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Chairman O'Bryan spoke about the money that has never been recovered that the County has spent on nuisance abatements and demolitions, and discussed the issue of homeowners who have to deal with nuisance properties or code violations in their neighborhoods. He supported the proposed Ordinance as a tool to bnng about compliance on code enforcement liens that remain unsatisfied. Vice Chairman Davis voiced opposition to the proposed Ordinance, and felt it was important to make a clear distinction between code violations that are a danger to public health and safety, versus aesthetic issues. He noted, too, that he did not agree with a governing agency imposing its will on private property rights. Commissioner Flescher supported the current Code Enforcement proceedings and felt the proposed Ordinance was too much government. He also noted that with the economy improving, people are beginning to maintain their properties. The Chairman opened the Public Hearing. The following speakers spoke in opposition to the proposed Ordinance: Wanda Scott, 4306 26th Avenue Althea McKenzie, 2405 16th Avenue Alex Kromhout, 4150 11th Place SW There were no additional speakers, and the Chairman closed the Public Hearing. ON MOTION by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED by Vice Chairman Davis, by a 4-1 vote (Chairman O'Bryan opposed), the Board DENIED the proposed Nuisance Abatement Special Assessment ordinance. April 22, 2014 11