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Council Proceedings of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana

July 8, 2008

The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana was called to order by Chairman Joe Shyne at 3:08 p.m., Tuesday, July 8, 2008, in the Government Chambers in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street).

Invocation was given by Father Frank Hughes.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilwoman Bowman.

On Roll Call, the following members were Present: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 5. Absent: Councilmen Long, and Wooley. 2.

Councilman Shyne: Was that an African proverb?

Councilman Lester: Yes Sir. Kuku means here in Swahili. I wanted to change it up.

Councilman Shyne: Okay, can I say Kuku too?

Ms. Johnson: That’s fine. Thank you.

Councilman Shyne: Calvin, thank you for introducing me to a new term.

Councilman Lester: My pleasure Mr. Chairman.

Councilman Shyne: Your folks are from what Swahili? And my folks are from Kenya.

Councilman Lester: By way of Harrison County. Mine that is.

Councilman Shyne: Okay. I got some kinfolks who would be over in China. We’re long distance runners. That’s why I’m so slim and trim. Mr. Mayor, no hard feelings toward you.

Mayor Glover: Tell you what we did to the long distance runners Mr. Shyne.

Councilman Shyne: Please hold it.

Mayor Glover: How you think we got this girth?

Councilman Shyne: That’s right. Mr. Mayor, thank you for being so kind to us hear? Mr. Mayor, we’re going to turn it over to you for - - - I’m sorry. I’ll accept a motion for the - - -

Motion by Councilman Walford, seconded by Councilman Bowman to approve the minutes of the Administrative Conference, Monday, June 23, 2008, Council Meeting, Tuesday, June 24, 2008, and Amendment No. 2 to Council Proceedings, February 12, 2008.

Amendment No. 2 to the minutes of the City Council Meeting, City of Shreveport, February 12, 2008.

Amend the Council Proceedings of the February 12, 2008, City Council meeting as published in the Official Journal (The Times) February 18, 2008 on Page 13C, Column 10, under INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS: (Not to be adopted prior to February 26, 2008 ) as follows:

Delete:

Resolution No. 15 of 2008: A resolution declaring the City’s interest in certain adjudicated properties as surplus and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford/D/Wooley/G/Bowman)

And insert:

Resolution No. 15 of 2008 A resolution accepting dedication for Regency Boulevard in Regency Boulevard right of way dedication plat, and authorizing the Mayor to accept a donation Inter Vivos from Sherwood Forrest Estates, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (D/Wooley)

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Explanation: of amendment.

The incorrect title was listed for introduction, however the correct resolution was advertised in the official journal February 18, 2008. This amendment corrects that error.

Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Long, and Wooley. 2.

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

Councilman Shyne: The minutes are approved with the verbal corrections that were made. Mr. Mayor, we’re going to turn it over to you at this time for recognitions of distinguished guests and communications from you. And I see we have a lot of beautiful people out in the audience, and I don’t know about you, but I’m just tickled to death.

Mayor Glover: Thank you Mr. Shyne and members of the Council for this portion of the agenda. As I am heard often to say - - -

Councilman Shyne: Mr. Mayor, I’m sorry. Let me just stop you for just one minute. I think I see two or three people with caps on. And if you do, I would appreciate it if you would remove the caps from your head or either step outside. Okay Mr. Mayor, I’m sorry.

Mayor Glover: Thank you Mr. Chairman. I hope you didn’t run my Chief out of here.

Councilman Shyne: No, now Mr. Mayor, you know I wouldn’t do that. That’s our friend. That’s our Chief. I think he saw a good friend of his back there.

Mayor Glover: As I often expressed to you Mr. Chairman and members of the Council, anytime that we have folks who take time from their schedules to come and attend a Council Work Session or Meeting, I consider them to be a distinguished guest. So we are certainly pleased to have everyone here with us today. We have a group or several groups that we want to recognize in particular. You see them standing along the wall, and as the old saying that ladies are always first, and so we want them to at this point, since they are standing, we want them to be comfortable as quickly as they can. So we’ll start with recognizing them. I have been informed that the members of the Shreveport Aftershock Women’s Football Team have won their Championship. And I want to recognize them for that honor today. They are represented by Joan Catanese. Joan would you come forward?

Councilman Shyne: Joan, would you bring your teammates with you, cause I want them to meet the Mayor one on one because he thought he was a pretty good lineman, but I think Mr. Mayor, you might be challenged today.

Ms. Catanese: Mr. Mayor and Council Members, again my name is Joan Catanese, I’m the team delegate for the Shreveport Aftershock. And we’d like to extend our deepest gratitude for the support of Shreveport, Louisiana, in our efforts to bring women’s football to our state, and to bring a championship home to Shreveport, LA.

Mayor Glover: Congratulations. I believe we see their coach here on the end Mr. Chairman, we might want to bring him up.

Councilman Shyne: Yeah.

Mayor Glover: And have him say a word. Congratulations.

Ms. Catanese: Our Head Coach is Thomas Emerson, and our Assistant Coach is Henri Wesley. These two gentlemen, they stepped up to coach a group of women and teach us the techniques and the safety and the joyous game of football. We did defeat the Louisiana Fuel, which is our rival and what we coin our competition, ‘The Battle of the Boot’. We know that LSU and Alabama they have ‘Battle for the Boot’. We have ‘Battle of the Boot,’ and we are the 2008 Champions.

Mr. Emerson: Thank you for inviting us here today. As you can see I’ve always coached men’s football, but these women they work harder than any men that I’ve ever coached. I guarantee it. We’re honored and privileged to be here, and we hope that you’ll support us come time for the next season.

Councilman Shyne: Coach, we will. To be truthful with you, and I guess I’d like to fess up to it. I really didn’t even know Mr. Mayor that we had a, if I can use the expression, a female football team. If I had known that, I would have gotten Calvin and Monty and yourself to go out and see if you all were in pretty good shape. Of course I would have been like you Coach, I would have been coaching them. My years are behind me. But we just want to let you know that we’re extremely proud of you, and of course next year, we would like to work with you in making this a great event. I mean, this is super for the City of Shreveport.

Ms. Catanese: Thank you. We appreciate it so much.

Councilman Shyne: Y’all want to just come around and shake a few hands before you leave. And make sure you let the Mayor know you’re going to be looking for him to come out there.

Councilman Webb: Joe, does that mean you’re going to sponsor them next year?

Mr. Dark: Now Ron, out of his salary?

Councilman Shyne: Mr. Mayor, go head on and do what you were going to do. Ron is getting ready to get messy now.

Mayor Glover: We may want to offer a Council/Aftershock scrimmage though next year Mr. Chairman.

Councilman Shyne: I want to coach.

Councilman Webb: (Inaudible) stand behind you.

Councilman Walford: Point of Order here. I think it would be much better if he just speaks for himself. I don’t think I want to scrimmage. I’ll tell a story sometime what Calvin did to me.

Mayor Glover: Mr. Chairman and members of the Council, I want to also share with you all that we held two very successful informational meetings back in the month of June. One on the 12^th of June, the second on the 21^st regarding the Haynesville Shale Natural Gas plate that is currently going on here in Shreveport/Bossier, Northwest Louisiana. It is obviously getting attention all over this area, all over the country, if not all over the world. I think I recently read and had shared with me that we know the great activity that’s going on over in Ft. Worth and all of the opportunity that the Barnett Shale Natural Gas Plate has brought to that area. I’ve been told that the projected volume of the natural gas in the Barnett Shale is somewhere around 27 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. At that time thought to be the largest here in the continental U.S. Recent projections have been shared regarding the Haynesville Shale or Shreveport Shale as I refer to it are somewhere approach 90 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. Three times as large as what’s happening right now within the Barnett Shale Plate going on the Dallas/Ft Worth area. One of the things that obviously we recognize that’s important to trying to maximize the potential that this opportunity represents is providing our citizens with good sound, reliable information. Hence the calling of the two meetings of which we will obviously look to do more of in the future. We’re trying to get some indications of exactly where our next opportunity will arise in that regard. We’re constantly compiling information with regards to those issues and challenges that we will face as City Government that we’ll have to deal with, and have to have responsibility for as well as looking for ways again to empower and protect our citizens. In an effort to ensure that those who miss those meetings, have an opportunity to still have access to information, there are two things, Shreveportshale.com is a website that is active and up that contains a substantial amount of information, frequently asked questions. It has the power point presentations that were presented by several of our presenters. It also has links to other information, and there are also the folks at Comcast that have agreed to post, well first to re-air the Haynesville Shale informational meeting that we hosted on the 21^st of June. And they will air it for the first time tonight at 8:00 p.m. following tonight’s City Council Meeting, assuming that we’re wrapped up of course by 8:00 p.m. They will air it tonight at 8:00 p.m.

Councilman Shyne: Mr. Mayor, was that a shot at us?

Mayor Glover: Not a shot at all Mr. Chairman, I come to play all day long.

Councilman Shyne: There you go.

Mayor Glover: Nothing’s on my agenda ad infinitum when I come to the City Council Meeting. I’ve even got a change of clothes and a toothbrush and toothpaste upstairs in the event that I need to freshen up while we conduct the City’s business. So, no I’m never going to look to rush the process down here. I’m here cause it’s a City Council Meeting. And the Mayor’s office is to be represented. So, in the event that we wrap up by 8:00, then it will air tonight at 8:00 from 8:00 to 10:00, and will air again on Tuesday, the 15^th a week from today again at that same prime time, 8:00 to 10:00 timeframe on Cable Channel 6. Now for those who have access to the on demand features of our local Cable provider, you can go to Comcast’s own On Demand Station. And I think you can call 213-4100 if you have questions as to which channel that is, but if you have On Demand features on your Cable Television system, then you can pull that meeting up at anytime as an On Demand feature, and be able to watch at your own leisure. And yet another effort on the part of the Administration and the Council, because we had Councilman Michael Long who is involved in the Petroleum Industry served as one of our panelist and did so in a very outstanding fashion, on both the 12^th and the 21^st. So there’s great information out there for folks and of course, we have more to come. Now the last thing I have Mr. Chairman and members of the Council, most of you all have maybe heard that 2008 is an Olympic year, and while I and many others from Shreveport and surrounding areas always look forward to watching the Olympic trials. As many of us got a chance to see this past weekend where the young man I believe from Councilman Webb’s district who competed for an opportunity to be a part of the U.S. Swim Team did not quite make it, but performed admirably, and represented the City of Shreveport well, most years Shreveport with the exception of maybe Hollis Conway from a few years back, most years Shreveport is not a serious part of the Olympic competition. However, this year is the exception. We have not only an individual who is going to compete, but one who is considered to be amongst the very best at what he does. In fact, as I have heard it termed, he is the strongest individual pound for pound in the entire United States, which is an outstanding statement to make. A pound for pound, the strongest individual in the world. Kinda wants to make me strive to be the best Mayor pound for pound. Make me a lot of Mayor. But as some of you also may remember, Mr. Kendrick Farris was also one of the first individuals that we honored with the Mayor’s Award of Excellence. And he has done outstanding work in the sports field up until now, has been an outstanding citizen up until this point, and now stands on the brink of being able to bring even greater honor and glory to Shreveport, his hometown. But he hadn’t done it alone. He’s joined here by a young lady who is also an Olympic alternate who is not living in Shreveport, Ms. Cara Evans. He is also supported by a Coach who has made Shreveport one of the weightlifting Mecca in the world, Dr. Kyle Pierce. And he has been loved and supported throughout his life by a generous and supportive mother who also happens to be a Caddo Parish Employee, Ms. Monica Lockett. And so, we want Kendrick to go and represent us well, and hopefully bring back the Gold. But the bottom line, we just simply want him to do his level bottom best and whatever the outcome is, we’re going to thank the Lord for this opportunity. But we also want to see if it’s possible for a mother to be able to go and bare witness to this great effort on the part of her son. And so to that end, through the generosity of a couple of our local barristers here in town, we are in a position to collectively present both to and would you all join me at this point. Ms. Lockett, come on up right here. And Troy, come on up as well. How you’re doing?

Ms. Lockett: I’m fine, how are you.

Mayor Glover: I’m doing very well. As I also discovered, she also happens to be the classmate of one of our newer Mayoral staff members, Brady Blade. And this young lady, I know she doesn’t look as old as Brady. Not nearly. But she and Brady attended elementary school together. And so we are very thankful and appreciative. And in an effort to try and get you closer to Beijing, we have two presentations. One is directly to you, and wanted to come up with what the number should be, and we know one group did $500, and the Commission is going to do something, but I think numbers mean something, just the way words mean something, so we figured we’d try and capture the spirit of ’08. And so we are glad today, Ms. Monica Lockett to present to you, the sum of $808.08. This one is yours. Now we also have a group of individuals who support Kendrick, they support Kyle Pierce, and we’re trying to make it possible to get as many folks active and connected involved into China as possible. Even Cara Evans is an alternate. She finished 5^th in the Olympic trials, and I believe they’re only taking the top three?

Mr. Troy Birmingham: The top 4.

Mayor Glover: So she’s one.

Mr. Birmingham: She’s the first alternate.

Mayor Glover: She is one of - - - who was the young man who slipped in the 200? The last name is Gaye, set the record. Tyson Gaye? She’s one Tyson Gaye pulled hamstring from stepping into that 4^th spot. And she’s a Shreveporter now as well. And so we want to help her get to Beijing because while the Olympic Committee will pay Kendrick’s way since he is a member of the team, alternates have to lift their own freight. And so the members of the Shreveport/Bossier Weightlifting Club are endeavoring to ensure that Cara and Dr. Pierce can get there as well. And so we are proud to present them with this check for $808.08 as well (inaudible). And now Monica, do you have any words to share.

Ms. Lockett: I’d just like to say thank you to everyone, and I hope that Kendrick can bring home the Gold and represent Shreveport and make it the next great city of the south.

Mr. Birmingham: That’s a picture of Kendrick. He’s working out diligently right now with Coach Pierce. I just want to thank everyone on behalf of the Shreveport/Bossier Weightlifting Club for your contribution. Kendrick’s been working out since he was 11 years old, regularly, four or five times a week with Dr. Pierce along with many other weightlifters. But Kendrick has excelled. As the Mayor said, he’s the No. 1 weightlifter in the United States, pound for pound. He literally lifts 450 pounds over his head. But he has a tremendous chance at the Olympics to bring home a medal and your help in bringing his mother and trying to get his coach and his teammates to Beijing is appreciated greatly. Thank you very much.

Councilman Shyne: Mr. Mayor, just before you go, I was about to ask him if he could lift me. But if he can lift that over his head - - -

Mayor Glover: He can lift the Mayor.

Councilman Shyne” I give up.

Mayor Glover: Mr. Chairman, you realize we used to have a small little ritual between you and I where I would lift you up.

Councilman Shyne: That’s exactly right.

Mayor Glover: And so, he’s one of the few folks that might be able to do that to me.

Councilman Shyne: Whenever I’d come up, you’d always get me.

Mayor Glover: And finally Mr. Chairman and members of the Council, I want to stop and pay recognition to a group of individuals who are here with us as well. I had the privilege of speaking with today at their luncheon out at the Skybox at Independence Stadium. They’ve also had an opportunity to spend some time with other members of local government, I believe with the local Sheriff, earlier today, members of the city hall staff as well. I know they spent some time with Rick Seaton as well and Chief Whitehorn. I know Rick is one of their alumnus and some of you all may be as well. But we are joined here today by the members of the Leadership Shreveport/Bossier Class. Would you all stand? Laurel Brightwell is the Alumnus along with Clayton Nelson I believe who are responsible for this portion of the Leadership Shreveport initiative this year. They also have as one of their members, a former Mayoral Interns from last year, who is back there on the back row sitting next to Clay. So Laurel, please would you share a few words with the Council?

Ms. Brightwell: Council, thank you so much for allowing us to come here today. We are very thankful for our entire day. The Mayor came out and spoke to us at lunch. Rick spoke to us this afternoon. We went to the fire station today as well, and our brand new Fire Chief spoke to us on his second day on the job. So we also had some folks from Bossier Parish come over and speak to us as well. So, we’ve just had a great day. Thank y’all so much.

Councilman Shyne: Thank you. Any comments from any of the Council Members?

Councilwoman Bowman: I did see Cheryl Garner Williams who was a part of this group. Joe, she grew up in Hollywood Heights.

Councilman Shyne: That’s why she turned out to be such a fine young lady like you!

Councilwoman Bowman: That’s right.

Councilman Shyne: You all watched me as you were growing up. No, we all grew up together. I’m sorry, we all grew up together. Mr. Mayor, don’t comment on that.

Mayor Glover: Cheryl is also the lovely wife of City Hall staffer, Fred ‘Butch’ Williams as well. So maybe that City Hall connection maybe had a little to do with it as well.

Councilman Shyne: Who is a good friend of Mike Strong. Now whether that’s good, I don’t know.

Mayor Glover: Good friend of Mike Strong.

Councilman Shyne: But I’ll just said it Mike, and I won’t say whether it’s good or bad Mr. Mayor.

Mayor Glover: Mr. Chairman and members of the Council, as you all are also aware on the 19^th, a week from this Saturday, we have a series of measures on the ballot coming before the voters of Shreveport concerning a renewal of some millages that have been on the books since the early 1970s. And we’re in the process of right now of just simply because we know that lots of folks don’t focus on these types of things up until the last minute, and so we want to make sure that we begin to stress the need for these issues when we know folks are listening. So we are starting at this point to really go out and shake the bushes and make people aware that this does not represent a tax increase of any sort whatsoever. These are not new millages, in any way whatsoever, they just simply represent what has been assessed for now on 35 years for the City of Shreveport. They come up for renewal every five years. And we want to make sure that we ask our citizens to give us an opportunity to keep these revenue sources. So, to that end, I’ve asked Tom Dark to give a quick overview of what’s on the ballot and answer any questions that you all may have, and we are out now sharing the story with members of the local media and certainly looking to make our case for why these particular revenue sources need to stay on the books.

Councilman Shyne: Mr. Mayor, before you go to that, and I don’t want to take any authority from Council and I should but I would like for you to know that the Council supports the renewal of the millage and as Chairman, and of course I know other members will probably speak. Anything that we can do in order to lend our support, if there’s anything that I can do, or any of the members can do individually, we will be very happy to do it, because we need this millage to continue at the level that we are now. It’s not like you said, it’s not an increase. Just so that we can continue at the level that we are at now. So as Chairman, whatever I can do, and I know the other members probably feel the same way, Councilwoman Bowman, Councilman Webb, or Councilman Lester or Councilman Walford want to offer any suggestions or their support at this particular time, I’ll let them do it and then we’ll go to Tom. Because what you’re doing, we’re in favor of.

Councilman Webb: Yes, and I assume, I know in the past Shreveport Times has ran articles on tax propositions, one by one each day, and I’m hoping that they’ll put this in the paper as well and explain what the renewal is. I don’t know if you’ve been in contact with them or if we’re planning on running something in the paper.’

Mayor Glover: Mr. Chairman, Councilman Webb, we will be meeting tomorrow afternoon at 2:00 p.m. with the editorial boards, Shreveport Times. We met earlier today with other members of the media, generally referred to as the ‘Lunch Bunch’, had a chance to share with them the specifics of these renewals and we certainly look forward to having both the paper as well as the electronic media to join us in helping to get the word out. One of the things that we are prohibited from doing is using public dollars to advocate on behalf of a renewal or even anything else beyond that. So we’re looking to depend upon the local media as well as word of mouth to get the word out about how important this is.

Councilman Shyne: We got some good church goers and I know some of these good church goers know how to call around to the different church folks, and get the word out. Let that word be a part of the Gospel. Did I say gospel right Calvin? Let that word be a part of the Gospel on Sunday. That this is something that is really needed.

Mayor Glover: Absolutely, and we’ve heard recently about some issues that we need to, and all look forward to addressing as local government with regard to our police and public safety and pay and other things along that line, and we look forward as the Administration to working with you all to collectively address those issues and those needs. If we’re going to be in a position to be able to do that, then certainly we’ve got to hold where we are, and to keep what we’ve got coming in continue to come in if we expect to find someway, especially with the current revenue sources to be able to do something along that line. And lastly, I want to send an expression to the folks down in Baton Rouge for giving us an environment now where I think the electorate is a little bit more positive about the electorate officials because unfortunately we had a caldron brewing about a week ago, I think that had most folks just simply looking throwing all of us whether we were local government or state government or any government, the collective babies were going to go out with the bath water based upon a lot of the sentiments that I heard was out there. So I think that we now have an environment where heads are cooled and people are able to be able to look at and evaluate and understand these issues from a calmer, much more objective fashion than they have a few days ago. So, we’re thankful for that as well.

Councilman Shyne: And I think that Councilman Walford called the Governor and I believe this is one time the Governor listened to him. I think he gave the Governor some good advice and the Governor listened to him. You know Monty doesn’t generally get involved with gubernatorial politics, but this time, he did. So Monty, thank you. Hear?

Mayor Glover: Mr. Chairman, as I heard it, the chair next to him that’s empty, called and had the Governor leaning that way, and that is was the call from Monty that helped him to reach that critical mass where things broke through. So we are certainly thankful and appreciative for the efforts. Thank you Mr. Chairman, and as Councilman Walford just said, we’ll go to Tom.

Mr. Dark: Thank you Mr. Mayor, Mr. Chairman. This is one of those times, every five years, we get to go back to the voters and say, we have some taxes that have been on the books, longer than I’ve been working here, which no one believes that. But these taxes been on the books since the early 70s. There are five of them. The voters will be asked to vote individually on them on Saturday, the 19^th. And that’ll be the only thing on the ballot, inside the City of Shreveport. The taxes are 0.89 mils, a mil being a tenth of a cent I believe, for recreation. 1.19 mils each for Police and Fire uniforms and equipment, employee salaries and benefits, and street improvements and 1.80 mils for employee benefits. These don’t pay the full cost of anything we do. As a for instance, the SPAR millage brings in a little over a million dollars. We actually spend about $16,000,000 for our public buildings. Golf, Recreation, the whole thing that’s under SPAR. But they’re an important part of what we do. These five millages bring in about $7.7 (million) which is what we used to sustain a part of our city operations and if they’re not there, we will be making substantial and significant and difficult cuts to what people would see out in the world. Property owners here total pay 46.64 mils in city property taxes. Some of that are millages that are to pay debt service, and there are millages that we don’t have to go to the voters and renew because state law authorizes them separately. But these are the five that the voters have to approve or get the vote on every five years. So we’re asking the people consider this issue very carefully, and if they remember that we really the level of government closest to them, that the things they ask us to do whether it be to send the policeman or an ambulance or a fire truck or to go out and mow a right of way, or pick up their garbage, those are things that are all important to them and they’re all things that are supported by these taxes. So we ask people to give them their best consideration and support on July 19^th.

Mayor Glover: Thank you Tom. Mr. Chairman, members of Council, that concludes Mayoral Communications.

Councilman Shyne: Mr. Mayor, we appreciate that. Do we have any communications from Council Members? Councilwoman Bowman, we’ll start with you.

Councilwoman Bowman: I said my (inaudible) yesterday, thank you.

Councilman Shyne: Okay, do you have any important people from your district?

Councilwoman Bowman: I see a bunch of important people out there, and it would take up so much time Mr. Chairman, but hello to all of the important people.

Councilman Webb: Yes, I did want to say for the people in District D, that are listening on TV to remind them that there will be a meeting tonight, or excuse me, Thursday night at 7:00 at Kingston Road Baptist Church in reference to the Haynesville Shale. So for those who are still looking for a group to contact, sign up with, this would be a great opportunity to come on board before you miss the boat. Thank you.

Councilman Shyne: Councilman Webb, that kinda of struck me at heart when you said before you miss the boat. Calvin. You know what?

Councilman Walford: Go to Councilman Lester.

Councilman Shyne: Okay, okay, okay.

Councilman Walford: Quit picking on me.

Councilman Shyne: Monty is getting ready to do something crazy. Going for another boat ride in the Gulf and this is hurricane season.

Councilman Walford: I think Councilman Lester is waiting to speak Mr. Chairman.

Councilman Shyne: Alright Calvin.

Councilman Lester: I’m alright.

Councilman Shyne: Okay.

Councilman Lester: Mr. Chairman, we have our own Captains Courageous among us. I guess, isn’t that what they nicknamed Ted Turner at one point? Of course, Monty isn’t as well off as Ted, but not by much. Mr. Chairman, I have two groups. I want to ask one group to come really briefly, cause they’re going to be short, and if we could have the Council’s indulgence maybe at a later point in the meeting, there is a group that wants to do a little power point presentation. But seeing that we have a number of other things that we need to get to, we’re going to ask that they just hold on tight, and we’ll bring them toward the end of the meeting. They’re nodding that we appreciate that. Would Bruce Roberts and Debbie Martin come up please. They’re with the Agurs Business Association and they want to kinda give us a brief little talk about an event that’s coming up that we have done in the past. I think last year was the first year of it, and it was a very exciting event. We raised a lot of money for our local law enforcement, so I’m going to turn it over to them at this time.

Ms. Martin: It’s been about a year, and it was a success. We raised in excess of $16,000 for our barbeque cook off. And I’m proud to say that we’ve been able to give back - - -

Councilman Shyne: I’m sorry, excuse me one moment. Do you need for them to give their names?

Ms. Johnson: Yes sir.

Councilman Shyne: Would you please give your names and addresses.

Ms. Martin: Debbie Martin, Agurs Business Association, 1500 North Market Street, Shreveport, 71107.

Mr. Roberts: Bruce Roberts, 5725 Lakefront Drive, Shreveport.

Ms. Martin: And what I’m here to tell the Council is that last year, the Council actually had a team, and your team name was ‘Hot Air Barbeque’. You were sponsored by Bruce Roberts. Joyce Bowman is here. Councilwoman Bowman has agreed to be a judge again, and I believe other than Chief Whitehorn, we have our slate of judges. He hasn’t committed yet. But I’m hoping that he’ll let us know if he’s going to be a judge. But again, your team has been purchased, so I’m here to invite all of you to participate in the cook off, except for Councilwoman Bowman, and she can’t because she’s a judge, and it’s a blind judge. But I’m here to tell you that Bruce Roberts won the 1^st in the brisket category, and he is here to compete and to challenge you, but I’ll let him say that.

Mr. Roberts: We’re just happy to be able to bring this to the community and to raise this kind of money for the Police, Fire and Sheriff Departments. And so we’ve been able to do the Policeman’s Banquet this year, and we’ll be doing something for the Sheriff’s Department and Ms. Martin has something to tell you about the Fire Department.

Ms. Martin: Can I invite a guest from the audience here?

Councilman Lester: Sure you can.

Chaplain Tuberville: Well we’re so indebted as the Fire Department, we have begun a three year endeavor, obviously three years ago, to erect a monument to the 165 years of Shreveport Firefighters in our area. And that monument, that bronze has been cast and it is in place, and we’ve been in the process of raising that. Ms. Martin invited us several weeks ago through Chief Crawford to see the needs that we might represent to them, and one of those was our monument. And on today, Agurs Business Association presented us with a $10,000 donation toward the completion of that monument. And we hope to have that up and erected this calendar year.

Ms. Martin: Alright, so you need to participate Calvin, we need y’all to be out there cooking. I’m not sure you cooked last year, I think we had someone else. But I know that we have several good cooks in this group. So, we need you there.

Councilwoman Bowman: Will you give the date and the time again.

Chaplain Tuberville: The date is September 19^th, and it’ll be at noon. Cooking will start the day before if teams wish.

Councilwoman Bowman: And the place.

Chaplain Tuberville: At Louisiana Technical College, there on North Market.

Councilwoman Bowman: Good. I enjoyed myself thoroughly last year, and I ate more than I judged. So, I look forward to it.

Chaplain Tuberville: Also just for your information, Shreveportnorth.org, which is our website has some pictures now of that event. So you can go and see what occurred.

Councilman Lester: And before they leave Mr. Chairman, I just want to - - - you know it was a really good time, I had a great time, there was a lot of commradery and competition. Mr. Mayor, the Police and Fire Departments, both cheat. I’m going to say that now. But I worked all 4^th of July, honing a special recipe and a special barbeque sauce. Hot Air Barbeque will rise again. I’m just letting you guys know. We got something - - - and I see Chief Whitehorn, I got a special - - - I didn’t pull out the special sauce last year, but yes, we got special sauce this year Chief, and we’re going to be ready. Because you’d be surprised, well you probably wouldn’t, how competitive the Police Department, Fire Department, and Sheriff Department - - - they all cheated. Let me say that. That’s alright. We have special sauce. We’ve started out marinating yesterday. So we’re going to be ready.

Mayor Glover: Mr. Chairman, I just hope that for everyone’s collective sakes, that this effort won’t be competing against the boiling of Louisiana Proteins on that particular day.

Councilman Shyne: Okay.

Mayor Glover: So I hope that at least that schedule works out.

Councilman Walford: Right.

Mayor Glover: And maybe in years to come, we may not have that problem.

Councilman Shyne: Mr. Mayor, I have - - - there is a very special guest that’s here. And I want to say that he is the father of the Shreveport Fire Department. Dallas Green has been around long as anybody. Pat and Brian, I know you’re going to bring Dallas up, but Pat - - - Dallas, would you let Pat help you come up and you just say a word or two? I had a lot of good years working with Chief Green when he was Chief of the Fire Department and I look at him as being an institution. We don’t - - - now ladies, I want to say this. Now at one time, he was a very handsome, debonair, good looking man. It’s very seldom that we have living history and I just want to say this before Dallas says anything. I used to tell him all the time, I’d say the last three or four years, I’d say, “Chief, you still look like you’re at LSU.” He’d say, “Shoot Joe Shyne, you blinder than I am. You can’t see nothing.”

Chief Green: That’s tough Joe. It’s certainly a pleasure to be here, and I told Brian a moment ago, “If Joe says Brian, you know I love you.” I said, “Be ready, because he’s getting to vote against you.”

Councilman Lester: Some of us has to learn that the hard way Chief.

Chief Green: Especially the mayor for the job that he’s been doing and y’all are doing. I think the Mayor has really help bring Shreveport alive. And the new Fire Chief, I hope you make today, which I think you will, for doing an outstanding job. Each one of the Fire Chiefs since I left has done something outstanding. I was talking to the EMS Supervisor last week. He told me, I asked him, I said “Knees, how many paramedics do you have?” He said, “Per capita, we have more paramedics in the Fire Department than any city in state. And he said, “Another thing, on cardiac arrest, we save more lives than any other city in the country. And I meant to say the nation on the paramedics instead of the state. But I’m proud of the Fire Department, I’m proud of the city. I’ve been here all of my life which was 85 years, two weeks ago. And I want you to know we’re behind you 100%. And I hope the people go out and renew the taxes because this city is going places. And I’m real proud of it, I’m proud of all of you, especially the Mayor. Thank you.

Councilman Shyne: Chief, we just appreciate having you, and whatever this Fire Department will ever be, it will be because of Dallas Green. Dallas got this fire department off to a great start, and Mayor, I guess it’s the same with you, Dallas was the Chief for so long, until we just didn’t figure nobody else could be chief but Dallas Green. Dallas, we appreciate it. You’re always welcome to come down and I would say that you are a living legend. You are living history. And it’s very, very seldom that if you all will actually realize it, it’s very, very seldom that you have living history among you. You read about it, but it’s very seldom that you get a chance to actually see living history. Again Chief, thank you and we will now move into Property Standards Report. Jim?

Reports: Property Standards Report

Mr. Holt: Thank you Mr. Chairman. We start out with what you asked about yesterday. I’m glad to tell you Mr. Shyne that within the last couple of hours, we have received confirmation from the Department of Defense Data Center, that that individual you asked about is no longer on active duty.

Councilman Walford: Ooh.

Councilman Shyne: Jim, hold that one minute. Mr. Mayor, I want you and I both to stand and give Jim a hand for that.

Mayor Glover: What are we recognizing him for Mr. Chairman?

Councilman Shyne: You know that situation that we looked at on Bethune?

Mayor Glover: Okay.

Councilman Shyne: That people have been blaming me and you for not doing what we needed to do.

Mayor Glover: Property Standards situation?

Councilman Shyne: Right, the property standards situation. You remember we got out and looked at it, and we had Mike Strong and it just looked so, so bad and we were trying to explain to the people that there was a little technicality. It wasn’t that we were dragging our feet, but it was a little technicality. You know the house there on Bethune that the fellow is a good friend of mine, and a good friend of yours. And you know his dad, and I know his dad, and we won’t call no name. Because we might have to go up that way and get some watermelons and you know ain’t no telling what they might put in it. But I just wanted to commend Jim for getting it squared away. Now Jim, I believe that’s on the demolition?

Mr. Holt: Actually Ms. Scott gets credit for finding the information out.

Councilman Shyne: Well I’m sorry. Let me take that back from Jim. Where is Ms. Scott?

Councilman Walford: I think we’d better give it to both of them.

Councilman Shyne: Well Jim, I don’t mind taking anything back.

Mayor Glover: Now Mr. Chairman, is this the kind of confirmation that people need to have to know that while we love and appreciate our friends, that nobody will come to city hall and get preferential treatment either from the Mayor’s office or City Council? Is that what we’re confirming?

Councilman Shyne: That’s correct. And Jim we appreciate it. And would you give me the date that - - - cause I want to have the whole neighborhood out watching when they - - -

Mr. Holt: That individual has several properties scheduled for demolition. And Ms. Farnell and I will be meeting first thing in the morning to go over each case to find out exactly where we stand. As you know, Mike is trying to buy one as a flood prone property. And so we’ll be working with his Property Management people to figure out how quickly he can move on that one, and then we’ll get you a status on the others that the man has up for demolition. And we’ll let you know just where we are on each one of them.

Councilman Shyne: Please, cause we’ve been waiting on that one for some time and Mr. Mayor, I’m going to try to have the whole neighborhood out. That will be a celebration. That will be our second 4^th of July when that happens. That has been an eyesore in a good neighborhood. You know sometimes like they say, one bad apple can spoil a whole barrel. Of course, I never had a barrel of apples, I’ve had a sack full of them. My folks were never able to buy a barrel full, those of you who grew up like me, you understand what I’m saying. We could buy them by the sacks, so one bad apple. So Jim I appreciate that.

Mr. Holt: Thank you. The only other issue we had yesterday was Ms. Bowman with her W. 70^th Street problem which is almost as bad as yours. I’ve tried twice to contact the parties, and we just missed each other. But Mike and I have already talked. We’re going to move as quickly as possible to help them help themselves on that situation.

Councilwoman Bowman: I appreciate that, and in addition to that you are going to pick me up at 8:00?

Mr. Holt: 8:00 in the morning.

Councilwoman Bowman: 8:00 in the morning.

Councilman Shyne: Where y’all going? I’m sorry.

Councilwoman Bowman: I am going through my district because I want to point out some areas that are really troublesome as far as Property Standards are concerned. Thank you Jim, I appreciate it.

Councilman Shyne: Joyce, I apologize.

Councilwoman Bowman: No you don’t.

Councilman Lester: Jim, you and I talked. I sent you an email from a Mr. Cleon Turney? Concerning the property at 1537 Looney Street. We had an opportunity to speak about that, and you showed me some pictures. I guess my question and Mr. Thompson, help me on this. The property is scheduled for demolition, but we have a person who has indicated that they would like to make repairs. As I appreciate it, they waited too long to file for a regular appeal and they have contacted me as the Councilman for that area to see if we could do a stay of the demolition order. Would it be proper for us or can we send notice and actually put them on maybe our next Council Agenda? And get them here to actually put on the record whether or not they’re going to live up to some terms or something? How would we do that?

Mr. Thompson: I guess with a motion today, you could stay it until the next Council Meeting and then get him here.

Councilman Lester: Even though there is because, there is no appeal before the Council at this time. That’s why - - -

Mr. Thompson: Right. But I think that the Council if it wants to, it can stay the order to demolish the building. And that’s what you were talking about. But I think Jim needs something from the Council if he’s not going to demolish it, correct Jim?

Mr. Holt: Might I suggest you just add it as an appeal.

Councilman Shyne: Jim, just one minute. Ron wants to - - -

Councilman Webb: Councilman Lester, if you’ll recall about a month ago or so, we had one that was set for pre-demolition in my district and I asked for a three month delay. And don’t remember what - - - we put it on the agenda, the Council approved it, and you could do something like that.

Mr. Holt: It was put on the agenda as an appeal. That way you can set the timeframe you want and monitor progress.

Councilman Lester: Okay, so that’s what I would like to do. But is this the proper time to do that or would that be at a later point?

Mr. Thompson: I think that he’s just indicating that if you do it by the next meeting, you’ll be okay. Is that correct Jim?

Mr. Holt: We’re going to stop all actions now that you’ve asked me to. We’re not going sign a contract yet.

Councilman Lester: Okay, thank you. Thank you Mr. Chairman, thank you Mr. Webb, I appreciate that.

Councilman Shyne: Jim, I believe that’s about it. And this was a good day for us Jim.

Public Hearing: None

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

Confirmations and/or Appointments:

Councilman Walford: Mr. Chairman, as we move into confirmations, I would like to ask the council to please consider suspending the rules. We are to add two confirmations today. But I would like to suspend the rules to both add and confirm Brian Crawford as Fire Chief and Dorothy Farnell as Assistant Bureau Chief of Code Enforcement.

Councilwoman Bowman: Second.

Motion by Councilman Walford, seconded by Councilman Bowman to suspend the rules and add the executive appointments of Brian Crawford as our new Fire Chief, and Dorothy Farnell as Assistant Bureau Chief of Code Enforcement to the agenda.

Mayor Glover: We would like to comment prior to Chief Crawford’s approval.

Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Long, and Wooley. 2.

Fire Chief Brian Crawford

Councilman Walford: Mr. Chairman, it would be my honor and pleasure to make a motion to confirm Brian Crawford as Fire Chief.

Councilman Webb: Second.

Councilman Shyne: It has been moved by Councilman Walford, and he said that it is an honor for him.

Councilman Walford: And a pleasure.

Councilman Shyne: And a pleasure. And Brian, that very seldom happens. So you know you are extremely special if you can get that kind of accolades from Councilman Walford, and it has been seconded by Councilman Ron Webb that we would confirm Brian Crawford as the - - - what Mr. Mayor, what number is this, is this the 5^th, the 6^th, the 7^th, or - - -

Mayor Glover: At this portion, I think I would defer to Chief Green to answer, I’m not quite sure what the - - - there’ve been several since Chief Green, but I’m not sure what the total number would be.

Councilman Shyne: Is there anybody in the Fire Department would know?

Chief Green: Probably, I think I’m the 5^th of 6 chiefs. (Inaudible) probably about 12.

Councilman Shyne: Okay, that Brian Crawford would be confirmed as the 12^th.

Councilman Webb: Sounds like a good number, it’s better than 13.

Councilman Shyne: Yeah, that’s right. Even Ron said 12 is better than 13.

Mayor Glover: Mr. Chairman, let us give you a quick count. If Chief Green was the 5th, Routley would have been the 6^th, Martin would have been the 7^th, Roberts would have been the 8^th, Cochran would have been the 9^th, and this would make Crawford the 10^th in terms of those who had been appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council as permanent Chief.

Councilman Shyne: Mr. Mayor, that’s pretty good. I was getting ready to do, you know like we used to do, you know the 5^th , the 6^th, you know? Tom, you know how we used to do it. I don’t know though, Tom had a calculator. We never had, we weren’t privy to calculators, so we had to use our fingers. You know if you went to Woodlawn, you had calculators because that’s where all of the rich kids went. To Woodlawn.

Mayor Glover: Mr. Chairman, before the Council actually takes a vote, I’d like to offer a few comments as well as to invite Brian and his lovely bride to

Councilman Shyne: But before you - - - look, did you get the motion that was made by - - - and the second made by?

Motion by Councilman Walford, seconded by Councilman Webb to confirm the executive appointment of Brian Crawford as the Fire Chief.

Councilman Shyne: Okay, now we’re ready for questions and comments and observations, and Brian, you got anybody here from the Fire Department with a camera? I thought somebody would have wanted a quick promotion from you, since you’re the new chief.

Mayor Glover: Mr. Chairman, members of the Council, I want to before you all take this vote, I feel confident enough in the outcome of it to go ahead and make the comments that I’m going to make right now before we hear for the first time from Chief Crawford, not only as the designated, but officially confirmed Chief of the Shreveport Fire Department. I want to obviously as the Council has already done, recognize a living legend in Chief Dallas Green. Chief Green gave me one of my greatest pleasures as a member of the legislator, when I had the privilege of offering the Bill that allowed us, the previous Council rather to be able to name the Central Fire Station after Dallas W. Green. That was one of the great privileges of being able to stand before that body as well as the House and have them do something that I believed in wholeheartedly. I want to also thank all of the men and women of the Shreveport Fire Department for the great service that they render. In particular, I want to thank the 20+ individuals of what I believe to be the greatest fire department anywhere in these United States. And you cannot possess the kind of statistical record as Chief Green has just shared with you, the ability to be able to bring people back from almost sure death. Obviously that’s a blessing from God to have the skill, the training the background to do it, but for a city to have the resources to make that possible and the men and women to go out everyday and execute it and make it a reality is something that is without question a tremendous blessing. But the 20+ individuals who applied for this position from this department who prove themselves not only to be capable of leading this department, but any other department anywhere else, I want to commend them. I want to commend the five individuals who represented the cream of that crop, who rose to the top, and who made this without question, one of the most difficult decisions that I’ve had to make in the time that I’ve been Mayor. I want to thank them for the class and (inaudible) that they’ve shown throughout this process. And lastly, since there was a choice that had to be made, you’ve got to pick someone who represents at that point the best of the best, it was my great privilege to select this young man who is standing here to my right, Brian Crawford as the 10^th Chief of the Shreveport Fire Department. So upon you all’s affirmative vote, it is my pleasure and my privilege to present to you Chief Brian Crawford, Shreveport Fire Department.

Councilman Shyne: Before you say anything, let’s make this official. I know the Mayor is good at predicting the future, but lets make sure. All in favor of the motion, please vote Yea.

Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Long, and Wooley. 2.

Councilman Shyne: Now you are official. That’s a 5-0 vote. One in China who sends his best regards, and I know he probably text the Mayor, and Joyce I have one of those little picture phones that I - - - well I won’t go into it.

Councilwoman Bowman: And you know how to use it?

Councilman Shyne: Thank you Joyce. And the other one is in Florida. And of course, he congratulates too. So, thank you Chief.

Chief Crawford: Councilmen, I have a lot of people to thank for putting me in the position that I’m in. First I want to give thanks to God and my Savior Jesus Christ for allowing me this opportunity, and secondly, my wife and family for the strong support that they’ve given me over the years, and allowed me to achieve the things that I have. I am a servant, and I am only as successful as the people around me. And no more evident is that in my wife Stacy, I want to introduce her now. I would also like to say a note that making Fire Chief has given me no more clout at home with my wife or my two small children that since my announcement, both my small children have been banned from city hall. So, they’re not here today, they created quite a ruckus, but you know Council and Chairman Shyne, and maybe you’re right. The leadership legacy of the Shreveport Fire Department is wide, and it’s golden. And if you look at the past leaders in Dallas W. Green, who you recognized so eloquently earlier, and Mayor Beau Roberts, Gordon Routley, Dale Martin, and most recently Kelvin Cochran, I have awfully big shoes to fill. And I can tell you that I am humbled today and in debt to you and the Mayor for allowing me even to have the opportunity to do that. I want to thank Mayor Glover for his confidence in my appointment first of all, and then secondly, I want to thank the Council for the vote of confirmation today. Today, I pledge my commitment to continue to work in a cooperative productive manner with this prestigious body to ensure that the citizens are provided the highest level of public service that they can expect at a great value than the $45,000,000 that you entrust to us to do it with. Protecting and providing services to the hundreds of thousands of citizens and visitors to our city from fire, emergency services, hazardous material response, heavy rescue, aircraft fire and rescue at our Shreveport Regional Airport, and various other disciplines that fall within our scope of work. It’s a responsibility that I want you to know that I take very, very seriously. Having what I consider to be the greatest and bravest assembly of talent in the country that stands behind me in the 600 men and women of the Shreveport Fire Department, it’s true, I have a distinct advantage over most in being successful. Throughout Shreveport’s richly and culturally diverse neighborhoods of family, friends, school and businesses from District A’s Martin Luther King’s neighborhood, to District B’s Highland, to District C’s Broadmoor neighborhoods, to District D’s Ellerbe Road area, to District E’s Southern Hills, to Mooretown’s F District representation, and finally the Western Hills of District G, the Shreveport Fire Department can be found mixed within the conveyances of the landscape in every community. Always there, just minutes away when the call for help comes in. In 2007, we answered that call 26,000 times for this community. With continued environmental scanning through development relationships with our external stake holders and the people that we represent, we ensure that we’re meeting the every changes needs of the citizens. This Fire Department and this Fire Chief stands ready for the challenges of not only today, but those of the future. I want to again thank Mayor Glover and the Council today for the opportunity to faithfully serve this community in the next great city of the south. Thank you.

Councilman Shyne: Mr. Mayor, Councilman Webb wanted to make a statement or two.

Councilman Webb: I was just going to tell the Chief, I know he does have some big shoes to fill, but I have all the confidence in the world that he’s going to fill them. Someday down the road, they’ll be talking about what a great chief, he was. And I want to thank the Mayor for - - - I know it was probably a tough decision, filling this very important position, and I want to thank all the people that applied for the job. And I know there was I know more than one candidate that was - - - would have made a great chief besides the one you selected. And I’m so happy that we have that many people in our fire department that could pick up the wand and carry it. And we’re really blessed, this city is, to have so many good people on the fire department. And there was no doubt in my mind you were going to select somebody from within the Fire Department, because we had too many great people here to really go elsewhere, although it wasn’t fair not to let them apply and be looked at. But I look forward to you being the head of this department, and I look for great things to come down the road, and I just want to congratulate you and thank you Mr. Mayor for your selection.

Councilman Walford: No, no I’m WALFORD, He’s WEBB. We both have grey beards.

Councilman Webb: I’m the good looking one.

Councilman Shyne: Okay. The good looking one just got the one that’s not so good looking now.

Councilman Walford: Brian, I just want to compliment you. Mayor, I want to thank you for your choice. I think it’s going to be great for the City of Shreveport. Brian, you heard a little bit earlier about a barbeque and some competition between the Police and Fire. But don’t forget we’ve got budget meetings coming up, and you and the police seem to have a competition on whose got the best dog and pony show for budget. So, you know you’ve got that challenge ahead of you too. But I think you’re up to it.

Councilwoman Bowman: It was my pleasure to press the “Yes” button in favor of you being confirmed. I only ask one thing of you, and that’s be fair.

Chief Crawford: No question about it.

Councilman Lester: Thank you Mr. Chairman. Now to Chief Cochran, ?Cochran. I’m programmed. I apologize, I’m from Cedar Grove, and me and Kelvin, we had that thing. But no, I really am excited for you and your family. Certainly, you’ve done a lot of good work in the department. One of the things that you’ve said in your acceptance, when the Mayor announced you as his choice was making sure that the fire department gives excellent quality service at that point of contact. And that means everything in the world. Regardless of whether you’re Black or White, or rich or poor, whatever neighborhood you live in, everybody deserves respect, and the thing that’s important is I have a problem, I call the fire department, can they help me? And you never really understand what that means until you’ve been in one of those situations, and I’ve been fortunate not to have to have called 911 on a situation as it relates to a fire, but I have been in a situation where I’ve called 911 in a very serious issue with my daughter. And it was very harrowing, it was very disconcerting, and I mean when you have a child in distress, but when those guys showed up and the professionalism they displayed, the way they handled and took control of the situation got us to where we need to get to, got us to the hospital, and maintained us, speaks to the quality of the department that we have had, and I know that you will work very hard to continue that. So obviously, my hats off to you. I think like Councilman Webb said, you know when follow in the shoes of a legend, I mean it’s an awesome responsibility. But more than that, you have a responsibility to be the best fireman or fire chief that Brian Crawford can be, and not worry about anybody else. And I’m quite confident that the Mayor selected the right person and you will do that. So, God bless to you and your family and we are here to support you.

Councilman Shyne: Chief, you and I have seen one another and worked together for a long, long time and of course you know when I say “I love you”, I really love you.

Chief Crawford: Yes sir.

Councilman Shyne: It doesn’t mean that I’m going to vote against you.

Chief Crawford: I’m glad you said it after the vote.

Councilman Shyne: That’s right. But I also want to say Chief Glass and I know this is your moment. But I want to let you know that we appreciate you stepping in and carrying those shoes on. We didn’t see a break in the change. We didn’t see the baton fumble or dropped, or anything, it went strictly smooth, and I know the same Chief Crawford will be with you, but again, my hats goes off to you, you stepped in at a very crucial and important time and you took the baton and you brought it on in. And Shreveport is indebted to you for doing that. And again Chief, I pledge you my support and I will work with you, and I kinda like what Joyce said, just make sure that things are fair across the board, and Chief Green will tell you, that’s one thing that I’ve always been about. And I’m afraid to say how long I’ve been down here, because you folks might say I’m from the old school. I don’t want them saying that. I want them to think I’m still kinda hip and with the new school. But I would just appreciate if you would carry it on. And we’re going to support you because we have the best department in the country. And although we lost somebody who went to Atlanta, but we’re still two or three steps ahead.

Chief Crawford: Still not as good as us.

Councilman Shyne: That’s exactly right, and they won’t ever be able to catch up. Because we have some of the finest men and women in our department that you’re going to find anywhere, so you have my blessings, and you have my prayers, and anything that we can do to support the Administration with the fire department, you’ve got our support. We might ask a few questions every now and then, and we might raise a few flags every now and then. But that’s just a part of trying to make us be the best. You know, and keep us there at the best. So, God bless you and God keep you, and where is your wife?

Chief Crawford: She tried to exit as soon as possible.

Councilman Shyne: Now remember what he said, don’t cut him no slack at home. He’s not the Chief at home. He’s only Chief when he’s here. You’re the Chief at the house.

Mayor Glover: Thank you Mr. Chairman and members of the Council, before we move to the next item on the agenda, I just want to stop and make sure that we give proper recognition to the wife of this Chief, because you know while he’s been a busy man so far, just as I thought I was busy being a legislator and running a business, I didn’t realize how busy you could be until you got to be Mayor. And so I was asked earlier today by a reporter what’s the biggest challenge of being Mayor of the City of Shreveport. And my response is I don’t get to see my wife nearly as often as I’d like to. And so one of the biggest challenges that you will face as Chief, is not being able to spend the type of quality time with his wife and his young children as he’d like to. So I want us to let them know how much we appreciate the sacrifice that they’re going to make. Unfortunately he’s not as lucky as Chief Whitehorn who is at a point in life where his children are a little bit older, so that the wife misses him, but the children don’t miss as much time with him. But there’s no question that sometimes 18-20 hours a day, that they’re on the job. I want to also recognize and express my appreciation for all the members of the Shreveport Fire Department who showed up here today to express the unity that is within this department and their support for this man as our next chief. And so I want to thank you all for being here today. Mr. Chairman and members of the Council, many of the individuals that you see here sitting on this front row and throughout this Chamber were actual candidates for the Chief’s job, individuals who not only passed the test, but passed it with excellent scores. And that went through the interviews with myself and Chief of Staff Dale Sibley, and Tom Dark. And so the fact that they’re here today as individuals who aspired to this position expressing their appreciation and respect and support for Brian is a testament to the quality of the department and then lastly Mr. Chairman and members of the Council, I want to as you just did, personally take a moment to recognize Chief David Glass. Because what Chief Glass did was to afford me the opportunity to be able to make this decision in a manner where I did not have to be concerned or worry about the day to day operation of the Shreveport Fire Department, to be able to have the opportunity to be able to evaluate each one of the candidates and interview them at length, and to hear from them their vision of the future of the Shreveport Fire Department. So, I want to thank you Chief Glass for the leadership. See you know Chairman Shyne, since you’re an old football coach, is that if you lose your starting quarterback, and you’re trying to figure out where you’re going to go next. Is the individual you sent out there to step up under the center and take the ball, doesn’t give you the time to make an effective transition, then things can become disastrous, but Chief Glass was a steady level headed and fair minded leader for this department and we thank him. Chief, look forward to a very long tenure and a great working relationship for the very best fire department anywhere in the United States of America.

Councilman Walford: Mr. Chairman at this time I would like to make a motion to both add and confirm Dorothy Farnell as the Assistant Bureau Chief of Code Enforcement.

Councilwoman Bowman: Second.

Councilman Shyne: Before I entertain that, that’s what I was going to - - - I was going to let all the firemen exit the Chamber. So they can get back to work. Okay, Councilman Walford, if you will repeat that, I will entertain it, we’ll entertain your motion at this point.

Councilman Walford: A motion to both add and confirm Dorothy Farnell as Assistant Bureau Chief of Code Enforcement.

Councilwoman Bowman: Second.

Asst Bureau Chief of Code Enforcement Dorothy Farnell

Motion by Councilman Walford, seconded by Councilman Bowman to confirm the executive appointment of Ms. Dorothy Farnell as Assistant Bureau Chief of Code Enforcement.

Councilman Walford: Mr. Chairman, I’m sure that Councilman Lester will confirm the fact that when we first came on the Council last term, we put Dorothy in work overload as a paralegal, right Dorothy?

Ms. Farnell: Correct.

Councilman Walford: We gave her more work than you could ever believe trying to cite properties and we kept her busy I know more than eight hours a day.

Ms. Farnell: Yes.

Councilman Walford: But I think this is well deserved and I certainly would encourage a “Yes” vote.

Councilman Lester: Thank you Mr. Chairman. Congratulations to Ms. Farnell. As Councilman Walford said, when we first got on the Council in 2002, we found that department literally to be in the dark ages. I remember, and Ms. Glover is smiling, we would ask questions about the Property Standards Report and they would literally typing it every meeting. And we were like well, why don’t you just run back and print this out. And they were like NO, we can’t do that. But the department has come a long way and Ms. Farnell has been a great reason for that to the folks down in Code Enforcement work very hard. They are a very hard working group of folks that people don’t give them a lot of credit for, but we have given I believe them the tools that they need to be successful, and they’re doing an outstanding job. We’re going in a great direction. I think any of us can look and see where the state of our different neighborhoods is, and certainly under this Administration’s T.B.O.N.E. plan, we’re going even further and I suspect and would expect that that progress to continue, but I just want to say, thank you for all the work that you have done, all of the long hours. The putting up with us calling you all times of day and the afternoon asking about this property, that property, and trying to help us be more effective in our jobs of representing our constituents. And certainly you’re the type of person that really has a zeal for what you do and is very customer friendly and very Council Person friendly, so I really do appreciate that, and congratulations and I know you’ll keep up the hard work.

Councilwoman Bowman: I might as well say kudo to what Councilman Lester just said. I know that the time that I’ve been on the Council, and I’ve called you, you’ve always been pleasant and very efficient, and I appreciate that. I always tell people about customer service as far as their positions of service with the City. And also I did that with the Parish. I appreciate that more than anything. To call a department and hear a friendly voice. And it doesn’t matter the situation or how upset the other person might be, but to hear someone else say how may I help you. That means a lot. And I hope that you continue to operate in the same fashion. I look forward to calling you almost everyday. Cause there are quite a bit of problems in District G. Thank you.

Councilman Shyne: Dorothy, I’m going to make your job easier. I’m not going to call you, I’ll just send you some ice cream.

Mayor Glover: Mr. Chairman, speaking for the Administration that we’re very proud to offer up this appointment. We know that Ms. Farnell is without question a part as Councilman Lester referred to it, the reinvigorated Property Standards efforts that we’re undertaking as a result of the support of the Council and the efforts of the Administration, and we look forward to even bigger and better and greater things in the years to come. There’s no doubt she’s a hard worker, I’ve seen her, I believe even on weekends here as we have crossed paths coming in and out of Government Plaza. So that shows you the level and dept of dedication that she has. And again, we look forward to as I said, more bigger and better things.

Councilman Shyne: Mr. Mayor, I have to give you credit. You have the ability to pick good talent. And that’s one of them right there. Dorothy, you’re great.

Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Long, and Wooley. 2.

Ms. Farnell: Thank you for the appointment Mayor Glover and thank you City Council for confirming me.

Councilman Shyne: And Mayor Glover, I just want to let you know that you - - - Sister Glover, would you please stand over there. Mayor Glover, I just want to let you know that you have another hardworking employee over there in that department. I don’t know where she got that last name from.

Mayor Glover: I’m assuming there’s another Mr. Glover somewhere.

Councilman Shyne: That’s correct. That’s correct.

Mayor Glover: And we certainly appreciate them all Mr. Chairman. Her and Jim Holt and the rest of the staff. Property Standards officers are out in the streets doing an outstanding job for us.

Adding Legislation to the Agenda

The Clerk read the following:

1. Resolution No. 181 of 2008: A Resolution authorizing and providing for the waiver of permit fees for the construction of the Caddo Parish mosquito control parking building, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto

2. Resolution No. 182 of 2008: A Resolution to approve a security plan for Government Plaza, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto

3. Ordinance No. 81 of 2008: An Ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the NW corner of Youree Drive and Fontaine Street, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from B-1-E, Buffer Business/Extended District, to B-1-E, Buffer Business/Extended Use District Limited to “a health food store, nutrition/juice bar with a drive-thru” only, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto

Motion by Councilman Bowman, seconded by Councilman Walford to add Resolution No(s). 181 and 182, and Ordinance No. 81 of 2008 to the agenda. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Long, and Wooley. 2.

Public Comments (Agenda Items to be Adopted)

Mr. Geoff Westmoreland: (333 Texas St) Thank you Mr. Chairman and members of the Council. My client is Sportsman Lakefront RV Park which is a sister property to Barrings Landing which is on Cross Lake. This is a zoning that was approved by the MPC by an 8-0 vote in favor, and it has been appealed. I spoke to Councilwoman Bowman yesterday and to Mr. Thompson, they were gracious enough I believe to ask that this matter be passed until the next meeting, because inadvertently my client nor I were informed of the appeal or provided notice of the appeal or that it was on this agenda. And so that’s all I am here to do today, is to ask for that and to also answer any questions should anything arise with respect to this case today. Although we will be ready to present it on July 22^nd in full.

Councilwoman Bowman: Yes sir Mr. Westmoreland. I will move to postpone this for two weeks when it comes up on our agenda.

Mr. Westmoreland: Thank you and if there’s any questions at that point, I’ll be glad to answer them. That’s all I have. Thank you.

Councilman Shyne: I’ve just been requested, of course now it’s at the pleasure of the Council. We have a neighborhood group that wanted to come before the Council but they are really supposed to come at the end. And if you all want to suspend the rules to bring them up.

Councilman Webb: How many?

Councilman Shyne: It’s just two.

Councilman Webb: I’ll make the motion.

Councilwoman Bowman: Second.

Motion by Councilman Webb, seconded by Councilman Bowman to suspend the rules and bring the groups up.

Councilman Walford: Just to quantify this, the last time we did this, I noticed how much space it took in having to do the verbatim minutes. Bea, you’ll have to help me, it was either $860 or $806 additional dollars to print.

Ms. Johnson: I don’t remember the correct amount either.

Councilman Walford: But it was either $860 or $806 is what it cost out of our council budget to suspend the rules to do that.

Councilman Webb: I withdraw my motion.

Councilman Walford: I will be voting “No” as much as I would like to have them come forward.

Councilman Shyne: Okay, note then that the motion has been withdrawn, and I hope that you all will understand. It’s procedural and this is the way it’s set up.

Councilman Walford: It’s a budget buster.

Councilman Shyne: Yeah, and Ron has withdrawn his motion.

CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION

TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES

RESOLUTIONS: None.

ORDINANCES: None.

TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES

RESOLUTIONS:

The Clerk read the following:

Councilman Walford: I have a question on 172, 173, and 174. I didn’t speak to Mr. Wooley, did anybody else?

Councilwoman Bowman: I did.

Councilman Walford: Does he want to go ahead or postpone?

Councilwoman Bowman: He wants to go ahead.

Councilman Shyne: It’s been moved by Councilwoman Bowman.

Councilwoman Bowman: I didn’t move. Let’s hold up on that one.

Councilman Lester: Not so fast.

RESOLUTION NO. 172 of 2008

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BEACHHEAD, L.L.C., LOCATED AT 333 CYPRESS CREEK COURT, TO CONNECT TO THE WATER & SEWER SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, Beachhead, L.L.C. has agreed to secure all permits and inspections required by the Shreveport Comprehensive Building Code. Said party having submitted a petition for annexation to the City of Shreveport, and having agreed to fully comply with the regulations of the City of Shreveport in connection with said property, all as set forth in Section 94-1, et. Seq., of the Shreveport City Code. Said request and petition are attached hereto.

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that Beachhead, L.L.C. be authorized to connect the structure, located at 333 Cypress Creek Ct. to the water & sewer system of the City of Shreveport.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provisions or items of this resolution or the application thereof are held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications, and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

RESOLUTION NO. 173 of 2008

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HAROLD MARK WELCH, JR. & BRITNEY RHOADS WELCH, LOCATED AT 9006 MITCHAM ST., TO CONNECT TO THE WATER & SEWER SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, Harold Mark Welch, Jr. & Britney Rhoads Welch have agreed to secure all permits and inspections required by the Shreveport Comprehensive Building Code. Said party having submitted a petition for annexation to the City of Shreveport, and having agreed to fully comply with the regulations of the City of Shreveport in connection with said property, all as set forth in Section 94-1, et. Seq., of the Shreveport City Code. Said request and petition are attached hereto.

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that Harold Mark Welch, Jr. & Britney Rhoads Welch be authorized to connect the structure, located at 9006 Mitcham St., to the water & sewer system of the City of Shreveport.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provisions or items of this resolution or the application thereof are held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications, and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

RESOLUTION NO. 174 of 2008

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HAROLD MARK WELCH, JR. & BRITNEY RHOADS WELCH, LOCATED AT 8043 AEGEAN LN., TO CONNECT TO THE WATER & SEWER SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, Harold Mark Welch, Jr. & Britney Rhoads Welch have agreed to secure all permits and inspections required by the Shreveport Comprehensive Building Code. Said party having submitted a petition for annexation to the City of Shreveport, and having agreed to fully comply with the regulations of the City of Shreveport in connection with said property, all as set forth in Section 94-1, et. Seq., of the Shreveport City Code. Said request and petition are attached hereto.

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that Harold Mark Welch, Jr. & Britney Rhoads Welch be authorized to connect the structure, located at 8043 Aegean Ln., to the water & sewer system of the City of Shreveport.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provisions or items of this resolution or the application thereof are held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications, and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Webb, seconded by Councilman Lester to adopt Resolution No(s) 172, 173, and 174 of 2008. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Webb, and Shyne. 3. Nays: Councilmen Walford and Bowman. 2. Absent: Councilmen Long and Wooley. 2.

RESOLUTION NO. 175 of 2008

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHARLES V. NEYLAND, JR. & PATSY RUTH BOGUS NEYLAND, LOCATED AT 7060 BROADACRES RD., TO CONNECT TO THE WATER & SEWER SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, Charles V. Neyland, Jr. & Patsy Ruth Bogus Neyland have agreed to secure all permits and inspections required by the Shreveport Comprehensive Building Code. Said party having submitted a petition for annexation to the City of Shreveport, and having agreed to fully comply with the regulations of the City of Shreveport in connection with said property, all as set forth in Section 94-1, et. Seq., of the Shreveport City Code. Said request and petition are attached hereto.

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that Charles V. Neyland, Jr. & Patsy Ruth Bogus Neyland be authorized to connect the structure, located at 7060 Broadacres Rd., to the water & sewer system of the City of Shreveport.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provisions or items of this resolution or the application thereof are held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications, and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Bowman, seconded by Councilman Webb to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Long and Wooley. 2.

ORDINANCES: None.

REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION

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

RESOLUTION NO. 168 OF 2008

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR’S SIGNATURE ON A PERMIT TO ENCROACH ON A PORTION OF PUBLIC PROPERTY, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO

WHEREAS, New Hope Baptist Church of Shreveport is the owner of record of Lot 1, Pine Grove Addition Unit 2, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, as per plat recorded in Book 2500, Page 15, and by instruments recorded as Registry Numbers 192,429 and 0106996 in Conveyance Books 848 and 2292, Pages 368 and 352 respectively, of the records of Caddo Parish; and

WHEREAS, a request has been received from New Hope Baptist Church of Shreveport for an encroachment to accommodate the improvements already located thereon in and to a portion of a tract of property which is owned by the City of Shreveport and recorded as Registry Number 178011 in Conveyance Book 837, Page 50, of the records of Caddo Parish, with said public property lying adjacent to Lot 1, Pine Grove Addition Unit 2; and

WHEREAS, the proposed encroachment upon public property is not adverse to the public interest of the citizens of the City of Shreveport; and

WHEREAS, New Hope Baptist Church of Shreveport promises that if the encroachment is granted, it will not construct any additional improvements on said property; and

WHEREAS, New Hope Baptist Church of Shreveport shall not, without the express written consent of the City of Shreveport, assign the permit or any interest hereunder; and

WHEREAS, any consent which the City of Shreveport may give for an assignment shall not destroy the above provision, and later assignments shall be made likewise only with the prior consent of the City of Shreveport hereunder; and

WHEREAS, the instrument or Permit to Encroach shall provide for the payment by New Hope Baptist Church of Shreveport to the City of Shreveport of $300.00 for the encroachment.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that it hereby authorizes the Mayor’s signature on the Permit to Encroach and New Hope Baptist Church of Shreveport shall be bound by all provisions of the Permit to Encroach, as well as this Resolution, and, after due notice thereto and after the effective date of this Resolution, the Mayor of the City of Shreveport is hereby authorized and empowered to execute and deliver, for and on behalf of the City of Shreveport, an instrument or Permit to Encroach substantially in the form of the document filed along with the original copy of this Resolution in the Office of the Clerk of Council on June 18, 2008, attached hereto as Exhibit A. Provided further, the instrument of Permit to Encroach shall provide for the payment by New Hope Baptist Church of Shreveport to the City of Shreveport of $300.00 for the encroachment.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Walford, seconded by Councilman Bowman to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Long and Wooley. 2.

RESOLUTION NO. 169 OF 2008

A RESOLUTION REVOKING THE DEDICATION FOR REGENCY BOULEVARD IN REGENCY BOULEVARD RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATION PLAT AND REVOKING THE DONATION INTER VIVOS FROM SHERWOOD FORREST ESTATES, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO

BY: Councilman Wooley

WHEREAS, Sherwood Forrest Subdivison is located in the southeast part of Shreveport close to the intersection of Norris Ferry Road and Overton Brooks Road; and

WHEREAS, Regency Boulevard was a private street in the Sherwood Forrest Subdivison; and

WHEREAS, the residents of the subdivision requested that the City accept Regency Boulevard into the City public street system; and

WHEREAS, the City agreed to accept Regency Boulevard in accordance with Resolution No. 15 of 2008, which was approved by the City Council on February 26, 2008, approved by the Mayor on March 6, 2008, and became effective on March 14, 2008; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with Resolution No. 15 of 2008, the City accepted a donation intervivos from Sherwood Forrest Estates agreed in the amount of $80,000.00 for purposes of repairing the street and curb on said street; and

WHEREAS, subsequent to March 14, 2008, Sherwood Forrest Homeowners Association voted to withdraw the dedication of Regency Boulevard from the City of Shreveport and requested the return of the $80,000.00 donation which accompanied the dedication, as evidenced by the correspondence sent to the City of Shreveport and attached hereto as Exhibit A; and

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport desires to revoke the dedication of Regency Boulevard, as well as the donation of $80,000.00 which accompanied the dedication, in accordance with the terms and conditions in the City of Shreveport’s correspondence to Sherwood Forrest Homeowners Association attached hereto as Exhibit B.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the dedication for Regency Bouelvard in Section 17, T16N, R13W, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, be and the same are hereby revoked such that Regency Boulevard becomes a private street in the Sherwood Forrest Subdivision.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a new plat reflecting that the dedication for Regency Boulevard was revoked be recorded in the official records of the Clerk of Court for Caddo Parish, Louisiana.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that Cedric B. Glover, Mayor, be and is hereby authorized to return the $80,000.00 donation inter vivos from the Sherwood Forrest Estates.

BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that Cedric B. Glover, Mayor, be and is hereby authorized and empowered to execute any necessary documents in accordance with this resolution subject to approval by the City Attorney’s office.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Bowman, seconded by Councilman Webb to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Long, and Wooley. 2.

RESOLUTION NO. _171_OF 2008

A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT (THE “CITY”) TO HIRE PROFESSIONALS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ISSUING OF NOT TO EXCEED THIRTY-FIVE MILLION AND NO/100 ($35,000,000) DOLLARS LOUISIANA LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS (CITY OF SHREVEPORT/INDEPENDENCE STADIUM PROJECT), SERIES 2008 FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUNDING CERTAIN EXISTING INDEBTEDNESS OF THE CITY WHICH WAS USED TO FINANCE RENOVATIONS TO INDEPENDENCE STADIUM AND TO PAY FEES ARISING FROM THE TERMINATION OF THE EXISTING SWAP AGREEMENT RELATED TO THE REFUNDED VARIABLE RATE TRANSACTIONS AND TO PAY COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS.

WHEREAS, by prior resolution, the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana (the “City”) became a participating political subdivision and member of the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority (the “Authority”); and

WHEREAS, the City has filed an application for approval with the State Bond Commission and is proceeding with a financing through the Authority by the issuance of not to exceed Thirty-Five Million and No/100 ($35,000,000) Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds (City of Shreveport/Independence Stadium Project), Series 2008 (the “Bonds”) in a manner and structure to be determined by a related ordinance, for the purpose of refunding certain existing indebtedness of the City previously issued through the Authority as Series 2000 ($25,000,000) and Series 2000A ($5,000,000) Revenue Bonds for the renovations to Independence Stadium (collectively the “Prior Bonds”), the proceeds of which were used by the City to finance the cost of the certain renovations and repairs to Independence Stadium. The (i) current refunding of the Prior Bonds by the Bonds; (ii) funding termination payments (the “Termination Payments”) arising pursuant to the termination of an existing swap agreement related to the Prior Bonds, and (iii) payment of the costs of issuance of the Bonds shall be known as (collectively, the “Project.”).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal session convened, acting as the governing authority thereof, that:

Section 1: Employment of Bond Counsel. The City hereby finds and determines that a real necessity exists for the employment of special bond counsel in connection with the issuance of the Bonds, and accordingly The Boles Law Firm, APC of Monroe, Louisiana and Jacqueline Scott, Attorney at Law, of Shreveport, Louisiana are hereby respectively employed as Bond Counsel and Co-Bond Counsel (together, “Bond Counsel”), are hereby appointed and employed (such employment to be by the Authority for the benefit of the City) to do and perform comprehensive legal and coordinate professional work with respect to the issuance of the Bonds. Said Bond Counsel shall prepare and submit to such officials of the City for adoption all proceedings incidental to, and shall counsel and advise the Mayor and City Council on the issuance and sale of the Bonds by the Authority. The fees of Bond Counsel shall be contingent upon the sale, issuance and delivery of the Bonds. The fees to be paid to Bond Counsel shall be an amount less than the Attorney General's then current Bond Counsel Fee Schedule as negotiated and other guidelines for comprehensive, legal and coordinate professional work in the issuance of revenue bonds applied to the actual aggregate principal amount issued, sold, delivered and paid for at the time the Bonds are delivered, together with reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses incurred and advanced in connection with

the issuance of the Bonds, said fee to be payable out of Bond proceeds.

Section 2: Investment Banker. An Investment Banker or Bankers shall be appointed and employed as investment bankers/underwriter in connection with the Bonds, any compensation to be subsequently approved by the City and the Authority and to be paid from the proceeds of the Bonds and contingent upon issuance of the Bonds.

Section 3. Underwriter Counsel. Weems, Schimpf, Gilsoul, Haines, Landry & Carmouche, (APLC) of Shreveport, Louisiana and Washington and Wells, Attorneys at Law, of Shreveport, Louisiana (together, "Underwriter Counsel") are hereby appointed and employed as Underwriter Counsel in connection with the Bonds, any compensation to be subsequently approved by the City and the Authority and to be paid from the proceeds of the Bonds. The fees to be paid for such services, together with reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses incurred and advanced are contingent upon issuance of the Bonds and the Underwriter Counsel are authorized and directed to prepare necessary documents appertaining thereto and to present them for further action by this Council.

Section 4. Financial Advisor. Grigsby & Associates, Inc., of San Francisco, California is hereby appointed and employed as financial adviser in connection with the Bonds and any Swap Termination, any compensation to be subsequently approved by the City and the Authority and to be paid from the proceeds of the Bonds. The fees to be paid for such services, together with reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses incurred and advanced are contingent upon issuance of the Bonds.

Section 5. Counsel to the City. Terri A. Scott, City Attorney for the City of Shreveport, shall serve as counsel to the City in connection with issuance and delivery of the Bonds.

Section 6. Other Professionals. The Project has been necessitated by significant increases in interest payments on the Prior Bonds. Should it be necessary to engage other professionals, the Authorized Officers (as defined below) shall be entitled to engage such professionals provided the contracts employing such professionals shall be promptly submitted to this Council.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby authorizes and directs its Mayor, Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Finance, Clerk and such other officials of the City (the “Authorized Officers”) to do any and all things necessary and incidental to carry out the provisions of these resolutions.

BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED, that if any provision or item of these resolutions or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications, and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared to be severable.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Webb, seconded by Councilman Bowman to adopt.

Councilwoman Bowman: I have a comment. I do appreciate the meeting that we had yesterday.

Councilman Shyne: Do we have those persons here in the Chamber? Mr. Mayor would you beck for them to show their heads or?

Mayor Glover: Mr. Weems, Ms Fields? Would you join us please.

Councilman Shyne: Sometimes it’s Mr. Mayor, sometimes it’s kinda hard to see in the back of the Chamber.

Councilwoman Bowman: I do appreciate the time that you all took yesterday to go over a lot of these issues, and I had the opportunity to speak with Ms. Fields a little earlier. And the only thing I think that this Council really needs is not a lot of the financial terms, I’ll say that you guys are used to using or shall I say legal terms. We want to see it nice and simple. And in a way that.

Councilman Webb: I’ll second that.

Councilwoman Bowman: If you can do that. I do appreciate that. Thank you very much.

Councilman Shyne: Ron, before you leave do you see anything that looks familiar?

Mr. Weems: You know I’ve got a suit at home like that. Or maybe you got one like mine.

Councilman Shyne: I got one like yours. You been had yours for a long time.

Mr. Weems: And I like that tie too by the way.

Councilman Shyne: Thank you.

Mayor Glover: Ron, that may be your suit.

Councilman Shyne: Wait, wait Mayor. I don’t have but one. You’ll have me around here where I can’t go to church on Sunday.

Mayor Glover: You’re both slim fit individuals.

Mr. Weems: Mr. Mayor, I’m going to check my closet.

Councilman Walford: I appreciate what you sent us just before lunch, but it still raises some questions because there are some things shown on it that we talked about yesterday that I understood were probably coming off. So let me just clarify with you Ron, what we’re voting on is merely saying we’re hiring you. We’re not voting on the issue itself.

Mr. Weems: That’s is correct.

Councilman Walford: I get to ask my questions later?

Councilman Walford: You will actually come to us, if I understood right yesterday, by the time we vote on it, we’re going to have very nearly final figures?

Mr. Weems: That is correct. We’re actually, we’ll be before the LCDA on Thursday, which is the first step in the process outside the City Council, because you voted two weeks ago to allow us to go to the LCDA and the Bond Commission. Next week, on Friday actually the Bond Commission Meeting was moved from Thursday till Friday. We’ll be before the Bond Commission. And then we’ll be back before you with an ordinance, with more of the financial details as we get closer to the date that the bonds are priced.

Councilman Walford: So, all this scribbling I did yesterday from your figures that don’t quite match today’s will be clarified for us?

Mr. Weems: It will, and if you call me or Sherrika either one, we’ll have to go over that prior to the meeting, if you’ll just give us a call, we’ll be happy to share that with you.

Councilman Walford: Well, what I would like to see if the Administration can swing it is just like we did yesterday, could we have a round table instead of having to do it like this where we get things explained, the final figures and so on? But anyway my question was mainly that right now we’re just voting to hire them, which I have absolutely no problem with.

Mr. Weems: That’s correct. We’ll be back.

Councilman Shyne: Sherrika, you hear all these guys doing all this talking, did you want to say anything?

Ms. Fields: Well, yeah if you’ll call, or I’ll contact you if that’s okay. Because I think I know which one you’re talking about. Is it relevant to the amounts to pay the interest due on September 1?

Councilman Walford: I have four different places I made corrections, and three of them show up on here, but then you’ve changed the par amount, which may account for some of it. We don’t need to do this right now. We can do it.

Mr. Weems: We’ll get on a conference call with you if we have to and go over that.

Councilman Shyne: Sherrika, just before you leave. There’s one thing that the Mayor and I agree on. Now we might disagree on a steak or a hamburger or a chili dog. But anybody who graduates from Centenary with the kind of grade point average you accumulated, got to have a whole lot of something to say. Wouldn’t you agree to that Mr. Mayor?

Mayor Glover: Absolutely Mr. Chairman.

Ms. Fields: Well I appreciate it, and I just thank you guys for being patient with me during this long process.

Councilman Shyne: Again, anybody who can graduate from Centenary and can accumulate the kind of grade point average, we don’t mind showing some patience. And patience is a virtue and that’s one thing that we learned growing up. Isn’t that right Mr. Mayor?

Mayor Glover: Absolutely Mr. Chairman. I’m also reflecting on it, I think there may be a Centenary Caucus forming within the Administration between Ms. Fields being a Centenary graduate and young Seaton here sitting behind me being a Centenary Graduate, and Brady Blade upstairs being a Centenary graduate, I think there might have been an unintended but certainly welcomed theme developing within the Glover Administration. And of course with the CAO Dark having just purchased a smaller more fuel efficient vehicle that happens to be Centenary ‘Burgundy’ and a daughter who is going to be an incoming freshman this coming fall, I guess it must be the Centenary Century that we’re in the midst of as they celebrate their centennial.

Councilman Shyne: And all this time Mr. Mayor, I thought this was a LSU town. But I see I’ve been wrong. I take my house off.

Councilman Walford: I may as well throw my name out there, because I’ve got a Masters from Centenary.

Councilman Shyne: Oh my God!

Councilman Walford: Right there in my district.

Councilman Shyne: Why did I open all this up? Okay, lets vote. Next time I start something like that, Mayor raise your hand up hear?

Mr. Weems: If I may make a comment too. Certainly, the bond team is more than happy to meet with you subject to the Mayor’s approval, but my suggestion is before we vote on the ordinance coming up, let us get as much details together before you’re asked to vote again. I do think those work sessions are good. And we’re certainly willing to participate if that’s what the Council prefers, so.

Councilman Walford: Well it lets us not look so stupid about some of the things that y’all explained to us yesterday. I would like to say that understand fully what you’re doing, but I will be very honest and say I don’t. But I do appreciate the explanations yesterday, and I think we discussed some other things, but with some of the Council Members cleared some things. So, yeah I’d like to do that again.

Mayor Glover: Mr. Chairman and members of the Council, I want to just quickly say that I want to express, specifically appreciation to Council Member Bowman who was the member who suggested that the Administration hosted these sessions for you all. I want to thank all of you all who have participated and attended. Because while there are lots of things that we are proud of in this year and a half plus that I’ve been privy to be Mayor of this City, one of the things that’s right there at the top is the fact that we have attempted to conduct the these bond processes as above board and as open of a fashion as possible. Because we certainly want as much light shed on this process as possible. Because all of you are right. There are very complicated detailed feel, mind numbing processes. And as I constantly tell these good folks, I am glad that there are people out there somewhere who want to do this for a living, because if it were up to me, there’s probably no telling just how mixed up and messed up things might be. But the ability to be able to comprehend all of these very complex detailed processes and put them in terms that lay individuals like most of us are can grasp and understand is something that’s very appreciated. Because we certainly intend to as best we can mitigate whatever negative situations we may be in with our current debt, and then also as we go forward for any additional debt that we incur, we want to make sure that it’s done in a manner that represents the very best terms. Not only for this administration, but for administrations to follow and all who will be a part of the future of this city. So, I thank you all and again, Councilman Bowman, outstanding suggestion. I tell people constantly, I think I’m coach-able, and you making that suggestion, I think and the administration following through is at least one example of how exactly that is the case. So, thank you and thank all of you all.

Councilman Shyne: And Mr. Mayor, I guess I’ve been around so long, Ron I’ve seen a lot of Bond Attorneys come and go, and you all have done an excellent job. And I have not asked a lot of questions because I’ve been around so long, I’m able to grasp a little bit of it from experience.

Councilman Walford: That’s all those emails you get.

Councilman Shyne: But you all are doing a fine job.

Mr. Weems: There’ll be a test after the meeting today also Mr. Chairman.

Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Long and Wooley. 2.

RESOLUTION NO. 176 OF 2008

A RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE EFFECTS OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 10 RELATIVE TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND CHAPTER 106 RELATIVE TO ZONING FOR THE FRIEND'S LOUNGE LOCATED AT 1655 KINGS HIGHWAY AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

By: Councilman Monty Walford

WHEREAS, the Friend's Lounge located at 1655 Kings Highway will be celebrating their anniversary on July 26, 2008; and

WHEREAS, the establishment desires to dispense, and allow the consumption and sale of alcoholic beverages on the parking lot of the establishment, between the hours of 12:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m., with no music being played outdoors after 8:00 p.m.; and

WHEREAS, Section 106-130(6) provides that unless otherwise excepted, all uses shall be operated entirely within a completely enclosed structure; and

WHEREAS, any special exception approval granted to the establishment for alcoholic beverage sales, consumption and/or dispensing does not specifically authorize outside sales and/or consumption on the premises; and

WHEREAS, Section 10-80(a) makes it unlawful for any person to sell, barter, exchange or otherwise dispose of alcoholic beverages except within those sections of the city wherein such sale is permitted by the applicable zoning ordinance; and

WHEREAS, Section Chapter 10-103(a)(5) provides that the city council may suspend or revoke any permit if a retailer allows any person to consume any alcoholic beverage on the licensed premises or on any parking lot or open or closed space within or contiguous to the licensed premises without a proper license; and

WHEREAS, the adoption of this resolution would allow the dispensing, sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages on the parking lot of the Friend's Lounge, 1655 Kings Highway, for their anniversary celebration on July 26, 2008, with no music being played outdoors after 8:00 p.m.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened Section 106-130(6), 10-103(a)(5) and 10-80(a) are hereby suspended on July 26, 2008 for the celebration of the first anniversary of the Friend's Lounge located at 1655 Kings Highway, between the hours of 12:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m., with no music being played outdoors after 8:00 p.m.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all other applicable provisions of the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances shall remain in full force and effect.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or application, and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Walford, seconded by Councilman Bowman to adopt.

Councilman Walford: I would appreciate a “Yes” vote on this. We’ve done it for the last several years. There’s no residential close by and they shut it down at 8:00 in the evening.

Councilman Shyne: Well not, how about churches. I’m a born again, and Mr. Thompson can testify to that, and I don’t want it to be around any churches.

Councilman Walford: I can’t think of a church within blocks of this area.

Councilman Shyne: Well okay, you have my support.

Councilman Walford: Thank you sir.

Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Long and Wooley. 2.

RESOLUTI0N NO. 177 OF 2008

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO DISPOSE BY PUBLIC AUCTION OF CERTAIN SUPPLIES, MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT, AND

VEHICLES AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent, after consultation with various department heads, has determined that certain supplies, materials, equipment, and vehicles as shown in Exhibits A & B (attached) hereto are surplus, obsolete, or unusable for present and future City needs; and

WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 108 of 1980 authorizes the Purchasing Agent to dispose of certain supplies, materials, equipment, and vehicles determined to be surplus;

WHEREAS, the City Council desires to retain responsibility for the disposition of all surplus supplies, materials, equipment and vehicles having an acquisition value of $10,000.00 or more; and

WHEREAS, the City desires to dispose of, by public auction, the supplies, materials, equipment, and vehicles described in Exhibits A & B attached hereto and made a part hereof, which have been determined to be surplus, obsolete or unusable for present and future City needs; and

WHEREAS, the City Council concurs in the finding that the supplies, materials, equipment and vehicles described in Exhibits A & B are surplus and no longer needed for public purposes and that the acquisition value of said properties are greater then $10,000.

NOW BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened, that the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to

dispose of, by public auction, the surplus supplies, materials, equipment and vehicles described in Exhibits A & B attached.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications, and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Walford, seconded by Councilman Bowman to adopt.

Councilman Shyne: I would suggest at this time that you wouldn’t go down that list.

Councilman Webb: I’m looking at it. It’s pretty (inaudible)

Councilman Shyne: It’s quite a long list.

Councilman Walford: Broken (inaudible).

Councilman Shyne: And I think the Mayor says, if you want a guarantee, see him after the Council Meeting.

Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Long and Wooley. 2.

Councilman Shyne: Mayor, did you hear that?

Mayor Glover: I’m sorry Mr. Chairman.

Councilman Shyne: I made the statement that you were telling everybody if they wanted a guarantee on it, to see you after the Council Meeting.

RESOLUTION NO. 178 OF 2008

BY:

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE 60” WATER TRANSMISSION MAIN (AMISS PLANT TO WEST COLLEGE STREET), PROJECT NO: 06-E001, PARCEL NO: U-2, U-3, T-2 & T-3, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the 60” Water Transmission Main (Amiss Plant to West College Street), Project No: 06-E001, and

WHEREAS, the properties described in the legal descriptions, and more fully shown on the plat maps attached hereto, is situated in said development; and

WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire necessary property rights to the properties comprising Parcel No: U-2, U-3, T-2 & T-3 have failed; and

WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that servitude across, under and through this property be owned by the City of Shreveport for the installation of water distribution lines; and.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, that the expropriation of this property is necessary for the public interest; therefore, the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to institute expropriation proceedings against the owners of record, as they might appear at the time of filing suit, of the properties described and attached hereto as Parcel No: U-2, U-3, T-2 & T-3, to be acquired in permanent utility servitude for use by the City of Shreveport.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

Councilwoman Bowman: So moved. And I was told yesterday it wasn’t me.

Councilman Webb: Second

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Bowman, seconded by Councilman Webb to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Long and Wooley. 2.

Mr. Thompson: Mr. Chairman, another item was added that can be adopted today. Ms. Bowman may want to speak to it.

The Clerk read the following:

RESOLUTION NO. 182 OF 2008

A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A SECURITY PLAN FOR GOVERNMENT PLAZA, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

By: Councilwoman Joyce Bowman

WHEREAS, on February 7, 2008, a lone gunman stormed the City Council Chambers in Kirkland, Missouri during a public meeting and began shooting; and

WHEREAS, Government Plaza houses the City Council, City Administration, Parish Administration and Sheriff Office and serves as the public meeting location for these entities; and

WHEREAS, the Public Safety Committee recommended and Mayor Glover formed an ad hoc committee to recommend a more secure environment at Government Plaza located at 505 Travis Street; and

WHEREAS, the ad hoc committee, which included the Police Chief, the Interim Fire Chief and the Sheriff, made recommendation to the Public Safety Committee. The Public Safety Committee forwarded the recommendation to the Caddo Parish Commission and to Council Members. The Caddo Parish Commission approved the following plan (which consists of some, but not all of the recommendations of the ad hoc committee) on June 5, 2008.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened that security measures (previously approved by the Caddo Parish Commission) be implemented at Government Plaza to enhance the security of employees, visitors and officials, while maintaining an inviting place to conduct public business, as follows:

BASEMENT & BUILDING PERIMETER

1) Limit access to the basement elevator to employees of Government Plaza only. The only exception to this should be the U.S. Postal Service with access granted as needed by security personnel on duty. All other deliveries should be made at the lobby entrance.

2) Install different garage doors which will open and close after each authorized entry.

3) Restrict basement access to employees by using proximity/swipe badge system already in place.

4) Install traffic barrier which would restrict access of unauthorized persons to the basement area.

5) Lock access to the basement elevator so that it can be used only by employees with an access card.

6) Place heavy concrete planters or bollards around the building perimeter.

7) Install cameras in the basement area which will be monitored by the personnel at the lobby area security station.

8) Install camera system which would monitor and record activity in the basement and other entrances to the building twenty four hours a day. The equipment mentioned above in 7), as well as here in 8), could be integrated.

9) Security personnel should be at the garage/basement entrance during the most heavily active morning arrival times so that traffic flow may be monitored and maintained. The garage doors could remain open at this time for optimum traffic flow.

LOBBY

1) Position security station in the center of the lobby so that security personnel may direct and admit visitors to the building as well as monitor surveillance equipment.

2) Use retractable double belt posts at each entrance door to flow all incoming persons to the center of the lobby directly to the security station. These posts could be rearranged as needed to facilitate direct traffic flow to government chambers on anticipated heavy attendance meeting days.

3) Allow access to meeting chambers through main lobby doors only.

LEGAL/NOTICE

1) Pass appropriate ordinances for implied consent to search anyone entering the building.

2) Install signage at all entrances informing public of implied consent to search.

3) Install signage in basement which prohibits entry by anyone who is not authorized to park in the basement.

EMPLOYEES/PERSONNEL

1) Issue photo identification cards to all employees of Government Plaza.

2) Require all employees to display their I.D. cards on their outer clothing at all times while in the building.

SECURITY

1) Hire part time personnel through the Sheriff's Office so that three positions are staffed during the normal business hours of Government Plaza. On Council and Commission meeting days an adequate level of security should be present. This level should be determined by the Sheriff's Office for the Commission, and by the Chief of Police and Sheriff for the Council.

2) On Council and Commission meeting days there should be security inside the meeting chambers as well as security stationed at the outer chamber doors to observe those entering and exiting the chambers.

3) Have security personnel make periodic sweeps through the basement area for unauthorized vehicles and persons. Sweeps should be randomly made throughout the building as determined by the Sheriff's Office.

4) Security personnel should be present 30 minutes before the opening of the facility and one hour after normal business hours.

5) Security personnel should have direct access to the police dispatch function.

6) Duress system for key leaders as well as main security station.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed, including Resolution No. 201 of 2006.

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Bowman, seconded by Councilman Walford to adopt.

Councilwoman Bowman: Yes sir, that in fact is what was passed out to every Council Member several weeks ago. And I moved that we adopt it.

Councilman Webb: Is that without changes?

Councilman Shyne: Is the Chief here?

Mr. Thompson: Mr. Chairman, this is the one that was approved by the Commission. And so it’s the version that they approved and it’s the same one that’s before you today for approval.

Councilman Webb: Okay.

Mr. Seaton: The Chief is in an interview right now.

Councilman Shyne: Okay, tell him to take his time then.

Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Long, and Wooley. 2.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS: (Not to be adopted prior to July 22, 2008)

The Clerk read the following:

1. Resolution No. 179 of 2008: A resolution amending Sections 1.5, 1.8, and 1.11 of the City Council Rules of Procedure relative to agendas, the order of business and appearances before the City Council and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

2. Resolution No. 180 of 2008: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a permanent right of way and easement document with Southwestern Electric Power Company, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

3. Resolution No. 181 of 2008: A Resolution authorizing and providing for the waiver of permit fees for the construction of the Caddo Parish mosquito control parking building, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Walford, seconded by Councilman Bowman to introduce Resolution No(s). 179, 180, and 181 of 2008 to lay over until July 22, 2008 meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Long, and Wooley. 2..

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: (Not to be adopted prior to July 22, 2008)

The clerk read the following:

1. Ordinance No. 79 of 2008: An ordinance declaring certain adjudicated properties to be surplus and to authorize the Mayor of the City of Shreveport to sell the City of Shreveport’s tax interest in certain surplus adjudicated properties, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Lester/B/Walford/F/Shyne/G/Bowman)

2. Ordinance No. 80 of 2008: An ordinance declaring certain adjudicated properties to be surplus and to authorize the Mayor of the City of Shreveport to donate the City of Shreveport’s tax interest in certain surplus adjudicated properties and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Lester/F/Shyne)

3. Ordinance No. 81 of 2008: An Ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the NW corner of Youree Drive and Fontaine Street, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from B-1-E, Buffer Business/Extended District, to B-1-E, Buffer Business/Extended Use District Limited to “a health food store, nutrition/juice bar with a drive-thru” only, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto

Read by title and as read, motion by Councilman Walford, seconded by Councilman Webb to introduce Ordinance No(s). 79, 80, and 81 of 2008 to lay over until July 22, 2008 meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Long, and Wooley. 2.

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

The Clerk read the following:

1. Ordinance No. 47 of 2008: An ordinance amending and reenacting Section 10-190 of the Code of Ordinances relative to drinking in public and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Lester) (Postponed June 24, 2008)

Having passed first reading on May 13, 2008 was read by title, and on motion, ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Lester, seconded by Councilman Walford to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Long, and Wooley. 2.

2. Ordinance No. 60 of 2008: An Ordinance to enact Sections 10-8, 10-159 and 10-186 of the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances relative to alcoholic beverages and to otherwise provide with respect thereto (Postponed June 24, 2008)

Having passed first reading on May 27, 2008 was read by title, and on motion, ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Walford, seconded by Councilman Wooley.

Mr. Thompson: There were several amendments. Amendment No. 1 was removed. Amendment No. 2 was adopted at the June 24^th meting. Amendment No. 3 is still on the agenda and can be acted upon at this time. Would you like for me to explain the amendment?

Councilwoman Bowman Yes.

Mr. Thompson: It provides a 90 day period after final adoption on July 8^th or whatever date this is adopted, before the ordinance goes into effect, which is October 6, 2008.

Amendment No. 3 to Ordinance No. 60 of 2008

Before the first BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED paragraph, insert the following:

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance shall become effective on October 6, 2008.

Motion by Councilman Walford, seconded by Councilman Bowman to adopt Amendment No. 3 to Ordinance No. 60 of 2008.

Councilman Walford: Quickly on discussion, my understanding Ms. Bowman is this would give them time to get the required video equipment and everything.

Councilwoman Bowman: Right. The cameras and everything that we’ve requested in the original motion and the additional stuff we’re adding.

Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Long, and Wooley. 2. The Clerk read the following:

Amendment No. 4 to Ordinance No. 60 of 2008

Amend Section 10-186(c) to read as follows:

c. Surveillance Systems/Cameras. All bars/lounges located within the B-4 Central Business District and whose customer count at any one time exceeds 200 persons, shall maintain properly working digital cameras which shall be mounted at all entrances, exits and any internal stairway or elevator when either a stairway or elevator must be used to enter or exit the establishment. The cameras shall be in the active record mode any time the establishment is open for business and for one half hour (1/2) after closing. The recorded information shall be maintained for a minimum of fourteen (14) days and will made readily available to law enforcement agencies upon request.

Motion by Councilman Bowman, seconded by Councilman Walford to adopt Amendment No. 4 to Ordinance No. 60 of 2008. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Long, and Wooley. 2.

Motion by Councilman Walford, seconded by Councilman Bowman to adopt Ordinance No. 60 of 2008 as amended.

Councilman Shyne: Councilwoman Bowman, you did a - - - what is it, I was about to say Mr. Mayor, what is the word, yeoman’s job?

Mayor Glover: Yeoman’s effort.

Councilwoman Bowman: Thank you Mr. Chairman.

Councilman Walford: Mr. Chairman, while we’re thanking, we have to thank the Chief, because I will tell you, the Chief put a great deal into this.

Councilman Shyne: Yeah, he’s out. When he comes in, I want to - - - I don’t like to and the Mayor will tell you, I don’t like to talk about people behind their backs, although I will. But I wanted the Chief to be in and we could tell him. Cat Daddy, you know how that is. You know sometimes, if you can’t see ‘em, you know you have to say something. We’ll thank him when he comes in.

Mayor Glover: Mr. Chairman, I just think the rule of thumb is you just don’t want to have - - - you tell somebody that you love ‘em behind their back if they can’t see you in the eye.

Councilman Shyne: Well, Cat Daddy tell you sometime, you have to tell them you love them running out the door, trying to get that little say. “I love you. I love you.” You know take it easy.

Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Long, and Wooley. 2.

3. Ordinance No. 65 of 2008: An ordinance amending the 2008 Capital Improvements Budget and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on Jun 24, 2008 was read by title, and on motion, ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Wooley, seconded by Councilmen Lester and Long. The Clerk read the following:

Amendment # 1 to Ordinance No. 65 of 2008

AMEND THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS:

In Program A (Buildings and Improvements):

Increase the appropriation for New Office Building - Operational Services (08A001) by $250,000. Funding source is Riverfront Development.

Decrease the appropriation for Downtown One-Stop Shop Building (08A002) by $250,000. Funding source is Riverfront Development.

Adjust all totals and subtotals accordingly.

Motion by Councilman Lester, seconded by Councilman Webb to adopt Amendment No. 1 to Ordinance No. 65 of 2008. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Long, and Wooley. 2.

Motion by Councilman Webb, seconded by Councilman Lester to adopt Ordinance No. 65 of 2008 as amended.

Councilman Webb: In discussion, for the record. This is for the improvements of the Southern Hills - - -

Councilman Lester: That’s not the one.

Councilman Webb: That’s not the one?

Councilman Lester: It’s coming up.

Councilman Webb: It’s coming up? I’m getting ahead of myself.

Councilwoman Bowman: But that’s okay Ron.

Councilman Webb: If it’s okay, I’ll just vote.

Councilman Shyne: Ron it’s worth it. Anytime you get a smile out of Tom Dark, anything is worth it, isn’t that right Joyce?

Councilwoman Bowman: I’m not saying - - - (inaudible) with Tom Dark today.

Mr. Dark: I had a little dance in my eyes for you.

Councilwoman Bowman: No, not today.

Councilman Shyne: Have you all kissed and made up yet?

Councilwoman Bowman: No.

Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Long, and Wooley. 2.

4. Ordinance No. 66 of 2008: An ordinance creating and establishing a no parking zone between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., Monday through Friday on both sides of Thornhill Avenue between Kings Highway and Stephenson Street, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

Having passed first reading on Jun 24, 2008 was read by title, and on motion, ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Walford, seconded by Councilman Bowman to adopt.

Councilman Walford: I would appreciate a “Yes” vote on this one.

Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Long, and Wooley. 2.

5. Ordinance No. 67 of 2008: An ordinance amending and replacing Ordinance No. 99 of 1964 pertaining to stop intersections, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

Having passed first reading on Jun 24, 2008 was read by title, and on motion, ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Walford, seconded by Councilman Webb to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Long, and Wooley. 2.

6. Ordinance No. 68 of 2008: An ordinance creating and establishing Fannin Street from Pete Harris Drive to Douglas Street as a one-way street, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (B/Walford)

Having passed first reading on Jun 24, 2008 was read by title, and on motion, ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Walford, seconded by Councilman Bowman to adopt.

Councilman Walford: Just be glad that Mr. Strong is not going to give us a quiz on this one. If you’ll recall we discussed this one yesterday.

Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Long, and Wooley. 2.

7. Ordinance No. 69 of 2008: An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an act of donation of City-Owned property to Urban Housing of America, Inc., Louisiana, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (Not to be adopted prior to July 22, 2008)

Having passed first reading on Jun 24, 2008 was read by title, and on motion, ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Lester, seconded by Councilman Walford to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Long, and Wooley. 2.

8. Ordinance No. 78 of 2008: An ordinance amending the 2008 Capital Improvements Budget and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on Jun 24, 2008 was read by title, and on motion, ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Webb, seconded by Councilman Bowman to adopt.

Councilman Webb: Yes Mr. Chairman, hopefully all the Council Members will approve this, and the people in Southern Hills will certainly thank you for this, which is an improvement to the tennis courts that’s been long needed. And we still got a ways to go, but this is a good start. And thank you Mr. Mayor for finding some money to help us get started on that.

Councilman Shyne: Ron, I want to thank you because I have a lot of friends who live in Southern Hills. A lot of my friends moved out of Lakeside and Allendale and they moved down to Southern Hills. So now they’ll have a good tennis court to play on. Mr. Mayor, again, thank you.

Mayor Glover: You’re welcomed Mr. Shyne. Thank you Mr. Webb and members of the Council. A great example of how the opportunity to go out and interact with you all in the districts helps to develop an appreciation for the issues and challenges that you all are facing in representing your individual districts. We’re all focused on the city as a whole, but without question, we have a system set up for seven single member districts and you guys have the responsibility for ensuring that I and the rest of the City have an understanding and appreciation for those things that are priority for those folks in those areas. So, I want to thank Councilman Webb, and the folks out there for helping to enlighten and inform me, and I definitely look forward to moving forward with this project and as Councilman Webb said, we’ve got more to do there and in other areas of town. And this is just another step towards that journey. And so thank you and we look forward to hitting a few balls out there before it’s all said and done.

Councilman Shyne: And Mr. Mayor, we want to keep those tennis courts out there looking good out in Mooretown, so we don’t lose anybody to Southern Hills. You know how we got those tennis buffs and they’ll move. I was thinking about the Williams Sisters. You remember their daddy moved from Cedar Grove because the tennis courts at that time were not conducive to producing two champions. And actually they are Shreveport people. The Williams sisters are Shreveport people. So, they moved to Compton. And we want to keep them good in Mooretown. You never know. Tell ‘em Cat Daddy. We might have some Wilmington Champions that we’re growing up out there.

Mayor Glover: Now Mr. Chairman, is that called revision is history?

Councilman Shyne: That’s true.

Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Long, and Wooley. 2.

9. Ordinance No. 58 of 2008: ZONING - C-25-08: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the west side of N. Market, 3,322 feet north of Martin Luther King Drive, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-1D, Urban, One-Family Residence District to B-1, Buffer Business District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Lester) (Postponed June 24, 2008)

Having passed first reading on Jun 24, 2008 was read by title, and on motion, ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Lester, seconded by Councilman Bowman to table. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Long, and Wooley. 2.

10. Ordinance No. 70 of 2008: ZONING APPEAL: C-17-08 An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the north side of South Lakeshore Drive 285 feet west of Shorewood and 350 feet north of South Lakeshore, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana from B-1, Buffer Business District to B-1-E, Buffer Business District Extended Use limited to retail spaces for 7 RVs and Boat Trailers as an accessory use to Barron’s Landing only, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (G/Bowman)

Having passed first reading on Jun 24, 2008 was read by title, and on motion, ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Bowman, seconded by Councilman Walford to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Long, and Wooley. 2.

11. Ordinance No. 71 of 2008: ZONING: C-26-08 An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the NE side of Dee Street, 910 feet east of Shreveport-Barksdale Hwy, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana from B-2-E, Neighborhood Business/Extended Use District to B-3 Community Business District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (C/Long)

Having passed first reading on Jun 24, 2008 was read by title, and on motion, ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Lester, seconded by Councilman Bowman to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Long, and Wooley. 2.

12. Ordinance No. 72 of 2008: ZONING: C-27-08 An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the NE corner of Walker Road and Colquitt Road, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana from B-2 , Neighborhood Business District to B-2-A, Business Park District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (E/Webb)

Having passed first reading on Jun 24, 2008 was read by title, and on motion, ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Webb, seconded by Councilman Bowman to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Long, and Wooley. 2.

13. Ordinance No. 73 of 2008: ZONING: C-28-08 An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the east side of Work Street 900 feet north of Hollywood Avenue, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana from I-1 Light Industry District to I-2, Heavy Industry District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (F/Shyne)

Having passed first reading on Jun 24, 2008 was read by title, and on motion, ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Walford to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Long, and Wooley. 2.

14. Ordinance No. 74 of 2008: ZONING: C-38-08 An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning on the NE corner of Shreveport –Barksdale Hwy and Knight Street, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana from R-1D, Urban One-Family Residence District to B-2, Neighborhood Business District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (C/Long)

Having passed first reading on Jun 24, 2008 was read by title, and on motion, ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Walford, seconded by Councilman Bowman to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Long, and Wooley. 2.

15. Ordinance No. 75 of 2008: ZONING: C-39-08 An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the SE corner of Dalton and Hudgens Street, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana from B-2A Business Park District to B-2A-E, Business Park/Extended Use District limited to “an adult dance studio” only, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (D/Wooley)

Having passed first reading on Jun 24, 2008 was read by title, and on motion, ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Walford, seconded by Councilman Bowman to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Long, and Wooley. 2.

16. Ordinance No. 76 of 2008: ZONING: C-40-08 An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the NE corner of Roberts Street and Hollywood Avenue, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana from R-3, Urban Multi-family Residence to B-3, Community Business District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (F/Shyne)

Having passed first reading on Jun 24, 2008 was read by title, and on motion, ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Bowman to adopt.

Councilman Shyne: Mr. Mayor, and I know I don’t have to make these comments. Is Cat Daddy still in the house back there?

Councilman Webb: Yeah, he’s back there.

Councilman Shyne: I almost said come on down. But I would ask the - - - is Ms. Bonnie Moore here?

Councilman Lester: She’s in the back. We can go get her Mr. Chairman.

Councilman Shyne: No I wouldn’t want you to - - -

Councilman Lester: But Mr. Hughey from her office is here.

Councilman Shyne: You don’t have to come forward, I just wanted to make this statement. What happened to the computers?

Ms. Johnson: The system went down Mr. Chairman.

Councilman Shyne: You know I can’t operate without my computer.

Mayor Glover: This is where the field levels out for you Mr. Shyne.

Councilman Shyne: I was about to ask the administration to make sure that this business development comes about. Because I think it will act as an incentive to other - - - Cat Daddy, I almost said ‘young’ business people, but we’re going to say ‘middle aged’ business people. But I think it’s needed in the area and anything that we can do to work with them, I would appreciate it.

Mayor Glover: Mr. Chairman do you mind if I invite Mr. Spurs and Wendell up front?

Councilman Shyne: Alright come on down! Did I get it right Mr. Mayor?

Mayor Glover: No, it’s ‘Come on’.

Councilman Shyne: Alright, alright.

Mayor Glover: Mr. Chairman, I want to just join you in expressing your appreciation for what it is that Clarence ‘Cat Daddy’ Spurs is bringing to that particular area of town, the Hollywood area. But the City of Shreveport in general. You’d have to be deaf, blind and dumb, not to know the history that I have with this gentleman. Anybody who watched the proceedings of the fall of 2006 knows by now what my favorite cake is. And where one of my favorite places to go and dine is. Now, I’m trying not to frequent as much as I used to, because I know this is a marathon and not a sprint.

When the people tell you that everything that comes through the door is picked and peeled, nothing is canned or processed or what have you, then that’s the kind of place you know you can kinda end up going and enjoying yourself. But Clarence ‘Cat Daddy’ Spurs is an icon in the City of Shreveport. He has done so much for so many people starting off in the music business and now, not only mastering it, but venturing into the food service and now retail area. He has a vision for the city, he has a love for the city, he has a genuine love for people. So, I’m honored to see him here. I’m honored to see him working with you and this City Council. I’m honored to see him working with this administration to add value and uplift the city as a whole. So I know he recently turned, I thought he was a much younger man. I had no idea that he was actually approaching a half century in age. (Inaudible) who know him and love him. I wasn’t able to be there, that particular night, because I was traveling on City business, but my wife Veronica was there to represent and present a proclamation recognizing the auspicious occasion. This is one of the first times I’ve seen him since then. So I wanted to get a chance to 1) wish him a belated birthday, and again thank you for all the great work that you’re doing on behalf of the City of Shreveport, and we wish you all the success in the world and we stand behind you 100%.

Councilman Shyne: Mr. Mayor, I just wanted to say this. When I was a young boy growing up, I guess I must have been 18 or 19, I used to go by the Hollywood Palace. That was operated by Clarence. But I can say Clarence and his brother Roy, now whether this is good or bad, Clarence and Roy helped to bring me to the City Council. So, we’re going to let them say whether that was good or bad. But that was back in the good ole days when we did politics the old fashion way. When we walked and knocked on doors and stood on street corners and passed out information, and Clarence, you’ve been icon in this community and we just want you to keep on and I want to make sure that this be your crowing glory. I’d like to see this economic development in Mooretown, which you are undertaking to do, is the kind of economic development that we need. It’s something that will enhance our community, and it’s something that will make our community look good in that area. So, I’m asking for a ‘Yes’ vote from all of my colleagues. Councilman Lester, I will yield to you.

Councilman Lester: I just want to say to Mr. Spurs, you know, and Mayor you’re absolutely correct, the food is outstanding. I want to know what he puts in the candied yams. Because it’s something about those yams. I probably don’t need to know, but I know it’s something about those yams that’s outstanding. But I will say one of the things that I am proud about, you know many times in your legislative career, you get to do some things that you believe will have an impact long lasting, but sometimes you don’t get to actually see it through the end of the process, and I’m excited about what you’re doing because I remember, and Councilman Walford was party to this. On the last Council, we worked with Bonnie Moore and her department to expand the scope of the EDI program beyond the municipal confines of just the Queensborough area, to allow those funds to be used in other parts of the city for worthwhile projects. And I’m very excited that that process is going to continue and the folks in the city are working with Cat Daddy to do what is going to be an outstanding project. Not only in the Hollywood and Mooretown area, but to show entrepreneurship throughout the width and breadth of our city, because as the price of gas increases, it’s going to be more and more important for people to revitalize their own areas, and many times, when you talk about revitalization, it almost gets to the level of colonization because you have people from the outside of the community coming in and setting up businesses and those dollars don’t turn over. But what he has done, this will be his third such enterprise in the very same community. So he knows the community, he knows what the people need, and this development will bring tremendous value and hire people from the neighborhood and keep some employment. But even more than that, show the young people of the neighborhood that there is another way to do things, and there is a different definition for success. And that you work hard and are dedicated to making good things happen, you can make good things happen. So I’m very excited about your project and what it’s going to mean, not only to you and your family, but to many other young people in the area that are watching. And I know that he has done an outstanding job with his restaurant. But has done outstanding in the field of business. Because I know since he’s been in the location he’s in, presently now on Hollywood, he has had a positive effect on the business owners immediately adjacent to them in terms of talking to them about cleaning up their businesses, offering a better product and I would not be surprised if there is not very shortly a Mooretown/Hollywood Business Association that he is president of. I fully expect those things to happen. And entrepreneurship is definitely the way to go. So I congratulate you in advance. So, thank you Mr. Chairman.

Councilman Shyne: And we’re going to make his uncle secretary. But Clarence I want you to do one thing for me. The next time you have a Blues show in tow, I want you to invite Tom Dark and Ron Webb, you hear?

Mr. Spurs: We got one coming up in August 31^st.

Councilman Shyne: Alright. Now , I’m going to hold you to that. I’m going to call you.

Councilwoman Bowman: Mr. Chairman, just one correction. Where is your car lot located?

Mr. Spurs: 3606 Jewella.

Councilwoman Bowman: And do you know where that is? Councilman Lester, that’s in District G.

Mr. Spurs: That’s in G. Trying to spread the love.

Councilwoman Bowman: Thank you. That’s what I’m talking about.

Mr. Spurs: Now you know we go back.

Councilman Shyne: But now make sure now the next time the Blues show, I’m going to call you and remind you, because both of them are Blues fans.

Mayor Glover: Mr. Chairman, I can’t speak for Councilman Webb, but now CAO Dark might tell you that I already have him singing the Blues as it is. So, I’m not quite sure if he needs the same kind of indoctrination. But I’m sure they would welcome the opportunity to go to a great Blues show.

Councilman Shyne: See if he goes to the Blues show, then he’ll know how to handle the Blues.

Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Long, and Wooley. 2.

Mayor Glover: Mr. Chairman, before you take your seat, I want to let you know that I’m going to carry on a tradition that I started with the appointment of Chief Whitehorn. And that is the first luncheon that I scheduled for Chief Whitehorn upon his appointment as Chief was at Cat Daddy’s. So Brian, check your cholesterol. You get ready, and we know that Chief Whitehorn’s cholesterol is always in great shape. We’re going to go and the three of us are going to dine at Cat Daddy’s before this week is over.

Mr. Spurs: That’s great. Be looking forward to seeing you.

Councilman Shyne: Where is Brian? Brian, make sure you carry a good appetite hear?

Mr. Spurs: Can I forewarn him?

Councilman Shyne: Please: When you eat this food, I hope you don’t have no fires to put out, because you’re going to be looking for somewhere to go lay down and go to sleep.

Councilman Shyne: And he will put a little weight on you.

Mayor Glover Mr. Chairman, he’s already hungry, because Tom won’t let him eat in Council Meeting.

Councilman Shyne: I wonder whose eating in Council Meeting.

17. Ordinance No. 77 of 2008: ZONING: C-41-08 An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the west side of Klug Pines Road, 325 feet south of Westport Avenue, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana from R-1D, Urban One-Family Residence District to B-3, Community Business District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (G/Bowman)

Having passed first reading on Jun 24, 2008 was read by title, and on motion, ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Bowman, seconded by Councilman Walford to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lester, Walford, Webb, Shyne, and Bowman. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmen Long, and Wooley. 2.

The adopted ordinances and amendments follow:

Amendment No. 2 to Ordinance No. 60 of 2008 Relative to ENACTING SECTIONS 10-8, 10-65(e), 10-102(e), 10-159 AND 10-186 AND TO AMEND AND REENACT SECTION 10-68 OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

Delete the ordinance as introduced and substitute the attached ordinance.

Explanation of amendment:

1. Changes the training requirements for the required security guards.

2. Limits the requirement for surveillance cameras to bars/lounges whose customer count at any one time exceeds 200 persons.

3. Adds requirement for security guards to obtain a Security Guard alcoholic beverage handling employee card.

4. Adds a requirement that each establishment shall maintain an establishment policy handbook, which contains the provisions of the 56 Point Best Practices Plan. The policy book must be distributed to all employees and Management must require employees to acknowledge receipt of the handbook.

5. Inserts a technical amendment to clarify that the requirement for security guards when more than 75 patrons are present applies only in the B-4 Central Business District.

ORDINANCE NO. 60 OF 2008

AN ORDINANCE TO ENACT SECTIONS 10-8, 10-65(e), 10-102(e), 10-159 AND 10-186 AND TO AMEND AND REENACT SECTION 10-68 OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened that Sections 10-8, 10-65(e), 10-102(e), 10-159, and 10-186 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport are hereby enacted and Section 10-68 is hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows:

Section 10-8. Designation of Manager of Alcohol Establishment

a. General Manager. A general manager shall be designated for each alcohol establishment and his name shall be included in the alcohol permit application. The Shreveport Police Department shall be notified of any change in the general manager position by filing a supplemental alcohol permit application in accordance with the provisions of SCC 10-42.

b. On-Duty Manager. The name of the on-duty manager shall be displayed in seventy-two point letters sharply contrasting with the background color of the placard. The placard shall be at least four inches by twelve inches in size. The placard may contain interchangeable inserts or be a dry eraser style board.

c. Identification to Law Enforcement Agencies. All managers referenced herein shall identify themselves to any law enforcement agents upon request.

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Section 10-65. Required: application

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(e) It shall be unlawful for any employee working in the capacity of a security guard in the B-4 Central Business District to perform security duties pursuant to the requirements of this chapter unless such employee has in his or her possession a current valid “Security Guard“ alcohol beverage handling employee card.. When making application, applicants must provide a valid Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners Classroom Training Verification Form signed by a certified instructor or valid P.O.S.T certification identification card.. This card is issued solely for the identification of security guards and will not permit the bearer to perform any other duties.

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Section 10-102. Prohibited acts on retail sales premises generally.

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(e) All alcohol establishments shall maintain an establishment policy handbook. The handbook, at the minimum, must contain the provisions of the 56 Point Best Practices Plan. The policy book shall be in the premises at all times and a copy shall be distributed to all employees required to possess an Alcohol Beverage Card. Management shall require employees to acknowledge receipt of the handbook.

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Section 10-159. Employee Identification

All employees of an alcohol establishment shall maintain on their person and on file at the establishment a form of photographic identification as defined by SCC 10-158 (b).

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Section 10-186. B-4 Central Business District, Security Requirements for Bars/Lounges

a. Security Guards. All bars/lounges located within the B-4 Central Business District shall have a minimum of one trained security guard, as specified in Section 10-186(b), in every premise when 75 or more patrons are present at the same time. There shall be one additional trained security guard for every additional 75 club patrons present. There shall be one (1) trained security person designated as security supervisor for every five (5) trained security guards present on the premises. Any full time trained security supervisor shall be included when counting the total number of trained security guards required.

6. b. Certification. Security guards required under subsection (a) shall be trained, pursuant to La. R .S. 37:3284 and Louisiana Administrative Code Title 46 Part LIX, Section 403 of the Board’s Rules and Regulations or hold a current Louisiana Police Officer Standardization Test (P.O.S.T.) certification. Security Guards shall obtain an Alcohol Beverage Ordinance Employee Card pursuant to Section 10-65 of this code.

7. c. Surveillance Systems/Cameras. All bars/lounges located within the B-4 Central Business District and whose customer count at any one time exceeds 200 persons, shall maintain properly working digital cameras which shall be mounted at all entrances and exits. The cameras shall be in the active record mode any time the establishment is open for business and for one half hour (1/2) after closing. The recorded information shall be maintained for a minimum of fourteen (14) days and will made readily available to law enforcement agencies upon request.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provisions or item of this ordinance or the application

thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

(This amendment was adopted at the June 24, 2008 meeting.)

Amendment No. 3 to Ordinance No. 60 of 2008

Relative to ENACTING SECTIONS 10-8, 10-65(e), 10-102(e), 10-159 AND 10-186 AND TO AMEND AND REENACT SECTION 10-68 OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

Before the first BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED paragraph, insert the following:

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance shall become effective on October 6, 2008.

Amendment No. 4 to Ordinance No. 60 of 2008

Relative to ENACTING SECTIONS 10-8, 10-65(e), 10-102(e), 10-159 AND 10-186 AND TO AMEND AND REENACT SECTION 10-68 OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

Amend Section 10-186(c) to read as follows:

c. Surveillance Systems/Cameras. All bars/lounges located within the B-4 Central Business District and whose customer count at any one time exceeds 200 persons, shall maintain properly working digital cameras which shall be mounted at all entrances, exits and any internal stairway or elevator when either a stairway or elevator must be used to enter or exit the establishment. The cameras shall be in the active record mode any time the establishment is open for business and for one half hour (1/2) after closing. The recorded information shall be maintained for a minimum of fourteen (14) days and will made readily available to law enforcement agencies upon request.

ORDINANCE NO. 65 OF 2008

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2008 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

By:

WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the 2008 Capital Improvements Budget to provide additional project funding and for other purposes.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal session convened, that Ordinance No. 160 of 2007, the 2008 Capital Improvements Budget, be further amended and re-enacted as follows:

In Program E (Water Improvements):

Increase the appropriation for West 70^th Street Water Main Relocation (08E001) by $800,000. Funding source is 2005 URB.

Increase the appropriation for Flournoy-Lucas & Ellerbe Roads Water Main Relocation (08E002) by $1,340,900. Funding sources are $1,140,900 from State Funds and $200,000 from 2005 URB.

Establish a project entitled Hilry Huckaby Drive Utility Improvements (08E003) and fund it at $220,000 from 2005 URB.

In Program I (Fire Improvements):

Increase the appropriation for Construct Fire Station #22 (04-I001) by $19,700. Funding source is 2003 GOB.

Adjust totals and subtotals accordingly.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the remainder of Ordinance 160 of 2007, as amended, shall remain in full force and effect.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications; and, to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

Amendment # 1 to Ordinance No. 65 of 2008

AMEND THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS:

In Program A (Buildings and Improvements):

Increase the appropriation for New Office Building - Operational Services (08A001) by $250,000. Funding source is Riverfront Development.

Decrease the appropriation for Downtown One-Stop Shop Building (08A002) by $250,000. Funding source is Riverfront Development.

Adjust all totals and subtotals accordingly.

ORDINANCE NO. 66 OF 2008

AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE AND ESTABLISH A NO PARKING

ZONE BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:30 AM AND 9:00 AM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY ON BOTH SIDES OF THORNHILL AVENUE BETWEEN KINGS HIGHWAY AND STEPHENSON STREET AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BY:

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in

legal and regular session convened that it shall hereafter be unlawful for anyone to park any

vehicle between the hours of 7:30 am and 9:00 am Monday through Friday on either side

of Thornhill Avenue between Kings Highway and Stephenson Street.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or

the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or

applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or

applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts

thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

ORDINANCE NO. 67 OF 2008

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REPLACING ORDINANCE NO. 99 OF 1964 PERTAINING TO STOP INTERSECTIONS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BY:

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened that Ordinance No. 99 of 1964 pertaining to stop intersections, is hereby amended and replaced to read as follows:

ORDINANCE NO. 99 OF 1964

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SECTION I: BE IT ORDAINED By the City Council of the City of Shreveport in regular and legal session convened, that the following intersections are hereby made and created stop intersections:

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16. Fannin and Douglas Street. Stop at Fannin Street

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BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.

BE IR FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

ORDINANCE NO. 68 OF 2008

AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE AND ESTABLISH FANNIN STREET FROM PETE HARRIS DRIVE TO DOUGLAS STREET AS A ONE WAY STREET, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

BY:

BE IT ORDAINED By the City Council of the City of Shreveport in regular and legal session convened, that Fannin Street from its intersection with Pete Harris Drive to its intersection with Douglas Street is hereby created and established as a one way street and it shall hereafter be unlawful for any person to operate any vehicle in any direction other than northeasterly.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Ordinance No. 270 of 1994 pertaining to Fannin Street from Pete Harris Drive to Common Street as a one way street, and all other ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

ORDINANCE NO. 72 OF 2008

BY:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT ZONING ORDINANCE, BY REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NE CORNER OF WALKER AND COLQUITT ROADS, SHREVEPORT CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM B-2, NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT TO B-2-A, BUSINESS PARK DISTRICT AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

SECTION I: BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the zoning classification of property located on the NE corner of Walker and Colquitt Roads, legally described as Lot 1, less the north 182 feet thereof, Dean Terrace Unit #8, less the R/W 161409-53-4, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, be and the same is hereby changed from B-2, Neighborhood Business District to B-2A, Business Park District.

SECTION II: THAT the rezoning of the property described herein is subject to compliance with the following stipulation:

1. Development of the property shall be in substantial accord with the revised site plan submitted with any significant changes or additions requiring further review and approval by the Planning Commission. No permits shall be issued until the revised site plan and/or replatting of lots has been approved by the MPC Director or the Planning Commission

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

ORDINANCE NO. 73 OF 2008

BY:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT ZONING ORDINANCE, BY REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF WORK STREET, 900 FEET NORTH OF HOLLYWOOD AVENUE, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM I-1, LIGHT INDUSTRY DISTRICT TO I-2, HEAVY INDUSTRY DISTRICT AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

SECTION I: BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the zoning classification of property located on the east side of Work Street, 900 feet north of Hollywood Avenue, legally described as Lot 1, less the south 15 feet thereof, Hollywood Industrial Acres, less the east 20 feet thereof for drainage, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, be and the same is hereby changed from I-1, Light Industry District to I-2, Heavy Industry District.

SECTION II: THAT the rezoning of the property described herein is subject to compliance with the following stipulation:

1. Development of the property shall be in substantial accord with the revised site plan submitted with any significant changes or additions requiring further review and approval by the Planning Commission.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

ORDINANCE NO. 76 OF 2008

BY:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT ZONING ORDINANCE, BY REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NE CORNER OF ROBERTS STREET AND HOLLYWOOD AVENUE, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-3, URBAN, MULTIFAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT, TO B-3, COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

SECTION I: BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the zoning classification of Lots 46, 47, 48, and 49, College Park Subdivision, property located on the NE corner of Roberts Street and Hollywood Avenue, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, be and the same is hereby changed from R-3, Urban, Multi-family Residence District to B-3, Community Business District.

SECTION II: THAT the rezoning of the property described herein is subject to compliance with the following stipulations:

1. Development of the property shall be in substantial accord with the site plan submitted with any significant changes or additions requiring further review and approval by the Planning Commission.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

ORDINANCE NO. 77 OF 2008

BY:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT ZONING ORDINANCE, BY REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF KLUG PINES ROAD, 325 FEET SOUTH OF WESTPORT DRIVE, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-1D, URBAN, ONE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO B-3, COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

SECTION I: BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the zoning classification of property located on the west side of Klug Pines Road, 325 feet south of Westport Drive, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, legally described below, be and the same is hereby changed, from R-1D, Urban, Multifamily Residence District to B-3, Community Business District.

A 2 acre tract on the west side of Klug Pines Road being a portion of Lot 10, Nichols Subdivision, Sect. 23, T17N, R15W, more fully described as: From the SE corner of said Lot 10 run N8˚23’50”W along the west R/W of Klug Pines Road a distance of 257.59 feet to the POB. Thence from said POB run S87˚30’57”W a distance of 437.93 feet; thence run N8˚23’50”W a distance of 200 feet to the south line of LA Baptist University site; thence run N87˚30’57”E along common line a distance of 437.93 feet to said W’ly R/W line of Klug Pines Road; Thence run S8˚23’50”E along said R/W a distance of 200 feet to the POB. Said tract containing 2 acres +/-.

SECTION II: THAT the rezoning of the property described herein is subject to compliance with the following stipulations:

Development of the property shall be in substantial accord with the site plan submitted with

any significant changes or additions requiring further review and approval by the Planning Commission.

A revised landscape plan with the plant schedule shall be submitted to and approved by the Zoning Administrator prior to the issuance of any permits.

3. A recorded subdivision of this lot shall be required prior to the issuance of any permits.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

ORDINANCE NO. 78 OF 2008

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2008 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

By:

WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the 2008 Capital Improvements Budget to provide additional project funding and for other purposes.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal session convened, that Ordinance No. 160 of 2007, the 2008 Capital Improvements Budget, be further amended and re-enacted as follows:

In Program B (Parks Improvements):

Establish a project entitled Southern Hills Park Tennis Court Repairs (08-B001) and fund it at $150,000 from 2003 GOB.

Adjust totals and subtotals accordingly.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the remainder of Ordinance 160 of 2007, as amended, shall remain in full force and effect.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications; and, to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

1. Ordinance No. 204 of 2006: An ordinance amending the 2006 Budget for the Riverfront Development Special Revenue fund and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Disparity Study) (A/Lester) (Introduced November 14, 2006 – Tabled December 12, 2006)

2. Ordinance No. 205 of 2006: An ordinance amending the 2006 Capital Improvements Budget and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Introduced November 14, 2006 – Tabled December 12, 2006)

3. Resolution No. 51 of 2007: A resolution supporting the Employee Free Choice Act, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (Tabled May 8, 2007)

4. Ordinance No. 122 of 2006: Amending portions of Chapter 90 of the Code of Ordinances relative to traffic and vehicles and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Lester) (Tabled September 11, 2007)

5. Ordinance No. 32 of 2008: An ordinance to amend and reenact portions of Division 3 of Article V of Chapter 26 of the Code of Ordinances relative to Retained Risk and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (Tabled April 22, 2008)

6. Ordinance No. 24 of 2008: Amending Chapter 42 of the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances to add Article XI relative to operation of a rendering plant or transfer center within the City of Shreveport and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (Tabled May 13, 2008)

7. Ordinance No. 40 of 2008: Amending and reenacting Section 26-211 of the Code of Ordinances relative to City Contracts, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (B/Walford) (Tabled May 27, 2008)

8. PROPERTY STANDARDS APPEALS:

HBO0700145 – 426 Woodrow, Shreveport, LA (F/Shyne) Mr. Adrian Gerard Gallion, 124 Carroll Street, Shreveport, LA 71105 (C/Long) (Postponed February 25, 2008 until August 25, 2008)

HBO0700081 – 1062 Dalzell Street, Shreveport, LA (B/Walford) Mr. Stanley W. Burke, III, 8848 Youree Drive, Shreveport, LA 71115 (D/Wooley)(Postponed June 23, 2008 until July 21, 2008)

HBO0700137 – 1919 Walnut Street, Shreveport, LA (A/Lester); Ms. Ethel J. Reed, 4745 McDaniel Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109 (F/Shyne) (Postponed February 25, 2008 until August 25, 2008)

PSD0700065 - 2513 Dupont Street, Shreveport, LA (B/Walford); Mr. David Bates, 2509 Dupont Street, Shreveport, La 71103 (B/Walford) (Postponed ,July 7, 2008 until September 22, 2008 )

PSD0700243 - 129 Stoner Ave, Shreveport, LA (B/Walford); Mr. Raul Perez, Jr. 226 Cattail Trail, Benton, LA 71006 )(Postponed May 12, 2008 until August 11, 2008)

PSD0700170 – 610 Terrell Drive (D/Wooley); Mr. Bobby Player, 3110 Logan Street, Shreveport, LA 71103 (G/Bowman) (Postponed June 23, 2008 until August 11, 2008)

PSD0700347 – 4129 Theo Street/4709 Norton (F/Shyne): Mr. Johnny Myles, 1041 Sheridan Street, Shreveport, La 71104 (B/Walford) (Postponed May 12, 2008 until November 10, 2008)

PSD0700058: 557 Egan Street, Shreveport, LA (B/Walford) Mr. Daniel Markulus, 853 Robinson Place, Shreveport, LA (B/Walford) (Postponed June 23, 2008 until September 22, 2008)

PSD0700214: 2732 Logan Street. Shreveport, LA (G/Bowman) Willie Robinson, 6915 Quilen Rd, Shreveport, LA (E/Webb) (Postponed July 7, 2008 until September 22, 2008)

PSD0700431: 2827 Summer Grove, Shreveport, LA (E/Webb) Rickey Herren, 1683 Kuehler Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130 (Postponed June 9, 2008 until September 8, 2008)

PSD0700131: 1530 Arlington Good Samaritan Funeral Home, Inc., Shreveport, La (A/Lester) Mr. Winnifred Jackson, 2200 Laurel St, Shreveport, La (A/Lester) (Tabled June 9, 2008)

NEW BUSINESS

Councilman Lester: Mr. Chairman, I have that group that’s here and wanted to make that presentation to the Council. I don’t know at what point the Chairman would entertain allowing them to come and do their power point presentation.

Councilman Shyne: Why don’t we do it under communications. Let me ask this, how long is it?

Councilman Lester: It’s about 4 maybe 5 speakers, and they want to speak three minutes a piece. And that’s why I didn’t want to prolong it in the very beginning, because it’s about a 20 minute presentation.

Councilman Shyne: Is that the group that we’re looking at right there?

Councilman Lester: No, that’s another group that will come I would imagine after that.

Councilman Walford: Lets put them all in Public Comments.

Councilman Shyne: Right. I tell you what, let’s - - - we’re going to put all of you in Public Comments so that we can not, I almost used the word discriminate.

Councilman Lester: We don’t do that here.

Councilman Shyne: Right.

REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES

Councilwoman Bowman: Just a reminder the Public Safety Committee will meet on the 23^rd at 3:30 in the Mayor’s Conference Room. 3:30, the 23^rd in the Mayor’s conference, a Public Safety Meeting.

Councilman Shyne: I don’t know whether you’re going to do this under Communications, but I wanted to ask you, and I wanted you to repeat this. Because yesterday, I gave out a new title. Of course Mr. Thompson said, that I legally could not do that. It was somebody sitting in your seat, and I called him the Deputy Mayor. You know who it is, and he smiled, and of course Mr. Thompson told me that I couldn’t do that. So, I’m going to ask you, I don’t know whether you want to it under Communications or whether you want to make the observation at this point. I believe Mr. Dark said something about on the 16^th that you would be having somebody coming up from the Ethics Board, while we’re on TV. Because you might have some Board Members or you might have somebody.

Mayor Glover: Thank you Mr. Chairman, and you are correct. I know that a charter scholar like yourself would know that our system of government doesn’t allow for a Deputy Mayor, although it’s a term that sometimes is used to describe Mayoral Assistants. But Chief of Staff Sibley on yesterday during Work Session referenced on the 16^th of this month, of July, that we have scheduled a briefing starting at 11:00 here in these Chambers for Council Members, Mayoral Staff, members of all the various boards and commissions, City Hall staffers, because we all generally are aware that a wide range of ethics issues were addressed during this last regular session. There were others that were addressed prior to that during the special session this year. And the reality of it is. Is that right now, it’s all about as clear as mud. A good bit of it has resulted in the resignations in masque of our Ethics in Baton Rouge, what was at one point an 11 member board. I think the last I heard it was down to two members. We’ve lost a quorum for our DDA Board (Downtown Development Authority) and others. We’ve lost members of other committees as well, and that’s happening all across the state and lots of folks simply resigned prophylactically on the 30^th of June. Just simply to safeguard themselves from being subject to these new laws. We’re still trying to sort out exactly what the implications of them are. We know that we’ve got a considerable number of positions to now fill. And if we’re going to be able to get those filled, we’ve got to be able to put people in a situation to at least know what they’re going to be subject to. And obviously I and you all in your elected capacity need to have an appreciation of what our new level of responsibility will be as well. So, on the 16^th of July, starting at 11:00 here in these Chambers, City Attorney Terri Scott will be in a position to make that presentation. We’ll have others I think on hand as well. But also make that presentation to answer questions and we’ll do so on an ongoing basis to make sure that people understand exactly what the new playing field is at least until the new legislature and the Governor get a chance to reconvene themselves and decide what they may have in store for us next in this regard.

Councilman Shyne: Thank you. Since you mentioned Terri’s name, Terri I gave Jim Holt - - - I commended him, and he said I needed to commend you, so I took it back from him. I told Jim, I don’t have a problem taking things back. I almost said growing up, we used to say I was an Indian giver. When you give something and take it back, I could be guilty of doing that. Because I will give something and take it back. But I do want to let you know that I appreciate the information that you got about on Bethune. And there will be a celebration out at Fairlawn this evening, and it will be because of your hard work. And Mr. Mayor, again you made an excellent choice in selecting Terri Scott as our lead City Attorney. Ms. Scott, thank you.

Mayor Glover: Thank you Mr. Chairman.

CLERK’S REPORT

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

ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at approximately 8:19 p.m.

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//s// Joe Shyne, Chairman

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