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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BOSSIER CITY STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING JUNE 1, 2021 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 1, 2021 at 3:00 PM Invocation was given by Council Member Jeffery Darby Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Thomas Harvey Roll Call as follows: Present: Honorable, President David Montgomery, Jr., Honorable Councilors Timothy Larkin, Scott Irwin, Jeffery Darby, 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 decorum during meeting and public participation in the meeting. By: Mr. Free Motion to approve Minutes of the May 18, 2021, Regular Meeting and dispense with the reading Seconded by Mr. Williams No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Larkin Motion to add #18 under new business – Introduce an Ordinance authorizing Mayor Lorenz Walker to execute the attached agreement with Ardaman and Associates, Inc. and appropriating $Two Hundred and Sixty-Two Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($262,750.00) from the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Fund for services to be provided in conjunction with said agreement. Seconded by Mr. Irwin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion to approve agenda as amended. Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Bids- Witness opening of Sealed Bids for BID #P21-07 Airline Water Tank Rehab & Painting Project. Classic Protective Coatings, Inc. $1,889,958.00 Maguire Iron Inc. $1,713,400.00 Southern Road & Bridge LLC $1,830,000.00 Utility Service Co., Inc. $1,585,500.00 By: Mr. Irwin Motion to approve reading of bids. Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Witness opening of Sealed Bids for BID #P21-08 Citywide Street Improvements - Phase III Benton & Brown, LLC $873,995.00 Earnest Contracting, LLC $783,548.00 By: Mr. Williams Motion to approve reading of bids. Seconded by Mr. Free No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Witness opening of Sealed Bids for BID #P21-09 Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Drainage Pump Station Project. Dixie Overland Construction, LLC $4,165,000.00 By: Mr. Irwin Motion to take bid under advisement Seconded by Mr. Williams No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Witness opening of Sealed Bids for BID #P21-10 2021 Citywide Street Improvements- Phase IV Benton & Brown, LLC $679,894.50 Specialty Trackhoe & Dozer Service, Inc. $713,163.70 By: Mr. Williams Motion to take bids under advisement. Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Unfinished Business – The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 50 Of 2021 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THIRTY-THREE THOUSAND SIX-HUNDRED DOLLARS ($33,600.00) FROM THE SALES TAX CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND TO PURCHASE 60 PALLETS OF SOD, IRRIGATION SYSTEM, AND FENCING FOR THE FIELD OF DREAMS PARK. ______________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Field of Dreams Park is in need of sod, irrigation system, and fencing; and WHEREAS, the City has received an estimate from Sprink-A-Lawn; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened that $33,600.00 is hereby appropriated from the Sales Tax Capital Improvement fund to purchase 60 pallets of sod, irrigation system, and fencing for the Field of Dreams Park;  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 June, 2021, 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 ____________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 51 OF 2021 AN ORDINANCE REVISING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 99, UTILITY AND PIPELINES, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA. WHEREAS; the City of Bossier City is in need of protecting its infrastructure; WHEREAS; the revisions and replacement of Chapter 99 are necessary to properly coordinate the installation of any pipeline and/or utility within the City of Bossier City regardless if said pipeline and/or utility is installed in a Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Right-of-Way; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, in regular session convened that the Bossier City Council does hereby adopt the attached revisions replacing Chapter 99, Utility and Pipelines of the Bossier City Code of Ordinances. 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 1st, day of June, 2021, 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 ____________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted:  RESOLUTION NO. 52 OF 2021 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 19 OF 2021, REPORT OF RECONCILIATION FOR THE MELROSE AVE. AND PLANTATION DR. UTILITY EXTENSION PROJECT, ORDINANCE 71 OF 2019 WHEREAS; Ordinance No. 71 of 2019 appropriated $2,000,000.00 to come from the 2017 Sales Tax Revenue Bond; and WHEREAS; the total project costs, left an initial surplus of funds in Ordinance 71 of 2019 of $860,000; and WHEREAS; $22,000.00 of Ordinance No. 71 of 2019 funds were associated with engineering, inspection, and testing; and WHEREAS; Ordinance 138 of 2020 utilized $200,000.00 of the $860,000.00 surplus reported in Resolution 19 of 2021 to support The Melrose Avenue to Plantation Drive Project and WHEREAS; the surplus in Resolution No.19 of 2021 is now $638,000.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, agrees to amend Resolution No. 19 of 2021 as described, for the Melrose Ave. and Plantation Dr. Utility Extension Project, leaving a remaining surplus of $638,000.00 in Ordinance 71 of 2019 for this project. The above and foregoing Report 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 1st, day of June, 2021, 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 ____________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 53 OF 2021 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $36,067.91 FROM SEWER CAPTIAL AND CONTIGENCY FUND TO BE USED TO SUPPLEMENT THE ALREADY APPROPRIATED $250,000.00 FROM ORDINANCE NO. 96 OF 2020 AIRLINE DRIVE AND MURPHY STREET EMERGENCY GRAVITY MAIN REPAIR  WHEREAS; Ordinance No. 96 of 2020 appropriated $250,000.00 to come from the Sewer Capital and Contingency Fund; and WHEREAS; unforeseen subsurface conditions resulted in additional equipment, labor, and time to make the necessary repair; and WHEREAS; the total project costs, including design, inspection, testing, contract quantities and unforeseen subsurface conditions exceeds the appropriated $250,000.00 in the amount of $36,067.91 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, does hereby appropriate $36,067.91 from the Sewer Capital and Contingency Fund, to be used to supplement the already appropriated $250,000.00, The above and foregoing Report 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 June, 2021, 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 ____________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk New Business - The following ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 54 OF 2021 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 133 OF 2018, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FROM B-2 (LIMITED BUSINESS) TO B-3 (GENERAL BUSINESS) ON A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT 2250 BENTON ROAD, BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA. SECTION 1. 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 B-2 (Limited Business) to B-3 (General Business) for the following: Begin at the NW corner of the Ralph Brandon Tract, thence N 10 deg 45 min W along E line of Benton Road 125 feet; thence N 79 deg 15 min E 186 ft; thence S 10 deg 45 min E 125 ft; thence S 79 deg 15 min W 186 ft to point of beginning, Section 21, Township 18 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, Louisiana. 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 this 1st day of June, 2021. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none _____________________________________ DAVID MONTGOMERY, PRESIDENT _____________________________________ PHYLLIS MCGRAW, CITY CLERK C-12-21 The following ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 55 OF 2021 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR THE SALE OF LOW CONTENT ALCOHOL FOR OFF PREMISE CONSUMPTION AT A CONVENIENCE STORE LOCATED AT 4344 EAST TEXAS STREET, BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA. WHEREAS; John Pimentel, QuikTrip Corporation, has applied to the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission for Conditional Use Approval for the retail sale of low content alcohol, for off premise consumption, at a convenience store located at 4344 East Texas Street, Bossier City, LA 71111; and WHEREAS; a public hearing for the Conditional Use application was held on May 10, 2021; 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 low content alcohol for off premise consumption at 4344 East Texas Street, Bossier City, Louisiana is hereby approved. Motion was made by Mr. Scott Irwin and seconded by Mr. Don Williams to adopt the above ordinance. Upon the following vote, the ordinance was duly adopted this 1st day of June, 2021. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none _____________________________________ DAVID MONTGOMERY, PRESIDENT _____________________________________ PHYLLIS MCGRAW, CITY CLERK C-19-21 By: Mr. Free Motion to introduce an Ordinance authorizing the sale of Lots 1, 2, 3 Swan Lake Subdivision, Unit #3 to Jack Skaggs to repurpose for commercial use for the Appraised Value pursuant to Louisiana R.S. 33:4712. Seconded by Mr. Harvey No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Free Motion to introduce an Ordinance authorizing the sale of Tracts 1 & 2 Swan Lake Road to Jack Skaggs to repurpose for Commercial Use for the Appraised Value pursuant to Louisiana R.S. 33:4712 Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Darby Motion to introduce an Ordinance authorizing the sale of a 2006 Ferrara Inferno Pumper for Forty-Eight Thousand Dollars ($48,000.00) to the City of Shreveport. Seconded by Mr. Free No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Harvey Motion to introduce an Ordinance authorizing the hiring of two additional Traffic Control Technicians in the Traffic Engineering Division. Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Irwin Motion to introduce an Ordinance authorizing the hiring of a Dispatcher for Water/Sewer Maintenance Division in Public Utilities Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion to introduce an Ordinance authorizing an increase the salary range of the Assistant Superintendent position in the Public Utilities Wastewater Treatment Division resulting in a net neutral change to the Operating Budget. Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous The following Resolution offered and adopted: Resolution No. 42 Of 2021 A RESOLUTION HONORING THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY’S FAVORITE SON CHARLES ELSON “BUDDY” ROEMER, III ________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Buddy Roemer was born on October 4, 1943, the son of Charles Elson “Budgie” Roemer and the former Adeline McDade; and WHEREAS, Buddy Roemer graduated valedictorian from Bossier High School in 1960, entering into Harvard University at the age of 16, and WHEREAS, in 1964 Buddy Roemer graduated from Harvard College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and in 1967 he received an MBA in finance from Harvard Business School, and WHEREAS, after college, Buddy Roemer returned to Bossier Parish and founded a pioneering data processing company and later founded two banks, and WHEREAS, Buddy Roemer was elected in 1972 as a delegate to the Louisiana Constitutional Convention held in 1973, and  WHEREAS, Buddy Roemer was elected to serve as the 4th congressional District Congressman in 1980 and was re-elected without opposition in 1982, 1984, and 1986; and WHEREAS, Buddy Roemer started in the 1987 Louisiana Governor’s race as the longest of long shots, at 1% in the polls but his appeal directly to voters promising the “Roemer Revolution” led to his election to office at age 44; and WHEREAS, Buddy Roemer entered the governor’s office on March 14, 1988 and within a year won legislative approval to raise teachers’ pay, enact a teacher evolution program and establish strict limits on how much big donors could give to political candidates, while helping pull Louisiana out of its worst financial crisis in years; and WHEREAS, Buddy Roemer was a man of enormous intellect, incisive analytical skill, and tremendous wit, a combination reflected in his public service to the state he so dearly loved; and WHEREAS, Buddy Roemer’s charismatic presence captured the attention of audiences within moments, a talent he put to work battling corruption and waste in government, drawing attention to opportunities to improve our educational system and building support for those in need; and WHEREAS, Buddy Roemer passed away on May 17, 2021; and WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City and State of Louisiana are deeply indebted for his significant contributions to public service; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bossier, in regular session convened, that the Bossier City Council: 1. Extends heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of Buddy Roemer. 2. Acknowledges the service of Buddy Roemer to the City of Bossier City and the State of Louisiana as a dedicated public servant. 3. Commends him for his service as a Congressman and Governor of the State of Louisiana. 4. Celebrates his life and legacy he leaves behind.  The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Jeffery Darby, and seconded by Mr. Jeff Free, and adopted on the 1st, day of June, 2021, 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 _______________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President ________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 43 Of 2021 A RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY TO ENTER INTO THE LIGHTING AGREEMENT FOR I-20 REHAB (PINES ROAD TO I-220), WITH THE STATE OF LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. WHEREAS; DOTD proposes to construct and install a roadway lighting system at I-20 and ramps between Interstate interchanges 20B (Benton Road) and 23 (Industrial Drive) (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as the “Project”), provided that, upon completion of the system, The City of Bossier City will assume ownership and all liability and responsibility for said system, including all future maintenance and operation costs thereof; and WHEREAS; The City of Bossier City is agreeable to the installation of the roadway lighting system; and WHEREAS; after the construction contract is complete, The City of Bossier City agrees to assume ownership and all liability and responsibility for said system, including, but not limited to, all maintenance and operation and the costs thereof, to include, but not limited to, repair, replacement and energy costs, in accordance with the provisions set forth hereinafter; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the Bossier City Council resolves to approve that The City of Bossier City enter into the Lighting Agreement for I-20 Rehab, with the State of Louisiana D.OT.D.; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Bossier City authorizes the presiding Mayor to execute the instruments necessary to enter into the Lighting Agreement for I-20 Rehab Project. 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 1st, day of June, 2021, 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 ____________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President ___________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 44 Of 2021 A RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY TO ENTER INTO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL DETOUR AGREEMENT FOR THE I-20 REHAB PROJECT (PINES ROAD TO I-220), WITH THE STATE OF LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. WHEREAS; DOTD proposes to rehabilitate I-20 within Bossier City including work at I-20 and ramps between Interstate interchanges 20B (Benton Road) and 23 (Industrial Drive); and WHEREAS; it is necessary that DOTD provide a temporary detour to re-route I-20 eastbound and westbound traffic during the closures of exit and entrance ramps at the LA 3/US 71 interchange. Exit ramps 20B and 20C will be closed during different phases of construction which provide access to LA 3 and US 71 respectively for I-20 eastbound traffic. The entrance ramps from LA 3 and US 71 will be closed for I-20 westbound traffic; and WHEREAS; the temporary detour route for I-20 exit ramps 20B and 20C closure involves rerouting traffic to Barksdale Blvd/ Old Minden Road via use of I-20 exit ramp 20A and Hamilton Road. The detour for I-20 entrance ramp closures involves rerouting traffic to Hamilton Road via use of Barksdale Blvd./Old Minden Road; and WHEREAS; there exists the potential that the aforesaid use of the Hamilton Road, Barksdale Blvd., and Old Minden Road will result in damages due to the traversal of exit traffic detoured from I-20 east and west bound traffic during the closures of exit and entrance ramps at the LA 3/US71 interchange, and DOTD agrees to accept responsibility for said damages; and WHEREAS; the parties agree to cooperate with one another for the public purposes stated herein in establishing the aforesaid temporary detour route for I-20 exit ramps. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the Bossier City Council resolves to approve that The City of Bossier City enter into the Intergovernmental Detour Agreement for the I-20 Rehab Project, with the State of Louisiana D.O.T.D.;  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Bossier City authorizes the presiding Mayor to execute the instruments necessary to enter into the Intergovernmental Detour Agreement for the I-20 Rehab Project. 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 1st, day of June, 2021, 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 ____________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President ___________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 45 OF 2021 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ONE PROMOTION FROM WITHIN, AND TO BACKFILL AN ACCOUNTANT II POSITION DUE TO A RESIGNATION IN THE ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT, ALL WITHIN THE EXISTING BUDGET ______________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the Accounting Department has an available position due to the resignation of an employee; and WHEREAS, this resignation provides for an opportunity to promote one employee and backfill a position to replace that employee; 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 one employee from within and backfill an Accountant II position due to a resignation in the Accounting Department. The above and foregoing Resolution, 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 June, 2021, 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 ____________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President ___________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 46 Of 2021 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF ONE TRAFFIC CONTROL TECHNICIAN TO REPLACE THE POSITION DUE TO RESIGNATION, FOR THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DIVISION. 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 Traffic Control Technician 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. Scott Irwin, and adopted on the 1st, day of June, 2021, 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 ____________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President ___________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 47 Of 2021 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF ONE (1) POLICE OFFICER 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 Hiring is due to a Retirement  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 Harvey, and seconded by Mr. Scott Irwin, and adopted on the 1st, day of June, 2021, 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 ____________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President ___________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 48 OF 2021 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OR PROMOTION OF A UTILITY WORKER DUE TO A PROMOTION AND BACKFILLING ANY POSITION THIS MAY CREATE FOR THE LIFT STATION DIVISION 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 position of Utility Worker is vacant due to promotion; and WHEREAS, the administration and the department assures that all current budgets have been verified and that no authorized salary has been exceeded. 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 1st, day of June, 2021, 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 ____________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President ___________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 49 Of 2021 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PROMOTION OF (1) ONE OFFICER TO SERGEANT, (3) THREE SERGEANTS TO LIEUTENANT AND (1) ONE LIEUTENANT TO CAPTAIN 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 Promotions are due to Retirement 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 1st, day of June, 2021, 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 ____________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President ___________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 56 Of 2021 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 TO REPAIR AND REPLACE A COLLAPSED 24” SEWER MAIN LOCATED ON HIGHWAY 80 AT A COST OF $676,000.00 TO COME FROM SEWER CAPITAL & CONTINGENCY FUND; AND AUTHORIZES THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH PULLEY CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR COMPLETION OF WORK. WHEREAS, an emergency to repair drainage line located on Highway 80 and; WHEREAS, the Utility Department hereby request $676,000.00 to be appropriated from the Sewer 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 $676,000.00 to come from the Sewer Capital & Contigency Fund for this declared emergency. 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 1st, day of June, 2021, 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 ____________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk By: Mr. Harvey Motion to introduce an Ordinance authorizing Mayor Lorenz Walker to execute the attached agreement with Ardaman and Associates, Inc. and appropriating $Two Hundred and Sixty-Two Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($262,750.00) from the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Fund for services to be provided in conjunction with said agreement. Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous There being no further business to come before this Council, the meeting adjourned at 4:00 PM by Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Respectfully submitted: Phyllis McGraw City Clerk Publish: June 9, 2021 Bossier Press Tribune