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Committee hears code-department staffing update and resident concerns about sidewalk snow removal
Summary
Director Nelson reported staffing changes in the Code Department, including promotions and vacancies; committee members raised concerns about sidewalk snow removal and accessibility for residents, and asked staff to review existing ordinances and possible enforcement options.
The Kankakee City Building and Code Safety Committee on Jan. 16 received a staffing update from Director Nelson and discussed recurring complaints about unshoveled sidewalks, particularly affecting older and mobility-impaired residents.
Director Nelson said the department recently promoted an inspector (Kenyatta) to building inspector and has two building inspectors in training. The department had hired two property-maintenance inspectors but lost one and is actively recruiting to…
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