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06-BOARD/COMMITTEE MINUTES FOR AUGUST/ SEPTEMBER/OCTOBERSubmittal Date: 12/04/2012 Council Date: 12/10/2012 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM BRIEFING SHEET Originaring Department: � Presented By: City Clerk RECOMMENDED MOTION: Motion to approve. POLICY ISSUE�S�: Record of Standing Committee. BACKGROUND: Janice Ellis Board of Adjustment minutes (9-4-2012) Main Street Advisory Board minutes (10-16-2012) Building and Standards Commission minutes (10-15-2012) Paris Visitors and Convention Council minutes (8-23-2012) BOARD�COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: EXHIBITS: The attached minutes. ACTION: ❑ Financial Report � Minute Order ❑ Department Report ❑ Resolution ❑ Presentation ❑ Ordinance ❑ Public Hearing ❑ Other FISCAI. NoTES: BUDGET INFO: Budgeted Amt. YTD Actual Acct. Name Acct. Number $ $ $ Agenda Item No.: � City of Paris ` � o Revised 2/04/08 O MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING CITY OF PARIS BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT CITY OF PARIS - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 107 E. KAUFMAN STREET PARIS, TEXAS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 12:00 O'CLOCK P.M. 1. The Board of Adjustment meeting was called to order by Rick Hundley, Chairman at 12:00 p.m. A. The following members were present: Rick Hundley Bryan Glass Jerry Haning Nathan J. Bell V Charles Richards B. The following members were absent: Allen Moore Marilyn Smith C. Also present was Jeanna Scott, City Staff; John Godwin, City Manager; and Sue Lancaster, Council Member. 2. Approval of minutes from previous meetings. (July 17, 2012) Motion was made by Charles Richards, seconded by Nathan V. Bell to approve minutes for the July 17, 2012 meeting, with corrections. Motion carried 4-0. 3. Public hearing and consideration of and action on the petition of Marx Offutt to grant variance of Fence Ordinance No. 2008-008, Section 11.5-3(b)(1) which prohibits front yard fences except (1) on lots zoned Historic Overlay District (HD), (2) on lots in excess of 2 acres in size which are used for single family residential purposes, and (3) on lots which are zoned and used for LI or HI purposes, to allow a front yard fence in a Commercial District on Lot 6, City Block 91, being number 610 North Main Street. Public hearing was declared open. A. The following individuals spoke in favor of the petition: Man{ Offutt, 4808 CR 22880, property owner spoke in favor of the petition. Mr. Offutt stated he is proposing to remove the existing fence and replace it with a pipe fence to protect the car lot. Mr. Offutt further stated that 90% of the used car lots -- 19 have this type of fencing around their properties along North Main. The removal of the old fence and the addition of the new fence will greatly improve the look of the lot. B. No one spoke in opposition. Public hearing was declared closed. Commissioner Charles Richards stated that there are similar fences all up and down North Main Street. Motion was made by Jerry Haning, seconded by Nathan V. Bell to approve the variance. Motion carried 4-0. Bryan Glass arrived at 12:05. 4. Public hearing and consideration of and action on the petition of Temple of Deliverance Church to grant a variance of Zoning Ordinance 1710, Section 10-103 which provides that "a church or other place of worship, shall provide one parking space for each three seats in the main auditorium to allow one parking space for every 6. S seats in the main auditorium, this would be a reduction in required parking spaces from SS to 25 spaces which would be a variance of 30 parking spaces, on Lot 1, Block A, Temple of Deliverance Church Addition, being located in the 500 Block of Graham Street. Public hearing was declared open. A. The following individuals spoke in favor of the petition: Vicky Ladell, 1615 Johnson Street, church member, spoke in favor of the petition. Ms. Ladell stated she knows that the ordinance requires 55 spaces for a church of this size; however, they currently only have 19 members in the church and with the proposed parking of 25 spaces they could support up to 75 members. They will add parking as the church grows. Ms. Ladell further requested commissioners to grant the variance. Randy Reece, 610 39th Street S.E., design professional, spoke in favor of the petition. Mr. Reece stated the City has granted a 20 percent variance administratively, however the required parking would still cost the church over $100,000 dollars. Mr. Reece further stated as the church grows they can add additional parking. Betty Gains, 510 7th Street N.E., church member, spoke in favor of the petition. Ms. Gains stated this is a small church and membership is at 12 members. Ms. Gains further asked the commissioners to please grant the variance and as the church grows they will add parking. __ �Q B. No one spoke in opposition. Public hearing was declared closed. Commissioner Jerry Haning stated he has questions regarding special events, were will people park when there are special services. Ms. Ladell stated they will all be parking on the property itself, no one will park on Graham Street. Motion was made by Charles Richards, seconded by Bryan Glass to approve the variance request. Motion carried 5-0. S. Meeting adjourned at 12:13 p.m. APPROVED THIS 6t" DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2012. ~�rr��� ''', Rick Hundley, / 21 Main Street Advisory Board Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 16, 2012 City Council Chambers 106 E Kaufman, Paris, TX 75460 Meeting called to order at 4:03pm by Chairman Matt Coyle. Roll call by Jeanna Scott filling in for Main Street Manager Cheri Bedford Present: Casey Ressler, Matt Coyle, Britin Bostick, Jill Drake, Fred Green, Becky Semple and Jeanna Scott Absent: Karie Raulston, Ashlea Mattoon September minutes were approved as presented, motion made by Casey, seconded by Jill. Main Street Manager's Report (read by Matt Coyle in Cheri's absence): • Festival of Pumpkins has 82 vendors currently. Info is on website and board members need to help spread the word about streets being closed Friday night through Saturday night. The Main Street booth will be on the southeast corner of the Plaza and will serve as info central. Volunteers can sign up with Casey. Maps of vendors, prizes and lost kids will be located at this booth. Matt Coyle and Paul Denney will guide tours of the Grand Theater. Get your shirt size to Jeanna for Festival t-shirt. Zombie Walk will be at the YWCA. Charlie Robison will play a concert at Bywaters afterward with Uncle Lucius as the opener. There will be camel rides, games, a labyrinth — spread the word! • Christmas Tree Lighting November 10th. Thanks to Paris Area Art Alliance, Turner Pipe, Parks & Rec and Main Street for making the 30 foot tree happen. There will be carolers and other fun stuff going on that evening. • Matt is going to training in Wichita Falls November 6-7 so let him know if you want to go also. • New business — Ewe...nique Creations of Paris. Furniture on the Plaza has closed. • We need to update the Downtown Map • TMSP report is in the packet and covers the visit by Leslie Wolfenden. Committee Reports: Organization — Casey reported on Main Street tent for Festival of Pumpkins. Jill and Britin have offered to be there for the day. Casey will send out an email about that. Design — No report as Karie was absent. Promotions — Britin reported on the progress of the pumpkin patch. As of close of day Monday 679 pumpkins had been sold with total sales of $2,530 and a profit to Main Street of $632.50. Another truckload will be delivered at noon on Sunday October 21 so all hands on deck! Half of pumpkins sold are $1 pumpkins and decorating has been very popular. Funds will go toward downtown Christmas decorations and hopefully a light show at Bywaters Park next year. Downtown Trick or Treat will be on October 315Y from 5 till the candy runs out. Main Street has been asked to split $175 in advertising costs with PDA. Dog Dash will be Saturday, December 8t" at 10:00 am at the courthouse. This year we are looking to have the race timed and will provide long-sleeved shirts, Santa, red carpet, etc. We need volunteers for directing runners on the course. Wassailfest will be the same day from 1-4pm and businesses will provide their own Wassail for tasting. Voters must go to several stores for their ballot to count, and we are trying to get a large basket together as a prize for the ballot drawn. -- 22 Winning business will be named "Wassailmeister°. Becky recommended they get a crown for the year. Economic Restructuring — Britin reported that the meeting is this Thursday at 6:OOpm at Time Flies. Committee will be finalizing the Building Improvement Grant application. So that it can be sent on to the City Attorney and we can start handing out money, hopefully at the start of the year. Fred suggested we look at USDA and EDA grants for matching with what we have been able to raise through Wine Fest and Movies in the Park, as well as PDA's contribution. Historic Preservation Commission — Britin reported that HPC has approved new signage and are working with the owner of a building intended for climate-controlled self-storage to design a new portico that will match the style of her building. HPC is also reconsidering their grant and will look at Main Street's grant application so that they can be working together to encourage investment. VCC/Chamber — Becky reported that Party on the Plaza was a huge success and the visiting group Girls on the Fly was very impressed. We owe a huge thanks to Janet Green who organized the Antique Fair and encouraged this event to draw visitors to shop and eat downtown on Friday night. Shop Local will begin on October 27th and will end December 17th. Drawing will be at 6:OOpm on December 18th on the Plaza. The historic trolley tour will be December 15t at 1& 3pm and the Historic Churches tour will be December 8th at 1:30pm. Carriage rides will be after the parade on December 15t and 2-5 on December 8th. The Chamber Banquet is on November 15L and tickets are $30 — call Judy at the Chamber to reserve yours. It will be good fun and good food. Election of vacant committee chairs: Jill made a motion to elect Britin as the Promotions Committee Chair and Fred as the Economic Restructuring Chair. Casey seconded. Future Agenda Requests: Matt requested ongoing downtown restrooms and removal of Skate Park, as well as discussion of Bywaters light show for next year and Christmas tree sales. Jill asked for 4:15 meeting start time as agreed in last meeting. Fred would like to see the 2013 budget and consideration on education on sign ordinances. Motion to adjourn made by Jill and seconded by Casey. Meeting adjourned at 4:53pm Approved: (/ Matt Coyle, Paris Mai� Street Advisory irman 23 �' /�v//Z MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2012 3:00 P.M. 1. Ryan Lassiter called the Building and Standards Commission Meeting to order at 3:05 P.M. Roll was called. A. The following members were present: Johnny Norris (arrived at 3:SOpm) Wendell Moore Ryan Lassiter Chris Brown Zach Saffle Don Wilson (arrived at 3:15pm) B. Staff present: Robert Talley Nicki Brown John Lestock 2. Approval of minutes from previous meetings. (September 17, 2012) Motion was made by Chris Brown and seconded by Wendell Moore to approve the minutes for the September 17, 2012 meeting. Motion carried unanimously. 4-0 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": . Request was made by Robert Talley to move to item 3. 0.,1203 SE 16th; Lot 13, City Block 14 O. 1203 SE 16th; Lot 13, Block 14, Gibbon-Braden Addition Owner: Joyce Blair Freeman, 6926 FM 195 Paris, TX 75460 Present: Joyce Freeman Mr. Talley stated that the property at 1203 SE 16th has deterioration of the foundation, insulation is hanging out, has some rotting of the foundation, and deterioration of the wood. Joyce Freeman spoke, she stated that the house doesn't leak and its wiring was good. She asked for 90 days to repair the property and at this time the property is not occupied. 24 Robert Talley's recommendation: Repair within 60 days City has the right to apply a$1000 per day civil penalty. Motion was made by Wendell Moore, seconded by Chris Brown to allow Mrs. Freeman 90 days to have the property repaired if not the property will be brought back to the Building and Standard Commission. Motion carried unanimously. 4-0 Don Wilson entered the meeting. Ryan Lassiter recused himself from items R. and S. Don Wilson made a motion to recuse Ryan Lassiter from the discussion and Zach Saffle seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0. R. 1503 Margaret; Lot 20, City Block 102 Owner: John S. House, 1446 Clarksville St. Paris, TX 75460 Present: John S. House Robert Talley showed pictures of the holes in the roof, warping boards, rotting boards, boards coming loose from the structure, and shingles buckling. John House spoke to the commission and plans on tearing down the structure and asked for 120 days. Don Wilson explained to Mr. House that the commission can only give 90 days. Robert Talley's recommendation: 30 days to demolish if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a$1000 per day civil penalty. Motion was made by Zach Saffle, seconded by Chris Brown to allow Mr. House to demolish the property in 90 days, if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a$1000 per day civil penalty to the property. Motion carried unanimously. 4-0 S. 1608 E Hearon; Lot 6-A & 6-B, City Block 112-F Owner: John S. House, 1446 Clarksville St. Paris, TX 75460 Present: John S. House Robert Talley showed pictures of the deteriorating wood, windows broken, unsecure, interior destroyed, front of the house has dropped, and there is deterioration of the roof. John House told the commission that he had planned on tearing the house down and asked for 90 days to demolish the house. Robert Talley's recommendation: 30 days to demolish if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a$1000 per day civil penalty. Motion was made by Chris Brown, seconded by Zach Saffle to allow Mr. House 10 days to secure the property and 90 days to demolish the property, if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a$1000 per day civil penalty to the property. Motion carried unanimously. 4-0 A motion was made by Chris Brown and seconded by Wendell Moore to -- 25 allow Ryan Lassiter to enter back into the meeting. V. 1808 Margaret; Lot 7& W25' of 8, Block 2, Anita Park Addition Owner: Sheryl Larkin Wood, 1890 CR 22500 Paris, TX 75460 Present: Sheryl Larking Wood and Bill Wood Robert Talley stated that the Woods have replaced the wood, some areas are in bad shape but they are addressing the areas. They have torn down the old porch and are working on the property. The Woods have also finished the roof. Robert and the Fire Marshall have inspected the property. Bill Wood addressed the commission and asked if they would take the front structure off the condemned list so they could focus on the back structure. Discussion on the removal of the front structure off the condemned list took place. Mr. Wilson stated that the structure couldn't be taken off the list until all the work is completed. Mr. Saffle stated that the Woods have completed all the work. Robert Talley agreed that the Woods have completed the work they were asked to do. The Wood's showed pictures taken today on all the work that's been done. Randy Roam of 1750 Margaret St. spoke to the commission. He explained that the owners have done an outstanding job in a short amount of time on the property. Mr. Moore asked if the privacy fence that was put up helped with the security of the back structure. Everyone agreed it did. Mr. Brown stated that he agreed that the commission should release the front structure and focus on the back structure now. Mr. Moore and Mr. Lassiter commended the property owns for a job well done. Robert Talley's recommendation: The front structure: 90 days to have the property repaired if not the property will be brought back to the Building and Standard Commission. The back structure: 30 days to demolish if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a$1000 per day civil penalty. Motion was made by Ryan Lassiter, seconded by Zach Saffle to allow 90 days to demolish or repair the back structure on the property, if not the property will be brought back to the Building and Standard Commission. Motion carried unanimously. 5-0 C. 326 SE 3rd; Lot 4, City Block 181 Owner: Marin & Connie Justice PO Box 737 Paris, TX 75461-0737 Present: Connie Justice was present but she did not speak. Robert Talley showed pictures of the overgrowth around the house, there is a hole in the roof, the porch is falling in, missing wood, foundation sinking, water damage, unsecure, missing sheetrock, and rotting wood. The side structure has missing wood. Don Wilson asked if the structure is sound. Robert Talley stated that when Mrs. Justice applies for permits that the inspection department will have to determine if the structure can be repaired. He stated that it's up to the owner to determine if they want to repair or not and if they fail to do so or if the building inspectors do not pass the structure it will be brought back to the commission. Robert Talley's recommendation: 90 days to have the property repaired if not the � property will be brought back to the Building and Standard Commission. Motion was made by Wendell Moore, seconded by Ryan Lassiter to follow Robert Talley's recommendation for the property owner to repair the property in 90 days, if not the property will be brought back to the Building and Standard Commission. Motion carried unanimously. 5-0 Johnny Norris entered the meeting. A, 47 NW 9th, Lot 7-A, Block 1, Connor Place Addition Owner: Amira Sadik, 1465 Clarksville Paris, TX 75460 Robert Talley has had no contact with the owner. Robert Talley stated that the property is unsecure, has broken windows, shingles are bowing, has damage on the roof, there are brealcs in the wood, water damage, and has missing wood. Robert Talley's recommendation: 30 days to demolish if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a$1000 per day civil penalty. Motion was made by Johnny Norris, seconded by Chris Brown to follow Robert Talley's recommendation for the property owner to demolish the property in 30 days, if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a $1000 per day civil penalty to the property. Motion carried unanimously. 6-0 B. 216 SE 20th, Lot 16, City Block 223 Owner: Martin & Carmen Loera, 1722 Church St. Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 Robert Talley spoke with both Martin and Carmen today at the property. The property owner agreed that the back structure needs to be demolished. The front structure has no moisture, a new roof, and has new wood on it. The property owners are working on it. The commission had a discussion about what repair means and if it matters if the property is habitable or not. Robert Talley's recommendation: 90 days to have the front structure on the property repaired if not the property will be brought back to the Building and Standard Commission and 30 days to demolish the back structure and if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a$1000 per day civil penalty. Motion was made by Johnny Norris, seconded by Wendell Moore to follow Robert Talley's recommendation for the property owner to repair the front structure on the property within 90 days, if not the property will be brought back to the Building and Standard Commission. The back structure on the property should be demolished within 30 days, if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a$1000 per day civil penalty to the property. Motion carried unanimously. 6-0 D. 335 E Sherman, Lot 13, City Block 141 Owner: Verdell Tunson, 12900 SE 268`h St. Unit # E-2 Kent, WA 98030 �� Robert Tally stated that he has talked to the property owner. Robert Talley stated that the property owner needs more time to demolish the structure. There is water damage, the plumbing has been stripped, and the roof is leaking. Robert Talley's recommendation: 60 days to demolish if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a$1000 per day civil penalty. Motion was made by Chris Brown, seconded by Zach Saffle to follow Robert Talley's recommendation for the property owner to demolish the property in 30 days, if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a$1000 per day civil penalty to the property. Motion carried unanimously. 6-0 E. 340 E Sherman, Lot 3, City Block 142 Owner: Curtis & Betty Joe Evans, 2733 Ridgeway Wichita Falls, TX 76301 Robert Talley has had no contact with the owner. Robert Talley showed pictures of deterioration, holes in floor, daylight showing through walls, and the properties unsecure. Robert Talley's recommendation: 30 days to demolish if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a$1000 per day civil penalty. Motion was made by Zach Saffle, seconded by Ryan Lassiter to follow Robert Talley's recommendation for the property owner to demolish the property in 30 days, if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a $1000 per day civil penalty to the property. Motion carried unanimously. 6-0 F. 345 E Sherman, Lot 12, City Block 141 Owner: Verdell Tunson, 12900 SE 268�' St. Unit #E-2 Kent, WA 98030 Robert Talley has talked to the owner. Robert Talley stated this property is unsecured, the front porch is sagging, there's a hole in the roof, water damage, foundation is sinking, holes in the interior, and the wiring has been stripped. Robert Talley's recommendation: 60 days to demolish if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a$1000 per day civil penalty. Motion was made by Johnny Norris, seconded by Zach Saffle to follow Robert Talley's recommendation for the property owner to demolish the property in 60 days, if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a $1000 per day civil penalty to the property. Motion carried unanimously. 6-0 G. 626 E Heron, Lot 3, Block 5, Gibbons ls� Addition Owner: Jimmy Lee Furtch Jr., 325 13th NW Paris, TX 75460 Robert Talley and Nicki Brown (East side code enforcement officer) have both talked to Mr. Furtch in the past. Robert Talley stated that the structure is unsecure, the front porch has collapsed, wood has rotted, has deteriorated plywood, the structure is leaning, and there is a �� hole in the roof. Robert Talley's recommendation: 30 days to demolish if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a$1000 per day civil penalty. Motion was made by Chris Brown, seconded by Wendell Moore to follow Robert Talley's recommendation for the property owner to demolish the property in 30 days, if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a $1000 per day civil penalty to the property. Motion carried unanimously. 6-0 H. 733 & 737 SE 8th, Lot 1, Block 6, Gibbon lst Addition Owners: Jose Albarran, 9012 Curry Village Dr. #6 Yosemite Natl. Park, CA 95389 Robert Talley has talked to Mr. Albarran twice on the phone. Mr. Albarran has contacted someone to look at the property. Robert Talley stated there is a hole in the roof, shingles are coming off, the property is unsecure, the roof is deteriorated, and facial boards are rotting and the foundation and under penning are sinking. Robert Talley's recommendation: 90 days to demolish if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a$1000 per day civil penalty. Motion was made by Wendell Moore, seconded by Johnny Norris for the property owner to secure the property in 30 days, and make a decision to demolish or repair the property in 90 days, if not the property will be brought back to the Building and Standard Commission. Motion carried unanimously. 6-0 I. 910 SE Sth, Lot 10, City Block 160 Owner: Renford Holmes, 1090 34'h SE Paris, TX 75460 Robert Talley met the owner at the property. Mr. Holmes wants to repair the front structure and claims the back structure is not his. Robert Talley stated that the structure in the back shows to be on Mr. Holmes property but Mr. Holmes claims it's not. Robert will have to investigate this property and bring it back to the commission. Mr. Talley showed the commission pictures of the front structure and the structure is unsecure, has water damage, and support beams are missing. Robert Talley stated after talking to the property owner he went back by the property later and the property is secure and repairs have been started. Robert Talley's recommendation: 90 days to repair the property and if not the property will be brought back to the Building and Standard Commissiori. Motion was made by Ryan Lassiter, seconded by Zach Saffle to follow Robert Talley's recommendation for the property owner to repair the property in 90 days, if not the property will be brought back to the Building and Standard Commission. Motion carried unanimously. 6-0 -- 29 J. 913 E Polk, Lot 26, Block 1, Gibbon Park Addition Owner: Mary Mitchell, 913 E Polk Paris, TX 75460 Robert Talley has had no contact with the owner. Robert Talley has talked to the neighbors and the house is vacant. Robert Talley stated that the property is unsecure, has deterioration, is buckling, has gaps in the structure, and has lots of storage that is being pulled out into the yard by vandals. Robert Talley's recommendation: 30 days to demolish if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a$1000 per day civil penalty. Motion was made by Johnny Norris, seconded by Wendell Moore to follow Robert Talley's recommendation for the property owner to demolish the property in 30 days, if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a $1000 per day civil penalty to the property. Motion carried unanimously. 6-0 K. 922 SE Sth, Lot 11, City Block 160 Owner: Renford Holmes, 1090 34th SE Paris, TX 75460 Robert Talley talked to Mr. Holmes. Robert Talley said there is no ridge cap on the top of the house but that a metal roof was put on the house after the damage. The carport has fallen in and is unsecure. Robert said there is no damage to the inside of the house but it is abandoned. Mr. Holmes wants to repair the structure. Robert Talley's recommendation: 90 days to repair the property and if not the property will be brought back to the Building and Standard Commission Motion was made by Chris Brown, seconded by Ryan Lassiter to follow Robert Talley's recommendation for the property owner to repair the property in 90 days, if not the property will be brought back to the Building and Standard Commission. Motion carried unanimously. 6-0 L. 933 Connor, Lot 6, Block 1, Conner Place Addition Owner: Amira M Sudik, 1323 Pine Bluff St. Paris, TX 75460 Robert Talley has had no contact with the owner. Robert Talley stated that the property has water damage, holes in the roof, deterioration, it's unsecure, holes in the floor, and the structure is leaning. Robert Talley's recommendation: 30 days to demolish if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a$1000 per day civil penalty. Motion was made by Johnny Norris, seconded by Wendell Moore to follow Robert Talley's recommendation for the property owner to demolish the property in 30 days, if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a $1000 per day civil penalty to the property. Motion carried unanimously. 6-0 30 M. 940 Connor St., Lot 15, Block 2, Connor Place Owner: V O Thomas, 910 W Cherry Paris, TX 75460 Robert Talley has had no contact with the owner. Robert Talley stated that the house is unsecure, the sheet rocks falling, boards are falling, foundation is sinking, and holes are in the ceiling. Robert Talley's recommendation: 30 days to demolish if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a$1000 per day civil penalty. Motion was made by Zach Saffle, seconded by Ryan Lassiter to follow Robert Talley's recommendation for the property owner to demolish the property in 30 days, if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a $1000 per day civil penalty to the property. Motion carried unanimously. 6-0 N. 1040 SE Sth, Lot 18, City Block 160 Owner: David E& Tina L Kennison, 3980 FR 195 Paris, TX 75462 Robert Talley has had no contact with the owner. Robert Talley stated that the house is unsecure, deterioration, wires have been stripped, cooper has been ripped out, and the shed in the back is also unsecure. Robert Talley's recommendation: 30 days to demolish if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a$1000 per day civil penalty. Motion was made by Chris Brown, seconded by Wendell Moore to follow Robert Talley's recommendation for the property owner to demolish the property in 30 days, if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a $1000 per day civil penalty to the property. Motion carried unanimously. 6-0 P. 1250 Franklin St., Lot 3, Block G, Fuller-Dohoney Addition Owner: Gary Geierman, 180 Laredo Dr. Reno, TX 75462 Robert Talley said Mr. Geierman came into the office today and he's already demolishing the structure. Robert Talley's recommendation: 30 days to demolish if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a$1000 per day civil penalty. Motion was made by Ryan Lassiter, seconded by Zach Saffle to follow Robert Talley's recommendation for the property owner to demolish the property in 30 days, if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a $1000 per day civil penalty to the property. Motion carried unanimously. 6-0 Q. 1416 W Kaufman, Lot 12-13-14, Block 2, Talkington-Hodge Addition Owner: Sybil Swint, 1416 W Kaufinan Paris, TX 75460 Robert Talley has not had any contact with the owner. The certified letter came back undelivered. Robert Talley stated that the property has deterioration, holes in the roof; it's rotting, and has missing wood. 31 Robert Talley's recommendation: 30 days to demolish if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a$1000 per day civil penalty. Motion was made by Wendell Moore, seconded by Johnny Norris to follow Robert Talley's recommendation for the property owner to demolish the property in 30 days, if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a $1000 per day civil penalty to the property. Motion carried unanimously. 6-0 T. 1631 E Polk, Lot Pt. 9 A1110, Block B, Willis Addition Owner: Billy D Robertson % Rob Robertson, 104 CR 2140 Detroit, TX 75436 Robert Talley has had no contact with the owner. Robert Talley stated that the house has fire damage and a hole in the roo£ Don Wilson asked the question since the house burned what if the property owner received an insurance check. Robert Talley said there was no way to know. Robert Talley's recommendation: 30 days to demolish if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a$1000 per day civil penalty. Motion was made by Johnny Norris, seconded by Zach Saffle to follow Robert Talley's recommendation for the property owner to demolish the property in 30 days, if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a $1000 per day civil penalty to the property. Motion carried unanimously. 6-0 U, 1720 Cleveland, Lot E60' 1-2 & E60' of N25' of 3, Block 4, Anita Park Addition Owner: James & Johnna McNeal, 4175 Linn Dr. Paris, TX 75460 Robert Talley spoke with Johnna McNeal and she said the bank would not let them demolish the structure. Since she received the letter from the City the bank is trying to work with her. The property is unsecure, broken windows, holes in the walls, and missing floor. Robert Talley's recommendation: 90 days to demolish if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a$1000 per day civil penalty. Motion was made by Chris Brown, seconded by Johnny Norris to follow Robert Talley's recommendation for the property owner to demolish the property in 90 days, if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a $1000 per day civil penalty to the property. Motion carried unanimously. 6-0 4, Future agenda items. (1) Don Wilson talked about the two houses on Fitzhugh Street. He stated that Mike Malone's extension was out and that he didn't start working on the property until one week prior to his deadline. 5, Adjournment Motion was made by Chris Brown, seconded by Wendell Moore to adjourn the meeting at S:OOpm. Motion carried unanimously. 6-0 32 APPROVED THIS 19`h DAY OF NOVEMBER 2012. r C airman 33 From:Lamar Co. Chamber of Commerce 9037842158 11/301Z012 10:57 #046 P.002J002 Paris Visitors and Convention Council Meeting Minutes August 23, 2012 In Attendance: Jon Landers, Mary Lou Coe, Bobby Walters, Melissa Cook, Carolyn Patterson, Becky 5emple, Sue Lancaster, Roy Gwinn, Nelen Short, Derald Bulls. Chairman Bobby Walters calied the meeting to order and welcomed guests Stephanie Connot with Lamar County Coalition of Education, Business, and Industry, and Shawn fVapier and Cheri Bedford with the City of Paris. Melissa Cook presented financial reports for May, June and Ju(y 2D12 for Visitors and Convention Council. The financial reports were presented and approved as amended on a motion made by Derald Bulls and seconded by Roy Gwinn. In new business, minutes from the V&CC May, 2012 meeting were presented and approved tin a motion by Roy Gwinn and seconded by Mary Lou Coe. Funding requests for Cox Field Fly-In sponsored by the City of Paris Airport Advisory Board for $2500, was submitted, and after scoring criteria was reviewed, a recommendation of $1250 was made. Mad Max Mud Run sponsored by Lamar County Coalition for $25Q0 was submitted, and after scoring criteria was reviewed, a recommenda#ion of $1500 was made. The recommendatio� for these two funding request was approved on a motion made by Roy Gwinn and secpnded by Helen Short. Election of Officers was conducted and the floor was opened for nominations. A motion was made by Roy Gwinn and seconded by Mary Lou Coe that Bobby Walters serve as Chairman. Motion was approved. Boblay Walters made a recommendation that Deraid Bulls serve as Vice Chairman of V&CC, and Roy Gwinn moved to approve the recommendation, and seconded by Mary Lou Coe. Motion was approved. Qerald Bulls made a motion that nominations cease, and Roy Gwinn made the second. On Future-New Business: On funding requests that are submitted in between regufar V&CC meetings, the Chairman recommended that the Executive Committee review and score the request, and submit their recommendation to the baard for approval or disapproval electronically. the Board unanimously approved this procedure. President Cook recommended that the Chair or Vice Chair af V&CC be authorized to co-sign aH checks related to V&CC business, and also recommended that the �ove Civic Center and V&CC accounts be set up at the sarrie bank. On a motion by Mary I.ou Coe, and seconded by Roy Gwinn, recommendations were approved. Respectfuily submitted, �� � Becky �emp e ��