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Cochran council approves $15,000 RELEAF grant application to plant street trees
Summary
The council voted 4–1 to apply for a $15,000 RELEAF grant from the Georgia Forestry Commission to plant trees in the public right-of-way; Councilmember Rufus Veal was the lone no vote.
The Cochran City Council voted July 11 to approve applying for a $15,000 RELEAF grant from the Georgia Forestry Commission to plant trees in the public right-of-way. City Manager Richard Newbern explained the proposed planting area, the application deadline and applicable Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) regulations; Willie Farrow provided additional input. The motion to apply passed with four votes in favor (Ates, Anderson, Jones, Lemmon) and one opposed (Veal).
Council discussion as recorded in the minutes focused on the proposed area for tree planting and regulatory compliance with GDOT; minutes do not describe a planting plan, quantities of trees, or details on matching funds. The vote indicates the council supports pursuing the grant but leaves implementation details to staff and any grant requirements.
