02/22/2021 MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2021
3:00 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
Josh Jones
Reeves Hayter
Pat Conrad
Carlton Cooper
Ken Kohls
B. Staff present:
Robert Talley
Debra Burge
Grayson Path
Stephanie Harris
C. Others present:
2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. (January 25, 2021)
Motion made by Kim Walker, seconded by Pat Conrad 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 II 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. 348 6th NE; City Block 64-B, Lot 3
Owner: Sharmane Hawkins, 110 Sandy Ln, Reno TX 75462
Robert Talley stated not main structure; shed behind main structure only. No
contact with owner or tenant. Structure is leaning; coming apart; roof is swayed
and has holes.
Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demo within 30 days, or
city has right to do so.
Discussion:
No idea how long it's been in this condition.
Motion made by Ken Kohls, seconded by Kim Walker, to accept Robert
Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 6-0
B. 1033 7th NE; City Block 93-B, Lot 7
Owner: Bridget Baldwin, 248 2nd SW, Paris TX 75460
Robert Talley stated no contact with owner. Front porch missing. Porch roof
beginning to sag. House has missing and deteriorating wood. Evidence of
foundation damage. Large tree limbs on top of roof, pushing down onto house.
Unsecure.
Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demo within 30 days, or
city has right to do so.
Discussion:
None.
Motion made by Richard Thompson, seconded by Carlton Cooper to accept
Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 6-0
C. 529 Pine Bluff; Locust Hill Block 62, Lot 5
Owner: Debra Williams, 801 Yosemite Trail, Mesquite TX 75149
Robert Talley stated no contact with owner. Code Enforcement sends numerous
letters out on this property. LCAD has had no contact with owner. Seeking
secure orders. Missing and broken windows.
Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, secure within 10 days,
begin significant repairs within 90 days.
Discussion:
Not sure cost of securing; price of plywood currently $28.95 per sheet.
HPC not involved at this point because not asking for demo orders.
Motion made by Kim Walker, seconded by Carlton Cooper to accept Robert
Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 6-0
D. 441 13th NW; City Block 230, Lot 13-A
Owner: Loretta Walters Robison, 2820 Cypress Dr, Paris TX 75460
Robert Talley stated no contact with owner recently. Came to BSC late 2020,
given 90 days to secure and repair. Repairs started, but have stopped.
Windows boarded up. Roof beginning to buckle. New shingles on part of roof,
but no structural work to roof. Back of house is unsecure. Deterioration along
roofline where it meets the house.
Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demo within 30 days, or
city has right to do so.
Discussion:
Last contact with owner was December 2020. Owner left voicemail that she was
planning to pull permits. To date, no permits have been pulled and no further
contact from owner.
Motion made by Ken Kohls, seconded by Richard Thompson, to accept Robert
Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 6-0
E. 233 18' NW; Westview Block A, Lot 4-B
Owner: William Cupit, 1305 Lamar Ste D, Paris TX 75460
Robert Talley stated was in contact with owner November 2020; property line and
ownership discrepancies at that time between 233 18th NW & 1803 Graham.
Letters sent to owners of 233 18th NW & 1803 Graham. Roof covering coming
off; hole in roof. Busted windows. Front door unsecure. Junk and rubbish in
yard. Rotting and deteriorating wood along foundation. Evidence inside of
roof leaking.
Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demo within 30 days, or
city has the right to do so.
Discussion:
None.
Motion made by Carlton Cooper, seconded by Kim Walker to accept Robert
Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 6-0
F. 1803 Graham; Westview Block A, Lot 3 & N Pt 4
Owner: Rafael Rodriguez Mendoza & Ismenia Martinez, 1803 Graham, Paris
TX 75460
Robert Talley stated addressing shed in backyard only. No contact with property
owner. Privacy fence blocks full view of shed. Roof has collapsed. Shed is
falling in on itself.
Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demo within 30 days, or
city has right to do so.
Discussion:
None.
Motion made by Ken Kohls, seconded by Kim Walker, to accept Robert
Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 6-0
4. Code Enforcement Report:
Spreadsheet detail on demos will be provided at next month's meeting, quarterly.
2 houses on E Cherry.
Starting back on E Houston where they got stuck.
5. Adjournment
Motion made by Richard Thompson, seconded by Ken Kohls to adjourn the meeting
at 3:37 pm. Motion carried unanimously. 6-0
APPROVED THIS 22ND DAY OF MARCH, 2021.E
Chairman