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SUMMARY MINUTES

OF THE

ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE

OF

JULY 10, 2000



The Administrative Conference of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Chairman Pat Spigener, at 3:10 p.m., Monday, July 10, 2000 in the Council Chambers of City Hall.

Invocation was given by Councilman Stewart.



On roll call, the following members were present: Councilmen Huckaby (3:25), Stewart, Carmody, Spigener, Serio, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Absent: None.



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The Council met and set the following agenda for the July 11, 2000, meeting:



Confirmations and Appointments: None.



CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION.



TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to July 25):



RESOLUTIONS:



ORDINANCES: None.





TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:

RESOLUTIONS:



121 Authorizing the donation of the use of a stage and 30 chairs at David Raines Park for the 5th "Giving Back to the Community" Juneteenth Celebration. (A/Huckaby)



122 Authorizing the waiver of building permit fees; authorizing the donation of certain building materials and supplies to 14 qualified low income homeowners in the City of Shreveport.



123 Authorizing the waiver of the entire building rental fee for Expo Hall to allow the Krewe of Gemini and the Krewe of Centaur to hold their 12th Night Dance. (B/Stewart)



127 Closing to vehicular and pedestrian thru traffic a portion of the alleys bounded by Fairfield Ave., College St., Boulevard St., and Thornhill Avenue (area behind College St. and behind Fairfield). (B/Stewart)



128 Authorizing the waiver of the entire building rental fee for Expo Hall to allow the American Red Cross to hold their annual Health Fair. (B/Stewart)



129 To waive the entire rental fee of the Expo Hall for the Shreveport Opera's presentation of Les Boutiques De Noel in November 13 - 19, 2000. (B/Stewart)



130 Authorizing Aero Auto Salvage, Inc., located at 707 Aero Dr., to connect to the sewer system of the City. (A/Huckaby)



ORDINANCES: None.



REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:



RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE OR WHICH REQUIRE ONLY ONE READING:



120 Ratifying the City's loan of Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan Funds to itself; ratifying the execution of the Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan Agreement and the letter of loan guarantee.



131 Stating the City's endorsement of Airport LLC to participate in the benefits of the LA Enterprise Zone Program. (F/Shyne)



132 Stating the City's endorsement of Powertech to participate in the benefits of the LA Enterprise Zone Program. (E/Spigener)



133 Stating the City's endorsement of Cracker Barrel Old County Store, Inc. to participate in the benefits of the LA Enterprise Zone Program. (G/Burrell)



134 Stating the City's endorsement of Auto Parts to participate in the benefits of the LA Enterprise Zone Program. (E/Spigener)



135 Stating the City's endorsement of Biomedical Research Found. of NW LA to participate in the benefits of the LA Enterprise Zone Program. (B/Stewart)



INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTION (not to be adopted prior to July 25):



136 Authorizing the Mayor to sign a pre-application for funding Municipal Facilities Revolving Loan fund.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to July 25):



102 To create the unclassified position of Chief Plans Examiner w/i the Dept. of Operational Services.



ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE (numbers are assigned ordinances numbers):



87 Authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement to lease certain property at Mooretown Park to Caddo Parish for a new branch library building. (Postponed on June 26)



93 Authorizing the execution of a concessions contract with PWS LLC, dba Tri Star Entertainment Services. (Postponed on June 26)



95 Amending the 2000 budget for the Police Grants Special Revenue Fund (re-appropriate carryover grant funds).



96 Amending the 2000 budget for the Community Development Special Revenue fund.



97 ZONING: C-24-00, ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT, amending and reenacting the Illuminated and Electronic Sign paragraph of the on-premises Advertising Signs section.



98 ZONING: C-48-00, HEARISE/FREDERICK HAWKINS, 2800 blk. of MLK, Jr. Drive from R-1H to B-1 with MPC Approval; day care center. (A/Huckaby)



99 ZONING: C-49-00, MARY THORNTON, 1355 MLK, Jr. Drive from R-1H to B-2; meat market and grocery store. (A/Huckaby)



100 ZONING: C-50-00, VANDERBERG CONSTRUCTION, 3250 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop from R-1D to B-1, office use. (E/Spigener)



101 ZONING: C-52-00, SPORTS MALL, LLC & RANDY'S TRAVEL TOWN, INC., 7288 Greenwood Road, from B-3 and B-3 (SPI-2) to I-1 and I-1 (SPI-2); truck stop or other permitted uses in these zoning classifications. (G/Burrell)



UNFINISHED BUSINESS:



1. Ordinance No. 211 of 1998: ZONING: C-64-98, QUERBES LAND CO; N side of E 70th St. between Sand Beach Bayou and Bayou Pierre from R-A to B-2 and B-3, shopping center. (C/Carmody) (Tabled on Nov. 10, 1998 and Postponed on Nov. 24, 1998)



NEW BUSINESS:

1. BAC-42-00, DEWEY F. WEAVER, JR., 4900 Monkhouse Dr.; variance in spacing requirement, the front yard setback and the maximum sign height in a B-3 District; off premise sign. (G/Burrell) (Postponed on June 26)



REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES. None



CLERK'S REPORT: None.



COMMUNICATIONS and MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS (Council resolves itself into COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE to consider the following):



Approval of the minutes of the Committee of the Whole of June 26, 2000

Communications of the Mayor

Communications from the Council Members

Public Comments

Miscellaneous Matters



THE COMMITTEE RISES AND REPORTS (reconvenes Regular Council Meeting).



ADJOURNMENT. The meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.



" * " indicates added at Administrative Conference on motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Shyne. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Out of Chamber: Councilman Stewart. 1.



/s/Patricia G. Spigener, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council