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Residents press village on blight, tree maintenance and lake‑lot campers
Summary
Multiple residents raised long‑running concerns about a deteriorated house near the Methodist church, hazardous boulevard trees and unpermitted trailers and campers stored at the village lake; trustees and the attorney outlined enforcement steps and engineering requirements for condemnation.
During public comment several residents urged the board to act on long‑standing nuisance and safety issues, including an allegedly deteriorated house near the Methodist church, hazardous boulevard trees and trailers parked in town and at the village lake.
Phil Treuthart described a house he said posed hazards from mold, pests and disrepair and urged condemnation. “There is no justification for that house not to be tore down because of health reasons,” Treuthart said. Trustees and attorney Rabin explained condemnation requires a civil‑engineering inspection and legal process before the village can demolish private property; Rabin and staff said those steps are underway and follow state law. The board agreed to continue enforcement and investigation, and staff said they would engage the health department and counsel as needed.
Other residents asked for prioritized tree trimming on boulevards and removal of trailers and semi‑trailers parking in town. Clerk Watson and staff said they would have public‑works leadership inspect the reported trees and follow up. Trustees reiterated they cannot bypass required legal processes for condemnation but will pursue code enforcement and monitor progress.
