By Betsy Finklea
The maintenance and appearance code ordinance that the City of Dillon passed late last year is being enforced. The maintenance and appearance code applies to businesses in the Main Street historic district. Code Enforcement Officer Benny Genwright sent out seven letters to building owners on Main Street in regards to the maintenance and appearance code. The letters state what the building owners have got to do and what needs to be done. The building owners have 30 days to respond to the letters and then they must pull permits to do the work to correct the problems
Several other items worthy of note were mentioned at the City of Dillon council meeting on Monday, February 12th.
• The police radar that shows speed has been effective. It was on Eighth Avenue and now is on Jackson Street. There was discussion about moving it around more often. Councilman Johnny Eller suggested Monroe Street. Councilwoman Connie Manning suggested Third and Calhoun.
• The Pop-up Farmers Markets will be held on the second Monday of each month from April through October.
• The work to remove the islands on East Main Street will begin sometime between now and the end of March. The permits have arrived.
Councilman John Braddy asked about the house formerly occupied by the bakery. Code Enforcement Officer Benny Genwright said that some vegetation had been removed, but nothing had been done to the structure of the building.
Since the building has been condemned, the next step is demolition. Genwright said he has spoken to the bank and the real estate company.