SUMMARY MINUTES

OF THE

CITY COUNCIL

ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE OF

OCTOBER 8, 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 3:10 p.m., Monday, October 8, 2001, in the Government Chambers in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).

Invocation was given by Councilman Serio.

On Roll Call, the following members were Present: Councilmen Pearl Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne (3:13) and Burrell (3:15). 7. Absent: None.

Approval of the: √Summary Admin. Conference Minutes (Sept. 24) √ Council Meeting Minutes (Sept. 25)

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

Public Hearing: None.

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

A. Confirmations and/or Appointments. None.

B. Public Comments (Agenda Items to be Adopted)

C. Adding Legislation to the Agenda.

8. CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION.

A. TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to October 23):

RESOLUTIONS: None.

ORDINANCES: None.

B. TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:

RESOLUTIONS:

122 Authorizing Mark P. Sealy & Cherie E. Sealy located at 623 Lake Forbing Dr., to connect to the water and sewer system. (D/Serio)

123 Authorizing Jim Payne, located at 7223 West Bert Kouns, to connect to the water and sewer system. (G/Burrell)

ORDINANCES: None.

9. REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:

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

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. (A/Huckaby)

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.

124 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of by public auction certain types of supplies, materials, equipment and vehicles determined to be surplus.

125 Stating the City’s endorsement of Wal-Mart Stores East, Inc. to participate in the benefits of the LA Enterprise Zone Program. (D/Serio)

126 Stating the City’s endorsement of Providence House. to participate in the benefits of the LA Enterprise Zone Program. (B/Stewart)

127 Stating the City’s endorsement of Libbey Glass, Inc. to participate in the benefits of the LA Enterprise Zone Program. (F/Shyne)

B. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (not to be adopted prior to October 23):

128 Authorizing the submission of the 2002 Consolidated Planning and Development Program Update (Annual Action Plan) to the U. S. Dept. of HUD.

129 Authorizing the Mayor to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra relative to the City’s co-sponsorship of the Symphony’s 2001-2002 season.

130 Authorizing an amendment to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Independence Bowl Foundation, Inc.,

131 Authorizing the Mayor to execute grant documents with the LA Highway Safety Commission (Safe and Sober Campaign 2001/2002).

132 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into agreement with the U. S. Dept. of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Program).

133 Authorizing the Mayor to execute agreements to consent to the assignment of franchise agreements for telecommunications services.

C. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to October 23):

144 Authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $19,540,000 of Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2001, of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana; prescribing the form, terms and conditions of said Bonds, providing for the payment thereof in principal and interest; providing for the sale of the Bonds; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.

145 Amending the 2001 General Fund budget.

146 Amending the 2001 Fleet Services budget.

147 Amending the 2001 MPC Special Revenue Fund budget.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (to be adopted no later than December 15):

148 Adopting the 2002 General Fund budget.

149 Adopting the 2002 Capital Improvements budget.

150 Adopting the 2002 budget for the Water and Sewerage Enterprise Fund.

151 Adopting the 2002 budget for the Airports Enterprise Fund.

152 Adopting the 2002 budget for the Retained Risk Internal Service Fund budget.

153 Adopting the 2002 budget for the Golf Enterprise Fund.

154 Adopting the 2002 Metropolitan Planning Commission's Special Revenue fund.

155 Adopting the 2002 budget funding contractual services provided to SporTran by the Metro Management Associates, Inc.

156 Adopting the 2002 Debt Service fund budget.

157 Adopting the 2002 budget for the Community Development Special Revenue fund

158 Adopting the 2002 budget for the Riverfront Development Special Revenue fund.

159 Adopting the 2002 budget for the Police Grants Special Revenue fund.

160 Adopting the 2002 budget for the Fleet Services Internal Service fund.

161 Adopting the 2002 budget for S’port Redevelopment Agency Special Revenue Fund.

162 Adopting the 2002 budget for Downtown Parking Enterprise Fund.

163 Adopting the 2002 budget for the Environmental Grants Special Revenue Fund.

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

134 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property, Lot 288, Cedar Grove Addition (372 W 76^th St.) (D/Serio) (Postponed on Sept. 25)

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/Carmody)

140 ZONING: C-50-01, LOYOLA EDUCATION CORP., Clyde Fant Parkway, from R-A, R-3 and R-1D to R-A-E, R-3-E and R-1D-E, football, soccer, and baseball fields. (C/Carmody)

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

142 ZONING: C-53-01, RALPH SPEARS, 9135 Walker Rd., from R-1D to B-2, Dental Studio or other permitted uses. (E/Spigener)

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. (Postponed on Sept. 25)

10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

˜ Discussion and/or Action Relative to the Public Safety Committee. (Postponed on Sept. 25)

11. NEW BUSINESS:

˜ ABO Card appeal: Mark Scroggins (Residence - G/Employer - Take-A-Bag Grocery [2901 Milam St.]) Postponed on Oct. 8

12. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES. None.

13. CLERK’S REPORT. None.

14. 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

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

16. ADJOURNMENT. The meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.