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Pine Mountain discusses $15,000 ReLeaf grant and possible tree ordinance
Summary
Mayor Mullins told the work session about a $15,000 ReLeaf Tree Grant that could buy and plant trees or distribute them; the grant would apply only to the Springdale portion of town. The mayor also raised a draft idea for a tree ordinance requiring replacement or a fee when trees are removed and asked to add both items to the May agenda.
Mayor Mullins told the work session about a ReLeaf Tree Grant opportunity worth $15,000 and discussed the idea of adopting a local tree ordinance.
The mayor said the ReLeaf grant—presented as $15,000—could be used to buy and plant trees or to give away trees to residents. She clarified that the grant would apply only to the portion of Meriwether County that lies within the town (Springdale). Mayor Mullins requested that council place the grant application on the May agenda for formal consideration.
Separately, Mayor Mullins raised the possibility of a tree ordinance that would require property owners who cut a tree down to replace it, with an option to pay a fee instead of replanting. The mayor described the ordinance idea as still under discussion and asked that the concept be included on the May agenda so the council can consider specifics and any fees or enforcement mechanisms.
No formal ordinance was introduced or adopted at the work session; both the grant application and ordinance concept were presented for future council action.
