09/17/2018 MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 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:
Matthew Allen
Sally McEwin
Johnny Norris
Ben Vaughan
Mike Folmar
Beverly Johnson
Ken Kohls
B. Staff present:
Robert Talley
Thomas McMonigle
Clyde Crews
Stephanie Harris
Debra Burge
C. Others present:
2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. (August 20, 2018)
Correct Items 3 A. & B. to reflect "Robert's recommendation" accepted, not
"amended recommendation." Also, Item 4, should state "issues," not "issued."
Motion made by Sally McEwin, seconded by Ken Kohls to approve minutes with
change. Motion carried unanimously. 7-0
Elections: Sally McEwin nominates to retain Johnny Norris as Chair and Ben
Vaughan as Vice -Chair. Johnny Norris and Ben Vaughan accept. Nomination
carried unanimously. 5-0
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 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:
A. 1037 6th SE; City Block 163-A, Lot 1-A
Owner: Dorothy Hoover, 4409 E I-40 Spc 61, Amarillo TX 79104
Robert Talley stated Code Enforcement has worked this property numerous times;
owner lives out of town. Have not been able to tag in the past due to people
living there. Is vacant now, so has been tagged. No contact with owner. City
removed water meter due to condition of plumbing inside house. Also had
electrical turned off due to illegal attempts to access power from outside pole.
Unsecure. Collapsing in back. Inside is missing significant amount of
flooring. Large hole in roof.
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 Ken Kohls to accept
Robert's recommendation. Motion carried. 7-0.
B. 4145 th SW; City Block 119-B, Lot 20
Owner: Clinton Burnsed, 922 FM 194, Blossom TX 75416
Robert Talley stated called in by neighbors. No contact with owner. Unsecure.
Broken windows; roofline deteriorating. Evidence inside of roof leaking.
Foundation problems. Porch pulling away from house.
Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare nuisance, demo with 30 -days or
city has the right do so.
Commission questions:
Q — How long would it take to bring down this house?
A — About a year; we're starting to get caught up.
Motion was made by Sally McEwin, seconded by Mike Folmar to accept
Robert's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 7-0
C. 404 5th SW; City Block 119-B, Lot 21
Owner: Clinton Burnsed, 922 FM 194, Blossom TX 75416
Robert Talley stated no contact with owner. Unsecure. Porch beginning to fall
off. Foundation damage. Siding peeling off. Deterioration along roofline.
Trash and rubbish inside. Floor has been torn up in several spots. Roof
leaking.
Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare nuisance, demo within 30 days
or city has right do so.
Motion was made by Ken Kohls, seconded by Beverly Johnson to accept
Robert's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 7-0
D. 9565 th SE; City Block 160, Lot 13
Owner: Joe Lynn Crawford, 3379 CR 1033, Greenville TX 75401
Robert Talley stated spoke with owner. In the process of removing contents.
Front top of house is open. Foundation problems; sinking and rotting. Junk
and rubbish in yard.
Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare nuisance, demo within 90 days
or city has right do so.
Commission questions:
Q — Are there any services?
A — No.
Motion made by Ken Kohls to accept Robert's recommendation and that 100
days from notice, report to BSC on status of house, seconded by Ben
Vaughan. Motion carried unanimously. 7-0
E. 948 5th SE; City Block 160, Lot 12-A
Owner: Joe Lynn Crawford, 3379 CR 1033, Greenville TX 75401
Robert Talley stated has spoken with owner. House is sinking. Deterioration
along roof. Back porch deteriorating.
Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance; demo within 90 days
or city has the right to do so.
Motion made by Ken Kohls, seconded by Sally McEwin to accept Robert's
recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 7-0
4. Code Enforcement update.
Q — Can we ask questions about structures that have already had orders issued?
A — Don't know; will find out and let everyone know.
5. Adjournment.
Motion was made by Ben Vaughan, seconded by Ken Kohls to adjourn the meeting
at 4:00 pm. Motion carried unanimously. 7-0
APPROVED THIS 15 DAY OF OCTOBER, 2018.,
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