The Ellsworth Village Board met in closed session Monday about steps to take to force an inspection at a dilapidated building that is reportedly putting neighboring buildings in danger in East Ellsworth.

The building is located at 245 N. Broadway St. Property records show it’s owned by T. Gregory Amann with an address at an Ellsworth Post Office box.

The building has been the subject of several meetings. The village was asked to take steps to make sure the situation with the building is resolved, which reportedly has serious roof and structural issues.

Angie Whelan of YB Urban, which is adjacent to the building at 243 N. Broadway St., urged the board to take action.

“I am grateful for this important step to be taken,” she said, noting she and her husband have filed formal complaints about the problem.

She said taking care of issues with the building are important to the continued revitalization of East Ellsworth.

“Some people argue small business can’t survive in Ellsworth. I can tell you they are wrong. We have experienced success, even in the midst of a pandemic,” Whelan told the village board during the public comment period of the meeting.

She urged the village to follow through on making sure the property problems get solved, because inspections have been ordered in the past.

“Please have a plan to follow this through to a resolution,” she said.