Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Roads Tree Trimming topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Greenbush board approves winter tree‑clearing contract capped at $20,000
Summary
The Town of Greenbush approved a contract with Shufflebotham Tree Service to trim brush and trees along selected rights‑of‑way at $1,400 per eight‑hour day, capped at $20,000 for 2026; Chairman Limberg and Supervisor Wagner will inspect work areas with the contractor.
The Town of Greenbush Town Board on Jan. 26 approved contracting Shufflebotham Tree Service to trim and clear brush and trees along selected rights‑of‑way, authorizing work at $1,400 per eight‑hour day with a maximum expenditure of $20,000 for 2026.
The motion to approve the contract was made by Supervisor Mary Kracht and seconded by Supervisor Tony Wagner and carried. Chairman Mike Limberg and Supervisor Wagner will ride along with contractor Andrew Shufflebotham to identify specific areas for work.
The board discussed which roads need winter brush cutting and tree trimming. Resident Matt Bunke volunteered to handle any tree clearing and brush trimming on the right‑of‑way on his own property, but the board approved hiring the contractor for other locations.
The approval is intended to allow the town to address safety and sight‑line concerns along rural rights‑of‑way during the winter season. No specific road list was adopted in the meeting; Limberg and Wagner will point out areas for the contractor during the planned site visits.
The motion recorded in the minutes reads: “Motion Kracht/Wagner to approve Shufflebotham Tree service to trim and clear necessary brush and trees from selected right of way for $1400 per eight hour day, up to $20,000 for 2026.”
