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06/17/2013 MINUTESMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2013 3:00 P.M. 1. Don Wilson called the Building and Standards Commission Meeting to order at 3:03 P.M. Roll was called. A. The following members were present: Don Wilson Johnny Norris Vicky Ballard Zac Saffle B. Staff present: Robert Talley Audra Lane Dale Maberry Kent McIlyar C. Others present: Sue Lancaster — City Council Thomas Adams — home owner Harold and Amira Sadik — home owners Ed Darnell — home owner Gary Waite — Mr. Darnell's attorney 2. Approval of minutes from previous meetings. (May 20, 2013) Motion was made by Johnny Norris and seconded by Vicky Ballard to approve the minutes for the May 20, 2013 meeting. Motion carried unanimously. 4 -0 3. Don Wilson made a motion to appoint Johnny Norris as Vice - Chairman for the remainder of the current term which will end in July. Motion was seconded by Vicky Ballard. Motions carried unanimously. 4 -0 4. 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. J., 2045 Culbertson, Highland Park, Block 4, Lot 10 -A J. 2045 Culbertson, Highland Park, Block 4, Lot 10 -A Owner: Hazel E Adams, C/O Thomas R Adams, PO Box 326 Powderly, TX 75473 Present: Thomas Adams, 15 SE 13th Paris, TX 75460 No taxes owed. Mr. Talley stated that this property has deteriorating wood on the porch, it is unsecure and there is a hole in the roof 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. Mr. Adams explained that he has had the property mowed and is getting estimates for trimming brush and hauling it off. He is also getting estimates on roof and porch repair. Mr. Adams stated that there is only one place where the roof leaks and he is going to address that first. He plans on selling the property after he has repaired it. Motion was made by Johnny Norris, seconded by Vicky Ballard to give Mr. Adams 10 days to secure the property and 90 days to repair the property. Motion carried unanimously. 4 -0 Request was made by Robert Talley to move to item 3. O., 47 NW 9th, Connor Place, Block 1, Lot 7 -A O. 47 NW 9th, Connor Place, Block 1, Lot 7 -A Owner: Amira Sadik, 1465 Clarksville, Paris, TX 75460 Present: Harold & Amira Sadik, 1323 Pine Bluff, Paris, TX 75460 No back taxes are owed. Robert Talley explained that this property was brought to the commission in October. There were building permits pulled for this property but they have since expired. The house has been secured but no other work has been done. 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. Mr. Sadik stated that he has hired people to work on the house. There is termite damage to two rooms and he is addressing this first, and also repair the ceiling where there is extensive water damage. He also stated that the roof is only 7 years old and the house is secure. Motion was made by Johnny Norris, seconded by Vicky Ballard to give Mr. Sadik 90 days to repair the property. Motion carried unanimously. 4 -0 Request was made by Robert Talley to move to item 3. M., 961 W. Sherman, City of Paris, Block 133, Lot 1 M. 961 W. Sherman, City of Paris, Block 133, Lot 1 Owner: M. E. Darnell Sr., 355 SW 13th, Paris, TX 75460 Present: Mr. Ed Darnell and Gary Waite (attorney) $1163.91 in back taxes owed Robert Talley showed pictures of junk and rubbish on the front porch, missing and deteriorated boards on the side of the house at the foundation, there are broken and unsecure windows. The roof is starting to sway and the windows are crooked from where the foundation is sinking into the ground. He also showed pictures of a shed in the back that is leaning and has a tree growing into it and another out building that the roof is collapsing and tree limbs have fallen on it. Mr. Darnell no longer lives in the house. 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. Mr. Darnell stated that one of the windows was ripped out by someone trying to come into the house but that the house is secure. The boards are missing at the foundation because he was going to level the house. He had the roof replaced in 2003 or 2004. He also stated that he has someone who is going to come out and level the house and he is going to put metal siding on and replace the windows. Mr. Darnell stated that if he didn't have the structure repaired in 60 days he would tear it down. Motion was made by Johnny Norris, seconded by Zac Saffle to give Mr. Darnell 30 days to demolish out buildings and 90 days to repair structure. Motion carried unanimously. 4 -0 Motion was amended by Johnny Norris, seconded by Zac Saffle to give Mr. Darnell 60 days to demolish out buildings and 90 days to repair main structure. Motion carried unanimously. 4 -0 A. 1561 W. Campbell, Maxey Addition, Block 9, Lot 1 & PT of 2 Owner: Lindsey Harmon, C/O Lindsey Harmon Jr., PO Box 3092, Santa Clarita, CA 91386 -3092 No back taxes owed Robert Talley has had no contact with the owner. The house is unsecure, there is a couch and carpet in the front yard. All the wire has been pulled out of the house and there is extensive damage to the interior of the house. 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 follow Robert Talley's recommendation for the property owner to demolish the property in 30 days, if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a $1000 per day civil penalty to the property. Motion carried unanimously. 4 -0 B. 1630 W. Campbell, Maxey Addition, Block 5, Lot 3 Owner: Gemes Mason, PO Box 1332, Paris, TX 75461 -1332 $2161.24 back taxes owed. Robert Talley stated that the home owner is deceased and he has had contact with the son in the past. Robert Talley explained that this structure came before BSC 2 years ago. The son tried doing some work but nothing has been done in a while. Mr. Talley showed pictures of high grass and weeds, the house is unsecure, the roof line is deteriorating, there is missing wood around the foundation, holes in the roof, tiles from the ceiling have been removed and there is water damage to the walls and the foundation is sinking. 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 Vicky Ballard, seconded by Johnny Norris for the property owner to demolish the property in 30 days, if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a $1000 per day civil penalty to the property. Motion carried unanimously. 4 -0 C. 1436 & 1440 W. Campbell, City of Paris, Block 232, Lot 7 Owner: Thomas L. Mouse, 1438 Campbell St., Paris, TX 75460 $2390.15 owed in back taxes Robert Talley stated that the home owner called and requested 90 days to demolish. Mr. Talley showed pictures of 1436 W. Campbell having deterioration along the top boards over the windows, boards breaking, damage to the roof and foundation. He also showed pictures of 1440 W Campbell having rotted wood on the front porch, broken windows, holes in the roof, foundation damaged and sinking into the ground. 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 Vicky Ballard, seconded by Zac Saffle to follow Robert Talley's recommendation for the property owner to demolish the property in 90 days, if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a $1000 per day civil penalty to the property. Motion carried unanimously. 4 -0 Request was made by Robert Talley to move to item 3. E., 605 NW 13th, City of Paris, Block 231 -A, Lot 6 E. 605 NW 13th, City of Paris, Block 231 -A, Lot 6 Owner: Paul & Jaqueline Butler, 1202 W Cherry, Paris, TX 75460 $4398.37 owed in back taxes. Robert Talley stated that he has no contacted with the owners. Mr. Talley showed pictures of junk and rubbish on the front porch, missing and deteriorated wood at the back of the house, missing wood at the foundation, steps are starting to bow and sink, the house is starting to lean and the roof is starting to give way and it is only a matter of time before it develops holes. There is missing underpinning and broken windows. 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 Zac Saffle, seconded by Johnny Norris to follow Robert Talley's recommendation for the property owner to demolish the property in 30 days, if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a $1000 per day civil penalty to the property. Motion carried unanimously. 4 -0 F. 624 NW 13th, City of Paris, Block 84, Lot 15 Owner: Paul & Jaqueline Butler, 1202 W Cherry, Paris, TX 75460 $3693.25 in back taxes owed. Mr. Talley has had no contact with the property owners. Mr. Talley showed pictures of high grass and weeds, vegetation is growing into the house, the house is unsecure, the roof is leaking. There is extreme water damage, the ceiling is falling, the sheetrock is pulling loose and there is deterioration along the roof line. The roof at the back of the house has completely collapsed. 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 Vicky Ballard to follow Robert Talley's recommendation for the property owner to demolish the property in 30 days, if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a $1000 per day civil penalty to the property. Motion carried unanimously. 4 -0 G. 1160 NW 15th, City of Paris, Block 232, Lot 1 -A Owner: Clayton & Eloise Miles, 110 NW 28th, Paris, TX 75460 No back taxes owed. Robert Talley stated that the home owner came in and signed the Right of Entry for the City to demolish this property. Mr. Talley showed pictures where the house is unsecure, there are holes in the roof and it is deteriorating. There is extensive damage to the inside of the house, ceiling tiles are falling 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. Motion was made by Zac Saffle, seconded by Johnny Norris to follow Robert Talley's recommendation for the property owner to demolish the property in 30 days, if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a $1000 per day civil penalty to the property. Motion carried unanimously. 4 -0 H. 551 NW 1It', City of Paris, Block 84, Lot 31 Owner: Vannessa Gail Bills, 2108 Sunset Dr., Brookston, TX 75421 $4825.83 in back taxes owed. Robert Talley spoke with the property owner. She stated she is disabled and could not attend the meeting. She agrees that the house needs to be demolished. Mr. Talley showed pictures of missing ceiling tiles, junk and rubbish on the inside, there are broken windows and the wood under the windows is rotted. The foundation is rotting and sinking, the back door is unsecure as well. 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 follow Robert Talley's recommendation for the property owner to demolish the property in 30 days, if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a $1000 per day civil penalty to the property. Motion carried unanimously. 4 -0 I. 319 SW 7th, City of Paris Block 119 -B, Lot 3 Owner: V. O. Thomas, 910 W. Cherry, Paris, TX 75460 $409.56 in back taxes owed. Robert Talley stated that this structure has come before BSC in either October or November. Mr. V.O. Thomas has passed away and the property passed to his son, David Thomas. Mr. Talley met with David Thomas and he stated that he was trying to sell the property to one of the neighbors but that the sale fell through. Mr. Talley showed pictures of missing and deteriorated wood along the roof line and the foundation, the back porch is rotted and the roof is leaking. 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 Vicky Ballard to follow Robert Talley's recommendation for the property owner to demolish the property in 30 days, if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a $1000 per day civil penalty to the property. Motion carried unanimously. 4 -0 K. 35 Drive -In Ave, City of Paris Block 251, Lot 17, A786 Russell Survey Owner: Daisy Grays, 2535 701h Ave SW Trlr., Tumwater, WA 98512 No back taxes owed. Robert Talley has had no contact with the owner. Mr. Talley showed pictures of the structure being unsecure, the metal siding is missing, the floor is deteriorated and there are holes in the roof. The building is collapsing and there is vegetation growing into and around the structure. There is also extensive fire 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 Johnny Norris, seconded by Zac Saffle to follow Robert Talley's recommendation for the property owner to demolish the property in 30 days, if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a $1000 per day civil penalty to the property. Motion carried unanimously. 4 -0 L. 338 E Washington St, City of Paris, Block 160, Lot 3 Owner: Tommy Gene & Carlene Moreland, 338 E Washington, Paris, TX 75460 $5286.79 in back taxes owed. Robert Talley has had no contact with the owners but has spoken with the neighbors. Mr. Talley stated that the property was going to be brought before the commission last month but the neighbors stated they had plans to fix it up but they have decided not to proceed. Mr. Talley showed pictures of high grass and weeds, the roof at some point had tarps on it to stop roof leaks but the tarps have deteriorated. There is a hole in the roof and the shingle show signs of deterioration, there is water damage and deterioration along the roof line and missing wood along the bottom of the house, there is also standing water under the house. There is junk and rubbish in the back of the house and the foundation is starting to lean. Motion was made by Zac Saffle, seconded by Johnny Norris to follow Robert Talley's recommendation for the property owner to demolish the property in 30 days, if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a $1000 per day civil penalty to the property. Motion carried unanimously. 4 -0 N. 319 SW 7th, City of Paris, Block 119 -B, Lot 3 Owner: Shawn Simon, 319 SW 7th, Paris, TX 75460 No back taxes owed. Robert Talley stated that this property came before the commission last month but Mr. Talley wanted to make sure the owner, who is in the penitentiary received notification. Mr. Talley spoke to the mail room clerk at the prison who stated that Mr. Simon would be receiving the letter. Mr. Talley showed pictures of the front of the house have roofing felt paper instead of siding or brick, there is junk and rubbish around the house, the shingles have blown up in places on the roof and the back of the house is starting to collapse. There is also a shed in the back of the property that is unsecure and has rotting and missing wood. 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 Vicky Ballard to follow Robert Talley's recommendation for the property owner to demolish the property in 30 days, if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a $1000 per day civil penalty to the property. Motion carried unanimously. 4 -0 D. 440 NW 13t', Gorham Addition, Block 1, Lot 4 Owner: Darin Crites, 1355 Sperry Ave., Paris, TX 75460 $377.93 in back taxes owed. Robert Talley stated that Charles Rudd contacted him saying that he purchased this property and he was going to try and attend the meeting but he was a truck driver and was working out of town. Mr. Talley informed the commission that the dogs that were kept in the house have been removed. Mr. Talley showed pictures of the support on the side porch missing, that the house is unsecure and that the back of the structure is falling in. Someone has begun to demolish the house, there are no doors or windows in the back of the structure and because of this and the missing porch support the house is a danger. 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 Vicky Ballard to follow Robert Talley's recommendation for the property owner to demolish the property in 30 days, if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a $1000 per day civil penalty to the property. Motion carried unanimously. 4 -0 The Commission expressed a concern due to the dangerous nature of this structure and asked that it be moved up on the demolition list once the 30 days have expired. 5. Code Enforcement update. (1.) Changes have been made to the spreadsheet so that the print is bigger and easier to read. The property owners name and the ID# have been removed from the report. (2.) Question was asked about the old Bell Building. Robert Talley stated that Chip Harper has hired someone to immediately start working on clean up and repair of where the roof had fallen in. (3) Mr. Talley stated that 103 structures have been demolished so far this year. (4) 808 Pine Bluff: the Fire Department checked the roof and saw no holes or leaks. The owner has secured it. A question was asked by the commission as to if the structure was vacant or not as they have driven by and seen cars parked there. Code Enforcement Officer Audra Lane informed them that the neighbors from across the street have been parking there to help deter vagrants. Mr. Talley is going to speak to the new tax attorney about foreclosing on this property. 5. Future agenda items. (1) Next meeting July 18, 2013. 6. Adjournment Motion was made by Johnny Norris, seconded by Don Wilson to adjourn the meeting at 4:43pm. Motion carried unanimously. 4 -0 APPROVED THIS 18" DAY OF JULY 2013. "AV1--J Chairman