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Council amends Tree Ordinance to restrict oak pruning Apr. 15–Sept. 15
Summary
Council voted unanimously to amend the Tree Ordinance to prohibit pruning of trees identified as oak between April 15 and September 15 and to require sanitized tools and immediate latex‑paint treatment to wounds when pruning is necessary.
Nancy Thill moved to amend the Tree Ordinance to change pruning date restrictions to protect oaks from Oak Wilt and added sanitation and wound‑treatment requirements; the motion was seconded and approved 5–0.
The ordinance language approved reads in part: "Trees identified as oak will not be pruned between April 15th and September 15th. In the event where a tree is damaged or needs pruning, tools must be sanitized, and a latex based paint must be applied to the wound immediately after pruning." The Council discussed attorney review earlier in the meeting for a related Tree Proposal application; the ordinance amendment itself was adopted by unanimous roll call vote.
