JOINT MEETING - BUILDING & STANDARDS COMMISSION AND THE EVERMAN CITY COUNCIL

JOINT MEETING - BUILDING & STANDARDS COMMISSION AND THE EVERMAN CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:30 PM 213 North Race Street Everman, TX 76140 MINUTES 1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Mayor Pro-Tem Susan Mackey called meeting to order at 6:30pm. 2. BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Mayor Pro-Tem Susan Mackey called meeting to order at 6:30pm. 3. INVOCATION 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 5. PRESENTATIONS 6. CITIZEN’S COMMENTS 7. CITY COUNCIL MEETING IS RECESSED Mayor Pro-Tem Susan Mackey recessed meeting at 6:31pm. 8. DELIBERATION AND DETERMINATION ON CASES A. Case # 1394, Continuation/Deferred Decision Continued to receive sworn testimony and citizen’s comments concerning whether the following structures complies with the standards set for in the City of Everman Code of Ordinances, Chapter 4, Article IV and the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code as adopted in Article XVIII of the Code; the Building Code, Chapter 4, Article III; Electrical Code, Chapter 4 Article V; Residential Code, Chapter 4 Article VI; Mechanical Code, Chapter 4, Article VII; and the Plumbing Code, Chapter 4 Article VIII .  (1) The Paradise Apartments, 929 Coury Road Everman, Texas 76140, with the legal description being Tract A, Block 21, Everman Park, Sixth Filing, An Addition to the City of Everman, Tarrant County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 388-38, Page 30, Map Records, Tarrant County, Texas (2) The Paradise Apartments, 928 Coury Road Everman, Texas 76140, with the legal description being Tract A, Block 21, Everman Park, Sixth Filing, An Addition to the City of Everman, Tarrant County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 388-38, Page 30, Map Records, Tarrant County, Texas (3) The Paradise Apartments, 917 Coury Road Everman, Texas 76140, with the legal description being Tract A, Block 21, Everman Park, Sixth Filing, An Addition to the City of Everman, Tarrant County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 388-38, Page 30, Map Records, Tarrant County, Texas (4) The Paradise Apartments, 901 Coury Road Everman, Texas 76140, with the legal description being Tract A, Block 21, Everman Park, Sixth Filing, An Addition to the City of Everman, Tarrant County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 388-38, Page 30, Map Records, Tarrant County, Texas (5) The Paradise Apartments, 900 Coury Road Everman, Texas 76140, with the legal description being Tract A, Block 21, Everman Park, Sixth Filing, An Addition to the City of Everman, Tarrant County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 388-38, Page 30, Map Records, Tarrant County, Texas After hearing testimony, the Building Standards Commission will discuss and consider action on whether the building(s) the subject of the public hearing comply with the standards set for in the City of Everman Code of Ordinances, Chapter 4, Article IV and the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code as adopted in Article XVIII of the Code; the Building Code, Chapter 4, Article III; Electrical Code, Chapter 4 Article V; Residential Code, Chapter 4 Article VI; Mechanical Code, Chapter 4, Article VII; and the Plumbing Code, Chapter 4 Article VIII, (the “Code”). Should the building(s) be found in violation of the standards set forth in the Code, the Building Standards Commission will take any action, which may include an order that the building(s) be demolished by the owner, mortgagee, lien holder, or other person with an interest in the property within thirty (30) days from the date of the order. The owner of record is Paradise Apartments, LLC, CEO Hermann Vorhand, 14 Bourbon Court Lakewood, NJ 08701-3784. Susan Mackey recessed to Executive Session at 6:33pm. Susan called meeting back to order from Executive Session at 6:56pm. Motion made by Place 1 Sanders to approve the negotiated settlement as presented and authorize the city manager to proceed with that , Seconded by Place 6 Davila. Voting Yea: Place 1 Sanders, Place 2 Renfro, Place 3 Allen, Place 4; Mayor Pro-Tem Mackey, Place 5 Sellers, Place 6 Davila Motion Carried. 9. ADJOURNMENT OF THE BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING Mayor Pro-Tem Susan Mackey adjourned meeting at 6:59pm 10. THE EVERMAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING IS RECONVENED Mayor Pro-Tem Susan Mackey called meeting back to order at 6:59pm. 11. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Discuss and Review the Everman Fire Department Squad 19 Apparatus Craig had the Squad 19 Apparatus outside the Civic Center for the council to look at. Susan recessed the meeting at 7:00pm to look at the new Apparatus. Susan called meeting back to order at 7:06pm. Johnnie asked if there was anything left to pay on the Fire truck. Craig stated no. 12. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Actions Concerning Appointments to Various Boards, Commissions, or Committees. Tabled to next meeting B. RESOLUTION # 2024-11-01 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVERMAN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF FY2025 TEXAS JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION FOR BALLISTIC SHIELDS, GRANT NUMBER 5021201, TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Motion made by Place 5 Sellers, Seconded by Place 6 Davila. Voting Yea: Place 1 Sanders, Place 2 Renfro, Place 3 Allen, Place 4; Mayor Pro-Tem Mackey, Place 5 Sellers, Place 6 Davila Motion Carried. 13. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters - Past performance, review and evaluation of the City Manager Mayor Pro-Tem Susan Mackey recessed into Executive Session at 7:10pm. Mayor Pro-Tem Mackey reconvened from executive session at 7:35pm. No Action taken 14. CITY MANAGERS REPORT Craig just wanted to update council with the Christmas decor out in the city and the new stage is almost up and done and looks great. 15. MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor is on vacation. 16. ADJOURN  Mayor Pro-Tem Susan Mackey adjourned the meeting at 7:38pm. I hereby certify that this agenda was posted on the City of Everman bulletin board at or before 5:00 p.m. on Thursday November 7, 2024. /s/ Mindi Parks City Secretary Citizens may watch city council meetings live on YouTube. A link to the City of Everman YouTube channel is provided on the city website at: www.evermantx.us/government/citycouncil/ Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.127, on a regular, non-emergency basis, members may attend and participate in the meeting remotely by video conference. Should that occur, a quorum of the members, including the presiding officer, will be physically present at the location noted above on this Agenda. Pursuant to Section 551.071, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Council reserves the right to convene into Executive Session(s) from time to time as deemed necessary during this meeting, to receive advice from its attorney on any posted agenda item, as permitted by Law. Additionally, Council may convene into Executive Session to discuss the following: A. Section 551.071 - Pending or Contemplated Litigation or to Seek Advice of the City Attorney. B. Section 551.072 - Purchase, Sale, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property. C. Section 551.073 - Deliberation Regarding Prospective Gift. D. Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters. E. Section 551.087- Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations. F. Section 551.089 - Deliberations Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits. Citizens wishing to submit written comments should e-mail the City Secretary at mparks@evermantx.net. Comments that are received at least one-hour prior to the start of the meeting will be provided to all council members. According to the City of Everman Policy on Governance Process, individual citizen comments will be restricted to three (3) minutes unless otherwise determined by a majority vote of the Council. The mayor is responsible to enforce the time limit. Citizens may address City Council either during the Citizen Comments portion of the meeting or during deliberation of a listed agenda item. City Council is only permitted by Law to discuss items that are listed on the agenda. Citizens wishing to make comments should notify the City Secretary as soon as possible. City Hall is wheelchair accessible. Parking spaces for disabled citizens are available. Requests for sign interpretative services must be made 48 hours prior to the meeting. To make arrangements, call 817.293.0525 or TDD 1.800.RELAY TX, 1.800.735.2989.