Resident offers $1,000 toward removal of dying cemetery pine

During public comment, a resident asked the council about removing a large pine tree that is partially dead and standing close to family headstones, offering to pay up to $1,000 for its removal.

The resident said, “I will pay for it if you can get it done for the price of 1000 dollars.” Wyatt, a town staff member, replied that some trees are suitable for removal during fire-department training but the tree near headstones would likely require a contractor; he said he would reach out to a contractor he used previously (he referenced "Carlson Trees") to get a bid. The resident and Wyatt agreed to coordinate directly to obtain pricing and scheduling.

Council members did not record a formal motion on the record; the exchange concluded with the resident asked to work with Wyatt to arrange removal.