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Darlington board authorizes attorney to draft condemnation paperwork for nuisance residences
Summary
Clerk-Treasurer Michelle Cash requested and the council approved a motion directing Attorney Nichols to draft paperwork to move forward on residences that need condemnation or cleanup and to recover property owner costs; the motion passed 5-0.
The Darlington Town Council authorized the town attorney to prepare paperwork on July 11 to pursue condemnation or cleanup of properties that do not meet town standards.
Clerk-Treasurer Michelle Cash asked for a motion "for Attorney Nichols to draft the paperwork to move forward on the residence that need to be condemned or cleaned up and the property owner's cost." The council approved the motion (moved by Marilyn Cohee, seconded by Jennifer Flaugher) by a 5-0 vote.
The motion directs the attorney to prepare the documents necessary to proceed with condemnation actions or cleanup notices and to document costs to be charged to property owners. The minutes record the authorization but do not include further legal language, timeline or specific property addresses; the council will rely on the attorney to draft the orders and report back to the board as needed.
The council's next regular meeting is Aug. 1 at 5:00 p.m., when any drafted documents or follow-up recommendations may appear on the agenda.
