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Council seeks fence options to protect large oak tree after receiving $11,489 wrought-iron quote
Summary
Town staff presented fence options to protect a large oak tree on town property, including a $11,489 wrought-iron estimate; council favored saving the tree and asked a committee to produce design and pricing options.
Staff presented fence options to protect the large oak tree, reporting dimensions of 101 by 85 feet (about 372 linear feet) and a highest-cost estimate for a wrought-iron fence. The most complete quote for a wrought-iron fence from Mack Fence was $11,489 and would include one gate large enough for a mower.
Councilors discussed repurposability of materials if the tree failed, whether cement footers were required, the possibility of a temporary barrier while design work continues, and insurance considerations. The council expressed consensus to try to save the tree and asked the parking-lot/design committee to return with several options and firm price estimates so the council can decide which fence to install.
