City Council

PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BOSSIER CITY STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT THE REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 2017 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, February 7, 2017, at 3:00 PM Invocation was given by Council Member Scott Irwin Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Don Williams 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. Williams Motion to approve the minutes of the January 17, 2017, Regular Meeting and dispense with the reading. Seconded by Mr. Harvey No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Irwin Motion to amend agenda to include #32 under New Business - Introduce an Ordinance to amend Ordinance #155 of 2016 for the renovation of the A&P Lift Station. Seconded by: Mr. Free No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Irwin Motion to delete item #22 under New Business (sale of property at 801 Benton Rd. to Mega Property, LLC.) 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 Pam Glorioso, Projects Coordinator, gave update on Downtown Bossier Re-Envisioning Project. Project 75% complete. Anticipate final pavement pours in May. Pamela Breedlove, Attorney, spoke on behalf of her client, downtown tenant, Beth Carr stating the problems associated with the redevelopment that her client has endured. Also speaking on project concerns were Mollie Corbitt, Kathleen Hemphill, Kathleen Pate and Miki Royer. All business owners in attendance look forward to project completion. Council asked Mayor to have signage checked and see what can be done to help businesses. Unfinished Business: The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 9 OF 2017 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $189,945.00 TO COME FROM THE 2015 LCDA CAPITAL BOND FUND TO BE USED TO CONTRACT WITH  FORTE AND TABLADA, INC., TO COMPLETE THE DESIGN OF U.S. 80 IMPROVEMENTS FROM TRAFFIC STREET TO OLD BENTON ROAD. ________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Ordinance 53 of 2008 appropriated $202,100.00, Ordinance 16 of 2009 appropriated $375,000.00 and Ordinance 32 of 2010 appropriated $44,275.00, all to be used for various stages of engineering design and associated services; and WHEREAS, an additional $189,945.00 is required to complete the design to include a roundabout at the Old Benton Road terminus. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, in regular session does hereby authorize the Mayor to appropriate $189,945.00 to come from the 2015 LCDA Capital Bond Fund to be used to contract with Forte and Tablada, Inc., to complete the design of U.S. 80 improvements from Traffic Street to Old Benton Road. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign any and all instruments in connection 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. Don Williams, and adopted on the 7th day of February, 2017, 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, Jr., President __________________________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 10 Of 2017 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $40,000 FROM THE 2017 EMS CAPITAL AND CONTINGENCY FUND TO REPLACE TWO STRYKER POWER PRO STRETCHERS. _____________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the Power Pro Stretchers are a necessary component of the delivery of Emergency Medical Care and the fire department needs to replace two of these units that are no longer functional;  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened does hereby appropriate $40,000 from the 2017 EMS Capital and Contingency Fund budget to purchase two Stryker Power Pro Stretchers. 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. Scott Irwin, and adopted on the 7th day of February, 2017, 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, Jr., President __________________________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Agenda Item called: Adopt an Ordinance appropriating $30,000 from the 2017 EMS Capital and Contingency Fund to expand and improve the drone technology needs of the Bossier City Public Safety Departments. Resident Keith Cottrill, owns drone business. Wanted to make sure all rules are followed. Offered his services to the City. The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No.11 Of 2017 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $30,000 FROM THE 2017 EMS CAPTAL AND CONTINGENCY FUND TO EXPAND AND IMPROVE THE DRONE TECHNOLOGY NEEDS OF THE BOSSIER CITY PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENTS. _____________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS technology has improved significantly and to maximize the full potential of our Drone capability upgrades need to be made; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that $30,000 is hereby appropriated from the 2017 EMS Capital and Contingency Fund to upgrade Drone Technology for the Public Safety Departments. 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 7th day of February, 2017, 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, Jr., President __________________________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No.12 Of 2017 AN ORDINANCE REALLOCATNG $40,885.00 APPROPRIATED IN THE BOSSIER CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT 2017 CAPITAL BUDGET FOR ROBOT EQUIPMENT AND REPAIRS TO PURCHASE TACTICAL TEAM EQUIPMENT. _____________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, funds were appropriated in the Bossier City Police Department Capital Budget for Robot Equipment and Repairs and the Police Department desires to reallocate those funds to purchase Tactical Team Equipment; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that $40,885.00 appropriated in the 2017 Bossier City Police Department Capital Budget is hereby reallocated for the purchase of Tactical Team Equipment. 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 7th day of February, 2017, 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, Jr., President __________________________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No.13 Of 2017 AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH A REVISED SEWER USER CHARGE FOR BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE (BAFB).  WHEREAS, Based on the study conducted by Burns & McDonnell which is based on an allocation of BAFB’s proportionate share of the costs associated with the operation of the Red River Wastewater Treatment Plant an increase is warranted. Rate increase to be effective December 1, 2016; and WHEREAS, Based on the analysis of the 2014 costs the volume charge should increase from $0.54 per 1,000 gallons to $2.56 per 1,000 gallons. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that an increase be established for sewer user charge for BAFB. The volume charge will increase from $.54 per 1,000 gallons to $2.56 per 1,000 gallons. Rate increase to be effective December 1, 2016. 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 7th day of February, 2017, 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, Jr., President __________________________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk New Business: Agenda Item Called: Witness opening of sealed bids for: On-Demand Concrete/Asphalt Repairs for Public Utilities. 1. Bowman Grading & Asphalt, Inc. $ 86,495.00 2. CW&W Contractors, Inc. $271,000.00 3. Dales' Paving, Inc. $178,500.00 4. MAC Contracting Group $222,500.00 5. RVP $ 64,900.00 By: Mr. Irwin Motion to approve reading of the bids. Seconded by: Mr. Montgomery Questions concerning bid ranges Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Agenda Item called: Witness opening of sealed bids for: A&P Sewer Pump Station Rehabilitation Project. 1. Axis Construction, LLC $375,000.00 2. Peck Construction, Inc. $390,060.00 3. Belt Construction, Inc. $375,256.00  4. Dixie Overland Construction $339,471.00 5. Pulley Construction $459,000.00 By: Mr. Irwin Motion to approve reading of the bids. Seconded by: Mr. Williams 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 the following legal address: 129 Bobbie St., Bossier City, LA By: Mr. Williams Motion to continue items 3, 4, 5 and 6 under New Business (demolition items) until the February 21, 2017, City Council Meeting. Seconded by: Mr. Darby No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Agenda Item called: Adopt Zoning Ordinance, Petitioner: DG Louisiana dba Dollar General Store #10632, Location: 2100 Stockwell Road, Request: Conditional Use Approval for the sale of high and low content alcohol for off-premise consumption at a Dollar General Store. By: Mr. Irwin Motion to combine all the Dollar General zoning items into one vote. Seconded by: Mr. Larkin Sam Marsiglia, MPC Director, went over Dollar Generals Request. Councilman Williams spoke on his concerns. Vote in favor of motion is unanimous The following ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 14 OF 2017 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE AT 2100 STOCKWELL ROAD, BOSSIER CITY, LA FOR THE RETAIL SALES OF HIGH AND LOW CONTENT ALCOHOL FOR OFF PREMISE CONSUMPTION OF BEER AND WINE PRODUCTS AT A DOLLAR GENERAL STORE. WHEREAS; DG Louisiana LLC dba Dollar General Store #10632 has applied to the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission for Conditional Use Approval for off-premise consumption of low and high content alcohol for the purpose of retail sales of beer and wine products only, at a Dollar General Store located at 2100 Stockwell Road, Bossier City, LA; and WHEREAS; a public hearing for the Conditional Use application was held on January 9, 2017; and WHEREAS; The Planning Department has submitted the results of said public hearing to the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Bossier City. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. That the Conditional Use for the retail sales of low and high content alcohol for the purpose of off-premise consumption, shall only be sold as stated per Dollar General’s self-imposed conditions on the attached letters and operational floor plan specifying the type of alcohol products, amount of shelf and floor area placement of beer and wine products only, at a Dollar General Store located at 2100 Stockwell Road, Bossier City, LA 71111 is hereby approved. Motion was made by Mr. David Montgomery, Jr. and seconded by Mr. Thomas Harvey to adopt the above ordinance. Upon the following vote, the ordinance was duly and adopted on the 7th day of February, 2017, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby and Mr. Free NAYS: Mr. Williams and Mr. Harvey ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none _________________________________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President __________________________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk C-56-16 The following ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 15 OF 2017 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE AT 2314 BARKSDALE BOULEVARD, BOSSIER CITY, LA FOR THE RETAIL SALES OF HIGH AND LOW CONTENT ALCOHOL FOR OFF PREMISE CONSUMPTION OF BEER AND WINE PRODUCTS AT A DOLLAR GENERAL STORE. WHEREAS; DG Louisiana LLC dba Dollar General Store #4748 has applied to the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission for Conditional Use Approval for off-premise consumption of low and high content alcohol for the purpose of retail sales of beer and wine products only, at a Dollar General Store located at 2314 Barksdale Boulevard, Bossier City, LA; and WHEREAS; a public hearing for the Conditional Use application was held on January 9, 2017; and WHEREAS; The Planning Department has submitted the results of said public hearing to the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Bossier City. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. That the Conditional Use for the retail sales of low and high content alcohol for the purpose of off-premise consumption, shall only be sold as stated per Dollar General’s self-imposed conditions on the attached letters and operational floor plan specifying the type of alcohol products, amount of shelf and floor area placement of beer and wine products only, at a Dollar General Store located at 2314 Barksdale Boulevard, Bossier City, LA 71112 is hereby approved. Motion was made by Mr. David Montgomery, Jr. and seconded by Mr. Thomas Harvey to adopt the above ordinance. Upon the following vote, the ordinance was duly and adopted on the 7th day of February, 2017, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby and Mr. Free NAYS: Mr. Williams and Mr. Harvey ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none _________________________________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President __________________________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk C-58-16 The following ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 16 OF 2017 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE AT 4612 BARKSDALE BOULEVARD, BOSSIER CITY, LA FOR THE RETAIL SALES OF HIGH AND LOW CONTENT ALCOHOL FOR OFF PREMISE CONSUMPTION OF BEER AND WINE PRODUCTS AT A DOLLAR GENERAL STORE. WHEREAS; DG Louisiana LLC dba Dollar General Store #9231 has applied to the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission for Conditional Use Approval for off-premise consumption of low and high content alcohol for the purpose of retail sales of beer and wine products only, at a Dollar General Store located at 4612 Barksdale Boulevard, Bossier City, LA; and WHEREAS; a public hearing for the Conditional Use application was held on January 9, 2017; and WHEREAS; The Planning Department has submitted the results of said public hearing to the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Bossier City. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. That the Conditional Use for the retail sales of low and high content alcohol for the purpose of off-premise consumption, shall only be sold as stated per Dollar General’s self-imposed conditions on the attached letters and operational floor plan specifying the type of alcohol products, amount of shelf and floor area placement of beer and wine products only, at a Dollar General Store located at 4612 Barksdale Boulevard, Bossier City, LA 71112 is hereby approved. Motion was made by Mr. David Montgomery, Jr. and seconded by Mr. Thomas Harvey to adopt the above ordinance. Upon the following vote, the ordinance was duly and adopted on the 7th day of February, 2017, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby and Mr. Free NAYS: Mr. Williams and Mr. Harvey ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none _________________________________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President __________________________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk C-60-16 The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 17 Of 2017 AN ORDINANCE TO DECLARE THAT AN EMERGENCY DID EXIST IN THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY WHICH AFFECTED, PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY DUE TO REPAIRS NEEDED TO A WATER TREATMENT PLANT RIVER PUMP STATION  WHEREAS, Repairs needed to overhaul and for testing the North River Pump Station Motor #2; and WHEREAS, $25,000 to come from the water capital contingency fund. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the Bossier City Council does hereby approve an ordinance to appropriate $25,000 to come from the water capital contingency fund to repair Water Treatment Plant River Pump Station (Motor #2). The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Timothy Larkin, and seconded by Mr. Don Williams, and adopted on the 7th day of February, 2017, 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, Jr., President __________________________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 18 Of 2017 AN ORDINANCE TO DECLARE THAT AN EMERGENCY DID EXIST IN THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY WHICH AFFECTED, PROPERTY, PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY DUE TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR ADDITIONAL FOUNDATION ADDED TO COMMUNICATION TOWER AT THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT BASED ON GEOTECHNICAL SURVEY ANALYSIS RESULTS WHEREAS, Due the core boring results, a 3’ diameter by 30’ reinforced concrete pier is needed to support the tower; and WHEREAS, Ordinance #142 of 2016 appropriated $175,000.00 to install a new free standing communications tower at the Water Treatment Plant, the requirement for additional foundation to be added to this tower is based on Geotechnical Survey Analysis Results  WHEREAS, $65,000 to come from the water capital contingency fund. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the Bossier City Council does hereby approve an emergency ordinance to appropriate $65,000 to come from the water capital contingency fund to install a reinforced concrete pier to support the tower in accordance with Geotechnical survey analysis results. 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. Jeffery Darby, and adopted on the 7th day of February, 2017, 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, Jr., President __________________________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 19 Of 2017 AN ORDINANCE TO DECLARE THAT AN EMERGENCY DID EXIST IN THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY WHICH AFFECTED PROPERTY, PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY DUE TO REPAIRS NEEED TO A WATER SERVICE LINE FOR MEADOWVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. WHEREAS, Repairs needed to bore a new 3” service line for the school; and WHEREAS, $15,000 to come from the water capital contingency fund. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the Bossier City Council does hereby approve an ordinance to appropriate $15,000 to come from the water capital contingency fund to repair water service line for Meadowview Elementary School. The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Timothy Larkin, and seconded by Mr. Scott Irwin, and adopted on the 7th day of February, 2017, 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, Jr., President __________________________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 20 OF 2017 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THAT AN EMERGENCY EXISTS IN THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY WHICH AFFECTS PROPERTY, PUBLIC HEALTH, AND SAFETY DUE TO A DRAIN PIPE COLLAPSE AT 1210 ELSA JANE STREET AND PROVIDING FUNDING FOR EMERGENCY ACTIONS. WHEREAS, the 24” storm drain at 1210 Elsa Jane Street has begun to collapse and emergency action has to be taken as quickly as possible to protect the area from further damage; and WHEREAS, this repair will require removal and replacement of the street, sidewalk and driveway; and WHEREAS, this repair is moving forward as quickly as possible. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, in legal session and fully convened, The Bossier City Council hereby endorses that emergency measures are necessary and appropriates $80,000.00 from the 1991 Streets and Drainage Fund for the Unplanned Drainage account. 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. Timothy Larkin, and adopted on the 7th day of February, 2017, 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, Jr., President __________________________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk By: Mr. Darby Motion to introduce an Ordinance to appropriate funds in the amount of $575,000 to allow for the continuation of the City's Fire Hydrant and Replacement Professional Services Project. Seconded by: Mr. Free No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion to introduce an Ordinance to appropriate funds in the amount of $20,000.00 to replace 100 - 30 gallon Leyland Cypress Trees at the Red River Wastewater Treatment Plant. Seconded by: Mr. Irwin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Irwin Motion to introduce an Ordinance to appropriate funds in the amount of $50,000.00 to make repairs to the non-potable water system at the Red River Wastewater Treatment Plant. Seconded by: Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Darby Motion to introduce an Ordinance declaring surplus to the needs of the City of Bossier City 3 Harley Davidson Motorcycles and authorizing donation of the same to the Red River Sheriff's Office. Seconded by: Mr. Harvey No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion to introduce an Ordinance appropriating $17,000.00 from the General Fund, Fund Balance to provide the City of Bossier's share to co-host the 2017 Louisiana Municipal Association Convention with the City of Shreveport. Seconded by: Mr. Harvey No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion to introduce an Ordinance approving the attached amendment to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement by and among the City of Bossier City, Bossier Parish and the Bossier Parish School Board for the development and re-envisioning of downtown Bossier City. Seconded by: Mr. Irwin Mr. Darby voiced his concerns on project change. Vote in favor of motion as follows: Yeas: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey Nays: Mr. Darby Absent: none Abstain: none Motion carries By: Mr. Williams Motion to introduce an Ordinance to appropriate funds in the amount of $35,000.00 to conduct a chlorine cleanse in the Water Distribution System. Seconded by: Mr. Irwin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Irwin Motion to introduce an Ordinance to accept the dedication into the City Street System into the streets within Plantation Trace Estates Units No. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5. Seconded by: Mr. Free No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Free Motion to approve Parade Permit Fee Waivers for the following: Bellaire Elementary Mardi Gras Parade - February 24, 2017 Krewe of Atlas Mardi Gras Bridge Closing Ceremony - February 28, 2017 Cross Walk 2017 - April 14, 2017 Sun City Elem. Mardi Gras Parade - February 28, 2017 Seconded by: Mr. Darby No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous The following Resolution offered and adopted: Resolution No. 8 Of 2017 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF A TAX AUDITOR ________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2 of 2010 implemented a hiring freeze requiring Bossier City Council approval for the hiring of any personnel; WHEREAS, one of the current Tax Auditors will be leaving, due to resignation, and advertising 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 Tax Auditor. 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. Timothy Larkin, and adopted on the 7th day of February, 2017, 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, Jr., President __________________________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: Resolution No. 9 Of 2017 A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA MULTI- JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN ________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, As required by FEMA 44 CFR Part 201.6 mitigation planning per the memo dated January 12, 2017; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the Bossier Parish Louisiana Multi- Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan is adopted. BE IF 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. Jeffery Darby, and seconded by Mr. Scott Irwin, and adopted on the 7th day of February, 2017, 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, Jr., President __________________________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 10 OF 2017 A RESOLUTION TO HIRE OR PROMOTE ONE WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR TO REPLACE VACANT POSITION IN PUBLIC UTILITIES. _____________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Bossier City authorizes the hiring or promotion of one Water Treatment Plant Operator 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 Water Treatment Plant Operator 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. Scott Irwin and seconded by Mr. Timothy Larkin, and adopted on the 7th day of February, 2017, 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, Jr., President __________________________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 11 OF 2017 A RESOLUTION TO FILL THREE VACANCIES 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 I vacancy exists in the Solid Waste division, one part- time Animal Control worker in the Animal Control Division, one Assistant Superintendent in the Herbicide & Mosquito Control Division and filling these positions 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 one Laborer I, one part-time Animal Control worker, hire or promote an Assistant Superintendent and backfill any vacancies created by transfer or promotion. The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Jeffery Darby, and second by Mr. Don Williams, and adopted on the 7th day of February, 2017, 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, Jr., President __________________________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk By: Mr. Larkin Motion to approve Report of Final Change Order for Big Airline Force Main an increase of $188,408.04. Total cost of contract with increase $2,470,054.29. Seconded by: Mr. Williams No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Free Motion to approve placement in the Official Minutes the Reappointment of Lou Chandler as a College List Board Member of the Bossier City Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board. Appointment effective March 7, 2017 and expires March 6, 2020. Seconded by: Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Free Motion to approve placement in the Official Minutes the Reappointment of William Schwartz as a College List Board Member of the Bossier City Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board. Appointment effective March 7, 2017 and expires March 6, 2020. Seconded by: Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Free Motion to appoint Tommy Chandler to replace Charles Maxie as a commissioner of the Board of Commissioners for the Housing Authority of the City of Bossier City. Appointment effective February 7, 2017 and expires July 8, 2020. Seconded by: Mr. Darby No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion to introduce an Ordinance to amend Ordinance #155 of 2016 for the renovation of the A&P Lift Station. 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 4:08 PM by Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Respectfully submitted: Phyllis McGraw City Clerk Publish: February 15, 2017 Bossier Press Tribune