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Seymour council approves consent items 10 and 11; hears bids and owner pleas on substandard properties
Summary
Council approved consent agenda items 10 and 11 by voice vote with no opposition, removed two budget adjustments for separate consideration, and heard a $500 bid for 301 North Cedar plus a property owner request for six months to repair a substandard roof.
The Seymour City Council approved the consent agenda — excluding items 12 and 13 (budget adjustments) — by voice vote at the June 18 meeting, with no opposition from the members present.
During the public‑hearing period staff announced multiple forthcoming hearings on dilapidated and junk/debris properties focused on Nevada Street. Property owner Dario Fernandez told the council he discovered rotten joists while beginning roof repairs at a property slated for a substandard‑structure hearing and said he needs about six months to collect funds and materials to complete the work.
On an action item, staff presented a bid from Anthony and Christine Lauran offering $500 for the lot at 301 North Cedar. The presenters said they were unsure about back taxes and the city’s stated $12,500 demolition lien and that they would be willing to pay part of the lien if the council agreed to a lower amount. Staff said the matter will return to council action for consideration.
The council approved consent agenda items 10 and 11 after a motion and second; no roll‑call vote listing objections was recorded. The council removed budget adjustments (items 12 and 13) for separate review.
Next steps: staff will bring detailed budget adjustments, the 301 North Cedar bid and specific junk/debris public‑hearing recommendations back to the council for formal action.
