[00:00:09] >> I WILL CALL THE ABILENE BOARD OF BUILDING [CALL TO ORDER] STANDARDS , NOVEMBER SIX, 2024 MEETING TO ORDER. ANYONE [MINUTES] WISHING TO SPEAK TO ANY LOCATION TODAY SHALL HAVE SIGNED IN AT THE DOOR. IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE SO, PLEASE DO SO AT THIS TIME. OUR FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS IS APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF OUR LAST MEETING . AT THIS TIME I WILL OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING. ANYONE WISHING TO SPEAK TO THE MINUTES , PLEASE STEP FORWARD AND STATE YOUR NAME FOR THE RECORD. SEEING NO ONE I WILL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AND OPEN THE FLOOR FOR A MOTION TO APPROVE OR ANY CORRECTIONS OR ADDITIONS. >> WE EXCEPT AS PRESENTED. >> THE MOTION BY MR. ALDRIEDGE THE MINUTES BE ACCEPTED AS WRITTEN. >> I WILL SECOND. >> SECOND BY MR. WYATT. ROLL CALL PLEASE. ] >> THE MOTION PASSED . >> AS A STATEMENT OF POLICY , AND ALL CASES EXCEPT WHERE SPECIFICALLY STATED OTHERWISE , BUILDINGS MUST BE SECURED AND THE LOT CLEAN AND MOWED BY THE OWNER WITHIN 10 DAYS OF RECEIPT OF NOTICE OF RESULTS OF THIS HEARING. IF THIS IS NOT DONE, THE CITY MAY DO SO AND BILL THE OWNER. IN ANY CASE WHERE THE BOARD ORDERS THE OWNER TO DEMOLISH A STRUCTURE OR STRUCTURES, BUT THE OWNER FAILS TO DEMOLISH OR APPEAL THE BOARD'S ORDER, THE CITY MAY DEMOLISH. ANY APPEAL MUST BE FILED IN DISTRICT COURT WITHIN 30 CALENDAR DAYS AFTER THE AGGRIEVED PARTY RECEIVES NOTICE OF THIS BOARD'S DECISION. AT THE HEARING, YOU SHOULD BE PREPARED TO PRESENT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: SPECIFIC TIME FRAME NEEDED TO COMPLETE REPAIRS . SPECIFIC SCOPE OF REPAIR WORK TO BE COMPLETED. AND COST ESTIMATES FOR THE WORK TO BE DONE BY LICENSED, BONDED CONTRACTORS, SUCH AS ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING OR HEATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY TO REPRESENT YOU AT THE HEARING , THE RIGHT TO INSPECT THE FILE ON THE PROPERTY AT THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PRIOR TO THE HEARING, AND THE RIGHT TO REQUEST THE PRESENCE OF CITY STAFF FOR THE PURPOSES OF QUESTIONING AT THE HEARING. WITH THAT , ANYONE WISHING TO SPEAK TO THIS CASE, PLEASE RAISE YOUR RIGHT HAND. BEING NO ONE , WE ARE READY TO START. >> GOOD MORNING, BORED. TERRY DOLLAR WITH THE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE GROUP HERE, CITY OF ABILENE. WE HAVE SIX PROPERTIES TO PRESENT THIS MORNING. THERE [A. Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - Case #24-002043: 1618 Poplar St (SOUTH PARK ADDN, BLOCK 2, 204 REP, TAYLOR COUNTY, TEXAS), Owner: Nolen Thomas & Lois] ARE EIGHT ON THE AGENDA BUT WE'VE HAD POSITIVE MOVEMENT ON TWO SO WE WILL NOT BE PRESENTING THEM AT THIS TIME. WE WILL START -- HERE IS THE PUBLIC NOTICE THAT WENT OUT FOR THIS MEETING. STARTING WITH CASE POPLAR STREET. THEY CHECKLIST FOR RECORDS SEARCH, COUNTY RECORDS SHOW WARRANTY DEED WITH THE VENDOR'S LIEN NAMING THOMAS E NOLAN. THOMAS COUNTY SHOWS THOMAS LEWIS NOLAN TO BE THE OWNER PICKS EXCERPT STATE SHOWS NO ENTITY UNDER THIS NAME AND THE TAX RECORDS FOR MUNICIPALITY ARE NOT APPLICABLE PICK UTILITY RECORDS SHOW INACTIVE SINCE DECEMBER 2023. THE SEARCH REVEALS THAT THOMAS AND LOIS NOLEN ARE THE OWNERS. THIS IS A PUBLIC NOTICE POSTED ON THE STRUCTURE. THIS IS THE FRONT EASTSIDE . THE REAR WEST SIDE. THE NORTH SIDE. AND THE SOUTH SIDE. SUBSTANDARD CODE VIOLATIONS INCLUDE INADEQUATE SANITATION, STRUCTURAL HAZARDS, NUISANCE, HAZARDOUS ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING AND FAULTING WHETHER PROTECTION. HERE ARE EXAMPLES OF THE EXTERIOR AND INTERNAL DILAPIDATION OF THE STRUCTURE. [00:05:04] MORE DILAPIDATION AND INADEQUATE SANITATION. THE TIMELINE OF EVENTS IN DECEMBER 2023 THERE WAS A STRUCTURE FIRE WHILE THE HOUSE WAS VACANT. THE DAMAGES WERE ESTIMATED AT $5000. IN MAY OF THIS YEAR THE CITY AND MARSHALL'S REQUESTED THAT WE RESPOND TO THE HOME BECAUSE THERE WAS SOMEONE INSIDE. WE FOUND THE HOME WAS IN SEVERE DILAPIDATION AND WE CONDEMNED IT MR. NOLAN IS DECEASED. IT DID LOCATE A DIVORCE DECREE REMOVING MS. NOLAN FROM INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY AND I CONFIRM THAT. ALSO IN MAY THE PROPERTY WAS SECURED COSTING THE CITY JUST SHY OF $800. THE WATER UTILITIES ADVISED THE WATER WAS DISCONNECTED IN DECEMBER '23 AND I ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT AN OUT-OF-STATE OWNER AND HIS SON REQUESTING A CALL BACK. WE WENT AHEAD AND FILE THE AFFIDAVIT OF CONDEMNATION AND LEFT A SECOND MESSAGE AT THE END OF MAY AND THE CONDEMNATION NOTICE AND 30-60 WERE SENT TO THE ADDRESS IN TAYLOR CAD. ON SEPTEMBER 30 WE INSPECTED THE HOME. THERE HAD BEEN NO CONTACT FROM AN ERROR OR THE OWNER. ON OCTOBER 9, WE POSTED THE NOTICE ON THE STRUCTURE . I WILL TELL YOU THAT LATE MONDAY OF THIS WEEK THE AIR DID REACH OUT TO ME. THEY ARE NOW LIVING IN FREEPORT AND HE IS NOT ABLE TO BE HERE BECAUSE HE HAD TO WORK TODAY BUT ASKED ME TO PASS ALONG THAT HE DOES INTEND TO SELL THE PROPERTY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. HE IS WORKING ON THE TITLE PAPERWORK. SO WHAT OUR RECOMMENDATION THEN IS TO ASK HIM TO REPAIR AND GIVE THEM 30 DAYS TO PROVIDE A PLAN OF ACTION INCLUDING A TIMEFRAME FOR REPAIR AND COST ESTIMATES AND OBTAIN A PERMANENT AND IF DONE , 60 DAYS TO OBTAIN ROUGHENED INSPECTIONS AND IF THIS IS DONE ON FINAL INSPECTION SHOULD BE DONE BY THE EXPIRATIONS OF THE PERMIT I AM HAPPY TO TAKE ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE. >> ANY QUESTIONS? THE PERSON YOU HAVE TALKED TO IS A HEIR? >> YES. HE IS THE SON. HIS NAME IS DAVID NOLAN. HE IS THE ONE I LEFT MESSAGES FOR AND HE FINALLY CALLED ME BACK. >> THANK YOU. ANY OTHER QUESTIONS? THANK YOU. AT THIS TIME I WILL OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING CALLING THE CASE 24-002043. ANYONE WISHING TO SPEAK TO THIS CASE PLEASE STEP FORWARD AND STATE YOUR NAME FOR THE RECORD. SEEING NO ONE I WILL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. IN CASE #24-002043 AND OPEN THE FLOOR FOR DISCUSSION OR EMOTION. >> I MOVE WE ACCEPT STAFF RECOMMENDATION. >> MOTION BY MR. TURNER . THE OWNER IS ORDERED TO PROVIDE A PLAN OF ACTION, INCLUDING TIMEFRAME FOR REPAIR AND COST ESTIMATES AND OBTAIN ALL PERMITS. IF THIS IS DONE 60 DAYS TO OBTAIN ALL ROOF IN INSPECTIONS. IF THIS IS DONE ALL FINAL INSPECTIONS I'LL BE COMPLETED BY THE EXPIRATION OF ALL PERMITS. SECONDED BY MR. MCNEILL. ROLL CALL PLEASE. >> >> MOTION PASSES. [B. Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - Case #24-002216: 801 Maple St (11-12 BLKS 191-192 l-2f MOUSER & MILLER OT ABL, TAYLOR COUNTY, TEXAS), Owner: Kimmell Tom F] >> THE NEXT CASE I'D LIKE TO PRESENT HIS CASE 24-002216 AT 801 MAPLE STREET. THEY CHECKLIST FOR RECORDS SHOWED THE COUNTY RECORDS SHOW NO DEED RECORDED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK. TAYLOR COUNTY SHOWS TOM F KIMBALL TO BE THE OWNER. SECRETARY OF STATE SHOWS NO ENTITY THAT THE TAX RECORDS ARE NOT APPLICABLE AND UTILITY RECORDS SHOW IT'S BEEN ACTIVE SINCE JUNE OF 2018. THE SEARCH REVEALS TOM F KIMBALL TO BE THE OWNER. THIS IS THE PUBLIC NOTICE POSTED ON THE STRUCTURE. THIS IS THE FRONT WEST SIDE . THE REAR EAST SIDE. THE NORTH SIDE AND THE SOUTH SIDE. SUBSTANDARD CODE VIOLATIONS INCLUDE AN ADEQUATE SANITATION, STRUCTURAL HAZARDS, NUISANCE, HAZARDOUS ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL AND FAULTY WEATHER PROTECTION. SOME EXAMPLES OF THE STRUCTURAL HAZARDS , DOES APPEAR THE HOME IS BEEN ABANDONED FOR A LONG TIME. FAULTY WEATHER PROTECTION. WE FOUND NUMEROUS [00:10:11] HOLES IN THE ROOF OF THE STRUCTURE. HAZARDOUS ELECTRICAL AND AN ADEQUATE SANITATION. TIMELINE OF EVENTS ON MAY 3020 24 WE EXECUTED A SEARCH WARRANT AND FOUND ADVANCED DILAPIDATION. THE CONDEMNATION SIGN WAS POSTED. I SPOKE WITH THE OWNERS DAUGHTER-IN-LAW AND SHE STATED THERE IS AN INDIVIDUAL THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE MAINTAINING THE PROPERTY AND PAYING TAXES. SHE STATED SHE WOULD GET IN TOUCH WITH THAT PERSON AND ASKED THEM TO CONTACT OUR OFFICE. I HAVE HAD NO CONTACT FROM ANYONE BESIDES THE DAUGHTER-IN-LAW. ON JUNE 3RD WE FILED THE COMBINATION WITH THE COUNTY PICK THE WATER DEPARTMENT CONFIRMED IT HAD BEEN OFF SINCE 2018. WE MET THE CONDEMNATION NOTICE AND THE 30TH 60 TWO THE OWNER ON TAYLOR CAD. CERTIFIED MAIL WAS RECEIVED BY THE DAUGHTER-IN-LAW . THERE WAS NO CONTACT FROM THE HEIRS, NO PERMITS APPLIED FOR AND NO IMPROVEMENT IN JULY AND AUGUST. THE TAX ATTORNEY TOLD ME THAT AMY GAINES HAD INSTALLMENT AGREEMENT TO PAY THE TAXES AND I LATER FOUND OUT IF YOU LOOK ON OCTOBER HAD NOT BEEN PAID SINCE 2017. WE SENT THE NOTICE OF THIS HEARING TO THE OWNER AND POSTED ON THE STRUCTURE ON OCTOBER 15. THE DAUGHTER-IN-LAW CALLED THE OFFICE AGAIN AND STATED THE OWNER PASSED AWAY IN 1996 SHE IS ELDERLY AND LIVES IN THE FORT WORTH AREA AND HAS NO PLANS OF RETURNING TO ABILENE. SHE STATED THE CITY WILL HAVE TO DO WHATEVER WE NEED TO DO WITH THE STRUCTURE. STAFF RECOMMENDATION IS TO FIND THE PROPERTY TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND IT'S A HAZARD TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH AND WELFARE AND REPAIR OF THE STRUCTURE IS UNREASONABLE AND ORDER THE OWNER TO DEMOLISH OR APPEAL TO DISTRICT COURT WITHIN 30 DAYS OR THE CITY MAY DEMOLISH . I'M HAPPY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE. >> IS THE PROPERTY SECURED NOW? PEOPLE CAN'T GET IN IT? >> I WOULD NOT SAY IT'S 100% SECURE. IT IS IN A VERY REMOTE AREA. DIRT ROADS AND THE CITY DID NOT PAVE MAPLE UP TO THIS HOUSE. >> THE PERSON YOU HAVE BEEN COMMUNICATING WITH, IS THAT A DIRECT HEIR? >> SHE IS A DAUGHTER-IN-LAW. HER DECEASED HUSBAND WAS THE SON OF THE DECEASED OWNER. >> AND THERE IS NO INTEREST AT ALL? >> NO, SIR. NONE AT ALL. >> AND THEY ARE OUT OF TOWN? >> YES SIR. >> ANY OTHER QUESTIONS? THANK YOU. AT THIS TIME I WILL OPEN PUBLIC HEARING ON CASE 24-002216. ANYONE WISHING TO SPEAK TO THIS CASE PLEASE STEP TOWARD AND STATE YOUR NAME FOR THE RECORD. SEEING NO ONE I WILL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. 24-002216 . OPEN THE FLOOR FOR DISCUSSION. >> I MOVE WE GO WITH THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION. >> MOTIONED BY MR. ALLRED THAT THE PROPERTY IS A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND THAT IS A HAZARD TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE AND REPAIR OF THE STRUCTURE WOULD BE UNREASONABLE. IS THERE A SECOND? >> I SECOND THE MOTION. >> SECOND BY MR. WYATT. ROLL CALL PLEASE. >> >> THE MOTION PASSES. >> I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE ANOTHER MOTION THAT THE OWNER IS ORDERED TO DEMOLISH OR APPEAL THE ORDER TO DISTRICT COURT WITHIN 30 DAYS OR THE CITY MAY DEMOLISH . >> MOTIONED BY MR. ALLRED THAT THE ORDER IS ENTERED TO DEMOLISH OR APPEAL THE ORDER TO DISTRICT COURT WITHIN 30 DAYS OR THE CITY MAY DEMOLISH. IS THERE A SECOND? >> SECONDED BY MR. WYATT. ROLL CALL PLEASE. >> >> MOTION PASSED. >> THANK YOU. [C. Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - Case #24-000771: 1857 Jeanette St (MEMORIAL PARK, BLOCK 4, LOT D, TAYLOR COUNTY, TEXAS), Owner: Armstrong Jerold R & Doris J] >> OKAY AND THE LAST CASE I WILL PRESENT TO YOU THIS MORNING -- WE STILL HAVE THREE MORE THAT WILL BE PRESENTED IS [00:15:01] CASE 24-000771 . I APOLOGIZE. THIS ONE IS REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA. WE GOT A PLAN OF ACTION IN PLACE. I WILL BE PRESENTING [D. Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - Case #24-000346: 450 Peach St (V4-5 185 3 WISE PIEDMONT ABL OT, TAYLOR COUNTY, TEXAS), Owner: FOCO Capital, LLC] 24-003060 AT 450 PEACHTREE. COUNTY RECORDS SHOW WARRANTY DEED NAMING FOCO CAPITAL AS THE PICK TAYLOR COUNCIL SHOWS ACU -- FOCO CAPITAL AS THE OWNER AND SECRETARY OF STATE LIST REGISTERED AGENTS TO WHICH REGISTERED HAVE BEEN SENT. THE TAX RECORD OF THE MUNICIPALITY ARE NOT APPLICABLE AND UTILITY RECORDS, NO RECORD OF SERVICE AT THIS LOCATION IN THE SEARCH REVEALS FOCO CAPITAL LLC IS THE OWNER. THIS IS THE PUBLIC NOTICE POSTED ON THE STRUCTURE. THE FRONT EASTSIDE . THE REAR WEST SIDE. THE NORTH SIDE. AND THE SOUTH SIDE. SUBSTANDARD CODE VIOLATIONS. IN ADEQUATE SANITATION, STRUCTURAL HAZARD, NUISANCE, HAZARDOUS ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING AND FAULTY WEATHER PROTECTION. SOME EXAMPLES OF THE EXTERIOR DILAPIDATION. >> STRUCTURAL HAZARD. ALL PHOTOS FROM THE INSIDE ARE TAKEN FROM THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE STRUCTURE. FAULTY WEATHER PROTECTION. THERE WERE SEVERAL WINDOWS MISSING AND THE ROOF HAS MULTIPLE OPENINGS IN ITS . STRUCTURAL AND ELECTRICAL HAZARDS. FAULTY WEATHER PROTECTION AND STRUCTURAL HAZARDS. STRUCTURAL AND ELECTRICAL HAZARDS . AN ADEQUATE SANITATION AND MORE STRUCTURAL HAZARDS. SOME EXAMPLES OF THE FAULTY WEATHER PROTECTION AND ADDITIONAL STRUCTURAL HAZARDS. >> AS THIS HAS BEEN PRESENTED TO THE BOARD BEFORE I LIKE TO GIVE YOU A MOMENT TO READ THIS SLIDE AND I WILL MOVE TO THE NEXT ONE TO GET YOU UP TO SPEED WHERE WE ARE WITH THE OWNERS OF THE PROPERTY. >> WE WILL START ON AUGUST 16 I RECEIVED A CALL FROM MCKENZIE DESIGNS ADVISE THE PROPERTY WAS TO BE CONVERTED TO AN APARTMENT AND COFFEE SHOP. THAT WOULD HAVE REQUIRED REZONING AND WE ARE WAITING ON A PLAN OF ACTION. MCKENZIE ENDED UP BACKING OUT OF BED. COLTON SAID HE WAS HIRED AS A GENERAL CONTRACTOR AND IS NOT SOMEONE I'M IN CONTACT WITH. ON OCTOBER 2ND, YOU ORDERED THE 30-60 AFTER THE HEARING THE OWNER CALLED ME AND REQUESTED WE GO INTO A COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT WITH HIM, WHICH SEEMED APPROPRIATE FOR THIS LARGE OF A PROJECT. I HAVE PUT A COPY OF THE COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT IN YOUR FOLDERS THAT YOU CAN LOOK AT AND I'LL GIVE YOU THE HIGHLIGHTS IN A MOMENT. ON OCTOBER 9 WE SENT A NOTICE OF THE HEARING TO THE OWNER. WE POSTED IT ON THE STRUCTURE ON THE 10TH. ON OCTOBER 14 , INSPECTION SHOWED THERE WAS DEBRIS BEHIND THE PROPERTY WHICH SUGGESTED SOME DEMOLITION WAS OCCURRING INSIDE. I DID HAVE A CONVERSATION WITH THE OWNER, FOCO CAPITAL, AND LET HIM KNOW HE WAS TO CEASE AND DESIST ANY WORK UNTIL WE GET THE COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT IN ORDER AND AGREED UPON BY ALL PARTIES AND HE STATED HE DOES THE BUILDING HAD BEEN BROKEN INTO AND THAT TIME AND AS OF YESTERDAY HE HAD RE-SECURE THE BUILDING. THE DEBRIS IN THE BACK, WE ARE WORKING THROUGH AND HE WILL NEED TO GET A DUMPSTER TO GET THAT OUT OF HERE. HE DID SIGN AND NOTARIZE A COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT AND IT'S BEEN SIGNED BY THE CITY, AS WELL. HERE ARE SOME HIGHLIGHTS FOR YOU. FROM THE DATE OF THE SIGNATURES ON THE COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT ON OCTOBER 21 HE HAS 45 DAYS TO PROVIDE A REPAIR PLAN FROM THE ENGINEER. YOU MAY RECALL THE ENGINEER HE HIRED BEFORE HE BOUGHT THE BUILDING STATED SOME SELECTIVE DEMO WHEN HE TO BE DONE TO SEE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE BUILDING SO WE NEED A PLAN FROM THEM TO KNOW EXACTLY WHAT HE WANTED TO HAVE DONE. HE WOULD HAVE 75 DAYS FROM OCTOBER 21 TO OBTAIN PERMITS AND 180 DAYS TO HAVE THE FINAL INSPECTIONS AND AT THE PROPERTY IN A CONDITION THAT IS NO LONGER DEEMED CONDEMNED. HE MUST ALSO SUBMIT [00:20:08] MONTHLY WRITTEN REPORTS TO THE CITY UNTIL THE PROPERTY IS NO LONGER CONDEMNED AND YOU MUST COOPERATE WITH CITY STAFF OR INSPECTIONS OF THE PROPERTY AND HE IS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN THE PROPERTY IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CITY ORDINANCES AS FAR AS DEBRIS REMOVAL AND KEEPING THE YARD MOWED AND THINGS LIKE THAT. SO THAT IS THE HIGHLIGHT FROM THE COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT YOU HAVE A COPY OF WE WOULD ASK TODAY THAT YOU , WE RECOMMEND THE OWNER IS ORDERED TO ABIDE BY THE TERMS OF THE COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT DATED OCTOBER 21, 2024 AND WITHIN 180 DAYS OF OCTOBER 21, 2024 BRING THE PROPERTY OUT OF CONDEMNATION AND THE OWNER SHALL SUBMIT MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORTS PURSUANT TO THE COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT. HE WAS NOT ABLE TO BE HERE TODAY BECAUSE HIS WIFE IS EXPECTING ANY DAY NOW AND HE DID NOT WANT TO LEAVE ARKANSAS, I BELIEVE THAT'S WHERE HE LIVES. >> WE ARE BEING ASKED TO APPROVE OR DENY THIS COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT? >> YES SIR. THAT'S IT MUSSER. >> IF I CAN JUST ADD PICK THE COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT ALLOWS YOU TO GIVE MORE THAN THE 90 DAYS , AND SO IT MERELY REQUIRES THE PROGRESS REPORT SO WE INCORPORATE THAT INTO THE COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT. AND SO THE COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT ALLOWS YOU TO GIVE A LONGER TIMEFRAME AND THAT WAY WE HAVE SPECIFIED IN THE AGREEMENT THE STEPS THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO TAKE. IF YOU FOLLOW THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION YOU CAN JUST FOLLOW THIS WORDING IF THAT'S WHAT YOU CHOOSE TO DO. >> OKAY. WHAT WOULD THE TEST -- NECESSITATE US SEEING THIS AGAIN ? THAT HE WOULD VIOLATE ANY TERMS OF THIS COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT? >> THAT IS MY UNDERSTANDING. YES SIR. >> WE WILL SEE IMMEDIATELY? >> YES SIR. >> ANY OTHER QUESTIONS OF THE BOARD? DO YOU HAVE ANYTHING TO ADD? >> NO, SIR. >> THANK YOU. AT THIS TIME I WILL OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CASE 24-000346. ANYONE WISHING TO SPEAK TO THIS CASE, PLEASE STEP FORWARD AND STATE YOUR NAME FOR THE RECORD. SEEING NO ONE I WILL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON CASE 24-000346 AND OPEN THE FLOOR FOR DISCUSSION OR EMOTION. THE MOTION NEEDS TO -- IDENTICAL TO THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION? >> THAT IS THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION. YES. >> WE CAN'T JUST SAY WE APPROVE -- >> YES YOU CAN SAY YOU APPROVE , YOU MOVE TO APPROVE THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION FOR THE COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT AS WRITTEN. >> OKAY. >> I MAKE A MOTION WE ACCEPT THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION. >> MOTION BY MR. MCBRIEN IN ORDER TO ABIDE BY THE TERMS OF THE COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT DATED OCTOBER 21, 2024 AND 180 DAYS FROM OCTOBER 21, 2024 TO BRING THE PROPERTY OUT OF CONDEMNATION AND THE OWNER SHALL SUBMIT MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORTS PURSUANT TO THE COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT. IS THERE A SECOND ? >> MOTION. >> SECOND BY MR. ALLRED. CALL THE ROLL PLEASE. >> >> MOTION PASSES. [E. Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - Case #24-002384: 1750 Vogel Ave (LILLIE ADAMS SUBDIVISION, LOT 7, TAYLOR COUNTY, TEXAS), Owner: Robinson Bill & Baldamera Segura] >> GOOD MORNING, RICKY WRIGHT PROPERTY MAINTENANCE INSPECTOR CITY OF ABILENE. I WILL HAVE THE LAST THREE CASES THIS MORNING. THE NEXT CASE WILL BE CASE NUMBER 24-002384 AT 1750 VOGEL AVENUE. THE CHECKLIST, COUNTY RECORDS SHOW WARRANTY DEED NAMING BILL ROBINSON AND AN ADDITIONAL WARRANTY DEED TRANSFERRING 50% OWNERSHIP TO SEGURA BALDAMERA . TELLER COUNTY SHOWS BILL ROBINSON AND SEGURA BALDAMERA TO BE THE OWNERS PICK SECRETARY OF STATE SHOWS NO ENTITY . TAX RECORDS ARE NOT APPLICABLE. UTILITY RECORDS SHOW THEY HAVE BEEN IN ACTIVE SINCE MAY 21, 2016 AND THE SEARCH REVEALS BILL ROBINSON AND SEGURA BALDAMERA TO BE THE OWNERS. THIS IS THE PUBLIC NOTICE POSTED . THIS IS THE FRONT SOUTHSIDE. THE REAR NORTH SIDE. EAST SIDE. AND THE WEST SIDE. SUBSTANDARD CODE VIOLATIONS. INADEQUATE SANITATION, STRUCTURAL HAZARDS, NUISANCE , HAZARDOUS ELECTRICAL WIRING, HAZARDOUS PLUMBING , HAZARDOUS MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND FAULTY WEATHER PROTECTION. HERE ARE SOME OF THE EXTERIOR DILAPIDATION. FAULTY WEATHER [00:25:08] PROTECTION. FAULTY PLUMBING. AN ADEQUATE SANITATION. ELECTRICAL HAZARDS. TIMELINE. FEBRUARY 2, 2022 A CASE WAS OPENED FOR DILAPIDATED STRUCTURE. AUGUST 30 OF 2022 REQUESTED ON A PROVIDE A PLAN OF ACTION IN 30 DAYS TO ADDRESS THE DILAPIDATION. 29, 2023 INSPECTED THE PROPERTY WITH THE OWNER PRESENT TOLD OWNER WE WOULD GIVE THEM TIME TO WORK OUT HALF OWNERSHIP SITUATION TO SELL THE PROPERTY OR START REPAIRS. ON MARCH 22 , '24, RECEIVED ANOTHER CITIZEN COMPLAINT FOR THIS PROPERTY. JUNE 6, 2024 WE OPENED A CONDEMNATION CASE. JUNE 13, 2024 CONDEMNATION AFFIDAVIT WAS RECORDED AT THE COUNTY CLERK AND NOTICE SENT TO BOTH OWNERS . JUNE 14, 2024, SPOKE TO ONE OF THE OWNERS AT CITY HALL. DISCUSSED POSSIBLE CONSENT FOR THE CITY TO DEMO OR HIM RETRYING TO SELL THE PROPERTY. HE SAID HE DOESN'T HAVE ANY CONTACT WITH THE OTHER OWNER. THE CONDEMNATION NOTICE THAT THE CITY SENT BACK CAME UNCLAIMED AND WAS RETURNED TO SENDER. JULY 1, 2024, OWNER LET US KNOW HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO SELL TO SOMEONE THAT WANTS TO DEMO THE STRUCTURE. AND OCTOBER 9, 2024, NOTICE OF HEARING SENT TO THE OWNERS AND POSTED ON STRUCTURE. STAFF RECOMMENDATION , THE ORDER -- THE OWNER IS ORDERED TO PREPARE 30 DAYS AND PROVIDE A PLAN OF ACTION INCLUDING A TIMEFRAME FOR REPAIR AND COST ESTIMATES AND OBTAIN ALL PERMITS . IF THIS IS DONE, 60 DAYS TO OBTAIN ROUGH IN INSPECTIONS AND IF THIS IS DONE ALL FINAL INSPECTIONS SHALL BE COMPLETED BY THE EXPIRATION OF ALL PERMITS. I DO KNOW ON THIS PROPERTY HE WAS TRYING TO SELL TO HARDIN-SIMMONS. THEY DO WANT TO BUY IT BUT HE IS HAVING A HARD TIME SELLING BECAUSE HE CAN'T GET THE OTHER PERSON OFF THE TITLE. AND CAN'T GET A HOLD OF THEM SO I DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS GOING TO JUST SIT IN LIMBO UNTIL SOMETHING IS DONE . >> ANY QUESTIONS FOR MR. RIGHT BRAIN? THANK YOU. AT THIS TIME I WILL OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON CASE 24-002384. ANYONE WISHING TO SPEAK TO THIS CASE, PLEASE STEP FORWARD AND STATE YOUR NAME FOR THE RECORD. SEEING NO ONE I WILL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON 24-002384 . THE FLOOR IS OPEN FOR DISCUSSION OR EMOTION. >> I MOVE WE ACCEPT STAFF RECOMMENDATION. >> MOTION BY MR. TURNER THAT THE OWNER IS ORDERED TO REPAIR 30 DAYS TO PROVIDE A PLAN OF ACTION INCLUDING A TIMEFRAME FOR REPAIR AND COST ESTIMATES AND OBTAIN ALL PERMITS . IF THIS IS DONE, 60 DAYS TO OBTAIN ROUGH IN INSPECTIONS AND IF THIS IS DONE ALL FINAL INSPECTION SHALL BE COMPLETED BY THE EXPIRATION OF ALL PERMITS. >> SECOND THE MOTION. >> SECOND BY MR. DUGGER. ROLL CALL PLEASE. >> >> MOTION PASSES. [F. Case for Rehabilitation. Demolition, or Civil Penalties - Case #23-001201: 317 Bois D Arc St (LT9 172 OT ABL TIF#1, TAYLOR COUNTY, TEXAS), Owner: Dunlop Lance] >> THE NEXT CASE WAS REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA THIS MORNING. JUST OF THE BOARD IS AWARE. THERE WAS A NEW OWNER ON THIS PROPERTY AT 317 BOISE ARKIN IS OBTAINED A DEMOLITION PERMIT SO HE'S IN THE PROCESS OF DEMOLITION ON THAT PROPERTY. [G. Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - Case #24-003060: 1401 N 19th St (COLLEGE HEIGHTS, BLOCK 13, LOT 1, TAYLOR COUNTY, TEXAS), Owner: Houle Albert] THE NEXT CASE TO PRESENT HIS CASE NUMBER 24-003060. THAT IS AT 1401 NORTH 19TH STREET. CHECKLIST FOR THE RECORD SEARCH. COUNTY RECORD SHOWS SPECIALTY , SPECIALTY WARRANTY DEED NAMING ALBERT HOULE AS THE OWNER. TAYLOR COUNTY SHOWS ALBERT HOULE TO BE THE OWNER PICK SECRETARY OF STATE SHOWS NO ENTITY. TAX RECORDS ARE NOT APPLICABLE. UTILITY RECORDS HAVE BEEN IN ACTIVE SINCE DECEMBER 17, 2019 AND THE SEARCH REVEALS ALBERT HOULE TO BE THE OWNER. THIS IS THE PUBLIC NOTICE POSTED. THIS IS THE FRONT, NORTHSIDE. THE REAR SOUTH SIDE. THE EAST SIDE. AND THE WEST SIDE. SUBSTANDARD CODE [00:30:02] VIOLATIONS, INADEQUATE SANITATION, STRUCTURAL HAZARD , NUISANCE, HAZARDOUS ELECTRICAL WIRING, HAZARDOUS PLUMBING AND FAULTY WEATHER PROTECTION. HERE ARE SOME OF THE STRUCTURAL HAZARDS. THE ROOF ON THE MIDDLE OF THIS HOUSE IS PRETTY MUCH CAVING IN . TO THE RIGHT YOU CAN SEE THERE IS A LARGE HOLE. >> MORE STRUCTURAL HAZARDS AND AN ADEQUATE SANITATION. SOME OF THE INTERIOR DILAPIDATION. >> TIMELINE. JANUARY 22, 2019, CONDEMNATION CASE OPEN FOR DILAPIDATED GARAGE ON THE PROPERTY. FEBRUARY 14, 2019, DISCOVERED THE ELECTRIC METER FOR THE HOUSE WAS ON THE GARAGE. NOVEMBER 13, 2019, AFTER CODE OFFICER WORKED WITH SEVERAL CHARITIES AND AEP THE METER WAS RELOCATED TO THE MAIN HOUSE. AUGUST 6, 2021, GARAGE WAS DEMOLISHED WITHOUT COMMUNICATION WITH THE CITY AND WITHOUT A PERMIT. CONDEMNATION CASE WAS CLOSED ON THAT GARAGE STRUCTURE. JULY 15, 2024, CONDEMNATION SIGN POSTED ON THE MAIN HOUSE. JULY 5, 2024, WHAT IS APARTMENT SHOWS IN ACTIVE SERVICE SINCE DECEMBER 17, 2019. JULY 22, 2024, THE AFFIDAVIT OF CONDEMNATION WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY. JULY 24, 2024, CONDEMNATION NOTICE SENT TO THE OWNER. OCTOBER 9, 2024, THE NOTICE OF HEARING WAS SENT TO THE OWNER AND POSTED ON THE STRUCTURE. OCTOBER 18, 2024, EXECUTED THE CODE INSPECTION WARRANT. FOUND EXTENSIVE ROOF DAMAGE AND DANGEROUS FLOOR. AND THAT WHOLE ROOF PRETTY MUCH CAVING IN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HOUSE. BEFORE THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION I WAS SAY THE OWNER IS HERE TODAY. I SPOKE WITH HIM. HE IS VERY AWARE THAT THE HOUSE NEEDS TO BE DEMOLISHED. HE IS IN THE PROCESS OF TRYING TO SELL AT THIS TIME. HE MENTIONED THAT HENDRICK HEALTH WAS INTERESTED SINCE IT'S RIGHT ACROSS THE STREET. HE IS ALSO DEALING WITH AN ISSUE OF ANOTHER PERSON ON THE TITLE WITH HIM THAT HAS TO GET CLEARED UP BEFORE HE CAN SELL, BUT HE IS AWARE THAT IF IT DOES NOT GET SOLD IT NEEDS TO BE DEMOLISHED SO HE IS WORKING WITH US TO TAKE CARE OF THAT. SO IF HE DOES NOT SELL IT SOON, WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF POSSIBLY DOING A CONSENT DEMO WITH THE OWNER. BUT AT THIS TIME THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION IS TO ORDER THE OWNER TO PREPARE . 30 DAYS TO PROVIDE A PLAN OF ACTION INCLUDING A TIMEFRAME FOR REPAIR AND COST ESTIMATES AND OBTAIN ALL PERMITS. AND IF THIS IS DONE, 60 DAYS TO OBTAIN ROUGH IN INSPECTIONS AND IF THIS IS DUMB ALL FINAL INSPECTION SHALL BE COMPLETED BY THE EXPIRATION OF ALL PERMITS. >> IS HE WILLING TO SIGN A CONSENT TO DEMOLISH? >> HE SAYS THAT IS AN OPTION THAT HE IS CONSIDERING IF HE CANNOT SELL. YES. HIS ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO TRY TO SELL. >> ANY OTHER QUESTIONS FOR MR. REITER? THANK YOU. AT THIS TIME I WILL OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON CASE 24-003060 . ANYONE WISHING TO SPEAK TO THIS CASE PLEASE STEP FORWARD AND STATE YOUR NAME FOR THE RECORD. SEEING NO ONE , I WILL CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING ON CASE 24-003060. OPENING THE FLOOR FOR A MOTION. >> I MOVE WE GO WITH THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION. >> MOTION BY MR. ALLRED. THE OWNER IS ORDERED TO REPAIR , 30 DAYS TO PROVIDE A PLAN OF ACTION INCLUDING A TIMEFRAME FOR REPAIR AND COST ESTIMATES AND OBTAIN ALL PERMITS. IF THIS IS DONE, 60 DAYS TO OBTAIN ROUGH IN INSPECTIONS. AND IF THIS IS DONE, ALL FINAL INSPECTIONS SHALL BE COMPLETED BY THE EXPIRATION OF ALL PERMITS. IS THERE A SECOND? >> I SECOND THE MOTION. >> SECONDED BY MR. WYATT. ROLL CALL PLEASE. >> >> MOTION PASSES. >> THE LAST CASE THIS MORNING [H. Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - Case #24-000209: 2018 Victoria St (A0605 SUR 86 JAMES WARFIELD, TRACT N 50 S 150 E 140, TAYLOR COUNTY, TEXAS), Owner: Harris Dorothy] WILL BE CASE NUMBER 24-000209 AT 2018 VICTORIA STREET. CHECKLIST PEER COUNTY RECORDS SHOW WARRANTY DEED NAMING [00:35:01] DOROTHY HARRIS AS THE OWNER. TAYLOR COUNTY SHOWS DOROTHY HARRIS TO BE THE OWNER. SECRETARY OF STATE SHOWS NO ENTITY. TAX RECORDS ARE NOT APPLICABLE. UTILITY RECORDS SHOW THAT IT'S BEEN IN ACTIVE SINCE JANUARY 13, 2021 AND THE SEARCH REVEALS DOROTHY HARRIS TO BE THE OWNER. THIS IS THE PUBLIC NOTICE POSTED. THIS IS THE FRONT EAST SIDE. THE REAR WEST SIDE. THE NORTH SIDE. AND THE SOUTH SIDE. SUBSTANDARD CODE VIOLATIONS. INADEQUATE SANITATION STRUCTURAL HAZARDS, NUISANCE , HAZARDOUS ELECTRICAL WIRING, HAZARDOUS PLUMBING, HAZARDOUS MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND FAULTY WEATHER PROTECTION. THIS IS SOME OF THE EXTERIOR DILAPIDATION AND FAULTY WEATHER PROTECTION. STRUCTURAL HAZARD AND FAULTY WEATHER PROTECTION. THE PICTURE ON THE LEFT, IT'S HARD TO TELL, BUT THAT WALL IS COMPLETELY BOWING OUT . IT'S PRETTY MUCH SEPARATING FROM THE STRUCTURE ITSELF. THE PICTURE TO THE RIGHT, OU CAN KIND OF SEE THAT GAP ON THE OUTSIDE WALL WHERE YOU CAN SEE IT SEPARATING AT THE FLOOR. ELECTRICAL HAZARDS. AN ADEQUATE SANITATION. TIMELINE. MAY 28, 2020, CASE WAS OPEN FOR DILAPIDATED STRUCTURE. CITIZEN CALLED IN A COMPLAINT. I BELIEVE THE HOUSE HAS MAJOR WATER DAMAGE AND MOLD, WHICH WAS AFFECTING THE COMPLAINING PARTY BUT DISCOVER THE PROPERTY OWNER LIVED IN A NEARBY APARTMENT AND ATTEMPTED TO MAKE CONTACT WITH HER TO SEE IF WE CAN TRY TO GET HER CONNECTED WITH AN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR REPAIRS. ON APRIL 6 , 2022, CITIZEN CALLED AND THE STRUCTURE IS VACANT, UNSECURED, VANDALIZED AND HAS ANIMALS GOING IN AND OUT. APRIL 22, 2022, CONFIRMED THE STRUCTURE WAS VACANT. APPEARED VANDALIZED AND HAVE VISIBLE WATER DAMAGE ON THE CEILING OUTSIDE. NOTICE WAS SENT TO ADDRESS OF RECORD FOR THE PROPERTY OWNER TO SECURE THE STRUCTURE. APRIL 28, 2022 THE NOTICE CAME BACK RETURN TO SENDER BECAUSE THE USPS FORWARD EXPIRED FOR THE OWNER. MAY 10, 2022, CITY SECURE THE STRUCTURE. MAY 25, 2022, OWNER REACHED OUT BY PHONE AND EXPLAINED SHE WANTS TO REPAIR THE HOUSE AND HAD SOMEONE COMING TO LOOK AT IT THAT WEEK I ASKED THAT SHE KEEP ME UPDATED ON REPAIRS AND PULL PERMITS WHEN NECESSARY. SHE PROVIDED A GOOD MAILING ADDRESS. AUGUST 15, 2022 EMMA SPOKE TO PROPERTY OWNER. GAVE HER ANOTHER AGENCY TO CONTACT TO SEE ABOUT REPAIR ASSISTANCE. MAY 1, 2023, RELATIVE A PROPERTY OWNER CALLED IN TO ASK WHAT REPAIRS ARE BEING REQUIRED BY THE CITY. JANUARY 29, 2024, NO REPAIRS COMPLETED. OPENED CONDEMNATION CASE. AFFIDAVIT OF CONDEMNATION REPORTED AT COUNTY CLERK. MARCH 18, 2024, NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION AND 30-60% TO THE PROPERTY OWNER. APRIL 12, 2024 MET WITH THE PROPERTY OWNER AND EXPLAINED THE PLAN OF ACTION. MAY 10, 2024 PROVIDED CONTACT INFO TO PROPERTY OWNER OF ANOTHER POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE AGENCY. SEPTEMBER 16, 2024, SPOKE TO THE PROPERTY OWNER. SHE LET US KNOW SHE WAS LOOKING INTO SELLING THE HOUSE. OCTOBER 9, 2024, NOTICE OF HEARING WAS SENT TO THE OWNER AND POSTED ON THE STRUCTURE. OCTOBER 16 , 2024, SPOKE TO THE REALTOR REPRESENTING THE PROPERTY OWNER. SHE LET US KNOW SHE IS GOING TO HAVE SOME INVESTORS HAVE A LOOK AT THE PROPERTY. AND THAT'S THE LAST WE HEARD IS THEY WERE GETTING CLOSE TO A SALE POSSIBLY BUT NOTHING CONFIRMED. STAFF RECOMMENDATION AT THIS TIME IS TO ORDER THE OWNER TO REPAIR FOR 30 DAYS TO PROVIDE A PLAN OF ACTION INCLUDING A TIMEFRAME FOR REPAIR AND COST ESTIMATES AND OBTAIN ALL PERMITS. IF THIS IS DONE, SIXTY-DAY TO OBTAIN ROUGH IN INSPECTIONS AND IF THIS IS DONE ALL FINAL INSPECTION SHALL BE COMPLETED BY THE EXPIRATION OF ALL PERMITS. >> ANY QUESTIONS FOR MR. WRIGHT? THANK YOU, MR. WRIGHT. AT THIS TIME I WILL OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON CASE 24-000209 . ANYONE WISHING TO SPEAK TO THIS CASE, PLEASE STEP FORWARD AND STATE YOUR NAME FOR THE RECORD. SEEING NO ONE I WILL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON 24-000209 AND OPEN THE FLOOR [00:40:05] FOR DISCUSSION OR MOTION. >> I MAKE A MOTION WE ACCEPT STAFF RECOMMENDATION. >> MOTION BUT MR. MCBRAYER PICK THE OWNERS ORDER TO REPAIR 30 DAYS TO PROVIDE A PLAN OF ACTION INCLUDING A TIMEFRAME FOR REPAIR AND COST ESTIMATES AND OBTAIN A PERMIT. IF THIS IS DONE, 60 DAYS TO OBTAIN ROUGH IN INSPECTIONS AND IF THIS IS DONE ALL FINAL INSPECTIONS SHALL BE COMPLETED BY THE EXPIRATION OF ALL PERMIT. >> SECOND THE MOTION. >> SECONDED BY MR. ALLRED. >> >> MOTION PASSES. >> I THINK THAT COMPLETES * This transcript was compiled from uncorrected Closed Captioning.