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start the project. Councilmember Bryant then moved to further suspend the rules and waive the third reading. Councilmember Shetron seconded and the electronic roll call count was 7 for and 1 (Poole) abstained. Councilmember Bryant then moved to adopt the ordinance and Councilmember Beller seconded. The electronic roll call count was 7 for and 1 (Poole) abstained. The motion carried and the ordinance was given #2017-07- 01. The City Clerk read the emergency clause and Councilmember Beller moved for its adoption. Councilmember Bryant seconded and the electronic roll call count was 7 for and 1 (Poole) abstained. NEW BUSINESS A) PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE CONDEMNATION OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 65 AND 79 EQUITY COURT Mayor Elumbaugh opened the meeting for a public hearing at 5:37 PM for anyone who wanted to address the council regarding the possible condemnation of properties located at 65 and 79 Equity Court. Mr. Erin Hargan, co-owner of Blu Sky Construction who was doing the construction on the two properties, addressed the council. Mr. Hargan said the properties are approximately 70 to 85% completed and he is currently working with a bank and real estate company to sell the properties as is. He said the bank is going to sell the properties for the amount they have invested, therefore, someone should get a great bargain on these properties. He said there are no current liens or pending litigations against the properties. The council asked about the poor conditions of the road in front of both properties. Mr. Hargan said the two locations have different issues. He said the issues in front of 79 Equity, in the cul-de-sac, was caused by his equipment and he agreed that he should be responsible for repairing that issue. However, he said, the damage in front of 65 Equity Court was not caused by his construction. Mr. Hargan said Suddenlink did a bore under the street and in doing so cut a water line. The water line