Bossier City public meetings in 2024
86 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board Of Adjustment
The Bossier City Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two special exception use applications to construct carports in front building setbacks. One application (C-BOA-000231-2024) for 2511 Belmont Blvd. was previously denied and is being resubmitted. The second application (C-BOA-000232-2024) is for 513 Thompson Street. The board will also consider approving the December 3, 2024 meeting minutes.
- Public hearing on C-BOA-000231-2024: Porfirio Esquibel requests a special exception to build a 20'x18' carport within the front setback at 2511 Belmont Blvd. (previous denial for failure to submit revised site plan)
- Public hearing on C-BOA-000232-2024: Enrrique Mata requests a special exception to build an 18'x8' carport at 513 Thompson Street
- Approval of December 3, 2024 meeting minutes
The Board of Adjustments unanimously approved two Special Exception Use applications for carport construction. The first, for a carport at 2511 Belmont Blvd., was approved with the hearing fee waived. The second, for a carport at 513 Thompson Street, was approved with the condition that concrete be poured from the carport to the house. Minutes from two prior meetings were also approved.
- Approved Special Exception Use for carport at 2511 Belmont Blvd. (unanimous)
- Waived hearing fee for 2511 Belmont Blvd. application (unanimous)
- Approved Special Exception Use for carport at 513 Thompson St. with concrete condition (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from Dec. 3, 2024 Special Call (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from July 29, 2024 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Metropolitan Planning Commission
The Metropolitan Planning Commission will review two conditional use applications and one intergovernmental agreement. The body is deciding on building material waivers and alcohol sales permits.
- Conditional Use Approval for high and low content alcohol sales at LIVE! Casino and Hotel, 711 Live Casino Blvd.
- Waiver request for excess metal siding (98% usage) for Ray's Tire Barn at 5355 Swan Lake Road.
- Approval of a Letter of Agreement between Bossier City, Bossier Parish Police Jury, Town of Benton, and the MPC.
The Bossier City Metropolitan Planning Commission approved a conditional use request allowing metal siding with exposed fasteners at 5355 Swan Lake Road, citing the building's distance from roads. The commission also approved a conditional use for alcohol sales at Live! Casino and Hotel and a personnel/equipment sharing agreement. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved conditional use for metal siding at 5355 Swan Lake Road (unanimous)
- Approved conditional use for alcohol sales at Live! Casino and Hotel (unanimous)
- Approved letter of agreement for sharing personnel/equipment between planning commissions (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Bossier City Council will hold final readings on eight ordinances, including creating a Fire Department Chief of Administration position, amending a local services agreement with Bossier Parish, and approving several capital project adjustments. In new business, the council will introduce ordinances to adjust water and sanitation rates (first readings), appropriate $10 million in ARPA funds for water treatment facility improvements, and appropriate $4.5 million for a South Bossier water booster pump station.
- First reading of ordinance to adjust water and deposit rates in Public Utilities Department
- First reading of ordinance to adjust sanitation rates
- Appropriation of $10,000,000 in ARPA funds for first phase of Water Treatment Facility Improvements (nanofiltration)
- Appropriation of $4,500,000 from General Fund for South Bossier Water Booster Pump Station Project
- Final reading: additional $52,379.62 from sewer capital fund for Northeast Wastewater Treatment Plant generator replacement
The Bossier City Council approved multiple ordinances, including water and sanitation rate increases, a $10 million ARPA-funded water treatment facility upgrade, and several infrastructure project appropriations. The council also authorized the mayor to enter into a local services agreement with Bossier Parish and created a new Fire Department administrative position.
- Approved water rate increases for 2025 and 2026 (6-1)
- Introduced ordinance to adjust sanitation rates (6-1)
- Appropriated $10M ARPA funds for water treatment facility improvements (unanimous)
- Appropriated $1,455,700 for ARPA Water Sector Program Phase 2 (unanimous)
- Appropriated $4.5M from General Fund for South Bossier Water Booster Pump Station (unanimous)
- Approved amended Local Services Agreement with Bossier Parish (unanimous)
- Created Chief of Administration position in Fire Department (unanimous)
- Approved $52,379.62 for Northeast Wastewater Treatment Plant generator upgrade (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Metropolitan Planning Commission
The Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on several zoning and land use items, including a proposed zoning amendment for a 116-acre shooting range. The commission will also consider a conditional use permit for alcohol sales at a hotel, a zoning amendment for a residential subdivision, and a planned unit development for a storage facility. Additionally, the board will vote on the 2025 budget and fee schedule.
- Zoning amendment for Red River Range shooting range (116 acres from I-2 to B-3)
- Conditional use for low-content alcohol sales at Home2 Suites & Tru by Hilton (2507 Viking Drive)
- Zoning amendment for residential subdivision (10.8 acres from R-A to R-LD, south of Wemple Road)
- PUD for River Square Storage facility (8.14 acres at 4900 Benton Road)
- Zoning amendment for Bubble and Beans Café boba tea shop (2910 Shed Road, from B-1 to B-2)
The Bossier City Metropolitan Planning Commission approved four zoning and conditional use requests, including a hotel alcohol permit, a residential subdivision rezoning, a shooting range zoning change, and a storage facility PUD. The commission also approved the amended 2025 budget, appointed officers, and postponed a resolution on open meetings.
- Approved conditional use for alcohol sales at Home2 Suites & Tru by Hilton (unanimous)
- Approved zoning change from R-A to R-LD for 10.802-acre subdivision south of Wemple Road (unanimous)
- Approved zoning change from I-2 to B-3 for Red River Range shooting range (unanimous)
- Approved PUD for River Square Storage facility (unanimous)
- Approved amended 2025 MPC budget including staff raises (unanimous)
- Postponed resolution on open meetings compliance to January (unanimous)
- Appointed Michelle Wallace as 2025 Chairperson and Jeff Thigpen as Vice Chairperson (unanimous)
- Approved 2025 meeting dates and fee schedule (unanimous)
Board Of Adjustment
The Bossier City Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two special exception requests. One is to build a 20'x18' carport within the front yard setback at 2511 Belmont Blvd., and the other is to place a 32'x76' manufactured home on 1.702 acres at 173 Marshall Rd. The board will also elect officers for 2025 and approve meeting dates and application deadlines.
- Special exception for carport encroaching on 35-foot setback at 2511 Belmont Blvd.
- Special exception for a 32'x76' manufactured home on 1.702 acres at 173 Marshall Rd.
- Election of 2025 BOA Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.
- Approval of 2025 meeting dates and application deadlines.
- Approval of October 28, 2024 minutes.
City Council
The Bossier City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include final adoption of a $20 million tax exemption for Louisiana Riverboat Gaming Company, creation of a pretrial diversion program fund, and two zoning changes. The council will also introduce measures to create a Fire Department Chief of Administration position and amend the Local Services Agreement with Bossier Parish.
- Final adoption of a 10-year, $20 million ad valorem tax exemption for Louisiana Riverboat Gaming Company, L.L.C.
- Ordinance creating the Bossier City Prosecutor's Pretrial Diversion Program Special Revenue Fund and its budget.
- Rezoning 636 McArthur Street from R-MD to B-2 for a commercial storage building (Tubbs Enterprises).
- Rezoning 1843 Innovation Drive from R-A to B-3 for a proposed convenience store and fueling station.
- Emergency ordinance to replace an 8-inch gravity sewer main at 100 Willow Lake Blvd and 1203 Violet St at a cost of $33,680.96.
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Bossier City Council will hold final readings on 26 budget ordinances for fiscal year 2025, including the General Fund, Property Tax, and various special funds. Other key items include a proposed ten-year, $20 million ad valorem tax exemption for Louisiana Riverboat Gaming Company, an emergency sewer repair ordinance costing $754,548.42, and a change order increasing the Airline Drive Rehabilitation Project contract by $50,853.04. The council will also consider an audit engagement and vehicle detection system upgrades.
- Adopt 2025 budgets: General Fund, Property Tax, and 24 other fund budgets
- Introduce ordinance granting ten-year, $20 million ad valorem tax exemption to Louisiana Riverboat Gaming Company
- Declare emergency for collapsed gravity sewer manholes and main along Bruce St. and O'Keefe St., cost $754,548.42
- Adopt Change Order 1 for Airline Drive Rehabilitation Project, increasing contract by $50,853.04 to $1,140,627.04
- Adopt ordinance to engage Heard, McElroy, & Vestal, LLC for 2024 financial audit
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Metropolitan Planning Commission
The Metropolitan Planning Commission will review several zoning amendments and development plans. Key items include a proposed shooting range and various residential and commercial rezoning requests.
- Zoning amendment for a proposed shooting range (Red River Range) from I-2 to B-3
- Zoning amendment for a gas station and convenience store at 1843 Innovation Drive
- Zoning amendment for a commercial storage building at 636 McArthur St
- Master Development Plan and preliminary plats for Willow Brook Townhome Development
- Conditional Use Approval for an LED billboard at 816 Benton Road
City Council
The Bossier City Council will hold a public hearing and final vote on the 2025 budget for all city funds, including General, Property Tax, and dozens of special funds. They will also consider a final reading of proposed charter amendments and a resolution to call a special election for voters to decide on those amendments. Additionally, the council will vote on a $2.8 million appropriation for the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Phase II project and two zoning changes for new medical facilities.
- Public hearing and final adoption of the City of Bossier City 2025 Proposed Budget and all associated fund budgets
- Ordinance appropriating $2,800,000 from the 2018 LCDA Bond Fund for the Citizens Bank Drive Roadway Extension (Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Phase II)
- Ordinance changing zoning of 2.908 acres at Jacquelyn Street and Old Minden Road from R-LD to B-2 for a proposed urgent care facility
- Ordinance changing zoning of 5.773 acres southwest of Bodacious BBQ from R-A/B-3 to B-3 for an intermediate care facility (The Arc of Acadiana)
- Resolution ordering a special election to vote on proposed amendments to the Bossier City Charter
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Fire & Police Civil Service Board
The Bossier City Fire & Police Civil Service Board will meet to consider adopting revisions to the Jailer 1 job description following a public hearing, and will vote on personnel action forms, promotional exam scores, and applications for fire mechanic, master mechanic, and chief positions in both departments.
- Consider adoption of revisions to Jailer 1 job description (public hearing notice posted Sept. 25 – Oct. 26)
- Approval of promotional exam scores for Police Department
- Approval of roll call and applications for Fire Department Mechanic and Master Mechanic
- Approval of roll call and applications for Chief of EMS and Chief of Fire Prevention
- Approval of personnel action forms for Police and Fire Departments
Metropolitan Planning Commission
The Metropolitan Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a temporary use application for Mastec Network Solutions to operate an industrial utility facility at 2911 Douglas Drive, including indoor and outdoor storage of equipment and installation of a 6-foot chain-link fence with barbed wire. The meeting also includes a special election for a chairman pro tem due to the absence of the chairman and vice chairman.
- Election of chairman pro tem for the special call meeting
- Public hearing on temporary use application C-USE-000171-2024(SC) for Mastec Network Solutions at 2911 Douglas Drive
- Proposed industrial utility operation with indoor/outdoor storage and a commercial-grade 6-foot chain-link fence with 3-strand barbed wire
- Applicant estimates 25 employees accessing site, with fewer than 10 on-site regularly; hours Monday–Friday 6:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Applicant willing to spend $25,000 on fencing with privacy slats
Board Of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a request by Aaron Stevens for a special exception use to construct a 19x22 foot carport within the front building setback at 8405 Dogwood Trail. The carport was installed without permits and has been partially constructed. The board will also vote to approve minutes from the July 29, 2024 meeting and the August 27, 2024 special call meeting.
- Public hearing for special exception use to build a 19'x22' carport within the front setback at 8405 Dogwood Trail
- Approval of July 29, 2024 Board of Adjustment meeting minutes
- Approval of August 27, 2024 special call meeting minutes
City Council
The Bossier City Council will take final votes on several ordinances, including a $1.6 million appropriation for the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Phase II project closeout and a $200,000 supplement for LED street lighting. The council also will introduce the 2025 budgets for all city funds and vote on two rezoning requests: one for a proposed intermediate care facility near Bodacious BBQ and another for an urgent care center at Jacquelyn Street and Old Minden Road. Bids for a ditch paving project will be opened, and hiring resolutions for several departments are up for approval.
- Final reading: $1,600,000 appropriation from LCDA Bond Fund for Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Phase II project closeout, including change orders
- Final reading: $200,000 supplemental from Riverboat Gaming Capital Projects Fund for LED street lighting
- Final reading: Ordinance prohibiting parking of vehicles in front and side yards (Section 110-115 of city code)
- Rezoning 5.773 acres near Bodacious BBQ from R-A/B-3 to B-3 for proposed intermediate care facility (Arc of Acadiana)
- Rezoning 2.908 acres at north intersection of Jacquelyn Street and Old Minden Road from R-LD to B-2 for proposed urgent care facility
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Metropolitan Planning Commission
The Bossier City Metropolitan Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on several zoning amendments, conditional use permits, and temporary use approvals. Key items include a rezoning for an 80-unit apartment expansion on US Highway 80, a planned unit development for an intermediate care facility near Bodacious BBQ, and a zoning change for an urgent care center at Old Minden Road. The meeting also covers alcohol sales permits for a convenience store and a hotel, as well as a temporary modular building for a car dealership.
- Zoning Amendment from R-A to B-3 for 9.24 acres at 4570 Hwy 80 for The Ascent on 80 Phase 2 apartment expansion
- Zoning Amendment and Planned Unit Development for The Arc Acadiana intermediate care facility on 5.773 acres near Bodacious BBQ
- Zoning Amendment from R-LD to B-2 at Jacquelyn Street and Old Minden Road for a proposed urgent care facility
- Conditional Use Approval for high and low content alcohol off-premise sales at Peter's Grocery and Liquor, 1521 Barksdale Boulevard
- Planned Unit Development for Lakewood Villas, 43 acres north of Shed Road
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Bossier City Council will consider two resolutions at a special meeting. One appoints Mary Ward as Parks and Recreation Director effective upon the current director's retirement. The other orders a December 7, 2024 special election for three charter amendments: a full charter restatement, council term limits (max 2.5 terms in 3 consecutive), and mayor term limits (same).
- Resolution to appoint Mary Ward as Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, then Director upon retirement of current director (no budget change)
- Resolution calling a special election on Dec 7, 2024 for three City Charter amendment propositions
- Proposition 1: adopt a full restatement of the City Charter as prepared by the Citizens Charter Review Commission
- Proposition 2: limit City Council members to no more than 2.5 terms in 3 consecutive terms starting 2025
- Proposition 3: limit the Mayor to no more than 2.5 terms in 3 consecutive terms starting 2025
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Bossier City Council will hold final readings on several budget amendments and a public hearing on a federal justice grant. New business includes introducing ordinances to appropriate $1.6 million from the 2018 LCDA Bond Fund for the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Phase II closeout, provide $200,000 for LED street lighting, and prohibit parking in front and side yards. The council will also consider resolutions to rename portions of Old Benton Road and Hamilton Road to Walter O. Bigby Carriageway, and to appoint a new Parks and Recreation Director.
- Appropriation of $1,600,000 from the 2018 LCDA Bond Fund for Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Phase II project closeout
- Change order 12 for Citizens Bank Drive Roadway Extension in the amount of $2,533,740.91
- Ordinance to prohibit parking in front and side yards (first reading)
- Resolution to rename portions of Old Benton Road and Hamilton Road to Walter O. Bigby Carriageway
- Public hearing on application for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Program grant
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
The Bossier City Council will hold a workshop on October 8, 2024, immediately following the regular meeting, to review the proposed 2025 Operating Budgets and the 2025 Capital Budgets. This is a discussion-only session to examine budget details before any formal votes.
- Review of 2025 Operating Budgets
- Review of 2025 Capital Budgets
Charter Commission
The Bossier City Home Rule Charter Review Commission will consider rescinding all prior actions from August and September 2024 and then vote on a revised proposal to submit charter changes to the City Council as two separate ballot items: an updated charter excluding certain sections on at-large council divisions, and a term limits amendment limiting council members and the mayor to two and a half terms in three consecutive terms starting in 2025. The commission will also elect a temporary chairman, accept two resignations, and appoint four new commissioners to fill vacancies.
- Election of a chairman pro tempore to preside over the meeting
- Consider action to accept resignations of commissioners Shane Cheatham and David Johnson
- Consider action to appoint Mike Lombardino, Debbie Martin, Jeff Lee, and Paul Peek, Sr. to four vacancies
- Consider action to rescind multiple prior actions from meetings on August 26, September 9, September 11, and September 16, 2024
- Consider action to amend and adopt two ballot items: an updated charter (excluding Chapter 3, Sections 3.01(b) and Chapter 4, Section 4.01) and a term limits amendment for City Council and Mayor
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Board Of Adjustment
The Bossier City Board of Adjustment holds a public hearing on a special exception request from Aaron Stevens to build a 19'x22' carport in the front yard at 8405 Dogwood Trail. The carport would encroach into the subdivision's 45-foot setback but comply with the city's 25-foot minimum. The board will also vote to approve minutes from its July and August meetings.
- Special Exception Use for a 19' x 22' carport within front setback at 8405 Dogwood Trail
- Carport partially constructed, discovered during inspection; roof to match existing home
- Approval of July 29, 2024 Board of Adjustment minutes
- Approval of August 27, 2024 Board of Adjustment minutes
Fire & Police Civil Service Board
The Bossier City Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board will hold a public hearing to consider adopting changes to the Jailer I class plan. The proposed updates affect certification requirements, transportation duties, and the minimum age for the role.
- Proposed requirement that Jailer I be Correction Certified or POST Certified
- Proposed limitation of inmate transportation to POST Certified Jailer I
- Proposed change of minimum age requirement to 18 years
Fire & Police Civil Service Board
The Fire & Police Civil Service Board is meeting to approve personnel action forms and promotional applications for both departments. The board will also consider changes to the jailer 1 class plan and the scheduling of department exams.
- Approval of a change to the class plan for Jailer 1
- Review of promotional applications for Police Captain, Lieutenant, and Sergeant
- Request for a Fire Department Mechanic exam
- Rescheduling of the Fire Department Master Mechanic exam
- Re-advertising for Chief of EMS and Chief of Fire Prevention
City Council
The council will hold final readings on the 2024 ad valorem tax levy, a watermain project change order, and other infrastructure items. They will also consider new business including a conditional use permit for a restaurant with alcohol sales, emergency pipe repairs, budget amendments, and a resolution calling a special election on charter amendments.
- Final adoption of 2024 ad valorem tax levy on all taxable property
- $474,008.78 change order for Barksdale South 24" watermain and consolidation project
- Conditional use approval for retail sale of alcohol at The Hanger Taphouse and Kitchen, 310 Mansfield Road
- $171,305 emergency declaration for pipe rehab in Shady Grove Subdivision
- Resolution ordering special election on charter amendments
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Metropolitan Planning Commission
The Metropolitan Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone 10.77 acres from B-1 (Business Commercial Office) to B-3 (General Business) for a proposed convenience store with fuel sales and a car wash. The property is located at the southwest intersection of Hwy 80 and Forest Hills Blvd in Haughton. The applicant is Jacob Malone of Raley & Associates.
- Zoning amendment to rezone 10.77 acres from B-1 to B-3 for a convenience store, fueling station, and car wash at Hwy 80 and Forest Hills Blvd
Charter Commission
The Bossier City Home Rule Charter Review Commission will consider action on the revised Bossier City Charter at its September 16 meeting. If approved, the revised charter will be submitted to the Bossier City Council. The agenda follows previous discussions, including term limit amendments adopted at the September 11 meeting.
- Consider action on revised Bossier City Charter for submission to the Bossier City Council
The Charter Review Commission voted 6-1 to adopt and submit to the Bossier City Council three separate ballot items for the next available election: the updated City Charter excluding certain sections, at-large council member divisions, and term limits for council members and the mayor. The motion passed with one nay. The commission also approved the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.
- Approved agenda unanimously
- Approved minutes from September 11, 2024 unanimously
- Adopted submission to City Council of three ballot items (6-1)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:11 pm
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Charter Commission
The Bossier City Home Rule Charter Review Commission will discuss amending previously adopted proposals on term limits for the City Council and Mayor, and consider sending final charter changes to the City Council. The meeting also includes setting a future schedule.
- Consider action on term limits for City Council and Mayor (Chapters 3 & 4 of the charter)
- Consider action on adopted changes to the Bossier City Charter for submission to the City Council
- Consider future meeting schedule
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Bossier City Council will vote on an emergency ordinance authorizing $441,331.45 from the Sewer Capital and Contingency Fund to replace a damaged 18-inch gravity sewer main at 4970 Barksdale Blvd. Other items include final votes on a FEMA flood insurance program contract with Halff Associates and a conditional use permit for alcohol sales at a proposed event center at 140 Plaza Loop. First readings are scheduled for the 2024 property tax levy, a $37,927.96 allocation for lead and copper rule compliance, and a change order increasing the Barksdale South watermain project cost by $474,008.78.
- Emergency ordinance to spend $441,331.45 for sewer main replacement at 4970 Barksdale Blvd (final reading)
- Ordinance to contract with Halff Associates for FEMA Community Rating System analysis (final reading)
- Conditional use approval for retail sale of low-content alcohol at proposed event center, 140 Plaza Loop (final reading)
- Introduction of 2024 ad valorem tax levy on all taxable property (first reading)
- Change order #1 for Barksdale South 24-inch watermain project: $474,008.78 increase and 60-day extension (first reading)
The Bossier City Council approved an emergency ordinance to spend $441,331.45 from the Sewer Capital and Contingency Fund to replace a collapsed 18-inch sewer main at 4970 Barksdale Blvd. A motion to add a resolution calling a special election on retroactive term limits to the agenda failed on a 3-3 vote. The council also approved contracts for floodplain management analysis, a conditional use for alcohol sales at an event center, and several personnel actions.
- Approved emergency sewer main replacement at 4970 Barksdale Blvd for $441,331.45 (unanimous)
- Failed to add term-limits special election resolution to agenda (3-3)
- Approved $75,000 contract with Halff Associates for FEMA Community Rating System analysis (unanimous)
- Approved conditional use for low-content alcohol sales at 140 Plaza Loop (unanimous)
- Introduced ordinance to levy 2024 ad valorem taxes (unanimous)
- Introduced ordinance allocating $37,927.96 for lead/copper rule compliance (unanimous)
- Introduced ordinance to reclassify Solid Waste positions and transfer $2,532 (unanimous)
- Introduced ordinance approving change order 1 for Barksdale South watermain project, +$474,008.78 and 60 days (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Charter Commission
The Bossier City Home Rule Charter Review Commission will meet to consider rescinding previous votes on about 80 edits made in May and June 2024. They will also consider proposed changes to the charter, excluding those related to term limits for city council and mayor, which are deferred due to a pending court case (Cassie Mae Rogers v. Bossier City, 26th Judicial District Court). Additionally, the commission will consider changes to Chapter 5.01 on Initiative and Referendum and set a future meeting schedule.
- Consider rescinding votes on edits 17, 19, 20, 23–25, 27–32, 34, 36, 38, 41, 44–48, 50, 52–54, 62, 65–67, 69–81, 83, 86–88, 90, 94, 96–98, 100–102, 104–106, 108, 110, 112–119
- Consider proposed changes to Bossier City Charter, excluding Chapter 5.01 and term limit sections
- Consider proposed edits 59, 60, 61 to Charter Chapter 5.01 (Initiative and Referendum)
- Defer action on term limit edits (6, 7, 8, 9, 37) due to pending lawsuit Cassie Mae Rogers v. Bossier City
- Approve minutes from August 26, 2024 meeting
The Bossier City Charter Commission voted unanimously to rescind prior votes on a list of charter edits and then approved a revised set of proposed changes, rejecting others. It also voted to keep Chapter 5.01 as written, rejecting edits 59-61. The commission scheduled a follow-up meeting for September 11, 2024.
- Rescinded prior votes on charter edits 17-119 (unanimous)
- Approved proposed charter edits, adopting a list including 17, 19-21, 23-25, 27-29, 32, 34, 36, 38, 41, 44-48, 53-55, 62-64, 66-67, 69-70, 73-74, 76-83, 86-95, 98-108, 111-116, 118-119, 123-130, 132-133 (unanimous)
- Rejected charter edits 18, 22, 26, 30, 31, 49-52, 56-58, 65, 71-72, 75, 83.5, 84-85, 96-97, 109-110, 117, 120-122, 125, 125.1, 131 (unanimous)
- Kept Chapter 5.01 as written, rejecting edits 59, 60, 61 (unanimous)
- Scheduled next meeting for September 11, 2024 at 6:00 pm in City Council Chambers (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Metropolitan Planning Commission
The Metropolitan Planning Commission will consider several preliminary plats and conditional use requests. The body will also hold preliminary hearings on three zoning amendment requests for business and medical facilities.
- Preliminary Plat for Parkway Place Unit No.1 (1.06 acres) north of Rossie Lee Drive
- Preliminary Plat for Duckwater Landing Unit No.2 (5.237 acres) south of Duckwater Landing and Keystone Circle
- Conditional Use for Smalls Sliders Restaurant modular building on the 2600 block of Benton Road
- Conditional Use for alcohol sales at The Hanger Taphouse and Kitchen, 310 Mansfield Road
- Zoning amendments for The Ascent on 80 Phase 2 (4570 Hwy 80), The Arc Caddo-Bossier (Barksdale Blvd), and a proposed Urgent Care (Old Minden Road)
The Bossier City Metropolitan Planning Commission approved all items on the agenda, including a conditional use permit for a Smalls Sliders restaurant on Benton Road, with a condition requiring rain screens on the east side. The commission also approved preliminary plats for Parkway Place Unit No. 1 and Duckwater Landing Unit No. 2, a conditional use for alcohol sales at The Hanger Taphouse and Kitchen, and a landscaping buffer variance for a Valvoline Instant Oil Change. Three rezoning requests were approved for public hearings.
- Approved C-USE-000124-2024 for Smalls Sliders restaurant with rain screens on east side (unanimous)
- Approved preliminary plat C-PLAT-000134-2024 for Parkway Place Unit No. 1 (unanimous)
- Approved preliminary plat P-PLAT-000108-2024 for Duckwater Landing Unit No. 2 (unanimous)
- Approved C-ALC-000127-2024 for alcohol sales at The Hanger Taphouse and Kitchen (unanimous)
- Approved P-LAND-000141-2024 reducing front landscaping buffer from 20 ft to 8.5 ft for Valvoline (unanimous)
- Approved P-ZON-000106-2024 for public hearing (rezoning 9.24 acres to B-3 for apartment expansion)
- Approved C-ZON-000109-2024 for public hearing (rezoning 5.77 acres to B-3 for Arc Caddo-Bossier facility)
- Approved C-ZON-000113-2024 for public hearing (rezoning 2.92 acres to B-2 for urgent care facility)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board Of Adjustment
The Bossier City Board of Adjustment holds a public hearing and vote on Holly Arinder's request for a Special Use Exception to place a 30x66 manufactured home on a 0.69-acre lot at 147 Scopena Circle, after the previous home burned down in 2022. Staff reports the home was installed without a permit, encroaches 8 feet onto a neighbor's property, and fails to meet minimum lot size (1 acre required) and side setback (6 ft vs. 10 ft required) for the R-A zoning district. The applicant is willing to relocate the home and requests time to remove an existing carport.
- Special Use Exception for a 30'x66' manufactured home at 147 Scopena Circle on 0.69 acres in R-A (Residential Agriculture) district
- Home installed without a construction permit and currently encroaching 8 ft onto adjoining property to the north
- Lot is non-conforming (minimum 1 acre required; 0.69 acres provided)
- Proposed side setback of 6 ft does not meet the required 10 ft
- Applicant states site-built home was destroyed by electrical fire in April 2022; debris removed
City Council
The Bossier City Council will vote on a rezoning for a 5.3-acre single-family development, declare an emergency for a collapsed sewer manhole with $526,000 in repairs, and call a special election on city charter amendments. They will also introduce a contract for FEMA flood program analysis and consider personnel hires.
- Rezoning of 5.305 acres near Rossie Lee Drive and Longstreet Place from R-A to R-LD for Parkway Place development
- Emergency declaration for collapsed sewer manhole at Benoist Lift Station: $526,000 from Sewer Capital and Contingency Fund
- Resolution calling a special election to vote on amendments to the Bossier City Charter
- Introduction of ordinance to contract HALFF Associates for FEMA Community Rating System analysis
- Witness opening of sealed bids for Municipal Building Chiller No. 3 Replacement and demolition at 1711 Green Street
The council approved a zoning change for a 5.305-acre tract from R-A to R-LD for the proposed Parkway Place single-family development, and declared an emergency to fund $526,000 in sewer repairs. A resolution to call a special election on charter amendments failed. Bids were opened for a chiller replacement and a demolition project.
- Approved Ordinance 90 of 2024 rezoning 5.305 acres north of Rossie Lee Drive to R-LD for Parkway Place (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 91 of 2024 declaring an emergency and appropriating $526,000 from Sewer Capital and Contingency Fund for sewer manhole repairs (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 69 of 2024 authorizing hiring/promotion of a Superintendent of Maintenance for Parks & Recreation (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 70 of 2024 authorizing hiring/promotion of an Accounts Clerk II in Customer Service (6-0)
- Failed motion to adopt a resolution calling a special election on charter amendments (2-5)
- Opened bids for Bid P24-06 Municipal Building Chiller No. 3 replacement; lowest bid $405,000 from Boyer's Mechanical Service
- Opened bids for Bid #735-2024 1711 Green Street Demolition; only bid $16,913 from Eagle Industries LLC
- Introduced ordinance to contract with HALFF Associates for FEMA Community Rating System analysis
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Charter Commission
The Bossier City Home Rule Charter Review Commission will meet on August 26, 2024, to consider re-establishing rules of decorum, nominating new members, electing a new chairman, and discussing a lengthy list of proposed edits to the city charter. The edits cover topics such as budget timing, water rate flexibility, term limits, and hiring powers. The commission will also outline next steps for finalizing the charter review document.
- Re-establish rules of decorum for the commission
- New member nominations and approvals, and election of a new chairman
- Discussion of charter edits including budget timing issues (Edits #65,66,75), water rate flexibility (#115,117), convicted felons in elective office (#17,45,46), term limits for mayor and council (multiple edits), and supermajority threshold for council votes (Edit #26)
- Review of edits on flexibility in hiring clerks (Edit #21), mayor's hiring power (Edits #8, #49), and mandatory reports by mayor (Edit #58)
- Outline next steps for submission of final charter document to City Council
The Bossier City Charter Commission accepted the resignations of Shane Cheatham and David Johnson and elected four new members: Mike Lombardino, Paul Peek Sr., Jeff Lee, and Debbie Martin. Vicky Whitman was elected Chair and Julianna Parks Vice Chair. The commission also approved rules of decorum and set a workshop for September 5 and a meeting for September 9.
- Accepted resignations of Shane Cheatham and David Johnson (unanimous)
- Elected Mike Lombardino, Paul Peek Sr., Jeff Lee, and Debbie Martin as new commissioners
- Elected Vicky Whitman as Chair (unanimous)
- Elected Julianna Parks as Vice Chair (unanimous)
- Approved rules of decorum for public meetings (unanimous)
- Set workshop for September 5 at 9:00 am and meeting for September 9 at 6:00 pm (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Metropolitan Planning Commission
The Metropolitan Planning Commission will review requests for conditional use approvals and a zoning amendment. The body will also discuss the 2025 budget and a specific funding increase for a sign ordinance consultant.
- Conditional Use Approval for low content alcohol sales at 140 Plaza Loop
- Conditional Use Approval for metal panels and a 10-foot fence at 2250 Benton Road
- Approval of the 2025 Metropolitan Planning Commission budget
- $10,000 fund balance increase for Residential Sign Ordinance drafting by Pat Doane
- Zoning amendment from B-1 to B-3 for a proposed convenience store on Hwy 80 Forest Hill
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Administrative Council will hold a hearing to review a recommendation to demolish a structure at 2321 Foster Street. The property is cited for failing to meet minimum housing codes and the owner's failure to comply with requests for repairs.
- Hearing for the removal of a dilapidated structure at 2321 Foster Street
The Bossier City Council unanimously condemned a dilapidated structure at 2321 Foster Street and ordered its demolition as soon as legally possible. The Council also upheld the prior condemnation of 117 Lillian Street but suspended the demolition sentence until October 8, 2024, to allow new property owners to complete a sale and tear down the structure themselves. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including approval of the agenda and prior minutes.
- Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of July 16, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
- Condemned and ordered demolition of structure at 2321 Foster Street (unanimous)
- Upheld condemnation of 117 Lillian Street, suspended sentence until October 8, 2024 (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council will discuss calling a special election to vote on amendments to the City Charter. The body is also deciding on several sewer project completions and emergency repairs, as well as a budget amendment for the Water Fund.
- Resolution to call a special election for City Charter amendments
- Emergency sewer main replacement between Boone St. and Gilbert St. costing $46,500.00
- Bardot Lane Sewer Line Project completion with Change Order No.1 for $24,847.80
- Contract with Diligent Services for video streaming and automated live captioning
- Opening of sealed bids for 234 Westerfield Street Demolition
The Bossier City Council voted 5-2 against a resolution to call a special election on charter amendments, including term limits. It also approved $46,500 in emergency funds for a collapsed sewer main, a $60,000 water budget amendment, and a contract for video streaming services. The council renamed a street in honor of a fallen officer and approved a flood control application.
- Rejected resolution for special election on charter amendments (5-2)
- Approved $46,500 emergency sewer main replacement (unanimous)
- Approved $60,000 water fund budget amendment (unanimous)
- Approved contract with Diligent Services for video streaming and captioning (unanimous)
- Approved renaming 800 block of City Hall Drive to 7200 Hutchison Drive (unanimous)
- Approved flood control program application (unanimous)
- Approved parade permit fee waiver for Christ the King Parade (unanimous)
- Failed to repeal Ordinance No. 154 of 2023 (2-5)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Metropolitan Planning Commission
The Metropolitan Planning Commission will review several applications for zoning amendments and conditional use approvals. The body is deciding on land use changes for residential and commercial developments and alcohol sales at a local café.
- Zoning change from R-A to B-2 for 0.68 acres at 130 Mid-South Loop
- Zoning change from R-A to R-LD for a 24.776-acre residential subdivision
- Master Development Plan approval for Parkway Place Subdivision (5.305 acres)
- Conditional Use Approval for alcohol sales at Joe Mama Coffee Co., 5450 Airline Drive Suite 100
- Conditional Use Approval for a temporary crushed rock parking lot at 1013 B Gould Drive
City Council
The council will vote on final readings for $100,000 in fire department vehicle repairs, a $7,098.82 street project change order, and a personnel reclassification. New business includes first readings for Water Fund budget amendments, a streaming contract, and city charter changes. Resolutions cover hiring, an ambulance donation, and renaming Old Benton and Hamilton Road to Walter O. Bigby Carriageway.
- $100,000 from EMS Capital fund for Fire Department Vehicle Repair and Maintenance (final reading)
- Change Order #2 for 2023 City Wide Street Improvement Project: increase of $7,098.82, total $1,583,886.95 (final reading)
- Introduction of ordinance to contract with Diligent Services for video streaming and captioning
- Resolution to rename portions of Old Benton and Hamilton Road to Walter O. Bigby Carriageway
- Resolution to accept donation of a 2009 Chevy C4500 ambulance from Bienville Parish fire district
The Bossier City Council approved a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services to use the Brookshire Grocery Arena as a temporary shelter for evacuees from Cameron, Calcasieu, and Jefferson Parishes during emergencies. The council also approved several ordinances and resolutions, including budget amendments, a change order for street improvements, and hiring authorizations. A motion to introduce a charter amendment on term limits failed, and a resolution to rename a road also failed.
- Approved Ordinance 85 authorizing DCFS shelter agreement at Brookshire Grocery Arena (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 82 appropriating $100,000 for fire vehicle repairs (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 83 eliminating a Laborer I position and creating a Laborer II (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 84 approving Change Order #2 for street improvements, +$7,098.82 (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 64 accepting donated ambulance from Bienville Parish (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 65 authorizing hiring of Recreation Maintenance Worker I (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 66 authorizing hiring of Utility Worker (4-0)
- Failed motion to introduce charter amendment on term limits (2-2)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Board Of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on a variance request for front and rear yard setback reductions at 3790 Industrial Drive for a proposed food truck sales business. They will also consider a special exception request to build a carport in the front yard at 4312 Old Brownlee Rd. The board will approve minutes from the previous meeting.
- Variance request for 3-foot front setback and 17-foot rear setback reduction at 3790 Industrial Drive (former Chevron station) for a food truck business.
- Special exception request from Don Burling to build a 20'x20' carport in the front yard at 4312 Old Brownlee Rd.
- Applicant Bader Bader (Day Nabe Investments LLC) has pending landscaping waiver and a stop-work order for prior construction without permits.
- Property is within the 80-75 dB noise zone of Barksdale Air Force Base, requiring compatible use.
- Approval of June 24, 2024 board minutes.
Charter Commission
The Bossier City Home Rule Charter Review Commission will meet to discuss and potentially advance numerous proposed amendments to the city charter, covering topics like term limits, budget timing, and council powers. The commission will also accept resignations, nominate new members, and elect a new chairman.
- Accept resignations of Preston Friedley and Panderina Soumas
- Elect new chairman and approve new member nominations
- Discuss consensus edits: budget timing (#65,66,75), water rate flexibility (#115,117), and term limits for mayor and council
- Review edits on mayor's hiring power, animal services under police department, and solid waste contract
- Outline next steps for final charter document submission to City Council
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Charter Commission
The Bossier City Home Rule Charter Review Commission will discuss and potentially act on numerous proposed edits to the city charter, including changes to term limits, budget timing, hiring flexibility, and qualifications for elected office. The commission will also accept resignations, nominate new members, and elect a new chairman. These discussions are part of the commission's ongoing review before submitting a final document to the City Council.
- Accept resignations of Preston Friedley and Panderina Soumas
- New member nominations and election of a new chairman
- Discussion of charter edits including term limits for mayor and council (Edits 1,3,7,12,13,16,33,35,37,40) and budget timing issues (Edits 65,66,75)
- Edits regarding convicted felons serving in elective office (Edits 17,45,46) and vacancy of the mayor (Edit 46)
- Discussion of at-large district elections (Edits 2,4,5,6,8,9,10,14) and supermajority threshold for council votes (Edit 26)
City Council
The Bossier City Administrative Council will hold hearings on three property-related items: a recommendation to demolish a dilapidated structure at 1711 Green Street, and blight hearings for 1741 Scott Street and 416 Yarbrough Street. The council will also approve minutes from the June 11, 2024 meeting.
- Hearing on recommendation to demolish dilapidated structure at 1711 Green Street
- Blight hearing for 1741 Scott Street, Bossier City
- Blight hearing for 416 Yarbrough Street, Bossier City
- Approval of minutes from June 11, 2024 Administrative Council meeting
City Council
The Bossier City Council will consider an emergency ordinance for water treatment facility repairs and a zoning change on Old Minden Road. The body will also discuss personnel changes across several departments and a street improvement contract change order.
- Emergency repair of pumping and HVAC equipment for Water Treatment Facility costing $38,865.40
- Zoning change for 0.73 acres at 2654 Old Minden Road from R-LD to B-1 for proposed office/neighborhood business
- Change Order #2 for 2023 City Wide Street Improvement Project increasing cost by $7,098.82 (total $1,583,886.95)
- Agreement with Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services to shelter residents at Brookshire Grocery Arena
- Personnel actions including the elimination of a Laborer I position and hiring/promotion of a Tax Auditor and Utilities Billing and Collections Supervisor
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Metropolitan Planning Commission
The Metropolitan Planning Commission will review several applications for zoning amendments, subdivisions, and conditional uses. These items include various residential developments and commercial business proposals in Bossier City.
- Rezoning 24.776 acres from R-A to R-LD for a residential subdivision
- Minor Plat for Willow Chute Commercial Subdivision Unit No. 6 (5.028 acres) for a baseball training facility
- Conditional use for a food truck business at 3790 Industrial Drive
- Rezoning 4.428 acres from R-A to B-2 for commercial development
- Conditional use request for gravel parking and metal building waivers at Swan Lake Road and Viking Drive
City Council
The City Council will vote on final readings regarding municipal complex repairs and Sunday alcohol sales. The council will also consider an emergency ordinance for a sewer main replacement at Sunflower Blvd and HWY 71. Other business includes zoning changes and fire department budget amendments.
- $175,000 appropriation for Bossier City Municipal Complex repairs and security upgrades
- Ordinance allowing Sunday off-premises sales of packaged alcoholic beverages and wine
- Zoning change at 2654 Old Minden Road from residential to business use
- $122,505.44 emergency ordinance for sewer main replacement at Sunflower Blvd and HWY 71
- $100,000 budget increase for Fire Department vehicle repair and maintenance
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Fire & Police Civil Service Board
The Bossier City Fire & Police Civil Service Board will review applications for several fire department positions. The meeting also includes calls for promotional exams for various roles within both the police and fire departments.
- Call for exams for Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain in the Police Department
- Approval of applications for Master Mechanic and Assistant Fire Chief
- Call for exams for multiple fire department promotional positions
- Jailer grade transfer for Kris Ti Hiveley
- Approval of exam results for Chief of Special Ops and Safety
Board Of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustments will consider two special exception use applications. These include a request for a manufactured home on 2.4 acres in Haughton and a request to build a carport in Bossier City.
- Special Exception Use for a manufactured home at 2220 Bellevue Road, Haughton
- Approval for a 20’ x 20’ carport cover at 4312 Old Brownlee Rd, Bossier City
City Council
The Bossier City Council is reviewing several ordinances, including funding for municipal building repairs and changes to alcohol sale regulations. The agenda also includes support for a school board infrastructure project and the election of council leadership.
- $175,000 appropriation for security upgrades at the Bossier City Municipal Complex
- Conditional use request for alcohol sales at Pool Hub on Shed Road
- Ordinance to allow Sunday off-premises sales of packaged alcoholic beverages
- Support for a $1,400,000 school board infrastructure project
- Elimination of an Equipment Operator I position in Streets and Drainage
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Charter Commission
The Home Rule Charter Review Commission will discuss several proposed edits to the city charter. These include reviews of hiring procedures, department head requirements, and the placement of Animal Services under the Police Department. The commission also plans to outline next steps for submitting the final document to the City Council.
- Proposed changes to Mayor's hiring power and clerk hiring flexibility
- Review of a three-year salary study
- Discussion regarding Animal Services under the Police Department
- Review of the Solid Waste contract
- Proposed supermajority threshold for council votes
City Council
The Administrative Council will review recommendations for the removal of dilapidated buildings at 613 McDade Street, 117 Lillian Street, and 234 Westerfield Street. The meeting also includes a blight hearing for 2903 Patricia Drive. Additionally, the council will consider changing the July meeting date from July 2 to July 16, 2024.
- Removal hearing for 613 McDade Street
- Removal hearing for 117 Lillian Street
- Removal hearing for 234 Westerfield Street
- Blight hearing for 2903 Patricia Drive
- July meeting date change from July 2 to July 16, 2024
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Charter Commission
The Home Rule Charter Review Commission reviewed technical "Consensus?" changes to the city charter. The commission voted unanimously to approve a list of numbered items from the May 20, 2024 draft and moved others to a "parking lot" for later review.
- Approval of specific technical "Consensus?" items in the Charter draft
- Placement of several items (including 21, 28, and 32) into a "parking lot" for future review
- Discussion regarding district representation on future charter commissions
Metropolitan Planning Commission
The Metropolitan Planning Commission is reviewing several zoning amendments and conditional use applications. These include proposals for an office park on Highway 80 and a master plan amendment for the Chene Rouge Subdivision.
- Parking reduction for grocery store, coffee shop, and taqueria at 2315 E. Texas Street
- Zoning change from R-LD to B-1 for office/business at 2654 Old Minden Road
- Zoning change from R-A to B-1 for an office park at 4654 Hwy 80
- Zoning change from R-A to B-3 for office, warehouse, and self-storage in Section 11
- Conditional use for off-premise alcohol sales at 2000 Hwy 80
City Council
The Bossier City Council will vote on several ordinances, including funding for police radio equipment and drainage canal improvements. The agenda also includes a rezoning request for a daycare facility and an emergency declaration for sewer repairs.
- $280,000 appropriation for Police Department radio equipment
- $150,000 for Lateral B-1 Drainage Canal improvements
- Rezoning 1329 Airline Drive for a daycare facility
- $90,050 emergency sewer main replacement on Delhi St.
- Agreement with Tyler Technologies for diversion program payments
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Metropolitan Planning Commission
The Metropolitan Planning Commission is considering an application for a proposed pool hall and bar called Pool Hub. The applicant seeks approval to sell high and low content alcohol on-premises and extend operating hours until 2:00 am. This request involves modifying standard business hour limits for the property located at 2790 Shed Road.
- Conditional use application (C-ALC-000058-2024) for Pool Hub at 2790 Shed Road, Suite E
- Request for high and low content alcohol sales for on-premise consumption
- Proposed extension of operating hours to 2:00 am
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Charter Commission
The Home Rule Charter Review Commission will meet to discuss all chapters of the Bossier City Charter. The body is scheduled to review both technical and general changes to the city's governing document.
- Discussion of all Bossier City Charter chapters
- Review of technical changes to the Bossier City Charter
- Review of general changes to the Bossier City Charter
City Council
The City Council will consider final readings for budget amendments, including disaster reserve funds and riverboat gaming appropriations. The body will also review new proposals for police radio equipment and drainage canal improvements.
- Appropriation of $260,000 from the Disaster Reserve Fund for the 2024 Arctic Blast
- Additional appropriation of $275,000 from the riverboat gaming fund
- Proposed $280,000 from the EMS Capital Fund for Bossier City Police Department radio equipment
- Proposed $150,000 from the Riverboat Gaming Capital Fund for Lateral B-1 Drainage Canal improvements
- Canvassing and declaring results of the April 27, 2024, special election for tax renewals
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will consider a conditional use request for an Aldi grocery store to sell alcohol off-premises. The meeting also includes discussions on emergency sewer manhole replacements and various budget amendments.
- Conditional Use Approval for alcohol sales at Aldi Food Store #107, 2900 Meadow Creek Drive
- Emergency ordinance for a collapsed gravity sewer manhole at Airline Dr. and Murphy St. costing $350,255.09
- Appropriation of $275,000 from the riverboat gaming fund
- Appropriation of $260,000 from the Disaster Reserve Fund for the 2024 Arctic Blast
- Bid openings for on-demand concrete and Golden Meadows turn lane
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Charter Commission
The Home Rule Charter Review Commission is meeting to discuss revisions to multiple chapters of the Bossier City Charter. The body will review specific chapters with the Directors of Community Development and Human Resources and discuss the remaining sections of the document.
- Discussion of Charter review for Chapters 1-11, 14, 16, 17, 18, and 19
- Review of Charter Chapter 13 with Director of Community Development
- Review of Charter Chapter 15 with Director of Human Resources
- Discussion regarding remaining Charter Chapters 20-22
Fire & Police Civil Service Board
The Fire & Police Civil Service Board will meet to approve various personnel forms and exam results for the fire and police departments. The board will also consider requests from Chief Zagone to call for exams for a Master Mechanic and an Assistant Fire Chief.
- Approval of exam results for Fire Information Technology Analyst
- Request for Master Mechanic exam
- Request for Assistant Fire Chief exam
- Approval of Supervisor of Emergency Medical Services exam scores
- Appeal hearing for Shankeitha Thomas
City Council
The City Council is considering several ordinances to allocate funds for water meter purchases, a wastewater plant generator, and drainage design services. The body will also review personnel changes and a conditional use permit for alcohol sales at a proposed convenience store.
- Allocation of $250,000 for on-demand water meter purchases
- Appropriation of $250,000 to replace the Northeast Wastewater Treatment Plant Generator
- Contract with Nixon Engineering Solutions for $109,000 for Bardot Drainage Basin design
- Awarding a $479,000 bid to Blocker Builders, LLC for the Walbrook Park Maintenance Building
- Conditional Use Approval for retail alcohol sales at 5500 Shed Road
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Metropolitan Planning Commission
The Metropolitan Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use application. The request is for the retail sale of high and low content alcohol for off-premise consumption at a specific retail location.
- Conditional Use Approval for alcohol sales at Aldi Food Store #107 (2900 Meadow Creek Drive)
City Council
The Administrative Council will hold a hearing regarding the recommendation to remove a dilapidated structure located at 1917 Scott Street. The council also considers changing the June meeting date from June 4 to June 11, 2024.
- Hearing to review removal of a dilapidated structure at 1917 Scott Street
- Proposed meeting date change for June 2024
City Council
The City Council is deciding on four zoning reclassifications, including land for a residential development called Folia and a gas station. The body is also discussing emergency repairs for water and sewer systems and several new engineering and maintenance contracts.
- Zoning change for 50.668 acres to R-MD for Folia residential development
- Zoning change for 2.2 acres at 4911 Commerce Drive for a convenience store/gas station
- Emergency repair of pumping equipment for Water Treatment Facility costing $49,732.75
- Emergency replacement of 4 collapsed gravity sewer manholes costing $229,560.00
- Proposed $250,000 allocation for on-demand water meter purchases
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Charter Commission
The Home Rule Charter Review Commission is meeting to discuss specific sections of the Bossier City Charter. The body will review chapters 6 and 16 with the Director of Finance and discuss remaining chapters 8 through 22.
- Discussion of charter review for Chapters 4, 5, and 7
- Review of charter chapter 6 and 16 with Director of Finance
- Discussion of charter chapters 8 through 22
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Charter Commission
The Home Rule Charter Review Commission is meeting to continue its review of the city's governing documents. The body will discuss previous revisions to chapters 1-3 and review chapters 4-7.
- Review of Bossier City Charter chapters 4-7
- Discussion of previous charter review of chapters 1-3
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
City Council
The City Council is deciding on several ordinances related to infrastructure design and funding. The meeting includes votes on street improvements, drainage services, and public utility staffing adjustments.
- Allocate $40,000 for Viking Drive Drainage Improvements design services
- Appropriate $100,000 for a left turn lane on US 71 at Golden Meadows
- Increase 2024 Streets and Drainage Fund Budget by $100,000 for Capital Street Improvements
- Conditional Use Approval for a liquor store at 5520 Shed Road
- Change Order #2 for Tinsley Ballpark Parking Lot Expansion increasing cost by $42,013.40
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board Of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on a request by Deborah Burke to renew a Special Exception Use for a 32'x68' manufactured home on a 5.2-acre R-A (Residential Agriculture) tract at 945 Winfield Road, Princeton. The home is used as a caregiver dwelling for the applicant's elderly mother and grandmother. The board will also consider approval of minutes from the January 29, 2024 meeting.
- Public hearing on Special Exception Use renewal (P-BOA 000024-2024) for a manufactured home at 945 Winfield Road, Princeton
- Approval of January 29, 2024 meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council will review several ordinances regarding street improvements, drainage projects, and public utility staffing. The agenda also includes the final reading of an ordinance to declare city-owned equipment as surplus for disposal.
- Appropriation of $15,000 from Hotel/Motel Tax Fund for Shreveport-Bossier Convention & Tourist Bureau Mardi Gras parades
- Emergency declaration and $20,000 appropriation for Northeast Wastewater Treatment Facility repairs
- $40,000 allocation for Nixon Engineering Solutions for Viking Drive Drainage Improvements
- $100,000 appropriation from Riverboat Gaming Capital Fund for a US 71 at Golden Meadows left turn lane
- Contract with Beast Engineering for 2024 Citywide Street Improvements design services
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Metropolitan Planning Commission
The Metropolitan Planning Commission is reviewing requests for temporary use permits for multiple markets and conditional use approvals for alcohol sales. The body will also discuss a planned unit development for townhomes and a zoning amendment for a residential subdivision.
- Temporary Use Approval for Bossier City Farmers Market, Night Market, Makers Fair, and Barksdale Market
- Planned Unit Development for Lakewood Villas townhomes on 42.9 acres east of Shed Road and Stockwell Road
- Conditional Use Approval for alcohol sales at Super Save Convenience Store (4980 Benton Rd.)
- Conditional Use Approval for a liquor store and coffee shop at 5520 Shed Rd
- Zoning amendment from R-A to R-LD for Chene Rouge Subdivision on 198.88 acres
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Fire & Police Civil Service Board
The Fire & Police Civil Service Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and swear in new board members for the police and fire departments. The board will also consider a request from Chief Zagone to hold an exam for a Fire Information Technology Analyst.
- Swearing in of new board members for the Police and Fire Department
- Approval of letter from Chief Zagone to call for a Fire Information Technology Analyst exam
Charter Commission
The Home Rule Charter Review Commission will discuss feedback from town hall meetings and the status of proposed revisions from the Mayor and City Council. The body will also review the first five chapters of the Bossier City Charter.
- Discussion of town hall meeting comments and feedback
- Status of proposed charter revisions from Mayor and City Council
- Review of Bossier City Charter chapters 1-5
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Fire & Police Civil Service Board
The Bossier City Fire & Police Civil Service Board will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, discuss a public hearing on police investigation timelines, approve personnel actions and seniority lists for both departments, and set dates for appeal hearings for Shanketha Thomas and Aaron Myers. The board may also enter executive session for misconduct investigations.
- Approval of notice of public hearing on Rule XXII #4 regarding days to conduct police employee investigations
- Approval of personnel action forms for police and fire departments
- Approval of seniority lists for police and fire departments
- Setting appeal hearing dates for Shanketha Thomas and Aaron Myers
- Approval of roll call for fire department supervisor and chief of special operations exams
Fire & Police Civil Service Board
The Bossier City Fire & Police Civil Service Board will hold a public hearing to consider adopting a rule change that extends the maximum administrative leave for police department investigations from 60 to 75 days. The current 60-day limit for fire department investigations would remain unchanged. The board will vote on adoption unless cause is shown against the change.
- Public hearing on proposed rule change for police investigation leave extension to 75 days
- Current rule: 60-day max for both police and fire departments
- Proposed change: 75 days for police, 60 days for fire
- Hearing at Bossier City Public Safety Training Complex, 5850 Shed Road
- Board to adopt unless cause shown at hearing
City Council
The Bossier City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several ordinances, including rezoning for a private animal rescue shelter, a conditional use permit for alcohol sales at a Family Dollar store, and a rezoning for a manufactured housing subdivision. They will also introduce ordinances to fund Mardi Gras parades and declare city equipment surplus.
- Rezoning 0.57 acres at 3002 Shed Road from B-2 to B-3 for a private animal rescue shelter
- Conditional use approval for alcohol sales at Family Dollar, 2334 Barksdale Boulevard
- Rezoning 5.999 acres from I-1 to R-MHS for an additional phase of Windsor Place Subdivision
- Appropriation of $15,000 from Hotel/Motel Tax Fund for Mardi Gras parades
- Ordinance authorizing agreement with Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
The Bossier City Council will hold final votes on four ordinances: hiring Heard, McElroy & Vestal to audit fire and police pension funds, contracting SSA Consultants for a compensation plan study, appropriating $650,000 for a new pumper fire truck, and adjusting maintenance division salaries and budgets. They will also introduce a cooperative agreement with the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs and adopt a five-year capital projects plan.
- $650,000 from EMS Capital and Contingency Budget for a new pumper fire truck for Bossier City Fire Department
- Ordinance to engage Heard, McElroy & Vestal to audit Firemen's and Policemen's Pension and Relief Funds
- Ordinance authorizing SSA Consultants to conduct a Compensation Plan Study
- Ordinance to fill positions and increase salaries in Public Utilities Maintenance Division using staffing surplus
- Resolution to adopt the Five Year Capital Projects Plan (2024-2028)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Charter Commission
The Home Rule Charter Review Commission will meet to discuss the status of proposed changes to the Bossier City Charter. The body will also discuss upcoming town hall meetings intended to gather public input.
- Discussion of upcoming town hall meetings for public input
- Update on status of input regarding proposed Bossier City Charter changes
- General discussion regarding the Bossier City Charter
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Metropolitan Planning Commission
The Bossier City Metropolitan Planning Commission will hold public hearings and take action on 11 items, including zoning changes, conditional use permits, and preliminary plats. Key requests include a zoning change for a private cat rescue, a manufactured housing park expansion, a fuel station, and alcohol sales at a Family Dollar.
- Zoning change B-2 to B-3 for Port City Cat Rescue at 3002 Shed Rd.
- Conditional use for cat rescue shelter at 3002 Shed Rd.
- Zoning change I-1 to R-MHP for Windsor Place Subdivision addition (5.999 acres).
- Preliminary plat for Windsor Court Subdivision at 5551 Texas Street.
- Conditional use for alcohol sales at Family Dollar, 2334 Barksdale Blvd.
City Council
The council will hold a blight hearing for a property at 1404 Anita Street, which has been cited for code violations including junk, debris, and a collapsed shed. The council will also vote on approving the 2024 schedule for administrative council meetings.
- Blight hearing for 1404 Anita Street, Bossier City, LA
- Approve the as-needed calendar for 2024 Administrative Council Meetings
Charter Commission
The Home Rule Charter Review Commission is meeting to establish a schedule for future meetings and town halls. The body will discuss the process for receiving public input and the overall charter review process.
- Schedule for future meetings and town hall meetings
- Process for receiving input from the public
- Rules for meetings and town hall meetings
- Charter review process
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Charter Commission
The Home Rule Charter Review Commission is meeting to discuss the history of the Bossier City Charter and previous commissions. The body will also discuss the charter review process and establish a schedule for future meetings.
- Report on live streaming of meetings
- Discussion of charter review process
- Establishment of future meeting schedule
City Council
The Bossier City Council will hold final votes on three ordinances: hiring an auditor for city financial statements, appropriating $250,000 for a water pump station generator, and spending $35,000 to refresh the Beene Boulevard Bridge. New business includes emergency declarations for water and sewer repairs, a $650,000 fire truck purchase, and a compensation study.
- Approve $250,000 from Water Capital and Contingency Fund to replace Reservoir Pump Station generator
- Approve $35,000 from Sales Tax Capital Improvement Fund to refresh Beene Boulevard Bridge
- Declare emergency for $107,840.34 water main repair near Montgomery Lane
- Introduce $650,000 purchase of a new pumper fire truck from EMS Capital and Contingency Budget
- Approve reappointment of Walt Bigby, Jr. to Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board Of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a request for a special exception use to allow an 8-foot front, side, and rear fence at 1904 Christine Ave, citing neighbor issues. The board will also consider a variance request for a 5-foot side setback reduction for a proposed home at 110 Buzzanca. The meeting includes approval of December 18, 2023 minutes.
- Special exception for 8' fence at 1904 Christine Ave (Michael Davis)
- Variance for 5' side setback at 110 Buzzanca (Terry Strong)
- Approval of December 18, 2023 minutes
Fire & Police Civil Service Board
The Bossier City Fire & Police Civil Service Board will meet to approve minutes from September 2023 and address old and new business. Key items include approval of exam scores for police Communications Officer II and Chief of Communications, personnel action forms for both departments, and posting of seniority lists. The board will discuss a proposed revision to Board Rule XII #4 regarding the number of days to conduct an investigation of a police employee and will consider a public hearing notice for that change. A notable item is an appeal hearing for Robert Flournoy regarding a suspension without pay and loss of seniority for 10 working days (Docket #001-2024). The board may also go into executive session for investigative proceedings on allegations of misconduct.
- Appeal hearing for Robert Flournoy suspension without pay and loss of seniority for 10 days (Docket #001-2024)
- Discussion of letter from OSE regarding revision to Board Rule XII #4 (investigation days)
- Approval to post public hearing notice for change to Board Rule XII #4
- Approval of exam scores for Communications Officer II and Chief of Communications (Police Department)
- Approval of applications and roll call for Fire Department Mechanic position
Fire & Police Civil Service Board
The Fire & Police Civil Service Board will review exam scores, seniority lists, and personnel action forms for both departments. The board will also consider proposed revisions to rules regarding the duration of police employee investigations.
- Discussion of rule changes regarding investigation timelines for police employees
- Review of applications for Fire Department Mechanic position
- Request for exams for Supervisor of EMS and Chief of Special Operations and Safety
- Appeal hearing request from Robert Flournoy regarding a 10-day suspension
- Approval of exam scores for Communications Officer II and Chief of Communications
Charter Commission
The Home Rule Charter Commission will meet to introduce members and establish initial procedures. The body will elect a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary and determine a schedule for future meetings.
- Election of Chair
- Election of Vice Chair
- Election of Secretary
- Establishment of future meeting schedule
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Bossier City Council is considering several ordinances regarding municipal funding and public safety. Key items include premium pay for employees, security improvements at the municipal complex, and various water and sewer budget amendments.
- Appropriation of $582,150.00 from ARPA Grant Fund for employee premium pay
- Proposed $360,000.00 addition to Municipal Complex Security Improvements Project
- Awarding $818,000.00 base bid to Precision Builders, Inc. for security improvements
- Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for body worn cameras and vehicle video devices
- Appropriation of $250,000.00 to replace the Reservoir Pump Station generator
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Metropolitan Planning Commission
The Metropolitan Planning Commission will hold public hearings and take action on several zoning amendments and conditional use approvals. Key items include rezoning 14.5 acres at Viking Drive and Swan Lake Road for a wholesale auto sales business, rezoning 2.2 acres for a convenience store/gas station with alcohol sales, and rezoning 0.57 acres on Shed Road for a private cat rescue shelter. The commission will also consider a temporary batch plant for the I-20 rehab project and several minor plats.
- Rezoning 14.561 acres from R-A to B-3 for wholesale auto sales at Viking Drive and Swan Lake Road
- Rezoning 2.2 acres from R-A to B-3 for a convenience store/gas station
- Conditional use approval for low-content alcohol sales at the proposed convenience store on Commerce Drive
- Rezoning 0.57 acres from B-2 to B-3 for a private cat rescue shelter at 3002 Shed Road
- Conditional use approval for a temporary batch plant for I-20 rehab at 3499 E. Texas Street
City Council
The Bossier City Council will hold final votes on several ordinances, including a $9,800 change order for the Tinsley Ditch project and $130,000 for a Walbrook Park maintenance building. New business includes introducing ordinances for $582,150 in ARPA premium pay for employees, $818,000 for security improvements at the Municipal Complex, and a contract with Axon Enterprise for body-worn cameras and vehicle-mounted video devices. The council will also consider a resolution to rename Reeves Marine Drive to Kubota Way.
- Final reading: Ordinance to approve Change Order 1 for Tinsley Ditch Re-Route Phase 2, increasing project cost by $9,800 and adding 14 days
- Final reading: Ordinance appropriating $130,000 from Riverboat Capital Projects Fund for Walbrook Park maintenance building
- First reading: Ordinance appropriating $582,150 from ARPA Grant Fund for premium pay to eligible full-time employees
- First reading: Ordinance authorizing contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for body-worn cameras and vehicle-mounted video devices
- Resolution to rename Reeves Marine Drive to Kubota Way