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Residents praise hemlock treatments, announce tree walk and wilderness fundraiser; stop‑sign safety concern raised
Summary
Tree Board member Elizabeth Hamilton reported treatment of 15 town hemlocks and announced a Oct. 29 tree walk; Tanner Pickett (MRA) announced an Oct. 18 fundraiser for the Montreat Wilderness. Resident Letta J. Taylor asked the council to reconsider a stop sign at Appalachian and Oklahoma roads because of slippery conditions.
Elizabeth Hamilton, speaking as a member of the Tree Board, told the council that 15 town-owned hemlock trees that were not included in April's major treatment received injections or drenching this season. She credited Ashley Manson for arranging the work, said Ryan Franks of Appalachian Tree Care donated trunk injections, and said Arborjet donated chemicals. "Anybody that's interested can reach out to the tree board or Ashley or me for more information," Hamilton said.
Hamilton also announced a revised "treasure tree walk" scheduled for Oct. 29 at 3:30 p.m., co-sponsored by the Tree Board and the Presbyterian Heritage Center; she said organizers will publish a map with a QR code and a Google map with more information. Council members and attendees volunteered to circulate copies to conference visitors and community outlets.
During public comment, Letta J. Taylor (386 Oklahoma Road) asked the council to reconsider a recent stop sign at Appalachian Way and Oklahoma Road, saying that in wet fall or winter conditions drivers struggle to gain momentum to travel uphill. The presiding officer noted the police chief was aware and staff said they would "look at it and bring it back to you for consideration."
Tanner Pickett, speaking for the Montreat Revitalization Association (MRA), announced a Saturday, Oct. 18 community fundraiser: 10% of sales at local outlets including Huckleberry and the Montreat store will support the Montreat Wilderness maintenance and operations fund. Pickett said a short talk about the wilderness will be at 1:30 p.m., followed by a history conversation at about 2:00 p.m., and invited residents to attend.
The exchanges were informational and the council did not take formal action on the stop‑sign request; staff will review and report back.
