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Tree board opposes merge with recycling committee; council weighs broader environmental panel and outreach to Walden
Summary
Tree board member Mr. Webster told the Signal Mountain Town Council the board voted unanimously against merging with the recycling committee, saying members prefer to focus on tree stewardship; council discussed expanding ordinances, creating a new environmental advisory body or hosting a citizen-led ridge-top group with nearby Walden and county participation.
Mr. Webster, speaking for the Signal Mountain Tree Board, told the council the board voted at its Aug. 28 meeting against merging with the town’s recycling committee and that members want to continue focusing on trees rather than absorbing wider recycling or wildlife responsibilities. “We had a fairly extensive discussion about it and took a vote and decided that no we don't want to do that at the moment,” Webster said.
The council used the presentation as a springboard for a lengthy discussion about whether to revise the tree-board ordinance or to…
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