Woodland Hills to hire tree service for largest ash trees; park cameras installed, fiber service needed

Mayor Killeen updated the commission on park projects and tree health at the Sept. 23 meeting. Killeen said the city’s park security cameras are installed and that Business Fiber Internet (100 Mbps) is needed to operate the system at an estimated cost of $65 per month. Killeen also said the reforestation grant for the park will be coordinated with the Tree Consortium of Woodland Hills to develop a spending plan.

Tree Care Solutions inspected the city’s ash trees and the mayor said the larger trees should be addressed before they become beyond repair. A quote of “$12/ DBM” from The Blankenship Tree Service was presented. Commissioner DeVillier moved to hire The Blankenship Tree Service to address the four to five largest ash trees; Commissioner Gillenwater seconded and the motion carried.

The minutes do not break down the $12/ DBM figure or explain the unit; the record also does not specify a total contract amount or timeline for the work.