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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BOSSIER CITY STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING MAY 2, 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, May 2, 2023 at 3:00 PM Invocation was given by Council Member Chris Smith Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Don Williams Roll Call as follows: Present: Honorable, Vice President Jeff Free, Honorable Councilors David Montgomery, Jr., Chris Smith, Don Williams and Vince Maggio Absent: Honorable Councilors Brian Hammons and Jeffery Darby 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. Mayor Chandler introduced the City’s new Public Information Officer, Louis Johnson. Mr. Johnson thanked the Mayor and Administration for the opportunity. Mr. Williams commended him on his handling of the press concerning today’s shooting. Mr. John Settle commended Administration and spoke highly of Mr. Johnson. Mr. Johnson introduced his family. By: Mr. Smith Motion to approve Minutes of April 18, 2023, Regular Council Meeting and dispense with the reading. Seconded by Mr. Williams No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion to approve agenda. Seconded by Mr. Smith No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Ceremonial Matters/Recognition of Guests - Recognition of Bossier City Resident and Captain of the LSU Women's Championship Basketball Team - Emily Ward - Ms. Ward sends her regrets for not being able to attend today but does plan on rescheduling. Bids – Witness opening of sealed bids for Bid #P23-05 On-Demand Concrete Repairs Dale’s Paving $645,450.00 RVP Construction $935,750.00 By: Mr. Williams Motion to approve reading of bids Seconded by Mr. Maggio No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Public Hearing/Actions on Unfinished Business – The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 48 OF 2023 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $300,000 FROM THE RIVERBOAT GAMING CAPITAL FUND FOR A LEFT TURN LANE ON US 71 AT GOLDEN MEADOWS AND TO CONTRACT WITH CIVIL DESIGN GROUP, LLC TO PROVIDE DESIGN SERVICES. WHEREAS; Ordinance 124 of 2021 appropriated $100,000 for the completion of a turn lane study at the intersection of U.S. Highway 71 and Golden Meadows Drive; and WHEREAS; Civil Design Group has completed the turn lane study that warrants a left turn lane on U.S. Highway 71 and Golden Meadows Drive; and WHEREAS; Civil Design Group has provided the attached proposal for providing design services for the project; WHEREAS; Civil Design Group has provided an Opinion of Probable Cost of $261,579.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, authorizes to appropriate $300,000 for the design and construction of a turn lane on U.S. Highway 71 at Golden Meadows. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the Mayor is authorized to enter into an agreement with Civil Design Group for the purposes of providing design services for a left turn lane on US 71 at Golden Meadows and is authorized to sign any and all documents in connection with the furtherance of this Ordinance. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the Riverboat Gaming Capital Fund 2023 Budget is hereby amended to increase expenditures for the design and construction of a left turn lane on U.S. 71 at Golden Meadows by $300,000 and decrease Fund Balance by $300,000. 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 2nd day of May, 2023. Further this Ordinance will publish on May 10, 2023 and will not become legal until 10 days following publication. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Hammons and Mr. Darby ABSTAIN: none _____________________________________ Jeff Free, Vice President ______________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 49 OF 2023 ADOPT 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 THE JAIL AND MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS FUND WHEREAS; it is a priority to ensure the security of the Bossier City citizens as they perform business within the City’s Municipal Complex; and WHEREAS; security upgrades at the City’s Municipal Complex is required to ensure proper security measurers are being followed; and  WHEREAS; the City has coordinated with the City Marshal’s office to come up with a plan for sensible security upgrades; and WHEREAS; KBA has provided a proposal to perform the necessary design work for the proposed security upgrades; and WHEREAS; KBA has provided An Opinion of Probable Cost for $600,000.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, that $600,000 is hereby appropriated from the Jail and Municipal Buildings Fund and authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with KBA for design services in relation to the proposed security upgrades to the City’s Municipal Complex. 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 Jail and Municipal Building Fund 2023 Budget is hereby amended to allocate for expenditures for security improvements to the City’s Municipal Complex by $600,000 and decrease Fund Balance by $600,000. 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 2nd day of May, 2023. Further this Ordinance will publish on May 10, 2023 and will not become legal until 10 days following publication. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Hammons and Mr. Darby ABSTAIN: none _____________________________________ Jeff Free, Vice President ______________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 50 OF 2023 ADOPT 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. WHEREAS; several item quantities have been decreased due to plan quantity estimate differences to the as built quantities; and WHEREAS; a small quantity of items increased and a couple of necessary items were added; and WHEREAS; after reconciliation of all as built item quantities, results in a decrease of $130,504.36 to the contract price; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, agrees to adopt 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. 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 2nd day of May, 2023. Further this Ordinance will publish on May 10, 2023 and will not become legal until 10 days following publication. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Hammons and Mr. Darby ABSTAIN: none _____________________________________ Jeff Free, Vice President ______________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 51 Of 2023 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF NINETY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($95,000.00) FROM THE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND FOR A MODERNIZATION UPGRADE FOR THE ELEVATOR IN BOSSIER CITY HALL. ______________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the current elevator in Bossier City Hall has been experiencing problems on a more frequent basis; and WHERAS, the components that control the elevator are no longer manufactured making it increasingly difficult to keep it operating normally as parts become more obsolete; and WHERAS, this is the only elevator in Bossier City Hall making these modernization upgrades imperative for the safety of our mobility impaired citizens; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened that the Bossier City Building Maintenance Department is hereby given authority to expend the sum of Ninety Five Thousand and no Dollars ($95,000.00) from the Equipment Replacement Fund for a modernization upgrade for the elevator in Bossier City Hall. 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 2nd day of May, 2023. Further this Ordinance will publish on May 10, 2023 and will not become legal until 10 days following publication. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Hammons and Mr. Darby ABSTAIN: none _____________________________________ Jeff Free, Vice President ______________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 52 Of 2023 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 __________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS the City has been selected by the Division of Administration of the State of Louisiana as a recipient of $5,000,000 in Water Sector Program funds; and WHEREAS this funding requires a $2,500,000 match of local funds; and WHEREAS there are funds available to meet the required match in the Water Capital and Contingency Fund; and WHEREAS the matching funds will be reimbursed with excess Water Operating Fund revenue as it becomes available; and WHEREAS these funds will be used for the Barksdale South Water Main Project that consists of a new 24-inch diameter water main in South Bossier along U.S. Highway 71 South starting north of Golden Meadows Drive and ending south of Hope Street.  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened that $2,500,000 is hereby appropriated from the Water Capital and Contingency Fund to provide the required match for the $5,000,000 Water Sector Program grant to be used for the Barksdale South Water Main Project. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the matching funds appropriated from the Water Capital and Contingency Fund will be reimbursed by the Water Operating Fund as excess revenue becomes available. 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 on motion of Mr. Don Williams and seconded by Mr. Chris Smith and adopted on this the 2nd day of May, 2023. Further this Ordinance will publish on May 10, 2023 and will not become legal until 10 days following publication. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Hammons and Mr. Darby ABSTAIN: none _____________________________________ Jeff Free, Vice President ______________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 53 OF 2023 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 MANAGED DETECTION RESPONSE AND NETWORK SECURITY MONITORING SERVICES TO THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY. ______________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Ingalls Information Security, LLC has provided managed detection response and network security monitoring services to Bossier City since 2018; and WHEREAS, these services are essential to ensure that Bossier City is protected from intrusion into its network and that risks related to information technology security are adequately managed; and WHEREAS, an executed agreement is required to allow for these services to continue; and WHERAS, the specific proposal contains confidential and highly sensitive information about the city's information technology infrastructure and is not subject to unauthorized access or distribution but the complete agreement has been provided to the Administration and the Bossier City Council for review and may be available for review upon request in the office of the City Attorney; and WHEREAS, the term of the proposed agreement is for three years with a termination date of May 30, 2026, with an option to extend the agreement on a month-to-month basis for an additional six months at a 10% increase; and WHEREAS, the cost of the proposed agreement is estimated on the city's current and estimated future needs and is at a cost not to exceed $17,565.12 per month and is priced at or below current state contract pricing and does not exceed the amount budgeted for the managed detection response and network security monitoring services to Bossier City for 2023; and WHEREAS, the terms and conditions of the proposed agreement have been reviewed and approved by both Bossier City Information Services as well as Tad Hamilton of CG6 Technology Consulting, LLC; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Bossier City Council, in regular session convened that Mayor Thomas H. Chandler is hereby authorized to execute the proposed three year agreement with Ingalls Information Security, LLC and said agreement is hereby approved. 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. Vince Maggio and adopted on this the 2nd day of May, 2023. Further this Ordinance will publish on May 10, 2023 and will not become legal until 10 days following publication. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Hammons and Mr. Darby ABSTAIN: none _____________________________________ ______________________________ Jeff Free, Vice President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk New Business – The following ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 54 OF 2023 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 133 OF 2018, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND FROM R-LD (RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY) TO B-3 (GENERAL BUSINESS) BEING 1.028 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED AT 2722 BARKSDALE BOULEVARD, BOSSIER CITY, LOUSIANA FOR A PARKING LOT EXPANSION FOR GOOD TIMES BILLIARDS. 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-LD (Residential Low Density) to B-3 (General Business) for the following: 1.028 acres, more or less, located at 2722 Barksdale Boulevard, Bossier City Louisiana, more particularly described as: BEGIN AT A FOUND 1/2" IRON PIPE ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF BARKSDALE BOULEVARD (US HWY 71), BEING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 1, FERTILE GARDENS PLACE, AS RECORDED IN INSTRUMENT NO. 1209228, CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, THENCE SOUTH 29°20'03" EAST A DISTANCE OF 146.07 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO A FOUND 1/2" IRON PIPE BEING THE NORTHERNMOST CORNER OF THAT TRACT DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT NO. 1063595, CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA; THENCE SOUTH 68°51'13" WEST A DISTANCE OF 261.69 FEET TO A FOUND 1/2" IRON PIPE BEING THE COMMON NORTHERLY CORNER OF SAID TRACT DESCRIBED IN INST. NO. 1063595, AND ALSO THAT TRACT DESCRIBED IN INST. NO. 985194; THENCE SOUTH 55°41'04" WEST A DISTANCE OF 104.93 FEET ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID TRACT DESCRIBED IN INST. NO. 985194 TO A SET 1/2" IRON PIPE; THENCE NORTH 32°22'26" WEST A DISTANCE OF 116.66 FEET TO A FOUND 1/2" IRON ROD AT THE SOUTHERNMOST CORNER OF LOT 5, FERTILE GARDENS, UNIT NO. 4, AS RECORDED IN BOOK 141, PAGE 67, CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA;  THENCE ALONG THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID FERTILE GARDENS, UNIT NO. 4, THE FOLLOWING THREE COURSES: NORTH 35°17'40" EAST A DISTANCE OF 53.99 FEET TO A SET 1/2" IRON PIPE AT THE SOUTH COMMON CORNER OF LOTS 5 & 6; SOUTH 89°55'41" EAST A DISTANCE OF 59.52 FEET TO A SET 1/2" IRON PIPE AT THE SOUTH COMMON CORNER OF LOTS 6 & 7; NORTH 78°18'46" EAST A DISTANCE OF 53.29 FEET TO A FOUND 1/2" IRON PIPE AT THE SOUTH COMMON CORNER OF SAID LOT 7 AND LOT 1 SAID FERTILE GARDENS PLACE; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARIES OF SAID LOT 1, FERTILE GARDENS PLACE, THE FOLLOWING TWO COURSES: NORTH 34°17'32" EAST A DISTANCE OF 54.04 FEET TO A FOUND 1/2" IRON PIPE; NORTH 60°45'56" EAST A DISTANCE OF 169.91 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. 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 2nd day of May, 2023. Further this Ordinance will publish on May 10, 2023 and will not become legal until 10 days following publication. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Hammons and Mr. Darby ABSTAIN: none _____________________________________ Jeff Free, Vice President _____________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk C-ZON-000037-2023 The following ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 55 OF 2023 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR THE SALE OF LOW CONTENT ALCOHOL FOR OFF PREMISE CONSUMPTION AT A GAS STATION/CONVENIENCE STORE, AM ONE STOP LLC, LOCATED AT 748 DIAMOND JACKS BOULEVARD, BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA. WHEREAS; Amjad Bayatena, AM One Stop LLC, has applied to the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission for Conditional Use Approval for the retail sale of low content alcohol, for off premise consumption at a gas station/convenience store, AM One Stop LLC, located at 748 Diamond Jacks Boulevard , Bossier City, Louisiana. WHEREAS; a public hearing for the Conditional Use application was held on April 10, 2023; 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 low content alcohol for off premise consumption at AM One Stop, 748 Diamond Jacks Boulevard, Bossier City, Louisiana is hereby approved. 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 2nd day of May, 2023. Further this Ordinance will publish on May 10, 2023 and will not become legal until 10 days following publication. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Hammons and Mr. Darby ABSTAIN: none _____________________________________ Jeff Free, Vice President ______________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk C-ALC-000047-2023 Agenda Item Called – Adopt an Ordinance approving a Conditional Use Approval for the sale of low content alcohol for on premise consumption at a restaurant, Flying Burger and Seafood, located at 3127 Airline Drive, Bossier City, Louisiana. Robert Kyle, Brian Kramer, and Kenny Fox spoke in opposition of Ordinance. Mr. Kyle referenced case law concerning an alcohol permit in Bastrop, Louisiana and how distance was measured. Mr. Kramer asked that business meet conditions before passing Ordinance. Mr. Fox spoke on the rise in crime related to alcohol. MPC Director, Carlotta Askew Brown and MPC Attorney, Neil Erwin spoke on State Alcohol laws, City Alcohol Ordinance and how distances were measured. Mr. Jacobs and Mr. Erwin reported that City should follow 2nd Circuit Court’s decision. Mr. Smith asked about conditions in Ordinance and Ms. Brown reported that no permit could be given until all conditions were met. Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to continue item until the May 23, 2023 Council Meeting so that more information could be gathered. Seconded by Mr. Smith No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 46 OF 2023 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF AN ACCOUNTS CLERK II 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 an Accounts Clerk II, due to a resignation in the Customer Service Department, with no impact to the existing budget. 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 2nd day of May, 2023. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Hammons and Mr. Darby ABSTAIN: none _____________________________________ Jeff Free, Vice President ______________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted:  RESOLUTION NO. 47 OF 2023 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF AN OFFICE MANAGER I DUE TO A TERMINATION 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 termination of an employee; and WHEREAS, this termination 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 an Office Manager I, due to a termination in the Customer Service Department, with no impact to the existing budget. 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 2nd day of May, 2023. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Hammons and Mr. Darby ABSTAIN: none _____________________________________ Jeff Free, Vice President ______________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 48 Of 2023 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF THREE (3) POLICE OFFICERS, ONE (1) POLICE RECORDS CLERK AND THE PROMOTIONS OF THREE (3) SERGEANTS 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 three (3) Police Officers, one (1) Police Records Clerk and the promotion of three (3) Sergeants is needed due to two (2) Police Sergeants retirement and the resignation of one (1) Police Officer and one (1) Police Records Clerk; 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. Vince Maggio, and adopted on this the 2nd day of May, 2023. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Hammons and Mr. Darby ABSTAIN: none _____________________________________ Jeff Free, Vice President _____________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted:  RESOLUTION NO. 49 OF 2023 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF A LABORER I DUE TO A TERMINATION IN 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 termination of an employee; and WHEREAS, this termination 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 Laborer I, due to a termination in the Customer Service Department, with no impact to the existing budget. 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. Don Williams, and adopted on this the 2nd day of May, 2023. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Hammons and Mr. Darby ABSTAIN: none _____________________________________ Jeff Free, Vice President ______________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk There being no further business to come before this Council, Council Vice President Free adjourned the meeting at 3:39 PM Respectfully submitted: Phyllis McGraw City Clerk Publish: May 10, 2023 Bossier Press Tribune