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11/18/2013 MINUTESMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2013 3:00 P.M. 1. Don Wilson called the Building and Standards Commission Meeting to order at 3:02 P.M. Roll was called. A. The following members were present: Don Wilson Johnny Norris Zac Saffle Jon McFadden Wendell Moore Sally McEwin B. Staff present: Robert Talley Nicki Brown Larry Wright Stephanie Harris Dale Maberry C. Others present: Sue Lancaster — City Council Richard Lee — Property Owner Everlene Wallace — Property Owner Christi Lenoir — Property Owner 2. Approval of minutes from previous meetings. (October 21, 2013) Motion was made by Johnny Norris and seconded by Wendell Moore to approve the minutes for the October 21, 2013 meeting. Motion carried unanimously. 6 -0 3. Public Hearing to consider presentations by City of Paris Code Inspectors and owner(s) and /or lien holder(s) of the below properties who have been given notice of a violation of Article III of Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paris, Paris, Texas, entitled "Substandard and Dangerous Buildings and Structures ": Request was made by Robert Talley to move to item 3. O., 201 Bonham St., City of Paris, Block 22, Lot 3 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 Owner: Dorothy F Smith C/O Cynthia Elaine Smith 1135 Van Zandt Paris, TX 75460 Robert Talley has spoken with Cynthia and she asked for 90 days to get her items out of the structure. No taxes owed. Robert Talley stated that there were signs that the owner tried to patch the roof at some point. The roof is buckling, there are broken windows, missing and deteriorated wood, collapsing back porch, the underpinning is missing, and the shed in the back of the property is also collapsing. Robert Talley's recommendation: 90 days to demolish if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a $1000 per day civil penalty. Motion was made by Zac Saffle, seconded by Johnny Norris to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 6 -0 B. 832 NE 12th, Belmont Addition, Block 9, Lot 11 Owner: Lisbon & Pauline Hughes 832 NE 12th Paris, TX 75460 The certified letter Robert Talley sent to the owner came back unclaimed. $370.53 back taxes owed. Robert Talley stated the structures unsecure, has open doors and broken windows, the roof is leaking, has deteriorating and missing wood, house is peeling up, and is full of junk and rubbish. 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 Sally McEwin, seconded by Wendell Moore to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 6 -0 D. 1007 Martin Luther King Dr., City of Paris, Block 270, Lot Pt 4 Owner: Glenda Williams 225 NE 42nd St. Paris, TX 75460 No contact has been made with the owner. $1835.12 owed in back taxes Robert Talley stated that the property owner tried to board the house up, the roof line is deteriorating, the roof is crumbing, there is furniture and a large brush pile at the back porch, the house is sinking on the East side, and there is missing underpinning. 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 Johnny Norris, seconded by Zac Saffle to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 6 -0 E. 534 NW 5th, City of Paris, Block 81, Lot 2 Owner: Clyde Daniels 549 NW 5th Paris, TX 75460 Robert Talley talked to Mrs. Daniels and she asked for 90 days to repair the structure. No taxes owed. Robert Talley showed pictures where the shingles are protruding, deterioration of the foundation, hole in the roof, limbs on the roof, carport has collapsed. Since Mrs. Daniels has been contacted the carport has been removed and they have put temporary patches on the roof. Robert Talley's recommendation: 90 days to repair if not the property will be brought back to the committee. Motion was made by Johnny Norris, seconded by Jon McFadden to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 6 -0 F. 646 NW 5th, City of Paris, Block 89A, Lot 3 -A Owner: Bobby Charles Harris 425 SW 18th Paris, TX 75460 No contact has been made with the owner. No taxes owed. Mr. Talley stated that the south side of the structure is sinking; the carport is falling to the South also. The roof line is deteriorating, there's missing and deteriorating wood, the back door is leaking so they put up plastic over it and the foundation has 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. Motion was made by Wendell Moore, seconded by Jon McFadden to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 6 -0 G. 667 NW 5th, City of Paris, Block 82, Lot East PT of 9 Owner: This property just sold: Tierra Group LLC C/O Scott Horton or Brandon Waites 4200 S. Hulen STE 533 FT. Worth, TX 76109 Robert Talley received a letter to ask the Committee to table this property until the sell is complete. $291.36 in back taxes owed Robert Talley stated that the foundation has damage, it has deteriorating and missing wood, the roof leaks, the walls splitting causing a gap between the walls and the roof, and it's unsecure. Don Wilson asked Stephanie Harris if the committee could table this property. Mrs. Harris stated we could table the property if it's not a safety issue. Robert Talley stated that there is no safety issue with this property. Robert Talley's recommendation: Table this property for 60 days. Motion was made by Zac Saffle, seconded by Jonny Norris to table this property for 60 days. Motion carried unanimously. 6 -0 Request was made by Robert Talley to move to item 3. M., 425 N 19th 2045 W Plum, City of Paris, Block 242, Lot 6 -B & 6 -C M. 425 19th N 2045 W Plum, City of Paris, Block 242, Lot 6 -B & 6 -C Owner: Richard N Lenoir 7170 FM 195 Paris, TX 75462 Present: Christi Lenoir 7170 FM 195 Paris, TX 75462 $418.43 in back taxes owed. Robert Talley spoke with Richard Lenoir and they talked about the City demolishing the property and Mr. Lenoir making payment arrangements with the City. The property is a total burn out and the shed needs to go also. Christi Lenoir told the Committee that she just received the letter about the meeting today and has not had time to talk to Mr. Lenoir. She just asked for time to speak with Richard Lenoir. 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 Johnny Norris, seconded by Wendell Moore to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 6 -0 H. 658 & 646 NW 4th, City of Paris, Block 90A, Lot 1 & 2 Owner: Ruby Jewell Ladell 658 & 646 NW 4th Paris, TX 75460 $437.28 in back taxes owed. The certified letter for returned undeliverable. Robert Talley stated that this property is a double lot and we are talking about 646 NW 4th. There's deteriorating and missing wood, deterioration of the foundation, the west side of the house is sinking, it's unsecure with broken windows, the roof line is deteriorating, there's a stack of tires at the back of the house, and the roof is swaying and buckling in. 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 Jon McFadden, seconded by Sally McEwin to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 6 -0 I. 745 W Cherry, City of Paris, Block 52, Lot 5 Owner: Martha Wright 745 W Cherry Paris, TX 75460 $65.75 in back taxes owed. Robert Talley stated that he talked to Mrs. Wright once and then sent the certified mail out and it was signed for but there has been no contact since they received the certified mail. Robert Talley stated that the porch is leaning to the west, the underpinning is buckling, there are holes in the roof, it's unsecure with broken windows, and the shed in the back of the property is in bad shape also. Robert Talley's recommendation: 30 days to demolish the entire property if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a $1000 per day civil penalty. Motion was made by Zac Saffle, seconded by Wendell Moore to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 6 -0 J. 846 W Cherry, Martin Block, Block 2, Lot 14 Owner: Grove Trust JL Moore Trustee 813 Simmons Dr. Euless, TX 76040 $1654.99 in back taxes owed. There has been no contact with the owner. Robert Talley stated that the front door is missing, the property is unsecure with missing doors, the inside is missing sheet rock, the roof is leaking, and the structure is full of junk and rubbish, 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 Johnny Norris, seconded by Sally McEwin to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 6 -0 K. 946 Graham St., City of Paris, Block 51 -C, Lot 8 Owner: Freedom Tabernacle Church of God in Christ 507 SE 6" Paris, TX 75460 -7319 There are not taxes owed. Robert Talley has spoken to two people from the church and they expressed wanting to repair the structure. Robert Talley stated the structure is unsecure with open doors, trees are growing on the roof, the foundation is deteriorating, there's missing and deterioration of wood, and the edge of the roof is rotting. Robert Talley's recommendation: 90 days to repair and if not the structure will come back to the committee. Motion was made by Johnny Norris, seconded by Wendell Moore to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 6 -0 L. 457 NW 7th, City of Paris, Block 52, Lot 7 Owner: Thomas G & Donna Newberry 457 NW 7th Paris, TX 75460 -8409 $2823.56 owed in taxes. No contact has been made with the owner. Robert Talley stated that there is deterioration of the roof, limbs laying on the roof, there's missing and deterioration of wood, rotting wood, the structure is leaning, the roof is leaking, there's water damage, there's a hole in the roof, the structure is unsecure and is full of junk and rubbish. 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 Jon McFadden to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 6 -0 N. 1223 SW 1St, City of Paris, Block 157, Lot 22 Owner: James B & Brian K Flowers 715 NE 34"' Paris, TX 75460 No taxes owned on this property. There has been no contact with the owner. Robert Talley stated the front porch is collapsing, there's deterioration of the porch, the foundation is sinking and has damage, the roof line is damaged, the structure is unsecure and the underpinning is buckling. 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 Sally McEwin, seconded by Johnny Norris to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 6 -0 P. 134 SW 1St, City of Paris, Block 5, Lot 4 Owner: Truby Family Revocable Trust 7500 SW 63`a Ave. South Miami, FL 33143 -4657 No back taxes owed. Robert Talley stated that this property has been brought to BSC twice already. They were ordered to fix the leak in the roof and fix the doors and windows in the front. They did fix the leak in the roof but didn't do anything else. BSC put a $10 per day civil penalty on the property about 19 months ago. Robert explained that the windows still have broken glass in them which needs to be removed and the front doors in repaired. Don Wilson asked Stephanie Harris (Asst. City Attorney) if the committee needed to end this $10 civil penalty to reassess a new civil penalty. Mrs. Harris said yes a new BSC order needs to be done and that she will file the paper work for the original civil penalty. The BSC members agree that for safety reasons the broken glass from the windows and a board that is loose should be removed immediately. Robert Talley's recommendation: 30 days to repair if not the City will assess a $50 per day civil penalty. Motion was made by Johnny Norris, seconded by Sally McEwin to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 6 -0 4. Code Enforcement update. (1.) Robert Talley showed the BSC committee the new way he has arranged the BSC order report. He broke down Demolitions - Completed, Repairs - Completed, Demolition - Incomplete, and Repairs - Incomplete. Don Wilson expressed that he feels like the report will be easier to read. Robert Talley said we have about 50 -60 targeted structures at this time. (2). FYI — Don Wilson received a letter from Enid Shanahan at 610 SW 7 t asking for more time. The original BSC order was 60 days to demolish. Robert Talley will handle this. (3). Jon McFadden asked about the property at 35 Drive Inn which has BSC orders from 7/18/13 for 90 days to repair. Robert Talley stated that they have made a lot of progress with the property. 5. Future agenda items. (1.) Robert Talley asked if the Committee wanted to cancel the December 2013 meeting or not. It was agreed that the committee will meet but wants a small agenda. 7. Adjournment Motion was made by Johnny Norris, seconded by Zac Saffle to adjourn the meeting at 4:50pm. Motion carried unanimously. 6 -0 APPROVED THIS 10 DAY OF DECEMBER 2013. Chairman