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Local pool business owner says false complaint nearly cost his license; asks council to consider lawyer-fee reimbursement
Summary
A local pool-service operator told the council that a neighbor’s false complaint and subsequent code-enforcement action led to an improper notice of license revocation; he appealed, paid for counsel and requested reimbursement of legal fees.
Richard Boss, owner of Rich’s Pool Service, told the Oakdale City Council during public comment on Aug. 4 that a neighbor filed a false complaint alleging he was dumping chemicals in orchards and storm drains. He said county hazmat staff inspected and were satisfied after he produced receipts showing he had turned in empty chemical containers for recycling.
Boss said he later received a notice from the city’s code enforcement indicating his business license would be revoked effective March 1. He said he…
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