City Council

PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BOSSIER CITY STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT THE REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 6, 2018 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 6, 2018, at 3:00 PM Invocation was given by Council Member Jeffery Darby Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member David Montgomery, Jr. Roll Call as follows: Present: Honorable Councilor Jeffery Darby, President, Honorable Councilors, David Montgomery, Jr, Timothy Larkin, Scott Irwin, Jeff Free and Thomas Harvey Absent: Honorable Councilor Don Williams Also Present: Mayor, Lorenz Walker, City Attorney, Jimmy Hall and City Clerk, Phyllis McGraw. By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to add to the Agenda #8 under New Business - Adopt a Resolution to hire a Part- time Deputy Marshal to replace one Full-time Deputy Marshal due to death. Seconded by Mr. Harvey No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to approve Agenda as amended. Seconded by Mr. Irwin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Ceremonial Matters/ Recognition of Guests: none Committee Reports: none Unfinished Business: none New Business: The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 10 Of 2018 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 REPAIRS TO A 20” WATER MAIN AT THE INTERSECTION OF EVANS STREET AND BASCOM STREET AT A COST OF $35,000.00  WHEREAS, immediate repairs are needed to a 20” water main that is leaking around a tee and valve. The City of Bossier City (COBC) crews have limited experience working with this type of material. Additionally, COBC does not have the needed equipment to work this size of pipe and fittings. Therefore, emergency assistance from a utility contractor is required. It is recommended we move forward quickly with the needed repairs to ensure there is minimal disruption in water service to the citizens of Bossier; and WHEREAS, $35,000.00 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 $35,000.00 to come from the water capital contingency fund for repairs to the 20” water main at the intersection of Evans Street and Bascom Street. The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., and seconded by Mr. Scott Irwin, and adopted on the 6th day of February, 2018, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Williams ABSTAIN: none _________________________________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President __________________________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk By: Mr. Irwin Motion to introduce an Ordinance authorizing Lorenz Walker, Mayor, City of Bossier City, on behalf of Bossier City, to enter into and execute a Professional Services Agreement with Archon Information Systems, LLC, D/B/A Civicsource for the Administration of an online auction and sale of adjudicated properties program. Seconded by Mr. Montgomery, Jr. No comment Vote in favor of motion By: Mr. Free Motion to introduce an Ordinance authorizing the purchase and training of one (1) Police K-9 Dog to replace one retired for medical issues. Seconded by Mr. Montgomery, Jr. No comment Vote in favor of motion Agenda Item called: Introduce an Ordinance implementing budgetary controls and otherwise providing with respect thereto. Mayor appealed to Council to allow Administration to have the ability to hire as necessary. By: Mr. Harvey Motion to amend the Ordinance to give the Council President or in his or her absence the Vice President, authority to cancel City Council Meetings. Seconded by Mr. Montgomery, Jr. No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Harvey Motion to introduce the amended Ordinance implementing budgetary controls and otherwise providing with respect thereto. Seconded by Mr. Montgomery, Jr. No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 3 OF 2018 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF AN OFFICE MANAGER III FOR THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT. _____________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2 of 2010 implemented a hiring freeze requiring Bossier City Council approval for hiring of any personnel; WHEREAS, one vacancy now exists in the Engineering Department due to the retirement of the present Officer Manager III. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Bossier City, in regular session convened, hereby authorizes the administration to hire a person to fill the position of Office Manager III in the Engineering Department. The above and foregoing Resolution, read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr. and seconded by Mr. Thomas Harvey, and adopted on the 30th day of January, 2018, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Williams ABSTAIN: none _________________________________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President __________________________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk By: Mr. Harvey Motion to approve placement in the Official Minutes the Appointment of Officer Charles Bridges reappointment as the Police Department Board Member of the Bossier City Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board. Appointment effective March 6, 2018 and expires March 6, 2021. Seconded by Mr. Montgomery, Jr. No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Free Motion to approve Parade Permit Fee Waiver for the 2018 Parkway Band March-A- Thon, April 7, 2018, Krewe of Atlas, Mardi Gras Bridge Closing Ceremony, February 13, 2018, 2018 Sun City Elementary Mardi-Gras Parade, February 13, 2018, 2018 Eastwood Baptist Stallion Sprint 5K and 1/2 Mile Fun Run, February 24, 2018. Seconded by Mr. Irwin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous The following Resolution offered and adopted: Resolution No. 4 Of 2018 A RESOLUTION TO HIRE A PART-TIME DEPUTY MARSHAL TO REPLACE ONE FULL TIME DEPUTY MARSHAL DUE TO DEATH. ________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, one individual has passed away in the Bossier City Marshal’s office and this position needs to be replaced; and WHEREAS, the Marshal desires to replace this full time position with a part- time deputy marshal working no more than 25 hours weekly with no benefits; and WHEREAS, this position would be a savings of over $30,000 to the city. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the Bossier City Marshal is hereby authorized to replace one full time deputy marshal with a part-time deputy marshal. The above and foregoing Resolution, read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr. and seconded by Mr. Thomas Harvey, and adopted on the 30th day of January, 2018, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Williams ABSTAIN: none _________________________________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President __________________________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk There being no further business to come before this Council, meeting adjourned at 3:12 P.M. by Mr. Darby Respectfully submitted: Phyllis McGraw City Clerk Publish: February 14, 2018 Bossier Press Tribune