Bonita council orders abatement of nuisance property at 337 South Gunter after neighbor complaints

The Bonita City Council voted on May 20, 2025, to move forward with abatement of a property at 337 South Gunter that the council had previously declared a public nuisance on April 15.

Neighbors told the council the property has recurring trash and debris, a trailer full of refuse that attracts animals, damage to a shared fence, and drainage problems that direct runoff into an adjacent yard.

‘‘My yard has been trenched, so his yard will drain into it. I find bricks and large branches when I try to mow that he doesn't wanna deal with, so he just throws them over the fence,’’ said October Garrison, who identified herself as living at 341 South Gunter.

Another neighbor told the council that the property’s condition has deterred potential buyers and that a trailer loaded with trash has sat on the lot ‘‘a couple of years’’ and is torn open by animals.

Council members moved to proceed with abatement ‘‘as previously ordered and then stayed after previously proposed.’’ The motion was made by Bridal and seconded by Young; the council gave unanimous voice approval with no recorded opposition. The council instructed Mr. Guilford to proceed with abatement work.

City staff said the property had been declared a nuisance on April 15, 2025, and that a prior abatement had been stayed; the council’s action resumed the enforcement process. The meeting record does not specify a contractor, a budget for abatement, or a completion timeline.