SUMMARY MINUTES

OF THE

CITY COUNCIL

ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE OF

SEPTEMBER 24, 2001

The Administrative Conference of the City Council for the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Chairman Thomas Carmody at 3: 13 p.m. Monday, September 24, 2001, in the Government Chambers in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).

Invocation was given by Councilwoman Spigener.

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

Approval of the: √Summary Admin. Conference Minutes (September 10) √ Council Meeting Minutes (September 11)

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

Public Hearing: None.

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

Confirmations and/or Appointments. None.

CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION.

TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to October 9):

RESOLUTIONS: None.

ORDINANCES: None.

TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:

RESOLUTIONS:

115 Accepting a utility servitude for a 6" water line in the Azalea Gardens Subdivision water easement.

116 Accepting dedication for drainage right of way in the Rose Hollow Subdivision Phase 5.

117 Accepting dedication for drainage right of way in the Rose Hollow Subdivision Phase 6.

ORDINANCES: None.

REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:

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

112 Authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement between the City and KPMG for an external audit of the City for fiscal year Jan. 1, 2001 thru Dec. 31, 2001.

113 Authorizing a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Caddo Parish for the purposes of constructing a new roadway (Southern Loop) from Wallace Lake Road to Linwood Ave. (D/Serio)

114 Authorizing the Mayor to make application with the LA Commission on Law Enforcement (2001 Domestic Violence Assistance Program).

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (not to be adopted prior to October 9):

118 Authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract between the City of Shreveport and Metro Management Associates Inc. for the management of Sportran.

119 Authorizing the use of musical equipment by the first United Methodist Church

120 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Supplemental Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company for the purposes of Maintaining the crossing gates and signalization at Caddo Street.

121 To amend Resolution No. 119 of 2000 relative to regulation of the use of The Government Plaza Chamber, jointly adopted by the Shreveport City Council and The Caddo Parish Commission.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to October 9):

135 To amend Chapter 62 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport relative to the Department of Public Assembly and Recreation

136 Amending the 2001 Community Development Special Revenue Fund Budget.

137 Amending the 2001 Capital Improvements Budget.

138 ZONING: C-48-01, EVA L. SIMS, 920 Norma Ave., from R-3-E to R-3-E, continuation of an existing Snow Cone Business. (A/Huckaby)

139 ZONING: C-49-01, JIM DOWLING, 8300 East Kings Hwy., from R-A, to R-1D(PUD), single-family residential subdivision. (C/Serio)

140 ZONING: C-50-01, LOYOLA EDUCATION CORP., Clyde Fant Parkway, from R-A & R-3 to B-3, football, soccer, baseball fields. (C/Carmody)

141 ZONING: C-52-01, ELLEBE RD. ANIMAL CLINIC, 9200 Ellerbe Road, from R-1D to B-2, Animal Clinic. (D/Serio)

142 ZONING: C-53-01, RALPH SPEARS, 9135 Walker Rd., from R-1D to B2, Dental Studio or other permitted uses. (E/Spigener)

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

130 To amend and reenact Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances relative to alcoholic beverage dealer’s permits for caterers. (F/Shyne)

131 To amend Section 10-182 of the Code of Ordinances relative to alcoholic beverages (private parties on Sundays).

132 Amending the 2001 Airports Enterprise Fund Budget.

133 Amending the 2001 Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund budget

143 Declaring a Public Emergency in connection with the repair of the roof of the Challenger Drive Hanger at Shreveport Regional Airport; and ratifying the expenditure of approximately $300,000.

ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE (numbers are assigned ordinances numbers)(not to be adopted prior to October 9):

134 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property, Lot 288, Cedar Grove Addition (372 W 76^th St.) (Serio)

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

1. Discussion and/or Action Relative to the Public Safety Committee

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Taxi Driver’s License Appeal - Mark Jeffries, Sr.

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):

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 4:50 p.m.