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Elmira resident asks county for help with longtime 'junkyard' near her home
Summary
A resident identified as Susan Wells described a property she said has turned into a junkyard near 1187 North 545 East Road and asked the county for guidance; board members collected the complaint for follow-up.
During public comments, Susan Wells (who identified herself as Elmira Public Library secretary speaking for personal reasons) asked county officials for help addressing a property she described as a long‑running junkyard at 1187 North 545 East Road in the Del Rey/Ball Village area.
Wells said the lot once was mowed and maintained but now contains old wagons, farm machinery, a garage on blocks and other debris. She said the condition has continued for about three years, has resulted in an increase of mice and wild animals near her house, and that neighbors worry about overgrown weeds around the site. Wells said she has taken photos and asked the county for suggestions or assistance; she said she had contacted several county offices but had not received help.
Board members acknowledged the comment and recorded the address and complaint for staff follow-up. No formal enforcement action or vote was recorded during the meeting; the commenter asked the board to advise next steps.
