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Mayor read the ordinance for the second reading and Councilmember Cargill moved to further suspend the rules and place the ordinance for the third and final reading. Councilmember Watkins seconded and the roll call count was 7 for and 0 against. The Mayor read the ordinance for the final reading and Councilmember Watkins moved to adopt the ordinance. Councilmember Cargill seconded and the roll call count was 7 for and 0 against. The ordinance was given 42001-11-1. Councilmember Cargill moved to adopt the emergency clause and Councilmember Watkins seconded. All voted for. CODE ENFORCEMENT REPORT Mr. Ed Lumpkin, owner of the Marvin Hotel which burned approximately two weeks ago, addressed the council in regards to the approximate time as to when he will have the property cleaned up. Mayor Biard said he talked to Mr. Lumpkin this morning and could not get a time from him as to when he could have the property cleaned up. Mr. Lumpkin said the area arts council has asked him not to do anything with the remains of the building until they see if they can get funds do something with the stone of the historical building. Ms. Bone said she would invite a representative of the arts council to come to the next meeting. Mr. McClure brought the council up to date with several properties in town. Councilmember Ford moved to grant Mr. Daniel Smith an extra 30 to 45 days to tear down and remove the debris from the property located at 828 Vine Street. Councilmember Gaither seconded. All voted for. Councilmember Cargill moved to proceed with the removal of the property at 180 Craig Street if it is legal to do so. The property is in bankruptcy. City Attorney Stalker said he would get with the Mayor this week on the legality of removing the property. Councilmember Carpenter seconded the motion and all voted for. The council set a public hearing for February 12, 2002 to place liens for the cost of the demolition of 2455 Neeley and 1108 15th and mowing a lot on Wycough Street. The total cost for the three properties is $4,350.00.