124 demo...EVENTUALLY

A contact with Ben Worley, in charge of the demos of flood property with the city, has clarified the delay at 124 Ewingville.

He states that the contractor will be returning to Franklin next week. He has one demo ahead of 124 Ewingville.

Mr. Worley does not know how long this will take.  He feels it could be another 2 weeks until the contractor arrives on Ewingville.

Remember to watch and protect the trees with orange ribbons.  They are not to be taken down but left for the land and our enjoyment.  Phone contacts to Ben Worley are on the right of this posting.

Mr. Worley states that we have not been forgotten!

124 Contractor Delay

A communication with Ben Worley, project manager for the demolition of buy-out properties has updated.  The current delay is due to the contractor being able to schedule.  Mr. Worley says that likely the contrator will not schedule before Thanksgiving.

Orange Ribbons--Trees Remain at 124.

As of this date, November 1, 2012, there are orange ribbons around 9 trees at 124 Ewingville.  Mr. Worley, project engineer with the city for the demos, states that these trees will be left standing.

Mr. Worley states that he hopes this demo is done by Thanksgiving depending on all details being worked out.

 

124 CLOSED!!

I have learned that the house at 124 Ewingville closed October 24, 2012.

The Fristz have left us a message on the side of the house:
"We CLOSED.  Goodbye Ewingville.  We are going to miss you all."

A contact with Ben Worley, Project Manager for the demolition of flood properties on Ewingville, states that it will be 2-3 weeks before the contractor can schedule this demo.

We need to be watching the trees to remain.  I have been told that just a few will be removed.  Mr. Worley felt it would be easier to ribbon the trees to be removed because there are so few of them.

I have questioned putting ribbons on the trees to remove that could cause confusion with the machine operator.  I have suggested large red x marks on the trees to be removed.  Ribbons on trees in the past have meant that tree would be left standing.  No reply as of this posting.

Please help with vigilance in observing the trees at 124.  Information to contact Ben Worley is to the right of this posting.

124 Delayed Demo

A Commuinication with Ben Worley, Project Manager with Franklin, for the Ewingville demolitions, states that there is no date set as of Oct. 16, 2012 for 124 Ewingville.  He is waiting for the city closing attorney to work with them to get it closed.

119 Ewingville Fallen Tree

Ben Worley, Project Manager for the City in the demos of flood properties, responded to an E mail from a neighbor.  This neighbor questioned the fallen tree on the property at 119 Ewingville, formerly Buck property.

Mr. Worley responded that it will be removed when equipment is brought in to demo the house at 124 Ewingville.
 

From Ewingville

124 Ewingville Ribbons on Trees

Information from Ben Worley, Project Manager for Franklin, overseeing the house demos on Ewingville, confirmed on September 12 that the city is about a month away from owning 124 Ewingville.

 

Concerning ribbons on trees Mr. Worley has stated that it would likely be easier to put ribbons on trees to be removed.  He felt this was only a couple of trees.  No ribbons will go on trees until the city owns the property.

 

Every attempt will be made to ascertain which trees will have ribbons…those going or staying.  It appears now that most of the trees at 124 Ewingville will remain.


It is still likely that the property will be cleared by Thanksgiving 2012.

Info on 124 Ewingville

I have had a contact with Ben Worley, Project Manager for Franklin, overseeing the house demos on Ewingville.  One house, 124 Ewingville, remains to be demolished.

Mr. Worley states that the week of August 20 a contract will be sent to the home owner.  If the contract has been signed by the owner then the property will be closed in the week of September 17, 2012.  Asbestos scheduling and abatement with removal of asbestos is scheduled the week of October 15, 2012.  Demolition would be scheduled for the week of October 22. It is scheduled to be completed by November 1, 2012.

All of the demo schedule is dependent upon the contractor’s other projects in progress to be able to return to Ewingville.  This schedule is dependent upon the return of the contract by the home owner.

In response to retaining the maple trees at 124 Ewingville, Mr. Worley has stated that the city is still planning to leave all of the trees discussed before with me in late June.  However, the large Cedar and Magnolia on the Forbes property were to have been left and they are gone.

Other trees to be left and subsequently removed are likely miscommunication.

Being aware  of the beautiful maples at 124 during the final demo will be important for all neighbors.  A phone contact to Ben Worley is in the top right pane of this blog for anyone to use.

.....Roxie, 615-604-3700

Removing 127 Ewingville.

A contact with Ben Worley, Project Manager for the city, states that the contractor plans to start this week removing the house at 127 Ewingville.

From 2012 A Spring

Dam Cam

Listening to WAKM from New Hampshire on 7/25/2012 I learned that the dam on the Harpeth has been removed.  This is the Dam Cam. 

http://www.harpethriver.org/damcam

There is now talk about a Greenway along the river.  We will want to be aware now and proactive about the placement of the greenway.  Please send any contact information to me at MarsCreate@aol.com  

Delayed Start

We have had a communication from Ben Worley, Project Manager with the City of Franklin.  He states that the contractor got behind and could not start the demolition July 11 or 12.  As of July 16, 2012, the contractor is moving in.  He will be on the street until houses at 115, 117 and 127 Ewingville are gone.

Mr. Worley has asked that all questions be asked to him and not to the contractor and workers.  Contact information to the right of this posting.

Demolition to begin

The contractor, Modern Day Wrecking Company, Nashville, is completing paperwork to begin the removal of properties at 117 and 119 Ewingville.   The contractor is planning to start next Wednesday or Thursday, July  11 or July 12, 2012.

Ben Worley, project manager states that any information gotten from workers onsite should not be taken to be the truth. If there is a question that comes up please ask him.

Ben Worley

ROW Agent / Project Manager

Engineering Department

615-791-3218

Modern Day Wrecking Company is permitted to work 7-6 M-F and 9-6 on Sa.

Meeting held June 13, 2012

Fifteen houses were represented at the meeting with city officials to discuss buyout properties, trees and restoration on June 13, 2012.  The meeting occurred at 119 Ewingville, Buck home.  Approximately 20 residents attended this meeting.

Ben Worley, project manager for removing buy out houses and restoring the land volunteered to let us gather and learn information from him.  Aldeman Ann Petersen was in attendance. 

The contractor, selected by BOMA (Board of Mayor and Aldermen), is Modern Day Wrecking Company...Nashville. They will work 7-6 M-F and 9-6 on Sa.

Buy out properties at 117 and 119 Ewingville have been paid. It will take 2-3 weeks to get contracts signed and the houses  will be completed  with the demolishion complete within 30 days.  Land restoration will complete the project.  Land restoration includes proper drainage, and restoring the land to support grass.

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The property at 127 Ewingville, Forbes, has been signed by them.  The closing has not occurred as of June 13, 2012. All properties have to be complete 90 days after closing. The use of this land was discussed. Ann Peterson. Alderman, said that the plans for the walking trail are on the other side of the river. Ben Worley, Project Manager, was not clear on how the land could be used after completion. He said there were 3 pages of restrictions from FEMA but he felt that a parking lot of gravel could be used. Those assembled told him they were not interested in any parking lot. This decision does not fall under his jurisdiction.



Orange is good!

Finding an orange ribbon around a tree

means that it is to be saved!

At this time only some of the trees at 119 Ewingville, Buck’s, have orange ribbons. As of Friday, June 8, 2012 the City officially owns 117 Ewingville, David and 119 Ewingville, Buck properties. Remember: Discuss with officials the trees on buy out properties June 13, 2012   at 6:30 PM at 119 Ewingville. Bring yard chairs and questions. Meeting has been arranged at the suggestion of city officials.

Important meeting: Trees and Buy Out

Meeting with City Project Manager, Ben Worley

119 Ewingville, Buck House

June 13, 6:30 PM   Bring yard chairs.

This information was gathered by Roxie Marston on June 5, 2012 while on the Buck property. I found Ben Worley, Franklin Project Manager, and began to ask questions. I got a lot clarified about the demolition of the houses, land restoration and the ways selected trees will remain. Ben Worley is Row Agent/Project Manager with Franklin.  It is his task to oversee the demolition of the buildings on the buyout property.  He is also in charge of the land restoration.  Maintenance of the city’s property has not been decided.  Ben Worley feels it will either be Parks and Recreation or Maintenance. Ben Worley clarified that each contractor bidding on the removal of the houses has been told in writing to take all of the trees with a clause written in excluding selected trees. He and the city arborist will decide what trees should remain.  He also feels that a lot of trees will remain. Mr. Worley feels that contractors bidding are telling the truth when they say they are to take all of the trees.  They have been asked to put total tree removal in their bids.  However, Ben Worley and the city arborist will be in charge of deciding which trees remain.  From my conversation with Ben I feel a fair number of trees will be retained. Ben has said that all pines and ornamental trees are to be removed.  These would cause extra maintenance as they fall.  Hardwood trees will be preserved unless they have been damaged by another tree. Ben Worley is willing to meet with Ewingville neighbors.  June 13, 2012 at 6:30 in the Buck’s yard.  Bring your lawn chair and your questions.  I have a much better feeling about our trees after talking with Ben Worley a long time today. Our petition is appropriate and will be turned in to Eric Stuckey, City Manager.  I am making every effort to get every signature possible.  Bids to demolish are to be turned into the City by Tuesday, June 5, 2012.  Ben Worley is working on a remaining 60 days to get all of the demolition accomplished.  BOMA, Board of Mayor and Aldermen, meets on June 12, 2012 at 6:30 PM for a work session and a meeting at 9:00 PM. At this time it is not necessary that we attend the Tuesday evening board meeting.  All meetings are open to the public.  Information about Mayor and Alderman board meetings can be found at http://www.franklin-gov.com/index.aspx?page=60. Please reply to the E mail address in your "Letter of Invite" to this blog.