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Michael stated that a tree fell on the roof and caused damage and that they are willing to do the repairs that need to be done to repair the property. Don Wilson stated that the property has had no repairs for the last year and a half. He asked if Mrs. Dyke and Mr. Johnson knew how much it would cost to repair the property. Mr. Johnson stated that he talked to City Hall about a permit to start repairs. Johnny Norris asked if the only occupants of the house were the dogs and Mr. Johnson stated they have two dogs and they are the only occupants at this time. Mr. Wilson and Mr. Moore explained that the property owners are looking at 5 -6 thousand dollars in repairs. Johnny Norris asked Mrs. Dyke and Mr. Johnson what they could accomplish in the next 60 -90 days. Mr. Johnson stated that they could have the roof and windows fixed. Mr. Wilson explained what happens if no progress is made in the next 60 days. Robert Talley's recommendation: Repair property within 60 days if not the City has the right to bring the property back to the Building and Standards Meeting. Motion was made by Johnny Norris, seconded by Wendell Moore to allow Mrs. Dyke 60 days to repair the property, if not the property will be brought back to the Building and Standard Commission. Motion carried unanimously. 5 -0 Request was made by Robert Talley to move to item 3 (E), 1710 Bonham; Lot All 2 16 % 3 17, City Block 1 E. 1710 Bonham, Lot All 2 16 !/23 17, Block 1, Warren Addition Owner: Jay S. Merritt, 77 CR 45860 Blossom, TX 75416 Present: Jay S. Merritt Robert Talley showed the Commission that the property is unsecure, windows broken, doors open, ceiling gone and you can see the rafter, house is sinking, inside wall is cracked, and the foundation is buckled. Mr. Merritt agrees the structure on the Maple side of the property needs to be torn down. He has started the search of prices to have it torn down verses him tearing the structure down. He is in a financial bind and asked for 90 days. Robert Talley's recommendation: 90 days to demolish if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a $1000 per day civil penalty. Motion was made by Ryan Lassiter, seconded by Chris Brown to follow Robert Talley's recommendation for the property owner to demolish the property in 90 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 A. 109 NW 23rd; Lot 1, City Block 195 Owner: Elizabeth Leija 510 NE 17th Paris, TX 75460 The Leija's visited with Robert Talley today. Robert Talley showed the Commission that the property at 109 NW 23rd has