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Council approves Tree Board removal and replanting plan contingent on attorney review
Summary
The Council approved a Tree Board recommendation to issue RFQs to remove 35 invasive trees, grind stumps, apply herbicide and plant 35 native trees; funding includes a grant from the Lake Monroe Water Foundation plus matching funds and in‑kind donations, and removals must occur before a March 31 moratorium.
Town Manager Sandie Jones and Chief Administrative Officer Phyllis Carr told the Council the Tree Board will issue RFQs to remove 35 invasive trees, grind stumps, treat regrowth with herbicide, and replant 35 native trees. Jones said the town secured grant funding from the Lake Monroe Water Foundation along with matching funds and in‑kind donations to support the work.
Councilmember Rex Watters moved to approve the Tree Board’s recommendation contingent upon the Town Attorney's approval; President Andi Wilson seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Jones noted the removals need to occur before the March 31 moratorium mentioned in the meeting.
