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Photos by Stacey Tinsley Cypress Black Bayou held its inaugural First Responders Appreciation Day last Thursday.
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Bossier Parish/City first responders – law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel gathered Thursday at Cypress Black Bayou for the inaugural First Responders Appreciation Day. First responders enjoyed a full complimentary lunch which consisted of fried fish, pulled pork sandwiches, hushpuppies, fries, coleslaw and cookies. “We live and work here © 2020 Bossier Newspaper Publishing Co., Inc.
and we know how good things are here in Bossier Parish. The crime rate is low, and folks work hard. These citizens took it upon themselves to hold this event. Nobody asked them to do this. They decided they wanted to have a day to show appreciation to law enforcement. To have door prizes, free food, a beautiful day on Cypress Lake. It doesn’t get any better than this. I’m proud to live and work in Bossier. And I’m proud of the folks here today who put this on,” said Bossier Sheriff Julian Whittington. First responders also enjoyed a chance to win door prizes. The executive director of Cypress Black Bayou and one of the event’s sponsors Robert Berry says this first-time event is a way to show support for
The Bossier Press-Tribune asked each candidate the same three questions concerning the upcoming general election on Nov. 3. All candidates were contacted via the information from the Louisiana Secretary of State and given a deadline for response. Those responses appeared in this week’s and last week’s editions of the Bossier Press-Tribune and are available online at bossierpress.com.
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the first responders in our community and he hopes it inspires other communities to hold events such as this one for their community first responders. “We need to try to set an example and hopefully the other communities can learn from this and try to get behind their first responders and show their appreciation. At the end
of the day when you make that phone call to 911, those people are coming regardless. They’re coming to help you. We’re thankful we were able to do this today.” said Berry. Sponsors for the event included Robert Berry, Vicky Whitman, Silver Star Smokehouse, Tubbs Hardware, Coburn’s Supply, and Zaxby’s.
What your priorities will be for our area if elected? ■ Infrastructure needs and upgrades to accommodate growth, streets, sewer water, drainage ■Economic Development on our recently annexed areas and development of the existing HORTON industrial park ■ Improve property standards controls. ■ Continue the improvement of our sports complex and city park ■ Maintaining the charm of our town Why are you running for Mayor Town of Benton I want to continue the work and progress that the city council and I have
achieved during the last 4 years Why should someone vote for you? Because of the passion and dedication I have for the Town of Benton and its citizens. I work very hard to address constituents concerns and needs and am very accessible. My love for this town is what drives me and if I can make a difference and improve the quality of life for our citizens then I am happy. Kenneth “Ken” Shiflett Did not submit answers prior to deadline.
Mayor Town of Plain Dealing Cindy Anderson Dodson What your priorities will be for our area if elected? The town is faced with serious sewer issues right now that we are working diligently to address. Aging infrastructure DODSON is our most critical problem and the work must continue. Why are you running for mayor of Plain Dealing? I want the opportunity to finish what we’ve started. There are so many things that would be left undone and I hope to get the chance to see these projects comSee, CANDIDATES, Page 3
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Photo by Stacey Tinsley Halloween Carnival festivities took place on Sunday, October 25th at Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Bossier from 12:30 P.M. - 3 P.M. Kids enjoyed Trunk-OrTreating, a Cookie “Cake” Walk and a chance to take a picture with the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile.
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Deacon Mike Straub said, “I feel excited that so many people turned out today. And I think this is the time for communities to start getting out and start experiencing things. We are being very careful with the issues with social distancing and everything else. We made some changes this year but we made it work. People have been very supportive.”
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England discusses port at North Bossier meeting
STACEY TINSLEY Bossier Press-Tribune The North Bossier Lunch Group met for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the area Wednesday Oct. 21. Guest speaker at the meeting was Eric England, Executive Director of Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission. England briefly discussed the history of the port and what the port brings to our area regarding jobs and income. The 3,200-acre Port of Caddo-Bossier is an industrial park and inland multi-modal transportation and distribution center located at the head of navigation on the Red River Waterway in Northwest Louisiana, about four miles south of the city limits of the City of Shreveport. The unique location advantages allow the port to provide businesses here a link to domestic and international markets via the Mississippi River, the nation’s largest river system, and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. “What we’re doing today at the port was laid out 20 years ago. Our definition of economic development is creating wealth and prosperity for the community using your resources. Along the way of being a barge,
rail, truck facility. We also build massive pieces of infrastructures,” England said. “We have multiple, multiple construction projects going on just to support our customers. On any given year we will run the port with a 6 million dollar operating budget. But our capital budget for projects exceeds 30-40 Million dollars on an annual basis,” he added. Since the 1830s when Captain Henry Shreve cleared the log jam called “The Great Raft,” Shreveport has served as a major shipping point, moving bales of cotton, tobacco and furs. Today, The Port of Caddo-Bossier is still a major point of river transportation, housing more than 20 corporations who all know how well The Port works for them. The Port of Caddo-Bossier welcomed its first load of cargo in 1995 and has received more than 9 million tons of barge freight since that time. In addition, our rail business at the Port has handled over 8 million tons of rail freight. The North Bossier Lunch Group meeting’s goal is to bring together men and women in the north Bossier community that want to stay informed and want to make a difference in it.
Their vision for the luncheon will help North Bossier business owners, stakeholders, community leaders, and community partners network with
each other and discuss the growth, development, and business future of North Bossier and Bossier City.
At last week’s Bossier Parish Police Jury meeting, the Jury voted to dismiss Carolyn Logan, a member of the Bossier Parish Library Board of Control, due to her not residing in Bossier Parish. On October 7, 2020, an email was sent to Heather McEntee, Director of Bossier Parish Libraries, requesting verification of Logan’s residence. On October 8, 2020, McEntee emailed back stating that Logan’s residence is located in Doyline. On October 12, 2020, Logan contacted the police jury office stating that McEntee directed her to contact the police jury office to provide information pertaining to her residence. Logan stated that she lives in Doyline. She also further stated that she is a taxpayer in Webster Parish and also owns property in Bossier Parish in which she pays taxes. “Going back and looking at the records, we have come to the conclusion that in order for someone to serve on the library board you have to be a resident of Bossier Par-
ish. You have to live in Bossier Parish, not own property in Bossier Parish. You can own property in Bossier Parish but you have to have a residence and address here. Pay an electric bill, water bill, [or] sewer bill in Bossier Parish to be considered a resident of Bossier Parish,” said District 1 Police Juror Bob Brotherton. After voting to dismiss Logan from her position on the Bossier Parish Library Board, the jury nominated District 9 Bossier Parish Police Juror Charles Gray to fill the position. The Jury also approved: ■ Scheduling a public hearing on December 2, 2020, to consider the adoption of the 2021 Bossier Parish Police Jury Budget. ■ Adoption of a joint proclamation with the Caddo Parish Commission, the City of Shreveport, and the City of Bossier City proclaiming the week of November 5-11, 2020, as Veteran’s Celebration Week. ■ Approval of proposal of Civil Design Group, LLC, for additional services for the Arthur Ray Teague Parkway Pedestrian Walkway.
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Why should someone vote for you? I am the most experienced candidate running for this position and I will continue to work hard to improve our town. Tammy Murray Did not submit answers prior to deadline.
U. S. Representative 4th Congressional District “Mike” Johnson What your priorities will be for our area if elected? My objective is to continue my work supporting our military and veterans, preserving our constitution and fundamental freedoms, and fighting for life, religious liberty and the traditional American values we hold dear. Because the coronavirus and natural disasters this year have had such a devastating affect upon Louisiana, one of my highest priorities will be to JOHNSON advance policies that will ensure our fastest route to economic recovery and growth. We had record economic numbers and job growth prior to the pandemic, and we can achieve that again if we double down on those same aggressive policies. Why are you running for U. S. Representative 4th Congressional District? Over these last two terms in Congress, I’ve fought tooth and nail to bring results back to the 4th District; results that decreased taxes and burdensome regulations, increased pay for American workers and our service members, brought pro-life and religious freedom victories, brought home infrastructure funding, and supported our local farmers. We have accomplished a lot together, but I know that my work is not yet finished. I will continue to be a tireless fighter for Louisianians if honored to serve them another two years. Why should someone vote for you? It is no exaggeration to say that this is the most important election of our lifetime. The very future of our republic will be determined over the next two years. America is at a crossroads, and this is not a game. We must send representatives to Con-
gress who are grounded in timeless principle, highly experienced in defending our constitution and values, and fiercely devoted to delivering results for the people. I have always believed that record matters infinitely more than rhetoric. I trust that the voters of Louisiana’s 4th District know my heart and can make their decision based upon my well-documented record. My family and I are truly grateful for the encouragement and support of the extraordinary people we represent. Ben Gibson What your priorities will be for our area if elected? I pledge myself to the defense of all of your constitutional rights. Today we are beset with those who think you can choose which of your rights you are entitled to and which they can infringe. I believe GIBSON that ALL of your rights are equally important. Free speech, Privacy, Religious Freedom, and your right to keep and bear arms are all sacred to me. Why are you running for U. S. Representative 4th Congressional District? Your Congressman needs to be a representative for our district first and foremost, not a cog in the Washington political machine. As your Congressman, I will work to improve bringing you better job opportunities, improve education at all levels, and endeavor to improve your quality of life. Our Government was designed to serve the people, but it doesn’t feel that way today. Do you think that members of Congress are your servants? Neither do I. We need a limited government that doesn’t exist to serve itself or a political party. I will work to reduce the federal government, increase transparency, and pass term limits for our Congress and Senate. Why should someone vote for you? I wholeheartedly agree with President Trump’s America First policy. We need a strong modern military dedicated to identifying future threats and being prepared to deal with them. Cyber threats, Industrial Espionage, and Biological warfare are as great of a threat as terrorism have been in the last two decades. Kenny Houston Did not submit answers prior to deadline. Ryan Trundle What your priorities will be for our area if elected?
For the past three years I have travelled our district, this year virtually of course, asking people from all walks of life this same question. After all they should never be my priorities, they should be all of ours. The answers were overwhelmingly the same. Our most immediate issue is raising peoples wages. 80% of us are living paycheck to paycheck. 40% are in poverty. It is 100% a political decision and not our fault. The average age of a minimum wage worker is 36 and most have more than one job. Working class wages have been stagnant for decades while executive pay doubles every few years. Rent, food, utilities and everything else keep getting more expensive. Whatever salary or hourly wage you make is tied directly to the minimum wage. Fortunately there is a well researched solution. Since 1938 when minimum wage was first introduced TRUNDLE economists have studied its effects. What happens every time minimum wages are increased everyones wages rise accordingly. When people have more money they spend more greatly increasing revenue for businesses and increasing tax revenue for the city and state. The cost of goods does rise on average less than one percent but it is far less than the increased wages. To put it in perspective if the minimum wage increased with inflation and production it would be $22 an hour, three times what it is now. Your wage would be three times what it is now. All wealth comes from workers labor, you deserve your fair share. We should also keep in mind that 40% of active duty military families qualify for food assistance while more than 7 million seniors and 2 million veterans are living in poverty. We must raise their wages immediately as well. By the way our congressman, knows this but has not just voted against every bill that would help, but has
actually voted to drastically reduce funding for social security and assistance programs. Last year, more than 500,000 families declared bankruptcy due primarily to medical bills, many had health insurance. Millions more will be paying off medical bills for decades to come, if ever. This does not happen in any other modern country where they have much better healthcare for a fraction of the price of ours. The difference is they don’t pay for executive jets and billion dollar executive salaries or to make up for the millions of unpaid medical bills that get passed on to us. Personally I think it is more than immoral to profit off others misfortune. I also just want what every other modern country has, better health care with no deductibles, out of pocket or co-pays for less than half of what we pay now. For these reasons I will fight for universal health care like Medicare for All. It would also save large businesses billions of dollars a year while helping small businesses who could not afford to pay benefits compete. If you are anything like me you don’t mind sacrificing to make a better life for your children. We will eat peanut butter sandwiches for lunch every day and not buy ourselves new clothes for a year to afford things that will make a better life for our kids. One thing many people can never save enough for is college and most young adults don’t want to begin their adult life with $100,000 in debt. College has become a privilege of the wealthy. I believe every child should have an equal chance to achieve their full potential so I will fight for bringing back tuition free colleges, trade schools and pre-k. Lastly congress has a 13% approval rating I think because they leave 87% of us behind. Elitist millionaire lawyers only write laws that help other millionaires who fill their wallets. Money is the root of all evil and politicians have lots of money. For everyone to have an equal voice in DC we must eliminate big money from pol-
itics. No more anonymous funding, no more corporate donations and putting a limit on donations a campaign can collect. I personally am not taking any donations from PACs, Super PACs or corporations and everyone in my campaign including myself is a volunteer. Some candidates pay themselves millions, That should stop as well. All of these policies are the basis for achieving racial, environmental, gender and economic justice giving an equal playing field for all. We may not always win the game but at least we should be allowed to play. Why are you running for U. S. Representative 4th Congressional District? I have been fighting for people and the environment my whole life as an activist, community organizer and volunteer, most of the time against greedy politicians and the unethical corporations that control them. I am sick and tired of seeing the American people being taken advantage of while our elected officials do nothing or worse. I am running in a race dominated by a corrupt political system and the special interests of the wealthy so I won’t be accepting money or support from super PACs or corporations. I am running to create a government that works for all of us, not just
the wealthy, with fair common sense policies. Why should someone vote for you? Poverty, outrageously expensive health care, racial injustice, gun violence, crime and many other things are the result of unethical politics. For every problem we have in our society there is at least one country that has it solved. We know exactly what to do. We haven’t fixed these issues because the majority of politicians IN BOTH PARTIES care more about the millionaires and huge corporations that fill their wallets than the people they represent. When you elect millionaire lawyers and rich business owners they only support policies that help other rich people. I am a regular working family man just like most of you who knows what it will take to help people like us who aren’t millionaires get caught up and on the right track. We don’t want handouts we just want a fair shake. For example we should not be paying more in taxes than the ultra wealthy and our taxes should not be used to subsidize executives million dollar bonuses. For everyone anywhere please stop voting for power hungry rich people who don’t care about you. Vote for regular working class people like me who have walked their whole life in your shoes.
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Don’t suck at follow through While traveling with a colleague recently, we began discussing the strengths and weaknesses of team members. Each member brings a unique strength to the team, but also has weaknesses that sometimes frustrate the other members. When it got to my name, this colleague didn’t pull any punches. “Dave, you are a great idea man, but you sometimes suck at follow-through.” “Yeah. I know.” That statement was not a shock at all. I have been a “project” kind of guy my entire career. I tend to get excited about an idea or inspiration I have had, only to see it DAVID slip away over time. SPECHT Knowing this, I have attempted many different methods to combat the tendency. From yellow pads full of to-do lists, to project management apps — I have just about done them all. Those around me often find it humorous each time I attempt to get a handle on my latest project. “Another grand plan by Dave keep himself on track.” This cycle has made me realize two things. 1. I am still a work in progress. 2. Just because you know what to do, doesn’t mean you always do it. Another colleague reminds me on a regular basis that “knowledge” isn’t power. Applied knowledge is. I am thankful for those around me who put up with my lack of follow-through, but I appreciate those who hold me accountable even more. While I am a work in progress, I need to make progress in this area. The good news is that life is a marathon. I still have time to get this right — and so do you. David Specht is editor of the Bossier Press-Tribune. LETTER
We wish we could vote for Mark Crouch for Chief of Police Dear Editor: To my friends; We proudly call Benton, La. our home town, although we don’t live in the city limits, it’s still our home town, also home to all Tiger Sports. We can’t vote on elective candidates in the city limits, which brings me to my point. I am a firm supporter of our local police. We are in some very troubling times that involve our police force 24/7 protecting and serving the citizens of Benton. To me, leadership in the police department has never been more important than it is in these times. On Nov. 3rd, Benton citizens go to the polls to elect a new police chief to replace the retiring chief. We have a very good and qualified friend seeking the position, for whom we wish we could vote for. Mark Crouch is a 30 year resident of Benton with 33 years of law enforcement experience. I’ve always found Mark to be a hard working, honest, and a man of his word that would lead by example. I believe he will be the most qualified person in the race to be your next Benton Chief of Police on Nov. 3rd . Please consider Mark Crouch for Chief of Police on Nov. 3rd . Brenda and I wish we could vote for Mark. We would be proud to do so. Buddy and Brenda Keeth Benton
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Sen. Robert Mills: Vote Yes on Amendment 2
Early voting has begun and by the end of November 3rd we will have made many choices, among them is whether to vote YES for Constitutional Amendment No. 2 (CA2). This amendment asks “Do you support an amendment to permit the presence or p r o d u c t i o n ROBERT of oil or gas MILLS to be included in the methodology used to determine the fair market value of an oil or gas well for the purpose of property assessment?” This amendment affects only oil and gas wells, it does
not affect the assessment of the land upon which the well is located. The operator of an oil and gas well pays property taxes on that well and the owner of land pays property taxes on their land. Passage of CA2 allows oil and gas wells to be assessed using any of the three valuation methods just as other property is assessed in Louisiana which is only fair and equitable. CA2 is not a tax and it does not add anyone onto the tax rolls, it does not affect any other type of property. Hopefully, an oil and gas well is an income-producing property. In Louisiana, it is the only kind of income-producing property that can’t use the income approach for tax valuation. That has
CA NO 2
Amends Determination of Fair Market Value of Oil or Gas Well This measure would amend section 4(B) of Article VII of the Louisiana Constitution. This amendment would allow for the presence or production of oil and gas to be taken into account when assessing the fair market value of an oil or gas well for ad valorem property tax purposes. A YES vote for this amendment would support the fair market value (for property tax purposes) of oil and gas wells taking into account the presence or production of oil. A NO vote would be in opposition, essentially saying one does not agree that the presence of oil and gas should not be taken into account.
led to assessments that have been wildly out of proportion with the well’s actual value. The Council for a Better Louisiana, good government groups, The Louisiana Tax Assessors Association AND
the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association urge you to VOTE YES on CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NUMBER 2. State Senator Robert Mills, District 36
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Alexander: Censorship by Facebook and Twitter is stunning Only days before the election, these tech giants block access to damaging news about the candidate they support The censorship we have witnessed this week is a perfect example of why millions of Americans trust neither the national media nor social media. This is the behavior of totalitarian regimes and dictatorships. Not America. The New York Post, one of the oldest and largest newspapers in the world, broke a story regarding the discovery of credible evidence in the form of emails revealing that Hunter Biden, the son of presidential candidate, Joe Biden, clearly leveraged his dad’s then-position as Vice President by gaining favors from his dad that benefited the Ukrainian energy company, Burisma. One 2015 email indicates that Vadym Pozharskyi, a Burma adviser, thanked Hunter Biden for “giving an opportunity” to meet former VP Joe Biden. This new, independent revelation regarding influence-peddling by Hunter Biden is obviously newsworthy given that the former VP has repeatedly said he had “never spoken to my son about his overseas business dealings.” The new emails strongly suggest that former VP Biden was not only aware of his son’s business dealings but actually participated in meetings to benefit him. Regardless, Facebook immediately stated that it “was
reducing [the New York Post article’s] distribution on our platform.” What this really means is Facebook would tweak and alter its algorithms to limit the ability of users to view, discuss or share the article. Twitter’s effort to suppress the Post article went well beyond Facebook’s. Twitter entirely banned all users’ ability to share the article on both its public timeline and private Direct Message function. Twitter first responded ROYAL to attempts ALEXANDER to link to the article with the “error” response. It later changed its response by telling users who tried to post and circulate the article that it judged its contents to be “potentially harmful.” Twitter then continued its censorship efforts by locking the account of the New York Post itself! The next day, the Post published a similar article highlighting likely influence-peddling by Hunter Biden with, this time, a Chinese energy company for which he was apparently to be paid $10 million a year for “introductions alone.” Twitter banned that article as well. (Imagine the screaming we’d see if even a whiff of this kind of corruption could be attributed to Don, Jr., or Eric Trump regarding Pres Trump. On behalf of Joe Biden, though,
“It’s simply insufficient to say that no duty of fairness and evenhandedness is owed by Facebook and Twitter because the First Amendment only applies to government, not private, actors. Government censorship of speech is not the only kind. Private sector suppression of speech is equally threatening, chilling and damaging. ” there is media blackout). It’s simply insufficient to say that no duty of fairness and evenhandedness is owed by Facebook and Twitter because the First Amendment only applies to government, not private, actors. Government censorship of speech is not the only kind. Private sector suppression of speech is equally threatening, chilling and damaging. Democracy can only function with a free exchange of information. Facebook and Twitter may not be government actors, but they are quasi-public entities, and they are behemoths. They are essentially monopolies and possess enormous leverage as a result. They owe a duty of fairness for many reasons, not least because Twitter and Facebook directly benefit from a valuable legal advantage contained in Section 230 of the Communications
Decency Act. This law protects them from any legal liability for content published on their sites, much of which may be defamatory. These two giants should not be allowed to receive valuable federal benefits on the one hand then also take the position that “we are private companies so we can suppress speech whenever we like.” These two companies are no longer, if they ever were, neutral arbiters simply operating information exchange platforms. They have become the equivalent of media companies who regularly make editorial decisions in the composition of their news feeds and in so doing, reflect a distinctly Leftist bent. They remain legally unaccountable for damage done by the content on their platform and they have broad discretion to censor 3rd party speech. This is too much. I am hopeful changes to Section 230 will be made to limit the legal protections of social media companies. Given the special status they enjoy, Twitter and Facebook have an obligation to act in the public interest and they are not doing so. I would support the DOJ either breaking them up on grounds of antitrust and monopoly or Congress removing their Section 230 advantage and regulating them as public utilities. Royal Alexander is a Shreveport attorney.
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COVID-19 forces changes Regular season hits home stretch in Week 5 schedule
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No one said this was going to be a normal high school football season. And it has definitely not been. COVID-19 is forcing coaches and teams to make quick adjustments to their schedules and game preparations. Unfortunately, the Airline Vikings took the hardest hit last week. Airline was forced to cancel last Friday’s game against Haughton and this Friday’s against Parkway. Athletic Director Ronnie Coker said he wasn’t at liberty to disclose the specific reason for the cancellations. But the only reason games have been canceled this season is because of COVID-19, although there were some postponements around the state for weather-related reasons Sports Editor last week. Airline is off to a 2-1 start. The Vikings are 20 in District 15A. Byrd and Captain Russell Shreve are the Hedges only other district teams without a loss. There was some positive news. After having to cancel two games because of COVID-19, Bossier returned to the field. The Bearkats lost to North Webster 38-20 on homecoming night at Memorial Stadium. The Haughton-Airline game was canceled on Wednesday, but the Bucs were able to find an opponent, Ouachita Parish, which also had a game canceled. Haughton won 14-7. Haughton head coach Jason Brotherton also had to find an opponent for this Friday after Southwood canceled. The Bucs (3-1) are hosting District 1-1A’s Arcadia (1-3) for their homecoming.
Friday’s games
Byrd at Benton Arcadia at Haughton Woodlawn at Parkway Loyola at Bossier Plain Dealing at River Oaks (Monroe) All games kick off at 7
Parkway, which fell to Byrd 42-7 last week, also found an opponent to replace Airline. The Panthers (0-4) are scheduled to play District 1-4A’s Woodlawn (1-2) at Preston Crownover. Plain Dealing was also forced to find an opponent for Friday after Ringgold canceled. The Lions (2-2), who routed Lincoln Prep 52-14 in Ruston last week, are scheduled to play River Oaks (1-1), a member of District 2-1A, in Monroe. Benton and Bossier are the only teams playing their originally scheduled opponents. The Tigers (1-3, 1-2) host Byrd (4-0, 3-0) in a District 1-5A game, and the Bearkats (0-2, 0-1) host Loyola College Prep (1-2, 0-1) in a District 1-3A matchup. Benton fell to Captain Shreve 24-21 last week. The Tigers basically outplayed the Gators after falling behind 21-7 in the first quarter, but their gutsy comeback came up just short. Benton got a boost from junior Caleb Hood. Normally a quarterback, Hood got a chance to play running back against the Gators. He responded with 176 yards on 23 carries and two touchdowns. The Tigers offense, especially the line, redeemed itself for a rough performance in a 7-0 loss to Haughton in Week 3. Benton faces another challenge against Byrd — stopping or at least slowing down the Jackets’ veer of-
fense. That’s something Parkway was unable to do. The Jackets’ other three opponents also didn’t have much success, although Natchitoches Central held Byrd scoreless for a half. Benton’s three losses have been by a combined 11 points and all four games have been decided by seven points or less. If the Tigers play like they did against Shreve the last three quarters, they’ll have a chance to pull the upset. Haughton used what Brotherton called “good complementary football” to defeat Ouachita Parish. The offense controlled the clock and converted third downs while the defense played another outstanding game. The Bucs will be heavy favorites to defeat Arcadia. But the Hornets put up a good fight against perennial Class 1A power Haynesville before falling 28-20. Parkway should have a chance to pick up their first win against Woodlawn, but it won’t be easy. The Knights defeated Evangel Christian 30-20 last week and have some playmakers. Bossier and Loyola could be interesting. Having played last Friday and with a week to practice, the Bearkats should be in better shape physically. But Bossier must avoid getting behind in the first half as the Bearkats have done in their two games. Plain Dealing has a chance to raise its record above .500 against River Oaks. The Mustangs are in their first season in the LHSAA after playing in Mississippi and Louisiana private school leagues for many years. Russell Hedges is Sports Editor of the Bossier Press-Tribune. He may be reached at rhedges@bossierpress.com
Bossier state champs receive rings
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The Airline Lady Vikings picked up three more victories last week, but one stood out. Airline handed Calvary Baptist its first loss of the season. The Lady Vikings won the first two sets 25-20 and 25-23. The Lady Cavs took the third 25-19. Airline then won the fourth 28-26 on its fourth match point. The Lady Vikings also saved one set point. The loss dropped Calvary to 16-1. This is the final week of the regular season. Airline entered the week 13-5 and No. 16 in the Division I power rankings, according to geauxpreps.com. The top 16 teams will host first-round matches which have to be played by Thursday, Nov. 5. Airline also defeated Evangel Christian and Northwood, winning both in straight sets. The Lady Vikings’ only loss was a District 1-I match against Ruston in three sets. Benton won its only
match last week, defeating Northwood in three sets. The Lady Tigers entered the week 6-6 and at 31 in the Division I rankings still have a shot at making the playoffs. Airline and Benton were fortunate to just be able to play. Haughton and Parkway did not play because of COVID-19 issues. Through Sunday, the Lady Bucs hadn’t played since Oct. 8 and the Lady Panthers hadn’t played since Oct. 6. Haughton was 6-6 entering this week and led District 1-II at 5-0. If they are able to play, the Lady Bucs will be in the playoffs and could host a first-round match. Parkway was 4-7 going into this week. Lexi Danard led the Lady Vikings in kills against Calvary with 13. Ariana Wilkinson had a doubledouble with 17 digs and 15 assists. She added three aces and three kills. Jaci Ervin had eight kills, including one to give Airline a 27-26 lead in the fourth
set, and 20 digs. She also had three blocks and three aces. Makayla Casares had 21 digs. Wilkinson was serving when Airline rallied in the second set, winning nine straight points to go from 22-15 down to 24-22 ahead. After winning the third, the Lady Cavs rallied from a 17-9 deficit to take a 22-21 lead in the fourth. The Lady Vikings won the next three points to earn two match points. But the Lady Cavs saved both and had a set point at 26-25. A service error tied it again and Airline won the next two points and the match. “It was a great game tonight,” Airline head coach Regina Digilormo said. “Volleyball is a game of adapting and responding to failure and adversity as a team. The response has to be quick, because the next serve is coming at you. We just constantly tell our players to stay in the present moment and focus on what you need to do to win that point and not make the moment too big.”
Caleb Hood School: Benton Position: Running back Class: Junior
Hood rushed for 176 yards on 23 carries and scored on runs of 5 and 29 yards in a 24-21 loss to Captain Shreve. It was his first game at running back.
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download the kanopy app which Bossier Parish’s First Librarian is a free streaming service For this week’s column I thought I’d do a bit of a “this week in history” topic combined with a reminder about some services the library has to offer. These topics might not sound entirely related, but bear with me on this. To start, did you know that on October 21, 1917 John Birks, better known as “Dizzy” Gillespie, was born in Cheraw, South Carolina? In case you’re unfamiliar with the name, Gillespie was an American jazz trumpeter and is known as one of the creators of bebop and modern jazz, and was influential in the Afro-Cuban jazz movement. While Gillespie is best known for his trumpet playing, he also played the piano, was a bandleader, singer, composer, and educator. He is credited with having such a complex style that it was not until the 1970s that it could be recreated, by Jon Faddis. It was in 1953 that he first played what would become his signature bent trumpet, which, as the story goes, he tried for the first time after his trumpet was damaged when a dancer fell on it on stage at Snookie’s in Manhattan. He liked the sound so much he had a trumpet professionally made with a bent horn to recreate the sound after he’d had his damaged trumpet repaired. To get a better picture of what I can only cover very briefly in my weekly column, I’d recommend checking out Kanopy which is one of the free streaming services you have access to with your library card. You can download the app on your phone or on AppleTV, Chromecast, Roku, FireTV and more. When I did a quick search of Kanopy’s collection, I found Jazz: A Film by Ken Burns which is a documentary which should give you a great starting point if you’re interested in learning more about the history of jazz music in America. If you want to jump straight into listening to “Dizzy” Gillespie and other jazz artists, then I’d jump over to Hoopla, another of our streaming/digital services, which has an extensive collection of CDs available for download for a week-long period. If you need help with either service, you can call any of our library locations or email us at the email address listed below. QUESTIONS? Email us at: contactus@bossierlibrary. org FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/bossierlibrary LIBRARY CARD REGISTRATION FORM: https://www.bossierlibrary.org/form/library-card-registration-form LIMITED LIBRARY SERVICES: •All library branches open for Grab-&-Go Quick Services along with Curbside Pickup: • Monday – Saturday, 10:00am – 6:00pm • Plain Dealing Branch Services: Monday – Friday 10:00am – 6:00pm
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Before the first Bossier Parish library opened its doors, Elisabeth Williams was already working behind the scene to establish the public library system in this parish. After earning her degree in Library Science from the University of Illinois, she began her career in Tennessee at the Cossitt Public Li- AMY ROBERTSON brary in Memphis. Then she worked for the Louisiana Library Commission in Baton Rouge and opened and operated the demonstration library in Arcadia as the Bienville Parish librarian. Opening and operating demonstration libraries involved much more than ordering, cataloging, and shelving books. A vital role as the head librarian was the promotion of the library. Williams would speak to groups of people throughout the parish to explain the importance of having a public library and how to obtain books. At a Lions Club meeting, “She explained how this new service is being provided to the people of the entire parish – through branch libraries in Benton, Bossier City, Plain Dealing, Haughton and Elm Grove (the latter having been opened two weeks ago) and a regular weekly ‘bookmobile’ tour of the parish, covering 300 miles and serving all of the smaller communities of the parish.” “She also explained that library service of this type costs about $15,000, or about a one- mill tax per year. This year, however, the service is being provided as a demonstration project, with the State Library Commission, the WPA and the Bossier Parish Police Jury cooperating.” She urged that the police jury be requested to vote a special tax to support the library, and she encouraged citizens to get behind the library to make it permanent. With the demonstration period scheduled to end on Sept. 1, 1941, the Bossier Parish Police Jury felt the urgency to secure the public library’s continuance. On June 12, 1941, the following announcement appeared in the Bossier Banner. “The Bossier Parish Police Jury held a regular meeting, at the Court House, in Benton, Tuesday afternoon of this week, at which time it was voted to levy a half-mill tax, for 1941 and 1942, to continue the Bossier Parish Library system for more than a year. “A delegation of more than 25 women and men, from every section of the parish, appeared before the Jury to speak in favor of the library. It was decided not to call a special one-mill tax election for the library’s support. Considerable discussion was had before the vote was taken and only one juror voted against the final motion.” Williams continued as the head librarian of Bossier Parish until she retired in 1967. Before her retirement, she “went on to found the Red River Parish Library in 1962-63 and she administered the two-parish library system.” She was a member of the American Library Association, the Louisiana Library Association, and the Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. She was president of the Caddo-Bossier Library Club and the business manager of the Louisiana Library Association’s publication, ‘The Bulletin.’ The Bossier Parish Library has proudly provided access to an array of materials, programs, and technologies that inform, educate, and entertain the residents of this great parish for the past eighty years. To learn more about the Bossier Parish Library’s history, visit the BPL History Center at 2206 Beckett Street, Bossier City.
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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) 161666
NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER VS AMY ELIZABETH HALL
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2020 PAGE 8 LOCATED THEREON.
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 BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND Metairie, LA 70002 SALE ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUM- 504-831-7726 BERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL September 23, 2020 PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, October 28, 2020 TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, Bossier Press-Tribune FOR CASH, WITH THE BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2020, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN P. O. Box 850 PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TO- BENTON, LA 71006 WIT:: PARISH OF BOSSIER LOT TWENTY-SEVEN (27), OAK 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT MEADOW PLACE, SUBDIVISION OF STATE OF LOUISIANA BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 583, PAGE Suit No: (08) 161988 453 OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, TONEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT GETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMMORTGAGE SERVICING PROVEMENTS VS JAMES L. TAYLOR AND LINDA J. WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF 447 TAYLOR, (A/K/A LINDA ANN JOHNSON CHERRY OAK LANE, HAUGHTON, LA TAYLOR) 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 ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-THREE THOU- ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL SAND SIX HUNDRED SIX AND 95 / 100 PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, ($123,606.95) DOLLARS, ALONG WITH TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, INTEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEES AND ALL FOR CASH, WITH THE BENEFIT OF APOTHER COSTS OF SUIT. PRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBOSSIER Parish BER 4, 2020, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN Estefania Reichard PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TO3510 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 600 WIT:: Metairie, LA 70002 504-831-7726 REAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF PLAIN DEALING, PARISH OF BOSSIER, STATE September 23, 2020 OF LOUISIANA, DESCRIBED AS FOLOctober 28, 2020 LOWS: Bossier Press-Tribune BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF BLOCK 57 OF THE TOWN OF PLAIN DEALING, BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, RUN EAST A DISTANCE OF 125 FEET, THENCE RUN SOUTH A DISTANCE OF 130 FEET, THENCE RUN JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF WEST A DISTANCE OF 125 FEET, THENCE RUN NORTH A DISTANCE OF P. O. Box 850 130 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, BENTON, LA 71006 TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON. PARISH OF BOSSIER 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF 111 STATE OF LOUISIANA NORTH MAGNOLIA STREET, PLAIN DEALING, LA 71064. Suit No: (08) 161952
SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S OFFICE
SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S OFFICE
AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: FIFTY-FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR AND 95 / 100 ($54,544.95) DOLLARS, ALONG WITH INTEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEES AND ALL BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND OTHER COSTS OF SUIT. SALE ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, BOSSIER Parish TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: APPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO Estefania Reichard LAW, AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR 3510 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 600 OF THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN Metairie, LA 70002 OF BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, NO- 504-831-7726 VEMBER 4, 2020, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOW- September 23, 2020 ING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED October 28, 2020 IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TO- Bossier Press-Tribune WIT:: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER VS THE UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF GENEVA HOLLOWAY LYNN
LOT TWELVE (12), RESUBDIVISION OF SWAN LAKE SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 4, A SUBDIVISION OF BOSSIER CITY, BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 339, PAGE 460 AND 461 OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS
There will be a public hearing to discuss the proposed 2021 budget for South Bossier Parish Fire District #2. The Board of Commissioners will hold an open meeting November 12, 2019, at 7:00 PM in the training room at Central Station, 3551 Hwy 527, Elm Grove, LA, regarding the proposed 2021 budget. Immediately following the public hearing, the Board of Commissioners will adopt the 2021 budget. The proposed budget is available for review by the public at this location. October 28, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 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. 5, being a resubdivision of Lot 2, Fairburn Subdivision, Unit No. 4, located in Section 17, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury
October 14, 21 and 28, 2020 November 4, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider the site plan for the proposed Dollar General Subdivision, located in Section 32, Township 20 North, Range 11 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury
October 14, 21 and 28, 2020 November 4, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider the application of the Haughton Metropolitan Planning Commission to adopt the Unified Development Code. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury
October 14, 21 and 28, 2020 November 4, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
NOTICE
East-Central Bossier Parish Fire District No. 1 will hold a public hearing at the next regularly scheduled board meeting on Tuesday, November 10, 2020@7:00pm. The meeting will be held in the Training Building located behind our Central Station at 4494 Hwy 80, Haughton, LA 71037. At this Meeting, along with other business, we will discuss and finalize our budget for the year 2021. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Robert Callahan, Fire Prevention Officer at (318) 949-9440, describing the assistance that is necessary. Gary L. Horton Chairman
October 21 and 28, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider the Minor Plat for Lucky Family Mission, Inc., located in Section 13, Township 17 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury
October 14, 21 and 28, 2020 November 4, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider approval of the plat of the proposed development of Pelican Pointe Subdivision, Unit No. 1, being a portion of Lots 5 and 6, Williams Subdivision, located in Sections 10 and 15, Township 18 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury
October 14, 21 and 28, 2020 November 4, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider the Minor Plat for Dream Chaser Maker, LLC, located in Section 10, Township 16 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury
October 14, 21 and 28, 2020 November 4, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
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 November the 11th, 2020 at approx. 1:00PM at CubeSmart, 4901 E Texas St. Bossier City, LA 71111: -ONLINE AUCTION-Unit #A15, Lisa Dumas; Unit #A33, Deokwa Washington; Unit #19, Robin Arrant; Unit #80, Kathy Woodward; Unit #140, Kelci Foss; Unit #174, Mark Boyd; Unit #190, Chris Jones; Unit #275, Ricky Jones; Unit #288, Tiffany Devereaux; Unit #332, Herman Black; Unit #333, Joshua Stevens.
October 28, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
“I, Melissa Ann Williams, DOC #601196, have applied for clemency for my conviction of Manslaughter. If you have any comments, contact the Board of Pardons (225) 3425421.”
October 14, 21 and 28, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider the application of Bayou Spirits and Bistreaux to Geaux for a Conditional Use Approval for the sale of high and low content alcohol for off-premise consumption located at 5520 Airline Drive, Bossier City, LA, a proposed packaged liquor store with frozen prepackaged food sales. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury
October 14, 21 and 28, 2020 November 4, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 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 Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission, for a zoning amendment to change the zoning classification of a certain tract of land being 9.932 acres, more or less, located in Section 26, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA, from R-LD, Residential Low Density District, to B-1, Business, Commercial Office District. (corner of Swan Lake Road and Duckwater Landing.) Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury
October 14, 21 and 28, 2020 November 4, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider the plat of the proposed development of Red Point Subdivision, Unit No. 2, being a resubdivision of Lot 3, Red Point Subdivision, located in Section 13, Township 18 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury
October 14, 21 and 28, 2020 November 4, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider the plat of the proposed development of Clarke Subdivision, being a resubdivision of Lot 3, Lawrence Lands Subdivision, and Lot 2, Perkins Estates Subdivision, located in Section 11, Township 20 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury
October 14, 21 and 28, 2020 November 4, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider the application of Jason Lillo to the Benton-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission, for a Planning Approval for a 255-foot Self Support Tower with a 10-foot lightning rod, located at 223 Linton Road, Benton, LA. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury
October 14, 21 and 28, 2020 November 4, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
AMENDED NOTICE At the October 7, 2020, Bossier Parish Police Jury meeting, a public hearing was scheduled for Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider the application of the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission requesting the review and approval of the Highway 80 Corridor Overlay District. The public hearing in this matter is hereby amended to be heard at the November 4, 2020, police jury meeting. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury
October 21 and 28, 2020 November 4, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 94, Section 10 “Commercial Vehicle Enforcement”, Section 94-10(b)(16) “BPPJCVEU 53” of the Bossier Parish Code of Ordinances, to add subsection (d) to adopt the Federal Bridge Formula for the Parish of Bossier. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury
October 14, 21 and 28, 2020 November 4, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 94 “Commercial Vehicle Enforcement”, Section 94-10(b)(9) “Annual Permits”, of the Bossier Parish Code of Ordinances, to add subsection (h) “Arthur Ray Teague Parkway Permits (ART)”. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury
October 14, 21 and 28, 2020 November 4, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION
Registration #007743653
i, Ronald Wayne smith, have been convicted of indecent Behavior with Juveniles. My address is 408 edwards street, Bossier City, La 71111.
Race: afr amer sex: Male age: 38 Height: 6’ 00” Weight: 160 Hair Color: Black eye Color: Brown
alias: scars: Marks: 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
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SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION
RegistRation: #seX0726
i, Katelyn Jade Cooper, have been convicted of Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile (sexually Motivated). My address is 265 Ford Road, Plain Dealing, La 71064.
Caucasian Race: Female sex: 24 age: 5’ 06” Height: 100 Weight: Hair Color: Brown eye Color: Brown
none alias: none scar: none Mark: Prosthesis: none none Piercing: tattoo: L_arm: Heart/infinite sign R_arm: Latin Quote L_ankle: cross L_shoulder: nelly R_foot: peace sign Waist: Cross
if you have any comments or wish to communicate with the Bossier sheriff’s Dept., Po Box 850, Benton, La 71006, 318-965-2203
October 28, 2020 November 4, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune NOTICE TO PROPOSERS RFP#04-20
Sealed proposals will be received in the Purchasing Department of the City of Bossier City, Municipal Complex, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, Louisiana, until 10:30 a.m., Monday, November 30, 2020 for Community Development Phase I. Vendors shall be provided the option to submit proposals for these services. Use www.bidsync.com to submit an electronic bid. Proposal form, information and specifications may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Department at no charge. Proposals must be submitted on the official proposal form furnished with the specifications and those submitted otherwise will not be considered. The City of Bossier City reserves the right to reject any/all proposals.
Stacie Fernandez, CPA Director of Finance City of Bossier City, Louisiana
October 28, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
If anyone knows the whereabouts of Amy Elizabeth Hall, last known address in the Haughton, LA and Camden, AR areas, please contact Attorney Kharmen Davis at (318) 621-9400.
October 28, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
BOSSIER PRESS-TRIBUNE | WWW.BOSSIERPRESS.COM
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2020
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT to REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS for MEDIA AND WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES for the HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY
A MOTION WAS MADE BY K.W. GASPARD TO INTRODUCE AND ADD TO AGENDA RESOLUTION 6 OF 2020 OF THE TOWN OF HAUGHTON TO APPOINT MISTY PEE AS TOWN CLERK TO FILL THE VACANCY IN THE MUNICIPAL OFFICE FOR A TERM, AS PROVIDED BY LA. R.S. 33.386.D., THROUGH THE FIRST REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN ELECTED IN 2020 (PRIMARY ELECTION DATE NOVEMBER 3, 2020, AND RUN-OFF DATE DECEMBER 5, 2020), SUBJECT TO CONSIDERATION OF RE-APPOINTMENT AT SUCH MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN. SECONDED BY JONATHAN PHILLIPS. THERE WERE NO COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE, MOTION CARRIED. AYES: 3 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 2 ABSTAIN: 0
The Housing Authority of the City of Bossier City (HABC) is extending an opportunity for Media and Website Development 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.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY K.W. GASPARD TO INTRODUCE AND ADD TO AGENDA RESOLUTION 11 OF 2020 AUTHORIZING MAYOR JACK HICKS TO EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS RELATED TO RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITIONS NECESSARY FOR THE DOTD HWY. 3227 RELOCATION PROJECT. SECONDED BY JONATHAN PHILLIPS. THERE WERE NO COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE, MOTION CARRIED. AYES: 3 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 2 ABSTAIN: 0
Responses are due November 6, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. In the HACS’s Administrative Office, 2500 Line Ave, Shreveport, LA 71104.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY JONATHAN PHILLIPS TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 6 OF 2020 OF THE TOWN OF HAUGHTON TO APPOINT MISTY PEE AS TOWN CLERK TO FILL THE VACANCY IN THE MUNICIPAL OFFICE FOR A TERM, AS PROVIDED BY LA. R.S. 33.386.D., THROUGH THE FIRST REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN ELECTED IN 2020 (PRIMARY ELECTION DATE NOVEMBER 3, 2020, AND RUN-OFF DATE DECEMBER 5, 2020), SUBJECT TO CONSIDERATION OF REAPPOINTMENT AT SUCH MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN. SECONDED BY JO ANNE KEITH. THERE WERE NO COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE, MOTION CARRIED. AYES: 3 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 2 ABSTAIN: 0
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.
October 14, 21 and 28, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
LEGAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS BID # P20-27 SHED ROAD AT MEADOWVIEW GRAVITY REPAIRS
A MOTION WAS MADE BY JO ANNE KEITH TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 11 OF 2020 AUTHORIZING MAYOR JACK HICKS TO EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS RELATED TO RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITIONS NECESSARY FOR THE DOTD HWY. 3227 RELOCATION PROJECT. SECONDED BY JONATHAN PHILLIPS. THERE WERE NO COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE, MOTION CARRIED. AYES: 3 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 2 ABSTAIN: 0
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., November 17, 2020 for the Shed Road at Meadowview Gravity Main Repairs. This project generally consists, but is not limited to, point repairs, pipe bursting, CIP liner, manhole repairs and coating, reestablishing service laterals, roadway patching and related miscellaneous repairs (sidewalk, curbing, fencing, etc.) as needed.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.
The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 3:00 p.m. before the City Council in the Council Chambers during a regularly scheduled meeting.
In accordance with the Louisiana Public Bid Law, RS:38:2212 Act No. 590, 2008, Contractors shall be provided the option to submit bids for Public Work projects through either a secure electronic interactive system or by submitting a paper bid. Use www.bidsync.com to submit an electronic bid.
Specifications, Plans, and Contract Documents shall be obtained from the office of the Engineer, 10542 S Glenstone Place, Baton Rouge, LA 70810 for $100.00, made out to Manchac Consulting Group, Inc. Any questions pertaining to this project should be emailed to Chris LaCroix, P.E. at clacroix@manchacgroup.com
All Bidders will be required to submit the Attestation Form (Section 00420) and the NonCollusive and Non-Solicitation Affidavit (Section 00480) before the bid opening or within ten days after the bid opening. These documents can be mailed, faxed, or e-mailed but must not be submitted in same envelope with the bid.
Each proposal must be accompanied by a bid security, which may be a certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond, for an amount not less than 5% of the amount of the bid, made payable to the City of Bossier City, Louisiana. An acceptable performance/payment bond equal to 100% of the contract price will be required of the successful bidder.
The successful bidder will agree to commence the work under this contract on or before a date to be specified in the Notice to Proceed and fully complete the project within One Hundred Eighty (180) calendar days. Bidders will pay liquidated damages, the sum of $1500 for each consecutive calendar day thereafter. On any bids submitted in the amount of $50,000 or more, the Contractor shall be licensed under Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:2150-2163 and show his license number on the bid and on the envelope in which it is submitted. Any Subcontractors being Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing (plumbers bidding Mechanical work) shall be licensed under Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:2156 for bids submitted in the amount of $10,000 or more. The City of Bossier City reserves the right to reject any/all bids.
LILLIANA GARCIA, PURCHASING AGENT CITY OF BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA
October 21 and 28, 2020 November 4, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Police Jury of the Parish of Bossier, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Bossier, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), on August 5, 2020, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the Parish on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2020, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the Parish qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit: PROPOSITION (MILLAGE CONTINUATION) Shall the Parish of Bossier, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), continue to levy and collect a three and two hundredths (3.02) mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the Parish for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2022 and ending with the year 2031 (an estimated $3,100,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for the purpose of maintaining and operating the correctional facilities in the Parish including the furnishing of transportation and medical care for prisoners, said millage to represent an increase (due to reappraisal) of two hundredths of a mill (.02) over the 3 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2021 pursuant to an election held on April 2, 2011? The said special election shall be held at each and every polling place in the Parish, which polls will open at seven o'clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o'clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541. The polling places for the precincts in the Parish are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law. The estimated cost of this election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $33,200. Notice is further given that a portion of the monies collected from the tax described in the Proposition shall be remitted to certain state and statewide retirement systems in the manner required by law. The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Bossier Parish Courthouse, Police Jury Meeting Room, 204 Burt Blvd., Benton, Louisiana, on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2021, at TWO O'CLOCK (2:00) P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special election. All registered voters of the Parish are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used. THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Benton, Louisiana, on this, the 5th day of August, 2020 ATTEST: /s/ Jimmy Cochran President /s/ Rachel Hauser Secretary October 21 and 28, 2020 November 4 and 11, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
_________________________ JACK HICKS, MAYOR
______________________________ STACEY ADAMS, DEPUTY CLERK
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October 21 and 28, 2020 November 4, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
PUBLIC NOTICE
Department of Natural Resources Office of Minieral Resources
A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled for 11:00 A.M., November 5, 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.
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COOK AND MOREHEART TO THE AGENDA TO DICUSS THE 2019 AUDIT RESULTS. SECONDED BY JONATHAN PHILLIPS. THERE WERE NO COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE, MOTION CARRIED. AYES: 3 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 2 ABSTAIN: 0
Gulf South Pipeline, LLC – Public Hearing Operating Agreement in Bossier and Bienville Parishes Docket No. OOC-OMR-20-01 In accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana, and with particular reference to the provisions of Title 30 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, a public hearing will be held via internet video conference at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2020.
At such hearing, public comments will be heard relative to the entry of an Operating Agreement for storage of hydrocarbons beneath State property in the Lake Bistineau Field Gas Storage Unit, including portions of Sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 16, 17, 21 and 22, Township 16 North, Range 10 West, Bossier and Bienville Parishes, Louisiana. Any person having an interest in the subject matter of the hearing shall be entitled to be heard.
Please access OMR’s Special Notices and Announcements web page at http://www.dnr.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/page/168 for additional information on accessing this meeting.
All parties having an interest herein shall take notice hereof.
By order of:
Richard P. Ieyoub Commissioner of Conservation
October 28, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
TOWN OF HAUGHTON COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 13, 2020
COUNCIL MEETING
THE COUNCIL MEETING WAS HELD AT THE HAUGHTON TOWN HALL ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2020 AT 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT WERE K.W. GASPARD, PHILLIP SMITH, AND JO ANNE KEITH. MARTHA MCGEE AND PHILLIP SMITH WERE 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 JONATHAN PHILLIPS.
THERE WERE A NUMBER OF CITIZENS ATTENDING.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY JO ANNE KEITH TO APPROVE THE AGENDA MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2020, SECONDED BY JONATHAN PHILLIPS. THERE WERE NO COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE, MOTION CARRIED. AYES: 3 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 2 ABSTAIN: 0
A MOTION WAS MADE BY K.W. GASPARD TO APPROVE THE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2020, SECONDED BY JO ANNE KEITH. THERE WERE NO COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE, MOTION CARRIED. AYES: 3 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 2 ABSTAIN: 0
A MOTION WAS MADE BY JONATHAN PHILLIPS TO APPROVE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR AUGUST 2020, SECONDED BY JO ANNE KEITH. THERE WERE NO COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE, MOTION CARRIED. AYES: 3 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 2 ABSTAIN: 0
A MOTION WAS MADE BY JO ANNE KEITH TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 5 OF 2020 RESOLUTION ADOPTNG THE MILLAGE RATE FOR THE 2020 TAX ROLL. SECONDED BY K.W. GASPARD. THERE WERE NO COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE, MOTION CARRIED. AYES: 3 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 2 ABSTAIN: 0
A MOTION WAS MADE BY K.W. GASPARD TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 8 OF 2020 APPROVING A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY FOR TRANSFER OF THE SURPLUS PROPERTY OF THE POLICE JURY AS DESCRIBED HEREIN TO THE TOWN OF HAUGHTON FOR THE TOWN’S CONTINUED USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE BUC STOP LIFT STATION AND ASSOCIATED COLLECTION LINES: SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 11 WEST, BOSSIER PARISH LA, TAX ASSESSMENT NO. 148,229. SECONDED BY JONATHAN PHILLIPS. THERE WERE NO COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE, MOTION CARRIED. AYES: 3 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 2 ABSTAIN: 0 A MOTION WAS MADE BY K.W. GASPARD TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 9 OF 2020 FOR THE TOWN TO ACCEPT THE INTENDED DEDICATION OF THE STREETS IN WOODLAND PARK SUBDIVISION LOCATED WITHIN THE TOWN OF HAUGHTON. SECONDED BY JO ANNE KEITH. THERE WERE NO QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE, MOTION CARRIED. AYES: 3 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 2 ABSTAIN: 0 A MOTION WAS MADE BY K.W. GASPARD TO RESOLUTION 10 OF 2020 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF HAUGHTON TO SIGN, UPON SUCH TIME AS RECOMMENDED BY THE TOWN ATTORNEY AND TOWN ENGINEER, A RIGHT OF WAY CERTIFICATE REQUIRED BY USDA FOR FUNDING OF THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS-PHASE 2 PROJECT. SECONDED BY PHILLIP SMITH. THERE WERE NO QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE, MOTION CARRIED. AYES: 3 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 2 ABSTAIN: 0 A MOTION WAS MADE BY K.W. GASPARD TO ADD TO AGENDA VICKIE CASE,
TOWN OF HAUGHTON AGENDA MEETING OCTOBER 5, 2020
THE AGENDA MEETING WAS HELD AT THE HAUGHTON TOWN HALL ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2020, AT 7:00 P.M. TO SET THE AGENDA FOR THE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2020 COUNCIL MEETING.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT WERE JO ANNE KEITH, K.W. GASPARD, PHILLIP SMITH AND JONATHAN PHILLIPS. MARTHA MCGEE WAS ABSENT.
THE MEETING WAS PRESIDED OVER BY MAYOR JACK HICKS.
NEIL ERWIN, TOWN ATTORNEY, WAS PRESENT.
THERE WERE A NUMBER OF CITIZENS ATTENDING.
THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH PRAYER BY PHILLIP SMITH AND THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WAS LED BY JONATHAN PHILLIPS.
FIRE CHIEF JIMMY HOLLAND GAVE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT. HE REPORTED THAT ENGINE 1 IS CURRENTLY OUT OF SERVICE. HE ALSO STATED HE CONTACTED INTERNATIONAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT IN SHREVEPORT TO ADDRESS THE ONGOING ISSUES THEY ARE HAVING WITH ENGINE 1. CHIEF STATED THAT INTERNATIONAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT ARE SENDING MECHANIC TO FIRE STATION TO LOOK AT ENGINE 1.
CHIEF GIBSON GAVE THE POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT. HE REPORTED THERE WILL NOT BE A HOMECOMING PARADE THIS YEAR PER COACH HAYNIE. HE ALSO STATED OCTOBER 15TH, THEY ARE HAVING CLASS FOR ALL 1ST RESPONDERS ON “HOW TO INTERACT WITH INDIVIDUALS WITH SPEICAL NEEDS”. THE INSTRUCTOR IS A NURSE AND AN ADVOCATE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND SHE HAS A CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. THIS IS A GREAT CLASS FOR US TO ATTEND AND IT IS A FREE CLASS.
JACKY HICKS GAVE THE PUBLIC WORKS MONTHLY REPORT. HE REPORTED PUBLIC WORKS IS STILL WITHOUT COMPUTERS, WATER SYSTEM, LA ONE CALL, ETC.
JOHN STUART WAS NOT PRESENT TO DISSCUSS RIGHT WAY NEAR HIS PROPERTY.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. ______________________________ STACEY ADAMS, DEPUTY CLERK
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____________________ JACK HICKS, MAYOR
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
NOTICE is hereby given that the Benton – Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, November 2, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., via Zoom for the purpose of considering the following applications:
The application of Robert A Berry requesting Amended Plat approval for a tract of land being 0.3190 acres more or less located in Section 29, Township 20 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA.
Pursuant to the Governor’s Proclamation JBE 2020-30 and 2020-33 the Benton - Parish MPC meeting may be held using remote participation through Zoom. The public is encouraged to submit written comments by email to brownc@bossiercity.org. Comments emailed will be included as part of the public record for that meeting. Contact the Benton MPC office for more information. This notice shall serve as certification of the Benton Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission’s inability to operate in accordance with the Louisiana Open Meetings law due to a lack of quorum as a result of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Martha Reyenga, Chairman
Benton - Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission
October 28, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
Providence Engineering and Environmental Group, LLC will be conducting a dye study on the Red River in Bossier and Caddo Parishes. The study is being conducted to provide a means to understand and monitor the water quality of the Red River. The study will be conducted the week of October 26, 2020. During the study, bright red, non-toxic dye will be injected into the water. Citizens who notice the red coloration of the water should not be alarmed. The water body will return to its normal state and color by the end of the day.
For further information please contact Yvonne Baker at 225-766-7400 or yvonnebaker@providenceeng.com.
October 28, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE BOSSIER CITY COUNCIL WILL BE IN REGULAR SESSION, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020, AT 3:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 620 BENTON ROAD, BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA, TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES:
Ordinance to enlarge the limits and boundaries of the City of Bossier City by annexing approximately 120 Acres Zoned Residential Agriculture which adjoins the
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the Authority and the loan of the proceeds thereof to the Parish (the “Loan”). The Parish hereby pledges and dedicates Lawfully Available Funds (as defined within the Prior ResOrdinance to declare certain movable equipment owned by City of Bossier olution) to the repayment of the Loan. SECTION 3: The Parish hereby ratifies the parameters of the Bonds and City as surplus to the City's need and provide for donation to the Many Police Departall other provisions, as set forth in Prior Resolution and authorizes the issuance of the ment in accordance with law. Bonds (the “Series 2020 Bonds”). The Series 2020 Bonds shall be issued in a principal amount of not to exceed $12,000,000, shall mature not later than March 1, 2042, and Ordinance to appropriate $30,000.00 to come from the Sales Tax Capital Improvement Fund to be used to perform parking lot drainage improvements for City Hall shall bear interest at a fixed rate of not to exceed five percent (5.0%) per annum. In order to fund the aforementioned borrowing, the Authority is authorized to issue, sell and located at 620 Benton Road. deliver to Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc., Baton Rouge, Louisiana (the “Underwriter”), Ordinance to appropriate $215,000 from the Riverboat Gaming Trust Fund or to another purchaser, after submitting an offer to purchase determined to be most (810) to go to the Streets and Drainage Fund (260) for Street Repairs in all Five Districts. beneficial by the Parish Administrator. SECTION 4: The Parish hereby approves the forms of and the execution of the Loan Agreement to be entered into between the Authority and the Parish (the Ordinance appropriating Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) from the 2016 Sales Tax Bond for Downtown to improve landscaping and irrigation in the “Loan Agreement”) and the Trust Indenture to be entered into between the Authority and Regions Bank, as trustee, (the “Indenture”) each in substantially the forms as submitted Eastbank District. to the Parish and filed with the official minutes of the Parish, all of the provisions of which are hereby made a part of this Resolution, with such additions, omissions and changes as may be approved by Bond Counsel to the Authority. SECTION 5: The Parish hereby ratifies all actions heretofore taken by or ______________________________ on behalf of the Parish and the Authority in connection with the Bonds. Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk SECTION 6: In connection with the issuance of the Bonds, the Parish! desires to abide by the Authority’s established post issuance tax compliance policies to enOctober 28, 2020 sure that the Parish satisfies all applicable post-issuance compliance requirements of the Bossier Press-Tribune Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, in order to preserve the tax-exempt status of the Bonds, if available. The Parish designates the Parish’s Executive Director to enThe Bossier Parish EMS Board of Commissioners has declared the following vehicle sure the Parish’s continued compliance with such policies. surplus and it will be sold via the public bid process. Bids will be received until 1pm, on SECTION 7: The Parish hereby authorizes and directs the Parish AdminisNovember 11, 2020 at 5275 Swan Lake Rd, Bossier City, La 71111. Bids may not be trator, the President, Vice President, Parish Secretary, Parish Treasurer and Assistant emailed. Only sealed bids will be accepted. The vehicle being sold is a 2007 Ford FSecretary of the Police Jury to do any and all things necessary and incidental to carry out 150 white standard cab pickup truck; VIN: 1FTVF12597NA79572; current mileage: the provisions of this Resolution and to assist the Authority in carrying out its functions in 174407. Bids will be opened in regularly scheduled Board of Commissioners meeting connection with the financing, including execution of the Loan Agreement, and such on November 11, 2020 at 2pm. The meeting will be held at 5275 Swan Lake Rd, other financing documents and certificates deemed necessary with respect thereto in Bossier City, La 71111. For questions contact Chuck Zamora at 318-741-9201. such forms as approved by Bond Counsel. SECTION 8: This Resolution shall take effect immediately, shall be pubDon Hebert, Chairman lished one time in the official journal of the Parish and a certified copy hereof shall be forSteve Nezat, Director warded to the offices of the Authority. The resolution was offered by Mr. Skaggs, seconded by Mr. Rodgers. It October 28, 2020 was duly adopted on this 21st day of October, 2020, with the following vote recorded: November 4, 2020 AYES: Mr. Benton, Mr. Brotherton, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Darby, Mr. Gray, Mr. Jorden, Bossier Press-Tribune Mr. Marsiglia, Mr. Plummer, Mr. Rimmer, Mr. Rodgers, Mr. Salzer, Mr. Skaggs NAYS: None -3None ABSTAIN: ELM GROVE FIELD ABSENT: None 20-385 and 20-386 RACHEL D. HAUSER JIMMY COCHRAN, PRESIDENT LEGAL NOTICE BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY STATE OF LOUISIANA, OFFICE OF CONSERVATION, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA. PARISH SECRETARY I, the undersigned Secretary of the Bossier Parish Police Jury, State of In accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana, and with particular reference to the provisions of Title 30 of Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, a public hearing will be Louisiana (the "Parish"), do hereby certify that the foregoing constitutes a true and corcopy of a Resolution adopted by the Bossier Parish Police Jury, as the governing rect held in the Hearing Room, 1st Floor, LaSalle Building, 617 North 3rd Street, Baton authority of the Parish on October 21, 2020, entitled: Rouge, Louisiana, at 9:00 a.m. on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2020, upon the applicaA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS tion of BPX (WSF OPERATING) INC. At such hearing the Commissioner of Conservation will consider evidence A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF AND APPROVING THE FORMS OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXrelative to the issuance of Orders pertaining to the following matters relating to the HayCEED $12,000,000 LOUISIANA LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENVIRONMENTAL FACILInesville Zone, Reservoir A, in the Elm Grove Field, Bossier and Caddo Parishes, TIES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REVENUE REFUNDING Louisiana. BONDS (BOSSIER PARISH PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS), SERIES 2020 IN 1. To permit the applicant to drill, designate and utilize three cross unit horizontal wells as alternate unit wells for HA RA SU118 and HA RA SU121, at the locations and in ONE OR MORE SERIES; TAXABLE OR TAX-EXEMPT TO BE ISSUED ON BEHALF OF PARISH OF BOSSIER FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUNDING CERTAIN MATURITHE the general manner shown on the plat submitted with the application, in exception TIES OF THE $11,835,000 LOUISIANA LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENVIRONMENTAL FAto the spacing provisions of the 361-L Series of Office of Conservation Orders, CILITIES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REVENUE BONDS and to provide that no portion of the perforated length of lateral in the cross unit (PARISH OF BOSSIER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS), SERIES 2012; AND wells should be located closer than 330’ to any unit boundary except for the com! OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. mon unit boundaries between said units. IN FAITH WHEREOF, witness my official signature and the impress of the 2. To find that the proposed wells are necessary to efficiently and economically drain a official seal of the Bossier Parish Police Jury on this the 21st day of October 2020. portion of the reservoir covered by each unit which cannot be so drained by any ! s/ Rachel D. Hauser existing well within such units. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary 3. To find that BPX Operating Co. should continue as operator of HA RA SU118 and any Bossier Parish Police Jury alternate unit wells serving HA RA SU118 only; and BPX (WSF Operating) Inc. should serve as operator of the proposed cross unit horizontal wells serving HA RA SU118 and HA RA SU121, in exception to the single operator per unit policy of the Office of Conservation. 4. To permit the operators of the aforementioned units to produce the unit allowable for each unit from the unit well and/or the alternate unit wells, in any combination, at its discretion. 5. To find that unit production from the cross unit horizontal alternate unit wells shall be allocated to each unit in the same proportion as the perforated length of the lateral in each unit bears to the total length of the perforated lateral as determined by an “as drilled” survey performed after the cross unit horizontal well is drilled and completed; provided that unit production shall continue to be shared on a surface acre basis. 6. To find that BPX Operating Co. and BPX (WSF Operating) Inc. should report production from the wells which they operate serving HA RA SU118 separately from one another, and to provide that production from each cross unit horizontal well shall be separated and metered individually and this information shall be reported in the manner prescribed by the Office of Conservation. 7. To find that, with respect to each cross unit horizontal well, where the horizontal portion of the well is cased and cemented back above the top of the Haynesville Zone, Reservoir A, the distance to any unit boundary and offset well(s) should be calculated based on the distance to the nearest perforation in the well, and not based on the penetration point or terminus. 8. Except insofar as set forth above, to confirm and continue in effect the provisions of the 361-L Series of Orders, the units created thereby, and applicable Statewide Orders. 9. To consider such other matters as may be pertinent. The Haynesville Zone, Reservoir A was defined in Order No. 361-L, effective July 29, 2008, and was redefined INSOFAR AND ONLY INSOFAR as certain units are concerned, including HA RA SU118 in Order No. 361-L-81, effective May 4, 2010, and HA RA SU121, in Order No. 361-L-88, effective May 11, 2010. A plat is available for inspection in the Office of Conservation in Baton Rouge and Shreveport, Louisiana. http://dnr.louisiana.gov/conshearings All parties having interest therein shall take notice thereof. ! BY ORDER OF: current City Limits of Bossier City, Louisiana.
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF AND APPROVING THE FORMS OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $12,000,000 LOUISIANA LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS (BOSSIER PARISH PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS), SERIES 2020, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES; TAXABLE OR TAX-EXEMPT TO BE ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE PARISH OF BOSSIER FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUNDING CERTAIN MATURITIES OF THE $11,835,000 LOUISIANA LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REVENUE BONDS (PARISH OF BOSSIER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS), SERIES 2012; AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, the Parish of Bossier, State of Louisiana (the "Parish") adopted a resolution on September 16, 2020 (the “Prior Resolution”) authorizing the Parish to proceed with a refunding through the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority (the "Authority") for the purpose of, (i) advance refunding all or a portion of the Authority's $11,835,000 Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority Revenue Bonds (Parish of Bossier Public Improvement Projects), Series 2012 (the "Prior Bonds"), (ii) funding reserves, if necessary, and (iii) paying costs of issuance of the Bonds, including the premium for a bond insurance policy, if necessary; and ! WHEREAS, the Authority has authorized the issuance of not to exceed $12,000,000 Revenue Refunding Bonds (Bossier Parish Public Improvement Projects), in one or more series, taxable or tax-exempt (the “Bonds”), and the loan of the proceeds thereof to the Parish to advance refund all or a portion of the Prior Bonds; and WHEREAS, the Parish now desires to authorize the issuance of the Bonds, approve the forms of certain documents to be executed by the Parish in connection with the issuance of the Bonds and the loan of the proceeds thereof to the Parish by the Authority and to provide for matters relating thereto. NOW, THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY, IN LEGAL SESSION CONVENED, ACTING AS THE GOVERNING BODY THEREOF, THAT: SECTION 1: The foregoing recitals are hereby confirmed and are incorporated as a part of this Resolution. SECTION 2: The Parish hereby authorizes the issuance of the Bonds by !
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OBITUARIES Edith Arden Ashley Bowlin Edith Arden Ashley Bowlin, called Arden by most and Ardie by her grandchildren, passed away on October 18, 2020 after a lengthy struggle with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease complicated by the coronavirus. A r d e n was born in Homer, LA on June 28, 1952 to Edith and Ransom Ashley. She graduated from Woodlawn High School in 1968, and was a lifelong resident of Shreveport. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edith Ashley and Ransom Euell Ashley, her sister, Glenda Colvin, her brothers, Ronald Earl and Carroll Stephen Ashley, her stepson, Scott Bowlin, and nephew David Colvin. Those who survive and celebrate her life include husband of 33 years, William Bowlin, brother, Horace Ashley, daughters, Kellie Alagic and husband Gorjan, Courtney Jones and husband Rich, stepsons Rocky Bowlin and wife Sheila, Doug Bowlin and wife Heather , and Jon Bowlin and fiancee Annie Sprayberry. She is also survived by her grandchildren, including Hannah Bowling, James Bowlin, Brandon Bowlin and wife Macy, Daniel Bowlin and wife Danielle, Brett Bowlin, Austin Bowlin and wife Hannah, Conner Bowlin,
Sydnie Bowlin, Adrian Alagic, Evan Alagic, Lucas Alagic, and great grandchildren Allie Bowlin, Tristen Bowlin, Brycen Bowlin, Wilder Bowlin, and Peyton Bowlin, and many nieces and nephews. Before Alzheimer’s slowly erased her memory, Arden was a loving and generous person, known for her cooking and support in a crisis. She planned fantastic gatherings and absolutely loved decorating for every holiday. She was fun to be around, always had a joke or a story to tell, and she knew the words to almost every Motown song. She loved to take a trip, whether to visit family or to find a new outlet mall. More than anything, Arden was completely loyal and devoted to those she loved. Though she didn’t remember in the end, her family finds great comfort in knowing that she again remembers not only all of these things, but also knows who she is. A visitation was held at Hill Crest Funeral Home in Haughton, LA on Wednesday, October 21st at 10:00am, with a funeral service following. The burial was at Hill Crest Memorial Park. COVID-19 precautions will be required. Pallbearers were James Colvin, Grant Jonkheer, Brandon Bowlin, Daniel Bowlin, Jon Bowlin, and Wayne Ashley. The family wishes to thank the staff at The Cottages at the Glen for their loving care over the past few years. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you consider a do-
nation to one of the many organizations focused on Alzheimer’s research or helping those affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Patricia G. Papaneri Patricia G. Papaneri, 90, of Haughton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family’s love on Oct. 6, 2020. She will be remembered as a truly loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Patricia (Miss Pat) is survived by her husband of 64 years, Anthony (Tony) Papaneri of Haughton, and children, Christine Whitehurst (Brian) of Cincinnati, Ohio; Thomas Papaneri (Helen) of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and Anthony Papaneri (Jennifer) of Helena, Montana as well as grandchildren, Lauren, Caitlin, Matthew, Sean, Sarah, Michael, Drew and Colin and niece, Donna McCardel of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Rosary Services were held at 10:30 am on Saturday, Oct. 24 at Christ the King Catholic Church, 425 McCormick St., Bossier City. Mass of Christian Burial followed at 11 am, officiated by Msgr. Earl Provenza. Inurnment will followed at Hill Crest Memorial Park in Haughton. Patricia was an only child born January 11, 1930 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to parents Sarah and Bryan Knight. The family moved shortly after her birth to Vassar, Michigan where she spent most of her youth be-
ing raised during the depression in a home her father built by hand. She returned to Philadelphia and attended St. Joseph’s College graduating with a BA in Education, where she met her husband Anthony Papaneri. They were married at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in 1956 and hold the honor of the first alumni of St. Joseph’s College to marry. Patricia was proud of her years as an educator having started her career at St. John’s Catholic School near Philadelphia, Pa. with 66 third grade boys in double desks. She also was a beloved third grade teacher at Christ the King Catholic School in Bossier City for 13 years. Following her marriage to Anthony, she spent 28 years as a USAF wife, with assignments across the United States including tours in Puerto Rico and the Philippine Islands during the Vietnam War. As an Air Force wife, she participated in many charitable activities, volunteering countless hours to the OWC (Officers’ Wives Club) as well as serving in leadership roles in various Catholic parishes. She held a deep devotion to her faith and would always know which Patron Saint to call upon when her family needed extra guidance. Patricia was known for her loving and patient personality having rarely raised her voice even while teaching large classrooms of third graders. Her lifelong devotion to husband and family fostered deep and lasting relationships within her family. She loved her role as grandmother to eight grandchildren who absolutely adored her.
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Grandmom will be remembered for goody bags, pink flamingos, her poofy hair and matching Christmas pajamas for the entire family, every year, without fail, but mostly for her unfaltering love and support. Additionally, Miss Pat enjoyed daily four-mile walks for a large portion of her life, shopping for bargains for everyone except herself and faithfully feeding a large contingent of birds and squirrels in her beautiful backyard garden created by her husband. She also sponsored non-profit groups catering to underprivileged children and animal rescue organizations. She would want to thank the
many friends and caregivers, including lifelong friends Joyce and Hal Magner, her adopted “Little Sister” Shirleyann and Tom Gleason, Mary Morgan and family for her visits and their prayers, adopted son Brien Quigley for his ever watchful eye and Mary Daniels for her love and tender care these last months especially. Additionally, the family would like to thank the staff of St. Joseph’s Hospice Care for their compassion when needed most, the guidance and respectful care provided by Hill Crest Memorial and the entire Parish community of Christ the King Church through the past forty-four years.
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
NOTICE is hereby given that the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, November 9, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Bossier City Hall, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, Louisiana, for the purpose of considering the following amendments to Ordinance 133 of 2018 of the City of Bossier City and Ordinance 4705 of 2018 of the Parish Code of Bossier Parish: A Public Hearing for the following:
The application of Joe Gregorio, North Bossier Development Company 2100, for a Zoning Amendment to change to zoning classification of a certain tract of land from R-LD (Residential Low Density) to R-MD (Residential Medium Density), for a proposed duplex development more fully described as follows: Whittington Park, Block E, Lot 9 and Whittington Park, Block E, Lot 14, Bossier City, Louisiana.
The application of David Laizer, Duplantis Design Group, for a Zoning Amendment to change the zoning classification of a certain tract of land from I-1 (Light Industrial) to B-3 (General Business) for a parking lot expansion located at 4481 Viking Drive, Bossier City, Louisiana more fully described as follows: COMMENCING ON THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY OF VIKING DRIVE AND AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID TRACT AS SURVEYED BY JAMES M NORRIS II, SAID SURVEY ATTACHED IN CASH SALE DEED AS RECORDED IN BOOK 1386, PAGE 333 AND UNDER INSTRUMENT #880216, OF THE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA. SAID SOUTHWEST CORNER BEING NORTH 580.38 FEET AND EAST 3336.36 FEET FROM CALLED SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 13 WEST, BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA. FROM SAID POINT OF COMMENCEMENT, RUN THENCE NORTH A 24°03’29” WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 411.57 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT HEREIN DESCRIBED. FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING, RUN THENCE NORTH 24°03’29” WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 180.05 FEET. THENCE RUN NORTH 66°40’03” EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 179.12 FEET. THENCE RUN SOUTH 19°18’21”EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 178.19 FEET. THENCE RUN SOUTH 65°52’10” WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 164.35 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TRACT CONTAINING 0.705 ACRES.
The application of David Laizer, Duplantis Design Group, for a Minor Plat, 2.70 acres located in the north half of Section 13, Township 18 North, Range 13 West, Bossier City, Louisiana.
The application of Sean Diel, Louisiana Lagniappe Developments, LLC, for an Amended Planned Unit Development, Cristal Oak Commercial Subdivision, Unit 2, 4.326 acres located in Section 21, Section 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
The application of James Mericle, Mericle’s Towing LLC, for a Conditional Use Approval for wrecked and salvage vehicle storage at 3915 East Texas Street, Bossier City, Louisiana.
The application of Christopher Davis, MLB Enterprises, Inc. for a Conditional Use Approval for the sale of high and low content alcohol for on premise consumption at a bar located at 4403 East Texas Street, Bossier City, Louisiana. The application of David R. Cook and Somsri S. Cook, Daiquiri Palace, for a Conditional Use Approval for the sale of high and low content alcohol for off premise consumption at a proposed daiquiri shop located at 1911 Hwy. 80 East, Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
The application of Travis Sturdivant, Raley & Associates, for a Minor Plat, Evan McCommon, a .755 acres tract of land located in Section 12, Township 18 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
The application of Reggie Lewis, Raley & Associates, for a Preliminary Plat, St. Charles Court Unit 1B, 0.391 acres located in Sections 17 & 20, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
The application of Beau Hays for a Conditional Use Approval for the sale of high and low content alcohol for on premise consumption at a catering venue located at 515 Barksdale Boulevard, Bossier City, Louisiana.
The application of the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission to consider amending the Unified Development Code to create regulations for mobile food vending (food trucks).
Art Schuldt, Chairman Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission
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BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY BENTON, LOUISIANA MINUTES October 7, 2020 www.bossierparishla.gov The Bossier Parish Police Jury met in regular and legal session on the 7th day of October, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana. The President, Mr. Jimmy Cochran, called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by Mr. Charles Gray, and the pledge of allegiance was led by Mr. Bob Brotherton. Ms. Rachel Hauser, Parish Secretary, called the roll, with all members present as follows: Mr. Glenn Benton Mr. Chris Marsiglia Mr. Bob Brotherton Mr. Mac Plummer Mr. Jimmy Cochran Mr. Doug Rimmer Mr. Jerome Darby Mr. Philip Rodgers Mr. Charles Gray Mr. Tom Salzer Mr. John Ed Jorden Mr. Jack Skaggs *** Others present were Mr. Bill Altimus, Parish Administrator; Mr. Patrick Jackson, Parish Attorney; Mr. Eric Hudson, Assistant Parish Engineer; Ms. Rachel Hauser, Parish Secretary. *** Motion was made by Mr. Rimmer, seconded by Mr. Darby, to adopt the minutes of the September 2, 2020, and September 16, 2020, regular meetings, and the September 16, 2020, Finance Committee meeting, as published. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Mr. Kennith Starnes, Section 8 Housing, presented the Section 8 Housing Annual Agency Plan, and requested approval. He provided additional information on services provided by Section 8 Housing. Motion was made by Mr. Darby, seconded by Mr. Brotherton, to approve the Section 8 Housing Annual Agency Plan, as presented. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously.
*** Ms. Carlotta Askew-Brown, Bossier City-Parish and Benton-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission, stated that Mr. Adolph Young, Zoning Administrator, will be retiring at the end of 2020. She introduced Mr. Jeff Dove who will replace Mr. Young as Zoning Administrator. Mr. Dove provided a brief history of his employment. *** Ms. Hauser announced the public hearing to consider approval of the application of US WiFi to the Benton-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission, for a Planning Approval for a 150’ unmanned wireless internet pole located in Sections 26 and 27, Township 20 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA. (Lot 1, Cypress Creek Ranch Subdivision, Unit No. 1). The application received a favorable recommendation from the Benton-Parish MPC. This matter was tabled on September 16, 2020. Mr. Hudson stated that all issues with the location and access to the internet pole have been addressed and resolved. He stated that access to the internet pole sight will be from Linton Cutoff Road. He further stated that he has been provided with the requested information on the internet pole structure, as well as the radius of the affected area in the event the pole falls. Mr. Hudson stated that it has been determined that the pole will not have an adverse affect on surrounding homes. There being no opposition, motion was made by Mr. Rodgers, seconded by Mr. Marsiglia, to approve the application of US WiFi to the Benton-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission, for a Planning Approval for a 150’ unmanned wireless internet pole located on Lot 1, Cypress Creek Ranch Subdivision, Unit No. 1, in Sections 26 and 27, Township 20 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 4790 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PLANNING APPROVAL FOR A 150-FOOT UNMANNED WIRELESS INTERNET POLE TO BE LOCATED ON LOT 1, CYPRESS CREEK RANCH SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 1, IN SECTIONS 26 AND 27, TOWNSHIP 20 NORTH, RANGE 13 WEST, BOSSIER PARISH, LA WHEREAS, US WiFi has applied to the Bossier Parish Police Jury for Planning Approval for a 150-foot unmanned wireless internet pole to be located on Lot 1, Cypress Creek Ranch Subdivision, Unit No. 1, in Sections 26 and 27, Township 20 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA; and WHEREAS, the application has been approved by the Benton-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, a public hearing for the application was held by the Bossier Parish Police Jury on October 7, 2020. SECTION 1. That the Planning Approval for a 150-foot unmanned wireless internet pole to be located on Lot 1, Cypress Creek Ranch Subdivision, Unit No. 1, in Sections 26 and 27, Township 20 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA, is hereby approved. The Ordinance was offered by Mr. Rodgers, seconded by Mr. Marsiglia. Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 7th day of October, 2020. RACHEL D. HAUSER JIMMY COCHRAN, PRESIDENT PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY *** Ms. Hauser announced the public hearing to consider approval of the application of Joe E. Ford, Jr., to the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission, for a zoning amendment to change the zoning classification of a certain tract of land being 3.455 acres, more or less, located in Section 21, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA, from R-A, Residence-Agricultural District, to B-1, Business, Commercial Office District, for a proposed office complex. The application received a favorable recommendation from the Bossier City-Parish MPC. Mr. Bruce Easterly stated that he is a co-owner of the 3.455-acre tract of land which is located at the corner of Airline Drive and Deen Point Road, west side of Willow Chute Bayou. After further discussion, and there being no objection, motion was made by Mr. Skaggs, seconded by Mr. Plummer, to approve the application of Joe E. Ford, Jr., to the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission, for a zoning amendment to change the zoning classification of a certain tract of land being 3.455 acres, more or less, located in Section 21, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA, from R-A, Residence-Agricultural District, to B-1, Business, Commercial Office District, for a proposed office complex. The President called for public comment. There being none, motion carried with the following votes recorded: AYES: Mr. Benton, Mr. Brotherton, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Darby, Mr. Gray, Mr. Jorden, Mr. Marsiglia, Mr. Plummer, Mr. Rimmer, Mr. Salzer, Mr. Skaggs None NAYS: ABSTAIN: Mr. Rodgers ABSENT: None ORDINANCE NO. 4791 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND BOSSIER PARISH ORDINANCE NO. 4705 OF 2018, WHICH ADOPTED AN AMENDED UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR THE BOSSIER CITY-PARISH METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION AND THE PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND BEING 3.455 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED IN SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 13 WEST, BOSSIER PARISH, LA, FROM R-A, RESIDENCE-AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT, TO B-1, BUSINESS, COMMERCIAL OFFICE DISTRICT, FOR A PROPOSED OFFICE COMPLEX BE IT ORDAINED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session convened on this 7th day of October, 2020, that Ordinance No. 4705 of 2018 (Amended Unified Development Code) of the Police Jury of Bossier Parish, is hereby amended to change the zoning classification of a certain tract of land being 3.455 acres, more or less, located in Section 21, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA, from R-A, Residence-Agricultural District, to B-1, Business, Commercial Office District, for a proposed office complex, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the northeast corner of said Section 21 and proceed North 89°10ʹ26ʺ West along the north line of said Section a distance of 2625.76 feet; thence leaving said Section line proceed South 01°36ʹ32ʺ West a distance of 30.00 feet to the intersection of the east right-of-way of Airline Drive and the south right-of-way of Deen Point Road, said point being the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence proceed South 89°10ʹ26ʺ East along said south right-of-way of Deen Point Road a distance of 247.08 feet to the centerline of Willow Chute Bayou; thence leaving said south right-of-way proceed along the centerline of Willow Chute Bayou the following courses and distances: South 14°47ʹ02ʺ West a distance of 245.98 feet; South 15°47ʹ41ʺ West a distance of 125.11 feet; South 14°00ʹ45ʺ West a distance of 225.61 feet; South 9°30ʹ58ʺ West a distance of 211.89 feet; South 06°31ʹ12ʺ West a distance of 121.59 feet; South 05°33ʹ51ʺ West a distance of 138.87 feet; South 04°20ʹ05ʺ West a distance of 44.85 feet; South 13°29ʹ24ʺ East a distance of 59.33 feet; South 26°48ʹ27ʺ East a distance of 63.33 feet; South 15°52ʹ52ʺ East a distance of 61.40 feet; South 07°49ʹ20ʺ East a distance of 61.86 feet; South 17°58ʹ53ʺ East a distance of 47.35 feet; South 27°56ʹ09ʺ East a distance of 42.15 feet to the North line of Willow Chute Commercial Subdivision, Unit No. 1; Thence leaving said centerline proceed North 88°23ʹ28ʺ West along said north line a distance of 126.76 feet to said east right-of-way of Airline Drive; thence proceed North 01°03ʹ15ʺ East along said east right-of-way a distance of 631.66 feet; thence proceed along said east right-of-way along a curve to the right, said curve having a radius of 35,935.09 feet (chord bearing North 01°08ʹ02ʺ East a distance of 99.82 feet), an arc distance of 99.82 feet; thence proceed North 01°12ʹ48ʺ East along said right-of-way a distance of 256.71 feet; thence proceed North 01°36ʹ32ʺ East along said east right-of-way a distance of 409.56 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Applicant: Joe E. Ford, Jr. Purpose: Office Complex The ordinance was offered by Mr. Skaggs, seconded by Mr. Plummer. It was duly adopted on this 7th day of October, 2020, with the following votes recorded: AYES: Mr. Benton, Mr. Brotherton, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Darby, Mr. Gray, Mr. Jorden, Mr. Marsiglia, Mr. Plummer, Mr. Rimmer, Mr. Salzer, Mr. Skaggs NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Mr. Rodgers ABSENT: None RACHEL D. HAUSER JIMMY COCHRAN, PRESIDENT PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY *** Ms. Hauser announced the public hearing to consider approval of 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, from R-A, Residence-Agricultural District, to B-1, Transition Business District, for a proposed North Bossier Corporate Park. The application received a favorable recommendation from the Benton-Parish MPC. Mr. Ryan Estess, Raley and Associates, Inc., was present. After further discussion, and there being no objection, motion was made by Mr. Rodgers, seconded by Mr. Skaggs, to approve 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, from R-A, Residence-Agricultural District, to B-1, Transition Business District, for a proposed North Bossier Corporate Park. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 4792 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 922 OF 1981, THE BENTON-PARISH METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION ZONING REGULATIONS, 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, FROM R-A, RESIDENCE-AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT, TO B-1, TRANSITION BUSINESS DISTRICT, FOR A PROPOSED NORTH BOSSIER CORPORATE PARK BE IT ORDAINED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session convened on this 7th day of October, 2020, that Ordinance No. 922 of 1981 of the Police Jury of Bossier Parish, Louisiana, is hereby amended 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, from R-A, Residence-Agricultural District, to B-1, Transition Business District, for a proposed North Bossier Corporate Park, being more particularly described as follows: Being a tract of land located in Section 6, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, said tract being more fully described as follows:
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Commencing at a found 5/8ʺ iron rod at the southeast corner of said Section 6, run thence north 89°35ʹ33ʺ west a distance of 936.88 feet to a found 1/2ʺ iron pipe at the point of beginning of the tract herein described: From said point of beginning, run thence North 89°31ʹ16ʺ West a distance of 1554.37 feet to a set 1/2ʺ iron rod on the east right of way of Louisiana Highway No. 3 (Benton Road), thence run along said east right of way the following three calls: North 06°27ʹ02ʺ East a distance of 124.42 feet to a set 1/2ʺ iron rod, North 00°44ʹ24ʺ East a distance of 201.00 feet to a set 1/2ʺ iron rod, North 06°27ʹ02ʺ East a distance of 318.76 feet to a set 1/2ʺ iron rod, thence run South 84°24ʹ26ʺ East a distance of 656.87 feet to a found 1/2ʺ iron rod, thence run North 00°26ʹ31ʺ East a distance of 749.73 feet to a found 3/4ʺ iron pipe, thence run South 83°31ʹ28ʺ East a distance of 36.83 feet to a found 1/2ʺ iron pipe, thence run South 00°30ʹ14ʺ West a distance of 190.71 feet to a found 1/2ʺ iron pipe, thence run South 89°38ʹ00ʺ East a distance of 717.42 feet to a set 1/2ʺ iron rod, thence run along an existing fence the following four calls: South 05°36ʹ34ʺ West a distance of 73.06 feet to an existing fence corner, South 88°59ʹ45ʺ East a distance of 80.23 feet to an existing fence corner, South 66°01ʹ11ʺ East a distance of 87.76 feet to an existing fence corner, South 81°09ʹ20ʺ East a distance of 51.94 feet to a found 1/2ʺ iron pipe, thence run South 06°23ʹ15ʺ West a distance of 1029.22 feet to the point of beginning; Said tract containing 33.161 acres. Applicant: Mr. Ryan Estess, Raley and Associates, Inc. Purpose: North Bossier Corporate Park The ordinance was offered by Mr. Rodgers, seconded by Mr. Skaggs. Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 7th day of October, 2020. RACHEL D. HAUSER JIMMY COCHRAN, PRESIDENT BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY PARISH SECRETARY *** Ms. Hauser announced the public hearing to consider approval of the plat of the proposed development of Duckwater Landing Subdivision, Unit No. 1, located in Section 26, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Mr. Estess stated that the proposed development will be located on the backside of Lakewood Subdivision off Swan Lake Road. Mr. Hudson stated that the developer plans to assist with roadside drainage improvements. He stated that drainage is being reviewed for the entire development, but there are no issues with the proposed Unit No. 1. Mr. Rodgers requested additional information pertaining to the gas valve recently placed in the ditch at Swan Lake Road and Duckwater Landing. Mr. Hudson stated that he will review this matter further. There being no objection, motion was made by Mr. Skaggs, seconded by Mr. Rodgers, to approve the plat of the proposed development of Duckwater Landing Subdivision, Unit No. 1, located in Section 26, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Ms. Hauser announced the public hearing to consider adoption of ordinances amending Chapter 110, Section 98(a) “Subdivisions” and Chapter 42 “Emergency Services” of the Bossier Parish Code of Ordinances, Bossier Parish, LA, to add “Electronic Access for Law Enforcement, Fire and Medical Responders” for gated communities and gated commercial premises. There being no objection, motion was made by Mr. Benton, seconded by Mr. Rimmer, to adopt ordinances amending Chapter 110, Section 98(a) “Subdivisions” and Chapter 42 “Emergency Services” of the Bossier Parish Code of Ordinances, Bossier Parish, LA, to add “Electronic Access for Law Enforcement, Fire and Medical Responders” for gated communities and gated commercial premises. Ordinances to be presented for adoption at a later date. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Motion was made by Mr. Plummer, seconded by Mr. Marsiglia, to schedule a public hearing on November 18, 2020, to consider adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 94 “Commercial Vehicle Enforcement”, Section 94-10(b)(9) “Annual Permits”, of the Bossier Parish Code of Ordinances, to add subsection (h) “Arthur Ray Teague Parkway Permits (ART)”. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Motion was made by Mr. Brotherton, seconded by Mr. Darby, to schedule a public hearing on November 18, 2020, to consider adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 94, Section 10 “Commercial Vehicle Enforcement”, Section 9410(b)(16) “BPPJCVEU 53” of the Bossier Parish Code of Ordinances, to add subsection (d) to adopt the Federal Bridge Formula for the Parish of Bossier. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Motion was made by Mr. Brotherton, seconded by Mr. Jorden, to schedule a public hearing on November 18, 2020, to consider the application of the Haughton Metropolitan Planning Commission to adopt the Unified Development Code. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Motion was made by Mr. Plummer, seconded by Mr. Rodgers, to schedule a public hearing on November 18, 2020, to consider the application of the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission requesting the review and approval of the Highway 80 Corridor Overlay District. (Public hearing date amended to be held on November 4, 2020) The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Motion was made by Mr. Skaggs, seconded by Mr. Rodgers, to schedule a public hearing on November 18, 2020, to consider the application of Mr. Ryan Estess, Raley and Associates, Inc., to the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission, for a zoning amendment to change the zoning classification of a certain tract of land being 9.932 acres, more or less, located in Section 26, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA, from R-LD, Residential Low Density District, to B-1, Business, Commercial Office District. (corner of Swan Lake Road and Duckwater Landing.) The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Motion was made by Mr. Skaggs, seconded by Mr. Plummer, to schedule a public hearing on November 18, 2020, to consider the application of Bayou Spirits and Bistreaux to Geaux for a Conditional Use Approval for the sale of high and low content alcohol for off-premise consumption located at 5520 Airline Drive, Bossier City, LA, a proposed packaged liquor store with frozen prepackaged food sales. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Motion was made by Mr. Jorden, seconded by Mr. Brotherton, to schedule a public hearing on November 18, 2020, to consider the plat of the proposed development of Clarke Subdivision, being a resubdivision of Lot 3, Lawrence Lands Subdivision, and Lot 2, Perkins Estates Subdivision, located in Section 11, Township 20 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Motion was made by Mr. Brotherton, seconded by Mr. Darby, to schedule a public hearing on November 18, 2020, to consider the Minor Plat for Lucky Family Mission, Inc., located in Section 13, Township 17 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish, LA. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Motion was made by Mr. Brotherton, seconded by Mr. Jorden, to schedule a public hearing on November 18, 2020, to consider the Minor Plat for Dream Chaser Maker, LLC, located in Section 10, Township 16 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish, LA. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Motion was made by Mr. Benton, seconded by Mr. Marsiglia, to schedule a public hearing on November 18, 2020, to consider the plat of the proposed development of Red Point Subdivision, Unit No. 2, being a resubdivision of Lot 3, Red Point Subdivision, located in Section 13, Township 18 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish, LA. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Motion was made by Mr. Jorden, seconded by Mr. Brotherton, to schedule a public hearing on November 18, 2020, to consider the site plan for the proposed Dollar General Subdivision, located in Section 32, Township 20 North, Range 11 West, Bossier Parish, LA. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Motion was made by Mr. Rodgers, seconded by Mr. Skaggs, to schedule a public hearing on November 18, 2020, to consider the application of Jason Lillo to the Benton-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission, for a Planning Approval for a 255-foot Self Support Tower with a 10-foot lightning rod, located at 223 Linton Road, Benton, LA. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Motion was made by Mr. Benton, seconded by Mr. Skaggs, to schedule a public hearing on November 18, 2020, to consider approval of the plat of the proposed development of Pelican Pointe Subdivision, Unit No. 1, being a portion of Lots 5 and 6, Williams Subdivision, located in Sections 10 and 15, Township 18 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish, LA. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. ***
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Motion was made by Mr. Rodgers, seconded by Mr. Skaggs, to schedule a public hearing on November 18, 2020, to consider approval of the plat of the proposed development of Fairburn Subdivision, Unit No. 5, being a resubdivision of Lot 2, Fairburn Subdivision, Unit No. 4, located in Section 17, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Mr. Benton, Chairman of the Road/Subdivision Regulations Committee, reported on a meeting of that committee. Committee members attending the Road/Subdivision Regulations Committee meeting were Mr. Benton, Mr. Rodgers, Mr. Marsiglia, Mr. Brotherton, Mr. Jorden, Mr. Plummer, and Mr. Rimmer. Mr. Jackson, Ms. Julie Gill, Mr. Mark Coutee, Mr. Pat Culverhouse, Mr. Altimus, Mr. Larry Landry, Mr. Russell Craig, Ms. Alana Kendrick, Ms. Carlotta Askew-Brown, and Mr. Daniel Besinaiz were also present. Other Jurors present were Mr. Salzer and Mr. Darby. Mr. Benton stated that the Road/Subdivision Regulations Committee discussed amending Chapter 94 “Commercial Vehicle Enforcement”, Section 94-10(b)(9) “Annual Permits”, of the Bossier Parish Code of Ordinances, to add subsection (h) “Arthur Ray Teague Parkway Permits (ART)”. He stated that there is no fee associated with obtaining an ART permit. *** Mr. Salzer reported on a meeting of the Consolidated Waterworks/Sewerage District No. 1 Board of Appeals. Mr. Salzer, Mr. Darby, Mr. Plummer, Ms. Shelby Irby, Ms. Julie Gill, Ms. Jessica Aldridge and Mr. Jackson were present at this hearing. Ms. Irby provided the board with information for Mr. Randall Searcy at 546 Chinquipin Drive, Bossier City, LA. No one was present on behalf of the customer to discuss this matter. Ms. Irby stated that Mr. Searcy made a payment in the amount of $300.00 on July 14, 2020. She stated that Mr. Searcy has made no effort to establish a payment arrangement for the past due amount of $227.78, and recommends that sewer service be disconnected. Mr. Salzer stated that it is the recommendation of the Board of Appeals to disconnect sewer service at 546 Chinquipin Drive, Bossier City, LA, resulting in the home being condemned and uninhabitable, unless payment of $227.78 is received within 10 days. The customer will be responsible for any fees associated with reconnection of sewer service. Sewer service will be disconnected on or about October 19, 2020. Motion was made by Mr. Salzer, seconded by Mr. Plummer, to uphold the recommendation of the Consolidated Waterworks/Sewerage District No. 1 Board of Appeals, to disconnect sewer service at 546 Chinquipin Drive, Bossier City, LA, resulting in the home being condemned and uninhabitable, unless payment of $227.78 is received within 10 days. The Chairman called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Ms. Irby provided the board with information for Ms. Megan Stovall at 812 Entrada, Bossier City, LA. No one was present on behalf of the customer to discuss this matter. Ms. Irby stated that there has been no payment from Ms. Stovall, and there has been no effort made to establish a payment arrangement. Ms. Irby stated that Ms. Stovall’s past due balance is $515.44, and recommends that sewer service be disconnected. Mr. Salzer stated that it is the recommendation of the Board of Appeals to disconnect sewer service at 812 Entrada, Bossier City, LA, resulting in the home being condemned and uninhabitable, unless payment of $515.44 is received within 10 days. The customer will be responsible for any fees associated with reconnection of sewer service. Sewer service will be disconnected on or about October 19, 2020. Motion was made by Mr. Salzer, seconded by Mr. Plummer, to uphold the recommendation of the Consolidated Waterworks/Sewerage District No. 1 Board of Appeals, to disconnect sewer service at 812 Entrada, Bossier City, LA, resulting in the home being condemned and uninhabitable, unless payment of $515.44 is received within 10 days. The Chairman called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Ms. Irby provided the board with information for Mr. Tony English at 108 Ironwood, Bossier City, LA. No one was present on behalf of the customer to discuss this matter. Ms. Irby stated that there has been no payment from Mr. English, and there has been no effort made to establish a payment arrangement. Ms. Irby stated that Mr. English’s past due balance is $328.73, and recommends that sewer service be disconnected. Mr. Salzer stated that it is the recommendation of the Board of Appeals to disconnect sewer service at 108 Ironwood, Bossier City, LA, resulting in the home being condemned and uninhabitable, unless payment of $328.73 is received within 10 days. The customer will be responsible for any fees associated with reconnection of sewer service. Sewer service will be disconnected on or about October 19, 2020. Motion was made by Mr. Salzer, seconded by Mr. Plummer, to uphold the recommendation of the Consolidated Waterworks/Sewerage District No. 1 Board of Appeals, to disconnect sewer service at 108 Ironwood, Bossier City, LA, resulting in the home being condemned and uninhabitable, unless payment of $328.73 is received within 10 days. The Chairman called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Ms. Irby provided the board with information for Mr. Bertrome Travis, Jr., at 212 Colonel Burt Dr., Benton, LA. No one was present on behalf of the customer to discuss this matter. Ms. Irby stated that a payment was made on this account in the amount of $221.59 on September 16, 2020, but there has been no additional payment on this account and no effort has been made to establish a payment arrangement. Ms. Irby stated that due to non-payment for sewer service in 2019, legal proceedings were brought against Mr. Travis. Ms. Irby stated that Mr. Travis’ past due balance is $225.05, and recommends that sewer service be disconnected. Mr. Salzer stated that it is the recommendation of the Board of Appeals to disconnect sewer service at 212 Colonel Burt Dr., Benton, LA, resulting in the home being condemned and uninhabitable, unless payment of $225.05 is received within 10 days. The customer will be responsible for any fees associated with reconnection of sewer service. Sewer service will be disconnected on or about October 19, 2020. Motion was made by Mr. Salzer, seconded by Mr. Plummer, to uphold the recommendation of the Consolidated Waterworks/Sewerage District No. 1 Board of Appeals, to disconnect sewer service at 212 Colonel Burt Dr., Benton, LA, resulting in the home being condemned and uninhabitable, unless payment of $225.05 is received within 10 days. The Chairman called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Ms. Irby provided the board with information for Mr. Sean Loscudo at 4038 False River Dr., Bossier City, LA. No one was present on behalf of the customer to discuss this matter. Ms. Irby stated that there has been no payment from Mr. Loscudo, and there has been no effort made to establish a payment arrangement. Ms. Irby stated that Mr. Loscudo’s past due balance is $359.79, and recommends that sewer service be disconnected. Mr. Salzer stated that it is the recommendation of the Board of Appeals to disconnect sewer service at 4038 False River Dr., Bossier City, LA, resulting in the home being condemned and uninhabitable, unless payment of $359.79 is received within 10 days. The customer will be responsible for any fees associated with reconnection of sewer service. Sewer service will be disconnected on or about October 19, 2020. Motion was made by Mr. Salzer, seconded by Mr. Plummer, to uphold the recommendation of the Consolidated Waterworks/Sewerage District No. 1 Board of Appeals, to disconnect sewer service at 4038 False River Dr., Bossier City, LA, resulting in the home being condemned and uninhabitable, unless payment of $359.79 is received within 10 days. The Chairman called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Mr. Salzer stated that the following sewer customers are currently on a payment plan: Mr. Joseph Mondello, IV Mr. Paul McCarty Mr. Doyle McGee Mr. John White Ms. Shemika Caldwell (Owens) Mr. Salzer stated that any customers that fail to make a payment on the payment plan as agreed upon, their service will be subject to a 10-day disconnect. *** Motion was made by Mr. Plummer, seconded by Mr. Brotherton, to approve the following applications for renewal of Bossier Parish beer/liquor licenses for the year 2021. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. Each application has been approved by the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Department and the Health Department. Brookshires Food Store #57 – Beer and Liquor Countryside Exxon – Beer and Liquor Crawfish Palace – Beer and Liquor Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant – Beer and Liquor Winfield Road Grocery – Beer Our Place Bar & Grill – Beer Camp Joy Store – Beer Four Way Country Club – Beer Four Way Country Store – Beer Neighbors – Beer Willow Chute Grocery – Beer and Liquor Wilson’s Bistineau Inn - Beer *** Motion was made by Mr. Salzer, seconded by Mr. Brotherton, to approve the following applications for renewal of Bossier Parish beer/liquor licenses for the year 2021, subject to approval by the health department. The application has been approved by the Sheriff’s Department. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. Pull-Up Liquor Brooks Lakeview Inn *** Mr. Rimmer stated that a term has expired on the Bossier Parish Library Board of Control, and recommended that Mr. Bob Brotherton be appointed to the Bossier Parish Library Board of Control to fill the expired term. After further discussion, motion was made by Mr. Rimmer, seconded by Mr. Jorden, to approve the appointment of Mr. Bob Brotherton to the Bossier Parish Library Board of Control, term to expire October 1, 2025. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast,
and the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Brotherton stated that Ms. Sally Namie has submitted her resignation effective immediately from the Bossier Parish Library Board of Control. He recommended that Mr. Doug Rimmer be appointed to the Bossier Parish Library Board of Control to fill the vacancy due to the resignation of Ms. Sally Namie. After further discussion, motion was made by Mr. Brotherton, seconded by Mr. Jorden, to accept the resignation of Ms. Sally Namie from the Bossier Parish Library Board of Control effective immediately, and approve the appointment of Mr. Doug Rimmer to the Bossier Parish Library Board of Control to fill the unexpired term of Ms. Sally Namie, term to expire October 1, 2023. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Benton stated that it has come to his attention that one of the existing board members for the Bossier Parish Library Board of Control does not reside in the Parish of Bossier. It was confirmed that a board member must reside in the Parish of Bossier in order to serve on the Bossier Parish Library Board of Control. Mr. Benton stated that he will provide additional information to Mr. Jackson. *** Ms. Hauser advised that Mr. E.T. “Scooter” Rushing has submitted his resignation as Constable District 1 effective September 30, 2020. She stated that Mr. Robert Harvey Wright is the only candidate that qualified for Constable District 1 in the upcoming November 3, 2020, election. Mr. Jackson stated that due to Mr. Wright being the only candidate for Constable District 1, by default he will become Constable District 1 at the beginning of 2021. He stated that Mr. Rushing submitted his resignation and will not be serving out the remainder of his term, which would be December 31, 2020. Motion was made by Mr. Plummer, seconded by Mr. Rimmer, to approve the interim appointment of Mr. Robert Harvey Wright to the Bossier Parish Constable District 1 to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. E.T. “Scooter” Rushing. The President called for public comment. Mr. Darby stated that in the past, the police jury vets anyone being considered as an appointment for Constable or Justice of the Peace. Ms. Hauser stated that Mr. Wright qualified with no opposition for Constable District 1 in the upcoming election. Mr. Rimmer stated that he personally knows Mr. Wright and feels that he will be an asset to Bossier Parish. Votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Ms. Hauser stated that Mr. Hector Echegoyen has submitted his resignation as Constable District 5 effective October 2, 2020. She stated that Mr. David D. Hamm is the only candidate that qualified for Constable District 5 in the upcoming November 3, 2020, election, and that due to Mr. Hamm being the only candidate for Constable District 5, by default he will become Constable District 5 at the beginning of 2021. Motion was made by Mr. Jorden, seconded by Mr. Skaggs, to approve the interim appointment of Mr. David D. Hamm to the Bossier Parish Constable District 5 to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Hector Echegoyen, effective October 2, 2020. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Motion was made by Mr. Skaggs, seconded by Mr. Benton, to adopt an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 4778, previously approved on July 15, 2020, to correct typographical errors. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 4793 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4778 PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ON JULY 15, 2020, WHICH AMENDED CHAPTER 10 OF THE BOSSIER PARISH CODE OF ORDINANCES “AMUSEMENTS AND ENTERTAINMENTS”, BY ADDING SECTIONS 53 AND 54 TO ARTICLE IV “PARADES AND PUBLIC DEMONSTRATIONS” TO CORRECT THE COURTHOUSE GROUND DEFINITION IN SECTION 10-53(a) “COURTHOUSE GROUNDS” BE IT ORDAINED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session on this 7th day of October, 2020, that it does hereby amend Ordinance No. 4778 of July 15, providing for the amendment to Chapter 10 of the Bossier Parish Code of Ordi2020, nances, “Amusements and Entertainments”, by adding Sections 53 and 54 to Article IV “Parades And Public Demonstrations”, to correct the courthouse ground definition in Section 10-53(a), and is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 10-53(a), be and is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 10-53. Courthouse grounds. (a) The parish courthouse grounds are defined as: the city block within the Town of Benton and bordered between Highway 3 on the West, Palmetto Road on the East, Burt Boulevard to the south and Courthouse Drive on the north, including parking lots immediately adjacent thereto, less and except any street rights-of-way, including sidewalks, belonging to or maintained by the Parish of Bossier. The ordinance was offered by Mr. Skaggs, seconded by Mr. Benton. Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 7th day of October, 2020. RACHEL D. HAUSER JIMMY COCHRAN, PRESIDENT PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY *** Motion was made by Mr. Benton, seconded by Mr. Brotherton, to approve the Certificate of Substantial Completion for Project No. 2020-101, Glendale Lane Street Improvements, Phase II, and to authorize the execution of documents. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal sesth sion on this 7 day of October, 2020, that it does hereby approve the Certificate of Substantial Completion for Project No. 2020-101, Glendale Lane Street Improvements, Phase II. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that William R. Altimus, Parish Administrator, and Jimmy Cochran, President, be and is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents in connection with said Certificate of Substantial Completion. The resolution was offered by Mr. Benton, seconded by Mr. Brotherton. Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 7th day of October, 2020. RACHEL D. HAUSER JIMMY COCHRAN, PRESIDENT PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY *** Motion was made by Mr. Rodgers, seconded by Mr. Skaggs, to accept the streets (concrete cul-de-sac) and drainage in Jamestowne Subdivision, Unit No. 4, into the parish road system for permanent maintenance. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Motion was made by Mr. Rodgers, seconded by Mr. Skaggs, to accept the streets (asphalt) and drainage in Jamestowne Subdivision, Unit No. 4, into the parish road system for permanent maintenance. The President called for public comment. Mr. Hudson stated that a four-year maintenance bond is being required for the asphalt streets. Votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 4794 WHEREAS, the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session conth vened on the 7 day of October, 2020, has received a request from 3 Gen Construction, that the parish accept into its system for permanent maintenance, the streets and drainage in Jamestowne Subdivision, Unit No. 4; and WHEREAS, the said streets and drainage have been completed in accordance with the specifications of the Bossier Parish Police Jury; and WHEREAS, a two-year maintenance bond has been executed in favor of the Bossier Parish Police Jury to guarantee against failure of said streets (concrete cul-de-sac) and drainage and a four-year maintenance bond has been executed in favor of the Bossier Parish Police Jury to guarantee against failure of said streets (asphalt) and drainage as to material and workmanship as required by Chapter 110, Section 110-201 of the Bossier Parish Code of Ordinance. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury that it does accept the two-year and four-year maintenance bond of 3 Gen Construction, LLC, including labor and materials, for the above captioned streets and drainage. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Bossier Parish Police Jury does hereby accept into the parish maintenance system for continuous maintenance, streets and drainage located in Jamestowne Subdivision, Unit No. 4, Bossier Parish, Louisiana: Newport Lane – 0.184 miles (asphalt and concrete cul-de-sac, curb and gutter) BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this ordinance be recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Court, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, together with the maintenance bond. The ordinance was offered by Mr. Rodgers, seconded by Mr. Skaggs. Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 7th day of October, 2020. RACHEL D. HAUSER JIMMY COCHRAN, PRESIDENT PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY *** Motion was made by Mr. Salzer, seconded by Mr. Darby, to approve the Transfer Deed/Donation from the Bossier Parish Police Jury to the City of Bossier City for an existing lift station being located on a 0.010-acre, or 442.7 square feet, tract of land on Viking Drive, and to authorize the execution of documents. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session on this 7th day of October, 2020, that William R. Altimus, Parish Administrator, or Jimmy Cochran, President, be and is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the Bossier Parish Police Jury, a Transfer Deed/Donation from the Bossier Parish Police Jury to the City of Bossier City for an existing lift station being located on a 0.010-acre, or 442.7 square feet, tract of land on Viking Drive. The resolution was offered by Mr. Salzer, seconded by Mr. Darby. Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 7th day of October, 2020. RACHEL D. HAUSER JIMMY COCHRAN, PRESIDENT PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY *** Motion was made by Mr. Rodgers, seconded by Mr. Marsiglia, to approve Supplement No. 1 of Denmon Engineering Company, Inc., in the amount of $20,000.00 for engineering services for the Palmetto Road Widening-Phase II Project, and to authorize the execution of documents. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal ses-
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sion on this 7th day of October, 2020, that it does hereby approve Supplement No. 1 of Denmon Engineering Company, Inc., in the amount of $20,000.00 for engineering services for the Palmetto Road Widening-Phase II Project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that William R. Altimus, Parish Administrator, or Jimmy Cochran, President, is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents in connection with said Supplemental Agreement No. 1. The resolution was offered by Mr. Rodgers, seconded by Mr. Marsiglia. Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 7th day of October, 2020. RACHEL D. HAUSER JIMMY COCHRAN, PRESIDENT PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY *** Motion was made by Mr. Rodgers, seconded by Mr. Skaggs, to accept the proposal of Professional Service Industries, Inc., in the amount of $10,000.00 for providing material testing for Project No. 2020-106, Palmetto Road Turn Lanes, and to authorize the execution of documents. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session on this 7th day of October, 2020, that William R. Altimus, Parish Administrator, or Jimmy Cochran, President, be and is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the Bossier Parish Police Jury, any and all documents or contracts in connection with the proposal of Professional Service Industries, Inc., in the amount of $10,000.00 for providing material testing for Project No. 2020-106, Palmetto Road Turn Lanes. The resolution was offered by Mr. Rodgers, seconded by Mr. Skaggs. Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 7th day of October, 2020. RACHEL D. HAUSER JIMMY COCHRAN, PRESIDENT PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY *** Mr. Hudson presented a request for a variance of parish regulations to allow a home to be built below the road surface level at 1566 Wafer Road, Haughton, LA. He stated that the home will be built 11 feet above the Base Flood Elevation, but will be 2 to 3 feet below the road surface level. Mr. Hudson recommended approval of the request for a variance. Motion was made by Mr. Benton, seconded by Mr. Marsiglia, to approve the request of a variance of parish regulations to allow a home to be built below the road surface level at 1566 Wafer Road, Haughton, LA. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Mr. Hudson presented a request for a variance of parish regulations to allow a home to be built below the road surface level at 2014 Chelsea Road, Benton, LA. He stated that current plans provide for the home to be built at 200.8 feet and he recommends that the home be built at 201 feet to provide for additional areas for grading around the home. He further stated that he will need to make minor changes to a drainage inlet as well. Mr. Hudson recommended approval of the request for a variance, subject to the above recommendations. Ms. Sandra Lee, FBL & Associates, Inc., was present. Mr. Skaggs asked if there is any objection to the adjustments as recommended by Mr. Hudson. Ms. Lee stated that they will make the adjustments as recommended. Motion was made by Mr. Skaggs, seconded by Mr. Rimmer, to approve the request of a variance of parish regulations to allow a home to be built below the road surface level at 2014 Chelsea Road, Benton, LA, subject to the finished floor elevation of the home being 201 feet. The President called for public comment. There being none, motion carried with the following votes recorded: AYES: Mr. Benton, Mr. Brotherton, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Darby, Mr. Gray, Mr. Jorden, Mr. Marsiglia, Mr. Plummer, Mr. Rimmer, Mr. Salzer, Mr. Skaggs None NAYS: ABSTAIN: Mr. Rodgers ABSENT: None *** Motion was made by Mr. Benton, seconded by Mr. Skaggs, to approve a Standard Form of Agreement between Consolidated Waterworks/Sewerage District No. 1 of the Parish of Bossier and Denmon Engineering Company, Inc., for design and construction of wastewater collection system-expansion of north sewer system and expansion of Highway 80 East sewer system, and to authorize the execution of documents. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal sesth sion on this 7 day of October, 2020, that it does hereby approve a Standard Form of Agreement between Consolidated Waterworks/Sewerage District No. 1 of the Parish of Bossier and Denmon Engineering Company, Inc., for design and construction of wastewater collection system-expansion of north sewer system and expansion of Highway 80 East sewer system. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that William R. Altimus, Parish Administrator, or Jimmy Cochran, President, be and is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents in connection with said agreement. The resolution was offered by Mr. Benton, seconded by Mr. Skaggs. Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 7th day of October, 2020. JIMMY COCHRAN, PRESIDENT RACHEL D. HAUSER PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY *** Mr. Altimus provided information on an opportunity for extension of the Arthur Ray Teague Parkway walking trail to Parkway High School and across Highway 71 to Golden Meadows Subdivision. He stated that the police jury recently approved funds for engineering services for design of a pedestrian bridge over Arthur Ray Teague Parkway to tie into Plantation Estates Subdivision. Mr. Altimus stated that the Red River Waterway Commission has received funds in the amount of $40 million for recreational purposes with the Red River Waterway Commission matching the $40 million. He stated that there is a possibility for funding in the amount of $80 million to be used for projects along the Red River. He provided additional information pertaining to possible projects along Red River. Mr. Altimus stated that an item will be placed on the October 21, 2020, police jury meeting to consider approval of the funding. *** Jurors were provided a copy of district highway reports. *** Mr. Altimus stated that the Budget Workshop for the police jury is scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 2020, immediately following the police jury meeting. *** Mr. Altimus provided the police jurors with the PAR Guide to the 2020 Constitutional Amendments which will be on the November 3, 2020, ballot. He stated that the PAR Guide is also provided on the police jury website for the public’s viewing at www.bossierparishla.gov, and on police jury social media. Mr. Altimus stated that the PAR Guide provides information on how a vote for or against would affect the constitutional amendments. *** Mr. Hudson provided a report on the Linton Road Bridge over Black Bayou project. He stated that the project will let on November 18, 2020, and it is anticipated that construction will begin after the first of the year with the bridge being closed for approximately one year. He further stated that a request has been made to the State for the project to be a calendar year project in order to minimize disruption to the traveling public. *** Mr. Hudson provided a report on parish projects. He stated that Swan Lake Road Bridge at Poole Road project should be complete soon. He further stated that the Swan Lake Road at Legacy Elementary School for the Swan Lake Road Realignment at Flat River project should be complete by the end of the year. *** Mr. Hudson requested that the agenda be amended to consider acceptance of the streets and drainage for The Crossing at Wemple Subdivision, Unit No. 4, into the parish road system for permanent maintenance. Motion was made by Mr. Marsiglia, seconded by Mr. Skaggs, to amend the agenda to consider acceptance of the streets and drainage for The Crossing at Wemple Subdivision, Unit No. 4, into the parish road system for permanent maintenance. The President called for public comment. There being none, motion carried with the following votes recorded: AYES: Mr. Benton, Mr. Brotherton, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Darby, Mr. Gray, Mr. Jorden, Mr. Marsiglia, Mr. Plummer, Mr. Rimmer, Mr. Rodgers, Mr. Salzer, Mr. Skaggs NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None *** Motion was made by Mr. Marsiglia, seconded by Mr. Skaggs, to accept the streets and drainage for The Crossing at Wemple Subdivision, Unit No. 4, into the parish road system for permanent maintenance. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 4795 WHEREAS, the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session conth vened on the 7 day of October, 2020, has received a request from Specialty Trackhoe & Dozer Service, Inc., that the parish accept into its system for permanent maintenance, the streets and drainage in The Crossing at Wemple Subdivision, Unit No. 4; and WHEREAS, the said streets and drainage have been completed in accordance with the specifications of the Bossier Parish Police Jury; and WHEREAS, a two-year maintenance bond has been executed in favor of the Bossier Parish Police Jury to guarantee against failure of said streets and drainage as to material and workmanship as required by Chapter 110, Section 110-201 of the Bossier Parish Code of Ordinance. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury that it does accept the two-year maintenance bond of Specialty Trackhoe & Dozer Service, Inc., including labor and materials, for the above captioned streets and drainage. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Bossier Parish Police Jury does hereby accept into the parish maintenance system for continuous maintenance, streets and drainage located in The Crossing at Wemple Subdivision, Unit No. 4, Bossier Parish, Louisiana:
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Arbor Place – 0.024 miles Stacey Lane – 0.247 miles BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this ordinance be recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Court, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, together with the maintenance bond. The ordinance was offered by Mr. Marsiglia, seconded by Mr. Skaggs. Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 7th day of October, 2020. RACHEL D. HAUSER JIMMY COCHRAN, PRESIDENT PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY *** Mr. Mark Coutee, Public Works Director, presented an update on activities of the highway department and on several road projects in the parish. *** Mr. Brotherton stated that Trailblazer RC&D will be sponsoring a waterfowl workshop at 6:00 p.m., Monday, October 19, 2020, at the Sheriff Substation located on Viking Drive. *** Mr. Rodgers requested that a Broadband Study Committee meeting be scheduled, with the date and time to be determined at a later date. *** There being no further business to come before the Bossier Parish Police th Jury in regular and legal session on this 7 day of October, 2020, the meeting was adjourned by the President at 2:55 p.m. RACHEL D. HAUSER JIMMY COCHRAN, PRESIDENT BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY PARISH SECRETARY October 28, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BOSSIER CITY STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 20, 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, October 20, 2020 at 3:00 PM
Invocation was given by Council Member Scott Irwin
Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Thomas Harvey Roll Call as follows:
Present: Honorable, Vice President Don Williams, Honorable Councilors Timothy Larkin, Scott Irwin, Jeffery Darby (virtual), Jeff Free and Thomas Harvey
Absent: Honorable, President David Montgomery, Jr.,
Also Present: Mayor, Lorenz Walker, City Attorney, Jimmy Hall and City Clerk, Phyllis McGraw
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. Harvey
reading.
Motion to approve Minutes of the October 6, 2020, and dispense with the
Seconded by Mr. Free
No comment
Vote in favor of motion is unanimous
By: Mr. Harvey Motion to amend Agenda to change wording on items #2-5 under unfinished business from introduce to adopt and first reading to final reading. Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous
By: Mr. Harvey Motion to approve Agenda as amended. Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous
GENERAL FUND PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET EXPENDITURES City Council Public Affairs Finance Department Purchasing Division Human Resources Department Legal Department City Court City Marshal Community Development Department Fleet Services Department Municipal Building Department Information Services Division Engineering Department Traffic Engineering Division Permits & Inspections Division Police Department Fire Department Public Works Administration Street Division Recreation Department Payments to Governmental & Other Agencies Transfer to Metropolitan Planning Commission Debt Service Total Expenditures
General Office Supplies SECTION 2: The adoption of this budget be, and the same is hereby declared to operate Computer Supplies Printing as an appropriation of the amounts herein set for the purposes therein stated. Postage SECTION 3: This Ordinance shall become effective after its promulgation all in the man- Memberships / Subscriptions Operating Supplies ner and form prescribed by law. Fuel & Oil Communications/Telephone SECTION 4: This Ordinance was duly read to the City Council of the City of Bossier City Mobile Phones and considered section by section, then as a whole, and adopted on the 20th, day of Oc- Wireless Laptops tober, 2020 by the following vote: Employment Physicals Public Records Checks Equipment Rental AYES: Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby (Virtual), Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Computer Software Harvey Equipment Maintenance NAYS: none Vehicle Maintenance ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Travel and Training ABSTAIN: none Consultant Fees - EAP General Insurance ____________________________ Other Expenses Don Williams, Vice President Total ___________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk LEGAL DEPARTMENT-06 CITY COUNCIL -01 PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET Proposed 2021 Budget Salaries Salaries 137,421 FICA and Medicare Insurance 2,400 Retirement Car & Phone Allowance FICA/Medicare 10,513 Group Insurance 9,384 General Office Supplies Retirement Group Insurance 64,772 Computer Supplies General Office Supplies 1,422 Postage Computer Supplies 47 Books/Periodicals 95 Memberships/Subscriptions Postage 3,317 General Operating Supplies Books/Periodicals Memberships/Subscriptions 948 Communications/Telephone Operating Supplies 2,843 Mobile Phones 3,412 Wireless Laptops Telephone Communications Wireless Laptops 948 Legals 17,059 Equipment Rental Advertising Equipment Rental 3,412 Travel & Training Computer Software and Maintenance 18,000 Legal Fees Repair and Maintenance 237 General Insurance 10,000 Other Expenses Travel & Training General Insurance 13,200 Recording Fees 474 Total Other Expenses 299,903 Total PUBLIC AFFAIRS -02 PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET
Ceremonial Matters/Recognition of guests-
Renee Hall – reported to the Council problems that are occurring with the Cypress Black Bayou Recreation and Water Conservation District Board and director.
Salaries FICA and Medicare Insurance Walt Bigby – Cypress Black Bayou Recreation and Water Conservation District Bossier Retirement City appointment, Board member, spoke about Board perspective and that he couldn’t Group Insurance comment on ongoing litigation. General Office Supplies Computer Supplies Sandi Franks updated Board on the Women’s War Memorial unveiling that will be held Printing on Veterans Day and invited everyone to the ceremony. Postage Committee Reports – Books / Periodicals Memberships / Subscriptions Ben Rauschenbach gave monthly project report going over all the various projects ongo- Operating Supplies ing in the city. Chris LaCroix and Haden Case with Atakapa went over the storm drain Fuel & Oil cleaning going on throughout the city. Telephone Mobile Phone Service Unfinished Business – Wireless Laptops Equipment Rental Equipment Maintenance ORDINANCE NO. 136 OF 2020 Vehicle Maintenance Software Maintenance Travel & Training An Ordinance adopting detailed estimate and exhibition of the various items of receipts Professional Affiliations and expenditures for the City of Bossier City, Louisiana, for the fiscal year beginning JanGeneral Insurance uary 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021, to serve as a budget of expenditures durMarketing & Promotional ing said fiscal year and appropriating the amounts herein set forth as a budget of Professional Lobbyist expenditures. Other Expenses Office Equipment Total BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA IN SESSION CONVENED THAT:
SECTION 1: The following detailed estimate of receipts and expenditures for the City of Bossier City, Louisiana for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021, and the same is hereby adopted to serve as a budget of expenditures for said City for said fiscal year, to wit: GENERAL FUND PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET Proposed 2021 REVENUES Budget Ad Valorem Taxes 14,600,000 Prior Year Ad Valorem Taxes 300,000 Tax Penalty Interest 95,000 Sales Taxes 30,740,600 Utility Taxes 4,000,000 Telephone 85,000 Chain Store Tax 95,000 2% Fire Insurance Refund (was old pension) 250,000 Cable T.V. 640,000 Occupational Licenses 1,850,000 Bonded Contractor License 87,000 Insurance Licenses 850,000 Spec Funds from St of La. Traffic Signals 175,000 Beer Excise Tax 120,000 Liquor & Beer Licenses 75,000 Louisiana Downs 40,000 Permit Fees 858,840 Louisiana Downs, Slots 375,000 Video Poker 360,000 Grant Income 140,000 FHA in Lieu of Taxes 75,000 General & Administrative 508,000 Public Safety Income 225,000 Engineering Fees 70,000 Parks & Recreation Income 250,000 Court Fines 650,000 Interest Earned 75,000 Transfer from Alternative Fuel Fund 21,400 Other Income 100,000 State Supplemental Pay 1,832,280 Other Transfers 1,075,000 Total Revenues 60,618,120
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Group Insurance General Office Supplies Proposed Printing 2021 Postage Budget Books/Periodicals Memberships 299,903 General Operating Supplies 488,114 Fuel & Oil 983,356 Communications/Telephone 197,440 Wireless Communication(Laptops) 508,596 Legal Notices 446,778 Equipment Rental 985,470 Computer Software 1,212,211 Equipment Maintenance 252,977 Vehicle Maintenance 1,169,644 Travel & Training 1,911,048 General Insurance 1,232,177 Other Expenses 1,190,999 Total 1,343,122 858,840 21,290,986 HUMAN RESOURCES -05 16,338,709 PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET 326,174 350,021 2,858,036 1,960,980 Salaries 250,000 FICA and Medicare Insurance 4,060,000 Retirement 60,515,582 Group Insurance
FINANCE -03 PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET
Salaries Phone Allowance FICA and Medicare Insurance Retirement Group Insurance General Office Supplies Computer Supplies Printing Postage Books & Periodicals Memberships / Subscriptions Credit Card Fees Operating Supplies Telephone Wireless Communications (Laptop) Legal Notices Computer Software Computer System Equipment Maintenance Equipment Rental Travel & Training Computer Consultant Fees Professional Services/Audit Professional Services/Actuarial Preparation of Tax Rolls General Insurance Other Expenses Total PURCHASING -04 PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET Salaries Phone Allowance FICA and Medicare Insurance Retirement
Proposed 2021 Budget 270,015 20,656 41,852 32,085 1,895 95 237 711 284 3,412 4,265 1,895 4,265 4,265 2,843 4,739 190 948 2,370 3,000 1,422 23,400 1,500 58,000 2,822 948 488,114 Proposed 2021 Budget 432,871 720 33,115 67,095 53,610 5,000 1,000 4,500 26,000 500 2,085 9,000 7,500 4,500 960 20,000 74,000 24,000 1,000 11,000 5,000 1,500 85,000 37,000 35,000 40,400 1,000 983,356
Proposed 2021 Budget 118,400 720 9,058 18,352
CITY COURT -07 PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET
Salaries Court Supplemental Pay Overtime Part-time FICA and Medicare Insurance Retirement Unemployment Group Insurance General Office Supplies Computer Supplies Printing Postage Books/Periodicals General Operating Supplies Communications/Telephone Equipment Rental Audit Fees Consulting Fees Storage Building Rental Equipment Maintenance General Insurance Other Expenses City Court Reimbursement Total
CITY MARSHAL -08 PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET
Salaries Overtime Part Time Educational Incentive Pay State Supplemental Pay FICA and Medicare Insurance Retirement Group Insurance Unemployment General Office Supplies Computer Supplies Postage General Operating Supplies Fuel & Oil Uniforms Communications/Telephone Mobile Phones Other Communications Wireless Laptops Computer Software Equipment Rental Equipment Maintenance Vehicle Maintenance Professional Services General Insurance Other Expenses Marshal Salary Reimbursement Total COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICE -09 PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET Salaries FICA and Medicare Insurance Retirement Group Insurance
1,136 1,200 1,000 1,000 60 500 1,100 400 7,500 500 200 4,500 8,765 100 750 4,800 16,900 500 197,440
Proposed 2021 Budget 258,929 19,808 40,134 61,664 2,369 237 1,000 650 1,000 1,800 2,275 3,000 1,220 480 8,500 22,000 7,200 10,000 300 750 2,000 43,730 18,800 750 508,596 Proposed 2021 Budget 269,223 20,596 41,730 36,325 1,100 100 1,000 28,000 125 2,750 1,500 2,500 960 1,000 3,670 12,000 6,000 16,000 1,200 1,000 446,778 Proposed 2021 Budget 575,213 84,000 1,000 14,000 51,577 103,421 900 131,456 2,000 950 2,000 5,200 17,500 28,000 5,000 5,203 16,500 750 4,500 500 32,800 1,000 (98,000) 985,470 Proposed 2021 Budget 717,678 15,000 22,000 29,000 59,400 64,495 111,240 130,000 2,000 750 450 1,900 2,500 24,000 2,000 3,000 11,373 250 10,000 19,200 9,000 4,500 16,000 15,000 31,000 475 (90,000) 1,212,211
Proposed 2021 Budget 144,020 11,018 22,323 32,426
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Unemployment General Office Supplies Computer Supplies Postage Books/Periodicals Memberships/Subscriptions General Operating Supplies Fuel & Oil Communications/Telephone Advertising/Legals Equipment Rental Vehicle Maintenance Computer Software Maintenance Travel & Training Audit Fees General Insurance Other Expenses Total
FLEET SERVICES -10 PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET
Salaries Overtime Part-time Tool Allowance FICA and Medicare Insurance Retirement Group Insurance Unemployment General Office Supplies Postage General Operating Supplies Fuel & Oil First Aid Supplies Uniforms Electricity Natural Gas Water & Sewer Communications/Telephone Mobile Phones Other Communications Wireless Laptops Equipment Rental Computer Software Building Maintenance Equipment Maintenance Vehicle Maintenance Towing Charges Travel & Training General Insurance Garage Default Other Expenses Total
MUNICIPAL BUILDING -11 PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET
Salaries Overtime FICA and Medicare Insurance Retirement Group Insurance Unemployment General Office Supplies Computer Supplies Postage General Operating Supplies Fuel & Oil First Aid Supplies Uniforms Electricity Natural Gas Water & Sewer Mobile Phone Communications/Telephone Other Communications Wireless Laptops Equipment Rental Building Maintenance Equipment Repair and Maintenance Vehicle Maintenance Travel-Educational General Insurance Other Expenses Total
INFORMATION SERVICES -12 PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET
300 500 100 350 95 2,400 1,800 1,300 2,900 2,400 2,900 2,000 750 1,895 12,000 11,400 100 252,977
Proposed 2021 Budget 630,298 30,000 40,000 1,500 53,688 97,696 138,089 1,895 1,137 379 14,216 14,216 284 8,529 42,647 11,373 4,739 3,127 1,895 569 569 1,327 9,477 8,529 3,791 12,320 237 2,369 32,800 1,000 948 1,169,644 Proposed 2021 Budget 305,185 10,000 24,112 47,304 54,558 1,500 1,025 100 35 12,000 20,000 250 2,000 325,000 14,000 70,000 3,500 14,000 6,000 480 6,000 910,000 22,000 17,000 500 44,000 500 1,911,048
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING - 16 PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET
Salaries
Overtime
Certification Incentive Pay
FICA and Medicare Insurance
Retirement
Group Insurance
10,000 35,265 69,903 75,152 500 8,000 500 500 500 500 18,000 6,000 34,000 7,500 20,000 4,000 103,000 307,000 3,317 130,000 18,954 148,000 30,000 2,000 (251,400) 1,232,177
Salaries FICA and Medicare Insurance Retirement Group Insurance Unemployment General Office Supplies Computer Supplies Printing Postage Books & Periodicals Memberships/Subscriptions General Operating Supplies Uniforms Fuel & Oil Communications/Telephone Mobile Phones Wireless Comm (laptops) Legal Notices Equipment Rental Computer Software Equipment Maintenance Vehicle Maintenance Towing Charges Contract Mowing Charges Travel & Training Consultant Fees Lab Tests
Proposed 2021 Budget 427,398 32,696 66,247 72,334 1,500 2,500 500 3,000 13,000 95 200 4,000 2,000 4,000 730 4,500 200 40,000 13,000 35,000 100 6,500 5,000 190,000 1,000 178,000 20,000
FIRE DEPARTMENT -21
1,422
Printing
PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET
142
190
Postage
Books & Periodicals
284
Membership/Subscriptions
663
General Operating Supplies
5,686
Fuel & Oil
11,373
Electricity-Traffic Signals
18,954
Electricity-Street lights
473,856
Electricity
5,686
Natural Gas
948
Water & Sewer
948
Communications/Telephone
5,307
Mobile Phone Service
1,895
Computer Software
3,791
Wireless (Laptops)
948
Equipment Rental
584
Traffic Signal Maintenance
35,000
Street Light Maintenance
45,000
Street Sign Maintenance
30,000
Pavement Marking Maintenance
85,294
Guard Rail Maintenance
Building Maintenance
Equipment Maintenance
11,373 948
1,422
Vehicle Maintenance
11,373
Travel & Training
1,000
Consultant Fees
250,000
General Insurance
18,800
Other Expenses Total
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Other Equipment Maintenance Contracts Legal Notices Computer System Building Repair and Maintenance Equipment Repair and Maintenance Vehicle Maintenance Proposed Travel & Training 2021 Consultant Fees Budget Coroners Fees Contract Garbage Pickup 208,709 General Insurance 4,500 Community Relations Other Expenses 12,000 Confidential Informant Money Expenses K-9 17,228 Wrecker Services 32,350 Grant Reimbursement 43,552 Total
20,000 37,500 10,000 1,190,999
474
Unemployment
General Office Supplies
1,422
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1,343,122 Proposed 2021
Budget
Salaries
Salaries Overtime FICA and Medicare Insurance 39,609 Retirement 79,479 Group Insurance General Office Supplies 89,463 Postage General Operating Supplies 4,739 Fuel & Oil 2,559 First Aid Supplies Electricity 2,843 Natural Gas 1,895 Water & Sewer Communications/Telephone 1,422 Mobile Phones 616 Legal Notices Equipment Rental 7,582 Computer Software Maintenance 2,843 Building Maintenance Equip Maintenance 6,029 Vehicle Maintenance 14,216 Travel & Training General Insurance 2,369 Other Expenses 6,160 Total
FICA and Medicare Insurance
Group Insurance
Unemployment
General Office Supplies
Printing
Postage
Books/Periodicals
Memberships/Subscriptions
Credit Card Fees
General Operating Supplies
Mobile Phone Service
Wireless Communications
3,791
Equipment Rental
STREET DEPARTMENT-26 PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET
1,895
Equipment Maintenance
1,895
Vehicle Maintenance
6,160
Computer Software Maintenance
16,111
General Insurance
39,300
Travel & Training
Other Expenses
Salaries Overtime Part-time Uniform Allowance Other Additional Pay State Supplemental Pay Salary Reimbursement FICA and Medicare Insurance Hazardous Duty Pay Retirement Group Insurance Unemployment General Office Supplies Computer Supplies Printing Postage Credit Card Fees Books/Periodicals Memberships/Subscriptions General Operating Supplies Ammunition/Firearms Repairs Fuel & Oil Uniforms Jail Food Jail Medical Jail Operating Supplies Jail – Contract Security Water & Sewer Electricity Natural Gas Communications/Telephone Mobile Phones Other Communications Wireless Communications Employment Physicals Vaccinations Hepatitis “B” Equipment Rental Software Maintenance
PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION -25 PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET
5,000
Retirement
Total
Salaries Out of Class pay Part time Holiday Pay Overtime - Premium Hours Regular Overtime - 24 Hours Shift Specialized Training Pay FICA and Medicare Insurance State Supplemental Pay Unemployment Retirement Group Insurance General Office Supplies Computer Supplies Printing Postage Books/Periodicals Memberships/Subscriptions General Operating Supplies Fuel & Oil Uniforms Laundering/Cleaning Electricity Natural Gas Water & Sewer Communications/Telephone Mobile Phones Other Communications Wireless ( Laptops) Physicals/Vaccinations Employee Health Services Legal Notices Equipment Rental Administration-Computer Charges Building Repair and Maintenance Equipment Maintenance Vehicle Maintenance Travel & Training Consultant fees General Insurance Other Expenses Total
512,765
Overtime
Proposed Uniforms 2021 Fuel & Oil Budget 450,986 Communications/Telephone
Salaries Overtime FICA and Medicare Insurance Retirement Group Insurance General Office Supplies Computer Supplies Postage Freight Books/Periodicals Membership/Subscriptions General Operating Supplies Fuel & Oil Communications/Telephone Mobile Phone Service Other Communications Wireless Communications (Laptops) Equipment & Computer Rental Maintenance Contracts-Comp Stware Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Equipment Maintenance Travel & Training Consultant Fees General Insurance Other Expenses Reimbursement for Services Total
ENGINEERING -15 PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET
Recording Fees General Insurance Other Expenses Total
9,600 500
POLICE DEPARTMENT -20 PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET
858,840 Proposed 2021 Budget 10,654,703 450,000 46,592 50,000 139,400 1,002,000 (25,000) 221,235 32,400 3,856,541 1,855,015 4,739 8,274 1,500 5,686 9,477 3,500 4,265 3,317 47,386 47,386 365,000 89,000 37,909 9,477 28,431 9,477 3,791 98,987 7,582 84,450 11,373 170,588 150,000 18,954 948 48,647 215,000
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198,437 1,422 40,278 110,000 9,477 280,000 71,078 18,477 165,000 3,980 698,300 2,500 4,739 15,477 3,791 (100,000) 21,290,986
Proposed 2021 Budget 8,420,381 107,522 5,475 178,850 128,480 163,885 80,592 148,239 797,160 13,505 3,042,651 1,636,229 6,935 3,650 3,577 2,555 5,840 6,205 59,130 131,400 81,030 7,300 138,700 21,900 29,200 55,520 18,250 58,400 29,930 19,345 13,505 1,700 80,000 42,458 65,700 45,990 131,400 78,840 6,000 465,200 6,080 16,338,709
Proposed 2021 Budget 172,317 15,000 14,330 26,709 31,856 850 190 1,422 5,600 25 11,000 1,000 6,300 6,500 1,900 475 1,500 2,500 5,000 2,500 3,600 1,000 14,100 500 326,174
Salaries Overtime FICA and Medicare Insurance Retirement Group Insurance General Office Supplies General Operating Supplies Fuel & Oil First Aid Supplies Uniforms Construction Materials Electricity Natural Gas Water & Sewer Communications Telephone Mobile Phone Service Other Communications Employment Physicals Legal Notices Equipment Rental Building Maintenance Equipment Maintenance Vehicle Maintenance Travel & Training General Insurance Other Expenses Total
Proposed 2021 Budget 86,981 7,500 7,228 13,482 728 474 17,500 30,000 275 1,185 35,000 5,000 1,137 948 1,250 700 237 300 190 3,317 9,477 5,686 42,647 284 76,600 1,895 350,021
Salaries Overtime Part-time inc Skpers&Umps FICA and Medicare Insurance Retirement Group Insurance Unemployment General Office Supplies Credit Card Check Fees First Aid Supplies Membership/Subscriptions Postage General Operating Supplies Fuel & Oil Field Paint Trophies Keys/Locks
Proposed 2021 Budget 991,429 25,000 396,166 108,064 153,671 194,884 948 1,422 4,265 284 95 948 56,863 28,431 15,000 9,477 2,843
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Chemicals Uniforms Youth Sports Uniforms - Employees Concession Purchases - Pools Electricity Natural Gas Water & Sewer Communications/Telephone Other Communications Wireless Communication (Laptops) Equipment Rental Computer Software Maintenance Building Maintenance Grounds Repair and Maintenance Park/Fixture Repair and Maintenance Equipment Maintenance Vehicle Maintenance South Bossier Travel & Training Gym Cleaning North Bossier Tennis Pro Expense Hooter Park Lease General Insurance Other Expenses Total
PAYMENTS TO GOVERNMENTAL & OTHER AGENCIES PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET
Payments to Governmental Agencies Bossier Office of Homeland
Security and Emergency Preparedness
Detention Center Sportran
Department of Veterans Affairs
Volunteers of America
BPSB-School Crossing Guards
Louisiana State University Extension Coop
Tax Renewal/Election Expense
Sub Total
Payments to Others Arts Council
34,000 48,000 7,582 7,582 251,144 11,373 54,020 17,059 474 474 17,059 9,477 94,771 75,817 18,954 23,693 33,170 30,012 1,422 11,373 36,000 14,216 70,100 474 2,858,036
Proposed
Louisiana Municipal Association Dues
150,180
24,800
24,000
Northwest LA Council of Government
70,000
Commission for Women
10,000
Coordinating & Development Council
32,750
Red River Valley Association Barksdale Forward
Shreveport Bossier Military Affairs Council (Airshow)
United Way of Northwest LA
Gingerbread House Advocacy Center
Sub Total
Total Payments to Governmental and
other Agencies
The following Ordinance offered and adopted:
___________________________ Don Williams, Vice President ___________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted:
Ordinance No. 139 Of 2020
By: Mr. Harvey Motion to introduce an Ordinance appropriating Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) from the 2016 Sales Tax Bond for Downtown to improve landscaping and irrigation in the Eastbank District. Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous
The following Resolution offered and adopted:
RESOLUTION 85 Of 2020 AN ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE FUNDING SOURCE OF ORDINANCE NO. 99 OF 2020 FROM THE HOTEL/MOTEL TAX FUND TO THE 2017 LCDA BOND FOR THE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF ONE (1) POLICE COMMUNICATION LANDSCAPING PROJECT FOR THE CENTURYLINK CENTER OFFICER FOR THE BOSSIER CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT.
WHEREAS, the funding source was the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund and will now be the 2017 LCDA Bond; and
WHEREAS, funds are needed for the Landscaping Project for the CenturyLink Center;
The following Ordinance offered and adopted:
Keep Bossier Beautiful
Veteran’s Parade and Honor Ceremony
AYES: Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby (Virtual), Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. ABSTAIN: none
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By: Mr. Larkin Motion to introduce an Ordinance to appropriate $215,000 from the Riverboat Gaming Trust Fund (810) to go to the Streets and Drainage Fund (260) for Street Repairs in all Five Districts. Seconded by Mr. Irwin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 21 of 2019 implemented a requirement assuring that the City department budgets not be exceeded by any hiring of any personnel; and
WHEREAS, the hiring of one (1) Police Communication Officer due to the resignation of one Police Communication Officer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the City Council of Bossier City, WHEREAS, the administration and the department assures that all current 2021 Louisiana, in regular session convened, does hereby approve the change of the funding budgets have been verified and that no authorized salary has been exceeded; and Budget source of Ordinance no. 99 of 2020 from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund to the 2017 LCDA Bond for the landscaping project for the CenturyLink Center. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, 75,000 The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session 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 150,000 convened, was on motion of Mr. Scott Irwin, and seconded by Mr. Timothy Larkin, and was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Jeff Free, and adopted on the 20th, day of October, 2020 by the following vote: seconded by Mr. Thomas Harvey, and adopted on the 20th, day of October, 2020 by the 900,000 following vote: 25,000 AYES: Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby (Virtual), Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none 25,000 ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. AYES: Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby (Virtual), Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none 100,000 ABSTAIN: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. 5,000 ____________________________ ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ 60,000 Don Williams, Vice President Don Williams, Vice President ___________________________ ___________________________ 1,340,000 Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk
130,000
Council on Aging
The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Thomas Harvey and seconded by Mr. Jeff Free, and adopted on the 20th, day of October, 2020 by the following vote:
2,500
1,750
Ordinance No. 140 Of 2020
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE MAYOR LORENZ J. WALKER TO EXECUTE AN ACT OF DONATION TO ACCEPT A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND OWNED BY YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF NORTHWEST LOUISIANA.
WHEREAS, the Young Men’s Christian Association of Northwest Louisiana has authorized a donation of a certain tract of land that they own in close proximity to the Melrose and Plantation Projects; and WHEREAS, the property description is as follows;
From the common corner of Sections 15, 16, 21, and 22, Township 18 North, Range 13 West, run thence West along the line common to Sections 16 and 21, a distance of 60.62 feet to the point of beginning of the tract herein described; run thence South 01 degrees 38 minutes 00 seconds East along the Easterly boundary line of a tract of land owned by the Bossier Parish School Board, as recorded in Conveyance Book 297, page 498, less a 2.83 acre tract as recorded in Conveyance Book 306, Page 119, Records of Bossier Parish, a distance of 335.69 feet; run thence North 88 degrees 22 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 225.00 feet; run thence North 01 degrees 38 minutes 00 seconds West, a distance of 405.65 feet; run thence South 89 degrees 28 minutes 00 seconds West, a distance of 225.04 feet; run thence South 01 degrees 38 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 74.28 feet to the point of beginning.
65,000 65,000
20,000
25,000
620,980 1,960,980
ORDINANCE NO. 137 OF 2020
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 57 OF 2019 AND 138 OF 2019 REALLOCATING SURPLUS FUNDING TO BE USED TOWARDS THE NE WATER TANK REHABILITATION AND PAINTING PROJECT
WHEREAS; Resolution 66 of 2018 authorized the city of Bossier City to proceed with the development of water distribution system improvements involving the issuance of not exceeding $8,000,000 taxable water revenue bonds, series 2019. WHEREAS; Ordinance 57 of 2019 appropriated $7,500,000 in funds to cover any and all costs for the HR14-C-42 (Shed Road to Airline) Water Main Project. WHEREAS: the low bid for the HR14-C-42 was $4,995,464.59 leaving a surplus in funds available from Ordinance 57 of 2019. WHEREAS: the City of Bossier City completed the process for issuance of $8,000,000 in taxable, series 2019, water revenue bonds, leaving a surplus of $500,000.00 available for use towards water distribution system improvements. WHEREAS: Ordinance 138 of 2019 allocated $4,800,000 from the Water Capital Contingency Fund for completing both Water Tank Rehabilitation and Painting Projects, WHEREAS; the low bid for the Northeast Water Tower Rehabilitation project was $2,072,750.00, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, in regular session convened that the Bossier City Council does hereby approve increasing the amount of funding in Ordinance 57 of 2019 by $500,000 using available funds in the series 2019 taxable water revenue bonds for a total amount of $8,000,000. Additionally, the Bossier City Council does hereby approve reallocating $2,072,750.00 of surplus of funding in Ordinance 57 of 2019 towards the Northeast Water Tower Rehabilitation project. Finally, the Bossier City Council does hereby approve returning the remaining surplus funding from Ordinance 138 of 2019 back to the Water Capital and Contingency Fund for use towards additional water capital improvement projects. 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 20th, day of October, 2020 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby (Virtual), Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, Vice President ___________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk
The following Ordinance offered and adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 138 OF 2020
WHEREAS; there is a surplus of $200,000 in the 2017 Sales Tax Revenue Bond budget that can be used towards completing the extension of Melrose Avenue to Plantation Drive;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, in regular session convened that the Bossier City Council does hereby reappropriate $200,000.00 from the 2017 Sales Tax Revenue Bond to the Melrose Extension to Plantation Drive project with funds for this project allocated in the Riverboat Gaming Capital Projects Budget.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign any and all instruments in connection with the furtherance of this Ordinance.
RESOLUTION 86 Of 2020
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE USE OF CITY WATER AND SEWER TO SERVE THE DEVELOPMENT OF DUCKWATER LANDING UNITS 1 AND 2. WHEREAS; Duckwater Landing is a proposed residential development located outside the Bossier City limits; and WHEREAS; the developers of Duckwater Landing Subdivision request permission for the City of Bossier City to serve the development with water and sewer; and WHEREAS; all permit fees, impact fees, and all other rules and regulations shall apply; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the Bossier City Council resolves to approve the use of city water and sewer to serve the development of Duckwater Landing; The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Thomas Harvey, and seconded by Mr. Don Williams, and adopted on the 20th, day of October, 2020 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby (Virtual), Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. David Montgomery, Jr. ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, Vice President ___________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk
The following Resolution offered and adopted: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the Bossier City Council does hereby authorize RESOLUTION 87 Of 2020 Mayor Lorenz J. Walker to execute an Act of Donation to accept the above referenced tract of land from Young Men’s Christian Association of Northwest Louisiana, to the City of Bossier. A RESOLUTION TO FILL A PART TIME POSITION FOR THE SOLID WASTE DIVISION IN PUBLIC WORKS TO WORK SATURDAYS AT THE DROP-OFF STATION The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Jeff Free, and seconded by Mr. Timothy Larkin, and WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 21 of 2018 implemented a requirement assuring adopted on the 20th, day of October, 2020 by the following vote: that the City department budgets not be exceeded by the hiring of any personnel and other
AYES: Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby (Virtual), Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, Vice President ___________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk New Business –
The following Ordinance offered and adopted:
Ordinance No. 141 Of 2020
AN ORDINANCE TO DECLARE THAT AN EMERGENCY DID EXIST IN THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY WHICH AFFECTED, PROPERTY, PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY DUE TO THE REQUIREMENT TO COMPLETE REPAIRS TO ABC BLOCK SEWER MAIN LOCATED AT 1200 EAST TEXAS STREET AT A COST OF $25,000.00 TO COME FROM SEWER CAPITAL CONTINGENCY FUND; AND AUTHORIZES THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH PULLEY CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR COMPLETION OF WORK.
action prohibiting the hiring of any employee receiving pay without council approval; and
WHEREAS, one Part Time Worker is needed to work Saturdays at the Solid Waste Drop-off Station; 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 ordained Public Works is hereby authorized to refill this vacancy by hiring a Part-Time Worker in Solid Waste.
The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Timothy Larkin, and seconded by Mr. Scott Irwin, and adopted on the 20th, day of October, 2020 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby (Virtual), Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Don Williams, Vice President ___________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk
WHEREAS, an emergency to repair ABC Block sewer main located at 1200 The following Resolution offered and adopted: East Texas Street and;
WHEREAS, the Utility Department hereby request $25,000.00 to be appropriated from the Sewer Capital Contingency Fund.
RESOLUTION 88 OF 2020
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF A MAINTENANCE MECHANIC FOR THE PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the Bossier City Council does hereby declare that an emergency exists and appropriates $25,000.00 to come from the Sewer Capital WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 21 of 2018 implemented a requirement assurContingency fund for this declared emergency. ing that the City department budgets not be exceeded by any hiring of any personnel; and The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Thomas Harvey, and seconded by Mr. Scott Irwin, and WHEREAS, the position of Maintenance Mechanic is vacant due to resigadopted on the 20th, day of October, 2020 by the following vote: nation; and
AYES: Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby (Virtual), Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey AN ORDINANCE TO REAPPROPRIATE $200,000.00 FROM SURPLUS FUNDS IN NAYS: none ORDINANCE 71 OF 2019 TO ORDINANCE 124 OF 2019 AS NEEDED TO COMPLETE ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. THE EXTENSION OF MELROSE AVENUE TO PLANTATION DRIVE. ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ WHEREAS; $916,000 from the River Boat Gaming Capital Projects Budget Don Williams, Vice President ___________________________ was to be used for the extension of Melrose Avenue to Plantation Drive; Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk
WHEREAS; the low bid for the Melrose Avenue to Plantation Drive Extension was $902,429.05 left insufficient funds to cover all project costs associated with this project.
The following Resolution 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 Many Police Department in accordance with law. Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous
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. Timothy Larkin and seconded by Mr. Scott Irwin, and adopted on the 20th, day of October, 2020 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby (Virtual), Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. By: Mr. Larkin ABSTAIN: none Motion to introduce an Ordinance to appropriate $30,000.00 to come from ____________________________ the Sales Tax Capital Improvement Fund to be used to perform parking lot drainage im- Don Williams, Vice President provements for City hall located at 620 Benton Road. ___________________________ Seconded by Mr. Irwin Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous
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THE Motion to approve Parade Permit Fee Waiver for Bellaire Mardi Gras PaNovember 18, 2020 rade, Tuesday, February 16, 2021. MINERAL LEASE SALE Seconded by Mr. Larkin NOTICE OF PUBLICATION No comment OFFICE OF MINERAL REVote in favor of motion is unanimous SOURCES ON BEHALF OF THE Mr. Williams announced that thru the work of the City Council and Finance Director that STATE MINERAL AND ENthe 5 Council Districts will split an additional $3.5 Million Dollars, on top of the normal apERGY BOARD propriation, to help with Roads in each of those Council Districts. FOR THE STATE OF LOUISIANA There being no further business to come before this Council, the meeting adjourned BATON ROUGE, at 4:14 PM by Mr. Williams LOUISIANA 70821 By: Mr. Irwin
Respectfully submitted:
Phyllis McGraw City Clerk
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ELM GROVE FIELD
20-393 and 20-394 LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF LOUISIANA, OFFICE OF CONSERVATION, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA. In accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana, and with particular reference to the provisions of Title 30 of Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, a public hearing will be held in the Hearing Room, 1st Floor, LaSalle Building, 617 North 3rd Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at 9:00 a.m. on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2020, upon the application of BPX (WSF OPERATING) INC. At such hearing the Commissioner of Conservation will consider evidence relative to the issuance of Orders pertaining to the following matters relating to the Haynesville Zone, Reservoir A, in the Elm Grove Field, Bossier Parish, Louisiana. 1. To permit the applicant to drill, designate and utilize four cross unit horizontal wells as alternate unit wells for HA RA SU82 and HA RA SU103, at the locations and in the general manner shown on the plat submitted with the application, in exception to the spacing provisions of the 361-L Series of Office of Conservation Orders, and to provide that no portion of the perforated length of lateral in the cross unit wells should be located closer than 330’ to any unit boundary except for the common unit boundaries between said units. 2. To permit the operator to produce the unit allowable for each unit from the unit well and/or the alternate unit wells, in any combination, at its discretion. 3. To find that the proposed wells are necessary to efficiently and economically drain a portion of the reservoir covered by each unit which cannot be so drained by any existing well within such units. 4. To find that unit production from the cross unit horizontal alternate unit wells shall be allocated to each unit in the same proportion as the perforated length of the lateral in each unit bears to the total length of the perforated lateral as determined by an “as drilled” survey performed after the cross unit horizontal well is drilled and completed; provided that unit production shall continue to be shared on a surface acre basis. 5. To provide that production from each cross unit horizontal well shall be separated and metered individually and this information shall be reported in the manner prescribed by the Office of Conservation. 6. To find that, with respect to each cross unit horizontal well, where the horizontal portion of the well is cased and cemented back above the top of the Haynesville Zone, Reservoir A, the distance to any unit boundary and offset well(s) should be calculated based on the distance to the nearest perforation in the well, and not based on the penetration point or terminus. 7. Except insofar as set forth above, to confirm and continue in effect the provisions of the 361-L Series of Orders, the units created thereby, and applicable Statewide Orders. 8. To consider such other matters as may be pertinent. The Haynesville Zone, Reservoir A was defined in Order No. 361-L, effective July 29, 2008, and was redefined INSOFAR AND ONLY INSOFAR as certain units are concerned, including HA RA SU82 in Order No. 361-L-45, effective July 7, 2009, and HA RA SU103, in Order No. 361-L-60, effective October 27, 2009. A plat is available for inspection in the Office of Conservation in Baton Rouge and Shreveport, Louisiana. http://dnr.louisiana.gov/conshearings All parties having interest therein shall take notice thereof. BY ORDER OF:
Baton Rouge, LA
RICHARD P. IEYOUB COMMISSIONER OF CONSERVATION
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IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CONSERVATION-ENGINEERING DIVISION AT P.O. BOX 94275, BATON ROUGE, LA 70804-9275 IN WRITING WITHIN TEN (10) WORKING DAYS OF THE HEARING DATE.
C L A S S I F I E D S
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Notice is hereby given in conformity with La. R.S. 30:126 that sealed bids will be received in the Office of Mineral Resources, LaSalle Office Building, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (P. O. Box 2827, Baton Rouge, LA 70821) on or before 12:00 noon on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 for a lease to explore, drill for and produce oil, gas and any other liquid or gaseous minerals in solution and produced with oil or gas on the following described tracts (Tract Nos. 45359 through 45372, inclusive). The sealed bids shall be opened publicly on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 in the LaSalle Office Building, 617 N. 3rd Street, Capitol Complex, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
The descriptions for the Tract(s) nominated below were, for the purpose of acquiring a mineral lease(s) or a geophysical agreement(s), provided and corrected exclusively by the nominating party. Therefore, any mineral lease(s) or geophysical agreement(s) awarded by the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board (Mineral Board) from the Tract(s) listed below are without warranty of any kind, either express, implied or statutory including, but not limited to, title or the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
An error or omission in the nominating party’s Tract description may require that a State mineral lease(s) or geophysical agreement(s) be modified, canceled or abrogated due to the existence of conflicting leases, operating agreements, private claims or other future obligations or conditions within the Tract(s) described. In such case, however, the Mineral Board shall not be obligated to refund any consideration paid by the Lessee prior to such modification, cancellation or abrogation including, but not limited to, bonuses, rentals and royalties.
Tract(s) available for leasing may be situated in the Louisiana Coastal Zone as defined in Act 361 of the Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature of 1978 (promulgated as LSAR. S. 49:213) and may be subject to the guidelines and regulations promulgated by the Office of Coastal Management of the Department of Natural Resources for operations in the Coastal Zone.
Further, in accordance with Article XII, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana, and notwithstanding any language herein to the contrary, any mineral rights granted by the Mineral and Energy Board to the tract(s) advertised herein are subject to the surface usage for integrated coastal protection or hurricane and flood protection projects promulgated, funded and effected through the State of Louisiana, the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, the Louisiana Office of Coastal Protection and Restoration, and the Department of Natural Resources and its divisions, whether solely or in conjunction with other state, local or federal governmental agencies or with private individuals or entities.
The Mineral and Energy Board does not obligate itself to accept any bid, and that acceptance is at the sole discretion of the Mineral Board which reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to grant a lease on any portion of the tract advertised and to withdraw the remainder of the tract.
Refer to the “Notice of Publication” for the general guidelines, minimum requirements, and additional notes associated with each tract advertised. The “Notice of Publication” can be found at:
http://www.dnr.louisiana.g ov/index.cfm/page/1454.
The rights to geothermal resources, free sulphur, potash, lignite, salt and other solid minerals are to be excluded from any oil or gas mineral lease and any bid purporting to include those rights will be disregarded as to the extent of those rights only.
If you require accommodations due to a disability in order to attend or participate in a meeting, please notify the Office of Mineral Resources at P.O. Box 2827, Baton Rouge, LA 708212827 or 225-342-4615 at least two (2) working days before the meeting date.
The State Mineral and Energy Board approved a new State Lease Form at the October 9, 2019 meeting. The new lease form will apply to all leases awarded beginning with the December 2019 Lease Sale. Additionally, the Royalty Reduction Program that was adopted by the Board at its July 10, 2019 meeting, will be effective beginning with the leases granted at the December 2019 Lease Sale.
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Bossier Parish EMS will hold a Public Meeting to discussthe budgets for 2020 and 2021. The meeting will be at 2pm on November 11, 2020 at the EMS offices at 5275 Swan Lake Rd, Bossier City, La 71111. The following two budgets will be considered by the Board of Commissioners. PROPOSED 2020 BUDGET REVISION
11-Nov-20
REVENUE Property Tax Collections Sales Tax
Total Revenue
OPERATIONS
Revised 2020
895,000 1,510,000 1,750,000
4,155,000 396,950
Proposed 2020
895,000 1,600,000 1,630,000
4,125,000
458,310
EMPLOYEE
3,184,608
3,168,690
Total Expense
4,073,658
4,125,000
ADMINISTRATION Excess Receipt (Expense)
492,100
81,342
OTHER INCOME / EXP
UPL Funds Net Receipts Miscellaneous Income Total Other Inc
Ambulance veh & equip Extraordinary exp - COVID Capital Expenditures Injury Prevention Exp
Total Other (Exp)
498,000 0
680,000 330,588
560,000 222,500
278,824 125,000 576,962 111,144
223,000 0 400,000 159,500
1,010,588
782,500
1,091,930
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE
0
782,500
PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET PRESENTATION
11-Nov-20
REVENUE Property Tax Collections Sales Tax
Total Revenue
OPERATIONS
VACANT STATE LAND EMPLOYEE TRACTS (Tract No. 45372 ADMINISTRATION herein).
TRACT 45372 - Bossier Total Expense Parish, Louisiana The mineral rights only on Excess Receipt (Expense)
Proposed 2021
895,000 1,550,000 1,800,000
4,245,000
453,200
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Revised 2020
895,000 1,510,000 1,750,000
4,155,000
396,950
3,284,500
3,091,500
4,258,800
3,980,550
521,100 -13,800
and under all lands now or OTHER INCOME / EXP formerly constituting the beds and bottoms of all UPL Funds Net Receipts 500,000 water bodies of every nature Interest 65,000 and description, and under Grant Income 0 all other lands owned by and Fund Balance Forward 975,000 not presently under mineral Miscellaneous Income 0 lease as of November 18, 2020, from the State of Total Other Inc 1,540,000 Louisiana situated in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, and being Ambulance Veh & Equip 210,000 more fully described as folExtraordinary exp - COVID 35,000 lows: The East half of the Capital Expenditures 1,149,200 East half of Section 36, loInjury Prevention Exp 132,000 cated in Township 16 North, Range 11 West, Bossier Total Other (Exp) 1,526,200 Parish, Louisiana, containing approximately 90.00 acres. NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE 0
Bids may be for the whole or any particularly described portion of the land advertised, but no bids will be accepted that does not equal the Minimum Royalty as set forth in La. R.S. 30:127 or which are not in compliance with the provisions of Sub-part A of Chapter 2, Title October 28, 2020 30 of the Louisiana Revised Bossier Press-Tribune Statutes of 1950, as amended, other applicable laws or the guidelines established by the Board through the Office of Mineral Resources. The Minimum Royalty is not to be construed as an amount acceptable to the Mineral Board, it being the policy of the Mineral Board to reject any bid which does not reflect tract potential. The Board considers bonus, royalty percentage, and also compares royalty granted to landowners in the area. Multiple portion bids on the same tract may be accepted by the Mineral Board, even though they overlap. In the case of overlapping portion
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bids on the same tract, each of which is otherwise acceptable to the State, the Mineral Board has the sole discretion, to determine which one of the multiple bids on the same tract is most advantageous and in the best interest of the State. The Mineral Board may base it decision on factors such as but not limited to the royalty, per acre cash payment, bonus, any additional consideration. The selected bid, (referred to as “Bid A”), will be given priority in having a lease issued. The Mineral Board will also indicate the acceptability of other portion bids on the same tract, if any, in the order of their acceptance (referred to respectively as “Bid B”, “Bid C”, etc.). Once the plat of “Bid A” ‘s portion has been rendered as accurately as possible, “Bid B” will be contacted and given an option to take a lease on the remaining portion of his portion bid acreage not overlapping “Bid A” ‘s bid portion, at “Bid B’ ‘s per acre bid price (both as to bonus and rental); and thereafter, each successive bidder whose bid is otherwise acceptable will be given the option to take a lease on whatever portion remains of his portion bid acreage at his respective per acre bid price, less and except any prior portion bid acreage on which the successful bidder has opted to take a lease.
492,100
174,450
680,000 65,000 60,230 0 205,358
1,010,588 278,824 125,000 541,962 111,144
1,056,930 128,108
NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 2, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider approval of the amended plat for Dry Cypress North Subdivision, Unit No. 1, being a re-plat of Dry Cypress North Subdivision, Unit No. 1, located in Section 23, Township 20 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury
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NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 2, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider approval of the Minor Plat for Miguel Lopez, located in Section 33, Township 20 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury
October 28, 2020 November 4, 11 and 18, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 2, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider the application of the Benton-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission to consider regulations for Abutting Lots. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury
October 28, 2020 November 4, 11 and 18, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
Bossier Parish EMS is accepting bids for two 2022 Ford E450 Ambulance Cutaway Chassis, dual rear wheels, 158" wheelbase and gasoline engine. Delivery date shall be as soon as possible after bid opening. Chassis bid must include delivery to Excellence, Inc. 453 Lanier Rd., Madison, Alabama. Bids will be opened on Friday morning, November 13th, 2020 at 10:00am in the EMS office on Swan Lake Rd in Bossier City, La.
Bid specs may be obtained by emailing cheryl@bossierparishems.com or calling Cheryl McEntyre at 318-7419201. Bids are posted on bidsync.com. Sealed bids should be delivered to Bossier Parish EMS at 5275 Swan Lake Rd, Bossier City, La 71111. For bid specific questions, please call Chuck Zamora at 318-741-9201.
Don Hebert, Chairman Steve, Nezat, Director
October 28, 2020 November 4, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
Online Auction Best Yet Storage on 11/18/2020 at 10:00 A.M. Address: 5630 Shed Rd. Bossier City, LA 71111 1. Unit A008 Jessie Bratten Items: pool table, boxes, coffee table, hub caps
2. Unit 302 Shelley Stewart Items: mattress, boxes, 3D printer, sewing machine, golf clubs
3. Unit 270 Curtis Randle Items: washing machine, 2 TVs, futon, totes, rims, speakers/stereo
4. Unit A049 Seth Warner Items: 7 gas cans, chain saw, leaf blower, table saw, tool box, deer mount
5. Unit 004 Shelby Carney Items: basketball goal, nightstand, headboard, tv stand
October 28, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune LIQUOR PERMIT
I am applying to the Commission on Alcohol Beverage Control of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of Low & High alcoholic content at retail in the Parish of Bossier at the following address: Javi PS LLC (DBA) El Jarrito Mexican Grill 2650 Airline Drive, Ste. 100 Bossier City, LA 71111 Member: Francisco J. Aviles
October 28, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
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