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PROCEEDINGS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE COURT OF BOSSIER CITY STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 2023 The Administrative Court of the City of Bossier City, State of Louisiana, met June 13, 2023, at 3:00 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: City Attorney, Charles Jacobs, City Clerk, Phyllis McGraw, Deputy City Clerk, Amyanna Germany By: Mr. Smith Motion to approve minutes of the February 14, 2023, Administrative Court proceedings. Seconded by Mr. Darby No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Smith Motion to approve 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 2915 Shiloh Lane, Bossier City, LA Justin Robinson, Property Standards, reported on case. Gahagan Pugh, City appointed attorney, updated Board on his conversation with owner. By: Mr. Darby Motion to proceed with demolition as soon as legally possible. 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 860 Modica Street, Bossier City, LA Chris Ferguson, Property Standards, reported on case. Gahagan Pugh, City appointed attorney, updated Board on attempts at contacting owner. By: Mr. Darby Motion to proceed with demolition as soon as legally possible. 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 1851 Green Street, Bossier City, LA Justin Robinson, Property Standards, reported on case. Gahagan Pugh, City appointed attorney, updated Board on his attempts at contacting owner. By: Mr. Williams Motion to proceed with demolition as soon as legally possible. Seconded by Mr. Smith No further comment Vote in favor is unanimous Agenda Item called – Blight hearing for 4812 Okeefe Street, Bossier City, LA Steve Glass, Property Standards reported on case leading up to hearing. Property owners are working on cleaning up. Mr. Glass recommended given owners a little more time to finish clean up. By: Mr. Smith Motion to declare it all junk and city to proceed with clean up but to suspend that sentence until July 10, 2023. Seconded by Mr. Darby No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Agenda Item called – Blight hearing for 1200 Schex Drive, Bossier City, LA Steve Glass, Property Standards reported that property has been cleaned up. By: Mr. Smith Motion to dismiss case. Seconded by Mr. Darby No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Mr. Darby discussed with Property Standards Supervisor, Roger Voet about need for alternate means for inspections due to the lack of law and order of some residents. Will discuss further. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:20 ___________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk