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Porter board approves hiring tree service to top trees with branches in power lines
Summary
The Town of Porter board voted unanimously to hire a professional tree service for one or two days to top trees with branches in power lines, citing the potential need for two days to complete the work. The motion passed 3–0.
The Town of Porter board voted at its June 15, 2026 special meeting to hire a professional tree service to top trees that have branches in the power lines. Mayor Steve Dickey moved to hire the service for one or two days; Lucas Beaty seconded. The motion passed unanimously with Steve Dickey, Lucas Beaty and Kevin Walker voting yes.
Mayor Dickey noted it may take two days to top all the trees that need work. The minutes record the motion language as authorizing the hire for "one or two days" to address branches in power lines; no contractor name, estimated cost, or funding source is specified in the minutes. The board recorded no objections and no conditions on the work in the minutes.
The decision directs town staff to proceed with hiring the service as authorized by the board; the minutes do not list a follow-up report or timeline for completion beyond the one-or-two-day estimate provided during the motion.
