City Council

PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BOSSIER CITY STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 26, 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, August 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM Council President, Chris Smith called the meeting to order. Invocation was given by Council Member Joel Girouard Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Craton Cochran Roll Call as follows: Present: Honorable Councilor, President Chris Smith, Honorable Councilors Craton Cochran, Brian Hammons, Debra W. Ross, Cliff Smith, Joel Girouard, and Vince Maggio Also Present: City Attorney, Charles Jacobs, and City Clerk, Phyllis McGraw City Clerk, Phyllis McGraw read the statement about public participation in the meeting and disclosure of conflicts. Ceremonial Matters/Recognition of Guests Lisa Welch, Ralph Hollis, and Wayne Stine with AT&T spoke about their fiber upgrades and answered questions from Council members concerning locations where work is currently and future locations, explained that the limitations on fiber haven’t been found yet, and when the project is estimated to be complete. They also addressed Council members concerns about damage, materials left undone, trucks being marked and about people knocking on doors. By: Mr. Girouard Motion to approve agenda Seconded by Mr. Cliff Smith No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mrs. Ross Motion to approve Minutes of August 12, 2025, Regular Meeting and August 8, 2025 Special Meeting and dispense with the reading. Seconded by Mr. Maggio No comment Vote in favor of motion Public Hearings/Actions on Unfinished Business The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 95 OF 2025 AN ORDINANCE ALLOCATING $200,000.00 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SANITARY SEWER LIFT STATION ALONG VEVA DRIVE AND SHED ROAD TO PROVIDE SEWER SERVICE TO CUSTOMERS WITHIN THIS AREA USING THE SEWER CAPITAL AND CONTINGENCY FUND TO COVER ALL PROJECT COSTS. WHEREAS; the Public Utilities Department has received a request to provide additional sewer capacity along Shed Road near Veva Drive for existing facilities in this area; and WHEREAS; The total cost of the proposed improvements is $200,000.00; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, authorizes the Mayor to appropriate $200,000.00 to come from the Sewer Capital and Contingency fund to be used for the construction of a new sewer lift station along Veva Drive and Shed Road; 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 2025 Sewer Capital and Contingency Budget is hereby amended to increase expenditures for the construction of a new sewer lift station along Veva Drive and Shed Road by $200,000 and decrease Fund Balance by $200,000. The above and foregoing Ordinance was discussed and opened for public comment in open and legal session convened, was adopted on a motion by Mr. Brian Hammons and seconded by Mr. Vince Maggio and adopted on the 26th day of August 2025, with the votes listed below. Further this Ordinance will publish on September 3, 2025 and become 10 days following publication Yeas: Mr. Chris Smith, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Hammons, Mrs. Ross, Mr. Cliff Smith, Mr. Girouard, and Mr. Maggio Nays: none Absent: none Abstain: none ______________________________ _________________________________ Chris Smith, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Agenda item called - Adopt an Ordinance levying ad valorem taxes on all property subject to taxation by the City of Bossier City, Louisiana, for the year 2025, and providing the manner of assessment and collection thereof Audience member David Crockett expressed concerns about Council raising taxes and a need for more information on fact sheets. Mr. Chris Smith and Ms. Williamson explained that it wasn’t a tax increase and that it was exactly what was charged last year which is 21.50 mills The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 96 OF 2025 AN ORDINANCE LEVYING AD VALOREM TAXES ON ALL PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION BY THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA, FOR THE YEAR 2025, AND PROVIDING THE MANNER OF ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION THEREOF ______________________________________________________________________________ BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Bossier, Louisiana, in regular session convened that the following millages are hereby levied on the 2025 tax roll on all property subject to taxation by the City of Bossier City, Louisiana: MILLAGE Mill Key #5078001 General Alimony (Bossier City) 5.25 Mills Mill Key #5078002 Fire & Police Department 7.85 Mills Mill Key #5078004 Fire & Police Salaries 5.84 Mills Mill Key #5078005 Fire & Police Departments 2.56 Mills BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the proper administrative officials be and they are hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to spread said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, upon the assessment roll for the year 2025, and to make the collection of the taxes imposed for and on behalf of the taxing authority, according to law, and that the taxes herein levied shall become a permanent lien and privilege on all property subject to taxation as herein set forth, and collection thereof shall be enforceable in the manner provided by law. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. The above and foregoing Ordinance was discussed and opened for public comment in open and legal session convened, was adopted on a motion by Mrs. Debra W. Ross and seconded by Mr. Joel Girouard and adopted on the 26th day of August 2025, with the votes listed below. Further this Ordinance will publish on September 3, 2025 and become 10 days following publication Yeas: Mr. Chris Smith, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Hammons, Mrs. Ross, Mr. Cliff Smith, Mr. Girouard, and Mr. Maggio Nays: none Absent: none Abstain: none ______________________________ _________________________________ Chris Smith, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 97 Of 2025 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE 2025 ARENA OPERATIONS SPECIAL REVENUE FUND BUDGET IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT BUDGET ACT ______________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the Local Government Budget Act requires budget amendment when total revenue and other sources plus projected revenue and other sources within a fund are failing to meet total budgeted revenues and other sources by five percent or more, when total actual expenditures and other uses plus projected expenditures and other uses, within a fund, are exceeding the total budgeted expenditures and other uses by five percent or more, and when actual beginning fund balance, within a fund, fails to meet estimated beginning fund balance by five percent or more and fund balance is being used to fund current year expenditures; and WHEREAS, the Arena Operations Fund projected revenue for 2025 is below budgeted revenue by 6%; and WHEREAS, the Arena Operations Fund actual beginning fund balance for 2025 is below the budgeted beginning fund balance by 15% and fund balance is being used to fund current year expenditures. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, does hereby amend the 2025 Arena Operations Fund Budget to decrease Direct Event Income by $368,670 and Beginning Fund Balance by $187,458. The above and foregoing Ordinance was discussed and opened for public comment in open and legal session convened, was adopted on a motion by Mr. Joel Girouard and seconded by Mrs. Debra W. Ross and adopted on the 26th day of August 2025, with the votes listed below. Further this Ordinance will publish on September 3, 2025 and become 10 days following publication Yeas: Mr. Chris Smith, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Hammons, Mrs. Ross, Mr. Cliff Smith, Mr. Girouard, and Mr. Maggio Nays: none Absent: none Abstain: none ______________________________ _________________________________ Chris Smith, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 98 OF 2025 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE REPORT OF CHANGE ORDER 1 FOR THE 2024 CITYWIDE STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, WITH AN INCREASE OF $8,500.00, FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT PRICE OF $146,125.00. WHEREAS; Ordinance 149 of 2023 appropriated $1,500,000.00 for the 2024 Citywide Street Improvements; and WHEREAS; the 2024 Citywide Street Improvement Project has required an increase of inspection hours due to working in multiple locations at the same time with longer hours; and WHEREAS; the contractor has erosion control and striping remaining for this project with an anticipated increase of $8,500.00 for completion of the Construction Administration and Inspection; and WHEREAS; the additional service fees will be appropriated using the reference funding. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, approves the Report of Change Order 1 for the 2024 Citywide Street Improvements Project, with an increase of $8,500.00 for a total contract price of $146,125.00. 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 comment in open and legal session convened, was adopted on a motion by Mr. Brian Hammons and seconded by Mr. Cliff Smith and adopted on the 26th day of August 2025, with the votes listed below. Further this Ordinance will publish on September 3, 2025 and become 10 days following publication Yeas: Mr. Chris Smith, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Hammons, Mrs. Ross, Mr. Cliff Smith, Mr. Girouard, and Mr. Maggio Nays: none Absent: none Abstain: none ______________________________ _________________________________ Chris Smith, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 99 OF 2025 AN ORDINANCE ALLOCATING $3,000,000.00 TO FUND PHASE ONE OF THE WATER METER REPLACEMENT PROJECT WHEREAS, the existing water meters have reached the end of useful life; and WHEREAS, many water meters are no longer able to provide water usage data; and WHEREAS, a comprehensive meter replacement plan is necessary to update water meters throughout the City’s water distribution network; and WHEREAS, phase one of the project will replace all commercial meters and all non- functioning residential meters at an estimated cost of $3,000,000.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, in regular session convened, that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, does hereby appropriate $2,700,000.00 from the Public Health and Safety Trust Fund and $300,000.00 from the Parkway Capital Fund; and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the 2025 Public Health and Safety Trust Fund Budget is hereby amended to increase the appropriation for Water Meters by $2,700,00.00 and decrease Fund Balance by $2,700,000.00; and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the 2025 Parkway Capital Fund Budget is hereby amended to increase the appropriation for Water Meters by $300,00.00 and decrease Fund Balance by $300,000.00; and The above and foregoing Ordinance was discussed and opened for public comment in open and legal session convened, was adopted on a motion by Mr. Brian Hammons and seconded by Mr. Cliff Smith and adopted on the 26th day of August 2025, with the votes listed below. Further this Ordinance will publish on September 3, 2025 and become 10 days following publication Yeas: Mr. Chris Smith, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Hammons, Mrs. Ross, Mr. Cliff Smith, Mr. Girouard, and Mr. Maggio Nays: none Absent: none Abstain: none ______________________________ _________________________________ Chris Smith, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Agenda item called - Adopt an Ordinance authorizing Mayor Thomas H. Chandler to execute a purchase agreement in conjunction with Ordinance 94 of 2023 Audience member and Council on Aging Director, Tamara Crane spoke about ways to contact the Council on Aging because seniors have questions and that not all Council members could answer their questions. She spoke about her concerns about the Council on Aging would lose space with the new building. She also spoke about the senior’s citizens wish list for upgrades that they want the city to do. Mr. Chris Smith spoke about lack of full knowledge about building space until the purchase goes thru and that at this moment, everything is just estimates. He also noted that after pulling the design and plans from 2023 that Ms. Crane and the architect came up with, based on the Council on Aging needs, is about the same as what is being proposed for them with the new building. He also noted the time frame for the city to have more information. Mr. Hammons asked about funding that Council on Aging receives from other organizations. Audience member, Debra Croke spoke about concerns about City not spending the 4 million dollars that was dedicated on the Council on Aging as the Ordinance states and that they shouldn’t have to share space with the other city departments and if so, they want the rest of the money. Mr. Chris Smith reminded her that it’s ultimately the tax payer’s money. Mrs. Ross asked about purchase price and Mr. Chris Smith noted that the final price wasn’t settled yet until the Mayor Chandler, was able to sign the purchase agreement and negotiate. Audience member Kay Ander thanked Council for doing this. The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 100 OF 2025 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MAYOR THOMAS H. CHANDLER TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH ORDINANCE 94 OF 2023 ____________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Ordinance 94 of 2023 appropriated $4,000,000.00 from the 2018 LCDA Bond Fund to provide a new Bossier City Senior Center; and WHEREAS, a suitable location has been found that will serve this purpose that does not exceed the allocation; and WHEREAS, this property has enough space to allow the City to consolidate some departments and agencies and eliminate leases and maintenance to create efficiency; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, the City Council of Bossier City, in regular session convened, authorizes Mayor Thomas H. Chandler to execute a Purchase Agreement in conjunction with Ordinance 94 of 2023. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Mayor Thomas H. Chandler is hereby authorized to sign any and all deeds, closing statements, offer letters, or options in conjunction with said property. The above and foregoing Ordinance was discussed and opened for public comment in open and legal session convened, was adopted on a motion by Mr. Brian Hammons and seconded by Mrs. Debra W. Ross and adopted on the 26th day of August 2025, with the votes listed below. Further this Ordinance will publish on September 3, 2025 and become 10 days following publication Yeas: Mr. Chris Smith, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Hammons, Mrs. Ross, Mr. Cliff Smith, Mr. Girouard, and Mr. Maggio Nays: none Absent: none Abstain: none ______________________________ _________________________________ Chris Smith, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 101 OF 2025 AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE INSTALLATION OF 4-WAY STOP SIGNS AT BOTH INTERSECTIONS OF PERSERVE BLVD. AND COLLUM DR. , THE INTERSECTION OF FULLILOVE DR. AND WILDER ST. AND AT THE INTERSECTION OF ANITA ST. AND GAY BLVD. _________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Bossier City desires to install a 4-way stop signs at both intersections of Preserve Blvd. and Collum Dr. , intersection of Fullilove Dr. and Wilder Street and also at the intersection of Anita St. and Gay Blvd. to be able to control speeding and other unsafe driving. NOW , THEREFORE, BE IT ORDANED that the City Council of the City of Bossier City, Louisiana, in Regular Session convened, does hereby authorize the installation of a 4-way stop signs at both intersections of Preserve Blvd. and Collum Dr. the intersection of Fullilove Dr. and Wilder St. and also at the intersection of Anita St. and Gay Blvd. The above and foregoing Ordinance was discussed and opened for public comment in open and legal session convened, was adopted on a motion by Mr. Brian Hammons and seconded by Mrs. Debra W. Ross and adopted on the 26th day of August 2025, with the votes listed below. Further this Ordinance will publish on September 3, 2025 and become 10 days following publication Yeas: Mr. Chris Smith, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Hammons, Mrs. Ross, Mr. Cliff Smith, Mr. Girouard, and Mr. Maggio Nays: none Absent: none Abstain: none ______________________________ _________________________________ Chris Smith, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Agenda item called - Adopt an Ordinance authorizing Mayor Thomas H. Chandler to execute the attached cooperative endeavor agreement between the City of Bossier City and the Bossier Council on aging to set forth terms and conditions under which the city and the BCOA will cooperate to facilitate the BCOA's use of the premises for the delivery of senior citizens programs and services. Audience member and Council on Aging Director, Tamara Crane expressed concerns about the agreement and what the Council on Aging might have to pay for on their wish list and what the city should pay for as far as repairs. City Attorney, Charles Jacobs spoke about defining improvements could be vague and that it needs to be more specific. Mr. Chris Smith asked for clarification on who would handle the improvements that the Council on Aging is wanting. Ms. Nottingham spoke that a call was scheduled with the Bond Attorney to see what could and could not be spent from the Bond for the Council on Aging wish list since the Council on Aging wasn’t a division of the City nor a government entity. Ms. Crane argued that the 4 million that was appropriated in the Ordinance 94 of 2023 was supposed to be for Council on Aging and her concern is that the Council on Aging wouldn’t have access to the full building. Mr. Hammons asked Ms. Crane about money they receive from other sources and they discussed potential savings at the new building. By: Mr. Chris Smith To continue Council on Aging agreement until the September 10, 2025 meeting to research further. Seconded by Mr. Cliff Smith Mr. Girouard wanted clarification that this would not affect the building sale and was told it would not. No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous New Business – Agenda item called - Adopt an Ordinance approving a Conditional Use Approval for the retail sale of low content alcohol for off premise consumption at a convenience store with fuel sales, located at 5500 Shed Road, Bossier City, Louisiana. Mr. Hammons discussed with Ms. Askew-Brown about his concerns with a convenience store and getting their alcohol license before the building is built and the possibility of an ownership change prior to actually opening. The following ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO.102 OF 2025 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR THE SALE OF LOW CONTENT ALCOHOL FOR OFF PREMISE CONSUMPTION AT A C-STORE WITH FUEL SALES, LOCATED AT 5500 SHED ROAD, BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA. WHEREAS; Cardinal on Shed LLC has applied to the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission for Conditional Use Approval for the sale of low content alcohol, for off premise consumption at a C-Store with fuel sales, located at 5500 Shed Road, Bossier City, Louisiana. WHEREAS; a public hearing for the Conditional Use application was held on August 11, 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 being: Favorable recommendation by the Bossier Metropolitan Planning Commission with the following condition: That the business hours be limited to 5:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. on weekdays and 5:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. on weekends. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. That the Conditional Use for the sale of low content alcohol for off premise consumption at 5500 Shed Road, Bossier City, Louisiana is hereby approved. The above and foregoing Ordinance was discussed and opened for public comment in open and legal session convened, was adopted on a motion by Mr. Brian Hammons and seconded by Mr. Joel Girouard and adopted on the 26th day of August 2025, with the votes listed below. Further this Ordinance will publish on September 3, 2025 and become 10 days following publication Yeas: Mr. Chris Smith, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Hammons, Mrs. Ross, Mr. Cliff Smith, Mr. Girouard, and Mr. Maggio Nays: none Absent: none Abstain: none ______________________________ _________________________________ Chris Smith, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk C-ALC-000096-2025 Agenda item called - Adopt an Ordinance approving a Conditional Use Approval for the retail sale of high and low content alcohol for off premise consumption at a liquor store, located at 5520 Shed Road, Bossier City, Louisiana. Mr. Hammons asked about this item as well. Concerned about this liquor store being right beside the convenience store. Ms. Askew-Brown explained that one would be on one side and the other would be on the other side of the street. This location will be a liquor store and a coffee shop and separated by a wall. Mr. Girouard asked about restrictions placed on business. Ms. Askew-Brown stated there were restrictions concerning opening and closing times. Those times would be 10AM-10PM on weekdays and 10AM to 11PM on weekends. The following ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 103 OF 2025 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR THE SALE OF HIGH AND LOW CONTENT ALCOHOL FOR OFF PREMISE CONSUMPTION AT A LIQUOR STORE, LOCATED AT 5520 SHED ROAD, BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA. WHEREAS; Shops on Shed LLC has applied to the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission for Conditional Use Approval for the sale of high and low content alcohol, for off premise consumption at a liquor store, located at 5520 Shed Road, Bossier City, Louisiana. WHEREAS; a public hearing for the Conditional Use application was held on August 11, 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 being: Favorable recommendation by the Bossier Metropolitan Planning Commission with the following condition:  The establishment be open only between the hours of 10am to 10pm weekdays and 10am to 11pm weekends. 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 off premise consumption at 5520 Shed Road, Bossier City, Louisiana is hereby approved. The above and foregoing Ordinance was discussed and opened for public comment in open and legal session convened, was adopted on a motion by Mr. Brian Hammons and seconded by Mrs. Debra Ross and adopted on the 26th day of August 2025, with the votes listed below. Further this Ordinance will publish on September 3, 2025 and become 10 days following publication Yeas: Mr. Chris Smith, Mr. Cochran, Mrs. Ross, Mr. Cliff Smith, Mr. Girouard, and Mr. Maggio Nays: Mr. Hammons Absent: none Abstain: none ______________________________ _________________________________ Chris Smith, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk C-ALC-000097-2025 By: Mr. Girouard Motion to introduce an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 76 of 2025 by correcting certain typographical errors in the body of the ordinance to reflect the new correct address of 1855 Innovation Drive Suite 100. Seconded by Mr. Cliff Smith No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mrs. Ross Motion to introduce an Ordinance appropriating $350,000.00 from the Streets and Drainage Fund to provide the required local match for Facility Planning and Control Project Number 50-M29-24-01 for Benton Road Repairs, Planning and Construction Seconded by Mr. Maggio No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Hammons Motion to introduce an Ordinance authorizing Mayor Thomas H. Chandler to execute the attached cooperative endeavor agreement between the City of Bossier City and the Bossier Parish Coroner and the Bossier Parish Sheriff pursuant to LA R.S. 40:1216.1 to establish a SANE Program in Bossier Parish Seconded by Mr. Maggio Chief Daniel Haugen and Coroner Dr. Williams explained the current process and the need for this. Mr. Girouard and Mr. Hammons spoke in favor and appreciation of this Ordinance and asked Chief Haugen to let them know if additional funds are needed. No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Hammons Motion to introduce an Ordinance to declare certain movable equipment owned by the City of Bossier City as surplus to the City's needs and provide for disposal according to law. Seconded by Mr. Maggio No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Hammons Motion to introduce an Ordinance to enlarge the limits and boundaries of the City of Bossier City by annexing approximately 1.00 acres adjacent to the current city limits east of Swan Lake Road and south of Innovation Drive. (B1 Bank) Seconded by Mr. Maggio No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 49 OF 2025 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF A DISPATCHER/CONTROL CLERK DUE TO VACANCY FROM RETIREMENT: 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 Building Maintenance Department has an available position due to retirement; and WHEREAS, this vacancy 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 and legal session convened, that the administration is authorized hire a Dispatcher/Control Clerk in the Building Maintenance Department with no impact to the existing budget. The above and foregoing Resolution was presented and opened for public comment in open and legal session convened, was adopted on a motion by Mrs. Debra Ross and seconded by Mr. Brian Hammons and adopted on the 26th, day of August 2025 by the following vote: Yeas: Mr. Chris Smith, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Hammons, Mrs. Ross, Mr. Cliff Smith, Mr. Girouard, and Mr. Maggio Nays: none Absent: none Abstain: none ______________________________ _________________________________ Chris Smith, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 50 OF 2025 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OR PROMOTION OF A MAINTENANCE MECHANIC II DUE TO RETIREMENT AND BACKFILLING ANY VACANT POSITION THIS MAY CREATE IN THE BUILDING MAINTENANCE 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 Building Maintenance Department has an available position due to retirement; and WHEREAS, this vacancy provides for an opportunity to hire a replacement or promote from within and backfill any vacancy 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 and legal session convened, that the administration is authorized hire or promote a Maintenance Mechanic II and backfill any vacancy this may create in the Building Maintenance Department with no impact to the existing budget. The above and foregoing Resolution was presented and opened for public comment in open and legal session convened, was adopted on a motion by Mr. Brian Hammons and seconded by Mr. Joel Girouard and adopted on the 26th, day of August 2025 by the following vote: Yeas: Mr. Chris Smith, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Hammons, Mrs. Ross, Mr. Cliff Smith, Mr. Girouard, and Mr. Maggio Nays: none Absent: none Abstain: none ______________________________ _________________________________ Chris Smith, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION 51 OF 2025  A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF A UTILITY WORKER II FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT IN PUBLIC UTILITIES. _____________________________________________________ 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. WHEREAS, the position of Utility Worker II is vacant due to resignation and WHEREAS, the administration and the department assured 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 presented and opened for public comment in open and legal session convened, was adopted on a motion by Mrs. Debra Ross and seconded by Mr. Vince Maggio and adopted on the 26th, day of August 2025 by the following vote: Yeas: Mr. Chris Smith, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Hammons, Mrs. Ross, Mr. Cliff Smith, Mr. Girouard, and Mr. Maggio Nays: none Absent: none Abstain: none ______________________________ _________________________________ Chris Smith, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 52 OF 2025 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OR PROMOTION OF AN ACCOUNTS CLERK II DUE TO SEPARATION 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 separation of an employee; and WHEREAS, this separation 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 an Accounts Clerk II 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 presented and opened for public comment in open and legal session convened, was adopted on a motion by Mr. Brian Hammons and seconded by Mrs. Debra Ross and adopted on the 26th, day of August 2025 by the following vote: Yeas: Mr. Chris Smith, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Hammons, Mrs. Ross, Mr. Cliff Smith, Mr. Girouard, and Mr. Maggio Nays: none Absent: none Abstain: none ______________________________ _________________________________ Chris Smith, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk By: Mr. Cliff Smith Motion to approve Parade Permit Fee Waiver for Parkway High School Homecoming Parade September 25, 2025 Seconded by Mr. Girouard No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mrs. Ross Motion to approve reappointment of Craton Cochran to the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission Board. Upon council approval this appointment will be effective July 1, 2025 and expires on August 31, 2029. Seconded by Mr. Vince Maggio No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mrs. Ross Motion to approve reappointment of Donald J. Wilhite to the Cypress Black Bayou Recreation and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners. Appointment effective August 1, 2025 and expires on July 31, 2030. Seconded by Mr. Maggio Audience member David Crockett spoke on wanting these positions advertised. Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Ray, Mr. Chris Smith and Mr. Hammons spoke on why the position needed to be filled immediately and in favor of Mr. Wilhite and his qualifications. No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Reports – Angela Williamson, Finance Director went over Monthly Finance Report. She noted that revenue was 18% over budget, expenses were 7% below budget and that sales taxes were up 13.1% over same time last year. City Engineer, Andy Bajnauth, went over the Monthly Project Report noting projects in construction and those that are in design. Council members asked about right of ways and the mess they were leaving. Ms. Askew-Brown acknowledged the concerns of Council and residents concerning AT&T and other utilities going into yards, letting out dogs and cutting locks. She spoke about MPC discussing with utility companies about making new subdivisions having all utilities done prior to construction. Mr. Hammons concerned about the companies not coming back and burying lines and just leaving them hanging on fences and yards. Mr. Chris Smith spoke about why the Mayor was absent at this meeting due to it being his daughter, Shelby’s birthday. Audience member Kathleen McNeer spoke about concerns about the traffic issues that could be caused by the Chiropractic clinic that could potentially open on Benton Road and Douglas Dr. Mr. Chris Smith explained that the owner pulled it off the Council agenda and it was not something the Council is considering at this time since it was not on the agenda. There being no further business to come before this Council, Council President Smith adjourned the meeting at 4:23 PM Respectfully submitted: ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Publish September 3, 2025