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Select Board debates enforcement options for 911 house numbering ordinance
Summary
The Stamford Select Board discussed increasing fines and enforcement for a proposed 911 house‑numbering ordinance, estimated 50–60 properties lack readable numbers, and directed emergency management to canvass to identify houses needing numbers while opting for letters before stronger enforcement.
Board members reviewed a proposed ordinance to improve street naming and 911-style house numbering. The ordinance contemplates civil penalties (transcript discussion cited $10 per day initial, $15 for a second offense within six months, and $20 for subsequent offenses). The Chair and Laurie discussed sending letters first and having emergency management coordinate a canvass to identify properties missing numbers rather than immediate strong enforcement.
Members noted an estimated 50–60 properties are missing readable signs; Dave and others emphasized the burden of enforcement on first responders and potential homeowner resistance. The board discussed options including small-claims collection, adding a lien, or using the ordinance’s permission to bill for installation, but agreed initial outreach (letters and canvassing by emergency management) is the preferred first step. They asked Laurie to send a letter to Bob (emergency management) asking his group to identify houses that need 911 numbers.
