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06 - Minutes & Reports - Boards & CommissionsItem No. 6 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2020 3:30 P.M. 1. Robert Talley called the Building and Standards Commission Meeting to order at 3:00 P.M. Roll was called. A. The following members were present: Richard Thompson Kim Walker Reeves Hayter Josh Jones Pat Conrad Ken Kohls B. Staff present: Robert Talley Denene Johnson Grayson Path Clyde Crews Stephanie Harris Roger Colson - Absent C. Others present: Lewis Clark Glenn Stone 2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. (October 19, 2020) Motion made by Ken Kohls, seconded by Kim Walker to approve minutes. Motion carried unanimously. 6-0 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, Chapter 11.5 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paris, Paris, TX: A. 503 & 509 E Tudor; City Block 72, Lot 6 Owner: Charles Burton, Clark Lewis & Davis Stanley, c/o Louis Clark, 305 Birch St, Hendrix OK 74741 Robert Talley stated the property owner is present. Most of the windows are boarded and the front door is unsecure. South side of roof is collapsing, sagging, and starting to buckle. The west side roof has a hole and the covering is peeling off. Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, repair or demolish within 90 days, or city has right to do so. Secure within 10 days. Discussion: The roof did not have holes 6 months ago. Inside is solid. Mr. Clark wants to put a roof on it himself. Motion made by Ken Kohls, seconded by Kim Walker, to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 6-0 B. 720 2"d NE; City Block 73-A, Lot 10-A & 10-B Owner: Ellis Norl, c/o Debra Ellis, 1750 Westview PI #A, Arlington TX 76013 Robert Talley stated that he spoke to the owner's daughter and she agrees that the property needs to be demolished. The South side of the property is completely burned. Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demo within 30 days, or city has right to do so. Discussion: None Motion made by Kim Walker, seconded by Ken Kohls, to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 6-0 C. 636 211 NE; City Block 73, Lot 16 Owner: Foster Stone, c/o Glenn Stone, 501 Marita Rd, Greenville TX 75402 Robert Talley stated that Foster Stone passed away, his son Glenn is present. The roof is collapsing on the North side of the house. There is foundation damage and the siding is buckling under. The South side of the roof has missing and deteriorated wood. Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, and start repair within 30 days. If not, bring back to BSC. Discussion: Mr. Stone started cleaning the property out about three weeks ago to sell it. The buyer plans to demolish it himself. Mr. Stone thinks it is salvageable. Motion made by Richard Thompson, seconded by Ken Kohls to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 6-0 D. 1311 E Hickory; East Park Block 1, Lot 9-11 Owner: Galbert Obeda, PO Box 222, Paris TX 75461 Robert Talley stated that the roof is sagging, has missing and deteriorated wood, and has a large hole in it. There is deterioration between all of the rafters. Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demo within 30 days, or city has right to do so. Discussion: There is not a house on this property. Motion made by Richard Thompson, seconded by Josh Jones, to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 6-0 E. 828 12t' NE; Belmont Addition Block 9, Lot 12 Owner: Connie McCann et ux, 6120 Glenwood Rd, Paris TX 75462 Robert Talley stated there is missing and deteriorated wood on the side of the house. The owner is present and has started to demolish it himself. Also, he stated that there is foundation damage. Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demo within 60 days, clean the yard and get a demolition permit. Discussion: Tony Freelen, the new property owner, stated that he lives next door and that it's too costly to repair so he is tearing it down. Motion made by Ken Kohls, seconded by Pat Conrad to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 6-0 F. 654 E Washington; Gibbons Park Block 2, Lot 7 Owner: Gary Goss, 654 E Washington, Paris TX 75460 Robert Talley stated that he's received numerous complaints from the neighbor. The lady who lived there is deceased. People are in and out all the time and someone who lives on the property said that they have electricity. Robert is waiting to hear from Larry Willis at Oncor because he doesn't know if there is power. The house has foundation issues and fire damage— the back of it is burned. Not secure and the neighbor thinks that drug users are going in and out. Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demo within 30 days, or city has right to do so. Discussion: Put orders on it now and determine if the lady has a right to be there. If she's a squatter, we can do what we want. If she has a legal right to be there, then we can't. Stephanie Harris stated that if she resides there by lease or owner permission we can't dislocate her because she lives there legally. Further, she stated that we can dislocate a squatter. Robert Talley asked (declared tenant) to come to the meeting, but she didn't show up. Motion made by Kim Walker, seconded by Pat Conrad to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 6-0 G. 645 E Polk; Gibbons Park Block 2, Lot 17 Owner: Geraldine Brackeen, PO Box 6903, Texarkana TX 75505 Robert Talley stated no contact with owner. People are squatting. It's unsecure and the roof is falling apart. Water damage, floors have rot and mold. Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demo structure within 30 days, or city has right to do so. Discussion: None Motion made by Richard Thompson, seconded by Kim Walker to accept Robert Talley's amended recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 6-0 H. 750 E Tudor; City Block 63, Lot 11 Owner: Marva Jackson, Barbara Williams, Richard Jackson, 750 E Tudor, Paris TX 75460 Robert Talley stated that no one lives here anymore, the house is in bad shape. The motion is only for this structure. Unsecure and the porch is falling off. Roof damage; water is leaking through it. Porch is collapsing and sheetrock is falling. Hole in ceiling; deterioration and rot inside. Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demo within 30 days, or city has right to do so. Discussion: None Motion made by Kim Walker, seconded by Pat Conrad to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 6-0. 4. Code Enforcement Report: 71 properties on the spreadsheet to demolish including two (2) that have been demolished since the last meeting. The City demolished one (1) and Richard Lee demolished the other. Robert Talley said that the reason some properties are still on the list from 2017 is because the list is prioritized by the ones that are the worst. He tries to demolish the ones that have had a fire first. 5. Adjournment Motion made by Richard Thompson, seconded by Ken Kohls to adjourn the meeting at 3:47 pm. Motion carried unanimously. 6-0 M k k APPROVED THIS 25TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2021. ,. �. .. Chairman MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CITY HALL ANNEX CONFERENCE ROOM 150 SE 1st STREET PARIS TEXAS MONDAY JANUARY 0_4,2Q21 5:30 O'CLOCK P.M. 1. The meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 5:3 op. m. by Chad Lindsey. Commissioners Present: Francine Neeley, Chad Lindsey, Sims Norment, Clifton Fendley, and Tylesha Ross Commissioners Absent: Michael Mosher and Austin Anthony City Staff: Grayson Path, City Manager; Triniti Frazier, Development Coordinator; Clyde Crews, Fire Marshal 2. Citizen's forum (Unless an item is posted on the Agenda, the Texas Open Meetings Actprohibits the Commission from responding to any comments other than to refer the matter to a future agenda, to an existing policy, or to a staffperson with specific factual information. Claims against the City, Council Members, or employees, as well as individual personal appeals are not appropriate for citizens' forum) Citizen's forum was declared open. With no one speaking, the citizen's forum was declared closed. 3. Approval of minutes from the meeting of December 07, 2020. A Motion to approve the minutes for the December 07, 2020 meeting was made by Clifton Fendley, seconded by Sims Norment. Motion carried 5-0. 4. Consideration of and action on the Replat of Lots 1, 2, 3, Block A of the Exum 250 Addition, LCAD Property ID 53692 and 120396, located in the 2800 Block of Fitzhugh. Grayson Path states that Donald Lewis owns 2.941 acres in the 2000 Block of Fitzhugh Ave. The property is currently zoned Commercial. The owner is proposing to divide the property into three lots. Me. Lewis has submitted a replat. Path states that both water and sewer are available. The replat complies with City of Paris Subdivision Regulations. Staff recommends approval of the replat. A Motion was made to approve this item by Clifton Fendley, seconded by Francine Neeley. Motion carried 5-0. 5. Adjournment. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:32 p.m. APPROVED THIS lst DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2021 Chairman MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING AIRPORT ADVISORY BOA -RD TH. M-81DAY9 OCTOBER 22,2020,5.,30 pm. 1. The meeting ofthe Airport Advisory Board was called to order at 5:30p. m. by ScoltAvery. Members present: Scott Avery, Anna Spencer, Jim Bell and Zachary Ebbs. Absent Ray BA, Jeff Sugg, Scott Hearne City Staff Grayson Path, Derek Dacus, Airport Manager Jerry Richey and Ommeil. Liaison Paula Portugal. 2. Citizens' input. Ted (Iribble (AGPRO) owns planes at the airport and inquired as to the. procedure and car -neat logistics of building a new hangar. .J. Approve minutes from the meeting of September 17, 2020. Jim Bell moved for approval of minutes, Anna Spencer seconded. Motion passW 4-0. 4. Employee recognition for Carla Easton, City Engineer iiin Bell =Awsts that Carla Easton be recognized' for ba contributions to the airport aAd advisory board. Thiswill manifisht in the fD= of a left signed by the chair of the board. S. Receive FBO Report. Jefty Itiebey reports that conetatt has beenoured for Tremhard's hangar. Charles McNeal wAnts, to build a. hangar. Without tamway. conshuodon this location would be the log available spot to construct a new hangar. The hay hasbeenbailed off the field. Clarification is asked for on the status of possible now construction. 6. Discuss hangar rentalfees1revertya. Grayson presents that 4. lesse;6s are beyond; 90 day& late. It has been turned over to Stephanie Hangar (City Attorney) in Ordek to Stait fillthdr PMCe(hWe$ 7. Discuss the status of the taxiway extension project. Grayson Path introduces the item. Derek Dacus states that the state considers any building or pavement improwMeat that is not raWntenw= it 'Tor revenue" project. Dams also .tates that a meeting;has been scheduled between the city and TX DOT Aviation in order to ascertain What projects -need to take priority. It is requested that notes from this meeffig be passed on to the advisory board. Path states that any. road or taxiway extension by the city would neW to be done through the budget proms. Jim Bell requests information on potential, for using leftDVCr funding. 8 Review, discuss, and make recommendations for hangar rental rates. Jenylkitcheyv:resented a chart and states drat contacts had recently been signed bypresent occupants and do include a 1.5% annual escalator. Ritchey states that demand is high for bi=garl rental. The board feels that it is not prepared to offer recommendations for rental rates. Jim Bell moves to table the motion until data can be gathered about hangar rates from =economically comparable cities: Zack Ebbs seconds. 7be motion passes 40. 9. Discuss runway development opportunities. Jim Bell recommends studying the successes of Gainesville airport and seeing how the strategies that led to those maybe applied to Cox Field. Bell speaks on th►e potential for the Red River Navigation Project 10. Items for future agendas Follow up on "AirWrt Development Opportunitieel, Annual Agenda Items APPROVED `I WS 28:ffi DRAY OF JANUARY, 201 Paris Public Library Advisory Board Meeting Minutes December 16, 2020 Opening: Chair -woman Melanie Loughmiller called the regular meeting of the Paris Public Library Advisory Board to order at 4:00 p.m. Present: Board members present were Melanie Loughmiller, Marilyn Threadgill, Steve Hellmann, Jennifer Cullum, Lauren Matthews, Eva Dickey, Council Liaison Linda Knox, Library Supervisor Ron Hervey, and Library Director Priscilla McAnally. Absent was Carol James. I. Approval of minutes. a. The minutes of the November 18, 2020, meeting were approved with corrections. Marilyn Threadgill's name was omitted from those present; and monthly numbers were added to the Budget and Statistical Reports. II. New Business: Ron Hervey gave a brief explanation of the new Disaster Response Plan. Copies were given to members to take home and review. During the January meeting, the plan will be discussed and members will have the opportunity to offer suggestions/corrections/ideas to the plan. III. Old Business: None IV. Presentations: a. Budget Report. Expenditures in November totaled $71,038, which is 13.7% of FY 2020-2021's budget of $727,331 b. Statistical Report. November's circulation was 6,430 items, a decrease of 854 items from November 2019. Library visits totaled 3,111, down from 4,428 over the same period last year. V. Friends of the Library Report: Friends are sponsoring our December Children's program — Brett Roberts. It will be hold on Saturday, December 19 on the library deck. Also the Friends are hosting a retirement reception for Director McAnally on Friday, December 18, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. VI. Director's Remarks: Director McAnally expressed her appreciation for the Library Advisory Board's support of the library and her directorship. She also stated she thought she was leaving the library in good hands with Interim Director Ron Hervey, and in good shape both physically and fiscally. She expressed her gratitude for the staff and their work over the years she has been at the library. The next meeting will be January 20, 2021. Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 4:17 p.m. Submitted by Priscilla McAnally, Library Director For Eva Dickey, Secretary