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Council reviews draft tree-trimming policy; mayor raises cemetery damage complaints
Summary
City staff presented a draft 'City of Chaffee Tree Trimming and Removal Policy' to standardize responses to requests; Mayor Glency also reported complaints about damages at the cemetery and said he had spoken with mowing staff.
City staff presented draft guidelines titled the 'City of Chaffee Tree Trimming and Removal Policy' outlining categories for emergency situations, safety concerns, routine maintenance and non-safety requests to ensure consistent handling of tree removal and trimming. The council discussed the policy's categories and how staff would apply the guidelines.
Separately, Mayor Samuel Glency informed the council of complaints about damages at the cemetery and said he had discussed the matter with city employees who perform mowing. Council discussion focused on monitoring, documenting damage reports and potential follow-up actions with grounds crews.
