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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BOSSIER CITY STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 1, 2020 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, December 1, 2020 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, President David Montgomery, Jr., Honorable Councilors Timothy Larkin, Scott Irwin, Jeffery Darby (virtual), Don Williams, Jeff Free and Thomas Harvey Also Present: Mayor, Lorenz Walker, City Attorney, Jimmy Hall and City Clerk, Phyllis McGraw City Clerk, Phyllis McGraw, read statement about where to watch meetings online, that some Council members may be joining remotely and gave a phone number for members of the public wishing to comment on items in the meeting could do so. Hearing no comments from the public watching virtually, the meeting continued. By: Mr. Free Motion to approve Minutes of the November 17, 2020, Regular Meeting and dispense with the reading Seconded by Mr. Harvey No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion to approve Agenda. Seconded by Mr. Irwin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Bids – Witness opening of sealed bids for – Bid #P20-1038 – 1209 Burchett Street Demo 3Gen Construction, LLC $18,458.00 Lathan Construction, LLC $17,716.00 Precision Builders, Inc. $34,125.00 Red-Tail Contracting, LLC $17,716.00 By: Mr. Williams Motion to approve reading of bids. Seconded by Mr. Irwin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Witness opening of sealed bids for – Bid #P20-1044 – 1313 Meadowview Drive Demo 3Gen Construction, LLC $14,800.00 Lathan Construction, LLC $17,596.00 Precision Builders, Inc. $21,875.00 Red-Tail Contracting, LLC $14,660.00 By: Mr. Irwin Motion to approve reading of bids. Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Unfinished Business – The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 154 OF 2020 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE RECLASSISIFICATION OF A TRAFFIC ANALYST POSITION TO A TRAFFIC CONTROL TECH AND AN INCREASE IN THE SALARY FOR THE TRAFFIC CONTROL TECH POSITION IN THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DIVISION RESULTING IN A NET NEUTRAL CHANGE TO THE OPERATING BUDGET. WHEREAS; Ordinance No. 21 of 2018 implemented a requirement assuring that the City department budgets not be exceeded by hiring of any personnel; and WHEREAS; the position of Traffic Analyst will be reclassified as a Traffic Control Tech reducing the budgeted salary of this position by $3,151.50; and WHEREAS; the Traffic Control Tech responsibilities will be increased to maintain the traffic sign shop and perform all field duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Traffic Engineering, justifies a raise in salary from $27,481.49 to $30,632.99. WHEREAS; all the aforementioned adjustments in existing salaries of these positions combined will result in a net neutral impact to the operating budget; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, that the Engineering Department is hereby authorized to change the classification of the traffic analyst position to a traffic control tech position reducing the salary by $3,151.50, and to utilize the unused salary budgeted to make up the raise in salary needed to fully fund these positions as described. 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 1st day of December, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby (Virtual), Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none _____________________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President ______________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 155 OF 2020 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE CREATING NEW REGULATIONS FOR ADJOINING AND ABUTTING LOTS. WHERAS, the City of Bossier City realizes that there were no comprehensive regulations pertaining to adjoining or abutting lots; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on October 12, 2020; and WHEREAS, the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission has submitted the results of said public hearing to the Mayor and City Council of the City of Bossier City; THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF BOSSIER HEREBY ORDAINS: That Section 11.4.2 Subsection J be added to the Unified Development Code. 11.4.2.J Adjoining or Abutting Lots If a structure, use or occupancy is to be constructed or situated on 2 or more lots, the abutting properties or portions thereof, shall be re–platted into a single parcel for the purposes of compliance with this code. No portion of the newly created lot shall be sold or used in a manner that would diminish compliance with the standards of this code. Any existing utility or drainage easements affected by the re-plat may have to be abandoned as part of the newly created plat and single lot. Motion was made by Mr. Scott Irwin and seconded by Mr. Timothy Larkin to adopt the above ordinance. Upon the following vote, the ordinance was duly adopted on the 1st day of December, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby (Virtual), Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ____________________________________ DAVID MONTGOMERY, PRESIDENT _____________________________________ PHYLLIS McGRAW, CITY CLERK C-48-20 The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 156 Of 2020 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO REPAIR SEWER LINE AT THE LASANDS PUMP STATION A AT A COST OF $150,000.00 TO COME FROM THE SEWER CAPITAL AND CONTINGENCY FUND; AND AUTHORIZES THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH AXIS CONSTRUCTION FOR COMPLETION OF WORK.  WHEREAS, $150,000.00 will come 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 approve an ordinance to appropriate $150,000.00 to come from the Sewer Capital and Contingency Fund to conduct repairs to LaSands Pump Station sewer line. 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. Don Williams, and adopted on the 1st day of December, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby (Virtual), Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 157 of 2020 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANACE 105 OF 2020 INCREASING THE APPROPRIATED AMOUNT TO $206,000.00 TO FUND IMPROVEMENTS TO AN SOUTHERN GARDENS PUMP STATION USING SEWER CAPITAL CONTINGENCY FUNDS WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City authorized Ordinance 105 of 2020 to fund improvements to the Sun City and Eagle Bend Pump Stations. Once all bids for the Sun City and Eagle Bend Pump Stations were received there was $53,000.00 remaining. The City is recommending adding an additional $36,000.00 to this amount, allowing for the rehabilitation of Southern Gardens Pump Station. The work required to complete the project will be increased by $83,855.00; and WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City will complete the project making the final contract amount $206,000.00; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana in regular session convened, does hereby amend Emergency Ordinance 105 of 2020 and appropriates $206,000.00 from the Sewer Capital and Contingency Funds; and 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 1st day of December, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby (Virtual), Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none _____________________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President _____________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 158 OF 2020 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE ENGAGEMENT OF HEARD, MCELROY, & VESTAL, LLC TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO AUDIT THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY, CENTURYLINK ARENA FUND, FIREMEN’S PENSION AND RELIEF FUND, AND POLICEMEN’S PENSION AND RELIEF FUND. ______________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Heard, McElroy, & Vestal, LLC, has conducted audits of the finances of the referenced entities in previous years; and WHEREAS, the referenced entities are required to have annual audits and receive a comprehensive annual financial report for the year ended December 31, 2020; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, that the City Council of Bossier City, in regular session convened, that Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., is hereby authorized to execute letters of engagement with Heard, McElroy, & Vestal, LLC and said letters of engagement are hereby approved. The above and foregoing Ordinance, 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 1st day of December, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby (Virtual), Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ _______________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 159 OF 2020 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING POSITIONS TO BE FILLED IN THE BOSSIER CITY PROPERTY STANDARDS DIVISION OF THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT AS A RESULT OF A RETIREMENT AND PROMOTION AND TO ADD A TEMPORARY OFFICE WORKER POSITION USING THE AVAILABLE SALARY RANGE OF THIS DIVISION RESULTING IN A NET NEUTRAL CHANGE TO THE OPERATING BUDGET. WHEREAS; Ordinance No. 21 of 2018 implemented a requirement assuring that the City department budgets not be exceeded by hiring of any personnel; and WHEREAS; the position of Code Enforcement Supervisor is vacant due to retirement; and WHEREAS; the position of Code Enforcement Inspector will be vacant due to promotion; and WHEREAS; the prepromotion of a Code Enforcement Inspector to Code Enforcement Supervisor will be at a salary of $49,800; and WHEREAS; the hiring of a new Code Enforcement Inspector will be at a salary of $35,500; and WHEREAS; both positions salaries will be lower than current salaries by $11,390.00; and WHEREAS; the position of temporary office worker will be added to the Property Standards Division utilizing the available salary budget of $11,390.00 to help ensure all administrative responsibilities of the Property Standards Division are being maintained; and WHEREAS; the aforementioned promotion and hiring’s with adjustments in salaries of the existing positions will result in a net neutral impact to the operating budget; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, that the Engineering Department is hereby authorized to promote a Code Enforcement Inspector to Code Enforcement Supervisor due to retirement, hire a Code Enforcement Inspector due to promotion, and hire a temporary office worker using the available $11,390 in available salary from the aforementioned promotion and hiring as needed to fully fund these positions.  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 1st day of December, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby (Virtual), Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none _____________________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President ______________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 160 Of 2020 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING ONE MILLION DOLLARS FROM THE HOTEL/MOTEL TAX FUND AND TWO MILLION DOLLARS FROM THE LAND AQUISTION FUND TO GO TO THE WALTER O. BIGBY CARRIAGEWAY FUND TO FUND THE COMPLETION OF PHASE II OF THE WALTER O. BIGBY CARRIAGEWAY. WHEREAS, per the final plans and specifications, one million dollars from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund and two million dollars from the Land Acquisition Fund is necessary to complete Phase II of the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that one million dollars is hereby appropriated from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund and two million dollars is hereby appropriated from the Land Acquisition Fund for the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Fund to fund the completion of Phase II of the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway. 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. Timothy Larkin, and adopted on the 1st day of December, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby (Virtual), Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk New Business – The following ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 161 OF 2020 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 133 OF 2018, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND, WHITTINGTON PARK, BLOCK E, LOT 9 AND WHITTINGTON PARK, BLOCK E LOT 14, BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA FROM R-LD (RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY) TO R-MD (RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY), FOR A DUPLEX DEVELOPMENT. BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that Ordinance No. 133 of 2018 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 R-MD (Residential Medium Density), for the following: Whittington Park, Block E, Lot 9 and Whittington Park, Block E, Lot 14, Bossier City, Louisiana Motion was made by Mr. Don Williams and seconded by Mr. Thomas Harvey adopted on the 1st day of December, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby (Virtual), Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none _____________________________________ DAVID MONTGOMERY, PRESIDENT _____________________________________ PHYLLIS MCGRAW, CITY CLERK C-54-20 The following ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 162 OF 2020 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 133 OF 2018, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND, FROM I-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) TO B-3 (GENEERAL BUSINESS) FOR A PARKING LOT EXPANSION LOCATED AT 4481 VIKING DRIVE, BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA. BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that Ordinance No. 133 of 2018 of the City Council of the City of Bossier City, Louisiana, is hereby amended to provide that the zoning classification is hereby changed from I-1 (Light Industrial) to B-3 (General Business), for the following: COMMENCING ON THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY OF VIKING DRIVE AND AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID TRACT AS SURVEYED BY JAMES M NORRIS II, SAID SURVEY ATTACHED IN CASH SALE DEED AS RECORDED IN BOOK 1386, PAGE 333 AND UNDER INSTRUMENT #880216, OF THE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA. SAID SOUTHWEST CORNER BEING NORTH 580.38 FEET AND EAST 3336.36 FEET FROM CALLED SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 13 WEST, BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA. FROM SAID POINT OF COMMENCEMENT, RUN THENCE NORTH A 24°03’29” WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 411.57 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT HEREIN DESCRIBED. FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING, RUN THENCE NORTH 24°03’29” WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 180.05 FEET. THENCE RUN NORTH 66°40’03” EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 179.12 FEET. THENCE RUN SOUTH 19°18’21”EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 178.19 FEET. THENCE RUN SOUTH 65°52’10” WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 164.35 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TRACT CONTAINING 0.705 ACRES. Motion was made by Mr. Thomas Harvey and seconded by Mr. Timothy Larkin to adopt the above ordinance. Upon the following vote, the ordinance was duly adopted on the 1st day of December, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby (Virtual), Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none _____________________________________ DAVID MONTGOMERY, PRESIDENT _____________________________________ PHYLLIS MCGRAW, CITY CLERK C-55-20 The following ordinance offered and adopted:  ORDINANCE NO. 163 OF 2020 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR THE SALE OF HIGH AND LOW CONTENT ALCOHOL FOR ON PREMISE CONSUMPTION AT A BAR LOCATED AT 4403 EAST TEXAS STREET, BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA. WHEREAS; Christopher Davis, MLB Enterprises, 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, at a bar located at 4403 East Texass Street, Bossier City, Louisiana; and WHEREAS; a public hearing for the Conditional Use application was held on November 9, 2020; 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 4403 East Texas Street, Bossier City, Louisiana is hereby approved. Motion was made by Mr. Don Williams and seconded by Mr. Timothy Larkin adopted on the 1st day of December, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby (Virtual), Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none _____________________________________ DAVID MONTGOMERY, PRESIDENT _____________________________________ PHYLLIS MCGRAW, CITY CLERK C-57-20 The following ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 164 of 2020 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR THE SALE OF HIGH AND LOW CONTENT ALCOHOL FOR ON PREMISE CONSUMPTION AT A CATERING VENUE LOCATED AT 521 BARKSDALE BOULEVARD, BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA. WHEREAS; Beau Hays, 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, at a catering venue located at 521 Barksdale Boulevard, Bossier City, Louisiana; and WHEREAS; a public hearing for the Conditional Use application was held on November 9, 2020; 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: That the Conditional Use for retail sales of high and low content alcohol for on premise consumption at 521 Barksdale Boulevard, Bossier City, Louisiana is hereby approved. Motion was made by Mr. Thomas Harvey and seconded by Mr. Jeff Free adopted on the 1st day of December, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby (Virtual), Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none _____________________________________ DAVID MONTGOMERY, PRESIDENT _____________________________________ PHYLLIS MCGRAW, CITY CLERK C-60-20 By: Mr. Free Motion to introduce an Ordinance authorizing Mayor Lorenz Walker to execute the attached contract for Professional Services with Ginger Adam Corley, L.L.C. for 2021. Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Irwin Motion to introduce an Ordinance appropriating 400 Thousand Dollars from the 2017 Sales Tax Bond to fund beautification efforts along Phase I of the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway. Seconded by Mr. Harvey No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion to introduce an Ordinance amending Ordinance 146 of 2020 correcting the limits and boundaries of the City of Bossier City to include the correct legal description of the 120 acres zoned Residential Agriculture which adjoins the current city limits of Bossier City, Louisiana. Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Larkin Motion to approve Report of Change Order No. 4 for the Walter O. Bigby Phase I (Hwy. 80 Improvements) with an increase of $107,307.36 for a contract price with Change Order of $12,381,524.34. Seconded by Mr. Harvey No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Larkin Motion to approve 1st and Final Change Order for 2019 Asphalt Street Package #2 a decrease of $1,115.33. Total cost of contract with Change Order $529,309.17. Seconded by Mr. Williams No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Larkin Motion to approve Report of Change Order #1 for the Sewer Sub-Basin BC-25 for an increase of $106,877.00. Total of contract with increase $2,572,315.00. Seconded by Mr. Williams No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Irwin Motion to approve the applications by J & R Juneau, LLC, and A.W. Chesterton 4500 Marlena Street, Bossier City, La. under the Industrial Tax Exemption Program which would forgive 80% City Property Tax Millage for up to 10 years if all criteria were to continue to be met. Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Harvey Motion to approve Report of Change Order No. 5 for the Walter O. Bigby Phase 1 (Hwy 80 Improvements) with an increase of $75,430.17 for a contract price with Change Order of $12,456,954.51. Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Irwin Motion to approve Parade Permit Fee Waiver for Feast of Our Lady Guadalupe, December 11-12, 2020. Seconded by: Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Reports – Justin Haydel, Manchac, updated Council on status of Walter O. Bigby Carriageway project. He reported that a milestone was reached and that Union Pacific approved the design of the bridge. He also reported that Utility Companies are working on plans to move existing utilities. There being no further business to come before this Council, the meeting adjourned at 3:30 PM by Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Respectfully submitted: Phyllis McGraw City Clerk Publish: December 9, 2020 Bossier Press Tribune