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Bossier Schools outline school year plans Decisions made in part due to survey results, other guidelines

STACEY TINSLEY Bossier Press-Tribune On July 8, Bossier Schools released the results from the Fall 2020 Back-To-School Survey that families recently filled out to voice their concerns

and preferences related to COVID-19 and their children’s return to school campuses. The feedback from Bossier school parents helped steer district leaders as they planned for what school will look like come fall 2020, in addition to guidance from the Louisiana

City Council gives nod to ‘small’ cell tower proposal First responders honored with council resolution STACEY TINSLEY Bossier Press-Tribune At the July 7 Bossier City Council meeting, the council approved adopting a zoning ordinance for a small cell tower coming to Bossier City. The tower will be built and located at 5017 Shed Road by New Cingular Wireless. “This is a small cell tower. This is a targeted solution for increasing cell tower and booster stations. We will see a lot more of these as we see more cell service and more alarm systems in the Bossier City Jurisdiction,” said Carlotta Askew-Brown, Director of the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC). In addition, the city also approved adopting a resolution commending Bossier City Police and Fire First Responders for carrying out essential tasks during this unprecedented time of crisis cre© 2020 Bossier Newspaper Publishing Co., Inc.

ated by (Covid-19) and civil unrest. The resolution reads: “WHEREAS, the Bossier City Police and Fire Department serve the citizens and have shown bravery and courage by putting themselves at risk while dealing with the public during (Covid-19) and this time of civil unrest; and WHEREAS, these First Responders daily serve to protect the citizens of Bossier City and ensure that our community is protected from any issue that may put the public at risk; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bossier, in regular session convened, does hereby recognize and commend all members of the Bossier City Police and Fire Departments for their professionalism, vigilance, and self-sacrifice in carrying out the essential tasks during this unprecedented time of crisis created by (Covid-19) and civil unrest.

Department of Education, Louisiana Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control. Subject to changes in state guidelines, and presuming Louisiana remains in Phase 2, the Bossier Parish School System is planning: ■ Daily face-to-face instruction for PreK-5th grades. ■ An A/B hybrid schedule for grades 6-12 in which students are split into groups and receive face-to-face instruction one day and virtual learning

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the next. The only exception is Plain Dealing High School, where all students in PreK-12th will attend daily for instruction. ■ Once Louisiana enters Phase 3, all students in the district will return to school daily. Since the release of the Fall

2020 Back-To-School Survey results came out, parents have had mixed emotions on how Bossier Schools will handle the start of the 2020 school year. “I was pleased to hear that the decision has been made for our kids to return to school. I felt it was the right decision to offer options so that the parents will have the ability to decide what they believe is the best choice for their child. The focus this year should be on creSee, SCHOOL, Page 3

COVID-19

STILL ESSENTIAL Council on Aging serving seniors despite restrictions STACEY TINSLEY Bossier Press-Tribune When Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards issued executive orders to bring Louisiana into Phase 2 of reopening in June, many local businesses and locals rejoiced at hearing the news. But, some businesses are still feeling the strain from not being able to open their doors. One such Bossier City establishment is the Bossier Council on Aging. When Edwards first executed his executive order to close non-essential businesses in Louisiana in March, the Bossier Council on Aging had to close four senior centers across Bossier Parish: Haughton, Plain Dealing, Benton and Bossier City. “We transferred all of our seniors that normally eat lunch at our senior centers to home-delivered meals in one day to ensure that they did

Courtesy Photos During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bossier Council on Aging has had a myriad of other duties to perform. (Above) Frances Brooks performs daily cleaning of home delivered meals coolers and bags by staff, and (right) a volunteer paints at the Bearkat site of the Council on Aging. not go without a meal. We also suspended our homemaker support,” See, SENIORS, Page 3

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U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Richard P. Ebensberger A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bomber, deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., lands at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 4, 2020. The B-52 flew the 28-hour mission to demonstrate U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s commitment to the security and stability of the Indo-Pacific region.

Air Force, Navy exercise Dynamic Force Employment in Indo-Pacific Special to the Press-Tribune JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (AFNS) -- A B-52 Stratofortress bomber from the 96th Bomb Squadron, 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, took off from its home station and participated in a maritime integration exercise with the USS Nimitz and the USS Ronald Reagan carrier strike groups in the South China Sea before landing at Andersen

Air Force Base, Guam. The B-52 flew the 28-hour mission to demonstrate U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s commitment to the security and stability of the Indo-Pacific region. This was part of a bomber task force dynamic force employment used by U.S. Strategic Command to conduct training with and in support of geographic combatant commands efforts to help maintain global stability and security.

These types of missions support the National Defense Strategy’s objectives of strategic predictability and operational unpredictability. “Bomber Task Force demonstrates U.S. capability to rapidly deploy to a forward operating base and execute long-range strike missions,” said Lt. Col. Christopher Duff, 96th Bomb Squadron commander. “This sortie demonstrates our ability to reach out from home station, fly anywhere in

the world and execute those missions, rapidly regenerate from a forward operating base and continue operations.” During the mission, the B-52 aircrew tested and assessed command and control capabilities to inform the development of contested and degraded communication tactics, techniques and procedures to ensure seamless joint interoperability. “As we operate throughout the Indo-Pa-

cific theater, our fleet units continue to seek out every opportunity to strengthen our capabilities and proficiency at conducting joint, combined, all-domain operations with our partner teams,” said U.S. Navy Cmdr. Joshua Fagan, Task Force 70 air operations officer. “Some of the recent events bringing Air Force B-52s and B-1s, Navy aircraft and our ships at sea together on shared networks in support of integrated missions have

been good opportunities for us to exercise the joint mission planning and coordination processes that we depend on to operate safely and effectively out here.” U.S. Strategic Command’s bomber forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with allies and partners, demonstrating U.S. capability to command, control and conduct bomber missions around the world.

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Beating the heat

Courtesy Photos (Above) Mark Weir and his grandkids enjoy an afternoon at the pool for some summertime fun.

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ating a culture of health, safety and self responsibility. With safety guidelines in place, students will be able to return to some sense of normalcy and enjoy being around their peers,” said Heather Feeback, mother of a 4th grader and 11th grader attending Haughton Schools. Key takeaways from the survey indicate: ■ The vast majority (68%) of parents currently plan to have their children return to school in August, while 28% remain undecided. ■ Most (55%) prefer daily face-to-face instruction, with hybrid and virtual learning options being respondents’ second and third choices, respectively. ■ A simple majority (51%) indicated being either very comfortable or comfortable with requiring masks for students and employees. ■ Parents are in favor of daily temperature checks, increased cleaning of “high touch” surfaces, broad availability of hand sanitizer, and requiring that parents keep sick students at home. “I know everyone has their mixed feelings about school reopening, we all do. We all have had to adjust to many different things in the last 5 months. COVID-19 has affected everyone in different ways. I still have questions about how things will be handled when school reopens just like many other parents, like how students with learning disabilities will be able to learn with requirements like wearing a mask. How will students be able to actually hear what their teachers are saying or even

their peeps,” said Stacey Adams, mother of one fourth grader and second grader attending Haughton Elementary. “For the part of transportation I feel it will be very difficult for parents who have to be at work at a specific time and they can’t take their children or for those students who the only way to get to school is by bus,” Adams added. “There are alot of different areas in Bossier Parish school districts that get looked over when it comes to the needs of children to help them grow and succeed. For instance when the pick up food from school started, there were alot of children whose parents had no transportation to get to the schools to get the food. For the at home learning with chromebooks is another one, not all families have internet which means their children weren’t able to learn or practice lessons because they had no internet or transportation to get to the school to get the materials to help them or their parents still had to work and the children were left with sitters or put in daycare.” Bossier Schools recognizes that not all parents feel comfortable returning their child to the classroom environment and remote learning options will be offered at all grade levels via Bossier Schools’ Virtual Learning Academy. “We expected most parents to opt for daily attendance as well as those with an interest in a virtual option. We hope parents will assist us with transportation, especially in phases 2 and 3,” said Bossier Schools Superintendent Mitch Downey. Bossier Strong Start, a fully detailed reopening plan, will be released the week of July 20.

Police Jury announces billing change for Sligo Water System

(Left) Cassidy Cloud enjos a snow cone from Buccaneer Snow Shack on a hot summer’s day afternoon.

Pursuant to an agreement between Sligo Water System, Consolidated Waterworks/Sewerage District #1 and the Bossier Parish Police Jury, Sligo water customers who currently receive their sewer bill from CWSD#1, will begin receiving a combined water/sewer bill from Sligo Water System beginning July of 2020. A notice of these changes will also be on the June 2020 bill sent out by Consolidated Waterworks/Sewerage District #1. Bills will be originated by the Sligo Water System. Billing dates and due dates maybe subject to change. For emergency sewer issues, please call Consolidated Waterworks/Sewerage District No. 1 (318) 7429748, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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said Tamara Crane, executive director of Bossier Council on Aging. “About a week after the stay at home order went into effect, we were inundated with referrals from clients themselves, family members, both locally and out of state, home health and hospice agencies, doctors and hospitals to get on home-delivered meals. “Shopping was hectic, shelves were empty, and our seniors were scared,

so more folks were needing homebound food supports,” she added. Since the closure of the Bossier Council on Aging has taken place, Crane says that cleaning and other projects are ongoing at each site in preparation of opening up again. “We cleaned all of our sites right away,” she said. “We did a lot of organizing and took care of quite a few ‘honey do’ lists at each site. Our Haughton site got a new sign put up. Our Bearkat site got

a facelift in the kitchen with some new cabinets, new paint on all the cabinets, railing and a countertop.” At this time it is unknown exactly when the Bossier Council on Aging will reopen, and what changes will be expected once reopened. “Only our senior centers are closed — we are open to provide home delivered meals, homemaker and caregiver support, transportation to medical appointments, and grocery shopping.

Since our senior centers are where seniors come to “congregate,” that is still a hard ‘no’ for the most vulnerable population. We have been informed from [Louisiana Department of ] Elderly Affairs that it may be October or later, depending on if we have a resurgence of COVID-19 in the fall,” Crane said. “I think it will all depend on when the Governor’s office decides to allow the reopening and what requirements the CDC is recommending at

that time,” she added. The Bossier Council on Aging is important to not just the seniors of Bossier Parish, but the community as a whole. Whether they are getting meals to seniors, taking them to medical appointments, helping with housekeeping tasks, offering respite to a caregiver or even just that weekly phone call. It all helps support the individual to remain at home living independently. “Our seniors miss us, and actually, their friends. We have been

making weekly phone calls to check on them and a lot of them talk to each other on the phone, but it is not the same as actually being across or beside someone and visiting,” Crane said. “We are here to serve and support our seniors of Bossier Parish. Seniors must be 60 or older and have no support for the service they are requesting. [There are] no income requirements,” she added.

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OPINION

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Shreveport camera ordinance is wrong idea at wrong time The problem with legislation is that the intent of a law is often at odds with the execution of said law. Such is the case with a proposed ordinance from Shreveport City Councilman James Green. According to an article in the Shreveport Times, Green has proposed an ordinance requiring businesses to install and maintain digital security cameras. According to the article, Green’s proposed ordinance would require, “digital camera systems for all businesses in the city which sell goods or merchandise and to require the recorded information be available for a minimum of 30 days.” The intent of DAVID Green’s propos- SPECHT al may be rooted in safety and better accountability for police and the general public. However, we also know “certain roads” are paved with good intentions. The article goes on to read that If passed, beginning on Aug. 1, all businesses which sell goods or merchandise located within the city, would be required to have a digital camera system capable of transferring video to a “widely used, portable form of media. Other requirements of this proposal include: Cameras would need to be positioned to record all entrances and exits, all stairways and elevators, all points of sale, all parking lots, and all fueling areas, including the faces of persons located in each of those areas. Cameras would need to be operating and recording any time the establishment is open for business and for one hour after closing and shall record video indexed by date and time at a resolution of at least 1080p high definition. All recorded video shall be maintained for at least 30 days and shall be made readily available to law enforcement upon request. Many businesses already have security camera systems in place, and that is a good thing. However, to place the burden of purchasing, installing and maintaining such systems on businesses already struggling in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic is just a bad idea. Many in government want to take swift action to move communities forward in a safe direction. However, we cannot act so swiftly that we don’t count the costs and burdens of executing our good intentions. More thought needs to go into this before a final vote is taken. David Specht is editor of the Bossier Press-Tribune.

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Phillip Rozeman: Expressing gratitude for police

In order to have life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, there must be security. Security is the most important thing the government provides. In our local communities, we depend on our local police to provide that security. I’ve always known this in theory, but I didn’t fully understand the importance of local security until I lived through the murder of my son-inlaw and the trial of his PHILLIP killer. It was ROZEMAN then that I began to fully understand the evil that police face every day. They are the thin line that protects us from anarchy and chaos. My son-in-law was the pastor in a church in Arlington. He opened the church door to anyone seeking help. On March 3, 2011, the person who entered his church overwhelmed him and killed him in a gruesome fashion. Steven Nelson took Clint’s car, wallet, and cell phone. An hour after he killed him, Mr. Nelson called his friends to fill up their tank at a neighborhood gas station with Clint’s gasoline

card. He called other friends to meet in the mall and buy some sports apparel. He had a party that night as friends celebrated him being famous because he “killed the preacher”. The surprise for me in this tragedy was not the depravity of the single individual killer. I was always aware of the presence of violent people. The surprise for me was the depravity of the culture of evil that surrounded Steven Nelson. The surprise for me was the extent of evil. There are people in our communities like Steven Nelson and his friends who have no conscience or sense of right and wrong. They are

dangerous people who, if left unchecked, will destroy communities. There is no doubt that there is a need for significant public safety reform. This must include strong measures to protect people from corruption and unneeded violence in police interactions. There will never be any justification for what happened in Minneapolis to George Floyd. But because there are violent and dangerous people like Steven Nelson and his friends, there will always be a need for a strong police force. There is always a need for improvement in public safety, but the idea

of defunding or otherwise hamstringing the legitimate work of police will not make anyone safer. It will just be an invitation to lawlessness and chaos. I know I am protected by the barrier the police form between my family and evil. I know our police stand between us and a culture of evil that really exists. And I know they put their lives on the line every day. For that, I want to express my gratitude and my prayers to those who do that for me. And it is my hope others will do the same. Dr. Phillip Rozeman is a practicing cardiologist.

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The growing gulf between academia and application There are suggestions running out there that ‘just getting back to work’ will cleanse the economic dip caused by COVID-19 and send America back to the top of the food chain. On top of that, the same economists who suggested work is the ultimate cure, are also adding that another round of stimulus checks are unnecessary. To go even further, they’re also willing to underscore the whole thing by stating that individuals can simply ‘keep collecting unemployment’ which is ‘roughly 50% of median income, in most states.’ Finally, the economist said that providing businesses with incentive to hire and grow would be the best course of action moving forward to reboot the economy. First, lets note that any kind of economic reboot should be a combination of all of these. Businesses and consumers alike need whatever boost they can get from the federal government – even as debt climbs, suggesting that only businesses be bailed out and not consumers shows a very one-sided view of a multifact economy. Perhaps the economist wants to cover for the fact that money owed by the federal government continues to grow, but choosing the side of business is very transparent in that regard, showing a buy-in for the business and suggesting that the consumer should just ‘go back to work.’

It should be a package that benefits both sides of the equation, considering businesses need customers – who spend money – in order to survive. A recently released study showed that millions of Americans dodged poverty due to the first round of stimulus checks. But, these kinds of suggestions MCHUGH and plans DAVID underscore a continuing divide between academia and the real world – a divide which is fueled, for the most part, by politics. For the most part, undergraduate level courses give students the base for which to build future lessons. They are ‘designed in a vaccum’ to show the basic premise for specific theories – which is why everyone recognizes the ‘supply and demand’ graphs as an ‘X.’ Supply and demand are rarely, if ever, straight lines. Think of your high school physics class as an example. When the teacher said, ‘OK class, this year we’re going to learn about physics… but we’re going to leave gravity out of most of our formula. If you decide to try this in college and beyond, they’ll introduce it there.’ So as you move forward in economics, new things begin to be introduced. Like

gravity, which is of course a major part of our lives and affects every piece of physics we study, classes eventually begin to introduce real-life application of economics and show that, no, not everyone behaves rationally. So introducing a one-sided approach to economic recovery shows a distinct lack of overall knowledge of the economy – that it takes at least two to tango, business and consumer. History has shown that ‘trickle-down’ and ‘trickle-up’ economics are both fascinating theories to cover in academic settings, but fall short in addressing longterm economic growth. In the short-term? Sure, providing businesses with incentives to grow and consumers with extra cash to spend will make the economy rebound. But notice that both sides of the equation were provided with the means to boost the economy, not just one. Why? Because neither side can be trusted to act rationally after a certain amount of time. Trickle-down, or corporate-based economics, shows that businesses will hold on to every penny they can. We’ve been doing this since the mid-80s by providing low corporate tax rates and allowing for businesses to dodge taxes in many different ways, all while wages continue to stagnate. On the other hand, trickle-up shows that consumers will eventually begin to act

with total irrtionality toward spending – consuming in an unsustainable manner. Far too often we seek the easy way out, especially when it comes to converging the teachings of academia and the applications in real life. Society seeks the ‘easy way out’ with the ‘one time explanation’ that will solve all the problems. What’s been proven, time and time again, is that just doesn’t work. The world we live in has a plethora of moving parts that all form a very complex engine. Seeking that one answer would be akin to replacing a fuel line in a car who’s engine is on fire. Balance is the approach that must be taken when trying to fix the economy. Consumers and businesses alike must be considered in future economic stimulus, because both groups need help if th economy is to reboot. Because, let’s be frank – unemployment is enough to keep a family alive. 50% of median income is nothing to move forward the economic needle, so the market will need more of a push than just that. Businesses, as well, have employees that cannot or will not return to work – that return must be provided with incentive. The country must legislate in real time, not the way one side thinks is right. McHugh David is publisher of the Livingston Parish News.

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Levy second Parkway rising sophomore to commit to college

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COURTESY OF LSU SPORTS INFORMATION

LSU guard Ja’vonte Smart drives around an Alabama player last season. The Tigers are scheduled to meet Louisiana Tech on Nov. 24 at the CenturyLink Center.

LSU, Tech coaches eye Nov. 24 matchup, but uncertainty remains

Last Thursday, tickets went on sale for the Nov. 24 men’s college basketball matchup between Louisiana Tech and LSU at the CenturyLink Center. The game will mark LSU’s first appearance in Bossier City-Shreveport in 10 years. It’s Tech’s first game here since 2016. The game is a win for everyone involved. As Tech coach Erik Konkol and LSU coach Will Wade said last week during a press Sports Editor conference announcing ticket sales, both schools have large fan bases here and both will benefit from playing at a Russell neutral site. Hedges The Bulldogs and the Tigers are both coming off outstanding seasons that were cut short because of the COVID-19 pandemic in March. Both were preparing for quarterfinal games in their respective conference tournaments when they were cancelled. Tech finished 22-8 and LSU was 21-10. With the game set for two days before Thanksgiving, there won’t be a lot of sports events happening locally with the possible exception of a few high school games. CenturyLink and Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission officials made the Tech-LSU game announcement in December, Of course, a lot has changed since then because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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For one thing, last week’s press conference was virtual via Zoom while the December announcement was at the CenturyLink. As Teddy Allen, the moderator of last week’s press conference, said, this is one of the most fluid situations any of us have ever seen in our lifetimes. Naturally, both coaches addressed how the pandemic might affect the season. “There are some people a lot smarter than me trying to figure all that out,” Wade said. “There is going to be a lot of eyes on how everything goes with the NBA bubble over the next couple of weeks. How successful that is I think that’ll determine practices and a different pathway back for college athletics. “So I think we’re going to have to monitor everything very, very closely over the next couple of weeks with the NBA and Major League Baseball and other professional sports as they come back. We’ll need to make sure we’re doing the best practices we can to keep our players safe and give ourselves an opportunity to play.”

NBA players began reporting to the “bubble” at Walt Disney World near Orlando last week. The restart of the abbreviated season is scheduled for July 30. “There’s been a great number of challenges and what we do know is that things will be different,” Konkol said. “We’ve got to adjust. We’ve got to be flexible. We’ve got to educate ourselves on the best practices as Coach Wade has mentioned.” There were some ominous signs last week. The Tech football team temporarily suspended voluntary workouts after a second student-athlete tested positive for COVID19. Ohio State suspended workouts in seven sports, including basketball and football, because of a number of positive tests. The Ivy League announced the cancellation of sports through the rest of this year. There was also some talk of starting the basketball season two weeks earlier, which could affect the Tech-LSU game. But for now, it’s “full steam ahead” for Nov. 24, said Rebecca Bonnevier,

General Manager of ASM Global, which manages the CenturyLink Center. And both coaches are also preparing for a season that will start on time and proceed as scheduled. But they certainly understand things can change quickly, often from day to day. It would obviously be a shame if the game has to be cancelled. Tech returns five seniors, including double-digit scorers Amorie Archibald and Kalob Ledoux. Wade, entering his fourth season, could have another team that contends for the SEC championship. The Tigers won the regularseason title two years ago and finished tied for second with Auburn last season. Three Tigers — Ja’vonte Smart, Trenton Watford and Darius Days — declared for the NBA Draft but have the option to return to school. Their decisions are due by Aug. 3. LSU also has a talented recruiting class. “I think we’ll have some upperclassmen and some guys with some game experience,” Wade saud, “We’re excited about our team. We’ve got a good mixture of experienced guys who have been through the battles in SEC play and we’ve got some really, really talented newcomers.” Here’s hoping the LSU and Tech players get to show off their talent on Nov. 24 at the CenturyLink. Russell Hedges is Sports Editor of the Bossier Press-Tribune. He may be reached at rhedges@bossierpress.com

On June 30, Brandon Levy became the second Parkway sophomore-to-be baseball player to verbally commit to a college. Levy, a pitcher and infielder, committed to Louisiana Lafayette. Trenton Lape, a pitcher and infielder, committed to LSU in September. “I’d like to thank God, my family, my friends and coaches who have helped me along the way,” Levy wrote in a post on Twitter. “I’d also like to thank Coach Deggs and Coach Wells for believing in me. Can’t wait to be a Cajun.” Matt Deggs is the ULL head coach. Jake Wells is an assistant coach. Levy was a starter for Parkway this season as a freshman. He started three games on the mound. In the Panthers’ final game before schools were shut down in mid-March because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Levy pitched a five-inning one-hitter in a 10-0 victory over Nashville, Ark. He also went 2-for-2. His best game at the plate was a 3-for-3 effort in a 6-4 victory over Spring Hill, Texas. He was also 2-for-4 with a walk-off single in an 8-7 victory over New Diana, Texas. Lape also saw action as a freshman. His best game was a 2-for-3 performance in a 10-5 victory over Atlanta, Texas. He also didn’t allow a hit in the

final inning of the win over Spring Hill. Parkway was 9-3 when the season was suspended and subsequently cancelled. Of course, Levy and Lape caught the attention of college coaches long before they played their first game at Parkway. They have long been standouts on the national travel-ball team circuit, receiving multiple honors over the years. The duo is currently playing for the Texasbased 5 Star Performance 15U National team. A couple of other parish standouts have also announced their commitments. Benton rising senior pitcher Grayson Gates committed to Northwestern State in April. Gates was 3-0 with a 2.774 ERA when Benton’s 2020 season was cut short. He was tied for the team lead in strikeouts with 22 in 17 2/3 innings. The Tigers were off to an 11-4 start. Gates has been playing for the Mississippi-based East Coast Sox 17U HTG team this summer. Haughton rising senior infielder Peyton Stovall committed to Arkansas last year. Stovall was batting .513 with three home runs, four doubles and one triple when Haughton’s season ended. The Bucs were 8-3. Stovall has been playing for 5 Star Performance 17U National this summer.

LHSAA announces it’s ‘firmly committed to Fall Sports’

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Last week, the LHSAA announced it’s “firmly committed to Fall Sports” in a memo sent to member schools’ principals, athletic directors, coaches, officials and the media. “Now, more than ever, we are reminded that our communities need high school sports. Interscholastic competition supports the physical, emotional and mental well-being of student-athletes across Louisiana,” the memo states. “The LHSAA is fully committed to the safe return of high school athletics this fall. We encourage member schools to follow LHSAA Sports Medicine Advisory Committee Guidelines to ensure the safety of our stu-

dent-athletes, coaches, and administrators. Reopening high school sports depends on all of us working together.” The memo was sent in the wake of a letter sent on July 6 to the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Louisiana School Boards Association by state Sen. Cleo Fields urging “the suspension of all athletic activities that involve in-person participation by students in a group setting for the upcoming fall semester, including conditioning, practice, team meetings, and games.” “This is a critical issue and it is too important to leave solely up to the Louisiana High School Athletic Association,” Fields wrote.

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We have a few more weeks of our summer program

We’re about midway through July now, so we’ve got a few more weeks of our summer program before it’s over and numerous virtual programs going on at the same time. And since there’s still time, I thought I’d remind my readers of some of the prizes they could earn by participating. Let me start by thanking our sponsors who were able to donate to us this year: Great American Cookie Company, McDonald’s, Sonic, and Wendy’s all gave coupons; and Wooden Spoon has been donating 5 cookie stacks per week for us to raffle off. We’re incredibly grateful that these businesses were able to give this year and help us add to the other little goodies that are included in the giveaways for participants who meet their reading goal. In addition to these prizes, there are raffle baskets that can be won this summer; participants can use the points they earn by reading, playing games, and completing missions in our online logging system (READsquared) to “buy” tickets to enter these raffles. We do enjoy giving away prizes to encourage reading over the summer, so we hope you’ll take part! However, even if you don’t care to participate in our Summer Experience program you might want to check out some of our virtual programming, we’ve got a bit of something for everyone. Virtual Storytimes are being hosted by most of our library branches, and we’ve got a variety of crafts taking place. Trivia, bingo, book clubs, historical events discussion, cooking classes, we’re really trying to out-do ourselves here. Benton Branch is even sharing what’s coming to their new-arrivals shelves on July 15 and 16. And where do you find these virtual programs? Mostly on our Facebook page, and on our branches’ group pages! There’s a link listed below to our main Facebook page and from there you just click on the “Groups” tab to find the branch you’re looking for. If you’d like to keep up with what’s happening at your branch, you can join the group and get updates as well. I think that about fills my available column inches for this week, so if you have questions or need help call us or stop in to see us! And, as always, stay safe. QUESTIONS? Email us at: contactus@bossierlibrary.org FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/bossierlibrary FREE PRINTING: www.bossierlibrary.org/print SUMMER EXPERIENCE: https://www.bossierlibrary.org/summerexperience

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CURRENTLY:  Limited Library Services resumed on Monday, June 22, 2020: • All library branches open for Grab-&-Go Quick Services along with Curbside Pickup: • Available Monday – Saturday, 10:00am – 5:00pm • Services at our Plain Dealing Branch are available Monday – Friday 10:00am – 5:00pm • Free Printing with Curbside Pickup (10-page limit, b&w or color) will be available Monday – Saturday, 10:00am – 5:00pm RECENTLY ADDED TO DIGITAL RESOURCES AND OUR SHELVES: • Dead Girl Blues by Lawrence Block (Fiction; Book) • I Love You, but I Hate Your Politics: How to Protect Your Intimate Relationships in a Poisonous Partisan World by Jeanne Safer (Non-Fiction; eBook, eAudiobook) • Henry, Himself by Stewart O’Nan (Fiction; Book, Large Print) • The Jerusalem Assassin by Joel C. Rosenberg (Fiction; Book, Large Print, Audiobook, eBook) • Once Upon a Space-Time! By Jeffrey Brown (Children’s Graphic Novel; Book) • Privilege: A Novel by Mary Adkins (Fiction; eBook, eAudiobook) • A Reasonable Doubt by Phillip Margolin (Fiction; Book, Audiobook, eBook, eAudiobook, Playaway) • Say It Louder! Black Voters, White Narratives, and Saving Our Democracy by Tiffany D. Cross (Non-Fiction; eBook) • What You Need to Know About Voting – and Why by Kim Wehle (Non-Fiction; eBook, eAudiobook • The Weirn Books: Book 1, Be Wary of the Silent Woods by Svetlana Chmakova (Children’s Graphic Novel; Book) • When You Read This by Mary Adkins (Fiction; Book, eAudiobook)

annie gilmer is the community engagement Librarian at bossier parish public libraries

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HISTORY

Louisiana’s Health Exhibit Train

In 1910 Dr. Oscar Dowling, a prominent oculist in Shreveport, became the president of the Louisiana State Board of Health and instituted a massive campaign on public health reform. In an article in the Times-Democrat, Sep. 2,1910, Dowling was quoted as saying, “I shall try to make my administration of the affairs of the State Board of Health as efficient as possible. By means of an educational campaign, I hope to arouse a deeper and more popular interest in health matters the State over.” AMY ROBERTSON He set out to teach every community in the state about personal hygiene, sanitation, mosquito control, and disease prevention. He assembled a small team of lecturers and assistants that traveled with him on the health exhibit train, which consisted of three cars; two 75-foot cars for exhibits and a Pullman car for living quarters. The Queen and Crescent Railway Company provided the train. The health exhibit train debuted on Nov. 1, 1910, at the State Fair in Shreveport, where Dr. Dowling invited all physicians, dentists, and representatives of the press to be special guests of his “gospel of health on wheels.” When the fair was over, the train was parked at the Market Street crossing for its first public viewing. According to Henry Oyen, “Every city, town or village – 256 in all – of more than 250 inhabitants was visited, inspected and lectured. Where the railroads didn’t run Dowling went in motor cars or carriages. On the narrow-gauge tracks he mounted a railway hand car and pumped himself over the line. Where other methods of transportation failed he walked; in the bayou parishes launches and rowboats were called into service.” An article in the Shreveport Journal, Jan. 7, 1911, states that one of the exhibits “tells a story of prevention of disease. Arranged on a table in the center of the room are twenty glass jars. In these are sections of the human form, not of wax or composition, but actual specimens. These sections, which have been prepared by Dr. Edmond Souchon, show the progress of tuberculosis in various stages of development. Set up along the sides of the car are transparent views prepared from photographs taken by Dr. P. T. Talbot on his recent tour of inspection of the state. There is also an interesting exhibit furnished by the Louisiana Anti-tuberculosis League. A model of a sanitary closet constructed according to the plans of Dr. Charles Wardell Stiles, the noted hookworm expert, is also on exhibition. “Constructed according to the plans furnished by the United States department of agriculture is the framework of a model dairy in miniature. Some interesting charts prepared by Dr. Gustave Mann of Tulane, show the food values of various food exhibits. There are microscopes and other aparati, milk coolers, pails, aerators, and model school furniture of the latest design. ... There is also an exhibit of bacilli cultures prepared by Dr. Jones, showing the effect of fly contamination. An interesting pathological exhibit of preventable diseases prepared by Dr. Charles W. Duval, by courtesy of Tulane University, is also in the car. Dr. William Ernest Walker’s oral hygiene exhibit attracting much attention. Additional exhibits on blindness and milk appliances have been recently added. Quantities of literature, consisting of cards, banners, etc., calling attention to the evil of flies and spitting, and also containing statistics on various diseases, are distributed from the car. “The daily program covers a full day’s work. The car is open from 8 o’clock in the morning until 10 and sometimes 11 o’clock at night. In the mornings Miss Morris and Dr. Porter visit and inspect the schools and talk to the children. Miss Morris also meets the ladies and organizes school improvement and civic leagues. The doctors make the sanitary inspections of the towns. At night illustrated lectures, slides and moving pictures are given. These evening entertainments are free and a cordial invitation is extended to the people in the surrounding country, as well as those in town, to attend the meetings.” In 1911, Dr. Dowling received an urgent invitation from California to bring the health train to them, which he obliged, presenting his health exhibit train at the American Medical Society Convention, making stops along the way. The popularity and effectiveness of the health train kept it going in Louisiana for well over a decade, and this method of educating citizens and improving public health quickly became adopted by other states. Before going to California, the health exhibit train completed its first state tour and stopped in Plain Dealing in May of 1911. To see a picture of the health train in Plain Dealing, visit our blog at http:// bpl-hc.blogspot.com/, or our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/BPLHistoryCenter/. Visit the Bossier Parish Library’s History Center at 2206 Beckett Street, Bossier City, Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Take good care of lawns, gardens during July heat well in Louisiana with little effort, and the fruit is high LSU AgCenter Horticulturist in potassium, iron and fiJuly can be a tough month ber. The tree also makes a for plants in Louisiana due nice landscape tree planting to heat, high humidity, and with its large, uniquely lobed increased disease and insect leaves, growing best in full pressure. Despite the heat, sun. Plant in the fall or winter some plants still perform well for best establishment. There are some common in these conditions. July is harvest season for fungal disease problems in figs. These fruit trees grow figs this time of year. Thread By Heather Kirk-Ballard

blight and fig leaf rust cause leaf spotting and scorch in late summer and fall. There are no EPA-approved fungicides for use on figs in Louisiana. The best way to manage these is with good cultural practices. Plants should be spaced to provide good air circulation and water at the root zone. Remove fallen, infected leaves and throw them away to prevent spread. In the lawn, you can plant warm-season grasses throughout the summer. Planting in July will provide better opportunities for lawns to become established before going dormant in the winter. You can fertilize bermudagrass, zoysia and St. Augustinegrass lawns fertilized in spring for a second application, but it is not recommended to reapply fertilizer for centipedegrass. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to stop using weed killers in the lawn during these hot summer months. Temperatures over 85 Fahrenheit will cause injury to the lawns. Chinch bugs and mole crickets are a problem this time of year. Follow pesticide labels and directions to treat. Mowing will be the most

common practice in the home landscape this month. Grasses thrive and grow aggressively in summertime. Be sure to cut your lawn proper heights once a week or every other week depending on growth and rain activity: Bermudagrass, 1 to 1 1/2 inches; centipedegrass, 1 to 2 inches; St. Augustinegrass, 2 to 3 inches; and zoysia, 1/2 to 1 1/2 inches. Increasing heat and water requirements make planting shrubs and trees this month more challenging; however, container plants can still be installed. Be aware of the need for more frequent watering and fertilizer requirements as plants use water faster when it is hot and they are actively growing. Do not plant trees and shrubs this month if you can avoid it; especially avoid digging up plants and moving them to new locations. Control aphids on crape myrtles and lace bugs on azaleas and lantanas. For roses, continue a spray program that includes both a fungicide for black spot control and an insecticide to control pests. In the vegetable garden,

itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to start your pumpkin seeds. Yes, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s already time to think about the fall. If you want a pumpkin to carve for Halloween, start with the Oct. 31 date and consider the number of days until harvest for each variety. Average harvest days for pumpkins range from 70 to 120 days. Work backward from there to figure out the best planning date. Pumpkins last several weeks and can be used to carve jack-o-lanterns for Halloween, for fall decorations and for recipes for Thanksgiving. Pumpkins need a lot of room to grow. They are vines that spread, so plant them 3 to 6 feet apart and on every other row if planting in rows. For smaller bush-type pumpkins, space plants 2 to 3 feet apart. Giant pumpkin varieties can weigh 80 or more pounds. Recommended varieties are Atlantic Giant, Prize Winner, Big Moon and Big Max. Large varieties are 10 to 30 pounds and include Aspen, Howden, Spirit (AAS), Gold Rush, Cargo, Connecticut Fields and Jumpin Jack. New Moon and Lumina are both white.

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DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR ARGENT SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-W5 VS SCOTT ALAN JARBOE

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2020 PAGE 10 GETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IM- UNDER REGISTRY NUMBER 394690, SAID LOT 6; BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA. PROVEMENTS THEREON. THENCE SOUTH 15°34’14” EAST, ALONG LESS AND EXCEPT: A PORTION OF LOT BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DE- THE COMMON LINE BETWEEN SAID LOT 57, GLENDALE SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. SCRIBED ON THAT SURVEY PREPARED 3 AND SAID LOT 6, AT 343.56 FEET TO A 2, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF BY MARK H. PATHEAL. R.P.L.S. ENTI- 1/2” IRON ROD WITH SURVEYORS CAP BOSSIER CITY, BOSSIER PARISH, TILED “PLAT SHOWING 2950 EAST SET FOR REFERENCE, AND CONTINULOUISIANA, AS PER THAT PLAT TEXAS STREET LOT 6 OF THE PIERRE ING IN ALL 368.47 FEET TO A POINT FOR RECORDED IN BOOK 141, PAGE 427 OF BOSSIER SUBDIVISION, BEING 5.649 CORNER, BEING THE SOUTHEAST CORTHE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED IN SEC- NER OF SAID LOT 6, ALSO BEING THE BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, BEING TIONS 27 AND 28, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 3, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS - RANGE 13 WEST, CITY OF BOSSIER AND SAME BEING ON THE NORTHWEST FOLLOWS: FROM A POINT ON THE CEN- CITY, BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA”, RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INTERSTATE TERLINE OF STATE PROJECT NO. 742- DATED AUGUST 31, 2012, AND LAST RE- HIGHWAY 20; 08-0002, AT STATION 36+27.41, VISED SEPTEMBER 6, 2012, AS FOLTHENCE IN A SOUTHWESTERLY DIRECPROCEED SOUTH 00 DEGREES 08 MIN- LOWS, TO-WIT: TION, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID UTES 31 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 30.68 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGIN- ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT, TRACT OR LOT 6, AND THE NORTHWEST RIGHT OF NING; THENCE PROCEED SOUTH 89 DE- PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATED IN WAY OF SAID INTERESTATE 20, THE GREES 52 MINUTES 44 SECONDS EAST BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA WITHIN FOLLOWING BEARINGS AND DISA DISTANCE OF 129.57 FEET TO A POINT THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY TANCES: AND CORNER; THENCE PROCEED OF BOSSIER CITY, BEING 5.649 ACRES SOUTH 00 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 39 OR 246,091 SQUARE FEET OF LAND, LO- 1) SOUTH 49°39’38” WEST - 109.51 FEET SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 20.71 CATED IN SECTIONS 27 & 28, TOWNSHIP TO AN “X” CHISELED IN CONCRETE FOR FEET TO A POINT AND CORNER; 18 NORTH - RANGE 13 WEST, AND CORNER; THENCE PROCEED NORTH 45 DEGREES BEING LOT 6, OF THE PIERRE BOSSIER 05 MINUTES 45 SECONDS WEST A DIS- SUBDIVISION, AS RECORDED IN CON- 2) SOUTH 84°52’30” WEST - 22.70 FEET TANCE OF 16.79 FEET TO A POINT AND VEYANCE BOOK 583, PAGES 324 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND CONCORNER; THENCE PROCEED SOUTH 89 THROUGH 326 OF THE CONVEYANCE TAINING 5.649 ACRES OF 246,091 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 15 SECONDS RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, SQUARE FEET OF LAND. WEST A DISTANCE OF 117.58 FEET TO A LOUISIANA, SAME BEING THAT SAME POINT AND CORNER; THENCE PRO- LAND DESCRIBED IN QUIT CLAIM DEED BEARING BASIS: BEARINGS ARE ORICEED NORTH 00 DEGREES 08 MINUTES FROM H.J. WILSON CO., INC., TO SM ENTED TO THE RECORD BEARING OF 31 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 9.32 NEWCO BOSSIER CITY, LLC, DATED THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 6. FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. ALL JANUARY 27, 2003, AND RECORDED IN OF WHICH COMPRISES PARCEL 6-6 AS CONVEYANCE BOOK 1276, PAGE 363 OF PARCEL 2: SHOWN ON SHEET 6 OF THE RIGHT OF SAID CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF WAY PLANS OF STATE PROJECT BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, SAID THOSE CERTAIN RECIPROCAL SERVINO.742-08-0002, AND CONTAINING AN 5.649 ACRES BEING MORE PARTICU- TUDES EMBODIED IN GRANTED DATED MARCH 30, 1981. AND RECORDED IN AREA OF 1247.3 SQUARE FEET OR .029 LARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER ACRES, MORE OR LESS. BEGINNING AT AN “X” CHISELED IN PARISH, LOUISIANA, CONVEYANCE WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF 1141 LEN CONCRETE FOR CORNER ON THE COM- BOOK 710, PAGE 749, UNDER REGISTRY MON LINE BETWEEN SECTIONS 27, AND NUMBER 366091 OF THE RECORD OF STREET, BOSSIER CITY, LA 71111 28, SAID POINT BEARS SOUTH 00°16’35” SAID PARISH. AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID WEST 1576.41 FEET FROM THE COMSALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: MON CORNER OF SECTIONS 21, 22, 27, TOGETHER WITH THE BENEFITS OF THIRTY-ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND 28, SAID BEGINNING POINT ALSO THAT CERTAIN SECOND SUPPLEMENT SIX AND 66 / 100 ($31,606.66) DOLLARS, BEING ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID TO OPERATING AGREEMENT, RECODED ALONG WITH INTEREST, ATTORNEY’S LOT 6, AND THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY DECEMBER 2, 1981, AS #366095; REFEES AND ALL OTHER COSTS OF SUIT. LINE OF THE ILLNOIS CENTRAL GULF STATED BY FIRST RESTATEMENT OF RAILROAD; CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION AGREEMENT FOR THE PIERRE BOSSIER JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF THENCE IN A WESTERLY DIRECTION, MALL SHOPPING CENTER, BOSSIER & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT CITY, LA, INCLUDING RECIPROCAL BOSSIER Parish 6, AND THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE SERVITUDES FOR THE PIERRE BOSSIER OF SAID RAILROAD, THE FOLLOWING MALL SHOPPING CENTER AND RECIPATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: BEARINGS AND DISTANCES: ROCAL OPTIONS TO PURCHASE Remy Symons TRACTS OF LAND AND IMPROVEMENTS 1450 Poydras St., Suite 2200 1) SOUTH 80’08’37” WEST - 53.66 FEET WITHIN THE PIERRE BOSSIER MALL New Orleans, LA 70112 TO A 3/4” IRON ROD FOUND FOR COR- SHOPPING CENTER; RECORDED NONER, VEMBER 23, 1983 AS #395808, IN June 10, 2020 BOSSIER PARISH LAND RECORDS. July 15, 2020 2) SOUTH 85°22’20” WEST - 281.45 FEET Bossier Press-Tribune TO A 1/2” IRON ROD WITH SURVEYORS AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID CAP SET FOR CORNER, BEING THE SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 1, OF THREE MILLION THREE HUNDRED SAID PIERRE BOSSIER SUDIVISION, FIFTY-FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUNSAME BEING THE SOUTHWEST COR- DRED THIRTY-NINE AND 38 / 100 NER OF SAID LOT 6; ($3,354,739.38) DOLLARS, ALONG WITH JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF INTEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEES AND ALL THENCE IN A NORTHERLY DIRECTION, OTHER COSTS OF SUIT. P. O. Box 850 ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 1, BENTON, LA 71006 AND THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 6, JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF THE FOLLOWING BEARINGS AND DIS- & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER PARISH OF BOSSIER TANCES: BOSSIER Parish 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF LOUISIANA 1) NORTH 05°30’21” WEST - 135.42 FEET ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: TO A 60D NAIL SET FOR CORNER; Edward H. Crosby Suit No: (08) 159921 1100 Poydras St. 2300 Energy Centre U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, 2) NORTH 65°30’21” WEST - 57.93 FEET New Orleans, LA 70163-2300 TO A 60D NAIL SET FOR CORNER; 504-585-7212 AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF UBS-BARCLAYS COMMERICAL MORTGAGE TRUST 2012-C4, 3) NORTH 05°30’21” WEST - 394.40 FEET June 10, 2020 TO AN “X” CHISELED IN CONCRETE FOR July 15, 2020 COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE PASSCORNER; Bossier Press-Tribune THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2012-C4 4) NORTH 84°29’39” EAST - 48.00 FEET Online Auction Best Yet Storage July 30, 2020 at VS 10:00 A.M. PIERRE BOSSIER ANCHOR ACQUISI- TO A POINT FOR CORNER INSIDE A 5630 Shed Rd. Bossier City, LA 71111 BRICK BUILDING, AND TION, LLC 1. Unit 219

SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S OFFICE

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 22, 2020, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING DE- EXHIBIT “A” SCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TO- (A) LAND. THE REAL PROPERTY (THE “LAND”) DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: WIT::

LOT 57, GLENDALE SUBDIVISION, UNIT PARCEL 1: 2, A SUBDIVISION OF BOSSIER CITY, BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER LOT 6 OF THE PIERRE BOSSIER SUBDIPLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 141, PAGE VISION RE-PLAT, A SUBDIVISION OF 427 OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, TO- PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 583, PAGES 559-561,

5) NORTH 05°30’21” WEST - 50.00 FEET TO A POINT FOR CORNER INSIDE SAID BUILDING, BEING THE NORTHERNMOST NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 6; THENCE IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION, CONTINUING WITH THE COMMON LINE BETWEEN SAID LOT 1 AND SAID LOT 6, THE FOLLOWING BEARINGS AND DISTANCES: 1) NORTH 84°29’30” EAST - 242.00 FEET TO A POINT INSIDE SAID BUILDING;

2) SOUTH 05°30’21” EAST - 148.53 FEET TO A RAILROAD SPIKE SET FOR CORNER IN A CONCRETE FOOTING;

3) NORTH 74°29’30” EAST - 107.67 FEET TO A 60D NAIL SET FOR CORNER;

4) SOUTH 15°30’12” EAST - 59.64 FEET TO A 60D NAIL SET FOR CORNER;

5) NORTH 74°29’39” EAST - 27.32 FEET TO A 60D NAIL SET FOR CORNER, BEING THE WESTERNMOST CORNER OF LOT 3, OF SAID PIERRE BOSSIER SUBDIVISION, SAME BEING THE EAST LINE OF

Kelvin Fields Items: car seats, misc. household items, plastic bags, boxes, mattress, vacuum, rug steam cleaner.

2. Unit 160 Ebony Mattox Items: box fan, boxes, mattress cover

3. Unit 302 Shelley Stewart Items: plastic totes, plastic bags, boxes, mattress, misc. household items, china cabinet

4. Unit 124 M’Charlotte Cheatham Items: boxes, microwave, (2) TVs, sofa, cabinet, box spring and mattress

5. Unit 259 Jeremy Smith Items: boxes, framed art, glassware, mattress

6. Unit A009 Jeremy Smith Items: totes, file cabinet, desk, misc. household items, playground set

July 15, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION

REGISTRATION: #SEX0052

I, Richard Charles Davis, have been convicted of Aggravated Rape (Attempted), Failure to Register/Notify as a Sex Offender, Failure to Register/Notify as a Sex Offender (Attempted), Failure to Register/Notify as a Sex Offender. My address is 1630 E. Texas St., #111, Bossier City, LA 71111. Race: Black Sex: Male Age: 58 Height: 6’00” Weight: 175 Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown Alias: x Pimpx Scar: None Mark: None Piercing: None Prothesis: None Tattoo: Left Arm “RD” Shoulder Cross

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

July 8 and 15, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION

Registration # SEX0405

I, Morris Garnal Hampton, have been convicted of Indecent Behavior with Juveniles (Sexually Motivated). My address is 3481 Johnson Kroan Road, Haughton, LA 71037.

Race: Afr Amer Sex: Male Age: 28 Height: 5’ 08” Weight: 136 Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown

Alias: Riggins Scars: None Marks: None Prosthesis: None Piercing: Both Ears Tattoo: L_hand: OMILLI Forehead: Cross L_shoulder: Louisiana boot If you have any comments or wish to communicate with the Bossier Sheriff’s Dept., PO Box 850, Benton, LA 71006, 318-965-2203

July 15 and 22, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION

REGISTRATION: #SEX0449

I, Nollon Ellis Lilley, Jr., have been convicted of Rape in the Second Degree (Sexually Motivated). My address is 2327 Walnut Street, Apt C, Bossier City, LA 71112.

Race: Caucasian Sex: Male Age: 50 Height: 6’ 00” Weight: 300 Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Green

Alias: None Scar: None Mark: None Prosthesis: None Piercing: None Tattoo: L_shoulder: RIP w/cross Danny Upper_R_arm: City Upper_L_arm: Boss Upper_R_arm: 318 w/state of Louisiana

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

July 15 and 22, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

BOSSIER PRESS-TRIBUNE | WWW.BOSSIERPRESS.COM

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) 159884

FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC VS LEROY LEWIS, JR.

BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF FIERI FACIAS 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 22, 2020, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TOWIT::

LOT SIXTY-SIX (66), MADISON PLACE, UNIT NO. 1, A SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY, BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 808, PAGE 786 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 NINETEEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-TWO AND 95 / 100 ($119,132.95) 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 10, 2020 July 15, 2020 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) 161461

COUNTRYPLACE MORTGAGE LTD VS CARL EMORY, JR., (A/K/A CARL EMORY, CARL L. EMORY, JR., CARL L. EMORY) AND MICHELLE M. EMORY, (A/K/A MICHELLE MARIE WAGNER, MICHELLE MARIE CROSS, MICHELLE MARIE TANZER, MICHELLE MARIE EMORY)

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 22, 2020, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TOWIT::

6/2/2004 UNDER REGISTRY NUMBER KATHERINE J. REAVIS, A/K/A 806753, ALSO BEING FILED 12/12/2011 KATHERINE REAVIS UNDER REGISTRY NUMBER 1033794 IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF BOSSIER BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND PARISH, LOUISIANA. GEO NO. 157170. SALE ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF 73 ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIzED AND WILL PRINCETON LANE SOUTH, PRINCETON, PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, LA 71067 TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID APPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: LAW, AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR EIGHTY-NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUN- OF THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN DRED THIRTY-SIX AND 76 / 100 OF BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, JULY ($89,836.76) DOLLARS, ALONG WITH IN- 22, 2020, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 TEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEES AND ALL AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING DEOTHER COSTS OF SUIT. SCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TOJULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF WIT:: & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER BOSSIER Parish LOT ONE HUNDRED SEVENTEEN (117), SHADY GROVE SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: TWO (2), A SUBDIVISION IN BOSSIER Penny M. Daigrepont CITY, BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS 3510 North Causeway Blvd., Suite 600 PER PLAT RECORDED IN CONVEYANCE Metairie, LA 70002 BOOK 275, PAGES 268-269 OF THE 504-831-7726 RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL June 10, 2020 BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS LOJuly 15, 2020 CATED THEREON. Bossier Press-Tribune AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: NINETY-EIGHT THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SIXTY AND 97 / 100 ($98,360.97) DOLLARS, ALONG WITH INTEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEES AND ALL OTHER JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF COSTS OF SUIT. P. O. Box 850 JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF BENTON, LA 71006 & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER BOSSIER Parish PARISH OF BOSSIER 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: STATE OF LOUISIANA Corey J. Giroir 13541 Tiger Bend Road Suit No: (08) 161352 Baton Rouge, LA 70817 225-756-0373 KONDAUR CAPITAL CORPORATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT June 10, 2020 SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS SEPAJuly 15, 2020 RATE TRUSTEE OF MATAWIN VENBossier Press-Tribune TURES TRUST SERIES 2019-3 VS THE OPENED SUCCESSION OF UTAKO KITTY HARPER, (A/K/A UTAKO KITTY MEGUMI)

SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S OFFICE

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 22, 2020, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TOWIT:: LOT 54, BELLAIRE SUBDIVISION, UNIT 4, SUBDIVISION OF BOSSIER CITY, BOSSIER PARISH, BOOK 339, PAGE 383 OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA.

WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF 3418 SHERIAN AVENUE, BOSSIER CITY, LA 71112

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) 161222

NEW RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LLC VS MARY G. WAGGONER

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 26, 2020, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TOWIT::

AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: TWO HUNDRED ELEVEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FORTY-EIGHT AND 42 / 100 ($211,348.42) DOLLARS, ALONG WITH INTEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEES LOT 470, GREENACRES PLACE SUBDIAND ALL OTHER COSTS OF SUIT. VISION, UNIT 6, A SUBDIVISION IN BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER 583, PAGES 330-332 OF THE CONBOSSIER Parish VEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS Penny M. Daigrepont LOCATED THEREON. 3510 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 600 Metairie, LA 70002 WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF 409 SUM504-831-7726 MIT DRIVE, BOSSIER CITY, LA 71111 June 10, 2020 July 15, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S OFFICE

JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF P. O. Box 850 LOT 19, PRINCETON ESTATES, UNIT NO. BENTON, LA 71006 5, A SUBDIVISION OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT THEREOF PARISH OF BOSSIER RECORDED IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT 1207, PAGE 453, OF THE OFFICIAL STATE OF LOUISIANA RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL Suit No: (08) 161853 BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS LORUSHMORE LOAN MANAGEMENT CATED THEREON. TOGETHER WITH SERVICES THAT IMMOBILIZED 2004 CAVALIER MOVS BILE HOME, BEARING SERIAL NUMBER KATHERINE JAN REAVIS, A/K/A BC04AL0133783 A/B, BEING FILED

AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: SEVENTY-SIX THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-ONE AND 53 / 100 ($76,181.53) 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: Estefania Reichard 3510 N. Causeway Blvd Suite 600 Metairie, LA 70002 504-831-7726 July 15, 2020 August 19, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2020

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) 161920

GIBSLAND BANK AND TRUST COMPANY VS PAUL J. HARRIS

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 12, 2020, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TOWIT::

2013 FREIGHTLINER, VIN: 3ALAFCBT2DDFD3334 INCLUDING ALL PARTS, ACCESSORIES, ATTACHMENTS, REPAIRS, IMPROVEMENTS, REPLACEMENTS AND ANY ACCESSIONS THEN OR THEREAFTER AFFIXED TO, AND ANY PROCEEDS THEREOF. STORED AT GIBSLAND BANK 5360 EAST TEXAS, BOSSIER CITY, LA 71111

AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE AND 15 / 100 ($136,335.15) 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: E. Keith Carter 4415 Thornhill Ave Suite A Shreveport, LA 71006 318-861-1111 July 15, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION

REGISTRATION: #SEX0474

I, Steven Harrison Baker, have been convicted of Indecent Behavior with Juveniles (Sexually Motivated). My address is 1212 Elsa Jane Street, Bossier City, LA 71111. White Race: Male Sex: 26 Age: 5’ 08” Height: 188 Weight: Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Blue None Alias: Abdomen Scar: 5” Vertical Chest Tattoo: Dog Tag and peanut “n Firefighter badge Chest and

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

July 8 and 15, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION

REGISTRATION: #SEX0742

I, Anthony Carl Sparks, have been convicted of Molestation of Juvenile (Attempted). My address is 1422 Winchester Drive, Bossier City, LA 71112.

Race: Black Sex: Male Age: 51 Height: 5’ 09” Weight: 188 Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown

Alias:

Tattoo:

Anthony Sparks Anthony C. SparkRight Arm SPARKS

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

July 15 and 22, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

LEGAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS BID #P20-19

WALLER AVENUE SEWER LIFT STATION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

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., August 4, 2020 for the Waller Avenue Sewer Lift Station Improvements Project. This project generally consists of:

Demolition of the existing centrifugal pumps and replacement with new self-priming pumps,

Demolition of the existing dry pit top and intermediate decks and replacement with new dry pit top and intermediate decks,

Replacement of all suction and discharge valves and piping as indicated on the drawings,

Installation of new air release vault in a new vault,

Replacement of electrical and instrumentation systems and all associated components. 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 Chris LaCroix, P.E at clacroix@manchacgroup.com

A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled for July 23, 2020 at 10:00 AM, at the Public Works Complex located at 3223 Old Shed Road, Bossier City, LA.

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 and Non-Collusive and NonSolicitation Affidavit (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 fully complete the project within One Hundred Seventy-Five (175) Calendar Days. Bidders will pay liquidated damages, the sum of $1,000 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

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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT to REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS for PLUMBING SERVICES for the HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY

The Housing Authority of the City of Bossier City (HABC) is extending an opportunity for Plumbing Services. The contractor qualification should indicate the ability to perform the work required in a timely and sufficient manner. This entire procurement procedure and contract award is subject to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) any and all applicable Federal/State law and/or regulations.

HABC reserves the right to suspend this procurement action if it is found not in applicable laws and regulations or in the event of any impropriety.

The contract and award will be made at HABC’s discretion. If it becomes necessary to revise any part of the RFP or otherwise provide additional information, an addendum will be issued to all prospective proposers who received copies of the original request. Information to Request for Proposal documents you may email: Kllyssa Turner Kturner@hacsla.com

Responses are due July 17, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. In the HACS’s Administrative Office, 2500 Line Ave, Shreveport, LA 71104.

An interview may be conducted with the qualified proposers during the evaluation of the proposals. The HABC reserves the right to reject any or all proposals when it deems it to be in the best interest of the HABC.

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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT to REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS for ELECTRICAL SERVICES for the HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY

The Housing Authority of the City of Bossier City (HABC) is extending an opportunity for Electrical Services. The contractor qualification should indicate the ability to perform the work required in a timely and sufficient manner. This entire procurement procedure and contract award is subject to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) any and all applicable Federal/State law and/or regulations.

HABC reserves the right to suspend this procurement action if it is found not in applicable laws and regulations or in the event of any impropriety.

Responses are due July 17, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. In the HACS’s Administrative Office, 2500 Line Ave, Shreveport, LA 71104.

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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT to REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS for HVAC SERVICES for the HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY

The Housing Authority of the City of Bossier City (HABC) is extending an opportunity for HVAC Services. The contractor qualification should indicate the ability to perform the work required in a timely and sufficient manner. This entire procurement procedure and contract award is subject to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) any and all applicable Federal/State law and/or regulations.

HABC reserves the right to suspend this procurement action if it is found not in applicable laws and regulations or in the event of any impropriety.

Responses are due July 17, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. In the HACS’s Administrative Office, 2500 Line Ave, Shreveport, LA 71104.

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BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY BENTON, LOUISIANA MINUTES June 17, 2020 www.bossierparishla.gov

The Bossier Parish Police Jury met in regular and legal session on the 17th day of June, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana. The President, Mr. Jimmy Cochran, called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by Mr. Tom Salzer, and the pledge of allegiance was led by Mr. Philip Rodgers. Ms. Rachel Hauser, Parish Secretary, called the roll, with all members present as follows: Mr. Glenn Benton Mr. Chris Marsiglia Mr. Bob Brotherton Mr. Mac Plummer Mr. Jimmy Cochran Mr. Doug Rimmer Mr. Jerome Darby Mr. Philip Rodgers Mr. Charles Gray Mr. Tom Salzer Mr. John Ed Jorden Mr. Jack Skaggs *** Others present were Mr. Bill Altimus, Parish Administrator; Mr. Patrick Jackson, Parish Attorney; Mr. Joe E. “Butch” Ford, Jr., Parish Engineer; Mr. Eric Hudson, Assistant Parish Engineer; Ms. Rachel Hauser, Parish Secretary. *** Mr. Scott Alexander was present and requested an update on his previous request for a committee to be formed to address the lack of broadband service in the Benton area and throughout Bossier Parish. He stated that Bossier Parish citizens are requesting that the police jury be the voice for the citizens regarding the need of reliable broadband service in the Benton area and throughout Bossier Parish. Mr. Alexander stated that a Facebook page has been created for concerned citizens to express their needs of reliable broadband access. He stated that currently there are approximately 460 members on the Facebook page. Mr. Cochran stated that Agenda Item No. 8 will be addressing the creation of a Broadband Study Committee. *** Motion was made by Mr. Benton, seconded by Mr. Marsiglia, to award the bid for Project No. 2020-101, Glendale Lane Street Improvements (Phase II), in the amount of $172,072.00 to CW&W Contractors, Inc., low bidder meeting bid specification in accordance with bids received on June 10, 2020, and to authorize the execution of documents. Engineer’s estimated budget for the project is $169,000.00. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. Bid results are as follows: Bidder: Bid Amount: CW&W Contractors, Inc. $172,072.00 Cross Keys Construction Company, LLC $173,461.00 RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal sesth sion on this 17 day of June, 2020, that it does hereby award the bid for Project No. 2020101, Glendale Lane Street Improvements (Phase II), in the amount of $172,072.00 to CW&W Contractors, Inc., low bidder meeting bid specification. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that William R. Altimus, Parish Administrator, or Jimmy Cochran, President, is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents related to same. The resolution was offered by Mr. Benton, seconded by Mr. Marsiglia. Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 17th day of June, 2020. RACHEL D. HAUSER JIMMY COCHRAN, PRESIDENT PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY *** Ms. Hauser announced the public hearing to consider abandonment of a portion of a public right-of-way in Princeton Subdivision, located in Section 32, Township 19 North, Range 11 West, Bossier Parish, LA. There being no objection, motion was made by Mr. Jorden, seconded by Mr. Benton, to abandon a portion of a public right-of-way in Princeton Subdivision, located in Section 32, Township 19 North, Range 11 West, Bossier Parish, LA.

The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 4771 AN ORDINANCE TO OFFICIALLY ABANDON A PORTION OF A PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN PRINCETON SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 11 WEST, BOSSIER PARISH, LA BE IT ORDAINED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session convened on this 17th day of June, 2020, that it does hereby abandon a portion of a public right-of-way in Princeton Subdivision, located in Section 32, Township 19 North, Range 11 West, Bossier Parish, LA. The ordinance was offered by Mr. Jorden, seconded by Mr. Benton. Upon vote, it was duly adopted on this 17th day of June, 2020. RACHEL D. HAUSER JIMMY COCHRAN, PRESIDENT PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY *** Ms. Hauser announced the public hearing to consider approval of the Destrehan Boulevard Drainage Improvements Plan for a drainage servitude along LA Highway 3, near Destrehan Boulevard and outfall drainage into Plantation Estates Subdivision, located in Section 29, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Mr. Jeff Raley, Raley and Associates, Inc., was present representing Mr. Jarrell Festervan, property owner of the property located north of Destrehan Boulevard. He stated that the natural flow for drainage in this area has always been from west to east, and the land located on the west side of LA Highway 3 flows east beneath LA Highway 3 and east to Willow Chute Bayou across from Plantation Estates Subdivision. He further stated that in 1979 when the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development made improvements to LA Highway 3, they purchased a drainage right-of-way in order to direct the east flowing drainage across Mr. Festervan’s property north of Destrehan Boulevard to tie-in the drainage to the natural drain. Mr. Raley presented maps showing the original natural drainage path and where DOTD tied-in to the natural drain. He stated that development of Plantation Estates Subdivision changed the flow of the natural drain. He further stated that in approximately 2000, Smith Engineering, Inc., took over design and platting of Plantation Estates Subdivision. Mr. Raley stated that the design plans for Plantation Estates Subdivision showed Teche Drive being extended to LA Highway 3. Mr. Raley presented a map showing a low area which is DOTD’s drainage ditch that drains LA Highway 3 to the east. He stated that Smith Engineering, Inc.’s, design plans include DOTD’s drainage ditch which is located in a street right-of-way that extends from LA Highway 3 to two 42-inch pipes and back along the north side of Teche Drive east through Plantation Estates Subdivision which is the natural drainage flow. Mr. Raley stated that when it rains, the water pools on the property north of Destrehan Boulevard due to the boulevard blocking the drainage. He stated that in 2015 he contacted Mr. Ford to discuss the drainage issues on this property. He further stated that it was determined that the best possible path for the drainage would be in the ditch along LA Highway 3 north beneath Lafitte Lane and tie-in to Willow Chute Bayou. Mr. Raley stated that plans were created and presented to DOTD, but they denied the proposed new drainage improvements plan for Destrehan Boulevard. He stated that DOTD will not allow for the natural drainage flow to be changed. He further stated that several attempts were made to address the drainage issues at Destrehan Boulevard, but there has been no resolution to date. Mr. Raley stated that after several discussions, DOTD advised that they would agree to allow a 30-inch drainage pipe from LA Highway 3 to run through DOTD’s drainage right-of-way beneath Destrehan Boulevard to the north side of Destrehan Boulevard in order to direct drainage to the east back through Plantation Estates Subdivision. He stated that currently there are two 42-inch pipes beneath LA Highway 3. Mr. Raley stated that DOTD decided that they did not want to move forward with this drainage plan, and stated that an open ditch that meets DOTD requirements would need to be dug in their right-of-way from LA Highway 3 down the southside of Destrehan Boulevard. Mr. Raley stated that the first culvert the drainage reaches in Plantation Estates Subdivision is a 30-inch culvert beneath a driveway and no additional water can go through the ditch with a 30-inch culvert. He stated that after several attempts to address drainage issues in this area, DOTD finally agreed to a drainage plan but would not allow the natural drainage to be changed in any way. Mr. Benton asked where the water goes once it reaches Lafitte Lane from Destrehan Boulevard. There was further discussion regarding the direction of the drainage and sizes of existing culverts in Plantation Estates Subdivision. Mr. Skaggs stated that a study has been done in this area for the drainage issues and asked for the cost associated with drainage improvements. Mr. Raley stated that based on the previous drainage study, the cost for improvements is approximately $500,000.00 to replace all culverts. There was additional discussion pertaining to drainage in Plantation Estates Subdivision. Mr. Raley stated that attempts are being made to assist Mr. Festervan with the severe flooding issues on his property. He stated that a drainage study has been done for this area and has been provided to the Bossier Parish Engineering Department. Mr. Richard Ray, 214 Teche Drive, Bossier City, LA, stated that his home was built in 2005. He stated that water drains from Mr. Festervan’s field down the north side of Teche Drive through the subdivision to Willow Chute Bayou. He further stated that this water floods the backyards of several homes in Plantation Estates Subdivision. Mr. Ray stated that flooding occurs with a moderate rain event. He presented photos of previous flooding on his property. He stated that this has been an ongoing issue for many years. Mr. Ray stated that it is his understanding that the cost to fix the drainage in this area is approximately $800,000.00. Mr. Ray stated that he keeps sandbags on hand for any rain event due to his property flooding. He stated that the culverts have sunken and water does not flow freely through the culverts causing flooding near his home. Mr. Ray requested that the police jury deny the proposed Destrehan Boulevard Drainage Improvement Plan as presented. He requested that the drainage be redirected away from Plantation Estates Subdivision. Mr. Skaggs stated that he has been involved with conversations about drainage issues in this area for approximately six to seven years, and stated that when a rain event occurs, residents in Plantation Estates Subdivision contact him and provide him with photographs of the flooding on their properties. He stated that it is his understanding that when Mr. Festervan purchased the tract of land north of Destrehan Boulevard, he was told at that time that the tract of land held water and did not drain well. Mr. Ford stated that Mr. Festervan was advised that the tract of land held water and did not drain properly prior to him purchasing the tract of land. Mr. Skaggs stated that Plantation Estates Subdivision cannot handle any additional drainage. Mr. Marsiglia asked if the culverts that Mr. Ray has referred to as being sunken and not draining correctly are parish owned or privately owned culverts. Mr. Ray stated that he is unsure who owns the culverts. Mr. Marsiglia asked if anyone has attempted to clean the culverts out. Mr. Ray stated that it is his understanding that the cost to clean the culverts is approximately $800,000.00. Mr. Marsiglia asked if the Levee Board has been contacted about dredging the main drainage ditch in the subdivision to assist with the flow of water. Mr. Charles and Ms. Pat Jones, 254 Lafitte Lane, Bossier City, LA, were present. Mr. Jones stated that he purchased the home in 2015 and presented photos of flooding on his property and surrounding properties. He stated that the photos represent three different flood events. Ms. Jones stated that a drainage project was completed in June of 2019 and presented photos of flooding after the drainage project was complete. Mr. Jones stated that he is unsure if dredging Willow Chute Bayou would prevent flooding in Plantation Estates Subdivision. He provided the jury with additional information as to the flow of the drainage in the subdivision. There was additional discussion pertaining to the photos presented by Mr. and Mrs. Jones. Mr. Farris Baughman, 215 Teche Drive, Bossier City, LA, stated that there are substantial drainage issues in Plantation Estates Subdivision, especially along Teche Drive. He stated that the parish dredged the ditches along the southside of Teche Drive in April of 2016 which assisted with some drainage, but the northside of Teche Drive was never dredged. He further stated that the flow of water has improved somewhat on the southside from the ditches being dredged. Mr. Baughman asked if underground culverts would assist with the flow of additional water through Plantation Estates Subdivision. Mr. Skaggs stated that underground culverts have been considered, but the cost would be approximately $500,000.00 to $800,000.00. Mr. Bob Lewis, 116 Teche Drive, Bossier City, LA, stated that he forwarded photographs to the police jurors yesterday which shows flooding on his property. He presented photographs of flooding of his property and surrounding properties from a rain event. He stated that the homeowner of the home located across from him keeps sandbags on hand to place around his home during a rain event whether it is a light or heavy rain event. Mr. Lewis stated that his neighbor also had to put risers on his septic tank to raise the pump due to constant flooding. Mr. Lewis stated that he has relocated his fence due to the constant flooding on his property. He stated that last year four large culverts were installed beneath Lafitte Lane and drainage from St. Charles Court and Lafitte Lane flows to a single culvert on Audubon Road where water begins backing up onto properties. Mr. Ford requested copies of all photographs presented today and stated that elevations will need to be obtained to determine how high the water is in these areas. Mr. Skaggs stated that based on his earlier comments and the testimony of the residents today, he recommends that the request for approval of the Destrehan Boulevard Drainage Improvement Plan be denied. Motion was made by Mr. Skaggs, seconded by Mr. Benton, to deny the request for approval of the Destrehan Boulevard Drainage Improvements Plan for a drainage servitude along LA Highway 3, near Destrehan Boulevard and outfall drainage into Plantation Estates Subdivision, located in Section 29, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA. The President called for public comment. There being none, motion carried with the following votes recorded: AYES: Mr. Benton, Mr. Brotherton, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Darby, Mr. Gray, Mr. Plummer, Mr. Rimmer, Mr. Rodgers, Mr. Salzer, Mr. Skaggs NAYS: Mr. Jorden, Mr. Marsiglia ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Mr. Raley requested that the police jury determine if there are any grant funds that could be used to correct the drainage issues in this area. Mr. Benton recommended that Owen & White, Inc., conduct a drainage study to determine how to address the drainage issues in this area that would meet with DOTD’s guidelines and assist the residents in Plantation Estates Subdivision. Mr. Ford stated that this area is in a flood zone and the high water table is creating havoc with flooding throughout the parish due to water not soaking into the ground. He stated that correcting the drainage in this area will be difficult, and it is possible that if there is any additional development which causes water to flow into Plantation Estates Subdivision, it may be necessary to go to a 100-year detention. Mr. Ford stated that in 2005, the police jury approved a 25-year detention to detain water in an effort to slow

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drainage into Willow Chute Bayou to prevent flooding. Mr. Ford stated that in 2005, a study was performed to determine if dredging Willow Chute Bayou would assist with drainage. He stated that it was determined that dredging Willow Chute Bayou from Flat River to Benton would not resolve the drainage issues in this area. Mr. Ford stated that the parish’s drainage ordinance will need to be reviewed and recommended that Owen and White, Inc., conduct a study to make a determination if the parish needs to amend the drainage ordinance from a 25-year detention to a 100-year detention in the northern section of Bossier Parish. Mr. Ford stated that he will present all photographs to Owen and White, Inc., and request a study to determine what needs to be done to improve drainage in Plantation Estates Subdivision and on Mr. Festervan’s property. Mr. Cochran recommended that Willow Chute Bayou be dredged again to try and provide some relief to the residents whose properties are flooding. *** Ms. Hauser announced the public hearing to consider establishing a 45 mile per hour speed limit on Martin Road, located in Sections 1, 2, 3 and 4, Township 21 North, Range 12 West, and Sections 6, 7 and 8, Township 21 North, Range 11 West, Bossier Parish, LA. There being no objection, motion was made by Mr. Jorden, seconded by Mr. Brotherton, to approve establishing a 45 mile per hour speed limit on Martin Road, located in Sections 1, 2, 3 and 4, Township 21 North, Range 12 West, and Sections 6, 7 and 8, Township 21 North, Range 11 West, Bossier Parish, LA. The President called for public comment. Mr. Joey Guice, 131 Martin Road, Plain Dealing, LA, stated that currently there is no posted speed limit on Martin Road. He stated that vehicles travel on Martin Road at a high rate of speed creating a danger for his children and his wife who walks on Martin Road. Votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 4772 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE SPEED OF VEHICLES ON MARTIN ROAD, LOCATED IN SECTIONS 1, 2, 3 AND 4, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, AND SECTIONS 6, 7 AND 8, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 11 WEST, BOSSIER PARISH, LA, AND PROVIDING THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session convened on this 17th day of June, 2020, that from and after the effective date of this ordinance, it shall be unlawful for any person to operate or drive a vehicle upon Martin Road, located in Sections 1, 2, 3 and 4, Township 21 North, Range 12 West, and Sections 6, 7 and 8, Township 21 North, Range 11 West, Bossier Parish, LA, in excess of forty-five (45) miles per hour. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that any person found guilty of violating the provisions of this ordinance shall be fined a sum not to exceed Five Hundred and no/100 Dollars ($500.00), or imprisoned for not more than thirty (30) days, or both. SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. The ordinance was offered by Mr. Jorden, seconded by Mr. Brotherton. Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 17th day of June, 2020. JIMMY COCHRAN, PRESIDENT RACHEL D. HAUSER PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY *** Ms. Hauser announced the public hearing to consider approval of the plat of the proposed development of Myers Road Estates Subdivision, located in Section 27, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Mr. Charlie Coyle, Coyle Engineering Co., Inc., stated that there is an existing home located on the proposed Lot 1. He stated that the proposed Lot 2 is a vacant lot located on the northern side of the Jessie Jones Ditch. He stated that the current property owner is selling the property and wishes to sell the property as two separate lots. Mr. Hudson stated that he recommends approval with the understanding that language will need to be included in the deed stating that no mobile homes will be allowed on the proposed Lot 2. Mr. Coyle stated that the requested language is included in the buy/sell agreement. Motion was made by Mr. Skaggs, seconded by Mr. Rodgers, to approve the plat of the proposed development of Myers Road Estates Subdivision, located in Section 27, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA, with the understanding that language will need to be included in the deed stating that no mobile homes will be allowed on Lot 2. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Motion was made by Mr. Rodgers, seconded by Mr. Skaggs, to schedule a public hearing on July 15, 2020, to consider approval of the plat of the proposed development of Myrick Acres Subdivision, partition of a 12.140 acre tract of land located in Section 17, Township 20 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Mr. Salzer reported on a meeting of the Consolidated Waterworks/Sewerage District No. 1 Board of Appeals. Mr. Salzer, Mr. Jorden, Mr. Marsiglia, Mr. Rodgers, Ms. Shelby Irby, Ms. Julie Gill, and Ms. Jessica Aldridge were present at this hearing. Mr. Salzer reported that Consolidated Waterworks/Sewerage District No. 1 Board of Appeals discussed 33 delinquent accounts with 15 of the delinquent account holders paying prior to today’s hearing, 8 delinquent account holders were placed on a payment plan, and 10 disconnect orders were issued. He stated that Ms. Irby and Ms. Gill are working to create policies for the police jury to consider that provides rules and regulations for payment plans, disconnects, fees, as well as other policies for sewer and water service by the Consolidated Waterworks/Sewerage District No. 1 of the Parish of Bossier. Mr. Salzer stated that the Consolidated Waterworks/Sewerage District No. 1 Board of Appeals discussed the following delinquent accounts: Ms. Irby provided the board with information for Mr. Joe McLaurin at 649 Alder Lane, Bossier City, LA. No one was present on behalf of the customer to discuss this matter. Ms. Irby stated that Mr. McLaurin has a past due balance of $495.14, with the last payment being made on June 4, 2020, in the amount of $100.00. She stated that Mr. McLaurin has made no effort to establish a payment arrangement and recommends that the sewer service be disconnected. Mr. Jackson asked if the $100.00 payment was received after a demand letter was sent to Mr. McLaurin. Ms. Gill stated that letters were sent to Mr. McLaurin on March 19, 2020, April 17, 2020, and June 5, 2020. She stated that an additional letter was sent to Mr. McLaurin advising him of today’s hearing. She further stated that previous letters sent to Mr. McLaurin requested that he contact the Consolidated Waterworks/Sewerage District No. 1 billing department to schedule a payment arrangement. After further discussion, motion was made by Mr. Salzer, seconded by Mr. Marsiglia, to disconnect sewer service at 649 Alder Lane, Bossier City, LA, resulting in the home being condemned and uninhabitable, unless payment of $495.14 is received within 10 days. The customer will be responsible for any fees associated with the reconnection of sewer service. Sewer service will be disconnected on or about June 29, 2020. The Chairman called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Ms. Irby provided the board with information for Ms. Laura Ardoin at 819 Dumaine Drive, Bossier City, LA. No one was present on behalf of the customer to discuss this matter. Ms. Irby stated that Ms. Ardoin has a past due balance of $483.00, with the last payment being made on June 9, 2020, in the amount of $20.00. She stated that Ms. Ardoin has made no effort to establish a payment arrangement and recommends that the sewer service be disconnected. After further discussion, motion was made by Mr. Salzer, seconded by Mr. Marsiglia, to disconnect sewer service at 819 Dumaine Drive, Bossier City, LA, resulting in the home being condemned and uninhabitable, unless payment of $483.00 is received within 10 days. The customer will be responsible for any fees associated with the reconnection of sewer service. Sewer service will be disconnected on or about June 29, 2020. The Chairman called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Ms. Irby provided the board with information for Mr. Micah Gautreaux at 211 Glendale Lane, Haughton, LA. No one was present on behalf of the customer to discuss this matter. Ms. Irby stated that Mr. Gautreaux has agreed to a payment arrangement of $89.00 per month to be applied to the past due balance of $534.97 in addition to the average monthly payment. No action was taken. *** Ms. Irby provided the board with information for Ms. Peggy Ann Foster at 5191 Timothy Trail, Bossier City, LA. No one was present on behalf of the customer to discuss this matter. Ms. Irby stated that Ms. Foster has a past due balance of $465.46, with the last payment being made on September 17, 2019, after legal proceedings were brought against Ms. Foster and a Judgment rendered against her for the delinquent account on September 12, 2019, in the 26th Judicial District Court. Ms. Irby stated that Ms. Foster has made no effort to establish a payment arrangement and recommends that the sewer service be disconnected. After further discussion, motion was made by Mr. Salzer, seconded by Mr. Marsiglia, to disconnect sewer service at 5191 Timothy Trail, Bossier City, LA, resulting in the home being condemned and uninhabitable, unless payment of $465.46 is received within 10 days. The customer will be responsible for any fees associated with the reconnection of sewer service. Sewer service will be disconnected on or about June 29, 2020. The Chairman called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Ms. Irby provided the board with information for Ms. Margaret Mutnansky at 2332 Haymeadow Drive, Bossier City, LA. No one was present on behalf of the customer to discuss this matter. Ms. Irby stated that Ms. Mutnansky has a past due balance of $444.83 and has never made a payment on this account. She stated that Ms. Mutnansky agreed to a payment arrangement of $50.00 per month which would be the total amount to be applied to the past due amount of $444.83 and the monthly average amount of $32.00 to $35.00 per month. Ms. Irby stated that Ms. Mutnansky has made no payment to date and recommends that the sewer service be disconnected. Ms. Gill stated that the property at 2332 Haymeadow Drive, Bossier City, LA, is rental property, and the property owner, Ed Jackson Properties, has been notified of the delinquent account. Motion was made by Mr. Salzer, seconded by Mr. Marsiglia, to disconnect sewer service at 2332 Haymeadow Drive, Bossier City, LA, resulting in the home being condemned and uninhabitable, unless payment of $444.83 is received within 10 days. The customer will be responsible for any fees associated with the reconnection of sewer service. Sewer service will be disconnected on or about June 29,

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The Chairman called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Mr. Salzer expressed concern with rental properties and the cost incurred upon the property owner when a tenant does not pay their sewer service bills. Mr. Jackson stated that property owners can be encouraged to open the sewer accounts in their name and include the cost of the sewer service in the amount of the monthly rent. It was recommended that an additional letter be sent to property owners who own rental properties encouraging them to keep the sewer service utility in their name and include the cost in the monthly rental amount to prevent sewer service from being disconnected. There was additional discussion pertaining to the above recommendation. *** Ms. Irby provided the board with information for F&B Alternative Investment at 725 Smokehouse Loop, Benton, LA. No one was present on behalf of the customer to discuss this matter. She stated that the last payment received by F&B Alternative Investment was on November 7, 2019, and a past due amount of $446.75 is owed. She further stated that F&B Alternative Investment has made no effort to establish a payment arrangement and recommends that the sewer service be disconnected. Motion was made by Mr. Salzer, seconded by Mr. Marsiglia, to disconnect sewer service at 725 Smokehouse Loop, Benton, LA, resulting in the home being condemned and uninhabitable, unless payment of $446.75 is received within 10 days. The customer will be responsible for any fees associated with the reconnection of sewer service. Sewer service will be disconnected on or about June 29, 2020. The Chairman called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Ms. Irby provided the board with information for Mr. Darin Jones at 226 Apalachee Way, Bossier City, LA. No one was present on behalf of the customer to discuss this matter. Ms. Irby stated that Ms. Clara Jones made a payment in the amount of $180.00 prior to today’s hearing and agreed to pay the remainder of the past due amount of $264.17 on July 1, 2020. No action was taken. *** Ms. Irby provided the board with information for Mr. Jason Jetton at 319 Tanyard Trace, Benton, LA. No one was present on behalf of the customer to discuss this matter. Ms. Irby stated that the last payment received by Mr. Jetton was on March 31, 2020, in the amount of $361.00, and a past due amount of $515.05 is owed. She further stated that Mr. Jetton has made no effort to establish a payment arrangement and recommends that the sewer service be disconnected. Motion was made by Mr. Jorden, seconded by Mr. Marsiglia, to disconnect sewer service at 319 Tanyard Trace, Benton, LA, resulting in the home being condemned and uninhabitable, unless payment of $515.05 is received within 10 days. The customer will be responsible for any fees associated with the reconnection of sewer service. Sewer service will be disconnected on or about June 29, 2020. The Chairman called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Ms. Irby provided the board with information for Mr. John Bishop at 426 Tupelo Drive, Bossier City, LA. No one was present on behalf of the customer to discuss this matter. Ms. Irby stated that Mr. Bishop was previously scheduled for a hearing before the Board of Appeals on October 29, 2019, but paid his past due amount in full prior to that hearing. Ms. Irby stated that no additional payment has been received by Mr. Bishop on his account since October 29, 2019, and a past due amount of $425.25 is owed. She further stated that Mr. Bishop has made no effort to establish a payment arrangement and recommends that the sewer service be disconnected. Motion was made by Mr. Salzer, seconded by Mr. Marsiglia, to disconnect sewer service at 426 Tupleo Drive, Bossier City, LA, resulting in the home being condemned and uninhabitable, unless payment of $425.25 is received within 10 days. The customer will be responsible for any fees associated with the reconnection of sewer service. Sewer service will be disconnected on or about June 29, 2020. The Chairman called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Ms. Irby provided the board with information for Mr. Herbert McCauley at 701 Highway 160, Benton, LA. No one was present on behalf of the customer to discuss this matter. Ms. Irby stated that Mr. McCauley is receiving water service only from Consolidated Waterworks/Sewerage District No. 1. She stated that the last payment received from Mr. McCauley was on November 8, 2019, and a past due amount of $396.99 is owed. She further stated that Mr. McCauley has made no effort to establish a payment arrangement and recommends that the water service be cut off. Motion was made by Mr. Salzer, seconded by Mr. Marsiglia, to cut off water service at 701 Highway 160, Benton, LA, unless payment of $396.99 is received within 10 days. The customer will be responsible for any fees associated with the reconnection of water service. Water service will be cut off on or about June 29, 2020. The Chairman called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Ms. Irby provided the board with information for Ms. Regan Turner at 5211 Clover Lane, Bossier City, LA. No one was present on behalf of the customer to discuss this matter. Ms. Irby stated that Ms. Turner has never made a payment on this account, and a past due amount of $367.50 is owed. She further stated that Ms. Turner has made no effort to establish a payment arrangement and recommends that the sewer service be disconnected. Motion was made by Mr. Salzer, seconded by Mr. Marsiglia, to disconnect sewer service at 5211 Clover Lane, Bossier City, LA, resulting in the home being condemned and uninhabitable, unless payment of $367.50 is received within 10 days. The customer will be responsible for any fees associated with the reconnection of sewer service. Sewer service will be disconnected on or about June 29, 2020. The Chairman called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Ms. Irby provided the board with information for Ms. Tatyana Porter at 1012 Maize Street, Bossier City, LA. No one was present on behalf of the customer to discuss this matter. Ms. Irby stated that Ms. Porter made a payment in the amount of $100.00 this morning towards her past due amount of $269.88. She stated that Ms. Porter has agreed to a payment arrangement in the amount of $100.00 per month until the past due amount is paid in full in addition to the average monthly payment. No action was taken. *** Ms. Irby provided the board with information for Ms. Sherry Bunnery at 5238 John Wilson Drive, Bossier City, LA. No one was present on behalf of the customer to discuss this matter. Ms. Irby stated that Ms. Bunnery has requested a payment arrangement in order to pay off the past due amount of $451.75. She stated that Ms. Bunnery has agreed to a payment arrangement in the amount of $98.00 per month until the past due amount is paid in full in addition to the average monthly payment. No action was taken. *** Ms. Irby provided the board with information for Ms. Aretha Johnson at 600 Bitter Pecan Drive, Bossier City, LA. No one was present on behalf of the customer to discuss this matter. Ms. Irby stated that Ms. Johnson has requested a payment arrangement in order to pay off the past due amount of $542.25. She stated that Ms. Johnson has agreed to a payment arrangement in the amount of $60.00 per week until the past due amount is paid in full in addition to the average monthly payment. No action was taken. *** Ms. Irby provided the board with information for Ms. Britney Choate at 502 Chinquipin Drive, Bossier City, LA. No one was present on behalf of the customer to discuss this matter. Ms. Irby stated that Ms. Choate has requested a payment arrangement in order to pay off the past due amount of $211.81. She stated that Ms. Choate has agreed to a payment arrangement in the amount of $62.00 per month until the past due amount is paid in full in addition to the average monthly payment. No action was taken. *** Ms. Irby provided the board with information for Ms. Miesha Mims at 778 Hackberry Drive, Bossier City, LA. No one was present on behalf of the customer to discuss this matter. Ms. Irby stated that Ms. Mims has requested a payment arrangement in order to pay off the past due amount of $444.00. She stated that Ms. Mims has agreed to a payment arrangement in the amount of $120.00 per month until the past due amount is paid in full in addition to the average monthly payment. No action was taken. *** Ms. Irby provided the board with information for Ms. Angie L. Darnell at 671 Dumaine Drive, Bossier City, LA. No one was present on behalf of the customer to discuss this matter. Ms. Irby stated that Ms. Darnell has requested a payment arrangement in order to pay off the past due amount of $228.50. She stated that Ms. Darnell has agreed to a payment arrangement in the amount of $38.00 per month until the past due amount is paid in full in addition to the average monthly payment. No action was taken. *** Ms. Irby provided the board with information for Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Bonner at 221 Mill Creek Lane, Haughton, LA. No one was present on behalf of the customer to discuss this matter. Ms. Irby stated that Mr. and Mrs. Bonner have a past due balance of $1,265.06, with the last payment being made on November 3, 2019. She stated that at the June 3, 2020, Board of Appeals hearing, the board agreed to a payment arrangement with Mr. and Mrs. Bonner in the amount of $100.00 per month to be applied to the past due amount in addition to the average monthly payment. Ms. Irby stated that Mr. and Mrs. Bonner have not complied with the agreed upon payment arrangement and recommends that the sewer service be disconnected. Motion was made by Mr. Salzer, seconded by Mr. Marsiglia, to disconnect sewer service at 221 Mill Creek Lane, Haughton, LA, resulting in the home being condemned and uninhabitable, unless payment of $1,265.06 is received within 10 days. The customer will be responsible for any fees associated with the reconnection of sewer service. Sewer service will be disconnected on or about June 29, 2020. The Chairman called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Ms. Irby provided the board with information for Mr. Tony Hampton at 212 Glendale Lane, Haughton, LA. No one was present on behalf of the customer to discuss this matter. Ms. Irby stated that Mr. Hampton has a past due balance of $552.00, with the last payment being made on June 15, 2020, in the amount of $552.00. Mr. Salzer recommended that a letter be sent to Mr. Tony Hampton at 212 Glendale Lane, Haughton, LA, stating that due to his recent payment in the amount of $552.00 on June 15, 2020, towards his past due amount, it is requested that a payment arrangement be made immediately in order to bring his account current. No action was taken.

*** Ms. Irby provided the board with information for Ms. Adrian Stemple at 312 Blue Fox Circle, Haughton, LA. No one was present on behalf of the customer to discuss this matter. Ms. Irby stated that the last payment received by Ms. Stemple was September 11, 2019, and a past due balance of $695.96 is owed. She stated that at the June 3, 2020, Board of Appeals hearing, the board recommended disconnection of sewer service at 312 Blue Fox Circle, Haughton, LA, resulting in the home being condemned and uninhabitable, unless payment of $695.96 is received within 10 days. She stated that a certified letter was sent to Ms. Stemple, but she has made no effort to establish a payment arrangement and recommends that the sewer service be disconnected. The customer will be responsible for any fees associated with the reconnection of sewer service. Sewer service will be disconnected immediately. *** Mr. Jackson requested that Mr. Larry Landry, Director of Public Utilities, Consolidated Waterworks/Sewerage District No. 1, provide the board with information regarding the process of disconnecting sewer service. Mr. Landry stated that once a disconnect order has been issued for sewer service, he makes arrangements with a contractor to meet at the property to dig up and cap off the sewer on both sides which is located in the parish right-of-way. He stated that the sewer lines are marked at that time so that the sewer lines can be easily found for reconnection. Mr. Landry stated that a copy of the disconnect letter is left on the door of the home and the health unit is contacted and provided the address of the home. Mr. Landry stated that on occasion when the sewer customer sees the equipment on site, they ask that they be allowed to make a payment immediately. He stated that he needs direction on this type of situation because the parish will be required to pay the contractor whether the sewer service is disconnected or not. Mr. Jackson stated that the parish would prefer that a customer pay the sewer bill so that the sewer service is not disconnected. He recommended that prior to the sewer service being disconnected, Mr. Landry contact Ms. Irby or Ms. Gill to ensure that no payment has been received and allow them time to make a last effort to contact the customer for payment. Mr. Landy recommended that he be allowed to go to the home that the sewer disconnect order has been issued the evening before the sewer is to be disconnected and attempt to make contact with the customer to personally notify them that if payment is not received by the next morning, crews will be on site to disconnect the sewer service. Mr. Jackson stated that this request needs to be submitted to the police jury for consideration as a possible policy. He expressed concern for Mr. Landry’s safety in going alone to these homes. He asked Mr. Landry to obtain the mobilization costs from the contractor. Mr. Landry stated that there are several steps that must occur when disconnecting sewer and capping it off, as well as the need for qualified people to be present to ensure that it is being done correctly. Mr. Jackson requested that Mr. Landry create a proposed policy for sewer disconnection regulations and present it to the police jury for consideration. Ms. Irby recommended that a courtesy call be made to the customer the day before the order of disconnect is scheduled. There was additional discussion pertaining to recommended policies for sewer disconnection. Mr. Irby recommended that the City of Bossier City be contacted to request their assistance in cutting off Bossier City water customers’ services when a customer has a delinquent sewer account with the Consolidated Waterworks/Sewerage District No. 1. Mr. Jackson stated that the City of Bossier City has already denied assisting the parish in this manner. Mr. Salzer recommended that proposed policies for sewer system service be drafted as soon as possible. Mr. Jackson asked that information be obtained for all nonprofit organizations that are willing to assist people with paying their utilities so that information can be provided to any customers that are facing hard times and need assistance. It was the consensus of the police jury to accept the recommendations of the Consolidated Waterworks/Sewerage District No. 1 of the Parish of Bossier Board of Appeals as stated above. *** Mr. Cochran stated that there has been concern over the lack of broadband service in rural Bossier Parish. He stated that a recommendation has been made that a Broadband Study Committee be created to address these concerns. He further stated that over the years, the police jury has researched this matter at length, but due to the increased demand of broadband service, a recommendation has been made that a Broadband Study Committee be created with Mr. Rodgers, Mr. Marsiglia and Mr. Jorden being appointed as the committee members, and Mr. Rodgers being appointed as Chairman. Mr. Cochran recommended that if there are any other police jurors who wish to serve on this committee contact Mr. Rodgers. Mr. Cochran stated that any meetings held by the Broadband Study Committee will need to be publicized and open for the public to attend. Mr. Benton requested that Mr. William Altimus also be appointed to serve on this committee. After further discussion, motion was made by Mr. Benton, seconded by Mr. Rodgers, to create a Broadband Study Committee with Mr. Rodgers being appointed as Chairman, and Mr. Marsiglia, Mr. Jorden and Mr. Altimus being appointed to serve on said committee. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Rodgers requested that a meeting for the Broadband Study Committee be scheduled for July 1, 2020, time to be determined. *** Motion was made by Mr. Rodgers, seconded by Mr. Marsiglia, to accept the resignation of Mr. John Whittington from the Benton Fire District No. 4 Board of Commissioners effective immediately. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Motion was made by Mr. Rodgers, seconded by Mr. Skaggs, to appoint Mr. Sammy Halphen to the Benton Fire District No. 4 Board of Commissioners to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. John Whittington, term to expire December 31, 2021. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Motion was made by Mr. Rimmer, seconded by Mr. Jorden, to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 94, Article I, of the Bossier Parish Code of Ordinances “Commercial Vehicle Enforcement” by amending Section 94-10(b)(9)c “Harvest Season or Natural Forest Products” to change the permitted gross weight from 86,600 pounds to 92,000 pounds, in accordance with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development guidelines. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 4772 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 94, ARTICLE I, OF THE BOSSIER PARISH CODE OF ORDINANCES “COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ENFORCEMENT” BY AMENDING SECTION 94-10(b)(9)c “HARVEST SEASON OR NATURAL FOREST PRODUCTS” TO CHANGE THE PERMITTED GROSS WEIGHT FROM 86,600 POUNDS TO 92,000 POUNDS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES BE IT ORDAINED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session on this 17th day of June, 2020, that Chapter 94, Article I, “Commercial Vehicle Enforcement”, of the Bossier Parish Code of Ordinances, be and is hereby amended to read as follows: Article I, Section 94-10(b)(9)c is hereby amended to read as follows: ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL Sec. 94-10. - Commercial vehicle enforcement. (b) [Regulations.] (9) Annual permits c. Harvest season or natural forest products. ($10.00 per year) (No charge with valid LADOTD issued harvest season or natural forest products annual permit) Upon application and payment of fees by the owner or operator of any vehicle or combination of vehicles transporting farm and forest products in their natural state, transporting seed cotton modules, transporting cotton seed from the gin to the mill, transporting brewers grain, the Bossier Parish Police Jury shall issue special harvest season permits for transportation of these farm and forest products in their natural state on Bossier Parish roadways for a total gross weight of 92,000 lbs. for any vehicle or combination of vehicles provided: 1. The total weight of any single axle shall not exceed 22,000 lbs. 2. The total gross weight of any tandem axle shall not exceed 40,000 lbs. This is a calendar year permit, expiring each year on December 31. The ordinance was offered by Mr. Rimmer, seconded by Mr. Jorden. Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 17th day of June, 2020. RACHEL D. HAUSER JIMMY COCHRAN, PRESIDENT PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY *** Motion was made by Mr. Rodgers, seconded by Mr. Skaggs, to approve the renewal of a lease agreement with Benton Fire District No. 4 for the leasing of the old trash compactor site located off Old Plain Dealing Road for a twenty-year term, and to authorize the execution of any and all necessary 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 sesth sion on this 17 day of June, 2020, that it does hereby approve the renewal of a lease agreement with Benton Fire District No. 4 for the leasing of the old trash compactor site located off Old Plain Dealing Road for a twenty-year term. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that William R. Altimus, Parish Administrator, or Jimmy Cochran, President, is hereby authorized to execute any and all necessary documents in connection to said lease. The resolution was offered by Mr. Rodgers, seconded by Mr. Skaggs. Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 17th day of June, 2020. RACHEL D. HAUSER JIMMY COCHRAN, PRESIDENT

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*** Motion was made by Mr. Skaggs, seconded by Mr. Rodgers, to accept the proposal of David W. Volentine, MAI, in the amount of $11,700.00 for appraisal services for the necessary parcels, tracts, properties or servitudes required for the Linton Road Realignment at Flat River project, 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 17th day of June, 2020, that it does hereby accept the proposal of David W. Volentine, MAI, in the amount of $11,700.00 for appraisal services for the necessary parcels, tracts, properties or servitudes required for the Linton Road Realignment at Flat River project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that William R. Altimus, Parish Administrator, or Jimmy Cochran, President, is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents in connection with said proposal. The resolution was offered by Mr. Skaggs, seconded by Mr. Rodgers. Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 17th day of June, 2020. RACHEL D. HAUSER JIMMY COCHRAN, PRESIDENT BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY PARISH SECRETARY *** Motion was made by Mr. Marsiglia, seconded by Mr. Salzer, to accept the proposal of Owen Engineering, LLC, in the amount of $13,500.00 for professional engineering services to conduct bridge studies and present recommendations for replacement for nine (9) bridge sites in Bossier Parish, 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 sesth sion on this 17 day of June, 2020, that it does hereby accept the proposal of Owen Engineering, LLC, in the amount of $13,500.00 for professional engineering services to conduct bridge studies and present recommendations for replacement for nine (9) bridge sites in Bossier Parish. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that William R. Altimus, Parish Administrator, Jimmy Cochran, President, or Joe E. “Butch” Ford, Jr., Parish Engineer, is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents in connection with said proposal. The resolution was offered by Mr. Marsiglia, seconded by Mr. Salzer. Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 17th day of June, 2020. RACHEL D. HAUSER JIMMY COCHRAN, PRESIDENT BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY PARISH SECRETARY *** Motion was made by Mr. Brotherton, seconded by Mr. Rimmer, to approve Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the proposal of Forte & Tablada in the additional amount of $21,685.00 for additional engineering services for the Johnson Koran Road Bridge over Foxskin Bayou project, 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 sesth sion on this 17 day of June, 2020, that it does hereby approve Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the proposal of Forte & Tablada in the additional amount of $21,685.00 for additional engineering services for the Johnson Koran Road Bridge over Foxskin Bayou project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that William R. Altimus, Parish Administrator, Jimmy Cochran, President, or Joe E. “Butch” Ford, Jr., Parish Engineer, is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents in connection with said Supplemental Agreement No. 2. The resolution was offered by Mr. Brotherton, seconded by Mr. Rimmer. Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 17th day of June, 2020. RACHEL D. HAUSER JIMMY COCHRAN, PRESIDENT BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY PARISH SECRETARY *** Motion was made by Mr. Marsiglia, seconded by Mr. Skaggs, to accept the streets and drainage for Rosedale Place Subdivision, Unit No. 16, into the parish road system for permanent maintenance. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 4773 WHEREAS, the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session conth vened on the 17 day of June, 2020, has received a request from Cross Keys Construction, LLC, that the parish accept into its system for permanent maintenance, the streets and drainage in Rosedale Place Subdivision, Unit No. 16; and WHEREAS, the said streets and drainage have been completed in accordance with the specifications of the Bossier Parish Police Jury; and WHEREAS, a two-year maintenance bond has been executed in favor of the Bossier Parish Police Jury to guarantee against failure of said streets and drainage as to material and workmanship as required by Chapter 110, Section 110-201 of the Bossier Parish Code of Ordinance. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury that it does accept the two-year maintenance bond of Cross Keys Construction, LLC, including labor and materials, for the above captioned streets and drainage. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Bossier Parish Police Jury does hereby accept into the parish maintenance system for continuous maintenance, streets and drainage located in Rosedale Place Subdivision, Unit No. 16, Bossier Parish, Louisiana: Tensas Drive – 0.144 miles

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this ordinance be recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Court, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, together with the maintenance bond. The ordinance was offered by Mr. Marsiglia, seconded by Mr. Skaggs. Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 17th day of June, 2020. RACHEL D. HAUSER JIMMY COCHRAN, PRESIDENT BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY PARISH SECRETARY *** Motion was made by Mr. Marsiglia, seconded by Mr. Benton, to accept the streets and drainage for Rosedale Place Subdivision, Unit No. 17, into the parish road system for permanent maintenance. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 4774 WHEREAS, the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session convened on the 17th day of June, 2020, has received a request from Cross Keys Construction, LLC, that the parish accept into its system for permanent maintenance, the streets and drainage in Rosedale Place Subdivision, Unit No. 17; and WHEREAS, the said streets and drainage have been completed in accordance with the specifications of the Bossier Parish Police Jury; and WHEREAS, a two-year maintenance bond has been executed in favor of the Bossier Parish Police Jury to guarantee against failure of said streets and drainage as to material and workmanship as required by Chapter 110, Section 110-201 of the Bossier Parish Code of Ordinance. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury that it does accept the two-year maintenance bond of Cross Keys Construction, LLC, including labor and materials, for the above captioned streets and drainage. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Bossier Parish Police Jury does hereby accept into the parish maintenance system for continuous maintenance, streets and drainage located in Rosedale Place Subdivision, Unit No. 17, Bossier Parish, Louisiana: Quincy Drive – 0.173 miles BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this ordinance be recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Court, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, together with the maintenance bond. The ordinance was offered by Mr. Marsiglia, seconded by Mr. Benton. Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 17th day of June, 2020. RACHEL D. HAUSER JIMMY COCHRAN, PRESIDENT PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY *** Mr. Altimus stated that Ms. Ginger Adam Corley, Lobbyist, is closely monitoring bills being presented in the Legislative Session, including Capital Outlay. He stated that there are some bills being considered pertaining to broadband services, but there are no updates at this time. He stated that Governor John Bel Edwards vetoed Mizell’s Senate Bill 406 which would have authorized electric cooperatives to allow broadband service providers access to their electric delivery system without the necessity of obtaining additional consent from the property owner who consented to the electric cooperative’s servitude on which the electric delivery system is located. Mr. Altimus stated that Mizell’s original bill was amended which added language that ultimately caused the bill to be vetoed. He stated that Governor Edwards’s veto letter stated the following: “In its final form, however, rather than expand access to broadband, which was Senator Mizell’s intent, the bill prohibits an electric cooperative from providing broadband in serviced areas and at the same time requires an electric cooperative that provides broadband service in an unserved area to give other broadband service providers nondiscriminatory access to its electric delivery system.” Mr. Altimus stated that Mizell’s original bill, SB 10, is currently being considered and is scheduled to be heard today or tomorrow. He stated that Mr. Jackson is researching broadband to determine what the parish is allowed to do in order to provide broadband service to the citizens of Bossier Parish. He further stated that as information becomes available, he will present it to the police jurors. Mr. Jackson stated that the Police Jury Association closely monitors all bills that are presented to the legislature for consideration and takes certain positions on those bills. He provided additional information pertaining to the Criminal Court Fund and Tort Reform which is currently being considered. He stated that the Tort Reform being considered would reduce the jury threshold from $50,000.00 to $5,000.00 creating additional civil jury trials. He further stated that the local governments would be required to incur all additional costs for the civil jury trials, which is considered an unfunded mandate. Mr. Jackson stated that local governments are responsible for prisoner costs and several other expenses from the Criminal Court Fund and Bossier Parish always runs a deficit in that fund. He stated that funds are required from the General Fund to be used for the Criminal Court

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Fund to back the unfunded mandates, causing a strain on the General Fund. He further stated that if this proposed Tort Reform is approved, it will cause a strain on local governments. Mr. Jackson stated that there will be certain bills that the police jury will oppose, and the police jurors will be provided with information pertaining to why the Police Jury Association and the police jury are opposing those bills. There was additional discussion pertaining to bills being considered during the Legislative Session. *** Mr. Altimus stated that all departments are now open to the public except the Library system. He stated that it is anticipated that the Libraries will reopen later this month. *** Mr. Hudson reported that the section beneath I-220 and Swan Lake Road will be closed soon for the Swan Lake Road Realignment at Flat River project. He stated that a meeting is scheduled at the end of this week with first responders to discuss detour routes to ensure that response to emergencies is not affected. He further stated that throughout this closure, there will be different segments closed, as well as on/off ramps at I-220 and Swan Lake Road. Mr. Hudson stated that the closures of certain segments will be approximately 45 to 60 days. He stated that traffic will still be able to travel on Swan Lake Road during this time except at night when the area of I-220 and Swan Lake Road may be closed. He stated that details of the closure will be provided after Friday’s meeting. *** Mr. Hudson stated that a progress meeting was held on site at the Swan Lake Road Bridge at Poole Road. He provided an update on the project. *** Mr. Hudson provided an update on Project No. 2019-132, West Linton Road Extension to Fairburn Avenue project. *** Mr. Hudson provided an update on the Linton Road over Black Bayou project. He stated that a portion of Linton Road is currently closed, and it is anticipated that the road will reopen by the end of the week. He further stated that it will be necessary to close Linton Road in the future for Suddenlink to relocate their lines. *** Mr. Hudson provided an update on the FY 2018 LCDBG Sewer Improvements – Oak Hill Mobile Home Park and FY 2019 LCDBG Sewer Improvements – Merrywoods Subdivision projects. *** Mr. Hudson provided an update on Parish Camp and presented photographs of the new bathroom facilities, new water well tank and docks. He stated that the next phase will include a new parking lot. *** Mr. Hudson provided an update on the new water tank for Dogwood Subdivision. He stated that it is anticipated that the project should be complete by the end of the month. *** Mr. Hudson stated that in mid-July Swan Lake Road at Legacy Elementary School will be closed for the Swan Lake Road Realignment at Flat River project. *** Mr. Benton stated that a boil advisory was recently issued in Dogwood Subdivision due to AEP SWEPCO hitting a water line and expressed concern that the water line was an unchartered water line. Mr. Hudson stated that work is being done to locate all existing water lines. *** Mr. Ford stated that a new entrance is planned on Palmetto Road for Lost River Subdivision. He stated that the request is being reviewed to ensure that the new entrance will not affect drainage in this area. *** Mr. Ford introduced Mr. Sammy Monk who will be working as an intern in the Engineering Department during the summer. He stated that Mr. Monk is a 2020 Louisiana Tech graduate and is an industrial engineer. *** Mr. Rodgers requested that a study be done on Linton Road while the Linton Road bridge is closed for stripping and future improvements. Mr. Ford stated that Mr. Rodgers has requested stripping on Linton Cutoff Road and Linton Road prior to next year. He stated that plans have been made for parish crews to stripe the roadway, and a survey is planned to determine if improvements can be made on a curve located on Linton Cutoff Road. Mr. Rodgers requested stripping on Crouch Road as well. *** Mr. Ford stated that stripping is planned for Sligo Road. *** Mr. Ford stated that plans for closure of I-220 and Swan Lake Road are for each on/off ramp to be closed for a certain length of time while improvements are made on Swan Lake Road. He stated that the public will be made aware of the closings and detours. He further stated that it is planned that traffic will continue on Swan Lake Road, but there may be delays. *** Mr. Ford presented a request from Mr. Jorden to abandon Sheppard Road. He stated that the property owner that owns the majority of land along Sheppard Road has submitted a request for the parish to abandon the road, including a 3 to 5-ton bridge located off Highway 157 on Sheppard Road. He stated that a request was received last year for the bridge to be replaced with a tank car, and the property owner was requested to participate in the cost to replace the bridge, but no agreement was ever reached. Mr. Jackson stated that a 30-day public hearing will be required for an abandonment and all property owners located along Sheppard Road will need to be notified of the public hearing for abandonment of Sheppard Road. Mr. Ford stated that an item will be placed on the July 1, 2020, agenda to schedule a public hearing for August 5, 2020, to consider abandonment of Sheppard Road. *** Mr. Mark Coutee, Public Works Director, presented an update on activities of the highway department and on several road projects in the parish. *** Mr. Warren Saucier, Parks and Recreation Director, presented an update on activities at parks throughout Bossier Parish. He stated that mowing has resumed at the parks due to good weather. *** Mr. Jackson introduced Mr. Lake Bradford who is interning at his private office. *** Finance Committee Meeting – June 17, 2020, 1:30 p.m. The Finance Committee of the Bossier Parish Police Jury met on this 17th day of June, 2020, at 1:30 p.m., in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, with all members present. ***

The Highland Waterworks LLC is in violation of the maximum residual disinfectant level (MRDL) for free chlorine as set forth by the State [Part XII of the Louisiana State Sanitary Code (LAC 51: XII)] and the Federal Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141).

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) set drinking water standards and requires the disinfection of drinking water to kill disease-causing microorganisms. EPA and LDH set standards for controlling the levels of disinfectants in drinking water, including free chlorine. Some people who use water containing free chlorine well in excess of the MRDL could experience stomach discomfort.

In December 1998, EPA set and enforceable drinking water standard (MRDL) for free chlorine at 4.0 milligrams per liter (mg/L) to reduce the risk of adverse health effects. We are required to monitor your drinking water for residual disinfectant level, such as chlorine, monthly in the distribution system. Results of regular monitoring are an indicator of whether or not your drinking water meets health standards. The highest MRDL for chlorine for the Highland waterworks LLC for April 01, 2020 to June 30, 2020 was 4.3.

An Ordinance to fund the East Texas Street, Industrial Drive & Airline Drive Sewer Rehab Project at a cost of $1,214,000.00 to come from the Sewer Capital and Contingency Fund.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TO PROCEED WITH A NOT TO EXCEED $50,000,000 FINANCING THROUGH THE LOUISIANA LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUNDING CERTAIN BONDS OF THE AUTHORITY AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.

WHEREAS, after a review of the economic effect caused by the COVID-19 Crisis on various sources of revenue to the City of Bossier City it is prudent to review the debts structure of the City of Bossier City and adopt a comprehensive debt management plan; and

WHEREAS, it is prudent to monitor the return of the economy and the impacts on revenue streams for the City of Bossier City.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that authorization for the following bond refunding’s; Ordinance No. 44 of 2020 – April 21 2025

Please share this information with all other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT EXCEEDING ONE HUNDRED THIRTY MILLION DOLLARS ($130,000,000) OF TAXABLE UTILITES REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2020, OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY, STATE OF LOUISIANA, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE GENERAL BOND ORDIANCE ADOPTED ON JULY 6, 2010; PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF SUCH BONDS; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.

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Ordinance No. 53 of 2020 – May 19, 2020

PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BOSSIER CITY STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING JULY 7, 2020

The City Council of the City of Bossier City, State of Louisiana, met in Regular session in Council Chambers, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, Louisiana, July 7, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Invocation was given by Council Member Scott Irwin

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

Roll Call as follows:

Present: Honorable, President Scott Irwin, Honorable Councilors David Montgomery, Jr., Timothy Larkin, Jeffery Darby (conference call), Don Williams, Jeff Free and Thomas Harvey

is hereby revoked and any further actions by agents or contractors of the City of Bossier City are hereby requested to cease.

The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Scott Irwin, and seconded by Mr. Don Williams, and adopted on the 7th day of July, 2020, 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 Also Present: Mayor, Lorenz Walker, City Attorney, Jimmy Hall and City Clerk, Phyllis Mc- ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Graw David Montgomery, Jr., President ____________________________ By: Mr. Williams Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk

Motion to approve Minutes of the June 16, 2020, Regular Meeting and dispense with the reading.

Seconded by Mr. Larkin

No comment

Vote in favor of motion is unanimous

By: Mr. Free

Motion to approve Agenda. Seconded by Mr. Irwin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous

Committee Reports –

Gordon Mosley, Assistant City Attorney, updated Council on the Property Acquisition Report. He noted that all properties needed in order for construction to begin on various projects, has been acquired or in process of being acquired.

Justin Haydel, Manchac, gave the Council a time table for Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Project. He noted that he had been able to secure a Conditional Approval from Union Pacific Railroad.

Unfinished Business –

The following Ordinance offered and adopted:

Ordinance No. 66 Of 2020

The following Ordinance offered and adopted:

Ordinance No. 68 Of 2020

ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO PURCHASE ROTATING ASSEMBLIES FOR THE 14” AND 8” PUMPS AND TO REPAIR AND REPLACE 14” PUMP THAT FAILED AT A COST OF $120,000.00 TO COME FROM THE SEWER CAPITAL AND CONTINGENCY FUNDS

WHEREAS, the City is recommending to purchase rotating assemblies for both the 14” and 8” pumps. One spare for each will be placed in inventory for use when needed as the lead times on these components is estimated at 5 months. The second 14” rotating assembly will be used to rebuild the existing 14” pump that failed. Additional costs include machine shop labor and additional support as necessary to remove and replace the pump. As much work as possible will be performed using Utility Department staff. Funds

WHEREAS, $120,000.00 will come from the Sewer Capital and Contingency

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the Bossier City Council does hereby approve an ordinance to appropriate $120,000.00 to come from the Sewer Capital and Contingency Funds to purchase parts and repair pumps at the North Bossier Pump Station. The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Don Williams, and seconded by Mr. Timothy Larkin, and adopted on the 7th day of July, 2020, by the following vote:

AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING SIXTY FOUR THOUSAND ($64,000) FROM THE PO- Harvey LICE DEPARTMENT 2020 CAPITAL BUDGET TO THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING NAYS: none BUDGET TO ACCOMPLISH NEW ELECTRICAL SERVICES FOR CAMERA INSTALLAABSENT: none TIONS IN THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY.

WHEREAS, funding was placed in the 2020 Police Department Capital Budget to complete camera installations around the City of Bossier City; and WHEREAS, Wilhite Electric is currently working a variety of projects for the Motion was made by Mr. Rimmer, seconded by Mr. Benton, to approve Traffic Engineering Department and will incorporate these electrical services into these payment of accounts payable invoices for the month of May, 2020. The Chairman called for public comment. There being none, votes were projects; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of Bossier City, cast, and the motion carried unanimously. Louisiana, in regular session convened, that sixty-four thousand ($64,000) is hereby au*** thorized to be transferred from the 2020 Police Department Capital Budget to the Traffic The Finance Committee meeting was adjourned by the Chairman. *** Engineering Budget to provide for electrical service for various camera installations. There being no further business to come before the Bossier Parish Police th Jury in regular and legal session on this 17 day of June, 2020, the meeting was adjourned The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session by the President at 3:25 p.m. convened, was on motion of Mr. Jeff Free, and seconded by Mr. Timothy Larkin, and RACHEL D. HAUSER JIMMY COCHRAN, PRESIDENT adopted on the 7th day of July, 2020, by the following vote: PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. July 15, 2020 Harvey Bossier Press-Tribune NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE BOSSIER CITY COUNCIL WILL BE IN REGULAR SESSION, TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2020, AT 3:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 620 BENTON ROAD, BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA, TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES:

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER Violation of the Tier 2 Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) Highland Waterworks LLC

____________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk

The following Ordinance offered and adopted:

Ordinance No. 67 Of 2020

An Ordinance to appropriate $350,000 to come from the 2017 LCDA Bond to match the $350,000 provided by the Public Service Commission to replace the lighting inside and out at the Centurylink Center.

AN ORDINANCE REVOKING THE AUTHORIZATION TO REFUND BONDS AS SET FORTH IN ORDINANCE NO. 44 OF 2020 AND ORDINANCE 53 OF 2020.

An Ordinance to appropriate $500,000 to come from the Water Capital and Contingency Fund to be used for the purchase of additional Water Meters.

WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City has adopted ordinances contemplating refunding of separate bond issues as follows; and

An Ordinance to declare certain movable equipment owned by City of Bossier City as surplus to the City's need and provide for donation to the City of Minden Police Department in accordance with Law.

ABSTAIN: none

____________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk New Business –

Agenda Item Called – Witness opening of sealed bids for Bid#P20-14 BCFD Burn Building Boggs & Poole Contracting Group, Inc. Cochran Construction Company, Inc. ELA Group, Inc. Integrity, Inc. JREED Constructors McInnis Brothers Construction, Inc.

By: Mr. Williams Motion to approve reading of bids. Seconded by Mr. Free No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous

Agenda Item Called – Witness opening of sealed bids for Bid#P20-15 Mack’s Bayou Rehabilitation Project 2R Construction, LLC. Axis Construction, LLC. CW&W Contractors, Inc. David Lawler Construction, Inc. Yor-Wic Construction Company, Inc.

$1,138,137.00 $1,050,000.00 $ 951,104.00 $1,491,760.00 $ 949,056.50

By: Mr. Irwin Motion to approve reading of bids. An Ordinance to appropriate $390,000.00 from the Sales Tax Capital Improvement Fund WHEREAS, pursuant to the declaration of a Public Health Emergency the Seconded by Mr. Williams to be used to replace lighting at the Police Building and Public Service Complex with State of Louisiana ordered the local economy to close resulting in significant impacts due No comment Energy Efficient LED Fixtures with $296,858.00 to be reimbursed to the City by the to the concerns about COVID-19; and Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Louisiana Public Service Commission's Public Entity Energy Efficiency Program.

An Ordinance to appropriate $250,000 to come from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund to be used for the operational needs of the Centurylink Center.

______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk July 15, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

Ordinance No. 44 of 2020 – April 21 2020

Ordinance No. 53 of 2020 – May 19, 2020

$1,218,000.00 $1,225,000.00 $1,154,675.00 $1,188,700.00 $1,084,000.00 $1,184,500.00

The following ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 69 OF 2020

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE ON A TRACT OF LAND ZONED B-3 (GENERAL BUSINESS) LOCATED AT 5017 SHED ROAD, BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA FOR SMALL CELL TOWER.

WHEREAS; New Cingular Wireless, has applied to the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission for Conditional Use approval classified as a Small Cell Tower in the Unified Development Code and being located at 5017 Shed Road, Bossier City, LA; and

WHEREAS; a public hearing for the Conditional Use application was held on June 8, 2020; and

WHEREAS; the Planning Department has submitted the results of said public hearing to the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Bossier City; and

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WHEREAS; the Conditional Use approval shall expire after One (1) year from the date of NAYS: none approval unless the project has begun or the applicant re-submits a complete Conditional ABSENT: none Use review application to the MPC. ABSTAIN: none

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1. That the Conditional Use, for New Cingular Wireless located at 5017 Shed Road, Bossier City, LA 71111, is hereby approved.

Motion was made by Mr. Jeff Free and seconded by Mr. Thomas Harvey to adopt the above ordinance. Upon the following vote, the ordinance was duly adopted this 7th day of July, 2020.

____________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President ___________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk

The following Resolution offered and adopted:

RESOLUTION 52 Of 2020

AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF ONE (1) A POLICE OFFICER Harvey FOR THE BOSSIER CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT. NAYS: none ABSENT: none 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 ABSTAIN: none ________________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., PRESIDENT WHEREAS, the hiring of one Police Officer due to the retirement of one Po_______________________________ lice Officer. PHYLLIS McGRAW, CITY CLERK

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The following Ordinance offered and adopted:

Ordinance No. 70 Of 2020

AN ORDINANCE DECLARING AN EMERGENCY DOES EXIST, AFFECTING THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE PUBLIC, REGARDING ACQUISITION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR FIRST RESPONDERS AS A RESULT OF THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK AND AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION OF TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO/100 ($200,000.00) FROM THE 2020 EMS CAPITAL AND CONTIGENCY FUND TO PURCHASE MEDICAL SUPPLIES

WHEREAS, the COVID-19 outbeak has strained supplies of medical protective gear and orders need to be accelerated to protect first responders and the public as the outbreak spreads; and

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. Thomas Harvey, and seconded by Mr. Scott Irwin, and adopted on the 7th day of July, 2020, 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

____________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President

WHEREAS, these supplies protect the health, safety and welfare of the first ___________________________ responders and the public; and Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that an emergency does exist affecting the health and safety of the public and that two hundred thousand dollars and no/100 ($200,000.00) is hereby appropriated from the 2020 EMS Capital and Contingency Fund to purchase medical supplies.

The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Jeff Free, and seconded by Mr. Don Williams, and adopted on the 7th day of July, 2020, by the following vote:

The following Resolution offered and adopted:

RESOLUTION 53 Of 2020

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PROMOTION OF AN OFFICER TO A SERGEANT A SERGEANT TO A LIEUTENANT AND A LIEUTENANT TO A CAPTAIN.

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

AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey WHEREAS, the promotion of an Officer to a Sergeant a Sergeant to a NAYS: none Lieutenant and a Lieutenant to a Captain due to the retirement of one Police Officer. ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none WHEREAS, the administration and the department assures that all current ____________________________ budgets have been verified and that no authorized salary has been exceeded; and David Montgomery, Jr., President ____________________________ NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the administration is authorized to proceed with hiring procedures for the fulfillment of this position. By: Mr. Larkin Motion to introduce an Ordinance to re-appropriate $70,000.00 from the The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal sesPublic Service Complex Generator Project to the Bossier Animal Control Building Project sion convened, was on motion of Mr. Don Williams, and seconded by Mr. Thomas Harwith funds for both projects being in the 2020 Sales Tax Capital Fund. vey, and adopted on the 7th day of July, 2020, by the following vote: Seconded by Mr. Williams AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Mr. Montgomery asked if the Generator was not included in Bids for Animal Control Build- Harvey ing and Ms. Fernandez responded it was not. NAYS: none No further comment ABSENT: none Vote in favor of motion is unanimous ABSTAIN: none

By: Mr. Williams Motion to introduce an Ordinance to fund the East Texas Street, Industrial Drive & Airline Drive Sewer Rehab Project at a cost of $1,214,000.00 to come from the Sewer Capital and Contingency Fund. Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous

By: Mr. Irwin

____________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President ___________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk

The following Resolution offered and adopted:

RESOLUTION 54 Of 2020

Motion to introduce an Ordinance to appropriate $350,000 to come from the 2017 LCDA Bond to match the $350,000 provided by the Public Service Commission to A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE USE OF CITY SEWER TO SERVE replace the lighting inside and out at the Centurylink Center. THE PROPERTY AT 5486 AIRLINE DRIVE (LANDPOINT OFFICE BUILDING), WITH Seconded by Mr. Larkin THE PROPERTY BEING LOCATED OUTSIDE THE BOSSIER CITY LIMITS. Mr. Montgomery thanked Public Service Commissioner for his help with this project. No further comment WHEREAS, Ordinance 79 of 2014 requires that all commercial use of Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Bossier City water and sewer outside the city limits requires approval of the Bossier City Council; and By: Mr. Free Motion to introduce an Ordinance to appropriate $390,000.00 from the WHEREAS, all permit fees, impact fees, and all other rules and regulations Sales Tax Capital Improvement Fund to be used to replace lighting at the Police Building shall apply; and and Public Service Complex with Energy Efficient LED Fixtures with $296,858.00 to be reimbursed to the City by the Louisiana Public Service Commission’s Public Entity EnNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier ergy Efficiency Program. City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the Bossier City Council resolves to Seconded by Mr. Williams approve the use of city sewer to serve the property at 5486 Airline Drive (Landpoint OfMr. Montgomery thanked Public Service Commissioner for his help with this project. fice Building), with the property being located outside the Bossier City limits.; No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Don Williams, and seconded by Mr. Thomas HarBy: Mr. Harvey vey, and adopted on the 7th day of July, 2020, by the following vote: Motion to introduce an Ordinance to appropriate $500,000 to come from the AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Water Capital and Contingency Fund to be used for the purchase of additional Water Me- Harvey ters. NAYS: none Seconded by Mr. Larkin ABSENT: none No comment ABSTAIN: none Vote in favor of motion is unanimous ____________________________ By: Mr. Irwin David Montgomery, Jr., President Motion to introduce an Ordinance to appropriate $250,000 to come from the ___________________________ Hotel/Motel Tax Fund to be used for the operational needs of the Centurylink Center. Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Seconded by Mr. Williams No comment Agenda Item Called: Public Hearing concerning the City of Bossier City’s 2020-2024 Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Application to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for funding (Entitlement Status) under authority of Title I of the Housing and Community DeBy: Mr. Free velopment Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 3535) (d) and (42 U.S.C. 5301) (et seq.) and a subMotion to introduce an Ordinance to declare certain movable equipment stantial amendment to the City of Bossier City’s FY 2019 Action Plan for Community owned by City of Bossier City as surplus to the City’s need and provide for donation to Development Block Grant Funds and the City’s Application to the United States Departthe City of Minden Police Department in accordance with Law. ment of Housing and Urban Development for funding (Entitlement Status) under authorSeconded by Mr. Harvey ity of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (Cares Act) (Public Law No comment 116-136) and Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. Vote in favor of motion is unanimous 3535) (d) and (42 U.S.C. 5301) (et. seq.)

The following Resolution offered and adopted:

RESOLUTION 51 Of 2020

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF A METER READER FOR THE CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 21 of 2018 implemented a requirement assuring that the City department budgets not be exceeded by any hiring of any personnel; and

and

WHEREAS, the position of a METER READER is vacant due to termination;

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

The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Don Williams, and seconded by Mr. Timothy Larkin, and adopted on the 7th day of July, 2020, by the following vote:

AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2020

1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u).

Mr. Montgomery opened the Public Hearing and Bob Brown, City Community Development Director, went over the applications with the Council and audience. Mr. Montgomery opened the floor for public comment. Hearing no comments from the public, Mr. Montgomery closed the hearing at 3:34 P.M. RESOLUTION NO. 55 OF 2020

A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITY’S APPLICATION TO THE UNITEDSTATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR FUNDING (ENTITLEMENT STATUS) UNDER AUTHORITY OF TITLE I OF THEHOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 (42 U.S.C. 3535) (d)and (42 U.S.C. 5301) (et.seq.) BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bossier City, Louisiana that the City of Bossier City Council hereby supports the City’s Five-Year Consolidated Strategy Plan and 2020 Action Plan and application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for funding (Entitlement Status) under authority of the Consolidation for the following: Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS): title I of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. 12702-12711; Community Development Block Grants (CDBG): title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. 5304-5320; Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG): title VI, subtitle B, of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 11371-11378; HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME): title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez Nation Affordable Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. 12741-12839; Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA): the AIDS; Housing Opportunity Act, 42 U.S.C. 12901-12912; Also serving as a basis for determining requirements in this rule are the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-3619), title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act, and Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of

WHEREAS, the primary objective of the Community Development Entitlement Program is the development of viable urban communities, including decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income, and whereas, consistent with this primary objective, the Federal Assistance realized from this application is for the support of community development activities which are directed toward the following specific objectives:

1) The elimination of slums and blight and the prevention of blighting influences and the deterioration of property and neighborhood and community facilities of importance to the welfare of the community, principally persons of low and moderate income; 2) The elimination of conditions which are detrimental to health, safety and public welfare, through code enforcement, demolition, interim rehabilitation assistance, and related activities; 3) The conversation of the city’s housing stock in order to provide a decent home and a suitable living environment for all persons, but principally those of low and moderate income; 4) The improvement of the quality of community services, principally for persons of low and moderate income, which are essential for sound community development; 5) The reduction of the isolation of income groups within communities and geographical areas and the promotion of an increase in the diversity and vitality of neighborhoods of housing opportunities for person of lower income and the revitalization of deteriorating neighborhoods to attract persons of higher income; and 6) The restoration and preservation of properties of special value or historic, architecture or aesthetic reasons.

WHEREAS, THE City of Bossier City possesses legal authority to apply for this grant, and all other related Housing Urban Development Programs to execute all proposed projects and whereas, this City is now established as an “Entitlement City”;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Bossier City hereby supports Lorenz Walker, Mayor of Bossier City, Louisiana, the chief official of Bossier City, to apply for and sign all document as necessary and appropriate in the City’s application of Housing and Urban Development Programs.

This resolution on a motion by Mr. Scott Irwin and second by Mr. Timothy Larkin and having been submitted to a vote and declared adopted on the 7th day of July, 2020, 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

David Montgomery, Jr., President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk

RESOLUTION NO. 56 OF 2020

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2019 ACTION PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AND A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITY’S APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR FUNDING (ENTITLEMENT STATUS) UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT (CARES ACT) (PUBLIC LAW 116-136) AND TITLE I OF THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 (42 U.S.C. 3535) (d) and (42 U.S.C. 5301) (et.seq.)

WHEREAS, the primary objective of The Coronavirus Aid, Relief And Economic Security Act (Cares Act) (Public Law 116-136) makes available supplemental Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for grants to prevent, prepare for and respond to coronavirus (CDBG-CV grants).

WHEREAS, the primary objective of the Community Development Entitlement Program is the development of viable urban communities, including decent housing, a suitable living environment, expanding economic opportunities for persons of low and moderate income, and whereas, consistent with this primary objective; the Federal Assistance realized from this application is for the support of community development activities which are directed toward the following specific objectives: 7) The elimination of slums and blight and the prevention of blighting influences and the deterioration of property and neighborhood and community facilities of importance to the welfare of the community, principally persons of low and moderate income; 8) The elimination of conditions which are detrimental to health, safety and public welfare, through code enforcement, demolition, interim rehabilitation assistance, and related activities; 9) The conversation of the city’s housing stock in order to provide a decent home and a suitable living environment for all persons, but principally those of low and moderate income; 10) The improvement of the quality of community services, principally for persons of low and moderate income, which are essential for sound community development; 11) The reduction of the isolation of income groups within communities and geographical areas and the promotion of an increase in the diversity and vitality of neighborhoods of housing opportunities for person of lower income and the revitalization of deteriorating neighborhoods to attract persons of higher income; and 12) The restoration and preservation of properties of special value or historic, architecture or aesthetic reasons.

WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City possesses legal authority to apply for this grant amendment: In the amount of $317,112 for supplemental Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for grants to prevent, prepare for and respond to coronavirus (CDBG-CV grants).

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bossier City, Louisiana that the City of Bossier City Council hereby supports the City’s Five-Year Consolidated Strategy Plan and Amendment to the 2019 Action Plan and application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for funding (Entitlement Status) under authority of the Consolidation for the following: Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS): title I of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. 12702-12711; Community Development Block Grants (CDBG): title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. 5304-5320; Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG): title VI, subtitle B, of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 11371-11378; HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME): title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez Nation Affordable Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. 12741-12839; Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA): the AIDS; Housing Opportunity Act, 42 U.S.C. 12901-12912; Also serving as a basis for determining requirements in this rule are the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-3619), title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act, and Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u).

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Bossier City hereby supports Lorenz J. Walker, Mayor of Bossier City, Louisiana, the chief official of Bossier City, to apply for and sign all documents as necessary and following amounts:

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Bossier City hereby supports Lorenz Walker, Mayor of Bossier City, Louisiana, the chief official of Bossier City, to apply for and sign all documents as necessary and appropriate in the City’s application of Housing and Urban Development Programs.

This resolution on a motion Mr. Don Williams and second by Mr. Timothy Larkin and having been submitted to a vote and declared adopted on the 7th day of July, 2020, 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

David Montgomery, Jr., President Phyllis A. McGraw, City Clerk

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2020

The following Resolution offered and adopted:

RESOLUTION NO. 57 OF 2020

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING BOSSIER CITY POLICE AND FIRE FIRST RESPONDERS FOR CARRYING OUT ESSENTIAL TASKS DURING THIS UNPRECEDENTED TIME OF CRISIS CREATED BY (COVID19) AND CIVIL UNREST.

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WHEREAS, the Bossier City Police and Fire Department serve the citizens and have shown bravery and courage by putting themselves at risk while dealing with the public during (Covid-19) and this time of civil unrest; and

WHEREAS, these First Responders daily serve to protect the citizens of Bossier City and ensure that our community is protected from any issue that may put the public at risk;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bossier, in regular session convened, does hereby recognize and commend all members of the Bossier City Police and Fire Departments for their professionalism, vigilance, and selfsacrifice in carrying out the most essential tasks during this unprecedented time of crisis created by (Covid-19) and civil unrest.

The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Jeff Free, and seconded by Mr. Thomas Harvey, and adopted on the 7th day of July, 2020, 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 __________________________________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President __________________________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk

By: Mr. Williams Motion to approve Report of Change Order #1 for the Misc. Sewer Lift Station Project for an increase of $28,045.43, total of contract with Change Order $871,245.43. Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous

By: Mr. Williams Motion to approve Report of Change Order #3 for the Sewer-Sub Basin BC-14 Project for an increase of $545,232.44. Total cost of contract with Change Order $3,084,904.87. Seconded by Mr. Irwin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous

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) 161920

GIBSLAND BANK AND TRUST COMPANY VS PAUL J. HARRIS

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 12, 2020, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TOWIT:: 2016 LOAD TRAILER, VIN: 4ZEGL4224G1095447 INCLUDING ALL PARTS, ACCESSORIES, ATTACHMENTS, REPAIRS, IMPROVEMENTS, REPLACEMENTS AND ANY ACCESSIONS THEN OR THEREAFTER AFFIXED TO, AND ANY PROCEEDS THEREOF STORED AT GIBSLAND BANK 5360 EAST TEXAS, BOSSIER CITY, LA 71111

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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) 161920

GIBSLAND BANK AND TRUST COMPANY VS PAUL J. HARRIS

2013 HOMEMADE TRAILER, VIN: TST689822, INCLUDING ALL PARTS, ACCESSORIES, ATTACHMENTS, REPAIRS, IMPROVEMENTS, REPLACEMENTS AND ANY ACCESSIONS THEN OR THEREAFTER AFFIXED TO, AND ANY PROCEEDS THEREOF. STORED AT GIBSLAND BANK 5360 EAST TEXAS, BOSSIER CITY, LA 71111

By: Mr. Harvey Motion to approve Parade Permit Fee Waiver for Green Acres Place HOA, July 4th Parade, Saturday, July 4, 2020. (Application Received by PD 6-19-2020) Seconded by Mr. Free Questions from Mr. Harvey about this process and why does the Council keep getting these Fee Waiver requests after the fact. Mr. Williams reported he had a copy of the Ordinance and would be making some suggestions and sending those out to the Council Members to review. No further comments Vote in favor of motion is unanimous

Respectfully submitted:

ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: E. Keith Carter 4415 Thornhill Ave Suite A Shreveport, LA 71006 318-861-1111

There being no further business to come before this Council, the meeting adjourned at 3:42PM by Mr. Irwin

Phyllis McGraw City Clerk

July 15, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

HAVING A GARAGE SALE?

ADVERTISE IT IN THE BPT ...

JUST CALL 747-7900 ...

$11.00 FOR 1 DAY

$16.50 FOR 2 DAYS ...

NO WORD LIMIT

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

July 15, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

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

July 15, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

Knight Owl Properties, LLC d/b/a Drunken Monkey Tavern is applying to the City of Bossier License Division and the Office of Alcohol & Tobacco Control of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of high and low alcohol content at retail in the Parish of Bossier, City of Bossier City, at the following address:

Knight Owl Properties, LLC

d/b/a Drunken Monkey Tavern

905 Barksdale Boulevard, Bossier City, LA 71111

Members: Percy McKnight, Tammy McKnight, Jeremy Hawthorne, Cori Hawthorne

July 15, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 5, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider approval of the Minor Plat for Fernwood Estates Subdivision, Unit No. 4, being a resubdivision of Lot 21, Fernwood Estates Subdivision, Unit No. 3, located in Section 30, Township 17 North, Range 11 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury July 8, 15, and 22, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 5, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider approval of the site plan for Rosedale Playground, located on Lot 8000, Rosedale Place Subdivision, Unit No. 8, in Sections 33 and 34, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury July 8, 15, 22, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 5, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider abandonment of Sheppard Road, located in Section 30, Township 21 North, Range 11 West, and Section 25, Township 21 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury July 8, 15, and 22, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

NOTICE is hereby given that the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 27, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Bossier City Hall, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, Louisiana to consider the following application: The application of Cin Khan Pau requesting a Special Exception Use for a front yard carport cover located at 2109 Wakefield Avenue, Bossier City, Louisiana.

The application of Cin Khan Pau requesting a side yard setback variance for a carport cover located at 2109 Wakefield Avenue, Bossier City, Louisiana.

Renee Nance, Chairman Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission BOA

July 15, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune