Code Enforcement Officer Alan Getz provided the city council with a comprehensive update on the progress of property compliance, recent condemnations, vehicle tagging efforts, and package stores.
During Monday night’s meeting, Alan Getz shared that the state has approved increasing the number of package stores to four, and they are currently waiting to see if any applications will be submitted.
He also mentioned that they recently attended a conference where they received information about entertainment destination centers.
click to download audioDuring his code enforcement update, Getz noted that the past month has been quite busy. Since May 21st, they have tagged 61 vehicles, with the majority belonging to the same individual.
In addition, he said that five Condemnation Orders have been issued in the past 30 days.
click to download audioThe other properties that were condemned are located at 512 East Shepardson Street and 408 Varmint Trace Road.
click to download audioThe fifth condemnation, according to Getz, was on East Main Street.
click to download audioGetz also noted that they are still determining the next steps for a home in the city that sustained significant storm damage.
click to download audioMeanwhile, he said that an extension for abatement has been granted to the property owner at 412 East Main Street.
click to download audioHe reported that, after reviewing submissions, a bid was awarded for junk abatement at 904 North Jefferson Street, with work expected to begin in the first week of July.
Getz said one key major takeaway from the conference was learning about Rental Registration Programs used in other cities, which track and inspect rental properties. He noted he’s working to implement a similar program in Princeton and will share more details with the city council soon.
Getz said they continue to be busy tagging cars and addressing overgrown grass, with 10 violation notices sent on Tuesday for grass that needs to be mowed. He noted that while daily vehicle tagging is possible, the results have been positive and few cars have been towed.
