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Motion was made by Chad Lindsey, seconded by Wendell Moore to accept Robert Talley's second recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 5 -0 F. 707 & 705 W Campbell, City Block 87, Lot 11 Owner: Carlton D & Niesje A Cooper PO Box 600792 Dallas, TX 75360 Back Taxes Owed: $10,440.63 Robert Talley stated that Mr. Cooper has called four times and left messages and that he has returned his calls four times and left messages for Mr. Cooper but they have yet to speak and Mr. Cooper has never stated his intentions for the property. If Mr. Cooper and Mr. Talley do get in contact with each other and Mr. Cooper states that he wants to repair the structure it will come back before the Commission. There is deterioration of the roof cover, foundation damage, siding is falling off on the back and has been replaced by decking, and the foundation is starting to sink into the ground. Structure is unsecure and the floors are starting to separate from the walls. It has been boarded up in places but those boards are starting to twist due to foundation issues. 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. Mr. Norris stated that it resembles a mobile home and asked if Mr. Talley was sure it wasn't one. Mr. Talley stated that is wasn't and that Mr. Cooper has several structures like this all over town. Motion was made by Sally McEwin, seconded by Jon McFadden to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 5 -0 4. Code Enforcement update. (1). Mr. Talley stated that the Building and Standards Report format was changed and that the first page is a Word document that shows what was done each month and the second page shows what is incomplete. Mr. Norris stated that he liked this format better. (2). Mr. Norris asked about the property that the police had to remove the people. Mr. Talley asked if he was talking about the Pruitt's property and that it was tied up in court. Mr. Norris was speaking of 1501 E Price and it has been demolished. (3). Mrs. McEwin asked about the trailer houses on Clarksville. Mr. Talley stated that one of them is gone and one is on the trailer to be moved. Mr. Talley stated that they have about 80% of the property cleaned. It is the cleanest it has ever been. They have cut brush and trees, removed the fallen carport and mowed. (4). Chad Lindsey asked if the City Council concerns about the speed in which things are being done and wondered if there was any feedback. Mr. Talley stated that he gave his presentation and they seemed happy.