The East Ridge Housing Commission met pursuant to notice on February 10, 2020, 5:30 pm at East Ridge City Hall.  Chairperson Jim Winters called the meeting to order.

Present were: Chairperson Winters, Vice Chairperson Earl Wilson, Boardmember Jeff Ezell, Boardmember Kenneth Rogers, Boardmember Lynda Stephens, and Attorney Mark Litchford.

Chairperson Winters led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Vice Chairperson Wilson made a motion to approve the minutes from the January 13, 2020 meeting. Motion was seconded by Boardmember Stephens. The vote was unanimous. Motion approved.

6619 State Line Road – Boardmember Stephens made a motion to close the case in its entirety. Motion was seconded by BoardmemberRogers. The vote was unanimous. Motion approved.

1619 Barry Road – – Boardmember Stephens made a motion to pass this case to the March 9, 2020 meeting.Motion was seconded by Boardmember Rogers. The vote was unanimous. Motion approved.

5313 State Line Road –Vice Chairperson Wilson made a motion to close the case in its entirety. Motion was seconded by Boardmember Stephens. The vote was unanimous. Motion approved.

5001 Fike Drive – Vice Chairperson Wilson made a motion to have Code Enforcement post immediately on the structure a Notice of No Entry on the structure and for the owner to appear at the next hearing date of March 9, 2020. Motion was seconded by Boardmember Ezell. The vote was unanimous. Motion approved.

3814 Altamira Drive –Vice Chairperson Wilson made a motion to close the case in its entirety. Boardmember Ezell seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. Motion approved.

1318 West End Avenue – Boardmember Rogers made a motion to pass the case to the March 9, 2020 meeting and for the owners to have the completed FEMA substantial improvement form completed. Boardmember Stephens seconded the motion. Roll call vote:  Boardmember Ezell – no; Boardmember Rogers – yes; Boardmember Stephens – yes; Vice Chairperson Wilson – yes; Chairman Winters – yes.  Motion approved. 

3707 Wiley Avenue – Boardmember Stephens made a motion to pass the case to the March 9, 2020 meeting. The owner must obtain the services of a professional exterminator to handle the rodent infestation, also Code Enforcement will do an interior inspection on March 6, 2020. Boardmember Rogers seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. Motion approved.

5346 Ringgold Road – Boardmember Ezell made a motion to pass this case to the March 9, 2020 meeting. Boardmember Stephens seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. Motion approved.

712 Summit Avenue –Vice ChairpersonWilson made a motion to continue with the previous order of condemnation of units 15, 16, 17, and 18. The case will be set for March 9, 2020 for an update on improvements of the units.Boardmember Stephens seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. Motion approved.

5504 Clemons Road – Vice Chairperson Wilson made a motion to close the case in its entirety. Boardmember Stephens seconded the motion. After further discussion it was decided to pass the case to the March 9, 2020 meeting to make sure the property sold. Vice Chairperson Wilson then rescinded his original motion to close the case in its entirety and made a new motion to have the case moved to the March 9, 2020 meeting. Boardmember Stephens seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. Motion approved.

1702 Prigmore Road – Vice Chairperson Wilson made a motion to pass this case to the March 9, 2020 meeting. Boardmember Ezell seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. Motion approved.

5404 Clemons Road – Vice Chairperson Wilson made a motion to pass this case to the March 9, 2020 meeting and to have Code Enforcement do an interior inspection of the dwelling on February 21, 2020 at 4:00 pm. Boardmember Ezell seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. Motion approved.

Meeting adjourned