SUMMARY MINUTES

OF THE

CITY COUNCIL

ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE OF

FEBRUARY 26, 2001

The Administrative Conference of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Chairman Joe Shyne, at 3:20 p.m., Monday, February 26, 2001, in the Government Chambers in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).

Invocation was given by Councilman Burrell.

On roll call, the following members were Present: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Absent: Councilman Serio. 1.

Approval of the: √ Summary Admin. Conference Minutes (Jan. 22) √ Council Meeting Minutes (Jan. 23) √ Agenda as Amended (Feb. 12)

Awards, Recognition of Distinguished Guests, and Communications of the Mayor which are required by law.

Public Hearing. Tag No. 01-01: A tract of land located along the South Lakeshore Dr., in Fractional Sec. 5 (T17N-R14W), Caddo Parish, LA. (A/Huckaby)

Confirmations and Appointment: Executive Appointment - Terrell J. Myles, Assistant City Attorney

CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION.

TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to March 13):

RESOLUTIONS: None.

ORDINANCES:

18 Closing and abandoning a 10 foot-wide dedicated passageway, located in Lot 181 of the S Broadmoor, Unit No. 2A Sub’d. (D/Serio)

19 Closing and abandoning a 15 foot-wide alleyway running between Line and Thornhill Ave(s). and between E 66^th and E 67^th Streets, in the Belmount Grove Addition Sub’d. (C/Carmody)

TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:

RESOLUTIONS:

19 Accepting dedication for Waters Edge Dr., Gleannloch, Waters Edge Cl., and Avellino Lane, Lakeside on Long Lake Unit No. 1 Sub’d. (D/Serio)

20 Accepting dedication for Demery Blvd. to the city limits, Brunswick Pl. Subd. (D/Serio)

ORDINANCES: None.

REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:

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

16 Authorizing the execution of a 3 year agreement with Ark-La-Tex Ambassadors, Inc. (Holiday In Dixie Festival).

17 Authorizing the Mayor to donate S’port Police Dept. K-9 (Rakkie) to Vernon Police Dept., Vernon, Texas.

21 Stating the City’s endorsement of Kinzie & Payne Biochemical Corp., to participate in the benefits of the LA Enterprise Zone Program. (B/Stewart)

22 Stating the City’s endorsement of The Tire Rack, Inc. to participate in the benefits of the LA Enterprise Zone Program. (F/Shyne)

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (not to be adopted prior to March 13):

23 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose by public auction of certain supplies, materials, equipment and vehicles.

♢ 24 Authorizing acceptance of a donation, in the amount of $8,000, from the Kiwanis Club of Shreveport (equipment and supplies for East Kings Highway Park).

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to March 13):

20 To amend Code of Ordinances, Sec. 78-4, for requests to control vehicular access on residential streets. (D/Serio)

21 ANNEXATION: Tag. No. 00-06: To enlarge the limits and boundaries of the City of Shreveport: A tract of land located south of Sophia Lane and west of Village Green Dr., Sections 4 and 5 (T16N-R13W) and in Sections 32 and 33 (T17N-R13W), Caddo Parish, LA. (D/Serio)

22 Authorizing the Director of Finance to compromise and settle certain amounts due for paving assessment.

Not to be adopted prior to March 27:

23 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lots 119 and 120, Greenlawn Terrace Sub’d.

24 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 4, Unit 2, South Forest Sub’d.

25 Authorizing the use of city equipment and services by the Ark-La-Tex Antique and Classic Vehicle Museum, Inc. (Kruse Intern’l Auction)

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

197 To repeal Sec. 2-1 of the Code relative to residency requirements for city officials. (G/Burrell) (Postponed on 02 13)

5 Amending the 2001 Capital Improvements Budget (barge near Stoner Ave.).(Postponed on 02 13)

13 Authorizing donation of certain city-owned property located at 6700 Southern Ave. to H.E.L.P.S. Outreach Ministries, Inc. (mentoring and tutoring programs) (D/Serio and F/Shyne) (Postponed on 02 13)

8 ZONING: C-82-00, TRIPLE JJJ dba SMITH OIL CO., 1600 blk. of North Market, from B-2 to I-2, wholesale and warehousing or other permitted used. (A/Huckaby) (Postponed on 02 13)

14 ZONING APPEAL: C-91-00, TRIO FABRICATORS, INC., 6800 Woolworth Rd., from R-A to I-1, industrial park (approximately 10 lots). (G/Burrell)

15 To amend certain provisions of Sec. 10-192 of the Code relative to alcoholic beverages (tennis tournaments). (E/Spigener)

16 ANNEXATION: Tag No. 01-01: A tract of land located along the South Lakeshore Dr., in Fractional Sec. 5 (T17N-R14W), Caddo Parish, LA. (A/Huckaby)

17 Amending the 2001 budget for the Community Develop. Special Revenue Fund. (Coventry Place) (A/Huckaby)

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

1. Ordinance No. 54 of 1999 by Councilman Huckaby: Creating a Police Department Citizens’ Review Board. (Tabled on August 10, 1999)

2. Ordinance No. 125 of 2000 by Councilman Huckaby: Amending Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances by deleting Section 10-144, or its successor provision, relative to physical separation of sales of beverages of high alcoholic content for consumption off the premises. (Tabled on August 22, 2000)

3. Complaint against Express Medical Service: A Class B Ambulance Provider (set time and place of hearing in accordance with Sec. 46-60 of the Code). (Deferred on Oct. 10, 2000)

NEW BUSINESS:

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 Feb. 13, 2001

Communications of the Mayor

Communications from the Council Members

Public Comments

Miscellaneous Matters

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

ADJOURNMENT.

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♢ indicates added at Administrative Conference.

/s/Joe Shyne, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council