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10. PUBLIC ITEMS <br />10.A. PUBLIC HEARINGS -NONE <br />10.B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS <br />10.B.1. REQUEST TO SPEAK FROM JOE T. WIGGINS REGARDING CONDEMN (CONDEMNED) <br />HOUSES AND HORSES IN HOUSING AREAS <br />(Clerk's Note: This item was heard following Item 12.J.4 and is placed here for <br />continuity). <br />Joe T. Wiggins 895 11th Street SW, brought to light a situation occurring on 10th Court, <br />wherein Habitat for Humanity was interested in building some houses, but wanted to make sure <br />the area was clear of drugs prior to taking that action. He had notified Code Enforcement that <br />there were two houses (one condemned unlivable, one burned beyond repair), which should have <br />been torn down, and no action has yet been taken. <br />Mr. Wiggins' second concern was that at his residence, there was an overabundance of <br />flies originating from horse manure located on the pasture about one block from his home. He <br />believed that the area was residential, and not a farming area, and wanted to know why horses <br />were being allowed in the area. <br />Commissioner O'Bryan told Mr. Wiggins that the Building Department had looked at the <br />houses and that one house was properly boarded up and secured, and that the other had sustained <br />fire damage, and was looking to be demolished by the owner. <br />Deputy County Attorney William DeBraal confirmed that the owner of the fire -damaged <br />house had indicated to the Code Enforcement Officer her plans to demolish the structure. He <br />said that since the second house was properly boarded and structurally sound, no action has been <br />taken against its owner, and it was not a candidate for demolition. <br />13 <br />June 2, 2009 <br />