SUMMARY MINUTES

OF THE

CITY COUNCIL

ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE OF

AUGUST 27, 2001

The Administrative Conference of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Chairman Thomas Carmody, at 3:13 p.m., Monday, August 27, 2001, in the Government Chambers in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).

Invocation was given by Councilman Stewart.

On Roll Call, the following members were Present: Councilmen Pearl Huckaby (3:18), Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener (3:58), Shyne and Burrell. 7. Absent: None.

Approval of the: √Summary Admin. Conference Minutes (August 13) √Council Meeting Minutes (August 14)

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

Public Hearing:

ZONING APPEAL: C-29-01, REALTY MANAGEMENT CORP., 2600 blk. of Claiborne Ave., from R-2 to B-3; drive thru restaurant or other permitted uses in this zoning classification. (B/Stewart) (Ordinance No. 110 of 2001)

Confirmations and/or Appointments, Public Comments and Adding Legislation to the Agenda:

A. Confirmations and/or Appointments. None.

B. Public Comments.

C. Adding Legislation to the Agenda.

CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION.

A. TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to September 11):

RESOLUTIONS: None.

ORDINANCES: None.

B. TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:

RESOLUTIONS:

106 Authorizing Charles Leon Nunley, located at 7596 Shirley Francis Rd., to connect to the water system of the City. (G/Burrell)

107 Authorizing Glenn S. and Tanya F. Logue, located at 181 Flournoy Lucas Rd., to connect to the water and sewer system of the City. (D/Serio)

ORDINANCES:

121 Closing and abandoning a portion of E Stephenson St. running between Wheeless and Alexander Avenues. (B/Stewart)

REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:

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

105 Authorizing the City to enter into a contract agreement with St. Paul United Methodist Church to construct a drainage improvements project (flood control wall and pump system) for the purpose of reduction of existing flood damages to the Church’s building. (A/Huckaby)

108 Stating the City’s endorsement of Sambuca to participate in the benefits of the LA Enterprise Zone Program. (A/Huckaby)

B. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (not to be adopted prior to September 11):

109 Authorizing a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the CPSB relative to the mutual use of facilities, buildings, and equipment.

110 Authorizing a Cooperative Endeavor with the State of LA for the purpose of constructing the Shreve Park frontage road. (E/Spigener)

111 Authorizing the execution of an agreement with LDOTD concerning Broadmoor area "Youree Dr." flood control improvements. (C/Carmody)

C. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to September 11):

128 ZONING: C-42-01, SBA PROPERTIES, 565 S’port Blanchard Rd., from R-1H-E (SPI-2) to R-1H-E (SPI-2), 30 foot height extension to existing 220 foot communications tower. (A/Huckaby)

129 ZONING: C-43-01, JOE LAHOOD/DON KING, 3618 Youree Drive, from SPI-3 (B-1) to SPI-3-E (B-1), barber shop. (C/Carmody)

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

110 ZONING APPEAL: C-29-01, REALTY MANAGEMENT CORP., 2600 blk. of Claiborne Ave., from R-2 to B-3; drive thru restaurant or other permitted uses in this zoning classification. (B/Stewart) (Postponed on Aug. 14)

112 ANNEXATION: Tag No. 01-03: Land located along the Southern Loop and Norris Ferry Rds. (D/Serio) (Postponed on August 14)

122 Amending the 2001 Capital Improvements Budget.

123 Amending the 2001 budget for the Police Grants Special Revenue fund.

124 Amending the 2001 budget for the Riverfront Development Special Revenue fund.

125 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.

126 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.

127 Levying a tax of 7.99 mills on all property subject to ad valorem taxation w/i the bounds of the Downtown Development District of the City.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.

NEW BUSINESS:

˜ ABO Card appeal: Derrick P. Wilson. (Residence - 6801 W 70^th [G/Burrell]; Employer - 515 E Kings Hwy. - Phillin Station, [B/Stewart]) (Postponed on August 27)

˜ BAC-61-01, BROADWAY LIQUOR, 4309 Broadway, Special Exception Use and variance in hours of operation in a B-3 District; package liquor store operating to 1 a.m. (G/Burrell)(Postponed on August 14)

REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES. None.

CLERK’S REPORT.

Letters of Appeal (cases not to be considered prior to September 11)

˜ BAC-73-01, BROADMOOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 836 Anniston; Special Exception Use in an R-1D District, church community house and educational building operating until 10 p.m. (C/Carmody)

˜ BAC-74-01, APOLLO TOBACCO, LLC, 559 E 70^th Street, Special Exception Use in a B-3 District, lounge with package liquor sales. (C/Carmody)

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

Approval of the Minutes

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 4:45 p.m.

/s/Thomas Carmody, Jr., Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council