DickinsoM MINUTES City ofDickinson October 28, 2024  BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION  The Dickinson City Council met in a duly called and announced on Monday, October 28, 2024, at 6:00 PM. 4403 State Hwy 3 Dickinson, TX 77539 The meeting was held for the purpose of considering the  following items:  ITEM1.) CALLTOORDER AND CERTIFICATIONOF. A OUORUM  Commissioners present were as follows: Garland Copelin, Callen Hajda, Susan Wilcox, Members of the public are invited to give comments at this time, lasting not longer than 31 minutes. Comments may be general ini nature or may address a specific agenda item, and should be directed at the entire Commission, not individual members of the Commission or staff. Any speaker making personal attacks or using vulgar or profane language shall forfeit his/her remaining time and shall be seated. In compliance with the Margarita Vela Wagon Rd Item 5G 5H, property is adjacent to my home, we purchased ours in. July in 2020. Since then, lived next to 2 families. 2 occasions ofa gas leak due to foundation issue. No major repairs were done, 2nd gas lead happened. Constant overgrowth of property, rats coming out oft the roof, raccoons and opossums burrowing under slab. We have sent 3 certified letters to property management company who handles the lot. We would love it to be demolished. Valen Osteen 1442 28th St Santa Fe listening on behalf of Vivian west on 30 something street. II had called somebody and it says we could talk about it to see the Wayne Price 3044 Longwood Ln Iunderstand that this committee decided that my house is to be torn down.I Iwas in the hospital Icouldn't make the meeting. Idon't have any problems with it being torn down, Ih have a problem with the garage being torn down. It's built better than garages built now. I was toldIc could come here and speak. Cesar Bello 4515 30th St purchased mobile home a couple months ago and was trying to get permits, city would not give me permits. Was told to come here to see ifIcould remodel it. My dad lives next door because he is ill. I bought it sO Icould fix it and Vincenta inaudible needs translator (Cesar translates) came here because she got the  Kevin Lane, David Floyd.  ITEM2.) PUBLICCOMMENTS  Texas Open Meetings Act, the Commission may not deliberate.  problem. Kevin when we get to 5I you can speak  I'm here before you now, that's all Ig got.  move it, that's why I'm here.  letter of the mobile home, she was the original owner  October 28, 2024 Building Standards Commission Building Standards Commission Meeting Minutes    Franciso Aguilar - 3910 Victoria Ave last agenda gave me 30 days to get final inspection... waiting on gas company to install soI can geti inspection.... call for service 3-4 days after you gave me 30 days.... Idon'thave: a date yet. Joyce Berry 2413 21st St I'm here because I want to know what you're going to do with the house. It's not livable but it was destroyed by the storm. they said it was going to be fixed but they didn''FEMA ran out ofmoney. Ineed my house, Rodney we spoke to many people to come look at the house, went to GLO, got ordinances through Mr. Ray, we did all oft that and no one came out to talk to us about the property. Joyce- doy'all have any money in] Dickinson that we could get my house done? Jessie Foley we spoke a couple months ago, was given 30 days to get house inspected. Icalled the inspection people the day of the meeting, to facilitate the inspection of the house, was just after 5 the officer didn't answer, it was still during business hours on Monday, called the next day and was told you guys made your verdict, it was to be demoed. The last tornado we had wiped our neighbors barn off the property, it needed repairs in the first place, but they're not major repairs. I'm here to talk about 3602 Hill  Ave.  ITEM3.) ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS  3.A Building Official Update  Presentation of all demolition projects completed during the fiscal year of Summary ofUDC and FEMA guidelines for substantially damaged Travis Moore- Gave update and shows stats on demolition. Speaks on UDC,  October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024  structures  specially nonconforming uses.  Copeland -1 Does it apply to commercial and private? Travis- - Yes. Advised on substantial damage estimator  (FEMA).  ITEM4.) CONSENT AGENDA  The following items are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be a separate discussion on these items unless a Commission member requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and discussed after 4.A Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the Building Standards Commission Meeting of September 23, 2024.  the consent agenda.  Callen Hajda motioned to. Approve, and Susan Wilcox seconded the motion. 5AYES (Garland Copelin, Callen Hajda, Susan Wilcox, Kevin Lane,  VOTE: David Floyd) ONAYS MOTION PASSED  ITEMS 5.) UBICHEARINCSAND ACTIONITEM(S FOR PUBLICHEARINGIS) October 28, 2024 Building Standards Commission Building Standards Commission Meeting Minutes  2    5.A Conduct aj public hearing concerning determination of substandard structure(s) for property located at 2109. AVE G, DICKINSON, TX 77539 and legally described as ABST 19 PERRY & AUSTIN LOT 6 BLK 160 MOORES ADDN.  PUBLIC HEARING: Open Public Hearing Staff Presentation Property Owners or Designee Presentation Public Comments Property Owners or Designee Rebuttal Staff Rebuttal Adjourn Public Hearing Open] PH 6:27PM  Staff- Michelle Killebrew presents pictures of dilapidated building. Would have to be raised, over 50% damage, property has been left. They need to get permits. Property Owners Last week had people come give bids, stop worked order was put on it, been taking bids. Got a bid but the guy was not contractor. Michelle- - Contractor needs to have 300k in insurance.  End 6:32pm  5.B Consideration and possible action to determine substandard the structure(s) on property located at 2109 AVE G, DICKINSON, TX77539 and legally described as ABST 19 PERRY & AUSTIN LOT6BLK 1601 MOORES ADDN. Garland Copelin motioned to Postpone, and Susan Wilcox seconded the motion. 5AYES (Garland Copelin, Callen Hajda, Susan Wilçox, Kevin Lane,  VOTE: David Floyd) ONAYS MOTION PASSED  5.C Conduct a public hearing concerning determination of substandard structure(s) for property located at 4518 DAKOTA ST, DICKINSON, TX 77539 and legally described as ABST 19 PAGE 10 LOT5&S25FT OF LOT 41 BLK 5 WEEKS  ADDN.  PUBLICHEARING: Open Public Hearing Staff Presentation Property Owners or Designee Presentation Public Comments Property Owners or Designee Rebuttal Staff Rebuttal Adjourn Public Hearing Pub Hearing begins 6:33PM Staff- would like to table Adjourn 6:33PM  5.D Consideration and possible action to determine substandard the structure(s) on property located at 4518 DAKOTA ST, DICKINSON, TX 77539 and legally described as ABST 19 PAGE IOLOT5&S25FT4 OFI LOT 4 BLK5  October 28, 20241 Building Standards Commission Building Standards Commission Meeting Minutes  3    WEEKS ADDN. VOTE: David Floyd) ONAYS MOTION: PASSED  Garland Copelin motioned to Postpone, and Callen Hajda seconded the motion. 5AYES (Garland Copelin, Callen Hajda, Susan Wilcox, Kevin Lane,  5.E Conduct a public hearing concerning determination ofs substandard structure(s) for property located at 2709 HUGHIES RD, DICKINSON, TX 77539 and legally described as ABST208 PAGE 1 W WILSON SUR TR360.241 ACRS MH1970  12X46 RED/WHT. PUBLIC HEARING: Open Public Hearing StaffPresentation Property Owners or Designee Presentation Public Comments Property Owners or Designee Rebuttal StaffRebuttal Adjourn Public Hearing Begin 6:35PM damaged.  Staff-r mobile home was built in 1970, law says built after 1976 it cannot be rehabbed. Shows pictures, lots of damaged, wide open, this is more than 505 Property Owner Victor Alpero, it was my mother's property, she passed away, father had it, he passed away, I'm inheriting it, Iwill be tearing it down. Rebuttals - Michelle would ask emergency personnel not go in, ask that  timeframe limited Adjourn 6:39pm  5.F Consideration and possible action to determine substandard the structure(s) on property located at 2709 HUGHES RD, DICKINSON, TX 77539 and legally described as ABST 208 PAGE 1 W WILSON SUR TR: 360.241 ACRS MH 1970 Copeland - It appears tonight that numerous properties that owners don't havea clue on what needs to be done and how to do it. The City needs to do al better job with communicating with citizens about what they need to do. Michelle We posted notice and they didn'ti respond. There's differences on each one and which scenario, need to speak on specific property. There's many things Michelle - It's in English, from experience it's ifin Spanish its proper Spanish sO  12X46 RED/WHT.  they can do.  Wilcox - Is this in English and Spanish? most oft them won't be able to read it. Floyd - The homeowner is here and is now informed. Kevin and Copeland argue over what tabling means....  Garland Copelin motioned to Postpone, and Susan Wilçox seconded the motion.  October 28, 20241 Building Standards Commission Building Standards Commission Meeting Minutes  4    VOTE: AYES Floyd) MOTION FAILED  5NAYS (Garland Copelin, Callen Hajda, Susan Wilcox, Kevin Lane, David Susan Wilcox motioned to Approve Grant the property owner 30 days to obtain permit to complete demolition or the City ofDickinson may demolish the structure att thej property owner's expense, and David Floyd seconded the motion.  VOTE: David Floyd) ONAYS MOTION PASSED  5AYES (Garland Copelin, Callen Hajda, Susan Wilcox, Kevin Lane,  5.G Conduct aj public hearing concerning determination of substandard structure(s) for property located at 3803 WAGON RD, DICKINSON, TX 77539 and legally described as ABST 19 PERRY & AUSTIN SUR LOT 51 DICKINSON BAYOU  PARK SUB. PUBLIC HEARING: Open Public Hearing Staff Presentation Property Owners or Designee Presentation Public Comments Property Owners or Designee Rebuttal Staff Rebuttal Adjourn Public Hearing Begin 6:48PM constitute 95% Floyd - No contact with owner? Michelle- -No Wilcox - Have they paid taxes? (falling or died ori in need of trimming) Property Owner none Adjourn 6:53pm opened back at 6:54 issue with insurance. Vela Argues with Kelley heard from the homeowner. Adjourn 6:58PM  Staff- Michelle: lots oftrash and debris, property had major damage from Beryl, shows pictures, major damage, roofi is tarped. built in 1959, repairs would  Michelle - The owe $3k, the most recent. We would like to add tree abatement  Vela-Thel house did flood in Harvey, got whitewashed,  Derrick Kelley Real estate investor My friend owns that house, he's having an Mike Phillips Have sent notice to owner since beginning of the year, have not  October 28, 2024 Building Standards Commission Building Standards Commission Meeting Minutes  5    5.H Consideration and possible action to determine substandard the structure(s) on property located at: 3803 WAGON RD, DICKINSON, TX 77539 and legally described as ABST 191 PERRY & AUSTIN SUR LOTSDICKINSON BAYOU Callen Hajda motioned to Approve grant power 30 days to demo and abate the  PARK SUB.  tree issue, and David Floyd seconded the motion.  VOTE: David Floyd) ONAYS MOTION PASSED  5AYES (Garland Copelin, Callen Hajda, Susan Wilcox, Kevin Lane,  5.I Conduct aj public hearing concerning determination of substandard structure(s) for property located at 4515 E3 30TH ST, DICKINSON, TX 77539 and legally described as 1968 MH SERIAL # B4RC8S2239, LABEL#8709055, BILTMORE  12X56.  PUBLIC HEARING: Open Public Hearing StaffPresentation Property Owners or Designee Presentation Public Comments Property Owners or Designee Rebuttal StaffRebuttal Adjourn Public Hearing Begins 6:59PM  Staff- 1968 mobile home, property owner and mobile homeowner are different people. sounds like someone bought the mobile home, should've been aware by law. This is abandoned, not allowed to renovate based off age. He does acknowledge that there are issues and accessory buildings need to be removed Travis WCID says no usage within 12 months, electricity is being used from next owner- They don't let me put water on, but they don't give me permits. everything connected has utilities, Ijust need thej permits. I purchased without knowing, I bought it to move close to my dad. Hei rents property from same landlord. There's nothing bad to the mobile home, Ijust need the permits. Floyd Has there been  also. door.  Copeland is there water?  discussion? Adjourn 7:05PM  Travis - It's Federal law, you cannot remodel  5.J Consideration and possible action to determine substandard the structure(s) on property located at 45151 E: 30TH ST, DICKINSON,TX 77539 and legally described as 1968 MH SERIAL # B4RC8S2239, LABEL # 87090555, Callen Hajda motioned to. Approve grant 30 days to demo, and David Floyd  BILTMORE 12X56. seconded the motion.  Standards Commission Meeting Minutes  6    VOTE:  4. AYES (Callen Hajda, Susan Wilcox, Kevin Lane, David Floyd)  1NAYS (Garland Copelin) MOTION PASSED  ITEM6.) ACTION ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION  6.A Consideration and possible action to determine substandard the structure(s) on property located at 24132 21ST ST, DICKINSON, TX 77539 and legally described as ABST 191 PAGE23PTOFLOT7 (7-2) BLK 191 MORRES ADDN Michelle Were given 60 days to repair or demo, did not comply. No one lives Michelle the original notice is still on the door, all notices were on the property Joyce Berry -Ilive with my mom, we waited and waited, I mow my lawn every other week, those trees been trimmed, the hot water heater someone took the doors off. They are not telling the truth. Ikept my property up, Istay with my  UND 1/2INT. there.  Owner- we were never notified.  granny, my mom Wilcox - electricity or water? Joyce no, they was supposed to fixi it, Dickinson was. people before. Floyd - you ever got mail? Son - no  Son - people on the block got houses build, what can be done. Ispoke to these  Michelle shows receipts for certified mail. Joyce you put those on my door, not to me Wilcox is it 50% damaged? Joyce yes, it's 100% damaged. Floyd what's her plan Son we want to get a house built Floyd we're not going to build you one Son what can be don next. Floyd-Ithink we should tear it down for them  Kevin we just give permission to get aj permit or permission to tear it down. Copeland -Texas city tore down al house without putting al lean. Kevin Idon'tthink we have that option, it will have to go to council. After our motion, the would have to go back to the city for that avenue. Callen Hajda motioned to Approve Grant the property owner 30 days to obtain permit to complete demolition or the City of Dickinson may demolish the structure at thej property owner's expense, and David Floyd seconded the motion.  VOTE: David Floyd) ONAYS MOTION PASSED  5AYES (Garland Copelin, Callen Hajda, Susan Wilcox, Kevin Lane,  October 28, 20241 Building Standards Commission Building Standards Commission Meeting Minutes  7    6.B Re-consideration of abatement order signed on September 23, 2024 for the substandard structure(s) on property located at 3602 HILL. AVE, DICKINSON, TX 77539 and legally described as ABST 191 PERRY & AUSTIN SUR PTOF LOT 151 (8-0) DICKINSON. ADDN D AKA TRACTS F&H. Travis Moore gives presentation. FEMA estimates 100% substantially damaged. In September given 30 days to clean and let city inspect In August given 30 days to demolish City Manager asked that Foley's be heard again. Copeland this is supposed to go to council, looks like they're trying to avoid Floyd -Ican't see that we should reconsider even if the city manager asked. Travis ify you would let Mr. Foley talk Foley -Id didn't come last month because I didn't know there was ai meeting. Foley explains how he could live there. Foley makes a comment about Floyd being messaged on Facebook about this Floyd i-Idon't know you or your mother Garland Copelin motioned to Approve Not to reconsider, and Susan Wilcox  their responsibility. Pictures are shown property.  seconded the motion. VOTE: Floyd) ONAYS MOTION: PASSED  5AYES (Garland Copelin, Callen Hajda, Susan Wilcox, Kevin Lane, David  6.C Consideration and possible action to determine substandard the structure(s) on property located at 3915 VICTORIA AVE, DICKINSON, TX 77539 and legally described as ABST 191 PERRY & AUSTIN NE: 30F FT LOT: 3 ALL: LOT 4 &SW4 40 FTI LOT 5RIPKE S/D. Building Standards Commission granted 30-day extension Callen Hajda motioned to Approve 30 day extension, > and Susan Wilçox  for final inspection on 9/23/2024. seconded the motion. VOTE: David Floyd) ONAYS MOTION PASSED  5AYES (Garland Copelin, Callen Hajda, Susan Wilcox, Kevin Lane,  ITEM7.) ADJOURNMENT  David Floyd motioned to Approve, and Kevin Lane seconded the motion.  VOTE: ONAYS MOTION PASSED  5AYES (Garland Copelin, Callen Hajda, Susan Wilcox, Kevin Lane, David Floyd)  October 28, 20241 Building Standards Commission Building Standards Commission Meeting Minutes  8    Novemer 25,2025  PASSED APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this  GCAE Building Standards Commission Representative  ATTEST: Travis Moore Building Official  Community Development Manager/Chief  October 28, 20241 Building Standards Commission Building Standards Commission Meeting Minutes