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Council reviews $5,000 restitution for unauthorized town tree removal
Summary
Mayor Howes reminded the council that a tree on Town right-of-way was removed without approval and the owner and contractor were advised of a $5,000 restitution fine; council asked Town Attorney Linehan for options and further information before deciding whether to accept alternatives to the fine.
Mayor Aletha Howes reported that a tree on Town right-of-way near a recent building project was removed without the Council’s approval. Based on prior similar situations, staff advised the property owner and contractor of a $5,000 restitution fine.
Councilmembers discussed whether to accept an alternative to the fine and asked Town Attorney Linehan for legal options. No vote or alternate restitution agreement was recorded in the minutes; the item was left for further review pending Linehan’s advice.
The minutes do not name the property owner or contractor and do not describe mitigation or restoration proposals; the council asked for a legal opinion before making a final determination.
