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Ora <br />Town of Reading RECEIVED r c <br />Meeting Minutes TOWN CLER <br />REAr}:NG. <br />RK xcoevpP <br />Q <br />Board -Committee -Commission -Council: 2022 JAN -5 PM 5: 20 <br />Town Forest Committee <br />Date: 2021-04-13 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, Jeff Lamson, Brian Scouten, <br />Bill Sullivan <br />Members - Not Present: <br />Rick Wetzler. Dan Ford <br />Others Present: <br />Phil Benjamin, CF: Jane Kinsella, DPW; Chris Cole, DPW; Scout from Troop <br />702 <br />Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Bill Sullivan <br />Topics of Discussion: <br />Meeting was held by video conference due to the COVID pandemic. <br />• Pine Tree Die -Off <br />o Discussed potential grants that may help fund dead tree removal and <br />replanting. Further discussion with DCR is required. <br />o P. Benjamin, Certified Forester, discussed his experience with DCR <br />grants. He will contact DCR to discuss grant availability. <br />o Discussed restrictions around vernal pools and wetlands. <br />o Discussed optimal time of year for tree removal (December & January) <br />o Potential fire hazard due to dead trees. Need to discuss with RFD. <br />• Scout from Troop 702 proposed replacement of rotted sections of boardwalk in <br />Alligator Alley. Standard Trails Committee design to be used. ConCom approval <br />is required. Committee voted to approve the project. <br />• Resident was bit by a dog that was part of a group of 8 to 10 unleashed dogs <br />being walked by two professional dog walkers. Discussed how many dogs can <br />be kept under voice control per handler. Need input from Town Council on <br />Town's liability if an injury is caused by dogs not under voice control. Need to <br />discuss with TFC's Select Board liaison. <br />• TFC webpage: Jeff L. and Nancy D. have started developing the updates. <br />• Approved minutes to 3/9/21TFC meeting <br />• Next Meeting: scheduled for 5/11/21 at 7:00 pm <br />Page 1 1 <br />