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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BOSSIER CITY STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 17, 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, August 17, 2021 at 3:00 PM Invocation was given by Council Member Jeffery Darby Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Jeff Free 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. Free Motion to approve Minutes of the August 3, 2021, Regular Meeting and dispense with the reading Seconded by Mr. Smith No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to amend the agenda to include under New Business #23 – Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit to the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development a review of permit request for sponsorship guide signs on State Right of Way for the Brookshire Grocery Arena. (This item is being requested due to the quickly approaching events being held a the Brookshire Grocery Arena and to submit to LADOTD for installation of these signs prior to those events) (Patrick) (First and Final Reading) Seconded by Mr. Irwin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to approve Agenda as amended Seconded by Mr. Williams No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Bids – Agenda Item called: Witness opening of sealed bids for Bid No. 21-871 – Demolition of dilapidated structure at 404 North Circle, Bossier City, LA. 3 Gen Construction, LLC $22,073.00 Red Tail Contracting, LLC $21,817.00 By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to approve reading of bids. Seconded by Mr. Free No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Agenda Item called: Witness opening of sealed bids for Bid No. 21-593 – Demolition of dilapidated structure at 2453 Trichel Street A, Bossier City, LA. 3 Gen Construction LLC $ 7,673.00 Red Tail Contracting, LLC $10,689.00 By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to approve reading of bids. Seconded by Mr. Smith No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Unfinished Business – The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 81 Of 2021 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). WHEREAS, a petition signed by the property owner has been filed with the City Council of the City of Bossier City, requesting that the property described in Exhibit A, attached and made a part hereof, be included in the City Limits of the City of Bossier City, Parish of Bossier, Louisiana, subject to the conditions set forth herein; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the limits and boundaries of the City of Bossier City are hereby enlarged and extended so as to include with the limits and boundaries of the City of Bossier City, the property described in Exhibit A. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the above referenced annexed area shall be in Council District Number 5 of the City of Bossier City, Louisiana. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that all Ordinances, or parts of Ordinances, in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. 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 17th, day of August, 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 Williams, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk ORDINANCE NO. 82 OF 2021 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO AMENDED ORDINANCE NO. 61 OF 2021 TO CORRECT THE YEAR OF THE FERRARA INFERNO PUMPER WHEREAS; Ordinance No. 61 of 2021 authorized the sale of a 2006 Ferrara Inferno Pumper for Forty Eight Thousand Dollars ($48,000.00) to the City of Shreveport, WHEREAS; the ordinance had the year listed erroneously and therefore an amendment is required to correct said year. WHEREAS; the correct description is a 2007 Ferrara Inferno Pumper (VIN# 1F94542297H140412) and it was declared a surplus to the needs of the City and authorized the City of Shreveport to purchase said Pumper for the appraised value of $48,000.00 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, agrees to adopt an Ordinance to amend Ordinance 61 of 2021 to correct the description of the pumper as described above. 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. Don Williams and adopted on the 17th, day of August, 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 Williams, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 83 Of 2021 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $300,000 FROM THE EMS CAPITAL AND CONTINGENCY FUND TO PURCHASE 3 CHASSIS FOR AMBULANCE REMOUNTS.  WHEREAS, the time from ordering to delivery of Chassis for ambulance remounts is now from 10 to 12 months and continues to increase; and WHEREAS, the remount after receipt of the Chassis takes approximately 6 months; and WHEREAS, the time frame to produce a remount ambulance will impact the ability to keep the ambulance fleet up to date. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) is hereby appropriated from the EMS Capital and Contingency Fund to purchase 3 Chassis for ambulance remounts with the following specifications: Freightliner M2 Single Cab Cummins B 6.7 Diesel Engine Allison 2200 EVS Automatic Transmission The above and foregoing Ordinance 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 17th, day of August, 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 Williams, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 84 OF 2021 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 73 OF 2021 TO INCLUDE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,403.18 FOR THE 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; Ordinance No. 72 of 2021 appropriated an additional $116,000.68 from the LDEQ SRF LOAN CS-221103- 02 to supplement funding allocated in Ordinance No. 36 of 2020; 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; an increase in Contract price to Axis Construction, LLC via Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $33,403.18 is required to cover the cost of the additional work; and WHEREAS; an additional forty-five (45) days need to be added to the Contract via Change Order No. 1 for the additional work; and WHEREAS; the additional $116,000.68 appropriated in Ordinance No. 72 of 2021 included funding to cover Change Order No. 1. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, agrees to amend the Construction Contract for an increase in price of $33,403.18 and an increase of forty-five (45) days for this project as described. The above and foregoing Report 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 17th, day of August, 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 Williams, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk New Business – Agenda item called – Adopt an Ordinance to declare that an emergency did exist in the City of Bossier City which affected Property, Public Health and safety along Robert E. Lee Blvd at a cost of $482,502.78; and authorizes the City to enter into a contract with Lawler Construction for completion of the work; and to amend Ordinance 56 of 2020 allowing use of the surplus funds from the Sewer Sub-Basin BC-25 Project for the emergency work, change order No. 1 in the amount of $106,877.00 and Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $281,187.71. Mr. Smith reported that he spoke with Ben Rauschenbach about Ordinance since it seemed to be a lot to it and asked him to explain. Mr. Rauschenbach went over project with Council and Audience. The following Ordinance offered and adopted:  ORDINANCE NO. 85 OF 2021 AN ORDINANCE TO DECLARE THAT AN EMERGENCY DID EXIST IN THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY WHICH AFFECTED PROPERTY, PUBLIC HEALTH, AND SAFTEY ALONG ROBERT E. LEE BLVD AT A COST OF $482,502.78; AND AUTHORIZES THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH LAWLER CONSTRUCTION FOR COMPLETION OF THE WORK; AND TO AMEND ORDINANCE 56 OF 2020 ALLOWING USE OF THE SURPLUS FUNDS FROM THE SEWER SUB-BASIN BC-25 PROJECT FOR THE EMERGENCY WORK, CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $106,877.00, AND CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 IN THE AMOUNT OF $281,187.71. WHEREAS; an emergency did exist along Robert E. Lee Blvd. which affected property, public health, and safety due to a 12 inch water main break and a 24 inch sewer main collapse; and WHEREAS; the total costs incurred resulting from this emergency are $482,502.78, and WHEREAS; Ordinance No. 56 of 2020 appropriated $2,901,000.00 to come from the Sewer Capital & Contingency Fund; and WHEREAS; Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $106,877.00 was reported to the Council on December 2nd, 2020; and WHEREAS; an increase in Contract price to Lawler Construction, inc. via Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $281,187.71 is required to cover the cost of the additional scope of work added to the BC-25 Sewer Sub-Basin Rehabilitation Project including Lawler Construction’s efforts in response to the emergency declaration along Robert E. Lee Blvd.; and WHEREAS; additional costs associated with the emergency declaration included bypass pumping, pump restoration, and traffic control totaling $33,977.40; and WHEREAS; the reconciliation of final contract quantities left a surplus of funds in Ordinance 56 of 2020 of $534,924.70; and WHEREAS; the surplus of funds in Ordinance 56 of 2020 will be used to cover expenses related to the emergency declaration and additional scope of work in the BC-25 project, leaving a remaining surplus total of $13,358.64; and WHEREAS; an additional one hundred fifteen (115) days need to be added to the Contract via Change Order No. 2 for the additional work and emergency declaration; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, does hereby declare that an emergency exists and appropriates $482,502.78 to come from the remaining surplus funds in Ordinance 56 of 2020 for use towards all costs associated with this emergency, additional costs associated with the BC-25 project, and to amend their Contract with Lawler Construction, Inc. for an increase in price of $388,064.71 and an increase of one hundred fifteen (115) days for this project as described. The above and foregoing Report was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Scott Irwin, and seconded by Mr. Chris Smith, and adopted on the 17th, day of August, 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 Williams, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk By: Mr. Irwin Motion to introduce an Ordinance to contract with Civil Design Group, LLC. to provide a Traffic Study for a turn lane located at the intersection at U.S. Highway 71 and Golden Meadows Drive. Seconded by Mr. Smith Mr. Irwin thanked everyone for this because he has had a lot of calls about it. No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Smith Motion to introduce an Ordinance to contract with Nixon Engineering Solutions to provide construction documents for drainage improvements along Parkway Drive and the Elm Grove Ditch. Seconded by Mr. Maggio No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Free Motion to introduce an Ordinance to contract with Raley and Associates, Inc. to provide design services for expanding the parking lot at the Bossier City Municipal Complex. Seconded by Mr. Smith No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to introduce an Ordinance to contract with Raley and Associates, Inc. to provide design services for Phase 1 and 2 of the Bardot Lane and Montgomery Lane Drainage Rehabilitation Project. Seconded by Mr. Williams No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to introduce an Ordinance to contract with Nixon Engineering Solutions to provide a Drainage Study, Phase 1A Construction documents and right-of-way documents for the Tinsley Ditch Basin Relief Plan. Seconded by Mr. Williams No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Irwin Motion to introduce an Ordinance to approve the Final Change Order for the (Century Link Arena) Brookshire Grocery Arena - Lighting Improvements Project, with an increase of $32,995.00 to the contract amount. Seconded by Mr. Montgomery, Jr. No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr.  Motion to introduce an Ordinance to amend Ordinance 49 of 2021, for the Bossier Fire Department Burn Building Project, with an increase of 86 days to the contract. Seconded by Mr. Smith No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to introduce an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 55 of 2020 to include Plant Inspection of the Precast/Prestress Piles & Steel Fabrication of Bridge Girders in the amount of $400,000.00 for the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Project. Seconded by Mr. Maggio Contractor Bruce Easterly described project. No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Free Motion to introduce an Ordinance authorizing the attached amendment with Manchac Consulting Group, Inc. to provide for the services of Interim City Engineer for the City of Bossier City. Seconded by Mr. Montgomery, Jr. No comment Motion carried with the following vote: Yeas: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio Nays: Mr. Smith Abstain: none Absent: none By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to introduce an Ordinance to authorize Mayor Thomas Chandler to execute amendment for the attached access agreement with Greenfield Environmental Multistate Trust, LLC. Seconded by Mr. Free No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 83 OF 2021 A RESOLUTION TERMINATING AND CANCELING THE EMPLOYMENT OF SISUNG SECURITIES CORPORATION AS A MUNICIPAL ADVISOR FOR THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY. __________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City has determined that it will better serve the needs of the City of Bossier City to terminate Sisung Securities Corporation; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, State of Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the employment of Sisung Securities Corporation is hereby terminated and canceled. 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. Scott Irwin, and adopted on the 17th, day of August, 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 Williams, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Agenda Item called: Adopt a Resolution amending Resolution 56 of 2021, specifically section “Regular Council Meetings” By: Mr. Smith Motion to adopt Seconded by Mr. Williams Mr. Smith went over this proposal to change meeting time to 6:00 PM and outlined his reasoning for requesting it. Residents Preston Friedley and Jackie Loveless spoke in favor of this Resolution. Resident Mike Lombardino spoke on possible compromise of meeting time. Mr. Smith reported he was not in favor of compromise at this time. Mr. Irwin and Mr. Darby both spoke on their experiences with after-hours meetings in the past. Mr. Williams spoke on the feedback that he had received from citizens on this issue and that he had only heard from one person. Motion failed with the following vote: Yeas: Mr. Smith Nays: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio Abstain: none Absent: none The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 84 OF 2021 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF A WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR FOR THE PUBLIC UTILITIES 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, the position of water treatment plant operator 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; 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. Don Williams, and adopted on the 17th, day of August, 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 Williams, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 85 OF 2021 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF A UTILITY WORKER IN THE LIFT STATION DIVISION FOR THE PUBLIC UTILITIES 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, the position of utility worker is vacant due to resignation; 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. Scott Irwin and seconded by Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., and adopted on the 17th, day of August, 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 Williams, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 86 Of 2021 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF A PART TIME ABO 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 Hiring is due to 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. Jeff Free, and seconded by Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., and adopted on the 17th, day of August, 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 Williams, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 87 OF 2021 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF A WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR FOR THE PUBLIC UTILITIES 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, the position of wastewater treatment plant operator is vacant due to resignation; 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. Scott Irwin, and adopted on the 17th, day of August, 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 Williams, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk By: Mr. Smith Motion to approve Parade Permit Fee Waiver for Great Strides – Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – October 9, 2021. Seconded by Mr. Williams No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 88 Of 2021 A RESOLUTION TO FILL A VACANT FRONT DESK CLERK IN ANIMAL CONTROL. WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 76 of 2019 implemented a requirement assuring that the City department budgets not be exceeded by any hiring of any personnel; and WHEREAS, A Front Desk Clerk position is vacant in the Animal Control Division: 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, Public Works is hereby authorized to fill a vacant Front Desk Clerk position in Animal Control. 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 17th, day of August, 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 Williams, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 89 Of 2021 A RESOLUTION TO FILL A VACANT ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER IN ANIMAL CONTROL. WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 76 of 2019 implemented a requirement assuring that the City department budgets not be exceeded by any hiring of any personnel; and WHEREAS, A Front Desk Clerk position is vacant in the Animal Control Division: 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, Public Works is hereby authorized to fill a vacant Front Desk Clerk position in Animal Control. 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. Vince Maggio and adopted on the 17th, day of August, 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 Williams, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 90 Of 2021 A RESOLUTION TO FILL A VACANT LABORER II POSITION IN STREET SWEEPING AND GRASS CUTTING AND BACKFILL ANY VACANCY CREATED BY PROMOTION OR TRANSFER. WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 76 of 2019 implemented a requirement assuring that the City department budgets not be exceeded by any hiring of any personnel; and WHEREAS, A Laborer II position is vacant in the Street Sweeping and Grass Cutting Division: 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, Public Works is hereby authorized to fill a vacant Laborer II position and to backfill a vacancy created by transfer or promotion. The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Chris Smith, and seconded by Mr. Vince Maggio, and adopted on the 17th, day of August, 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 Williams, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 91 Of 2021 A RESOLUTION TO FILL 3 VACANT LABORER I POSITIONS IN SOLID WASTE. WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 76 of 2019 implemented a requirement assuring that the City department budgets not be exceeded by any hiring of any personnel; and WHEREAS, 3 Laborer I positions are vacant in the Solid Waste Division: 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, Public Works is hereby authorized to fill 3 vacant Laborer I positions in Solid Waste. 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. Scott Irwin, and adopted on the 17th, day of August, 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 Williams, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 92 OF 2021 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT TO THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION & DEVELOPMENT A REVIEW OF PERMIT REQUEST FOR SPONSORSHIP GUIDE SIGNS ON STATE RIGHT OF WAY FOR THE BROOKSHIRE GROCERY ARENA ________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City owns the Bossier City Arena located at 2000 Brookshire Arena Drive; and WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City has entered into a license and naming agreement with the Brookshire Grocery Company; and WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City and Brookshire Grocery Company have agreed to name the Bossier City Arena with the service marks BROOKSHIRE GROCERY ARENA; and WHEREAS, the above referenced agreement states that the City of Bossier City “agrees to use its best efforts to permit installation of street signs displaying the Logo directing traffic to the Arena”; and WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development requires a Review of Permit Request for Sponsorship Guide Signs on State Right of Way to be completed; and WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City requests that guide signs be placed at the following locations  Westbound I-20 approaching the DiamondJacks Blvd / Hamilton Road Exit (Exit 20A)  Westbound I-20 DiamondJacks Blvd / Hamilton Road Exit (Exit 20A) off ramp  Eastbound I-20 approaching the DiamondJacks Blvd / Hamilton Road Exit (Exit 20A)  Eastbound I-20 DiamondJacks Blvd / Hamilton Road Exit (Exit 20A) off ramp  McDade Street (LA3105) approaching Arthur Ray Teague Parkway  Northbound & Southbound U.S. Highway 71 approaching Walker Place  Jimmy Davis Highway (LA511) eastbound approaching the Jimmy Davis Bridge  Jimmy Davis Highway (LA511) westbound approaching Brookshire Arena Drive / Zach Avenue  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bossier City, in regular session convened, that the City of Bossier City hereby authorize the Mayor to submit to the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development a Review of Permit Request for Sponsorship Guide Signs on State Right of Way for the Brookshire Grocery Arena. The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on Motion of Mr. Chris Smith, and seconded by Mr. Vince Maggio, and adopted on the 17th, day of August, 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 Williams, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Reports: Angela Williamson, Finance Director, went over monthly project report. She noted that sales taxes were up at 7.6%, revenues were at 120% and expenses at 94% and that the manning levels were the same as last month. Mr. Irwin asked for her to start including the Water and Sewer numbers again and the Council welcomed her to her first meeting. Clinton Patrick, Engineering Department, went over the monthly project list. He noted that the Tinsley Park was working faster towards completion and that the East Bank Fire Station project was just getting started. He reported on the private development projects he was aware of. He also noted that the trees on Hwy. 71 Streetscape Project that have died will be replaced by the Contractor and that they are under warranty. Mr. Darby thanked the Mayor and building maintenance for the installation of the plexi glass for him and stated the option was available for any member that wanted it. Mr. Williams reported that there would be an Administrative Council Meeting on August 24th and that there would be a 3rd Regular meeting this month on August 31, 2021. There being no further business to come before this Council, the meeting adjourned at 3:50 PM by Mr. Williams Respectfully submitted: Phyllis McGraw City Clerk Publish: August 25, 2021 Bossier Press Tribune