> COVID. <br /> • Voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the 12/8/20 meeting <br /> • Next Meeting: scheduled for 2/16/21 at 7:00 pm <br /> Page I 1 <br />
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