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MAY 12 1987BOOK P�Gr 3'.J10 away from here. He would appreciate any help he could get, but pointed out that the $25 a day fine imposed by the Code Enforcement Board has run up to $1500 and his property is not worth that. He pointed out that if he is unable to sell his property because of the lien, there will be no new development there. Mr. Lattimore advised that he lives there with 4 children and two other gentlemen who have nowhere else to live. If he is kicked out, they will need another place to live also. Mr. Lattimore wondered why the County wants to mess with him in'the first place since he is way out in the boon docks and doesn't bother anyone. He sells a few collard greens, etc, and it is actually good, old-time living. He suggested that if he is forced to remove the mobile from his property that the State build him a house on the same site. Mr. Lattimore wished to know what the County is going to do to him. Chairman Scurlock stated that right now the County is going to kick him out and try to find him assistance in getting him reasonable housing. Commissioner Bird asked if Mr. Lattimore's case is on extension right now, and Mr. DeBlois explained that this case came before the Code Enforcement Board back in May, 1986, and the deadline is currently June 19, 1987. Staff will make a recommen- dation to the Board based on the Housing Authority's ability to assist him by that deadline. Commissioner Bird understood the position of the Code Enforcement Board, but felt that we will have to be consistent in dealing with the other 12 units in the area that might be in non-conformance with our codes. Mr. Lattimore believed there are at least 25 mobiles with families living in them, not just one person to a mobile. Commissioner Bowman asked if we have some Section 8 money for Oslo, and Director Keating stated that this is what the 30