08/17/2026 MinutesMINUTES OF THE BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING
OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS
August 17th, 2026
The Building and Standards Commission of the City of Paris met for a regular session at 3:00 p.m. on Monday,
August 17th, 2026, at the City of Paris Council Chambers, 107 E. Kaufman St., Paris, TX 75460.
Present: Board Members:
Sharon Schneider
AW "Plug" Clem
Jerry Williams
Sandra Carrell
Morgan Cline
Walt Irwin
Angie Briscoe
City Representatives: Jacie Brown — Code Enforcement
Melissa Shaffer — Code Enforcement
Elisabeth Payne — Code Enforcement
Nicki Brown — Code Enforcement Supervisor
Michael Smith — Chief Operating Officer/Public
Works Director
Rose Beverly — City Manager
Cade Oats — Fire Marshal
Stephanie Harris— City Attorney
Call meeting to order.
Morgan Cline, called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
2. Appoint Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary.
A Motion was made by Angie Briscoe to appoint Morgan Cline Madam Chair, seconded by Walt
Irwin. Motion carried unanimously. 7 - 0
A Motion was made by Morgan Cline to appoint Angie Briscoe Madam Vice Chair, seconded by
Jerry Williams. Motion carried unanimously. 7 - 0
A Motion was made by Jerry Williams to appoint AW "Plug" Clem Secretary, seconded by
Sandra Carrell. Motion carried unanimously. 7 - 0
Approve minutes from the meeting of June 15, 2026.
A Motion was made by Angie Briscoe to approve minutes, seconded by Walt Irwin. Motion
carried unanimously. 7 — 0
4. 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.
Building and Standards Meeting
August 17, 2026
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A. 1210 17"' NE; Willshire Addition, Block A, Lot 15
Owner: Charles Frieson ET AL and Others; 1301 19th St NW, Paris, Texas 75460
Nicki Brown stated the structure has severe fire damage from March 2026, a hole in the roof and
junk and rubbish throughout the property. There was a discussion regarding fire, contact with
owner and if there was insurance at the time of the fire.
Nicki Brown's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demolish structure, remove junk and
rubbish, and vacate structure within 30 days or the city has the right to do so.
Motion made by Wait Irwin, seconded by Sandra Carrell to follow staff recommendation. Motion
carried unanimously. 7 - 0
B. 910 W Cherry; City of Paris, Block 83, Lot 36
Owner: Thomas Celestine C/O Rita C. Dixon; PLLC 8700 Stonebrook Parkway, Box 1996
Frisco, Texas 75034
Nicki Brown stated the structure has a hole in the roof, missing and deteriorated wood, rear addition
separating/sinking, junk and rubbish throughout property.
Nicki Brown's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demolish structure, remove junk and
rubbish, and vacate structure within 30 days or the city has the right to do so.
Motion made by Sandra Carrell, seconded by Angie Briscoe, to follow staff recommendation.
Motion carried unanimously. 7 - 0
C. 514 NW 7t"; Hayes Addition, Block 1, Lot 27
Owner: Haral Easter; 2775 401h St SE, Paris, Texas 75462
Nicki Brown stated the structure has a roof that is collapsing, unsecure, hole in roof, water damage,
missing and deteriorated ceiling tiles, junk and rubbish throughout property. There was a discussion
with Stephanie Harris regarding tax information not being relevant to declaring a property a
nuisance.
Nicki Brown's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demolish structure, remove junk and
rubbish, and vacate structure within 30 days or the city has the right to do so.
Motion made by Angie Briscoe, seconded by Sandra Carrell, to follow staff recommendation.
Motion carried unanimously. 7 — 0
5. Adjournment.
There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Madam Chair, Morgan Cline,
at 3:23 p.m.
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