05-D Building & Standards Mtg Min 9-18-06

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L. 337 E. Washington; Lot 14, City Block 146 - The house to the east of this property caught on fire and the fire spread to this property and burned out the side. Mr. Doug Kelley, 1685 CR 42400, the owner, stated that the property is tied up in court. Mr. Kelley said that the house needs tearing down. He sold the house in 1998 to Dan and Rita Kirkland. The people have only about 2 years to pay it off. The house caught fire on July 1, and on July 25 Mr. Kelley had a bid to tear the house down. Mr. Kelley was served with a lawsuit and which delayed the demolition. Mr. Kelley is asking for an extension until it is through the courts. Robert Talley stated that the entire west side is probably secured. John Lestock recommended that the Commission continue this matter 30 days to the next meeting to determine if the litigation will take a long time or short time. Motion made by David Nabors, seconded by Steve Brown to table for 30 days to look at it again. Motion carried unanimously. o. 1600 W. Shiloh; Lot 16, Block 6, Colonial Addition - Ms. Rosemary Watson, Ms. Dake's daughter, 640 W. Connor, spoke on her behalf stating that her mother passed away. They have a potential buyer but she has a brother they will have to try to contact. Ms. Watson would like a 30 day extension. The house is secured. Motion was made by Chad Brown, seconded by Zach Saffle to allow 60 days for demolition and if the structure is not demolished within 60 days, the City will demolish with a $1,000 per day civil penalty. Motion carried unanimously. M. 2193 E. Cherry; Lot 1, City Block 258-A - The owner of this property is Joe Grizzle. There has been no contact with Mr. Grizzle. The windows are broken out and the inside is in bad shape-probably 70-80% gutted. Robert Talley stated the property was probably a drug haven. Chad Stevens, 3935 Miranda Drive, for Re- Max stated that he is trying to work out a deal to sell the property. Mr. Stevens is an intermediary between the buyer and seller, he does not represent either. Mr. Stevens had a letter of intent to purchase the property dated September 9, 2006. The buyer and seller have, agreed but there are some financial issues with the buyer. The seller asked Mr. Stevens to speak on his behalfto inform and verify that there is a contract versus just the word of mouth from the seller himself. Motion was made by David Nabors, seconded by Chris Brown to allow 90 days to repair or demolish. If the property is not repaired or demolished within 90 days, the City will demolish with a $1,000 per day civil penalty. Motion was made to amend the previous motion by Harrell Tippitt, seconded by Lucius Joe to include that the property be completely secured within 14 days. Motion carried unanimously. J. 627 14th Street NE; Lot 7, Block 3, Hicks 1st Addition- Motion was made to recuse David Nabors by Chad Brown, seconded by Lucius Joe. Motion carried 10-0. Motion was made by Mary Crumpler, seconded by Harrell Tippitt to allow 30 days r-