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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BOSSIER CITY STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT THE REGULAR MEETING APRIL 7, 2015 The City Council of the City of Bossier City, State of Louisiana, met in regular session in Council Chambers, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, Louisiana, April 7, 2015, at 3:00 PM Invocation was given by Council Member Scott Irwin Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Timothy Larkin Roll Call as follows: Present: Honorable Councilor Timothy Larkin, President, Honorable Councilors, David Montgomery, Jr., Scott Irwin, Jeffery Darby, Don Williams and Thomas Harvey Absent: Honorable Councilor Jeff Free Also Present: Mayor Lorenz Walker, City Attorney Jimmy Hall and City Clerk Phyllis McGraw By: Mr. Williams Motion to approve the minutes of the March 17, 2015, Regular Council Meeting and dispense with the reading. Seconded by Irwin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion to approve agenda. Seconded by Mr. Darby No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Ceremonial Matters: None Committee Reports: None Unfinished Business: The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 30 Of 2015 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 700 OGILVIE STREET TO CAJUN SOLUTIONS, LLC FOR THE APPRAISED VALUE PURSUANT TO LOUISIANA R.S. 33:4712. WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City owns the property located at 700 Ogilvie Street, more particularly described as: A 0.551 acre tract of land being a portion of an unnumbered lot in East Shreveport Subdivision, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, as per Map Book 60, Page 17, Conveyance Records of said Parish, being more particularly described as follows: From a set ½” iron pipe marking the point of intersection of the East right-of-way line of Monroe Street with the South  right-of-way line of Ogilvie Street, run East along said South right-of-way line of Ogilvie Street, being 20 feet South of and parallel with, the centerline of Ogilvie Street, a distance of 210 feet to a set ½” iron pipe; run thence South along a line 210 feet East of and parallel with the East right-of-way line of Monroe Street, a distance of 130 feet to a set ½" iron pipe; run thence West along a line 130 feet South of and parallel with the South right-of-way line of Ogilvie street, a distance of 100 feet to a set ½” iron pipe; run thence North along a line 110 feet East of and parallel with the East right-of-way line of Monroe Street, a distance of 30 feet to a ½” iron pipe; run thence West along a line 100 feet South of and parallel with the South right-of-way line of Ogilvie Street, a distance of 110 feet to an existing ½” iron rod lying on the East right-of-way line of Monroe Street; run thence North along the East right-of-way line of Monroe Street a distance of 100 feet to the point of beginning together with any buildings or improvements located thereon and being subject to any easements or restriction of record or usage. WHEREAS, the referenced property has been appraised by David W. Volentine, MAI and the market value of the property as of December 10, 2014 is Four Hundred Fifteen Thousand Dollars and no cents ($415,000.00); and WHEREAS, CAJUN SOLUTIONS, LLC, proposes to develop the property into an office building for engineering services and other commercial offices; and WHEREAS, this will convert public property to private ownership generating taxes for all the public entities; and WHEREAS, this will assist with the Downtown Development Plan: and WHEREAS, the proposed facility will generate jobs and taxes and will provide a quality development in the area; and WHEREAS, the City announced the scheduled consideration of this Ordinance at the meeting preceding the meeting at which it is being adopted; and WHEREAS, the general terms of the Ordinance were published once a week for three consecutive weeks at least 15 days prior to its adoption in the Bossier Press Tribune, the City’s official journal; and WHEREAS, the City heard any and all objections to the sale of the property on the day this Ordinance was adopted; and WHEREAS, the City if of the opinion after hearing any such objections, that the public interest would be served by the sale of the referenced property to CAJUN SOLUTIONS, LLC; and  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the referenced property is surplus to the needs of the City of Bossier City, and it after due notice intends to transfer said property pursuant to the provisions of LA.R.S. 33:4712 in consideration of the economic benefit created as a result of said transfer; and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that this ordinance and the contract between the City of Bossier City and CAJUN SOLUTIONS, LLC will remain on file in the office of the Bossier City Council Clerk for public inspection and it constitutes the entirety of agreements between the City of Bossier City and CAJUN SOLUTIONS, LLC; and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that any and all objections to said transactions shall be filed in the office of the Bossier City Council Clerk prior to the adoption of the ordinance and/or by appearing at the Bossier City Council meeting at which this ordinance will be considered for adoption; and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the City of Bossier City is hereby authorized to sell CAJUN SOLUTIONS, LLC the property located at 700 Ogilvie Street, Bossier City, Louisiana for the appraised price of $415,000.00. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Mayor Lorenz Walker is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents in furtherance of this transaction. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance is severable and divisible such that, in the event any provision or portion thereof shall be held or be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this provision and remaining provisions shall continue to be in full force and effect. The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Scott Irwin, and seconded by Mr. Don Williams, and adopted on the 7th, day of April, 2015, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Free ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Timothy Larkin, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 31 Of 2015 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 715 BARKSDALE BOULEVARD, 405 MONROE STREET AND 431 ARCADIA STREET AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR LORENZ WALKER TO SIGN ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS IN CONJUNCTION THEREWITH. WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City desires to facilitate the development of “old downtown” Bossier City; and WHEREAS, funds have been appropriated for these acquisitions to include purchase, closing costs, relocation expenses, real estate commissions and demolition; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that Mayor Lorenz Walker is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary in conjunction with the acquisition of the properties located at 715 Barksdale Boulevard, 405 Monroe Street and 431 Arcadia Street. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that Mayor Lorenz Walker is hereby authorized to sign any and all deeds, closing statements, offer letters, options, or demolition requisitions in conjunction with the referenced properties. The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Thomas Harvey, and seconded by Mr. Don Williams, and adopted on the 7th, day of April, 2015, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Free ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ Timothy Larkin, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 32 Of 2015 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A BID FOR THE RIGHT AND PRIVILEGE OF PLACING AND MAINTAINING BUS BENCHES WITH ADVERTISING ON THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, GRANTING THAT RIGHT AND PRIVILEGE, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, the City received proposals on June 17, 2014 in response to a Request for Proposals for the exclusive right and privilege of placing and maintaining bus benches on public right-of-way at SporTran bus stops; and WHEREAS, the highest rated, responsible proposal in accordance with the specifications and terms set forth in the above-referenced request for proposals was submitted by Go Graphics of Shreveport, LLC; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the proposal of Go Graphics of Shreveport, LLC be and is accepted, subject to the terms and conditions herein contained; and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Mayor, be and is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Go Graphics of Shreveport, LLC (the “Contract”) subject to the terms and conditions of the attached contract; and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the right and privilege to construct, operate, and maintain benches at SporTran public transportation stops on the public right-of-way in the City of Bossier City beginning on February 1, 2015, be and the same is hereby granted to Go Graphics of Shreveport, LLC, hereinafter referred to as the “Grantee”, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Grantee shall be authorized to make provisions for bench installation, including construction of concrete bases prior to February 1, 2015, effective upon execution of the Contract. BE IT FUTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Scott Irwin, and seconded by Mr. Don Williams, and adopted on the 7th, day of April, 2015, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Free ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Timothy Larkin, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 33 Of 2015 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS LOT 318, LESS THE N. 10FT, LOT 319 OF EAST SHREVEPORT SUBDIVISION AND EAST 37FT OF LOTS 300, 301, 302 OF EAST SHREVEPORT SUBDIVISION AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR LORENZ WALKER TO SIGN ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS IN CONJUNCTION THEREWITH.  WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City desires to facilitate the development of “old downtown” Bossier City; and WHEREAS, funds have been appropriated for these acquisitions to include purchase, closing costs, relocation expenses, real estate commissions and demolition; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that Mayor Lorenz Walker is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary in conjunction with the acquisition of the properties described as Lot 318, Less the N. 10ft, Lot 319 of East Shreveport Subdivision and East 37ft, of Lots 300, 301, 302 of East Shreveport Subdivision. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that Mayor Lorenz Walker is hereby authorized to sign any and all deeds, closing statements, offer letters, options, or demolition requisitions in conjunction with the referenced properties. The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Don Williams, and seconded by Mr. Scott Irwin, and adopted on the 7th, day of April, 2015, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Free ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Timothy Larkin, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City New Business: Witness opening of sealed bids for Knolin Lift Station: 1. JPD Construction $ 85,900.00 2. Petron, LLC $ 144,137.50 3. Pulley Construction $ 154,425.00 4. Utili-Serve $ 114,408.00 5. Yor-Wic Construction $ 153,690.00 By: Mr. Irwin Motion to approve reading of bids. Seconded by Mr. Williams No Comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Witness opening of sealed bids for Douglas Dr. & Plantation Dr. Ext, Phase 2: 1. Best Yet Builders $ 5,104,085.90 2. Blount Brothers Construction $ 5,865,837.20 3. Fessler & Bowman $ 4,968,406.00 4. F.J. Burnell, Inc. $ 4,980.243.50 5. J.B. James Construction, LLC. $ 7,512,193.81 By: Mr. Irwin Motion to approve reading of bids. Seconded by Mr. Harvey No Comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Witness opening of sealed bids for Scrap Water Meters: 1. B&B Towing & Recovery $ 185,800.54 2. International Rec, Inc $ 155,124.38 3. River City Iron & Metal $ 183,808.40 By: Mr. Irwin Motion to approve reading of bids. Seconded by Mr. Williams No Comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous The following ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 34 OF 2015 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE AT A B-3 (GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT) LOCATION, 2216 BENTON ROAD, BOSSIER CITY, LA, FOR THE RETAIL SALES OF HIGH AND LOW CONTENT ALCOHOL FOR ON PREMISE CONSUMPTION AT A SPORTS BAR. (Joanna F. Alexander) WHEREAS, Joanna F. Alexander has applied to the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission for Conditional Use Approval at a B-3 location, 2216 Benton Road, Bossier City, LA, for the retail sales of high and low content alcohol for on premise consumption at a sports bar, and WHEREAS, a public hearing for the application was held on March 9, 2015, and WHEREAS, the Planning Department has submitted the results of said public hearing, to the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Bossier City. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. That the Conditional Use for the retail sales of high and low content alcohol for on premise consumption at a sports bar located at 2216 Benton Road, Bossier City, LA 71111 is hereby approved. Motion was made by Mr. Thomas Harvey and seconded by Mr. Don Williams to adopt the above ordinance. Upon the following vote, the ordinance was duly adopted on the 7th, day of April, 2015, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Free ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ TIMOTHY LARKIN, PRESIDENT ____________________________ PHYLLIS MCGRAW, CITY CLERK C-21-15 By: Mr. Harvey Motion to introduce an Ordinance to appropriate $350,000 to come from the Sales Tax Improvements Fund to be used for design and construction of High Mast Style Lighting for the Shed Road/I-220Interchange. Seconded by Mr. Irwin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Harvey Motion to introduce an Ordinance to appropriate $47,569 to come from Sales Tax Capital Improvement Fund to be used to contract with AEP/Swepco to install nineteen 250 Watt HPS Roadway lights on existing poles running along Shed Road, I-220 to Stockwell Road. Seconded by Mr. Williams No Comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Irwin Motion to introduce an Ordinance authorizing the City of Bossier City, Louisiana, to incur debt and to borrow from the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority not exceeding $5,000,000 to mature not later than twenty (20) years from date of original issue, at a rate or rates not exceeding four (4%) percent per annum, for the purpose of redevelopment of Downtown Bossier City, Louisiana; and providing for other matter in connection with the foregoing. Seconded by Mr. Montgomery, Jr. No Comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to introduce and Ordinance to adopt the amended Hotel/Motel Taxes Fund Budget for 2015 to include proposed CenturyLink Center Capital Budget. Seconded by Mr. Irwin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Agenda Item called: Introduce an Ordinance appropriating 2014 surplus unappropriated General Fund Fund Balance and retained earnings from Proprietary Funds to provide for Salary Adjustments for City Employees. Item failed due to lack of motion Bossier City, Louisiana April 7, 2015 The City Council of the City of Bossier City, Louisiana met in regular public session at 3:00 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at the regular meeting place of said City Council in the Council Chambers located at 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, Louisiana, pursuant to the provisions of written notice given to each and every member thereof and duly posted in the manner required by law. Timothy Larkin, Council President, called the meeting to order and on roll call, the following members were present: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams and Mr. Harvey ABSENT: Mr. Free Lorenz J. Walker, Mayor, and Phyllis McGraw, Clerk of the Council, also attended. The meeting was called to order and the roll called with the above results. The President stated that one purpose of the meeting was for canvassing and tabulating the returns of an election held in Bossier City (the “City”) on March 28, 2015, on the question of renewal of two 10-year property tax millages for the purpose of operating and maintaining the Fire and Police Departments of the City, and thereupon presented the following proces verbal, which was adopted by the following vote: YEAS: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none PROCES VERBAL BE IT KNOWN AND REMEMBERED that on this 7th day of April, 2015, at 3:00 o’clock p.m., in accordance with a resolution of the City Council (the “Council”), governing authority of the City of Bossier City, Louisiana, adopted on November 4, 2014, and recorded in the records of said Council, notice of which meeting was issued and published according to law, the undersigned members of the Council, being a quorum thereof, met at the regular meeting place of the Council, and according to law examined the tabulation blanks, certificates and statements which were received from the Commissioners and Commissioners-in-Charge of the election held in Bossier City, Louisiana on March 28, 2015, in accordance with said resolution, together with the transcription of the totals made by the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Parish Custodian of Voting Machines in and for Bossier Parish to determine the following propositions: MILLAGE RENEWAL FOR FIRE AND POLICE PURPOSES PROPOSITION NO. 1 Shall the City of Bossier City, State of Louisiana, continue to levy an eight and forty-five hundredths (8.45) mills tax on all property subject to taxation in said City, for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2016 and ending with the year 2025, with collections from the levy of the tax estimated to be $4,944,723 for one entire year, for the purpose of operating and maintaining the Fire and Police Departments of the City? MILLAGE RENEWAL FOR FIRE AND POLICE PURPOSES PROPOSITION NO. 2 Shall the City of Bossier City, State of Louisiana, continue to levy a two and seventy-five hundredths (2.75) mills tax on all property subject to taxation in said City, for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2016 and ending with the year 2025, with collections from the levy of the tax estimated to be $1,609,300 for one entire year, for the purpose of operating and maintaining the Fire and Police Departments of the City? The results of said election on the Millage Renewal Proposition No. 1 proved to be as follows: Number of Number of Ward Precinct Votes in Favor Votes Against of Proposition Proposition 01 01 60 5 01 02 84 11  Number of Number of Ward Precinct Votes in Favor Votes Against of Proposition Proposition 01 03 50 11 01 03A 29 9 01 03B (part) 11 1 01 04 (part) 95 18 01 05 29 4 02 02 77 10 02 03 8 0 02 03A 30 6 02 04-1 41 7 02 04-2 38 5 02 05A 5 0 02 06 (part) 17 1 02 07 41 9 02 08 8 7 02 09 (part) 25 11 02 10 36 1 02 11 13 3 02 11A 7 0 02 12A 22 5 02 12B 17 4 02 12C 16 2 02 13 42 6 02 14 21 8 02 15 4 1 02 16 27 8 02 16A 2 0 02 17A (part) 14 2 02 17B 14 4 02 19 12 2 02 20 33 8 02 21A (part) 14 2 02 21B (part) 0 1 02 21C (part) 77 18 02 21D-1 (part) 63 14 02 21D-2 (part) 74 10 04 08A (part) 21 3 04 08B-1 (part) 48 10 04 08B-2 (part) 37 12 04 08C (part) 1 0  04 08D 5 2 04 08F (part) 0 0 04 10-1 (part) 31 14 04 10-2 (part) 19 3 04 11C (part) 3 0 Absentees 485 104 TOTALS 1806 362 We therefore ascertained that the majority of qualified electors of the City of Bossier City, Louisiana qualified to vote under the Constitution and laws of the State of Louisiana voting in said election in the City voted in favor of the Millage Renewal Proposition No. 1. The results of said election on the Millage Renewal Proposition No. 2 proved to be as follows: Number of Number of Ward Precinct Votes in Favor Votes Against of Proposition Proposition 01 01 60 5 01 02 82 13 01 03 47 14 01 03A 31 7 01 03B (part) 11 1 01 04 (part) 85 22 01 05 27 4 02 02 77 10 02 03 8 1 02 03A 29 7 02 04-1 41 7 02 04-2 38 5 02 05A 6 0 02 06 (part) 15 3 02 07 40 10 02 08 8 7 02 09 (part) 24 12 02 10 34 2 02 11 14 3 02 11A 7 0 02 12A 17 8 02 12B 18 3 02 12C 15 3 02 13 42 5  02 14 21 8 02 15 4 1 02 16 27 8 02 16A 2 0 02 17A (part) 14 2 02 17B 13 5 02 19 12 2 02 20 30 10 02 21A (part) 14 1 02 21B (part) 0 1 02 21C (part) 76 19 02 21D-1 (part) 65 12 02 21D-2 (part) 71 13 04 08A (part) 20 4 04 08B-1 (part) 48 10 04 08B-2 (part) 36 12 04 08C (part) 1 0 04 08D 4 2 04 08F (part) 0 0 04 10-1 (part) 30 15 04 10-2 (part) 19 3 04 11C (part) 3 0 Absentees 485 102 TOTALS 1771 382 We therefore ascertained that the majority of qualified electors of the City of Bossier City, Louisiana qualified to vote under the Constitution and laws of the State of Louisiana voting in said election in the City voted in favor of Millage Renewal Proposition No. 2.  At the same time and place, we did examine and canvass the returns as evidenced by said tabulation blanks, certificates, and statements received from the election Commissioners and Commissioners-in-Charge, the correctness of which were sworn to by the election Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners according to law, and our finding was that the returns indicated a majority voted in favor of Millage Renewal Proposition No. 1 and Millage Renewal Proposition No. 2. Therefore, we declare that the result of said election is in favor of Millage Renewal Proposition No. 1 and Millage Renewal Proposition No. 2 as stated above. In accordance with law, a resolution promulgating the aforesaid results was adopted, and the Secretary of the Jury was ordered to have a copy of said resolution signed by the President and published in one issue of the Bossier Press Tribune, a newspaper published in Bossier City and of general circulation in said City. We did, likewise, order that one copy of this proces verbal be sent to the Secretary of State to be recorded in the archives of the State of Louisiana, and that one copy be sent to the Clerk of the District Court of Bossier Parish to be recorded in the mortgage records of said Parish and that one copy be filed in the archives of this Council. THUS DONE AND SIGNED in the presence of William Buffington and Jimmy Hall, competent witnesses, on this 7th day of April, 2015, at a meeting of the Bossier City Council in Bossier City, Louisiana, by the undersigned members of said Council present and participating in the canvass of said election. WITNESSES: _ , President , V. President ____ , Councilman , Councilman , Councilman , Councilman , Councilman The following resolution was thereupon introduced, and pursuant to a motion made by Mr. Don Williams and seconded by Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., was adopted by the following vote: YEAS: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams and Mr. Harvey NAY: none RESOLUTION NO. 28 OF 2015 A RESOLUTION PROMULGATING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA, ON MARCH 28, 2015. WHEREAS, on March 28, 2015, an election was held in Bossier City, Louisiana, to determine the propositions hereinafter set out; WHEREAS, the returns of said election were canvassed by the City Council according to law and notice duly given as provided by law, and the results of said election were declared to be in favor of said propositions; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bossier City, Louisiana, as follows:  SECTION 1. An election was held in Bossier City, Louisiana, on March 28, 2015, to determine the propositions hereinafter set out; that said election was duly and properly called by the City Council by a resolution adopted on November 4, 2014, and recorded in the records of said City Council, that notice of said election embracing all matters required by law to be contained therein was given by publication in the Bossier Press Tribune, a newspaper published in City of Bossier City, Louisiana, and of general circulation in Bossier City, on January 14, January 21, January 28, and February 4, 2015, at least once a week for four consecutive weeks, the first of said publications being not less than 45 days nor more than 90 days prior to the date set for said election; that this City Council did in said resolution designate the polling places for said election and did provide for the use of voting machines in the conduct of said election; that election officials were duly selected; that each election official received the certificate of instruction of the use of the voting machines and his duties in connection therewith as required by law; that the State Custodian of Voting Machines and the Clerk of Court and Ex- Officio Parish Custodian of Voting Machines of Bossier Parish made available on the day of the election at the polling places designated for the conduct of said election the necessary voting machines and all necessary equipment and paraphernalia required by law in connection with the use of voting machines at elections; that the Registrar of Voters and the Clerk of Court of Bossier Parish furnished to the election Commissioners and Commissioners-in-Charge copies of the precinct registers for each precinct or ward entitled to vote at such polling places; that the Louisiana Secretary of State prepared and certified the ballot used in the voting machines as required by law; that the proposition voted on in said election and as it appeared in said voting machine was in due form provided by law and the resolution adopted by this City Council on November 4, 2014, calling said special election; that the results of said election were written on a large sheet of paper at said polling places, which sheet of paper was signed by each of the election officials designated to conduct such election at said polling places and which sheet was thereupon posted in public view at the polling places in accordance with law; that only qualified electors under the Constitution and laws of the State of Louisiana voted at said election; that the officials who served at said election were duly and properly appointed; that the places of all absent election officials were properly filled in accordance with law; that before opening the polls all election officials were properly sworn in accordance with law; that the polls at the voting places were opened at 7:00 a.m. and remained open and until not later than 8:00 p.m.; that after the closing of the polls the votes for and against the proposition were properly counted and tallied and the necessary tabulation blanks, certificates and statements were made by the election officials in accordance with law and the voting machines delivered to the Clerk of Court and Ex- Officio Custodian of Voting Machines in and for Bossier Parish, Louisiana, and a copy of the results of said election delivered to the Clerk of the District Court of Bossier Parish as required by Louisiana Revised Statutes 18:571; that on March 31, 2015, that being the third day after said election the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Custodian of Voting Machines, after breaking the seals and opening the voting machines used in said election did transcript the totals for the proposition voted upon at said election; and that all things whatsoever required by law to be done in connection with the holding of said election were properly and duly performed in manner and form as required by Chapter 4 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and the general election laws of the State of Louisiana. SECTION 2. In said election the following Millage Renewal Propositions were approved by a majority of the electors qualified to vote and voting in said election in the City of Bossier City, Louisiana: MILLAGE RENEWAL FOR FIRE AND POLICE PURPOSES PROPOSITION NO. 1 Shall the City of Bossier City, State of Louisiana, continue to levy an eight and forty-five hundredths (8.45) mills tax on all property subject to taxation in said City, for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2016 and ending with the year 2025, with collections from the levy of the tax estimated to be $4,944,723 for one entire year, for the purpose of operating and maintaining the Fire and Police Departments of the City? MILLAGE RENEWAL FOR FIRE AND POLICE PURPOSES PROPOSITION NO. 2 Shall the City of Bossier City, State of Louisiana, continue to levy a two and seventy-five hundredths (2.75) mills tax on all property subject to taxation in said City, for a period of ten (10) years,  beginning with the year 2016 and ending with the year 2025, with collections from the levy of the tax estimated to be $1,609,300 for one entire year, for the purpose of operating and maintaining the Fire and Police Departments of the City? SECTION 3. The results of said election shall be promulgated by publication of this resolution of promulgation one time in the Bossier Press Tribune, a newspaper published in Bossier City, Louisiana, the official journal of the Council and of general circulation in Bossier City, Louisiana. ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 7th day of April, 2015. _______________________________ TIMOTHY LARKIN, President ATTEST: ____________________________ PHYLLIS McGRAW Clerk of the Council (Other business not pertinent to the present excerpt may be found of record in the official minute book.) Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned. ______________________________ TIMOTHY LARKIN, President ATTEST: _____________________________ PHYLLIS McGRAW Clerk of the Council STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF BOSSIER I, PHYLLIS McGRAW, certify that I am the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana. I further certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an excerpt from the minutes of a regular meeting of the City Council, held on April 7, 2015, and of a resolution adopted at said meeting, as said minutes and resolution appear officially of record in my possession. IN FAITH WHEREOF, witness my official signature and the impress of the official seal of the City of Bossier City, Louisiana, on this 7th day of April, 2015. PHYLLIS McGRAW Clerk of the Council [S E A L] The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 29 OF 2015 A RESOLUTION TO HIRE A LABORER I TO FILL A VACANT POSITION IN PUBLIC WORKS WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2 of 2010 implemented a hiring freeze requiring Bossier City Council approval for the hiring of any personnel; and WHEREAS, one vacancy exist in the Solid Waste division and filling this position will allow operations to continue. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that the administration is authorized to hire a Laborer I. The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Don Williams, and second by Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., and adopted on the 7th day of April, 2015, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Free ABSTAIN: none ______________________________ Timothy Larkin, President ______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 30 OF 2015 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF A REPLACEMENT FOR ONE COMMUNICATIONS POLICE OFFICER TO REPLACE A RESIGNATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2 of 2010 implemented a hiring freeze requiring Bossier City Council approval for the hiring of any personnel; WHEREAS, a vacancy now exists in the Police Department, and filling this position will allow operations to continue;  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that the administration is authorized to hire one Communications Police Officer to replace a resignation from the Department. The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Thomas Harvey, and second by Mr. Don Williams, and adopted on the 7th day of April, 2015, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Free ABSTAIN: none ______________________________ Timothy Larkin, President ______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 31 OF 2015 A RESOLUTION TO FILL A VACANT POSITION IN THE BUILDING INSPECTIONS AND PERMITS DIVISION AS A RESULT OF A RECENT VOLUNTARY RESIGNATION. __________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2 of 2010 implemented a hiring freeze requiring Bossier City Council approval for hiring and promoting personnel; and WHEREAS, a vacancy now exist for a Building Inspector in the Building Inspections and Permits Division. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that by the City Council of the City of Bossier City, in regular session convened, does hereby authorize to fill a vacant position in the Building Inspection and Permits Division as a result of a recent voluntary resignation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign any and all documents in connection with the furtherance of this Resolution. The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Don Williams, and seconded by Mr. Thomas Harvey, and adopted on the 7th day of April, 2015, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Free ABSTAIN: none ______________________________ Timothy Larkin, President ______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 32 OF 2015 A RESOLUTION TO HIRE OR PROMOTE ONE UTILITY WORKER IN LIFT STATIONS, ONE INDUSTRIAL WASTE INSPECTOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS AND ONE UTILITY WORKER IN SEWER MAINTENANCE TO REPLACE VACANT POSITIONS IN PUBLIC UTILITIES. _____________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Bossier City authorizes the hiring or promotion of one Utility Worker in Lift Stations, one Industrial Waste Inspector in Environmental Affairs and one Utility Worker in Sewer Maintenance to replace vacant positions in Public Utilities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Bossier City, in regular session convened, does hereby authorize the hiring or promotion of one Utility Worker in Lift Stations, one Industrial Waste Inspector in Environmental Affairs and one Utility Worker in Sewer Maintenance to replace vacant positions in Public Utilities. The above and foregoing Resolution, read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Don Williams and seconded by Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., and adopted on the 7th day of April, 2015, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Free ABSTAIN: none ______________________________ Timothy Larkin, President ______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Public Hearing to amend the FY 2009, 2013 & 2014 CDBG Annual Action Plans. Kawanda Jackson, Community Development Authority, explained changes to action plans. No Public Comment Public Hearing Closed  RESOLUTION NO. 33 OF 2015 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN AMENDEMENT TO THE FY 2009 and 2013 and 2014 ACTION PLANS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bossier City, Louisiana that the City of Bossier City Council hereby supports the City’s Five-Year Consolidated Strategy Plan and Action Plan and application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for funding (Entitlement Status) under authority of the Consolidation for the following: Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS): title I of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. 12702-12711; Community Development Block Grants (CDBG): title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. 5304-5320; Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG): title VI, subtitle B, of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 11371-11378; HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME): title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez Nation Affordable Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. 12741-12839; Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA): the AIDS; Housing Opportunity Act, 42 U.S.C. 12901-12912; Also serving as a basis for determining requirements in this rule are the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-3619), title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act, and Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u). WHEREAS, the primary objective of the Community Development Entitlement Program is the development of viable urban communities, including decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income, and whereas, consistent with this primary objective, the Federal Assistance realized from this application is for the support of community development activities which are directed toward the following specific objectives: (1) The elimination of slums and blight and the prevention of blighting influences and the deterioration of property and neighborhood and community facilities of importance to the welfare of the community, principally persons of low and moderate income; (2) The elimination of conditions which are detrimental to health, safety and public welfare, through code enforcement, demolition, interim rehabilitation assistance, and related activities; (3) The conversation of the city’s housing stock in order to provide a decent home and a suitable living environment for all persons, but principally those of low and moderate income; (4) The improvement of the quality of community services, principally for persons of low and moderate income, which are essential for sound community development; (5) The reduction of the isolation of income groups within communities and geographical areas and the promotion of an increase in the diversity and vitality of neighborhoods of housing opportunities for person of lower  income and the revitalization of deteriorating neighborhoods to attract persons of higher income; and (6) The restoration and preservation of properties of special value or historic, architecture or aesthetic reasons. WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City possess legal authority to apply for this grant amendment: NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Bossier City hereby supports Lorenz Walker, Mayor of Bossier City, Louisiana, the chief official of Bossier City, to apply for and sign all document as necessary and appropriate to transfer funds in the following amounts: Funding will be transferred from the following activities: Funding will be transferred from the following: Name FY HUD # ID# Amount Barksdale Annex Sidewalk Project 2009 254 0005 $3,166.00 Low Income Youth Sports Program 2013 322 0010 $2,410.00 Housing and Financial Aid Program 2013 324 0012 $1,261.45 TOTAL: $6,837.45 $6,837.45 will be transferred to the FY 2014 Housing Rehabilitation Activity Name FY HUD # ID# Amount Housing Rehabilitation 2014 327 0001 $6,837.45 Location: Community Wide Total New Funding Amount: $250,000.00 + $6837.45 = $256,837.45 Outcome/Objective Number: DH-1 Performance Indicator: Number of households that have been assisted by Housing Rehabilitation Regulatory Cites: 24CFR 570.208(a)(3); 24 CFR 570.202(a)(1) NOW THEREFORE, Be it Resolved that the City of Bossier city hereby supports Lorenz Walker, Mayor of Bossier City, Louisiana, the chief official of Bossier City, to apply for and sign all document as necessary and appropriate in the City’s application of Housing and Urban Development Programs. This resolution having been submitted to a vote with Motion by Mr. Scott Irwin and second by Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., and declared adopted on the 7th day of April, 2015, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Free ABSTAIN: none ______________________________ Timothy Larkin, President ______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to approve Parade Fee Waiver for the following: Kerr Kat Dash (5K), May 9, 2015, Crossfit Mutare 5K (Mutare Mayhem) May 9, 2015 and 5K Run for the Cause, October 10, 2015. Seconded by Mr. Irwin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Hearing of appeal for inoperable vehicle located at 334 Greenacres Boulevard, Joseph Maggio. Mickey Frazier, Property Standards, went over process. Mr. Joseph Maggio asked for more time. By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to allow Mr. Maggio 30 more days to bring vehicle into compliance. Seconded by Mr. Harvey No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion to approve Report of Change Order 1 and Final for 2013 City Wide Concrete Repairs an increase of $32,372.70. Total cost of contract with Change Order $998,517.50. Seconded by Mr. Irwin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous There being no further business to come before this Council, meeting adjourned at 3:35 PM by Mr. Larkin Respectfully submitted: Phyllis McGraw City Clerk Publish: April 22, 2015 Bossier Press Tribune