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Resident objects to removal of donated trees; trustees discuss tree inventory funding
Summary
A resident said donated trees on South Center Street were cut down without Village permission; trustees discussed creating a funded tree inventory and maintenance plan.
Public commenter Kelly Kilmer told the Board that trees planted on South Center Street with donated funds were removed without Village permission and urged replacement with smaller trees and memorialized maintenance responsibilities. Mayor Jenn Najdek responded that future replacement should avoid large trees and that responsibility for maintenance should be documented.
Deputy Mayor Matt Hartzog said community members are interested in creating a tree inventory — counting and documenting trees' condition and making planting recommendations — and noted funding is available to support such work. The minutes do not record a formal motion to fund or commission the inventory; the discussion was advisory and raised a follow-up topic for staff.
