SUMMARY MINUTES

SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL

ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE

September 26, 2005

The Administrative Conference of the City council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Chairman James Green at 3:00p.m., Monday, September 26, 2005, in the Government Chambers of Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana. Invocation was given by Councilman Carmody and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Gibson. On roll call, the following members were present: Councilmen Walford, Carmody, Gibson, Green, Hogan (Arrived at 3:04p.m.), and Jackson (Arrived at 3: 07p.m.). 6. Absent: Councilman Lester. The Council met and set the following agenda for September 27, 2005 agenda:

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Public Notice: Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Shreveport shall hold its Administrative Conference on Monday, September 26, 2005, at 3:00 p.m. and its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, September 27, 2005 at 3:00 p.m.

Both meetings will be held in the Government Chambers at Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).

1. Call to Order.

2. Invocation.

3 Roll Call.

4. Approve Minutes: Administrative Conference (September 12, 2005) and City Council Meeting (September 13, 2005)

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

Reports:

a. Convention Center and Convention Center Hotel (To include detailed personnel report from SMG)

b. Property Standards Report

6. Public Hearing: Proposed Annexation

TAG No. 05-08: Enlarging the limits and boundaries of the City of Shreveport – A tract of land located east of Woolworth Road and south of Buncombe Road in Section 10 (T16N-R15W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (G/Jackson)(Not to be adopted prior to October 11, 2005)

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

A. Confirmations and/or Appointments.

B. Adding Legislation to the Agenda

C. Public Comments (Agenda Items to be Adopted)

8. CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION

A. TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES

RESOLUTIONS: None.

ORDINANCES: None.

B. TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:

RESOLUTIONS:

160 Authorizing Huey Len Brown, Kevin Meredith Smith Brown, Huey Pierce Brown & Lauren Marie Gordon Brown located at 1051 Kay Lane to connect to the water system of the City of Shreveport and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (D/Gibson)(Postponed – September 13, 2005)

171 Accepting dedication for - Street, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

ORDINANCES: None.

9. REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION

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

151 Authorizing the signature of the Mayor on a permanent right of way and easement document, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (C/Carmody)

166 Authorizing the renewal of an agreement between the City of Shreveport and KPMG, LLP for an external audit of the City of Shreveport for fiscal year January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005, authorizing the Mayor to execute an engagement letter evidence said renewal.

167 Authorizing the Mayor to request the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, Office of the State Mineral Board, to lease certain mineral interest owned by the City of Shreveport, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

B. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS: (Not be adopted prior to (Oct 11, 2005)

172 Authorizing the execution of a contract with Mark Edwards, D/B/A All Purpose Janitorial Service and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

173 Authorizing donation of Shreveport Police Eyewitness camera systems to the Ringgold, Louisiana Police Department and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

174 Authorizing the Mayor to execute a release for surface damages associated ith the drilling of three oil and gas wells located at the City of Shreveport’s sludge field location along the Harts Island Road, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

175 Authorizing donation of Shreveport laptop computers to the Caddo Parish School Board and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

C. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (Not be adopted prior to Oct 11, 2005)

152 ZONING – C-52-05: Amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance by rezoning property located on north side of the extension of Freddie Street, 500 feet west of Caldwell, Shreveport, Caddo Parish Louisiana, from R-1D, Urban, One-Family Residence District, to R-1D-E, Urban, One-Family Residence/Extended use District, Limited to “A Leasing Office and Community Center”, only, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Lester)

153 ZONING – C-71-05: Amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on northeast corner of Barrett and Kings Highway, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, From B-1 Buffer Business District, B-2, Neighborhood Business District, and SPI-1 Highland Urban Conservation District, to B-1-E, Buffer Business/Extended Use District, Limited to “A Restaurant as applied for, only with a Drive-Thru Window.” and to other wise provide with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

154 ZONING – C-73-05: Amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance by rezoning property located on East side of Line Avenue 100 feet south of 68^th Street, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from B-2-E Neighborhood Business/Extended Use District, limited to Wholesale and Warehousing, to B-2-E, Neighborhood Business/Extended Use District, Limited to Wholesale, Warehousing, and the addition of Auto Collision Repair, only,” and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (C/Carmody)

D. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE (Numbers are assigned Ordinance Numbers)

28 Amending Chapter 14 of the Code of Ordinances, styled Animals, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (F/Green) (Postponed – August 23, 2005)

101 ANNEXATION B Tag No. 04-03. Enlarging the limits and boundaries of the City of Shreveport B A tract of land located along the Woolworth and Buncombe Roads in portions of Sections 3, 4, 9, and 10 (T16N-R15W) Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (G/Jackson) (Postponed – August 23, 2005)

116 An ordinance to amend and reenact Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances relative to alarms and otherwise provide with respect thereto. (Postponed – August 23, 2005)

127 Amending Chapter 102-83 of the Code of Ordinances relative to Taxicab Fares. . (Postponed – September 13, 2005)

130 Amending Ordinance No. 40 of 2003 relative to changing the name of the Shreveport Blanchard Road from the Roy Road to North Hearne Avenue to Hilry Huckaby III Avenue and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Lester) . (Postponed – September 13, 2005)

138 Declaring the City’s interest in certain adjudicated properties as surplus and other wise providing with respect thereto. (A/Lester/G/Jackson)

139 Declaring a certain adjudicated property to be surplus and authorize the Mayor of the City of Shreveport to donate the City of Shreveport’s tax interest in a certain surplus adjudicated property, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Lester/C/Carmody/F/Green)

140 ANNEXATION – Tag No. 05-08: Enlarging the limits and boundaries of the City of Shreveport – A tract of land located east of Woolworth Road and south of Buncombe Road in Section 10 (T16N-R15W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (G/Jackson)(Not to be adopted prior to Oct 11, 2005)

141 Amending the 2005 Capital Improvements Budget.

142 Amending the 2005 General Fund Budget.

143 Amending the 2005 Budget for the Fleet Services Internal Service Fund.

144 Amending the 2005 Budget for the MPC Special Revenue Fund.

145 Amending the 2005 Golf Fund Budget.

146 Amending the 2005 Airports Fund Budget.

147 Amending the 2005 Budget for the Water and Sewerage Enterprise Fund.

148 Amending the 2005 Budget for the SPORTRAN Enterprise Fund.

149 Amending and reenacting portions of Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances relative to alcoholic beverages and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

150 Authorizing the Mayor to execute an addendum to the Lease Purchase Agreement with U.S. Support Company and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (E/Hogan) (Not to be adopted prior to Oct 11, 2005)

151 An Ordinance amending the 2005 Budget for the Community Development Special Revenue Fund and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

1. Ordinance No. 93 of 2005: To amend and reenact Section 3.01 of Ordinance No. 96 of 1980 relative to exemptions and exclusions from sales and use taxes and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (Introduced- June 14, 2005/ Tabled on July 12, 2005)

11. NEW BUSINESS:

ABO Appeals

1. Ms. Shonta English, Circle K, 2540 Midway Street, Shreveport, La (F/Green)

2. Mr. Travis Williams, Mr. Thrifty, 6704 Pines Road, Shreveport, LA 71129 (F/Green)

3. Alcohol Permit Appeal

Mr. Darren Giddens, Legends Bar and Grill, 3044 Youree Drive, Shreveport, La 71104 (B/Walford)

4. Set time for October 10, 2005, meeting to accommodate the annual employee recognition event.

12. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES:

13. CLERK’S REPORT:

Alcohol Permit Appeal: Mr. Darren Giddens, Legends Bar and Grill, 3044 Youree Drive, Shreveport, La 71104 (To be considered September 26, 2005)

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

Approval of Minutes (September 13, 2005)

Communications of the Mayor

Communications of the Council Members

Public Comments

Miscellaneous Matters

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

16. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at approximately 3:20 p.m.

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//s// James E. Green, Chairman

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//s// Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council