05-D Building & Standards Mtg Min 9-18-06
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18,2006
4:00 P.M.
1. Chad Brown called the Building and Standards Commission Meeting to order at 4:00
P.M.
Roll was called.
A. The following members were present:
Chad Brown
Brad Archer
Harrell Tippitt
Lucius Joe, Jr.
David Nabors
Vicki Ballard
Scott Scholz
Mary Crumpler
Zach Saffle, Alternate
Chris Brown, Alternate
Stephen Brown, Alternate
B. The following members were absent: None
2. Approval of Minutes of previous meeting:
A motion was made by Mary Crumpler to approve the meeting minutes, and Steve Brown
seconded the motion. The motion carried 11-0.
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 Article III of Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paris, Paris, Texas,
entitled "Substandard and Dangerous Buildings and Structures":
E. 440 13th Street NW; Lot 4, Block 1, Gorham Addition - Calvin Gibson, 960 S.
Main, spoke stating that there is a lot of work to be done to the front porch. The
pictures were probably taken after the house was made into a duplex. Mr. Gibson
would like time to redo what his tenant is doing. He said that as single man he will
not be able to get the work done in 30 days. He can take a room at a time, work at
it for about 6 months, and get it ready to live in. Motion was made by Chad Brown
to allow 60 days to repair or demolish, seconded by Steve Brown. If the repairs are
not made within 60 days, the city will demolish with a $1,000 per day civil penalty.
Motion carried unanimously.
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L. 337 E. Washington; Lot 14, City Block 146 - The house to the east of this property
caught on fire and the fire spread to this property and burned out the side. Mr. Doug
Kelley, 1685 CR 42400, the owner, stated that the property is tied up in court. Mr.
Kelley said that the house needs tearing down. He sold the house in 1998 to Dan and
Rita Kirkland. The people have only about 2 years to pay it off. The house caught
fire on July 1, and on July 25 Mr. Kelley had a bid to tear the house down. Mr.
Kelley was served with a lawsuit and which delayed the demolition. Mr. Kelley is
asking for an extension until it is through the courts. Robert Talley stated that the
entire west side is probably secured. John Lestock recommended that the
Commission continue this matter 30 days to the next meeting to determine if the
litigation will take a long time or short time. Motion made by David Nabors,
seconded by Steve Brown to table for 30 days to look at it again. Motion carried
unanimously.
o. 1600 W. Shiloh; Lot 16, Block 6, Colonial Addition - Ms. Rosemary Watson, Ms.
Dake's daughter, 640 W. Connor, spoke on her behalf stating that her mother passed
away. They have a potential buyer but she has a brother they will have to try to
contact. Ms. Watson would like a 30 day extension. The house is secured. Motion
was made by Chad Brown, seconded by Zach Saffle to allow 60 days for demolition
and if the structure is not demolished within 60 days, the City will demolish with a
$1,000 per day civil penalty. Motion carried unanimously.
M. 2193 E. Cherry; Lot 1, City Block 258-A - The owner of this property is Joe
Grizzle. There has been no contact with Mr. Grizzle. The windows are broken out
and the inside is in bad shape-probably 70-80% gutted. Robert Talley stated the
property was probably a drug haven. Chad Stevens, 3935 Miranda Drive, for Re-
Max stated that he is trying to work out a deal to sell the property. Mr. Stevens is an
intermediary between the buyer and seller, he does not represent either. Mr. Stevens
had a letter of intent to purchase the property dated September 9, 2006. The buyer
and seller have, agreed but there are some financial issues with the buyer. The seller
asked Mr. Stevens to speak on his behalfto inform and verify that there is a contract
versus just the word of mouth from the seller himself. Motion was made by David
Nabors, seconded by Chris Brown to allow 90 days to repair or demolish. If the
property is not repaired or demolished within 90 days, the City will demolish with
a $1,000 per day civil penalty.
Motion was made to amend the previous motion by Harrell Tippitt, seconded by
Lucius Joe to include that the property be completely secured within 14 days. Motion
carried unanimously.
J. 627 14th Street NE; Lot 7, Block 3, Hicks 1st Addition-
Motion was made to recuse David Nabors by Chad Brown, seconded by Lucius Joe.
Motion carried 10-0.
Motion was made by Mary Crumpler, seconded by Harrell Tippitt to allow 30 days
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for demolition. If it is not demolished within 30 days, the City will demolish with
a $1,000 per day civil penalty. Motion carried 10-0.
Motion was made for David Nabors to return to the meeting by Chad Brown,
seconded by Brad Archer. Motion carried 10-0.
Items 3-A, 7581st Street NE; 3-B, 1366 W. Kaufman; 3-C, 8561st Street SW;
3-D, 22613th Street NW; 3-F, 1467 Graham; 3-G, 791 W. Henderson; 3-H,935
4th Street NW & 418 W. Campbell; 3-1, 7513rd Street NE; 3-K, 1105 Hearon;
3-N, 2340 E. Cherry; 3-P, 201 E. Booth; 3-Q, 537 8th Street NE - Motion was
made by Mary Crumpler, seconded by Harrell Tippitt for the structures to be
demolished within 30 days. If the structures are not demolished within 30 days, the
City will demolish with a $1 ,000 per day civil penalty. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Status report related to properties on which the Commission has previously issued
orders. The report was included in the packet.
5. Meeting adjourned at 5:10 P.M.
APPROVED THIS _ DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2006.
Chad Brown, Chairman