Dangerous Buildings, Board of Review

BOARD OF REVIEW, DANGEROUS BUILDINGS MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 27, 2010 REGULAR MEETING Committee members present: Chairman Gary Schnip, Sofee Noblick, Richard Caron and Andy Zeeman. Committee members not present: Jim Quarto Others present: James Troeger, Alderman Tucker Braddock and Darlene Fedus- Papineau The meeting was called to order at 5:30. A quorum was present and all members present were voting. Agenda items 1, 2 & 3: The minutes of the December 2, 2009 meeting were reviewed. Upon motion by Sofee Noblick and second by Richard Caron, the Committee voted unanimously to approve the minutes as submitted. 4. Communications: Gary Schnip stated that he had received no correspondence. 5. Blight updates/concerns: 1. 102 Stonington Road: James Troeger stated that his office had not received a response to the previously sent Notice of Violation, therefore,a citation was issued. 2. 45 Uncas Street: Jim Troeger gave the owner another letter pertainting to the status of the dilapidated garage. Jim Troeger and Ed Martin had a meeting with Corporation Council and Alan Bergren. All were in agreement that the garage should be taken down. Estimates from Salecon for the demolition were $6500.00 plus abatement. Jim Troeger wanted to get permission from the owner to go on the property but was refused. The owner stated she would get back to Jim regarding permission to go on property. Mr. Troeger called Corporation Council to start procedures to obtain a court order as required for the City to demolish the barn. 3. 117 Broad Street garage: Code Enforcement Officer George Gardner contacted the owner via certified mail and ordered the garage to be demolished in the fall. Mr. Gardner received a call from the owner on Friday 22, 2009 and he stated he will get someone to demo it, no date was given. 4. 98 Washington Street-Cassidy house: The Board discussed the idea of inviting the property owner to come to a meeting to get the status of the property. 5. 120 Laurel Hill: Andy Zeeman informed the Board he has a concern with the front porch of the property and the disrepair it is in. Jim Troeger told the Board he would have George Gardner and Ed Martin check into it. Page1 of 2 Last Revised 12/8/2009 3:36 PM  6. 88 Prospect Street: The property owner has received citations for the property. 7. 182 Central Avenue: Mr. Schnip stated that there is a accumulation of junk on the sidewalk. 8. 60 Broad Street: Bank owned, dumpster and tarp on property. 9. 17 West Town Street: Scaffolding still on property. 6. Public Comments: Sandra Alexander of 65 Union Street had concerns regarding the ongoing construction of 70 Union Street. She also had questions as to the role that the Board of Review has. Chairman Schnip explained the Boards role and how it pertains to blighted properties. Jim Troeger assured Ms. Alexander that the property owner of 70 Union Street has hired an engineer and is working on the deficiencies that the engineer found. Ms. Alexander also stated she had issues with the safety of the workers. Mr. Troeger stated that the contractor/owner does have workers comp. Mr. Troeger and the Board commended the resident for coming in and voicing her concern. 7. Agenda Setting and Adjournment: The agenda for the 02/24/10 meeting was set. Upon motion by Gary Schnip and seconded by Sofee Noblick the Committee voted unanimously to adjourn at 6:25 p.m. Page2 of 2 Last Revised 12/8/2009 3:36 PM