Case Date:

10/9/2014

Email from complainant: Dear Inspector(s), I am the property owner of 135 N. Clark St., 47408, Joel J. Barker (son of Mary Jo and Jim Barker). My tenant has brought to my attention that the residents of 134 N Roosevelt St., 47408 are placing their junk/garbage (broken lawn furniture, trash bags, etc.) in the back of their property out of sight from the street. I would like to give you, the inspector permission to come onto our property at 135 N. Clark St., 47408 and take care of this violation. While the violation continues you, the inspector have my permission to come onto the property until the trash is removed. Please do give me notice when a visitation is scheduled so I may inform my tenant. Thank you for your time and service in resolving this matter. Sincerely, Joel J. Barker 135 N. Clark St., 47408 812.340.1172

Case Date:

8/19/2016

trash throughout back yard, visible from alley

Case Date:

3/7/2017

yard at property has excessive trash in back yard, accessible from alley running behind property.

Case Date:

6/18/2021

Excessive debris and extreme overgrowth in the back yard causing infestation of insects and animals.

Case Date:

7/12/2022

5th Street between Jefferson and Union streets is beyond the repair of simply fixing pot holes. Some of the damage on the street is due to property owners fixing their sewer lines and then not repaving the street.

Case Date:

10/17/2012

Third time that resident has been written up since 8-8-2012

Case Date:

5/17/2023

Trash has been here for several weeks. They only dispose of what fits in the can. This is what it looks like after trash pickup.

Case Date:

9/9/2024

Trash and recycling bins at street since last pickup day. Same for recycling bin across the street at 2219.

Case Date:

8/29/2024

Trash and recycling left at curb and additional trash is next to house.

Case Date:

8/30/2024

See the picture - resident is evidently unaware (or willfully ignorant) of trash and recycling protocol.