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improvements to the property. The council agreed to postpone the condemnation of the property. th 725 26 Street – A man and woman, who did not give their names, addressed the council regarding the property. They said they were in the process of purchasing the property. The owner of the property Mr. Anthony Lyons has passed away and they recently gave Mr. Lyon’s brother $2,500.00 as a down payment and were paying him $400.00 per month as a rent to own payment. Code Enforcement Officer Chad McClure said he has had numerous complaints on the property, that there hasn’t been any utilities on in over two years and recently there were tents set up in the yard that people were living in. The lady responded that they were making improvements, however, the man they were paying was now incarcerated. City Attorney Meitzen recommended they file a complaint with the prosecutor’s office and possibly hire an attorney to help recoup the money they have invested. 1905 Neeley Street – No public response. 441 River Street – No public response. 577 Bayou Street – No public response. 1188 Grace Street – No public response. 345 Boggs Street – No public response. Mayor Elumbaugh closed the public hearing at 6:06 pm. H) CONSIDER RESOLUTIONS TO CONDEMN 8 SEPARATE PROPERTIES Mayor Elumbaugh said we would consider each resolution separately. Councilmember Bryant moved to introduce a resolution to condemn property located at 236 Ramsey Street. The property is owned by Terrance and Sheila James. Councilmember Matthews moved to read the resolution by title only. Councilmember Hinkle seconded and the electronic roll call count was 7 for and 0 against. Mr. Meitzen read the resolution by title only. Councilmember Bryant moved to adopt the resolution and Councilmember Fredricks seconded. The electronic roll call count was 7 for and 0 against. The resolution was given #2020- 11-3-R. The resolution to condemn the property located at 1395 Davis Lane was not introduced.