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Building Code Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes 05/02/2019 Page 5 of 8 very serious. Gstalder asks why Louden refused to obey an order. Louden states it is one of his very best friends in Louisville and they installed Ice and Water Shield beyond what it needed. The roof is completed and has an upgraded shingle. Gstalder presents a testimony from Frank Mendicino saying he is happy with is reroof-583 Manorwood. Berry accepts it as Exhibit D from licensee. Gstalder inquiries about three expired permits. Louden replies they have been granted extensions. Gstalder asks about alleged liens. Louden states the home of James Medina had some issues and he was asked to fix the roof. Louden states the leak did not come from the installation but because the house was old. Louden states he was not going to pay his sub -contractor until they fixed the leak. Louden states that, in turn the sub- contractor presented an intent to file a lien at 211 Lafayette St. Louden states he and his subcontractor went back out to the house and fixed the leak. Louden states James Medina paid his balance and was very happy. Gstalder asked if the roof decking was rotted and full of holes. Louden states he thought it was from the swamp cooler. Louden states he fixed the decking, reroofed, insulated and replaced ductwork, although it was not a Severy Creek problem ---and at no charge. Gstalder inquiries about failed inspections. Gstalder questions the math of one third being failed. Gstalder asks if Jenny Lane prepared the report. Louden states he thinks so. Gstalder asks if Jennie Lane is here tonight. Louden replies, no. Gstalder asks if there is a failed inspection does it means it is a bad installation. Louden replied, no, it may need, for example, more flashing. Gstalder asks if Louden is putting on "F" quality roofs. Louden states no. Gstalder presents letter from a Severy Creek customer, the Favres, stating they are please with their roof. The second page is from another pleased customer. Louden states he has given upgrades, extra rows of ice and water shield, and works with commercial insurers. Gstalder asks Mike Favre to speak about Louden. Favre introduces himself (no address stated) and states they were happy with roof installation and it is his second reroof since living in Louisville. Favre states Louden had a good crew. Favre states he does not know a lot about roofing so he let Louden work out the details with the insurance. Favre says there was an issue with gutter, but was corrected within a few days. Gstalder moves to accept Favre testimony in to evidence. Berry allows it as exhibit E. Gstalder asks Louden if he understands that the building inspectors are not happy with him. Louden states that he thinks so and that there were a couple roofs, like the one on Manorwood, at his best friend's house, was an issue with timing and work load ---then states he understands. Gstalder asks what has Louden done to remedy working without a permit and covering too much of the roof? Louden states the workload is lower and he is managing the projects better. Louden states- he takes this serious and it matters to him, to his family, and is a proud member of Louisville. City of Louisville Cross Examination: Root states the inspections he asked Lane to prepare showed requested inspections when the job had not been started —that is why it is a failed inspection. Root states this shows the number of failed inspection and why. Root states the city spends time and money to look at these projects. Root requests that a statement be corrected — the statement in which inspectors "don't like Louden". Root states Louden has had multiple roofs started without permits and several missed mid roof inspections. Root