Three Oaks parks board recommends AEP remove two maple trees in Carver Park

The Village of Three Oaks Parks and Recreation Board voted Feb. 2 to recommend that American Electric Power remove two maple trees in Carver Park at no expense to the village, the board recorded.

The motion, made by Brian Overley and supported by Larry Shawver, followed AEP's recommendation that the trees be removed because of their proximity to power lines. The board approved the recommendation; the minutes do not record a roll-call vote tally.

Board members discussed trimming and replacement plans. The minutes say the village aims to establish plans to replace the removed maples in the spring. The board also recorded that the concrete walk in Carver Park will be completed after Flag Day.

Village Manager Dan Faulkner and board members discussed related park maintenance items during the same agenda period, including a pending Linden Street path connected to the AEP power line and a requirement that the snowmobile club submit written requests for future use of Watkins Park.

The board adjourned at 7:43 p.m.