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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BOSSIER CITY STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 23, 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, September 23, 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 Vince Maggio Roll Call as follows: Present: Honorable Councilor, President Chris Smith, Honorable Councilors Craton Cochran, Vince Maggio, Brian Hammons, Debra W. Ross, Cliff Smith, and Joel Girouard Also Present: Mayor, Thomas Chandler, City Attorney, Charles Jacobs, Administrative Assistant, Emily Pitts 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 Council members and Mayor recognized and publicly thanked Xfinity/Comcast for their sponsorship and donation of laptops to the participants in the Bossier Parks “Soar to Success” Their generosity meant so much to our community. Soloman Graves from Xfinity/Comcast accepted the Councils appreciation and reported that they would continue to be active in the community. By: Mr. Hammons Motion to remove # 6 and #7 under New Business Seconded by Mr. Maggio No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Hammons Motion to approve agenda as amended Seconded by Mr. Cliff Smith No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Hammons Motion to approve Minutes of September 10, 2025, Regular Meeting and the September 10, 2025 Special Meeting and dispense with the reading. Seconded by Mrs. Ross No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Bids Agenda item called - Witness Opening of Sealed Bids for Bid #2025-1011 Demolition for 2656 Old Minden Road Eagle Industries LLC $36,156.00 Lathan Construction LLC $24,696.00 By: Mr. Maggio  Motion to approve reading of bids Seconded by: Mr. Hammons No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Agenda item called - Witness Opening of Sealed Bids for Bid #2025-562 - Demolition of 2413 Loreco Street Eagle Industries LLC $44,070.00 Lathan Construction $23,370.00 By: Mr. Hammons Motion to approve reading of bids Seconded by: Mr. Girouard No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Agenda item called - Witness Opening of Sealed Bids for Bid #P25-08 - COBC Council Chamber Finish Upgrades Total Bid Alternate #1 Ark La Tex General Contractors, LLC $590,000.00 $ 33,000.00 Brown Builders $775,000.00 $ 23,250.00 Henderson Construction Services, Inc $638,862.00 $ 28,472.99 Martin Construction & Design $539,140.00 $ 23,300.00 Precision Builders, Inc $642,500.00 $ 19,500.00 By: Mr. Cliff Smith Motion to approve reading of bids Seconded by: Mr. Maggio No Comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Public Hearings/Actions on Unfinished Business The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 108 OF 2025 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) WHEREAS, a petition signed by the property owner has been filed with the City Council of the City of Bossier City, requesting that the property described in Exhibit “A”, attached and made a part hereof, be included in the City Limits of the City of Bossier City Parish of Bossier, Louisiana, subject to the conditions set forth herein. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Bossier City, in regular session convened, that the limits and boundaries of the City of Bossier City are hereby enlarged and extended so as to include with the limits and boundaries of the City of Bossier City, the property described in Exhibit “A”. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the above referenced annexed area shall be in Council District Number 5 of the City of Bossier City, Louisiana. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that all Ordinances, or parts of Ordinances, in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. 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 23rd day of September 2025, with the votes listed below. Further this Ordinance will publish on October 1, 2025 and become legal 10 days following publication. AYES: Mr. Chris Smith, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Hammons, Mrs. Ross, Mr. Cliff Smith, Mr. Girouard, and Mr. Maggio NAYES: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ______________________________ _________________________________ Chris Smith, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 109 Of 2025 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $250,000.00 FROM THE WATER CAPITAL AND CONTINGENCY FUND TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED LOCAL MATCH FOR FACILITY PLANNING AND CONTROL PROJECT NUMBER 50-M29-25-02 FOR SWAN LAKE/DEEN POINT WATERLINE EXTENSION, PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION ______________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City received Capital Outlay funding in the amount of $680,000 from the Louisiana State Legislature in the 2025 Regular Legislative Session; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the City of Bossier City is required to provide a match of not less than twenty-five (25) percent of the total project costs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, does hereby appropriate $250,000.00 from the Water Capital and Contingency Fund to provide the local match for FP&C Project #50-M29-25-02; and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the 2025 Water Capital and Contingency Fund is hereby amended to increase expenditures for Swan Lake/Deen Point Waterline Extension by $250,000.00 and decrease Fund Balance by $250,000.00. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, in regular session convened, does hereby authorize Mayor Thomas H. Chandler to execute the attached Cooperative Endeavor Agreement, complete in all its terms and provisions, on behalf of the City of Bossier City. 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 23rd day of September 2025, with the votes listed below. Further this Ordinance will publish on October 1, 2025 and become legal 10 days following publication. AYES: Mr. Chris Smith, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Hammons, Mrs. Ross, Mr. Cliff Smith, Mr. Girouard, and Mr. Maggio NAYES: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ______________________________ _________________________________ Chris Smith, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 110 OF 2025 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $4,000,000.00 FROM THE 2025 PARKWAY CAPITAL BUDGET TO PURCHASE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 301 BENTON ROAD WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City previously appropriated $4,000,000.00 from the 2018 LCDA Bond Fund to purchase property located at 301 Benton Road; and WHEREAS, upon advice from legal counsel it was determined said bond funds cannot be used due to the intent to allocate space to private entities; and WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City intends to move forward with the purchase of the property located at 301 Benton Road.  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City does hereby appropriate $4,000,000.00 to purchase property located at 301 Benton Road, Bossier City, LA 71111, and provide for any necessary improvements; and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the 2025 Parkway Capital Budget is hereby amended to increase expenditures by $4,000,000.00 and decrease Fund Balance by $4,000,000.00. 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 23rd day of September 2025, with the votes listed below. Further this Ordinance will publish on October 1, 2025 and become legal 10 days following publication. AYES: Mr. Chris Smith, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Hammons, Mrs. Ross, Mr. Cliff Smith, Mr. Girouard, and Mr. Maggio NAYES: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ______________________________ _________________________________ Chris Smith, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 111 Of 2025 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE 2025 CITY COUNCIL TRAVEL AND TRAINING BUDGET FOR ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND MEETINGS FOR OFFICE STAFF AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ______________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the City Council Travel and Training budget amount has not been changed in many years ; and WHEREAS, City Council members are attending more meetings than the previous City Council; and WHEREAS, with the succession planning in the Clerks office, the City Charter has specific certification requirements for any Clerk or Deputy Clerk; and WHEREAS, due to these additional meetings and required trainings, the current budget is no longer sufficient to meet those needs; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, does hereby amend the 2025 City Council Travel and Training budget by adding an additional $10,000 from the General Fund, Fund Balance. 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 23rd day of September 2025, with the votes listed below. Further this Ordinance will publish on October 1, 2025 and become legal 10 days following publication. AYES: Mr. Chris Smith, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Hammons, Mrs. Ross, Mr. Cliff Smith, Mr. Girouard, and Mr. Maggio NAYES: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ______________________________ _________________________________ Chris Smith, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 112 OF 2025 AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL ORDINANCE NO. 94 OF 2023 WHEREAS, Ordinance 94 of 2023 appropriated Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000.00) from the 2018 LCDA Bond Fund to provide a new Bossier City Senior Center; and WHEREAS, legal counsel has advised the City of Bossier City that use of bond funds for this purpose constitutes “private use under the Code” and would violate the Loan Agreement, thus jeopardizing the tax-exempt status of the Series 2018 Bonds; and WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City intends to move forward with purchasing a building that includes space that will be allocated for this purpose using available unrestricted funds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, does hereby repeal Ordinance No. 94 of 2023. 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 23rd day of September 2025, with the votes listed below. Further this Ordinance will publish on October 1, 2025 and become legal 10 days following publication. AYES: Mr. Chris Smith, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Hammons, Mrs. Ross, Mr. Cliff Smith, Mr. Girouard, and Mr. Maggio NAYES: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ______________________________ _________________________________ Chris Smith, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Agenda item called - Adopt an Ordinance to repeal Ordinance 7 of 2025 that dealt with the ceremonial naming of streets and to delete Section 98-6 of the Bossier City Code of Ordinances Mrs. Ross voiced her desire to see this Ordinance revisited. She and Mr. Hammons will work on a revised Ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 113 OF 2025 AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL ORDINANCE 7 OF 2025 THAT DEALT WITH THE CEREMONIAL NAMING OF STREETS AND TO DELETE SECTION 98-6 OF THE BOSSIER CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES WHEREAS, the Bossier City Council adopted an Ordinance to recognize individuals and philanthropic organizations that are of particular importance to the City of Bossier City or have made significant contributions to improving the quality of life in Bossier City by ceremonially naming sections of public streets in their honor; and WHEREAS, Ordinance 7 of 2025 put in place guidelines for these approvals, however the award review process was vague and left open to interpretation of exactly what constituted adequate community involvement; and WHEREAS, this Ordinance did not set up a formal review committee for approving these honorary awards; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the Bossier City Council does hereby repeal Ordinance 7 of 2025 concerning the ceremonial naming of streets and to delete Section 98- 6 of the Bossier City Code of Ordinances. 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 23rd day of September 2025, with the votes listed below. Further this Ordinance will publish on October 1, 2025 and become legal 10 days following publication. AYES: Mr. Chris Smith, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Hammons, Mrs. Ross, Mr. Cliff Smith, Mr. Girouard, and Mr. Maggio NAYES: 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 revised cooperative endeavor agreement between the City of Bossier City and the Bossier Council on Aging Audience member, Tamara Crane – Bossier Council on Aging, thanked the Council and administration again and noted that her Board adopted the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement. The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 114 OF 2025 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 WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 authorizes political subdivisions to engage in cooperative endeavors with nonprofit corporations for a public purpose; and  WHEREAS, the BCOA provides vital services and programs to senior citizens in Bossier Parish; and WHEREAS, the City will own the premises located at 301 Benton Road, Bossier City, LA 71111 (the “Premises”); WHEREAS, the City desires to allow the BCOA to occupy and operate from the Premises for the purpose of providing senior services; and WHEREAS, the BCOA has agreed to use its own funds for furniture, fixtures, and any improvements necessary to operate from the Premises. 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 attached Cooperative Endeavor Agreement, complete in all their terms and provisions, on behalf of the City of Bossier City. 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 23rd day of September 2025, with the votes listed below. Further this Ordinance will publish on October 1, 2025 and become legal 10 days following publication. AYES: Mr. Chris Smith, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Hammons, Mrs. Ross, Mr. Cliff Smith, Mr. Girouard, and Mr. Maggio NAYES: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ______________________________ _________________________________ Chris Smith, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 115 Of 2025 AN ORDINANCE ALLOCATING $36,610.28 TO COME FROM THE WATER CAPITAL AND CONTENGECY FUND FOR 120WATER TO FACILITATE THE REQUIRED NOTIFICATION AND DATA COLLECTION FOR THE EPA’S/LDH’S LEAD AND COPPER RULE IMPROVEMENTS INITIATIVE ______________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI), mandated and administered by the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH); and WHEREAS, it is required that all community water systems (CWSs) and non-transient non-community (NTNC) water systems develop an inventory of all service line connections, regardless of ownership. Systems must prepare and submit an inventory that includes the system- owned and customer-owned portions of all service lines in the system’s distribution system to the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) by October 16, 2024; and WHEREAS, the inventory of service lines has been developed and updated, 120Water will administer the required notifications to all Bossier City Water Customers prior to the November 15th, 2025 requirement; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, does hereby approve the allocation of $36,610.28 for the attached agreement with 120Water to facilitate the notifications and data collection required by EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Improvement Program, to be funded by Water Capital and Contingency Fund. 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 23rd day of September 2025, with the votes listed below. Further this Ordinance will publish on October 1, 2025 and become legal 10 days following publication. AYES: Mr. Chris Smith, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Hammons, Mrs. Ross, Mr. Cliff Smith, Mr. Girouard, and Mr. Maggio NAYES: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ______________________________ _________________________________ Chris Smith, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk  The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 116 Of 2025 AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY TO PARTNER WITH NBC SPORTSENGINE AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR THOMAS H. CHANDLER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY AND SPORTSENGINE, INC. ______________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, SportsEngine Inc. has announced the launch of a groundbreaking subscription-based streaming service, designed to capture and deliver live and on-demand video coverage of youth and amateur sporting events as explained in more detail in the attached promotional materials; and WHEREAS, in order to provide expanded services to members of the public and families utilizing Tinsley Park and to allow secure, remote viewing of sporting events; and WHEREAS, SportsEngine, Inc., has the ability to provide live streaming services of events taking place at Tinsley Park; and WHEREAS, the network enabling said service shall be separate and independent from the City of Bossier City network and will present no security risk to the City of Bossier City; and WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City shall receive a percentage share of the revenue generated from said streaming service. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, that Mayor Thomas H. Chandler is hereby authorized to execute the attached agreement with the City of Bossier City and SportsEngine, Inc. 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 23rd day of September 2025, with the votes listed below. Further this Ordinance will publish on October 1, 2025 and become legal 10 days following publication. AYES: Mr. Chris Smith, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Hammons, Mrs. Ross, Mr. Cliff Smith, Mr. Girouard, and Mr. Maggio NAYES: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ______________________________ _________________________________ Chris Smith, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk New Business: The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 117 Of 2025 AN ORDINANCE TO DECLARE THAT AN EMERGENCY DID EXIST IN THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY WHICH AFFECTED PROPERTY, PUBLIC HEALTH, AND SAFETY DUE TO THE REQUIREMENT TO RESTORE 12-INCH WATERMAIN BLOWOUT ALONG AIRLINE DR. AND HWY 80 AT A COST OF $36,400.00 TO COME FROM WATER CAPITAL CONTINGENCY FUND. WHEREAS, The Public Utilities Department responded to an emergency 12-inch water main rupture due to mechanical joint failure near the intersection of Airline Drive and HWY 80 requiring immediate action to repair a short section of this main; and WHEREAS, the Public Utilities Department required support to make the repairs to the main due to the material, size, depth, and existing utility conflicts at the location; and WHEREAS, the repairs were solicited and determined it will cost $36,400.00 in labor, equipment, and materials to complete the repair efforts; and WHEREAS, $36,400.00 shall be appropriated from the Water Capital Contingency Fund. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, does hereby declare that an emergency exists and authorizes the Mayor to appropriate $36,400.00 to come from the Water Capital and Contingency Fund to be used for the purpose of making repairs to the 12-inch water main.; 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 Water Capital and Contingency Budget is hereby amended to increase expenditures for required repairs by $36,400.00 and decrease Fund Balance by $36,400.00. 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. Cliff Smith and seconded by Mr. Vince Maggio and adopted on the 23rd day of September 2025, with the votes listed below. Further this Ordinance will become legal immediately. AYES: Mr. Chris Smith, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Hammons, Mrs. Ross, Mr. Cliff Smith, Mr. Girouard, and Mr. Maggio NAYES: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ______________________________ _________________________________ Chris Smith, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk By: Mrs. Ross Motion to adopt an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 133 of 2018, by changing the zoning classification of a certain tract of land being 0.07 acres, more or less, from R-LD (Residential Low Density) to B-1 (Business Commercial) located at 2290 Benton Road, Bossier City, Louisiana, for a proposed chiropractic office. Seconded by: Mr. Chris Smith Audience members Lisa Wunnenberg, Steve Kyle Wunnenberg, Sam Beatty, Kellie Bienville, and Reagan Moon spoke in favor of the office going into this location. Council members spoke with MPC Director, Carlotta Askew-Brown about the property, parking situations and potential traffic concerns. She also reported that DOTD did approve a curb cut for the business and that the property owner would have to go to Board of Adjustments to get a variance on the parking situation. Council members continued to discuss and several continued to voice their concerns about the traffic and parking situation. They also spoke to City Engineer, Andy Bajnauth about his previously stated concerns on traffic and he had not been made aware of DOTD changes. Also discussed was traffic study completed around 3 years ago showing that at that time, there were about 52,000 cars per day along Benton Road. Council members are concerned about the number of accidents already along that stretch of Benton Road and the possibility that this could create more. Mr. Cochran and Mr. Maggio reported that residents, that were spoken to in the neighborhood, were about 50/50 on having this zoning change. Motion failed by the following votes: Yeas – Mr. Chris Smith and Mrs. Ross Nays – Mr. Cochran, Mr. Hammons, Mr. Cliff Smith, Mr. Girouard and Mr. Maggio Absent – none Abstain - none By: Mr. Hammons Motion to adopt an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 133 of 2018, by changing the zoning classification of a certain tract of land being 1.837 acres, more or less, from R-LD (Residential Low Density) to B-3 (General Business) located at 4208 Benton Road, Bossier City, Louisiana, for a proposed commercial strip center or an automobile sales lot. Seconded by: Mr. Maggio Audience members Michael Kelsch, Kyle Wunnenburg, James Ornasio spoke about the requested rezone and what they envision for the property with Mr. Kelsch also stating the City should not be policing businesses. Council members again spoke of their concerns and about the neighbors in the area being concerned about the zoning change and that the new zoning would allow a liquor store or car lot to move in. Ms. Askew-Brown spoke about what the B-3 Zoning would allow. Owner agreed to revisit with MPC to see about a change to B-2 in which the City Council would be more favorable to. By: Mr. Chris Smith Motion to remand back to MPC for possible B-2 rezone. Mr. Hammons withdrew his original motion. Seconded by Mr. Cliff Smith No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Hammons Motion to introduce an Ordinance appropriating $600,000 from the sales tax capital fund and authorizing the purchase of eight new police vehicles. Seconded by: Mr. Maggio No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Hammons Motion to introduce an Ordinance amending the 2025 general fund budget to appropriate additional funds for the Bossier City Police Department vehicle repair and maintenance operational budget. Seconded by: Mr. Maggio Mr. Hammons and Police Chief Haugen discussed request and if there was a need for more funding for additional vehicle purchases and repairs. Chief noted that he found units in New Orleans to purchase now and this amount should get them thru the rest of the year. No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Hammons Motion to introduce an Ordinance to approve Report of Reconciliation and close of project with Change Order 2 for the Brownlee Road Rehabilitation Project, with a decrease of $36,338.50 for a final contract price of $1,291,239.25. Seconded by: Mr. Girouard No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 53 OF 2025 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OR PROMOTION OF A SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR IN THE INFORMATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT DUE TO RESIGNATION AND BACKFILLING ANY VACANT POSITIONS THIS MAY CREATE ______________________________________________________________________________ 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 Information Services Department has an available position due to resignation of an employee; and WHEREAS, this resignation provides for an opportunity to hire a replacement or promote from within and backfill any vacancies created; and WHEREAS, this action will have no impact on the existing budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the administration is authorized to hire or promote a Systems Administrator in the Information Services Department and backfill any vacancies this may create 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 W. Ross and seconded by Mr. Cliff Smith and adopted on the 23rd, day of September, 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. 54 Of 2025 A RESOLUTION FOR PUBLIC WORKS TO FILL A FULL TIME KENNEL WORKER POSITION AND AN ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER 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 full time Animal Control Officer position and a full time Kennel Worker position are vacant due to resignations and are 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 the positions due to openigs 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 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. Vince Maggio and adopted on the 23rd, day of September, 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. 55 OF 2025 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OR PROMOTION OF A SYSTEMS SPECIALIST IN THE INFORMATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT DUE TO SEPARATION AND BACKFILLING ANY VACANT POSITIONS THIS MAY CREATE ______________________________________________________________________________ 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 Information Services 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 a Systems Specialist in the Information Services Department and backfill any vacancies this may create 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 23rd, day of September, 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. Girouard Motion to approve reappointment of Kary Landry to the MPC Board of Adjustments. Appointment effective September 22, 2025 and expires September 21, 2030. Seconded by: Mr. Maggio Mr. Girouard personally vouched for Mr. Landry No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Reports Angela Williamson, Finance Director went over Monthly Finance Report she noted that sales taxes were up 6.5% over same period as last year and that revenues were 19% over budget and went over the reasons why. City Engineer, Andy Bajnauth, went over the Monthly Project Report noting that the city had $28 Million in ongoing design and construction. He went over the status of various projects including the Benton Rd south bound turn lane and the Lateral B-1 ditch. Mr. Hammons asked about the Northgate sidewalk and Mr. Bajnauth reported that they are looking into the project and also into grants that may be available. Mayor Chandler spoke about National Night Out on October 7, 2025. He also reported that the Fire Chief exam scores have been released and he will be making a decision soon on a new Fire Chief. Council members Debra W. Ross and Cliff Smith noted the location and time of the official National Night Events in their Districts. There being no further business to come before this Council, Council President Smith adjourned the meeting at 4:32PM Respectfully submitted: ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Publish October 8, 2025