SUMMARY MINUTES

SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL

ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE

JULY 27, 1998

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, July 27, 1998, in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 1234 Texas Avenue. Invocation was given by Councilman Spigener. On roll call, the following members were present: Councilmen Stewart, Hightower, Serio (arrived at 3:15), Spigener, Green and Burrell (arrived at 3:14). 6. Absent: Councilman Cooper. 1.

The Council met and set the following agenda for the July 28, 1998, agenda:

Public Hearing.

Confirmations and/or Appointments:

Shreveport Regional Sports Authority reappointments: Mr. Robert A. Nichols, Ms. Sharon L. McCullar and Dr. Leonard C. Barnes.

Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board reappointment: Mr. James C. Gardner, Jr.

CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION.

TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to August 11):

RESOLUTIONS: None.

ORDINANCES:

164 Closing and abandoning a portion of a 10 foot wide dedicated utility servitude in and adjacent to Lot 20 of the Southern Trace, Phase IV, Section X-D, Subdivision and accepting the dedication for various utility servitudes in the Southern Trace, Phase IV, Section X-F, Sub'd. (D/Serio)

TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:

RESOLUTIONS:

139 Authorizing the waiver of the entire building rental fee for Expo Hall to allow Quail Unlimited, Inc. to hold its annual banquet. (C/Hightower)

146 Authorizing connection of 10866 Norris Ferry Rd. to the City's water system. (D/Serio)

147 Authorizing connection of 10065 Norris Ferry Rd. to the City's water system. (D/Serio)

148 Authorizing institution of expropriation proceedings against property situated in connection with the Ockley Ditch Improvements Project, Parcel Nos. P-1, P-3 and T-2. (B/Stewart)

149 Authorizing institution of expropriation proceedings against property situated in connection with the David Raines Road Paving Project, Parcel No. 45. (A/Cooper)

150 Authorizing institution of expropriation proceedings against property situated in connection with the Stoner Hill Paving Project, Parcel Nos. R-17, T-16, and T-17. (B/Stewart)

151 Authorizing institution of expropriation proceedings against property situated in connection with the Stoner Hill Paving Project, Parcel Nos. R-28 & T-28. (B/Stewart)

152 Authorizing institution of expropriation proceedings against property situated in connection with the Stoner Hill Paving Project, Parcel Nos. R-29 and T-29. (B/Stewart)

153 Authorizing institution of expropriation proceedings against property situated in connection with the Baxter Street Paving Project, Parcel Nos. 1-6 and 1-6T. (F/Green)

154 Authorizing institution of expropriation proceedings against property situated in connection with the Baxter Street Paving Project, Parcel Nos. 1-7. (F/Green)

155 Authorizing institution of expropriation proceedings against property situated in connection with the Baxter Street Paving Project, Parcel Nos. 1-8 and 1-8T. (F/Green)

156 Authorizing institution of expropriation proceedings against property situated in connection with the Baxter Street Paving Project, Parcel Nos. 1-10 and 1-10T. (F/Green)

157 Authorizing institution of expropriation proceedings against property situated in connection with the Baxter Street Paving Project, Parcel No. 1-11. (F/Green)

158 Authorizing institution of expropriation proceedings against property situated in connection with the Baxter Street Paving Project, Parcel Nos. 1-12 and 1-12T. (F/Green)

159 Authorizing institution of expropriation proceedings against property situated in connection with the Baxter Street Paving Project, Parcel No. 1-13. (F/Green)

ORDINANCES:

** Clerk's Note: Ordinance Nos. 130 through 151 not to be adopted prior to August 11.

130 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 16, Unit 6, Yarbrough Subdivision. (A/Cooper)

131 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 50, Unit 6, Yarbrough Subdivision. (A/Cooper)

132 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 1, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision. (A/Cooper)

133 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 2, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision. (A/Cooper)

134 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 3, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision. (A/Cooper)

135 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 4, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision. (A/Cooper)

136 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 5, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision. (A/Cooper)

137 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 6, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision. (A/Cooper)

138 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 7, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision. (A/Cooper)

139 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 8, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision. (A/Cooper)

140 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 9, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision. (A/Cooper)

141 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 10, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision. (A/Cooper)

142 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 31, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision. (A/Cooper)

143 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 32, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision. (A/Cooper)

144 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 33, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision. (A/Cooper)

145 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 34, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision. (A/Cooper)

146 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 35, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision. (A/Cooper)

147 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 36, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision. (A/Cooper)

148 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 37, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision. (A/Cooper)

149 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 38, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision. (A/Cooper)

150 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 39, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision. (A/Cooper)

151 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus real property: Lot 64, Unit 10, University Park Subdivision. (A/Cooper)

REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:

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

98 Authorizing execution of an agreement donating one Fire Dept. surplus medic unit to Caddo Parish Fire District No. 6 (Keithville). (Postponed 7-14)

138 Adopting an amendment to the S'port Master Plan to include the North Shreveport Regional Development Plan. (Postponed on 7-14)

144 Authorizing execution of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Ticketmaster Direct Inc.

* 160 Amending the pay schedule for municipal fire and police civil service personnel.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (not to be adopted prior to August 11): None.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to August 11):

161 Amending the 1998 General Fund Budget.

162 Amending the 1998 Debt Service Fund Budget.

163 Amending the 1998 Police Grants Special Revenue Fund.

164 ZONING: C-46-98, MPC APPLICATION - RIVERFRONT (A), tract located east of Commerce St., west of centerline of Red River - 1998 established as halfway between high banks of Red River between Caddo St. and Interstate 20; unclassified to B-4, B-4 development. (A/Cooper)

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

119 Establishing certain four way stop intersections and three way stop intersections within the University Terrace South Subdivision. (D/Serio) (Postponed on 7-14)

97 ZONING APPEAL: C-28-98, VALERIE SVOLOS TAYLOR AND SCOTT TAYLOR, 3133 & 3137 Industrial Loop, from R-1D to R-3; multi-family residential development (apartments). (E/Spigener) (Postponed on 7-14)

128 ZONING: C-41-98, TRAVIS' FIXED BASE OPERATION & SERVICE CORP., 3328 Jewella from R-2 to B-1, office use. (G/Burrell)

129 ZONING: C-44-98, MPC, 9167 and 9183 Linwood from R-A to B-3 with MPC approval, electric motor repair shop with approval for a residence. (D/Serio)

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)

155 Amending Article IX of Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances relative to peddlers, solicitors, itinerant vendors and sidewalk vendors.

156 Amending the 1998 Capital Improvements Budget (Querbes Golf Sprinkler system, W/S Mains Shreve Park, SSO Abatement Program).

157 Amending the 1998 Golf Enterprise Fund Budget (Querbes Golf Sprinkler system).

159 To create an Economic Development District to include an area in the Shreve City Shopping Center, to encourage business expansion, restoration, improvement and redevelopment. (C/Hightower)

160 Declaring a public emergency in connection with the 36" gravity sewer main, ratifying the expenditure of approximately $46,818 (along Gilmer Bayou, south of Buncombe Rd., and east of Pines Rd.)

158 Authorizing the execution of an agreement with Shreveport Community Renewal, Inc. for the transfer of a surplus house, not including the lot. (B/Stewart) ( not to be adopted prior to August 11)

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:

1. ABO Card Appeals: a. Carnall Jackson. b. Cathy M. Basinger. *c. Willie Draper.

BAC-69-98, BILLIE L. KHAN -DAIQUIRI PARADISE, 226 W. 70TH St., variance in hours of operation in a B-3 District, package liquor store operating to 2 a.m. (C/Hightower) (Postponed on 7-14)

3. BAC-79-98, CHARLA MCCORMICK, 3258 Bert Kouns, Special Exception Use and variance in parking and hours of operation in a B-1 District; beauty shop operating to 9 p.m. (E/Spigener)

REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES.

CLERK'S REPORT. None.

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 July 14, 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 Green, seconded by Councilman Stewart. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Cooper. 1.

"**" indicates motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Green to move Ordinance Nos. 130 through 151 to the Consent Agenda. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Stewart, Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Cooper. 1.

The meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m.

Arthur G. Thompson

Clerk of Council