Police Jury Meeting Notes: June 15, 2022

Residents of south Bossier Parish will have the opportunity to choose between two Fourth of July fireworks displays, according to information given the parish police jury Wednesday by Parish Administrator Butch Ford.

Ford said in addition to the KTBS fireworks show on the Red River near the Boardwalk, a second display will be presented near the gazebo across the Arthur Ray Teague Parkway from the Brookshires Grocery arena.

"We'll be participating (as a sponsor) in the freedom festivities with KTBS, but this time there will be two locations. For the first time, citizens in south Bossier will be able to choose either location to see the fireworks and it will be great," Ford said. "And this will be televised live by KTBS."

One advantage for south Bossier residents will be the convenience of parking, Ford said, telling police jury members that traffic at the Boardwalk is "unbelievable" during the fireworks.

"We'll close the Arthur Ray Teague from 9 p.m. until 10 p.m. and the fireworks will start at 9:30," he said. "In past we talked with KTBS about doing both locations. This is going to be much larger than we had envisioned. It's great news."

During Wednesday's meeting, police jury members also:

• Adopted property tax millage rates for 2022 including General Alimony Tax, Highway Tax, Library Tax, Health Unit Tax and Corrections Facilities Tax.
• Adopted EMS User Fee for the year 2022.
• Adopted Acreage Tax for the year 2022.
• Approved the application of Phil Lewis to the Benton-Parish MPC, for a zoning amendment to change the zoning classification of a certain tract of land being 26.22 acres, more or less, located in Section 24, Township 20 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish, from R-1, One-Family Residence District, to R-A, Residence-Agriculture District, for agricultural purposes; located at the southwest corner of English Rd. and Highway 162.
• Agreed to table the site plan for H2 office building at 1662 Highway 162, Benton.
• Adopted an ordinance amending Chapter 82 of the Bossier Parish Code of Ordinances of Bossier Parish, “Parks and Recreation,” to add Article III “South Bossier Park.”
• Approved the plat of the proposed development of Linton Rd. subdivision, located in Section 10, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish; located off Linton Rd.
• Approved the minor plat for Tamara B. Wynn located in Section 34, Township 18 North, Range 11 West, Bossier Parish; located off Oliver Rd.
• Approved the plat of the proposed development of Dalco Brownlee subdivision, located in Section 33, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish; located off Old Brownlee Rd.
• Scheduled a public hearing on July 18 to consider increasing the speed limit on Myers Rd., located in Section 27, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, from 10 miles per hour to 20 miles per hour.
• Scheduled a public hearing on July 18 to consider approval of the plat of the proposed development of Ace Acres subdivision, Unit No. 1A, being a resubdivision of Ace Acres subdivision, Lots 3-10 and 15-22 and private road as shown on plat, located in Section 24, Township 20 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish; located off English Rd.
• Scheduled a public hearing on July 18, to consider approval of the Minor Plat of the Grisham Property, located in Section 28, Township 20 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish; located off Highway 162.
• Scheduled a public hearing on July 18 to consider approval of the plat of the proposed development of Heartwood Acres subdivision, Unit No. 1, located in Section 20, Township 20 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish; located off Crouch Rd.
• Scheduled a public hearing on July 18 to consider approval of the plat of the proposed development of Morgan Acres subdivision, Unit No. 2, being a resubdivision of Morgan Acres subdivision, Lot 4, located in Section 1, Township 20 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish; located off Padgett Rd.
• Accepted report on meeting of the Recreation Fund Program Committee.
• Discussed proposed Plan A and Plan B1 for parish police jury redistricting maps.
• Proclaimed June 26 as Pastor Uelyss “Buddy” Reed, Jr., Day.
• Approved renewal of the service agreement between the McKeon Group and the Bossier Parish Police Jury.
• Adopted a resolution supporting Halliburton Energy Services, Inc., 4720 Industrial Dr. Extension, Bossier City, and allowing them to receive the local benefits of the Enterprise Zone Program.
• Approved certificate of substantial completion for Project No. 2021-107, Louisiana State Hwy. 3 (Benton Rd.) turn lane extensions at I-220.
• Approved change order No. 2 for Project No. 2021-107, Louisiana State Hwy 3. (Benton Rd.) turn lane extensions at I-220.
• Approved a proposal from Beast Engineering, LLC, for construction engineering services for Project No. 2021-105, Bossier north/south corridor, phase II.
• Approved a standard form of agreement between owner and engineer between the Bossier Parish Police Jury and Volkert, Inc., for professional services for Project No. 2021-105, Bossier north/south corridor, phase II.
• Accepted a quote received from Budd’s Construction, for repair of a gravity main located at 308 Plum Orchard, Magnolia Chase subdivision, on behalf of Consolidated Waterworks/Sewerage District No. 1 of the Parish of Bossier.
• Agreed to help fund a digital speed limit sign at the intersection of Brownlee Rd. and Wimple Rd.