[Everyone] Updates & Recommendations

[Joanna Campbell]

Thank you for the update Vincent.
Schedule permitting I am happy to continue to serve on the committee to
look at Rules, and to contribute to having the trees looked at.

Joanna

On Sun, Sep 17, 2023 at 5:02 PM Vincent Wimbush via Everyone <
everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:

>
> 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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