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Naomi F Bates and Richard Bates her son were present. Robert Talley stated that the structure needs to be repaired. It has missing windows, unsecure and the front porch has missing lumber. Robert Talley's recommendation: 90 days to repair and if not the structure will come back to the Commission. Naomi Bates stated that she is looking for someone to fix the porch and that the windows have been bought they just haven't been put in yet. Chad Lindsey asked if the structure is leaning and Robert Talley stated that he thinks it appear to be leaning due to the way the siding is put on the house. Johnny Norris asked if the roof leaks and Richard Bates stated that the porch does due to trees falling on it during the storms. Mr. Bates stated that the insurance company hasn't made it to look at the roof yet but they have been contacted. He explained that the renters did a lot of damage to the property. The property is vacant now and has been for about 1 month but due to the rain the repairs are going slow. Mr. Bates stated the floor is structurally sound the roof just needs new framing and roofing. Mr. Vaughan discussed roofing materials with Mr. Bates. Motion was made by Ben Vaughan, seconded by Wendell Moore to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 6 -0 Request made by Robert Talley to skip to 3. H. — FM 79 A175, Track 12 H. FM 79 A175, T G Chisum Survey, Tract 12 Owner: Stacy & Sheila Pendergraft Rt. 1 Box 105 Paris, TX 75460 Back Taxes Owed: $0 Sharon Pendergraft 3790 FM 79 Sumner, TX 75486 was present. Robert Talley stated that the structure has humps and waves in the roof, plywood is dipping, the roof is separating, tarps are on the back of the roof, they used political signs to patch the house, the back porch is collapsing, the structure is sinking, unsecure and has deteriorating and missing wood and is leaning. Sharon Pendergraft stated the structure has been vacant for 2 years. The property has been subjected to vandals and a tree fell on it. She wants to empty the lot. Johnny Norris asked what time frame she was looking at. Mrs. Pendergraft said due to her husband having three heart attacks she needed 90 days. Chad Lindsey asked if the structure was secure. Robert stated yes. Ben Vaughan asked if the man Mrs. Pendergraft was hiring to demolish the house was in the demo business. She said he advertises to be in the business. Chad Lindsey asked if the structure has utilities and Mrs. Pendergraft stated the structure has water and lights. The L.P. gas is turned off. 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 Johnny Norris, seconded by Sally McEwin to accept