[Everyone] FW: Boutte Tree assessment, estimate

Tue Jan 20 14:41:14 UTC 2026

Hi there,

Following up on this. Thanks to Maryann, David, Ron, and Jordan. Below are quotes, which are about to expire. Vincent, Sara, please let us know how we can move this forward. I’m happy to schedule with Gill Tree Care if approved.

Thanks,

Kathleen

Kathleen Baggett, Ph.D.

Associate Professor | 2CI Scholar in Dev Disability Health Disparities

Director, Mark Chaffin Centers for Healthy Development

Director,  GA Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental & Related Disabilities

School of Public Health | Georgia State University

Phone: 404.413.1571

From: Kathleen M. Baggett <kbaggett at gsu.edu>
Date: Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:07 AM
To: Residents <everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com>
Subject: FW: Boutte Tree assessment, estimate

Happy New Year!

Here are 3 quotes based on property tree assessment. The first 2 are highly reputable; R & I would prefer either of the first 2. Let me know how you’d like to proceed. We’d like to get this work done as soon as possible.

Gill Tree Care (Brendan Gill, trained arborist, removed the giant tree stump last year)
Total: $36400
Itemized- see attached

Boutte Tree Inc.- Trained Arborist
Total with $250 discount = $3700
Itemized- see attached

Best Price Tree Services: 678 641 7627
This is the company who completed the last Chelsea Place property trimming. A new property assessment and verbal quote were provided in mid-December, which was higher than the the 2 quotes above. Although requested multiple times, a written quote was not provided. Moreover, I have other concerns that in my view make this the least favorable option of the 3. Happy to discuss if you wish.

King Tree Services:  Did not pursue a new quote based on Sarah’s and Maryann’s documentation from last year that the cost was double or more than the other quotes at the time.

K

Kathleen Baggett, Ph.D.
Associate Professor | 2CI Scholar in Dev Disability Health Disparities
Director, Mark Chaffin Centers for Healthy Development
Director,  Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (Ga_LEND)
School of Public Health | Georgia State University
Phone: 404.413.1571

From: Kathleen M. Baggett <kbaggett at gsu.edu>
Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 4:23 PM
To: Maryann Dabkowski <mdabkowski at gmail.com>, David Weiner <david.l.weiner30030 at gmail.com>, Sharon Jordan <jsharona at gmail.com>, Ron Baggett <rgbaggett at me.com>
Subject: FW: Boutte Tree assessment, estimate
Thanks again for sending the information below, Maryann. I see that the quote from Best Price Service is comparable to the prices from Boutte. In recognition of the committee’s work last time to obtain quotes, Ron, can you please follow up with the 2 companies below (Best Price Tree Service and King Tree Service)? This would get us to the 3 requested quotes. Given the spike damage that a company in the recent past caused to one of the large oaks near us, you might casually comment on this damage and note how these companies respond.

Kathleen

Hey good morning all!

Here are the two services we used fo estimates last time:

Best Price Tree Service<https://bestpricetreeservice.us/>: 678 641 7627. Owner is named Dana. You can call or text him directly. He ended up charging us $2100. Here's the breakdown he provided to Sarah at the time:
#412 - $700.00
#406 - $300.00
#340 - $300.00
#344 - $800.00

Total-$2,100.00

King Tree Services- I don't know that I would recommend trying them again unless we just need another bid to round out options for Vincent. They estimated $5000, which Sarah deemed absurd.

Dave-- if you find time on your hands, perhaps you can use your excellent Internet skills to find another reputable service or two for us to call?

Kathleen/Ron-- given that you have specific trees of concern, I'm wondering if it's best for one of you to coordinate with the vendors so that one of you can be available when someone comes to do an estimate so you can point out your concerns? I work from home and can probably join in on a walk around the property depending on whether or not I have a meeting at the same time, but I think it's important you're available, given my experience with working with the vendors a couple of years ago.

K

Hey good morning all!

Here are the two services we used for estimates last time:

Best Price Tree Service<https://bestpricetreeservice.us/>: 678 641 7627. Owner is named Dana. You can call or text him directly. He ended up charging us $2100. Here's the breakdown he provided to Sarah at the time:
#412 - $700.00
#406 - $300.00
#340 - $300.00
#344 - $800.00

Total-$2,100.00

King Tree Services- I don't know that I would recommend trying them again unless we just need another bid to round out options for Vincent. They estimated $5000, which Sarah deemed absurd.

Dave-- if you find time on your hands, perhaps you can use your excellent Internet skills to find another reputable service or two for us to call?

Kathleen/Ron-- given that you have specific trees of concern, I'm wondering if it's best for one of you to coordinate with the vendors so that one of you can be available when someone comes to do an estimate so you can point out your concerns? I work from home and can probably join in on a walk around the property depending on whether or not I have a meeting at the same time, but I think it's important you're available, given my experience with working with the vendors a couple of years ago.

From: Kathleen M. Baggett <kbaggett at gsu.edu>
Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 6:37 PM
To: Maryann Dabkowski <mdabkowski at gmail.com>, Jordan Foster <jfoster34 at gsu.edu>, David Weiner <david.l.weiner30030 at gmail.com>, Ron Baggett <rgbaggett at me.com>
Subject: Boutte Tree assessment, estimate
Hi there,

Boutte Tree came out on Friday and provided the attached estimate based on his assessment- walking around Chelsea place. Maryanne, there was a tree limb by your house not on our radar that he had concerns about. Ron met with him and can fill you in tomorrow if you have time. The 2 K-ish estimate is for the 3 giant oaks by us. What do you all think is the next step? Do we need to have 2 of the companies who provided previous estimates (Maryanne, whoever you recall was best/ most competitive)?come  out?

Kathleen
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