HomeMy Public PortalAbout08162022 Special Magistrate Hearing MinutesSpecial Magistrate Hearing Minutes
August 16, 2022
5:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Call to Order
1
Special Magistrate S. Taylor ccalled the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
2 Administration of oath to staff/ Respondents /Witnesses
Special Magistrate S. Taylor swore in the parties present for the quasi-judicial segments
of the Hearing.
3 Red Li2ht Hearings
No hearings were scheduled.
4 Code Enforcement Hearings
4.1. Case 22-890
Special Magistrate S. Taylor opened Case 22-890, 407 S. Lincoln Street, respondent
is listed as Deborah Harper. He called for Ms. Deborah Harper and noted she was not
present.
Code Enforcement Officer Deborah Lawson presented the case noting that the
violations and notes of same are included in the attached documents and went over
the mailings, postings at property and City Hall, as well as the Notice of Public
Hearing, as per State Statute. She requested that Exhibits 1 and 1 a be entered into the
record, and Special Magistrate S. Taylor accepted Exhibits 1 and 1a into the record.
Code Enforcement Officer Deborah Lawson noted the graffiti and an unsafe
structure, as well as an unsafe accessory structure. Special Magistrate S. Taylor asked
if the pictures were accurate and a true depiction of the property, and she replied they
were.
Special Magistrate S. Taylor noted the violations and asked Building Official, Ronnie
Raybon, to address the violations. Mr. Raybon noted the property is still in violation.
Special Magistrate S. Taylor reviewed the documents and concluded that the property
did stand in the violations, as presented.
Special Magistrate S. Taylor ordered that on or before September 16, 2022, the $250
administrative fee is to be paid, and if the property is not brought into compliance by
September 16, 2022, a $250 a day fine be assessed with an annual interest of 6.77%.
4.2. Case 22 891 Case was brought into compliance prior to the Hearing.
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4.3. Case 22-917
Special Magistrate S. Taylor opened Case #22-917, 1559 Texas Parkway, respondent
listed as Doris Farewell. He noted the respondent was not present.
Code Enforcement Officer Deborah Lawson presented the case. She noted the
violations and went over the mailings, postings at City Hall and the property, as well
as the Notices of Hearing per State Statute. She asked that Exhibit 3 and 3a be
entered into the record. Special Magistrate S. Taylor accepted Exhibit 3 and 3a into
the record.
Special Magistrate S. Taylor asked if the pictures were accurate and a true depiction
of the property, and staff replied they were. Special Magistrate S. Taylor asked
Building Official, R. Raybon, to address the violations. Building official, R. Raybon,
noted the violations stating they are not in compliance. He added the structure
needed to be removed.
Special Magistrate S. Taylor ordered that on or before September 16, 2022, the $250
administrative fee is to be paid, and if the property is not brought into compliance by
September 16, 2022, a $250 a day fine will be assessed with an annual interest of
6.77%.
4.4. Case 22-531
Special Magistrate S. Taylor opened Case 22-531, 414 Church Street, with the
respondents listed as Timothy and Brenda Reiling. He called for the respondents.
Brenda Reiling stated she was present.
Code Enforcement Officer M. Tatom presented the case noting the violations and
notes of same are included in the documents presented. She mentioned the structures
need repair and there is a derelict structure on the property. She went over the
mailings of notices, postings on the property and City Hall and Notices of the Public
Hearing per State Statute. She asked that Exhibits 4 and 4a be entered into the record.
Special Magistrate S. Taylor accepted Exhibit 4 and 4a as into evidence for the
record.
Special Magistrate S. Taylor asked if the pictures were accurate and a true depiction
of the property, and staff stated that they were. Special Magistrate S. Taylor asked if
the respondents have made any attempt to bring the property into compliance, and
Code Enforcement Officer M. Tatom replied there were some attempts.
Special Magistrate S. Taylor asked Building Official, R. Raybon, to address the
violations, and he said he has met the property owners and family, adding they have
made some attempts. The work needed did not require obtaining a permit.
Ms. Reiling presented her case stating her daughter and son-in-law live in the house.
She said her son-in-law has been working on trying to clean up the property. The roof
on the outbuilding was put on hold to address the main structure. She did not dispute
the violations.
Special Magistrate S. Taylor said safety is an issue. He asked for a time frame for
compliance, and Ms. Reiling asked for a six -week extension. She added her husband
has health issues, so he has not been able to help.
Special Magistrate S. Taylor ordered a 60 day extension to bring the property into
compliance on or before October 17, 2022. He said as the owner of the property, it is
their responsibility to maintain the property. He waived the cost of the $250
administrative fee. However, he ordered if the property is not brought into
compliance by October 17, 2022, a $250 a day fine will be assessed with an annual
interest of 6.77%.
In response to Ms. Reiling, Code Enforcement Officer M. Tatom mentioned that the
debris and tires need to be removed and items need to be stored properly.
4.5. Case 22-643
Special Magistrate S. Taylor, opened Case 22-643, 604 Brock Avenue, respondent
listed as heirs of Trudy Pittman and no one came forward.
Code Enforcement Officer M. Tatom presented the case. Violations were noted, and
she went over the mailings, postings at City Hall and the property, as well as the
Notices of Hearing per State Statute. She asked that Exhibit 5 be entered into the
record. She went over the dates of the reinspections stating the respondent is still not
in compliance. Special Magistrate S. Taylor accepted Exhibit 5 into the record.
Special Magistrate S. Taylor asked if the pictures were accurate and a true depiction
of the property. Code Enforcement Officer M. Tatom responded the pictures are
accurate. She added the niece lives at the residence.
Special Magistrate S. Taylor ordered that on or before September 16, 2022, the $250
administrative fee is to be paid, and if the property is not brought into compliance by
September 16, 2022, a $250 a day fine be assessed with an annual interest of 6.77%.
4.6. Case 22 1018 Case was removed prior to the Hearing for compliance.
5 Adjournment
Special Magistrate S. Taylor adjourned the meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Submitted by,
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Maryanne S ader, City Clerk
Proper notice having been duly given