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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BOSSIER CITY STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING MAY 3, 2022 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, May 3, 2022 at 3:00 PM Invocation was given by Council Member Jeffery Darby Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Brian Hammons Roll Call as follows: Present: Honorable, President Don Williams, Honorable Councilors Chris Smith, Brian Hammons, Jeffery Darby, Jeff Free and Vince Maggio Absent: Honorable Councilor David Montgomery, Jr. 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. Hammons Motion to approve minutes from the April 19, 2022, Regular Council meeting and April 21, 2022, Special Meeting and dispense with the reading. Seconded by Mr. Darby No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Free Motion to approve Agenda Seconded by Mr. Williams No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Ceremonial Matters/Recognition of Guests- Fire Chief, Brad Zagone and Mayor Chandler presented proclamation to long time Fire Chief Secretary, Gayla Ford in advance of her Retirement Unfinished Business – The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 57 Of 2022 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REENACTING SECTION 114-5 EMERGENCY MEDICAL FUNDING; SERVICE CHARGE ON UTILITY BILLS WHEREAS, rates for ambulance services need to be adjusted to reflect current costs of service; and WHEREAS, these increased costs will have no impact on cost to Bossier City residents; and WHEREAS, these adjustments will assist in covering losses to the EMS fund; and  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that Section 114-5 of the Bossier City Code of Ordinances is hereby repealed and reenacted as follows: SEC. 114-5 Emergency medical funding; service charge on utility bills. (a) There is established a BLS (basic life support) rate per patient transported of $1,500.00. (b) There is established an ALS (advanced life support) rate per patient transported of $1,750.00. (c) There is established an ALS II (advanced life support requiring specialized procedures) of $2,000.00. (d) There is established a Specialty Care Transport (rate per patient transported) of $2,500.00 (e) There is established a treat no transport with no medication of $250.00. (f) There is established a treat no transport with medication of $500.00. (g) There is established a loaded mileage rate per patient of $26.00. (h) These user charges will be billed to residents’ government and/or Commercial insurers where applicable, and to non-residents with or without applicable insurance coverage. Residents will be liable only for amounts paid by insurers whether commercial or government (including Medicare/Medicaid/Champus). Non-residents’ insurance companies will be billed in an identical manner. However, non-residents will be required to pay all balances, except in the case of Medicare coverage allowable amounts for services rendered plus any deductibles and/or co-pays. Billing procedures will at all times conform to applicable State and Federal guidelines. All commercial and government payer coinsurance and/or Deductible amounts will be collected. (i) The flat rate charges established in subsection 114-5 (a) (1) are to be billed on existing city utility bills on a monthly basis. (j) The charges established in subsection (a) of this section are to be billed and collected on the existing city utility bills on a monthly basis, to provide the funds necessary to operate and maintain emergency medical service for the city. (k) Funds collected and deposited into the emergency medical enterprise fund bill be appropriated on an annual basis in accordance with city charter budget provisions. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that Section 114-5 of the Bossier City Code of Ordinances is hereby repealed and reenacted.  The above and foregoing Ordinance 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 3rd, day of May, 2022, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 58 OF 2022 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO PURCHASE GPS EQUIPMENT FOR THE USE WITHIN THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT AT A COST OF $25,000 TO COME FROM THE 2017 SALES TAX BOND FUND. WHEREAS; the Engineering Department has progressed into more in-house design and analytics; and WHEREAS; drainage projects and investigations are becoming more prominent throughout the City; and WHEREAS; the Engineering Department is currently having to outsource minor survey work for in-house investigations and/or projects; and WHEREAS; the Flood Plain Analyst within the Engineering Department has sufficient knowledge and operational experience with GPS equipment; and WHEREAS; the purchase of GPS equipment would allow for in-house investigations into future projects and flood plain analyzation; and WHEREAS; $25,000 may be appropriated from the 2017 Sales Tax Bond Fund. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, agrees to appropriate $25,000 from the 2017 Sales Tax Bond Fund to purchase GPS equipment for use within the Engineering Department. The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Brian Hammons, and seconded by Mr. Jeff Free, and adopted on the 3rd, day of May, 2022, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 59 Of 2022 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MAYOR THOMAS H. CHANDLER TO GRANT AN EASEMENT TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. ______________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the United States of America, Department of the Air Force (Barksdale Air Force Base is need of an easement (predial servitude) of a certain portion of the Northgate Road and Davis Avenue (located in the City of Bossier City) in order to institute certain security structures; and WHEREAS, the easement as to the affected portions of the above described roadways will cause no inconvenience to the general public or the citizens of the City of Bossier City; and WHEREAS, the United States of America, Department of the Air Force, will be responsible for all necessary preservation and maintenance of the portion of said roadways affected by said easement; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened that the Mayor of the City of Bossier City, the Honorable Thomas H. Chandler, is given full authority to execute the attached easement (predial servitude) in favor of the United States of America, Department of the Air Force; 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 3rd, day of May, 2022, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 60 Of 2022 AN ORDINANCE TO REPLACE HIGH SERVICE PUMP NO. 9 FOR BOSSIER’S WATER TREATMENT FACILITY AT A COST OF $86,000.00 TO COME FROM WATER CAPITAL & CONTINGENCY FUND. WHEREAS, high service pump no. 9 failed servicing the water treatment facility beyond its intended service life; and WHEREAS, further investigation of the failure indicated that repairing the pump was cost prohibitive; and WHEREAS, the Utility Department hereby request $86,000.00 to be appropriated from the Water Capital & Contingency Fund for replacement of high service pump no. 9. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, authorizes the Mayor to appropriate $86,000.00 to come from the Water Capital and Contingency fund to be used for the purpose of replacing the high service sump No. 9 at the Water Treatment Facility; and authorizes the City to enter into any necessary contracts for completion of the work. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the Mayor is authorized to sign any and all documents in connection with the furtherance of this Ordinance. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the 2022 Water Capital and Contingency Budget is hereby amended to increase expenditures for the High Service Pump No. 9 Replacement project by $86,000 and decrease Fund Balance by $86,000. The above and foregoing Report was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Don Williams, and seconded by Mr. Chris Smith, and adopted on the 3rd, day of May, 2022, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk New Business – The following ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 61 OF 2022  AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 133 OF 2018, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND FROM R-A (RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURE) TO B-3 (GENERAL BUSINESS), 0.651 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOT 1, SOUTHERN GARDENS UNIT NO. 1C, BEING A PORTION OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOT NO. 3, AMENDED PLAT, SOUTHERN GARDENS UNIT NO. 1 B, LOCATED IN SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 13 WEST, BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA. SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that Ordinance No. 133 of 2018 of the City Council of the City of Bossier City, Louisiana, is hereby amended to provide that the zoning classification is hereby changed from R-A (Residential Agriculture) to B-3 (General Business), for the following: Lot 1, Southern Gardens Unit No. 1C, being a portion of the resubdivision of Lot No. 3, Amended Plat, Southern Gardens Unit No. 1 B , located in Section 13, Township 17 North, Range 13 West, Bossier City, Louisiana and more particularly described as follows: Begin at a 1” crimp top pipe found being the southwesterly corner of Lot No. 1 Southern Gardens Unit No. 1 C Common with the northwesterly corner of Lot No. 2 Southern Gardens Unit No. 1 A Amended Plat (Formerly Lot 4 Southern Gardens Unit No. 1); Thence run north 33°11’33” west along the northeasterly right-of-way line of Lily Street, a distance of 94.41’ to an existing ½” rebar with yellow cap; thence north 57°10’50” east departing said right-of-way line, a distance of 322.73’ to an existing ½” rebar with yellow cap, thence south 11°04’42” east, a distance of 99.39’ to a 1” iron pipe found; thence south 56°45’43” west, a distance of 285.31’ back to the Point of Beginning. Motion was made by Mr. Brian Hammons and seconded by Mr. Vince Maggio to adopt the above ordinance. Upon the following vote, the ordinance was duly adopted on the 3rd, day of May, 2022, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk C-15-22 The following ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 62 OF 2022 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR THE SALE OF HIGH AND LOW CONTENT ALCOHOL FOR ON PREMISE CONSUMPTION AT A RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 310 MANSFIELD STREET, BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA. WHEREAS; Red River Brewing Company LLC, has applied to the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission for Conditional Use Approval for the retail sale of high and low content alcohol, for on premise consumption, at a restaurant located at 310 Mansfield Street, Bossier City, Louisiana. WHEREAS; a public hearing for the Conditional Use application was held on April 11, 2022; and WHEREAS; The Planning Department has submitted the results of said public hearing to the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Bossier City. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. That the Conditional Use for retail sales of high and low content alcohol for on premise consumption at 310 Mansfield Street, Bossier City, Louisiana is hereby approved. Motion was made by Mr. Jeff Free and seconded by Mr. Chris Smith to adopt the above ordinance. Upon the following vote, the ordinance was duly adopted on the 3rd, day of May, 2022, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk C-9-22 The following ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 63 OF 2022 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE ON A TRACT OF LAND ZONED R-LD (RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY) LOCATED AT 900 CENTRAL PARK DRIVE, BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA FOR SMALL CELL TOWER. WHEREAS; MasTec Network Solutions, has applied to the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission for Conditional Use approval classified as a Small Cell Tower in the Unified Development Code and being located at 900 Central Park Drive, Bossier City, LA; and WHEREAS; a public hearing for the Conditional Use application was held on April 11, 2022; and WHEREAS; the Planning Department has submitted the results of said public hearing to the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Bossier City; and WHEREAS; the Conditional Use approval shall expire after One (1) year from the date of approval unless the project has begun or the applicant re-submits a complete Conditional Use review application to the MPC. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. That the Conditional Use for MasTec Network Solutions, located at 900 Central Park Drive, Bossier City, Louisiana, is hereby approved. Motion was made by Mr. Chris Smith and seconded by Mr. Jeffery Darby to adopt the above ordinance. Upon the following vote, the ordinance was duly adopted on the 3rd, day of May, 2022, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk C-21-22 By: Mr. Hammons Motion to introduce an Ordinance to amend Ordinance 92 of 2020 to cover construction costs for the Highway 71 Street Lighting Project Phase II Project for a total of $681,782 to come from the Parkway Capital Projects Fund. Seconded by Mr. Smith No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Smith Motion to introduce an Ordinance allocating $50,000 for the procurement and implementation of an enhanced Backflow Prevention and Cross-connection Control System using the Parkway Capital Project Fund to cover all project costs. Seconded by Mr. Williams No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion to introduce an Ordinance to declare the completion of the East Texas, Industrial, Airline Sewer Rehabilitation Project by Horseshoe Construction, Inc. at a total construction cost of $1,095,100.69, including Change Order No. 1 and to amend Ordinance 71 of 2020 leaving a surplus of funding to supplement the Sewer Capital & Contingency Fund. Seconded by Mr. Smith No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Darby Motion to introduce an Ordinance to appropriate funds for improvements to the Lateral B- 1 Drainage Canal for a total of $35,000 to come from the Sales Tax Capital Improvement Fund and to authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with Nixon Engineering Solutions. Seconded by Mr. Smith No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Agenda item called - Introduce an Ordinance amending Ordinance 31 of 2021 increasing the appropriated amount by $400,000.00 using the American Rescue Plan Act Grant to extend the nonofiltration Pilot Study. Discussion amongst Council members and Ben Rauschenbach on item about time of pilot program and use of ARPA Funds for project. By: Mr. Hammons Motion to continue item until the May 17, 2022 Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Smith No further discussion Motion carried with the following vote: Yeas: Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Hammons Nays: Mr. Williams and Mr. Free Absent: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Abstain: none By: Mr. Williams Motion to introduce an Ordinance authorizing the attached amendment with Manchac Consulting Group, Inc. to provide Engineering Services for the City of Bossier City. Seconded by Mr. Maggio Discussion amongst Council members, Mayor Chandler, Ben Rauschenbach and City Attorney Jacobs on fees increase, potential back billing, exit clause, other potential engineering firms, length of contract and on potential City employed Engineer. Resident David Johnson also spoke on item No further comment Motion carried with the following vote: Yeas: Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey Nays: Mr. Smith and Mr. Hammons Absent: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Abstain: none By: Mr. Darby Motion to introduce an Ordinance authorizing the reclassification of the part-time Property Standards Clerk Position in the Engineering Department to a Full-time Cross Contamination Manager in the Permits and Inspections Division resulting in an increase to the operating budget of $42,740.82 to be covered by revenues from permit fees. Seconded by Mr. Maggio Discussion on item Vote in favor of motion is unanimous The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 44 Of 2022 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF ONE GIS COORDINATOR IN THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT DUE TO 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 GIS Coordinator 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. Jeffery Darby, and seconded by Mr. Chris Smith, and adopted on the 3rd, day of May, 2022, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, President  ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 45 OF 2022 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF A METER READER DUE TO A RESIGNATION IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT ___________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 76 of 2019 implemented a budgetary control requiring a resolution to be approved by the Bossier City Council prior to the hiring or employment of any individual receiving wages, compensation, or remuneration for any labor including temporary or contractual employment; and WHEREAS, the Customer Service Department has an available position due to 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. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the administration is authorized to hire a Meter Reader, due to a resignation in the Customer Service 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. Jeffery Darby and seconded by Mr. Chris Smith, and adopted on the 3rd, day of May, 2022, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 46 of 2022 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF A DIRECTOR TO REPRESENT THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY, STATE OF LOUISIANA ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LOUISIANA LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. WHEREAS, Chapter 10-D of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, comprised of La. R.S. 33:4548.1 through 33:4548.16, inclusive, is known as the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority Act (the "Act"); and WHEREAS, the Act creates the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority (the "Authority") for the purpose of assisting political subdivisions, as defined in the Act, and other designated entities in acquiring, financing and constructing certain facilities, including environmental, public infrastructure, community and economic development purposes and to otherwise establish programs to aid in the financing of local government and economic development projects; and WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City, State of Louisiana (the "City), is a participating political subdivision of the Authority in accordance with the Act; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 4548.4 of the Act, this City Council of the City of Bossier City, State of Louisiana, acting as governing authority of the City, desires to approve the appointment of Angela Williamson to serve as a Director of the Authority; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bossier City, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of the City of Bossier City, State of Louisiana (the "City"), that: SECTION 1. Pursuant to the Act, the appointment of Angela Williamson to serve as a Director of the Authority for a term of two (2) years from the date hereof is hereby approved. SECTION 2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately, and a certified copy hereof shall be forwarded to the offices of the Authority. 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. Chris Smith, and adopted on the 3rd, day of May, 2022, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ ___________________________ Don Williams, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 47 Of 2022 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PROMOTION ON ONE (1) OFFICER TO A SERGEANT AND THE HIRING OF ONE (1) POLICE OFFICER 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 promotion of one officer to Sergeant due to the appointment of a Sergeant To Chief of Police and the hiring of one Police Officer due to a termination. 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. Don Williams, and seconded by Mr. Jeffery Darby, and adopted on the 3rd, day of May, 2022, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 48 Of 2022 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF ONE INSPECTOR, IN THE PROPERTY STANDARDS DIVISION, DUE TO A VACANCY. 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 Inspector is vacant due to 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. Chris Smith, and seconded by Mr. Don Williams, and adopted on the 3rd, day of May, 2022, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 49 Of 2022 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF ONE (1) RECORDS CLERK AND ONE (1) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST 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 of one records clerk and one information technology specialist due to the resignations of one records clerk and one information technology specialist. 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. Jeffery Darby, and adopted on the 3rd, day of May, 2022, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 50 OF 2022 ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE USE OF CITY WATER TO SERVE THE AIRLINE LAGNIAPPE DEVELOPMENT. WHEREAS; Airline Lagniappe is a commercial development located outside the Bossier City limits; and WHEREAS; it is requested for permission for the City of Bossier City to serve the development with water; and WHEREAS; all permit fees, impact fees, and all other rules and regulations shall apply. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, resolves to approve the use of city water and sewer to serve the Vue at Kingston development. 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 3rd, day of May, 2022, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted:  RESOLUTION 51 Of 2022 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF A FULL TIME CLERK TYPIST POSITION DUE TO A TERMINATION 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, a Clerk Typist position is vacant in the Public Works Animal Control Division due to a termination; WHEREAS, the administration and the department assures that all current budgets have been verified and that no authorized salary has been exceeded. NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained the administration is hereby authorized to fill a Clerk Typist position in the Public Works Animal Control Division due to a termination. 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. Chris Smith, and adopted on the 3rd, day of May, 2022, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk There being no further business to come before this Council, the meeting adjourned at 4:19 PM by Mr. Williams Respectfully submitted: Phyllis McGraw City Clerk Publish: May 11, 2022 Bossier Press Tribune