04/20/2026 MinutesMINUTES OF THE BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING
OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS
April 20, 2026
The Building and Standards Commission of the City of Paris met for a regular session at 3:00 p.m. on Monday,
April 20, 2026, at the City of Paris Council Chambers, 107 E. Kaufman St., Paris, TX 75460.
Present: Board Members:
Absent:
City Representatives:
Call meeting to order.
Jesse Wallace Jr
Kim Walker
Morgan Cline
A.W. "Plug" Clem
Angie Briscoe
Alexander Moore
Nicki Brown — Code Enforcement Supervisor
Jacie Brown — Code Enforcement
Melissa Shaffer — Code Enforcement
Elisabeth Payne — Code Enforcement
Michael Smith — Chief Operating Officer/Public
Works Director
Cade Oats — Fire Marshal
Rose Beverly — City Manager
Kim Walker, called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
2. Approve minutes from the meeting of March 20, 2026.
A Motion was made by Angie Briscoe to approve minutes, seconded by Jesse Wallace Jr. Motion
carried unanimously. 5-0
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.
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A. 1358 Sperry; Sperry's 2nd Addition Block 1, Lot 15
Owner: Bryan McComb; 1358 Sperry Ave, Paris, TX 75460
Nicki Brown stated there has been no contact due to the owner being deceased. The property has
junk and rubbish throughout and potential squatters as well. The junk and rubbish includes but is
not limited to mattresses, boxsprings, trash bags, litter, trash cans filled with litter, dilapidated
totes and other scattered items. Code enforcement has identified one of the occupants as Rodney
Thomas and notified him by letter as well, but the letter came back refused. There has been
several complaints in the neighborhood regarding this property regarding the litter and unsecure
animals that are attacking neighboring pets.
Nicki Brown's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, vacate property within 30 days,
removal of junk and rubbish within 30 days, or the city has the right to do so.
Motion made by A.W. "Plug" Clem, seconded by Morgan Cline, to follow staff recommendation.
Motion carried unanimously. 5-0
B. 684 5th NW; City Block 89A, Lot I
Owner: Gabriel Alvarez & Shania Godinez; 1010 Ogden Ave, Dallas, TX 75211
Nicki Brown stated there has been no contact with the property owner. Code Enforcement tore
down the house on the east side of this property and the occupants moved belongings onto this
property. They have now scattered them throughout both lots and have busted the door in and the
windows out. Since initially working, the owners of this property have started cleanup efforts but
Mrs. Brown's concern is with potential squatters coming back.
Nicki Brown's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, vacate property within 30 days,
removal of junk and rubbish within 30 days, the city has the right to do so.
Motion made by Jesse Wallace Jr, seconded by A.W. "Plug" Clem, to follow staff recommendation.
Motion carried unanimously. 5-0
C. 1336 W Kaufman; City Block 128, Lot 14
Owner: Abel Torosian; 2018 Foothill Blv, Upland, CA 91786
Nicki Brown stated there has been no contact due to the owner is incarcerated in California.
The property has an illegal storage pod, an illegal camper and junk and rubbish throughout.
There is also a dilapidated house that consist of being unsecure, no floor, holes in walls and
ceiling, water damage to the ceiling, missing and deteriorated wood, and foundation damage.
Nicki Brown's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, vacate property, remove camper,
demolition of structure, removal of accessory building, and removal of junk and rubbish
within 30 days, or the city has the right to do so.
Motion made by Kim Walker, seconded by Angie Briscoe, to follow staff recommendation. Motion
carried unanimously. 5-0
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2003 W Campbell; Block 237-A, Lot 5-A
Owner: Peggy Franco Wilkins; % Donald Wilkins, 857 CR 42400, Paris, TX 75460
Nicki Brown stated the structure on this property has holes in the walls, holes in the roof, soffit
damage, missing and deteriorated wood, broken windows, water damage to the ceiling and the
ceiling has collapsed in parts of the structure. The structure is full of junk and rubbish. There is
also dilapidated fencing materials propped up on the side of the structure as well. Mrs, Brown
did speak with Don Wilkins regarding plans to renovate but no permits have been pulled.
Nicki Brown's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, vacate property, demolish structure,
and removal of junk and rubbish within 30 days, or the city has the right to do so.
Motion made by Angie Briscoe, seconded by Morgan Cline, to follow staff recommendation. Motion
carried unanimously. 5-0
Adjournment.
There being no further business, a motion tadjourp ,as made by Kim Walk
, w - Walk, at 3:17 p.m.
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