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Sanford opts for elms and maples, approves fertilization; volunteers to assist ballpark cleanup
Summary
After public comment objecting to fruit and crab-apple trees, the council approved a Heinz Tree Plan using elms and maples (20 trees, 2–3 year warranty), accepted six $500 tree sponsorships, and approved lawn grub-control and fertilization; volunteers will be recruited for annual ballpark cleanups.
Council members approved a tree-planting plan and park maintenance work after hearing public concerns about fruit trees at the ball diamonds.
Mike Crosson of the Sanford Youth Sports Board told the council that trees planted at the ball diamonds will increase maintenance when they mature and urged avoiding fruit trees and crab apples because they create mess and attract bees. Dolores Porte said she will partner with Sanford Youth Sports in the spring to recruit volunteers from schools, churches and scouting groups for an annual ballpark cleanup.
The DPW recommended the Heinz Tree Plan, which will use elms and maples only and exclude fruit, berry and crab-apple varieties. The plan calls for 20 trees with a 2–3 year warranty; six sponsorships at $500 each were committed.
Separately, Marcus Thrush moved to proceed with grub-control and fertilization services provided by Lawn Doctor; Leah Ziems seconded. The motion passed 4–1 with Carl Hamann voting no.
