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School board continues teacher raise talk Board president says room can be made in budget for more personnel pay

By Stacey Tinsley

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The Bossier Parish School Board President pushed for finding revenue for a pay raise for teachers during a review of

the school system’s budget last week.

The board’s finance committee held the third in a series of public meetings on July 9 to inspect multiple revenue expenditures.

Bossier Parish School Board President Shane Cheatham spoke about an idea to see a permanent raise for certified personnel and employees.

In early June, the board voted to end its perfect atten-

dance stipend for teachers and support staff, citing higher than expected costs and its unpopularity.

“We’ve been giving this stipend for two years. I think with the state (pay raise), See, MEETING, Page 3

By Stacey Tinsley

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The Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office says vehicle burglaries in Bossier Parish are down by almost half since 2018. And, Sheriff Julian Whittington couldn’t be prouder.

“We have seen the number of vehicle burglaries decrease by 41.3 percent during the first half of this year when compared to this same time period last year,” said Sheriff Whittington. “We’re going to keep working to get this number even lower.”

The department credits the drop to proactive measures like the L.O.C. campaign. The acronym reminds residents to L- lock their doors, Oobserve their surroundings and Ccall the police to report suspicious activity.

Another initiative the sheriff’s office took was forming the Joint Criminal Apprehension Team (JCAT), a joint patrol between BPSO and Bossier City Police Department.

Within the first six months of

Car burglaries, crime down so far in 2019 Sheriff attributes success to campaigns, patrols, and community involvement A LOC campaign sign in a Bossier Parish neighborhood.

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Bossier City wants to work to create access drive between Walmart, Kroger stores on Airline

By Stacey Tinsley

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Bossier City officials are looking for a way to let residents maneuver safely between major retailers on Airline Drive.

The Bossier City Council will decide next week on authorizing the acquisition of property to provide two cross-access drives at Walmart Supercenter and Kroger Marketplace on Airline.

City Attorney Jimmy Hall advised the council at their July 9 agenda meeting that he has a letter from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) supporting the construction of an access drive between the two stores.

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year after year, creating congestion especially during peak times, and making entering and exiting the businesses difficult for motorists.

“If you drive Airline Drive, like I do every day, it’s a nightmare and anything you can do to relieve it is a benefit,” Hall said. “In my opinion, it’s a well worthwhile project.”

Hall added that he doesn’t believe adding an access drive will negatively impact the stores’ sales.

“I think they will actually do better,” Hall said. “I think we can accomplish this, but we are going to have to use some authority to do that.”

Councilman Thomas Harvey provided the council on traffic accident statistics that have occurred near Kroger and See, ACCESS, Page 3

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Bossier City officials are wanting to provide two cross-access drives at Walmart Supercenter and Kroger Marketplace on Airline Drive.

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Linc Coleman, CEO of U.L. Coleman Companies, was guest speaker at the South Bossier Community Luncheon July 10.

Coleman talks development, growth in sobo

By Stacey Tinsley

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A local developer discussed the prospects for development in south Bossier during a luncheon this week.

Linc Coleman, CEO of U.L. Coleman Companies, was the guest speaker at the South Bossier Community Luncheon July 10. He discussed development needs that he envisions for south Bossier and a way for the community to get involved.

Coleman’s vision is to establish a clear strategy to guide the redevelopment in south Bossier, including an open space network, trail connections, land uses, neighborhood enhancements and riverfront improvements.

“The citizens of south Bossier need to take control of their area as well as the politicians that are there,” Coleman said. “South Bossier doesn’t want to be in second place. We can out do north Bossier. But this is what it takes — it’s going to take everyone working together.”

Coleman would like to see venues for a diverse mix of people and businesses, enhanced neighborhood resources, venues for social gatherings, and strengthened existing residential and additional commercial options.

Regarding economic development, Coleman would like to expand on the success of north Bossier and Shreveport as a regional destination, prioritize public-sector investment to re-brand the South Bossier Redevelopment District, and leverage public improvements to stimulate private sector investment.

“Citizens and business owners of south Bossier need to reach out to Bossier City and say that you want to see this type of growth and revitalization projects happen,” Coleman said. “This will be an ongoing process.”

As for recreation upgrades, Coleman would like to establish an open space netSee, SOBO, Page 3

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SWEPCO customers to see bills decrease thanks to lower taxes From Staff Reports

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SHREVEPORT – Average SWEPCO customers will see their monthly bills decline more than $13 per month for the next three months due to lower federal taxes paid by SWEPCO, according

to Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell.

An average SWEPCO residential customer using 1,282 kilowatt-hours will receive a credit of $13.62 on their August, September, and October electric bills.

Extending the benefit, average SWEPCO bills for November 2019

through July 2020 will reflect reductions of $3.03 each month.

The overall impact is a reduction of $24.4 million for SWEPCO’s 231,000 Louisiana customers. Exact impacts for customers will be based on their individual consumption.

“I am happy that we were able

to translate these tax cuts into lower SWEPCO bills during the hot summer months, when they would have the greatest impact,” Campbell said.

Congress enacted the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in December 2017.

The law reduced the U.S. corporate income-tax rate from 35

percent to 21 percent for many corporate taxpayers effective in January 2018.

Investor-owned utilities regulated by the LPSC were required to adjust their rates to reflect the lower tax rate and refund any taxSee, SWEPCO, Page 3

Haughton man leads deputies on half-mile foot chase

When U.S. Marshals agents and Bossier deputies responded to Amanda A Haughton man is be- Lane on the afternoon of hind bars after running July 3 to arrest Waites on from law enforcement offi- those charges, he decided cers and actively resisting to flee. They saw him in the while being taken into cus- backyard, and he decided to tody last week for kidnap- jump the fence in the back ping and battery charges. of the residence. He reJonathan C. Waites, 31, fused verbal commands to of the 900 block of Wells get on the ground. He kept Road in Haughton, was running across Wafer Road wanted on multiple charges and then ran north, crossby Bossier Sheriff’s Office ing over about three fences detectives, including previ- behind homes, all the while ously kidnapping and bat- refusing to comply with tery of a female. That hap- verbal commands from pened when Waites pursuing officers. had apparently got He would only mad another perget so far, though, son not far from his and agents and home. The female deputies took Waitvictim tried to leave es to the ground by in her vehicle, but force…and again, Waites broke both he kept resisting. mirrors off of her Waites had takvehicle and picked en the officers on up a pole and Jonathan Waites a nearly half-mile threatened to break chase, but agents the windows if she and deputies were didn’t get out of the vehicle. able to overcome his resisWhen she got out, Waites tance, and they placed him grabbed her and forced her into handcuffs. He was inside the trailer against checked and cleared for arher will. He then used a rest by EMS and transportt-shirt to try and strangle ed to the Bossier Maximum her. A bystander at the Security Facility where scene intervened, and the he was booked on the folvictim was able to get away lowing charges; he faces a and soon contacted the $601,000 bond: Bossier Sheriff’s Office. l Resisting with Force U.S. Marshals Fugitive l Second Degree KidTask Force assisted Bossier napping Sheriff’s Office in locating l Aggravated Battery and arresting Waites on l False Imprisonment those charges near his res- while Armed with a Danidence on July 3; but he did See, ARREST, Page 3 not want to go peacefully.

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Bellaire Fitness Center recently celebrated 10 years of helping the south Bossier community.

10 years of helping body and soul Bellaire Fitness Center celebrates 10 years of helping south Bossier community

By John Paul Radcliffe special to the press-tribune

The Bellaire Fitness Center opened up 10 years ago last June providing a home for not only the body but the soul.

The Fitness Center is an addition to South Bossier’s Bellaire Baptist Church, located 1.5 miles down the road, and is a fully functioning establishment with a weight room, track, basketball court, and cycling room. It also offers many programs including dance, martial arts, and yoga.

However, this establishment is open to all people, not just those who attend the Bellaire Baptist Church.

In fact, according to Pastor Randy Harper, “Only 20 percent of those who attend the gym are members of Bellaire Baptist.”

Harper continues to say, “We have seen people who came to the gym and

ended up at the church, but the focus of our establishment is the same as all other gyms: fitness first.”

Manager Robin Erler explains how to break down the religious barrier without pressuring and running off new clients. ‘ “Bringing attention to services provided in our initial gym tours allows us to bring awareness to the church,” she said. “We come across a lot of families in the military or just those who are new to the area, and a lot of those families are looking for a new church to call home.”

Religious services are sometimes hosted on the basketball courts, and can even be viewed from the walking track or general seating on the court.

More than just a gym, the Bellaire Fitness Center aims to be a community, as they draw near to almost 1,500 members consisting of families, sin-

gles, parents, and young adults alike.

Overall, the fitness center is very family friendly with occasional family nights and daily child care. Whether one is dropping off their kids for an hour or the whole day, Bellaire Fitness Center has it covered.

“Not every gym has a daycare, this is something that is unique to our gym,” said Erler. “We encourage socialization among the young children in our program, so that way they can not just see their friends at the daycare, but at church or throughout the town.”

Bellaire Fitness Center will continue to provide the same services it has provided for the past 10 years and has received much positive support from the community as they continue to expand their horizons, and become a universally well known, wholesome name.

Bossier Sheriff’s Office deputies, dispatchers aid in rescue missions during Tropical Storm Barry From Staff Reports

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The group of Bossier Sheriff’s Office deputies and other first responders from northwest Louisiana who helped in south Louisiana during Tropical Storm Barry are headed home.

The team of eight Bossier deputies - Lt. Billy Jones, Lt. Dave Faulk, Lt. Sarah Rhodes, Lt. Robert Chavis, Dep. Steve Dooley, Dep. Regan Malmay, Dep. Becky Fohl, and Dep. Kevin Simmons - left Baton Rouge just before 10 a.m. Monday.

They were part of a team on the Louisiana Urban Search and Rescue Task Force Three, which included agencies from BSO, Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office, Shreveport Fire Department, Shreveport Police Department, Bossier City Fire

Department, and Monroe Fire Department.

They arrived in Baton Rouge Friday around noon to help during Tropical Storm Barry. and were able to support some rescue missions while there.

On one mission, a contingent of the task force was sent to Franklin, La., to help with rescue missions there Saturday night. They got word of a family who might need rescuing, and the only vehicle for the job during the high waters and treacherous wind was the Bossier Sheriff’s Office HydraTrek, an amphibious vehicle capable and land and water travel.

The crew made the 10-mile trek to the house of the family, but they decided to stay.

They then checked on another family, who also stayed.

“The experience was great, and prayers were answered,”

said Lt. Jones, Marine Patrol/Rescue Supervisor. “We were as prepared as we could have been and thankful that we’re fortunate to be able to have the training and resources.”

Lt. Amy Pope and Allison Green, the two BSO dispatchers who supported emergency communications at the EOC in Baton Rouge, also headed back to Bossier Parish Monday morning.

“We (were) here to help with the vast number of calls that will come during a storm like this,” said Lt. Pope. “As dispatchers, we know that people will call their emergency numbers for help, and folks down here are going to be overwhelmed. We want to help.”

While most of the time COURTESY PHOTO during a disaster, it’s the pa- BSO team in Baton Rouge deployment. Pictured left to right: Lt. Robert Chavis, Lt. Sarah Rhodes, Dep. Steve Dooley, Dep. Kevin Simmons, Dep. Becky Fohl, Lt. Dave See, STORM, Page 3 Faulk, Lt. Billy Jones, and Dep. Regan Malmay.

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Arrest Continued from Page 2 gerous Weapon l Simple Criminal Property Damage l Failure to Appear – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia l Probation Violation – DWI Additionally, Waites had more charges added after he was incarcerated in the Bossier Max. The victim had a temporary restraining order against Waites, and he was not to contact her. However, he called the victim twice from jail on July 7; the next day, he was charged with two counts of Violation of a Protective Order.

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Plan for Walker Place development in south Bossier City.

sobo Continued from Page 1 work that connects the district with trails, and provide more destinations/recreational opportunities along the river and increase habitat area/quality.

Stretching from Pecan Park to Southgate, the south Bossier Neighborhoods are primarily comprised of well-established, single-family homes along the eastern portion of Barksdale Boulevard.

Within Coleman’s plan, it proposes improvements to the pedestrian, bicycle and open space network, enhancements to the neighborhood entries,

and safe crossings at Barksdale Boulevard intersections.

The character of the properties along Barksdale Boulevard consists mainly of low-density, single-use buildings.

The recommendations within his plan include preparing detailed development standards and design guidelines that can be adopted and enforced by Bossier City in order to create higher-density, mixed-use development, with buildings pushed closer to the pavements to create a more urban edge to the west side of the

highway.

The mixed-use district also takes advantage of a large undeveloped parcel north of the CenturyLink Center that can be developed into a desirable neighborhood with scenic views of the Red River.

Coleman says that he and his team are still in the process of evolving plans for Walker Place and that they will never give up.

“We are still in the process since our settlement (with the City of Bossier City),” Coleman said. “There is a lot of developments out there that have

failed because they didn’t have that connectivity or the engagement of all the land uses.

It takes everybody, whether it’s the neighborhoods, the city, the private sector for all of this to really happen.”

The South Bossier community group meets on the second Wednesday of the month at the Shady Grove Recreational Center, 3949 Wayne Ave., Bossier City, from noon to 1 p.m. Lunch is catered and costs $5 per person.

In March, DOTD issued its support to Bossier City Engineer Mark Hudson’s request for an opinion on the proposal of a connection between the parking lots of Walmart and Kroger.

“By connecting the two parking lots, it would allow customers of the businesses to travel from one location to the other without having to navigate Airline Drive. The connection

would also allow customers from Walmart to access George Dement Boulevard and customers from Kroger to access Melrose Avenue,” said DOTD Public Information Officer, Erin Buchanan. “This would enable a motorist to enter Airline Drive from a signalized side street, or enable drivers to access other local roads such as Plantation Drive and Viking Drive. DOTD believes this

would create less traffic conflicts and safer conditions.”

Hudson also told the council that a Walmart representative had offered their support in removing the fence and building the cross-access drive that would be located on their side of the property.

Further discussions regarding this matter will be held at the next City Council Meeting, July 16 at 3 p.m.

access Continued from Page 1 Walmart in recent years.

“It’s just ridiculous in the number of accidents that we have between Melrose Avenue and George Dement Boulevard.

These stats go from November to November, so 2018 is not completed until November of this year. So far, we have 59 accidents. In 2017 there were 76 accidents, 83 in 2016, and 35 the first year before they opened,” said Harvey.

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storm Continued from Page 2 trol deputies or rescue teams that deploy.

This time, a communications team from Bossier also deployed. And that is something that excited Amy and Allison.

“It’s something that is fairly new for us to come down like this,” said Lt. Pope.

“I’m really glad we get to use our skills and talents as dispatchers to help down here,” she said.

Bossier Sheriff Julian Whittington sai he was proud of the team from Bossier who packed up and headed out early Friday morning to help with water rescues and emergency communication efforts during Tropical Storm Barry.

“Fortunately, the storm was not as bad as it could have been, and we are blessed to have been a part of this mission,” said Sheriff Whittington. “Rest assured, Bossier Sheriff’s Office and our team of trained deputies stands ready to render aid here in Bossier Parish and to our fellow citizens in Louisiana. It’s what we do.”

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Continued from Page 1 this year, the number of traffic stops have increased by patrol deputies to 82 percent.

“Traffic stops are the backbone in law enforcement. It makes the roads safer and it’s also part of crime reduction,” said Sheriff Whittington. “With an 82 percent traffic stop increase with JCAT and regular patrol, it shows high visibility that law enforcement is out there setting the tone that this is a no non sense place. Were not going to put up with any monkey business.”

In conjunction with the LOC program, Sheriff Whittington assigned a full time deputy to speak with neighborhood home owners associations regarding installing video surveillance equipment.

“There really has been a lot of interest with neighborhood video surveillance. We are working with them to set up a system to where we can all work together,” said Sheriff

es collected before the rates were adjusted.

Last week, the LPSC voted with Campbell to pass the bulk of the TCJA savings on to SWEPCO ratepayers over a threemonth period. SWEPCO President and Chief Operating Officer Malcolm Smoak said customers will see a “TCJA Refund” line item on their bills starting next month.

“We are pleased to pass along these substantial tax-related savings to Louisiana customers,” Smoak said.

Campbell said savings from the federal tax cuts are being shared with customers of SWEPCO, CLECO, Entergy, CenterPoint Energy Arkla, Atmos Energy and other utilities regulated by the Louisiana PSC.

Whittington. “There just isn’t enough deputies or police officers to put on every corner.”

The decrease in vehicle burglaries came as the sheriff’s office also reported a decline in other crimes through the first six months of 2019. Crimes like robbery, homicide, and burglary are down by 12 percent overall compared to the same time period in 2018.

“Normally, crime ticks up when school lets out,” said Sheriff Whittington. “The combination of video surveillance, neighborhoods being involved and aware, and law enforcement — there are your results.”

Bossier City police also reported a significant decline in vehicle break-ins, as well.

From January 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019, Bossier City Police responded to 160 reported vehicle burglaries. During that same time period last year, there were 198 reported vehicle burglaries.

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Dep. Drew Harris of BSO Patrol on a traffic stop in a Benton neighborhood.

That brings the rate of reported vehicle burglaries is

about 20 percent lower than last year.

along with our stipend and us being able to add a little bit more, we can do a permanent salary scheduled raise of $2,500 for our certified personne and $1,250 for our other employee,” said Cheatham. “That is something I would like for us to think about and discuss at our next meeting.”

Budget reviews were made regarding the salary and insurance fund budget, sales tax fund budget, student transportation services, central services expenditures, total facility acquisition, and multiple grants.

“I do hope the community that is watching these meetings online understands more about our budget, where the money goes and that we aren’t just wasting money,” Cheatham said.

Multiple school board members requested these meetings in order to get an in-depth review of the school board’s budget following the defeat of two proposed tax millages in May that would have gone toward a pay raise for the teachers and a technology funding source.

These meetings will be open to the public in order to provide board members, business owners and the community a view of the school board’s revenue and expenses.

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OPINION

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Caving Republicans and a mess to forget [Editor’s Note: This column by Sam Hanna Jr. was first published the week of June 25, 2018.]

State lawmakers wrapped up the third special session of the year over the weekend but not before signing off on raising nearly $500 million in new taxes. The new .45 percent sales tax hike goes into effect at the start of the new fiscal year, or July 1.

It’s only fitting that we take a quick trip down memory lane to remind ourselves of how we got to the point in which state lawmakers, including an alarming number of Republicans, appeared giddy Sunday evening over raising taxes to prop up the largest budget in the history of Louisiana.

Let us not forget that beginning shortly after the 2017 regular legislative session, Gov. John Bel Edwards started howling about a “fiscal cliff” the state faced at the close of the 2017-2018 fiscal year. Doom and gloom were on the horizon, according to Edwards, since more than $1 billion in so-called “temporary” taxes that the Legislature gleefully approved in 2016 would roll off the books as of June 30.

Back in February, lawmakers gathered for their first special session of the year to entertain Edwards’ tax-raising proposals. Not long after the first special session got underway, it fell apart void of a deal on raising new revenue, or not long after Edwards recognized it would snow in hell before he could convince two-thirds of the House of Representatives to give him more than $1 billion in new tax hikes.

Next up was the regular session, which amounted to lot of nothing other than lawmakers approving a budget that wasn’t funded.

With the regular session out of the way, the second special session came along amid an atmosphere of the governor claiming the world would come to an end as we SAM know it unless the Legisla- HANNA JR. ture raised taxes to shore up the budget deficit. Just like the first special session, the second one crashed and burned, too, with lawmakers failing to reach an agreement over what to do with Edwards’ demands for new taxes.

The third special session convened June 18 with Edwards still demanding the Legislature approve a .5 percent increase in the state sales tax while Republicans, who had initially opposed any increase in the state sales tax, were now willing to go as high as a .3 percent increase but nothing more. A standoff ensued.

The “standoff” evolved into Republicans and liberal Democrats, including the governor, caving and agreeing to support Rep. Paula Davis’ proposal to levy a .45 percent sales tax increase, beginning with the new fiscal year. Davis, by the way, is a Republican.

Our quick trip down memory lane wouldn’t be complete if we didn’t remind ourselves of the incredibly shrinking “fiscal cliff,” or budget deficit, that Edwards started yacking about roughly a year ago.

Early on, the “fiscal cliff” stood at some $1.2 billion. Then it fell to some $940 million. A short while later, the state’s bean counters took another look at the state’s finances and determined the “fiscal cliff” had fallen to some $650 million.

Yet, something happened somewhere between the second special session and the third special session and in the blink of an eye, the “fiscal cliff” miraculously shrank to a mere $505 million.

There’s a number of ways we could look at all of this mess. We could consider the nearly $500 million in new taxes the Legislature approved. We could consider Edwards’ record-breaking budget of nearly $34 billion.

We could take Republican lawmakers, by and large, to the woodshed for embracing yet another round of new taxes, which largely will be paid by the working men and women of Louisiana.

Then again, let’s just sit back and let the voters sort it out on election day in 2019.

Sam Hanna Jr. is publisher of the Ouachita Citizen. can be reached at samhannajr@samhannajr.com.

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Progress in Bossier

I have written so many times, including last week, that things are really happening in Bossier. The facts are the facts: We are so fortunate to be in Bossier, a great place to live, work, and play.

For many years now, Bossier has been the fastest growing area in Louisiana north of I-10. And, although there is growth in several cities across north Louisiana, Bossier is where it’s really happening.

There are so many people that are wanting to experience what is happening and to be a part of the great things going on in Bossier. I am not trying to be arrogant and I certainly don’t want to disrespect our sister city across the river, but even though there are things happening there, it in no way compares to what is happening here in Bossier.

This past week, almost everything that I was involved with concerned the progress being made in Bossier.

Almost everywhere I turned, I was faced with exciting news and information concerning the great things happening.

In doing what we do at the Bossier Press-Tri- RANDY bune, we get to have this BROWN type of experience practically each and every day. We are so fortunate and blessed to have a front row seat in reporting and bringing our readership audience the exciting news and information surrounding the many great things happening in Bossier.

Last week, I attended two different meetings that concerned progress in Bossier City. First off, the long awaited Shed Road widening project between Airline Drive and Benton Road is within just a a few short days of finally being finished. And, as I personally witnessed last week, the new Walter O. Bigby Carriageway which will extend the Arthur Ray Teague Parkway north to Benton Road, is well underway. I was amazed at the progress that has been made on the carriageway project in the less than two months since we attended the groundbreaking ceremonies, especially in consideration of the unseasonably wet Sum-

mer season.

On a personal note, I cannot wait to see the further development of Innovation Drive that will run from Swan Lake Road parallel to I-220, cutting behind the Stirling Shopping Center and connecting to Airline Drive in the vicinity of Greenacres Boulevard. Just as with the countless other roadway and infrastructure projects going on within both Bossier City and Bossier Parish, this new roadway will be a huge benefit to drivers.

In Bossier Parish, I learned that Phase 1 of the Swan Lake Road widening project, which will eventually extend Swan Lake Road from Bossier City to Crouch Road near Cypress Lake in Benton, is scheduled to be complete by early 2020.

Furthermore, there is also roadway work going on Kingston Road that will accommodate residents in that area and will also provide traffic relief for the two schools in that area — Kingston Elementary and the new Benton High School.

These are just some of the things that I learned last week, and as each new week begins, I can not wait to see what I will learn and also what we will get to experience on our BPT staff as it relates to the many great things happening in Bossier.

And, before I close this column, I have to mention the upcoming Bossier Progress annual edition produced by our sister publication BIZ. Magazine and sponsored by Willis Knighton Health System.

Publishing Aug. 1, this annual edition of BIZ. shows the many great and exciting things that are happening at this time in Bossier. In discussing this publication with BIZ. Magazine Publisher Sean Green, I learned that he has content galore concerning progress in Bossier. In fact, so much content that he is going to have a hard time working it all into the space that he has available. But, as we say in our business, what a great problem to have.

This is indeed a great time to be in Bossier. Thanks to everyone who works so hard each and every day in making this great city and parish what it has grown to be.

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

Creating possibilities for your future [Ed.’s Note: This column originally published in the July 1 BIZ. Magazine.]

One in five Louisiana citizens has earned some college but did not complete a degree. In northwest Louisiana, that number is about 88,000 residents.

Education is a transformational investment, and often, earning a bachelor’s degree is the ticket to economic prosperity and social mobility. Opportunities for returning adult students are wide-ranging, and significant benefits come with earning a degree from a university connected to your community.

Louisiana Tech has joined with our sister institutions in the University of Louisiana System to make a difference for adult learners who want to complete their degrees through the Compete LA program (competeLA.org).

Compete LA hopes to increase credentials among the state’s residents in order to improve Louisiana’s overall educational attainment and create a more educated workforce. The program pairs each prospective student with a coach who will help navigate the path to re-enrollment and college completion.

Each of the 9 ULS institutions has focused on different academic programs in order to help completers find the perfect degree-program fit. Compete LA features two Tech programs – Interdisciplinary Studies and Health Informatics and Information Management (HIIM).

Both of these programs can be completed in northwest Louisiana – either

online or in a hybrid setting in our Ruston campus or at Tech Barksdale. Moreover, both these programs offer flexible scheduling designed to make it simpler for adults to continue working or taking care of family obligations. We even have a college navigator at the Academic Success Center (ASC) in Bossier City to help students enter these degree programs.

In the Shreveport-Bossier area, Louisiana Tech also offers other degrees and paths to completion. Students can earn an Associate Degree in General Studies at Tech Barksdale or complete the Computer Information Systems four-year degree at the ASC. LES Finishing your degree GUICE changes the possibilities for your future. And leaders who help their employees complete degrees or earn advanced ones can boost their companies or organizations to greater success. Louisiana Tech is committed to a student-centered process designed to ensure adults can re-enroll no matter their life circumstances. We’ll cut the red tape and ensure you have the resources to succeed.

For more info, visit competeLA.org.

Or to enroll at the ASC or Tech Barksdale, call 318.383.5770.

Les Guice is president of Louisiana Tech University

Leaving a legacy The more things change, the more they stay the same. That old saying came to mind the other day as I read the following paragraph: “The onrushing press of issues, combined with big government’s intrusion in so many new areas, means that the Washington participant seldom has an opportunity to take a step back in calm reflection. Instead, events rush at him — and sometimes over him.”

That’s from a book called “Looking Back,” a collection of my weekly columns written between 1977 and 1981. And I wrote that long before the advent of smartphones and the 24-hour news cycle. It’s even truer today.

But one “Washington participant” will soon have more time for “calm reflection”: me. Yes, I’m hanging up my … well, not my spurs, but my quill pen, you could say. For the first time since Jimmy Carter was president and more than 2,000 columns later, I won’t be writing every week. I’ll still write from time to time, but this is my last regular weekly column.

I’ve often said that in Washington there are no permanent victories or defeats. Reflecting on my time as a columnist has shown me yet again how true that is.

Getting a win on a particular issue feels good, and we deserve to take pride in our hard work and success. But we can’t afford to become complacent. Your opponents will try again, and if you’re not careful, you’ll wind up back where you started.

We should put a loss in the same perspective. It hurts, no question about it. But we don’t really lose unless we give up. It can take many years to win on major issues. So if we lose today, there’s only one thing to do: Try again tomorrow.

If you’re the columnist, it’s easy to overestimate your importance, which tempts your detractors to take a shot at you.

Consider the time Newsweek’s Morton Kondracke noted how quickly William F. Buckley wrote his three-times-a-week column (reportedly in only 20 minutes). “That is too little time for serious contemplation of difficult subjects,” Mr. EDWIN Kondracke concluded.

FEULNER Buckley fired back: “There is no necessary correlation between profundity of thought and length of time spent on thought.”

It’s true that over-full schedules and ever-looming deadlines make it impossible to turn every column into a contender for the next Pulitzer Prize. You have a task, and you get it done — as well as you possibly can in the time allotted.

But whether you hit a bloop single or a home run, your job remains the same: Take complex topics of policy and make them understandable for your readers. Help them see beyond the headlines to what really matters.

There’s a tsunami of information out there, from tweets to talking heads. It’s the columnist’s job to cut through the noise and take a position. Then he has to explain why — in the hopes of persuading others to do likewise.

We live in a world dominated by instant responses. Is it any coincidence that it’s also an extremely divided, polarized world? More than ever, we need the tempered, thoughtful voice of a columnist to keep us from capsizing on a choppy sea.

It’s been my goal and pleasure over the last four decades to share a layman-friendly conservative perspective on current events and hopefully advance our ideas. If I’ve managed to do that, then I consider my efforts as a regular columnist to be time well spent.

Onward!

Ed Feulner is founder of the Heritage Foundation

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Voice of the Tigers Chris Blair interviews former LSU star linebacker Devin White during the Walk-On’s Independence Bowl Kickoff Dinner last week at the Shreveport Convention Center.

Former LSU star White’s goal in life is bigger than football

Near the end of their wide-ranging discussion last week at the Walk-On’s Independence Bowl Kickoff Dinner, Chris Blair asked former LSU star Devin White what his ultimate goals in football and life are.

Blair, the Voice of the Tigers, admitted it was a tough question. But White said it wasn’t.

He also didn’t say he wanted to win a Super Bowl or be selected to the Pro Bowl and named Defensive Player of the Year in the NFL. He didn’t say he wanted to maybe become an announcer or a successful businessperson after his career.

This is what he said.

“My thing, what I want to do in life, has nothing to do with football. I just want to be able to serve God in a great way. That’s who I want to be. I want to

know that I did the best job that I could when everything is said and done. That’s something my grandmother instilled in me. She told me it should be No. 1 in your life.”

White spent three years as a linebacker at LSU after a Sports Editor stellar career as a running back at North Webster in Springhill.

He won the Butkus Award as the Russell nation’s best Hedges linebacker last season and was drafted No. 5 by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in April.

White spent just about 30 minutes during the dinner at the Shreveport Convention Center discussing his life and career to this

point.

He talked about the excitement of being drafted so high and the support he’s received from his family, especially his mother, Coesha Standokes-White, and father, Carlos Thomas.

There were some thoughtful moments and also some funny ones.

White got the biggest laugh of the night talking about LSU head coach Ed Orgeron’s motivational skills at the halftime of games.

“If it’s at halftime, I don’t know if he’s motivating us or not,” White said. “You can’t understand nothing he says. If it’s before halftime I know clearly what he’s saying, but after we come in it’s like a bunch of jibber-jabber.”

But he was quick to point out how much Org-

eron means to him.

“I love that man,” he said. “He’s always the one that’s going to pull you in his office and make sure you’re on the right track.

He treats us all like his kids, like his own boys.

He wants the best for us.”

White also talked about his love for LSU and his emotional connection to the fans.

“I wish I had five more years there,” he said. “It was just a blessing to be there. It made me a better person. Every time somebody brings it up I’m always going to advocate so hard for them. One thing about the NFL is they picked me, but for a college, I picked LSU. I could’ve gone anywhere in the country.”

One moment that stands out, he said, is what See, WHITE, Page 6

Future Parkway players receiving national attention

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Last season, the Parkway baseball team tied the school record for wins with 31 and advanced to the Class 5A semifinals.

The future of the program is not looking bad either.

Two rising Parkway freshmen, Trenton Lape and Brandon Levy, have been standouts on Texasbased Performance Baseball’s 14U team.

Lape and Levy were both recently named to the baseball website Perfect

Game’s Top 1,000 players list for the Class of 2023.

Lape has also been named to USA Baseball’s 40-man 14U National Team Development Program.

The 14U NTDP will be held at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, N.C., from July 21-24.

According to a press release, the “NTDP offers athletes an opportunity to connect with USA Baseball staff to better prepare for future national team experiences.

The 40 athletes were

selected “based on their participation and performance at USA Baseball sanctioned events, including the National Team Championships and the National Team Identification Series (NTIS), as well as recommendations from scouts, USA Baseball task force members and collegiate, high school and youth coaches at USA Baseball events.”

Lape and Levy are both right-handed pitchers. But both also play a variety of other positions for Performance Baseball.

Both are outstanding

multi-sport athletes.

Lape was a double winner in the Bossier Parish middle school district track meet last spring.

Running for Elm Grove, he won the 100 in 12.62 seconds and the 200 in 25.68.

Lape and Levy both ran on Elm Grove’s winning 4X100-meter relay team.

Levy was named firstteam wide receiver and Lape second-team defensive back on the coaches’ eighth-grade all-district football team.

Bossier Parish youth baseball and softball allstar teams have fared well in tournaments this summer.

The Bossier All-Stars won their division in the Dixie Youth Baseball Minor 11s state tournament in Jonesboro earlier this month.

They are scheduled to begin play in the Regional World Series Thursday through Sunday in Brookhaven, Miss.

Team members are Ayden Hawn, Austin Smith, Jack Henry Smith, Blackshire, Kameron Brock Jordan, Jax Pruitt, Cooper Mason, Hunter Schneider, Landon Rolland, Kirby Haskins, Brady Gaydos and Jax Thomson.

The manager is Jason Mason. Assistant coaches are Trey Smith and Matt Gaydos.

The Haughton All-Stars won the Dixie Youth Softball 9/10 district tournament last month at the Lawson “Bo” Brandon Complex in Princeton.

They were scheduled to begin play in the state tournament last week but it was postponed because of predicted inclement weather due to Tropical Storm Barry.

Team members are Karmadie Bartlett, Emerson Kizzia, Saylor White, Charlee Prothro, Clara Shaffer, Skylar Hogan, Presley Yerby, Brooklyn

Ezernack, Baylor Bockhaus, Remi Hillman, Reese Mayfield and Hannah Lewis.

Coaches are Beau Bockhaus, Steven Lewis, James Yerby and Cole Prothro.

The Bossier All-Stars finished runner-up in the Dixie Youth Baseball AAA (10s) District 4 tournament earlier this month in Minden.

They were scheduled to begin play in the South Regional State Tournament last Friday in Ruston.

Team members are Jackson Haegele, Rowan Porter, Isaiah Montoya, Clay Edmonson, Colt Beaty, Maxwell Fisher, Tyler Eastwood, Owen Pierce, Greyson Johnson, Zachary Cross, Nehemiah Lyle and Braden Willis.

The head coach is David Beaty. Assistant coaches are Jared Fisher and David Haegele.

In Little League Baseball, the District 5 champion Bossier All-Stars finished runner-up in the Intermediate League (1113) state tournament last week at Clifford Almond Park.

Team members were Aiden McCann, William Langley, Parker Wallace, Nick Parish, Gavin Matt, Tucker Thomas, Shay Walston, Blake Warner, Joseph Downey, Chris Mayes, Ayden LaBorde and Luke Monk.

Coaches were Victor Walston, Will Langley and Doug Warner.

Bossier City’s Hill ties for 7th in state Junior Amateur

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Bossier City’s Eli Hill finished tied for seventh in the storm-shortened Louisiana Junior Amateur golf tournament last week in New Orleans.

Hill, a rising sophomore at Airline, shot a 2-under 70 in the first round and a 71 in the second on the Bayou Oaks at City Park South Course for a 3-under 141.

He finished seven strokes behind winner Nicholas Arcement of Thibodaux, who won on the first hole of a playoff with Scott’s Matt Weber.

Arcement, last year’s runner-up, shot a pair of 67s. Weber shot 70-64.

Shreveport’s Jake Marler finished third with a 67-68.

After Wednesday’s first round was suspended by rain, the tournament was shortened from 54 to 36 holes because of the threat of Tropical Storm Barry.

Bossier City’s Ethan Dial finished fifth in the first flight with a 74-73— 147, two strokes behind winner Ryan Dupuy of Baton Rouge.

Benton’s Noah McWilliams and Bossier City’s Ricky Blair tied for fourth in the second flight.

After shooting a 79 in the first round, McWilliams rebounded with a 74 in the second. Blair also improved his second-round score, shooting 78-75.

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The Haughton All-Stars won the Dixie Youth Softball 9/10 district championship last month at the Lawson “Bo” Brandon Complex in Princeton. Team members: (not as pictured) Karmadie Bartlett, Emerson Kizzia, Saylor White, Charlee Prothro, Clara Shaffer, Skylar Hogan, Presley Yerby, Brooklyn Ezernack, Baylor Bockhaus, Remi Hillman, Reese Mayfield and Hannah Lewis. Coaches: Beau Bockhaus, Steven Lewis, James Yerby and Cole Prothro.

Bossier 11-13 All-Stars LL District 5 champ, state runner-up

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The Bossier All-Stars won the Little League Baseball Intermediate League (11-13) District 5 championship and finished runner-up in the state tournament earlier this month. Front row kneeling: Demetri Williams. Back row (left to right): Aiden McCann, Coach Victor Walston, William Langley, Coach Will Langley, Parker Wallace, Nick Parish, Gavin Matt, Tucker Thomas, Shay Walston, Blake Warner, Joseph Downey, Chris Mayes, Ayden LaBorde, Luke Monk, Coach Doug Warner.

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he called the “Free Devin White thing.”

That came last season after White was ejected from the Mississippi State game on Oct. 20 after making what was ruled a helmet-to-helmet hit on State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald.

The controversial call was upheld on review. Because of the ejection, he had to sit out the first half of LSU’s 29-0 loss to Alabama two weeks later.

The call prompted a #FreeDevinWhite hashtag on Twitter. More than a dozen billboards with the hashtag were placed around Birmingham, Ala., headquarters of the SEC. “I’ll never forget that,” he said. “It was good because it showed how much love I had in the state of

Louisiana but it was bad because I wasn’t playing.

“I just love LSU. Anything I can do for LSU and be a part of and just represent LSU with class, I’m going to do it.”

Fitzgerald is now one of White’s teammates at Tampa Bay. White said he asked him about the hit, and Fitzgerald admitted that he did some acting.

That got another big laugh.

White also offered some advice for families who might be raising an athlete of his caliber.

He said they should simply offer unconditional support.

“That’s one thing that drove me all the way to LSU, all the way to the NFL … Once a kid feels that support, it’s some extra motivation, makes them

want to do more,” he said.

“You don’t even have to be in the spotlight or be a big athlete, it can be in school or anything, just let them know you care.”

He said the best advice he could give anyone in any situation is to give “100 percent effort” regardless of what you’re doing.

He also discussed the importance of being a team player. White had some staggering rushing stats at North Webster, but he wanted to get on the field any way possible at LSU. So the move to linebacker, he said, wasn’t that disappointing.

When White got to LSU, the Tigers had running backs like Leonard Fournette and Derrius Guice. White wasn’t afraid

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The Bossier All-Stars won their division in the Dixie Youth Baseball 11s state tournament earlier this month in Jonesboro. Team members: (not as pictured) Ayden Hawn, Austin Smith, Jack Henry Smith, Kameron Blackshire, Brock Jordan, Jax Pruitt, Cooper Mason, Hunter Schneider, Landon Rolland, Kirby Haskins, Brady Gaydos and Jax Thomson. Manager: Jason Mason. Assistant coaches: Trey Smith, Matt Gaydos.

Bossier 10s All-Stars Dixie District 4 runner-up

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The Bossier All-Stars finished runner-up in the Dixie Youth Baseball AAA (9-10 District 4 tournament last month in Minden. Team members (not as pictured): Jackson Haegele, Rowan Porter, Isaiah Montoya, Clay Edmonson, Colt Beaty, Maxwell Fisher, Tyler Eastwood, Owen Pierce, Greyson Johnson, Zachary Cross, Nehemiah Lyle and Braden Willis. Head coach: David Beaty. Assistant coaches: Jared Fisher and David Haegele.

to compete with them, but he also wanted to play.

He said then-LSU head coach Les Miles presented the move as an opportunity to do just that.

“I just wanted to get on the field and makes some plays for the Tigers,” White said. “Because growing up, that’s all I dreamed of was just running out in Death Valley just being able to make a play and being part of that dominant team. I was just thankful for the opportunity for the scholarship on so I was just ready to run into a wall for LSU.” White said he still considers himself a part of the program and keeps in contact with his former teammates. He left no doubt about how he thinks the Tigers will fare this season.

“We’ve got the best players in the universe, in college football,” he said.

“Starting off with (safety) Grant Delpit … I like the way they’re starting. We’ve got a cupcake game (against Georgia Southern) to let them get their feet wet. Then we’re going to go to Austin (to play Texas), and after ya’ll see us play in Austin ya’ll know we’re going to go on and win the SEC West, we’re going to go on and win the title. And we’re going to go on to the college playoffs and we’re … ” The rest of his comments were drowned out by applause. But, spoiler alert, he believes LSU will win it all.

Throughout the discussion, White came across as

a humble person, proud to be from North Louisiana.

Though he has had tremendous success already at a young age, White believes his journey has just started.

He knows he has some work to do in his transition to the NFL, that he will have to become a smarter linebacker to be the leader he wants to be.

“You’ve never made it,” he said. “I’m still trying to figure it out, still trying to do things right. As I said, I want to be the best, and I’m nowhere near being the best.”

Russell Hedges is Sports Editor of the Bossier PressTribune. He may be reached at rhedges@bossierpress.com

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LIBRARY HISTORY LIBRARY to celebrate first moon Bossier city opens its own hospital landing with special program It is possible that at some point over the course of the summer I have mentioned that this year is the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing. This possibility will, of course, not stop me from mentioning it again because I remain very excited about this fact.

To be exact, the Apollo 11 mission launched on July 16, 1969 and on July 20, 1969 Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin stepped foot on the moon. Michael Collins, who is less well-known, was the third men in this pioneering crew who stayed in the command module alone to orbit the moon hoping for the others’ safe return since the success of this groundbreaking mission was in no way guaranteed. Thankfully, and astoundingly, the crew managed to overcome any number of obstacles to complete their mission and return home safely.

To celebrate this monumental event, our Central Library has organized a special program for Thursday, July 18. Their program, Moon Landing: 50th Anniversary Celebration, will start at 6:00pm and run to about 7:00pm and should appeal to the whole family! Special guest Cran Lucas, from the Shreveport/Bossier Astronomical Society will join us to talk about a bit of NASA’s history and specifically about the Apollo 11 mission to the moon. We love questions at the library, so we’d be thrilled if stopped in for the program to contribute to the discussion. Mr. Lucas will also bring along samples of “moon rocks” and “moon dust” – though don’t let them fool you since they originated right here on Earth, they just happen to mimic real moon rocks!

If you have questions about the program, give our Central Library a call or stop in to see us! And if you can’t make it to this special event, don’t worry! We would love to help you find books or other sources on space, space travel, the history of our attempts to make it to space, and maybe even a bit about the future of space travel. We also just added a new S.T.E.A.M. Backpack Kit about space that has books, a DVD, activities, and experiments that kids are sure to discover are out of this world!

COMING UP: Aulds - 742-2337 Tuesday, July 23 @ 10:00am – Storytime: Story with a Sheriff, ages 0-5

Benton - 965-2751 Friday, July 19 @ 11:00am – Preschool Storytime, ages 3-5

Tuesday, July 23 @ 2:00pm – Teen Tuesday: Gamer’s Lounge/Space Food Challenge, ages 13-17 Saturday, July 27 @ 10:00am – Stop and Swap: drop off donations now through July 19, bring your ticket back for “swap” items on July 27, ages 18 and up

East 80 - 949-2665 Saturday, July 20 @ 11:00am – Side-bySide Family Storytime, ages 0-12 Haughton - 949-0196 Friday, July 19 @ 6:00pm – Escape Room: Return to the Hubble, ages 13-17 *after-hours event* History Center - 746-7717 Thursday, July 18 @ 6:00pm – Jeff Girard presents: The Cosmos of the Southeastern Indians, all ages Plain Dealing - 326-4233 Monday, Aug. 5 @ 9:00am – Library Bucket List (runs through Aug. 12), ages 18 and up

Tooke - 987-3915 Saturday, July 20 @ 12:30pm – Nail Art Class, ages 6-12 NEW MATERIALS: After the End by Claire Mackintosh (Fiction; Book) The Butterfly Garden by Dot Hutchison (Fiction; Book) The Gigantic Beard that was Evil by Stephen Collins (Graphic Novel; Book) The Long Flight Home by Alan Hlad (Fiction; Book) Lost and Found by Danielle Steel (Fiction; Book, Audiobook) The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo (Fiction; Book) Orange World and Other Stories by Karen Russell (Fiction; Book) Unfreedom of the Press by Mark R. Levin (Non-Fiction; Book) Vacuum in the Dark by Jen Beagin (Fiction; Book)

Bossier Central - 746-1693 Monday, July 22 @ 6:00pm – Chess Club, ages 18 and up

OBITUARIES Manuel Rodriquez “Manny”Vasquez Bossier City, LA - Manuel Rodriquez “Manny” Vasquez, 91, entered into Eternal Rest on July 12, 2019, after an illness.

He was born to Nemencio and Maria Vasquez in Asherton, Texas on February 16, 1928. Manny served in the Marines during World War II and the Korean War. He retired from the U.S. Air Force at Barksdale in 1977 after enjoying time in locations such as Japan and Panama. He was also a dedicated parishioner of Christ the King and a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus. © 2019 Bossier Newspaper Publishing Co., Inc.

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A time of visitation was held at Hill Crest Funeral Home in Haughton, Louisiana on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m., One of his favorite things with a Rosary beginning at to do was to eat lunch with 6:00 p.m. The funeral was his extended family every also held at Hill Crest FuSunday, as well as spend neral Home on Wednesday, time with his friends at the July 17, 2019, at 10:00 a.m.

Interment followed, with VFW. Manny is preceded in full military honors, at Hill death by his parents, Ne- Crest Memorial Park.

The family would like to mencio and Maria Vasquez; brothers, Eddie Vasquez and offer up their appreciation Nemencio Vasquez; sister, to the doctors and nurses Josie Velasco; and son-in- of Willis Knighton Bossier, with a special thank you law, David Kalnasy, Sr. He is survived by his lov- to Drs. Diana and Kennedy ing wife of 69 years, Maria Lim, Dr. Cole, Dr. Veluvolu, Vasquez; sister, Helen Men- and Dr. Wilson.

In lieu of flowers, the famdoza; his children, Joseph, Rupert and wife Jahnnie, ily requests that contribuCynthia, and Richard; nine tions be made in his memgrandchildren, nineteen ory to St. Joseph’s Indian great grandchildren, and nu- School or a charity of your merous nieces and nephews. choosing.

You may offer condolenc-

On the front page of the Bossier Press, Wednesday, September 7, 1966, the headline reads “BOSSIER CITY GETS ITS OWN: Local Hospital Opens Doors To Public.”

“Dedication ceremonies for the new $2.5 million Bossier City General Hospital – the first such major medical facility in the history of Bossier Parish – will be held at 2:30 Sunday afternoon, with thousands of proud Bossier residents expected to be on hand.”

“Richard Herrmann, administrator of the new ultra-modern facility, will serve as master of ceremonies of the 30-minute dedication program which will be followed by an open house until 5 p.m.”

“Mayors George L. Nattin of Bossier City and Clyde E. Fant of Shreveport will be on the program, and invitations have been extended to Senators Allen J. Ellender and Russell B. Long and Rep. Joe D. Waggonner, Jr.” “Also on the program are Charles R. Gage, executive director of the Louisiana Hospital Association; Wyatt L. Kirk, minister of the Airline Church of Christ, who will deliver the invocation; and the Rev. Charles Glorioso, pastor of St. Jude’s Catholic Church, who will give the benediction.”

“Herrmann said the new hospital, located at the intersection of Airline Drive and Shed Road, will begin receiving patients on Sept. 19.”

“More than 100 physicians have been accepted or have applied for positions on the staff of the new hospital, and Mrs. Margie Jordan, director of nurses, said her staff is composed of 37 registered nurses, 26 practical nurses, 35 nurses’ aides and eight orderlies.”

Heads of the various departments on the medical staff include Dr. D. R. Martin, Medicine; Dr. E. B. Robinson, head of the staff and in charge of surgery; Dr. John C. Miciotto, obstetrics and gynecology; Dr. Jean R. Hunter, pediatrics; Dr. William R. Mathews, pathology; Dr. Bruce O. Brian, radiology; and Dr. Robert W. Borders, anesthesiology.”

“Herrmann said the hospital will employ 167 persons, all but four of whom are residents of Bossier City.”

“The new hospital, made possible by a $2.3 million bond issue passed by Bossier City residents in 1963, features the most up-to-date innovations in hospital planning.”

“The facility, designed by Bossier City architect Tom Merideth, was constructed by the McInnis Brothers Con-

es to the family by visiting www.hillcrestmemorialfh. com.

Kathleen Marie Smith Rabalais Kathleen Marie Smith Rabalais died on July 6, 2019.

She was born in El Dorado, AR, on October 29, 1942, to the late Richard T. and Marie Swilley Smith, and lived most of her life there. Kathleen, gifted musician, served many years as an organist and co-owner of Rabalais and Company Pipe Organs.

She held a master’s in social work and loved the children she worked with.

Kathleen is survived by her husband of 58 years, Louis Rabalais Jr., her daughter, Andrea Petrosh and son-in-law Michael of Bossier City; son, Louis Rabalais III and his wife Barbara of Bossier City; grandson,

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struction Co. of Minden at a cost of $1,699,000.”

“Work on the 100-bed hospital got underway on Jan. 18, 1965.”

“The facility includes a 10-bed section described

by Herrmann as the ‘only complete care unit in the tri- AMY ROBERTSON state area.’”

“The complete care unit – one of the most modern concepts in hospital planning today – features 10 private rooms encircling a nurses’ station. This unit is for coronary, post-operative and other patients requiring intensive care.”

“Another unique feature of the parish’s first hospital is a lighted screen located in the information booth. This screen shows the entire layout of the hospital, and contains lights which blink any time a malfunction of equipment occurs anywhere in the building.

These lights will pinpoint the location of the trouble and will enable attendants to take corrective measures immediately.”

“The hospital has four surgical suites, a six-bed post-operative recovery unit, two delivery rooms, a three-bed maternity ward, which includes three private rooms and six semi-private rooms.”

“The first floor of the facility includes the lobby, 24-hour snack bar, kitchen, cafeteria, business and admitting offices, physical therapy, radiology department, emergency and out-patient department, chapel, medical records division, medical library, central supply, pharmacy, personnel offices, morgue and autopsy facilities, linen supply, general storage area, mechanical equipment and a 38-bed patient wing, including 10 private and 14 semi-private rooms.”

“The second floor will include a doctor’s lounge, separate nurses’ lounge, maternity ward, nursery, operating suites, complete care unit and another 38-bed patient wing.”

To learn more about the history of Bossier Parish visit the Bossier Parish Libraries History Center at 2206 Beckett Street, Bossier City.

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Michael Petrosh III of Orlando, FL; granddaughter, Lauren Petrosh of Bossier City; and grandson, Christian Rabalais of Shreveport.

Other survivors include her brother, Richard Smith and his wife Sue of Covington, LA; sister-in-law, Gala Rabalais Gerber of Houston, TX; and nieces and nephews from both sides of her family.

Funeral plans are pending. Memorials may be made to the William C. Teague and Donald L. Smith Choir Scholarship at St. Mark’s Cathedral, 908 Rutherford St., Shreveport, LA 71104, or St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 512 Champagnolle Rd., El Dorado, AR 71730.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.hillcrestmemorialfh. com

Logan Lee Rogers Bossier City, LA - A graveside service for Logan Lee Rogers was held at 3 p.m. on Monday July 15, 2019 at New Bethel Cemetery in Arcadia, LA. Visitation for Logan was held on Sunday July 14, 2019 from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Bossier City, LA. Another visitation was held on Monday July 15, 2019 from 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Arcadia, LA. Logan was born February 9, 2000 in Minden, LA and passed away July 10, 2019 in Bossier City, LA. He was an active member of the Army Reserves 602 MP Co., Bossier City, LA. Logan was employed by the Bossier Parish Sheriff ’s Office as a Corrections Officer. He loved See, OBITUARIES, Page 8

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rence Belle.

He is survived by daughter Tara Roby Belle (ScottsContinued from Page 7 dale, AZ), son Robert Roby II (Benton, LA), daughter Tracy Miles (Colorado riding his motorcycle and Springs, CO), son Edric loving on his fur baby Leo, a Wooten [Kimberly] (Santa Monica, CA), granddaughPit/Lab mix.

He was preceded in death ters Peyton Belle and Lauby his maternal grand- ren Belle (Scottsdale, AZ) mother, Louise Tawwatters and grandson Dylan Wooten and paternal grandfather, (Santa Monica, CA), sister Betty Roby Lewis (Benton, Clayton Roberts, Sr. Logan is survived by his LA) , sister-in-law Eliza parents, David and Malin- Hall Roby (Benton, LA) and da Rogers of Princeton, LA; brother-inlaw Walter Clyde maternal grandfather, Ron- Hardman (Long Beach, CA), ald Tawwatters of Princ- along with a host of nieces, eton, LA; paternal grand- nephews, extended relatives mother, Patrice Roberts and beloved dog Tabitha. and husband, Billy Vance of Duxie William Scott Monroe, LA; sisters. Skyler Elm Grove, LA - SurRogers, Taylor Rogers, Ann Rogers, Kemmerly Rogers rounded by family, Duxie and brothers, Jacob Rogers William Scott peacefuland Cameron Rogers all of ly departed this life to his heavenly home on Monday, Princeton, LA. Honoring Logan as pall- July 8, 2019, at the age of bearers were, Robert Smith, 70. He was a devoted and Cameron Polk, Cameron beloved son, brother, husRogers, Bailey Broussard, band, father, grandfather, Regan Puttman and Payton and friend. Duxie was born the third of ten children to Evans.

Jessie and Mercille Scott on May 4, 1949, in Shreveport, Robert Roby Benton, LA - Funeral ser- Louisiana. He graduated vices for Robert Roby, 82, from Haughton High School of Benton, Louisiana were in 1967 and was a lifelong held at 11:00 a.m. on Satur- resident of Bossier Parish.

Duxie will always be reday, July 13, 2019 at Greater New Zion Baptist Church in membered for his servant’s Benton, Louisiana. Rev. Lee heart and countless hours of Arthur Thomas, pastor of dedication to the residents Macedonia Baptist Church, of Bossier Parish. He was officiated the service. A re- instrumental in the creation ception followed interment and development of Bossier in the church’s fellowship Parish Emergency Medical Services where he worked hall.

Robert passed away, Sun- as a paramedic and Direcday, July 7, 2019, after a tor from 1991 until his relengthy illness. Robert, a tirement in 2011. He volungraduate of C.H. Irion High teered for the South Bossier School and Grambling State Fire Department and served University, spent over 30 as Fire Chief for numerous years of his professional ca- years. He was a member of reer as an employee with the Barksdale United Methodist Bossier Parish School Board Church, a Master Mason of as a Title I Social Services the Haughton Lodge Number 95, and a member of Facilitator.

He was a military veteran the American Legion, Koran who served in the United Post 388.

Above all else, Duxie was States Army Reserves for 35 years, attained the status of devoted to his family. He Master Sergeant and served was married to the love of his two stints of active duty in- life, Carol McDonald Scott, cluding Desert Shield Des- for forty-seven years. They ert Storm from 1990-1991. had one son, Duxie Scott, Jr. Robert proudly served with (Michelle, fiancée), and one the 4013th Garrison Army daughter, Kristi Scott Loyd Reserves Unit located in (Stirling); and grandchilBossier. He professed his dren, Madelyn, Macy, and love to Christ at a young Marshall Scott (children of age and joined Macedonia Dawn Scott) and Dade and Baptist Church where he Emma Loyd.

Also left to cherish his remained a steadfast member throughout his life and memory are four brothuntil the deterioration of his ers, Jessie Scott (Carolea), Henry Scott (Pala), Shelby health.

In 1967, he married Betty Lawrence Roby and remained in that matrimonial union until her death in 2011.

Post-retirement, he dedicated much of his time working collaboratively with the Bossier Parish School Board assisting under-privileged children with visual impairments obtain eyeglasses. He was passionate about motivating and encouraging youth to seek academic achievement and higher education.

Additionally, he volunteered for many community-based organizations including the Bossier Council on Aging, the Benton Lions Club and served on the Benton Fire Department Board.

He was an avid bowler, angler, hunter and gardener during his lifetime.

Robert is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lawrence Roby, parents Henry Roby and Birdie Jones Roby, brothers Rod Roby, Roston Roby and Jimmy Roby; and sisters Carrie Roby Jordan, Esther Roby Hodge, Johnnie B. Roby, Frances Roby Johnson, Gracie Roby Hardman, and Dorothy Sanders Johnson, and son-in-law Ter-

Scott (Debbie), and Roger Scott (Kathy) and two sisters, Jackie Garrett (Bobby) and Rita Fatheree (Mark); brother-in-law, Bobby Simpson; numerous nieces and nephews, and Michelle’s children, Emily and Ty Causey. He was predeceased by his parents; brothers, Donald Gene Scott and Rodney Scott and by his sister, Patricia Simpson.

The visitation and the service was held at RoseNeath Funeral Home in Bossier City, Louisiana.

Visitation was held on July 11, 2019, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The service was held on July 12, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. Kendall Docter and Rev. Raymond Wilkinson officiating. Interment followed at Haughton Cemetery in Haughton, Louisiana with U.S. Army Honors.

Douglas L.“Doug” Tubbs Haughton. LA - Douglas L. Tubbs, 88, of Haughton, La was called home July 6, 2019. Doug was born June 22, 1931 in Bossier City, La to Crosure and Eula Tubbs.

Doug served our country for two years as a member of the Army in Korea. He retired after 35 years of working for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development as a Heavy Equipment Operator. Doug had a love for dancing at the VFW, fishing, and gardening. He always seemed to have a smile on his face and loved his family very much.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Crosure and Eula Tubbs; his brother, Virgil Tubbs; sister, Billie Whadford; and his beloved spouse of 35 years, Rachel Lavern Tubbs.

He is survived by his sisters, Carol Middleton and husband George, and Vera Langston; his two sons, Robert Tubbs and Roy Tubbs and wife Lisa; his grandchildren, Cynthia Joncas and husband Brian, Stephanie Massei and husband Steve, Sharlot Cooper and husband Josh, Robert Tubbs Jr and wife Jessi; his great grandchildren, Nathan Joncas, Ian Joncas, and Corey Cooper as well as many nieces and nephews.

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The visitation was held on Thursday, July 11, 2019 from 6 p.m. -8 p.m., with funeral services held on Friday, July 12, 2019 at 9 a.m.

Both services were held at Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home in Haughton, LA. Honorary pallbearers were Robert Tubbs Jr, Steve Massei, Brian Joncas, Josh Cooper, and Hank Lochridge.

Interment followed at Plain Dealing Cemetery. The family received friends between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2019.

Kaye worked at Travelers Insurance from which she eventually retired. She was a loving and supportive, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Her favorite past time was spending time with family, which was her love and inspiration. She Mary Kaye Wyatt also enjoyed gardening, Bossier City, LA - Funeral bowling, softball, camping services for Kaye were held and fishing. at 10:00 a.m. on WednesLeft to cherish her memday July 10, 2019 at Boone ory are her children; son, Funeral Home. Officiating Mark Wyatt and wife Donwas Chaplin Jay Valentine. na; daughter, Tina Wyatt;

grandchildren, Joshua Disotell, Justin Smith and fiancé Reagan Dice, and Jessica Smith; great grandchildren, Caleb and Tessa Ray and Knox “Wyatt” Smith.

James D. Harmon Bossier City, LA - James Dayton Harmon was born on August 28, 1959 in Shreveport, Louisiana and passed away on July 13, 2019 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Visitation was held on July 16, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Hill Crest Funeral Home in Haughton, LA, with funeral service following at 2:00 p.m. in the Hillcrest Memorial Chapel.

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EMPLOYMENT PAUL DRIVER JR. & SON FARMS - 3 temporary workers needed in Turrell, AR, from approximately 8/4/2019 -12/15/2019. Must be 18 years or older. The company may conduct criminal background checks.

No minimum education required. Minimum of 3-month experience in operating farm machinery, planting, cultivating, and harvesting grain crops. Perform duties like, drive, operate farm machinery to plant, cultivate, harvest, and store grain crops. Attach farm implements, such as plow, disc and drill to tractor. Till soil: plant and cultivate grain.

Tow harvesting equipment. Drive, operate or use farming equipment and tools. Workers will perform a variety of duties such as lubricating and repairing farm machinery and driving grain trucks to transport crops to elevator or storage area. Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs. -All tools, supplies and equipment will be provided at no cost to workers. Must be able to obtain a driver’s license within 30-90 days of hire. Worker must be able to withstand working in the direct sunlight and weather conditions ranging from hot and humid weather, moderate rain and cold while performing their required job duties.

Workers should expect periods of little/no work during growing and harvest time. Hours and days of work may vary due to weather conditions. Proper work attire is required.

Due to possible Date of Need changes, worker is required to purchase travel insurance if available.

We will reimburse the worker for transportation cost (including travel insurance) and subsistence to the employers work site from the place of recruitment upon completion of 50 percent of the contract period. Transportation payment will be no less (and is not required to be more) than the most economical and reasonable common carrier transportation charges for the distances involved. A copy of the work contract or a copy of the ETA 790 in lieu of a work contract, and any modifications, will be provided to the worker on the day the work commences. If the employee is unable or unfit to perform the duties listed after the 14 day pretrial, the employee will receive warnings, hours may be reduced to the minimum allowed in the certified petition or terminated.

Workers will paid $11.33 per hour, three fourths guaranteed, 35 hours per week. Workers may be offered more than the standard hours of work in a single workday. Workers may volunteer to work additional hours when work is available. Hours of work may increase/ decrease depending on crop yield and or weather and can occur at anytime throughout the season.† Housing, equipment, and transportation is provided at no cost to workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of each workday. Workers must have a valid identification for I-9 preparation when they report to begin work.

Complete job description can be found at your local SWA/Job Center. Apply for this job at the State Workforce/Job Center office in your area. Please call for the nearest office in your area. AR (501) 268-8601, LA (318)6767705, OK (580) 3231341, TX (432) 263-837, Using Job Order number 2466500

REDLAND FARMS - 16 temporary workers needed in Houlka, MS approximately 08/20/2019 - 11/10/2019.

Applicants must be 18 years or older. Three (3) months experience needed in riding mechanical diggers, sorting and grading sweet potatoes.

Employer may conduct background checks on all new applicants for employment.

Sweet Potatoes -Use of mechanical digging equipment to dig potatoes. Must be able to sort, grade, and pack potatoes by size quality or type. *Safety training for use of farm equipment and tractors will be provided by the employer.

The ability of an employee to safely operate and use machinery will be left up to the discretion of management. To ensure the safety of all employees, those interested in operating machinery must be able to communicate with and adequately follow instructions given by management. Management reserves the right to restrict employees from operational duties who do not show proficiency to communicate effectively with management, and may therefore place other employees’ safety in risk. May transport workers to fields and or grocery store. A Valid driver’s license is required. General farm maintenance and other duties are required in farming operation maintenance, which includes but not limited to clearing ground of rocks, sticks & roots by hand, clear brush and trees.

Manually weeding fields by hand or using hand tools. All tools, supplies, and equipment will be provided at no cost to the workers. Work in extreme weather conditions. General Specifications and Physical Requirements of the Job: The majority of the workday will be spent on one’s feet and outdoors. Workers must be able to climb, stand, sit, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, bend (from the waist), push, pull, reach and lift. The lifting requirement is 5-60 lbs. Worker must be able to withstand working in the direct sunlight and weather conditions ranging from hot and humid weather, moderate rain and cold while performing their required job duties. No cell phone usage during working hours. Cell phone use will only be allowed during breaks and emergencies. Workers should expect periods of little/no work during harvesting time. Hours and days of work may vary due to weather conditions. Workers may be offered more than the standard hours of work in a single workday. Workers may volunteer to work additional hours when work is available.

Hours of work may increase/ decrease depending on crop yield and or weather and can occur at any time throughout the season. Due to possible Date of Need changes, worker is required to purchase travel insurance if available. We will reimburse the worker for transportation cost (including travel insurance) and subsistence to the employers work site from the place of recruitment upon completion of 50 percent of the contract period. Transportation payment will be no less (and is not required to be more) than the most economical and reasonable common carrier transportation charges for the distances involved. A copy of the work contract or a copy of the ETA 790 in lieu of a work contract, and any modifications, will be provided to the worker on the day the work commences. If the employee is unable or unfit to perform the duties listed after the 14 day pretrial, the employee will receive warnings, hours may be reduced to the minimum allowed in the certified petition or terminated. Workers will be paid $11.33 per hour, three fourth’s guarantee, 35 hours per week. Workers may be offered more than the standard hour in a single workday.

Workers may volunteer to work additional hours when work is available. Hours of work may increase/decrease depending on crop yield and or weather and can occur at any time throughout the season. Housing, equipment and transportation provided at no cost to workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of each workday. We participate in E-Verify. Workers must have valid identification for I-9 preparation when they report to begin work. Complete job description can be found at your local SWA/Job Center.

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RODGERS FARM - 8 Temporary workers needed in Calhoun County, MS, from approximately 08/25/2019 11/10/2019. Workers must be 18 years or older. Three months experience needed in riding the mechanical diggers, sorting and grading sweet potatoes. The company may conduct background checks. - All tools, supplies, and equipment will be provided at no cost to workers. Work in extreme weather conditions. Must be able to work with minimum supervision. Workers may be asked to operate farm equipment, drive all tractors (in the field), and implements on farm and any other equipment related to the harvesting of crops.

May also harvest the following: Purple Hull Peas, Watermelons, Beans and Corn. Harvesting Sweet Potatoes: Use of mechanical digging equipment to dig potatoes. May harvest sweet potatoes by hand with use of buckets. Must be able to sort, grade & pack potatoes by size quality or type. Load and unload boxes on trucks trailers or sweet potatoes harvesters.

Repair, maintain and clean all hand tools and mechanical equipment prior to and after use. Workers may be asked to operate tractor, pulling mechanical digger. May also operate skid loader to load and unload trucks and trailers. * Safety training for use of farm equipment and tractors will be provided. To ensure the safety of all employees, those interested in operating machinery must be able to communicate with and adequately follow instructions given by management. Management reserves the right to restrict employees from operational duties who do not show proficiency to effectively communicate with management, and may therefore place other employees’ safety in risk. ** May transport workers to fields and grocery store. Valid driver’s license required.†Lifting requirement 5-60 lbs. The majority of the workday is spent on one’s feet and outdoors. Workers should expect periods of little/ no work during harvest time.

Hours and days of work may vary due to weather conditions. Due to possible Date of Need changes, worker is required to purchase travel insurance if available. We will reimburse the worker for transportation cost (including travel insurance) and subsistence to the employers work site from the place of recruitment upon completion of 50 percent of the contract period. Transportation payment will be no less (and is not required to be more) than the most economical and reasonable common carrier transportation charges for the distances involved. A copy of the work contract or a copy of the ETA 790 in lieu of a work contract, and any modifications, will be provided to the worker on the day the work commences. If the employee is unable or unfit to perform the duties listed after the 14 day pretrial, the employee will receive warnings, hours may be reduced to the minimum allowed in the certified petition or terminated. Workers will be paid $11.33 per hour, three fourth’s guarantee, 35 hours per week. Workers may be offered more than the standard hours of work in a single workday. Workers may volunteer to work additional hours when work is available. Hours of work may increase/decrease depending on crop yield and or weather and can occur at any time throughout the season.

Housing, equipment and transportation provided at no cost to workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of each workday. We participate in the E-Verify program and workers must have valid identification for I-9 preparation when they report to begin work. Complete job description can be found at your local SWA/Job Center.

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SHAWN PEEBLES ORGANIC FARM, LLC - 15 temporary workers needed in White County, AR, from approximately 9/5/2019 11/01/2019. Must be 18 years or older. The company may conduct criminal background checks. Three months experience needed in mechanical diggers, sorting and grading sweet potatoes. Use wood to build and repair boxes for digger. -All tools, supplies and equipment will be provided at no cost to workers.

Harvesting Sweet Potatoes: Use of mechanical digging equipment to dig potatoes.

May harvest sweet potatoes by hand with use of buckets.

Must be able to sort, grade & pack potatoes by size quality or type. Load and unload boxes on trucks trailers or sweet potatoes harvesters. Build or repair barns, or potato shed.

Workers may be asked to operate tractor, pulling mechanical digger. May also operate skid loader to load and unload trucks and trailers. * Safety training for use of farm equipment and tractors will be provided. To ensure the safety of all employees, those interested in operating machinery must be able to communicate with and adequately follow instructions given by management. Management reserves the right to restrict employees from operational duties who do not show proficiency to effectively communicate with management, and may therefore place other employees’ safety in risk. ** May transport workers to fields and grocery store. Valid driver’s license required. The lifting requirement is 5-60 lbs.

The majority of the workday is spent on one’s feet and outdoors. Workers may stand in one place for any period of time. Worker must be able to withstand working in the direct sunlight and weather conditions ranging from hot and humid weather, moderate rain and cold while performing their required job duties.

Workers should expect periods of little/no work. Hours and days of work may vary due to weather conditions.

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JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF P. O. Box 850 BENTON, LA 71006 PARISH OF BOSSIER 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF LOUISIANA Suit No: (08) 157238

GMFS LLC VS BRANDON FORGEY

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 24, 2019, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TOWIT:: LOT 33, FOREST HILLS SUBDIVISION, UNIT 3, A SUBDIVISION OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 1207, PAGES 564-565 OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA; SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, SERVITUDES, RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND OUTSTANDING MINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORD AFFECTING THE PROPERTY.

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) 158618

CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC. VS AUDREY YVONNE GILLIAM

BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2019, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TOWIT::

LOT 2, DOGWOOD PARK, UNIT 13, A SUBDIVISION OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 583, PAGE 387 OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON, HAVING A MUNICIPAL ADDRESS OF 2637 BEAVERWOOD CIRCLE, HAUGHTON, LA 71037.

AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: ONE HUNDRED NINETEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED THREE AND 14 / 100 ($119,503.14) DOLLARS, ALONG WITH INTEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEES AND ALL OTHER COSTS OF SUIT. JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER BOSSIER Parish ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: Rader Jackson 1010 Common St. Suite 1500 New Orleans, LA 70112 504-581-9444 July 17, 2019 August 21, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S OFFICE

JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF P. O. Box 850 BENTON, LA 71006 PARISH OF BOSSIER 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF LOUISIANA Suit No: (08) 158434

STANDARD MORTGAGE CORPORATION VS SHANI SANTELLE COCHRAN A/K/A SHANI SANTELLE SAMONS COCHRAN WIFE OF/AND MIKE COCHRAN A/K/A MIKE EUGENE COCHRAN

FOR CASH, WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2019, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TOWIT::

SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S OFFICE

JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF P. O. Box 850 BENTON, LA 71006

PARISH OF BOSSIER 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LOT 69, SWAN LAKE SUBDIVISION, UNIT STATE OF LOUISIANA 10, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY, BOSSIER PARISH, Suit No: (08) 158945 LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 450, VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FIPAGE 220-221, REGISTRY NO. 234114, OF NANCE, INC. THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF BOSSIER VS PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ROY BAKER, MILTON BAKER AND ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS JOHNNYE EDWARDS LOCATED THEREON. GEO NO. 135621

BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID SALE ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMSALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: BERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO NINETY-ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL SEVENTY AND 70 / 100 ($91,170.70) DOL- PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, LARS, ALONG WITH INTEREST, ATTOR- TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, NEY’S FEES AND ALL OTHER COSTS OF FOR CASH, WITH THE BENEFIT OF APSUIT. PRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, BOSSIER Parish 2019, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING DEATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: SCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN Foerstner G. Meyer PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TO639 Loyola Avenue, Suite 1800 WIT:: New Orleans, LA 70113 504-522-8256 A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 32, July 17, 2019 TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 11 WEST, August 21, 2019 DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT A POINT Bossier Press-Tribune ON THE NORTH RIGHTY-OF-WAY LINE OF THE LOUISIANA AND ARKANSAS AND ARKANSAS RAILWAY 839 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 19, NORTH, RANGE 11 WEST, BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND RUN NORTH 771.75 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF RUN THENCE WEST 1330 FEET, THENCE P. O. Box 850 RUN NORTH 98.25, THENCE RUN EAST BENTON, LA 71006 1330 FEET, THENCE RUN SOUTH 98.25 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, PARISH OF BOSSIER CONTAINING THREE ACRES, MORE OR 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LESS, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS STATE OF LOUISIANA AND IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON LESS AND EXCEPT A 98.25’ X Suit No: (08) 159040 443.28’ TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 1 ACRE, MORE OR FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION LESS, LOCATED IN THE EASTERN PORVS TION OF SUBJECT PROPERTY MORE CHRISTAN GAYLE WOODCOCK FULLY DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT A KENNEDY AND JOSHUA DANIEL POINT ON THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY KENNEDY LINE OF L. & A. RAILROAD 839 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER

BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, SALE ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMRANGE 11 WEST, THENCE RUN NORTH BERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO 771.75 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL NING, THENCE WEST 443.28 FEET, PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, THENCE NORTH 98.25 FEET, THENCE TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, EAST 443.28 FEET, THENCE SOUTH FOR CASH, WITH THE BENEFIT OF AP98.25 FEET TO POINT OF BEGINNING. PRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, FIFTY-SEVEN THOUSAND FOUR HUN2019, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 DRED FIFTEEN AND 15 / 100 ($57,415.15) AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING DEDOLLARS, ALONG WITH INTEREST, ATSCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN TORNEY’S FEES AND ALL OTHER PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TOCOSTS OF SUIT. WIT::

SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S OFFICE

LOT 211, REPLAT OF SHADY GROVE SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 4, A SUBDIVISION OF BOSSIER CITY, BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 275, PAGES 426-427 OF THE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON.

AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: ONE HUNDRED EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY AND 54 / 100 ($108,820.54) 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: Stacy G. Butler 2111 Quail Run Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4127 225-761-0001

June 12, 2019 July 17, 2019

BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND Bossier Press-Tribune SALE ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER,

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

ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: Karen E. Trevathan 8235 YMCA Plaza Drive Suite 400 Baton Rouge, LA 70810 225-334-9222 June 12, 2019 July 17, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 7, 2019, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider approval of the application of Stephanie J. Hardaway to the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission for a Conditional Use Approval for dog boarding, grooming and daycare business, located at the southeast corner of Benton Road and Courtney Lane, in Section 29, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Doug Rimmer, President Bossier Parish Police Jury

July 10, 17 and 24, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

BUICK 1G4BP69Y0FX411958 is stored at Kenny’s Towing, 3385 Old Minden Rd, Bossier City LA 71112. If all current charges are not paid and vehicle claimed by owner by 8/1/2019, a Permit to Sell may be obtained.

July 10 and 17, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

LEGAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS BID # P19-17

Notice is hereby given that the Purchasing Department of the City of Bossier City, Municipal Complex, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, Louisiana, will receive sealed bids until 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 6, 2019, for Parks & Recreation Sports Lighting Replacement. Bids will then be publicly opened and read aloud in the Council Chambers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

July 10, 17 and 31, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION

Registration # SEX0699

I, Windall Dawon Simmons, have been convicted of Indecent Behavior with Juveniles. My address is 609 Anthony Street, Bossier City, LA 71112.

Race: Afr Amer Sex: Male DOB: 08-13-1980 Height: 6’ 02” Weight: 195 Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown

Alias: None Scars: None Marks: None Prosthesis: None Piercing: None Tattoo: R_hand: Hard R_arm: Popeye L_hand: Head L_arm: RSE Chest: Louisiana Back: Simmons Neck: Trevion R_arm: STL R_arm: WDS L_arm: Love L_arm: Tiger Head Chest: Heart R_leg: Yo Sammity Sam Neck: Donnie R_arm: Fluer de Leis R_arm: Spider Web L_arm: EST 1980 L_arm: Spider Web Chest: Katrina L_leg: Faith

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 10 and 17, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

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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) 159376

DITECH FINANCIAL LLC VS SEAN CHRISTOPHER BELCHER A/K/A SEAN C. BELCHER A/K/A SEAN BELCHER

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 28, 2019, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TOWIT:: LOT ELEVEN (11), CORRECTION PLAT OF LOTS 9 THROUGH 12; 21 THROUGH 28, 37 THROUGH 44, 53 THROUGH 60 AND 89 THROUGH 92, SOUTHGATE TOWNHOUSES, UNIT 1, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY, BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER THAT PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 583 PAGE 715 OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON AND ALL RIGHTS THERETO BELONGING, AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: TWENTY-FOUR THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THREE AND 29 / 100 ($24,203.29) DOLLARS, ALONG WITH INTEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEES AND ALL OTHER COSTS OF SUIT. JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER BOSSIER Parish ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: Corey J. Giroir 13541 Tiger Bend Road Baton Rouge, LA 70817 225-756-0373 July 17, 2019 August 21, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S OFFICE

JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF P. O. Box 850 BENTON, LA 71006 PARISH OF BOSSIER 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF LOUISIANA Suit No: (08) 159535

THE MONEY SOURCE, INC. VS ROY STROUD AND ELMARIE BROWN STROUD

BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2019, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TOWIT:: LOT FORTY-SEVEN (47), GREENACRES PLACE, UNIT 1, A SUBDIVISION IN BOSSIER CITY, BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 583, PAGES 155 THROUGH 158 OF THE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS SITUATED THEREON WITH GEO # 140824 AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF:

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2019 13

ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY-TWO AND 93 / 100 ($173,382.93) DOLLARS, ALONG WITH INTEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEES AND ALL OTHER COSTS OF SUIT. JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER BOSSIER Parish ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: Rader Jackson 1010 Common St. Suite 1500 New Orleans, LA 70112 504-581-9444

SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION

SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION

Registration # SEX0695

I, Antonio Demone Brown, have been convicted of Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile (Sexually Motivated).

My address is 2129 Ford Street, Bossier City, LA 71112.

July 17, 2019 August 21, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 7, 2019, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider approval of the plat of the proposed development of HRWN Bossier Subdivision, located in Section 9, Township 16 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Doug Rimmer, President Bossier Parish Police Jury July 10, 17 and 24, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 7, 2019, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider approval of the plat of the proposed development of Dogwood South Estates Subdivision, located in Section 9, Township 18 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Doug Rimmer, President Bossier Parish Police Jury July 10, 17 and 24, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

Notice of Public Sale of property to satisfy a landlord’s lien(Title 10). Sale to be held on July 27th, 2019 at 10 am Bossier City Self Storage 1702 Benton Road Bossier La. 71111. Cleanup deposit is required. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale. Unit items sold for cash to highest bidder. Property includes the contents of spaces of the following tenants-Stacy M. Howell, Chandra Pouncy, Margie A Larkins, Quintina Miles, James Jackson Shenerrica Cook, Shelly A Stewart, JoAnn Dykes, Brenetha E Robinson, and Billy Johnson. The contents included are general household goods, furniture, auto parts and miscellaneous boxes, totes and items. Contact Amanda at 318-747-3885 or by emailing bossierselfstorage@rci-development.com.

July 17, 2019 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 29, 2019, 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 Elma Kelly requesting a Special Exception Use for a front yard carport cover located at 1519 Leslie Street, Bossier City, Louisiana.

The application of Chastity Wright requesting a Special Exception Use to place a 32’ x 60’ manufactured home at 1180 Adner Road, Haughton, Louisiana.

The application of Joe Partain requesting a rear yard variance for Nicky’s Mexican Restaurant located at 1400 Airline Drive, Bossier City, Louisiana.

The application of Joe Partain requesting a side yard variance for Nicky’s Mexican Restaurant located at 1400 Airline Drive, Bossier City, Louisiana.

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

July 17, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids will be received by the Bossier Parish Law Enforcement District until the hour of 10:00 A.M., on July 30, 2019 at the office of Coyle Engineering Co., Inc. located at 3925 Benton Road, Bossier City, Louisiana 71111, at which time bids will be opened and read aloud by the Bossier Sheriff or his designated representative.

Afr Amer Race: Male Sex: 40 Age: 5’ 07” Height: 145 Weight: Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown

Alias: Scars: Marks: Prosthesis: Piercing: Tattoo:

I, Jessie Black, have been convicted of Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile. My address is 171 Black Road, Benton, LA 71006.

Afr Amer Race: Male Sex: 47 Age: 6’ 01” Height: 245 Weight: Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown

x Bud Alias: None Scars: None Marks: Prosthesis: None Piercing: None Tattoo: None

None None None None None None

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 10 and 17, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

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 10 and 17, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION

SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION

REGISTRATION: #SEX0700

REGISTRATION: #SEX0595

I, Rex Alton Tuggle, have been convicted of Indecent Behavior with Juveniles (Sexually Motivated). My address is 1139 Boone Street, Bossier City, LA 71112.

Caucasian Race: Male Sex: 52 Age: 5’ 09” Height: 150 Weight: Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Blue

Alton Tuggle John E. Tuggle Rex E. Tuggle None Scar: None Mark: Prosthesis: None None Piercing: Tattoo: L_forearm: State of LA (jail bars) Back: cross, heart on left Alias:

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 10 and 17, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

Registration # SEX0018

I, Daniel Scott Niederhelman, have been convicted of Criminal Sexual Conduct - Second Degree (Person under thirteen, defendant 17 years of age or older).

My address is 2832 Stafford Street, Bossier City, LA 71112.

Race: Caucasian Sex: Male Age: 31 Height: 5’ 10” Weight: 180 Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Blue

Alias: Daniel Scott Periban Scar: None Mark: None Prosthesis: None Piercing: None Tattoo: Upper_L_arm: Snake Daggar cross R_forearm: Upper_R_arm: Nathan 5/2/06

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 17 and 24, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

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Project Name:

BOSSIER PARISH LAW ENFORCEMENT DISTRICT SHOTGUN RANGE (Access Road, Parking Lot and Building)

Project Location:

2860 Old Plain Dealing Rd, Plain Dealing, Louisiana 71064

Standard General Conditions of the Construction Contract: Prepared by Engineers’ Joint Contract Documents Committee, as amended by these Bid Documents, shall govern this project.

In accordance with Act No. 590 of the 2008 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature, bids may be submitted electronically at www.bidsync.com. Vendors/Contractors who decide to submit electronic bids will also have to pay an annual fee for digital signatures as required by state law. Contractors who submit electronic bonds will need to pay an annual fee to http://surety2000.com.

Bid Documents will be issued in digital format, free of charge, and may be obtained from Coyle Engineering Co., Inc. on/after July 3, 2019. Printed Bid Documents may be obtained from Coyle Engineering Co., Inc., upon receipt of a deposit in the amount of $25.00 for each set of documents. Deposit for the first set is fully refundable, to all bona fide prime bidders who submit a bid, upon return of the documents in good condition no later than 10 days following receipt of bids. The deposit of all other sets of documents will be refunded 50% upon return of documents as stated above. General Contractors not submitting a bid on the project will be refunded 50% of plan deposit upon return of bid documents within 10 days after receipt of bids.

All inquiries shall be directed to Mr. Micha Duffy, PE, Coyle Engineering Co., Inc., Phone: 318-746-8987.

An acceptable Bid Bond, cashier's check, or certified check payable to Bossier Parish Law Enforcement District in an amount not less than five-percent (5%) of the bid must accompany the bid. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and Payment Bond equal to One Hundred Percent (100%) of the contract amount.

Any surety bond written for a public works project shall be written by a surety or insurance company on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies which is published annually in the Federal Register, or by a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A-rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide to write individual bonds up to ten percent of policy holders' surplus as shown in the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide or by an insurance company that is either domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents and is Licensed to write surety bonds.

BID GUARANTEE: No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids. All applicable local, state, federal laws and regulations shall apply.

Bids shall be submitted on an official proposal form furnished by the Engineer with the bid package. Those submitted otherwise may not be considered or accepted. Bid shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and shall be plainly marked as "BID FOR BOSSIER SHERIFF SHOTGUN RANGE". Contractor's name, address, and license number shall also be clearly shown on the bid envelope.

The Bossier Parish Law Enforcement District reserves the right to reject any or all bids subject to the Public Bid Law for just cause.

BOSSIER PARISH LAW ENFORCEMENT DISTRICT

July 3, 10 and 17, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received by the Receptionist in the Bossier Parish Police Jury Office at 204 Burt Boulevard, Benton, Louisiana, until the hour of 2:00 P.M., (CST), Monday, August 5, 2019, at which time bids will be opened read aloud in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, by the Purchasing Agent or his designated representative.

New Public Restroom at Parish Camp Project No. 2018-522 Bid Documents may be obtained from Civil Design Group, LLC, upon receipt of a deposit in the amount of $50.00 for each set of documents. Deposit for the first set is fully refundable, to all bonafide prime bidders who submit a bid, upon return of the documents in good condition no later than ten (10) days following receipt of bids. The deposit on all other sets of documents will be refunded fifty percent (50%) upon return of documents as stated above. General Contractors not submitting a bid on the project will be refunded fifty percent (50%) of plan deposit upon return of bid documents within ten (10) days after receipt of bids. Bidding documents will be available at the address below on or about 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 10, 2019.

All inquiries shall be directed to: Civil Design Group, LLC. 601 Spring Street, Suite B Shreveport, Louisiana 71101 (318) 674-9616 phone (318) 459-9166 fax Work on this Project includes all work as indicated in the Construction Documents (Bid Documents), which includes Drawings, Project Manual and Addenda (if any).

NOTE: BIDS SHALL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CONTRACTORS WHO ARE LICENSED UNDER LOUISIANA CONTRACTORS LICENSING LAW FOR THE MAJOR CLASSIFICATION OF “BUILDING CONSTRUCTION”.

Bids must be accompanied by a bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the Total Bid (including any Alternates). Bid Security must be in the form of a cashier’s check, certified check or a satisfactory bid bond written by a company with a current A. M. Best Rating of ‘A-’ (Excellent), Financial Size Category ‘VII’ with a ‘Stable’ Outlook and licensed in the State of Louisiana.

The successful bidder will be required to furnish the following bonds written by a company with a current A. M. Best Rating of ‘A-’ (Excellent), Financial Size Category ‘VII’ with a ‘Stable’ Outlook and licensed in the State of Louisiana: Performance Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount; Payment Bond in an amount equal to fifty percent (50%) of the contract amount; and Maintenance Bond in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the contract amount.

The Contract Time shall be One Hundred and Twenty (120) calendar days. Liquidated Damages, as provided for in the Contract Documents, will apply for each consecutive calendar day that the Work is not completed beyond the date One Hundred and Twenty (120) calendar days after the date of commencement of the Work fixed in the Notice to Proceed, subject to such adjustments of the Contract Time as may be made according to the terms of the Contract Documents. Said sums shall in no event be construed to be a penalty; but only as damages fixed and agreed upon in advance.

No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after actual date of the opening thereof.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids with just cause. Bids which deviate from the Construction Documents will not be considered.

In accordance with Act No. 590 of the 2008 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature bids may be submitted electronically at www.bidsync.com. Vendors/Contractors who decide to submit electronic bids will also have to pay an annual fee for digital signatures as required by state law. Contractors who submit electronic bonds will need to pay an annual fee to http://surety2000.com/ RACHEL HAUSER, SECRETARY DOUG RIMMER, PRESIDENT BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY

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Request for Qualification (RFQ) Statements FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES For GOHSEP – HMGP Drainage Project Bossier Parish, Louisiana The Bossier Parish Police Jury has received a grant from the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) providing the funding necessary for Phase I for Bossier Parish – Bossier Parish Lucky Estates Storm Water Mitigation. The Parish is interested in procuring an individual or firm to provide HMGP Engineering Services for Phase I of the drainage project as identified in the HMGP grant agreement. The project amount is $117,600.00, with $88,200.00 being available through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) under DR-4263, and $29,400.00 being through a required non-federal match provided by the Bossier Parish Police Jury.

All responses will be evaluated in accordance with the selection criteria and corresponding point system which is identified in the package. The Bossier Parish Police Jury will begin negotiations with the respondents obtaining the highest score in the evaluation process.

Interested parties are invited to secure a copy of the selection criteria from the Bossier Parish Police Jury and shall submit a copy of their qualification statements on LE-1/LA-1 by no later than 2:00 p.m., August 9, 2019, to: Doug Rimmer Parish President P.O. Box 70 204 Burt Blvd.

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(318) 965-2329 Qualification Statements shall include firm ownership information, when applicable, and proposed sub-consultants. Interested parties with questions may contact the Bossier Parish Engineering department at nkha@bossierparishla.gov. Questions may be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., August 2, 2019. Firm evaluations will be performed by BPPJ staff and committees. Final selection will be made by the BPPJ based on the highest score in the evaluation process. Selection is anticipated within sixty (60) days of submission deadline.

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION STATEMENTS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES The Bossier Parish Police Jury has received a grant from the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) providing the funding necessary for Phase I for the Bossier Parish – Bossier Parish Lucky Estates Storm Water Mitigation. The Jury is accepting Statements of Qualifications from engineers for engineering, designs, H&H study, right-of-way acquisition preparation activities, and permitting to implement this grant.

The scope of services which the engineer must be qualified to perform are as follows: 1. Engineering, Design, and H&H Study; 2. Surveying; 3. Right-of-Way Acquisition Preparation Activities; 4. Permitting; 5. Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) zip file based on study with supporting documentation; 6. Revised Scope of Work (SOW) for Phase II construction; 7. Revised budget estimate for Phase II construction.

Respondents will be evaluated on the basis of written materials submitted in the qualification statements and according to the following criteria:

1) Familiarity with similar projects (Total Possible Points 25) a)More than 15 similar projects 25 pts. b)More than 10 similar projects 15 pts c)less than 10 similar projects 5 pts 2) Past Performance with (Total Possible Points 25) a)The local government agency 15 pts 10 pts b)Other government agency 3) Capacity to perform work (Total Possible Points 25) a)Adequate staff to perform works 15 pts. b)Plans and specs can be completed within 6 10 pts. months of award 4) Length of time the firm or project engineer has been in business.

(Total Possible Points 15) a)Over 10 years 15 pts. b)5 to 10 years 10 pts. c)less than 5 years 5 pts In the event of a tie, the firm which has the most knowledge of the specific problem associated with the proposed project will be chosen. Such knowledge must have been obtained by previous experience with the local governing body regarding the affected infrastructure.

The selection of finalists to be interviewed, if required, will be based on an evaluation of the written responses. The Bossier Parish Police Jury will determine which firm will be selected to enter into contract negotiation. Unsuccessful offers will be notified as soon as possible.

Only one copy of the Statement of Qualifications should be provided. All responses must be received not later than 2:00 p.m., August 9, 2019. Mailed proposals should be addressed to the Bossier Parish Police Jury, H.M.G.P., Lucky Estates, P.O. Box 70, 204 Burt Blvd., Benton, LA. 71006.

No on-site or telephone interviews will be conducted unless initiated by the Bossier Parish Police Jury. Questions concerning the Request for Qualification Statements should be addressed to the Bossier Parish Police Jury at (318)-965-2329.

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

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BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY BENTON, LOUISIANA MINUTES June 19, 2019 www.bossierparishla.gov The Bossier Parish Police Jury met in regular and legal session on the 19th day of June, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana. The President, Mr. Doug Rimmer, called the meeting to order.

The invocation was given by Mr. Glenn Benton, and the pledge of allegiance was led by Mr. Jerome Darby. The Parish Secretary, Ms. Rachel Hauser, called the roll, with all members present, as follows: Mr. Rick Avery Mr. Jerome Darby Ms. Wanda Bennett Mr. Mac Plummer Mr. Doug Rimmer Mr. Glenn Benton Mr. Bob Brotherton Mr. Tom Salzer Mr. Jimmy Cochran Mr. Fred Shewmake Mr. Jack Skaggs Mr. Norman Craig, Excused *** 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. *** Motion was made by Mr. Shewmake, seconded by Mr. Darby, to adopt the minutes of the May 1, 2019, and May 15, 2019, regular meetings, and the May 15, 2019, Finance Committee meeting, as published.

The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously. *** Mr. Jeff Wyatt was unable to attend today’s meeting. Presentation of a Resolution of appreciation to Mr. Jeff Wyatt will be at the July 3, 2019, regular meeting. *** Ms. Ginger Adam Corley, lobbyist, presented a report on the 2019 Regular Legislative Session. She stated that the 2019 Regular Session was a fiscal session in nature, and the last year in the term as this is an election year.

Ms. Corley stated that House Bill 578 is a result of the BP settlement funds from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon rig explosion and oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. She stated that this bill allows for a one-time fund to be used on infrastructure projects. She further stated that the bill was presented by Representative Tanner Magee from southeast Louisiana. Ms. Corley stated that Representative Magee requested that these funds be used for the LA 415 connector project in West Baton Rouge Parish ($125 million) and phase two of the LA 1 improvement project between Golden Meadow and Leeville ($150 million).

Ms. Corley stated that House Bill 578 was passed, but the funds will now be used for 10 projects statewide at approximately $53 million - $700 million annually over the next 13 years. She stated that monies allocated will help the state pay for bonds and other borrowing costs required by these projects. Ms. Corley stated that it is anticipated that Bossier Parish may possibly receive $40 million for the On-System Bridge Program and $100 million for the I-49 North Inner-City Connector in Caddo Parish. She stated that these funds are a twenty percent (20%) match for the federal government to appropriate the remainder of the eighty percent (80%) funds. She further stated that she will be working closely with the congressional delegation on these funds, as well as funds for the Jimmie Davis Bridge project.

Ms. Corley discussed House Bill 542 which was passed. She stated that House Bill 542 sets up a statewide regulatory framework for transportation network companies, such as Uber and Lyft. She stated that ordinances adopted by the police jury provides regulations for transportation network companies, but does not provide for a fee; therefore, the parish will fall under the state statute which allows for the parish to charge a fee. She further stated that the state will regulate the fee through the Department of Transportation and Development.

Ms. Corley discussed the Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP), stating that there were efforts by other parishes to change the current rules that have been established to govern ITEP and penalties for non-compliance, and ratify establishment of protocols for ITEP applications. She stated that the current rules for ITEP are not feasible for some parishes, but those efforts to change the rules did not get approved. She further stated that if there are any changes to ITEP regulations, she would notify Mr. Altimus.

Ms. Corley discussed House Bill 57 which would have set up state centralized collection of state and local sales taxes, but the measure did not advance from committee due to opposition from sheriffs and some local governments.

Ms. Corley stated that a bill was presented to phase out the .45 of the 4.45 state sales tax, but the Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Committee defeated the bill late in the session.

Ms. Corley stated that the Parish Transportation Fund was fully funded in House Bill 105.

Ms. Corley discussed House Bill 2, the state’s capital outlay bill, stating that available funds were increased for the LTRI. She stated that the parish has $6 million in Priority 1 and $15 million in Priority 5. She provided additional information on Bossier Parish Capital Outlay projects and funds.

Ms. Corley discussed internet sales tax collections. She stated that House Bill 551 allows for the increase of the per diem amount paid for housing individuals in parish jails or facilities to $25.39 for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 to $26.39 for Fiscal Year 2020-2021.

Ms. Corley discussed several bills associated with cybersecurity. She stated that House Bill 46 enacted the Louisiana Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act and provides a framework for sharing cybersecurity information under Louisiana law that is consistent with federal law. She further stated that the additional bill provided for criminal penalties for theft of information.

Ms. Corley discussed a bill that allows cities and parishes to regulate lowspeed scooters. She stated that she will be working with the parish and metropolitan planning commission on setting regulations in the event that there is a request for low-speed scooters in the city and parish.

Ms. Corley discussed House Bill 174 which increases the annual appropriation for the councils on aging. She stated that the new law allows for $2.50 for every person age 60 or older in a parish or $100,000.00, whichever is greater, and caps the statewide appropriation at $6.9 million.

Ms. Corley discussed House Bill 200 which will provide for a study of the public bid contract limit. She stated that the public bid contract limit has not been increased in quiet some time.

Ms. Corley reviewed bills that did not pass during the session. She stated that some of the bills that did not pass were reform to Capital Outlay, the Omnibus Premium Reduction Act, and a bill to allow cities and parishes to establish their own minimum wage.

She further stated that fantasy sports betting passed in 47 of the parishes in Louisiana.

Ms. Corley stated that the author of the bill was required to return this year to set up a regulatory framework and required to pass a tax for this to move forward. She stated that this matter was hung up with sports betting, and did not pass. She anticipates that it will return next year. She provided additional information on fantasy sports betting, and advised that she will continue to monitor this matter.

Ms. Corley stated that this is an election year and there are several term limited house members and senators. She stated that qualifying for candidates ends August 8, 2019. She further stated that there will be a large number of new members representing the State of Louisiana.

Ms. Corley expressed appreciation to the delegation for their continued efforts to support Bossier Parish.

Ms. Bennett expressed appreciation to Ms. Corley and her continued efforts to represent Bossier Parish.

Ms. Corley stated that Senate Concurrent Resolution 85 by Senator Barrow Peacock and Representative Dodie Horton commends Ms. Wanda Bennett on her many contributions to public service. Senator Peacock presented the resolution to Ms. Bennett and expressed appreciation for her years of service and dedication to the citizens of Bossier Parish.

Senator Peacock expressed appreciation to Ms. Corley for her dedication and service to Bossier Parish. *** Senator Peacock introduced Mr. Eddie Rispone, candidate for Louisiana Governor. Mr. Rispone introduced himself and stated that as Governor, the citizens of Louisiana will come first. He stated that the State of Louisiana should be a thriving state, and he will work to ensure that Louisiana thrives in all areas. *** Mr. Dave Smith stated that he is the Executive Director for the Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program, which is part of the Biomedical Research Foundation. He introduced several members of his team that were present at today’s meeting. He stated that his organization is made up of five full-time employees.

Mr. Smith stated that EAP is a one-stop shop business accelerator, and their job is to take a start-up or existing company and help the company move forward and help it grow.

Mr. Smith stated that EAP has been in business for approximately five years and began as a private/public partnership in Caddo Parish, LA. He stated that in that time period, they saw over 700 ideas and launched 70 technology based companies. He provided additional information pertaining to the assistance provided to the companies assisted

by EAP, and their success.

Mr. Smith provided additional information pertaining to the success of EAP and the number and types of jobs created.

Mr. Smith stated that he has received only four referrals from Bossier Parish, and is working to ensure that more referrals are received in the future. *** Ms. Ashley Busada, North Louisiana Economic Partnership, provided an update on economic development and expressed appreciation to the police jury for its continued support.

Ms. Busada stated that last year YoungWilliams, a call center, located in the Louisiana Boardwalk in the City of Bossier City, became operational in February of 2019 with 60 employees.

Ms. Busada stated that Duckwater Services, LLC, a transportation service center, recently located in Haughton, LA. She stated that Duckwater Services, LLC, also brought two tenants with them, Miller Maintenance Services and Frac-N-Vac Tanks. She further stated that a ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled in August of 2019.

Ms. Busada reported on marketing trips that NLEP has attended. She provided information pertaining to TECHBY20, which is a group created to nurture the technology ecosystems in North Louisiana along the Interstate 20 corridor. She stated that TECHBY20 launched a new “Business to Business Mixer” in February at Red River Brewing in Shreveport. Ms. Busada stated that the mixers are held once a month, and have been well attended. She stated that a TECHBY20 Ecosystem Symposium is scheduled for November 13, 2019, in Shreveport, LA. Ms. Busada stated that on January 23, 2019, TECHBY20 also launched the first meeting of the North Louisiana CIO/CTO Roundtable. She stated that the meeting was well attended, and follow-up focus group meetings have been held mapping the Interstate 20 technology ecosystem and local talent development.

Ms. Busada provided an update on the Work Ready Communities Initiative and the North Louisiana STEM Education Initiative, as well as the 2019 North Louisiana Manufacturing Week. *** Ms. Mary Defrieze stated that she and her siblings own heir property off Bellevue Road and are requesting to subdivide an approximate 58.984-acre tract of land into five (5) tracts. She stated that the Bossier City-Metropolitan Planning Commission and the Bossier Parish Engineering Department have advised that the tract of land cannot be subdivided without a publicly dedicated road built to parish standards. Ms. Defrieze stated that the tract of land has been used as agricultural land and there are no plans to change the use of the land at this time.

Ms. Defrieze stated that they have also been told that they cannot sell the tract of land until a publicly dedicated road is built. She, as well as other representatives of the family, stated that refusal by the MPC and parish to allow them to subdivide the larger tract of land presents a financial burden on the family. It was further stated that the property is currently used as pastureland for cattle, and they do not wish for the public to have access to the property.

Ms. Defrieze stated that the property has been surveyed and divided as requested by the parish, but they are now being told that the property cannot be subdivided without a publicly dedicated road being built to access the tracts of land. She requested that the proposed Estate Partition be approved without the necessity of a publicly dedicated road.

Mr. Sam Marsiglia, Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission, stated that in 2004 when the United Development Code was adopted, it was determined that access easements to property being subdivided into multiple lots would no longer be allowed and a private or public road built to the parish road standards would be required.

He stated that the proposed Estate Partition of Hilda Crochet Martinez Santora provides for an access easement to the proposed tracts of land, which the MPC could not recommend for approval to the MPC board as it would be in violation of parish regulations.

Mr. Marsiglia stated that the tract of land as a whole can be sold, but the tract of land cannot be subdivided without a private or public road being built to parish road standards.

Ms. Carlotta Askew-Brown, Bossier-City Parish MCP, stated that this issue is becoming more common in Bossier Parish. Mr. Marsiglia stated that it was determined that there are some parishes that make allowances for subdivision of property without the necessity of a private or publicly dedicated road.

Mr. Jackson stated that when dealing with heir property, once the property is subdivided, an heir may choose to sell their tract of land, and if there is no private or publicly dedicated road, the parish will be requested to build a road for the individual who purchased the tract of land. He stated that the law was placed into effect in order to protect the parish from these types of issues. He further stated that Ms. Defrieze and her family can choose to continue to own the property in their undivided interests, sell the tract of land as a whole tract, or build a private or publicly dedicated road to parish road standards for access to the proposed subdivided tracts of land.

Ms. Defrieze stated that the parish is prohibiting her and her family from choosing what they can do with their property, and restricts her and her family from financially supporting themselves.

Ms. Defrieze asked for verification in writing as to what they are allowed to do with the tract of land. Mr. Jackson stated that the Unified Development Code provides the laws in writing as to requirements for subdividing tracts of land. *** Mr. Larry Conkle was not present. *** Motion was made by Mr. Benton, seconded by Mr. Shewmake, to award the bid for Contract II – 10” Raw Water Line for Well No. 4 – Phase I, Project No. 2019104, to Budd’s Construction of Haughton, LLC, in the amount of $47,605.20, low bidder meeting bid specifications in accordance with bids received on June 13, 2019, and to authorize the execution of documents.

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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: Budd’s Construction of Haughton, LLC $47,605.20 $64,463.00 Bayou Country Contractors & Irrigation, LLC ASB Utility Construction, LLC $64,630.00 TGS Contractors, Inc. $67,434.00 RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session on this 19th day of June, 2019, that William R. Altimus, Parish Administrator, or Doug Rimmer, President, be and is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the Bossier Parish Police Jury, any and all documents or contracts in connection with the bid from Budd’s Construction of Haughton, LLC, in the amount of $47,605.20 for Contract II – 10” Raw Water Line for Well No. 4 – Phase I, Project No. 2019-104.

The resolution was offered by Mr. Benton, seconded by Mr. Shewmake. Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 19th day of June, 2019.

DOUG RIMMER, PRESIDENT RACHEL D. HAUSER PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY *** Motion was made by Mr. Brotherton, seconded by Mr. Salzer, to award the bid for the demolition of homes located at 225 Shadow Ridge Drive, Bossier City, LA, in the amount of $15,994.00, 631 Pine Cone Drive, Haughton, LA, in the amount of $8,750.00, and 633 Pine Cone Drive, Haughton, LA, in the amount of $8,572.00, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program FEMA-1792-DR-LA, Project #0031, and 223 Shadow Ridge Drive, Bossier City, LA, in the amount of $22,138.00, and 301 Shadow Ridge Drive, Bossier City, LA, in the amount of $21,905.00, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program FEMA-4263-DR-LA, Project #007, to Strong’s Backhoe Service, low bidder meeting bid specifications in accordance with bids received on June 14, 2019.

The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously. Bid results are as follows: 225 Shadow Ridge Drive, Bossier City, LA, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program FEMA-1792DR-LA, Project #0031 Bidder: Bid Amount: Strong’s Backhoe Service $15,994.00 $26,000.00 3 Gen Construction B&P Enterprises Bid rejected due to no acknowledgement of Addendum No. 1 $19,974.00 SEMS 631 Pine Cone Drive, Haughton, LA, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program FEMA-1792-DRLA, Project #0031 Bid Amount: Bidder: Strong’s Backhoe Service $8,750.00 3 Gen Construction $9,000.00 Bid rejected due to no acknowledgement of B&P Enterprises Addendum No. 1 SEMS $12,644.10 633 Pine Cone Drive, Haughton, LA, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program FEMA-1792-DRLA, Project #0031 Bid Amount: Bidder: Strong’s Backhoe Service $8,572.00 3 Gen Construction $9,000.00 Bid rejected due to no acknowledgement of B&P Enterprises Addendum No. 1 SEMS $13,670.37 RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session on this 19th day of June, 2019, that it does hereby award the bid for demolition of homes located at 225 Shadow Ridge Drive, Bossier City, LA, in the amount of $15,994.00, 631 Pine Cone Drive, Haughton, LA, in the amount of $8,750.00, and 633 Pine Cone Drive, Haughton, LA, in the amount of $8,572.00, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program FEMA-1792DR-LA, Project #0031, to Strong’s Backhoe Service, low bidder meeting bid specifications.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that William R. Altimus, Parish Administrator, or Doug Rimmer, President, is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents related to same.

The resolution was offered by Mr. Brotherton, seconded by Mr. Salzer. Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 19th day of June, 2019.

DOUG RIMMER, PRESIDENT RACHEL D. HAUSER PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY 223 Shadow Ridge Drive, Bossier City, LA, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program FEMA-4263DR-LA, Project #007 Bidder: Bid Amount: Strong’s Backhoe Service $22,138.00 $29,000.00 3 Gen Construction B&P Enterprises Bid rejected due to no acknowledgement of Addendum No. 1 $22,196.00 SEMS 301 Shadow Ridge Drive, Bossier City, LA, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program FEMA-4263DR-LA, Project #007 Bid Amount: Bidder: Strong’s Backhoe Service $21,905.00 3 Gen Construction $31,000.00 Bid rejected due to no acknowledgement of B&P Enterprises Addendum No. 1 SEMS $22,803.00 RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session on this 19th day of June, 2019, that it does hereby award the bid for demolition of homes located at 223 Shadow Ridge Drive, Bossier City, LA, in the amount of $22,138.00, and 301 Shadow Ridge Drive, Bossier City, LA, in the amount of $21,905.00, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program FEMA-4263-DR-LA, Project #007, to Strong’s Backhoe Service, low bidder meeting bid specifications.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that William R. Altimus, Parish Administrator, or Doug Rimmer, President, is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents related to same.

The resolution was offered by Mr. Brotherton, seconded by Mr. Salzer. Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 19th day of June, 2019.

RACHEL D. HAUSER DOUG RIMMER, PRESIDENT PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY *** Motion was made by Mr. Benton, seconded by Mr. Brotherton, to award the bid for the demolition of homes located at 635 Pine Cone Drive, Haughton, LA, in the amount of $9,000.00, 210 Whispering Pine Drive, Haughton, LA, in the amount of $9,000.00, and 3418 Gary Rex Circle, Haughton, LA, in the amount of $9,000.00, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program FEMA-1792-DR-LA, Project #0031, to 3 Gen Construction, low bidder meeting bid specifications in accordance with bids received on June 14, 2019.

The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously. Bid results are as follows: 635 Pine Cone Drive, Haughton, LA, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program FEMA-1792-DRLA, Project #0031 Bidder: Bid Amount: Strong’s Backhoe Service $9,350.00 3 Gen Construction $9,000.00 B&P Enterprises Bid rejected due to no acknowledgement of Addendum No. 1 SEMS $12,439.98 210 Whispering Pine Drive, Haughton, LA, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program FEMA-1792DR-LA, Project #0031 Bidder: Bid Amount: Strong’s Backhoe Service $9,199.70 3 Gen Construction $9,000.00 B&P Enterprises Bid rejected due to no acknowledgement of Addendum No. 1 SEMS $15,263.64 3418 Gary Rex Circle, Haughton, LA, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program FEMA-1792-DRLA, Project #0031 Bidder: Bid Amount: Strong’s Backhoe Service $11,500.00 3 Gen Construction $9,000.00 B&P Enterprises Bid rejected due to no acknowledgement of Addendum No. 1 SEMS $12,026.07 RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session on this 19th day of June, 2019, that it does hereby award the bid for demolition of homes located at 635 Pine Cone Drive, Haughton, LA, in the amount of $9,000.00, 210 Whispering Pine Drive, Haughton, LA, in the amount of $9,000.00, and 3418 Gary Rex Circle, Haughton, LA, in the amount of $9,000.00, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program FEMA1792-DR-LA, Project #0031, to 3 Gen Construction, low bidder meeting bid specifications.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that William R. Altimus, Parish Administrator, or Doug Rimmer, President, is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents related

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The resolution was offered by Mr. Benton, seconded by Mr. Brotherton. Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 19th day of June, 2019.

DOUG RIMMER, PRESIDENT RACHEL D. HAUSER PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY *** Ms. Hauser announced the public hearing to consider abandonment of streets and easements in Rosedale Park Subdivision, located in Section 33, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Mr. Thomas Mayfield, Attorney at Law, was present on behalf of the property owners. He stated that the request for abandonment is in an effort to clear title for a subdivision plat that was approved in the 1950’s but was never developed. He further stated that a new subdivision has been approved and construction has begun where Rosedale Park Subdivision was originally platted. Mr. Mayfield stated that the plat for Rosedale Park Subdivision was abandoned by the police jury, but the police jury inadvertently failed to abandon the streets and easements as well.

Mr. Ford stated that all lots, with the exception of Lot 17, have been previously abandoned by the police jury on April 6, 2016. He stated that the original plat dedicated one-half of Brownlee-Linton Road to the parish, and the parish will need to retain that dedication. Mr. Ford recommended that the parish abandon the easements and road right-ofways, with the exception of the dedicated Brownlee-Linton Road right-of-way.

There being no objection, motion was made by Mr. Avery, seconded by Mr. Darby, to amend Ordinance No. 4601 of April 6, 2016, which abandoned Lots 116 and Lots 18-107, Rosedale Park Subdivision, located in Section 33, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA, to include abandonment of all streets and easements, including those granted for public utilities in Rosedale Park Subdivision, excluding Lot 17, Rosedale Park Subdivision, and excluding the dedicated Brownlee-Linton Road right-of-way.

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

ORDINANCE NO. 4727 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4601 OF APRIL 6, 2016, WHICH ABANDONED LOTS 1-16 AND 18-107, ROSEDALE PARK SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 13 WEST, BOSSIER PARISH, LA, TO INCLUDE ABANDONMENT OF ALL STREETS AND EASEMENTS, INCLUDING THOSE GRANTED FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES, IN ROSEDALE PARK SUBDIVISION, EXCLUDING LOT 17, ROSEDALE PARK SUBDIVISION, AND EXCLUDING THE DEDICATED BROWNLEE-LINTON ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY BE IT ORDAINED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session convened on this 19th day of June, 2019, that it does hereby abandon Lots 1-16 and Lots 18-107, Rosedale Park Subdivision, located in Section 33, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, Louisiana.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury that it does hereby abandon all streets and easements, including those granted for public utilities in Rosedale Park Subdivision, excluding Lot 17, Rosedale Park Subdivision, and excluding the dedicated Brownlee-Linton Road right-of-way.

The Ordinance was offered by Mr. Avery, seconded by Mr. Darby. Upon vote, it was duly adopted on this 19th day of June, 2019.

RACHEL D. HAUSER DOUG RIMMER, PRESIDENT PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY *** Ms. Hauser announced the public hearing to consider the application of Travis Beaty, Beaty Land, LLC, to the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission, for a zoning amendment to change the zoning classification of a tract of land containing 56.453 acres located on the northeast corner of LA Highway 614 and Interstate 20, in Section 18, Township 18 North, Range 11 West, Bossier Parish, LA, from R-A, Residence Agricultural District, to R-LD, Residential Low Density District, for a residential subdivision. The application received a favorable recommendation from the Bossier City-Parish MPC. Ms. Michan Holbrook, Coyle Engineering Co., Inc., was present on behalf of the developer. She stated that approximately 125 lots are planned for the proposed subdivision with a minimum lot size of 75-feet wide by 125-175-feet deep.

There being no objection, motion was made by Mr. Benton, seconded by Mr. Brotherton, to approve the application of Travis Beaty, Beaty Land, LLC, to the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission, for a zoning amendment to change the zoning classification of a tract of land containing 56.453 acres located on the northeast corner of LA Highway 614 and Interstate 20, in Section 18, Township 18 North, Range 11 West, Bossier Parish, LA, from R-A, Residence Agricultural District, to R-LD, Residential Low Density District, for a residential subdivision.

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

ORDINANCE NO. 4728 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND BOSSIER PARISH ORDINANCE NO. 4705 OF 2018, WHICH ADOPTED AN AMENDED UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR THE BOSSIER CITY-PARISH METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION AND THE PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF A TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING 56.453 ACRES LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LA HIGHWAY 614 AND INTERSTATE 20, IN SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 11 WEST, BOSSIER PARISH, LA, FROM R-A, RESIDENCE AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT, TO R-LD, RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY DISTRICT, FOR A RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION BE IT ORDAINED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session convened on this 19th day of June, 2019, that Ordinance No. 4705 of 2018 (Amended Unified Development Code) of the Police Jury of Bossier Parish, is hereby amended to change the zoning classification of a tract of land containing 56.453 acres located on the northeast corner of LA Highway 614 and Interstate 20, in Section 18, Township 18 North, Range 11 West, Bossier Parish, LA, from R-A, Residence Agricultural District, to R-LD, Residential Low Density District, for a residential subdivision, being more particularly described as follows: A PORTION OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 11 WEST, LAND DISTRICT NORTH OF RED RIVER, LOUISIANA MERIDIAN, BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS DESCRIBED FROM AN ON THE GROUND SURVEY, BY JAMES LATSON SOUTER, P.L.S. 04579, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A ½ INCH IRON PIPE, SAID POINT BEING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 11 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 40 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 1268.07 FEET TO A SET 5/8” REBAR ON THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY OF DEDICATED 60’ WIDE ACCESS ROAD; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 59 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY A DISTANCE OF 1418.05 FEET TO A SET 5/8” REBAR; THENCE ALONG THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY OF STATE HIGHWAY 614 FOR THE FOLLOWING SIX (6) COURSES: (1) THENCE NORTH 34 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 26 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 67.28 FEET TO AN EXISTING CONCRETE MONUMENT; (2) THENCE NORTH 44 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 57 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 403.68 FEET TO A SET 5/8” REBAR; (3) THENCE NORTH 37 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 09 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 497.67 FEET TO AN EXISTING CONCRETE MONUMENT; (4) THENCE SOUTH 60 DEGREES 53 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 14.77 FEET TO AN EXISTING CONCRETE MONUMENT; (5) THENCE NORTH 34 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 42 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 200.00 FEET TO AN EXISTING 5/8” REBAR; (6) THENCE NORTH 29 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 19 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 440.67 FEET TO AN IRON ROD LOCATED ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4; THENCE LEAVING SAID RIGHT OF WAY RUN SOUTH 89 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 40 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE FORTY LINE FOR A DISTANCE OF 2403.41 FEET BACK TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SAID DESCRIBED TRACT CONTAINING 57.003 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, ALL LYING IN BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA. Applicant: Travis Beaty, Beaty Land, LLC Purpose: Residential Subdivision The ordinance was offered by Mr. Benton, seconded by Mr. Brotherton. Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 19th day of June, 2019.

RACHEL D. HAUSER DOUG RIMMER, PRESIDENT PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY *** Ms. Hauser announced the public hearing to consider approval of the plat of the proposed development of Hickory Hills Subdivision, Unit No. 2 Correction Plat, located in Section 7, Township 19 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Mr. Travis Sturdivant, Raley and Associates, Inc., was present on behalf of the developer. He stated that the proposed correction plat increases the building setbacks from Parks Road to a minimum of 75 feet and the side yard building setbacks to a minimum of 25 feet. He further stated that there are no other changes to the plat.

There being no objection, motion was made by Ms. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Salzer, to approve the plat of the proposed development of Hickory Hills Subdivision, Unit No. 2 Correction Plat, located in Section 7, Township 19 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish, LA.

The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously. *** Ms. Hauser announced the public hearing to consider approval of the plat of the proposed development of Bay Hills Subdivision, Unit No. 2-A, located in Section 4, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Ms. Michan Holbrook, Coyle Engineering Co., Inc., was present on behalf of the developer. She stated that the property owner of existing Lot 32, Bay Hills Subdivision, Unit No. 2, is requesting to purchase proposed Lot 32-A, Bay Hills Subdivision, Unit No. 2A, a non-residential lot, to increase the size of their lot.

There being no objection, motion was made by Ms. Bennett, seconded

by Mr. Avery, to approve the plat of the proposed development of Bay Hills Subdivision, Unit No. 2-A, located in Section 4, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously. *** Ms. Hauser announced the public hearing to consider approval of the plat of the proposed development of Bay Hills North Subdivision, Unit No. 3-A, located in Section 4, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Ms. Michan Holbrook, Coyle Engineering Co., Inc., was present on behalf of the developer. She stated that the owner of existing Lot 29, Bay Hills Subdivision, Unit No. 3, is requesting to purchase additional acreage, which is a non-residential lot, to increase the size of their lot.

There being no objection, motion was made by Ms. Bennett, seconded

by Mr. Avery, to approve the plat of the proposed development of Bay Hills North Subdivision, Unit No. 3-A, located in Section 4, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously. *** Ms. Hauser announced the public hearing to consider approval of the plat of the proposed development of Weaver Partition Survey, located in Section 22, Township 20 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Mr. Hudson stated that the proposed Weaver Partition Survey subdivides a larger tract of land into three (3) tracts. He stated that Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has approved driveway access from Highway 162.

There being no objection, motion was made by Mr. Shewmake, seconded

by Mr. Benton, to approve the plat of the proposed development of Weaver Partition Survey, located in Section 22, Township 20 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish, LA. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously. *** Motion was made by Ms. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Cochran, to schedule a public hearing on July 17, 2019, to consider approval of the plat of the proposed development of Le Maison Court Subdivision, Unit No. 5, a Planned Unit Development, being a resubdivision of Lots 5A-7A, Le Maison Court Subdivision, Unit No. 2, located in Section 8, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously. *** Motion was made by Mr. Plummer, second by Mr. Avery, to schedule a public hearing on July 17, 2019, to consider approval of the McRae Place Subdivision, located in Section 9, Township 18 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish, LA. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously. *** Motion was made by Mr. Skaggs, seconded by Mr. Avery, to schedule a public hearing on July 17, 2019, to consider approval of the plat of the proposed development of Willow Chute Estates Subdivision, Unit No. 1, located in Section 27, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously. *** Motion was made by Mr. Shewmake, seconded by Mr. Salzer, to schedule a public hearing on July 17, 2019, to consider approval of the plat of the proposed development of Quiet Acres Subdivision, Unit No. 2, being a resubdivision of Lots 16 and 17, Quiet Acres Subdivision, Unit No. 1, located in Section 7, Township 19 North, Range 11 West, Bossier Parish, LA. The President called for public comment. There being none, the motion carried with the following votes recorded: AYES: Mr. Avery, Mr. Benton, Ms. Bennett, Mr. Brotherton, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Darby, Mr. Rimmer, Mr. Salzer, Mr. Shewmake, Mr. Skaggs None NAYS: ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Mr. Craig, Mr. Plummer *** Motion was made by Mr. Benton, seconded by Mr. Brotherton, to schedule a public hearing on July 17, 2019, to consider approval of the Minor Plat for East Central Bossier Parish Fire District No. 1, located in Section 14, Township 18 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish, LA. The President called for public comment. There being none, the motion carried with the following votes recorded: AYES: Mr. Avery, Mr. Benton, Ms. Bennett, Mr. Brotherton, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Darby, Mr. Rimmer, Mr. Salzer, Mr. Shewmake, Mr. Skaggs None NAYS: ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Mr. Craig, Mr. Plummer *** Motion was made by Mr. Avery, seconded by Mr. Darby, to schedule a public hearing on July 17, 2019, to consider reducing the speed limit in The Crossing at Wemple Subdivision from 25 miles per hour to 15 miles per hour.

The President called for public comment. There being none, the motion carried with the following votes recorded: AYES: Mr. Avery, Mr. Benton, Ms. Bennett, Mr. Brotherton, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Darby, Mr. Rimmer, Mr. Salzer, Mr. Shewmake, Mr. Skaggs NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Mr. Craig, Mr. Plummer *** Ms. Hauser announced the hearing to consider condemnation of property located at 152 Finley Road, Benton, LA, Tax Assessment No. 102861. Mr. Ghormley presented current photographs of the property advising that there has been no change in the condition of the property.

Mr. Ghormley stated that the property does present an imminent threat to public health and safety, and recommended that the property be condemned.

After further discussion, motion was made by Ms. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Skaggs, to condemn property located 152 Finley Road, Benton, LA, Tax Assessment No. 102861, in accordance with property standards regulations.

The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously. *** Ms. Hauser announced the hearing to consider condemnation of property located at 720 Cindy Lane, Haughton, LA, Tax Assessment No. 111727. Mr. Ghormley presented current photographs of the property advising that there has been no change in the condition of the property.

Mr. Ghormley stated that the property does present an imminent threat to public health and safety, and recommended that the property be condemned.

After further discussion, motion was made by Mr. Salzer, seconded by Mr. Benton, to condemn property located 720 Cindy Lane, Haughton, LA, Tax Assessment No. 111727, in accordance with property standards regulations.

The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously. *** Ms. Hauser announced the hearing to consider condemnation of property located at 208 Gumwood Drive, Haughton, LA, Tax Assessment No. 118666. Mr. Ghormley presented current photographs of the property advising that there has been no change in the condition of the property.

Mr. Ghormley stated that the property does present an imminent threat to public health and safety, and recommended that the property be condemned.

Mr. Ford stated that 208 Gumwood Drive, Haughton, LA, has flooded twice in the last ten (10) years. He stated that the parish has attempted to purchase the property, but the property owner could not accept the buy-out. He further stated that the home is infested with mold due to flooding.

Mr. Ghormley stated that at this time, there are no records as to whether foreclosure proceedings have begun on the home by a financing institution.

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

by Ms. Bennett, to condemn property located at 208 Gumwood Drive, Haughton, LA, Tax Assessment No. 118666, in accordance with property standards regulations.

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

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*** Ms. Hauser announced the hearing to consider condemnation of property located at 6902 Jennifer Lane, Princeton, LA, Tax Assessment No. 121105. Mr. Ghormley presented current photographs of the property advising that there has been no change in the condition of the property.

Mr. Ghormley stated that the property does present an imminent threat to public health and safety, and recommended that the property be condemned.

After further discussion, motion was made by Mr. Benton, seconded by Mr. Brotherton, to condemn property located 6902 Jennifer Lane, Princeton, LA, Tax Assessment No. 121105, in accordance with property standards regulations.

The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously. *** Mr. Hudson requested that discussion of Swan Lake Road over Flat River Realignment (Northwest End) Project No. 2019-112 be removed from the agenda. Motion was made by Mr. Skaggs, seconded by Mr. Salzer, to remove from the agenda discussion of Swan Lake Road over Flat River Realignment (Northwest End) Project No. 2019-112.

The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously. *** Motion was made by Ms. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Avery, to approve the request of Sportspectrum for a letter of no objection to the selling of beer at the annual Rivercities Triathlon on August 4, 2019, at the Cypress-Black Bayou Recreation Park, 135 Cypress Park Drive, Benton, LA. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously. *** Motion was made by Mr. Benton, seconded by Mr. Plummer, to reappoint Mr. Dennis Hays to the Bossier Parish Fire District No. 7 Board of Commissioners for a two-year term, term to expire July 31, 2021.

The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously. *** Motion was made by Ms. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Shewmake, to accept the resignation of Mr. Jackie Byrd from the Bossier Parish Fire District No. 7 Board of Commissioners effective July 31, 2019, and to adopt a resolution of appreciation to Mr. Byrd for his years of service on the Bossier Parish Fire District No. 7 Board of Commissioners.

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

RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Mr. Jackie Byrd has resigned from the Bossier Parish Fire District No. 7 Board of Commissioners effective July 31, 2019; and WHEREAS, Mr. Byrd has served in this capacity since his appointment by the police jury on August 4, 2004, and has worked diligently in serving Bossier Parish Fire District No. 7 and the citizens of Bossier Parish.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session convened on this 19th day of June, 2019, that it does hereby express its sincere appreciation to Mr. Jackie Byrd for his years of dedicated service as a member of the Bossier Parish Fire District No. 7 Board of Commissioners, and does thank him for his willingness to serve the citizens of Bossier Parish in this capacity.

The resolution was offered by Ms. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Shewmake.

Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 19th day of June, 2019.

RACHEL D. HAUSER DOUG RIMMER, PRESIDENT PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY *** Motion was made by Ms. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Cochran, to ratify approval to amend a resolution adopted on November 7, 2018, authorizing the Bossier Parish Section 8 Housing Authority to apply for housing vouchers through the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s “Moving to Work Vouchers”, to include additional language required by the State of Louisiana.

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

AMENDED RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session on this 19th day of June, 2019, that it does hereby authorize Bossier Parish Section 8 Housing Authority to apply for housing vouchers through the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s “Moving to Work Vouchers” program and hereby intends to comply with the MTW objectives and statutory requirements and the Operations Notices.

The resolution was offered by Ms. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Cochran. Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 19th day of June, 2019.

RACHEL D. HAUSER DOUG RIMMER, PRESIDENT PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY *** Mr. Ford provided an extensive update on the North Bossier Shared Use Trail, stating that DOTD is funding 80 percent (80%) of the costs for the North Bossier Shared Use Trail project, and the parish is funding the remaining 20 percent (20%). He further stated that the project has stalled due to environmental concerns by the state. He provided additional information pertaining to the causes of delays of the project.

Mr. Ford stated that Autumn Creek Subdivision has requested to be a part of the walking trail in the future. He provided additional information pertaining to extending the walking trail to Autumn Creek Subdivision. There was further discussion pertaining to the walking signal.

Mr. Ford stated that the intention of the parish was to extend the walking trail north of Wemple Road along Airline Drive to allow access for the residents of the apartment complexes, and residents of Cross Creek Subdivision and Bayou Bend Subdivision. *** Motion was made by Ms. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Skaggs, to approve the plat of the proposed Servitude Dedication, located on a portion of Lots 1 and 2, Fairburn Subdivision, Unit No. 3, located in Section 17, 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, Ms. Bennett, Mr. Brotherton, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Darby, Mr. Plummer, Mr. Rimmer, Mr. Salzer, Mr. Shewmake, Mr. Skaggs NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Mr. Avery, Mr. Craig *** Motion was made by Mr. Brotherton, seconded by Mr. Salzer, to ratify approval of an Agreement between the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness and Bossier Parish for funding through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for the acquisition and demolition of homes, FEMA-4263-DRLA, Project No. 007, and to authorize the execution of documents.

The President called for public comment. There being none, motion carried with the following votes recorded: AYES: Mr. Benton, Ms. Bennett, Mr. Brotherton, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Darby, Mr. Plummer, Mr. Rimmer, Mr. Salzer, Mr. Shewmake, Mr. Skaggs NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Mr. Avery, Mr. Craig RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session on this 19th day of June, 2019, that William R. Altimus, Parish Administrator, or Doug Rimmer, President, be and is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the Bossier Parish Police Jury, an Agreement between the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness and Bossier Parish for funding through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for the acquisition and demolition of homes, FEMA-4263-DR-LA, Project No. 007.

The resolution was offered by Mr. Brotherton, seconded by Mr. Salzer. It was duly adopted on this 19th day of June, 2019, with the following votes recorded: AYES: Mr. Benton, Ms. Bennett, Mr. Brotherton, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Darby, Mr. Plummer, Mr. Rimmer, Mr. Salzer, Mr. Shewmake, Mr. Skaggs NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Mr. Avery, Mr. Craig RACHEL D. HAUSER DOUG RIMMER, PRESIDENT PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY *** Motion was made by Ms. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Skaggs, to approve Change Order No. 15 for State Project No. H.003854.6-R1 Bossier North-South Corridor Swan Lake Road (I-220 to Flat River) Bossier Parish, Louisiana, in the amount of $900.00, and to authorize execution of documents.

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

RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session on this 19th day of June, 2019, that it does hereby approve Change Order No. 15 for State Project No. H.003854.6-R1 Bossier North-South Corridor Swan Lake Road (I-220 to Flat River) Bossier Parish, Louisiana.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that William R. Altimus, Parish Administrator, or Doug Rimmer, President, is hereby authorized to execute said Change Order No. 15.

The resolution was offered by Ms. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Skaggs. Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 19th day of June, 2019.

DOUG RIMMER, PRESIDENT RACHEL D. HAUSER PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY *** Motion was made by Mr. Benton, seconded by Mr. Shewmake, to accept the streets and drainage in Forest Hills Subdivision, Unit No. 11, into the parish road system for permanent maintenance, with the stipulation that all building permits are to be held on Lots 14-18, Forest Hills Subdivision, until all shoulder-work is complete by the developer.

The President called for public comment. There being none, motion carried with the following votes recorded: AYES: Mr. Benton, Ms. Bennett, Mr. Brotherton, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Darby, Mr. Plummer, Mr. Rimmer, Mr. Salzer, Mr. Shewmake, Mr. Skaggs None NAYS: ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Mr. Avery, Mr. Craig ORDINANCE NO. 4729 WHEREAS, the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session convened on the 19th day of June, 2019, has received a request from Specialty Trackhoe & Dozer Service, Inc., that the parish accept into its system for permanent maintenance, the streets and drainage in Forest Hills Subdivision, Unit No. 11; 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 Specialty Trackhoe & Dozer Service, Inc., 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 Forest Hills Subdivision, Unit No. 11, Bossier Parish, Louisiana: Highpoint Place – 0.265 mile Sunrise Point – 0.063 mile 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. Benton, seconded by Mr. Shewmake.

Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 19th day of June, 2019.

DOUG RIMMER, PRESIDENT RACHEL D. HAUSER PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY *** Motion was made by Mr. Benton, seconded by Mr. Brotherton, to accept the sewer main extension and improvements in Forest Hills Subdivision, Unit No. 11, into the Consolidated Waterworks/Sewerage District No. 1 of the Parish of Bossier sewer system for permanent maintenance.

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

ORDINANCE NO. 4730 WHEREAS, the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session convened on the 19th day of June, 2019, has received a request from Yor-Wic Construction, Inc., that the parish accept into the Consolidated Waterworks/Sewerage District No. 1 of the Parish of Bossier sewer system for permanent maintenance, the sewer main extension and improvements in Forest Hills Subdivision, Unit No. 11; and WHEREAS, the said sewer system has 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 sewer system as to material and workmanship as required by Chapter 122, Section 122-65 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 Yor-Wic Construction Co., Inc., including labor and materials, for the above captioned sewer system.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Bossier Parish Police Jury does hereby accept into the parish sewer system for continuous maintenance, the sewer system located in Forest Hills Subdivision, Unit No. 11, Bossier Parish, Louisiana; and 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. Benton, seconded by Mr. Brotherton.

Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 19th day of June, 2019.

DOUG RIMMER, PRESIDENT RACHEL D. HAUSER PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY *** Motion was made by Mr. Benton, seconded by Mr. Plummer, to accept the proposal of Goodwin Professional Services, LLC, in the amount of $10,000.00 for engineering and design services for Glendale Lane, and to authorize the execution of documents.

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

RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session on this 19th day of June, 2019, that William R. Altimus, Parish Administrator, or Doug Rimmer, President, be and is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the Bossier Parish Police Jury, any and all documents or contracts in connection with the proposal of Goodwin Professional Services, LLC, in the amount of $10,000.00 for engineering and design services for Glendale Lane.

The resolution was offered by Mr. Benton, seconded by Mr. Plummer. Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 19th day of June, 2019.

DOUG RIMMER, PRESIDENT RACHEL D. HAUSER PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY *** Jurors were provided a copy of district highway reports. *** Mr. Atlimus expressed appreciation to Ms. Corley for her work on behalf of Bossier Parish. *** Mr. Altimus expressed appreciation to Mr. Keith Norwood, Bossier Parish School Board, and Mr. Ford for their work on the land-swap for the proposed park to be located off Kingston Road. *** Mr. Hudson provided an update on the Swan Lake Road Bridge over Flat River. He stated that the project is on-schedule and the bridge should open as planned. *** Mr. Hudson provided an update on Kingston Road at Louisiana Highway 3 and Kingston Road at Airline Drive Turn Lanes Project No. 2018-549. *** Mr. Hudson provided an update on the Lafitte Lane and Crosscreek Drive drainage improvement projects. *** Mr. Hudson provided an update on the Sligo Road Bridge over Foxskin Bayou, Project No. 2019-105. He stated that a Pre-Construction Meeting is scheduled for tomorrow. *** Mr. Ford reported on emergency sewer repairs on Conti Way. There was extensive discussion pertaining to the increase of the water table and the damage it is causing to sewer lines.

Mr. Ford stated that the parish has been dealing with issues caused by the increase in the water table. He stated that a meeting was held with a representative of the Department of Health and Hospitals advising that the parish will not be approving any additional sewer plans until a plan is in place to address the issues with the increase to the water table.

Mr. Ford presented several ways to address these issues, one being that soil borings be required for all future developments in Bossier Parish prior to any construction being allowed.

There was extensive discussion pertaining to the increase of the water table and the damage it is causing to storm drain pipes and sewer and water lines.

Mr. Ford stated that the first step is to obtain a soil survey to determine where the poor soil is located in the parish and obtain soil borings to determine what requirements will be needed for the placement of storm drain pipes and sewer and water lines.

Mr. Jackson expressed concern for the citizens who have purchased homes in subdivisions where homes have been built on standard foundations that the parish now knows may be potentially undermined by the increase of the water table. He stated that it would be reasonable that the parish require the developers who are developing property in the water basin to provide the parish with a soil sample and proof that the slabs have been engineered appropriately for the conditions of the current water table.

Mr. Ford recommended that the developers be required to obtain soil bores where the lots are located and information be attached to the building permit stating that

soil conditions have been checked and the slab has been designed appropriately for the conditions that exist today.

There was additional discussion as to how to address existing developments and future developments due to the increase of the water table.

After further discussion, it was recommended that this matter be turned over to the Road/Subdivision Regulations Committee to further review and discuss these issues.

It was recommended that engineers be requested to attend the Road/Subdivision Regulations Committee, as well as representatives from building permits for Bossier Parish and the City of Bossier City. *** 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. *** Mr. Brotherton provided an update on upcoming events hosted by the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission that are scheduled in the Shreveport/Bossier area. *** Mr. Skaggs presented a request from the Cypress Bend Subdivision Homeowners Association to prohibit parking on Hackberry Drive. After further discussion, motion was made by Mr. Skaggs, seconded by Ms. Bennett, to amend the agenda to schedule a public hearing on July 17, 2019, to consider adoption of an ordinance prohibiting the parking of vehicles on Hackberry Drive off Highway 3 (Benton Road) in Section 20, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, for fire and safety hazards, and providing penalties for violation thereof.

The President called for public comment. There being none, motion carried with the following votes recorded: Mr. Avery, Ms. Bennett, Mr. Benton, Mr. Brotherton, Mr. Cochran, Mr. AYES: Darby, Mr. Plummer, Mr. Rimmer, Mr. Salzer, Mr. Shewmake, Mr. Skaggs NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Mr. Craig *** Motion was made by Mr. Skaggs, seconded by Mr. Cochran, to schedule a public hearing on July 17, 2019, to consider adoption of an ordinance prohibiting the parking of vehicles on Hackberry Drive off Highway 3 (Benton Road) in Section 20, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, for fire and safety hazards, and providing penalties for violation thereof.

The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and motion carried unanimously. *** Finance Committee Meeting – June 19, 2019, 1:30 p.m.

The Finance Committee of the Bossier Parish Police Jury met on this 19th day of June, 2019, at 1:30 p.m., in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, with Mr. Benton and Mr. Craig being absent. *** Motion was made by Mr. Avery, seconded by Mr. Plummer, to approve payment of accounts payable invoices for the month of May, 2019.

The Chairman called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously. *** Motion was made by Ms. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Rimmer, to approve an Investment Management Agency Agreement by and between the Bossier Parish Police Jury and Regions Bank, an Alabama banking corporation, for professional financial supervision and management of assets, and to authorize the execution of documents.

The Chairman called for public comment. Mr. Avery requested additional information pertaining to the proposed Investment Management Agency Agreement.

Mr. Joe Buffington, Parish Treasurer, stated that Regions Bank has requested to provide professional financial supervision and management of assets, wherein Regions Bank could manage excess reserve funds in addition to the Construction Fund from the most recent Bond issue. He stated that it is anticipated that Regions Bank can provide a better return on monies currently invested in the form of CD’s.

Mr. Buffington stated that currently the parish is somewhat restricted due to the availability of only CD’s for investment of excess fund balance and idle cash reserves.

He stated that Regions Bank offers more long-term investment opportunities for higher returns with the same level of risk exposure. He further stated that the police jury is restricted

by State Statute as to the types of investments in which it is allowed to invest.

Mr. Rimmer asked what the term of the proposed agreement would be with Regions Bank. Mr. Buffington stated that the proposed agreement is severable at any time.

There was further discussion pertaining to any potential penalty fees for terminating the agreement.

Votes were cast and motion carried unanimously.

RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session on this 19th day of June, 2019, that William R. Altimus, Parish Administrator, or Doug Rimmer, President, be and is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the Bossier Parish Police Jury, any and all documents or contracts in connection with an Investment Management Agency Agreement by and between the Bossier Parish Police Jury and Regions Bank, an Alabama banking corporation, for professional financial supervision and management of assets.

The resolution was offered by Ms. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Rimmer. Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 19th day of June, 2019.

DOUG RIMMER, PRESIDENT RACHEL D. HAUSER PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY *** The Finance Committee meeting was adjourned by the Chairman. *** There being no further business to come before the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session on this 19th day of June, 2019, the meeting was adjourned by the President at 4:15 p.m.

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

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The Bossier Parish Communications District Number One Board in regular and legal session, convened on May 13, 2019 at 5:30 pm at the Bossier Parish Communications District Number One Board Room, located at 4601 Palmetto Road in Benton, Louisiana.

Chairman Varnell called the meeting to order.

Ms. Beard called the roll with members present as follows.

Ken Ward Andy Holley Charles Varnell Jim Williams Doug Rogers Billy Jordan John Mark Robertson

Chairman Varnell introduced the minutes of the April meeting for approval. The motion was made by Mr. Williams, seconded by Mr. Holley to dispense with the reading and approve the minutes as presented. Upon a unanimous vote, the motion carried.

Mrs. Hilburn presented the Board with financial reports, reflecting year-to-date balances as well as up-to-date income and expense reports. The motion was made by Mr. Rogers, seconded

by Mr. Ward, to approve the financial report. Upon unanimous vote, the motion carried.

Director Report: Mrs. Hilburn reported that technicians with West are on site working with AT&T technicians to prepare for the install of the emergency phone system. Training and refresher classes for all users of the system will be conducted next week at the back-up facility.

Mrs. Hilburn reported that the microwaves are installed on the tower and Shreveport Communications is to be at the District tomorrow to complete the connections to the Sheriff’s Office and to Bossier City. She updated that Bossier City did go live with their new CAD last week, Stacy Nail and Fred McAnn have begun their EMD course which is an eight-week class. Jerry and Matthew have been assisting the Police Jury this last week after the flooding with assessments of home and collecting GPS high water marks in the affected areas of the parish.

Mrs. Hilburn informed the Board that Ms. Vicki Case CPA, will be at the District on Friday May 17, to conduct the close out audit. Ms. Case will then schedule to attend the board meeting to present the report to the Board. Fred McAnn along with members of the Bossier City Marshalls Emergency Communications team will be moving the trailer and portable tower out to BAFB on Wednesday in preparation for the air show. Mrs. Hilburn informed the Board that she will leave on Monday, May 20, and return on Thursday, May 23, for Washington D C for the Broad Band Summit and APCO board meeting.

Old Business: None

New Business: None

There being no further business to come before the Bossier Parish Communications District Number One Board, the motion was made by Mr. Ward, seconded by Mr. Robertson to adjourn the meeting. Upon unanimous vote the motion carried.

Charles Varnell Chairman

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LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION DIVISION OF NUTRITION ASSISTANCE SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE SECTION =================================================================== This is the public release that will be sent to Bossier Press Tribune Names of News Media Outlets and ___________________________________________________________________ Major Employers Contemplating Layoffs 07/17/2019 on . These groups must be advised of program availability, new Date programs, or changes in existing programs.

Bossier Parish Child Nutrition Program today announced its policy for free and reduced Local School Food Authority price meals served under the National School Lunch and/or School Breakfast Program(s).

All schools and the central office have a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party.

The following family size and annual income criteria will be used for determining eligibility:

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Bossier Parish School Board MEDIA RELEASE Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) School Food Service Section

Bossier Parish School Board, today announced an amendment to its policy for serving meals to students under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs for the 2019-2020 school year. All students will be served lunch and breakfast at no charge at the following sites: Bossier Elementary, Bossier High, Butler Educational Complex, Central Park Elementary, Elm Grove Elementary, Haughton Elementary, Greenacres Middle, Kerr Elementary, Plain Dealing High, Meadowview Elementary, Plantation Park Elementary, Platt Elementary, T.L. Rodes Elementary, Rusheon Middle, Waller Elementary.

Application forms are being sent to all homes, along with a letter to households. To apply for free or reduced price meals, households should fill out one application for the household and return it to the school. Additional copies are available at each school. Applications may be submitted at any time during the year. The information provided by the household is confidential; it will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility. Information may be verified at any time during the school year by school or other program officials.

All children in households with any household member receiving benefits under Assistance Programs (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program (FITAP) or Food Distribution Programs on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)) are eligible for free meals. For school officials to determine eligibility, each household that is now receiving benefits from Assistance Programs must provide the case number of a household member as well as the signature of an adult household member.

For additional information please contact: Karla Horton, Attention: Supervisor of the Child Nutrition Program, P.O. Box 2000, Benton, LA, 71006, Karla.Horton@bossierschools.org

______________________________________________________________________ Non-Discrimination Statement: This explains what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly.

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimina-

All other households must provide the following information on the application: names of all household members; the amount of income (before deductions for taxes, Social Security, etc.) each household member receives; how often the person receives the income; where it is from, such as wages, retirement, or welfare; the signature of an adult household member certifying that the information provided is correct; and the last four digits of the social security number of the adult household member who signed the application, or a statement that the household member does not possess one.

Children categorized as foster, homeless, runaway, migrant, or enrolled in state-funded Head Start or Even Start programs, if known, are automatically eligible for free meals.

School officials will determine eligibility for free meals based on documentation obtained directly from the program office and notify the household of their eligibility for benefits.

The household must notify the school if it chooses to decline benefits. The household should complete an application if they are not notified of free meal eligibility by: 08/19/2019 Date

If a household member becomes unemployed or if the household size increases, the household should contact the school. Such changes may make the children of the household eligible for meal benefits.

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Non‐Discrimination Statement In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

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AETHON UNITED BR GP, LLC To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination 12377 MERIT DR, STE. Form, (AD-3027) found online at: 1200 Complaint http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a let- DALLAS, TX 75251 ter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form.

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5018 RETURN TO SENDER UNJuly 17, 24 and 31, 2019 ABLE TO FORWARD Bossier Press-Tribune NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION STATE OF LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE, RECREATION & TOURISM – OFFICE OF STATE PARKS P.O. BOX 44426 BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA 70804-4426

By virtue of and in conformity with the provisions of Louisiana Revised Statutes 41:1211, et seq., sealed bids will be accepted on or before the 1st day of August, 2019, at eleven o’clock AM, for the purpose of entering into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism – Office of State Parks in order to provide coin-operated, commercial grade washing machines and dryers (and complementary coin-operated, laundry sundry vending machines) in each of the twenty-one (21) state parks (listed below) under the control and care of the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism – Office of State Parks. Said bids should be inclusive of but not necessarily limited to the following information: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h)

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Name of organization/Business; Identity of owners/principals; Years in operation; Current location/address; General description of your business model; Description of services/amenities provided; Good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State – Yes/No; Proof of insurance requirements – (1) Workers’ Compensation: minimum of $1M (per accident/disease/employee); (2) Commercial General Liability: minimum limit per occurrence of $1M and a minimum general annual aggregate of $2M; (3) Automobile Liability: minimum of combined single limit per accident of $1M (must cover third party bodily injury and property damage liability for owned, hired and nonowned automobiles; Proposed rates to be charged to customers for various services provided; Proposed percentage of gross revenue and/or per customer dollar amount to be remitted to the Department of Culture, Recreation & Tourism – Office of State Parks; Projected annual revenue stream; Desired duration of cooperative endeavor agreement and lease; and Any additional information you consider germane to our decision to select the better/best vendor.

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AZALIE WEBB CRAIN FAMILY, L.L.C. C/O GEORGE L. CRAIN, JR. 300 INDUSTRIAL TRACE BROUSSARD, LA 70518

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BHP BILLITON PETRO (TXLA OPERATING) CO. 1000 EAST PRESTON AVThe parks and their respective locations contemplated by this Notice of Publication ENUE SHREVEPORT, LA 71105 are as follows: RETURN TO SENDER UNABLE TO FORWARD i.

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Bogue Chitto State Park (Franklington, Louisiana) BHP BILLITON PETRO Chemin-A-Haut State Park (Bastrop, Louisiana) iii.

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Cypremort Point State Park (/Cypremort Point, Louisiana) STE. 150 Fairview-Riverside State Park (Madisonville, Louisiana) vi.

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Grand Isle State Park (Grand Isle, Louisiana) BOARD OF SUPERVIix. Jimmie Davis State Park (Chatham, Louisiana) SORS OF LOUISIANA x.

Lake Bistineau State Park (Doyline, Louisiana) STATE UNIVERSITY AND xi.

Lake Bruin State Park (St. Joseph, Louisiana) AGRICULTURAL & MExii.

Lake Claiborne State Park (Homer, Louisiana) CHANICAL COLLEGE xiii.

Lake D’Arbonne State Park (Farmerville, Louisiana) 3810 W LAKESHORE DR xiv.

Lake Fausse Pointe State Park (St. Martinville, Louisiana) 104B UNIVERSITY ADMIN. xv.

North Toledo Bend State Park (Zwolle, Louisiana) BLDG xvi.

Palmetto Island State Park (Abbeville, Louisiana) BATON ROUGE, LA 70808xvii.

Poverty Point State Park (Delhi, Louisiana) 4600 xviii.

St. Bernard State Park (Braithwaite, Louisiana) xix.

Sam Houston Jones State Park (Lake Charles, Louisiana) CADDO BOSSIER xx.

South Toledo Bend State Park (Anacoco, Louisiana) PARISHES PORT COMxxi.

Tickfaw State Park (Springfield, Louisiana) MISSION All bids must be forwarded by United States Mail to the Department of Cul- P.O. BOX 52071 ture, Recreation & Tourism – Office of State Parks, Post Office Box 44426, Baton Rouge, SHREVEPORT, LA 711352071 Louisiana 70804-4426 or delivered to 1501 North Third Street, Suite 305.

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SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION

Registration # SEX0052

I, Richard Charles Davis, have been convicted of Aggravated Rape (Attempted), Failure to register/notify as a Sex Offender (Attempted) and Failure to Register/Notify as a Sex Offender. My address is 1735 Old Benton Road, 416, Bossier City, LA 71111.

Race: Afr Amer Sex: Male Age: 57 Height: 6’ 00” Weight: 175 Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown

Alias: Pimp Scars: None Marks: None Prosthesis: None Piercing: None Tattoo: L_arm: “RD” Shoulder: Cross

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SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION

Registration # SEX0705

I, Demarrio Deandrez Hill, have been convicted of Sex Assault - Carnal Abuse (Sexually Motivated). My address is 1735 Old Benton Road, 316, Bossier City, LA 71111.

Afr Amer Race: Male Sex: 24 Age: 5’ 06” Height: 165 Weight: Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown

Alias: Scars: Marks: Prosthesis: Piercing: Tattoo:

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BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY BENTON, LOUISIANA MINUTES July 3, 2019 www.bossierparishla.gov The Bossier Parish Police Jury met in regular and legal session on the 3rd day of July, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana. The President, Mr. Doug Rimmer, called the meeting to order.

The invocation was given by Mr. Jerome Darby, and the pledge of allegiance was led by Mr. Mac Plummer. The Parish Secretary, Ms. Rachel Hauser, called the roll, with all members present, as follows: Mr. Jerome Darby Mr. Rick Avery Ms. Wanda Bennett Mr. Mac Plummer Mr. Glenn Benton Mr. Doug Rimmer Mr. Tom Salzer Mr. Bob Brotherton Mr. Jimmy Cochran Mr. Fred Shewmake, Excused Mr. Norman Craig 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. Jeff Wyatt was not present. *** Motion was made by Mr. Plummer, seconded by Mr. Brotherton, to authorize the advertising for Request for Qualification Statements for engineering services for GOHSEP-HMGP Drainage Project-Phase I, Bossier Parish Lucky Estates Storm Water Mitigation Project, requests to be received August 9, 2019.

The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously. *** Ms. Hauser announced the public hearing to consider the application of HRWN Bossier, LLC, to the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission, for a zoning amendment to change the zoning classification of a certain tract of land being 14.5 acres, more or less, located in Section 9, Township 16 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish, LA, from I-1, Light Industrial District, to I-2, Heavy Industrial District, for Approach Environmental Services. The application received a favorable recommendation from the Bossier City-Parish MPC. Mr. Mark Moore, Approach Environmental Services, was present.

There being no objection, motion was made by Mr. Plummer, seconded

by Mr. Brotherton, to approve the application of HRWN Bossier, LLC, to the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission, for a zoning amendment to change the zoning classification of a certain tract of land being 14.5 acres, more or less, located in Section 9, Township 16 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish, LA, from I-1, Light Industrial District, to I-2, Heavy Industrial District, for Approach Environmental Services.

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

ORDINANCE NO. 4731 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND BOSSIER PARISH ORDINANCE NO. 4705 OF 2018, WHICH ADOPTED AN AMENDED UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR THE BOSSIER CITY-PARISH METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION AND THE PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF A TRACT OF LAND BEING 14.5 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED IN SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 16 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, BOSSIER PARISH, LA, FROM I-1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, TO I-2, HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, FOR APPROACH ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES BE IT ORDAINED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session convened on this 3rd day of July, 2019, that Ordinance No. 4705 of 2018 (Amended Unified Development Code) of the Police Jury of Bossier Parish, is hereby amended to change the zoning classification of a certain tract of land being 14.5 acres, more or less, located in Section 9, Township 16 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish, LA, from I-1, Light Industrial District, to I-2, Heavy Industrial District, for Approach Environmental Services, being more particularly described as follows: A tract of land located in Section 9, Township 16 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, and being a portion of a 73.02 acre tract which was conveyed to KCL Construction, LLC, as recorded in Conveyance Book 1709, Page 877 records of Bossier Parish, Louisiana, and being more fully described as follows: Commencing at a 1” iron pipe found at the northwest corner of Section 9, thence S 0º 23’ 08” E, along the west line of Section 9, a distance of 433.17 feet to a 1/2” iron rod with a plastic cap stamped “KSA ENG” set at an angle point in the north boundary line of said 73.02 acre tract; thence N 89º 40’ 00” E, along said north boundary line, a distance of 265.10 feet to a ½” iron rod with a plastic cap stamped “KSA ENG” set for corner and the place of beginning of the herein described tract; thence N 89º 40’ 00” E, continuing along said north boundary line, a distance of 724.34 feet to a 1/2” iron rod with a plastic cap stamped “KSA ENG” set for corner; thence SOUTH a distance of 886.45 feet to a 1/2” iron rod with a plastic cap stamped “KSA ENG” set at the point of intersection with the south boundary line of said 73.02 acre tract; thence S 89º 54’ 33” W, along said south boundary line, a distance of 724.33 feet to a 1/2” iron rod with a plastic cap stamped “KSA ENG” set for corner; thence NORTH, a distance of 883.20 feet to the point of beginning and containing 14.71 acres of land of which 0.21 acres lie within the rightof-way of Viewpoint Road, leaving a net acreage of 14.50 acres, more or less, all as further shown hereon, and being subject to any and all servitudes, easements, and/or rights of way of record or of use.

Applicant: HRWN Bossier, LLC Purpose: Approach Environmental Services The ordinance was offered by Mr. Plummer, seconded by Mr. Brotherton.

Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 3rd day of July, 2019.

DOUG RIMMER, PRESIDENT RACHEL D. HAUSER PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY *** Ms. Hauser announced the public hearing to consider the approval of the plat of the proposed development of Wright’s Way Subdivision, located in Section 10, Township 18 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Mr. Hudson stated that individual sewerage treatment plants are planned, and a drainage waiver will be required for this development.

There being no objection, motion was made by Mr. Benton, seconded by Mr. Cochran, to approve the plat of the proposed development of Wright’s Way Subdivision, located in Section 10, Township 18 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish, LA, subject to receipt of a drainage waiver.

The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously. *** Ms. Hauser announced the public hearing to consider the petition submitted

by Ms. Courtnie Nelson for a variance to place an additional home on property located on Lots 1 and 2, Vealwood Subdivision, as a temporary use to provide care for a family member living in an existing home.

Ms. Courtnie Nelson was present. She stated that her grandparents are unable to care for themselves, and requested that she be allowed to place a home on Lots 1 and 2, Vealwood Subdivision, in order to provide care for her grandparents.

Mr. Hudson stated that Ms. Nelson has submitted a petition signed by all residents in Vealwood Subdivision stating that they have no objection to Ms. Nelson’s request.

It is understood that the second home is a temporary home, and once care is no longer needed for the grandparents, the second home will need to be removed.

There being no objection, motion was made by Mr. Craig, seconded by Mr. Avery, to approve the petition submitted by Ms. Courtnie Nelson for a variance to place an additional home on property located on Lots 1 and 2, Vealwood Subdivision, as a temporary use to provide care for a family member living in an existing home, with the understanding that once care is no longer needed for the family member in the existing home, the temporary home is to be removed immediately.

The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously. *** Motion was made by Mr. Skaggs, seconded by Ms. Bennett, to schedule a public hearing on August 7, 2019, to consider approval of the application of Ms. Stephanie J. Hardaway to the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission for a Conditional Use Approval for dog boarding, grooming and daycare business, located at the southeast corner of Benton Road and Courtney Lane, 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. Avery, Ms. Bennett, Mr. Benton, Mr. Brotherton, Mr. Craig, Mr. Darby, Mr. Plummer, Mr. Rimmer, Mr. Salzer, Mr. Skaggs NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Mr. Cochran ABSENT: Mr. Shewmake *** Motion was made by Mr. Plummer, seconded by Mr. Brotherton, to schedule a public hearing on August 7, 2019, to consider approval of the plat of the

proposed development of HRWN Bossier Subdivision, located in Section 9, Township 16 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish, LA. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously. *** Motion was made by Mr. Benton, seconded by Mr. Salzer, to schedule a public hearing on August 7, 2019, to consider approval of the plat of the proposed development of Dogwood South Estates Subdivision, located in Section 9, Township 18 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish, LA. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously. *** Mr. Glenn Benton, Chairman of the Road/Subdivision Regulations Committee, reported on a meeting of that committee. Committee members attending the Road/Subdivision Regulations Committee meeting were Mr. Benton, Ms. Bennett, Mr. Brotherton, Mr. Plummer, Mr. Avery, and Mr. Craig. Mr. Altimus, Mr. Matt Rhodes, Mr. Ford, Mr. Hudson, Ms. Carlotta Askew-Brown, Mr. Sam Marsiglia, Mr. Patrick Jackson, Ms. Julie Gill, Mr. Pat Culverhouse, Mr. Larry Landry, Ms. Monica Grappe, Ms. Holly Fisk, and Ms. Dominique Brogle with KTBS Channel 3 were also present. Other jurors present were Mr. Darby, Mr. Skaggs, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Salzer, and Mr. Rimmer.

Mr. Benton provided a report from the Roads/Subdivision Regulations Committee meeting. He stated that Mr. Marsiglia presented a proposed amendment to the Code of Ordinances that requires an applicant requesting to subdivide a lot within a subdivision to notify all subdivision lot owners located within 500 feet of their request to subdivide a lot. He further stated that the proposed amendment would also require that the applicant receive approval from two-thirds (2/3) of the subdivision lot owners in that subdivision in order for the subdivision of a lot to be considered. No action was taken as this matter was for discussion only.

Mr. Benton stated that the committee discussed manufactured homes being placed too close to roadways. He stated that the manufactured home companies are requiring the homeowners to obtain the building permits for their homes and the homeowners are not aware of parish building setbacks. Mr. Benton stated that the committee discussed possibly placing a moratorium on manufactured home companies in order to require the companies to obtain the needed permits to take the burden off the homebuyers to ensure that the homes are not being placed in parish easements.

Mr. Benton stated that the committee discussed damage to Old Plain Dealing Road due to traffic from the sandpit. He stated that Mr. Ford is working with the owner of the sandpit to assist with costs for repairs to Old Plain Dealing Road.

Mr. Benton stated that the committee discussed the old Palmetto Country Club Golf Course property, which is now owned by Willis-Knighton Hospital. He stated that additional turning lanes on Palmetto Road were discussed, as well as whether the roads in the proposed complex will be private or public.

Mr. Benton stated that the committee discussed the current flood ordinance, and due to an increase in the water table, it is anticipated that the flood ordinance will need to be amended to address these issues inside the levee at Lock and Dam No. 5. He stated that engineers will be made aware of the possible amendments to the current flood ordinance which will place additional requirements on construction of foundations. Mr. Benton stated that the Parish Attorney requests that notices be sent to all engineers placing them on notice that there could be a potential issue with foundations due to an increase in the water table.

Mr. Benton stated that the committee discussed the need to review building setbacks due to homes being built too close to the parish right-of-way affecting the parish’s ability to work on sewer lines. *** Ms. Hauser requested that the record reflect that the application of Mr. Westley Cloud for a 2019 beer license at the Trotline Fish-N-More is a new application and not a renewal.

Motion was made by Mr. Brotherton, seconded by Mr. Craig, to approve the application of Mr. Westley Cloud for a 2019 Bossier Parish beer license at the Trotline Fish-N-More, 1332 Robinson Road, Elm Grove, LA. The application has been approved by the Sheriff’s Department and the Health Department.

The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously. *** Motion was made by Mr. Brotherton, seconded by Mr. Skaggs, to adopt a resolution authorizing the Parish Administrator or President to execute any and all documents in connection with the transfer of property located in Section 28, Township 18 North, Range 13 West, in connection with the Central Library, History Center and Parking Lot from the City of Bossier City to the Bossier Parish Police Jury.

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 3rd day of July, 2019, that William Altimus, Parish Administrator, or Doug Rimmer, President, be and is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the Bossier Parish Police Jury, any and all documents in connection with the transfer of property located in Section 28, Township 18 North, Range 13 West, in connection with the Central Library, History Center and Parking Lot from the City of Bossier City to the Bossier Parish Police Jury.

The resolution was offered by Mr. Brotherton, seconded by Mr. Skaggs. Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 3rd day of July, 2019.

DOUG RIMMER, PRESIDENT RACHEL D. HAUSER PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY *** Mr. Hudson presented Final Change Order No. 1 for Kingston Road at Fairburn Avenue Traffic Signalization, Project No. 2018-550, advising that Final Change Order No. 1 results in an increase of $132.04. Motion was made by Ms. Bennett, seconded

by Mr. Skaggs, to approve Final Change Order No. 1 for Kingston Road at Fairburn Avenue Traffic Signalization, Project No. 2018-550, and to authorize execution of documents.

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

RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session on this 3rd day of July, 2019, that it does hereby approve Final Change Order No. 1 for Kingston Road at Fairburn Avenue Traffic Signalization, Project No. 2018-550.

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

The resolution was offered by Ms. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Skaggs. Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 3rd day of July, 2019.

RACHEL D. HAUSER DOUG RIMMER, PRESIDENT PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY *** Mr. Hudson provided an update on Kingston Road at Louisiana Highway 3 and Kingston Road at Airline Drive Turn Lanes Project No. 2018-549. *** Mr. Hudson provided an update on the Lafitte Lane and Crosscreek Drive drainage improvement projects. *** Mr. Hudson reported on emergency sewer repairs on Conti Way. *** Mr. Hudson provided updates on the Kelli Road Bridge Replacement Project and the Sligo Road Bridge over Foxskin Bayou, Project No. 2019-105. *** Mr. Mark Coutee, Public Works Director, presented an update on activities of the highway department and on several road projects in the parish. *** Mr. Avery requested that the property located at 3000 Le Oaks Drive, Bossier City, LA, be turned over to property standards due to the number of cars in the yard and parked on the street. *** Mr. Skaggs reported that several frac-trucks are traveling through Lakewood Subdivision on Duckwater Landing and Lakewood Point Road. Mr. Jackson stated that the police jury has the authority to amend the agenda to consider establishing regulations on certain roads and/or subdivision streets prohibiting thru traffic and trucks on Duckwater Landing and Lakewood Point Road, and other roads and/or subdivision streets when needed in the future. He recommended that an item be placed on the July 17, 2019, agenda to adopt an ordinance addressing fines and penalties as well.

After further discussion, motion was made by Mr. Skaggs, seconded by Ms. Bennett, to amend the agenda to approve the placement of “No Thru Street”, “Local Traffic Only” and “No Trucks” signs on Duckwater Landing and Lakewood Point Road, and authorize adoption of an ordinance addressing fines and penalties at the July 17, 2019, regular meeting.

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

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*** Motion was made by Mr. Skaggs, seconded by Ms. Bennett, to approve the placement of “No Thru Street” signs on Duckwater Landing and Lakewood Point Road, and to authorize adoption of an ordinance addressing fines and penalties at the July 17, 2019, regular meeting.

The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously. *** Ms. Bennett stated that the Troop G Commander, Captain Steve Robinson, for the Louisiana State Police recently passed away. She presented a poem in recognition of Captain Robinson. *** There being no further business to come before the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session on this 3rd day of July, 2019, the meeting was adjourned by the President at 2:35 p.m.

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

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TOWN OF HAUGHTON COUNCIL MEETING JULY 9, 2019

THE COUNCIL MEETING WAS HELD AT THE HAUGHTON TOWN HALL ON TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2019 AT 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT WERE MARTHA MCGEE, PHILLIP SMITH AND K.W. GASPARD AND JONATHAN PHILLIPS AND JO ANNE KEITH.

THE MEETING WAS PRESIDED OVER BY MAYOR JACK HICKS.

NEIL ERWIN, TOWN ATTORNEY, WAS PRESENT.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH PRAYER BY PHILLIP SMITH AND THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WAS LED BY K.W. GASPARD.

THERE WERE A NUMBER OF CITIZENS ATTENDING.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY PHILLIP SMITH TO APPROVE THE AGENDA MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 3, 2019, SECONDED BY MARTHA MCGEE. THERE WERE NO COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE, MOTION CARRIED. AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 ABSTAIN 0

A MOTION WAS MADE BY MARTHA MCGEE TO APPROVE THE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 11, 2019, SECONDED BY K.W. GASPARD. THERE WERE NO COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE, MOTION CARRIED. AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 ABSTAIN: 0

A MOTION WAS MADE BY K.W. GASPARD TO ACCEPT THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR MAY 2019, SECONDED PHILLIP SMITH. THERE WERE NO COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE, MOTION CARRIED. AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 ABSTAIN: 0

A MOTION WAS MADE BY MARTHA MCGEE TO ADD VICKIE CASE OF COOK AND MOREHART, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, TO THE AGENDA TO DISCUSS THE TOWN’S 2018 ANNUAL AUDIT RESULTS, SECONDED BY JONATHAN PHILLIPS. THERE WERE NO COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE, MOTION CARRIED. AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 ABSTAIN: 0

VICKIE CASE OF COOK AND MOREHART, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, PRESENTED THE TOWN’S 2018 ANNUAL AUDIT RESULTS TO THE TOWN COUNCIL.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY PHILLIP SMITH TO ADD THE CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 14 OF 2019, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF BIDS FOR THE HWY 3227 GRAVITY SEWER PROJECT, TO THE AGENDA, SECONDED BY K.W. GASPARD. THERE WERE NO COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE, MOTION CARRIED. AYES: 5 NAYS:0 ABSENT:0 ABSTAIN: 0

A MOTION WAS MADE BY MARTHA MCGEE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 14 OF 2019, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF BIDS FOR THE HWY 3227 GRAVITY SEWER PROJECT, SECONDED BY K.W. GASPARD. HILDA PRATT, CITIZEN, ASKED WHO WON THE BID; MAYOR HICKS REPLIED THAT DON M BARRON CONTRACTORS HAD THE LOWEST BID. MOTION CARRIED. AYES: 5 NAYS:0 ABSENT:0 ABSTAIN:0

A MOTION WAS MADE BY PHILLIP SMITH TO ADD THE CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF THE PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAT, DRAINAGE IMPACT STUDY AND WATER A SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR PIN OAK SUBDIVISION, SECONDED BY JO ANNE KEITH. THERE WERE NO COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE, MOTION CARRIED. AYES: 4 NAYS:0 ABSENT:0 ABSTAIN:1 (MARTHA MCGEE ABSTAINED FROM THE VOTE BECAUSE SHE IS RELATED TO THE DEVELOPER)

A MOTION WAS MADE BY K.W. GASPARD TO ACCEPT THE PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAT, DRAINAGE IMPACT STUDY AND WATER AND SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR PIN OAK SUBDIVISION, SECONDED BY PHILLIP SMITH. THERE WERE NO COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE, MOTION CARRIED. AYES:4 NAYS:0 ABSENT:0 ABSTAIN:1 (MARTHA MCGEE ABSTAINED FROM THE VOTE BECAUSE SHE IS RELATED TO THE DEVELOPER)

CLARK BURTON, DUCKWATER SERVICES, UPDATED THE COUNCIL ON THE STATUS OF HIS BUSINESS. HE EXPLAINED TO THE COUNCIL THAT HE SOLD HIS LOCATION IN EL DORADO, AR AND THE NAME “DUCKWATER SERVICES” WAS SOLD WITH IT. THE NEW NAME OF HIS LOCATION HERE IN HAUGHTON WILL BE HAUGHTON ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC. THE COUNCIL WAS IN FAVOR THE REQUESTED NAME CHANGE AND ASKED THAT THE NAME BE CHANGED ON HIS WASTEWATER USER AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.

_______________________________ HEATHER FEEBACK, TOWN CLERK

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_______________________ JACK HICKS, MAYOR

REGULAR SESSION TOWN OF PLAIN DEALING STATE OF LOUISIANA JULY 9, 2019

The Plain Dealing Town Council met in regular session on the 9th day of July, 2019, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Meeting Room at the Leon Sanders, Jr. Municipal Complex, 205 W. Palmetto Avenue, Plain Dealing, Louisiana. Mayor Cindy Dodson called the meeting to order and Mr. James Southerland gave the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was led

by Mr. James Cook. The Town Clerk, Ms. Sandra McMillan, called the roll, with the following members present: Alderman James Cook Alderwoman Shanita Gay Alderwoman Emily Jennings

Alderman Howard Haynie Alderwoman Judy McGuffey

Others present were: Cindy Dodson, Mayor; Ms. Sandra McMillan, Town Clerk; Mr. Steve Smith, Water & Sewer Superintendent; Mr. Terry Sullivan, Volunteer Fire Chief and other guests.

Motion was made by Alderman J. Cook, seconded by Alderwoman J. McGuffey, to approve the agenda. The Mayor called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Alderman H. Haynie seconded by Alderwoman S. Gay, to approve the minutes of the June 11, 2019, public hearing and the June 11, 2019 regular meeting, and dispense with the reading. The Mayor called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Alderman J. Cook, seconded by Alderwoman E. Jennings, to approve the expenses for the month of June, 2019. The Mayor called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously.

Ms. Susie Byrd, Plain Dealing Proud, reported that Plain Dealing Proud is planning a Christmas Festival in Plain Dealing on December 6, 2019. She stated that the event “Mistletoe and Memories”, will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., around the Community Center and will feature fun activities for children. Ms. Byrd stated that a town Christmas tree is planned, and advised that various school groups will participate. She stated that a visit from Santa

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In response to question by Mr. Cook, Ms. Byrd stated that the group has obtained the required insurance and will obtain whatever permits needed. She stated that they may re- _____________________________ quest that S. Lynch Street be closed during the event, but she will first notify the town for Cindy A. Dodson, Mayor approval.

CERTIFICATE Mr. Steve Smith, Water & Sewer Superintendent, gave a report on activities of the Public Works Department. He reported that the results of recent testing indicate that I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of the resolution the TTHM level in the town’s water is still coming down and is currently in compliance. Mr. adopted at the board meeting held on July 9, 2019, at which meeting a quorum was present Smith stated that the Health Department has approved the final plans to begin the transition and voting. to a new chloramine method of disinfection for the town’s water. He stated that quotes are Plain Dealing, Louisiana, this 9th day of July 2019. being obtained for purchase of the required ammonia injection system. ________________________________________ Sandra E. McMillan; Town Clerk Motion was made by Alderman J. Cook, seconded by Alderwoman J. McGuffey, to adjourn Town of Plain Dealing into executive session to discuss pending litigation in the matter of Rodney E. Hile v. Town th 205 West Palmetto Ave. of Plain Dealing No. C-146004, 26 Judicial District Court, Bossier Parish, Louisiana.

Plain Dealing, LA 71064 The Mayor called for public comment: There were none. Upon a roll call vote, the results (318) 326-4234 were as follows: YEAS: Alderman J. Cook, Alderwoman S. Gay, Alderman H. Haynie, Alderwoman E. Jennings, Motion was made by Alderman H. Haynie, seconded by Alderwoman E. Jennings, to ratify Alderwoman J. McGuffey the opening of a new bank account in the name Town of Plain Dealing Federal Funds, as NAYS: None required in the receipt of Federal grant funds for the Upper West Fork of Cypress Bayou ABSENT: None Dam, #2 Rehabilitation Project.

ABSTAIN: None The Mayor called for public comment. There were none. Upon a Roll Call vote the results were as follows: Executive Session began at 6:10 p.m.

YEAS: Alderman J. Cook, Alderwoman S. Gay, Alderman H. Haynie, Alderwoman E. Jennings, The meeting was reconvened and called to order by the Mayor at 6:27 p.m.

Alderwoman J. McGuffey Motion was made by Alderman J. Cook, seconded by Alderwoman J. McGuffey, to amend NAYS: None July 17, 2019 the agenda to add the issue of settlement and payment in the matter of Rodney E. Hile v. ABSTAINED: None Bossier Press-Tribune Town of Plain Dealing, No. C-146004, 26th Judicial District Court, Bossier Parish, Louisiana. ABSENT: None The Mayor called for public comment: There were none. Upon a roll call vote, the results Motion was made by Alderwoman J. McGuffey, seconded by Alderwoman S. Gay, to ratify were as follows: YEAS: Alderman J. Cook, Alderwoman S. Gay, Alderman H. Haynie, Alderwoman E. Jen- an invoice from Eco Mulch & Sod in the amount of $1,810.00 for kiddie cushion for the Plain Dealing Kiddie Park. nings, Alderwoman J. McGuffey The Mayor called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion NAYS: None carried unanimously.

ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion was made by Alderwoman J. McGuffey, seconded by Alderwoman S. Gay, to ratify Motion was made by Alderwoman E. Jennings, seconded by Alderman H. Haynie, to ap- a decision of the Mayor to declare July 5, 2019, as a holiday for town employees, in accorprove the agenda as amended. The Mayor called for public comment: There were none. dance with an Executive Order from Governor Edwards declaring Friday, July 5, 2019, a designated holiday.

Upon a roll call vote, the results were as follows: YEAS: Alderman J. Cook, Alderwoman S. Gay, Alderman H. Haynie, Alderwoman E. Jen- The Mayor called for public comment: There were none. Upon a Roll Call vote the results were as follows: nings, Alderwoman J. McGuffey YEAS: Alderman J. Cook, Alderwoman S. Gay, Alderman H. Haynie, Alderwoman E. JenNAYS: None nings, Alderwoman J. McGuffey ABSENT: None NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSTAINED: None Motion was made by Alderman H. Haynie, seconded by Alderwoman S. Gay, to accept the ABSENT: None settlement, as agreed, in the matter of Rodney E. Hile v. Town of Plain Dealing, No. C146004, 26th Judicial District Court, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, and to authorize payment Motion was made by Alderwoman J. McGuffey, seconded by Alderman H. Haynie, to approve the following applications for use of the Community Center. The Mayor called for of the agreed settlement amount.

The Mayor called for public comment: There were none. Upon a roll call vote, the results public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously.

August 3, 2019 Dr. Judith Blalock were as follows: Hattie Carter September 21, 2019 YEAS: Alderman J. Cook, Alderwoman S. Gay, Alderman H. Haynie, Alderwoman E. Jennings, Alderwoman J. McGuffey Alderwoman J. McGuffey thanked Mr. Ronald Malone for repairing the dock at the Plain NAYS: None Dealing Lake. Ms. McGuffey welcomed Mr. Marcus Gay & Ms. Marmekia Gay to the meetABSENT: None ing, advising that they recently opened a new business in town called M & M Fashion ClothABSTAIN: None ing.

Mr. Terry Sullivan, Volunteer Fire Chief, gave a report on activities of the Fire DepartMayor Dodson stated we have completed the 30-day requirements for posting and pubment. lishing the public notice of proposed amendments to the Charter of the Town of Plain DealMr. Terry Sullivan presented Council members with his letter of resignation from the posi- ing which change the term of office for elected officials from two years to four year, and there has been no opposition. She stated that she has now forwarded the proposed amendtion of volunteer Fire Chief for the Town of Plain Dealing. He stated that due to his ments to the Governor for approval. health and the lack of volunteers, he is no longer able to do this job. Mr. Sullivan stated that he has served the town for many years and has enjoyed the opportunity to help othThere being no further business to come before the Plain Dealing Town Council in regular ers. and legal session on this 9th day of July, 2019, motion was made by Alderwoman J. McGuffey, seconded by Alderman H. Haynie, to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 Mr. Sullivan stated that it is his recommendation that the Town of Plain Dealing merge p.m. with Bossier Parish Fire District No. 7 to provide fire protection for the town. He stated that it is no longer feasible for the town to continue efforts to maintain a volunteer fire department. Mr. Sullivan stated that he no longer has the volunteers needed to meet the requirements and the town does not have the resources to adequately fund the depart__________________________ ___________________________ ment. He stated that to merge with Fire District No. 7 is the best possible solution for Sandra E. McMillan, Town Clerk Cindy A. Dodson, Mayor Plain Dealing.

Motion was made by Alderman H. Haynie, seconded by Alderman J. Cook, that the Town July 17, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune of Plain Dealing begin proceedings immediately to merge with Bossier Parish Fire District No. 7 for fire protection for the town. The Mayor called for public comment: There was one public comment.

TOWN OF HAUGHTON Upon a roll call vote, the results were as follows: AGENDA MEETING YEAS: Alderman J. Cook, Alderman H. Haynie, Alderwoman E. Jennings, Alderwoman J. McGuffey JULY 1, 2019 NAYS: Alderwoman S. Gay ABSENT: None THE AGENDA MEETING WAS HELD AT THE HAUGHTON TOWN HALL ON MONDAY, ABSTAIN: None JULY 1, 2019 AT 7:00 P.M. TO SET THE AGENDA FOR THE TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2019 Motion was made by Alderman H. Haynie, seconded by Alderman J. Cook, to authorize COUNCIL MEETING.

the Mayor to contact Fire District No. 7 to ask that they begin providing fire protection for the Town of Plain Dealing until such time as the merger is finalized, and to offer them access to the town’s water supply and equipment. The Mayor called for public comment: There was one public comment. Upon a roll call vote, the results were as follows: YEAS: Alderman J. Cook, Alderman H. Haynie, Alderwoman E. Jennings, Alderwoman J. McGuffey NAYS: Alderwoman S. Gay ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None

Mayor C. Dodson and members of the town council thanked Mr. Sullivan for his years of service.

Old Business: None New Business:

Motion was made by Alderman J. Cook, seconded by Alderwoman E. Jennings, to approve the Financial Statements for the period ending May 31, 2019. The Mayor called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously.

Mayor C. Dodson stated that Mr. James Bates was unable to attend the meeting. The council members were given a copy of the 2018 Town of Plain Dealing audit.

Mayor C. Dodson read a statement from Bates, Murray & Company. “On behalf of Ms. Marsha Millican and Bates, Murray & Company, we would like to thank the Mayor, the Town Clerk and the staff for the assistance they provided in helping to complete the recent audit report submitted to the Louisiana Legislative Auditor for the year ending December 31, 2018.

As in recent years, there were no audit findings for the year 2018. This attests to the continued stellar efforts of the management of the Town of Plain Dealing, as well as the Town Clerk, to provide clear and concise accounting records.”

Mayor C. Dodson thanked Ms. Millican, Bates, Murray & Company, the Town Clerk and staff.

The following Resolution offered and adopted: Public Comments: There were none

RESOLUTION NUMBER SIX OF 2019 TOWN OF PLAIN DEALING

The following Resolution was offered for adoption by Alderman J. Cook, seconded by Alderwoman E. Jennings.

BE IT RESOLVED, that the following millage are hereby levied on the 2019 tax roll on all property subject to taxation by Town of Plain Dealing: General Alimony (5080 001):

MILLAGE 8.730 mills

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper administrative officials of the Parish of Bossier, State of Louisiana, be and they are hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to spread said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, upon the assessment roll of said Parish for the year 2019, and to make the collection of the taxes imposed for and on behalf of the taxing authority, according to law, and that the taxes herein levied shall become a permanent lien and privilege on all property subject to taxation as herein set forth, and collection thereof shall be enforceable in the manner provided by law.

The foregoing resolution was read in full; the roll was called on the adoption thereof, and the resolution was adopted by the following votes:

YEAS: Alderman J. Cook, Alderwoman S. Gay, Alderman H. Haynie, Alderwoman E. Jennings, Alderwoman J. McGuffey NAYS: None

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT WERE JO ANNE KEITH, MARTHA MCGEE AND K.W. GASPARD. PHILLIP SMITH AND JONATHAN PHILLIPS WERE ABSENT.

THE MEETING WAS PRESIDED OVER BY MAYOR JACK HICKS.

NEIL ERWIN, TOWN ATTORNEY, WAS PRESENT.

THERE WERE A NUMBER OF CITIZENS ATTENDING.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH PRAYER BY K.W. GASPARD AND THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WAS LED BY JO ANNE KEITH.

CAPTAIN STEWART GAVE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT.

CHIEF GIBSON GAVE THE POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT. HE REPORTED THAT 58 SEAT BELT CITATIONS WERE ISSUED DURING A GRANT SPONSORED BY THE LOUISIANA HIGHWAY SAFETY COMMISSION.

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR HICKS GAVE THE PUBLIC WORKS MONTHLY REPORT. HE REPORTED THAT A LARGE WATER LEAK WAS REPAIRED AT THE 700 BLOCK OF OPAL CIRCLE. HE ALSO ASKED THAT THE COUNCIL CONSIDER PURCHASING A PUMP TRUCK TO ASSIST HIS DEPARTMENT WITH THE LIFT STATIONS.

CHARLES DUDLEY ADDRESSED REGARDING A ZONING CONCERN ON W. WASHINGTON. THERE WAS MUCH DISCUSSION ABOUT THIS ISSUE.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. _______________________________ HEATHER FEEBACK, TOWN CLERK July 17, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

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Brown to accept. Seconded by Doc Barnett. Discussion opened. No discussion.

Vote: Yeas 3, Nays 0. Motion carried.

5.3 Check reconciliation for Construction Account for June given. Motion made by Greg Brown to accept. Seconded by Jesse Malmay. Discussion opened. No discussion. Vote: Yeas 3, Nays 0. Motion carried.

5.4 Fire Chief’s report given by Fire Chief Jason Vaughan. Greg Brown made motion to accept report as read. Seconded by Doc Barnett. Discussion opened. No discussion. Vote: Yeas 3, Nays 0. Motion carried.

6. Old Business 6.1 Chairman Green mentioned we will be getting in touch with tax assessor office to set up the millage meeting most likely next month. Then about September and October, the budget will be done. Also, the station construction is on hold due to weather.

7. New Business 7.1 Motion made by Greg Brown to purchase materials for the upcoming training, not to exceed 1200.00. Seconded by Doc Barnett. Discussion opened. No discussion Vote: Yeas 3, Nays 0. Motion carried.

7.2 Greg Brown made motion to add EMR refresher and payment to the instructor to the agenda. Seconded by Jesse Malmay. Discussion opened. No discussion.

Vote: Yeas 3, Nays 0. Motion carried.

7.3 Greg Brown made motion to approve the EMR refresher and payment to the instructor. Seconded by Doc Barnett. Discussion opened. No discussion. Vote: Yeas 3, Nays 0. Motion carried.

8. Open Floor Discussion for Public Present 8.1 None.

9. Adjournment Greg Brown made motion to adjourn meeting. Seconded by Doc Barnett. Discussion opened. No discussion. Vote: Yeas 3, Nays 0. Motion carried.

The meeting adjourned at 6:21p.m., to the next regular meeting to be held Thursday, August 1, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.

ABSTAINED: None ABSENT: None

________________________ JACK HICKS, MAYOR

NORTHEAST BOSSIER FIRE DISTRICT NO. 5 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING Minutes – July 11, 2019 Location: 605 Kilgore Road Northeast Bossier Fire District #5 Training Center Plain Dealing, LA 71064 Board Members Present: Chairman John Green, Vice Chairman Doc Barnett, Jesse Malmay, Greg Brown Board Members Absent: Joseph Rondeau Firefighters Present: Board Secretary Danielle Vaughan, Fire Chief Jason Vaughan, Debbie Vaughan Public Present: None.

Call to Order Chairman John Green called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.

1. Invocation Greg Brown opened the meeting with a prayer.

2. Pledge Pledge of Allegiance led by Chairman Green.

3. Roll Call Roll call performed. Joseph Rondeau absent.

4. Minutes 4.1 Motion made by Greg Brown to accept the June 6, 2019 minutes as published.

Seconded by Doc Barnett. Discussion opened. No discussion. Vote: Yeas 3, Nays 0. Motion carried.

5. Monthly Activity Reports 5.1 Check reconciliation for Operating Account for June given. Greg Brown made motion to accept. Seconded by Doc Barnett. Discussion opened. No discussion.

Vote: Yeas 3, Nays 0. Motion carried.

5.2 Check reconciliation for Capital Account for June given. Motion made by Greg

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