Hearing Authority

LAFAYETTE HEARING AUTHORITY March 27, 2012 The Lafayette Hearing Authority met on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. in the City Council Chambers of Lafayette City Hall. Present were: Ron Shriner, Gary Henriott and Cindy Murray. Ed Chosnek, City Attorney, was also present. Mr. Shriner called the meeting to order. MINUTES Mr. Henriott moved for approval of the September 13, 2011 minutes. Mrs. Murray seconded. Motion Carried. NEW BUSINESS Order to Comply and Notice to Appear at Demolition Hearing -1311 Morton Street Scott Dieterle, Engineer’s Office, stated that the property owner is New Era Missionary Baptist Church and has had no communication with them to date. Mr. Dieterle stated that the house is in bad condition with the foundation cracking and deteriorating in several locations. The roof is in disrepair along with the fascia falling off the house. Mr. Chosnek stated that the church is a voluntary association which is a form of an organization that is allowed by the State of Indiana. Mr. Chosnek explained that the association was dissolved in 1999 which in turn means that no one owns the property. Mr. Chosnek stated that the best way to clear title to the property would be for the city to order the demolition and place a lien on the property. Mr. Henriott moved to affirm order of demolition. Mrs. Murray seconded. Motion Carried. Order to Comply and Notice to Appear at Demolition Hearing-710 S. 22nd Street Mr. Dieterle stated that when the property was brought to his attention the owner of the garage was Federal National Mortgage Association. With a recent look at the tax records they indicate a new owner purchased the property on March 13, 2012. Mr. Dieterle stated that he sent a letter to the new owners regarding the order to appear. Mr. Dieterle received a phone call from the new owner who expressed interest in rehabilitating the garage if possible, if not demolishing it himself. Mr. Henriott moved to table this item. Mrs. Murray seconded. Motion Carried. This item will be continued on the agenda until the next meeting. The Board asked Mr. Dieterle to compile a report of all of the properties that he has had contact with for submission to the Board at the next meeting. The list/report should include all the structures that have been demolished, repaired, rehabilitated and notices sent. The list/report should include the accomplishments either directly or indirectly by the Hearing Authority. Before and after pictures of the structures were requested.  UNSAFE STRUCTURES REPORT March 27, 2012 1311 Morton St P Property owner: New Era Missionary Baptist Church Initial contact: March 23, 2011 HOUSE Foundation cracking and deteriorating in several locations Exterior wood siding starting to deteriorate and has several holes thru-out Exterior trim starting to rot Several windows are broken Fascia and soffit rotting or missing thru-out Holes in roof in several locations Interior front entrance has drywall collapsing from ceiling and wood structure rotting Tree leaning on house damaging roof and fascia Back stairway to second floor unstable and not to code Tree on West side of house leaning over house next door and looks unsafe Last contact: None Taxes Current: No- $4261.36 Recommendation: Demolition 710 S 22nd St Property owner: Federal National Mortgage Association Initial contact: January 4, 2012 GARAGE Has a severe lean to the West and in danger of collapsing Foundation has deteriorated Exterior wood siding falling apart and rotting thru-out Garage doors starting to deteriorate Garage poses an immediate danger to the public and must be demolished immediately Last contact: None Taxes Current: Yes Recommendation: New owners purchased property on March 13, 2012. I recommend we table this until I can talk with new owners. Time: 9:45 a.m. Ron Shriner s/s Ron Shriner Minutes prepared by Mindy Miller, 1st Deputy Clerk A digital audio recording of this meeting is available in the Lafayette City Clerk’s Office.