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Mrs. Donovan's Response: 1VIrs. Donovan suggested that they only took pictures of what had to be removed from the house, if she would have been given a few weeks more in the home she could have cleaned everything up. The only reason she did not take out the trash was that at the time she was not physically able to do so. She believes that it is unfair to deem the house unlivable, as all it needs is to be cleaned properly. Board members comments & q{uestions: Mr. M. Conway explained that the board felt badly for Mrs. Donovan however, there is certain standards that need to be upheld as far as the property is concerned. Mrs. I)onovan indicated that she would like the opportunity to have the house cleaned up and restored to a standard acceptable to the Health Department and the City of North Olmsted. She voiced that she missed her animals and was homesick for her house. Mr. M. Conway advised Mrs. Donovan that the home would require an extensive amount of work to bring it into living order. He further questioned if Mrs. Donovan had the funds available to have the work done. 1dIrs. Donovan stated that she did not have the funds but would have to barrow the money to get it done. Mr. Engoglia questioned if Mrs. Donovan had relations that could assist her. Mrs. Donovan indicated that she had relatives in Florida but none in Ohio. Nursing home represeaatatives comments: Mrs. Pierce from Harborside Nursing Home indicated workers at the nursing home are working with Mrs. Donovan to acquire the money to restore her home. 1VIr. Engoglia questioned if Mrs. Donovan was residing at the nursing home now and if her stay would be permanent. Mrs. Pierce indicated that Mrs. Donovan is hoping it will be temporary. The nursing home is working in conjunction with Medicare to provide her therapy in hopes of her strength returning and the hope that she can make the arrangements to return home once it is cleaned up. Mrs. Pierce encouraged Mrs. Donovan to explain what she has been advised to do. Mrs. Donovan remarked that it was advised that she borrow money against the home and hire professionals to clean the home. Board members comments & questions: Mr. Engoglia reviewed that the pictures show that this has been going on for a very long time for the home to look like this. Mrs. Donovan remarked that she is 84 years old and used to have the strength of five women but as she is getting old she does not have the stamina she used to. Mr. Engoglia reiterated that the problems in the home are not just a few weeks of neglect. This neglect has been going on for some time. The City does not want to hurt you everyone wants to help you. The City has to do what they have to do to make this right. Mr. D. Conway was asked if the City could give more time or is it too late. Mr. D. Conway commented that there is no deadline that has been placed on the repair of the property. However the City has been waiting for the opportunity to work with Mrs. Donovan or any representative she may have to determine the next step. Mr. D. Conway stated he would not send an inspector in to make a determination at this point to clarify the viability of the structure. Although through his experience depending on the length of time it has been in this state, a lot of the structure is salvageable. Mr. Engoglia commented that the home is basically a sound structure. I)eadline discussed: Mr. Engoglaa questioned how much time she would need to arrange to have the cleaning done. Mrs. Donovan believed that the timeframe needed would depend on the City. 1VIr. Engoglia informed Mrs. Donovan that the City is willing to give you some time to have the work done, but they would not let the situation continue for another year. The City will give you a reasonable amount of time to have the home brought back to living condition. Mrs. Donovan indicated that she was anxious to get back home. Mr. Puzzitiello questioned if Mrs. Donovan had someone in mind to do the cleaning now. Mrs. Donovan indicated that she did have someone in 2