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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BOSSIER CITY STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 3, 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, October 3, 2023 at 3:00 PM Invocation was given by Council Member Chris Smith Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Jeff Free Roll Call as follows: Present: Honorable Councilor, President Jeff Free, Honorable Councilors David Montgomery, Jr., Chris Smith, Brian Hammons, Jeffery Darby, Don Williams and Vince Maggio 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. By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to amend agenda to add on New Business # 45 – Approve reappointment of Michael Vercher as the Bossier Parish Community College representative on the Personnel Board term effective October 1, 2023 and expires October 1, 2026. (Item being added by Administration since letter came after agenda due date) Seconded by Mr. Smith No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to approve agenda as amended Seconded by: Mr. Smith No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Ceremonial Matters/Recognition of Guests – Commission for Women – Mentee Recognition - President Rae Powell thanked Council for opportunity and Board Member Sonja Bailes spoke more on the program and had the young women to introduce themselves. All were high school seniors from Bossier Parish. Recognition of Cindy Dyer President of Louisiana Realters – Mayor Chandler presented Ms. Dyer a Proclamation proclaiming Tuesday, October 2, 2023 as Cindy Dyer Day in Bossier City. Ms. Dyer spoke to Council and thanked them and Mayor for the recognition. Minutes By: Mr. Williams Motion to approve Minutes of September 19, 2023, Regular Council Meeting and September 19, 2023, Budget Workshop and dispense with the reading. Seconded by Mr. Maggio No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Public Hearing/Actions on Unfinished Business – Public hearing concerning City's amendment to the FY 2019 Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant Funds and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (Public Law 116-1360 (Cares Act). Mr. Free called the Public Hearing to order. Mr. Bob Brown, Community Development Authority, went over the changes requested. Hearing no comments, Mr. Free closed the public hearing at 3:18PM New Business – Agenda Item called - Adopt an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 133 of 2018, by changing the zoning classification of a certain tract of land being 6.05 acres, more or less, from R-T (Racetrack) to I-1 (Light Industrial) for a proposed dog kennel business, Red Rover, located at 8070 East Texas Street, Bossier City, Louisiana. (First and Final Reading) (Favorable by MPC) (Askew-Brown) Mr. Hammons and Ms. Carlotta Askew-Brown discussed item. Owner will be moving from current location to this new location. The following ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 100 OF 2023 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 133 OF 2018, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND BEING 6.05 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, FROM R-T (RACETRACK) TO I-1(LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) FOR A PROPOSED DOG KENNEL BUSINESS, RED ROVER, LOCATED AT 8070 EAST TEXAS STREET, 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-T (Racetrack) to I-1 (Light Industrial) for the following: 6.05 acres, more or less, located at 8070 East Texas Street, Bossier City, Louisiana, more particularly described as: FROM N QUARTER COR OF SEC 17, RUN S 0 DEG 27 MIN 40 SEC E ALONG W LINE OF N 1/2 OF NE,1333.56 FT TO SW COR OF N 1/2 OF NE, THENCE S 89 DEG 44 MIN E ALONG S LINE OF N 1/2 OF NE 255.22 FT TO SELY R/W OF HWY 80, THENCE N 46 DEG 18 MIN E ALONG S R/W LINE OF US HWY 80, 375 FT FOR PT OF BEGIN, THENCE N 46 DEG 18 MIN E ALONG SELY R/W OF SAID HWY 352.88 FT, THENCE N 52 DEG 36 MIN E ALONG SELY R/W OF SAID HWY 50 FT TO PT ON SWLY HIGH BANK OF RED CHUTE BAYOU, THENCE IN A SELY DIRECTION ALONG SWLY HIGH BANK OF RED CHUTE BAYOU THE FOLLOWING THREE COURSES: S 51 DEG 04 MIN E 287.6 FT, S 42 DEG 31 MIN E 268.6 FT, S 55 DEG 03 MIN E 279.24 FT TO PT ON S LINE OF N 1/2 OF NE, THENCE N 89 DEG 44 MIN W ALONG S LINE OF N 1/2 OF NE 893.16 FT, TO A PT ON THE COMMON PROPERTY LINE WITH LOUISIANA DOWNS, THENCE N 47 DEG 20 MIN E 150.36 FT, THENCE N 42 DEG 40 MIN W 215.71 FT TO PT OF BEGIN, LESS TR DES IN VOL 946-589, SEC 17, T 18, R 12. 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 3rd day of October, 2023. Further this Ordinance will publish on October 11, 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 _____________________________ _____________________________ Jeff Free, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk C-ZON-000134-2023 The following ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 101 OF 2023 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR THE SALE OF HIGH AND LOW CONTENT ALCOHOL FOR ON PREMISE CONSUMPTION AT A CIGAR LOUNGE, CLUB MACANUDO, LOCATED AT 777 MARGARITAVILLE WAY, SUITE 200A, BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA. WHEREAS; Matthew St. Amant, SSCC Bossier City, LLC, has applied to the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission for Conditional Use Approval for the sale of high and low content alcohol, for on premise consumption at a cigar lounge, Club Macanudo, located at 777 Margaritaville Way, Suite 200A, Bossier City, Louisiana. WHEREAS; a public hearing for the Conditional Use application was held on September 11, 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 the sale of high and low content alcohol for on premise consumption at Club Macanudo, 777 Margaritaville Way, Suite 200A, 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. Don Williams and seconded by Mr. Chris Smith and adopted on this the 3rd day of October, 2023. Further this Ordinance will publish on October 11, 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 _____________________________ _____________________________ Jeff Free, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk C-ALC-000156-2023 The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 102 Of 2023 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THAT AN EMERGENCY DOES EXIST IN THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY AFFECTING PROPERTY, HEALTH, AND SAFETY DUE TO THE NEED TO REMOVE MOLD IN THE FIRING RANGE BUILDING AT A COST OF FORTY THOUSAND AND NO/100 ($40,000.00) TO COME FROM THE JAIL AND MUNICIPAL BUILDING FUND. WHEREAS, the firing range building serving Bossier City Police and Fire Departments, located at 488 Bodcau Dam Road is contaminated with mold; and WHEREAS, said firing range is necessary to maintain annual training for the safety and welfare of the citizens of Bossier City; and WHEREAS, said building needs to be immediately repaired due to the health hazards mold is known to cause; and WHEREAS, the cost of repair of said building is in the amount of FORTY THOUSAND AND NO/100 ($40,000.00); NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that an emergency exists in the City of Bossier City affecting property, public health, and safety due to the need to repair the firing range building; BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that FORTY THOUSAND AND NO/100 ($40,000.00) be appropriated from the Jail and Municipal Buildings Fund to repair the firing range building. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the 2023 Jail and Municipal Buildings Fund budget is hereby amended to increase expenditures to repair the firing range building by $40,000.00 and decrease fund balance by $40,000.00. 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 3rd day of October, 2023 and becomes legal immediately AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none _____________________________ _____________________________ Jeff Free, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 103 Of 2023 AN ORDINANCE TO DECLARE THAT AN EMERGENCY DOES EXIST IN THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY WHICH COULD AFFECT PROPERTY, PUBLIC HEALTH, AND SAFETY DUE TO THE REQUIREMENT TO MODIFY THE MEMBRANE FILTRATION SYSTEM FOR BOSSIER’S WATER TREATMENT FACILITY AT A COST OF $36,000.00 TO COME FROM THE WATER CAPITAL AND CONTINGENCY FUND. WHEREAS, the membrane filtration system used to treat water at Bossier’s water treatment facility is no longer functioning properly, mostly due to the formation of moisture in compressed air system that feeds to all membrane racks. This condition was created due to the unusual weather patterns that are causing extreme fluctuations in the ambient air temperatures. This condition could put the water treatment facility at risk of water quality disruption; and WHEREAS, the Public Utilities Department needs emergency support to purchase and install components that will remedy this condition; and WHEREAS, the scope of work involved is beyond the expertise of the water treatment operational staff; and WHEREAS, it will cost of $36,000.00 in labor, equipment, and material to complete the repair efforts; and WHEREAS, $36,000.00 shall be appropriated from the Water Capital and Contingency Fund. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, 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 $36,000.00 to come from the Water Capital and Contingency Fund to be used for the purpose of the membrane compressed air system modifications; 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 Water Capital and Contingency Budget is hereby amended to increase expenditures for required repairs by $36,000.00 and decrease Fund Balance by $36,000.00. 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 3rd day of October, 2023. Further this Ordinance will become legal immediately. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none _____________________________ _____________________________ Jeff Free, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk By: Mr. Hammons Motion to introduce an Ordinance authorizing a variance to Ordinance No. 79 of 2008. Seconded by Mr. Williams No comments Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to introduce an Ordinance to approve report of Change Order 1 for the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Beautification efforts within Phase I of the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway with an increase in project cost of $17,660.03 and adding an additional one hundred and forty-three days. Seconded by Mr. Williams Audience member Mr. Robert Wright questioned need for change orders why isn’t more being included in original bids. Mr. Ben Rauschenbach addressed Mr. Wrights questions. Mr. Hammons spoke on his concerns with this project and asked questions that Mr. Rauschenbach answered. Mr. Smith also spoke on issues he sees with project and money spent on it and asked questions about it that Mr. Rauschenbach answered. Motion carried with the following votes: Yeas – Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio Nays – Mr. Smith and Mr. Hammons Absent – none Abstain – none By: Mr. Williams Motion to introduce an Ordinance authorizing the reclassification of a vacant Engineering Aide IV position to an Engineering Aide I position with salary reduction and hiring of the position, creation and hiring of a part-time Engineering Aide I position, and increasing the salaries for the Flood Plain Analyst, Office Manager III, and Engineering Aide II positions all within the Engineering Department resulting in a net neutral change to the Operating budget. Seconded by Mr. Smith No comments Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Agenda item called - Introduce an Ordinance to adopt the General Fund Budget for 2024 By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to combine 2024 Operating and Capital Budgets into one item. Seconded by Mr. Williams Mr. Hammons asked about changes to budget. Ms. Williamson reported same version as presented in workshop. Audience Member Mr. David Crockett checked to make sure he would have an opportunity to comment on budgets. Mr. Free reported this is just to combine them. No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to continue the introduction of the 2024 Operating and Capital Budgets until the November 7, 2023 meeting. Seconded by Mr. Williams Mr. Montgomery and Mr. Williams both made statements on why they want to continue budgets and looking at budgets more. Mayor Chandler looks forward to working with them. Audience member Mr. David Crockett spoke on his thoughts of budgets. Public Hearing on budgets will be at Council Meeting on October 17, 2023. No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion to introduce an Ordinance amending Ordinance 179 of 2022 for repairs and upgrades to the Northside Pump Station adding an additional $40,0000.00 to the project to come from Sewer Capital and Contingency funds. Seconded by Mr. Maggio Mr. Hammons and Ben Rauschenbach discussed location and need for project. Mr. Montgomery questioned typo on title. Typo on Agenda Fact Sheet, but Ordinance has correct amount $40,000.00. No further comments Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Darby Motion to introduce an Ordinance authorizing the elimination of one vacant Utility Worker I position and allocation of the salary surplus equally among the twelve current Water Treatment Division Employees within the Public Utilities Department resulting in a net neutral change to the Operating budget. Seconded by Mr. Smith No comments Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Smith Motion to introduce an Ordinance amending the 2023 General Fund Engineering Budget by forty-two thousand dollars ($42,000.00) increasing expenditures for contract mowing charges in the Property Standards Division. Seconded by Mr. Williams No comments Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Darby Motion to introduce an Ordinance authorizing the reclassification of a vacant electrician III position to a utility worker II position with salary reduction and hiring of the position, reduction of salary for a vacant foreman I position, and increasing the salaries for two utility worker I positions all within the Lift Station Division of Public Utilities resulting in a net neutral change to the Operating Budget. Seconded by Mr. Smith No comments Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion to introduce an Ordinance amending the 2023 General Fund Engineering Budget by twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) increasing expenditures for advertising and legal notices. Seconded by Mr. Darby No comments Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion to introduce an Ordinance to amend the 2023 Sewer Capital and Contingency Budget. Seconded by Mr. Maggio No comments Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion to introduce an Ordinance authorizing Mayor Thomas H. Chandler to execute the attached First Amendment to License and Naming Rights Agreement between the City of Bossier City and Brookshire Grocery Company. Seconded by Mr. Smith Mr. Darby, Mr. Hammons and Mr. Charles Jacobs discussed item, contract lengths for naming rights and ASM Global. No further comments Vote in favor of motion is unanimous The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 81 OF 2023 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF A WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR FOR THE RED RIVER TREATMENT PLANT IN PUBLIC UTILTIES. 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 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator 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. Don Williams and seconded by Mr. Jeffery Darby and adopted on this the 3rd day of October, 2023. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ _______________________ Jeff Free, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 82 Of 2023 A RESOLUTION FOR PUBLIC WORKS TO FILL AN EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I POSITION IN STREETS AND DRAINAGE DUE TO RESIGNATION AND BACKFILL ANY POSITION 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 position due to a resignation: 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 authorizing Public Works to fill this vacant position. 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. Vince Maggio and adopted on this the 3rd day of October, 2023. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ _______________________ Jeff Free, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 83 OF 2023 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN AMENDEMENT TO THE FY 2019 ACTION PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AND THE CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT (PUBLIC LAW 116-1360 (CARES ACT). BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bossier City, Louisiana that the City of Bossier City Council hereby supports the City’s Five-Year Consolidated Strategy Plan and Action Plan and application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for funding (Entitlement Status) under authority of the Consolidation for the following: Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS): title I of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. 12702-12711; Community Development Block Grants (CDBG): title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. 5304-5320; The Coronavirus Aid, Relief And Economic Security Act (Cares Act) (Public Law 116-136) that makes available supplemental Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for grants to prevent, prepare for and respond to coronavirus: Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG): title VI, subtitle B, of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 11371-11378; HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME): title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez Nation Affordable Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. 12741-12839; Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA): the AIDS; Housing Opportunity Act, 42 U.S.C. 12901-12912; Also serving as a basis for determining requirements in this rule are the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-3619), title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act, and Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u). WHEREAS, the primary objective of the Community Development Entitlement Program is the development of viable urban communities, including decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income, and whereas, consistent with this primary objective, the Federal Assistance realized from this application is for the support of community development activities which are directed toward the following specific objectives: (1) The elimination of slums and blight and the prevention of blighting influences and the deterioration of property and neighborhood and community facilities of importance to the welfare of the community, principally persons of low and moderate income; (2) The elimination of conditions which are detrimental to health, safety and public welfare, through code enforcement, demolition, interim rehabilitation assistance, and related activities; (3) The conversation of the city’s housing stock in order to provide a decent home and a suitable living environment for all persons, but principally those of low and moderate income; (4) The improvement of the quality of community services, principally for persons of low and moderate income, which are essential for sound community development; (5) The reduction of the isolation of income groups within communities and geographical areas and the promotion of an increase in the diversity and vitality of neighborhoods of housing opportunities for person of lower income and the revitalization of deteriorating neighborhoods to attract persons of higher income; and (6) The restoration and preservation of properties of special value or historic, architecture or aesthetic reasons. WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City possess legal authority to apply for this substantial grant amendment: NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Bossier City hereby supports Thomas H. Chandler, Mayor of Bossier City, Louisiana, the chief official of Bossier City, to apply for and sign all documents as necessary and appropriate to transfer funds in the following amounts: Funding will be transferred from and to the following CDBG CV and CDBG CV2 activities: Funding will be transferred from the following: Name FY HUD# ID# Amount CV2-Planning and Administration 2019 445 23 $73,983 Funding will be transferred to the following: Name FY HUD# ID# Amount CV2-Utilities & Rental Assistance 2019 444 22 $73,983 Location: Community Wide Total New Funding Amount: $400,453.00 + $73,983.00 = $474,436.00 Outcome/Objective Number: O5Q Subsistence Payments Performance Indicator: Number of Persons that have been assisted by CV-Rent and Utility Subsidies Regulatory Cites: 24CFR 570.207(b)(4) AND Funding will be transferred from the following: Name FY HUD# ID# Amount CV- Small Business Forgivable Loans 2019 424 20 $25,000 CV-Default/Loss Mitigation & Home Retention 2019 423 19 $18,326 $43,326 Funding will be transferred to the following: Name FY HUD# ID# Amount CV- CAREER AND JOBS DEVELOPMENT 2019 421 17 $43,326 Location: Community Wide Total New Funding Amount: $200,000.00 + $43,326.00 = $243,326.00 Outcome/Objective Number: O5H Employment Training Performance Indicator: Number of Persons that have been assisted by CV-Employment Training Regulatory Cites: 24CFR 570.201(e) NOW THEREFORE, Be it Resolved that the City of Bossier city hereby supports Thomas H. Chandler, Mayor of Bossier City, Louisiana, the chief official of Bossier City, to apply for and sign all document as necessary and appropriate in the City’s application of Housing and Urban Development Programs. 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. Jeffery Darby and adopted on this the 3rd day of October, 2023. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ _______________________ Jeff Free, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Agenda Item called - Adopt a Resolution supporting the City of Bossier City's project selection by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for the 2023 Transportation Alternatives Program. Mr. Hammons asked about project. Ms. Amanda Nottingham explained it’s funding from the Transportation Alternate Plan thru the Federal Government and gave the location of project and what the project includes. Mr. Darby thanked Mr. Rauschenbach and his staff for their work on getting funding for project. No further comment The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 84 of 2023 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY’S PROJECT SELECTION BY THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT FOR THE 2023 TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM. WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City submitted an application to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP); and WHEREAS, the project submitted by the City of Bossier City has been selected to receive funding from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development; and WHEREAS, the program requires a commitment of matching funds from the City of Bossier City equal to fifteen percent (15%) of the eligible reimbursement costs of the project which is $256,129.35 (two hundred fifty-six thousand, one hundred twenty-nine dollars and thirty-five cents); and WHEREAS, the TAP awards will be granted in the order the recipients’ acceptance packages are received and the City desires to submit our acceptance expeditiously. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, does hereby support the City’s application and funding award from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for the 2023 Transportation Alternatives Program with a commitment to provide the required Local Match funds. 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 3rd day of October, 2023. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none 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 Member Mr. Wes Marriott spoke in favor of Resolution and urged Council to pass. Motion failed with the following vote: Yeas – Mr. Smith and Mr. Hammons Nays – Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio Absent – none Abstain – none By: Mr. Hammons Motion to approve Parade Permit Fee Waiver for Brookshire's + Super 1 Foods Heroes Run, October 21,2023. Seconded by Mr. Williams Mr. Hammons and Police Chief Haugen spoke on parade and issues from parade last year due to multiple events. Chief Haugen reported that they were working closely with all involved agencies and the parade organizer to make this year better. Mr. Jacobs reported he is involved and will be working with all involved parties to put a plan in place on this parade. No further comments Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Motion to approve reappointment of Michael Vercher as the Bossier Parish Community College representative on the Personnel Board term effective October 1, 2023 and expires October 1, 2026. Seconded by Mr. Maggio No comments Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Announcements Mayor Chandler reminded everyone about the National Night Out events this evening and encouraged citizens to go out and meet their neighbors. Mr. Free read a list of registered event locations. Mr. Free reminded audience and Council about Public Hearing on 2024 Budgets at next meeting on October 17, 2023. There being no further business to come before this Council, Council President Free adjourned the meeting at 4:04PM Respectfully submitted: Phyllis McGraw City Clerk Publish: October 11, 2023 Bossier Press Tribune