Bossier City public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council will review bids for citywide street improvements and Airline Drive rehabilitation. The agenda includes several ordinances regarding disaster reserve appropriations, sewer fund amendments, and park maintenance funding.

• Bids opening for 2023 Citywide Street Improvements - Phase I
• Bids opening for Airline Drive Rehabilitation
• Appropriation of $640,000 from Disaster Reserve Fund for June and July 2023 storms
• Appropriation of $10,000 from Disaster Reserve Fund for winter weather preparedness equipment
• Change order for Tinsley Ditch Re-Route Phase 2 increasing cost by $9,800

Board Of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and vote on a request by Mark Gann for a Special Exception Use to place a 16' x 72' manufactured home on a 1-acre tract at 108 Crawford Rd. The home has already been installed but does not meet front and side setback requirements; a variance application is pending. The board will also elect officers for 2024 and approve meeting dates.

• Public hearing on Special Exception Use for a 16' x 72' manufactured home at 108 Crawford Rd, Haughton, LA 71037
• Manufactured home already installed 14' from front property line (required 25') and 8' from side (required 10')
• Applicant states need to care for 77-year-old mother and special needs brother
• Election of 2024 Board Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Approval of 2024 meeting dates and application deadlines

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Planning Commission will hold public hearings and take action on several development proposals, including an amended planned unit development for a self-service storage facility at 5903 Texas Street, a master plan and zoning amendments for the 66.48-acre Folia Subdivision west of Airline Drive, and a preliminary plat for Folia Unit 1. The commission will also conduct preliminary hearings on two zoning amendments to change properties from Residential Agriculture to General Business for an auto sales lot at Viking Drive and Swan Lake Road and a convenience store/gas station. Additionally, the commission will appoint 2024 officers, approve meeting dates, and adopt the 2024 fee schedule.

• Amended PUD for self-service storage facility at 5903 Texas Street (2.72 acres)
• Master development plan approval for Folia Subdivision (66.48 acres west of Airline Drive)
• Zoning amendment for 50.668 acres from R-A to R-MD for Folia residential development
• Zoning amendment for 15.811 acres from R-A to B-3 for Folia commercial development
• Preliminary plat for Folia Subdivision Unit 1 (34.739 acres)

City Council

The Bossier City Council will hold final readings on several ordinances, including a $1.9 million transfer from the General Fund to the Liability Insurance Fund and the creation of a Citizens Charter Review Commission. New business includes emergency repairs to a water treatment facility pump station and resolutions to hire and promote deputy marshals for enhanced security. The meeting also features a public hearing on a dangerous dog ordinance violation appeal.

• Transfer $1,900,000 from General Fund to Liability Insurance Fund (final reading)
• Establish a Citizens Charter Review Commission to revise the Home Rule Charter (final reading)
• Authorize up to $550,000 in Taxable Excess Revenue Bond, Series 2024 (final reading)
• Appropriate $640,000 from Disaster Reserve Fund for June and July 2023 storms (first reading)
• Hire two deputy marshals for enhanced security at the Municipal Complex (first and final reading)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to take final action on 23 different budgets for 2024 and a $1.9 million ARPA premium pay ordinance. The body will also consider establishing a Citizens Charter Review Commission to revise the city's Home Rule Charter.

• Final reading of 23 budgets for 2024, including General Fund, Water and Sewer, and Public Services and Sanitation
• Final reading of an ordinance to appropriate $1,924,165.00 from ARPA funds for employee premium pay
• Proposed ordinance to establish a Citizens Charter Review Commission to revise the Home Rule Charter
• Proposed $550,000 Taxable Excess Revenue Bond for drinking water system improvements
• Opening of sealed bids for Barksdale South 24" Waterline project and demolition at 1003 McDade Street

City Council

The Administrative Council will conduct hearings regarding blight violations and the recommended removal of three dilapidated structures. The body will review specific properties to determine if they constitute public nuisances or safety hazards.

• Blight hearing for 2903 Patricia Drive
• Demolition recommendation hearing for 216 Edwards Street
• Demolition recommendation hearing for 2549 Broadway Drive
• Demolition recommendation hearing for 2510 Wilder Street

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Planning Commission will review two zoning amendments for the Folia development, including a change to medium density residential and a change to general business. The commission will also consider subdivision approvals for Logan South Unit 2 and a minor plat for property in Haughton.

• Zoning amendment for Folia residential: 52.13 acres from R-A to R-MD
• Zoning amendment for Folia commercial: 17.35 acres from R-A to B-3
• Preliminary plat for Logan South Unit 2: 5.879 acres
• Minor plat for Richard Dignam: 14.259 acres at Espanita Dr. and Princesa Dr.

City Council

The Bossier City Council will hold first readings of ordinances to adopt 24 separate budgets for 2024, including the General Fund ($65.7M in expenditures), Water and Sewer Fund, and other funds. They will also consider amending the 2023 General Fund budget to add $75,000 for Police Department vehicle repairs and appropriating $1,924,165 from the American Rescue Plan Act for premium pay to eligible full-time employees.

• Introduce ordinance to adopt 2024 General Fund Budget with $65,689,814 in expenditures
• Introduce ordinance to adopt 2024 Water and Sewer Fund Budget
• Introduce ordinance to amend 2023 General Fund Budget to increase Police vehicle repair/maintenance by $75,000
• Introduce ordinance appropriating $1,924,165 from ARPA Grant Fund for premium pay to eligible full-time employees
• Adopt resolutions to hire a Tax Audit Clerk and fill a Laborer I position in Solid Waste

City Council

The City Council will vote on several budget increases for street improvements, water flow for fire protection, and Tinsley Park renovations. The body will also consider zoning changes for a car wash and office warehouses, as well as conditional use approvals for alcohol sales and a community center.

• Appropriation of $700,000 from 2018 LCDA Bond Fund for water loops for fire protection
• Increase of $700,000 to the 2023 Streets and Drainage Fund Budget for Capital Street Improvements
• Awarding $885,700 base bid to Delta Specialty Contractors, LLC for Tinsley Park Dugout Replacement
• Zoning change of 1.608 acres to B-3 for a proposed car wash facility
• Conditional Use Approval for alcohol sales at a piano bar (360 Boardwalk Blvd) and The Seventh Tap (525 Barksdale Blvd)

City Council

The Bossier City Council will hold a public hearing and adopt the proposed 2024 Operating and Capital Budgets covering 24 funds. They will also vote on final readings for several ordinances, including a $17,660 change order for Walter O. Bigby Carriageway beautification, a $40,000 increase for Northside Pump Station repairs, and reclassification of positions in Engineering and Public Utilities. New business includes emergency funding for a sewer force main blowout on Airline Drive and introductions of ordinances for Tinsley Park baseball renovations and street improvements.

• Public hearing and adoption of the City's proposed 2024 Operating and Capital Budgets (24 funds)
• Final reading: Ordinance authorizing Change Order 1 for Walter O. Bigby Carriageway beautification, increasing project cost by $17,660.03 and adding 143 days
• Final reading: Ordinance amending Ordinance 179 of 2022 for Northside Pump Station repairs, adding $40,000 from Sewer Capital and Contingency funds
• New Business: Ordinance declaring emergency for 24-inch sewer force main blowout repair on Airline Drive near Meadow Creek at a cost of $82,850
• First reading: Ordinance appropriating $700,000 from 2018 LCDA Bond Fund for water loops to improve fire protection water flow

City Council

The Bossier City Council will hold two public hearings to consider removing dilapidated structures at 1901 Traffic Street and 1003 McDade Street. The agenda also includes approving minutes from the August 8, 2023 meeting. No other new business is listed.

• Hearing to review recommendation to demolish dilapidated structure at 1901 Traffic Street
• Hearing to review recommendation to demolish dilapidated structure at 1003 McDade Street
• Approve minutes of August 8, 2023 Administrative Council Meeting

City Council

The Bossier City Council will hold a public hearing on amending the FY 2019 CDBG Action Plan and CARES Act funding, then vote on several ordinances and resolutions. Key actions include final votes on a zoning change for a dog kennel at 8070 East Texas Street, a conditional use permit for alcohol sales at Club Macanudo, and emergency spending for mold remediation ($40,000) and water treatment system modifications ($36,000). The council will also introduce the 2024 budgets for the General Fund, Water and Sewer Fund, and numerous other funds, along with several personnel reclassifications and budget amendments.

• Public hearing and resolution to amend FY 2019 CDBG Action Plan for CARES Act funds
• Final vote: rezone 6.05 acres at 8070 East Texas Street from R-T to I-1 for a dog kennel (Red Rover)
• Final vote: conditional use for alcohol sales at Club Macanudo, 777 Margaritaville Way, Suite 200A
• Emergency ordinances: $40,000 for mold remediation at firing range; $36,000 for water treatment membrane system
• Introduce 2024 budgets: General Fund, Water & Sewer, Public Services & Sanitation, Sales Tax, Property Tax, and 20+ other funds

Board Of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to decide on a Special Exception Use renewal for a caretaker's manufactured home. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the July 31, 2023, meeting.

• P-BOA-000175-2023: Special Exception Use renewal for a 24’ x 60’ manufactured home at 310 Rolling Meadow Lane
• Approval of July 31, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding Carport Covers

Fire & Police Civil Service Board

The Fire & Police Civil Service Board will consider a public hearing notice to change qualifications for Fire Department Mechanic. They will also vote on personnel action forms, promotional exams for Communications Officer II and Chief of Communications, and scores for Deputy Chief and Secretary to Police Chief. Additionally, the board will consider a request from Fire Chief Zagone to advertise for a Fire Department Mechanic exam. The board may enter executive session to discuss misconduct allegations.

• Public hearing notice to change qualifications for Fire Department Mechanic
• Approval of personnel action forms for Police and Fire departments
• Approval of applications and roll calls for Communications Officer II and Chief of Communications
• Approval of scores for Deputy Chief and Secretary to Police Chief
• Request from Fire Chief Zagone to advertise and call for Fire Department Mechanic exam

City Council

The Bossier City Council will hold final readings on ordinances approving a conditional use for on-premise alcohol consumption and a private event center at 1605 Benton Road. They will also consider a resolution calling a special election for voters to decide on amendments to the city charter. Additionally, the council will witness the opening of sealed bids for park, water main, and drainage improvements.

• Conditional use approval for on-premise alcohol consumption at Scene Designs, LLC, 1605 Benton Road, Suites B and C
• Conditional use approval for a private event center at 1605 Benton Road, Suites B and C
• Resolution ordering a special election for amendments to the Bossier City Charter
• Change Order 10 for the Louisiana Technology Research Institute (LTRI) project with an $87,170.17 increase
• Emergency sewer main repair on Bardot Lane with an additional $50,000 from Sewer Capital Contingency funds

City Council

The City Council is holding a workshop meeting to review the proposed 2024 Operating and Capital Budgets. The session includes a review of position allocations for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Review of proposed 2024 Bossier City Operating Budget
• Review of proposed 2024 Bossier City Capital Budget
• Review of 2024 Position Allocation

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider several zoning amendments and conditional use approvals. The primary item is a request by Quentin Koury/Red Rover to rezone 6.05 acres at 8070 East Texas Street from R-T (Racetrack) to I-1 (Light Industrial) for a dog kennel business, with unresolved traffic issues and overlay district requirements. Other items include zoning changes for a tire barn and a car wash, and conditional use permits for alcohol sales at a cigar lounge and a restaurant.

• Zoning amendment for Red Rover dog kennel at 8070 East Texas Street (R-T to I-1)
• Zoning amendment for Ray's Tire Barn at Swan Lake and Airline Drive (R-A to B-3)
• Conditional use for high/low alcohol at cigar lounge at 777 Margaritaville Way
• Conditional use for alcohol at Casa Jimador restaurant at 5420 Airline Drive, Suite 200
• Zoning amendment for Xpress Carwash on Airline Drive (R-A to B-3)

The Metropolitan Planning Commission approved two zoning amendments for a dog kennel and a tire center, as well as two conditional use permits for alcohol sales. Two additional rezoning requests were approved for future public hearings.

• Approved rezoning of 8070 East Texas Street from R-T to I-1 for a dog kennel (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 4.983 acres at Swan Lake and Airline Drive from R-A to B-3 for a tire center (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for alcohol sales at a cigar lounge at 777 Margaritaville Way (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for alcohol sales at Casa Jimador (5420 Airline Drive) pending landscaping installation before occupancy (Unanimous)
• Approved public hearing for rezoning 1.608 acres on Airline Drive to B-3 for a car wash (Unanimous)
• Approved public hearing for rezoning 2.864 acres from R-LD to B-1 (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 14, August 21, and August 28, 2023 (Unanimous)

City Council

The Bossier City Council will consider resolutions to decertify a term limits petition and call a special election on charter amendments. It will also introduce ordinances for a $87,170 change order for the Louisiana Technology Research Institute project and an additional $50,000 for a sewer main repair on Bardot Lane.

• Resolution to decertify Bossier Term Limits Coalition petition for failing to meet legal requirements
• Resolution calling a special election for City Charter amendments
• Change Order 10 for LTRI Bossier project with $87,170.17 cost increase
• Ordinance adding $50,000 for collapsed sewer main restoration on Bardot Lane
• Resolution authorizing legal action on term limits petition certification validity

The City Council passed resolutions requesting the Bossier Parish Registrar of Voters decertify a petition for term limits and authorized the City Attorney to take legal action regarding the petition's validity. The Council also approved a contract for arbitrage rebate services and introduced ordinances for infrastructure costs.

• Requested decertify Bossier Term Limits Coalition petition (5-2)
• Authorized City Attorney to take legal action on petition validity (5-2)
• Approved contract with Bingham Arbitrage Rebate Services, Inc. (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance for $87,170.17 cost increase for Louisiana Technology Research Institute Bossier (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance adding $50,000.00 for Bardot Lane sewer main restoration (unanimous)
• Removed item regarding special election for City Charter amendments (5-2)
• Approved August 29, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is deciding on several budget appropriations, including funding for a new senior center and municipal lighting. The body is also considering a zoning change for Word of God Ministries and a special election to amend the City Charter.

• Appropriation of $4,000,000 from 2018 LCDA Bond Fund for a new Bossier City Senior Center
• Appropriation of $175,000 for lighting improvements at the City Municipal Complex
• Zoning change from R-A to B-3 for Word of God Ministries at 1790 Swan Lake Road
• Budget increase of $20,000 for demolitions in the Property Standards Division
• Resolution to call a special election for City Charter amendments

The Council approved several funding ordinances, including $4 million for a new senior center and $175,000 for municipal complex lighting. They also increased the demolition budget by $20,000 and approved a zoning change on Swan Lake Road. A motion to request the decertification of a term limits petition failed.

• Appropriated $4M from 2018 LCDA Bond Fund for a new senior center (5-1)
• Appropriated $175,000 for lighting improvements at City Municipal Complex (6-0)
• Increased 2023 General Fund Engineering Budget by $20,000 for demolitions (6-0)
• Changed zoning from R-A to B-3 for Word of God Ministries at 1790 Swan Lake Road (6-0)
• Denied motion to add resolution asking Registrar of Voters to decertify term limits petition (4-2)
• Approved minutes of August 15, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider three conditional use applications. Two items involve a proposed Daiquiri Express sports bar with drive-thru at 5430 Airline Drive, seeking approval for on- and off-premise high- and low-content alcohol sales. A third item seeks approval for an event center at 1605 Benton Road, including extended operating hours until 12:00 am on weekends.

• Conditional use for high- and low-content alcohol sales at Daiquiri Express, 5430 Airline Drive, Suite 100 (Police Jury District 5).
• Applicant requests waiver of the $1,000 Special Call Fee for the Daiquiri Express application.
• Conditional use for an event center in a B-2 (Limited Business) district at 1605 Benton Road, Suite B & C (City Council District 5, Police Jury District 7).
• Request to extend event center hours of operation to 12:00 am on Friday–Sunday; staff notes insufficient parking for tenants and event center during regular business hours.
• Separate conditional use for on-premise high- and low-content alcohol consumption at the same event center location.

The Commission approved a conditional use request for Daiquiri Express to sell alcohol at 5430 Airline Drive. The Commission also voted to reduce the associated application fee from $1,000 to $600. A request for an event center at 1605 Benton Road was discussed but not decided in the provided text.

• Approved Conditional Use for alcohol sales at 5430 Airline Drive, Suite 100 (Unanimous)
• Reduced application fee for P-ALC-000152-2023 from $1,000 to $600 (Unanimous)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Planning Commission is holding a special call meeting to consider and approve the 2024 MPC budget. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Approve 2024 MPC Budget

The Commission held a special call meeting to review and approve the budget. The 2024 Bossier City-Parish MPC Budget was approved unanimously.

• Approved 2024 Bossier City-Parish MPC Budget (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is considering several funding appropriations for infrastructure and public services. The body is also reviewing conditional use permits for alcohol sales at four Family Dollar locations.

• Proposed appropriation of $4,000,000 from the 2018 LCDA Bond Fund for a new Bossier City Senior Center
• Proposed $175,000 for lighting improvements at the City Municipal Complex
• Final reading of $50,000 for drainage improvements along Scott Street
• Final reading of $140,000 increase for the 2023 On-Demand Concrete project
• Conditional use permits for alcohol sales at Family Dollar locations on E Texas St and Barksdale Blvd

The Council approved several funding ordinances for drainage, concrete projects, and arena security. It also voted to request a legal opinion from the Louisiana Attorney General regarding a term limits petition.

• Approved $910,000 increase to 2023 Water Fund for chemicals, electricity, and testing (Unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 for Scott Street drainage improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved $140,000 change order for 2023 On-Demand Concrete project (Unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 for parking gates at Brookshire Grocery Arena (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for alcohol sales at Family Dollar, 2226 East Texas Street (Unanimous)
• Approved request for Louisiana Attorney General opinion on term limits petition (Unanimous)
• Took bids for Bardot Sewer Rehabilitation under advisement (Unanimous)
• Approved agenda amendments to remove New Business #6 and #11 (6-1)

Fire & Police Civil Service Board

The Fire & Police Civil Service Board will consider approving personnel action forms and discuss a public hearing to change qualifications for the Fire Department Mechanic position. The board may also enter executive session for misconduct investigations.

• Approval of personnel action forms for police and fire departments
• Discussion of public hearing notice to change qualifications for Fire Department Mechanic
• Approval to post notice of public hearing for Fire Department Mechanic qualifications
• Possible executive session for misconduct investigations

The Board approved personnel action forms for both the Police and Fire Departments. It also approved the posting of a public hearing notice to change the qualifications for the Fire Department Mechanic position.

• Approved Police Department personnel action forms (All in favor)
• Approved Fire Department personnel action forms (All in favor)
• Approved motion to discuss public hearing notice for Fire Department Mechanic qualifications (All in favor)
• Approved posting of public hearing notice for Fire Department Mechanic qualifications from August 16 to September 20, 2023 (All in favor)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Planning Commission is reviewing a request to rezone 4.134 acres from Residential Agriculture to General Business at 1790 Swan Lake Road. The change would allow for the expansion of off-street parking for the existing religious institution.

• Zoning amendment for Word of God Ministries (1790 Swan Lake Road) from R-A to B-3
• Minor plat application for Word of God Ministries South (8.139 acres)
• Preliminary plat applications for Canal Place Unit 4 (8.516 acres) and Unit 5 (11.392 acres)
• Planned Unit Development application for a self-service storage facility at 5903 East Texas Street
• Draft solar panel ordinance discussion

The Metropolitan Planning Commission approved a zoning amendment for Word of God Ministries and a planned unit development for a self-service storage facility. Three plat applications were approved, and two zoning amendments were approved for public hearing.

• Approved zoning change from R-A to B-3 for Word of God Ministries at 1790 Swan Lake Road (Unanimous)
• Approved Minor Plat C-PLAT-000117-2023 for Word of God Ministries South (Unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Plat P-PLAT-000135-2023 for Canal Place Unit 4 (Unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Plat P-PLAT-000136-2023 for Canal Place Unit 5 (Unanimous)
• Approved Planned Unit Development C-PUD-000111-2023 for storage facility at 5903 East Texas Street (Unanimous)
• Approved public hearing for zoning change from R-T to I-1 for dog kennel at 8070 East Texas Street (Unanimous)
• Approved public hearing for zoning change from R-A to B-3 for land east of Swan Lake and Airline Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved July 10, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

The Community Needs Committee/Coalition is meeting to discuss recommendations for the Council on Aging facility. The body is also considering recommendations for temporary inclement weather shelters and feeding services for those in need.

• Recommendation to rebuild or relocate the current Council on Aging Facility
• Proposal for short-term temporary shelters during severe inclement weather
• Discussion regarding feeding services for those in need

The committee held its first meeting to discuss funding and location options for the Council on Aging. No formal votes or final decisions were made; the committee discussed potential Police Jury involvement and project costs.

• Removed Cooling and Heating Center from the proposal
• Requested Council on Aging to prioritize project needs for future reporting

City Council

The committee is meeting to discuss improving salaries, increasing manpower, and long-range planning for city first responders. The session includes updates from a previous May 22, 2023 meeting and a strategic discussion.

• Discussion on improving first responder salaries
• Discussion on increasing manpower
• Review of updates from May 22, 2023 committee meeting

The committee held its first meeting to discuss manpower shortages and funding for public safety employees. Members discussed potential pay increases, the use of CARES Act funding, and vehicle policies, but no formal actions were taken.

City Council

The Administrative Council will meet to conduct blight hearings for two specific properties. The body will also review and approve minutes from the June 13, 2023, meeting.

• Blight hearing for 1112 Benton Road
• Blight hearing for 3208 Gay Boulevard

The Administrative Court declared materials at two specific addresses as junk and authorized the city to proceed with cleanup. The board denied a request for more time from a property owner at one of the locations.

• Approved minutes of June 13, 2023 proceedings (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Declared 1112 Benton Road as junk and approved city cleanup (unanimous)
• Declared 3208 Gay Boulevard as junk and approved city cleanup (unanimous)

City Council

The Bossier City Council will hold final votes on ordinances appropriating $2 million for two new pumper fire trucks and $200,000 for water loop improvements, and will consider zoning changes at 2621 Lamar Street and 4001 Patterson Lane. They will also introduce several items, including emergency declarations for a collapsed sewer main on Bardot Lane ($600,000) and a communication tower replacement at Fire Station #4 ($105,000), as well as a $30,000 parking gate project at Brookshire Grocery Arena.

• Final reading: $2,000,000 from Sales Tax Capital Fund for 2 new pumper fire trucks for Bossier City Fire Department
• Final reading: $200,000 from 2018 LCDA Bond Fund for water loops to improve fire protection water flow
• Final reading: Rezone 2621 Lamar Street from R-LD to B-3 (General Business) on 0.51 acres
• Final reading: Rezone 4001 Patterson Lane from R-MD to B-3 (General Business) on 0.592 acres for parking expansion
• Emergency declaration: $600,000 from Sewer Capital Contingency to restore collapsed sewer main on Bardot Lane

The City Council approved funding for two new pumper fire trucks and supplemental funds for water loop projects to improve fire protection. The council also authorized the sale of adjudicated properties and approved a zoning change on Lamar Street.

• Appropriated $2,000,000 from Sales Tax Capital Fund for two new pumper fire trucks (Unanimous)
• Appropriated $200,000 from 2018 LCDA Bond Fund for miscellaneous water loops (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 78 to sell adjudicated properties at public sale (Unanimous)
• Changed zoning from R-LD to B-3 for 0.51 acres at 2621 Lamar Street (Unanimous)
• Approved reading of bids for demolition at 2915 Shiloh Lane, 1851 Green Street, and 860 Modica Street (Unanimous)
• Denied motion to add City Charter amendment ordinance to agenda (2-5)
• Denied motion to add appointment of Jerry Wilhite to Cypress Black Bayou Board to agenda (5-2)
• Approved July 18, 2023, meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Board Of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing and vote on a request for a Special Exception Use to place a 16' x 72' manufactured home on a 7.9-acre lot at 1032 Wemple Road. The property is zoned R-A (Residential Agriculture). The board will also consider approving the minutes from the June 26, 2023 meeting.

• Special Exception Use request by Clayton Simmons for a 16' x 72' manufactured home at 1032 Wemple Road
• Property is 7.9 acres, zoned R-A, and located within 300 feet of residentially zoned property
• Bossier Levee District has no objection to the proposed mobile home location
• Approval of June 26, 2023 board meeting minutes

Fire & Police Civil Service Board

The Bossier City Fire & Police Civil Service Board will consider approving a public hearing notice to change the Chief of Communications and Police Communications Officer II positions from competitive to promotional. They will also vote on personnel actions and exam applications for police and fire departments. The board may enter executive session for misconduct investigations.

• Public hearing notice to reclassify two police communications positions from competitive to promotional
• Approval of personnel action forms for police and fire departments
• Approval of applications and roll call for Deputy Chief exam
• Approval of applications and roll call for Secretary to the Police Chief exam
• Approval of letter from Chief Haugen requesting exams for Chief of Communications and Communications Officer II

The Board approved changing the Chief of Communications and Police Communications II positions from competitive to promotional. Personnel action forms for both the Police and Fire Departments were approved. The Board also approved applications and roll calls for the Deputy Chief and Secretary to the Police Chief exams.

• Approved changing Chief of Communications and Police Communications II positions from competitive to promotional (All in favor)
• Approved Police Department personnel action forms, including promotions, retirements, and disciplinary demotion (All in favor)
• Approved 9 applications and roll call for the Deputy Chief exam (All in favor)
• Approved 5 applications and roll call for the Secretary to the Police Chief exam (All in favor)
• Approved request to advertise exams for Chief of Communications and Police Communications Officer II from July 24 to August 25, 2023 (All in favor)
• Approved Fire Department personnel action forms, including probations and one termination (All in favor)

City Council

The Bossier City Council will hold final votes on several ordinances, including a $2 million appropriation for two new pumper fire trucks, a $75,780 emergency repair for the water treatment plant's ozone generator, and a right-of-entry agreement for the new Jimmie Davis Bridge. The council will also introduce an ordinance to sell adjudicated property and a resolution to retain outside legal counsel. A public hearing is scheduled for a contract with Shreveport Communications to maintain city systems.

• Final reading: Ordinance to appropriate $2,000,000 from Sales Tax Capital Fund for 2 new pumper fire trucks for Bossier City Fire Department.
• Final reading: Ordinance declaring an emergency to repair the Ozone Generator at the Water Treatment Facility at a cost of $75,780.
• Final reading: Ordinance authorizing a Right of Entry Agreement for construction of the new Jimmie Davis Bridge.
• Final reading: Ordinance to contract Shreveport Communications for maintenance of city systems (public hearing).
• First reading: Ordinance appropriating $200,000 from 2018 LCDA Bond Fund for water loops to improve fire protection water flow.

The Council approved several ordinances including emergency funding for a water treatment ozone generator and a cost-sharing agreement for school traffic officers. They also authorized a right-of-entry agreement for the new Jimmie Davis Bridge construction.

• Approved $75,780 from Water Capital and Contingency Fund for emergency ozone generator repairs (7-0)
• Approved cost-sharing agreement with Bossier Parish School Board for traffic officers, increasing budget by $25,000 (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute Right of Entry Agreement for new Jimmie Davis Bridge construction (7-0)
• Approved $60,000 from 2023 Riverboat Capital Projects Fund for Barksdale Air Force Base right-of-way improvements (7-0)
• Approved contract with Shreveport Communications for city systems maintenance (7-0)
• Approved reading of bids for P23-09 Bellaire Blvd. Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance to appropriate $200,000 from 2018 LCDA Bond Fund for water loops (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance to appropriate $2,000,000 from Sales Tax Capital Fund for two new fire pumper trucks (unanimous)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Planning Commission unanimously approved three zoning amendments to General Business (B-3) and several conditional use permits. Approvals included alcohol sales for a restaurant and a Family Dollar, a modular office installation, and a single-family home construction.

• Approved zoning change from R-A to B-3 for .96 acres on Highway 80 (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change from R-MD to B-3 for .592 acres at 4001 Patterson Lane (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change from R-LD to B-3 for .51 acres at 2621 Lamar Street (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol sales for on-premise consumption at 2369 Airline Drive, Suite 500 (unanimous)
• Approved construction of a single-family home at 111 Thompson Street (unanimous)
• Approved installation of a 12’ x 60’ modular office at 4800 Viking Drive (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol sales for off-premise consumption at Family Dollar (2226 Texas Street) with floor space limit of 1.5%, dumpster enclosure, and compatibility buffer (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a zoning amendment for commercial development on Airline Drive and a cost-sharing agreement for school traffic officers. The body is also considering funding for security improvements at the Barksdale Air Force Base north gate.

• Zoning change from R-A to B-2 for 1.48 acres at 4230 Airline Drive
• Proposed $25,000 agreement with Bossier Parish School Board for traffic officers at W.T. Lewis Elementary and Parkway High School
• Proposed $60,000 appropriation from Riverboat Capital Projects Fund for Barksdale AFB north gate improvements
• Opening of sealed bids for Tinsley Ballpark parking expansion (est. $2,200,000) and Benton Road tank rehabilitation (est. $529,000)
• Resolution to contract with McNew Architecture for a new maintenance building at Wallbrook Park

The City Council approved a zoning change for a property at 4230 Airline Drive from residential agriculture to limited business. The council also authorized a contract for architectural designs for a new maintenance building at Wallbrook Park. Several ordinances regarding school traffic control and capital project funding were introduced.

• Approved Ordinance No. 70 of 2023 rezoning 1.48 acres at 4230 Airline Drive to B-2 Limited Business (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 63 of 2023 to contract with McNew Architecture for Wallbrook Park maintenance building (5-1)
• Introduced ordinance for cost-sharing Traffic Control Officers with Bossier Parish School Board (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance to appropriate $60,000 from 2023 Riverboat Capital Projects Fund (unanimous)
• Took bids for Tinsley Ballpark Parking Lot Expansion Phase I and II under advisement (unanimous)
• Approved reading of bids for Benton Road Elevated Tank Rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved June 27, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances regarding infrastructure change orders and the levying of 2023 Ad Valorem taxes. The body will also discuss CDBG fund reprogramming and elect a Council President and Vice President.

• Change order for Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Phase II Project increasing cost by $289,099.22
• Change order 2 for City Wide Street Improvements Phase II Project totaling $1,118,879.21
• Ordinance levying Ad Valorem taxes on all taxable property for the year 2023
• Contract with Shreveport Communications for maintenance of City systems
• Right of Entry Agreement for the construction of the new Jimmie Davis Bridge

The City Council approved several ordinances increasing contracts for citywide striping and street improvements. The council also levied property taxes for 2023 and authorized the donation of a surplus police vehicle.

• Approved $289,099.22 increase for Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Phase 2 (6-0)
• Authorized donation of surplus 2009 Ford Crown Victoria to Minden Police Department (6-0)
• Approved 2021 Citywide Striping Project contract amendment to $975,000.00 (6-0)
• Approved Change Order 2 for City Wide Street Improvement Phase II for $1,118,879.21 (6-0)
• Authorized amendment to Cooperative Endeavor Agreement regarding payroll tax exemptions (6-0)
• Levied 2023 ad valorem taxes: General Alimony (5.57 Mills), Fire & Police Departments (8.32 Mills and 2.71 Mills), and Fire & Police Salaries (5.98 Mills) (6-0)

Board Of Adjustment

The Board will consider two special exception use requests. One involves placing a manufactured home on family land for a caregiver, and the other concerns a 6-foot chain link fence for a commercial business.

• Special Exception Use for a 36’ x 68’ manufactured home at 165 Cooper Dr., Princeton
• Special Exception Use for a 6’ chain link fence at 802 Mason Drive, Bossier City

City Council

This notice announces that the Bossier City Council's regular meeting of June 20, 2023, was rescheduled to June 27, 2023, at 3:00 PM because of severe storms and widespread power loss. The city is under a state of emergency declared by the mayor, parish, and governor. Committee meetings originally set for June 22 were also postponed.

• Regular council meeting rescheduled from June 20 to June 27, 2023
• City under state of emergency due to June 15 storms and power outages
• Council committee meetings postponed to a later date

City Council

This notice announces that the June 20 regular council meeting is rescheduled to June 27, 2023, at 3:00 PM because of severe storms and widespread power loss. The June 22 committee meetings are postponed to a later date. A state of emergency has been declared by the mayor, parish police jury, and governor.

• Regular council meeting rescheduled from June 20 to June 27, 2023, 3:00 PM
• June 22 committee meetings postponed
• State of emergency declared due to June 15 storms and power loss

City Council

The regularly scheduled June 20, 2023, City Council meeting has been moved to June 27, 2023, at 3:00 PM. This change follows a declaration of a State of Emergency caused by severe storms and widespread power loss. Committee meetings originally set for June 22, 2023, are postponed until a later date.

• Council meeting rescheduled from June 20 to June 27, 2023
• Committee meetings scheduled for June 22, 2023, postponed

City Council

The Bossier City Council will hold hearings to review recommendations for removal of dilapidated structures at 2915 Shiloh Lane, 860 Modica Street, and 1851 Green Street, and blight hearings for 4812 Okeefe Street and 1200 Schex Drive. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the February 14, 2023 meeting and other procedural items.

• Hearing to review removal of dilapidated structure at 2915 Shiloh Lane
• Hearing to review removal of dilapidated structure at 860 Modica Street
• Hearing to review removal of dilapidated structure at 1851 Green Street
• Blight hearing for 4812 Okeefe Street
• Blight hearing for 1200 Schex Drive

The Administrative Court voted to proceed with the demolition of three dilapidated buildings. The court also addressed two blight hearings, dismissing one case and suspending a cleanup order for another.

• Approved demolition of structure at 2915 Shiloh Lane (unanimous)
• Approved demolition of structure at 860 Modica Street (unanimous)
• Approved demolition of structure at 1851 Green Street (unanimous)
• Declared 4812 Okeefe Street as junk and ordered city cleanup, suspended until July 10, 2023 (unanimous)
• Dismissed blight case for 1200 Schex Drive (unanimous)
• Approved February 14, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Commission unanimously approved several zoning amendments to business classifications and approved five plat applications for subdivisions and property divisions. The meeting also included updates on parish growth areas and city infrastructure projects.

• Approved P-ZON-000078-2023: Zoning change from R-LD to B-2 (unanimous)
• Approved P-PLAT-000079-2023: Minor Plat for Kid Company Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved C-ZON-000073-2023: Zoning change from R-A to B-2 at 4230 Airline Drive (unanimous)
• Approved C-PLAT-000092-2023: Minor Plat for Mosley Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved P-PLAT-000095-2023: Minor Plat for Williams Subdivision Unit 3 (unanimous)
• Approved P-PLAT-000102-2023: Preliminary Plat for Craig Subdivision Unit No. 1 (unanimous)
• Approved P-PLAT-000034-2023: Preliminary Plat for Trosclair Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved P-ZON-000090-2023: Zoning change from R-A to B-3 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is deciding on several budget appropriations, including funds for police and fire salaries and a fire station remodel. The body will also consider change orders for citywide street improvements and the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway project.

• Appropriation of $500,000 from the Jail and Municipal Building Fund to remodel Fire Station #6 on Riverside Drive
• Change order for Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Phase II Project with J.B. James Construction, LLC for $289,099.22
• Change order 2 for City Wide Street Improvements Phase II Project for a total contract price of $1,118,879.21
• Budget increase of $150,000 for the 2023 General Fund Traffic Engineering Budget for street light and guard rail repairs
• First reading of an ordinance levying Ad Valorem taxes for 2023

The City Council approved budget amendments to increase police and fire department salaries and benefits by $500,000 and allocate $500,000 to remodel Fire Station #6 for police special investigation units. The Council also exempted police and fire departments from requiring individual resolutions for hiring and promotions to maintain approved manning levels. Additionally, $150,000 was appropriated for street light and guard rail repairs.

• Appropriated $150,000 for street light and guard rail repairs (Unanimous)
• Appropriated $500,000 to remodel Fire Station #6 for Police Special Investigation Units (Unanimous)
• Appropriated $250,000 for Police and $250,000 for Fire Department salaries and benefits (Unanimous)
• Exempted Police and Fire Departments from individual hiring resolutions to maintain manning levels (6-1)
• Continued Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Phase II change order decision until June 20, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for surplus Marshal vehicles (Unanimous)
• Introduced change order 2 for 2021 Citywide Striping Project (Unanimous)
• Introduced change order 2 for City Wide Street Improvements Phase II for $1,118,879.21 (Unanimous)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Planning Commission is reviewing an application to change the zoning of a vacant tract from Residential Low Density to Business Commercial Office. The project, located at the southwest corner of Hwy 80 and Forest Hills Blvd, is intended for future commercial development. DOTD officials noted that a Traffic Impact Study is still required and suggested developers should expect mitigation requirements for US 80.

• Zoning amendment P-ZON-000019-2023 to change 16.4 acres from R-LD to B-1
• Proposed development located at the southwest corner of Hwy 80 and Forest Hills Blvd
• Requirement for a pending Traffic Impact Study per DOTD District Traffic Engineer
• Application submitted by Ryan Estess of Raley & Associates

Fire & Police Civil Service Board

The Fire & Police Civil Service Board will meet to approve minutes from March 8, 2023, and consider several police department items, including promotional exam results, personnel action forms, and a request to reclassify Chief of Communications and Police Communications Officer II from competitive to promotional positions. The board may also enter executive session for misconduct investigations.

• Approval of results for police department promotional exams
• Approval of personnel action forms for police and fire departments
• Request to change Chief of Communications and Police Communications Officer II from competitive to promotional positions
• Approval to remove names from eligibility list for Secretary to the Police Chief
• Approval to call for exams for Secretary to the Police Chief and Deputy Chief

The Board approved promotional exam results and personnel action forms for both the Police and Fire Departments. It also authorized new exams for Deputy Chief and Secretary to the Police Chief and approved changing two police communications positions from competitive to promotional.

• Approved Police Department promotional exam results (All in favor)
• Approved Police Department personnel action forms, including promotions, resignations, and retirements (All in favor)
• Approved changing Chief of Communications and Police Communications Officer II positions from competitive to promotional (All in favor)
• Approved public hearing notice for communications position changes to be posted May 29 to June 27, 2023 (All in favor)
• Approved application and grade score transfer for Police Communications Officer William Platt (All in favor)
• Removed Brandi Hernandez and Lou Ann Holley from the Secretary to the Police Chief eligibility list (All in favor)
• Approved calling for exams for Secretary to the Police Chief and Deputy Chief (All in favor)
• Approved Fire Department personnel action forms (All in favor)

City Council

The City Council is deciding on several emergency sewer and water main repairs and budget amendments for public safety salaries. The body is also reviewing alcohol sale permits and infrastructure project change orders.

• Proposed $500,000 from Jail and Municipal Building Fund to remodel Fire Station #6 for Police Special Investigation Units
• Proposed $289,099.22 increase for Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Phase II Project
• Proposed $97,000 and $48,000 for emergency sewer main restorations at Shed Road and 530 Secret Cove
• Proposed $150,000 budget increase for street light and guard rail repairs
• Conditional use approvals for alcohol sales at Flying Burger and Seafood (3127 Airline Drive) and Thornton's Black Water Coffee Liqueur (1062 Pearl Drive)

The Council approved two emergency ordinances for sewer and water main repairs totaling $145,000. Two businesses were granted conditional use approvals for alcohol sales. The Council also introduced budget amendments for traffic engineering and the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway project.

• Approved conditional use for low content alcohol sales at Flying Burger and Seafood (6-0)
• Approved conditional use for high content alcohol sales at Thornton’s Black Water Coffee Liqueur (6-0)
• Approved $48,000 for emergency sewer repair at 530 Secret Cove and water main work on Hamilton Road (6-0)
• Approved $97,000 for emergency sewer main restoration on Shed Road (6-0)
• Introduced ordinance for $289,099.22 increase for Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Phase II (6-0)
• Introduced $150,000 budget increase for street light and guard rail repairs (6-0)
• Approved minutes of May 2, 2023 meeting (6-0)
• Approved agenda amendment to include budgetary control ordinance for Police and Fire hiring (6-0)

Board Of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings on two requests: Amber Brooks seeks a special exception to place a 36' x 68' manufactured home on a 20.76-acre R-A tract at 165 Cooper Dr. in Princeton to care for her elderly grandmother; Mildred Jobe requests approval to retain an 18' x 20' carport cover already installed in the front yard setback at 1206 Elsa Jane St. in Bossier City. The board will also vote on minutes from the March 27, 2023 meeting.

• Special exception for a 36' x 68' manufactured home at 165 Cooper Dr., Princeton (P-BOA-000099-2023)
• Special exception to retain an 18' x 20' carport cover in the front yard at 1206 Elsa Jane St., Bossier City (C-BOA-000089-2023)
• Carport was installed without prior approval; applicant cites age and weather concerns
• Approval of March 27, 2023 board minutes

City Council

The First Responders Research and Resource Committee is meeting to discuss improving salaries and increasing manpower. The body will review updates from the April 24, 2023 meeting and hold a strategic discussion on long-range planning.

• Review of updates from April 24, 2023 Committee Meeting
• Strategic discussion on first responder salaries and manpower

The First Responders Research and Resource Committee held its first meeting to discuss the financial needs of the police and fire departments. No formal votes were taken. Committee Chair Jeffery Darby requested that administration provide a concrete plan for meeting the chiefs' requests and long-term funding.

• Requested administration provide a concrete plan for funding police and fire department needs

City Council

The Community Needs Committee/Coalition is meeting to discuss recommendations for the Council on Aging facility. The body is considering whether to rebuild or relocate the facility and discussing a potential temporary shelter for severe weather and feeding services.

• Recommendation to rebuild or relocate current Council on Aging Facility
• Proposal for short-term temporary shelter during severe inclement weather
• Discussion of feeding services for those in need

The committee held its first meeting to discuss the development of a shelter facility. No formal votes were taken; members discussed potential state funding, grant availability, and possible property locations.

• Requested Doug Rimmer report back on Bossier Parish Police Jury discussions
• Requested Chris Smith contact the State regarding funding possibilities
• Requested Bob Brown further research grant opportunities
• Requested Mr. Gray research usable Police Jury properties
• Requested City Clerk invite Hope Connections Director to the next meeting

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Planning Commission voted unanimously to delay three zoning amendment requests due to unresolved issues, including a 16.4-acre commercial rezoning at Highway 80 and Forest Hills Boulevard and two properties on Whitehurst Street. The commission also unanimously approved a preliminary plat for Poston Place, a 4.279-acre subdivision at Bellevue and Adner Road, contingent on the parish engineer's recommendations. No substantive decisions were made on the delayed items.

• Delayed P-ZON-000019-2023 (16.4-acre rezoning from R-LD to B-1 at Hwy 80 & Forest Hills Blvd) unanimously
• Delayed C-ZON-000040-2023 (4.3-acre rezoning from R-A to B-3 at 1104 Whitehurst St) unanimously
• Delayed C-ZON-000041-2023 (2-acre rezoning from R-A to B-3 on Whitehurst Subdivision lots) unanimously
• Approved P-PLAT-000065-2023 (Poston Place preliminary plat, 4.279 acres at Bellevue & Adner Rd) unanimously, based on parish engineer recommendation

City Council

The City Council will consider several funding appropriations for infrastructure and security, including a water sector grant match. The body will also review zoning changes and conditional use permits for alcohol sales.

• Appropriation of $2,500,000 in matching funds for the American Rescue Plan Act Water Sector Program Grant
• Appropriation of $600,000 for security improvements at the City of Bossier City Municipal Complex
• Appropriation of $300,000 for a left turn lane on U.S. 71 at Golden Meadows
• Zoning change from R-LD to B-3 for 1.028 acres at 2722 Barksdale for a parking lot expansion
• Conditional use permits for alcohol sales at AM One Stop LLC (748 Diamond Jacks Blvd) and Flying Burger and Seafood (3127 Airline Drive)

The City Council approved several funding ordinances, including a $2.5 million match for a water main project and $600,000 for municipal complex security. The council also authorized funds for a new turn lane on US 71 and elevator upgrades at City Hall.

• Appropriated $2.5M from Water Capital and Contingency Fund for Barksdale South Water Main Project (5-0)
• Appropriated $600,000 from Jail and Municipal Buildings Fund for Municipal Complex security improvements (5-0)
• Appropriated $300,000 from Riverboat Gaming Capital Fund for US 71 at Golden Meadows left turn lane (5-0)
• Appropriated $95,000 from Equipment Replacement Fund for Bossier City Hall elevator modernization (5-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for 2022 City Wide Street Improvements Phase I, decreasing contract price by $130,504.36 (5-0)
• Authorized agreement with Ingalls Information Security, LLC for network monitoring not to exceed $17,565.12 per month (5-0)
• Approved reading of bids for On-Demand Concrete Repairs (5-0)

City Council

The Community Needs Committee/Coalition is meeting to discuss making a recommendation on rebuilding or relocating the current Council on Aging facility. They also plan to consider a temporary severe-weather shelter and feeding services for those in need.

• Rebuild or relocate the Council on Aging facility
• Possible temporary shelter for severe weather
• Possible feeding services for those in need
• Budget constraints, location, and manpower challenges

The committee held its first meeting to discuss facility needs for the Council on Aging and the potential for a city-run extreme weather shelter. No formal votes were taken; members discussed funding gaps and potential partnerships with the Police Jury and local nonprofits.

• Tabled facility decisions pending further research on funding and partnerships
• Requested Council on Aging to lead brainstorming on combining facilities and programs

City Council

The First Responders Research and Resource Committee is holding an initial meeting to discuss improving salaries, increasing manpower, and better long-range planning for Bossier City. The agenda includes introductions, an overview of committee aims, and discussion of challenges like budget constraints and public perception. No decisions or specific proposals are listed; the meeting appears to be organizational.

• Committee aims to improve salaries for first responders
• Committee aims to increase manpower for first responders
• Discussion of budget constraints as a challenge
• Discussion of public perception as a challenge
• Meeting to set next meeting date

The committee held a research and resource meeting to discuss recruiting and retention challenges for police and fire departments. No formal votes were taken, but officials discussed potential budget increases, millage rate adjustments, and incentive pay to combat manpower shortages.

• Requested Police and Fire Chiefs provide salary improvement figures to Finance Director
• Requested Chiefs submit a written proposal to allow a set number of employees without individual Council resolutions
• Directed Finance Director to research funding for incentive pay and maximum millage rate increases
• Proposed an ordinance to increase Police and Fire budgets by $250,000 each from the General Fund

City Council

The Bossier City Council will hold final readings on several ordinances, including annexing 71 acres west of Airline Drive and south of Wemple Road, leasing 21.186 acres to Chasing Aces Sports Entertainment, and selling 5.33 acres in Stockwell Subdivision to the same entity. They will also consider appropriating $200,000 for 40 portable radios for the Fire Department and introducing new business items such as $2.5 million in matching funds for a water grant and $300,000 for a left turn lane on U.S. 71 at Golden Meadows.

• Final reading: annex 71.003 acres west of Airline Drive and south of Wemple Road
• Final reading: lease 21.186 acres to Chasing Aces Sports Entertainment, LLC
• Final reading: sell 5.33 acres in Stockwell Subdivision to Chasing Aces Sports Entertainment, LLC
• Final reading: appropriate $200,000 from EMS Capital and Contingency Fund for 40 portable radios for Fire Department
• Introduce ordinance: appropriate $2,500,000 in matching funds for $5,000,000 ARPA Water Sector Program Grant

The City Council approved the lease and sale of land to Chasing Aces Sports Entertainment, LLC for a sports complex. The council also annexed approximately 71 acres and funded new fire department radios.

• Approved Ordinance No. 42 of 2023 to annex approximately 71.003 acres west of Airline Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 43 of 2023 to lease 21.186 acres to Chasing Aces Sports Entertainment, LLC at an annual market rent of $82,500 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 44 of 2023 to sell 5.33 acres in Stockwell Subdivision to Chasing Aces Sports Entertainment, LLC for $615,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 45 of 2023 appropriating $200,000 from the EMS Capital Contingency Fund for 40 new fire department portable radios (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 46 of 2023 authorizing a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of the Treasury and State of Louisiana (unanimous)
• Approved reading of bids for 803 Butler Street Demolition (unanimous)
• Approved reading of bids for 617 Whittington Street Demolition (unanimous)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Planning Commission approved several zoning amendments for business expansions and residential parks. The board also granted conditional use approvals for alcohol sales at three different locations, including one with specific noise and maintenance requirements.

• Approved zoning change from B-3 to R-MHP for manufactured housing park expansion (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change from R-LD to B-3 for Good Times Billiards parking (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol sale permit for AM One Stop LLC at 748 Diamond Jacks Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved architectural review for Canes Landing Office Park (unanimous)
• Approved Phase Two of Lowe Shed Road Daycare PUD (unanimous)
• Approved buffer reduction for commercial strip center at 2911 Shed Road with 8ft fence condition (unanimous)
• Approved Minor Plat and commercial PUD for Jimmie Davis South (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol permit for Flying Burger and Seafood contingent on tree replacement, trash schedule, and noise signs (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss leasing 21.186 acres and selling 5.33 acres in Stockwell Subdivision to Chasing Aces Sports Entertainment, LLC. The body is also deciding on several alcohol consumption permits for local restaurants and a zoning change on Mason Drive.

• Proposed $200,000 appropriation for 40 new portable radios for the Bossier City Fire Department
• Zoning change for 0.2 acres at 803 Mason Drive from R-LD to B-3 for a commercial office building
• Conditional use permits for alcohol sales at Drago's Seafood, The Port Grill, and The Three Amigos
• Joint Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Caddo Bossier Parishes Port Commission
• Proposed lease of 21.186 acres and sale of 5.33 acres to Chasing Aces Sports Entertainment, LLC

The Council authorized a water and wastewater agreement with the Caddo Bossier Parishes Port Commission and approved three conditional use permits for alcohol sales at restaurants. Additionally, the Council established two new committees to address community needs and first responder resources.

• Approved water/wastewater agreement with Caddo Bossier Parishes Port Commission (5-2)
• Approved agreement with Ninna’s Road to Rescue and Rockers Rescue (7-0)
• Authorized donation of surplus 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe to Benton Fire Department (7-0)
• Changed zoning at 803 Mason Drive from R-LD to B-3 for commercial office (7-0)
• Approved alcohol sales permits for Drago’s Seafood, The Port Grill, and The Three Amigos (7-0 each)
• Introduced ordinances for land lease and sale to Chasing Aces Sports Entertainment, LLC (7-0)
• Introduced $200,000 appropriation for 40 new portable radios for Fire Department (7-0)
• Established Community Needs and First Responders Research and Resource committees (7-0)

City Council

The Bossier City Council will hold a workshop to review and discuss the proposed Joint Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Caddo Bossier Parishes Port Commission, as updated on March 6, 2023. This is a discussion-only session, not a final decision meeting.

• Review of updated proposed Joint Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Caddo Bossier Parishes Port Commission
• Workshop scheduled for March 27, 2023, at 2:30 PM in Council Chambers
• Potential schedule conflict with Board of Adjustments meeting at 2:00 PM

City Council

The Bossier City Council will hold final readings on a cooperative agreement with the Caddo Bossier Parishes Port Commission and a $40,000 consulting contract. They will also consider emergency ordinances for sewer and water repairs totaling over $674,000, introduce an annexation of 71 acres, and discuss a mandatory pet sterilization ordinance.

• Final reading: cooperative endeavor agreement with Caddo Bossier Parishes Port Commission for water-sewer line
• Final reading: $40,000 consulting contract with CG6 Technology Consulting, LLC
• Emergency ordinance: $141,963.03 for collapsed manhole on Shed Road
• Emergency ordinance: $19,310 for sewer force main blowout on Airline Drive near Meadow Creek Drive
• First reading: annexation of 71.003 acres west of Airline Drive and south of Wemple Road

The City Council authorized the pursuit of up to $5 million in loans or grants for wastewater improvements in the Shady Grove area. The council also approved several emergency repairs to water and sewer infrastructure and authorized numerous personnel hires across city departments.

• Authorized pursuit of $5M in loans/grants for wastewater collection system improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved $353,000 for emergency replacement of water treatment facility standby power switchgear (Unanimous)
• Approved $160,000 for emergency water treatment capacity restoration (Unanimous)
• Approved $141,963.03 for emergency manhole repair on Shed Road (Unanimous)
• Approved $19,310 for emergency sewer force main repair on Airline Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved $40,000 contract for CG6 Technology Consulting, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22 expressing support for the Chasing Aces Project (Unanimous)
• Approved hiring of multiple positions including police officers, kennel workers, and a tax auditor (Various votes)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for on-premise alcohol sales at The Three Amigos restaurant at 375 Boardwalk Blvd. They will also hold a preliminary hearing on a zoning amendment to rezone 16.4 acres at the southwest corner of Hwy 80 and Forest Hills Blvd from residential low density to business commercial office for future commercial development. A traffic study will be required for the rezoning.

• Conditional use approval for high and low content alcohol sales at The Three Amigos restaurant, 375 Boardwalk Blvd, Building L (former Buffalo Wild Wings location)
• Zoning amendment for 16.4 acres from R-LD to B-1 at Hwy 80 and Forest Hills Blvd for commercial development
• Proposed restaurant hours: Monday–Sunday 11:00 am to 2:00 am
• Traffic study required for the rezoning due to congestion on US 80
• Both items are in Police Jury District 2 and 7 respectively

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Commission approved a zoning change for A Better Windshield Co, Inc. and granted conditional use permits for alcohol sales at three restaurants. It also granted a temporary six-month approval for gravel parking at 5510 Airline Drive.

• Approved zoning change from R-LD to B-3 for 803 Mason Drive (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol sales permit for The Port Grill at 2113 Airline Drive (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol sales permit for Drago’s Seafood Restaurant at 777 Margaritaville Way (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol sales permit for H Latin Food at 2950 Highway 80 (unanimous)
• Approved gravel parking at 5510 Airline Drive for a period of six months (unanimous)
• Approved P-ZON-000033-2023 for public hearing regarding East Highland Mobile Park expansion (unanimous)
• Approved C-ZON-000037-2023 for public hearing regarding Good Times Billiards parking expansion (unanimous)
• Approved February 13, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Fire & Police Civil Service Board

The Bossier City Fire & Police Civil Service Board will meet to approve seniority lists and exam results for both departments. The board will also review personnel action forms and applications for several promotional positions. A new board member will be sworn in during the meeting.

• Approval of Police Department seniority list and IT Specialist exam results
• Approval of Fire Department seniority list and promotional exam results
• Approval of Police Department applications for Captain, Lieutenant, Sergeant, and Jailer II
• Approval of Fire Department exam results for Chief of Training, Chief of EMS, and Fire Prevention Officer
• Swearing in of a new board member

The Board swore in two new members and approved seniority lists and exam results for both the Police and Fire Departments. Personnel action forms for numerous recruits, promotions, and resignations were approved for both departments. Applications for several police promotional positions were also accepted.

• Swore in board members James Newman and John Michael Garcia (All in favor)
• Approved Police Department seniority list (All in favor)
• Approved exam results for Police Department Information Technology Specialist (All in favor)
• Approved Fire Department seniority list (All in favor)
• Approved exam results for Fire Department promotional positions (All in favor)
• Approved Police Department personnel action forms (All in favor)
• Approved applications for Police Captain, Lieutenant, Sergeant, and Jailer II (All in favor)
• Approved Fire Department personnel action forms and exam results for Chief of Training, Chief of EMS, and Fire Prevention Officer (All in favor)

City Council

The Council adopted an ordinance prohibiting unmuffled compression brakes on Benton Road, US Highway 71, and Airline Drive. Other actions included appropriating funds for arena upgrades and approving several zoning changes.

• Approved $350,000 for point of sale and info system upgrades at Brookshire Grocery Arena (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25 of 2023 prohibiting 'Jake Braking' on Benton Rd, US Hwy 71, and Airline Dr with $250 fines (7-0)
• Rezoned 2820 Beckett Street from Heavy Industrial to Business Commercial Office (7-0)
• Rezoned 629 Leon Street from Residential Low Density to Residential Medium Density for a duplex (7-0)
• Rezoned 1352 Cox Street from Residential Low Density to Business Commercial Office (7-0)
• Approved conditional use for alcohol sales at Streetcar Snowballs at 409 Barksdale Boulevard (7-0)
• Appointed John Michael Garcia to the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board (7-0)
• Re-appointed John Mark Robertson and Billy Jordon to the E-911 Board (7-0)

City Council

The Bossier City Council will hold a workshop to review and discuss the proposed Joint Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Caddo Bossier Parishes Port Commission. No vote is scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• Review of proposed Joint Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Caddo Bossier Parishes Port Commission

City Council

The Bossier City Council is reviewing several ordinances related to fund allocations for water main repairs, pump stations, and meter upgrades. The meeting also includes discussions on funding for the Bossier Arts Council and various construction change orders.

• Reduce Sportran budget from $900,000.00 to a maximum of $500,000.00
• Allocate $80,000.00 for AMI Meter Reading Upgrades
• Approve Change Order 2 for Bossier Arts Council Brick Cladding Project for $650,706.56 total
• Allocate $195,000.00 for North Bossier Pump Station repairs and upgrades
• Approve Change Order #5 for Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Phase 2 with an $18,119.25 increase

The City Council approved several ordinances for utility upgrades, road maintenance, and arts council funding. The council also authorized a grant agreement for regional interstate roadway expansion and approved a change order for a brick cladding project.

• Approved $50,000 for Bossier Arts Council to manage East Bank District and Plaza (unanimous)
• Authorized $12,500 contribution for I-69 SIU 15 FY 2023 MPDG MEGA Grant (unanimous)
• Allocated $80,000 from Water Capital and Contingency fund for AMI meter reading upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #2 for Bossier Arts Council Brick Cladding Project, increasing price by $49,596.61 (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $100,000 for maintenance of Old Brownlee Road via agreement with Bossier Parish Police Jury (unanimous)
• Allocated $195,000 from Sewer Capital and Contingency fund for North Bossier Pump Station repairs (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #5 for Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Phase 2, increasing cost by $18,119.25 (6-1)
• Approved reappointment of James A. Newman to the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board (unanimous)

City Council

The Administrative Council will review recommendations for the removal of dilapidated structures and hold blight hearings for four specific properties. The body will also vote on the minutes from the January 17, 2023, meeting.

• Condemnation hearing for 617 Whittington Street
• Condemnation hearing for 803 Butler Street
• Blight hearing for 4710 General Scott Place
• Blight hearing for 1805 Old Benton Road

The Administrative Court approved the demolition of two dilapidated buildings and ordered the removal of junk from one property. One property owner was granted an extension to complete a cleanup project.

• Approved demolition of dilapidated structure at 617 Whittington Street (unanimous)
• Approved demolition of dilapidated structure at 803 Butler Street (unanimous)
• Granted property owner at 4710 General Scott Place 30 additional days for cleanup, with a possible 30-day extension (unanimous)
• Declared items at 1805 Benton Road as junk and approved City removal (unanimous)
• Approved January 17, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The Bossier City Council will consider several ordinances regarding infrastructure repairs, budget amendments for the arts, and new vehicle noise regulations. The body is also reviewing multiple contracts for traffic studies and road design services.

• Emergency ordinance for a 20-inch water main blowout near Shed Road costing $336,000.00
• Change Order #1 for City Wide Street Improvement - Phase II increasing contract to $1,040,277.00
• Allocation of $600,000.00 to replace the EMS Station Alerting System
• Proposed ordinance to regulate motor vehicle noise and prohibit 'Jake Braking' on Benton Road
• Allocation of $195,000 for North Bossier Pump Station repairs

The City Council approved several infrastructure funding increases, including a $600,000 EMS system replacement and $336,000 for emergency water main repairs. The council also authorized multiple fire department hires and promotions and approved several engineering contracts for road and traffic studies.

• Approved $600,000 for new EMS Station Alerting System (Unanimous)
• Approved $336,000 for emergency 20-inch water main repairs near Shed Road (Unanimous)
• Approved $365,500 increase for City Wide Street Improvement – Phase II (Unanimous)
• Approved $47,752 cost increase for Louisiana Technology Research Institute Bossier (Unanimous)
• Authorized hiring of one Fire Communications Officer and two Firefighters (Unanimous)
• Approved design contracts with McSwain Architects, Coyle Engineering, and Neel-Schaffer (Unanimous)
• Approved parade permit fee waivers for Waller's Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday Children's Parades (Unanimous)
• Tabled budget amendment for Bossier Arts Council funding to February 21, 2023 (Unanimous)

City Council

The Bossier City Council will hold a first and final reading to adopt a zoning ordinance regarding 4860 Airline Drive. The request seeks conditional use approval for Brookshires Grocery Company to sell high and low content alcohol for off-premise consumption.

• Conditional Use Approval: Alcohol sales at 4860 Airline Drive
• Zoning Ordinance Adoption: First and Final Reading

City Council

The City Council will decide on two zoning amendments and several budget allocations, including funding for sewer repairs and EMS equipment. The body will also discuss agreements with the Arts Council and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

• Proposed $600,000 for a new EMS Station Alerting System
• Proposed $70,000 for sewer main repairs
• Zoning change from R-LD to B-1 for 2.66 acres near Airline Drive and Old Minden Road
• Zoning change from R-A to B-3 for 3.9 acres at 5409 Texas Street
• Proposed reduction of Sportran bus services appropriation from $900,000 to $500,000

The Council authorized $70,000 for emergency sewer main repairs and approved two zoning changes for a financial institution and an equipment rental business. They also expanded the Festival Plaza Region to allow for the sale and consumption of alcohol. A proposed budget cut to Sportran bus services was tabled until February 21, 2023.

• Approved $70,000 for sewer main repairs near Central Park Drive and Shed Road (unanimous)
• Changed zoning from R-LD to B-1 for a proposed financial institution (unanimous)
• Changed zoning from R-A to B-3 for an equipment rental business at 5409 East Texas Street (unanimous)
• Expanded the Festival Plaza Region to enlarge the area for alcohol sales and consumption (unanimous)
• Authorized agreement with Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs (unanimous)
• Authorized hiring of a Tax Audit Clerk and an Accounts Clerk III (unanimous)
• Authorized promotion of a Police Jailer I to Police Jailer II (unanimous)
• Tabled proposed Sportran budget reduction from $900,000 to $500,000 until Feb 21, 2023 (unanimous)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review a conditional use request for alcohol sales at a new grocery store. The commission will also consider a zoning amendment to allow a commercial office building on a small tract of land.

• Conditional Use Approval for high and low content alcohol sales at Brookshires Grocery Company, 4860 Airline Drive
• Zoning Amendment from R-A (Residential Agriculture) to B-3 (General Business) for 0.32 acres at 3330 Highway 80

The Commission approved a conditional use permit for alcohol sales at a new grocery store and a zoning amendment for a commercial office building. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Conditional Use Approval C-ALC-000005-2023 for Brookshires Grocery Company to sell high and low content alcohol at 4860 Airline Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved Zoning Amendment P-ZON-000117-2022 to change 0.32 acres at 3330 Highway 80 from R-A (Residential Agriculture) to B-3 (General Business) (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council Parks & Recreation Committee will hold a workshop to hear from stakeholders about recreation needs for Bossier City.

• Workshop on recreation needs for Bossier City
• Stakeholder input on recreation needs

The committee met to receive public comments regarding the use of city sports facilities and the need for expanded infrastructure. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during the meeting.

City Council

The Administrative Council will hold hearings to review recommendations for the removal of dilapidated structures. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the December 13, 2022, meeting.

• Hearing for removal of dilapidated structure at 1534 James Street
• Hearing for removal of dilapidated structure at 1905 Traffic Street

The Administrative Court approved the demolition of a dilapidated structure at 1905 Traffic Street. A separate case regarding a structure at 1534 James Street was continued for 90 days.

• Approved demolition of structure at 1905 Traffic Street (unanimous)
• Continued case for structure at 1534 James Street until April 11, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved December 13, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding a workshop to hear a presentation from Blue Line Solutions. The discussion focuses on speed enforcement cameras.

• Presentation from Blue Line Solutions regarding Speed Enforcement Cameras

Fire & Police Civil Service Board

The Bossier City Fire and Police Civil Service Board will meet to approve personnel action forms, applications, exam results, and seniority lists for both departments. The board may also enter executive session to discuss allegations of misconduct under state law.

• Approval of personnel action forms for police and fire departments
• Approval of exam results for police communication officer and jailer I
• Approval to post seniority lists for police and fire departments
• Approval of applications for fire prevention officer, chief of training, and chief of EMS
• Possible executive session for investigative proceedings regarding misconduct allegations

The Board approved personnel action forms for both the Police and Fire Departments. It also authorized the posting of seniority lists and the calling of promotional exams for several police positions.

• Approved Police Department personnel action forms (All in favor)
• Approved posting of Police Department seniority list from Jan 13 to Feb 13, 2023 (All in favor)
• Approved exam results for Police Communication Officer (All in favor)
• Approved exam results for Jailer I (All in favor)
• Approved promotional exams for Jailer II, Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain from Jan 20 to Feb 20, 2023 (All in favor)
• Approved Fire Department personnel action forms (All in favor)
• Approved posting of Fire Department seniority list from Jan 13 to Feb 13, 2023 (All in favor)
• Approved exam results for Fire Training Officer and applications for Fire Prevention Officer, Chief of Training, and Chief of EMS (All in favor)

City Council

The Bossier City Council will hold final readings on ordinances including an amended local services agreement with Bossier Parish, auditor contracts for pension funds, and a change order for the Louisiana Technology Research Institute. New business includes first readings on expanding the Festival Plaza region, a veterans affairs agreement, and $70,000 in sewer main repairs, plus resolutions to hire a police jailer and two meter readers.

• Final reading: Ordinance authorizing amended Local Services Agreement with Bossier Parish
• Final reading: Ordinance approving engagement of Heard, McElroy & Vestal to audit Firemen's and Policemen's Pension Funds
• First reading: Ordinance allocating $70,000 from Sewer Capital and Contingency Fund for sewer main repairs
• Resolution authorizing hiring of one Police Jailer
• Resolution authorizing hiring of two Meter Readers due to resignations

The Council adopted several ordinances, including an amended local services agreement with Bossier Parish and a construction contract amendment for the Louisiana Technology Research Institute. They also authorized the hiring of a police jailer, two meter readers, and a recreation supervisor. Several budget and zoning ordinances were introduced for future consideration.

• Approved amended local services agreement with Bossier Parish (7-0)
• Approved engagement of Heard, McElroy, & Vestal, LLC to audit pension funds (7-0)
• Approved $104,360.80 price increase and 17-day extension for Louisiana Technology Research Institute project (7-0)
• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Louisiana Department of the Treasury for $75,000 (7-0)
• Approved use of city water for Covenant Church Development (7-0)
• Authorized hiring of one police jailer (7-0)
• Authorized hiring of two meter readers (7-0)
• Authorized hiring or promotion of a Recreation Supervisor (7-0)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Commission approved three zoning amendments and one minor plat. It also established a new policy requiring applications to show activity every 180 days to avoid expiration and banned refunds for applications once processing begins.

• Approved zoning change from R-LD to B-1 for 2.66 acres near Airline Drive and Old Minden Road (Unanimous)
• Approved zoning change from R-A to B-3 for 5409 Texas Street (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for personal storage/warehouse facility at 4900 Benton Road (Unanimous)
• Approved minor plat for Covenant Church Subdivision (Unanimous)
• Approved 180-day activity limit before applications expire (Unanimous)
• Approved policy of no refunds for withdrawn or expired applications once processing starts (Unanimous)
• Approved four zoning amendments for public hearing: C-ZON-000158-2022, C-ZON-000156-2022, C-ZON-000167-2022, and C-ZON-000169-2022 (Unanimous)