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commission in the past. The last time was 5/20/13 and the owner was given 90 days to repair. JL Moore came to Robert Talley and signed the right of entry. Jeff Moore contacted Robert Talley and asked that this structure be brought back to save it. Robert Talley showed pictures where the structure was unsecure, had broken windows, deterioration on the front porch and on the west side of the house as well as holes in the roof on the east side of the house. Robert Talley's recommendation: 30 days to demolish if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a $1000 per day civil penalty. Jeff Moore stated that one of the reasons he wanted to repair this house is because it was one of the first homes he and his father purchased together and that he the only reason it is in the shape it's in is due to finances. He stated that his wife has a different job and so more money is coming in. Mr. Wilson stated that the house needed a new roof and Mr. Moore agreed with this stating that he would replace the soffet's and face board, re -do the decking where needed, tear off the old roof and put on a new one. Wendell Moore expressed concern in regards to the high amount of property tax due and asked if paying the back taxes was part of the plan. Jeff Moore stated that it was. Stephanie Harris was asked if it was ok for this property to be brought back before the commission, since the property owner sign the Right of Entry. She stated that just because they sign it doesn't mean the city has to act on it. Johnny Norris asked if 90 days would be enough time and Mr. Moore stated that it would be. Motion was made by Johnny Norris, seconded by Wendell Moore to allow Mr. Moore 90 days for repair of the structure. Motion carried unanimously. 5 -0 A. 10th at Park, Smith's 1St Addition, Block 8, Lot 1 -2 Owner: Edgar Earl & Floy Chester, C/O Sandra Bledsoe, 660 NE 16th Paris, TX 75460 $4846.91 owed in back taxes No contact has been made with the property owner. Robert Talley stated that the property is unsecure, the front door is wide open and there are broken windows. There is deterioration along the roof line as well as missing wood, the roof is leaking and scavengers have been in pulling wire and any copper out of the house. Robert Talley's recommendation: 90 days to demolish if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a $1000 per day civil penalty. Motion was made by Johnny Norris, seconded by Zac Saffle to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 5 -0 C. 346 NW 3rd, City of Paris, Block 56, Lot 10