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Chairman Lowther stressed that he wanted the code enforcement inspectors to stay <br />on top of this. He admitted the Board made a mistake in changing the bond requirements. <br />Chairman Neuberger felt the Board needed to give them a chance to finish the house <br />and ask the neighbors to be patient. <br />th <br />Ruth Stanbridge, <br /> 4835 66 Avenue, County Historian, advised that this house <br />could no longer be considered for possible listing in the National Register since it has been moved. <br />nd <br />It was listed on an early inventory when it was located at 1948 22 Avenue. <br />(Clerk’s Note: Commissioner Lowther left the meeting at 10:13 a.m.) <br />Merle Mallory <br />Next door resident had been told when he purchased his house that <br />the empty lot next to his was not buildable because it was too small. He claimed that this house is <br />devaluing his property. <br />nd <br />Kathy Thomas, <br /> 2109 SE 2 Avenue, asked the Board to help their nice <br />neighborhood by stopping the work on the house because it is not safe. <br />Building Official Buddy Akins stated that their engineer documented the house to be <br />structurally sound. The owners need to be given an opportunity to finish their plan because the <br />County has allowed them time to do so. He stated that County regulations do not require fences <br />around building sites. He also stated that all building sites are unsafe and people need to stay away <br />from them and keep their children away. <br />st <br />Elizabeth Rimes <br /> 2174 1 Avenue SE, raised the issue of asbestos shingles being <br />removed by an unlicensed person, and Mr. Akins responded that Federal and State laws exempt <br />single-family homes from those requirements. Ms. Rimes continued at length with questions and <br />accusations during which County Commissioners and staff responded concerning government <br />regulations and code enforcement efforts and inspections. <br />County Administrator Baird gave assurances that staff has been paying close <br />attention to this house and will continue to do so. <br />Commissioner Davis stated that this house definitely has the attention of the <br />Commission and the staff and they will see that completion to code is expedited. <br />(Clerk’s Note: County Attorney Collins left the meeting at 10:37 a.m.) <br />January 10, 2006 18 <br /> <br />