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paperwork for a water meter. Councilmember Krug moved to approve the water <br />meter and Councilmember Fredricks. The electronic vote count was 8 for and 0 <br />against. <br />D) CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CHAD MCCLURE WITH AN UPDATE ON <br />CONDEMNATIONS <br />Code Enforcement Officer Chad McClure addressed the council regarding recent <br />condemned properties. Mr. McClure reminded the council that on November 10, <br />2020, the council considered the condemnation of 8 properties, 7 of which they <br />condemned. Mr. McClure said the property at 263 Ramsey Street, a contractor <br />has been secured and the building is being torn down. 441 River Street and 577 <br />th <br />Bayou Street, both properties are going to be renovated. The tenants of 725 26 <br />Street addressed the council. The gentleman said they have fixed the electricity <br />and are ready to have water turned on. He said they were working of the outside <br />of the trailer when time allowed. Mr. McClure said he has not inspected any of <br />the work that has been done. The council voiced their concerns with the fact that <br />the proper owner of the property is not known. Councilmember Fredricks moved <br />for the couple to come to the June council meeting and present a contract on <br />who owns the property. Councilmember Hinkle seconded and the motion carried <br />with a voice vote. The owner of 1905 Neeley Street, Mr. James McReynolds, <br />addressed the council and asked for more time to do the repairs needed to get <br />the house rentable. Mr. McReynolds said he does all the renovation work <br />himself and he also runs a business. Councilmember Fredricks asked Mr. <br />McReynolds how much time did he need and he replied about 9 months. <br /> <br />