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Wymore Council orders inspections on dilapidated homes, weighs downtown revitalization grant and rejects use of taxpayer funds for food-bank donations
Summary
The council reported inspection warrants were granted for three dilapidated properties and scheduled inspections; it discussed applying for a downtown revitalization grant while expressing concern about funding demolition on private property, and agreed it would be improper to use taxpayer dollars for a local food‑bank fundraiser.
City Attorney Andy Carothers told the council a judge had granted inspection warrants on three residential properties and that building inspector Chet McGrury would perform inspections on Saturday, Dec. 6. Utility Superintendent Tim Sedlacek reported the asbestos inspection at 422 N. 7th found the trailer to be clean and said he would ask the inspector to also check one additional house.
Council members discussed applying for another Downtown Revitalization Grant and identified two potential downtown properties. Council members and staff expressed concern about the city paying for demolition on properties that are not city‑owned; Attorney Carothers and Tim Sedlacek agreed to contact property owners about moving forward with grant applications.
The council discussed Roy Lauby’s food‑bank fundraiser. Council member Neil Van Boening said he was concerned about using taxpayer dollars to donate to such causes; the council agreed it would be improper to use public funds for donations and that individuals should donate privately.
The council also addressed board and committee appointments: Mayor Collin Meints said he would need to replace Rod Warford on the Board of Adjustments. Neil Van Boening reported three current Police Department Advisory Committee (PDAC) members wished to remain while three members requested removal; the council decided to reduce the PDAC membership from nine to five and asked the city attorney to prepare an ordinance amendment.
The meeting record shows staff will pursue inspections and follow‑up with property owners and grant contacts; no formal demolition approvals or funding commitments were made at the Dec. 3 meeting.
