City Council - Regular Meeting

A&E selection committee agenda May 5th, 2026. I'm Jules Green along with Councilman Chuck Fowler and Jim Bhour. We have one item to consider proposals from firms or services professionals for the electrical load study Twin Bridges Road Station in Louisiana 28 West area. Alexandria's city council meetings and sit and council committee meetings are broadcast live and may be viewed live by the public on Optimum Channel 4. A rebroadcast may be viewed by Optimum Channel cable 4. Those times are at 10:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m. and 3:30 a.m. for you early morning people. And the City of Alexandria website www.c city of Alexandria.com and we have the utility director and we're Thank you, sir. Anything you want to say before we continue and give our presentation?

Good afternoon, Councilman. Uh what what I we have presented before you is a uh the six respondents to an RFQ that we sent out. Uh we want to do an electrical load study on the Twin Bridges substation in the LA28 West area. Uh we've we've done all we can for the meantime as far as extending circuits, connecting circuits to try to offset some load, but we're having some uh we may end up having some difficulty in the future and I want to just see what we can do in the interim to uh help us with the capacity out in that area. Yes. and also what our future needs are going to be.

Okay. I we were all over the weekend had the access to them. I see the six associates, Booth and Associates, Delta Consulting Incorporated, Inrust Solutions, DST Engineers, and uh Sentry. And I see the highest rated persons, Booth Associations. And I see that they're out of f federal Tennessee, but their office we'll be working with is in Baton Rouge. Am I correct? That's correct, sir.

We we have a long-standing relationship. The uh the actual booth and associates has purchased BHA, which has been a long-standing consultant for the city of Alexandria in the electric distribution uh sector. uh they know our system very well and I think it'll it'll save us some time and and money by them already having such uh familiarity such familiarity with our system and knowledge of the system. All right, sir. Um about how long will it take them to do? I I I couldn't answer that today,

but I'm I'm hoping within within six months, but I we'll have to we'll have to have some planning meetings to scoping meetings and planning meetings for that. Well, it's something that we we have to do. We don't have any choice and we need to be be prepared for all that side of town. We have so many outages over there. Mostly due to squirrels and limbs, but we do have a lot of outages. Anyways, we have outage all over town,

uh, from the city park area to everything. Uh it's just something you have to we have to I say we had a thing here for uh line cleaning taking care of the lines today. Even also on here uh I think this well needed. Um I'm not an engineer. I don't I couldn't grade one of these if I had to. Uh so I'm glad it's up to y'all to grade them. And I'm for going with whoever y'all thinks the best cuz that's y'all's job. Uh, and I'm good with Booth and Associates. Me, too.

All right. Yeah. Mr. Canel, I in the grading I went through all Mr. Bard and uh I'm familiar with you and Mr. Fton. Who is Mr. Reid? That's our lecture distribution superintendent. Oh, okay. I'm familiar with you two you two you two you two you two you two you two you two you two you two you two you two you two you two you two you two you two you two you two you two you guys I know who that was. Yes, sir. All right. And I I uh I see the associate the city has requested they go with Boots Booth, excuse me, and associates. And any other questions? Uh Councilman on this item? No. I move that we go ahead. Where which is located? Twin Bridges Road and Twin

the West. It's it's right the the substation is right outside of uh the city limits on Twin Twin Bridges Road. In fact, it's it's right after Boage on the right. And then the area we're looking at is is whatever that ser that that Twin Bridges uh substation serves. So there's normally like six to seven circuits per substation. So we would actually analyze all of those that and in the 28 West corridor and what it feeds. So Versail area, Twin Bridges Road, all of those all of those components would be a part of the study. Is that right? By the fire station. Yeah.

No, no. The the the fire station by coliseum that's served by Twin Bridges as well. No, no, no. This is on Twin Bridges. They have a fire station. It's out past. No, I don't think it goes. It's it's past the uh Twin Bridges apartments, formerly Twin Bridges is on the right. Now, we do have a we do have an electric line that goes out to uh to Mckenthan Drive. So, our our system does extend out that way. Well, the reason I asked is because I go on Twin Bridges every day and I'm trying to figure out where where you're talking about with this. Well, it's it the substation is not exactly on Twin Bridges Road. There's a little gravel road and it's off of the It's off of Twin Bridges. It's in the woods.

It's not something you're going to visibly see from It's right there in the turn. Well, the the other side of it is tremendous amount of the growth that we have right now is all in that area out 28 both sides uh and all that. This serves all that. And as I understand it, we're about at the limit of what we can take out there. So, we have to have some expansion capabilities to be able to serve the folks that want to come in. Yes, sir. Can I ask a question? Julie, can I ask a question? Yes, sir. I'm just wondering. Y'all said it's outside the city limits. Why is it outside the city limits? This I'm just curious. The the substation.

Yeah, I understand the substation is outside. But why? Well, that probably that's the most feasible place to put the substation. We own property there already. We still own I think around 30 acres around that site. So, it's probably a combination. We already we own property out there. Also, we were expanding that way. We are we I don't know when the line was built, but the one on Twin Bridges Road that goes towards Masonic, it's been there for probably 30 40 years. So, we our intention was to grow that way. And uh I'm sure that's why the substation was placed in that that area. I just wanted to know because it's outside the city, right? When I lived at Willie Creek Apartments in 80 through 86, they were there. It was there.

That was a while ago. I move we accept as the uh or recommend booth to the full council. All right. It's been moved this second to take this uh agenda to the full council. Thank you, Mr. Canelo for coming out and giving us an explanation. Thank you. I did go across all this this weekend. Thank you. No other items before this committee. Mor this meeting is journ until 5 o' committee is adjourned.

The Alexandria City Council meeting is called to order Tuesday, May 5th, 2026. Alexandria City Council meeting and council committee meetings are broadcast live and may be viewed live by the public on Optum cable channel 4. A rebroadcast may be viewed on Optum cable channel 4 in the city of Alexandria, Louisiana website. We have the invocation by Miss Lizzy and the pledge by um Councilman Marane.

Okay. Join me in prayer. Father God, thank you for the grace that you give us every day. God, that we can depend on you for clarity, for direction, for vision. God, I just ask that in this meeting you would shower your love over us, God. That we would speak um with respect and kindness in everything we say and do, Jesus. God, that we could work together because we love this city. You've given us a great responsibility and just ask that today we honor you in all that we do. Give us wisdom. Give us discernment and allow us to be your hands and feet in this community. We love and we thank you. Amen.

Amen. Please face black flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. We have roll call. Mr. Johnson here. Miss Felter here. Mr. Green present. Mr. Fowler here. Mr. Velar here. Mr. Lard here. Miss Perry here. Madam President, you have a war. We have the approval of the minutes taken from the regular meeting held on April 21st. I need a motion and a second.

Move. Motion by Councilwoman Felter, second by Councilman Baloid. Um, we have any public comments. What is on session of the written minutes? Would you like to make a comment on? If it's not in the written minutes, there will not be any discussion or comments, only on the minutes. If you have any questions pertaining to any item on the agenda, please contact administration before or after this meeting. Discussion, public comment. All in favor? I. Any oppose? Motion carried.

F. To receive and consider the mayor's veto message regarding ordinance number 252026. Madame President and the members of the council. I received the veto ordinance number 25, 2026 and the mayor's attached veto message on Monday, April the 27, 2026 at 3 at 3:10 p.m. and forward a copy to each council member at 3:29 p.m. Per the charter in section 2-15C, I am submitting the veto ordinance and the veto message from the mayor to the to the city council at this time. Go to consent calendar.

Madame President, uh I think this clerk, Madam Clerk, where's the mayor? She's going to come down and talk to us about this. I have no clue. Um Mr. Green, I don't know where the mayor is. I work for the council. I was just asking. I didn't know if you were informed. No. Prior to the start of the meeting. Okay. G consent calendar. No, wait. Before we go further, I I want to get a clarity because you had citizens here to talk about F. I think they may have signed up for F. So, this is the reason I asked.

Okay, Mr. Green, Madame President, um the only is you do you cannot have any discussion on the mayor's veto what um message. Uh the only thing that um you can't have any discussion on the mayor's veto message. There's no there's no vote on the mayor's veto message. You can't have public comment. Not on the mayor's veto message. You can go. Not on the mayor's veto message. So, if there was a possibility of taking a vote to possibly override it, we couldn't do that either. Okay. Sir, there is a procedure that you would have to follow to make sure that you have that item placed on the agenda.

So, teaching me. Okay. If if you if that item, ordinance number 25 2026 is not on the council agenda, that's the only way that any item can be discussed if it's on the agenda up for a resolution or an ordinance for final adoption. Okay. Well, may I make a motion to not to accept his message so we put this on the agenda where we possibly may be able to override the veto. Excuse me, sir. What did you say, Mr. Gr? Do we have to accept it since he's not here? And we Yes, sir. Yes.

No, we have to accept it. Well, you would not be able. You can't change the mayor's veto. Mayor made the mayor has vetoed he vetoed it over because we had four correct we don't know if we have five we don't know if we have six that was the purpose of my question that would take another motion that would take it would take another motion and the motion that it would take sir would be to have the ordinance placed on the agenda by unanimous consent Oh boy.

And the reason why is because it's not on the agenda. Once you received that veto message from me on Monday. Uhhuh. You had two weeks to give me a call to ask me to request that I put this item back on the agenda. I did not hear from anyone. Okay. you did because I was under assumption and assumptions do us all in uh that he would be here to talk to the citizens and we would be able to discuss the veto that he did against the four of the council's wishes. That's what I'm saying. And so for us to do this, you're now saying we have to have unanimous consent to place item ordinance number 25 2026 on the agenda.

On the agenda? Yes, sir. to be discussed. I'll make that motion. I second it. Roll call vote, please. Mr. Lard. Yes. Miss Perry. No. She say no. She say no. The motion fail.

Consent calendar number one. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to accept the low be submitted for gas meters and earths. Number two, introduction of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to accept the low be submitted for territory chemicals. Number three, introduction of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to accept the low bid submitted for herbicides. Number four, introduction of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to accept the low bid submitted for pinonation equipment. Number five, introduction of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to accept the loia submitted annual work uniforms for various department. Number six, introduction of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to accept the low bids submitted for ready mix concrete. Number seven, introduction of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to accept the low bid submitted for construction and maintenance materials. Number eight, introduction of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to accept the low bid submitted for the sewer replacement on Mary Street phase 2. Number nine, introduction of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Adam Pump Station line renovation. Number 10, introduction of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to accept the low bid submitted for the Alexander Zoolog Zoological Park digit pylon sign refurbishment. Number 11, introduction of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to accept the low bid submitted for electric utility rightway emergency services. Number 12, introduction of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to accept a low bid submitted for Alexandria Zoologica Park Jaguar exhibit netting. Number 13, introduction of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to accept the proposal received from West Co Distribution for 15 KVK cable to construct underground tie for the electric distribution department. Number 14, introduction of an ordinance reszoning property located at 202 North 14th Street from a SF2 MH

single family mobile home overlay to a MF2 multifamily district to allow for the construction of four family housing units. I need a motion. Move and a second. Second. Motion by council member Lloyd, second by Councilman Lang. any items to the committee. 14. Okay, Mr. um Mr. Lard, it would be back on the agenda in four weeks. Okay. 14. All right. So So what does that mean? Um it's zoning and and it leaves over for four weeks. Okay. As I said. Okay.

Okay. But it will be it will be placed on committee. It'll be on the committee. Yes, sir. All right. Just a bunch of education. So anything with zone takes four weeks. Yes, sir. That's a rule of account. Okay. Mr. Johnson, that's so that the public has plenty of time. H resolution resolution authorizing advertisement for the for city hall handicap ramp structural renovation. Motion, please. Move. Second. Second. Motion by Councilman Velour. Excuse me. Second by Councilwoman Felter. Public comments discussion. All in favor?

Any opposed? Motion carried. Number 16. Resolution confirming the appointment of Brad Smith to serve on the greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority Gada board representing Councilman at large Jim Bord. Motion please move. Second. Motion by Councilman Bloyd. Second by Councilman Lang. Public comments discussion is Mr. Brad Smith is here. Yes, Mr. White. Mr. Mr. White, does he want to speak first or you want me to speak? You can speak. Speak.

My name is Mr. Cornelius Lawson White Jr. I live at 363810th Street in Alexandria, Louisiana. My zip is 71302 and my phone number is area code 318-4466934. You know, I don't know why Jim is waiting this late to put this man up and we should have been able to talk about Gator and stuff as a public body. Now, I know Cynthia, you voted against that and Mr. White, I I know Miss Perry, but it's not right. My dad was last for you, Mr. White. Mr. And this is wrong, Mr. White. Either you comment on the item. Reclaim your time, Mr. White. Hey,

either you comment on the item, Mr. White. That's all I'm asking you to do. Well, I just think it's wrong the way we've been treated, Madame President. Thank you for letting me save you. You're welcome. All in favor? Any oppose? Motion carried. I thought Mrs. Smith was Smith. Oh, I'm sorry, Mr. Smith. You want to say anything, Brad? Thank you. Okay. Number 17, a resolution setting a public hearing to be held on June the 30th, 2026, taking action on the cost of demolition of 25 structures and other costs.

Second move by Councilman Fowler, second by Councilwoman Felter. Public comments, discussion. All in favor? Any oppose? Motion carried. I ordinances for final adoption subject to public hearing. Number 18 to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to accept the low bid submitted for the former downtown Wise and Gold Ring parking garage and adjacent adjacent structure site demolition and clearance. The administration is requesting that this item be delayed for two weeks.

Move to delay. Motion by Councilman Baloid, second by Councilman Paul, I'm sorry, Fowler. Public comments, discussion. All in favor? Any opposed? Motion carried. Number 19 to consider following adoption of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to accept the low bid submitted for a 2026 Canm Defender Limited DHD2. Motion, please. Move. Motion by Councilman Baloid, second by Councilman Fowler. Public comments. Mr. White. Yes, ma'am. Thank you, ma'am.

Again, my name is Mr. Cornelius Lawson White Jr. I live at 363810th Street in Alexandria, Louisiana. My zip is 71302 and my phone number is area code 318-4466934. I support the council and the mayor on this at least because that's for the police department to ride for security like for Riverfat and all like that. They're enclosed and everything. And so that's to protect the police officers and stuff. They used to have those little push carts years ago. So this is a good investment and I'm glad that the police department is getting that. But we need to have freedom of speech more than anything. This is our 250th anniversary and I just want to say one more thing. All you ladies, come Sunday, I hope y'all have a happy and blessed Mother's Day coming up.

Thank you, Mr. White. Discussion. Oh, no. Mr. Mayor, Mr. Shamir.

Good afternoon, Shamir. My name is Shamir, District 4 resident. Uh, the only thing I had to discuss about the 2026 can am defender is the cause. plain and simple. Um, I had to actually speak with the APD officer just to know what it was for. Uh, I'm all for APD having what they need, but it's all about what are we spending it on, especially since we're so short police officers. It just don't make sense uh to me. But I I talked I talked to a police officer and he told me what it was for. I'm for it, but what I'm not for um why does it have to be two 20 26s? I just want to know like is it like a security thing, you know, or things of that nature? Why we can we get something cheap for her, you know, just to say I'm just saying that because when they're in these, they're not going to go find a criminal, right? So, it doesn't have to have specialty glass or anything like that, if we're going to be using this for riverfed or fed, it's not that serious. Not to me, but uh just the cost of 35,000. That's the cost of a new brand new car, uh brand new vehicle. APD gets what they want, gets what they need, whatever. But I'm for them having what they need, not things that just play around with. We need all the money that we can keep right now uh in the city. And that's and that's all.

Thank you. Thank you. Anybody else? Um, ma'am, addressing your I'm sorry, madam president. Are you fine? Addressing your point, I looked at this also and I was surprised, chief, we only had one bid of $35,630.50, but it's something that is needed for the police. I hope it's well used and maintained. Uh, I was just surprised we only had one bid, chief, but uh, we're here. So, could I address the council? Yes.

So, on behalf of public safety, we have the fire department has one of these uh side by side. We actually have two. Uh we do use them. The police need this as something that if there's an issue on the levey, on the other side of the levy, they can get to that in a timely manner. You can't get a patrol car down by the river. Uh we've used ours to bring people back from the river uh transport them back. This just helps APD in a quicker response when they have something. Thank you.

Any more discussions? All in favor? Any opposed? Motion carried. Number 20 to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to accept the low bid submitted for a 2026 P&M Defender Max Limited HD2. Motion second. Motion by Councilman, second by Councilman Fowler. Public comments, Miss Shamir.

Shabir, uh, citizen of District 4. So, uh, back to my previous comment. So, this one, there's two different kind. There's a defender limited, there's a max limited. Only difference is two door, four-door, right? Um, why can't we just get two two doors or just get two four-door? Like, I I was just trying to just just I'm just trying to see, you know, the the specifics behind it because one is 35,000, one is 38,000. So, I'm just trying to figure out, like I said, just save as much money as we can. Uh, I know that they say they need it. They've been using the fire departments, I'm guessing. But, uh, they need it, that's fine. But, can we please just find more biders? Uh, make this price cheaper cuz like I said, this is a brand new car. This is a brand new 2026 vehicle uh that they're going to be using sometime, not every day. You know what I'm saying? So, I just want the department to pay attention to the amount that y'all are spending, especially since we're short APD officers. And I know that you have to have a police academy. I know that's not that's how it works. You have to have a police academy in order to get your your numbers up, but can we save that money for something else that way we can recruit, you know, our police officers? Just pay attention to the money. That's all I'm saying.

Thank you, Mr. White. Yes, President. Thank you, Madam President. I'm sorry. uh add to the discussion. These uh vehicles were requested by specific. Okay. Yeah. Um, I'm for the vehicles cuz like I said, I was a military police officer and if we had to go into uh some different areas, we would need ATVs and stuff like that to go in there because it's rough and rugged area and like they're saying, they're going to be up on the levy and stuff with these vehicles and stuff and um so they're needed. So, like I said, I was military police. We used them and I think ABD can use them. Thanks.

Thank you. Any more discussion? All in favor? Any opposed? Motion carried. Number 21. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to accept the load be submitted for chem chemical adjectives for Warzilla engines at DG Hunter power plant. Motion please move. Second. Motion by council Malloy. Second by councilman Fowler. Public comments discussion. All in favor? Any opposed? Motion carried.

Number 22 to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to accept the low bid submitted for full spectrum imaging system 2, color lab system, and full spectrum imaging system 2, color mobile system for the police department. Um madam um president, the administration is requesting that this item be removed from the agenda. Okay. I need a motion to have removed, please. Second. Motion by Councilman, Councilman Fowler, second by Councilman Johnson to have this item removed. Um, public comments, discussion, all in favor.

Any opposed? Motion carried. J. Resolution public hearing community development number 23 to continue a public hearing to consider condemnation of the following structure. 3903 Lee Street, Ronald Kelly. Motion please move. Second. Second. Public comments discussion. All in fa. You have to Okay. Public hearing is open. Chad Reed with community development for 3903 uh Lee Street. We are still asking for combination on that property. Is there anyone to represent this property?

Did we? No. Excuse me. Did we uh continue this one? Yes. Well, the people wanted extra time and whatever. Yes. Gave them 30 days. We gave them 30 days. They did do thing, but there's still construction debris on the site. Uh 10 uh concrete footings that still have not been removed on the property and there's still trash and litter within the property. You need a motion. Move. Motion by Councilman F. Second. Second. Second by council member Lord. Need a motion to second. Need a motion um to bring back to the meeting to close the to close the public hearing. Move second.

Moved by Councilman Malloy. Second by Councilman Johnson to bring the public back. Public hearing is closed. Okay. Resolution public hearing community development number 24 to hold a public hear and take an action on the cost of demolition of 25 residential structures and other costs. Motion please move. Moved by Councilman Baloy, second by Councilwoman Felter. Public comments, discussion, have some discussion. Okay. Could we delay 14 for two weeks? Let's we got to go one by one. we need to do. All right. This is to open the public hearing.

Okay. We we would like to move on. Okay. Like to address it. Okay. Okay. So, we public hearing is open. All right. Turn it over to the administration. All right.

On 27153rd Street. We are asking for authority to file lean for demolition. Authorities have been properly served. Move motion by Councilman Fowler, second by Councilman Balor. Anyone here to represent?

Don't have nothing. Discussion. All in favor? Motion carried. 37103rd Street. We're asking the authority to file a lean for demolition. Parties have been properly served and notified. Second. Motion by Councilman File, a second by Councilman Bord. Anybody here to represent that discussion? All in favor? Motion carried.

32914th Street. We're asking for the authority to file a lean for cost of demolition. Motion move. Motion by Councilman Veloid. Second by Councilman Fowler. Anyone here? Anyone here to represent that address? Discussion. All in favor? Motion carried. 12416th Street. We're asking for the authority to file lane for cost of demolition. Parties have been properly served and notified. Motion, please move. Motion by Councilman Fer, second by Councilman Bord.

Anyone here to represent that address? Discussion. All in favor? Motion carried. 12616th Street. We're asking for the authority to file lean for cost of demolition. Parties have been properly served and moved. Motion by Councilman Fowler. Second. Second by council member Lloyd. Anyone here to represent that address? Discussion. Public comments. All in favor? Motion carried. 2145 2147 Alma Street. We're asking for the authority to file lean for cost of demolition. Move. Motion by Councilman Fowler. Second.

Second by Councilman Balord. Public comments. I'm sorry. Is anyone here to represent that address? Public comments. Discussion. All in favor? Motion carried. 99 Birdie Street. We're asking for the authority to file a lean for cost of demolition. Move. Mo. Moved by Councilman Valoid. Second by Councilman Fowler. We have anyone here to represent that address? Public comments, discussion. All in favor? Motion carried. 1410 Finner Street. We're asking for the authority to file a lean for cost of demolition. Parties have been properly served and notified. Moved by Councilman Fowler. Second.

Second by Councilman Lord. Anyone here to represent that address? Public comments, discussion. All in favor? Motion carried. 2416 Henson Street. We're asking for the authority to file lean for cost of demolition. Motion, please. Move. Motion by Councilman Fowler, second by Councilman Valoy. Anyone here to represent that address? Public comments, discussion. All in favor? Motion carried. 24/19 Henson Street. We're asking for the authority to file lean for cost of demolition. Motion, please. Move.

Motion by Councilman Malloy. Second by Councilman Fowler. Anyone here to represent that address? Public comments, discussion. All in favor? I motion carried 2603 Henson Street. We're asking for the authority to file a lean for cost of demolition. Motion please move. Motion by councilman file a second by council member Lord. Anyone here to represent that address discussion public comments. All in favor? I. Motion carried. 3304 Laurel 60 Texas Avenue. We're asking for the authority to file lean for cost of demolition. Parties have been properly served and notified.

Motion by Councilman Fowler. Second, second by Councilman Bord. All discussion, public comments. All in favor? Motion carried.

2211 North MacArthur Drive. Texas Avenue. There's nothing there. He read them together. They're the same project file. They were next to each other. It's the corner of Laurel and Texas. You may have missed that. He said both addresses. I heard I heard them. 12 and 13 were the same, right? 14. Okay. All right. Item 14. Did you say 12 and 13 together? Already said you can say it again. Go ahead and read 14. Yeah, read 14. Okay. Mhm. 2211 North MacArthur Drive. We're asking for the authority to file lean for securing of the property. Madam properties have been properly served and notified.

Madam President, one of the owners called me and asked for a twoe extension. I know that Mr. Smith and others y'all want to proceed. But when a friend asked you for a favor who's helped you out two weeks, that's all. Two weeks. Okay. Two weeks. Two weeks. That's what I'm going to give him. So delayed two weeks. Okay. You're going to delay it. What are we delaying? The taxing of co the taxing of costs, I'm told. And I'm told um I'm also was informed that reason, Mr. A settlement is is is firming up. No sir. No. Well, that's that's what he was told told to me. A settlement was firming up. What type of settlement?

Um with some of the ownership group. So So we should probably give them two weeks. Two weeks. Well, if I if I'm maybe make a comment. Yeah, Madam President. Uh, actually, in my opinion, that's more reason to go ahead and file the lean because if there's some kind of transaction, the the city needs to secure its its cost in order to make certain that it it doesn't lose out on the ability to collect. But secure our interest, but isn't it an NREM lean? It it would be against the property. That's correct.

Yeah. So, regardless of who owns it, you could still file that lean against it, right? the le could be filed, but you know, a new owner could argue that it was the previous owner's obligation. It just would complicate matters, and in my opin, but I mean, you know, does it help the sale to not have the city's lean on the property? Yes. Well, that puts the city at an at Well, you know what? I I don't want to misspe because I don't know all the details, but I was just told to give them two weeks. And um and that's what I was We usually give people 30 and 60 and 90 days. Two weeks. That's what I'm saying. Two weeks. So, we'll do the two weeks. Two weeks. Yeah.

I think the difference is this has already been the work has already been done. We're just filing a lean on what the city's already paid. It's not it's not giving them time to work on the property. That's because this goes to the property, not in RAM. But, uh, what is two week? I mean, let me be back. Let's give this give him two weeks. Two weeks. So, give him two weeks. We give him two weeks. All right. Thank you. Yeah. I make a motion delayed two weeks. We need a second. I second. Second by Councilman Ladine. Motion by Councilman Ladine. Second by Councilman Johnson.

Let's do a roll call if Ibody roll. M. Yes. Yes. M. Johnson. Yes. M. Felton. Yes. Mr. Yes, Mr. No, Mr. Yes. Okay. All right.

You can go to the next, excuse me, 1316 Madison. We're asking for the authority to file lane for cost of demolition. Parties have been properly served and notified. Motion, please. Move. Second. Motion by Councilman Baloy, second by Councilman Fowler. Do we have anyone to represent that address? Public comments, discussion. All in favor? Motion carry. 1523 Madison. We're asking for the authority to file lane for cost of demolition. Parties have been properly served and notified.

Motion by Councilman Fowler, second by Councilman Meort. Anyone here to represent that address? Public comments. Discussion. All in favor? Motion carried. 1906 1908 Main Street. We're asking for a continuence till June 30th on this address. June 30th. Moved by Councilman Johnson. Second. Second by Councilman Balo. Public comments, discussion. Just to be clear that we are asking for more time on this one for notice issues. Um, it's not to give anyone more time for sale or anything like that. It's to make certain that we properly notified all the owners. Okay.

All in favor? Motion carried.

2001 Marie Street. We're asking for the authority to file lean for securing the property. Motion. Motion by Council Member Malloy. Second. Second by Council Fowler. Anyone here to represent that address? Who's representing or contacted those owners? Sir, who contacted those owners? We sent out certified mail to the owners. Did they respond? No, sir. Oh, I have no problem. The house needs the house is in disarray. It needs to go down the street from me. I was just asking because we've been trying to get in contact with the Johnson. So, I was wondering who made the contact. And no, sir, I haven't gotten any.

Okay. Thank you. All in favor? Motion carried. 2307 Overton. We're asking for the authority to file lean for cost of demolition. Move. Motion. Second. Motion by Councilman Fer. Second by Councilman Balo. Excuse me. Anyone here? Properly served and notified. Okay. Anyone here to represent that address? Public comments. Discussion. All in favor? I. Motion carries. 1505 Park Avenue. We're asking for the authority to file lean for cost of demolition.

Motion. Motion by Councilman Baloy. Second by Councilman Fowler. Public comments. I'm sorry. Is anyone here to represent that address? Public comments. Discussion. All in favor? Motion carried. 44. Prospect. We're asking for the authority to file lean for cost of demolition have been properly served and motion please move motion by council Lloyd second by councilman father anyone here to represent that address public comments discussion all in favor.

Motion carried. 1518 Sherland we're asking for the authority to file lean for cost of demolition parties have been properly served and notified. Motion, please. Move. Motion by Councilman Lloyd, second by Councilman Fowler. Anyone here to represent that address? Public comments, discussion. All in favor? I. Motion carried. 2227 Webster. We're asking for the authority to file a lean for cost of demolition. Parties have been properly served and notified. Motion, please. Move.

Motion by councilman Fowler. Second by Councilman Bord. Anyone here to represent that address? Public comments, discussion. All in favor? Motion carrot. 1504 Yoist A and B. We're asking for authority to file lean for cost of demolition. Motion by Councilman Fowler. Second by Councilman Flor. Anyone here to represent that address? Public comments. Discussion. All in favor? I. Motion carried.

1508 yo A and B. We're asking for this to be removed. The owner has paid for the cost of the demolition. Move to remove. Motion by council. Second by councilwoman Felter. Public. Anyone here to represent that address? Public comments. Discussion. All in favor? Motion carried. A motion to close our public hearing. Motion by Councilwoman Feld to second by Councilman Fowler.

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So, let me let me holl at you, Malcolm and Jules. Y'all