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south bossier residents reporting an uptick in vehicle burglaries

Tornado upends lives of Benton residents

By Stacey Tinsley

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South Bossier residents are saying they’ve experienced an increase in attempted car break-ins and are taking steps to protect themselves and their property.

Earlier this month a south Bossier resident, whose identity is being withheld for safety, reported sitting in her home and being startled by mobile alerts indicating someone was touching her husband’s vehicle.

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The home of the Jones family off the Butler Hill Road area in Benton was severly damaged from an EF-2 tornado last week. It was one of four homes severely damaged in the storm, although there were no reported injuries.

Residents begin cleanup and repairs following tornado last week

By Stacey Tinsley & Sean Green newsroom@bossierpress.com

Residents began cleaning up after an EF-2 tornado hit the Butler Hill Road area in Benton around midnight June 20.

Damage included uprooted trees and downed power lines, as well as major damage to three homes in the 1800 block of Butler Hill Road.

Several homes in the 1700 block also sustained damage from winds and falling trees.

Andy Hydro, who has lived at 1740 Butler Hill Rd for 19 years, said on Wednesday night around 11 p.m. he was watching the news and all of a sudden he heard a “hollow type sound.” He described it as the wind blowing hard and something like a train coming through the night near his living room window.

“I got up from my chair and looked out the window through the darkness and I could see debris flying through the air,” said Hydro. “It lasted only a second or two. It wasn’t that long.”

After the frightening sounds dissipated, Hydro and his two sons went outside to check to see what had transpired.

“After it was over, we came outside with flashlights and noticed all of the trees in my yard were down in my neighbor’s yard,” said Hydro.

“Thankfully, nothing touched the

and saw two kids trying to open the vehicle door. I then called the police to report what happened. It was very scary,” said the resident.

Following that incident, a few of the resident’s friends indicated that they had also fallen victim to vehicle burglaries. That caused the resident to install video surveillance cameras outside of her home for protection.

“I am so glad that we installed the cameras. It was definitely money well spent.

It gives you piece of mind,” See, BURGLARIES, Page 3

New Bossier Elementary principal, Haughton and Elm Grove Middle asst. principals named educational leadership. She previously served Plantation Park where she taught secBossier Parish Schools Su- ond and fifth grade. perintendent Mitch Downey “I just want to take a moannounced three new ad- ment and thank you for beministrators at the parish lieving in me and my ability school board meeting Thurs- to carry out the vision that day night, including the new Mr. Coleman and the team principal for Bossier Ele- started last year. I am very mentary, and the new assis- excited about this opportutant principals for nity. I do understand Haughton and Elm that there will be Grove Middle School. challenges, but I do Dr. Norcha Lacy believe that I have has been appointed been made for this,” the new principal at said Lacy.

Bossier Elementary.

Bryant has served Rick Bryant is the Bossier Parish new assistant prinSchools at Parkway cipal at Elm Grove High School as a Middle School. And, Mitch Downey teacher and coach Michael Pedrotty was for almost 20 years. named the new assis“I’m incredibly extant principal at Haughton cited about this opportunity Middle School. to serve our students in this Dr. Lacy has served Boss- new capacity, in this new enier Parish schools for nine vironment, said Bryant. “I years. She has a masters de- feel very fortunate that I get gree in business and adminSee, SCHOOLS, Page 3 istration and a doctorate in

By Stacey Tinsley

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A home in the 1800 block of Butler Hill Road in Benton sustained damage from winds and falling trees last week. house.”

Hydro said he was lucky to escape the damage that might have occurred, similar to what struck just a little further down the road.

“We got up early (Thursday) morning and inspected the outside of the house. All we saw was a few shingles on the ground and some of the siding,” said Hydro.

“Glen, one of my neighbors came

running down after the storm to check in on us and asked if anybody needed any help. He’s been helping us cut trees all morning,” Hydro added.

“If we are cleaning this up on our own, it’s going to take months to clean all this mess up,” he added.

Brittney Brown’s family lives in See, TORNADO, Page 3

Jury looks at quality of life addition for north Bossier subdivision

By Stacey Tinsley

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Bossier Parish Police Jurors started discussions Wednesday during their regular meeting regarding extending a walking trail in Autumn Creek Subdivision.

Parish Engineer Butch Ford reported to the jury that for the past three years, the parish and © 2019 Bossier Newspaper Publishing Co., Inc.

state have been working together to extend the current walking trail in the north Bossier subdivision.

“We have had this in the works for over three years,” Ford said.

“It’s been held up in Baton Rouge [at the state level] in the environmental [review] section.”

Ford then continued by explaining how the new walking

trail would be constructed and where it would lead.

“It will be a 10-foot wide path going all the way from Wemple Road to Cross Creek. We will build a little walking bridge and tie it into the Colonials to their club house,” Ford said. “We will install a push button signal when it crosses Airline.”

Police Juror Tom Salzer then asked Ford how many lanes of traffic are at that particular part of Airline where the signal would be installed. Ford replied there are several traffic factors to mitigate.

“There is a lot going on in that area right there. We have professionals that do it everywhere, we’ve seen it done everywhere,

and we have professionals that are telling us that it will work,” Ford answered.

Federal funds will cover 80 percent of the cost of the project and the remaining 20 percent will be paid for by Bossier Parish.

This project is in the beginning stages and further discussions will be held later this year.

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Bossier City VFW gets renovations that save space, money

By John Paul Radcliffe Special to the Press-Tribune

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VFW Post 4588 in Bossier City.

VFW Post 4588 in Bossier City has begun making new renovations aimed at cost saving and using its space more efficiently.

Forty new LED light fixtures were added along with renovations for their new entrance, an extended canteen, and new flooring throughout the entire facility.

Some of the changes were long overdue, according to Post Commander Ron Delaney.

“Some of the lights and fixtures were as old as the build-

ing which was built back in the 1970s.”

He added there were two light fixtures that never worked, which required him to climb a 12-foot ladder and change bulbs with no success.

However, Delaney said the new fixtures require little to no maintenance. In addition, the LEDs are supposed to burn for 50,000 hours, which are guaranteed to last for at least five years ultimately saving the VFW Hall a big sum of money.

Delaney shined a light on how much the VFW Hall was truly saving when he said, “Within one year, the new

LED lights will have paid for themselves just because of how much energy and money they save.”

Not only are they saving money in the long run, but with the new layout, the VFW Hall is utilizing more of the space which before was only used for storage.

The front entrance, which used to be on the near side of the building, had always caused much trouble for patrons.

“Parking was available all the way around the building, but parking on the opposite See, VFW, Page 3

Rising water could hurt local homes From Staff Reports

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Same villain, different victim.

Roughly two months after local developers and engineers met with the Bossier Parish Police Jury engineering staff to discuss solutions to rising ground water levels and the impact on subdivision streets, the two groups will soon meet again to talk about yet other water-related problems.

Parish Engineer Butch Ford requested the police jury’s roads/subdivision committee meet prior to the July 3 regular meeting to talk about ground water impact on sewer lines and, possibly, on foundations of subdivision homes. The area of concern is the basin between Red Chute Bayou/ Flat River and the Red River from Benton to Bossier City.

Area engineers who design subdivisions in the area will be invited to discuss and help develop strategies to design foundations that will not be impacted by the rising ground water levels. Talk will also include methods to lay sewer lines that will not fail if ground

water continues to rise.

“This area we’re talking about is roughly 40 percent of the parish,” Ford told jury members.

Ford said one solution could be to require soil borings on every subdivision before a building permit is issued. Sample results of the borings would be attached to each plat submitted along with the engineer’s stamp.

“Families are purchasing homes without construction or engineering knowledge and homebuilders are building standard foundations that we know can potentially be undermined by these water table issues,” said Parish Attorney Patrick Jackson.

“It’s reasonable that we would require builders within this river basin to get us a soil sample and slab designs. This water table issue has developed very quickly,” he added.

Ford told jury members his office is currently not approving any subdivision plans, sewer lines or streets “…until we look at this and come up with plan. We have a responsibility to the public.”

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The Military Officers Association of America, Ark-La-Tex Chapter, presented scholarships to winners at their annual Scholarship Dinner on June 8 at Barksdale Air Force Base.

Local MOAA chapter awards scholarships

From Staff Reports

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The Military Officers Association of America, Ark-La-Tex Chapter, recently presented 23 scholarships at their annual Scholarship Dinner on June 8 at Barksdale Air Force Base.

The scholarship committee selected 14 outstanding high school graduates to receive an academic scholarship, and their average GPA was 3.83 on a 4.0 scale with an average composite ACT score of 29.6.

All scholarships are funded by chapter members who gave a little extra when paying their dues and by

members participating in our scholarship matching funds program.

The scholarship program received $7,500 in donations to the matching fund program that allowed the Scholarship Committee to award seven $2,000 scholarships in addition to the thirteen $1,000 scholarships.

Additionally, members of the MOAA Pelican Chapter in Deridder, La., donated their annual chapter scholarship and another scholarship to the Ark-La-Tex Chapter’s scholarships.

The winners are: l Trevor Burke, St. Mark’s in Dallas, Texas ($2,000, Anita Blaufuss

Memorial) l Jacob Barrett, Benton High School, Benton, La. ($2,000, Lt. Col. John Collier Leadership) l Luke Shaffer, Buckeye Christian Academy (Home School), Bossier City, La. ($2,000, Academic Excellence) l Jason Brown, Prosper High School, Prosper, Texas ($2,000, Academic Excellence) l Isabella Silvia, Loyola College Prep, Shreveport, La. ($1,000, Colonel Hackney Memorial) l Darian Green, Benton High See, MOAA, Page 3

Bossier Sheriff’s Young Marines graduates class 37 last week From Staff Reports

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Bossier Sheriff’s Young Marines Class 37 graduated 22 boys and girls June 18 at the Bossier Sheriff’s Office Viking Drive Substation in Bossier City.

They have been training over the past two weeks to earn the title of Young Marine, and the graduation ceremony was the culmination of a lot of hard work.

Bossier Sheriff Julian Whittington oversees the youth program that teaches leadership skills, physical training, teamwork, discipline and confidence-building skills.

The program also instills the Marine Corps values of honor, courage, and commitment, and promotes a healthy drug-free lifestyle.

“The teamwork and discipline they learned in the program will help them develop into the future leaders of tomorrow,” said Sheriff Whittington. “They are setting the foundation to become problems-solvers and team builders, and these are traits that will carry them well in life.”

Chief Deputy Duane Huddleston of the Bossier Sheriff’s Office encouraged the young boys and girls to continue developing leadership skills and traits.

Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Green, Jr., Commander of the 343rd Bomb Squadron, 307th Operations Group, 307th Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, was the

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Bossier Sheriff’s Young Marines Class 37 graduated 22 boys and girls last week at the Bossier Sheriff’s Office Viking Drive Substation in Bossier City. guest speaker. He showed the Young Marines a model of the B-52, and he said it’s his job to lead a team of five people when flying the aircraft. He emphasized the im-

portance of teamwork to get the aircraft airborne and how teamwork will be crucial for them as they move forward in life.

Deputy Lex Webb of the Bossier Sher-

iff’s Office is the Commander of the Bossier Sheriff’s Office Young Marines, and as a former U.S. Marine, he feels right at home with the Young Marines program.

“These kids have stolen my heart!” Dep. Webb said. “It is going to be an amazing adventure and honor watching them grow and mature into fine young ladies and gentleman over the years. Semper Fidelis!”

The recruits ranged in age from 8 to 15 years old, with the average of only 11 years of age. The honor graduate was Bailey Moore, 13; she was also meritoriously promoted to private first class. The Iron Mike Marine Award was presented to Javarion Townsend, 11, for being the boy with the most military bearing during the training, and the Molly Marine Award was presented to Ruhamah Njua, 11, for being the most motivated female. Elijah Gee, 15, received the Motivation Award.

Former Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Robert Moore, Commandant of the Marine Corps League Detachment #875, presented the Floyd L. Baxter Leadership Award to Kristopher French, 14; he was also meritoriously promoted to private first class.

Bossier Sheriff’s Young Marines Class 37 graduates are: Abby Barbo, Leland Barnett, Justin Bell, John Boggs, J.C. Braden, Alex Evans, Jalen Francis, Kristopher See, YOUNG MARINES, Page 3

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Tornado Continued from Page 1

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Butler Hill Road resident Andy Hydro sits on downed trees waiting for an insurance assessment from a tornado that struck the area last week.

the 1800 block of Butler Hill Road. She and her two children, as well as her mother, were home and had just gone to bed when the storm hit.

She said everything went “dead silent” before the sound of a freight train came barreling through her home.

“I heard the trees popping and it was really scary. There is no other sound that I have ever heard like that. Within three minutes, our house was done for,” Brown said.

She said the storm was terrifying, adding, “I wouldn’t wish this experience on anybody. It hasn’t really started settling in until now because I was so focused on making sure that my kids were safe.

It was devastating for me, but it was much harder seeing how devastating it was for my

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said the resident.

Bossier City Public Information Officer Traci Landry said while reported vehicle burglaries have seen an “uptick” in the south Bossier area recently, it’s not exactly an outbreak of criminal activity.

“There has been a slight uptick in reported vehicle burglaries in that area recently. However, we have not seen a rash or outbreak of criminal activity in any particular subdivision.

These types of crimes typically rise in the spring and summer months when the weather is warmer,” said Landry.

Landry says that investigators with the Property Crimes Unit are actively pursuing open vehicle burglary cases.

“The cases are being actively worked by detectives. Investigators with the Property Crimes Unit have an arrest warrant for a subject who has been connected to one of the vehicle burglaries,” she said.

For the year to date, 17 vehicle burglaries have been reported in subdivisions south of Bossier City’s Westgate Drive. That number is down nearly half from last year’s numbers.

From January 1, 2018 to June 20, 2018 there were a total of 31 reported vehicle burglaries.

Car burglaries are one of the easiest crimes to prevent by simply locking your doors. Though many think of a car break-in as a smash-and-grab type scenario, that is far from the

truth.

“Thieves look for an easy opportunity, going around lifting door handles to find an unlocked vehicle. If a vehicle is locked they’ll most likely move on,” said Landry.

The Bossier City Police and Bossier Sheriff’s Office have joined forces to start a campaign preventing car burglaries and thefts.

Called Lock, Observe, Call (LOC), the campaign encourages residents to be mindful of their property and their surroundings.

“The numbers seem to indicate that awareness campaigns like Lock, Observe, Call (LOC) and policing efforts by our department are working,” Landry said.

cious room where drinks and snacks can be served.

This renovation was a major effort to change how auxiliary men and ladies had to squeeze around each other to serve drinks to where, now the canteen desk extends back an extra couple of feet for better mobility.

These renovations had always been on the back burner but soon became a reality when the VFW Hall was given a grant from SWEPCO and Rexel.

“Without them there would not have been the

funding to do the necessary changes at the time,” said Delaney.

Many other companies and services were accredited at the front entrance of the VFW Hall. Donations of materials and services were provided by each of the following companies: Gator Paint Services, Shirley Insulation and Acoustics, Shreveport Electric, C&C Electric and Lighting, Snyder Floor Covering, and Gray’s Welding Service.

All renovations should be completed within the next year.

daughter.”

However, she added that cleanup and recovery is going as well as can be expected. The family is staying in a hotel while hunting for a rent house until their home can be rebuilt.

She said her Herbalife community has rallied around her and her family.

“We have had a really great community behind us. I’m a big part of Herbalife, and my Herbalife family has been what has kept us so positive,” Brown said. “They have been taking donations for us. They are the reason that we have a hotel room to stay in right now.”

On Thursday evening, The National Weather Service’s preliminary survey results showed that an EF-2 torna-

to serve in the community in which I live, and have lived, and raised my children in. It’s an honor to be a part of this community.”

Pedrotty has served Bossier Parish Schools for the past eight years.

Within those eight years, Pedrotty taught at Airline

High School and most recently at Benton Middle School as an instructional coach. Pedrotty was also named the Region 4 American Legion Teacher of the Year in 2015.

“Thank you all for this opportunity of being the new Haughton Middle

do hit the Butler Hill Road area late on the night of June 20 into the early morning of June 21 in the Benton area.

There have been no reported injuries.

“We’re very fortunate and blessed. As bad as it looks, and the property damage is bad, as best as we can tell, no one was hurt or killed,” said Sheriff Julian Whittington.

The home of one of the Bossier Sheriff’s own deputies, Carl Jones, was severely damaged from the storm. The family declined to be interviewed.

“It threw horse trailers and one of our patrol units across the yard, ripped his roof off,” said Sheriff Whittington. “I don’t know how strong of a wind that takes, but it’s got to be pretty powerful.”

School assistant principal.

Its’ a great challenge and I am looking forward to working with Mr. Warren and Mrs. Lee in continuing to build on all of the great work they are doing there,” said Pedrotty.

VFW Continued from Page 2 end was just a hassle because you had to walk all the way around the building just to get in through the only entrance,” said Delaney.

Now, the entrance is better situated as it is between the two parking lots with handicap accessibility and complemented by a new awning.

The entrance is also better protected as it is now between the new front office and the extended canteen room.

The canteen room, once a cramped bar, is now a spa-

YOUNG mARINES Continued from Page 2 French, Elijah Gee, Tristan Gill, Alexia Jackson, Nehemiah Latson, Alexa Mejia, Bailey Moore, Peter Njua, Ruhamah Njua, Shekniah Njua, Jayson Presley, Amanda Richey, Kaden Sutton, Javarion Townsend, and Caleb Walker.

The Young Marines program is a national program founded in 1958 and is the official youth program of the United States Marine

Corps. More than 1,250 young men and women have graduated from the Bossier Sheriff’s Young Marines program since its inception here in 2002.

Young Marines staff members who also trained the boys and girls were Deputies Marissa Townsend and Clay Christian. Young Marines volunteers who helped during the training and ceremony, to include performing color

guard, were Sgt. Meredith Pinkston, 15; and Cpl. Destiny Buckner, 12.

To find out more about the Bossier Sheriff’s Young Marines program, call 9653500, go online at www. bossiersheriff.com or visit the Viking Drive Substation at 2510 Viking Drive in Bossier City.

To see a video of the graduation and gallery of event images, please visit www.bossierpress.com

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The MOAA Louisiana Council of Chapters scholarships winners in Louisiana with Col. Mike Dilda, president of the MOAA Ark-La-Tex Chapter.

MOAA Continued from Page 2 School, Benton, La. ($1,000, Lt. Col. Debusk Memorial) l Brad Davis, Parkway High School, Bossier City, La. ($1,000, Dorothy Spriggs Academic) l l Mary Nordberg, Loyola College Prep, Shreveport, La. ($1,000, Maj. Dan Marcalus Academic) l James Hampton, Providence Classical Academy, Bossier City, La. ($1,000, Lt. Col. Jack Van Epps Memorial) l Anna Munley, Home School ($1,000, Chapter Academic) l Madeleine Kellett, Haughton High School, Haughton, La. ($1,000, Chapter Leadership) l Dylan Baldwin, Parkway High School, Bossier City, La. ($1,000, Chapter Leadership) l Keshaun Garner, Parkway High School, Bossier City, La. ($1,000, Chapter Leadership) Scholarship recipients who were not able to attend the dinner were:

l Joshua Wong, McKinney High School, McKinney, Texas ($2,000, Colonel Steve dePyssler Academic Excellence Scholarship) l Ashley Cooley, Wakeland High School, Frisco, Texas ($2,000, Attorney Patricia Miramon Academic Scholarship) l Sarah Hutchidson, Nacogdoches High School, Nacogdoches High School ($2000, Chapter Academic Scholarship) l Jeremiah Lee, Trinity Christian High School, Salinas, Ca. ($2,000, Chapter Academic Scholarship) l Chandler Burns, Benton High School, Benton, La. (Henry Burns accepted) ($1,000, Colonel Michael Dilda Academic Scholarship) l Chloe Hawkins, Airline High School, Bossier City, La. (Mom and Dad accepting) ($1,000, CMSgt Jimmie Blackmon Memorial Scholarship) l Emily Egan, Starr’s Mill High School, Fayetteville, Ga. ($1,000, Ark-

La-Tex Chapter Academic Scholarship) The MOAA Louisiana Council of Chapters also awarded three scholarships to students in Louisiana. They are: l Caroline Dupree, Airline High School, Bossier City, La. ($1,500, LCOC Academic Excellence) l Aine O’Nuanain, Airline High School, Bossier City, La. (LCOC Academic Excellence) l Alexia Aguillard ($1,500 LCOC Academic Excellence) “The Ark-La-Tex Chapter’s 2019 scholarship award recipients are truly an outstanding group of high school graduates with bright futures,” said Air Force Col. (Ret.) Mike Dilda, president of the MOAA Ark-La-Tex Chapter. “They are the future leaders of our nation in many career fields, and the chapter wishes them every success as they pursue their educational and career goals.”

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Charting a Path Political season is almost Celebrate your here again community this Toward Fiscal July 4 Balance

Every now and then, sandwiched between breathless accounts of the latest political fights on Capitol Hill, a report on the rising tide of deficit spending appears. Then everyone goes back to squabbling about the most recent scandal, and the deficit again slips off the radar screen.

In a sense, it’s hard to blame people for putting spending on the back burner. For one thing, few lawmakers on either side of the political aisle even bring it up — although, as we’ll see, they certainly should.

For another, we’ve been hearing about the deficit for years, and, well, the sky hasn’t fallen. So do we really need to worry?

In a word, yes. The latest edition of “Blueprint for Balance” by The Heritage Foundation proves that conclusively. Things may look rosy now, and yes, the economy is quite strong now. But at our current rates of spending, we’re hurtling toward well, not a cliff, but a ravine.

It’s a simple problem to understand. You can’t spend more than you take in forever.

You can mask the problem for a while by using credit cards, but if the problem isn’t addressed, you’re asking for trouble.

Individuals can’t spend more than they take in. Families can’t do it. And neither can governments. Oh, the latter can paper over the problem for longer, but sooner or later, the bills come due for everyone.

Still, some Americans may assume overspending is a problem for government, not them. Wrong.

“The impact will be felt by all Americans,” the Heritage report says. “Economic research shows that countries carrying such high levels of debt, especially if the debt is on an upward trajectory, experience slower economic growth. Slower growth means less take-home pay for workers and fewer opportunities for Americans to improve their economic well-being and attain financial security.”

Think of our growing economy as a hot-air balloon. Thanks in large measure to policies such as the Trump administration’s drive to cut taxes and reduce EDWIN unnecessary regulations, it’s FEULNER trying to soar. And for now, it’s able to do so.

But growing levels of deficit spending are like a huge sandbag tethered to the balloon.

It’s acting like a drag, keeping the economy from rising as high as it otherwise could. And that sandbag is growing all the time, getting heavier and heavier.

Worse, the fastest growing portions of the federal budget — Social Security, health care, and interest payments — are on automatic pilot. If lawmakers do nothing, those three are on track by 2041 to consume every dollar the government takes in.

That doesn’t mean we can wait 20 years to fix this, by the way. The longer we let it go, the harder it is to fix, and the deeper we get into the ravine.

We’d all feel it — through inflation, for example. Through higher prices on everyday goods and services. Through higher interest rates, which would make it tougher to get a loan to start a business, purchase a car, or buy a better house.

That’s what deficit spending amounts to.

It’s not some dry economic problem for Congress. It’s something that, left unchecked, will weaken our economy. Cause prices to rise. Put dreams of home-ownership and becoming their own boss out of reach for many Americans.

Like so many problems, this can be fixed — provided lawmakers are willing to do what it takes. Now’s the perfect time, when the economy is still strong, to press them to do just that.

Ed Feulner is founder of the Heritage Foundation

As I was commuting to the office one day last week, I had a rare moment where I decided to turn off the sound system in my car, block out all distractions, and just think for a while. I don’t do this very often, but every time that I do, I realize that I need to do it more often. The silence was nice and very refreshing.

While riding along in silence, I realized that It will soon be that time again.

This coming fall, as residents of our great state of Louisiana, we will experience our statewide election cycle. Every four years on a Saturday in mid-October, Louisiana voters go to the polls to cast their votes in the Gubernatorial Primary which for this year, falls on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019.

Candidates will vie for a vast array of statewide political offices including: governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, state attorney general, state treasurer, state commissioner of agriculture and forestry, state commissioner of RANDY insurance, positions on BROWN the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE District 4 for Bossier Parish), and candidates for state senator (Districts 36 and 37 for Bossier Parish) and state representative (Districts 1, 2, 6, 8, 9 and 10 for Bossier Parish). There will also be four statewide constitutional amendments on the October ballot.

There will also be some local political positions on the ballot for Bossier Parish, including sheriff, clerk of court, tax assessor, coroner, police jury (all 12 districts). And, there will be a judgeship for the 26th Judicial District covering Bossier and Webster Parishes. The Gubernatorial General Election or “runoff” will fall on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019.

All of the candidates for the political races mentioned above have not qual-

ified yet, as qualifying runs from Aug. 6-8. However, the picture is becoming pretty clear by now as to who will be running for these political offices. There will be many incumbents running unopposed, but there will also be a few contested races that are sure to be very interesting to watch.

Clearly, there is a lot to think about — this will decide the people who will lead both our state and our parish for the next four years and beyond.

I love our statewide election cycle. It is something that I have had a keen interest in since I was a kid. In fact, on a few occasions in my younger days, I have even had the chance to be a part of a few campaigns, which I have referred to in some of my previous columns.

Let me strongly urge you to be an informed and educated part of this political process. There are some huge decisions to be made in relation to electing the candidates whom we feel are best qualified to lead both our great state of Louisiana and our great parish of Bossier into the future. As I have said many times before, our vote is ultra important.

Voting is a privilege. Voting is a responsibility. But most importantly, voting is a right guaranteed to us by our Constitution as citizens of the United States. In my opinion, our right to vote should never be taken for granted or viewed with an attitude of indifference.

Again, to say that the political races mentioned above are important is an understatement. The shape of our future both as a parish and as state depends upon your vote. And, at the risk of repeating myself, let me also say once again, be a part of the political process to make your voice heard loud and clear. It is almost that time again and I can hardly wait.

Randy Brown is publisher of the Bossier Press-Tribune. He can be reached at rbrown@bossierpress.com

DOB fix meant a law actually got changed The Duplication of Benefits (DOB) saga is a fascinating one, but nothing brings that into as sharp a relief as the ending.

For those at home, DOB became a massive point of contention after the Great Flood of 2016. Local residents were pushed to apply for both the Restore Louisiana program and for Small Business Administration (SBA) loans.

The Restore program was funded with disaster monies and provided residents with “no obligation” recovery money – they didn’t have to pay it back.

SBA loans, on the other hand, were just that – low interest, government-backed lines of credit.

Federal and local officials pushed both means because, as with any governmental budget, the more who apply the larger the pool of money that comes available.

Unfortunately, what the general public wasn’t told is this – SBA loans have always counted as DOB. The distinction makes sense as both monetary sources are government funded. Therefore, SBA loans that come with the low interest and federal backing still count as federal assistance if applied for under the umbrella of “disaster recovery.”

This came with two problems. First, as defined by spokesmen for both Restore and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), there was a “hiccup” in the program as even those who applied for SBA loans, and either denied funding or were declined, still got knocked with the DOB category.

Hiccup? More like massive screw-up.

Second, the problem of omission. In this case, federal managers of the pro-

gram failed to alert local officials and Louisiana’s D.C. representatives that pushing folks into the SBA category, whether they received money or not, would automatically disqualify or discount their Restore Louisiana award under the DOB provision.

The second issue is probably what constitutes the change in the law. Yes, you heard that right – DOB law was changed to exempt any disasters beginning Jan. 1, 2016, and moving forward to Dec. 31, 2020. Those who were denied or declined SBA funding will no longer face deductions on their Restore distribution.

Residents who accepted SBA loans will now receive a credit, worth the value of their Restore Louisiana grant, toward their total loan award amount.

What a mea culpa – Sens. Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy, as well as Congressman Garret Graves, have forced Dr. Ben Carson and HUD to say, “Maybe we shouldn’t have tried to skimp on the payments.”

Because that’s exactly what this is.

Yes, a federally-backed loan is still a negative on the balance sheet for the federal government. Combined with forking out billions in grant funding, the feds had to find a way to save cash – especially in a world of gigantic, thrift-spend budgets and mounting costs of disasters as they seem to come one after the other.

And it’s in that realm that Congressman Graves is right – disaster recovery is six times more expensive than disaster prevention, and eventually someone has to pay up.

J. McHugh David is editor and publisher of the Livingston Parish News

As I go about my work of helping communities revitalize and reinvent themselves, I often get to see the best of America and I’m reminded that the foundations that built this country are still just as important today.

It’s long been said that America is all about rugged individualism, and that is true to some extent. Yes, being as self-sufficient as you can be is an admirable trait, but it only takes one so far. People need people in order to really live and nowhere is that more true than in communities.

Back when our ancestors landed on our shores, they didn’t head off into the woods to build a log cabin singlehandedly. No, they banded together in small communities. They worked together, struggled together, cried together, and celebrated together. They shared what they had when they could—and expected others to do the same for them when they needed help.

Early Americans had to live this way. Otherwise, they would never have survived in this unfamiliar, unforgiving land.

Today, something very similar is happening. We’re in the middle of a massive community revitalization movement. Across America, cities and towns of all sizes are looking to reinvent themselves after a long, hard recession and several chaotic decades that turned their world upside town.

For many communities, globalization and technology reshuffled the deck. Much like our forefathers and foremothers, people found themselves lost in uncharted territory.

Jobs disappeared. Unemployment skyrocketed. Infrastructure crumbled. Once-bustling downtowns deteriorated. Young people moved away in search of better lives (and who can blame them).

Now, we’ve collectively decided to look homeward. We’ve decided to bring our communities back from the brink. And we’re not doing it as a nation of rugged individuals.

We’re doing it in small, tight-knit groups as we embrace the spirit of cooperation, collaboration, and partnership.

Community leaders, business owners, and citizens are deeply engaged and working together to breathe new life into our downtowns. We’re encouraging entrepreneurs to start new ventures. We’re choosing to eat, drink, play, and shop locally. We’re showing up at street festivals, volunteering, and supporting the institutions that feed, educate, and heal our community.

As I look to communities that are thriving, one thing is for certain. We are still the land of opportunity. People are finding they can still start a business, make a living, and provide jobs to others. While a strong local government is part of every vibrant community, in most cases private industry is the backbone. Thriving local business communities lead to long-term prosperity.

So here’s what I believe: Real independence is about working hard, playing hard, building strong relationships with family and friends, and being happy in the place we’ve put down our roots. It’s about choosing the kind of life we want to live. For the most part, this can exist only in the context of community.

This Independence Day, I hope you’ll take a moment to be grateful for your community and reflect on what you might do to make it better. Get involved. Find a cause that speaks to you. Share your ideas. Join together with like-minded neighbors and work to make something happen.

The spirit of community is the spirit that built America. And it’s what will rebuild us as we work together to create our future.

Quint Studer is author of Building a Vibrant Community and founder of Pensacola’s Studer Community Institute, a nonprofit organization focused on improving the community’s quality of life and moving Escambia and Santa Rosa counties forward. He is a businessman, a visionary, an entrepreneur, and a mentor to many. He currently serves as the Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the University of West Florida.

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Terry Josting named head coach at Haughton

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Terry Josting has been named head boys basketball coach at Haughton, principal David Haynie announced last week.

Josting, a former head boys coach at Parkway and head girls coach at Southwood and Bossier, replaces Norm Picou.

Picou, who was the head coach for one season, has accepted a position as assistant principal and athletic director at Red River.

“Terry’s been out of coaching for a couple of years and we wanted to give him an opportunity,” Haynie said. “We feel like he’s the best fit for us.”

Josting has spent most of his 25-year coaching career at Bossier Parish schools.

He coached at Parkway for 14 years, including 10 as the head boys coach.

Before that, Josting coached for six years at Bossier where he was a boys assistant coach before becoming girls head coach. He also spent a year as an assis-

tant coach at Lakeside.

Josting was an assistant boys coach at Southwood before replacing legend Steve McDowell, who won 12 state titles in 22 seasons, as head girls coach in Josting 2013.

The Lady Cowboys won three District 1-5A championships in Josting’s four years as head coach.

Josting is a 1983 gradu-

ate of Parkway. His college football career was cut short by a knee injury at Nicholls State. He played basketball at BPCC and then went to LSUS before graduating from Louisiana Tech. He also has a master’s degree from LSUS. Josting has been out of coaching since leaving Southwood. He said he wanted to have the opportunity to watch his son, Cade, play sports at Elm Grove and Parkway, where he will be a sophomore.

“I knew if I was coach-

ing at another high school then I wouldn’t get to see him play,” Josting said.

“That’s when I kind of decided to step back a little while where I could go watch him play and see what he’s going to do.”

Cade played multiple sports in middle school as well as youth baseball.

“Right now he’s just playing baseball so it works out,” Josting said. “It doesn’t conflict with my basketball schedule.”

Josting also said he missed coaching.

“It’s going to be nice getting back into it,” he said.

This will be Josting’s 28th year as an educator in Louisiana, and it will be like coming full circle. He did his student teaching at Haughton under coach Joe St. Andre.

He said he already knew a lot of people at Haughton and made the decision to take the job after talking to his wife, Michelle, and children. Josting has two adult children, Tyler and Lexie, See, JOSTING, Page 6

Future Parkway freshman excels McConathy among in athletics and classroom 2019 NSU N-Club

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Hall of Fame class

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Longtime Northwestern State basketball coach Mike McConathy, Louisiana’s all-time winningest college hoops coach, is among eight members of NSU’s NClub Hall of Fame induction class for 2019.

McConathy begins his 21st season as the Demons’ coach in November as the winningest collegiate basketball coach in state history (647 in 35 seasons, 20 at NSU).

His Demons have three NCAA Tournament berths (2001, 2006, 2013), another national postseason tournament appearance (2014 College Insider), two NCAA wins (2001, 2006), and seven Southland Conference Tournament championship game

appearances in 12 tournament appearances. In 1999, he took over a program with no postseason history and only five winning seasons in 24 years of Division I competition.

His teams have led the nation in scoring and twice have earned NCAA public recognition for academic performance as well as national acclaim for community service.

McConathy received the prestigious National Association of Basketball Coaches Guardian of the Game Pillar Award for Education at the 2012 Final Four.

McConathy is a former Airline and Louisiana Tech star. He started the men’s basketball program at BPCC and was head See, HALL, Page 6

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Northwestern State men’s basketball coach Mike McConathy will join his late father, John, in NSU’s N-Club Hall of Fame in October.

Already a top college prospect in two sports, Mikaylah Williams keeping things in perspective

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Mikaylah Williams hasn’t played a high school game yet, but she’s already caught the attention of college coaches in a big way.

A freshman-to-be at Parkway, the South Bossier youth verbally committed to play softball at Louisiana-Lafayette last year. She’s also already received offers to play basketball for schools like LSU, Ole Miss and Arkansas.

The 13-year-old Wi l l i a m s admits the attention can be a bit overwhelming at times, but she’s keeping it in perspective.

“I’m ap- Williams preciative of the opportunities and that the coaches see something in me,” she said.

Williams, the daughter of Patrick and LaTonya Perry Williams, is coming off a stellar middle school career at Elm Grove.

She was the coaches’ All-District Offensive MVP in softball last season. She was also the coaches’ All-District MVP in basketball her seventhand eighth-grade years.

Williams led the Lady Eagles to a 20-0 district record in two seasons.

In track and field, all she did was win multiple titles in the pre-district and district meets. Last spring, she won the high jump, shot put and discus in the district meet at Benton.

But it’s on elite travel ball teams where players as young as Williams get no-

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Mikaylah Williams led Elm Grove to Bossier Parish middle school district championships her seventhand eighth-grade years.

ticed. She plays for the Houston-based Texas Bombers softball program and the Arkansas-based Mavs Elite basketball program.

Williams’ mom, a teacher at Bossier High, and dad, a supervisor at FedEx, help their daughter stay grounded amidst the attention.

“We just try to tell her that there are a lot of people who would like to be in her shoes,” LaTonya Williams said. “Just remain humble. Just let them know you’re working with what the Lord gave you. As long as you don’t get the big head we’ll be fine.”

Athletic talent runs in the Williams family.

LaTonya played for Northwestern State from 2002-05 and helped the Lady Demons win the 2003-04 Southland Conference championship.

Patrick played at BPCC for

current Northwestern State coach Mike McConathy.

Mikaylah’s younger brother, Kaleb, plays football, basketball and baseball. He’ll be heading to Elm Grove in the fall.

Mikaylah said her parents are the main reason she’s been able to accomplish what she has so far.

“All I can say is they give up a lot for me and I really appreciate it of them,” she said. “A lot of sacrifices.”

Mikaylah not only excels on the field and court, she is also a winner in the classroom. At the Elm Grove athletics award banquet, she won the Robbie Fisher award for being a multi-sport athlete with a 4.0 GPA. On Facebook, her mom wrote that that’s the award she is most proud of.

“Grades are very important because after the last ball bounces you have to

have something to fall back on,” LaTonya said.

Mikaylah is already a seasoned traveler. She started playing T-ball at 5 and then joined her first travel softball team at 7.

Next month, she’s heading to Huntington Beach, Calif., with the Texas Bombers Gold for the Premier Girls Fastpitch 14-U National Championship tournament.

Last year, Williams helped the Bombers finish runner-up in 12-U. She’s also been or is going to Oklahoma, Texas and Colorado for softball and basketball tournaments.

“I do enjoy traveling and love being with my teammates and seeing new places,” she said. “I really like going to California.”

Playing against elite level competition is helping her prepare for her freshman year at Parkway.

She plans to play basketball and softball and possibly compete in track and field.

In basketball, Williams is already an accomplished player in all phases of the game and capable of playing just about any position.

But she realizes there is always room for improvement.

“In basketball, I say I have to get in better shape and play better defense,” she said.

She has also played multiple positions in softball. She was named AllDistrict shortstop in seventh grade and second baseman in the eighth.

For the Bombers, Mikaylah started as a catcher before moving to See, MIKAYLAH, Page 6

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the outfield. As in basketball, she is working to improve her skills this summer.

“In softball, I have to be more consistent,” she said.

Softball was her first sport.

“She started travel softball when she was about seven and that’s pretty much all we had in the area so that’s kind of what she was doing, but she’s kind of getting into the basketball scene a little more seriously,” LaTonya Williams said.

While the basketball scholarship offers are rolling in, LaTonya said Mikaylah remains committed to playing softball at ULL, one of the country’s top programs.

“I was offered after attending a camp at ULL,” Mikaylah said in an interview with the website ex-

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who live in Bossier City and Shreveport, respectively.

“I started out there with my student teaching and now have a chance to finish up out there,” he said. “I think that’s kind of neat to finish out where I started out.”

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trainningsoftball.com. “I committed because I like Coach (Gerry) Glasco and what he is doing with the program.”

According to extrainningsoftball.com, Mikaylah is known as a “baby commit,” which is someone who commits before high school.

Shortly after she committed, the NCAA recruiting rules for softball changed and now prospects can’t commit until on or after June 15 before their junior year.

Williams isn’t the first “baby commit” from Bossier Parish recently.

Airline rising junior pitcher Raelin Chaffin committed to LSU before her freshman season.

Bombers coach Steve Jones told extrainningsoftball.com that Mikaylah can hit for power and average and has the ability to play

any position except pitcher.

“Mikaylah brings power, grace, speed and dedication to this game,” Jones told the website.

While her focus now is on playing for her travel teams and enjoying the rest of her summer, Mikaylah is looking forward to competing in high school.

In basketball, she will be teaming up with another former Elm Grove star who had a big impact as a freshman in 2017-18, Sh’Diamond McKnight. McKnight suffered a season-ending knee injury midway through last season but should be ready to go soon.

There will obviously be some adjustments as there are for anyone entering high school.

But with her parents and coaches to guide and support her, it looks like a bright future awaits.

wins were the most since the Bucs won the same number in the 2011-12 season.

“Every coach is different,” Josting said. “I’m not going to say I’m going to come in and do things different from everybody else and all of a sudden it’s the right way and we’re going to be able to change.

“I want to create an en-

vironment where they can have fun playing basketball. I know losing is not fun. I’m a new coach coming in for them so it’s kind of like we’re starting from scratch. I want to create it so they can have fun and of course we can be competitive. Along the way if we can do that hopefully the wins will start coming.”

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Parish players dominate All-Region team

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Bossier Parish players swept the individual honors on the Louisiana Baseball Coaches Association All-Region 1 team.

Airline senior Hayden Travinski, an LSU signee, was named Hitter of the Year. Parkway sophomore Hayden Knotts was named Pitcher of the Year.

Travinski hit 10 home runs during the regular season. He also had eight doubles and 35 RBI and batted .434.

Knotts went 9-1 with one save during the full

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coach for 16 seasons.

He joins his late father, John McConathy, in the NClub Hall of Fame.

Two cornerstones of the Demons’ national FCS semifinal football team, defensive backs Mike Green and Kenny Wright, are also members of the 2019 class.

Lady Demon basketball star Judy Clark, Demon basketball sharpshooter Wayne Waggoner, soccer standout Missy Payne Howe, and baseball pitcher Bob Kairis are also part of the Class of 2019.

Receiving the N-Club’s Distinguished Service Award for 2019 will be

season, helping the Panthers reach the Class 5A semifinals. He had a 2.088 ERA with 43 strikeouts in 57 innings.

The All-Region 1 team is selected from players at schools in Caddo, Bossier, Webster, DeSoto and Sabine Parishes regardless of classification.

Twelve other parish players made the first team, which included 25 players and the two individual award winners.

District 1-5A champion Parkway’s other representatives were senior catcher Caleb Reese, senior infielder Amani Larry and

senior infielder Eric Brown District 1-4A champion Benton’s representatives were junior pitcher Landon Joyner, sophomore pitcher Brock Van Hoy, senior catcher Cole Horton, junior infielder Cade Scott, sophomore infielder Clint Lasiter, junior outfielder Brennan Blaylock and senior outfielder Sam Simmons.

Airline junior pitchers Will Tynes and Bryson Connell also made the first team along with Haughton second baseman Peyton Stovall. Connell and Stovall were selected at utility.

Robert “Skeeter” Salim, a tennis player as an undergraduate who has become a nationally-acclaimed attorney while providing pivotal support to the Demon baseball program and other NSU sports.

Also to be inducted will be softball great Brandy Kenney, who was chosen as part of the 2018 class but had to miss last year’s festivities.

They were selected by a combination of voting by members of the N-Club, the association of former athletic letterwinners at NSU, and a committee of N-Club members and NSU admin-

istrators.

Enshrinement in the NClub Hall of Fame is the highest honor Northwestern bestows on its former competitors and staff. Those receiving N-Club Hall of Fame recognition are showcased in the year-old NClub display in Prather Coliseum.

The 2019 induction ceremony is at 10 a.m. Oct. 19, at the Magale Recital Hall, open to the public free of charge. The honorees will also be recognized that evening in Turpin Stadium during the Demon football team’s game against Central Arkansas.

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OUR NEW DATABASE IS USEFUL FOR JOB SEEKERS

For this week’s column I’m back to touting library services because we have added a new database that I think is useful for our job seekers and those just looking to work on some of their existing skills. KnowledgeCity focuses on professional development, offering over 13,000 online video tutorials on a variety of topics. Specifically, KnowledgeCity boasts courses on business, computers, safety, compliance, and finance on their homepage; within these broad topics are more focused courses that cater to any number of areas of interest.

This database, or platform, is great for individuals who are looking to improve their skills; but it also offers something for employers. Businesses that need their employees to have specific certifications, or need to further training, can set their members up with an account which will provide a completion certificate upon the conclusion of the assigned course. A feature that might prove particularly useful in the safety and compliance areas.

If you’re an individual looking to improve, or gain, specific skills then this learning platform might be perfect for you as well. There is no time limit on completing a course so you can learn at your own pace. Your progress through a course is saved to your individual account. And, with a library card, access is free. To login you simply type in your library card number as your user ID and your PIN number is the same PIN you use to log into your library account. If you don’t remember your PIN, we can give it to you!

In the browsing I did while researching for this column, I found a number of interesting offerings in the business and computer courses. I think I’ll even take a few because I like to think that you never stop learning, and I could probably improve several of my own skills! I encourage you to wander through the list of courses yourself to see what could help you. KnowledgeCity is available in the library, at home, and even as an app you can download on your device. Let us know if you have questions and happy learning!

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COMING UP: Aulds - 742-2337 Thursday, June 27 @ 2:00pm – Bowling in the Library, ages 6-12

Benton - 965-2751 Friday, June 28 @ 10:00am – Baby Lap-

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Bossier Central - 746-1693 Thursday, June 27 @ 4:00pm – Minute to Win It Challenge, all ages Thursday, June 27 @ 6:00pm – Home Buying Made Simple, ages 18 and ANNIE GILMER up Friday, June 28 @ 4:00pm – Graphic Novel Groupies, ages 6-12

East 80 - 949-2665 Thursday, June 27 @ 3:30pm – Pages in the Park @ Tall Timbers Park, all ages

Haughton - 949-0196 Thursday, June 27 @ 11:00am – Preschool Storytime: Moons & Stars, ages 0-5

History Center - 746-7717 Tuesday, July 2 @ 6:00pm – Pages Past Book Club: The Man from the Train: The Solving of a century-old Serial Killer Mystery

by Bill James and Rachel McCarthy James, ages 18 and up

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HISTORY

The Saga of Sawyer Downs - Part 2

It wasn’t until November of 1971 before the remaining shareholders were able to carry on with the plans to open Sawyer Downs. The request for a permit was made by the president of Sawyer Downs, John F. Wolcott, who explained to the Louisiana Racing Commission that Kemmons Wilson, (founder and chairman of the board of the Holiday Inns of America), was the chief financial backer and that they had $5 million set aside to complete the construction once the permit was approved. The Louisiana Racing Commission chose to defer action on the application until April, which was just one month before Gov. McKeithen's’, term in office would be over. You may remember from part one of this story that Gov. McKeithen was adamantly opposed the opening of Sawyer Downs.

Before April arrived, the Louisiana Racing Commission voted to renew the operating permit for Sawyer Downs, which inevitably was revoked by Governor McKeithen two days later after firing and replacing every member of the Louisiana Racing Commission that voted in favor of the permit. Despite the current opposition, Sawyer Downs president, John Wolcott, announced that they would carry on with their plans for the racetrack to be in operation by April of 1973. Meanwhile, a bill to allow for a local option, where the residents of Bossier Parish could vote for or against a pari-mutuel racetrack, was signed by Governor Edwin Edwards on June 20, 1972.

July 25, 1972, Sawyer Downs once again applied for the pari-mutuel racing permit and approval for racing dates for the fall of 1973 and the spring of 1974 which were quickly approved, pending the local option election. Within hours of this approval, the Bossier Parish Police Jury approved a resolution to hold an option election on August 19. The voters approved the operation of the controversial Sawyer Downs. Having removed many of their obstacles, Sawyer Downs

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To learn more about Bossier Parish history come to the Bossier Parish Libraries History Center, 2206 Beckett St., Bossier City.

Haughton student to take part in national STEM Forum This summer, Karrington Frazier, from forward to gaining the hands-on medical exHaughton, will join outstanding elementary perience that the forum provides. school students from across the state to take “As an alumna of Envision myself, I am expart in a unique academic and career oriented cited for Karrington to meet, work, and collabdevelopment experience, the National Youth orate with fellow high-aspiring students from Leadership Forum (NYLF): Pathways to STEM, other cities and schools,” said Amanda Freitag taking place in Houston, Texas.

Thomas, SVP for Envision. “Hands down, my NYLF Pathways to STEM is one of the Envifavorite part of attending an Envision prosion family of programs that enable students to gram was being with motivated students in explore their interests and experience learning an environment designed to help us challenge beyond the classroom. our assumptions, meet new people, and grow.

Karrington was nominated by her principal Karrington Frazier Creating that same learning environment is a at Princeton Elementary School. Karrington central focus for all of our programs. At NYLF participates on her school’s robotics team, 4 –H and was Pathways to STEM, students build the confidence and skills a candidate for student of the year. She is also passion- needed to excel in the classroom while gaining exposure to ate about sports including basketball and volleyball. Kar- STEM fields and concepts. They learn how to adapt to and rington serves at her church Celebration Church in Shreve- communicate in new situations, to new challenges, and port where she enjoys helping with preschool children. with new people, which, given how rapidly the world is With dreams of attending Stanford University and be- changing due to technology and innovation, are essential coming a cardiothoracic surgeon, Karrington is looking skills for success.” © 2019 Bossier Newspaper Publishing Co., Inc.

planned to begin construction by the end of the year with grander plans for the facility than before.

1973 rolled around, and the construction had not begun because the racetrack organization had decided that the AMY ROBERTSON current location, approximately one mile from the Bossier Parish Courthouse was too inaccessible for the volume of traffic expected. They proposed a new site on Highway 80 (the current location of Louisiana Downs) and the Louisiana Racing Commission gave them a hearing on the changes.

In the hearing the Louisiana Racing Commission not only approved the location change, but they also approved changing the name form Sawyer Downs to Louisiana Downs.

President John Wolcott announced the changes and the date for the groundbreaking ceremony which would be on February 20, 1973. Louisiana Downs finally opened for operation on October 30, 1974. On opening day Louisiana Downs drew a crowd of over 12,585 people, many of whom were from out of town, mostly Texas and Arkansas. Their inaugural meet was an 8-race event, with the first race at 1:05 pm.

In 1978, Vincent J. Bartimo, the president and general manager of Louisiana Downs, asked the Sawyer family permission to name a race worth $50,000 and up the Earl Sawyer Memorial Purse, stating “I think if it wasn’t for him this track would not be here today.” The Earl Sawyer Memorial Purse would become a permanent fixture of Louisiana Downs.

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OBITUARIES Sally Ann Hurst Dow Bossier City, LA - Sally Ann Hurst Dow, 71, passed away, peacefully at home, with her husband and family at her side, on Saturday June 15, 2019.

Services to celebrate the life of Sally Ann Dow were held at 11:00 AM on Friday June 21, 2019 within the Hill Crest Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Ed Gonzalez & Dr. Cliff Estes, officiating. Visitation was held at 10:00 a.m., prior to the funeral, also in the chapel.

Sally was born unto Claude Vernon & Idelle Sparks Hurst, on Saturday, April 10, 1948, in Spokane, Washington.

Sally is preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Idelle, and her only brother, Jack Richard Hurst. Surviving Sally are: her only sister, Margaret Jane Hurst, of Bossier City, LA; her husband David and their only child, Michelle Dow Rearden and husband Lance Rearden of Bossier City, LA; three granddaughters, Lauren M. LeBleu and husband Evan of Portland, Oregon; Mallory Ann Welch of Shreveport, LA, and Madison Anna Welch of Bossier City, La.; and one great-grandson, Wyatt Townes LeBleu.

David & Sally met in 1967, dated for a year and married in January of 1968, initially in Princeton, LA, later settling in south Bossier City, where they have lived for the duration of their 51-year marriage.

They have taken their wedding vows very seriously and she insisted on remaining at home with her husband until they parted by her death early Saturday morning.

Sally was a member of Linwood Baptist Church and later on, Waller Baptist Church where she was involved in the Sunday School program at each church. She was fanatically crazy in love with her granddaughters and most especially, her great grandson, Wyatt.

Pallbearers for Mrs. Dow were Tommy Shaw, Kelly Savell, Bobby Barber, James Hurst, Kenneth Welch and Kevin Flowers. Honorary Pallbearers were Jim McGlothin and Rodney Teague.

A special thank you to Hill Cross Hospice and Dr. Michael Angelo. David & Michelle would like to recognize LeighAnne Robertson Meek, Jean Davis and Jerdine Robinson for their special care and compassion with Sally.

We kindly ask that no cut flowers be sent in her memory; although living plants are welcomed if you should so choose. Alternatively, the family would prefer donations made to Hill Cross Hospice, 2323 Old Minden Road, Bossier City, La. 71111.

Calvin Ray Carlisle Princeton, LA - Calvin Ray Carlisle passed from this earth on May 31, 2019. He was born in Shreveport, LA on December 29, 1948 to Calvin Carlisle and Wanda (Carlisle) Hygema. Calvin served in the Air Force from 1969 to 1975, having done two tours of duty in Vietnam.

He leaves behind siblings, Fonda Carlisle, Paul Carlisle (wife Doreen), and Darlene Johnson (husband Donald Ray Johnson); daughter, Valerie Carlisle; grandson, Caleb; and son, Brandon Carlisle.

Calvin has gone on before us (which just a short time ago he assured us was his right).

We will see him again, but until then, he remains forever beloved in our memories.

Edith Allen Sanders Bossier City, LA - Funeral services for Edith, 90, were held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 21, 2019 at Barksdale United Methodist Church.

The family received guests starting at 11:00 a.m. until service time. Interment was held at 3:00 p.m. in Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Coushatta, LA. Officiating was Rev. Kendall Docter.

Edith passed away suddenly on June 18, 2019 at her home.

Preceding her in death is her husband, Charles Ray Sanders. She is survived by daughter, Carol Hampton (Charles); son, Allen Sanders (Kathy); grandchildren, Jennifer Behan, Elizabeth Johnston (Travis), Sandra Bergeron (Mark), Christopher Sanders (Leslie), Joshua Sanders (Erica), Sam-

uel Sanders (Lindsay), and Jonathan Sanders (Mattie); 18 great-grandchildren and two greatgreat grandchildren; sister, Margie Dupree; dear family friend, Nancy Monzingo; and many other family members and friends.

Edith had a servant’s heart.

She loved her Lord, her church, and her family. Her legacy will continue for many generations.

Melvin Phillips Benton - Mel Phillips, age 69, passed away on Monday June 17, 2019, after a rather short battle with pulmonary fibrosis. The visitation was held on Saturday, June 22,, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Bossier City, LA, followed by a Celebration of Life.

Mel attended Mcleansboro HS in southern Illinois and played basketball on scholarship at North Texas State University. He entered the U.S Navy where he met Brenda which would begin their journey from CA to LA, where they’re resided 37 years. Mel started his career with Prudential and years later transitioned to Edward Jones, Acquiring many loyal clients and friends. His hobbies have been golf, horses, baseball and fishing, but his most recent passion has been watching his two granddaughters play softball. Mel loved people and gatherings with family and friends. He was a man of strength and honor, who set a Godly example and lived out his faith. “Mr. Mel” will remain in the hearts of those he touched.

Mel was preceded in death by his Father, Carrol Phillips; mother, Kathleen; Brother Leon; son, Tony Ortiz, he is survived by his wife, Brenda; brother, Roger and wife Miya; children are daughter, Ginger, and Michael Bellindo, son, Tommy Ortiz; daughter, Tina Phillips. Grandchildren are Marco, Bryson, Jessica, Ava and Dylan; One great-grandson Luca, with numerous nieces and nephews.

The family request memorials are made to the Helping Hands of United Methodist in lieu of flowers.

Royce Wheatley Plain Dealing, LA - Funeral services for Royce Wheat-

ley were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday June 22, 2019 at Aimwell Baptist Church in Benton, LA. Visitation was held on Friday June 21, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home in Plain Dealing. LA. Interment: Aimwell Baptist Church Cemetery in Benton, LA. Elaine Johnson Byrd Bossier City, LA - Services for Elaine Johnson Byrd were held at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 21, 2019 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home (Bossier Chapel).

Officiating was Rev. David Dietzel. Interment followed at Rose-Neath Cemetery in Bossier City, LA. Visitation was held at the funeral home on Friday from 1 p.m. until service time.

Elaine was born December 31, 1935 in Baker, LA and passed suddenly from this life June 19, 2019 in Bossier City, LA. She worked for the VA, Barksdale AFB, BREAMCO Utility, and SWEPCO. She retired from AEP after over 30 years of service. Elaine was an avid crossword and jigsaw puzzle worker, an excellent cook, baker and was talented at sewing, needle point, and cross stitch.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Elise and Quincy M. Johnson and an infant sister, Caroline Johnson.

Elaine is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, John S. Byrd of Bossier City, LA; sister, Sandra Johnson of Bossier City, LA; daughter, Lisa Byrd of Knoxville, TN and “second daughter”, Stacey Sisco.

Honoring Elaine as pallbearers were Weldan Brooks, Jay Winham, Richard Winham, Daniel Opperman and Frank Pierce.

Francis Valery Jeter Bossier City, LA - Francis Valery Jeter passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2019, at the age of 83 years. Francis was born on July 25, 1935 to the late Edward Ellis and Lily May Eaves Jeter.

A native of Forest Hill, Louisiana, Francis was a graduate of Forest Hill High School.

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Francis was issued the Good Conduct Medal as well as the Air Force Longevity Service Award during his service.

Francis retired from Jack Cooper Auto Transports after twenty-seven years of dedicated service. Francis was a member of Teamsters, Local Number 568 as well as the Masonic Lodge Local #146 in Coushatta, Louisiana.

Francis was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Ellis and Lily May Eaves Jeter; spouse, Johnye Sue Jeter; daughter, Cynthia Ann Jeter; sister, Charline Jeter-Fairchild and brothers, Tommy and Eddie Jeter.

He is survived by sons, Robert E. Jeter of Lake Charles, LA and Gary L. Jeter and wife Sheri of Frierson, LA; daughter, Sharon Jeter-Youngblood of Texarkana, TX; brother, Willard Marion Jeter of Groves, TX and seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

Services were held on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at RoseNeath Funeral Home (Bossier Chapel). Visitation began at 10:30 a.m., with graveside services following at noon at Haughton Cemetery in

Haughton, LA.

Chester Kenneth Thurman, Sr. (Sept. 27, 1933 – June 21, 2019) Chester Kenneth Thurman, Sr. passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019 at the age of 85.

He was the beloved husband of Lillian Lorraine “Lorry” Elliott Thurman for over 63 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester Curtis Thurman and Mary Iva McClenahan Thurman loving father to Chester Kenneth Thurman, Jr. (Dandree) Curtis Paul Thurman (Kimberly), Beth Marie Bresser, and Craig Allen Thurman (Becky).

Proud grandfather to Joshua Thurman, Hunter Thurman, Casey Thurman, Shelby Mendoza, Kyle Mendoza, Kenna Bresser, Megan Bresser, Brandi Thurman Guice, Zachary Thurman, Michael Johnson, and Brett Johnson.

Very proud great-grandfather to Annalea Guice, Jared Guice and Gwenyth Thurman.

Mr. Thurman served as a Major in the Air Force from 1954 to 1974. He loved to fish, hunt, do woodwork and spend time with his family.

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PENNYMAC lOAN SERVICES, llC VS ROBERT ANDERSON A/K/A ROBERT CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON

BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SAlE ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, JUlY 3, 2019, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TOWIT::

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All BUIlDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, lOCATED THEREON. FOR CASH, WITH THE BENEFIT OF APAND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID PRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-THREE THOU- THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF SAND THREE HUNDRED SIXTY-THREE BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST AND 84 / 100 ($173,363.84) DOllARS, 7, 2019, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 ALONG WITH INTEREST, ATTORNEY’S AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING DEFEES AND ALL OTHER COSTS OF SUIT. SCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TOWIT:: JUlIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER lOT THIRTY-TWO (32), SAVANNAH BOSSIER Parish PlACE, UNIT 1, A SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY, BOSSIER ATTORNEY FOR PlAINTIFF: PARISH, lOUISIANA, AS PER PlAT Candace M. Bowen RECORDED IN BOOK 1207, PAGES 3681505 North 19th Street 369 OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF Monroe, lA 71207 BOSSIER PARISH, lOUISIANA, TO318-388-1440 GETHER WITH All BUIlDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS lOCATED THEREON; June 26, 2019 SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, SERVIJuly 31, 2019 TUDES, RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND OUTBossier Press-Tribune STANDING MINERAl RIGHTS OF RECORD AFFECTING THE PROPERTY.

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PARISH OF BOSSIER 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT lOT ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY (180), RE- STATE OF LOUISIANA VISED MAP OF GREENACRES SUBDIVISION, UNIT 2, A SUBDIVISION OF THE Suit No: (08) 158782 CITY OF BOSSIER CITY, BOSSIER WEllS FARGO BANK, N.A. PARISH, lOUISIANA, AS PER PlAT VS THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 141, JOSHUA SINClAIR CANNON A/K/A PAGE 569 OF THE CONVEYANCE JOSHUA S. CANNON A/K/A JOSHUA RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, CANNON lOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH All BUIlDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS lOCATED THEREON; SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, SERVITUDES, RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND OUTSTANDING MINERAl RIGHTS OF RECORD AFFECTING THE PROPERTY. AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINETY-NINE AND 94 / 100 ($157,299.94) DOllARS, ALONG WITH INTEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEES AND ALL OTHER COSTS OF SUIT. JUlIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER BOSSIER Parish ATTORNEY FOR PlAINTIFF: Candace M. Bowen 1505 North 19th Street Monroe, lA 71207 318-388-1440 May 22, 2019 June 26, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

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WEllS FARGO BANK, N.A. VS DEVON R. PATTON AND lAURA E. PATTON

BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SAlE ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2019, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TOWIT::

lOT 84, TUSCANY VIllAS, UNIT 4, A SUBDIVISION OF THE TOWN OF HAUGHTON, BOSSIER PARISH, lOUISIANA AS PER PlAT RECORDED IN BOOK 1364, PAGE 928 OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, lOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH

BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SAlE ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, WITH THE BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, JUlY 3, 2019, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TOWIT::

lOT 70, FOX CROSSING, PHASE 3, A SUBDIVISION OF BOSSIER PARISH, lOUISIANA, AS PER PlAT RECORDED IN BOOK 1364, PAGE 592 OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, lOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH All BUIlDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS lOCATED THEREON. AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-THREE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO AND 96 / 100 ($153,922.96) DOllARS, ALONG WITH INTEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEES AND ALL OTHER COSTS OF SUIT. JUlIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER BOSSIER Parish ATTORNEY FOR PlAINTIFF: Corey J. Giroir 13541 Tiger Bend Road Baton Rouge, lA 70817 225-756-0373 May 22, 2019 June 26, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

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JUlIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF P. O. Box 850 BENTON, LA 71006 PARISH OF BOSSIER 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF LOUISIANA Suit No: (08) 158869

WEllS FARGO BANK, N.A. VS lONNIE WIllIAMS, JR. AND BRENDA ROBINSON WIllIAMS

BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SAlE ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL

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AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-SIX THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-THREE AND 26 / 100 ($166,273.26) DOllARS, ALONG WITH INTEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEES AND ALL OTHER COSTS OF SUIT.

JUlIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER BOSSIER Parish

ATTORNEY FOR PlAINTIFF: Rader Jackson 1010 Common St. Suite 1500 New Orleans, lA 70112 504-581-9444

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AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: ONE HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND FIVE JUlIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF HUNDRED NINETY AND 51 / 100 P. O. Box 850 ($130,590.51) DOllARS, ALONG WITH INTEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEES AND ALL BENTON, LA 71006 OTHER COSTS OF SUIT. PARISH OF BOSSIER 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT JUlIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF STATE OF LOUISIANA & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER BOSSIER Parish Suit No: (08) 159035 ATTORNEY FOR PlAINTIFF: DITECH FINANCIAl llC Candace M. Bowen VS 1505 North 19th Street THE UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF Monroe, lA 71207 SARA MOORE CARTER A/K/A SARA 318-388-1440 MOORE CARTER A/K/A SARA M. CARTER A/K/A SARA CARTER June 26, 2019 July 31, 2019

BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND Bossier Press-Tribune SAlE ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, WITH THE BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, JUlIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF P. O. Box 850 THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF BENTON, LA 71006 BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, JUlY 3, 2019, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 PARISH OF BOSSIER AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING DE26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT SCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TOWIT:: Suit No: (08) 159338 THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION ACT OF MORTGAGE IS DESCRIBED AS VS FOllOWS: lONNY BARTON AND TAMMY BARTON lOT 39, ANNIE lOU HEIGHTS SUBDIVIBY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SION, UNIT NO. 1, A SUBDIVISION OF SAlE ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUM- BOSSIER PARISH, lOUISIANA, AS PER BERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO THAT PlAT RECORDED IN BOOK 275, ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL PAGE 15 IN THE CONVEYANCE PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, lOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH All FOR CASH, WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF BUIlDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS SITUAPPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO ATED THEREON AND BElONGING LAW, AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR THERETO. OF THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, AU- AND GUST 7, 2019, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOW- lOT 40, ANNIE lOU HEIGHTS SUBDIVIING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED SION, UNIT NO. 1, A SUBDIVISION IN IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TO- BOSSIER PARISH, lOUISIANA, AS PER WIT:: THAT PlAT RECORDED IN BOOK 275, PAGE 15 IN THE CONVEYANCE TRACT 18-B, A RESUBDIVISION OF lOT RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, 18, OF VANTAGE POINT SUBDIVISION, lOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH All UNIT NO. 1, A SUBDIVISION OF BOSSIER BUIlDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS SITUPARISH, lOUISIANA, AS PER SURVEY ATED THEREON. THEREOF RECORDED IN REGISTRY NUMBER 1006491 AND BEING MORE AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID FUllY DESCRIBED AS: BEING A POR- SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: TION OF lOT 18, VANTAGE POINT, UNIT SIXTY-EIGHT THOUSAND ONE HUNNO. 1, A SUBDIVISION OF BOSSIER DRED TWENTY-SEVEN AND 87 / 100 PARISH, lOUISIANA, BEING MORE PAR- ($68,127.87) DOllARS, ALONG WITH INTICUlARlY DESCRIBED AS FOllOWS: TEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEES AND ALL COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST OTHER COSTS OF SUIT. CORNER OF SAID lOT 18, THENCE RUN S. 89°56’15” E., AlONG THE NORTH JUlIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF lINE OF lOT 18, A DISTANCE OF 53.00 & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER FEET, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF BOSSIER Parish THE TRACT HEREIN DESCRIBED; THENCE CONTINUE S. 89°56’15” E., A ATTORNEY FOR PlAINTIFF: DISTANCE OF 347.00 FEET, TO THE Corey J. Giroir NORTHWEST CORNER OF lOT 18; 13541 Tiger Bend Road THENCE RUN S. 0°54’23” E., AlONG THE Baton Rouge, lA 70817 EAST lINE OF lOT 18, A DISTANCE OF 225-756-0373 320.00 FEET, TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID lOT 18; THENCE RUN S. May 22, 2019 66°19’16” W., AlONG THE SOUTH lINE June 26, 2019 OF lOT 18, A DISTANCE OF 173.71 FEET; Bossier Press-Tribune THENCE RUN N. 26°17’51” W., A DISTANCE OF 435.14 FEET, TO THE POINT Anyone having an interest in the estate of Johnnye Mae OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 2.140 Fuller Edwards is requested to contact the office of John ACRES, MORE OR lESS OF THE CON- Z. Blanchard, Jr. Attorney at law at 318-222-8121.

VEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, lOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH June 19 and 26, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune All BUIlDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS lOCATED THEREON BEING SAID GEO#

SHERIFF’S SAlE SHERIFF’S OFFICE

NOTICE TO PROPOSERS RFP#01-19

The City of Bossier City is requesting sealed proposals for ADA Playground Surfacing & ADA Playground Activities and Playground Structures for Field of Dreams Park. Proposals will be opened at the Purchasing Department of the City of Bossier City, Municipal Complex, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, Louisiana, at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 12, 2019.

Vendors shall be provided the option to submit proposals for Purchase of Materials and Supplies through either a secure electronic interactive system or by submitting a paper bid. Use www.bidsync.com to submit an electronic bid.

Proposal submission outline, information and specifications may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Department at no charge.

Proposals must be submitted on the official proposal form furnished with the specifications and those submitted otherwise will not be considered.

The City of Bossier City reserves the right to reject any/all proposals.

Stacie Fernandez, CPA Director of Finance City of Bossier City, Louisiana

June 12, 19 and 26, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune lEGAl NOTICE TO BIDDERS BID # P19-16

Notice is hereby given that the Purchasing Department of the City of Bossier City, Municipal Complex, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, Louisiana, will receive sealed bids until 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 16, 2019, for Walbrook & Field of Dreams Park - Parking lot Additions. Bids will then be publicly opened and read aloud in the Council Chambers.

In accordance with the Louisiana Public Bid RS:38:2212 Act No. 5902008, Contractors shall be provided the option to submit bids for Public Works projects through either a secure electronic interactive system or by submitting a paper bid. Use www.bidsync.com to submit an electronic bid.

Specifications, Plans, and Contract Documents may be obtained from the City of Bossier City Purchasing Department for $20.00.

Bids must be submitted on the official bid form furnished with the specifications and those submitted otherwise will not be considered.

Each proposal must be accompanied by a bid surety, which may be a certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond, for an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, made payable to the City of Bossier City.

An acceptable performance/payment bond equal to 100% of the contract price will be required of the successful bidders.

On any bids submitted in the amount of $50,000 or more, the Contractor shall certify that he is licensed under Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:21502163 and show his license number on the bid and on the envelope in which it is submitted.

The City of Bossier City reserves the right to reject any/all bids.

Stacie Fernandez, CPA Director of Finance City of Bossier City, Louisiana

June 19 and 26, 2019 July 10, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune "Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Lloyd Winn Smith Jr. should contact D. Tomlin Wilson, Attorney at Law, by phone at (318) 771-7102 or by email at tomlinwilsonlaw@outlook.c om."

June 26, 2019 July 3, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

14 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2019

SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S OFFICE

JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF P. O. Box 850 BENTON, LA 71006 PARISH OF BOSSIER 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF LOUISIANA Suit No: (08) 159198

PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION VS RICHARD MARCUS DAWSON AND KACEE LANAE MORVAN

BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, WITH THE BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2019, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TOWIT:: LOT 6, BELLAIRE SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 6, A SUBDIVISION OF BOSSIER PRAISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 450, PAGE 181 OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA TOGETHER WITH ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS NOW OR HEREAFTER ERECTED ON THE PROPERTY, AND ALL EASEMENTS , APPURTENANCES, AND FIXTURES NOW OR HEREAFTER A PART OF THE PROPERTY.

AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: EIGHTY-TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY-FOUR AND 94 / 100 ($82,464.94) DOLLARS, ALONG WITH INTEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEES AND ALL OTHER COSTS OF SUIT. JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER BOSSIER Parish ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: Rader Jackson 1010 Common St. Suite 1500 New Orleans, LA 70112 504-581-9444 June 26, 2019 July 31, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S OFFICE

JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF P. O. Box 850 BENTON, LA 71006 PARISH OF BOSSIER 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF LOUISIANA Suit No: (08) 159093

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. VS DAVID WHITEHEAD AND MEGAN WHITEHEAD

BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, WITH THE BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2019, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TOWIT::

LOT 17, OAK MEADOW PLACE SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF THE TOWN OF HAUGHTON, BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 583, PAGE 453 OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON; SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, SERVITUDES, RIGHTS-OFWAY AND OUTSTANDING MINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORD AFFECTING THE PROPERTY.

AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: ONE HUNDRED SIX THOUSAND EIGHTYFOUR AND 26 / 100 ($106,084.26) DOLLARS, ALONG WITH INTEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEES AND ALL OTHER COSTS OF SUIT. JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER BOSSIER Parish ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: Jason R. Smith 1505 North 19th Street Monroe, LA 71207 June 26, 2019 July 31, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S OFFICE

JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF P. O. Box 850 BENTON, LA 71006 PARISH OF BOSSIER 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF LOUISIANA Suit No: (08) 159296

REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. VS ROBERT JOHN KOPP A/K/A ROBERT J. KOPP A/K/A ROBERT KOPP AND JOAN PETERSON KOPP A/K/A JOAN P. KOPP A/K/A JOAN KOPP

BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2019, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TOWIT::

THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 2019, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TOWIT::

2012 SOUTHERN ENERGY PRF SERIES, BEARING VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER SA4060058AL AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: EIGHTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY-EIGHT AND 47 / 100 ($18,548.47) DOLLARS, ALONG WITH INTEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEES AND ALL OTHER COSTS OF SUIT. JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER BOSSIER Parish ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: Scott R. Wolf 333 Texas St., Suite 700 Shreveport, LA 71101 June 26, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S OFFICE

JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF P. O. Box 850 BENTON, LA 71006 PARISH OF BOSSIER 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF LOUISIANA Suit No: (08) 159407

BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC VS CHERYL MCELWEE SEPULVADO

BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, WITH THE BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2019, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TOWIT::

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MINUTES 05 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF LA. HWY. NO. 3 A DISTANCE OF 1700.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 75 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 55 SECONDS EAST 1112.5 FEET (PASSING ENROUTE AT 64 FEET THE PRESENT EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID LA. HWY. NO. 3 - BENTON ROAD). TO A POINT MARKED BY A 2INCH IRON PIPE, IN THE BOTTOM OF BENOIT BAYOU; THENCE SOUTH 14 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 05 SECONDS EAST ALONG BENOIT BAYOU, 411.6 FEET; THENCE CONTINUE ALONG BENOIT BAYOU ON A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING THE FOLLOWING DATA; DELTA 29 DEGREES 31 MINUTES 24 SECONDS; RADIUS 379.96 FEET, 90 FEET FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING:

COMMENCING FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING CONTINUE ALONG SAID CURVE TO THE LEFT 105.79 FEET; THENCE CONTINUE ALONG BENOIT BAYOU SOUTH 43 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST 993.01 FEET; RUN THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 54 SECONDS WEST 1192.97 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 86 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 31 SECONDS WEST 65.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 597.41 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 44 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 48 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 185.58 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 63 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 13 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 61.81 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 75 DEGREES 49 MINUTES EAST A DISTANCE OF 333.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, SERVITUDES, RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND OUTSTANDING MINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORD AFFECTING THE PROPERTY.

AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: EIGHTY-FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWELVE AND 74 / 100 ($85,712.74) DOLLARS, ALONG WITH INTEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEES AND ALL OTHER COSTS OF SUIT.

JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER BOSSIER Parish

ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: Kristy Massey Finley 1505 North 19th Street Monroe, LA 71207 318-388-1440

LOT THIRTEEN (13), GOLDEN MEADJune 26, 2019 OWS SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 20, A SUBJuly 31, 2019 DIVISION IN BOSSIER CITY, BOSSIER Bossier Press-Tribune PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CONVEYANCE NOTICE BOOK 1207, PAGES 610, RECORDS OF The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOhearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 3, 2019, GETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IM- ONE CERTAIN CONDOMINIUM PARCEL, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish CourtPROVEMENTS THEREON AND ALL TOGETHER WITH ALL THE IMPROVE- house, Benton, Louisiana, to consider approval of the plat MENTS THEREON, INCLUDING RIGHTS of the proposed development of Wright’s Way SubdiviRIGHTS THERETO BELONGING, sion, located in Section 10, Township 18 North, Range 12 IN THE “COMMON ELEMENTS” AND West, Bossier Parish, LA. “LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS,” SITUAND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: ATED IN THE PARISH OF BOSSIER, Doug Rimmer, President ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE THOU- STATE OF LOUISIANA, IN THE CAR- Bossier Parish Police Jury SAND EIGHTY-ONE AND 94 / 100 RIAGE QUARTERS AT GREEN ACRES June 12, 19 and 26, 2019 ($185,081.94) DOLLARS, ALONG WITH PLACE, CREATED PURSUANT TO CON- Bossier Press-Tribune INTEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEES AND ALL DOMINIUM DECLARATION OF CARRIAGE QUARTERS AT GREEN ACRES OTHER COSTS OF SUIT. NOTICE PLACE CONDOMINIUMS, AND THE EXThe Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public HIBITS ATTACHED THERETO AND hearing JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 3, 2019, RECORDED AT FILE NUMBER 803631, IN in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Court& EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND house, Benton, Louisiana, to consider the application of BOSSIER Parish RECORDER FOR THE PARISH OF HRWN Bossier, LLC, to the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission, for a zoning amendment to BOSSIER, BEING DESIGNATED AS UNIT change ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: the zoning classification of a certain tract of land NUMBER 71, BLDG 14, CARRIAGE being 14.5 acres, more or less, located in Section 9, Corey J. Giroir QUARTERS AT GREEN ACRES PLACE Township 16 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish, LA, 13541 Tiger Bend Road CONDOMINIUMS, SAID UNIT # 71, BLDG from I-1, Light Industrial District, to I-2, Heavy Industrial Baton Rouge, LA 70817 District, for Approach Environmental Services.

14 HAVING SUCH MEASUREMENTS AND Rachel 225-756-0373 D. Hauser, Parish Secretary DIMENSIONS AS SHOWN AND DE- Doug Rimmer, President SCRIBED IN SAID CONDOMINIUM DEC- Bossier Parish Police Jury June 26, 2019 LARATION, SUCH CONDOMINIUM UNITS July 31, 2019 June 12, 19 and 26, 2019 BEING SITUATED AS SHOWN ON THE Bossier Bossier Press-Tribune Press-Tribune SURVEY PREPARED BY MOHR AND ASSOCIATES, INC., DATED FEBRUARY, NOTICE 2004 A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public TO THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 3, 2019, OF CARRIAGE QUARTERS AT GREEN in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish CourtACRES PLACE ON FILE AND OF house, Benton, Louisiana, to consider approval of a petiRECORD WITH THE CLERK AND tion submitted by Ms. Courtnie Nelson for a variance to place an additional home on property located on Lots 1 JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF RECORDER OF MORTGAGES OF and 2, Vealwood Subdivision, as a temporary use to proP. O. Box 850 BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA vide care for a family member living in an existing home.

BENTON, LA 71006 RECORDED AT FILE NUMBER 803631, Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary WHICH UNIT #71, BLDG 14 IS LOCATED Doug Rimmer, President ON THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROP- Bossier Parish Police Jury PARISH OF BOSSIER ERTY AND INCLUDES A .730% UNDI- June 12, 19 and 26, 2019 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT VIDED SHARE OF THE COMMON Bossier Press-Tribune STATE OF LOUISIANA ELEMENTS: Suit No: (08) 159445 A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN SEC- NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will TION EIGHT (8), TOWNSHIP 18, NORTH, be sold for cash by CubeSmart #6305 4901 East Texas CITIZENS BANK & TRUST COMPANY RANGE 13 WEST, BOSSIER PARISH, St. Bossier, La. 71111 to satisfy a lien on July 10th 2019 OF VIVIAN, LA., INC. LOUISIANA, SAID TRACT BEING MORE at approx. 1:00 PM at www.storagetreasures.com.

VS FULLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THE UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF Cube #29, Tabitha Oliver; CHARLES DOUGLAS GLASSCOCK Cube #76, Candice Young; COMMENCE AT THE NORTHWEST COR- Cube #139, Kamarion Brackens;

BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND NER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER Cube #212, Samuel Holloway; Cube #224, Morgan Eubanks; SALE ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUM- (NWCNE 1/4) OF SAID SECTION EIGHT Cube #303, Teresa Clark; BERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO (8), TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 13 Cube #318, Keric Taylor ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL WEST; RUN, THENCE NORTH 89 DEPROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, GREES 51 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST June 26, 2019 TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, 229.87 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST- Bossier Press-Tribune FOR CASH, WITH THE BENEFIT OF AP- ERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINES (OLD RIGHTPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, OF-WAY) OF LA. HWY. NO. 3 (BENTON AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF ROAD); THENCE SOUTH 14 DEGREES 11

SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S OFFICE

SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION

REGISTRATION: #SEX0391

I, Nathen Richard Stroud, have been convicted of Indecent Behavior with Juveniles. My address is 212 S. Cloverleaf Drive, Haughton, LA 71037.

Caucasian Race: Male Sex: 54 Age: 5’ 08” Height: 185 Weight: Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Hazel

None Alias: None Scar: None Mark: Prosthesis: None None Piercing: Tattoo: R_shoulder: Panther L_shoulder: Angela/NathenYvette L_forearm: Eagle/USA Chest: Granddaughter/Jasmine

If you have any comments or wish to communicate with the Bossier Sheriff’s Dept., PO Box 850, Benton, LA 71006, 318-965-2203

June 19 and 26, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION

Registration # SEX0584

I, Emanuel Lee Carper, have been convicted of Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile. My address is 132 Perry Street, Plain Dealing, LA 71064.

Afr Amer Race: Male Sex: 35 Age: 6’ 03” Height: 185 Weight: Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown

None Alias: None Scars: None Marks: Prosthesis: None None Piercing: Tattoo: Chest: 3 1 8 R_wrist: Mattie (in script)

If you have any comments or wish to communicate with the Bossier Sheriff’s Dept., PO Box 850, Benton, LA 71006, 318-965-2203

June 26, 2019 July 3, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION

REGISTRATION: # 1097019

I, Johnny Ray Ashley, have been convicted of Forcible Rape. My address is 711 Amy Lane, Haughton, LA 71037.

Race: Caucasian Sex: Male DOB: 02-01-1960 Height: 5’ 09” Weight: 160 Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Hazel

Alias: Johnny Ashley Ray Ashley Scar: None Mark: None Prosthesis: None Piercing: None Tattoo: R_forearm: Reba Forever Together R_shoulder: Harley Davidson Patent R_forearm: Two Skulls R_arm: Heart Back: Grim Reaper R_arm: Mom

If you have any comments or wish to communicate with the Bossier Sheriff’s Dept., PO Box 850, Benton, LA 71006, 318-965-2203

June 26, 2019 July 3, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

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BOSSIER PRESS-TRIBUNE | WWW.BOSSIERPRESS.COM LEGAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS BID # P19-14 SEWER SUB-BASIN BC-15 REHABILITATION

SEALED BIDS, electronic or paper, addressed to the Purchasing Agent of the City of Bossier City, will be received in the Purchasing Department located on the second floor of the Municipal Building, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, Louisiana, until 2:30 P.M., July 2, 2019 for the Sewer Sub-Basin BC-15 Rehabilitation Project. This project generally consists, but is not limited to, point repairs, pipe bursting, CIP liner, manhole repairs and coating, reestablishing service laterals, roadway patching and related miscellaneous repairs (sidewalk, curbing, fencing, etc.) as needed.

The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 3:00 p.m. before the City Council in the Council Chambers during a regularly scheduled meeting.

In accordance with the Louisiana Public Bid Law, RS:38:2212 Act No. 590, 2008, Contractors shall be provided the option to submit bids for Public Work projects through either a secure electronic interactive system or by submitting a paper bid. Use www.bidsync.com to submit an electronic bid.

Specifications, Plans, and Contract Documents shall be obtained from the office of the Engineer, 10542 S Glenstone Place, Baton Rouge, LA 70810 for $100.00, made out to Manchac Consulting Group, Inc. Any questions pertaining to this project should be emailed to Frank W. Titus, P.E. at ftitus@manchacgroup.com

A Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled for 10:00 A.M., June 20, 2019, at the Municipal Public Works Complex located at 3223 Old Shed Road, Bossier City, LA 71111.

Bids shall be submitted on the official Bid Form furnished with the bid package and those submitted otherwise will not be considered or accepted. It shall be the Bidder’s responsibility to make inquiry as to any Addenda issued.

All Bidders will be required to submit the Attestation Form (Section 00420) and the NonCollusive and Non-Solicitation Affidavit (Section 00480) before the bid opening or within ten days after the bid opening. These documents can be mailed, faxed, or e-mailed but must not be submitted in same envelope with the bid.

Each proposal must be accompanied by a bid security, which may be a certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond, for an amount not less than 5% of the amount of the bid, made payable to the City of Bossier City, Louisiana. An acceptable performance/payment bond equal to 100% of the contract price will be required of the successful bidder.

The successful bidder will agree to commence the work under this contract on or before a date to be specified in the Notice to Proceed and fully complete the project within One Hundred Eighty (180) calendar days. Bidders will pay liquidated damages, the sum of $1500 for each consecutive calendar day thereafter.

On any bids submitted in the amount of $50,000 or more, the Contractor shall be licensed under Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:2150-2163 and show his license number on the bid and on the envelope in which it is submitted. Any Subcontractors being Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing (plumbers bidding Mechanical work) shall be licensed under Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:2156 for bids submitted in the amount of $10,000 or more.

The City of Bossier City reserves the right to reject any/all bids.

LILLIANA GARCIA, PURCHASING AGENT CITY OF BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA

June 5, 12 and 26, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BID #P19-15

MISCELLANEOUS SEWER LIFT STATION REHABILITATION PROJECTS A.

SEALED BIDS, electronic or paper, addressed to the Purchasing Agent of the City of Bossier City, will be received in the Purchasing Department located on the second floor of the Municipal Building, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, Louisiana, until 2:30 P.M., Tuesday, July 2, 2019 for the MISCELLANEOUS SEWER LIFT STATION REHABILITATION PROJECTS. The Work includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the following: * Rehabilitate six (6) sewer lift stations as described in the Plans and Specifications

The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 3:00 p.m. before the City Council in the Council Chambers during a regularly scheduled meeting.

In accordance with the Louisiana Public Bid Law, RS:38:2212 Act No. 590, 2008, Contractors shall be provided the option to submit bids for Public Work projects through either a secure electronic interactive system or by submitting a paper bid. Use www.bidsync.com to submit an electronic bid.

Specifications, Plans, and Contract Documents shall be obtained from the office of the Engineer, 10542 S. Glenstone Place, Baton Rouge, LA 70810 for $100.00, made out to Manchac Consulting Group, Inc. Any questions pertaining to this project should be emailed to Daniel Dehon, P.E. at ddehon@manchacgroup.com.

A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled for Thursday, June 20, 2019 at 11:00 a.m., at the Municipal Public Works Complex located at 3223 Old Shed Road, Bossier City, LA 71111.

Bids shall be submitted on the official Bid Form furnished with the bid package and those submitted otherwise will not be considered or accepted. It shall be the Bidder’s responsibility to make inquiry as to any Addenda issued.

All Bidders will be required to submit the Attestation Form (Felony conviction Statement and E-Verify) before the bid opening or within ten days after the bid opening. This document can be mailed, faxed, or e-mailed but must not be submitted in same envelope with the bid.

Each proposal must be accompanied by a bid security, which may be a certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond, for an amount not less than 5% of the amount of the bid, made payable to the City of Bossier City, Louisiana. An acceptable performance/payment bond equal to 100% of the contract price will be required of the successful bidder.

The successful bidder will agree to commence the work under this contract on or before a date to be specified in the Notice to Proceed and substantially complete the project within One Hundred Fifty (150) calendar days and complete and ready for final acceptance within 195 calendar days after the date when the Contract Time commences to run. Bidders will pay liquidated damages in the sum of $1000 for each consecutive calendar day that the project is not complete after Substantial Completion.

On any bids submitted in the amount of $50,000 or more, the Contractor shall be licensed under Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:2150-2163 and show his license number on the bid and on the envelope in which it is submitted. Any Subcontractors being Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing (plumbers bidding Mechanical work) shall be licensed under Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:2156 for bids submitted in the amount of $10,000 or more.

The City of Bossier City reserves the right to reject any/all bids.

LILLIANA GARCIA, PURCHASING AGENT CITY OF BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA

June 5, 12 and 26, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY BENTON, LOUISIANA MINUTES June 5, 2019 www.bossierparishla.gov The Bossier Parish Police Jury met in regular and legal session on the 5th day of June, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana. The President, Mr. Doug Rimmer, called the meeting to order.

The invocation was given by Mr. Jerome Darby, and the pledge of allegiance was led by Mr. Mac Plummer. The Parish Secretary, Ms. Rachel Hauser, called the roll, with all members present, as follows: Mr. Rick Avery Mr. Jerome Darby Ms. Wanda Bennett Mr. Mac Plummer Mr. Glenn Benton Mr. Doug Rimmer Mr. Bob Brotherton Mr. Tom Salzer Mr. Jimmy Cochran Mr. Fred Shewmake Mr. Norman Craig Mr. Jack Skaggs *** Others present were Mr. William R. Altimus, Parish Administrator; Mr. Joe E. “Butch” Ford, Jr., Parish Engineer; Ms. Rachel Hauser, Parish Secretary. ***

Motion was made by Mr. Shewmake, seconded by Mr. Cochran, to adopt the minutes of the April 3, 2019, and April 17, 2019, regular meetings, and the April 17, 2019, Finance Committee meeting, as published.

The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously. *** Ms. Jan Elkins, KTBS Channel 3, expressed appreciation for the police jury’s continued support of the Independence Day Festival each year. She stated that the Independence Day Festival has been extended from a one night event to a six to seven week Celebrate Our Freedom event.

Ms. Elkins provided information on the upcoming events and performers, and encouraged the police jurors to attend all events.

Appreciation was extended to Ms. Elkins and KTBS Channel 3 for their continued efforts to host the Independence Day Festival each year and making it a success. *** Mr. Larry Conkle, 5400 Modica Lott Road, requested to address the police jury regarding the denial of a building permit for a home to be built at 5400 Modica Lott Road.

Motion was made by Mr. Skaggs, seconded by Mr. Avery, to add Mr. Larry Conkle as Visitor No. 2.

The President called for public comment. There being none, motion carried with the following votes recorded: Mr. Avery, Ms. Bennett, Mr. Benton, Mr. Brotherton, Mr. Cochran, Mr. AYES: Craig, Mr. Darby, Mr. Plummer, Mr. Rimmer, Mr. Salzer, Mr. Shewmake, Mr. Skaggs None NAYS: ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None *** Mr. Larry Conkle stated that he purchased property located at 5400 Modica Lott Road in June of 2018 with the intention of building a home. He stated that a construction loan and building plans for the home have been obtained, but when a request for a building permit to build the home was made, it was denied. Mr. Conkle requested the police jury’s assistance with resolving any issues that are the cause of the denial for a building permit.

Mr. Conkle stated that he has expended a substantial amount of time and money on this property, and feels that he should have been notified prior to purchasing the property that he would not be able to obtain a building permit due to no additional homes being allowed in this area.

Mr. Conkle stated that meetings have been held with Mr. Ford and Mr. Jackson to attempt to resolve this issue so that he can move forward with building his home.

He stated that he has been advised that a publicly dedicated right-of-way for a road is required and one-hundred percent (100%) approval by all landowners located between his property and the beginning point of the private roadway is required for the publicly dedicated right-of-way. Mr. Conkle stated that one property owner who owns the majority of the private road is refusing to sign any documents allowing for a publicly dedicated rightof-way for a road.

Mr. Conkle referred to La. R.S. 33:113 “Procedures; legal effect of approval of plat”, stating that the police jury has sixty (60) days to approve a plat, and if not approved within the sixty (60) days, the plat is automatically approved. He stated that when he purchased the property, an attorney handled the paperwork, and documents were filed with the Bossier Parish Clerk of Court, but he is unsure if a plat was filed at that time.

Mr. Skaggs asked Mr. Sam Marsiglia, Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission, if a formal plat for the subdivision of Mr. Conkle’s property has ever been submitted for consideration by the MPC. Mr. Marsiglia stated that no formal plat has been submitted to the MPC for consideration for the subdivision of Mr. Conkle’s property. He stated that a plat using metes and bounds was filed with the Bossier Parish Clerk of Court for Mr. Conkle’s property which is an illegal subdivision of property in Bossier Parish.

Mr. Marsiglia stated that the only documentation received by the MPC on the Conkle property is a site plan for the proposed home along with the building permit application. He stated that once it was determined that no formal plat for the subdivision of Mr. Conkle’s property had been submitted for approval by the MPC, a hold was placed on the building permit application.

Mr. Conkle stated that he should have been notified immediately by the MPC advising him that a subdivision plat was required in order to obtain a building permit. Mr. Marsiglia stated that no one contacted the MPC office to discuss this matter prior to any documents being submitted.

Mr. Skaggs stated that as it stands, the documents filed with the Bossier Parish Clerk of Court for the subdivision of Mr. Conkle’s property created an illegal subdivision. He stated that there are other properties in this area that have been illegally subdivided and homes have been constructed without police jury knowledge.

Mr. Skaggs stated that in 2014 the police jury approved the Minor Plat for Lowery Estates Subdivision located off the private portion of Modica Lott Road with the understanding that a 60-foot road right-of-way would be dedicated to the public within 90 days to provide public access for the homes. He stated that one-hundred percent (100%) approval was required from all property owners for the 60-foot road right-of-way, but the Lowerys constructed the homes without ever obtaining the required signatures as stipulated by the police jury.

Mr. Skaggs recommended that this matter be tabled until a time can be scheduled with all parties to further discuss this matter.

Mr. Conkle referenced the Equal Protection Plan stating that the parish has allowed homes to be constructed off the private portion of Modica Lott Road, with one of the homes being built last year. He stated that the Lowerys were requested to provide a survey of the private roadway and obtain signatures from one-hundred percent (100%) of the property owners for a 60-foot road right-of-way to be dedicated to the public, but the Lowerys failed to do so and built their home. Mr. Conkle stated that it is not likely that anyone will ever be able to obtain one-hundred percent (100%) approval from all property owners for a 60-foot road right-of-way to be dedicated to the public.

Mr. Conkle stated that properties are being devalued in this area due to the police jury not allowing further development. He asked for an explanation as to why homes have been previously built off the private drive, but the police jury is denying his request to build a home.

Mr. Skaggs stated that Mr. Jackson was unable to attend today’s meeting, and he does not feel that the police jury is in a position to discuss legalities on this matter in today’s meeting and would defer this matter to Mr. Jackson for further review. Mr. Conkle stated that he has been waiting for approximately three months for a resolution to this matter by the police jury, and there has been no action.

Mr. Neil Erwin, present in the absence of Mr. Patrick Jackson, Parish Attorney, stated that he agrees that the police jury is not in a position to discuss the legalities of this matter in today’s meeting. He stated that in reference to La. R.S. 33:113, the 60-day timeline does not apply in this matter as the law states that a planning commission must receive a properly filed application for a subdivision, which was not done in this matter.

There was further discussion on this matter. Mr. Benton requested that a meeting be scheduled with Mr. Jackson to discuss this matter further. Mr. Ford stated that Mr. Conkle purchased the property by metes and bounds which is a violation of parish ordinances. He stated that when purchasing property, a survey and plat is required for consideration by the MPC and/or the police jury. He further stated that over the years, the MPC and the parish have been working to ensure that properties are not subdivided by metes and bounds and the building permit system which is now in place prohibits a building permit for a home on property that has been created by metes and bounds.

Mr. Ford stated that a meeting was held with Mr. Conkle a few months ago and two options were provided to Mr. Conkle in order to resolve this issue, one being that one-hundred percent (100%) approval by all property owners for a 60-foot dedicated rightof-way for public access must be obtained. He stated that it is apparent that Mr. Conkle will be unable to obtain one-hundred percent (100%) approval from all property owners for the needed dedicated right-of-way. Mr. Ford stated that the other option would require expropriation and he will need to discuss this further with Mr. Jackson. He stated that he will request a meeting be scheduled with Mr. Jackson and Mr. Conkle to further discuss this matter. Mr. Ford provided the estimated cost and time for expropriation, stating that it would be a costly and long process.

After further discussion, motion was made by Mr. Skaggs, seconded by Mr. Cochran, to table discussion of a request for a building permit at 5400 Modica Lott Road, Bossier City, LA, to be considered at the June 19, 2019, regular meeting.

Votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously. *** Mr. Mark Tatum, resident of Benton, LA, requested to address the police jury on behalf of Mr. Larry Conkle. He stated that he is a friend of Mr. Conkle and has additional information.

Mr. Rimmer advised that the matter has been tabled and therefore no further discussion is allowed. He requested that Mr. Tatum submit his information to Mr. Ford or be present at the meeting to be scheduled with Mr. Conkle. *** Mr. Matt Causey requested to address the police jury regarding property on Deville Road, Benton, LA. Motion was made by Ms. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Avery, to add Mr. Matt Causey as Visitor No. 3.

The President called for public comment. There being none, motion carried with the following votes recorded: AYES: Mr. Avery, Ms. Bennett, Mr. Benton, Mr. Brotherton, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Craig, Mr. Darby, Mr. Plummer, Mr. Rimmer, Mr. Salzer, Mr. Shewmake, Mr. Skaggs NAYS: None

ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

None None

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*** Mr. Causey stated that he purchased a tract of land on Deville Road and moved a mobile home from another tract of land to the property on Deville Road. He stated that he has been unable to get electricity services hooked up, and has recently learned that he is required to obtain approval from the Benton-Parish MPC and the police jury for placement of the mobile home on the property. He further stated that the company that he hired to move the mobile home claims that they were unaware of these requirements prior to locating the mobile home on the property.

Mr. Causey stated that a family is being displaced due to these delays and he requested assistance from the police jury to expedite the process so that the family can move into the home. He stated that the mobile home has been installed and ready for the family to move in with the exception of the electricity being hooked up.

Mr. Causey stated that once he was advised that he would need approval from the Benton-Parish MPC, he immediately submitted the required documents. He asked if it was possible to move forward at his own risk in an effort to not displace the family.

Mr. Marsiglia stated that the hearing on this matter is scheduled before the Benton-Parish MPC Board of Appeals (Adjustment) for next Thursday and he does not anticipate any issues with approval. He stated that there are several existing mobile homes on Deville Road, and it is not located within a subdivision.

Mr. Marsiglia stated that Mr. Causey is requesting approval today to move forward with having all utilities hooked up for the mobile home at his own risk. He stated that he has no issues with Mr. Causey moving forward with the electrical hook-up, but he cannot recommend allowing the family to move into the mobile home prior to the hearing before the Benton-Parish MPC Board of Appeals (Adjustment).

Mr. Marsiglia stated that a Special Exception Use is required, as well as a building permit, for a mobile home to be moved and placed on the property. He stated that the company that moved the mobile home onto the property did not obtain a building permit to do so.

Ms. Bennett stated that all mobile home companies are aware that there are certain regulations that must be met prior to placement of a mobile home on property in Bossier Parish. She recommended that the family not be allowed to move into the home until approval has been received by the Benton-Parish MPC Board of Appeals (Adjustment). No action was taken on this request. *** Sealed bids were opened and read aloud for Official Journal of the Bossier Parish Police Jury for the period July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020, as follows: Bidder: Bid Amount: BOSSIER-PRESS TRIBUNE $21,000.00 For printing the official proceedings For other printing $5.00 per column inch This is the only bid received. Motion was made by Mr. Shewmake, seconded by Ms. Bennett, to accept the bid of the Bossier Press-Tribune as Official Journal of the Bossier Parish Police Jury for the period July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020.

The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously. *** Ms. Hauser announced the public hearing to consider approval of the plat of the proposed development of Pe-Bell Subdivision, Unit No. 1-A, being a resubdivision of Lot 22, Pe-Bell Subdivision, located in Section 23, Township 19 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Mr. Terry Henderson, property owner, was present. Mr. Eric Hudson, Assistant Parish Engineer, stated that Mr. Henderson is requesting to subdivide one lot into two lots. He stated that a petition has been received showing one-hundred percent (100%) approval of all property owners in Pe-Bell Subdivision of Mr. Henderson’s request to subdivide Lot 22, Pe-Bell Subdivision.

Mr. Hudson stated that a 30-foot servitude of passage is provided to access each lot, and it is understood that the parish will never maintain the 30-foot servitude of passage.

There being no objection, motion was made by Mr. Benton, seconded by Mr. Plummer, to approve the plat of the proposed development of Pe-Bell Subdivision, Unit No. 1-A, being a resubdivision of Lot 22, Pe-Bell Subdivision, located in Section 23, Township 19 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish, LA, with the understanding that the Bossier Parish Police Jury will never maintain the 30-foot servitude of passage.

The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and motion carried unanimously. *** Motion was made by Mr. Plummer, seconded by Mr. Brotherton, to schedule a public hearing on July 3, 2019, to consider the application of HRWN Bossier, LLC, to the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission, for a zoning amendment to change the zoning classification of a certain tract of land being 14.5 acres, more or less, located in Section 9, Township 16 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish, LA, from I-1, Light Industrial District, to I-2, Heavy Industrial District, for Approach Environmental Services.

The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and motion carried unanimously. *** Motion was made by Mr. Benton, seconded by Mr. Brotherton, to schedule a public hearing on July 3, 2019, to consider approval of the plat of the proposed development of Wright’s Way Subdivision, located in Section 10, Township 18 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish, LA. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously. *** Motion was made by Mr. Craig, seconded by Mr. Darby, to schedule a public hearing on July 3, 2019, to consider approval of a petition submitted by Ms. Courtnie Nelson for a variance to place an additional home on property located on Lots 1 and 2, Vealwood Subdivision, as a temporary use to provide care for a family member living in an existing home.

The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously. *** Mr. David Ghormley, Property Standards Officer, reported on a meeting of the Property Standards Board of Review, advising that it is recommended that a condemnation hearing be scheduled on June 19, 2019, to consider condemnation of property located at 6902 Jennifer Lane, Princeton, LA, Tax Assessment No. 121105.

Motion was made by Mr. Shewmake, seconded by Mr. Salzer, to schedule a condemnation hearing on June 19, 2019, to consider the condemnation of property located at 6902 Jennifer Lane, Princeton, LA, Tax Assessment No. 121105.

The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Ghormley stated that the Board of Review recommended that a condemnation hearing be scheduled on June 19, 2019, to consider condemnation of property located at 720 Cindy Lane, Haughton, LA, Tax Assessment No. 111727.

Motion was made by Mr. Benton, seconded by Mr. Plummer, to schedule a condemnation hearing on June 19, 2019, to consider condemnation of property located at 720 Cindy Lane, Haughton, LA, Tax Assessment No. 111727.

The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Ghormley stated that the Board of Review recommended that a condemnation hearing be scheduled on June 19, 2019, to consider condemnation of property located at 208 Gumwood Drive, Haughton, LA, Tax Assessment No. 118666.

Motion was made by Mr. Avery, seconded by Mr. Craig, to schedule a condemnation hearing on June 19, 2019, to consider condemnation of property located at 208 Gumwood Drive, Haughton, LA, Tax Assessment No. 118666.

The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Ghormley stated that the Board of Review recommended that a condemnation hearing be scheduled on June 19, 2019, to consider condemnation of property located at 152 Finley Road, Benton, LA, Tax Assessment No. 102861.

Motion was made by Ms. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Shewmake, to schedule a condemnation hearing on June 19, 2019, to consider condemnation of property located at 152 Finley Road, Benton, LA, Tax Assessment No. 102861.

The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously. *** Mr. Glenn Benton, Chairman of the Road/Subdivision Regulations Committee, reported on a meeting of that committee. Committee members attending the Road/Subdivision Regulations Committee meeting were Mr. Benton, Mr. Brotherton, Ms. Bennett, Mr. Plummer, Mr. Shewmake, Mr. Rimmer, Mr. Avery, and Mr. Craig. Mr. Carl Mayer, Mr. Ryan Estess, Mr. Jeff Raley, Ms. Julie Gill, and Mr. Pat Culverhouse were also present. Other jurors present were Mr. Darby and Mr. Salzer.

Mr. Benton stated that the Road/Subdivision Regulations Committee discussed the replacement of the Linton Road Bridge over Black Bayou project. He stated that CBB Water System, Inc., owns a water line that is attached to the Linton Road Bridge which will need to be relocated. Mr. Benton stated that the committee discussed the possibility of securing a loan to assist CBB Water System, Inc., with the cost of relocating the

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water line. He stated that CBB Water Systems, Inc., will be responsible for repayment of the loan.

Mr. Benton stated that the committee also discussed property located at 101 Glendale Lane, Haughton, LA, which flooded during the most recent rain event.

Mr. Benton stated that the committee discussed a request from the property owner at 2526 Vanceville Road, Bossier City, LA, for the installation of a ditch to assist with drainage issues. He stated that Mr. Ford is to further review this request.

Mr. Benton stated that the committee discussed a request from the property owner at 29 Golf Club Drive, Haughton, LA, for assistance with drainage issues. Mr. Ford stated that the cause of the drainage issues is not located in the parish right-of-way, and therefore the police jury cannot assist with drainage issues at 29 Golf Club Drive, Haughton, LA. Mr. Benton stated that the committee discussed a request from the property owner at 1305 Bay Ridge Drive, Benton, LA, for assistance with a drainage pipe located in the front yard. Mr. Ford stated that the drainage pipe is not located within the parish rightof-way, and therefore the police jury cannot assist with drainage issues pertaining to the drainage pipe at 1305 Bay Ridge Drive, Benton, LA. Mr. Benton stated that the committee discussed a request for development off Roby Road in Benton, LA. He stated that it will need to be determined if driveways will be allowed on Roby Road as the roadway is used by Benton Elementary School as a drive for picking up and dropping off students.

Mr. Benton stated that the committee discussed water/sewer lines that are caving in due to a rise in groundwater.

Mr. Ford stated that the committee also discussed issues with mobile homes being placed on properties prior to a plat being approved and signed. He stated that the committee also discussed the request by Mr. Larry Conkle for a building permit at 5400 Modica Lott Road, Bossier City, LA. *** Mr. Hudson requested that discussion of Swan Lake Road over Flat River Realignment (Northwest End) Project No. 2019-112, be tabled until the June 19, 2019, regular meeting. Motion was made by Mr. Skaggs, seconded by Mr. Salzer, to table discussion of the Swan Lake Road over Flat River Realignment (Northwest End) Project No. 2019-112, to be discussed at the June 19, 2019, regular meeting.

Motion carried with the following votes recorded: Ms. Bennett, Mr. Benton, Mr. Brotherton, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Craig, Mr. AYES: Darby, Mr. Plummer, Mr. Rimmer, Mr. Salzer, Mr. Shewmake, Mr. Skaggs NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Mr. Avery *** Motion was made by Mr. Skaggs, seconded by Mr. Plummer, to ratify and accept the recommendation of the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit Board of Appeals on May 14, 2019, in the matter of David Foster, Report No. 2290, issued on February 2, 2019.

The President called for public comment. There being none, motion carried with the following votes recorded: AYES:Ms. Bennett, Mr. Benton, Mr. Brotherton, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Craig, Mr. Darby, Mr. Plummer, Mr. Rimmer, Mr. Salzer, Mr. Shewmake, Mr. Skaggs None NAYS: ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Mr. Avery *** Motion was made by Mr. Craig, seconded by Mr. Benton, to approve the application of Abdulnasser Algahim for a 2019 Bossier Parish beer license at Roger’s Four Corners, 6511 Highway 80, Princeton, LA. The application has been approved by the Sheriff’s Department and the Health Department.

The President called for public comment. There being none, motion carried with the following votes recorded: AYES: Ms. Bennett, Mr. Benton, Mr. Brotherton, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Craig, Mr. Darby, Mr. Plummer, Mr. Rimmer, Mr. Salzer, Mr. Shewmake, Mr. Skaggs None NAYS: ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Mr. Avery *** Mr. Altimus presented a request from Sheriff Julian Whittington for the police jury and City of Bossier City’s participation in revitalizing and restructuring the Keep Bossier Beautiful program for Bossier Parish. He stated that he recently submitted information to the jurors pertaining to this request, as well as additional information from the ShreveportBossier Convention and Tourist Bureau concerning the need for the Keep Bossier Beautiful Program.

Mr. Altimus stated that it is recommended that an Executive Director be hired to oversee the Keep Bossier Beautiful program and its staff. He stated that the proposed annual salary for the Executive Director would be between $38,000.00 to $45,000.00, depending on qualifications, as well as benefits, which would bring the total amount to approximately $65,000.00. Mr. Altimus stated that the approximate total salary of $65,000.00 would be evenly split between the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Department, Bossier Parish Police Jury, and the City of Bossier City.

Mr. Altimus stated that the Executive Director would be an employee of the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Department. He stated that a representative from the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Department, Bossier Parish Police Jury, and the City of Bossier City will make up a three-person Board of Directors, and the Executive Director would report to the three-person Board of Directors. He further stated that it is anticipated that a volunteer board will be created to assist with overseeing projects.

Mr. Altimus stated that the police jury will provide an office for the Executive Director and staff on the second floor of the Health Unit on Old Minden Road, and the conference room at the Health Unit will be available for use as needed.

Mr. Altimus stated that he recently attended a meeting which provided the summation of a study that was commissioned by the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau and performed by a national firm concerning what visitors perceive of the Shreveport-Bossier area when visiting. He stated that according to the survey, the main complaint from visitors is the uncleanliness of the area due to trash being seen on properties, roads, bridges, etc.

Mr. Altimus recommended that the police jury participate in revitalizing and restructuring the Keep Bossier Beautiful program for Bossier Parish. He stated that the City of Bossier City will be considering this request to participate as well.

Mr. Benton recommended that District 4 of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development be requested to participate as well in order for the Interstate roads and bridges to be cleaned as part of the Keep Bossier Beautiful program. Mr. Altimus stated that he will present this request for participation as requested.

Ms. Brandy Evans, Vice President of Communications, TMP, for the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau, presented information pertaining to results from a study commissioned by the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau.

She stated that the results of the study provided much needed feedback from visitors to the Shreveport-Bossier area to show what needs to be done in order to ensure that visitors return and entice new visitors to visit this area.

Ms. Evans stated that it is imperative that when visitors attend different types of events held in the Shreveport-Bossier area, they enjoy what Shreveport-Bossier has to offer and are willing to return.

Ms. Evans stated that the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau administered a DestinationNext survey for residents, tourism stakeholders, customers, and local governing bodies in late 2018. She stated that there were approximately 401 participants in the survey. She provided additional information pertaining to the company that performed the survey, as well as various results of the survey.

Ms. Evans stated that the amount of litter in the Shreveport-Bossier area seemed to be the main complaint and concern, not only by visitors, but residents as well.

She stated that the Shreveport-Bossier area’s score for being known as a safe, clean and secure place for visitors was extremely low. Ms. Evans provided several comments made regarding the uncleanliness of the Shreveport-Bossier area.

Ms. Evans stated that the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau fully supports the hiring of an Executive Director for the Keep Bossier Beautiful program in an effort to keep the cities and parishes clean.

Mr. Altimus stated that the City of Bossier City will be considering this matter, and he will bring this matter back before the police jury once the City of Bossier City has made its recommendation. *** Mr. Altimus presented a request from the Shreveport Bossier Sports Commission for assistance with the costs associated with the FIVB Women’s Indoor Volleyball Olympic Qualifier event scheduled for August 2-4, 2019, at the Centurylink Center. He stated that this event is the biggest sporting event to ever be held in this area and is the first time this event has been held in the United States. He further stated that the event will be televised nationally and internationally.

Mr. Altimus stated that the City of Bossier City has committed to investing $10,000.00, and requests will be made to Caddo Parish and the City of Shreveport for their participation. He stated that additional funding will be requested from other entities as well to assist with this event.

Mr. Brotherton stated that this event will be showcasing the Olympic Women’s Volleyball team, as well as the Shreveport-Bossier area, and recommended that the police jury support this event.

After further discussion, motion was made by Mr. Brotherton, seconded

by Mr. Avery, to approve an appropriation of funds in the amount of $10,000.00 to support the FIVB Women’s Indoor Volleyball Olympic Qualifier event scheduled for August 2-4, 2019, at the Centurylink Center.

The President called for public comment. There being none, motion carried with the following votes recorded: AYES: Mr. Avery, Ms. Bennett, Mr. Benton, Mr. Brotherton, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Craig, Mr. Darby, Mr. Plummer, Mr. Rimmer, Mr. Salzer, Mr. Shewmake Mr. Skaggs NAYS: ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None *** Motion was made by Mr. Benton, seconded by Mr. Cochran, to reappoint Mr. James Armitage and Mr. Ken Plummer to the Cyber Innovation Center Board for five year terms each, terms to expire July 1, 2024.

The President called for public comment. There being none, motion carried with the following votes recorded: Mr. Avery, Ms. Bennett, Mr. Benton, Mr. Brotherton, Mr. Cochran, Mr. AYES: Craig, Mr. Darby, Mr. Rimmer, Mr. Salzer, Mr. Shewmake, Mr. Skaggs NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Mr. Plummer ABSENT: None *** Motion was made by Ms. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Avery, to accept the resignation of Mr. Jeff Wyatt from the Benton Fire District No. 4 Board of Commissioners effective May 21, 2019, and to adopt a resolution of appreciation to Mr. Wyatt for his years of service on the Benton Fire District No. 4 Board of Commissioners.

The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously.

RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Mr. Jeff Wyatt has resigned from the Benton Fire District No. 4 Board of Commissioners effective May 21, 2019; and WHEREAS, Mr. Wyatt has served in this capacity since his appointment by the police jury on December 1, 2007, and has worked diligently in serving Benton Fire District No. 4 and the citizens of Bossier Parish.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session convened on this 5th day of June, 2019, that it does hereby express its sincere appreciation to Mr. Jeff Wyatt for his years of dedicated service as a member of the Benton Fire District No. 4 Board of Commissioners, and does thank him for his willingness to serve the citizens of Bossier Parish in this capacity.

The resolution was offered by Ms. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Avery. Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 5th day of June, 2019.

RACHEL D. HAUSER DOUG RIMMER, PRESIDENT PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY *** Motion was made by Ms. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Avery, to appoint Mr. Jay Valentine to the Benton Fire District No. 4 Board of Commissioners to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Jeff Wyatt, effective immediately, term to expire December 31, 2019.

The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously. *** Motion was made by Mr. Shewmake, seconded by Mr. Plummer, to nominate Mr. William David Jones for appointment as Bossier Parish representative to the Red River Waterway Commission for a six year term, term to expire July 1, 2025.

The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously. *** Motion was made by Ms. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Craig, to adopt a resolution indicating the intention of the Bossier Parish Police Jury to become a participating political subdivision in the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, and reappointing Mr. Jack Skaggs as police jury representative to the Board of Directors for said authority.

The President called for public comment. There being none, motion carried with the following votes recorded: AYES: Mr. Avery, Ms. Bennett, Mr. Benton, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Craig, Mr. Darby, Mr. Plummer, Mr. Rimmer, Mr. Salzer, Mr. Shewmake None NAYS: ABSTAIN: Mr. Skaggs ABSENT: Mr. Brotherton RESOLUTION INDICATING THE INTENTION OF THE BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TO BECOME A PARTICIPATING POLITICAL SUBDIVISION IN THE LOUISIANA LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (THE “AUTHORITY”); APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF A DIRECTOR TO REPRESENT THE BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE AUTHORITY; AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO AS PROVIDED BY CHAPTER 10-D OF TITLE 33 OF THE LOUISIANA REVISED STATUTES OF 1950, AS AMENDED. WHEREAS, Chapter 10-D of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, comprised of R.S. 33:4548.1 through 4548.16 is known as the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority Act (the “Act”); and WHEREAS, the Act creates the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority (the “Authority”) for the purpose of assisting political subdivisions, as defined in the Act, and other designated entities in acquiring, financing and constructing certain facilities, including environmental, public infrastructure, community and economic development purposes and to otherwise establish programs to aid in the financing of local government and economic development projects; and WHEREAS, the Bossier Parish Police Jury, State of Louisiana, is eligible to become a participating political subdivision of the Authority in accordance with the Act; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 4548.4 of the Act, the governing authority of the Bossier Parish Police Jury, State of Louisiana, desires to become a member of the Authority (“Member”) and to approve the appointment of Mr. Jack Skaggs to serve as a Director of the Authority and ratify any action taken heretofore by and on behalf of the member.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the governing authority of the Bossier Parish Police Jury, State of Louisiana, acting in such capacity: Section 1.

Under the authority of Section 4548.4 of the Act, it is hereby declared to be the express intention of the Bossier Parish Police Jury, State of Louisiana, to become a participating political subdivision and member of the Authority.

Section 2.

Pursuant to the Act, the appointment of Mr. Skaggs to serve as a director of the Authority for a term of two (2) years from the date hereof is hereby approved.

Section 3.

This resolution shall take effect immediately and a certified copy hereof shall be forwarded to the offices of the Authority.

The resolution was offered by Ms. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Craig. It was duly adopted on this 5th day of June, 2019, with the following votes recorded: AYES: Mr. Avery, Ms. Bennett, Mr. Benton, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Craig, Mr. Darby, Mr. Plummer, Mr. Rimmer, Mr. Salzer, Mr. Shewmake NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Mr. Skaggs ABSENT: Mr. Brotherton RACHEL D. HAUSER DOUG RIMMER, PRESIDENT PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY *** Motion was made by Mr. Benton, seconded by Mr. Avery, to adopt a resolution providing for the adoption of plans and policies, approving appointments and authorizing individuals, in accordance with the FY2019 Louisiana Community Development Block Grant Program.

The President called for public comment. There being none, motion carried with the following votes recorded: AYES: Mr. Avery, Ms. Bennett, Mr. Benton, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Craig, Mr. Darby, Mr. Plummer, Mr. Rimmer, Mr. Salzer, Mr. Shewmake, Mr. Skaggs NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Mr. Brotherton RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Bossier Parish Police Jury has been awarded a FY 2019 Louisiana Community Development Block Grant (LCDBG) for Sewer Improvements; and WHEREAS, the LCDBG Program requires the adoption of plans and policies, appointments and authorization of individuals for compliance with the LCDBG regulations; WHEREAS, it is necessary under the regulations of the LCDBG Program to authorize certain individuals to sign for Requests for Payment for LCDBG funds and to authorize one individual to certify to the correctness of each signature, designate an official depositary to hold LCDBG funds and authorize certain individuals to sign checks on the official depositary; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular session convened that the following plans and policies be adopted; (1) Procurement Policy, (2) Residential Antidisplacement and Relocation Assistance Plan (3) Language Access Plan (4) Policy Statement for Communicating Information to Persons with Sensory Impairments (5) Section 504 Grievance Procedure and (6) Section 504 Assurance; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following appointments and authorization of individuals are made; (1) Handicapped/Section 504 Compliance/Coordinator – William R. Altimus (2) Antidisplacement Coordinator – William R. Altimus, (3) Equal Em-

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ployment Officer – William R. Altimus, (4) Citizen Complaint Officer – William R. Altimus, (5) Labor Compliance Officer - LCDBG Administrator, and (6) Authorize the President to sign all documents pertaining to the LCDBG Program; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Rachel Hauser and William J. Buffington are hereby authorized to sign for Requests for Payment; William R. Altimus shall certify to the correctness of each signature, that First Guaranty Bank is hereby designated as the official depositary of all LCDBG funds and that Rachel Hauser and William J. Buffington are authorized to sign checks on the official depositary, of which two signatures are required for each check.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution and the above referenced adoptions and appointments supersede any and all previous adoptions pertaining to the aforementioned items.

THE ABOVE RESOLUTION was offered by Mr. Benton, seconded by Mr. Avery. It was duly adopted on this 5th day of June, 2019, with the following vote recorded: Yeas: Mr. Avery, Ms. Bennett, Mr. Benton, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Craig, Mr. Darby, Mr. Plummer, Mr. Rimmer, Mr. Shewmake, Mr. Salzer, Mr. Skaggs Nays: None Absent: Mr. Brotherton None Abstain: RACHEL D. HAUSER DOUG RIMMER, PRESIDENT PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY *** Motion was made by Mr. Benton, seconded by Ms. Bennett, to adopt a resolution authorizing the Parish Administrator or the President to execute any and all documents in connection with the Rate Study Request from the Louisiana Rural Water Association for FY 2019 LCDBG Sewer Improvements-Merrywoods Subdivision.

The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously.

RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session on this 5th day of June, 2019, that William R. Altimus, Parish Administrator, or Doug Rimmer, President, be and is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the Bossier Parish Police Jury, any and all documents in connection with the Rate Study Request from the Louisiana Rural Water Association for FY 2019 LCDBG Sewer Improvements-Merrywoods Subdivision.

The resolution was offered by Mr. Benton, seconded by Ms. Bennett. Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 5th day of June, 2019.

RACHEL D. HAUSER DOUG RIMMER, PRESIDENT BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY PARISH SECRETARY *** Motion was made by Mr. Benton, seconded by Mr. Craig, to accept the proposal of Nixon Engineering Solutions, LLC, in the amount of $3,350.00 for services to investigate and document current drainage capacity of existing ditches at the corner of Dogwood Trail and Wildbriar Circle, and to authorize the execution of documents.

The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and motion carried unanimously.

RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session on this 5th day of June, 2019, that William R. Altimus, Parish Administrator, or Doug Rimmer, President, be and is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the Bossier Parish Police Jury, any and all documents or contracts in connection with the proposal of Nixon Engineering Solutions, LLC, in the amount of $3,350.00 for services to investigate and document current drainage capacity of existing ditches at the corner of Dogwood Trail and Wildbriar Circle.

The resolution was offered by Mr. Benton, seconded by Mr. Craig. Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 5th day of June, 2019.

RACHEL D. HAUSER DOUG RIMMER, PRESIDENT BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY PARISH SECRETARY *** Motion was made by Mr. Benton, seconded by Mr. Brotherton, to accept the proposal of Nixon Engineering Solutions, LLC, in the amount of $4,900.00 for services to investigate and document potential impacts to the drainage capacity of the existing storm drainage system due to an additional inlet along Glendale Lane, and to authorize the execution of documents.

The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and motion carried unanimously.

RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session on this 5th day of June, 2019, that William R. Altimus, Parish Administrator, or Doug Rimmer, President, be and is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the Bossier Parish Police Jury, any and all documents or contracts in connection with the proposal of Nixon Engineering Solutions, LLC, in the amount of $4,900.00 for services to investigate and document potential impacts to the drainage capacity of the existing storm drainage system due to an additional inlet along Glendale Lane.

The resolution was offered by Mr. Benton, seconded by Mr. Brotherton. Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 5th day of June, 2019.

RACHEL D. HAUSER DOUG RIMMER, PRESIDENT PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY *** Motion was made by Mr. Avery, seconded by Mr. Cochran, to approve Amendment No. 1 of the proposal from Coyle Engineering Co., Inc., in the additional amount of approximately $10,500.00 for engineering services for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program #1603-015-0002, FEMA-1603-DR-LA, Project #349, Bossier Parish-Willow Chute Bayou Drainage Improvements Project, Bossier Parish Project No. 2018-555, and to authorize the execution of documents.

The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and motion carried unanimously.

RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session on this 5th day of June, 2019, that William R. Altimus, Parish Administrator, or Doug Rimmer, President, be and is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the Bossier Parish Police Jury, Amendment No. 1 of the proposal from Coyle Engineering Co., Inc., in the additional amount of approximately $10,500.00 for engineering services for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program #1603-015-0002, FEMA-1603-DR-LA, Project #349, Bossier Parish-Willow Chute Bayou Drainage Improvements Project, Bossier Parish Project No. 2018-555.

The resolution was offered by Mr. Avery, seconded by Mr. Cochran. Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 5th day of June, 2019.

RACHEL D. HAUSER DOUG RIMMER, PRESIDENT PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY *** Motion was made by Ms. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Avery, to approve Change Order No. 1 for Kingston Road at Louisiana Highway 3 and Kingston Road at Airline Drive Turn Lanes, Project No. 2018-549, in an additional amount of $47,596.41, and to authorize execution of documents.

The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously.

RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session on this 5th day of June, 2019, that it does hereby approve Change Order No. 1 for Kingston Road at Louisiana Highway 3 and Kingston Road at Airline Drive Turn Lanes, Project No. 2018-549.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that William R. Altimus, Parish Administrator, or Doug Rimmer, President, is hereby authorized to execute said Change Order No. 1.

The resolution was offered by Ms. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Avery. Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 5th day of June, 2019.

RACHEL D. HAUSER DOUG RIMMER, PRESIDENT PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY *** Motion was made by Ms. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Cochran, to accept the proposal of Civil Design Group, LLC, in the amount of $12,880.00 for additional surveying and engineering services for Linton Road Extension to Fairburn Avenue, and to authorize the execution of documents.

The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and motion carried unanimously.

RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session on this 5th day of June, 2019, that William R. Altimus, Parish Administrator, or Doug Rimmer, President, be and is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the Bossier Parish Police Jury, any and all documents or contracts in connection with the proposal of Civil Design Group, LLC, in the amount of $12,880.00 for additional surveying and engineering services for Linton Road Extension to Fairburn Avenue.

The resolution was offered by Ms. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Cochran. Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 5th day of June, 2019.

RACHEL D. HAUSER DOUG RIMMER, PRESIDENT PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY ***

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Motion was made by Mr. Avery, seconded by Mr. Salzer, to accept the proposal of Civil Design Group, LLC, in the amount of $44,290.00 for surveying and engineering services for Benton Road Improvements at I-220, and to authorize the execution of documents.

The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously.

RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session on this 5th day of June, 2019, that William R. Altimus, Parish Administrator, or Doug Rimmer, President, be and is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the Bossier Parish Police Jury, any and all documents or contracts in connection with the proposal of Civil Design Group, LLC, in the amount of $44,290.00 for surveying and engineering services for Benton Road Improvements at I-220.

The resolution was offered by Mr. Avery, seconded by Mr. Salzer. Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 5th day of June, 2019.

RACHEL D. HAUSER DOUG RIMMER, PRESIDENT BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY PARISH SECRETARY *** Jurors were provided a copy of district highway reports. *** Mr. Altimus reported on an I-20 Corridor Council Meeting recently held at Grambling State University. He stated that this meeting provided an update on the I-20 Corridor Long-Distance Passenger Rail Train (Amtrak). There was extensive discussion pertaining to this matter. *** Mr. Hudson provided an update on sewer issues throughout Bossier Parish. *** Mr. Hudson provided an update on improvements to Davis Road, stating that it is anticipated that the road will reopen today. He stated that Aethon Energy assisted with the cost for improvements. *** Mr. Hudson stated that requests for proposals will be submitted in the near future for a waterline project to connect Well No. 4 South Woods to Well No. 3 South Woods for the Consolidated Waterworks/Sewerage District No. 1 for the Parish of Bossier. *** Mr. Hudson provided an update on Kingston Road at Louisiana Highway 3 and Kingston Road at Airline Drive Turn Lanes Project No. 2018-549. He stated that Kingston Road is currently closed. *** Mr. Hudson provided an update on the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program #1603-015-0002, FEMA-1603-DR-LA, Project #349, Bossier Parish – Willow Chute Bayou Drainage Improvements Project. He presented photographs of the work being done on this project. *** Mr. Hudson provided an update on the widening project on Fairburn Avenue. *** Mr. Hudson provided an update on State Project No. H.003854.6-R1 Bossier North-South Corridor Swan Lake Road (I-220 to Flat River) Bossier Parish, Louisiana. *** Mr. Hudson provided an update on the Lucky Estates Subdivision drainage improvements. *** Mr. Hudson provided an update on the Kelli Road Bridge Replacement Project. He stated that a Pre-Construction Meeting is scheduled tomorrow. *** Mr. Hudson provided an update on the Sligo Road Bridge over Foxskin Bayou, Project No. 2019-105. He stated that a Pre-Construction Meeting will be scheduled in the near future. *** Mr. Hudson provided an update on the Swan Lake Road Bridge off Poole Road improvements project. *** Mr. Hudson provided an update on the extension of Arthur Ray Teague Parkway/Sligo Road Extension to Highway 527. *** Mr. Mark Coutee, Public Works Director, presented an update on activities of the highway department and on several road projects in the parish. *** Mr. Avery requested that Cross Creek Subdivision drainage be reviewed due to culvert damage from drainage in that area. Mr. Ford stated that he and Mr. Coutee will further review this matter. *** Ms. Bennett stated that the police jury’s 2018 Annual Report recently completed for distribution was nicely done. She expressed appreciation to Mr. Pat Culverhouse for his work on the Annual Report. *** Mr. Erwin stated that he serves as Town Attorney for the Town of Haughton, and advised that Governor John Bel Edwards signed the Haughton Metropolitan Planning Commission Enabling Act today. He expressed appreciation for support to create the Haughton MPC. *** There being no further business to come before the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session on this 5th day of June, 2019, the meeting was adjourned by the President at 3:45 p.m.

DOUG RIMMER, PRESIDENT RACHEL D. HAUSER PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY June 26, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BOSSIER CITY STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT THE REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 2019

Mark Hudson, City Engineer gave monthly project report. He noted that there is about 10 calendar days left on Shed Road project. All other City projects are going really well.

Ginger Adam Corley, City Lobbyist gave the Annual Legislative Update and noted several bills that would impact Bossier City. She also noted that she was watching legislation in Lafayette concerning low speed scooters. Mr. Montgomery asked for her to follow it and asked for her to help draft legislation for the City to place a moratorium on them until more information could be obtained.

Unfinished Business –

The following Ordinance offered and adopted:

Ordinance No.71 Of 2019

The following Ordinance offered and adopted:

Ordinance No. 72 Of 2019

By: Mr. Williams Motion to approve minutes June 4, 2019, Regular Meeting and dispense with the reading.

Seconded by Mr. Montgomery, Jr. No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous

By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to add to Agenda Item #16 under New Business – Introduce an Ordinance declaring approximately 150 air packs (SCBA) that do not meet the current NFPA Standards, surplus to the needs of the City and donating same to Juarez, Mexico for firefighting.

Seconded by Mr. Harvey No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous

By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to approve Agenda as amended.

Seconded by Mr. Darby No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous

Ceremonial Matters/Recognition of Guests-

Dave Smith – Norleap – Spoke about the Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program and their work to help startup companies grow. He noted that they also participated in the recent Barksdale Airshow and been able to help a few Bossier Parish companies.

The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal sesA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF ONE (1) POLICE OFFICER sion convened, was on motion of Mr. Scott Irwin, and seconded by Mr. David Montgomery, FOR THE BOSSIER CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT. Jr., and adopted on the 18th, day of June, 2019 by the following vote:

AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ ______________________________ Jeff Free, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted:

Ordinance No. 73 Of 2019

WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 21 of 2019 implemented a requirement assuring that the City department budgets not be exceeded by any hiring of any personnel; and

lice Officer.

WHEREAS, the hiring of one (1) Police Officer due to resignation of one Po-

WHEREAS, the administration and the department assures that all current budgets have been verified and that no authorized salary has been exceeded; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the administration is authorized to proceed with hiring procedures for the fulfillment of this position.

The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal sesAN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MAYOR LORENZ WALKER TO EXECUTE THE AT- sion convened, was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., and seconded by Mr. Jeffery TACHED MUNICIPAL ADVISOR ENGAGEMENT LETTER WITH ARGENT ADVISORS Darby, and adopted on the 18th, day of June, 2019 by the following vote: INC.

AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City needs a Municipal Advisor to assist with Mr. Harvey financial analysis relevant to any proposed bond issuance or financial analysis needed to NAYS: none ABSENT: none make prudent financial decisions; and ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ ______________________________ NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, that Mayor Lorenz Walker is hereby Jeff Free, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk authorized to execute the attached Municipal Advisor Engagement letter with Argent Advisors, Inc. The following Resolution offered and adopted:

The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., and seconded by Mr. Scott Irwin, and adopted on the 18th, day of June, 2019 by the following vote:

AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ ______________________________ Jeff Free, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk

3 Gen Construction A&H Building & Construction, LLC. C W&W Contractors, Inc. RVP Construction, Inc.

$198,579.00 $186,533.00 $227,700.00 $181,997.00

By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to approve reading of bids Seconded by Mr. Williams Vote in favor of motion is unanimous

Witness opening of sealed bids for Bid#19-107 – 1741 School Street Demolition 3 Gen Construction (SEMS) Southern Environmental Management & Specialties

By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to approve reading of bids Seconded by Mr. Irwin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous

$10,200.00

$ 6,448.00

By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to introduce an Ordinance to appropriate funds to cover construction cost for the Hamilton Road Drainage Lift Station Improvement Project for a total of $1,320,000.00 to come from the 2014 Utility Bond Issue.

Seconded by Mr. Williams No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Irwin

Motion to introduce an Ordinance to appropriate funds to cover construction cost for the Shady Grove and Len Street Lift Station Improvement Project for a total of $170,000.00 to come from the Sewer Capital and Contingency Fund and enter into a contract with Pulley Construction, Inc. for completion of work.

Seconded by Mr. Montgomery, Jr. No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous

By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to introduce an Ordinance implementing a budgetary control requiring a Resolution to be approved by the Bossier City Council prior to the hiring or employment of any individual receiving wages, compensation or remuneration for labor Stacie Fernandez, City Finance Director gave monthly Financial Report for month ending including temporary or contractual employment.

May 2019. She noted that sales taxes collections have rebounded some.

Seconded by Mr. Williams No comment Committee Reports-

WHEREAS, four vacancies will exist in the Fire Department due to four Retirements and filling these positions will allow operations to continue;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that the administration is authorized to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO REMOVE BUILT UP DEBRIS replace four Firefighter positions; FROM RAW WATER INTAKE FOR A TOTAL OF $25,000.00 TO COME FROM THE WATER CAPITAL AND CONTINGENCY FUND The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Jeffery Darby, and second by Mr. Don Williams, and adopted on the WHEREAS, debris has built up around the Raw Water Intake Structure at 18th, day of June, 2019 by the following vote: the North River Pumping Station and needs to be removed. (see attachment for estimated AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and detailed breakdown of the costs); and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none WHEREAS, $25,000.00 may be appropriated from the Water Capital and ABSENT: none Contingency fund.

ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ ______________________________ NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Jeff Free, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the Bossier City Council does hereby appro- The following Resolution offered and adopted: priate $25,000.00 to come from Water Capital and Contingency fund to cover the costs to remove the debris that has built up around the raw water intake.

RESOLUTION 41 Of 2019

Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member David Montgomery, Jr.

Also Present: Mayor, Lorenz Walker, Assistant City Attorney, Gordon Mosley and City Clerk, Phyllis McGraw

By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to adopt a Resolution authorizing the engagement of an Employment Service for the hiring of a temporary contract employee for the Part-time position of the Bossier City Civic Center.

Seconded by Mr. Irwin Mr. Montgomery asked that Council vote against this item until a decision can be made on the civic center.

Item was defeated with the following vote: Yeas: none Nays: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free & Mr. Harvey Absent: none Abstain: none

The following Resolution offered and adopted: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey RESOLUTION NO. 40 OF 2019 NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FOUR FIRE DEPARTMENT LINE EMPLOYEES TO BE ____________________________ REPLACED DUE TO VACANCIES FROM RETIREMENT: Jeff Free, President ____________________________ WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2 of 2010 implemented a hiring freeze requiring Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Bossier City Council approval for the hiring of any personnel;

Invocation was given by Council Member Jeffery Darby

Present: Honorable Councilor Jeff Free, President, Honorable Councilors, David Montgomery, Jr, Timothy Larkin, Scott Irwin, Jeffery Darby, Don Williams and Thomas Harvey

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AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $2 MILLION (TWO MILLION DOLLARS) FROM By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. THE 2017 SALES TAX REVENUE BOND. Motion to adopt a Resolution authorizing the engagement of an Employment Service for the hiring of a temporary contract employee for the Office/Event ManWHEREAS, utilities need to be provided to the property accessed by both ager for the Bossier City Civic Center.

Melrose and Plantation.

Seconded by Mr. Irwin Mr. Montgomery asked that Council also vote against this item until a decision can be NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, made on the civic center.

Louisiana, in regular session convened, that $2 million (Two Million Dollars) is hereby ap- Item was defeated with the following vote: propriated from the 2017 Sales Tax Revenue Bond.

Yeas: none Nays: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free & Mr. The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal ses- Harvey sion convened, was on motion of Mr. Don Williams, and seconded by Mr. David Mont- Absent: none Abstain: none gomery, Jr., and adopted on the 18th, day of June, 2019, by the following vote:

The City Council of the City of Bossier City, State of Louisiana, met in reguNew Business – lar session in Council Chambers, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, Louisiana, June 18, 2019, at 3:00 PM Witness opening of sealed bids for Bid #P19-13 – South Hardwick Drive Reconstruction

Roll Call as follows:

Vote in favor of motion is unanimous

RESOLUTION 42 Of 2019

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF ONE (1) POLICE OFFICER AND ONE (1) JAILER FOR THE BOSSIER CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT.

WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 21 of 2019 implemented a requirement assuring that the City department budgets not be exceeded by any hiring of any personnel; and

WHEREAS, the hiring of one (1) Police Officer and one (1) Jailer due to resignation of one Police Officer and one Jailer.

WHEREAS, the administration and the department assures that all current budgets have been verified and that no authorized salary has been exceeded; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the administration is authorized to proceed with hiring procedures for the fulfillment of this position.

The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., and seconded by Mr. Scott Irwin, and adopted on the 18th, day of June, 2019 by the following vote:

AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ ______________________________ Jeff Free, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to approve Report of Change Order #1 for the Sewer-Sub Basin BC-10 Phase I Project for an increase of $359,106.94. Total cost of contract with increase $1,018,096.14.

Seconded by Mr. Williams No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous

By: Mr. Williams Motion to approve Report of Change Order #1 for the Sewer-Sub Basin BC-10 Phase 2 Project for an increase of $120,082.33. Total cost of contract with increase $411,613.13.

Seconded by Mr. Montgomery, Jr. No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous

Agenda Item Called: Elect Vice President for Fiscal Year 2019-2020

By: Mr. Williams Nomination of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr. Seconded by Mr. Harvey No comment Vote in favor of nomination is unanimous

Agenda Item called: Elect President for Fiscal Year 2019-2020

By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Nomination of Mr. Scott Irwin

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Seconded by Mr. Williams No comment Vote in favor of nomination is unanimous

By: Mr. Larkin Motion to approve Report of Change Order for Chiller No. 1 Replacement an increase of $7,850.00. Total cost of Change Order with increase $250,550.00.

Seconded by Mr. Williams No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous

By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to introduce an Ordinance declaring approximately 150 Air Packs (SCBA) that do not meet the current NFPA Standards, surplus to the needs of the City and donating same to Juarez, Mexico for Firefighting.

Seconded by Mr. Harvey No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous

Mr. Williams thanked Mr. Free for his service as President for the past year.

There being no further business to come before this Council, meeting adjourned at 4:04 PM by Mr. Free

Respectfully submitted:

Phyllis McGraw City Clerk

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE BOSSIER CITY COUNCIL WILL BE IN REGULAR SESSION, TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2019, AT 3:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 620 BENTON ROAD, BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA, TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES: An Ordinance to appropriate funds to cover construction cost for the Hamilton Road Drainage Lift Station Improvement Project for a total of $1,320,000.00 to come from the 2014 Utility Bond Issue.

(First Reading) (Glorioso)

An Ordinance to appropriate funds to cover construction cost for the Shady Grove and Len Street Lift Station Improvement Project for a total of $170,000.00 to come from the Sewer Capital and Contingency Fund and enter into a contract with Pulley Construction, Inc. for completion of work.

(First Reading) (Glorioso) An Ordinance implementing a budgetary control requiring a Resolution to be approved by the Bossier City Council prior to the hiring or employment of any individual receiving wages, compensation or remuneration for labor including temporary or contractual employment.

An Ordinance declaring approximately 150 Air Packs (SCBA) that do not meet the current NFPA Standards, surplus to the needs of the City and donating same to Juarez, Mexico for Firefighting. ______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk

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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

NOTICE is hereby given that the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commissionwill hold a public hearing on Monday, July 8, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Bossier City Hall, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, Louisiana, for the purpose of considering the following amendments to Ordinance 133 of 2018 of the City of Bossier City and Ordinance 4705 of 2018 of the Parish Code of Bossier Parish:

A Public Hearing for the following:

The application of Michael Kelsch, Raley and Associates, for a Zoning Amendment to change the zoning classification of certain tracts of land for commercial development from R-A (Residential Agriculture) to B-3 (General Business) described as: Tract 1: BEING A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN A PORTION OF LOTS 2 AND 3 OF BIG BEE BEND PLANTATION, AS RECORDED IN BOOK 36, PAGE 150, OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA. SAID TRACT BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A FOUND 2” IRON PIPE AT THE COMMON CORNER OF SECTIONS 27, 28, 33, AND 34 OF TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 13 WEST, (SAID 2” IRON PIPE ALSO BEING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF OAK CREEK SUBDIVISION UNIT NO. 1, AS RECORDED IN BOOK 583, PAGE 720, OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA), RUN THENCE NORTH 89°41’48” WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID OAK CREEK SUBDIVISION UNIT NO. 1 A DISTANCE OF 1167.41 FEET TO A POINT ON THE APPROXIMATE CENTERLINE OF WILLOW CHUTE BAYOU, THENCE RUN ALONG SAID APPROXIMATE CENTERLINE THE FOLLOWING FIVE CALLS: SOUTH 08°08’53” WEST A DISTANCE OF 204.48 FEET, SOUTH 21°00’24” WEST A DISTANCE OF 170.83 FEET, SOUTH 38°12’34” WEST A DISTANCE OF 312.64 FEET, SOUTH 68°32’54” WEST A DISTANCE OF 276.44 FEET, NORTH 89°48’51” WEST A DISTANCE OF 291.25 FEET, THENCE RUN SOUTH 00°27’52” WEST A DISTANCE OF 882.86 FEET TO A SET 1/2” IRON PIPE AT THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT HEREIN DESCRIBED. FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING, RUN THENCE SOUTH 00°27’52” WEST A DISTANCE OF 548.23 FEET TO A FOUND 1/2” IRON PIPE AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF ROSEDALE PLACE UNIT NO. 4, AS RECORDED IN BOOK 1207, PAGE 165, OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA; THENCE RUN NORTH 89°32’08” WEST A DISTANCE OF 313.72 FEET TO A SET 1/2” IRON PIPE, THENCE RUN NORTH 00°27’52” EAST A DISTANCE OF 548.23 FEET TO A SET 1/2” IRON PIPE, THENCE RUN SOUTH 89°32’08” EAST A DISTANCE OF 313.72 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TRACT CONTAINING 3.948 ACRES. Tract 2: BEING A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN A PORTION OF LOTS 2 AND 3 OF BIG BEE BEND PLANTATION, AS RECORDED IN BOOK 36, PAGE 150, OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA. SAID TRACT BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A FOUND 2” IRON PIPE AT THE COMMON CORNER OF SECTIONS 27, 28, 33, AND 34 OF TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 13 WEST, (SAID 2” IRON PIPE ALSO BEING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF OAK CREEK SUBDIVISION UNIT NO. 1, AS RECORDED IN BOOK 583, PAGE 720, OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA), RUN THENCE NORTH 89°41’48” WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID OAK CREEK SUBDIVISION UNIT NO. 1 A DISTANCE OF 1167.41 FEET TO A POINT ON THE APPROXIMATE CENTERLINE OF WILLOW CHUTE BAYOU, THENCE RUN ALONG SAID APPROXIMATE CENTERLINE THE FOLLOWING FIVE CALLS: SOUTH 08°08’53” WEST A DISTANCE OF 204.48 FEET, SOUTH 21°00’24” WEST A DISTANCE OF 170.83 FEET, SOUTH 38°12’34” WEST A DISTANCE OF 312.64 FEET, SOUTH 68°32’54” WEST A DISTANCE OF 276.44 FEET, NORTH 89°48’51” WEST A DISTANCE OF 291.25 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT HEREIN DESCRIBED. FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING, RUN THENCE SOUTH 00°27’52” WEST A DISTANCE OF 782.86 FEET TO A SET 1/2” IRON PIPE, THENCE RUN NORTH 89°32’08” WEST A DISTANCE OF 313.72 FEET TO A SET 1/2” IRON PIPE, THENCE RUN NORTH 00°27’52” EAST A DISTANCE OF 810.09 FEET TO THE APPROXIMATE CENTERLINE OF WILLOW CHUTE BAYOU, THENCE RUN ALONG SAID APPROXIMATE CENTERLINE THE FOLLOWING TWO CALLS: SOUTH 82°25’52” EAST A DISTANCE OF 223.76 FEET, SOUTH 89°48’51” EAST A DISTANCE OF 91.68 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TRACT CONTAINING 5.706 ACRES.

The application of Michael Kelsch, Raley and Associates, for a Zoning Amendment to change the zoning classification of a certain tract of land from R-A (Residential Agriculture) to R-LD (Residential Low Density) for a new residential subdivision being 160.967 acres described as: BEING A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN A PORTION OF LOTS 2, 3, AND 4 OF BIG BEE BEND PLANTATION, AS RECORDED IN BOOK 36, PAGE 150, OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA; AND AN ADJACENT TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 13 WEST, BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA. SAID TRACT BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

BEGINNING AT A FOUND 2” IRON PIPE AT THE COMMON CORNER OF SECTIONS 27, 28, 33, AND 34 OF TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 13 WEST, RUN THENCE SOUTH 89°20’06” EAST A DISTANCE OF 1312.91 FEET TO A FOUND 1” IRON PIPE AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 3 WEMPLE SUBDIVI-

SION, AS RECORDED IN BOOK 583, PAGE 565, OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA; THENCE RUN SOUTH 00°07’00” EAST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID WEMPLE SUBDIVISION A DISTANCE OF 2004.37 FEET TO A FOUND 5/8” IRON ROD AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF WEMPLE SUBDIVISION (SAID CORNER BEING ON THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF WEMPLE ROAD), THENCE RUN SOUTH 38°17’58” WEST ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY A DISTANCE OF 543.80 FEET TO A SET 1/2” IRON PIPE AT THE MOST EASTERLY CORNER OF WEMPLE ESTATES UNIT NO. 1 , AS RECORDED IN BOOK 1601, PAGE 411, OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA; THENCE RUN NORTH 60°38’39” WEST ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID WEMPLE ESTATES UNIT NO.1 A DISTANCE OF 183.62 FEET TO A SET 1/2” IRON PIPE, THENCE RUN ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID WEMPLE ESTATES UNIT NO. 1 THE FOLLOWING THREE CALLS: SOUTH 40°45’15” WEST A DISTANCE OF 103.95 FEET TO A FOUND 1/2” IRON PIPE, SOUTH 41°56’53” WEST A DISTANCE OF 40.63 FEET TO A FOUND 1/2” IRON PIPE, SOUTH 43°08’30” WEST A DISTANCE OF 152.68 FEET TO A SET 1/2” IRON PIPE AT THE MOST EASTERLY CORNER OF LOT 294 OF ROSEDALE PLACE UNIT NO. 12, AS RECORDED IN BOOK 1364, PAGE 692, OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA; THENCE RUN ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID ROSEDALE PLACE UNIT NO. 12 THE FOLLOWING THREE CALLS: NORTH 46°47’23” WEST A DISTANCE OF 119.80 FEET TO A SET 1/2” IRON PIPE, SOUTH 43°10’39” WEST A DISTANCE OF 61.59 FEET TO A FOUND 1/2” IRON PIPE, NORTH 61°11’52” WEST A DISTANCE OF 576.12 FEET TO A FOUND 1/2” IRON PIPE, THENCE RUN NORTH 00°12’07” WEST A DISTANCE OF 88.58 FEET TO A SET 1/2” IRON PIPE AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF ROSEDALE PLACE UNIT NO. 15, AS RECORDED IN BOOK 1601, PAGE 410, OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA; THENCE RUN ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID ROSEDALE PLACE UNIT NO. 15 THE FOLLOWING TWO CALLS: NORTH 00°28’07” EAST A DISTANCE OF 236.94 FEET TO A FOUND 1/2” IRON PIPE, NORTH 18°04’45” EAST A DISTANCE OF 105.00 FEET TO A FOUND 1/2” IRON PIPE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID ROSEDALE PLACE UNIT NO. 15, THENCE RUN ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID ROSEDALE PLACE UNIT NO. 15 THE FOLLOWING TWO CALLS: NORTH 71°55’15” WEST A DISTANCE OF 51.72 FEET, NORTH 75°00’50” WEST A DISTANCE OF 225.47 FEET TO A FOUND 1/2” IRON PIPE AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID ROSEDALE PLACE UNIT NO. 15, THENCE RUN ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID ROSEDALE PLACE UNIT NO. 15 THE FOLLOWING THREE CALLS: SOUTH 14°59’10” WEST A DISTANCE OF 275.00 FEET TO A FOUND 1/2” IRON PIPE, SOUTH 75°00’50” EAST A DISTANCE OF 20.60 FEET TO A FOUND 1/2” IRON PIPE, SOUTH 00°02’52” EAST A DISTANCE OF 113.47 FEET TO A SET 1/2” IRON PIPE ON THE NORTH LINE OF ROSEDALE PLACE UNIT NO. 13, AS RECORDED IN BOOK 1601, PAGE 70, OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA; THENCE RUN ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID ROSEDALE PLACE UNIT NO. 13 THE FOLLOWING SIX CALLS: NORTH 81°54’31” WEST A DISTANCE OF 83.21 FEET TO A FOUND 1/2” IRON PIPE, NORTH 76°03’50” WEST A DISTANCE OF 59.46 FEET TO A FOUND 1/2” IRON PIPE, SOUTH 85°00’32” WEST A DISTANCE OF 43.56 FEET TO A FOUND 1/2” IRON PIPE, SOUTH 73°10’23” WEST A DISTANCE OF 116.33 FEET TO A FOUND 1/2” IRON PIPE, SOUTH 55°52’10” WEST A DISTANCE OF 47.23 FEET TO A FOUND 1/2” IRON PIPE, SOUTH 39°24’40” WEST A DISTANCE OF 266.98 FEET TO A SET 1/2” IRON PIPE ON THE NORTHERLY LINE OF ROSEDALE PLACE UNIT NO. 14, AS RECORDED IN BOOK 1601, PAGE 195, OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA; THENCE RUN ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID ROSEDALE PLACE UNIT NO. 14 THE FOLLOWING SEVEN CALLS: SOUTH 44°45’23” WEST A DISTANCE OF 152.39 FEET TO A SET 1/2” IRON PIPE, NORTH 45°14’37” WEST A DISTANCE OF 120.00 FEET TO A FOUND 1/2” IRON PIPE, SOUTH 44°45’23” WEST A DISTANCE OF 7.50 FEET TO A SET 1/2” IRON PIPE, NORTH 45°14’37” WEST A DISTANCE OF 50.00 FEET TO A SET 1/2” IRON PIPE, SOUTH 44°45’23” WEST A DISTANCE OF 37.29 FEET TO A FOUND 1/2” IRON PIPE, NORTH 45°14’37” WEST A DISTANCE OF 179.35 FEET TO A SET 1/2” IRON PIPE, SOUTH 44°41’42” WEST A DISTANCE OF 6.89 FEET TO A FOUND 1/2” IRON PIPE ON THE NORTHERLY LINE OF ROSEDALE PLACE UNIT NO. 4, AS RECORDED IN BOOK 1207, PAGE 165, OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA; THENCE RUN ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID ROSEDALE PLACE UNIT NO. 4 THE FOLLOWING SEVEN CALLS: NORTH 45°21’14” WEST A DISTANCE OF 119.90 FEET TO A FOUND 1/2” IRON PIPE, NORTH 44°48’41” EAST A DISTANCE OF 50.06 FEET TO A SET 1/2” IRON PIPE, NORTH 45°11’19” WEST A DISTANCE OF 170.10 FEET TO A SET 1/2” IRON PIPE, SOUTH 41°15’52” WEST A DISTANCE OF 84.87 FEET TO A SET 1/2” IRON PIPE, NORTH 89°49’42” WEST A DISTANCE OF 471.44 FEET TO A SET 1/2” IRON PIPE, SOUTH 00°10’18” WEST A DISTANCE OF 20.00 FEET TO A SET 1/2” IRON PIPE, NORTH 89°56’32” WEST A DISTANCE OF 120.01 FEET TO A FOUND 1/2” IRON PIPE, THENCE RUN NORTH 00°27’52” EAST A DISTANCE OF 548.23 FEET TO A SET 1/2” IRON PIPE, THENCE RUN NORTH 89°32’08” WEST A DISTANCE OF 613.72 FEET TO A SET 1/2” IRON PIPE ON THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY OF AIRLINE DRIVE, THENCE RUN NORTH 00°27’52” EAST ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT OF WAY A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET TO A SET 1/2” IRON PIPE, THENCE RUN SOUTH 89°32’08” EAST A DISTANCE OF 613.72 FEET TO A SET 1/2” IRON PIPE, THENCE RUN NORTH 00°27’52” EAST A DISTANCE OF 782.86 FEET TO A POINT ON THE APPROXIMATE CENTERLINE OF WILLOW CHUTE BAYOU, THENCE RUN ALONG SAID APPROXIMATE CENTERLINE THE FOLLOWING FIVE CALLS: SOUTH 89°48’51” EAST A DISTANCE OF 291.25 FEET, NORTH 68°32’54” EAST A DISTANCE OF 276.44 FEET, NORTH 38°12’34” EAST A DISTANCE OF 312.64 FEET, NORTH 21°00’24” EAST A DISTANCE OF 170.83 FEET, NORTH 08°08’53” EAST A DISTANCE OF 204.48 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF OAK CREEK SUBDIVISION UNIT NO. 1, AS RECORDED IN BOOK 583, PAGE 720, OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA; THENCE RUN SOUTH 89°41’48” EAST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF SAID OAK CREEK SUBDIVISION UNIT NO. 1 A DISTANCE OF 1167.41 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TRACT CONTAINING 160.967 ACRES.

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the problems associated with the mains and the exact locations of the problem areas.

The sewer manholes will also be inspected to determine what corrective action needs to be done to fix the sewer manholes. The infiltration/inflow problem will be minimized by replacing portions of the existing gravity sewer lines with a PVC or HDPE material which will restore the integrity of the pipes and eliminate the excessive inflow and infiltration.

The "pipe bursting" replacement process will be utilized because some of the mains are located below the streets and because of the possible high groundwater table, which makes excavation extremely difficult and expensive. In other areas, where lines are not located under a street, and where a high groundwater table does not exist, the "open cut'' replacement process may be utilized. Sewer manholes needing repair will either be rehabilitated to restore structural integrity and to reduce or eliminate inflow / infiltration or they will be removed and replaced with a new sewer manhole. The proposed improvements to the sewer collection system will directly affect all of the residents of the Merrywoods Subdivision. As a result of fewer line repairs being needed and pumping costs being reduced due to decreased volume of wastewater, the operation and maintenance costs currently being incurred by the Bossier Parish Police Jury should be decreased.

This project will improve the safety, health, living conditions and the quality of life for the residents in this part of Bossier Parish. This project will also improve the environmental and economic conditions of this part of Bossier Parish.

No land acquisition is required for construction of the proposed improvements.

The Parish has considered the following alternatives and mitigation measures to minimize adverse impacts and to restore and preserve natural and beneficial values:

Alternative Number One: Construct sewer improvements as described above for the sewer system.

Mitigation Action: Since there would be no adverse impacts created by this action, no mitigation measures would be necessary. This action was chosen because of the extreme conditions of the sewer system.

Alternative Number Two: Take no action. This is not an acceptable alternative due to the continued deterioration of the existing sewer system.

Mitigation Action: None

The Parish has reevaluated the alternatives to performing construction in floodplains and wetlands and has determined that it has no practicable alternative. Environmental files that document compliance with steps 3 through 6 of Executive Order 11988 and 11990, are available for public inspection, review and copying upon request at the times and location delineated in the last paragraph of this notice for receipt of comments.

There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by activities in possible floodplains and wetlands and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be given an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information about floodplains and wetlands can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks associated with the occupancy and modification of these special areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in floodplains and wetlands, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk.

Written comments must be received by the Parish at the following address on or before July 5, 2019: Bossier Parish Police Jury, Post Office Box 70, Benton, Louisiana 71006, Attention: Honorable Doug Rimmer, President, during the hours of 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Comments may also be submitted via email at williamalti@aol.com.

Doug Rimmer, President Environmental Certifying Officer Bossier Parish Police Jury

June 26, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

LEGAL NOTICE

ELM GROVE FIELD Docket No. 19-294

STATE OF LOUISIANA, OFFICE OF CONSERVATION, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA. In accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana, and with particular reference to the provisions of Title 30 of Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, a public hearing will be held in the Hearing Room, 1st Floor, LaSalle Building, 617 North 3rd Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at 9:00 a.m. on TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2019, upon the application of ENSIGHT IV ENERGY MANAGEMENT, LLC. At such hearing the Commissioner of Conservation will consider evidence relative to the issuance of Orders pertaining to the following matters relating to the Haynesville Zone, Reservoir A, in the Elm Grove Field, Bossier and Caddo Parishes, Louisiana.

1. To create one additional drilling and production unit for the exploration for and production of gas and condensate from the Haynesville Zone, Reservoir A, to be designated HA RA SU144.

2. To force pool and integrate all of the separately owned tracts, mineral leases and other property interests located within the proposed unit in accordance with Section 10, Title 30 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, with each tract sharing in unit production on a surface acreage basis of participation.

3. To designate a unit well and unit operator, as appropriate.

4. To redefine the Haynesville Zone, Reservoir A, INSOFAR AND ONLY INSOFAR as proposed HA RA SU144 is concerned, as being as the stratigraphic equivalent of that gas and condensate bearing zone occurring between the depths of 9,650’ and 11,426’ (electrical log measurements) in the Aethon Energy Operating, LLC-Elm Grove Plantation No. 59 Well (formerly KCS Resources, Inc.-Elm Grove Plantation No. 15 Well), located in Section 9, Township 16 North, Range 11 West.

The application of Joe Partain for a Miscellaneous request for a major arterial set5. To confirm that with respect to horizontal wells drilled to the Haynesville Zone, back reduction located at 1400 Airline Drive, Bossier City, Louisiana. (Nickys MexReservoir A, within or to serve the proposed unit, where the horizontal lateral ican Restaurant) portion of the well is cased and cemented back above the top of the Haynesville Zone, Reservoir A, the distance to any unit boundary or offset well(s) The application of Joe Partain for a Miscellaneous request for a compatibility will be calculated based on the distance to the nearest perforation in the well, buffer waiver located at 1400 Airline Drive, Bossier City, Louisiana.(Nickys Mexiand not based on the penetration point or terminus. can Restaurant) 6. Except to the extent inconsistent herewith, to extend to the proposed unit all pertinent provisions of Office of Conservation Order No. 361-L, effective July The application of Joe Partain for a Miscellaneous request for a landscaping 29, 2008, as amended and supplemented by the 361-L Series of Orders and waiver located at 1400 Airline Drive, Bossier City, Louisiana. (Nickys Mexican all applicable Statewide Orders.

Restaurant) 7. To consider such other matters as may be pertinent.

The Haynesville Zone, Reservoir A was initially defined in Order No. 361-L, The application of Drew Martin, Cypress Xpress Lube, for a Temporary Use Apeffective July 29, 2008, and is to be redefined as to HA RA SU144 as provided herein. proval for a Temporary Office and Breakroom Building located at 5485 Airline A plat is available for inspection in the Office of Conservation in Baton Rouge Drive, Bossier City, Louisiana. and Shreveport, Louisiana. http://dnr.louisiana.gov/conshearings The application of Michael Wagnon, Louisiana Discount Tobacco, for a CondiAll parties having interest therein shall take notice thereof. tional Use Approval for the sale of high content alcohol for off-premise consumption located at 1650 Old Minden Road, Bossier City, Louisiana.

BY ORDER OF:

The application of William Lucky, Lucky Real Estate Holdings, LLC, for a Minor Plat, JL Ministries being 5.554 acres located in the northwest quarter of Section 29, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, Louisiana

The application of Hemphill, LLC for a Conditional Use Approval for a Wireless Telecommunication Tower located at 2360 Barksdale Boulevard, Bossier City, Louisiana.

Ben Rauschenbach, Chairman Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission June 26, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

FINAL NOTICE AND PUBLIC EXPLANATION OF A PROPOSED ACTIVITY IN FLOODPLAINS AND WETLANDS

All interested Agencies, Groups and Individuals

This is to give notice that the Bossier Parish Police Jury is conducting an evaluation as required by Executive Order 11988 and 11990, utilizing as a guideline procedures established in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain and Wetland Management, to determine the potential affect that its activity in the floodplain and wetland will have on the human environment for the Bossier Parish Police Jury’s FY 2019 Louisiana Community Development Block Grant for sewer improvements.

The Bossier Parish Police Jury proposes to rehabilitate the sewer collection system within the target area of the Merrywoods Subdivision. At present, the existing antiquated 8" clay gravity sewer mains have been in service for a number of years. The deteriorated condition of these lines has resulted in a number of "cave-ins", tree root intrusion and excessive infiltration/inflow during periods of rainfall and/or during periods of high groundwater. Due to their current deteriorated condition, these gravity sewer mains do not provide the hydraulic capacity that they would have had upon its original construction. There are approximately thirteen (13) sewer manholes located within the target area of this portion of the gravity collection system. These sewer manholes are also approximately the same age at the collection system lines (1965). In October, 2010, some of these sewer manholes were inspected and it was discovered that some showed evidence of surcharging, based upon a visual inspection. It was also discovered that a few of the manholes had roots penetrating the manhole walls. The existing gravity sewer collection mains will be inspected by means of television inspection to determine

RICHARD P. IEYOUB COMMISSIONER OF CONSERVATION

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE AT THE HEARING, PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CONSERVATION-ENGINEERING DIVISION AT P.O. BOX 94275, BATON ROUGE, LA 70804-9275 IN WRITING WITHIN TEN (10) WORKING DAYS OF THE HEARING DATE.

June 26, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

Annette Broussard Young, Administratrix, is petitioning the Court for authority to sell succession property from the estates of Frances Lucille Vowell Boyter and Ida Adell Vowell Broussard; specifically, decedents’ movable property (vehicle, mobile home, trailer), and immovable property (tracts of land subject to and previously adjudged in the Judgment of Possession), located in Elm Grove, Bossier Parish, Louisiana. Any opposition to this proposed sale must be filed within seven days from the date of the last publication of this notice.

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Lost Promissory note: Anyone knowing the whereabouts or having possession of one (1) certain promissory note executed by Edna R. Burks Bryant and Jesse Bryant Jr; dated 10/25/2002, in the principal sum of $54,375.00; please contact Dean Morris, L.L.C., Attorneys at Law, 1505 North 19th Street, P.O. Box 2867, Monroe, Louisiana 71207-2867, Telephone No. (318) 388-1440.

June 26, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

LIQUOR PERMIT

I am applying to the Commission on Alcohol Beverage Control of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of Low alcoholic content at retail in the Parish of Bossier at the following address: Trotline Fish N More 1332 Robinson Rd Elm Grove, LA 71051 Owner: Westley Cloud

June 26, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

BOSSIER PRESS-TRIBUNE | WWW.BOSSIERPRESS.COM NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 17, 2019, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider approval of the Minor Plat for East Central Bossier Parish Fire District No. 1, located in Section 14, Township 18 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Doug Rimmer, President Bossier Parish Police Jury

June 26, 2019 July 3 and 10, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 17, 2019, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider reducing the speed limit in The Crossing at Wemple Subdivision from 25 miles per hour to 15 miles per hour.

Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Doug Rimmer, President Bossier Parish Police Jury

June 26, 2019 July 3 and 10, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 17, 2019, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider approval of the plat of the proposed development of Willow Chute Estates Subdivision, Unit No. 1, located in Section 27, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Doug Rimmer, President Bossier Parish Police Jury

June 26, 2019 July 3 and 10, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 17, 2019, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider approval of Mcrae Place Subdivision, located in Section 9, Township 18 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Doug Rimmer, President Bossier Parish Police Jury

June 26, 2019 July 3 and 10, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 17, 2019, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider adoption of an ordinance prohibiting the parking of vehicles on all street right-of-ways on Hackberry Drive, in Cypress Bend Subdivision, located in Section 20, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Doug Rimmer, President Bossier Parish Police Jury

June 26, 2019 July 3 and 10, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

NOTICE OF HEARING A hearing regarding the 26th Judicial District Public Defender Office Amended Budge for FY 2019 (July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019) and Budget for FY2020 (July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020) will be held on July 11, 2019 Burt Boulevard, Benton, Louisiana between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., at which time a copy of the budget will be available for public inspection and comments.

June 26, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

NOTICE is hereby given that the Benton - Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 7:00pm, in the Town Council Chambers of Benton Town Hall, 105 Sibley Street, Benton, LA, for the purpose of considering the following application:

The application of Danny and Jessica McGee requesting a Variance to encroach into the 25’ front yard setback for a proposed 30’ x 60’ manufactured home on a tract of land located at 486 W. Lakeshore Dr. Bossier Parish, LA.

The application of Teresa Lynn Carter requesting a Variance to encroach into the 25’ front yard setback with an accessory structure located 476 W. Lakeshore Dr. Bossier Parish, LA.

Benton - MPC Board of Adjustments

Scott Alexander - Chairman

June 26, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 17, 2019, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider approval of the plat of the proposed development of Le Maison Court Subdivision, Unit No. 5, a Planned Unit Development, being a resubdivision of Lots 5A – 7A of Le Maison Court Subdivision, Unit No. 2, located in Section 8, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Doug Rimmer, President Bossier Parish Police Jury

June 26, 2019 July 3 and 10, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 17, 2019, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider approval of the plat of the proposed development of Quiet Acres Subdivision, Unit No. 2, being a resubdivision of Lots 16 and 17, Quiet Acres Subdivision, Unit No. 1, located in Section 7, Township 19 North, Range 11 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Doug Rimmer, President Bossier Parish Police Jury

June 26, 2019 July 3 and 10, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2019

Notice of Constable Sale State of Louisiana Justice of The Peace Ward 4 Bossier Parish Case No-2019K27

Deer Valley Mobile Home Haughton, LA 71037

By virtue of a writ of seizure and sale entitled cause and to me directed to sell at public auction, mobile home for cash without the benefit of appraisement

To be sold Lot 45 321 N. Elm Thunderbird Lane Deer Valley Mobile Home Haughton, LA 71037

July 5, 2019 at 3:00 p.m.

Kenneth Stephens Constable

June 26, 2019 July 3, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

Due to the July 4th holiday coming up, legal ads for the July 10th edition will be due on Wednesday July 3rd at 4:00 p.m. No changes or corrections will be made after that. Thank you.

SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION

REGISTRATION: #SEX0327

I, Rebecca Ann Reed, have been convicted of Indecent Behavior with Juveniles. My address is 5215 Timothy Trail, Bossier City, LA 71111.

Race: Sex: DOB: Height: Weight: Hair Color: Eye Color:

Caucasian Female 07-07-1989 5’ 00�

115 Brown Hazel

Alias: Beck Scar: None Mark: None Prosthesis: None Piercing: Both Ears Tattoo: L_elbow: Stars R_forearm: “Peace�

R_calf: Dragon R_elbow: Stars L_wrist: Haley Stomach: Tribal L_forearm: Peace Sign R_wrist: Helen Neck: Kottonmouth King

If you have any comments or wish to communicate with the Bossier Sheriff’s Dept., PO Box 850, Benton, LA 71006, 318-965-2203

June 26, 2019 July 3, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

00010 — INVITATION TO BID HOUSING AUTHORITY OF BOSSIER CITY REROOFING BUILDINGS AT MULTIPLE SITES LA48-P042-501

1. The Owners, HOUSING AUTHORITY OF BOSSIER CITY, 805 EAST FIRST STREET, BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA, will accept sealed bids for the project REROOFING BUILDINGS AT MULTIPLE SITES, until 2:00PM, JULY 24, 2019. Bids will be opened and read aloud.

2. Complete bidding documents may be obtained from WHITTINGTON ARCHITECTS INC., P.O. Box 1701, Ruston, LA. 71273-1701, phone number (318) 255-2271, email woodywhitt@aol.com

3. All bidders must examine the Drawings, read the Specifications, and visit the site of this project to fully investigate the extent and quality of the work required. Bidders shall be familiar with the location and access to construction site, availability of utilities, the condition of the site and any existing construction, and governing regulatory agencies and permit processes.

4. Bidders attention is particularly called to the fact that this project is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and certain requirements as to conditions of employment, minimum wage rates to be paid under the contract, Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 as amended, Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, certification of Non-Segregated Facilities, and Executive Order 11246, as amended, will be requirements of this contract.

5. All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five (5%) of the base bid and all additive alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashiers check, or bid bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana.

6. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance and payment bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana in an amount equal to 100% of the contract amount.

7. Submit bids on the forms provided, signed, with all items complete.

8. Address bids to the Owners and deliver to the address on the INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS on or before the day stated.

10. Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA.R.S. 37:21502163 for the classifications of BUILDING CONSTRUCTION and ROOFING CONTRACTORS. 11. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after receipt of bids.

12. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids, for just cause and to waive any informalities incidental thereto.

Date: June 21, 2019 By order of: Bobby Collins, Executive Director Run Ad Once a week for three weeks.

END OF INVITATION

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