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Residents ask township to spare newly planted trees; board will follow up
Summary
Two residents spoke during public comment: one asked about budget accounting; another, Emma, apologized for planting 64 trees over a property line and asked the township to allow them to remain or accept them as a donation because moving them now could kill many.
During the public comment period following consent items, two residents addressed the board.
At 7:xx p.m., a resident identifying himself as Mr. Smith (speaker 12) of 1502 Ascot Court thanked staff for the budget detail and queried how the township budgets on a modified-accrual basis and forecasts collections; staff confirmed the township uses a modified-accrual approach and explained how collection-rate assumptions are applied to revenue forecasting.
Later, Emma (speaker 9) of 2326 Dubury Avenue apologized for planting 64 trees that extended over a property line near an old fence and asked whether the township would allow the trees to remain or accept them as a donation to avoid transplant shock and waste. “The trees that were planted are very delicate and may not survive by being moved,” she said, adding that November is the better window for transplanting and that moving many of the trees now would likely kill a substantial number. Staff acknowledged the complaint and said they would follow up with the residents.
What’s next: township staff said they would follow up with the residents who spoke to confirm next steps on the property‑line/tree matter and to provide requested budget documentation to Mr. Smith.
