New Cumberland Council addressing tree concerns
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NEW CUMBERLAND - City officials plan to address issues with some dead, or fallen, trees in the community, after being approached by a resident with concerns for his family's safety.
"There's three trees on South Chestnut and two in Eden Valley," Mayor Will White said during Monday's meeting of New Cumberland Council.
White noted there had been some issues with trees breaking or falling as a result of recent storms, and the city also had received a call from resident Charles Kearns with concerns about the South Chestnut Street trees, which are located on the hillside near Clay Street.
White described the trees as being between 40 and 65 feet tall, and appear to be either diseased or dead.
"It's a safety concern," Kearns said, explaining he is worried one of the trees, if it falls, could damage his home.
Police Chief Les Skinner reported representatives of the city had looked at the site and determined the trees are the city's responsibility.
"The trees are clearly on city property," Skinner said, encouraging council to take action.
White recommended, and council approved a proposal from Jeremiah Crow for $4,000 to cut down the trees on South Chestnut Street, with the plan to leave the stumps to assist in preserving the bank.
Crow also was awarded the bid for the Eden Valley trees, at a cost of $1,200.
White explained those two trees are going to be taken down, with the trunks left in the hillside, meaning there would be no removal costs associated with that part of the project.
In other business, Monday, New Cumberland Council agreed to continue working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, at a cost of $7,996.
"This is our agreement to take care of the geese for another year," White explained.
Council also approved a contract with CGC, at a cost of $14,225, for the repair to a sewer line at 204 North River Ave.
Council will next meet at 5 p.m., Aug. 3.