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Board approves privately funded planting of three River Birch trees at Community Garden
Summary
Board approved Brian Overley's plan to plant three privately funded River Birch trees near the pavilion at the Community Garden where a damaged spruce was removed. The motion authorizes Overley to secure funding, purchase, and plant the trees at no cost to the Village.
Board member Brian Overley proposed planting three River Birch trees near the Community Garden pavilion to replace a removed spruce, noting benefits including improved water absorption, faster growth, enhanced visuals, and clearer park perimeter definition. The board voted to authorize Overley to secure private funding and proceed with purchase and planting; the motion was moved by Mike Springer and supported by Larry Shawver.
The board emphasized that the plantings will be privately funded and will not impose a cost to the Village. Dan Faulkner asked that future park improvement concepts be shared with him in advance for administrative coordination.
