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Washington Park board directs attorney to seek progress at 320 Isabella Avenue
Summary
Following resident complaints, the Washington Park Board asked its attorney to demand an action plan from the owner of 320 Isabella Avenue within 30 days or by the next meeting; the motion passed unanimously April 7, 2025.
Mayor pro tem Jeff Peacock and fellow commissioners moved April 7 to ask the town attorney to draft a letter to property owner McGregor Bell requiring an action plan that demonstrates progress at 320 Isabella Avenue within 30 days or by the board's next meeting.
The action followed a public comment from resident Dan Winfield, who read a letter about conditions at the house, and broader commissioner concern that residents are “tired of waiting” for remediation. The motion by Peacock, seconded by Commissioner Belinda Cowell, passed by unanimous vote.
Clerk April S. Alligood outlined the town’s enforcement options discussed at the meeting: if a property owner fails to respond to certified notices (as was done at 602 Small Street), the town can ask the attorney to issue a formal abatement notice and, should the town undertake abatement, recover costs as a lien against the property. The board directed staff to reinvolve the town attorney in the 320 Isabella matter rather than delay further action.
The board did not set a specific remedial action in open session beyond the 30-day progress plan requirement; commissioners said next steps will depend on the attorney’s recommended language and the property owner's response. The town expects further updates at the May 5, 2025 meeting.
