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Fenton Board hears multiple property and code‑enforcement updates; bench warrant for 112 Pigeon Hill delayed
Summary
Board members received updates on several properties — including ongoing work at 70 Pigeon Hill Road, a Healthy Neighborhoods referral for 39 Fenton Avenue, possible occupancy at 1032 Chenango Street, and concerns about the County Depot building — and learned a bench warrant for 112 Pigeon Hill Road could not be issued because the owner’s date of birth is missing.
The Town Board received several property and code‑enforcement updates at its Jan. 28 work session.
At the start of the meeting, property owner Cathy Lawton reported siding work and safety precautions at 70 Pigeon Hill Road; two boxes of siding are expected to arrive on Feb. 3 and the Board agreed to recheck progress in April.
Attorney Richard H. Miller, III told the Board about the Healthy Neighborhoods program available through Broome County as a potential resource for the resident at 39 Fenton Avenue. Councilman Thomas Cook reported that a shed on that property appears to be padlocked and that the resident had not been seen for about two weeks.
Board members also discussed reports that someone may be living in the basement of the abandoned property at 1032 Chenango Street and a resident concern that people could be occupying the old County Depot building on Gilmore Avenue; the Board agreed to follow up with enforcement staff.
Separately, the Board learned that property owner Randy Backus did not appear for a scheduled court appearance regarding code violations at 112 Pigeon Hill Road. Town officials said they cannot issue a bench warrant without a date of birth; the next court appearance is scheduled for late February. Board members said they will advise Attorney Miller if they want to pursue civil action.
No formal enforcement outcomes were recorded at the meeting; the minutes show administrative follow-up and possible referrals to existing programs and court processes.
