City Council

PROCEEDINGS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE COURT OF BOSSIER CITY STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 The Administrative Court of the City of Bossier City, State of Louisiana, met September 13, 2022, at 3:00 PM. Invocation was given by Council Member Chris Smith Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Don Williams 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 August 9, 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 of Appeal for Sungka Phangarm Rea, for violation of Chapter 46, Section 123, “Inoperable Vehicle” located at 4514 Donnie Ave, Bossier City, Louisiana Roger Voet, Property Standards Director, reported on issue, his contact with the vehicle owner and their request. No one present to appeal. Assistant City Attorney, Richard Ray advised Board how to proceed. By: Mr. Darby Motion to deny appeal. Seconded by Mr. Smith No further comment Vote in favor is unanimous Agenda Item called – Hearing to review the recommendation of removal of a dilapidated structure located at 1274 Mark Avenue, Bossier City, LA – Steve Glass, Property Standards, reported on case. Owner is making effort to rebuild. Owner is present to request more time. By: Mr. Darby Motion to continue item until November 8, 2022. Seconded by Mr. Smith No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Agenda Item called – Hearing to review the recommendation of removal of a dilapidated structure located at 2618 Barbara Street, Bossier City, LA – Chris Ferguson, Property Standards, reported on case. Gahagan Pugh, City appointed Attorney for property owner reported on his efforts to contact owners. By: Mr. Smith  Motion to approve condemnation and proceed with demolition as soon as legally possible. Seconded by Mr. Williams 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 1703 Caney Lake Drive, Bossier City, LA – Steve Glass, Property Standards, reported on case. Gahagan Pugh, City appointed Attorney for property owner reported on his efforts to contact owners. By: Mr. Smith Motion to approve condemnation and proceed with demolition as soon as legally possible. Seconded by Mr. Darby No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Board asked Mr. Voet about status of auto place on Barksdale Blvd and cleanup efforts at 1010 Anthony Street. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:25 PM ___________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk