Building Board of Appeals Meeting - June 26, 2026
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Building Board of Appeals Meeting Summary - June 26, 2026
This meeting of the Joplin Building Board of Appeals on June 26, 2026, reviewed 17 properties under repair orders, heard progress reports, and conducted dangerous building hearings. The board continued most items for further progress reports and ordered demolition for three properties.
Discussion Items
- 1909 West 15th Street (Item 3104): Owner Antoine reported plumbing and water line issues. The board noted the property had been before them 18 times over two years and had given a 90-day limit last time. The board continued the item to July 24, 2026, for a progress report and demolition hearing.
- 2408 West 4th Street (Item 3112): Owner Olga (via interpreter) requested more time to repair and sell. The board initially tabled the item, then later held a dangerous building hearing. Inspector Shelley Dolison testified to severe deterioration, no utilities, and unsafe conditions. The owner acknowledged the property was in poor condition but wanted time. The board voted unanimously to declare the property dangerous and order demolition. The owner has 30 days to appeal.
- 1248 South Roosevelt (Item 3117): Owner not present; staff reported progress on the stem wall. The board continued to August 28, 2026, for a progress report and demolition hearing.
- 530 East 7th (Item 3120): Owner reported they are considering a demolition contract for $35,000 but have not signed yet. Continued to July 24, 2026.
- 714 East Hill (Item 3121): Owner reported progress on doors and framing, awaiting inspection. Continued to July 24, 2026.
- 230 South Oak (Item 3122): No progress; permit expiring. Board discussed revoking permit but decided to continue to July 24, 2026, for progress report and demolition hearing.
- 2705 South Virginia (Item 3134): Prospective owner Patrick Stone plans to close on July 17, then rehab. Will be out of country for next meeting. Continued to July 24, 2026.
- 2402 South Alabama (Item 3141): Owner not present; progress report submitted. Board noted some progress but kept on agenda. Continued to July 24, 2026.
- 723 South Roosevelt (Item 3142): Owner paid for permit. Continued to July 24, 2026.
- 712 East Pool (Item 3144): Agent reported financing issues; still working on closing. Continued to July 24, 2026.
- 1716 West A (Item 3148): Owner pulled demo permit but it expired. Planning to demolish soon. Continued to July 24, 2026.
- 929 South Roosevelt (Item 3149): Owner applied for demo permit. Continued to July 24, 2026.
- 614 South Moffitt (Item 3152): Owner Sammy Abdallah reported health issues and squatters; wants to renew permit. Board asked for a consultation and continued to July 24, 2026.
- 1620 South Iowa (Item 3154): Dangerous building hearing. No owner present. Neighbor Justin Ward testified that the structure is unstable and harming his property value. Inspector confirmed the building is unsafe and open. Board voted unanimously to declare it dangerous and order demolition.
- 1623 West First Street (Item 3155): Dangerous building hearing. No owner present. Inspector testified to severe roof collapse, debris, and unsafe conditions. Board voted to demolish the structure at 1623 West First, excluding the adjacent 1629.
- 1502 South Central (Item 3156): Owner pulled demo permit and has sign-offs. Continued to July 24, 2026, to confirm demolition.
- 2201 South Tyler (Item 3157): Owner just out of prison; father will help. Board warned they may vote to demolish next month without progress. Continued to July 24, 2026.
- 210 North Oak (Item 3158): Contractor for owner David Williams will pull permit. Continued to July 24, 2026.
- 1204 South Iowa (Item 3159): Abandoned, owner unknown. Continued to July 24, 2026.
Key Outcomes
- Demolition Ordered: 2408 West 4th Street (3112), 1620 South Iowa (3154), 1623 West First Street (3155).
- Continued to July 24, 2026: 1909 West 15th, 530 East 7th, 714 East Hill, 230 South Oak, 2705 South Virginia, 2402 South Alabama, 723 South Roosevelt, 712 East Pool, 1716 West A, 929 South Roosevelt, 614 South Moffitt, 1502 South Central, 2201 South Tyler, 210 North Oak, 1204 South Iowa.
- Continued to August 28, 2026: 1248 South Roosevelt.
- Total Properties Reviewed: 17.
- Total Demolition Orders: 3.
Note: The meeting also included a discussion about the appointment of a new board member, which was deferred to the next council meeting.
Meeting Transcript
Can you tell us some progress on your property? Well uh I got a little progress, but uh I didn't I came to the plumbing issue and I got an issue with my plumbing coming from the uh the street for me, like riding and all breaking up and I couldn't finish that issue right there, so I gotta deal with that. And that's basically it, and uh my poor situation. I just know I have another business that I run and I only work on weekends probably after work, and it's like a uh like some heavy deal I gotta do. I can't do by myself, you like three people, so I gotta wait till I uh get them, they're gonna be done this week, and then I can move forward after uh I get done with that stuff. The um notes says there might be an issue on the um setback for your front porch the way you've set it up. Is that has that been clarified? It's been resolved. All I gotta do is uh get a certified five fans to those guys, and okay. I can move forward on that. It just so you're within the setback requirements. Good. I got that handle. It just uh it's just the way I'm doing it. It's not a two-man job, it's kind of a four-man job, and only have like two man, and now I got somebody there gonna come and help me on this rain subside. So the piping you're talking about, excuse me, is it the sanitary sewer that's running out to the street you've got to replace or the water line? It's the water line on the ground, and I didn't know it was like that. So my plumber's gonna deal with it just oh you just figured it out. Okay. Any other questions for Antoine? We'd like to see some progress. I mean, I know you're trying to do it when you can, but it's this is 18 times before our board. It's coming up on two years. I know, I know. It just will try my best for real. Yeah, okay. You don't live in this house this is a flip, right? No ma'am. Well, that's the thing to consider right there, is that you shouldn't have taken on more than you could handle if you have another job. Yes, I uh I had a crew there at first, and it kind of like life happens. Yes, I know but uh but we're not responsible for that part of it you are so I'm you gave us the 90-day limit last time you told us it'd be done in 90 days. Yes, and I'm gonna hold you to it. I I'll vote until then, and after that I will not vote to continue this. I'll vote to demo it. Well, this ain't number like two, three steps that I have to have to do is just yeah, and I have no, I understand. I have a whole nother company that I run, and I gotta be there every day, and I'm like taking it on on myself like I'm doing my best, sorry. Yeah, you do I come here every yeah. Did is it possible you could actually hire a contractor to do the part that takes four four people get it framed up that's the issue right there. The my phones ain't uh like there. I lost like 25,000 doing the first deal like that, and I don't know what happened to them, and you know I lost out and I thought I'd come back to go forward with myself and that's what I've been doing with like two, three people. Yeah. Okay. The water line that you're talking about is from the house out to the meter. Uh yes. Is it uh lead water line? Have you talked to Missouri American Water? They have a grant that's going right now where they're replacing a bunch of those, and you may be able to get it replaced for free. Oh, okay. Just reach out to Missouri American Water. Yeah, sorry.
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