Notice is hereby given to Lornel Gipson, heir of Alice M. Gipson, the absent defendant in the proceeding entitled Rocket Mortgage, LLC F/K/A Quicken Loans, LLC F/K/A Quicken Loans Inc. versus John Henry Gipson A/K/A John H. Gipson A/K/A John Gipson, Zachary Williams, Pamela Williams Steele A/K/A Pamela W. Steele A/K/A Pamela Steele, And Lornel Gipson, Heirs Of Alice M. Gipson Aka Alice Marie Gipson Aka Alice Gipson; Docket No. 660,068-B of the docket of the First Judicial District Court for the Parish of Caddo, in Shreveport, Louisiana, that the plaintiff in this proceeding, has instituted a Petition for Mortgage Foreclosure by Executory Process without Appraisal regarding your immovable property located at 1609 Princess Elaine Street, Shreveport, Louisiana 71107. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Lornel Gipson, please contact Attorney Ebonee Rhodes Norris at 318-771-7000. Publication Dates LLOU0430505

NOTICE TO PROPOSERS SP# 1690 Sealed proposals will be received by the Office of State Procurement, 1201 North Third Street, 2nd Floor, Suite 2-160, Baton Rouge, LA until 10:00 AM CT on 02/04/2026 for Solicitation Number Doc1925776585 - Request for Proposal (RFP) for DBE Supportive Services for Regions A and B for LADOTD. The RFP may be accessed at https://portal.us.bn.cloud.ariba.com/dashboard/public/appext/comsapsbncdiscoveryui#/RfxEvent/preview/1110000941?anId=ANONYMOUS No proposals will be considered after the date and hour specified. The right is reserved to reject any and all proposals and to waive any informalities. Tom Ketterer Director of State Procurement Phone (225) 342-8010 11943586 12/29/25 ($35.40)

NOTICE TO BIDDERS SP# 1686 Sealed bids will be received by the Procurement Section of the Division of Administration, 1201 N. 3rd. St., 2nd. Floor, Suite 2-160, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at 10:00 A.M. for the following: RFx No. 3000025745, MECHANICAL SWEEPER TRUCK - DOTD, 01/08/26 RFx No. 3000025747, ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR TRUCK DOTD, 01/08/26 RFx No. 3000025749, HERBICIDE TRUCK DOTD, 01/08/26 RFx No. 3000025662, BAD BOY BN Lawn/Golf/Turf Statewide, 01/20/26 Bid proposal forms, information and specifications may be obtained by accessing the bid number in LaPac at www.doa.Louisiana.gov/osp or from the procurement section listed above. No bids will be received after the date and hour specified. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities. Tom Ketterer Director of State Procurement FAX (225) 342-8688 December 29,2025 11942316

NOTICE TO PROPOSERS SP# 1682 The State of Louisiana, Division of Administration, Office of State Procurement, announces its intention to participate in the NASPO ValuePoint Request for Proposal (RFP) for Small Package Delivery Services which was released by the State of North Carolina on December 5, 2025. The RFP is scheduled to close on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM, Eastern Time. The RFP number is DPC-1472182913-MT. The RFP is now available on North Carolinas procurement system website using the following link: https://evp.nc.gov/solicitations/ The RFP posting information is also available on the NASPO ValuePoint website at: https://naspovaluepoint.org/solicitation-status/ 1193880112/29/25 ($35.12)

Notice to the public: Any Creditor claims against Frugal Fractals LLC need to be filed by 1/5/2026. December 22, 29 2025 LLOU0427839

10th Man Prods filmed Drowning in Shreveport area. Anyone who provided services to production and remains unaccounted for should mail a list of services rendered and invoice to 10th Man LLC, 5412 Aldea Avenue, Encino CA 91316 by January 31st, 2026. December 15, 22, 29 2025 LLOU0423468

NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of the City of Monroe, Louisiana on the following Ordinance, Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber at Monroe City Hall: Ordinance revoking any and all dedications within a 70 x 305.55 reserved strip located in the Garrett Road Economic Development area. is on file in my office complete in the form in which it will be offered for final adoption, open to the inspection of the public and will so remain for the period required by law prior to being offered for final adoption thereof. Carolus S. Riley, CMC, MMC City Clerk NOTICE PUBLISHED IN THE MONROE NEWS-STAR ON DECEMBER 29TH, 2025.

NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on the following Ordinance, Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber at Monroe City Hall: ORDINANCE STATE OF LOUISIANA CITY OF MONROE The following Ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING A 0.451 ACRE TRACT OF LAND IN THE GARRETT ROAD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC USE, REVOKING ANY DEDICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING SAID PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AT PRIVATE SALE TO REMINGTON MONROE CORPORATION AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, the City of Monroe is the owner of a roughly 0.451-acre tract of land, which is a portion of a larger, roughly 13.61-acre parcel acquired by the City of Monroe through Act of Sale (Inst. # 1390773; CB 1916, P 880) and Act of Donation dated November 13, 2003 (Inst. # 1390774; CB 1916, P 894); WHEREAS, the property, including the 0.451-acre tract of land, was acquired, in part, to construct public roads fronting Interstate 20 within the Garrett Road Economic Development Area; WHEREAS, Remington Monroe Corporation has requested that the City of Monroe sell to it the 0.451-acre tract and submitted a preliminary proposal for development of the property, which includes constructing a lay-down yard and commercial facility; WHEREAS, because City no longer intends to construct a frontage road in that proposed location, and because construction of a roadway across that parcel of property would serve no practical purpose, the City Council has determined that the property is no longer necessary for public use; WHEREAS, to the extent that there are any dedicated roads, streets, alleyways, servitudes, or utility servitudes within the boundaries of the 0.451-acre tract land, those roads, streets, alleyways, servitudes, and utility servitudes are abandoned and no longer needed for public purposes; WHEREAS, the purchase price for the property is $31,332.32, which is greater than the appraised value of the property; WHEREAS, the Monroe City Council deems the sale of the property subject to the terms and conditions of the Act of Cash Sale to be in the best interest of the City of Monroe; WHEREAS, the Act of Cash Sale conveying the property to Remington Monroe Corporation is attached hereto and made part hereof. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Monroe, Louisiana, in legal session convened, that: Section 1. The City Council does hereby declare the following 0.451-acre tract of land as no longer necessary for public use: Commence at a found 5/8 rebar at the southeast corner of Tract 10 of L & A Subdivision, as per plat records in Plat Book 24, Page 63 of the records of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, and the POINT OF BEGINNING; proceed in a northeasterly direction along the south line of Tract 11-A of the Resubdivision of Tracts 2-8, Tract 11 & 70 Reserved Strip of L & A Subdivision, as per plat recorded in Instrument No. 1888237 of the records of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, and a curve to the left, an arc distance of 413.64 feet (Radius=395.00 feet, ChordNorth 65 2912 East 395 feet) to a found 5/8 rebar; thence proceed South 053912 West, a distance of 197.50 feet to a set 5/8 rebar; thence proceed North 843048 West, a distance of 342.08 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, containing 0.451 acres, more or less. Section 2. To the extent there are any dedicated roads, streets, alleyways, servitudes, or utility servitudes within the bounds of the 0.451-acre tract, those roads, streets, alleyways, servitudes, and utility servitudes are abandoned, no longer needed for public purposes, and are hereby revoked. Section 3. The City of Monroe is hereby authorized and empowered to sell the property, for cash, at private sale, to Remington Monroe Corporation under the terms, conditions and for the consideration set forth in the Act of Cash Sale which is attached hereto and made part hereof. Section 3. Mayor Friday Ellis is hereby authorized and empowered to execute the said Act of Cash Sale for and on behalf of the City of Monroe, Louisiana. Section 4. Under the provisions of Louisiana Revised Statute 33:4712, prior to the final adoption hereof, notice of this Ordinance was published in the official journal three (3) times within fifteen (15) days, one week apart. ORDINANCE INTRODUCED on the 22nd day of December, 2025. NOTICE PUBLISHED on December 29th, 2025 and January 5th & 12th, 2026. Ms. Carolus S. Riley,CMC, MMC Council Clerk

ORDINANCE STATE OF LOUISIANA CITY OF MONROE NO. 12,280 The following Resolution was offered by Harvey , who moved for its adoption, and was seconded by Muhammad : AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9-25 (BUILDINGS) OF THE CITY OF MONROE CODE AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, Chapter 9 of the City of Monroe Code, entitled Buildings, contains certain rules and regulations regarding the construction of buildings; WHEREAS, the purpose of this Ordinance is to update the penalties for failure to obtain a permit to perform work or beginning work prior to the issuance of a permit in the jurisdiction as required, or misrepresenting the value or scope of work, or failure to obtain inspections as required by law; and WHEREAS, the City desires to establish a uniform penalty of five hundred dollars ($500.00) for all violations, regardless of whether it constitutes a first or subsequent offense, and to impose double permit fees for failure to obtain the required permit; WHEREAS, the City also desires to impose administrative penalties for failure to obtain permits, including restrictions on the ability to obtain future permits. NOW, THERFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Monroe, Louisiana, in legal session convened, that Section 9-25 of the Code of Ordinances of Monroe, Louisiana, is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 9-25. Penalties. Anyone who is found guilty of violating the provisions of this chapter, including the provisions of the Standard Building Code as adopted herein, or fails to obtain a permit to perform work or beginning work prior to the issuance of a permit in the City of Monroe as required, or mispresenting the value or scope of work, or failure to obtain inspections as required by law shall be fined five hundred dollars ($500.00) per permit and doubled permit fees. Any person or entity found to have committed two (2) or more such violations shall be prohibited from the issuance of any new permits for a period of one (1) year. *See Section 9-24(a)(2) for permit fees. This Ordinance was introduced on November 10, 2025. Notice published on November 14 , 2025. This Ordinance having been submitted in writing, introduced, and published, was then submitted to a vote as a whole, the vote thereon being as follows: AYES: Harvey, Ezernack, Woods, McFarland & Muhammad NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. And the Ordinance was declared ADOPTED on December 22 , 2025. Rodney McFarland, I CHAIRPERSON Carolus S. Riley CITY CLERK Oliver Friday Ellis MAYORS APPROVAL MAYORS VETO

ORDINANCE STATE OF LOUISIANA CITY OF MONROE NO. 12,279 The following Resolution was offered by Harvey , who moved for its adoption, and was seconded by Muhammad : AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9-21 (BUILDINGS) OF THE CITY OF MONROE CODE AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, Chapter 9 of the City of Monroe Code, entitled Buildings, contains certain rules and regulations regarding the construction of buildings; WHEREAS, the City seeks to ensure it follows the standard building codes set forth by the International Code Council and followed by the State of Louisiana by periodically updating its adopted building and safety codes; WHEREAS, the purpose of this Ordinance is to update the standard codes adopted by the City of Monroe; NOW, THERFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Monroe, Louisiana, in legal session convened, that Section 9-21 of the Code of Ordinances of Monroe, Louisiana, is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 9-21. - Adoption. (a) There is hereby adopted by the City of Monroe, Louisiana, for the purpose of establishing regulations for the construction, alteration, removal, demolition, equipment, use, and occupancy, location and maintenance of buildings, structures, swimming pools, and equipment within the City of Monroe, Louisiana, the following standard codes prepared by the International Code Council: 1. International Building Code, 2021 Edition. 2. International Residential Code, 2021 Edition. 3. International Existing Building Code, 2021 Edition. 4. International Fire Code, 2021 Edition. 5. International Plumbing Code, 2021 Edition. 6. National Electric Code, 2020 Edition. 7. International Gas Code, 2021 Edition. 8. International Mechanical Code, 2021 Edition. 9. National Fire Protection Association 101 (NFPA 101- Life Safety Code), 2015 Ed. 10. ANSI, 2009 Edition. 11. ADAAG, 2009 Edition. (b) These codes are adopted and incorporated by reference as fully as if set out at length herein, except such portions as may be in conflict with federal, state, or local law, or which may be specifically deleted, and shall be controlling for the construction, alteration, removal, demolition, equipment, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of buildings, structures, swimming pools, and equipment within the City of Monroe, Louisiana. Copies of such codes shall be on file in the Engineering Department of the City of Monroe, Louisiana. This Ordinance was introduced on November 10, 2025. Notice published on November 14 , 2025. This Ordinance having been submitted in writing, introduced, and published, was then submitted to a vote as a whole, the vote thereon being as follows: AYES: Harvey, Ezernack, Woods, McFarland & Muhammad NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. And the Ordinance was declared ADOPTED on December 22 , 2025. Rodney McFarland, I CHAIRPERSON Carolus S. Riley CITY CLERK Oliver Friday Ellis MAYORS APPROVAL MAYORS VETO

City Hall, Monroe, Louisiana December 9, 2025 6:00 p.m. There was a legal and regular session of the City Council of the City of Monroe, Louisiana held on this date at the Councils regular meeting place, the Council Chamber, City Hall Building, Monroe, Louisiana. The Honorable Rodney McFarland I, Chairman called the meeting to order. He then asked the clerk to call roll. There were present: Mr. Harvey, Mrs. Ezernack, Ms. Woods, Mr. McFarland, & Mr. Muhammad There was absent: None. Chairman McFarland announced that a quorum was present, and that the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance would lead by Mr. Harvey or his designee. Mr. Harvey asked Mr. McFarland to led the Invocation and Pledge. Rules of the Day: The Chairman welcomed everyone to the City Council meeting and outlined the rules: speakers on action items must use the podium to the right, have three minutes, and cannot return once finished. Citizens on the participation list may speak on any topic respectfully and orderly. Comments on agenda items must be germane to that item. The Chairman asked that order is kept in this chamber if not he will be asking the Marshal to escort you out. He will keep order in this Chamber, he asked that you follow the rules when someone is up speaking, do not interrupt and respect those as they come up to give their remarks. Upon motion of Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mrs. Ezernack, the minutes of the Legal and Regular Session of November 25, 2025, were approved. Ms. Woods abstained. (No comments from the public.) PRESENTATION: Grow Northeast Louisiana (GrowNELA) Mr. Rob Cleveland, President and CEO came forward to give an update on GrowNELA, an economic development organization representing a 10-county area, anchored by Monroe, Louisiana. They are looking at new business Leads; new investments and some areas of interest are South Monroe Industrial Park and the Charleston Industrial Park. They are also looking at Pharmaceutical Manufacturing opportunities in Monroe. He further noted that the City has been well represented during meetings when questions concerning subject matters of interest were asked and departments answering the questions were ready without hesitation. PROPOSED CONDEMNATIONS: 1. 403 N 25TH St. (D3) Owner: Charles Gunn c/o Lavargne Gunn Ford. Photographic evidence was presented. Upon motion of Ms. Woods, seconded by Mr. Harvey and unanimously approved, the building was condemned, and the property owner given 30 days to bring the structure into compliance with the Code or demolish the structure. (There were no public comments) Mr. James, Code Enforcement Officer, noted that there had been no contact with the owner and asked that the property be condemned and given 30 days to demolish. Ms. Woods noted that she did get a phone call from someone about this property. Ms. Elizabeth Ford came forward and noted that she has communicated with someone in regard to the property and that she would like more time so that they can have the property demolished. It was motioned and seconded to begin discussion on this matter. Ms. Woods asked what they were going to do with this property. Ms. Ford stated that they are going to tear it down because there is more that needs to be done and with discussion with other family members they came to that decision and they just need an extension. Ms. Woods explained that the city is not in the business of tearing things down and assessing to taxes. Ms. Woods asked Mr. James to explained the process. Mr. James explained that if Ms. Ford goes and pulls a demolition permit that would extend her time and she will have an additional 6 months to complete this demolition process. Ms. Ford said that works for her. Mr. Creekbaum, City Attorney, recommended that you condemn the property with stipulations that the owner can obtain a demolition permit within the next 30 days, which will give them a 6 month period. If they fail to complete demolition within that 6 month period, the condemnation will proceed. Ms. Woods restated her motion as stated by the city attorney to condemn the property giving the property owner 30 days to obtain the demolition permit and if the property owner does not comply with the demolition permit the condemnation will proceed and Mr. Harvey seconded the motion. 2. 123 S 21st ST. (D3) Owner: Wanda F. Rollins. Photographic evidence was presented. There was no one present. Upon motion of Ms. Woods, seconded by Mrs. Ezernack and unanimously approved, this item was removed from the agenda, the property owner has met compliance. (There were no public comments) Mr. James stated that this property has been completed by the property owner and he would like to thank them for doing that and this was placed on the agenda so he can thank them for complying. 3. 811 BURROUGHS ST. (D5) Owner: Kenneth Ray Harris. Photographic evidence was presented. There was no one present. Upon motion of Mr. Muhammad, seconded by Mr. Harvey and unanimously approved, the building was condemned, and the property owner given 30 days to bring the structure into compliance with the Code or demolish the structure. (There were no public comments) Mr. James asked that this property be condemned and property owner be given 30 days to bring into compliance. 4. 1101 MAPLEWOOD DR. (D5) Owner: Joseph and Rubie Montgomery. Photographic evidence was presented. There was no one present. Upon motion of Mr. Muhammad, seconded by Mr. Harvey and unanimously approved, the building was condemned, and the property owner given 30 days to bring the structure into compliance with the Code or demolish the structure. (There were no public comments) Mr. James asked that this property be condemned and property owner be given 30 days to bring into compliance. RESOLUTIONS AND MINUTE ENTRIES: 1. Department of Administration: (a) Upon motion of Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mrs. Ezernack and unanimously consider an Application by Oliver Cory Bahr dba Sushi Koko, 317 North 2nd Street, Monroe LA 71201 for a New 2025 Class A Alcoholic Beverage Permit. The Monroe Police Department has no disqualifying records and Sales Tax has been approved. (Distance Report Cleared, Cert. of Occupy Cleared) Mr. Harvey thanked Chef Cory Bahr for another investment in downtown Monroe and also the newest member of the Downtown Economic Development District. Chef Cory Bahr came forward and said that he is super excited about the opportunities the city has provided him with. The staying power is where its at and they have proved that over the last 25 years of doing this in the city. If you apply yourself and believe and have self confidence in not only yourself but the people you surround yourself with, anything is possible. They are going tostart another project downtown and he really believes in whats happening and the direction the city is going in and they will now be employing over a hundred people. So, without the citys support and growth, the direction its headed in and with the belief that were capable of anything if we work together is key. Chef Bahr thanked the council for everything they do. Mayor Ellis noted that he has known Cory for a long time and that he is a bit of our local celeb, Beat Bobby Flay, Chop 2012, Food One, Best Chef of the South, no formal training just a love for food and culture. He is someone who didnt say Monroe should have, he went out and got it done. He is a true testament of hard work, and he represents Monroe Louisiana on a world stage, he is everywhere and just as humble and a great guy and Mayor Ellis just wanted to let him know that he is proud of him. Chef Bahr said this is the center of the universe and no matter where he is he meets people directly from Monroe or connected to someone from Monroe and he thinks the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in this community. We just got to believe who we are as a community, you support home and he is proud of where we are headed and he thinks the future is bright. (b) Upon motion of Mrs. Ezernack, seconded by Mr. Harvey and unanimously approved to consider ten (10) Renewal Applications for a New 2026 Class A Alcoholic Beverage Permit. The Monroe Police Department has no disqualifying records and Sales Tax has been approved. (There were no questions or comments.) (c) Upon motion of Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Muhammad unanimously approved to consider five (5) Renewal Applications for a New 2026 Class B Alcoholic Beverage Permit. The Monroe Police Department has no disqualifying records and Sales Tax has been approved. (There were no questions or comments.) (d) Upon motion of Ms. Woods, seconded by Mrs. Ezernack and unanimously approved to consider two (2) Renewal Applications for a New 2026 Class E Alcoholic Beverage Permit. The Monroe Police Department has no disqualifying records and Sales Tax has been approved. (There were no questions or comments.) 2. Police Department: (a) Upon motion of Ms. Woods, seconded by Mrs. Ezernack and unanimously approved to adopt a Resolution #9054 authorizing the City of Monroe to enter into a Contract for Detention Services with the Ouachita Parish Sheriffs Office. Captain Adams was present for questions. COMMUNICATIONS & SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Ellis asked Mr. Hunt Neely to come forward to honor him for his 25 yearlong service to the City of Monroe through various boards he has served on and ending with the Planning Commission Board and he present him with a proclamation honoring him for his service proclaiming Tuesday, December 9, 2025 as Hunt Neely Day. Mr. Harvey had no announcement but asked for prayers for the Rodriguez Family. Mrs. Ezernack welcomed everyone this evening. Ms. Woods said happy holidays to everyone, and she hoped everyone had an amazing Thanksgiving with plenty to eat and as you prepare to go into this holiday season that we remember the reason for the season. She went on to announce her community meeting Christmas with the Councilwoman at the Powell Community Center, 1401 Powell Avenue, Thursday, December 18 from 10am until Noon. She is inviting everyone to come out and enjoy the festivities, reflect on the reason for the season, and talk about this year what we are wanting and hoping for next year. This isnt replacing the Chat and Chew but they will definitely be chatting and chewing and giving some token of appreciation to show how much you are appreciated. Mr. Muhammad wanted to offer condolences to Reverend James Johnson a pillar in our community, he was a man who wore many hats. He was the assistant principle at Wossman, and he and his wife founded the Northeast Louisiana African American Museum that is now out at Chennault. He was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi, and he was the pastor of Newlight Baptist Church for 35 years. His funeral will be on the 20th of this month. Mr. Muhammad noted that at the next Council Meeting he is going to announce the most festive and decorated yard in district 5. He has seen some nice lights so he will be recognizing one at the next meeting. Mr. Muhammad gave his condolences to Mr. McFarland for the Grambling game loss, and he also wanted to recognized the high school teams that are playing. Mr. McFarland asked that we continue to pray for the bereaved families. He wanted to remind everyone that the next council meeting will be on Monday, December 22 at 5pm not 6pm. (The Clerk will post notices to this effect.) CITIZENS PARTICIPATION: Mr. Derrick Wilkerson, 3009 Gordon Avenue, has a problem with the sewer, and the city came out to unstop his sewer and it has been going on for about 2 or 3 years, and the sewer line is in his driveway. The last time they flushed it out they burst a pipe closer to the road. They said they will have to get the sewer department out to replace it and they came out and moved the sewer hole from in his driveway to closer to the road. From his understanding he was thinking that the sewer department was responsible from the hold to the main flow, but when they flushed it out it busted a pipe here and then moved the sewer hole close to the road and the pipe still busted in his drive. Now they are saying he has to cover this up and replace this pipe that they busted, and they didnt replace his concrete in his drive back to the original condition. Mr. McFarland asked Mr. Tolliver if he knew anything about this and he said he didnt. Mr. McFarland said he is going to look into this and also said they will come by. Kim Ross, 1616 Stake Street also 2101 Grammont Street both Monroe Louisiana district 3 came forward and stated that she is here testing the waters this evening. There was a resolution passed last council meeting dealing with naming or renaming the Benny Ausberry and Coach Hughey Community Center. She is asking for that to be revoked and if revoked is it possible to revisit the ordinance that was passed 10 years ago obviously deep down in someones soul, they havent moved forward with this because deep down maybe that wasnt the right thing to do. She beseech you to look at it again, look at the history, do your research. They should be separate, they should not be on the same building, this should not be a kill two birds with one stone ordinance. She asked if you cant do that can you change Powell Avenue to Ausberry Way. Vernon Hall, 1007 Thomas Avenue, came forward about the adjudicated property next door to him he has been taking care of it over the summer and found out there was a spot that stayed wet. He called the mayors office and Mrs. Essex contacted public works and he talked to engineering and water distribution, and Mr. Tolliver came out after Mrs. Essex contacted him and told him some good things, but he didnt see it. One of the field operators from water distribution came down and told him that this wasnt a city problem, but its adjudicated property he is in the process of buying and he doesnt know if this is toxic or what. He called again and they said they had more important project than mine and there is nothing more important than his project to him. He talked to Mr. Toliver a minute ago and it sounds good, but he is not seeing any good work. Mr. McFarland noted that when he leaves Gordan Street he is going to Mr. Halls house. Mr. Brandon Creekbaum, City Attorney, wanted to offer some clarification and he has no idea what particular issues is on this piece of property but its one that comes up commonly in his office when they get issues related to this. He explained that adjudicated properties are not city owned properties those are properties that someone has not paid the taxes on and the city has the right under the states adjudication statutes to take ownership of that property if it so chooses to cover the taxes that are owed. The vast majority of instances the city does not take ownership of those properties because the city does not have the ability to maintain them, mow the grass and that would be a very big fiscal burden on the city and the property taxes are what benefits the city. The only time the City takes ownership of adjudicated properties is when someone comes and says they want to buy that property and the city says they will take ownership and you will pay the city back taxes. So, if there is an issue with a sewer or water line on the property thats on the city side it will get addressed. Adjudication is a legal fiction untilthe city take ownership and he noted that this may just be a sewer, water issues that is something completely separate and he just wanted to clarify. Mr. McFarland asked if the paperwork states the city owns the property. Mr. Hall said this is adjudicated and it says that he is going through the process to purchase it. He doesnt want to purchase a problem he doesnt necessarily need to have because the city paid someone to demo the place. Mr. McFarland asked the City Attorney to speak with Mr. Hall after the meeting. Rev. T.J. Stevenson, mayor of Adams Street, came forward in the interest of SEDD and noted they did not have a meeting on the first Monday in this month. She sent an email and a phone call to the gentleman whose acting as the secretary, and she did not get a response. There was no cancellation, rescheduling or anything and they are at a point of losing everything they have because they have not selected officers or done an audit. The deadline for the audit has passed and they are in dire need and may lose state funds and will not be able to pay any bills or receive any money until they can take care of this. She is asking that the council please address this because they are in limbo and if they make it to January 1st, they will not have an organization. Mr. McFarland asked Mr. Creekbaum, City Attorney, if he was aware of the problem. Mr. Creekbaum said yes he is in contact with multiple commissioners about this issue and they are addressing it from a legal perspective, allotting them their legal options and what they can do, but some of it is going to be up to the board itself and how it checks out. Mr. McFarland asked if the board failed to meet, it is going to self-destruct. Mr. Creekbaum explained that there are penalties for failing to file an audit timely and he will leave it to the city and he try not to share legal advise with other boards, but if the city didnt file its audit timely the statute prescribe certain penalties one being you become ineligible for state funding, and other funding that may come through the state. So, there are penalties, and whether there is an extension available that is going to be up to SEDD to figure out. Mr. McFarland asked how many members they need to have a meeting. Mr. Creekbaum stated under that boards bylaws a special meeting requires seven members to call a meeting, well under their bylaws it can be the chair, vice chair or seven members. The board does not have a chair or vice chair right now, so the only way to call a meeting would be seven members. Mr. Muhammad wanted to know who would call the meeting and what authority does the secretary have since he seems to be the next in line and what is his position. Mr. Creekbaum stated the next in line in general is not something that is recognized either in their statutes or the bylaws. It just takes seven of them to call a meeting. Mr. McFarland asked and they dont have seven that is willing to meet. Rev. Stevenson said no and that they had scheduled a meeting, and the young man whose serving as secretary sent out letter telling commissioners not to come to the meeting, so they didnt have a quorum only 5 people showed up. Mr. Creekbaum explained that anything held not on a regular meeting date would be by definition a special meeting unless some advance consent by the board to move that date. Mr. McFarland asked Mr. Creekbaum if he could help them in any way. Mr. Creekbaum stated he has been on the phone most of the day and he is trying as best he can to help them sort this out. Mr. McFarland asked him to keep him informed. Chef Cory Bahr wanted to say that public works have been very helpful to him, and it is a big change from 8 years ago, the last time he did this with the willingness to be helpful. Mr. Dontario Anderson, 1706 Mcgee Street, came forward to invite everyone out on tomorrow night there will be an unveiling of the new nonprofit organization Streets to Stage, they help the young people here in the great City of Monroe, giving them opportunity to showcase their gifts and talents on a bigger stage. It will mean the world if you all come out to the Courtyard Marriott Conference Room. Ms. Kenya Roberson, NELA Chamber of Commerce, came forward to announce their annual end of the year event and it will be held on next Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7pm at the Monroe Civic Center and hopefully they have received their invite, council, and mayor. She noted to Mr. McFarland that she respectfully understands his prior comment. She would appreciate the community coming as well, its not a party its an annual State of the Chamber Address and it gives insight on the chamber, what it means to have a chamber, how important it is, what they have done for the year and what the expectations, and calendar looks like for 2026. They will have a live band; they will be honoring the chamber business of the year and nonprofit of the year. There will be a full course meal, but most importantly knowing where the chamber was last year, the growth and what to look forward to for the new year. She thanked the City of Monroe for the partnership and looks forward to it again next year. ADJOURN. There being no further business to come before the council, the Chairman adjourned the meeting at 7:04 p.m. Mr. Rodney McFarland I Chairman Ms. Carolus S. Riley Council Clerk For extended details on the council meeting please call the Council Clerk Monday-Friday at 318-329-2252 to schedule an appointment to listen to the minute recording.

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