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Resident presses village over dangerous open foundation on Orchard
Summary
A resident used the public-comment period to press the village about an open foundation and makeshift fencing at a property on Orchard in Carolina, warning about children falling into the hole and asking what the village will do to require the work be completed safely.
During public comment at the Dec. 8 meeting an unidentified resident urged the village to address an unfinished foundation and inadequate fencing at a property on Orchard in Carolina, saying the hole has been open for months and poses a danger to children.
"This hole is still open," the resident said, describing a foundation with boards and exposed concrete and saying the contractor initially failed inspection. The resident said a new general contractor recently began work and that neighbors have repeatedly contacted the village about the hazard. The resident argued the village could be liable if a child falls and is injured.
Mayor and staff responses recorded in the transcript indicated that a new general contractor — described as licensed and bonded — had begun work very recently and that village staff were pursuing the matter. The mayor and staff also encouraged concerned residents to use FOIA requests to track licensing and compliance records.
The comment drew attention from trustees but no immediate enforcement action is recorded in the meeting transcript; staff indicated they would follow up on the status of inspections and the contractor’s licensing.
