Building and Standards Commission

BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION AGENDA REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026 6:00 P.M. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Jesse Aguirre-Commission Chair Jon Anfinsen Gilberto Gonzalez Joe Strickland John Yeackle  Building and Standards Commission Meeting 6:00 pm, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026 CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 101 E. MAIN ST. UVALDE, TX 78801 Agenda Notice is now given of the regular meeting of the Building and Standards Commission of the City of Uvalde, Texas to be held March 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 2nd floor of the City Hall, 101 East Main Street, Uvalde, Texas for the following purpose: I. Call Meeting to Order. II. Approval of Minutes Approval of minutes of February 11, 2026. Building and Standards Commission - Feb 11 2026 - Minutes - Pdf III. Public Hearing Case File 24-15 B&S (1) Open a public hearing to discuss the dilapidated/substandard structures belonging to Maria Del Carmen Jimenez and G & D Mills LLC.The property is located at 226 Nicolas Street, NCB 128, Baylor Addition Lot 2, Uvalde, TX 78801, as described in Uvalde Municipal Code, Title 15, Building and Construction, Chapter 15.76, Property Maintenance Code Adopted, Chapter 3, General Requirements, and the Texas Constitution and Statues, Health and Safety Code, Chapter 342. Local Regulation of Sanitation, Uvalde Municipal Code of the City of Uvalde, Texas. The structure has fallen into disrepair and must be replaced, remodeled, or demolished. A. A brief report from the Building Official concerning this location. B. Citizens’ comments. C. Close public hearing. D. Reconvene meeting for discussion and decision on the application. IV. Update on other cases. V. ADJOURNMENT City Hall Municipal Building is wheelchair accessible with access and special parking available on the West side of the building. The Council Chamber is accessible by elevator to the second floor. Requests for special services must be received forty-eight (48) hours before the meeting time by calling City Hall (830) 278-3315. Certificate: I certify that the above and foregoing notice was posted in compliance with 551.043, Texas Government Code at 5:00 p.m., March 5, 2026. ______________________________ Susan Anderson, Director of Planning  MINUTES Building and Standards Commission Meeting 6:00 PM - Wednesday, February 11, 2026 City Hall Council Chambers The Building and Standards Commission of the City of Uvalde was called to order on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 6:00 PM, in the City Hall Council Chambers, with the following members present: COMMISSION Jesse Aguirre, Jon Anfinsen, Gilberto Gonzalez, Javier Magana, Joe L. PRESENT: Strickland, John Yeackle, Richard Lara, Rafael Arias, and Monica Lara COMMISSION Jose Saucedo and Jovita Maldonado ABSENT: STAFF Building Official Richard Lara, Building Inspector Rafael Arias, and Permit PRESENT: Technician Monica Lara 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER. 1.A. The Building and Standards meeting of February 11, 2026 was called to order by Chairman Jesse Aguirre at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 2nd floor of City Hall, 101 E. Main St., Uvalde, Texas. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.A. Approval of minutes from January 23, 2026. Gilbert Gonzalez motioned to approve the minutes, seconded by Joe Strickland. Motion carried 6-0. 3. PUBLIC HEARING 3.A. A. Case File 26-01 B&S Open a public hearing to discuss the dilapidated/substandard structures belonging to Maria Del Carmen Jimenez and G & D Mills LLC. The property is located at 226 Nicolas Street, NCB 128, Baylor Addition, Lot 2, Uvalde, TX. 78801, as described in Uvalde Municipal Code, Title 15, Building and Construction, Chapter 15.76, Property Maintenance Code Adopted, Chapter 3, General Requirements, and the Texas Constitution and Statues, Health and Safety Code, Chapter 342. Local Regulation of Sanitation, Uvalde Municipal Code of the City of Uvalde, Texas. The structure has fallen into disrepair and must be either replaced, remodeled, or demolished. A. A brief report from the Building Official concerning this location. B. Citizens’ comments. Public hearing was opened at 6:02 p.m. Ms. Juliana Sauceda was able to join the meeting via cell phone. Ms. Sauceda mentioned that originally she planned to remodel the structure, Page 1 of 2  but she was unaware the the 432 square foot house was in such a state of deterioration. After she received the summary from the Building Official, she now wants to voluntarily demolish the structure. She also let the board members know that her deceased mother did not leave a will or deed, so she is currently talking to an attorney to have the property probated to her. She is one of six siblings. C. Close public hearing. Public hearing was closed at 6:06 p.m. D. Reconvene meeting for discussion and decision on the application. The chairman, Jesse Aguirre, recommended to have the City go out for bids prior to the next Building and Standards meeting while Ms. Sauceda works on getting the property probated. There was discussion among the board members and they agreed to give an extension of 30 days. Ms. Sauceda agreed with the recommendation. Motion was made by Gilbert Gonzales seconded by Jon Anfinsen to give a 30 day extension. Motion carried 6-0. 3.B. B. Update and discussion of past cases and potential future cases. 4. ADJOURNMENT 4.A. A motion to adjourn was made by Jon Anfinsen and seconded by Joe Strickland. Motion carried 6-0. The meeting adjourned at 6:07 p.m. Rafael Arias, Asst. Building Official Jesse Aguirre, Chairman Page 2 of 2