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East Bank’s VetFest a big success

STACEY TINSLEY Bossier Press-Tribune At last Wednesday’s Bossier Parish Police Jury meeting, the jury heard from Cypress Black Bayou landowner Renee Hall regarding a petition that has been signed with a little more than 500 names of Bossier Parish residents asking the Bossier Parish Police Jury to remove Executive Director Robert Berry from the board of the Cypress Black Bay-

STACEY TINSLEY Bossier Press-Tribune Hundreds gathered Sat Nov. 7 in Bossier’s East Bank District for a funfilled day at VetFest 2020. VetFest provided a one day event to connect veterans to non-profit organizations, employers, mental wellness providers, live music, food trucks, cornhole, and activities for the family. Member of VFW Auxiliary Post 4588, VetFest event sponsor and one of the original organizing team members of the event Lisa Delaney said, “The Auxiliary supports our veterans where we provide unwavering support. I have been a part of the original planning group from the beginning. This event has been done to support our veterans and what their needs are.” See, VETFEST, Page 3

Cypress Black Bayou executive director under fire at meeting

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ou Recreation and Water Conservation District. “I want to make the disclaimer that this has to do with the Cypress Black Bayou Board and they have filed a lawsuit against us, but this has nothing to do with our lawsuit,” Hall said. “We want to inform you of some things that are going on. It’s the ‘Taxpayers for Better Government’ is the petition you’re about to receive. See, CBB, Page 3

Stacey Tinsley/Bossier Press-Tribune Rex Moncrief speaks to the Bossier Parish Police Jury about issues with the park’s budget.

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Altimus: Bossier Parish fares well during legislative session

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At last Wednesday’s Bossier Parish Police Jury meeting, the jury heard good news from Bossier Parish Administrator Bill Altimus that took place following the conclusion of the Louisiana Legislature’s 2nd Special Session. “Yesterday I was able to forward to you all a report from Ginger [Adam], © 2020 Bossier Newspaper Publishing Co., Inc.

our lobbyist down in Baton Rouge, concerning the 2nd Louisiana session special report. I’m not going to go through all of it. But you can review it when you ALTIMUS get time. I did want to point out a couple of items though. I

think they were important,” said Altimus. Listed below are the three items that Altimus spoke about to the jury: 1. Speaker Clay Schexnayder passed House Bill 26 that suspends the collection of state sales taxes statewide on November 20 and 21 to provide relief from Hurricane Laura and Delta. 2. Three bills to add Louisiana to interstate compact licensure laws

with 20 other states were passed. The bills cover EMTs/EMS practitioners, physicians, and audiologists. Under the compacts, practitioners must be certified and work under existing Louisiana providers. The compacts do not change the scope of practices. These three bills were supported by the Bossier Chamber of Commerce and Barksdale Air Force Base. Senate Bill 13 by Sen-

ator Barrow Peacock (Act31) enacts the Recognition of Emergency Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact (REPLICA) and allows Louisiana to join a multi-state compact for EMS personnel to obtain multi-state license privileges; to practice in participating compact states; to decrease redundancies in the consideration and issuance of EMS licenses; and to provide opportu-

nity for interstate practice by EMS personnel who meet the uniform licensure requirements. Senate Bill 27 by Senator Barrow Peacock (Act 35) deals with the practice of medicine and enacts the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. It allows Louisiana to join a multi-state compact for physicians to obtain multi-state license privSee, SESSION, Page 3

Parish looking toward credit rating Vance Chosen As report to improve bond rating Department of Defense

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Bossier Parish is hoping for some good news from one of the nation’s top credit rating agencies that publishes analysis and financial information affecting bond ratings for public entities. Parish Administrator Bill Altimus, along with Parish Attorney Patrick Jackson and Police Jury Treasurer Joe Buffington, presented pertinent information during a conference call with S&P Global Ratings (Standard and Poor’s) Wednesday. A report could be coming sometime next week. S&P’s report will help determine the parish’s rating and could mean better interest rates on bond offerings. Despite economic slowdowns and setbacks in many parts of the country due primarily to the COVID pandemic, Bossier Parish’s financial outlook remains strong. One example is a reported 4.2 percent year-todate increase in the parish’s capital projects sales tax collections. Figures show 516 new construction building permits issued to date, compared to 521 for the year 2019. In the parish,

16 gas wells are currently in preproduction. And, the parish has advertised for requests for proposals on roughly $32 million in road projects. “Because of the police jury and the citizens of Bossier Parish we’ve done really well,” Jackson said. “There’s a couple of hundred million dollars inconstruction planned in the future at Barksdale Air Force Base in relation JACKSON to Global Strike, and Margaritaville is setting records like they’ve never seen. There are silver linings in Bossier Parish.” In other business Wednesday, police jury members: ■ Scheduled a public hearing on December 2 to consider the application of Anthony Lowrie to the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission for a Conditional Use Approval for the sale of high and low content alcohol for off-premise consumption at a proposed liquor store and daiquiri shop located at 2955 Highway 80. ■ Scheduled a public hearing on December

16 to consider the application of the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission to consider an amendment to the Unified Development Code for new regulations pertaining to adjoining and abutting lots. ■ Scheduled a public hearing on December 16 to consider approval of the plat of the proposed development of Fairburn subdivision, Unit No. 5, a resubdivision of Lot 2, Fairburn subdivision, Unit No. 4. ■ Scheduled a public hearing on December 16 to consider approval of new sewer rates for the Consolidated Waterworks/Sewerage District No. 1 of the Parish of Bossier. ■ Accepted report from Health, Water Sanitation & Sewer District Committee. ■ Accepted report from Insurance Committee. ■ Accepted report from Policy and Procedures Committee and adopted new policy. ■ Approved applications for renewal of Bossier Parish beer/liquor licenses for 2021. (Approved by the Sheriff and the health department.) ■ Okayed amendment to street names in Mag-

Council allocates money for city street repairs STACEY TINSLEY Bossier Press-Tribune At Tuesday’s Bossier City Council meeting, the council approved to adopt an ordinance to appropriate $215,000 for street repairs in all five districts. At-large Bossier City Council member and President David Montgomery said, “This is a council-initiated project to go into all five districts with $700,000 with the help of Mayor Walker and Gary Neathery to address these needs in each of the council districts. If I’m not mistaken, this is

one of the first times that this has occurred. We feel like we need to make that investment in the communities and make a difference.” “Hopefully we can play this out over the next five years and apply $3 million a year going forward so that we can address all these needs. We are investing a lot of money into providing the needs for the infrastructure revitalization throughout the entire city. And that includes all neighborhoods,” he added. At this time it is unknown which streets will

be repaired first. The council also approved: ■ Adoption of an ordinance to appropriate $30,000.00 to be used to perform parking lot drainage improvements for City Hall. ■ Adoption of a resolution authorizing the hiring of a Recreation Maintenance Worker I for the Parks & Recreation Department. ■ Adoption of a resolution to accept ownership of 1.4 Miles of State Road by the City in exchange for DOTD extending the I-20/I-220 Interchange.

School Board names two new administrators STACEY TINSLEY Bossier Press-Tribune At Thursday night’s Bossier Parish School Board regular meeting, Bossier Parish Schools Superintendent Mitch Downey announced two new administrators in the system — a new assistant principal at Airline High School and a new academic administrator for Bossier Schools’ Virtual Learning Program (BSVLP). Holly George is the new academic administrator for Bossier Schools’ Virtual Learning Program. She thanked her

family, school board members, and expressed what her goal is for the Virtual Learning Program. “This is a big goal that I take very seriously. We are focusing on engagement, communication and accountability. Some of the areas that have been lacking — no fault to anyone. It’s just a sign of the times with COVID and pandemic. So I’m hoping to make this program viable for those families that choose this route,” said George. Following George’s remarks. Downey then announced the new assistant principal at Airline

High School, Jamie East. “I want to thank Mrs. Brotherton and the entire Haughton community for how much y’all have shown me love and support for my two years at Haughton,” East said. “I have taught high school most of my career. But I have also taught middle school and then was an administrator for Elementary. So I feel like I am going home, to go back to high school to get back into being a part of a community. To be able to cheer on sporting events and all the fun things that go with high school,” she added.

nolia Ridge subdivision, previously approved on September 16, to change the street names from Ocean Drive to East and West Josie Lane and from Bertolla Street to Joe Ford Drive. ■ Voted to accept amendment of approval of a variance of parish regulation to allow a home to be built below the road surface level previously approved on October 7 to reflect that the correct address is 1570 Wafer Road, Haughton. ■ Approved Amendment No. 1 to the agreement for engineering services contract between the Bossier Parish Police Jury and Cothren, Graff, Smoak Engineering, Inc., for engineering services for the Lars Road water line improvements project. ■ Approved Change Order No. 1 for project no. 2019-119, Contract III-New Ground Storage Tank for Consolidated Waterworks/Sewerage District No. 1 of the Parish of Bossier. ■ Set a public hearing for December 16 to consider changing the speed limit from 40 mph to 25 mph on a portion of Old Brownlee Rd.

STEM Ambassador

Special to the Press-Tribune Over the course of her 15 years in education, Cope Middle School teacher Elizabeth Vance can be credited with flipping on the switch for scores of students in her seventh grade science classes and as a teacher m e n tor with S TA RBA SE 2 . 0 . She has served as an VANCE inspiration for many and will soon be sharing her passion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) with a national audience. Vance has been selected as a Department of Defense STEM Ambassador by the Defense Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Consortium (DSEC), which amounts to a $20,000 awards package that includes an educator stipend, classroom

materials and supplies and professional development. Recommended by Jon Ownby with CYBER.org, the academic initiative of Cyber Innovation Center in Bossier City, Vance will work virtually with other educators from around the United States in partnership with DSEC to advance STEM outreach. As a member of this prestigious cohort, Vance will help create and curate resources to support educators nationwide in the implementation of high quality STEM learning for all students. DSEC focuses on broadening STEM literacy and developing a diverse and agile workforce with the technical expertise needed for national defense. “I’m thrilled for this opportunity to collaborate with fellow teachers from around the United States,” Vance said. “I can’t wait to work with these educators to develop meaningful STEM lessons and curriculum to benefit all students.”

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It’s not just ‘Friends of Cypress Black Bayou’ anymore. We have people all over the parish that are wanting change at the park.” “Right here in my hand I have over 500 signed petitions from people all over the parish that would like you to ask for Mr. Berry’s resignation. What he is doing is breaking the law,” she added. Robert Berry serves as the Executive Director of the Cypress Black Bayou Recreation and Water Conservation District. Berry also serves on the district’s Board of Commissioners. He was appointed by the Bossier Police Jury. A July 20, 2020, Louisiana Attorney General’s opinion determined that Berry’s position as a Commissioner and an employee of the District was dual office holding, which is prohibited by Louisiana law. That dual role is what is at the center of the two lawsuits aimed at Berry. On Aug. 19 Bossier District Attorney Schuyler Marvin filed a Petition for Declaratory Judgment naming Berry and the District as defendants. Hall continued to speak to the Jury about the petition and how Cypress Black Bayou residents are being treated when they attend a board meeting. Before the conclusion of Hall’s remarks, Police Juror for District 3, Philip Rodgers, asked Bossier Parish Attorney Patrick Jackson if he would look into the situation and report back to the Jury. “I think we’ve heard enough, Patrick, that I’d like for you to look into this and see if there is any basis for this and then report back to us,” said Rodgers. Hall wasn’t the only Cypress Black Bayou landowner who came to speak at Wednesday’s Police Jury meeting. Resident Rex Moncrief said to the Jury that he’s taken a look at the math and questions how the park stays afloat. “It is true that only 62 or 64 of the 82 precincts are under the taxing authority of Cypress Black Bayou. But I would remind all of the police jurors that these folks all vote, and all of you have to vote on appointing whoever the Executive Director is,” Moncrief said.

“I’ll put it real simply. I ran the math, using their own budget numbers. Even pulling out the legal fees, which average about $100,000 a year, pulling out some of the other fees, the park is still losing $500,00 to $600,000 a year. They have revenues of about $400,000 a year based on park revenue. But their payroll is over $500,000. The math doesn’t work,” he added. After Moncrief concluded his remarks to the Jury. District 8 Police Juror Doug Rimmer asked Jackson, “Patrick, he just stated that we voted for the Executive Director. I don’t recall that being within our purview,” said Rimmer. Jackson’s reply to Rimmer, “No sir. You just appointed a board member.” Following Jackson’s answer to Rimmer. District 11 Police Juror Tom Salzer asked Jackson, “Other than appointment of a board member, do we control anything else on the board or at that park,” said Salzer. Jackson replied, “No Sir.” Berry was first appointed to the board in March 2011. He was re-appointed in June 2018. The board hired him as executive director on Dec. 9, 2014. For clarification to the audience and to the Jury, Jackson stated that a lawsuit that deals with Berry’s position at the park will be heard in court at the end of the month. “The lawsuit will be heard before the 26th JDC on the 24th of this month,” said Jackson. Following the remarks made by the Cypress Black Bayou landowners. Attorney Alexandra E. Vozzella, who represents Berry and the Cypress Black Bayou board in the lawsuits, addressed the Police Jury. “As Patrick has said a little while ago this is actually before the 26th JDC right now. A court is going to be hearing it. The hearing on it has already been set on Nov. 24, so, just a couple weeks away. No one is trying to prolong this any further. So, I would just ask that you allow the court to make a determination, allow the court to do its job, essentially,” Vozzella said. “A court needs to decide this. Mr. Berry and the district deserves to have their due process on this. And that is all that I am asking for today,” she added.

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Grant to help BSO battle impaired driving

Bossier Sheriff Julian Whittington is pleased to announce once again that the Bossier Sheriff’s Office has been awarded a grant that will go to help keep roads safe in Bossier Parish. This grant of $14,040 from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission

will be used to increase enforcement of impaired driving laws in order to keep Bossier Parish safe. “I am pleased each time we received this grant,” said Sheriff Whittington. “It goes a long way in helping us keep our residents protected from drunk drivers.”

The grant will also be used to set up checkpoints that identify and remove impaired drivers throughout the parish. Louisiana State Police Troop G and other law enforcement agencies in the parish typically help in working these checkpoints.

The increased traffic enforcement is meant to encourage voluntary compliance with impaired driving laws and to make the roadways safer. The grant period began October 1, 2020 and ends on Sept. 30, 2021.

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Delaney went on to say that with the overwhelming success of the event and support from the community for veterans, VetFest will take place again. “This started with about six individuals about 90 days ago, who sat down and said we need to do something for our veterans. This is our first ever VetFest. But it’s not going to be one and done. We’re going to do it again. Unfortunately the statistics are that on an average 22 veterans a day take their own lives. That happens in this community. In the last year I have attended three funerals of veterans who have taken their own lives. Possibly if they had the help they needed, that could have been avoided. So we’re trying to promote suicide prevention and awareness,” said Delaney. Many local vendors

PJ’s Coffee was one of the vendors at VetFest. were stationed throughout the event, including 5 Star Nutrition, PJs Coffee, The Wooden Spoon, Risen Rock Climbing Gym, Healing Waters Candles, and Lotto Treasures. “Hosting VetFest in the East Bank was a huge honor for us. A place to

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share stories, resources, and just good ole fashioned community spirit was exactly what was needed on this week leading up to Veterans Day. This group of volunteers are very passionate about the mission of 22 Kill and it showed in every detail of this event. I

left inspired and with my heart full!,” said Robin Jones, executive director of the Bossier Arts Council (BAC). Proceeds from VetFest will be donated to the non-profit, 22Kill.

■ Scheduling a public hearing on December 16, 2020, to consider approval of new sewer rates for the Consolidated Waterworks/Sewerage. ■ Consider an amendment to street names in Magnolia Ridge Subdivision, to change the street names from Ocean Drive to East and West Josie Lane and from Bertolla Street to Joe Ford Drive.

■ Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Engineering Services Contract between the Bossier Parish Police Jury and Cothren, Graff, Smoak Engineering, Inc., for engineering services for the Lars Road Water Line Improvements Project.

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ileges to practice in participating compact states and to enhance the portability of a medical license while ensuring the safety of patients. Senate Bill (Act 37) by Senator Barrow Peacock deals with the Audiology and Speech Language Pathology Interstate Compact. It allows Loui-

siana to join a multi-state compact, which allows audiologists and speech language pathologists to obtain multi-state license privileges to practice in participating compact states. 3. The state now has an Office of Broadband housed within the Governor’s Office with the passage of House Bill 74 by Rep. Daryl Deshotels

(Act 24). The primary functions of the office are to promote connectivity and identify gaps in coverage. They are also required to make recommendations to the Legislature for better broadband services statewide. The Louisiana Legislature began its 2nd Special Session on September 28 and adjourned on October 23; the third one this

year including the Regular Session. There were 70 items included in the call for the 2nd Special Session and 16 items had no bills filed to address the emergency. The goal was to focus on the emergency powers of the Governor, COVID relief measures, and hurricane recovery. The jury also approved:

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3 Lessons I Learned In Jail Several years ago, I had the privilege of taking part in a prison ministry event. A close friend of mine had been conducting seminars for inmates who are getting relatively close to the completion of their sentences. The seminars are geared to help inmates become acclimated to life on the “outside.” Many who have been incarcerated end up back in jail simply because they either return to the life that got them arrested in the first place, or fail to successfully re-enter society (i.e. find a job, DAVID establish a life, etc.). As someone who SPECHT hires people on a regular basis, I was asked to speak to the men about job seeking. I had planned to merely speak about basic job seeking strategy — from resumes to interviewing. What took place over the course of the hour was nothing short of remarkable. As I spoke, I saw many men take out their notebooks, jotting down each point I was making. In a room of approximately 30 inmates, nearly 75 percent were actively listening to what I was saying. As someone who speaks to groups relatively often, I can tell when someone is interested and when they are merely “putting in time.” I asked for a show of hands of those who felt they had the skills that would land them a good-paying job. Nearly every hand was raised. From my sampling, it was apparent that these were not unskilled men. They just made mistakes in life that landed them behind bars. During the question and answer portion of the session, the men really engaged me, asking about education, overcoming the fact they are convicts, etc. While I was there to teach, I learned a lot as well. It was an experience I will never forget. I took away some very important lessons from my visit. 1. For the most part, people want to live a productive life. These men, though incarcerated, have a desire to work for a living. They have dreams of providing for their families and being positive examples to their children. Not a single one of them wanted their kids to follow in their footsteps to the jail house. 2. Most people in jail will get out someday. If they don’t rise above their previous circumstances, learn from their mistakes and receive help and guidance from others, there is a strong chance they will return to prison. 3. I only spent 90 minutes inside prison walls. But it made me appreciate the life and opportunities I have. We could all learn a thing or two. David Specht is editor of the Bossier Press-Tribune.

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Want to be a leader? Become a better follower

CMSGT. JAMIE PRINCE 2nd Mission Support Group Barksdale Air. Force Base. When I was asked to write this article, many ideas ran through my head. However, one kept coming back to me, followership. Over the years, our focus has shifted to developing leaders through various forums. As we did this, it seemed that the need for developing followers has become a second thought. From our early days as Airmen, we were instilled with the importance of The Enlisted Force Structure or as most of us know it, “The Little Brown Book.” Early on in my career, it was carried in our cargo pockets; however, today it’s readily available on your desktop computer or your smart device. As we read through “The Little Brown Book,” we see followership and follower mentioned several times in various sections. They are listed in Chapter 2, Air Force Leadership Levels, and Chapter 4, Responsibilities. If you haven’t read through these chapters specifically in a while, I encourage you to refresh your memory on what is required of us as Airmen. In Robert Kelley’s article “In Praise of Followers,” he

discusses five types of followers: effective, survivors, alienated, sheep, and yesmen. I would like to focus on three of them and share a couple stories that involved those types of followers. The first story involves followers that fit into what Kelley describes as survivors and alienated followers. A survivor is someone that is able to survive change but uses their influence to persuade others. The next follower is referred to as an alienated follower. They are critical thinkers and can act independently but have lost faith in their leaders or the system. During a previous assignment, I was tasked to conduct a Command Directed Investigation on a SNCO in another unit, due to allegations of a hostile work environment. The previous SNCO that was in charge had conducted himself in a way that got him removed. As I proceeded through the investigation and several interviews, there was a theme developing. The junior personnel knew that if enough of them had similar stories, it would lead to the SNCO being removed. In this situation some of the Airmen fell into survivor roles, while others became alienated as a result of a pre-

vious situation where they lost faith. The survivors used their influence to persuade the other followers that it was the right thing to have the new SNCO removed. Ultimately, there were some leadership and followership lessons learned, with both the leader and followers growing and earning accolades later in their careers. The last type of follower I would like to discuss is the effective follower, someone who is a thinker, active and provides positive energy for their leaders and organization. Simply stated, they are the go-getters, risk takers, and problem solvers who can succeed without strong leadership. This is the type of follower that is described throughout “The Little Brown Book.” The type of follower many of us are or have become due to unforeseen circumstances. As I reflect on the initial days here at Barksdale and the tough decisions the 2nd Bomb Wing leadership team has faced in the midst of COVID-19, I am amazed at how effective followership enabled successes like maintaining the health of the force, while also maintaining the capability to deliver lethal airpower around the globe at moment’s notice. Although there were

some tough decisions made that affected service within our support agencies, we had the support of several professional organizations to help carry out the message to everyone. While at the time we used the leadership of those organizations, it was truly their effective followership that made everything possible. “The Little Brown Book” states in NCO responsibilities that you will “demonstrate and facilitate a climate of effective followership by willingly owning, explaining and promoting leaders’ decisions.” Those members that helped during COVID-19 not only enforced the leadership team’s decisions, they owned, explained and promoted them. Thank you to those teammates that made it possible to keep our community safe and healthy. As we all move forward in our careers, whether it is in the Air Force or in the civilian sector, I challenge each of you to stop and reflect on what type of follower you are. While on your way to becoming an effective leader, I encourage you and every person around you to continue on the path of effective followership.

OPINION

David: The labor battle over the Independent Contractor In recent years, the independent contractor (IC) distinction has become a more popular career choice. Quickly explained, ICs are laborers who usually are paid directly in cash, and are not issued a W-2 or W-4. Instead, whomever paid them (over a certain dollar amount) must issue a 1099 to both the IC and the government. Any direct consumer business done by the IC, and subsequent direct payments, must also be reported. This election, the fate of the IC may yet be determined after a fight began over the designation in California. There, a law was passed that stated any laborer working for a specific company, doing daily work that the company was purposed for, should be classified as a W-2 and would then be subject to health benefits, if any were offered by the company, and subject to unemployment taxes. Presidential hopeful Joe Biden (Democrat) has stated he will go on the offensive, should he be elected, against companies that mis-classify employees to avoid such taxes. Among other benefits. The argument has gone back-and-forth since passage, with legislators in California eventually exempting certain employees of certain

types – including journalistic stringers, if you must know. One of the main arguments for exempting some of these workers was the lack of necessity for them to be full time – they existed to fill a certain void, at certain times, but otherwise were unneeded. In the case of a newspaper, for instance, an individual may be needed for one football game, one day of the week and accepts cash payment for said services, more often than not they need no MCHUGH benefits for DAVID such an action and have chosen to accept the liability that comes with it. This is the purpose of the IC and seems to be widly accepted in the United States, and has helped give people a certain employment that offers a lot of freedom (and has helped the unemployment rate, even during the Obama Administration). But the battle in California took its toll on entities such as Uber, UberEats, and other food delivery and ride-sharing programs. Many were laid off as those companies were forced to move employees to W-2 payees. Those companies have since sued the state.

Presidential hopeful Biden’s argument is that, in his opinion, these companies are trying to avoid paying for the proections that they are supposed to afford to their laborers. It’s a true statement, on it’s face, but it misses the nuance and inherent risks these companies take when utilizing IC labor. First and foremost, laws that govern ICs state that they have a choice – they don’t have to work. Compared to a W-2 worker, who is paid to show up and do the job or risk termination. ICs simply accept the job if they choose and work with it to the best of their ability. So, some nights you may see a market packed with Uber drivers, another not. That’s the risk of utilizing an IC, but at the same time Uber couldn’t exist at the right rates or availability utilizing full-time drivers – the model wouldn’t support it. Ultimately, they’re running the risk of not having any drivers on certain nights if the demand just isn’t there, or if no one feels like driving. There is an underlying issue here of the Democrat push to make sure everyone is paying in their taxes. It’s to be expected and, truth-betold, the IRS has admitted difficulty in tracking 1099 taxpayers full tax burder – especially if they have expensees.

But acceptance of lack of health benefits as well as unemployment benefits comes with the territory of ICs, most individuals in that market are working for the freedom to work when they want, and how they want. They understand the risk of not working for a particular company full-time. Are there certain firms that utilize ICs that should probably be working fulltime as W-2? Sure, Exxon (pictured with this story) uses a ton of IC labor to take care of jobs that should probably belong to full-time labor but are farmed out due to specialty requirements (valve replacement and maintenance, for instance) or seasonal labor (turnarounds). Should Joe Biden attack Exxon? No, those ICs have been working those jobs for years and know the risk of not being a full-time employee and paying into those benefit pools. But that’s just it – they made that choice. Should there be a requirement for firms to issue a simple form that informs the IC they are exempt from certain benefits? Perhaps, not everyone is in the know. But if California is any indicator, attacking IC labor can have devastating effects on local markets. Dear Democrats, don’t do it – especially not here in Louisiana. McHugh David is publisher of the Livingston Parish News.

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Parkway’s Crosby wins Region I-5A girls championship

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Parkway senior Joslyn Crosby won the Region I5A girls cross country championship last Thursday at the Ward 9 Sportsplex in Pineville. Crosby covered the 3mile course in 18 minutes, 20 seconds. Ruston’s Marina Givens was runner-up

in 19:00.13. Parkway finished third with 83 points. Ruston, which had three runners in the top five, easily won with 28 points. Byrd was second with 56. Haughton was sixth and Airline seventh. District 1-5A champion Benton finished fourth in the boys division with 106 points, one behind Byrd.

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Ruston won with 43. West Monroe was second with 52. Parkway finished fifth and Airline seventh. Benton’s Hagos Easter and Jacob Marcinkus finished fourth and fifth in the boys race in 15:56.9 and 16:07.7, respectively. Ruston’s Dyllon Nimmers and Caleb Babineaux finished 1-2. Nimmers ran a

15:21.06. Babineaux was almost 12 seconds back in 15:32.90. Byrd’s Trent Wells took third in 15:49.37. Parkway’s Madison Langley was eighth in 16:23.47. The top 25 finishers in each division were named to the All-Region team with winners earning MVP honors. The top eight teams in

each division qualified for the Class 5A state meet Nov. 17 at Northwestern State University. Bossier Parish runners making the All-Region girls team were Parkway’s Alayna Morrow (15th), Parkway’s Cheyenne Olson (17th), Airline’s Kaylen Harris (22nd) and Airline’s Brynn Gines (25th). Haughton freshman Rea-

gan Hodge barely missed with a 26th-place finish. Bossier Parish runners making the All-Region boys team were Benton’s Mason Haley (14th), Parkway’s Gabriel Falting (24th) and Parkway’s Joseph Randel (25th). Airline’s Lincoln Gines was 26th. Teammate Jaylin Wilbert finished 29th.

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Lady Bucs fall in second round; Airline, Benton eliminated

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The curtain came down on the COVID-19 altered season in Bossier Parish last week but not before history was made. The Haughton Lady Bucs won a playoff match for the first time in school history with a five-set victory over Helen Cox last Thursday. It was also the first home playoff match in the program’s six-year history. The No. 13 seed Lady Bucs’ season ended with a three-set loss to No. 4 Vandebilt Catholic in Houma two days later. Airline and Benton both lost first-round matches in Division I. The No. 13 seed Lady Vikings fell to No. 20 Slidell in three sets at Airline. The No. 32 Lady Tigers lost to No. 1 Dominican in three sets in New Orleans. Airline finished 16-6 in the program’s seventh season. Benton finished 7-9, including three tough fiveset losses down the stretch. Like Haughton, Benton made school history. The Lady Tigers made the playoffs for the first time in the program’s third year. Haughton lost the first set 25-21 against No. 20 Helen Cox and then took a two sets to one lead with 25-21 and 25-20 victories in the second and third. Helen Cox then tied it with a 25-20 win in the fourth. The Lady Bucs then won the fifth in a 17-15 nailbiter. All told, Haughton won 108 total points to Helen Cox’s 106. “I couldn’t be prouder of our girls,” Haughton head coach Justin Ginn said. “They battled every point for five sets. We faced and overcame a lot of

adversity in that match. I was excited to see our leaders step up when we needed it.” “It’s a big step for our program to get our first playoff win. I think our girls know how big of a deal that is. “To think that there was a point that we thought we might not have a season, to getting to host and win our first home playoff match just makes me thankful that our girls got the opportunity to play.” Haughton battled COVID-19 issues that forced the cancellation and postponement of several regular-season matches. Parkway, which missed the playoffs, also had to deal with the same issues. Most teams played about half the number of the games in a normal season because all tournaments were canceled. At Haughton, it was a true team effort for the Lady Bucs in their firstround victory. Mia McWilliams had an outstanding all-around match with 24 assists, eight kills and two aces. Jaycie Keith led the team with 12 kills. Adrienne Vickers has 11 along with four aces and two blocks. Sara White had eight kills and a block. Madison Trujillo had 15 assists and two aces. Averi Phillips had 11 digs and four aces. Ariana Mathews had six kills. Kaely Bettisworth had three kills. At Dominican, Benton’s Daly Nagot had six digs and two kills. Erin Martin had five digs and one ace. Kaitlyn Masters had three digs and two kills. Gracyn Badiali had one kill, one block and one dig.

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Haughton’s Elijah Rochon makes a big catch in a victory over Captain Shreve last Friday at Haughton.

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Parkway’s Jaylan White rushed for 128 yards and a TD in a 30-7 victory over Natchitoches Central last week.

Airline-Benton matchup highlights Week 7 schedule

Week 6 of the high school football season was good for the Brotherton brothers and their teams, but it was a tough one for everybody else. The Benton Tigers had it the worst because they couldn’t play. Benton had to cancel its game against Southwood after not playing in Week 5 either because of a possible Sports Editor COVID-19 exposure not related to the athletic program. The good news is the Tigers (1-3, Russell 1-2) are expected to re- Hedges turn to action Friday against Airline (22, 2-1) in a District 1-5A game at M.D. Ray Field at Airline Stadium. The Vikings returned from their own COVID-19 hiatus last week. Airline trailed 35-7 against undefeated Byrd at the half before pulling within two touchdowns in the second. Byrd (6-0, 4-0), the only team left in 1-5A

without a loss, ultimately won 49-28. In other District 1-5A games last week, head coach Jason Brotherton’s Haughton Buccaneers handed Captain Shreve its first district loss 27-21 at Haughton, and Coy Brotherton’s Parkway Panthers dropped Natchitoches Central 30-7 at home. In District 1-3A, Bossier fell to Mansfield 52-22 on the road. In District 1-1A, Plain Dealing lost to Calvary Baptist 576 at Jerry Barker Stadium. In the other two 1-5A games this week, Parkway (2-4, 1-3) hosts Southwood (1-3, 0-2) Thursday and Haughton (5-1, 3-1) plays Natchitoches Central (0-6, 0-4) at Northwestern State’s Turpin Stadium on Friday. In District 1-3A, Bossier (1-3, 1-2) faces Green Oaks (4-2, 2-0) Friday at Jerry Barker Stadium. In District 1-1A, Plain Dealing (2-4, 1-3) visits Homer (4-2, 3-1). The Airline-Benton game is the Week 6 mar-

quee matchup. Airline head coach Bo Meeks didn’t use the Vikings’ two-week hiatus as an excuse for his team’s slow start against a very good Byrd team, but there had to be a little rust. Benton hasn’t played since a 24-21 loss to Captain Shreve in Week 4. All four of the Tigers’ games have been decided by seven points or less. In the Shreve game, Benton rallied from a 21-0 deficit. Caleb Hood, who started the season at quarterback, gave the offense a shot in the arm with 176 yards rushing. The Tigers defense shut a very good Shreve offense down for the most part after the first quarter. Airline picked it up on both sides of the ball in the second half against Byrd. Airline won 29-16 last year, but the Vikings had to rally from a 16-7 deficit in the fourth quarter. It won’t be a surprise if Friday’s game also goes down to the wire. Haughton extended its

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winning streak to four with the victory over Shreve. Colin Rains threw three touchdown passes. The defense forced four turnovers and made some big stops late. The Bucs will be the favorite against Natchitoches Central. The Chiefs have shown they can compete against good teams for a half but haven’t played a complete game. Parkway led Natchitoches Central 10-7 at the half before pulling away in the second.

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The 2020 boys and girls seasons get underway Tuesday. Defending Class 3A boys state champion Bossier hosts Southwood. Defending Class 5A girls state champion Benton hosts Benton. Because of COVID-19 protocols schools must follow, three local tournaments won’t be held this season.

One of those is the annual “Doc” Edwards Invitational, hosted by Airline. Parkway and Haughton’s tournaments also won’t be held. Bossier’s events — the Bossier Invitational and the Battle on the Hardwood Classic — will be held. The Battle on the Hardwood Nov. 18-21 features another strong field of 19 girls teams, including Benton. Other notable teams in-

clude 2020 5A runner-up Ouachita Parish, 2020 5A semifinalist Natchitoches Central, 2019 4A state champ and 2020 runner-up Warren Easton, 2020 3A runner-up Mansfield and 2020 1A runner-up Delhi. Airline and Parkway are also in the field. The Lady Panthers, who feature one of the state’s top players in sophomore Mikaylah Williams, are expected to make a run at both district and state honors this season.

tangs eighth-grade team with eight points each. Kyla Daux scored seven and Tobiria Washington added six. Acealynn Gray chipped in with four. Amari Mosley paced the seventh-grade Lady Mustangs with 10 points. Ma’Kenyze Gilbert and Rebekah Coleman scored seven and six, respectively. Summer Grant and Ciin Cing combined for six. At Cope, Savannah Wilson pumped in 17 points for the victorious Cope eighthgrade team. Ja’Niyah Boudreaux added 11. Addison McDowell and Ke’Zyriah Sykes scored 12 and 10 points, respectively,

to lead the Lady Cougars seventh-grade squad to the victory. At Haughton, Dakota Howard poured in 20 points to lead the Lady Bucs team to the victory in the eighthgrade game. Taylor Brown hit a 3pointer and scored seven points. Ava Gurley had five points, including a 3-pointer. Natalia Brown led Elm Grove with six points. Jakhiya Johnson sank a 3pointer and had five points. Zara Scanlon had a big game for the victorious Elm Grove seventh-grade team, tossing in 21 points. Jasmyne Hendrix had nine.

Greenacres, Cope sweep opponents; Haughton, Elm Grove split games

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Greenacres and Cope swept their opponents, and Haughton and Elm Grove split games in Bossier Parish middle school girls basketball action last Thursday. In eighth-grade games, Greenacres downed Rusheon, Cope topped Benton and Haughton defeated Elm Grove 32-16. In seventh-grade games, defeated Greenacres Rusheon, Cope downed Benton 38-17 and Elm Grove defeated Haughton. At Greenacres, Lily Bracknell and Sha’Coreya Brown led the Lady Mus-

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The Panthers got a big game from sophomore running back Jaylan White for the second week in a row. The defense was also dominant. Southwood, which has had to deal with COVID19 issues, was supposed to play Benton last week. The Cowboys lost to Tioga 4320 instead. Southwood defeated Parkway 18-16 last season to break a 10-year district victory drought. The Panthers were in a slump then. They’re not now. Look for Parkway to win its third straight. Bossier had a disastrous first half against Mans-

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field, falling behind 44-0. The Bearkats face a better offense Friday. Green Oaks, which lost to Union Parish 48-42 last week, has scored 32 or more points in five games. Keith Baker is one of the top quarterbacks in the area. The Bearkats will have to keep it close in the first half to have a chance. An injury-depleted Plain Dealing squad was no match for Calvary Baptist last week. Head coach Christopher Wilson took 21 healthy players to Jerry Barker Stadium. Standout running back Ladavious Scott wasn’t

one of them. He suffered broken ribs in Week 5’s loss to River Oaks. Linebacker Braeden Sterling has also suffered a seasonending injury and several other players are banged up. The Lions won’t find the going much easier against Homer, which was tied at 21 with Calvary in the fourth quarter in Week 5. The Pelicans defeated the Lions 51-24 last year.

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

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Parkway quarterback Cannon Link looks for a receiver during the Panthers’ 30-7 District 1-5A victory over Natchitoches Central last week.

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Edwards, who missed all of last season with a torn ACL, had an interception and was in on several big plays in the Bucs’ 27-21 District 1-5A victory over Captain Shreve.

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- NOVEMBER 11 let’s CELEBRATE OUR VETERANS

Since 1954, November 11 has been a day dedicated to celebrating our veterans. Originally, November 11 was known as Armistice Day, which became a legal holiday in 1938 and was “dedicated to the cause of world peace”, celebrating the end of World War I and those who fought. After coming through World War II and the Korean War, it was decided that November 11 should be a holiday that celebrated all veterans which is why today we celebrate Veterans Day. Like many other months in the year, November doesn’t just recognize one group of people or focus on raising awareness on one issue; there are many advocacies to support this month. For example, November is National Native American Heritage Month, National Diabetes Month, Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, Military Family Month, National Adoption Month, National Novel Writing Month, Family Stories Month, Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Movember, Epilepsy Awareness Month, National Career Development Month and many more. At the library, we use the month of November as our Give for Good month. As such, we collect goods for those in need as the holidays approach along with the end of the year. Our Give for Good Drive runs from November 1 to 30 and during that time we collect for the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana, Toys for Tots, and Porter’s Coats. And, because it’s the library and we like free things, every time you donate you get entered into a raffle for free Kindle Fires! Many of you may be familiar with these drives, but for those who aren’t, I’ll go into a bit of detail. All month long you can stop into any of our library locations to donate canned or dry goods; new, unwrapped toys; and coats of any size that will then be given to the organizations listed above to be distributed to those who need the collected items. This year in particular we’re hopeful that those who are able come by to donate since so many have

faced challenges this year with the pandemic. As a thank you for donations made, for every donation you bring in (5 food items/1 toy/1 coat) you receive a raffle ticket to fill out to be entered into our drawings for the three (3) Kindle Fires we’ve set aside for this endeavor. Stop in or call with any questions and thank you for anything you are able to give! ANNIE GILMER

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In Honor Of Our Veterans

On Veterans Day we take a moment to give thanks to the men and women who have served our country so valiantly. Ordinary men and women who unselfishly left their families, their homes, and their lives, not for recognition or fame but for the duty they swore to our country. It is our duty as Americans to honor the memory of those who have given ANN TOELLNER so much of themselves to protect our freedom. A year after the signing of the treaty to end World War I, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11, 1919 the first commemoration of Armistice Day. Speaking the following words he honored those who fought for our freedoms and the freedoms of others: “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…” In 1926, Congress made Armistice Day an annual holiday to honor veterans both past and present. President Dwight D. Eisenhower officially changed the name from Armistice Day to Veterans Day in 1964. Long before we ever had a specific date dedicated to honor those who serve, the importance of the debt of gratitude we owe them was verbalized by President Abraham Lincoln in a letter dated November 21, 1846 to a Mrs. Lydia Parker Bixby. Upon learning that she was the mother of five sons who all died in the Civil War fighting to preserve the unity of the United States, Lincoln wrote, “…I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the republic they died to save…”

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Keeping the history of our veterans alive is just one of the goals of the Bossier Parish Libraries History Center. Among our collections are oral histories, letters, documents and photos from battles our veterans have participated in. We take great pride in sharing and displaying our archival information for the public to enjoy. Within our archives is a collection of World War II photos taken by Col. John Duty Collins while he was stationed in England. These photos are an invaluable look into the daily life and destruction war places on countries. On a personal note of the author, I would like to send a special thank you to my grandfather Corp. Charlie W. Dieball of the United States Marine Corps., for his enduring spirit and unselfish acts when faced with the atrocities of being a prisoner of war. Corp. Dieball was held in the Mukden, Japanese POW camp for 3 years. Throughout his imprisonment he fought the odds to make daily notes of camp conditions, fellow prisoners, punishments prisoners had to endure and without hesitation he documented the deaths that occurred within the camp. It is an honor to have such a legacy from someone so close to my heart. Our veterans have fought and secured our freedoms and it is with great pride that the Bossier Parish Libraries History Center says thank you to our veterans for their service. Learn more about local veterans by visiting the Bossier Parish Libraries History Center, your leading source for local history. We are located adjacent to the Central Library branch at 2206 Beckett Street, Bossier City. Whether you want to learn about local history or research your family history, we are here to help.

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

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arshall, TX - Mrs. Bonnie W. Brown passed away on Saturday October 24, 2020 at the age of 81 as a result of complications that developed from COVID-19. Her son Randy was by her side holding her hand as she breathed her very last breath on this earth. Bonnie was born in Minden, Louisiana to Audrey and Beulah White on August 6, 1939. She proudly graduated in the Minden High School Class of 1958. Since graduation, Bonnie has remained very close to several of her high school classmates. Bonnie met her sweetheart/soulmate for life (Murell Brown) in 1959 in Minden, LA while he was on a sales call. This beautiful love affair lasted for over 60 years. They shared a special bond that many people do not get to experience in life, as they were madly in love for over 60 years. A lifetime is not long enough for true love. They loved their son Randy with all of their hearts and have given him a wonderful life. Bonnie married Murell on February 5, 1960. After Murell’s recent death on June 26, 2020, Bonnie was never the same in longing for the day that she could be reunited with her soulmate. That reunion soon took place on Saturday afternoon October 24, 2020 at 2:35 p.m. She is now reunited with Murell, her family and her friends. And, she is now peacefully resting in the arms of Jesus. In February of 1963, Murell established B & S Electronics with business partner Leon Southern. In the early days of the business, Bonnie worked hard doing anything that needed to be done (from bookkeeping to delivering television/radio parts and supplies). In the years that followed, she continued to work hard supporting and assisting her husband in all of his business endeavors spanning his 56 year business career. In August of 1964, Bonnie met her beloved and treasured friend (Betty Poche) at Cherokee Park Baptist Church in North Shreveport. The two remained the very best of friends for the remainder of Bonnie’s life. They talked on the phone everyday and visited as often as possible. Bonnie was also extremely close to her first cousin (Linda White Lindsey) until Linda’s death in 2017. She considered Linda as more of a sister than her first cousin. Bonnie also remained extremely close to Nancy Cross, her lifelong friend from the third grade. Bonnie loved her church (First Methodist - Marshall) serving in many positions (Women’s Circle, UMW President and Society of St. Stephen Chair). She and her church friends prepared many lunch meals for church member families holding funeral services. In fact, her family nicknamed her the “church lady” (taken after one of Dana Carvey’s 1990’s era weekly skits on Saturday Night Live). In learning from her mother, Bonnie was also a great cook. She loved preparing meals for her family and friends. Among her family’s favorites were her spaghetti (with meat sauce), her rump roast (with gravy and trimmings) and her banana pudding. She always had a Sunday meal prepared for her family to enjoy after church. Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband, Murell C. Brown; infant son, Lawrence Wayne Brown; infant daughter, Cynthia Lynn Brown; her parents; her sisters; Freda Sikes, Dianne McFarland and Judy Warren and her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Loyd Brown and Leola Cason Brown. She is survived by her son, Randall E. “Randy” Brown; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ron and Helen Sikes and many beloved nieces, nephews, very close cousins and friends. Honorary pallbearers are: “The Lucky Charm Gang” Friday lunch group (Richard Ellis, Mike Richard, Jon Richard, Bill Sullivan, Bill Palmer and Harold Raines), Greg Sikes, Richie Arnold, Jimmy Snead, Tom Lewis, Bobby Moorehead, Jarvis Poche, Aaron Cross, Alan Cross, Keith Cross, Rick Smart, Allen Cariker, Ed Perkins, Jude Prest, Tim Robinson, Mark Robinson, Glenn Thames, David Dodson, Chuck Haberthur and all former employees of the family businesses. Graveside services and burial were held on Thursday October 29, 2020 at Union Hall Baptist Church Cemetery in Coushatta, LA, led by Pastor Mike Richard (First Assembly of God - Marshall, TX). A memorial service in Bonnie’s honor will be held at First United Methodist Church in Marshall, TX on Saturday November 14, 2020 at 2 p.m., with Dr. Pat Day (First United Methodist - Shreveport, LA) leading the service. A Gathering of Family and Friends will take place at the church prior to the service from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. In following required COVID-19 protocol, the family requests that masks be worn and social distancing precautions be followed by those who are at risk. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to: Union Hall Baptist Church (Coushatta, LA), First Assembly of God (Marshall, TX) or Society of St. Stephen at First United Methodist Church (Marshall, TX).

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JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF P. O. Box 850 BENTON, LA 71006 PARISH OF BOSSIER 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF LOUISIANA Suit No: (08) 160978

DITECH FINANCIAL, LLC. VS NOELLE COLE A/K/A NOELLE DOSETTA STEELE COLE A/K/A NOELLE DOSETTA STEELE A/K/A NOELLE D. STEELE A/K/A NOELLE STEELE A/K/A NOELLE DOSETTA COLE A/K/A NOELLE D. COLE A/K/A NOELLE STEELE COLE A/K/A NOELLE S. COLE AND TRENDELL COLE A/K/A TRENDELL MARQUE COLE A/K/A TRENDELL M. COLE

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SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S OFFICE

OFFICIAL RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON; SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, SERVITUDES, RIGHTS-OFWAY AND OUTSTANDING MINERAL JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF RIGHTS OF RECORD AFFECTING THE P. O. Box 850 PROPERTY. BENTON, LA 71006 AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: ONE HUNDRED FORTY-SIX THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TWELVE AND 11 / 100 ($146,112.11) DOLLARS, ALONG WITH INTEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEES AND ALL OTHER COSTS OF SUIT. JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER BOSSIER Parish ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: Kristy Massey Finley 1505 North 19th Street Monroe, LA 71207 318-388-1440 October 7, 2020 November 11, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S OFFICE

JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF P. O. Box 850 BENTON, LA 71006 PARISH OF BOSSIER 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF LOUISIANA

Suit No: (08) 162060 LOT 253, CORRECTION MAP OF BROWNLEE ESTATES, UNIT NO. 6, A NEW RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LLC SUBDIVISION OF BOSSIER PARISH, VS LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT RECORDED THE UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF IN BOOK 583, PAGES 602-603 OF THE SARA MOORE CARTER, (A/K/A SARA CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER MOORE, SARA CARTER) PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND LOCATED THEREON. SALE ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-TWO THOUSAND TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-SEVEN AND 03 / FOR CASH, WITH THE BENEFIT OF AP100 ($152,167.03) DOLLARS, ALONG PRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, WITH INTEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEES AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF AND ALL OTHER COSTS OF SUIT. THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMJULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF BER 18, 2020, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING BOSSIER Parish DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TOATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: WIT:: Corey J. Giroir 13541 Tiger Bend Road LOT 39, ANNIE LOU HEIGHTS SUBDIVIBaton Rouge, LA 70817 SION, UNIT NO. 1, A SUBDIVISION IN 225-756-0373 BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER THAT PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 275, October 7, 2020 PAGE 15 IN THE CONVEYANCE November 11, 2020 RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, Bossier Press-Tribune LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS SITUATED THEREON AND BELONGING THERETO.

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) 161911

PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC VS JARED N. HOOTER AND KAYLE HOOTER

BOOK/PAGE: 1009/464:

LOT 40, ANNIE LOU HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 1, A SUBDIVISION IN BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER THAT PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 275, PAGE 15 IN THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS SITUATED THEREON. WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF 1006 SHARRON DRIVE, BENTON, LA 71006.

AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: SIXTY-SEVEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND 33 / 100 ($67,800.33) DOLLARS, ALONG WITH INTEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEES AND ALL OTHER COSTS OF SUIT. JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER BOSSIER Parish

ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: Estefania Reichard 3510 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 600 Metairie, LA 70002 504-831-7726

October 7, 2020 LOT 40, AMENDED PLAT II, FOX CROSS- November 11, 2020 ING SUBDIVISION, PHASE 2, A SUBDIVI- Bossier Press-Tribune SION OF THE TOWN OF HAUGHTON, BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, S PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 1364, PAGE 471 OF THE

PARISH OF BOSSIER 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF LOUISIANA Suit No: (08) 162704

SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LLC VS MITCHELL HARPER WILLIAMS

INCH SQUARE IRON STOCK 0.5’ ABOVE GROUND MARKING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 11 WEST, BOSSIER PARISH LOUISIANA; THENCE RUN 2 90°00’00”W, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION, 28, A DISTANCE OF 1200.00’ (1200.00 DEED), TO A SET 1/2” REBAR AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE ALONG SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 28, N 89°59’34”W, A DISTANCE OF 200.35’ TO A FOUND 1/2” IRON PIPE; THENCE N 00°02’00”W, DEPARTING SAID SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 28, A DISTANCE OF 481.12’ TO A SET 1/2” REBAR ON THE EXISTING SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF LOUISIANA HIGHWAY NO. 527 (A 100.00’ RIGHT OF WAY PER MONUMENTATION); THENCE S 87°29’48”E, ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 199.74’ TO AN EXISTING 4” IRON PIPE 5.5’ HIGH AT A CHAIN LINK FENCE CORNER; THENCE S 00°03’46” E, DEPARTING SAID EXISTING SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OFWAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 472.42’ THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 2.415 ACRES, MORE OR LESS INCLUDING LANDS IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF LOUISIANA HIGHWAY NO. 527 BEING 0.228 ACRES.

BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, WITH THE BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2020, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TO- SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: ONE HUNDRED ONE THOUSAND WIT:: NINETY-FIVE AND 05 / 100 ($101,095.05) LOT 12, RESUBDIVISION OF PLANTA- DOLLARS, ALONG WITH INTEREST, ATFEES AND ALL OTHER TION PARK SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 1, A TORNEY’S SUBDIVISION OF BOSSIER CITY, COSTS OF SUIT. BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF 141, AT PAGE 549 OF THE CONVEYANCE & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, BOSSIER Parish LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS LO- ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: CATED THEREON; SUBJECT TO RE- Karen E. Trevathan STRICTIONS, SERVITUDES, 8235 YMCA Plaza Drive, Suite 400 RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND OUTSTANDING Baton Rouge, LA 70810 MINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORD AFFECT- 225-334-9222 ING THE PROPERTY. October 7, 2020 AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID November 11, 2020 SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: Bossier Press-Tribune NINETY-FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNREQUEST FOR PROPOSALS DRED FORTY AND 27 / 100 ($94,140.27) The Bossier Parish Police Jury is presently seeking proDOLLARS, ALONG WITH INTEREST, AT- posals to provide RESIDENT ENGINEER INSPECTION TORNEY’S FEES AND ALL OTHER SERVICES. Applicants should have Resident Engineer Inspection Service experience and shall submit with their COSTS OF SUIT. JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER BOSSIER Parish ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: Candace A. Courteau 1505 North 19th St. P.O. Box 2867 Monroe, LA 71207-2867 (318) 388-1440 October 7, 2020 November 11, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S OFFICE

JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF P. O. Box 850 BENTON, LA 71006 PARISH OF BOSSIER 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF LOUISIANA Suit No: (08) 162914

VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC. VS KICHELLE LEIGH ROWE A/K/A KICHELLE LEIGH HUGHES ROWE AND WILLIAM RUSSELL ROWE, JR.

COMMENCE AT A FOUND OLD 1-1/2”

proposal, a list of successfully completed Resident Engineer Inspection Plans. The Inspection Plan will have selection criteria of the following: * Qualifications of the firm (25 points) * Proposed staff qualifications and experience (25 points) * Project methodology approach (25 points) * Cost (25 points) Proposals should be submitted to the Bossier Parish Police Jury until the hour of 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 8, 2020, in the Bossier Parish Police Jury Office, Bossier Parish Courthouse, 204 Burt Boulevard, Benton, Louisiana. Your bid may be submitted electronically by going to www.bidsync.com and registering online. Rachel Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury

SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION

REgISTRATION: # 003009560

I, Hayden Lawrence Durfee, have been convicted of Sexual Battery (Sexually Motivated). My address is 1109 Christy Street, Bossier City, LA 71111.

Caucasian Race: Male Sex: 19 Age: 6’ 04” Height: 153 Weight: Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Blue

Alias: Hayden Lawrence Durfee None Scar: None Mark: Prosthesis: None Piercing: Both Ears Tattoo: R_arm: Sleeve, 2 skulls Upper_R_arm: Cross “Judy” R_wrist: 51 Abdomen: Cross “2316” & Hate it L_wrist: 50 Back: Broken

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

November 4 and 11, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION

REgISTRATION: #SEX0756

I, Paul Jacob Normal II, have been convicted of Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile (Sexually Motivated). My address is 5255 John Wilson Drive, Bossier City, LA 71111.

Race: Caucasian Sex: Male Age: 35 Height: 5’ 08” Weight: 155 Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Brown

Alias: None Scar: None Mark: None Prosthesis: None Piercing: None Tattoo: R_shoulder: Kristine L. L_shoulder: Noah

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

November 11 and 18, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

November 4, 11 and 18, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Bossier Parish Police Jury is presently seeking proposals to provide ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES. Applicants should have Architectural and Engineering experience and shall submit with their proposal, a list of successfully completed Architectural and Engineering Plans. The Architectural and Engineering Plan will have selection criteria of the following: * Qualifications of the firm (25 points) * Proposed staff qualifications and experience (25 points) * Project methodology approach (25 points) * Cost (25 points) Proposals should be submitted to the Bossier Parish Police Jury until the hour of 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 8, 2020, in the Bossier Parish Police Jury Office, Bossier Parish Courthouse, 204 Burt Boulevard, Benton, Louisiana. Your bid may be submitted electronically by going to www.bidsync.com and registering online. Rachel Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury

November 4, 11 and 18, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

If anyone knows the whereabouts of the family members of Loyd Pace, Jr. and Jewell Wyatt Pace, last known address is 1614 Adner Road, Haughton, LA, please contact Attorney Kharmen Davis at (318) 621-9400.

November 11, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

Bankunited N.A. vs. Jason Thomas McCasland and Chizu Higa McCasland, Docket No. 161,691, 26th Judicial District Court, Bossier Parish,Louisiana. Please take notice that Jason Thomas McCasland and Chizu Higa McCasland have been named as defendants in the above styled cause of action, and anyone knowing her whereabouts, or the whereabouts of the administrator or executor of the same, should contact Douglas M. Stinson at Stinson Law Firm, LLC, P.O. Box 545, Benton, LA 71006, or at (318) 965-5002.

November 11, 2020 Bossier Preses-Tribune

SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION

Registration #000485

I, Perry Jackson, have been convicted of Forcible Rape. My address is 1627 Bellaire Blvd, Bossier City, LA 71112.

Race: Afr Amer Sex: Male Age: 65 Height: 5’ 06” Weight: 160 Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Unknown

Alias: Curtis Haywood Elvenis Davis, Ernest Lee Smith, James Thompson, Kenneth Sanders Scars: None Marks: None Prosthesis: None Piercing: None Tattoos: 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

November 11 and 18, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

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SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S OFFICE

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

Suit No: (08) 162817

Suit No: (08) 162737

PARISH OF BOSSIER 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF LOUISIANA

CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK, N.A. VS DARLA BONNER BAUGHMAN

PARISH OF BOSSIER 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF LOUISIANA

STANDARD MORTGAGE CORPORATION VS JENNIFER PATRICE HORTON A/K/A BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND JENNIFER HUEWITT WIFE OF MICHAEL SALE ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMHUEWITT BERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, SALE ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMTO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, BERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO FOR CASH, WITH THE BENEFIT OF AP- ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL PRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF FOR CASH, WITH THE BENEFIT OF APBENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEM- PRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, BER 18, 2020, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMPARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TO- BER 18, 2020, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF WIT:: 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN SEC- PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TOTION 36, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE WIT:: 13 WEST, BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, SAID TRACT BEING MORE FULLY DE- LOT 3, BLOCK 10, BARKSDALE GARSCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: DENS A SUBDIVISION OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT BEGINNING AT A FOUND 1/2” DIAMETER RECORDED IN BOOK 60, PAGE 319 OF IRON PIPE CALLED TO BE NORTH THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF 00°22’22” WEST 1423.59 FEET AND BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOSOUTH 88°25’31” WEST 1698.38 FEET GETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMFROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF PROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON. SECTION SECTION 36, RUN THENCE SOUTH 13°25’53” WEST A DISTANCE OF AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID 205.52 FEET TO A FOUND 1/2” DIAME- SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: TER IRON PIPE, EIGHTY-FOUR THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED ONE AND 86 / 100 ($84,201.86) THENCE RUN NORTH 58°46’51” WEST A DOLLARS, ALONG WITH INTEREST, ATDISTANCE OF 405.76 FEET TO A FOUND TORNEY’S FEES AND ALL OTHER 1/2” DIAMETER IRON PIPE BEING ON COSTS OF SUIT. THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF CARDNELL ROAD, JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER THENCE RUN NORTH 31°13’09” EAST BOSSIER Parish ALONG THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF CARDNELL ROAD A DISTANCE ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: OF 195.70 FEET TO A FOUND 1/2” DIAM- Foerstner G. Meyer ETER IRON PIPE, 639 Loyola Avenue, Suite 1800 New Orleans, LA 710013 THENCE RUN SOUTH 58°46’51” EAST A 504-522-8256 DISTANCE OF 342.98 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, October 7, 2020 November 11, 2020 SAID TRACT CONTAINING 1.6819 ACRES Bossier Press-Tribune

A 1.00 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN SECTION 36, T19N-R13W, BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 36, THENCE NO°22’22”W, 1423.59 FEET (RECORD CALL) AND S88°25’31”W, 1664.03 FEET (RECORD CALL) TO A FOUND 1/2” IRON PIPE; THENCE S13°26’54”W, 205.40 FEET (S13°25’53”W, 205.52 FEET RECORD CALL) TO A FOUND 1/2” IRON PIPE FOR CORNER AND POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT HEREIN DESCRIBED; THENCE, S13°25’53”W, 108.31 FEET TO A SET 1/2” IRON PIPE; THENCE N56°46’51” W 438.90 FEET TO A SET 1/2” IRON PIPE LYING ON THE MOST SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF CARDNELL ROAD; THENCE, ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, N31°13’09”E, 103.14 FEET TO A FOUND 1/2” IRON PIPE; THENCE, LEAVING SAID RIGHTOF-WAY LINE, S58°46’51”E, 405.81 FEET (405.76 FEET RECORD CALL) TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENT LOCATED THEREON AND BEING SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS OR RESTRICTION OF RECORD OF USAGE.

AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: EIGHTY-FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE AND 35 / 100 ($84,775.35) 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: Fred A. Rogers, III 4415 Thornhill Avenue Shreveport, LA 71106 318-861-1111

October 7, 2020 November 11, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

NOTICE Sealed bids will be received by the Receptionist in the Bossier Parish Police Jury Office until the hour of 2:00 p.m. (CST), Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at which time bids will be opened and read aloud in the Bossier Parish Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, 204 Burt Blvd. Benton, LA 71006, for the following supplies for the Bossier Parish Highway Department, for a one-year period. Bids will be opened and read aloud. Tabulations will be made and bids awarded at a later date. Aggregate Asphaltic Concrete Paving Material Asphalt Products Cold Mix Corrugated Metal Culvert Pipe Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Petroleum Products Plastic Culvert Pipe Reinforced Concrete Pipe Tires and Tubes Treated Yellow Pine Lumber Treated Yellow Pine Piling In accordance with Act No. 590 of the 2008 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature, bids may be submitted electronically at www.bidsync.com. Vendors/Contractors who decide to submit electronic bids will also have to pay an annual fee for digital signatures as required by state law. All details on specifications and delivery points may be obtained from the Office of the Bossier Parish Police Jury, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana. The Bossier Parish Police Jury reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids to determine the best and lowest bid. RACHEL D. HAUSER PARISH SECRETARY JIMMY COCHRAN, PRESIDENT BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY

November 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Bossier Parish Police Jury is presently seeking proposals to provide DISASTER RECOVERY AND EMERGENCY PLANNING SERVICES. Applicants should have Disaster Recovery and Emergency Planning Service experience and shall submit with their proposal, a list of successfully completed Disaster Recovery Plans. The Disaster Recovery and Emergency Plan will have selection criteria of the following: * Qualifications of the firm (25 points) * Proposed staff qualifications and experience (25 points) * Project methodology approach (25 points) * Cost (25 points) Proposals should be submitted to the Bossier Parish Police Jury until the hour of 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 8, 2020, in the Bossier Parish Police Jury Office, Bossier Parish Courthouse, 204 Burt Boulevard, Benton, Louisiana. Your bid may be submitted electronically by going to www.bidsync.com and registering online. Rachel Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury November 4, 11 and 18, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

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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

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Bossier Parish Police Jury is presently seeking proposals to provide SURVEYING SERVICES. Applicants should have Surveying experience and shall submit with their proposal, a list of successfully completed Surveying Plans. The Surveying Plan will have selection criteria of the following: * Qualifications of the firm (25 points) * Proposed staff qualifications and experience (25 points) (25 points) * Project methodology approach * Cost (25 points) Proposals should be submitted to the Bossier Parish Police Jury until the hour of 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 8, 2020, in the Bossier Parish Police Jury Office, Bossier Parish Courthouse, 204 Burt Boulevard, Benton, Louisiana. Your bid may be submitted electronically by going to www.bidsync.com and registering online. Rachel Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Bossier Parish Police Jury is presently seeking proposals to provide CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIAL TESTING SERVICES. Applicants should have Construction and Material Testing experience and shall submit with their proposal, a list of successfully completed Construction and Material Testing Plans. The Construction and Material Testing Plan will have selection criteria of the following: * Qualifications of the firm (25 points) * Proposed staff qualifications and experience (25 points) (25 points) * Project methodology approach * Cost (25 points) Proposals should be submitted to the Bossier Parish Police Jury until the hour of 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 8, 2020, in the Bossier Parish Police Jury Office, Bossier Parish Courthouse, 204 Burt Boulevard, Benton, Louisiana. Your bid may be submitted electronically by going to www.bidsync.com and registering online. Rachel Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury

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LEGAL NOTICE

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2020

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 /s/ Jimmy Cochran ATTEST: President /s/ Rachel Hauser Secretary October 21 and 28, 2020 November 4 and 11, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed Bids will be received by the Housing Authority of the City of Bossier City, 805 E 1st Street, Bossier City, Louisiana 71111 until 2:00 P.M., local time, December 3, 2020.

ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY FACILITY PLANNING AND CONTROL OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE BID OPENING.

FOR: Cisco, Mariah Bush & Hall Park Homes Roof Replacements Bossier City, Louisiana 71111

USE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS Complete Bid Documents may be obtained from: ACE Digital Printing 134 Youree Drive Shreveport, Louisiana 71101 PHONE (318) 220-8440

upon deposit of $100.00 for each set of documents. Deposit on the first set is fully refundable to all Prime Bidders upon return of the documents, in good condition, no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. Fifty percent of the deposit of all other sets of documents will be refunded upon return of documents as stated above.

All bids shall be accompanied by bid security in an amount of five percent (5.0%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates. The form of this security shall be as stated in the Instructions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project.

Contractors have the option of submitting bids electronically at www.centralauctionhouse.com or www.centralbidding.com in lieu of sealed bids.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE BOSSIER CITY COUNCIL WILL BE IN REGULAR SESSION, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2020, AT 3:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 620 BENTON ROAD, BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA, TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES:

The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written as described in the Instructions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project.

______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk

Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of Roofing and Sheet Metal, Siding. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(5). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214.

Ordinance approving an amendment to the Unified Development Code creating new regulations for adjoining and abutting lots.

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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 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

A MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD at 9:00 A.M. on November 19, 2020 at 1304 Carver Street, Bossier City, Louisiana 71111

The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212(B)(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section; and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by any entity.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS SP#5647

Sealed bids will be received by the Procurement Section of the Division of Administration, 1201 N. 3rd. St., 2nd. Floor, Suite 2-160, (P.O. Box 94095), Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at 10:00 A.M. for the following:

RFx No. 3000016033 – Fill Dirt for LDWF, 11/24/2020

Bid proposal forms, information and specifications may be obtained by accessing the bid number in LaPac at www.doa.Louisiana.gov/osp or from the procurement section listed above. No bids will be received after the date and hour specified. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities.

Paula Tregre Director of State Procurement FAX (225) 342-8688

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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT to REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS for REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT LEGAL SERVICES for the HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY

The Housing Authority of the City of Bossier City hereby requests the submittal of proposals from highly qualified legal service firms with substantial experience in real estate to provide legal services on behalf of HABC, or any subsidiaries created for HABC’s mixed finance transactions, Rental Assistance Demonstration (“RAD”) transactions, and other real estate development and/or redevelopment-related work.

A twenty-four (24) month contract with two (2) twelve (12) month renewals options at the sole discretion of the HABC is being offered, subject to the appropriation of funding.

The contract and award will be made at the HABC’s discretion. If it becomes necessary to revise any part of this 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 Request for Proposal documents may be obtained on the HABC online website at www.thehabc.org or by contacting Kia Fuller at kfuller@hacsla.com.

Responses are due on November 13, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. in the Administrative Office, 2500 Line Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71104.

An interview may be conducted with qualified proposers during the evaluation of the proposals.

The HABC reserves the right to reject any or all proposals when it deems it to be in the best interest of the HABC.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Ceremonial Matters/Recognition of guests-

Eric Hoffman – Every Warrior - Mr. Hoffman did not appear

Committee Reports –

Stacie Fernandez, City Finance Director gave the September Monthly Finance Report. She reported that things were trending better.

Bids –

Mr. Larkin joined the meeting at 3:06 PM

Witness opening of sealed bids for – Bid #P20-26 East Bank Fire Station Boggs & Poole Darren Bailey, Inc. ELA Group, Inc. Integrity, Inc. McInnis Brothers Construction, Inc.

$2,199,000 $2,386,000 $2,165,700 $2,189,400 $2,394,000

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

Unfinished Business –

ORDINANCE NO. 142 OF 2020

AN ORDINANCE TO DECLARE CERTAIN MOVABLE EQUIPMENT OWNED BY CITY OF BOSSIER CITY AS SURPLUS TO THE CITY’S NEED AND PROVIDE FOR SALVAGE AND DISPOSAL ACCORDING TO LAW.

WHEREAS, the City has accumulated certain movable equipment which is now surplus to the City’s need and it is in the best interest of the City to salvage and dispose of said equipment according to law.

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened that the following equipment described is surplus to the City’s needs:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000.00) is hereby appropriated from the 2016 Sales Tax Bond for Downtown to improve landscaping and irrigation in the Eastbank District.

The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Scott Irwin, and seconded by Mr. Don Williams and adopted on the 3rd day of November, 2020, by the following vote:

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

NAYS: none

ABSENT: none

ABSTAIN: none

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

The following Ordinance offered and adopted:

ORDINANCE NO. 146 OF 2020

AN ORDINANCE TO ENLARGE THE LIMITS AND BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY BY ANNEXING APROXIMATELY 120 ACRES ZONED RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURE WHICH AJOINS THE CURRENT CITY LIMITS OF BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA. (COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT)

WHEREAS, a petition signed by the property owner has been filed with the City Council of the City of Bossier City, requesting that the property described in Exhibit “A”, attached and made a part hereof, be included in the City Limits of the City of Bossier City Parish of Bossier, Louisiana, subject to the conditions set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of MILEAGE Bossier City, in regular session convened, that the limits and boundaries of the City of 125,026 Bossier City are hereby enlarged and extended so as to include with the limits and boundaries of the City of Bossier City, the property described in Exhibit “A”. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened that the Purchasing Agent is authorBE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the above referenced annexed area shall ized to dispose of said equipment in accordance to law. be in Council District Number 5 of the City of Bossier City, Louisiana.

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The above and foregoing ORDINANCE was read in full at open and regular session conBE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that all Ordinances, or parts of Ordinances, vened, was on motion of Mr. Jeff Free seconded by Mr. Thomas Harvey and adopted on in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. this 3rd day of November, 2020, by the following vote:

AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. The above and foregoing Ordinance, read in full at open and legal session Harvey convened, was on motion of Mr. Thomas Harvey, seconded by Mr. Don Williams, and adopted on the 3rd day of November, 2020, by the following vote: NAYS: none

ABSENT: none

ABSTAIN: none

__________________________ David Montgomery Jr, President

The following Ordinance offered and adopted:

__________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk

ORDINANCE NO. Ord 143 OF 2020

AN 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 LOCATED AT 620 BENTON ROAD. November 11, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

WHEREAS; the northern parking lot of City Hall has been used since the construction of the building;

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE BOSSIER CITY COUNCIL WILL BE IN REGULAR SESSION, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 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 move $500,000 from the Disaster Reserve Fund to the Centurylink Center to cover their expenses through February 2021 and to pay their 2020 Ad Valorem Taxes.

Ordinance to move the $400,000 allocated for the Swan Lake Park Restroom in Ordinance 125 of 2020 to contingency in the 2021 Sales Tax Capital Improvement Budget.

Ordinance amending Ordinance 135 of 2020 increasing the appropriated amount to $249,850.00 to replace an additional 480 LF of 20" Pipe Line using Sewer Capital Contingency Funds.

Ordinance to move approximately $2,000,000 in Capital Expense from the WOB Fund 415 to the 2015 LCDA Fund 495 to close out WOB portion of the 2015 LCDA Bond.

Ordinance authorizing Mayor Lorenz Walker to enter into the attached Amended Local Services Agreement with the Parish of Bossier and to execute any documents in furtherance thereof.

______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BOSSIER CITY STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 3, 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, November 3, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Invocation was given by Council Member Jeffery Darby

Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Jeff Free

WHEREAS; the northern parking lot is heavily used by citizens, Police, Fire, City and Parish personnel;

WHEREAS: the parking lot is holding water in certain areas of the parking lot and repairs are estimated to cost $30,000 to complete;

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

NAYS: none

ABSENT: none

ABSTAIN: none

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

New Business –

The following ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 147 OF 2020

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR THE SALE OF HIGH AND LOW CONTENT ALCOHOL FOR ON PREMISE CONSUMPTION AT A RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 1835 OLD MINDEN ROAD, BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA.

WHEREAS; Jesus Martinez, Mexican and Latin Food Inc., has applied to the Bossier CityParish Metropolitan Planning Commission for Conditional Use Approval for the retail sale of high and low content alcohol for on premise consumption at a restaurant located at 1835 Old Minden Road, Bossier City, Louisiana 71111; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, in regular session convened that the Bossier City Council does hereby appropriate $30,000.00 to come from the Sales Tax Capital Improvement Fund to be used to make drainage improvements for the northern WHEREAS; a public hearing for the Conditional Use application was held on October 12, parking lot located at City Hall at 620 Benton Road. 2020; and

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. Timothy Larkin and seconded by Mr. Scott Irwin, and adopted on the 3rd day of November, 2020, by the following vote:

AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none

ABSENT: none

ABSTAIN: none

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

The following Ordinance offered and adopted:

Ordinance No. 144 Of 2020

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

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

SECTION 1. That the Conditional Use for retail sales of high and low content alcohol for on premise consumption at 1835 Old Minden Road, Bossier City, Louisiana is hereby approved.

Motion was made by Mr. Timothy Larkin and seconded by Mr. Don Williams to adopt the above ordinance. Upon the following vote, the ordinance was duly adopted on the 3rd day of November, 2020, by the following vote:

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

NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none _____________________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President ______________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk

AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $215,000 FROM THE RIVERBOAT GAMING TRUST FUND (810) TO GO TO THE STREETS AND DRAINAGE FUND (260) FOR C-49-20 STREET REPAIRS IN ALL FIVE DISTRICTS By: Mr. Williams Motion to introduce an Ordinance approving an amendment to the Unified WHEREAS, additional funds are needed to meet the goals of the City Coun- Development Code creating new regulations for adjoining and abutting lots. cil; and Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous WHEREAS, street repairs will be made throughout the City;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, does hereby approve the appropriation of $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.

The following Ordinance offered and adopted:

Ordinance No. 148 Of 2020

AN ORDINANCE TO DECLARE THAT AN EMERGENCY DID EXIST IN THE CITY OF The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session BOSSIER CITY WHICH AFFECTED, PROPERTY, PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY DUE convened, was on motion of Mr. Thomas Harvey, and seconded by Mr. Timothy Larkin, and TO THE REQUIREMENT TO REPAIR CATCH BASINS AND SIDEWALKS IN THE EAST BANK DISTRICT AT A COST OF $30,000.00 TO COME FROM THE 2015 LCDA BOND Present: Honorable, President David Montgomery, Jr., Honorable Councilors Scott Irwin, adopted on the 3rd day of November, 2020, by the following vote: ISSUE; AND AUTHORIZES THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH AXIS CONJeffery Darby (virtual), Don Williams, Jeff Free and Thomas Harvey STRUCTION, INC. FOR COMPLETION OF WORK. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey Absent: Honorable Councilor Timothy Larkin WHEREAS, an emergency to repair catch basins and sidewalks exists in the NAYS: none East Bank District and it is necessary to enter into contract with Axis Construction for comAlso Present: Mayor, Lorenz Walker, City Attorney, Jimmy Hall and City Clerk, Phyllis ABSENT: none pletion of work and; McGraw ABSTAIN: none _____________________________________ WHEREAS, the Engineering Department hereby request $30,000.00 to be David Montgomery, Jr., President City Clerk, Phyllis McGraw, read statement about where to watch meetings online, that appropriated from the 2015 LCDA Bond Issue. 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 com- Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, ments from the public watching virtually, the meeting continued. Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the Bossier City Council does hereby declare The following Ordinance offered and adopted: that an emergency exists and appropriates $30,000.00 to come from the 2015 LCDA Bond By: Mr. Free Issue for this declared emergency. Ordinance No. 145 Of 2020 Roll Call as follows:

Motion to approve Minutes of the September 22, 2020, Regular Meeting and October 20, 2020, and dispense with the reading.

Seconded by Mr. Williams No comment

Vote in favor of motion is unanimous

The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal sesAN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS sion convened, was on motion of Mr. Scott Irwin and seconded by Mr. Timothy Larkin, and ($200,000.00) FROM THE 2016 SALES TAX BOND FOR DOWNTOWN TO IMPROVE adopted on the 3rd day of November, 2020, by the following vote: LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION IN THE EASTBANK DISTRICT.

AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and WHEREAS, the Eastbank District needs major improvements in landscaping Mr. Harvey and irrigation to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the area; and

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NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none _____________________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President ______________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk

By: Mr. Williams Motion to introduce an Ordinance to move $500,000 from the Disaster Reserve Fund to the Centurylink Center to cover their expenses through February 2021 and to pay their 2020 Ad Valorem Taxes Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous

By: Mr. Williams Motion to introduce an Ordinance to move the $400,000 allocated for the Swan Lake Park Restroom in Ordinance 125 of 2020 to contingency in the 2021 Sales Tax Capital Improvement Budget. Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous

By: Mr. Williams Motion to introduce an Ordinance amending Ordinance 135 of 2020 increasing the appropriated amount to $249,850.00 to replace an additional 480 LF of 20” Pipe Line using Sewer Capital Contingency Funds. Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous

By: Mr. Williams Motion to introduce an Ordinance to move approximately $2,000,000 in Capital Expense from the WOB Fund 415 to the 2015 LCDA Fund 495 to close out WOB portion of the 2015 LCDA Bond. Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous

By: Mr. Williams Motion to introduce an Ordinance authorizing Mayor Lorenz Walker to enter into the attached Amended Local Services Agreement with the Parish of Bossier and to execute any documents in furtherance thereof. Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the administration is authorized to proceed There being no further business to come before this Council, the meeting adjourned with hiring procedures for the fulfillment of this position. at 3:33 PM by Mr. Montgomery, Jr.

The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal ses- Respectfully submitted: sion convened, was on motion of Mr. Scott Irwin, and seconded by Mr. Timothy Larkin, and Phyllis McGraw adopted on the 3rd day of November, 2020, by the following vote: City Clerk

AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none

ABSENT: none

ABSTAIN: none

_____________________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President

______________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk

The following Resolution offered and adopted:

RESOLUTION NO. 92 OF 2020

A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT OWNERSHIP OF 1.4 MILES OF STATE ROAD BY THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY IN EXCHANGE FOR DOTD EXTENDING THE I-20/I-220 INTERCHANGE. _________________________________________________

WHEREAS, The City of Bossier City is agreeable to accept ownership of whatever rights the State of Louisiana, through the Department of Transportation and Development (“Department”), may own in and to the following described properties and agrees to accept all duties, obligations, and responsibilities for the operation, maintenance, and future liabilities associated therewith, for its operation and maintenance as a municipal route: Segment 1 - The portion of existing state route LA 3105, known as McDade St, beginning at its junction with Arthur Ray Teague Pkwy and proceeding northwesterly approximately 0.48 miles to its junction with US 71, known as Barksdale Blvd.

Segment 2 - The portion of existing state route LA 3105, known as Airline Dr, beginning at a location approximately 0.26 miles south of Brownlee Rd and proceeding north approximately 0.77 miles to the terminus of existing LA 3105, located approximately 0.50 miles south of Wemple Rd, near the northern corporate limit of the City of Bossier City.

The following Ordinance offered and adopted:

RESOLUTION NO. 89 of 2020

November 11, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury will conduct a budget hearing on the 2021 proposed budget on December 2, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, in accordance with law. The following is a summary of the proposed budget, which may be inspected between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday at the Police Jury Office, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana. REVENUES: $35,641.000. Taxes - Ad Valorem Licenses and permits 1,647,000. Intergovernmental revenue - federal funds 4,677,131. - state funds 6,668,655. - other 150,000. Fees, charges and commissions for service 4,381,078. 745,600. Fines and forfeitures Use of money and property 504,445. Other revenue 12,043,981. 66,458,890. TOTAL REVENUE Operating transfers in 13,798,828. Beginning Fund Balances 52,622,451. TOTAL REVENUES, FUND BALANCES AND TRANSFERS $132,880,169. EXPENDITURES: General government - legislative $ 471,960. - judicial 3,720,962. - elections 396,525. - financial & administration 8,451,981. - other 347,666. Public Safety 8,950,200. Public Works 28,698,800 Public Utilities 3,466,425. Health and welfare 5,681,189. 10,235,820. Culture and recreation 1,179,145. Economic development and assistance Debt service Principal 5,761,000. 1,435,721. Interest and other TOTAL EXPENDITURES 78,797,384. Operating transfers out 13,798,828. Ending Fund Balances 40,283,957. Reserves 0. TOTAL EXPENDITURES, RESERVES $132,880,169. AND TRANSFERS

WHEREAS, The City of Bossier City is agreeable to accept ownership of A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ENGAGEMENT OF AN EMPLOYMENT SERVICE FOR THE HIRING OF A TEMPORARY CONTRACT TRAFFIC CONTROL TECH EM- whatever rights the Department may own in and to the aforesaid portion of the state routes and only when the State of Louisiana agrees to the following action(s): if PLOYEE FOR THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT RESULTING IN A NET NEUTRAL CHANGE TO THE OPERATING BUDGET. JIMMY COCHRAN, PRESIDENT WILLIAM J. BUFFINGTON CONDITION: Constructs state route LA 1267 beginning at its new connection BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY PARISH TREASURER with the I-20/I-220 interchange proceeding southerly to its proposed terminus, WHEREAS; Ordinance No. 21 of 2018 implemented a requirement assuring located just south of the KCS railroad at the Barksdale Air Force Base, in acthat the City department budgets not be exceeded by hiring of any personnel; and November 11, 2020 cordance with State Project No. H.003370. Bossier Press-Tribune WHEREAS; the position of Traffic Control Tech is currently vacant due to an NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Bossier City shall employee being out on worker’s compensation; and NORTHEAST BOSSIER FIRE DISTRICT NO. 5 accept ownership of whatever rights the Department may own in and to the aforesaid porBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING tion of the state routes described herein, and further identified in Exhibit “A”, as a binding WHEREAS; the Traffic Control Tech responsibilities are limited due to the agreement between the State of Louisiana and the City of Bossier City provided the DeMinutes –November 5, 2020 lack of current personnel; and 605 Kilgore Road partment of Transportation and Development complies with the conditions described Location: Northeast Bossier Fire District #5 Training Center herein. Plain Dealing, LA 71064 WHEREAS; the existing salary for this position will be used to cover the cost Board Members Present: Chairman John Green, Vice Chairman Doc Barnett, Jesse of the contract labor resulting in a net neutral impact to the operating budget; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Bossier Malmay, Joseph Rondeau City authorizes the presiding Mayor to execute the instruments necessary to transfer the Board Members Absent: Greg Brown NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, in regular session convened that aforesaid property described herein once the conditions of this agreement are met. Firefighters Present: Board Secretary Danielle Vaughan, Fire Chief Jason Vaughan, the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, that the Engineering Department is hereby auJohn Harris thorized to use an employment service for the hiring of a temporary contract traffic control Public Present: None. tech employee, and to utilize the unused salary budgeted as needed to fully fund the temThe above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal ses- Call to Order porary position as described. sion convened, was on motion of Mr. Thomas Harvey, and seconded by Mr. Jeff Free, and Chairman John Green called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. adopted on the 3rd day of November, 2020, by the following vote: 1. Invocation The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal sesJesse Malmay opened the meeting with a prayer. sion convened, was on motion of Mr. Scott Irwin, and seconded by Mr. Timothy Larkin, and AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and 2. Pledge adopted on the 3rd day of November, 2020, by the following vote: Pledge of Allegiance led by Chairman Green. Mr. Harvey 3. Roll Call NAYS: none Roll call performed. Greg Brown absent. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and 4. Minutes ABSENT: none Mr. Harvey 4.1 Motion made by Jesse Malmay to accept the October 8, 2020 minutes as pubABSTAIN: none NAYS: none lished. Seconded by Doc Barnett. Discussion opened. No discussion. Vote: _____________________________________ Yeas 3, Nays 0. Motion carried. David Montgomery, Jr., President ABSENT: none 5. Monthly Activity Reports ______________________________________ ABSTAIN: none 5.1 Check reconciliation for Operating Account for October given. Joseph Rondeau Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk made motion to accept. Seconded by Doc Barnett. Discussion opened. No discussion. Vote: Yeas 3, Nays 0. Motion carried. The following Resolution offered and adopted: _____________________________________ 5.2 Check reconciliation for Capital Account for October given. Motion made by David Montgomery, Jr., President Doc Barnett to accept. Seconded by Joseph Rondeau. Discussion opened. No ______________________________________ RESOLUTION 93 Of 2020 discussion. Vote: Yeas 3, Nays 0. Motion carried. Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk 5.3 Fire Chief’s report given by Fire Chief Jason Vaughan for the months of October. Doc Barnett made motion to accept report as read. Seconded by Jesse A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF A METER READER FOR THE CUSThe following Ordinance offered and adopted: Malmay. Discussion opened. No discussion. Vote: Yeas 3, Nays 0. Motion carTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT ried. RESOLUTION NO. 90 OF 2020 WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 21 of 2018 implemented a requirement assuring 6. Old Business 6.1 Chris Murphy will begin the flooring job at Station 5 once the firefighters are that the City department budgets not be exceeded by any hiring of any personnel; and done replacing the ceiling tiles. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REBUDGETING OF THE ENGINEERING DEPART7. New Business MENT 2020 OPERATING BUDGET FOR ENHANCED INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WHEREAS, the position of a METER READER is vacant due to resignation; 7.1 Motion made by Doc Barnett to adopt the 2021 proposed purposed budget NEEDS RESULTING IN A NET NEUTRAL CHANGE TO THE OPERATING BUDGET. and presented by Chief Vaughan. Seconded by Jesse Malmay. Discussion opened. No discussion Vote: Yeas 3, Nays 0. Motion carried. WHEREAS; the information technology for the Engineering Department 7.2 Jesse Malmay made motion to set a budget of $900 for the annual safety meetWHEREAS, the administration and the department assures that all current needs to advance in response to an increase in available electronic reporting, permitting, ing. Seconded by Doc Barnett. Discussion opened. No discussion. Vote: Yeas budgets have been verified and that no authorized salary has been exceeded; and document sharing, and plan review needs; and 3, Nays 0. Motion carried. Open Floor Discussion for Public Present NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, WHEREAS; there is a surplus of funds available in the recording fees ac7.3 None. Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the administration is authorized to proceed count #27-12; and 8. Adjournment with hiring procedures for the fulfillment of this position. WHEREAS; reappropriating $6,000 of these funds to the computer equipThe above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal sesment account #77-12 for use in purchasing new computer equipment will meet the current sion convened, was on motion of Mr. Jeff Darby, and seconded by Mr. Don Williams, and technology needs of the Department; and adopted on the 3rd day of November, 2020, by the following vote:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, that the Engineering Department is hereby authorized to reappropriate $6,000 of surplus recording fees from account #27-12 to the computer equipment account #77-12 for use in purchasing new computer equipment as needed resulting in a net neutral change to the operating budget.

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

NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none _____________________________________ The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal sesDavid Montgomery, Jr., President sion convened, was on motion of Mr. Timothy Larkin, and seconded by Mr. Don Williams, ______________________________________ and adopted on the 3rd day of November, 2020, by the following vote: Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk

AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none

ABSENT: none

ABSTAIN: none

_____________________________________ David Montgomery, Jr., President ______________________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Resolution offered and adopted:

RESOLUTION 91 Of 2020

By: Mr. Williams Motion to approve appointment of Jeff Free to replace Don Williams as a representative for the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission, appointment effective November 3, 2020 and expires August 30, 2021. Seconded by Mr. Irwin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Irwin

Motion to approve Report of Change Order #1 for the Water Tank Rehab – 71 South Water Tower Project for an increase of $17,163.36. Total of contract with increase $1,980,413.36. Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous

By: Mr. Larkin A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF A RECREATION MAINTENANCE Motion to approve Report of Change Order No. 3 for the U.S. Hwy 80 ImWORKER I FOR THE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT provements Project with an increase of 75 calendar days. Seconded by Mr. Irwin WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 21 of 2018 implemented a requirement assuring No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous that the City department budgets not be exceeded by any hiring of any personnel; and

WHEREAS, the position of a Recreation Maintenance Worker I is vacant due By: Mr. Larkin Motion to reappoint Ashley Davis to the Shreveport-Bossier Convention to promotion, retirement, resignation or termination; and and Tourist Commission as a representative for the City of Bossier City, appointment effective January 1, 2021 and expires December 31, 2023. WHEREAS, the administration and the department assures that all current Seconded by Mr. Williams budgets have been verified and that no authorized salary has been exceeded; and No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous

Jesse Malmay made motion to adjourn meeting. Seconded by Doc Barnett. Discussion opened. No discussion. Vote: Yeas 3, Nays 0. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:11p.m., to the next regular meeting to be held Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

November 11, 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 16, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider approval of the plat of the proposed development of Fairburn Subdivision, Unit No. 5, 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

November 11, 18 and 25, 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 16, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider the application of the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission to consider an amendment to the Unified Development Code for new regulations pertaining to adjoining and abutting lots. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury

November 11, 18 and 25, 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: Soups On, LLC (DBA) Soups On 2006 Idlewood Circle Bossier City, LA 71111 Owner: Jason Campbell

November 11, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

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November 11, 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 16, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider approval of new sewer rates for Consolidated Waterworks/Sewerage District No. 1 of the Parish of Bossier. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury

November 11, 18 and 25, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

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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 reducing the speed limit on approximately .5 miles of Old Brownlee Road, south of Wemple Road to Bossier City limits, located in Section 4, Township 18 North, Range 13 West and Section 33, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA, from 40 miles per hour to 25 miles per hour. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury

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 was hereby amended to be heard at the November 4, 2020, police jury meeting. The public hearing will be heard at the November 18, 2020, regular police jury meeting as originally scheduled. 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 the application of Anthony Lowrie to the Bossier City-Parish metropolitan Planning Commission for a Conditional Use Approval for the sale of high and low content alcohol for off-premise consumption at a proposed liquor store and daiquiri shop located at 2955 Highway 80, Bossier Parish, LA. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury

November 11, 18 and 25, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

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