06-23-75 Council Meeting Minutes

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$ W 6 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 23s 1975 IIREGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED) answers to his questions. Mr. Farrand stated that some action had been taken on one of the cases Councilman Kopczynski had brought to his attention. He stated that he would check into the other violations. Councilman Kopczynski indicated that he did not want promises but specific action because it was unfair to let the violations exist. Council President Parent wondered if Councilmaj Kopczynski's comments should be directed to the Board of Public Safety rather than to Mr. Farrand who was a member of the Board of Public Works. Mr. Farrand indicated that, in the Building Department, there was not one man specifically assigned to zoning violations. He felt the depart- ment tried to respond to complaints and cease and desist orders have been issued quite regularly. He stated that, if the orders did not work, the matter was turned over to the City Attorney's' Office and he then had no control over the matter. Councilman Kopczynski wondered why some of the properties being demolished were not being demolished according to the contracts. He asked Mr. Barcome for an explanation to his question. He wondered if the bills were paid before the propert3 was inspected after demolition. Mr. James Barcome, City Controller, indicated that a few contrac- tors had been paid in advance; however, a report was requested by Mr. Stokes prior to demolition it an effort to solve the problem. He stated that he understood Councilman Kopczynski's concern and he, too, felt the work should be finished satisfactorily before payment was made. He indicated that it was difficult to get bidders on many of the demolition contracts. Councilman Kopczynski indicated that he would write a letter concerning the violations he had observed. Councilman Serge wondered who should be called concerning the pickup of trash and rubble after the summer environmental crews had worked in a specific area. Mr. Farrand indicated that the debris should always be picked up the following day. He stated that Councilman Serge should direct any complaints to him concerning the matter. There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new, Councilman Taylor made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Nemeth. The motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED CITY CLERK PRES EN ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++....++ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + ++