The Administrative Conference of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Chairman James Green at 3:10 p.m., Monday, August 24, 1998, in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 1234 Texas Avenue. Invocation was given by Councilman Stewart.
On roll call, the following members were present: Councilmen Cooper (arrived at 3:47),
Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell (arrived at 3:40). 7. Absent: None.
The Council met and set the following agenda for the August 25, 1998, agenda:
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Awards, Recognition of Distinguished Guests and Communications of the Mayor which are
required by law.
182 A resolution to recognize and congratulate Carlos G. Spaht, II for his
accomplishments. (G/Burrell)
Public Hearing.
Confirmations and/or Appointments: None.
CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION.
TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to
Sept. 8):
RESOLUTIONS:
193 Authorizing employment of special legal counsel to represent the City (Price
Barker, Ella Friddle v. City of Shreveport).
ORDINANCES: None.
TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:
RESOLUTIONS:
175 Authorizing the employment of special legal counsel to represent the City (Neil T.
Erwin, Energy Management Corp. v. City).
176 Authorizing waiver of the building rental fee for use of the Convention Hall and
the Civic Theater by the American Orchid Society in conjunction with its National
Convention and Show, October 19-24, 1999.
183 Authorizing connection of 9647 Norris Ferry Rd. to the City's water and sewer
system. (D/Serio)
184 Authorizing expropriation proceedings against property situated in the Ockley Ditch
Improvements, Phase V, Parcel No. P-6. (B/Stewart)
185 Authorizing expropriation proceedings against property situated in the David Raines
Road Paving Project, Parcel No. P-36. (A/Cooper)
186 Authorizing expropriation proceedings against property situated in the David Raines
Road Paving Project, Parcel No. P-37. (A/Cooper)
187 Authorizing expropriation proceedings against property situated in the David Raines
Road Paving Project, Parcel No. P-38. (A/Cooper)
188 Authorizing expropriation proceedings against property situated in the David Raines
Road Paving Project, Parcel No. P-40. (A/Cooper)
ORDINANCES: None.
REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:
RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE OR WHICH REQUIRE ONLY ONE READING:
164 Closing to vehicular thru traffic a portion of Drexel Dr. (an area between the 736
and 737 addresses). (C/Hightower) (Postponed - 8-11)
177 Authorizing execution of a joint funding agreement in the amount of $45,000 between
the City and the Geological Survey/U. S. Dept. of Interior, for the second year of a
limnological survey of Cross Lake.
178 Authorizing an agreement between the City and KPMG Peat Marwick for an external
audit of the City for fiscal year January 1, 1998 through December 31, 1998.
180 Authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Red River Rally Inc. to hold
the Red River Rally Balloon Festival.
181 Changing the name of David Raines Road to Hersey D. Wilson Boulevard. (A/Cooper)
189 Changing the name of Enterprise Dr. to Healthplex Dr. (D/Serio)
190 Stating the City's endorsement of Etheredge Electric Co., Inc. for participation in
the LA Enterprise Zone Program. (G/Burrell)
191 Stating the City's endorsement of Tecstar, Inc. for participation in the LA
Enterprise Zone Program. (E/Spigener)
192 Stating the City's endorsement of Advanced Injection Molding Co., LLC for
participation in the LA Enterprise Zone Program. (G/Burrell)
* 193 To make application to the U. S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Develop. to become
designated as an Empowerment Zone/Enterprise Community.
INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (not to be adopted prior to Sept. 8): None.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to Sept. 8):
169 Amending the 1998 Capital Improvements Budget to fund the City
Council Office Renovation, Building Maintenance, City-wide drainage projects, and
Pierremont Park Drainage - Gilbert/Evangeline.
170 Amending the 1998 budget for the Riverfront Development Special Revenue
Fund to fund the African American Multicultural Tourism Commission. (G/Burrell)
171 ANNEXATION: Tag No. 97-02: Tract of land located south of the Williamson Way Rd. In
the NW/4 of Sec. 15 (T16N-R14W) (E/Spigener)
172 ANNEXATION: Tag No. 97-03: Tract of land located along the East Flournoy Lucas Rd.
between Youree Dr. and the East Kings Highway, in the SW/4 of Sec. 3 (T16N-R13W).
(D/Serio)
173 ZONING: C-51-98, BILL WEINER, West side of Hearne Ave., 200' north of Waggoner from
B-2 to B-3, B-3 development. (F/Green)
174 ZONING: C-53-98, KEITHA DICKSON, U. L. COLEMAN CO., LTD., SE corner of W 70th
St. and Steeple Chase Plaza Dr from B-2 to B-3; Brake-O automotive repair shop.
(G/Burrell)
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE (numbers are assigned ordinances numbers):
154 ZONING APPEAL: C-45-98, MITCHELL R & TAMMY JOE SIMMONS/ SIMMONS GLOBAL
INVESTMENT, INC., 8400 Roosevelt from R-A to R-A-E, office use with approval for a
residence. (E/Spigener) (Postponed 8-11)
167 Amending Chapter 34 of the Code relative to flood prevention and protection.
(B/Stewart)
168 Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport by adding Section 2-250
to require the Police Department to report certain personnel findings and actions.
(A/Cooper)
166 Authorizing and providing for an encroachment within the block bounded by Texas, Edwards, Travis, and Marshall Streets. (A/Cooper) (not to be adopted prior to 9-8)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Ordinance No. 46 of 1995 by Mr. Stewart: To revise the membership of the Board of
Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System. (Tabled on 6-13-95)
2. Ordinance No. 90 of 1995: Amending Sec. 30-92 of the Code relative to fireworks.
(F/Green) (Tabled on 2-27-96)
3. Ordinance No. 61 of 1996: Amending the Code by adding Div.5, Art. V, Chap. 26
relative to establishing a Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund. (D/Serio)
(Tabled on 7-9-96)
4. Resolution No. 94 of 1997: Renaming Airport Park the "Maurice 'Blimp' Monroe
Park." (F/Green) (Tabled on 5-27-97)
NEW BUSINESS:
ABO Card Appeals:
a. Courtney Helms b. Derrick Lamon McCurty c. Emily Lee West
d. Desiree L. Buie e. Terri Ellis Boykin f. Yolanda Santiago
g. Sultan Ahmed *h. Annette Wilson * i. Joshua B. Lehmann
REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES.
CLERK'S REPORT:
Letter of Appeal: BAC-93-98, PAUL CORNELIUS, 8913 Rosedown Pl.; variance in side yard setback in an R-1D District, storage building. (E/Spigener) (not to be considered prior to 9-8)
COMMUNICATIONS and MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS (Council resolves itself into
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE to consider the following):
Approval of the minutes of the Committee of the Whole of August 11, 1998.
Communications of the Mayor
Communications from the Council Members
Public Comments
Miscellaneous Matters
THE COMMITTEE RISES AND REPORTS (reconvenes Regular Council Meeting).
ADJOURNMENT.
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"*" indicates added at Administrative Conference on motion by Councilman
Hightower, seconded by Councilman Spigener. Motion approved by the following vote:
Councilmen Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, and Green. 5. Nays: None. Absent:
Councilmen Cooper and Burrell. 2.
/s/James Edward Green, Chairman
/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council