PLYMOUTH — A meeting that included discussions of problem properties at The Pointe Apartments and the Red Rock Inn, Plymouth Building Commissioner Dennis Manuwal had a third problem property to address with the Plymouth Board of Works.
Over a month ago, Manuwal had inspected Northgate Mobile Home Park on reports of issues making the property unsafe. At that time, Manuwal gave the new owners of the property 15 days to address issues, including unmowed grass, uncapped sewer lines, and electrical issues on vacant lots.
The new owner, Abraham Anderson, had assured Manuwal that the repairs would be undertaken.
Two weeks ago, Manuwal was back before the board, stating that the order had not been complied with. The new owners were given a two-week extension, and Monday Manuwal was back before the board to state that the issues had still not been totally addressed.
Manuwal said that some sewers were still uncapped, another fire at the park had highlighted another trailer where somebody was living in a trailer with no electricity, and there were many units in the park with no power.
Utilities Superintendent Donnie Davidson was asked to speak to the board about water issues at the property. He stated that meters showed excessive use of water and said that if issues with that system were addressed, it would also result in large savings for the owners.
A representative for the ownership pointed out to the board that many of the lots had been mowed but that some still needed attention, and that many of the sewer issues had been addressed in the two weeks with a hanful that needed to be capped, as well as a sewer leak that had been cleaned up.
While admitting that issues remained, the representative stated that the majority had been addressed and that work was continuing on those that remained, asking for the city to continue to work with them since progress had been made.
The Board agreed to work with Anderson but required them to communicate more fully with Manuwal about that progress.
