1 00:04:22,290 --> 00:04:23,690 One, everyone, 2 00:04:36,780 --> 00:04:56,500 Mr. Mayor of Syria, Jefferson, and convening a regular meeting of the High Point City Council. Here with me on the dyes, we've got every member of council president. Save our mayor for its impudence. They also have Madam Attorney and Madam Clerk, but Madam Manager is not with us as she's traveling for work. Before we get into our agenda, we ask that you all join us for a moment of silence and pledge of allegiance. 3 00:05:32,220 --> 00:05:37,120 We've got an agenda that needs to be adopted, but prior to doing that, I'll note that the 4 00:05:37,120 --> 00:05:45,300 public hearing previously advertised for vested rights certificate, VRC-26601, will not 5 00:05:45,300 --> 00:05:49,360 be held this evening in order to give staff an applicant more time to work on this request. 6 00:05:50,480 --> 00:05:55,020 So at this time, we would need to entertain a motion to adopt our agenda with that one 7 00:05:55,020 --> 00:05:55,380 change. 8 00:05:55,560 --> 00:05:56,000 Is there one? 9 00:05:56,280 --> 00:05:56,540 A move? 10 00:05:56,840 --> 00:05:57,000 Second. 11 00:05:57,120 --> 00:05:57,300 I can. 12 00:05:57,520 --> 00:05:58,080 Motion is made. 13 00:05:58,240 --> 00:05:59,100 I councilmember Hall. 14 00:05:59,280 --> 00:05:59,600 Second. 15 00:05:59,900 --> 00:06:00,780 I councilmember Johnson. 16 00:06:01,440 --> 00:06:04,360 Any discussion on the motion to adopt our agenda with that change? 17 00:06:05,280 --> 00:06:07,560 All those in favor please seem to follow saying aye. 18 00:06:07,820 --> 00:06:07,980 Aye. 19 00:06:08,860 --> 00:06:09,260 Any against? 20 00:06:09,980 --> 00:06:10,320 Yes. 21 00:06:10,500 --> 00:06:11,000 Have it. 22 00:06:11,020 --> 00:06:11,900 And that moment. 23 00:06:12,380 --> 00:06:13,420 That motion passes. 24 00:06:13,420 --> 00:06:23,020 This time, I want to recognize Mabry E. Bud Martin, Brigadier General of our U.S. Army, 25 00:06:23,260 --> 00:06:26,300 who I believe is here with us to provide a special record. 26 00:06:27,800 --> 00:06:30,300 Will you please join us, Brigadier General Mabry? 27 00:06:32,640 --> 00:06:33,600 At the podium. 28 00:06:35,120 --> 00:06:35,760 So, 29 00:06:40,690 --> 00:06:43,050 good afternoon everyone, or good evening. 30 00:06:44,510 --> 00:06:52,350 I'm here tonight to kind of make a special award actually to your mayor and just to let 31 00:06:52,350 --> 00:06:59,070 you all know I'm the state chair for ESGR which is employer support for the Guard and 32 00:06:59,070 --> 00:07:07,130 Reserve and High Point has been one of the cities has been so supportive of our organization 33 00:07:07,130 --> 00:07:24,210 and to guard and reserve and for example just a little bit to tell you your chamber, the mayor, your fire chief, your police chief of all sign, what we call statement of supports, which actually say, you know, we really support our garden reserve. 34 00:07:24,750 --> 00:07:31,150 We follow all the rules and regulations and laws and supporting them because they know it's such an important mission. 35 00:07:31,150 --> 00:07:38,870 So, but tonight, let me also say this week, which started yesterday the 16th, I have a 36 00:07:38,870 --> 00:07:47,130 proclamation that died received by the governor that proclaimed that this week is implore support 37 00:07:47,130 --> 00:07:49,690 for the Guard and the reserve week. 38 00:07:50,550 --> 00:07:58,290 And I also may point out to you, we had a wonderful time yesterday as your president of the High 39 00:07:58,290 --> 00:08:03,030 point rockers signed the statement of support at the ball game yesterday on 40 00:08:03,030 --> 00:08:08,630 home plate and we had a great time and and this old guy tried to throw the ball 41 00:08:08,630 --> 00:08:13,610 in first pitch so I was kind of a little forward on the arm there right so but 42 00:08:13,610 --> 00:08:19,650 anyway but I am here to to officially thank your mayor he is signed a 43 00:08:19,650 --> 00:08:24,730 statement of support and the factor city has been so supportive and in the last 44 00:08:24,730 --> 00:08:31,510 In the last several years, we have been holding our annual volunteer meeting at Condon Yards. 45 00:08:31,830 --> 00:08:37,190 And we will plan on doing that, it's already scheduled, working around the High Point Furniture 46 00:08:37,190 --> 00:08:41,030 Mark, and so forth, April the 23rd and 24th of next year. 47 00:08:41,210 --> 00:08:42,050 So that's our plan. 48 00:08:42,690 --> 00:08:48,250 And now with your new hotel across the street, our volunteers can come in and stay and walk 49 00:08:48,250 --> 00:08:48,790 right across. 50 00:08:48,790 --> 00:08:55,090 also. Your community has been such a great community and so friendly and supportive and 51 00:08:55,090 --> 00:09:00,910 I live in North Davis and County not far from here, so but anyway, mayor, if you'd come 52 00:09:00,910 --> 00:09:06,230 forward, maybe I'd love to present and I'm going to read what I put together here about 53 00:09:06,230 --> 00:09:12,310 this award. It says the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Seven Seals Award is 54 00:09:12,310 --> 00:09:18,850 presented in recognition of outstanding leadership and exceptional support of the ESGR mission. 55 00:09:19,570 --> 00:09:26,570 Named for the seven reserve components of the United States Armed Forces, the award 56 00:09:26,570 --> 00:09:33,610 honors individuals whose dedication and advocacy has significantly strengthened support for our 57 00:09:33,610 --> 00:09:40,390 garden reserve, service members, their families, and the employers who make their service possible. 58 00:09:40,390 --> 00:09:48,650 So, this award reflects a lasting commitment to those who serve our nation and it's presented 59 00:09:48,650 --> 00:09:55,910 to your mayor, sir Jefferson, and it says, for a meritorious leadership initiative and 60 00:09:55,910 --> 00:10:00,730 support of the men and women who serve the America and the National Guard and reserve. 61 00:10:01,550 --> 00:10:06,970 And, of course, it's signed by our national chair and printed and presented because we 62 00:10:06,970 --> 00:10:09,190 are actually part of the Department of War. 63 00:10:09,190 --> 00:10:18,890 So Mayor, I want to thank you so much for everything you do, thank you, thank you, thank you so much, and if you got some good pictures, here let's walk over here. 64 00:10:19,210 --> 00:10:20,570 Okay, I love you. 65 00:10:21,630 --> 00:10:22,810 Send me some too. 66 00:10:23,030 --> 00:10:24,430 We'll play that on our next campaign. 67 00:10:28,100 --> 00:10:29,920 We'll move over and I'm going to ask Councilman Andrew. 68 00:10:30,040 --> 00:10:30,260 Sure. 69 00:10:30,580 --> 00:10:33,900 Anyone who wants to talk about who's the veteran as well? 70 00:10:36,700 --> 00:10:38,320 Okay, thank you for your shoes. 71 00:11:05,950 --> 00:11:10,350 Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you to the City of Iowa and God bless you. 72 00:11:27,100 --> 00:11:32,080 Brigadier General Martin, we still appreciate you and your group will look forward to hosting you all next spring. 73 00:11:33,460 --> 00:11:34,320 Yes sir. 74 00:11:34,760 --> 00:11:36,080 All right. 75 00:11:37,560 --> 00:11:42,520 Our next presentation is one that is always near and near to my heart. 76 00:11:42,660 --> 00:11:47,200 Ever since we started doing it several years ago, I had the privilege of speaking this 77 00:11:47,200 --> 00:11:53,180 morning to a group of educators and brief comment that I made. 78 00:11:53,660 --> 00:12:00,140 If you ever talked to me about the privilege of being in a great country with such a growing 79 00:12:00,140 --> 00:12:05,140 economy and the community where we've got investments in development every day that we announce 80 00:12:05,140 --> 00:12:10,340 and we celebrate at the same time that we do that and we also have to be as plugged 81 00:12:10,340 --> 00:12:16,800 in as anistic and celebrate education because education is the front line of economic development 82 00:12:16,800 --> 00:12:21,780 without education we don't have anything else in the world and whoever had a career was 83 00:12:21,780 --> 00:12:26,340 educated to get that career and so it's so important that we get to take a moment to recognize 84 00:12:26,340 --> 00:12:29,060 as our extraordinary educators here in the city of Iowa. 85 00:12:29,900 --> 00:12:34,080 And so I'm going to invite up some professionals 86 00:12:34,580 --> 00:12:37,700 who are here with us, who are our extraordinary educators. 87 00:12:38,380 --> 00:12:39,460 And I'm going to ask you all to come up 88 00:12:39,460 --> 00:12:41,720 and join us in the front for this recommendation. 89 00:12:42,940 --> 00:12:46,240 From Alan J. Elementary to Shai Wallace. 90 00:12:51,100 --> 00:12:52,840 He and I were working on it in the back. 91 00:12:53,040 --> 00:12:53,140 Yeah. 92 00:12:59,760 --> 00:13:01,540 Alan J. Preparatory Academy. 93 00:13:01,540 --> 00:13:02,980 the meteorial limits. 94 00:13:12,160 --> 00:13:16,400 From T Wingate Andrews High School, Kera Strait. 95 00:13:16,400 --> 00:13:17,420 Red Raiders. 96 00:13:19,440 --> 00:13:20,320 From 97 00:13:22,400 --> 00:13:24,420 Fairview Elementary, Brandy Price. 98 00:13:29,400 --> 00:13:33,700 From Ferndale Middle, Candice Johnson. 99 00:13:43,740 --> 00:13:45,900 From Florence Elementary, Kelsey Williams. 100 00:13:48,610 --> 00:13:52,410 From High Point Central High School, James W. F. Jr. 101 00:13:52,410 --> 00:14:00,970 You this is the one who's master gunnery sergeant master gunnery sergeant. That's right. I remember that we met him last week 102 00:14:02,150 --> 00:14:06,030 Johnson Street Global Studies Lena Hernandez from 103 00:14:17,230 --> 00:14:18,110 Kerns Academy 104 00:14:18,730 --> 00:14:20,550 Meredith Smith from 105 00:14:29,700 --> 00:14:30,880 Kirtman Park Elementary 106 00:14:31,640 --> 00:14:37,750 Niger Simmons from middle college at GTCC of Highpoint 107 00:14:39,590 --> 00:14:40,390 Ena, Monsonaris. 108 00:14:43,730 --> 00:14:49,610 By the way, if you're a principal here on behalf of one of the educators who's not here, feel free to join us up here as well. 109 00:14:53,610 --> 00:14:59,970 My little Academy of Technology, Luisa, or Tees, I'm a NASA. How did I do that? 110 00:15:00,820 --> 00:15:04,240 Is it okay? You're so kind. 111 00:15:10,420 --> 00:15:13,060 From Northwood Elementary, Carolyn Turner, 112 00:15:28,880 --> 00:15:30,260 from O'Kill Elementary, 113 00:15:31,960 --> 00:15:35,520 Nassifo, D'Longala. D'Longala. 114 00:15:40,880 --> 00:15:44,100 O'Kill Elementary, Samaya Jarrett, 115 00:15:55,340 --> 00:15:56,460 from Parkview Village 116 00:15:56,460 --> 00:15:58,200 Elementary, Aaron Bradley, 117 00:16:00,860 --> 00:16:04,720 from Pingriffin School for the Arts, Brittany Stone-Keser, 118 00:16:08,380 --> 00:16:08,940 we do 119 00:16:08,940 --> 00:16:12,140 You have some principles coming up who are accepting on the behalf of the government. 120 00:16:21,530 --> 00:16:26,230 From Shady Brook Elementary, the Tisa Weeks, 121 00:16:40,550 --> 00:16:43,130 from Southwest Guilford Elementary, Paul 122 00:16:43,130 --> 00:16:50,230 allows from Southwest Guilford High School, Mary Captain Miller Nelson, 123 00:16:53,030 --> 00:16:53,550 from Southwest 124 00:16:53,550 --> 00:16:58,460 Billford Middle, Jonathan Marsh, bad boys. 125 00:17:03,600 --> 00:17:07,140 Sylvia Mendez Newcomers, Reagan Davel, 126 00:17:09,560 --> 00:17:12,260 Triangle Lake Montessori, Alissa Martin, 127 00:17:14,320 --> 00:17:17,080 Union Hill Elementary, Ethel with Daniel, 128 00:17:18,660 --> 00:17:20,880 and from Weber Academy of Science and Technology, 129 00:17:21,300 --> 00:17:22,780 Kinesha Bowers Lawson. 130 00:17:32,180 --> 00:17:33,540 And just a moment to read the proclamation, 131 00:17:33,540 --> 00:17:37,860 but before I do, we had an event last Thursday 132 00:17:37,860 --> 00:17:39,300 at the High Point Schools Partnership hosted. 133 00:17:40,360 --> 00:17:42,160 And it was a fantastic event. 134 00:17:42,260 --> 00:17:43,660 We actually had all the educators here 135 00:17:43,660 --> 00:17:45,920 with us during that celebration. 136 00:17:46,740 --> 00:17:49,300 And I got to tell you, it's a bold thing. 137 00:17:49,480 --> 00:17:51,440 You all take the time to be with us and celebrate 138 00:17:51,960 --> 00:17:53,500 because the school year has started. 139 00:17:53,720 --> 00:17:54,700 You were several of these schools. 140 00:17:55,420 --> 00:17:57,280 And or is starting this week and next week 141 00:17:57,280 --> 00:17:58,340 for many of them as well. 142 00:17:58,700 --> 00:18:00,300 And so they are hard at work. 143 00:18:00,300 --> 00:18:04,500 Our passion can already already serve in our schools, appreciate it, and we'll make 144 00:18:04,500 --> 00:18:05,780 a time to be here with us. 145 00:18:06,220 --> 00:18:10,580 I'm actually going to invite up because I see some other folks here who are from our school 146 00:18:10,580 --> 00:18:10,960 system. 147 00:18:11,220 --> 00:18:15,020 I see principals who are here, as well as representatives from different kinds of schools. 148 00:18:15,200 --> 00:18:17,100 Will you all please join us up here as well, please? 149 00:18:41,830 --> 00:18:45,430 And finally, I'm going to invite up our friends from High Point Schools Partnership. 150 00:18:45,630 --> 00:18:46,910 Will you all please join us as well, 151 00:19:06,970 --> 00:19:11,130 whereas the schools of our city are comprised of exceptional 152 00:19:11,130 --> 00:19:18,930 educators, and whereas they seized opportunities to uplift their students and remind students 153 00:19:18,930 --> 00:19:24,770 of their worth and potential, whereas through their commitment to their schools, this group 154 00:19:24,770 --> 00:19:29,610 of extraordinary educators has earned the respect and trust of their colleagues, whereas these 155 00:19:29,610 --> 00:19:36,930 educators were formally recognized last Thursday, August 13, 2026 by the community, which includes 156 00:19:36,930 --> 00:19:42,970 school's partnership and other supporters and those names that I read before as 157 00:19:42,970 --> 00:19:47,630 well as the schools that those names represent or who were celebrating today 158 00:19:47,630 --> 00:19:52,510 now therefore I zero Jefferson mayor of the city of high point do hereby 159 00:19:52,510 --> 00:19:57,570 recognize these extraordinary educators in the city of high point and call upon 160 00:19:57,570 --> 00:20:02,170 the community to join me in personally expressing appreciation to our 161 00:20:02,170 --> 00:20:06,390 in the educators for an incredible job well done. Can we please celebrate them? 162 00:20:15,280 --> 00:20:21,100 Alright, now we are going to get this photo and the best way to explain it is 163 00:20:21,100 --> 00:20:25,500 if you're a front row person come to the front row. If you're a back row person 164 00:20:25,500 --> 00:20:28,300 go ahead and move to the back row and if you fall in the middle there I 165 00:20:28,300 --> 00:20:32,420 trust you to figure it out, okay? Let's go ahead and transition. I think three rows 166 00:20:32,420 --> 00:20:32,740 I don't know what you think. 167 00:20:35,930 --> 00:20:36,070 Two? 168 00:20:37,110 --> 00:20:37,470 Okay. 169 00:20:38,010 --> 00:20:38,350 We'll see. 170 00:20:41,090 --> 00:20:42,110 I didn't say that. 171 00:20:42,510 --> 00:20:43,430 I didn't say that. 172 00:20:44,290 --> 00:20:46,050 I would, you would marry every say that. 173 00:20:47,450 --> 00:20:49,130 Hey, I sure don't want that. 174 00:20:52,200 --> 00:20:54,180 And I'm going to ask where I was right in the middle. 175 00:20:54,360 --> 00:20:54,820 We told that. 176 00:20:58,160 --> 00:20:58,800 Oh, I'm good. 177 00:20:59,080 --> 00:20:59,820 This is perfect. 178 00:21:00,140 --> 00:21:00,780 I guess. 179 00:21:11,740 --> 00:21:15,040 If you're on your different shows, then you gotta be in front of them. 180 00:21:28,860 --> 00:21:29,300 And 181 00:21:34,360 --> 00:21:36,400 I'm going to have you grab us on that side. 182 00:21:37,160 --> 00:21:38,540 Yeah, please. 183 00:22:38,280 --> 00:22:41,000 Councilman Moore asked if y'all could leave the classroom quietly. 184 00:22:43,280 --> 00:22:44,400 He said it not me. 185 00:22:52,520 --> 00:22:58,860 Appreciate anytime we get to do that recognition while I was grateful for the many residents 186 00:22:58,860 --> 00:23:05,400 and contributors and partners who make up high points community and it's a very special community 187 00:23:05,400 --> 00:23:11,200 but taking a moment like today to celebrate our educators is one they always enjoy and wish them 188 00:23:11,200 --> 00:23:18,500 all the best as they get started with the school year. All right first order of business is our 189 00:23:18,500 --> 00:23:24,700 consent agenda and I'll ask council to take some time review and then when ready we can entertain 190 00:23:24,700 --> 00:23:25,120 motion. 191 00:23:27,390 --> 00:23:30,810 I'd like to entertain a motion to accept the consent agenda as written. 192 00:23:31,870 --> 00:23:35,650 I believe Councilman Andrews making the motion to accept our consent agenda and 193 00:23:35,650 --> 00:23:40,130 approve as listed. Is there a second? Second. Second is recognized as a 194 00:23:40,130 --> 00:23:46,390 gentleman from ward two. Any discussion on those items? All those in favor please 195 00:23:46,390 --> 00:23:51,270 see in the file by saying aye. Aye. Any against? The ayes have it and our consent 196 00:23:51,270 --> 00:23:59,570 agenda is approved. First quarter of business is item 2026-182. Public hearing regarding 197 00:23:59,570 --> 00:24:05,610 a demolition ordinance at 312 Woodbury Street. Council's request to conduct a public hearing, 198 00:24:05,770 --> 00:24:11,610 adopted ordinance to demolish a dwelling located at 312 Woodbury Street, not authorized the appropriate 199 00:24:11,610 --> 00:24:18,130 seated officials to execute all city documents. This time I'll go ahead and open our public hearing, 200 00:24:18,130 --> 00:24:22,190 and will acknowledge our co-conforcement manager, Kaley Perish. 201 00:24:23,070 --> 00:24:28,090 Good evening, Mr. Mayor and members of Council. The Local Coast Division is requesting 202 00:24:28,090 --> 00:24:34,490 that City Council approve a demolition ordinance for 312 Woodbury Street. The complaint notice 203 00:24:34,490 --> 00:24:41,410 of hearing was held on December 28, 2023. Order to repair demolished was issued on December 204 00:24:41,410 --> 00:24:47,050 December 28, 2023 with a compliance due date of January 29, 2024. 205 00:24:47,810 --> 00:24:53,710 As of August 20, 26, no repairs have been completed or permits obtained to repair or 206 00:24:53,710 --> 00:24:54,670 demolish the dwelling. 207 00:24:56,430 --> 00:25:01,150 Some background on the case, the property was sold in February of 2024. 208 00:25:01,950 --> 00:25:04,570 Some repairs were initiated but not completed. 209 00:25:05,670 --> 00:25:10,330 Property was then sold to the now current owner in August of 2024. 210 00:25:10,330 --> 00:25:16,190 In April 2025, the property owner contacted the inspector to determine the permits required 211 00:25:16,190 --> 00:25:17,630 to proceed with repairs. 212 00:25:18,490 --> 00:25:23,470 Building inspections met with the property owner May 2025 to discuss the scope of the 213 00:25:23,470 --> 00:25:24,330 proposed repairs. 214 00:25:24,990 --> 00:25:30,530 No further contact has been received from the property owner since May of 2025 with that 215 00:25:30,530 --> 00:25:32,630 initial meeting with the building inspection group. 216 00:25:33,650 --> 00:25:36,530 This is where the home is located. 217 00:25:38,070 --> 00:25:59,030 This is the front of the home, and some of the major violations associated with the property would be the repair replacement of the windows, repair replacement of plumbing, repair replacement of sheet rock, floor covering, and the biggest thing is the foundation would be to be corrected as well. 218 00:26:08,110 --> 00:26:09,390 Does anyone have any questions? 219 00:26:10,150 --> 00:26:11,470 Any questions for staff at this time? 220 00:26:13,530 --> 00:26:14,210 Thank you. 221 00:26:15,410 --> 00:26:20,130 Looking at who signed up for this public hearing, I would recognize in the order in which 222 00:26:20,130 --> 00:26:20,810 it's listed. 223 00:26:21,690 --> 00:26:24,090 And so we'll invite up first to speak. 224 00:26:24,690 --> 00:26:26,690 I believe the name is Damon Thomas. 225 00:26:30,300 --> 00:26:31,940 Yeah, if you like to speak, you come on up. 226 00:26:33,300 --> 00:26:35,600 It's for 1913 South Elm. 227 00:26:35,680 --> 00:26:37,400 I just presented 312 Woodbury. 228 00:26:37,840 --> 00:26:40,800 Yeah, the sheet for 312 has your name on it. 229 00:26:40,960 --> 00:26:42,760 So I'm going to assume you hear for the other one there. 230 00:26:43,400 --> 00:26:43,820 I got you. 231 00:26:44,020 --> 00:26:44,560 No, you're good. 232 00:26:44,560 --> 00:26:49,240 If you're good, so is that same for Oong, I'm going to say it wrong. 233 00:26:49,440 --> 00:26:49,880 We're together. 234 00:26:50,960 --> 00:26:53,080 Okay, and this is her name here also on the 312. 235 00:26:53,320 --> 00:26:53,480 Okay. 236 00:26:53,800 --> 00:26:53,940 All right. 237 00:26:54,580 --> 00:26:57,820 I've got no one signed up then to speak for a 312 wood bear. 238 00:26:57,980 --> 00:26:59,500 Is anyone here who wishes to speak then? 239 00:27:01,220 --> 00:27:02,400 Or against the Sodom? 240 00:27:04,040 --> 00:27:04,540 All right. 241 00:27:04,960 --> 00:27:07,740 I'll go ahead and close the public hearing and make a motion to approve. 242 00:27:08,120 --> 00:27:08,800 Is there a second? 243 00:27:09,000 --> 00:27:09,280 Okay. 244 00:27:09,940 --> 00:27:10,340 Second. 245 00:27:10,340 --> 00:27:13,440 I can't recognize the Councilmember Holmes any discussion on that motion. 246 00:27:14,360 --> 00:27:16,660 All those in favor please signify by saying aye. 247 00:27:16,940 --> 00:27:17,100 Aye. 248 00:27:17,420 --> 00:27:17,940 Any against? 249 00:27:18,620 --> 00:27:20,040 Yes, have it in that motion passes. 250 00:27:20,840 --> 00:27:25,660 Next item is item 2026-240, another public hearing regarding demolition ordinance. 251 00:27:26,240 --> 00:27:29,940 In 1913, South Elm Street, Council is requested to conduct the public hearing. 252 00:27:30,320 --> 00:27:35,280 Dr. Ordinance is demolished and authorized appropriate officials to execute necessary documents. 253 00:27:36,160 --> 00:27:39,420 I'll open up public hearing to recognize Kayleigh Parrish. 254 00:27:40,260 --> 00:27:44,540 The local coast division is requesting that City Council approve the demolition ordinance 255 00:27:44,540 --> 00:27:46,700 for 1913 South Elm Street. 256 00:27:47,180 --> 00:27:53,480 The complaint notice of hearing was held on December 29th, 2021, order to repair demolish 257 00:27:53,480 --> 00:28:00,040 was issued on December 29th, 2021, with a compliance due date of January 31st, 2022. 258 00:28:00,040 --> 00:28:06,480 As of August 2026, no repairs have been completed or permits obtained or repaired to demolish 259 00:28:06,480 --> 00:28:06,960 the dwelling. 260 00:28:08,120 --> 00:28:12,340 Some background on the case is 2021 through 2023. 261 00:28:12,960 --> 00:28:17,480 The previous property owner expressed intent to demolish the property but later decided 262 00:28:17,480 --> 00:28:22,040 to retain the property and stated that the repairs would be made. 263 00:28:22,580 --> 00:28:23,920 No repairs were ever initiated. 264 00:28:23,920 --> 00:28:44,580 The property owner was sold to the now current property owners in 2024 and we have been in contact with them through 2025 and 2026 and they have stated on a couple of different occasions that they would like to repair the property but no repairs have been made nor any permits have been pulled. 265 00:28:44,580 --> 00:28:45,580 This 266 00:28:49,070 --> 00:28:53,350 is the front of the home and as you can see there's a dumpster present, the current 267 00:28:53,350 --> 00:28:58,590 property owners had started cleaning out the inside of the property to move forward 268 00:28:58,590 --> 00:28:59,430 with repairs. 269 00:29:00,610 --> 00:29:06,150 Some of the major invilations would include the electrical needs to be replaced, all plumbing 270 00:29:06,150 --> 00:29:12,890 throughout the home, the HVAC system, and there will be some structural elements associated 271 00:29:12,890 --> 00:29:17,770 with the property as well, such as the framing members, the roofing system, and floor 272 00:29:17,770 --> 00:29:18,250 at least. 273 00:29:26,360 --> 00:29:26,880 Thank you. 274 00:29:27,780 --> 00:29:28,420 All right. 275 00:29:28,480 --> 00:29:30,360 Any questions for staff at this time? 276 00:29:31,360 --> 00:29:31,840 I've got one. 277 00:29:31,980 --> 00:29:32,920 Mayor's counseling more. 278 00:29:33,400 --> 00:29:39,180 Um, Kelly, you stated in this case that they started clean out based on the dumpster, 279 00:29:39,280 --> 00:29:47,000 but there's been no real communication or act of a plan or permits pool to understand 280 00:29:47,000 --> 00:29:47,560 that correctly. 281 00:29:47,980 --> 00:29:48,600 Uh, yes, sir. 282 00:29:48,720 --> 00:29:51,220 So there has been communication with the property owners. 283 00:29:51,360 --> 00:29:51,620 They have. 284 00:29:51,620 --> 00:29:56,800 And in communication with them, they stated that they wanted to fix the property on several occasions, 285 00:29:57,040 --> 00:29:58,960 but never followed through with any. 286 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:29,980 No, recently have they, I know they stated a while back so that there was an intent, but have you spoke to them in the last six months? Yes, sir. Okay. Okay. But finish. I'm sorry. I didn't just want to get that time sequence in there, but finish what you were going to say. Absolutely. So we have discussed in the last six months. We actually discussed a couple of months ago when they reached out and they wanted to fix the property and make repairs, but at this time currently, 287 00:30:29,980 --> 00:30:37,200 No permits have been obtained and we've seen no additional initiative to complete those repairs and we're coming up 288 00:30:37,200 --> 00:30:44,140 Not with this owner, but in totality on almost five years of staff time and effort. Yes, sir 289 00:30:47,160 --> 00:30:48,440 Councilman Johnson 290 00:30:49,500 --> 00:30:52,820 Over the last six months you said six months 291 00:30:52,820 --> 00:30:58,360 Did the cleaning and I forgot the dates but has was that done within the last six months? 292 00:30:58,360 --> 00:31:01,200 Yes, it was done in May of 2026. 293 00:31:07,790 --> 00:31:08,750 Thank you. 294 00:31:12,880 --> 00:31:14,460 We've got two signed up to speak. 295 00:31:15,000 --> 00:31:19,820 At this time, I'll go and recognize Damon Thomas and then following Damon Thomas, 296 00:31:20,540 --> 00:31:23,480 I've forgiven my mispronunciation, I think it's wrong. 297 00:31:23,940 --> 00:31:24,400 I'm 298 00:31:26,700 --> 00:31:27,440 not going to try the last name. 299 00:31:29,780 --> 00:31:31,340 I'm really speaking for it. 300 00:31:31,780 --> 00:31:32,140 Okay. 301 00:31:32,480 --> 00:31:33,420 It's so clear, I understand. 302 00:31:34,160 --> 00:31:36,940 So, so can you just read a record? 303 00:31:37,200 --> 00:31:37,520 What's her name? 304 00:31:37,520 --> 00:31:44,900 Yeah, he's speaking for me because I make sure you understand correctly. My English is her name is 305 00:31:44,900 --> 00:31:48,460 My name is a wind and I am 306 00:31:48,460 --> 00:31:52,340 own a 50% off this property 307 00:31:52,340 --> 00:31:56,940 Okay, and he's a my like a my mentor. He's speak English back 308 00:31:57,680 --> 00:32:05,340 And I feel I might say something and half or all of you can understand therefore I ask him to speak for me 309 00:32:05,340 --> 00:32:10,820 and I spent near here and if something needs to add more detail, I will. 310 00:32:12,500 --> 00:32:20,720 So with the property, she was half on her on her 50-50, and the other partner did not include 311 00:32:20,720 --> 00:32:21,680 her in the insurance. 312 00:32:22,400 --> 00:32:27,220 So when they got the property and they got it messed up like it was, she ended up having, 313 00:32:27,420 --> 00:32:29,520 she didn't know that she didn't have the insurance. 314 00:32:30,080 --> 00:32:33,900 So now she's using her own funds to fix it. 315 00:32:33,900 --> 00:32:40,160 a contractor star, but he stopped and so she found a new contractor. I think it's 316 00:32:40,160 --> 00:32:47,540 a new generation. A new generation builder, INC and the owner is a Robert Taylor. 317 00:32:48,560 --> 00:32:53,420 He is the one to remodeling my house and when he know I have a difficult 318 00:32:53,420 --> 00:32:59,400 tie with the previous contractor, he came in and he helped me. He already looked 319 00:32:59,400 --> 00:33:03,820 the building and he said he will bring me the contract on this Friday. 320 00:33:04,720 --> 00:33:09,320 So she was asking for a little more time to repair the building? 321 00:33:11,820 --> 00:33:16,800 Three questions. I have a question and possibly at the same time a comment. 322 00:33:18,220 --> 00:33:26,360 This action comes with 30 days, even if we move forward for changes. That is correct 323 00:33:26,360 --> 00:33:27,600 and part of our policy. 324 00:33:27,880 --> 00:33:28,680 Can I ask you a second? 325 00:33:28,720 --> 00:33:30,240 It's actually right, isn't it 60 days? 326 00:33:30,260 --> 00:33:32,040 Or is it done within 30 days? 327 00:33:32,400 --> 00:33:33,000 A.L.A. 328 00:33:33,000 --> 00:33:34,020 60 days? 329 00:33:34,200 --> 00:33:34,840 No, it's 30 days. 330 00:33:34,860 --> 00:33:36,460 30 days even if you didn't know. 331 00:33:36,580 --> 00:33:38,000 Or it could be like 60 days. 332 00:33:38,240 --> 00:33:38,340 Great. 333 00:33:38,940 --> 00:33:39,620 Any other questions? 334 00:33:39,800 --> 00:33:40,020 Yes. 335 00:33:40,340 --> 00:33:40,420 Yeah. 336 00:33:40,600 --> 00:33:41,680 Or 60 days, I think. 337 00:33:44,680 --> 00:33:45,580 Oh, I see. 338 00:33:46,080 --> 00:33:46,280 OK. 339 00:33:46,980 --> 00:33:48,100 Any other questions from the guys? 340 00:33:48,580 --> 00:33:48,640 OK. 341 00:33:50,740 --> 00:33:53,700 Ms. Parrish, if you'll just come back forward just for a moment 342 00:33:53,700 --> 00:33:55,440 here, we're going to ask Ms. Parrish a question here. 343 00:33:55,440 --> 00:33:56,260 I 344 00:33:59,040 --> 00:34:03,420 think we're Councilman Moore was given to and I just want to distill it a bit and make 345 00:34:03,420 --> 00:34:07,920 you all on the same page that we approve this order tonight. 346 00:34:08,440 --> 00:34:11,700 There is 30 days in there before the order is actually seen through. 347 00:34:12,920 --> 00:34:16,120 Your staff then has discretion over that 30 days. 348 00:34:16,540 --> 00:34:22,920 If there is actual real movement, you all could very well at that time come back to us or 349 00:34:22,920 --> 00:34:25,520 even pause the demolition order. 350 00:34:25,960 --> 00:34:27,080 Absolutely, yes, sir. 351 00:34:27,080 --> 00:34:35,180 Okay, so Mr. Thomas, as her liaison, I think that was the word she used earlier. 352 00:34:37,480 --> 00:34:43,820 We are going, well, if this order gets approved tonight, there's 30 days before the demolition 353 00:34:43,820 --> 00:34:47,820 actually happens, which means everything she said that she actually plans to do, if 354 00:34:47,820 --> 00:34:52,160 it actually goes through, well then that'll give Ms. Parrish and her staff what they need 355 00:34:53,640 --> 00:34:59,840 to maybe pause the demolition, but what this means is if those things don't happen, 356 00:35:00,180 --> 00:35:03,200 the structure will be coming down in 30 days. 357 00:35:04,060 --> 00:35:04,540 Mayor, question. 358 00:35:05,000 --> 00:35:10,460 Ms. Parish, so what would constitute sufficient movement? 359 00:35:10,640 --> 00:35:13,440 Would it be the contractor requesting permits? 360 00:35:13,740 --> 00:35:20,220 Would there need to be some physical changes to the structure? 361 00:35:20,920 --> 00:35:25,840 What would be sufficient enough to delay the demolition order? 362 00:35:26,140 --> 00:35:49,700 So what would be considered progress is for the general contractor and both property owners to come into the office and give us an outline of what they plan to do like a timeline of the repairs on the property, so they would need to come in obtain a permit, have that permit issue, and almost start working immediately in order for us to. 363 00:35:49,700 --> 00:35:52,300 Not moved forward with the demolition. 364 00:35:53,020 --> 00:35:59,600 I'm sorry, did the second property owner, is that person included, or is there? 365 00:36:00,060 --> 00:36:01,440 He's currently not present. 366 00:36:01,600 --> 00:36:04,660 I spoke with him this morning and explained the situation to him as well. 367 00:36:04,800 --> 00:36:06,060 He's located in Virginia. 368 00:36:06,340 --> 00:36:06,500 Okay. 369 00:36:09,210 --> 00:36:13,150 Does anyone else wish to speak forward against this item before we close the public hearing? 370 00:36:16,820 --> 00:36:17,700 I've seen that. 371 00:36:17,820 --> 00:36:18,940 I'll go ahead and close the public hearing. 372 00:36:19,400 --> 00:36:20,600 Make a motion to approve. 373 00:36:20,700 --> 00:36:21,320 Is there a second? 374 00:36:21,480 --> 00:36:22,040 Thank you. 375 00:36:22,520 --> 00:36:22,880 Second. 376 00:36:22,880 --> 00:36:25,400 I can't recognize the Councilmember Moore in discussion on that. 377 00:36:26,160 --> 00:36:31,460 All those in favor of who've seen the file by saying, I, I, me, it gets the I side of it in that motion passing. 378 00:36:32,460 --> 00:36:33,260 Thank you, Mr. Mayor. 379 00:36:33,440 --> 00:36:33,860 Thank you. 380 00:36:34,000 --> 00:36:36,880 We've come to the conclusion of our agenda. 381 00:36:37,080 --> 00:36:39,540 Are there any announcements from the DIAS before we adjourn? 382 00:36:40,860 --> 00:36:42,000 I've got a few, Mr. Mayor. 383 00:36:42,260 --> 00:36:42,500 Yes, sir. 384 00:36:44,520 --> 00:36:48,640 So, as part of the consent agenda tonight, when you adopted the short range transit plan, 385 00:36:48,640 --> 00:36:51,920 and so being my's interested in the changes to come 386 00:36:51,920 --> 00:36:53,820 with our high-trans transit. 387 00:36:55,040 --> 00:36:57,120 You can look at the managers' briefing tonight 388 00:36:57,120 --> 00:36:59,420 or the prosperity of the building safety committee 389 00:36:59,420 --> 00:37:00,600 was a presentation last week, 390 00:37:00,700 --> 00:37:02,780 and of course the agenda materials are available as well. 391 00:37:03,480 --> 00:37:04,920 It's National Nonprofit Day. 392 00:37:05,740 --> 00:37:07,220 Thanks to all the nonprofit folks 393 00:37:07,220 --> 00:37:08,420 who've got all the good work out there. 394 00:37:09,060 --> 00:37:10,340 And then of course we have the Co-Train Festival 395 00:37:10,340 --> 00:37:10,940 in a couple of weeks. 396 00:37:12,600 --> 00:37:13,480 Thank you for that. 397 00:37:14,520 --> 00:37:16,000 Any other announcements from the DICE? 398 00:37:16,000 --> 00:37:16,220 Yes. 399 00:37:17,100 --> 00:37:19,540 You may want to check just to let everyone know. 400 00:37:19,740 --> 00:37:20,140 I don't know. 401 00:37:20,480 --> 00:37:22,320 Our next meeting is not too late. 402 00:37:22,740 --> 00:37:23,180 You know, September. 403 00:37:23,340 --> 00:37:23,460 Yeah. 404 00:37:23,860 --> 00:37:24,280 Okay. 405 00:37:24,600 --> 00:37:27,940 Our next council meeting will take place on the third Monday of September. 406 00:37:28,700 --> 00:37:30,440 So it will not be a council meeting on Labor Day. 407 00:37:31,160 --> 00:37:35,700 So our next time we will have a council meeting will be on Monday September 21st. 408 00:37:35,760 --> 00:37:39,240 Regal meeting starts at 5.30 and there may be a special meeting that precedes that. 409 00:37:40,420 --> 00:37:41,880 Any other announcements from the dies? 410 00:37:47,070 --> 00:37:47,310 All right. 411 00:37:47,470 --> 00:37:47,910 Seeing none. 412 00:37:47,910 --> 00:37:50,350 We'll go ahead and entertain the motion to adjourn. 413 00:37:50,610 --> 00:37:50,990 So moved. 414 00:37:51,250 --> 00:37:51,390 Second. 415 00:37:52,310 --> 00:37:54,270 Motion recognized to adjournment for ward six, 416 00:37:54,770 --> 00:37:56,570 and then for ward two, and guess the same. 417 00:37:57,850 --> 00:38:00,250 Sorry, the at-large councilman is now sorry. 418 00:38:01,070 --> 00:38:02,470 Hey, you just, you look the same. 419 00:38:03,510 --> 00:38:04,250 Any discussion? 420 00:38:04,890 --> 00:38:06,070 All those in prayer, if you're seeing the file, 421 00:38:06,110 --> 00:38:06,630 are saying aye. 422 00:38:06,890 --> 00:38:07,130 Aye. 423 00:38:07,530 --> 00:38:07,770 Any again? 424 00:38:08,310 --> 00:38:09,630 Aye, sat in that motion, passes. 425 00:38:09,790 --> 00:38:10,350 We are adjourned.