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E. 2360 E Price; City block 222 -A, Lot 21 Owner: Par Trust C/O JL Moore Trustee 813 Simmons Euless, TX 76040 Taxes Owed: $12,891.63 Robert Talley stated the carport has junk and rubbish, holes in the ceiling, the back of the house has broken windows and is unsecure, lots of damage to the house, holes in the roof, junk and rubbish inside the house and the roof is starting the dip. Discussion about minimum time allowed before we can demo. 30 days by State law. Sally McEwin asked if this owner owns several properties is that no recourse we have against them to recuperate some of the money we spend. Stephanie Harris stated that it's possible to sue the property owner unless they have no assets. The committee asked that this property be moved up on the demo list since it's across from the park to reduce safety issues. Robert Talley's recommendation: 10 days to secure and 30 days to demolish if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a $1000 per day civil penalty. Motion was made by Ben Vaughan, seconded by Sally McEwin to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 7 -0 4. Code Enforcement Update Five structures were presented to BSC and eight were demolished in the month of September. Johnny Norris asked if the Tax Attorney would come speak to the commission again for the new members to understand more and for them to ask questions. Robert Talley stated he would invite him back. Robert Talley stated that there are around 50 properties still on the list to be demo'ed. Johnny Norris asked about the funds left and Robert Talley stated the new year just started the first of October so funds are good. Robert Talley is still working on bringing rubbish cases to the Building and Standard Commission. He is working with Chip Matthews to get this started. 5. Adjournment Motion was made by Charles Richards, seconded by Ben Vaughan to adjourn the meeting at 4:15pm. APPROVED THIS 16th DAY OF NOVEMBER 2015. 4hairmant