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really tell. Sally McEwin asked if this property has been brought to the commission before and Mr. Talley stated this property has not. Chad Lindsey stated his concern is that the property is unsecure and Mr. Talley stated the only thing that is unsecure is the missing window. Chad Lindsey asked if we could make a motion to secure the structure in 10 day and repair in 90 day and Mr. Talley stated yes that's possible. Johnny Norris asked where does that put us with Mrs. Harris concern if we recommend repair in 90 days then repairs are not done and an individual is living there. Mrs. Harris stated if they are paying rent and have a lease agreement she doesn't think this commission has any authority to make them vacate the property. Mr. Norris asked if they could table the item till the next meeting. Mrs. Harris stated you can do that but you won't gain anything from it and they can still rent the property. Mrs. McEwin wants to make a motion to demolish the structure because we have seen people move into a home without utilities before. Mr. Talley stated with that being said the letter we sent was for repair not to demolish so if that's the recommendation from the commission could we say 30 days to repair and if she hasn't done anything then send a letter to demolish. Mrs. Harris stated we need to give notice for a demolition. Robert Talley presented a new recommendation to secure in 10 day and to repair within 30 days or it will be brought back to the commission. Motion was made by Sally McEwin, seconded by Chad Lindsey to accept Robert Talley's second recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 5 -0 E. 1609 Fairfax; Belmont Addition Block 6, Lot 9 Owner: Aimee Foster 1609 Fairfax Paris, TX 75460 Back Taxes Owed: $966.61 Robert Talley stated Mrs. Foster has contacted the east side Code Enforcement Officer Nicki Brown and said she wants to save this property. Mr. Talley have tried to contact her by phone but no response has been made. Code Enforcement and Animal Control have worked this property numerous times and when working these cases the house had no floors and was in rough shape. Due to the grass being so high you can't really see how badly the condition of the home. What you can see is the roof has holes and rafters are starting to protrude out which possible means there is a foundation issue. 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. Sally McEwin asked if she has ever reimbursed the city for the work that's been done and Mr. Talley stated he didn't believe so but he is not sure. Ben Vaughn asked if we were able to mail her a notice because the mailing address is the same. Mr. Talley stated he is not sure if it was forwarded to her but she is aware