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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BOSSIER CITY STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT THE REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 5, 2019 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 5, 2019, 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 Jeff Free, President, Honorable Councilors, David Montgomery, Jr, Timothy Larkin, Scott Irwin, Jeffery Darby, Don Williams and Thomas Harvey Also Present: Mayor, Lorenz Walker, City Attorney, Jimmy Hall and City Clerk, Phyllis McGraw. By: Mr. Williams Motion to approve minutes January 22, 2019, Regular Meeting and dispense with the reading. Seconded by Mr. Harvey No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Larkin Motion to approve Agenda Seconded by Mr. Irwin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Ceremonial Matters/Recognition of Guests Stacy Brown, Director – Shreveport Bossier Tourist Commission, updated Council on recent surveys and that results would be given soon. Kelly Wells, Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission, updated Council on sporting events coming up in the Shreveport Bossier Area. Committee Reports- None Unfinished Business – ORDINANCE NO. 13 OF 2019 AN ORDINANCE TO DECLARE CERTAIN MOVABLE EQUIPMENT OWNED BY CITY OF BOSSIER CITY AS SURPLUS TO THE CITY’S NEED AND PROVIDE FOR SALVAGE AND DISPOSAL ACCORDING TO LAW. WHEREAS, the City has accumulated certain movable equipment which is now surplus to the City’s need and it is in the best interest of the City to salvage and dispose of said equipment according to law. BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened that the following equipment described is surplus to the City’s needs:  DESCRIPTION REF. NO. SERIAL NUMBER DEPT. MILEAGE 1. 2012 Ford F250 02601 1FT7W2A67CEB55034 Parks 97,947 2. 2003 Ford F350 02370 1FDSW34L03ED09158 Parks 96,030 3. 2011 Ford F250 02553 1FTBF2A69BEC75524 Herb 122,085 4. 2001 Ford E350 02312 1FTSE34F61HB18518 Building 117,058 5. 2006 Dodge Dur 02447 1D4HD482X6F165633 Marshall 69,987 6. Plasma cutter System N/A Pak10XR Garage 7. Rockwell GRINDER N/A 1530687 Garage 8. Tecumseh N/A Pump N/A NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened that the Purchasing Agent is authorized to dispose of said equipment in accordance to law. The above and foregoing ORDINANCE was read in full at open and regular session convened, was on motion of Mr. Scott Irwin seconded by Mr. Timothy Larkin and adopted on this 5th day of February 2019, 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 __________________________ Jeff Free, President __________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 14 Of 2019 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING THE APPROPRIATION OF $166,850.62 FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS BUDGET TO COMPENSATE CANINE HANDLERS FOR OVERTIME FROM THE 2018 AND 2019 GENERAL FUND FUND BALANCE. _____________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Canine Handlers are receiving compensatory time in lieu of pay therefore the appropriation of funds is unnecessary; NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana in regular session convened, that the ordinance amending the Police Department Operations Budget appropriating $166,850.62 from the 2018 and 2019 General Fund Fund Balance to address overtime for Canine Handlers, is 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. Timothy Larkin and adopted on the 5th, day of February, 2019 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 ____________________________ Jeff Free, President ___________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 15 OF 2019 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $25,000.00 TO COME FROM THE SALES TAX CAPITAL CONTINGENCY FUND TO BE USED TO PAVE PART OF THE MEDIAN ON HAZEL JONES ROAD TO ENHANCE THE TRUCK TURNING RADIUS. WHEREAS; trucks rollover part of the median in the vicinity of 4911 Hazel Jones Road; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, in regular session convened that the Bossier City Council does hereby appropriate $25,000.00 to come from the Sales Tax Capital Contingency Fund to be used to pave part of the median on Hazel Jones Road to enhance the truck turning radius. 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. Timothy Larkin, and adopted on the 5th, day of February, 2019 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 ____________________________ Jeff Free, President ___________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 16 Of 2019 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO COVER CONSTRUCTION COST FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT (WTP) OZONE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR A TOTAL OF $201,400.00 TO COME FROM THE WATER CAPITAL CONTINGENCY FUND WHEREAS the final opinion of construction costs for the WTP ozone system improvement project is $201,400.00. (see attachment Final Opinion of Construction Cost – WTP Ozone Sampling Improvements estimated detailed breakdown of the costs); and WHEREAS, $201,400.00 may be appropriated 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 appropriate $201,400.00 to come from the Water Contingency Fund.to cover the construction costs for the WTP ozone system improvement project. 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. Timothy Larkin, and adopted on the 5th, day of February, 2019 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 ____________________________ Jeff Free, President ___________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 17 OF 2019 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE THE USE OF BOSSIER CITY WATER AND SEWER SERVICES FOR A PROPOSED DENTIST OFFICE TO BE LOCATED AT 5209 AIRLINE DRIVE. WHEREAS; Ordinance No. 79 of 2014 requires that commercial buildings located outside the city limits of Bossier City, have city council approval for the use of Bossier City water and sewer services; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, in regular session convened that the Bossier City Council does hereby approve the use of Bossier City water and sewer services for a proposed dentist office to be located at 5209 Airline Drive. 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 February, 2019 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 ____________________________ Jeff Free, President ___________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 18 Of 2019 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF 6.280 ACRES OF LAND AT $60,000 AN ACRE TO EDKO, LLC AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR LORENZ WALKER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. _____________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the referenced property is owned jointly by the Bossier Parish Police Jury and the City of Bossier City, and EDKO, LLC desires to purchase a 6.280 acre tract of land (combining 2 tracts along the western edge) for SIXTY THOUSAND AND NO/100 ($60,000) DOLLARS per acre. Property description as follows: See attached Exhibit “A”. WHEREAS, EDKO, LLC, a growing company, desires to build a 16,000 square foot facility. Estimated construction investment of $2,000,000 plus land cost. Land sale being 6.280 acres (combining 2 tracts along the western edge) at $60,000 an acre totaling $372,000. Adding up to 15 employees in 24 months; 2017 job totals were 199; revenue of nearly $30,000,000 in 2017. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened that Mayor Lorenz Walker is authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to complete the sale of 6.280 acre tract of land for $60,000 per acre to EDKO, LLC. 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 February, 2019 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 ____________________________ Jeff Free, President ___________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk New Business – The following ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 19 OF 2019 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE ON A TRACT OF LAND ZONED R-A (RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURE) LOCATED AT 4680 OLD BROWNLEE ROAD, BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA FOR A SKILLED CARE NURSING FACILITY. WHEREAS; CommCare Corporation has applied to the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission for Conditional Use approval for a Skilled Care Nursing Facility located at 4680 Old Brownlee Road, Bossier City, LA; and WHEREAS; a public hearing for the Conditional Use application was held on January 14, 2019; 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; and WHEREAS; the Conditional Use approval shall expire after One (1) year from the date of approval unless the project has begun or the applicant re-submits a complete development plan review application to the MPC. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. That the Conditional Use, for a Skilled Care Nursing Facility located at 4680 Old Brownlee Road, Bossier City, LA 71111, is hereby approved. Motion was made by Mr. Thomas Harvey and seconded by Mr. Jeffery Darby to adopt the above ordinance. Upon the following vote, the ordinance was duly adopted this 5th day of February, 2019. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSTAIN: none ABSENT: none ______________________________ JEFF FREE, PRESIDENT _______________________________ PHYLLIS McGRAW, CITY CLERK C-65-18 By: Mr. Larkin Motion to introduce an Ordinance approving an amendment to the Unified Development Code creating regulations for the Operation of Private Animal Shelters. Seconded by: Mr. Harvey No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Darby Motion to introduce an Ordinance to allow the use of City Water and Sewer Services for a proposed Taco Bell to be located at 5500 Airline Drive. Seconded by: Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion to introduce an Ordinance to appropriate $900,000.00 to come from the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Fund to supplement existing funds, with all funds to be used to construct the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway – Highway 80 Improvements. Seconded by: Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Darby Motion to introduce an Ordinance to abandon a portion of an alley located, within East Shreveport Subdivision and more particularly located to the rear of 301 Traffic Street. Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 7 Of 2019 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF AN ELECTRICIAN FOR THE BUILDING MAINTENANCE DIVISION, 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 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 hire and Electrician for the Building Maintenance Division due to a resignation. 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. Don Williams, and adopted on the 5th, day of February, 2019 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 ____________________________ Jeff Free, President ___________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 8 Of 2019 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF ONE LABORER II FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS 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, one Laborer II 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. Don Williams, and seconded by Mr. Jeffery Darby, and adopted on the 5th, day of February, 2019 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 ____________________________ Jeff Free, President ___________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 9 Of 2019 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF ONE RECORDS CLERK FOR THE BOSSIER CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT.  WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 21 of 2019 implemented a requirement assuring that the City department budgets not be exceeded by any hiring of any personnel; and WHEREAS, the position of (1) Records Clerk is vacant due to one (1) 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. Thomas Harvey, and seconded by Mr. Timothy Larkin, and adopted on the 5th, day of February, 2019 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 ____________________________ Jeff Free, President ___________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk By: Mr. Larkin Motion to approve the placement in the Official Minutes the reappointment of Charlie Davis as the Governing Authority Board Member of the Bossier City Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board. Appointment effective March 7, 2019 and expires March 6, 2022. Seconded by: Mr. Williams No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Irwin Motion to approve Parade Permit Fee Waivers for the 5K Kerr Kat Dash, April 13, 2019 and the Bellaire Elementary Mardi Gras Parade, March 5, 2019. Seconded by: Mr. Darby No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous There being no further business to come before this Council, meeting adjourned at 3:22 PM by Mr. Free Respectfully submitted: Phyllis McGraw City Clerk Publish: February 13, 2019 Bossier Press Tribune