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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1995 Baker, Building Official, made a presentation describing the problems regarding property maintenance, removal of nuisances, and inoperative motor vehicles which the three Ordinances are designed to address. The proposed effective date of all of the Ordinances is January 1, 1996. Mr. Baker stated the staff had held one informational meeting on the Ordinances and planned three additional meetings during December, 1995 to attempt to inform the public regarding the Ordinances. The Mayor declared the public hearing open. The following comments were made: (1) Robert Horns, of Neway Realty, expressed support for the Ordinance, stating that prospective businesses or industries are disappointed in the visual aspects of the community; Mr. Horns expressed support for County adoption of similar measures; (2) in response to a question from Lafayette Jones, 501 Second Street, the Mayor stated the proposed Ordinance would apply to the old R. P. Thomas trucking terminal property on Fayette Street, as well as to all other buildings in the City; and (3) Bruce Dallas, 211 Massey Street, J. B. Travis, 401 Fifth Street, and Thelma Pinkard, 208 Park Street, all expressed support for the Ordinance. There being no other persons wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. Upon motion, duly seconded and by unanimous vote, Council approved the Ordinance on first reading. In response to a question from Bob Pinkard, 208 Park Street, City Attorney David B. Worthy summarized the status of the suit to sell the old Hospital property on Starling Avenue. Mr. Worthy speculated the property would probably be appraised at a negative value, thereby allowing an individual to obtain it for 81, or in the event no one expresses interest in obtaining the property, Council will need to decide whether the City should obtain the property. Council conducted a public hearing on Ordinance No. 95-11 to amend the