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Code Enforcement Officer Chad McClure addressed the council regarding previously condemned structures. Mr. McClure said back in August the council condemned the structures located at 320 Baker, 1712 Lyon and 2029 Neeley Streets. As per City code, the property owners have 30 days after condemnation to repair or demolish the structures. Mr. McClure said there had been no activity at any of the locations. He also said that the Mayor had made arrangements with the Grimes Prison in Newport to use inmates to tear down the structures and clean up the properties. Councilmember McDonald moved to have the three structures torn down by the Grimes Unit and Councilmember Carpenter seconded. All voted for. (F) PAID BILLS REPORT The council was given a copy of the paid bills report for September, 2007. COMMENTS FROM THE MAYOR Mayor Elumbaugh said the City was approved for the grant for the self- contained leaf machine. He said the machine has been ordered and should arrive in 75-90 days. The Mayor asked for the council's approval to order a 2008 1-ton diesel truck with a dump-bed to pull the new leaf machine. The State contract amount is $29,378.00. He said he would like to pay for the truck with the one-time State Turnback check the City recently received. Councilmember Smart moved to purchase the one-ton truck and Councilmember Krug seconded. All voted for. The Mayor gave the council several statistics for each department within the City for the month of September.