A High Street resident taking issue with the city’s code enforcement took her complaint to Bradford City Council at Tuesday’s meeting.

Bernice Baker, at 72 High St., said when she bought the property more than a decade ago, the neighbors were all landowners. However, the owners have moved out and the neighbors are rental properties.

“Every property around is in terrible shape,” she said. Shrubbery from other properties had grown into her yard, and when it had been a landowner living there, she cut it down. However, when a landlord obtained the property, Baker said, that landlord “told (the renters) the neighbor will help them keep up the property. That’s just wrong.”

When she complained about issues from other properties causing problems with hers — like loose shingles flying into her yard, and overhanging weeds and water leakage — a code enforcement officer came out to investigate. And cited her.

She told council that one of the properties is owned by that officer. She said that when he and his wife lived there, they put a shed on her property line, with their permit approved by a family member of his wife’s, who works at city hall.

“What makes me upset is this,” Baker said. “After all the work I’ve done to ensure my property is well maintained, I can’t believe the very person who damaged my property is the one sending me letters in the mail,” she said, referring to property maintenance officer Crawford.

“My property is being damaged by both sides, but a city official came out and cited me,” she said. “Something has to be done.”

Councilman Kris Goll spoke up, introducing himself and explaining he oversees property maintenance. He asked if the department’s supervisor, Mike Schreiber, has her information. She said he did.

Goll said, “I’m extremely passionate about the topics you just discussed and I will make a personal commitment to follow up. I will have either myself or Mr. Schreiber get back to you on all of your issues. I’ve been on council for less than a year so I can’t speak for what happened prior, but we’re really making an effort for responsible property owners … and to take the city back for responsible property owners.”

Councilman Tim Pecora, who as deputy mayor was chairing the meeting in Mayor Tom Riel’s absence, added, “We appreciate your efforts to keep your property up.”

Also at the meeting, council approved the purchase of a 2024 Ford F-150 for the fire department, using funds from a Department of Conservation and Natural Resources grant. Council also approved executing a loan with Laurel Capital for the purchase of a 2023 or newer rear-loading refuse packer.

Hillside Avenue was divided into North Hillside and South Hillside avenues to allow any further development to be easily addressed, according to the agenda. North Hillside Avenue will be in the range of property numbers 1 to 99 and would originate from East Avenue. South Hillside Avenue would begin where the street intersects with King Street.

The changes were recommended by the McKean County 911 Center.

Council also approved the following:

A certificate of appropriateness to Debbie McLaughlin to replace 10 windows on the second floor of 51 E. Corydon St. with nine double-hung windows and one picture window;

Payment of $9,900 to King Luminaire for replacement of 20 globes;

Additional grant payment of $6,250 to William Roggenbaum for work at 18 Marion Ave. as part of a hardship grant through the HOME program;

Advertised for requests for proposals for a Uniform Construction Code certified inspector for the city; and

Approved leases at the Habgood Center for Community Links and Alleman Transport.

The next council meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Feb. 11.