A significant portion of the meeting centered around the compliance issues faced by Mr. and Mrs. Geese concerning their property on Anchorage. The case, identified as GIE FMB 2024 0936, revolved around structural and plumbing violations, specifically unpermitted work related to knee walls and plumbing installations on the ground floor. The town had previously issued an order requiring compliance by October 31, 2025, yet the property remained non-compliant. Michael Howerman, the code enforcement manager, detailed that a permit had not been obtained for the work, and Kelly Deferricius, the flood plain manager, elaborated on the discrepancies discovered during a FEMA audit.

Mr. Geese, participating via video link, expressed confusion about the bathroom installation and acknowledged its non-compliance. He explained that deteriorated plumbing had been replaced while raising the home, inadvertently leading to the current violations. Despite his willingness to cap off the plumbing and convert the area into storage, Mr. Geese voiced concerns about security, citing a previous incident involving an attempted gas siphoning from his vehicle. His representative highlighted communication challenges with the town, particularly regarding the late request for an engineer’s letter, which had delayed the compliance process.

The meeting further addressed digital submission issues, with concerns raised about the security of the Cyerspace system following a hacking incident. The representative emphasized the importance of submitting removal plans for the bathroom, including detailed sketches for plumbing capping, to ensure compliance. A timeline was discussed, setting a one-week deadline for submitting necessary drawings, with an understanding that efforts to achieve compliance would remain ongoing. A status conference was scheduled for mid-January to evaluate progress on the property’s compliance, particularly concerning the bathroom and wall issues.

Attention then shifted to additional compliance cases involving Beach and Sunset LLC and Cecilia Gonzalez. Beach and Sunset LLC faced violations related to rubbish and weeds accumulation, with the town requesting a $250 administrative fee and granting a 30-day extension for compliance. The property owner must now achieve compliance by January 15, 2026.

Cecilia Gonzalez’s case involved similar code compliance issues at her property on Hibiscus Drive. Despite acknowledging the violations and taking steps to address them, concerns remained about an unsafe pool. The magistrate issued an order allowing Gonzalez 30 days to rectify the situation, emphasizing the need to start the permitting process for necessary fencing around the pool. Gonzalez faced challenges with a previous contractor, which contributed to the property’s non-compliance. The magistrate reinforced the importance of compliance verification and Gonzalez’s responsibility to notify the town once corrections were made.

The meeting also touched on property maintenance disputes, including debris dumping from a neighbor’s yard onto a property owner’s land. The owner expressed urgency in addressing stagnant water in an empty pool. While a temporary fence solution was proposed, the magistrate issued an order for compliance within 30 days, with a follow-up hearing scheduled for January 15.

The proceedings continued with cases involving Robert Yank and Copachu Rubin and Brisk Iona. Yank faced violations for erecting sheds without permits, while Rubin and Iona’s case involved a boat dock lift in disrepair. Both cases highlighted the need for property owners to maintain communication with code enforcement and adhere to compliance deadlines to avoid potential fines.