HomeMy WebLinkAboutRE_ Code Compliance Record Number NCC2021-00203 to respondent 2 - 3-23-2022 From: Ken Ross
Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2022 8:56 AM
To: Hot Mess Homestead NW
Subject: RE: Code Compliance Record Number NCC2021-00203
Hi Elizabeth,
To follow up with our discussion, has there ever been a proposal for mediation services? The Beaverton Center for
Mediation and Dialogue provides free mediation, facilitation and conflict resolution assistance for community
members. They can be reached by phone 503-526-2523, or email at mediation@beavertonoregon.gov. Their
website at https://www.beavertonoregon.gov/562/Center-for-Mediation-and-Dialogue, has more information
about the services and assistance they offer. It might be worth a try.
If you have any questions, please call me at 503-718-2581.
Thank you,
Ken
From: Hot Mess Homestead NW<sprague.liz@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, March 22, 2022 10:58 PM
To: Ken Ross<kenro@tigard-or.gov>
Subject: Re: Code Compliance Record Number NCC2021-00203
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Ken,
I don't know if you are the right person to report this to or not, but I don't know that there is anything the police can do
and I don't want to waste anyone's time. Mike and I were just outside (around 10pm) checking that tools were put away
and everything was locked up and we saw a man dressed in dark clothing with a dark hat walk briskly by and dart into
the property behind us along our back fence. We went to investigate and when we asked if we could help him we
realized it was Roger Pothoff. He was quite confrontational and said he had the property owner's permission to be
there. I texted the property owner to make sure and she told me he was setting out bait (in the boxes I showed you that
are placed directly on the other side of the fence from our bait stations) and removing it early in the morning so the
squirrels don't eat it. We have felt unsafe on our property for years due to Roger's behavior, but this has me at a new
level of uneasiness.
Shortly after the city told Roger we were in compliance with his 2015 complaints and we had to have our attorney send
him a cease and desist because he was scaring the kids taking photos and videos every time we were outside, we lost
our entire flock over the course of maybe a month, one or two at a time, with no prior signs of illness and no evidence of
a predator attack. We had suspicions of someone tossing poison over the fence, but no proof.The fenceline he was on is
directly behind our coop/goat house. I went back out a bit later to check with a flashlight and make sure I didn't see any
bait/poison tossed over the fence, but this feeling that I have to do that every night is just not okay. I am fine with him
helping them set traps, but I do not have a good feeling about how that is happening after tonight. I am scared for my
animals that I know he wants gone.
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Again, I apologize if this is not something you are able to help with.... I just don't know who to go to or what to do here. I
appreciate your time either way.
Kindly,
Elizabeth
On Tue, Mar 22, 2022 at 5:13 PM Ken Ross<kenro@tigard-or.Rov>wrote:
Hi Elizabeth,
Everything looks great.Thanks for the update.
Ken
From: Hot Mess Homestead NW<sprague.liz@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, March 22, 2022 5:07 PM
To: Ken Ross<kenro@tigard-or.gov>
Subject: Re: Code Compliance Record Number NCC2021-00203
Ken,
I am attaching some photos here of what we cleaned up. It's more than you and I talked about, but let me know if you
see anything else that needs further attention.
Kindly,
Elizabeth
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On Wed, Mar 16, 2022 at 6:57 PM Hot Mess Homestead NW<sprague.liz@gmail.com>wrote:
Thank you Ken, it was nice to meet you today and put a face to the name.Today after you left we cleaned up the
larger pieces of bark where the wood pile used to be and covered the area with wood chips. We also cleaned up any
wood pieces throughout the yard and added them to the wood pile. We cleaned up most of the construction materials
that were out in the open other than the ones for the greenhouse (I will get that permit ASAP) and the chainlink (next
on the list.)We will continue to do whatever we can to be in compliance with Tigard City codes.
I appreciate the links for the council meetings, I reviewed the ones mentioning our address and will be calling into the
next one as well as sending in some written testimony from myself, neighbors, etc. I also submitted a records request
for this case.
I am attaching the most recent summaries from our Axiom pest control technicians. I spoke with all of them in person
while they were here so not everything discussed is in the summaries, but it does show that we have been working
with them to do our part in eliminating any rodent/pest population.
My husband also spoke on the phone with Tanner, one of Marty's sons two houses down that I believe was on your
list to visit today, and it sounds like they have plans to do some cleanup Friday and will be adding a metal frame and
maybe some other recycling/garbage to our trailer to go to the dump.
Again, it was great to meet you today, I really appreciate your time and guidance on how we can make sure we are
complying with Tigard City codes.
Elizabeth Sprague
On Wed, Mar 16, 2022 at 4:01 PM Ken Ross<kenro@tigard-or.gov>wrote:
Hi Elizabeth,
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Thank you for meeting with me today and allowing inspection of your property. Per our discussion,the major
concerns identified today are openly stored construction materials, which may be considered junk and create a
potential safety hazard, and scattered debris around your property.
Please conduct clean-up of scattered debris, openly stored construction materials and obtain a permit for whatever
you intend to build as soon as possible.
https://www.tigard-or.gov/your-government/departments/community-development/permit-center
You can obtain a copy of communication regarding your property by submitting a public records request for
documents associated with this code compliance case at the following link:
https://www.tigard-or.gov/community-support/public-records
You can view previous City Council meetings, conducted on 3-8-2022 &3-15-2022,with public testimony provided
regarding your property, submit public comment, email City Council, and view future City Council meetings,which
are held every Tuesday at 6:30 PM, at the following link.
https://www.tiga rd-o r.gov/yo u r-govern m e nt/cou n ci l/-toggle-all past
And you can call City Council at 503-966-4101, during the meeting,to submit public comment.
If you have any questions, please call me at 503-718-2581.
Thank you for your assistance and compliance,
Ken
From: Hot Mess Homestead NW<sprague.liz@gmail.com>
Sent:Thursday,August 26, 2021 1:58 PM
To: Ken Ross<kenro@tigard-or.gov>
Subject: Re: Code Compliance Record Number NCC2021-00203
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Axiom came out and did the first treatment today, I am attaching the paid invoice,technician notes and schedule of
future visits that we have signed up for under their 18 month plan. Please let me know if there is anything else I need
to do.
Thank you again for your time.
Elizabeth Sprague
On Mon,Aug 23, 2021 at 9:47 PM Hot Mess Homestead NW<sprague.liz@gmail.com>wrote:
Of course. Not sure how the photos show over-feeding.The birds are surrounding the water container and no food
is shown outside their enclosure. Other than the goat in the hay container, lol, but that has been moved inside the
run as well.The trapped rodent is not on our property so not sure how that's proof either.
Regardless,we are still doing whatever we can to make sure we are not the cause.Thank you.
Elizabeth.
On Mon,Aug 23, 2021 at 3:28 PM Ken Ross<kenro@tigard-or.gov>wrote:
Hi Elizabeth,
Thank you for the update.Attached are some of the photos of your property and a trapped rodent provided to us
by the complainant.
Please continue to take steps to avoid overfeeding the animals on your property.
If you have any questions, please call me at 503-718-2581.
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Thank you for your assistance and compliance,
Ken
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From: Hot Mess Homestead NW<sprague.liz@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, August 23, 2021 12:54 PM
To: Ken Ross<kenro@tigard-or.gov>
Subject: RE: Code Compliance Record Number NCC2021-00203
Hi Ken,
I received the complaint via mail today. Per our phone conversation last week I have scheduled a pest control
company to come out. Axiom Pest Control will be here Thursday, August 26th to do an initial treatment. We will be
doing their 18 month program which has them come out for the initial treatment, again about 4 weeks later and
then every three months ( a total of 7 treatments.)
I am attaching the service agreement to show you that it is scheduled and what their treatment covers, but I will
send the invoice after I get it for the initial treatment.
Thank you for your time,
Elizabeth
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