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Medford council orders abatement at 623 N. Highway 81 after repeated city mowing
Summary
The Medford City Council voted to abate the property at 623 N. Highway 81 (Lot 4, Block 1, Fair Acres Addition) to avoid further city mowing after two summers; the motion passed 4–1 with Councilmember Mandy Sinor dissenting.
The Medford City Council voted Monday to abate the property at 623 N. Highway 81 (Lot Four, Block One, Fair Acres Addition) citing repeated need for city mowing over the past two summers. Mayor Gary Bowen moved to abate the property; the motion carried with Councilmember Mandy Sinor the sole dissenting vote (Sinor: No; Kretchmar: Yes; Zeman: Yes; Bowen: Yes; England: Yes).
Council members said the action was intended to address ongoing nuisance conditions and to relieve the city from repeatedly mowing private property when owners do not comply. The matter came through a public nuisance hearing; staff reported the city had mowed the parcel for the past two summers, prompting the motion to abate. The council’s action is a formal abatement order; no additional details about potential fines or timelines for owner compliance were specified in the minutes.
