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Street Historic District. The ordinance would propose all properties that are vacant will need to register with the City of Paris and keep the property in a standard of care to protect the historic assets. Lots of feedback has been positive. There are houses that have nothing being done with the historic homes and completely disinvesting the neighborhood, and the property owners are wanting to revitalize. Criteria would include fees, and inspections on electrical service and bringing it up to code, order exterior code violations corrections if necessary, safety of the interior of the structure, and provide insurance and sitting as a fire risk to the neighborhood. Councilwoman Knox gave a background as to how the program came about, and asked for the partnership for support this initiative, being part of a multipronged approach to reclaim the neighborhoods in the city of Paris. Other aspects include increased code enforcement and abatement team and the new infill initiatives that could slow the deterioration of neighborhoods, and in fact help them to revitalize. A motion was made to support the vacant property ordinance as it is presented to city council by Chairman Dux, seconded by Commissioner Emmite, motion carried 6-0 James Hooten, Assistant Building Official presented the information on the rental inspection for properties in all the historic districts. The commissioners were shown a PowerPoint with the criteria for the standard of care, a copy of the ordinance and the letter that will be sent to property owners and the forms the property owners would use to begin the registry inspections. Mr Sims Norment stated that he was in full support of the rental housing licensing. . Clifton Fendley made some comments on making sure the new ordinance isn't too limiting, are some rental agreements that would most likely be affected, and not to preclude any development of rentals such as bed and breakfasts in the area. Ms. Bedford gave updates on Certificates of Appropriateness approved in house. She discussed the date on the Imagine the Possibilities tours, and changing the format to more of the downtown showoff. Property owners of 138 Grand Ave have requested a renewal for the selective demo of the windows on the 1St street side. Paris has received a CLG grant to send 4 commissioners to the National Alliance of Preservation Commission training in Cincinnati Ohio in July. Cheri will be presenting at the National Main Street conference in Richmond Virginia on the use of the historic resource survey in the GIS Database. Hearing no other business the commission adjourned at 5:45 p.m. Aroved isday of , 2022 t G Chairman