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Galesburg council approves Trombley bid for storm tree removal, caps cost at $36,000
Summary
After reviewing three bids and discussing vendor familiarity, the council approved Trombley’s daily rate for removing storm-damaged trees, authorized not to exceed $36,000 and recorded one nay and one abstention in a 4–1–1 roll call.
Mayor Linda Marble clarified that trees removed after the prior tornado cost about $60,000 and the city received a $30,000 reimbursement from the Kalamazoo County Foundation. Superintendent Ranes presented three bids for removing trees damaged in the most recent storm and described disposal options.
Councilmember Glen Hawes expressed concern about repeatedly awarding contracts to the same company; Councilmember Ryan Harnden and others said Trombley has a known track record. Trombley told the council he has purchased new equipment and expects to complete the work efficiently.
Harnden moved to approve Trombley’s bid at a daily rate of $4,500 and not to exceed $36,000. On roll call the motion carried with Harnden, Chovanec, Tipken and Marble voting “aye,” Hawes voting “nay,” and Wortinger abstaining. The council instructed DPW staff to proceed with coordination and disposal arrangements.
