06 - MINUTES FROM VARIOUS BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES

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a building. Chief Wright stated that in his mind, red tag indicates something in a structure is not functioning properly. It's usually used when an inspector goes out and something doesn't meet code, but it is utility specific. Mr. Kohls asked if that means that this building isn't safe to be entered. Chief Wright said that the building itself at 104 Bonham is safe. He said that the term "red tag" has no meaning in this case. Mr. Talley next presented a letter from Ernest McCloud, Assistant State Fire Marshal, to Mr. Alarid in which ASFM McCloud informs Mr. Aland that an examination of his property had been made "for the consideration of the existence of `Dangerous Conditions. "' He states the State Fire Marshal's Office (SFMO) learned that City of Paris officials were familiar with the property condition and have directed Mr. Alarid to make certain repairs. He states the inspector "did not observe any condition warranting further examination or action by the SFMO at this time." ASFM McCloud further states that the SFMO believes that "local officials have a proper understanding of the nature of the repairs that need to be undertaken," and that they "recommend that you continue to work with them [City officials] to make those repairs." Finally, Mr. Talley presented a Fire Safety Inspection Report from Scott McAnallen in the SFMO office dated 8/26/16 to Mr. Alarid outlining numerous Fire Code and Life Safety hazards identified at the facility. Included in the violations noted is a description of the masonry separation on the west side of the building. The document states "enforcement of noted violations was transferred to the City of Paris Fire Marshall." The report also instructs the owner that, "It is your responsibility to correct the hazards and bring your facility up to code." Mr. Talley then stated that Mr. Alarid attended 5/23/16 BSC meeting and witnessed the 90 -day orders to repair issued. He also received notice by certified mail. He gave an interview to the Paris News stating the violations, therein expressing his knowledge of these orders. After presenting the foregoing, Mr. Talley recommended that the commission make a finding that the owner was notified of the ordinances, and that the commission make a further finding that after being put on notice of the order, which was mailed to him on 5/26/16, and the requirements of the ordinance, the owner failed to take action necessary to comply with the order and the ordinance. Mr. Talley further recommended that the commission assess civil penalties in the amount of $100 per day beginning 9/30/16 for being in violation of the 5/26/16 order. Ben Vaughn asked if the timeline allows for 180 days after Historical Commission issued its report. Mr. Talley said this issue did not go to the Historical Commission because of the danger of the west wall. Mr. Vaughn asked if the 180 day requirement included repair orders. Robert Talley said that they didn't. Mr. Richards asked about page 3 of the BAD document which references