The following members were present: Councilmen Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener (arrived at
3:15), Shyne, and Burrell. 6. Absent: Councilman Huckaby. 1.
The Council met and set the following agenda for the February 23, 1999, agenda:
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Public Hearings:
Resolution No. 18 of 1999: Approving a Restoration Tax Abatement for 719 Edwards St.
(Lee Hardware) Shreveport Renewal Limited Partnership c/o Historic Restoration, Inc.
(A/Huckaby)
2. Resolution No. 19 of 1999: Approving a Restoration Tax Abatement for 307 Crockett St.
(United Jeweler) Shreveport Renewal Limited Partnership c/o Historic Restoration, Inc.
(A/Huckaby)
Confirmations and/or Appointments:
SPAR Council, District A: Mr. Carl A. Pierson (reappointment)
Shreve Memorial Library Board: Mrs. Sally D. Montgomery.
CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION.
TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to March 9):
RESOLUTIONS:
32 Authorizing application for the 1999 Weed and Seed Demonstration Grant and any
companion funds offered by the U. S. Dept. of Justice.
ORDINANCES:
23 Closing and abandoning all the remaining alley in Block "G", Gladstone Sub'd. running
between Wheeless Ave. and Centenary Blvd. and between Rutherford St. and Kings Hwy.
(B/Stewart)
TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:
RESOLUTIONS:
24 Authorizing application with the LA Commission on Law Enforcement for the Act 562 Fund
program.
25 Authorizing the waiver of the entire building rental fee for the Convention Hall for the
National Women's Political Caucus of NW LA to hold a workshop and luncheon in conjunction
with Celebration of Women Week. (E/Spigener)
26 Authorizing the waiver of the entire building rental fee for the Exposition Hall for Bass Life
to hold its annual banquet. (B/Stewart)
27 Authorizing the waiver of the entire building rental fee for the Exposition Hall to allow the
Associated General Contractors to hold a Construction/Design Conference and Expo on March
10-11, 1999. (B/Stewart)
28 Authorizing the waiver of the entire building rental fee for the Municipal Auditorium for the
Shreveport Regional Sports Authority to hold the State Golden Gloves. (G/Burrell)
31 Authorizing expropriation proceedings against property situated in the Lakeside Area Paving (Missouri St.) Project, Parcel No. P-1. (G/Burrell)
ORDINANCES:
13 Closing and abandoning a triangular shaped portion of Creswell Avenue in the NW
intersection with Pierremont Road. (B/Stewart)
REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:
RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE OR WHICH REQUIRE
ONLY ONE READING:
18 Approving a Restoration Tax Abatement for 719 Edwards St. (Lee Hardware) Shreveport
Renewal Limited Partnership c/o Historic Restoration, Inc. (A/Huckaby)
19 Approving a Restoration Tax Abatement for 307 Crockett St. (United Jeweler) Shreveport
Renewal Limited Partnership c/o Historic Restoration, Inc. (A/Huckaby)
INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (not to be adopted prior to March 9):
33 Accepting the best bid submitted for the purchase of $39,985,000 of GOB, Series 1999 of the
City of Shreveport.
34 Authorizing the incurring of debt and issuance of $39,985,000 of GOB, Series 1999 of the
City of Shreveport.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to March 9):
24 ZONING: C-5-99, COLTON SANDERS, S/side of Bert Kouns, 1,115' E of Kingston Road
from B-2 to B-3, car wash and parking lot for storage of boats and recreational vehicles, etc.
(D/Serio)
25 ZONING: C-6-99, ROLANDO ROBLEDO, 2421 Midway from R-1D to B-3 with MPC
approval, automotive repair business and to live in the existing residence. (F/Shyne)
* 26 Amending Chapter 90 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport relative to
parking by City Officials in parking in meter zones.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE (numbers are assigned
ordinances numbers):
9 ZONING APPEAL: C-1-99, THE YORKSHIRE LTD. PARTNERSHIP, North side of Hearne
Ave., 300' east of Forum Dr. from I-1 to R-3, 84-unit apartment development. (A/Huckaby)
(Postponed on 2-9)
15 Amending Chapter 90 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport relative to parking
by City Council Members in parking meter zones. (F/Shyne)
16 Amending the 1999 Community Development Special Revenue Fund to appropriate carry-over funds.
17 Amending the 1999 budget for Police Grants Special Revenue fund to appropriate carry over
funds.
18 Amending the 1999 Metropolitan Planning Commission budget to reflect an increased
contribution from Caddo Parish.
19 Amending the 1999 Capital Improvements Budget (Pierre Ave. at Myrtle drainage repairs).
(B/Stewart)
20 Amending Article II of Chapter 74 of the Code relative to Solid Waste Collection.
21 To create and establish a stop intersection at the intersection of Bernstein St. and Oakdale St.
(C/Carmody)
22 Enacting Chapter 2, Article IV., Division II of the Code titled Fire Dept. Management
Analyst.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Ordinance No. 210 of 1998: To repeal Sec. 10-143, relative to sale for consumption
prohibited at places where gasoline or motor fuel is sold. (D/Serio) (Tabled on Jan. 11, 1999)
Ordinance No. 211 of 1998: ZONING: C-64-98, QUERBES LAND CO; N side of E
70th St. between Sand Beach Bayou and Bayou Pierre from R-A to B-2 and B-3, shopping
center. (C/Carmody) (Tabled on Nov. 10, 1998 and Postponed on Nov. 24, 1998)
3. Liquor and Beer permit: Lo-Mart, 4450 Sport Blanchard Hwy. [Tabled on Jan. 11 for 90 days
(April 11, 1999)] (A/Huckaby)
NEW BUSINESS:
1. ABO Card appeal: Kimberly Moore (Rescheduled until March 8).
REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES.
CLERK'S REPORT:
Letters of Appeal:
1. BAC-8-99, PHILLIP SCROGGINS, 1548 Madison St., Special Exception use in a B-3
District, convenience store with packaged beer and wine sales. (A/Huckaby) (not to be
considered prior to March 9)
BAC-9-99, PHILLIP SCROGGINS, 1548 Madison St., Special Exception use in a B-3
District, packaged liquor store. (A/Huckaby) (not to be considered prior to March 9)
3. BAC-14-99, R. A. REALTY DEVELOPMENT GROUP LLC, 4500 blk. Youree Drive,
Special Exception Use in a B-2 & SPI-3 (B-3) District, drug store with a separate liquor store.
(C/Carmody) (not to be considered prior to March 9)
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 Feb. 9, 1999
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 Shyne, seconded
by Councilman Burrell and approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Stewart,
Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Huckaby.
1.
/s/John David Stewart, Chairman
/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council