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Port Clinton Tree Commission approves removal of three hazardous trees and outlines park planting plans
Summary
At its Dec. 9, 2025 meeting the Port Clinton Tree Commission voted unanimously to remove three trees at 530 Monroe, 610 Madison St. and 713 Madison St., discussed replacement of 17 street trees from a water project and chose candidate species for six park plantings for Arbor Day.
PORT CLINTON, Ohio — The Port Clinton Tree Commission voted Dec. 9 to remove three trees judged hazardous and advanced plans for replacement plantings and park landscaping.
Chair Jerry Tarolli moved to remove a tree at 530 Monroe owned by Ron Webb after commissioners described it as a safety hazard that blocks the line of sight at the intersection and noted a large number of dead branches on the top leader; Commissioner Ed Urban seconded, and "all agreed," approving the removal. Tarolli then moved to remove a tree at 610 Madison Street after the homeowner reported a hollow trunk; Commissioner Lisa Bodi seconded and the motion passed unanimously. A third removal—at 713 Madison Street—was moved by Tarolli, seconded by Urban and likewise approved without opposition.
The actions were taken during the commission’s regular meeting, which was called to order at 5 p.m. by Chair Jerry Tarolli. Mayor Mike Snyder and Interim Safety Service Director Jim Sass were listed under the meeting’s public presentation segment; the transcript records their presence but does not include remarks from either official.
Commissioner Larry Holman reported he will contact Steph Miller for recommendations on 17 street-tree replacements related to the city’s Water Project. Holman solicited suggestions for six trees to be planted in City Park for Arbor Day; candidates discussed include Crimson maple, linden, swamp white oak, Celebration maple and American sycamore. Holman said he will obtain bids for the trees and planting and will look into using the Stenson Fund to cover costs; the transcript does not specify the Stenson Fund’s purpose or administration.
The commission also noted that its Tree City application has been submitted and discussed placement of Tree City signs. No members of the public spoke during the public-comment portion. The commission set its next meeting for Jan. 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. and adjourned after a motion by Chair Jerry Tarolli, seconded by Commissioner Roger Domokos.
Actions recorded at the meeting include the three unanimous removal votes and assignment of follow-up tasks to Commissioner Holman to solicit recommendations, collect bids and research funding options.
