227_0002.jpg Brenda Wheeler
From: Brenda Wheeler
Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 12:41 PM
To: 'trishlawler @gmail.com'
Subject: RE: Storm Damage
Hi Trish,
I just happened to look in my junk mail today and noticed this email from you. Unfortunately, Spam
blocked any attachments you sent along with this email. If you are stating this is a city tree, the city is not
responsible for acts of God. However, I can report this tree to the city employee that is responsible for
looking at trees. He will determine if the tree is a city tree and if it needs to be removed. If he is unsure, he
will call in the state arborist to make an opinion on the tree. If the tree is determined to be healthy, it is the
responsibility of the property owner to properly maintain the tree. You should contact your insurance
company because they would be the responsible party for any damage to your property. I will contact you
after the city employee has evaluated ownership and condition of the tree. Feel free to contact me with
any additional questions.
Brenda Wheeler, City Clerk
(402) 426 -6694 brwheeler @ci.blair.ne.us
City of Blair, 218 S. 16th Street, Blair, NE 68008
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From: Trish Lawler [ mailto:trishlawler @gmail.com
Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2012 2:32 PM
To: cityofblair
Subject: Storm Damage
I have a black walnut tree that is in the city right of way by my garage. Last night, 5 -19 -2012, during the
storm a very large branch was ripped from the tree falling onto my garage pulling part of the gutter from
the house. Do I need to contact my insurance company to contact you? I've enclosed pictures and asked
neighbors to make sure that it is left exactly as it is until I get confirmation on what you need. I can tell that
there are other potential dangers with this tree and I ask that it be removed before more serious and costly
damage is done. If you need to contact me, please do so through email. Only in an emergency situation you
may contact me on my cell phone - 402 - 599 -9101. 1 work the hours that you are open and am only able to
take calls on breaks and lunch.
Thank you,
Patricia Lawler
227 N 22nd St
Blair, NE