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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BOSSIER CITY STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 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, September 21, 2021 at 3:00 PM Invocation was given by Council Member Scott Irwin 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. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to approve Minutes of the September 8, 2021, Regular Meeting and dispense with the reading Seconded by Mr. Irwin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to approve Agenda Seconded by Mr. Darby No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Bids – Witness opening of sealed bids for Bid #P21-13 2021 Striping Project Base Bid Alternate 1 Nation Services Company, Inc. $237,795.00 $298,636.00 By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to approve reading of bids Seconded by Mr. Smith No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Witness opening of sealed bids for Bid #P21-15 Shady Grove and Rome Street Lift Station Rehabilitation Project Base Bid Axis Construction, LLC $447,000.00 JPD Construction, LLC $668,000.00 Pulley Construction, Inc. $572,000.00 By: Mr. Irwin Motion to approve reading of bids Seconded by Mr. Smith No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Witness opening of sealed bids for Bid #P21-14 South Bossier Redevelopment Project Base Bid Alternate 1 Boggs & Poole Contracting Group, Inc. $2,348,000 $418,000 By: Mr. Irwin 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. 103 OF 2021 AN ORDINANCE TO REAPPROPRIATE $20,000.00 FROM FUND 497 – 2017 SALES TAX BOND (INNOVATION DRIVE) FOR THE PREPARATION OF A TRAFFIC STUDY AT OLD BROWNLEE ROAD AT WEMPLE ROAD. WHEREAS; There is a surplus of funds in Fund 497 – 2017 Sales Tax Bond used for the completion of Innovation Drive, and WHEREAS; the intersection of Old Brownlee Road and Wemple Road could potentially use improvements to increase the traffic flow, and WHEREAS; a traffic study can provide detailed information as to traffic patterns and potential improvements. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, in regular session convened that the Bossier City Council does hereby appropriate $20,000.00 from Fund 497 – 2007 Sales Tax Bond (Innovation Drive) for the preparation of a traffic study at Old Brownlee Road at Wemple Road, and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign any and all instruments in connection with the furtherance of this Ordinance. 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. Jeff Free, and adopted on the 21st day of September, 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:  ORDINANCE 104 OF 2021 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 59 OF 2021 CHANGING TITLE FROM DISPATCHER TO UTILITY WORKER 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 vacancy was approved as a Dispatcher position in Ordinance #59 of 2021 and needs to be changed to a Utility Worker position; and WHEREAS, the salary range will decrease from 35,000 to 40,000 to 28,100 to 31,200 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. Vince Maggio, and adopted on the 21st day of September, 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. 105 OF 2021 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING RESOLUTION 41 OF 2020 AUTHORIZING THE REPLACEMENT OF AN INDUSTRIAL WASTE INSPECTOR IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS DIVISION IN PUBLIC UTILITIES DUE TO TRANSFER. WHEREAS; Resolution 41 of 2020 authorized the replacement of an industrial waste inspector in the environmental affairs division in Public Utilities due to a transfer; and  WHEREAS; the position of industrial waste inspector in the environmental affairs was not filled due to economic concerns related to the pandemic; and WHEREAS; the position was inadvertently removed from the Environmental Affairs manning chart as part of the 2021 Public Utilities Operating Budgeting process; WHEREAS; in accordance with Resolution 41 of 2020 this position was recently filled due to staffing needs associated with a backlog of required industrial inspections and related activities; and WHEREAS; the Industrial Waste Inspector requires and in increase in the 2021 Environmental Affairs Division Operational Budget of $20,400 to ensure the salary and benefits of this position are fully funded and that all required responsibilities of this position are completed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, that the Public Utilities Department is hereby authorized to amend the Environmental Affairs Division manning chart to formalize inclusion of the previously approved industrial waste inspector and increase the 2021 Environmental Affairs Division Operational Budget by $20,400 to ensure the salary and benefits of this position are fully funded and that all required industrial inspections and related activities are complete as described. 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 21st day of September, 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. 106 OF 2021 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE REPORT OF CHANGE ORDER 3 FOR THE (LTRI) LOUISIANA TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE BOSSIER WITH AN INCREASE IN PROJECT COST OF $114,177.05 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; and 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 Changer Order No. 3 in the amount of $114,177.05; and 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 $114,177.05 and an increase of forty-eight (48) 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. Jeff Free, and seconded by Mr. Scott Irwin, and adopted on the 21st day of September, 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. 107 Of 2021 AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE RISK MANAGER FOR THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY BE UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY WHEREAS, the Risk Management Division has a significant impact on the finances of the City of Bossier City and as such requires the supervision of the City Attorney; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the Risk Manager be under the supervision of the City Attorney. 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. Chris Smith, and adopted on the 21st day of September, 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. 108 Of 2021 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO FUND THE REPLACEMENT OF THE BAFFLE CURTAIN AT THE NORTHEAST WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT (NEWWTP) AT A COST OF $30,000.00 TO COME FROM THE SEWER CAPITAL AND CONTINGENCY FUND WHEREAS, the City is recommending the replacement of the NEWWTP Baffle Curtain; and WHEREAS, $30,000.00 will come 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 approve an ordinance to appropriate $30,000.00 to come from the Sewer Capital Contingency Fund to replace the Baffle Curtain at the NEWWTP. The above and foregoing Ordinance was 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 21st day of September, 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. 109 Of 2021  AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE CITY OF BOSSIER FROM ENTERING INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS PENDING THE INSTALLATION OF NEW CITY ADMINISTRATION WHEREAS, the City Charter of the City of Bossier provides for a four (4) year term for the Office of Mayor; and WHEREAS, the City Charter of the City of Bossier provides for a four (4) year term for the Office City Council Member; and WHEREAS, the above described regular terms of both the Office of Mayor and Office of City Council Member start and expire on July 1 every four (4) years; and WHEREAS, the regular local and state election cycles provide generally for elections of and to the above described offices to occur in the month of March preceding said July 1 expiration with any necessary runoff election of and to said office to occur in the month of April preceding said July 1 expiration therefore leaving an approximate delay of three (3) months of the installation of a new administration. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the City of Bossier shall be prohibited from entering into any contractual relationship and/or any contract with any party or entity, agreement, quasi- contractual agreement, joint cooperative endeavor agreement, any public private partnership, and/or any agreement or contract for professional services, or the like during that above described time period between final election and installation of the new city administration. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that said above described moratorium/prohibition is not applicable to and for any contract, agreement, quasi-contractual agreement, joint cooperative endeavor agreement, or the like between the City of Bossier City and the State of Louisiana and/or any of the political subdivisions of the State of Louisiana and further not applicable to and for any contract, agreement, quasi-contractual agreement, joint cooperative endeavor agreement or the like between the City of Bossier City and the Department of Housing and Development. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that said above described moratorium / prohibition is not applicable to any action needed to be taken to alleviate an emergency situation; provided that the City Council has declared any such occurrence an emergency materially affecting the health, safety, and/or welfare of the citizens. 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. Vince Maggio, and adopted on the 21st day of September, 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. 110 Of 2021 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MAYOR TOMMY CHANDLER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY AND BOSSIER PARISH SCHOOL BOARD FOR THE COST- SHARING OF CROSSING GUARDS UTILIZED THROUGHOUT BOSSIER CITY. WHEREAS, Bossier City and the Bossier Parish School Board are political subdivisions of the State of Louisiana; and WHEREAS, Bossier City and the Bossier Parish School Board have an interest in the safety of the students, pedestrians, and motorists of Bossier City; and WHEREAS, Bossier City and the Bossier Parish School Board have an extensive history of cooperation in the retention, payment, and placement of crossing guards; and WHEREAS, Bossier City has in its proposed budget the sum of $100,000 for said total expenditure/cost. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the Bossier City Council does hereby authorize Mayor Tommy Chandler to execute the attached Memorandum of Understanding marked as Exhibit “A” between the City of Bossier City and the Bossier Parish School Board for the cost-sharing of crossing guards utilized throughout Bossier City. The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Jeffery Darby, and seconded by Mr. Chris Smith, and adopted on the 21st, day of September, 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 – By: Mr. Darby Motion to introduce an Ordinance to purchase an upgrade for the Water Department's Customer Service Current Billing Software at a cost of $47,000.00 to come from the Water Contingency Fund. Seconded by: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to introduce an Ordinance to fund replacement of the Coleman Street Sewer Main at a cost of $30,000.00 to come from the Sewer Contingency Fund and to enter into a contract with Lawler Construction. Seconded by: Mr. Darby No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Irwin Motion to introduce an Ordinance to establish the Brookshire Grocery Arena Region. Seconded by: Mr. Smith Ms. Bonnevier spoke about this Ordinance and outlined where the area would be and how it would be used. No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to introduce an Ordinance authorizing and approving the engagement of Bingham Arbitrage Rebate Services, Inc. to provide Professional Arbitrage Rebate Services to the City of Bossier City. Seconded by: Mr. Smith No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to introduce an Ordinance to appropriate funds to cover construction costs for improvements to the Bossier Arts Council Building for a total of $500,000 to come from the Hotel/Motel Fund. Seconded by: Mr. Irwin Discussion from Council members about what the funds would be used for. Mr. Rauschenbach, Mr. McSwain and Mr. Montgomery discussed renovations. No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion to introduce an Ordinance to appropriate funds to cover construction costs for improvements to the left turn lanes located at Louisiana Highway 3 and Interstate Highway 220 for a total of $450,000 to come from the Riverboat Gaming Trust Fund. Seconded by: Mr. Smith Mr. Rauschenbach spoke on project and explained this is a cost share project with the Police Jury. No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion to introduce an Ordinance authorizing Mayor Thomas H. Chandler to execute the attached Alcoholic Beverage Concession Contract between the Bossier Civic Center and Thrifty Liquor. Seconded by: Mr. Maggio No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Smith Motion to introduce an Ordinance authorizing Mayor Thomas H. Chandler to acquire property on behalf of the City of Bossier and to execute any documents in furtherance thereof for any City, State or Federal Road and Utility Projects. Seconded by: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Mr. Montgomery wants to meet with administration to discuss before the next vote No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to introduce an Ordinance authorizing the release of the full sum of Three Million Two Hundred Ninety-two Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-four Dollars ($3,292,274) from Shuttered Venue Operators Grant. Seconded by: Mr. Smith Questions from Council members about wording on Ordinance. Mr. Jacobs and Mr. Rauschenbach and Ms. Bonnevier explained project and deadlines. No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 101 OF 2021 ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING POSITIONS TO BE FILLED IN THE BOSSIER CITY ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT AS A RESULT OF A RETIREMENT AND PROMOTION RESULTING IN A NET NEUTRAL CHANGE TO THE OPERATING BUDGET. WHEREAS; Ordinance No. 21 of 2018 implemented a requirement assuring that the City department budgets not be exceeded by hiring of any personnel; and WHEREAS; the position of Engineering Aide IV is vacant due to retirement; and WHEREAS; the position of GIS Technician will be vacant due to promotion; and WHEREAS; the prepromotion of a GIS Technician to Engineering Aide IV will be at a salary of $50,160; and  WHEREAS; the Engineering Division is reclassifying the position of GIS Technician to Engineering Aide III; and WHEREAS; the hiring of a new Engineering Aide III will be at a maximum salary of $45,000; and WHEREAS; both positions salaries will be lower than current salaries by $11,105.83; and WHEREAS; the aforementioned promotion and hiring’s with adjustments in salaries of the existing positions will result in a net neutral impact to the operating budget; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, that the Engineering Department is hereby authorized to promote a GIS Technician to Engineering Aide IV due to retirement and hire an Engineering Aide III due to promotion. The above and foregoing Ordinance was 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 21st day of September, 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 102 OF 2021 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF A UTILITY WORKER FOR THE RED RIVER TREATMENT PLANT IN 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. David Montgomery, Jr. and seconded by Mr. Jeffery Darby, and adopted on the 21st day of September, 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. 103 OF 2021 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROMOTION FROM WITHIN DUE TO THE RESIGNATION OF THE TAX AUDIT SUPERVISOR AND TO HIRE A REPLACEMENT SALES TAX AUDITOR, IN THE SALES TAX DEPARTMENT, RESULTING IN A NET NEUTRAL CHANGE TO THE OPERATING BUDGET ______________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the Sales Tax Department has an available position due to the resignation of the Tax Audit Supervisor; and WHEREAS, this resignation provides for an opportunity to promote from within and backfill a position to replace that individual; 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 from within and backfill a position in the Sales Tax Department. 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. Vince Maggio, and adopted on the 21st day of September, 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. 104 OF 2021 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF A TAX AUDITOR DUE TO A RESIGNATION IN THE SALES TAX DEPARTMENT ______________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the Sales Tax Department has an available position due to a resignation of an employee; and WHEREAS, this resignation provides for an opportunity to hire a replacement; 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 hire a Tax Auditor, due to a resignation in the Sales Tax Department, with no impact to the existing budget. 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. Jeffery Darby, and adopted on the 21st day of September, 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. 105 OF 2021 A RESOLUTION NOMINATING FOR CONFIRMATION BY THE BOSSIER CITY COUNCIL WADE L. RICH AS THE CITY’S DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS ________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, a vacancy exist in the position of Director of Public Works for the City of Bossier City; and WHEREAS, Wade L. Rich has all the required qualifications and experience necessary to be the Director of Public Works; and  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the nomination of Wade L. Rich as Director of Public Works at the same salary as the former Director of Public Works is hereby confirmed. The above and foregoing Resolution, read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Chris Smith and seconded by Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., and adopted on the 21st day of September, 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 Mayor Chandler and Mr. Rich thanked the Council. Reports – Angela Williamson, Finance Director, went over the monthly budget. She noted that sales taxes were still up and that the City is down 11 employees since last month. Ben Rauschenbach, City Engineer, gave Council an update on projects going on around City. He noted that Coleman Street is a little behind but they met with DOTD and they feel 47 days to get project complete. They have been finding issues that wasn’t on maps. Tinsley ballfields should be complete by Nov 15th and events are already booked for 2022. Concerns from Council about getting Tinsley finished and possible change orders. Questions from Mr. Smith about Sun Valley and Curtis Loop panel sinking. Clinton Patrick updated on that project. There being no further business to come before this Council, the meeting adjourned at 3:44 PM by Mr. Williams Respectfully submitted: Phyllis McGraw City Clerk Publish: September 29, 2021 Bossier Press Tribune