The Trenton Building and Nuisance Board met Monday evening, taking action on several properties and getting an update on the 2019-2020 demolition plan.
The board moved to public hearing a property at 1437 Main St., owned by Genie Buzzard and Carman Morin. Code Enforcement Officer Donnie Vandevender said the property, which was damaged in a fire, has not had the insurance claim closed due to there being no determination yet as to the cause of the blaze. The city will retain a portion of the insurance proceeds when they become available until the property is cleaned up.
Two properties were moved from public hearing to findings of fact, with the owners not present at the meeting. The properties were at 213 W. Sixth St., owned by Bob Lewis, who has done some work to the property and has sent a letter of Intent for Demolition for next year. In addition, the property at 1004 Laclede St., owned by T&F Enterprises LLC, was also moved to Findings of Fact. That property, which has had the back porch torn off, is listed for sale, however, the owner has also submitted an Intent for Demolition.
Extensions were given to property at 409 E. 19th., owned by Althoff/Matlage, for 60 days and to property at 1814 Hillcrest, owned by Mike Arnold, for 90 days.
It was found that no progress has been made on property at 2113 Mable St., owned by George and Bonnie Gott, and that property was moved to certificate of existence of dangerous building.
It was noted that property at 809 Main St., had been sold by Danny Harkins to Sena and Rachel Arnold. A certificate of existence of a dangerous building had been issued on the property, but board members agreed to provide time for the new owners to meet with a contractor and make repairs. It was also noted that Steve Ishmael has made good progress on the building at Ninth and Main streets and board members were pleased with how it looks.
Vandevender discussed the 2019-2020 demolition project, telling the board that Crystal Orr, the owner of 402 W. 12th St., has indicated she will tear down the property herself, so it might come off the list. He said abatement inspections were held last week and he would know more about the cost of abatement when those results are back.
Trenton Police Chief Rex Ross presented information on nuisances in the city, indicating that the police department has investigated 296 nuisance incidents so far this year, with 29 of those cases still active. A total of 89 were prosecuted, with 35 still in the court system.
Vandevender, who was attending his last meeting prior to his retirement, said he has enjoyed working with the board and introduced his successor, Wes Barone, who will begin his duties Jan. 1.
The next meeting of the board is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 27.
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