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office and has been on their records. However it was not discovered by the County until a new permit was desired. She wondered why nobody was able to catch this over all the time, especially because it was on our records someplace. It seemed to her there should be some easier way. Commissioner Ginnunderstood these were difficult things to catch andrecountedhow a neighbor's fence appeared on her assessment. Vice Chairman Macht then asked about interdepartment communications, and Community Development Director Bob Keating advised that his office has dealt with Property Appraiser's office a lot these days, particularly on catching lot splits early. It is difficult for inspectors in the field, they have enough work doing their own jobs. When the Property Appraiser's representative goes out there, he is not aware if a building permit was just issued for a fence. This particular fence was put in an easement and right now is going through the process to determine whether or not it can stay there; it looks like it can. He believed they will be able to get better coordination with the Property Appraiser's office as the GIS is improved and as communication is developed between the data bases. While he agreed it was probably unfair for the subsequent owner to have to pay, he explained it was quite a complex situation. The prior owner stated he had contracted with a fence company that was supposed to have gotten a permit. Director Keating agreed it was appropriate to waive the penalty in this instance. There was a brief discussion about a title company's responsibility, and County Attorney Vitunac advised that generally this is a printed exclusion in the title policy. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED BY Commissioner Ginn, the Board unanimously (4-0 Chairman Tippin absent) approved the recommendation set forth in the Memorandum. February 17, 1998 50 0 0