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Addison Park homeowners ask Town of Harrisburg to press Nibloc Homes on drainage, unfinished work
Summary
Residents of Addison Park told the Town of Harrisburg council that developer Nibloc Homes has not addressed drainage and other construction deficiencies and asked the town to use available enforcement tools, including a performance-bond claim if necessary.
Mr. Laux, president of the Addison Park Homeowners Association, told the Town of Harrisburg council that residents have repeatedly tried to get Nibloc Homes to fix defects in the subdivision and asked the town not to accept HOA turnover from the builder until problems are addressed.
The request matters because residents say repeated heavy rains have caused flooding tied to deficiencies in the development's drainage system. "We have a good idea of what actions are needed, but need Nibloc's assistance to complete the projects," Mr. Laux said during public comment.
The homeowners association distributed a packet to council members outlining outstanding items that the HOA and the town's public works staff have identified. Wally Wallace, a resident who also spoke, said the effort to get the developer to act has been underway since 2022 and that residents feel they have been "stonewalled." "These efforts by the residents started in '22," Wallace said.
Town Manager Rob (as identified in the meeting) said town staff and engineering have worked with the HOA and that the town has some enforcement options but is increasingly constrained by recent state law changes. Rob noted the town could pursue a claim against a developer's performance bond if necessary. "We could use [the performance bond] as a way to push that if we get to that time frame," he said, adding that staff would consult with the town attorney about timing and legal thresholds.
Rob also told the council that state changes under "160D" have limited some local enforcement tools in recent budget cycles, and that the town continually adapts processes such as lot grading inspection and acceptance checklists to achieve similar outcomes through different means.
The council did not take formal action on the item during the meeting. Residents asked the council to actively support the HOA's efforts; town staff said they would continue working with the HOA and explore enforcement options.
The council asked staff to follow up with the HOA and keep the council informed if the town needs to pursue bonding or other legal remedies. The meeting record shows no motion or vote to commit the town to a specific enforcement step on the record.
