Bossier City public meetings in 2021

City Council

The council will vote on an emergency ordinance to spend $70,000 from the Water Capital & Contingency Fund to repair critical pumping facilities at the North River Raw Water Pumping Station. It will also consider final adoption of a four-way stop at Montgomery Street and East Third Street, and introduce several other ordinances including funding for software, drainage improvements, and a ballfield restroom change order.

• Emergency ordinance for $70,000 in repairs at North River Raw Water Pumping Station, with contracts to Allens' Electric Motor Service, Inc. and Red River Pump Specialists
• Final reading of ordinance establishing a four-way stop at Montgomery Street and East Third Street
• Change Order 2 for Swan Lake Ballfield Restrooms, increasing contract by $50,675.50 to a total of $556,127.50
• Ordinance to appropriate $70,000 from Fund 495-2015 LCDA Bond for Tyler Technologies software configuration and training
• Ordinance to appropriate $175,000 for drainage improvements along Parkway Drive and the Elm Grove Ditch

The City Council declared an emergency to repair critical pumping facilities at the North River Raw Water Pumping Station. They also established a new four-way stop and authorized the hiring of a Risk Management Specialist. Several ordinances regarding infrastructure and software were introduced for further consideration.

• Approved Ordinance No. 171 establishing a four-way stop at Montgomery Street and East Third Street (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 172 appropriating $70,000 for emergency repairs at North River Raw Water Pumping Station (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 141 authorizing the hiring of a Risk Management Specialist (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance for Swan Lake Ballfield Restrooms change order of $50,675.50 (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance to appropriate $70,000 for Tyler Technologies software and training (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance declaring completion of Barksdale Water Main Abandonment Project at $283,422.93 (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance to spend $80,000 on Chlorine Scrubber Media for Water Treatment Facility (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance to appropriate $175,000 for drainage improvements along Parkway Drive and Elm Grove Ditch (unanimous)

Board Of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a special exception use application for a caregiver's manufactured home. The board will also approve previous meeting minutes and establish the 2022 meeting schedule and leadership.

• Special Exception Use (BOA P-7-21) for an 18 x 80 manufactured home at 1042 Winfield Road
• Approval of November 29, 2021, meeting minutes
• Approval of 2022 BOA meeting dates and deadlines
• Appointment of 2022 BOA Chairperson
• Appointment of 20SE22 BOA Vice-Chairperson

City Council

The Bossier City Administrative Council will hold hearings on two properties: one to review a recommendation to demolish a dilapidated structure at 1268 Dudley Lane, and another to address blight at 1328 Michael Drive. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and the agenda.

• Hearing to review recommendation for demolition of dilapidated structure at 1268 Dudley Lane
• Blight hearing for property at 1328 Michael Drive
• Approval of November 9, 2021 Administrative Council minutes

The Administrative Court approved the previous meeting's minutes and the current agenda. The court ordered a cleanup of a property on Michael Drive and postponed a hearing regarding a structure on Dudley Lane.

• Approved November 9, 2021, proceedings minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for dilapidated structure at 1268 Dudley Lane to January 11, 2021 (unanimous)
• Declared remaining items at 1328 Michael Drive as junk and ordered cleanup following a 10-day sentence suspension (unanimous)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Planning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on several zoning changes and plats. Key items include a zoning amendment for a 30-acre, 550-unit apartment complex (The Vue at Kingston) and a zoning change to allow a bar at 3408 Industrial Drive. The commission will also consider conditional use permits for a multifamily dwelling at 1001 Gould Drive and alcohol sales at a restaurant on Barksdale Boulevard, plus multiple preliminary and minor plats for subdivisions and commercial projects.

• Zoning amendment for 30-acre, 550-unit Vue at Kingston apartment complex (R-A to R-HD)
• Zoning amendment for bar at 3408 Industrial Drive (I-1 to B-3)
• Conditional use for multifamily dwelling at 1001 Gould Drive in B-3 zone
• Conditional use for alcohol sales at Mi Mercadito restaurant, 1630 Barksdale Boulevard
• Preliminary plat for WK Swan Lake Medical Plaza (7.964 acres at Willow Lake and Airline)

The Commission approved several zoning amendments and preliminary plats, including a 550-unit apartment complex and a medical plaza. A proposed change to drainage easement rules was delayed to allow for further discussion with the parish regarding grandfathering existing plans.

• Approved zoning change from I-1 to B-3 for 1.7 acres at Lot 2, Roy Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change from R-A to R-HD for 30-acre multi-family complex (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for The Vue at Kingston (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for multifamily dwelling at 1001 Gould Drive (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for low content alcohol sales at 1630 Barksdale Boulevard (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for St. Charles Court Unit No. 4 (unanimous)
• Approved minor plat for Ivey Subdivision office buildings (unanimous)
• Tabled revision to Unified Development Code regarding drainage easements (unanimous)

City Council

The Bossier City Council will hold a first reading of an ordinance to establish a four-way stop at Montgomery Street and East Third Street. The council will also vote on several personnel actions, including hiring animal control officers and a meter reader, and promoting a part-time public works employee to full-time.

• Introduce ordinance for a four-way stop at Montgomery Street and East Third Street (first reading)
• Adopt resolution to hire two Animal Control Officers and one Laborer I for Solid Waste
• Adopt resolution to hire a Meter Reader for Customer Service
• Adopt resolution to hire an Accounts Clerk II for Customer Service
• Adopt resolution to promote a part-time employee to full-time in Public Works/Solid Waste

The City Council approved several resolutions to fill vacant positions across the Public Works, Solid Waste, and Customer Service departments. An ordinance was introduced to establish a four-way stop at Montgomery Street and East Third Street. The council also received presentations on tourism, a proposed YMCA, and the city's bond rating.

• Introduced ordinance for four-way stop at Montgomery Street and East Third Street (Unanimous)
• Approved hiring two Animal Control Officer I positions and one Laborer I position (7-0)
• Approved hiring one Meter Reader in Customer Service (7-0)
• Approved hiring one Accounts Clerk II in Customer Service (7-0)
• Approved promoting a part-time employee to full-time in Public Works/Solid Waste (7-0)
• Approved minutes of November 30, 2021, meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)

Fire & Police Civil Service Board

The Bossier City Fire and Police Civil Service Board will hold a public hearing to investigate an alleged violation of Board Rule XII(A)(4) by the appointing authority, related to Chief Shane McWilliams. The hearing is scheduled for December 1, 2021, at 10:00 AM in the City Council Chambers.

• Public hearing to investigate violation of Board Rule XII(A)(4) by the appointing authority
• Hearing concerns Chief Shane McWilliams
• Meeting at City Council Chambers, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, LA

The Board met to determine if state and local civil service laws were violated regarding Police Chief Shane McWilliams. Board Attorney Cecil Campbell stated a temporary restraining order prohibits the Board from proceeding until a District Court hearing on January 11, 2022.

• Approved agenda for December 1, 2021 (All in favor)
• Entered executive session at 10:03 AM (All in favor)
• Returned from executive session at 10:15 AM
• Adjourned meeting at 10:20 AM (All in favor)

City Council

The Bossier City Council will hold final readings on four zoning amendments, including a request to rezone 3005 Old Minden Road from residential to limited business for a commercial office. The council will also consider authorizing the hiring of one police officer and a title change for a water treatment plant operator. Several project completions and a change order for street rehabilitation are up for final adoption.

• Zoning amendment for 3005 Old Minden Road from R-LD to B-2 for a commercial office
• Zoning amendment for 3800 Viking Drive from R-A to B-3 for a corporate headquarters
• Zoning amendment for 2555 Viking Drive from B-2 to B-3 for a climate controlled storage facility
• Conditional use approval for high/low content alcohol sales at The Port Oyster Bar, 711 Horseshoe Blvd.
• Resolution authorizing hiring of one police officer for Bossier City Police Department

The City Council approved the permanent closure of a railway crossing to facilitate the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Project. Other actions included approving three zoning changes, a liquor license for a bar, and the sale of a surplus rescue truck.

• Approved permanent closure of Union Pacific Railway crossing at Old Shed (5-2)
• Approved sale of 2002 E-One Heavy Rescue Truck to Northeast Bossier Fire District #5 for $50,000 (7-0)
• Declared completion of WOBC Utility Relocation project at $438,046.56 (7-0)
• Declared completion of HR14-C-42 Water Main Project at $5,493,880.09 (7-0)
• Approved $227,000 increase and 60-day extension for 2021 City Wide Street Rehabilitation Phase II (7-0)
• Changed zoning at 3005 Old Minden Road from R-LD to B-2 (7-0)
• Changed zoning at 3800 Viking Drive from R-A to B-3 (7-0)
• Changed zoning at 2555 Viking Drive from B-2 to B-3 (7-0)

Board Of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding two requests for variances in Bossier Parish. The board will also review and approve the minutes from the September 27, 2021, meeting.

• Variance for commercial utility location at Willow Chute Commercial Subdivision Unit No. 4
• Variance for a 2,043 sq ft elderly cottage housing unit at 215 Winfield Rd.
• Approval of September 27, 2021, meeting minutes

City Council

The council will vote on final readings of ordinances including a 2% raise for non-civil-service city employees, a new fee for electronic payments, and a $14,550 drainage study for Mack's Bayou. New business includes first readings on selling a fire truck for $50,000 and approving a $227,000 change order for street rehabilitation, plus resolutions to hire a police communications officer and join opioid litigation.

• Final reading: Ordinance amending 2022 operating budgets for 2% raise for non-civil-service employees
• Final reading: Ordinance authorizing additional fee for electronic payments
• Final reading: Ordinance appropriating $14,550 for Mack's Bayou drainage study at Preserve Phase II
• First reading: Ordinance authorizing sale of 2002 E-One Heavy Rescue Truck for $50,000 to Northeast Bossier Fire District #5
• First reading: Ordinance approving Change Order 1 for City Wide Street Rehabilitation Phase II, increasing contract by $227,000 to $625,000

The City Council amended the 2022 operating budget to provide salary increases for specific city employees. Other key actions included authorizing electronic payment fees and joining a statewide opioid litigation agreement.

• Approved 2% raise for non-civil service employees via $273,173 budget transfer (6-0)
• Authorized City to charge fees for payments made by electronic means (6-0)
• Appropriated $14,550 from Riverboat Capital Projects Fund for Mack’s Bayou drainage study (6-0)
• Declared completion of Water Main Abandonment Project at $410,643.25 (6-0)
• Increased Carol King Andersen's salary by $18,000 for Civic Center supervision duties (6-0)
• Authorized hiring of one Police Communications Officer, one Accounts Clerk III, and one Civic Center Operations Manager (6-0 each)
• Joined the Louisiana State-Local Government Opioid Litigation MOU (6-0)
• Tabled resolution to close Union Pacific Railway at Old Shed until Nov 30 (4-2)

Fire & Police Civil Service Board

The Bossier City Fire & Police Civil Service Board will review personnel action forms for both departments. The board will also address requests from applicants to have their communications officer exam results reported to this jurisdiction.

• Approval of personnel action forms for the Police Department
• Approval of police communications officer exam result reporting requests
• Approval of personnel action forms for the Fire Department
• Approval of fire communications officer exam result reporting requests

The Board approved personnel action forms for the Police and Fire departments and one grade transfer. It scheduled a public hearing for December 1, 2021, regarding a rule violation by the appointing authority relating to Chief Shane McWilliams. The Board also requested an Internal Affairs investigation into possible political violations by Substitute Police Chief Christopher Estess.

• Approved Police Department personnel action forms (All in favor)
• Approved grade transfer for Jasmine Harris (All in favor)
• Approved Fire Department personnel action forms (All in favor)
• Scheduled public hearing for December 1, 2021, regarding Rule XII (A)(4) violation relating to Chief Shane McWilliams (All in favor)
• Approved investigation by Police Internal Affairs into possible political violations by Substitute Police Chief Christopher Estess (All in favor)

City Council

The Bossier City Council will hold hearings on the removal of four dilapidated structures at 1268 Dudley Lane, 1316 Beverly Street, 722 Garden Street, and a blight hearing for 4724 General Ewell Drive. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the September 28, 2021 meeting.

• Hearing to review recommendation for demolition of structure at 1268 Dudley Lane
• Hearing to review recommendation for demolition of structure at 1316 Beverly Street
• Hearing to review recommendation for demolition of structure at 722 Garden Street
• Blight hearing for property at 4724 General Ewell Drive

The Administrative Court approved the demolition of properties at 1316 Beverly and 722 Garden Street. A demolition hearing for 1268 Dudley Lane was continued, and a blight hearing for 4724 General Ewell Drive resulted in a 30-day suspension.

• Approved demolition of 1316 Beverly as soon as legally possible (unanimous)
• Approved demolition of 722 Garden Street as soon as legally possible (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for 1268 Dudley Lane until December 14, 2021 (unanimous)
• Declared items at 4724 General Ewell Drive as junk but suspended for 30 days (unanimous)
• Approved September 28, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Planning Commission is reviewing several zoning amendments for commercial offices and storage, as well as conditional use approvals for alcohol sales and site plan reviews. The body will also discuss revisions to the Unified Development Code regarding drainage easements.

• Zoning change for 3800 Viking Drive from Residential Agriculture to General Business for Allegiance Health Management headquarters
• Zoning change for 2555 Viking Drive from Limited Business to General Business for a climate controlled storage facility
• Conditional Use Approval for alcohol sales at The Port Oyster Bar, 711 Horseshoe Boulevard
• Zoning change for 3005 Old Minden Road from Residential Low Density to Limited Business for a commercial office
• Proposed revision to Unified Development Code Article 11.4.C.2 regarding drainage easements

The Commission unanimously approved several zoning amendments for commercial use and a conditional use permit for alcohol sales. It also approved a minor plat for a multi-story development and a site plan for Home Depot with specific landscaping conditions.

• Approved zoning change to B-2 for commercial office at 3005 Old Minden Road (Unanimous)
• Approved zoning change to B-3 for Allegiance Health Management at 3800 Viking Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved zoning change to B-3 for storage facility at 2555 Viking Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved Planned Unit Development for Home Federal Bank (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for alcohol sales at The Port Oyster Bar (Unanimous)
• Approved minor plat for The Ascent on 80 multi-story units (Unanimous)
• Approved Home Depot site plan conditioned on adding evergreen shrubs and relocating pine straw trailer (Unanimous)
• Approved amended plat for Texstock Development Subdivision (Unanimous)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to consider amending its 2022 budget. The agenda includes a public hearing and action on the budget amendment.

• Amend the 2022 Bossier City–Parish MPC Budget

The Metropolitan Planning Commission met for a special call meeting to address the 2022 budget. The commission voted unanimously to approve the amended 2022 Bossier City-Parish MPC Budget.

• Approved amended 2022 Bossier City-Parish MPC Budget (unanimous)

City Council

The council will hold final votes on 21 ordinances adopting the 2022 operating and capital budgets for all city funds, including General Fund, Water and Sewer, and Sales Tax Capital Improvement. They will also introduce a proposal to give a 2% raise to city employees not entitled to state-mandated raises, and consider zoning changes for three properties.

• Final adoption of 2022 budgets for all city funds, including General Fund, Water and Sewer, and Sales Tax Capital Improvement
• Introduce ordinance for 2% raise for city employees not entitled to state-mandated raises
• Re-appropriate $500,000 from Sales Tax Capital Improvements for unplanned streets and drainage improvements
• Approve Change Order 6 for Tinsley Park Expansion Project, increasing contract by $25,540.67 to $12,827,298.53
• Zoning amendments: 0 Whitehurst Street to I-1 Light Industrial, 2495 Barbara Street to R-LD Residential Low Density, and conditional use for small cell tower at 5401 Shed Road

The Council unanimously approved the 2022 operating and capital budgets across multiple funds, including the General Fund and Water and Sewer Fund. Several ordinances were passed for drainage improvements and zoning changes. The Council also authorized the hiring of multiple city positions to fill vacancies.

• Adopted 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets (Unanimous)
• Approved $125,000 for Fullilove Drive drainage improvements
• Approved $500,000 for unplanned streets and drainage improvements
• Approved $30,000 emergency repair for cross drain at Ella and Cove
• Rezoning of 0 Whitehurst Street from R-A to I-1 approved
• Rezoning of 2495 Barbara St. from B-3 to R-LD approved
• Approved conditional use for small cell tower at 5401 Shed Road
• Tabled closing of Union Pacific Railway at Old Shed for 30 days (4-3)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss the closure of a railroad crossing and a proposal to end a professional contract. The council will consider an ordinance to rescind a previous agreement and stop payments to a contractor for cause.

• Discussion on closing the Shed Road UP Railroad at grade crossing for the WOBC project
• Proposed ordinance to rescind Ordinance No. 72 of 2021
• Proposed termination of contract with NTB Associates, Inc. for cause

The City Council met for a special session where the primary activity was a discussion regarding a road and railroad crossing issue. No formal votes were taken on the crossing project; the City Engineer will contact property owners to assess plan changes.

• Approved amendment to delete Item #2 under New Business (unanimous)
• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)

Fire & Police Civil Service Board

The Bossier City Fire & Police Civil Service Board will consider approving promotional exam results for the Police Department, jailer exam results, and personnel action forms for both police and fire departments. The board may also go into executive session. No fire department old business is listed.

• Approval of promotional exam results for Bossier City Police Department
• Approval of jailer I exam results for Bossier City Police Department
• Approval of personnel action forms for Police and Fire Departments
• Approval of applicants requesting exam results for Police and Fire Communications Officer positions
• Possible executive session for investigative proceedings regarding allegations of misconduct

The Fire & Police Civil Service Board approved promotional and Jailer I exam results for the Police Department. The board also approved personnel action forms for both the police and fire departments.

• Approved promotional exam results for the Bossier City Police Department (All in favor)
• Approved Jailer I exam results for the Bossier City Police Department (All in favor)
• Approved police personnel action forms for Tracy Cole, Martha English, Melvin Fayard, Aaron Lewis, Tristan Reed, and Alex Reyes
• Approved fire department personnel action form for Jessica Miller (All in favor)

City Council

The council will hold final votes on several ordinances, including authorizing up to $125 million in refunding bonds and up to $90 million in new sales tax bonds, and approving a liquor concession at the Civic Center. They will also introduce the 2022 budgets for the General Fund, Water and Sewer, and other funds. A public hearing is scheduled for the 2022 CDBG Annual Action Plan.

• Final reading of ordinance authorizing up to $125,000,000 in refunding bonds through the Louisiana Local Governmental Facilities and Community Development Authority
• Final reading of ordinance authorizing up to $15,000,000 in taxable refunding bonds and up to $75,000,000 in new sales tax revenue bonds
• Final reading of ordinance authorizing an alcoholic beverage concession contract between the Bossier Civic Center and Thrifty Liquor
• Introduction of 2022 budgets for General Fund, Water and Sewer, Public Services and Sanitation, and other funds
• Public hearing on the 2022 CDBG Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant funds

The City Council authorized two major bond packages for debt refunding and public improvements. The council also approved several traffic and speed studies, personnel hires, and the donation of surplus police vehicles.

• Approved $125M financing to refund certain authority bonds (6-1)
• Approved up to $15M in refunding bonds and $75M in revenue bonds for public improvements (6-1)
• Approved $6,000 for a speed study on Swan Lake Road (7-0)
• Approved $21,000 for a traffic study on Barksdale Blvd (7-0)
• Approved $15,600 for Brookshire Grocery Arena replacement signs (7-0)
• Authorized donation of two surplus Marshal vehicles to Benton Fire and Heflin Police departments (7-0)
• Approved 90-day alcoholic beverage concession contract with Thrifty Liquor (7-0)
• Authorized hiring of one GIS Coordinator, one Police Officer, and one Recreation Maintenance Worker II (7-0)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Planning Commission is reviewing several requests, including a greenhouse architectural review, multiple zoning amendments for industrial and residential uses, and plat amendments. Items include rezoning requests for properties on Benton Road, Whitehurst Subdivision, and Sligo Road.

• Conditional Use: Greenhouse at 4809 Benton Road
• Zoning Amendment: R-A to I-1 at Whitehurst Subdivision (Lots 11, 12 & 13)
• Amended Plat: Whitehurst Subdivision (Lots 11, 12 & 13)
• Zoning Amendment: B-3 to R-LD at Fertile Gardens Subdivision
• Amended PUD: Notini’s Tenant Build-Out (15.61 acres near Airline Drive and East Texas Street)

The Commission unanimously approved several zoning amendments, plat changes, and conditional use requests for commercial and residential projects. Additionally, four applications were approved to move forward to public hearings, while one was delayed.

• Approved conditional use for greenhouse at 4809 Benton Road (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change from R-A to I-1 for Mechanical Cooling Services Properties (unanimous)
• Approved amended plat for Whitehurst Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change from B-3 to R-LD for Bonomo Investment Co., LLC (unanimous)
• Approved amended PUD for Notini’s Tenant Build-Out (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change from I-1 to R-A at 3475 Sligo Road (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for 31’ small cell tower at 5401 Shed Road (unanimous)
• Approved amended plat for Jeanette Place Unit 6 (unanimous)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission is meeting to discuss funding for office expansion and changes to its 2022 budget. The commission will determine if the Executive Director is authorized to execute documents for the expansion project.

• Amendment to the 2022 Bossier City – Parish MPC Budget
• Office expansion funds not to exceed $50,000 at the Bossier City Municipal Complex

The Metropolitan Planning Commission approved an amended 2022 budget to include a line item for GIS consultant fees. The commission also authorized up to $50,000 from reserve funds for office expansion at the Bossier City Municipal Complex.

• Approved amended 2022 Bossier City-Parish MPC Budget (Unanimous)
• Approved office expansion funds not to exceed $50,000 (Unanimous)

City Council

The Bossier City Council will hold final readings on several ordinances, including funding for improvements to the Bossier Arts Council Building ($500,000) and left turn lanes at LA Highway 3 and I-220 ($450,000), as well as a $47,000 water billing software upgrade. New business includes zoning changes for a bar and a medical facility, an emergency ammunition purchase for the police department ($20,000), and introduction of a $125 million bond refunding ordinance.

• Adopt ordinance to appropriate $500,000 from Hotel/Motel Fund for improvements to the Bossier Arts Council Building (final reading)
• Adopt ordinance to appropriate $450,000 from Riverboat Gaming Trust Fund for left turn lanes at Louisiana Highway 3 and Interstate Highway 220 (final reading)
• Adopt ordinance declaring emergency due to ammunition shortage and appropriating $20,000 from General Fund for police ammunition purchase (first and final reading)
• Introduce ordinance authorizing up to $125,000,000 financing through Louisiana Local Governmental Facilities and Community Development Authority for refunding bonds (first reading)
• Adopt zoning ordinance to reclassify 2704 Barksdale Blvd from B-2 to B-3 for an existing bar, D'Shays Lounge (first and final reading)

The Council authorized the release of $3,292,274 from the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant and declared an emergency to allocate $1,080,000 for Brookshire Grocery Arena repairs. Several zoning changes were approved, and funding was allocated for water software, sewer mains, and police ammunition.

• Approved $3,292,274 release from Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,080,000 for Brookshire Grocery Arena emergency repairs (Unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 for Bossier Arts Council building improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved $450,000 for left turn lane improvements at LA Hwy 3 and I-220 (Unanimous)
• Approved $47,000 for Water Department billing software upgrade (Unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 for Coleman Street sewer main replacement (Unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 for police department ammunition (Unanimous)
• Changed zoning for 2704 Barksdale Blvd from B-2 to B-3 (Unanimous)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission will hold a special call meeting to review two applications. The body will decide on a zoning amendment and a conditional use approval for alcohol sales.

• P-42-21: Zoning amendment from B-1 (Business Office) to B-2 (Limited Business) for 0.899 acres in Section 26
• P-35-21: Conditional Use Approval for off-premise alcohol sales at a proposed convenience store at 3489 Swin on Swan Lake Road

The Metropolitan Planning Commission approved a zoning amendment for a retail complex and a conditional use permit for alcohol sales at a convenience store. Both properties are located near the intersection of Swan Lake Road and Duckwater Landing Drive.

• Approved P-42-21 zoning change from B-1 (Business Office) to B-2 (Limited Business) for Pine Ridge Investments (4-1 abstain)
• Approved P-35-21 conditional use permit for off-premise alcohol sales at 3489 Swan Lake Road (4-1 abstain)

City Council

The council will hold blight hearings for properties at 4712 Birdwell Lane and 1341 Mark Avenue. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and the current agenda.

• Blight hearing for 4712 Birdwell Lane, Bossier City, LA
• Blight hearing for 1341 Mark Avenue, Bossier City, LA
• Approval of September 14, 2021, Administrative Council Court minutes

The Administrative Court conducted hearings regarding blight violations at 4712 Birdwell Lane and 1341 Mark Avenue. The provided record contains the agenda and summons for these hearings, but does not include the final decisions or vote tallies for the September 28, 2021, meeting.

Board Of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustments will consider three applications involving residential land use and a zoning appeal. Items include requests for manufactured homes at 1240 Lars Road and 310 Rolling Meadow Lane, as well as an appeal regarding a home-based business at 403 Tanglewood Court.

• Special Exception Use for a 56’ x 28’ manufactured home at 1240 Lars Road
• Appeal for a home-based business at 403 Tanglewood Ct.
• Special Exception Use for a 24’ x 60’ manufactured home for a caregiver at 310 Rolling Meadow Lane
• Approval of August 30, 2021 minutes

Fire & Police Civil Service Board

The Bossier City Fire & Police Civil Service Board will consider two appeal requests: one from Sgt. Christopher Davis regarding his transfer from White Collar Crimes to another division, and one from Firefighter Christian Burrus regarding disciplinary action and termination of employment. The board will also approve personnel action forms for both departments, consider grade transfer requests for police and fire communications officers, and review exam results for a fire information technology analyst. The meeting may go into executive session for investigative proceedings on misconduct allegations.

• Appeal hearing request from Sgt. Christopher Davis (Docket #002-2021) regarding transfer from White Collar Crimes Section to Patrol Division
• Appeal hearing request from Firefighter Christian Burrus (Docket #4003-2021) regarding disciplinary action and termination
• Approval of personnel action forms for Police and Fire Departments
• Approval of grade transfer for Police Communications Officer and exam results for Fire Communications Officer
• Approval of results of Fire Information Technology Analyst examination

The Board denied a request for an appeal hearing regarding the reassignment of Sgt. Christopher Davis. The Board approved several Fire Department personnel action forms and examination results. A request for an appeal hearing from Firefighter Christian Burrus was deferred to November for further investigation.

• Denied appeal hearing request for Sgt. Christopher Davis (3-2)
• Approved Fire Department personnel action forms (unanimous)
• Approved Fire Information Technology Analyst examination results for Jessica Miller (unanimous)
• Tabled appeal hearing request for Firefighter Christian Burrus until November

City Council

The Bossier City Council will hold final votes on eight ordinances, including a $3.29 million Shuttered Venue Operators Grant, a $500,000 appropriation for the Bossier Arts Council Building, and a prohibition on new contracts until a new city administration is installed. They will also introduce several new items, such as a $47,000 water billing software upgrade and a $30,000 sewer main replacement on Coleman Street. The meeting includes opening bids for three public works projects.

• Final reading: Ordinance to appropriate $3,292,274 from the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant
• Final reading: Ordinance to prohibit the City from entering into contractual agreements pending installation of new city administration
• First reading: Ordinance to appropriate $500,000 from the Hotel/Motel Fund for improvements to the Bossier Arts Council Building
• First reading: Ordinance to appropriate $450,000 from the Riverboat Gaming Trust Fund for left turn lane improvements at Louisiana Highway 3 and Interstate 220
• Witness opening of sealed bids for the South Bossier Redevelopment Project (Bid #P21-14)

The Council adopted an ordinance banning the city from entering new contractual agreements between the final election and the installation of a new administration. Other actions included funding for a traffic study and wastewater plant repairs, and the confirmation of a new Director of Public Works.

• Prohibited new contractual agreements during administration transition periods (Unanimous)
• Appropriated $20,000 for a traffic study at Old Brownlee Road and Wemple Road (Unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 for baffle curtain replacement at Northeast Waste Water Treatment Plant (Unanimous)
• Confirmed Wade L. Rich as Director of Public Works (Unanimous)
• Approved $114,177.05 cost increase for Louisiana Technology Research Institute project (Unanimous)
• Authorized cost-sharing MOU with Bossier Parish School Board for crossing guards (Unanimous)
• Increased Environmental Affairs Division budget by $20,400 for an industrial waste inspector (Unanimous)
• Placed Risk Manager under the supervision of the City Attorney (Unanimous)

City Council

The Administrative Council will hold hearings to review recommendations for the removal of three dilapidated structures. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the May 11, 2021, meeting.

• Hearing for demolition of structure at 109 Colquit Street
• Hearing for demolition of structure at 1268 Dudley Lane
• Hearing for demolition of structure at 704 Yarborough St.

The Administrative Court held hearings to review the removal of three dilapidated buildings. In all three cases, the court voted unanimously to proceed with demolition as soon as legally possible.

• Approved demolition of structure at 109 Colquit Street (unanimous)
• Approved demolition of structure at 1268 Dudley Lane (unanimous)
• Approved demolition of structure at 704 Yarborough St (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 11, 2021 proceedings (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The Bossier City Council is meeting with department heads to discuss the proposed 2022 operating and capital budgets. The agenda includes a detailed draft budget showing projected revenues of $62.6 million and expenditures of $58.3 million for the general fund. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only workshop.

• Proposed 2022 general fund budget totals $62.6 million in revenue and $58.3 million in expenditures
• Police Department budget proposed at $21.9 million, Fire Department at $16.7 million
• Sales tax revenue projected at $33.5 million, up from $30.7 million in 2021 budget
• Payments to governmental agencies include $900,000 for Sportran and $150,000 for Detention Center
• City Council budget proposed at $341,176, up from $299,904 in 2021

The City Council met for a budget workshop where the Finance Director read the Administration’s Budget Statement. Various city departments presented their budget requests. No formal decisions were made during the meeting.

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Planning Commission is meeting to consider several zoning changes, amended plats, and conditional use requests. Key items include requests to transition residential or office land to general business and limited business classifications.

• Zoning change from B-1 to B-3 for a multi-tenant retail development at Swan Lake Road and Duckwater Landing (P-42-21)
• Zoning change from B-2 to B-3 for D’Shays Lounge at 2704 Barksdale Boulevard (C-36-21)
• Zoning change from R-A to B-2 for the Willis Knighton medical facility at 5751 Shed Road (C-41-21)
• Request for a 31-foot small cell tower at 5401 Shed Road (C-51-21)
• Planned Unit Development request for 1.8 acres south of Marlena Street at St. Lucy Street (C-48-21)

The Metropolitan Planning Commission approved several zoning amendments, plat changes, and conditional use permits. One zoning request was delayed due to a lack of quorum after a member recusal, and another was delayed pending architectural reviews.

• Approved zoning change from B-2 to B-3 for D’Shays Lounge (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change from R-A to B-2 for Willis Knighton Medical Facility (unanimous)
• Approved amended plat for WK Stockwell Health Park (unanimous)
• Approved amended plat for Innovation Park Unit 1 (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol sale permit for Fuzzy's Taco Shop (unanimous)
• Approved Planned Unit Development for two buildings on St. Lucy Street (unanimous)
• Approved 10' landscape buffer reduction at 1421 Airline Drive (unanimous)
• Approved street yard setback reduction for Crawford Farms greenhouse (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is considering several new ordinances including traffic studies, utility title changes, and infrastructure funding. The agenda also includes a resolution to appoint an Interim Chief Administrative Officer and discussions regarding public utilities and city administration.

• Traffic study at Old Brownlee Road and Wemple Road ($20,000.00)
• Baffle Curtain replacement at Northeast Waste Water Treatment Plant ($30,000.00)
• LTRI project cost increase via change order ($114,177.05)
• Appointment of Amanda Nottingham as Interim Chief Administrative Officer
• Memorandum of Understanding for crossing guard cost-sharing with Bossier Parish School Board

The City Council appointed Amanda Nottingham as the Chief Administrative Officer with a salary matching the previous office holder. The Council also introduced several ordinances regarding city funding, personnel changes, and contractual restrictions.

• Appointed Amanda Nottingham as Chief Administrative Officer (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 99 of 2021 to hire or promote a Foreman for the Lift Station Division (6-0)
• Approved parade permit fee waivers for Brookshire's + Super 1 Foods Heroes Run, Airline High School, and Parkway High School (6-0)
• Introduced ordinance to re-appropriate $20,000 for a traffic study at Old Brownlee Road and Wemple Road (6-0)
• Introduced ordinance to fund a $30,000 baffle curtain replacement at Northeast Waste Water Treatment Plant (6-0)
• Introduced ordinance to increase Louisiana Technology Research Institute Bossier project cost by $114,177.05 (6-0)
• Introduced ordinance prohibiting contractual agreements pending new City Administration, with HUD and State of Louisiana exemptions (6-0)
• Introduced ordinance for cost-sharing of crossing guards with Bossier Parish School Board (6-0)

City Council

The Bossier City Council adopted several ordinances to fund engineering studies and design services for drainage and road projects. The body also approved contract amendments for the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Project and the appointment of an interim city engineer.

• Appropriated $400,000 for fabrication inspection services for the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Project
• Contracted Civil Design Group, LLC for a $22,625 traffic study at U.S. Highway 71 and Golden Meadows Drive
• Contracted Raley and Associates, Inc. for design services at the Municipal Complex ($36,200) and Bardot/Montgomery Lane drainage ($39,500)
• Approved $67,800 for emergency brush rotor repairs at the Red River Wastewater Treatment Facility via Axis Construction
• Appointed Benjamin C. Rauschenbach of Manchac Consulting Group, Inc. as interim head of Engineering at $12,500 monthly

The City Council authorized two major bond processes to refund existing debt and fund public works. They also approved several emergency sewer and drainage repairs and granted conditional alcohol use permits for two restaurants.

• Approved issuance of up to $125M Taxable Revenue Refunding Bonds (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary issuance of up to $15M Refunding Bonds and $75M Revenue Bonds (unanimous)
• Approved $700,000 additional funding for Airline Drive sewer repairs with Wicker Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $350,000 for emergency sewer/drainage repairs on Dot, Birdwell, and Okeefe streets (unanimous)
• Approved conditional alcohol use permits for 2142 Airline Drive and 707 Barksdale Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved $400,000 for Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Project fabrication inspection (unanimous)
• Appointed Benjamin C. Rauschenbach as interim head of Engineering Department at $12,500/month (6-1)
• Confirmed reappointment of Henry Clay Bohanan, II as Director of Parks and Recreation (6-1)

Fire & Police Civil Service Board

The Bossier City Fire & Police Civil Service Board will hold a special meeting to approve personnel action forms for the police and fire departments, and consider requests for grade transfer and exam results for communications officers. Two appeal requests are on the agenda: one from Sgt. Christopher Davis (postponed) and one from Police Chief Shane McWilliams. The board may also enter executive session for investigative proceedings.

• Approval of personnel action forms for police and fire departments
• Approval of grade transfer request for police communications officer
• Approval of exam results for fire communications officer applicants
• Appeal request from Sgt. Christopher Davis regarding transfer (postponed)
• Appeal request from Police Chief Shane McWilliams regarding reassignment and elimination of supervisory duties

The Board approved personnel action forms for both the Police and Fire Departments. It also approved two applicants for Fire Communication Officer grade reporting and granted a request for an appeal hearing regarding Police Chief Shane McWilliams.

• Approved Police Department personnel action forms (All in favor)
• Approved Fire Department personnel action forms (All in favor)
• Approved grade results for Fire Communication Officer applicants Jordan Kerr and Jennifer Rowell (All in favor)
• Granted request for appeal hearing regarding Police Chief Shane McWilliams, Docket #003-2021 (All in favor)

City Council

The City Council is deciding on an emergency contract for water and sewer repairs on Robert E. Lee Blvd and reviewing several infrastructure design contracts. The body is also considering the annexation of land at 1755 Swan Lake Road and various personnel hires.

• Emergency contract with Lawler Construction for Robert E. Lee Blvd repairs totaling $482,502.78
• Appropriation of $300,000 for 3 ambulance remount chassis
• Annexation of 1.111 acres at 1755 Swan Lake Road
• Change order of $33,403.18 for the Waller Avenue Lift Station
• Proposed $400,000 for plant inspection and steel fabrication for the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Project

The Council approved $482,502.78 for emergency water and sewer repairs on Robert E. Lee Blvd. Other actions included annexing 1.111 acres and appropriating $300,000 for ambulance chassis. A proposal to move meeting times to 6:00 PM was denied.

• Approved $482,502.78 for emergency water main and sewer repairs on Robert E. Lee Blvd (Unanimous)
• Annexed 1.111 acres at 1755 Swan Lake Road (Unanimous)
• Appropriated $300,000 for 3 ambulance remount chassis (Unanimous)
• Approved $33,403.18 change order for Waller Avenue Lift Station (Unanimous)
• Terminated employment of Sisung Securities Corporation as municipal advisor (Unanimous)
• Denied resolution to change regular meeting time to 6:00 PM (1-6)
• Authorized hiring for several vacant positions in Public Utilities, Police, and Animal Control (Unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to request sponsorship guide signs for Brookshire Grocery Arena (Unanimous)

Fire & Police Civil Service Board

The August 11, 2021 special meeting of the Bossier City Fire & Police Civil Service Board has been cancelled until further notice because of COVID-related issues. No other business is listed.

• Meeting cancelled due to COVID-related issues

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Planning Commission is considering several conditional use approvals for alcohol sales at restaurants and a new library branch. The body will also review multiple plat applications and zoning amendments for commercial and residential properties.

• Alcohol sale permits for Taqueria La Michocana (2142 Airline Drive) and El Patio Eastbank (707 Barksdale Boulevard)
• Architectural standards review for the new Central Branch Library at 100 City Hall Drive
• Zoning change from B-2 to B-3 for D’Shays Lounge at 2702 Barksdale Boulevard
• Zoning change from R-A to B-2 for Willis Knighton medical facility at 5751 Shed Road
• Zoning change from I-1 to R-A for personal storage at 3475 Sligo Road

The Metropolitan Planning Commission approved several conditional use requests for alcohol sales and a recreational soccer field. The board also approved multiple plat amendments and a master plan amendment for the Legacy Subdivision despite resident concerns regarding sidewalk safety.

• Approved liquor license for Taqueria La Michocana at 2142 Airline Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved liquor license for El Patio Eastbank at 707 Barksdale Boulevard (Unanimous)
• Approved outdoor recreational soccer field at 4009 Airline Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved Minor Plat for Baker Hughes Hazel Jones Road (Unanimous)
• Approved Amended Plat for Alpine Industrial Park Unit 3 (Unanimous)
• Approved Amended Plat for Louisiana Power Sports (Unanimous)
• Approved architectural standards review for new Central Branch Library (Unanimous)
• Approved Legacy Subdivision master plan amendment for sidewalks (Unanimous)

City Council

The council will hold final readings on several ordinances, including a zoning amendment to allow a liqueur manufacturer on Pearl Drive and a $400,000 parking lot expansion at the municipal complex. New business includes first readings for ambulance remounts and a lift station change order, plus resolutions to hire police officers and a public works director.

• Zoning amendment for Thornton's Blackwater Coffee Liqueur at 1062 Pearl Drive from I-1 to I-2 (Heavy Industrial)
• Appropriation of $400,000 from Riverboat Gaming Capital Project Fund for parking lot expansion at Bossier City Municipal Complex
• Appropriation of $464,000 for improvements to Shady Grove and Rome Street Lift Stations from LDEQ loan and Sewer Contingency Fund
• Introduction of ordinance to appropriate $300,000 from EMS Capital and Contingency Fund for 3 ambulance remount chassis
• Resolution to hire 2 police officers due to resignations and to promote officers within the police department

The City Council approved the creation of the East Bank Cultural District and authorized the Mayor to sign necessary documents. The council also approved several infrastructure funds, zoning changes, and personnel hires.

• Approved Resolution 82 to create and administer the East Bank Cultural District
• Appropriated $400,000 from Riverboat Gaming Capital Projects Fund for Municipal Complex parking expansion
• Appropriated $464,000 for Shady Grove and Rome Street Lift Station improvements
• Approved $88,395.79 final change order for Melrose Extension to Plantation Drive project
• Changed zoning from I-1 to I-2 for Meadowlark Subdivision, Lot 33
• Changed zoning from B-2 to B-3 for East Garden Subdivision, Lots 6 and 21
• Authorized hiring of two police officers, one police officer, and two wastewater plant positions
• Tabled nomination of Wade L. Rich as Director of Public Works until August 17, 2021

City Council

The Bossier City Council will hold first readings on several ordinances, including annexing 1.111 acres at 1755 Swan Lake Road and appropriating $400,000 from the Riverboat Gaming Capital Project Fund for expanding the Municipal Complex parking lot. The council will also consider final readings on contracts for NTB Associates ($300,000) and the Waller Avenue Lift Station ($116,000.68), and a resolution imposing a moratorium on city vehicle purchases except for public safety. A public hearing is scheduled for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application.

• Annexation of 1.111 acres at 1755 Swan Lake Road (Stirling Medical Bossier, LLC) – first reading
• Appropriation of $400,000 from Riverboat Gaming Capital Project Fund for Municipal Complex parking lot expansion – first reading
• Appropriation of $300,000 from Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Fund for NTB Associates contract – final reading
• Appropriation of $116,000.68 from LDEQ SRF Loan for Waller Avenue Lift Station – final reading
• Resolution declaring a moratorium on city vehicle purchases except for Fire, Police, and EMS – first and final reading

The Council placed a moratorium on city vehicle purchases, except for emergency services, until new regulations are adopted. They also approved several infrastructure funds and confirmed multiple department director appointments.

• Declared moratorium on city vehicle purchases except for Fire, EMS, and Police (7-0)
• Appropriated $300,000 from Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Fund for NTB Associates, Inc. (7-0)
• Appropriated $116,000.68 for Waller Avenue Lift Station rehabilitation (7-0)
• Approved $80,055.85 cost increase and 31-day extension for LTRI project (7-0)
• Confirmed Angela Williamson as Director of Finance (7-0)
• Confirmed Bob Brown as Director of Community Development (7-0)
• Confirmed Rodney Oar as Director of Fleet Services (7-0)
• Confirmed John Alan Tomasek, III as Director of Human Resources (6-1)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Planning Commission is considering several zoning amendments for industrial and business uses. The body will also review requests for a Planned Unit Development, preliminary and amended plats, and conditional use approvals.

• Zoning change from I-1 to I-2 for a liqueur manufacturer at 1062 Pearl Drive
• Zoning change from B-2 to B-3 for an auto repair shop at 2288 Barksdale Boulevard
• Zoning change and PUD for a convenience store and retail center at Swan Lake Road and Duckwater Landing Drive
• Conditional use approval for alcohol sales at Mama’s Bar and Grill, 5510 Airline Drive
• Preliminary plat for Edgewater Pass (13.852 acres) and amended plat for Myers Road Estates (9.993 acres)

The Metropolitan Planning Commission approved zoning amendments for a liqueur manufacturer, a convenience store, and an automotive repair shop. The board also granted a conditional use permit for a bar and grill and approved two plat applications. Several items regarding subdivision master plans and preliminary plats were delayed until the next meeting.

• Approved zoning change from I-1 to I-2 for Thornton’s Blackwater Coffee Liqueur, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved zoning change from B-1 to B-3 for a convenience store and retail center at Swan Lake Road and Duckwater Landing Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved Planned Unit Development for Swan Lake Commercial C-Store and Retail (Unanimous)
• Approved zoning change from B-2 to B-3 for an automotive repair shop at 2288 Barksdale Boulevard (Unanimous)
• Approved Minor Plat for Randall Hilton (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for alcohol sales at Mama’s Bar and Grill (Unanimous)
• Approved Amended Plat for Myers Road Estates (Unanimous)
• Delayed P-16-21, P-25-21, and P-22-21 until the next meeting (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to consider the appointment of E. Charles Jacobs as City Attorney following a vacancy. The council is also discussing the hiring of an Assistant City Attorney to fill a separate vacancy.

• Resolution to appoint E. Charles Jacobs as City Attorney
• Resolution to hire an Assistant City Attorney

The City Council unanimously approved the appointment of E. Charles Jacobs as City Attorney. The Council also authorized the hiring of an Assistant City Attorney to fill a vacancy.

• Appointed E. Charles Jacobs as City Attorney (7-0)
• Authorized the hiring of an Assistant City Attorney (7-0)

City Council

The Bossier City Council will consider several major items, including declaring an emergency for a $500,000 drainage pipe repair on Elsa Jane, imposing a moratorium on city vehicle purchases, and appointing a new city attorney, chief administrative officer, and interim District 1 council member. The council will also hold public hearings on demolishing two dilapidated structures and a vicious dog ordinance violation.

• Emergency ordinance to repair drainage pipe on Elsa Jane at a cost of $500,000 from the 2021 Sales Tax Capital Improvement Fund
• Resolution declaring a moratorium on all city vehicle purchases until a purchase policy is adopted
• Appointment of E. Charles Jacobs as City Attorney and Shane Cheatham as Chief Administrative Officer
• Final reading of ordinance to sell Lots 1, 2, 3 of Swan Lake Subdivision to Jack Skaggs for commercial use
• Public hearing on demolition of dilapidated structures at 2453 Trichel Street A and 404 North Circle

The City Council approved several emergency funding requests for infrastructure repairs and established a moratorium on city vehicle purchases. They also appointed Scott Irwin as the interim District 1 council member and approved the sale of city lots for commercial use.

• Appointed Scott Irwin as Interim City Council District 1 member (4-2)
• Approved $500,000 for emergency drainage line repairs on Elsa Jane (Unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 for emergency restoration of Airline Drive near Murphy Street (Unanimous)
• Adopted moratorium on all city vehicle purchases (Unanimous)
• Approved sale of Swan Lake Subdivision lots and tracts to Jack Skaggs (Unanimous)
• Appropriated $15,000 for gates and bollards at North Bossier Park at Brownlee (Unanimous)
• Approved demolition of dilapidated structures at 2453 Trichel St A and 404 North Circle (Unanimous)
• Tabled appointment of City Attorney and Assistant City Attorney for 30 days (5-2)

Fire & Police Civil Service Board

The Bossier City Fire & Police Civil Service Board will consider approving applications for promotional exams for police sergeant, lieutenant, captain, and jailer II, as well as exam results for multiple fire department positions. The board will also act on personnel action forms and requests for grade transfers for communications officers.

• Approval of applications for police sergeant, lieutenant, captain, and jailer II promotional exams
• Approval of exam results for district fire chief, chief of EMS, fire driver, fire captain, and other fire command positions
• Approval of personnel action forms for both police and fire departments
• Approval of grade transfer requests for police and fire communications officers
• Approval of applications for jailer I and fire information technology analyst positions

Fire & Police Civil Service Board

The Bossier City Fire & Police Civil Service Board approved applications for promotional exams for police sergeant, lieutenant, captain, and jailer positions, as well as exam results for multiple fire department command positions. The board also approved personnel action forms for both police and fire departments, including promotions, sick leave terminations, and recruit appointments. A single application for fire information technology analyst was approved.

• Approved promotional exam applications for police sergeant, lieutenant, captain, and jailer II
• Approved exam results for fire district chief, chief of EMS, fire driver, fire captain, and other command positions
• Approved police personnel actions including promotions for Booker, Dolan, Eagle, Warren, Owens, Smith, and sick leave terminations
• Approved fire personnel actions including recruits Avery, Dowden, Keeler, and probationary firefighters
• Approved single application for fire information technology analyst (Jessica Miller)

City Council

The City Council is deciding on several ordinances regarding public utility staffing, equipment purchases, and infrastructure repairs. The body will also hold a public hearing on Community Development Block Grant funds and consider utility service for two new developments.

• Agreement with Ardaman and Associates, Inc. for $262,750.00 from the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Fund
• Emergency contract with Proconcrete for $50,000.00 to repair damage at 4804 O'Keefe
• Purchase of a used wheeled loader for the Wastewater Treatment Division for $157,900.00
• Tinsley Ditch Basin Relief Plan appropriation of $135,000.00
• Sale of a 2006 Ferrara Inferno Pumper to the City of Shreveport for $48,000.00

The Council authorized $50,000 for emergency repairs at 4804 O’Keefe and approved the hiring of a water/sewer dispatcher, two traffic control technicians, a senior operator, and an accountant. They also approved the sale of a surplus fire pumper to the City of Shreveport and updated council procedural rules.

• Approved $50,000 for emergency repairs at 4804 O’Keefe (Unanimous)
• Approved $262,750 for Walter O. Bigby Carriageway construction testing (Unanimous)
• Approved sale of 2006 Ferrara Inferno Pumper to City of Shreveport for $48,000 (Unanimous)
• Authorized hiring of Water/Sewer Maintenance dispatcher (Unanimous)
• Authorized hiring of two Traffic Control Technicians at max $15/hour (Unanimous)
• Authorized hiring of Senior Operator for Water Treatment Plant (Unanimous)
• Authorized hiring of Accountant I (Unanimous)
• Approved water and sewer service for Black Stagg and Canes Landing developments (Unanimous)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Planning Commission is meeting to consider several zoning amendments, preliminary plats, and conditional use approvals. The body will also discuss a revision to the Unified Development Code regarding the expiration of alcohol sales.

• Zoning change from R-A to B-3 for retail development at 4900 Benton Road
• Zoning change from I-1 to I-2 for liqueur production at Meadowlark Subdivision, Lot 33
• Conditional Use Approval for a T-Building at 1805 Jimmie Davis Highway
• Four preliminary plats for Canal Place (Units 2-5) by Brownlee Road Partners
• Revision to Unified Development Code Article 3.3.2.H regarding alcohol sales expiration

The Commission approved several preliminary plats for the Canal Place subdivision and granted a conditional use permit for a childcare facility to add a temporary building. A requested B-3 zoning for a retail project at 4900 Benton Road was downgraded to B-2 following resident concerns. The board also updated alcohol sales permit regulations to expire annually.

• Approved B-2 zoning for 4900 Benton Road retail development (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for Epic Learning Center T-Building with 10-year re-approval limit (unanimous)
• Approved PUD for Epic Learning Center to allow two buildings on one lot (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plats for Canal Place Units 2, 3, 4, and 5 (unanimous)
• Approved PUD for Cristal Oak Commercial Subdivision Unit 2 (unanimous)
• Approved two off-premise billboard signs at 5660 and 5790 Shed Road (unanimous)
• Approved Unified Development Code revision requiring alcohol conditional uses to expire in one year (unanimous)
• Approved amended plat for Sligo Industrial Park Unit 4 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider an emergency contract for a collapsed sewer main and various zoning amendments. The body is also reviewing several personnel hires and the sale of city-owned property and equipment.

• Emergency contract with Pulley Construction, Inc. for $676,000.00 to repair a collapsed 24" sewer main on Highway 80
• Zoning change request for 2250 Benton Road from B-2 (Limited Business) to B-3 (General Business)
• Conditional Use approval for QuikTrip at 4344 East Texas Street to sell low content alcohol
• Appropriation of $33,600 for sod, irrigation, and fencing at Field of Dreams Park
• Sale of a 2006 Ferrara Inferno Pumper to the City of Shreveport for $48,000.00

The City Council declared an emergency to repair a collapsed 24-inch sewer main on Highway 80 and approved several infrastructure agreements with the DOTD. The council also approved zoning changes, a conditional use permit for alcohol sales, and various personnel hires and promotions.

• Approved $676,000 for emergency sewer main repair on Highway 80 via Pulley Construction, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved $33,600 for sod, irrigation, and fencing at Field of Dreams Park (Unanimous)
• Changed zoning from B-2 to B-3 at 2250 Benton Road (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for off-premise low content alcohol sales at 4344 East Texas Street (Unanimous)
• Approved lighting and detour agreements with DOTD for I-20 Rehab project (Unanimous)
• Approved $36,067.91 supplement for Airline Drive and Murphy Street emergency gravity main repair (Unanimous)
• Authorized promotion of 1 officer to sergeant, 3 sergeants to lieutenant, and 1 lieutenant to captain (6-1)
• Adopted revisions to Chapter 99 of the Code of Ordinances regarding Utility and Pipelines (Unanimous)

Fire & Police Civil Service Board

The Bossier City Fire & Police Civil Service Board will consider approving personnel actions, grade transfers, and exam calls for police and fire departments. Two public hearings are scheduled to adopt revised class specifications for Fire Information Technology Specialist (changing from competitive to promotional) and to create a new class of Fire Information Technology Analyst. The board may also go into executive session for misconduct investigations.

• Public hearing to adopt revised class specifications for Fire Information Technology Specialist (changing from competitive to promotional)
• Public hearing to adopt new class of Fire Information Technology Analyst
• Approval to call for promotional exams for Police Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, and Jailer II
• Approval of grade transfer requests for Police Communication Officer and Jailer I
• Approval to call for exam for Jailer I and Fire Information Technology Analyst

Fire & Police Civil Service Board

The Bossier City Fire & Police Civil Service Board approved personnel action forms for police and fire departments, including terminations, retirements, recruit hires, and promotions. The board also called for exams for Jailer I and promotional exams for police sergeant, lieutenant, captain, and Jailer II, and held public hearings to adopt revised class specifications for Fire Technology Specialist and a new class of Fire Information Technology Analyst.

• Approved personnel actions for police: termination of Stephen Boothe, retirement of Robin Mahoney and Thomas Souter, and recruit hires for Matthew Boyd and Antaeus Smith
• Approved personnel actions for fire: promotion of Beau Bockhaus, confirmation of Dustin Barron, Bradley Bockhaus, Tucker Fulco, Brian Garcia, Cameron Pea, La'Darius Rasberry, and John Schimberg
• Called for exams for Jailer I (posting June 1-11) and promotional exams for police sergeant, lieutenant, captain, and Jailer II (posting June 1-18)
• Held public hearings to adopt revised class specifications for Fire Technology Specialist and new class of Fire Information Technology Analyst
• Approved applications for Jailer I from Bre'Anna Allen, Jacoby Cass, and Shaquory Young

City Council

The council will hold final readings on ordinances to authorize $124.1 million in utility revenue refunding bonds and to annex 258 acres. New business includes a special election for a council vacancy, park improvements, and several personnel hires.

• Final reading: Ordinance authorizing $124,115,000 in Taxable Utilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2021
• Final reading: Ordinance approving reconciliation for Bossier Fire Department Burn Building Project with $160,000 cost decrease
• Introduce ordinance appropriating $33,600 from Sales Tax Capital Improvement Fund for sod, irrigation, and fencing at Field of Dreams Park
• Introduce ordinance appropriating $36,067.91 for Airline Drive and Murphy Street emergency gravity main repair
• Resolution authorizing promotion of 1 officer to sergeant, 3 sergeants to lieutenants, and 1 lieutenant to captain for police department

The City Council called a special election to fill a vacancy in District 1 following the resignation of Shane Cheatham. The council also approved several personnel hires and modified engineering service contracts.

• Called special election for District 1 (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 48 modifying engineering services with Manchac Consulting Group and Atakapa Services (6-1)
• Approved Ordinance 49 for Bossier Fire Department burn building project reconciliation with $160,000 surplus (Unanimous)
• Authorized hiring of one Police Jailer (Unanimous)
• Authorized hiring of an Animal Control Officer I (Unanimous)
• Authorized hiring of a Laborer I for Streets and Drainage Division (Unanimous)
• Authorized replacing a Mechanic II in the City Garage (Unanimous)
• Approved Bossier Press Tribune as Official Journal for one year (Unanimous)

City Council

The Bossier City Council will hold a hearing to review a recommendation to demolish a dilapidated structure at 2316 Walnut Street. The property, owned by Abigail Land Holdings 23 LLC, has been condemned as unfit for human habitation due to extensive rot, roof holes, and structural decay. The council will decide whether to order demolition or repairs.

• Hearing to review removal of dilapidated structure at 2316 Walnut Street
• Property condemned under La. R.S. 33:1374 and La. R.S. 33:4720.59
• Owner: Abigail Land Holdings 23 LLC of Omaha, NE
• Structure has roof holes, rotting floors and walls, and is considered hazardous

The Administrative Court unanimously approved the demolition of a dilapidated structure located at 2316 Walnut Street. The decision followed a review of the property's condition and failed attempts to contact the owners.

• Approved minutes of April 13, 2021, proceedings (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved demolition of structure at 2316 Walnut Street as soon as legally possible (unanimous)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission is meeting to consider several zoning amendments and conditional use approvals. The body will review requests for commercial developments, subdivision plat amendments, and alcohol sales permits.

• Zoning change from B-2 to B-3 for auto repair at 2250 Benton Road
• Zoning change from R-A and R-LD to B-1 for 22.45 acres at Benton Rd. and Vanceville Rd.
• Conditional use for alcohol sales at 5515 Airline Drive and 4344 East Texas Street
• Preliminary plat for Waterford Lake Unit 2 (4.794 acres) and Retreat at the Preserve Unit 9 (5.851 acres)
• Review and approval of the Alcohol Density Conditional Use Overlay District

The Commission unanimously approved several zoning amendments, preliminary plats, and conditional use permits for alcohol sales. It also granted a temporary use permit for outdoor vegetable sales and scheduled three items for future public hearings.

• Approved zoning change from B-2 to B-3 at 2250 Benton Road (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change from R-A/R-LD to B-1 at Benton Rd. and Vanceville Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol sales for on-premise consumption at 5515 Airline Drive (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol sales for off-premise consumption at 4344 East Texas Street (unanimous)
• Approved Legacy Subdivision master plan amendment with condition for sidewalk/walking trail plans (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Plat for Waterford Lake Unit 2 (unanimous)
• Approved Alcohol Density Conditional Use Overlay District (unanimous)
• Approved temporary use for outdoor vegetable sales at 4809 Benton Rd. from May 10, 2021 to May 10, 2022 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review several ordinances, including a final reading for the annexation of approximately 258 acres. The meeting also includes discussions on issuing $124 million in utility revenue bonds and various personnel hiring resolutions.

• Annexation of approximately 258.299 acres in South Half of Section 10 and Southwest Quarter of Section 11
• $124,115,000 issuance of taxable Utilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2021
• $150,000 appropriation for lighting at Shed Road and Interstate 220 Interchange
• Bid opening for demolition of structure at 2504 Northside Dr.
• Bid opening for WOB Carriageway Project Phase II with an engineer's estimate of $37,000,000

The Council approved a major bond issuance for water and wastewater systems and annexed approximately 258 acres of land. They also appropriated $150,000 for lighting at the Shed Road / I-220 Interchange and approved several personnel hires across city departments.

• Approved $124,115,000 in Taxable Utilities Revenue Refunding Bonds (7-0)
• Annexed approximately 258.299 acres in Council District 5 (7-0)
• Appropriated $150,000 from Riverboat Capital Projects Fund for Shed Road / I-220 Interchange lighting (7-0)
• Retained Travis H. Morehart, CPA for Finance Department services (7-0)
• Approved 80% City Property Tax Millage forgiveness for Centric Pipe, LLC under Industrial Tax Exemption Program (7-0)
• Authorized hiring of 2 police officers and 1 records clerk (7-0)
• Authorized hiring of 2 laborers for Public Works and 1 laborer for Parks & Recreation (7-0)
• Authorized hiring of a part-time Animal Control Helper (7-0)

Fire & Police Civil Service Board

The Fire & Police Civil Service Board will meet to reappoint and swear in members Charles Bridges and Jason Shelton, approve personnel actions for fire and police departments, and discuss proposed new job classifications for Fire Information Technology Specialist and Analyst, including setting public hearing dates. The board may also enter executive session for misconduct investigations.

• Re-appointment and swearing in of Charles Bridges and Jason Shelton to the Civil Service Board
• Approval of personnel action forms for Police and Fire departments
• Approval of grade transfer requests for a jailer and a police communication officer
• Review of proposed revised class specification for Fire Information Technology Specialist (change from competitive to promotional) and setting public hearing date
• Review and possible adoption of new class of Fire Information Technology Analyst and setting public hearing date

Fire & Police Civil Service Board

The Bossier City Fire & Police Civil Service Board approved personnel action forms for both departments, including resignations, promotions, a disciplinary demotion, and a death. They also approved grade transfers for a jailer and a police communication officer. The board set public hearings for May 26, 2021 to consider revising the Fire Technology Specialist class from competitive to promotional and to adopt a new Fire Information Technology Analyst class. Two board members were re-appointed for terms expiring March 6, 2024.

• Approved police personnel actions including resignation of Marvin Bradford, promotion of Todd Hylbert, and reconfirmation of Daryl Worley as Deputy Chief
• Approved fire personnel actions including disciplinary demotion of Clayton Cummings, promotion of Matthew Seale, and retirement of Terrie Neff
• Approved grade transfer for jailer Melvin Fayard (score 92) from Sulphur, certified March 16, 2021
• Approved grade transfer for police communication officer April Leatherwood (score 96) from Lafayette, certified February 25, 2021
• Set public hearing for May 26, 2021 to consider revised class specifications for Fire Technology Specialist and new Fire Information Technology Analyst class

City Council

The City Council is deciding on several funding ordinances for drainage, fire services, and infrastructure. The body is also discussing new restrictions on vehicle noise and the hiring of police and fire personnel.

• Proposed $3,900,000 for the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Phase II Storm Water Pump Station
• Proposed $1,000,000 additional appropriation for an Eastbank District fire station
• Proposed $550,000 for Bardot Lane and Montgomery Lane Drainage Rehabilitation Project Phases 1 & 2
• Proposed $62,000 emergency contract with Pulley Construction, Inc. for a Village Lane drainage pipe
• Proposed ordinance restricting excessive sound or noise from motorcycles and vehicles

The Council approved several funding ordinances for drainage, traffic studies, and a new fire station. They also levied ad valorem taxes for 2021 and authorized the hiring of police and fire personnel. Several new ordinances were introduced for future consideration.

• Approved $3.9M for Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Phase II storm water pump station (7-0)
• Approved $550,000 for Bardot Lane and Montgomery Lane drainage rehabilitation (7-0)
• Approved $1M additional funding for an Eastbank District fire station (7-0)
• Approved $20,000 for a traffic study at LA 3105 (Airline Drive) and Greenacres Boulevard (7-0)
• Levied 2021 ad valorem taxes: 5.57, 8.32, 5.98, and 2.71 mills (7-0)
• Approved $62,000 emergency repair for drainage line on Village Lane (7-0)
• Authorized hiring of two jailers and one police officer (7-0)
• Authorized hiring of one firefighter (7-0)

City Council

The council will hold a blight hearing for a property at 1710 Fox Street. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and routine administrative items.

• Blight hearing for 1710 Fox Street, Bossier City
• Approve February 9, 2021 Administrative Council minutes

The Administrative Court approved the minutes from February 9, 2021, and the meeting agenda. The court declared items at 1710 Fox Street as junk and granted property standards approval for cleanup, suspended for 30 days.

• Approved February 9, 2021, proceedings minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Declared items at 1710 Fox Street as junk and approved cleanup, suspended for 30 days (unanimous)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two minor plats (O'Reily's Subdivision and BGC Commercial Subdivision) and take action. The commission will also hold preliminary hearings on two zoning amendments: one to change 0.54 acres at 2250 Benton Road from B-2 to B-3 for an existing auto repair business, and another to rezone 22.45 acres at Benton Rd. and Vanceville Rd. from R-A/R-LD to B-2 for a proposed commercial development. Additionally, the commission will review an Alcohol Density Conditional Use Overlay District.

• Minor Plat P-8-21: O'Reily's Subdivision, 1.217 acres, Section 15, T18N R12W
• Minor Plat C-11-21: BGC Commercial Subdivision, 7.805 acres, south of CVS on Airline Dr. and Wemple Rd.
• Zoning Amendment C-12-21: 0.54 acres at 2250 Benton Road from B-2 to B-3 for auto repair business
• Zoning Amendment P-10-21: 22.45 acres at Benton Rd. and Vanceville Rd. from R-A/R-LD to B-2 for commercial development
• Review of Alcohol Density Conditional Use Overlay District

The Commission unanimously approved minor plats for O’Reily’s Subdivision and BGC Commercial Subdivision. Three applications for zoning amendments and an alcohol density overlay were approved to move forward to public hearings.

• Approved Minor Plat P-8-21 for O’Reily’s Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved Minor Plat C-11-21 for BGC Commercial Subdivision with drainage and truck traffic conditions (unanimous)
• Approved C-12-21 zoning amendment (B-2 to B-3) at 2250 Benton Road for public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved P-10-21 zoning amendment (R-A/R-LD to B-2) at Benton Rd. and Vanceville Rd. for public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved P-11-21 Alcohol Density Conditional Use Overlay District for public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved March 8, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is deciding on several high-value infrastructure projects, including a new recreational and senior center and a storm water pump station. The body is also reviewing zoning changes for a grocery store and a massage therapy business, and an emergency ordinance for winter storm repairs.

• Proposed $130 million in taxable Utilities Revenue Refunding Bonds
• Proposed $30 million for a Bossier City Recreational Center and Senior Center
• Proposed $3.9 million for a Storm Water Pump Station for Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Phase II
• Emergency ordinance for winter storm infrastructure repairs not to exceed $1,293,922.23
• Zoning change from R-A to B-3 for a proposed grocery store at Airline Drive and Wemple Road

The City Council approved several funding appropriations, including water infrastructure and emergency winter storm repairs. They also authorized a new five-year contract for the Brookshire Grocery Arena and approved multiple zoning changes and personnel hires.

• Approved $1,855,000 from Hotel/Motel Tax Fund for Airline water tank rehab (7-0)
• Approved $1,293,922.23 from Disaster Reserve Fund for winter storm repairs (7-0)
• Approved five-year contract and temporary fee reduction for ASM Global at Brookshire Grocery Arena (7-0)
• Approved $15,000 for Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission Port Cities Fest Weekend (7-0)
• Approved zoning change from R-A to B-3 at 4860 Airline Drive for Brookshires store (7-0)
• Approved zoning change from B-1 to B-2 at 1603 Airline Drive for massage therapy (7-0)
• Approved zoning change from B-1 to R-LD at 1106 Violet Avenue (7-0)
• Approved reclassification of Accounting Division and hiring of Accountant I (4-3)

City Council

The City Council is deciding on several high-value funding measures, including utility and environmental bonds. The body is also discussing infrastructure repairs, water line relocations, and new contracts for arena management.

• Proposed issuance of up to $130,000,000 in taxable Utilities Revenue Refunding Bonds
• Proposed financing not to exceed $50,000,000 through the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority
• Final reading of an ordinance to fund Water Line relocation at Greenacres Office Park for $600,000
• Proposed $1,885,000 for Airline Water Tank Rehabilitation and Painting Project
• Proposed $1,200,000 appropriation for City Recreation Areas improvements

The City Council authorized two major bond issuances for refunding purposes totaling up to $180 million. The council also approved several funding re-appropriations for street, drainage, and recreation projects, including restroom facilities at Clifford Almond Park and Tinsley Park.

• Approved $50M financing to refund Series 2010B Bonds (6-0)
• Approved up to $130M in Taxable Utilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2021 (6-0)
• Approved $1.2M for recreation area improvements, including restrooms at Clifford Almond Park and Tinsley Park (6-0)
• Approved $600,000 for water line relocation at Greenacres Office Park (6-0)
• Approved $250,000 re-appropriation for 2021 Streets and Drainage Repair Project (6-0)
• Authorized revised cooperative endeavor agreement with Veterans Affairs (6-0)
• Approved hiring of a Utility Worker for the Wastewater Treatment Plant (6-0)
• Approved report of reconciliation for Melrose Ave. and Plantation Dr. project with $860,000 surplus (6-0)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission holds a public hearing and action meeting on March 8, 2021. Commissioners will vote on several rezoning requests, including a controversial change from residential-agriculture to general business for a proposed grocery store, and a conditional use permit for alcohol sales at a restaurant.

• C-86-20: Rezone 7.805 acres at Airline Drive and Wemple Road from R-A to B-3 for Brookshire Grocery Company
• C-80-20: Rezone 1106 Violet Avenue from B-1 to R-LD
• C-63-20: Rezone 1603 Airline Drive from B-1 to B-2 for a massage therapy business (Shangri-La Spa)
• P-72-20: Conditional use approval for high and low content alcohol sales at El Patio Bossier, 5515 Airline Drive
• P-5-21: Minor plat for Candy Acres Unit 1-B, 4.066 acres

The Commission unanimously approved several zoning changes, including a request for a Brookshire Grocery Company site and a massage therapy business. Two plat applications were approved, and a sign review for Dillas Quesadillas was granted.

• Approved zoning change for 1106 Violet Avenue from B-1 to R-LD (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change for 1603 Airline Dr. from B-1 to B-2 (unanimous)
• Approved Minor Plat P-5-21 for Candy Acres Unit 1-B (unanimous)
• Approved Amended Plat P-6-21 for Canal Place Unit No. 1A (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change for 7.805 acres at Airline Drive and Wemple Road from R-A to B-3 (unanimous)
• Approved on-premise sign review for Dillas Quesadillas at 2035 Airline Drive (unanimous)
• Approved February 8 and February 15, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Bossier City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 2, 2021, to consider several new business items, including zoning changes, conditional use permits for alcohol sales, and personnel actions. The council will also witness the opening of bids for sidewalk and street rehabilitation projects.

• Zoning amendment to change Airport Annex Lots 12, 13, 20 & 21 from R-LD to R-MD for a proposed 11-unit apartment complex
• Conditional use approval for low-content alcohol sales at a convenience store at 2201 East Texas Street
• Conditional use approval for high and low content alcohol sales at El Jarrito Mexican Grill at 2650 Airline Dr., Ste 100
• Resolution authorizing hiring of three police officers and one police communication officer
• Opening of sealed bids for Sidewalk Improvements Project ($400,000 est.) and Citywide Street Rehabilitation Phase I ($375,000 est.) and Phase II ($500,000 est.)

The City Council approved a zoning change for a proposed apartment complex and granted two conditional use permits for alcohol sales. The council also authorized the hiring of four police department employees and one purchasing department employee.

• Approved zoning change from R-LD to R-MD for Airport Annex Lots 12, 13, 20 & 21 (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for off-premise alcohol sales at 2201 East Texas Street (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for on-premise alcohol sales at 2650 Airline Drive, Suite 100 (Unanimous)
• Authorized hiring of 3 Police Officers (Unanimous)
• Authorized hiring of 1 Police Communication Officer (Unanimous)
• Authorized promotion and hiring of 1 employee in the Purchasing Department (Unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for financing not to exceed $50,000,000 for bond refunding (Unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for taxable Utilities Revenue Refunding Bonds up to $130,000,000 (Unanimous)

City Council

The Bossier City Council will hold final votes on ordinances to fund EMS stretchers and a sewer force main, and introduce new items including $1.2 million in surplus funds for recreation area improvements, $600,000 for a water line relocation, and a conditional use permit for alcohol sales at a restaurant. The meeting also includes resolutions to rename a street and approve project reconciliations.

• Final reading: $400,000 from EMS Capital and Contingency Fund for 5 stretchers and power loaders
• Final reading: $95,000 from Sewer Capital & Contingency Fund to replace Bruce Street Force Main
• First reading: $1,200,000 in surplus funds for improvements at City Recreation Areas
• First reading: $600,000 from Water Capital & Contingency Fund for water line relocation at Greenacres Office Park
• Conditional use approval for sale of high and low content alcohol at Another Broken Egg, 3107 Airline Drive

The City Council approved several funding ordinances for EMS equipment and sewer repairs, as well as a conditional use permit for alcohol sales at a restaurant. The council also renamed a city drive and approved project reconciliation reports for city buildings.

• Approved $400,000 for 5 stretchers, 5 power loaders, and medical supplies (6-0)
• Approved $95,000 to replace and reroute Bruce Street force main (6-0)
• Approved conditional use for alcohol sales at 3107 Airline Drive (6-0)
• Approved renaming 'Brookshire Grocery Arena Drive' to 'Brookshire Arena Drive' (6-0)
• Approved reconciliation for Police and Public Service lighting project with $25,000 surplus (6-0)
• Approved reconciliation for Animal Control building improvements with $10,000 surplus (6-0)
• Introduced ordinance to re-appropriate $250,000 for Streets and Drainage Repair (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance to appropriate $1.2M for City Recreation Areas (unanimous)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission is holding a special call meeting to conduct a public hearing. The body will consider a conditional use application for alcohol sales at a specific restaurant location.

• C-4-21: Application by Lacy Galligan, Another Broken Egg Café for conditional use approval to sell high and low content alcohol for on-premise consumption at 3107 Airline Drive, Suite 400

The Metropolitan Planning Commission approved a conditional use application for the sale of high and low content alcohol for on-premise consumption at a restaurant. The decision applies to the location at 3107 Airline Drive, Suite 400.

• Approved C-4-21 for alcohol sales at 3107 Airline Drive, Suite 400 (unanimous)

City Council

The Administrative Council will conduct blight hearings for two properties and review recommendations for the demolition of two dilapidated structures.

• Blight Hearing for 1220 Evangeline Circle
• Blight Hearing for 1120 White Street
• Demolition review for 416 Colquit St.
• Demolition review for 2504 Northside Dr.

The Administrative Court of Bossier City approved the cleanup of one property and the demolition of two others. Two of the actions are suspended until specific dates in February and March.

• Approved cleanup of building at 1120 White Street (unanimous); suspended until Feb 15
• Approved demolition of building at 416 Colquit St. (unanimous); suspended until March 9
• Approved demolition of accessory building at 2504 Northside Drive (unanimous)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The commission will consider several zoning amendments, planned unit developments, and conditional use requests. Items include residential density changes, commercial development proposals, and alcohol sale permissions.

• Zoning amendment for massage therapy at 1603 Airline Dr.
• Zoning and PUD applications for an apartment complex at Airport Annex (Lamar and Barbara St.)
• Zoning amendment for commercial development on 8.392 acres in Willow Chute Commercial Subdivision
• PUD application for Shed Road Storage at 3805 Shed Road
• Conditional use for off-premise alcohol sales at 2201 East Texas Street

The Metropolitan Planning Commission unanimously approved several zoning amendments, preliminary plats, and conditional use permits. Key approvals included a COVID-19 testing site and various residential and commercial developments.

• Approved zoning change to Residential Medium Density for apartment complex (C-65-20)
• Approved Planned Unit Development for apartment complex at Lamar and Barbara St. (C-79-20)
• Approved zoning change from Residential Agriculture to General Business for 8.392 acres (P-64-20)
• Approved Planned Unit Development for Shed Road Storage (C-74-20)
• Approved conditional use for low content alcohol sales at 2201 East Texas Street (C-82-20)
• Approved preliminary plat for Willow Heights Unit 3 with fencing conditions (P-74-20)
• Approved temporary use for COVID-19 testing site at Pierre Bossier Mall for 1 year (C-1-21)
• Approved conditional use for alcohol sales at El Jarrrito Mexican Grill (C-2-21)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several funding requests for emergency medical supplies and infrastructure repairs. The body is also deciding on a zoning correction in Whittington Park Subdivision and the renaming of Dixie Overland Road to Silver Star Way.

• Proposed $400,000 from 2021 EMS Capital and Contingency Fund for 5 stretchers, power loaders, and medical supplies
• Proposed $95,000 from Sewer Capital & Contingency Fund to replace Bruce Street Force Main
• Final reading of ordinance to spend $55,000 from 2021 Sales Tax Improvement Fund for an Asphalt Patching Trailer
• Zoning correction for Lot 2, Block E, Whittington Park Subdivision to B-1 (Business Office)
• Resolution to rename Dixie Overland Road to Silver Star Way

The City Council approved several ordinances for equipment and infrastructure, including a new asphalt patching trailer and a gas line servitude agreement. The council also renamed Dixie Overland Road to Silver Star Way and authorized water and sewer services for a development outside city limits.

• Approved $55,000 for an asphalt patching trailer (Unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to execute a predial servitude agreement for CenterPoint gas line (Unanimous)
• Renamed Dixie Overland Road to Silver Star Way (Unanimous)
• Approved city water and sewer use for Canal Place Estates development (Unanimous)
• Required Risk Manager to be under the supervision of the Finance Director (Unanimous)
• Authorized Ben Rauschenbach to sign documents as City Engineer (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved filling a vacant Laborer I position in Public Works (Unanimous)
• Introduced ordinances for $400,000 for EMS supplies and $95,000 for Bruce Street Force Main (Unanimous)

Board Of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two items: a rear yard setback variance for a proposed single-family residence at 705 Abita Chase, and a re-hearing of a special exception use for a front yard carport cover at 2109 Wakefield Avenue. The board will also consider approving minutes from November 30, 2020.

• Rear yard setback variance request by Southern Home Builders for 705 Abita Chase
• Re-hearing of special exception use for front yard carport cover at 2109 Wakefield Avenue by Cin Khan Pau
• Approval of minutes from November 30, 2020

Fire & Police Civil Service Board

The Bossier City Fire & Police Civil Service Board will hold a public hearing and vote on changing the Director of Communications and Fire Communications Supervisor from competitive to promotional positions, and altering their qualifications. The board will also approve personnel actions, seniority lists, and the 2021 meeting schedule. Additionally, it will consider advertising for multiple fire department promotional positions and may enter executive session for misconduct investigations.

• Public hearing to adopt changing Director of Communications and Fire Communications Supervisor from competitive to promotional
• Approval of applications for the position of Chief of Special Operations Safety
• Approval to advertise for promotional positions: Fire Driver, Fire Captain, District Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, and others
• Approval of personnel action forms for police and fire departments
• Approval of seniority lists for police and fire departments

City Council

The Bossier City Council will hold final readings on ordinances to sell a 2008 Ferrara Pumper fire truck to Shreveport for $45,000 and to hire Beast Engineering, LLC for the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Phase II project. They will also introduce new items including a $55,000 asphalt patching trailer purchase and a risk manager reorganization. The meeting includes reports on the Bigby Carriageway and monthly finances.

• Final reading: sell 2008 Ferrara Pumper to Shreveport for $45,000
• Final reading: hire Beast Engineering, LLC for Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Phase II
• Introduce ordinance: appropriate $55,000 from 2021 Sales Tax Improvement Fund for an Asphalt Patching Trailer
• Introduce ordinance: require Risk Manager to be under Finance Director supervision
• Resolution: fill Clerk Typist I and 2 part-time kennel worker positions in Animal Control

The City Council approved the hiring of Beast Engineering, LLC to manage a road construction project. Other actions included authorizing the sale of a surplus fire pumper and approving several personnel hires and reclassifications.

• Approved sale of 2008 Ferrara Pumper to City of Shreveport for $45,000 (7-0)
• Approved reclassification of Accounts Clerk II positions and one new hire in Customer Service (7-0)
• Approved hiring Beast Engineering, LLC to manage Walter O. Bigby Carriageway – Phase II (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance to place Risk Manager under Finance Director supervision (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance to spend $55,000 from 2021 Sales Tax Improvement Fund for Asphalt Patching Trailer (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance authorizing Mayor to execute Predial Servitude Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved filling one Clerk Typist I and two part-time Kennel Worker positions in Animal Control (7-0)
• Approved hiring an Applications Analyst for Information Services (7-0)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission will hold public and preliminary hearings to consider zoning amendments, plat approvals, and conditional use permits. The body will decide on requests ranging from residential density changes to commercial development and temporary market uses.

• Zoning change for 1603 Airline Dr. from B-1 to B-2 for a massage therapy business
• Zoning change and Planned Unit Development for an apartment complex at Airport Annex (Lamar and Barbara St.)
• Zoning change for 8.392 acres in Willow Chute Commercial Subdivision from R-A to B-3
• Conditional Use Approval for low content alcohol sales at 2201 East Texas Street
• Temporary Use Approval for Bossier City Farmers Market at 2950 East Texas Street and Makers Fair at 540 Boardwalk Blvd.

City Council

The Bossier City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions at its January 5, 2021 regular meeting. Key items include a cooperative agreement for a programmable LED light system on the Texas Street Bridge, a scooter prohibition, and zoning requests for a private event center and a small cell tower.

• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Red River Waterway District and Shreveport for $1,000,000 LED light system on Texas Street Bridge
• Ordinance prohibiting electric low-speed scooters on sidewalks, bike paths, and streets except in residential areas
• Conditional use approval for a private event center at 1011 Chinaberry Drive
• Conditional use approval for a small cell tower at 5600 Barksdale Boulevard
• Emergency ordinance for $85,000 sewer main replacement on Rosh Street

The Council approved an ordinance prohibiting electric low-speed scooters on sidewalks, bicycle paths, and streets, except in residential areas. Other key actions included renaming the city arena and approving funding for infrastructure and emergency sewer repairs.

• Prohibited electric low-speed scooters on sidewalks, bike paths, and streets except in residential areas (Unanimous)
• Renamed city sports and entertainment facility to Brookshire Grocery Arena (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement for LED light system on Texas Street Bridge with Red River Waterway District (Unanimous)
• Appropriated additional $244,670.34 for Police Evidence and Storage Building flood wall (Unanimous)
• Declared emergency and appropriated $85,000 for sewer main replacement on Rosh Street (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for private event center at 1011 Chinaberry Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for small cell tower at 5600 Barksdale Boulevard (Unanimous)
• Authorized replacement of one Civic Center Event Coordinator position (Unanimous)