Land Bank awards pest‑control contract and authorizes staff to manage tree removal and trash service

The Evansville Land Bank Corporation moved to address three operational matters at its meeting: awarding a pest‑control contract for its office, authorizing staff to select a tree‑removal contractor for storm‑damaged trees at 2817 Egmont Street, and authorizing procurement of trash service for the Land Bank office.

Staff (Jessica) reported an ant infestation in the office and presented three quotes from McMahon, Past Pest, and Action Pest Control; staff recommended quarterly service that treats multiple pests. The board voted to accept Action Pest Control’s proposal and put Action on contract for recurring service.

On tree removal at 2817 Egmont Street, staff presented multiple quotes and availability windows: Randy’s Tree Service quoted $3,800 but can’t schedule until October–November; Grama Tree and Crane quoted $8,400 and could start the following week; Devers Tree Care and others were pending. The board discussed timing versus cost and authorized Jessica to accept the lowest bid among responsive contractors that can complete the work this year, with the intention of balancing cost savings and urgency.

Board members also learned the Land Bank office lacks regular trash pickup and that staff have been transporting office waste home. A letter attached to the staff report included a vendor example showing an upfront charge and an ongoing monthly fee; the transcript lists the monthly fee as $89.69, while the transcript’s wording for the upfront amount is unclear. The board authorized staff to pursue the most cost‑effective waste pickup mechanism and to obtain quotes and enter a service agreement.

These measures were described as routine operational actions to maintain office health and safety and to address an urgent storm‑related tree hazard.