HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-10-18 Town Forest Committee Minutes MINUTES
Reading Town Forest Committee
Berger Conference Room,7:00 PM 7p1 NOV 13 PN 6 43
October 18,2011
Present: Patrice Todisco, Mike DeBrigard,Tom Gardiner,Mark Wetzel
Call to Order
The meeting opened at 7:05 PM.
Old/New Business
o Grant application for the Town Forest Master Plan was submitted to DCR
o There will be an article on Fall Town Meeting(November 14°i)for the Town Forest
Committee Revolving Fund
o Discussed the process for sending out an RFP to foresters for implementing the
harvesting plan outlined in the Town Forest Stewardship Plan
o Discussed Revised Rules
1. The use of weapons of any sort for any purpose is prohibited
2. Outdoor fires and overnight camping are not allowed without Town Forest
Committee notification
3. Removal of natural materials, including trees,shrubs,plants, soils and stones is
prohibited
4. No unauthorized motor vehicles,including ATVs,motorcycles and snowmobiles
are allowed
5. Fabricating or the placing of structures of any type is not allowed
6. No alcoholic beverages or drinking of such is allowed
7. Trash dumping is prohibited- if you carry it in,you must carry it out
The motion was made by Mark Wetzel to accept the Revised Rules, second by Tom Gardiner.
Vote was unanimous in favor.
c Discussed George Perry Day. Mike will coordinate with George.
Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 8:10 pm.