[Everyone] Branch removal services?

Wed Jan 17 15:09:43 UTC 2024

I support the project--for the entirety of CP. We should regularize this
sort of thing. More research and more professional advice about what
trees/branches need attention are required.  But for the moment I support
going forward with a cost estimate for the task.

vlw

On Wed, Jan 17, 2024 at 10:00 AM Lauren Rich via Everyone <
everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:

> Maryann -- I ensure thru geico, u might want to check them out, just
> renewed w travelers thru geico.
>
> On Wed, Jan 17, 2024, 9:38 AM Maryann Dabkowski via Everyone <
> everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:
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>> Good morning, neighbors!
>>
>> Lauren- my policy is up for renewal at end of February. I’m sure that’s
>> the reason for timing.
>>
>> My understanding of the Boutte assessment is that they didn’t identify
>> any branches around my home as dangerous. Unfortunately, my insurance
>> company does not agree, and I don’t have much of a choice.
>>
>> Sara, I appreciate you bringing up that the HOA has previously paid for
>> tree pruning, and I would still welcome that if our officers agree that
>> this is still acceptable. I’m not sure what impact our community insurance
>> might have; as someone with experience in the insurance industry, I would
>> caution against involving them as they may use the opportunity to request
>> additional expensive measures.
>>
>> All this said, my timeline is a bit short. I recognize my urgent
>> situation is my own, and it’s not fair to rush our community into a
>> financial decision about whether or not our HOA should pay for tree pruning
>> going forward. If our officers do not feel comfortable making a
>> determination on this by tomorrow (1/18), I will plan to proceed
>> independently and will follow up with Sara separately for names of previous
>> companies used for this service.
>>
>> Thanks all— hope you’re able to stay warm!
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone.
>>
>> On Jan 16, 2024, at 6:06 PM, Vincent Wimbush via Everyone <
>> everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:
>>
>> 
>> An important matter has been raised and some good questions raised in
>> return.
>>
>> I remind all that we recently had Boutte come up and look at the
>> property. Not all seemed interested at that time in doing much beyond
>> taking out a threatening dead tree.
>>
>> My question for consideration--what if anything does the HOA
>> insurance cover (or advise)  in re: such matters.
>>
>> Vincent
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Jan 16, 2024 at 5:47 PM Lauren Rich via Everyone <
>> everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:
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>>> Did this come up on renewal, Maryann? Or out of the blue?
>>>
>>> On Tue, Jan 16, 2024, 5:04 PM Maryann Dabkowski via Everyone <
>>> everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:
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>>>> For those curious— they have satellite images. My insurance broker says
>>>> this is becoming more common— good thing for all to be aware.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPhone.
>>>>
>>>> On Jan 16, 2024, at 3:51 PM, Mark Bussey via Everyone <
>>>> everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> 
>>>> Hi Sara,
>>>>     I’m headed back to Atlanta for a bit in a month or so, but I saw
>>>> this discussion about trees and overhanging limbs.  Odd that Maryann’s
>>>> insurance company actually found out about her potential issue.  Anyway, if
>>>> you get a chance would you let me know if you see any branches near or over
>>>> my place that need pruning so that I can get included.  If the Association
>>>> doesn’t cover the work, I’ll want to make the arrangements to pay for it
>>>> myself.  I’m also asking Brandyn to take a look, but she doesn’t have your
>>>> expertise about trees and landscaping.  Thanks.
>>>> Mark
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 07:46:44 AM PST, Sara Crews via
>>>> Everyone <everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Over the years the HOA has paid for tree services, which included
>>>> tree/stump removal and pruning of limbs.  If this is still the position
>>>> that the HOA deems appropriate, I don't mind calling several tree service
>>>> companies that we've used in the past.  I've noticed limbs hanging over the
>>>> roofline at #412; there may be other homeowners who might require some limb
>>>> pruning.  HOA officers please advise.
>>>>
>>>> Maryann, did your home insurance company provide you with a deadline
>>>> for the limbs to be removed?
>>>>
>>>> Sara
>>>>
>>>> > On 01/16/2024 10:29 AM EST Maryann Dabkowski via Everyone <
>>>> everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> > Hi all!
>>>> >
>>>> > I have been informed by my homeowners’s insurance that they plan to
>>>> cancel my coverage unless I remove several tree branches that hang over my
>>>> property. Looking for recommendations for reputable companies that do this.
>>>> Have any of you used anyone you would recommend? Have we used anyone as an
>>>> HOA? I know we used Boutte for an eval, but I don’t recall that they
>>>> removed anything.
>>>> >
>>>> > Thank you-
>>>> > Maryann
>>>> >
>>>> > Sent from my iPhone.
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