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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BOSSIER CITY STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 11, 2025 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, February 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM Council President, Don Williams called the meeting to order. Invocation was given by Council Member Jeffery Darby Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member David Montgomery, Jr. Roll Call as follows: Present: Honorable Councilor, President Don Williams, Honorable Councilors, David Montgomery, Jr., Chris Smith, Brian Hammons, Jeffery Darby, Jeff Free and Vince Maggio Also Present: Mayor, Thomas Chandler, City Attorney, Charles Jacobs, 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: Mayor Chandler presented Proclamations to Deputy of Superintendent of Support for the Louisiana State Police, Lt. Colonel Cordell Williams and Chief Executive Officer of the Bossier City Housing Authority, Bobby Collins in recognition of Black History Month and in honor of their service. Council Member Jeffery Darby present Proclamations to Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Department Assistant Chief, Makesha Harris-Evans, Bossier City Public Information Officer, Louis Johnson and Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Assistant Chief Deputy of Detention, Disha K. Darby in recognition of Black History Month and in honor of their service. By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to approve the agenda Seconded by Mr. Smith Audience member Cassie Rogers addressed Council on items she feels should be on agenda. No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Hammons Motion to approve minutes of January 28, 2025, and dispense with reading. Seconded by Mr. Maggio No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Public Hearings/Actions on Unfinished Business: Agenda Item called - Adopt an Ordinance proposing amendments to Section 3.01(b) and Section 4.01 of the City Charter of the City of Bossier City Audience members David Crockett and Cassie Rogers spoke on the history of this petition, their concerns about possible Charter violations and about Council members changing their stance on Term Limits. The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 18 OF 2025  AN ORDINANCE PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 3.01(b) AND SECTION 4.01 OF THE CITY CHARTER OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY. WHEREAS, Section 21.01(b) of the City Charter (the "City Charter") of the City of Bossier City (the "City") provides that amendments to the City Charter may be proposed by petition of electors of the City as set forth therein; and WHEREAS, the City has received a petition requesting that certain term limits be enacted, which petition was certified by the Registrar of Voters of Bossier Parish on July 25, 2024; and WHEREAS, in accordance with said petition and Section 3.20 and Section 21.04 of the City Charter, this City Council proposes to place on the ballot amendments to Section 3.01(b) and Section 4.01 of the City Charter; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that: SECTION i) Section 3.01(b) of the City Charter is proposed to be amended to read as follows: Section 3.01. Composition, qualifications and election. (b) Members of the City Council shall be eligible for re-election. No person who has been elected or appointed to serve as at-large and/or district Councilman/woman for three (3) terms shall be eligible to be appointed or elected to an additional term or portion thereof. For the purposes of this Section, all terms, or portions thereof, to which a person has been elected or appointed prior to January 1, 2024, will be counted toward the limitation provided for herein. SECTION 2. Section 4.01 of the City Charter is proposed to be amended to read as follows: Section 4.01. Election. (a) The Mayor shall be elected according to the laws of the state and serve a term of four (4) years. The term of office shall begin on July 1 of the year in which he/she was elected. (b) The Mayor shall be eligible for re-election. No person who has been elected to serve as Mayor for three (3) terms shall be eligible to be appointed or elected to an additional term or portion thereof. For the purposes of this Section, all terms, or portions thereof, to which a person has been elected or appointed prior to January 1, 2024, will be counted toward the limitation provided for herein. SECTION 3. This Ordinance is hereby adopted in accordance with Section 3.20 and Section 21.04 of the City Charter and said amendments shall become effective only upon ratification by the electors of the City at a special election to be called for said purpose. The above and foregoing Ordinance was discussed and opened for public input at open and legal session convened, was on motion of by Mr. Chris Smith and seconded by Mr. Brian Hammons, and adopted on this the 11th, day of February 2025, with the votes listed below. Further this Ordinance will publish on February 19, 2025, 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, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Agenda Item called - Adopt an Ordinance to amend the 2025 Water and Sewer Capital and Operating Fund Budgets Audience member David Crockett spoke about his perceived misinformation about the recent increase in water and sewer rates on Mr. Darby’s campaign and wants copy of rate study The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 19 Of 2025 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE 2025 WATER AND SEWER CAPTIAL AND OPERATING FUND BUDGETS ______________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, items within the approved 2025 water and sewer capital budgets need to be reclassified to the 2025 operating budget; and WHEREAS, a total of $283,000.00 from the water and sewer capital budgets needs to be reclassified to the water and sewer operating budgets. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, does hereby amend the 2025 Water Capital Budget to decrease Division 63 Water Treatment Plant expenses $130,500 and Division 64 Transmission and Distribution expenses $37,000, amend the 2025 Sewer Capital Budget to decrease Division 72 Red River Treatment Plant expenses $43,000, Division 74 Lift Station expenses $50,000, Division 75 Northeast Treatment Plant expenses $20,000 and Division 76 Environmental Affairs expenses $2,500, amend the 2025 Water Operating Budget to increase Division 63 Water Treatment Plant Building Repair and Maintenance $15,000 and Other Equipment Maintenance Contracts $115,500 and Division 64 Transmission and Distribution Equipment Repair and Maintenance $37,000, and amend the 2025 Sewer Operating Budget to increase Division 72 Red River Treatment Plant Equipment Repairs and Maintenance $43,000, Division 74 Lift Station Pumping Equipment Repair and Maintenance $50,000, Division 75 Northeast Treatment Plant Equipment Repair and Maintenance $20,000, and Division 76 Environmental Affairs Equipment Repair and Maintenance $1,500 and Travel and Training $1,000. 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 11th, day of February 2025, with the votes listed below. Further this Ordinance will publish on February 19, 2025, 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, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Agenda Item called - Adopt an Ordinance to approve report of Change Order 1 for the Golden Meadows Turn Lane Project, with an increase of $55,618.63, for a total contract price of $349,033.63. Audience member David Crockett questioned why the Change Order was required and not in the original contract. Mr. Hammons reported on it and that it was required by DOTD and the Railroad. The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 20 OF 2025 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE REPORT OF CHANGE ORDER 1 FOR THE GOLDEN MEADOWS TURN LANE PROJECT, WITH AN INCREASE OF $55,618.63, FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT PRICE OF $349,033.63. WHEREAS; the Golden Meadows Turn Lane Project required additional work to properly relocate obstructions to facilitate construction due to field conditions; and  WHEREAS; said work required an additional $55,618.63; and WHEREAS; an additional $55,618.63 will be added to the contract price, for a total contract of $349,033.63 for this project; and WHEREAS; no additional funding is needed to complete the project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, in regular session convened that the Bossier City Council does hereby approve report of Change Order 1 for the Golden Meadows Turn Lane Project, with an increase of $55,618.63, for a total contract price of $349,033.63; and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign any and all instruments 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 by Mr. Brian Hammons and seconded by Mr. Vince Maggio, and adopted on this the 11th, day of February 2025, with the votes listed below. Further this Ordinance will publish on February 19, 2025, 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, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Agenda Item called - Adopt an Ordinance to approve report of Change Order 2 for the Airline Drive Rehabilitation Project, with an increase of $26,413.50, for a total contract price of $1,167,040.54. The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 21 OF 2025 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE REPORT OF CHANGE ORDER 2 FOR THE AIRLINE DRIVE REHABILITATION PROJECT, WITH AN INCREASE OF $26,413.50, FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT PRICE OF $1,167,040.54. WHEREAS; the Airline Drive Rehabilitation Project required additional striping and electrical upgrades to the signal cabinet due to field conditions; and WHEREAS; said enhancements required an additional $26,413.50; and WHEREAS; an additional $26,413.50 will be added to the contract price, for a total contract of $1,167,040.54 for this project; and WHEREAS; no additional funding is needed to complete the project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, in regular session convened that the Bossier City Council does hereby approve report of Change Order 2 for the Airline Drive Rehabilitation Project, with an increase of $26,413.50, for a total contract price of $1,167,040.54, and an additional one hundred and seventeen (117) working days; and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign any and all instruments 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. Don Williams, and adopted on this the 11th, day of February 2025, with the votes listed below. Further this Ordinance will publish on February 19, 2025, 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, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk New Business – The following ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 22 OF 2025  AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR THE SALE OF HIGH AND LOW CONTENT ALCOHOL FOR ON PREMISE CONSUMPTION AT A RESTAURANT, LOOOSIANA BISTREAUX, LOCATED AT 2090 BROOKSHIRE ARENA DRIVE SUITE 200, BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA. WHEREAS; Josh Morvant, Red River Billiards, 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 restaurant, Looosiana Bistreaux, located at 2090 Brookshire Arena Drive Suite 200, Bossier City, Louisiana. WHEREAS; a public hearing for the Conditional Use application was held on January 21, 2025; 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 2090 Brookshire Arena Drive Suite 200, 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 by Mr. David Montgomery, Jr. and seconded by Mr. Brian Hammons, and adopted on this the 11th, day of February 2025, with the votes listed below. Further this Ordinance will publish on February 19, 2025, 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, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk C-ALC-000228-2024 By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Adopt an Ordinance approving a Conditional Use Approval for the retail sale of high and low content alcohol for on premise consumption at a billiards arena, Red River Billiards, located at 2090 Brookshire Arena Drive Suite 100, Bossier City, Louisiana Seconded by Mr. Maggio Mr. Hammons discussed with Ms. Askew-Brown to make sure this project would have a family area. Due to a computer glitch, this item will have to be placed on the February 25, 2025, agenda for another vote. The following ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 23 OF 2025 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 133 OF 2018, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND FROM B-1 (BUSINESS OFFICE) TO B-2 (LIMITED BUSINESS) BEING 2.09 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, FOR AN PROPOSED BOBA TEA AND COFFEE SHOP, LOCATED AT 2910 SHED ROAD, BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA. SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that Ordinance No. 133 of 2018 of the City Council of the City of Bossier City, Louisiana, is hereby amended to provide that the zoning classification is hereby changed from B-1 (Business Office) to B-2 (Limited Business) for the following: TRACT "A" A PORTION OF LOTS 14, 15, AND 16, CLOVERDALE FARMS SUBDIVISION, AS RECORDED IN BOOK 30, PAGE 629, OF THE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA. SAID PORTION BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A FOUND 3/4” DIAMETER IRON PIPE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 17, CLOVERDALE SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 1, RUN THENCE SOUTH 00°26'29” EAST A DISTANCE OF 153.82 FEET TO A FOUND 3/4” DIAMETER IRON PIPE, THENCE RUN NORTH 88°52'56” WEST A DISTANCE OF 531.42 FEET TO A SET "X” IN CONCRETE BEING ON THE SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SHED ROAD, THENCE RUN ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SHED ROAD A DISTANCE OF 373.99 FEET, SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 621.80 FEET AND A CHORD OF NORTH 48°53'33” EAST 368.38 FEET TO A SET 1/2” DIAMETER IRON PIPE, THENCE RUN NORTH 89°43'00” EAST A DISTANCE OF 251.65 FEET TO A SET 1/2” DIAMETER IRON PIPE, THENCE RUN SOUTH 00°31’59” EAST A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SAID TRACT CONTAINING 2.09 ACRES (90,844 SQUARE FEET). 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. Vince Maggio, and adopted on this the 11th, day of February 2025, with the votes listed below. Further this Ordinance will publish on February 19, 2025, 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, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk C-ZON-000204-2024 By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to introduce an Ordinance authorizing and approving the engagement of Heard, McElroy & Vestal, LLC to provide professional services to audit the financial statements of the Firemen's Pension and Relief Fund and Policemen's Pension and Relief Fund Seconded by Mr. Free No comment Motion carries unanimously By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to introduce an Ordinance to authorize the installation of a 4-Way Stop Sign at the intersection of Greenacres Boulevard and Fairmont Drive within the Greenacres Subdivision. Seconded by Mr. Maggio Audience member Sara Price shared her concerns on the Street and why the stop sign is needed. Audience member David Crockett spoke on the need for additional police. Mr. Maggio spoke on why he feels this sign is justified. Mr. Smith spoke about current stops signs on that street, traffic backup and concerned that others would come forward and request signs. Chief Haugen and Engineer Rauschenbach spoke about traffic control on this street. Mr. Hammons spoke on how much the stop sign on Sunflower has helped. No further comment Motion carries unanimously By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr Motion to introduce an Ordinance to amend the contract with Tyler Technologies to add planned annual continuing education (PACE) and strategic account management services Seconded by Mr. Smith Mr. Darby and Mr. Ray discussed the need for the agreement and that this will allow city to test out features at no additional cost. No further comment Motion carries unanimously By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to introduce an Ordinance to appropriate $80,000 from the Boardwalk Capital Fund for the purchase and installation of two EV charging stations at the Boardwalk Parking Garage. Seconded by Mr. Smith Comments and concerns from the Council about requested charging station location, liability issues, potential vandalism, and possible fire issues. Ms. Nottingham reported that the administration has looked at other locations on City property but felt this was best one. Council made suggestions on optional locations No further comment Motion fails with the following votes: Yeas: Mr. Smith Nays: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Hammons, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Maggio By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to introduce an Ordinance to authorize Mayor Thomas H. Chandler to sign a Subscription Agreement with Municode-CivicPlus for the annual codification of Code of Ordinance supplements. Seconded by Mr. Maggio No comment Motion carries unanimously The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 7 Of 2025 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REPLACEMENT OF ONE PART-TIME EVENT COORDINATOR POSITION FOR THE CIVIC CENTER. 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 part-time Event Coordinator at the Civic Center will be vacant due to a resignation NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Bossier City, in regular session convened, that the City Council of the City of Bossier does hereby authorize the hiring for the position of a part-time Civic Center Event Coordinator The above and foregoing Resolution 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. Vince Maggio and adopted on this the 11th day of February, 2025, by the following vote: 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 __________________________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Agenda item called – Adopt a Resolution to congratulate President Donald J. Trump Mr. Darby had the City Clerk to read the Resolution out loud. Mr. Darby spoke on what Council has in common with President Trump that they all have been elected and they choose to be public servants. Pray for those in leadership. Audience member David Crockett spoke about what President Trump accomplished and compared it to Cassie Rogers and Ruth Pope Johnson and asked Council to rescind a perceived invitation for illegal immigrants to come into this country. The following Resolution offered and adopted: Resolution No. 8 Of 2025 A RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP _____________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, President Donald J. Trump after being elected as President of the United States on November 5, 2024 and taking the oath of office on January 20, 2025 became only the second President in the history of the United States to be elected to a second non-contiguous term; and WHEREAS, President Donald J. Trump having won both the popular vote and the Electoral College vote, the first Republican President to do so since President George W. Bush; and WHEREAS, President Donald J. Trump has taken historic action in the first week of his term to address the immigration crisis and the current economic crisis; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that Bossier City congratulates President Donald J. Trump, the forty seventh (47th) President of the Unites States of America. The above and foregoing Resolution 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. Jeffery Darby and adopted on this the 11th day of February, 2025, by the following vote: 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 __________________________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: Resolution No. 9 Of 2025 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REPLACEMENT OF ONE PART-TIME POSITION DUE TO A RESIGNATION AND TO BACK FILL ANY POSITION THIS CREATES BY HIRING OR PROMOTING WITHIN 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 by Mr. David Montgomery, Jr. and seconded by Mr. Vince Maggio and adopted on this the 11th day of February, 2025, by the following vote: 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 __________________________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 10 Of 2025 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PROMOTION OF A CODE ENFORCEMENT INSPECTOR TO CODE ENFORCEMENT SUPERVISOR, DUE TO RETIREMENT, AND THE HIRING A CODE ENFORCEMENT INSPECTOR TO BACKFILL THE VACANT POSITION. 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 Code Enforcement Supervisor will be vacant due to retirement on March 31st, 2025; and WHEREAS, a qualified Code Enforcement Inspector will assume this position leaving a vacant Code Enforcement Inspector position to be filled; and WHEREAS, to keep a smooth and seamless transition, the department would like to start the job advertising, interview, and hiring process with a new hire start date no sooner than April 1, 2025. 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 promotion and 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 by Mr. David Montgomery, Jr. and seconded by Mr. Chris Smith and adopted on this the 11th day of February, 2025, by the following vote: 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 __________________________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Approve appointment of Lee Daville to the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Commission effective immediately to serve unexpired term that ends on December 31, 2026 Seconded by Mr. Smith Mr. Hammons asked that positions such as this be advertised. Mr. Daville thanked the Mayor and Council for the opportunity No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Approve appointment of Brian Crawford to the Caddo-Bossier Port Commission for a term effective February 17, 2025 for a six-year term that will expire on February 16, 2031. Seconded by Mr. Smith Mr. Hammons asked that the positions be advertised and that he didn’t know this position was coming up. Mr. Ray reported that it was presented to Council. Mr. Crawford spoke about the appointment No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Approve Parade Permit Fee Waiver for Sun City Elementary Mardi Gras March 4, 2025 Seconded by Mr. Smith No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Free Approve Parade Permit Fee Waiver for East Bank 5K & Beer Mile April 12, 2025 Seconded by Mr. Maggio Mr. Hammons received confirmation that the East Bank would be paying for the extra police No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Free Approve Parade Permit Fee Waiver for Run Like a Knight 5K March 2, 2025 Seconded by Mr. Maggio No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Williams Approve Parade Permit Fee Waiver for Waller's Mardi Gras Parade March 4, 2025 Seconded Mr. Free No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Mayor thanked the citizens for their confidence in him to continue to serve the city. Updated on Live Casinos opening and Bossier Chamber of Commerce banquet. There being no further business to come before this Council, Council President Williams adjourned the meeting at 3:38PM Respectfully submitted: ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Publish February 19, 2025