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Council agrees to send follow-up letter for 953 South Avenue property
Summary
The council approved sending a follow-up cleanup letter for 953 South Avenue, owned by Hubert Rainey who is currently in a nursing home; members discussed enforcement options including fines, town cleanup and court action if the owner does not comply.
The French Lick Town Council approved sending a follow-up letter related to property maintenance at 953 South Avenue, the home of Hubert Rainey, who council members said is currently in a county nursing home.
Council members described visible debris at the site, including several mattresses behind the house and scattered in nearby woods, and said a certified letter had already been sent to Mr. Rainey. Council members reviewed enforcement options under the town ordinance — civil fines, hiring a crew to clean and billing the owner, or pursuing court action — and asked staff to check how many days the letter provides for compliance (examples discussed were 30 or 45 days). The council did not identify a family member who would take responsibility for the property.
A motion to send the follow-up letter was made and seconded; the chair recorded the vote in favor by voice. The transcript does not record a roll-call tally or give the mover/second by full name for this specific motion.
Council members noted practical limits if Mr. Rainey remains in long-term care (including potential estate or Medicaid-related processes that could delay property disposition) and asked staff to report back on enforcement next steps if the recipient does not comply.
