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

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think the structure needs a BSC order since the owner of the structure hasn't been properly notified. The item was pulled from the agenda. H. 613 Clement, City of Paris, Block 250, Lot 27 Owner: Brian Littlebear Villa PO Box 838 Paris, TX 75461 No contact with owner. No Back Taxes Owed Robert Talley stated that the roof is swaying and shows signs of deterioration. This structure appears to be a 12x20 storage building of some type. The window is crooked showing that the structure is starting to sink into the ground. There is foundation damage and it is unsecure with a rock holding the door closed. 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 Wendell Moore, seconded by Chad Lindsey to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 4 -0 4. Code Enforcement Update Ten properties were brought before the Commission in February 2015. Five structures were demolished in February 2015. Johnny Norris asked the status of the houses that the truck driver owned. Mr. Talley stated that this was Charles Rudd and both of the structures have been demolished. Mrs. Harris stated that Mr. Rudd had appealed the order and an agreement was made that he had 90 days to get the structures up to code. He contacted Mrs. Harris and stated the he wouldn't be able to get the work done and that the structures could be demolished. Johnny Norris asked about the status of the Kammer building down town. Dale Maberry stated that it is going before the City Council to get money for the demolition and we are getting bids from companies to handle the demolition. Mr. Talley stated that they just found out that Mr. Kammer lost his appeal in court. Mr. Talley also stated that he spoke with the City Attorney and that there will be one more inspection before the building is demolished to ensure that no work has been done on the structure. Ben Vaughan asked about the debris pile left on 13th and Mr. Talley stated that it is gone. 5. Future agenda items. There is one vacancies left to fill on BSC and there is an application going before the City Council. Once that vacancy is filled a Vice - Chairman will be put into place.