04/17/2017 MINUTESMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION
MONDAY, APRIL 17, 2017
3:30 P.M.
1. Johnny Norris called the Building and Standards Commission Meeting to order at
3:30 P.M.
Roll was called.
A. The following members were present:
Matthew Allen
Sally McEwin
Johnny Norris
Ben Vaughan
Charles Richards
Joseph Scott
Ken Kohls
B. Staff present:
Robert Talley
Thomas McMonigle
Stephanie Harris
Debra Burge
C. Others present:
William Freeman
Manuel Darnell, Jr.
Gary Waite, Attorney -at -Law
2. Approval of minutes from previous meetings. (March 20, 2017)
Joseph Scott recommended approving the minutes, seconded by Sally McEwin.
Motion carried unanimously. 7 -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:"
A. 2418 W. Kaufman; City Block 203, Lot 11
Owner: William Freeman, 286 Creekwood Dr., Sunnyvale TX 75182
B.
C.
Robert Talley stated owner is here. Holes in roof; sections of roof covering
peeled off; missing and deteriorated wood. Underpinning curling under
indicating beginning to sink. Shed has tree fallen onto it, inside shows half of
roof is gone /collapsed.
Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare nuisance; demo within 30 days,
or city has right to do so.
Owner: William Freeman, 286 Creekwood Dr., Sunnyvale TX. Would like to
see if shed is reparable, and would like to repair house.
The commission discussed the ability to repair the structure with the owner and
possibility of demolishing the shed if it was not reparable.
Motion made by Ben Vaughan, seconded by Joseph Scott to grant 90 days to
repair or demo. Motion carried unanimously. 7 -0
406 SW 9th; City Block 131, Lot 4
Owner: Jason Johansen, 360 16th SW, Paris TX 75460
Robert Talley stated no contact with owner, but certified letter signed for.
Missing and deteriorated wood along roof and on the south side and back;
unsecure; roof beginning to sag; inside has extensive damage.
Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare nuisance; demo within 30 days,
or city has right to do so.
The commission discussed the condition of the property and the structure.
Johnny Norris, seconded by Sally McEwin to accept Robert's
recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 7 -0
988 W. Sherman; City Block 131, Lot 25
Owner: Manuel Darnell, Sr., 355 13th SW, Paris TX 75460
Robert Talley stated Items 3C., 3D., 3E., & 3F, and explained that the properties
met the criteria of junk and rubbish ordinance #2017 -009, amending chapters 7
and 17 of the Code of Ordinances, passed and adopted on 03/27/2017. The
owner of the property and his attorney were present. Each property was
addressed separately. New ordinance was highlighted by Robert Talley,
specifically the items included. Also discussed zoning ordinance and zoning
map pointing out these properties are not located in a Heavy Industrial zone.
This property is in a Light Industrial zone. Junk and rubbish included old truck
bed, lumber, metal, concrete, piles of bricks, old metal tanks, screening/caging,
galvanized pipe, compressor, tires, machinery parts, barrels, rubbish, litter, carpet,
tarp, plastic pallets, part of a wood frame building. High grass and weeds, vines,
trees all over lot growing up and around these items indicating they've been there
a long time, not organized, not being maintained.
Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare junk and rubbish a nuisance;
remove all junk and rubbish from property within 30 days, or city has right
to do so.
Gary Waite, representing Mr. Darnell, stated that Mr. Darnell has owned the
properties since 1990s, always with the same business. He discussed how it
didn't always look this way. He said in the last 4 -5 years that the owner has had
severe health problems, but wants to cooperate and get the junk cleaned up. He
also discussed the history of the properties pertaining to code enforcement's
involvement in filing cases in municipal and county court.
The commission discussed the length of time needed to clean the property and
also the current and previous cases filed against the owner in court.
Motion was made by Johnny Norris, seconded by Ben Vaughan to extend 90
days to owner to clean up property, or back to BSC. Motion carried. 5 -2
Charles Richards and Joseph Scott voted nay stating they felt Mr. Darnell
had been given ample time to clean up this property.
D. 943 W. Sherman, City Block 133, Lot 3
Owner: Manuel Darnell, Sr., 355 1P SW, Paris TX 75460
Robert Talley stated this property is zoned multi - family, and that there is no
specific -use permit on this or any of these properties. Mr. Talley discussed the
high grass, weeds, brush, limbs, metal, wires, electrical boxes, trailers full of
rubbish, lawn mower parts and car frames on the property.
Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare junk and rubbish a nuisance,
remove within 30 days, or city has right to do so.
Mr. Waite stated at one point owner was told to get items onto a trailer and it
would be OK.
The commission discussed the property.
Motion was made by Ken Kohls, seconded by Johnny Norris to extend 90
days to owner to clean up property, or back to BSC. Motion carried. 5 -2
Charles Richards and Joseph Scott voted nay stating they felt Mr. Darnell
had been given ample time to clean up this property.
E. 951 W. Sherman, City Block 133, Lot 2
Owner: Manuel Darnell, Sr., 355 13th SW, Paris TX 75460
Robert Talley stated this is the property directly beside Mr. Darnell's house. Mr.
Talley described more trailers full of junk and rubbish, high grass and weeds
around trailers and rubbish. Mr. Talley stated that it's not organized or sorted,
and described tires, lumber, metal pipes, concrete and buckets were also scattered
on the property.
Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare junk and rubbish a nuisance,
remove within 30 days, or city has right to do so.
Motion was made by Ken Kohls, seconded by Johnny Norris to extend 90
days to owner to clean up property, or back to BSC. Motion carried. 5 -2
Charles Richards and Joseph Scott voted nay stating they felt Mr. Darnell
had been given ample time to clean up this property.
F. 961 W. Sherman; City Block 33, Lot 1
Owner: Manuel Darnell, Sr., 355 13th SW, Paris TX 75460
Robert Talley stated this is Mr. Darnell's residence. Mr. Talley described
rubbish, metal, pipes, lumber, and junk scattered on the property. Mr. Talley
stated that the lumber appears to be rotted and unusable. Mr. Talley also showed
photographs where the middle of the house is collapsed. Mr. Talley discussed
the high grass and weeds growing around the rubbish and junk in yard. Mr.
Talley also stated the lean -to in the back yard has collapsed.
Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare junk and rubbish a nuisance,
remove within 30 days, or city has right to do so.
The commission discussed the property.
Motion was made by Ken Kohls, seconded by Johnny Norris to extend 90
days to owner to clean up property, or back to BSC. Motion carried. 5 -2
Charles Richards and Joseph Scott voted nay stating they felt Mr. Darnell
had been given ample time to clean up this property.
4. Code Enforcement update.
1 structure demolished by contractor.
Discussed moving up properties as priorities; city now has a track hoe and have
demolished 2 properties with it.
5. Future agenda items.
Report on repair orders.
6. Adjournment.
Motion was made by Ben Vaughan, seconded by Sally McEwin to adjourn the
meeting at 5:06 pm. Motion carried unanimously. 7 -0
APPROVED THIS 15th DAY OF MAY, 2017.
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