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Burton approves tree-removal work on Navasota Street; council to explore standing contract with local arborist
Summary
Council approved hiring Juan Mendoza (J. Mendoza Tree Service) to remove hazardous limbs and brush on Navasota Street and in an alleyway, and directed the City Secretary to investigate creating a standing contract for future tree removals. Posted estimates list $1,400 for cleaning Navasota Street and $3,600 for a larger cleanup option.
Council approved hiring Juan Mendoza to remove hazardous limbs that were hanging over Navasota Street and to address a tree pushing into a garage on E. Burton. The Mayor said she had received phone calls and photos documenting the safety hazards; those photos were included in the meeting packet. The motion to proceed was made by Councilmember Paul McLaughlin and seconded by Councilmember Jeff Eckhardt.
The meeting packet included an estimate from Jmendoza Tree Service that listed two prices: "Cleaning Navasota St" for $1,400 and a larger cleanup (Project #3) for $3,600, with options for stump removal and hauling noted. Council also directed the City Secretary to investigate creating a contractual agreement with Mr. Mendoza to handle ongoing tree removals in Burton so future response times and pricing could be improved.
No additional funding authorization beyond approval to move forward was recorded in the minutes; the City Secretary will follow up on contractual terms.
