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i � � � 47 of the dep�rtments svroa�n in and testimony taken. Building InsAector Lhzncan advised th�t he could not swear that the buildings H<�re unaound structua.11,y. He said that as far as the chicken houses 'tvere concerned they �vere structually ' sowzd but that it Mas ,�ust the apnearance that vras aqainst them, He believed the ot�er ma.tters were up to the fire and health departments. "r.Qr. Dematteis asked if the matter could not be nut over rzithout havin6 testimony taken. City Attorney nRcC�,rthy sa.id he vrould like to have the testimony talten �hile , the ov�mers and the attorney were present and then the Council could take what disposition it vrished in the matter. Fire Chief Ryan, Building Insnector Duncan and Health Inapector Stein were svrorn in and the follo�?int� testimoriy taken: City Attorne;� �.�cCarthy: Do you concur in thiQ report rrhich rrae dated June 1, and which the Clerk has read here. In this report the statement eras mader`a5�3ar' �urisdict�ioneis concernedethat by:�reaeon o" non- • occupa.ncy of the premises on June 1 and �eneral conditions of the chicken sheds and f ences, etc., that this constitutes a fire hazard7 Chief Ryan: That is �y belief - yes. C1ty__Attorney G�ScCartY�y: Do you care to say anything more on it? Chief F� an: Wou�d like to have the ?dayor have the Clerk or someone else read the section of the ordinance. City Attorney b4cCarthy: Plhat is the sectlon, Chief7 Chief f�yan: I don't know. Chapter 1, I think':, . City Attorney McCarthy; What is the character of the section you have in mind.? Ch1ef f;yan: I don�t knorr. If 2 knew ho�v to say it, 2 wouldn't ask you to re�d it. City Attorney McCartY�y: &11 right. Is there.�nythin� else then tha.t you care to say, Chiefl Chief I�yan: No. City Attorney ts4cCarthy: Do you know, L�Ir. Duncan, who took the photo�ra.pha2 Buildin� Inspector Duncan: No. , Health Inspector Stein: A memb er of the department took them. • City Attorney McCartY�y: Plere you there �vhen they �vere takenl Health Inaoector Stein: 2 was. City Attorney PQcCarthy: 2 vrould like to offer the photographs to subst2ntia.te the proceedin�s. (There �R�ere four photogrz.nhs shovrin�3 the p:�ysical outlay of the property and properly titled.) City Attorney P.4cCarthy: Fdr. Stein, may I ask you in your part of this report, ' were you present with Pnr. Ryan and Mr. Duncan when this inspection u�as made on June 11 Health Inspector Stein: I was. City At�orney McCarthy: The part of the report that pertains to the health de- partment ie: ��One room in barn, formerly used for living, has wash basin drain to ground." ' Health Insnector Stein: That's right. . City Attorney PdcGarthy: �'9arn situated at property line and 40 feet from ne�a houses in ne�v subdivision. � foot high boa_rd fence �n badly d.elanidated condition. Some rats still infest barn but most have �one into neic�hborhood seeking food." • • � "