06 - RECEIVE REPORTS/MINUTES FROM VARIOUS BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES

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hole in the roof, damage to eaves, there's junk, rubbish, brush and limbs on the entire property, the under pinning is separating, there's foundation damage, broken windows and the shed in the back is dilapidated also. No one is living in the house. Robert talked to the daughter who lives next door and she verified that no one is living in the house and that water from rain is leaking into the house. Pamlea Babbitt asked to fix the property so her son could live in it. She stated that the property has been vacant for about one year. Johnny Norris asked her what time frame she could get the property up to code and she stated 60 -90 days. She stated that she was going to focus on the underpinning and roof. Ben Vaughan explained to Mrs. Babbitt that she should get contractor estimates. Mrs. Babbitt explained that her and her husband both worked in construction and she has a friend to help with the roof. Mr. Vaughan asked if the plumbing, heat and electricity have any problems and Mrs. Babbitt said no. Robert Talley explained that since the property has no utilities that the property will have to pass city inspection before utilities can be restored. Sally McEwin asked if the Commission gave Mrs. Babbitt 30 days to start on repairs if Robert could bring the property back to Building and Standards Commission and Robert answered yes. Ben Vaughan explained to Mrs. Babbitt that this structure needs extensive repairs and he concern for Mrs. Babbitt is that she needs to get accurate bids because if she spends money and doesn't bring the structure up to code that is money she will lose. Johnny Norris stated the if given the 90 days to repair the commission needs to see significant improvements. 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. Motion was made by Ben Vaughan, seconded by Sally McEwin to allow Pamlea Babbitt 90 days to repair the property structure. Motion carried unanimously. 4 -0 B. 845 Graham, City of Paris, Block 45, Lot 1 Owner: Lois L Bolin C/O Kelly Stern 1337 Burnett Dr. Lantana, TX 76226 -6552 Back Taxes Owed: $5383.84 Lois L Bolin is deceased. Robert Talley spoke to Kelly Stern and Mrs. Stern who is the daughter of Mrs. Bolin. Mrs. Stern stated the will has not been probated and that they have no intentions to get it probated. Robert Talley stated that the structure has roof damage and deterioration, electricity is pulled loose from the house, the roof around the chimney is deteriorated, shingles are bowing, unsecure, doors open, the inside of the house shows a hole through the ceiling to the second floor, missing windows, floor has dropped and pulled away from the wall, and there is water damage. 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. There was discussion on the Historic Preservation Commission's release of the