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Tree board seeks reimbursements, applies for chestnut grant and pursues utility funding for pollinator garden
Summary
The board said it has an outstanding reimbursement request for Bradford pear removals, applied for up to $2,000 from the West Virginia American Chestnut Foundation, and will contact Potomac Edison/FirstEnergy about funding for a pollinator garden and utility‑line plantings.
Aaron told the board a reimbursement request for removal and replacement of Bradford pears on West Washington is under consideration despite being filed late and that he "does not anticipate any issues with that." He also reported the board applied by the Jan. 31 deadline for a West Virginia American Chestnut Foundation grant of up to $2,000 to plant hybrid chestnuts and support outreach and maintenance in the Happy Retreat area: "The deadline was January 31, and I did meet that deadline."
The board discussed early outreach to Potomac Edison and FirstEnergy to secure funding for soil, seed and plantings at the skate park and under utility lines. Elizabeth suggested coordinating with city communications and tracking how external funders would impact delivery and maintenance plans; Aaron said he would continue to pursue available funds and report results back to the board.
