AT THIS TIME. I WILL OPEN THE JUNE 4TH ABILENE BOARD OF BUILDING STANDARDS MEETING
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TO ORDER. ANYONE WISHING TO SPEAK TO ANY CASE TODAY, SHALL I SEND IN AT THE DOOR? IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE SO, PLEASE DO SO AT THIS TIME.THE FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS IS APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 2ND MEETING.
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ARE THERE ANY ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE MINUTES FROM THE BOARD? IF NOT, I'LL ENTERTAIN A MOTION FOR APPROVAL.I MAKE A MOTION. WE APPROVE AS STATED.
MOTION BY MR. ALLRED THAT THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 2ND MEETING BE APPROVED AS WRITTEN.
I SECOND THE MOTION. SECOND BY MR. WYATT. ROLL CALL PLEASE.
MR. WYATT? YES. MR. ALLRED? YES. MR. MCBRAYER. YES.
YES. MR. BEARD. YES. MOTION PASSED AS A STATEMENT OF POLICY IN ALL CASES EXCEPT WHERE SPECIFICALLY STATED OTHERWISE.
BUILDINGS MUST BE SECURED AND THE LOCK CLEAN AND MOWED BY THE OWNER WITHIN TEN DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THE NOTICE OF THE 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.
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 WORK TO BE DONE BY LICENSED BONDED CONTRACTORS SUCH AS ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, HEATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING.
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY TO REPRESENT YOU AT THE HEARING.
THE RIGHT TO INSPECT THE PROPERTY.
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.
ANYONE WISHING TO SPEAK TO THIS CASE TODAY, OR IN ANY CASE TODAY, PLEASE RAISE YOUR RIGHT HAND.
DO YOU SWEAR AND AFFIRM THE TESTIMONY YOU SHALL GIVE TODAY IS THE TRUTH, THE WHOLE TRUTH, AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH.
YES, SIR. THANK YOU. WITH THAT, WE'RE READY FOR OUR FIRST CASE.
GOOD MORNING. BOARD RICKEY WRIGHT, PROPERTY MAINTENANCE INSPECTOR WITH THE CITY OF ABILENE. WE HAVE SIX CASES TO PRESENT TODAY.
THE FIRST CASE WILL BE CASE NUMBER 22-003439 AT 1325 PECAN STREET.
[A. Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - Case #22-003439: 1325 Pecan St. (LT 4, BLK B, OF JOHN J. TOOMBS SUBDIVISION OF BLKS A, B, & C OF RINEY & HAYS SUBDIVISION OF LT 2, BLK 208, TAYLOR COUNTY, TEXAS), Owner: Lopez, Roel]
A THOROUGH PUBLIC RECORDS CHECK REVEALED THAT ROEL LOPEZ IS THE OWNER OF THIS PROPERTY.THIS IS THE PUBLIC NOTICE THAT WAS POSTED.
EAST SIDE. THE NORTH SIDE AND THE SOUTH SIDE.
NUISANCE. HAZARDOUS ELECTRICAL WIRING.
HAZARDOUS PLUMBING, HAZARDOUS MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND FAULTY WEATHER PROTECTION.
THIS IS SOME OF THE EXTERIOR DILAPIDATION AND FAULTY WEATHER.
THIS IS THE CURRENT INTERIOR CONDITIONS.
HE HAS CLEANED OUT THE ENTIRE INSIDE OF THE HOUSE.
TIMELINE. ON NOVEMBER 26TH OF 22, THERE WAS A STRUCTURE FIRE DAMAGES ESTIMATED AT 10,000. DECEMBER 8TH.
THE 22. CONDEMNATION AFFIDAVIT RECORDED AT THE COUNTY CLERK.
OWNERS SECURED THE PROPERTY OWNERS.
CONDEMNATION NOTICES WERE SENT TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS.
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MAY 15TH, 224. RECENT CONDEMNATION NOTICES TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS JUNE 7TH TO 24.THE PROPERTY SHOWING SIGNS OF NEGLECT.
GRASS HAS BECOME A FIRE HAZARD AND THE FRONT YARD WAS FULL OF JUNK.
NOTICE. A VIOLATION WAS SENT TO THE OWNERS TO ADDRESS GRASS AND JUNK THAT IS BEING BEHIND A LOCKED FENCE. SEVERAL CRIMINAL COMPLAINTS WERE ISSUED WHEN NO ACTION WAS TAKEN.
AUGUST 21ST OF 24 SERVED A CODE INSPECTION WARRANT TO GET A BETTER LOOK AT THE FULL EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE PROPERTY ON SEPTEMBER 25TH OF 24.
THE PROPERTY WAS SOLD OCTOBER 3RD OF 24.
THE NEW OWNER WAS IN ATTENDANCE, HAD SEVERAL CONTACTS WITH THE OWNER.
AFTER THE HEARING, IN WHICH WE APPROVED SOME ADDITIONAL TIME TO CLEAR OUT THE HOUSE OF JUNK AND FIRE DEBRIS SO THAT THE CONTRACTORS COULD COME IN AND PROVIDE ESTIMATES.
APRIL 17TH OF 25 MET WITH THE OWNER TO CHECK ON PROGRESS.
HE INFORMED US THAT HE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DO THE RENOVATIONS AND IS SELLING THE PROPERTY, AND ALREADY HAS A BUYER.
APRIL 21ST TO 25. CHECKED WITH THE BUYER AND CONFIRMED THERE IS A SALE AGREEMENT IN PLACE.
BUT AS OF YESTERDAY, THE PERSON THAT WAS GOING TO BUY IT THAT FELL THROUGH.
THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO GET FINANCING.
SO AT THIS TIME THERE IS NO SALE PENDING ON THIS HOUSE AT ALL.
THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION WAS TO ORDER THE OWNER TO REPAIR 30 DAYS TO PROVIDE A PLAN OF ACTION, INCLUDING A TIME FRAME FOR REPAIR AND COST ESTIMATES, AND OBTAIN ALL PERMITS.
IF THIS IS DONE 60 DAYS TO OBTAIN ROOFING INSPECTIONS AND IF THIS IS DONE, ALL FINAL INSPECTIONS SHALL BE COMPLETED BY THE EXPIRATION OF ALL PERMITS, AND I CAN TAKE ANY QUESTIONS.
ANY QUESTIONS TO MR. WRIGHT? THANK YOU, MR. WRIGHT.
AT THIS TIME, I'LL OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON CASE 20 2-003439.
ANYONE WISHING TO SPEAK TO THIS CASE, PLEASE STEP FORWARD AND STATE YOUR NAME FOR THE RECORD. SEEING NO ONE WILL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON CASE 20 2-003439. OPEN THE FLOOR FOR DISCUSSION OR A MOTION.
I'LL MAKE A MOTION THAT WE GO WITH A STAFF RECOMMENDATION MOTION BY MR. ALLRED THAT THE OWNER IS ORDERED 30 DAYS TO PROVIDE A PLAN OF ACTION, INCLUDING A TIMEFRAME FOR COST AND REPAIR ESTIMATES, AND OBTAIN ALL PERMITS.
IF THIS IS DONE, 60 DAYS TO OBTAIN ROOFING INSPECTIONS.
AND IF THIS IS DONE, ALL FINAL INSPECTIONS SHALL BE COMPLETED BY THE EXPIRATION OF ALL PERMITS. SECOND. SECOND.
BY MR. MCNEIL. ROLL CALL PLEASE.
YES. MR.. BEARD. YES. MOTION PASSED.
THE NEXT CASE THIS MORNING WILL BE CASE NUMBER 24-004056 AT 742 CHESTNUT STREET.
[B. Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - Case #24-004056: 742 Chestnut St (LT 7 162 1 W 2/3 NORTHINGTON OT ABL, TAYLOR COUNTY, TEXAS), Owner: Martinez, Deborah Ann Et al C/O Gabriel Martinez]
PUBLIC RECORDS CHECK SHOWS THE THAT DEBORAH MARTINEZ AND OTHERS TO BE THE OWNERS.WEST SIDE. NORTH SIDE AND SOUTH SIDE.
HAZARDOUS PLUMBING. HAZARDOUS MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND FAULTY WEATHER PROTECTION.
HERE'S SOME OF THE EXTERIOR DILAPIDATION AND FAULTY WEATHER.
THIS IS A SECONDARY UNIT AT THE BACK OF THE PROPERTY.
TIMELINE. MAY 15TH, 223 A CASE WAS OPENED FOR A VACANT, DILAPIDATED STRUCTURE.
MAY 16TH OF 23 THE PROPERTY HAD A LARGE, PARTIALLY CUT,
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DANGEROUS TREE THAT WAS LEANING TOWARDS AN UNOCCUPIED HOUSE NEXT DOOR.TREE WAS BARELY HELD UP BY A CHAIN THAT WAS ANCHORED TO ANOTHER TREE ACROSS THE BACKYARD.
THE DANGEROUS TREE WAS IMMEDIATELY ABATED BY THE CITY.
MAY 23RD OF 23 NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS WERE SENT TO THEIR HEIRS.
ADDRESS OF RECORD FOR THE PROPERTY OWNER.
MAY 23RD OF 23. GRANDDAUGHTER OF THE OWNER CAME INTO CITY HALL TO LET US KNOW.
THERE IS AN AFFIDAVIT OF HEIRSHIP AND HER FATHER WAS TRYING TO GET PROPERTY PUT INTO HIS NAME. APRIL 1ST TO 24, THE GRANDDAUGHTER EMAILED TO LET US KNOW THAT HER FATHER WAS UNSUCCESSFUL AT GETTING PROPERTY PUT INTO HIS NAME.
SHE WAS UNSURE IF ANYONE ELSE IN THE FAMILY WAS GOING TO TRY TO DO THE SAME.
APRIL 2ND OF 24 TAX SUIT FILED BY TCD FOR DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES.
AUGUST 27TH, 224 SERVED AN ADMINISTRATIVE SEARCH WARRANT TO INSPECT THE FULL EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE PROPERTY.
DURING THE EXECUTION OF THE WARRANT, THE DAUGHTER OF THE DECEASED OWNER MET WITH US AND WE EXPLAINED WHY WE WERE THERE AND THE CONDEMNATION PROCESS.
AUGUST 29TH. THE 24 AFFIDAVIT OF CONDEMNATION WAS RECORDED AT THE COUNTY CLERK.
SEPTEMBER 5TH OF 24 SPOKE TO ONE OF THE HEIRS BY PHONE.
SHE PROVIDED A LIST OF SIBLINGS AS CONTACTS FOR THE PROPERTY.
SHE SAID SHE WAS INTERESTED IN REPAIRING THE PROPERTY.
AND THEN A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO, I DID SPEAK TO ANOTHER HEIR A BROTHER OF THE WOMAN WE HAD SPOKE TO PRIOR.
AND HE WAS ALSO ASKING QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT HE COULD DO.
BUT AS OF THIS TIME, WE HAVE NOBODY THAT'S STEPPING UP AND CLAIMING OR STARTING TO FIX IT OR ANYTHING. SEPTEMBER 9TH, THE 24TH NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION WAS SENT TO THE ADDRESS OF RECORD FOR THE PROPERTY OWNER.
SEPTEMBER 12TH OF 24 SPOKE TO THE GRANDSON OF A PROPERTY OWNER.
HE SAID HE IS WORKING ON PAYING OFF THE TAXES, GETTING ON THE DEED AND WILL THEN REPAIR THE HOUSE.
SEPTEMBER 13TH THE 24TH NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION WAS SENT TO THE GRANDSON LISTED IN AS OWNERS CARE OF IN TAYLOR CAD.
JANUARY 23RD OF 25 RECEIVED A VOICEMAIL FROM THE GRANDDAUGHTER OF THE PROPERTY OWNER.
SHE LET US KNOW THAT HER ELDERLY FATHER WILL NOT REPAIR OR SELL THE PROPERTY.
FEBRUARY 5TH OF 25 THE BOARD ORDERED A 3060.
MAY 9TH OF 25 NOTICE OF THE JUNE HEARING WAS POSTED ON THE STRUCTURE AND SENT TO APPROPRIATE PARTIES. STAFF RECOMMENDATION IS TO FIND THAT THE PROPERTY IS A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND THAT IS A HAZARD TO THE PUBLIC'S HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE, AND REPAIR OF THE STRUCTURE WOULD BE UNREASONABLE AND ORDER.
THE OWNER IS ORDERED TO DEMOLISH OR APPEAL THE ORDER TO DISTRICT COURT WITHIN 30 DAYS, OR THE CITY MAY DEMOLISH.
MR. WRIGHT, THE THE OWNERSHIP HAS BEEN RESOLVED AND IT'S NOW IN THE HANDS OF AN ERROR. SO THERE IS MULTIPLE ERRORS THAT ARE ON IT.
AND THEY'RE NOT IN AGREEMENT OF ANYTHING.
BUT NOBODY WANTS TO STEP UP AND DO ANY REPAIRS OR FIX IT.
AS FAR AS WE ARE AWARE, WE'VE PRETTY MUCH BEEN TOLD BY THE SISTER, WELL, THE DAUGHTER THAT LIVES ACROSS THE STREET FROM THIS PROPERTY, IT WAS HER PARENTS AS WELL THAT NOBODY'S GOING TO DO ANYTHING.
ANY OTHER QUESTIONS FOR MR. WRIGHT? I PRESUME THE TAX ISSUES HAVE BEEN RESOLVED.
WE DON'T HAVE ANY UPDATES ON THE TAX SITUATION.
AT THIS TIME, I'LL OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON CASE 20 4-004056.
ANYONE WISHING TO SPEAK TO THIS CASE, PLEASE STEP FORWARD AND STATE YOUR NAME FOR THE RECORD. SEE NO ONE.
I WILL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON CASE 20 4-004056.
OPEN THE FLOOR FOR DISCUSSION OR A MOTION.
I'LL MAKE A MOTION FINDING THE PROPERTY AS A PUBLIC NUISANCE, AND THAT IT IS A HAZARD TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE AND REPAIR OF THE STRUCTURE WOULD BE UNREASONABLE.
SECOND. THE MOTION. MOTION BY MR. DUGGER. SECOND BY MR. ALLRED THAT THE PROPERTY HAS DECLARED A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND THAT IS A HAZARD TO PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE, AND REPAIR OF THE STRUCTURE WOULD BE UNREASONABLE.
ROLL CALL PLEASE. MR. WYATT? YES. MR. ALLRED? YES. MR. MCBRAYER. YES. MR. MCNEIL.
YES. MR. DUGGER. YES. MR. BEARD. YES. MOTION PASSED.
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FOR THE MOVE. THE OWNER IS ORDERED TO DEMOLISH OR APPEAL THE ORDER TO DISTRICT COURT WITHIN 30 DAYS, OR THE CITY MAY DEMOLISH.SECOND. THE MOTION. MOTION BY MR. DUGGAR. SECOND BY MR. ALLRED.
THE OWNER IS ORDERED TO DEMOLISH OR APPEAL THE ORDER TO DISTRICT COURT WITHIN 30 DAYS, OR THE CITY MAY DEMOLISH.
ROLL CALL PLEASE. MR. WYATT? YES. MR. ALLRED? YES. MR. MCBRAYER. YES. MR. MCNEIL.
YES. MR. DUGGAR? YES. MR. BEARD. YES. MOTION. PASS.
NEXT CASE, MR. RIGHT. NEXT CASE WILL BE CASE NUMBER
[C. Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalites - Case #24-004334: 2426 S. 2nd St (CHRISTIAN COLLEGE 2ND ADDN, BLOCK 6, LOT 4, TAYLOR COUNTY, TEXAS), Owner: 263 Holdings, LLC]
24004334. AT 2426 SOUTH SECOND STREET.PUBLIC RECORDS CHECK SHOWS THAT 263 HOLDINGS LLC IS THE OWNER.
THIS IS THE PUBLIC NOTICE THAT WAS POSTED.
NORTH SIDE. THE EAST SIDE AND THE WEST SIDE.
HAZARDOUS PLUMBING. HAZARDOUS MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND FAULTY WEATHER PROTECTION.
THIS IS THE CURRENT INTERIOR CONDITIONS.
THIS IS A DETACHED GARAGE AT THE BACK OF THE PROPERTY THAT IS ALSO FULL OF DEBRIS AND JUNK. TIMELINE OF EVENTS.
DECEMBER 27TH OF 23 STRUCTURE FIRE RESULTING IN $15,000 IN DAMAGE.
SEPTEMBER 5TH OF 24 VACANT BURNED STRUCTURE WAS DISCOVERED BY THE CITY.
STRUCTURE HAD BEEN BOARDED UP BY THE OWNER.
SEPTEMBER 9TH THE 24. WE INSPECTED THE PROPERTY.
WE WERE ABLE TO SEE EXTENSIVE FIRE DAMAGE INSIDE.
SEPTEMBER 16TH. THE 24 AFFIDAVIT OF CONDEMNATION WAS RECORDED AT THE COUNTY CLERK. CONDEMNATION NOTICES WERE SENT TO THE PROPERTY OWNER.
FEBRUARY 10TH OF 25 A TAX SUIT WAS FILED BY TAYLOR COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT FOR DELINQUENT TAXES. MAY 9TH TO 25.
NOTICE OF THE JUNE HEARING WAS POSTED ON THE STRUCTURE AND SENT TO THE PROPERTY OWNER.
MAY 15TH OF 25 STARTED RECEIVING COMPLAINTS OF VAGRANT ACTIVITY IN AND AROUND THE HOUSE.
WE EXECUTED A CODE INSPECTION WARRANT, FOUND THE HOUSE AND DETACHED GARAGE TO BE UNSECURED. FOUND EVIDENCE OF VAGRANT ACTIVITY AND EXTREMELY UNLIVABLE.
UNSANITARY CONDITIONS IN THE HOUSE AND DETACHED GARAGE.
THAT DAY I ALSO SPOKE WITH THE ONE OF THE PEOPLE FROM THE LLC AND EXPLAINED THAT WE WERE THERE TO DO A SEARCH WARRANT, TOLD THEM WHAT WE DID, AND EXPLAINED EVERYTHING HE HAD TO DO AS FAR AS OBTAINING PERMITS AND SUBMITTING A PLAN OF ACTION.
AND IT WAS EXPLAINED TO HIM ON THE PHONE THAT DAY.
EVERYTHING THAT NEEDED TO BE DONE.
AND THEN ON MAY 23RD OF 25, MET WITH THE PROPERTY OWNER AT CITY HALL.
HE WAS PROVIDED A PLAN OF ACTION WORKSHEET AND EXPLAINED THE PERMITTING PROCESS, EVEN THOUGH THAT HAD BEEN EXPLAINED TO HIM ABOUT A WEEK PRIOR.
AT THIS TIME, THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION IS TO ORDER THE OWNER TO REPAIR 30 DAYS TO PROVIDE A PLAN OF ACTION, INCLUDING A TIME FRAME FOR REPAIR AND COST ESTIMATES, AND OBTAIN ALL PERMITS.
IF THIS IS DONE 60 DAYS TO OBTAIN ROOFING INSPECTIONS AND IF THIS IS DONE, ALL FINAL INSPECTIONS SHALL BE COMPLETED BY THE EXPIRATION OF ALL PERMITS, AND I CAN TAKE ANY QUESTIONS.
ANY QUESTIONS? MR. MARSH, HOW IS THE.
ARE YOU AWARE HOW THE ESTIMATE OF FIRE DAMAGES IS BEING CALCULATED? IT'S WHAT WE GET FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
THEY USUALLY PUT AN ESTIMATE ON THERE.
IS THAT DAMAGE OF CONTENTS OR IS THAT DAMAGE? I THINK IT'S OVERALL EVERYTHING.
I DON'T KNOW IF THEY COUNT FURNITURE AND THINGS LIKE THAT.
I THINK THAT'S THE OVERALL DAMAGE TO THE PROPERTY ITSELF.
ANY OTHER QUESTIONS? ALL RIGHT.
AT THIS TIME, I'LL OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON CASE NUMBER 24, DASH 004334. AND ANYONE WISHING TO SPEAK TO THIS CASE,
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PLEASE STEP FORWARD AND STATE YOUR NAME FOR THE RECORD.MY NAME IS. ALL RIGHT, SO THE PROPERTY CAUGHT ON FIRE.
I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO ATTEND TO IT.
I HAVE SOME FAMILY MATTERS THAT HAVE BEEN GOING ON, BUT WHEN RICKY CALLED ME I'D ALREADY TOLD HIM THAT WE HAD THE POLICE THERE AND WE HAD AFFIDAVIT OF CRIMINAL TRESPASS GOING. AND SO I'VE HAD THE POLICE THERE THREE TIMES, YOU KNOW, GETTING PEOPLE AWAY AND OUT.
HE HE DIDN'T MENTION THAT WE ALREADY HAD A A BIN, A ROLL OF BIN ON LOCATION THAT WAS GETTING STARTED TO GET EVERYTHING CLEARED OUT.
HE THEN TOLD US WE COULDN'T DO ANY WORK. WE COULD CLEAR OUT THE PROPERTY.
SO ALL THE PICTURES YOU SAW, EVERYTHING IS CLEARED OUT AND GONE.
AND THEN THEY TOLD ME THAT WE COULDN'T DO ANY WORK UNTIL WE GOT PAPERWORK, A PERMIT. RIGHT. AND SO I'D GONE TO THE CITY HALL, AND I SAW ROBERT. YES, SIR.
YEAH. AND SO WE TALKED, AND THEN HE GAVE ME ALL THE PAPERWORK AND EVERYTHING THAT WE NEEDED TO FIGURE OUT AND DO. SO WHAT IS YOUR INTENTIONS FOR THE PROBLEM? WELL, FIX IT. FIX IT? YES, SIR. I MEAN, SO, I GUESS IN POINT, EVERYTHING THAT WE'RE WORKING ON IS TO GET INTO, TO TO GET IT FIXED.
SO CLEARING AND CLEARING IT OUT.
WE'VE GOT ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING.
HVAC CONTRACTORS ALREADY LINED UP.
OKAY. YOU'VE SEEN THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION HERE.
THE TIMELINE REQUIRED IS THAT IS THAT IS THAT OKAY WITH YOU? THAT'S OKAY. I THINK IT'S GOING TO TAKE LONGER THAN 60 DAYS TO GET EVERYTHING FIGURED OUT. BUT I MEAN, AT THE VERY LEAST WE CAN GET THE PERMIT STARTED AND GET PEOPLE WORKING ON THE PROJECT. ANY OTHER QUESTIONS? THANK YOU SIR. THANK YOU.
ANY OTHER WISHING TO SPEAK TO THIS CASE? PLEASE STEP FORWARD AND STATE YOUR NAME FOR THE RECORD.
SEEING NO ONE, I'LL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON CASE 20 4-00433 FOR OPEN THE FLOOR FOR DISCUSSION OR MOTION. I MOVE TO FOLLOW THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION MOTION BY MR. MCNEIL THAT THE OWNER IS ORDERED TO 30 DAYS TO PROVIDE A PLAN OF ACTION, INCLUDING A TIME FRAME FOR REPAIR AND COST ESTIMATES, AND OBTAIN ALL PERMITS.
THIS HAS DONE 60 DAYS TO OBTAIN ROOFING INSPECTIONS, AND IF THIS IS DONE, ALL FINAL INSPECTIONS SHALL BE COMPLETED BY THE EXPIRATION OF ALL PERMITS. SECOND. SECOND.
MR. MCGUIRE. ROLL CALL PLEASE.
YES. MR. BEARD. YES. MOTION PASSED.
GOOD LUCK, SIR. THE NEXT CASE INVOLVES.
[D. Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - Case #24-004628 & 24- 005247: 3317 S. 1st St. (SCOTT HIGHWAY PLACE, BLOCK 19, LOT 5 & 6, TAYLOR COUNTY, TEXAS), Owner: RD Unity Properties, LLC]
IT'S ONE BUILDING, BUT IT IS FOUR DIFFERENT UNITS IN THE BUILDING.IT'S CASE NUMBER DASH 004628 AND 24-005247, AND IT'S LOCATED AT 3317 SOUTH FIRST STREET.
THE PUBLIC RECORDS CHECK SHOWS R.D.
UNITY PROPERTIES LLC TO BE THE OWNER.
THIS IS THE PUBLIC NOTICE THAT WAS POSTED.
SOUTH SIDE. EAST SIDE AND WEST SIDE.
HAZARDOUS PLUMBING. HAZARDOUS MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND FAULTY WEATHER PROTECTION.
THIS IS SOME OF THE EXTERIOR DILAPIDATION.
STRUCTURAL HAZARD AND FAULTY WEATHER PROTECTION.
AND THE PICTURE ON THE LEFT, YOU CAN SEE THAT THAT WALL IS ACTUALLY BOWING OUT, ALMOST COMPLETELY FALLING OFF THE BUILDING.
THAT IS A LARGE HORNET'S NEST INSIDE THAT ELECTRICAL BOX.
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TIMELINE SEPTEMBER 19TH OF 24 WE EXECUTED A CODE INSPECTION WARRANT.THE BUILDING CONTAINED A BUSINESS WITH NO CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.
THE TENANT EXPRESSED CONCERN FOR LACK OF MAINTENANCE, WHICH IS CAUSING HER TO HAVE TO MOVE.
THE STRUCTURE HAS A HOMELESS ENCAMPMENT IN THE REAR.
SEPTEMBER 19TH. THE 24 CONDEMNED ALL UNITS OF THE BUILDING EXCEPT FOR THE ONE OCCUPIED BY THE BUSINESS. SEPTEMBER 20TH OF 24 CONDEMNATION NOTICES WERE SENT TO THE OWNER SPOKE TO THE OWNER. HE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN DEMOLISHING THE BUILDING.
OCTOBER 1ST OF 24 THE PROPERTY WAS TRANSFERRED TO R.D.
UNITY PROPERTIES. THAT'S THE LLC THAT IT'S UNDER.
OCTOBER 14TH OF 24. THE BUSINESS MOVED OUT OF THE STRUCTURE IN THE LAST UNIT WAS CONDEMNED.
CONDEMNATION NOTICE WAS SENT TO THE OWNER FOR THAT UNIT.
OCTOBER 23RD OR 24 THE OWNERS CAME INTO CITY HALL TO DISCUSS CONDEMNATION.
NOVEMBER 12TH OF 24. CONTACTED BY PD TO INFORM US THE BUILDING HAD BEEN BROKEN INTO.
NOVEMBER 15TH, THE 24 OWNER LET US KNOW HE STILL PLANS TO DEMOLISH THE BUILDING AND WOULD HAVE A DECISION ON WHICH CONTRACTOR TO USE WITHIN TWO WEEKS.
NOVEMBER 19TH, 224. THE PROPERTY WAS SECURED BY THE CITY.
FEBRUARY 14TH AT 25. THE BUILDING WAS UNSECURED AGAIN.
OWNER STATED HE PLANS TO DEMOLISH IN JUNE.
THERE IS STILL A HOMELESS PERSON TAKING RESIDENCE IN.
INSIDE AND IN THE REAR OF THE PROPERTY.
MAY 9TH OF 25 NOTICE OF THE JUNE HEARING WAS POSTED ON THE STRUCTURE AND SENT TO THE PROPERTY OWNER. MAY 22ND OF 25 INFORMED BY ASBESTOS TECHNICIAN THAT AN ASBESTOS SURVEY IS IN THE WORKS. AT THIS TIME, THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION IS TO ORDER THE OWNER TO REPAIR 30 DAYS TO PROVIDE A PLAN OF ACTION, INCLUDING A TIME FRAME FOR REPAIR AND COST ESTIMATES, AND OBTAIN ALL PERMITS.
IF THIS IS DONE 60 DAYS TO OBTAIN ROOFING INSPECTIONS AND IF THIS IS DONE, ALL FINAL INSPECTIONS SHALL BE COMPLETED BY THE EXPIRATION OF ALL PERMITS, AND I CAN TAKE ANY QUESTIONS IF THE OWNER IS TALKING ABOUT DEMOLITION, WHY? WHY ARE WE GIVING THEM 3060 DAYS? WHY ARE YOU RECOMMENDING.
THAT'S JUST BECAUSE IT'S THE FIRST TIME WE'RE BRINGING IT TO THE BOARD.
BUT YOU ULTIMATELY HAVE THE DECISION TO GO STRAIGHT TO.
BUT ALSO, I'LL JUST NOTE THAT THEY CAN STILL PULL A PERMIT FOR DEMOLITION AND DEMOLISH THE PROPERTY. AND THE DEMOLITION PERMIT FINAL WOULD, COULD BE FINAL IF THEY DEMOLISHED IT.
AND THEN IT WOULD BE ESSENTIALLY IN COMPLIANCE AS WELL.
SO A DEMOLITION CAN FIT INTO THE 3060 AS WELL.
HOW IS THIS ZONED? IS IT GENERAL COMMERCIAL OR.
YES, SIR. YES I KNOW. THERE'S FOUR DIFFERENT UNITS FOR DIFFERENT UNITS HERE, BUT WE'VE GOT TWO CASES.
WHERE'S THE LINE? SO THE FIRST CASE WAS THE FIRST THREE UNITS BECAUSE THEY WERE ALL CONDEMNED AT THE SAME TIME.
AND THEN THE LAST CASE NUMBER IS THE ONE LAST UNIT THAT WAS OCCUPIED AT THE TIME.
SO IT'S TWO SEPARATE CASE NUMBERS.
ANY OTHER QUESTIONS FOR MR. WRIGHT? THE OWNER HAS ENGAGED AS BUSINESS CONSULTANT TO.
YES. YES. IT WAS EXPLAINED TO HIM THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO DO THAT BEING A COMMERCIAL BUILDING. ANY OTHER QUESTIONS? THANK YOU, MR. REICH. AT THIS TIME, I'LL OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON CASE 24.
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 004628 AND 20 4-005247.
OPEN THE FLOOR FOR DISCUSSION OR MOTION.
IF WE TAKE THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
MOTION BY MR. DUGGER THAT THE OWNER IS ORDERED TO REPAIR 30 DAYS TO PROVIDE A PLAN
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OF ACTION, INCLUDING A TIME FRAME FOR REPAIR AND COST ESTIMATES, AND OBTAIN ALL PERMITS.IF THIS IS DONE 60 DAYS TO OBTAIN ROOFING INSPECTIONS AND IF THIS IS DONE, ALL FINAL INSPECTIONS SHALL BE COMPLETED BY THE EXPIRATION OF ALL PERMITS.
SIR A SECOND. SECOND. SECOND BY MR. MCBRAYER. ROLL CALL PLEASE.
MR. MCNEIL. YES. MR. DUGGAR? YES. MR. BEARD. YES. MOTION PASSED.
THE NEXT CASE IS CASE NUMBER 24-004844 AT 5108 TAOS DRIVE.
[E. Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - Case #24-004844: 5108 Taos Dr. (ALAMEDA ADDN SEC 6, BLOCK 5, LOT 16, TAYLOR COUNTY, TEXAS), Owner: Sprecher, Gloria Et al]
THE PUBLIC RECORDS CHECK SHOWS THAT GLORIA SPRECHER AND OTHERS ARE THE OWNERS.THIS IS THE PUBLIC NOTICE THAT WAS POSTED.
REAR. NORTH SIDE. EAST SIDE AND WEST SIDE.
HAZARDOUS PLUMBING. HAZARDOUS MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND FAULTY WEATHER PROTECTION.
THIS IS SOME OF THE EXTERIOR DILAPIDATION AND FAULTY WEATHER.
HOWEVER, THERE IS NO LONGER AN ENTRANCE FROM THE GARAGE INTO THE ACTUAL HOUSE.
HERE'S THE INTERIOR DILAPIDATION.
IT'S HARD TO TELL, BUT IN THIS.
SHOWER AREA, THAT WHOLE INSIDE WALL IS COMPLETELY BROKEN OUT.
SOME OF THE FOUNDATION ISSUES CAUSING CRACKING THROUGHOUT.
A CASE WAS OPENED FOR AN OCCUPIED, DILAPIDATED STRUCTURE.
NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS WERE SENT TO THE PROPERTY OWNER.
JULY 14TH OF 22. THE PROPERTY OWNER CALLED AND CONFIRMED THE STRUCTURE IS OCCUPIED, BUT SAID IT IS NOT WORTH REPAIRING.
HE SAID HE WOULD. HE WOULD LOOK INTO GETTING HELP RESOLVING NUISANCE VIOLATIONS AROUND THE OUTSIDE OF THE HOUSE, AND SAID HE WAS UNAWARE OF HOW BAD THE HOUSE HAD BECOME. OCTOBER 4TH OF 22 RECEIVED A CALL STATING THAT SALE OF THE HOUSE IS IN PROGRESS. THE NEW OWNER PLANS TO RENOVATE THE HOUSE.
APRIL 24TH OF 23. PHONE CALL FROM AN AIR STATING THEY ARE ATTEMPTING TO SELL THE HOUSE. MAY 9TH OF 23 PHONE CALL FROM AN AIR EXPLAINED TO HER THE PROPERTY MAY NEED TO BE TRANSFERRED TO THE CONDEMNATION PROGRAM ON AUGUST 9TH OF 23, INFORMED BY THE NEIGHBOR THAT THE HOME'S OCCUPANT PASSED AWAY SEVERAL MONTHS AGO.
FEBRUARY 26TH OF 24 CALL FROM THE BROTHER IN LAW OF THE DECEASED OWNER, STATING HE IS TRYING TO WORK WITH HEIRS TO GET THE PROPERTY INTO HIS NAME.
ASKED HIM TO UPDATE US IN 30 DAYS WITH THE STATUS OF THE TRANSFER.
WE EXECUTED A CODE INSPECTION WARRANT SEPTEMBER 27TH TO 24.
AFFIDAVIT OF CONDEMNATION WAS RECORDED AT THE COUNTY CLERK.
OCTOBER 7TH. THE 24 CONDEMNATION NOTICES WERE SENT TO THE ADDRESS OF RECORD OF THE DECEASED PROPERTY OWNER. DECEMBER 17TH.
THE 24TH. THE HEIR CALLED AND STATED THEY ARE STILL WORKING ON A PROPERTY TRANSFER.
APRIL 7TH, 224. WE INSPECTED THE PROPERTY.
THE HEIRS APPROACHED US DURING THE INSPECTION AND LET US KNOW THEY ARE STILL WORKING WITH THE TITLE COMPANY AND OTHER HEIRS ON GETTING THE TRANSFER TO THEIR NAME.
MAY 7TH, 225 SPOKE TO A PERSON TRYING TO ACQUIRE THE PROPERTY.
EXPLAIN. THE BOARD HEARING ALSO EXPLAINED SINCE THEY ARE FAMILY TO THE DECEASED OWNER, THEY ARE ABLE TO HAVE CONTRACTORS ASSESS THE PROPERTY AND GET ESTIMATES IN PREPARATION FOR THE JUNE HEARING. MAY 9TH OF 25.
THE NOTICE OF THE JUNE HEARING WAS POSTED ON THE STRUCTURE AND SENT TO THE PROPERTY.
AIR AND ADDRESS LISTED FOR THE OWNER.
AT THIS TIME, THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION IS TO ORDER THE OWNER TO REPAIR.
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32 REPAIR. 30 DAYS TO PROVIDE A PLAN OF ACTION, INCLUDING A TIME FRAME FOR REPAIR AND COST ESTIMATES AND OBTAIN ALL PERMITS.IF THIS IS DONE 60 DAYS TO OBTAIN ROOFING INSPECTIONS.
AND IF THIS IS DONE, ALL FINAL INSPECTIONS SHALL BE COMPLETED BY THE EXPIRATION OF ALL PERMITS. AND I WILL TAKE ANY QUESTIONS.
AT THAT TIME I'LL OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON CASE 20 4-00484.
FOR ANYONE WISHING TO SPEAK TO THIS CASE, PLEASE STEP FORWARD AND STATE YOUR NAME FOR THE RECORD.
I AM THE BROTHER. I AM THE HUSBAND OF ONE OF THE HEIRS.
I HAVE BEEN WORKING ON THIS, I THINK EXTENSIVELY.
GOING BACK TO 22 AROUND JULY OF 22 HERE.
THAT'S WHEN REALLY THE ONE OF THE HEIRS WAS LIVING IN THE HOUSE.
BASICALLY SQUATTING. BUT SHE DID HAVE ALL UTILITIES AND ALL THAT IN THERE IN THE HOUSE, BUT SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN LIVING IN THAT HOUSE FOR LIKE, 27 YEARS AND HARDLY DID ANYTHING TO KEEP IT UP, MAINTENANCE WISE. SO SHE WAS LEGALLY, I GUESS LEGALLY COULD BE THERE IN THAT PROPERTY. AND SHE DID WHEN SHE PASSED AWAY.
SHE PASSED AWAY. I STARTED WORKING ON GETTING THE YOU KNOW, WHAT'S THE NEXT LEGAL STEP TO GO TO WHERE ME AND MY WIFE COULD PURCHASE THE HOUSE? MY WIFE WAS THE ONE OF THE HEIRS.
LET ME ASK YOU, HOW MUCH TIME DO I HAVE? TELL YOU WHAT YOU WANT TO SAY. THANK YOU.
THE THE WILL WAS NEVER PROBATED.
OR THERE WAS A WILL, BUT IT WAS NEVER PROBATED.
SO THAT PRESENTED THE PROBLEM THERE.
AND ALL THIS TAKES TIME FROM FROM 22 WHEN I THINK WHEN IT STARTED, IT'S WHEN WE STARTED MEMO, I STARTED THAT TOOK TIME.
I HAD TO GO TO A LAWYER TO GET THE, THE THE THE TITLE TAKEN OUT OF THE THE ORIGINAL OWNER'S HIS NAME, ASCENSION ARELLANO.
THAT'S THE FATHER OF MY OF MY WIFE AND THE FIVE SISTERS.
WE GOT THAT DONE THROUGH A LAWYER.
AND SO THEN THE THE THE THE TITLE WAS IN THE FILE SISTERS NAMES THE FIVE HEIRS.
SO TWO OF THOSE SISTERS HAD PASSED AWAY.
SO THEN WE HAD TO GO AS FAR AS PURCHASING THE PROPERTY.
THE NEXT STEP WOULD BE TO GO TO A TITLE COMPANY.
I WAS ADVISED THROUGH ALL THIS, THROUGH LAWYERS.
THE NEXT STEP WOULD BE TO GO TO THE TITLE COMPANY.
AND SO THEY HAD ME WORKING ON THERE WAS OKAY, LET ME GO HERE. FIVE SISTERS.
ONE OF THE SISTERS HAD EIGHT KIDS.
ANOTHER ONE HAD FOUR. THOSE TWO SISTERS HAD HAVE, HAVE HAVE DECEASED. SO THEN THAT LEFT ROUGHLY 14 HEIRS TO THIS PROPERTY.
AND WE'VE BEEN WORKING ON THIS FOR WELL OVER A YEAR.
GETTING IN CONTACT. GETTING NAMES, ADDRESSES, EMAILS, ADDRESSES, THIS TITLE COMPANY.
I FELT LIKE THEY WERE TAKING WAY TOO LONG, AND I TRIED TO PROVIDE EVERYTHING THAT WAS NECESSARY TO GET THIS MOVING ALONG, BUT IT'S TAKEN, I WOULD SAY, ROUGHLY A YEAR AND A HALF TO GET THIS.
AND WE'RE LIKE ON THE DOORSTEP RIGHT NOW OF HAVING EVERYONE IN AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE. IT'S NOT ABOUT MONEY.
IT'S NOT ABOUT MONEY ON THIS PROPERTY.
AND NOW IT MAY BE NOW THAT THE PROPERTY IS CONDEMNED, IT MAY BE ABOUT MONEY.
BUT I HAVE THE MONEY TO PURCHASE THE PROPERTY AND ALL THAT'S BEEN AGREED UPON.
BUT. SO WHAT'S TAKING SO MUCH TIME WITH THIS? AND I NEVER WANTED IT TO BE CONDEMNED.
I WAS TRYING TO BUY IT BEFORE IT GOT CONDEMNED.
BUT BUT NOW THAT IT IS CONDEMNED, IT'S IT'S IT'S GOING TO TAKE, TAKE MORE MONEY TO DO THE REPAIRS AND WHATNOT.
SO THIS KIND OF THIS KIND OF PUTS A LITTLE, YOU KNOW,
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A LITTLE STRESS ON ME IN THAT DEPARTMENT.NOW, AS FAR AS A PLAN OF ACTION ON THIS, I ALWAYS HAD A PLAN, BUT I NEVER I DIDN'T WANT TO SPEND ANY MONEY.
AND MY WIFE DID NOT WANT TO SPEND ANY MONEY ON THIS HOUSE UNTIL WE GOT IT IN OUR NAME.
I MEAN, WHICH WOULD MAKE SENSE, BECAUSE I NEVER KNEW WHAT ONE OF THE HEIRS MIGHT COME UP AND SAY, HEY, NO, NO, NO, NO, I'M GOING TO BUY IT AND THIS AND THAT. AND THEN.
SO I DIDN'T WANT TO SPEND ANY MONEY ON IT OR DO ANY, ANY KIND OF MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS ON IT FOR THAT REASON.
AS FAR AS THIS 30, 60 PLAN THAT, THAT THAT'S THAT'S PUSHING IT QUITE A BIT BECAUSE SOMETIMES IT IT TAKES A, YOU KNOW, A WEEK TO JUST TO GET A CONTRACTOR TO COME OUT. SO I UNDERSTAND YOU, YOU KNOW, YOU WANT ANSWERS AND YOU WANT THEM, YOU KNOW, WANT THEM IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. I UNDERSTAND THAT BUT BUT MY PLAN WAS TO PUT A ROOF ON THE HOUSE FIRST THING, WHICH WOULD IMPROVE IT GREATLY.
IMPROVE IT? BUT. MY BIGGEST ISSUE HERE OR PROBLEM OR HOWEVER YOU WANT TO STATE IT IS THE CONDEMNATION PROCESS HERE? I DO UNDERSTAND IT'S PROBABLY QUITE A BIT OF AN EYESORE.
AT LEAST IT DOESN'T HAVE A BUNCH OF TRASH LAYING AROUND AND OLD CARS, AND WE KEEP THE GRASS CUT AND WHATNOT.
IT DOES, IT DOES LOOK KIND OF ROUGH.
AND THERE ARE HOLES ON THE ROOF. YES.
BUT AS FAR AS THIS CONDEMNATION PROCESS, I WAS UNDER THE IMPRESSION AND I WAS TOLD BY SOMEONE FROM THE CITY THAT THEY WERE NOT ALLOWED TO LOOK INSIDE THE HOUSE.
THEY ONLY HAD A VISUAL FROM THE OUTSIDE WHICH WOULD CONDEMN THE HOUSE OR OR STRUCTURE, AS YOU CALL THEM. SO I'M NOT UNDERSTANDING Y'ALL HAVING THESE PICTURES OF THE INSIDE OF THE PROPERTIES AND ALL THAT STUFF.
I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW YOU GOT THE PICTURES OF THE INSIDE OF THE HOUSE. IF YOU'RE NOT ALLOWED TO LOOK INSIDE THE HOUSE DURING A CONDEMNATION.
SO IS THERE ANYBODY THAT CAN ANSWER THAT QUESTION? CODE OFFICERS WOULDN'T WOULD ANSWER THAT.
IT'S ALL DONE WITH THE JUDGE'S ORDER ON A WARRANT.
OKAY. HOW DID I GET IN THE HOUSE? YOU MEAN THROUGH THE THROUGH THE.
THE DOORS ARE LOCKED. DO YOU HAVE CAMERAS THAT GO IN THERE? YOU HAVE A SCREW IN THE DOOR.
THE ONLY THING HOLDING THE BACK DOOR SHUT IS THE SCREW. SO THAT'S HOW WE KNOW THE BACK DOOR WAS LOCKED. I HAVE THE KEY.
I'M NOT GOING TO. I DON'T KNOW HOW. IF THEY BROKE THE LOCK. I CAN'T ARGUE WITH YOU HERE.
THAT'S NOT THE PLACE. SO I KNOW THERE'S SCREWS IN THERE, BUT I'M.
I'M ASKING THAT QUESTION, AND I'M NOT TRYING TO BE.
MAYBE THAT'S THE CONVERSATION YOU CAN HAVE AFTER THIS HEARING.
I'M SORRY. MAYBE THAT'S A CONVERSATION YOU CAN HAVE WITH THEM AFTER THIS HEARING.
I GUESS WHAT I'D LIKE TO HEAR IS, HOW CLOSE ARE YOU TO GETTING IT IN YOUR NAME AND WHAT YOUR INTENTIONS.
YOU'RE OBVIOUSLY GOING TO FIX IT UP, I GUESS.
YES. HI. YES. YES, IT WAS MY WIFE, MY WIFE'S FATHER'S HOUSE, AND WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE IT.
YOU KNOW, IT'S IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD. I WOULD LIKE TO I WOULD LIKE TO YOU KNOW, DO THE REPAIRS AND MAKE IT A, YOU KNOW, MAYBE A RENTAL PROPERTY AND, YOU KNOW, HAVE SOMEWHERE SOMEBODY COULD LIVE AND, YOU KNOW, YOU KNOW, HAVE A GOOD LIFE, YOU KNOW, AND LIVE AND RENT THE HOUSE.
AND IT'S IN THE SAME NEIGHBORHOOD THAT I LIVE IN. I WANT TO SEE IT IN GOOD SHAPE.
I WANT TO SEE THAT THAT NEIGHBORHOOD, YOU KNOW, AND, YOU KNOW, REASONABLY GOOD REPAIR AND WHATNOT.
SURE. I'M ON BOARD WITH WITH THAT, BUT FROM WHAT I'M UNDERSTANDING ON THESE CONTRACTORS, YOU'RE YOU'RE ARE NOT YOU, BUT BUT THE CITY IS REQUIRING THESE, THESE CONTRACTORS TO BE ON A PARTICULAR LIST OR A AN APPROVED CONTRACTOR LIST.
YES. I'VE, I'VE HEARD A COUPLE OF HORROR STORIES.
IT'S NOT LIKE I HAVE. I'VE BEEN SITTING ON MY COUCH WATCHING TV.
I'VE TALKED TO PLUMBERS, ELECTRICIANS, ROOFERS.
BUT AGAIN, I DON'T WANT TO SPEND ANY MONEY UNTIL IT'S IN MY NAME.
AND. AND YOU CAN SEE THE REASON FOR THAT.
BUT HOW CLOSE ARE YOU TO GETTING IT IN YOUR NAME? WE HAVE THE TITLE COMPANY.
I THINK WE'VE GOT ONE PERSON THAT'S KIND OF HOLDING OUT. WE'VE BEEN CHASING 1 OR 2.
I CAN'T BE ABSOLUTELY SURE ABOUT THAT.
I'VE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THEM THROUGH EMAIL.
AND WHEN THEY EMAIL, THEY EMAIL EVERYBODY.
AND SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T ALL GO THROUGH.
BUT I'M NOT I'M NOT SPOKEN TO ANYBODY PERSONALLY OVER THERE IN ABOUT TWO WEEKS AT THE TITLE COMPANY. MA'AM.
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I'M SORRY. A WEEK AND A HALF A WEEK TO WEEK AND A HALF.BUT WE GOT ONE PERSON WE'RE KIND OF CHASING DOWN AND TRYING TO TO GET THEM TO TO SIGN, BUT THEY'RE JUST KIND OF BEING A BIT ELUSIVE, YOU KNOW, BECAUSE THEY REALLY DON'T WANT TO DO IT.
SO THEY'RE BEING A LITTLE ARROGANT ABOUT IT.
WELL, IT SOUNDS LIKE THE TIME FRAME, THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION HERE WOULD ALLOW YOU TO GET THAT PERSON OR TWO PERSONS TO SIGN UP AND LET YOU HAVE POSSESSION OF YOUR PROPERTY.
YEAH. IT'S BECAUSE IT'S IT'S IT'S IT'S IT'S BEEN A IT'S BEEN A LONG JOURNEY TO IT'S BEEN A LONG JOURNEY. LIKE I SAY, WITH 14 HAIRS AND THEY'RE ALL SAN ANTONIO, HOUSTON, DALLAS-FORT WORTH METROPLEX..
IN SOMERVILLE ARE HERE IN TOWN.
AND THE ONES THAT ARE CLOSEST.
SOMETIMES THEY'LL BE THE MOST DIFFICULT. SO.
YEAH. DOES ANY OF THE BOARD MEMBERS HAVE ANY QUESTIONS? NO. THANK YOU. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.
AND I APPRECIATE ANY, ANY LENIENCY THAT WE CAN WE CAN HAVE BECAUSE IT'S IT'S BEEN A LONG, STRESSFUL TRIP FOR THE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.
ANY OTHERS WISHING TO SPEAK TO THIS CASE? PLEASE STEP FORWARD AND STATE YOUR NAME FOR THE RECORD.
SEEING NO ONE, I'LL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON CASE 24 004844 AND OPEN THE FLOOR FOR DISCUSSION OR MOTION. I MOVE THAT WE GO WITH STAFF RECOMMENDATION MOTION BY MR. ALLRED THAT THE OWNER IS ORDERED TO REPAIR 30 DAYS TO PROVIDE A PLAN OF ACTION, INCLUDING A TIME FRAME FOR REPAIR AND COST ESTIMATES, AND OBTAIN ALL PERMITS.
IF THIS IS DONE 60 DAYS TO OBTAIN ROOFING INSPECTIONS AND IF THIS IS DONE, ALL FINAL INSPECTIONS SHALL BE COMPLETED BY THE EXPIRATION OF ALL PERMITS.
IS THERE A SECOND, SECOND, SECOND BY MR. MCNEIL? ROLL CALL PLEASE.
YES. MR. BEARD. YES. MOTION PASSED.
GOOD LUCK. SIR. THE LAST CASE TODAY WILL BE CASE NUMBER
[F. Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - Case #25-000311: 734 Carver St. (STEVENSON PARK, BLOCK 3. LOT, 9, TAYLOR COUNTY, TEXAS), Owner: Wilson, Albert Jr, and Daniel]
25000311 AT 734 CARVER STREET.THE PUBLIC RECORDS CHECK SHOWS ALBERT WILSON JR AND DANIEL WILSON TO BE THE OWNERS.
THIS IS THE PUBLIC NOTICE THAT WAS POSTED.
THE FRONT. EAST SIDE. THE REAR.
WEST SIDE. NORTH SIDE AND SOUTH SIDE.
HAZARDOUS PLUMBING. HAZARDOUS MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND FAULTY WEATHER PROTECTION.
THIS IS SOME OF THE EXTERIOR DILAPIDATION AND STRUCTURAL HAZARDS.
FAULTY WEATHER PROTECTION AND HAZARDOUS ELECTRICAL.
THIS IS A DETACHED CARPORT THAT'S ALSO DILAPIDATED.
A NUISANCE CASE WAS OPENED FOR EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF JUNK AND DEBRIS IN THE YARD.
JANUARY 23RD OF 25. THE CITY CONTRACTOR WAS HIRED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE PROPERTY.
JANUARY 20TH 7 TO 25 INSPECTED THE PROPERTY AT THE REQUEST OF ANOTHER CODE OFFICER.
DUE TO LARGE AMOUNT OF COMPLAINTS RECEIVED FOR THE CONDITION OF THE HOUSE.
PROPERTY WAS FOUND TO BE EXTREMELY DILAPIDATED, DILAPIDATED, VACANT AND UNSECURED.
ON JANUARY 30TH OF 25, WE COMPLETED A CODE INSPECTION WARRANT.
FEBRUARY 4TH OF 25. AFFIDAVIT OF CONDEMNATION WAS RECORDED AT THE COUNTY CLERK, FEBRUARY 10TH OF 25. NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION AND 30 60 WERE SENT TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS ON MARCH 5TH OF 25. THE BOARD ORDERED A 3060 MAY 9TH OF 25 NOTICE OF THE JUNE HEARING WAS
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POSTED ON THE STRUCTURE AND SENT TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS.WE HAVE NOT HEARD ANYTHING FROM THE OWNERS, AND AS OF YESTERDAY I WENT BY AND THERE WERE TWO VAGRANTS UNDERNEATH THE CARPORT WITH A LOT OF THEIR STUFF THERE THAT APPEAR TO BE GOING IN AND OUT OF THE HOUSE AS WELL.
AND I DID SPEAK WITH A FEMALE THAT CLAIMS THAT IT'S HER UNCLE'S HOUSE, AND SHE WOULD GET THE OUTSIDE CLEANED UP, BUT I EXPLAINED TO HER SHE COULD NOT BE LIVING IN THE HOUSE, AND THEY COULD NOT BE IN THE HOUSE OR IN THE CARPORT.
BUT I DON'T KNOW IF THEY'LL VACATE OR NOT.
BUT I DID TELL HER, IF APD COMES BY THERE THEIR WHILE THEY'RE IN THE HOUSE THAT THEY WOULD BE TOLD TO LEAVE, BUT THERE IS STILL VAGRANT ACTIVITY GOING ON THERE. THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION IS TO FIND THAT THE PROPERTY IS A PUBLIC NUISANCE, AND THAT IT IS A HAZARD TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE, AND REPAIR OF THE STRUCTURE WOULD BE UNREASONABLE AND ORDER.
THE OWNER IS ORDERED TO DEMOLISH OR APPEAL THE ORDER TO DISTRICT COURT WITHIN 30 DAYS, OR THE CITY MAY DEMOLISH.
EITHER ONE OF THESE MISTER WILSON'S, HAVE THEY HAD ANY COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE STAFF? NO, THEY HAVE NOT CONTACTED US AT ALL.
AND I KNOW FROM DEALING WITH THIS OWNER MULTIPLE YEARS AGO WITH OTHER ISSUES THAT HE STILL DOES DRIVE AROUND THAT AREA CONSTANTLY IN THE VAN.
SO HE KNOWS THE NOTICES ARE POSTED ON THE HOUSE AND WE HAVE GOTTEN SOME OF THE MAIL CLAIMED AND THE LAST MAIL THAT WE GOT FOR THE THIS HEARING, THEY DID NOT CLAIM CERTIFIED, BUT WE BELIEVE HE STILL GOT IT THROUGH THE REGULAR MAIL. ANY QUESTIONS, MR. RUDD? THANK YOU, MR. WRIGHT.
AT THIS TIME, I'LL OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON CASE 20 5-000311.
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 20 5-000311 AND OPEN THE FLOOR FOR DISCUSSION IN MOTION.
I MOVE THAT WE GO WITH THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION MOTION BY MR. ALLRED THAT THE PROPERTY IS DECLARED A PUBLIC NUISANCE, AND THAT IS IT A HAZARD TO THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE PUBLIC AND REPAIR OF THE STRUCTURE WOULD BE UNREASONABLE.
REASONABLE SERVICE. SECOND BY SECOND MOTION.
SECOND BY MR. WYATT. ROLL CALL PLEASE.
MR. MCNEIL. YES. MR. DUGGAR? YES. MR. BEARD. YES. MOTION PASSED.
I MOVE THAT THE OWNER IS ORDERED TO DEMOLISH OR APPEAL THE ORDER AT THE DISTRICT COURT WITHIN 30 DAYS, OR THE CITY MAY DEMOLISH.
MOTION BY MR. ALLRED THAT THE OWNER IS ORDERED TO DEMOLISH OR APPEAL THE ORDER TO THE DISTRICT COURT WITHIN 30 DAYS, OR THE CITY MAY DEMOLISH.
OR SECOND. SECOND. THE MOTION.
SECOND BY MR. WYATT. ROLL CALL PLEASE.
YES. MR. BEARD. YES. MOTION PASSED.
I DO BELIEVE THAT COMPLETES OUR AGENDA.
YES, SIR. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.
* This transcript was compiled from uncorrected Closed Captioning.