City Council

PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BOSSIER CITY STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 8, 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, October 8, 2024, at 3:00 PM Invocation was given by Council Member Jeffery Darby Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Jeff Free Roll Call as follows: Present: Honorable Councilor, President Don Williams, Honorable Councilors, Chris Smith, Brian Hammons, Jeffery Darby, Jeff Free and Vince Maggio Absent: Honorable Councilors, David Montgomery, Jr., Also Present: Mayor, Thomas Chandler, City Attorney, Charles Jacobs, Deputy City Clerk, Amyanna Germany and City Clerk, Phyllis McGraw City Clerk, Phyllis McGraw read the statement about decorum during the meeting and public participation in the meeting. Ceremonial Matters/Recognition of Guests – Bossier City Charter Commission members Vicky Whitman, Sandra Morehart, Debbie Martin and Lee Jeter spoke to Council and let them know that after 10 months of work they have finished the review of the Charter and have submitted it for the Council to place on the ballot. They spoke about the number of times they met and personally reviewed the City Charter and about the diverse group working on it. Mrs. Whitman thanked old and new Charter Commission members for all their hard work. City Attorney Charles Jacobs and Ms. Whitman also thanked Assistant City Attorney Rich Ray for stepping up when Mr. Jacobs became ill. Members of the Council thanked them for their service and hard work. Mr. Ray spoke about the next steps and that it could possibly be on the December 7, 2024 election if they amend the Agenda and adopt a Resolution today to send to the Bond Commission. He also spoke about the Ordinance process. By: Mr. Smith Motion to amend the agenda to remove New Business item #7 - Introduce Ordinance approving report of change order 12 for the construction of Citizens Bank Drive Roadway Extension in the amount of $2,533,740.91 into the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Phase II Project to be funded from the previously allocated $6,000,000.00 in the 2018 LCDA Bond associated with ORD. 105 of 2022. Seconded by Mr. Maggio No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Darby Motion to add New Business #16 to Agenda – 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 Bossier City; making application to the State Bond Commission and providing for other matters in connection therewith. Seconded by Mr. Williams Audience members Cassie Rogers, Robert Wright, Alice Boyer and Ruth Johnston spoke about need to add the peoples petition to agenda. Audience Member, Alice Boyer spoke about other issues she felt should be on agenda. After failure to abide by meeting rules repeatedly, Ms. Boyer was asked to leave the meeting. Mr. Hammons asked about the people’s petition that is still in Second Circuit Court of Appeal. Assistant City Attorney Mr. Richard Ray discussed process. Mr. Hammons wants to hold off until this is heard in Court and talked about the different views. Motion failed with the following votes: Yeas: Mr. Smith, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio Nays: Mr. Hammons Absent: Mr. Montgomery, Jr Abstain: none By: Mr. Darby Motion to add New Business #16 to Agenda – Introduce an Ordinance proposing amendments to the City Charter of the City of Bossier City as recommended by the Charter Review Commission. Seconded by Mr. Williams Audience members Tyre Venious and Cassie Rogers spoke about need to add both term limits. Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Darby Motion to approve the Agenda as amended. Seconded by Mr. Williams No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Smith Motion to approve minutes of the September 24, 2024, Regular Council meeting and dispense with the reading. Seconded by Mr. Darby No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Bids – Agenda item called “Witness Bid Opening for P24-08 Municipal Bldg. Chiller No. 3 Replacement RE-BID. Purchasing Agent,, Denna Beauchemin read the following bids: Boyer’s Mechanical $389,950.00 The Payne Company $397,000.00 Premier Plumbing Heating & Cooling Contractors $410,000.00 By: Mr. Smith Motion to approve reading of bids. Seconded by Mr. Free Mr. Hammons asked why this was being rebid and Ms. Beauchemin reported due to error on her part, project had to be rebid. No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Public Hearings/Actions on Unfinished Business: The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 100 OF 2024 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO DECLARE THAT AN EMERGENCY DID EXIST IN THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY WHICH AFFECTED PROPERTY, STRUCTURE AND SAFETY DUE TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR PIPE REHAB IN THE SHADY GROVE SUBDIVISION AT A COST OF $171,305.00 TO COME FROM THE STREETS AND DRAINAGE FUND WHEREAS, an emergency did exist which affected property, structure and safety within the City WHEREAS, the Public Works Department needs emergency support to have components replaced; and WHEREAS, the scope of work is beyond the expertise of the Public Works Department staff; and WHEREAS, it will be a cost of $171,305.00 in labor, equipment, and material to complete the repair efforts; and WHEREAS, $171,305.00 shall be appropriated from the Streets and Drainage Fund. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City does hereby declare that an emergency exists and authorizes the Mayor to appropriate $171,305.00 to come from the Streets and Drainage Fund to be used for the purpose of restoring the property, structure and safety of the Shady Grove Subdivision; 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 Streets and Drainage Budget is hereby amended to increase expenditures for the required repairs by $171,305.00 and decrease the fund balance to declare that an emergency by $171,305.00. 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 24th of September, 2024. Further this Ordinance will become legal immediately. AYES: Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. & Mr. Free ABSTAIN: none _____________________________ ____________________________ Don Williams, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 101 Of 2024 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 12 OF 24 APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL $17,077.81 FROM THE WATER CAPITAL AND CONTINGENCY FUND TO REPLACE THE RESERVOIR PUMP STATION GENERATOR. WHEREAS, Ordinance 12 of 2024 appropriated $250,000 from water capital and contingency fund to replace the reservoir pump station generator; and WHEREAS, ARCO provided an option for an upgraded 42-hour fuel tank and blue pillar monitoring system package; and WHEREAS, this generator is critical in providing emergency power during emergency power outage events, increased runtime is warranted; and WHEREAS, the cost to include the upgraded fuel capacity with diesel and electrical install is $17,077.81 for labor, equipment, and material; and WHEREAS, $17,077.81 shall be appropriated from the Water Capital Contingency Fund; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened that $17,077.81 is hereby appropriated from the Water Capital and Contingency Fund to upgraded fuel package and electrical install on the reservoir generator. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the 2024 Water Capital and Contingency Budget is hereby amended to increase expenditures to included upgraded fuel package and electrical install on the reservoir generator by $17,077.81 and decrease Fund Balance by $17,077.81.  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. Jeffery Darby and seconded by Mr. Brian Hammons and adopted on this the 8th of October, 2024. Further this Ordinance will publish on October 16, 2024 and will not be legal until 10 days following. AYES: Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free, and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. ABSTAIN: none _____________________________ ____________________________ Don Williams, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 102 Of 2024 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF THE OSHKOSH DEFENSE MAXXPRO MRAP (MINE RESISTANT AMBUSH PROTECTED) VEHICLE TO LOUISIANA FEDERAL PROPERTY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. WHEREAS, an Oshkosh Defense Maxxpro vehicle (Serial # 1HTWEADR29J699801) was donated and transferred unto the Bossier City Police Department, City of Bossier City from the Louisiana Federal Property Assistance Program in 2016 at no cost to the city other than a transportation fee; and WHEREAS, the maintenance costs and expenses of said vehicle have become extremely burdensome and expensive; said costs outweighing the utility of said vehicle; and WHEREAS, the Bossier City Police Department has declared the Oshkosh Defense Maxxpro MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) vehicle (Serial # 1HTWEADR29J699801) surplus to the needs of the department; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the Bossier City Council declares the Oshkosh Defense Maxxpro MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) vehicle (Serial # 1HTWEADR29J699801) surplus to the needs of the City and gives Bossier City Police Department authority to transfer said vehicle to Louisiana Federal Property Assistance Program (a non-profit state entity). 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. Vince Maggio and adopted on this the 8th of October, 2024. Further this Ordinance will publish on October 16, 2024 and will not be legal until 10 days following. AYES: Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free, and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. ABSTAIN: none _____________________________ ____________________________ Don Williams, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 103 Of 2024 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE 2024 SEWER FUND BUDGET ______________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the Bossier City Charter Section 6.06 Additional appropriations and budget amendments requires that additional appropriations be made by amending the respective budgets by ordinance; and WHEREAS, the wastewater treatment facilities have seen an increase in operational and maintenance costs; and WHEREAS, it is estimated that an additional appropriation of $25,600 from the Sewer Fund is needed to cover operational and maintenance costs for the remainder of the fiscal year; and WHEREAS, the 2024 Sewer Fund operating budget needs to be amended to appropriate additional funding to ensure sufficient funds are available to cover anticipated expenses for the remainder of the fiscal year. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, does hereby amend the 2024 Sewer Fund operating budget to increase the appropriations in division 72 Red River Wastewater Treatment Plant for man hours by $19,000 and in division 73 Sewer Maintenance for training, repairs/maintenance, and fuel by $6,600 for a total decrease net fund position by $25,600. 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. Jeffery Darby and adopted on this the 8th of October, 2024. Further this Ordinance will publish on October 16, 2024 and will not be legal until 10 days following. AYES: Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free, and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. ABSTAIN: none _____________________________ ____________________________ Don Williams, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 104 Of 2024 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE 2024 WATER FUND BUDGET ______________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the Bossier City Charter Section 6.06 Additional appropriations and budget amendments requires that additional appropriations be made by amending the respective budgets by ordinance; and WHEREAS, the water treatment facility and administration division has seen an increase in water production and man hours in 2024 due to supplying Barksdale Airforce Base, weather related events, and staffing shortages; and WHEREAS, the administration division requires an increase due to operator certifications, building maintenance and fuel; and WHEREAS, the required man hours, building improvements, operator certification classes, price of chemicals, laboratory testing, electricity, and natural gas required to treat City water have increased and it is estimated that additional appropriations of $64,900 for Water Fund are needed to cover operational costs for the remainder of the fiscal year; and WHEREAS, the 2024 Water Fund operating budget needs to be amended to appropriate additional funding to ensure sufficient funds are available to cover anticipated expenses for the remainder of the fiscal year.  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, does hereby amend the 2024 Water Fund operating budget to increase the appropriation for man hours, natural gas, chemicals, electricity, and laboratory testing in division 63 Water Treatment Plant by $54,000 and in division 61 Administration division for building improvements, operator certification classes, and fuel by $10,900. For a total decrease net position by $64,900. 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 8th of October, 2024. Further this Ordinance will publish on October 16, 2024 and will not be legal until 10 days following. AYES: Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free, and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. ABSTAIN: none _____________________________ ____________________________ Don Williams, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Public Hearing concerning the City's application to the United States Department of Justice to participate in the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Program. Chief Haugen discussed what grant was and what it was used for. Mr. Williams opened the Public Hearing up for comments. Audience member asked if grant money could be used to pay police salaries since they were underpaid. Mr. Williams reported that it could not. Hearing no further comments, Mr. Williams closed the hearing at 4:00 PM. New Business – 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 designate the Bossier City Civic Center as a Medical Needs Shelter site in the event of a declared emergency. Seconded by Mr. Maggio No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Hammons Motion to introduce an Ordinance appropriating one million six hundred thousand dollars ($1,600,000.00) from the 2018 LCDA Bond Fund for all project closeout costs and approving report of change orders 9, 10, 11, and 13 in the amount of $1,322,930.53 for the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Phase II Project. Seconded by Mr. Maggio Mr. Darby and Ben Rauschenbach discussed Change Order No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Smith Motion to introduce an Ordinance to provide $200,000 in supplemental funding for the City's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant to enhance and replace street lighting with modern and energy efficient LED lighting using the 2024 Riverboat Gaming Capital Projects Fund. Seconded by Mr. Free Mr. Hammons and Mr. Rauschenbach discussed the project and hopeful futre projects. No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams  Motion to introduce an Ordinance to approve Report of Change Order 1 for the Walbrook Park Maintenance Building project, with an increase of $11,010.23, for a total contract price of $490,101.23. Seconded by Mr. Maggio Comments Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Hammons Motion to introduce an Ordinance enacting Section 110-115 of the Bossier City Code of Ordinances prohibiting the parking of vehicles in front and side yards. Seconded by Mr. Smith Mr. Hammons explained his Ordinance and Council members discussed it and also Chief Haugen. Concerns about citizens that can’t park in street and not enough room in driveway that park in their yards, this would prohibit. Mr. Rauschenbach and Ms. Nottingham also spoke on issue. Police will have the discretion when issuing tickets. Mr. Hammons discussed people moving into our area and possibly businesses. Audience members Tyre Venious spoke about some laws are good but some have unintended consequences and Robert Wright spoke about water bill issue. No further comment Motion carried with the following vote: Yeas – Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio Nays – Mr. Darby and Mr. Williams Absent – Mr. Montgomery Abstain - none By: Mr. Smith Motion to introduce an Ordinance to approve report of Change Order 1 for the Municipal Complex Security Improvements Project, with an increase of $8,456.00, for a total Contract price of $826,456.00. Seconded by Mr. Maggio No comments Vote in favor of motion is unanimous The following Resolution offered and adopted: Resolution No. 76 Of 2024 A RESOLUTION FOR PUBLIC WORKS TO FILL A KENNEL WORKER I 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 Kennel Worker I 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. Jeff Free and seconded by Mr. Chris Smith and adopted on this the 8th day of October, 2024. AYES: Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ _______________________________ Don Williams, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 77 OF 2024 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OR PROMOTION OF A LABORER I DUE TO TERMINATION AND BACKFILLING ANY VACANT POSITIONS THIS MAY CREATE 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 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 Laborer I and backfill any vacancies this may create 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. Jeffery Darby and seconded by Mr. Chris Smith and adopted on this the 8th day of October, 2024. AYES: Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ _______________________________ Don Williams, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 78 Of 2024 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OR PROMOTION OF A RECREATION MAINTENANCE WORKER 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 Recreation Maintenance Worker 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. Jeff Free and seconded by Mr. Vince Maggio and adopted on this the 8th day of October, 2024. AYES: Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ _______________________________ Don Williams, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: Resolution No. 79 Of 2024 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REPLACEMENT OF ONE PART TIME POSITION DUE TO A RESIGNATION IN THE BOSSIER CITY MARSHAL’S OFFICE. _____________________________________________________________________________ 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, one part time 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. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the Bossier City Marshal’s Office is hereby authorized to replace one part time position due to a resignation and backfill any position this creates by hiring or promoting within the Bossier City Marshal’s Office. The above and foregoing Resolution was discussed and opened for public input at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Jeff Free and seconded by Mr. Chris Smith and adopted on this the 8th day of October, 2024. AYES: Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ _______________________________ Don Williams, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Agenda item called – Adopt a Resolution endorsing the City’s application to the United States Department of Justice to participate in the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Program. Audience member Robert Wright asked if this grant could be used for fund salaries for Police Officers since they are underpaid and Mr. Williams reported that unfortunately it could not. The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 80 Of 2024 A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE CITY’S APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM WHEREAS, any law enforcement initiative should be funded by the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program; and WHEREAS, the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program was implemented by H.R. 3036 and, in part, supports a broad range of law enforcement activities to prevent and control crime; and WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City possesses legal authority to apply for and receive a JAG grant award; and WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City will make the application to the Bureau of Justice Assistance for a joint award, to be shared between the Parish and the City, under this authorization for the purpose of providing extended law enforcement services to the citizens of Bossier City, Louisiana; and  WHEREAS, the Mayor of Bossier City names the Chief of Police as his designee for the purpose of signing this grant application and other grant documents; and WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City, in conjunction with the Bossier City Police Department, agrees to meet all grant requirements and to execute all proposed projects related thereto in a timely manner. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, hereby supports Mayor Thomas Chandler, Chief Executive Officer of Bossier City, and Chief Daniel Haugen, Chief of Police, in making the application for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. 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 8th day of October, 2024. AYES: Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ _______________________________ Don Williams, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO 81 of 2024 A RESOLUTION TO CHANGE THE NAME OF PORTIONS OF OLD BENTON ROAD HAMILTON ROAD TO WALTER O. BIGBY CARRIAGEWAY WHEREAS, the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway project is complete; and WHEREAS, Old Benton Road, from East Texas Street to Hamilton Road, and a portion of Hamilton Road, from Shed Road to Hamilton Road, are now part of the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway; and WHEREAS, the entire roadway will be named Walter O. Bigby Carriageway; and WHEREAS, residents and businesses with addresses on said streets have been notified of the pending name change. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, endorses and approves the renaming of portions of Old Benton Road and Hamilton Road to Walter O. Bigby Carriageway. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the effective date of the change will be January 1, 2025. 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 8th day of October, 2024. AYES: Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ _______________________________ Don Williams, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Agenda item called – Adopt a Resolution authorizing Mayor Thomas H. Chandler to execute the attached Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of Bossier City and the State of Louisiana between the City of Bossier City and the State of Louisiana, Division of Administration, Office of Facility Planning and Control. Mr. Darby and Ms. Nottingham discussed projects. The following Resolution offered and adopted: Resolution No. 82 Of 2024  A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZNG MAYOR THOMAS H. CHANDLER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY AND THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF FACILITY PLANNING AND CONTROL ______________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City received Capital Outlay funding in the amount of $1,000,000 from the Louisiana State Legislature in the 2024 Regular Legislative Session; and WHEREAS, The Capital Outlay Act requires that appropriations for Non-State Entities be administered by the Office of Facility Planning and Control under Cooperative Endeavor Agreements. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, hereby authorizes Mayor Thomas H. Chandler the authority to execute the attached Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of Bossier City and the State of Louisiana. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Mayor Thomas H. Chandler is authorized to sign any and all documents in connection with the furtherance of FP&C Project No. 50-M29-24-01. 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 8th day of October, 2024. AYES: Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ _______________________________ Don Williams, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Agenda item called – Adopt a Resolution authorizing the appointment of Mary Ward as Director of Parks and Recreation to be effective upon retirement of current Director. By: Mr. Smith Motion to adopt Seconded by Mr. Maggio Mr. Williams asked if Mr. Smith would rescind the motion so that item could be continued til next week. Mr. Smith rescinded his motion By: Mr. Williams Motion to continue this item until the October 22, 2024, City Council Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Darby Mayor asked why is was being continued. Mr. Williams reported that Mr. Montgomery would like to be present for vote to speak highly of Ms. Ward. Discussion about why Mr. Williams is asking to wait. Mayor concerned about waiting. No further comment Motion carried with the following vote: Yeas – Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio Nays – Mr. Smith and Mr. Hammons Absent – Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Abstain – none The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 83 OF 2024 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR THOMAS H. CHANDLER TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY AND THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY AND STATE OF LOUISIANA IN ORDER TO RECEIVE FUNDS  APPROPRIATED BY THE LOUISIANA STATE LEGISLATURE IN THE 2024 REGULAR LEGISLATIVE SESSION WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City is the recipient of multiple line-item appropriations totaling $795,000 (seven hundred ninety-five thousand dollars) in ACT 4 and ACT 776 of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session; and WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of the Treasury is administering the appropriated funds; and WHEREAS, in order to receive said funds, the State of Louisiana requires the execution of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of Bossier City and the Louisiana Department of the Treasury for each appropriation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of Bossier City, in regular session convened, does hereby authorize Mayor Thomas H. Chandler to execute the Cooperative Endeavor Agreements, complete in all their terms and provisions, on behalf of 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. Chris Smith and seconded by Mr. Jeff Free and adopted on this the 8th day of October, 2024. AYES: Mr. Smith, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., ABSTAIN: none ___________________________ _______________________________ Don Williams, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk By: Mr. Darby Motion to introduce an Ordinance proposing amendments to the City Charter of the City of Bossier City as recommended by the Charter Review Commission. Seconded by Mr. Williams Audience member Cassie Rogers spoke about Ordinance. Motion to continue for 2 weeks by Mr. Hammons, City Attorney, Charles Jacobs spoke on the process. Mr. Hammons rescinded. Motion carried with the following votes: Yeas – Mr. Smith, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio Nays – Mr. Hammons Absent – Mr. Montgomery, Jr Abstain - none Announcements - Mr. Williams announced that the Budget Workshop will begin following a 5-minute break There being no further business to come before this Council, Council Vice President Smith adjourned the meeting at 4:24PM Respectfully submitted: ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Publish October 23, 2024