Resident presses commission on multiple code, road and infrastructure issues

Apr 16, 2026

Commissioner/resident George Chachas used public-comment time to press for follow-ups on property code violations, drainage erosion, illegal dumping, narrow roadway width, inconsistent street naming and missing signage, and asked the commission to return meetings to the library for audibility.

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During public comment periods at the April 16 meeting, Commissioner and Ely resident George Chachas raised a broad set of concerns about local code enforcement and infrastructure. He asked for updates on a list of properties and problems, including lack of connection to city sewer and water at 582 North Highway 93, unsecured buildings at Pine West Development, alleged illegal dumping behind 2113 South Street, unresolved code violations at 408 High Street, and drainage from the Bath property eroding Ely Street and his land.

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