Three properties were declared public nuisances by the City of Bradford Board of Health at a meeting Tuesday, while action on a fourth was postponed.
A property at 129 W. Corydon St., currently listed as owned by Carrie Ann Thomas of Custer City, was the first considered.
Health Director Mike Cleveland submitted photos showing conditional issues, and listed the following: “Overall lack of maintenance; hoarding condition inside – couldn’t get inside due to amount of stuff; foundation issues, house not secured and open to vagrants and others; paint deterioration; the electric utility was cut at the pole; deterioration of front steps; lack of utilities.”
The board voted unanimously to declare the property a nuisance.
Next was 71 Rochester St., listed as owned by Kenneth Bell of Bradford. Cleveland said numerous conditional issues are present, including deterioration of the roof and front porch, along with the roof over the entire structure. He said there’s no question of there being water infiltration and the roof could collapse into the house. He added that it’s been like that for several years, and while an attempt was made to put a tarp on the roof, it has blown off. There are problems with the foundation as well.
The rear wall at the property has been removed and there is a section with plywood over it. Overall, there is a complete lack of maintenance, he explained. “The property owner has owned the house since 2020 and hasn’t done anything on it.”
The board voted unanimously to declare the property a nuisance.
At 38 Cole Ave., the property is listed as being owned by Martin J. Grove of Ridgway. Cleveland said the entire house has water damage, the front and rear porches are ready for collapse. The house is not secured, and has broken windows. Trash and debris are present, and there are no utilities. The overall state of the property is unkempt. The board approved a nuisance declaration for the house.
The fourth property, at 99 School St., was the only one not approved for a nuisance declaration. The board did not take any action as attempts are underway to speak with the current listed property owner about her intentions for the property, including possible sale to somebody who might be interested in renovating it. The property has reverted back to the city’s nuisance properties list in the meantime because no official action was taken by the board.
