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O. 201 Bonham St., City of Paris, Block 22, Lot 3 Owner: Utility Masters LLC 2448 Lamar Ave. #904 Paris, TX 75460 Present: Richard Lee 133 CR 32100 Paris, TX 75460 $5810.99 back taxes owed. Mr. Talley stated that there is water damage, interior ceiling damage, water pooling up, and has open windows. Mr. Lee has braced the ceiling and made many improvements. Robert Talley, Joey Sleeper and Dale Maberry inspected the building and read the structural engineers report stating that the building is safe. Robert Talley went over the structural engineers report with the committee. Don Wilson asked if the roof was still leaking and Robert Talley stated yes. Mr. Wilson addressed the importance of getting the roof fixed. Robert Talley's recommendation: 90 days to repair if not the property will be brought back to the committee. Mr. Lee stated that the 2nd floor annex which faces Grand Street is where the water is standing. They have made some repairs and are still trying to identify leaks for future repair. Don Wilson asked why some of the windows are open? Mr. Lee explained that during storms the structure creates suction and if you leave one window open it doesn't bust the windows. Johnny Norris asked what Mr. Lee's time frame on repairs was. Mr. Lee stated that they are continuing the process with intentions to sale the property. Wendell Moore asked if the sprinkler system was working. Mr. Lee stated no but they are addressing it. Johnny Norris asked if it would be cheaper to install new sprinkler heads instead of sending the old ones off for testing. Mr. Lee stated no. Motion was made by Johnny Norris, seconded by Wendell Moore to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 6 -0 C. 1481 NE 11th, East Park Addition, Block P, Lot 4 Owner: Everlene Wallace 1861 Belmont Paris, TX 75460 Present: Everlene Wallace 1861 Belmont Paris, TX 75460 $2176.72 back taxes owed. Mr. Talley stated that the structure is bowing out, it has broken boards, structure has sunk, has rotting, missing and deteriorating wood, and the structure is leaning to the North, and it has termite damage. Mrs. Wallace runs a beauty shop out of the back room. If the City does the demolition we can't save the beauty shop. Robert Talley's recommendation: 30 days to demolish if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a $1000 per day civil penalty. Mrs. Wallace stated that the beauty shop part of the house isn't as bad as the main structure but she feels that the whole structure needs to be demolished. Mrs. Wallace asked for 90 days to get all her items out of the building. Motion was made by Johnny Norris, seconded by Sally McEwin to allow 90 days to demolish. Motion carried unanimously. 6 -0 A. 1135 Van Zandt, City of Paris, Block 174 -A, Lot 18 -A