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yard that also has foundation damage with the wall separating. <br />Robert Talley's recommendation: 30 days to demolish if not the City has the <br />right to demolish and apply a $1000 per day civil penalty. <br />Jack Ritchey got up and spoke. He stated that the house was his father's house. <br />Mr. Ritchey stated that he has four people looking at the house and depending on <br />the outcome of the meeting he might want to fix the house up or demolish the <br />house and purchase the property. Johnny Norris asked Mr. Ritchey what his plans <br />are for the house. Mr. Ritchey stated that he was ok with demolishing the house <br />but he asked for 90 days to get it completed. Mr. Norris asked that he secures it <br />immediately. <br />Motion was made by Ben Vaughan, seconded by Charles Richards to give 90 <br />days to demolish. Motion carried unanimously. 6 -0 <br />A. 152 NW 19th, City of Paris, Block 197, Lot 3 <br />Owner: Elwood F Jones Family Trust 1992 4777 CR 31100 Sumner, TX 75486 <br />No Back Taxes Owed <br />Robert Talley spoke with the Jones Family in the past. They agree that the <br />structure needs to be demolished and they asked for more time because the <br />property has been tied up with insurance. Mr. Talley stated that a contractor had <br />called and stated he would most likely be coming in and getting a demolition <br />permit. Mr. Talley stated that there is extensive fire damage throughout the house. <br />Robert Talley's recommendation: 30 days to demolish if not the City has the <br />right to demolish and apply a $1000 per day civil penalty. <br />Motion was made by Ben Vaughan, seconded by Charles Richards to accept <br />Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 6 -0 <br />C. 1447 E Polk, Willis Addition, Block A, Lot 10A <br />Owner: Patsy J Tibbs 3445 Reno Dr Paris, TX 75462 <br />Back Taxes Owed: $10,205.44 <br />Ken Kohls asked how do the taxes get to be over $10,000? <br />Robert Talley stated that he does not know how the appraisal district decides <br />when to foreclose on a property for back taxes. <br />Johnny Norris explained that Tracy Pounders, who is the new tax attorney for the <br />city, came in and spoke with the commission and that he was going to try and go <br />after people who owe back taxes. <br />Robert Talley stated the front of the structure has a broken window; the house is <br />sinking due to foundation damage. There is fire damage on the inside and there <br />are 2x6's throughout the house being used to brace the ceiling up. There are holes <br />in the floor and the roof is leaking. <br />Robert Talley's recommendation: 30 days to demolish if not the City has the <br />right to demolish and apply a $1000 per day civil penalty. <br />Johnny Norris expressed concern of getting the structure secure due to the fact <br />