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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-11-29 Town Forest Committee MinutesOf gfgOi Town of Reading RECEIVED Meeting Minutes TOWN CLERK '- READING, MA. V -K Board - Committee - Commission - Council: 2023 JAN 18 PH 1: 26 Town Forest Committee Date: 2022-11-29 Time: 7 PM Building: Location: Address: Purpose: Town Forest Management Session: Attendees: Members - Present: Tim Kirwan, Kurt Habel.Tom Gardiner, Nancy Dockter, Bill Hughes, Bill Sullivan Members - Not Present: Susan Bowe, Jeff Lamson Others Present: Jane Kinsela, DPW; Martha Moore, Conservation; Kathy Kelly, Trails Committee; Mike Bruno, New England Youth Cycling; Matt LeBlanc; Rick and Sophie Esty of Ruff Life Pet Service and clients Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Bill Sullivan Topics of Discussion: Meeting was held by video conference due to the COVID pandemic. • Discussed Phase 3 of the dead tree removal in Areas 7, 8, 9 and 10 o Bid of $38,493 from Mayer Tree o Public notification about Phase 3 work is on the Town website and social media o DCR grant received for $10,000 for Phase 3 o DPW contacted Kidder Peabody about the required separation from the gas line near Area 7. They did not respond. • Discussed how to bid invasive plant control. Need to prepare a scope of work to treat the areas of greatest need. Will utilize the balance of the ARPA funds after Phase 3. • Mike Bruno described NE Youth Cycling which is a club of 10 to 12 year old members. Discussed the requirements that all riding be on established trails (no new trails), pedestrians have the right of way, stay off the trails when wet and no construction of jumps or other features. The TFC and Trails committee chair support the club's use of the TF as long as the requirements are followed. • Discussed the latest complaint to RPD about a large group of dogs not under voice control. Ruff Life Pet Service said it was not about their dogs. • Rick Esty said he found a deer hunting bait stand and trail cam which he reported to RPD. • Discussed a suggestion that a bike rack be installed in the proposed Lot 5 TF entrance. The TFC voted to recommend a bike rack. • Matt LeBlanc said that the fence at the end of Strout Ave prevents handicap access to the TF. DPW to investigate. • Approved the minutes of the 9/27/22 and 10/18/22 TFC meetings. • Next Meeting: scheduled for 12/20/22 at 7:00 pm Page 1 1