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02/16/2015 MINUTESMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2015 3:00 P.M. 1. Johnny Norris called the Building and Standards Commission Meeting to order at 3:07 P.M. Roll was called. A. The following members were present: Johnny Norris Chad Lindsey Sally McEwin Ben Vaughan B. Staff present: Robert Talley Nicki Brown Dale Maberry Stephanie Harris Larry Wright C. Others present: Pamlea Babbitt — Property owner Pamlea Babbitt's son — Property owner 2. Approval of minutes from previous meetings. (January 20, 2015) Motion was made by Ben Vaughan and seconded by Sally McEwin to approve the minutes for January 20, 2015 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 made by Robert Talley to skip to 3. F. — 564 NW 7th 3. F. 564 NW 7th, Hayes Addition, Block 1, Lot 23 Owner: Pamlea Babbitt 758 W. Austin Paris, TX 75460 Back Taxes Owed: $3785.20 Pamlea Babbitt and son were present. Robert Talley stated the structure has roof damage, limbs on top of the house, hole in the roof, damage to eaves, there's junk, rubbish, brush and limbs on the entire property, the under pinning is separating, there's foundation damage, broken windows and the shed in the back is dilapidated also. No one is living in the house. Robert talked to the daughter who lives next door and she verified that no one is living in the house and that water from rain is leaking into the house. Pamlea Babbitt asked to fix the property so her son could live in it. She stated that the property has been vacant for about one year. Johnny Norris asked her what time frame she could get the property up to code and she stated 60 -90 days. She stated that she was going to focus on the underpinning and roof. Ben Vaughan explained to Mrs. Babbitt that she should get contractor estimates. Mrs. Babbitt explained that her and her husband both worked in construction and she has a friend to help with the roof. Mr. Vaughan asked if the plumbing, heat and electricity have any problems and Mrs. Babbitt said no. Robert Talley explained that since the property has no utilities that the property will have to pass city inspection before utilities can be restored. Sally McEwin asked if the Commission gave Mrs. Babbitt 30 days to start on repairs if Robert could bring the property back to Building and Standards Commission and Robert answered yes. Ben Vaughan explained to Mrs. Babbitt that this structure needs extensive repairs and he concern for Mrs. Babbitt is that she needs to get accurate bids because if she spends money and doesn't bring the structure up to code that is money she will lose. Johnny Norris stated the if given the 90 days to repair the commission needs to see significant improvements. 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 Ben Vaughan, seconded by Sally McEwin to allow Pamlea Babbitt 90 days to repair the property structure. Motion carried unanimously. 4 -0 B. 845 Graham, City of Paris, Block 45, Lot 1 Owner: Lois L Bolin C/O Kelly Stern 1337 Burnett Dr. Lantana, TX 76226 -6552 Back Taxes Owed: $5383.84 Lois L Bolin is deceased. Robert Talley spoke to Kelly Stern and Mrs. Stern who is the daughter of Mrs. Bolin. Mrs. Stern stated the will has not been probated and that they have no intentions to get it probated. Robert Talley stated that the structure has roof damage and deterioration, electricity is pulled loose from the house, the roof around the chimney is deteriorated, shingles are bowing, unsecure, doors open, the inside of the house shows a hole through the ceiling to the second floor, missing windows, floor has dropped and pulled away from the wall, and there is water damage. 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. There was discussion on the Historic Preservation Commission's release of the property, the daughter and son's responsibilities, and if the structure needs to be secured. Motion was made by Sally McEwin, seconded by Ben Vaughan to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 4 -0 B. 1550 W Campbell, Maxey Addition, Block 4, Lot Pt of 3 Owner: Norma Johnson 425 Town East Dr. Paris, TX 75462 No Back Taxes Owed Robert Talley showed the commission pictures of a shop which has sheet metal on the ground, holes in the roof, metal in bad shape, wood deteriorating, and building 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. Discussion about notification of owners, what the building is used for, if there was has been any history of this building, and the process of notification of owners. If a person responds and asks for extension or to repair the property the structure can always be brought back to the commission. Motion was made by Chad Lindsey, seconded by Ben Vaughan to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 4 -0 C. 1500 & 1510 W Campbell, Maxey Addition, Block 4, Lot All of 4 & E 50' of 3 Owner: Sally Mitchell % Debra Ibe 5102 South Port Rowlett, TX 75088 Back Taxes Owed: $2897.20 No Contact with owner Robert Talley stated that the main structure on this property was tore down several years ago. There are holes in the roof, deterioration of wood, sheet metal missing, and junk and rubbish on property. 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 Chad Lindsey, seconded by Ben Vaughan to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 4 -0 D. 1308 W Campbell, City of Paris, Block 232, Lot E/PT of 2 Owner: Marvin Dee & Vida Virginia Fagan 301 Beaver Creek Dr. Azle, TX 76020 Back Taxes Owed: $16198.51 No Contact with Owner Robert Talley stated this property has been brought before the Building and Standard Commission twice before and the property owner does just enough to get off the list but never finishes the repairs. The property was bought in a Sheriff's sale. The property has deterioration of the eaves and roof, it is boarded up still, water damage, mold, elements are getting into the house, holes in the roof on the shed, barn in the back is collapsing, the add on to the house has a tree that has fallen on it, holes in the roof, unsecure and the City has had several complaints on the property. The brother in law lives next door and Robert tried to make contract but he went in the house and there were dogs on the property. If we have the structure demolished the dogs will be removed for safety purposes and then returned. 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 Sally McEwin, seconded by Chad Lindsey to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 4 -0 E. 704 W Garrett, City of Paris, Block 100 -B, Lot 6 Owner: Jim E Ray 704 W Garrett Paris, TX 75460 Back Taxes Owed: $349.28 last paid 2010. No contact with owner. Robert Talley stated that the roof and foundation is deteriorating, broken boards, rotting, rails bowing, unsecure, windows broke, foundation bowing, one portion of house leaning outwards. 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 Chad Lindsey, seconded by Ben Vaughan to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 4 -0 G. 1635 W Walker, Colonial Addition, Block 6, Lot 5 -6 Owner: Janice Marie Neal & Marie Ransom 1635 W Walker St. Paris, TX 75460 Back Taxes Owed: $8014.57 No contact with owner. Robert Talley stated that he has talked to Janice Neal in the past and she asked for an extension and never finished the work or called him. The structure has damaged eaves, power line hanging, missing siding, foundation damage, limbs have fallen on the roof, brush in the yard and deterioration of wood. Johnny Norris asked how we found this structure and Robert Talley stated a neighbor turned it in. 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 Ben Vaughan, seconded by Sally McEwin to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 4 -0 H. 267 NE 28th, Springlake Addition, Block 8, Lot Pt 1 Owner: Kil Cha Choe 3240 Allen Paris, TX 75460 No contact with owner. No Back Taxes Owed Robert Talley stated that the roof line and foundation have deterioration and rotting, unsecure, missing windows, sinking into ground, inside the bricks are separating, holes in the ceiling, hole in roof, shed deteriorating and rotting about to fall over. 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 Ben Vaughan, seconded by Chad Lindsey to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 4 -0 I. 374 NE 28t', Springlake Addition, Block 4, Lot PT of 8 and all of 9 Owner: Jordan Cunningham 5073 SE Loop 286 Paris, TX 75460 Back taxes owed: $3249.29 Robert Talley spoke to Jordan and his father Stacy. They want 90 days to repair the structure. Robert Talley stated that there are holes in the roof, broken windows; porch is missing flooring, roof covering peeling, and foundation damage. The property wasn't turned in by neighbors but was a drive by. Discussion of minimum standard required repairing and Robert Talley explained that it's case by case and that each property has to pass inspection by the City to have utilities restored but there is not written criteria. Robert Talley's recommendation: 90 days to repair if not the property will be brought back to the Building and Standard Commission. Motion was made by Chad Lindsey, seconded by Ben Vaughan to allow Jordan Cunningham 90 days to repair the property structure with 10 days to secure the property. Motion carried unanimously. 4 -0 J. 2840 E Cherry, Springlake Addition, Block 4, Lot Pt of 1 Owner: Ethel Cooper C/O Carolyn Barrioss 915 Dsco Lane Apt. 3211 Grand Prairie, TX 75051 Back taxes owed: $5074.21 No contact with owner. Robert Talley stated the underpinning is falling off, there's rotting and deterioration of the eaves, the front portion of the roof is falling forward, sinking into the ground, rotting and deterioration of the siding, holes in the eaves, junk and rubbish, unsecure, and foundation damage. 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 Ben Vaughan, seconded by Sally McEwin to accept Robert Talley recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 4 -0 K. 635 NW 7th, Martin Block Addition, Block A, Lot 1 Thru 20 Owner: Property Partners I LLC A Nevada Limited Liab Comp 4400 Westgrove Dr. Suite #110 Addison, TX 75001 Back taxes owed: $ 34439.80 Robert Talley stated he talked to lawyer and he stated that the owner died and the wife has fled the country due to tax evasion charges. The SCC is investigating. Chad Lindsey asked for a little history on the structure and Robert Talley stated that the property has had 3 -4 owners in the last 5 years. Three banks and at least two LLC's have owned the property. The last owner had finished the first phase of the project then the Federal Government shut it done for tax evasion. The Building and Standard Commission's past orders on the property were to secure the property. There is no structural damage at this time. The City will end up securing the property. The Commission discussed the cost of demolition of the property in the future. Robert Talley's recommendation: 10 days to secure the property. Motion was made by Ben Vaughan, seconded by Chad Lindsey to accept Robert Talley recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 4 -0 4. Code Enforcement Update Six structures were demolished in January 2015. Seven structures were condemned in January 2015. The full report of Demolition is attached. The commission discussed priority of properties. 5. Future agenda items. No discussion. 6. Adjournment Motion was made by Ben Vaughan, seconded by Chad Lindsey to adjourn the meeting at 4:08pm. Motion carried unanimously. 4 -0 APPROVED THIS 16th DAY OF MARCH 2015. airman