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03/17/2025 MinutesMINUTES OF THE BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS MARCH 17, 2025 The Building and Standards Commission of the City of Paris met for a regular session at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, March 17, 2025'. at the City of Paris Council Chambers, 107 E. Kaufinan St., Paris, TX 75460. Present: Board Members: Absent: City Representatives: I'a Call meeting to order. Kim Walker AOW "Plug " Clem Chris Dux @ 3:06p.m. Ken Koh1s Brandon Kearney Chris Fitzgerald Alexander Moore Rose Beverly — City Manager @ 3:15pm Rob Vine — Deputy City Manager Robert Talley — Code Enforcement Supervisor Jacie Brown —Code Enforcement Osei* Amo-Mensah — Director of Planning Community Development Stephanie Harris — City Attorney Kim Walker, Vice Chair,, called the meeting to order at 3:02p.m. 2. Approve minutes from the meeting of February 17, 2025. Motion made by A.W. "Plug" Clem, seconded by Kim Walker, to approve minutes. Motion carried unanimously. 4-0 and 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 " Aft Unsani*ti� y Matter on Private Prem* ter 8. icle 8. 10 entitled "Outdoor Storage;" Code of Ordinances of the City of Paris, Paris, TX: Building and Standards Meeting March 17, 2025 Page 2 A. 965 E Polk; Gibbons Park, Block 1, Lot 31 Owner: Roy Kennemer; C/O Kathy Coronado, 207 20ffi SE, Paris, TX 75460 Robert Talley stated the structure has holes 1*n the roof, missing floors and water damage. The structure had a tree fall through the roof. Robert TaHey's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demolition of house and shed within 30 days, vacate within 30 days or city has the right to do so. Motion made by Ken Koh1s, seconded by Brandon Kearney, to follow staff recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 5-0 B. Sherman Paris, TX; City of Paris, Block 133, Lot A Owner: Union Pacific Railroad CO; 1400 Douglas St. Stop 1640, Omaha, NE 68179 Robert Talley stated there is a homeless encampment on property. Junk and rubbish as well as outside storage, including but not limited to; furniture, tarps, lawn mowers, totes, grills and other items. Robert TaHey's recommendation : Declare a nuisance, remove junk and rubbish and outside storage within 30 days, vacate within 30 days or the city has the right to do so. Motion made by Chris Dux, seconded by Ken Koh1s, to follow staff recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 5-0 co 2095 W Walker Street; Westside Addition, Block 2, Lot 5 & 6 Owner: Juan Hernandez; Maria Hernandez 2095 W Walker, Paris, TX 75460 Robert Talley stated the owner signed for the letter but no contact has been made. The shed on the property has a collapsed roof. Robert TaHey's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demo shed within 30 days or city has the right to do so. Motion made by Chris Dux, seconded by Ken Koh1s, to follow staff recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 5-0 D. 820 Clarksville; City of Paris, Block 1 10, Lot 5 Owner: Saviors Saving Souls INC; 18208 Preston Road, Dallas, TX 75252 Building and Standards Meeting March 17, 2025 Page 3 Robert Talley stated the homeless are getting into the building through a window that was propped open on the second story,, Reports have shown them coming and going through said window. There was discussion amongst the board and Rose Beverly regarding the city's options on assessing the property Robert TaUey's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, secure window within 30 days, or the city has the right to do so. Motion made by Chris Dux, seconded by Kim Walker, to follow staff recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 5-0 E. 2740 W Campbell; Cedar Hill Addition, Block 4, Lot 8 Owner: James Minor; 935 W Cherry,, Paris, TX 75460 Robert Talley stated the structure is being squatted in. There is severe junk and rubbish throughout the property such as coolers, pallets, tarps, litter, and other items. The roof is sagging and there are holes in the roof that are covered with unsecure sheet metal. Robert Taney's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demolition, remove of junk and rubbish, and vacate within 30 days, or the city has the right to do so,. Motion made by Chris Dux, seconded by Ken Koh1s to follow staff recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 5-0 F. 317 SE 16th; Cit(o..L ans9 Block 102-B, Lot 5 Owner: Christopher & Amanda Pierce; 317 SE 16', Pans'. TX 75460 Robert Talley stated the property has a camper on it that a tree had fallen on and crushed. There is junk and rubbish such as mattresses, tires, barrels, broken toys, old furniture and litter scattered throughout the property as well. There has been no contact with the owner of the property but we did hear from his daughter that he is in prison. Robert Talley's recommendation : Declare a nuisance, remove junk and rubbish, and the camper within 30 days or the city has the right to do so. Motion made by Chris Dux, seconded by Ken Koh1s, to follow staff recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 5-0 Building and Standards Meeting March 17, 2025 Page 4 4. Adjournment. There bel*ng no further business, a motion to 1.0 journ was made by Kim Walker, ice Chair, at 3:43 m.