[Everyone] Branch down

[Joanna Campbell]

We need to be very cautious not to either admit that we might have any
responsibility for the tree or dealing with the problem, or offering to
make any contribution, financial or otherwise, towards dealing with it.

Joanna

On Mon, Oct 2, 2023, 3:12 PM Vincent Wimbush via Everyone <
everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:

> Just now catching up on the situation in re: the fallen branch onto
> neighbor's property, as reported by Maryanne.
>
> I would think the first step needed is conversation with the neighbor.
> Indicate you are aware of the situation, that you know what tree caused the
> problem, that it is located in the alley.... And get confirmation that
> there is no damage done. I hope your neighborly outreach would be noted.
>
> As I understand the situation as described, with the tree located in the
> alleyway--not on home property that is part of CP, or CP in general--I see
> no responsibility on your part, Maryann, or CP, in general. This is my
> assumption for now, with the info that has been passed along. But given
> where the tree is located, with the possibility of it affecting us and
> others, it may make sense to have that tree and surrounding trees looked at
> by the arborist. (Not sure that that area was looked at earlier.) Seems we
> need to make sure there is a really careful and comprehensive look at what
> surrounds us. This means we will likely need to contact the arborist we've
> already engaged and the City of Decatur about related matters, now
> including what Maryanne reports this morning.
>
> vlw
>
> On Sun, Oct 1, 2023 at 4:02 PM Maryann Dabkowski via Everyone <
> everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi everyone-
>>
>> A branch on one of the trees in the alley by my townhouse just fell into
>> my neighbor's backyard. It doesn't appear anyone is hurt or there's any
>> significant property damage;  it fell on a fire pit. I'm not sure if it's a
>> tree on our communal property or belongs to someone on the other side of
>> the fence? Not sure what responsibility we have here so hoping someone who
>> has been here longer has some idea.
>>
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