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Police brief council on Cherry Street parking dispute between neighbors
Summary
Police Chief Nixon informed the council of a civil dispute between Curt Pfaffinger and the Thayer family over angle parking on a concrete slab; the county advised the Thayers to consult the County Attorney and the city attorney recommended parking 18 inches from the curb.
At the Jan. 28 meeting, Police Chief Nixon informed the Sabula City Council of a civil parking dispute on Cherry Street between homeowner Curt Pfaffinger and members of the Thayer family.
Chief Nixon told the council the parkway is maintained by Pfaffinger and that the concrete slab in question is considered curtilage to his property. Deb Thayer said she had contacted the Jackson County Assessor and was told the letter she presented to the county was not legal; Chief Nixon reported the county advised her to speak with the County Attorney. The city attorney's recommendation, as summarized in the minutes, was that vehicles be parked with their wheels 18 inches from the curb when parking along the curtilage. The minutes note that once the conversation turns to litigation the city must end the discussion.
The council record does not show a formal council action or vote on the dispute; the minutes record the matter as a civil issue reported to the council and advise the parties to pursue legal counsel or county guidance.
What happens next: The minutes indicate the parties were advised to consult the County Attorney and, if litigation is raised, the city will cease official discussion of the matter.
