Bossier Parish Police Jury

BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY BENTON, LOUISIANA MINUTES March 3, 2021 www.bossierparishla.gov The Bossier Parish Police Jury met in regular and legal session on the 3rd day of March, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana. The President, Mr. Jerome Darby, called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by Mr. Mac Plummer, and the pledge of allegiance was led by Mr. Bob Brotherton. Ms. Rachel Hauser, Parish Secretary, called the roll, with all members present as follows: Mr. Glenn Benton Mr. Chris Marsiglia Mr. Bob Brotherton Mr. Mac Plummer Mr. Jimmy Cochran, Excused Mr. Doug Rimmer Mr. Jerome Darby Mr. Philip Rodgers Mr. Charles Gray Mr. Tom Salzer Mr. John Ed Jorden Mr. Jack Skaggs *** Others present were Mr. William R. Altimus, Parish Administrator; Mr. Patrick Jackson, Parish Attorney; Mr. Joe E. “Butch” Ford, Jr., Parish Engineer; Mr. Eric Hudson, Assistant Parish Engineer; Ms. Rachel Hauser, Parish Secretary. *** Motion was made by Mr. Rimmer, seconded by Mr. Marsiglia, to adopt the minutes of the January 20, 2021, regular meeting as amended, and the January 20, 2020, Finance Committee meeting, as published. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Mr. Ian Snellgrove and Colonel Gene Barattini, Bossier Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, were present. Mr. Snellgrove stated that the parish received five to seven inches of sleet and snow in the middle portion of the parish, with the northern part of the parish receiving six to eight inches of sleet and snow from February 14, 2021, through February 17, 2021. He provided additional information on ice accumulation. Mr. Snellgrove stated that the coldest temperature recorded in Shreveport was one degree (1°), and the coldest temperature recorded for the northern portion of Bossier Parish was negative one degree (-1°) and the coldest temperature recorded in the remaining portions of Bossier Parish was one to three degrees (1°-3°). Mr. Snellgrove stated that the last time Bossier and Caddo Parish recorded these types of freezing temperatures was in 1988. He stated that the temperature remained below freezing for 110 hours in Bossier Parish during the recent winter weather event. Mr. Snellgrove provided additional information pertaining to boil advisories currently in place and the number of current electricity outages. He provided additional information on available financial assistance for the recent winter weather event. Mr. Snellgrove provided additional information on efforts made by several entities to assist residents, as well as municipalities and the parish. He stated that Mr. Altimus approved use of two Bossier Council on Aging vans to transport residents who needed dialysis. Mr. Snellgrove expressed appreciation to Col. Barattini for ensuring that all hospitals and nursing homes had drinking water during this event. He stated that the National Guard transported water to hospitals and nursing homes. Appreciation was extended to the National Guard for their assistance during the winter weather event. Mr. Snellgrove provided additional information on water distribution throughout the parish. He expressed appreciation to the Bossier Parish Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit for their assistance during the winter weather event. Appreciation was expressed to Mr. Snellgrove and Col. Barattini for their hard work and dedication to Bossier Parish. Mr. Ford expressed appreciation to Mr. Snellgrove and Col. Barattini for their hard work during this winter weather event. He stated that parish crews were out clearing roads and assisting in any way possible. He further stated that a number of contractors provided their services and equipment to assist the parish in clearing roadways and any other services that were needed. He expressed appreciation to the following companies: Testament Construction – Bart Little Budd’s Construction – Rem Budd Sierra Frac Sand – Kim Smith Performance Proppants – Bill Bowden KCL Construction – Curtis Mayfield Beaty Logging – Travis Beaty Mr. Ford expressed appreciation to the National Guard and the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office for their assistance during the winter weather event. Mr. Ford stated that a meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 8, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at the Viking Drive Sheriff’s Substation to discuss the response to the winter weather event and how the entities can improve response should the need arise in the future. *** Mr. Kelly Wells, Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission, was present and requested the police jury’s assistance with funding for the 47th Annual Bayou Classic event. He expressed appreciation to the police jury for its continued support. Mr. Wells provided information on upcoming events. He provided information on the number of people that will possibly attend the Annual Bayou Classic event, and stated that the Battle of the Bands has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 health crisis. He stated that there are plans for additional events to be scheduled during the Annual Bayou Classic weekend. Mr. Wells requested assistance from the police jury in the amount of $15,000.00 for the Annual Bayou Classic event. He stated that the Louisiana Lieutenant Governor fully supports this event to be held in the Shreveport-Bossier March 3, 2021 Page 2 area. He further stated that he met with the Bossier City Council yesterday and also requested their assistance with funding the event. He provided additional information on how the funds will be used if approved. Mr. Wells stated that the estimated economic impact from the Annual Bayou Classic event for the Shreveport- Bossier area is $2.4 million with 12,500 attending, but due to Governor Edwards recent Phase 3 order, 25,000 will be allowed to attend the game. He stated that with an increase in the number of attendees, the economic impact could be as much as $5 million. Mr. Jackson asked if it is possible that the Battle of the Bands will be rescheduled during the Annual Bayou Classic event due to the state moving into Phase 3. Mr. Wells stated that cancelation of the Battle of the Bands was a conference decision, and he is unsure if it will be rescheduled. Mr. Marsiglia asked if the City of Shreveport and the Caddo Parish Commission will be participating in the cost of this event. Mr. Wells stated that the City of Shreveport has committed funds for the event, and he will be meeting with the Caddo Parish Commission next week. He provided additional information as to other events that may be scheduled on Thursday prior to the Annual Bayou Classic event. After additional discussion on events surrounding the 47th Annual Bayou Classic event, motion was made by Mr. Brotherton, seconded by Mr. Plummer, to amend the agenda to approve an expenditure of funds in the amount of $15,000.00 to the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission for the 47th Annual Bayou Classic event. The President called for public comment. There being none, motion carried with the following votes recorded: AYES: Mr. Benton, Mr. Brotherton, Mr. Darby, Mr. Gray, Mr. Jorden, Mr. Marsiglia, Mr. Plummer, Mr. Rimmer, Mr. Rodgers, Mr. Salzer, Mr. Skaggs NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Mr. Cochran *** Motion was made by Mr. Brotherton, seconded by Mr. Plummer, to approve an expenditure of funds in the amount of $15,000.00 to the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission for the 47th Annual Bayou Classic event. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. *** Ms. Hauser announced the public hearing to consider approval of the application of Mr. Sean Diel, Louisiana Realty & Associates, to the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission for a zoning amendment to change the zoning classification of Willow Chute Commercial Subdivision, Unit No. 4, Lot 1, being 8.39 acres, more or less, from R-A, Residence-Agricultural District, to B-3, General Business District, for future commercial development. She stated that this property is located on Airline Drive between Landpoint Land Surveying and Storage Master. She further stated that this matter was tabled January 20, 2021, and is an item that was rescheduled from the February 17, 2021, police jury meeting which was cancelled due to the winter weather event. The application received a favorable recommendation from the Bossier City-Parish MPC. Mr. Micha Duffy, Coyle Engineering Co., Inc., was present. There being no opposition, motion was made by Mr. Skaggs, seconded by Mr. Jorden, to approve the application of Mr. Sean Diel, Louisiana Realty & Associates, to the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission for a zoning amendment to change the zoning classification of Willow Chute Commercial Subdivision, Unit No. 4, Lot 1, being 8.39 acres, more or less, from R-A, Residence-Agricultural District, to B-3, General Business District, for future commercial development. The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 4821 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND BOSSIER PARISH ORDINANCE NO. 4705 OF 2018, WHICH ADOPTED AN AMENDED UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR THE BOSSIER CITY-PARISH METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION AND THE PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF WILLOW CHUTE COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 4, LOT 1, BEING 8.39 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, FROM R-A, RESIDENCE-AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT, TO B-3, GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT, FOR FUTURE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT BE IT ORDAINED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session convened on this 3rd day of March, 2021, that Ordinance No. 4705 of 2018 (Amended Unified Development Code) of the Police Jury of Bossier Parish, is hereby amended to change the zoning classification of Willow Chute Commercial Subdivision, Unit No. 4, Lot 1, being 8.39 acres, more or less, from R-A, Residence-Agricultural District, to B-3, General Business District, for future commercial development, being more particularly described as follows: Willow Chute Commercial Subdivision, Unit No.

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