Amy Welker proceeded to explain each section of the Ordinances.

Section 91.35 Removal of Weeds and Vines Required.

There was discussion of the height and type of weeds listed.

All Commissioners present voiced their approval to proceed with Section 91.35.

Section 91.23 Failure to Abate Nuisance; Action by City

There was discussion and several questions asked on the Repeat Offender Charge in Section D & E.

Amy Welker answered questions regarding the Repeat Offender Charge.

All Commissioners present voiced their approval to proceed with Section 91.23.

Chapter 150 Appendix: Tables, Table A: Permit Fee Schedule

There was discussion of the Property Maintenance Re-Inspection Fee and the Collection of Fees.

All Commissioners present voiced their approval to proceed with Chapter 150 Appendix: Tables, Table A; Permit Fee Schedule.

Chapter 91 Civil Code and Appeal

There was discussion of the use of violation notices, and how they are distributed, and who receives the notices the property owners or the tenants.

Amy Welker answered questions regarding the use of violation notices and the appeal process.

Law Director Stacy Wall explained violation notices are standard procedure in this case.

There was discussion of setting up of an Appeals Board to hear appeals, and asking for citizen volunteers to set on the board.

All Commissioners present voiced their approval to proceed with Chapter 91, Civil Code and Appeal.

Amy Welker left the meeting at 5:08 P.M. due to a previous commitment.

Law Director Stacy Wall continued to explain the next several sections of the Ordinance.

Chapter 5722 Reutilization Program

There was discussion of the reutilization program and how it would be implemented.

City Manager Enderle and Ms. Wall answered questions regarding the reutilization program.

Mayor Hudson left the meeting at 5:20 due to a prior commitment.

All Commissioners present voiced their approval to proceed with Chapter 5722 Reutilization Program.

There was discussion of the proposed changes from the last work session on changes in Code Section 154.060-150.066.

Law Director Wall explained Code Sections 154.060-154.066.

City Manager Enderle stated there is a need to set a time length between when a business closes and reopens again.

There was discussion of changing the non-conforming use time from six (6) months to twelve (12) months.

Moved by Commissioner Vogt, seconded by Commissioner Patrizio, to adjourn from the Piqua City Commission Work Session at 6:40 P.M. Voice vote, Aye: Hudson, Patrizio, Terry, Vogt, and Barhorst. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously.

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THOMAS D. HUDSON, MAYOR

PASSED: ________________________

ATTEST: _________________________
REBECCA J. COOL
CLERK OF COMMISSION