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Residents tell commissioners of ongoing code, safety and records problems; county says it will review
Summary
During public comment Shirley Stapleton complained that a neighbor operates an auto shop from a condemned house and that county enforcement has failed to resolve threats, property damage and rodents; Brian Griffith raised concerns about county property records and GIS accuracy and suggested missed tax revenue. Commissioners said they would look into both matters.
Several residents used the Sept. 16 public-comment period to describe local problems they say need county attention.
Shirley Stapleton (1502 E. 30 Third St.) described four years of disputes with a neighbor at 1512 E. 30 Third, alleging the occupant runs an auto shop from a condemned house, routinely parks vehicles in the alley, and has threatened her and damaged her property. Stapleton said she has contacted area planning and the sheriff’s office multiple times with limited resolution and asked the board for help. The chair replied the board would look into the matter.
Brian Griffith, a long-time first responder, told commissioners he found inconsistencies and missing data in county property records and the GIS system and said the county likely under-collected property taxes in some cases. He offered to provide documentation and urged the county to clarify who maintains GIS data and to improve recordkeeping to support emergency response.
Commissioners acknowledged both speakers and said staff would follow up. No formal board action was taken during the public-comment period; commissioners advised citizens to coordinate with area planning and county staff and indicated they would investigate the concerns raised.
