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Council approves $60,000 settlement, compliance and rodent-mitigation conditions to end long-running lien on former Barbee property
Summary
The council agreed to a $60,000 settlement to clear a longstanding lien on a former 'Barbee' residence, adding conditions requiring the owner to pull permits and complete compliance steps within six months and to provide proof of rodent mitigation.
The Town Council approved a $60,000 settlement to resolve a long-running code-enforcement lien on a property associated with the former Barbee residence, with conditions intended to bring the property into compliance and to address rodent issues.
Town and legal staff described multiple years of enforcement at the property, which retains homestead status, and recommended a settlement because of legal uncertainty and the property's condition. Counsel representing the town described the $60,000 figure as a reasonable settlement given the circumstances.
Councilmember discussion produced an amended set of conditions: the owners must pull a demolition or remodeling permit and begin the compliance process within six months, and provide evidence of rodent mitigation for at least 90 days. One council member proposed the conditions and a timetable; another seconded the motion. Council members noted the property had longstanding issues and that staff had pursued enforcement and outreach for many years.
The motion passed by voice vote. Council instructed staff to document the compliance schedule and to monitor progress; staff said they would record the settlement terms.
