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AGENDA Administrative Council Meeting 3:00 PM - Tuesday, May 10, 2022 City Council Chambers, Bossier City Hall 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, Louisiana Page I. CALL TO ORDER II. INVOCATION BY: COUNCIL MEMBER CHRIS SMITH III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE BY COUNCIL MEMBER JEFFERY DARBY IV. ROLL CALL V. APPROVE MINUTES 2-3 1. Approval of the March 8, 2022, Administrative Council Meeting Minutes and dispense with the reading. Minutes March 8, 2022 VI. APPROVE AGENDA VII. NEW BUSINESS 4 - 17 1. Blight Hearing for 3240 Murphy Street, Bossier City, LA Blight hearing 3240 Murphy Street VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS IX. ADJOURN Page 1 of 17  PROCEEDINGS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE COURT OF BOSSIER CITY STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING MARCH 8, 2022 The Administrative Court of the City of Bossier City, State of Louisiana, met March 8, 2022, at 3:30 PM. Invocation was given by Council Member Jeffery Darby Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Chris Smith Roll Call as follows: Present: Honorable, Chairman Don Williams, Honorable Councilors Jeffery Darby, and Chris Smith Also Present: Assistant City Attorney, Richard Ray and City Clerk, Phyllis McGraw By: Mr. Darby Motion to approve minutes of the January 11, 2022, Administrative Court proceedings. Seconded by Mr. Smith No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Darby Motion to approve Agenda. Seconded by Mr. Smith No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Agenda Item called – Hearing to review the recommendation of removal of a dilapidated structure located at 1268 Dudley Lane, Bossier City, LA Steve Glass, Property Standards updated board on changes since item was last on the agenda By: Mr. Williams Motion to remove the item from Agenda. Seconded by Mr. Darby No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Agenda Item called – Hearing to review the recommendation of removal of a dilapidated structure located at 1151 Dudley Lane, Bossier City, LA Steve Glass, Property Standards went over steps taken to get to meeting today. City appointed attorney Robert Pugh spoke on process in locating and notifying owner. New property owner Victor Perez asked for a little more time. He will demolish By: Mr. Darby Motion to approve recommended condemnation and give new owners 60 days to demolish or the City will do it. Seconded by Mr. Williams No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Agenda Item called – Blight Hearing for 1200 Schex Drive, Bossier City, LA Property Standards, Steve Glass went over condition of property and steps leading up to this hearing. By: Mr. Williams Motion to close case. Seconded by Mr. Darby Page 2 of 17 No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 3:39 PM ___________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Page 3 of 17  11 UNiJ STATES POST F nFirst- Class Mail ik FAQ Postage& Fees Paid Code: Case# 22- 463 USPS y q Code2: 3240 Murphy, Sti rr, 2E L" fi" Y Permit No. G- 1 Sender: Please print your name, address, and ZIP+ 4o in this box° Melissa Thomas City of Bossier City Property Standards Clerk 620 Benton Road Bossier, LA 71111 1. ii iii 111111 I 11111 9290 9969 0099 9742 0303 49 i1, 1 i} 1', li1 ,;t . :, 11, Ii llll' t. trl! 1i1i Ilii° S•'. . I l; ! SENDER: COMPLETE THIS SECTION COMPLETE THIS SECTION ON DELIVERY Complete items 1, 2, and 3. A. Signature Agent Print your name and address on the reverse X Addressee so that we can return the card to you. A Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, B. Received by( Pointed Name) C. Date of Delivery or on the front if space permits. 1. Article Addressed to: D. Is delivery address different from item 1? 0 Yes If YES enter delivery address below: 0 No Sanford Jennings 3240 Murphy St. Bossier City, LA 71112 3/ 3/ 2022 10: 12: 28AM 3. Service Type Priority Mail Express@ AdultSignature Registered Mail"' 1111 11 I 1I 11 I II I I I II I Restricted Adult Signature Delivery Registered Mail Restricte II Certified Mail® Delivery Certified Mail Restricted Delivery 0 Return Receipt for 9290 9969 0099 9742 0303 49 Collect Delivery on Merchandise Collect on Delivery Restricted Delivery $ igiietuie Confirmation)^' 2. Article Number( Transfer from service label) Insured Mail QStgriature, Coniirmation 0099 9790 1642 0303 . 32 Inrfured Mail Restricted Delivery Aesirlctt1411910%: 9214 7969 hv,( oyer$ 500) S Form 3811, July 2015 PSN 7530- 02- 000- 9053 : ' Dom cR ReCeIpl U. S. Postal Service' CERTIFIED MAIL® RECEIPT Domestic Mail Only For delivery information, visit our website at www usps. com°- 9214 7969 0099 9790 1642 0303 32 Certified Mail Fee 75 J3 S Extra Services& Fees( check box, add, , Q5propriare) Return Receipt( hardcopy) $ Return Receipt( electronic) $ OCertified Mail Restricted Delivery $ $ 0. 00 Postmark QAdult Signature Required $ Here Adult Signature Restricted Delivery$ Postage $ 0. 530 in S mL Total Postayges N JL S Sent To Sanford Jennings No ar 3240 Murphy St. Bossier City, LA 71112 Street, Apt. No., UN or PO Box No. CD a City, stare, Zip+ 4 3/ 3/ 2022 10: 12: 28AM vv PS Form 3800, April 2015 See Reverse for Instructions Page 4 of 17  o$ s 00 • ms : d b 9z - c0NPiDeN r IBII OFFICE OF PROPERTY STANDARDS P. O. BOX 5337 BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA 71171- 5337 March 2, 2022 SANFORD JENNINGS 3240 MURPHY ST BOSSIER CITY, LA 71112 RE: LOT 179, WALLER 10TH FILING. PROPERTY MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 3240 MURPHY ST BLIGHT LETTER Dear Property Owner: Please be advised that the above referenced property is in violation of La. R. S. 33: 1374( B)( 1), La. R. S. 33: 4720. 59( D)( 2) Violation Description Blight and litter shall be defined as conditions upon or affecting premises, which are hazardous to the health, safety or welfare of the public, and/ or conditions, which are detrimental to property values, economic stability, or to the quality of the enviornment. CHAPTER 46 SECTION 62 ( 12) Violation Corrective Action See attached Violation Description Under La. R.S. 33: 1374( B)( 1), unless and until amended, blighted property" currently is defined as; " commercial or Page 5 of 17  01110 residential premises, including lots,which are vacant, uninhabitable, and hazardous and because of their physical condition, are considered hazardous to persons or property, or have been declared or certified blighted, and have been declared to be a public nuisance by a court of competent jurisdiction or by an administrative hearing officer acting pursuant to R. S. 13: 2575 et seq., or any other applicable law." Violation Description Chapter 46, Section 63 - It shall be unlawful for any person to cause, permit, maintain or allow the creation or maintenance of a nuisance. Violation Description All exterior property and premises, and the interior of every structure, shall be free from any accumulation of rubbish or garbage. 308. 1 ACCUMULATION OF RUBBISH OR GARBAGE- OF IMPC. Violation Description Chapter 46, Section 62 ( 2) - Accumulation of rubbish, trash, refuse, junk and other abandoned materials, metals, lumber or other things. Violation Corrective Action Clear property of any of the above violations. Violation Description The owner of the premises shall maintain the structures and exterior property in compliance with these requirements, except as otherwise provided for in this code. A person shall not occupy as owner- occupant or permit another person to occupy premises which are not in a sanitary and safe condition and which do not comply with requirements of this chapter. Occupants of a dwelling unit, rooming unit or housekeeping unit are responsible for keeping in a clean, sanitary and safe condition that part of the dwelling unit, rooming unit, housekeeping unit or premises which they occupy and control. 301. 2 RESPONSIBILITY OF IMPC. Violation Description It shall be unlawful for a person, firm or corporation to be in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this code. 106. 1 UNLAWFUL ACTS OF IMPC. Page 6 of 17 Violation Description Any person failing to comply with a notice of violation or order served in accordance with Section 107 shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor or civil infraction as determined by the local municipality, and the violation is not complied with, the code official shall institute the appropriate proceeding at law or in equity to restrain, correct or abate such violation, or to require the removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy of the structure in violation of the provisions of the code or of the order or direction made pursuant thereto. Any action taken by the authority having jurisdiction on such premises shall be charged against the real estate upon which the structure is located and shall be a lien upon such real estate. 106. 3 PRO SECUTION OF VIOLATION OF IMPC. Violation Description Any person who shall violate a provision of this code, or fail to comply therewith, or with any of the requirements thereof, shall be prosecuted within the limits provided by state or local laws. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. 106.4 VIOLATION PENALTIES OF IMPC. Violation Description Chapter 46, Section 71 ( c) - Whoever shall be found guilty of violating any of the requirements, rules, regulations, and standards of this article shall be fined not less than 100. 00 nor more than$ 500. 00 per violation. Violation Description The imposition of the penalties herein prescribed shall not preclude the legal officer of the jurisdiction from instituting appropriate action to restrain, correct or abate a violation, or to prevent illegal occupancy of a building, structure or premises, or to stop an illegal act, conduct, business or utilization of the building, structure or premises. 106. 5 ABATEMENT OF VIOLATION OF IMPC. Page 7 of 17  160 Under La. R. S. 33: 1374( B)( 1), unless and until amended, " blighted property" currently is defined as: " commercial or residential premises, including lots, which are vacant, uninhabitable, and hazardous and because of their physical condition are considered hazardous to persons or property, or have been declared or certified blighted, and have been declared to be a public nuisance by a court of competent jurisdiction or by an administrative hearing officer acting pursuant to competent jurisdiction or by an administrative hearing officer acting pursuant to R.S. 13: 2575 et seq., or any other applicable law." Under La. R. S. 33: 4720. 59( D)( 2), unless and until amended, " abandoned property" currently is defined as: " property that is vacant or not lawfully occupied. The terms ` vacant' or ' not lawfully occupied' shall include but shall not be limited to any premises which are not actually occupied by its owner, lessee, or other invitee or if occupied, without utilities, and which has been left unsecured or inadequately secured from unauthorized entry to the extent that the premises could be entered and utilized by vagrants or other uninvited persons as a place of harborage or any premises which by reason of dilapidation, deterioration, state of disrepair, or other such status is otherwise detrimental to or endangers the public safety, health, or welfare." NOTICE Failure to correct the above mentioned violation ( s) within ten ( 10) days of this notice will cause the City to issue a summons requiring the appearance in administrative court by the person responsible for the violation. Contact the Property Standards office with any questions pertaining to the above procedure at 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, LA 71111 or phone ( 318) 741- 8578. Some Local Contractors are: Prime Time Solutions 318) 458- 7123 B & G Lawn Service 318) 773- 5815 O & P Tree and Landscaping 318) 286- 8545 Ma& Pa Lawn Care 318) 834- 3544 If you do not own or have any interest in this property, please disregard this letter. Sincerely, bri7 - • G14. STEVE GLASS Page 8 of 17 Inspector, Code Enforcement Case Number: 22- 00000463 Page 9 of 17  CE006U01i. ty Of Bossier 3/ 15/ 22 City1110 Case Inspection Text 8 : 07 : 35 Case number, type 22 00000463 BLIGHT LETTER - JUNK Inspection, date INITIAL INSPECTION 030222 Type information, press Enter. Please clean up the property. Remove pallets, tires, old doors, granite slabs, shingles, junk, metal, wood, plastic, rubbish and trash from the property. Put away tools, totes, coolers, electical cords, water hoses, and other such items when not in use. Thank you More. . . 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Concerning: Violations at 3240 Murphy Street, Bossier City, LA., from The City of Bossier City Code Enforcement, and failure to respond to prior notices of violations to include: Chapter 46 Sec. 62 ( 2, 12) Chapter 46 Sec. 63 Chapter 46 Sec. 71 ( C) 301. 2 308. 1 106. 1 106. 3 106. 4 106. 5 Failure to appear may result in a penalty and/ or fine of up to $ 500. 00 per day a violation may continue, plus court costs of up to $250.00, being assessed against you and/ or a lien being filed against the property wherein the violation has occurred and a judgment being rendered against you. Page 16 of 17  tit ail 111111 Ugh up z 00 N4 1: 1 4* i I' i r p 3i 2. --__ N i ' s o 00 jfrr4 r __ N- r C PPP Ai ; Y V' i fF V.: I 5'. tiQ 14 16 4V 71. I'lth.... 4 sjio. i i( Page 17 of 17 4 s,mn i° Z" \ 4 t r