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r <br />�`� � .1 Z� 1992 <br />BOOK S' 46 F'A.uf 4 92c <br />there is a violation, and Commissioner Bird thought that we need to <br />take that position. He gave the example of a situation where an <br />elderly lady lived in a neighborhood where there were code <br />violations that made it deplorable, and she was fearful for her <br />life to have her name associated with a complaint. This lady <br />approached him and he followed through, and after a lot of time and <br />effort the whole neighborhood was cleaned up. <br />Discussion continued regarding procedures used in following up <br />complaints and whether inspectors note additional violations on the <br />way to a specific site. Environmental Planning Chief DeBlois and <br />County Administrator Chandler assured the Board that the code <br />enforcement officers make note of violations and follow up on them, <br />although it may be a week or a month later, depending on <br />circumstances. <br />Chairman Eggert and Commissioner Wheeler led discussion <br />regarding neighborhood squabbles and violators getting upset when <br />they are reported. <br />Environmental Planning Chief DeBlois stated that staff deals <br />with both sides of it. The complaints are followed up and <br />sometimes there is no violation, and then the complainer becomes <br />upset. <br />Commissioner Scurlock summarized that in his understanding of <br />procedures, Mr. Mensing was not singled out but was notified <br />formally of a violation because he has had prior offenses. <br />Mr. Mensing disagreed with that point and related his <br />discussions with Code Enforcement Officer Davis in which she <br />indicated she was not doing anything about other violations. He <br />opposed the County's policy of allowing anonymous complaints unless <br />that complaint*is followed up by an inspection of all surrounding <br />properties as well. He stated that he had no problem with <br />Commissioner Bird's example of the little lady where the whole <br />neighborhood was cleaned up. <br />Commissioner Wheeler asked what specific action Mr. Mensing <br />was requesting from the Board, and Mr. Mensing wanted a policy <br />where an anonymous complaint would be followed by a sweep of the <br />entire area. <br />Mr. DeBlois and Mr. Chandler explained that it is done as much <br />as possible and when it does not interfere with the number of <br />inspections in a given area. <br />The Board members agreed we cannot be specific as to the size <br />of the area that should be included, but it is a good policy to <br />include all violations that exist within a reasonable portion of <br />the surrounding area. <br />26 <br />