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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BOSSIER CITY STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING JULY 20, 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, July 20, 2021 at 3:00 PM Invocation was given by Council Member Jeffery Darby Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Chris Smith Roll Call as follows: Present: Honorable, President Don Williams., Honorable Councilors David Montgomery, Jr., Chris Smith, Scott Irwin, Jeffery Darby, Jeff Free and Vince Maggio Also Present: Mayor, Thomas Chandler, City Attorney, Charles Jacobs and City Clerk, Phyllis McGraw City Clerk, Phyllis McGraw, read statement about decorum during meeting and public participation in the meeting. By: Mr. Irwin Motion to approve Minutes of the July 6, 2021, Regular Meeting and July 8, 2021 Special Meeting and dispense with the reading Seconded by Mr. Darby No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Irwin Motion to approve Agenda. Seconded by Mr. Free No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Ceremonial Matters/Recognition of Guests – Fire Department - Life Saving Award – Chief Zagone and Mayor Chandler honored Nurse Practitioner Lisa Keyes, Registered Nurse Sarah Estess and paramedic Joshua Ashby for their efforts in saving the life of Easton Dempsey after he drowned in a back yard pool. Agenda Item called: Adopt a Resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of Grocery Store Workers during the Covid-19 Crisis. Mr. Williams and Mr. Darby presented certificates to the two store representatives present: Sam’s Club – James Makenzie and Brookshires Grocery - Jay Holmes. Both thanked the Council for the recognition. The following Resolution offered and adopted: Resolution No. 67 Of 2021 A RESOLUTION HONORING THE SERVICE AND SACRIFICE OF GROCERY STORE WORKERS DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS. _____________________________________________________________________________  WHEREAS, during our nation’s fight against Covid-19, grocery store employees put themselves in harm’s way to perform the variety of essential tasks necessary to keep food and other necessary items available to the citizens of Bossier City; and WHEREAS, these essential front line workers kept the supply of food and other necessities available to citizens of Bossier City by putting their health and safety on the line to serve this community; and WHEREAS, grocery store employees have answered the call and carried out their critical mission of ensuring food and other necessities are available to feed our families during the Covid- 19 crisis; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, does hereby; 1. Recognizes and applauds the contributions of grocery store workers during Covid-19. 2. Appreciates that grocery store workers answered the call to serve their community during these unprecedented times. 3. Commends the grocery store workers who risked their own health and safety, as well as the health and safety of their loved ones, to continue their work during the Covid-19 pandemic. 4. Recognizes that some grocery store workers have been lost to Covid-19 as a result of their service, and offers their loved one our sincerest condolences. 5. Recognizes the immense debt of gratitude we owe grocery store workers for minimizing the inevitable disruption to Bossier City citizens’ daily lives and playing a critical role in protecting the health and safety of this community. The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Jeff Darby, and seconded by Mr. Chris Smith, and adopted on the 20th 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 Appeals/Hearings – Hearing of appeal for Josh Greenwalt, 5924 Wildcrest St., Bossier City, LA, for violation of City Ordinance Section 14- Vicious and Dangerous Dog. Dale Keeler went over investigation and steps that led to the Dangerous Dog Declaration. Mr. James Pipes, owner of victim dog, spoke on events that happened. Josh Greenwalt, owner, and Troy Phillip, trainer - spoke in opposition of Dangerous Dog declaration. No action by Council Unfinished Business – The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 72 OF 2021 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MAYOR TOMMY CHANDLER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED AGREEMENT WITH NTB ASSOCIATES, INC. AND APPROPRIATING THREE HUNDRED THROUSAND DOLLARS ($300,000.00) FROM THE WALTER O. BIGBY CARRIAGEWAY FUND FOR SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED IN CONJUCTION WITH SAID AGREEMENT WHEREAS; previous Ordinances, No. 49 of 2018 and No. 74 of 2018 have appropriated funds for the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway project; and WHEREAS; construction administration efforts by the design professional of record will be required through the duration of the project to ensure compliance with the plans and specifications; and WHEREAS; the fees associated with construction administration efforts by the design professional of record NTB Associates, Inc. for the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway project are $300,000.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, does hereby appropriate three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) to come from the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Fund to initiate the attached Supplement #6 contract from NTB Associates, Inc., to provide for construction administration services by the design professional of record during the construction of the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway project. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that Mayor Chandler is authorized to execute the referenced contract. The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., and seconded by Mr. Scott Irwin, and adopted on the 20th 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 Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 73 OF 2021 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $116,000.68 FROM LDEQ SRF LOAN CS- 221103- 02 TO BE USED TO SUPPLEMENT THE ALREADY APPROPRIATED $250,000.00 FROM ORDINANCE NO. 36 OF 2020 WALLER AVENUE LIFT STATION WHEREAS; Ordinance No. 36 of 2020 appropriated $250,000.00 to come from the LDEQ SRF LOAN CS-221103- 02; and WHEREAS; increased site and electrical scope of work as well as unforeseen bypassing conditions resulted in additional equipment, labor, and time to make the necessary rehabilitation to the Waller Avenue Lift Station; and WHEREAS; the total project costs, including design, inspection, testing, increases to the contractors scope of work as well as unforeseen bypassing conditions exceeds the appropriated $250,000.00 in the amount of $116,000.68 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, does hereby appropriate $116,000.68 from LDEQ SRF LOAN CS-221103- 02, 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. David Montgomery, Jr., and seconded by Mr. Jeff Free, and adopted on the 20th 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 ORDINANCE NO. 74 OF 2021 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE REPORT OF CHANGE ORDER 1 & 2 FOR THE (LTRI) LOUISIANA TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE BOSSIER WITH AN INCREASE IN PROJECT COST OF $80,055.85 FROM THE 2016 SALES TAX BOND ISSUE WHEREAS; Ordinance No. 41 of 2020 appropriated $1,000,000.00 to come from the 2016 Sales Tax Bond Issue to Fund Part of the Required $2.5 Million for Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment for Construction. WHEREAS; the State of Louisiana Facility Planning and Control Division of Administration is reimbursing the construction costs at 100%, excluding change orders, and being that there is funds available from Ordinance 41 of 2020 to cover change order increase in Contract price to Boggs & Poole Contracting Group, via Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $80,055.85 WHEREAS; thirty-one (31) days were added to the contract via Change Order No. 1. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, agrees to adopt an Ordinance to amend the Construction Contract for an increase in price of $80,055.85 and an increase of thirty-one (31) calendar days for this project as described and re-appropriate allocation of funding from the furniture, fixtures, and equipment funds. 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. David Montgomery, Jr., and adopted on the 20th 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 New Business – By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to introduce an Ordinance to approve report of Final Change Order for the Melrose Extension to Plantation Drive Project. Seconded by Mr. Don Williams Ben Rauschenbach reported that the project is completed. No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Free Motion to introduce an Ordinance to enlarge the limits and boundaries of the City of Bossier City by annexing approximately 1.111 acres located at 1755 Swan Lake Road, Bossier City, Louisiana, 71111 (Stirling Medical Bossier, LLC) Seconded by Mr. Montgomery, Jr. No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to introduce an Ordinance to appropriate $400,000.00 to come from Riverboat Gaming Capital Project Fund, to be used towards expanding the parking lot at the Bossier City Municipal Complex. Seconded by Mr. Darby Questions about where expansion would be located. Mr. Rauschenbach reported it would extend Benton Road side parking lot to old restaurant location. No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Irwin Motion to introduce an Ordinance to fund improvement to the Shady Grove and Rome Street Lift Stations at a cost of $464,000.00 to come from the LDEQ Loan CS-221103-02 and the Sewer Contingency Fund. Seconded by Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Brian Hammons asked if this would fix problem with lift stations in Shady Grove with torn up yards? Mr. Rauschenbach spoke that this is not a fix all but there is another ongoing project to help with issues. He anticipates more City projects in future to continue to help and that current system wasn’t designed for so many homes. Mr. Irwin thanked Mr. Rauschenbach for all his help in Shady Grove. Mr. Smith asked for a completion timeline. Mr. Rauschenbach responded he couldn’t be for sure but anticipates 6 weeks give or take due to weather. No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Public Hearing concerning the City's application to the United States Department of Justice to participate in the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. Mr. Williams opened the hearing. Acting Police Chief Chris Estess spoke on grant. He is anticipating and award of $21,741.50, to be used towards the Annual Armed Robbery Task Force and other investigations. No cost to the City. Mr. Smith thanked the Police Department for applying each year helps as it helps residents to shop and live here. No comments from audience Mr. Williams closed Public Hearing at 3:50 PM The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 68 OF 2021 A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE CITY’S APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM WHEREAS, any law enforcement initiative funded by the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program; and,  WHEREAS, the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program was implemented by H.R. 3036 and, in part, supports a broad range of law enforcement activities to prevent and control crime; and, WHEREAS, the city of Bossier City possesses legal authority to apply for and receive a JAG grant award; and, WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City will make application to the Bureau of Justice Assistance for a joint award, to be shared between the Parish and the City, under this authorization for the purpose of providing extended law enforcement services to the citizens of Bossier City, Louisiana; and, WHEREAS, the Mayor of Bossier City names the Chief of Police as his designee for the purpose of signing the grant application and other grant documents; and, WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City, in conjunction with the Bossier City Police Department, agrees to meet all grant requirements and to execute all proposed projects related thereto in a timely manner. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Bossier City, in regular session convened, hereby supports Mayor Thomas Chandler, Chief Executive Officer of Bossier City, and Christopher Estess, Substitute Chief of Police, in making application for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. The above and foregoing Resolution, read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Scott Irwin, seconded by Mr. Chris Smith, and adopted on the 20th 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. 69 of 2021 A RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION NO 57 OF 2021 AND RE-ENACTING A RESOLUTION DECLARING A MORATORIUM ON ANY PURCHASES OF ANY CITY VECHICLES WHETHER BUDGETED OR NOT, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF VEHICLES TO MAINTAIN FIRE, POLICE AND EMS OPERATIONS, UNTIL LEGISLATION CAN BE ADOPTED TO ALLOW FOR A POLICY FOR SAID PURCHASES_______________________________________________________  WHEREAS, vehicles have been purchased that are in excessive of State Contracts and for exorbitant amounts of money; WHERAS, these purchases were under the total budgeted amounts but were not in the best interest of the tax payers of the City of Bossier City; WHEREAS, a system needs to be put in place overseeing these vehicle purchases to comply with State Bid Laws and being responsible fiduciary agents of the City of Bossier City. WHEREAS, a provision needs to be in place to allow purchases of vehicles for maintaining Fire, EMS and Police operations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in due, legal and regular session convened, that it hereby finds it in the public interest to declare an immediate moratorium on any and all vehicle purchases using taxpayer funds other than vehicles that are necessary for the maintaining operations in the Fire, EMS and Police Departments. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this moratorium shall remain in place until legislation can be adopted to better regulate vehicle purchases. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all Ordinances or Resolutions or parts of Ordinances and Resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal session convened, on motion by Mr. David Montgomery, Jr. and second by Mr. Don Williams and adopted on the 20th 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. 70 OF 2021 A RESOLUTION NOMINATING FOR CONFIRMATION BY THE BOSSIER CITY COUNCIL ANGELA WILLIAMSON AS DIRECTOR OF FINANCE ________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, a vacancy exist in the position of Director of Finance for the City of Bossier City; and WHEREAS, Angela Williamson has all the required qualifications and experience necessary to be the Director of Finance; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the nomination of Angela Williamson as Director of Finance at the same salary as the former Director of Finance is hereby confirmed.  The above and foregoing Resolution, read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr. and seconded by Mr. Scott Irwin, and adopted on the 20th 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 Director of Finance will start on July 26, 2021 and thanked Council for opportunity. The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 71 OF 2021 A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING BOB BROWN FOR CONFIRMATION BY THE BOSSIER CITY COUNCIL AS DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, a reappointment by incoming Mayor is required for the position of Director of Community Development for the City of Bossier City; and WHEREAS, Bob Brown is currently in the position and has all the required qualifications and experience necessary to be the Director of Community Development; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the reappointment of Bob Brown as Director of Community Development with no change to current salary is hereby confirmed. The above and foregoing Resolution, read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Jeffery Darby and seconded by Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., and adopted on the 20th 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. 72 OF 2021  A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING RODNEY OAR FOR CONFIRMATION BY THE BOSSIER CITY COUNCIL AS DIRECTOR OF FLEET SERVICES ________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, a reappointment by incoming Mayor is required for the position of Director of Fleet Services for the City of Bossier City; and WHEREAS, Rodney Oar is currently in the position and has all the required qualifications and experience necessary to be the Director of Fleet Services; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the reappointment of Rodney Oar as Director of Fleet Services with no change to current salary is hereby confirmed. The above and foregoing Resolution, read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr. and seconded by Mr. Scott Irwin, and adopted on the 20th 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. 73 OF 2021 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ONE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER TO BE REPLACED AND ONE TO BE PROMOTED DUE TO VACANCY FROM RETIREMENT: WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2 of 2010 implemented a hiring freeze requiring Bossier City Council approval for the hiring of any personnel; WHEREAS, one vacancy will exist in the Communications Division of the Fire Department due to a Retirement and filling this position will allow operations to continue; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that the administration is authorized to replace one Communications position and Promote one Communications position; The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Jeff Free, and second by Mr. Jeffery Darby, and adopted on the 20th 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. 74 OF 2021 A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING JOHN ALAN TOMASEK, III FOR CONFIRMATION BY THE BOSSIER CITY COUNCIL AS DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES ________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, a reappointment by incoming Mayor is required for the position of Director of Human Resources for the City of Bossier City; and WHEREAS, John Alan Tomasek, III is currently in the position and has all the required qualifications and experience necessary to be the Director of Human Resources; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the reappointment of John Alan Tomasek, III as Director of Human Resources with no change to current salary is hereby confirmed. The above and foregoing Resolution, 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 20th day of July, 2021, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: Mr. Williams ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none _________________________________________________ Don W. Williams, President __________________________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Agenda Item called: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the hiring of a part time Property Standards Clerk to replace the position due to a resignation. Carey Chandler spoke about issues he is having with Property Standards. Mayor Chandler and Property Standards will look into the reported issues. The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 75 Of 2021 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF A PART TIME PROPERTY STANDARDS CLERK TO REPLACE THE POSITION 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 Property Standards Clerk 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. David Montgomery, Jr., and seconded by Mr. Jeffery Darby, and adopted on the 20th 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 By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr Motion to Approve Report of Change Order for the Tinsley Park Expansion Project with an increase of 31 days. Seconded by Mr. Irwin Questions from Council Members about Project and why it was taking so long. Mr. Rauschenbach explained that the this was only adding days to first Quarter and that they are still discussing rest and that City Attorney is being included in conversations. No further comment Motion carries with the following vote: Yeas: Mr. Montgomery, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio Nays: Mr. Smith Absent: none Abstain: none Ben Rauschenbach, Manchac, gave an update on the underground pipe issues near Airline Drive and Murphy Street. He reported that this particular pipe is 18 feet underground and he thinks the river levels have to do with continuing issues. Will start using Police Jury Schematics for future lines to see if that helps the issues. Finance Department – Molly Haugen, gave monthly Finance Report for Month ending June 2021. She reported that numbers are still skewed due to Covid shut down last year but that City is 9% under budget for expenses. Engineering Department, Ben Rauschenbach – Manchac, went over the Monthly Project Report. He noted that Phase I of the W.O.B. Carriageway is waiting on gate to be fully completed. He also went over projects in various phases of completion. Mr. Irwin discussed need for grass cutting to be added to the mowing schedule where the new sidewalk was built. There being no further business to come before this Council, the meeting adjourned at 4:33 PM by Mr. Williams Respectfully submitted: Phyllis McGraw City Clerk Publish: July 28, 2021 Bossier Press Tribune