Wellington Code Compliance Board assesses fines for repeat violations on property trailers

The Special Magistrate Hearing for Wellington took place on April 17, 2025, at 9:00 AM, addressing several code compliance cases. The meeting began with procedural matters and moved through various agenda items concerning property violations within the village.

The first case discussed was case number NO8CC2861-2024, involving a repeat violator. The magistrate assessed a fine of $25 per day for a duration of seven days, with a total cost of $48.84. The magistrate decided to extend the compliance order for an additional five years, indicating that any future violations would result in new proceedings.

Next, case number CC3154-2024 was presented by Code Compliance Officer Christopher Prasad. This case involved respondent Imogene Ricketts, whose property at 13755 Green Tree Trail was found to have a trailer parked in violation of Wellington's code. The notice of violation was served via certified mail, and follow-up inspections confirmed that the trailer was not adequately screened from view, despite attempts to conceal it with other vehicles. The magistrate ruled that Ricketts must correct the violation by April 30, 2025, or face a fine of up to $50 per day. Additionally, a cost of $11.65 was assessed for compliance efforts, and a cease and desist order was requested for five years. If compliance is not achieved, a certification hearing is scheduled for May 15, 2025.

The third case, NOHCC3585-2024, was introduced by Code Compliance Officer Johnson Joseph. This case involved June Ann Clark and the June Clark Revocable Trust, concerning property at 1621 Harton Place. The case stemmed from a neighborhood improvement inspection, with the notice of violation also served by certified mail. The correction date was set for January 21, 2025, and this case had been continued from previous hearings in February and March.

The meeting concluded with the magistrate addressing the next steps for each case, emphasizing the importance of compliance with local codes to maintain community standards. The proceedings highlighted the village's ongoing efforts to enforce property regulations and ensure adherence to established codes.