APC hears updates on property violations; multiple cases moved to court with July hearings
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Summary
Staff reported compliance progress and court dates for several violation cases, including Charles Finley, Ron Vinger and Kevin Campbell; members discussed complaint procedures and limits on filing while a property is in violation.
The Vermillion County Area Plan Commission received routine enforcement updates on longstanding property violations and noted several upcoming court dates.
Staff reported that property owned by Lauren Lomax continues to cycle between partial cleanup and new accumulations of debris; staff said Lomax remains in contact with the office and is working on compliance but that violations reappear. Commission staff told the group that the case for Charles Finley was continued to July 31 at 10 a.m.; relief that had been set for the following day was postponed because of a public hearing in Indianapolis. The commission also heard that Ron Vinger and Kevin Campbell are in custody and have hearings scheduled for July 15 at 1:45 p.m. and 1:30 p.m., respectively.
Commissioners discussed complaint procedures. Staff said the APC does not accept a new complaint from a property owner who is currently subject to a violation; the policy is that compliance must be achieved first, then the office will investigate other complaints the former violator raises. Members urged residents to drive by and report suspected violations to staff for inspection.
Why it matters: enforcement schedule and court actions affect timelines for property cleanup and potential remedial orders. The commission uses hearings and court dates to press for compliance.
Next steps: staff will continue to monitor listed properties, attend scheduled hearings and report outcomes to the commission.