01/23/2018 MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 201'8
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:
Sally McEwin
Johnny Norris
Ben Vaughan —joined at 3:35
Mike Folmar
Ken Kohls
B. Staff present:
Robert Talley
Stephanie Harris
Larry Wright
Debra Burge
C. Others present:
2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. (November 20, 2017)
Motion made by Mike Folmar, seconded by Sally McEwin to approve minutes.
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;"
Article 11 of Chapter 17, entitled "Control of Weeds, Junk, and Other
Objectionable, Unsightly, or Unsanitary Matter of Private Premises;" Chapter 1-6
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paris, Paris, TX:
A. 2405 '114 SW; City Block 119-A., Lot 8
Owner: Gary Goss, David Diane Curtis Alvin Shirley Teresa McDowell Donald
Jr, 718 CR 32900, Paris TX 754601
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Robert Talley stated 2 issues with this property. No contact with owners
recently. Initially requested house be boarded up.
1. Shed leaning.
2. Structure. Screens out, windows
Mainly need to secure, rninor repairs,
broken, siding beginning to bow out.
No evidence of roof leaking.
Robert Talley's recommendation: Shed; declare nuisance and demo within
30 days or city has right to do so. Structure; declare nuisance; repair and
secure within 30 days or back to BSC.
Motion was made by Sally McEwin, seconded by Mike Folmar to accept
Robert's recommendation on the shed. Motion carried unanimously. 5-0
Motion was made by Johnny Norris, seconded by Sally McEwin to accept
Robert's recommendation on the structure. Motion carried unanimously.
5-0
151 25"' NW; Sperry's 3,d Addition Block 1, Lot 3
Owner., Arnelle Canister, 715 E Cherry, Paris TX 75460
Robert Talley stated owner is deceased. Search for heirs or next of kin has not
turned up any living relatives. Hole in roof,, sagging, covering deteriorating
around hole. Back door is open; structure unsecure. Junk and rubbish inside.
Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demo within 30 days,
or the city has a right to do so.
Commission questions.
Q — Are taxes in arears?
A — yes.
Ntotion made by Mike Folmar, seconded by Ben Vaughan to accept Robert's
recommendation. Motion carried unanimously., 5-0
141.25`x° NW; Sperry's 3rd Addition Block 1, Lot 2
Owner: herald Powell, 3915 Alphine, Paris, TX 75460
Robert Talley stated no contact with owner. Unsecure, half roof covering
missing, deterioration along roof line, siding missing on south side, add oil is,
missing roof and half the exterior door, mold inside.
Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare nuisance,, demo within 30 days
or city has right to do so.
Commission questions.
Q Are taxes current'?
A Not sure,
Motion was made by Johnny Norris, seconded by Mike Folmar to, accept
Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 5-0
D. 115 13"' NW; City Block 190, Lot 9
Owner: Tillie Mae Ford, H 24 12`h SE, Paris TX 75460
Robert Talley stated been in contact with owners; agree structure needs to be
demoed. On fixed income; asked for 90 days.
Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demo within 90 days,
or the city has a right to do so.
Motion was made by Sally McEwin, seconded by Mike Folmar to accept
Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 5-0
E. 600 BLK of W Sherman; City Block 134, Lot 3
Owner- Troy Jones, Jr., PO Box 254, Paris TX 75461
Robert Talley stated no contact with owner, but did sign for certified letter.
Structure is unsecure, about to fall.
Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demo within 30 days,
or the city has a right to do so.
Motion was made by Mike Folmar, seconded by Ken Kohis to accept Robert
Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 5-0
4. Code Enforcement update.
Sidewalk in front of downtown bank bldg; all work is on hold until litigation is complete.
East side of building has been cleaned up.
5. Future agenda items.
1. Discussion about contract mowing for lots,
Stephanie Harris — Not under the purview of this commission.
2. Where are we at collecting taxes and/or selling property.
Stephanie — Again, not under the purview oft ais commission.
3. Update on property on W Washington,
6. Adjournment.
Motion was made by Ben Vaughan, seconded b)r Ken Kohis to adjourn the meeting
at 4:13 pm. Motion carried unanimously. 5-0
APPROVEDTHIS 19"' DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2018,
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