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Resident complains to council about burning, ants, mold and property debris; city staff says it will follow up
Summary
A resident identified as Mr. Logston raised longstanding complaints about a neighbor's burn piles, alleged disposal of contaminated fence material, carpenter‑ant infestations, and mold damage to his home. The council advised the resident that staff would investigate and follow up.
A resident who the mayor identified as Mr. Logston used the public‑comment period at the March 3 meeting to report long‑running problems with a neighboring property, including a recent large backyard burn that he said damaged his house and ongoing mold and insect issues.
"On May 27, there was a large burn off in my backyard less than 50 feet from my house, and it smoked the heck out of my house. I had to wash my condenser 4 times...which cost 5 to $10,000," the resident said, describing cleanup and repeated inspections. He also alleged that a neighbor had deposited contaminated fencing and yard debris on the neighbor’s lot and said carpenter ants and mold have affected his property for years.
Council members and staff exchanged brief comments during the public‑comment period; the mayor said staff would look into the matters and follow up with the resident. The resident said he had mailed a certified letter to the city manager previously and wanted confirmation it had been received.
Ending: The council did not take formal action during the meeting on the complaints raised. City staff acknowledged the request for follow‑up; the resident was told staff would check records and respond.
