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06 - Board MinutesItem No. 6 MINUTES OF THE BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS FEBRUARY 20, 2023 The Building and Standards Commission of the City of Paris met for a regular session at 3:03 p.m. on Monday, February 20, 2023, at the City of Paris Council Chambers, 107 E Kaufman St., Paris, TX 75460. Present: Absent: Board Members Adam Bolton Richard Thompson Mike Folmar Reeves Hayter City Representatives: Paula Portugal ®- Mayor Andrew Mack — Director of Planning and Board Members Call meeting to order. Community Development Nicki Brown — Code Enforcement Robert Talley — Code Enforcement Rob Vines — Assistant City Manager Clyde Crews — Fire Marshal Kim Walker Pat Conrad Chris Fitzgerald Reeves Hayter, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m. 2. Approve minutes from the meeting of January 2023. Motion made by Richard Thompson, seconded by Mike Folmar, to follow staff recommendation. 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 Chapter 4, Article 4.03 entitled "Substandard and Dangerous Buildings and Structures;" Chapter 7, Article 7.04 entitled "Weeds, Junk, and Other Objectionable, Unsightly, or Unsanitary Matter on Private Premises;" Chapter 8, Article 8.10 entitled "Outdoor Storage;" Code of Ordinances of the City of Paris, Paris, TX: a. 870 SW 3rd; Locust Hill Block 7, Lot 3A & 4 No contact. Owner: Kellie E McCormick & Kellie N Chapman, 52 Mundt St. Apt B, Denison, TX 75020 Robert Talley stated the structure has been vacant for 4 month, it's unsecure, roof collapsing, holes in roof, back of house roof buckling, missing and deteriorating wood, shed included, and foundation damage. Building and Standards Meeting February 20, 2023 Page 2 Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demo within 30 days, or city has right to do so. Motion made by Adam Bolton, seconded by Richard Thompson, to follow staff recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 4-0 b. 505 W Sherman; City Block 136, Lot 16 Contact with fiancee. Owner: Shawn C Armentrout, 505 W Sherman, Paris, TX 75460 Robert Talley stated someone is living in the structure. The owner is in prison and his fiancee is living there. There are tarps on the roof, junk and rubbish on entire property, plywood, furniture, building materials, windows, mop buckets, tires, pallets, no wood on side, mattresses, back caught on fire; and lumber. Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, repair within 30 days, or city has right to do so. Declare junk and rubbish a nuisance, remove within 30 days, or city has right to do so. Motion made by Mike Folmar, seconded by Reeves Hayter, to follow staff recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 4-0 c. 614 W Sherman; City Block 135, Lot 2 No contact. Jimmie R Willis, 614 W Sherman, Paris, TX 75460 Robert Talley stated the structure is recently vacated, structure is sound, roof is in good shape, no siding on house, can see insulation, and window is open leaving it unsecure. Discussion on repair vs. demolition. Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, repair within 30 days, if not bring back to BSC to assess civil penalties. Motion made by Mike Folmar, seconded by Richard Thompson, to follow staff recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 4-0 d. 1040 13a' SE; Gibbons -Braden Addition, Block 2, Lot 1 No contact. Joseph Paul Westbrook, 520 E Austin St. Trl #1, Paris, TX 75460 This property recently sold and new owner has not yet been recorded. Building and Standards Meeting February 20, 2023 Page 3 Robert Talley stated that the structure is unsecure, porch is falling in, missing and deteriorated wood, house is leaning toward the street, foundation damage, sinking into ground, add-on porch is falling, and the floor missing inside. Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demo within 30 days, or city has right to do so. Declare the junk and rubbish a nuisance, remove within 30 days, or city has right to do so. Motion made by Richard Thompson, seconded by Adam Bolton, to follow staff recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 4-0 e. 1418 W Shiloh; Colonial Addition Block 7, Lot 24 &'/z of 25 Maria L Gallegos, 400 CR 43850, Paris, TX 75462 Robert Talley (Code Enforcement), James Hooten (Community Development), and Cade Oats (Fire Department) have visited this property and talked to the man living in the shed/car. Robert Talley said the slab has caught on fire 3 times, the shed has caught on fire 2 times and a car has caught on fire. There was a man living in the shed, a box the size of a dog house, and he lived in the car at one time. Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demo shed within 30 days, or city has right to do so. Declare the junk and rubbish a nuisance, remove within 30 days, or city has right to do so. Declare the burned vehicle a nuisance, remove within 30 days, or city has right to do so. Motion made by Mike Folmar, seconded by Adam Bolton, to table this until all members are present. Motion carried unanimously. 4-0 4. Discuss and act on electing Chairman, Vice -Chairman, and Secretary. Motion made by Richard Thompson, seconded by Adam Bolton, to follow staff recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 4-0 5, Code Enforcement Update: Discuss Deconstruction Program and Prioritizing Demolition Robert Talley gave each of the Commission members a copy of the Program Summary and Guidelines. Discussion — A lot of positive remarks about the program and the effort of putting the program together. Several companies have been contacted to participate in the program. 3 houses have been picked for the first attempt to get the program going. Taking bids and going with the bid that removes the most from the structure. After the bidding company Building and Standards Meeting February 20, 2023 Page 4 removes the items, City Abatement crew will follow in behind as soon as possible. Members recommended using the media to draw attention to the program. Estimating time to get a structure completed is 4-6 weeks. Discussed deconstruction weighing stations/portable scales and the problems this might have. Insurance terminology questioned and will be looked into. Planning on doing residential property only. All deconstruction companies will have to pull a permit and be approved by the Building Official. Faster process was discussed; once a deconstruction is started, need to finish the project. A knock -down date needs to be issued by City for City Abatement Crew to follow up and clean entire property. Prioritizing Demolition — Andrew Mack (Director of Planning and Community Development); the City has been divided into 4 quadrants. 100 properties have been mapped that need to be demolished. Rating process is as follows: High — safety factor, fire, high travel area, 5 in 5 program; Medium — unsecure; Low — Secure, off beaten path. The goal for demolition is 50 structures for this year. The commission asked for a copy of the list. 6. Adjournment. There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Board Member Reeves Hayter, and seconded by Board Member Richard Thompson. Motion carried, 4 ayes — 0 nays. Reeves Hayter, Chairman, adjourned the meeting at 4:08 p.m. Reeves Hayter, Ch firman MINUTES OF THE MAIN STREET BOARD MEETING OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS 14 March 2023 The Main Street Board of the City of Paris met for a regular session at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at the Paris City Hall, Paris City Council Chambers, 107 E. Kaufinan Paris, Texas 75460. Present: Board Members: Greg Kee, Chad Lindsey, Glee Emmite, William Walker, Tyrone Hayden, Kari Daniel City Representatives: Cheri Bedford, Main Street Manager; Andrew Mack, Director of Planning & Community Development; Rob Vine, Assistant City Manager; Reginald Hughes, Mayor Pro Tem Absent: Board Members: Tracy Dougherty City Representatives: Becky Semple, Visitors & Convention Council Liaison; Mihir Pankaj, City Council Liaison; Shatara Moore, City Council Liaison 1. Call meeting to order. Greg Kee, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. 2. Citizens' Forum: None. 3. Approve minutes from the meeting of February 14th, 2023. A Motion to approve the minutes was made by Board Member Glee Emmite and seconded by Board Member William Walker. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 4. Receive Activity Report from Glee Emmite regarding City Maps. Currently updating the map to turn over to Marvin Gorley. Receive Activity Report from Greg Kee regarding Wine Fest. All wine vendor slots, food vendor slots and locations have been filled. A map was provided with tentative location of each food and wine vendor. Some musicians have committed but more are needed. Wine glasses came in last Friday. Volunteer sign-up was emailed and will be resent to board members. Receive Activity Report from Glee Emmite on Mini Golf. March 180, 11 — 5 p.m. 18 holes, score card has been printed. Need volunteers. Receive Activity Report from Glee Emmite for Historic Preservation Commission. Met last week and gave a fagade grant check to Laura Harper and Sandra Ables. Trey Watkins presented fagade plan for 37 Clarksville. A request and approval to Certificate of Appropriateness from First Baptist Church to repair front steps and rear fagade. Receive Main Street Coordinator's Report from Cheri Bedford. HPC hosted a Tax Credits Seminar last Tuesday, attended by 25 people. Austin Lukes came from Austin, Texas and met with 5 property owners. Andrew Mack, Rob Vine and Cheri completed the ordinance for the Farmer's Market. It is in the City Attorney's Office for review. Sign up for Farmer's Market vendors will be on line. The Market restroom is going well. May 6th Market opens. There are 3 Food Truck hook ups. In July and August will host a Friday evening event to include music, food trucks and vendors. Cheri will attend the National Main St Conference at the end of month. City Council budgeted an additional $10,000 to HPC for fagade grants. Historic District Plan for the Pine Bluff and Fitzhugh area meeting is 27 April at 5:30 meeting at Hospitality Church of God and Christ. Dr Harold Hunt in 2001 did a walking history tour of that area that is now on YouTube. Imagine the Possibilities tour May 13th 1:00 — 4:00. Properties for Sale and Lease will be highlighted. A Historical Marker will be unveiled. Angled back parking trial on the west side of Plaza that day. Traffic calming measurers continue. Landscape Plan — Currently in Phase 2 of plan. Looking for feedback from Board Members. The final plan presented at the end of April or beginning of May. Andrew Mack — the students are focused on the plants and planting schedule. There will be 3 components: The Plaza, 1St St Area, Farmer's Market. March 22nd 5:30pm meeting with students. Kari, Glee and Chad volunteered to attend. Cost estimates will be presented to City Council in May. Wine Fest planning is going well. 100 tickets have sold. Advertising on several platforms. Jot Form signup is going well. Cheri will send original landscape zoom meeting to everyone. 5. Future Agenda Items: Keri suggested a change to meeting time. 6. Adjournment. There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Board Member Chad Lindsey and seconded by Board Member Tyrone Hayden. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. Greg Kee, Main Street Chairman adjourned the meeting at 5:14. Page 1 of 3 '07Ea107 East Kaufman St. . Paris, Texas 75460 MINUTES Board Members Present: Staff Present: Josh Bray, Chairman Maureen Hammond, Executive Director Chase Coleman, Secretary/Treasurer Lauren Trejo, Economic Development Specialist Stephen Terrell Stephen Kelly, Executive Assistant Erik Roddy Mark Homer Legal Counsel: Casey Gain, PEDCAttorney Paula Portugal, Mayor Guest(s) Present: Reginald Hughes, Mayor Pro Terri/Liaison Mary Madewell, The Paris News Clayton Pilgrim, City Council Liaison Pam Anglin, President PJC Call to order Chairman Josh Bray called the monthly board meeting of the Paris Economic Development Corporation to order at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Mr. Bray noted a quorum was present. Mr. Roddy gave the invocation. Welcome and Opg!jjRgAenjar4 Mr. Bray opened by thanking everyone for being in attendance. Citizens' int Ru Chairman Bray invited those present to speak during the Citizens' Input. No one came forward and the Citizens' Input was closed. PEDC Board Meeting Minutes Tuesday, March 21, 2023 Page 2 of 4 Discuss and Consider A !oval of theIT Minutes oftheRqgqIAE.Mp@tin& held February 21, 023 Mr. Roddy made a motion to approve February 21, 2023, minutes. Mr. Coleman seconded the motion. Vote: 4 -ayes to 0 -nays Discuss and Consider ApRjoval of the February. 2023 Financial Statements Secretary/Treasurer Chase Coleman presented financial reports ending February 28, 2023. Mr. Coleman noted February's sales tax revenue came in at $205,618, which is the highest recorded monthly sales tax revenue within the last 10 years. Mr. Bray inquired about the PEDC investment account, currently being managed by the City through the Texas Investment Pool. Mr. Roddy inquired about the PEDC's deposits in reference to the depository bid recently issued and awarded to Liberty Bank by the City. Following discussion, Ms. Hammond agreed to research and report back. Mr. Terrell moved to approve the February 2023 financial reports. Mr. Roddy seconded the motion. Vote: S -ayes to 0 -nays Report !a Executive Director Maureen Hammond Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas 2022 Partnership Award: Ms. Hammond highlighted that during a recent ceremony in late January, Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas presented a 2022 Partnership Award to the PEDC. She continued by reading the following statement from Mr. Bart Spivey of Workforce Solutions to the board: "The Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas Partnership Award is given to those partners that support the mission of workforce development in Northeast Texas. The Paris Economic Development Corporation has been a strong advocate for Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas in our efforts to serve the businesses, workers, and job seekers in the area. The PEDC has provided $80,000 towards the High Demand Job Training grant program over the last five years. These funds have allowed the Board to apply for an additional $80,000 from the Texas Workforce Commission. Every dollar of these funds has been invested into local training initiatives, aimed to create a more skilled workforce for area employers. Additionally, the PEDC and Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas worked together in 2022 to support a group of dislocated workers in their efforts to find new careers after a business closing. This type of collaboration is essential to the mission of workforce development and we are incredibly fortunate to have partners such as the Paris Economic Development Corporation to help carry out this mission." EDA Grant for Northwest Industrial Park: Ms. Hammond reported on the current status of the grant. She noted that the environmental assessment was completed on Mar. 13 and that notification of the EDA's decision to grant funding should occur in the coming weeks. Lionshead Specialty Tire & Wheel, LLC.: Ms. Hammond gave an update on Lionshead by stating they have executed a contract with their local contractor and should be sending a notice to proceed any day. She also noted that the company is working on a development agreement with the city and are in the process of ordering equipment. Hiring is not anticipated to start until 2024. PEDC Board Meeting Minutes Tuesday, March 21, 2023 Page 3 of 4 Universal Fabricating USA, Inc: Ms. Hammond reported that the performance agreement between the PEDC and Universal Fabricating had been executed on March 10, 2023, which was the day the project was announced. She went on to note that they will hire their first local person this week and have had several Canadians relocate to Lamar County. 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: a) Project Clydesdale b) Project Star Port 2) Pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code to discuss and deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. Chairman Bray convened the Board into Executive Session at 5:43 p.m. Reconvene into Open Session and Consider Action on ItemisLDiscussed in Executive Session Chairman Bray reconvened the Board into Open Session at 6:40 p.m. Mr. Coleman made a motion to approve the performance agreement for Project Star Port as presented. Mr. Roddy seconded the motion. Vote: 5 -ayes to 0 -nays Mr. Coleman made a motion to amend Section 3.3 D.4 of the Lionshead agreement for an additional forty-five days. Mr. Terrell seconded the motion. Vote: 5 -ayes to 0 -nays Discuss Future Agenda Items No future agenda items were brought forward to discuss. Closing Remarks None Ad'*ourn Mr. Coleman made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Roddy seconded the motion. Vote: 5 -ayes to 0 -nays PEDC Board Meeting Minutes Tuesday, March 21, 2023 Page 4 of 4 Chairman Bray declared the meeting adjourned. The meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Stephen Kelly Executive Assistant Paris Economic Development Corporation