Clinton County authorizes $150,000 settlement in rural tree‑removal claim

Jun 29, 2026

The Board approved authorizing the county to accept a tentative mediation settlement of $150,000 to resolve claims by Morgan Enburg and David Melchert over alleged wrongful removal of trees from their rural property.

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The Board voted June 29 to authorize the county’s approval of a proposed settlement resolving claims by Morgan Enburg and David Melchert arising from alleged wrongful removal of trees on their rural Clinton County acreage. County defense counsel for ICAP reported a tentative mediation agreement reached June 24 under which the claimants would accept $150,000 in full and final settlement; the Board approved the county’s authorization to proceed if there is no county objection.

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