During a recent government meeting, officials approved the minutes from previous sessions and addressed significant issues regarding property conditions and local infrastructure.
The meeting began with the approval of amended minutes from the May 2nd and May 16th meetings, which included the presence of Dr. McNabb, who was initially omitted. Both sets of minutes were unanimously approved.
A key topic of discussion was the condemnation of a dwelling located at 5 Sand Plain Drive. Officials reported a sewage breakout complaint that led to an inspection revealing that the building's sewer pipe had been cut due to construction work on a neighboring property. This left the house without a functioning sanitary sewer system, which was deemed the primary reason for the condemnation. Additional violations were noted, including non-functioning smoke detectors and the presence of mattresses in an unfinished basement. The building has since been secured, and a motion to approve the condemnation was passed unanimously.
The meeting also covered a septic loan request for 10 Polliwack Pond Road, which involves transitioning from septic to sewer. The request was approved without issue, although concerns were raised about the public accessibility of personal information on the application forms. Officials acknowledged the need for better protection of sensitive data and committed to addressing this in future processes.
Overall, the meeting highlighted the government's ongoing efforts to ensure public safety and compliance with health standards in local housing and infrastructure.