02/19/2018 MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION
MONDAV, FEBRUARV 19,2 18
3:30 P.M.
1. aIobnny Norris called the Building and Standard's Commission Meeting to order at
3:3 0 P.M.
Roll was called.
A. The following members were present:
Sally McE win
Johim), Norris
Ben VaUgh',111
M e Folmar
Ken KohIs
B. Staft'present:
Roben'falley
Stephanie Harl•is
('lade C re,,k, s
Debra .Bui-ge
C. Others present:
Michael M,,,flone
SLIe L,,meastct-
Chad Lindsey
2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. (January 23, 2018)
Motion made by Ken Kohls, seconded by Mike Folmar to approve minutes.
Motion carried unanimously. 5-0
3. Public flearing 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
as violation of Article: III ol'Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances ofthe City of Paris,
Paris, Texas, entitled "Substandard and Dangerous Buildings and Structures;"
Article 11 of Chapter 17, entitled "Control of Weeds, Sunk, and Other
Objectionable, Unsightly, or Unsanitary Matter of Private llrenfises;" Chapter 1-6,
of the Code of0rdinances of the City of Paris, Paris, TX:
H. X110 .f City Block 66-A, Lot 5
Owner: Michael Malone, 547 S. Main St., flaris'FX 75400
Ken Kohls has recused hirriselffi-on, this property,
Robert Talley stated owner was given 90 days to repair the porch, as, well as a
30 -day extension. Work has started, but not complete. Owner is present,
Michael Maloriel, 547 S, Main, Paris, House is a well-built structure, Front
porch was in good shape until tree -fell Onto it. Didn't realize when nexv roofwas
put on front ront porch, there was existing rot and structural wcakcriingx. Discovered
SOMe IbUndation bearns were rotting out and needed repair, Have leveled those
and re
-buiit support colurrin on porch. Have material to replace steps and work
on back Of house, and for ne�,v roof'. Asking for 30 days with a good rain -free
week. to cornplcte. Only "hazard" remaining is hole in root. I)IMI Oil F1Xiflg Lip
and trying to Sell it.
Robert Talley - Have seen repairs that Mr. Malone has made, and StRiCtUrC is no
lOrIgCI- LIJIS,11'e.
lZobert 'rancy,s recommendation: 30 days to complete repairs, or back to
BSC'.
Commission questions.
Q Mr- MIIIOFIC. XV1111t is Your t("(Ml With. this hOUSC?
A Intended to move in, then bought another house. After purchasing house,
found purses and needles in house and kept getting broken into. W' r' t=
I Ino was
stolen out of'house. Plan to fix it Lip an sell it.
Motion was made by .Johnny Norris, seconded by Mike Folmar to accept
Wbert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried. 4-1
Sally Mel{ ivin voted 11ay on grounds this property has been before BSC in
tile past and owner has already been given 90 days and an extension.
Motion Nvas made by aJohnny Norris, seconded by Mike Fohnar for Ken Kohis to return.
A. 1524 E. Price; Pine BUT Addition Block 3, Lot 31
0\vner: Matt & I-ena Marie Woolurn. c/o Jesse Woolurri, 877 DF1 I FNORA Dr.
065, Duncanville, TX 75 116
Robert Talley stated owner has requested 90 days to derno house; agrees need to
be torn down, Planning to do most of` it hirrisel I'. Not Sure iffle can get it done
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in 90 daysbut will see how 111LICh he can do,
Darnage to roofall around; holes in roof'. beginning to bow.
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l6bert Talley's recommendation: Declare as nuisance, demo within 901 days,
or the city hits as right to do so.
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Commission questions.
Q Demo everything on lot.`?
A StrLlCtUreS, Yes, Cail't make him take dowii the fence. but lie said lie's
plai-inhig to.
Motion was made by Mike Folmar, seconded by Ben Vaughan to accept
Robert's recommendation on the shed. Motion carried unanimously. 5-0
646 17"' NE; City Block 227-B, Lot 1.1
Owner: Charles Somiy Bolton, 33 )40 E, I loustoti, Par],,; TX 75460
Robert Talley stated no contact with owner. Front portion of house Ila'
collapsed-, misecure and Linsalle,
Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demo within 30 days,
or, the city has as right to do so.
Commission questions.
Q — Still power to house?
A - Not sure,
Motion made by Johnny Norris, seconded by Sally McEwin to accept
Robert's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 5-0
2400 N. Main; City Block 250, Lot 13
Owner: E Martin & Arius Wake, 5604 FM 79, Paris TX 75460
Robert Talley stated spoken with omier, Not sure what they want to do, Told
o\,vner lie COUld demo or repair, Asked for 90 days to repair. If' it's too much,
lie xvill demo.
Rob,ci-t'ralley'st-ect)iiiiiietid,itioti: IleptirN),,ithin9Odays orhack toBS(�'.
Motion was made by Sally McEwin, seconded by Ben Vaughan to accept
RobertTalley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 5-0
1238 18"' NW; Few Addition Block 1, Lot 10-A 10-B
Owner: David &TIna Gilbert, 358 13'r' SW. ParjsTX 75460
Robert Talley stated iio contact with owner, but l"irc Marshal has. Complete
bl.lrl]-OLlt.
Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demo within 30 days,
,or the city has as right to do so.
Commission questions.
Q Any issues witli Fire Dept?
A No.
Q When did it bUrn?
,A 3-4 weeks ago.
Motion was made by Mike Folmar, seconded by Sally McEwin to accept
RobertTalley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 5-0
348 13"' SNV; Sperry's 2`1 Addition Block 1, Lot E PT/20
Owner: David &Tina Gilbert, 1238 18"' NW, Maris TX 75461
Robert Talley stated no contact Nxith ovoier, but lire: Marshal lias. Sanie owner
as iteral 3.D. U11SCCUI-C. Fire took out all of north side. Owners expressed
alley agree it needs to be demoed.
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]Zt)bei-tl'alle,y'sreconiniendatioii: Declarea nuisance,demo Nvithin30 (lays,
or the city has as right to do so.
Motion was made by Johnny Norris, seconded by Sally McENvin to accept
Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanituously. 5-0
F. 1440 Sperry; Sperry's 2"" Addition Block 1, Lot 11
Owner: (."urtis Yates, 51 27"' NW. ParisTX75460
Robert Talley stated no contact with O)xner, (.'ornplaInt turned in. Foundation
beginning to sag, holes in roof missing roof covering, beginnin�
tl g to bUckle,
RobertTallcy's recommendation: Declare as nuisance, demo within 30 days,
or the city has a right to do so.
Motion was made by Mike -Fohnar, seconded by -Johnny Norris to accept
Robert Talley's recommendation. Motioiteiii-riedulid:lniliiously. 5-0
G. 37 Clarksville; City Block 3, Lot I I
Owner: TM RF LLC. 508 S. Church St., Paris 'FX 75460
Robert Talley stated property has been to BSC before with repair orders. No
contact with owner, letters come back unclaimed. Front and side windows have
been covered so can't see inside, beat 110 IMII)itS pulled, no contact regarding
repairs with any department at the City, To our knowledge, nothing leas been
repaired. Had to get an administrative search warrant to gain access, to buildfi,ig
in the past.
Robert ]'alley's recommendation: Assessing civil penalty of SIO per day.
Commission questions.
Q Has HPC seen these pictures?
A – Several menibers are aware ofthe condition.
Stephanie Harris — Uncomfortable assessing penalties based on year-old photos.
Thin]<. the COUrse of action should be to obtain another administrative search
warrant to gain access to the building to see what the current condition is.
Motion made by Ken KohIs to put on hold until we can gain access to
building.
Chad Lindsey, 10.50 29"' SE. I work at the building behind this one, and
have seen no work done 5 days a week for the last year.
Motion was made byJohnny Norris, seconded by Ken Kohis to table this
property until current condition can be confirmed. Motion carried
unanimously. 5-0
4. Code Enforcement update.
Provided demo update spreadsheet to BSC members.
5. Future aa-enda items.
Bonham k, 2"dbroken windows,
6. Adjournment.
Motion was made by Ben Vaughan, seconded by Sally MeEwin to adJourn the
meeting at 4:25 pm. Motion carried unanimously. 5-0
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APPROVED "l 19"' DAY OF MARCI-1, 2018.
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