Bossier City public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Bossier City Council will hold final readings on nine ordinances, including $65,000 for a sewer force main on Veva Drive and Shed Road, a revised agreement with the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, hiring auditors, $50,000 for I-20 street lighting, a $117,109.95 change order for the Bossier Arts Council brick cladding project, $1.5 million for hydro-clay courts at North Bossier Tennis Center, donating expired bulletproof vests, $265,000 for Northside Pump Station repairs, and a contract with Manchac Consulting Group for grant writing. New business includes first readings on a local services agreement with Bossier Parish, a cooperative endeavor with the Bossier City Arts Council, funding for East Bank District management, auditor engagement for pension funds, a change order for the Louisiana Technology Research Institute, and a cooperative endeavor with the Louisiana Department of Treasury. Resolutions cover hiring firefighters, police officers, and jailers, replacing a fire training officer position, approving bids for city-wide street rehabilitation, contracting for parking design at Tinsley Ball Park, adopting a five-year capital projects plan, filling kennel worker positions, and repairing the freight elevator at Brookshire Grocery Arena.

• Appropriate $1,500,000 from 2018 LCDA Bond Fund for modified hydro-clay courts at North Bossier Tennis Center (final reading)
• Allocate $265,000 for repairs and upgrades to Northside Pump Station from Sewer Capital and Contingency Fund (final reading)
• Approve Change Order 1 for Bossier Arts Council Brick Cladding Project, increasing contract to $601,109.95 (final reading)
• Adopt resolution to approve bids for P22-09 2022 City Wide Street Rehabilitation Project - Phase I
• Adopt resolution to contract with Raley & Associates for design services for parking additions at Tinsley Ball Park

The City Council approved several infrastructure funding allocations and personnel hires. A proposal to spend $1.5 million on new tennis courts was denied. The council also adopted the 2023-2027 Five Year Capital Projects Plan.

• Approved $65,000 for new sanitary sewer force main at Veva Drive and Shed Road (7-0)
• Approved $50,000 from Hotel/Motel Taxes Fund for I-20 street lighting repairs (7-0)
• Approved $265,000 for Northside Pump Station repairs and upgrades (7-0)
• Denied $1.5M appropriation for modified hydro-clay courts at North Bossier Tennis Center (2-5)
• Approved $117,109.95 change order for Bossier Arts Council Brick Cladding Project (7-0)
• Authorized hiring of one firefighter, one police officer, and two police jailers (7-0)
• Adopted 2023-2027 Five Year Capital Projects Plan (7-0)
• Approved contract with Raley & Associates for Tinsley Ball Park parking design (7-0)

Fire & Police Civil Service Board

The Fire & Police Civil Service Board will meet to approve revised posting notices for promotional exams for two Fire Department positions: Chief of Training and Chief of Emergency Medical Services. No old business is listed for either the Police or Fire departments. The board may also go into executive session as allowed by state law.

• Approval of revised posting notices for Fire Department promotional exams for Chief of Training and Chief of Emergency Medical Services
• Approval of agenda for December 19, 2022
• Approval and dispensing with reading of November 30, 2022 board meeting minutes
• Possible executive session under R.S. 42:6.1

The Board approved revised posting notices for promotional exams for the positions of Chief of Training and Chief of Emergency Medical Services. These notices were scheduled to be posted from December 20, 2022, through December 30, 2022.

• Approved agenda for December 19, 2022 (All in favor)
• Approved minutes from November 30, 2022 (All in favor)
• Approved revised posting notices for Fire Department Chief of Training and Chief of Emergency Medical Services promotional exams (All in favor)

City Council

The Bossier City Council will hold hearings on four properties cited for blight or dilapidation, including one at 1534 James Street recommended for demolition. The council will also consider approving minutes from the September 13, 2022 meeting.

• Hearing on removal of dilapidated structure at 1534 James Street
• Blight hearing for 6007 Rosemead Circle
• Blight hearing for 3208 Gay Boulevard
• Blight hearing for 134 Bobbie Street

The Administrative Court reviewed four property cases. It granted a 30-day continuance for one dilapidated structure and issued suspended sentences for three blight hearings, allowing owners 30 days to complete cleanups.

• Approved September 13, 2022, meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Continued case for 1534 James Street for 30 days (Unanimous)
• Declared items at 6007 Rosemead Circle as junk with sentence suspended for 30 days (Unanimous)
• Declared items at 3208 Gay Boulevard as junk with sentence suspended for 30 days (Unanimous)
• Declared items at 134 Bobbie Street as junk with sentence suspended for 30 days (Unanimous)

City Council

The Bossier City Council will hold a workshop to meet with the Engineering and Parks & Recreation departments to discuss proposed new tennis courts. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• Workshop on proposed new tennis courts
• Meeting with Engineering and Parks & Recreation departments

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Commission approved several preliminary and minor plats, a planned unit development for a daycare, and a conditional use permit for alcohol sales. The board also adopted the 2023 amended fee schedule and appointed leadership for the coming year.

• Approved Minor Plat for Waller Subdivision Fourteenth Filing (unanimous)
• Approved landscaping reduction at 1981 Airline Drive (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol sales conditional use at 3489 Swan Lake Road (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Plats for Retreat at The Preserve Unit 10 and Estates at The Preserve Unit 7 (unanimous)
• Approved daycare PUD with provision to verify ingress/egress with City Engineer (unanimous)
• Approved 6-month temporary parking for Candace School of Dance with drainage condition (3-2)
• Approved Preliminary Plat for Dogwood South Subdivision Unit 22 (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 amended fee schedule (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will witness the opening of sealed bids for the Phase 1 City Wide Street Rehabilitation Project. The agenda also includes several proposed ordinances regarding zoning amendments, infrastructure funding, and professional service contracts.

• Opening of sealed bids for Bid #P22-09 City Wide Street Rehabilitation - Phase 1 Project
• Zoning amendment for parking lot expansion at 1054 Beverly Street
• Ordinance to allocate $65,000 for a new sanitary sewer force main on Veva Drive and Shed Road
• Ordinance to appropriate $50,000 from Hotel/Motel Taxes Fund for I-20 street lighting repairs
• Ordinance to approve Change Order 1 for Bossier Arts Council Brick Cladding Project ($117,109.95 increase)

The City Council adopted two ordinances to change zoning classifications for properties on Beverly Street and Shed Road. Several other ordinances regarding infrastructure funding and city contracts were introduced for consideration.

• Approved zoning change from R-LD to B-3 for parking lot expansion at 1054 Beverly Street (7-0)
• Approved zoning change from B-1 to B-3 for Dog Training Elite at 2211 Shed Road (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance to allocate $65,000 for sanitary sewer force main on Veva Drive and Shed Road (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance to appropriate $50,000 for I-20 street lighting repairs (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance to appropriate $1.5M for hydro-clay courts at North Bossier Tennis Center (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance to allocate $265,000 for Northside Pump Station repairs (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance to donate 60 expired bulletproof vests to Simple Church for Juarez, Mexico Fire Department (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance for $117,109.95 change order for Bossier Arts Council Brick Cladding Project (7-0)

Fire & Police Civil Service Board

The board will swear in a new member and elect a new chairman and vice chairman. Members will review applications and roll calls for several police and fire department positions. The board will also consider personnel action forms and grade transfers.

• Election of new Board Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Approval of applications for Police Communication Officer, Jailer I, and IT Specialist
• Approval of applications for Fire Training Officer and promotional positions
• Approval of grade transfers for Police Communication Officer
• Review of request from Chief Zagone for a Fire Prevention Officer exam

The board swore in James A. Newman to replace William Schwartz and elected Jason Shelton as Chairman and Steve Moran as Vice Chairman. The board approved multiple personnel action forms, grade transfers, and job applications for both the Police and Fire Departments. A request for a Fire Prevention Officer exam was also approved.

• Swore in James A. Newman as a new board member (All in favor)
• Elected Jason Shelton as Chairman and Steve Moran as Vice Chairman (All in favor)
• Approved applications and roll call for Police Communication Officer, Jailer I, and IT Specialist (All in favor)
• Approved applications for Fire Training Officer and various promotional positions (All in favor)
• Approved Police Department personnel action forms including promotions, resignations, and confirmations (All in favor)
• Approved grade transfers for Police Communication Officers Assim Abdulsattar and Kristina Taylor (All in favor)
• Approved Fire Department personnel action forms including probationary firefighters and substitute appointments (All in favor)
• Approved request from Chief Zagone for a Fire Prevention Officer exam (All in favor)

City Council

The City Council will hold final readings on several ordinances, including appropriating $600,000 from the Sales Tax Capital Improvement Fund for Tinsley Ditch Basin Relief Phase II, amending the Unified Development Code for fireworks sales, and amending the 2022 Water and Sewer Fund budgets. New business includes resolutions to hire multiple positions and a resolution to participate in a traffic study for a new road between Wemple Road and Innovation Drive.

• Appropriate $600,000 from Sales Tax Capital Improvement Fund for Tinsley Ditch Basin Relief Phase II (final reading)
• Adopt ordinance amending Unified Development Code for temporary fireworks sales regulations (final reading)
• Adopt ordinance to amend 2022 Water and Sewer Fund budgets (final reading)
• Adopt resolution to participate in cost of traffic study for new road between Wemple Road and Innovation Drive
• Adopt resolutions to hire a Utility Worker, Accounts Clerk II, Personnel Specialist II, and Booking Manager

The City Council approved several funding increases, including $600,000 for drainage relief and $20,500 for water and sewer operations. The council also authorized the donation of surplus police radios and approved the hiring of two staff positions.

• Appropriated $600,000 from 2022 Sales Tax Capital Improvement Fund for Tinsley Ditch Basin Relief Plan – Phase II (unanimous)
• Amended 2022 Water and Sewer Fund budgets to increase appropriations by $20,500 (unanimous)
• Approved donation of 32 Motorola XTS 2500 handheld radios to Webster Parish Fire District #3 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Unified Development Code regarding fireworks sales dates (unanimous)
• Authorized $5,000 for a traffic study for a new road between Wemple Road and Innovation Drive (unanimous)
• Authorized hiring of a Utility Worker for the Lift Station Division (unanimous)
• Authorized hiring of an Accounts Clerk II for the Customer Service Department (unanimous)
• Tabled hiring of Personnel Specialist II and Booking Manager due to lack of motion

Board Of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings and vote on two variance requests. The first is a 10-foot rear yard setback reduction at 4602-4608 Shed Road for a proposed multi-trades building. The second is a special exception to allow a front-yard carport at 2103 Wakefield Avenue.

• Variance to reduce rear setback from 25' to 15' at 4602, 4604, 4606 & 4608 Shed Road for a multi-trades building
• Special exception to construct a 14' x 19' carport in the front yard at 2103 Wakefield Avenue
• Approval of September 26, 2022 meeting minutes

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Commission approved a zoning change and extended hours for Good Time Billiards with specific fencing and access conditions. It also approved zoning, platting, and a temporary building for the South Bossier Medical Center. Several other zoning and alcohol use permits were approved, while one request for spiked snowballs was tabled.

• Approved zoning change for 1054 Beverly St to B-3 for parking lot expansion with no Beverly St entrance, 8' composite fence, and reduced buffers (Unanimous)
• Approved extended operating hours to 2:00 am for Good Time Billiards (Unanimous)
• Approved zoning change to B-1 and minor plat for North Caddo Medical Center (Unanimous)
• Approved one-year temporary use of a 55’x70’ modular building for North Caddo Medical Center (Unanimous)
• Approved zoning change from B-1 to B-3 at 2211 Shed Road for Dog Training Elite (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for alcohol sales at 1911 Highway 80 East (Unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for River Square Subdivision (Unanimous)
• Tabled alcohol use application for Streetcar Snowballs pending City Council guidance (Unanimous)

City Council

The council will hold final votes on several ordinances, including allocating $108,572 for lift station projects, selling a trailer for $54,000, and establishing a four-way stop. New business includes introducing an ordinance to appropriate $600,000 for Tinsley Ditch Basin Relief Phase II and authorizing police and firefighter hires.

• Ordinance to allocate $108,572.31 from LDEQ loan and $7,829.84 from sewer funds for Shady Grove and Rome Street lift stations
• Ordinance to sell a Falcon Hot Box Trailer to Bossier Parish Police Jury for $54,000
• Ordinance to establish a four-way stop at Robert E. Lee Blvd and General Polk Drive
• Ordinance to appropriate $600,000 from Sales Tax Capital Improvement Fund for Tinsley Ditch Basin Relief Phase II
• Resolutions to hire one police officer, one police jailer, one police communications officer, and one firefighter

The Council approved several ordinances to increase construction contracts for the Louisiana Technology Research Institute and citywide striping. They also authorized the sale of a trailer to the Bossier Parish Police Jury and approved the hiring of multiple public safety and warehouse employees.

• Approved $2,897,638.78 price increase for Louisiana Technology Research Institute project
• Approved $312,205.00 increase for 2021 Citywide Striping Project (total $600,000.00)
• Approved sale of Falcon Hot Box trailer to Bossier Parish Police Jury for $54,000.00
• Approved $116,399.15 for Shady Grove and Rome Street Lift Stations project completion
• Authorized cost-sharing agreement with Bossier Parish School Board for traffic officers ($25,200.00)
• Established four-way stop at Robert E. Lee Blvd. and General Polk Drive
• Authorized hiring of one Police Officer, one Police Jailer, and one Police Communications Officer
• Authorized hiring of one Firefighter and one Warehouse Worker I

City Council

The Bossier City Council will hold final readings on 26 budget ordinances for fiscal year 2023, including the General Fund, and will vote on a $1.23 million appropriation from the American Rescue Plan Act for one-time $2,000 premium pay to eligible full-time employees. The council will also consider several zoning changes, emergency infrastructure repairs, and other administrative items.

• Adopt 2023 General Fund Budget (final reading)
• Appropriate $1,230,432 from ARPA for $2,000 premium pay to eligible full-time employees
• Zoning amendment for 23.9 acres from R-A to R-MD near Sections 10 and 11, Township 19 North
• Emergency ordinance for 12-inch water main blowout on Airline Drive at $4,657.14
• Emergency ordinance for 24-inch sewer force main blowout near Viking Drive at $29,918.14

The City Council adopted the 2023 General Fund, Water and Sewer, and several other specialized budgets. The council also approved a one-time $2,000 premium pay allowance for eligible full-time employees using ARPA grant funds.

• Approved 2023 General Fund, Water and Sewer, and Public Services budgets (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,230,432 from ARPA grant for $2,000 one-time employee premium pay (Unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 appropriation for new timeclocks (Unanimous)
• Approved zoning change from R-A to R-MD for 23.9 acres on Innovation Drive (6-0-1)
• Approved zoning change from R-LD to B-1 at 2709 Old Minden Road (Unanimous)
• Approved zoning change from R-LD to B-3 at 4602-4608 Shed Road (Unanimous)
• Authorized hiring of 7 firefighters and 1 assistant comptroller (Unanimous)
• Approved $13,000 for water service replacement at 221 Traffic Street (Unanimous)

City Council

The Bossier City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2023 operating and capital budgets and introduce ordinances to adopt 24 fund budgets for the year. They will also take final votes on several capital projects, including $3 million for parking at Tinsley Ball Park, $1 million for drainage canal improvements, and $350,000 for a generator at Brookshire Grocery Arena. Additionally, they will consider a conditional use permit for alcohol sales at a bar on Barksdale Boulevard.

• $3,000,000 from 2018 LCDA Bond for parking lot improvements/expansion at Tinsley Ball Park
• $1,000,000 from Riverboat Gaming Capital Fund for Lateral B-1 Drainage Canal improvements
• $350,000 from 2017 LCDA Bond for a new generator at Brookshire Grocery Arena
• $25,000 from Hotel/Motel Tax Fund to support BeBossier through the Bossier Chamber of Commerce
• Conditional use approval for high- and low-content alcohol sales at a bar at 2766 Barksdale Boulevard

The Council approved several infrastructure funding requests, including $3M for park parking and $1M for drainage canal improvements. They also passed an ordinance requiring city vehicles to be marked by January 1, 2023, and approved a conditional use permit for alcohol sales at 2766 Barksdale Boulevard.

• Appropriated $3,000,000 from 2018 LCDA Bond Fund for Tinsley Ball Park parking expansion (Unanimous)
• Appropriated $1,000,000 from Riverboat Gaming Capital Fund for Lateral B-1 Drainage Canal improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 117 requiring city vehicles to be marked by Jan 1, 2023 (6-1)
• Approved conditional use for alcohol sales at 2766 Barksdale Boulevard (Unanimous)
• Appropriated $350,000 from 2017 LCDA Bond for a new generator at Brookshire Grocery Arena (Unanimous)
• Authorized $25,000 from Hotel/Motel Tax Fund to support BeBossier (Unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreement with Avaya Aura and Carousel Industries of North America, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 101 to promote two police sergeants and hire one police officer (Unanimous)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Commission approved several zoning changes for residential and commercial developments and various plat amendments. A minor plat application for the MCMC Subdivision was defeated due to disputes over public road access requirements.

• Approved zoning change from R-A to R-MD for townhome development (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change from R-LD to B-1 at 2709 Old Minden Road (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change from R-LD to B-3 for trades multi-tenant building (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Unified Development Code regarding firework sales (unanimous)
• Approved Pelican Pointe Apartments Planned Unit Development (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for temporary vehicle storage at 3868 Industrial Circle (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol sales for Papa and Company and Mighty Crab (unanimous)
• Defeated MCMC Subdivision minor plat (2-3)

Fire & Police Civil Service Board

The Bossier City Fire & Police Civil Service Board will meet to approve exam results for Secretary to the Police Chief and Fire Information Technology Analyst, consider personnel action forms, applications for police communications officers and a jailer, a request to advertise for a Police IT Specialist, and a request from Chris Estess regarding an appeal hearing. The board may also enter executive session for misconduct allegations.

• Approval of exam results for Secretary to the Police Chief
• Approval of exam results for Fire Information Technology Analyst
• Approval of personnel action forms for Police and Fire departments
• Consideration of request from Chief Haugen to advertise for Police Information Technology Specialist
• Consideration of appeal hearing request from Chris Estess

The Fire & Police Civil Service Board denied a request from Chris Estess for an appeal hearing regarding his removal from the office of Police Chief. The board also approved various personnel action forms and exam results for both departments.

• Denied request for appeal hearing by Chris Estess (Unanimous)
• Approved exam results for Secretary to the Police Chief (All in favor)
• Approved exam results for Fire Information Technology Analyst (All in favor)
• Approved Police Department personnel action forms including reinstatements, resignations, and retirements (All in favor)
• Approved application with test score for Jailer I (All in favor)
• Approved request to advertise for Police Information Technology Specialist (All in favor)
• Approved Fire Department personnel action forms for retirement and probation (All in favor)

City Council

The council will hold final readings on ordinances including a $32,569 rate study for Public Utilities, $100,000 for a turn lane at Swan Lake Road and Innovation Drive, and a $404,916 change order for the Louisiana Technology Research Institute. They will also introduce the 2023 budgets for the General Fund and 24 other funds, and consider appropriations including $3,000,000 for parking lot improvements at Tinsley Ball Park and $1,000,000 for drainage canal improvements. Additionally, they will vote on resolutions for police promotions, hiring, and a parade permit fee waiver.

• Introduce 2023 General Fund Budget (first reading)
• Appropriate $3,000,000 from 2018 LCDA Bond for Tinsley Ball Park parking expansion
• Appropriate $1,000,000 for Lateral B-1 Drainage Canal improvements
• Approve change order for Eastbank Fire Station project with $144,124.50 increase
• Adopt ordinance for $32,569 rate study for Public Utilities

The City Council approved several ordinances to increase funding for water and sewer treatment chemicals and authorized a public utilities rate study. The council also approved various personnel hires, promotions, and infrastructure funding for road and facility projects.

• Approved $603,500 for Water Fund and $50,000 for Sewer Fund for treatment chemicals (Unanimous)
• Approved $32,569 from Water Capital & Contingency Fund for a public utilities rate study (Unanimous)
• Approved additional $100,000 for Swan Lake Road turn lane project (Unanimous)
• Authorized franchise agreement with Centerpoint Energy Louisiana Gas (Unanimous)
• Approved $404,916.43 cost increase for Louisiana Technology Research Institute Bossier (Unanimous)
• Authorized promotions for three police positions and hiring of one officer (Unanimous)
• Approved replacing an Office Manager I with an Accountant I at $40,000 salary (Unanimous)
• Approved $3M for Tinsley Ball Park parking lot improvements (4-2)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Planning Commission is reviewing two applications: one for a new health club and gym building and another for the sale of alcohol at a proposed bar. Both items require commission approval for specific land use and conditional use permits.

• Amended Planned Unit Development for a 6,000 sq. ft. health club and gym at 4345 Marlena Street
• Conditional Use Approval for high and low content alcohol sales at Good Times Billiards, 2766 Barksdale Boulevard
• Proposed expansion of Marlena Warehouses on 10.01 acres
• Proposed parking expansion for Good Times Billiards in two phases

Board Of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustments is considering an application to place an additional 16’ x 80’ manufactured home at 1943 Coastal Drive in Princeton. The applicant seeks a special exception use because the property's previous non-conforming status was abandoned after a home was removed.

• Special Exception Use application for an additional 16’ x 80’ manufactured home at 1943 Coastal Drive
• Approval of August 29, 2022, meeting minutes

Fire & Police Civil Service Board

The Fire & Police Civil Service Board will meet to approve personnel forms and staffing requests for both departments. The board will also consider requests to hear three specific appeals. Some items may be discussed in executive session regarding misconduct allegations.

• Approval of personnel action forms for Police and Fire departments
• Approval to advertise for Jailer I and Police Communications Officer positions
• Approval for Fire Training Officer and other Fire Department promotional exams
• Appeal request for Keith Hardin (Docket #005-2022)
• Appeal requests for James Blount (Docket #006-2022) and Chad Boyett (Docket #007-2002)

The Board approved personnel action forms for both the Police and Fire Departments. It also authorized advertising for new police positions and scheduled promotional and training officer exams for the Fire Department.

• Approved Police personnel action forms including resignations, reinstatements, and one termination (All in favor)
• Approved removal of names from Jailer I and Police Communication Officer eligibility lists (All in favor)
• Approved request to advertise for Jailer I and Communication Officer positions (All in favor)
• Approved Fire personnel action forms including provisional and probationary appointments (All in favor)
• Approved request for Fire Training Officer exam to be advertised Oct. 10–Oct. 21, 2022 (All in favor)
• Approved Fire Department promotional exams to be advertised Oct. 17–Nov. 18, 2022 (All in favor)
• Removed appeal requests for James Blount and Chad Boyett from the agenda (All in favor)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances, including a $6 million appropriation for the Citizen Bank Drive Roadway Extension and Pump Station. The meeting also includes discussions on budget transfers, utility rate studies, and various personnel hires.

• $6,000,000.00 appropriation for Citizen Bank Drive Roadway Extension and Pump Station
• $150,000.00 for street light poles from the Riverboat Capital Projects Fund
• Transfer of $21,923.00 from Police to Legal Department for a part-time Police Liaison
• Emergency declaration for $19,090.99 sewer repair on Meadow Creek Drive
• Proposed $100,000 for a turn lane at Swan Lake Road and Innovation Drive

The City Council approved several funding ordinances for infrastructure, including a $6 million appropriation for a roadway extension and pump station. The council also authorized multiple personnel hires across police, utilities, and administrative departments.

• Approved $6M from 2018 LCDA Bond Fund for Citizen Bank Drive Roadway Extension and Pump Station (6-1)
• Approved professional services agreement with Gary Todd Killen of Killen's Court, LLC (7-0)
• Appropriated $150,000 from Riverboat Capital Projects Fund for street light poles (7-0)
• Declared emergency and appropriated $19,090.99 for 24-inch sewer force main repair at Meadow Creek Drive (7-0)
• Authorized hiring of 5 Police Officers, 1 Jailer I, and 1 Police Communications Officer (7-0)
• Authorized hiring of a Foreman I for the Lift Station Division (6-0)
• Authorized hiring of a Records Clerk I for Police Department (7-0)
• Approved parade permit for Marching for Jesus on October 4, 2022 (7-0)

Fire & Police Civil Service Board

The Fire & Police Civil Service Board will meet to consider a request from Thomas H. Chandler to remove Christopher Estess as Chief of Police. The board may enter an executive session for investigative proceedings regarding allegations of misconduct.

• Request to remove Christopher Estess as Chief of Police per LA. R.S. 33:2495 (3) (a)

The Fire & Police Civil Service Board granted a request from Mayor Thomas H. Chandler to remove Christopher Estess from the office of Chief of Police. The decision was based on LA R.S. 33:295(3)(a) regarding unsatisfactory performance and lack of dependability.

• Approved request to remove Christopher Estess as Chief of Police (Unanimous)

City Council

The Bossier City Council will hold hearings on four code enforcement cases: an appeal of an inoperable vehicle violation at 4514 Donnie Ave., and three hearings to review recommendations for demolition of dilapidated structures at 1274 Mark Ave., 2618 Barbara Street, and 1703 Caney Lake Drive. The meeting also includes routine items like approving the previous meeting's minutes and the agenda.

• Hearing of appeal for Sungka Phangarm Rea regarding an inoperable vehicle at 4514 Donnie Ave.
• Hearing to review demolition recommendation for a dilapidated structure at 1274 Mark Ave.
• Hearing to review demolition recommendation for a dilapidated structure at 2618 Barbara Street.
• Hearing to review demolition recommendation for a dilapidated structure at 1703 Caney Lake Drive.

The Administrative Court approved the condemnation and demolition of two properties. One appeal regarding an inoperable vehicle was denied, and one demolition hearing was continued.

• Approved August 9, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Agenda (unanimous)
• Denied appeal for inoperable vehicle violation at 4514 Donnie Ave (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for structure at 1274 Mark Avenue until November 8, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved condemnation and demolition of structure at 2618 Barbara Street (unanimous)
• Approved condemnation and demolition of structure at 1703 Caney Lake Drive (unanimous)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Planning Commission is reviewing several development applications, including a landscaping waiver for a bank on Benton Road and an amended planned unit development for a church expansion. Other items include proposed academy expansions and zoning amendments for residential and business properties.

• Landscaping buffer waiver for Bank of Coushatta at 4200 Benton Road
• Amended PUD for Bansuk Korean Baptist Mission at 2219 Brownlee Road
• Proposed expansion of Providence Classical Academy at 4525 Old Brownlee Rd
• Conditional use approval for a manufactured home at 3360 Sligo Road
• Zoning amendment from Residential Agriculture to Residential Medium Density for townhomes

The Commission approved an expansion for Providence Classical Academy and a temporary office building. Several zoning amendments were approved to move toward public hearings, while a landscaping buffer waiver and a minor plat were denied or delayed.

• Denied landscaping buffer waiver for Bank of Coushatta at 4200 Benton Road (Unanimous)
• Approved amended PUD for Ban Suk Korean Baptist Mission church expansion (Unanimous)
• Approved amended PUD, conditional use, and amended plat for Providence Classical Academy expansion (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for manufactured home as living quarters at 3360 Sligo Road (Unanimous)
• Delayed minor plat for MCMC Subdivision (P-30-22) until next meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved 1-year temporary use for modular building at 4713 Hazel Jones Road (Unanimous)
• Approved zoning amendments for townhome development, commercial marketing, and trades building for public hearing (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Unified Development Code regarding firework sales for public hearing (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances, including a $6 million appropriation for the Citizen Bank Drive Roadway Extension and Pump Station. The agenda also includes requests for street light pole purchases, personnel changes, and professional service agreements.

• $6,000,000.00 appropriation for Citizen Bank Drive Roadway Extension and Pump Station
• $150,000.00 appropriation for street light poles for the Traffic Engineering Department
• Professional Services Agreement with Gary Todd Killen with Bossier Tennis Center, Inc.
• Resolution to authorize a pay increase for an Animal Shelter Supervisor
• Resolution to replace one Fire Training Officer and promote one Assistant Chief of Fire Training

The City Council introduced ordinances to fund a roadway extension and pump station, as well as street light poles. Several resolutions were adopted to fill city vacancies and authorize a pay increase. The Council also approved a professional services agreement for the tennis center.

• Introduced ordinance to appropriate $6,000,000 for Citizen Bank Drive Roadway Extension and Pump Station (Unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for Professional Services Agreement with Killen’s Court, LLC (5-2)
• Introduced ordinance to appropriate $150,000 for Traffic Engineering Department street light poles (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 83 to hire one Auto Mechanic III (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 84 to replace one Fire Training Officer and promote one Assistant Chief of Fire Training (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 85 to authorize a pay increase for an Animal Shelter Supervisor (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 86 to fill a Laborer I and part-time Dispatcher/Control Clerk position in Solid Waste (Unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of James C. Fine to Metropolitan Planning Commission (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council held a workshop to review the proposed 2023 operating and capital budgets. The meeting included a detailed examination of projected revenues, such as sales and ad valorem taxes, alongside departmental expenditure drafts.

• Review of proposed 2023 Bossier City Operating and Capital Budgets
• Proposed 2023 total revenues estimated at $64,563,821
• Proposed 2023 total expenditures estimated at $59,983,093
• Projected 2023 Sales Tax revenue of $35,375,541
• Projected 2023 Ad Valorem Taxes of $14,600,000

Fire & Police Civil Service Board

The Fire & Police Civil Service Board is meeting to approve personnel action forms and job applications for both departments. The board will also set appeal hearing dates for specific officers and consider an appeal request.

• Appeal hearing dates for Officer James Blount (Docket #006-2022) and Officer Chad Boyett (Docket #007-2022)
• Appeal request for Officer Christopher Davis (Docket #003-2022)
• Applications for Police Communications Officers and Secretary to the Police Chief
• Exam results for Fire Records Clerk and Secretary to the Fire Chief
• Application for Fire Information Technology Specialist

The Board approved personnel action forms for both the Police and Fire Departments. Appeal hearings for Officers James Blount and Chad Boyett were scheduled for September 21, 2022, and the appeal for Officer Christopher Davis was continued to October 12, 2022.

• Approved Police Department personnel action forms (All in favor)
• Approved applications for Secretary to the Police Chief (All in favor)
• Set appeal hearing for Officer James Blount for Sept. 21, 2022 (All in favor)
• Set appeal hearing for Officer Chad Boyett for Sept. 21, 2022 (All in favor)
• Approved Fire Department personnel action forms (All in favor)
• Approved exam results for Fire Records Clerk and Secretary to the Fire Chief (All in favor)
• Approved application for Fire Information Technology Specialist (All in favor)
• Continued appeal hearing for Officer Christopher Davis to Oct. 12, 2022

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances regarding project change orders for the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway and Eastbank Fire Station. The agenda also includes requests for budget transfers, personnel reclassifications, and new zoning applications.

• Change Order #4 for Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Phase 2 Project in the amount of $1,403,467.91 for street lighting
• Change Order 3 for Eastbank Fire Station Project increasing contract price by $144,124.50 to a total of $3,020,757.06
• Budget transfer of $21,923.00 from Police Department to Legal Department for a part-time Police Liaison
• Contract with CG6 Technology Consulting for $24,600.00 for an IT systems vulnerability assessment
• Zoning amendment for 910 Hamilton Road to change from B-3 (General Business) to R-LD (Residential Low Density)

The City Council approved several infrastructure projects, including street lighting for the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway and ozone system repairs for the water treatment facility. The council also levied 2022 ad valorem taxes and approved multiple personnel reclassifications and hiring authorizations.

• Approved $1.4M for street lighting on Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Phase 2 (6-0)
• Levied 2022 ad valorem taxes: General Alimony (5.57), Fire & Police Depts (8.32), Fire & Police Salaries (5.98), and Fire and Police Depts (2.71) (6-0)
• Approved $100,000 for ozone system repairs at Water Treatment Facility (6-0)
• Approved $24,600 for IT capability and vulnerability assessment by CG6 Technology Consulting (6-0)
• Approved $144,124.50 increase for Eastbank Fire Station Project Change Order 3 (6-0)
• Approved zoning change from B-3 to R-LD for 910 Hamilton Road (6-0)
• Approved conditional use for alcohol sales at 1630 Barksdale Blvd and 540 Boardwalk Blvd (6-0)
• Upheld Animal Controls Dangerous Dog declaration for 2420 Melrose Ave (6-0)

Board Of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustments is considering two applications for side yard setback variances in Bossier City and Bossier Parish. The items include a request to move a fence at 232 Peregrine Way and a request to reduce a building setback at 767 Duckwater Landing.

• Variance request for 232 Peregrine Way to allow a 10' side yard setback for a fence, pool, and landscaping
• Variance request for 767 Duckwater Landing to reduce a west side-yard setback from 10' to 5'
• Proposed $40,000 payment from Floyd Sterling to neighbor Rafid Kully regarding the Duckwater Landing setback issue
• Approval of July 25, 2022, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council met to finalize ordinances regarding fund transfers for police traffic safety and public affairs. The session also included discussions on completing the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Pump Station Project and approving a conditional use permit for alcohol sales at 3416 Barksdale Boulevard.

• Appropriation of $25,200 to fund Bossier Sheriff's Office officers directing traffic in school zones
• Transfer of $35,991 from the Police Department Budget to the Public Affairs Department Budget
• Declaration of completion for the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Pump Station Project at a total cost of $3,836,000.00
• Approval of conditional use for low content alcohol consumption at 3416 Barksdale Boulevard
• Bid opening for the demolition of 2643 Trichel Street

The City Council approved providing city water and sewer to the Plantation Trace Mobile Home Park pending grant funding. They also authorized several personnel hires and budget transfers, including moving a Public Information Officer position to Public Affairs.

• Approved water/sewer service for Plantation Trace Mobile Home Park pending grant (6-0-1)
• Approved $24,450 bid to 3 Gen Construction for 2643 Trichel Street demolition (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 91: Transferred $35,991 from Police to Public Affairs for a PIO (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 92: Declared completion of WOBC Pump Station Project at $3,836,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized hiring of a Public Information Officer (unanimous)
• Authorized hiring of two Accounts Clerk III positions in the Tax Department (unanimous)
• Authorized hiring of an Office Manager and salary adjustment for Engineering Aide IV (unanimous)
• Approved parade permit fee waivers for Brookshire’s & Super 1 Foods and Airline High School (unanimous)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission is holding a special call meeting. The body will hold a public hearing to approve the 2023 MPC Budget.

• Approval of 2023 MPC Budget

The Metropolitan Planning Commission held a special call meeting to review the 2023 Bossier City-Parish MPC Budget. The commission voted unanimously to approve the budget.

• Approved 2023 Bossier City-Parish MPC Budget (unanimous)

City Council

The Administrative Council is reviewing a recommendation to remove a dilapidated structure at 1312 Barksdale Blvd. The agenda also includes a follow-up on a blight hearing for 4004 Wayne Ave.

• Hearing to review removal of a dilapidated structure at 1312 Barksdale Blvd
• Review of property standards and condemnation notices for 1312 Barksdale Blvd

The Administrative Court voted to condemn and demolish a dilapidated structure at 1312 Barksdale Blvd. The court suspended the demolition sentence until October 11, 2022, to allow the owner's daughter time to work on succession.

• Approved July 12, 2022, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Voted to condemn and demolish building at 1312 Barksdale Blvd, suspended until October 11, 2022 (unanimous)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Bossier City Metropolitan Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on several items, including a zoning amendment to change a property at 910 Hamilton Road from business to residential, conditional use approvals for alcohol sales at Mi Mercadito and Fat Tuesday, and minor plat approvals for subdivisions. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Zoning amendment for 910 Hamilton Road from B-3 to R-LD (0.2518 acres)
• Conditional use for low-content alcohol off-premise sales at Mi Mercadito, 1630 Barksdale Boulevard
• Conditional use for high and low-content alcohol on-premise sales at Fat Tuesday, 540 Boardwalk Boulevard, Suite C-490
• Minor plat for Vanwinterswky Subdivision (2.134 acres) at Stockwell Road
• Amended plat for Lucky Partition Unit 2B (24.246 acres)

The Commission approved a zoning amendment for a residential home and granted two conditional use permits for alcohol sales. A minor plat and an amended plat were also approved, with one pending further studies.

• Approved zoning change from B-3 (General Business) to R-LD (Residential Low Density) at 910 Hamilton Road (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for off-premise low content alcohol sales at 1630 Barksdale Boulevard (unanimous)
• Approved Minor Plat for Vanwinterswky Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for on-premise high and low content alcohol sales at 540 Boardwalk Boulevard (unanimous)
• Approved Amended Plat for Lucky Partition Unit 2B pending drainage study and levy board approval (unanimous)
• Approved July 11, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Amended June 13, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is considering several ordinances regarding budget transfers for public safety and infrastructure. Items include funding for a new Fire Department records system, the completion of the Eastbank Fire Station, and police equipment.

• $75,000 appropriation for Police Department equipment
• $250,000 for a new Fire Department Records Management System
• Amendment to Nixon Engineering Solutions for Tinsley Ditch Basin Relief Plan
• $275,000 for the completion of the Eastbank Fire Station
• $25,200 to fund Bossier Sheriff's Office school zone traffic direction

The City Council approved several ordinances to fund police equipment, a fire department records system, and drainage and fire station projects. The council also granted a conditional use permit for alcohol sales at a Barksdale Boulevard restaurant and endorsed a federal justice grant application.

• Appropriated $75,000 for police license plate readers/cameras (5-0)
• Appropriated $250,000 for Bossier City Fire Department Records Management System (5-0)
• Appropriated $36,950 for Tinsley Ditch Basin Relief Plan drainage study (5-0)
• Appropriated $275,000 for completion of Eastbank Fire Station (5-0)
• Approved conditional use for low content alcohol sales at 3416 Barksdale Boulevard (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance to allocate $25,200 for school zone traffic officers (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance to transfer $35,991 from Police to Public Affairs budget (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 76 endorsing application for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (5-0)

Board Of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings on two variance requests. The first is a 46-foot building height variance for a proposed five-story multi-tenant building at 607 Barksdale Boulevard. The second is a 5-foot side yard setback variance for a partially constructed home at 767 Duckwater Landing. The board will also vote on minutes from prior meetings.

• 46-foot height variance for a five-story building at 607 Barksdale Boulevard (East Bank District)
• 5-foot side yard setback variance for a new home at 767 Duckwater Landing
• Approval of June 20, 2022 special call meeting minutes
• Approval of June 27, 2022 regular meeting minutes

City Council

The Council is reviewing several ordinances regarding city expansion, district redistricting, and infrastructure project completions. The meeting also includes proposals for new police equipment funding and fire department system upgrades.

• Final reading of ordinance to annex 9.122 acres near I-220 and Innovation Drive
• Final reading of ordinance for council district reapportionment per Map 2 of 2022
• Declaration of completion for City Hall Parking Lot Expansion at $318,050.27
• Proposed $75,000 appropriation for Police Department equipment
• Proposed $250,000 appropriation for a new Fire Department Records Management System

The City Council approved a settlement to pay $3,499,000 to Nichols Lube Center for property ownership. The council also approved the annexation of 9.122 acres and a new council district reapportionment plan.

• Approved $3,499,000 settlement to Nichols Lube Center for property ownership (5-1-1)
• Approved annexation of approximately 9.122 acres (7-0)
• Approved council district reapportionment Map 2 of 2022 (7-0)
• Declared City Hall parking lot expansion complete at cost of $318,050.27 (7-0)
• Denied appeal to overturn Dangerous Dog declaration for Alix Chambers (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Water Treatment Plant Utility Worker, Accountant I, and Recreation Maintenance Worker I (7-0)
• Approved change of pay period schedule to Sunday through Saturday (7-0)
• Introduced ordinances for $75,000 police equipment and $250,000 fire department records system (unanimous)

City Council

The Administrative Council will hold a hearing regarding the recommended removal of a dilapidated structure at 2643 Trichel Street. The agenda also includes a blight hearing for property located at 4004 Wayne Avenue.

• Hearing to review recommendation of removal of a dilapidated structure at 2643 Trichel Street
• Blight hearing for 4004 Wayne Avenue

The Administrative Court approved the demolition of a dilapidated structure and issued a ruling on a blight hearing. One property owner was granted a 30-day suspension for the removal of junk.

• Approved minutes of June 14, 2022, proceedings (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Ordered demolition of dilapidated structure at 2643 Trichel Street as soon as legally possible (unanimous)
• Declared yard clutter at 4004 Wayne Ave as junk and suspended removal sentence for 30 days (unanimous)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Planning Commission is meeting to consider several conditional use approvals, planned unit developments, and a zoning amendment. The body will review requests ranging from alcohol sales at a restaurant to the construction of a new thrift store.

• Conditional Use Approval for alcohol sales at Spicy Bowl Sushi and Grill, 3416 Barksdale Boulevard
• Planned Unit Development for a 5.7-acre site including a second retail consignment building at 1044 Chinaberry
• Planned Unit Development for a 4.8-acre site at 1013B Gould Drive
• Zoning amendment to change 0.2518 acres at 910 Hamilton Road from General Business (B-3) to Residential Low Density (R-LD)
• Conditional Use Approval for a religious institution (Covenant Church) on 2.83 acres south of Courtney Lane

The Metropolitan Planning Commission approved several conditional use and development applications, including a restaurant alcohol permit and a new church site. The commission also approved a minor plat for the Robella Office Park and a multi-purpose training facility for JATC Inc.

• Approved P-LAND-000007-2022 for 2240 Vanceville Road with conditions for hard surface parking, landscaping, and a front awning (Unanimous)
• Approved C-ALC-000001-2022 for alcohol sales at Spicy Bowl Sushi and Grill (Unanimous)
• Approved P-28-22 minor plat for Robella Office Park (Unanimous)
• Approved C-PUD-000009-2022 for JATC Inc. multi-purpose training facility (Unanimous)
• Approved P-LAND-000019-2022 for Covenant Church conditional use (Unanimous)
• Approved C-PUD-000006-2022 for Precision Builders, Inc. thrift shop development (Unanimous)
• Approved C-ZON-000013-2022 for public hearing regarding zoning change at 910 Hamilton Road (Unanimous)
• Approved June 13, 2022 minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance to reapportion council districts based on Map 2 of 2022. The body is also deciding on zoning changes and funding for emergency medical supplies.

• Public hearing and proposed ordinance for Council District reapportionment (Map 2)
• Appropriation of $90,000 from EMS Capital Contingency Fund for supplies at Central Station and East Bank District Fire Station
• Zoning amendment for 1815-1825 Airline Drive from B-2 to B-3 for used auto sales
• Conditional Use approval for alcohol sales at 3244 Barksdale Blvd (Zaap Thai)
• Declaration of completion for City Hall Parking Lot Expansion Project at a cost of $318,050.27

The City Council authorized the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding for a new four-lane bridge and linear park. Other actions included appropriating $90,000 for EMS supplies and approving a zoning change for used auto sales on Airline Drive.

• Approved MOU for new four-lane bridge to replace Jimmie Davis Bridge (6-1)
• Appropriated $90,000 from EMS Capital Contingency Fund for new East Bank and Central stations (7-0)
• Changed zoning from B-2 to B-3 for 0.883 acres at 1815-1825 Airline Drive for used auto sales (7-0)
• Approved conditional use for alcohol sales at Zaap Thai, 3244 Barksdale Boulevard (7-0)
• Supported application for HUD Community Development Block Grant funding (7-0)
• Authorized hiring of a Utility Worker in the Public Utilities Department (7-0)
• Authorized promotion of a Traffic Control Lead Technician and backfilling the resulting vacancy (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance to settle lawsuit City of Bossier City Vs. Nichols Lube Center, Et Al. (5-0-2)

Board Of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings on two items: a variance request to reduce the front setback from 25' to 22' at 901 Hamilton Road to relocate a residential home, and a special exception use to place a 76' x 30' manufactured home at 4638 Benton Road. The board will also approve minutes from the March 28, 2022 meeting.

• Variance request by Carl Roussel for a 3' front setback reduction at 901 Hamilton Road (City Council District 5)
• Special exception use by Ed Mooney for a 76' x 30' manufactured home at 4638 Benton Road (Police Jury District 6)
• Approval of March 28, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a new redistricting map for five council districts. The meeting also includes several final readings on ordinances regarding police vehicle purchases, arts council funding, and evacuation agreements.

• Public hearing for Reapportionment Map 2 of Bossier City Council Districts
• Appropriation of $586,512 for police vehicles
• Appropriation of $200,000 for Bossier Arts Council Building improvements
• Proposed $90,000 appropriation for EMS supplies
• Annexation of approximately 9.122 acres via I-220 and Innovation Drive

The City Council approved several funding appropriations, including money for police vehicles and building repairs. They also authorized a revised evacuation agreement and personnel changes in police and animal control. The reapportionment of council districts was continued to a future meeting.

• Appropriated $586,512 from Sales Tax Capital Improvement Fund for police vehicles (6-0)
• Appropriated $200,000 from Hotel/Motel Fund for Bossier Arts Council Building improvements (6-0)
• Authorized revised Evacuation Host Agreement with Northwest Louisiana Veterans’ Home (6-0)
• Approved promotion of one Police Records Clerk III to Records Clerk IV (6-0)
• Approved combining two part-time Kennel Worker positions into one full-time position (6-0)
• Approved Parade Permit Fee Waiver for Greenacres Place HOA (6-0)
• Elected Jeffery Darby as Council President and Jeff Free as Vice President (6-0)
• Tabled reapportionment of Council Districts to July 5, 2022 (6-0)

Board Of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request from Loreli Lopez to reduce the required east side yard setback from 10 feet to 5 feet at 28 Chez Moi Drive. The property is zoned R-MD (Residential Medium Density) and the applicant states the reduction is needed because the street was not completed to the north. This is the only item on the agenda.

• Variance request (BOA C-1-22) for a 5-foot side setback at 28 Chez Moi Drive, instead of the required 10 feet per plat

City Council

The Bossier City Council holds a public hearing on two redistricting options: a 7-district plan (requiring a charter commission and public vote) and a reapportionment of the existing 5-district plan. The council will then vote on resolutions to begin the process for either restructuring or reapportioning council districts based on 2020 Census data.

• Public hearing on two redistricting map options: 7 geographical districts vs. reapportioned 5 districts
• Resolution to consider restructuring council districts from 5 districts plus 2 at-large to 7 geographical districts (requires charter commission)
• Resolution to consider reapportioning existing 5-district plan under the Voting Rights Act
• Demographer Gary Joiner presents census data and district population statistics

The City Council adopted Resolution 61 of 2022 to reapportion electoral districts based on 2020 Census data while maintaining the current charter structure. A separate proposal to restructure the council into seven geographical districts was defeated.

• Approved Resolution 61 of 2022 to reapportion existing electoral districts (6-0)
• Defeated resolution to restructure electoral districts into seven geographical districts (2-4)

Fire & Police Civil Service Board

The Bossier City Fire & Police Civil Service Board will meet to approve personnel actions, consider rescinding a letter of reprimand for Sgt. Scott Wells, set appeal hearing dates for Officer Keith Hardin and Christopher Davis, and approve an exam for Fire Information Technology Analyst.

• Approval to rescind letter of reprimand for Sgt. Scott Wells
• Setting appeal hearing for Officer Keith Hardin (Docket #005-2022)
• Setting appeal hearing for Christopher Davis (Docket #003-2022)
• Approval of exam for Fire Information Technology Analyst per Fire Chief Zagone

The Board approved personnel action forms for both the Police and Fire Departments, including promotions, confirmations, and terminations. It also authorized exams for specific administrative roles and rescinded a letter of reprimand for one officer.

• Approved Police Department personnel action forms (All in favor)
• Approved Fire Department personnel action forms (All in favor)
• Rescinded letter of reprimand for Sgt. Scott Wells (All in favor)
• Approved setting an appeal hearing date for Officer Keith Hardin (All in favor)
• Approved setting an appeal hearing date for Christopher Davis (All in favor)
• Approved application for Brandi Hernandez as Secretary to the Police Chief (All in favor)
• Approved calling for an exam for Secretary to the Police Chief (All in favor)
• Approved request for an exam for Fire Information Technology Analyst (All in favor)

City Council

The Administrative Council will hold a hearing regarding the recommendation to remove a dilapidated structure at 1312 Barksdale Blvd. The council will also conduct blight hearings for properties on Patricia Drive and Tulip Street.

• Hearing to review removal of dilapidated structure at 1312 Barksdale Blvd
• Blight hearing for 1601 Patricia Drive
• Blight hearing for 2680 Tulip Street

The Administrative Court approved the May 10, 2022 minutes and agenda. The court issued orders regarding blight and dilapidated structures at three different properties.

• Approved minutes of May 10, 2022 proceedings (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Continued hearing for dilapidated structure at 1312 Barksdale Blvd until August 9, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Ordered cleanup as soon as possible for 1601 Patricia Drive (Unanimous)
• Ordered cleanup as soon as possible for 2680 Tulip St. with a 30-day suspended sentence (Unanimous)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Planning Commission is meeting to consider several zoning amendments, conditional use approvals, and plat requests. Key items include a mixed-use development proposal and various business zoning changes.

• Zoning change for 20.84 acres at 952 Ferndale Boulevard from General Business to Residential Manufactured Housing Park
• Zoning change for 0.883 acres at 1815-1825 Airline Drive from Limited Business to General Business for used auto sales
• Conditional Use Approval for a Master Development Plan for The Cove at the Villaggio (36.435 acres)
• Zoning change for 4.5 acres at Wemple Road and Old Brownlee Road from Residential Agriculture to Business Office
• Conditional Use Approval for alcohol sales at Zaap Thai restaurant, 3244 Barksdale Boulevard

The commission approved the meeting agenda. A zoning amendment application for East Highland Mobile Home Park was delayed until the end of the meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Delayed zoning application P-25-22 for 952 Ferndale Boulevard (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding two different options for the Bossier City Council redistricting maps. The meeting includes a report from demographer Gary Joiner and an opportunity for public comments.

• Report from demographer Gary Joiner on two redistricting map options
• BC 7 member plan FINAL
• BC Plan 2 Final

The City Council held a public hearing to review two maps presented by demographer Gary Joiner. No action was taken by the City Council during the meeting.

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances regarding budget amendments, including a $400,000 increase for a nanofiltration pilot study. The agenda also includes proposals for new staff positions in fleet services and the legal department, as well as funding for police vehicles.

• Proposed ordinance to appropriate $586,512 from the Sales Tax Capital Improvement Fund for police vehicles
• Proposed $400,000 increase via ARPA grant to extend the nanofilration Pilot Study
• Zoning amendment request for 36.424 acres in Section 24 for residential development
• Proposed appropriation of $200,000 from the Hotel/Motel Fund for Bossier Arts Council Building improvements
• Proposed ordinance to transfer $10,000 from Police to Public Affairs for a part-time Media Relations Manager

The City Council approved funding to extend a water treatment study and authorized several personnel hires. They also approved a zoning change for a proposed residential development and a contract for alcoholic beverage concessions at the Civic Center.

• Approved $400,000 from American Rescue Plan Act Grant to extend nanofiltration pilot study (7-0)
• Approved hiring one Auto Mechanic I in Fleet Services and appropriated $26,435 (7-0)
• Approved $10,000 transfer from Police to Public Affairs for a temporary Media Relations Manager (7-0)
• Authorized contract between Bossier City Civic Center and Thrifty Liquor No. 9 L.L.C. (7-0)
• Changed zoning of 36.424 acres to Residential Medium Density (R-MD) for residential development (7-0)
• Authorized hiring of a Legal Department secretary, a Traffic Control Technician, and two Public Works laborers (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor to submit loan applications for water treatment facility improvements (7-0)
• Approved use of city water for Willow Chute Ranch residential development (7-0)

City Council

The City Council passed ordinances to establish new rates for various levels of emergency medical transport. The council also approved a zoning change for a tract in Southern Gardens and authorized alcohol sales for a restaurant on Mansfield Street.

• Established BLS rate of $1,500.00 and ALS rate of $1,750.00 per patient transport
• Approved $25,000 appropriation for Engineering Department GPS equipment
• Authorized $86,000 to replace High Service Pump No. 9 at the Water Treatment Facility
• Rezoned 0.651 acres from Residential Agriculture to General Business in Southern Gardens
• Approved conditional use for alcohol sales at 310 Mansfield Street

The City Council established a trial for 12 Sportran bus stops in South Bossier through November 30, 2022. Other actions included approving funding for street lighting and drainage projects and authorizing an interim head for the Engineering Department.

• Approved six-month trial for 12 South Bossier Sportran bus stops (unanimous)
• Appropriated $100,000 for Highway 71 Street Lighting Project Phase II (unanimous)
• Allocated $50,000 for backflow prevention and cross-connection control system (unanimous)
• Approved $35,000 for Lateral B-1 Drainage Canal improvements (unanimous)
• Authorized Manchac Consulting Group as interim head of Engineering at $20,000 monthly (5-2)
• Declared completion of East Texas Industrial Airline Sewer Rehabilitation Project (unanimous)
• Reclassified Property Standards Clerk to full-time Cross Contamination Manager (unanimous)
• Repealed Resolutions 57 and 69 of 2021 regarding city vehicle purchase restrictions (unanimous)

City Council

The Administrative Council is meeting to conduct a blight hearing regarding property violations at 3240 Murphy Street. The council will also review and approve minutes from the March 8, 2022, meeting.

• Blight hearing for 3240 Murphy Street

The Administrative Court held a blight hearing for the property at 3240 Murphy Street. The court decided to declare remaining items on the property as junk and authorized the city to clean the property following a 30-day suspended sentence.

• Approved March 8, 2022, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Declared remaining items at 3240 Murphy Street as junk and authorized city cleanup after a 30-day suspended sentence (unanimous)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a zoning amendment for a 36.4-acre residential development called The Cove at Villaggio, proposed by PCS Holdings LLC. The commission will also consider a minor plat for Diamond B Subdivision Unit 2A, a planned unit development for office warehouses on Viking Drive, and a minor plat for Dalco Brownlee. Two preliminary hearings are scheduled for zoning amendments: one for an office park at Wemple and Old Brownlee roads, and another for an existing mobile home park on Ferndale Boulevard.

• Zoning amendment for 36.424 acres at Highway 80 and Villaggio Boulevard to build 123 single-family lots (The Cove at Villaggio), located within the 65-decibel noise zone of Barksdale Air Force Base
• Minor plat approval for Diamond B Subdivision Unit 2A, 2.11 acres south of Coffee on the Red, creating two lots
• Planned Unit Development for 4.167 acres at Viking Drive and Marlena Street for proposed office warehouses
• Preliminary hearing for zoning amendment of 4.5 acres at Wemple Road and Old Brownlee Road from R-A to B-1 for an office park
• Preliminary hearing for zoning amendment of 20.84 acres at 952 Ferndale Boulevard from B-3 to R-MHP for an existing mobile home park

The Metropolitan Planning Commission approved two zoning amendments for residential and office warehouse projects. One minor plat was approved, while another was delayed pending further documentation on property access. Two additional zoning requests were moved to public hearings.

• Approved zoning amendment C-17-22 for residential development on 36.424 acres (Unanimous)
• Approved Planned Unit Development C-25-22 for office warehouses on 4.167 acres (Unanimous)
• Approved minor plat P-24-22 for Dalco Brownlee (Unanimous)
• Delayed minor plat C-27-22 for Diamond B Subdivision Unit 2A pending access documentation (Unanimous)
• Moved zoning amendment P-23-22 for a proposed office park to public hearing (Unanimous)
• Moved zoning amendment P-25-22 for East Highland Mobile Home Park to public hearing (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 11, 2022, and MPC Special Call Meeting (Unanimous)

Fire & Police Civil Service Board

The Bossier City Fire & Police Civil Service Board will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, consider personnel action forms for both departments, and set appeal hearing dates for Christopher Davis and Scott Wells. The board may also go into executive session for misconduct investigations.

• Rescind prior approval of Shanice Davis's communication officer application
• Approve personnel action forms for police and fire departments
• Approve application for police communications officer
• Set appeal hearing dates for Christopher Davis (Docket #003-2022) and Scott Wells (Docket #004-2022)
• Approve applicants requesting exam results for fire communication officer

The Board approved personnel action forms for both the Police and Fire Departments. It rescinded a previous approval for a communication officer application and scheduled one police appeal hearing while postponing another.

• Rescinded April 8, 2022 approval of communication officer application for Shanice Davis (All in favor)
• Approved Police personnel action forms for Christopher Estess, James Johnson, Hailey McClure, Charles Spraggins, Robert Soelter, and Scott Wells (All in favor)
• Set appeal hearing date for Christopher Davis (Docket #003-2022) for June 15, 2022 (All in favor)
• Postponed setting a hearing date for Scott Wells (Docket #004-2022) (All in favor)
• Approved Fire personnel action forms for 20 individuals including Gary Bamburg, Joshua Bell, and Beau Bockhaus (All in favor)

City Council

The Bossier City Council will hold final readings on several ordinances, including a zoning amendment to change 0.651 acres on Lily Street from Residential Agriculture to General Business. The council will also introduce ordinances for a $681,782 street lighting project on Highway 71 and a $1,095,100.69 sewer rehabilitation project completion. Additionally, the council will vote on conditional use approvals for alcohol sales at Red River Brewing Company and a small cell tower for Mastec Network Solutions, as well as multiple personnel hires and promotions.

• Zoning amendment for 0.651 acres on Lily Street from R-A to B-3 (Steven Pinkley, Bayou Window and Tint)
• Conditional use approval for Red River Brewing Company to sell alcohol for on-premise consumption at 310 Mansfield Road
• Conditional use approval for Mastec Network Solutions for a 31' small cell tower at 900 Central Park Drive
• Introduce ordinance for Highway 71 Street Lighting Phase II project at $681,782
• Introduce ordinance for sewer rehabilitation project completion at $1,095,100.69

The City Council updated emergency medical service rates and approved funding for GPS equipment and water treatment pump replacement. The council also granted a land easement to the U.S. Air Force and approved several zoning and conditional use permits.

• Updated EMS rates: BLS $1,500, ALS $1,750, ALS II $2,000, Specialty Care $2,500 (Unanimous)
• Appropriated $25,000 for Engineering Department GPS equipment (Unanimous)
• Granted easement on Northgate Road and Davis Avenue to U.S. Air Force (Unanimous)
• Appropriated $86,000 to replace High Service Pump No. 9 at Water Treatment Facility (Unanimous)
• Changed zoning from R-A to B-3 for Lot 1, Southern Gardens Unit No. 1C (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for alcohol sales at 310 Mansfield Street (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for small cell tower at 900 Central Park Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved use of city water for Airline Lagniappe development (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a first and final reading of a zoning ordinance to grant conditional use approval for the sale of high- and low-content alcohol for on-premise consumption at a family entertainment center at 2950 East Texas Street. The applicant, Surge Bossier, LLC, proposes a restaurant within the indoor recreational facility. The Metropolitan Planning Commission has already issued a favorable recommendation.

• Conditional use approval for on-premise alcohol sales at Surge Entertainment, 2950 East Texas Street
• First and final reading of the zoning ordinance
• Favorable recommendation from the Metropolitan Planning Commission
• Proposed hours: Sun–Thurs 11am–10pm, Fri–Sat 11am–12am
• Property is over 300 feet from nearest church, school, daycare, or public park

The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 56 of 2022, granting conditional use for the sale of high and low content alcohol for on-premise consumption at Surge Bossier. The approval includes specific requirements for security and the containment of alcohol within the service area.

• Approved Ordinance No. 56 of 2022 for alcohol sales at 2950 East Texas Street
• Required Surge to provide two off-duty Bossier City Police Officers for security (Fri/Sat 5:00PM-midnight, Sun 3:00PM-10:00PM)
• Required that all alcohol stay in the section where served

City Council

The Bossier City Council will consider multiple ordinances on final reading, including funding for pump station repairs, water sample sites, and a sewer main closeout. New business includes introducing ordinances on emergency medical funding, GPS equipment, and a water treatment pump, as well as resolutions for hiring and recognizing Bossier City as a Purple Heart City. Bids will be opened for the Hwy 71 Street Lighting Project.

• Adopt ordinance allocating $80,000 for repairs to Don Pump Station
• Adopt ordinance reconciling $803,625 for Airline & Murphy St. emergency sewer main replacement
• Adopt ordinance appropriating $225,000 for a turn lane at Swan Lake Road and Innovation Drive
• Introduce ordinance to replace High Service Pump No. 9 at water treatment facility for $86,000
• Witness opening of bids for Hwy 71 Street Lighting Project (Phase II) with engineer's estimate of $1,202,705

The Council approved several funding allocations for sewer and water system repairs and street improvements. They also authorized various personnel changes across the Finance, Police, and Information Services departments.

• Approved $80,000 for Don Pump Station repairs (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 for additional water sample sites (unanimous)
• Closed Airline & Murphy St. sewer project with $109,627.80 surplus returned to fund (unanimous)
• Approved $45,000 for Army Reserve Pump Station gravity main replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $52,776.53 increase for City Wide Street Improvements- Phase III (unanimous)
• Appropriated $225,000 for a turn lane at Swan Lake Road and Innovation Drive (unanimous)
• Authorized replacing an Accountant II with an Office Manager I in Finance (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of one police officer and one utility worker (unanimous)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Planning Commission is considering several zoning amendments, conditional use approvals, and plat requests. Key items include a request for alcohol sales at a brewery and various residential and commercial rezoning applications.

• Conditional Use Approval for alcohol sales at Red River Brewing Company, 310 Mansfield Road
• Zoning change from R-A to B-3 for 3.2 acres at 2030 US Highway 80
• Zoning change from R-A to B-3 for 0.651 acres for Bayou Window and Tint on Lily Street
• Conditional Use Approval for a 31-foot small cell tower at 900 Central Park Drive
• Zoning change from R-MD and B-1 to R-MD for 36.424 acres on Highway 80

The Commission unanimously approved several zoning amendments, plat applications, and conditional use permits. Notable approvals include a brewery's alcohol sales permit and a temporary parking permit for a dance school. One subdivision approval was granted subject to a suspensive condition regarding road access.

• Approved conditional use for alcohol sales at Red River Brewing Company (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change from R-A to B-3 for 2030 US Highway 80 (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change from R-A to R-E for 1.247 acres in Bossier Parish (unanimous)
• Approved amended plat for Willow Trace Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change from R-A to B-3 for Bayou Window and Tint (unanimous)
• Approved 6-month temporary parking for Candace School of Dance (unanimous)
• Approved 31’ small cell tower at Central Park Elementary (unanimous)
• Approved Willow Chute Ranch preliminary plat subject to road access resolution (unanimous)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Planning Commission is holding a public hearing regarding an application by Darren Balsamo of Surge Bossier, LLC. The request seeks approval for the sale of high and low content alcohol for on-premise consumption at a Family Entertainment Center.

• Conditional Use Approval: 2950 East Texas Street (Surge Bossier, LLC)

The Metropolitan Planning Commission approved a conditional use application for Surge Bossier, LLC. The approval allows for the sale of high and low content alcohol for on-premise consumption at a facility located at 2950 East Texas Street.

• Approved C-23-22 for alcohol sales at 2950 East Texas Street (unanimous)

Fire & Police Civil Service Board

The Fire & Police Civil Service Board will meet to approve personnel action forms and job applications for both departments. The board will also review test score results for the Chief of Police exam.

• Approval of test score results for Chief of Police exam
• Approval of personnel action forms for Police and Fire departments
• Approval of application for Police Communications Officer
• Approval of applications for Secretary to the Fire Chief and Fire Records Clerk
• Approval of exam results for Fire Communication Officer

The Board approved personnel action forms for both the Police and Fire Departments. It also approved the test scores for the Police Chief's exam and specific applications for police and fire department staff positions.

• Approved Police Department personnel action forms (All in favor)
• Approved police communication officer application for Shanice Davis (All in favor)
• Approved test scores for the Police Chief's exam (All in favor)
• Approved Fire Department personnel action forms (All in favor)
• Approved applications for Secretary to the Fire Chief and Fire Records Clerk (All in favor)

City Council

The Council will review several ordinances regarding utility station repairs, water site installations, and street improvement contract changes. The meeting also includes discussions on personnel restructuring and various fund budget adjustments.

• $80,000 for Don Pump Station repairs and upgrades
• $50,000 for additional Water Sample Sites installation
• $803,625.00 final cost reconciliation for Airline & Murphy St. Sewer project
• $45,000 for Army Reserve Pump Station Gravity Main repairs
• Change order for City Wide Street Improvements - Phase III increasing total price to $1,055,530.61

The City Council introduced several ordinances to allocate funds for sewer and water repairs and street improvements. The Council also adopted resolutions to fill two vacant positions in the Fire and Information Services departments.

• Introduced $80,000 for Don Pump Station repairs (Unanimous)
• Introduced $50,000 for additional Water Sample Sites (Unanimous)
• Introduced closeout of Airline & Murphy St. Sewer project at $803,625.00 (Unanimous)
• Introduced restructuring of Finance Department and hiring an Office Manager I (Unanimous)
• Introduced $45,000 for Army Reserve Pump Station Gravity Main repairs (Unanimous)
• Introduced $52,776.53 change order for City Wide Street Improvements - Phase III (Unanimous)
• Introduced $225,000 for Swan Lake Road turn lane at Innovation Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved hiring one Firefighter and one Information Services Systems Specialist (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will decide on several final-reading ordinances, including the sale of four properties on Shed Road and amendments to the Unified Development Code. The body will also consider new zoning requests for an apartment expansion and alcohol sales at a bar and restaurant.

• Sale of 4602, 4604, 4606 and 4608 Shed Road to Sasquatch Properties LLC
• Zoning change for 1702 East Texas Street from R-LD and B-3 to R-HD for Mirage Apartments expansion
• Conditional Use Approval for alcohol sales at 3408 Industrial Drive (Catera Enterprises, LLC)
• Conditional Use Approval for alcohol sales at 2620 Beene Boulevard (We Olive Bossier, LLC)
• Opening of sealed bids for Brookshire Grocery Arena Waterproofing & Misc. Small Repair Projects

The Council approved a zoning change for a proposed apartment complex expansion and authorized the sale of city property on Shed Road. They also approved several budget amendments, a $50,000 expenditure for a Red River navigability study, and multiple hiring and promotion resolutions across city departments.

• Approved zoning change from R-LD and B-3 to R-HD for 2.29 acres at 1738 East Texas Street (unanimous)
• Authorized sale of 4602-4608 Shed Road to Sasquatch Properties LLC for $24,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 for a Red River navigability study via Joint Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for alcohol sales at 3408 Industrial Drive and 2620 Beene Boulevard (unanimous)
• Authorized hiring of John Porter as Deputy Marshal at $40,000 annual salary (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of two firefighters, one police officer, and one electrician (unanimous)
• Authorized promotion of one Jailer I to Jailer II and one Police Officer to Sergeant (unanimous)
• Amended 2021 Riverboat Gaming and Hotel/Motel Taxes Fund budgets (unanimous)

Board Of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on a Special Exception Use application (BOA P-3-22) by Deborah M. Burke to place a 32" x 68" manufactured home at 935 Winfield Rd, Princeton, for a caregiver. The property owners state the home is needed to care for a 70-year-old mother and 88-year-old grandmother. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the February 28, 2022 meeting.

• Public hearing for Special Exception Use BOA P-3-22 for a manufactured home at 935 Winfield Rd, Princeton
• Proposed home is 32" x 68" double-wide manufactured home
• Applicant states home is for caregiver for elderly relatives (mother and grandmother)
• Property is zoned R-A (Residential Agriculture) and requires minimum 2-acre lot
• Approval of February 28, 2022 meeting minutes

Fire & Police Civil Service Board

The Bossier City Fire & Police Civil Service Board will meet to appoint and swear in Stephen G. Moran for a board term, approve the agenda and February minutes, and consider several personnel actions for both departments. Items include grade transfers, exam results, eligibility list removals, and requests to call new exams. No old business is listed.

• Appointment and swearing in of Stephen G. Moran to the Civil Service Board
• Approval of grade transfer for Police Communications Officer
• Request to remove all names from the current Jailer 1 eligibility list
• Approval of grade results for Police Communications Officer exam
• Request from Fire Chief Zagone to call an exam for Fire Records Clerk and Secretary to the Chief

The Board swore in member Stephen Moran and approved personnel action forms for both the Police and Fire Departments. The Board also authorized new exams for Fire Department clerical roles and updated eligibility lists for jailers.

• Sworn in Stephen Moran to the Civil Service Board (term expires March 6, 2025)
• Approved Police Department personnel action forms (All in favor)
• Approved removal of all names from the Jailer 1 eligibility list (All in favor)
• Approved grade results for Police Communication Officer exam (All in favor)
• Approved provisional hire of John Porter for Jailer 1 pending test score (All in favor)
• Approved Fire Department personnel action forms (All in favor)
• Approved request for Secretary to the Fire Chief and Fire Records Clerk exams (All in favor)
• Approved provisional hire of Kyra Shelton for Fire Records Clerk pending test (All in favor)

City Council

The Bossier City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 15, 2022, with unfinished business including final readings of six ordinances, such as change orders for the South Bossier Redevelopment, Eastbank Fire Station, and LTRI projects, as well as a salary adjustment for the city marshal and release of $1.6 million in grant funds. New business includes resolutions supporting Amtrak service along the I-20 corridor, hiring of firefighters and a jailer, and a utility agreement for the Vue at Kingston development. The council will also open bids for parking lot improvements at the Municipal Annex.

• Bid opening for Bossier City Municipal Annex Parking Lot Improvements (Bid #P22-02)
• Adopt ordinance approving Change Order 4 for Louisiana Technology Research Institute, adding $385,632.65 for a total contract price of $20,069,865.55
• Adopt ordinance releasing $1,645,937 from the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Supplemental Award
• Adopt resolution supporting Amtrak passenger rail service along the I-20 corridor through Bossier City
• Adopt resolution approving use of city water and sewer for the Vue at Kingston development on Kingston Road

The Council authorized the release of $1,645,937 in Shuttered Venue Operators Grant funds and approved multiple contract change orders for city infrastructure. They also passed resolutions to support I-20 corridor passenger rail and authorized several personnel hires and promotions.

• Approved release of $1,645,937 from Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (unanimous)
• Approved $385,632.65 increase and 54-day extension for LTRI project (unanimous)
• Approved $17,974.56 increase for Eastbank Fire Station project (unanimous)
• Approved $8,119.10 increase and 5-day extension for South Bossier Redevelopment (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to execute agreement for Shed Road & I-220 lighting (unanimous)
• Approved use of city water and sewer for Vue at Kingston development (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution supporting Amtrak passenger rail along I-20 corridor (unanimous)
• Approved salary adjustment of $6,200 for City Marshal (unanimous)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Planning Commission is reviewing several zoning amendments, planned unit developments, and conditional use permits. Key items include an apartment complex expansion and multiple requests for alcohol sales at local businesses.

• Zoning amendment for a 74-unit apartment expansion at 1702 East Texas Street
• Conditional use approval for alcohol sales at 310 Mansfield Road (Red River Brewing Company, LLC)
• Conditional use approval for alcohol sales at 3408 Industrial Drive (Catera Enterprises, LLC)
• Conditional use approval for alcohol sales at 2620 Beene Boulevard (We Olive Bossier, LLC)
• Zoning amendment for a commercial dirt mining operation on 18.36 acres in Bossier Parish

The Commission approved several zoning amendments, including a 74-unit apartment expansion for Mirage Apartments and a commercial rezoning in Haughton. A request for a brewery's conditional use was delayed due to neighbor complaints regarding property damage. A proposal for a commercial dirt mining operation was also delayed pending further agency reviews.

• Approved zoning change to R-HD for Mirage Apartments expansion (unanimous)
• Approved PUD and Minor Plat for Mirage Apartments expansion (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change from R-A to B-1 at 117 Bodcau Station Road (unanimous)
• Approved amended PUD for Lamar / Barbara Development (unanimous)
• Approved PUD for Best Yet Airline with architectural and setback conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Plat for Canes Landing Unit 2 and Unit 3 (unanimous)
• Delayed Red River Brewing Company conditional use application until April (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for ice vending machine at 100 Greenacres Dr. (unanimous)

City Council

The Bossier City Administrative Council will hold hearings on three property enforcement actions. They will consider removing a dilapidated house at 1268 Dudley Lane, continued from January. New hearings include removal of a structure at 1151 Dudley Lane and a blight case at 1200 Schex Drive. The council will also approve minutes from the January 11 meeting.

• Hearing to review recommendation to remove dilapidated structure at 1268 Dudley Lane (unfinished business)
• Hearing to review recommendation to remove dilapidated structure at 1151 Dudley Lane (new business)
• Blight hearing for property at 1200 Schex Drive (new business)
• Approval of January 11, 2022 Administrative Council minutes

The Administrative Court approved the condemnation of a dilapidated structure at 1151 Dudley Lane, granting the owner 60 days to demolish it. A hearing for a structure at 1268 Dudley Lane was removed from the agenda, and a blight case for 1200 Schex Drive was closed.

• Approved minutes of January 11, 2022 proceedings (unanimous)
• Approved Agenda (unanimous)
• Removed hearing for 1268 Dudley Lane from agenda (unanimous)
• Approved condemnation of 1151 Dudley Lane with 60 days for owner to demolish (unanimous)
• Closed blight case for 1200 Schex Drive (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review several ordinances regarding utility updates, street lighting, and road improvements. The meeting also includes discussions on zoning changes for a new bank and various personnel appointments.

• Zoning change from R-1 to B-2 for a bank at Miciotto Park Unit No. 2
• $581,782 for Highway 71 Street Lighting Project Phase II
• $573,000 for left turn lane improvements at LA Hwy 3 and I-220
• $200,000 allocation for Public Utilities Department Water Model update
• $50,000 purchase of 35 Glock Model 17 firearms for Fire Department

The City Council approved several funding increases for water modeling, street lighting, and road improvements. They also authorized chaplain contracts for police and fire departments and approved a zoning change to limited business for a tract on Swan Lake Road.

• Approved $200,000 from Water Capital and Contingency Fund for water model update (6-0)
• Approved $145,000 from Parkway Capital Projects Fund for Highway 71 Street Lighting Project Phase II (6-0)
• Approved $123,000 from Riverboat Gaming Trust Fund for turn lane improvements at LA Hwy 3 and I-220 (6-0)
• Approved $50,000 from EMS Capital Contingency Fund for 35 Glock Model 17 firearms (6-0)
• Approved $12,000 professional services agreements for Police and Fire Department chaplains (6-0)
• Changed zoning from R-A to B-2 for 1.079 acres at Lot 3 of Miciotto Park Unit No. 2 (6-0)
• Authorized hiring of one police officer, one utility worker, and one assistant superintendent (6-0)
• Approved hiring 4 temporary contract workers for Animal Control Division (6-0)

Board Of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a request for a special exception use to place a manufactured home at 1327 Bellevue Rd in Haughton. The meeting also includes procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of previous minutes.

• Public hearing on special exception for a 32” x 80” manufactured home at 1327 Bellevue Rd, Haughton (Police Jury District 2)

City Council

The Bossier City Council is deciding on several infrastructure change orders and new contracts for professional services. The body is also discussing updates to the city's sewer disposal code and the allocation of funds for water modeling and fire department equipment.

• Final change order for City Wide Street Improvements - Phase III increasing cost by $219,206.08
• Proposed $200,000 allocation for Owen and White, Inc. to update the Public Utilities Department Water Model
• Proposed $50,000 appropriation for 35 Glock Model 17 firearms for the Fire Department
• Proposed $581,782 for Highway 71 Street Lighting Project Phase II
• Proposed $573,000 for left turn lane improvements at LA Highway 3 and I-220

The Council adopted a comprehensive ordinance to regulate the use of sanitary sewage facilities and industrial waste discharge. Other actions included approving several street improvement change orders and reappropriating funds for the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway project.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 21 of 2022 regulating sanitary sewage facilities and industrial waste (Unanimous)
• Approved $1M reappropriation from Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Phase I to Phase II (Unanimous)
• Approved Final Change Order for City Wide Street Improvements- Phase III, increasing cost by $219,206.08 (Unanimous)
• Approved Final Change Order for City Wide Street Improvements- Sidewalks, increasing cost by $4,283.67 (Unanimous)
• Approved 38-day increase for South Bossier Redevelopment Project Change Order 1 (Unanimous)
• Approved $35,000 appropriation and $52,792.52 change order for Elsa Jane Drainage Repair Project (Unanimous)
• Established four-way stop at Sunflower Road and Rosemont Place (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Terry D. Lee to the City of Bossier City Personnel Board (Unanimous)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The commission will review several requests for zoning amendments, including residential and commercial reclassifications. The agenda also includes discussions on amended plats for Chinaberry Square and Innovation Park, as well as a conditional use request for a liquor store.

• Zoning amendment for 1.921 acres from R-A to R-LD (Tammy Johnson)
• Zoning amendment for 15.47 acres from R-A to B-2 (Jeff Raley)
• Amended plat for Chinaberry Square Unit No. 8, 5.067 acres (William Weatherall)
• Zoning amendment for 3501 Swan Lake Road from B-2 to B-3 (Mudd Sibley Enterprises, LLC)
• Conditional use for a liquor store at 3501 Swan Lake Road (Mudd Sibley Enterprises, LLC)

The Commission approved several zoning amendments and an amended plat for a gym expansion. A conditional use permit for a liquor store was approved with a 10:00 p.m. closing requirement. The board also updated the Unified Development Code regarding drainage easements.

• Approved rezoning 1.921 acres from R-A to R-LD for Tammy Johnson (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 15.47 acres from R-A to B-2 for Jeff Raley (Unanimous)
• Approved amended plat for Christ Fit Gym expansion (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 0.899 acres at 3501 Swan Lake Road from B-2 to B-3 (Unanimous)
• Approved liquor store conditional use at 3501 Swan Lake Road with 10:00 p.m. closing limit (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 1.079 acres from R-A to B-2 for Cross Keys Bank (Unanimous)
• Approved amended plat for Innovation Park Unit 2 subject to removing cross access (Unanimous)
• Approved Unified Development Code revision for drainage easements (5-1)

Fire & Police Civil Service Board

The Bossier City Fire & Police Civil Service Board will consider approval of applications for police communications officer and police chief, personnel action forms for both departments, and grade transfer/exam result requests. The board may also enter executive session for misconduct investigations.

The Board approved applications for Police Communications Officer and Police Chief positions. Personnel action forms for both the police and fire departments were approved, including reinstatements and a retirement.

• Approved applications for Police Communications Officer (All in favor)
• Approved applications for Police Chief (All in favor)
• Approved police personnel action form for Billy Gray: termination of sick leave (All in favor)
• Approved application and grade transfer for Police Communication Officer Yani Grant (All in favor)
• Approved fire personnel action form for Christopher Morgan: reinstatement (All in favor)
• Approved fire personnel action form for Charles Parker: retirement (All in favor)
• Approved fire personnel action form for Chad Wynn: reinstatement (All in favor)

City Council

The council will hold final readings on ordinances adding $195,000 for the Bruce Street Force Main and $300,000 for water meter purchases, and will vote on a conditional use permit for alcohol sales at 2400 Airline Drive. They will also introduce ordinances for a four-way stop at Sunflower Road and Rosemont Place, a Red River Navigation Study, and reappropriating $1,000,000 for the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Phase II. Several personnel hires and a parade fee waiver are also on the agenda.

• Final reading: Ordinance adding $195,000 from Sewer Capital and Contingency Fund for Bruce Street Force Main contract with David Lawler Construction, Inc.
• Final reading: Ordinance allocating $300,000 from Water Capital and Contingency Fund for on-demand water meter purchases.
• First and final reading: Zoning ordinance for conditional use approval for high- and low-content alcohol sales at 2400 Airline Drive (Petitioner: Ruben Chavez, Pedros Bossier City, LLC).
• First reading: Ordinance authorizing $50,000 from General Fund for a Red River Navigation Study joint cooperative endeavor agreement.
• First reading: Ordinance reappropriating $1,000,000 from Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Phase I to Phase II.

The City Council approved funding for water and sewer projects, authorized the creation of a tax manager position, and approved multiple staff replacements. It also granted a conditional use permit for alcohol sales at Pedros Bossier City.

• Approved $195,000 for Bruce Street Force Main replacement and contract with David Lawler Construction, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 for on-demand water meter purchases (Unanimous)
• Created Tax Compliance and Processing Manager position in Grade 14 (Unanimous)
• Approved $12,124 for Brookshire Grocery Arena tree removal (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for alcohol sales at Pedros Bossier City, 2400 Airline Drive (Unanimous)
• Authorized hiring/promotion of Recreation Supervisor, E.M.S. Supervisor, Clerk Typist, Meter Reader, Accounts Clerk II, and Information Systems Specialist (Unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Steve Armitage to the Personnel Board (Unanimous)
• Approved Parade Permit Fee Waiver for Stockwell Stallion Sprint (Unanimous)

Board Of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding a special exception for a manufactured home and a rear yard setback variance. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from December 20, 2021.

• Special Exception Use for a 30X60 manufactured home at 876 Welch Drive
• 15'1" rear yard setback variance at 1127 Green Wood Circle
• Approval of December 20, 2021, meeting minutes

Fire & Police Civil Service Board

The Fire & Police Civil Service Board is meeting to review personnel action forms and seniority lists for both departments. The board will consider a request from Mayor Chandler to call for a Police Chief exam and a request to advertise for Police Communication Officers.

• Request from Mayor Chandler to call for a Police Chief exam
• Request from Provisional Chief Estess to advertise for Police Communication Officer
• Approval of seniority lists for Police and Fire departments
• Setting appeal hearing dates for Christopher Morgan (Docket #001-2022) and Chad Wynn (Docket #002-2022)
• Approval of personnel action forms for Police and Fire departments

The Board reduced the discipline for Christopher Morgan and Chad Wynn from termination to 54-day suspensions without pay and one year of random drug screens. The Board also approved personnel action forms and seniority lists for both the police and fire departments.

• Reduced discipline for Christopher Morgan and Chad Wynn from termination to 54-day suspension without pay and one year of random drug screens (Unanimous)
• Approved police department personnel action forms (Unanimous)
• Approved re-employment of Police Communication Officer Zachary Thompson (Unanimous)
• Approved request to advertise for Police Communication Officer (Unanimous)
• Approved request to call for a Police Chief exam (Unanimous)
• Approved and posted police department seniority list (Unanimous)
• Approved fire department personnel action forms (Unanimous)
• Approved and posted fire department seniority list (Unanimous)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Planning Commission is considering a request to change the zoning of .899 acres from B-2 (Limited Business) to B-3 (General Business). The proposed Pine Ridge Plaza project includes a multi-tenant commercial retail development, including a package liquor store with frozen drinks.

• Zoning amendment for 3501 Swan Lake Road (.899 acres)
• Proposed change from B-2 (Limited Business) to B-3 (General Business)
• Proposed multi-tenant commercial retail development (Pine Ridge Plaza)
• Conditional use request for package liquor and frozen drinks (Sterling Spirits II)

The Metropolitan Planning Commission approved a request to move a zoning amendment application to a public hearing. The request seeks to change 0.899 acres at 3501 Swan Lake Road from B-2 (Limited Business) to B-3 (General Business) for a proposed liquor store.

• Approved P-2-22 zoning amendment for public hearing (unanimous)

City Council

The Council is reviewing several ordinances regarding utility improvements, including water meter purchases and force main replacements. The meeting also includes resolutions for hiring police, communications, and maintenance personnel.

• Ordinance to replace Bruce Street Force Main with $195,000 from Sewer Capital and Contingency Fund
• Ordinance allocating $300,000 for On Demand Water Meter Purchases
• Resolution authorizing the hiring of two police officers, one communications officer, and one jailer
• Ordinance to appropriate $12,124 for a tree removal project at Brookshire Grocery Arena
• Bid openings for demolition at 722 Garden Street and 1316 Beverly

The City Council approved a $30,000 contract for redistricting services and funded wireless system upgrades and drainage repairs. The council also authorized the hiring of several city employees to fill vacancies in police, maintenance, and utilities.

• Approved $30,000 contract for redistricting services with Precision Cartographics (6-0)
• Approved $66,000 for wireless system replacements at City Hall and other facilities (6-0)
• Declared completion of Elsa Jane Drainage Repair Project at total cost of $535,000 (6-0)
• Authorized hiring of one police officer, one communications officer, and one jailer (6-0)
• Authorized hiring of one building maintenance employee (6-0)
• Authorized hiring of one permits and inspections employee (6-0)
• Authorized hiring of one utility worker for Water Distribution Division (6-0)
• Introduced ordinance for $195,000 Bruce Street Force Main replacement (4-2)

City Council

The Bossier City Administrative Council will hold hearings on two demolition recommendations and two blight cases. The council will also consider approving minutes from the December 14, 2021 meeting. The 1268 Dudley Lane demolition hearing was continued from the previous meeting.

• Hearing on demolition of 1268 Dudley Lane (continued from December 14, 2021)
• Hearing on demolition of 509 Thompson Street
• Blight hearing for 1806 Lake Street
• Blight hearing for 3400 Bistineau Drive
• Approval of minutes from December 14, 2021 Administrative Council meeting

The Administrative Court approved the demolition of a structure on Thompson Street and issued blight cleanup orders for properties on Lake Street and Bistineau Drive. A hearing for a structure on Dudley Lane was continued to a future date.

• Approved demolition of dilapidated structure at 509 Thompson Street (unanimous)
• Declared items junk and ordered cleanup at 1806 Lake Street after January 14, 2022 (unanimous)
• Declared items junk and ordered cleanup at 3400 Bistineau Drive after January 28, 2022 (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for structure at 1268 Dudley Lane to March 8, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved December 14, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The Bossier City Council is holding a workshop to discuss bus service in Bossier City with Sportran.

• Discussion with Sportran regarding bus service

City Council

The Bossier City Council will hold final readings on several ordinances, including change orders and budget appropriations, and consider new zoning requests and resolutions. Among the items are a zoning change for a bar on Industrial Drive, conditional use approvals for alcohol sales and a multifamily complex, and the hiring of six police officers.

• Swan Lake Ballfield restrooms change order ($50,675.50 increase)
• Zoning change from I-1 to B-3 for proposed bar at 3408 Industrial Drive
• Conditional use for multifamily complex at 1001 Gould Drive
• Drainage improvements along Parkway Drive and Elm Grove Ditch ($175,000)
• Hiring of six police officers (two resolutions)

The Council approved several funding increases for water and drainage projects, authorized the hiring of six police officers, and granted three zoning or conditional use requests. They also approved a joint agreement with Louisiana Tech University for the LTRI building.

• Approved $50,675.50 increase for Swan Lake Ballfield Restrooms (6-0)
• Appropriated $70,000 for Tyler Technologies software and training (6-0)
• Declared Barksdale Water Main Abandonment Project complete at $283,422.93 (6-0)
• Appropriated $80,000 for water treatment facility chlorine scrubber media (6-0)
• Appropriated $175,000 for Parkway Drive and Elm Grove Ditch drainage (6-0)
• Approved zoning change from I-1 to B-3 for 3408 Industrial Drive (6-0)
• Approved conditional use for alcohol sales at 1630 Barksdale Blvd (6-0)
• Approved conditional use for multi-family dwelling at 1001 Gould Drive (5-1)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Planning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on several land-use applications, including a conditional use permit for alcohol sales at a new restaurant, a temporary use permit for the Bossier City Farmers Market, a planned unit development, and multiple zoning amendments. The meeting also includes a preliminary hearing for a zoning change and consideration of a GIS Coordinator position.

• Conditional use approval for sale of high and low content alcohol for on-premise consumption at Pedro's Taco and Tequila Bar, 2400 Airline Drive
• Temporary use approval for Bossier City Farmers Market and Night Market at 2950 East Texas Street and Makers Fair at 540 Boardwalk Blvd
• Planned Unit Development for Smile Acres, 2.72 acres at northwest corner of Brown Boulevard and Airline Drive
• Zoning amendment to change 1.079 acres from R-A to B-2 at Miciotto Park Unit No.2
• Consider joint position and salary for a Geographical Information Service (GIS) Coordinator

The Commission approved a planned unit development for Smile Acres and temporary use for the Bossier City Farmers Market. Architectural reviews for Airline Drive properties were approved with specific conditions, and a joint GIS Coordinator position was established. Two cases regarding Cross Keys Bank were tabled due to access disputes.

• Approved Temporary Use for Bossier City Farmers Market and Night Market (unanimous)
• Approved Planned Unit Development for Smile Acres (unanimous)
• Approved architectural review for 5420-5450 Airline Drive with off-white paint and specific beam/porch conditions (unanimous)
• Tabled zoning amendment C-53-21 for Cross Keys Bank (unanimous)
• Tabled amended plat C-46-21 for Innovation Park, Unit 2 (unanimous)
• Approved P-63-21 for public hearing to change zoning to Residential Low Density (unanimous)
• Approved P-50-21 for public hearing to change zoning to B-2 (unanimous)
• Approved joint GIS Coordinator position with $26,000 from MPC reserve for first-year pay and retirement (unanimous)

City Council

The Bossier City Council regular meeting scheduled for January 4, 2022, has been cancelled due to Covid. A special meeting has been rescheduled for January 11, 2022, at 3:00 PM.

• Cancellation of January 4, 2022, regular meeting
• Scheduling of Special Meeting for January 11, 2022