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Resident tells council he’s received no response on property concerns; manager promises reply within 10 days
Summary
During non‑agenda public comment, resident Charles Hodge said he had called several times without response and sought permission to convert a structure on his Raleigh Road property. City Manager Edward T. Blackmon pledged to follow up within 10 days and said the Pearl Street property presents a 'muddy' situation requiring staff review.
Charles Hodge told the Henderson City Council on Jan. 10 that he had tried repeatedly to reach city staff about the Raleigh Road property and feared losing the value he had invested in a structure there. "I have called several times without a response and felt I should have heard something about my concerns by now," Hodge said during the non‑agenda public comment period.
Hodge asked whether he could convert the structure to a utility building or pursue other options to preserve his investment. Mayor Eddie Ellington thanked Hodge for addressing the council. Council Member Garry Daeke asked that a deadline be set for a staff response.
City Manager Edward T. Blackmon said he would get back to Hodge within ten days and characterized the Pearl Street property as a "muddy" situation that requires further discussion with Development Services Director Corey Williams. The minutes record Blackmon’s commitment but do not record a final resolution or a specific staff action beyond the follow‑up pledge.
Why it matters: the resident’s complaint highlights a need for staff follow‑up on individual property and code matters; the manager’s timeline creates a near‑term expectation for staff action.
What’s next: the city manager is expected to contact Charles Hodge within ten days to explain options or next steps; the minutes do not indicate whether the city will bring the matter back to council or route it through Development Services.
