Weidenhamer suggests Destin look at other steps taken by other cities for ideas that can be used. And study other cities for problems that haven’t shown up here yet and ways to solve them.
Wood: How long before these properties get new owners that we can apply the law too?
“I see this as a derelict boat issue” meaning it’ll take a long, long time to take action on clearing this up.
Kisela: It’ll take at least a couple of months to get the ordinances drafted, and the code-enforcement process will take just as long before the city can take action.
Wood: Suggests the city “think outside the box” to find solutions.
Windes: The police can’t do anything unless they catch someone in an act–they can’t watch houses 24/7. “It’s time to send a little bigger stick over wherever it needs to be sent.”
Applause from the audience.
Trammell: Is there a way to schedule code-enforcement operations on the weekend and in the evenings so they can move immediately when we get calls?

Vote on the motion: Unanimous.

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