[Everyone] Updates & Recommendations

Mon Sep 18 14:52:54 UTC 2023

P.S. Thank you, Vincent, for all you are doing on these items!

On Mon, Sep 18, 2023 at 10:52 AM Lauren Rich <laureninatlanta at gmail.com>
wrote:

> I am also happy to continue to help with putting together a draft of rules
> for all to consider.  I may not be able to start, however, 'til second week
> of October on this, as there are continuing health issues in my family.  I
> am agreeable to paying 1/5 of total testing cost (arborist said it would
> cost $400 to test the 3 trees potentially endangering our 5 houses the
> Vincent mentioned) -- $80 apiece -- to make sure those 3 trees get tested,
> so that we can learn if there's any imminent danger and, if so, what to do
> about it.  I believe the HOA should shoulder whatever costs there are for
> taking down or treating trees that pose a danger to any of our homes.  I
> know that such costs might be considerable, but that we should discuss and
> agree on this down the road  as an HOA if and when needed.  I want to say
> that a number of years ago the HOA paid for the cost (I think it was over
> $1,000, could have been $2000, Sara might remember this) of taking down a
> damaged tree somewhere toward the back of the property, so there is
> precedent for this.
>
> On Mon, Sep 18, 2023 at 9:28 AM Mark Bussey via Everyone <
> everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:
>
>> Vincent:
>>     As my schedule permits, I am happy to continue to help with putting
>> together a draft of rules for all to consider.  I'm also fine with paying
>> the additional amount noted.
>> Mark
>>
>>
>> In a message dated 9/17/2023 5:02:19 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
>> everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com writes:
>>
>>
>>
>> Greetings. I write in re: updates on some matters that have been and
>> remain important to CP HOA:
>>
>>
>> ONE, in re: survey on issues pertaining to RENTALS, an expression to
>> thanks to Mel and Dave for their work, involving initial informal inviting
>> of general views and then the design of a polling mechanism. Some things
>> from the survey are fairly clear; others are not or are muddled and mixed.
>> We are still without a document that lists clear rules and regulations and
>> expectations by which we live together as an HOA. This document needs to be
>> accessible and the rules and regulations and expectations should apply to
>> all--renters; and owners, whether absentee or resident--with consequences
>> or actions for non-compliance.
>>
>> My recommendation for next steps to be taken--that a small group of 2-3
>> work on drafting for our consideration. This draft should take into
>> consideration the recent survey as well as rules scattered among existing
>> CP HOA and documents and rules and regulations of other HOAs. Before
>> bringing the draft back to us the drafting committee should consult with a
>> lawyer about relevant issues.
>>
>> I am asking for volunteers to serve on this committee of 2-3. Although I
>> would be pleased to have them continue working on this project, I do not
>> want to be presumptuous about members of the committee that began work on
>> this matter months ago (including collecting documents and arranging
>> initial consultation with a lawyer). There is opportunity here for any
>> owner to serve on this committee and support the work of the HOA. So with
>> this note I am requesting volunteers to help with this HOA project. Please
>> do so as soon as possible.
>>
>> TWO, in re: front LIGHTING at the CP sign, you recall that the large tree
>> limb that recently fell across Drexel destroyed the light post, broke it in
>> half, with live wires exposed. I had an electrician remove the bottom half
>> that was left standing with extending wires and install new wiring and
>> lights. The two lights are of a different kind--more efficient (without
>> timer) and embedded in the ground.
>>
>> Note: the new lights reveal the age and wear of the CP sign. Should be on
>> the list of things to watch and address in time.
>> Also, the other (original) lamp posts, along the north-south part of
>> driveway, and original lamp posts in front of homes, should be watched.
>>
>> THREE, in re: TREES, the recent storm that pushed the big tree limb our
>> way made some of us more sensitive to the damage that trees/tree parts on
>> CP HOA property and surrounding it can do. A small group of us agreed  to
>> gather first to take our own laypersons' walk about and inventory of the
>> condition of some trees around us. Then I joined a small committee made up
>> of Lauren and Rosamond in inventorying trees at CP and surrounding areas
>> with a professional arborist (Boutte). I express on behalf of CP HOA thanks
>> to Lauren and Rosamond for their work on this project.
>>
>> Three situations were flagged in order of greatest immediate concern--1)
>> a rotting very tall sweetgum tree that seems to be on a slope on
>> property on Melrose  (on other side of face closest to #400); 2) the three
>> trees (water oaks) lining the east-west part of driveway, trees whose limbs
>> continue to raise concerns; and 3) the tree across Drexel on a neighbor's
>> property (across from #338).
>>
>> The arborist indicated that #1 was the biggest immediate threat to us. He
>> recommended we contact Melrose Ave neighbors about having the tree removed.
>> He was less concerned about #3 as an immediate threat but thought it should
>> be watched.  As for #2, the recommendation was that the three trees be
>> tested to determine more clearly their condition.
>>
>> Action taken to date: on behalf of CP HOA I have written to the neighbor
>> we think is responsible for the tree. I have asked for serious
>> consideration for the sake of safety of all concerned. I am waiting for a
>> response. The arborist has indicated that if no response is provided within
>> a certain period of time that he would be willing to send communication
>> about the situation on our behalf. Will keep you posted on developments.
>>
>> Proposal for #2: the committee of two has recommended to me that we ask
>> the arborist to test the three trees and that we ask owners who are closest
>> and most immediately affected--#338, 340, 342, 344, and 400--to divide the
>> cost of testing ($80 per owner). If more drastic steps need to be taken in
>> the future the HOA should then be asked to assume costs.  I think this
>> recommendation is reasonable and I propose it here.
>>
>> As for proposal #3--the tree across Drexel (closest to #338), no
>> immediate danger was noted. It is suggested that we continue watching it. I
>> would support the owner of #338 (because she was most affected by the tree
>> limb) in communicating with the owner across the street about our concern.
>>
>> Thanks to all, in anticipation of your cooperation and participation.
>>
>> V. L. Wimbush
>> President
>>
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> Lauren Rich
> Atlanta, GA
>
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Lauren Rich
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