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Huntsville hires Arbormann for park stump removal, preserves two play-area stumps
Summary
Council approved Arbormann's low bid to grind park stumps to ground level, kept two stumps at the playground for seating and recorded a unanimous 5–0 vote. The town budgeted $12,000 for the work and authorized the contractor to stop if conditions risked damage.
The Huntsville Town Council voted 5–0 on Oct. 20–29 to authorize stump removal in the town park and to preserve two selected stumps at the playground.
Council discussed several bids for stump removal that ranged in the meeting materials from roughly $8,000 to $12,000. Town staff confirmed $12,000 was available in the current budget for the project. Councilmember Bruce Ahlstrom moved to "move forward with the lowest bid, Arbormann," asking the contractor to grind stumps to ground level, watch for wet ground and desist if the site risked damage. Councilmember Sandy Hunter successfully amended the motion to allow a few stumps to remain for seating, and a second amendment preserved two playground stumps. The roll-call vote passed unanimously.
The council discussed timing for removal: some members favored waiting until firmer ground in spring to reduce damage; the approved motion included instructions to stop work if conditions required. Staff will finalize the contract award and notify the contractor of the council’s requirements.
