SUMMARY MINUTES
SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL
ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE
NOVEMBER 9, 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, November 9, 1998, in the
Council Chamber of City Hall, 1234 Texas Avenue. Invocation was given by Councilman Serio.
On roll call, the following members were present: Councilmen Stewart, Hightower, Serio,
Spigener, Green and Burrell. 6. Absent: Councilman Cooper. 1.
The Council met and set the following agenda for the November 10, 1998, agenda:
Public Hearings:
1. 1999 proposed Budget Ordinances.
DE-ANNEXATION: Tag No. 97-04: Parcel of land property lying within the Red River
and lying on the easterly side of the Red River as it exists today. (A/Cooper and
B/Stewart)
7. Confirmations and/or Appointments:
Board Appointments:
a. Shreveport Airport Authority: Dr. C. O. Simpkins. (Postponed 10-27)
b. Property Standards Board of Appeals (Reappointments): Messrs. Williams T. Cawthorne and Louis Wells.
c. Property Standards Board of Appeals: Mr. Ralph Kiper and Ms. Lola B. N. May.
d. Property Standards Hearing Officer (Reappointment): Mr. Willie H. Arbuthnot.
e. Greater S'port Human Relations Commission: Ms. Roxann Pedesclaux-Johnson and Sgt. Wayne E. Smith.
f. Electrical Board: Chief Ross Montalbano.
g. Electrical Board (Reappointments): Messrs. Jimmy W. Hewlett, Charles Broussard, Sr.
and Gene Hicks.
CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION.
TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to Nov. 24):
RESOLUTIONS:
226 Authorizing the Mayor to make application with the U. S. Dept. of Justice, Bureau of
Justice Assistance (Local Law Enforcement Block Grants Program).
227 Authorizing the waiver of building rental fees for use of Expo Hall in conjunction with the
1998 Fellowship of Christian Athletes 8th Annual Founders Award Banquet on Nov. 30, 1998.
228 Authorizing the waiver of building rental fees for use of Convention Center in conjunction
with the Annual Induction Ceremony for the S'port-Bossier Sports Museum of Champions on
Feb. 20, 1999.
229 Authorizing execution of a Donation Agreement between B. Alan Sugar, Developer for the
water utilities serving Sugarland Subdivision (Quimper Dr. Extension/Bert Kouns and Mercedes
Benz Dr.) (D/Serio)
230 Authorizing execution of a Donation Agreement between Denny Duron dba Denny Duron
Evangelistic Assoc. Inc., for water utilities serving Evangel Christian Academy. (G/Burrell)
231 Authorizing execution of a Donation Agreement between J. G. Tharpe, Pastor and
authorized representative for Missionary Baptist Tabernacle for the water utilities serving
Missionary Baptist Tabernacle. (E/Spigener)
232 Authorizing execution of a Donation Agreement between Toplecoat Corp., General Partner
with Newcastle Limited Partnership for the water and sewer systems serving New Castle Sub'd.,
Unit 11. (E/Spigener)
233 Authorizing execution of a Donation Agreement between Burgandy Oaks, LLC (Longleaf
Investment Co.) for water and sewer utilities serving Burgandy Oaks Sub'd., Phase II, Unit IV.
(E/Spigener)
ORDINANCES: None.
TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:
RESOLUTIONS:
225 Authorizing expropriation proceedings against property situated in the David Raines Road
Paving Project, Parcel No. P-39. (A/Cooper)
ORDINANCES:
206 Closing and abandoning a portion of dedicated utility servitude in Lot 40, Spring Lake
Estates, Unit No. 6 Subdivision. (D/Serio)
REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION:
RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE OR WHICH REQUIRE ONLY ONE READING:
220 Authorizing the submission of the 1998 Consolidated Planning and Development Program Update.
INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (not to be adopted prior to Nov. 24):
234 Authorizing an amendment to the Cooperative Economic Development Agreement between
the City and the S'port Regional Sports Authority, Inc.
235 Authorizing the Mayor to execute a Banking Services Agreement with Hibernia
National Bank.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (not to be adopted prior to Nov. 24):
217 Amending the 1998 General Fund Budget.
218 Amending the 1998 budget for Fleet Services.
219 Amending the 1998 Water and Sewer Operations Budget.
220 ZONING: C-70-98, M & M FINANCE CORP.; 2615, 2621, 2625-27 Lakeshore Dr., from
R-2 and B-2 to B-2 with MPC approval, expand auto sales business on site. (G/Burrell)
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE (numbers are assigned ordinances numbers):
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)
(Postponed 10-27)
170 Amending the 1998 budget for the Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund to fund
the African American Multicultural Tourism Commission. (G/Burrell) (Postponed - 10-27)
183 ZONING APPEAL: C-57-98, RAINY TRAN, 7017 Linwood Ave. from R-1D to B-2,
shopping center. (C/Hightower) (Postponed - 10-27)
192 Authorizing donation of certain city owned property located at 5511 Bienville Ave. to Easter
Caldwell . (Postponed - 10-27)
207 DE-ANNEXATION: Tag No. 97-04: Parcel of land property lying within the Red River and
lying on the easterly side of the Red River as it exists today. (A/Cooper and B/Stewart)
209 To enact Section 26-93 of the Code relative to account maintenance fees.
210 To repeal Sec. 10-143, relative to sale for consumption prohibited at places where gasoline
or motor fuel is sold. (D/Serio)
211 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/Hightower)
212 ZONING: C-65-98, FIRST LOUISIANA ORGANIZATIONAL GROUP, INC.; 1400 blk. E
70th St., from R-A to B-3, permit construction of a banking facility. (C/Hightower)
213 ZONING: C-66-98, SONIC RESTAURANT; 624 & 628 E. Kings Highway from SPI-3 to
SPI-3-E, Sonic Drive-In Restaurant with drive thru window and loudspeakers. (C/Hightower)
214 ZONING: C-67-98, ROLAND TOUPS; 3070 Baird Rd. from B-2 to B-2-A with PBG
approval, distribution warehouse and approval of the site plan for 2 warehouse buildings.
(E/Spigener)
215 ZONING APPEAL: C-68-98, INEZ G. ANDERSON; 2700 Murray from R-1D to B-1 with
MPC approval, day care center. (F/Green)
216 ZONING: C-69-98, L & B EARNEST, tract of land located 205' N of W 70th St. and 275' E
of Jewella Ave. from R-3 to B-3, permit B-3 development. (F/Green)
208 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to dispose of surplus property: approximately 88 pressure
demand regulators and 37 quick fill devices. (not to be adopted prior to 11-24)
217 Authorizing the Mayor to execute a ground lease and related agreements with QNOV. (not to
be adopted prior to 11-24)
(Clerk's Note: The 1999 Budget Ordinances were Postponed on 10-27.)
193 Adopting the 1999 General Fund Budget
194 Adopting the 1999 Capital Improvements Budget.
195 Adopting the 1999 Airports Budget.
196 Adopting the 1999 Water and Sewerage Enterprise Fund Budget.
197 Adopting the 1999 Retained Risk Internal Service Fund Budget.
198 Adopting the 1999 Golf Enterprise Fund Budget.
199 Adopting the 1999 MPC Special Revenue Fund Budget.
200 Adopting the 1999 SporTran Budget.
201 Adopting the 1999 Debt Service Fund Budget.
202 Adopting the 1999 Community Development Special Revenue Fund Budget.
203 Adopting the 1999 Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund Budget.
204 Adopting the 1999 Police Grants Special Revenue Fund Budget.
205 Adopting the 1999 Fleet Services Internal Service Fund Budget.
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
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.
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 October 27, 1998.
Communications of the Mayor
Communications from the Council Members
Public Comments
Miscellaneous Matters
15. 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 Serio. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Stewart,
Hightower, Serio, Spigener, Green, and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Cooper.
1.
/s/James Edward Green, Chairman
/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council