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Oakland approves landscape contract, proclaims MLK Day and School Choice Week
Summary
At its Jan. 13 meeting the Town of Oakland Commission approved a landscape maintenance contract with Top Notch, adopted two proclamations (Martin Luther King Jr. Day and School Choice Week) and recognized community events including the Arts & Heritage Center tree contest (Oakland Nature Preserve won a $300 donation).
The Town of Oakland Commission on Jan. 13 approved a contract with Top Notch to provide landscape maintenance for town properties and adopted two proclamations recognizing Martin Luther King Jr. Day and School Choice Week.
Mayor Shane Taylor read and declared the Martin Luther King Jr. Day proclamation for Jan. 19, 2026, urging residents to mark the holiday with service rather than a day off. "It's a day on, not a day off," Taylor said during the ceremony. The commission also recognized School Choice Week for Jan. 25–31, 2026.
The commission approved its consent agenda after pulling two items for separate discussion. The consent agenda included approval of Dec. 9, 2025 meeting minutes, authorization to serve alcoholic beverages at a Preserve event, and contract approvals for security camera replacements and other items. A voice vote on the consent agenda with the removals passed.
During separate discussion, staff described competitive bids for landscaping services and said Top Notch submitted the lowest estimate. The town plans to retain some long-term maintenance in-house to reduce overall costs; the commission then voted to enter a contract with Top Notch.
The meeting opened with community recognitions: the Arts & Heritage Center announced the winner of its "trees of the season" contest. Nicole Hurley, who sponsored the contest this year, congratulated Oakland Nature Preserve, which received a $300 donation and a commemorative flag. "I think it's a wonderful tradition," Hurley said.
The meeting record also included reminders about upcoming events: Heritage Day on Jan. 31, a free 5K with an online registration and a Preserve fundraiser with tickets on sale Jan. 21.
The commission closed with brief updates on future agenda items, including a proposed cell tower rezoning to allow colocations on town property and a second reading of an e-bike ordinance focused on safety.
The commission adjourned after routine business and the listed announcements; the next meeting will carry continued discussion of these items.
