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MINUTES OF THE MONTHLY
CORBIN CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
Regular Scheduled Meeting
February 4, 2007
TIME AND PLACE
A Public Hearing with the Corbin Code Enforcement Board was held Monday, January 7, 2008, at 6:00 P.M. at the Corbin City Hall Government Complex Second Floor Courtroom, Room 202.
Public Hearing Meeting of the Corbin Code Enforcement Board Called to Order
Roll Call / Members Present:
Joe White, Chairman Trent Knuckles, Vice Chairmen Kyle Jones
Others Present Were:
Code Enforcement Officer Frank Burke, Administrative Official Clara Patterson
Approve the Minutes from Last Meeting: January 7, 2007
Motion: Trent Knuckles
2nd: Joe White
All present voted Yea. None opposed.
There are no public hearings.
There is one default case:
Respondent Violation & Location Fine Amount
Cheryl Bowser 15th Street $100
PVA#138-30-14-003 Property Maintenance
Citation #1205-071
The status report was given by Mr. Burke regarding the Cheryl Bowser property. Mr. Burke explained that this is a vacant field and has had great difficulty contacting the owner. Mr. Burke sent a certified letter notifying that citation was returned undeliverable.
Mr. Burke made the recommendation that the Board proceed to do a title search, increase the fine and place a lien on the property.
The motion was made by Chairman White increase the fine to $500. do a title search, and place a lien on the property.
Motion: Joe White
2nd: Trent Knuckles
All present voted Yea. None opposed.
Demolition bids were received and copies were distributed to the board members.
Mr. Burke explained to the Board that he had received four bids on the properties that are scheduled to be demolished. There was extensive discussion on of the bids and that the Commissioners wish to review the bids before they have been signed off on.
Mr. Knuckles made the comment that he did not agree with the decision that the demolition bids should go before the Commissioners. He further stated it was unfortunate as it provides people who have totally ignored the Code Board process another appeal to throw themselves on the mercy of the City Commission, hoping that people who are elected can be more easily swayed because they do not wish lose votes will be lenient on them. Or they will have mercy on them so they will not look cruel by tearing people's homes down.
Mr. Knuckles further stated it was not the way the Code Board was intended to function, there was an agreement in place and it has been reneged on. Chairman White and Mr. Jones agreed that having to take things back before the Commissioners takes creditability away from the Code Board.
Mr. Knuckles stated he feels now the Commissioners are now making the decisions on what does and does not get torn down, so why not just the Commissioners have the hearings and make the decisions and do away with the Code Board. He stated that it opens the whole process up to corruption when people who are elected are making the decisions again.
Mr. Jones brought up this was going to take a large part of the Code Board budget, but some funds would still be available. Mr. Knuckles made the comment that last year all the demolitions were done on a voluntary basis and he thinks they are the Code Board has been very responsible in the decisions that have been made.
Mr. Burke explained that he believes the Board has followed the proper protocol and procedure in all the demolitions. He explained he tried to contact all individuals and interested parties. He asked if there was anything else that could have been done.
Mr. Knuckles explained in every circumstance that the Board has been very corporative, allowing them public hearings and let them address the Board. He feels they have been very responsible in all the citations and defoliations that have been addressed.
There was further discussion was addressed on the proper procedure on demolition and how to reach that decision.
Further old business was brought up by Mrs. Patterson. The City Commissioners voted to unanimously reappoint Trent Knuckles for another three year term to expire January 31, 2010.
Respondent Violation & Location Fine Amount
Earl & Jean Karr 120 Van Dorn $100
PVA#137-40-06-010 Property Maintenance
Citation #0606-099
Don Peace c/o Donnie Wolf 405 3rd Street $125
PVA# 137-41-03-009 Vacant Structure
Citation #0607-126
Henry & Linda Honeycutt 1029 5th Street $250
PVA#130-20-04-009 Condemned
Citation#0806-114
- Regular Business Session Discussions / Announcements
Don Peace c/o Donnie Wolf 106 E 3rd Street $100
PVA#137-41-26-003 Vacant Building, No Maintenance
Citation#0607-127
The status report was given by Mr. Burke regarding the Don Peace building at 106 E 3rd Street. Mr. Burke explained that they had secured at one time. Due to vandals Public Works had to go back in and secure the building again.
Mr. Burke explained that the building was actively being used by Goldenberg Furniture and it was full of new furniture. He explained the roof has leaked and the ceiling has collapsed in several places. There is extensive water damage.
Mr. Burke spoke with the City Manager Bill Cannon and his recommendation is to condemn the building. Mr. Burke has condemned the building at unfit but he feels it is not a structure we want to demolish.
Mr. Burke's recommendation is to file a lien against the property and try to force a sell on the property.
Public Works has secured the building, the cost of supplies and labor will be added to the cost in the lien.
Mr. Burke gave a status report on the Monhollen and McFarland structures. Both are in the process of being demolished and about half way down at this time. The man doing the demolition is doing a good job and keeping it clean as he goes.
Mr. Knuckles brought up a property on the corner of Maple Lane. He received a call that people were parking six deep in the yard. He asked about if that was permitted to part that many vehicles in a yard.
Mr. Burke explained there is no ordinance saying you cannot park your cars in your yard. As long as the cars are licensed and not in disrepair there is nothing legally that can be done about it.
Mr. Knuckles explained that this is an unfortunate loophole that needs to be addressed. He suggested that this should be brought up to the City Commissioners to see if there can be an ordinance limiting people from parking in the yard.
There was a discussion on the amount of citations that are being written in the last month. Mr. Burke addressed the Board that there had been citations written but he was still waiting on the return certificate showing the property owners had received the citation. Mr. Burke explained he had written three curiosity notices as well.
Chairman White made the motion that the meeting adjourn.
Motion: Joe White
2nd: Trent Knuckles
All present voted Yea. None opposed.
There being no further business or discussion, the meeting was, on motion duly made, seconded, and unanimously carried, ADJOURNED.
As and for the Code ATTEST:
Enforcement Board
Joe White, Chairman Administrative Official / Witness
Date: _________________________ Date: _________________________
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