Bossier City public meetings in 2025

Board Of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on two Special Exception Use applications: one from David Allen to keep an existing 30' × 36' modular home on 215 Winfield, and another from Cinthia Jelinek to retain a 24' × 60' manufactured home on 314 Rolling Meadow Lane. The board will also approve the November 24, 2025 and October 27, 2025 workshop minutes and amend the 2026 meeting dates and deadlines.

• Special Exception Use to retain modular home at 215 Winfield (David Allen)
• Special Exception Use to retain manufactured home at 314 Rolling Meadow Lane (Cinthia Jelinek)
• Approval of November 24, 2025 Board minutes
• Approval of October 27, 2025 workshop minutes
• Amendment of 2026 Board of Adjustment meeting dates and deadlines

City Council

The City Council will consider several final readings of ordinances, including a water services agreement and budget amendments. New business includes proposals for wastewater treatment plant improvements and software upgrades for business license taxes.

• Final reading of ordinance to appropriate $50,000 from Hotel/Motel Tax Fund to Independence Bowl Foundation
• First reading of ordinance to appropriate $21,989.73 for seal water improvements at Red River Wastewater Treatment Plant
• First reading of ordinance to upgrade Business License Tax software via Central Square Technologies, LLC
• Proposed transfer of surplus funding for Hamilton Road Improvements design
• Resolution to hire a Flood Plain Analyst in the Engineering Department

The council adopted Ordinance No. 184, increasing Police and City Court distributions from the Diversion Program Fund by $50,000 each. It also passed Ordinance No. 185 creating a Sanitation Enterprise Fund and moving other public works divisions to the General Fund effective Jan. 1, 2026. Ordinance No. 186 gives the mayor authority to negotiate and execute a water services agreement for a project outside the city’s water service area, and Ordinance No. 187 appropriates $50,000 from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund to the Independence Bowl Foundation. Additionally, the council approved several introductory motions and a resolution to hire a Solid Waste Division laborer.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 184: increase Police and City Court Diversion Fund distributions by $50,000 each (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 185: establish Sanitation Enterprise Fund and shift other divisions to General Fund (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 186: authorize Mayor to negotiate and execute out‑of‑area water services agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 187: appropriate $50,000 from Hotel/Motel Tax Fund to Independence Bowl Foundation (unanimous)
• Approved motion to introduce ordinance appropriating $21,989.73 for sewer pump upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved motion to introduce ordinance recognizing Bossier City Marshal vehicle as surplus (unanimous)
• Approved motion to introduce ordinance amending Ordinance 55 of 2020 for Hamilton Road improvements funding (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 66: authorize hiring of a Solid Waste Division Laborer I (unanimous)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Bossier City Metropolitan Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on several land‑development applications, including a minor plat for 4704 Viking Drive. It will also review zoning amendments for an ice‑machine facility and an office‑warehouse/retail project, plus a planned unit development for office‑warehouse space west of Barksdale Boulevard. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes, 2026 meeting dates, and officer appointments.

• C-PLAT-000145-2025 – Minor Plat for 0.784 acres at 4704 Viking Drive (Harrison Business Park Unit No.7)
• P-ZON-000179-2025 – Zoning amendment from R‑A to B‑3 for 0.510 acres at 5310 Airline Drive (self‑service ice‑making and vending machine)
• P-PUD-000183-2025 – Planned Unit Development for 0.510 acres at 5310 Airline Drive (self‑service ice‑making facility)
• P-ZON-000180-2025 – Zoning amendment from R‑A to B‑3 for 9.598 acres at 105627 Swan Lake Road (office warehouse and retail space)
• C-PUD-000184-2025(SC) – Planned Unit Development for 1.164 acres west of Barksdale Boulevard (office‑warehouse use)

The commission approved C-PLAT-000145-2025 to split the 0.7‑acre property at 4704 Viking Drive into two separate lots. The motion was seconded by Turner and carried unanimously. The board also unanimously approved a zoning amendment (P‑ZON‑000179‑2025) and a planned unit development (P‑PUD‑000183‑2025) for a self‑service ice‑making and vending machine on Airline Drive.

• Approved C-PLAT-000145-2025 (minor plat for 4704 Viking Drive) – unanimous
• Approved P-ZON-000179-2025 (zoning amendment for ice‑machine site on Airline Drive) – unanimous
• Approved P-PUD-000183-2025 (planned unit development for same ice‑machine site) – unanimous

Administrative Council

The Administrative Council will vote to approve the meeting calendar for January 1 2026 through July 30 2026. It will also receive updates on hearings reviewing recommendations to remove dilapidated structures at 613 Edgar Street, 2638 Barbara Street, and 632 Joannes Street. Standard agenda and minutes approvals are also on the docket.

• Approve calendar for Administrative Council meetings Jan 1 2026 – July 30 2026
• Update on hearing for removal of dilapidated structure at 613 Edgar Street
• Update on hearing for removal of dilapidated structure at 2638 Barbara Street
• Update on hearing for removal of dilapidated structure at 632 Joannes Street
• Approve agenda and dispense with reading of minutes

The Administrative Council approved its agenda and the minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting without comment. It reversed the condemnation and demolition of the dilapidated structure at 613 Edgar Street, requiring that the building remain unoccupied until all repairs are completed and windows and doors are secured. The council also condemned the structure at 2638 Barbara Street but suspended the sentence until January 30, and it continued the case for 632 Joannes Street until the February 26, 2926 meeting. Finally, the council approved the meeting calendar for January 1 through July 30, 2026.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Nov 4, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Reversed condemnation of 613 Edgar St with repair and occupancy conditions (unanimous)
• Condemned 2638 Barbara St, suspending sentence until Jan 30 (unanimous)
• Continued case for 632 Joannes St until Feb 26, 2926 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved calendar for meetings Jan 1 – July 30, 2026 (unanimous)

City Council

The Bossier City Council will adopt several ordinances, including a $13,119,119 appropriation from the Parkway Capital Projects Fund to pay off the 2015A LCDA bonds. Additional actions include a $250,000 network reliability upgrade, a $421,752 purchase of tasers for police and the city marshal, a fee amendment for water meters, and a zoning change for a tract on Old Minden Road.

• Adopt ordinance appropriating $13,119,119 from the Parkway Capital Projects Fund to pay off the 2015A LCDA Bonds (Final Reading).
• Adopt ordinance appropriating $250,000 from the 2025 Parkway Capital Budget to upgrade the city’s network reliability (Final Reading).
• Adopt ordinance allocating $421,752 from the Public Safety and Health Trust Fund to purchase tasers for the Police Department and City Marshal (Final Reading).
• Adopt ordinance to amend Section 114-34 of the Code of Ordinances to adjust fees for new water meters and tapping fees (Final Reading).
• Adopt ordinance amending Ordinance No. 133 of 2018 to change zoning of a ~0.48‑acre tract at 2804 Old Minden Road from R‑LD to B‑1 (First and Final Reading).

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance 173, appropriating $13,119,119 from the Parkway Capital Projects Fund to retire the 2015A LCDA bonds early. It also approved a $250,000 network upgrade, a $421,752 purchase of tasers for the police department and city marshal, and amended water‑meter and tapping fees effective Jan 1 2026. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance 173: $13,119,119 from Parkway Capital Projects Fund to pay off 2015A LCDA bonds (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 174: $250,000 to upgrade city network (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 175: $421,752 from Public Safety and Health Trust Fund to purchase tasers (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to execute Axon agreement for marshal taser devices (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to execute amendment to Axon agreement for police taser devices (unanimous)
• Amended water‑meter and tapping fee schedule (Ordinance 178) effective Jan 1 2026 (unanimous)
• Added agenda item to appropriate $50,000 from Hotel/Motel Tax Fund for Independence Bowl Foundation (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution declaring Dec 26 2025 an administrative down day (unanimous)

Board Of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on a Special Exception Use request (C-BOA-000141-2025) submitted by Dennis Dean on behalf of AEP SWEPCO for an electrical substation expansion at 4220 Benton Road, the southeast corner of Benton Road and Benoist Circle. The board will also consider routine agenda items such as approving the October 27, 2025 meeting minutes, correcting the 2026 calendar, and appointing a chairman and vice chairman for 2026.

• Special Exception Use request C-BOA-000141-2025 for AEP SWEPCO substation expansion at 4220 Benton Rd
• Approval of Board of Adjustments minutes from Oct 27, 2025
• Amended calendar correction for 2026 deadlines and meeting dates
• Appointment of 2026 Chairman
• Appointment of 2026 Vice Chairman

City Council

The City Council will vote on final readings for property sales and tax exemptions, including a $295,000 land sale to Delta Airline Drive, LLC. New business includes proposed funding for police tasers and a $13.1 million appropriation to pay off 2015A LCDA Bonds.

• Sale of property (assessment 148723) to Delta Airline Drive, LLC for $295,000
• Proposed $13,119,119 appropriation from Parkway Capital Projects Fund to pay off 2015A LCDA Bonds
• Proposed $421,752 allocation from Public Safety and Health Trust Fund for police and marshal tasers
• Proposed $94,500 emergency sewer service restoration on Shed Rd. and John Wesley Blvd.
• Proposed $250,000 for city network reliability upgrades from the 2025 Parkway Capital Budget

The council adopted three ordinances: a $295,000 sale of Assessment No. 148723 to Delta Airline Drive, LLC; an enlargement of CellXion's industrial tax exemption program; and amendments to the 2007 stormwater management ordinance to meet LDEQ requirements. All three measures were approved unanimously with six votes in favor and none against. Council member Vince Maggio was absent for each vote.

• Approved sale of Assessment No. 148723 to Delta Airline Drive, LLC for $295,000 (6-0)
• Approved expansion of CellXion industrial tax exemption program (6-0)
• Approved amendment of Ordinance 107 (2007) for stormwater compliance (6-0)
• Approved agenda for the meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of prior meetings (unanimous)

Fire & Police Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board will discuss a letter from the Office of State Examiner about changes to the jail superintendent class plan. It will approve personnel action forms and applications for promotional exams for police and fire positions. The board will also approve a firefighter's appeal and set a date for a public hearing on that appeal.

• Discuss letter from Office of State Examiner regarding Jail Superintendent class plan changes (Police)
• Approve personnel action forms for the Police Department
• Approve applications and roll calls for promotional exams of Police Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain
• Approve applications and roll calls for promotional exams of Fire Driver, Fire Captain, District Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chief, Assistant Chief of Fire Prevention, Chief of Training, Assistant Chief of EMS, Fire Communications Supervisor, and Director of Communications
• Approve letter of appeal from Firefighter Josh Salley and set date for a public hearing

The board unanimously approved the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. It authorized a public hearing on the Jail Superintendent classification change and approved numerous personnel action forms for police and fire staff. The board also approved applications and roll calls for upcoming police and fire promotional exams, and approved a letter to call a competitive exam for the Chief of Special Operations and Safety. Finally, it approved a firefighter's appeal letter and set a public hearing for January 20, 2026.

• Approved agenda for November 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved and dispensed minutes from October 14, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved posting of public hearing on Jail Superintendent classification change (unanimous)
• Approved police personnel action forms for 10 individuals (unanimous)
• Approved applications and roll calls for police Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain exams (unanimous)
• Approved fire personnel action forms for 31 individuals (unanimous)
• Approved applications and roll calls for multiple fire promotional exams (unanimous)
• Approved letter to call competitive exam for Chief of Special Operations and Safety (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the final adoption of the 2026 proposed budgets. The body will vote on ordinances to adopt budgets for various funds, including the General Fund, Water, Sewer, and Sanitation. The total proposed expenditures for 2026 are $301,409,445.

• Public hearing for final adoption of 2026 Proposed Budgets
• Proposed General Fund budget of $80,462,406
• Proposed Consolidated Sales Tax Fund budget of $141,683,405
• Proposed Sanitation Fund budget of $6,323,605
• Resolution for the redemption of Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority Revenue Bonds, Series 2015A

The council approved the meeting agenda and combined agenda items #2 through #29 by unanimous vote. A public hearing on the 2026 proposed budgets was held and then the council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 137, which adopts the detailed operating and capital budgets for the General Fund for fiscal year 2026. No council members voted against the measures; Councilor Vince Maggio was absent.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Combined agenda items #2‑29 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 137 adopting 2026 General Fund operating and capital budgets (unanimous)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning amendment that seeks to change a 0.48‑acre tract at 2804 Old Minden Road from Residential Low Density (R‑LD) to Business‑1 (B‑1) for commercial marketing. It will also consider a temporary use approval for portable retail buildings at 1825 Hwy 80 in Haughton, a minor plat for Top Dollar Plaza Unit 2 at 4050 East Texas Street, and a zoning amendment for an ice‑making vending machine at 5310 Airline Drive. The meeting includes approval of the October 13, 2025 minutes and discussion of old/new business items.

• C‑ZON‑000127‑2025: Rezone 0.48 acre at 2804 Old Minden Rd from R‑LD to B‑1
• P‑LAND‑000176‑2025: Temporary use approval for portable buildings at 1825 Hwy 80, Haughton, LA
• C‑PLAT‑000178‑2025: Minor plat for Top Dollar Plaza Unit 2, 10.378 acre at 4050 East Texas St
• P‑ZON‑000179‑2025: Rezone 0.510 acre at 5310 Airline Dr from R‑A to B‑3 for ice‑making vending machine
• Approval of October 13, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission unanimously approved a zoning amendment to change 0.48 acres at 2804 Old Minden Road from Residential Low Density to B‑1 Business/Commercial. It also approved a one‑year temporary‑use permit for portable retail buildings at 1825 Hwy 80, a minor plat for 4050 East Texas Street, and moved a zoning amendment for a self‑service ice‑making site to a public hearing. The October 13, 2025 minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved C‑ZON‑000127‑2025 zoning amendment (2804 Old Minden Rd) – unanimous
• Approved P‑LAND‑000176‑2025 temporary‑use permit (1825 Hwy 80) for one year – unanimous
• Approved C‑PLAT‑000178‑2025(SC) minor plat (4050 East Texas St) – unanimous
• Approved motion to move P‑ZON‑000179‑2025 to public hearing – unanimous (Wallace abstained)
• Approved October 13, 2025 minutes – unanimous

Administrative Council

The Bossier City Administrative Council will review multiple cases requesting the removal of dilapidated structures. The meeting also includes approving minutes from a previous session and hearing an update on a condemned property.

• Approve minutes of the August 12, 2025, Administrative Council Meeting
• Hearing to review removal of dilapidated structure at 2580 Tulip Street
• Hearing to review removal of dilapidated structure at 613 Edgar Street
• Hearing to review removal of dilapidated structure at 2441 Hoyer Street
• Hearing to review removal of dilapidated structure at 2638 Barbara Street

The Administrative Council unanimously approved condemnation and cleanup actions for several blighted sites, including 3001 Shiloh Lane, 4611 Sullivan Street, 1228 Waller Ave, 134 Bobbie Street, and 4075/4085 Maple Street. The council also ordered the demolition of 2441 Hoyer Street and 4807 Orchid Street. Two cases (2638 Barbara St and 632 Joannes St) were continued to the December 2, 2025 meeting.

• Declared 3001 Shiloh Lane junk and ordered cleanup, suspend sentence until Nov 19, 2025 (unanimous)
• Declared 4611 Sullivan Street junk and ordered cleanup, suspend sentence until Nov 25, 2025 (unanimous)
• Declared 1228 Waller Ave junk and ordered cleanup (unanimous)
• Declared 134 Bobbie Street junk and ordered cleanup, suspend sentence until Nov 25, 2025 (unanimous)
• Declared 4075 Maple Street and 4085 Maple Street junk and ordered cleanup, suspend sentence for 3 weeks (unanimous)
• Condemned and ordered demolition of 2441 Hoyer Street as soon as legally possible (unanimous)
• Condemned and ordered demolition of 4807 Orchid Street as soon as legally possible (unanimous)
• Continued case for 2638 Barbara St until Dec 2, 2025 (unanimous)

City Council

The Bossier City Council will consider several ordinances, including a zoning reclassification for 4208 Benton Road, the installation of all‑way stop controls at two intersections, and adjustments to water and deposit rates for fire hydrant meters. A change order will increase the Lateral B‑1 Ditch Paving Project cost by $171,025, bringing the contract to $2,136,522. The council will also appropriate $60,000 for a professional services agreement with Carr, Riggs and Ingram.

• Adopt ordinance for all‑way stop control at Barberry Lane & Pampus Drive and Anita Street & Impala Drive (final reading).
• Adopt ordinance amending Sections 114‑4 and 114‑32 to adjust water and deposit rates for fire hydrant meters (final reading).
• Adopt ordinance approving Change Order 1 for the Lateral B‑1 Ditch Paving Project, increasing the contract by $171,025 to $2,136,522 (final reading).
• Adopt ordinance amending Ordinance 84 of 2025 to appropriate $60,000 from the General Fund to retain Carr, Riggs and Ingram for a tax reduction audit (final reading).
• Adopt ordinance amending Ordinance No. 133 of 2018 to rezone approximately 1.8‑2 acres at 4208 Benton Road from Residential Low‑Density (R‑LD) to Limited Business (B‑2) (first and final reading).

The Bossier City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 131, changing water usage charges and setting new deposit requirements for fire‑hydrant meters and water‑filling stations. The council also approved an all‑way stop at Barberry Lane & Pampus Drive and Anita Street & Impala Drive, declared surplus property at 2110 Benton Road for demolition, and authorized a $171,025 increase to the Lateral B‑1 Ditch Paving Project contract.

• Approved all‑way stop installation at Barberry Lane & Pampus Drive and Anita Street & Impala Drive (unanimous)
• Adopted new water rates and deposit requirements (Ordinance No. 131) (unanimous)
• Declared 2110 Benton Road property surplus and authorized demolition (Ordinance No. 132) (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order 1 for Lateral B‑1 Ditch Paving Project, increasing contract to $2,136,522 (Ordinance No. 133) (unanimous)

City Council

The Infrastructure Committee will meet on October 28, 2025 at the City Council Chambers. Members will discuss a capital outlay grant, Hamilton Road repairs, citywide street and sidewalk improvements, an update on the Council Chamber upgrade, and a potential parking lot expansion. Elected state officials are listed as audience participants for the discussions. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Capital Outlay Grant – discussion with elected state officials
• Hamilton Road repairs – discussion with elected state officials
• Citywide street and sidewalk improvements – discussion with elected state officials
• Update on Council Chamber upgrade
• Secure parking lot expansion

The Finance Committee met on Oct. 28, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 620 Benton Road. Committee Chair Brian Hammons and members discussed a list of proposed infrastructure projects, including improvements to Hamilton Road, Viking Drive, Airline Drive, Kubota Way, Northgate Road, and various street and intersection upgrades. They also received updates on the water‑treatment nano‑filtration system, aging water pipes, and the Council Chambers secure‑parking expansion. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Board Of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustments will consider three applications for variances and special exceptions. This includes a request to reduce compatibility buffers for a church expansion and a request for a carport special exception.

• C-BOA-000154-2025: Request to reduce compatibility buffers at 535 Modica Street for a proposed worship center expansion
• C-BOA-000167-2025: Special Exception Use request for an 18’x25’ carport cover at 510 Rugby Place
• C-BOA-000170-2025: Variance request to reduce minimum lot width in an I-2 Heavy Industrial District at 4704 Viking Drive
• Approval of December 30, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The council will consider a series of final‑reading ordinances, including a $13.36 million transfer from the 2018 LCDA Bond Fund to capital projects, appropriations for marketing, vehicle replacement, and emergency repairs, and several budget adoptions for 2026. New‑business items include an all‑way stop ordinance, a property sale for $295,000, and updates to water and poultry codes.

• Transfer $13,362,739.69 from the 2018 LCDA Bond Fund to various capital funds
• Appropriate $100,000 from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund for professional marketing services
• Appropriate $600,000 from the Equipment Replacement Fund to replace CNG vehicles
• Introduce an all‑way stop control ordinance at Barberry Lane & Pampus Drive and Anita Street & Impala Drive
• Authorize sale of property (assessment #148723) to Delta Airline Drive, LLC for $295,000

The Bossier City Council adopted seven ordinances, approving appropriations and fund transfers totaling over $14 million. The largest action was a $13,362,739.69 transfer from the 2018 LCDA Bond Fund to the Parkway Capital Projects, Walter O. Bigby Carriageway, and Sewer Capital Funds. Additional ordinances provided $100,000 for marketing, declared surplus city furniture for disposal, authorized cooperative agreements, declared a local emergency for lift‑station repairs, added $300,000 for unplanned streets and drainage, and allocated $600,000 for CNG vehicle replacements. All motions passed unanimously; Councilor Joel Girouard was absent.

• Approved $100,000 marketing appropriation from Hotel/Motel Tax Fund (unanimous)
• Approved disposal of surplus city furniture and fixtures (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to execute Cooperative Endeavor Agreements for $450,000 state funds (unanimous)
• Declared local emergency and approved $213,649.23 for lift‑station repairs (unanimous)
• Approved $13,362,739.69 transfer from 2018 LCDA Bond Fund to capital funds (unanimous)
• Approved additional $300,000 for unplanned streets and drainage projects (unanimous)
• Approved $600,000 from Equipment Replacement Fund for CNG vehicle replacements (unanimous)

City Council

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss the 2026 Operating and Capital Budget. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the City Council Chambers.

• Discussion of 2026 Operating and Capital Budget

The committee reviewed proposed 2026 donations, part‑time employee raises, the Hamilton Road project, and bond repayment options. Members discussed possible budget cuts, capital project wishes, and a traffic study request. No votes or formal approvals were recorded.

Fire & Police Civil Service Board

The Bossier City Fire & Police Civil Service Board will consider several personnel actions. Items include approving personnel action forms and calling for promotional exams for police sergeant, lieutenant and captain ranks, as well as for multiple fire department positions. The board will also review Chief Haugen's request to revise the class plan for the jail superintendent and post the revisions for a public hearing. An appeal hearing for Officer Erick Grady is scheduled, and the board may enter executive session for misconduct investigations.

• Approve police personnel action forms
• Approve promotional exams for police sergeant, lieutenant, and captain
• Approve request to revise jail superintendent class plan and post revisions for public hearing
• Approve fire personnel action forms
• Approve promotional exams for fire driver, fire captain, district fire chief, assistant fire chief, assistant chief of fire prevention, chief of training, assistant chief of EMS, fire communications supervisor, and director of communications

The Civil Service Board unanimously approved several personnel actions. It authorized promotional exams for police sergeants, lieutenants and captains, and for a range of fire department leadership roles. It also approved specific personnel action forms, a revision of the jail superintendent class plan, and the withdrawal of Officer Erick Grady's appeal.

• Approved police personnel action forms for Davis, Gray and Hendrix (unanimous)
• Approved call for police promotional exams for sergeant, lieutenant and captain (unanimous)
• Approved revision of jail superintendent class plan and required public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved fire personnel action forms for Holmes, Sewell and Skinner (unanimous)
• Approved call for fire promotional exams for driver, captain, district chief, assistant chiefs, training chief, EMS chief, communications supervisor and director (unanimous)
• Approved conduct of appeal hearing for Officer Erick Grady (unanimous)
• Approved withdrawal of Officer Erick Grady's appeal (unanimous)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Planning Commission will review requests for a new telecommunications tower and several zoning amendments for commercial and residential uses. The body will also discuss amendments to the 2026 MPC Budget.

• Proposed 140-foot telecommunications tower at 1315 Northgate Road (VFW Post 5951)
• Zoning change from R-LD to B-2 for a commercial strip center at 4208 Benton Road
• Zoning change from R-A to R-MHP for an addition to East Highland Mobile Home Park (7.129 acres)
• Preliminary plat for Canes Landing Unit No.6 (26.568 acres)
• Zoning change from R-LD to B-1 for commercial marketing at 2804 Old Minden Road

The Metropolitan Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve application C-TELE‑T‑000121‑2025 for a 140‑foot telecommunications tower with a 2‑foot lightning rod at 1315 Northgate Road. The commission also voted unanimously to approve application C‑ZON‑000067‑2025, changing the zoning of a 1.837‑acre parcel at 4208 Benton Road from Residential Low Density (R‑LD) to Limited Business (B‑2) for a commercial strip center. No other motions were recorded in this meeting.

• Approved C-TELE-T-000121-2025 telecom tower (unanimous)
• Approved C-ZON-000067-2025 zoning change to B-2 (unanimous)

City Council

The Bossier City Council will adopt several ordinances, including a $600,000 appropriation from the sales‑tax capital fund to purchase eight new police vehicles and an amendment to the 2025 general fund budget for police vehicle repair. They will also close the Brownlee Road Rehabilitation Project with a final contract price of $1,291,239.25. In new business, the council will consider dozens of 2026 budget adoptions and other funding transfers.

• Adopt ordinance appropriating $600,000 from the sales‑tax capital fund for eight new police vehicles (Final Reading).
• Adopt ordinance amending the 2025 general fund budget to fund Bossier City Police Department vehicle repair and maintenance (Final Reading).
• Adopt ordinance to approve Report of Reconciliation and close the Brownlee Road Rehabilitation Project with a final contract price of $1,291,239.25, reflecting a $36,338.50 decrease.
• Introduce ordinance to appropriate $100,000 from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund for professional marketing services (First Reading).
• Introduce ordinance authorizing the transfer of $13,362,739.69 from the 2018 LCDA Bond Fund to various capital funds (First Reading).

The council adopted Ordinance 118, appropriating $600,000 from the Sales Tax Capital Fund to buy eight new police vehicles. It also approved Ordinance 119 adding $75,000 to the police vehicle repair budget and Ordinance 120 closing the Brownlee Road Rehabilitation project with a final contract price of $1,291,239.25. A resolution authorized hiring or promoting a Laborer I in the Customer Service Department. Several motions to introduce new ordinances—covering marketing funds, surplus furniture disposal, cooperative agreements, fund transfers, emergency repairs, streets and drainage spending, CNG vehicle replacement, and water budget amendments—were all adopted unanimously.

• Approved $600,000 police vehicle purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $75,000 increase for police vehicle repair budget (unanimous)
• Closed Brownlee Road Rehabilitation project at $1,291,239.25 (unanimous)
• Authorized hiring/promoting Laborer I in Customer Service Dept (unanimous)
• Took bids for Project P25-07 Vehicle Maintenance Building under advisement (unanimous)
• Introduced $100,000 marketing services ordinance (unanimous)
• Declared miscellaneous city furniture surplus for disposal (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to execute Cooperative Endeavor Agreements with state agencies (unanimous)

Board Of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on application C-BOA-000141-2025, a special exception request by Dennis Dean for AEP SWEPCO to expand the Brownlee Electrical Substation at 4220 Benton Road. The board will also vote to approve the December 30, 2024 meeting minutes. Additional agenda items include a reminder about 2025 ethics‑training completion and introductions of new board and staff members.

• Public hearing on C-BOA-000141-2025: special exception use for AEP SWEPCO substation expansion at 4220 Benton Road
• Approval of December 30, 2024 meeting minutes
• Reminder: Ethics training for 2025 must be completed by December 31, 2025
• Welcome of new Board of Adjustments member Meagan Davis
• Introductions of staff: Madison Laird, Albert Obaya, Madhumitha Kodimyala, Anna Grace Pierce

City Council

The Bossier City Council meeting on September 23, 2025 considered a range of ordinances and resolutions covering annexation, budget appropriations, zoning changes, and public safety. Notably, the council introduced an ordinance to move $13,362,739.69 from the 2018 LCDA Bond Fund to various capital funds and associated projects. Other actions included appropriating $4,000,000 to purchase property at 301 Benton Road, $600,000 for eight new police vehicles, and several zoning amendments for commercial development on Benton Road. The council also adopted ordinances for water infrastructure funding, travel budget changes, and repealed two prior ordinances.

• Transfer of $13,362,739.69 from the 2018 LCDA Bond Fund to capital funds (Ordinance introduction)
• Appropriation of $4,000,000 from the 2025 Parkway Capital Budget to purchase property at 301 Benton Road
• Appropriation of $600,000 from the sales tax capital fund for eight new police vehicles
• Zoning amendment changing 2290 Benton Road from R‑LD to B‑1 for a chiropractic office
• Zoning amendment changing 4208 Benton Road from R‑LD to B‑3 for a commercial strip center or auto sales lot

The Bossier City Council approved several ordinances, including an annexation of about one acre, funding for a waterline extension and a property purchase, and budget adjustments. It also repealed two prior ordinances. All actions were adopted unanimously.

• Removed agenda items #6 and #7 under New Business (unanimous)
• Approved reading of bids for demolition of 2656 Old Minden Road (unanimous)
• Approved reading of bids for demolition of 2413 Loreco Street (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 108 to annex ~1 acre east of Swan Lake Road (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 109 appropriating $250,000 for Swan Lake/Deen Point waterline extension (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 110 appropriating $4,000,000 to purchase property at 301 Benton Road (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 111 adding $10,000 to City Council Travel and Training budget (unanimous)
• Repealed Ordinance 94 of 2023 and Ordinance 7 of 2025 (unanimous)

City Council

The council will hold a budget workshop to review the City of Bossier City's 2026 proposed budget. The discussion includes projected revenue increases, employee benefit changes, salary adjustments, insurance savings, and fund reallocations. No formal vote is scheduled; the meeting is for reviewing and discussing the budget proposals.

• General Fund revenue projected to increase 14.8% over the 2025 amended budget
• Group benefits cost to rise about $1,465,000 with a new tiered deductible plan
• Estimated insurance premiums for 2026 are $2,500,000 after $3.5M savings from policy review
• Salary increases total $3,480,519, including a 2% cost‑of‑living adjustment for police and fire personnel
• Proposal to repeal the $18,000,000 permanent Public Health and Safety Trust Fund and allocate $2,000,000 to the City’s Health Insurance Fund

The Bossier City Council met for a budget workshop on September 23, 2025, where CAO Amanda Nottingham presented the proposed 2026 operating and capital budgets. Council members discussed items such as employee raises, insurance changes, millage roll‑forward, and the potential impact on the city’s bond rating and sanitation rates. No votes or formal approvals were recorded before the workshop adjourned at 5:41 PM.

Fire & Police Civil Service Board

The Bossier City Fire & Police Civil Service Board will meet to approve personnel actions and exam scores for police and fire department promotions. The board will also consider an appeal from an officer and may enter executive session for an investigation.

• Approval of personnel action forms for police and fire departments
• Approval of exam scores for police promotional exams
• Approval of exam scores for fire promotional exams
• Approval of exam scores for fire chief competitive exams
• Hearing scheduled for Officer Erick Grady's appeal

City Council

The City Council will hold an executive session to review its approach to two ongoing federal lawsuits. The cases are Weston Merriott v. City of Bossier City (Case 5:23‑cv‑01421) and Red Rover Group, LLC v. City of Bossier City (Case 5:23‑cv‑01694). The session is called under La. R. S. 42:17(A)(2). No other agenda items are listed.

• Executive session to discuss litigation strategy for Weston Merriott v. City of Bossier City (Case 5:23‑cv‑01421)
• Executive session to discuss litigation strategy for Red Rover Group, LLC v. City of Bossier City (Case 5:23‑cv‑01694)

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. They also passed a motion to enter executive session to discuss the Weston Merriott and Red Rover Group lawsuits. No other actions were taken, and the meeting was adjourned at 1:24 PM.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session to discuss litigation (unanimous)

City Council

The Bossier City Council will consider a series of ordinances, including a $4,000,000 appropriation from the 2025 Parkway Capital Budget to purchase property at 301 Benton Road. Additional items include appropriations for Benton Road repairs, a waterline extension, a partnership with SportsEngine, and the declaration of surplus city equipment. The council will also adopt typographical corrections to existing ordinances and approve several parade permit fee waivers.

• Ordinance to appropriate $4,000,000 from the 2025 Parkway Capital Budget to purchase property at 301 Benton Road (First Reading).
• Ordinance to appropriate $350,000 from the Streets and Drainage Fund for the local match on the Benton Road Repairs project (Final Reading).
• Ordinance to appropriate $250,000 from the Water Capital and Contingency Fund for the Swan Lake/Deen Point Waterline Extension (First Reading).
• Ordinance authorizing Mayor Thomas H. Chandler to execute a partnership agreement with SportsEngine, Inc. (First Reading).
• Ordinance declaring certain movable city equipment surplus and authorizing its disposal (Final Reading).

The council adopted four ordinances: correcting an address on a low‑alcohol sales ordinance, appropriating $350,000 from the Streets and Drainage Fund for Benton Road repairs, authorizing the mayor to execute a SANE program agreement, and declaring certain city equipment surplus for disposal. All four were passed unanimously. The council also unanimously approved motions to introduce several future ordinances, including $250,000 for a waterline extension, $4 million to purchase property at 301 Benton Road, and other budget and procedural changes.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 104 correcting address to 1855 Innovation Drive, Suite 100 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 105 appropriating $350,000 for Benton Road repairs (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 106 authorizing mayor to execute SANE program agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 107 declaring listed equipment surplus for disposal (unanimous)
• Approved motion to introduce $250,000 waterline extension ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved motion to introduce $4,000,000 property purchase ordinance for 301 Benton Road (unanimous)
• Approved motion to introduce ordinance to amend City Council Travel and Training Budget (unanimous)
• Approved motion to introduce ordinance to repeal Ordinance 94 of 2023 (unanimous)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Planning Commission will consider zoning amendments for two parcels to allow commercial development and review a telecommunications tower proposal. The body will also approve previous meeting minutes and discuss policy and ethics training.

• Zoning amendment for 1.837 acres at 4208 Benton Road to allow commercial strip center or automobile sales lot
• Zoning amendment for 5.476 acres at 2240 Vanceville Road to allow multipurpose retail, sales, and service
• Conditional Use request for a 140-foot telecommunications tower at 1315 Northgate Road
• Conditional Use request for a 4'x8' Residential Electronic Message Center at Stonehaven Drive and Stonebridge Blvd
• Conditional Use request for a 20-ft front landscaping buffer waiver at 1705 Old Minden Road

The Metropolitan Planning Commission held a public hearing on application C‑ZON‑000067‑2025 to change the zoning of 4208 Benton Road from R‑LD to B‑3. Commissioners discussed the lack of a detailed site plan, potential uses, and neighbor concerns, and heard public comments. No motion, vote, or approval on the amendment was recorded, leaving the request pending. Earlier, the agenda was approved unanimously.

• Agenda approved as written (unanimous vote)
• Public hearing conducted on zoning amendment C‑ZON‑000067‑2025 (no decision recorded)

City Council

The Bossier City Council will consider approving ordinances for a new sewer lift station, street improvements, and a water meter replacement project. The body will also vote on a budget amendment for the Arena Operations Fund and approve a change order for citywide street repairs.

• Allocate $200,000 for sanitary sewer lift station along Veva Dr. and Shed Rd
• Approve Change Order 1 for 2024 Citywide Street Improvements Project ($8,500 increase)
• Allocate $3,000,000 for phase one of water meter replacement project
• Amend 2025 Arena Operations Special Revenue Fund Budget
• Authorize 4-way stop signs at intersections of Preserve Blvd. and Collum Dr.

The Bossier City Council adopted six ordinances and two procedural motions. It approved $200,000 for a new sewer lift station, set 2025 ad valorem tax millages, amended the arena operations fund budget, approved an $8,500 change order for street improvements, allocated $3 million for phase‑one water‑meter replacement, and authorized the mayor to sign a purchase agreement. All items were adopted with unanimous yeas and no nays.

• Approved agenda (unanimous yeas)
• Approved minutes of Aug 12 2025 and Aug 8 2025 (unanimous yeas)
• Approved $200,000 sewer lift station on Veva Drive & Shed Road (Ordinance 95) – unanimous yeas
• Approved 2025 ad valorem tax millages: 5.25, 7.85, 5.84, 2.56 mills (Ordinance 96) – unanimous yeas
• Amended Arena Operations Fund budget, decreasing Direct Event Income $368,670 and Beginning Fund Balance $187,458 (Ordinance 97) – unanimous yeas
• Approved Change Order 1 for 2024 Citywide Street Improvements, increasing contract to $146,125 (Ordinance 98) – unanimous yeas
• Allocated $3,000,000 for phase‑one water‑meter replacement ($2.7 M from Public Health & Safety Trust Fund, $300 K from Parkway Capital Fund) (Ordinance 99) – unanimous yeas
• Authorized Mayor Thomas H. Chandler to execute purchase agreement per Ordinance 94 (2023) (Ordinance 100) – unanimous yeas

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Bossier City–Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission will meet to vote on the 2026 budget and hear a conditional-use request for a new convenience store at 1855 Innovation Drive that would sell low-content alcohol for off-premise consumption.

• Approval of the 2026 Metropolitan Planning Commission budget ($1,040,643)
• Conditional Use Approval for low-content alcohol sales at Innovation Drive Convenience Store, 1855 Innovation Drive Suite 100
• Public hearing on Bossier Parish Police Jury Front Yard utility street section

The Metropolitan Planning Commission approved the 2026 budget. It also approved a front‑yard utility street section and an address update for a conditional‑use alcohol sale application. The board appointed a Chairman Pro Tem and adopted the amended agenda, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved appointment of Chairman Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 MPC budget (C-MISC-000132-2025) (unanimous)
• Approved front‑yard utility street section (C-MISC-000137-2025) (unanimous)
• Approved address update for conditional‑use alcohol sale (C-ALC-000075-2025) (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure investments, including water meter replacements and a new sewer lift station. The body is also reviewing 2025 ad valorem taxes and budget amendments for the Engineering Department and Arena Operations.

• Proposed $3,000,000 for phase one of the water meter replacement project
• Proposed $200,000 for a new sanitary sewer lift station at Veva Dr. and Shed Rd
• Proposed $250,000 from Water Capital and Contingency Fund for on-demand water meters
• Sale of a 2019 International 4300 Boom Truck to the Town of Benton for $50,000
• Emergency repair of watermain and storm drain at Hamilton Rd and Martin Ln for $30,800

The Bossier City Council adopted four ordinances adding $50,000 to the engineering budget, $250,000 for water meters, $50,000 for a boom‑truck sale, and $30,800 for emergency water‑main repairs, all with unanimous votes. Several motions to introduce additional ordinances—covering a $200,000 sewer lift station, ad valorem taxes, arena fund changes, and a street‑improvement change order—were also carried unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 91: added $50,000 to the General Fund Engineering Department budget (unanimous yeas)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 92: allocated $250,000 from the Water Capital and Contingency Fund for on‑demand water meters (unanimous yeas)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 93: authorized sale of a 2019 International 4300 Boom Truck to the Town of Benton for $50,000 (unanimous yeas)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 94: declared emergency and appropriated $30,800 from the Water Capital and Contingency Fund for water‑main and storm‑drain repairs (unanimous yeas)
• Motion to introduce ordinance allocating $200,000 for a new sanitary sewer lift station (carried unanimously)
• Motion to introduce ordinance levying ad valorem taxes for 2025 (carried unanimously)
• Motion to introduce ordinance amending the 2025 Arena Operations Special Revenue Fund Budget (carried unanimously)
• Motion to introduce ordinance approving Change Order 1 for the 2024 Citywide Street Improvements Project, increasing contract price by $8,500 to $146,125 (carried unanimously)

Administrative Council

The Administrative Council will conduct hearings regarding the removal of dilapidated structures and blight. The body will also receive a status update on a condemned structure at 613 Edgar Street.

• Blight Hearing for 3924 Ella Street
• Removal recommendation hearing for dilapidated structure at 2580 Tulip Street
• Removal recommendation hearing for dilapidated structure at 2656 Old Minden Road
• Update on condemned dilapidated structure at 613 Edgar Street

The council unanimously approved agenda amendments and the minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting. It declared the property at 3924 Ella Street a nuisance and suspended the sentence until August 26, 2025. The hearing on 2580 Tulip Street was deferred to September 10, 2025. Motions to demolish the structures at 2656 Old Minden Road and 2413 Loreco Street were approved.

• Approved agenda amendment (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 3, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Declared 3924 Ella Street a nuisance, suspended sentence until Aug 26, 2025 (unanimous)
• Deferred hearing on 2580 Tulip Street to Sep 10, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved demolition of structure at 2656 Old Minden Road as soon as legally possible (unanimous)
• Approved demolition of structure at 2413 Loreco Street as soon as legally possible (unanimous)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Planning Commission will review several zoning amendments and conditional use requests. Key items include a proposal for a new shopping center and alcohol sales permits for businesses on Shed Road.

• Zoning change from R-A to B-3 for Two Oaks Plaza shopping center at 5150 Hwy 80
• Zoning change from R-LD to B-1 for a chiropractic office at 2290 Benton Road
• Conditional use approval for low content alcohol sales at 5500 Shed Road
• Conditional use approval for high and low content alcohol sales at 5520 Shed Road
• Approval of the 2025 Metropolitan Planning Commission budget

The commission voted unanimously to approve the agenda after removing item #9. A motion to approve P‑ZON‑000081‑2025 for a public hearing on the Two Oaks Plaza zoning change was also carried unanimously. The application for C‑ZON‑000088‑2025 (2290 Benton Road chiropractic office) was discussed but no formal decision was recorded.

• Agenda approved with removal of item #9 (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing for P‑ZON‑000081‑2025 zoning amendment (unanimous)

City Council

The Bossier City Council will hold a special meeting to receive an update and recommendations from its Investigative Committee. The committee will also be recognized with its appointed members and chair.

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. A motion to defer all committee actions until after the Executive Session scheduled for August 12, 2025 was carried. The vote was Yeas: Chris Smith, Craton Cochran, Debra Ross, Cliff Smith, Vince Maggio; Nays: Brian Hammons; Absent: Joel Girouard. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Deferred committee actions until after Executive Session on Aug 12, 2025 (Yeas: Chris Smith, Craton Cochran, Debra Ross, Cliff Smith, Vince Maggio; Nays: Brian Hammons; Absent: Joel Girouard)

City Council

The Bossier City Council created an Investigative Committee to examine whether public funds were lawfully used to build parking lots at Scot's Audio and Bossier Power Equipment. The committee, led by Council Member Brian Hammons, will review expenditures, subpoena documents, and report findings to the full council within 90 days.

• Resolution 39 of 2025 establishes 3-member committee
• Committee may subpoena documents and compel testimony
• Review focuses on Scot's Audio and Bossier Power Equipment parking lots
• Report due within 90 days of July 1, 2025 adoption

The committee chair briefed members on steps taken to gather information and said the data will be sent to the Legislative Auditor, District Attorney, State Police and Attorney General for review. The assistant city attorney confirmed he provided all documents he had to the city clerk. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were taken.

City Council

The City Council will vote on final readings for sanitation rate adjustments and the purchase of a wheeled excavator. The body will also discuss new ordinances regarding water meters, a vehicle sale to the Town of Benton, and a liquor license for Another Round Lounge.

• Ordinance to adjust sanitation rates (Final Reading)
• Appropriation of $280,000.00 for an EW170 wheeled excavator
• Conditional Use Approval for alcohol sales at Another Round Lounge (1984 Airline Drive, Suite 200)
• Proposed $250,000.00 allocation for on-demand water meters
• Proposed sale of a 2019 International 4300 Boom Truck to the Town of Benton for $50,000.00

The Bossier City Council adopted four ordinances. It created a full‑time Office Manager position that is net neutral to the 2025 budget. It amended sanitation rates for apartments with master meters, effective February 1, 2026. It appropriated $280,000 to buy an EW170 wheeled excavator for streets and drainage maintenance. It authorized the mayor to execute a state agreement for sidewalk and rail‑crossing improvements.

• Approved Ordinance 86 creating a full‑time Office Manager/Administrative Assistant position, net neutral to 2025 budget (unanimous yeas)
• Approved Ordinance 87 amending sanitation rates for apartments with master meters, effective Feb 1 2026 (yeas with two abstentions)
• Approved Ordinance 88 appropriating $280,000 from the Equipment Replacement Fund to purchase an EW170 wheeled excavator for streets and drainage (unanimous yeas)
• Approved Ordinance 89 authorizing the mayor to execute State Project H.016204 agreement for sidewalks and rail‑crossing improvements (unanimous yeas)

City Council

The City Council is conducting a workshop to review the funding and budget history of Public Works services. The body is discussing the current $12 Public Works Fee and exploring alternative funding options, including a potential property millage.

• Review of the $12 Public Works Fee
• Proposal for a 5.7 mill property millage to generate approximately $5,500,000 per year
• Analysis of 2020-2025 budget expenditures and revenues
• Discussion of animal control intake costs at $233 per animal
• Review of DOTD reimbursement of approximately $66,000 per year for I-20 and I-220 maintenance

The Bossier City Council held a workshop on July 28, 2025 to discuss a proposed increase to the Public Works fee. The City Administrator presented the fee history and justification, and members of the public voiced concerns. After discussion, the council asked the administration to correct the presentation and investigate the audience's concerns. No formal vote was recorded.

• Council requested administration to correct PowerPoint and investigate public concerns (no vote)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several final-reading ordinances, including a $100,000 budget increase for mowing services and a tax reduction audit of municipal finances. New business includes a proposed $280,000 purchase of a wheeled excavator and adjustments to sanitation rates.

• Proposed $100,000 increase for 2025 Public Services and Sanitation Fund mowing services
• Proposed $280,000 appropriation for an EW170 wheeled excavator for street and ditch maintenance
• Ordinance to establish a tax reduction audit of municipal finances covering the preceding 12 fiscal years
• Proposed ordinance to adjust sanitation rates
• Public hearing for amendments to FY 2020-2024 Community Development Block Grant and Cares Act action plans

The Bossier City Council adopted Ordinance 84 establishing a Tax Reduction Audit of municipal finances. It also approved an amendment to the Waggoner Engineering contract, added $100,000 for mowing services, declared certain fuel‑station equipment surplus, and requested a comprehensive plan for I‑20 exit and on‑ramp enhancements. All measures passed with unanimous affirmative votes.

• Adopted Ordinance 84 creating a Tax Reduction Audit program (unanimous AYES, no NAYS, Mr. Hammons absent)
• Approved Ordinance 82 amending the Waggoner Engineering contract, allowing up to $13,000 per month for support services (unanimous AYES, no NAYS, Mr. Hammons absent)
• Approved Ordinance 83 adding $100,000 to the Public Services and Sanitation Fund for mowing services (unanimous AYES, no NAYS, Mr. Hammons absent)
• Adopted Ordinance 85 declaring CNG and E‑85 equipment surplus and authorizing disposal (unanimous AYES, no NAYS, Mr. Hammons absent)
• Adopted Resolution 41 requesting a comprehensive plan for Interstate 20 exit and on‑ramp enhancements (unanimous AYES, no NAYS, Mr. Hammons absent)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Planning Commission will review multiple zoning amendment requests and preliminary plats. Key discussions include converting residential and limited business land to general business use and approving a conditional use permit for alcohol sales.

• Zoning amendment for 9.379 acres at 2240 Vanceville Road from B-1 to B-3
• Preliminary Plat for Brownlee Cove Planned Unit Development (10.802 acres)
• Zoning amendment for 1.837 acres at 4208 Benton Road from R-LD to B-3
• Conditional Use Approval for alcohol sales at Another Round Lounge, 1984 Airline Drive Suite 200
• Zoning amendment for 64.32 acres at 5150 Hwy 80 from R-A to B-3 for Two Oaks Plaza

The Metropolitan Planning Commission voted to postpone the zoning amendment application P-ZON-000056-2025 for the 9.379‑acre tract at 2240 Vanceville Road. The motion to postpone was carried with four votes in favor, none against, and one abstention. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Postponed P-ZON-000056-2025 zoning amendment application until a master plan is submitted (4-0-1)

City Council

The City Council will vote on several emergency sewer main repairs and budget amendments. The body is also deciding on zoning changes for a hair salon and alcohol sales permits for convenience stores.

• Emergency sewer repairs at 4001 Wayne Ave and 1502 Lampkin St ($211,591.86), Shirley Ln ($97,800.00), and Airline Drive & Meadow Creek Dr ($354,231.75)
• Zoning change from I-1 to B-3 for a proposed hair salon at 4438 Viking Drive
• Conditional Use Approvals for alcohol sales at 1819 Airline Drive and 1843 Innovation Drive
• Proposed $100,000 increase to the 2025 Public Services and Sanitation Fund Budget for mowing services
• Establishment of an Investigative Committee to review public funds used for parking lots at Scot's Audio and Bossier Power Equipment

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 72, amending Articles 3, 8, 9, and 18 of the Unified Development Code to add rules for subdivision entrance signs and residential message boards. It also approved several appointments, added new agenda items, approved the meeting minutes, and approved the reading of demolition bids for 1401 Burchett Street.

• Approved addition of agenda item #20 to declare certain city equipment surplus (unanimous)
• Approved addition of agenda item #21 to appoint Craton Cochran to the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission (unanimous)
• Approved the amended agenda (unanimous)
• Appointed Phyllis McGraw as City Clerk (2025‑2029) (unanimous)
• Appointed Chris Smith as City Council President (2025‑2026) (unanimous)
• Appointed Joel Girouard as City Council Vice President (2025‑2026) (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the June 17, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 72 amending the Unified Development Code for sign regulations (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider final readings for ordinances to fund utility relocations and a generator project. The body will also discuss new staffing for Public Works and Finance, and a pricing agreement with AT&T.

• Final reading: $120,500 for water and sewer utility relocations (State Project No. H.001779)
• Final reading: $60,000 from Sewer Capital and Contingency Fund for Riverview Sewer List Station Generator Project
• Proposed $15,000 budget amendment for one temporary Public Works employee ($7,500 General Fund; $7,500 Public Service and Sanitation Fund)
• Proposed pricing schedule agreement with AT&T for telephone and internet circuits
• Resolutions to hire a Water Distribution utility worker and an Accountant I in the Finance Department

The council approved Ordinance No. 70 to appropriate $120,500 for water and sewer relocations tied to State Project No. H.001779. It also adopted Ordinance No. 71 for an additional $60,000 for the Riverview Sewer Lift Station generator project and passed resolutions to hire a utility worker and an accountant. Unanimous motions added a temporary public‑works employee and authorized a pricing agreement with AT&T.

• Ordinance No. 70 appropriating $120,500 for water and sewer utility relocations – adopted (4 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Ordinance No. 71 appropriating $60,000 for Riverview Sewer Lift Station generator – adopted (4 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Resolution 31 authorizing hiring of a utility worker – adopted (4 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Resolution 32 authorizing hiring/promoting an Accountant I – adopted (4 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Motion to add one temporary Public Works employee and amend budgets by $7,500 each – unanimous approval
• Motion to let Mayor execute a pricing schedule agreement with AT&T – unanimous approval

Fire & Police Civil Service Board

The Bossier City Fire & Police Civil Service Board approved all listed police personnel action forms and fire personnel action forms. It also approved applications for promotional and competitive examinations for police and fire positions, including communications officer, chief of communications, jailer, deputy chief, assistant chief of training, fire IT specialist, chief of administration, and fire chief. All motions passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved police personnel action forms – vote all in favor
• Approved applications for police promotional exams (Communications Officer II, Chief of Communications, Jailer II) – vote all in favor
• Approved fire personnel action forms – vote all in favor
• Approved applications for fire promotional exams (Deputy Chief, Assistant Chief of Training, Fire IT Specialist) – vote all in favor
• Approved applications for competitive exam of Chief of Administration – vote all in favor
• Approved applications and roll call for competitive exam of Fire Chief – vote all in favor

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Planning Commission will review several zoning amendment requests and conditional use applications for businesses. The body is also discussing updates to subdivision regulations within the Unified Development Code.

• Zoning amendment for a salon at 4438 Viking Drive (I-1 to B-3)
• Zoning amendment for a financial investment office at 2320 Swan Lake Road (R-A to B-1)
• Zoning amendment for commercial marketing at 2240 Vanceville Road (B-1 to B-3)
• Conditional use approvals for off-premise alcohol sales at 1843 Innovation Drive and 1819 Airline Drive
• Contract with EisnerAmper to create a land feasibility property assessment tool

The Metropolitan Planning Commission approved agenda items unanimously. The commission then approved application C-ZON-000050-2025 to change the zoning of 4438 Viking Drive from I-L (Light Industrial) to B-3 (General Business) for a salon. Approval is conditioned on the Calliope Court Business Association executing covenants with at least 75% owner approval within 45 days after the City Council’s decision. The motion carried unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved C-ZON-000050-2025 zoning amendment for 4438 Viking Drive, conditioned on 75% covenant approval within 45 days (unanimous)

Administrative Council

The Administrative Council will hold hearings to review recommendations for the removal of two dilapidated structures. Both properties are cited for being below minimum housing codes and for the owners' failure to comply with city code requests.

• Hearing for removal of dilapidated structure at 1401 Burchett Street
• Hearing for removal of dilapidated structure at 613 Edgar Street

The council unanimously approved its agenda and the minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting. It also voted to demolish the dilapidated structure at 1401 Burchett Street as soon as legally possible. For the 613 Edgar Street building, demolition was approved but suspended until December 5, 2025, with the owner required to provide a status update at the August 12, 2025 meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 3, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved demolition of 1401 Burchett St structure as soon as legally possible (unanimous)
• Approved demolition of 613 Edgar St structure, suspended until Dec 5, 2025 with owner update at Aug 12, 2025 (unanimous)

City Council

The Bossier City Council will decide on several ordinances, including a $498,007.04 emergency sewer repair allocation, a conditional use approval for alcohol sales at The Hub lounge, and utility relocations for State Project H.001779. The meeting also includes a bid opening for the Chinaberry Turn Lane project and a resolution to replace a deputy position in the Marshal's office.

• Approve $498,007.04 emergency sewer repair from Sewer Capital and Contingency Fund
• Conditional Use Approval for alcohol sales at The Hub, 3325 Industrial Drive
• Introduce $120,500 utility relocation ordinance for State Project H.001779
• Amend Unified Development Code for subdivision entrance signs and residential message boards
• Authorize replacement of one full-time deputy position in Bossier City Marshal's office

The Bossier City Council approved three ordinances and one resolution. It declared an emergency for sewer repairs at Golden Meadows #2 Lift Station, allocating $498,007.02 from the Sewer Capital and Contingency Fund. It also approved a conditional use for alcohol sales at The Hub lounge, allocated an additional $100,000 for the Bardot Drainage Basin project, and authorized replacing a deputy in the Marshal's Office. All votes were unanimous (5-0) with two members absent.

• Approved emergency sewer repair funding of $498,007.02 (5-0)
• Approved conditional use for alcohol sales at The Hub, 3325 Industrial Drive (5-0)
• Approved $100,000 additional allocation for Bardot Drainage Basin design (5-0)
• Authorized replacement of one full-time deputy in Marshal's Office (5-0)
• Approved Bossier Press Tribune as official journal for 2025-2026 (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for $120,500 water/sewer utility relocations (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for $60,000 Riverview Sewer Lift Station generator (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance amending Unified Development Code for signs (unanimous)

City Council

The Bossier City Council will vote on several ordinances, including a $1.2 million conversion of alternative fuel stations to diesel/unleaded for the city fleet and a $77,220 emergency sewer repair at the Boardwalk Lift Station. Additional items include a $100K drainage design grant allocation and a proclamation for National Maritime Day.

• $77,220.90 emergency sewer repair at Boardwalk Lift Station
• $1,200,000 conversion of alternative fuel stations to diesel/unleaded for city fleet
• $100,000 additional allocation for Bardot Drainage Basin design services
• Proclamation of May 22, 2025 as National Maritime Day
• Appointment of Andy Bajnauth as City Engineer

The council adopted Ordinance No. 66 of 2025, authorizing $77,220.90 from the Sewer Capital and Contingency Fund to rehabilitate the Boardwalk lift station influent manhole. It also approved a resolution proclaiming May 22, 2025 as National Maritime Day and a resolution canvassing the May 3 special election charter amendments. All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance No. 66 of 2025 appropriating $77,220.90 for sewer lift station repair (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution joining the President to proclaim National Maritime Day May 22, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 26 of 2025 canvassing and declaring results of the May 3 charter amendment election (unanimous)
• Approved motion to amend Ordinance 50 of 2024, adding $100,000 from the Streets and Drainage Fund for design services (unanimous)
• Took bids for Riverview Lift Station Generator project under advisement (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and minutes for the meeting (unanimous)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Bossier City Metropolitan Planning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on several zoning changes, conditional use permits, and plat amendments. Key items include a request to rezone 1.09 acres at 1330 Swan Lake Road from B-2 to B-3 for a liquor store, and a conditional use approval for high- and low-content alcohol sales at a lounge on Industrial Drive. The commission will also consider amendments to the Unified Development Code adding sign regulations for subdivisions and updating subdivision regulations.

• Zoning amendment for proposed liquor store at 1330 Swan Lake Road (C-ZON-000027-2025)
• Conditional use for sale of high and low content alcohol at The Hub, 3325 Industrial Drive (C-ALC-000036-2025)
• Amendments to Unified Development Code Articles 3, 8, 9, and 18 adding residential subdivision sign regulations (C-MISC-000012-2025, P-MISC-000013-2025)
• Amended master development plan for Chene Rouge Subdivision, 414.27 acres west of Bellevue Road (P-AM-MAS-000061-2025)
• Zoning amendment for commercial office space at 2320 Swan Lake Road from R-A to B-1 (P-ZON-000053-2025)

The Metropolitan Planning Commission approved eight items, including multiple amended plats, a conditional use for a lounge, and amendments to the Unified Development Code sign regulations. The zoning amendment request for a liquor store at 1330 Swan Lake Road was not approved because no motion was made. All approvals were adopted unanimously.

• Application C-ZON-000027-2025 zoning amendment for liquor store at 1330 Swan Lake Road denied (no motion)
• Approved C-ALC-000036-2025 Conditional Use for The Hub lounge at 3325 Industrial Drive (unanimous)
• Approved C-PLAT-000038-2025 amended plat for JHD Subdivision at 2315 E. Texas Street (unanimous)
• Approved C-PLAT-000048-2025 amended plat for MTV LLC Development Unit 2 at 2507 Viking Drive (unanimous)
• Approved C-PLAT-000057-2025 amended plat for Harrison Business Park Unit 6 at 4717‑4719 Viking Drive (unanimous)
• Approved P-AM-MAS-000061-2025 amended master development plan for Chene Rouge Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved P-PLAT-000051-2025 preliminary plat for Chene Rouge Subdivision Unit 2 (unanimous)
• Approved C-MISC-000012-2025 amendments to Unified Development Code sign regulations (unanimous)

City Council

The Bossier City Council will hold public hearings and final readings on eight ordinances, including appropriations for drainage improvements, converting alternative fuel stations, and funding the sports commission and planning commission. New business includes a conditional use approval for alcohol sales at a convenience store and two personnel hiring resolutions. The council will also approve minutes from the April 22 regular meeting.

• Adopt ordinance to convert Alternative Fuel Stations for city fleet ($1,200,000 from Equipment Replacement Fund)
• Adopt ordinance for Carriage Oaks Drainage Improvements change order (+$8,957.50, total $147,070.50)
• Adopt ordinances for Central Plaza Ditch improvements ($120,000) and Burns Drive drainage improvements ($100,000)
• Adopt ordinance appropriating $52,500 from Hotel/Motel Taxes to Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission
• Conditional Use Approval for low-content alcohol sales at Murphy Oil USA, 100 Benton Spur Road

The Bossier City Council adopted six ordinances, all passing unanimously (6‑0). They approved a $8,957.50 increase for the Carriage Oaks drainage project, $120,000 for Central Plaza Ditch restoration, $100,000 for Burns Drive drainage, $1,200,000 to convert alternative fuel stations, a $283,598.87 change order for the Water Main Improvement Project, and a $9,880.95 salary increase for a water‑treatment position.

• Approved Ordinance No. 57 – increase Carriage Oaks Drainage contract by $8,957.50 (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 58 – appropriate $120,000 for Central Plaza Ditch improvements (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 59 – appropriate $100,000 for Burns Drive drainage improvements (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 60 – appropriate $1,200,000 to convert alternative fuel stations (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 61 – approve Change Order #1 for Water Main project, adding $283,598.87 (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 62 – reclassify senior water‑treatment operator, increasing budget by $9,880.95 (6‑0)

Fire & Police Civil Service Board

The Bossier City Fire & Police Civil Service Board will meet to approve the agenda and minutes from April 23, 2025. No old business is listed for either department. The board will consider a letter of complaint from Captain Chad Presley regarding the re-advertisement of the Fire Chief exam. The meeting may include an executive session for investigative proceedings.

• Consider letter of complaint from Captain Chad Presley to re-advertise Fire Chief exam

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes. It then voted 3‑1 to approve Captain Chad Presley’s letter of complaint to re‑advertise the fire chief exam. No other business was taken.

• Approve agenda for March 19, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approve and dispense with reading of April 23, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approve letter of complaint to re‑advertise fire chief exam (3‑1)

Fire & Police Civil Service Board

The Bossier City Fire & Police Civil Service Board will meet to approve personnel action forms, call for promotional exams in both departments, and adopt a new classification plan for Chief of Administration. They will also review applications and roll call for the Fire Chief position. No old business is listed.

• Approve to call for exams for promotional positions of Police Communications Officer II, Chief of Communications, and Jailer II
• Approve exam scores for Administrative Assistant to the Fire Chief and Fire Prevention Officer
• Approve to call for exams for promotional positions of Deputy Chief, Assistant Chief of Training, and Fire IT Specialist
• Approve to adopt new classification plan for Chief of Administration as posted in the public hearing notice
• Approve applications and roll call for the position of Fire Chief

The Civil Service Board approved all agenda items unanimously. This included personnel action forms for both police and fire departments, calls for promotional exams, adoption of a new classification plan for the Chief of Administration, and approval of applications for the Fire Chief position. All votes were recorded as in favor of each motion.

• Approved police personnel action forms (unanimous)
• Approved call for exams for Police Communications Officer II, Chief of Communications, and Jailer II (unanimous)
• Approved fire personnel action forms (unanimous)
• Approved exam scores for Administrative Assistant to the Fire Chief and Fire Prevention Officer (unanimous)
• Approved call for exams for Deputy Chief, Assistant Chief of Training, and Fire IT Specialist (unanimous)
• Approved adoption of new classification plan for Chief of Administration (unanimous)
• Approved call for exam for new competitive position of Chief of Administration (unanimous)
• Approved applications and roll call for the position of Fire Chief (unanimous)

Fire & Police Civil Service Board

The Bossier City Fire & Police Civil Service Board will hold a public hearing on April 23, 2025, to consider adopting a new classification, Chief of Administration, within the Fire Department. Unless cause is shown against it, the board will vote to approve the new class in proposed or revised form.

• Public hearing to adopt new classification: Chief of Administration (Fire Department)

City Council

The City Council will consider several funding appropriations for drainage and infrastructure, including fuel station conversions and a digital sign replacement. The body will also vote to declare the results of a March 29 special election regarding City Charter amendments.

• Appropriation of $1,200,000 from the Equipment Replacement Fund for fleet Alternative Fuel Stations
• Appropriation of $200,000 from the Parkway Capital Projects Fund for a digital sign at Municipal Complex
• Appropriation of $120,000 for Central Plaza Ditch and $100,000 for Burns Drive drainage improvements
• Proposed requirement for Council notice on Risk Management or City Attorney payments over $75,000
• Resolution to declare results of the March 29, 2025, special election on City Charter amendments

The Bossier City Council adopted multiple ordinances, including a $1.2 M appropriation from the Equipment Replacement Fund to convert alternative fuel stations for the city fleet, a $200,000 appropriation to replace the municipal digital sign, and funding for drainage improvements on Central Plaza and Burns Drive. It also approved contracts for radio maintenance with Motorola Solutions and system maintenance with Shreveport Communications, and authorized hiring a part‑time accountant with a $13,275 budget increase. A motion to require prior Council notice for payments over $75,000 failed.

• Approved $1.2 M appropriation from Equipment Replacement Fund for alternative fuel stations (unanimous)
• Approved $200,000 appropriation from Parkway Capital Projects Fund to replace municipal digital sign (unanimous)
• Approved $120,000 appropriation from Streets and Drainage Fund for Central Plaza ditch improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 appropriation from Streets and Drainage Fund for Burns Drive drainage improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $13,275 appropriation to add a part‑time accountant in Finance Department (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Motorola Solutions for radio maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Shreveport Communications for city systems maintenance (unanimous)
• Motion requiring prior Council notice for payments over $75,000 failed (Yeas: Smith, Hammons; Nays: Montgomery Jr., Williams, Free, Maggio; Absent: Darby)

City Council

The Bossier City Council is holding a special meeting to consider adopting a resolution that repeals and re-enacts Resolution 1 of 2024, which establishes rules for the council's organization, officer elections, meeting times, public comment, and decorum. The resolution is up for first and final reading, meaning it will be voted on at this meeting.

• Adoption of Resolution to repeal and re-enact Resolution 1 of 2024, setting council procedural rules
• Rules cover election of President Pro-tem and Vice President Pro-tem, regular bi-weekly meetings at 3:00 PM, and special meeting procedures
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker, with a maximum of 8 speakers per agenda item and 45 minutes total
• New policy for ADA accommodations allowing remote participation and written comment for disabled individuals

The City Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It then adopted Resolution No. 21 of 2025, which repeals and reenacts Resolution No. 1 of 2024 to establish rules for council organization, meeting schedules, quorum, voting, and officer elections. The resolution was adopted without recorded dissent.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 21 of 2025 repealing and reenacting Resolution No. 1 of 2024 (unanimous)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Planning Commission will hold public hearings and take action on several development proposals, including a zoning amendment from B-1 to B-3 for a proposed convenience store/gas station, preliminary plats for two subdivisions, a planned unit development, and a conditional use for alcohol sales at a Murphy Oil USA store. The commission will also conduct a preliminary hearing on a zoning amendment to allow a liquor store at 1330 Swan Lake Road, elect a chairman pro tem due to absences, and discuss lot sizes.

• Zoning amendment from B-1 to B-3 for a convenience store/gas station on 1.768 acres (P-ZON-000009-2025)
• Conditional use approval for retail sale of low-content alcohol at Murphy Oil USA, 100 Benton Spur Road (C-ALC-000017-2025)
• Preliminary plat for Parkway Place Subdivision Unit No.2, 4.25 acres, 14 lots north of Rossie Lee Drive (C-PLAT-000001-2025)
• Planned Unit Development for Lowe Marlena Phase 5, 2.904 acres south of Marlena Street (C-PUD-000030-2025)
• Preliminary hearing on zoning amendment from B-2 to B-3 for a proposed liquor store at 1330 Swan Lake Road (C-ZON-000027-2025)

The Metropolitan Planning Commission approved a special election for Chairman Pro Tem and several development applications, including a preliminary plat for the Parkway Place Subdivision, a zoning amendment for a convenience store/gas station, and a conditional use for alcohol sales at Murphy Oil. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved special election of Chairman Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Approved C-PLAT-000001-2025 preliminary plat for Parkway Place Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved P-ZON-000009-2025 zoning amendment to B-3 for convenience store/gas station (unanimous)
• Approved C-ALC-000017-2025 conditional use for alcohol sales at Murphy Oil (unanimous)

City Council

The Bossier City Council is holding a special meeting to vote on a resolution that repeals and replaces Resolution 1 of 2024, updating the council's organizational rules. The new rules cover officer elections, meeting times, public comment procedures, and accommodations for persons with disabilities under Act 393. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Adopt resolution repealing and re-enacting Resolution 1 of 2024 to update council rules (first and final reading)

Administrative Council

The Administrative Council will hold a public hearing to review a recommendation to demolish a dilapidated structure at 1115 Traffic Street. The property is deemed below minimum housing codes, and the owner has failed to comply with repair requests. If the city demolishes it, costs will become a lien on the property.

• Hearing to review recommendation for removal of dilapidated structure at 1115 Traffic Street

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It also unanimously approved the minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting. The council unanimously voted to condemn and demolish the dilapidated house at 1115 Traffic Street as soon as legally possible.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 11, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Condemned and ordered demolition of 1115 Traffic Street house (unanimous)

City Council

The Bossier City Council will vote on several ordinances on final reading, including budget amendments for streets ($75,000) and a sewer pilot project ($42,558), and a change order for Brownlee Road Rehabilitation (increase of $212,903). New business includes a conditional use approval for alcohol sales at Chasing Aces (1111 W Second St), contracts for radio and system maintenance with Motorola and Shreveport Communications, and a $200,000 appropriation for a digital sign at Municipal Complex. The council will also enter executive session to discuss prospective litigation regarding the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Project.

• Conditional Use Approval for on-premise alcohol sales at Chasing Aces, 1111 West Second Street
• Change Order 1 for Brownlee Road Rehabilitation: increase of $212,903 to total $1,327,577.75
• Ordinance appropriating $42,558 from sewer capital fund for SciCorp BioLog Sludge Reduction pilot at NE WWTP
• Ordinance appropriating $200,000 from Parkway Capital Projects Fund to replace digital sign at Municipal Complex
• Resolution supporting property exchange between City, Bossier Parish Police Jury, and SWEPCO

The Bossier City Council adopted several ordinances that raise funds for streets, drainage, sewer projects, water operations, and a road rehabilitation contract. A motion to add a new business item failed, while the agenda and prior meeting minutes were approved unanimously. All ordinances were adopted with unanimous support.

• Failed motion to add New Business #10 – 6 yeas, 1 nay
• Approved agenda – unanimous vote
• Approved minutes of March 25, 2025 – unanimous vote
• Adopted Ordinance No.44: increase Streets and Drainage Fund by $75,000 – unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance No.45: appropriate $42,558 from Sewer Capital Fund for pilot project – unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance No.46: increase Brownlee Road Rehabilitation contract by $212,903 to $1,327,577.75 – unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance No.47: increase Water Fund by $6,000 for building repairs – unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance No.49: increase Sewer Fund by $5,000 for software compliance – unanimous

City Council

The Bossier City Council will hold public hearings and vote on final readings of several ordinances, including appropriating $400,000 for the Riverview Sewer Lift Station Generator, a contract for Northgate Road streetscape design, and renovation of City Hall Council Chambers. New business includes introducing a conditional use for Lucky Liquor and Wine at 4970 Barksdale Blvd, a change order increase for the Brownlee Road Rehabilitation Project, and various budget amendments.

• Appropriate $400,000 from Sewer Capital and Contingency Fund for Riverview Sewer Lift Station Generator Project (Final Reading)
• Conditional use approval for Lucky Liquor and Wine retail alcohol sales at 4970 Barksdale Blvd, Suite 500 and 600 (First and Final Reading)
• Change Order 1 for Brownlee Road Rehabilitation Project with $212,903 increase to $1,327,577.75 (First Reading)
• Renovation of City Hall Council Chambers (Final Reading)
• Appropriate $42,558 from sewer capital fund for SciCorp BioLog pilot at NE WWTP (First Reading)

The Bossier City Council adopted six ordinances. It transferred $47,262.50 of surplus sewer funds for the South Bossier sewer design, appropriated $400,000 for the Riverview Sewer Lift Station generator, authorized a three‑year internet service agreement with Lumen Technologies up to $2,159.20 per month, approved a cooperative agreement with LSU AgCenter, contracted Waggoner Engineering for Northgate Road design services, and approved a $600,000 renovation of the City Hall Council Chambers using the 2025 Jail and Municipal Building Fund. All measures passed unanimously except the chambers renovation, which recorded one nay vote.

• Approved transfer of $47,262.50 surplus sewer funding for South Bossier design (unanimous)
• Approved $400,000 appropriation for Riverview Sewer Lift Station generator project (unanimous)
• Authorized three‑year internet agreement with Lumen Technologies up to $2,159.20 per month (unanimous)
• Authorized cooperative agreement with LSU AgCenter (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Waggoner Engineering for Northgate Road design services ($167,000 design fee plus related fees) (unanimous)
• Approved $600,000 renovation of City Hall Council Chambers (1 nay vote)
• Approved use of 2025 Jail and Municipal Building Fund for council chambers renovation (unanimous on motion)
• Authorized Mayor to sign all related documents for each ordinance (unanimous)

Fire & Police Civil Service Board

The Bossier City Fire & Police Civil Service Board will meet on March 19, 2025, to handle several personnel matters. They will re-appoint Steve Moran to the board, approve seniority lists for both police and fire departments, and review applications for upcoming exams. New business includes approval of personnel action forms, discussion of a proposed Chief of Administration classification for public hearing, and consideration of a letter from Mayor Thomas Chandler requesting a Fire Chief exam. The board may also enter executive session for investigative proceedings.

• Re-appointment and swearing in of Steve Moran for a term on the Civil Service Board
• Approval of seniority lists for Police and Fire Departments
• Approval of applications and roll call for Fire Prevention Officer exam
• Approval of applications and roll call for Administrative Assistant to the Fire Chief exam
• Review of proposed Chief of Administration classification and letter from Mayor Thomas Chandler requesting Fire Chief exam

The Bossier City Fire & Police Civil Service Board approved its agenda and the minutes from the January 22, 2025 meeting. It reappointed Stephen G. Moran to the board and approved seniority lists for both the police and fire departments. The board also approved a series of personnel action forms for police and fire staff, and authorized a review of the proposed Chief of Administration classification for a future public hearing.

• Approved agenda for March 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Jan 22, 2025 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Stephen G. Moran to the Civil Service Board (unanimous)
• Approved seniority list for the Police Department (unanimous)
• Approved seniority list for the Fire Department (unanimous)
• Approved police department personnel action forms (unanimous)
• Approved fire department personnel action forms (unanimous)
• Approved review of proposed Chief of Administration classification for public hearing (unanimous)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use request for Chasing Aces Sports Entertainment, LLC. The applicant is seeking approval to sell high and low content alcohol for on-premise consumption at a sports entertainment center.

• Conditional Use Approval request for alcohol sales at 1111 West 2nd Street
• Proposed alcohol service at a 30-seat restaurant and upscale sports bar
• Project building area of approximately 19,300 square feet
• Proposed hours of operation: Monday–Sunday, 9:00am to 11:00pm

The Metropolitan Planning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit for Chasing Aces Sports Entertainment, LLC to sell high- and low-content alcohol for on-premise consumption at 1111 West 2nd Street. The applicant noted the facility, near Margaritaville, is expected to open around mid-June 2025. The motion carried 4-0 with three members absent.

• Approved conditional use C-ALC-000019-2025(SC) for alcohol sales at Chasing Aces (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda as written (4-0)

Fire & Police Civil Service Board

The Bossier City Fire & Police Civil Service Board will meet to approve minutes, reappoint Steve Moran to the board, and discuss personnel matters including seniority lists, exam applications, and personnel action forms. New business includes reviewing a proposed Chief of Administration classification and a mayoral request for a fire chief exam. The board may also enter executive session regarding misconduct allegations.

• Reappointment and swearing in of Steve Moran to the Civil Service Board
• Approval of seniority lists for Police and Fire Departments
• Approval of applications for Fire Prevention Officer exam and Administrative Assistant to the Fire Chief exam
• Review of proposed Chief of Administration classification for adoption at a public hearing
• Consideration of Mayor Thomas Chandler's letter requesting a Fire Chief exam

Administrative Council

The Administrative Council will hold a hearing to review the recommended demolition of a structure at 4711 Jeb Stuart Place. The property is cited for failing to meet minimum housing codes and the owner's failure to comply with requests for repairs.

• Hearing for removal of dilapidated structure at 4711 Jeb Stuart Place
• Demolition costs to be applied as a lien to the property if performed by the City

City Council

The Bossier City Council will hold final readings on several major appropriations, including $2.5 million for a fire department vehicle maintenance building and $595,816 for shooting range improvements. New business includes emergency sewer repairs totaling over $1 million, a $400,000 sewer lift station generator project, and a resolution to renegotiate the sales tax collection agreement with the Bossier Parish School Board.

• $2.5M from Emergency Medical Services Capital Fund for fire department vehicle maintenance building
• $595,816 from 2018 LCDA Bond Fund for shooting range improvements
• Emergency sewer repairs: $689,092 for 42-inch influent gravity main collapse at NE WWTP and $395,020 for Clovis St. sewer system
• $400,000 from Riverboat Gaming Capital Project Fund for Riverview Sewer Lift Station Generator
• Resolution to renegotiate joint sales tax collection agreement with Bossier Parish School Board

The Bossier City Council approved several ordinances, including a $2.5 million appropriation for a fire department vehicle maintenance building and garage, and a $595,816 appropriation for a police shoot house. They also authorized design contracts for street improvements and renewed a hotel/motel tax agreement. Emergency sewer repairs were declared and funded, and several other items were introduced for future consideration.

• Approved $2.5M for fire dept vehicle maintenance building/garage (unanimous)
• Approved $595,816 for police shoot house at shooting range (unanimous)
• Authorized $60,000 design contract with Beast Engineering for Benton Road (LA 3) improvements (unanimous)
• Authorized $70,000 design contract with Beast Engineering for 2025 Citywide Street Improvements (unanimous)
• Renewed cooperative endeavor agreement with Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau (unanimous)
• Declared emergency and appropriated $689,092.22 for sewer manhole and gravity main repairs (unanimous)
• Declared emergency and appropriated $395,020 for sewer system replacement along Clovis St. (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to temporarily increase sergeant positions by one (unanimous)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Bossier City Metropolitan Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on ten items including conditional use approvals for alcohol sales, parking reductions, and landscaping buffers, as well as preliminary plats for new subdivisions. The board will also consider amendments to the Unified Development Code regarding subdivision entrance signs, residential message boards, and political signage. Additionally, a preliminary hearing will be held on a zoning amendment to allow a convenience store/gas station.

• Conditional use for alcohol sales (high and low content) at 4970 Barksdale Blvd, suite 500 & 600 (rehearing after being tabled in February)
• Preliminary plat for Marlena Park Subdivision Unit 2 (7.322 acres) at 4351 Marlena
• Preliminary plat for Parkway Place Subdivision Unit No.2 (4.25 acres) north of Rossie Lee Drive and west of Longstreet Place
• Amended plat for Murphy USA fueling station at 1819 Airline Drive
• Proposed amendments to Articles 3, 8, 9 and 18 of the Unified Development Code adding regulations for subdivision entrance signs, residential message boards, and political signage

The Metropolitan Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for Lucky Liquor and Wine at 4970 Barksdale Blvd., Suite 500 & 600, with a condition that hours not exceed 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The vote was 5-2, with members Schuldt and Thigpen opposed. The approval came after several nearby residents spoke against the store, citing concerns about crime, traffic, and quality of life.

• Approved C-ALC-000199-2024 for Lucky Liquor and Wine with a condition of hours not to exceed 9 p.m. (9 a.m.-9 p.m.), carried 5-2.
• Approved P-PUD-000224-2024 for The Ascent on 80 Phase 2, a Planned Unit Development for 10 apartment buildings (80 units) on 9.24 acres, unanimously.
• Approved C-PLAT-000244-2024 for the preliminary plat of Marlena Park Subdivision Unit 2, unanimously.
• Postponed C-PLAT-000001-2025 for Parkway Place Subdivision Unit No. 2 until the April meeting at the applicant's request.
• Approved C-USE-000006-2025 for Men of Courage, waiving parking requirements for a coffee house at 315 Montgomery Street, unanimously.
• Approved C-PLAT-000010-2025 for an amended plat at 1819 Airline Drive for a Murphy USA fueling station, unanimously.
• Approved C-USE-000014-2025 for a front landscaping buffer reduction to 10 feet for a convenience store at 4911 Commerce Drive, unanimously.
• Approved C-USE-000016-2025 for a full waiver of the landscaping buffer for a construction business at 3013 Old Minden Rd., unanimously.

City Council

The Bossier City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on several ordinances, including a zoning change for a proposed Murphy Oil USA convenience store with fuel sales at 1819 Airline Drive. Other key items include a $2.5M allocation for a Fire Department vehicle maintenance building, design contracts for Benton Road and citywide street improvements, and a conditional use approval for alcohol sales at Red River Billiards.

• Amend zoning from R-LD and B-2 to B-3 for 1.227-acre tract at 1819 Airline Drive for Murphy Oil USA convenience store with fuel sales
• Appropriate $2.5M from 2025 Emergency Medical Services Capital Fund to build Fire Department vehicle maintenance building
• Authorize $595,816 from 2018 LCDA Bond Fund for shooting range improvements including a shoot house
• Adopt ordinance for 4-way stop sign at Greenacres Boulevard and Fairmont Drive in Greenacres Subdivision
• Approve $595,816 for shooting range improvements including a shoot house

The council approved a rezoning at 1819 Airline Drive to allow a Murphy Oil USA convenience store with fuel sales, and approved several other ordinances and resolutions, including a 4-way stop sign, a conditional use for alcohol sales at Red River Billiards, and the Five Year Capital Projects Plan. All votes were unanimous with Council Member Darby absent.

• Approved rezoning of 1.227 acres at 1819 Airline Drive from R-LD/B-2 to B-3 for Murphy Oil USA convenience store (6-0)
• Approved conditional use for alcohol sales at Red River Billiards, 2090 Brookshire Arena Drive Suite 100 (6-0)
• Approved ordinance for 4-way stop sign at Greenacres Boulevard and Fairmont Drive (6-0)
• Approved audit engagement with Heard, McElroy, & Vestal for pension funds (6-0)
• Approved adding PACE and Strategic Account Management to Tyler Technologies contract at no cost (6-0)
• Approved Municode-Civicplus subscription for code supplements at $2,137/year (6-0)
• Adopted Five Year Capital Projects Plan for 2025-2029 (6-0)
• Approved hiring one Building Maintenance employee due to retirement vacancy (6-0)

City Council

The Bossier City Council holds a regular meeting with public hearings on unfinished business including charter amendments and budget adjustments for water/sewer and infrastructure projects. New business items include conditional use permits for alcohol sales at two venues, a zoning change for a boba tea shop, and several resolutions for personnel actions and appointments.

• Final adoption of charter amendments to Sections 3.01(b) and 4.01
• Change Order 1 for Golden Meadows Turn Lane Project: increase of $55,618.63 to $349,033.63
• Change Order 2 for Airline Drive Rehabilitation Project: increase of $26,413.50 to $1,167,040.54
• Conditional use approval for alcohol sales at Looosiana Bistreaux (2090 Brookshire Arena Dr Suite 200) and Red River Billiards (Suite 100)
• Zoning change from B-1 to B-2 for Bubble and Beans Café at 2910 Shed Road

The Bossier City Council voted unanimously to place charter amendments on the ballot that would impose term limits on council members and the mayor, counting terms served before January 1, 2024. The council also approved several budget amendments, change orders for construction projects, a conditional use for alcohol sales, and a zoning change. A motion to fund EV charging stations failed.

• Adopted Ordinance 18 placing charter amendments for council and mayoral term limits on the ballot (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 19 reclassifying $283,000 from water/sewer capital to operating budgets (7-0)
• Approved Change Order 1 for Golden Meadows Turn Lane Project, increasing contract to $349,033.63 (7-0)
• Approved Change Order 2 for Airline Drive Rehabilitation Project, increasing contract to $1,167,040.54 (7-0)
• Approved conditional use for alcohol sales at Looosiana Bistreaux, 2090 Brookshire Arena Dr. Suite 200 (7-0)
• Approved zoning change from B-1 to B-2 for 2.09 acres at 2910 Shed Road for a boba tea/coffee shop (7-0)
• Motion to introduce ordinance for $80,000 EV charging stations at Boardwalk Parking Garage failed (1-6)
• Adopted Resolution 8 congratulating President Donald J. Trump (7-0)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Planning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on several items, including a zoning amendment to allow a Murphy convenience store with fuel sales at 1819 Airline Drive, a conditional use for alcohol sales at a convenience store on Barksdale Blvd, and preliminary plats for two subdivisions. The commission will also consider amendments to the Unified Development Code regarding signage regulations.

• Conditional use approval for high and low content alcohol sales at Lucky Liquor & Wine, 4970 Barksdale Blvd Suite 500 & 600
• Zoning amendment from R-LD to B-3 for a Murphy gas station at 1819 Airline Drive (southwest intersection of Old Minden Road and Airline Drive)
• Conditional use for a 44.13'x65.17' modular building for the same Murphy gas station
• Preliminary plat for Canes Landing Subdivision Unit No.5 (18.017 acres northwest of Wemple Road)
• Code amendments to Articles 3, 8, 9, and 18 of the Unified Development Code regulating subdivision entrance signs, residential message boards, and political signage

The MPC approved a zoning change and conditional use permit for a Murphy USA convenience store with fuel sales at 1819 Airline Drive, adding an 8-foot composite wall. A separate request for a liquor/convenience store at 4970 Barksdale Blvd was postponed for one month due to applicant confusion over store type. Two preliminary plats and two UDC amendment items were also approved.

• Approved C-ZON-000235-2024 rezoning 1.227 acres from R-LD to B-3 for Murphy USA (unanimous)
• Approved C-USE-000247-2025 conditional use for modular building at 1819 Airline Drive (unanimous)
• Postponed C-ALC-000199-2024 alcohol sales application for one month (unanimous)
• Approved P-PLAT-000219-2024 preliminary plat for Canes Landing Unit 5 (unanimous)
• Approved P-PLAT-000222-2024 preliminary plat for Edgewater Pass Phase 3 (unanimous)
• Approved C-MISC-000012-2025 UDC amendments for public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved P-MISC-000013-2025 UDC amendments for public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 23, 2024 (unanimous)

City Council

The Bossier City Council will vote on calling a special election for voters to decide on proposed amendments to the City Charter (sections 3.01(b) and 4.01). The council will also consider final readings on adjusting the Bossier City Marshal's salary and a cooperative agreement with the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs. Other items include a conditional use permit for alcohol sales at Lucky Palace II restaurant, installation of a 4-way stop sign at Greenacres Boulevard and Fairmont Drive, and approval of change orders for the Golden Meadows Turn Lane Project (+$55,618.63) and Airline Drive Rehabilitation Project (+$26,413.50).

• Resolution calling special election for City Charter amendments (sections 3.01(b) and 4.01)
• Final reading on ordinance adjusting Bossier City Marshal's annual salary and amending General Fund Budget
• Conditional use approval for alcohol sales at Lucky Palace II, 8000 East Texas Street Suite 101
• Ordinance to install 4-way stop sign at Greenacres Boulevard and Fairmont Drive
• Change Order 1 for Golden Meadows Turn Lane Project: increase of $55,618.63 to total $349,033.63; Change Order 2 for Airline Drive Rehabilitation: increase of $26,413.50 to total $1,167,040.54

The Bossier City Council voted unanimously to call a May 3, 2025 special election on two charter amendments that would impose term limits on council members and the mayor. The council also approved a $6,000 salary increase for the City Marshal, a cooperative agreement with the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, and a conditional use permit for alcohol sales at Lucky Palace II restaurant. Several items were introduced for future consideration, including a 4-way stop sign at Greenacres Boulevard and Fairmont Drive, which was continued to the next meeting.

• Adopted Resolution 5 of 2025 calling May 3 special election on charter amendments for council and mayoral term limits (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 15 of 2025 increasing City Marshal salary by $6,000 and amending General Fund budget by $7,300 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 16 of 2025 authorizing Mayor to execute Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 17 of 2025 approving conditional use for alcohol sales at Lucky Palace II, 8000 East Texas St Suite 101 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 6 of 2025 authorizing hiring of a Utility Worker for Water Distribution (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance to amend 2025 Water and Sewer Capital and Operating Fund Budgets
• Introduced ordinance to approve Change Order 1 for Golden Meadows Turn Lane Project, increasing contract to $349,033.63
• Introduced ordinance to approve Change Order 2 for Airline Drive Rehabilitation Project, increasing contract to $1,167,040.54

Fire & Police Civil Service Board

The Bossier City Fire & Police Civil Service Board will consider routine personnel actions, including approval of personnel forms, seniority lists, and exam scores for fire department positions. The board will also review requests from Fire Chief Zagone to schedule exams for a Fire Prevention Officer and an Administrative Assistant, and to create a new competitive Chief of Administration position. The meeting may enter executive session for misconduct investigations.

• Approval of personnel action forms for police and fire departments
• Approval to post 2024 seniority lists for police and fire departments
• Approval of exam scores for Chief of Fire Prevention, Fire Department Mechanic, and Master Mechanic
• Approval of letters from Fire Chief Zagone requesting exams for Fire Prevention Officer and Administrative Assistant to the Fire Chief
• Approval of letter from Fire Chief Zagone requesting creation of competitive Chief of Administration position

The Bossier City Fire & Police Civil Service Board approved personnel action forms for police and fire departments, including hires, promotions, resignations, and suspensions. It also approved posting the 2024 seniority lists for both departments and approved exam scores and requests for new exams and a new position.

• Approved police personnel action forms (all in favor)
• Approved fire personnel action forms (all in favor)
• Approved posting 2024 police seniority list (all in favor)
• Approved posting 2024 fire seniority list (all in favor)
• Approved exam scores for Chief of Fire Prevention, Fire Department Mechanic, Master Mechanic (all in favor)
• Approved exam request for Fire Prevention Officer (all in favor)
• Approved exam request for Administrative Assistant to Fire Chief (all in favor)
• Approved creation of Chief of Administration position (all in favor)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a zoning amendment to rezone 2.09 acres at 2910 Shed Road from B-1 to B-2 for a proposed Bubble and Beans Café, and two conditional use applications for alcohol sales at a billiards arena and a restaurant on Brookshire Arena Drive. The applicants are required to be present.

• Zoning amendment for Bubble and Beans Café (boba tea and coffee shop) at 2910 Shed Road, changing from B-1 to B-2
• Conditional use approval for high and low content alcohol on-premise at Red River Billiards, Suite 100, 2090 Brookshire Arena Drive
• Conditional use approval for high and low content alcohol on-premise at Looosiana Bistreaux, Suite 200, 2090 Brookshire Arena Drive

The Bossier City Metropolitan Planning Commission unanimously approved a zoning amendment for a boba tea and coffee shop at 2910 Shed Road, changing the classification from B-1 to B-2. It also approved two conditional use permits for Red River Billiards at 2090 Brookshire Arena Drive, allowing on-premise sale of high and low content alcohol in two suites. All motions passed unanimously with no opposition.

• Approved zoning amendment C-ZON-000204-2024 for 2910 Shed Road (B-1 to B-2) for Bubble and Beans Café (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use C-ALC-000227-2024 for alcohol sales at Red River Billiards Suite 100 (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use C-ALC-000228-2024 for alcohol sales at Red River Billiards Suite 200 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will vote on annexing 6.459 acres near Barksdale Boulevard and approve $67,861.26 for emergency watermain repairs on Airline Dr. The body will also consider budget amendments for the General Fund and Water and Sewer Fund.

• Annexation of approximately 6.459 acres west of Barksdale Boulevard and south of Curtis Elementary School
• Emergency expenditure of $67,861.26 for watermain blowouts and service replacements on Airline Dr.
• Additional $35,000 appropriation for the 2025 Barksdale Defenders of Liberty Air Show
• Opening of sealed bids for P24-10 Citywide Street Improvements
• Proposed salary adjustment for the Bossier City Marshal

The Bossier City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including annexing 6.459 acres west of Barksdale Boulevard, amending the 2025 General Fund budget for a $4,724 raise funded by the Metropolitan Planning Commission, appropriating an additional $35,000 for the 2025 Barksdale Defenders of Liberty Air Show, amending the 2024 Water and Sewer Fund budget by $42,000, and declaring an emergency for water main repairs costing $67,861.26. The council also authorized the Marshal's Office to replace a position and reappointed Art Schuldt to the MPC Board. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved annexation of 6.459 acres west of Barksdale Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved $4,724 General Fund budget amendment for Engineering salary raise (unanimous)
• Approved $35,000 additional appropriation for 2025 Barksdale Air Show (unanimous)
• Approved $42,000 Water and Sewer Fund budget amendment (unanimous)
• Declared emergency and appropriated $67,861.26 for water main repairs (unanimous)
• Authorized Marshal's Office to replace one position (unanimous)
• Reappointed Art Schuldt to MPC Board (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with LA Dept. of Veterans Affairs (unanimous)

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Bossier City Metropolitan Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and make decisions on four major items: a conditional use for alcohol sales at Lucky Palace II, a landscaping buffer waiver for Thiago Seafood, a sign review for Live! Casino and Hotel, and a zoning amendment to rezone 0.35 acres from residential to general business for a convenience store with fuel. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from December 9, 2024.

• Conditional use approval for high- and low-content alcohol on-premise consumption at Lucky Palace II inside Louisiana Downs (8000 East Texas Street Suite 101)
• Waiver of 20-foot landscaping buffer on Barksdale Blvd. and 10-foot buffer on Central Park Dr. for proposed Thiago Seafood restaurant (1030 Central Park Dr.)
• Conditional use for height and size restrictions on incidental signs at Live! Casino and Hotel Louisiana (711 Live Casino Blvd.)
• Zoning amendment to change 0.35 acres from R-LD to B-3 for a proposed convenience store with fuel sales at 1819 Airline Drive (southwest corner of Old Minden Road and Airline Drive)
• Approval of December 9, 2024 meeting minutes

The Metropolitan Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for Lucky Palace II to sell high and low content alcohol for on-premise consumption at Louisiana Downs. The commission postponed a landscaping buffer waiver request for Thiago Seafood restaurant until DOT requirements are clear and a site plan is provided. A zoning amendment for a proposed Murphy Express gas station at 1819 Airline Drive was approved for public hearing.

• Approved conditional use for alcohol sales at Lucky Palace II, 8000 East Texas St. (unanimous)
• Postponed landscaping buffer waiver for Thiago Seafood at 1030 Central Park Dr. until DOT requirements are clear (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for incidental signs at LIVE! Casino and Hotel, 711 Live Casino Blvd. (unanimous)
• Approved zoning amendment from R-LD to B-3 for 0.35 acres at 1819 Airline Dr. for public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 9, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Bossier City Council will hold final readings on ordinances adjusting water deposit rates and sanitation rates, and appropriating over $14.5 million in funds for water infrastructure projects. New business includes conditional use approvals for alcohol sales at a hotel and casino, an annexation of 6.459 acres, and budget amendments for an engineering raise and air show funding. The council will also consider hiring a temporary police training employee and a tax audit supervisor.

• Final reading of ordinance adjusting water and deposit rates in Public Utilities Department
• Final reading of ordinance appropriating $10,000,000 ARPA funds for Water Treatment Facility Improvements (nanofiltration)
• Final reading of ordinance appropriating $4,500,000 from General Fund for South Bossier Water Booster Pump Station Project
• Conditional use approval for high and low content alcohol sales at Live Casino and Hotel (711 Live Casino Blvd)
• Annexation of approximately 6.459 acres west of Barksdale Boulevard and south of Curtis Elementary School

The Bossier City Council approved ordinances raising water and sanitation rates, effective February 1, 2025, with a 2% water rate increase scheduled for January 1, 2026. The council also appropriated funds for water infrastructure projects, including $10 million for nanofiltration improvements and $4.5 million for a booster pump station. Additionally, conditional use permits for alcohol sales at two hotels were approved.

• Approved water rate increase (Ordinance 1 of 2025) (6-1)
• Approved sanitation rate increase (Ordinance 2 of 2025) (6-1)
• Appropriated $1,455,700 for water sector grant match (unanimous)
• Appropriated $10,000,000 for nanofiltration water treatment (unanimous)
• Appropriated $4,500,000 for South Bossier booster pump station (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for alcohol sales at Home2Suites & Tru by Hilton (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for alcohol sales at Live! Casino and Hotel (unanimous)
• Authorized temporary hire at police training center (unanimous)