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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BOSSIER CITY STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 20, 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, December 20, 2022 at 3:00 PM Invocation was given by Council Member Jeffery Darby Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Jeff Free Roll Call as follows: Present: Honorable, President Jeffery Darby, Honorable Councilors David Montgomery, Jr., Chris Smith, Brian Hammons, Don Williams, 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 December 6, 2022, Regular Council meeting and dispense with the reading. Seconded by Mr. Williams No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Darby Motion to continue New Business items #2 & #3 until the January 24, 2023 Meeting. (Bossier Arts Council Contract and Funding) Seconded by Mr. Williams Mr. Darby asked Administration to look over questions sent over by the Bossier Arts Council and address them before the January 24th meeting. No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion to approve Agenda as amended. Seconded by Mr. Smith No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Ceremonial Matters/Recognition of Guests – Stacy Brown was unable to make the meeting but will reschedule in the new year. Public Hearing/Actions on Unfinished Business – The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 173 OF 2022 AN ORDINANCE ALLOCATING $65,0000 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SANITARY SEWER FORCE MAIN ALONG VEVA DRIVE AND SHED ROAD TO PROVIDE SEWER SERVICE TO CUSTOMERS WITHING THIS AREA USING THE SEWER CAPITAL AND CONTINGENCY FUND TO COVER ALL PROJECT COSTS. WHEREAS; the Public Utilities Department has received a request to provide additional sewer capacity along Shed Road near Veva Drive for existing facilities in this area; and  WHEREAS; The total cost of the proposed improvements is $65,000.00; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, authorizes the Mayor to appropriate $65,000.00 to come from the Sewer Capital and Contingency fund to be used for the construction of a new sewer force main along Veva Drive and Shed Road; 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 Sewer Capital and Contingency Budget is hereby amended to increase expenditures for the construction of a new sewer force main along Veva Drive and Shed Road by $65,000 and decrease Fund Balance by $65,000. The above and foregoing Ordinance was discussed and opened for public input at open and legal session convened, was adopted on motion of Mr. Chris Smith, and seconded by Mr. Brian Hammons on this the 20th day of December, 2022. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ ___________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 174 OF 2022 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MAYOR THOMAS H. CHANDLER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED REVISED COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY AND THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS WHEREAS, the 2022 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of Bossier City and Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs named Lorenz Walker as Mayor; and WHEREAS, the 2022 CEA was not executed prior to the end of Mayor Walker’s administration; and WHEREAS, the attached CEA has been updated to reflect the current Mayor, Thomas H. Chandler. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened that Mayor Thomas H. Chandler, on behalf of the City of Bossier City is hereby authorized to execute the attached revised Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of Bossier City and Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs. The above and foregoing Ordinance was discussed and opened for public input at open and legal session convened, was adopted on motion of Mr. Don Williams and seconded by Mr. Vince Maggio on this the 20th day of December, 2022. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ ___________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 175 OF 2022 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE ENGAGEMENT OF HEARD, MCELROY, & VESTAL, LLC TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO AUDIT THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY AND BROOKSHIRE GROCERY ARENA FUND. ______________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Heard, McElroy, & Vestal, LLC, has conducted audits of the finances of the referenced entities in previous years; and WHEREAS, the referenced entities are required to have annual audits and receive an annual comprehensive financial report for the year ended December 31, 2022; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, that the City Council of Bossier City, in regular session convened, that Mr. Jeffery Darby, is hereby authorized to execute letters of engagement with Heard, McElroy, & Vestal, LLC and said letters of engagement are hereby approved. The above and foregoing Ordinance was discussed and opened for public input at open and legal session convened, was adopted on motion of Mr. Jeff Free, and seconded by Mr. David Montgomery, Jr. on this the 20th day of December, 2022. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ ___________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Agenda item called - Adopt an Ordinance appropriating the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) from the Hotel/Motel Taxes Fund for the purpose of repairing Street Lighting along Interstate Highway 20. Mr. Hammons and Mr. Rauschenbach discussed issue of possible DOTD reimbursement increase. The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 176 OF 2022 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($50,000.00) FROM THE HOTEL/MOTEL TAXES FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF REPAIRING STREET LIGHTING ALONG INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 20. WHEREAS; the City of Bossier City has an agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to maintain roadway lighting on its corridors within Bossier City; and WHEREAS; there are sections of road along Interstate Highway 20 that need the street lights repaired; and WHEREAS; Interstate Highway 20 is a part of the Federal Highway System and requires permitting from DOTD and additional traffic control to perform these repairs; and WHEREAS; the estimate to make these repairs should be below $50,000. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, agrees to appropriate $50,000 from the Hotel/Motel Taxes Fund for assisting in the funding for traffic control and repair of street lighting systems along Interstate Highway 20 through the Traffic Engineering Department. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the 2022 Hotel/Motel Taxes Fund Budget is hereby amended to increase expenditures for the purchase of street light materials by $50,000 and decrease Fund Balance by $50,000.  The above and foregoing Ordinance was discussed and opened for public input at open and legal session convened, was adopted on motion of Mr. Chris Smith, and seconded by Mr. Vince Maggio on this the 20th day of December, 2022. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ ___________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 177 OF 2022 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER 1 FOR THE BOSSIER ARTS COUNCIL BRICK CLADDING PROJECT WITH AN INCREASE OF $117,109.95 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT PRICE OF $601,109.95 WHEREAS; Change Order #1 in the amount of $117,109.95 for the Bossier Arts Council Brick Cladding Project includes landscaping; power washing, window glass replacement, and painting, and WHEREAS; Change Order #1 also includes the addition of sixty (60) days to be added to the contract time; and WHEREAS; Ordinance 115 of 2021 approved funding for these additional services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, approves Change Order #1 for the Bossier Arts Council Brick Cladding Project. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the Mayor is authorized to sign any and all documents in connection with the furtherance of this Ordinance. The above and foregoing Ordinance was discussed and opened for public input at open and legal session convened, was adopted on motion of Mr. Chris Smith, and seconded by Mr. Don Williams on this the 20th day of December, 2022. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ ___________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to adopt an Ordinance to appropriate $1,500,000 from the 2018 LCDA Bond Fund Towards additional modified hydro-clay courts at the North Bossier Tennis Center. Seconded by Mr. Free Mr. Maggio spoke in opposition Speaking in favor of item were audience members Todd Killen, Angela Pfanner, Jeffery Goodman, Jay Boyd and Phil Phillips. Mayor Chandler and Parks and Recreation Director Clay Bohanan also spoke in favor of Ordinance. Against was Davey Crockett Mr. Montgomery reported that businessman, Tommy Harvey pledged $15,000 towards windscreens if the new courts are approved. No further comment Motion failed with the following votes: Yeas: Mr. Montgomery, Jr and Mr. Free Nays: Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams and Mr. Maggio Absent: none Abstain: none The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 178 Of 2022 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING APPROXIMATELY 60 EXPIRED BULLET PROOF VEST SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE BOSSIER CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT AND DONATING SAME TO THE SIMPLE CHURCH FOR DONATION TO JUAREZ, MEXICO FIRE DEPARTMENT. ______________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, approximately 60 expired bullet proof vest have been declared surplus to the Bossier City Fire Department; and WHEREAS, the Simple Church has requested these assets for the City of Juarez, Mexico Fire Department; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that approximately 60 expired bullet proof vest have been declared surplus to the needs of the Bossier City Fire Department and shall be donated to the Simple Church for donation to the City of Juarez, Mexico Fire Department. The above and foregoing Ordinance was discussed and opened for public input at open and legal session convened, was adopted on motion of Mr. Jeff Free, and seconded by Mr. Chris Smith on this the 20th day of December, 2022. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ ___________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 179 OF 2022 AN ORDINANCE ALLOCATING $265,000 FOR REPAIRS AND UPGRADES TO THE NORTHSIDE PUMP STATION USING THE SEWER CAPITAL AND CONTINGENCY FUND TO COVER ALL PROJECT COSTS. WHEREAS; the Public Utilities Department has experienced significant operation disruptions at the Northside Pump Station resulting from equipment malfunctions and mechanical failures that have required temporary measures to ensure operation; and WHEREAS; the Public Utilities Department proposes to replace the original lift station pumps, suction piping, discharge piping, electrical systems, access hatches, and rehabilitate the wet well, and improve the operational capabilities of this station; and WHEREAS; the total cost of the proposed improvements is $265,000.00; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, authorizes the Mayor to appropriate $265,000.00 to come from the Sewer Capital and Contingency fund to be used for the purpose of repairing and upgrading the Northside Pump Station; 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 Sewer Capital and Contingency Budget is hereby amended to increase expenditures for the Northside Pump Station project by $265,000.00 and decrease The above and foregoing Ordinance was discussed and opened for public input at open and legal session convened, was adopted on motion of Mr. Brian Hammons, and seconded by Mr. Don Williams on this the 20th day of December, 2022. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ ___________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Agenda Item called - Adopt an Ordinance to contract with Manchac Consulting Group to provide assistance in obtaining State and Federal Grant opportunities as it relates to the infrastructure needs of the City of Bossier City. Mr. Darby asked about the number of applications the grant writer would be filing per year. Mr. Rauschenbach reported that the plan is to go after as many as possible. The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 180 OF 2022 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO CONTRACT WITH MANCHAC CONSULTING GROUP TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN OBTANING STATE AND FEDERAL GRANT OPPORTUNITIES AS IT RELATES TO THE INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY. WHEREAS; the City of Bossier City would like to take advantage of the numerous grants that have been established in recent years from various governmental agencies; and WHEREAS; the City Administration is seeking expertise in grant writing and technical assistance needed in the management, planning and identification of these grants; and WHEREAS; Manchac Consulting Group has assisted the City in the successful recommendation of the water sector programs $5,000,000 grant award; and WHEREAS; the City wishes to contract with Manchac Consulting Group to assist in the application of available grant dollars associated with IIJA, LTAP, and other potential infrastructure funding. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, authorizes to execute the attached Agreement with Manchac Consulting Group for the purposes of assisting the City of Bossier City in available grant funding. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the Mayor is authorized to sign any and all documents in connection with the furtherance of this Ordinance. The above and foregoing Ordinance was discussed and opened for public input at open and legal session convened, was adopted on motion of Mr. Don Williams, and seconded by Mr. David Montgomery, Jr. on this the 20th day of December, 2022. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ ___________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk New Business – By: Mr. Smith  Motion to introduce an Ordinance authorizing Mayor Thomas H. Chandler to enter into the attached amended Local Services Agreement with the Parish of Bossier and to execute any documents in furtherance thereof. Seconded by Mr. Maggio No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to introduce an Ordinance authorizing and approving the engagement of Heard, McElroy & Vestal, LLC to provide Professional Services to audit the Financial Statements of the Firemen's Pension and Relief Fund and Policemen's Pension and Relief Fund. Seconded by Mr. Williams No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Free Motion to introduce an Ordinance to approve Report of Change Order 8 for the (LTRI) Louisiana Technology Research Institute Bossier. Seconded by Mr. Smith No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Smith Motion to introduce an Ordinance authorizing Mayor Thomas H. Chandler to execute the attached Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Treasury and State of Louisiana. Seconded by Mr. Maggio Questions from Council members on item. Ms. Nottingham explained what the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement is for. No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 120 OF 2022 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF ONE (1) FIREFIGHTER DUE TO VACANCY FROM RESIGNATION: WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2 of 2010 implemented a hiring freeze requiring Bossier City Council approval for the hiring of any personnel; WHEREAS, one vacancy exist in the Fire Department due to Resignation and filling this position will allow operations to continue; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that the administration is authorized to replace one (1) Firefighter position. The above and foregoing Resolution was discussed and opened for public input at open and legal session convened, was adopted on motion of Mr. Jeff Free and seconded by Mr. Vince Maggio, on this the 20th day of December, 2022. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President ___________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 121 Of 2022 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF ONE (1) POLICE OFFICER, AND TWO (2) POLICE JAILERS. 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 Police Officer, and two Police Jailers, 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 these positions. The above and foregoing Resolution was discussed and opened for public input at open and legal session convened, was adopted on motion of Mr. Jeff Free and seconded by Mr. Chris Smith, on this the 20th day of December, 2022. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President ___________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 122 OF 2022 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ONE VACANT FIRE TRAINING OFFICER POSITION TO BE REPLACED WITH ONE FIRE PREVENTION OFFICER POSITION: WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2 of 2010 implemented a hiring freeze requiring Bossier City Council approval for the hiring of any personnel; WHEREAS, a vacancy exist in the Fire Department and filling this position will allow operations to continue; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that the administration is authorized to replace one Fire Training Officer Position with one Fire Prevention Officer Position; The above and foregoing Resolution was discussed and opened for public input at open and legal session convened, was adopted on motion of Mr. Jeff Free and seconded by Mr. Don Williams, on this the 20th day of December, 2022. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President ___________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO 123 OF 2022 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE READING OF THE BIDS FOR P22-09 2022 CITY WIDE STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT – PHASE I. WHEREAS; the City of Bossier City opened bids for P22-09 2022 City Wide Street Rehabilitation Project – Phase I during the December 6th regular session of the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana; and WHEREAS; there are allocated funds to award the project to the successful low bidder. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, approves the reading of those bids. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is authorized to sign any and all documents in connection with the furtherance of this Resolution. The above and foregoing Resolution was discussed and opened for public input at open and legal session convened, was adopted on motion of Mr. Brian Hammons and seconded by Mr. Vince Maggio, on this the 20th day of December, 2022. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President ___________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 124 OF 2022 A RESOLUTION TO CONTRACT WITH RALEY & ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE PHASE I AND PHASE II PARKING ADDITIONS AT TINSLEY BALL PARK. WHEREAS; Ordinance 119 of 2022 appropriated $3,000,000 for the expansion of parking at the Tinsley Ball Park; and WHEREAS; Raley & Associates has provided the attached proposal for providing design services for the project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, authorizes to execute the attached Agreement with Raley and Associates for the purposes of providing design services for the Phase I and Phase II Parking Lot Expansions at Tinsley Ball Park. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the Mayor is authorized to sign any and all documents in connection with the furtherance of this Ordinance. The above and foregoing Resolution was discussed and opened for public input at open and legal session convened, was adopted on motion of Mr. Don Williams and seconded by Mr. Brian Hammons, on this the 20th day of December, 2022. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President ___________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 125 OF 2022 A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE FIVE YEAR CAPITAL PROJECTS PLAN ______________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Section 6.09 of the Bossier City Charter requires adoption of a five-year capital improvement projects program; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the attached Five Year Capital Projects Plan for 2023- 2027 is hereby adopted. The above and foregoing Resolution was discussed and opened for public input at open and legal session convened, was adopted on motion of Mr. Don Williams and seconded by Mr. Chris Smith, on this the 20th day of December, 2022. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President ___________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 126 Of 2022 A RESOLUTION FOR PUBLIC WORKS TO FILL A FULL TIME KENNEL WORKER AND ONE PART TIME KENNEL WORKER POSITION IN THE ANIMAL CONTROL 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, two positions are vacant due to promotions in the Animal Control Division; and: WHEREAS, the administration and the department assures that all current budgets have been verified and that no authorized salary has been exceeded. NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained the administration is hereby authorized Public Works to fill a part time Kennel Worker position and a full time Kennel Worker position. The above and foregoing Resolution was discussed and opened for public input at open and legal session convened, was adopted on motion of Mr. Jeff Free and seconded by Mr. Brian Hammons, on this the 20th day of December, 2022. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President ___________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Agenda Item called – Adopt a Resolution to expedite the services to modernize and repair the Freight Elevator used for critical services at the Brookshires Grocery Arena. Questions from Mr. Darby on issue and why Resolution instead of Ordinance. Discussion from Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Ms. Williamson, Mr. Rauschenbach and Mr. Jacobs about funds already having been appropriated therefore no need for Ordinance to approve contract. The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 127 OF 2022 A RESOLUTION TO EXPEDITE THE SERVICES NEEDED TO MODERNIZE AND REPAIR THE FREIGHT ELEVATOR USED FOR CRITICAL SERVICES AT THE BROOKSHIRE GROCERY ARENA. WHEREAS; the freight elevator used for critical services at the Brookshire Grocery Arena is currently inoperable; and WHEREAS; the inability to use this elevator is impacting the efficiency and functionality of the facility; and WHEREAS; there are no alternative options for moving critical systems, inventory, and related supplies through the facility efficiently; and WHEREAS; Oracle Elevator Company has provided a proposal to perform the necessary work to be completed on the Brookshire Arena freight elevator. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, authorizes the Mayor to sign any and all documents in connection with the furtherance of this Resolution to provide services needed to modernize and repair the Brookshire Grocery Arena freight elevator. The above and foregoing Resolution was discussed and opened for public input at open and legal session convened, was adopted on motion of Mr. Don Williams and seconded by Mr. Chris Smith, on this the 20th day of December, 2022. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ Jeffery D. Darby, President ___________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Reports – Finance Director, Angela Williamson gave Monthly Finance Report for month ending November. She reported that Sales Taxes were up 11.85%, Expenditures were under budget by 7% and Revenues were over budget by 28% and explained why. Engineering Department, Clinton Patrick, gave Monthly Project Report. He reported that the City currently has $93 Million in ongoing design and construction. He also went over various projects. Announcements - Mr. Darby reported that the next City Council Meeting will be Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Council Members wished the residents of Bossier a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Mayor Chandler also thanked the City employees for all their hard work and wished them and the Bossier City residents a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. There being no further business to come before this Council, Council President Darby adjourned the meeting at 3:51PM Respectfully submitted: Phyllis McGraw City Clerk Publish: December 28, 2022 Bossier Press Tribune