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Commissioners authorize removal of courthouse oak after arborist finds trunk failure
Summary
Bee County Commissioners approved removing a large courthouse oak after a tree contractor representative said the trunk failure made the tree unrepairable; court instructed staff to gather quotes and consider replanting.
Bee County Commissioners voted to remove a large oak tree on the courthouse lawn after members expressed concern that the trunk had suffered structural failure and posed a safety risk.
Court discussion centered on safety for courthouse visitors and whether the tree could be salvaged. A contractor representative identified in the record (Sergio Peralta) told the court the tree did not appear repairable; commissioners and staff said they would solicit quotes for removal and consider replacing the tree once removed.
The judge and commissioners confirmed the tree had been cordoned off with caution tape and that Road & Bridge had already placed safety cones at a nearby low-water crossing after recent rain. The court authorized the county to proceed with removal and said budget money would be used; if the estimate became substantial, the item could be brought back to the court for additional consideration.
A motion to approve removal and allow staff to proceed passed without exception by voice vote.
