SUMMARY MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL

ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE

JULY 22, 2002

The Administrative Conference of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Chairman Roy Burrell, at 3:10 p.m., Monday, July 22, 2002, in the Government Chambers in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).

Invocation was given by Councilman Shyne.

On Roll Call, the following members were Present: Councilman Stewart, Carmody, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 5. Absent: Councilman Huckaby (out of town) and Serio. 2.

Approval of Minutes: /Summary Admin. Conference Minutes (July 8) /Council Meeting Minutes (July 9)

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

6. Public Hearing: None.

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

A. Confirmations and/or Appointments: None.

B. Adding Legislation to the Agenda.

C. Public Comments (Agenda Items to be Adopted).

8. CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION.

A. TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to August 13):

RESOLUTION. None.

ORDINANCE: None.

B. TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:

RESOLUTIONS:

95 Accepting dedication for Long Bayou Ln., Fork Bayou Ln., and Gilmer Bayou Ln., Bayou Pointe Sub'd. (D/Serio)

96 Rejecting bids received for Downtown Gateway Improvements.

97 Rejecting bids received for Woolworth Road Landfill Oxidation Pond dredging.

ORDINANCES: None.

9. REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:

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

89 Authorizing the Mayor to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Steeple Economic Development Corp. relative to the First Tee Junior Golf Program.

90 Authorizing the Mayor to revise the contract with The Times, the official journal, for the City, for the period commencing July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003, to more accurately tie the rates to the printing services to be performed.

91 Authorizing the employment of special legal counsel to represent the City.

92 Approving a Restoration Tax Abatement Renewal Application for 601 Spring St., Ark-La-Tex Antique & Classic Vehicle Enterprise, LLC. (A/Huckaby) (not to be adopted prior to August 13)

98 Declaring the City's interest in certain adjudicated property as surplus. (F/Shyne)

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

99 Making application to the State Bond Commission for approval of the issuance by the City of Shreveport of, not to exceed Forty Five Million Dollars ($45,000,000) aggregate principal amount of Water and Sewer Revenue Refunding Bonds, in one or more series, for the purpose of refunding certain existing indebtedness of the City.

100 Ordering and Calling a Special Election to be held in the City, to authorize the incurring of debt and issuance of bonds pursuant to a proposal by the DDA, making application to the State Bond Commission in connection therewith.

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

87 Authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease agreement leasing certain city-owned property to Gary M. Harris/Stephen D. Porter.

88 Amending the 2002 budget for the Police Grants Special Revenue Fund.

89 Amending the 2002 Golf Enterprise Fund Budget.

90 Amending the 2002 Water and Sewerage Enterprise Budget.

91 Amending the 2002 Capital Improvements Budget.

92 Amending the 2002 Airport's Enterprise Fund Budget.

93 Amending Sec. 10-52 of the Code relative to alcoholic beverages (renewal of alcohol permits and penalties).

94 De-Annexation: To reduce the limits and boundaries of the City - 59.16 acre tract located north of Brossette Rd. and west of Woolworth Road. (G/Burrell)

95 ZONING APPEAL: C-32-02, SAMUEL GREEN, 3420 Jewella Avenue from B-2 to B-2-E, funeral home, office space and flower shop. (G/Burrell)

96 ZONING: C-35-02, JOHNNY LAM, 4407-4413 Greenwood Rd. from R-1D to B-3, auto sales. (G/Burrell)

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

97 Authorizing the Airport Authority to dispose of property located on 2634 Meriwether Rd. (E/Spigener)

98 Authorizing the Airport Authority to dispose of property located on 2642 Meriwether Rd. (E/Spigener)

99 Authorizing the Airport Authority to dispose of property located on 2700 Meriwether Rd. (E/Spigener)

100 Authorizing the Airport Authority to dispose of property located on 2722 Meriwether Rd. (E/Spigener)

101 Authorizing the Airport Authority to dispose of property located on 2730 Meriwether Rd. (E/Spigener)

102 Authorizing the Airport Authority to dispose of property located on 2734 Meriwether Rd. (E/Spigener)

103 Authorizing the Airport Authority to dispose of property located on 2804 Meriwether Rd. (E/Spigener)

104 Authorizing the Airport Authority to dispose of property located on 2807 Meriwether Rd. (E/Spigener)

105 Authorizing the Airport Authority to dispose of property located on 2812 Meriwether Rd. (E/Spigener)

106 Authorizing the Airport Authority to dispose of property located on 2821 Meriwether Rd. (E/Spigener)

107 Authorizing the Airport Authority to dispose of property located on 2911 Meriwether Rd. , Lot 13. (E/Spigener)

108 Authorizing the Airport Authority to dispose of property located on 2919 Meriwether Rd., Lot 12. (E/Spigener)

109 Authorizing the Airport Authority to dispose of property located on 2925 Meriwether Rd., Lot B. (E/Spigener)

110 Authorizing the Airport Authority to dispose of property located on 3005 Meriwether Rd., Lot 8. (E/Spigener)

111 Authorizing the Airport Authority to dispose of property located on 3021A Meriwether Rd., Lot 6. (E/Spigener)

112 Authorizing the Airport Authority to dispose of property located on 3048 Meriwether Rd. (E/Spigener)

113 Authorizing the Airport Authority to dispose of property located on 2606 Betty St., Lot 7. (E/Spigener)

114 Authorizing the Airport Authority to dispose of property located on 2610 Betty St., Lot 8. (E/Spigener)

115 Authorizing the Airport Authority to dispose of property located on 2613 Betty St., Lot 5. (E/Spigener)

116 Authorizing the Airport Authority to dispose of property located on 2614 Betty St., Lot 9. (E/Spigener)

117 Authorizing the Airport Authority to dispose of property located on 3621 Maywood Dr., Lot 40. (E/Spigener)

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

86 To amend Article VII of Chapter 26 of the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances relative to purchases.

10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

1. Discussion and/or Action Relative to the Public Safety Committee. (F/Shyne) (Tabled on Oct. 23)

2. Alcohol Retail Permit: Ms. Deborah Hawkins (Employer: 2901 Milam St. [Take-A-Bag Grocery]) (G/Burrell) (Special Meeting Scheduled for Thursday, August 29, 2002 at 1:30 p.m.)

11. NEW BUSINESS:

1. BAC-49-02, Diva's Sports Pub, 8201 Jewella Road, Special Exception Use and variance in the hours of operation in a B-3 District, lounge operating until 2 a.m. [E/Spigener)

2. Alcohol Retail Permit: Mr. Alton Ross (2911 Milam Street - New Nat Café)(G/Burrell)

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

13. CLERK'S REPORT:

Letter of Appeal: C-32-02, SAMUEL GREEN, 3420 Jewella Avenue from B-2 to B-2-E, funeral home, office space and flower shop. (G/Burrell)

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

Approval of Minutes (July 9)

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 4:35 p.m.

/s/ Roy A. Burrell, Chairman

/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council