Condemnation Committee Agenda

Condemned Building Committee Meeting
Wednesday, August 13th, 2008
12:00 p.m.
City Hall
Council Chambers

Call to Order

Roll Call

Approval of Minutes ( March 19th, 2008)

Abatement property list

Update on property located at 1605 Filmore. This property received complaints in our last meeting regarding roofing blowing from a building into the neighbor’s yard and swimming pool

Update on property located on 801 Catherine Street, owner Frank Trieglaff. A letter has been sent advising Mr. Trieglaff of the current Metropolis Zoning Ordinance

Discuss Condemned properties;

Update/discussion on property located at 819 Pearl Street, Elmer Pullen, owner. Mr. Pullen’s time to complete his work was November, 2007

Update/discussion on property located at 600 East 3rd Street, Steve Castleman, owner. Rick Abell sent Mr. Castleman a letter on February 4th, 2008 requesting an inspection of the building

Update/discussion on property located on 300 Ferry Street, owner Steve Castleman. Mr. Abell sent Mr. Castleman a letter on February 4th, 2008 requesting an inspection of the building

Update on property located on 1901 Simmons Street. The garage has collapsed and the roof on the house is going to fall in. Indication by the property owner of (repairs and contractor) has not been presented at this time.

Update on property located on 310 Park Street, owner Eric and Brenda Skees. Permits and work are proceeding according to Kathy Benard

Update on property located at 1217 West 10th, owner W.C. Potter. A large portion of the roof is coming off of the metal building and is in a dangerous condition. Attorney Tim Fornes is handling this case for the City

Update, discuss and take possible action on property located at 511 East 9th Street, owners Greg and Rhonda Bradford. This property has a recommendation from the committee for demolition on 6/05/08






Other Business

Update/discussion on property located on 304 West 9th Street, owner Clem Riley. On June 27th, 2008, Judge Williamson ruled in favor of Riley denying any action by the City to clean up this area.

Discuss and take possible action on issues concerning (street blind stops) especially at intersections, and alleyways. The city has a number of areas that need the trees and shrubs cut back to prevent accidents. In additional, we have some fence obstructions.

Incentive Package Update;
Handouts will show demolition reimbursements from 2006 to present (7/25/08) with a total of $82,494.32

Update on the Massac Theater
On February 6th, 2008, Attorney Richard Kruger was notified for the oral argument in Mt. Vernon. The City is waiting on a decision from the Judges in Mt. Vernon

Closed Session

Pending or threatened Litigation
Personnel
Acquisition Real Estate
Collective Bargaining
Sales, Lease or Exchange of Real Estate

Adjourn




Jerry Mizell, Chairperson

Billy McDaniel, Mayor
City of Metropolis










Condemned Building Committee Meeting
Wednesday, March 19th, 2008
City Hall Council Chambers
2:00 p.m.

Call to Order

Roll Call

Approval of Minutes – November 28th, 2007

1. Update vehicle list

2. Abatement property list

a. Discuss and take possible action on property located at 1605 Filmore.
Alderman Nathan Anderson has received several complaints about this building. He indicated a tarp has been on the roof for approximately 16 months or more and pieces of the roof are in the yard. Officer David Koch took pictures and has a report, he indicated the roof needs repairs

b. Update/letter, take possible action on property located on 801 Catherine Street, owner Frank Trieglaff. What steps do we take in order to handle repeat offenders? Officer David Koch took additional pictures of this property

3. Discuss Condemned Properties

a. Update/letter on property located at 819 Pearl Street, Elmer Pullen, owner. In the last meeting, the committee agreed to have Rick Abell to file on this one. Mr. Pullen’s time to compete his work was November 2007.

b. Update/letter on property located at 600 East 3rd Street, Steve Castleman, owner. Rick Abell sent Mr. Castleman a letter on February 4th, 2008 requesting an inspection of the building.

c. Update/letter sent on property located on 30 James Drive, owner Nova Star Mortgage. Mr. Abell sent a letter December 3rd, 2007.

d. Update/letter on property located on 300 Ferry Street, owner Steve Castleman. Mr. Abell sent Mr. Castleman a letter on February 4th, 2008 requesting an inspection of the building.

e. Update/letter on property located on 310 Park Street, owner Eric and Brenda Skees. Mr. Abell sent the Skees a letter on March 5th, 2008 requesting the Skees appear before the Council and provide a plan for restoration as well as a time frame. If they do not choose to do this then Mr. Abell will follow through with the appropriate letter to address this matter

f. Update/ordinance violation regarding property located on 1900 North Avenue, owner Copley. In the fall 2007, Officer David Koch abated the Copley property for trash and having domesticated animals within the city limits. 2-22-08 I returned to the property on request along with Officer David Koch to give them a copy of the ordinance and told them the rabbits would have to be removed. Prior to this, Officer David Koch gave Mrs. Copley a ticket to appear in court on 3-2-08


4. Other Business

a. Discuss issues regarding Clem Riley property located on 304 West 9th Street. On September 21, 2007 Judge James Williamson gave Mr. Riley 6 months to bring his house up to compliance. The time will be up on April 4th, 2008. Mr. Abell indicated it is time to discuss the next step

b. Incentive Package Update: In your agenda you have demolition reimbursements from 2006 to the present time 3-08-08 with a total of $70,954.32

c. Update on the Massac Theater: On February 6th, 2008, Attorney Richard Kruger was notified for the oral argument in Mt. Vernon. According to Mr. Kruger it went well for the City and we are waiting on a decision from the Judges.


5. Closed Session
Pending or Threatened Litigation
Personnel
Acquisition Real Estate
Sales, Lease, or Exchange of Real Estate
Collective Bargaining

Adjourn







Jerry Mizell, Chairperson
Billy McDaniel, Mayor
City of Metropolis





Condemned Building Committee Meeting
Agenda
Wednesday, November 28th, 2007
1:00 p.m. – Council Chamber

Call to Order

Roll Call

Approval of Minutes (August 29th, 2007)

1. 2007 status report Officer Dave Koch ( See Attachment )

2. Discuss the abatement property list.
A. Current abatement list for 2007
1. Discuss and take possible action on property at 303 East 14th Street (trash) on going remodeling and (car). Abated property several times. Rick Abell

2. Discuss and take possible action on property at 204 West 20th Street (outbuilding unsafe).---more time---Rick Abell

3. Discuss and take possible action on property at 1500 Filmore Street. ---See attachment letter---Officer Dave Koch

B. Update vehicle list
1. See new vehicle list:

2. Discuss/update on property located at 1129 East 7th Street regarding numerous unlicensed vehicles (compared to a salvage yard.----Officer Dave Koch

3. Discuss Condemned Properties
1. Discuss and take possible action on property located at 819 Pearl – Elmer Pullen, owner

2. Discuss and take possible action on property located at 600 East 3rd Street – Steve Castleman, owner

3. Discuss and take possible action on property located at 508 Broadway – Demolition in progress

4. Discuss and take possible action on property located on 517 or 519 Johnson Street

5. Discuss and take possible action on property located on 517 West 4th Street – Mitchell, owner



6. Discuss and take possible action on property located on 30 James Dr. –
Novastar mortgage owner

7. Discuss and take possible action on property located on 1305 Catherine Street –
(outbuilding) Rushing, Owner

8. Discuss and take possible action on property located on 300 Ferry Street – Castleman, Owner

9. Discuss and take possible action on property located on 1812 Filmore – outbuilding

10. Discuss and take possible action on property located on 1904 Simmons Street


4. Update
Incentive package to encourage property owners to demolish property in return receive funding after clean up and inspection.
2007, we have issued (23) permits for this program, and $31,160.14 in reimbursements. (See Attached)

5. The sheriff’s sale of the following cases is scheduled for Thursday, December 20th, 2007 @ 10:00 a.m. at the Court House

1. Charles Davy – 409 West 11th Street
2. Herman F. Meyers – 805 Pearl Street
3. Vandall – 401 West 8th Street
4. REO Acceptance Corp. – 513 West 6th Street
5. Bradford lot – 16 in block 62

6. Update on the old Massac Theater: Rick Abell

7. Other Business

1. Discuss permits for “yard sales” – where to display signs, how many per month, clean up, etc.

2. Discuss/update with issue concerning Frank Trieglaff property located at 801 Catherine Street – Rick Abell

3. Discuss/update regarding yard decoration by ordinance or with direction from judge on Steve Castleman property located at 608 East 5th Street – Rick Abell

4. Discuss/update on property owned by Mr. Elmer Pullen located at 819 Pearl Street. The city gave Mr. Pullen 120 days to complete repairs to the interior and exterior of his property. The frame or benchmark for completion is November 30th, 2007





8. Closed Session
Pending or Threatened Litigation
Personnel
Acquisition Real Estate
Sales, Lease, or Exchange of Real Estate

9. Adjourn







Jerry Mizell, Chairperson

Billy McDaniel, Mayor
City of Metropolis

































Condemned Building Committee Meeting
City of Metropolis
Wednesday, August 29th, 2007
1:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers


Call to Order

Roll Call

Approval of Minutes

1. Discuss the abatement property list:
A. Current abatement list for 2007
1. Discuss and take possible action on property at 303 East 14th Street (trash) on going remodeling (car). Abated property several times.

2. Discuss and take possible action on property at 204 West 20th Street (out building unsafe)

3. Discuss and take possible action on property located at 420 West 20th Street (Dilapidated condition)

4. Discuss and take possible action on property at 1500 Filmore St. Abated numerous times (city clean-up)

5. Discuss and take possible action on city property located behind 107 Frelinghuysen (ditch area). Also behind 612 East 3rd Street in the alley.


B Update vehicle list:
1. Discuss and take possible action on business issue (parking) for Hillebrand’s Automotive regarding unlicensed vehicles.

2. Discuss and take possible action on property located at 1129 East 7th Street regarding numerous unlicensed vehicles (compared to a salvage yard).

C. Appreciation to Mayor McDaniel and the City Council for allowing the state to work with the city collecting and eliminating old tires in the city

D. Discuss Condemned properties:
1. Update on property located on 304 West 9t Street – owner Clemar Riley

2. Update on property located on 819 Pearl Street – owner Elmer Pullen

2. 2007 Status Statistic (See Attachment)

3. Update
Incentive package to encourage property owners to demolish property in return receive funding after clean up and inspection; for 2007, we have issued 14 permits for this program and $19,400.00 in reimbursements. (See attachment)

4. Surplus Real Estate.
The Judge has entered judgments of foreclosure in each of the following cases:

A. Charles Davy – 409 West 11th Street

B. Herman F. Meyers – 805 Pearl Street

C. Vandall – 401 West 8th Street

D. REO Acceptance Corp – 513 West 6th Street

E. Bradford – lot 16 in block 62

Owners have 60 days to redeem the property by paying the amount owed.

5. Update on the Old Massac Theater: Attorney Rick Abell

6. Other business:

A. Abatement Officer David Koch is searching to enhance his education and be certified/qualified for certificate of occupancy inspection.

7. Closed Session
Pending or Threatened Litigation
Personnel
Acquisition of Real Estate
Sales, Lease, or Exchange of Real Estate

8. Adjourn

Billy McDaniel, Mayor
City of Metropolis