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Motion was made by Chris Brown, seconded by Johnny Norris to accept Robert Talley recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 5 -0 Don Wilson explained to Mr. and Mrs. Pruitte if they didn't agree with the Commission's motion that they can appeal. They were directed to talk to Stephanie Harris (Assistant City Attorney) for direction on how to appeal. Request was made by Robert Talley to move to item 3. G., 35 Drive -In Ave, City of Paris, Block 251, Lot 17 G. 35 Drive -In Ave, City of Paris, Block 251, Lot 17 Owner: Daisy Grays, 2535 701h Ave. SW Trlr 35, Tumwater, WA 98512 No back taxes owed Present: Daisy Grays Robert Talley explained the reason he brought this case back to the commission is that Ms. Grays explained that the mailbox on the post office side was jammed and she was unable to receive her mail for a while. Mr. Talley confirmed this with the post office. The original Building and Standard order was demo in 90 days. Robert Talley said the structure is unsecure, holes in the roof, deterioration and rotted, has overgrown vegetation, tin is peeling, large holes in roof, and was related to a fire in the past. Daisy Grays handed out a proposal to the Building and Standards Commission. She explained that her boyfriend does demo's for a living. She bought the property after the fire and has lots of medical problems and is now getting better. Ms. Grays asked for 90 days to repair. Don Wilson asked Ms. Grays what her plans for the building are and Ms. Grays responded that they would like to have a storage building facility for when they retire. 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 Chris Brown, seconded by Wendell Moore to allow Ms. Grays 90 days for repair of the structure. Motion carried unanimously. 5 -0 Chris Brown left the meeting at 4:04pm. Request was made by Robert Talley to move to item 5. 5. Discussion of selling the property at 1035 W Houston. Owner: Jackie Jones Buyer: Steve Helms 640 S Hwy 24S Paris, TX 75462 Robert Talley stated that the original order for this property was 90 days to repair and this was not done so on 5/10/13 the property was re- submitted to the commission and an order of demolition for 30 days was ordered. Since this order Steve Helm has asked to buy this property. Mr. Helm is a carpenter and wants to fix the house to rent. Don Wilson asked if the Commission lifts the demo order if Mr. Helm can get the repairs done within 90 days. Steve Helm stated that he could do the repairs once