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Board notes fallen oak limb, removal after internal rot discovered
Summary
Board Chair Steve Baxman reported a large limb fell from an oak near the playground; inspection found internal rot and the tree was removed entirely to address safety concerns.
Board Chair Steve Baxman told the Monte Rio Recreation and Park District board that a large limb fell from the oak tree near the playground overnight and that a closer inspection revealed the tree was rotting from the inside.
According to the minutes, the tree was subsequently removed entirely. The board did not record a separate motion or vote on removal during this meeting; the minutes list the item as a Facilities/Safety Committee report and note no committee meeting since Oct. 9.
The removal addresses an immediate safety concern near the playground; the board did not provide further details about costs, contractor identity, or plans for replacing or replanting the tree in these minutes.
