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unsecure, there is water damage as well as deterioration of the siding and foundation. There have been numerous complaints of people going in and out of this structure and the Police Department has received numerous complaints as well. Mr. Talley also stated that the owners of the church are worried that people will start trying to come into the church as well. 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. Mr. Wilson asked Sue Lancaster if this house was worth saving. Mrs. Lancaster stated that it was not. She has been underneath and could see rotten wood as well as termite damage. Motion was made by Johnny Norris, seconded by Wendell Moore to follow Robert Talley's recommendation for the property owner to demolish the property in 30 days, if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a $1000 per day civil penalty to the property. Motion carried unanimously. 5 -0 4. Code Enforcement update. (A) 350 NW 4th came before BSC a couple of months ago. Tree fell, causing the entire front porch to collapse, there are holes in the roof. It had orders to be demolished within 30 days. Since that time Mrs. Verdie Williams who is listed as one of the owners of the home contacted Mr. Talley. She now lives in Texarkana, Arkansas. She stated that a neighbor called her to tell her the house had been tagged for demolition. She was upset that she wasn't informed of this. She states she received the house in her divorce. Mr. Talley asked if she ever contacted the Appraisal District to change her mailing address and she said she had not. She states she is the sole owner and had plans to repair the house and move back in it. There is $10,069.44 in back taxes owed. Mr. Norris wanted to know if she was aware of the back taxes. Mr. Talley was not sure if she did. Mr. Wilson asked that this be put on hold and Mrs. Williams be contacted and told she has 30 days to prove that she is the sole owner of the house. Mr. Talley stated that he wants it brought back before BSC next month. Motion was made by Johnny Norris, seconded by Zac Saffle to table this and re -hear it at the May 2013 meeting. Motion carried unanimously. 5 -0 (B) Mr. Talley handed out receivership definition. Ask for any questions. There were none. (1) Questions about the property on 3rd belonging to Connie Justice. Mr. Talley stated that she is deconstructing it herself and has boarded up the side structure (2) 350 NE 30th has pulled a demolition permit