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$25,000. <br /> Back to your original question about severe disciplinary <br /> action. I guess after the meeting I would change my tact on <br /> the severe part. I haven't done enough investigation to <br /> determine if some level of disciplinary action is warranted. <br /> think that is up to you to determine and will support <br /> whatever your decision is. - Bob <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 <br /> situation on 13th, would you like to restate any of your <br /> comments. In particular, the severe disciplinary action? I <br /> would appreciate it, if you feel based on what you now know, <br /> you can do that and send a cc to Chris. If you don't I'd like <br /> your advice on what severe disciplinary action is warranted. <br /> 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 /> 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 /> Page 2 <br />