The Town of Sellersburg Unsafe Building Commission voted Oct. 8 to pursue a court injunction to address an unsafe property at 1602 Greenwood Road, after staff said visible conditions and longstanding complaints indicate the property presents public‑nuisance and safety concerns.

The commission’s discussion centered on whether to pursue administrative enforcement or file for a court order to enter the property and compel repairs. Alex (staff member) told the commission that the property’s condition “is visible from the right of way” and said filing in court could be a cleaner and fairer process. Alex added, “Well, then after, this meeting, I can follow‑up with Bart, make sure I have his whole file on the thing, and I can get a lawsuit drafted.”

Commission members discussed alternatives including issuing administrative orders, levying fines, or contracting repairs and placing a lien for costs. Staff noted practical limits: several town employees are out on leave, storage for removed items would be required, and entering locked structures without a court order raises legal concerns. One commissioner said the garage door on the property appears to have been left open and the same truck has not moved for about three years, which staff said raises fire‑hazard and vermin concerns.

Commissioner Terry moved to pursue the court injunction; Commissioner Nate seconded. The commission voted unanimously to approve the motion. The minutes record the outcome as a motion carried by voice vote.

The action directs staff to begin the legal process; the commission did not adopt any administrative repair order at the meeting. Next steps described in the meeting included staff preparing legal filings and assembling the property file for court, and returning to the commission if further procedural decisions are required.