Board denies tree-cutting request on tax-forfeited parcel, raises Extension per diem to $75
A request to cut three cedar trees on a tax-forfeited parcel in Wheaton was denied due to liability and fairness; the board raised the Extension Committee per diem from $35 to $75 effective April 14, 2025, to aid recruitment of committee members.
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The board declined a taxpayer request to cut three cedar trees on a tax-forfeited property at 307 10th St. S in Wheaton, citing liability concerns and the need to treat requests consistently; the county advised the interested party to address the issue with a future property owner after the sale.
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