Neighbor raises safety concerns at Serenity House; village staff says pool, deck and shed removal planned

Michael Rosenberg, a resident at 1550 Squire, asked the board for an update on unresolved property maintenance and safety violations at a nearby facility identified in the record as Serenity House.

Rosenberg listed four specific concerns: a missing pool fence that he described as a “serious safety hazard,” an unstable deck, a shed with a hole in the roof that could invite animals, and a gasoline can left on the property. He said the conditions had persisted for months under new ownership and asked what the village planned to do to hold the current owner accountable and when the violations would be corrected.

A village staff member (identified in the record as Mike) responded that staff had spoken with the current owner and that the pool is scheduled for removal (staff typically allows a timeframe such as 30 days), the deck is planned to be removed and replaced under a building permit (staff said a permit had not yet been submitted), and the shed will be removed as part of remodeling and upgrades. The staff member said the building is currently unoccupied and that village staff had a conference call with Serenity scheduled for the following day.

No formal enforcement action was recorded on the meeting minutes that evening; staff indicated follow‑up and investigation would continue and advised the resident the village would check the gasoline can report. The resident requested a clear timeline; staff said they would confirm the schedule and follow up.