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Carleton awards $9,000 contract to remove eight trees, requires stump grinding
Summary
The council accepted a $9,000 bid from Tom's Tree Service to remove eight trees and grind stumps at Carleton Ash Park after reviewing six bids; the lowest bid excluded stump grinding and was rejected for safety reasons.
The Village of Carleton Village Council voted April 14, 2026, to accept a $9,000 bid from Tom's Tree Service to remove eight trees at Carleton Ash Park, grind the stumps and clean up debris.
President James Penix presented six quotes ranging from $8,000 up to $14,195. "The quotes range from $8000.00 up to $14,195.00," the council heard; the council specifically rejected the lowest bid from Woodchuck Tree Service because it did not include stump grinding. Councilmember Terry Burkardt moved to accept Tom's Tree Service's $9,000 proposal; the motion, supported by Debbie Stolkey, passed on a roll call vote 4–0.
Council members said stump grinding was a safety priority. The contract covers removal of eight trees, stump grinding and clean-up; the council did not discuss additional plantings or a park restoration plan at this meeting.
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