Ewing trustees discuss building permit fines

Should individuals who begin a building project before applying for a permit in Ewing village limits be fined?

The question was up for discussion during Ewing village board's Nov. 11 meeting.

Village Clerk Sharon Swails said she asked Clearwater village officials how they handle the process and reported Clearwater Village Clerk Angie Hupp said a $100 fine is assessed.

According to Swails, a cement slab has been poured for one project and another resident has a project that is near completion.

One of those individuals picked up a building permit application on Nov. 11. Once submitted, it will n...