Mister O'Keefe told the board on Jan. 7 that the building department issued 79 permits and conducted 81 inspections in December, and that debris removal is underway following a demolition at 114 Old Country Road.

He said inspection activity is trending upward, and that electrical and landscape license renewals are being processed. Following recent snowfall, O'Keefe reported the department issued 11 summonses for property owners who failed to clear adjoining sidewalks after prior warnings and notices of violation. O'Keefe and Speaker 1 discussed the timing for sidewalk clearing: O'Keefe said clearance is expected "really, immediately after the snow event" unless an emergency is declared; Speaker 1 said the village first issues warnings and allows an opportunity to cure before issuing summonses.

The building official emphasized the safety rationale: uncleared sidewalks can force pedestrians into the street, and the department will continue enforcement and outreach about available commuter lots when snow impedes parking.

No additional fines or appeal outcomes were read into the record at the meeting; the report focused on enforcement activity and compliance guidance.