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Board hears report of raw sewage and hazards at 7017 Georgia Road; matter moved to closed session
Summary
Planning Director Joe Allen reported ongoing code violations at 7017 Georgia Road, including raw sewage on the ground and imminent hazards; County Attorney Eric Ridenour and Allen asked the board to discuss legal options in closed session.
Planning, Permitting and Development Director Joe Allen briefed the Macon County Board on June 10 about persistent code violations at private property located at 7017 Georgia Road in Franklin, reporting that both Code Enforcement and Environmental Health have issued violations and that raw sewage continues to flow on the ground, creating imminent hazards.
Allen and County Attorney Eric Ridenour asked the board to consider the matter in closed session to discuss legal options. The board complied and entered closed session under NCGS 143-318.11(a)(3) to consult with the attorney.
The meeting minutes record the request and the board's move into closed session; no formal enforcement action or timeline was recorded in open session. The board returned to open session at 9:05 p.m. and adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Next steps: The board's attorney and staff will pursue legal discussion in closed session; any subsequent enforcement decisions or orders would be announced in open session or in future meeting minutes.
