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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BOSSIER CITY STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING JULY 2, 2024 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, July 2, 2024, at 3:00 PM Invocation was given by Council Member Chris Smith Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Brian Hammons Roll Call as follows: Present: Honorable Councilor, President Don Williams, Honorable Councilors, David Montgomery, Jr., Chris Smith, Brian Hammons, Jeffery Darby, Vince Maggio, and Jeff Free Also Present: Mayor, Thomas Chandler, City Attorney, Charles Jacobs and Deputy City Clerk, Amyanna Germany Deputy City Clerk, Amyanna Germany read the statement about decorum during the meeting and public participation in the meeting. Ceremonial Matters/Recognition of Guests – none By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to approve agenda. Seconded by Mr. Smith No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to approve minutes of the June 18, 2024, Regular Council meeting and dispense with the reading. Seconded by Mr. Smith No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Unfinished Business – The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 76 Of 2024 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE THOUSAND AND NO/100 ($175,000.00) DOLLARS TO COME FROM THE JAIL & MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS FUND TO MAKE REPAIRS AND SECURITY UPGRADES TO THE BOSSIER CITY MUNICIPAL COMPLEX. WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City is in the process of implementing upgrades and security improvements for the Municipal Complex located at 620 Benton Road; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to repair and add concrete and drainage throughout the Municipal Complex; and WHEREAS, One Hundred Seventy Five Thousand and no/100 ($175,000.00) dollars from the Jail & Municipal Buildings Fund is needed to cover the costs associated with these expenditures; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that One Hundred Seventy Five Thousand and no/100 ($175,000.00) dollars is hereby allocated from the Jail & Municipal Buildings Fund to cover these costs. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the 2024 Jail & Municipal Buildings Fund budget is hereby amended to increase expenditures for the Municipal Complex Security Improvements Project by One Hundred Seventy Five Thousand and no/100 ($175,000.00) dollars and decrease Fund Balance by One Hundred Seventy Five Thousand and no/100 ($175,000.00) dollars.  The above and foregoing Ordinance was discussed and opened for public input at open and legal session convened, was on motion by Mr. David Montgomery and seconded by, Mr. Chris Smith and adopted on this the 2nd, day of July, 2024. Further this Ordinance will publish on July 10, 2024, 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 ___________________________ _______________________________ Don Williams, Council President Amyanna Germany, Deputy City Clerk The following Ordinance offered [and adopted]: Ordinance No. 77 of 2024 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING A PORTION OF CHAPTER 6, SECTION 10, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, TO ALLOW THE SALE OF PACKAGED BEVERAGES OF HIGH AND LOW ALCOHOLIC CONTENT AND PACKAGED WINE FOR CONSUMPTION OFF THE PREMISES ON SUNDAY DURING DESIGNATED HOURS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. __________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the City of Bossier currently allows the sale of packaged beverages of low alcoholic content and wine for off-premises consumption on Sunday; and WHEREAS, retail dealers selling packaged beverages for off-premises consumption in Shreveport are allowed to sell on Sunday packaged beverages of high and low alcoholic content and packaged wine; and WHEREAS, the inconsistency in the regulations provides an economic disadvantage to retail dealers of packaged beverages for off-premises consumption that are located in Bossier City, as well as an inconvenience to customers shopping in Bossier City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City Louisiana, in regular session convened, that Sec. 6-10 (2) of the Code of Ordinances is amended and re- enacted to read as set forth herein. (2) Class "B" alcoholic beverage permit holders (which authorizes the dealer to sell in sealed containers prepared for transportation and consumption off the premises) may sell beverages of high and low alcoholic content and wine, for consumption off the permittee's premises on Sundays, but only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight. The above and foregoing Ordinance was discussed and opened for public input at open and legal session convened, was on motion by Mr. Brian Hammons and seconded by Mr. David Montgomery, Jr and adopted on this the 2nd, day of July, 2024. Further this Ordinance will publish on July 10, 2024, and will not become legal until 10 days following publication. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams and Mr. Free NAYS: Mr. Maggio ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ _______________________________ Don Williams, Council President Amyanna Germany, Deputy City Clerk 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 .73 acres, more or less, from R-LD (Residential Low Density) to B-1 (Business, Commercial Office) located at 2654 Old Minden Road, Bossier City, Louisiana, for a proposed office/neighborhood business. By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to continue Ordinance until July 16, 2024 meeting. Seconded by Mr. Hammons No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous 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 replace an 18 inch Gravity Sewer Main segment on the corner of Sunflower Blvd and Hwy. 71 at a cost of $122,505.44 to come from Sewer Capital and Contingency Fund. Mr. Hammons and Ben Rauschenbach, Engineering Department discussed project. Ordinance No. 78 Of 2024 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 REPLACE AN 18 INCH GRAVITY SEWER MAIN SEGEMENT ON THE CORNER OF SUNFLOWER BLVD AND HWY 71 AT A COST OF $122,505.44 TO COME FROM SEWER CAPITAL AND CONTINGENCY FUND. WHEREAS, gravity sewer mains are critical infrastructure in Bossier’s wastewater collection system and overtime the vitrified clay material has deteriorated from excessive use; and WHEREAS, the Public Utilities Department needed emergency support to replace this 18 inch sewer segment as it collapsed; and WHEREAS, the scope of work involved is beyond the Utility Department’s capabilities due to the size and scale of the equipment, material, and labor required; and WHEREAS, it will cost $122,505.44 in labor, equipment, and materials to complete the replacement of the main; and WHEREAS, $122,505.44 shall be appropriated from the Sewer 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 $122,505.44 to come from the Sewer Capital and Contingency Fund to be used for the purpose of replacing and repairing the gravity sewer main segment; 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 2024 Sewer Capital and Contingency Budget is hereby amended to increase expenditures for required repairs by $122,505.44 and decrease Fund Balance by $122,505.44. The above and foregoing Ordinance was discussed and opened for public input at open and legal session convened, was on motion by Mr. David Montgomery, Jr and seconded by Mr. Brian Hammons and adopted on this the 2nd, day of July, 2024. Further this Ordinance will publish on July 10, 2024, 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 ___________________________ _______________________________ Don Williams, Council President Amyanna Germany, Deputy City Clerk The following ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 79 OF 2024 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 70 of 2024, BY CORRECTING CERTAIN TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS IN THE BODY OF THE ORDINANCE WHEREAS; on June 4, 2024 the City Council of Bossier City approved Ordinance 70 of 2024 to amend the zoning classification for 1329 Airline Drive Bossier City, Louisiana from R-MD (Residential Medium Density) to B-2 (Limited Business ) and, WHEREAS; the body of the ordinance stated: 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-MD (Residential Medium Density) to B-1 (Limited Business) for the following: .4790 acres, more or less, located at 1329 Airline Drive Bossier City, Louisiana WHEREAS; the City Council of Bossier City desires to correct the typographical error in the ordinance; to reflect the new correct zoning classification B-2 (Limited Business); and, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. That Ordinance 70 of 2024 is hereby amended and corrected to read as follows: amend the zoning classification for 1329 Airline Drive Bossier City, Louisiana from R-MD (Residential Medium Density) to B-2 (Limited Business) The above and foregoing Ordinance was discussed and opened for public input at open and legal session convened, was on motion by Mr. David Montgomery, Jr and seconded by Mr. Chris Smith and adopted on this the 2nd, day of July, 2024. Further this Ordinance will publish on July 10, 2024, 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 ___________________________ _______________________________ Don Williams, Council President Amyanna Germany, Deputy City Clerk C-ZON-000030-2024 By: Mr. Darby Motion to introduce an Ordinance authorizing Mayor Thomas H. Chandler to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement between the City of Bossier City and the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services to shelter residents at the Brookshire Grocery Arena. Seconded by Mr. Smith Discussion by Mr. Williams, Mayor Chandler and Amanda Nottingham, CAO on exactly what the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement would entail. No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Agenda Item called - Introduce an Ordinance to amend the 2024 General Fund Budget to increase Fire Department vehicle repair and maintenance expenditures by One Hundred Thousand and no/100 ($100,000.00) dollars. Chief Zagone explained need for additional funds in repair and maintenance budget. Mr. Montgomery discussed changing funding source to EMS Capital. By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to change funding source to EMS Capital and introduce an Ordinance to appropriate $100,000 from the EMS Capital fund to increase the line item in the 2024 General Fund Budget by $100,000 for Fire Department Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Expenditures. Seconded by Mr. Smith No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 47 OF 2024 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE ENGAGEMENT OF BINGHAM ARBITRAGE REBATE SERVICES, INC. TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ARBITRAGE REBATE SERVICES TO THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY. ______________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Bingham Arbitrage Rebate Services, Inc., has conducted arbitrage rebate services for the City’s outstanding bond issues that require ongoing arbitrage compliance reporting in previous years; and WHEREAS, the City is required to have arbitrage rebate calculations for outstanding bond issues that require ongoing arbitrage compliance reporting annually until such time the calculations are no longer required; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Bossier City, in regular session convened, that the Director of Finance, is hereby authorized to execute a contract with Bingham Arbitrage Rebate Services, Inc. and said contract is hereby approved. The above and foregoing Resolution was discussed and opened for public input at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr and seconded by Mr. Chris Smith and adopted on this the 2nd day of July, 2024. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ _______________________________ Don Williams, President Amyanna Germany, Deputy City Clerk Agenda Item called – Adopt a Resolution authorizing Mayor Thomas H. Chandler to execute the attached agreements between the City of Bossier City and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development related to the Jimmie Davis Bridge – State Project No. H.001779/Federal Aid Project No. H001779. Mr. Darby, Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Williams and Mr. Montgomery asked questions on item. Ms. Nottingham explained agreements and gave clarification about exactly what ownership the city will be taking on this project, which will be just sidewalks and lighting on new bridge once it is complete and will share expenses with City of Shreveport. Mr. Rauschenbach explained that the city will not pay for anything to build but just take maintenance once completed. Council and Mr. Rauschenbach also discussed other items that the State will be reimbursing for and also issues with lighting along I-20. The following Resolution offered and adopted: Resolution No. 48 Of 2024 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZNG MAYOR THOMAS H. CHANDLER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY AND THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT RELATED TO THE JIMMIE DAVIS BRIDGE - STATE PROJECT NO. H.001779 / FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. H001779. ______________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the State of Louisiana, acting through the Department of Transportation and Development, is constructing a new four-lane bridge to replace the existing Jimmie Davis Bridge (LA 511); and WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City is agreeable to the terms of the Entity/State Agreement, Lighting Agreement, and Sidewalk Agreement; and WHEREAS, after the construction contract is complete, the City of Bossier City agrees to assume ownership and all liability and responsibility of roadway lighting, sidewalks and pedestrian facilities within the scope of said project, including, but not limited to repair, replacement, and energy costs, in accordance with the provisions set forth hereinafter. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the City of Bossier hereby authorizes Mayor Thomas H. Chandler the authority to execute the attached Entity/State, Lighting, and Sidewalk Agreements. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor be authorized to sign any and all documents in connection with the furtherance of State Project No. H.001779 / Federal Aid Project No. H001779. The above and foregoing Resolution was discussed and opened for public input at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery and seconded by Mr. Chris Smith and adopted on this the 2nd day of July, 2024. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: Mr. Hammons ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ _______________________________ Don Williams, President Amyanna Germany, Deputy City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 49 OF 2024 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF A LABORER 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 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. David Montgomery, Jr and seconded by Mr. Jeffery Darby and adopted on this the 2nd day of July, 2024. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ _______________________________ Don Williams, President Amyanna Germany, Deputy City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 50 Of 2024 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OR PROMOTION OF A LABORER I AND BACKFILLING ANY POSITION THIS MAY CREATE FOR THE PARKS & RECREATION 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 position of a Laborer I is vacant due to promotion, retirement, resignation or termination; and WHEREAS, the administration and the department assure 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. David Montgomery, Jr and seconded by Mr.Vince Maggio and adopted on this the 2nd day of July, 2024. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ _______________________________ Don Williams, President Amyanna Germany, Deputy City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 51 OF 2024 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OR PROMOTION OF A TAX AUDITOR DUE TO A RESIGNATION AND BACKFILLING ANY VACANT POSITIONS THIS MAY CREATE IN THE 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 or promote from within and backfill any vacancies created; 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 or promote a Tax Auditor and backfill any vacancies this may create 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. Jeffery Darby and seconded by Mr. David Montgomery Jr, and adopted on this the 2nd day of July, 2024. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ _______________________________ Don Williams, President Amyanna Germany, Deputy City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 52 OF 2024 A RESOLUTION FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES TO AMEND RES. #37 OF 2024 TO FILL A MAINTENANCE MECHANIC FOR THE RED RIVER WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND BACKFILL ANY VACANT POSITION THIS CREATES RESULTING IN A NET NEUTRAL CHANGE TO THE 2024 WASTEWATER FUND 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 the hiring or employment of any individual receiving wages, compensation, or remuneration for labor including temporary or contractual employment; and WHEREAS, the position of Maintenance Mechanic is vacant due to resignation, creating the need to fulfill by hiring or promoting from within and backfill any position this creates; and WHEREAS, the administration and department assure that the current budget has been verified and that funding available in the total budgeted salaries is not exceeded. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in regular session convened by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, that the Department of Public Utilities is hereby authorized to implement the proposed staffing and salary changes. The above and foregoing Resolution was discussed and opened for public input at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr and seconded by Mr. Chris Smith and adopted on this the 2nd day of July, 2024. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ _______________________________ Don Williams, President Amyanna Germany, Deputy City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: Resolution No. 53 Of 2024 A RESOLUTION FOR PUBLIC WORKS TO FILL A PART TIME KENNEL WORKER POSITION IN THE ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION AND BACKFILL ANY VACANT POSITION THIS CREATES. _____________________________________________________________________________ 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 receiving wages, compensation, or remuneration for labor including temporary or contractual employment; and WHEREAS, a part time Kennel Worker position is vacant due to a resignation creating the need to fulfill by hiring or promoting from within and backfill any position this creates; and WHEREAS, the administration and department assure that the current budget has been verified and that funding available in the total budgeted salaries is not exceeded; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the Department of Public Works is hereby authorized to replace a position due to openings and backfill any position this creates by hiring or promoting within the Department of Public Works 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. Brian Hammons and seconded by Mr. Vince Maggio and adopted on this the 2nd day of July, 2024. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ _______________________________ Don Williams, President Amyanna Germany, Deputy City Clerk Agenda item called – Adopt a Resolution to approve the use of city water to serve the PARC Subdivision. Mr. Hammons and Mr. Rauschenbach discussed Resolution and impact on city water capacity. The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 54 OF 2024 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE USE OF CITY WATER TO SERVE THE PARC SUBDIVISION. WHEREAS; The Parc Subdivision is being built outside the Bossier City limits near Kingston Road; and WHEREAS; the Parish of Bossier will be providing sewer service for the subdivision; and WHEREAS; it is within the City’s capacity and requested for permission for the City of Bossier City to serve the development with water; and WHEREAS; all permit fees, impact fees, and all other rules and regulations shall apply. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, resolves to approve the use of city water to serve The Parc Subdivision. 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. David Montgomery, Jr. and adopted on this the 2nd day of July, 2024. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ _______________________________ Don Williams, President Amyanna Germany, Deputy City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO 55 of 2024 A RESOLUTION DECLARING FRIDAY, JULY 5, 2024 AN ADMINISTRATIVE DOWN DAY FOR THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY. WHEREAS, July 4 is a scheduled holiday observed by the City of Bossier City each year; and, WHEREAS, by Proclamation Number 41 JML 2024, Governor Landry has declared Friday, July 5, 2024 a legal holiday in the State of Louisiana; and, WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council desire to declare Friday, July 5, 2024 an Administrative Down Day in the City of Bossier City, consistent with the Governor’s Proclamation, and to show their appreciation to City employees for their hard work and dedication; and, WHEREAS, all Municipal Buildings will be closed to the public on July 5, 2024.  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that Friday, July 5, 2024 is declared an Administrative Down Day for the City of Bossier City. The above and foregoing Resolution was discussed and opened for public input at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr. and seconded by Mr. Jeff Free and adopted on this the 2nd day of July, 2024. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ _______________________________ Don Williams, President Amyanna Germany, Deputy City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 56 Of 2024 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF TWO TRAFFIC CONTROL LEAD TECHNICIANS AND TWO TRAFFIC CONTROL TECHNINIANS IN THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DIVISION. 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 labor including temporary or contractual employment; and WHEREAS, the two positions of Traffic Control Lead Technician and two positions of Traffic Control Technician are vacant due to resignations; and WHEREAS, the administration and the department assure 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 these positions. The above and foregoing Resolution 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 2nd day of July, 2024. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ _______________________________ Don Williams, President Amyanna Germany, Deputy City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 57 OF 2024 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OR PROMOTION OF A TAX AUDIT SUPERVISOR DUE TO RESIGNATION AND BACKFILLING ANY VACANT POSITIONS THIS MAY CREATE IN THE 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 or promote from within and backfill any vacancies created; 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 or promote a Tax Audit Supervisor and backfill any vacancies this may create 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. Jeffery Darby and seconded by Mr. David Montgomery, Jr. and adopted on this the 2nd day of July, 2024. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ _______________________________ Don Williams, President Amyanna Germany, Deputy City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO 58 of 2024 A RESOLUTION DECLARING SUPPORT FOR THE GREAT(EST) AMERICAN CLEANUP WHEREAS, the citizens of Bossier City are dedicated to enhancing the beauty and cleanliness of our community; and, WHEREAS, we recognize the importance of preserving our environment and fostering civic pride among our citizens; and, WHEREAS, we acknowledge the transformative power of clean and green spaces to support and promote the wellbeing of all people; and, WHEREAS, America’s 250th Anniversary on July 4, 2026, presents a historic opportunity for us to showcase our commitment to sustainability and community beautification; and, WHEREAS, in support of The Great(est) American Cleanup, through Keep Bossier Beautiful, we commit annually to the following actions:  Organize five (5) new community cleanups to inspire our citizens of all ages to work together to remove litter from our streets, parks, waterways, and public spaces;  Host four (4) beautification events to plant native trees, shrubs, and flowers, nurture existing green spaces, and/or bring public art installations to Bossier City;  Organize three (3) reduce, reuse, recycle experiences in which we champion and act toward responsible waste disposal and resource conservation among our citizens;  Support two (2) engagement events where representatives from across the community can learn and share ideas and opportunities to create a cleaner and greener future for our Bossier City;   Hold one (1) event to celebrate our progress and achievements to help America look her best for her 250th Anniversary celebration. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we, the Bossier City Council, do hereby proclaim our support for The Great(est) American Cleanup. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that by declaring our support for The Great(est) American Cleanup with Keep America Beautiful, we intend to make Bossier City a shining example of environmental stewardship and community engagement as we work together to make our community cleaner, greener, and more beautiful for generations to come. The above and foregoing Resolution was discussed and opened for public input at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr. and seconded by Mr. Chris Smith and adopted on this the 2nd day of July, 2024. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ _______________________________ Don Williams, President Amyanna Germany, Deputy City Clerk By: Mr. Free Motion to approve joint appointment with the Police Jury, to reappoint Jeff Thigpen as a representative for the MPC Board. Appointment effective upon approval. The term will expire on 2 July 2030. Seconded by Mr. Smith No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Announcements – There being no further business to come before this Council, Council President Williams adjourned the meeting at 3:32 PM Respectfully submitted: ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Publish July 17, 2024