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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BOSSIER CITY STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT THE REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 5, 2016 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, January 5, 2016, at 3:00 PM Invocation was given by Council Member Jeffery Darby Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Thomas Harvey Roll Call as follows: Present: Honorable Councilor Don Williams, President, Honorable Councilors, David Montgomery, Jr., Timothy Larkin, Scott Irwin, Jeffery Darby, Thomas Harvey and Jeff Free Also Present: Mayor Lorenz Walker, City Attorney Jimmy Hall and City Clerk Phyllis McGraw By: Mr. Irwin Motion to approve the minutes of the December 15, 2015, Regular Council Meeting and dispense with the reading. Seconded by Mr. Williams No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Free Motion to approve Agenda. Seconded by Mr. Darby No Comment Vote in favor or motion is unanimous Old Business: The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 1 Of 2016 AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE SALES TAX CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND TO REPAY THE RIVERBOAT GAMING CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND $1,335,000 WHEN FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE. WHEREAS, vehicle purchases for fire and police are normally funded from Sales Tax Capital Improvements Funds; and WHEREAS funds for this purpose are not available, so funds were appropriated from Riverboat Gaming Capital Projects Funds; and WHEREAS it is the desire of the Bossier City Council to preserve Riverboat Gaming Capital Projects Funds for the purposes of economic development and sales tax generation.  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the Sales Tax Capital Improvement Fund shall repay the Riverboat Gaming Capital Projects Fund $1,335,000 when funds become available to accomplish that transfer; 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 5th day of January, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ______________________________ Don Williams, President ______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 2 Of 2016 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MAYOR LORENZ WALKER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED CONTRACT FOR GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS WITH THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY FOR 2016 WITH GINGER ADAM CORLEY. WHEREAS, Ginger Adam Corley has represented the City of Bossier in governmental relations for over 10 years; and WHEREAS, this contract is the same as the contract for 2015. 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 the attached contract with Ginger Adam Corley for the year of 2016.  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. Jeffery Darby, and adopted on the 5th day of January, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ______________________________ Don Williams, President ______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 3 OF 2016 AN ORDINANCE TO ENLARGE THE LIMITS AND BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY BY ANNEXING A 10.59 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 13 WEST, BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA. (ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY) WHEREAS, a petition signed by the property owner has been filed with the City Council of the City of Bossier City, requesting that the property described in Exhibit “A”, attached and made a part hereof, be included in the City Limits of the City of Bossier City Parish of Bossier, Louisiana, subject to the conditions set forth herein. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Bossier City, in regular session convened, that the limits and boundaries of the City of Bossier City are hereby enlarged and extended so as to include with the limits and boundaries of the City of Bossier City, the property described in Exhibit “A”. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the above referenced annexed area shall be in Council District Number 5 of the City of Bossier City, Louisiana. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that all Ordinances, or parts of Ordinances, in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. The above and foregoing Ordinance, read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Thomas Harvey, seconded by Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., and adopted on the 5th day of January, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ______________________________ Don Williams, President ______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 4 of 2016 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS 433 MINDEN 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. 433 Minden Street Whose Legal Description is: Lot 372, East Shreveport Subdivision, Bossier City, Bossier Parish, LA 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. Jeffery Darby, and seconded by Mr. Thomas Harvey, and adopted on the 5th day of January, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none _____________________________ Don Williams, President ______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Agenda Item called: Hearing to review the recommendation of demolition and removal of dilapidated structure located at 632 Kelly St. Property Standards Mickey Frazier and City Appointed Attorney Robin Harvell reported to Council steps that were taken to notify possible owners. No one stepped forward to speak. By: Mr. Darby Motion to demolish structures as soon as possible. Seconded by: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. No Comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Agenda Item called: Hearing to review the recommendation of demolition and removal of dilapidated structure located at 702 Leon St. Property Standards Mickey Frazier and City Appointed Attorney Robin Harvell reported to Council steps that were taken to notify possible owners. No one stepped forward to speak. By: Mr. Irwin Motion to demolish structures as soon as possible. Seconded by: Mr. Darby No Comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous New Business: The following ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 5 OF 2016 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 126 OF 2003, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF A 27 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED OFF OF OLD BROWNLEE ROAD, BOSSIER CITY, LA., WEST OF CYPRESS RUN DAYCARE, FROM R-LD (RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY) TO R-MD (RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY) FOR AN APARTMENT COMPLEX. (Joe Partain) SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that Ordinance No. 126 of 2003 of the City Council of the City of Bossier City, Louisiana, is hereby amended to provide that the zoning classification is hereby changed from R-LD, Residential Low Density, to R-MD, Residential Medium for the following: A 17.45 acre (more or less) tract of land which is in a part of Lot 6, Lot 7 and Lot 8 of McCranie Partition as recorded in Book 141, Page 397 of the Conveyance Records of Bossier Parish, Louisiana and located in the northwest quarter of Section 4 and the northeast quarter of Section 5 T18N-R13W, Bossier Parish, Louisiana and being more particularly described as follows: Commence as the northwest corner of said Lot 6 which is monumented with a 1 ½ “ iron pipe; Thence proceed south 89 degrees 18 feet 29 inches east along the north line of said Lot 6 for a distance of 1167.82 feet to a ¾” iron rod; Thence proceed south 00 degrees 41 feet 31 inches west for a distance of 65.00 feet to the point of  beginning of the tract herein described which is monumented with a ¾” iron rod; Thence proceed south 89 degrees 18 feet and 29 inches east for a distance of 620.00 feet to a ¾” iron rod; Thence proceed south 77 degrees 19 feet 46 inches east for a distance of 239.25 feet to a 3/4 “ iron rod; Thence proceed north 22 degrees 01 feet 26 inches east for a distance of 123.09 feet to the north line of said Lot 6 and a ¾” iron rod; Thence proceed south 89 degrees 18 feet and 29 inches east along the north line of said Lot 6 for a distance of 89.60 feet to the centerline of Benoist Bayou; Thence proceed south 22 degrees 01 feet 26 inches west along the centerline of said Benoist Bayou for a distance of 277.08 feet; Thence proceed south 15 degrees 04 feet 24 inches west along the centerline of said Benoist Bayou for a distance of 202.92 feet; Thence proceed south 10 degrees 53 feet 34 inches west along the centerline of said Benoist Bayou for a distance of 256.84 feet; Thence proceed south 08 degrees 49 feet 39 inches west along the centerline of said Benoist Bayou for a distance of 223.41 feet to the most southerly southeast corner of said Lot 8; Thence proceed north 89 degrees 18 feet 29 inches west along the most southerly south line of said Lot 8 for a distance of 921.93 feet to a ¾” iron rod; Thence proceed north 21 degrees 12 feet 27 inches east along the most easterly west line of said Lot 8 for a distance of 461.68 feet to a ¾” iron rod; Thence proceed north 00 degrees 41 feet and 31 inches for a distance of 431.20 feet to the point of beginning of the tract herein described, containing 17.45 acres, more or less. A portion of Lots 6, 7 and 8 of the T.K. & Viola McCranie Partition, a subdivision of Bossier Parish, Louisiana as per plat recorded in Book 141, Page 397 of the Conveyance Records of Bossier Parish, Louisiana and located in Sections 4 and 5, T18N-R13W, Bossier City, Louisiana. Said portion being more fully described as follows: From the northwest corner of said Lot 6, run thence south 89 degrees 16 feet 23 inches east along the north line of Lot 6 a distance of 1167.82 feet to the point of beginning of the tract herein described: from said point of beginning, run thence south 89 degrees 16 feet 23 inches east a distance of 449.08 feet; thence run south 08 degrees 40 feet 29 inches west a distance of 65.63 feet; thence run north 89 degrees 16 feet 23 inches west a distance of 440.01 feet; thence run north 00 degrees 43 feet 37 inches east a distance of 65.00 feet to the point of beginning. Said tract containing 0.66 acres. A portion of Lots 6, 7 and 8 of the T.K. & Viola McCranie Partition, a subdivision of Bossier Parish, Louisiana as per plat recorded in Book 141, Page 397 of the Conveyance Records of Bossier Parish, Louisiana and located in Sections 4 and 5, T18N-R13W, Bossier City, Louisiana. Said portion being more fully described as follows: Beginning at the northwest corner of said Lot 6, run thence south 89 degrees 16 feet 23 inches east along the north line of Lot 6 a distance of 1167.82 feet, thence run south 00 degrees 43 feet 37 inches west a distance of 492.48 feet; thence run north 89 degrees 27 feet 20 inches west a distance of 1168.01 feet; thence run north 00 degrees 44 feet 56 inches east a distance of 496.20 feet to the point of beginning. Said tract containing 13.25 acres. ,off of Old Brownlee Road, Bossier City, LA., west of Cypress Run Daycare, from R-LD (Residential Low Density) to R-MD (Residential Medium Density) for an apartment complex. Motion was made by Mr. Jeffery Darby and seconded by Mr. David Montgomery, Jr. to adopt the above ordinance. Upon the following vote, the ordinance was duly adopted on the 5th day of January, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ______________________________ Don Williams, President ______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk C-58-15  The following ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 6 OF 2016 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 126 OF 2003, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF A 5.44 ACRE TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 13 WEST, BOSSIER CITY, LA., FROM R- A (RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURE) TO B-2 (LIMITED BUSINESS DISTRICT) FOR AN ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CARE FACILITY. (TBABC Holdings) SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that Ordinance No. 126 of 2003 of the City Council of the City of Bossier City, Louisiana, is hereby amended to provide that the zoning classification is hereby changed from R-A, Residential Agriculture, to B-2, Limited Business District for the following: A certain tract of land containing 5.44 acres, more or less, located in Section 9, Township 18 North, Range 13 West, Bossier City, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at a found 1-1/4” iron pipe at the Northeast corner of said Section 9, proceed South 1178.46 feet; thence proceed West 1024.07 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING of the tract herein described; thence proceed South 450.00 feet; thence proceed West 412.33 feet; thence proceed South 05° 59’ 48” East a distance of 206.20 feet; thence proceed along a curve to the left, said curve having a radius of 20.00 feet (chord bearing South 49° 48’ 44” East a distance of 27.69 feet) an arc distance of 30.59 feet to a point on the North right-of-way of Greenacres Boulevard as recorded in Conveyance Book 1364, Page 72 of the records of Bossier Parish, Louisiana; thence proceed along a curve to the left, said curve having a radius of 340.00 feet (chord bearing South 85° 09’ 46” West a distance of 14.35 feet) an arc distance of 14.35 feet; thence proceed South 83° 57’ 12” West a distance of 88.66 feet; thence proceed along a curve to the left and leaving said Greenacres Boulevard, said curve having a radius of 20.00 feet (chord bearing North 38° 58’ 42” East a distance of 28.27 feet) an arc distance of 31.40 feet; thence proceed North 05° 59’ 48” West a distance of 658.44 feet; thence proceed North 84° 00’ 12” East a distance of 60.00 feet; thence proceed East a distance of 459.60 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, all being subject to the servitudes, easements and/or rights of way and any and all others of record or of use. 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 and adopted on the 5th day of January, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ______________________________ Don Williams, President ______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk C-70-15 By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to introduce an Ordinance approving the acquisition of property described as 319 Watson Street and 905 and 905 1/2 Ogilvie Street authorizing the Mayor to sign any and all documents necessary to acquire property necessary for property acquisition in the old downtown area of Bossier City for the Bossier Re-Envisioning Project. Seconded by Mr. Darby No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to introduce an Ordinance authorizing and approving a Professional Service Agreement with Manchac consulting Group, to provide operational services at the Red River and North-East Waste Water Treatment Plants. Seconded by Mr. Harvey No Comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 7 OF 2016 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 MANHOLE COLLAPSE NEXT TO THE ROSEDALE LIFT STATION. WHEREAS, a sewer manhole inside the boundaries of the Rosedale Lift Station had collapsed and created a situation affecting property, public health, and safety. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, hereby declares that this situation affected property, health, and safety due to the sewer force main break at this location. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that funds to repair the sewer force main break will come from the sewer capital and contingency account, in an amount not to exceed $43,074.00 (Forty Three Thousand and Seventy Four dollars with Zero Cents), 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. Jeff Free, and adopted on the 5th day of January, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ______________________________ Don Williams, President ______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 8 OF 2016 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 FORCE MAIN BREAK ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF GOLDEN MEADOWS DR. WHEREAS, a six-inch sewer force main along the North side of Golden Meadows Dr. broke and created a situation affecting property, public health, and safety. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, hereby declares that this situation affected property, health, and safety due to the sewer force main break at this location. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that funds to repair the sewer force main break will come from the sewer capital and contingency account, in an amount not to exceed $11,761.86(Eleven Thousand, Seven Hundred Sixty One Dollars and Eighty-Six Cents), 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. Scott Irwin, and seconded by Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., and adopted on the 5th day of January, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ______________________________ Don Williams, President ______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 9OF 2016 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 FORCE MAIN BREAK ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF MCDADE STREET. WHEREAS, a twenty-inch sewer force main along the North side of McDade Street broke  and created a situation affecting property, public health, and safety. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, hereby declares that this situation affected property, health, and safety due to the sewer force main break at this location. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that funds to repair the sewer force main break will come from the sewer capital and contingency account, in an amount not to exceed $25,807.88(Twenty- Five Thousand, Eight Hundred Seven Dollars and Eighty-Eight Cents), 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. Jeffery Darby and adopted on the 5th day of January, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ______________________________ Don Williams, President ______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 1 0 OF 2016 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THAT AN EMERGENCY DID EXIST IN THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY WHICH AFFECTED PROPERTY, PUBLIC HEALTH, AND SAFETY DUE TO A COLLASPED MANHOLE ALONG THE 42 INCH INFLUENT TRUNK LINE FEEDING THE RED RIVER WASTE-WATER TREATMENT PLANT WHEREAS, a manhole that receives influent from the 42-inch sewer main trunk line along the Eastern side of the ART Parkway collapsed and created a situation affecting property, public health, and safety. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, hereby declares that this situation affected property, health, and safety due to the collapse of this manhole at this critical location. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that funds to repair the manhole and trunk line will come from the sewer capital and contingency, in an amount not to exceed $660,755.46 (six hundred- sixty thousand seven hundred and fifty-five dollars and forty-six cents), 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. Jeffery Darby and adopted on the 5th day of January, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none Don Williams, Council President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 1 OF 2016 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 Laborer I vacancy exists 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. David Montgomery, Jr., and second by Mr. Jeffery Darby, and adopted on the 5th day of January, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ______________________________ Don Williams, President ______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 2 OF 2016 A RESOLUTION TO HIRE ONE FOREMAN II TO REPLACE VACANT POSITION IN PARKS AND RECREATION. _____________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Bossier City authorizes the Hiring of one Foreman II to replace vacant position in Parks and Recreation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the City Council of the City of Bossier City, in regular session convened, does hereby authorize the hiring of one Foreman II to replace vacant position in Parks and Recreation. 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. Scott Irwin, and adopted on the 5th day of January, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ______________________________ Don Williams, President ______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 3 OF 2016 A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING TWO EMPLOYEES IN PUBLIC WORKS AND PROVIDING FOR PAY ADJUSTMENTS AS REQUIRED WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2 of 2010 implemented a hiring freeze requiring Bossier City Council approval for the hiring of any personnel; and WHEREAS, two employees in Public Works have found job satisfaction and better productivity in divisions that they are not currently assigned to and; WHEREAS, transferring there two employees to the division they are more productive in, is in their best interest and the City’s as well. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the administration is authorized to promote one Laborer I in Solid Waste to Laborer II, transferring him to Streets and Drainage and to downgrade one Laborer II in Streets and Drainage to Laborer I, transferring him to Solid Waste. This action will be effective beginning January 6, 2016.  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. Scott Irwin, and adopted on the, 5th day of January, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none Don Williams, Council President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: Resolution No. 4 Of 2016 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF AN ACCOUNTANT II. ________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2 of 2010 implemented a hiring freeze requiring Bossier City Council approval for the hiring of any personnel; WHEREAS, the current Accountant II has resigned and interviews need to be conducted to find a qualified replacement; 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 person to fill the position of Accountant II in the Finance Department. 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. Jeffery Darby, and adopted on the 5th day of January, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ______________________________ Don Williams, President ______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk  The following resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 5 OF 2016 A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE 2015 MUNICIPAL WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN FOR THE RED RIVER WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana in regular session convened, hereby adopts the 2015 Municipal Pollution Prevention Plan for the Red River Wastewater Treatment Facility, NPDES Permits No. LA0053716. THE ABOVE AND FOREGOING RESOLUTION, was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Scott Irwin, seconded by Mr. David Montgomery, Jr. and adopted on the 5th day of January, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ______________________________ Don Williams, President ______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 6 OF 2016 A RESOLUTION TO HIRE ONE RECREATION MAINTENANCE WORKER I TO REPLACE VACANT POSITION IN PARKS AND RECREATION. _____________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Bossier City authorizes the Hiring of one Recreation Maintenance Worker I to replace vacant position in Parks and Recreation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the City Council of the City of Bossier City, in regular session convened, does hereby authorize the hiring of one Recreation Maintenance Worker I to replace vacant position in Parks and Recreation.  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. Scott Irwin, and adopted on the 5th day of January, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ______________________________ Don Williams, President ______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk By: Mr. Irwin Motion to approve Report of 2nd and Final Change Order for 2014 City Wide Concrete Repairs a decrease of $3,273.40. Total cost of contract with decrease $664,742.72. Seconded by: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. No Comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to approve appointment of Richard Griswold as the Utilities Director effective February 1, 2016. Seconded by Mr. Darby Mr. Griswold spoke to Council Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Irwin Motion to approve Parade Permit Fee Waiver for the Krewe of Atlas: Mardi Gras Bridge Closing Ceremony, February 9, 2016. Seconded by Mr. Montgomery, Jr. No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to approve placement in the Official Minutes the reappointment of James N. Huckaby as the Governing Authority Board Member of the Bossier City Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board. Appointment effective March 6, 2016 and expires March 5, 2019. Seconded by Mr. Darby No Comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous The following Resolution offered and adopted: Resolution No. 7 of 2016 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING POSITION MODIFICATONS AND PAY ADJUSTMENTS TO CORRECT WAGE DISCREPANCIES WITHIN THE CURRENT BOSSIER PARKS AND RECREATION BUDGET. ________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, a Foreman I retired December 18, 2015 after 29.5 years and his salary of $38,313.60 was budgeted for the 2016 year; and  WHEREAS, wage discrepancies exist within the Recreation Department and in order to establish more uniformity in the department the Foreman I position will be modified to Recreation Maintenance Work II. WHEREAS, the following modifications in the recreation department are requested: Reduce the Foreman I position to a Recreation Maintenance Worker II with a corresponding reduction in pay for a savings of $12,459.91. Walker Place Park Foreman I Employee will be changed to Recreation Maintenance II Employee resulting in an increase of $1,143.29. Increase Foreman I Supervisor position at Mike Wood Park by $5,999.16 to $30,709.56. Promote one position from a Recreation Maintenance I position to a Recreation Maintenance II position with a corresponding pay increase of $5,316.61. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the position modifications listed herein are hereby authorized. 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 5th day of January, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: Mr. Darby ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ______________________________ ________________________________ Don Williams, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to introduce an Ordinance declaring four computers surplus to the needs of the City of Bossier City and donating the same for use in an After School Program to teach the safety to children Seconded by Mr. Free No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous There being no further business to come before this Council, meeting adjourned at 3:44 PM by Mr. Williams. Respectfully submitted: Phyllis McGraw City Clerk Publish: January 13, 2016 Bossier Press Tribune