East Washington Street neighbors of two unoccupied properties addressed concerns to the North Webster Town Council during the meeting Tuesday evening. It was held in the North Webster Community Center.

Approaching the council were Larry and Linda Kinsey, Barbara Miller and Jane Garlotte. Armed with photographs of the deterioration and concerned about the lack of maintenance of the properties, they reported they had talked with a representative for the owners and been promised something would be done. “The homes have not been lived in for at least two years and we’ve been told for three years action will be taken and it hasn’t been,” explained Larry Kinsey. “A car has been sitting on flat tires at one of the properties for quite some time too.”

The homes and out buildings are at 316 E. Washington St. and 320 E. Washington St. Kosciusko County tax records show both properties are current on tax payments. The owners of 316 are listed with the county as Young Pilchers with a mailing address of North Elm Grove Drive, Syracuse. Brooke and Brittany L. Thompson own half of 320 with Logan Pilcher et al., owning the other half. The mailing address is the same as for 316.

A representative for the owners was present at the meeting. He was from Meyer and Meyer Construction and said his firm has been contracted for about eight months to tear off the old roof and put on a new one at the 320 address. His work schedule runs about a year out but he estimated work would be finished on the roof by Dec. 1. Another person has been working on the properties cleaning up and grinding fallen branches and trimming trees this week. He has also been hired to remove the car.

The goal as stated by Deb Pilcher Aalbretgse, mother and aunt of the owners, to Meyer and Meyer’s representative was both properties would be fixed up and rented by next spring. Council President Jon Sroufe addressed the neighbors, “Keep us posted. If they aren’t shaped up by next spring, come back and we will revisit the situation.”

Council passed the 2015 budget and Triad Associates, Indianapolis, was hired as the engineer of record for design of the town’s wastewater treatment system. The grant and loan applications for the project are underway and on schedule.

The inter local agreement with Knapp Lake Regional Sewer District was also approved and signed by the council. KLRSD will eventually connect to the North Webster wastewater system at Knapp Lake’s expense.

The town council approved the reappointment of Phil Metcalf as its representative on the North Webster Community Public Library board.

Severn Trent Utilities Manager Mike Noe reported leaf pickup began Oct. 16 and continues. The new snow removal truck will be delivered soon.

“Halloween trick or treat hours are 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31,” reminded Police Chief Greg Church. “Drivers should be on the lookout during the evening and it is suggested that trick or treaters wear reflective clothing.”