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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BOSSIER CITY STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT THE REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 20, 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, September 20, 2016, at 3:00 PM Invocation was given by Council Member Jeffery Darby Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Jeff Free Roll Call as follows: Present: Honorable Councilor David Montgomery, Jr., President, Honorable Councilors, Jeffery Darby, Don Williams, Jeff Free and Thomas Harvey Absent: Honorable Councilors Timothy Larkin and Scott Irwin Also Present: Mayor Lorenz Walker and City Clerk Phyllis McGraw By: Mr. Williams Motion to approve the minutes of the September 6, 2016, Regular Meeting and dispense with the reading. Seconded by Mr. Harvey No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion to amend the agenda to add #12 under New Business: Introduce an Ordinance appropriating $500,000.00 to come from the 2014 Sewer Bond Fund and authorizing the Mayor to sign any and all documents necessary to acquire property necessary for the construction of the Greenacres Force Main Project and the Six Fountains Sewer Pump Station Project. Seconded by Mr. Darby No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Darby Motion to amend the agenda to add #13 under New Business: Adopt a Resolution to hire or promote one Senior Water Treatment Plant Operator at the Water Plant and one Foreman I in Sewer Maintenance to replace vacant positions in Public Utilities. Seconded by Mr. Williams No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion to approve Agenda as amended. Seconded by Mr. Darby No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Ceremonial Matters/Recognition of Guests Joe Buffington, Finance Director, gave Council Monthly Financial Update, stating current position of the City Finances. Ben Rauschenbach, Manchac, updated Council on status of public/private partnership. He reported on challenges, progress and day to day operations. City Attorney, Jimmy Hall, entered meeting at 3:11 P.M. Unfinished Business: The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO.103 OF 2016 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $65,000.00 TO INSTALL A NEW CROSS DRAIN AT ALFRED LANE WHEREAS, the existing cross drain at Alfred Lane does not properly drain the south side of the street; and WHEREAS, installing a new cross drain at the proper elevation will create positive drainage. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, $65,000.00 is hereby appropriated from the 1991 Streets and Drainage fund to install a new cross drain. The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Don Williams, and second by Mr. Jeff Free, and adopted on the 20th day of September, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Larkin and Mr. Irwin ABSTAIN: None ______________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President ______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 104 of 2016 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS 321 WATSON STREET AND 818 OGILIVIE 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 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. 321 WATSON STREET AND 818 OGILIVIE STREET Legal Description: North 36 feet of Lot 103, Evans Place 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. Don Williams and seconded by Mr. Thomas Harvey, and adopted on the 20th day of September, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Irwin and Mr. Larkin ABSTAIN: None ______________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President ______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 105 of 2016 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $2,000,000.00 TO COME FROM THE WATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ASSESSMENT FUND AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO ACQUIRE PROPERTIES NECESSARY FOR THE BOSSIER CITY WATER TREATMENT PLANT TRANSMISSION WATER MAINS PROJECT WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City desires to facilitate the construction of the Bossier City Water Treatment Plant Transmission Water Mains Project; and WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City has commissioned the property appraisal of the effected properties and will make an offer will be made in accordance with law to the affected property owners based on the fair market value of the appraisal; and WHEREAS, Two Million AND NO CENTS ($2,000,000.00) shall be used for the acquisition, relocation and related closing costs of the required properties for the Bossier City Water Treatment Plant Transmission Water Mains Project the funds for this project shall come from the Water Capital Improvement Assessment Fund; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana in regular session convened, does hereby appropriate $2,000,000.00 from the Water Capital Improvement Assessment Fund and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Mayor Lorenz J. Walker is hereby authorized to sign all deeds, closing statements, offer letters, easements and demolition costs and any other agreements necessary to acquire the necessary right of way for the continuation and construction and all other improvements required for the project. The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Jeff Free, and seconded by Mr. Don Williams, and adopted on the 20th day of September, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Irwin and Mr. Larkin ABSTAIN: None ______________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President ______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No.106 Of 2016 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING FUNDING TO SUBMIT BID TO HOST THE DIXIE JUNIOR BOYS/DIXIE BOYS WORLD SERIES FOR 2018 IN THE AMOUNt OF $16,000.00. WHEREAS, the recreation department would like to submit bid to host the Dixie Junior Boys/Dixie Boys World Series for 2018 in the amount of $16,000.00; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that an ordinance declaring funding to submit bid to host the Dixie Junior Boys/Dixie Boys World Series for 2018 in the amount of $16,000.00. 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. Thomas Harvey, and adopted on the 20th day of September, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Irwin and Mr. Larkin ABSTAIN: None _____________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President ______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Ordinance No. 107 Of 2016 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT 406 OGILIVIE STREET TO CARLYN, LLC FOR THE APPRAISED VALUE PURSUANT TO LOUISIANA R. S. 33:4712.2 ______________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City owns property located at 406 Ogilvie Street in Bossier City, Louisiana, and the legal description is as follows: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Lot 271, East Shreveport Subdivision, Bossier City, Bossier Parish, LA, municipal address of 406 Ogilvie Street, Bossier City, Louisiana WHEREAS, the referenced property has been appraised by David Volentine, MAI and the market value of the subject property as of August 23, 2016 is Fourteen Thousand, six hundred dollars and no cents ($14,600.00); and WHEREAS, Carlyn, LLC proposes to use the property to provide an expansion of their existing loading dock and will allow future parking expansion capabilities for this adjacent location, thereby creating additional economic opportunities for this long-time business in Bossier City; and WHEREAS, Carlyn, LLC shall be responsible for all costs including advertising costs, closing costs, appraisal and recording fees and any other fees that are required to complete the transfer of property; and  NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana in regular session convened, that the City of Bossier City, after due notice intends to transfer said property pursuant to the provisions of La. R. S. 33:4717.2 in consideration of the economic benefit created as a result of the said transfer; and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that this ordinance will be on file in the office of the Bossier City Council Clerk for public inspection and it constitutes the entirety of the contract between the Carlyn, LLC; and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that any and all objections to said transaction 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; 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. Jeff Free and adopted on the 20th day of September, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Irwin and Mr. Larkin ABSTAIN: None ______________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President ______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 108 OF 2016 AN ORDINANCE APPROPIATING $8,000.00 FROM THE PUBLIC SERVICES AND SANITATION FUND FOR ADDITIONAL OVERTIME TO SRPAY MOSQUITOS _______________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, extreme wet weather and the Zika virus threat are increasing the need for mosquito spraying; and WHEREAS, spraying regularly through the remainder of the mosquito season will help ensure the safety of citizens; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, hereby appropriates $8,000.00 from the Public Services and Sanitation fund for additional overtime to spray for mosquitoes. The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Thomas Harvey, and second by Mr. Jeffery Darby, and adopted on the 20th day of September, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Irwin and Mr. Larkin ABSTAIN: None ______________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President ______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 109 OF 2016 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $150,000.00 FROM THE 2014 UTILITY BOND FUND TO COMPLETE DEBRIS REMOVAL AND FENCE REPAIRS THAT WERE A RESULT OF JUNE 2015 FLOOD AND THAT ARE NOT REIMBURSABLE BY FEMA. WHEREAS, flooding of the Red River in June 2015 created the need for debris removal and repairs to the entry fences for security at the North and South Pump stations as well as repairs to the perimeter fencing along the river. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the Bossier City Council does here by appropriate $150,000.00 (one hundred fifty thousand dollars and no cents), from the 2014 Utility Bond Fund to cover the cost of debris removal and repairs 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. Don Williams, and seconded by Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., and adopted on the 20th day of September, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Irwin and Mr. Larkin ABSTAIN: None ______________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President ______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk New Business: Agenda Item Called: Witness opening of sealed bids for the Mike Woods/Meadowview Pool Rehab: 1. Progressive Commercial Aquatics $496,750.00 By: Mr. Williams Motion to approve reading of bids. Seconded by Mr. Montgomery, Jr. No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion to introduce an Ordinance to appropriate $50,000 to come from the Sales Tax Capital Improvement Fund to supplement $100,000 already appropriated for the purpose of rehabilitating a damaged storm drain at Diamond Jack Casino. Seconded by Mr. Darby No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion to introduce an Ordinance to appropriate funds in the amount of five million to provide for the replacement of the Big Airline Lift Station. Seconded by Mr. Free No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Darby Motion to introduce an Ordinance appropriating $75,000.00 from the EMS Capital and Contingency Fund to purchase a minimum of 15 Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1 Electronic Tablets and accessories for the Bossier City Fire Department. Seconded by Mr. Free No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous The following Resolution offered and adopted: Resolution No. 78 Of 2016 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 the Tax Department 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. Don Williams, and seconded by Mr. Jeffery Darby, and adopted on the 20th day of September, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Irwin and Mr. Larkin ABSTAIN: None ______________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President ______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk On Motion of Mr. Don Williams, seconded by Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., the following resolution was offered and introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 79 OF 2016 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO PROCEED WITH DEVELOPMENT OF A PROJECT INVOLVING ISSUANCE OF NOT EXCEEDING $15,000,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT SALES TAX REVENUE BONDS, SERIES ST-2017, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING, EXTENDING OR IMPROVING ANY PUBLIC WORKS OR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE ISSUER, INCLUDING ANY NECESSARY SITES, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS THEREFOR, AND PAYING THE COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS; MAKING APPLICATION TO THE LOUISIANA STATE BOND COMMISSION AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.  WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City, Louisiana (the “Issuer”) is a duly created and validly existing body corporate, politic and political subdivision of the State of Louisiana, under and pursuant to the provisions of Article VI, § 2 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, as amended, and a Charter adopted by the Issuer July 1, 1977, as amended; and WHEREAS, the Issuer is now levying and collecting a one percent (1%) sales and use tax by virtue of Ordinance No. 804 of 1963, adopted by this City Council on November 25, 1963 (the “Tax”), under the authority of a special election held in said Issuer on September 24, 1963; and WHEREAS, another special election was held in the Issuer on November 7, 1978, under the authority conferred by Sub-Part F, Part III, Chapter 4, Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statues of 1950, and other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, at which special election the a majority of the qualified electors of the Issuer voting at said election approved a rededication of the proceeds of the Tax for the purpose of purchasing, constructing, acquiring, extending or improving any public works or capital improvements for said City, including any necessary sites, equipment and furnishings therefor; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 13 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (La. R.S. 39:1421, et seq.) (the “Act”), the Issuer is authorized to issue its public improvement sales tax revenue bonds, in an amount not to exceed $15,000,000, Series ST-2017 (the “Bonds”), for the purpose of purchasing, constructing, acquiring, extending or improving any public works or capital improvements for said City, including any necessary sites, equipment and furnishings therefor, the provision of which, to such extent and in such manner as is not or hereafter contemplated, shall be deemed an authorized public function under the provisions of the Act; and WHEREAS, the Issuer reasonably expects to reimburse its expenditures incurred prior to issuance of the Bonds, if any, for the Project, from proceeds of the Bonds and to have this resolution serve as a declaration of intent under Section 1.150-2 of the United States Treasury Regulations issued pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“Code”); WHEREAS, issuance of the Bonds will foster and be in furtherance of the objectives of the public service functions of the Issuer; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council, governing authority of the Issuer, as follows: SECTION 1. The Issuer is hereby authorized to proceed with a plan for development of the Project involving the proposed issuance of Public Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Bonds of the Issuer in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $15,000,000, Series ST-2017, either as taxable or tax-exempt obligations, at a rate or rates not to exceed 6% per annum, for a term or terms not exceeding twenty (20) years from date of issuance of the Bonds. The Bonds shall be issued for the purpose of (i) purchasing, constructing, acquiring, extending or improving any public works or capital improvements for said City, including any necessary sites, equipment and furnishings therefor, (ii) paying the costs of issuance associated with the Bonds, including the municipal bond insurance premium, if any, and (iii) funding a debt service reserve fund or purchasing a debt service reserve fund insurance policy, if required (the “Project”), said Bonds to be payable from and secured by an irrevocable pledge and dedication of the avails or proceeds of the Tax, received by the Issuer, after provision has been made for the payment therefrom of all of the reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting the Tax. SECTION 2. The Issuer shall reimburse its expenditures incurred prior to issuance of the Bonds, if any, for the Project, from proceeds of the Bonds. This resolution serves as a declaration of the Issuer’s intent, under Section 1.150-2 of the United States Treasury Regulations issued pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“Code”), to make such reimbursements. This Resolution evidences official intent of the Issuer toward issuance of its Bonds as contemplated herein in accordance with the laws of this State and the United States Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2(e). The Bonds are not expected to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $15,000,000. SECTION 3. Government Consultants, Inc., Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is hereby appointed as financial advisor in connection with the Bonds. SECTION 4. There being a real public necessity for retention and employment of legal counsel to provide specialized legal services in connection with issuance of the Bonds by the Issuer, and it appearing that the public interest requires obtaining of such specialized legal services, Joseph A. Delafield, A Professional Corporation, of Lake Charles, Louisiana (“Bond Counsel”), is hereby employed for such purposes. The fee for the work to be performed by Bond Counsel is contingent upon issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds, and shall be in accordance with the maximum fee schedule of the Attorney General of the State of Louisiana for comprehensive legal and coordinate professional work of bond attorneys and bond counsel in the issuance of revenue bonds. SECTION 5. The Clerk of the City Council is empowered, authorized and requested to forward to the Louisiana State Bond Commission a certified copy of this resolution which shall constitute a formal application as herein provided.  By virtue of the Issuer’s application for, acceptance and utilization of the benefits of the Louisiana State Bond Commission’s approval(s) resolved and set forth herein, it resolves that it understands and agrees that such approval(s) are expressly conditioned upon, and it further resolves that it understands, agrees and binds itself, its successors and assigns to, full and continuing compliance with the “State Bond Commission Policy on Approval of Proposed Use of Swaps, or other forms of Derivative Products Hedges, Etc,” adopted by the Commission on July 20, 2006, as to the borrowing(s) and other matter(s) subject to the approval(s), including subsequent application and approval under said Policy of the implementation or use of any swap(s) or other product(s) or enhancement(s) covered thereby. SECTION 6. The City Council hereby authorizes and directs its Mayor, Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Finance, Clerk and such other officials of the City to do any and all things necessary and incidental to carry out the provisions of this resolution. SECTION 7. Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Sisung Securities Corporation, New Orleans, Louisiana, are hereby employed as co-managing underwriters in connection with the Bonds, compensation to be subsequently approved by the Issuer and to be paid from proceeds of the Bonds and contingent upon issuance of the Bonds; provided, no compensation shall be due to the underwriters unless the Bonds are issued and delivered and all costs must be reasonable and approved by the Issuer. SECTION 8. The Issuer shall incur no financial liability for issuance of the Bonds, other than the non-refundable application fee with the Louisiana State Bond Commission, until such time as issuance of the Bonds has been approved by the Louisiana State Bond Commission and a bond ordinance has been duly approved and adopted by the Issuer. SECTION 9. If any provision, item or application of this Resolution or the applications thereof are held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications; and, to this end, the provisions of this Resolution are hereby declared severable. SECTION 10. Bossier City reserves the right to issue the Bonds through itself on statutory authorities or to approach Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority for issuance of the Bonds approved herein. SECTION 11. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.  SECTION 12. All Resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. The resolution having been submitted to a vote the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Irwin and Mr. Larkin This resolution was declared adopted on this 20th day of September, 2016. _________________________ _______________________________ Phyllis McGraw David Montgomery, Jr. Clerk of the Council President 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. _________________________________ David Montgomery, Jr. President of the Council _______________________________ 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 September 20, 2016, 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 20th day of September, 2016. ___________________________________ PHYLLIS McGRAW, Clerk of Council [S E A L] By: Mr. Harvey Motion to approve reappointment of Brett Mattison to the Metropolitan Planning Commission. Term effective May 20, 2016 and expires May 20, 2022. Seconded by Mr. Williams No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Free Motion to approve reappointment of Walter H. Buckmaster to the Metropolitan Planning Commission. Term effective June 1, 2016 and expires June 1, 2022. Seconded by Mr. Harvey No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Free Motion to approve appointment of Michael Vercher as a representative for the MPC Board of Adjustments to replace Harold LaBorde. Appointment effective September 20, 2016 and expires October 31, 2017. Seconded by Mr. Harvey No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Harvey Motion to approve Parade Permit Fee Waiver for the Bossier High School Homecoming Parade, October 6, 2016. Seconded by Mr. Free No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion to introduce an Ordinance to appropriate $100,000 to come from the Riverboat Gaming Capital Improvement Fund to be used to contract with Raley and Associates Engineers to provide design of the continuation of Innovation Drive with associated water and sewer mains to accommodate proposed Commercial Development. Seconded by Mr. Free No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion to introduce an Ordinance appropriating $500,000.00 to come from the 2014 Sewer Bond Fund an authorizing the Mayor to sign any and all documents necessary to acquire property necessary for the construction of the Greenacres Force Main Project and the Six Fountains Sewer Pump Station Project. Seconded by Mr. Montgomery, Jr. No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 80 OF 2016 A RESOLUTION TO HIRE OR PROMOTE ONE SENIOR WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR AT THE WATER PLANT AND ONE FOREMAN I 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 Senior Water Treatment Plant Operator at the Water Plant and one Foreman I 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 Senior Water Treatment Plant Operator at the Water Plant and one Foreman I 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 20th day of September, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Irwin and Mr. Larkin ABSTAIN: None ______________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President ______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk There being no further business to come before this Council, meeting adjourned at 3:30 PM by Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Respectfully submitted: Phyllis McGraw City Clerk Publish: September 28, 2016 Bossier Press Tribune