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817 South Falcon (?) in South Bend. I've actually been in contact with him numerous times. However, I would note that the most recent conversation we had was with a gentleman by the name of Norman Northcutt, who now was planning to have an interest in this particular property as well as his own at 115 E South St. I found it odd too. The interior of the structure is damaged to a point that it is not safe to walk in certain rooms in the home. Again, for the record, I will submit the order from the Hearing Officer that was given on December 7, 2006 affirming demolition order. We did have 3 hearings on the property, on the hopes to get someone at the hearings, the first being October24, 2006, then November 16, 2006, then December 7, 2006, due to the severity of the fire. Unfortunately, no one responded to any of the hearings. Just so you're certain, we do have to have proper service at our hearings, but state law, we do have to do certified mail, return receipt requested, publications, we went above and beyond. Most of you I don't know so you're not familiar with me, but I have a tendency to not want to demolish. Even if it's on demolition order, I try to get it repaired before I demolish it. People know that they can approach me. We do go above and beyond, but we didn't get anything here, no response except for Mr. Northcutt. He hasn't repaired his house since it burned in 2004, we didn't have high hopes that he was going to repair this one. So, I recommend your approval. We did take bids on the property, but we have not awarded them yet, until such time that the C of A could be issued, Pelley Excavating is the low bidder at this time. Patrick: What's the cost? Toppel: This one is $6893.00, which is actually extremely lower than the rest, Pelley comes in lower because they have a legal dumpsite on their property in Michigan. Uj dak: Anyone paying property taxes on this one? Toppel: Again, I don't have the answer to that- I'd sincerely doubt, well, it went up for tax sale, the taxes would still be current, because it was just acquired in 2006. Uj dak: So it was current last year? Klusczinski: Any other Commissioners with questions for the petitioners? Linda? Riley: Not for the petitioner, but I have a question... Klusczinski: Any member of the public that would be willing to speak in support of the current proposal? Hearing none, is there any member of the public wishing to speak in opposition of the current petition? Also hearing none, any Commission discuss on the topic? Riley: I have a question. Why would the HPC landmark this in 2003 when it states that it had been left to deteriorate since 2001. Patrick: I can answer that. To try to protect it. Probably. Would I be correct in assuming that our previous President was instrumental? . Hostetler: Yes, he wanted it land marked. Klusczinski: So it was some minor deterioration before the fire. Chase: It was probably savable before that. Patrick: Philosophically speaking, two Presidents ago, not myself and not Tim felt very strongly that land marking some endangered structures might yield some protection of them. In some cases it has, and in some it has failed. So, that's why you have a house in this condition that was land marked, so in this case it was unsuccessful. Klusczinski: I'll entertain a motion either in support or denial of the Certificate. Patrick: I'll make a motion that 2007-0405A for 1114 Lincoln Way West in favor of demolition. Klusczinski: Do I have a second? Chase: Second. Klusczinski: All in favor? (Ayes are heard) Opposed? (Silence) Motion carries. Moved: Patrick Second: Chase Approval of C of A 2007-0405A Unanimous 7