<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=38kDlD_1H1A8hZt00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=38kDlD_1H1A8hZt00" width="1920" height="1161" ><figcaption>Bigfoot99 News</figcaption></figure>Photo – Town entrance sign – Toga Radio file photoMedicine Bow officials are considering having the governing body handle nuisance violations to avoid placing that responsibility on a single individual.The town of Medicine Bow, like many communities in Carbon County, is attempting to address years of inconsistent code enforcement that allowed trash and debris to accumulate on private property. Such conditions violate the town’s nuisance ordinances and can pose a safety hazard.During the November 9th Medicine Bow Town Council meeting, Mayor Justin George said he and Town Attorney Cameron Smith had explored a process for submitting nuisance violation complaints directly to Municipal Court Judge Daniel Massey. However, Attorney Smith later determined that was not the proper procedure for handling those cases. Instead, Mayor George said the town needs a code enforcement officer to document ordinance violations and issue citations. To avoid placing that responsibility on a single resident, he suggested having the entire governing body serve in that role.Mayor George provided a hypothetical scenario in which a resident was alleged to be in violation of the town’s zoning ordinances. In that example, the complaint would be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission, which would determine if a violation had occurred. Should the commission find a violation had occurred, the matter would then be forwarded to the Town Council for a final decision.Town Attorney Cameron Smith said that if the governing body finds a violation has occurred, it can issue a citation to the property owner. The case would then proceed to Judge Massey.Councilwoman Kristi Wickizer asked if the town has a policy requiring property owners to be notified of a problem before a citation is issued. Mayor Justin George said it does not and suggested developing one. Councilman Trevor Strauch recommended giving residents time to correct an issue prior to beginning enforcement actions.The council members acknowledged that they, too, likely have properties that do not fully comply with the town’s nuisance ordinances and supported providing residents with notice before issuing a citation. Mayor George said they must ensure that the policy they create is applied evenly to all residents.Town Attorney Cameron Smith explained that the governing body has the authority to appoint one or more code enforcement officers, including members of the council. However, he said code enforcement matters must be handled separately from regular town council duties.Councilman Trevor Strauch questioned how potential code violations will be identified, asking if members of the governing body will be responsible for monitoring the community and reporting infractions, a duty they do not want. Attorney Smith said anyone can file a report, but the council members will need to verify the complaint.Town Attorney Cameron Smith said any town officials involved in code enforcement will need specialized training to ensure they follow established legal procedures, including appointing a clerk of court to maintain records.Following the discussion, the Medicine Bow Town Council voted to table a decision on appointing themselves as code enforcement officers until Mayor Justin George and Town Attorney Cameron Smith can further review the matter.On a related topic, Toga Radio reported on August 13th that two Hanna residents raised concerns about trash blowing onto their properties from neighboring yards. The story noted that Pam Borago and Diane Springsguth serve on the Hanna Museum Board of Trustees. However, it is important to clarify that neither woman was representing the Museum Board during that discussion. Both spoke as private citizens while addressing issues involving potential nuisance ordinance violations in town.</div></body>

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Photo – Town entrance sign – Toga Radio file photo. Medicine Bow officials are considering having the governing body handle nuisance violations to avoid placing that responsibility on a single individual. The town of Medicine Bow, like many communities in Carbon County, is attempting to address years of...

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