02/18/2019 MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2019
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
Stephanie Harris
Thomas McMonigle
Clyde Crews
Debra Burge
C. Others present:
Joyce Freeman
Chad Lindsay
2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. (January 28, 2018)
3.B. Motion not carried unanimously; was 3-1,
3.D. Add `recommendation' after `Robert's.'
Motion made by Johnny Norris, seconded by Mike Folmar to approve minutes.
Motion carried unanimously. 7-0
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:
D. 845 E Washington; Gibbons 1St Addition Block 6, Lot 55
Owner: Joyce Freeman, 2211 E Polk, Paris TX 75460
Robert Talley stated owner is present. Large tree fell on house knocking off
front porch and creating hole in roof, exposing attic. Additional hole in roof.
Robert Talley's recommendation: Demo within 30 days, or city has right to
do so.
Owner: Joyce Freeman, 2211 E Polk, Paris TX. Have re -done house twice.
Tree has been cut up. Pile of brush hauled off. Ready to fix roof and porch.
Have already put about $25,000 into house, inside and out. Would like to repair.
Discussion:
Owner asked for 30 days to repair.
Motion made by Johnny Norris, seconded by Mike Folmar to give owner 60
days to repair, and brought back to BSC at next meeting for review.
Motion carried unanimously. 7-0
A. 1St National Bank; City Block 8, Lot 7 & 8
Owner: CTRA Property Holdings Corp, 8004 Two Coves Dr, Austin TX 78730
Robert Talley stated property previously presented Oct 15, 2018, with repair
orders for 90 days to repair basement structure beneath sidewalk. Handout of
Bustamante report (attached to these minutes) references in numerous places
sidewalk needs to be closed and subsurface repairs made. To date, no permits
have been pulled or work done. City has installed permanent fencing for public
safety since no repairs have been done.
Robert Talley's recommendation: Assess civil penalties of $50 per day on
structure beginning 30 days from today assuming work has not been done.
Discussion:
West wall was repaired on this building.
Motion made by Johnny Norris, seconded by Sally McEwin to assess $100
per day civil penalties. Owner has received notice of the provisions of
Chapter 7, Article III of the City of Paris Code of Ordinances; and after
owner received notice failed to take action necessary for compliance with
said article and further failed to comply with the terms of the October 15,
2018 order. Motion carried unanimously. 7-0.
B. 716 E Washington; Gibbons Park Block 2, Lot 5
Owner: Beulah Cross, 716 E Washington, Paris TX 75460
Robert Talley stated no contact with owner. Unsecure; missing and deteriorating
wood outside. Underpinning tilting out, foundation sinking. Hole through
roof. Water damage inside. Hole in floor.
Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demo within 30 days,
or city has right to do so.
Motion was made by Johnny Norris, seconded by Ben Vaughan to accept
Robert's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 7-0.
C. 233 181 NW; Westview Addition Block A, Lot 4-B
Owner: William Cupit, 1305 Lamar Ave Ste D, Paris TX 75460
Robert Talley stated cannot determine current ownership; quit -claim deed has not
been filed. No contact from owner. Roof covering peeling off, holes in roof,
portion of roof has collapsed. Debris in yard. Foundation beginning to sink.
Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demo within 30 days,
or city has right to do so.
Motion was made by Sally McEwin, seconded by Ken Kohls to accept
Robert's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 7-0.
E. 336 25" NE; City Block 257-B, Lot 9
Owner: Sandra Bullard, 336 25th NE, Paris TX 75460
Robert Talley stated partially demoed; had demo permit, but expired beginning of
January. Owner has renewed demo permit. Asked for 30 days to complete
demo.
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 Ken Kohls to accept Robert's
recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 7-0
F. 133 8' NE; City Block 29, Lot 9
Owner: Charlotte Robinson, 133 8th NE, Paris TX 75460
Robert Talley stated no contact with owner. Currently vacant. Half of porch
had collapsed and was pulling away from house. Code Abatement crew pulled
porch away from house for safety purposes. Holes in roof. Attic exposed.
Unsecure. Open windows. Missing/deteriorating wood outside. Pier & beam
house has shifted off of the foundation blocks, falling about 2-3 feet.
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 Ben Vaughan to accept
Robert's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 7-0
4. Code Enforcement update.
5 structures demoed in January 2019.
3 demoed in Dec 2018.
1 demoed in Nov 2018.
3 demoed in October 2018.
260 S Main going to a Sheriff's deed sale.
5. Adjournment.
Motion was made by Ken Kohls, seconded by Johnny Norris to adjourn the meeting
at 4:17 pm. Motion carried unanimously. 7-0
APPROVED THIS 18 DAY OF MARCH 2019.,�.
Chaman