Staplehurst sets July 29 deadline for property cleanups after residents raise concerns

The Staplehurst Village Board on June 24 clarified the timeline and enforcement steps for property clean-ups after residents raised questions during the public comment period.

During public comment, residents identified as the Kloppels and the Prochnows asked what would happen next after receiving clean-up courtesy letters. Chairperson Frank later addressed those concerns during his chair report, saying the deadline for properties to be cleaned up is July 29 and that residents have five days to schedule a meeting with village staff.

Frank said that if a property does not meet village ordinance standards after those steps, the village has authority to hire a contractor to complete the work and will bill the property owner for costs. No formal motion was recorded on the cleanup schedule; the item was communicated as part of the chair report.

The discussion followed the public comment remarks and clarified process and timelines for property owners receiving courtesy letters, providing procedural direction rather than immediate enforcement action.

The board moved on to consent and business items after the chair’s announcement; there was no formal vote attached to the cleanup timeline at this meeting.