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Residents press Steger board on alley repairs, overgrown lots and animal-rescue disputes
Summary
Multiple residents asked the board to address a sinkhole and potholes in alleys, overgrown vegetation affecting power lines, feral cats and nuisance dogs; one resident, Courtney Reynolds, complained about police treatment related to an animal-rescue operation and was invited to meet with the mayor after the meeting.
Several residents used the audience-participation portion of the Aug. 4 meeting to press the board for maintenance and code-enforcement action and to raise concerns about animal-related disputes.
Cindy Blaylock described a sinkhole and remaining potholes in an alley between Halsted Boulevard and Green Street and said a neighbor's loose dog fouled her yard; she also raised concerns about speeding on Steger Road and feral cats in her neighborhood. Mayor William Joyce told her he would visit the site with Director of Public Infrastructure Dave Toepper and offered to meet separately.
Courtney Reynolds told the board she was disappointed with how the Steger Police Department treated her and her family in connection with an animal-rescue operation at her residence. Mayor Joyce invited Reynolds to remain after the meeting so he could meet with her to discuss the matter further.
Joe and Camille Massoczy urged action on an overgrown alley between Wallace and Phillips and reported vegetation that has grown into trees affecting power lines; Mrs. Massoczy also cited a neighboring house in prolonged disrepair. The mayor said Code Enforcement would review the properties and follow up.
The minutes record these complaints and the mayor's promises to inspect and follow up; no formal code-enforcement orders, citations or timelines were recorded in the minutes.
