City Council

PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BOSSIER CITY STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT THE REGULAR MEETING JUNE 5, 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, June 5, 2018, at 3:00 PM Invocation was given by Council Member Jeffery Darby Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Timothy Larkin Roll Call as follows: Present: Honorable Councilor Jeffery Darby, President, Honorable Councilors, David Montgomery, Jr, Timothy Larkin, Scott Irwin, Don Williams, Jeff Free and Thomas Harvey Also Present: Mayor, Lorenz Walker, City Attorney, Jimmy Hall and City Clerk, Phyllis McGraw. By: Mr. Irwin Motion to approve minutes June 5, 2018, 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. Harvey No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Ceremonial Matters/ Recognition of Guests: Lee Jeter with the Fuller Center presented Mayor and Council a plaque for their help the Katy Build Tennis Tournament Committee Reports: None Unfinished Business: The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 45 Of 2018 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO PURCHASE AND MAKE REPAIRS TO AN EMERGENCY PUMP AT A COST OF $20,000.00 TO COME FROM THE SEWER CAPITAL AND CONTINGENCY FUND WHEREAS. The Fire Department was able to purchase a pump as a surplus item for the city for $4,000.00. We have inspected the unit and secured a quote to make all needed repairs to ensure reliability during an emergency. (For reference, brand new pumps run in the range of $60,000 - $80,000.) After repair, this pump will be utilized during storm water emergency events. (see attached for estimated detailed breakdown of the costs); and WHEREAS, $20,000.00 may be appropriated from the Sewer Capital and 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 appropriate $20,000.00 to come from the Sewer Capital and Contingency Fund to purchase and repair an emergency pump. 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 5th, day of June, 2018, 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 ____________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 46 OF 2018 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $25,000 TO COME FROM THE HOTEL/ MOTEL TAX FUND TO BE USED TO REPLACE AND REPAIR DAMAGED SIGNAGE ASSOCIATED WITH THE LOUISIANA BOARDWALK PARKING GARAGE. WHEREAS, Signs within and on the Louisiana Boardwalk Parking Garage are missing or damaged and need repairs or replacing: WHEREAS, $25,000 is available in the Hotel / Motel Tax Fund; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the City Council of Bossier City, in regular session the Bossier City Council does hereby appropriate $25,000 to come from the Hotel / Motel Tax Fund to be used to replace and repair damaged signage associated with the Louisiana Boardwalk Parking Garage. 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. Thomas Harvey and seconded by Mr. Don Williams, and adopted on the 5th, day of June, 2018, 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 ____________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 47 Of 2018 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000.00) FROM THE HOTEL MOTEL TAX FUND TO SUPPORT THE DIVISION OF ECONOMIC & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AT BOSSIER PARISH COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2ND ANNUAL “2018 UPSTATE RISING”: THE NORTH LOUISIANA PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP, REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT, AND LAND USE PLANNING LAW CONFERENCE _____________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, this conference has been supported by the Bossier Parish Police Jury to facilitate business development in Bossier Parish; and WHEREAS, this conference pulls together a cross-section of business and industry professionals including realtors, architects, engineers, attorneys, real estate developers, public officials, municipal planners, financial institution representatives, and concerned citizens to realize the following Conference goals:  Provide knowledge about the benefits of public-private partnerships, real estate development and climate forecast, land use planning law, marketing, and service/resources available through financial institutions;  Provide updates on the relationship between accessibility through transportation an community growth and development;  Provide business and industry leaders and new entrepreneurs with access to technology, resources and services available for researching, identifying, and qualifying for economic opportunities;  Provide attendees access to networking opportunities with local, regional, and statewide leaders and proven best-practices; and  Provide continuing education credits for conference attendees.  WHEREAS, this funding will allow the City of Bossier City to be listed as a Platinum Level Sponsor for this educational event. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened that $5,000.00 is hereby appropriated from the Hotel Motel Tax Fund to support The Division of Economic & Workforce Development at Bossier Parish Community College 2nd Annual “2018 Upstate Rising”: The North Louisiana Public-Private Partnership, Real Estate Development, and Land Use Planning Law Conference. 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 5th, day of June, 2018, 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 ____________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 48 OF 2018 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $135,000 TO COME FROM THE SALES TAX CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND TO PURCHASE A NEW BUCKET TRUCK FOR THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DIVISION. ________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, A bucket truck was wrecked and totaled and is required for efficient operation of the Traffic Engineering Division;  WHEREAS, $135,000 is available to provide a new bucket truck in the Sales Tax Capital Improvement Fund; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, in regular session does hereby authorize the Mayor to Appropriate $135,000 to come from the Sales Tax Capital Improvement Fund to purchase a new bucket truck for the Traffic Engineering Division. 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. Timothy Larkin and seconded by Mr. Scott Irwin, and adopted on the 5th, day of June, 2018, 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 ____________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 49 Of 2018 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY A 77-FOOT AERIAL LADDER MOUNTED ON A 2004 FERRARA CHASSIS AND AUTHORIZING SALE OF THE SAME TO THE TOWN OF HAUGHTON FOR THE APPRAISED VALUE OF THE UNIT. _____________________________________________________________________________ _ WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City owns a 2004 – 77’ Aerial Ladder truck that has recently been replaced, said truck being particularly described as: One Ferrara Fire Apparatus, including 77’ Aerial Ladder Mounted on one 2004 Ferrara “Inferno” Chassis Serial # 1F95052254H140251 WHEREAS, the Town of Haughton has expressed the desire to purchase the vehicle referenced herein, and WHEREAS, the appraisal received by the City of Bossier City is $135,000.00; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that a certain fire truck described as: One Ferrara Fire Apparatus, including 77’ Aerial Ladder Mounted on one 2004 Ferrara “Inferno” Chassis Serial # 1F95052254H140251 is surplus to the needs of the City of Bossier City and authorizing the referenced vehicle to be sold to the Town of Haughton for the price of $135,000.00. BE IF FURTHER ORDAINED, that Mayor Lorenz Walker is authorized to execute any and all documents or agreements in conjunction herewith. The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Jeff Free, and seconded by Mr. Thomas Harvey, and adopted on the 5th, day of June, 2018, 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 ____________________________ ________________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 50 Of 2018 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 95 OF 2017 _____________________________________________________________________________ _ WHEREAS, Ordinance 95 of 2017 declares the City of Bossier City’s intention to acquire the following five adjudicated properties for donation to the Fuller Center: ASSESSMENT PHYSICAL BRIEF LEGAL NO. ADDRESS DESCRIPTION 138104 2004 Jean Street Lot 9, W. F. Dickerson #3 147454 2007 Jean Street Lot 16, W. F. Dickerson #3 129628 2013 Jean Street Lot 18, less the W 10ft. Dickerson #3 129256 2023 Jean Street Lot 19 & 20, Dickerson #3 137317 2006 Jean Street Lot 10, Dickerson #3  WHEREAS, the current language in Ordinance 95 of 2017 does not authorize Mayor Lorenz Walker to sign any and all documents necessary to convey the properties; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened that Ordinance 95 of 2017 is hereby amended to authorize Mayor Lorenz Walker to sign any and all documents necessary to convey the below listed property for the purposes of executing a quit claim deed and/or donating said property to the Fuller Center: ASSESSMENT PHYSICAL BRIEF LEGAL NO. ADDRESS DESCRIPTION 138104 2004 Jean Street Lot 9, W. F. Dickerson #3 147454 2007 Jean Street Lot 16, W. F. Dickerson #3 129628 2013 Jean Street Lot 18, less the W 10ft. Dickerson #3 129256 2023 Jean Street Lot 19 & 20, Dickerson #3 137317 2006 Jean Street Lot 10, Dickerson #3 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 5th, day of June, 2018, 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 ____________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk New Business: Agenda Item called: Hearing to review the recommendation of demolition and removal of a dilapidated structure located at 715 Butler Street, Bossier City, LA By: Mr. Williams Motion to continue this item until the July 3, 2018 Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Free No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Agenda Item Called: Witness Opening of Sealed Bids for - Golden Meadows Pump Station #2 Improvements. Axis Construction, LLC. $798,000.00 Dixie Overland Construction, LLC $860,630.00 FH Management Group, Inc. $953,000.00 McInnis Brothers Construction, Inc. $886,934.00 Peck Construction, Inc. $976,600.00 Yor-Wic Construction Company, Inc. $898,998.00 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: Witness Opening of sealed bids - NE WWTP Upgrades Base Bid Alt#1 Alt#2 Total Total Belt Construction, Inc. $17,566,494.00 $770,220.00 $201,410.00 Max Foote Construction Company, LLC $13,936,400.00 $742,000.00 $ 86,000.00 McInnis Brothers Construction, Inc. $11,845,900.00 $802,000.00 $ 70,000.00 Wharton-Smith, Inc $17,357,000.00 $780,000.00 $300,000.00 By: Mr. Irwin Motion to approve reading of bids. Seconded by Mr. Darby No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous The following ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 51 OF 2018  AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 126 OF 2003, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF A OF A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND BEING LOTS 14 – 17 of MARBERRY SUBDIVISION, BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA FROM R-LD (RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY) TO B-2 (LIMITED BUSINESS). SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that Ordinance No. 126 of 2003 of the City Council of the City of Bossier City, Louisiana, is hereby amended to provide that the zoning classification is hereby changed from R-LD, Residential Low Density, to B-2, Limited Business, for the following: A certain tract of land being Lots 14 – 17 of Marberry Subdivision, Bossier City, Louisiana Motion was made by Mr. Don Williams and seconded by Mr. Thomas Harvey to adopt the above ordinance. Upon the following vote, the ordinance was duly adopted this 5th day of June, 2018. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams and Mr. Free NAYS: Mr. Harvey ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk C-2-18 The following ordinance offered and adopted:  ORDINANCE NO. 52 OF 2018 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR THE SALE OF HIGH AND LOW CONTENT ALCOHOL FOR ON PREMISE CONSUMPTION AT 2917 OLD MINDEN ROAD, SUITE E, BOSSIER CITY, LA WHEREAS; M. A. ‘s Cigars, has applied to the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission for Conditional Use Approval for the retail sale of high and low content alcohol, for on premise consumption, located at 2917 Old Minden Road, Suite E, Bossier City, LA; and WHEREAS; a public hearing for the Conditional Use application was held on May 14, 2018; 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 retail sales of high and low content alcohol for on premise consumption at 2917 Old Minden Road, Suite E, Bossier City, LA 71112; is hereby approved. Motion was made by Mr. David Montgomery, Jr. and seconded by Mr. Jeffery Darby AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby and Mr. Free NAYS: Mr. Williams and Mr. Harvey ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk C-20-18 Agenda Item Called: Adopt Zoning Ordinance(Favorable by MPC)(First and Final Reading)Petitioner: Sean Diel, Airline Park Estates, Location: Airline Park Estates Lots 1-50- East of Airline Dr. and North-west corner of Airline Dr. and Brown Blvd., Bossier City, LA Request: Change zoning classification from B-1 (Business Office) and R-LD (Residential Low Density) to B-3 (General Business) for a proposed commercial development Residents Mary Lucky and Amanda Juneau spoke about their concerns about the Zoning and wanted protections put into place that they would be unaffected by Construction. Developer Sean Diel stated he could only give his word. No protections in Ordinance under current Unified Development Code. By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to continue this item until the updated Unified Development Code can be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Harvey No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion to introduce an Ordinance approving an amendment to the Unified Development Code creating comprehensive operating regulations for used tire dealers that are operating or plan to operate within the city limits of Bossier City. Seconded by Mr. Free No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Irwin Motion to introduce an Ordinance appropriating $12,300.00 from the 2018 Riverboat Capital Projects Fund to hire Mike McSwain Architect to provide exterior conceptual designs that fit the North Bossier Campus. Seconded by Mr. Montgomery No comment Vote as follows: Yeas: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey Nays: Mr. Williams Absent: none Abstain: none Motion carries The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 39 Of 2018 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF AN ACCOUNTS CLERK III FOR THE SALES TAX DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 21 of 2018 implemented a requirement assuring that the City department budgets not be exceeded by any hiring of any personnel; and WHEREAS, the position of an ACCOUNTS CLERK III is vacant due to resignation; and WHEREAS, the administration and the department assures that all current budgets have been verified and that no authorized salary has been exceeded; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the administration is authorized to proceed with hiring procedures for the fulfillment of this position. The above and foregoing Resolution was 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 5th, day of June, 2018 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 ____________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 40 Of 2018 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF ONE POLICE OFFICER, FOR THE BOSSIER CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT DUE TO A RESIGNATION. WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 21 of 2018 implemented a requirement assuring that the City department budgets not be exceeded by any hiring of any personnel; and WHEREAS, the position of Police Officer is vacant due to the resignation of one police officer in that department, WHEREAS, the administration and the department assures that all current budgets have been verified and that no authorized salary has been exceeded; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the administration is authorized to proceed with hiring procedures for the fulfillment of this position. The above and foregoing Resolution 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 5th, day of June, 2018, 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 ____________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 41 Of 2018 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF ONE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST, FOR THE BOSSIER CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT. WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 21 of 2018 implemented a requirement assuring that the City department budgets not be exceeded by any hiring of any personnel; and WHEREAS, the position of Information Technology Specialist is vacant due to the addition of one necessary position in that department, WHEREAS, the administration and the department assures that all current budgets have been verified and that no authorized salary has been exceeded; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the administration is authorized to proceed with hiring procedures for the fulfillment of this position. 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 5th, day of June, 2018, 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 ____________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 42 Of 2018 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF ONE POLICE OFFICER, FOR THE BOSSIER CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT DUE TO A RESIGNATION. WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 21 of 2018 implemented a requirement assuring that the City department budgets not be exceeded by any hiring of any personnel; and WHEREAS, the position of Police Officer is vacant due to the resignation of one police officer in that department, WHEREAS, the administration and the department assures that all current budgets have been verified and that no authorized salary has been exceeded; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the administration is authorized to proceed with hiring procedures for the fulfillment of this position. The above and foregoing Resolution was 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 5th, day of June, 2018, 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 ___________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk By: Mr. Williams Motion to approve Report of Change Order No. 2 for Innovation Dr. Phase I an increase of $23,678.77. Total of contract with Change Order $1,226,892.47. Seconded by Mr. Irwin Questions from Mr. Larkin about whether or not property was in City Limits. Mark Hudson reported it is in City limits. Vote in favor of motion is unanimous The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 43 OF 2018 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF A UTILITY WORKER FOR THE PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT. _____________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 21 of 2018 implemented a requirement assuring that the City department budgets not be exceeded by any hiring of any personnel; and WHEREAS, the position of Utility Worker is vacant due to retirement, promotion, resignation, or termination; and WHEREAS, the administration and the department assures that all current budgets have been verified and that no authorized salary has been exceeded; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the administration is authorized to proceed with hiring procedures for the fulfillment of this position. The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Thomas Harvey and seconded by Mr. Don Williams, and adopted on the 5th, day of June, 2018, 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 ____________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 44 OF 2018 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROMOTION FROM WITHIN, AND THE HIRING OF ONE EMPLOYEE DUE TO A RESIGNATION IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT, ALL WITHIN THE EXISTING BUDGET ______________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the Customer Service Department has an available position due to a resignation; and WHEREAS, this resignation provides for an opportunity to promote an individual and hire one employee to replace that individual; and WHEREAS, this action will have no impact on the existing budget; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the administration is authorized to promote from within and hire one employee in the Customer Service Department to fill a vacancy due to a resignation. 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 5th, day of June, 2018, 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 ____________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 45 OF 2018 ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 73 OF 2017 CHANGING TITLE FROM ELECTRICIAN III TO FOREMAN IN PUBLIC UTILITIES _____________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 21 of 2018 implemented a requirement assuring that the City department budgets not be exceeded by any hiring of any personnel; and WHEREAS, the vacancy was approved as an Electrician III position in Resolution #73 of 2017 and needs to be changed to a Foreman position; and  WHEREAS, the administration and the department assures that all current budgets have been verified and that no authorized salary has been exceeded; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the administration is authorized to proceed with hiring procedures for the fulfillment of this position. The above and foregoing Resolution 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 5th, day of June, 2018, 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 ____________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 46 Of 2018 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF ONE POLICE COMMUNICATION’S OFFICER FOR THE BOSSIER CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT. WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 21 of 2018 implemented a requirement assuring that the City department budgets not be exceeded by any hiring of any personnel; and  WHEREAS, the position of Police Communication’s Officer is vacant due to resignation. WHEREAS, the administration and the department assures that all current budgets have been verified and that no authorized salary has been exceeded; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the administration is authorized to proceed with hiring procedures for the fulfillment of this position. 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 5th, day of June, 2018, 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 ____________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Agenda item called introduce an Ordinance removing $42,000 from the 2018 Information Services Budget Account under Consultant Fees and replace the funds back in the General Fund Fund Balance. By: Mr. Williams Motion to continue this item until the June 19, 2018 meeting and requested that Mr. Hamilton report to the Council an update on his projects. Seconded by Mr. Montgomery, Jr. No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Irwin  Motion to introduce an Ordinance to appropriate funds to purchase a track hoe and a crane truck for the use within the Utility Department at a cost of $210,000.00 to come from the Water & Sewer Capital and Contingency Fund. Seconded by Mr. Darby No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 53 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 THE BIG AIRLINE GRAVITY MAIN DUE TO SETTLEMENT AT A COST OF $55,000.00 TO COME FROM SEWER CAPITAL CONTINGENCY FUNDS WHEREAS, immediate repair is needed to the Big Airline Gravity Main due to settlement. This separation is allowing groundwater to infiltrate the main near the edge of Airline Drive pulling the surrounding soil into the gravity main. This has caused ground settlement near the pavement. It is recommended we move forward quickly with the needed repairs to ensure there is no pavement failure; and WHEREAS, $55,000.00 may be appropriated from the sewer capital contingency funds. 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 $55,000.00 to come from the sewer capital contingency funds for repairs to the Big Airline Gravity Main. 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 Larkin, and adopted on the 5th, day of June, 2018, 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 ____________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to introduce an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to sign all documents for the Union Pacific Railroad Crossing Permit required for the Shed Road to Airline 42" Water Main Extension Project and authorizes the payment of license fee from the Water Capital Improvement Assessment Fund. Seconded by Mr. Darby No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion to introduce an Ordinance repealing Ordinance Number 153 of 1994 and replacing with revised Ordinance authorizing the City of Bossier City, Louisiana, Department of Public Utilities, Environmental Affairs Division, to prevent the introduction of excessive amounts of fats, oils, and grease (fog) into the City's publicly owned treatment works (POTW) which includes the sewer collection lines, sewer lift stations and the Wastewater Treatment Facilities. Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Larkin Motion to introduce an Ordinance to appropriate $76,017 to come from the 2015 LCDA Bond Issue to be used to supplement the already appropriated $3,485,000 for the design and survey of the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway. Seconded by Mr. Irwin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Harvey Motion to introduce an Ordinance to appropriate $100,000 to come from the Riverboat Capital Projects Fund to supplement the $160,000 already appropriated for the development of a Brownlee Road at Airline Drive right turn lane. Seconded by Mr. Williams No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Irwin Motion to introduce an Ordinance to authorize the City to enter into a purchase order contract with B & G Lawn Maintenance, LLC to provide professional landscape maintenance for the area known as the East Bank District and Plaza. Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion to introduce an Ordinance appropriating $50,000 from the 2018 EMS Capital and Contingency Fund to purchase support equipment and supplies for the Emergency Medical Service. Seconded by Mr. Free No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion to introduce an Ordinance to appropriate funds to cover construction cost for the Sewer Sub-Basin BC-10 rehabilitation Project Phase 1 for a total of $1,106,500.00 to come from the Sewer Contingency Fund. Seconded by Mr. Irwin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Irwin Motion to approve Report of Change Order #1 for the Sewer Sub-Basin Manhole Rehabilitation Project for an increase of $87,257.95. Total of contract with change order $313,205.95. Seconded by Mr. Darby No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Irwin Motion to introduce an Ordinance to appropriate funds to replace and add security fencing around the reservoir at the water treatment plant at a cost of $430,000.00 to come from the Water Contingency Fund. Seconded by Mr. Montgomery, Jr. No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Free Motion to Approve Parade Permit Fee Waivers for 2018 Race for the Cure, September 29, 2018 and Geaux Toro in the East Bank, July 7, 2018. Seconded by Mr. Williams No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Irwin Motion to introduce an Ordinance to amend the 2018 Operating Budget and appropriate $12,817.21 from the General Fund - Fund Balance to the Human Resources Department 2018 Operating Budget for changing an Office Manager II to a Risk Management Specialist. Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote: Yeas: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin and Mr. Free Nays: Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams and Mr. Harvey Absent: none Abstain: none Motion carries The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 47 Of 2018 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF RISK MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, FOR THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.  WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 21 of 2018 implemented a requirement assuring that the City department budgets not be exceeded by any hiring of any personnel; and WHEREAS, the position of RISK MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST is vacant due to retirement, resignation or termination; and WHEREAS, the administration and the department assures that all current budgets have been verified and that no authorized salary has been exceeded; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the administration is authorized to proceed with hiring procedures for the fulfillment of this position. The above and foregoing Resolution 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 5th, day of June, 2018, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: Mr. Williams ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr.  Motion to introduce an Ordinance to authorize the City to enter into a Purchase Order Contract with Gumbeaux Event Productions, LLC to provide Professional Event Management for the area known as the East Bank District and Plaza. Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote Yeas: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin Nays: Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey Absent: none Abstain: none Motion fails By: Mr. Williams Motion to introduce an Ordinance to authorize the City to enter into a purchase Order contract with CSC Productions, LLC to provide Professional Event Management for the area known as the East Bank District and Plaza. Seconded by Mr. Darby No comment Vote Yeas: Mr. Irwin Nays: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey Absent: none Abstain: none Motion fails There being no further business to come before this Council, meeting adjourned at 3:47 P.M. by Mr. Darby Respectfully submitted: Phyllis McGraw City Clerk Publish: June 13, 2018 Bossier Press Tribune