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Vicky Ballard entered the meeting at 4:1Opm. P. 327 E Washington, City Block 146, Lot 15 Owner: Jan O'Brien Dyke, 731 SE 3rd Paris, TX 75460 Present: Jan O'Brien Dyke — owner, Michael Johnson — Renter, and Bruce Shupe — overseer for Mrs. Dyke. Back taxes - $1614.14 Mr. Talley stated that the property at 327 E Washington was brought before the commission in August of 2012. The property owner was given 90 day to repair. A permit was pulled but not enough work has been done. There are still dogs living in the house, the roof is still collapsing, the foundation at the back of the house is sinking into the ground and the windows are not boarded up. Michael Johnson stated that he has replaced a window but it has been broken out by vandals, he has a police report. He is going to try and make the walls more stable before he can fix the roof. Bruce Shupe stated that his son -in -law is a contractor and he is going to have him come and tell them the best way to proceed. They have someone who is going to bring them the materials to fix up the house. Jan Dyke asked the Building and Standard Commission for 60 days to fix the structure. 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. The Building and Standard Commission granted a 60 extension stating that there must be substantial repairs to the structure and that the property is to be brought back to the BSC in exactly 60 days for review. Motion was made by Johnny Norris, seconded by Wendell Moore to allow Mrs. Dyke 60 days to have the property repaired. The property will be brought back before the Building and Standards Commission in 60 days to review the repairs. Motion carried unanimously. 6 -0 Request was made by Robert Talley to move to item 3. M., 1204 Fitzhugh, Fitzhugh Addition, Block 1, Lot 2 M. 1204 Fitzhugh, Fitzhugh Addition, Block 1, Lot 2 Owner: John Leonard Brown - deceased Present: Debra Lewis. Back Taxes - $408.72 Robert Talley showed pictures of deterioration on the roof, small holes above the windows, rot and termite damage and the siding peeling away from the house. Mrs. Lewis stated that when Mr. Brown passed away the house was inherited by her mother. Her mother passed away in November of 2012 so she is now responsible for the property. She agrees that the house needs to be demolished but cannot afford to do it herself. Mr. Talley stated that he and Mrs. Lewis have spoken and she has agreed to sign the Right of Entry and Indemnification so that the City of Paris can demolish the structure and she will set up a payment plan with the City because she wants to keep the property.