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Surf City council approves timber‑thinning contract and awards timber sale
Summary
Council authorized a $25,000 timber‑thinning contract with Canal Woods and approved a $255,000 timber clearing sale awarded to Michael Goodson Logging for Juniper Swamp; motions authorized the mayor and manager to execute necessary sale and contract documents.
Town Manager Kyle Brewer summarized a timber‑management plan for Juniper Swamp and recommended two immediate actions: a timber‑thinning contract with Canal Woods ($25,000) and a timber‑clearing sale awarded to Michael Goodson Logging ($255,000).
Councilmember Trudy Solomon moved to approve the Canal Woods timber contract and authorized the mayor and manager to execute necessary documents; the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote. Council then moved and seconded approval of the timber sale award to Michael Goodson Logging; that motion also carried by voice vote.
Mayor and manager authorization: the motions authorized either the mayor or the town manager to sign documents necessary to effectuate the terms of both the thinning contract and the timber‑sale agreement.
Context and next steps: staff said the work is part of a long‑term timber management plan intended to reduce fire risk, support spray‑irrigation production and provide revenue back to the town. The consultant will continue to advise on future timber operations and staff will coordinate execution and scheduling with the contractor.
