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Residents tell Adrian commission late notices and missing documentation hinder contests of snow/ice assessment charges
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Summary
At two public hearings residents described receiving snow/ice removal invoices and assessment notices after due dates or without before/after photos, saying the timing prevented meaningful challenges; city staff promised to investigate and follow up.
During special public hearings on delinquent rental property registration/inspection assessments and delinquent water and sewer charges, multiple residents told the commission they received snow-and-ice assessment invoices or notices late or without the before-and-after photos the city’s process expects.
Gordon Bussing said he received a bill for more than $400 after his tenant was hospitalized and that he could not find anyone at City Hall to accept his complaint; another resident, Josh Burkhart, said his invoice was postmarked more than a month after the service date, arriving after the due date and the hearing notice. Several speakers urged clearer notice procedures and easier ways to contest charges.
City Administrator Chad Baugh acknowledged the concerns, said staff will collect evidence and follow up with residents, and encouraged people to submit documentation in person or by email so staff can research and respond. The commission asked staff to return with findings and possible administrative fixes.
