City Council
Regular MeetingBossier City, LA · July 8, 2021
Minutes
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BOSSIER CITY
STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A SPECIAL MEETING
JULY 8, 2021
The City Council of the City of Bossier City, State of Louisiana, met in Special session in
Council Chambers, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, Louisiana, July 8, 2021 at 2:00 PM
Invocation was given by Council Member Scott Irwin
Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member David Montgomery, Jr.
Roll Call as follows:
Present: Honorable Councilors David Montgomery, Jr., Chris Smith, Scott Irwin, Jeffery Darby,
Don Williams, Jeff Free and Vince Maggio
Also Present: Mayor, Thomas Chandler and City Clerk, Phyllis McGraw
City Clerk, Phyllis McGraw, read statement about decorum during meeting and public
participation in the meeting.
By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr.
Motion to approve agenda.
Seconded by Mr. Irwin
No comment
Vote in favor of motion is unanimous
The following Resolution offered and adopted:
Resolution No. 65 Of 2021
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF E. CHARLES JACOBS AS
THE CITY ATTORNEY FOR BOSSIER CITY
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WHEREAS, the Bossier City – City Charter provides for the appointment of a City
Attorney as nominated by the Mayor and approved by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, said position is now vacant due the resignation of James D. Hall effective
June 30th 2021, and
WHEREAS, E. Charles Jacobs has been nominated by said Mayor and approved by said
City Council, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bossier,
in regular session convened, that E. Charles Jacobs be appointed and hired as the City Attorney
for the City of Bossier City with the same like benefits as the previous City Attorney and complete
with the same like salary and compensation as the previous City Attorney for the budgeted year of
2021.
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. Chris Smith, and adopted on the 8th, day of
July, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr.
Maggio
NAYS: none
ABSENT: none
ABSTAIN: none
____________________________
Don W. Williams, President
____________________________
Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk
The following Resolution offered and adopted:
Resolution No. 66 Of 2021
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF AN ASSISTANT CITY
ATTORNEY FOR BOSSIER CITY
________________________________________________________________________
WHEREAS, the Bossier City – City Charter provides for the appointment and hiring of
an Assistant City Attorney; and
WHEREAS, said position is now vacant due the resignation of Gordon Mosley effective
June 30th 2021, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bossier,
in regular session convened, that an Assistant City Attorney be appointed for the City of Bossier
City with the same like benefits as the previous Assistant City Attorney and complete with the
same like salary and compensation as the previous Assistant City Attorney for the budgeted year
of 2021.
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 6th, day
of July, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr.
Maggio
NAYS: none
ABSENT: none
ABSTAIN: none
______________________________
Don W. Williams, President
____________________________
Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk
Mr. Ray and Mr. Jacobs both thanked the Council for their votes and both look forward to working
with the City.
City Clerk, Phyllis McGraw, let the audience and Council members that the screen had timed out
but all votes were unanimous.
Mr. Smith – Thanked Council Members for working with Mayor Chandler to get the matters
resolved quickly.
Mayor Chandler thanked Council for working together and with him in approving his selections.
There being no further business to come before this Council, the meeting adjourned at
2:10 PM by Mr. Williams
Respectfully submitted:
Phyllis McGraw
City Clerk
Publish: July 14, 2021
Bossier Press Tribune
Agenda
AGENDA
Special Meeting - Meeting
2:00 PM - Thursday, July 8, 2021
City Council Chambers, Bossier City Hall
620 Benton Road, Bossier City, Louisiana
Page
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. INVOCATION BY: COUNCIL MEMBER SCOTT IRWIN
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DAVID
MONTGOMERY, JR.
IV. ROLL CALL
V. APPROVE AGENDA
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2-4 1. In accordance with Bossier City Charter, Chapter 8, Section 8.02-
Consider Mayor's recommendation to appoint City Attorney - Charles
Jacobs - Adopt a Resolution authorizing the appointment of Charles
Jacobs as the City Attorney for Bossier City.
Res Charles Jacobs
5-6 2. Adopt a Resolution authorizing thehiring of an Assistant City Attorney for
Bossier City
(First and Final Reading) (Chandler)
Res Assistant City Attorney
VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
VIII. ADJOURN
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AGENDA ITEM FACT SHEET ORD./ RESOL. NO.
THIS COMPLETED FORM PLUS ORDINANCE/ RESOLUTION( IF APPLICABLE) AND INTRO:
ANY OTHER PERTINENT DATA MUST BE PRESENTED TO THE CITY CLERK BY NOT:
NOON ONE( 1) DAY PRIOR TO AGENDA MEETING. ADOPT:
TITLE:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF E. CHARLES JACOBS AS THE CITY
ATTORNEY FOR BOSSIER CITY
EXPLANATION OF PROPOSAL:
COST/ BUDGET DATA:
IF ADD ON FOR REGULAR MEETING: Please state reason?
TIME Agenda Meeting,
SPONSOR: 41 `,4 - DATE: 7/ 1/ 21
Tommy Chandler, Mayor
NOTED RECOMMENDED BY
To y Chandler, Mayor
COUNCIL
DATE TO BE PUT ON AGENDA:
716111
Revised July 30, 2013
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The following Resolution offered and adopted:
Resolution No. Of 2021
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF E. CHARLES JACOBS AS
THE CITY ATTORNEY FOR BOSSIER CITY
WHEREAS, the Bossier City — City Charter provides for the appointment of a City
Attorney as nominated by the Mayor and approved by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, said position is now vacant due the resignation of James D. Hall effective
June 30th 2021, and
WHEREAS, E. Charles Jacobs has been nominated by said Mayor and approved by said
City Council, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bossier,
in regular session convened, that E. Charles Jacobs be appointed and hired as the City Attorney
for the City of Bossier City with the same like benefits as the previous City Attorney and complete
with the same like salary and compensation as the previous City Attorney for the budgeted year of
2021.
The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal session convened,
was on motion of and seconded
by and
adopted on the day of 2021, by the following vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
David Montgomery, Jr., President
Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk
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E. Charles Jacobs
217 Kitchens Court Cell: 318- 426- 4353
Minden, LA 71055 E- mail: cjacobs47@icloud. com
Education LSU Law School
Juris Doctorate
Graduate Class of 1995
LSU Baton Rouge
B. A. English Literature
Work Experience 26t" Judicial District Court
Judge, 2014- Present
26th Judicial District Court
District Attorney' s Office ( ADA) 2003- 2014 ( Part Time)
Law Offices of Smith and Jacobs
Legal Counsel 2000- 2014
Town ofSarepta
Legal Counsel 2000- 2014
City ofSpringhill
City Attorney ofSpringhill 2000-2014
Town of Cotton Valley
Legal Counsel 2000- 2008
26t" Judicial District Court
Indigent Defender Board, 1997- 1998 ( Part Time)
Law Offices ofJohn M Robinson
Legal Counsel 1995- 1999
References
26th Judicial District Court, Judge' s Office:
Reference upon request from any and all personnel
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AGENDA ITEM FACT SHEET ORD./ RESOL. NO.
THIS COMPLETED FORM PLUS ORDINANCE/ RESOLUTION( IF APPLICABLE) AND INTRO:
ANY OTHER PERTINENT DATA MUST BE PRESENTED TO THE CITY CLERK BY NOT:
NOON ONE( 1) DAY PRIOR TO AGENDA MEETING. ADOPT:
TITLE:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF AN ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY FOR
BOSSIER CITY
EXPLANATION OF PROPOSAL:
COST/ BUDGET DATA:
IF ADD ON FOR REGULAR MEETING: Please state reason?
TIME Agenda Meeting,
SPONSOR: 410, 4 4 NJ1 DATE: 7/ 7/ 21
Tommy Chandler, Mayor
n NOTED RECOMMENDED BY
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COUNCIL
DATE TO BE PUT ON AGENDA:
7/ 1 V, 1
Revised July 30, 2013
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The following Resolution offered and adopted:
Resolution No. Of 2021
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF AN ASSISTANT CITY
ATTORNEY FOR BOSSIER CITY
WHEREAS, the Bossier City— City Charter provides for the appointment and hiring of
an Assistant City Attorney; and
WHEREAS, said position is now vacant due the resignation of Gordon Mosley effective
June 30th 2021, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bossier,
in regular session convened, that an Assistant City Attorney be appointed for the City of Bossier
City with the same like benefits as the previous Assistant City Attorney and complete with the
same like salary and compensation as the previous Assistant City Attorney for the budgeted year
of 2021.
The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal session convened,
was on motion of and seconded
by and
adopted on the day of 2021, by the following vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Don Williams, President
Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk
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