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Cherryville council OKs renaming historical museum for Barbara Yount Rudisill; discusses bonds and private-tree safety
Summary
Council unanimously approved a request to name the Cherryville Historical Museum for Barbara Yount Rudisill, heard updates on bond sale/closing and a work session, and debated whether the city may remove privately owned trees that pose safety concerns pending arborist review and budget availability.
The Cherryville City Council voted unanimously on May 10 to name the Cherryville Historical Museum building after Barbara Yount Rudisill following a motion by Councilmember Malcolm Parker and a second by Councilmember Jill Puett.
City Manager Jeff Cash told the council that bond sale activity is scheduled to occur May 18 with a closing on June 3, and reminded members that a work session is planned for May 25 at the Cherryville Fire Department.
On public-works matters Councilmember Gary Freeman pressed staff about a tree leaning toward utility lines and a house at the corner of E. Academy and Oak streets. Public Works Director Brandon Abernathy said the trees in question are on private property and the city cannot remove them unless a public-safety officer formally deems them a public safety hazard; otherwise taking action on private trees could expose the city to liability. Abernathy said the city previously had an arborist (Philbeck of Gastonia) inspect trees and that the arborist concluded the trees were healthier than they appeared. City Manager Cash recommended obtaining another arborist opinion if the council desired; Finance Director Dixie Wall asked for three quotes for the work and staff said the matter could not be pursued further until after the July 15 budget date for staffing and funding reasons.
Council adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
