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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BOSSIER CITY STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT THE REGULAR MEETING December 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, December 20, 2016, at 3:00 PM Invocation was given by Council Member Jeffery Darby Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Timothy Larkin Roll Call as follows: Present: Honorable Councilor David Montgomery, Jr., President, Honorable Councilors, Timothy Larkin, Scott Irwin, Jeffery Darby, Don Williams , Jeff Free and Thomas Harvey Also Present: Mayor Lorenz Walker, City Attorney Jimmy Hall and City Clerk, Phyllis McGraw By: Mr. Free Motion to approve the minutes of the December 6, 2016, Regular Meeting and dispense with the reading. Seconded by Mr. Harvey No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Free Motion to amend Agenda to add New Business Item #12 - Adopt a Resolution adopting Questionnaire from Legislative Auditor and City's answer thereto. 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. Free No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Joe Buffington, Finance Director, presented Council with monthly Financial Report. Report covered month of November. Pam Glorioso, Project Coordinator, updated Council on the status of the downtown Re- envisioning project. She showed a short drone video of the progress. Unfinished Business: The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 155 Of 2016 Ordinance to rehabilitate the AS&P Sewer Lift Station. WHEREAS, it is necessary to renovate the A&P Sewer Lift Station; and WHEREAS, the engineers estimate is $550,000 to come from the $10M LDEQ Loan – CS221103-01 project list. See attached final opinion of probable costs;  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the Bossier City Council does hereby appropriate $550,000 from the $10M LDEQ Loan – CS221103-01 to cover the cost to demolish, replace mechanical equipment, improve the site and coat the interior wet and dry wells of the lift station. 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 December, 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 _______________________________ David Montgomery, Council President ___________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 156 of 2016 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING EMERGENCY ORDINANCE 63 OF 2016 ALONG WITH THE FINAL CHANGE ORDER FOR THE BIG AIRLINE GRAVITY MAIN REPLACEMENT. WHEREAS, a manhole adjacent to the Big Airline pump station and the adjoining sewer main did collapse and created a situation affecting property, public health, and safety. WHEREAS, additional funds are required to satisfy the total contract amount of $1,055,810.18, we hereby appropriate and additional amount of $295,503.68 to complete the project. 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 (rupture) of this sewer main and manhole at this critical location. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that funds to repair the sewer main will come from the sewer capital and contingency fund, the amount of Original contract was $760,306.50. The increase due to Change Order is $295,503.68. The Final Project cost is $1,055,810.18 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 20th day of December, 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 _______________________________ David Montgomery, Council President ___________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 157 Of 2016 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MAYOR LORENZ WALKER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH GINGER ADAM CORLEY, L.L.C. FOR 2017. _____________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Ginger Adam Corley, L.L.C. has served as a government relations coordinator to and before the Louisiana State Legislature and state agencies, boards, and commissions and is a valuable resource in dealing with the State Legislature; and 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. 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. Thomas Harvey, and adopted on the 20th day of December, 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 _______________________________ David Montgomery, Council President ___________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 158 Of 2016 AN ORDINANCE AUTORIZING THE ATTACHED LIST OF FIRE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT TO BE DECLARED SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE BOSSIER CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT AND TO BE DONATED TO FIRST BOSSIER TO BE DELIVERED TO JUAREZ MEXICO AS PART OF A MISSION TRIP. _____________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the attached list of equipment is no longer of any value to the Bossier City Fire Department and cannot be distributed for use by other departments in the United States; and WHEREAS the City of Bossier City has previously donated surplus and failed equipment to First Bossier to assist in its mission trip to Juarez; and WHEREAS the referenced equipment will provide much needed resources to the Juarez Fire Department; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the attached list of equipment of the Bossier City Fire Department is hereby declared surplus to the needs of the City and same is hereby donated to First Bossier to provide needed equipment to the Juarez Fire Department. 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. Jeff Free, and adopted on the 20th day of December, 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 _______________________________ David Montgomery, Council President ___________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk New Business: The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 159 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-RUPTURED SEWER MAIN ON BROADWAY AVENUE.  WHEREAS, an 8” inch sewer main did collapse which was beyond the capability of city crews to repair. Due to the situation the repair required trench boxes, spreaders, sheet plates and equipment that mandated the mobilization of a contractor. 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 sewer main at this location. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that funds to repair the sewer main will come from the sewer capital and contingency, in an amount not to exceed $95,000.00 (ninety five thousand dollars and 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. Scott Irwin, and seconded by Mr. Thomas Harvey, and adopted on the 20th day of December, 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 _______________________________ David Montgomery, Council President ___________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 160 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 COLLAPSED/RUPTURED SEWER MAIN AT PLUTO AND SATURN. WHEREAS, an 8” sewer main did collapse which was beyond the capability of city crews to repair. Due to the situation the repair required trench boxes, spreaders, sheet plates and equipment that mandated the mobilization of a contractor. 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 collapsed/ruptured sewer main at this location. 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 (forty thousand dollars and 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. Scott Irwin, and seconded by Mr. Jeffery Darby, and adopted on the 20th day of December, 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 _______________________________ David Montgomery, Council President ___________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk By: Mr. Harvey Motion to introduce an Ordinance authorizing the sale of Lots 300-308 East Shreveport Subdivision to Civil Design Group, LLC for the appraised value pursuant to Louisiana R.S. 33:4717.2. Seconded by Mr. Free No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Harvey Motion to introduce an Ordinance to enlarge the limits and boundaries of the City of Bossier City by annexing approximately 61 acres of vacant property located in Sections 10 and 11, Township 18 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, Louisiana. (Greco-Miciotto Properties) Seconded by Mr. Free No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Irwin Motion to introduce an Ordinance to appropriate funds for the repairs needed to a water treatment plant clarifier in plant #2. Seconded by Mr. Williams No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 104 OF 2016 A RESOLUTION TO HIRE OR PROMOTE ONE RECREATION MAINTENANCE WORKER II 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 II to replace vacant position in Parks and Recreation due to retirement. 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 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. Don Williams and seconded by Mr. Jeffery Darby, and adopted on the 20th day of December, 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 _______________________________ David Montgomery, Council President ___________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 105 OF 2016 A RESOLUTION TO FILL ONE VACANCY IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 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 II vacancy exists in the Streets & Drainage division and upgrading and filling this position will allow operations to continue; 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 or promote a Laborer 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. Thomas Harvey, and adopted on the 20th day of December, 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 _______________________________ David Montgomery, Council President ___________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Agenda Item called: Hearing of Appeal for Devonte Morse, 815 Garden St., Bossier City, LA 71111 for violation of City Ordinance Section 14-Vicious and Dangerous Dog. Gary Neathery, Public Works Director, updated Council on case and his reasoning for declaring the two dogs Dangerous. Devonte Morse, 815 Garden St., Bossier City, LA, the dogs' owner, requested the Council to reverse Animal Controls decision and why. City Clerk, Phyllis McGraw, read letter from postal worker concerning his favorable opinion of the dogs into record. By: Mr. Williams Motion to uphold Gary Neathery and Animal Control's dangerous declaration. Seconded by Mr. Montgomery, Jr. No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion to introduce an Ordinance to appropriate $189,945.00 to come from the 2015 LCDA Capital Bond Fund to be used to contract with Forte Tablata Engineers to complete the design of U.S. 80 Improvements from Traffic Street to Old Benton Road. Seconded by Mr. Darby No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Harvey Motion to introduce an Ordinance to appropriate $1.9 Million to come from the 2015 LCDA Capital Bond Fund to be used to contract with NTB Associates to complete the engineering design of the Parkway Northern Extension. Seconded by Mr. Irwin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 106 OF 2016 A RESOLUTION TO HIRE OR PROMOTE ONE FOREMAN I IN SEWER MAINTENANCE TO REPLACE VACANT POSITION IN PUBLIC UTILITIES. _____________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Bossier City authorizes the hiring or promotion of one Foreman I in Sewer Maintenance 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 Foreman I in Sewer Maintenance 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. David Montgomery, Jr., and adopted on the 20th day of December, 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 _______________________________ David Montgomery, Council President ___________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 107 OF 2016 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING QUESTIONNAIRE FROM LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR AND CITY’S ANSWER THERETO. _______________________________________________________________________ IT IS RESOLVED, that the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire from the Legislative Auditor covering period, 1-1-2016 thru 12-31-2016, and City’s answer thereto all of which are on file with City Clerk, are hereby adopted. A copy of this questionnaire and answers will be furnished to the City’s certified public accountants, Heard, McElroy & Vestal.  The above and foregoing Resolution, was read in full at open and legal session convened, as on motion of Mr. Jeffery Darby and seconded by Mr. Scott Irwin and adopted on the 20th day of December, 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 _______________________________ David Montgomery, Council President ___________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk There being no further business to come before this Council, meeting adjourned at 3:33 PM by Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Respectfully submitted: Phyllis McGraw City Clerk Publish: December 28, 2016 Bossier Press Tribune