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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BOSSIER CITY STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 29, 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, August 29, 2023 at 3:00 PM Invocation was given by Council Member Jeffery Darby Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Chris Smith Roll Call as follows: Present: Honorable, President Jeff Free, Honorable Councilors Chris Smith, Brian Hammons, Jeffery Darby, Don Williams and Vince Maggio Absent: Honorable Councilor David Montgomery, Jr. Also Present: Mayor, Thomas H. Chandler, City Attorney Charles Jacobs, Deputy City Clerk, Amyanna Germany and City Clerk, Phyllis McGraw City Clerk, Phyllis McGraw, read statement about decorum during meeting and public participation in the meeting. Council President Free called Police Chief Daniel Haugen up to make presentations and recognize the Police Officers and citizen that showed exceptional bravery during the May 2, 2023 incident. Chief Haugen awarded Medal of Valor to Officer Kenny Gallon and Sergeant Kevin Freeman. He also awarded a Life Saving Award to Officer Danny Turner and a Civilian Award to Mr. James “Wes” Davis. He thanked them for their service. City Attorney, Charles Jacobs gave the Council and audience an update on the recent request for an Attorney General’s opinion on the Term Limits Petition. He noted letter from the Attorney General stating that they represent the Registrar of Voters and therefore they declined to issue an opinion. Mr. Jacobs recommended that the Council ask the Registrar of Voters to decertify the petition based on the missing information as required in Louisiana Revised Statute 18:3. Speaking against Mr. Jacobs recommendation were Council Member Brian Hammons and audience members Ryan Haygood, Wes Marriott, Lee Jeter, Sr., David Crockett and Alice Boyer. All above speaking audience members also asked Council to place petition on the ballot. By: Mr. Williams Motion to approve Minutes of August 15, 2023, Regular Council Meeting and dispense with the reading. Seconded by Mr. Smith No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion to amend the agenda to add New Business #12 – Adopt a Resolution asking for the Bossier Parish Registrar of Voters to decertify the petition from the Bossier Term Limits Coalition to call for a Special Election for term limits for the Bossier City Council and the Bossier City Mayor due to the petition failing to meet all requirements of Louisiana Revised Statute 18:3. (First and Final Reading) (Jacobs) (Item requested to be added on due to the time sensitivity of the matter) Seconded by Mr. Darby No comment Motion failed to be added due to not being unanimous Votes as follows: Yeas: Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio Nays: Mr. Smith and Mr. Hammons Absent: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Abstain: none By: Mr. Smith Motion to approve agenda Seconded by: Mr. Williams No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Ceremonial Matters/Recognition of Guests – Agenda item called - Police Chief, Daniel Haugen officer recognition for their heroic actions on May 2, 2023 – This item was moved up to Announcements at beginning of meeting. Unfinished Business – Agenda Item called - Adopt an Ordinance amending the 2023 General Fund Engineering Budget by Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) increasing expenditures for demolitions in the Property Standards Division. Council Members Mr. Hammons and Mr. Williams and Engineering, Ben Rauschenbach spoke on funding and discussed if more would be needed. Think this amount should be sufficient. The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 92 OF 2023 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2023 GENERAL FUND ENGINEERING BUDGET BY TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($20,000.00) INCREASING EXPENDITURES FOR DEMOLITIONS IN THE PROPERTY STANDARDS DIVISION. WHEREAS; the Property Standards Department has been diligent in patrolling the City for properties that are in violation of the City Code of Ordinances; and WHEREAS; the Property Standards Division has already scheduled numerous dilapidated and condemned properties for the demolition as approved by the Administrative Council; and WHEREAS; there are additional properties that could be completed this year if approved by the Administrative Council. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, agrees to appropriate $20,000 from the General Fund for Demolitions. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the 2023 General Fund Engineering Budget is hereby amended to increase expenditures for Demolitions by $20,000 and decrease Fund Balance by $20,000. 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 29th day of August, 2023. Further this Ordinance will publish on September 6, 2023 and will not become legal until 10 days following publication. AYES: Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. ABSTAIN: none _____________________________ _____________________________ Jeff Free, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 93 OF 2023 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $175,000 TO COVER PROJECT COSTS FOR LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS AT THE CITY MUNICIPAL COMPLEX IN REFERENCE TO THE LOUISIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION PUBLIC ENTITY ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRANT  WHEREAS; the City of Bossier City was successful in obtaining grant funding through the Louisiana Public Service Commission Entity Energy Efficiency Grant for lighting improvements at the City Municipal Complex; and WHEREAS; the Louisiana Public Service Commission has granted to Bossier City $109,650 for lighting fixture replacement at the Municipal Complex Parking Lot and the Fire Station Administration Building; and WHEREAS; the General Terms, Conditions and Understanding Memo requires the City to cover the costs of the project until the project is 100-percent complete and approved by the Louisiana Public Service Commission; and WHEREAS; there are funds available in the Sales Tax Capital Improvement Fund. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, hereby appropriates $175,000 to cover project costs for lighting improvements at the City Municipal Complex in relation to the Louisiana Public Service Commission Public Entity Energy Efficiency Grant. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the Mayor is authorized to enter into an agreement with EMA for design services for the proposed project. 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 Sales Tax Capital Improvement 2023 Budget is hereby amended to increase costs for the 2023 PSC Lighting Improvement Project and decrease fund balance by $175,000. 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 29th day of August, 2023. Further this Ordinance will publish on September 6, 2023 and will not become legal until 10 days following publication. AYES: Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. ABSTAIN: none _____________________________ _____________________________ Jeff Free, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Agenda Item called - Adopt an Ordinance appropriating the sum of four million dollars ($4,000,000.00) from the 2018 LCDA Bond Fund to provide a new Bossier City Senior Center. Tamara Crane, Director - Bossier Council on Aging, thanked the Council for potential funding and went over SAMS report showing Council on Aging services in Bossier City. Discussion from Council members Mr. Hammons, Mr. Williams, Mr. Smith and Mr. Darby on need for more information for facility, plans, potential costs, why there is need to lock in funding, request for possible funding assistance from Police Jury and State Community Development and what else fund will have to be used for. Angela Williamson, Finance reported if passed, there would be $7 Million left in fund. The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 94 Of 2023 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF FOUR MILLION DOLLARS ($4,000,000.00) FROM THE 2018 LCDA BOND FUND TO PROVIDE A NEW BOSSIER CITY SENIOR CENTER. ______________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City is committed to providing services to ensure quality of life to its senior residents; and WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City currently owns a facility/building managed by the Council on Aging to provide the senior residents of Bossier City to gather for various fellowship activities; and WHERAS, said existing facility is currently in a dilapidated condition; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened that four million dollars ($4,000,000.00) is hereby appropriated from the 2018 LCDA Bond Fund in order to either construct a senior center or to purchase and renovate an existing structure to be used as a Senior Center for the purposed described above. The above and foregoing Ordinance was discussed and opened for public input at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Jeffery Darby and seconded by Mr. Chris Smith and adopted on this the 29th day of August, 2023. Further this Ordinance will publish on September 6, 2023 and will not become legal until 10 days following publication. AYES: Mr. Smith, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: Mr. Hammons ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. ABSTAIN: none _____________________________ _____________________________ Jeff Free, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk New Business – The following ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 95 OF 2023 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 133 OF 2018, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND BEING 4.134 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, FROM R-A (RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURE) TO B-3 (GENERAL BUSINESS) FOR WORD OF GOD MINISTRIES LOCATED AT 1790 SWAN LAKE ROAD, BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA. SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that Ordinance No. 133 of 2018 of the City Council of the City of Bossier City, Louisiana, is hereby amended to provide that the zoning classification is hereby changed from R-A (Residential Agriculture) to B-3 (General Business) for the following: 4.134 acres, more or less, located at 1790 Swan Lake Road, Bossier City, Louisiana, more particularly described as: BEGINNING at the intersection of the north line of a certain 4.253 acre tract described in Conveyance Book 1000, Page 434 of the records of Bossier Parish, Louisiana with the east right of way of Swan Lake Road as described in Conveyance Book 1515, Page 293 and Conveyance Book 1522, Page 542 of the records of Bossier Parish, Louisiana, thence proceed along the east right way of Swan Lake Road the following two courses and distances: North 18° 37' 50" West a distance of 49.87 feet to a Point; North 22° 03' 11" West a distance of 77.21 feet to the intersection of said right of way with the centerline of Benoit Bayou; thence leaving said right of way proceed along said centerline the following 13 courses and distances: North 74° 05' 27" East a distance of 116.74 feet; North 38° 15' 09" East a distance of 63.31 feet; North 44° 15' 55" East a distance of 194.52 feet; North 81° 44' 52" East a distance of 165.31 feet; South 70° 42' 08" East a distance of 51.92 feet; South 52° 13' 49" East a distance of 105.29 feet; South 63° 42' 57" East a distance of 152.38 feet; South 50° 27' 06" East a distance of 51.86 feet; South 31° 49' 55" East a distance of 76.32 feet; South 55° 13' 18" East a distance of 27.18 feet; South 72° 43' 18" East a distance of 90.16 feet; South 80° 53' 33" East a distance of 84.14 feet; North 60° 08' 03" East a distance of 70.01 feet to the northwest corner of Lot 7, Harrison Business Park, as recorded in Conveyance Book 808, Page 98 of the records of Bossier Parish, Louisiana; thence leaving said centerline proceed South 34° 13' 35" East along the west line of said Lot 7 a distance of 20.19 feet; thence leaving said west line proceed South 65° 35' 38" West a distance of 452.90 feet to the southeast corner of said 4.253 acre tract; thence proceed North 23° 17' 26" West along the east line of said tract a distance of 329.88 feet (deed call = 330 feet) to the northeast corner of said tract; thence proceed South 67° 42' 39" West along the north line of said tract a distance of 514.13 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. Don Williams and adopted on this the 29th day of August, 2023. Further this Ordinance will publish on September 6, 2023 and will not become legal until 10 days following publication. AYES: Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. ABSTAIN: none _____________________________ _____________________________ Jeff Free, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk C-ZON-000116-2023 Agenda Item called - Adopt a Resolution announcing the intention of the Bossier City Council to start the process of selecting a Charter Review Commission. Speaking against Resolution and in favor of moving petition forward to the voters were audience members: Wes Marriott, David Crockett, Lee Jeter, Sr. and Ronald Cheatham. Council Member Hammons spoke against Charter Review Commission at this time and noted he and Council Member Smith tried to do one before. Council Member Smith is in favor of calling a Charter Commission but also wants to see Petition moved forward onto ballot. The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO 69 OF 2023 A RESOLUTION ANNOUNCING THE INTENTION OF THE BOSSIER CITY COUNCIL TO START THE PROCESS OF SELECTING A CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION WHEREAS, Bossier City Charter was last amened almost 20 years ago in 2005; and WHEREAS, Bossier City Council acknowledges that Charter Commissions are necessary to review and make recommendations to make sure that the City Charter adequately reflects the needs of the Citizens of Bossier City; and WHEREAS, the City Charter is very specific on how a Charter Commission must be selected and sets explicit time restraints for the Commission to finish the process and make recommendations; and WHEREAS, before an Ordinance can be passed calling for a Charter Review Commission, said Ordinance must include names of City Council and Mayor appointees and a draft of proposed Charter change recommendations. WHEREAS, The commission shall consist of nine (9) appointed persons who must be registered voters and resident of the City of Bossier City. Each City Council member shall nominate one person for appointment to the commission and the Mayor shall nominate two people. All commissioners must be approved by Ordinance and by a simple majority vote of the City Council members. Should the proposed Charter Commission not be approved by majority vote of the Council, said Commission cannot be established nor authorized to proceed necessitating multiple nominations until such a Commission as a whole is approved by majority vote. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that the City Council is in favor of establishing a Charter Commission pursuant to Chapter 21, Section 21.01 (a) of the City of Bossier City Charter and that the City Council and Mayor must present to the City Attorney and City Clerk, names and bios of their Charter Review Commission Candidates and a draft of recommended Charter changes by November 10, 2023. The above and foregoing Resolution was discussed and opened for public input at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Jeffery Darby and seconded by Mr. Don Williams, and adopted on this the 29th day of March, 2023. AYES: Mr. Smith, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: Mr. Hammons ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. ABSTAIN: none _____________________________ _____________________________ Jeff Free, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: Res 70 Of 2023 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REMOVAL OF ONE AUTO MECHANIC I POSITION AND ADJUSTMENT OF SALARIES FOR FLEET SERVICES PERSONNEL AND HIRING OF ONE AUTO MECHANIC II POSITION DUE TO RESIGNATION IN THE FLEET SERVICES DEPARTMENT RESULTING IN A NET NEUTRAL CHANGE TO THE OPERATING BUDGET. _____________________________________________________________________________  WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 76 of 2019 implemented a budgetary control requiring a resolution to be approved by the Bossier City Council prior to hiring or employment of any individual; and WHEREAS, the positions of Auto Mechanic I and Auto Mechanic II are vacant due to resignations in the Fleet Services department; and WHEREAS, filling both Auto Mechanic I and Auto Mechanic II positions has been unsuccessful; and WHEREAS, the current Fleet Services staff has taken on additional duties resulting from the vacancies; and WHEREAS, the duties of the entire department have also increased to keep up with existing workload; and WHEREAS, the elimination of the vacant Auto Mechanic I position would allow for a salary increase to each position within the Fleet Services Department; and WHEREAS, the removal of the Auto Mechanic I position and the salary adjustments of the remaining positions will result in a net neutral impact to the 2023 Fleet Services Department operating budget; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the Administration is authorized, through the Fleet Services Department, to proceed with removing one Auto Mechanic I position and adjusting the salaries of the existing Fleet Services Department personnel. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the Administration, is authorized, through the Fleet Services Department, to hire one Auto Mechanic II position due to resignation in the department. The above and foregoing Resolution 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 29th day of August, 2023. AYES: Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ _______________________ Jeff Free, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 71 OF 2023 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF A CLERK TYPIST II FOR THE SEWER MAINT. DIVISION IN PUBLIC UTILTIES. 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 any hiring of any personnel; and WHEREAS, the position of is vacant due to termination; and WHEREAS, the administration and the department assures that all current budgets have been verified and that no authorized salary has been exceeded; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the administration is authorized to proceed with hiring procedures for the fulfillment of this position. The above and foregoing Resolution was 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 29th day of August, 2023. AYES: Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ _______________________ Jeff Free, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 72 OF 2023 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF A SALES TAX AUDITOR DUE TO A RESIGNATION IN SALES TAX 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 Sales Tax Department has an available position due to resignation of an employee; and  WHEREAS, this resignation provides for an opportunity to hire a replacement; and WHEREAS, this action will have no impact on the existing budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the administration is authorized to hire a Sales Tax Auditor, due to a resignation in the Sales Tax 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 29th day of August, 2023. AYES: Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ _______________________ Jeff Free, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 73 OF 2023 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF A UTILITY WORKER FOR THE WATER DISTRIBUTION DIVISION IN PUBLIC UTILTIES. 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 any hiring of any personnel; and WHEREAS, the position of 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. Don Williams and adopted on this the 29th day of August, 2023. AYES: Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ _______________________ Jeff Free, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 74 Of 2023 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OR PROMOTION OF A RECREATION MAINTENANCE WORKER II AND BACKFILLING ANY POSITION THIS MAY CREATE FOR THE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 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 a Recreation Maintenance Worker II is vacant due to promotion, retirement, resignation or termination; and WHEREAS, the administration and the department assures that all current budgets have been verified and that no authorized salary has been exceeded; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the administration is authorized to proceed with hiring procedures for the fulfillment of this position. The above and foregoing Resolution was 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 29th day of August, 2023. AYES: Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ _______________________ Jeff Free, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 75 Of 2023 A RESOLUTION FOR PUBLIC WORKS TO FILL A FULL TIME DISPATCHER/CONTROL CLERK POSITION IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT DUE TO A VACANCY AND BACKFILL ANY VACANCY THIS CREATES 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, there is a vacant Dispatcher/Control Clerk position in Public Works Solid Waste division. 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 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 29th day of August, 2023. AYES: Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ _______________________ Jeff Free, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk By: Mr. Smith Motion to adopt a Resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in the City of Bossier City, State of Louisiana, to vote upon the adoption of amendments to the current City Charter of the City of Bossier City; making application to the State Bond Commission and providing for other matters in connection therewith. Seconded by Mr. Hammons Audience Members Wes Marriott, David Crockett, Lee Jeter and David Johnson spoke in favor of Resolution and demanded the Council to place term limits on ballot. Mayor spoke on need to do what citizens want and place petition on ballot. Council Member Mr. Smith and City Attorney, Charles Jacobs discussed Petition certification issues and possible legal issues with moving item forward to ballot and not moving item forward on the ballot. No further comment Motion failed with the following votes: Yeas: Mr. Smith and Mr. Hammons Nays: Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio Absent: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Abstain: none By: Mr. Smith Motion to approve Parade Permit Fee Waiver for Airline High School Homecoming Parade, October 5, 2023. Seconded by Mr. Williams No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Smith Motion to approve Parade Permit Fee Waiver for Parkway High School Homecoming Parade, October 5, 2023. Seconded by Mr. Maggio No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Reports – Angela Williamson, Finance Director – gave monthly Finance Report for month ending July 2023. She noted revenues were over budget by 27%, expenses were 6% under budget and Sales taxes were 5.5% under budget and explained the overages and the under budgets. She also went over manning report and water and sewer funds report. Ben Rauschenbach, Engineering – went over monthly Project Report. He reported that city currently has $73 Million in ongoing design and construction and went over some of the individual projects. He also noted ongoing private construction throughout the City. There being no further business to come before this Council, Council President Free adjourned the meeting at 4:21PM Respectfully submitted: Phyllis McGraw City Clerk Publish: September 6, 2023 Bossier Press Tribune