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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BOSSIER CITY STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING JUNE 7, 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, June 7, 2022 at 3:00 PM Invocation was given by Council Member Chris Smith Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Vince Maggio Roll Call as follows: Present: Honorable, President Don Williams, Honorable Councilors David Montgomery, Jr., Chris Smith, Brian Hammons, Jeffery Darby, Jeff Free and Vince Maggio Also Present: Mayor, Thomas Chandler, Assistant City Attorney, Richard Ray 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 May 17, 2022, Regular Council meeting and dispense with the reading. Seconded by Mr. Darby No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By Mr. Hammons Motion to approve Agenda Seconded by Mr. Smith No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Unfinished Business – Agenda Item called: Adopt 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 Nanofiltration Pilot Study. Resident Cary Chandler spoke against item The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 70 of 2022 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANACE 31 OF 2021 INCREASING THE APPROPRIATED AMOUNT BY $400,000.00 USING THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT GRANT TO EXTEND THE NANOFILTRATION PILOT STUDY WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City authorized Ordinance 133 of 2019 to conduct a pilot study to determine if nanofiltration could eliminate enough organics from Bossier City water to use free chlorine in lieu of chloramines; and,  WHEREAS, Ordinance 31 of 2021 amended Ordinance 133 of 2019 adding an additional $105,300 from the Water Capital Contingency fund to extend the pilot operation for an additional six (6) months; and, WHEREAS, the City is recommending extending this study by an additional nine (9) months requiring an increase of $400,000.00 to come from the American Rescue Plan Act Grant; and WHEREAS, the pilot study extension will include a focused effort on manganese removal by studying enhanced sedimentation and process treatment techniques for organic removal; and, WHEREAS, two separate membrane manufacturers will be studied through the duration of this extension for comparison; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana in regular session convened, does hereby amend Ordinance 31 of 2021 and appropriate an additional $400,000.00 from the American Rescue Plan Act Fund for the continuation of the nanofiltration pilot study as described above; and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the Mayor is authorized to sign any and all documents in connection with the furtherance of this Ordinance; and, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that $400,000.00 from the American Rescue Plan Act Grant is hereby appropriated for the nanofiltration pilot study. 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 7th, day of June, 2022, 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 The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 71 Of 2022 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ADDITION OF ONE AUTO MECHANIC I POSITION IN THE FLEET SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND AMENDING THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET _____________________________________________________________________________ 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, Fleet Services is in need of one additional auto mechanic; and WHEREAS, an amendment to the General Fund budget is required to appropriate $26,435 for the salary and related benefits for the remainder of the 2022 fiscal year; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, hereby authorizes the administration to hire one Auto Mechanic I in the Fleet Services Department. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the 2022 General Fund Budget is hereby amended to increase expenditures for Fleet Services Department Salaries and Benefits by $26,435 and decrease Fund Balance by $26,435. 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 7th, day of June, 2022, 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 The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 72 OF 2022 AN ORDINANCE TO TRANSFER $10,000 FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT IN THE 2022 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO HIRE A PART TIME TEMPORARY MEDIA RELATIONS MANAGER. _____________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, a budget amendment is required to transfer appropriations between departments; and WHEREAS, a transfer of $10,000 from the Police Department to the Public Affairs Department in the 2022 General Fund budget is needed to fund a part time temporary Media Relations Manager; and 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 City is in need of a part time temporary Media Relations Manager; and WHEREAS, this action will have no impact on the total budget; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of Bossier City, in regular session convened, that the 2022 General Fund operating budget is hereby amended to transfer budget appropriations totaling $10,000 from the Police Department salaries expenditure line item to the Public Affairs Department part-time salaries and payroll taxes line items. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the administration is authorized to hire a part time temporary Media Relations Manager. The above and foregoing Ordinance, 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 7th, day of June, 2022, 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 The following Resolution offered and adopted: ORDINANCE 73 Of 2022 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CAROL ANDERSEN TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONCESSION CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOSSIER CITY CIVIC CENTER AND THRIFTY LIQUOR WHEREAS, the previous contract expired on April 30, 2022, and new contract is needed; WHEREAS, a Request for Proposal (RFP) was advertised on March 23, 2022. The only response was from Thrifty Liquor No. 9 L.L.C. who has provided services to the City of Bossier City for many years; and WHEREAS, the contract will be executed on terms that will be more profitable and efficient for the city. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED be it resolved by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the Bossier City Council does hereby authorize  Carol Andersen, Executive Director of the Bossier Civic Center, to execute the attached Contract marked as Exhibit “A”. 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. Jeff Free, and adopted on the 7th, day of June, 2022, 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 New Business – The following ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 74 OF 2022 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 133 OF 2018, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND FROM R-MD (RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY) AND B-1 (BUSINESS OFFICE) TO R-MD (RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY), 36.424 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED IN SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 13 WEST, BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA FOR A PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT. 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-MD (Residential Medium Density) and B-1 (Business Office) to R-MD (Residential Medium Density), for the following: 36.24 acres, more or less, located in Section 24, Township 18 North, Range 13 West, Bossier City, Louisiana and more particularly described as follows: FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE VENECIA DRIVE RIGHT-OF-WAY AS RECORDED PER VILLAGGIO – PHASE I STREET DEDICATION PLAT IN BOOK 1364, PAGES 300 THRU 305 OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, PROCEED N6928’34”E ALONG THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF VENECIA DRIVE A DISTANCE OF 480.24 FEET, THENCE RUN S2031’26”E A DISTANCE OF 169.27 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT HEREIN DESCRIBED. THENCE RUN SOUTHEASTERLY AND COUNTERCLOCKWISE ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT AN ARC DISTANCE OF 77.67 FEET (SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 76.00 FEET AND A LONG CHORD BEARING S6512’54”E – 74.33 FEET), THENCE RUN S0429’28”E A DISTANCE OF 14.00 FEET, THENCE RUN NORTHEASTERLY AND COUNTERCLOCKWISE ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT AN ARC DISTANCE OF 50.37 FEET (SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 90.00 FEET AND A LONG CHORD BEARING N6928’34”E – 49.71 FEET), THENCE RUN N3633’24”W A DISTANCE OF 14.00 FEET, THENCE RUN NORTHEASTERLY AND COUNTERCLOCKWISE ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT AN ARC DISTANCE OF 54.67 FEET (SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 76.00 FEET AND A LONG CHORD BEARING N3250’13”E – 53.50 FEET), THENCE RUN S7746’10”E A DISTANCE OF 9.31 FEET, THENCE RUN NORTHEASTERLY AND COUNTERCLOCKWISE ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT AN ARC DISTANCE OF 22.71 FEET (SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 28.00 FEET AND A LONG CHORD BEARING N7859’45”E – 22.09 FEET), THENCE RUN N5545’40”E A DISTANCE OF 21.67 FEET, THENCE RUN NORTHEASTERLY AND CLOCKWISE ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT AN ARC DISTANCE OF 46.34 FEET (SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 122.00 FEET AND A LONG CHORD BEARING N6638’34”E – 46.06 FEET), THENCE RUN NORTHEASTERLY AND COUNTERCLOCKWISE ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT AN ARC DISTANCE OF 144.18 FEET (SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 344.00 FEET AND A LONG CHORD BEARING N6531’00”E – 143.13 FEET), THENCE RUN NORTHEASTERLY AND COUNTERCLOCKWISE ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT AN ARC DISTANCE OF 20.00 FEET (SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 32.00 FEET AND A LONG CHORD BEARING N3536’29”E – 19.67 FEET), THENCE RUN N1742’25”E A DISTANCE OF 13.25 FEET, THENCE RUN NORTHERLY AND COUNTERCLOCKWISE ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT AN ARC DISTANCE OF 21.35 FEET (SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 32.00 FEET AND A LONG CHORD BEARING N0124’30”W – 20.96 FEET), THENCE RUN N2031’26”W A DISTANCE OF 4.66 FEET, THENCE RUN S6928’34”W A DISTANCE OF 0.27 FEET, THENCE RUN N2031’26”W A DISTANCE OF 39.33 FEET, THENCE RUN N6928’34”E A DISTANCE OF 52.84 FEET, THENCE RUN S2031’26”E A DISTANCE OF 8.00 FEET, THENCE RUN S6928’34”W A DISTANCE OF 10.51 FEET, THENCE RUN S2031’26”E A DISTANCE OF 9.58 FEET, THENCE RUN S6928’34”W A DISTANCE OF 4.75 FEET, THENCE RUN S2031’26”E A DISTANCE OF 12.83 FEET, THENCE RUN N6928’34”E A DISTANCE OF 4.75 FEET, THENCE RUN S2031’26”E A DISTANCE OF 9.58 FEET, THENCE RUN N6928’34”E A DISTANCE OF 10.51 FEET, THENCE RUN S2031’26”E A DISTANCE OF 22.50 FEET, THENCE RUN N6928’34”E A DISTANCE OF 96.24 FEET, THENCE RUN S2031’26”E A DISTANCE OF 53.89 FEET, THENCE RUN N6928’34”E A DISTANCE OF 126.57 FEET, THENCE RUN N2031’26”W A DISTANCE OF 130.81 FEET, THENCE RUN N0000’54”W A DISTANCE OF 86.09 FEET, THENCE RUN N8959’06”E A DISTANCE OF 115.67 FEET, THENCE RUN S0000’54”E A DISTANCE OF 881.19 FEET, TO A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF INTERSTATE 20, THENCE RUN S7337’19”W ALONG THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF INTERSTATE 20 A DISTANCE OF 2,101.62 FEET, THENCE RUN N0032’59”E A DISTANCE OF 941.05 FEET, THENCE RUN N6928’51”E A DISTANCE OF 600.00 FEET, THENCE RUN S2031’26”E A DISTANCE OF 120.00 FEET, THENCE RUN N6928’51”E A DISTANCE OF 26.43 FEET, THENCE RUN NORTHEASTERLY AND COUNTERCLOCKWISE ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT AN ARC A DISTANCE OF 46.06 FEET (SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 245.00 FEET AND A LONG CHORD BEARING N6405’44”E – 45.99 FEET), THENCE RUN N5842’37”E A DISTANCE OF 13.63 FEET, THENCE RUN NORTHEASTERLY AND CLOCKWISE ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT AN ARC DISTANCE OF 57.31 FEET (SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 305.00 FEET AND A LONG CHORD BEARING N6405’36”E – 57.22 FEET), THENCE RUN N6928’34”E A DISTANCE OF 21.73 FEET, THENCE RUN S2031’26”E A DISTANCE OF 55.00 FEET, THENCE RUN N6928’34”E A DISTANCE OF 42.36 FEET, THENCE RUN S2031’26”E A DISTANCE OF 114.00 FEET, THENCE RUN S6928’34”W A DISTANCE OF 21.30 FEET, THENCE RUN S20°31’26”E A DISTANCE OF 90.77 FEET, THENCE RUN N69°28’34”E A DISTANCE OF 46.81 FEET, THENCE RUN NORTHEASTERLY AND CLOCKWISE ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT AN ARC DISTANCE OF 48.42 FEET (SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 260.00 FEET AND A LONG CHORD BEARING N7448’40”E – 48.35 FEET), THENCE RUN N8008’45”E A DISTANCE OF 25.19 FEET, THENCE RUN NORTHEASTERLY AND COUNTERCLOCKWISE ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT AN ARC DISTANCE OF 40.97 FEET (SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 220.00 FEET AND A LONG CHORD BEARING N7448’40”E – 40.91 FEET), THENCE RUN N6928’34”E A DISTANCE OF 33.18 FEET, THENCE RUN NORTHEASTERLY AND COUNTERCLOCKWISE ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT AN ARC DISTANCE OF 40.97 FEET (SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 220.00 FEET AND A LONG CHORD BEARING N6408’29”E – 40.91 FEET), THENCE RUN N5848’24”E A DISTANCE OF 25.19 FEET, THENCE RUN NORTHEASTERLY AND CLOCKWISE ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT AN ARC DISTANCE OF 48.42 FEET (SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 260.00 FEET AND A LONG CHORD BEARING N6408’29”E – 48.35 FEET), THENCE RUN N6928’34”E A DISTANCE OF 46.70 FEET, THENCE RUN S2031’26”E A DISTANCE OF 16.96 FEET, THENCE RUN NORTHEASTERLY AND COUNTERCLOCKWISE ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT AN ARC DISTANCE OF 37.66 FEET (SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 68.00 FEET AND A LONG CHORD BEARING N3623’44”E – 37.18 FEET), THENCE RUN NORTHEASTERLY AND CLOCKWISE ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT AN ARC DISTANCE OF 39.80 FEET (SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 68.00 FEET AND A LONG CHORD BEARING N3717’41”E – 39.23 FEET), THENCE RUN N5403’41”E A DISTANCE OF 42.40 FEET RETURNING TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Motion was made by Mr. David Montgomery, Jr. and seconded by Mr. Chris Smith to adopt the above ordinance. Upon the following vote, the ordinance was duly adopted this 7th day of June, 2022. 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 C-17-22 By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to introduce an Ordinance authorizing Mayor Thomas Chandler to execute the attached revised Evacuation Host Agreement with the City of Bossier City and the Northwest Louisiana Veteran's Home. Seconded by Mr. Smith Mayor Chandler updated Council what item is for No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to introduce an Ordinance to appropriate $586,512 from the Sales Tax Capital Improvement Fund to purchase Police Vehicles. Seconded by Mr. Smith Discussion from Council and BCPD Sgt. BJ Sandford on issue. No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to introduce an Ordinance to appropriate additional funds for improvements to the Bossier Arts Council Building for a total of $200,000 to come from the Hotel/Motel Fund. Seconded by Mr. Maggio Discussion from Council Members and City Engineer, Ben Rauschenbach on this issue. No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Hammons Motion to introduce an Ordinance authorizing Mayor Thomas H. Chandler to execute the attached Memorandum of Understanding between the State of Louisiana, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, Bossier Parish Police Jury, Caddo Parish Commission, City of Shreveport and City of Bossier City. Seconded by Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Discussion from Council on this issue No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous The following Resolution offered and adopted: Resolution No. 60 Of 2022 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF A SECRETARY DUE TO RESIGNATION IN THE BOSSIER CITY LEGAL 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 position of Secretary will be vacant June 30, 2022 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. David Montgomery, Jr., and seconded by Mr. Vince Maggio, and adopted on the 7th, day of June, 2022, 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 The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 61 Of 2022 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF ONE TRAFFIC CONTROL TECHNICIAN TO REPLACE THE POSITION DUE TO RESIGNATION, FOR THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DIVISION. 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 Traffic Control Technician 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. Brian Hammons, and adopted on the 7th, day of June, 2022, 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 The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 62 Of 2022 A RESOLUTION TO FILL A VACANT LABORER I POSITION IN THE SOLID WASTE DIVISION AND A LABORER I POSITION IN STREET SWEEPING AND GRASS CUTTING DIVISION IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2 of 2010 implemented a hiring freeze requiring Bossier City Council approval for the hiring of any personnel and Ordinance No. 21 of 2018 implemented a requirement assuring that the City department budgets not be exceeded by the hiring of any personnel and other action prohibiting the hiring of any employee receiving pay without council approval; and WHEREAS, A Laborer I position is vacant in the Solid Waste Division and a Laborer I 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 I position in Solid Waste and a Laborer I position in Street Sweeping and Grass Cutting. 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 7th, day of June, 2022, 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 Agenda Item called – Adopt a Resolution authorizing Mayor Chandler to submit a Loan Application under the Emerging Contaminants Supplemental Fund to the Department of Health on behalf of the City of Bossier. Resident Cary Chandler asked questions about item. City Engineer, Ben Rauschenbach and Council discuss item. Next resolution is part of same item. The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 63 of 2022  A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR CHANDLER TO SUBMIT A LOAN APPLICATION UNDER THE EMERGING CONTAMINANTS SUPPLEMENTAL FUND TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER. WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City is in need of improvements, specifically the elimination of manganese, to the water treatment facility whose PWSID is LA1015004; and, WHEREAS, loans for this project may be available through the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) on Emerging Contaminants Supplemental Fund program operated by the Louisiana Department of Health Office of Public Health; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana in regular session convened, does hereby authorize Mayor Thomas H. Chandler to submit a Loan Application Form 100A and accompanying documents to the Louisiana Department of Health on behalf of the City of Bossier City for the purpose of placing this project on the Comprehensive Priority List for funding through the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund program; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Mayor Thomas H. Chandler is further authorized to furnish such additional information as may reasonably be required in connection with the Loan Application; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Ms. Angela Williamson, Director of Finance for the City of Bossier City, is hereby designated as the Official Project Representative and is hereby given signature authority for all relative documents for the City of Bossier City for any project that may result from the submission of the Loan Application Form 100A and accompanying documents . Furthermore, Ms. Angela Williamson, representing the City of Bossier City, is hereby given the power and authority to do all things necessary to implement, maintain, amend, and renew such documents relative to any such project. 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 7th, day of June, 2022, 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 The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 64 of 2022 A RESOLUTION TO REPEAL AND REPLACE RESOLUTION 49 OF 2020 TO REFLECT THOMAS H. CHANDLER AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY AND ANGELA WILLIAMSON AS FINANCE DIRECTOR OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY. WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City is need of updating a loan application previously submitted, but not fully executed, by former Mayor Lorenz “Lo” Walker for improvements to the water treatment facility whose PWSID is LA1015004; and,  WHEREAS, funds for this project may be available through the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund program operated by the Louisiana Department of Health Office of Public Health; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, does hereby authorize Mayor Thomas H. Chandler to furnish such additional information as may reasonably be required in connection with the Loan Application; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Ms. Angela Williamson is hereby designated as the Official Project Representative and is hereby given signature authority for all relative documents for the City of Bossier City for any project that may result from the submission of the Loan Application and accompanying documents. Furthermore, Ms. Angela Williamson, representing the City of Bossier City, is hereby given the power and authority to do all things necessary to implement, maintain, amend, and renew such documents relative to any such project. 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. David Montgomery, Jr., and adopted on the 7th, day of June, 2022, 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 The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 65 OF 2022 ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE USE OF CITY WATER TO SERVE THE WILLOW CHUTE RANCH RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT. WHEREAS; Willow Chute Ranch is a residential 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 to serve the Willow Chute Ranch Residential Development. 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. Chris Smith, and adopted on the 7th, day of June, 2022, 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. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to approve Bossier Press Tribune as the City of Bossier City’s Official Journal for a one year period effective June 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statute 43:141. Seconded by Mr. Smith Discussion from Council members and City Clerk on this issue No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Mr. Williams explained when Ordinances become legal. He also made an announcement about the Public Hearing concerning Bossier City Council Redistricting. There being no further business to come before this Council, the meeting adjourned at 3:34PM by Mr. Williams Respectfully submitted: Phyllis McGraw City Clerk Publish: June 15, 2022 Bossier Press Tribune