SUMMARY MINUTES

OF THE

CITY COUNCIL

ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE OF

MAY 21, 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 3:15 p.m., Monday, May 21, 2001, in the Government Chambers in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).

Invocation was given by Councilman Carmody.

On Roll Call, the following members were Present: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Absent: None.

Approval of the: √ Summary Admin. Conference Minutes (April 23) √ Council Meeting Minutes (April 24)

Awards, Recognition of Distinguished Guests, and Communications of the Mayor which are required by law. None.

Public Hearing. None.

Confirmations and Appointment:

a) Zoning Board of Appeals (re-appointments): 1) Betty Osborne and 2) Jerome Holland (added and postponed on May 8)

* b) S’port Industrial Development Board: 1) Dan Atchley and 2) Sandy Cimino (added for consideration at the June 12 meeting)

CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION.

TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to June 12):

RESOLUTIONS: None.

ORDINANCES:

94 Closing and abandoning a 20 foot-wide dedicated alleyway, Block 3 of T. A. L. 3 Sub’d. located in the NW’ly intersection of Travis and Douglas Streets. (B/Stewart)

* 100 To repeal a portion of Ord. 66 of 1963, two-way Stop Intersection at the intersection of Lawhon St. and Baltimore St., and to create and establish the intersection of Lawhon St. and Baltimore St., as a four-way stop intersection. (B/Stewart)

* 101 To repeal a portion of Ord. 66 of 1963, two-way Stop Intersection at the intersection of Lawhon St. and Richmond Ave., and to create and establish the intersection of Lawhon St. and Richmond Ave., as a four-way stop intersection. (B/Stewart)

* 102 To repeal a portion of Ord. 66 of 1963, two-way Stop Intersection of Avery St. and Baltimore St., and to create and establish the intersection of Avery St. and Baltimore St., as a Four Way Stop Intersection. (B/Stewart)

TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:

RESOLUTIONS:

54 Accepting dedication for N Ashley Ridge Loop and Ashley Ridge Blvd. in the street dedication of Ashley Ridge Blvd. and N Ashley Ridge Loop Sub’d. (D/Serio)

55 Authorizing Kenneth Allen Lowery, located at 5687 Jefferson Paige Road, to connect to the water system of the City. (A/Huckaby)

56 Authorizing Alva C. and Alverne S. Rast, located at 4045 Parkwood Dr., to connect to the water system of the City. (A/Huckaby)

57 Authorizing James R., Marla G. and James Jeffrey Churchman, located at 7646 Shirley Francis Rd., to connect to the water system of the City. (G/Burrell)

ORDINANCES:

82 To create and establish a Yield Intersection: Elgin St. and Gaylyn Dr. (C/Carmody)

83 To repeal portion of Ord. 66 of 1963, two-way Stop Intersection of Avery St. and Maryland Ave., and to create and establish the intersection of Avery St. and Maryland Ave. as a Four Way Stop Intersection. (B/Stewart)

84 To repeal portion of Ord. 66 of 1963, two-way Stop Intersection of Avery St. and Richmond Ave., and to create and establish the intersection of Avery St. and Richmond Ave. as a Four Way Stop Intersection. (B/Stewart)

85 To repeal portion of Ord. 66 of 1963, two-way Stop Intersection of Lawhon St. and Maryland Ave., and to create and establish the intersection of Lawhon St. and Maryland Ave. as a Four Way Stop Intersection. (B/Stewart)

86 Remove To repeal portion of Ord. 66 of 1963, two-way Stop Intersection of Lawhon St. and Richmond Ave. , and to create and establish the intersection of Lawhon St. and Richmond Ave. as a Two-Way Stop Intersection. (B/Stewart)

REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:

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

58 Ordering and calling a special election to be held in the City of Shreveport to authorize the incurring of debt and issuance of bonds, making application to the State Bond Commission in connection therewith.

* 62 Designating purposes for which the proceeds from the 2001 General Obligation Bond proposals will be budgeted.

59 Requesting bids for the official journal of the City for period commencing July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002 and approving the advertising for such bids.

60 To authorize the Mayor to execute a joint letter of commitment to the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, concerning the City’s intent to participate in the development of an Ozone Flex Plan for the Shreveport standard metropolitan statistical area.

61 Stating the City’s endorsement of Advance Stores Company, Inc. to participate in the benefits of the LA Enterprise Zone Program. (C/Carmody)

∙ 63 Suspending the effects of certain provisions of Chapter 10 and Chapter 106 of the Code (LA Tin Man Triathlon)

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (not to be adopted prior to June 12):

None.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to June 12):

95 Amending the 2001 Riverfront Development Budget.

* 103 Authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with provident Realty Advisors, Inc. for the lease of certain city-owned property located at the NE corner of Kings Highway and Southern Ave. (Thomas Field).

96 ZONING: C-24-01, DELORES COLE, 2001 Centenary Blvd., from B-2 to B-2-E, auto repair business only. (B/Stewart)

97 ZONING: C-25-01, COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM & DRUG ABUSE, 635 Stoner from B-2 to B-2-E, residential facility for adults with compulsive gambling, alcohol, and/or drug problems. (B/Stewart)

98 ZONING: C-26-01, MARY BROWN, 1455 W. 58^th St., from R-1D-E to R-1D-E, continuation of existing law office. (C/Carmody)

99 ZONING: C-27-01, K & D CANATELLA, 3100 blk. Bert Kouns from R-1D to B-2, retail auto parts outlet or other permitted uses in this zone classification.

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

87 Amending the 2001 Airports Enterprise Fund Budget.

88 Amending the 2001 Retained Risk Budget.

89 Amending the 2001 Community Development Special Revenue Fund.

90 Amending the 2001 Sportran Budget.

91 Amending the 2001General Fund Budget.

92 Levying various taxes totaling 20.76 mills per dollar on all property subject to ad valorem taxation within the City of Shreveport for the year 2001.

93 Levying a tax of 30.54 mills per dollar on all property subject to ad valorem taxation within the City of Shreveport for the year 2001 for the purpose of paying principal and interest on the outstanding General Obligation Bonds of the City.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.

NEW BUSINESS:

1) Election of City Council Officers: Chairman and Vice-Chairman.

REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES. None.

CLERK’S REPORT:

∙ Appeal of BAC-29-01, CHURCH’S FRIED CHICKEN OF SHREVEPORT, 530 East Kings Hwy., Special Exception Use in the SPI-3 (B-2) District; drive-thru window with menu speaker. (June 12) (C/Carmody)

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 May 8, 2001

Communications of the Mayor

Communications from the Council Members

Public Comments

Miscellaneous Matters

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

ADJOURNMENT. The Administrative Conference adjourned at 4:45 p.m.

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* indicates added at the Administrative Conference.

/S/JOE SHYNE, CHAIRMAN

/s/ARTHUR G. THOMPSON, CLERK OF COUNCIL