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{^ , The meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m. and then re-opened for clarification on the time frame available to the board. Mr. O'Malley said there is a section of the code that addresses the time the board has for acting. He reviewed Section 1165.09 b which indicates that within 15 days of receipt of the permit application by the commission, the commission shall designate a time, place, and date for public hearing. The public hearing shall be no longer than 45 from the date of the receipt of the permit application by the cominission. He then reviewed Section 1165.09 c, which describes the commission's review of the building permit application. This section indicates that following a public hearing, the commission, within thirty days of the hearing, shall make findings and a recommendation to approve or deny the application for a demolition permit. He said that would take them to thirty days from today, which puts them within the next meeting. Mrs. Lord asked if action must occur on this matter at the next meeting. Mr. O'Malley confirmed that. Mrs. Lord pointed out that if anyone cannot attend the next meeting, they must inform Mr. Lang because action must be taken. Mr. O'Malley said if they perceive a problem with reaching a quorum, there are procedures for calling a special meeting and getting this done. Mr. Lang said they have a 30-day window. Mrs. VanAuken asked how much time they have after they act. Mr. O'Malley indicated they have six months, but the process then begins as to exploring alternatives. Nlrs. Lord said they had requested information about the gentleman on the corner of Revere and Butternut as a potential member who would fulfill the CLG requirements for membership on the commission. She indicated they do no know where that stands. The board is now two people short. She suggested that Mrs. Kilbane, the assistant clerk, follow up on the status. Mr. Barker asked Mr. O'Malley if he had received anything from the Mayor's office. Mr. O'Malley said he is uncertain if anything was sent. Mrs. Lord said they need to make sure something was sent out and any necessary follow up is handled. VII. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Lang adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. Within the framing of the motion Mrs. Davis asked what would happen if no one showed up. N1r. Lang replied that the board has to act and take a stand within two days of that meeting. V 610 5 J . Annie Kilbane, Assistant Clerk of Commissions 6