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CHAMBER CHAT

Johnsons discuss COVID-19 relief bill

BACK TO SCHOOL

STACEY TINSLEY Bossier Press-Tribune Bossier Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Lisa Johnson spoke with Congressman Mike Johnson about the ongoing negotiations for another Coronavirus aid package and what the potential bill could mean for unemployment benefits, a second stimulus and student loan deferment during last Monday’s “Chamber Chat.”

Johnson stated nearly 10 JOHNSON trillion dollars has been dispersed to Americans from the United States Federal Gove r n m e n t JOHNSON to help with the economic impact the COVID-19 pandemic has caused.

“The big question on everyone’s mind is Phase 4. We know, everyone in Congress knows, the President knows, all of us know that there’s more to do. We have to remember in context of where we are exactly in dealing with this unprecedented pandemic.

If you add up everything that Congress has done in coordination with the President. It’s almost 10 trillion dollars. When you add up everything that was done with the Paycheck Protection Program disaster loans, the stimulus checks, all of that together you’re talking about 10 trillion dollars. It’s a staggering number to think about. It is by far the largest relief that the federal government has ever engaged in its history,” said Congressman Johnson.

Congressman Johnson went on to mention a list of four primary items he thinks will be on the top of everyone’s mind: payroll tax deferral, housing relief, enhanced unemployment benefits and student loan relief.

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Bossier City renews Police/ Fire tax STAFF REPORT Bossier Press-Tribune

Students at Providence Classical Academy went back to school last week.

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Providence welcomes students, with caution STACEY TINSLEY Bossier Press-Tribune Providence Classical Academy is grappling with some of the same issues as public schools as they attempt to keep students, faculty and administrators safe as students and faculty return to school.

Howard Davis, Head of School at Providence Classical Academy (PCA) , said the school will not be changing who they are, with their emphasis on community, strong academics, and discipleship, devel-

“Our students will spend more time outdoors than they ever have before (we are in talks to build four outdoor classrooms), as teachers will be encouraged to frequently take their classes outdoors. ” Howard Davis Providence Classical Academy Headmaster oping a love for the Lord, a love for learning, a love for one another. However, they will change some of the things that they do, but not in a way that compromises who they are.

“As our world is in crisis, Providence will endeavor to provide a place

of solace in the midst of chaos, an environment for engagement with wonder-filled learning, a community of meaningful and loving relationships with teachers and fellow students, a hub of Christ-centered discipleship and formation amidst a dearth of spir-

itual input as we point our students to the true and only secure hope: the Lord,” Davis said.

“We will be taking several precautions and restrictions to preserve the health of our students and teachers and to guard the continuity of our school year that you can find below in our plans for the year.

But in the midst of the crisis and limitations are opening up enhanced possibilities, enabling us to focus on our strengths,” he added.

Compared to previSee, SCHOOL, Page 3

On Saturday, Bossier City voters overwhelmingly approved a property tax renewal to help fund Bossier City Police and Fire Departments.

According to the Louisiana Secretary of State’s unofficial results, voters approved the renewal of a 6.19 mills property tax by a WALKER margin of 68 percent (2,981 votes) to 32 percent (1,400 votes).

The property tax renewal was the only item on the ballot.

“I thank Bossier City residents for their meaningful show of support for the outstanding men and women of the police and fire departments and the excellent level of service they provide,” said Bossier City Mayor Lo Walker following the election. “We can all be proud to live in Bossier City where public safety is a priority for all.”

A voter turnout of 13 percent was recorded with 4,381 voters casting ballots.

Haughton MPC holds first meeting, outlines jurisdiction STACEY TINSLEY Bossier Press-Tribune Haughton Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) held its first meeting Aug. 10. MPC board members, Dr. Gavin Spinney, Lea Stroud, Annie Green and Loyd Dodson, were on hand for this inaugural event.

The board discussed and approved miscellaneous actions, such as the approval of MPC Rules of Procedures and By-Laws, approval of length of initial member appointments and approval of the Haughton MPC jurisdic-

tion map.

The board also scheduled a public hearing in September to discuss the application of Hutton ST 17, LLC requesting rezoning of a oneacre tract of land generally located on the west side of Highway 157 in Section 20, Township 18 North, Range 11 West, Town of Haughton, LA from R-A; Residence Agriculture District to either B-2; Neighborhood Business District of B-3; General Business District for a proposed urgent care medical office.

“I would just like to take

a minute to tell you how the town feels about this. This is probably a three year operation. The very first meeting about having an MPC for the Haughton area was four years ago. It kinda stopped a little bit. Then we revived it,” said Kim Gaspard, Haughton mayor pro tem. There’s not really a lot of these in our state. And they’re really, really good because it brings the word planning into everything and keeping people’s property looking really Stacey Tinsley/Bossier Press-Tribune nice for years. This is going to take our town into a new The newly formed Haughton Metropolitan Planning level.”

Commission held its first meeting Aug. 10.

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BARKSDALE AFB

Cleaning up Mack’s Bayou Benton High freshman’s project benefits Barksdale’s cleanliness KATE HASAPES Special to the Press-Tribune Barksdale has a problem with trashy bayous. Main base is surrounded by two waterways: Mack’s Bayou and Cooper’s Bayou.

Not only does trash and debris accrue from littering on base, but trash filled water enters Barksdale from a drainage basin that originates in the surrounding Bossier City neighborhoods and commercial areas.

Cleanup efforts help to reduce trash accumulation, but it is a continuous problem.

Kayden Brooks, a freshman at Benton High

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If individuals or groups are interested in future waterway cleanup events, contact Neal Traweek at 318-456-3498, Kate Hasapes at 318-456-2770 or Alfredo Garza, Barksdale’s Recycling Manager, at 318-456-5293.

School, was tasked with a project to clean up a body of water through her Advanced Placement Biology class.

Brooks contacted David Beaty, 2nd Bomb Wing Bird, wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard wildlife biologist, Neal Traweek, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron environmental management supervisor, and

Stephanie Hasapes, 2nd CES environmental program manager, for assistance with this project.

It was determined that the weir toward the bottom of Mack’s Bayou was a perfect spot for her to complete her assignment as that is a known area where litter collects after washing down the bayou.

With a cleanup team in-

cluding her father, Tech.

Sgt. Floyd Brooks, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons expediter, her siblings and the Beaty family, they successfully removed 99 plastic bottles, seven toy balls, two glass bottles, piles of styrofoam cups and containers, random plastic bits and pieces, scrap wood and construction debris.

All recyclable items were taken to Barksdale’s recycling center and kept out of the landfills.

Brooks, her family, and the Beaty family were thanked with certificates of appreciation and storm water medallions from Barksdale’s Environmental Element.

STACEY TINSLEY Bossier Press-Tribune In a Facebook post, Sue’s Country Kitchen announced it has closed permanently due to COVID-19.

“It has been very emotional and heartbreaking for my husband and I to make a decision on the future of Sue’s Country Kitchen but unfortunately, social distancing requirements have made it impossible for us to continue operations,” the post read.

“While originally, we had every intention of reopening our doors, it became obvious as time went on that this was not going to happen. We sincerely apologize things were changing so slowly with reopening phases and restrictions that it took us until just recently to make a final determination. After 38 years in business, we have so many dedicated customers and staff who have been like family to us. We can’t thank them

enough for all of the support. We will miss all of you very much.”

The post went on to read that the owners expect something else to occupy Sue’s space.

“This is a great location and it will not stay empty long,” the post read. “So don’t forget to listen for a new restaurant opening here. Who will it be? I have not a clue.”

Since Sue’s Country Kitchen’s Facebook post was uploaded, many community members have flooded the comments section with disbelief and fond memories they have of the restaurant.

“This is heartbreaking news to Crystal and me.

Sue’s has been such a big part of our lives. I know you have been and are now devastated. Our prayers are lifted for you both, your fine staff and the other dedicated patrons. God bless you for the fine meals, laughter and memories.

You WILL be missed,” wrote Clinton Lovell on the Facebook post.

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WEEK IN REVIEW

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Benton man arrested for sexual relations with a juvenile

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BSO graduates first D.A.R.E. student since COVID-19 outbreak

Dep. Cedric Payne, Shannon Gary, Kylie Woodson, Rosemary Grimm, Judy Williams and Thomas Delrie.

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Bossier Sheriff’s deputy Cedric Payne presented a certification of graduation to one of the D.A.R.E. students he hasn’t seen since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Haughton Middle School 5th grade student

Kylie Woodson decided to take the initiative and write her D.A.R.E. essay after her D.A.R.E. classroom instructions were canceled due to the state mandated coronavirus restrictions.

“I felt like I accomplished something,” said Kylie. Kylie says she is happy that she is the only

student in Bossier Parish to graduate from D.A.R.E. last semester.

“She asked if she could still do the D.A.R.E. essay and I said of course, you can do it,” said Rosemary Grimm, Kylie’s fifth grade social studies teacher. She said it was very important to her that officer Payne saw the essay. That’s when

she set up a Zoom meeting with Dep. Payne for Kylie to read her essay to him.

Deputy Judy Williams, Bossier Sheriff’s Office D.A.R.E. coordinator, says that Kylie was the only student to graduate from D.A.R.E. last spring.

There were an estimated 400 students in the parish and an estimated 100 stu-

dents in her school that attended D.A.R.E. last spring.

Kylies’ homeroom teacher (Shannon Gary) says she is not surprised that she took the initiative to pursue this project on her own because she wanted to make her D.A.R.E. officer proud.

Virtual Travel Outlook Conference set for Aug. 27 Special to the Press-Tribune The Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau will host a virtual North Louisiana Travel Outlook Conference (NLTOC) on Thursday, Aug. 27 from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. NLTOC gives local tourism professionals a rare opportunity to sit in on live sessions

with national, state and local tourism experts, who will be sharing information about the impacts of COVID-19 and recovery efforts for the future. Participants will be able to access the conference from the comfort of their homes or offices, allowing more affordable registration fees and a relaxed attendance. Registration is $20. For more

information, visit www.

Shreveport-Bossier.org/ NLTOC. “Our organization was designed to generate economic impact for Shreveport-Bossier through the positive promotion of the tourism industry,” said Stacy Brown, president of the Tourist Bureau. “Right now, our partners need us more than ever. We

are working diligently to ensure that all attendees are able to use the North Louisiana Travel Outlook Conference as vessel for economic resources, travel insight and expert optimism as we all combat COVID-19.”

The purpose of the NLTOC is to inform tourism and hospitality industry partners about the current and future

impact of COVID-19.

Tourism is a vital part of north Louisiana’s economy, and this conference will provide insight on local and national travel trends. This all-day conference will cover a variety of topics including a national look at the impact of COVID-19 on travel, as well as the impact to the Shreveport-Bossier economy.

option through a partnered accredited group.

However, no one has taken this option. A few parents have asked for our curriculum and will seek to keep up from home until they are ready to send their students back,” said Davis.

In compliance with the Louisiana Department of Health and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and the PCA Medical Advisory Committee, PCA implemented the following enhanced safety protocols to provide a safe campus.

The protocols are:

—Handwashing will be emphasized upon arrival, at least every two hours, before and after eating, before and after using outdoor playground equipment, and before departure.

—Daily temperature checks for all students and staff outside of classrooms before entering the class.

—Student and staff health will be assessed at the beginning and end of the day and as needed.

—Social distancing encouraged outdoors and required indoors to the greatest extent pos-

sible.

—Face coverings are required for everyone in common areas (drop-off, pick-up, and hallways) throughout the day and for employees and students (third grade and above) to the maximum extent possible when social distancing of six-feet cannot be maintained throughout the school day.

New procedures are also in place to maintain static cohorts. The procedures are: —No large gatherings —Increased cleaning of high-touch surfac-

es; strict adherence to COVID-19 disinfection protocols and products for both routine and deep cleaning.

—Improved ventilation measures (outside air from HVAC, MERV filters, and UV lights in HVAC).

PCA will refine these procedures as needed to accommodate any further requirements placed upon them, with guidance from the School’s medical advisory committee.

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ous school years, Davis went on to say that students will be spending more time outside this school year.

“Our students will spend more time outdoors than they ever have before (we are in talks to build four outdoor classrooms), as teachers will be encouraged to frequently take their classes outdoors,” he said.

Davis did state that PCA offered online options to parents, with no takers.

“We do have an online

Bossier Sheriff Julian Whittington says a Benton man has been arrested for having sexual relations with a juvenile.

Seth D. Perot, 28, of the 200 block of Vance Road, was charged with Felony Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile by detectives with the Bossier Sheriff’s Office.

Bossier Sheriff’s Office Patrol deputies and detectives investigated the case and determined that Perot initiated and enacted a sexual act in early August with the juvenile.

Perot was transported to the Bossier Maximum Security Facility Aug. 12 for booking; Bossier detectives are continuing their investigation.

Bossier detectives investigating human remains found on the Red River Bossier Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating partial human skeletal remains that were found on the shore of the Red River not far from the Jimmie Davis Bridge Friday afternoon.

Bossier detectives and crime scene investigators, along with the Bossier Parish Coroner’s Office, will collect the human remains. A cadaver dog team with the Shreveport Fire Department and Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office are also assisting.

The Bossier Coroner will take possession of the human remains, and they will make the call on whether the remains will be sent to the F.A.C.E.S. Lab in Baton Rouge for assistance in identification.

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through the end of December of payroll taxes for anyone who makes under $100,000 or less per year. It’s up to each employer to do that and make the decision to take advantage of that,” Congressman Johnson said.

“Part of the executive order the President issued defers collection of student loans through the end of the year. Until January 1,” he added.

OPINION

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Louisiana politics is a unique thing Politics. By definition, “The activities, actions, and policies that are used to gain and hold power in a government or to influence a government”; or, “a person’s opinions about the management of government.”

The state of Louisiana, our state, has a rich political history. From the interesting, well connected and quite often seemingly self-serving political decisions made by our colorful politicians of yesteryear, to the political environment in our state that exists today, Louisiana politics has always garnered local, national and in some cases, even international attention.

From a very young age, I have always had a keen interest in politics, both the process and the people. I attribute my keen interest in politics to my father. And, over these last few weeks following my father’s passing, I have found myself reflecting back upon the countless political discussions that Dad RANDY and I had over the years. BROWN Of course these discussions were both very interesting and very informative. I had so hoped that my Dad would live both to see and to participate with his vote in our upcoming Presidential election. We talked about it quite a bit over these last few months but unfortunately, that was not to be.

As a result of my father’s influence, guidance and support, I was involved as a volunteer in several political campaigns during both my high school and college years. I was involved locally in campaigns for Mayor, U.S. Representative and Governor. I loved it ALL! I got to know many great people (including the politicians themselves). And, so many of those relationships still exist today. No doubt, in so many ways, these relationships have served me well in my role at BPT. So, in moving forward to what I do today in my role at this newspaper, a big part of what I do involves my connections and relationships with our local politicians. In this way, I get to be involved from a behind the scenes “political observer” perspective. And, I have made many treasured friendships and associations that I value highly. Of course, for the record, and always being seen as a media person, I have to remain objective. Truthfully, this is sometimes very hard to do.

However, as such, from behind the scenes, I have personally witnessed the countless hours of passion and devotion expended by the politicians that I have come to know over the last two decades or so. Their passion and devotion is all for the purpose of making our lives better and moving our community, state and nation forward.

And, I must say, (as I have said it before), I am amazed by what you ALL do day in and day out. And, I thank you for your devotion of both time and talent. I don’t think some people realize just how much time you spend in representing us.

As many have heard me say before, I have a “front row seat” and an amazing opportunity each and every day to witness the great work being done by so many great and talented politicians who care so much about us ALL! Politics and the political process never stops. We should ALL be interested and involved in our political process.

It is the only way that we can influence the future of our community, state and nation. Our statewide elections were last year. This year, all eyes are upon the national political stage. With that being said, let me strongly urge you, if you have not already done so, be a part of the process. Have an interest. Get involved.

Our future depends upon it!

Randy Brown is publisher of the Bossier Press-Tribune.

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OPINION

Politicization of college football?

Just a couple of weeks ago, the airwaves and sports pages were filled with the news that the Southeastern Conference would pursue a conference-only, 10-game schedule for the 2020 football season and push the start of the season to Sept.

26. All out of concern for the dreaded coronavirus pandemic.

Since each SEC school traditionally faces eight conference foes each year league officials had the daunting task of assigning additional opponents for each school to face in order to round up to a 10-game schedule. Each school would take on two additional cross-conference opponents. That meant since LSU competes in the West Division of the SEC, the Fighting Tigers would pick up two additional opponents from the East Division.

As if it was a gift from the Almighty, LSU learned last week its two additional opponents from the East would be the University of Missouri and Vanderbilt. No offense to Missouri or Vandy, but someone somewhere was looking out for LSU in handing the Tigers two — with all due respect — less than dominant ball clubs to face in the months ahead.

Meanwhile, the University of Louisiana-Monroe and La. Tech University in Ruston set aside their differences for a mere moment and agreed to meet on the gridiron in Shreve-

port in November. The game would mark the first time in 20 years that the two schools — located roughly 30 miles apart — would play each other in a football game. Whoever is responsible for bringing the two universities together to play a football contest that certainly will be enjoyed by the fans deserves a round of applause or a pat on the back.

That was the lay of the land last week.

Over the SAM weekend, HANNA something strange occurred. Out of the blue, the Mid-American Conference announced it would cancel its 2020 football season. That sour news immediately prompted speculation that the Big Ten would follow suit. If the Big Ten walked away from football this fall, the experts opined, the SEC and every other major athletic conference in the country, known as the Power Five, would shutter their seasons as well.

Not so fast, said the SEC on Monday, followed by an official statement from the conference commissioner, Greg Sankey, saying league officials were taking a wait-and-see approach before making a final decision on whether to pull the plug on

football. In other words, the SEC would wait on the other Power Five conferences to make their intentions known before the SEC would breathe a word on whether football will be played in the Deep South this fall.

Then Tuesday arrived, and the Big Ten did what was expected all along and “postponed” the 2020 football season until possibly in the spring of 2021.

Over the past several days as speculation swirled that the college football season was in danger of being shuttered altogether, coaches and players from across the country took to social media to express their desires to play this fall, not next spring or whenever. In an interview, Alabama coach Nick Saban noted that his players were safer on campus taking part in team activities in a controlled environment instead of being at home with no one telling them what to do and when to do it. Saban made a good point.

There’s no disputing college football players would be taking a risk by playing this fall, just as they risk major injury every single time they put on pads and a uniform to practice or to compete in a game. Or every single time they enter a weight room to lift weights.

That apparently is beside the point.

Chattering away in the background are our acquaintanc-

es and friends in the political sphere who suggest the movement to cancel college football has absolutely nothing to do with the safety of the players or out of concern for the liability universities would face if — Heaven forbid — a young man playing college football was exposed to the coronavirus and became deathly ill. Instead, they argue deep-sixing college football would serve as another tool to disrupt life as we know it and thwart the economic activity the college football season generates in college towns and states throughout the United States. Less economic activity presumably leaves a sour taste in the mouths of voters, and that spells bad news for an incumbent president running for re-election.

Sound far-fetched? Perhaps.

Then again, whoever would have imagined FBI agents would knowingly pass along faulty intelligence to the Justice Department where Justice Department officials knowingly used the faulty intelligence to obtain a warrant from a secret court to eavesdrop on the president of the United States?

Maybe it’s not so far-fetched after all.

Sam Hanna Jr. can be reached by phone at 318-805-8158 or e-mail at samhannajr@samhannajr.com.

OPINION

McHugh David: Is any press, good press?

There’s a saying – any press, is good press.

The direct quote, attributed to Oscar Wilde in 1915, is ‘all publicity is good, if it is intelligent.’ That was printed in the Atlanta Journal Constitution that year, with the thought that the only thing worse than being talked about, is not being talked about.

Public relations gurus, departments, and professionals have debated the merits of the statement for years. How much truth is there to the idea that even negative press can be beneficial? Is it really a good idea to be discussed, even in a poor light?

Large business owners, some athletes, and still some politicians would agree with the sentiment.

Whether it’s good or bad, they want it heard in some form of media. They’ll take to TV stations, newspapers, online blogs, and social media to get the word out about it just as quickly as possible.

Good or bad? Doesn’t matter, they want their name to remain in the spotlight.

For many, this appears to be quintessential narcissism is probably the worst way.

However, individuals seem to forget quickly these days.

What was happening with the novel coronavirus at the end of June that caused surges in July, pushing to a mask mandate? None really remember, they just hate the mask mandate.

President Donald Trump

is a master at such tactics.

Whether you agree with his policies is irrelevant to the discussion – the president will take to Twitter with whatever is on his mind at any given point, be it right, wrong, good take, bad take… it doesn’t matter.

The purpose is to keep all eyes on him, or the situation to which he’s bringing the light, to keep it relevant.

And while even some staunch Trump supp o r t e r s dislike his Twitter demeanor, its MCHUGH difficult to DAVID question the results.

But that’s the President of the United States, and few have come to expect any different from someone who came from a bombastic background in reality TV and very forward-facing business ventures. How about a state that continues to make headlines – and the majority of those headlines are the wrong ones?

Louisiana is first, per capita, in COVID-19 cases.

Louisiana is last, or second-to-last, in economic beneficiary categories including infrastructure, tax system, education system, and workforce development. The United States Chamber recently released a video series on Louisiana’s ‘judicial hellhole’ and how it

affects individuals and the state’s economy as whole.

There was a major fight in the legislature just this past session over fixing auto insurance rates.

Let’s not forget that, getting hyper-local, the New York Times wrote an article on the insolvency of the National Flood Insurance Program. Within that article was an interview with Livingston Parish President Layton Ricks, asking him about decisions he made post-flood with regard to elevation certificates and permits to allow people to re-build or repair their homes in a flood plain. He admitted to it, and said he would do it all over again.

But what does it matter, you might ask, because the state continues to move along? Maybe it does, maybe it doesn’t. Louisiana experiences a net exodus, year-over-year, of residents especially in younger demographics. The state has a 14th highest tax burden, per WalletHub, and yet has one of the bottom 10 tax bases in terms of land value (as well as the lowest property taxes in the nation, for the states that levy them) as well as a low base for sales tax due to low median income.

To add to those tax issues, Louisiana is a net-taker of federal money which it is using – especially post flood in Livingston Parish – to fund large scale infrastructure and drainage projects with no plans for future funding.

As Congressman Garret Graves likes to say – you can’t always wait for a windfall of federal money to plug funding issues.

The answer to the first question is a complicated one, but it’s also a hard pill to swallow for the state. Is any press, good press? The simple answer is ‘no,’ but the more complicated one lies in the direct quote from Oscar Wilde – ‘if it is intelligent.’

Are the headlines surrounding Louisiana’s issues intelligent? No, because they lack general direction on how to fix said items. As mentioned, just this past session legislators tried to take on auto insurance rates to some – but not all – avail.

This is the framework moving forward – everything is going to be a fight.

But risk will be necessary in order to fix many of the issues that plague Louisiana, and things will have to be tried here that may not work at first.

If one thing is for certain, the Bayou State has to at least try because if there’s one thing we have proven – if you’re a state, bad headlines are no good.

Especially if budding citizens and businesses have better options, right next door.

McHugh David is publisher of the Livingston Parish News.

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NSU fall sports postponed until spring

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BY JASON PUGH

NSU ASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR FOR MEDIA RELATIONS

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State’s fall sports schedules are moving to the spring of 2021.

The Southland Conference announced last week the league will postpone fall sports conference competitions in football, volleyball, soccer and cross country with the intent of playing in the spring semester.

The league’s fall sports teams are allowed to keep contracted non-conference games, if they so choose, and can schedule additional games as well. NSU has chosen not to participate in any fall athletic competitions.

The decision was reached a week ago by the conference’s presidential Board of Directors, in consultation with campus athletic directors, in full consideration of the health, safety and well-being of the league’s student-athletes, coaches, administrators, support personnel and fans on the league’s 13 campuses. Southland members have been moni-

toring national, regional and local developments related to the worldwide COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic since the cancelation of spring sports in mid-March.

“All of us at Northwestern and other schools in the Southland Conference regret the negative impact on our students, personnel, alumni, friends and fans of suspending competition in athletics for the fall semester,” said NSU President Dr. Chris Maggio. “Our plans for resuming intercollegiate sports competition that is so deeply ingrained in the university and its image are already under way.

“Most conferences and universities in the nation are postponing athletic competition in the fall based on guidance from medical agencies and authorities across the nation.

We feel it is in the best interests of our university, students and community that we also suspend intercollegiate sports, as much as we regret it.”

Added Director of AthSee, NSU, Page 6

Bossier coach praises trio of dedicated Kats

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BY RUSSELL HEDGES

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Seniors Isaiah Taylor, Coleman Beeson and Avery Williams are three players Bossier head football coach Michael Concilio knows he can always count on.

All three are two-year starters and play in all phases of the game.

All three became members of the 1,000-pound club earlier this month during the Bearkats’ max period in the weight room.

“All three played in every contest last year but more importantly stayed committed to our workout days this summer,” Concilio said in a text message.

Taylor, a guard, made 27 of 33 workouts. Concilio said he will likely play some defense as well as special teams this season.

“By his commitment and attendance he has stepped up as a leader,” Concilio said.

Williams is a safety and backup quarterback. He didn’t miss a single summer workout.

Concilio said he’s only the 13th player in his 14 seasons as coach to have

perfect attendance.

Beeson is the starting quarterback but he also played on special teams last year. This season, he could also see playing time on defense.

He made 28 workouts this summer.

“He has been around Bossier football since he was 9 years old,” Concilio said. “His whole family has attended Bossier High.”

Beeson lost his father David, who was an assistant football and baseball coach and head wrestling coach at Bossier, in July of 2019. He then excelled during the season, passing for almost 800 yards in the Bearkats’ run-oriented Wing-T. ___

Benton senior guard Jada Anderson has verbally committed to ULM. Anderson was named the MVP in the Class 5A state championship game last March after scoring 33 points in a 62-48 victory over Ouachita Parish.

She is a two-time firstteam All-Parish selection.

Last season, she averaged 14 points, 3.0 assists and See, NOTES, Page 6

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Bossier City’s AK Harvey, a former Loyola College Prep standout who plays for ULL, won the women’s open singles title in The Louisiana Family Medicine Clinic City Championships tournament held Aug. 4-9 at the Bossier Tennis Center.

Bossier City’s Harvey wins City title Shreveport’s Wilson dominates men’s open singles division

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The Louisiana Family Medicine Clinic City Championships tournament produced new champions in women’s and men’s open singles.

Bossier City’s AK Harvey, a former Loyola College Prep standout who currently plays for ULL. won the women’s title.

Shreveport’s Cotter Wilson, a senior on the Ole Miss tennis team, took the men’s champiHarvey onship.

The tournament, which ended Aug. 9, was held at the Bossier Tennis Center for the third straight year.

In 2018, it was revived by three local tennis enthusiasts — Bossier Tennis Center pro Todd Killen, Jeffrey Goodman and Rick Holland — after a hiatus of 10 years.

It used to be one of the mainstays of the local sports scene in August, having been Wilson played at Querbes Park for many years.

Wanting to start slowly, the organizers decided to have just two events — men’s open singles and doubles — in 2018.

Last year, there were 13 divisions as women’s open singles and doubles along with family and skill-level events were added.

This year, the event

City champions

The winners of the 18 divisions in The Louisiana Family Medicine Clinic City Championships held Aug. 4-9 at Bossier Tennis Center.

Men’s open singles: Cotter Wilson, Shreveport Women’s open singles: AK Harvey, Bossier City Men’s open doubles: Cotter Wilson and Todd Killen, both of Shreveport Women’s open doubles: Emily Truong and Margaret Elberson, both of Shreveport.

Mixed open doubles: Bianca Schulz and Jared Roge, both of Shreveport.

Men’s 6.0 doubles: Chad Doyal of Shreveport and Hayden Knight of Keithville.

Men’s 7.0 doubles: Spencer Petree and Randolph Hicks, both of Shreveport.

Men’s 8.0 doubles: David Ballard of Shreveport and JT Clendenin.

Mixed 6.0 doubles: Jenna Choi of Shreveport and William Haynes of Bossier City.

Mixed 7.0 doubles: Maranda Litton of Converse and Fred Lucky of Bossier City.

Women’s 6.0 doubles: Jill Bankston and Maggie Fatheree, both of Natchitoches.

Women’s 7.0 doubles: Amanda Gulley and April Walker, both of Minden.

Women’s 8.0 doubles: Kristen Bernard and Heather Howard, both of Shreveport.

Father-Daughter doubles: Adam Young and Sydney Young, both of Shreveport.

Father-Son doubles: Stafford Yerger and Havard Yerger, both of Shreveport.

Mother-Daughter doubles: Lucy Young and Isabella Young, both of Shreveport.

Mother-Son doubles: Griffen Valiulis and Shelly Valiulis, both of Shreveport.

Men’s 50 and over doubles: Rick Holland of Shreveport and John Shaw of Stonewall.

crowned champions in 18 divisions.

This year’s tournament was unique because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

There were guidelines and restrictions for players and spectators alike.

But that didn’t stop a large crowd from showing up to watch the singles finals.

The women’s draw had eight players, double the

number of last year.

It was a high-quality field that included former state high school champions Paris Washington (Parkway), defending champion Claire Hammond (Parkway) and Harvey.

Harvey, who had her sophomore season at ULL cut short by the pandemic, opened with a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Shreveport’s Morgan Young.

She then defeated former Northwestern State player Bianca Schulz 6-2, 7-5.

Schulz is an assistant pro at the Bossier Tennis Center.

Harvey, the No. 2 seed, then faced No. 1 Hammond in the finals. Harvey won the first set 6-4 and Hammond rallied to win the second 6-3.

Instead of playing a third set in split-set matches, the tournament used a 10-point tiebreaker. Harvey won that and the title.

Hammond also split sets in her semifinal match against Paris Washington, losing the first 6-1 then winning the second and the decisive tiebreaker.

Washington, who teamed with her sister Jasmin to win the 2019 Division I doubles state championship, had most of her junior season wiped out because of the pandemic.

Wilson, the son of Pierremont Oaks Director of Tennis Grady Wilson and former Captain Shreve and SMU star Lauren Cotter Wilson, dominated the men’s open singles, which started with 40 players.

The 2019 runner-up lost only six games en route to the title, defeating former Loyola standout Anthony McMaster 6-2, 6-1 in the finals.

McMaster has enjoyed a lot of success in the three years The City has been held at the Bossier Tennis Center. He won the title in 2018 and reached the semifinals last year.

Wilson also teamed with Killen to win the men’s open doubles. The duo defeated Kirk Fisher and Steven Schwab, both of Monroe, 7-5, 6-4, in the finals.

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3.7 steals.

Anderson will join former teammate Qua Chambers, the 2020 All-Parish MVP, who is a freshman at ULM. “They made me a priority; they were always at my games,” Anderson told LGR Basketball. “ULM is changing the culture of their program and together we can make a difference in college basketball.” ___

Wade Bounds, who has coached a variety of sports at Plain Dealing for 31 years, has been named the head girls basketball coach at the school.

Bounds is also an assistant football and track and field coach.

During his tenure, he assisted former girls coach Shelia Bryant-Dupree and boys coach David Bryant during the Lady Lions’ and Lions’ deep playoff runs.

Plain Dealing won RUSSELL HEDGES/PRESS-TRIBUNE back-to-back girls state championships in 2011 and Benton senior guard Jada Anderson has verbally 2012. committed to ULM.

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letics Greg Burke: “Our athletic program has been preparing to play – and wanted to play – since the start of voluntary workouts began in June.

“Most recently and in compliance with an NCAA Board of Governors directive, a COVID-19 PCR testing option was secured and utilized for student-athlete testing while other protocols continued to be followed by our sports medicine staff.”

“This is not the outcome for which we were hoping.

It, however, reflects the continuing volatility of a pandemic which has had a grip on our nation, including the world of college athletics, for nearly five months,” added Burke, who noted that nearly 90 percent of NCAA Football Championship Subdivision football programs have already canceled their competitive season.

NSU was scheduled to open its 2020 football season with a Sept. 3 home game versus conference opponent Incarnate Word

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while other fall sports also were set to start their season in early September.

The Southland joins a growing list of all but two FCS conferences that have altered, canceled or postponed all or portions of fall competitions, including the Big Sky, Big South, Big West, Colonial, Ivy League, the Mid-Eastern Athletic, the Missouri Valley Football League, Northeast, Patriot League, the Pioneer Football League and the Southwestern Athletic conferences.

The Southland’s fall sports offerings include football, women’s soccer, men’s and women’s cross country and volleyball.

The cancellation of fall sports follows similar action taken in the spring that resulted in not holding the NCAA Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, as well as the Indoor Track and Field Championships. All spring sports activities were also cancelled.

Said Burke: “This, again, is most disappointing for

our student-athletes, who are dedicated to representing NSU both in the classroom and on the field of competition.

“The same sentiment applies to our coaches and staff, who invest in immeasurable amount of time yearround in preparing for each season. Finally, I know how much our fans, alumni, former athletes, parents and campus community look forward supporting our teams and this leaves yet another void for them.”

Burke indicated NSU teams will continue to remain engaged in athletic-related activities within the department’s “inner bubble” as allowed by NCAA rules.

Ongoing testing and daily monitoring will also be a part of the health and safety protocol.

The Southland Conference also is in the planning stages to conduct regular season championships in all four sports in the spring of 2021 with potential plans for NCAA postseason competition also a possibility.

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VIRTUAL LEARNING HAS MANY VIRTUES

This week’s column will come out just before the start of the new school year, barring any unforeseen changes in the next week, and this year will look vastly different than previous years for most students. So, I thought I’d focus on resources we have available at the library that can supplement your student’s school lessons.

Virtual learning has many virtues, and in this case what better purpose could it serve than to help limit the spread of a virus through our students and teachers? But who doesn’t like a bit of hands-on learning?

That is where several of our databases will come in handy; which, I know, virtual services helping with hands-on learning sounds counter-intuitive but just trust your library because we know what we’re talking about. For instance, A to Z World Food has a multitude of recipes that are supplemented by information about the region they originate from which means you can make a tasty snack (or meal) while learning some geography or about another culture. If you have to do a presentation and need to create a poster board, diorama, or some other visual to go along with the presentation then check out Creativebug for some ideas to add visual interest. And one of my go-to favorite databases to suggest to students: World Book Online. Always great for general research purposes, plus World Book has an Activity Corner that offers experiments and activities that students can try out on their own; activity topics range from the scientific to the artistic and most often require tools and supplies that can be found around the house, which means no special trips to 5 different stores!

If your student is struggling with a topic and needs some additional support, then Homework Louisiana is the perfect solution. Live tutors are available from 2:00pm to midnight for kindergarten through college subjects, and for the Adult Education and Career Center subjects they’re available 10:00am to mid- ANNIE GILMER night. You can even drop off a math question or submit a paper for review if necessary. Pronunciator is our language learning resource and offers more than 100 languages to choose from, which can be incredibly beneficial for supplementing that foreign language class that’s required in high school. And to go in the other direction, age-wise, TumbleBooks has interactive storybooks, chapter books, non-fiction, language learning, and more for your younger students (kindergarten through sixth grade).

If you or your student needs help, let us know! Our libraries are open and our staff always eager to help you find what you’re looking for.

QUESTIONS? Email us at: contactus@bossierlibrary.org FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/bossierlibrary FREE PRINTING: www.bossierlibrary.org/print SUMMER EXPERIENCE: https://www.bossierlibrary.org/summerexperience LIBRARY CARD REGISTRATION FORM: https://www.bossierlibrary.org/form/library-card-registration-form LIBRARY @ HOME: https://www.bossierlibrary.org/libraryathome CURRENTLY: Limited Library Services resumed on Monday, June 22, 2020: • All library branches open for Grab-&-Go Quick Services along with Curbside Pickup: • Available Monday – Saturday, 10:00am – 5:00pm • Services at our Plain Dealing Branch are available Monday – Friday 10:00am – 5:00pm • Free Printing with Curbside Pickup (10-page limit, b&w or color) will be available Monday –Saturday, 10:00am – 5:00pm RECENTLY ADDED TO DIGITAL RESOURCES AND OUR SHELVES: • The Benefits of Being an Octopus by Ann Braden (Children’s Fiction; Book, Playaway, eAudiobook) • Into the Streets: A Young Person’s Visual History of Protest in the United States by Marke Bieschke (YA Non-Fiction; Book) • On the Horizon: World War II Reflections by Lois Lowry, illustrated by Kenard Pak (Children’s Non-Fiction; Book, eBook, eAudiobook) • Pride: A Pride and Prejudice Remix by Ibi Aanu Zoboi (YA Fiction; Book, Audiobook, Playaway, eAudiobook) • Star Settlers: The Billionaires, Geniuses, and Crazed Visionaries Out to Conquer the Universe by Fred Nadis (Non-Fiction; Book)

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HISTORY

Bossier Commercial Airport and Flying School

In 1940, Bossier Parish opened its first commercial airport and flying school. The Bossier Commercial Airport spanned eighty acres, located about three miles north of Bossier City, just west of the highway to Benton, and approximately one mile across Red River from the Shreveport Municipal Airport.

The dedication was on a warm Sunday afternoon in the summer of 1940. For the dedication services, it put on a big airshow, including a parachute jump with Minor “Mile High” Vinck, who carried a movie camera on his jump and filmed as he descended. Many public officials and prominent figures in the aviation world were in attendance, including Mayor Hoffman L. Fuller of Bossier City and Dwane Wallace, President of the Cessna Aircraft Corporation, and aeronautical engineer and designer.

Hosting the dedication were the owner and operator, Ted R. Young and his wife Annie, both licensed pilots. Ted received his pilot’s license in 1933, and he made the second airmail pick-up during the 1938 Air Mail Week observance in Shreveport. The first observance of National Air Mail Week was May 15-21, 1938. Postmaster General James A. Farley and President Franklin Roosevelt created and proclaimed the week-long event to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the US airmail service’s inauguration.

Annie received her pilot’s license in 1935 and is credited with being the first Shreveport woman ever to make a solo flight. She assisted her husband in operating the airport and in conducting the flight school. Annie was a member of the Ninety-Nines, an international organization of women pilots, founded on Nov. 2, 1929, in which Amelia Earhart was a charter member and elected the first President.

The flying school was fully accredited by the Civil Aeronautics Authority, offered ground courses, and private and commercial pilot flying courses, taught by government-approved teachers. The private pilot course was the same as those offered at col-

leges, b u t witho u t t h e e d ucational prerequisite cours- AMY ROBERTSON e s .

Many young men attended this course as army pilot prospects.

In 1941, the Bossier Commercial Airport started the year by staging an airshow on Jan. 11th and 12th. The airshow featured nationally known stunt pilots, parachuters, and included military aircraft. Also, a 1910 Curtis-Wright pusher plane, one of the first planes built by the Wright brothers, was flown by Clem Honkamp. Ted and his students planned an exhibition of flying as it was taught in class.

During the first day of the airshow, Ted decided to give an unscheduled exhibition of “how not to fly an airplane.”

His demonstration ended in tragedy. According to the Shreveport Times, “Young apparently deliberately threw his plane, an Aeronca, into a spin from about 2,500 feet, spun the plane three times and crashed almost vertically into a field 50 yards from the north boundary of the airport.

“The cockpit of the plane was crumpled, the wings and back of the plane broken.

Young was rushed to North Louisiana sanitarium in a Wellman ambulance and died at 7:50 p.m. He suffered a fractured skull, internal injuries, and both legs were broken. One leg was amputated in an effort to save his life.”

Just two months later, the airport and flying school were reopened as the Joy Airport,

by Joy N. Houck, a wellknown theater operator in the south.

For more Bossier Parish history, visit the Bossier Parish Library History Center at 2206 Beckett Street, Bossier City.

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OBITUARIES Carole Turnley Boggs Plain Dealing, LA – Graveside services for Carole Turnley Boggs were held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2020, at Plain Dealing Cemetery. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, the family asks that masks be worn at all times and social distancing be practiced.

Carole was born on October 17, 1925, to Jesse and Eddye Lee Turnley in Plain Dealing, LA and left this earth surrounded by family and friends on August 9, 2020, at the age of 94. She was the oldest of four sisters – Christine “Tootsie” Walker who predeceased her; Peggy Blake; and Beth Anderson.

She was the widow of A M “Bob” Boggs of Plain Dealing. They were married on February 20, 1951, and he passed away on December 3, 1970. Carole was only 45 at the time, but she carried on with her life and continued to raise her children on her own. She was an extremely strong and capable woman.

Carole is survived by

her two children, Thomas “Tommy” Boggs (Gretchen) and Connie Boggs Rountree (Chuck); five grandchildren – Allison Boggs, Jennifer Boggs (Hannah), Catherine Rountree Talbot (Dean), Charles “Cotter” Rountree III (Laura) and Jacob Fredieu (Noah); and great-grandchildren, Mackinley and Morgan Boggs, Turner Talbot and Walker Fredieu. She is also survived by her sisters, Peggy Blake and Beth Anderson, and six nieces and nephews.

In addition to the love she had for her family, Carole loved the Dallas Cowboys, traveling, golf, playing bridge, her church, her work as a mail carrier, and her large network of dear friends. She was particularly proud of having visited all 50 states and many foreign countries during the years that she traveled. She and her group of four dear friends traveled many miles in Carole’s van, criss-crossing the country and having many wonderful adventures that they recorded through

slides and journals.

She also was thrilled over the Hole in One she shot at Oakland Plantation Country Club in Plain Dealing.

That was the first hole in one at the club. She learned to play bridge in the 1970s and played faithfully until she was 92 years old. She loved her bridge buddies. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and attended faithfully. Carole never met a stranger and was a friend to all.

The family would like to thank her dear caregivers who became like family to us all. Elizabeth “Pop” Daniels, Tracy Burford, Sheila Player, Annie Roots, and Peggy Cason. And a special thank you to Dr. Pierre Blanchard, her physician and friend, who treated her for over 50 years. Dr. Blanchard, you may now retire as she said she wouldn’t allow it until she was gone.

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before eventually landing in Bossier City. John attended Bossier High School and graduated from Radford High School at Hickam AFB in Hawaii. He was also a proud graduate of University of Hawaii.

Upon his graduation from college, John rejoined his family in Bossier City, and soon his lifelong career in insurance began. John was a longtime fixture in the local insurance industry, a supporter of Barksdale Air Force Base and all things Bossier City. He will be remembered for his larger than life personality, distinct booming voice and love of local politics.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.G. Whittington, Jr., and in laws Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Grant.

John is survived by his loving wife, of 48 years, Kay Grant Whittington; daughters, Ashley Whittington Her pallbearers were: Netherton and husband, Danny Carpenter, Henry Chris and Jill Whittington Felsher, Wayne Ford, Jacob DePhillips and husband, Fredieu, David Kelly, Charles John; three grandchildren, Rountree III, James South- who were the joy and light of erland, and Dean Talbot. his life, Jacob Cole DePhilHonorary Pallbearers were: lips, Whitley Kay and Collins David Anderson, Charles Mae Netherton; brothers, Rater and David Smith.

Jerry Whittington and Paul In lieu of flowers, the fam- Whittington; brother and ily requests donations be sister-in-laws, Peggy and made to First United Meth- Leroy Nuckolls and Pegodist Church of Plain Deal- gy Whittington; numerous ing, or to the charity of one’s nieces and nephews and a choice. host of friends who he conSign our online guest book sidered family. at www.baileyfuneralhome.

The family would like to net. extend a special thank you to Dr. Arnold Barz and Dr. John Randall Scott McRight, for their lovWhittington ing care over the last several Shreveport, LA – John years, to the staff of WK PierRandall Whittington passed remont ICU, Carrie Barnum, away on Monday, August 10, Stephanie Cullick and Jerric2020, at the age of 72, fol- ka Thompkins. lowing a brief illness. A visIn lieu of flowers, the famitation was held on Wednes- ily suggests memorials may day, August 12, 2020 from be made to the American 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Diabetes Association, 2451 Rose-Neath Funeral Home Crystal Drive, Suite 900, Arin Shreveport, LA. A private lington, VA 22202 or a charifamily graveside service will ty of the donor’s choice. be held on Thursday, August 13, 2020.

Patricia Ann David John was born on April 7, Morrell 1948 at Barksdale AFB, to Bossier City, LA – FunerE.G. and Lessie Whittington. al services for Patricia Ann The U.S. Air Force took their David Morrell were held at family all over the country, 11:00 a.m. on Friday, Au-

gust 14, 2020 at Hill Crest Memorial Chapel. Visitation was held at 10:00 a.m. prior to service. Face masks and social distancing will be required for your safety.

Patricia Ann David Morrell, age 85, left this earth on Monday August 10, 2020 after a short illness. Born the middle child of Grace Louise Prichard David and Alonzo Curtis David, in Shreveport, Louisiana on April 5, 1935.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Val Howard David, all of Shreveport. Her former husband and father of her only child, Kenneth Douglas Morrell, preceded her as well, June 2005.

She grew up in Shreveport and attended Fair Park High School. As newlyweds, she and Kenneth set out for adventure as his quest for employment took them to Odessa, Texas, where they lived for 25 years. While there, she worked as a bookkeeper alongside Ken for many years in their businesses: El Paso Service Station, Goldsmith Garage and Goldsmith Pump & Supply. After her return to Shreveport in the 70s, Patricia began working for Sears where she remained until her retirement in 2010.

Pat taught Sunday school in her younger years and was active in Eastern Star. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Shreveport. She was an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed crocheting for many years until her eyesight made that impossible. Patricia was also a notary. She was a loyal and generous person.

The true joy of her life was her daughter, Tammy Dian.

Together they had many adventures: shopping, decorating, cooking, traveling and talking on the phone daily.

She also dearly loved her dog Breezy.

Surviving Patricia are her daughter Tammy Morrell Harris and husband Steve of Bossier City, her sister, Nancy Kinsel and husband Alton of Rockport, Texas; Step-grandson, Nicholas Harris and wife Lauren, and great-grands, Clara and Jacob of Alexandria, LA. In addition, a host of nieces and nephews also survive her.

away on Thursday, August 13, 2020.

He was a hard working man, having began his career with Riley Beaird at the young age of 17. Frank saw all the many changes of the company he worked for, and retired from Beaird Industries after a long career of 44 years and 10 months.

Frank loved the outdoors and enjoyed gardening, fishing, and hunting. But more than any hobby, he enjoyed and loved his grandchildren and his great-grandchildren most of all.

He is preceded in death by his sister, Ruby Mae Allen; and his parents. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife of 61 years, Mrs. Gracie Long; his sons, Danny and wife Vicki; and Randy and wife Deanna; grandchildren, Brian; Jeremy and wife Gwen, Jonathan and wife Jayde, Hunter, and Darbi; along with his great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Avery, and Fisher.

Frank's pallbearers were his grandsons, Brian, Jeremy, Jonathan, and Hunter Long; and Charles "Peanut" Franklin, and Patrick Hill. *A tribute by Jeremy Long: "I knew today would come eventually. . .I just hoped that it never would. . . My Pawpaw "Frank Long" passed away this morning.

He was literally the kindest, most loving and caring person I knew. the last of a dying generation, who had more integrity in one finger than anyone left here today.

He showed me how to skin my first deer, and when I shot my first squirrel, and shared countless life lessons through the years. He wasn't just my pawpaw, he was my best friend. He will deeply missed."

Pallee Adger Hudson Benton, LA - Pallee Adger Hudson, 75 of Benton, Louisiana unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 9, 2020. The Graveside service was held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Carolina Bluff Cemetery in Benton, Louisiana.

Anna "Belle" Gibbs Anna "Belle" Gibbs was born in Quitman, Texas Frank H. Long on February 23, 1921 and Bossier City, LA - Services passed peacefully into eternito honor the life of Mr. Frank ty on Wednesday, August 12, H. Long, 84, were held at 2020 at 2:52 p.m. at South10:00 a.m. on Monday, Au- ern Oaks Rehabilitation and gust 17, 2020, at Hill Crest Nursing Home after a long, Memorial Funeral Home, fulfilled life at the age of 99 officiated by Father Karl years, 5 months, 2 weeks Daigle. Interment followed and 6 days. "Miz Belle" was in Hill Crest Memorial Park preceded in death by her in Haughton, LA. The family husband of 73 years, Robreceived guests at the funeral ert "R.B." Gibbs; her eldest home on Sunday evening Au- son, David "Davy" L. Gibbs; gust 16, 2020 from 5 p.m. to her sister, Faye Morris; her 6:30 p.m., with a rosary that stepdad, Jay D. Burke; and began at 6:30 p.m. her mother, Opal H. Burke.

Frank was born on March She is survived by her son, 17, 1936, in Coushatta, Lou- Richard "Dickie" Gibbs and isiana to parents, Howard See, OBITUARIES, Page 9 and Ruby Long and passed

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Church.

children, Heather and Katie Harvey; a grandchild, Lilly Moore; parents, Harry Mills (her Biological Father), Rosetta Beadle, along with Daniel Beadle (her Step-father since she was age 7); brothers, Joseph Beadle, Brad Beadle and David Beadle.

In order to honor her life, services will begin with a Visitation, from 1:30 – 3:00 pm, with the Funeral to follow immediately after at 3:00 p.m., each being will be held at the Hill Crest Chapel, Haughton, LA. Interment will be within Hill Crest Memorial Park.

Deborah Harvey Deborah was born in Duluth, MN on February 24, wife Linda E. Gibbs; daugh- 1962. In her younger years ter-in-law, Joyce Gibbs; and she had a passion for softball. son, Dan P. Gibbs; numerous Deborah graduated from nieces, nephews, grandchil- Community High School. dren and great-grandchilOn June 28, 1985, Debodren rah married the love of her Graveside service for im- life, Mr. James Arthur Harmediate family and close vey. Deborah was very smart family friends were held on and gifted in math. Deborah Sunday, August 16, 2020, at spent her working career in 2:00 p.m. at Hill Crest Me- Accounting, for Oil and Gas morial Cemetery in Haugh- Firms and Financial Serton, Louisiana. A Life Cele- vices. bration honoring Belle will She is preceded in death be observed on the 100th by her younger sister, Krisanniversary of her birth on tine Crawford.

Melvin Brooks Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Mrs. Harvey is survived Funeral services for Melin the sanctuary of her be- by: her loving husband, of vin Brooks, Age 68, were loved Trinity Heights Baptist 35 years, James Harvey; held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Continued from Page 8

August 15, 2020 in the Chapel of Heavenly Gates Funeral Home in Shreveport, LA. Interment followed at Bellevue Cemetery in Bellevue, LA. Open visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday August 14, 2020 at Heavenly Gates Funeral Home in Shreveport, LA. Jonathan Jefferson Funeral services for Jonathan Jefferson, Age 34, were held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Bossier Baptist Church in Bossier City, LA. Interment followed at Burns Cemetery in Haughton, LA. Open visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday August 14, 2020 at Bossier Baptist Church in Bossier City, LA.

Cypress Lodge #89 raises money to purchase PPE

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In this confusing time, teachers need all the support they can get! During their most recent meeting, Cypress Lodge #89 raised money to purchase Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) care packages to Benton Schools!

Benton Intermediate, Benton Middle, and Benton High were each given a care package including masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, tissues, and even a Flying Heart Gift card to award to one outstanding teacher at their next faculty meeting! We appreciate everything our teachers and schools do for our community! Go Tigers!

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Notice is hereby given pursuant to Article 7, Section 23(C) of the Louisiana Constitution and R.S. 47:1705(B) that a public hearing of Bossier Parish Fire Protection District No. 7 will be held at it’s regular meeting place at 718 W. Palmetto Avenue, Plain Dealing, LA 71064 on Monday September 28, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. to consider levying additional or increased millage rates after without further voter approval or adopting the adjusted millage rates after reassessment and rolling forward to rates not to exceed the prior year’s maximum. The estimated amount of tax revenues to be collected in the next year from the increased millage is $446,681.65, and the amount of increase in taxes attributable to the millage increase is $17,201.00.

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Article VII, Section 23(C) of the Louisiana Constitution and La. R.S. 47:1705(B), that a public hearing of Cypress Black Bayou Recreation and Water Conservation District will be held at its regular meeting place in the Nature Center building located at 135 Cypress Park Drive in Benton, LA 71006 on Monday, September 21, 2020 at 9:00 A.M. The District intends to consider levying additional or increased millage for the year 2020 without further voter approval, or adopting the adjusted millage rates after reassessment and rolling forward to rates not to exceed the prior year's maximum. The estimated amount of tax revenues to be collected in the next year from the increased millage is $1,242,849.00, and the amount of increse in taxes attributable to the millage increase is $39,835.00.

Robert Berry, Executive Director Jerry Fowler, President

The Insurance Committee of the Bossier Parish School Board will hold a Town Hall meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, August 20 at Bossier Instructional Center, 2719 Airline Drive in Bossier City to discuss potential health insurance alternatives, answer questions and seek comments from those currently on the district’s health plan.

This meeting will provide active employees and retirees the opportunity to learn more about the different alternatives currently being considered for the current group insurance plan, which include: *Medicare Advantage Plan *Closed Formulary *Employer Group Waiver Plan Due to COVID group size restrictions, the Town Hall meeting will be livestreamed in various spaces throughout Bossier Instructional Center. It can also be viewed at: https://www.bossierschools.org/bpsblivestream Health plan participants who wish to make comments or ask questions can do so in person at the Town Hall meeting or by submitting them prior to the meeting at: bit.ly/BPSBInsuranceTownHall.

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SCALE INSECTS LOVE CRAPE MYRTLE

By Heather Kirk-Ballard

LSU AgCenter Horticulturist

It first showed up in Texas in 2004 and made its way across the Gulf States. Now, crape myrtle bark scale can be found as far west as New Mexico, as far north as Kansas and as far east as Virginia.

It is most prevalent in Texas and Louisiana.

Crape myrtle bark scale is an introduced insect pest from Asia, and it has great affinity for crape myrtle trees.

The problem usually goes unnoticed until plants begin turning black.

Scales are small insects that are flat and round or oval.

They are often soft-bodied, although hard-bodied scales also exist. They are often difficult to detect because the adults attach themselves to the trees and become immobile.

Scales can be brown to white in color, with the white scales being more detectable against green leaves and brown stems. They are most often found on the veins and leaf joints on the upper side of leaves or on the branches and trunks of trees and shrubs.

Scales can be particular in what they like to live on. They especially love members of the magnolia family, such as our Southern magnolia, sweet bay magnolia and banana shrubs.

For crape myrtle bark scale, the favorite host, of course, is the crape myrtle, although it can also be found on other common landscape plants such as American beautyberry, little leaf boxwood, cleyera and privet in addition to edible fruits such as pomegranate, persimmon, raspberries and figs.

Most scale bugs excrete large amounts of sugary waste called honeydew that encourages the growth of sooty mold, a black-colored fungus that interferes with photosyn-

thesis, causing plants to become sickly.

Often, you may first observe the sooty mold or yellowing of leaves where scales have caused their damage.

Heavily infested plants reduce new growth, and plants can eventually die.

Crape myrtle bark scale can be found where the name implies — on the bark of the trees — and rarely on the foliage. An overall infestation appears as white to gray in color.

The scales produce large amounts honeydew by sucking sap from the phloem of trees and shrubs with their piercing-sucking mouth parts.

Black sooty mold or fungus then grows on the honeydew, covering the leaves and branches of the tree in the telltale sign of the pest.

Several ways are available to help control or eliminate scales; however, it is no easy task to control a heavily infested population. The best way to control crape myrtle bark scale is to ensure that your trees are healthy with the proper amount of sunlight (they prefer full sun), watering, fertilization and weed management and proper pruning techniques.

As always, use chemical control as a last defense. Natural predators such as lady beetles and mealybugs are highly effective when they are in large enough numbers. You can also scrape off the scales or use a high-pressure water hose to spray them off, being careful not to harm the tree.

A soapy water mixture composed of dishwashing liquid with 1 1/2 teaspoons per quart of water or an insecticidal soap and a soft brush can be used to scrub the insects off of limbs and branches that you can reach and simply rinse them away.

Or you can spray the solution, reapplying every five to

HEATHER KIRK-BALLARD

Crape myrtle bark scale is found on the tree branches.

Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter

Sooty mold grows on the honeydew excrement from lacebugs and other insects decreasing photosynthesis.

Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter

Use a soapy mixture with a soft brush to wash scales away.

Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter

seven days as needed, covering both sides of the foliage. Leave the solution for several minutes and then rinse the soap and bugs off. Do not apply on a hot, sunny days to prevent burning the plant. This treatment is not easily accomplished on very tall trees but is effective on smaller ones.

Horticultural oil sprays can be applied when temperatures are above 45 degrees and below 90 degrees. Always spray in the late evening to slow drying time and increase effectiveness.

Finally, you can use a chemical control with active ingredients such as acephate, bifenthrin or imidacloprid.

Apply it by spraying directly on the scales or wiping them with a paint sponge, being careful to wear chemical-impermeable gloves. As always, follow directions on the labels and apply in the late evening to reduce the impact on pollinators. These treatments may need to be repeated to control newly hatched immature crawlers.

The most effective treatment for heavy infestation is a systemic insecticide with the active ingredient dinotefuran, imidacloprid or acephate to treat as a soil drench. Systemic insecticides, however, can have harmful effects on pollinators that feed on the pollen and nectar when trees are flowering.

Scale insects are invasive and will infest other plants, so move infested plants away from healthy ones. Unfortunately, sometimes it is best to completely remove and destroy heavily infested plants.

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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) 158450

TIB THE INDEPENDENT BANKERSBANK, N.A. VS MICHAEL LEE CHAPMAN A/K/A MICHAEL L. CHAPMAN AND DAWN DAMMON CHAPMAN

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2020 PAGE 14

BERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF 1815 LEE ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, ST., BOSSIER CITY, LA. 71112.

TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID FOR CASH, WITH THE BENEFIT OF APSALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: PRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, NINETY-SIX THOUSAND EIGHT HUN- AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF DRED FORTY-FIVE AND 37 / 100 THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF ($96,845.37) DOLLARS, ALONG WITH IN- BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMTEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEES AND ALL BER 30, 2020, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING OTHER COSTS OF SUIT. DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TOJULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF WIT:: & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER BOSSIER Parish LOT 6, BENTON HILLS SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 1, A SUBDIVISION OF BOSSIER ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: PARISH, LOUISIANA AS PER PLAT Emily E. Holley RECORDED IN BOOK 1207, PAGE 888 OF 3510 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 600 THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF Metairie, LA 70002 BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, TO504-831-7726 GETHER WITH ALL BUILDING AND IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON August 19, 2020 September 23, 2020 AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID Bossier Press-Tribune SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: ONE HUNDRED ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE AND 75 / 100 ($101,271.75) DOLLARS, ALONG WITH INTEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEES AND ALL OTHER COSTS OF SUIT. JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF P. O. Box 850 & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER BENTON, LA 71006 BOSSIER Parish

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, SEPTEMBER 30, 2020, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, PARISH OF BOSSIER SITUATED IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LOUISIANA, TO-WIT:: STATE OF LOUISIANA

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LOT 18, KINGSTONE PLANTATION, UNIT NO. 2, BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 1207, PAGE 490 AND CORRECTED BY PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 1207, PAGE 504 OF THE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA; SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, SERVITUDES, RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND OUTSTANDING MINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORD AFFECTING THE PROPERTY.

AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX AND 89 / 100 ($239,856.89) DOLLARS, ALONG WITH INTEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEES AND ALL OTHER COSTS OF SUIT. JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER BOSSIER Parish ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: Kristy Massey Finley 1505 North 19th Street Monroe, LA 71207 318-388-1440 August 19, 2020 September 23, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S OFFICE

JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF P. O. Box 850 BENTON, LA 71006 PARISH OF BOSSIER 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF LOUISIANA Suit No: (08) 156012

REGIONS BANK D/B/A REGIONS MORTGAGE VS TINA MARIE SMITH

BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF AMENDED 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, SEPTEMBER 30, 2020, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TO-WIT::

LOT NINE (9), CENTRAL PARK, UNIT 2, A SUBDIVISION IN BOSSIER CITY, BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 275, PAGE 115, RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON.

Suit No: (08) 161222

NEW RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LLC VS MARY G. WAGGONER

BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, WITH THE BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2020, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TOWIT:: LOT 470, GREENACRES PLACE SUBDIVISION, UNIT 6, A SUBDIVISION IN BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 583, PAGES 330-332 OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON. WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF 409 SUMMIT DRIVE, BOSSIER CITY, LA 71111

AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: SEVENTY-SIX THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-ONE AND 53 / 100 ($76,181.53) DOLLARS, ALONG WITH INTEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEES AND ALL OTHER COSTS OF SUIT. JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER BOSSIER Parish ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: Estefania Reichard 3510 N. Causeway Blvd Suite 600 Metairie, LA 70002 504-831-7726 July 15, 2020 August 19, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

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) 161628

MIDFIRST BANK VS ERNEST JACKSON BOSWELL, JR. AND PAMELA CHRISTINE BOSWELL

BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUM-

ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: J. Donald Morgan 2111 Quail Run Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4127 225-761-0001 August 19, 2020 September 23, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S OFFICE

JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF P. O. Box 850 BENTON, LA 71006 PARISH OF BOSSIER 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF LOUISIANA Suit No: (08) 161967

ORIGIN BANK VS SANDY D. CARAWAY

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, SEPTEMBER 30, 2020, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TO-WIT::

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) 162491

MIDFIRST BANK VS LAWRENCE PATTERSON

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, SEPTEMBER 30, 2020, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TO-WIT::

THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED IN BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON

LOT SEVENTEEN (17), DOGWOOD PARK SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. SEVEN (7), A SUBDIVISION OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 583, AT PAGES 4-5, OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, LESS AND EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT THE COMMON REAR LOT CORNER OF LOTS 17 AND 18 OF DOGWOOD PARK, UNIT NO. 7, RUN THENCE NORTH 44 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE REAR LOT LINE OF SAID LOT 17 A DISTANCE OF 36.7 FEET; RUN THENCE SOUTH 64 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST 178.95 FEET TO A POINT IN THE COMMON LOT LINE OF SAID LOTS 17 AND 18; RUN THENCE NORTH 74 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 12 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 17 AND 18 A DISTANCE OF 193.09 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 3,108.64 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS; AND TOGETHER WITH A PORTION OF LOT EIGHTEEN (18), A PORTION OF DOGWOOD PARK SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. SEVEN (7), MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE NORTH RIGHT-OFWAY LINE OF DEERFIELD CIRCLE AND THE FRONT COMMON LOT CORNER OF LOTS 17 AND 18 OF DOGWOOD PARK, UNIT NO. 7; RUN THENCE NORTH 74 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 12 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID COMMON LOT LINE 28.558 FEET; RUN THENCE SOUTH 64 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST 23.65 FEET TO THE NORTH RIGHT-OFWAY LINE OF SAID DEERFIELD CIRCLE; RUN THENCE NORTH 67 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 55 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE 6.8 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 60.43 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS.

LOT 27, JAMESTOWNE SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 1, A SUBDIVISION OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 1601, AT PAGES 290-291 OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS LOAND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID CATED THEREON. SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF 215 ONE HUNDRED ELEVEN THOUSAND ROANOKE CIRCLE, BENTON, LA 71006. THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FOUR AND 18 / 100 ($111,384.18) DOLLARS, ALONG AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID WITH INTEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEES SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: AND ALL OTHER COSTS OF SUIT.

ONE HUNDRED NINETY THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SIXTY-THREE AND 35 / JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF 100 ($190,963.35) DOLLARS, ALONG & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER WITH INTEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEES BOSSIER Parish AND ALL OTHER COSTS OF SUIT. ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: J. Donald Morgan JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF Kizer, Hood, & Morgan LLP & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER 2111 Quailrun Drive BOSSIER Parish Baton Rouge, LA 70808 225-761-0001 ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: Estefania Reichard 3510 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 600 Metairie, LA 70002 504-831-7726 August 19, 2020 September 23, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

August 19, 2020 September 23, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

NISSAN 3N6CM0KN9KK710078 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 9/3/2020, a Permit to Sell may be obtained.

August 12 and 19, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

LEGAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS BID # P20-20

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, September 1, 2020, for Centurylink Center Lighting Project.

Bids will then be publicly opened and read aloud in the Council Chambers at 3:00 p.m.

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 $60.00.

There will be a Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting to be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at the Bossier City Civic Center, Barksdale Room, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, LA 71111.

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

August 5, 12 and 19, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION

REGISTRATION: #sid 002096399

I, Terry Wayne Jackson, have been convicted of Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile. My address is 1968 Airline Drive, Apt. 222, Bossier City, LA 71112.

Race: Caucasian Sex: Male DOB: 12-13-1980 Height: 5’ 05” Weight: 150 Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Hazel

Alias: None Scar: Left Forearm Mark: None Prosthesis: None Piercing: Lower Lip Left Ear Tongue Tattoo: L_arm: Barbed Wire Back: Tomb RIP L_forearm: Cross R_arm: Skull Cross R_arm: TWM Bambino Skull L_bicep: Dragon Neck: Damon/Kaleb Neck: Sierra L_shoulder: Grim Reaper

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

August 12 and 19, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

BOSSIER PRESS-TRIBUNE | WWW.BOSSIERPRESS.COM LEGAL NOTICE

Virtual Public Meeting in regard to Lake Bistineau Land Title Stability in Bossier Parish, La. AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Department of Interior.

ACTION: Virtual Public Meeting.

SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management will conduct a virtual public meeting to inform potential claimants on how the BLM will convey certain Federal lands in the State of Louisiana, including mineral interests, to potential claimants who have had possession of the land and held it in good faith, and whom Section 1009 (Lake Bistineau Land Title Stability) of the John D. Dingell Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act requires the BLM to identify for the issuance of land patents to each.

DATE: The virtual public meeting will start on August 15, 2020, 1:00 PM CDT. Potential claimants will receive registration instructions for the virtual public meeting via letter. Written comments or questions may be submitted at the address below.

ADDRESS: Comments should be addressed to Diann Rasmussen, BLM Eastern States, Division of Geospatial Services, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, Virginia, 22041. Comments may be emailed to BLM_ES_Lands@blm.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Diann Rasmussen, Lead realty Specialist, at 202-912-7728 or email to BLM_ES_Lands@blm.gov. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 to contact Ms. Rasmussen during normal business hours.

The FIRS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to leave a message or question for Ms. Rasmussen. You will receive a reply during normal business hours.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Information will be provided during the virtual public meeting to explain who is eligible to submit a claim, how to submit a claim, what documents are needed, and how the BLM will review and process the claims.

Potential claimants who did not already receive a letter from the BLM with the subject: Notification Regarding the Lake Bistineau Land Title Stability, Section 1009 of the John D. Dingell Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act, should contact the BLM at BLM_ES_Lands@blm.gov. This action concerns Federal lands in the State of Louisiana, including mineral interests, described as follows:

Louisiana Meridian, Louisiana T. 16 N., R. 10 W., sec. 17, lot 1 (Peggy’s Island). sec. 29, lot 1 (Hog Island); sec. 30, lots 6, 7, 8, 9 ,10, 11, 12, and 13.

Containing 229.72 acres.

August 5, 12 and 19, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

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

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

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

The contract and award will be made at HABC’s discretion. If it becomes necessary to revise any part of the RFP or otherwise provide additional information, an addendum will be issued to all prospective proposers who received copies of the original request.

Information to Request for Proposal documents may be obtained by emailing Kia Fuller at kfuller@hacsla.com

Responses are due September 4, 2020 3:00 p.m. In the HACS’s Administrative Office, 2500 Line Ave, Shreveport, LA 71104.

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

August 12, 19 and 26, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

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

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

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

The contract and award will be made at HABC’s discretion. If it becomes necessary to revise any part of the RFP or otherwise provide additional information, an addendum will be issued to all prospective proposers who received copies of the original request.

Information to Request for Proposal documents may be obtained by emailing Kia Fuller at kfuller@hacsla.com.

Responses are due September 4, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. In the HACS’s Administrative Office, 2500 Line Ave, Shreveport, LA 71104.

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

August 12, 19 and 26, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

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

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

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

The contract and award will be made at HABC’s discretion. If it becomes necessary to revise any part of the RFP or otherwise provide additional information, an addendum will be issued to all prospective proposers who received copies of the original request.

Information to Request for Proposal documents may be obtained by emailing Kia Fuller at kfuler@hacsla.com.

Responses are due September 4, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. In the HACS’s Administrative Office, 2500 Line Ave, Shreveport, LA 71104.

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

August 12, 19 and 26, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY BENTON, LOUISIANA MINUTES July 15, 2020 www.bossierparishla.gov The Bossier Parish Police Jury met in regular and legal session on the 15th day of July, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana. The President, Mr. Jimmy Cochran, called the meeting to order.

The invocation was given by Mr. Charles Gray, and the pledge of allegiance was led by Mr. Mac Plummer. Ms. Rachel Hauser, Parish Secretary, called the roll, with all members present as follows: Mr. Glenn Benton Mr. Chris Marsiglia Mr. Bob Brotherton Mr. Mac Plummer

Mr. Jimmy Cochran Mr. Jerome Darby Mr. Charles Gray Mr. John Ed Jorden

Mr. Doug Rimmer Mr. Philip Rodgers Mr. Tom Salzer Mr. Jack Skaggs

*** Others present were Mr. William R. Altimus, Parish Administrator; Mr. Patrick Jackson, Parish Attorney, via video teleconference; Mr. Joe E. “Butch” Ford, Jr., Parish Engineer; Mr. Eric Hudson, Assistant Parish Engineer; Ms. Rachel Hauser, Parish Secretary. *** Mr. Carl Mayer, CBB Water System, Inc., stated that they service the area around Cypress Black Bayou and there is rapid growth in this area. He stated that there are increasing challenges in rights-of-way, specifically overcrowding of underground utilities. He stated that recently an operator/contractor for CBB Water System, Inc., noticed a fiberoptic contractor setting up to bore on the east side of Crouch Road near Merritt Road.

He further stated that it appeared that the fiberoptic line was being placed on top of CBB Water System, Inc.’s, water line. Mr. Mayer stated that Mr. Ford was contacted immediately to come to the site and it took several hours to resolve the issues.

Mr. Mayer stated that water lines need to be protected by prohibiting the placement of fiberoptic lines on top of water lines so that the water lines are easily and safely accessible when repairs are needed. He stated that AT&T copper lines and fiber lines already exist in this corridor and an AT&T fiberoptic line will be a third AT&T line in the narrow corridor.

Mr. Mayer stated that when fiberoptic lines are installed, handholes are used that are 15 to 24 inches wide which causes the rights-of-way to become extremely crowded with underground utilities. He stated that there is a danger of water lines being hit when there is little room for additional underground utilities and if a fiberoptic line is installed above a waterline, needed repairs to a water line becomes extremely difficult.

Mr. Mayer stated that he is not present at today’s meeting to complain, but wishes to make the parish aware of the continued issues with overcrowding of rights-ofway with underground utilities. He stated that CBB Water System, Inc., is willing to provide any assistance necessary to address this matter.

Mr. Benton stated that a few years ago, the Road/Subdivision Regulations Committee discussed the issue of too many fiberoptic lines in the rights-of-way. Mr. Ford stated that the parish rights-of-way were not designed for the new technology fiberoptic lines.

Mr. Ford stated that on Friday, AT&T was installing 12,000 feet of fiberoptic line along Crouch Road and Merritt Road to provide internet service to one customer. He stated that he asked if other customers would be able to tie into the 12,000 feet of fiberoptic line for internet service, and he was advised by AT&T that no other customers would be allowed to tie into the fiberoptic line being installed. He further stated that it is his understanding that the customer is paying approximately $1,500.00 per month for the internet service. Mr. Ford asked if the handholes can be tied into for internet service for other customers in this area. He stated that the representative from AT&T advised that the cost for a customer to tie into the handhole on the fiberoptic line being installed would cost approximately $500.00 per month for internet service for each customer.

Mr. Ford stated that tracer wire was not available at this site and it is anticipated that the cost incurred by CBB Water System, Inc., to locate utilities will be approximately $3,000.00 to $5,000.00. He stated that these costs were incurred so that one customer could have internet service.

Mr. Benton stated that the rights-of-way in several locations throughout the parish are not large enough to hold all underground utilities and it may be prudent to require AT&T to purchase their own rights-of-way for fiberoptic lines.

Mr. Benton requested that a Road/Subdivision Regulations Committee Meeting be scheduled on August 5, 2020, to discuss fiberoptic lines in rights-of-way.

Mr. Jackson stated that internet service is not a regulated utility, and although AT&T and other internet service providers are regulated for the purpose of land lines, internet service is not regulated or subject to Public Service Commission oversight.

Mr. Rodgers stated that this situation makes it even more difficult for those living in the rural areas to obtain internet service. He stated that it is incomprehensible for AT&T to spend the amount of money being spent to provide one customer with internet service.

Mr. Rodgers stated that residents of Merritt Road are calling asking why only one resident is able to receive internet service on Merritt Road and are asking when internet service will be available for all residents of Merritt Road. He stated that if a public utility is available for one resident of an area, the public utility should be available to all residents in that area. *** Motion was made by Mr. Benton, seconded by Mr. Marsiglia, to award the bid for Project No. 2019-121, Haymeadow and Cypress Bend Subdivision Proposed Force Main for Consolidated Waterworks/Sewerage District No. 1 of the Parish of Bossier in the amount of $83,805.00 to Budd’s Construction of Haughton, LLC, low bidder meeting bid specification in accordance with bids received on July 10, 2020, and to authorize the execution of documents. Engineer’s estimated budget for the project is $98,000.00.

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

Bid results are as follows: Bidder: Bid Amount: $83,805.00 Budd’s Construction of Haughton, LA Pulley Construction, Inc. $88,000.00 Wicker Construction, Inc. $98,750.00 RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session on this 15th day of July, 2020, that it does hereby award the bid for Project No. 2019121, Haymeadow and Cypress Bend Subdivision Proposed Force Main for Consolidated Waterworks/Sewerage District No. 1 of the Parish of Bossier in the amount of $83,805.00 to Budd’s Construction of Haughton, LLC, low bidder meeting bid specification in accordance with bids received on July 10, 2020.

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

The resolution was offered by Mr. Benton, seconded by Mr. Marsiglia. Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 15th day of July, 2020.

JIMMY COCHRAN, PRESIDENT RACHEL D. HAUSER PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY *** Ms. Hauser announced the public hearing to consider approval of the plat of the proposed development of Myrick Acres Subdivision, partition of a 12.140-acre tract of land, more or less, located in Section 17, Township 20 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Mr. Tom Myrick, 6902 Highway 3, Benton, LA, was present. Mr. Hudson stated that the proposed plat is not creating or deleting lots, and is adjusting lot lines only.

He stated that the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has approved the proposed plat.

There was further discussion on relocation of lot lines.

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

by Mr. Marsiglia, to approve the plat of the proposed development of Myrick Acres Subdivision, partition of a 12.140-acre tract of land, more or less, located in Section 17, Township 20 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Motion was made by Mr. Jorden, seconded by Mr. Rimmer, to schedule a public hearing on August 19, 2020, to consider abandonment of a 60-foot street right-of-way located between Lots 32 and 33, South Haughton Estates Subdivision, in Section 35, Township 18 North, Range 11 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. Brotherton, seconded by Mr. Darby, to schedule a public hearing on August 19, 2020, to consider approval of the Minor Plat for Brent Green, located in Section 32, Township 18 North, Range 11 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. Rodgers, seconded by Mr. Plummer, to schedule a public hearing on August 19, 2020, to consider approval of the Minor Plat for Bob Cunningham, located in Section 6, 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 hearing to consider condemnation of property located at 2125 Twin Lake Drive, Benton, LA, Tax Assessment No. 101596. Mr. David Ghormley, Property Standards Officer, presented current photographs of the property advising that there has been no contact with the property owners and no change in the condition of the property. He 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. Rodgers, seconded by Mr. Gray, to condemn property located at 2125 Twin Lake Drive, Benton, LA, Tax Assessment No. 101596, 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 5226 Timothy Trail, Bossier City, LA, Tax Assessment No. 103148. Mr. Ghormley presented current photographs of the property advising that there has been no change in the condition of the property. He 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. Skaggs, seconded by Mr. Rodgers, to condemn property located at 5226 Timothy Trail, Bossier City, LA, Tax Assessment No. 103148, in accordance with property standards regulations.

The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Mr. Doug Rimmer, Chairman of the Policy and Procedures Committee, reported on a meeting of that committee. Committee members attending the Policy and Procedures Committee meeting were Mr. Rimmer, Mr. Gray, Mr. Darby, Mr. Marsiglia, and Mr. Plummer. Ms. Julie Gill, Ms. Deborah Starks, Mr. Pat Culverhouse, Mr. Jim Firth, Mr. Altimus were also present, and Mr. Jackson was present via video teleconference. Other jurors present were Mr. Salzer, Mr. Brotherton, Mr. Jorden, and Mr. Cochran.

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Mr. Rimmer reported that the Policy and Procedures Committee discussed proposed fees associated with documents, CDs and data provided as a result of a public records request pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act. He stated that it is the recommendation of the Policy and Procedures Committee to adopt the proposed fees presented in connection with public records requests pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, with a modification which allows a waiver for the $25.00 processing fee to be considered upon request.

Mr. Rimmer stated that the Policy and Procedures Committee recommends adoption of the following policy: Public Record Requests 770 In accordance with the Louisiana Public Records law, La. Rev. Stat. 44:1, et seq., Bossier Parish strives to promptly release public records upon request. Because staff must research and retrieve the specified records, sometimes with third-party assistance, some record requests require additional time. If at all possible the requested records will be provided as quickly as possible or a notification of the status of the request will be provided within a three-day period.

A cost estimate and a timeframe for delivery of the requested records will be Fee: provided within two days. Copies will not be made until written confirmation of the order is received and all applicable fees are paid in full. If a written confirmation or payment is not received within ten business days after the notification of the estimated fees, the requestor may be required to initiate a new request.

Black and white copy up to 8 ½ x 14-inch paper $.50 per page $1.00 per page Color copy up to 8 ½ x 14-inch paper Electronically transmitted $.50 per page Data compiled on CD $10 per disk $25.00 Processing Fee Either the police jury or Parish Administrator may, whenever it is deemed of public interest, waive the charge for any photostatic copy or copies of any ordinance, motion, resolution, or other record of any proceedings of the police jury. The $25.00 processing fee may be waived upon submission of a written request and approval by the Parish Administrator.

Additionally, the Parish Secretary may waive the charge for any such copy or copies requested by a governing body, a public official or a parish board or agency.

The requestor also has the option of reviewing the records onsite free of charge at an agreed upon time and location in the presence of a parish employee or designee.

Such fees that are collected under this section shall be the property of the parish and shall be accounted for by the officer or employee receiving the same. All employees providing documents to the public shall complete the required invoice for proper billing at the time services are rendered.

REQUEST CAN BE MADE BY: Mail: Bossier Parish Custodian of Records P.O. Box 70 Benton, LA 71006 Telephone: (318) 965-2329 Facsimile: (318) 965-3703 Email: rhauser@bossierparishla.gov Motion was made by Mr. Rimmer, seconded by Mr. Plummer, to adopt amendments to the Bossier Parish Police Jury Policy and Procedures Manual, as recommended by the Policy and Procedures Committee.

The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Mr. Rimmer stated that the Policy and Procedures Committee discussed amendments to Policy 600 – Family Leave of the Bossier Parish Police Jury Policy and Procedures Manual, amending Family Leave, and the committee recommends approval of the amendments as presented.

Motion was made by Mr. Rimmer, seconded by Mr. Darby, to approve an amendment to Policy 600 – Family Leave, as recommended by the Policy and Procedures Committee.

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

Policy 600 of the Bossier Parish Police Jury Policy and Procedures Manual is hereby amended to read as follows: 600 FAMILY LEAVE The Police Jury provides family medical leaves of absence without pay to eligible employees who need to take time off from work duties for a serious health condition, to fulfill family obligations relating directly to childbirth, adoption, or placement of a foster child; or to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition. A serious health condition means an illness, injury, impairment, or physical or mental condition that involves inpatient care in a hospital, hospice, or residential medical care facility; or continuing treatment by a health care provider.

To be eligible for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, an employee must have been employed for at least 12 months and have worked for at least 1,250 hours during the 12-month period preceding the commencement of the leave. Eligible employees should make requests for family leave to their supervisors at least 30 days in advance of foreseeable events and as soon as possible for unforeseeable events. Supervisors are required to promptly report all potential family medical leave situations to the human resource department. An employee requesting family leave related to the serious health condition of themselves, a child, spouse, or parent will be required to submit a health care provider’s statement verifying the need for family leave to provide care, its beginning and expected ending dates, and the estimated time required.

Eligible employees may request up to a maximum of 12 weeks of family leave within any 12-month period. While an employee may choose to first use any accrued paid sick or vacation leave for a FMLA-qualifying reason, FMLA prohibits employees from exhausting some or all of their paid leave prior to initiating the family and medical leave. FMLA must run concurrently with any other form of paid leave. (Example: Employee uses 4 weeks of paid leave which leaves a balance of 8 weeks of unpaid Family Medical Leave). An employee may also choose to use unpaid family and medical leave without using any accrued paid sick leave or vacation leave.

Subject to the terms, conditions, and limitations of the applicable plans, the Police Jury will continue to provide health insurance benefits for the full period of the approved family leave, with employee paying customary share of premium.

Vacation accruals, sick leave, holiday benefits, and Parochial Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) contributions will be suspended during periods of leave without pay. Vacation leave accruals, holiday pay, and PERS contributions will resume upon return to active employment. Sick leave hours will be added once the employee returns to work on their next anniversary date.

Years of service may be adjusted for any significant leave of absence.

In order for an employee’s return to work to be properly scheduled, an employee on family leave is requested to provide the Police Jury with at least two weeks advance notice of the date they intend to return to work. When family leave ends, the employee will be reinstated to the same position, if it is available, or to an equivalent position for which the employee is qualified if it is not available.

Failure to return to work when released by the health care provider will be considered a voluntary resignation. *** Mr. Rimmer stated that the Policy and Procedures Committee discussed amendments to the Purchasing Policy Manual to add a Federally Funded Equipment Policy, and the committee recommends approval of the amendments as presented to the committee.

Motion was made by Mr. Rimmer, seconded by Mr. Gray, to approve an amendment to the Purchasing Policy Manual to add a Federally Funded Equipment Policy, as recommended by the Policy and Procedures Committee.

The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Ms. Hauser announced that the police jury intends to hold a public meeting in the Police Jury Meeting Room on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, to adopt an ordinance levying the 2020 ad valorem property tax millages. *** Mr. Brotherton asked if Mr. Matt Graves was present. No one was present.

Mr. Brotherton stated that Mr. Graves has requested to lease the following parish-owned properties obtained through the FEMA buy-out program: 225 Shadow Ridge Drive, Tax Assessment No. 118716, 227 Shadow Ridge Drive, Tax Assessment No. 118747, and 301 Shadow Ridge Drive, Tax Assessment No. 113052, Bossier City, LA. Mr. Brotherton stated that he has received several phone calls from concerned citizens stating that Mr. Graves is planning to create a four-wheeler track on the above referenced properties. He stated that it is further understood that digging trenches for mud-riding would be part of this four-wheeler track.

Mr. Brotherton stated that he is unaware of the reason for Mr. Graves’ request to lease these properties and stated that he does not know if the policy for leasing parish owned properties would even allow this type of use on the properties.

Mr. Jackson stated that the typical use of these types of properties is for a garden and parking structures. He stated that if the intention to lease these properties is for a four-wheeler track, that use may not necessarily be prohibited. He further stated that Shadow Ridge Estates Subdivision may have its own restrictive covenants which may address this type of use for property in the subdivision.

Mr. Jackson recommended that this matter be tabled to allow further review of this matter. He stated that the parish could prohibit this type of use on parish owned property obtained through the FEMA buy-out program. He stated that FEMA guidelines only state that no permanent structures are allowed on properties obtained through the FEMA buy-out program.

Motion was made by Mr. Brotherton, seconded by Mr. Darby, to table the request for a Letter Lease by Matt Graves to lease parish owned properties located at 225 Shadow Ridge Drive, Tax Assessment No. 118716, 227 Shadow Ridge Drive, Tax Assessment No. 118747, and 301 Shadow Ridge Drive, Tax Assessment No. 113052, Bossier City, LA, and to authorize execution of documents, to be considered at the August 5, 2020, regular meeting.

Votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Benton stated that a resident of Tall Timbers Subdivision has been maintaining a parish-owned property obtained through the FEMA buy-out program and has been using the property as a picnic area. He asked if the resident would be allowed to fence in the parish-owned lot they have been maintaining for purposes of a play area and garden.

Mr. Jackson stated that he will review this request and provide a response at a later date. *** Motion was made by Mr. Brotherton, seconded by Mr. Jorden, to approve the application of Tedd Hansen for a 2020 Bossier Parish beer license at Green Park Cafe, 165A Green Park Road, Doyline, LA, subject to approval by the health department. The application has been approved by the Sheriff’s Department.

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

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*** Motion was made by Mr. Benton, seconded by Mr. Rodgers, to approve the application of Trilochan Singh for a 2020 Bossier Parish beer/liquor license at Pull-Up Liquor, Highway 80, Haughton, LA, subject to approval by the health department. The application has been approved by the Sheriff’s Department.

The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Motion was made by Mr. Salzer, seconded by Mr. Gray, to ratify and accept the recommendation of the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit Board of Appeals on July 1, 2020, in the matter of Simon Young, Report No. 2444 issued on January 17, 2020.

The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Motion was made by Mr. Jorden, seconded by Mr. Brotherton, to approve the reappointment of Ms. Eddie M. Scott, Mr. Robert Taylor and Mr. Gary Lyles to the Board of Commissioners for Bossier Parish Fire District No. 7 for two-year terms each, terms to expire July 31, 2022.

The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Mr. Brotherton stated that he and Mr. Benton have been working with the Town of Haughton to create and appoint members to the Haughton Metropolitan Planning Commission zoning Board and Haughton Metropolitan Planning Commission Board of Appeals. He stated that all applicants were interviewed prior to decisions being made.

Mr. Benton stated that there were 10 applicants that expressed their desire to serve on the Haughton Metropolitan Planning Commission boards. He recommended that Agenda Item Nos. 15-18 be considered in globo.

After further discussion, motion was made by Mr. Benton, seconded by Mr. Brotherton, to approve Agenda Item Nos. 15-18 in globo: 15.

Approve the appointment of Mr. Lloyd Dodson and Mr. Gevan Spinney to the Haughton Metropolitan Planning Commission Board, terms to be determined.

16.

Approve the appointment of Ms. Annie Green to the Haughton Metropolitan Planning Commission Board, term to be determined; joint appointment with the Town of Haughton.

17.

Approve the appointment of Mr. Christopher Beaty and Mr. Chris Saucier to the Haughton Metropolitan Planning Commission Board of Adjustments, terms to be determined.

18.

Approve the appointment of Mr. Eric Miles to the Haughton Metropolitan Planning Commission Board of Adjustments, term to be determined; joint appointment with the Town of Haughton.

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

Mr. Brotherton recognized Ms. Sandra Jones, Town of Haughton board appointee to the Haughton Metropolitan Planning Commission Board of Appeals, as being present at today’s meeting. *** Mr. Jackson stated that meetings have been held with Sheriff Julian Whittington pertaining to the parish’s regulations and permitting of certain types of activities on certain grounds. He stated that the proposed ordinance provides regulations for an individual who wishes to utilize public spaces for any type of assemblies or other type activities to submit an application to the Bossier Parish Police Jury providing information pertaining to the request to use public spaces.

Motion was made by Mr. Plummer, seconded by Mr. Rodgers, to adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 10 of the Bossier Parish Code of Ordinances “Amusements and Entertainments”, by adding Sections 53 and 54 to Article IV “Parades and Public Demonstrations”.

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

ORDINANCE NO. 4778 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE BOSSIER PARISH CODE OF ORDINANCES “AMUSEMENTS AND ENTERTAINMENTS”, BY ADDING SECTIONS 53 AND 54 TO ARTICLE IV “PARADES AND PUBLIC DEMONSTRATIONS” WHEREAS, the Parish Courthouse is a focus of activity for both public and government; WHEREAS, that activity may itself become the target for criminal activity which threatens the safety and security of those participating in the public and government activities; WHEREAS, security of the Courthouse itself is paramount to the functioning of those government offices and judicial proceedings contained in it; WHEREAS, security of the grounds surrounding the Parish Courthouse is an essential element of the security of the Courthouse itself; WHEREAS, the security of the public and government activities in and around the Courthouse is a concern of the Parish which is responsible for the Courthouse and grounds; WHEREAS, courthouses across the country including the Supreme Court of the United States have deemed it appropriate to restrict activity on its grounds for security purposes; NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE ORDAINED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session on this 15th day of July, 2020, that Chapter 10, Article IV of the Bossier Parish Code of Ordinances, be and is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 10-53. Courthouse grounds.

No persons, group or association shall use the grounds or steps of the parish courthouse for rallies, meetings, exhibits, or other gathering without prior authorization from the director of the department of facilities and maintenance or designee of the Parish Administrator.

The parish courthouse grounds are defined as: the city block within the city of Benton and bordered between Highway 3 on the East, Palmetto Road on the west, Burt Boulevard to the south and Courthouse Drive on the north, including parking lots immediately adjacent thereto, less and except any street rights-of-way, including sidewalks, belonging to or maintained by the Parish of Bossier.

No person shall possess or drink any alcoholic beverage or remain on the courthouse grounds while in an intoxicated condition.

No person shall carry any firearm, weapon, fireworks, or explosives on the courthouse grounds unless that person is a duly qualified law enforcement officer while acting in that capacity.

No person shall ride or operate any automobile, motorcycle, or other motorized vehicle on the courthouse grounds except for authorized government vehicles and for wheelchairs or other assistive devices while being used by a person with a physical disability.

No person shall deliberately scatter or leave upon the courthouse grounds any paper, rags, bottles, cans, broken glass, garbage, offal or offensive matter.

No person shall void any excrement or urine on the courthouse grounds unless that person is using a facility designed for that purpose such as a restroom or portable toilet.

No person shall climb or get upon any fence, gate, sign or other structure, or lie upon a balustrade, wall, fence or seat on the courthouse grounds.

No person shall cut, write upon, deface, defile, or otherwise injure or destroy property of the parish.

No person shall play any game of chance or have possession of any instrument of gambling on the courthouse grounds.

Sec. 10-54. Parish buildings – Prohibited acts.

No persons, group or association shall use the grounds or steps of parish buildings for rallies, meetings, exhibits, or other gatherings without prior authorization from the director of the department of facilities and maintenance or designee of the parish administrator. Provided that prior authorization shall not be required for any persons, group or association using the grounds or steps of parish buildings with the approval or permission of the Parish of Bossier.

The parish buildings and grounds are defined as any of the following: (1) Courthouse and Courthouse Annex being the building and grounds within the Parish of Bossier located on the following described tract of land: Courthouse BEGIN AT NW CORNER OF NE OF SE, THENCE N 89 DEG 10 MIN W 414.1 FT TO PT ON ELY R/W LINE OF LA HWY 3, THENCE S 6 DEG 19 MIN W ALONG ELY R/W LINE 462.63 FT, THENCE S 89 DEG 10 MIN E 1475 FT, THENCE N 460 FT, THENCE N 89 DEG 10 MIN W 1010 FT TO PT OF BEGIN, LESS R/W, LESS HWY. SEC 31, T 20, R 13. /TR 46-C/, except any street rights-of-way, including sidewalks and parking lots, belonging to or maintained by the Parish of Bossier; Tax Assessment No. 148020; Courthouse Annex FROM THE NW COR OF NE 1/4 OF SE 1/4 OF SEC, THENCE S 89 DEG 12 MIN 24 SEC E 808.26 FT TO THE PT OF BEGIN, THENCE N 00 DEG 22 MIN 18 SEC W 216.20 FT, THENCE S 89 DEG 12 MIN 24 SEC E 200.98 FT, THENCE S 00 DEG 39 MIN 34 SEC E 216.23 FT, THENCE N 89 DEG 12 MIN 24 SEC W 202.06 FT TO THE PT OF BEGIN, SEC 31, T 20, R 13. /TR 44-D/ .... FROM THE NW COR OF NE 1/4 OF SE 1/4 OF SEC, THENCE S 89 DEG 12 MIN 24 SEC E 808.26 FT, THENCE N 00 DEG 46 MIN 488 SEC E 216.6 FT, THENCE S 89 DEG 12 MIN 24 SEC E 200.98 FT, THENCE S 00 DEG 29 MIN 32 SEC W 216.16 FT, THENCE N 89 DEG 12 MIN 24 SEC W 202.06 FT TO THE PT OF BEGIN, SEC 31, T 20, R 13. /TR 44-E/, except any street rights-of-way, including sidewalks and parking lots, belonging to or maintained by the Parish of Bossier; Tax Assessment No. 161426; BEGIN AT THE NW COR OF NE OF SE OF SEC 31, THENCE S 89 DEG 12 MIN 24 SEC E 202.06 FT TO PT OF BEGIN, THENCE N 00 DEG 29 MIN 32 SEC E 216.16 FT, THENCE S 89 DEG 12 MIN 24 SEC E 602.93 FT, THENCE S 00 DEG 22 MIN 18 SEC E 216.20 FT, THENCE N 89 DEG 12 MIN 24 SEC W 606.20 FT TO PT OF BEGIN, T 20, R 13 BENTON /TR 44C/, except any street rights-of-way, including sidewalks and parking lots, belonging to or maintained by the Parish of Bossier; Tax Assessment No. 158157; (2) Bossier Parish Public Health Unit and Section 8 Housing being the building and grounds within the City of Bossier City located on the following described tract of land: BEGIN AT NWLY COR

OF LOT 56 COLEMAN PARK UNIT #10, THENCE N 45 DEG 28 MIN 29 SEC W ALONG ELY R/W OF NORTH GATE RD 18.50 FT TO PT ON CENTERLINE OF KERR SCHOOL DITCH, THENCE ALONG SAID CENTERLINE N 42 DEG 06 MIN 15 SEC E 486.66 FT FOR PT OF BEGIN, THENCE N 50 DEG 11 MIN W 89.65 FT, THENCE N 64 DEG 10 MIN 28 SEC W 183.34 FT, THENCE N 16 DEG 53 MIN 17 SEC W 220 FT TO A PT ON SLY R/W OF OLD MINDEN RD, THENCE N 73 DEG 06 MIN 43 SEC E ALONG SLY R/W OF OLD MINDEN RD 190 FT, THENCE ON R/W LINE N 16 DEG 53 MIN 17 SEC W 5 FT, THENCE ON R/W LINE N 73 DEG 06 MIN 43 SEC E 77.13 FT TO PT ON CENTERLINE OF A DRAINAGE CHANNEL KNOWN AS THE BOSSIER DITCH; THENCE ALONG SAID CENTERLINE S 54 DEG E 536.76 FT TO PT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE CENTERLINE OF THE KERR SCHOOL DITCH, THENCE ALONG SAID CENTERLINE S 74 DEG 19 MIN W 399.45 FT, THENCE CONTINUE ALONG SAID CENTERLINE S 42 DEG 06 MIN 15 SEC W 9 FT TO PT OF BEGIN, LESS HWY, SEC 27, T 18, R 13 /TR 5-T2/, except any street rights-ofway, including sidewalks and parking lots, belonging to or maintained by the Parish of Bossier; Tax Assessment No. 148935; (3) Bossier Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness being the building and grounds within the City of Bossier City located on LOT 16 MEDICAL PLAzA SUBDV. UNIT 1-A, except any street rights-of-way, including sidewalks and parking lots, belonging to or maintained by the Parish of Bossier; Tax Assessment No. 139269; (4) Bossier Parish Department of Veterans Affairs being the buildings and grounds within the Parish of Bossier located on LOT 9, EAST GARDENS SUBDV IN SEC 33, T 18, R 13, except any street rights-of-way, including sidewalks and parking lots, belonging to or maintained by the Parish of Bossier; Tax Assessment No. 125517; (5) Bossier Parish Sheriff’s facilities: (i) Benton Substation, including Fleet Services, being the building and grounds within the Parish of Bossier located on the following tract of land: S 1/2 OF S 1/2 OF SE OF SW, LESS RD SEC 8, T 20, R 13/TR 2/; except any street rights-of-way, including sidewalks and parking lots, belonging to or maintained by the Parish of Bossier; Tax Assessment No. 161765; N 1/2 OF N 1/2 OF E 1/2 OF NE OF NW, SEC 17, T 20, R 13; except any street rights-of-way, including sidewalks and parking lots, belonging to or maintained by the Parish of Bossier; Tax Assessment No. 106109; FROM NW COR OF SEC 17, RUN S 88 DEG 53 MIN E ALONG N LINE 1970.05 FT TO PT ON ELY R/W OF HWY 3 FOR PT OF BEGIN, THENCE CONTINUE S 88 DEG 53 MIN E 28.26 FT TO NW COR OF N 1/2 OF NE OF NE OF NW, THENCE S 0 DEG 31 MIN W 330 FT TO SW COR THEREOF, THENCE S 89 DEG 48 MIN E ALONG S LINE OF SAID N 1/2 OF NE OF NE OF NW 610.42 FT TO WLY R/W OF ST L & S W R/R, THENCE S 14 DEG 42 MIN W ALONG R/W 452.68 FT, THENCE N 89 DEG 48 MIN W 722.06 FT TO ELY R/W OF HWY 3, THENCE N 14 DEG 41 MIN E ALONG R/W 793.93 FT TO PT OF BEGIN, T 20, R 13, except any street rights-of-way, including sidewalks and parking lots, belonging to or maintained by the Parish of Bossier; Tax Assessment No. 100973; (ii) Teague Substation being the building and grounds within the City of Bossier City located on the following described tract of land: A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING 0.311 ACRES, MOR OR LESS, SITUATED IN SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 13 WEST, BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT-OFWAY OF LA 3032 (SHREVEPORT-BARKSDALE BRIDGE), AS RECORDED IN INSTRUMENT NO. 222674 OF THE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF ARTHUR RAY TEAGUE PARKWAY AND PROCEED ALONG SAID SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT-OFWAY OF LA 3032 ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 3919.72 FEET (CHORD BEARING SOUTH 44° 49’ 01” WEST A DISTANCE OF 326.67 FEET), AN ARC DISTANCE OF 326.76 FEET; CONTINUE THENCE ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY SOUTH 47° 12’ 19” WEST A DISTANCE OF 49.82 FEET TO A SET ½” IRON PIPE AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; CONTINUE THENCE ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY SOUTH 47° 12’ 19” WEST A DISTANCE OF 80.00 FEET TO A SET ½” IRON PIPE; THENCE LEAVING SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE PROCEED NORTH 42° 54’ 22” WEST A DISTANCE OF 54.73 FEET TO A SET ½” IRON PIPE; THEN PROCEED NORTH 87° 51’ 32” WEST A DISTANCE OF 33.86 FEET TO A SET ½” IRON PIPE; THENCE PROCEED NORTH 42° 51’ 32” WEST A DISTANCE OF 66.68 FEET TO A SET 1/2” IRON PIPE; THENCE PROCEED NORTH 46° 49’ 43” EAST A DISTANCE OF 104.20 FEET TO A SET ½” IRON PIPE; THENCE PROCEED SOUTH 42° 46’ 39” EAST A DISTANCE OF 146.01 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, except any street rightsof-way, including sidewalks and parking lots, belonging to or maintained by the Parish of Bossier; (iii) Viking Drive Substation being the building and grounds within Parish of Bossier located on the following described tract of land: BEGIN AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE NLY R/W LINE OF VIKING DR AND THE WLY R/W LINE OF AIRLINE DR, THENCE N 89 DEG 39 MIN 17 SEC W ALONG NLY R/W OF VIKING DR 2583.60 FT, THENCE LEAVING SAID NLY R/W LINE S 00 DEG 20 MIN 43 SEC E 80 FT TO THE PT OF BEGIN, THENCE LEAVING SAID SLY R/W S 00 DEG 20 MIN 43 SEC E 350 FT, THENCE N 89 DEG 30 MIN 17 SEC W 150 FT, THENCE N 00 DEG 20 MIN 43 SEC W 350 FT TO A PT ON THE SLY R/W OF VIKING DR, THENCE S 89 DEG 39 MIN 17 SEC E 150 FT TO THE PT OF BEGIN, SEC 16, T 18, R 13. /TR 1-G2/ ...... BEGIN AT THE INTERSECTION OF NLY R/W LINE OF VIKING DR AND THE WLY R/W LINE OF AIRLINE DR, THENCE ALONG NLY R/W OF VIKING DR N 89 DEG 39 MIN 17 SEC W 2583.60 FT, THENCE LEAVING SAID R/W LINE S 00 DEG 20 MIN 43 SEC E 80 FT TO THE PT OF BEGIN, SAID PT BEING LOCATED ON SLY R/W OF VIKING DR, THENCE ALONG SLY R/W S 89 DEG 39 MIN 17 SEC E 100 FT, THENCE LEAVING SAID R/W S 00 DEG 20 MIN 43 SEC E 350 FT, THENCE N 89 DEG 39 MIN 17 SEC W 100 FT, THENCE N 00 DEG 20 MIN 43 SEC W 350 FT TO THE PT OF BEGIN, SEC 16, T 18, R 13. /TR 1-G3/, except any street rightsof-way, including sidewalks and parking lots, belonging to or maintained by the Parish of Bossier; Tax Assessment No. 149691.

BEGIN AT INTERSECTION OF N R/W OF VIKING DR AND THE W R/W OF AIRLINE DR, THENCE ALONG N R/W OF VIKING DR N 89 DEG 39 MIN 17 SEC W 2483.60 FT, THENCE LEAVING N R/W S 00 DEG 20 MIN 43 SEC W 80 FT TO PT OF BEGIN, THENCE ALONG S R/W S 89 DEG 39 MIN 17 SEC E 44 FT, THENCE LEAVING R/W S 00 DEG 20 MIN 43 SEC W 350.29 FT, THENCE N 89 DEG 39 MIN 17 SEC W 44 FT, THENCE ALONG E LINE N 00 DEG 20 MIN 43 SEC E 350.29 FT TO PT OF BEGIN, SEC 16, T 18, R 13 /TR 1G4/…...BEGIN AT N R/W OF VIKING DR AND THE W R/W OF AIRLINE DR, THENCE ALONG N R/W OF VIKING DR N 89 DEG 39 MIN 17 SEC W 2483.80 FT, THENCE LEAVING N R/W S 00 DEG 20 MIN 43 SEC W 80 FT ON S R/W OF VIKING DR, THENCE S 00 DEG 20 MIN 43 SEC W 350.29 FT TO PT OF BEGIN, THENCE S 00 DEG 20 MIN 43 SEC W 19.36 FT, THENCE S 41 DEG 11 MIN 05 SEC W 159.43 FT, THENCE N 89 DEG 38 MIN 22 SEC W 145.62 FT, THENCE N 00 DEG 20 MIN 43 SEC E 140 FT, THENCE S 89 DEG 38 MIN 22 SEC E 249.88 FT TO PT OF BEGIN, SEC 16, T 18, R 13 /TR 1G5/, except any street rights-of-way, including sidewalks and parking lots, belonging to or maintained by the Parish of Bossier; Tax Assessment No. 200884; (6) Bossier Parish Libraries (i) Central Library and History Center being the building and grounds within the City of Bossier City located on LOTS 66, 67, RESUB. OF LOTS 22, DILLARD PLACE, except any street rights-of-way, including sidewalks and parking lots, belonging to or maintained by the Parish of Bossier; Tax Assessment No. 148937; LOTS 63, 64, 65, OF LOT 22 OF DILLARD PLACE, except any street rights-of-way, including sidewalks and parking lots, belonging to or maintained by the Parish of Bossier; Tax Assessment No. 202702; (ii) Haughton Branch being the buildings and grounds within the Parish of Bossier located on LOT 1, RESUB. OF ALL THAT PART OF BLKS. 0 & V. & PART OF CHERRY ST. LYING N. OF STATE HWY. #614, H-TON, except any street rights-of-way, including sidewalks and parking lots, belonging to or maintained by the Parish of Bossier; Tax Assessment No. 148570; Plain Dealing Branch being the buildings and grounds within the Parish of Bossier located on the following described tract of land: E 38 2/3 FT OF LOT 4 BLK 25, PLAIN DEALING /TR 4-B/, except any street rights-of-way, including sidewalks and parking lots, belonging to or maintained by the Parish of Bossier; Tax Assessment No. 109738; LOT 12, AND 1/2 OF ALLEY CLOSED BY ORD. #5 OF 1985, AND THE W. 10 FT. OF S. 90 FT. OF ALLEY, BLK. 25, PLAIN DEALING, except any street rights-of-way, including sidewalks and parking lots, belonging to or maintained by the Parish of Bossier; Tax Assessment No. 148160; LOTS 1, 2, 3, BLK 25, PLAIN DEALING, except any street rightsof-way, including sidewalks and parking lots, belonging to or maintained by the Parish of Bossier; Tax Assessment No. 106240; (iii) Benton Branch being the building and grounds within the Parish of Bossier located on the following described tract of land: BEGIN AT

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NW CORNER OF NW OF SW, SEC 32, THENCE S 00 DEG 12 MIN 00 SEC W 53.91 FT TO A PT ON THE SLY R/W LINE OF COURTHOUSE DR, SAID PT BEING THE PT OF BEGIN, PROCEED THENCE ALONG SAID SLY R/W LINE N 89 DEG 08 MIN 14 SEC W 48.68 FT, THENCE LEAVING SAID SLY R/W LINE RUN S 00 DEG 04 MIN 19 SEC W 159.46 FT, THENCE S 89 DEG 05 MIN 33 SEC E 275.02 FT, THENCE N 00 DEG 12 MIN 00 SEC E 159.67 FT TO A PT ON THE SLY R/W LINE OF COURTHOUSE DR, THENCE ALONG SAID SLY R/W LINE N 89 DEG 08 MIN 14 SEC W 226.69 FT TO PT OF BEGIN, SECS 31 AND 32, T 20, R 13. /TRS 46-M, 40-B5/ BENTON, except any street rights-of-way, including sidewalks and parking lots, belonging to or maintained by the Parish of Bossier; Tax Assessment No. 151047; (iv) East 80 Branch – 1050 Bellevue being the building and grounds within the Parish of Bossier located on the following described tract of land: BEGIN. AT NE COR. OF LOT 6, THENCE S. 16 DEG. 34 MIN. 44 SEC. W. 104.78 FT., THENCE S. 89 DEG. 12 MIN. 09 SEC. W. 200 FT., THENCE N. 16 DEG. 34 MIN. 44 SEC. E. 104.78 FT. TO N. LINE OF SAID LOT 6, THENCE N. 89 DEG. 12 MIN. 09 SEC. E. 200 FT. TO PT. OF BEGIN., PICCADILLY PARK. /TRS. 6-B, 6-C/, except any street rights-of-way, including sidewalks and parking lots, belonging to or maintained by the Parish of Bossier; Tax Assessment No. 148234; BEGIN. AT NE COR. OF LOT 6, BEING ON THE WLY R/W LINE OF BELLEVUE RD., THENCE S. 16 DEG. 34 MIN. 44 SEC. W. 104.78 FT. ALONG SAID WLY R/W LINE TO PT. OF BEGIN., THENCE S. 16 DEG. 34 MIN. 44 SEC. W. 24 FT. ALONG SAID WLY R/W LINE, THENCE LEAVING SAID WLY R/W LINE RUN S. 89 DEG. 12 MIN. 09 SEC. W. 200 FT., THENCE N. 16 DEG. 34 MIN. 44 SEC. E. 24 FT., THENCE N. 89 DEG. 12 MIN. 09 SEC. E. 200 FT. TO PT. OF BEGIN. AND BEGIN. AT NE COR. OF LOT 6, BEING ON THE WLY R/W LINE OF BELLEVUE RD., THENCE S. 89 DEG. 12 MIN. 09 SEC. W. 200 FT. TO PT. OF BEGIN., THENCE S. 16 DEG. 34 MIN. 44 SEC. W. 128.78 FT., THENCE S. 89 DEG. 12 MIN. 09 SEC. W. 100 FT., THENCE N. 16 DEG. 34 MIN. 44 SEC. E. 128.78 FT., THENCE N. 89 DEG. 12 MIN. 09 SEC. E. 100 FT. TO PT. OF BEGIN., PICCADILLY PARK./TRS. 6D, 6-E, 5-B2, 5-D/, except any street rights-of-way, including sidewalks and parking lots, belonging to or maintained by the Parish of Bossier; Tax Assessment No. 148235; BEGIN AT THE NE COR OF LOT 6, SAID PT BEING ON THE WLY R/W LINE OF BELLEVUE RD, THENCE S 89 DEG 11 MIN 01 SEC W ALONG N LINE 299.88 FT TO THE NW COR OF TRACT “B” AND PT OF BEGIN, THENCE LEAVING SAID N LINE OF LOT 6, S 16 DEG 38 MIN 48 SEC W ALONG W LINE OF SAID TRACT “B” 128.72 FT TO THE SW COR OF SAID TRACT “B”, THENCE S 89 DEG 12 MIN 09 SEC W 116.78 FT TO THE W LINE OF PICCADILLY PARK, THENCE N 00 DEG 50 MIN 02 SEC W ALONG W LINE OF SAID LOTS 5 AND 6 122.75 FT TO THE NW COR OF LOT 6, THENCE N 89 DEG 11 MIN 01 SEC E ALONG N LINE 155.44 FT TO PT OF BEGIN /LOTS 5-E, 6-A/, except any street rights-of-way, including sidewalks and parking lots, belonging to or maintained by the Parish of Bossier; Tax Assessment No. 153881; (v) Anne B. Tooke Branch being the buildings and grounds within the Parish of Bossier located on the following described tract of land: COMMENCE AT THE CENTER OF SEC 36, THENCE S 89 DEG 39 MIN 48 SEC W ALONG THE S LINE OF SAID NW 900.42 FT TO A PT ON THE ELY LINE OF SAID HEREIN DESCRIBED, THENCE N 06 DEG 44 MIN 26 SEC E ALONG SAID ELY LINE 17.46 FT TO THE NE COR OF THIS TRACT AND PT OF BEGIN, THENCE S 06 DEG 44 MIN 26 SEC W PASSING THE S LINE OF SAID NW AT 17.46 FT AND CONTINUING FOR A TOTAL OF 280.0 FT TO THE SE COR OF THIS TRACT, THENCE N 83 DEG 15 MIN 34 SEC W 466.71 FT, MARKING THE SW COR OF THIS TRACT, THENCE N 06 DEG 44 MIN 26 SEC E PASSING S LINE OF NW AT 204.60 FT AND CONTINUING FOR A TOTAL OF 280.0 FT MARKING THE NW COR OF THIS TRACT, THENCE S 83 DEG 15 MIN 34 SEC E 466.71 FT TO PT OF BEGIN, SEC 36, T 17, R 11/TRS 11-B, 2-C/, except any street rights-of-way, including sidewalks and parking lots, belonging to or maintained by the Parish of Bossier; Tax Assessment No. 177309; (c) No person shall possess or drink any alcoholic beverage in a parish building or on grounds thereof or remain on or in a parish building or on grounds thereof while in an intoxicated condition. (d) No person shall deliberately scatter or leave upon the grounds of a parish building any paper, rags, bottles, cans, broken glass, garbage, offal or offensive matter. (e) No person shall void any excrement or urine in a parish building or on the grounds thereof unless that person is using a facility designed for that purpose such as a restroom or portable toilet. (f) No person shall cut, write upon, deface, defile, or otherwise injure or destroy property of the parish.

The ordinance was offered by Mr. Plummer, seconded by Mr. Rodgers. Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 15th day of July, 2020.

RACHEL D. HAUSER JIMMY COCHRAN, PRESIDENT PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY *** Motion was made by Mr. Brotherton, seconded by Mr. Salzer, to adopt a resolution authorizing the Bossier Parish Police Jury to acquire and/or expropriate all parcels, tracts, properties or servitudes required for construction and completion of Caplis Sligo Road Bridge over Red Chute Bayou Project, and authorizing the Parish Administrator to execute any and all documents, instruments, or affidavits that may be necessary or convenient to said expropriation, including a certificate of authorization to expropriate.

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 15th day of July, 2020, that the Bossier Parish Police Jury is hereby authorized to acquire and/or expropriate all parcels, tracts, properties or servitudes required for construction and completion of Caplis Sligo Road Bridge over Red Chute Bayou Project.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Parish Administrator is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents, instruments, pleadings or affidavits that may be necessary or convenient to the acquisition or expropriation of said properties.

The resolution was offered by Mr. Plummer, seconded by Mr. Rodgers. Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 15th day of July, 2020.

JIMMY COCHRAN, PRESIDENT RACHEL D. HAUSER PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY *** Motion was made by Mr. Brotherton, seconded by Mr. Salzer, to accept the proposal of David Volentine, MAI, in the amount of $11,700.00 for appraisal services for Caplis Sligo Road Bridge over Red Chute Bayou Project, and to authorize the execution of documents.

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

RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session on this 15th day of July, 2020, that it does hereby accept the proposal of David Volentine, MAI, in the amount of $11,700.00 for appraisal services for Caplis Sligo Road Bridge over Red Chute Bayou Project.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that William R. Altimus, Parish Administrator, or Jimmy Cochran, President, is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents in connection with said proposal.

The resolution was offered by Mr. Brotherton, seconded by Mr. Salzer. Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 15th day of July, 2020.

RACHEL D. HAUSER JIMMY COCHRAN, PRESIDENT PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY *** Motion was made by Mr. Marsiglia, seconded by Mr. Skaggs, to accept the proposal of Professional Service Industries, Inc., in the amount of $3,750.00 for subsurface exploration for State Project No. H.007400 North Bossier Shared Use Trail–Phase II, and to authorize the execution of documents.

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

RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session on this 15th day of July, 2020, that it does hereby accept the proposal of Professional Service Industries, Inc., in the amount of $3,750.00 for subsurface exploration for State Project No. H.007400 North Bossier Shared Use Trail–Phase II. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that William R. Altimus, Parish Administrator, or Jimmy Cochran, President, is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents in connection with said proposal.

The resolution was offered by Mr. Marsiglia, seconded by Mr. Skaggs. Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 15th day of July, 2020.

RACHEL D. HAUSER JIMMY COCHRAN, PRESIDENT PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY *** Mr. Altimus stated that the National Association of Counties virtual business meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 20, 2020, beginning at 1:00 p.m. He stated that in order to participate in the virtual business meeting registration is required. He further stated that the NACo conference was scheduled for this week in California, but was cancelled due to the COVID-19 health crisis.

Mr. Altimus stated that due to a vacancy for Second Vice President, an appointment was to be made during the NACo Conference. He stated that Ms. Cindy Bobbitt, District 2 Commissioner for Grant County, OK, who has been a long-time participant in NACo, was a candidate for the Second Vice President vacancy, but was not reelected in a previous election which makes her ineligible to be a candidate for the NACo Second Vice President vacancy.

Mr. Altimus stated that Ms. Denise Winfrey, County Executive of Will County, IL, who was Ms. Bobbitt’s opponent, was appointed to fill the NACo Second Vice President vacancy.

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*** Mr. Altimus stated that Mr. Warren Saucier, Parks and Recreation Director, is unable to attend today’s meeting. He presented an update on activities at parks throughout Bossier Parish. *** Mr. Hudson stated that it is anticipated that the section beneath I-220 and Swan Lake Road will be closed beginning July 29, 2020, for the Swan Lake Road Realignment at Flat River project. He stated that current plans are for the westbound on-ramp and the eastbound off-ramp at I-220 and Swan Lake Road to be closed for a period of time, and approximately one month later, the eastbound on-ramp and the westbound off-ramp will be closed. Mr. Hudson stated that a Press Release will be submitted detailing the closures and detours. *** Mr. Hudson provided an update on Project No. 2020-101, Glendale Lane Street Improvements (Phase II), and Project No. 2020-102, Airline Drive Overlay–Parish Limits to Kingston Road, stating that construction for each project will begin on August 3, 2020. *** Mr. Hudson provided an update on Swan Lake Road Realignment at Flat River project, advising that it is planned for Swan Lake Road at Flat River near Legacy Elementary School to be closed beginning August 3, 2020. *** Mr. Hudson provided an update on the Johnson Koran Road Bridge over Foxskin Bayou project, advising that it is planned for Johnson Koran Road Bridge to be closed beginning August 3, 2020. *** Mr. Benton asked if the Bossier Parish School Board is aware of the planned closing of the above mentioned roads. Mr. Hudson stated that the school board has been made aware of the upcoming closures, except Johnson Koran Road. He stated that once he has a firm closure date for Johnson Koran Road, he will provide that information to the school board. *** Mr. Hudson provided an update on Project No. 2020-103, Circle M Road Improvements. *** Mr. Hudson presented a request from the Town of Haughton for assistance with construction of a walking trail parallel to North Hazel between the Haughton High School and the Joe Delaney Memorial Park. Mr. Brotherton recommended that the request be further discussed and presented at a later date. *** Mr. Mark Coutee, Public Works Director, presented an update on activities of the highway department and on several road projects in the parish.

Mr. Benton stated that the parish is approximately two months behind on cleaning ditches. Mr. Altimus stated that it may be necessary for parish crews to begin working on Saturdays in an effort to catch up on requests to clean ditches throughout the parish. *** Mr. Marsiglia asked if the parish approves Mr. Graves’ request to lease parish-owned properties obtained through the FEMA buy-out program as presented earlier, and a four-wheeler track is built on those properties, if the parish could be held liable for any injuries sustained on the properties.

Mr. Altimus stated that the lessee of parish-owned properties obtained through the FEMA buy-out program is required to obtain an insurance policy indemnifying the parish from any injuries sustained on the leased properties. *** Mr. Darby requested that a Juvenile Committee meeting be scheduled on August 5, 2020, to discuss housing of 18-year old offenders, how the juvenile detention facility is handling the COVID-19 health crisis, and to obtain update on the number of juveniles being housed. Mr. Altimus stated that he will request that Mr. Joey Cox, Executive Director for the Ware Youth Center, be present to provide an update. *** Finance Committee Meeting – July 15, 2020, 1:30 p.m.

The Finance Committee of the Bossier Parish Police Jury met on this 15th day of July, 2020, at 1:30 p.m., in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, with all members present.

*** Motion was made by Mr. Rimmer, seconded by Mr. Marsiglia, to approve payment of accounts payable invoices for the month of June, 2020.

The Chairman called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Mr. Ford reported on sewer failures and sewer manhole failures throughout Bossier Parish, including Kingston Plantation Subdivision and Magnolia Chase Subdivision.

He stated that approximately $600,000.00 to $650,000.00 is needed for the emergency sewer repairs to failing sewer systems throughout Bossier Parish caused by the increasing water table.

Motion was made by Mr. Benton, seconded by Mr. Darby, to amend the agenda to consider an appropriation of funds in an amount up to $650,000.00 from the Capital Improvements Fund for Consolidated Waterworks/Sewerage District No. 1 of the Parish of Bossier for emergency sewer repairs to failing sewer systems throughout Bossier Parish caused by the increasing water table.

The Chairman called for public comment. There being none, motion carried with the following votes recorded: Mr. Benton, Mr. Brotherton, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Darby, Mr. Gray, Mr. Jorden, AYES: Mr. Marsiglia, Mr. Plummer, Mr. Rimmer, Mr. Rodgers, Mr. Salzer, Mr. Skaggs None NAYS: ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None *** Mr. Ford stated that last year there were two sewer failures in two locations in Kingston Plantation Subdivision. He stated that three proposals were obtained for the repairs of these two sewer failures which cost approximately $170,000.00. Mr. Ford stated that while repairs were being made to these two sewer failures by Wicker Construction, Inc., a sewer manhole at the corner of the roadway near where the repairs were being made sank approximately five feet. He stated that Wicker Construction, Inc., was asked to make the needed repairs to the sewer manhole. He further stated that the cost to repair the sewer manhole was approximately $225,000.00.

Mr. Ford stated that approximately one month ago, the sewer manhole that previously failed and was repaired by Wicker Construction, Inc., failed again. He stated that Wicker Construction Company, Inc., was contacted and a meeting was held on site.

He further stated that Wicker Construction Company, Inc., was advised that the sewer manhole should not have failed again, and they returned to the site and made the needed repairs.

Mr. Ford stated that Wicker Construction Company, Inc., submitted an invoice for $117,000.00 for the second repair to the sewer manhole. He stated that he advised Wicker Construction Company, Inc., last week that the $117,000.00 should be a shared cost due to the sewer manhole failure being in the same location that Wicker Construction Company, Inc., made the first repairs.

Mr. Ford stated that documents received from Wicker Construction Company, Inc., are currently being reviewed and it is hoped that this matter will be resolved amicably.

Mr. Ford stated that it is anticipated that costs for sewer repairs in Kingston Plantation Subdivision by Wicker Construction Company, Inc., and sewer repairs in Magnolia Chase Subdivision by Pulley Construction, Inc., will total approximately $600,000.00 to $650,000.00.

Mr. Benton stated that the new specifications that have been adopted by the police jury for sewer systems should alleviate future sewer system failures. He stated that it is anticipated that sewer systems installed under the old specifications will continue to fail due to the continued rising of the water table.

Mr. Ford stated that currently there are no additional funds available for sewer repairs this year, and it is anticipated that there will be continued sewer system failures throughout Bossier Parish. There was additional discussion of sewer failures and the replacement of catch basins throughout Bossier Parish due to the rising water table. Mr. Ford stated that he has reached out to the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management asking if there are funds available to assist with groundwater issues.

Mr. Ford stated that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has provided funds for failures on drainage structures in Kingston Plantation Subdivision in the past. He stated that he was advised that there are no Public Assistance funds available at this time, but there may be available funds through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.

He further stated that he has reached out to GOHSEP to determine if there are any funds available to assist with damages from the flood events.

Mr. Ford stated that sewer system repairs are expensive and dangerous. He stated that discussions are being held to determine the best and quickest way to address sewer system failures when they occur. He further stated that equipment needed for sewer system repairs will be included in the budget for 2021.

Mr. Rimmer asked if the second failure of the sewer manhole in Kingston Plantation Subdivision was under warranty through Wicker Construction Company, Inc. There was additional discussion pertaining to repairs to the sewer manhole due to the second failure.

Mr. Darby asked if southern Bossier Parish is experiencing sewer failures as well as northern Bossier Parish. Mr. Ford stated that these failures are only occurring in northern Bossier Parish. He provided additional information as to the locations of the sewer and drainage issues in northern Bossier Parish.

Mr. Ford stated that last year a team was assembled including Ms. Amanda Lewis, Director of Sponsored Research, Dr. Beverly Burden, Interim Director, from the LSUS Red River Watershed Management Institute (RRWMI), Mr. David Williamson, LSUS Consultant, Mr. Jerome Lewis, RRWMI Assistant Director, and Mr. Brandon Aillet, Halff Associates, Inc., to study the watershed in northern Bossier Parish.

Mr. Ford stated that Halff Associates, Inc., was retained to provide sewer system design criteria based on the soil type and strength to ensure that new sewer systems for future developments are not subject to failure due to the rising water table. He stated that the recommended sewer system design specifications have been adopted by the police jury, and all new development must meet the new specifications in order for the development to be approved.

Mr. Ford stated that sewer systems designed under the old specifications are the systems that are currently failing.

Motion was made by Mr. Benton, seconded by Mr. Darby, to approve an appropriation of funds in an amount up to $650,000.00 from the Capital Improvements Fund for Consolidated Waterworks/Sewerage District No. 1 of the Parish of Bossier for emergency sewer repairs to failing sewer systems throughout Bossier

Parish caused by the increasing water table.

The Chairman called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** 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 15th day of July, 2020, the meeting was adjourned by the President at 2:53 p.m.

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Special Session of the Bossier Parish School Board 5:00 PM Thursday, July 28, 2020

Members present Dennis Bamburg, Adam Bass, Kent L Bockhaus, Billie Jo Brotherton, Shane Cheatham, Duane Deen, J W Slack, Tammy A Smith

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3.04 Request: Approval of Resolution for Voluntary 403(b) Plan Document Amendment and Restatement with Voya (Presented by Nicia Bamburg, Chief Financial Officer) A motion was made to approve Resolution for Voluntary 403(b) Plan Document Amendment and Restatement with Voya.

Motion by Adam Bass, second by Glen Bullard Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Dennis Bamburg, Adam Bass, Kent L Bockhaus, Billie Jo Brotherton, Glen Bullard, Shane Cheatham, Duane Deen, J W Slack, Tammy A Smith, Kenneth M Wiggins

Members absent Glen Bullard, Sandra Darby (attended virtually), Eric Newman (attended virtually)

1. Opening Items 1.01 Call to Order Meeting called to order at 5:00 PM

1.02 Prayer & Pledge of Allegiance The prayer was offered by Adam Bass, district 5 board member. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Tammy Smith, district 3 board member.

2. Requests/Updates/Reports 2.01 Request: Revised 2020-2021 School Calendar (Presented by Mitch Downey, Superintendent) A motion was made to approve the revised 2020-2021 school calendar as presented.

Motion by Tammy A Smith, second by Kent L Bockhaus Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Dennis Bamburg, Adam Bass, Kent L Bockhaus, Billie Jo Brotherton, Shane Cheatham, Duane Deen, J W Slack, Tammy A Smith

3. Adjournment 3.01 Adjournment of the Special Session of the Board A motion was made to adjourn the Special Session of the Board.

Motion by J W Slack, second by Adam Bass Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Dennis Bamburg, Adam Bass, Kent L Bockhaus, Billie Jo Brotherton, Shane Cheatham, Duane Deen, J W Slack, Tammy A Smith

/s/Dennis Bamburg Dennis Bamburg, President

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Regular Session of the Bossier Parish School Board 6:00 PM Thursday, July 16, 2020

Members present Dennis Bamburg, Adam Bass, Kent L Bockhaus, Billie Jo Brotherton, Glen Bullard, Shane Cheatham, Duane Deen, J W Slack, Tammy A Smith, Kenneth M Wiggins

Members absent Sandra Darby, Eric Newman (attended virtually)

Meeting called to order at 6:00 PM

3.05 Request: Renewal of Student Accident Insurance (Presented by Doug Rogers, Moreman, Moore & Company, Inc.) A motion was made to accept Zurich American Insurance Company’s Student Accident insurance quote with K & K Insurance as the claims administrator for a one-year policy term.

Motion by Adam Bass, second by Tammy A Smith Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Dennis Bamburg, Adam Bass, Kent L Bockhaus, Billie Jo Brotherton, Glen Bullard, Shane Cheatham, Duane Deen, J W Slack, Tammy A Smith, Kenneth M Wiggins

3.06 Request: Approval of Solicitation Award Bid #21-01 Propane Gas Purchases (Presented by Kerry Douglas, Chief Procurement Officer) A motion was made to award contract to Jim’s South Propane-Butane as the bidder with the highest total score and authorize Superintendent to execute any associated contracts.

Motion by Billie Jo Brotherton, second by Duane Deen Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Dennis Bamburg, Adam Bass, Kent L Bockhaus, Billie Jo Brotherton, Glen Bullard, Shane Cheatham, Duane Deen, J W Slack, Tammy A Smith, Kenneth M Wiggins

1. Opening Items 1.01 Prayer & Pledge of Allegiance The prayer was offered by Pastor Justin Haigler, The Simple Church. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Glen Bullard, district 6 board member.

1.02 Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Session of the Board for June 18, 2020 A motion was made to approve the Minutes of the Regular Session of the Board for June 18, 2020 as printed.

Motion by Shane Cheatham, second by Adam Bass Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Dennis Bamburg, Adam Bass, Kent L Bockhaus, Billie Jo Brotherton, Glen Bullard, Shane Cheatham, Duane Deen, J W Slack, Tammy A Smith, Kenneth M Wiggins

1.03 Approval of the Agenda for the Regular Session of the Board for July 16, 2020 A motion was made to approve the agenda for the Regular Session of the Bossier Parish School Board for July 16, 2020 as presented.

Motion by Billie Jo Brotherton, second by Kent L Bockhaus Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Dennis Bamburg, Adam Bass, Kent L Bockhaus, Billie Jo Brotherton, Glen Bullard, Shane Cheatham, Duane Deen, J W Slack, Tammy A Smith, Kenneth M Wiggins

2. Recognitions/Presentations 2.01 Recognition: Newly Appointed Administrators (Presented by Sonja Bailes, Public Relations Liaison) Madora Abney - RV Kerr Elementary School Principal Kelle Ogilvie - Legacy Elementary School Principal Megan Hembree - Legacy Elementary School Assistant Principal Kimmie Smith - Supervisor of PreK-2 Waylon Bates - Supervisor of High School Curriculum and Guidance 3. Requests/Updates/Reports 3.01 Request: Adoption of 2020 Bossier Strong Start Plan (Presented by Superintendent Mitch Downey, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction Dr. Nichole Bourgeois, and Assistant Superintendent of Administration & Personnel Jason Rowland) A motion was made to adopt the 2020 Bossier Strong Start Plan as presented.

Motion by Billie Jo Brotherton, second by Duane Deen Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Dennis Bamburg, Adam Bass, Kent L Bockhaus, Billie Jo Brotherton, Glen Bullard, Shane Cheatham, Duane Deen, J W Slack, Tammy A Smith, Kenneth M Wiggins

3.02 Request: Approval of Pupil Progression Plan for 2020-2021 (Presented by Dr. Nichole Bourgeois, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction) A motion was made to approve the Pupil Progression Plan for 2020-2021 as presented.

Action: 3.07 Request: Approval of Solicitation Award RFP #21-00 HVAC Filter Service (Presented by Kerry Douglas, Chief Procurement Officer) A motion was made to award contract to Mechanical Cooling Services and authorize Superintendent to execute any associated contracts.

Motion by Kent L Bockhaus, second by Adam Bass Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Dennis Bamburg, Adam Bass, Kent L Bockhaus, Billie Jo Brotherton, Glen Bullard, Shane Cheatham, Duane Deen, J W Slack, Tammy A Smith, Kenneth M Wiggins

Motion by Shane Cheatham, second by Tammy A Smith Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Dennis Bamburg, Adam Bass, Kent L Bockhaus, Billie Jo Brotherton, Glen Bullard, Shane Cheatham, Duane Deen, J W Slack, Tammy A Smith, Kenneth M Wiggins

3.03 Request: Back to School Checks (Presented by Nicia Bamburg, Chief Financial Officer) A motion was made to approve the Back to School Check guidelines as presented.

Motion by Shane Cheatham, second by Billie Jo Brotherton Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Dennis Bamburg, Adam Bass, Kent L Bockhaus, Billie Jo Brotherton, Glen Bullard, Shane Cheatham, Duane Deen, J W Slack, Tammy A Smith, Kenneth M Wiggins

3.08 Report: Buildings & Grounds/Planning & Development Committee Meeting held July 14, 2020 (Presented by Billie Jo Brotherton, Chairperson)

Date/Time/Location: July 14, 2020 / 5:00 PM / Bossier Instructional Center Committee Members Present Also in Attendance Billie Jo Brotherton, Chairperson x Adam Bass

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3.09 Item 1 of the Buildings & Grounds/Planning & Development Committee Meeting: The committee recommends the BPSB authorize allocation of the $2,005,400 bond premium to anticipated A/C projects

Out of committee, no motion required Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Dennis Bamburg, Adam Bass, Kent L Bockhaus, Billie Jo Brotherton, Glen Bullard, Shane Cheatham, Duane Deen, J W Slack, Tammy A Smith, Kenneth M Wiggins

3.10 Item 2 of the Buildings & Grounds/Planning & Development Committee Meeting: The committee recommends the BPSB authorize Small Cell Private Property Lease and Easements at Curtis Elementary and Parkway High, and authorize the Superintendent to sign agreements and related documents Out of committee, no motion required Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Dennis Bamburg, Adam Bass, Kent L Bockhaus, Billie Jo Brotherton, Glen Bullard, Shane Cheatham, Duane Deen, J W Slack, Tammy A Smith, Kenneth M Wiggins

The Bossier Council on Aging, a public body providing transportation services to elderly and disabled person in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, intends to apply for a Federal Operational grant to be used for the purpose of supporting operations in transporting elderly and disabled person who are unable to utilize existing public transit services. Services will be generally between 4:30am and 4:30pm Monday through Friday, in the area encompassing Bossier Parish, Louisiana. We plan to utilize the 5310 Operational Assistance Grant to supplement our current transportation program. Transit services are provided without regard to race, color, and national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.

Interested public or private transit or paratransit operators within the service area are advised that they may request a public hearing to express their view relative to the proposed project. In lieu of they may request a public hearing Interested parties may submit their comments on the proposed services by sending a written response to Mrs. Tina Athalone DOTD North Program Manager, LA Department of transportation and Development, Public Transportation Section, P.O. Box 94245, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 708049245; and to 706 Bearkat Drive, Bossier City, Louisiana 71111 within 15 days.

Comments must be received by 15 days after date of Publication.

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Date/Time/Location: July 16, 2020 / 5:30 PM / Bossier Instructional Center Committee Members Present Also in Attendance x Billie Jo Brotherton Shane Cheatham, Chairperson Adam Bass x Glen Bullard x Duane Deen Kent Bockhaus Sandra “Samm” Darby J.W. Slack Kenneth Wiggins x Ex-Officio Members: Dennis Bamburg, President Tammy Smith, Vice-President

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3.13 Item 1 of the BEEF-LEEF Committee Meeting: The committee recommends the BPSB approve commitment of BEEF funds for technology expenses

Out of committee, no motion required Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Dennis Bamburg, Adam Bass, Kent L Bockhaus, Billie Jo Brotherton, Glen Bullard, Shane Cheatham, Duane Deen, J W Slack, Tammy A Smith, Kenneth M Wiggins

4. Announcements/Superintendent’s Comments 4.01 Announcements/Superintendent’s Comments * BPSB Members Training Session – 9:30 AM Saturday, July 18 at RB4 Event Center in Logansport * Strong Start Plan Release – Monday, July 20, 2020. * Regular Session of the Board – 6:00 PM Thursday, August 6 at BIC

5. Adjournment 5.01 Adjournment of the Regular Session of the Board A motion was made to adjourn the regular session of the Bossier Parish School Board for July 16, 2020.

Motion by J W Slack, second by Adam Bass Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Dennis Bamburg, Adam Bass, Kent L Bockhaus, Billie Jo Brotherton, Glen Bullard, Shane Cheatham, Duane Deen, J W Slack, Tammy A Smith, Kenneth M Wiggins

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/s/Mitch Downey Mitch Downey, Secretary

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Seventh Planning District Consortium Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act 2020 Request for One-Stop Operator Proposals APPLICATION PROCESS

Issuance of Proposal: August 7, 2020

Deadline for Receipt of Proposal: September 08, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. (CST)

The Seventh Planning District Consortium Local Workforce Development Board 70 hereafter referred to as LWDB 70, is making a Request for Proposal (RFP) from eligible entities or a consortium of eligible entities with the capacity to provide One-Stop Operator Services for the LWDB 70 area including Bienville, Bossier, Caddo (except the City of Shreveport), Claiborne, DeSoto, Lincoln, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine, and Webster Parishes, in accordance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (WIOA). The Seventh Planning District Consortium Local Workforce Board 70 will procure one contractor to serve as the One-Stop Operator in the ten-parish area. The Operator will be responsible for managing the Workforce System, and will ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local policies.

The RFP for the One-Stop Operator can be found on the Internet at www.cdconline.org and includes a Scope of Work and a Budget. All proposals and attachments must be completed and sent via email to csattler@cdconline.org on or before September 8, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. (CST).

All proposals must be signed by the applicants Board Chairman, CEO, Director, or President. The grant period for funding is October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021.

Technical questions/requests for clarification must be submitted and received in writing via email to Ms. Candle Sattler, Workforce Development Board Interim Director, on or prior to August 17, 2020 by 4:30 p.m. (CST). Questions/requests submitted via email on or prior to August 17, 2020 will be answered and posted online at www.cdconline.org by August 21, 2020 by 4:30 p.m. (CST).

These deadlines are firm as to the date and hour. Applications that arrive after the deadline or are incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Program Auxiliary Aids and Services are Available Upon Request to Individuals with Disabilities.

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Motion was made by Alderman J. Cook, seconded by Alderwoman S. Gay, to approve the Financial Statements for the period ending June 30, 2020. The Mayor called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously.

The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Public Comments: None

ORDINANCE NO. 1 OF 2020

AN ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO LA R.S. 33:1181, AMENDING SECTION 3, SUBSECTIONS (C.) AND (D.), OF THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF PLAIN DEALING, A MUNICIPALITY OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA.

WHEREAS, the Mayor, Board of Aldermen and the Town Marshal of the Town of Plain Dealing, Bossier Parish, LA, currently serve an elected term of office of two years; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Town of Plain Dealing Board of Aldermen, that Section 3, Subsections (C.) and (D.) of the Charter for the Town of Plain Dealing, a municipality of the State of Louisiana, be and are hereby amended to read as follows: C.

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3.12 Report: BEEF-LEEF Committee Meeting held July 16, 2020 (Presented by Shane Cheatham, Chairperson)

New Business:

WHEREAS, this four-year term of office shall begin and become effective for those officials elected at the Municipal Primary Election held on November 3, 2020, and at the December 5, 2020 General Election, if required for any run-off vote.

* TL Rodes Elementary - drainage study Butch Ford, Bossier Parish Engineer presented a report from the Bossier Parish Policy Jury. * 2012 Bond Construction Updates

* Parkway High School - Concession/Restroom Building * Benton High School - Ballfields * Construction Bids Recap * Construction Schedule Update * Haughton High School - Wing * Cope Middle School – Wing - Haughton High School Bleachers Update - Benton Intermediate School Wing Completion - Haughton HWY 157 closing

Old Business: None

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor, Board of Aldermen and the Town Marshal of the Town of Plain Dealing to amend the term of office for each of these elected officials from two years to four years; and

3.11 Items for Discussion Only of the Buildings & Grounds/Planning & Development Committee Meeting

Program Manager SGB-Yates, A Joint Venture - Clarence Babineaux updated the Committee on:

There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously.

Sealed bids for the following will be received by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Procurement Section, 1201 Capitol Access Road, 4th Floor, East Wing Room S-447, Headquarters Administration Building, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, Telephone number (225/379-1444) on date(s) shown below, until 10:00 A.M. No bids will be accepted after this hour. At 10:00 A.M. of the same day and date, they will be publicly opened and read in Headquarters Administration Building, 4th Floor, East Wing S-447. Evidence of authority to submit the bid shall be required in accordance with R.S. 38:2212 (A)(1)(c) and/or R.S. 39:1594 (C)(2)(D).

BIDS TO BE OPENED:

September 9, 2020

DOTD Pile, Sht, Stl, Interlock, 5GA

RFx 3000015611

Full information may be obtained upon request from the above address.

The Department reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities.

SHAWN WILSON, Ph.D. SECRETARY, LADOTD JULIE KENNISON, CPPB DOTD PROCUREMENT DIRECTOR August 19, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune July 13, 2020

The Bossier Parish Communications District Number One Board in regular and legal session convened on July 13, 2020 at 5:30 pm at the Bossier Parish Communications District One Board Room, located at 4601 Palmetto Road in Benton, Louisiana.

Chairman Varnell called the meeting to order.

Ms. Beard called the roll.

Members present as follows: Charles Varnell Andy Holley John Mark Robertson Absent: Ken Ward, Doug Rogers & Billy Jordan.

Jim Williams

Chairman Varnell introduced Mrs. Vicki Case, CPA with Cook & Morehart CPA Firm.

Mrs. Case reviewed with the Board the 2019 Annual Audit. She provided each with the written report for 2019. Ms. Case stated that there were no findings and that she found everything in proper order.

D.

The municipal election shall continue to be held every four years on the date that coincides with congressional elections.

The Mayor, Board of Aldermen and Town Marshal shall take office on the first day of January following their election and shall hold their offices for four years.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the Charter of the Town of Plain Dealing be and is hereby amended as set forth, and said amendments shall be published for three weeks in the official journal for the Town of Plain Dealing and shall be posted for said time in three public places within the municipality, and thereafter submitted to the Governor for approval. Said amendment shall also be filed with the Louisiana Secretary of State.

The ordinance was offered by Alderman J. Cook, seconded by Alderwoman E. Jennings. It was duly adopted on this 11th day of August, 2020, by the following roll call vote:

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

_________________________ Cindy A. Dodson, Mayor

_________________________ Sandra E. McMillan, Town Clerk

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Article 7, Section 23(C) of the Louisiana Constitution and R.S. 47:1705(B) that a public hearing of The Town of Plain Dealing in Bossier Parish will be held at its regular meeting place Town Hall Meeting Room, located at 205 West Palmetto, Plain Dealing, LA 71064 on Tuesday October 13, 2020 at 5:45 p.m. to consider levying additional or increased millage rates without further voter approval or adopting the adjusted millage rates after reassessment and rolling forward to rates not to exceed the prior year’s maximum.

The estimated amount of tax revenues to be collected in the next year for General Alimony from the increased millage is $31,955.10 and the amount of increase in taxes attributable to the millage increase is $1,830.19.

Proposed Ordinance No. 2 of 2020 was introduced, as follows:

ORDINANCE NO. 2 OF 2020

Publish 8/19 & 8/26

STATE OF LOUISIANA TOWN OF PLAIN DEALING

MOTION BY:______________ SECONDED BY: ___________

ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE GENERAL ALIMONY “ADJUSTED” MILLAGE RATES IN THE TOWN OF PLAIN DEALING FOR 2020 TAX YEAR.

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

SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Plain Dealing Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that the Town of Plain Dealing of the Parish of Bossier, Louisiana, in a public meeting held on October 13, 2020, which meeting was conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Law and the additional requirements of Article VII, Section 23(C) of the Louisiana Constitution and R.S. 47:1705(B), that the following adjusted millage rates be and they are hereby levied upon the dollar of each assessed valuation of all property which is subject to ad valorem taxation within said Town for the year 2020 for the purpose of raising revenue: MILLAGE

Director Report: Mrs. Hilburn introduced Brad Dean to the Board as he is the new I T Specialist for the District.

Also reported is that the District’s communication tower has been deployed to assist community agencies.

SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Assessor of the Parish of Bossier, shall extend upon the assessment roll for the year 2020 the taxes herein levied, and the tax collector of said Parish shall collect and remit the same to said taxing authority in accordance with law.

Mrs. Hilburn presented the Board with financial reports, reflecting year-to-date balances as well as, up-to-date income and expenses. The motion was made by Mr. Holley, seconded by Mr. Robertson to approve the financial report as presented. Upon unanimous vote, the motion carried.

Old Business: None

New Business: Mrs. Hilburn presented update recommendations for consideration to the Districts Financial Policy. Updates include policy for Disaster recovery and additional language for handling of incoming revenue. The motion was made by Mr. Williams, seconded by Mr. Holley to approve the updates as presented. Upon unanimous vote, the motion carried.

There will not be an APCO Conference in August this year due to the Covid 19.

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

Upon unanimous vote, the motion carried.

Charles Varnell Chairman

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Andy Holley Secretary

REGULAR SESSION TOWN OF PLAIN DEALING STATE OF LOUISIANA AUGUST 11, 2020

The Plain Dealing Town Council met in regular session on the 11th day of August, 2020, 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. The invocation was given by Mr. James Southerland, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ms. Emily Jennings. The Town Clerk, Ms. Sandra McMillan, called the roll, with the following members present: Alderman James Cook Alderman Howard Haynie Alderwoman Shanita Gay Alderwoman Judy McGuffey Alderwoman Emily Jennings

General Alimony (5080 001):

8.230 mills

The foregoing ordinance was read in full, and was duly adopted on this ___ day of ________, 2020, by the following roll call vote: YEAS: NAYS: ABSTAINED: ABSENT:

ATTEST:

_________________________ Sandra E. McMillan, Town Clerk TOWN OF PLAIN DEALING

__________________________ Cindy A. Dodson, Mayor TOWN OF PLAIN DEALING

Motion was made by Alderwoman E. Jennings, seconded by Alderman J. Cook, to set a public hearing beginning at 5:45 p.m., Tuesday, October 13, 2020, to receive public input on proposed Ordinance No. 2 of 2020, and to vote on the adoption of Ordinance No. 2 of 2020 at the regular council meeting on October 13, 2020. The Mayor called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously.

Proposed Ordinance No. 3 of 2020 was introduced, as follows:

ORDINANCE NO. 3 OF 2020

STATE OF LOUISIANA TOWN OF PLAIN DEALING

MOTION BY: _____________ SECONDED BY: ____________

ORDINANCE WHICH SETS FORTH THE GENERAL ALIMONY “ADJUSTED” MILLAGE RATE AND ROLL FORWARD TO MILLAGE RATES NOT EXCEEDING THE “MAXIMUM” AUTHORIZED RATE.

SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Plain Dealing of the Parish of Bossier, Louisiana, in a public meeting held on October 13, 2020, which meeting was conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Law and the additional requirements of Article VII, Section 23(C) of the Louisiana Constitution and R.S. 47:1705(B), that the taxing district voted to increase the millage rate(s), but not Others present were: Ms. Cindy Dodson, Mayor; Mr. James Southerland, Town Attorney; in excess of the prior year’s maximum rate(s), on all taxable property shown on the official assessment roll for the year 2020, and when collected, the revenues from said taxes shall Ms. Sandra McMillan, Town Clerk; Mr. Ronnie Murray, Marshal; and other guests. be used only for the specific purposes for which said taxes have been levied. Said millage Motion was made by Alderman J. Cook, seconded by Alderwoman S. Gay, to approve the rate(s) are: agenda. The Mayor called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and Adjusted Rate 2020 Levy the motion carried unanimously.

General Alimony (5080 001): 8.230 mills 8.730 mills Motion was made by Alderman H. Haynie, seconded by Alderwoman J. McGuffey, to apSECTION 2. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the prove the minutes of the July 14, 2020, regular meeting, and dispense with the reading. Town of Plain Dealing of the Parish of Bossier Louisiana, that the Assessor of the Parish The Mayor called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion of Bossier, shall extend upon the assessment roll for the year 2020 the taxes herein levied, carried unanimously. and the tax collector of said Parish shall collect and remit the same to said taxing authority in accordance with law.

Motion was made by Alderwoman S. Gay, seconded by Alderwoman E. Jennings, to ap• Continued on next page prove the expenses for the month of July, 2020. The Mayor called for public comment.

The foregoing ordinance was read in full, the roll was called on the adoption thereof, and the ordinance was adopted by no less than two-thirds of the total membership of the taxing authority voting in favor as required by Article VII, Section 23(C) of the Louisiana Constitution and R.S. 47:1705(B). The votes were:

ATTEST:

yEAS: NAyS: ABSTAINED: ABSENT:

_________________________ Sandra E. McMillan, Town Clerk TOWN OF PLAIN DEALINg

_________________________ Cindy A. Dodson, Mayor TOWN OF PLAIN DEALINg

Motion was made by Alderwoman E. Jennings, seconded by Alderwoman S. gay, to set a public hearing beginning at 5:45 p.m., Tuesday, October 13, 2020, to receive public input on proposed Ordinance No. 3 of 2020, and to vote on the adoption of Ordinance No. 3 of 2020 at the regular council meeting on October 13, 2020. 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 ratify the acceptance of a proposal from Atakapa Services in the amount of $36,943.00, for performing a Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Survey (SSES), in accordance with a Compliance Order issued by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. The Mayor called for public comment. There being none, motion carried unanimously, with the following roll call vote recorded: yEAS: Alderman J. Cook, Alderwoman S. gay, Alderman h. haynie, Alderwoman E. Jennings, Alderwoman J. Mcguffey NAyS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None

Mayor C. Dodson stated that Mr. James Bates, Bates, Murray & Company, was unable to attend the meeting, advising that the following statement has been received from Bates, Murray & Company regarding completion of the Town of Plain Dealing 2019 Audit:

“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 during the COVID 19 pandemic crisis. No audit findings for 2019.”

Council members were each provided a copy of the 2019 Town of Plain Dealing audit.

Motion was made by Alderman J. Cook, seconded by Alderwoman E. Jennings, to ratify the hiring of Michael Lowe, Attorney at Law, Kean Miller, LLP, to amend and update Town of Plain Dealing employee policies and procedures manuals for all departments of the Town of Plain Dealing to bring employee policies in compliance with all current labor laws and regulations. The Mayor called for public comment. There being none, motion carried unanimously, with the following roll call vote recorded: yEAS: Alderman J. Cook, Alderwoman S. gay, Alderman h. haynie, Alderwoman E. Jennings, Alderwoman J. Mcguffey NAyS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None

Alderwoman J. Mcguffey gave an update on the status of seeking quotes for repair of the fence at the cemetery.

The Mayor and members of the Council expressed their sincere appreciation to Ms. Kim Allums and Mr. Randy hays for their hard work in coordinating the first annual Team Up to Clean Up in Plain Dealing and appreciation to the Bossier Parish Police Jury for allowing use of its grapple truck for the event. Alderwoman E. Jennings stated that the event was a success.

There being no further business to come before the Plain Dealing Town Council in regular and legal session on this 11th day of August, 2020, motion was made by Alderman h. haynie seconded by Alderwoman E. Jennings, to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 6:11 p.m. ___________________________ Cindy A. Dodson, Mayor

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___________________________ Sandra E. McMillan, Town Clerk

PUBLIC hEARINg TOWN OF PLAIN DEALINg STATE OF LOUISIANA AUgUST 11, 2020

Mayor Cindy Dodson declared the Public hearing opened.

The Town Clerk, Ms. Sandra McMillan, called the roll, with the following members present: Alderman James Cook Alderman howard haynie Alderwoman Shanita gay - Absent Alderwoman Judy Mcguffey Alderwoman Emily Jennings Others present were: Ms. Cindy Dodson, Mayor; Ms. Sandra McMillan, Town Clerk; Mr. Ronnie Murray, Marshal; and other guests.

As advertised a Public hearing was held beginning at 5:45 p.m., Tuesday, August 11, 2020 in the Council Meeting Room at the Leon Sanders Jr., Municipal Complex, 205 W. Palmetto Avenue, Plain Dealing, Louisiana, concerning the following Proposed Ordinance:

1. Proposed Ordinance No. 1 of 2020 – An Ordinance amending Section 3, Subsections (C.) and (D.), of the Charter of the Town of Plain Dealing, a Municipality of the State of Louisiana, to amend the term of office for the Mayor, Board of Aldermen and the Town Marshal of the Town of Plain Dealing from two years to four years.

Questions or Comments: There were no comments.

Motion was made by Alderman J. Cook, seconded by Alderwoman E. Jennings, to adjourn.

The meeting was adjourned at 5:47 p.m.

Mayor Cindy Dodson declared the hearing closed.

_____________________ Cindy A. Dodson, Mayor

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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) 162024

21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION VS THOMAS E. LACOUR

By VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF AMENDED 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, SEPTEMBER 16, 2020, BETWEEN ThE hOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, ThE FOLLOWINg DESCRIBED PROPERTy, SITUATED IN PARISh OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TO-WIT:: 2000 SOUTHERN HOME 16 X 76 MOBILE HOME BEARING SERIAL NUMBER SSDAL316802; AIR CONDITIONINGLOU100629; REFRIGERATOR-A2784615; RANGE-HV131766G

AND FROM ThE PROCEEDS OF SAID SALE TO PAy PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: ELEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY-THREE AND 43 / 100 ($11,793.43) 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: Karen E. Trevathan 8235 YMCA Plaza Drive Suite 400 Baton Rouge, LA 70810 225-334-9222 August 19, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 2, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider approval of the plat of the proposed development of Bodcau Dam Subdivision, located in Section 7, Township 20 North, Range 11 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Rachel D. hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury

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NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 2, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider approval of the plat of the proposed development of Magnolia Ridge Subdivision, located in Section 17, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Rachel D. hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury

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NOTICE TO ThE PUBLIC

_________________________ Sandra E. McMillan, Town Clerk

RED CHUTE CHURCH OF CHRIST 880 HWY 80 EAST HAUGHTON, LA. 71037

NOTICE is hereby given that the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 31, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Bossier City hall, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, Louisiana to consider the following application: The application of Cin Khan Pau requesting a Special Exception Use for a front yard carport cover located at 2109 Wakefield Avenue, Bossier City, Louisiana.

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

Renee Nance, Chairman Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission BOA August 19, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

Notice is hereby given by BLM Storage that on August 21, 2020 a public sale will be held for the purpose of satisfying landlord liens on the contents of the following units: B23 Bertly Sams E34 Vance lles

Time 10:00 am at BLM Storage, 5004 zach Ave., Bossier City, LA 71112. The goods to be sold are described generally as household goods. Terms of the sale will be Cash or Certified funds only. Questions, call 318-742-7220.

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LEGAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS BID # P20-21

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, September 1, 2020, for Police Building Lighting Project. Bids will then be publicly opened and read aloud in the Council Chambers at 3:00 p.m.

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 $60.00.

There will be a Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting to be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 10:30 A.M. at the Bossier City Civic Center, Barksdale Room, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, LA 71111.

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

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LEGAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS BID # P20-22

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, September 1, 2020, for Public Works Service Complex Lighting Project. Bids will then be publicly opened and read aloud in the Council Chambers at 3:00 p.m.

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 $60.00.

There will be a Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting to be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. at the Bossier City Civic Center, Barksdale Room, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, LA 71111.

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

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INVITATION TO BIDDERS

The Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office is accepting sealed bids for one (1) automobile described as Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4x4. Bids will be accepted until the hour of 10:00 A.M. Friday, September 4, 2020. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope, labeled “4x4 Full Size SUV BID”.

This bid is also available “Electronically” Via www.bidsync.com 1-800-990-9339 Option 2.

All details on specification and deliver may be obtained from the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office, 204 Burt Blvd.

Benton, LA 71006 or on line at www.bidsync.com.

The Sheriff’s Office reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Julian C. Whittington Sheriff

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NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 2, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider approval of the plat of the proposed development of Walker Estates Subdivision, located in Section 27, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Rachel D. hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury

August 12, 19 and 26, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 2, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider approval of the plat of the proposed development of Dogwood South Subdivision, Unit No. 21, located in Section 9, Township 18 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Rachel D. hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury

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**Kelly Wallace and/or Anyone knowing their whereabouts, Please contact Richard E. griffith, Attorney at Law, at 839 Kings highway, Suite 200, Shreveport, Louisiana 71104, or (318) 222-0337.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2020 LEGAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS BID # P20-23

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, September 22, 2020, for Melrose Extension to Plantation Drive.

Bids will then be publicly opened and read aloud in the Council Chambers at 3:00 p.m.

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 $40.00.

There will be a Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting to be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. at the Bossier City Civic Center, Barksdale Room, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, LA 71111.

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

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LEGAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS BID # P20-25

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, September 22, 2020, for Streetscape Improvements US 71 (Barksdale Blvd.). Bids will then be publicly opened and read aloud in the Council Chambers at 3:00 p.m.

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 $200.00.

There will be a Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting to be held on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. at the Bossier City Civic Center, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, LA 71111.

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

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I am applying to the Commission on Alcohol Beverage Control of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of Low & high alcoholic content at retail in the Parish of Bossier at the following address:

I am applying to the Commission on Alcohol Beverage Control of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of Low alcoholic content at retail in the Parish of Bossier at the following address:

LIQUOR PERMIT

California Bar and grill LLC (DBA) California Bar and grill 1903 Benton Road, Suite A Bossier City, LA 71111 Owner: Ranulfo hernandez

August 19, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION

REGISTRATION: #SEX0726

I, Katelyn Jade Cooper, have been convicted of Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile. My address is 123 McClain Road, Plain Dealing, LA 71064.

Race: Caucasian Sex: Female DOB: 10-31-1995 Height: 5’ 06” Weight: 100 Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Brown

Alias: Scar: Mark: Prosthesis: Piercing: Tattoo:

LIQUOR PERMIT

Victor’s Fuel Stop LLC (DBA) Victors Plain Dealing 202 N Louisiana St Plain Dealing, LA 71064 Member: Manjit Warar

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