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05/20/2013 MINUTESMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MONDAY, MAY 209 2013 3:00 P.M. 1. Don Wilson called the Building and Standards Commission Meeting to order at 3:00 P.M. Roll was called. A. The following members were present: Don Wilson Johnny Norris Vicky Ballard Zac Saffle B. Staff present: Robert Talley Nicki Brown Dale Maberry Stephanie Harris Larry Wright C. Others present: Sue Lancaster — City Council Jimmy Smith — home buyer Johnny King — home owner Erpal Jordan — home owner Mr. Harper — Property owner Britton Bostic — representative for Mr. Harper Trey Kampfer (Ellis Law Firm) — Representative of Mr. & Mrs. James Morrison 2. Approval of minutes from previous meetings. (March 18, 2013 — amended & April 15, 2013) Motion was made by Johnny Norris and seconded by Vicky Ballard to approve the minutes for the March 18, 2013 and April 15, 2013 meetings. Motion carried unanimously. 4 -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. K.; 818 -820 W Sherman, City Block 131, Lot 21 & E Pt of 23 K. 818 -820 W. Sherman, City of Paris, Block 131, Lot 21 & E Pt. of 23 Owner: Travis Grayson Family LTD Partnership, PO Box 326 Powderly, TX 75473 Present: Jimmy Smith, 527 S. Austin Apt. 123 Denison, TX 75020 (If Mr. Smith gets the ok to start repairs he is going to secure a deed for contractor.) No taxes owed. Mr. Talley stated that this property has deteriorating wood, sheetrock, and is unsecure with open 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. Mr. Smith explained that he wants to level the property, replace the windows, put new steps and paint on the structure. He said the roof is not leaking. Zac Saffle asked what time frame Mr. Smith was looking at. The commission reminded Mr. Smith he has to get permits for the repairs. Mr. Smith said he could have the structure secured this week and repairs done in two months. Motion was made by Johnny Norris, seconded by Zac Saffle to give Mr. Smith 7 days to secure the property and 60 days to repair the property. Motion carried unanimously. 4 -0 Request was made by Robert Talley to move to item 3. D., 715 NW 5th, City Block 88, Lot 16 D. 715 NW 5th, City of Paris, Block 88, Lot 16 Owner: Odessa King, 4314 Cicero St. Dallas, TX 75216 Present: John King, 936 E Ledbetter Dr. Dallas, TX 75216 No back taxes are owed. Robert Talley explained that this property was brought to the commission several months ago. The property is unsecure with open doors and windows. Broken windows, deterioration of the houses walls and roof. The inside is stripped of wiring, holes inside and you can see through to the outside. There is also water damage inside 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. King asked for 90 days to repair the house. Mr. King just opened a funeral home in Paris and plans to secure the house and demolish the shed in the back. Motion was made by Vicky Ballard, seconded by Zac Saffle to give Mr. King 2 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. F., 2112 W. Kaufman, City of Paris, Block 204, Lot 8 F. 2112 W Kaufman, City of Paris, Block 204, Lot 8 Owner: Billy H & Erpal A Jordan, 15 SW 45th Paris, TX 75460 Present: Erpal Jordan and Glenda Harper (friend) No back taxes are owed. Robert Talley showed pictures of an apartment and a house on the property that are both unsecure, with broken windows and scattered glass. He explained that we have had several complaints on the property. Robert Talley's recommendation: Secure and repair the property in 90 days. Glenda Harper spoke for Erpal Jordan and explained that Mrs. Jordan's husband has recently passed away and that she is trying to help Mrs. Jordan get several things in order. Mrs. Harper asked that Mrs. Jordan have 90 days to decide what she can do to fix the house. Johnny Norris asked if the property could be secured and Don Wilson asked Mr. Talley if the City of Paris could help secure the property. Robert Talley said the City would help secure the property and contact the police to patrol the property regularly. Motion was made by Johnny Norris, seconded by Vicky Ballard to give Mrs. Jordan 90 days to secure the property with the City of Paris's help. Request was made by Robert Talley to move to item 3. C., 270 SW 1st, City of Paris, Block 177 -A, Pt. Lot 3 -A. C. 270 SW 1St, City of Paris, Block 177 -A, Pt Lot 3 -A Owner: We Reit LLC TLLC, 2510 S. Church Paris, TX 75460 Present: Mr. Harper (property owner) and Britton Bostic — representative 425 S. Church Paris, TX 75460 Robert Talley explained that the property came to the commission in 2012. Since 2012 more of the roof has fallen. A fence has been placed around the property by the property owners for safety reasons. The south wall doors are buckling, there's roof damage, and missing widows. 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. Britton Bostic told the commission that she and Mr. Harper met with a brick mason and a carpenter and that moisture is causing the bricks to turn to sand. The proposed plan that they are working on to repair the building consists of starting with fixing the brick and working with a brick mason. This will be a slow process. The building presents no danger and they do have a fence around the property for safety. Ms. Bostic estimated that it could take up to six months to finish this project and the project repairs should start in about two weeks. Mr. Wilson asked if Ms. Bostic felt comfortable that the walls will not fall out. Ms. Bostic said she felt very comfortable that the walls would not fall out and that a new structural engineer needs to be hired. Motion was made by Johnny Norris, seconded by Vicky Ballard to give We Reit LLC TLLC 90 days to repair the property, but they must give Robert Talley progress reports every 30 days. Motion carried unanimously. 4 -0 Request was made by Robert Talley to move to item 3. N., 732 NW 191h, City of Paris Block 238, Lot 3. N. 732 NW 19th, City of Paris, Block 238, Lot 3 Owner: Bill & Mary Winfrey % James Morrison, 305 W Elms Rd. 4B4 Killeen, TX 76542 Present: Trey Kamper (Ellis Law Firm) 101 W Houston. Mr. Kamper was appointed as the administrator of Mr. and Mrs. Winfrey's estate. The estate has no money. $299.74 back taxes owed. Robert Talley spoke with James Morrison on the phone. Robert Talley explained that the structures walls are leaning and sinking into the ground and has sunk up to the windows, it has rotted wood, and several complains have been filed with the Code Enforcement department on this property. 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. Kampfer stated that he was appointed to represent the administrator of the Winfrey's will which no longer has funds in it. Mr. Morrison's wife was the only heir to the estate. Mr. Kampfer explained that the property and the property next door were both under a contract with a realtor and since the notification on condemning the property the realtor has rescinded the contract and the contract has to be re- worded. Mr. Kampfer asked for additional time for both properties to sale the properties. Motion was made by Johnny Norris, seconded by Zac Saffle 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. O., 740 NW 19th, City of Paris Block 238, Lot 1. O. 740 NW 19th, City of Paris, Block 238, Lot 1 Owner: Edith Mildred Winfrey, 305 W. Elm Rd. #B4 Killeen, TX 76542 Present: Trey Kamper (Ellis Law Firm) 101 W Houston. Mr. Kamper was appointed as the administrator of Mr. and Mrs. Winfrey's estate. The estate has no money. Robert Talley showed pictures of deterioration, damage around the porch, unsecure, roof is leaking, water damage, and there are two sheds in the back of the house that are deteriorated also. 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 Johnny Norris, 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 A. 327 E Washington, City of Paris Block 146, Lot 15 Owner: Jan O'Brien Dyke, 731 SE 3rd Paris, TX 75460 Mr. Dyke left a message on Mr. Talley phone that she would like another extension. $1654.66 back taxes owed. Robert Talley tagged this house at the end of 2012. In February he brought it to the commission and the commission gave the home owner 60 days to repair. There have been no repairs done to the property. Robert Talley showed pictures of the property where its roof is peeling and the wood is deteriorating. 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 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. 1035 W Houston, Conner Place, Block 2, Lot 3 -A & 4 Owner: Jackie Jones, 1035 W Houston Paris, TX 75460 $1054.90 back taxes owed. Mr. Talley explained that this property came to the commission in the past and the property owner said the property was being sold so the commission gave the property owner 90 days to repair the property. The reason the property looks better is because the City of Paris abatement crew cleaned up the property. The structure is unsecure, has deterioration of wood, front porch is rotting, window seals are rotting, cats are living inside the property and the roof is deteriorating. 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 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 E. 350 NW 4th, City of Paris, Block 55, Lot 7 Owner: Willie G & Verdie R Williams, 2010 Shiloh St. Paris, TX 75460 Robert Talley explained that this structure was brought to the commission a few months ago and a 30 day demolish order was put on the property. After the meeting the property owner contacted him and asked to be given an opportunity to talk to the commission. That's why it's on the agenda. After much discussion between the commission and the Assistant City Attorney, Stephanie Harris, no action is needed and the original order stands. G. 327 SW 7th, City of Paris, Block 119 -B, Lot 4 Owner: HR Smith 235 SW 46th Paris, TX 75460 Robert Talley has had no contact with the property owner. Mr. Talley stated that this properties porch is broken, the house is sinking, there are holes in the roof, the house is falling off the blocks, and the underpinning is folding under making the house lean. 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 H. 319 SW 7th, City of Paris Block 119 -B, Lot 3 Owner: Shawn Simon — Mr. Simon is in the penitentiary. No back taxes owed. The only contact Robert Talley's had with anyone is a lady saw the red tag on the house and called to ask if she can get some of her stuff out of the house. Mr. Talley showed pictures of the property where it is missing the siding, the roof leaks, roof deterioration, it's unsecure with broken windows, and the shed in the back of the property is falling 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. Dale Mayberry, City of Paris Fire Marshall, stated that the house has no value and it's unsafe. 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 I. 550 SW 3rd, City of Paris Block 136, Lot 8 Owner: James Lee & Kathy A Ausmus, 719 3`d St. SW Apt. A Paris, TX 75460 $11,013.72 back taxes owed. Mr. Talley said the owner Kathy Ausmus hasn't lived in the house in 19 years. She abandoned it and doesn't want anything to do with it. Mr. Talley showed pictures of the structure being unsecure, deconstructed floor, siding missing and junk and rubbish everywhere. There is a shed in the back that's collapsing, has termite damage, 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 J. 436 & 440 SW 2nd, City of Paris Block 176, Lot 14 Owner: Buford Ray Jordan, 444 2nd SW Paris, TX 75460 No back taxes owed. Robert Talley asked to table this property due to a sale is in progress. The closing date is scheduled for June 12, 2013. If the property doesn't sale Mr. Talley will bring it back to the Building and Standard Commission. Motion was made by Johnny Norris, seconded by Zac Saffle to follow Robert Talley's recommendation to table the property pending sale. Motion carried unanimously. 4 -0 L. 2722 Bonham, Sperry's 1St Addition, Block 8, Lot Pt 24, 26, All 25 Owner: JD & Jane H Polk, 2722 Bonham St. Paris, TX 75460 No back taxes owed. Robert Talley stated that he has had no contact with the owners but has talked to the daughter. The daughter said they were going to demolish the house and would like to have 30 days to accomplish the demolition. Mr. Talley showed pictures where the property is unsecure, it has deterioration of the foundation, the floor is deteriorating, there's missing wood, missing windows, holes in the floor, and the walls are separating. 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 M. 3340 Bonham, Mayer Addition, Block 5, Lot 26 Owner: Michael & June Fagan, 1034 19th NW Paris, TX 75460 $7009.80 back taxes are owed. Mr. Talley stated that property has high grass and weeds, it's unsecure with broken windows and doors, deteriorated roof, windows seals, the foundation are separating, and there's water damage inside 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 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 P. 1533 Washington, City of Paris Block 112 -F, Lot 12 Owner: Par Trust c/o JL Moore Trustee, 813 Simmons Euless, TX 76040 $5447.63 in taxes owed. There has been no contact with the owners. Robert Talley stated this property came to the commission about 16 -18 months ago. The owner did take the front porch off and boarded up the house. Since then, no work has been done to the house and a hole is in the roof, the property is unsecure, windows are open, screens are peeled back, there is a tree growing out of the house, the roof is separating, the underpinning is separating, the structure is sinking, and there is water damage from the leaks. 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 Q. 1001 E Grove, City of Paris Block 175, Lot 3A Owner: Grove Trust C/O JL Moore Trustee, 813 Simmons Dr. Euless, TX 76040 $3688.76 in taxes owed. Robert Talley told the Commission that this property came to the commission in 2012 and the property owner still hasn't done any repairs to the property. The property has a deteriorated roof, holes in the roof, and it's unsecure. The property owner had asked for 90 days and it's been 5 months. 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 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 4. Code Enforcement update. (l.) As of May 3, 2013 there have been 67 house demolished by the City and 20 voluntarily demolished by owners, to total 87. (2.) Johnny Norris asked if 326 SE P doesn't do the work she agreed the commission needs to see the property again. 5. Future agenda items. (1) Next meeting June 17, 2013. 6. Adjournment Motion was made by Johnny Norris, seconded by Zac Saffle to adjourn the meeting at 4:40pm. Motion carried unanimously. 4 -0 APPROVED THIS 17" DAY OF JUNE 2013. Chairman