05/10/2017 MINUTESREGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 EAST KAUFMAN
PARIS, TEXAS
WEDNESDAY, May 10, 2017
Chris Dux, Chairman
Sarah Barbee Vice Chairman
Linda Knox
Skipper Steely
Cheri Bedford, HPO
Absent: David Alarid
Council Liaison, Matt Frierson
Guests: Barbara Wilson
The meeting was called to order at 4:05 p.m. by Commissioner Dux
April 12, 2017 minutes were approved 4-0
Commissioner Barbee gave a review of the design standards on signage within the Historic
District.
Commissioners Steely asked if Code Enforcement could go and check the condition 1144 5`h
SW property.
A motion was made to send structures 1507 W Houston, 1435 W Houston, 1518 W Houston,
1217 W Shiloh, 1321 Belmont, to the Buildings and Standards Commission since they cannot
be rehabilitated and designated on the National Register of Historic Places, as a recorded
Texas Historic Landmark, or as historic property as designated by the City Council of the City
of Paris. Commissioner Barbee made the motion to approve, seconded by Commissioner
Steely. Motion carried 4 - 0
Progress Report by Commissioners and possible action on previously listed houses that have
been pulled from the agenda:
623 6rh SE Commissioner Dux reported that the owner is not intending to do anything with this
house, and would be willing to sell it, but has not had anyone interested.
424 Graham Commissioner Steely reported that the owner done alterations such as removal
of the porch, and putting plastic over the windows, but nothing has been done since this
time, and the structure looks worse than it did.
Commissioners Dux asked if there is a way to see if the taxes are delinquent and attempt to
get the houses on the list for delinquent tax sales before their condition is so bad.
408`h NE Commissioner Steely said the building was in an probate and completely tied up in an
estate. Commissioner Steely felt there was not hope for this structure.
These structures will be placed on the agenda at the next meeting to send to Buildings and
Standards Commission.
HPO report by Cheri Bedford,
A plea for commissioners to attend the event Imagine the Possibilities event on May 20, 2017
as support on the day of the event. A review of which buildings are going to be showcased was
presented in DowntownTX. A report of which marketing for event has been completed for the
event: Posters, Facebook, radio, balloons. Commissioners Barbee offered to blow up balloons
and deliver the day of the event. Peoples Bank was very happy to be a location on the tours,
and they are going to provide several volunteers.
A reminder was given to the Commissioners to save the date for the NAPC Commissioners
training on Wednesday July 26, 2017, and this is a top notch training and the hours all day.
Commissioners were made aware of the resignation of Pat Conrad & Leah Rolen (MSAB) and
given a reminder to reapply if Commissioners are interested and eligible to serve another
term.
Glee Emmite was selected from the Main Street Advisory Board to be the liaison to the Historic
Preservation Commission in place of Leah Rolen.
Future agenda Item:
How to designate a property a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark (RTHL)
Cheri to send the process out.
Belford Apartments
Lamar Hospital update
The Commission reviewed the local landmarks and standalone districts on the map.
With no further items, a motion was made by Commissioner Knox to adjourn at 5:20 p.m.
Motion carried 4-0.
Chair