Greenwich Village Council hears complaints about nuisance property
A controversy concerning a property on Pierce Street in Greenwich has been partially resolved.
Village Zoning Inspector Cles Inmon and Police Chief Steve Dorsey both reported that a building which was previously moved to the Pierce Street property has been moved. The owner of the building has moved out of village, according to Dorsey.
A house and garage do remain on the property. Inmon told members of village council he expects the structures will be torn down at some point.
Dorsey also reported on a building in the downtown area.
“It is a nuisance and is dangerous,” he told council. “It is open to the elements. A large window in the front of the building has been broken.
“The roof is collapsing,” Dorsey added. “The front awning is in danger of falling down onto the sidewalk, and the building itself is full of black mold.”
According to Dorsey, the owner of the building lives in Willard. A letter has been prepared and will be sent to the owner.
“He has 14 days to respond,” Dorsey explained. “He will be given a time frame to either tear the building down or fix it. If he doesn’t, we will begin civil proceedings.”
A property on Seminary Street is in the process of being cleaned up, Dorsey noted. The work was expected to be completed last Friday.
The owner of a Gifford Street property was given additional time to complete the necessary clean up work there.
“He wasn’t able to get a dumpster,” Dorsey told council. “They are difficult to get right now, but he is getting one on the 15th.”
The owner of a residence on New Street has been the subject of numerous trash complaints on the property, according to Inmon.
Dorsey said the owner has been issued a summons for trash in the yard. He did go to court. He will be issued another summons.
Council learned from Dorsey a sign needs to be erected at the entrance of the New London Greenwich Rail Trail stating it is for emergency vehicles only.
Village solicitor Steve Palmer reported eight individuals were cited in an ATV accident on village property. Six went to court and pleaded no contest, and two were found guilty. Two others are due to be in court very soon.
Village administrator Virgil Giles told council E Phase I (a combined sewer overflow separation) is a one out of four-phase project and is expected to begin this year.
The project, when completed, will take care of the water area of Railroad Park. It will address catch basins on the Townsend Street side. It will also affect Spring, Park and Union streets.
Application has been made for funding.
“We are working on Phase II design and Phase I construction,” Giles explained. “
There will be traffic issues during the project, he noted. Residents should expect ongoing construction.
Giles said negotiations for the purchase of a substation from American Electric Power have apparently come to a halt.
“They backed out of the purchase,” he explained. “They are working on the cost of repairs of the substation.”
Dorsey told council Officer Mendez is on Family Medical Leave. She will return to duty on Aug. 20.
Council approved the following:
• A resolution for a contract for emergency management services, and
Payment of
$221,825.
Council members went into executive session to discuss the demotion of a public employee. No action followed.
Greenwich Council meets regularly on the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Meetings are currently held in the fire station meeting room in order to meet social distancing guidelines. The next meeting is April 20.
A meeting of the Tri-community Joint Fire District will be held on May 5 at 7 p.m.
The board of the Tri-community Ambulance Board will meet on May 3 at 7 p.m. in council chambers at village hall.
The village zoning commission will beet on April 20 at 6 p.m.
The Policy & Rules Committee will beet at 6:30 p.m. on April 20.
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