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Atlanta council approves tree trimming, schedules trunk‑or‑treat and sets budget‑hearing date
Summary
Council approved a quote to trim a large tree that will draw from a $10,000 tree budget, authorized a trunk‑or‑treat event on Oct. 26 at 1 p.m., scheduled a public hearing for the budget and noted a pending attorney action on ongoing litigation.
The Atlanta Town Council handled routine municipal business including authorization to trim a large tree, scheduling community events, and confirming upcoming budget‑process dates.
Council reviewed a quote from Wilford Tree Service to trim a large tree near the library. Council members noted that approving the trim would bring tree spending to about $7,800 of the $10,000 tree budget. A council member moved to approve the trimming, another member seconded, and the motion passed by voice vote.
Council also approved a trunk‑or‑treat community event on Oct. 26 at 1:00 p.m. at the shelter house, with plans to solicit corporate sponsors and donations and to use the shelter house for a meal. The motion to allow the event was moved, seconded and approved.
The clerk announced administrative schedule items: a public hearing is set for the 22nd at 6:00 p.m. and the budget‑adoption meeting is set for the 13th at 6:00 p.m.; form 443 was submitted to the Department of Local Government Finance for hearing advertisement. Republic informed the town that heavy‑trash pickup will be Oct. 17, with a dumpster delivered on Oct. 18 and available for one week for residents who missed pickup.
On facilities, the clerk relayed results of a Home Depot site visit to inspect shelter‑house countertops; the inspector described rough areas as manufacturing characteristics and noted a 10‑year warranty and the company’s willingness to supply trim. Council discussed cosmetic concerns but did not require replacement at this meeting.
On legal matters, the town attorney reported on the Drury litigation: the plaintiff filed an amended complaint naming the county; the town is still named as an interested party in the filing, and an amended answer has been prepared but filing awaits council or Murray’s approval. The transcript records the attorney saying the filing is still pending approval but does not record a formal vote to authorize filing at this meeting.
The meeting adjourned after a motion to sign claims and adjourn was approved by voice vote.
What happens next: staff will notify the Town Street Commissioner about signage for the recently adopted stop‑sign ordinance; public‑works staff will schedule the trimming work; the clerk will publish hearing notices as required; and the attorney will await approval to file the amended answer in the pending litigation.
