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Resident’s heated rental-property complaint draws police warning; mayor labels it a civil matter
Summary
A distraught rental‑property owner, Tim Hoening, confronted the council about 308 E. Canal St., used profane language directed at Police Chief Puckett and was warned by the chief; Mayor Ted Adkins told Hoening the issue is a civil matter. Several attendees said they were offended.
During introductions and public comment at the Village of Ansonia council meeting on June 2, resident Tim Hoening raised concerns about his rental property at 308 E. Canal St., became agitated, and used profanity directed at Police Chief Puckett.
Chief Puckett asked those present whether they were offended by Hoening’s remarks; John Middleton, Kris Riffle and the Kellys told the chief they were offended, and the chief issued a warning to Hoening. The transcript reports that Hoening continued with name‑calling before getting up and leaving the meeting.
Chief Puckett told the council the renters turned in their keys to the property that morning and that he had tried to reach Hoening earlier in the week. The chief also noted that Hoening previously had been served with a "no trespassing" because of issues involving the renters. Mayor Ted Adkins told Hoening, "this is a civil matter not a Village matter," and the council moved on with other business.
The meeting record also notes that guest Mike Bowers said the state will conduct a land evaluation on village property near the old Masters site; Diane Hall asked about plans for the old school property. No formal action was taken on the rental dispute during the meeting; the mayor characterized it as a civil, not municipal, issue.
