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Ashland County committee approves demolition of county-owned house at 2123 East Main Street after repeated nuisance complaints
Summary
The committee authorized demolition of a county-owned house at 2123 East Main Street, citing repeated break-ins, evidence of drug use and public-health concerns; demolition and possible asbestos abatement will be coordinated with staff and local departments.
Ashland County committee members voted to demolish a county-owned house at 2123 East Main Street after staff presented photos and described repeated drug-related activity and vandalism at the property.
Staff reported a complaint from a neighbor and said law-enforcement personnel inspected the house and photographed damage and "drug paraphernalia." A staff member described the house as a "health hazard" and a "crime hazard" and recommended demolition followed by sale of the vacant lot. Staff warned asbestos shingles may be present and said asbestos abatement could be required before demolition. A law-enforcement representative said that if asbestos is disturbed it must be addressed; committee members discussed options including wetting the material during demolition or consulting contractors to determine abatement needs and costs.
Committee member Gary Eder moved to demolish the house and sell the lot once cleared; Jim Schultz seconded the motion. The committee voted in favor.
Staff noted the property likely has a basement or crawl space and said the sheriff's or highway department could assist with demolition; the committee discussed contacting an asbestos-removal contractor for a cost estimate and involving the fire department for training opportunities if legally allowed. No demolition-cost estimate was provided at the meeting; staff said the property is currently a recurrent nuisance and needs removal.
