City Council

PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BOSSIER CITY STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT THE REGULAR MEETING APRIL 18, 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, April 18, 2017, at 3:00 PM Invocation was given by Council Member Jeffery Darby 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: City Attorney Jimmy Hall and City Clerk, Phyllis McGraw By: Mr. Williams Motion to approve the minutes of the April 4, 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 approve Agenda. Seconded by Mr. Williams No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Council recognized the Bossier Parish High School State Wrestling Champions and presented them with a Proclamation declaring Tuesday, April 18, 2017 as LHSSA State Wrestling Champions Day. Champions as follows: Johnny Vanveckhoven, Division II - 285-pound weight class, Haughton High School Trey Fontenot, Division II - 126-pound weight class, Parkway High School Trevor Tamburo, Division II - 132-pound weight class, Parkway High School Christian Walden, Division I - 160-pound weight class, Airline High School Matt Salinas, Division I - 195-pound weight class, Airline High School Joe Buffington, Finance Director, gave Council the Monthly Financial Update for the month of March 2017. Unfinished Business:  Case 5:08-cv-02011-SMH-MLH Document 483-16 Filed 09/18/15 Page 48 of 62 PageiD #: 23439 ORDINANCE NO~OF 2017 AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE AND ENACT THE BARKSDALE BOULEVARD REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AND BARKSDALE SOUTH NEIGHBORHOOD REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AS WELL AS ESTABLISH THE BARKSDALE REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City, in ord~r'f~ meet its obligations of the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement 9f.t.~ .~onsent Decree in U.L. Coleman Company, Ltd., et al. v. B~~siec· City, $l al., and in the pest interests of the citizens of the City of ·a:ossier City, guld~·q by the final SWA Plan dafed September 2014, wishes to establish t~ose residential neighborhoods adjacent to Barksdale Air Force 'Base as Bar~~t,ale South Neighborhood Redevelopme.nl District ("Disfr(<;:t 1", shown below on map and Appendix A} to be prol~cted ·ond cons~rved to both maintain neighborhood app~orance, eri<;::ourag,~ nome b,Wnership, and guard f against deterioration; and that section of Barks'dqle Boulevard corridor as Barksdale Boulevard Red~velopmenf btstrlct ("District 2", shown below on map aJ)d .Appendix A) ;f9 be ~·hhanced and improved to strengthen its ecor1omic vitality, preserve its commercial character, enhance visual appsar.. improve motorist clh'<;i pedestrian safety, and encourage new investment qnd redevel9pment'within the District 2; and CITY EXHIBIT 24 Case 5:08-cv-02011-SMH-MLH Document 483-16 Filed 09/18/15 Page 49 of 62 PageiD #: 23440 WHEREAS, action items for the implementation of District 1 and District 2 include acknowledgment of appropriations to be made to fund the phases set forth in the SWA Preliminary Cost Study dated December 11, 2014, (Appendix B, including cross-reference to SWA Plan) through placement of the projects in the City's 5-year Capital Projects Plan and adoption in the City Council's appropriate annual budget; and WHEREAS, further implementation plans include action items for the initiation of one or more neighborhood conservation overlay districts within District 1; and Case 5:08-cv-02011-SMH-MLH Document 483-16 Filed 09/18/15 Page 50 of 62 PageiD #: 23441 WHEREAS, further implementation plans include action items for the adoption of the enclosed proposed zoning overlay district (Appendix C) within District 2; and WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City under the leadership of the Bossier- City MPC (subject to the addition of needed MPC staff or outside consultants) shall: 1. Create a Capital Projects ·P.Ian for Barksdale South Neighborhood District. incorporating .t.he·- SWA ·Preliminary Cost Study, dated December 11, 2014 (Appendix -BJ.. 2. Create a Neighborhood Plan for the Bar~sdale South Neighborhood District to coordinate impl'eme:ntation of Capitol Projects Plan for Barksdale South Neighborhood District in the City's 5-Year Capital Projects Plan and the annuar Ci!-y Budget. Support the Barksdale South Neighborhood District in its adoption of self-regulation under the proposed N.~ighborhood Conservation Overlay to be considered under ·sec.- 5.7.3 of the Bossier Unified Development Code·. Through adoption. of this Ordinance, the City Council forwards Appendix C to the B·os.sier-City MPC for review and recommendations to the City Council, and n9minates the Barksdale South Neighborhood for contact and <_:jjscussior,is by the Bossier-City MPC through MPC Planner Carlotta Askew-Brown. for initiation of adoption of a Neighborhood Conservation Overlay district(s) as provided in the City's Implementation Plan. This adoption amends Sec. 5.7.3 of the UDC as necessary to authorize this nomination. WHEREAS, there is hereby created the Barksdale Redevelopment District Committee, for the purpose of advising the Bossier-City MPC in the Case 5:08-cv-02011-SMH-MLH Document 483-16 Filed 09/18/15 Page 51 of 62 PageiD #: 23442 implementation of both redevelopment districts, assisting in branding and promotion of South Bossier, neighborhood identification signage, and identifying potential additional funding opportunities. Membership is described in Appendix D. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened , that there is hereby created the Barksdale Boulevard Redevelopment District, Barksdale South Neighborhood Redevelopment Distrit;: ~, .Q(ld the Barksdale Redevelopment District Committee. Motion was made by \'f\r .~c.ott"Ic~o , seconded by ffir1>onll), W1G..MS , to adopt the abov~ 'ordinance. Upon th~ following vote, the ordinance was duly ¢lqopted this .\.<?t~ay of Apr\ \ , 2017. YEAS: YY\ r. r(\ty·r\~oMet:'\JTv') YY\r. Larl<in, rY)(~.n.v\(\t ff\r .l:>o.r b~ I Me. w·, \\,·a.MS" J f{\ r . \='ree. ar'\0: Mr . ~r-ve~ NAYS: ~ \)(\ e_ ABSTAIN: f\J Qr'\e_ ABSENT: N. one Case 5:08-cv-02011-SMH-MLH Document 483-16 Filed 09/18/15 Page 52 of 62 PageiD #: 23443 APPENDIX A Boundaries of Redevelopment Districts 1 and 2  Case 5:08-cv-02011-SMH-MLH Document 483-16 Filed 09/18/15 Page 53 of 62 PageiD #: 23444 APPENDIX B South Bossler Redevelopment Districts Derived from December ll, 2014 SWA Group Prellmlno'ry Con Study Cross re!erenced from SWA's Summary of 1 RKOmmen~tionl, p. 126-127 of SWA Cona~ptual Redevelopment Pfan dat d 5eptember 2014 Prellmimuy Cost Study for Barksdale Boulevard Redevelopment District and Barksdale South Neighborhood Redevelopment District Based on Recommendations In the SWA Conceptual Plan dated September 2014 1 Short Term Recommendations - S Year liM! QUGnt/ty Unit Cost Commen~ 2 A. Entry M-IMftt II Mike Wood htll Demohtlon of ltldstlnc slcn 1 l5 $1.000.00 $1,000 dismantle I hlul / dispose Newllano monument 1 l5 $30,000.00 $30,000 concreto or CMO block With stone fKII'C LJchtlrc 1 l5 $5,000.00 $5,000 IUumlllato ~do surfKO tands-.pe Enhlncements 7,500 SF $1.20 $9,000 plonU111and lrrl&atlon around monument Ently Monument Sub·Total $45,0110 ~~~~~ ZDJS Oly llvdf« 4 8. lriinaco Channlllmprovemonts jlrcKn Baikidale loulevwd to Mike WoOd Pal'k) Flno Grodlna 420,000 SF $0.05 $21,000 Fino Iridin&/ plantlrc prop Chlnntl ldco Landscape lnhencernonts 350,000 SF $0,55 $194,000 La~o ldle Landstopln&and lrrlcallon Dfllnlco / 0\lefflaw 70,000 SF $0.50 $35,000 ~educed Landscaplnc, ll'fllatlon, and Trolls Drlllna&e ChaMtllmpr.,.,.....,ts Sub-Total $250,000 F. Plili Enhincltlllonts Mike Wood Park 600,000 SF $0.35 $200,000 larulscapel hordscape onhencoments Park Enhancement Sub-Total $200.0110 ~ ~"' lOJ.J ""'...,., ZS It Pidtstrlon I lkYd• fiilb (In dialil111 Channil) PIP Cone. TreK, 6' Wide 50,400 SF $5.00 $252,000 II! association with Item 8 abowr Pedfttttln/llke PathSUb-T~ $2SZ,OOO 5 1. Stree!S(apo VP&rides (liii1Udilo BOUIOYard, Panili• Drive, Sli•d\1 Giove I);IVe) L llarksdele Boulevard (AFII Main Gate South to Jimmie DIVIs Hwy) Pedtsltltn Path (6' wide I west sldo only) 71,650 SF $6.00 $429,900 Ped Poth Llchtlnr (60' o.c. west side only) 100 EA $7,500.00 $750,000 Street Trees (30' O.C. eut I west I median) 600 fA $500.00 $300,000 lrrl&atlon 240,000 SF $0.60 $144,000 Barksdale lloulevard Streetscape UPif'ldes Sub·Total $1,623,900 s 2. Panth• Drive (a.rtcsclalo louiiVard East to Dral"'ll a.-o11 Pedtstrlln Path (6' wklo J both sides) 19,200 SF $6.00 $115,200 Ped Path llchtlnc 160' O.C.I 52 (A $5,500.00 $2116,000 Street Trees (30' o.c. both sides) 106 lA $500.00 $53,000 Irritation 76,800 SF $0,60 $46,010 P11nther Drive Streotsc.po liJIII'ades Sub-Total $500,110 5 3. Shady GI'O'Ie (lllrksdlle lolllevwd EISt to IQinap Channell Pedes trion hth (6' wide I both sides) 46.310 Sf $6.00 $278,280 Ped hth Llchtlnc (60' O,C.) 64 (A $5,500.00 $352,000 Streat TrHs (30' o.c. both sktfl) 121 (A $500.00 $64,000 lrrlcatlon 92,760 Sf $0.60 $55,,56 Shady Grove StrHtscape Uppades Sub·Total $749,936 Batksdale Boulevard Redevelopment District $1,623,900 -Totlll SHORT TERM lsthmted Public Sector Investment Bartcsd1le South Nel&hborhood Redevelopment District ·Total SHORTTEJIM Estimated Public Sector Investment TDTALSHORTTERM PDTEN11ALSOUTH BOSSIER INVESTMENT I $3,621,116 Case 5:08-cv-02011-SMH-MLH Document 483-16 Filed 09/18/15 Page 54 of 62 PageiD #: 23445 South Bossler Redevelopment Districts Derived from December 11, 201A SWA Group Preliminary Cost Study Preliminary Cost Study for Barksdale Boulevard Redevelopment District and Barksdale South Nelchborhood Redevelopment District Based on Recommendations In the SWA Conceptual Plan dated September 2014 2 • Mid Term Recommendations • 10 Year flftl'l Quontlty Unit Pr/c. Co.tr Commtnu 14 A. GatiWIY I Entry Monument J. VloiH Avenue Monument Structura IAttwolk 1 lS $30,000.00 $30,000 concrete« CMU block with stone fkq !4htl,. 1 lS $5,000.00 $5,000 IUumlnatt ~de surfKe hnchtlpe Enhlnctments 1 lS $5,000.00 $5,000 plantl,. and l~atlon around monu!Mnt Gateway Monument Sub-Total $40.000 9 F. Pli1C Entiiil~nll Mlkt Wood P1rk 1 lS $150,000.00 $150,000 landscape I hlrdscape enhancemtnll ($1.50 5FI Parlt Enhencement SUb•Total $150,000 I, StfletKape UPifldes (llf!.llfeloul-d) 3, ltllllft lblilewrd (from . .~dlle loulewrd East to PondlfOSI Drive dtalnll!l ch1n1111) lnttrstcllon lmprowll)entl (ramps/ crosswalks) 1 EA $75,000.00 $75,000 Ptd Poth Uchtllll (?5' o.q ~2 EA $5,500.00 $231,000 Strttl Ttttl (30' O.C. both sldts) 50 EA $500,00 $Z5,000 lrrlc•tlon 76,100 SF $0.60 $46,080 llflalre loulewrd Streetlelpe UPCradts Silb·Totel $377,010 Barksdale Boulevard Redevelopment District $0 ·Total MID TERM Estimated Public Sector Investment Barksdale South Nel&hborhood Redevelopment Dhtrlct $567,010 ·Total MID TtRM Estimated Publk SectOI' Investment TOTAl MID TERM POTENTIAL SOUTl! BOSSIER INVESTMENT I $567,010 1 South Bossler Redevelopment 'Districts Derived trom December u. zo1c SWA Group Pr.&mlnary Cost Study Preliminary Cost Study for Barksdale Boulevard Redevelopment District and Barksdale South Nelchborhood Redevelopment District B;ued on Recommendations In the SWA Conceptual Plan dated September 2014 3 · Long Term Recommendations ·lS Year lttm Quantity Un/C Cost Comments 19 a. Dtllnace Chennlf lmprovwntntl (from Sheely Grove ortve to Columbia Clfdt) Gradln&a11d shaplna of cha11nel 20.000 CY $5.00 $100,000 Roulh cradfnc I shaplnc Fine Gr1d1111 504,000 SF $0.05 $25,200 Fine aradtna/ pllntlnc prep. Channel fdae ltnchcepe Enhencementt lS $)00,000.00 $!00,000 laka Edc•LtndscePioc•nd lrrfl•tlon Drllnep Chennlf lmpriiYemtntl Sub·Totll ~25,200 10,000 ltntlr feet 26 1. Stretlltlpt Ul'lfldls (Shedy Grow Dtlva) lntantctlonlmprovarnantt (ramps I crosswalks) EA $?S,OOO.OO $75,000 Ped Path Uclttllll (15' O.C.) 53 EA $5,500.00 $291,500 Strtet Trltl (30' etlt I west I mtdl•nl U3 • EA $500.00 $66,500 lrrlc•llon 120,000 SF $0.60 $?2,000 Shady Gr~~~~t Dtlve Strtmcepe UPiflldiS Sub·Totll $SOS.OOO Barksdile Boulevard Redevelopment District $0 ·Total LONG TERM Estimated Publk Sector Investment Barksdale South Nef&hborhood Redevelopment Olltrlct $930,200 ·Total lONG TERM Estlmat8d Publk Sector Investment TOTAl lONG TERM POTENTIAL SOUTl! BOSSIER INVESTMENT I $9Jo,zoo I Case 5:08-cv-02011-SMH-MLH Document 483-16 Filed 09/18/15 Page 55 of 62 PageiD #: 23446 South Bossler Redevelopment Districts Derived from Deatmbet 11, 2014 Targeted Preliminary Cost Study SWA Group Preliminary Cost Study Based on Recommendations in the SWA. Conceptual Plan dated Se ptember 2014 Summary 1.0 Near Term Recommendations Barksdale Boulavard Redevelopment District $1,623,900 ·Total SHORT TERM Estimated Public: Sector Investment Barksdale South Nelahbotflood Redevelopment District $1,997,216 I ·Total SHORT TERM Estimated Public Sector lnvmrMnt .-14s.DOO ohtHiy commln8 In ZOJS Qly ...,_, Total Approximate Public Sector Investment $3,621,116 (Mu nici pal, Parish, State and Federal Funding Sources) Total Near Term Potential Investment $3,621,116 2.0 Mid Term Recommendations Barksdale Boulevard Redevelopment District $0 ·Total MIDTERM Estimated Public Sec:tor Investment Barksdale South Nel&hborhood Redevelopment District $567,080 ·Total MID TERM Estlmat~ Public: Sec:tor Investment Total Approximate Public Sector Investment $567,080 (Municipol, Parbh, SIJita and Fada,.l Fundi,. Sources) Total Mid Term Potential Investment $567,080 3.0 long Term Recommendations Barksdaleloulellllrd Redevelopment District $0 ·Total LONG TERM Estimated Public Sector Investment Barksdale South Nelahborflood Redevelopment District $930,200 ·Total lONG TERM Estimated Public Sector Investment Total Approximate Public Sector Investment $930,200 (Municlpol, Pa rish, State and Federal Fundlnc Sourcet} Total long Term Potential Investment $930,200 Summary Total Approximate Public Sector Investment $5,118,396 (Munic:lpt l, Parish, State and Federal Fundin&Sources} TOTAL POTENTIAL SOUTH BOSSIER INVESTMENT $5,118,396 Case 5:08-cv-02011-SMH-MLH Document 483-16 Filed 09/18/15 Page 56 of 62 PageiD #: 23447 APPENDIX C ORDINANCE NO._OF 2017 AN ORDINANCE 'TO AMEND THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE BY ADDING SECTION 4.3.5 AND SECTION 5.7.5, BARKSDALE BOULEVARD REDEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT. WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the citizens of the City of Bossier City that Barksdale Boulevard within the proposed Barksdale Boulevard Redevelopment Overlay District (the "District"), be enhanced and improved to strengthen its economic vitality, preserve its commercial character, enhance visual appeal, improve motorist and pedestrian safety, and encourage new investment and redevelopment within the District; WHEREAS, Sec. 1.5.8 of the Unified Development Code states that a specific purpose of the Code is to "Protect designated corridors and maintain desirable and unique neighborhood character and integrity within the City and Parish by. establishing Corridor and Neighborhood Conservation Conditional Use Overlay Districts and by establishing such regulations related to the maintenance of quality use, aesthetic, and environmental standards as may be found to be appropriate;" and, WHEREAS, the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, following a recommendation by the Bossier-City Metropolitan Planning Commission, desires to create the Barksdale Boulevard Redevelopment Overlay District (B-BROD); NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that there is hereby created the Barksdale Boulevard Redevelopment Overlay District, by enacting Section 4.3.5 and Section 5.7.5 of the Unified Development Code be amended to read as follows: 4.3.5 Barksdale Boulevard Redevelopment Overlay District (B-BROD) The purpose of the Barksdale Boulevard Redevelopment Overlay District (B-BROD) is Case 5:08-cv-02011-SMH-MLH Document 483-16 Filed 09/18/15 Page 57 of 62 PageiD #: 23448 to preserve and improve the economic vitality of the corridor, preserve its commercial character, enhance its visual appeal, improve motorist and pedestrian safety, and encourage new investment and redevelopment within the B-BROD; (Overlay District boundaries and site maps available in the MPC office.) 5.7.5 Barksdale Boulevard Redevelopment Overlay District (B-BROD) Existing uses, structures, and sites shall be subject tp-. the provisions of Article 7, Nonconformities, of the Unified Development Cod€?;. The uses within the B-BROD . shall follpw the development standards of the B-3 General ·Business District as stated in ArtiCle 6, District Development Standards, of the Unified Development Code. The following additional criteria shall be included as conditions for new developments within B-BROD which are not subject to the provisions of'Article 7, Nonconformities, of the Unified Developpient Code: A. In addition to any landscaping and buffering requirements contained in Sections 13.7, 13.8 and 13.9 a 20 foot wi.de bufferyard I landscaping strip shall be provided and maintained ori the Barksdale Boulevard frontage. A bufferyard is defmed as a unit of land together with required landscaping which inay be required between land uses to eliminate or minimize conflicts between them. B. New driveways. along Barksdale Boulevard shall be limited to a maximum width of 35 feet, subject 'to all ·requirements and approvals of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. C. A reduction· in parking requirements shall be provided as an incentive for existing developed sites to install or provide cross-access easements. Existing sites which add cross-access easements shall be given a 20 percent reduction in required parking spaces and exempt from replacing parking eliminated by the cross-access easement. Case 5:08-cv-02011-SMH-MLH Document 483-16 Filed 09/18/15 Page 58 of 62 PageiD #: 23449 Motion was made by seconded by to adopt the above ordinance. Upon the following vote, the ordinance was duly adopted this _ _ day of 20 17 YEAS: NAYS: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Case 5:08-cv-02011-SMH-MLH Document 483-16 Filed 09/18/15 Page 59 of 62 PageiD #: 23450 APPENDIX D Barksdale Redevelopment District CommiHee Purpose: City of Bossier City, in order to meet Its obligations under Section F.f. of the Consent Decree in U.L. Coleman Company, Ltd., et al. v. Bossier City, et al., wishes to establish the Barksdale Redevelopment District Committee. This committee is mentioned by name only in Consent Decree, p. 13, under Section F. Specific Benefits to the Citizens of Bossier City: l.f. "Space will be provided inside the Walker Place Development for meetings of the South Bossier Assembly, Economic development groups, the Barksdale Redevelopment District Committee (to be established), and other civic or public groups in the City." Role of Committee Advise MPC twice annually and coinciding with anticipated reports to the Court in: a. implementation of both redevelopment districts, b. assistance in branding and promotion of South Bossier, c. neighborhood identification signage, and d. identification of potential additional funding opportunities. Membership of Committee (9 members: 3 citizens, 3 City of Bossier City, 3 other) a. MPC Planner of Bossier MPC, currently Carlotta Askew- Brown, shall serve as initial Chair, with her successor {upon resignation or retirement) to be Executive Director of Bossier MPC or his or her designee b. Three citizen members, to be appointed by the Mayor, who shall own, rent, operate, or manage a business or property located within either or both of the two redevelopment districts provided herein or shall be a member of the South Bossier Citizens Assembly Case 5:08-cv-02011-SMH-MLH Document 483-16 Filed 09/18/15 Page 60 of 62 PageiD #: 23451 c. Executive Director of Bossier Economic Development Foundation (currently, Rocky Rockett) d. Community Planner of Barksdale Air Force Base (currently, Wayne Walsh) e. City of Bossier City Project Manager for Barksdale Boulevard Redevelopment District and Barksdale South Neighborhood Redevelopment District (currently, Mike McSwain) f. Designee of U L Coleman CompaniE;}S g. City of Bossier City Special Project.s· Coordinator (currently, Pam Glorioso) Meetings The Committee will meet twfc~ annually to coincide with anticipated reports to the Court. SpeCific procedures· i:;lnd detail to be provided in tb.e.tuture by cornmlttee chair. The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 59 Of 2017 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO COVER REQUIREMENTS AT THE WATER TREATMANT PLANT FORA TOTAL OF $111,355.37 WHEREAS The Requirements are as follows: 1. WTP Chemical System Certification & Servicing - $24,660.52 2. Repairs to Pump #1 at theN. River Pump Station- $67,236.63 3. Risk Management Plan Update- $7,200.00 4. Ammonia Tank Painting- $2,135.00 5. Contingencies- $10,123.22 and WHEREAS, $111,355.37 to come from the Water 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 $111,355.37 to come from the Water Contingency fund to cover the above requirements at the Water Treatment Plant. 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. Scott Irwin, and adopted on the 18th, day of April, 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 Davidg:¢!L The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 60 OF 2017 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $130,000 TO COME FROM THE WATER CAPITAL CONTINGENCY FUND TO BE USED TO INSTALL A 42" WATER MAIN CROSSING ON SHED ROAD JUST EAST OF BENTON ROAD TO ALLOW FOR FUTURE WATER DISTRIBUTION IMPROVEMENTS. WHEREAS, Shed Road 4 Ianing construction is underway; and WHEREAS, the City has plans to install a 42" water main distribution line that will cross under Shed Road just East of Benton Road; and WHEREAS, providing the crossing now will avoid disturbing the new Shed Road pavement in the future . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the City Council of Bossier City, in regular session convened does hereby appropriate $130,000 to come from the Water Capital Contingency Fund to be used to install a 42" water main crossing on Shed Road just East of Benton Road to allow for future water distribution improvements. 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. Don Williams and seconded by Mr. Thomas Harvey, and adopted on the 18th, day of April, 2017, by the following vote: A YES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No.61 Of 2017 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MAYOR LORENZ WALKER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED LEASE WITH (CADA) FOR THE USE OF 5 ACRES OF LAND . NECESSARY FOR THE OPERATION OF HOOTER PARK AND APPROPRIATING $15,000.00 FROM GENERAL FUND, FUND BALANCE FOR THE PAYMENT OF SAID LEASE. WHEREAS, the Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse of Northwest Louisiana (CADA) owns five acres of property that is necessary for the operation of Hooter Park; and WHEREAS CADA notified the City of Bossier City of Park Encroachments on the property and they do not desire to sell the land but will lease the property pursuant to the attached ground lease agreement; 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 ground lease agreement with (CADA). BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that $15,000.00 is hereby appropriated from General Fund, Fund Balance for payment of the same. 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. Scott Irwin, and adopted on the 18th, day of April, 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 The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No.62 Of 2017 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MAYOR LORENZ WALKER TO ENTER INTO THE ATTACHED LOCAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE PARISH OF BOSSIER AND TO EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS IN FURTHERANCE THEREOF. WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City and the Parish of Bossier mutually benefit from the development of infrastructure which enhances existing businesses and encourages the development of new business entities in both the City of Bossier City and the Parish of Bossier; and WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City and the Parish of Bossier have engaged in joint endeavors regarding the development of industrial parks, juvenile detention facilities, jail operations, research parks, street, highway or road projects, water and sewer system improvement projects, zoning master plans and a uniform development code, which benefit the citizens of Bossier Parish and the City of Bossier; and WHEREAS, a local services agreement between the City of Bossier City and the Parish of Bossier will facilitate intergovernmental functions to provide greater economy and efficiency in the operation of local services; and WHEREAS, the citizens of the Parish of Bossier and the City of Bossier will benefit by the development created by improving traffic across the parish including the City by improving streets and roads. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, that Mayor Lorenz Walker is hereby authorized to execute the local services agreement with Bossier Parish, and to execute any documents in furtherance thereof. BE IT FUTHER ORDAINED, that the City of Bossier City and Parish of Bossier, in entering into this agreement, authorize their respective attorneys to take whatever action necessary in furtherance of the joint projects set forth herein.  If any provision or item of this Agreement or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this Agreement are hereby declared severable. BE IT FUTHERE ORDAINED, that the City of Bossier City authorizes the City Attorney to take whatever action necessary in furtherance of the joint project set forth herein. 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 18th, day of April, 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 The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 23 OF 2017 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ONE FIRE DEPARTMENT LINE EMPLOYEE TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A VACANCY FROM RETIREMENT: WHEREAS , Ordinance No. 2 of 2010 implemented a hiring freeze requiring Bossier City Council approval for the hiring of any personnel ; WHEREAS , one vacancy will exist in the Fire Department due to a Retirement 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 replace one Firefighter position; The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal sess1on convened , was on motion of Mr. Thomas Harvey, and second by Mr. Jeff Free, and adopted on the 18th, day of April, 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 M The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 59 Of 2017 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO COVER REQUIREMENTS AT THE WATER TREATMANT PLANT FOR A TOTAL OF $111,355.37 WHEREAS The Requirements are as follows: 1. WTP Chemical System Certification & Servicing - $24,660.52 2. Repairs to Pump #1 at the N. River Pump Station - $67,236.63 3. Risk Management Plan Update - $7,200.00 4. Ammonia Tank Painting - $2,135.00 5. Contingencies - $10,123.22 and WHEREAS, $111,355.37 to come from the Water 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 $111,355.37 to come from the Water Contingency fund to cover the above requirements at the Water Treatment Plant. 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. Scott Irwin, and adopted on the 18th, day of April, 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, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 60 OF 2017 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $130,000 TO COME FROM THE WATER CAPITAL CONTINGENCY FUND TO BE USED TO INSTALL A 42” WATER MAIN CROSSING ON SHED ROAD JUST EAST OF BENTON ROAD TO ALLOW FOR FUTURE WATER DISTRIBUTION IMPROVEMENTS.  WHEREAS, Shed Road 4 laning construction is underway; and WHEREAS, the City has plans to install a 42” water main distribution line that will cross under Shed Road just East of Benton Road; and WHEREAS, providing the crossing now will avoid disturbing the new Shed Road pavement in the future. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the City Council of Bossier City, in regular session convened does hereby appropriate $130,000 to come from the Water Capital Contingency Fund to be used to install a 42” water main crossing on Shed Road just East of Benton Road to allow for future water distribution improvements. 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. Don Williams and seconded by Mr. Thomas Harvey, and adopted on the 18th, day of April, 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, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No.61 Of 2017 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MAYOR LORENZ WALKER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED LEASE WITH (CADA) FOR THE USE OF 5 ACRES OF LAND NECESSARY FOR THE OPERATION OF HOOTER PARK AND APPROPRIATING $15,000.00 FROM GENERAL FUND, FUND BALANCE FOR THE PAYMENT OF SAID LEASE. _____________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse of Northwest Louisiana (CADA) owns five acres of property that is necessary for the operation of Hooter Park; and  WHEREAS CADA notified the City of Bossier City of Park Encroachments on the property and they do not desire to sell the land but will lease the property pursuant to the attached ground lease agreement; 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 ground lease agreement with (CADA). BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that $15,000.00 is hereby appropriated from General Fund, Fund Balance for payment of the same. 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. Scott Irwin, and adopted on the 18th, day of April, 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, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No.62 Of 2017 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MAYOR LORENZ WALKER TO ENTER INTO THE ATTACHED LOCAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE PARISH OF BOSSIER AND TO EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS IN FURTHERANCE THEREOF. WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City and the Parish of Bossier mutually benefit from the development of infrastructure which enhances existing businesses and encourages the development of new business entities in both the City of Bossier City and the Parish of Bossier; and WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City and the Parish of Bossier have engaged in joint endeavors regarding the development of industrial parks, juvenile detention facilities, jail operations, research parks, street, highway or road projects, water and sewer system improvement projects, zoning master plans and a uniform development code, which benefit the citizens of Bossier Parish and the City of Bossier; and WHEREAS, a local services agreement between the City of Bossier City and the Parish of Bossier will facilitate intergovernmental functions to provide greater economy and efficiency in the operation of local services; and WHEREAS, the citizens of the Parish of Bossier and the City of Bossier will benefit by the development created by improving traffic across the parish including the City by improving streets and roads. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, that Mayor Lorenz Walker is hereby authorized to execute the local services agreement with Bossier Parish, and to execute any documents in furtherance thereof. BE IT FUTHER ORDAINED, that the City of Bossier City and Parish of Bossier, in entering into this agreement, authorize their respective attorneys to take whatever action necessary in furtherance of the joint projects set forth herein. If any provision or item of this Agreement or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this Agreement are hereby declared severable. BE IT FUTHERE ORDAINED, that the City of Bossier City authorizes the City Attorney to take whatever action necessary in furtherance of the joint project set forth herein. 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 18th, day of April, 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, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Agenda Item called: Hearing to review the recommendation of demolition and removal of dilapidated structure located at the following legal address: 1620 Patricia Drive, Bossier City, La. Item was continued from March 7, 2017 meeting when owner requested more time. Sammuel Hammack, 1620 Patricia Drive, Bossier City, LA approached Council and requested additional time to repair structure. Discussion was held concerning lack of repairs on the structure during the extension and if any other options available. Audio of full discussion on record in City Council Office. Mickey Frazier, Property Standards and Robin Harvill, City Appointed Attorney both reported on steps taken and process of demolition. By: Mr. Williams Motion to uphold condemnation and demolish structure as soon as legally possible. Seconded by: Mr. Montgomery Further discussion held concerning any other steps that could be taken to repair home. Bob Brown, Community Development, reported not eligible for help due to existing factors that have not been resolved. Audio of full discussion on record in City Council Office. Vote as follows: Yeas: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Williams and Mr. Harvey Nays: Mr. Darby and Mr. Free Absent: none Abstain: none Motion carried New Business: Agenda Item called: Witness Opening of sealed bids for Eatman Street Water Main. Bids were read by Stacie Fernandez from Purchasing. 1. ASB Utility Construction, LLC $247,440.00 2. Axis Construction, LLC $229,000.00 3. David Lawler Construction, Inc. $192,204.00 4. JPD Construction, LLC $289,990.00 5. Pulley Construction, Inc. $352,000.00 6. Yor-Wic Construction Company, Inc. $284,460.00 By: Mr. Irwin Motion to approve reading of bids. Seconded by Mr. Williams No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Agenda Item called: Witness Opening of sealed bids for Media Filters 5-8 for Water Treatment Plant #2. Bids were ready by Stacie Fernandez from Purchasing 1. Axis Construction, LLC. $484,000.00 2. David Lawler Construction, Inc. $635,000.00 3. Dixie Overland Construction, LLC. $521,798.00 4. Yor-Wic Construction Company, Inc. $728,000.00 By: Mr. Williams Motion to approve reading of bids. Seconded by Mr. Darby 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: 835 Barksdale Boulevard, Bossier City, LA. Roger Voet, Property Standards, Robin Harvill, City appointed attorney, spoke on process. Owners Mike Royer and Miki Royer, requested more time to sell property or to demolish building. By: Mr. Montgomery Motion to continue for 60 days and will be reheard at the June 20, 2017, City Council Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Darby 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: 632 Kelly Street, Bossier City, LA. Roger Voet, Property Standards, Robin Harvill, City appointed attorney, spoke on process. No response by owners to notices. By: Mr. Williams Motion to demolish as soon as legally possible. Seconded by Mr. Harvey No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion to Introduce an Ordinance amending Section 114-4 of the Code of Ordinance of Bossier City by deleting a portion of the Section designated "Note" set forth in said Ordinance. Seconded by Mr. Montgomery Questions and comments on this item by various Council Members. Audio of full discussion on record in City Council Office. Vote as follows: Yeas: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Irwin, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey Nays: Mr. Darby and Mr. Larkin Absent: None Abstain: None Motion carried By: Mr. Williams Motion to approve Report of Change Order #1 for the Cox Street Water Main Improvements an increase of $3,076.25. Total cost of contract with increase $32,726.25. Seconded by Mr. Darby No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 23 OF 2017 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ONE FIRE DEPARTMENT LINE EMPLOYEE TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A VACANCY FROM RETIREMENT: WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2 of 2010 implemented a hiring freeze requiring Bossier City Council approval for the hiring of any personnel; WHEREAS, one vacancy will exist in the Fire Department due to a Retirement 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 replace one Firefighter position; The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Thomas Harvey, and second by Mr. Jeff Free, and adopted on the 18th, day of April, 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, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk By: Mr. Williams Motion to introduce an Ordinance assessing a five dollar Capital Charge on each ticket sold for any and all events at the Centurylink Center. Seconded by Mr. Montgomery, Jr. No comment Vote as follows: Yeas: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby and Mr. Williams Nays: Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey Absent: None Abstain: None Motion carries There being no further business to come before this Council, meeting adjourned at 4:10 PM by Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Respectfully submitted: Phyllis McGraw City Clerk Publish: April 26, 2017 Bossier Press Tribune