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JENNINGS Carrie A <br /> From: LYLE Les A <br /> To: JENNINGS Carrie A <br /> Subject: RE: 13th Avenue Project <br /> Date: Thursday, June 12, 1997 2:01 PM <br /> Priority: High <br /> Bob, now that you've heard additional details regarding the situation on 13th, would you like to restate any <br /> of your comments. In particular, the severe disciplinary action? I would appreciate it, if you feel based on <br /> what you now know, you can do that and send a cc to Chris. If you don't I'd like your advice on what <br /> severe disciplinary action is warranted. Thanks Les L <br /> From: JENNINGS Carrie A <br /> To: LYLE Les A <br /> Cc: MEDLIN Johnny R; PLAMONDON Scott F; ANDERSEN Chris F <br /> Subject: 13th Avenue Project <br /> Date: Thursday, June 12, 1997 8:14AM <br /> FROM: Bob Hammitt <br /> I just met with Scott Plamondon and was briefed on the status <br /> of the tree damage on the 13th Avenue project. Scott informed <br /> me that after he left the site yesterday, another historic <br /> tree (Chestnut) was severely damaged by the contractor in the <br /> presence of inspector Bud DeSantis. Scott said he was very <br /> clear with Engineering staff after the damage occurred to the <br /> first historic tree. <br /> I consider this a completely unacceptable action. Scott had <br /> agreement with Engineering staff that no work would occur <br /> around this historic Chestnut tree unless he was present, yet <br /> after he left Bud allowed severe damage to occur to this tree. <br /> Scott also had agreement with the property owner that he <br /> would be on site during work around this tree. <br /> In addition, a tree planted by the NeighborWoods Program had <br /> the roots ripped off one side of it. This is a tree planted, <br /> watered, and nurtured by the abutting property owner. <br /> What is really disturbing about this is that this damage <br /> occurred after Scott felt he had agreement that adequate tree <br /> protection methods would occur. He has had 4 - 5 meetings <br /> during the course of design of this project with Engineering <br /> staff emphasizing the extreme importance of historic trees. <br /> He has also pointed out to Engineering staff the charter <br /> requirements to not remove historic trees without a vote for <br /> street widening projects. <br /> When the private arborist came to the site and saw the first <br /> damaged tree his reaction was "oh my god, this tree has to <br /> come out ". Scott concurs that so much damage has occurred to <br /> this tree it now presents a hazard. <br /> Scott is getting calls from people upset about tree damage <br /> occurring on the project. I told him to refer them to <br /> Engineering staff as I feel he has done everything but stand <br /> directly in front of the equipment to try to protect the <br /> trees. Bud's perception is that the street project is going <br /> to get done somehow and doesn't seem to give a rip about the <br /> trees. As far as I am concerned you need to take severe <br /> disciplinary action as this is a failure to do his job. I <br /> understand he was over at the Green Street meeting later in <br /> Page 1 <br />