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Village to send compliance letters after Safebuilt inspections of blighted properties

Committee of the Whole · August 25, 2025
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Summary

President Buss said Safebuilt inspected several properties and letters with compliance timeframes will be issued; one Oak Street owner has discussed a possible sale and the Railroad Street apartment could not be entered for inspection.

President Steve Buss told the Committee that inspections by Safebuilt had been completed on several properties and that the Village will send letters to some property owners setting timeframes to come into compliance. "Lamphere had Safebuilt come to inspect several properties," the minutes state, and the Board discussed follow-up steps.

Village staff reported that Brandon Wirtjes has contacted the Oak Street property owner about a potential purchase and that Nicole Callos spoke with the owner at Village Hall to explain the inspection process and requirements. The inspector could not enter an apartment on Railroad Street but documented exterior conditions in the report. The Board did not set a specific remediation timeline in the minutes.