County legal staff told commissioners there are more than 40 outstanding violation notices across multiple lots related to nuisances such as trash, old trailers and raw sewage in a creek. Staff requested authority to begin filing enforcement actions—small-claims actions for single-lot owners and other appropriate filings for multiple-lot owners—to obtain court orders allowing county abatement and cost recovery.

Commissioners asked procedural questions about approving filing and court costs. The board moved to authorize county staff to proceed with enforcement filings. Staff said they will confirm correct property owners from deed records before filing, and noted fines in the nuisance ordinance include a $100 a day penalty after notice for unresolved violations.

Commissioners and staff emphasized the sheriff’s office has assisted with confirming ongoing violations and that the county will seek recovery of costs and damages as allowed by ordinance.