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Board to explore ‘zombie property’ approach for long-vacant homes on Omni properties
Summary
Trustees discussed creating a supervisor committee to study laws and options for addressing long-vacant 'zombie' properties and possible code changes to give the town more enforcement teeth.
Grand Island trustees said they will pursue a closer look at long-vacant properties on Omni-owned parcels and explore a supervisor committee to study legal options to address so-called "zombie" properties.
Board members said previous attempts at county-level action were hampered by missed deadlines and that state or county procedures typically take at least a year. Speakers proposed assembling a small group, including people with specialized knowledge, to review applicable laws and suggest code changes that could give the town additional enforcement tools.
One board member said the town receives regular complaints about nuisance properties that affect neighborhoods and morale. The board discussed prior county training and suggested following up with county staff and other local officials. No formal motion was recorded; the member said he intends to appoint people publicly to the study group and will report back.
