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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Bossier City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
S.A.N.E. Nurse Program continuation
The council finalized the cooperative endeavor agreement with the parish coroner and sheriff keeping the S.A.N.E. Nurse Program operating in Bossier Parish.
Axon Fusus private camera program
A proposed ordinance would let the mayor sign agreements with businesses willing to connect their security cameras to police Fusus software, letting detectives view footage remotely instead of collecting thumb drives. It's voluntary, free to the city, and access is logged.
438 Hamilton Road dilapidated mobile home
A family used a manufactured home as a caregiver residence until the patient died in 2024, then sought to keep it while saving to build a site-built home. Neighbors argued subdivision covenants never allowed mobile homes and that allowing it invites future requests. The board denied the exception and set a 120-day removal deadline.
Federal law enforcement grant application
The council endorsed the police department's application for a federal Justice Assistance Grant.
Unlicensed home auto repair business
The board wrestled with whether a 2,400-square-foot accessory building used for youth athletic training counts as a 'home-based business' under the unified development code. The denial signals the board reads that term strictly — businesses inside the home, not separate large structures.
Pedestrian safety near Race Way and First Methodist park
The Race Way convenience store wanted to sell beer and wine but its front door sits within 300 feet of the park across Old Minden Road. Approval came with a requirement to build a sidewalk so the walking route crosses at the crosswalk and clears the 300-foot buffer.
Property standards code and Administrative Court overhaul
A major rewrite of the city's property standards rules is in the works, along with new procedures for replacing Administrative Court members. Councilor Chris Smith said it's the biggest upgrade in years.
Fire and life-safety code modernization
The fire department now enforces the state's newest adopted fire code, the International Fire Code, replacing the older NFPA-based local provision.
Parking-lot spending review concluded, documents released
The council closed its yearlong review of public funds used for parking lots at Scot's Audio and Bossier Power Equipment, repealing the committee and releasing its records. New oversight rules requiring council president sign-off on settlements over $50,000 remain in place.
Zoning office body cameras
Zoning inspectors now wear body cameras, in service since March 25, with footage stored and managed by Bossier City Police — a documentation and safety upgrade for code enforcement visits.
Adding 10 police and 10 fire positions
The police chief says the department is down only five officers, with ten new hires expected in July. Fire is down ten, with a class starting May 18 and station renovations underway.
Fire Department vehicle maintenance garage
The fire department's garage at the Shed Road training center ran over budget on soil stabilization work, so the council added $300,000 from EMS capital funds to finish it.
New city staffing positions
Four new positions were authorized: an animal control officer, a parks field supervisor, a water distribution utility worker, and an IT application analyst.
Crossing guard cost-sharing with Bossier Parish Schools
The city and school board will split the cost of crossing guards at schools throughout Bossier City. It passed 4-1 with Hammons dissenting.