[Everyone] Final decision on CAU requirements

Vincent Wimbush vlwimbush at gmail.com
Mon Mar 1 17:51:52 UTC 2021


Please now let me know if there is anything I can do to help the cause.

Vincent


On Mon, Mar 1, 2021 at 11:48 AM Jordan Sharon via Everyone <
everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:

> Hi Mark,
>
> Rather than trying to coordinate schedules maybe an email with me cc’d is
> easier for now. I can follow up with him thereafter.
>
> --
> Jordan Sharon
> jsharona at gmail.com
> 323.680.6177
>
> On Feb 28, 2021, at 2:30 PM, Mark Bussey <statute661 at aol.com> wrote:
>
> Hey Jordan,
>     Let me know what day/time is best for you.  Alternatively, once you
> are ready I can just contact Accurate and Cade to let him know we are
> prepared to move forward with them on the fence and rail, and that you will
> be taking over.  I'll email him as well if you prefer that approach and
> just copy you.
> Mark
>
>
> In a message dated 2/28/2021 1:05:16 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> jsharona at gmail.com writes:
>
>
> Hi All,
>
> I agree with Mark's suggestion of going with option 2 for the front fence.
> At this point a final decision needs to be made so we can move forward
> ASAP. If there are no objections we should move forward on the front fence
> and railing with Accurate this week.
>
> Mark - perhaps this week we can schedule a three way call with Cade to
> discuss the front fence/railing project. That way once you leave town I’m
> fully engaged with Accurate.
>
> Regarding the back fence, I’m still unclear on exactly what needs to
> happen. It was my impression that we are replacing the back the fence in
> its entirety. I was also told we need we need an addition estimate for a
> metal option, but that seems to be in question. Sara also mentioned hiring
> a handyman to shore up the timber. I don't have a handyman recommendation
> for this. I also don’t understand why a handyman is needed in addition to
> Accurate. Am I missing something? Again, the back fence project was put
> into motion well before I moved in, so I don’t know all the details or what
> past discussions have been had. Perhaps those who initially researched this
> can jump in and finish what was started. The back and forth of me trying to
> get information will only prolong getting the work done.
>
> Best,
> Jordan
>
>
> --
> Jordan Sharon
> jsharona at gmail.com
> 323.680.6177
>
> On Feb 27, 2021, at 7:33 PM, Sara Crews via Everyone <
> everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:
>
> Hi Jordan, the timber that needs to be shored up requires a skilled
> handyman to repair. My regular handyman has been tied up for months with no
> daylight in the near future. If someone has a reliable person they are
> willing to recommend, I don't mind signing off on his work before payment.
>
> Sara
>
>
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> -----Original Message-----
>
> From: statute661 at aol.com
> To: everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com
> Sent: 2021-02-27 4:29:25 PM
> Subject: Re: [Everyone] Final decision on CAU requirements
>
> Hey Jordan,
>     So first: I am there to help with any part of this that I can take
> care of before I leave (in about a week) or that I can handle from afar by
> phone or smoke signal.
>     As for my last discussions with Accurate, because there was so much
> going on about the gate, I only asked Cade to price the extension and
> gate.  He wanted me to make the measurements and send those to him.  I
> decided to wait instead until we got the gate issue resolved rather than
> waste his time going back and forth with me about an estimate.  Turned out
> to be a good "lazyman" decision under the circumstances.
>     The estimates for the back fence (for all three vendors) are attached
> so that you have the other two on hand.   It's sometimes hard to compare
> estimates since they provide different materials and fence styles in those
> estimates.  I've always found Sara to be a good resource if I have any
> questions about this sort of thing.
>     Regarding the front fence, as you may recall, Accurate gave us three
> estimates: Option #1 - 12 feet out from the end of the current fence,
> Option #2 - from the current fence to the garden edge, and Option #3 - from
> the current fence to the culvert.  12 feet would probably satisfy CAU but
> it might look a little odd if it stopped there while right up the garden
> edge would look more "complete."  Also, given that our place was just fine
> until CAU "reconsidered" last year, CAU may later come back and request
> that the fence go up to the garden edge (since no outsider is likely to
> cross over the garden to get to the creek).  So I would suggest Option #2
> above.  I think everyone was fine with that and it isn't all that much more
> costly.  Just my thoughts.
>
>     As for the rest, see my notes below in black.
> Mark
> In a message dated 2/27/2021 2:05:33 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com writes:
>
>
> Hi All,
>
> After our discussions and receiving helpful feedback from Mark and the
> rest of the committee, below are the recommendations.
>
>    1. Go with option #1 off the Accurate estimate for the fence along
>    Drexel, pending confirmation from Mark that he believes that option #1
>    meets the first requirement from the insurance company. *(See notes
>    above)*
>    2. Ask Accurate to also include a railing/fence along the curb line
>    between 406 and 408 at the top of the stairs where there is a drop off,
>    along the associations property line between those two properties
>    (requirement #2)  *I believe that CAU only requested a railing at this
>    location, no fencing, however the current fence on the other side of the
>    bridge between my place and Sara's may need shoring up (it wobbles now)
>    before any company can put in a solid railing.  Accurate gave us a quote
>    for this railing and for the railing along the path next to 410.*
>    3. Ask Accurate to also include a fence along the path/stairs next to
>    410 (requirement #3)  *I think that CAU only requested a railing here
>    as well and Accurate provided a quote for this and the railing between 406
>    and 408.*
>    4. Ask Accurate to update their estimate from June for the fence along
>    to back of the property, asking them to provide a metal option and take
>    into account that they will already be on site installing items 1 through
>    3.  *We should get the update for sure but as for a metal option, I
>    don't know anything about that.  You might want to discuss this with Sara
>    and/or Vincent since they were involved in requesting that estimate.*
>    5. Regarding requirement #4, tell the insurance company that the
>    culvert issue is a very complex one, as it involves the City of Decatur, a
>    full engineering design and the property owner of 410.  As such, we will
>    require significant more time to provide them with further feedback.  *This
>    sounds fine.  I think CAU wants to see movement so the railing/fence
>    extension should put them at ease for now.  Note that I think there may be
>    a new owner to 410 who is either living there now or moving in shortly.  *
>
> In the interest of time and continuity, we believe it is best to employ
> Accurate for all the fence/railing work needed. If everyone approves I
> would like to move on the above recommendations ASAP. I am more than happy
> to take over communications with Accurate and CAU in place of Mark. Mark- I
> will contact you separately just so I am clear on exactly where things were
> left with Accurate.
>
> Regarding the estimate for the back fence, this was done before my time.
> If someone could please provide me with the original estimate that was done
> back in June, I can speak to Accurate about that as well.
>
> Please let me know any questions.
>
> Thanks,
> Jordan
>
> --
> Jordan Sharon
> jsharona at gmail.com
> 323.680.6177
>
> On Feb 27, 2021, at 10:32 AM, David Weiner via Everyone <
> everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:
>
> Jordan,
>
> Does the committee have a recommendation to make at this time?
>
> Dave
>
> On Fri, Feb 26, 2021, 16:07 Mark Bussey <statute661 at aol.com> wrote:
>
> Dave,
>
>     I am in full agreement with Sara.  It is time for decisions to be
> made.  My suggestions for the following:
>
> 1. The front fence: have Accurate take the current fence down to the
> garden bed (proposal #2 by Accurate);
> 2. Railings: Sara had three railing companies that she intended to come
> out and provide estimates.  We should get that list of companies from Sara,
> have them come out immediately and then choose a company to start the
> work.  Alternatively, let's just go forward with Accurate on their railing
> estimate.
> 3. The culvert.  Someone needs to be responsible for getting together
> ideas and estimates: to date no one has been assigned to/volunteered for
> this.   Please find someone to take this over.
> 4. The back fence.  This has been lingering for way too long.  We have had
> three estimates since last summer to repair/replace the back fence.  One is
> from Accurate.  It is time to select a company.  If it is Accurate then we
> can get that fence repaired at the same time and perhaps they will cut us a
> little better deal for more than one project.
>
> All of these projects together may very well require a special
> assessment.  That cost should be determined as soon as possible, and
> announced, so that everyone, including the Association, can budget
> accordingly.
>
> Mark
>
>
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