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Wright Paris -Lamar County Board of Health — Mayor Hashmi Regular Council Meeting June 25, 2012 Page 5 1 ,8 '? Building and Standards Commission — Council Member Lancaster and Council Member Historic Preservation Commission — Council Member Frierson Library Advisory Board — Council Member Grossnickle Traffic Commission — Council Member Jenkins Zoning Board of Adjustment — Council Member Lancaster Main Street Advisory Board — Council Member Drake 18. Deliberate on code enforcement liens. Mayor Hashmi asked for a Motion to remove this item from the table. A Motion to remove the item from the table was made by Council Member Frierson and seconded by Council Member Grossnickle. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. Mayor Hashmi relayed his suggestions on dealing with code enforcement liens, which included program objectives of getting the properties back on the tax roll; assisting first time owners and residents of the city; tax abatements for five years on improvements for the first owner; policies for the program; and establish a process for sale of properties. Mayor Hashmi emphasized these were only his suggestions and that it would be up to the City Manager and City Attorney to bring something back to the Council and that he would work with them to develop a program or process. Council Member Frierson asked that a grievance process be put in place for potential buyers, if the decisions were going to be made on a case -by -case basis. 19. Report on asbestos abatement crew for the City of Paris. After receiving Mr. Anderson's report, Council inquired about the number of buildings in need of asbestos abatement, use of existing personnel or new employees, and liability. Mr. Godwin said he would prefer this type of work remain with the experts, but would like to know the exact costs and more details before rendering his opinion. It was a consensus of City Council for Mr. Godwin to research this matter and bring something back to them. 23. Consider and approve future events for City Council and/or City Staff pursuant to Resolution No. 2004 -081. None were referenced.