Plymouth Board of Public Works & Safety implements $2,500 fine on the Pointe Apartments

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 2:30 AM

By Kathy Bottorff

With a 3-to-2 vote, the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety chose to enforce the $2,500 fine on The Pointe Apartments at 309 Gibson Street.

Monday's decision came after the board found out the required repairs in the residential unit weren’t complete by the meeting.

Two weeks ago, Building Manager Anthony Collins told the Plymouth Building Commissioners and members of the Board of Public Works and Safety that the facility was finished and ready for renters. During the discussion it was learned that the pressure test of the fire suppression system hadn’t been completed, some fire alarm pull-handles still needed to be installed, and a light switch in the shower was covered with a metal plate but needed to be relocated with several other smaller items. The building commissioner also asked for a certified electrician to test the electrical system and an air quality test for mold needed to be completed.

Collins told the board that he would have the repairs completed by Monday’s meeting and he was hoping they would waive the $2,500 fine.

Building Commissioner Dennis Manuwal inspected the building and found several sprinkler heads hadn't been replaced. He also found some “soft” walls, the fire suppression system hadn’t been tested yet, the air quality test wasn’t completed, and according to code, the circuits all need to be labeled.

The Board of Public Works and Safety voted to enforce the fine with Councilwoman Shiloh Milner and Councilman Duane Culp voting against implementing the fine.

Collins was given 90 days to complete the required work or face an additional fine. Collins did ask how long he had to pay the fine and then said the owner, Bob Richards, wouldn’t pay it anyway.

The city attorney told him they could appeal it in court.