Board discusses get-right plan, evidence and potential deliberation on Brentwood case

Board members asked Thompson for a clear get-right plan and suggested he provide Cutter Construction’s bid, invoices for yard work and email correspondence to demonstrate progress. A member said litigation against the contractor could also show good-faith efforts; Thompson said he had consulted a real-estate attorney and would consider legal action if needed.

Staff told the board it could deliberate as the three-member panel but would then need to return publicly with written findings and the basis for any order. Members discussed a reasonable timeline for exterior completion if a contractor is engaged; Thompson said Cutter Construction could start immediately and that the exterior could be done within about 30 days after contracts were finalized.