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Tree program updates, park projects and public works purchases discussed and approved
Summary
The board reviewed tree giveaways from Hiawatha School, approved removal of parkway trees at 409 S 5th (not to exceed $1,000), discussed ComEd coordination on trees at 313 4th, and approved routine public works purchases including tires and continued vendor for cold patch.
Trustee Benes reported that Hiawatha School purchased 475 sapling trees for public distribution; the Tree Committee hopes residents will foster saplings and the school greenhouse will be a pickup location. The committee planted four trees during Arbor Day and will seek a new nursery partner after St. Aubin nursery closed.
Public Works Supervisor Jim Stark presented two parkway-removal quotes: a $1,000 estimate to remove two parkway trees at 409 S 5th, which the board approved. Stark said two trees at 313 4th are large, in power lines and not worth saving; the board agreed to contact ComEd's external affairs manager Nicolas Escobar to request utility assistance. Trustee Chambers moved to approve removal at 409 S 5th, motion carried on voice vote.
Other public-works items: the board approved tires for the Public Works 2022 Ford F350 not to exceed $1,230 and decided to continue purchasing cold patch from Curran after reviewing a Gold Star quote. Stark also described required annual fire-extinguisher certification and will obtain two additional quotes for servicing Fyr-Fyter, Inc. The board discussed planting red, white and blue annuals at village signs for America's 250th birthday and will seek donations from local nurseries and the school greenhouse.
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