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last time he inspected the roof. Water that is on the east side of the building is coming off the high roof and the water is flowing as if someone turned on a faucet to the lower level roof. Robert Talley stated that Mr. Hagey contracted a roofer to reroof that section. Ben Vaughan stated that the south wall lower floor has broken and missing brick, and the door located on the south wall is also unsecure and is open most of the time. Robert Talley further stated that a portion of the roof has dropped a good 10 -15 inches, reviewing pictures with commissioners regarding that portion of the building. Arvin Starrett asked will this have to go to BSC or will code order repairs. Mr. Talley stated yes this will have to go to BSC as an order to repair. Mr. Starrett further stated so this is affirmation that we do not have a current ordinance on the books that would allow code enforcement to order repairs to this building without it coming under BSC. Robert Talley stated that he is not sure and would need to look at state law; however, Dale Mayberry is involved which escalates the process. The Fire Marshall has more power to get things done. David Stewart stated so is this going to be another Kenny Kammer approach, if so what then. Robert Talley stated this will go to BSC to give owners 30 days to repair, if they do not repair within the 30 days we will move forward to file a court case. Mr. Talley stated that Mr. Hagey is actively trying to sell the building; however, there are two heirs involved who are holding up the sell. Mr. Hagey is glad code enforcement is involved because this may motivate the heirs to sell the building. Ben Vaughan asked what will be required regarding the roof repair, this is not a short term project so do they have 30 days to start or 30 days to complete. Mr. Talley stated he will give the property owners 30 days to start; we will work with the owners as long as they move forward with the repairs. David Stewart asked is there a set of guidelines or approved set of methods to help move the project forward. Mr. Talley stated no there is no quick fix, the roof needs major repair, and they are dumping a lot of water on the neighbor which is also damaging that building. Mr. Starrett stated thank you Robert for your report, but this body is not empowered to take action. No action taken. Further discussion ensued regarding the BSC ordinance, and the fact that it does not empower the Historic Preservation Commission authority to act on structures already designated. 7. Meeting adjourned at 12:55p.m. APPROVED THIS 13' DAY OF JUNE, 2012. A tarro , Chairman