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Committee approves demolition of county-owned house at 2123 East Main Street
Summary
Committee members authorized demolition of a county-owned house at 2123 East Main Street after deputies documented repeated illegal activity and property damage; asbestos abatement and disposal costs remain uncertain.
The Ashland County Land Records Committee approved demolition of a county-owned house at 2123 East Main Street after law-enforcement inspection documented repeated illegal activity, broken windows and other damage. The committee voted to remove the structure and then offer the vacant lot for sale.
Chief Deputy Dyer and Deputy Dawson inspected the property and provided photographs showing vandalism and drug paraphernalia inside the structure. Committee members described the house as a public-health and public-safety hazard that has been repeatedly boarded and re-entered.
Staff cautioned that the siding likely contains asbestos shingles and that demolition may require asbestos abatement. Committee members discussed options to limit cost, including contacting the city about acceptable demolition methods and possibly using the county highway department for demolition work; exact abatement and disposal costs were not specified at the meeting.
The committee made a motion to demolish the structure and sell the lot after cleanup; the motion passed unanimously, with no recorded opposition. Staff will proceed with demolition planning, including confirming asbestos requirements, obtaining cost estimates and coordinating with relevant departments and contractors as needed.
