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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BOSSIER CITY STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING APRIL 18, 2023 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, April 18, 2023 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. Smith Motion to approve Minutes of April 4, 2023, Regular Council Meeting and dispense with the reading. Seconded by Mr. Free No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Smith Motion to approve agenda. Seconded by Mr. Free No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Bids – Witness opening of sealed bids for Bid #1113-2022, 803 Butler Street Demolition Abatement Services, Inc. $17,548.00 Eagle Industries, LLC $21,204.00 Precision Builders $27,803.00 By: Mr. Williams Motion to approve reading of bids Seconded by Mr. Smith No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Witness opening of sealed bids for Bid #1126-2022, 617 Whittington Street Demolition Abatement Services, Inc. $16,564.00 Eagle Industries, Inc. $37,446.00 Precision Builders $20,500.00 By: Mr. Williams Motion to approve reading of bids Seconded by Mr. Smith No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Public Hearing/Actions on Unfinished Business – The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 42 OF 2023 AN ORDINANCE TO ENLARGE THE LIMITS AND BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY BY ANNEXING APROXIMATELY 71.003 ACRES AJACENT TO THE CURRENT CITY LIMITS WEST OF AIRLINE DRIVE AND SOUTH OF WEMPLE ROAD. (DALCO – OLD BROWNLEE) WHEREAS, a petition signed by the property owner has been filed with the City Council of the City of Bossier City, requesting that the property described in Exhibit “A”, attached and made a part hereof, be included in the City Limits of the City of Bossier City Parish of Bossier, Louisiana, subject to the conditions set forth herein. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Bossier City, in regular session convened, that the limits and boundaries of the City of Bossier City are hereby enlarged and extended so as to include with the limits and boundaries of the City of Bossier City, the property described in Exhibit “A”. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the above referenced annexed area shall be in Council District Number 5 of the City of Bossier City, Louisiana. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that all Ordinances, or parts of Ordinances, in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. The above and foregoing Ordinance was discussed and opened for public input at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Chris Smith and seconded by Mr. Vince Maggio and adopted on this the 18th day of April, 2023. Further this Ordinance will publish on April 26, 2023 and will not become legal until 10 days following publication. 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. 43 Of 2023 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MAYOR THOMAS H. CHANDLER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY TO LEASE A 21.186 ACRE TRACT OF LAND TO CHASING ACES SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT, LLC FOR APPRAISED VALUE PURSUANT TO LA. R. S. 33:4712. WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City is the owner of a certain tract of land located in Section 30, Township 18 North, Range 13 West, near the Red River and generally to the north of the Margaritaville Hotel and Casino being approximately a 21.186 acre tract of land, more particularly described on that certain preliminary survey map prepared by Lee T. Broom with CLC, Inc. dated March 10, 2022; and WHEREAS, this property will provide a location to Chasing Aces Sports Entertainment, LLC for the purpose of constructing a sports entertainment complex including retail sales, driving range, golf course, putting course, restaurant and other amenities in Bossier City; and WHEREAS, Chasing Aces Sports Entertainment, LLC will provide a unique experience which will provide recreation and sports entertainment to local residents as well as visitors to Bossier City and which will generate significant sale tax revenue for all the governmental entities in Bossier Parish; and  WHEREAS, the property was previously used as a landfill; and WHEREAS, an appraisal was completed by David Volentine, MAI, within the last twelve (12) months in which it was determined that the appraised value of annual market rent is EIGHT TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($82,500) and that Chasing Aces Sports Entertainment, LLC, pursuant to the proposed notice of lease agreement attached hereto as Exhibit “A” will pay monthly rent to the City of Bossier City at the appraised value and the city will retain ownership of the 21.186 acres of immovable property; and WHEREAS, pursuant to La. R. S. 33:4712 a Notice of Intention to Sell and Lease Property by the City of Bossier City was published in the official journal of the City of Bossier City namely, the Bossier Press Tribune on March 15, 2023, March 22, 2023, and March 29, 2023; and WHEREAS, attached hereto as Exhibit “A” is a Notice of Lease to be executed by the parties and filed into the Conveyance Records of Bossier Parish, Louisiana in accordance with La. R. S. 9:2742; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Bossier City Council, in regular session convened that Mayor Thomas H. Chandler is hereby authorized to sign any and all documents necessary to effect the lease of the referenced property to Chasing Aces Sports Entertainment, LLC and the terms of the lease are approved. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that this ordinance and documents related to the sale of the property will be on file in the office of the Bossier City Council Clerk for public inspection which constitute the entirety of the agreement between City of Bossier City and Chasing Aces Sports Entertainment, LLC related to the lease of 21.186 acres; and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Bossier City Council will hear any and all objections to the proposed lease of the referenced property on the day this ordinance is finally adopted. The above and foregoing Ordinance was discussed and opened for public input at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Brian Hammons and seconded by Mr. Jeff Fre and adopted on this the 18th day of April, 2023. Further this Ordinance will publish on April 26, 2023 and will not become legal until 10 days following publication. 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.44 Of 2023 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MAYOR THOMAS H. CHANDLER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE SALE OF 5.33 ACRES IN STOCKWELL SUBDIVISION TO CHASING ACES SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT, LLC FOR APPRAISED VALUE PURSUANT TO LA. R. S. 33:4712. WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City owns a tract of parcel of land, containing 5.33 acres being a portion of Stockwell Subdivision, located in Section 30, Township 18 North, Range 13 West, Northwestern Land District, Louisiana Meridian, Bossier Parish, Louisiana; and WHEREAS, the referenced property has been appraised by David Volentine, MAI within the last twelve months and the market value pursuant to the appraisal is SIX HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND ($615,000) DOLLARS; and WHEREAS, Chasing Aces Sports Entertainment, LLC proposes to use the property to build and construct a sports entertainment venue with buildings, a golf driving range, a nine hole golf course, a putting course and other amenities; and WHEREAS, this new construction will allow future growth of job creation and new economic recreation opportunities near the Louisiana Boardwalk in Bossier City thereby creating additional economic opportunities in Bossier City; and WHEREAS, pursuant to La. R. S. 33:4712 a Notice of Intention to Sell and Lease Property by the City of Bossier City was published in the official journal of the City of Bossier City, namely the Bossier Press Tribune on March 15, 2023, March 22, 2023, and March 29, 2023; and  WHEREAS, Chasing Aces Sports Entertainment, LLC shall be responsible for all costs including advertising costs, closing costs, appraisal and recording fees and any other fees that are required to complete the transfer of property; and WHEREAS, attached hereto as Exhibit “A” are documents to be executed by the parties and filed into the Conveyance Records of Bossier Parish, Louisiana; and; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Bossier City Council in regular session convened, that the City of Bossier City, after due notice intends to transfer said property pursuant to the provisions of La. R. S. 33:4712 in consideration of the economic benefit and recreation opportunities created as a result of the said transfer; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened that Mayor Thomas H. Chandler is hereby authorized to sign any and all documents necessary to effect the sale of the referenced property to Chasing Aces Sports Entertainment, LLC. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that this ordinance and documents related to the sale of the property will be on file in the office of the Bossier City Council Clerk for public inspection which constitute the entirety of the agreement between City of Bossier City and Chasing Aces Sports Entertainment, LLC related to the sale of 5.33 acres; and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Bossier City Council will hear any and all objections to the proposed sale of the referenced property on the day this ordinance is finally adopted. The above and foregoing Ordinance was discussed and opened for public input at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Brian Hammons and seconded by Mr. Vince Maggio and adopted on this the 18th day of April, 2023. Further this Ordinance will publish on April 26, 2023 and will not become legal until 10 days following publication. 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. 45 Of 2023 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($200,000.00) FROM THE EMS CAPITAL CONTINGENCY FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF 40 NEW PORTABLE RADIOS FOR THE BOSSIER CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT. ______________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the current portable radios have reached end of life and are no longer efficient; and WHERAS, the inability to communicate during an emergency response will affect the health, safety and welfare of not only firefighters but the public as well; and WHERAS, the new radios are needed in order to provide the fire department with the ability to communicate during a response allowing them to preserve the health and safety as citizens; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened that the Bossier City Fire Department is hereby given authority to expend the sum of Two Hundred Dollars ($200,000.00) from the EMS Capital Contingency Fund for the purchase of 40 new portable radios for the Bossier City Fire Department. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the 2023 Emergency Medical Services Capital Projects budget is hereby amended to increase Other Equipment $200,000 and decrease Fund Balance $200,000. The above and foregoing Ordinance was discussed and opened for public input at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Don Williams and seconded by Mr. Jeff Free and adopted on this the 18th day of April, 2023. Further this Ordinance will publish on April 26, 2023 and will not become legal until 10 days following publication. 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 authorizing Mayor Thomas H. Chandler to execute the attached Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of the Treasury and State of Louisiana. Question from Mr. Hammons about Ordinance and status of trying to get DOTD reimbursements. Ben Rauschenbach, City Engineer went over Ordinance and potential reimbursements for other expenditures. The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 46 OF 2023 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MAYOR THOMAS H. CHANDLER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY AND THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY AND STATE OF LOUISIANA WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City is the recipient of a line-item appropriation in ACT 170 of the 2022 Regular Legislative Session in the amount of seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000); and WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of the Treasury is administering the funds appropriated in ACT 170 of the 2022 Regular Legislative Session; and WHEREAS, the State of Louisiana requires the execution of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of Bossier City and the Louisiana Department of the Treasury in order to receive appropriated funds; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of Bossier City, in regular session convened, does hereby authorize Mayor Thomas H. Chandler to execute the attached Cooperative Endeavor Agreement, complete in all their terms and provisions, on behalf of the City of Bossier City. The above and foregoing Ordinance was discussed and opened for public input at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Chris Smith and seconded by Mr. Don Williams and adopted on this the 18th day of April, 2023. Further this Ordinance will publish on April 26, 2023 and will not become legal until 10 days following publication. 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 – Agenda Item called – Adopt 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 prevent, repair or replace infrastructure due to the severe winter storm event in December of 2022, at a cost not to exceed $305,000 to come from the Disaster Reserve Fund. Questions from Council Members on this Ordinance and where the Disaster Reserve Fund monies come from. Ben Rauschenbach, City Engineer and Angela Williamson, Finance Director went over updates and how they will help the City and that the Reserve Fund monies come from Covid Funds and Fema Reimbursement Funds. The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 47 Of 2023 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 PREVENT, REPAIR OR REPLACE INFRASTRUCTURE DUE TO THE SEVERE WINTER STORM EVENT IN DECEMBER OF 2022, AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $305,000 TO COME FROM THE DISASTER RESERVE FUND WHEREAS, Louisiana experienced a severe winter storm from December 22 – Dec 28, 2022; and WHEREAS, the City incurred significant expenses to protect and safeguard its infrastructure and the citizens of the City of Bossier City; and WHEREAS, the City requests the $305,000 to be appropriated from the Disaster Reserve Fund for reimbursement to any effected Public Utilities Department Operating Funds; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, does hereby declare that an emergency exists and authorizes the Mayor to appropriate $305,000 to come from the Disaster Reserve fund to be used for the purpose of response and repair efforts associated with this declared emergency; 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 2023 Disaster Reserve Fund budget is hereby amended to increase expenditures for the emergency response by $305,000 and decrease Fund Balance by $305,000. The above and foregoing Ordinance was discussed and opened for public input at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Don Williams and seconded by Mr. Chris Smith and adopted on this the 18th day of April, 2023. Further this Ordinance will become effective immediately. 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. Smith Motion to introduce an Ordinance appropriating $2,500,000 in matching funds from the water capital and contingency fund for the $5,000,000 American Rescue Plan Act Water Sector Program Grant. Seconded by Mr. Williams Ben Rauschenbach, City Engineer and Amanda Nottingham, CAO explained Ordinance and grant to Council and answered questions from the Council. No further discussion Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Smith Motion to introduce an Ordinance to Appropriate $300,000 from the Riverboat Gaming Capital fund for a left turn lane on U.S. 71 at Golden Meadows and to contract with Civil Design Group, LLC to provide design services. Seconded by Mr. Williams No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous  Agenda Item called Introduce an Ordinance to Appropriate Funds for Security Improvements for the City of Bossier City Municipal Complex for a Total of $600,000 to come from Riverboat Gaming Capital Fund. Discussion from Council members about details of project and meetings. Ben Rauschenbach, City Engineer explained project. Mr. Montgomery questioned funding source. By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to amend Ordinance to change funding source from Riverboat Gaming Capital Fund to Jail and Municipal Building Fund. Seconded by Mr. Williams No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion in introduce as amended an Ordinance to appropriate funds for Security Improvements for the City of Bossier City Municipal Complex for a total of $600,000 to come from Jail and Municipal Building Fund. Seconded by Mr. Smith No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Smith Motion to introduce an Ordinance to approve Change Order No. 1 for the 2022 City Wide Street Improvements Phase I Project with a decrease of $130,504.36. Seconded by Mr. Free No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Free Motion to introduce an Ordinance appropriating the sum of ninety-five thousand dollars ($95,000) from the Equipment Replacement Fund for a modernization upgrade for the elevator in Bossier City Hall. Seconded by Mr. Maggio Mr. Hammons asked how long would elevator be out of service. Fire Chief Zagone reported that they would wait until end of year and do upgrades when it’s a slower time. Project should take about 3 weeks and ADA accommodations will be provided for customers needing access to the second floor. No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion to introduce an Ordinance authorizing Mayor Thomas H. Chandler to execute an agreement between the City of Bossier City and Ingalls Information Security, LLC to continue to provide management detection response and network security monitoring services to the City of Bossier City. Seconded by Mr. Smith No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Agenda Item called – Adopt a Resolution authorizing the hiring of a part time event coordinator for the Bossier Civic Center. Council Member Williams asked about staffing at Civic Center and also asked for Permanent Part time employees be listed on the manning charts. Civic Center Director, Carol Andersen answered Mr. Williams questions. The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 42 OF 2023  A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF A PART TIME EVENT COORDINATOR FOR THE BOSSIER CIVIC CENTER ___________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 76 of 2019 implemented a requirement assuring that the City department budgets not be exceeded by any hiring of any personnel; and WHEREAS, the position of Part-Time Event 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 discussed and opened for public input at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Chris Smith and seconded by Mr. Jeffery Darby, and adopted on this the 18th day of April, 2023. 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 43 Of 2023 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF ONE (1) POLICE OFFICER WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 76 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, 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 discussed and opened for public input at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Chris Smith and seconded by Mr. Brian Hammons, and adopted on this the 18th day of April, 2023. 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. 44 OF 2023 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF AN ENGINEERING AIDE FOR THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT AND BACKFILLING ANY POSITION THIS MAY CREATE. WHEREAS; Ordinance No. 76 of 2019 implemented a requirement assuring that the City department budgets not be exceeded by hiring of any personnel; and WHEREAS; the position of Engineering Aide IV will be vacant due to retirement; 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 RESOLVED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, does hereby authorize the Administration, through the Engineering Department, to proceed with hiring procedures for the fulfillment of this position. The above and foregoing Resolution was discussed and opened for public input at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Chris Smith and seconded by Mr. Vince Maggio, and adopted on this the 18th day of April, 2023. 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 contract with HNTB to provide support in developing a Stormwater Master Plan. Council Member Darby asked for and update on this Resolution. Clinton Patrick, Engineering Department went over project. The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 45 OF 2023 ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO CONTRACT WITH HNTB TO PROVIDE SUPPORT IN DEVELOPING A STORMWATER MASTER PLAN. WHEREAS; the City of Bossier City continues to grow in commercial and residential development; and WHEREAS; with the increase in development comes the need for proper stormwater planning to ensure existing structures are not being affected by the growth of impervious areas; and WHEREAS; the City of Bossier City could benefit from a written plan that lays out proper development practices to ensure proper planning for developers and those looking to call Bossier City home; and WHEREAS; the City of Bossier City is in need of additional resources and requirements to move forward to obtaining a Class 8 in the Community Rating System program; and WHEREAS; a stormwater master plan would assist in meeting the requirements of a Class 8; and WHEREAS; the City of Bossier City is in need for a Stormwater Master Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, authorizes to enter into an agreement with HNTB for the purposes of providing support in developing a Stormwater Master Plan for the City of Bossier City. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is authorized to sign any and all documents in The above and foregoing Resolution was discussed and opened for public input at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Jeff Free and seconded by Mr. Don Williams, and adopted on this the 18th day of April, 2023. 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 – Angela Williamson, Finance Director went over the Monthly Financial Report. She noted that 2022 would not be closed out until the end of April. She also went over manning, revenues and expenditures for March 2023. Clinton Patrick, Engineering Department, went over Monthly Project Report. Ben Rauschenbach, City Engineer, discussed grants they were pursuing on behalf of the City. Mr. Montgomery expressed issues on Innovation Drive and Swan Lake Road and requested larger signs. Mr. Hammons asked for larger signs on Arthur Ray Teague Parkway due to illegal 18- wheeler traffic. Announcements – Mayor Chandler made several announcements on upcoming projects and businesses opening in Bossier. There being no further business to come before this Council, Council President Darby adjourned the meeting at 3:57 PM Respectfully submitted: Phyllis McGraw City Clerk Publish: April 26, 2023 Bossier Press Tribune