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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BOSSIER CITY STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT THE REGULAR MEETING October 20, 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, October 20, 2015, at 3:00 PM Invocation was given by Council Member Scott Irwin Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Jeff Free Roll Call as follows: Present: Honorable Councilor Don Williams, President, Honorable Councilors, David Montgomery, Jr., Timothy Larkin, Scott Irwin and Jeff Free Absent: Honorable Councilors Jeffery Darby and Thomas Harvey Also Present: Mayor Lorenz Walker, City Attorney Jimmy Hall and Deputy City Clerk Jennifer Emert By: Mr. Irwin Motion to approve the minutes of the October 6, 2015, Regular Council Meeting and dispense with the reading. Seconded by Mr. Montgomery, Jr. No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to amend Agenda to delete item #6 under Old Business and add #13 under New Business - Adopt a Resolution authorizing the replacement of one Civic Center Event Coordinator position. Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion to approve Agenda as amended. Seconded by Mr. Montgomery, Jr. No Comment Vote in favor or motion is unanimous Ceremonial Matters/Recognition of Guests: Joe Buffington, Finance Director, gave Council Monthly Financial Update. Old Business: The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 111 Of 2015 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE ENGAGEMENT OF MCELROY, QUIRK & BURCH TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO AUDIT THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY AND CENTURYLINK ARENA FUND.  WHEREAS, McElroy, Quirk & Burch are certified public accountants licensed to practice in Louisiana and have experience with auditing governmental entities; and WHEREAS the referenced entities are required to have annual audits and receive a comprehensive annual financial report for the year ended December 31, 2015; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that Don Williams is hereby authorized to execute letters of engagement with McElroy, Quirk & Burch to conduct the referenced audit. The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of David Montgomery, Jr., and seconded by Mr. Jeff Free, and adopted on the 20th, day of October, 2015, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Irwin, Mr. Williams and Mr. Free NAYS: Mr. Larkin ABSENT: Mr. Harvey, Mr. Darby ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, President ____________________________ Jennifer Emert, Deputy City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 112 of 2015 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS 310 MONROE STREET AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY NECSSARY FOR PROPERTY ACQUISITION IN THE OLD DOWNTOWN AREA OF BOSSIER CITY FOR THE BOSSIER RE- ENVISIONING PROJECT WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City desires to facilitate the development of the area known as old downtown; and WHEREAS, the funds have been appropriated for these acquisitions to include the purchase, closing costs, relocation and reestablishment expenses, real estate commissions and demolition expenses; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana in regular session convened, that Mayor Lorenz J. Walker is hereby authorized to sign and all documents necessary in conjunction with the acquisition of properties described as:  1. 310 Monroe Whose Legal Description is: BEGIN AT INTERSECTION OF BARKSDALE BLVD & MONROE ST, 135 FT N OF SW COR OF UNDIVIDED BLK FOR PT OF BEGIN, THENCE N 30 FT, THENCE E 110 FT, THENCE S 30 FT, THENCE W 110 FT TO PT OF BEGIN, EAST SHREVEPORT SUBDV. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Mayor Lorenz J. Walker is hereby authorized to sign all deeds, closing statements, offer letters, options or demolition requisitions and any other agreements necessary to acquire the referenced properties. The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., and seconded by Mr. Scott Irwin, and adopted on the 20th, day of October, 2015, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Williams and Mr. Free NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Harvey, Mr. Darby ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, President ____________________________ Jennifer Emert, Deputy City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 113 Of 2015 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE ENGAGEMENT OF MCELROY, QUIRK & BURCH TO PERFORM AN AUDIT OF WATER AND SEWER FUNDS, BOND PROCEEDS AND UTILITY ACTIVITY FROM 2007-2015 AND DECLARING A COUNCIL INVESTIGATION OF THE SAME PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.09 OF THE BOSSIER CITY CHARTER. WHEREAS, rates were increased to accumulate funds for future capital utility projects; and WHEREAS, bonds were refunded to provide significant annual savings; and WHEREAS recent reports show a significant negative net change in fund balance for 2015. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that McElroy, Quirk & Burch are hereby engaged to perform an audit of Water and Sewer Funds, Expenditure of Bond Proceeds and all utility expenditures and collections; and  BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Bossier City Council does hereby declare a council investigation pursuant to Section 3.09 of the Bossier City Charter of the Water and Sewer Funds, bond proceeds and utility activity and hereby appropriates $60,000 dollars from Water and Sewer Contingency Funds to fund the same. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Don Williams is hereby authorized to sign the referenced engagement. The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., and seconded by Mr. Scott Irwin, and adopted on the 20th, day of October, 2015, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Irwin, Mr. Williams, Mr. Larkin and Mr. Free NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Harvey, Mr. Darby ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, President ____________________________ Jennifer Emert, Deputy City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 114 Of 2015 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $773,920.50 FROM THE SALES TAX CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND TO UPGRADE THE IN-CAR-CAMERA EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE CAPACITY TO FACILITATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF BODY CAMERAS FOR THE BOSSIER CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT. WHEREAS, L-3 Mobile Vision, Inc. has provided a reliable in-car-camera system but technology has changed improving the capability of the systems over the 10 years since they were installed; and WHEREAS the in-car-camera system and server can be modified with better technology so that the body camera system can be uploaded to the server without the need for docking the body camera; and  WHEREAS the body worn camera system interfacing with the in-camera system will facilitate the ability of officers to keep the camera with them off duty and during part-time employment; and WHEREAS L-3 will provide 200 body worn cameras at no cost to the City with the implementation of this upgrade. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that Bossier City Council does hereby appropriate $773,920.50 from the Sales Tax Capital Improvement Fund to upgrade the in-car-camera system with server capacity to handle the uploads generated by the body worn cameras. The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., and seconded by Mr. Scott Irwin, and adopted on the 20th, day of October, 2015, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Williams and Mr. Free NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Harvey, Mr. Darby ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, President ____________________________ Jennifer Emert, Deputy City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 115 Of 2015 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $542,247.00 FROM THE SEWER CAPITAL AND CONTINGENCY FUND TO CONSTRUCT THE ARTHUR RAY TEAGUE DRAINAGE CONTROL PROJECT. WHEREAS the Red River rising to flood stage caused water to flow from the river through drainage pipes exposing the Red River Sewer Plant and the War Veterans Home to potential flooding; and WHEREAS emergency actions had to be taken to plug the drainage pipes and pump water back to the river; and  WHEREAS the drainage control project will stop the rising river water from flooding through the drainage system; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that $542,247.00 is hereby appropriated from the Sewer Capital and Contingency Fund to construct the Arthur Ray Teague Drainage control project; and The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., and seconded by Mr. Scott Irwin, and adopted on the 20th, day of October, 2015, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Williams and Mr. Free NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Harvey, Mr. Darby ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, President ____________________________ Jennifer Emert, Deputy City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 116 Of 2015 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE ENGAGEMENT OF HEARD, MCELROY AND VESTAL TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO AUDIT THE FIREMEN’S PENSION AND RELIEF FUND AND THE POLICEMEN’S PENSION AND RELIEF FUND OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY. WHEREAS, Heard, McElroy and Vestal are certified public accountants licensed to practice in Louisiana and have experience with auditing governmental entities; and WHEREAS the referenced entities are required to have annual audits and receive a comprehensive annual financial report for the year ended December 31, 2015; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that Don Williams is hereby authorized to execute letters of engagement with Heard, McElroy and Vestal to conduct the referenced audit. The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., and seconded by Mr. Scott Irwin, and adopted on the 20th, day of October, 2015, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Irwin, Mr. Larkin, Mr. Williams and Mr. Free NAYS: ABSENT: Mr. Harvey, Mr. Darby ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, President ____________________________ Jennifer Emert, Deputy City Clerk New Business: The following ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 117 OF 2015 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE AT A B-3(GENERAL BUSINESS) LOCATION, 1050 GEORGE DEMENT DRIVE, BOSSIER CITY, LA, FOR THE RETAIL SALES OF LOW AND HIGH CONTENT ALCOHOL FOR OFF PREMISE CONSUMPTION AT A RETAIL LOCATION. (The Kroger Company) WHEREAS, The Kroger Company has applied to the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission for Conditional Use Approval at a B-3 (General Business) location, 1050 George Dement Drive, Bossier City, LA, for the retail sales for off premise consumption of low and high content alcohol at a retail location, and WHEREAS, a public hearing for the application was held on October 5, 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 for off premise consumption of low and high content alcohol at a retail location located at 1050 George Dement Drive, Bossier City, LA 71111 is hereby approved. Motion was made by Mr. David Montgomery Jr. and seconded by Mr. Scott Irwin to adopt the above ordinance. Upon the following vote, the ordinance was duly adopted on the 20th, day of October, 2015, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Williams and Mr. Free NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Harvey, Mr. Darby ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, President ____________________________ Jennifer Emert, Deputy City Clerk C-62-15 The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 118 OF 2015 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THAT AN EMERGENCY DID EXIST IN THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY WHICH AFFECTED PROPERTY, PUBLIC HEALTH, AND SAFETY DUE TO A SEWER MAIN COLLAPSE AT EAST TEXAS AND AIRLINE. WHEREAS, a sewer line collapsed at this location requiring immediate repair. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, hereby declares that this situation constituted an emergency and affected property, health, and safety due to the sewer manhole collapse. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that funds to repair the sewer main will come from the Sewer Capital and Contingency Fund, in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 with the furtherance of this Ordinance. The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., and seconded by Mr. Don Williams, and adopted on the 20th, day of October, 2015, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Williams and Mr. Free NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Harvey, Mr. Darby ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, President ____________________________ Jennifer Emert, Deputy City Clerk By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to introduce an Ordinance to appropriate $600,000 to come from the Riverboat Capital Improvement Fund to be used to contract with Design Professionals for the design of Viking Drive Improvements as it runs from Airline Drive to Swan Lake Road. Seconded by Mr. Williams No Comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to introduce an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to the current Solid Waste Contract. Seconded by Mr. Irwin No Comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 98 OF 2015 A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING OFF-SYSTEM BRIDGE PROGRAM COMPLIANCE FOR 2015-2016 FOR THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA WHEREAS, the Code of Federal Regulations as enacted by the United States Congress mandates that all structures defined as bridges located on all public roads shall be inspected and rated for safe load capacity and posted in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards, and that an inventory of these bridges be maintained by each State; and WHEREAS, responsibility to inspect, rate, and load post these bridges under the authority of Bossier City in accordance with those Standards is delegated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to Bossier Parish, and is delegated by Bossier Parish to Bossier City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the governing authority of Bossier City (herein referred to as the City), that the City in regular meeting assembled does hereby certify to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (herein referred to as the DOTD), to qualify for program participation for the period of 1 October, 2015, through 30 September, 2016: 1. The City has performed all interim inspections on all City owned or maintained bridges in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards. 2. All bridges owned or maintained by the City have been structurally analyzed and rated by the City as to the safe load capacity in accordance with AASHTO Manual for Maintenance Inspection of Bridges. The load posting information that has been determined by the LA DOTD for all bridges, where the maximum legal load under Louisiana State law exceeds the load permitted under the operating rating as determined above, has been critically reviewed by the City. Load posting information has been updated by the City to reflect all structural changes, any obsolete structural ratings or any missing structural ratings. 3. All City owned or maintained bridges which require load posting or closings are load posted or closed in accordance with the table in the DOTD Engineering Directives and Standards Manual Directive No. 1.1.1.8. All DOTD supplied load posting information concerning a bridge has been critically reviewed by the City prior to load posting. 4. All bridges owned or maintained by the City are shown on the attached list in the format specified by the DOTD. Corrections to data supplied to the City by the LA DOTD are noted. These stipulations are prerequisites to participation by Bossier Parish and Bossier City in the Off-System Bridge Replacement Programs. The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., and second by Mr. Don Williams, and adopted on the 20th, day of October, 2015, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Williams and Mr. Free NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Harvey, Mr. Darby ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, President ____________________________ Jennifer Emert, Deputy City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: Resolution No. 99 Of 2015 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF AN ACCOUNT CLERK I IN THE WATER BILLING DEPARTMENT CUSTOMER SERVICE ________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, one Account Clerk I, in the Water Billing Department Customer Service has transferred to Permits and it is necessary to hire another Account Clerk I; and 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 an Account Clerk I in the Water Billing Department Customer Service. The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., and seconded by Mr. Don Williams, and adopted on the 20th, day of October, 2015, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Williams and Mr. Free NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Harvey, Mr. Darby ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, President ____________________________ Jennifer Emert, Deputy City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 100 OF 2015 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PROMOTION OF ONE POLICE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER II 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 promote one Police Communications Officer II. 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 20th, day of October, 2015, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Williams and Mr. Free NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Harvey, Mr. Darby ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, President ____________________________ Jennifer Emert, Deputy City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 101 OF 2015 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF A REPLACEMENT FOR ONE POLICE COMMUNICATION OFFICER DUE TO A PCO II PROMOTION 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 Police Communications Officer due to a PCO II Promotion. The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Scott Irwin, and second by Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., and adopted on the 20th, day of October, 2015, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Williams and Mr. Free NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Harvey, Mr. Darby ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, President ____________________________ Jennifer Emert, Deputy City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 102 OF 2015 A RESOLUTION TO HIRE OR PROMOTE ONE UTILITY WORKER I IN WATER DISTRIBUTION TO REPLACE VACANT POSITION IN PUBLIC UTILITIES. _____________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Bossier City authorizes the hiring or promotion of one Utility Worker I in Water Distribution to replace vacant position 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 I in Water Distribution to replace vacant position 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. Jeff Free, and adopted on the 20th, day of October, 2015, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Williams and Mr. Free NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Harvey, Mr. Darby ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, President ____________________________ Jennifer Emert, Deputy City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted:  RESOLUTION NO. 103 OF 2015 A RESOLUTION TO HIRE OR PROMOTE ONE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC II AT THE NORTHEAST TREATMENT PLANT TO REPLACE A POSITION TO BE VACATED DUE TO RETIREMENT IN PUBLIC UTILITIES. _____________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Bossier City authorizes the hiring or promotion of one Maintenance Mechanic II at the Northeast Treatment Plant to replace a position to be vacated due to retirement 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 Maintenance Mechanic II at the Northeast Treatment Plant to replace a position to be vacated due to retirement in Public Utilities. The above and foregoing Resolution, read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr. and seconded by Mr. Jeff Free, and adopted on the 20th, day of October, 2015, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Williams and Mr. Free NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Harvey, Mr. Darby ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, President ____________________________ Jennifer Emert, Deputy City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 104 OF 2015 A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF CITY WATER SERVICE FOR A PROPOSED COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT TO BE LOCATED AT 5513 AND 5523 AIRLINE DRIVE WHICH IS OUTSIDE OF THE BOSSIER CITY LIMITS. ________________________________________________ WHEREAS, a proposed commercial development known as “Crystal Oak Place” to be located at 5513 and 5523 Airline Drive requires Bossier City water service; and WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 75 of 2014 requires City Council approval for commercial buildings to utilize City water and sewer services outside of the Bossier City limits. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RES0LVED by the City Council of the City of Bossier City, in regular session convened, does hereby approve the use of City water service for a proposed commercial development to be located at 5513 and 5523 Airline Drive which is outside of the Bossier City limits. 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. David Montgomery, Jr., and adopted on the 20th, day of October, 2015, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Williams and Mr. Free NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Harvey, Mr. Darby ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ ____________________________ Don Williams, President Jennifer Emert, Deputy City Clerk Hearing of Appeal for Robbie Fomby and Tyra Fomby for violation of Chapter 46, Section 123, 'Inoperable Vehicle' located at 119 Thompson Street, Bossier City, Louisiana No one present to appeal. By Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to tow vehicle immediately. Seconded by Mr. Williams Vote in favor of motion is unanimous The following Resolution offered and adopted: Resolution No.105 Of 2015 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REPLACEMNET OF ONE CIVIC CENTER EVENT COORDINATOR POSITION ________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, it is necessary to replace one Event Coordinator at the Civic Center; and 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 replace one Event Coordinator position at the civic center. The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., and seconded by Mr. Don Williams, and adopted on the 20th, day of October, 2015, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Williams and Mr. Free NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Harvey, Mr. Darby ABSTAIN: none _______________________ Don Williams, President ________________________ Jennifer Emert, Deputy City Clerk There being no further business to come before this Council, meeting adjourned at 3:22 PM by Mr. Williams. Respectfully submitted: Phyllis McGraw City Clerk Publish: November 4, 2015 Bossier Press Tribune