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CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED BOARD OF BUII.,DING CODE APPEALS MINUTES-AUGUST 1, 1994 SPECIAL MEETING 1. ROLL CALL: Chairman Burk called the meeting to order at 4:45 p.m. Present: R. Burk, P. Engoglia, and D. Spoerke. Absent: J. Kazak and W. Fiar. Also Present: Safety Director Kasler and Building Commissioner Conway. II. REVIEW AND CORRECTIONS OF MINUTES: Defened until a regularly scheduled meeting. III. COMMCTNICATIONS: Reports regarding the inspections and condition of the buildings at 24319 Lorain Road. N. HEARINGS: Buildings located at 24319 Lorain Itoad. Chairmau Burk advised that this meeting was called at the Building Commissioner's request. (The members had viewed the premises earlier.) Mr. Conway advised that the reports mentioned above were from the Fire Chief and him regarding the condition of the property. There have been conversations with the owner, Richard Volare, about boarding up and securing the buildings to prevent entry. However, since that time there has been entry and vandalism. He presented pictures which showed these conditions: windows are broken, walls and doors are torn out, medication is on the floors, siding is torn ofl? roof on the back building has collapsed, plumbing is torn out so sewer gas is escaping, and there is evidence of rodent infestation. The property has probably been vacant since the first of the year and, in May, the owner advised that he was not the legal owner since the property had not transferred as yet, but that when it did he would apply for a demolition permit, probably some time in May. There have been telephone conversations since then. Mr. Engoglia, who is acquainted with Mr. Valore, has called him, but he had not been responsive. He just received another call from him which he will return later this evening. Safety Director Kasler advised that she had reviewed the steps that must be taken under Ohio law prior to ordering a demolition with Mr. Conway and inspections have been made by the Fire Department, the Building Department, and this hearing by the board is required for their consideration of these reports. She believed that they went above and beyond what was required, by sending another letter to Mr. Volare by certified mail explaining that the condition has become worse and requesting him to call Mr. Conway by the end of the week to address these problems. It also advised that the city would proceed pursuant to Ohio Law. After the receiving the receipt for the certified letter, they intend to go forward with the demolition. Mr. Engoglia advised that he will return Mr. Volare's call this evening. Mr. Burk asked if it would be sufficient if Mr. Volare