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Commission discusses removal of damaged tree on neighborhood green space
Summary
A commissioner presented a photo and a contractor’s quote to remove and dispose of a deteriorated tree on the green space between Westbrook and Queen Anne; commissioners debated removing the whole tree versus trimming a limb and noted differing cost estimates.
During new business a commissioner brought forward a photo and reported a contractor quote to remove and dispose of a damaged tree on the green space between Westbrook and Queen Anne. The quoted amount was described in the meeting as “1,300” (transcript: “1000 300”); commissioners discussed whether to remove a limb or take down the entire tree if it is dying.
Mayor Stone said he was concerned that cutting only a limb could require cutting the whole tree later and noted it may be better to remove the tree now rather than spend money on a short-term fix. “There’s no sense in cutting just a limb off of there and then turning around spending $3,000 on cutting the tree down,” the mayor said, urging the commission to consider full removal if the trunk is failing. Commissioners did not record a formal vote on the proposal at the meeting and asked for follow-up so they could make a decision with clearer cost estimates.
The transcript identifies the location as Queen Anne in Roxburgh and indicates the issue will be considered further; no contract award or expenditure was recorded at the July 21 meeting.
