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WK readies for potential third COVID-19 wave STACEY TINSLEY Bossier Press-Tribune With a potential third wave of COVID-19 on the horizon for the fall, combined with the regular flu season, Willis-Knighton Health System is prepared and more flexible with its resources. As the summer months have warmed up and states relax some of the strict social distancing and stay-at-home protocols first put in place back in March, many are forgetting that we’re not out of the woods yet when it comes
Health insurance town hall reveals concerns
to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Some states have been seeing a drop in cases and deaths, leading them through several phases of reopening, whereas others have seen an increase in coronavirus cases, leading healthcare and hospital facili- CRAWFORD ties to prepare for what is being called the ‘third wave’ of the virus.
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years. We have to prepare for that. It’s challenging for our people, but they are great warriors and great people. They have been exemplary through this crisis,” said Brian Crawford, Willis-Knighton Health System Chief Administrative Officer. “Even though it’s been challenging for everybody, it’s made the Willis Knighton Health system stronger and more resilient. It’s actually reshaping not only our health system, but it’s reshaping the health system of America and in the world really. I think Willis Knighton is doing really
well with keeping up with these changes and being able to adapt to this new normal,” he added. When the first and second waves of elevated COVID-19 cases hit our area, Willis-Knighton Health System saw anywhere between 80-100 COVID-19 patients each time throughout the system. Willis-Knighton Health System has seen more than 60% of inpatient COVID patients in Northwest LA throughout the pandemic and currently. They See, VIRUS, Page 3 CITY COUNCIL
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STACEY TINSLEY Bossier Press-Tribune The Insurance Committee of the Bossier Parish School Board held a town hall meeting Thursday evening at the Bossier Instructional Center to discuss potential health insurance alternatives, answer questions and seek comments from those currently on the school district’s health plan. “I’m very concerned. I have put in 27 years in the Bossier Parish School system and will be retiring in the next few years and I don’t want to lose the insurance that I have now. Blue Cross is a great insurance company and they have been very good to me. If I lose Blue Cross, then I will probably have to take steps to get another job. I already work three jobs. So, I guess I will find another job to be able to cover medications and things that I need,” said Kathryn Askew, a current employee with Bossier Parish Schools. The meeting provided active employees and retirees the opportunity to learn more about different alternatives currently being considered for the current group insurance plan, which include: *Medicare Advantage Plan *Closed Formulary *Employer Group Waiver Plan “I’m worried because I am retired and we are on
“We are certainly worried about a third wave. The COVID numbers are starting to trend down again, just like we saw in the first and second waves. But we believe it’s just a matter of time before we see another resurgence. The things we are worried about are Labor Day, school going back into session, flu season that is coming up and the colder months. We are praying that there’s not a third wave. But I think this is something that we are going to have to live with, and not just for weeks or months. We may have to live with this for
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Public Schools back in class
(ABOVE) Staff at Plantation Park Elementary checks students’ temperatures as they step off the bus on the first day of school. (RIGHT) Staff at Plantation Park Elementary advise students as to which classroom they will need to go to prior to entering the school. (See Photo Gallery at bossierpress.com.)
At last week’s Bossier City Council meeting, the council received its first “Monthly Project Report” update from Bossier City Engineer, Ben Rauschenbach. Rauschenbach began his Monthly Project Report update with a general overview of projects that are currently taking place and what has been completed. “[This is] just a quick general overview. Some of these statistics surprised me. I hope they surprise you. Currently there’s over $153 million dollars worth of projects that are being administered through the engineering department. The’re either in design or under construction. Over $81 million in construction currently. We’ve got 9 projects in the design or bid phase, 23 projects under construction and 7 subdivisions in or nearing the construction phase. So, tons of activity,” said Rauschenbach. During Tuesday’s meeting, the council also: ■ Adopted an Ordinance appropriating sixty six thousand ($66,000.00) from the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Fund to hire Purtle & Associates, L.C. to design lighting for the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway road portion and authorizing Mayor Lorenz Walker to execute the contract attached hereto. ■ Adopted an Ordinance to fund drainage improvements around the clear wells at the Water Treatment Plant at a cost of See, COUNCIL, Page 3
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BSO Introduces 2020-21 School Resource Officers Special to the Press-Tribune School has started for some 23,000 students in Bossier Parish last Thursday, and Bossier Parish School Resource Officers are ready to serve and protect at every school campus in the parish. “Having a fully-trained law enforcement officer serving at our schools and having a marked patrol unit at each of our schools is a huge deterrent to crime,” said Bossier Sheriff Julian Whittington. “I am so proud of the incredible job our SROs do for the security of the students, staff, and visitors. This is one more reason Bossier Parish remains one of the best
places to live. Having our parents, teachers and students feel safe at school is essential to providing the utmost learning environment.” All SROs are P.O.S.T.-certified commissioned deputies serving with the Bossier Sheriff’s Office. The 46 deputies for the 20202021 school year are assigned: ■ 22 SROs at our elementary schools ■ 6 SROs at the middle schools ■ 15 SROs at the high/ alternative schools ■ 3 SRO administrators/supervisors High Schools: ■ Airline – SRO Tim Burr
■ Airline – SRO Michael DeSilva ■ Airline – SRO Travis Orr ■ Benton – SRO Chad Gauthier ■ Benton – SRO Brandon Long ■ Benton – SRO James Lonadier ■ Bossier – SRO Charles Null ■ Bossier – SRO Josh Cagle & K-9 “Mia” ■ Haughton – SRO Dusty Crenshaw ■ Haughton – SRO John Brunson ■ Plain Dealing (K-12) – SRO Dustin Dennis ■ Parkway – SRO Craig Oberlander ■ Parkway – SRO David Fox ■ Butler Educational Complex – SRO Adam Edwards
■ BPSTIL/ Tech. School – SRO Greg Ebarb Middle Schools: ■ Benton – SRO Jeremy Johnston ■ Cope – SRO Matt Guerrero ■ Elm Grove – SRO Steven Phillips ■ Greenacres – SRO Skip Orgeron ■ Haughton – SRO Greg Barnard ■ Rusheon – SRO Brad Virgillito Elementary Schools: ■ Apollo – SRO Rebecca Preibus ■ Benton (PK-5) – SRO Shannon Butler ■ Benton Intermediate (5-6) – SRO Michael Pierce
■ Bellaire – SRO Anthony Hinderberger ■ Bossier – SRO Dedric Williams ■ Central Park – SRO Joshua Pike ■ Curtis – SRO Revis Gay ■ Elm Grove – SRO Paul Hopkins ■ Haughton – SRO Cedric Payne ■ Kerr – SRO Roy Rawls ■ Kingston – SRO Mike Almond ■ Legacy – SRO Sarah Laurent ■ Meadowview – SRO Marissa Townsend ■ Plantation Park – SRO Daryl Brown ■ Platt – SRO Thomas Delrie ■ Princeton – SRO Dillon Lopez ■ Providence Classi-
cal Academy – SRO Chris Slopak ■ Stockwell – SRO Tonya Boughton ■ Sun City – SRO Jonathon Stiles ■ T.L. Rodes -SRO Daniel Golden ■ Waller – SRO Rusty Shoemake ■ W.T. Lewis – SRO Bobby Owens ■ Administration/Supervisors: ■ Director of Security – Capt. Adam Johnson ■ Supervisor (Area 1-North) – Sgt. Lane Tuggle ■ Supervisor (Area 2-South) – Sgt. Harlan Dredge ■ Additionally, Deputy Russell Bridges serves as the Transport Deputy to support the SROs.
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$50,000.00 to come from the Water Capital & Contingency Fund and authorizes the City to enter into a contract with Axis Construction for completion of work. ■ Adopted an Ordinance appropriating $436,782.00 as the required match for the State of Louisiana’s Fa-
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cility and Planning Capital Outlay funding for the Highway 71 Street Lighting Project Phase II and authorizes the City to enter into an agreement with Neel-Schaffer, Inc. to provide professional engineering services for the design and construction services to the City for said project.
Senator Kennedy urges Gov. Edwards to label places of worship “essential”
Project Updates There are currently over $153 Million in ongoing design and construction projects. Over $81 Million currently under construction. 9 projects in design or bid phase. 23 projects under construction. 7 subdivisions in or nearing the construction phase. Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Phase-1 Original contract amount: $ 10,991,072.92 Current contract amount w/co: $11,418,691.92 Nov. 1st is the current completion date. Under construction: 73% complete: 84% time elapsed (68 days behind) Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Phase-2 Railroad approved the proposed plan on 8/11/20. Utility relocation coordination continues. Working on Corps and DOTD permit approvals. Citizens Bank Drive (Phase 1) and Brigham Dental parking lot plans complete. Swan Lake Road December 2020 is the anticipated completion date. I 220 extension Bossier portion cost estimate: 1,909,388.78 Excluding signals and lighting Under construction: 80% complete: 61% elapsed (112 days ahead) Innovation Drive -Phase 2 Original contract amount :$10,205,969 - Specialty Trackhoe Current contract amount w/co: $10,513,309.90 CO approved 8/4/20 Guardrail deduct (not formalized yet) Current completion date: 11/14/20 Under construction: 83% complete: 80% time elapsed (13 days ahead) Coleman Street DOTD Funding: $1,387,227 Estimate: $2,257,999 COBC funding - $1,387,277.33 Bid opening 8/12/2020. $2.1 Million. Pending DOTD review
Stacey Tinsley/Bossier Press-Tribune A socially-distanced crowd gathers at the Bossier Instructional Center for a town hall meeting concerning the Bossier Parish School system’s health insurance challenges.
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a fixed budget with our retirement. It makes it difficult because you have a budget planned out and here they go changing the insurance. We’ve got to go with it or get another insurance provider, if it’s too expensive. What do you do? You have to give up one thing for something else or you can’t do some things that you would like to do. We want our board members to vote the way their constituents want them to vote,” said Jean Strickland, a retired Bossier Parish school bus driver. During the meeting, District 6 School Board member, Glenwood L. “Glen” Bullard, spoke briefly to the audience and his fellow school board members about what the board’s greatest responsi-
bility is to Bossier Parish School System employees and Bossier Parish School System retirees. “Just so there is no misunderstanding, this whole evening has been devoted to dollars and cents and potential cost savings for our health insurance program,” said Bullard. “One of our greatest responsibilities is to do whatever is necessary to ensure that not only do our regular employees and our retirees have health insurance today, but 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 years from now. And, the only way we can do that is that we have to stay on top of it. We have to manage it. And regrettably, some of this will require some modification,” he added. The Insurance Committee did not take action on the Medicare Advantage
plan. It will not move further. However, the Insurance Committee approved moving forward with the Closed Formulary and EGWP plans. It will go before the full school board at its next meeting for a vote. Due to COVID group size restrictions and social distancing requirements, three separate rooms at the Bossier Instructional Center held employees and retirees of the Bossier Parish School System who came to ask questions and comment on the district’s current health plan and different alternative plans. The Insurance Town Hall Committee meeting can be watched on the Bossier Parish School Board YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube. com/c/BossierParishSchoolBoard/featured
Arthur Ray Teague Parkway Lighting Original contract amount: $148,000 Current contract amount w/co: $162,088.43 Public service commission grant: $354,906 Project completed 14 days ahead of schedule. LPR Camera Project Original contract amount: $58,948 Current contract amount w/co: $58,948 COBC Funding: Ord 66/20 - $64,000 Current completion date: 9/23/20 Permits received 7/31/20 & 8/3/20 (3 permit revisions Rqd. Pending approval) Start Date: 8/24/20 (18 Cameras @ 9 Locations)
East Bank Restrooms Original contract amount: $358,000 Current completion date: 9/17/2020 Under Construction: 62% complete: 68% Time Elapsed (8 days behind)
Arthur Ray Teague Jogging Trail Repairs Original Contract Amount: $79,050 – Dale’s Paving COBC Funding: Ord 77/20 - $79,050 Current completion date: 9/25/20 Under Construction.
Overton Brooks VA Medical Center upgrades visitation hours Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (OBVAMC) continues to monitor the number of COVID related illnesses in the state of Louisiana. Although the medical center continues to limit the number of people in the hospital, limited visitation begins Aug. 24. The staff understands that family members and caregivers want to visit. As the Shreveport VA continues to expand health care services, starting Aug. 24, visiting hours will be from 3-7 p.m., seven days a week. SWEPCO warns customers to be aware of scammers targeting customers in Shreveport and Bossier City
Animal Control Facility Original contract amount: $1,306,873 125 Days added to contract (COVID & Rain) Current contract amount w/co: $1,398,190.12 Current completion date: 1/17/21 Under Construction: 39% complete: 49% Time elapsed (35 days behind)
Tinsley Athletic Ball Fields Original contract amount: $12,435,007 Current contract amount w/co: $ 12,630,178.04 pending approval 92 additional calendar days approved (COVID & Weather) Current completion date: 4/14/21 Under construction: As of 7/31/20 - 27% complete: 43% time elapsed (74 days behind)
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) wrote to Gov. John Bel Edwards, asking that he rescind the capacity cap currently on places of worship and extend the same Phase 2 capacity rules guiding protesters and “essential businesses.” “According to your guidance, “essential businesses” do not have uniform capacity limits and instead are trusted to determine individual safety requirements in coordination with the state. Places of worship, therefore, should also be exempt from mandatory capacity limits and their pastors and leaders entrusted to choose the best course of action for their congregations. . . . I disagree with this uneven application of Phase 2 guidelines, as I find no reason to assume the best of protestors and patrons of “essential businesses” but the worst of worshipers,” wrote Kennedy.
Courtesy Photo A sign restricting visitors from a Intensive Care Unit room is displayed at one of Willis Knighton’s hospitals.
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are currently ranked in the top 5 hospitals in the state with COVID-19 patients. “From the second wave from July 1 through July 31, Willis Knighton Health System averaged 75 COVID-19 inpatients
daily. And, we had a high of 96 patients on July 24. From Aug. 1 through Aug. 8, we were still averaging about 76 COVID patients daily with a high of about 83 patients on Aug. the 5,” Crawford said. “During that first wave, those that were tested by
Willis Knighton, the major age groups that we found that were positive at that time [March 15-May 30], fell between the ages of 41-70. So, in the second wave, June 1- Aug 5, the trend shifted to younger ages 18-40 years old,” he added.
Be aware of scammers posing as utility workers and demanding immediate payment or personal information. Recently, Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) learned of telephone scammers contacting Shreveport-Bossier City customers and threatening to disconnect service unless the customer pays the balance immediately. SWEPCO will never call customers and demand immediate payment, and the public should know fraud attempts are more prevalent during the pandemic. If you suspect a scammer has contacted you by phone or email, call SWEPCO at the number on your bill to confirm your account’s activity.
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Reflections on why I love Bossier Over the past few days, I have been in somewhat of a reflective state of mind. Sure, we all get that way sometimes. For me, this recent period of reflection seems to be centered around all of the things that have happened with my family over the past several months. I am also celebrating another birthday (today, as a matter of fact). Birthdays are a true blessing in countless ways and they always cause me to reflect upon the past. And, the fact that Fall will soon be upon us has me thinking of the past too. As I have mentioned so many times before, the cooler weather (as we had a hint of last week), the turning of the leaves and football (as I alluded to in my column a few weeks ago), make Fall my favorite time of the year. The soon to follow holidays are something that I have always looked forward to, RANDY as well. BROWN As you can tell by now, I like to reflect and think of the past. Do I live in the past? Well, sometimes. I think we all do. Even though we all have have been keenly focussed on the present and constantly aware of the daily happenings in these unprecedented times (actually a 24/7 necessity for those of us in the media world), reflection set in for me a couple of weeks ago. And, it won’t go away. With the stresses and the daily changes/ challenges that we all are facing at this present time, my time of reflection has caused me to really take a look back at the things that I love, the things that I most appreciate. As I mentioned in my column about six weeks ago, I have so enjoyed the true blessing of being the publisher of Bossier’s newspaper for the last six years. And again, as I said in that column, my role in sales, sales management (and the other things that I found myself getting into) as a staff member at the Bossier Press-Tribune over the past 19 years has led me on a remarkable and truly unforgettable journey. As I said in that column a few weeks ago, I am one lucky guy. Well, yeah. For sure. No doubt about it. I have been blessed in the past and I am blessed to be where I am now. One thing that has repeatedly stuck in my mind during my recent reflective period is how much I love people. Yes, I am a people person. With that being said, I have also spent a great deal of time in recent days thinking of how much I love Bossier. And, I have thought repeatedly of how much I enjoy being a part of Bossier in my own way by virtue of what I do at BPT. At the root of this part of my reflective frame of mind, there is something that I have noticed continually over these past 19 years. Bossier is different. And, something that I have long known to be true has become even more evident to me during my recent reflection, people are what makes Bossier different. We are so blessed and most fortunate for Bossier Parish to be what it is! And in my opinion, there is absolutely no doubt whatsoever that the indivisible and solid force at the bottom of the equation in terms of Bossier being what it has become in this present day is people. Bossier’s people. Like so many of us, I love Bossier. And, as a people person, I love Bossier’s people! Randy Brown is publisher of the Bossier Press-Tribune.
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The case for bringing kids back to classroom
Over the last few weeks, there has been significant media coverage on the question of reopening schools. These stories are pretty comprehensive in covering the potential negative consequences of school reopening but don’t cover well the positive evidence behind our governor, school superintendents, and the American Academy of Pediatrics decision to promote the return to in-school learning. Although we know there is much to learn about COVID, there is good news for parents concerning getting back to school. Amid all the heated arguments and rhetoric, there is more scientific evidence and real-world experience to support opening school buildings than the amount of evidence available on many other key COVID questions. The current evidence is consistent and allows our policy leaders to chart a path to in-school learning this year. From a health perspective, children are significantly less impacted by the virus than adults. The vast majority of children suffering with COVID are less symptomatic than when infected with other respiratory childhood illnesses. Out of 45 million children in our country that are less than 15 years of age, only 28 have died from COVID-19 and most have preexisting medical conditions. Literally, mortality with children diagnosed with COVID is a one in a million occurrence. To put in in perspective, there were 190 children who died form influenza and pneumonia in 2016, 625 died from homicide, and nearly 3,000 children from accidents. Children under 14 are between one-third to one-half as likely
as adults to contract the virus. A second piece of evidence supporting in school learning is the real world experience of reopening schools in Europe. Most European countries reopened K-8 schools in April and May and their experience has been positive regardless of differences in mandated safety practices in each country. France, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Belgium have similar or worse COVID-19 mortality rates as the United States and each has successfully reopened schools. The consequences of reduced in-school learning will likely be significant. Virtual learning did not meet our expectations in the spring and though we can expect improvement this year, the gap between PHILLIP in-school and ROZEMAN virtual learning is likely to still be present. Because that gap is likely to be greater in low income demographics, any decrease in the number of children choosing in-school learning could result in increasing the achievement gap between low and higher income children. The consequences of less in-school learning goes beyond academics. Over 30 million children have breakfast and lunch at schools every weekday. The American Academy of Pediatrics summarized the case for in-school learning as follows: “Lengthened time away from school and associated interruption of supportive resources often results in social isolation, making it difficult for schools to identify and address import-
ant learning deficits as well as child and adolescent physical and sexual abuse, substance use, depression, and suicidal ideation.” Children are social animals and in-school learning provides important extracurricular and social opportunities diminished in a virtual setting. Social interaction with other children their age is important and affects future competence in the areas of paying attention, acquiring language, and getting along with others. Every one of us have a small number of special caring teachers who made a difference in our lives. In many ways, we limit the impact of our great teachers when we limit in-school learning. The encouragement and mentoring role of those teachers is going to be limited in virtual learning. The absence of in-school learning also has implications beyond children issues. The opening of schools aid families and the community as a whole by making it possible for parents to return to work. Realistic expectations will mean balancing the dual health and economic crises of COVID, knowing that the long-term health and cost of economic ruin are likely to be at least as important as the health consequences of the virus. The importance of open school buildings to families and community can’t be overstated. This week, Caddo Parish reopened school doors to over 37,000 children. The school system has worked with local public health experts using guidance from the CDC and Louisiana Department of Education to build new safety protocols and instructional models to meet the needs of
our families. Despite this herculean effort to provide safe in-school learning in our community, more than half of Caddo Parish students have elected to stay home and participate in virtual learning instead of returning to the classroom on day one. For many in our community, the only definition of a safe environment is the total eradication of the virus. The truth is people can and will continue to get sick from COVID-19 like they do with other viruses. Some of those infected will be in schools. Our future includes both continued advancement in our understanding of prevention and treatment of COVID and a return of children to school. We just have be open and adapt. If we have realistic expectations and we weigh the benefits and risks and what we have learned about COVID, we can support our governor, school superintendents, principals, teachers, and school workers in their efforts to provide in-school learning for our children. As always, we are in this together. We pray for the flexibility and judgment of our leaders as they remain vigilant, thoughtful, and careful. As noted by national columnist Kathleen Parker in The Times: “Children need to be in school; parents need to return to work; and the world needs to keep turning”. Fear should not overwhelm us. Dr. Phillip Rozeman is a practicing cardiologist. He is co-founder of the Alliance for Education, Education’s Next Horizon, SBA for Higher Education, and the Shreveport Charter Foundation.
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Constitutional Convention looks more like a necessity
COVID-19 and its spread through the country, as well as the state of Louisiana, has brought to light financial scenarios that have caught many by surprise. For instance, in just two weeks time state government has made two moves with regard to employment that seem counter-intuitive. First, it was announced that, should the unemployment trust fund drop below a certain value ($100 million) then the state would have to borrow money from the feds and utilize a solvency tax to revitalize the money source. That announcement was followed by Louisiana Workforce Commission director Ava Dejoie stating that the borrowing had begun, and the tax would come. Many residents and employers were shocked that such a mechanism existed, in regard to the increased payroll tax. It seemed counter to the situation, wherein if that many were unemployed then adding additional tax
to employers would probably expound the situation. The law is a relic of the Oil Bust, wherein the state had to find a way to replenish the fund when unemployment reached ‘do-or-die’ level. And that level has been reached, as in March the state started with one of the most solvent unemployment funds in the country at roughly $1.3 billion, and MCHUGH DAVID is now borrowing from the fed in the hopes that Congress will provide relief – so that the business tax is unnecessary. Here’s where things get weird – that’s not the governor’s call, it’s a constitutional mandate. The same confusion has been applied to a more recent situation – and the second example – wherein $68 million was outlayed for
state employee pay raises. Republican lawmakers squawked at the idea of giving raises to anyone in government during this time, and for good reason – unemployment is at an alltime high and private sector employers are facing the 30% payroll increase. And yet, once again, the raise was agreed upon by the civil service commission and was – you guessed it – their constitutional right to do so. Does the governor have some influence on the civil service commission? Absolutely. But whether he does or not is irrelevant when the commission is able to act independently of the will of the legislature – whether that be good or bad. These are but two examples that come to mind because they are currently on the forefont of conversation during these wild COVID-19 times. Constitutional conventions have been discussed over and over as something
that Louisiana needs in order to re-tool for the future and move forward. One of the main arguments? Depending on who you ask, anywhere from 60-80% of each year’s budget is constitutionally mandated to go to specific places, leaving the governor, Division of Administration, and the legislature but few avenues to negotiate and – in recent years – cut. The fear has been the influence of special interest groups, lobbying efforts, and misguided politicians gumming up the works. But moving forward under the umbrella of fear is no longer an option. Dated practices, unfortunate decisions, and ultimately misguided laws continue to affect Louisiana in a negative way. And if at first you don’t succeed? Try, try again. McHugh David is publisher of the Livingston Parish News.
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Airline junior Jacqueline Deville, a second-team All-District selection last season, is one of several Lady Vikings with experience returning this season.
Parish teams looking for more success this season
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Last season was a mostly successful one for Bossier Parish high school volleyball teams. Despite the loss of several key players to graduation, the four parish volleyball teams are primed for more success this season. Like other fall sports, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected volleyball. After Gov. John Bel Edwards extended Phase II of the state’s re-opening to Aug. 28, the LHSAA pushed back the start of the season a week until Monday, Sept. 8. And under LHSAA guidelines and restrictions, competition between schools can’t be played until the state reaches Phase III. Another big change is regular-season tournaments have been canceled in order to cut down on travel. Airline head coach Regina Digilormo said her team normally plays 35-40 matches. That number will be cut to around 18 this season with most of those district contests. Digilormo lost two key players to graduation. Gone are hitter Gabriela Patronis and libero Tori Ligman, who contributed much to Airline’s success over the past two seasons.
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Taralyn Sweeney and the Haughton Lady Bucs will be looking for another district championship.
Patronis was the All-District 1, Division I MVP and Ligman was a first-team selection. “It’ll be tough to fill the roles of Gabby and Tori this upcoming year. However we have some promising talent this year,” Digilormo said. Seniors Allison Watson, Lexi Danard, Jaci Ervin and Jacqueline Deville will take on the hitting roles, Digilormo said. Deville was second-team All-District last season. Senior setters and right
side hitters Elizabeth Gatti and Ariana Wilkinson return. Digilormo said she likes the way senior Faith Berger has progressed at libero and also stepped up as a leader. Seniors Brooklyn Vance and Alayna Lowe will fill a variety of roles. Digilormo also expects a few promising freshmen and sophomores to see playing time. Airline finished 24-16 last season. The Lady Vikings were runner-up to
Ruston in District 1-I. Airline defeated Chalmette in the first round of the playoffs before falling to eventual state champion Mt. Carmel in the second round. “With everything going on and changes we have to respond to daily, it’s anyone’s district to take this year,” Digilormo said. “Our goal is to continue to be on top. However, the most important thing we can do for our team is to learn to be adaptable and respond to the significant challenges we face with a winning mindset. “The best outlook we can have right now is to give our best to the present moment we are given because nothing is for certain.” Haughton will be looking for its fourth straight District 1-II title. The Lady Bucs didn’t lose a set in going 10-0. They finished 14-15 after a first-round playoff loss. Haughton lost All-District MVP Arielle Emanuel to graduation but return several experienced players. One of those is setter Mia McWilliams, a firstteam All-District selection last season. McWilliams already holds the school career record for assists. She also set the single-season record for aces last year. See, VOLLEYBALL, Page 6
Last February, Benton brothers Cameron and Cole Horton were going to be on opposite sides when ULM faced Northwestern State. Cameron played for the Warhawks and Cole for the Demons. That game was rained out. A makeup game scheduled for late in the season wasn’t played either because of the COVID-19 pandemic. N o w Cameron and Cole are teammates. Cameron, a graduate transfer, was one of 10 Cameron players in the Demons’ 2020 signing class announced last week. “When I first got the job here as the pitching coach, Cam was one of my first recruiting calls,” Northwestern State head coach Bobby Barbier said. “We saw him in high school and junior college. “Having (younger brother) Cole here and our relationship with (his father) Tim helped get Cam here. He has some big, big power. He’s a big, goodlooking kid who hits lefthanded. He gives us a different option at first base or DH or wherever it works out. He is the only
true four-year transfer we have, but he's a good one." Cameron played two seasons at ULM, appearing in 36 games and starting 22. He missed 22 games his junior season because of an arm injury. In last spring’s abbreviated season, he appeared in nine games and started three. He started his college career at LSU Eunice where he helped the Bengals win the 2018 Division II national championship. At Benton, he helped the Tigers win four straight district championships and reach the quarterfinals of the playCole offs each season. Cole, a catcher, appeared in seven games for the Demons last season and started four. He was a four-time AllParish selection and twotime All-District 1-4A MVP at Benton. In 2018, he helped the Tigers win the first baseball state championship in school history. He was also an AllParish football player at linebacker. Horton’s signing continues the Bossier Parish pipeline to NSU. Former Airline standout See, HORTONS, Page 6
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against Mississippi State will be Sept. 26, while the Ole Miss contest will take place on Dec. 5.
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Also back is middle hitter Taralyn Sweeney, the school single-season and career blocks record holder. Jaycie Keith also returns. “She was an offensive weapon for us last season hitting from the right side,” Haughton head coach Justin Ginn said. “This season she’s making the move to outside hitter.” Sweeney and Keith were second-team All-District selections last season. Ginn also expects big things from middle hitter Adrienne Vickers. “She is going to be really good in the middle for us this season,” Ginn said. Averi Phillips is another player with a lot of experience. Ginn expects her to play multiple positions. “She’s so athletic and does so many things well,” he said. “I think she will have a big year for us.” Benton enters its third season of varsity soccer and second with Tracey Rambin as head coach. The Lady Tigers moved
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Peyton Davis was a junior last spring and started all 15 games at first base. He led the team in home runs with three and was tied for the lead in RBI with 14. Another former Airline standout, infielder
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Cameron Parikh, appeared in eight games last spring and started six as a sophomore. He hit safely in his final six games. Parikh was the MVP on the 2016 All-Parish team. Yet another former Airline star, Cameron Taylor,
was also a Junior last spring. A left-handed pitcher, he appeared in three games out of the bullpen. Former Benton and BPCC standout Will Hine, a left-handed pitcher, was also a junior.
Southern Miss on Sept. 19 before hosting Houston Baptist on Sept. 26. Tech was originally scheduled to play in Hattiesburg on Sept. 12 and at home against HBU on Sept. 19. “There were a lot of moving parts to making this happen,” said McClelland. “I appreciate Jeremy McClain at Southern Miss and Steve Moniaci at Houston Baptist for their willingness to move these games around in order to make this happen. We are
excited about opening the season in Waco against Baylor.” The Big 12 announced a conference-only plus one schedule format a few weeks ago, and the Baylor administration made the decision to keep the Bulldogs on the 2020 docket. The Big 12 also decided that the plus-one game had to be played no later than Sept. 19, thus forcing the movement of the Tech game on the Bears schedule.
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Elizabeth Gatti helped Airline become the first Bossier Parish team to win a playoff game last season.
up to Division I last season, finishing 7-14 overall and 26 in district. Rambin is counting on five seniors to lead the team — middle hitter Gracyn Badiali, DS Harlie Erickson, outside hitter Emma Hoffman, setter Kylie Ortiz and outside hitter Taylor Walker. “We can’t wait to get started,” Rambin said. Badiali was a secondteam All-District selection last year.
Parkway is coming off a 19-17 season in its third season of varsity volleyball. The Lady Panthers were 35 in District 1-I under head coach Barbara Curry, who is entering her second season. Parkway narrowly missed the playoffs, finishing No. 34 in the power rankings. The top 32 teams made it. Second-team All-District libero Alyssa Colvard, a senior, leads the returning players.
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RUSTON — Louisiana Tech Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland announced last week that the Bulldogs scheduled football game against Baylor in Waco will remain on the 2020 slate but will move up two weeks. The move of the Baylor game from Sept. 26 to Sept. 12 created a domino effect on the schedule as Tech will now play at
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This week in library news I thought I’d talk about the STEAM Backpack Kits that we started adding to our collection a few years ago, especially because we just added a bunch of new ones! If you’re familiar with the kits already have in the collection, then these will look a bit different to you because the new ones were created by Penworthy, one of our awesome vendors, as opposed to curated by your friendly neighborhood librarians. However, in the event you aren’t familiar with our backpack kits, let me explain what they are. These kits, contained inside a backpack or tote, include a variety of materials chosen to help teach children about a specific topic. Kits are geared toward the pre-k to third-grade level for the most part, but do offer activities that older kids would enjoy as well. The kits we originally created are still available for check out, and we recently added more of these to the collection as well! They each consist of a DVD, four books appropriate for various ages, a game, and a packet of information and activities on the chosen topic. The new kits include a book and several activity sets or games. Some of the available topics that we currently have available are magnetism, simple machines, flight, food and nutrition, math games and trivia, robotics and coding, and so many more! These kits are available at any of our library locations and can be checked out on an adult card for a period of 2 weeks (no renewals on these items and only one at a time so we can spread the fun further!); if the topic you want isn’t available at your home branch then just place the one you want on hold and have it
brought to you. To see a full listing of our available kits just search “backpack kit” in our catalog or call us to help you locate the one you’re looking for. NEW TOPICS FROM PENWORTHY: All About Dinosaurs; All About Magnets; Circuits and Technology; ANNIE GILMER Construction and Building; Electronics, Coding & Bots; Estimation and Patterns; Food and Nutrition; Math Games and Trivia; Robotics and Coding; Sound, Music, and Band; Stamps and Drawing; Understanding Our Universe 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: • Aretha Franklin: Little People, Big Dreams Series by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, illustrated by Amy Blackwell (Children’s Biography; Book) • Bear Necessity: A Novel by James Gould-Bourn (Fiction; Book) • Central Park starring Ruby Modine, Grace Van Patten, Marina Squerciati, & Michael Lombardi (DVD) • The Dazzling Truth by Helen Cullen (Fiction; Book, Playaway) • The Faithless Hawk by Margaret Owen (YA Fiction; Book, Playaway) • Grantchester: The Complete Fifth Season starring Robson Green and Tom Brittney (DVD) • Help Yourself: A Guide to Gut Health for People Who Love Delicious Food by Lindsay Maitland Hunt (Non-Fiction; Book) • The Honest Enneagram: Know Your Type, Own Your Challenges, Embrace Your Growth by Sarajane Case (Non-Fiction; Book, eBook, eAudiobook) • How to Drink Wine: The Easiest Way to Learn What You Like by Grant Reynolds & Christ Stang (Non-Fiction; Book)
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Grace H. Larkin: A Woman’s Rise
On this day in 1920, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was certified, granting women the right to vote. The culmination of a massive, peaceful civil rights movement by women with formal beginnings dating back to 1848 at the world’s first women’s rights convention in Seneca Falls, New York. The observance of Women’s Equality Day commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment and calls attention to women’s continuing efforts toward full equality. AMY ROBERTSON The roles and rights of women in American society have changed over the centuries. The following article titled ‘Woman’s Rise,’ appeared in The Bossier Banner on Apr. 2, 1931, and it elaborates on some of the changes being seen right here in Bossier Parish with having just elected their first woman to the office of Clerk of Court. “Probably a great many women in Bossier Parish are elated over woman’s rise to the position in national affairs she has attained in a very few years. For a long period of time women did not wield any influence in this nation, that is as voters or office-holders. Now, however, women are serving the nation in many places of responsibility, and are exercising their right to vote with telling effect. “Here in Bossier Parish we have one of our first major office-holders, from the ranks of the women voters. She is Miss Grace H. Larkin, Clerk of Court. The voters showed no hesitancy in elevating her to this position of trust, although it was not many years ago that scores of people, in this very section, were bitterly opposed to the idea of giving women the right to vote. “For those Bossier Parish people who now take women’s rights for granted, we might say that for nearly one hundred years after the Declaration of Independence no women were employed by the Government. This is shown in a recent statement by the president of the Civil Service Commission. “The first law permitting the employment of women as clerks in Federal Government offices was passed during 1870. Today more than 28,000 women are employed in such offices, in Washington alone, and nearly 60,000 more are employed outside of the capital city. “Women are being appointed to such government positions as bacteriologist, biologist, botanist, chemist, economist, educationist, patent examiner, pharmacologist, physicist, statistician, zoologist and technologists of various kinds. As is well known, many women hold postmasterships. “The employment of women in private business has shown a steady increase also, the number of women wage-earners at present being nearly ten million. “Whether this increasing activity of women in industry, business and the professions is an indication of an improved civilization depends upon one’s viewpoint. However that may be, women have shown their ability to engage successfully in nearly every vocation under the sun, and that they will continue to do so cannot be doubted.” Larkin’s long career with the Bossier Parish Clerks office began in 1903 when Beverly A. Kelly, Clerk of Court, employed her as his assistant. Then in 1914, James M. Henderson became the Clerk of Court, and he kept her on. She was appointed Chief Deputy with the approval of Judge John N. Sandlin in 1920. On Jan. 17, 1931, Judge J. F. McInnis appointed Larkin as ad interim Clerk of Court pending a special election to name the successor to the late James M. Henderson, who served as the clerk for the past 16 years before his death. In a special election held on Feb. 24th, Larkin defeated State Senator V.V. Whittington with 1326 votes to his 870. Then, in the general election of 1932, she was re-elected without opposition after her opponent Mr. J. M. Emmons, withdrew his candidacy. After being defeated in the 1936 general election and thirty-three years serving the Bossier Parish Clerk office, Larkin retired. Larkin joined the ranks of “first” in women’s equality, through her hard work and devotion in her career and to the community she served. Not only was she the first woman Clerk of Court in Bossier Parish, but she was also the first in Louisiana. And as one of the first women in Bossier Parish that registered to vote in 1920 when the 19th Amendment was certified, Larkin never took her right to vote for granted. To learn more about the women of Bossier Parish, visit the Bossier Parish Libraries History Center at 2206 Beckett Street, Bossier City. Or, contact us by email at history- center@bossierlibrary.org or by phone (318) 746-7717.
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OBITUARIES Billy Joe Shay On August 22, 2020, Billy Joe Shay passed away peacefully at the age of 90 surrounded by his loving family. A funeral service will be held at Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Haughton, Louisiana at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday August 26, 2020. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service. Interment with military honors will follow at Hill Crest. Honorary pallbearers will Johnny Tramel, Tim Tramel, Andy Anderson, Dillion Stokes, Matthew Stokes, Brandon Novosad, James Price and
Pat Mladenka. Billy was born December 23, 1929 in Mexico, Missouri. After graduating from High School, he joined the Air Force and proudly served 26 years traveling around the world and served during the Vietnam and Korean War. Billy met the love of his life, Joan Crisp while stationed at New Castle County AFB in New Castle, Delaware. Billy and Joan were married on August 1, 1954 and just celebrated their 66th anniversary. Billy enjoyed camping and fishing with his wife and family. He loved
being around his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was known as their “Pop Pop” and enjoyed playing games, teaching what “Uncle” meant and sharing his love of model trains. After retirement in 1974, Billy worked for SWEPCO for fifteen years. The last twenty years he was a volunteer with Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Department Posse. He thoroughly enjoyed riding around in the Posse Car and having great conversations with fellow Posse members and meeting new friends in the neighborhoods. He was an avid volleyball player for years and became a Senior Olympic Volleyball player. After he finished playing volleyball, he was an official Volleyball referee and coached the Centenary Girls’ Volleyball team and the Ouachita Baptist University’s girl’s team. Billy is preceded in death by his parents, Hugh and Ruth Howell and a granddaughter, Tiffany Michelle Tramel. He is survived by his loving wife, Joan, his three daughters; Debbie Tramel (Johnny) of Montgomery, Texas, Donna Anderson (Andy) of Bossier City, Louisiana, and Linda Stokes (Pat) of Bossier City, Louisiana. His five grandchildren, Tim and his wife Christy Tramel, Jennifer and her husband Brandon Novosad, Crystal and her husband James Price, Dillion and Matthew Stokes. Billy had thirteen great-grandchildren; Kyleigh, Braden, Ethan and Avery Tramel, Malley, Parker, Cohen and Connelly Novosad and Jayden, Courtney, Nathan,
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Kirby, and Clayton Price. The family would like to express their deepest gratitude for the kindness and compassion given by Willis-Knighton, Pierremont’s staff and physicians. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org L.C. Massey Services to celebrate the life of Mr. L.C. Massey will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 28, 2020 at Hill Crest Memorial Chapel with Brother Randy Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Hill Crest Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. L.C. was born in Mount Vernon, TX to Leonard and Pearl Massey. He was a member of the National Guard for three years. He loved to fish, hunt and work in his yard. He never turned his back on anyone who needed help. Mr. Massey was a dedicated employee to Shreveport Mack for over 43 years. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Massey is survived by his wife, Janet Massey; children, Tina and husband Chip, Jennifer and husband Greg, Juanita and husband Mike, Melissa and husband Danny, Barbara Ann, Georgia Nell and husband Bobby, Billy Ray and wife Debbie, Linda Ruth and husband Danny, Lisa and husband John, Lucretia, Martha and Leon; numerous grandchildren, many great grandchildren,
nieces, nephews and friends, as well as two brothers and two sisters. Pallbearers will be T.J Carter, Ryan Norman, Kyle Tyler, Joshua Norman, Holly Lindsey and Bryan Tackett. Honorary pallbearers will be Brittany Campiglia, Kimberly Martin and Austin James. David Milton Dow Bossier City, LA – David passed on from this life, peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of August 15, 2020. He was ready to meet his Savior face to face and then be reunited with the love of his life, his wife Sally. Services for David were held Thursday, August 20, 2020, at Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home, Haughton, LA, visitation at 1pm, service at 2pm and interment immediately afterward at Hill Crest Cemetery. David was born to O.D. Dowe and Ethel Cooke Dowe on January 25, 1945 at home in Converse, Louisiana. He was the youngest of his siblings which included his two half-brothers, Leon Cobb and Chester Cobb, and two half-sisters, Audrey Crooks and Bessie Lyons, all of whom have predeceased him. David is survived by his only child, Michelle Dow Rearden and husband Lance of Bossier City, LA; first cousin, Arthur Dew of Natchitoches, LA; sister-in-law, Margaret Hurst of Bossier City, LA; sister-in-law, Carol Hurst of Shreveport, LA; nephew, James Hurst of Shreveport, LA and niece, Sherry
Hargrave of Abbeville, LA. David & Sally have three wonderful granddaughters whom they enjoyed greatly, Lauren M. LeBleu and husband Evan of Portland, OR; Mallory Welch of Shreveport, LA and Madison Welch of Bossier City, LA; and one great-grandson, Wyatt LeBleu of Portland, OR. David left a legacy of stories of old work buddies from his employment with Arkla Gas Company from 1967 until his retirement in 1997. Tommy Shaw, Buddy & Sarah Hatcher, Bill Compton and Belinda Johnson, just to name a few. He always kept in touch and felt closer after he had retired. He took his job very seriously and did his best every day. He was the man who would show up to help someone if he could. David kept memories alive in a way most people could not. He loved sharing stories from growing up on Princeton Road with his cousins, brothers and sisters. He loved his mother something fierce. Most of all, David loved Sally. Pallbearers were Kenneth Welch, James Hurst, Kelly Savell, Tommy Shaw, Thomas Mayfield and Bill Stroud. Honorary Pallbearer, Arthur Dew. We kindly ask that no cut flowers be sent in his memory; although living plants are welcomed if you should so choose. Alternatively, the family would prefer donations be made to Hill Cross Hospice, 2323 Old Minden Road, Bossier City, La. 71111, with whom David & Sally formed lifelong friendships & trust.
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 Benton Fire District 4 in Bossier Parish will be held at its regular meeting place in the board room at the BPEMS/Fire Training facility located at 5275 Swan Lake Road, Bossier City, LA on Tuesday October 6, 2020 at 3:00 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 from the increased millage is $3,696,711.50, and the amount of increase in taxes attributable to the millage increase is $51,038.74. Immediately following this public hearing a public meeting will be held at this location to adopt the millage rate. August 26 and September 2, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
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. August 26 and September 2, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEEETING Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Article VII, Section 23C of the Louisiana Constitution and La, R.S. 42.19.1, Act 267, that the Bossier Levee District will hold a public meeting on October 5th, 2020, at 10:00 A.M. in the Board Meeting Room at the Bossier Levee District Office, 3404 Industrial Drive, Bossier City, La to adopt a resolution levying the ad valorem property tax millage rates after reassessment and rolling forward to rates not to exceed the prior year's maximum for the year 2020. The estimated amount of tax revenue to be collected in the next year from the increased millage is $3,104,566 and the amount of increase in taxes attributable to the millage increase is $93,859.00. Deanna Rabb Bossier Levee District Secretary August 26 and September 2, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
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SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S OFFICE
JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF P. O. Box 850 BENTON, LA 71006 PARISH OF BOSSIER 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF LOUISIANA Suit No: (08) 160161
FBC MORTGAGE, LLC VS MICHAEL DAVID MINOGUE, (A/K/A MICHAEL D. MINOGUE, MICHAEL MINOGUE)
BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2020, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TOWIT::
LOT 43, PINEY FOREST SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 808, PAGE 597 OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2020 PAGE 11 WIT::
LOT 9, ESTELLA SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 20 NORTH, RANGE 13 WEST, BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 450 AT PAGE 17 OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA.
JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF P. O. Box 850 BENTON, LA 71006 PARISH OF BOSSIER 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF LOUISIANA Suit No: (08) 156750
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, FOR THE GSAMP TRUST 2006-HE6 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE6 VS THE UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF LARRY DONNELL MOORE A/K/A LARRY DONNELL MOORE A/K/A LARRY D. MOORE A/K/A LARRY MOORE AND CONNIE MORGAN MOORE A/K/A CONNIE M. MOORE A/K/A CONNIE MOORE
BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF FIERI FACIAS ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2020, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TO-
JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF P. O. Box 850 BENTON, LA 71006 PARISH OF BOSSIER 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF LOUISIANA
AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: Suit No: (08) 161705 FIFTY-SEVEN THOUSAND EIGHTYSEVEN AND 67 / 100 ($57,087.67) DOLGMFS LLC LARS, ALONG WITH INTEREST, VS ATTORNEY’S FEES AND ALL OTHER CLEOPHUS CHARLES SAMUELS COSTS OF SUIT. BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF SALE ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUM& EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER BERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO BOSSIER Parish ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, Harold E. Cradic FOR CASH, WITH THE BENEFIT OF AP13541 Tiger Bend Road PRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, Baton Rouge, LA 70817 AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF 225-756-0373 THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, SEPAugust 26, 2020 TEMBER 2, 2020, BETWEEN THE HOURS September 30, 2020 OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWBossier Press-Tribune ING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TOWIT::
SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S OFFICE
JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF P. O. Box 850 BENTON, LA 71006 PARISH OF BOSSIER 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF LOUISIANA
IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE AT 1998 Suit No: (08) 161456 PALM HARBOR HOME, 76’x32’, MANUPINGORA LOAN SERVICING, LLC FACTURED HOME BEARING SERIAL NO. VS PH0513984A/B. HENRY ELI MCGREW III AND JULIA MELANCON BESS MCGREW A/K/A WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF 108 JULIA BESS MELANCON MCGREW PINEY FOREST DRIVE, HAUGHTON, LA 71037 BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID SALE ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMSALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: BERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO NINETY-FOUR THOUSAND EIGHT HUN- ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL DRED SIXTEEN AND 01 / 100 ($94,816.01) PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, DOLLARS, ALONG WITH INTEREST, AT- TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, TORNEY’S FEES AND ALL OTHER FOR CASH, WITH THE BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, COSTS OF SUIT. AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, SEP& EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER TEMBER 2, 2020, BETWEEN THE HOURS BOSSIER Parish OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TORemy Symons WIT:: 1450 Poydras St., Suite 2200 New Orleans, LA 70112 THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR PARCEL OF GROUND, ALL OF THE RIGHTS, WAYS, July 22, 2020 PRIVILEGES, SERVITUDES, APPURTEAugust 26, 2020 NANCES AND ADVANTAGES THEREBossier Press-Tribune UNTO BELONGING OR IN ANYWISE APPERTAINING, SITUATED I:
SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S OFFICE
SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S OFFICE
LOT 126, SHADY GROVE SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 2, A SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY, BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 275, PAGES 268-269 OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA; SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, SERVITUDES, RIGHTS-OFWAY AND OUTSTANDING MINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORD AFFECTING THE PROPERTY. AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: EIGHTY-NINE THOUSAND NINETY-ONE AND 19 / 100 ($89,091.19) 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 Masey Finley 1505 North 19th Street Monroe, LA 71207 318-388-1440 July 22, 2020 August 26, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S OFFICE
JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF P. O. Box 850 BENTON, LA 71006
PARISH OF BOSSIER LOT 25, CATTAIL POINTE AT LEGACY, 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT UNIT 1, A SUBDIVISION OF BOSSIER STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 1207, PAGES 852- Suit No: (08) 161952 853 OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, TONATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A GETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMMR. COOPER PROVEMENTS, LOCATED THEREON; VS SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, SERVITHE UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF TUDES, RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND OUTGENEVA HOLLOWAY LYNN STANDING MINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORD AFFECTING THE PROPERTY. BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMAND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID BERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND SIX PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, HUNDRED SEVENTY-SIX AND 72 / 100 TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, ($250,676.72) DOLLARS, ALONG WITH FOR CASH, WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF INTEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEES AND ALL APPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO OTHER COSTS OF SUIT. LAW, AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF OF BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, SEP& EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER TEMBER 2, 2020, BETWEEN THE HOURS BOSSIER Parish OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TOCandace A. Courteau WIT:: 1505 North 19th Street Monroe, LA 71201 LOT TWELVE (12), RESUBDIVISION OF SWAN LAKE SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 4, July 22, 2020 A SUBDIVISION OF BOSSIER CITY, August 26, 2020 BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER Bossier Press-Tribune PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 339, PAGE 460 AND 461 OF THE CON**Kelly Wallace and/or Anyone knowing their whereVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER abouts, Please contact Richard E. Griffith, Attorney at PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH Law, at 839 Kings Highway, Suite 200, Shreveport, ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS Louisiana 71104, or (318) 222-0337. LOCATED THEREON.
August 19 and 26, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF 4804
SULLIVAN STREET, BOSSIER CITY, LA 71111.
AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: FIFTEEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY AND 76 / 100 ($15,880.76) 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 22, 2020 August 26, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
Public Notice: PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF PLAIN DEALING STATE OF LOUISIANA
The Board of Aldermen of the Town of Plain Dealing, Louisiana, will hold a public hearing at 5:45 p.m., on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at its regular meeting place Town Hall Meeting Room, 205 West Palmetto Ave, Plain Dealing, Louisiana, to consider adoption of proposed Ordinance Numbers 2 & 3 of 2020, as follows:
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.
Caucasian Race: Female Sex: 10-31-1995 DOB: 5’ 06” Height: 100 Weight: Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Brown
Alias: Scar: Mark: Prosthesis: Piercing: Tattoo:
None None None None None None
If you have any comments or wish to communicate with the Bossier Sheriff’s Dept., PO Box 850, Benton, LA 71006, 318-965-2203
August 19 and 26, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 2 of 2020 – AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE GENERAL ALIMONY “ADJUSTED” MILLAGE RATES IN THE TOWN OF PLAIN DEALING FOR 2020 TAX YEAR.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 3 - AN ORDINANCE WHICH SETS FORTH THE GENERAL ALIMONY “ADJUSTED” MILLAGE RATE AND ROLL FORWARD TO MILLAGE RATES NOT EXCEEDING THE “MAXIMUM” AUTHORIZED RATE.
The proposed Ordinance Numbers 2 & 3 of 2020 of the Town of Plain Dealing are available for public inspection at the Leon Sanders, Jr. Municipal Complex, 205 W. Palmetto Ave., Plain Dealing, Louisiana between the hours of 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Monday - Thursday and 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM on Friday. August 26, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
Bossier Parish EMS is accpeting bids for a 2021 Ford E450, Ambulance Cutaway chassis, dual rear wheels, 158” wheelbase and gasoline engine. Bids will be opened in a regularly scheduled meeting, of the EMS Board of Commissioners, on September 16th, 2020 at 2pm. The meeting will be held at the EMS offices at 5275 Swan Lake Rd, Bossier City, La 71111.
Vehicle specifications may be obtained by calling the EMS office of Bossier Parish EMS at 318-741-9201 and also on the Bidsync.com website under Bossier Parish EMS RFP-2102.
Don Hebert, Chairman Steve Nezat, Director
August 26, 2020 September 2, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune The EMS Board of Commissioners have voted this day to move the September meeting back one week to September 16th. The meeting will still be held at 2pm. A majority of the board members voted to make this change. The meeting will be held at the EMS office at 5275 Swan Lake Rd, Bossier City, La 71111.
If you have any questions, please call the EMS office of Bossier Parish EMS at 318-741-9201.
Don Hebert, Chairman Steve Nezat, Director
August 26, 2020 September 2, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 7, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider the application of Mr. Ryan Estess, Raley and Associates, Inc., to the Benton-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission for a zoning amendment to change the zoning classification of a certain tract of land being 33.161 acres, located in Section 6, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury
August 26, 2020 September 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
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
August 19 and 26, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION
REGISTRATION: #SEX0279
I, Lee Mario Stanfield, have been convicted of Indecent Behavior with Juveniles. My address is 1396 Rocky Mount Road, Plain Dealing, LA 71064.
Race: Caucasian Sex: Male Age: 54 Height: 6’ 04” Weight: 178 Hair Color: Blonde Eye Color: Hazel
Alias: None Scar: Left Foot Mark: None Prosthesis: None Piercing: None Tattoo: L_calf: Tinkerbell L_shoulder: Pegasus L_shoulder: Pegasus on mountain
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 26, 2020 September 2, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION
Registration #sid 002788123
I, Matthew Emmanuel Collier, have been convicted of Indecent Behavior with Juveniles. My address is 2405 Abbey Road, Bossier City, LA 71111.
Race: Afr Amer Sex: Male Age: 28 Height: 5’ 11” Weight: 295 Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown
Alias: None Scars: None Marks: None Prosthesis: None Piercing: None Tattoo: L_forearm: Nunu L_forearm: 9-5-10.7-26-11 L_ forearm: Zyonna L_hand: Music Note L_forearm: Bear & Baby bottle R_hand: Music Note
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 26, 2020 September 2, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
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SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S OFFICE
JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF P. O. Box 850 BENTON, LA 71006 PARISH OF BOSSIER 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF LOUISIANA Suit No: (08) 161987
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LOT 26, LAKEWOOD SUBDIVISION, UNIT 1, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY, BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 808, PAGE 420-421, OF THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, GEO #101851; SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, SERVITUDES, RIGHTSOF-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-FOUR THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY-EIGHT AND 37 / 100 ($234,988.37) DOLLARS, BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND ALONG WITH INTEREST, ATTORNEY’S SALE ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUM- FEES AND ALL OTHER COSTS OF SUIT. BERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, BOSSIER Parish FOR CASH, WITH THE BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF Jason R. Smith THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF 1505 North 19th Street BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, SEP- Monroe, LA 71207 TEMBER 2, 2020, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOW- July 22, 2020 ING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED August 26, 2020 IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TO- Bossier Press-Tribune WIT:: BARKSDALE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION VS NORTH LOUISIANA CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS, L.L.C.
SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S OFFICE
LOT 2, WOODWARD FARMS SUBDIVISION, UNIT - THREE, A SUBDIVISION OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 141, PAGE 349 OF THE CONVEYANCE JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, P. O. Box 850 LOUISIANA, BENTON, LA 71006
TOGETHER WITH ANY AND ALL PRESENT AND FUTURE BUILDINGS, CONSTRUCTIONS, COMPONENT PARTS, IMPROVEMENTS, ATTACHMENTS, APPURTENANCES, FIXTURES, RIGHTS, WAYS, PRIVILEGES, ADVANTAGES, BATTURE, AND BATTURE RIGHTS, SERVITUDES AND EASEMENTS OF EVERY TYPE AND DESCRIPTION, NOW AND/OR IN THE FUTURE RELATING TO THE PROPERTY, AND ANY AND ALL ITEMS AND FIXTURES ATTACHED TO AND/OR FORMING INTEGRAL OR COMPONENT PARTS OF THE PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOUISIANA CIVIL CODE,
PARISH OF BOSSIER 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF LOUISIANA Suit No: (08) 162300
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WACHOVIA BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR AEGIS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES TRUST MORTAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-4 VS TONIA M. LEWIS, (A/K/A TONIA MICHELLE LEWIS, TONIA LEWIS, TONIA LEWIS COOLEY, TONIA COOLEY, TONIA LEWIS SALADINER, TONIA SALADINER, TONIA N. LEWIS, TONIA L. LEWIS, TONIA L. SALADINER) AND PATRICK J. LOSTAGLIA
AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: ONE MILLION TWO HUNDRED NINE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVENTYFIVE AND 13 / 100 ($1,209,675.13) DOLLARS, ALONG WITH INTEREST, BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND ATTORNEY’S FEES AND ALL OTHER SALE ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMCOSTS OF SUIT. BERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, BOSSIER Parish FOR CASH, WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: LAW, AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR Curtis R. Shelton OF THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN P.O. Box 22260 OF BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, OCShreveport, LA 71120-2260 TOBER 7, 2020, BETWEEN THE HOURS 318-221-6277 OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED July 22, 2020 IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TOAugust 26, 2020 WIT:: Bossier Press-Tribune LOT 313, SHADY GROVE, UNIT 3, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY, BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 275, PAGES 306307 OF THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOP. O. Box 850 GETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMBENTON, LA 71006 PROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON.
SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S OFFICE
PARISH OF BOSSIER 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF LOUISIANA Suit No: (08) 162335
WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF 4211 PAUL DRIVE, BOSSIER CITY, LA 71112.
AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: SIXTY-SIX THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY-EIGHT AND 47 / 100 ($66,548.47) DOLLARS, ALONG WITH INTEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEES AND ALL OTHER COSTS OF SUIT.
HVRML TRUST 2019-1, BY AND THROUGH BELTWAY CAPITAL, LLC, SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS ADMINISTRATOR VS JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF JOHN WAYNE MILLAGE AND & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER JONATHAN MARIE BROWN MILLAGE A/K/A JONATHON MARIE BROWN MILL- BOSSIER Parish AGE ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND Penny M. Daigrepont SALE ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUM- 3510 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 600 BERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO Metaire, LA 70002 ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL 504-831-7726 PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, August 26, 2020 FOR CASH, WITH THE BENEFIT OF AP- September 30, 2020 PRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, Bossier Press-Tribune AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF ANYONE WHO KNOWS the whereabouts of Damon BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, SEP- Lavell Gladney, Jr. with a last known addresses of Highway 157, Princeton, LA 71067, please contact TEMBER 2, 2020, BETWEEN THE HOURS 10333 Attorney Dwazendra J. Smith at (337) 366-0338. OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED August 26, 2020 IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TO- Bossier Press-Tribune
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
August 19 and 26, 2020 September 2, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
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
August 19 and 26, 2020 September 9, 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 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 16, 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 8, Township 17 North, Range 11 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury
August 26, 2020 September 2 and 9, 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
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, October 7, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider adoption of ordinances amending Chapter 110, Section 98(a) “Subdivisions” and Chapter 43 “Emergency Services” of the Bossier Parish Code of Ordinances, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, to add “Electronic Access for Law Enforcement, Fire and Medical Responders” for gated communities and gated commercial properties. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury
August 26, 2020 September 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
BOSSIER PRESS-TRIBUNE | WWW.BOSSIERPRESS.COM TOWN OF HAUGHTON COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 11, 2020
PUBLIC HEARING
A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD TO DISCUSS ORDINANCE 4 OF 2020, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS RELATED TO PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS NECESSARY FOR TOWN/STATE FUNDED ROAD, UTILITY AND RECREATION PROJECTS BY IMPROVING TRAFFIC, INFRASTRUCTURE AND RECREATION ACROSS THE TOWN AND AUTHORIZING THE TOWN ATTORNEY TO TAKE WHATEVER ACTION NECESSARY IN FUTHERMENT OF THESE TOWN/STATE FUNDED ROAD, UTILITY AND RECREATION PROJECTS. DOUG ADAMS, CITIZEN ASKED WHERE THE RECREATION TRAILS WILL BE LOCATED. THE MAYOR REPLIED THAT THEY WILL BE ON THE WEST SIDE OF NORTH HAZEL STEET FROM THE HIGH SCHOOL TO JOE DELANEY PARK. COUNCIL MEETING
THE COUNCIL MEETING WAS HELD AT THE HAUGHTON TOWN HALL ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2020 AT 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT WERE K.W. GASPARD, PHILLIP SMITH, JONATHAN PHILLIPS AND JO ANNE KEITH. MARTHA MCGEE WAS ABSENT.
THE MEETING WAS PRESIDED OVER BY MAYOR JACK HICKS.
NEIL ERWIN, TOWN ATTORNEY, WAS PRESENT.
THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH PRAYER BY K.W. GASPARD AND THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WAS LED BY STACEY ADAMS.
THERE WERE A NUMBER OF CITIZENS ATTENDING.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY PHILLIP SMITH TO APPROVE THE AGENDA MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 6, 2020, SECONDED BY K.W. GASPARD.THERE WERE NO COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE, MOTION CARRIED. AYES: 4 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 1 ABSTAIN: 0
A MOTION WAS MADE BY JO ANNE KEITH TO APPROVE THE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 14, 2020, SECONDED BY JONATHAN PHILLIPS. THERE WERE NO COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE, MOTION CARRIED. AYES: 4 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 1 ABSTAIN: 0
A MOTION WAS MADE BY PHILLIP SMITH TO APPROVE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR APRIL AND MAY, SECONDED BY K.W. GASPARD. THERE WERE NO COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE, MOTION CARRIED. AYES: 4 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 1 ABSTAIN: 0
A MOTION WAS MADE BY K.W. GASPARD TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 4 OF 2020, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS RELATED TO PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS NECESSARY FOR TOWN/STATE FUNDED ROAD, UTILITY AND RECREATION PROJECTS BY IMPROVING TRAFFIC, INFRASTRUCTURE AND RECREATION ACROSS THE TOWN AND AUTHORIZING THE TOWN ATTORNEY TO TAKE WHATEVER ACTION NECESSARY IN FUTHERMENT OF THESE TOWN/STATE FUNDED ROAD, UTILITY AND RECREATION PROJECTS, SECONDED BY JONATHAN PHILLIPS. THERE WERE NO COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE, MOTION CARRIED. AYES: 4 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 1 ABSTAIN: 0
A MOTION WAS MADE BY K.W. GASPARD TO INTRODUCE ORDINANCE 5 OF 2020, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TOWN OF HAUGHTON ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 9 OF 1985, AS AMENDED, TO REFLECT CHANGES TO SECTION 11. SUBSECTION B.3.d BY AMENDING THE MINIMUM YARDS REQUIRED IN THE R-1; RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT AS NOTED HEREIN. SAM MARISGLIA, HAUGHTON/BOSSIER PARISH MPC DIRECTOR, GAVE EXPLANATION AND STATED THIS ADDRESSES CONFLICTS IN THE CODES, SECONDED BY PHILLIP SMITH. THERE WERE NO COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE, MOTION CARRIED. AYES: 4 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 1 ABSTAIN: 0
A MOTION WAS MADE BY K.W. GASPARD TO ALLOW JUSTIN SMALL TO UTILIZE A WELL FOR WATER SERVICE IN LIEU OF THE TOWN’S WATER SERVICE, SECONDED BY PHILLIP SMITH. THERE WERE NO QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE, MOTION CARRIED. AYES: 4 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 1 ABSTAIN: 0
A MOTION WAS MADE BY PHILLIP SMITH TO MOTION TO ADD A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ON THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 2, CONTRACT ONE AND CONTRACT TWO. SECONDED BY K.W. GASPARD. THERE WERE NO QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE, MOTION CARRIED. AYES: 4 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 1 ABSTAIN: 0
A MOTION WAS MADE BY JONATHAN PHILLIPS TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ON THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 2, CONTRACT ONE AND CONTRACT TWO. SECONDED BY PHILLIP SMITH. THERE WERE NO COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE, MOTION CARRIED. AYES: 4 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 1 ABSTAIN: 0
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. _______________________________ HEATHER FEEBACK, TOWN CLERK
August 26, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
______________________ JACK HICKS, MAYOR
ORDINANCE 5 OF 2020
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TOWN OF HAUGTON ZONING ORDINANCE N0. 9 of 1985, AS AMENDED, TO REFLECT CHANGES TO SECTION II. SUBSECTION B.3.d BY AMENDING THE MINIMUM YARDS REQUIRED IN THE R-1; RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT AS NOTED HEREIN.
WHEREAS, the Haughton Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 20, 2020 to review the proposed amendment to the Town of Haughton, Bossier Parish, Louisiana Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment received a unanimous FAVORABLE recommendation from the Haughton Planning Commission; and
BE IT ORDAINED, BY THE Board of Alderman and the Town of Haughton in regular session convened that the zoning ordinance of the Town of Haughton being Ordinance 3 of 1985, as amended, be further amended, by changing Section II; Subsection B.3.d to read as follows, to wit:
SECTION II; SUBSECTION B.3.d
Front Yard ………………30 ft. Side Yard …………………5 ft. Rear Yard ……………….20 ft.
Yards Required
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, by the Board of Alderman and the Town of Haughton, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, that Section II, Subsection B.3.d of the Town of Haughton Zoning Regulations be amended: Upon motion by _____________________ duly seconded by __________________ and Carried, the foregoing ordinance adopted by the Town of Haughton in regular session convened on this ________ day of August, 2020. YEAS: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ____________________________ __________________________ Heather Feeback, Town Clerk Jack Hicks, Mayor
August 26, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
August 19 and 26, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
BOSSIER PRESS-TRIBUNE | WWW.BOSSIERPRESS.COM 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.
August 19 and 26, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT to REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS for PLUMBING SERVICES for the HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY
The Housing Authority of the City of Bossier City (HABC) is extending an opportunity for Plumbing Services. The contractor qualification should indicate the ability to perform the work required in a timely and sufficient manner. This entire procurement procedure and contract award is subject to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) any and all applicable Federal/State law and/or regulations.
HABC reserves the right to suspend this procurement action if it is found not in applicable laws and regulations or in the event of any impropriety.
The contract and award will be made at HABC’s discretion. If it becomes necessary to revise any part of the RFP or otherwise provide additional information, an addendum will be issued to all prospective proposers who received copies of the original request. Information to Request for Proposal documents 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
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 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
TOWN OF HAUGHTON AGENDA MEETING AUGUST 3, 2020
THE AGENDA MEETING WAS HELD AT THE HAUGHTON TOWN HALL ON MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2020, AT 7:00 P.M. TO SET THE AGENDA FOR THE TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2020 COUNCIL MEETING. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT WERE JO ANNE KEITH, K.W. GASPARD, AND PHILLIP SMITH. MARTHA MCGEE AND JONATHAN PHILLIPS WERE ABSENT. THE MEETING WAS PRESIDED OVER BY MAYOR JACK HICKS. NEIL ERWIN, TOWN ATTORNEY, WAS ABSENT.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2020
THERE WERE A NUMBER OF CITIZENS ATTENDING.
THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH PRAYER BY K.W. GASPARD AND THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WAS LED BY PHILLIP SMITH.
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City Clerk, Phyllis McGraw, read statement about where to watch meetings online, that some Council members may be joining remotely and gave a phone number for members of the public wishing to comment on items in the meeting could do so. Hearing no comments from the public watching virtually, the meeting continued.
By: Mr. Williams CHIEF HOLLAND GAVE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT. HE REPORTED LADDER 1 AND ENGINE 3 ARE OUT OF SERVICE FOR REPAIR. LADDER 1 Motion to approve Minutes of the August 4, 2020, Regular Meeting and disSHOULD BE BACK IN 2 WEEKS. ENGINE 3 WILL GO IN AFTER LADDER 1 GETS pense with the reading. BACK. Seconded by Mr. Larkin CHIEF GIBSON GAVE THE POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT. HE RENo comment PORTED THAT HE REPLACED AIR CONDITION IN BOTH 2016 FORD SUV’S. HE IS ALSO SENDING ONE OFFICER TO SCHOOL TO LEARN WATCHGUARD REPAIRS. Vote in favor of motion is unanimous THE OFFICER CAN MAKE REPAIRS ON THE WATCHGUARD SERVER, BODY CAMS, AND DASH CAMS. By: Mr. Williams Motion to approve Agenda. JACKY HICKS GAVE THE PUBLIC WORKS MONTHLY REPORT. HE REPORTED Seconded by Mr. Free THEY HAVE A NEW SEWER CAMERA THAT CAN GO 100 FT DOWN THE LINE. No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous TAYLOR WEBBER WAS NOT PRESENT TO DISCUSS ISSUES IN SOUTHERN OAKS.
JUSTIN SMALL APPEARED TO DISCUSS WATER SERVICE FOR HIS NEW HOME. HIS HOME IS APPROXIMATELY 1500 FT FROM THE WATER MAIN. HE WILL BE ADDED TO THE COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.
______________________________ HEATHER FEEBACK, TOWN CLERK
August 26, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
______________________ JACK HICKS, MAYOR
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE BOSSIER CITY COUNCIL WILL BE IN REGULAR SESSION, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2020, AT 3:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 620 BENTON ROAD, BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA, TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES:
An Ordinance to conduct repairs to the Airline Drive and Murphy Street Gravity Main at a cost of $250,000 to come from the Sewer Capital and Contingency Fund.
An Ordinance amending Ordinance 82 of 2020 increasing the appropriated amount to $169,080.00 to match the final application using Sewer Capital Contingency Funds.
An Ordinance to declare certain movable equipment owned by City of Bossier City as surplus to the City's need and provide for donation to the City of Boyce Police Department in accordance with law.
An Ordinance to appropriate $200,000 to come from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund to be used for the Landscaping Project for the Centurylink Center. ______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk
August 26, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
LEGAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS BID # P20-24 East Texas, Industrial, Airline Sewer Rehabilitation
SEALED BIDS, electronic or paper, addressed to the Purchasing Agent of the City of Bossier City, will be received in the Purchasing Department located on the second floor of the Municipal Building, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, Louisiana, until 2:30 P.M., September 22, 2020 for the East Texas, Industrial, Airline Sewer Rehabilitation Project. This project generally consists, but is not limited to, point repairs, pipe bursting, CIP liner, manhole repairs and coating, re-establishing service laterals, roadway patching and related miscellaneous repairs (sidewalk, curbing, fencing, etc.) as needed.
The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 3:00 p.m. before the City Council in the Council Chambers during a regularly scheduled meeting.
In accordance with the Louisiana Public Bid Law, RS:38:2212 Act No. 590, 2008, Contractors shall be provided the option to submit bids for Public Work projects through either a secure electronic interactive system or by submitting a paper bid. Use www.bidsync.com to submit an electronic bid.
Specifications, Plans, and Contract Documents shall be obtained from the office of the Engineer, 10542 S. Glenstone Place, Baton Rouge, LA 70810 for $100.00, made out to Manchac Consulting Group, Inc. Any questions pertaining to this project should be emailed to Christopher LaCroix, P.E at clacroix@manchacgroup.com
A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled for 10:30 A.M., September 10, 2020, at the Municipal Public Works Complex located at 3223 Old Shed Road, Bossier City, LA 71111.
Bids shall be submitted on the official Bid Form furnished with the bid package and those submitted otherwise will not be considered or accepted. It shall be the Bidder’s responsibility to make inquiry as to any Addenda issued.
All Bidders will be required to submit the Attestation Form (Section 00420) and the NonCollusive and Non-Solicitation Affidavit (Section 00480) before the bid opening or within ten days after the bid opening. These documents can be mailed, faxed, or e-mailed but must not be submitted in same envelope with the bid.
Each proposal must be accompanied by a bid security, which may be a certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond, for an amount not less than 5% of the amount of the bid, made payable to the City of Bossier City, Louisiana. An acceptable performance/payment bond equal to 100% of the contract price will be required of the successful bidder.
The successful bidder will agree to commence the work under this contract on or before a date to be specified in the Notice to Proceed and substantially complete the project within One Hundred Eighty (180) calendar days and complete and ready for final acceptance within Two Hundred Twenty Five (225) calendar days after the date when the Contract Time commences to run. Bidders will pay liquidated damages, the sum of $1,500 for each consecutive calendar day thereafter.
On any bids submitted in the amount of $50,000 or more, the Contractor shall be licensed under Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:2150-2163 and show his license number on the bid and on the envelope in which it is submitted. Any Subcontractors being Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing (plumbers bidding Mechanical work) shall be licensed under Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:2156 for bids submitted in the amount of $10,000 or more.
The City of Bossier City reserves the right to reject any/all bids. LILLIANA GARCIA, PURCHASING AGENT CITY OF BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA
August 26, 2020 September 2 and 9, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BOSSIER CITY STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 18, 2020
The City Council of the City of Bossier City, State of Louisiana, met in Regular session in Council Chambers, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, Louisiana, August 18, 2020 at 3:00 PM Invocation was given by Council Member Scott Irwin
Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Jeff Free Roll Call as follows:
Present: Honorable, President David Montgomery, Jr., Honorable Councilors Timothy Larkin, Scott Irwin, Jeffery Darby (webex), Don Williams, Jeff Free and Thomas Harvey Also Present: Mayor, Lorenz Walker, City Attorney, Jimmy Hall and City Clerk, Phyllis McGraw
Ceremonial Matters/Recognition of guests-
Lynn Bryan– Updated the Council and Mayor the Keep Bossier Beautiful Program and projects they have had in the past and their plans moving forward. She also thanked Bossier City for their support.
Committee Reports –
Stacie Fernandez, City Finance Director, gave the Council and administration the monthly Financial Report noting that manning numbers were up by 1 and that collections to budget were at 108 percent while expenses were only at 92 percent.
Ben Rauschenbach, City Engineer, gave the Council and Administration his first update as the City Engineer. He went over the status of current City Projects along with upcoming subdivision developments.
Mr. Montgomery thanked the public for their support of Fire and Police during the recent Millage Renewal Election.
Unfinished Business –
The following Ordinance offered and adopted:
Ordinance No. 85 Of 2020
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING SIXTY SIX THOUSAND ($66,000.00) FROM THE WALTER O. BIGBY CARRIAGEWAY FUND TO HIRE PURTLE + ASSOCIATES, L. C. TO DESIGN LIGHTING FOR THE WALTER O. BIGBY CARRIAGEWAY ROAD PORTION AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR LORENZ WALKER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT ATTACHED HERETO.
WHEREAS, lighting needs to be designed for the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway road portion; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that sixty six thousand ($66,000.00) is hereby appropriated from the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway Fund to hire Purtle + Associates, L. C. to design lighting for the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway road portion.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that Mayor Lorenz Walker is authorized to execute the contract attached hereto with Purtle + Associates, L. C. to design lighting for the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway road portion.
The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Scott Irwin, and seconded by Mr. Don Williams, and adopted on the 18th day of August, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby (online), Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey
NAYS: none
ABSENT: none
ABSTAIN: none
______________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President ______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk
The following Ordinance offered and adopted:
Ordinance No. 86 Of 2020
ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO FUND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AROUND THE CLEAR WELLS AT THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT AT A COST OF $50,000.00 TO COME FROM THE WATER CAPITAL & CONTINGENCY FUND AND AUTHORIZES THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH AXIS CONSTRUCTION FOR COMPLETION OF WORK. WHEREAS, the City is recommending making improvements to drainage system at the Water Treatment Plant.
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WHEREAS, $50,000.00 will come from the Water Capital & Contingency
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the Bossier City Council does hereby approve an ordinance to appropriate $50,000.00 to come from the Water Capital & Contingency Fund to make improvements to the drainage system at the Water Treatment Plant.
The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Don Williams, and seconded by Mr. Scott Irwin, and adopted on the 18th day of August, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby (online), Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none
______________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President ______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk
The following Ordinance offered and adopted:
Ordinance No. 87 Of 2020
ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO FUND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ALLIGATOR BAYOU PUMP STATION AT A COST OF $90,000.00 TO COME FROM THE SEWER CAPITAL & CONTINGENCY FUND
WHEREAS, the City is recommending making improvements to the Alligator Bayou Pump Station. Fund
WHEREAS, $90,000.00 will come from the Sewer Capital & Contingency
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the Bossier City Council does hereby approve an ordinance to appropriate $90,000.00 to come from the Sewer Capital & Contingency Fund to make improvements to the Alligator Bayou Pump Station.
The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Timothy Larkin, and seconded by Mr. Don Williams, and adopted on the 18th day of August, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby (online), Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey
NAYS: none
ABSENT: none
ABSTAIN: none
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2020
ORDINANCE NO. 92 of 2020
______________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President ______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk
AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATING $436,782.00 AS THE REQUIRED MATCH FOR THE STATE OF LOUISIANA’S FACILTY AND PLANNING CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDING FOR THE HIGHWAY 71 STREET LIGHTING PROJECT PHASE II AND AUTHORIZES THE CITY TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH NEEL–SCHAFFER, INC TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES TO THE CITY FOR SAID PROJECT. (LOUISIANA CAPITAL OUTLAY PROJECT NO. 50-M29-15-01)
The following Ordinance offered and adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 88 OF 2020
AN ORDINANCE TO REAPPROPRIATE $40,000.00 FROM THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMPLEX GENERATOR PROJECT AND $15,000 FROM THE PUBLIC WORKS OPERATING FUND TO THE BOSSIER ANIMAL CONTROL BUILDING PROJECT WITH FUNDS FOR BOTH PROJECTS, LESS THE PUBLIC WORKS OPERATING FUND, BEING IN THE 2020 SALES TAX CAPITAL FUND.
WHEREAS; $485,000 from the 2020 Sales Tax Capital Fund was to be used for a new generator for the Public Service Complex;
WHEREAS; the low bid for the Public Service Generator was $225,500 leaving a surplus of funds;
WHEREAS; an existing generator at the Public Service Complex is adequate to provide emergency power for the Bossier Animal Control Building with cost to move and wire the generator to the Animal Control Building being $65,901;
WHEREAS; there is a surplus of $15,000 in the Public Works operating budget that can be used towards the Bossier Animal Control Building generator;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, in regular session convened that the Bossier City Council does hereby reappropriate $40,000.00 from the Public Service Complex generator project and $15,000 from the Public Works operating budget to the Bossier Animal Control Building project with funds for both projects, less the Public Works operating budget, being in the 2020 Sales Tax Capital Fund.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign any and all instruments in connection with the furtherance of this Ordinance.
The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Scott Irwin and seconded by Mr. Timothy Larkin, and adopted on the 18th day of August, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby (online), Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey
NAYS: none
WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City is desirous of enhancing the City of Bossier City with improved street lighting; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City has applied and has been awarded by the State of Louisiana Facility and Planning Capital Project Funds for the Hwy. 71 Street Lighting Project Phase II the amount of $675,000; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bossier does hereby appropriate the sum of $ 436,782.00 to use as the required match for the project from the Parkway Capital Projects Fund and design fee for the project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City is a grantee to the State of Louisiana Facility Planning and Control and as the grantee, project funds will be dispensed to the grantee, as requested from the State of Louisiana. The City of Bossier City is hereby request to further the design of this project with the authorization to enter into an agreement with Neel-Schaffer, Inc. to provide all updates to the designs and provide reproducible bid materials for the project. The design fee is $59,000.00.
______________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President ______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk
The following Ordinance offered and adopted:
Ordinance No. 89 Of 2020
ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO RESCIND ORDINANCE NO. 89 of 2019
WHEREAS the Utility Administration request that Ordinance No. 89 of 2019 be rescinded; and
The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Scott Irwin, and seconded by Mr. Timothy Larkin, and adopted on the 18th day of August, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby (online), Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none
______________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President ______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk
By: Mr. Williams Motion to introduce an Ordinance to conduct repairs to the Airline Drive and Murphy Street Gravity Main at a cost of $250,000 to come from the Sewer Capital and Contingency Fund. Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous
By: Mr. Williams Motion to introduce an Ordinance amending Ordinance 82 of 2020 increasing the appropriated amount to $169,080.00 to match the final application using Sewer NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Bossier City Council in Capital Contingency Funds. regular session convened does hereby authorize Mayor Lorenz J. Walker to enter into an Seconded by Mr. Larkin agreement with the State of Louisiana Facility and to enter in contract with Neel –Schaf- No comment fer, Inc. for the design and planning of the Hwy. 71 Lighting Project – Phase II. Vote in favor of motion is unanimous
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Mayor Lorenz J. Walker is hereby authorized to sign any and all documents in connection with furtherance of this Ordinance.
The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Scott Irwin, and seconded by Mr. Timothy Larkin, and adopted on the 18th day of August, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby (online), Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey
NAYS: none
ABSENT: none
ABSTAIN: none
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ABSENT: none
ABSTAIN: none
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Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the Bossier City Council does hereby declare that an emergency exists and appropriates $18,000.00 to come from the Sewer Capital Contingency fund for this declared emergency.
David Montgomery, Jr., President
New Business –
__________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk
The following Ordinance offered and adopted:
By: Mr. Free Motion to introduce an Ordinance to declare certain movable equipment owned by City of Bossier City as surplus to the City’s need and provide for donation to the City of Boyce Police Department in accordance with law. Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous
Agenda Item called: Introduce an Ordinance to appropriate $200,000 to come from the 2017 LCDA Bond to be used for the Landscaping Project for the Centurylink Center.
Mr. Montgomery asked if funds could come from Hotel/Motel Tax Fund since it was for Centurylink Center.
By: Mr. Williams Motion to amend Ordinance to change funding source to the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund. Seconded by Mr. Irwin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous
By: Mr. Williams Motion to introduce an Ordinance to appropriate $200,000 to come from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund to be used for the Landscaping Project for the Centurylink Center. AN ORDINANCE TO DECLARE THAT AN EMERGENCY DID EXIST Seconded by Mr. Irwin IN THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY WHICH AFFECTED, PROPERTY, PUBLIC HEALTH No comment AND SAFETY DUE TO THE REQUIREMENT TO REPAIR AND REPLACE 36 INCH Vote in favor of motion is unanimous WATER MAIN LOCATED AT THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT NUMBER THREE AT A COST OF $110,000.00 TO COME FROM THE WATER CAPITAL CONTINGENCY Agenda Item called: Introduce an Ordinance requiring a face covering over FUND; the nose and mouth when inside the Bossier City Council Chamber. Ordinance No. 93 Of 2020
Agenda Item fails due to lack of a motion. WHEREAS, an emergency to temporarily repair and then replace 36 inch The following Resolution offered and adopted: water main at Water Treatment Plant #3 and; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, RESOLUTION NO. 66 OF 2020 Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the Bossier City Council does hereby rescind A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROMOTION TO REPLACE ONE EMERGENCY WHEREAS, the Utility Department hereby request $110,000.00 to be approOrdinance No. 89 of 2019. MEDICAL SERVICES SUPERVISOR DUE TO VACANCY FROM RETIREMENT: priated from the Water Capital Contingency Fund.
The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal sesNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, sion convened, was on motion of Mr. Timothy Larkin, seconded by Mr. Don Williams, and Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the Bossier City Council does hereby declare adopted on the 18th day of August, 2020, by the following vote: that an emergency exists and appropriates $110,000.00 to come from the Water Capital Contingency fund for this declared emergency. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby (online), Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session NAYS: none convened, was on motion of Mr. Don Williams, and seconded by Mr. Timothy Larkin, and adopted on the 18th day of August, 2020, by the following vote: ABSENT: none
ABSTAIN: none
______________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President
______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk
The following Ordinance offered and adopted:
Ordinance No. 90 Of 2020
AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby (online), Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey
NAYS: none
ABSENT: none
ABSTAIN: none
______________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President ______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk
ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE The following Ordinance offered and adopted: CONSTRUCTION COST FOR THE SEWER SUB-BASIN BC-20 REHABILITATION PROJECT FOR A TOTAL OF $490,902.95 TO COME FROM THE SEWER CAPITAL Ordinance No. 94 Of 2020 CONTINGENCY FUND
The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Don Williams, seconded by Mr. Timothy Larkin, and adopted on the 18th day of August, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby (online), Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ______________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President ______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: Ordinance No. 91 Of 2020 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO RESCIND ORDINANCE NO. 82 of 2015
scinded; and
WHEREAS the Administration request that Ordinance No. 82 of 2015 be re-
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the Bossier City Council does hereby rescind Ordinance No. 82 of 2015.
The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Timothy Larkin, seconded by Mr. Don Williams, and adopted on the 18th day of August, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby (online), Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ______________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President ______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted:
AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby (online), Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ______________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President ______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk
The following Resolution offered and adopted:
RESOLUTION 67 Of 2020
A RESOLUTION TO FILL A LABORER I POSITION IN THE SOLID WASTE DIVISION
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2 of 2010 implemented a hiring freeze requiring Bossier City Council approval for the hiring of any personnel and Ordinance No. 21 of 2018 implemented a requirement assuring that the City department budgets not be exceeded by the hiring of any personnel and other action prohibiting the hiring of any employee receiving pay without council approval; and WHEREAS, a Laborer I position in the Solid Waste Division is vacant due to a transfer; and WHEREAS, the administration and the department assures that all current WHEREAS, an emergency to repair sewer main located at 3625 East Texas budgets have been verified and that no authorized salary has been exceeded; and Street and; NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained the administration is hereby authorized to refill these vacancies, make this promotion and backfill any vacancy created by proWHEREAS, the Utility Department hereby request $26,957.00 to be appro- motion. The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal sespriated from the Sewer Capital Contingency Fund. sion convened, was on motion of Mr. Timothy Larkin, and seconded by Mr. Don Williams, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, and adopted on the 18th day of August, 2020, by the following vote: Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the Bossier City Council does hereby declare that an emergency exists and appropriates $26,957.00 to come from the Sewer Capital AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby (online), Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey Contingency fund for this declared emergency. NAYS: none ABSENT: none The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session ABSTAIN: none convened, was on motion of Mr. Thomas Harvey, and seconded by Mr. Timothy Larkin, and adopted on the 18th day of August, 2020, by the following vote: ______________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby (online), Mr. Williams, Mr. ______________________________ Free and Mr. Harvey Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk NAYS: none ABSENT: none The following Resolution offered and adopted: ABSTAIN: none RESOLUTION 68 Of 2020 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF AN ACCOUNTS CLERK III FOR THE ______________________________ SALES TAX DEPARTMENT David Montgomery, Jr., President ______________________________ WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 21 of 2018 implemented a requirement assurPhyllis McGraw, City Clerk ing that the City department budgets not be exceeded by any hiring of any personnel; and The following Ordinance offered and adopted: WHEREAS, the position of an ACCOUNTS CLERK III is vacant due to termination; and Ordinance No. 95 Of 2020 WHEREAS, the administration and the department assures that all current budgets have been verified and that no authorized salary has been exceeded; and AN ORDINANCE TO DECLARE THAT AN EMERGENCY DID EXIST NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier IN THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY WHICH AFFECTED, PROPERTY, PUBLIC HEALTH City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the administration is authorized to proAND SAFETY DUE TO THE REQUIREMENT TO REPAIR SEWER MAIN LOCATED AT ceed with hiring procedures for the fulfillment of this position. 1203 VIOLET AVENUE AT A COST OF $18,000.00 TO COME FROM SEWER CAPITAL The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal sesCONTINGENCY FUND; AND AUTHORIZES THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT sion convened, was on motion of Mr. Scott Irwin, and seconded by Mr. Timothy Larkin, and WITH YOR-WIC CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. FOR COMPLETION OF WORK. adopted on the 18th day of August, 2020, by the following vote:
AN ORDINANCE TO DECLARE THAT AN EMERGENCY DID EXIST WHEREAS the final construction and engineering costs for the Sewer SubIN THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY WHICH AFFECTED, PROPERTY, PUBLIC HEALTH Basin BC-20 Rehabilitation Project is $490,902.95; and AND SAFETY DUE TO THE REQUIREMENT TO REPAIR SEWER MAIN LOCATED AT 3625 EAST TEXAS STREET AT A COST OF $26,957.00 TO COME FROM SEWER CAPWHEREAS, the Utility Administration request that the amount of $490,902.95 ITAL CONTINGENCY FUND; AND AUTHORIZES THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A CONbe appropriated from the Sewer Capital Contingency Funds; and TRACT WITH LAWLER CONSTRUCTION FOR COMPLETION OF WORK.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the Bossier City Council does hereby appropriate $490,902.95 from the Sewer Capital Contingency Funds for the final construction and engineering costs for the Sewer Sub-Basin BC-20 Rehabilitation Project.
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2 of 2010 implemented a hiring freeze requiring Bossier City Council approval for the hiring of any personnel; WHEREAS, one vacancy will exist for Emergency Medical Services Supervisor due to Retirement and filling this position will allow operations to continue; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that the administration is authorized to replace one Emergency Medical Services Supervisor; The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Jeff Free, and second by Mr. Thomas Harvey, and adopted on the 18th day of August, 2020, by the following vote:
WHEREAS, an emergency to repair sewer main located at 1203 Violet Av- AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby (online), Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none WHEREAS, the Utility Department hereby request $18,000.00 to be appro- ABSTAIN: none priated from the Sewer Capital Contingency Fund. ______________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, enue and;
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The following Resolution offered and adopted:
RESOLUTION 69 OF 2020
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING A FOREMAN FOR THE PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT.
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 21 of 2018 implemented a requirement assuring that the City department budgets not be exceeded by any hiring of any personnel; and WHEREAS, the position of Foreman is vacant due to resignation; and
WHEREAS, the administration and the department assures that all current budgets have been verified and that no authorized salary has been exceeded; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the administration is authorized to proceed with hiring procedures for the fulfillment of this position. The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Don Williams and seconded by Mr. Timothy Larkin, and adopted on the 18th day of August, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby (online), Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
NOTICE is hereby given that the Benton – Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, September 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., at the Bossier Parish Police Jury Chambers located at 204 Burt Boulevard Benton, LA for the purpose of considering the following applications:
The application of Black Cypress Benton, LLC, requesting an Amended Plat for Fairburn Subdivision Unit No. 5 being 6.054 acres more or less located in Section 17, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA. (northwest corner of Kingston and Fairburn)
The application of Eric S. and Jenny M. Clarke requesting an Amended Plat for Clarke Subdivision being 10 acres more or less located at Section 11, Township 20 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA.
The application of the Benton-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission to consider creating regulations for Mobile Food Vending (food trucks) within the jurisdiction of the Town of Benton.
The application of the Benton-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission to consider regulations for Abutting Lots.
The application of Jason Lillo requesting Planning Approval for a 255’ Self Support Tower with Cellular Equipment Shelter, Generator, located in Section 16, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA.
SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION
REGISTRATION: DOC# 520668
I, Jesse Benton Dick, have been convicted of Molestation of Juvenile. My address is 726 Hickory Drive, Plain Dealing, LA 71064.
Race: Sex: Age: Height: Weight: Hair Color: Eye Color:
Alias: Scar: Mark: Prosthesis: Piercing: Tattoo:
The following Resolution offered and adopted:
RESOLUTION 70 Of 2020
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF AN APPLICATIONS ANALYST FOR THE INFORMATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 21 of 2018 implemented a requirement assuring that the City department budgets not be exceeded by any hiring of any personnel; and nation; and
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The application of Raven Thibodeaux requesting a Minor Plat for a tract of land being 1 acre more or less located in Section 21, Township 20 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA.
NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ______________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President ______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk
WHEREAS, the position of an Applications Analyst is vacant due to a termi-
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage unit contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart 6305 to satisfy a lien on SEPTEMBER 9TH, 2020 at approx. 1:00PM at CubeSmart, 4901 E Texas St. Bossier City, LA 71111: -ONLINE AUCTION-Unit #59, Lamario Elkins; Unit #118, Nundi Chisolm; Unit #226, Robert Lee; Unit #240, Kent Bazer.
Martha Reyenga, Chairman
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Benton - Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission WHEREAS, the administration and the department assures that all current budgets have been verified and that no authorized salary has been exceeded; and August 26, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the administration is authorized to proceed RED CHUTE CHURCH OF CHRIST with hiring procedures for the fulfillment of this position. 880 HWY 80 EAST HAUGHTON, LA. 71037 The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Scott Irwin, and seconded by Mr. Don Williams, and adopted on the 18th day of August, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby (online), Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ______________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President ______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk
By: Mr. Williams Motion to approve Report of Change Order No. 2 for the Parks and Sports Fields Lighting Improvements with an increase of 280 calendar days. Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous.
There being no further business to come before this Council, the meeting adjourned at 3:55 PM by Mr. Montgomery, Jr.
Respectfully submitted:
Phyllis McGraw City Clerk
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LEGAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS BID # S06-20
Notice is hereby given that the Public Works Department of the City of Bossier City, will receive sealed bids until 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 10, 2020 for One (1) Used 10.5 Yard Mixer Truck. Bids will then be publicly opened and read aloud in the Purchasing Office. In accordance with the Louisiana Administrative Code Title 4, Part XV., Chapter 7: Vendors shall be provided the option to submit bids for Purchase of Materials and Supplies through either a secure electronic interactive system or by submitting a paper bid. Use www.bidsync.com to submit an electronic bid. Specifications and Contract Documents may be obtained from the office of the City of Bossier City, Purchasing Department, Municipal Complex, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, Louisiana at no charge. Bids must be submitted on the official bid form furnished with the specifications and those submitted otherwise will not be considered. The City of Bossier City reserves the right to reject any/all bids.
Stacie Fernandez Director of Finance City of Bossier City, Louisiana
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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 16, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider approval of the plat of the proposed development of Wemple Estates Subdivision, Unit No. 2, being a resub of Lots 3 and 4, Wemple Estates Subdivision, Unit No. 1, located in Section 34, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA. (THIS MATTER IS BEING SCHEDULED AS A 28-DAY PUBLIC HEARING) 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 16, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider approval of the plat of the proposed development of Fairburn Subdivision, Unit No. 4A, a resubdivision of Lots 1 and 2, Fairburn Subdivision, Unit No. 4, located in Section 17, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA. (THIS MATTER IS BEING SCHEDULED AS A 28DAY PUBLIC HEARING) Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury August 26, 2020 September 2 and 9, 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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______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk
SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION
Registration # SEX0193
I, Fredrick Eugene Carter, have been convicted of Sexual Battery. My address is 315 Thompson Street, Bossier City, LA 71111.
Race: Afr Amer Sex: Male Age: 41 Height: 5’ 09” Weight: 215 Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown
Alias: Sam Scars: None Marks: None Prosthesis: None Piercing: None Tattoo: R_forearm: SAM L_forearm: Uncle Sam, U.S.
If you have any comments or wish to communicate with the Bossier Sheriff’s Dept., PO Box 850, Benton, LA 71006, 318-965-2203
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65th Wedding Anniversary
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Gordon and Mary Blackman met their sophomore year at North Texas in Denton, Texas. They became engaged in their senior year. Gordon went into the USAF as a 2nd Lieutenant right after college. Gordon and Mary married on August 20, 1955 in the Highland Park Presbyterian Church in Dallas. The next day they left for Tucson, Arizona for Gordon's pilot training. After 22 years in the USAF, Gordon retired and we decided to stay in Bossier City which has been our home for over 50 years. We have enjoyed our time in Bossier and made a good decision to stay here.