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2067 Colfax Street
Blair, NE 68008
RE: Removal of tree
Dear Ms. Wright,
It has been brought to our attention there are three (3) Austrian Pines on your property that have been
determined to be a hazard.
These trees have been inspected by Mark Hodson, Public Works Superintendent and the Steve Karloff, State
Arborist. They have both determined the trees are dead or dying from disease and should be removed for safety
and sanitation. The Blair Municipal Code Section 6 -312 states "all trees and shrubs within the City of Blair
shall be pruned or removed when such trees or shrubs constitute a hazard to life and property, or harbor insects
or diseases or are damaged to the extent they constitute a threat to other trees or shrubs, persons or property
within the City. Enclosed please find a copy of the city ordinance for your reference.
Therefore, based on the above information, you are hereby notified to remove these trees or have the trees
removed by a registered tree contractor. Please contact our office within (15) days to discuss this matter and
confirm you are able to remove this violation within (60) days. If you are unable to remove these trees, the city
will hire a contractor to remove the trees and bill you for the service, giving you (30) days to pay or the city will
assess these charges against your property for payment.
Again, please contact our office by July 26, 2010 to confirm compliance with this request. If you have any
questions, feel free to contact me.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Sinc rely,
renda Wheeler
City Clerk
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Cc: Mark Hodson, Street Superintendent
Geoff Hall, City Attorney
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NEBRASKA FOREST SERVICE
June 22, 2010
Mark Hodson
218 South 16 Street
Blair, NE 68008
Dear Mark:
It was a tough visit this past week. Felt like the "Grim Reaper" of trees with all the death
sentences I gave out for removal candidates. However, given this day and age of legal
lawsuits and the outward condition of most of these trees it was hard not to suggest
removal of most of the trees we looked at. So with that said, here are my
recommendations for all 11 sites we visited. Again, all these were strictly ground
observations and not done from an aerial vantage point.
Tree #l, (243 S. 17 th )
This is a large American Linden with a sizeable rot cavity in the main trunk. Top is
broke up and there are a few large dead hangers in the crown. Recommend to remove.
Tree #2 (641 S. 17 th )
This is a very large Green Ash with several dead branches in the crown. Decay fungus is
obvious in the trunk with white conks protruding for the bark. Recommend to remove
very soon.
Tree #3 (2067 Colfax)
Three Austrian Pines, all dead or dying from disease. Recommend remove all.
Tree #4 (661 S. 17 Street)
Large Green Ash with major parts of crown dying. Recommend to remove.
Tree #5 (1972 Grant Street)
This is a large Silver Maple with too much rot and decay in crown to leave much longer.
Both stems have obvious decay. Recommend to remove within six months.
Tree #6 (1964 Nebraska Street)
This is a very old and very large Silver Maple which is in major decline. There are also
outward signs of internal decay with the white fungus shelves on the outside of the bark.
Recommend to remove.
102 Forestry Hall / P.O. Box 830815 / Lincoln, NE 68583 -0815 / (402) 472 -2944 / Fax (402) 472 -2964 / http: / /www.nfs.uni.edu
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June 10, 2010
Harold G Wright & Wife
Box 525
2067 Colfax Street
Blair, NE 68008
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Wright,
Due to numerous complaints received over the past years regarding safety concerns in reference to
the bushes /shrubs located on your property, city staff has reviewed pertinent municipal code (see
attached) dealing with shrubs or other vegetation growing near the lot line interfering with the use
of public right of way and determined them to be a public safety issue.
These bushes are clearly on city right of way and have continued to be a nuisance for many years
due to your lack of maintenance. Therefore, please trim these bushes at least 2' from the curb for
the purpose of public safety on or before June 25, 2010 Your property will be checked for
compliance on or after this date.
As a reminder, it is your responsibility to make sure these bushes are maintained at least 2' back
from the curb on a continual basis all year long If you are unable to properly maintain these
bushes so they do not interfere with the public's safety along this street, the city will require these
bushes to be removed at your expense. If you fail to remove the bushes in a timely fashion upon
notice to do so, the city will remove the bushes and levy the cost of removal as an assessment
against your property.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact our office. Thank you in advance for your
compliance in this matter of public safety.
Sincerely,
Brenda Wheeler
City Clerk
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Brenda Wheeler
From: Mark Hodson
Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 3:45 PM
To: Brenda Wheeler
Subject: Ernailing: 2067 Colfax Street
Attachments: 2067 Colfax Street.jpg
Brenda,
This is east of Scott Sesemann's house and we have had a complaint before on the bushes
sticking out into the road. I don't know how far we can make her cut them back but its
getting to be a every year thing.
Let me know if I need to do anything.
Thanks
Mark
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Box 525
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Blair, NE 68008
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It has been brought to our attention there are three (3) Austrian Pines on your property that have been
determined to be a hazard.
These trees have been inspected by Mark Hodson, Public Works Superintendent and the Steve Karloff, State
Arborist. They have both determined the trees are dead or dying from disease and should be removed for safety
and sanitation. The Blair Municipal Code Section 6 -312 states "all trees and shrubs within the City of Blair
shall be pruned or removed when such trees or shrubs constitute a hazard to life and property, or harbor insects
or diseases or are damaged to the extent they constitute a threat to other trees or shrubs, persons or property
within the City. Enclosed please find a copy of the city ordinance for your reference.
Therefore, based on the above information, you are hereby notified to remove these trees or have the trees
removed by a registered tree contractor. Please contact our office within (15) days to discuss this matter and
confirm you are able to remove this violation within (60) days. If you are unable to remove these trees, the city
will hire a contractor to remove the trees and bill you for the service, giving you (30) days to pay or the city will
assess these charges against your property for payment.
Again, please contact our office by July 26, 2010 to confirm compliance with this request. If you have any
questions, feel free to contact me.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Sinc rely,
renda Wheeler
City Clerk
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Cc: Mark Hodson, Street Superintendent
Geoff Hall, City Attorney
218 South 16th Street - Blair, Nebraska 68008 • 402 - 426 -4191 • Fax 402 - 426 -4195 • E -mail cifyofblair @ci,blair.ne,us
June 22, 2010
Mark Hodson
218 South 16 Street
Blair, NE 68008
Dear Mark:
It was a tough visit this past week. Felt like the "Grim Reaper" of trees with all the death
sentences I gave out for removal candidates. However, given this day and age of legal
lawsuits and the outward condition of most of these trees it was hard not to suggest
removal of most of the trees we looked at. So with that said, here are my
recommendations for all 11 sites we visited. Again, all these were strictly ground
observations and not done from an aerial vantage point.
Tree #l. (243 S. 17
This is a large American Linden with a sizeable rot cavity in the main trunk. Top is
broke up and there are a few large dead hangers in the crown. Recommend to remove.
Tree #2 (641 S. 17
This is a very large Green Ash with several dead branches in the crown. Decay fungus is
obvious in the trunk with white conks protruding for the bark. Recommend to remove
very soon.
Tree #3 (2067 Colfax)
Three Austrian Pines, all dead or dying from disease. Recommend remove all.
Tree #4 (661 S. 17 Street)
Large Green Ash with major parts of crown dying. Recommend to remove.
Tree #5 (1972 Grant Street)
This is a large Silver Maple with too much rot and decay in crown to leave much longer.
Both stems have obvious decay. Recommend to remove within six months.
Tree #6 (1964 Nebraska Street)
This is a very old and very large Silver Maple which is in major decline. There are also
outward signs of internal decay with the white fungus shelves on the outside of the bark.
Recommend to remove.
102 Forestry Hall / P.O. Box 830815 / Lincoln, NE 68583 -0815 / (402) 472 -2944 / Fax (402) 472 -2964 / http: / /www.nfs.unl.edu
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UNIVERSITY OF
Lincoln
INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
NEBRASKA FOREST SERVICE
June 22, 2010
Marls Hodson
218 South 16" Street
Blair, NE 68008
Dear Mark:
It was a tough visit this past week. Felt like the "Grim Reaper" of trees with all the death
sentences I gave out for removal candidates. However, given this day and age of legal
lawsuits and the outward condition of most of these trees it was hard not to suggest
removal of most of the trees we looked at. So with that said, here are my
recommendations for all 11 sites we visited. Again, all these were strictly ground
observations and not done from an aerial vantage point.
Tree #1. (243 S. 17
This is a large American Linden with a sizeable rot cavity in the main trunk. Top is
broke up and there are a few large dead hangers in the crown. Recommend to remove.
Tree 92 (641 S. 17 th )
This is a very large Green Ash with several dead branches in the crown. Decay fungus is
obvious in the trunk, with white conks protruding for the bark. Reconunend to remove
very soon.
Tree #3 (2067 Colfax)
Three Austrian Pines, all dead or dying from disease. Recommend remove all.
Tree #4 (661 S. 17 Street)
Large Green Ash with major parts of crown dying. Recommend to remove.
Tree #5 (1972 Grant Street)
This is a large Silver Maple with too much rot and decay in crown to leave much longer.
Both steins have obvious decay. Recommend to remove within six months.
Tree #6 (1964 . Nebraska Street)
This is a very old and very large Silver Maple which is in maj or decline. There are also
outward signs of internal decay with the white fungus shelves on the outside of the bark.
Recommend to remove.
102 Forestry Hall / P.O. Box 830815 / Lincoln, NE 68583 -0815 / (402) 472 -2944 / Fax (402) 472 -2964 / http: / /www.nfs.unl.edu
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Tree 97 (2041 Nebraska Street)
Middle age American Linden with top dying. There is dead wood on one side of tree.
This would not be a high priority tree to remove because it does not appear to be an
immediate hazard. Will be a candidate for removal in the future though.
Tree #8 (371 S. 25
This a multi - stemmed Silver Maple with definite rot in the center. Large major limb
over- hanging the street. Medium priority, but should be removed in the near future.
Tree #9 (433 S. 25
Two Sugar Maples, number one to the south needs to be removed. Number two to the
north probably can remain; however, multiple branches originating from one spot on
trunk makes for very weak union and as branches get larger and put on weight, structural
failure will usually occur.
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Tree #10 OWLolfax Street)
Very large Silver Maple which is dying and showing many places with decay.
Recommend to remove.
Tree #11 (1102 Grant Street)
American Elm probably dying of Dutch Elm Disease. Will probably be completely dead
in next two years. Does not need removal immediately, but put on watch list. j
Hope these recommendations are helpful.
Sincerely, J
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Nebraska Forest Service
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NOT A CITY TREE
Date:
WORK COMPLETED AS BID, OKAY TO PAY
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June 10, 2010
Harold G Wright & Wife
Box 525
2067 Colfax Street
Blair, NE 68008
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Wright,
Due to numerous complaints received over the past years regarding safety concerns in reference to
the bushes /shrubs located on your property, city staff has reviewed pertinent municipal code (see
attached) dealing with shrubs or other vegetation growing near the lot line interfering with the use
of public right of way and determined them to be a public safety issue.
These bushes are clearly on city right of way and have continued to be a nuisance for many years
due to your lack of maintenance. Therefore, please trim these bushes at least 2' from the curb for
the purpose of public safety on or before June 25, 2010 Your property will be checked for
compliance on or after this date.
As a reminder, it is your responsibility to make sure these bushes are maintained at least 2' back
from the curb on a continual basis all year long If you are unable to properly maintain these
bushes so they do not interfere with the public's safety along this street, the city will require these
bushes to be removed at your expense. If you fail to remove the bushes in a timely fashion upon
notice to do so, the city will remove the bushes and levy the cost of removal as an assessment
against your property.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact our office. Thank you in advance for your
compliance in this matter of public safety.
Sincerely,
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Brenda Wheeler
City Clerk
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218 South 16th Street • Blair, Nebraska 68008 • 402 - 426 -4191 • Fax 402 - 426 -4195 • E -mail cityofblair @ci,blair,ne,us
Brenda Wheeler
From: Mark Hodson
Sent. Thursday, May 20, 2010 3:45 PM
To: Brenda Wheeler
Subject: Emailing: 2067 Colfax Street
Attachments: 2067 Colfax StreetJpg
Brenda,
This is east of Scott Sesemann's house and we have had a complaint before on the bushes
sticking out into the road. I don't know how far we can make her cut them back but its
getting to be a every year thing.
Let me know if I need to do anything.
Thanks
Mark
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June 10, 2010
Harold G Wright & Wife
Box 525
2067 Colfax Street
Blair, NE 68008
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Wright,
Due to numerous complaints received over the past years regarding safety concerns in reference to
the bushes /shrubs located on your property, city staff has reviewed pertinent municipal code (see
attached) dealing with shrubs or other vegetation growing near the lot line interfering with the use
of public right of way and determined them to be a public safety issue.
These bushes are clearly on city right of way and have continued to be a nuisance for many years
due to your lack of maintenance. Therefore, please trim these bushes at least 2' from the curb for
the purpose of public safety on or before June 25, 2010 Your property will be checked for
compliance on or after this date.
As a reminder, it is your responsibility to make sure these bushes are maintained at least 2' back
from the curb on a continual basis all year long If you are unable to properly maintain these
bushes so they do not interfere with the public's safety along this street, the city will require these
bushes to be removed at your expense. If you fail to remove the bushes in a timely fashion upon
notice to do so, the city will remove the bushes and levy the cost of removal as an assessment
against your property.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact our office. Thank you in advance for your
compliance in this matter of public safety.
Sincerely,
Brenda Wheeler
City Clerk
Enc
218 South 16th Street • Blair, Nebraska 68008 • 402 - 426 -4191 • Fax 402 -426 -4195 • E -mail cityofblair @ci,blair.ne,us
Brenda Wheeler
From: Mark Hodson
Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 3:45 PM
To: Brenda Wheeler
Subject: Ernailing: 2067 Colfax Street
Attachments: 2067 Colfax Street.jpg
Brenda,
This is east of Scott Sesemann's house and we have had a complaint before on the bushes
sticking out into the road. I don't know how far we can make her cut them back but its
getting to be a every year thing.
Let me know if I need to do anything.
Thanks
Mark
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