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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Bossier City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
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.
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.
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.
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.