Glen Oaks Manor HOA says it maintains oaks and is not seeking removals

Elsie Souza, president of the Glen Oaks Manor Homeowners Association, told the board the HOA maintains the development’s live oaks with annual certified‑arborist reviews and coordinates with the city arborist. "I never said we wanted to see any oak tree come down," Souza told the panel, clarifying the HOA is not advocating for removal of the tree in question.

Souza said the HOA is responsible for maintenance and for paying for removals when required. She also told the board that while the development includes 197 villas and many live oaks, only a small handful of units remain with courtyard oaks that have required attention in the past. Her statement provided a counterpoint to the appellant’s argument that multiple homeowners are similarly affected.