05/20/2024 MinutesMINUTES OF THE BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING
OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS
MAY 20, 2024
The Building and Standards Commission of the City of Paris met for a regular session at 3:00 p.m.
on Monday, May 20, 2024, at the City of Paris Council Chambers, 107 E. Kaufman St., Paris,
TX 75460.
Present: Board Members
City Representatives
Absent: Board Members:
Call meeting to order.
Reeves Hayter
Ken KohIs
Brandon Kearney
Kim Walker
Richard Thompson
Robert Talley -- Code Enforcement
Jacie Sparks — Community Development Secretary
Robert Vine — Deputy City Manager
Stephanie Harris -- City Attorney
Cade Oats -- Assistant Fire Marshal
Nicki Brown — Code Enforcement
Chris Fitzgerald
Reeves Hayter, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m.
2. Approve minutes from the meeting of April 15, 2024.
Motion made by Kim Walker, seconded by Ken KohIs, to approve minutes. Motion
carried unanimously. 5-0
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:
B 424 Bonham; City Block 44-13, Lot 4
Owner: Two Brothers Houses LLC; 935 Ramble Wood, Lewisville, TX 75069
Jacie Sparks stated that the floor was missing from the top and bottom stories of the
structure. There is missing and deteriorated wood throughout as well as missing
windows. The structure is unsecure. This structure has fire damage but most of it has
been removed. The basement is also full of water.
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Jacie Sparks's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, del -no within 30 days or city
has right to do so. Also, secure structure within 14 days or city has right to do so.
There was discussion amongst the board, the owner and city representatives regarding
repairing and remodeling the structure, the fire and zoning of the property.
Motion made by Reeves Hayter, seconded by Richard Thompson, to secure structure
within 14 days or city has right to do so. Also, to repair structure within 60 days or it
will be brought back to the commission. Motion carried unanimously. 5-0
C. 510 Bonham; City Block 44-13, Lot 3
Owner: MP Star Investments LLC; 3180,rx.HWY 24 Cooper, TX 75432
Jacie Sparks reported that there has been no contact with the owner. This structure is
at the very back of property. It has extensive fire damage, missing windows and is
unsecure.
Jacie Sparks's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demo within 30 days, or city
has right to do so.
Motion made by Kim Walker seconded by Brandon Kearney, to follow staff
recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 5-0
D. 1210 NE I I th; City Block 174-A, Lot PT 2
Owner: Gracie & Arthur Johnson; 1208 14`x' NE, Paris, TX 75460
Jacie Sparks stated that the owner, Mrs. Johnson, spoke with Robert Talley and he
instructed her to attend the meeting and provide plans and timelines if she wished to
repair the property. The structure has broken windows, deteriorating roof covering,
and holes in the roof which is causing the sheetrock to fall. There is also water
damage and mold. The siding is splitting due to the foundation damage of the
structure.
Jacie Sparks's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demo within 30 days, or city
has right to do so.
There was discussion amongst the board, Mrs. Johnson and Robert Talley regarding
the owners plan to repair the structure.
Motion made by Reeves Hayter, seconded by Richard Thompson, to repair in 60 days
or it will be brought back to the commission. Motion carried unanimously. 5-0
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A. 154 NE 11th; City Block 32-A, Lot 14
Owner: Rodolfo & Maria Gallo; 154 1 It" NE, Paris, TX 75460
Jacie Sparks reported that there has been no contact with the property owner. The
structure has severe fire damage and is unsecure.
Jacie Sparks' recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demo within 30 days or city
has right to do so.
Motion made by Kim Walker, seconded by Richard Thompson, to follow staff
recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 5-0
E. 1021 W Cherry; City Block 51-A, I-ot I
Owner: Crystal Dicken; 1021 W Cherry, Paris TX 75460
Jacie Sparks reported that there has been no contact with the owner. The structure has
roof damage from a fallen tree. There is a hole in the roof that has collapsed all the
way through.
Jacie Spark's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demo house within 30 days, or
city has right to do so.
There was discussion amongst the board, Jacie Sparks and Robert talley regarding
safety concerns due to an active electric account.
Motion made by Reeves Hayter, seconded by Richard Thompson, to follow staff
recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 5-0
F. 803 NW 3rd; City Block 96, Lot 8
Owner: William. Freeman; 286 Creekwood Dr., Sunnyvale, TX 75182
Jacie Sparks reported that there has been no contact with the owner. The structure has
missing and deteriorated wood, missing shingles, a buckled roof, vegetation into roof,
holes in roof, water damage, and it is unsecure. There is also junk and rubbish
throughout the property.
Jacie Sparks's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demo within 30 days or city
has right to do so. Also, removal of junk and rubbish within 30 days or city has right to
do so.
Motion made by Richard Thompson, seconded by Kim Walker, to follow staff
recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 5-0
G. 1130 Fairfax; Belmont Block 10, Lot I
Owner: Katherine Mae Gray; PO Box 627 Rowlett, TX 75030
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Jacie Sparks stated there has been no contact with the owner. Tile structure is unsecure
with missing and deteriorating wood, holes in siding, water damage, foundation damage and junk
and rubbish throughout property.
Jacie Sparks's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demo within 30 days, or city
has right to do so. Removal of junk and rubbish within 30 days or city has right to do
so.
Motion made by Ken Kohis, seconded by Richard Thompson, to follow staff
recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 5-0
4. Adjournment
There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Chairman Reeves
Hayter, and seconded by Richard Thompson, at 3:55 p.m.
Reeves Hayter, Cbairm