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06 - Boards & Commissions - MinutesItem No. 6 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY MAY 12j_2021 4:00 P.M. Present: Chris Dux, Chairman Laura Caffey, Vice Chair Linda Vandiver, Secretary Matthew Coyle Jennifer Long Glee Emmite Cheri Bedford, HPO Linda Knox, Council Liaison 1. Chairman Dux called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Absent: Ryan Matthews Guests David Cook Kari and Josiah Daniel Shelby Gilliam 2. The April 14, 2021 minutes were approved by acclamation. 3. Discussion and Possible Action of the following Certificates of Appropriateness a. 10 111 ST NE -101 Lamar Ave; Mr Cook was present to represent the Certificate of Appropriateness. He is replacing missing or damaged pieces of his front fagade with in kind materials, and repointing the brick to prevent water damage. He is also doing some touch up painting. A motion was made by Commissioner Emmite and seconded by Commissioner Caffey to grant a certificate of appropriateness for repair. Motion carried. b. 27 Clarksville St: Ms. Gilliam presented the application. The project consists of removal of the diamond shaped doorway on the front facade, placing film on the transom windows to create a uniform shape and reopening up a rear entrance. The commission discussed the placement of the entry doors and ADA accessibility, symmetry with the property and cost effectiveness. The transom windows to the far left were discussed, and the owners plan on making external mulls to create a uniform look. The clear glass will be covered with a film. A motion by Commissioner Long was made to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for the removal of the diamond aluminum entrance and replace them with the fiberglass double doors, with the condition the property owner would research a carpenter who could make wood doors that match the height of the kick plate on the doors with the bulkhead of the storefront. If economically feasible would utilize the new wooden doors, and add mullions to the left side windows to match the profile of the rest of the transom windows, seconded by Commissioner Coyle, motion carried. c. 111 Lamar Ave.: Josiah Daniel represented the Certificate of Appropriateness. The applicant built a counter top bar for outdoor seating. Initially the bar was added to the support columns that it read in a way it could be considered part of the fagade, in which case the bar would not meet the design standards. Advice was sought from the Texas Historic Commission for guidance to meet the desire of the property owner for a outdoor seating counter. Recommendations were made to make a cut a reveal in the front of the bar closest to the support walls to give the look that this is actually an addition of furniture. Commissioner Coyle made a motion to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for the outdoor seating bar with 2 — 4 inch reveals cut in the front portion where it attaches to the support columns. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Long. Motion carried. 4, Discussion and Possible action on the following facade grant: A. 27 Clarksville, Commissioner Caffey made a motion to award a $2500 facade grant upon completion of the scope of work described in the Certificate of Appropriateness application. Commissioner Coyle seconded, motion carried. B. 10 1St ST. NE -101 Lamar Ave, Commissioner Caffey motion was made to award the $2500 facade grant upon completion of the scope of work described in the Certificate of Appropriateness application. Commissioner Long seconded, motion carried. 5. The Commission reviewed the photos of the property and house constructed at 1110 Church Street and agreed that it was in line with the Certificate of Appropriateness #COA-20-1065. Commissioner Coyle made the motion to approve the $1000 facade grant disbursement for the completion of the new construction of a residential structure in the historic district. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Emmite, motion carried. 6. The Commission verified the construction of the residence at 1110 Church Street was in line with the Certificate of Appropriateness. Commissioner Coyle made the motion to approve the verification of construction for the Tax Exemption for the compatible new construction according to the Certificate of Appropriateness #COA-20-1065, seconded by Commissioner Vandiver. Motion carried. 7. The commission reviewed the following structures. A motion was made by Commissioner Coyle the following properties are not able to be rehabilitated or eligible for any historic landmark status. A. 827 W Houston B. 654 SE 9th C. 137 SE 16th D. 127 SE 16th E. 2211 E Polk 8. Cheri Bedford reviewed the Certificates of Appropriateness approved in house. She also gave a small description of up and coming events. Window workshop on May 15, Tree Pruning Class on May 22, and Imagine the Possibilities on June 19. A beautification committee is being put together to assist with downtown street scape. Hearing no further agenda items, the meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m. Respectfully Submitted by Cheri Bedford 45� 2021 Chris Dux, Chairman %,, HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PARIS REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING 100 GEORGE WRIGHT BIOMES MINUTES OF May 18, 2021 Present at the Meeting VIA ZOOMIPHONE: TK Haynes — Chairman of the Board of Commissioners (Zoom) Jenny Wilson — Vice Chairman of the Board of Commissioners (Zoom) Bonnic Bilinski — Commissioner of the Board of Commissioners (phone) Sally Ruthart — Executive Director (Zoom & phone) 1. Meeting Called to order at 12:38 pm on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, by Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, T. K. Haynes. 2. Having three Board Members present, a quorum, Mr. Haynes thanked and welcomed everyone to the meeting. 3. Citizens' Forum Opened and closed with no one present to speak. 4. Approval of the Minutes from April 20, 2021, meeting. Minutes of the meeting were approved with a motion made by Ms. Wilson and seconded by Ms. Bilinski. Passed 3-0. "..19� 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE 6. NEW BUSINESS: a. Occupancy Report - Public Housing has 9 vacancies. Section 8 has 278 current assisted vouchers and 16 people with vouchers searching for units. The Section 8 Waiting List has 35 people on it. Ms. Ruthart discussed with. the Board the 15 Emergency Housing Vouchers offered to the Paris Housing Authority. Upon discussion regarding the current rate of lease up (69%), lack of housing for Section 8 participants, and the lack of staff to assist ERV applicants, Ms. Wilson suggested we deny the vouchers so that they be given to a Housing Authority that will be able to house ERV applicants. Mr. Haynes and Ms. Bilinski agreed. The 15 EHV's will be returned to HUD. b. Financial Report was discussed and reported to the Board with bank statements for PH and Section 8. Ending bank statement balances for April 2021 - Public Housing - $332,238.91 Section 8 - $490,881.06. C. 7. RESOLUTIONS: 2020-009 Budget revision for FYE 06/30/2021. Motion made by Ms. Wilson and seconded by Ms. Bilinski. Motion passed 3-0. 2020-010 Budget for FYE 06/30/2022 Motion made by Ms. Bilinski and seconded by Ms. Wilson. Motion passed 3-0. 0 8. Mr. Haynes asked the Commissioners if anything needed to be added to the next agenda. After no one replied, Mr. Haynes asked for a motion for adjournment. The motion was made by Ms. Wilson and seconded by Ms. Bilinski. Motion passed 3-0. The meeting was adjourned at 1:27 pm. PROVED THIS da of _ ch p '2021. y _t_ _ _ -- - .......... dally Ruthart, Secretary AM), Josh Bray, Curtis Fendley Chase Coleman A.J. Grayson Path, City Manager Paula -'K ' MOT 717M MONTHLY �, . -Imzqr-lr4A "- 1, East Kaufman St. Paris, Texas 75460 Hammond, Executive Director Chris Stout, Economic Development Associate Paula Brownfield, Administrative Present: Mary Madewell, Paris r Whir Ill City Council PilgrimLegal Counsel: Clayton Renae Stone 2021. rtMr.`'s 5,Board. The Board had a quorum in attendance. r, i,: s ',ir.-GUMN 1X?XFW?r9f Mr. Bray invited those present to speak during Citizens' Input. No one came forward and the Citizen's Input was closed. PEDC Board Meeting Minutes May 11, 2021 Page 2 of 3 Discuss and ConsidermA-pproval of ft Minutes of the Re ulg lar Meeting held A nl 20 2021 Dr. Hashmi made a motion to approve the April 20, 2021 meeting minutes. Mr. Coleman seconded the motion. Vote was 4 -ayes to 0 -nays. Discuss and Consider AcceRtance of the 2019-2020 Audit Reort as Presented 4w7 BrittanMartin of McClanahan and Holmes Ms. Martin presented the 2019-2020 audit report to the Board. As of September 30, 2020, total assets came to $6.3 million. The total liabilities of $1.5 million show mainly debt to the local banks. The total net position was $4.8 million. Ms. Martin informed the Board the yearly sales tax revenue was up approximately $75,000.00. The Net Change in Fund Balances shows a negative ($661,000.00). This was due to the $700,000.00 transfer of land to American SpiralWeld that was not cash. Mr. Fendley made a motion to approve the 2019-2020 audit report. Mr. Coleman seconded the motion. Vote was 4 -ayes to 0 -nays. Discuss and Consider Action on U,pdates_fromwwLand Committee Ms. Hammond stated that the Land Committee has met three times to discuss land inventory and potential sites. The committee is studying site readiness and reviewing bids for Phase I environmental on all sites that have not completed a Phase I study. Mr. Fendley made a motion to approve Ms. Hammond and the Land Committee to make a contingent offer for land upon Board approval and to approve spending up to $10,000 on Phase 1 environmental surveys on properties that still require them. Dr. Hashmi seconded the motion. Vote was 4 -ayes to 0 -nays. Convene into Executive Session: 1) Pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to (1) discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations; or (2) to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect described by Subdivision (1), to wit: • Project Highway • Project Rocket X • Project Fast Track • Project Blue Fish • Project Mustang Chairman Bray convened the Board into Executive Session at 5:42 p.m. Reconvene into Open Session anti Consider Action on RemLsI Discussed inExecutiveSession Chairman Bray reconvened the Board into Open Session at 6:34 p.m. PEDC Board Meeting Minutes May 11, 2021 Page 3 of 3 Dr. Hashmi made a motion to proceed with the development of the contract between the PEDC and Project Highway, allowing them right of first refusal to the said property for one year and renegotiating the contract every year. Mr. Fendley seconded the motion. Vote was 4 -ayes to 0 -nays. Discuss wFutu,re.A enda„„Items Mr. Bray asked the Board for future agenda items. Dr. Hashmi asked to have a meeting with the City Council, City Manager and the PEDC Board concerning the difficulties with the City codes. Adiourn Dr. Hashmi made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Coleman seconded the motion. Vote was 4 -ayes to 0 - nays. Mr. Bray adjourned the meeting at 6:36 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Chris Stout Economic Development Associate Paris Economic Development Corporation Paris Public Library Advisory Board Meeting Minutes May 19, 2021 Opening: The regular meeting of the Paris Public Library Advisory Board was called to order by Chairwoman Melanie Loughmiller at 4:05 p.m. Present: Board Members present were: Melanie Loughmiller, Steve Hellmann, Marilyn Threadgill, Lauren Matthews, Eva Dickey, Myers Hurt, Jennifer Cullum, Interim Library Director Ron Hervey, and City Council liaison Linda Knox. I. Approval of Minutes: The minutes of the April 21, 2021 meeting were approved with no corrections. Steve Hellmann motioned to approve, with Melanie Loughmiller adding the second. II. New Business: a. Volunteers Ron Hervey stated that volunteers have been calling to ask when the library will allow volunteers to come back to the library. Ron wanted to hear the opinion of the board members. Melanie Loughmiller thought it was a great idea, with Lauren Matthews in agreement. Melanie asked how the staff felt about volunteers coming back and Ron replied, stating that the staff were continuing to wear face masks and the board discussed if the volunteers would be required to also wear face masks. Ultimately, the members of the board agreed that volunteers could return to the library, while following the same rules as the library employees, which currently wear masks at work. b. Summer Kids Program (Tracy Clark) Tracy presented the members of the board with her Summer Kids Reading Program plans and information on upcoming children's performers, including musicians and Officer Curtis Garrett with Crime Stoppers. She mentioned that the Friends of the Library graciously pay half of all performance invoices. Tracy provided several different colored informational sheets, with the bright colors acting as a way for patrons to easily identify the various program offerings. The yellow sheet showed details of the Children's Programs for June 2021. Several events will take place in June, with all of them being outside so that Tracy can utilize the deck for more space. The orange sheet is the summer reading log. June's reading log will be for a chance to earn Splash Kingdom tickets, with the children having the option to read for hours or number of books, depending on their age. 30 tickets are available for Splash Kingdom through this program. July's reading log will be sponsored by the Texas Rangers. There are 50 vouchers available for this program. For each child that earns a voucher, the child and everyone in their party will receive a $5 ticket. The August reading log will be for the Red River Valley Fair, with readers earning a fair packet that includes several fair items, along with an entrance ticket. The blue sheet is an invitation for students aged 5-17 to submit original artwork for a Kids Design Contest for the next logo representing Friend of the Library. The winner will receive a $20 gift card and the deadline is August 27, 2021. Steve Hellmann asked how the contest is being publicized. Tracy said that she has it playing on local radio stations, it is listed in The Paris News, and on the library website and Facebook page. Melanie Loughmiller noted that she would pass the information on to other local school librarians as well. c. New Director Update Ron Hervey spoke to City Manager Grayson Path and Mr. Path says that the application for the director position will close on May 25th, 2021. Currently, there are 4 applicants. As soon as the application date has passed, Mr. Path will reach out to the hiring committee to discuss the hiring process. III. Old Business: No old business. IV. Presentations: a. Budget Report Expenditures in April totaled $37, 204.53, with $351,044.81 expended so far for the year, which is 48.3% of FY 2021 budget of $727,331.00. Melanie Loughmiller asked if it was possible to increase the budget for Tracy's Children's Department. Ron Hervey asked Linda Knox about the budget process. Ron stated that he will research the possibilities for allocating additional funds to the Children's Department. Steve Hellmann noted that the Children's Library has larger circulation numbers but a smaller budget. All board members were in agreement that having a robust children's catalog is important. b. Statistical Report Ron Hervey stated that until the month of April 2021, the library has been challenged with unusual numbers because of the Covid-19 pandemic impact. Since the library has fully re -opened and Covid-19 restrictions have eased, all of the statistical numbers have seen an improvement. Ron specifically noted that the request for new library cards at 74 for the month of April 2021 was surprising news and that it was an indicator that things were looking up for the library. V. Friends of the Library Report a. There will be two local author book signings. Mary Clark will have her book, Landing in My Present on June 26, 2021 available to sign at the library. Bob Austin, who's pen name is "Bob Scribe," is a local author from Blossom who writes faith -based books and he will be at the library on July 17th, 2021 to autograph books in his series. VI. Director's Remarks a. Ron Hervey stated that the Texas State Library Report was filed successfully in time before the deadline. While a waiver for Degreed Librarian on Staff was required this year, it was acceptable because Ron expects to have a new Library Director by the end of June, so there is no danger of losing the accreditation. b. Ron also informed the board that Grayson Path wants to begin having monthly staff meetings. This has been done in the past and Mr. Path would like to do this again. The meetings will be held every 3rd Tuesday of the month, since all the part-time staff will be present during this time. The next meeting will be on June 16th, 2021. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 4:35 p.m. Submitted by Jennifer Cullum, Secretary MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MONDAY, May 17, 2021 3:00 P.M. 1. Reeves Hayter called the Building and Standards Commission Meeting to order at 3:02 P.M. Roll was called. A. The following members were present: Reeves Hayter Pat Conrad Carlton Cooper Kim Walker Richard Thompson — arrived late during discussion on Item (H) at 3:27pm B. Staff present: Robert Talley Nicki Brown Clyde Crews Stephanie Harris Andrew Mack Roger Colson C. Others present: Reginald Hughes — City Council Rita Dixon — Attorney Guardian of Estates William Freeman Cindy Foiles 2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. (April 19, 202 1) Added Reginald Hughes to list of people at April 19 meeting. Motion made by Carlton Cooper, seconded by Pat Conrad to approve minutes. Motion carried unanimously. 4-0 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: C. 418 & 420 Tudor; City Block 60, Lot 40 Owner: Celestine Thomas & Debra Hicks C/O Rita C. Dixon, PLLC Robert Talley stated that Rita Dixon attorney for the estate is present. Robert Talley stated the porch is leaning, the west side is sinking, the porch legs are deteriorating, there is missing and deteriorating wood, fire damage, mold, the roof is leaking, rats are nesting in the walls and the stubs are rotting. Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demo within 30 days, or city has right to do so. Owner/Representative: Rita Dixon, Attorney for the estate 418 & 420 Tudor, Paris TX. Her office is located in Frisco, TX. Mrs. Dixon has an investor interested in buying the property and asked that we hold off on putting demo orders on the property until after the sell. Mrs. Dixon will have a crew secure the property and start cleaning the property. Discussion: The commission would like the property secured in 14 days. Motion made by Carlton Cooper, seconded by Kim Walker, to table the property for 60 day, but the property has to be secure in 14 days. Motion carried unanimously. 4-0 D. 347 NE 3rd; City Block 59, Lot 19 Owner: Celestine Thomas C/O Rita C. Dixon, PLLC Robert Talley stated that Rita Dixon attorney for the estate is present. The roof is falling off, structure is sinking, leaning to the north, holes in roof, missing and deteriorating wood and the foundation is buckling. Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demo within 30 days, or city has right to do so. Owner/ Representative: Rita Dixon, Attorney for the estate said this property has not sold and she has had no interest in the property. Discussion: None. Motion made by Kim Walker, seconded by .Pat Conrad, to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 4-0 Richard Thom son entered the meetingi,at 3:27 m H. 2474 Simpson; Brookside Block 7, Lot 2/3 1 & 2 Owner: Joyce Freeman, Joyce is in bad health and her son William Freeman 286 Creekwood Dr. Sunnyvale, Texas is overseeing her properties. Robert Talley stated that Joyce Freemans son William Freeman is present. Robert Talley brought this property to Building and Standard last August but the Building official left the City and he is now bring it back after Roger Colson the new building official has inspected it. The structure has a lot of storage inside; fire damage from an attic fire, no holes in the roof, broken windows, back of house has missing and deteriorated wood. Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, repair within 60 days, or city has right to assess civil penalties. Owner: William Freeman 286 Creekwood Dr. Sunnyvale, Texas. Mr. Freeman stated that Joyce had over 80 properties he is dealing with and he will secure and repair the property. He feels that 60 days will be enough time to repair the structure. Discussion: Commission asked for clarification on repairs and asked if Roger felt these repairs could be done in 60 days. Roger Colson, building official stated the structure can be fixed in 60 days (but not just working on the weekends) but it will have to be rewired to bring up to code. Motion made by Carlton Cooper, seconded by Kim Walker, to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 5-0 I. 2211 E Polk; City Block 254, Lot PT 7 Owner: Joyce Freeman, Joyce is in bad health and her son William Freeman 286 Creekwood Dr. Sunnyvale, Texas is overseeing her properties. Robert Talley stated that Joyce Freemans son William Freeman is present. Robert Talley stated that this structure had a fire; it is unsecure, full of junk and rubbish, holes in structure from fire. Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demo within 30 days, or city has right to do so. Owner: William Freeman 286 Creekwood Dr. Sunnyvale, Texas. Mr. Freeman stated that Joyce had over 80 properties he is dealing with and he will demo the property but needs 60 days. Discussion: The Commission wants the structure secure. Motion made by Richard Thompson, seconded by Carlton Cooper, to demo the property in 60 days, but the property has to be secured in 14 days, or the city has the right to do so. Motion carried unanimously. 5-0 A. 1337 W Houston; City Block 190. Lot 3 Owner: Earline D. Thomas & Donald D Bell 729 Ash St. Paris, TX Robert Talley stated Cindy Foiles 1337 W Houston Paris, TX is present and that Cindy Foiles does not own the property but moved her storage shed onto the property. Robert Talley provided a handout with the info concerning all the events that have occurred with Cindy Foiles since she moved the storage shed onto the lot. The storage shed does not met the requirements for SF2 zoning, no permits or permission was given to move this shed onto the lot and neighbors have complained. Robert has also filed a Municipal Court case on Cindy Foiles. The taxes on this lot have not been paid since 2001. No electricity or water will be available to this shed. Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, remove within 30 days, or city has right to do so. Owner: There has been no contact with the owner, but Cindy Foiles stated that the owner is her husband. She stated she is 59 years old and on disability and needs to wait until the first for her check to come in to have the shed moved. Discussion: None Motion made by Richard Thompson, seconded by Pat Conrad to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 5-0 B. 827 W Houston; City Block 45-A, Lot 2 Owner: Betsy A Prado 2900 Graham Paris, TX Robert Talley stated he has had no contact with owner but he has talked to the owner's father. The father agrees that the house needs to be demo'ed. 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. 5-0 E. 654 SE 9th; Nancy Wright Block A, Lot 3-A Owner: Gladys Jenkins no address on LCAD. Robert Talley stated he has had no contact with owner. The Plumbing inspector turned this into Robert. Roof has fallen in, missing and deteriorating wood. Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demo within 30 days, or city has right to do so. Discussion: This will be a property that needs to be moved up on the demo list. Motion made by Richard Thompson, seconded by Kim Walker to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 5-0 F. 137 SE 16th; City Block 102-C, Lot 7 Owner: Mark Allen Schepis 475 SE 25th Paris, TX Robert Talley stated he has had contact with the owner and he is working with his insurance company to get the property demolished. Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demo within 60 days, or city has right to do so. Discussion: None. Motion made by Kim Walker, seconded by Carlton Cooper, to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 5-0 G. 127 SE 16th; City Block 102-C, Lot 8 Owner: Sammy Watkins no address on LCAD. Robert Talley stated he has had no contact with owner. There are holes in the roof, it is unsecure, carport damage, tree limbs growing into the roof, holes in floor, foundation damage, and the structure is sinking and the property is abandoned. Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demo within 30 days, or city has right to do so. Discussion: None. Motion made by Richard Thomas, seconded by Kim Walker, to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 5-0 4. Code Enforcement Report: Discuss 503 & 519 E Tudor: This commission placed orders to condemn when Lewis Clark came in and was given 60 days to repair or demo. James Belcher wants to buy this property if the demo orders are removed. Mr. Belcher wants to keep the structure and repair it. Discussion with City Attorney on how to resend demo orders. This will be put on the next Building and Standard agenda in June. Discuss Building and Standard Commission procedures with the City Attorney, Stephanie Harris. Mrs. Harris explained that the law has limits and the State of Texas is very Property owner friendly. Not only does the commission feel that they are spinning their wheels but the staff does too. Limited money discussion. Property liens are collected at times and City staff cannot waive liens, that can only be done by the City Council but the City Staff can waive interest. The City recovers some liens at the sale of properties and others go to the Tax Sale. Council would like to explore demo cost programs. Robert explained that a 10% discount is offered on structures we can use for Fire/Police training. The City of Paris demo cost are better than individual cost. Code Enforcement encourage people to sign the statement allowing the City to demo houses at our cost and they can set up a payment plan with the City. The Commission is interested in rehab of structure by trying to make contact with owners. Robert Talley explained that economically sometimes a house is not boarded up due to the cost and that taking people to Municipal court is not a quick fix due to the failure to abide of the property owners. Stephanie.Harris, City Attorney explained that the City Council is looking at different avenues for the future but they are in the discussion phase. Andrew Mack, City of Paris, Community Development Director introduced himself and stated that the City Council is looking at incentive programs for property owners. 5. Adjournment Motion made by Kim Walker, seconded by Richard Thompson to adjourn the meeting at 4:30 pm. Motion carried unanimously. 5-0 APPROVED THIS 21" DAY OF JUNE 2021. n Chairman .. ,.mm .....