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City reports new full-time code compliance position and several active cases, including property in receivership
Summary
City staff told the Antigo City Council it had filled a full-time code compliance/planning technician position and that several active cases remain open, including a receivership at 79 Eastfield Drive where asbestos removal is underway.
City staff told the Antigo City Council they have filled a new full-time code compliance/planning technician position that will increase on-site presence and speed case handling. The new hire, staff said, has already allowed quicker attention to longstanding cases and closer coordination with the city attorney where warranted.
"Having our new code compliance officer, planning technician position available already filled, he will meet you soon, hopefully, in the coming meetings," a staff presenter said, describing reduced turnaround times and an increase in active case monitoring. Staff said the officer is taking over active complaints previously handled through contract services and that, with the new position, three cases are currently being managed directly and an additional six are being reviewed by the city attorney.
Staff highlighted one matter in receivership at 79 Eastfield Drive where crews have discovered asbestos and special handling is required. "This property... is currently under receivership... the last time I reported this out to the city council, they found some asbestos on the property, which requires a special level of maintenance and having the right crews out there to clear that out," staff said. Work to remove debris is ongoing; staff said trucks may appear at the site as part of abatement and cleanup.
Council members asked for timelines and questioned why some long-standing construction complaints appeared to show recent case dates; staff said they would review and report back on historical case records and closures. Council also asked whether the city can recover attorney and enforcement costs from property owners; the city attorney said he would review the municipal code and advise whether cost recovery is permissible and, if not, whether an ordinance amendment would be appropriate.
The council received the code-compliance update and asked staff to look back to ensure prior long-standing cases are reflected correctly in current reports and to examine options for cost recovery of enforcement expenses.
