SUMMARY MINUTES

OF THE

CITY COUNCIL

ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE OF

OCTOBER 22, 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 3:05 p.m., Monday, October 22, 2001, in the Government Chambers in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).

Invocation was given by Councilman Spigener.

On Roll Call, the following members were Present: Councilmen Pearl Huckaby (3:10), Stewart, Carmody, Serio (3:15), Spigener, and Shyne. 6. Absent: Councilman Burrell (3:30). 1.

Approval of the: √Summary Admin. Conference Minutes (Oct. 8)) √ Council Meeting Minutes (October 9)

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 Nov. 13):

RESOLUTIONS: None.

ORDINANCES: None.

B. TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:

RESOLUTIONS:

144 Authorizing Douglas N. Lacaze, located at 10340 Hwy. 1, to connect to the water system. (D/Serio)

145 Accepting a correction to the Demery Blvd. dedication, Brunswick Pl. Sub’d. Correction Plat. (D/Serio)

146 Accepting dedication for Forsythe Court and Calliope Lane, The Brunswick Pl., Unit No. 2 Sub’d. (D/Serio)

ORDINANCES: None.

9. REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:

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

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. (Postponed on Oct. 9)

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.

147 Authorizing the advertising for sealed bids for the purchase of Thirty-Three Million Dollars ($33,000,000) of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2001A, of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, and providing for other matters in connection therewith.

148 Amending the Rules of Procedure (City Council).

149 Stating the City’s endorsement of Christus Schumpert Medical Center to participate in the benefits of the LA Enterprise Zone Program (natal intensive care unit). (D/Serio)

150 Stating the City’s endorsement of Christus Schumpert Medical Center to participate in the benefits of the LA Enterprise Zone Program (building expansion). (B/Stewart)

151 Stating the City’s endorsement of Oasis Pool Service, Inc. to participate in the benefits of the LA Enterprise Zone Program. (D/Serio)

B. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (not to be adopted prior to Nov. 13):

152 Resolution authorizing the employment of Special Legal Counsel to represent the City of Shreveport (Charles Grubb).

153 Authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Greater S’port Chamber of Commerce relative to the 2002 Chamberfest Expo.

C. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to Nov. 13):

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

166 Authorizing the incurring of debt and issuance of Thirty-Three Million Dollars ($33,000,000) of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2001A, of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana; prescribing the form, terms and conditions of said Bonds; designating the date, denomination and place of payment of said Bonds; providing for the payment thereof in principal and interest; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.

167 To repeal Ord. 85 of 1958, which created a 2-way stop at the intersection of Dalzell St. and Thornhill Ave., and to create and establish the intersection of Dalzell and Thornhill Ave. as a 4-way stop intersection. (B/Stewart)

168 ANNEXATION: Tag No. 01-02: Tract of land located south of the Williamson Way Road, in the W/2 of the SW/4 of Sec. 15 (T16N-R14W). (E/Spigener)

169 ANNEXATION: Tag No. 01-04: A tract of land located along the South Lakeshore Drive, in the NE/4 of Fractional Sec. 5 (T17N-R14W). (A/Huckaby)

170 ANNEXATION: Tag No. 01-05: 6409 South Lakeshore Drive. (A/Huckaby)

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to Nov. 27):

171 Authorizing an amendment to the lease of city-owned property to Columbia Café, L.L.C. (B/Stewart)

172 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 8, Unit 3-A, Southern Hills Park. (E/Spigener)

173 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 9, Unit 3-A, Southern Hills Park. (E/Spigener)

174 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 10, Unit 3-A, Southern Hills Park. (E/Spigener)

175 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 11, Unit 3-A, Southern Hills Park. (E/Spigener)

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

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 Oct. 9)

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.

164 Amending the 2001 budget for the Community Development Special Revenue Fund.

ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING: (to be adopted no later than Dec. 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.

10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

˜ Discussion and/or Action Relative to the Public Safety Committee. (Postponed on Oct. 9)

˜ Resolutions for Reconsideration:

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)

˜ Ordinances for Reconsideration:

136 Amending the 2001 Community Development Special Revenue Fund Budget.

137 Amending the 2001 Capital Improvements Budget.

11. NEW BUSINESS:

˜ ABO Card appeal: Mark Scroggins (Residence - G/Employer - Take-A-Bag Grocery [2901 Milam St.]) Postponed on Oct. 9

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):

Approval of Minutes (Aug. 28; Sept. 11 and 25)

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 3:30 p.m.

/s/Thomas Carmody, Jr. Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council