The council voted to remove two items from the table: the Newburgh Park System tree inventory and the Bell and State Street tree-removal matter. Both motions passed by voice vote.
Deputy Town Manager Andrea Balboni and staff explained the tree-inventory item is being positioned to use a small state grant (approximately $5,000, as stated in the discussion) to pay for the inventory study. Staff said they plan to submit the grant application before the grant period closes and will set the item on a future agenda when the grant and vendor details are in hand.
On the Bell and State Street tree-removal item, the council removed the matter from the table and did not take further action; staff said it will be brought back when the item is ready for substantive consideration. Council members emphasized they will return the items to the agenda in due course rather than letting them remain indefinitely shelved.
No votes were taken that changed policy or approved tree work at this meeting; both items were simply taken off the table for later processing and reintroduction when staff is ready.