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06 - Boards & Commissions - MinutesItem No. 6 Regular Meeting of the Paris Visitors and Convention Council Chamber Board Room — 8 West Plaza Monday, August 20th, 2018 — 4:00 PM AGENDA ITEM: 1. Call to Order: Chairman Lisa Walker will preside 2. introduction of Guests 3. Approval of Minutes 4. Approval of Financials for lune, July 2018 S. New Business: A. Action Item: Vote to approve funding to add lighting to Field #7 at the City of Paris Sports Complex next to Love Civic Center. This will help to attract and support more and larger tournaments, many of which would attract out of town teams and their supporters. Previous cost quotes have ranged from $150,000 to $200,000. However, a recent partnership between Musco (a national lighting company) and Hargis Electric offers us a chance to get the lights put in place for approximately $80,000. Approval is for $40,000 from VCC. This will be divided out amongst 3 years. 6. President's Report 7. Event Committee Report S. Director's Report 9. NETT Update 10. Old Business 11. Future Business 1. Events headed to Parisl August: Isaacs and McNeilis Concert August 24th at Love Civic Center; 50th Anniversary of Bug Tussle Trek, Chaparral Square Dance Convention, Rod Run Antique Car Show at the Fair Grounds, September: SDBA Boat Race Finals at Lake Crook, Red River Valley Fair; Southern Gospel Music Association Convention at Love Civic Center 12. Adjourn Posted � ' � SJ- j 4," 5'50 By: Witness: Art) �.)c T3w(l.e-din. �n�„rrk Kyj I I 1U It M NO11y2telWA.4010DN20 6Tj tiI t f 10110 W11 I., 11119I.J111 I 1. The Airport Advisory Board meeting »:c; &¥ to order by Vice -Chairman Ray Ball at 5:32p.m. The following members were present: Anna Spencer, Nathan Bell, Ray Ball, Davit Taylor and Jimmy Noble. The following members ©«<> J» Marks and Daniel Roach. Also present: John Godwin, City Manager, Jerry Richey, Airport Manager; Lanc,I Nicholson, Engineer Technician; Triniti Frazier, Community Development Coordinator; and Paula Portugal, City Council Liaiso». o un6fiz4»#2#d<�: *. Chairman b. Vice-Chairmar Motion was made by Jimmy Noble to select Ray Ball ><? /:m an seconded by Nathan Bell. Motion carried 20. Motion was made by Jimmy Noble to,select Daniel Roach as Vice -Chairman, seconded by Ray Ball. Motion carried 5-0. MWAPTIM A motion to approve the minutes was made by Jimmy Noble and seconded by Anna Spencer. Motion carried 5-0. METEM3= �� Triniti Frazier, City staff reported the following delinquent hangar rentals that are 60-90 tays past due are Jimmy Smyers $1,037.00, Gifford Russell $67.00. 111111`11111il 111!&0710N-31�4 - ON I 12 MoMMMMMOM MMUM117-MMM9 W a g Toy-= el MT. M4 W $TO W• - Is- dilpIeLLL —(c'-UGULIJ. XTIF. DULI I'Cal- LUI C111LUI aLifIR1117"11; -L'140IIIJ — — CSS HIS Mule 0 a T U extra one billion dollars for airport projects. He further states what sets the $1 billion apart from the rest of the federal money available is three big differences which are no local match is necessary, so instead of the community contributing 5% or 10% of the project cost, a project that uses this money will cost the community nothing. Secondly, rural airports get priority consideration, even if your airport is not on the list, the FAA may decide to award money to your airport. Third, this money is only available until September 2020. Mr. Bell further reads if your airport is interested in being considered for a grant under this provision, your airport must notify the local FAA Airport District Office or Regional Airports Office. There are two deadlines to consider: To receive a grant before October 2018, your airport must notify the FAA by August 8, 2018. To receive a grant between October 2018 and September 2020, your airport must notify the FAA by October 31, 2018. Please note that your airport must meet certain project requirements in order to qualify. Mr. Bell states he has given a list to Triniti Frazier and will email this info to Jerry Richey as well. Ray Ball states we have a good airport plan in place and we need to figure out what we wmilt wiz-,YmI 7.2k f4r form to get to the hangars. Mr. Ball further states if there is going to be a meeting to discuss this he would like to be involved. Ray Ball states we can look into it quickly. The board will get a copy of the documents and website that Mr. Bell has supplied. Lance will get in contact with Air Support Network to see if we can qualify in some shape or form. '!"1111i, MVL=111 M W101111,111111I 0"MWAV11§ IN, R111 1P UW-MbI IIIIIIIIN11 1 9 6 S M Nicholson showed a map to board members explaining where the hangar that was just built is located and that we can put four more hangars on the side of it which would give a total of 8. He ffirther states what we have submitted is a plan along the taxiway. 0 1 - Ray Ball states that we need to try to stimulate business growth at the airport and be listening for opportunities to try to convince them to move out there and to do their business out there. He states space has been a problem all along, inadequate hangars etc. but if board members hear of business wanting to move to a different airport then wr. need to pursue. John Godwin advised that because of the open meetings act you have to be careful with how you word certain agenda items because an open forum is not a legal agenda item. Open forum means you can talk about anything and a person that wants to come to your meeting is not going to know what you're talking about. The open meetings act is a state law and he is obligated to advise. Also, that discussion amongst three or four board members where you are looking over something, you can't do that because if public was here they cannot hear or see what is being discussed. Mr. Godwin states that on August 9, 2018 there is a required board member orientation for all new boards and commissions at 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers. David T-ilor states let me make a -,rersy=tivc on this new business idea with ,% - - 7, that he has been around over the years there are two prongs to attracting new business, one is existing buildings that are derelict, abandoned. Another option is brand new structures so this idea. that Mr. Bell brought up about attracting federal money is viable to consider. 1-triorities and that includes things like taxiways, safety, lights and signs etc. Businesses want to come to places that look well maintained and up-to-date. Once you have more activities, enough flights, take offs etc. more business will open up. Mr. Taylor states he knows we just moved from the one topic earlier when lookinat maps but he did want to ask if someone is familiar with the history of why for 50 lis' years we left all of that right-of-way near that active taxiway open for that purpose and put the hangars back in the hangar complex and how we sort of shifted gears because something different now is because someone came along and said I want to build a big JN4qrp? I �y_,,ger J",J vie �Lid-Oj alit iav�-w ii UWe i gl &j ii j,j came the idea that if you're going to let him go up there then maybe it's an opportunity to extend a string of 2 or 3 privately built hangars and then leave all those things in our master plan going out to the west for city built and city owned hangars. David Taylor states once you clutter that up then you can't undo it and it is a safety concem. ME=. Do away with the open forum discussion and receive an update on the $1 billion funding for airport projects that Nathan Bell mentioned. A motion to adjourn was made by David Taylor and seconded by Anna Spencer to adjourn at 6:30 p.m. Motion carried 5-0. APPROVED THIS 16'h DAY OF AUS ,L, S, 20 t 8., CL,cril rnan MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MONDAY, JULY 169 2018 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 Mike Folmar Beverly Johnson Ken Kohls B. Staff present: Robert Talley Larry Wright Clyde Crews Stephanie Harris Debra Burge C. Others present: Rita C. Dixon PLLC, 8700 Stonebrook Pkwy Box 1996, Frisco TX 75034 2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. (May 21, 2018) Motion made by Ben Vaughan, seconded by Sally McEwin to approve minutes with change. Motion carried unanimously. 6-0 Welcome to Beverly Johnson. 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 II 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: E. 3473 d NE; City Block 59, Lot 19 Owner: Celestine Thomas, c/o Rita C. Dixon PLLC, 8700 Stonebrook Pkwy Box 1996, Frisco TX 75034 Robert Talley stated Rita Dixon, Ms. Thomas' attorney, is present. House is unsecure; deteriorated wood on exterior; windows missing; needs new roof covering. Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demo within 30 days or city has the right to do so. Rita Dixon, appointed by Dallas County Court #2 as guardian of Celestine Thomas' estate. Appointed June 22, 2017, to liquidate real properties of Ms. Thomas. Has signed 6 -month contract with local realtor to sell property. No plans to fix it up. Court date 09/13/18 to follow up with properties. Dependent guardianship; needs approval from court to make decisions other than putting up for sale. Request hold on decisions here today until that date has come. Commission questions: Q — What value did they put on the house? A - $5,000 for house and lot next to it. Q — Did the realtor give you any indication of whether the property would sell? A — Said they would do the best they can. Q — If we grant an extension, what about securing the property? A — (Talley)Would recommend owner/guardian secure the property rather than the city. Q — Ms. Harris, can this commission issue orders to demolish if there's a contract with a realtor to sell? A — See no reason the commission cannot issue demo order. Q — Mr. Talley, do you believe this house is repairable? A — I've seen houses in worse condition that have been repaired. Also, it is easier to sell these properties without a demo order on it. Motion was made by Ben Vaughan to table for 90 days, seconded by Johnny Norris. Motion carried. 4-2. Ken Kohls and Mike Folmar voted no. A. 2591 W Houston; Sperry's 3 d Addition Block 1, Lot 5 Owner: Arnelle Camster, 715 E Cherry, Paris TX 75460 Robert Talley stated owner is deceased. No known living relatives. Missing siding; roof beginning to sag; back of house has fallen in; unsecure. Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare nuisance, demo with 30 -days or city has the right do so. Motion was made by Mike Folmar, seconded by Sally McEwin to accept amended recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 6-0 B. 11374 th SW; Locust Hill Addition Block 1, Lot PT of 1 Owner: Robbie Pantano, 8012 Tatum Ln, Lyles TN 37098 Robert Talley stated house is a total burn -out. Fire damage to front; unsecure; inside still full of burned junk and rubbish; underpinning beginning to bow. Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demo within 30 days or city has the right to do so. Motion was made by Johnny Norris, seconded by Ben Vaughan to accept Robert's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 6-0 C. 628 W Austin; City Block 119-A, Lot 11 Owner: Hattie Blankenship, 618 W Austin, Paris TX 75460 Robert Talley stated owner is deceased. Owner's son lives across the street. Told me wants to fix it up, but after several months nothing has happened. Has been to HPC and they moved it to BSC. Hole in roof; porch beginning to sag; front left of house beginning to sag. Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare nuisance, demo within 30 days or city has right do so. Motion was made by Mike Folmar, seconded by Ben Vaughan to accept Robert's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 6-0 D. 1430 W Kaufman; Talkington-Hodge Addition Block 2, Lot PT 9-10,11 Owner: Grove Trust, JL Moore Trustee, 813 Simmons Dr, Euless TX 76040 Robert Talley stated this case is for the shed in back, not the house. Contacted by neighbors concerned it will fall into their yard. Roof is beginning to collapse. No contact from owners or renters. Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demo within 30 days or city has right to do so. Motion made by Johnny Norris, seconded by Sally McEwin to accept Robert's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 6-0 F. 5345 th NW; City Block 81, Lot 2 Owner: Mitchell Ray, 750 Graham, Paris TX 75460 Robert Talley stated no contact with owners. Total burn -out. Right side about to collapse. Unsecure. Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demo within 30 days or city has right to do so. Commission Questions: Q — When did this catch fire? A — Not sure. Been at least 6 months. Motion was made by Mike Folmar, seconded by Ben Vaughan to accept Robert's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 6-0 G. First National Bank — NW Corner; City Block 8, Lot 7 & 8 Owner: CTRA Property Holdings Corp., 8004 Two Coves Dr., Austin TX 78730 Robert Talley stated no contact with owner. Received complaint from neighboring business that pieces from roof were falling off. Confirmed this was the case. Piece of safety fence was missing; has been replaced. Parts of parapet underneath missing. Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, repair of parapet within 30 days, or back to BSC at which time we can entertain civil penalties. Commission Questions: Q — Do we have to wait the 30 days? A — Yes; State Law gives owner 30 days to appeal. Q — Is distance from wall and fencing adequate? A — Yes; but that's just my opinion. Q — Can netting be added to chain link fence to prevent small pieces from flying through? A — We're already absorbing a cost for the fencing; don't know how much more the netting would cost. Q — If a piece falls off and causes damage or harm, are we responsible? A—No. Q — Does the city have a responsibility to prevent debris from harming someone or causing damage? A — The city is not under obligation or liable for harm or damages. The fence was put up to keep people off sidewalk because of it's condition. Q — Can we require the owner to put up netting or repair the sidewalk to make it safer? A — Yes to both. Motion was made by Sally McEwin, seconded by Ben Vaughan to accept Robert's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 6-0 4. Code Enforcement update. Demo contractors are caught up with Resource Mgmt, and back on our work load. House on Pine Bluff has been demoed; 13th & Graham up next; 41" SE coming up. These were moved up due to complaints. 600 blk 12th SE and house on 12th NE, both on list. Is parking lot fencing at 1" Nat'l Bank gone? Yes. 5. Future agenda items. Status of Westgate Apartments on 7th NW Concrete steps left behind; piers and beams; in the way for mowers. Why can't our Code Enforcement officers write tickets? What type of system do we have for the end of orders issued, next step? Copy of demo spreadsheet. Update on purple house on Fitzhugh. Update on Matthew Allen's position, and make elections in September. 6. Adjournment. Motion was made by Ken Kohls, seconded by Ben Vaughan to adjourn the meeting at 4:26 pm. Motion carried unanimously. 6-0 APPROVED THIS 20th DAY OF AUGUST 2018. 2 C i airinn Paris Public Library Advisory Board Meeting Minutes July 18, 2018 Opening: The regular meeting of the Paris Public Library Advisory Board was called to order at 4:05 p.m. Present: Board members present were Carol James, Connie Dodd, Christina Schock, Ashley Lassiter, Marilyn Threadgill, Rebecca Umphrey, and director Priscilla McAnally. Denise Kornegay was absent. • Approval of Minutes The minutes of the June 20, 2018 meeting were unanimously approved as presented. • New Business: New members Marilyn Threadgill and Ashley Lassiter were presented. Officers were elected by unanimous vote: Carol James - Chair, Connie Dodd - Vice Chair, Ashley Lassiter - Secretary • Old Business: None • Presentations • Budget Report. No unusual expenditures and spending is on track for the year. • Statistical Report. Friends of the Library: no report Director's Remarks A calligraphy workshop is scheduled with 26 participants. The next meeting will be August 15. Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 4:25 p.m. Submitted by Ashley Lassiter, Secretary HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PARIS REG ULAR MEE TING BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING 100 GEORGE WRIGHT HONIES MLIVUlEms` OF June 19, 2 018 Present at the, Meeting. GarySavage Chairman oi.*tlie Board. ofCommissioners TK Haynes - Vice Chairman of the Board of Coutunissiollers Dcwayno Dangerficld Commissioner of the Board ofCom.111issioners Sally Ruthart i Executive Director Kim Snow - PI [A Inspector 1, Meeting Called to order at 12:40 pin on Tuesday. June 19. 2018 b)- Chairman ofthe Board of Comi-nissiortzrs. Gary Sa\ age. 2. HaNing three Board M.-mbcrs proscnt. aquorum. Mr. SuNage thanked and N&eleorned ex erone to the meeting. y 3. Citizens' Foram Opened and closed with no one present to speak 4, %-4inutes from. dw MaN 1, -101 8 Spxial M'cetinil Minutes were apnroticd \Ailh a motion made by Mr. 1. K. : ftiNtio, anu seconded by Mr, De�kayiw, Dangerfield. Pat:,scd- 3-0, 5, NEW B t J S IN -T, S S: A. Occupancy Report - Waiting -fists for PH and. lection. 8. Demographic Reports, and Vacancy R,ports N?,ere all presented to the Board.. B. Financial Report - presented hank state ments and financial graphs flor P11. and Section 8. 6. RESOLL I IONS' 2017-017 Budget Rev,sion for FYI-.' 06/301'201,8 Motion made b\ Mr. I laynes and seconded by Mr. Dannerfield. Motion passed 3-0. i ivagc 7, No further business or questions. a motion 1'()r adjourni'llelItWaS in�ldc bN1' Mr. Isar and seconded by Mr. Hanes. Motion passed 3-0. The meeting was adjourns d at 12:51 pill, APPROVED I HIS,t dayof .2018, Gary Savag-e. C.hainnan RLahart, Sceretary Q