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Owner: Cecil E & Bettye J Stansell Jr., 370 CR 34721 Paris, TX 75460 Robert Talley stated that the owners are deceased and that the will has not been probated yet. Lisa Diggs is the occupant and Mr. Talley has spoken to her and expected her to attend the meeting. The original request was going to be for 90 days to repair but since the occupant did not show up Mr. Talley is going to ask for 30 days to repair. Mr. Talley showed pictures of there being holes in the roof that were covered by blue tarps in places but that the tarps were even dilapidated, there was also a section of the roof covered with old barn tin, as well as missing and dilapidated wood around the roof. Dale Maberry, Fire Marshal for the City of Paris stated that this house was brought to his attention due to a house fire next door. An ember started a fire on this property which the fire department extinguished. Mr. Maberry removed the electrical service because he deemed it unsafe on the inside and the outside. Mr. Wilson expressed concern in regards to the fact that the house was occupied. Mr. Talley stated that the city was working on this issue and hoped to have procedures in place to handle occupied structures that were deemed unsafe. Mr. Talley has spoken to the Stansell's daughter and there is some confusion as to whether Ms. Diggs has finished paying for the house or not. Robert Talley's recommendation: 30 days to repair if not the property would be brought back to the commission for the order to demolish. Motion was made by Wendell Moore, seconded by Sally McEwin to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 5 -0 D. 1121 NE 16th, Harlan Heights, Block 2, Lot 10 Owner: Michael Alexander, 226 NW 6tl' Paris, TX 75460 $5834.90 in back taxes owed Robert Talley has had no contact with the owner in regards to this property. Mr. Talley showed picture of an unsecure front door and broken windows. There is missing and deteriorated wood along the foundation and a hole in the roof. There is also a hole inside in the floor where it looks as if people where trying to scrap copper and wires. Robert Talley's recommendation: 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. Motion was made by Sally McEwin, seconded by Zac Saffle to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 5 -0 E. 1275 NW 18th, Few Addition, Block 1, Lot 5 Owner: Donna Humphrey's, 1823 E Cherry Paris, TX 75460 $732.60 in back taxes owed No contact has been made with the owner. Robert Talley stated that the front window is broken and the front door is open. As the house has a metal roof there is no real roof damage. There is furniture in