City Council

PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BOSSIER CITY STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING December 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, December 21, 2021 at 3:00 PM Invocation was given by Council Member Jeffery Darby Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member David Montgomery, Jr. Roll Call as follows: Present: Honorable, President Don Williams., Honorable Councilors David Montgomery, Jr., Chris Smith, 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. Smith Motion to approve Minutes of the December 7, 2021, Regular Meeting and dispense with the reading Seconded by Mr. Darby No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Smith Motion to approve Agenda. Seconded by Mr. Maggio No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Ceremonial Matters/Recognition of Guests – Brian Hammons, newly elected City Council District 1 Member was sworn in by Judge Mike Craig and seated to a standing ovation Mr. Hammons joined the meeting at 3:06 PM Unfinished Business – The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 171 OF 2021 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A FOUR WAY STOP AT THE INTERSECTION OF MONTGOMERY STREET AND EAST THIRD STREET. WHEREAS; homeowners petitioned Councilman Vince Maggio to establish a four way stop at the intersection of Montgomery Street and East Third Street; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that a four way stop shall be established at the intersection of Montgomery Street and East Third Street.  The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Vince Maggio, and seconded by Mr. Chris Smith, and adopted on the 21st, day of December, 2021, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, 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 – The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 172 Of 2021 AN ORDINANCE TO DECLARE THAT AN EMERGENCY DID EXIST IN THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY WHICH AFFECTED, PROPERTY, PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY DUE TO THE REQUIREMENT TO REPAIR CRITICAL PUMPING FACILITIES AT THE NORTH RIVER RAW WATER PUMPING STATION AT A COST OF $70,000.00 TO COME FROM WATER CAPITAL & CONTINGENCY FUND; AND AUTHORIZES THE CITY TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH ALLEN’S ELECTRIC MOTOR SERVICE, INC., AND RED RIVER PUMP SPECIALISTS FOR COMPLETION OF WORK. WHEREAS, an emergency exists to repair critical pumping facilities at the North River Raw Water Pumping Station; and WHEREAS, the Utility Department hereby request $70,000.00 to be appropriated from the Water Capital & Contingency Fund. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the Bossier City Council does hereby declare that an emergency exists and appropriates $70,000.00 to come from the Sewer Capital & Contingency Fund for this declared emergency and authorizes the city to enter into a contract with Allen’s Electric Motor Service, Inc. and Red River Pump Specialists for completion of work. The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Don Williams, and seconded by Mr. Jeff Free, and adopted on the 21st, day of December, 2021, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk By: Mr. Free Motion to introduce an Ordinance to approve Report of Change Order 2, for the Swan Lake Ballfield Restrooms (Clifford Almond), with an increase of $50,675.50, for a total contract price of $556,127.50. Seconded by: Mr. Williams Discussion about Change Order and need No further comments Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion to introduce an Ordinance to appropriate $70,000.00 from Fund 495-2015 LCDA Bond to contract with Tyler Technologies, Inc. to provide additional software configuration and training. Seconded by: Mr. Maggio Rodney Taylor, Permits – spoke on what this would be used for No further comments Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Darby Motion to introduce an Ordinance to declare the completion of the Barksdale Water Main Abandonment Project by Pulley Construction, Inc. at a total construction cost of $283,422.93, including Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $56,972.93; and to amend Ordinance 126 of 2019 leaving a surplus of funding for it's balance. Seconded by: Mr. Smith No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Darby Motion to introduce an Ordinance to replace Chlorine Scrubber Media for Bossier's Water Treatment Facility at a cost of $80,000 to come from Water Capital & Contingency Fund. Seconded by: Mr. Smith Discussion on what this was and would be used for No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Smith Motion to introduce an Ordinance to amend the Riverboat Capital Projects Fund 2021 Budget to appropriate $175,000 for construction and Right of Way Acquisition for drainage improvements along Parkway Drive and the Elm Grove Ditch. Seconded by: Mr. Maggio Mr. Williams explained where this project was located No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Free Motion to introduce an Ordinance authorizing Mayor Thomas H. Chandler to execute the attached Louisiana Technical Research Institute (LTRI) Joint Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with lease between the City of Bossier City, Louisiana Tech University and/or its affiliates and the Parish of Bossier. Seconded by: Mr. Smith No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous The following Resolution offered and adopted: Resolution No. 141 Of 2021 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF A RISK MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST DUE TO RESIGNATION IN THE BOSSIER CITY LEGAL DEPARTMENT. _____________________________________________________________________________  WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 21 of 2018 implemented a requirement assuring that the City department budgets not be exceeded by any hiring of personnel; and WHEREAS, the position of Risk Management Specialist is vacant due to a resignation; and WHEREAS, the administration and department assures that current budgets have been verified and that no authorized salary has been exceeded. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the administration can proceed with hiring 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. Jeffery Darby, and seconded by Mr. Vince Maggio, and adopted on the 21st day of December, 2021, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none _________________________________________________ Don Williams, President __________________________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk By: Mr. Williams Motion to introduce an Ordinance authorizing Mayor Tommy Chandler to execute the attached Access and Maintenance Agreement with Brookshire Grocery Company for maintenance and access for a proposed drainage line. Seconded by: Mr. Smith No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Reports – Angela Williamson, Finance Director, went over monthly financials for month ending November 2021 noting sales taxes are continuing to trend favorably. Ben Rauschenbach, Engineering Department, went over monthly project report and highlighted specific projects. Members asked questions about status of various projects and issues. Mayor Chandler updated Council on some good things happening throughout Bossier. Council again congratulated Mr. Hammons on his election and welcomed him. There being no further business to come before this Council, the meeting adjourned at 3:37 PM by Mr. Williams Respectfully submitted: Phyllis McGraw City Clerk Publish: December 29, 2021 Bossier Press Tribune