City Council

PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BOSSIER CITY STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT THE REGULAR MEETING JULY 6, 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, July 6, 2017, at 3:00 PM Invocation was given by Council Member Scott Irwin Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Timothy Larkin Roll Call as follows: Present: Honorable Councilor Jeffery Darby, President, Honorable Councilors, Timothy Larkin, Scott Irwin, Don Williams and Jeff Free Absent; Honorable Councilors David Montgomery, Jr. and Thomas Harvey Also Present: Mayor, Lorenz Walker, City Attorney, Jimmy Hall and City Clerk, Phyllis McGraw By: Mr. Irwin Motion to approve the minutes of the June 20, 2017, Regular Meeting and dispense with the reading. Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion to approve Agenda Seconded by Mr. Darby No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Mr. Darby congratulated Council and Mayor on new term and thanked Mayor for personally funding the Swearing In Ceremony expenses. Sunny Cagle 1218 Elsa Jane spoke to Council concerning her high water bill. Council responded and asked Judy Vetkoetter to speak on City's response to this issue to date. Ben Rauschenbach, Manchac, also reported to Council that if the meter is turning it has to be a leak somewhere. Mr. Darby asked administration to speak with her. Unfinished Business: The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 90 Of 2017 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO A LOCAL SERVICES AGREEMENT EXECUTED BETWEEN THE PARISH OF BOSSIER AND THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY AGAINST THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT LOT 5, 5-A, THE PIERRE BOSSIER SUBDIVISION, REPLAT, BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT “A” (PARCEL P3), IN CONNECTION WITH THE EAST TEXAS STREET GRAVITY MAIN REPAIRS PROJECT  WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City and the Parish of Bossier have joined together pursuant to a Local Services Agreement (Ordinance 62 of 2017) to, among other things, make improvements to the E. Texas Street Gravity Main Repairs Project; and WHEREAS, the City and Parish are in the process of acquiring the needed properties for the E. Texas Street Gravity Main Repairs Project; and WHEREAS, the property described in Exhibit “A” is situated in the right of way for the E. Texas Street Gravity Main Repairs Project. WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire title from SRC Facilities Statutory Trust to said properties have failed; WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that this property be owned by and subject to use by the City of Bossier City and the Parish of Bossier. WHEREAS, this taking is necessary for right of way and/or servitudes needed for utility department purposes, and the location and design of the proposed utility project and/or utility improvements are in accordance with the modern practices adopted in the interest of safety and convenience of the public; and WHEREAS, just and adequate compensation for the taking of the subject property is set forth as follows: Values of Parcels Taken- Parcel (P-3) $ 6,800.00 Value of Improvements $0 Total Amount $ 6,800.00 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the expropriation of this property is necessary for the public interest and the City Attorney, pursuant to the Local Services Agreement between the City of Bossier City and the Parish of Bossier, is hereby authorized to institute expropriation proceedings against the owner or owners of record as they might be at the time of the filing, of the property more particularly described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that if any provision or item of this Ordinance or application thereof is invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications and to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof of ordinances or resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. 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 6th, day of July, 2017, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams and Mr. Free NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. and Mr. Harvey ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk EXHIBIT “A” TO ORDINANCE 90 OF 2017 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY TO BE EXPROPRIATED LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR PARCEL P3 PARCEL - P3 Property Owner: SRC Facilities Statutory Trust No. 2003 Trustee 3333 Beverly Road Dept. 768, Tax B2-107A Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 91 Of 2017 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO A LOCAL SERVICES AGREEMENT EXECUTED BETWEEN THE PARISH OF BOSSIER AND THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY AGAINST THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2968 EAST TEXAS STREET, BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT “A” (PARCEL P 5 & 7), IN CONNECTION WITH THE EAST TEXAS STREET GRAVITY MAIN REPAIRS PROJECT WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City and the Parish of Bossier have joined together pursuant to a Local Services Agreement (Ordinance 62 of 2017) to, among other things, make improvements to the E. Texas Street Gravity Main Repairs Project; and WHEREAS, the City and Parish are in the process of acquiring the needed properties for the E. Texas Street Gravity Main Repairs Project; and  WHEREAS, the property described in Exhibit “A” is situated in the right of way for the E. Texas Street Gravity Main Repairs Project. WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire title from GGC Real Estate Investments, III, LP to said properties have failed; WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that this property be owned by and subject to use by the City of Bossier City and the Parish of Bossier. WHEREAS, this taking is necessary for right of way and/or servitudes needed for utility department purposes, and the location and design of the proposed utility project and/or utility improvements are in accordance with the modern practices adopted in the interest of safety and convenience of the public; and WHEREAS, just and adequate compensation for the taking of the subject property is set forth as follows: Values of Parcels Taken- Parcel (P-5) $ 20,500.00 Values of Parcel (P-7) $ 24,500.00 Value of Improvements $0 Total Amount $ 45,000.00 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the expropriation of this property is necessary for the public interest and the City Attorney, pursuant to the Local Services Agreement between the City of Bossier City and the Parish of Bossier, is hereby authorized to institute expropriation proceedings against the owner or owners of record as they might be at the time of the filing, of the property more particularly described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that if any provision or item of this Ordinance or application thereof is invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications and to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof of ordinances or resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. 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 6th, day of July, 2017, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams and Mr. Free NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. and Mr. Harvey ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk EXHIBIT “A” TO ORDINANCE 91 OF 2017 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY TO BE EXPROPRIATED LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR PARCEL P 5 and P7 PARCEL – P5 and P7 Property Owner: GGC Real Estate Investments, III, LP Attn: Mr. Brian Smith Baker Hostetler Sun Trust Center 200 South Orange Ave, Suite 2300 Orlando, FL 32801-3432 Parcel P-5 Parcel P-7 The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 92 Of 2017 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO A LOCAL SERVICES AGREEMENT EXECUTED BETWEEN THE PARISH OF BOSSIER AND THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY AGAINST THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT LOT 1, LESS THE DESCRIBED IN VOL, 1149-243, LOTS 1-A, 3, 10 AND 4 LESS PIERRE BOSSIER REPLAT OF LOT 4, THE PIERRE BOSSIER SUBDIVISION REPLAT, BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT “A” (PARCEL P 2 & 4), IN CONNECTION WITH THE EAST TEXAS STREET GRAVITY MAIN REPAIRS PROJECT WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City and the Parish of Bossier have joined together pursuant to a Local Services Agreement (Ordinance 62 of 2017) to, among other things, make improvements to the E. Texas Street Gravity Main Repairs Project; and WHEREAS, the City and Parish are in the process of acquiring the needed properties for the E. Texas Street Gravity Main Repairs Project; and WHEREAS, the property described in Exhibit “A” is situated in the right of way for the E. Texas Street Gravity Main Repairs Project. WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire title from Pierre Bossier Mall, LLC to said properties have failed; WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that this property be owned by and subject to use by the City of Bossier City and the Parish of Bossier. WHEREAS, this taking is necessary for right of way and/or servitudes needed for utility department purposes, and the location and design of the proposed utility project and/or utility improvements are in accordance with the modern practices adopted in the interest of safety and convenience of the public; and WHEREAS, just and adequate compensation for the taking of the subject property is set forth as follows: Values of Parcels Taken- Parcel (P-2) $ 11,600.00 Values of Parcel (P-4) 2,900.00 Value of Improvements $0 Total Amount $ 14,500.00 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the expropriation of this property is necessary for the public interest and the City Attorney, pursuant to the Local Services Agreement between the City of Bossier City and the Parish of Bossier, is hereby authorized to institute expropriation proceedings against the owner or owners of record as they might be at the time of the filing, of the property more particularly described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that if any provision or item of this Ordinance or application thereof is invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications and to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof of ordinances or resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. 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 6th, day of July, 2017, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams and Mr. Free NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. and Mr. Harvey ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk EXHIBIT “A” TO ORDINANCE 92 OF 2017 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY TO BE EXPROPRIATED LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR PARCEL P 2 and P4 PARCEL – P2 and P4 Property Owner: Pierre Bossier Mall, LLC c/o Marvin F. Poer and Company 13201 Northwest Freeway, Suite 550 Houston, TX 77040 Parcel P-2 Parcel P-4 The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 93 Of 2017 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO COVER CONSTRUCTION COST FOR THE GREENACRES LIFT STATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR A TOTAL OF $3,800,000.00 TO COME FROM THE 2014 UTILITY BOND FUND WHEREAS The final opinion of construction costs for the Greenacres Lift Station project is $3,800,000.00. (see attachment Final Opinion of Probable Costs Greenacres Lift Station Improvement for detailed breakdown of the costs); and WHEREAS, $3,800,000.00 may be appropriated from the 2014 Utility Bond 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 appropriate $3,800,000.00 to come from the 2014 Utility Bond Fund to cover the construction costs for the Greenacres Lift Station. 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. Jeff Free, and adopted on the 6th, day of July, 2017, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams and Mr. Free NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. and Mr. Harvey ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 94 Of 2017 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO COVER CONSTRUCTION COST FOR THE GREENACRES SEWER FORCE MAIN PROJECT FOR A TOTAL OF $4,480,000.00 TO COME FROM THE 2014 UTILITY BOND FUND WHEREAS The final opinion of construction costs for the Greenacres Sewer Force Main project is $4,480,000,00. (see attachment Final Opinion of Probable Construction Costs Greenacres Force Main Project for detailed breakdown of the costs); and WHEREAS, $4,480,000.00 may be appropriated from the 2014 Utility Bond 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 appropriate $4,480,000.00 to come from the 2014 Utility Bond Fund to cover the construction costs for the Greenacres Force Main Project. 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 6th, day of July, 2017, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams and Mr. Free NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. and Mr. Harvey ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk ORDINANCE NO. 95 OF 2017 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE CITY’S INTENTION TO ACQUIRE FULL OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES FOR THE PURPOSES OF NEW HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITES AS A DONATION TO THE FULLER CENTER OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO  WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City, has a tax interest in the herein below described properties which have been adjudicated for the non-payment of City property taxes, said properties being more fully described below along with the names of the last known owners of record of the properties; and WHEREAS, under La. R.S. 47:2236, et seq. provides that when property has been adjudicated to a political subdivision, the political subdivision may declare by ordinance that it intends to acquire a full ownership interest in the property; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Bossier City in due, regular and legal session convened, that it does hereby declare its intention to acquire the following properties in full ownership: Assessment No. Physical Address Brief Legal Description Assessed Owner 138104 2004 Jean Street Lot 9, W. F. Dickerson #3 Terry Moore,(Tax Sale Interest) 147454 2007 Jean Street Lot 16,W. F. Dickerson #3 Frank Choyce 129628 2013 Jean Street Lot 18,less the W10ft. Dickerson #3 Willow Branch (Tax Sale Interest) John R. Cunningham 129256 2023 Jean Street Lot 19 & 20, Dickerson #3 Freddie Lee Hallman 137317 2006 Jean Street Lot 10, Dickerson #3 Bennie Moore BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, which in accordance with La. R. S. 47:2236 (B) this ordinance shall be filed with the recorder of mortgages, who shall index the names of the tax debtor and the City of Bossier City as mortgagees. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that in accordance with La. R. S. 472236 (C) and (D), notice shall be given to all persons whose interests the city intends to terminate, and notice shall be published in the official journal. Both notices shall state that the tax sale parties (defined by La. R. S. 47:2122) shall have sixty days after the date of the notice, if five years have elapsed from the filing of the tax sale certificate, or six months after the date of notice, if five years have not elapsed from the filing of the tax sale certificate, to redeem the property or otherwise challenge the acquisition in a court of competent jurisdiction. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that in accordance with La. R. S. 47:2236 (E), if the properties are not redeemed within said time limits, this ordinance shall become operative and the City of Bossier City shall acquire full ownership of the properties, subject only to such rights as determined by a final judgment rendered in an action filed within the time limits set forth above. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that in accordance with La. R. S. 47:2236 (E), the City shall file a notice in the conveyance records indicating that it has acquired full ownership of the properties in compliance with the statute. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that if any provision or item of this Ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this Ordinance which can be given affect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared severable. 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 as described in this ordinance.  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. Jeff Free, and seconded by Mr. Scott Irwin, and adopted on the 6th, day of July, 2017, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams and Mr. Free NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. and Mr. Harvey ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk New Business: Agenda Item Called: Public hearing to allow all interested persons to express their views with regard to the proposed issuance by the City of not exceeding Thirteen Million and No/100 ($13,000,000) Dollars of its Taxable Utilities Revenue Bonds, 2017 Series (the "Bonds"), in various series, either as taxable or tax-exempt obligations, at a rate or rates not to exceed 4% per annum, for a term or terms not exceeding twenty-two (22) Years from date of issuance of each individual series. This hearing is being held in accordance with the previously published Notice of Intention to Issue Bonds. Mr. Darby opened the hearing. Having no public comment, Mr. Darby closed the hearing at 3:26 PM The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 96 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 THE REPAIRS TO THE OZONE SYSTEM AT THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT AT A COST OF $20,000.00 WHEREAS, immediate repairs are needed due to the failure of two chillers that are required to run the Ozone System for the Water Treatment Plant. This is a critical repair because without the ozone system the water plants cannot run. It is recommended we move forward quickly with the needed repairs to ensure there is no disruption in water service to the citizens of Bossier; and  WHEREAS, $20,000.00 may be appropriated 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 declare that an emergency exists and appropriates $20,000 to come from the water capital contingency fund for repairs to the Ozone System for 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 6th, day of July, 2017, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams and Mr. Free NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. and Mr. Harvey ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 50 OF 2017 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF ONE REPLACEMENT POLICE DEPARTMENTAL RECORDS CLERK DUE TO A RETIREMENT WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2 of 2010 implemented a hiring freeze requiring Bossier City Council approval for the hiring of any personnel; WHEREAS, a vacancy now exists in the Police Department, and filling this position will allow operations to continue; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that the administration is authorized to hire one Police Departmental Records Clerk replacement. 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. Scott Irwin, and adopted on the 6th, day of July, 2017, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams and Mr. Free NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. and Mr. Harvey ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 51 OF 2017 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF TWO REPLACEMENT POLICE OFFICERS WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2 of 2010 implemented a hiring freeze requiring Bossier City Council approval for the hiring of any personnel; WHEREAS, vacancies now exist in the Police Department, and filling these positions will allow operations to continue; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that the administration is authorized to hire two Police Officer replacements. The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Jeff Free, and second by Mr. Don Williams, and adopted on the 6th, day of July, 2017, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams and Mr. Free NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. and Mr. Harvey ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 52 OF 2017 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF ONE REPLACEMENT POLICE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER DUE TO A RESIGNATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2 of 2010 implemented a hiring freeze requiring Bossier City Council approval for the hiring of any personnel;  WHEREAS, a vacancy now exists in the Police Department, and filling this position will allow operations to continue; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that the administration is authorized to hire one Police Communications Officer replacement. The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Scott Irwin, and second by Mr. Jeff Free, and adopted on the 6th, day of July, 2017, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams and Mr. Free NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. and Mr. Harvey ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 53 of 2017 OF 2017 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ONE PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS CLERK TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A VACANCY FROM TERMINATION: 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 Permits and Inspections due to a Termination 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. Don Williams, and second by Mr. Scott Irwin, and adopted on the 6th, day of July, 2017, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams and Mr. Free NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. and Mr. Harvey ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Agenda Item Called: Adopt a Resolution to replace two Deputy Marshals due to terminations and promote one Deputy to the position of Sergeant all within the current budget of the Marshal's Office. By: Mr. Williams Motion to continue this item until August 1, 2017. Seconded by Mr. Irwin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous The following Resolution offered and adopted: Resolution No. 54 Of 2017 A RESOLUTION TO CREATE THE POSITION OF EMS OFFICER WITHIN THE BUDGET OF THE BOSISER CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT ________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, this position will allow the department to provide power shift support at peak ambulance usage times to provide citizens with better ambulance coverage without the cost of staffing an additional unit; and WHEREAS, this position will provide additional capability in providing EMS training and analysis; and WHEREAS, this position will start a Community Paramedic Program which will work with frequent users of ambulance services to manage their health care in order to reduce these calls for service; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, does hereby create the position of EMS Officer. The above and foregoing Resolution 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 6th, day of July, 2017, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams and Mr. Free NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. and Mr. Harvey ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 55 of 2017 A RESOLUTION INDICATING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TO APPROVE THE TWO (2) YEAR APPOINTMENT OF LYNN AUSTIN AS A DIRECTOR TO THE BOARD OF THE LOUISIANA LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (THE "AUTHORITY") AS PROVIDED BY CHAPTER 10-D OF TITLE 33 OF THE LOUISIANA REVISED STATUTES OF 1950, AS AMENDED. WHEREAS, Chapter 10-D of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, comprised of R.S. 33:4548.1 through 4548.16 is known as the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority Act (the "Act"); and WHEREAS, the Act creates the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority (the "Authority") for the purpose of assisting political subdivisions, as defined in the Act, and other designated entities in acquiring, financing and constructing certain facilities, including environmental, public infrastructure, community and economic development purposes and to otherwise establish programs to aid in the financing of local government and economic development projects; and WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City, State of Louisiana, previously passed a resolution to become a participating political subdivision of the Authority in accordance with the Act; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the administration is authorized: Section 1. Approve the appointment of Lynn Austin to serve as a Director of the Authority for a term of two (2) years from the date hereof. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately and a certified copy hereof shall be forwarded to the offices of the Authority. The above and foregoing Resolution 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 6th, day of July, 2017, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams and Mr. Free NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. and Mr. Harvey ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: Resolution No. 56 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. Scott Irwin, and adopted on the 6th, day of July, 2017, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams and Mr. Free NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. and Mr. Harvey ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 57 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, two Laborer I vacancies exists in the Street Sweeping & Grass Cutting division and filling these positions will allow operations to continue. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that the administration is authorized to hire two Laborer I positions and to hire one Laborer I position 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. Scott Irwin, and second by Mr. Jeff Free, and adopted on the 6th, day of July, 2017, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams and Mr. Free NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. and Mr. Harvey ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk By: Mr. Free Motion to approve Parade Permit Fee Waivers for the Airline High School Homecoming Parade - September 28, 2017 and the Melissa Maggio Remembrance Run - September 9, 2017. Seconded by Mr. Williams No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion to approve reappointment of Billy Montgomery as the joint representative to the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission. Appointment effective August 30, 2017 and expires August 30, 2019. Seconded by: Mr. Irwin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Irwin Motion to approve reappointment of Don Williams as a representative for the Shreveport- Bossier Sports Commission. Appointment effective August 30, 2017 and expires August 30, 2021. Seconded by: Mr. Free No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous There being no further business to come before this Council, meeting adjourned at 3:36PM by Mr. Darby Respectfully submitted: Phyllis McGraw City Clerk Publish: July 12, 2017 Bossier Press Tribune