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Building and Standards Meeting August 19, 2024 Page 2 B. 910 W Cherry; City of Paris, Block 83, Lot 36 Owner: Celestine Thomas; C/O Rita Dixon; 8700 Stonebrooke Parkway, Box 1996, Frisco, TX 75034 Robert Talley stated that the back of structure is separating and there is missing and deteriorated wood throughout structure. The roof is damaged. Parts of the ceiling and roof joints are falling. Structure is sinking and bowing. The fence on the back of property is broken. There is also a fallen tree on the property. There was discussion amongst the board, Mrs. Rita Dixon, and Robert Talley regarding heirship, the value of the property, and the timeline she will need to sell this property. Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, removal of fallen tree, repair fence, and secure the structure within 14 days, or city has a right to do so. Demolition of structure within 30 days or city has the right to do so. Motion made by Kim Walker, seconded by Chris Dux, to repair fence, secure structure and remove fallen tree within 14 days, or the city has the right to do so. Also to come back before the commission in 90 days for an update. Motion carried unanimously. 6-0 J. 2605 W Houston; Sperry's 3rd Addition, Block 1, Lot 8 Owner: Frank Eugene Middleton Jr; Guy Edward Middleton & Patricia Wortham, 2605 W Houston, Paris, TX 75460 Robert Talley stated that there has been no contact with the owner. There is a gentleman named Craig Reynolds who is living on a camper on the vacant lot. There is junk and rubbish such as tires, sheet metal litter and trash, lumber, buckets and other scattered items on property. There is also a porch that was built for the camper on the property as well. Mr. Reynolds, was present to speak on behalf of the property. He stated he pays rent to a Mr. Gaither who says he is related to the owner. Mr. Talley explained to them that they can only live in a camper two weeks out of the year if they are working on the structure, which the property in question is a vacant lot. There was discussion amongst the board, Robert Talley, and Mr. Craig Reynolds regarding the ownership, city permits, and legality of living in a camper inside city limits. Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, removal of camper and vacating property within 30 days, or city has the right to do so, and removal of junk and rubbish within 30 days, or city has the right to do so. Motion made by Chris Fitzgerald, seconded by Chris Dux, to follow staff recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 6-0