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) 171076 LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC VS JOHN CHARLES SANTORO, JR. A/K/A JOHN C. SANTORO, JR. A/K/A JOHN SANTORO, JR. By virtue of a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALE issued in the above numbered and entitled cause and to me directed, I have seized and will proceed to sell at public auction, to the last and highest bidder, for cash, WITHOUT the benefit of appraisement, and according to law, at https://www.Bid4Assets.com/BossierSheriff, on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2026, between the hours of 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM the following described property, situated in parish of BOSSIER, Louisiana, to-wit:: THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE ACT OF MORTGAGE IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT SIXTY-THREE (63), OAK MEADOW PLACE, A SUBDIVISION IN THAT TOWN OF HAUGHTON, BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 583, PAGE 453, RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON. And from the proceeds of said sale to pay petitioners claims of: ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR AND 42 / 100 ($138,844.42) DOLLARS, along with interest, attorney’s fees and all other costs of suit. ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: DENNIS F. WIGGINS 13541 TIGER BEND RD. BATON ROUGE, LA 70817 2257560373 JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER BOSSIER Parish August 19, 2026 September 30, 2026 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) 178277 FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION vs JASON EDWARD HENRY NK/A JASON E. HENRY NK/A JASON HENRY AND THERESA MARIE HENRY NK/A THERESA M. HENRY A/K/A THERESA HENRY By virtue of a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALE issued in the above numbered and entitled cause and to me directed, I have seized and will proceed to sell at public auction, to the last and highest bidder, for cash, WITHOUT the benefit of appraisement, and according to law, at https://www.Bid4Assets.com/BossierSheriff, on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2026, between the hours of 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM the following described property, situated in parish of BOSSIER, Louisiana, to-wit:: LOT 7, PALMETTO PARK SUBDIVISION, UNIT 1, A SUBDIVISION IN BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 339 PAGES 548-549 OF THE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA. And from the proceeds of said sale to pay petitioners claims of: ONE HUNDRED NINETY-SIX THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY AND 58 / 100 ($196,680.58) DOLLARS, along with interest, attorney’s fees and all other costs of suit. ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: Candace A Courteau 1505 NORTH 19TH STREET MONROE, LA 71201 318-388-1440 JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER BOSSIER Parish September 30, 2026 November 11, 2026 Bossier Press-Tribune

LIQUOR PERMIT We are applying to the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell alcoholic beverages of high and low alcoholic content at retail in the Parish of Bossier at the following address: Put Ya Foot In It, L.L.C. d/b/a Ember and Pearl 310 Mansfield Road, Bossier City, LA 71111. D’ Andre Mostella Owner/Manager September 30, 2026 Bossier Press-Tribune

LIQUOR PERMT We are applying to the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell alcoholic beverages of high and low alcoholic content at retail in the Parish of Bossier at the following address: Bholenath 7, Inc. d/b/a Quick Mart 7 7770 Dogwood Trail, Haughton, LA 71037 Bal Upreti, Owner/Manager September 30, 2026 Bossier Press-Tribune

LIQUOR PERMIT We are applying to the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell alcoholic beverages of high and low alcoholic content at retail in the Parish of Bossier at the following address: Bholenath 6, Inc. d/b/a Quick Mart 6 5315 Highway 80, Haughton, LA 71037 Bal Upreti, Owner/Manager September 30, 2026 Bossier Press-Tribune

I, Zachary Braley, #750106 have applied for clemency for my conviction of Attempted Second Degree Murder. If you have any comments, please contact the Board of Pardons at (225) 342-5421. September 30, 2026 October 7, 2026 October 14, 2026 Bossier Press-Tribune

26TH JDC STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF BOSSIER AIRBUD INVESTMENTS LLC VERSUS THE UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF PATRICIA HARDY RONNE # 176,317-C NOTICE TO SELL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY given that Airbud Investments, LLC, Petitioner, has made application to the above Court for Partition by Private Sale of the following immovable property: LOTS SIXTY-ONE (61) AND SIXTY-TWO (62), LESS PART ABANDONED TO SUPER HIGHWAY, WILLIMINE PLACE SUBDIVISION, THIRD FILING, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY, BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON. MUNICIPALLY ADDRESS: 205 WESTERFIELD STREET, BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA. ASSESSMENT NO. 129418 NOW, THEREFORE, the proposed private sale will be made to Airbud Investments, LLC for the sum of $60,000.00 less reimbursement costs, cash, subject to the approval of the Court. Any person opposing the proposed private sale must file their opposition with the Clerk of Court for Bossier Parish, Louisiana within seven (7) days of the date on which the last notice is published. Aaron R. Wilson, Attorney at Law 707 Benton Rd., Ste. 125 Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 752-4106 September 2, 2026 September 30, 2026 Bossier Press-Tribune

PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BOSSIER CITY STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 The City Council of the City of Bossier City, State of Louisiana, met in Regular session in City Council Chambers, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, Louisiana, September 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM. Council President, Brian Hammons called the meeting to order. Invocation was given by Council Member Debra W. Ross Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Joel Girouard Roll Call as follows: Present: Honorable Councilor, President Brian Hammons, Honorable Councilors Chris Smith, Craton Cochran, Vince Maggio, Debra W. Ross, Cliff Smith, and Joel Girouard Also Present: Mayor, Thomas Chandler, Assistant City Attorney Richard Ray, City Clerk, Phyllis McGraw, and Administrative Assistant Emily Pitts City Clerk, Phyllis McGraw read the statement about public participation in the meeting and disclosure of conflicts. By: Mr. Chris Smith Motion to approve Agenda Seconded by Mrs. Debra W. Ross No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Chris Smith Motion to approve Minutes of September 1, 2026, Regular Meeting and dispense with the reading. Seconded by Mr. Cliff Smith No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Emergent Business The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 109 OF 2026 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO DECLARE THAT AN EMERGENCY DID EXIST IN THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY WHICH AFFECTED PROPERTY, STRUCTURE, AND SAFETY DUE TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR DRAINAGE REPAIRS ON SHED ROAD AT MEADOWVIEW PARK AT A COST OF $160,000 TO COME FROM THE STREETS AND DRAINAGE FUND WHEREAS, an emergency did exist which affected property, structure, and safety within the City; and WHEREAS, the Public Works Department needed emergency support to have drainage repairs performed on Shed Road at Meadowview Park; and WHEREAS, the scope of work was beyond the expertise of the Public Works Department staff; and WHEREAS, the repairs were performed at a cost of $160,000 in labor, equipment, material, and related costs; and WHEREAS, $160,000 shall be appropriated from the Streets and Drainage Fund. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City does hereby declare that an emergency did exist and authorizes the Mayor to appropriate $160,000 to come from the Streets and Drainage Fund to be used for the purpose of restoring the property, structure and safety Shed Road at Meadowview Park; and retroactively authorizes the City to enter into any necessary contracts for completion of the work. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the Mayor is retroactively authorized to sign and all documents in connection with the furtherance of this Ordinance. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the 2026 Streets and Drainage Fund Budget is hereby amended to increase expenditures for the required repairs by $160,000 and decrease Fund Balances by $160,000. The above and foregoing Ordinance was discussed and opened for public comment in open and legal session convened, was adopted on a motion by Mr. Joel Girouard and seconded by Mr. Vince Maggio and adopted on the 22nd day of September 2026, with the votes listed below. Further this Ordinance will become legal immediately. AYES: Mr. Chris Smith, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Hammons, Mrs. Ross, Mr. Cliff Smith, Mr. Girouard, and Mr. Maggio NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Brian Hammons, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 110 OF 2026 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO DECLARE THAT AN EMERGENCY DID EXIST IN THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY WHICH AFFECTED PROPERTY, STRUCTURE, AND SAFETY DUE TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR DRAINAGE REPAIRS ON SUNFLOWER LATERAL DITCH AT THE COST OF $75,000 TO COME FROM THE STREETS AND DRAINAGE FUND WHEREAS, an emergency did exist which affected property, structure, and safety within the City; and WHEREAS, the Public Works Department needed emergency support to have drainage repairs performed on Sunflower Lateral Ditch; and WHEREAS, the scope of work was beyond the expertise of the Public Works Department staff; and WHEREAS, the repairs were performed at a cost of $75,000 in labor, equipment, material, and related costs; and WHEREAS, $75,000 shall be appropriated from the Streets and Drainage Fund. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, in regular session convened that the City Council of Bossier City does hereby declare that an emergency did exist and authorizes the Mayor to appropriate $75,000 to come from the Streets and Drainage Fund to be used for the purpose of restoring the property, structure and safety to Sunflower Lateral Ditch; and retroactively authorizes the City to enter into any necessary contracts for completion of the work. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the Mayor is retroactively authorized to sign and all documents in connection with the furtherance of this Ordinance. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the 2026 Streets and Drainage Fund Budget is hereby amended to increase expenditures for the required repairs by $75,000 and decrease Fund Balances by $75,000. The above and foregoing Ordinance was discussed and opened for public comment in open and legal session convened, was adopted on a motion by Mrs. Debra W. Ross and seconded by Mr. Vince Maggio and adopted on the 22nd day of September 2026, with the votes listed below. Further this Ordinance will become legal immediately. AYES: Mr. Chris Smith, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Hammons, Mrs. Ross, Mr. Cliff Smith, Mr. Girouard, and Mr. Maggio NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Brian Hammons, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk Public Hearings/Actions on Unfinished Business The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 111 OF 2026 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 78 OF THE BOSSIER CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES. WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City is working to update policies related to personnel and human resources including updates to the employee handbook; and WHEREAS, Chapter 78 of the Bossier City Code of Ordinances provides for policy and procedure related to city personnel and is in need of changes and amendments in order to satisfy both present state and federal statutes, rules and regulations and employment practices; and WHEREAS, on August 18, 2026, an Ordinance that included proposed changes to Chapter 78 of the Bossier City Code of Ordinances was discussed and opened for public comment in open and legal session but since that date it has been determined that technical revisions are necessary which have been included in the version hereinbelow which will be introduced as a first reading on September 1, 2026; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City of Bossier City that it hereby amends Chapter 78 of the Bossier City Code of Ordinances which provides for policy and procedure related to city personnel and human resources as reflected in the sections set forth below and that by the City Council of the City of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that Chapter 78 – Personnel of the Bossier City Code of Ordinances is hereby repealed, renamed, and re-enacted as follows: “ CHAPTER 78 – HUMAN RESOURCES Sec. 78-1. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to provide the enabling legal authority to those persons charged with the responsibility to provide a modern and comprehensive system of Human Resources administration for the City of Bossier City [“City”] as mandated by the City Charter. It is further the purpose of this chapter to define certain elements, policies and responsibilities necessary for the establishment and maintenance of such a system. Sec. 78-2. Definitions. As used in this chapter the following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section: Bridging means the linking of past service time with current service time. Classified employee means any person, other than temporary/seasonal, filling a position that is not listed as an Unclassified position in subsection 78-7(A). Continuity of service requirement means continuous service of employment in the City service without break or interruption. Authorized vacation, sick leave, disability leave or leaves without pay of 30 days or less or as a break resulting from a reduction in force shall not be considered as interrupting continuous service. Employee means any person hired or appointed to any position of employment (Classified or Unclassified), by the City, whether such employment be full or part time, provided such persons receive financial compensation from the City (regardless of original source of funds) and such compensation is subject to withholding taxes by the state or federal government. Employment probationary period means a trial period of six months following initial hiring or rehire of an employee. Prior to the conclusion of the probationary period, the services of an employee may be terminated by the appointing authority if in the opinion of the appointing authority, the employee has shown they do not possess the qualification required by the position or has otherwise demonstrated marginal or unsatisfactory conduct or service. Such termination is not subject to appeal. Full-time employee means any person hired or appointed to any position (Classified or Unclassified) by the City when position is recognized as ongoing/permanent in nature and requiring 40 hours of work per week. Part-time employee means those persons hired or appointed to positions recognized as ongoing/permanent in nature and requiring less than 30 hours of work per week. Temporary/seasonal employee means any person hired or appointed to a position, such position being by its nature either seasonal or short term. Unclassified employee means any person hired or appointed to a position as provided in subsection 78-7(A). Sec. 78-3. Department of Human Resources. There shall be within the City government a Department of Human Resources under the supervision of the Mayor. The department shall consist of the Director of Human Resources and such other employees as may be necessary to perform its duties and responsibilities. Sec. 78-4. General functions of Director of Human Resources. The Director of Human Resources shall: Determine, publish and maintain current procedures to ensure the proper administration of this chapter and of all Human Resources actions and related matters. Continually review all policies, rules, regulations and procedures to ensure that an up-to-date, comprehensive system of Human Resources administration for the City exists. Provide technical assistance, as requested, and administrative support to the Personnel Board. Sec. 78-5. Personnel Board. There is hereby continued a Personnel Board for the purposes, which shall have the authority, duties, responsibilities, organization, and composition as set forth in the City Charter and the applicable ordinances of the City. It shall be the duty of the Personnel Board to hear appeals from Classified employees, to receive evidence and hear witnesses and to determine facts involving personnel actions and to ensure that such actions are made consistent with the provisions of the City Charter, this chapter and any ordinances, rules, regulations or policies adopted pursuant thereto. Upon hearing and making determination of appeals, the Personnel Board may affirm, modify or reverse the actions of the City with respect to any personnel actions. Further, the Personnel Board may, upon its own motions or upon request by the City Council or any member thereof investigate matters relating to personnel and advise the City Council of its findings and recommendations. Such appeal hearings and other actions shall be in accordance with procedures established and adopted by the Personnel Board. Request for hearings before the Personnel Board may, if desired by an aggrieved Classified employee, be made only after the grievance procedures outlined in City management regulations have been completed without resolution to the satisfaction of the employee. Sec. 78-6. Classification Plan. The City’s personnel system shall consist of two categories of employment positions: Unclassified Service [“Unclassified”] and Classified Service [“Classified”], as set forth in subsections 78-7(A) and 78-7(B). All appointments, promotions, transfers, demotions, disciplinary actions, and separations involving Classified positions shall be based solely upon merit, fitness, qualifications, and the needs of the City, in accordance with this Chapter and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant hereto. All appointments, promotions, transfers, demotions, disciplinary actions, and separations involving Unclassified positions shall be based solely upon merit, fitness, qualifications, and the needs of the City, in accordance with this Chapter and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant hereto. The Director of Human Resources shall be responsible for administering and maintaining the City’s personnel classification system and for determining whether a position is properly designated as Classified or Unclassified, subject to this Chapter and any applicable rules, regulations, or ordinances adopted by the City. Nothing contained herein shall prohibit the assignment or reassignment of duties reasonably related to an employee’s position or the operational needs of the City. Sec. 78-7. Classified and Unclassified generally. The Unclassified employees shall consist of the following elective and appointive positions: All elected officials; Positions which, by Charter, require confirmation by the City Council and all appointments made by the City Council; All Unclassified positions as defined and delineated in Sections 3, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, and 20 of the City of Bossier City Home Rule Charter; Department Heads and Division Heads; Members of the staff of the Mayor; Members of the staff of the City Judge; Members of the staff of the City Marshal; Members of the staff of the City Attorney; Information Systems Manager; and, Inspectors and their assistants in permits and inspections division. The Classified individuals shall consist of all employment positions other than those specifically identified in Section 78-7(A) as Unclassified positions. Sec. 78-8. Compensation Plan. The pay of City employees occupying Classified positions shall be paid on the basis of annual, monthly, or equivalent hourly rates as prescribed for their respective positions in the current pay plan. The pay of City employees occupying Unclassified positions shall be paid on the basis of annual, monthly, or equivalent hourly rates established by the appointing authority and, to the extent practicable, shall correspond as closely as possible to the rate of pay for a Classified employee occupying a comparable position. Part-time, seasonal and temporary, Classified or Unclassified employees shall be paid at the prescribed hourly rate for their position for the number of hours worked. The following special salary provisions shall apply: When an employee returns to employment with the City after a break in continuous service, other than a break resulting from a reduction in force, the employee shall be treated as a new employee for purposes of pay, classification, and leave accrual. However, if the employee completes five (5) consecutive years of continuous service following reemployment, the employee’s prior credited service with the City shall be restored and added to the employee’s current continuous service for purposes of determining eligibility for benefits that are based upon length of service, including, but not limited to, vacation leave and other longevity-based benefits, as provided by this Chapter. Note. Buy back of retirement would still be regulated by the rules and regulations of the Louisiana Municipal Employees Retirement System. Any employee who leaves or has left employment with the City to enter the active service of the United States Armed Forces in time of emergency and who subsequently is reinstated to a position previously held by the employee shall be entitled to receive compensation no less than the current equivalent of that received when the employee left the City service. Overtime shall consist of all hours worked by a non-exempt employee in excess of forty (40) hours in a workweek, unless otherwise required by applicable federal or state law. A Department Head may require or authorize reasonable overtime as necessary to meet the operational needs of the department. Except in emergency situations, all overtime shall be approved in advance by the employee’s Department Head or the Department Head’s authorized designee. Overtime expenditures shall, whenever practicable, remain within the department’s approved operating budget. When budgetary or operational conditions warrant, the Mayor may require that all overtime receive the prior approval of the Mayor or the Mayor’s written designee. Non-exempt employees shall be compensated for all authorized overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act [“FLSA”], 29 U.S.C. § 201 et seq., at a rate of one and one-half (1½) times the employee’s regular rate of pay, unless otherwise provided by applicable law. Holiday compensation. Compensation for absence on holidays. All full-time employees shall receive their regular pay for the legal holidays listed in subsection 78-10(F) or on any other day declared a City holiday by the City Council. Full-time employees must be present or approved leave (vacation or personal day) on their scheduled work day before the holiday and scheduled work day after the holiday in order to receive the holiday pay. Compensation for work performed on holidays. Any full-time employee in the City who meets the eligibility requirements for overtime pay outlined in subsection 78-8(E), and who is required to work any of the holidays listed in subsection 78-10(F) shall be paid at the rate of 1 1/2 times their normal rate for hours actually worked in addition to the holiday pay as authorized in subsection 78-8(F)(1). Responsibilities of the Director of Human Resources. The Director of Human Resources shall be responsible for administration of the compensation plan. Sec. 78-9. Annual Operating Budget Restrictions. No provision of this chapter shall be construed as authorizing any increase in salary or manning level or any other action which would result in exceeding the appropriations of the individual departments or the overall appropriations made for such purpose. The City’s annual operating budget shall contain data describing the proposed staffing levels of the City’s departments, and the estimated total compensation required for wages and salaries including benefits. The Director of Finance and the Director of Human Resources shall jointly maintain records and exercise controls to ensure compliance with this section. Sec. 78-10. Leaves of Absence and Holidays. Vacation leave shall be governed by the following provisions: Full-time employees shall be eligible for vacation leave with pay after six months of service with the City. Employees shall earn vacation leave credits as of their date of hire. Full-time employees shall earn vacation leave according to the following schedule: Vacation leave must be taken within the calendar year in which it is earned or the next calendar year and may be taken in either whole days (8-hour) or half-day (4-hour) increments only. Part-time and seasonal/temporary employees are not eligible for vacation leave. Applications for vacation leave must be submitted to the Department Head at least five working days in advance and forwarded to the Human Resources Department at least two working days in advance of the first day of leave. If a holiday occurs during the workweek in which vacation is taken by an employee, the holiday shall not be charged as vacation leave. Employees absent from work on legal holidays, during sick leave, vacation, or on other leave with pay shall continue to accumulate vacation at the regularly prescribed rate during such absence. If an employee becomes ill during the employee’s vacation and reports such illness to the employee’s supervisor, and can document the illness with a doctor’s certificate, then the period of illness will be charged to sick leave and not vacation leave. Such action is subject to the availability of sick leave credited to the employee. Such vacation leave as is accumulated by an employee at time of termination (voluntary, unvoluntary or retirement) shall be paid in a lump sum with the employee’s final pay subject to any monies owed by the employee to the City. Employees terminated voluntarily or involuntarily prior to the completion of six months service from initial hire/rehire shall not receive such leave payment. Sick leave shall be governed by the following provisions: Each full-time employee of the City shall, upon completion of one (1) month of continuous service, be eligible for sick leave with pay at the rate of 144 hours per year accrued bi-weekly (5.5538 hours) with pay. Employees who render permanent part-time work shall be entitled to sick leave for the time actually worked at the rate of 12 hours of sick leave for every 176 hours worked. Seasonal and temporary employees are not eligible for sick leave. Unused sick leave shall be cumulative up to a maximum of 800 hours. Employees with less than ten years’ completed service who have accumulated at least 760 hours as of December 31 may, prior to January 15 of the following year, request their sick leave balance be reduced by 120 hours and that they be credited with an additional 24 hours vacation leave. Employees with over ten years completed service who have accumulated at least 760 hours as of December 31 may, prior to January 15 of the following year, request their sick leave balance be reduced by 80 hours and that they be credited with an additional 16 hours’ vacation leave. Such additional vacation leave will be in addition to the maximum allowable accumulation, will not be eligible for lump sum payment, and must be taken first in the year credited. Any employee who requests retirement from the Municipal Employees Retirement System of Louisiana to commence on the day after their last date of active employment and who has at least 760 hours cumulative sick leave shall be allowed to exchange that sick leave for 160 hours of paid vacation leave, such vacation leave to be taken immediately prior to the effective date of retirement, or in the case of those employees participating in the delayed retirement option plan [“DROP”] immediately prior to the last day of active service. An exchange cannot be made for the purpose of increasing accumulated vacation time for the objective of receiving lump sum payment. In lieu of the exchange an employee can elect to convert the employee’s accumulated sick leave of at least 760 to 800 hours to retirement credit of 40 percent of one year in the Municipal Employees Retirement System of Louisiana. The conversion must be made at time of either retirement or entry into the deferred retirement option plan (DROP) and all sick leave will be converted. The cost of this conversion shall be paid by the City at time of conversion. Only one election may be made during an employee’s service with the City. Employees absent from work on legal holidays, during sick leave, vacation, or on other leave with pay shall continue to accumulate sick leave at the regularly prescribed rate during such absence. An employee eligible for sick leave with pay may use such sick leave upon approval of their supervisor for absence due to illness, injury, exposure to contagious disease, and to illness or death in the employee’s immediate family. Where sickness in the immediate family requires the employee’s absence from work, employees may use not more than five days of such sick leave entitlement in each calendar year for that purpose. Immediate family is defined as husband, wife, child or parent of the employee or other dependents residing in the employee’s household. The supervisor may require proof of such family sickness. A doctor’s certificate is required for any employee absence from work due to sickness lasting three or more consecutive days. For absences of fewer than three consecutive days, a supervisor may request a doctor’s certificate if there is a documented, reasonable suspicion of sick leave abuse. To ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws, supervisors must apply this requirement consistently without discrimination and must not request specific diagnostic or private medical details from the provider. Employees may use up to five days of sick leave for the death of a spouse, parent, child and up to three days of sick leave may be used for the death of a brother, sister, grandparent, grandchild, son-in-law or daughter-in-law, or other relative residing in the employee’s household. Absence for a fraction or part of a day that is chargeable to sick leave in accordance with these provisions shall be charged proportionately in any amount not less than one hour. All sick leave authorized and extended by a Department Head shall be reported to the Human Resources Department within 24 hours so that a proper record of leave time accumulated and used may be maintained. Normally, sick leave with pay may not be taken until earned. However, at the judgment of the Department Head, up to three days unearned sick leave may be granted with pay when an emergency situation is documented by a doctor’s certificate. Should an employee terminate employment with the City prior to earning such leave granted in advance of eligibility, the appropriate amount of salary or hourly wage shall be deducted from the employee’s final pay. Except in emergency circumstances, an employee requesting sick leave with pay shall notify the employee’s Department Head or designated supervisor within thirty (30) minutes of the beginning of the employee’s scheduled workday. Approval of sick leave with pay shall be subject to the approval of the employee’s Department Head or the Department Head’s designee. Upon proper investigation and submission of required medical certification by a licensed physician, any City employee who suffers a work-related injury or illness covered under the Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Law (R.S. 23:1021 et seq.) shall be granted leave and paid benefits as dictated by state law and the City’s workers’ compensation program. Initial injury leave may be granted for up to two months. If the medical restriction extends beyond two months, the employee may request a status change to Leave Without Pay [“LWOP”] for an additional two months, subject to approval by the Department Head, Director of Finance, and Director of Human Resources. Regardless of these administrative timelines, the City will fully comply with all job-protection and leave requirements mandated by the Family and Medical Leave Act [“FMLA”] and the Americans with Disabilities Act [“ADA”]. Extensions beyond the four-month period will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis as a potential reasonable accommodation under the ADA. Medical documentation must specify the employee’s structural functional limitations to help the City evaluate potential light-duty or modified-work accommodations. The following provisions shall govern other leaves: Full-time employees of the City shall also be granted leave with pay for days absent because of jury duty or court ordered appearance as a witness. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to employees ordered to appear in court because of any violation they may be accused of having committed. An employee may be absent with pay for a period not to exceed one day in each instance due to the death of a member of the employee’s immediate family, as defined in 78-10(B)(7) of this section. (This day is not chargeable as vacation or sick leave.) During the second and each successive year of continuous service, an employee may be granted, when work conditions permit, one day of personal leave with pay during each six months period of the calendar year provided such employee has no record of absence without leave during the previous six calendar months. Personal leave is intended to allow an employee to conduct necessary business during normal working hours that could not otherwise be done or used as a floating holiday. It must be taken in full day (8-hour) or half-day (4-hour) increments. Personal leave days may not be accumulated nor are they subject to termination pay reimbursement. Personal leave is allowable only with prior request and approval by the employee’s Department Head. An employee who is a member of a reserve component of the United States Armed Forces or the National Guard shall be granted a leave of absence with pay, not to exceed fifteen (15) working days per calendar year, for official military training or duty. This leave shall be granted without loss of pay, time, annual leave, or performance/efficiency ratings. Military leave will not be deducted from the employee’s accrued vacation or annual leave balances. An employee who is absent from duty shall report the reason therefor to the employee’s superior prior to the date of absence or within 30 minutes of beginning of the scheduled workday. All unauthorized and unreported absences shall be considered absence without pay and deduction of pay shall be made for the period of absence. In addition, should such absences be for three (3) consecutive workdays, or more than seven (7) workdays in any 30-day period, may constitute job abandonment subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination. All employee’s absences, with or without approval, and with or without pay, shall be promptly reported to the Department of Human Resources office. The Department of Human Resources office and the employees’ department shall maintain accurate records of all leave time accrued and taken. Holidays. The following days are declared as holidays. New Year’s Day; Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday; Good Friday; National Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Thanksgiving Day; The Friday following Thanksgiving; Christmas Eve; and, Christmas Day. If any of the above holidays fall on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be given as time off. If any fall on Sunday, the following Monday shall be given as time off. Sec. 78-11. Standards of Service for Employees. The tenure of persons employed by the City shall be conditioned upon good behavior and satisfactory performance of their duties. Subject to the provisions of Sec.78-11(B), the Mayor, Chief Administrative Officer, Department Head, or Division Head may impose administrative or disciplinary action, including suspension or termination of employment, as warranted by the circumstances and in accordance with this Chapter and any applicable personnel policies, rules, or regulations. The Mayor, Chief Administrative Officer, Department Head, or Division Head shall coordinate all disciplinary actions and terminations with the Director of Human Resources to ensure consistency and compliance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures. Grounds for administrative or disciplinary action include, but are not limited to, the following: Inability, unwillingness or failure to perform the duties of the employee’s position in a satisfactory manner. The deliberate omission of any act that was the employee’s duty to perform. The commission or omission of any act to the prejudice of the departmental service or contrary to the public interest or policy. Insubordination. Conduct of a discourteous or wantonly offensive nature toward the public or toward any municipal officer or other employee, and any dishonest, disgraceful or immoral conduct. Drinking alcoholic beverages while on duty or reporting for duty while under the influence of alcoholic beverages. The use of habit-forming drugs, liquids or preparations to an extent which precludes the employee from performing the duties of the employee’s position in a safe or satisfactory manner. Falsely making a statement of any fact in an application for or record of employment or attempting to practice fraud or deception in any such application or record. Conviction of committing a felony. The careless or intentional destruction, damage, loss, misuse, or unauthorized use of City property and/or equipment. Failing to comply with any applicable federal, state, or local ethics laws, or any ethics policies, rules, or regulations adopted by the City. Any violation of such ethics requirements may constitute grounds for disciplinary action, as determined by the City. All City employees including City Council staff, City Marshal staff, and City Court staff are required to abide by all the rules set forth by this section, however only the President pro tem of the City Council, the City Marshal, and the City Judge, shall be able to administer any disciplinary actions and/or terminations to the employees in their individual departments. Any such disciplinary action or termination of City Council staff, City Marshal staff, or City Court staff shall be coordinated with the Director of Human Resources to ensure consistency and compliance with applicable laws, policies, procedures and if applicable, the City Charter. Sec. 78-12. Grievances and Appeal Procedures. Any Classified employee who believes that the employee has been discharged, subjected to administrative or disciplinary action, or otherwise aggrieved without just cause may request a review of such action or grievance in accordance with the procedures established by the City. The procedures governing such reviews are set forth in the Employee Handbook and shall be made available to the employee upon request to the Director of Human Resources. Sec. 78-13. Promotion Policy. It shall be the policy to try and fill vacancies above the entry level in the City service through promotion from within. Procedures for advertising such vacancies within the City employment shall be established by the Director of Human Resources. Promotions shall be based solely on merit, qualifications, fitness, and the operational needs of the City, without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Sec. 78-14. Political Activity Restrictions. Political activities by and extending to employees of the City service are hereby prohibited as follows: No City employee shall seek or attempt to use any political endorsement in connection with any appointment to a position in the City service. No City employee shall use or promise to use, directly or indirectly, any official authority or influence, whether possessed or anticipated, to secure or attempt to secure for any City employee an increase in pay or other advantage in employment in any such position, for the purpose of influencing the vote or political action of any person, or for any consideration. No City employee shall utilize any City asset, including, but not limited to any City vehicle, equipment, communication system, or facility, in support of any political campaign or election. This prohibition strictly forbids the use of public resources for soliciting political contributions, distributing campaign materials, or encouraging a vote for or against any candidate, ballot measure, or political initiative. No employee in the City service shall solicit political contributions or donations for any political organization, candidate, or purpose during the City employee’s designated working hours. No individual elected to a City public office shall, during their candidacy or term of service, be appointed to or maintain employment within any Classified employment position. A City employee seeking nomination or election to any elective office outside the City jurisdiction or after having been elected, thereto, may retain the employee’s position with the City only so long as the duties and activities of seeking election or of the elected position do not interfere with the employee’s work or normal working schedule with the City. Further, the City position may be retained only while no conflict of interest exists. No elected official or Department Head or agent or deputy thereof, shall directly or indirectly demote, suspend, discharge or otherwise discipline or discriminate against any person in the City service for the purpose of influencing the employee’s vote, support or other political activity in any election or primary election; and no elected official or agent or deputy thereof shall use his official authority, or influence, by threats, promises or other means, directly or indirectly, to coerce the political action of any employee in the City service. Nothing contained in this section shall affect the right of the employee to hold membership in, and support, a political party, to vote as the employee chooses, to express privately the employee’s opinions on all political subjects and candidates, to maintain political neutrality, or to attend political meetings. It shall be the duty of the Mayor to discipline any employee under the Mayor’s supervision whom the Mayor finds guilty of violating any one or more of the provisions of this section. The City Council may upon its own initiative, request an investigation of any officer or employee in the City service whom it reasonably believes guilty of violating any one or more of such provisions. It is further provided that any citizen, taxpayer, municipal officer or employee may file with the Mayor detailed charges in writing against an employee in the City service for violating any one or more of the provisions of this section; and the Mayor will effect an investigation to determine whether or not such charges are true and correct. If it should be found that any employee has violated any one or more of the foregoing provisions, the Mayor shall discipline such employee as the facts may warrant. Sec. 78-15. Unlawful Acts Prohibited. No person shall make any false statement, certificate, mark, rating or report with regard to any test, certification or appointment made under any provision of this chapter or in any manner commit or attempt to commit any fraud preventing the impartial execution of this chapter or the rules and regulations made and promulgated hereunder. No person shall, directly or indirectly, give, render, pay, offer, solicit or accept any money, service or other valuable consideration for or on account of any appointments, proposed appointment, promotion or proposed promotion to, or gain any advantage in, a position in the City service. No employee, examiner or other person shall defeat, deceive or obstruct any person in this right to examination, eligibility, certification or appointment under this chapter, or furnish to any person any special or secret information for the purpose of affecting the right or prospects of any person with respect to employment in the City service. Any person who willfully violates any provision of this chapter or of the rules established pursuant to this chapter may be subject to criminal prosecution and upon conviction of a misdemeanor offense in a court of competent jurisdiction of a violation of the rules of this chapter, shall be subject to such penalties as are provided in Section 1-9 of the Bossier City Code of Ordinances. Any person who is convicted of a misdemeanor under this chapter shall, for a period of six years, be ineligible for appointment to or employment in any position of the City service; and if the person is an officer or employee of the City service created by this chapter, the person shall forfeit his office or position. ” The above and foregoing Ordinance was discussed and opened for public comment in open and legal session convened, was adopted on a motion by Mr. Cliff Smith and seconded by Mr. Chris Smith and adopted on the 22nd day of September 2026, with the votes listed below. Further this Ordinance will publish on September 30, 2026 and become legal 10 days following publication. AYES: Mr. Chris Smith, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Hammons, Mrs. Ross, Mr. Cliff Smith, Mr. Girouard, and Mr. Maggio NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Brian Hammons, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 112 OF 2026 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 72 OF 2003 TO MODERNIZE CERTIFICATION INCENTIVE PAY FOR UTILITY DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL, TO RECOGNIZE ELIGIBLE STATE WATER AND WASTEWATER CERTIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO A TWO-CERTIFICATION COMPENSATION CAP, AND TO ESTABLISH COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE INCENTIVE PAY. WHEREAS; Ordinance No. 72 of 2003 established certification incentive pay for Utility Department personnel who possess valid water or wastewater certifications issued in accordance with applicable State requirements; and WHEREAS; the existing certification incentive pay structure has remained unchanged since 2003, despite increased operational demands, increased cost of living, and increased competition for qualified water and wastewater operators; and WHEREAS; the current certification pay schedule provides limited financial incentive for employees to obtain and maintain higher-level certifications, with the lowest certification incentive equating to less than ten cents per hour when calculated against a standard eighty-hour pay period; and WHEREAS; certified water and wastewater operators carry significant responsibility for public health, regulatory compliance, emergency response, system reliability, and the safe operation of municipal utility infrastructure; and WHEREAS; the City of Bossier City desires to improve recruitment, retention, cross-training, and operational flexibility by recognizing eligible water and wastewater certification categories, including Water Production, Water Treatment, Water Distribution, Wastewater Collection, and Wastewater Treatment, while limiting incentive compensation to a maximum of two eligible certification categories per employee; and WHEREAS; allowing certification incentive pay for up to two eligible certification categories encourages employees to develop relevant cross-training and broader technical expertise while maintaining a fiscally responsible compensation structure; and WHEREAS; the Utility Department also relies upon employees who possess Commercial Driver’s Licenses for the operation of specialized equipment, emergency response vehicles, utility trucks, vactor trucks, jetting equipment, and other commercial vehicles necessary to maintain water and wastewater infrastructure; and WHEREAS; the City Council finds that modernizing certification incentive pay and establishing CDL incentive pay is an investment in the City’s infrastructure, workforce stability, regulatory compliance, and the safety of the residents of Bossier City; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, in regular session convened by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, that Ordinance No. 72 of 2003 is hereby amended to replace the existing certification incentive pay schedule for eligible Utility Department personnel as follows: Level I State Certification - $0.50 per hour; Level II State Certification - $1.00 per hour; Level III State Certification - $1.50 per hour; and Level IV State Certification - $2.25 per hour. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that an eligible employee may receive certification incentive pay for each eligible certification category held, up to a maximum of two (2) eligible certification categories, provided each certification is valid and applicable to Utility Department operations, assigned duties, cross-training needs, emergency response capability, or other operational needs as determined by the Director of Utilities. Eligible certification categories include Water Production, Water Treatment, Water Distribution, Wastewater Collection, and Wastewater Treatment. If an employee holds more than two eligible certification categories, incentive pay shall be calculated based on the two highest valid certification levels held in eligible categories. If an employee holds more than one certification level within the same category, the employee shall receive incentive pay only for the highest valid certification level held in that category. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that a Commercial Driver’s License incentive pay program is hereby established for eligible Utility Department personnel whose duties require, support, or benefit from the operation of commercial vehicles or specialized utility equipment. The CDL incentive pay schedule shall be $150.00 per month for a Class A CDL and $100.00 per month for a Class B CDL. An employee who holds both a Class A CDL and a Class B CDL shall receive incentive pay only for the highest applicable CDL classification. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that this Ordinance shall become effective upon final adoption and signature by the Mayor, with pay implementation beginning in the first full pay period of the next fiscal year following adoption of the 2027 operating budgets unless otherwise directed by the City Council. The above and foregoing Ordinance was discussed and opened for public comment in open and legal session convened, was adopted on a motion by Mrs. Debra W. Ross and seconded by Mr. Craton Cochran and adopted on the 22nd day of September 2026, with the votes listed below. Further this Ordinance will publish on September 30, 2026 and become legal 10 days following publication. AYES: Mr. Chris Smith, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Hammons, Mrs. Ross, Mr. Cliff Smith, Mr. Girouard, and Mr. Maggio NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Brian Hammons, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 113 OF 2026 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MAYOR THOMAS H. CHANDLER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 19535 AND ADDENDUM NO. 1 TO MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 19535 BETWEEN MCCi, LLC AND CITY OF BOSSIER CITY. WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City has utilized the Laserfiche software platform for many years for the archival of documents and MCCi, LLC partners with Laserfiche to provide software services; and WHEREAS, additional services outside of the current agreement are needed and the execution of Master Services Agreement No. 19535 and Addendum No. 1 to Master Services Agreement No. 19535 between MCCi, LLC and the City of Bossier City is necessary for the existing services as well as to provide additional features including Laserfiche Cloud services; and WHEREAS, the additional features come with a one-time cost of $12,375.55 in year one with a recurring cost of $10,269.60 in subsequent years with the recurring costs already included in the City Council budget but the one-time cost of $12,375.55 will require a budget amendment; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that Mayor Thomas H. Chandler is hereby authorized to execute the attached Master Services Agreement No. 19535 and Addendum No. 1 to Master Services Agreement No. 19535 between MCCi, LLC and the City of Bossier City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, by the Bossier City Council, in regular session convened, that the 2026 General Fund budget is hereby amended to increase City Council Software Maintenance and Subscriptions $12,375.55 and decrease Fund Balance $12,375.55 to account for the one-time cost to purchase additional Laserfiche Software Services. The above and foregoing Ordinance was discussed and opened for public comment in open and legal session convened, was adopted on a motion by Mr. Chris Smith and seconded by Mr. Craton Cochran and adopted on the 22nd day of September 2026, with the votes listed below. Further this Ordinance will publish on September 30, 2026 and become legal 10 days following publication. AYES: Mr. Chris Smith, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Hammons, Mrs. Ross, Mr. Cliff Smith, Mr. Girouard, and Mr. Maggio NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Brian Hammons, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 114 OF 2026 AN ORDINANCE TO ADD ONE FULL TIME MAINTENANCE MECHANIC POSITION, TRANSFER ONE EMPLOYEE FROM PART TIME TO FULL TIME MAINTENANCE MECHANIC, AND ELIMINATE ONE PART TIME MAINTENANCE MECHANIC POSITION IN THE BUILDING MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, Building Maintenance would benefit from adding one full time Maintenance Mechanic position, transferring an existing employee from part time to full time Maintenance Mechanic, and eliminating one part time Maintenance Mechanic position to help keep up with the workload; and WHEREAS, this change can be made effective for the remainder of the current year with no increase to the existing budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, hereby authorizes the administration to add one full time Maintenance Mechanic position, transfer one existing employee from part time to full time Maintenance Mechanic, and eliminate one part time Maintenance Mechanic position in the Building Maintenance Department. The above and foregoing Ordinance was discussed and opened for public comment in open and legal session convened, was adopted on a motion by Mr. Cliff Smith and seconded by Mr. Chris Smith and adopted on the 22nd day of September 2026, with the votes listed below. Further this Ordinance will publish on September 30, 2026 and become legal 10 days following publication. AYES: Mr. Chris Smith, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Hammons, Mrs. Ross, Mr. Cliff Smith, Mr. Girouard, and Mr. Maggio NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Brian Hammons, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk New Business The following ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 115 OF 2026 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR THE SALE OF HIGH AND LOW CONTENT ALCOHOL FOR ON PREMISE CONSUMPTION AT A RESTAURANT/BAR, BAJA FLIP’S, LOCATED AT 2050 OLD MINDEN ROAD, BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA. WHEREAS; Michael Flippo has applied to the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission for Conditional Use Approval for the sale of high and low content alcohol, for on premise consumption at a restaurant/bar, Baja Flip’s, located at 2050 Old Minden Road Street, Bossier City, Louisiana. WHEREAS; a public hearing for the Conditional Use application was held on August 31, 2026; and WHEREAS; The Planning Department has submitted favorable results of said public hearing to the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Bossier City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the Conditional Use for the sale of high and low content alcohol for on premise consumption at 2050 Old Minden Road, Bossier City, Louisiana is hereby approved. The above and foregoing Ordinance was discussed and opened for public comment in open and legal session convened, was adopted on a motion by Mr. Chris Smith and seconded by Mr. Brian Hammons and adopted on the 22nd day of September 2026, with the votes listed below. Further this Ordinance will publish on September 30, 2026 and become legal 10 days following publication. AYES: Mr. Chris Smith, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Hammons, Mrs. Ross, Mr. Cliff Smith, Mr. Girouard, and Mr. Maggio NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Brian Hammons, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk By: Mr. Craton Cochran Motion to introduce an Ordinance to Appropriate $5,000 from the Hotel/Motel Taxes Fund to support Rockets Over the Red Seconded by Mr. Cliff Smith No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Chris Smith Motion to introduce an Ordinance authorizing Mayor Thomas H. Chandler to execute the attached agency participation agreement with the Louisiana Department of Revenue, Office of Debt Recovery, for the collection of final delinquent debts owed to the City of Bossier City. Seconded by Mrs. Debra W. Ross Council members Joel Girouard and Chris Smith discussed with Assistant City Attorney Richard Ray why the Ordinance was necessary. Mr. Ray explained that the Ordinance would allow all City departments to utilize the Office of Debt Recovery for outstanding debts, as is currently done by the Sales Tax Department. Mr. Ray clarified that this could also include debts related to condemnation cases. No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Craton Cochran Motion to introduce an Ordinance authorizing Mayor Thomas H. Chandler to execute the attached agreement/contract with Swift Recreation, LLC for the Shed Road (Meadowview Splash Pad) Seconded by Mr. Vince Maggio No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mrs. Debra W. Ross Motion to introduce an Ordinance authorizing Mayor Thomas H. Chandler to execute the attached Community Partnership & Facility Use Agreement between The Plant a Seed In Our Youth Foundation, Inc. and the City of Bossier City. Seconded by Mr. Chris Smith At Council member Joel Girouard’s request, Parks and Rec Director Mary Ward explained why the Ordinance was necessary. Ms. Ward stated that the agreement would allow the organization to use City facilities for activities and allow both groups to work together. No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous The following Resolution offered and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 50 OF 2026 A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE CITY’S APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM WHEREAS, any law enforcement initiative should be funded by the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program; and WHEREAS, the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program was implemented by H.R. 3036 and, in part, supports a broad range of law enforcement activities to prevent and control crime; and WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City possesses legal authority to apply for and receive a JAG grant award; and WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City will make the application to the Bureau of Justice Assistance for a joint award, to be shared between the Parish and the City, under this authorization for the purpose of providing extended law enforcement services to the citizens of Bossier City, Louisiana; and WHEREAS, the Mayor of Bossier City names the Chief of Police as his designee for the purpose of signing this grant application and other grant documents; and WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City, in conjunction with the Bossier City Police Department, agrees to meet all grant requirements and to execute all proposed projects related thereto in a timely manner. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, hereby supports Mayor Thomas Chandler, Chief Executive Officer of Bossier City, and Chief Daniel Haugen, Chief of Police, in making the application for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. The above and foregoing Resolution was presented and opened for public comment in open and legal session convened, was adopted on a motion by Mr. Chris Smith and seconded by Mr. Joel Girouard and adopted on the 22nd day of September, 2026 by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Chris Smith, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Hammons, Mrs. Ross, Mr. Cliff Smith, Mr. Girouard, and Mr. Maggio NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Brian Hammons, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk By: Mr. Craton Cochran Motion to approve Parade Permit Fee Waiver - Bossier High School Homecoming Parade fee waiver for Oct. 13, 2026 Seconded by Mr. Vince Maggio No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Cliff Smith Motion to approve Parade Permit Fee Waiver - Parkway High School Homecoming Parade fee waiver for Oct. 15, 2026 Seconded by Mr. Joel Girouard No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous By: Mr. Chris Smith Motion to approve Parade Permit Fee Waiver - Independence Bowl Mardi Gras Preview Parade fee waiver for Dec. 21, 2026 Seconded by Mr. Craton Cochran In response to a question from Council member Brian Hammons regarding police presence due to alcohol being served, Assistant City Attorney Richard Ray stated that the cost of six uniformed officers would be at the organization’s expense. No further comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous Reports Finance Director Angela Williamson reviewed the Monthly Financial Report for August, noting that revenues were 3% over budget, expenses were 13% under budget, and sales tax revenue was consistent with August 2025. Andy Bajnauth, City Engineer, went over the September Project Report. He noted there were currently 5 projects in construction valued at $8.6 million and 6 projects in design valued at $11 million. He provided updates on various City projects and answered Council members’ questions. Council member Debra Ross thanked him on behalf of the residents of Green Street and Scott Street for the work done to improve the roads. Announcements Mayor Tommy Chandler announced that the City of Bossier City was presented with a flag at the Highland Jazz Fest in recognition of being named a Great American Defense Community and reminded everyone that MPC will be hosting an Open House soon. Mayor Chandler also thanked Parks and Rec Director Mary Ward and Lynn Bryan with Keep Bossier Beautiful for their work improving Tinsley Park. Council member Brian Hammons recognized State Representative Dennis Bamburg, who was in attendance. There being no further business to come before this Council, Council President Hammons adjourned the meeting at 3:28 PM Respectfully submitted: Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk /Emily Pitts, Administrative Assistant September 30, 2026 Bossier Press-Tribune

September 14, 2026, Board Meeting Minutes The Bossier Parish Communications District One Board of Directors convened for a regular, legal session on September 14, 2026, at 5:30 pm in the Bossier Parish Communications District One Board Room at 4601 Palmetto Road, Benton, Louisiana. Chairman Rogers called the meeting to order. Opening Prayer: Mr. McAnn Mrs. Durbin called the roll with members present as follows: Chairman Rogers, Mr. Holley, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Allen, Mr. Jordan, and Mr. Barattini. Absent: Mr. O’ Neal Guest: Mr. Franko Zaragoza. Chairman Rogers introduced the August 10, 2026, meeting minutes for approval. Mr. Holley moved, seconded by Mr. Barattini, to dispense with the reading and approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. McAnn presented the Board with year-to-date financial reports and current income and expense reports for review. He noted that a $22,206.00 payment to Motorola for console maintenance had been made and that the employer contribution to the PERS retirement would be reduced from 11.0% to 10.75% for 2027. Mr. Holley moved to approve the financial report, and Mr. Barattini seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Director Report: Mr. McAnn informed the Board that the district had sent all notices to the wireless providers about the surcharge increase. He noted that a couple of public education events were scheduled for October, and the district would participate or provide 911 public education supplies for those events. He reminded the Board of the annual state-mandated training and said he would send links to the training. He also updated the Board on the Viper 7 upgrade and the ongoing fiber project. Old Business: None New Business: Mr. McAnn brought to the board three quotes obtained to replace the primary A/C unit for dispatch. The board agreed to go with the lowest bid, from Advance Air for $12,213.00. Mr. Allen made a motion, seconded by Mr. Jordan, to approve the purchase of the A/C unit. The motion carried unanimously. Chairman Rogers introduced Mr. Franko Zaragoza of NMI to present the results of the space utilization study. Mr. Zaragoza presented the board with several options he identified and answered questions from the Board. Mr. Allen moved to enter executive session for security purposes, seconded by Mr. Holley; the motion passed unanimously. The Board entered executive session at 6:46 pm. Mr. Allen moved to return to regular session at 7:13 p.m., seconded by Mr. Holley; the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Barattini moved to follow staff’s recommendations to add an additional security service and to authorize Mr. McAnn to execute all required documents, seconded by Mr. Allen; the motion passed unanimously. With no further business to come before the Board, the Board adjourned. Minutes are subject to approval at the next stated Board Meeting. Doug Rogers, Chairman Andy Holley, Secretary September 30, 2026 Bossier Press-Tribune

PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BOSSIER CITY STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A BUDGET WORKSHOP SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 AT 3:40 PM The City Council of the City of Bossier City, State of Louisiana, met at a Budget Workshop in City Council Chambers, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, Louisiana, September 22, 2026 at 3:40 PM. Mr. Hammons opened the 2027 Budget workshop at 3:40 PM. CAO Shane Cheatham went over the budget process and the challenges the Administration faced to be able to present the Mayors proposed 2027 Operating and Capital Budgets. He noted that some funds would need to be used from the General Fund, Fund Balance but there was still more than enough to meet the required minimum thresholds. He and Finance Director Angela Williamson went over note worthy changes and also discussed items in which the City is still waiting on final numbers. Mr. Cheatham, Mrs. Williams and other City Department Heads answered Council members questions concerning various individual line items in the budget and noted they would get more information to better answer any lingering questions. Council Member Joel Girouard asked for $69,000 be removed from the Council budget in order to help lower city expenses. The items he requested cut were $60,000 for the Council independent audit expense and $9,000 from memberships and subscription. He also asked other departments to study their budgets to see if there was any areas that could be cut or trimmed back without compromising City Services. Mr. Hammons closed the Budget Workshop at 4:24PM. There being no further business to come before this Council, Council President Hammons adjourned the meeting at 4:24 PM Respectfully submitted: Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk September 30, 2026 Bossier Press-Tribune

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE BOSSIER CITY COUNCIL WILL BE IN REGULAR SESSION, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2026 AT 3:00 P.M. IN CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 620 BENTON ROAD, BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA, TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES: Ordinance to Appropriate $5,000 from the Hotel/Motel Taxes Fund to support Rockets Over the Red Ordinance authorizing Mayor Thomas H. Chandler to execute the attached agency participation agreement with the Louisiana Department of Revenue, Office of Debt Recovery, for the collection of final delinquent debts owed to the City of Bossier City. Ordinance authorizing Mayor Thomas H. Chandler to execute the attached agreement/contract with Swift Recreation, LLC for the Shed Road (Meadowview Splash Pad) Ordinance authorizing Mayor Thomas H. Chandler to execute the attached Community Partnership & Facility Use Agreement between The Plant a Seed In Our Youth Foundation, Inc. and the City of Bossier City. Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk September 30, 2026 Bossier Press-Tribune