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~~E 3 8. Carer sections of Prticle 12 have been revised to define responsibilities of landlords and tenants in the areas of pl~*:~ing and plumbing fixtures, and e~izxlow glazings and screens. As proposed in Section 12.Q, t_ne landlarc is responsible in all cases for furnishing. installing and maintaining plunbing fixtures. In the event repairs are necessarv because of the willful or negligent acts of the tenant, the landlord has recourse ae~airwt the tenant for the cost of repairs. The responsibility of the tenant to keep the plumbing and plumbing fixtures clean and sanitary is now limited by the condition of the premises. As _ proposed in Section 12.5, the landlord is responsible for furnishing and installing all required windows anc; screens. The tenant is responsible for maintaining the ~rincocus and screens, normal wear and tear e~:cepted. ~. Section 14.1, which details inspection procedures, now authorizes the public officer to make an inspection upon receipt of a verbal corrrlaint fror.~. an occupant of a dwelling unit about that unit provided the complainant identifies him or herself to the officer. 10. The ordinance will be effective July 1, 1S8d_. This is reflected in Article 22. Commissioner d:arshall questioned 2.25 pointing out that sore rooming units only have one room and bath and suggested (1) 2..25A rooming unit ~tiith a facility for cooking or eating without a bath and (2) 2.25B rooming unit with a bath. Discussion ~•~as helc on Article 6 -the minimum standards for heating. P?ur.~rous examples Ft the public hearing from public health nurses and Social Service ~•rorl;ers emphasized the presence of inadequate beeline. Commissioner Lloyd will provide revised language for this section of the ordinance for consideration.. Another public hearing wi11 ire held on the Minimum Housing Code on February 21, 198x. 2. School Capital ?te~est (see permanent agenda file for the two letters) School Board presic:ent D"_ax I{ennedy presented the rec;uest for additional funds 4o replace the roof at Orange High School. Commissioner t•?illhoit reported he had consulted with John tlorgan of Burlington Industries about roof- maintenance and a comprehensive program for annual maintenance and durability testing. For Orange County ~:•ith aparo;;imately 100,000 square feet, the annual mainte- nance program cost old be a Nroxirately $40,000. Cor~anissioner ?•lillhoit outlined the procedure used to establish this comprehensive prograr.~cvith consideration for all roofinc needs for F~ich the County is res~nsible for providing funds. I3e farther proposed that Orange County (1) hire the firm of I~w ~Y:gineering to do ar. audit; (2) review this audit with the _.-. prespective Foares and the County r4anager, and (3) establish funding priorities. He further proposed that the firm immediately loo}: at orange High School and move ahead with the bid process witY: forthcoming revenues from e~:cess sales ta:: revenues. Responsibility for maintaining and funding the roofs was dis- cussed. Additional information and time was requested before making a commitment far the funds for the roof. Cortimissioner t•Iarshal]. emphasized getting the ;.lost for the citizens out of the r.~oney spent and with a joint agreement eliminate a continuing sense of tension between the P~oard of Coru~issioners who