Hearing Authority

LAFAYETTE HEARING AUTHORITY September 24, 2013 The Lafayette Hearing Authority met on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. in the City Council Chambers of Lafayette City Hall. Present were: Cindy Murray and Ron Shriner. Absent: Gary Henriott Jacque Chosnek, 1st Deputy Attorney, was also present. Mr. Shriner called the meeting to order. MINUTES Mrs. Murray moved for approval of the July 23, 2013 minutes. Mr. Shriner seconded. Motion Carried. NEW BUSINESS Order to Comply and Notice to Appear at Demolition Hearing- 1408 S. 19th Street Jenny Leshney, City Engineer, stated that this property is owned by James Morrison, Steve Fuller and Molly Fuller. Initial contract was made on October 24, 2012 at which time the property/structure was full of trash and debris. The Engineering Office declared it unfit for human habitation and received a court order to remove all of the trash. Mrs. Leshney stated that the unsafe structure letter was sent on June 27, 2013. The shingles are deteriorated, drywall is collapsed, mold present, wood trusses are deteriorating and the electrical devises are compromised from severe roof leaks. Mrs. Leshney recommended demolition of the property. Mrs. Murray moved to affirm the order for demolition. Mr. Shriner seconded. Motion Carried. Order to Comply and Notice to Appear at Demolition Hearing-1724 Salem Street Mrs. Leshney stated that this property is owned by Brian Walker and Rocco Loro and initial contact was made on February 15, 2013. The shingles are starting to deteriorate, soffit and fascia are missing, the windows are covered up with plywood, gutters falling off, siding missing and melted in areas, a hold through the roof, the inside in exposed to weather and there is fire damage throughout. Mrs. Leshney stated that Scott Dieterle, Engineering Office, spoke with Brian Walker who indicated that the structure would be taken down over the summer and there has been no activity on the property. Mrs. Leshney recommended demolition of the property. Mrs. Murray moved to affirm the order for demolition. Mr. Shriner seconded. Motion Carried. UNSAFE STRUCTURES REPORT September 24, 2013 1724 Salem St Property owner: Brian Walker and Rocco Loro Initial contact: February 15, 2013 HOUSE Shingles starting to deteriorate Soffit and fascia missing thru-out Windows and doors covered with plywood Front upper window broken and not secured Gutters falling thru-out Rear of house roof is rotted and collapsing Siding missing or melted in areas Roof on East side of house has holes thru-out Interior of house that is exposed to weather is starting to deteriorate Window on East side of house missing Fire damage thru-out Last contact: Taxes Current: Yes Recommendation: Demolition 1408 S 19th St Property owner: James Morrison, Steve Fuller and Molly Fuller Initial contact: October 24, 2012 declared unfit for human habitation, City removed all debris, feces, trash by court order June 27, 2013. Unsafe structure letter sent June 27, 2013. HOUSE Shingles have deteriorated Roof plywood starting to deteriorate Drywall has collapsed from ceiling in several rooms Wood trusses starting to deteriorate Severe mold thru-out house Electrical devises compromised from severe roof leaks The unsafe conditions inside the house make it unfit for human occupancy Last contact: None Taxes Current: 7/1/2012 Certified for 2012 Tax Sale, 8/10/2012 Taxes paid; Not current, City filed lien for clean-up of the property. Recommendation: Demolition Time: 9:39 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.