The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Chairman John David Stewart at 3:00 p.m.,Tuesday, January 12, 1999, in the Auditorium of the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, 3015 Greenwood Road. Invocation was given by Councilman Carmody.
On roll call, the following members were present: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Absent: None.
Chairman Stewart: We are meeting at the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum on the east side and for those that are watching or would like to attend in the future, we'll be here for approximately 3 months. We would love to have you out here and I'm certain the folks at the Exhibit Museum would like to take you on a tour, it is certainly worth seeing.
Approval of the Summary Minutes of the Administrative Conference of December 21, 1998, the Regular Meeting of December 22, 1998 and the Agenda as Amended on January 11, 1999. Motion by Councilman Burrell, seconded by Councilman Serio and approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
Awards, Recognition of Distinguished Guests and Communications of the Mayor Which Are Required by Law. Mayor Hightower: I've got a couple of things I would like to do today. First off, I know the Council members that were here last year are familiar with the All America City competition. Today, we've asked Donna Curtis who was on the team to come and make a presentation to the Council on our entrance in the competition again this year, and she can tell you a little bit about where we were last year, what we think our chances are this year, and where we need community involvement to get to where we want to go. Ms. Curtis: I know that all of you that were on the Council last year remembered how excited we were when we came back and what an exciting and positive thing it was for the City to be represented in Mobile for the All America City finals. Well, we are going to go after it again this year and we want our application to be as strong as possible, and to do that, we need three strong projects. We had three great projects last year. We can duplicate the projects again this year, but we also wanted to put it out to the public and have input to see if there are any projects out there that haven't been called to the attention of the committee. We are looking for projects that show a strong collaborative effort with grassroots origins. In other words, we are looking for projects that start in the community with your constituents. We hope to have projects that have cooperation between the public sector, the private sector and non-profit, if possible. Last year, we had Shreveport Community Renewal which was very strong and we are looking at that again this year. We had the Downtown Arts, is what we called it, it was really the Community Cultural Plan that had been so successful; that was a real glitzy, a real good project for us to have also, and we did the Shreve Corp program. We are looking for one strong youth program, that is something that the judges are really looking for. As you know the all America City Award is sponsored by the National Civic League. It is the most prestigious award awarded to cities in this type of competition and so, we are hoping to be very successful. But we do need your help and we would like for you to give some thought to it. Think about different projects that are going on in your community, in your different districts that might reflect these things that we are looking for and either get in touch with me at Shreveport Green or you can go through Liz in the Mayor's Office, and we can get them all the applications.
Mayor Hightower: I'll bring you up to date real quick on an issue that I think has been pretty pressing for most Council Members and that's the movement of the tanks from Beaird Industries to the Port. We did meet with them last week and this weekend, I hope nobody got a call, but they moved on Sunday and then they moved again last night. So, at least we've moved those moves to where they are in off-peak periods of business and travel time; so, Beaird's been gracious and understanding about that and the Police Department and SWEPCO and everybody else involved has been cooperative. So, hopefully that will alleviate any calls that you may have had over a business disruption or travel disruption between Ellerbe Road, Bert Kouns, and the Port.
The next thing I would like to do is ask George Murphy to come forward. For those of you that don't know, George has been the Controller for the city for a couple of three years, now George? Mr. Murphy: Five. Mayor Hightower: Not long enough. George is fixing to leave us, he has taken a position with the City of Ruston to be the Finance Director there. So, I think that goes to show you what kind of job he has done here. And to further recognize that, the City was awarded one of the highest honors and forms of recognition that you can receive from the Financial Reporting Institutes over what he has done for the City. And for that, as a going away present, George, I'd like to offer this certificate to you. If you were staying, I would have had it put on a piece of wood. Thank you for what you have done, good luck with your new job. Mr. Murphy: Appreciate it. Mayor Hightower: George is certainly one we hope to have to come back.
That is all I have other than I would ask that the Council suspend the rules so that we can add some legislation at the appropriate time.
Chairman Stewart: I'll ask a group that has joined us today to stand and tell you a little bit about them first. We have the pleasure of having the Eighth Grade Girls City Champion Basketball Team sitting in front of us. Those are the ones with the white shirts with the red trim, not those with the coats and the ties up here. St. John's and Holy Rosary are two great schools that go to make up this team and I'm happy to say that most of them, if not all of them are in my district by virtue of those two things. With your permission, I'll ask them to stand and we'll recognize a few people that go with it. (1) One of the sponsors and one of the key players here is Mr. Gary Lofton. I think everybody would recognize Gary. Gary is the Chief Deputy of the Clerk of Court for Caddo Parish. We also have Mr. Chris Tew, he's the Coach. Mike Spence is with us also, he is the Coach and he is the Deputy Clerk. And a lady who will tell you about my ribs from the '40s. This is Marie Renaudo, she's the Principal. Her family helped raise me on Southern Avenue. And now we'll go to the ultimate experience of these young ladies: Ms. Amy Williams (0), Marie Sanchez (3), Kellie Spence (5), Amanda Tucker (12), Lindsey Wargo (1), Dominique James (32), Shenna Jane (2), Lorenie Ziegler (not present); Stephanie Rose (22), Elizabeth Pernado (11) and Megan Ho.
Mr. Spence: I'm very proud of these girls. They started in 4th grade and we had the illustrious record of 0-12. This year they went 12-2, we beat a couple of public schools. Did very well, we even beat the Mayor's daughter's team twice; very proud of these girls. Chairman Stewart: I think everybody on the Council is proud. Councilman Burrell: I was looking at that bird they have on the front. You know they are talking about the dirty bird now, going into the Super Bowl, so I was wondering if that is the dirty bird that they are wearing on the front of their shirt. Chairman Stewart: We have comments? Mr. Spencer: No comment. Chairman Stewart: Wouldn't touch that one. Mayor Hightower: Congratulations and personally, I want to thank Mike and Gary and all of the coaches that volunteer in every league throughout the city. Without volunteer coaches this wouldn't be possible and there would be no youth league. So not only do we want to congratulate the girls, but thank the coaches as well. Chairman Stewart: And in closing, one little postscript, they played in the National Championships of the 8th grade girls basketball team last summer in Dallas. Thanks for being with us ladies, ya'll have a good day and good luck. It does says here at the bottom here Mr. Hightower, beat the Mayor's daughter's team twice; so it is in writing. This copy is for you, sir.
Councilman Huckaby: I would like to recognize in the audience two officials from the Martin Luther King Civic Club: Reverend Dotson and Mr. Goodrich. Chairman Stewart: Thank you very much for joining us, we are glad to have you with us.
Public Hearings: None.
Confirmations and/or Appointments: Mayor Hightower: We would ask that
the appointment for the Metropolitan Planning Commission (Mr. Frank Williams) be delayed for two weeks while we receive the resignation from Mr. Schuford who is now a Parish Commissioner. Chairman Stewart: Would it be appropriate for us to read these out and approve them in globo or is it more appropriate to do them one at a time? Mr. Thompson: If there are no objection from the Council, we can just read them out and if anybody wants to severe them, they can.
A. Motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Spigener for confirmation of the following persons : A. Staff Confirmation: (1) Wavey Lester, Bureau Chief for Community Development - Administration.
B. Board Appointments: (1) A & E: Scott Pernici; (2) Sci-Port: Dr. John George; (3) DDA: David Alexander and Lillian Priest; (4) Airport Authority: C. O. Simpkins; (5) S'port Memorial Library Board: Sharon Brock; (6) SPAR Council: Richard Lamb; (7) SPAR Council (reappointments): Anthony Sardisco, Ernest Baylor, Ron Bell, Buck Fulco and Claude Underwood; (8) Property Standards Hearing Officer (reappointment): Willie Arbuthnot; (9) Property Standards Board of Appeals: Lola B. N. May; (10) Human Relations Board: Roxann Pedesclaux-Johnson; (11) *; (12) MLK, Jr. Day and Black History Month Activities Committee: Harold Lloyd, Dr. Thomas Archey, Elaine Joyce Simpkins, Marilyn Winn, Dr. Billy McCormack, Barbara Pendleton, Preston Friedley, Jr., Joyce Bowman, Joe Anne Akpan, Dr. Williease Armstrong, Ella Douglas and Willie Burton. Councilman Burrell: On No. 12, I will be requesting, probably at the next Council meeting to add a couple of people to that. Chairman Stewart: That'll be fine.
Motion for confirmation and/or appointments with the exception of No. 11. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
* Motion by Councilman Spigener to defer until the next meeting, No. 11, the appointment to the Metropolitan Planning Commission of Mr. Frank Williams, seconded by Councilman Shyne. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
Councilman Shyne: I would just like to make the observation, if anyone else would like to make any addition to the Martin Luther King Day and Black History Month Committee, feel free to submit any names.
Chairman Stewart: For those that are watching that would have an interest, I think Mr. Shyne has asked and issued an appropriate request, please feel free to contact the City Council or any of the Council Members or the Mayor's Office concerning this issue.
Motion by Councilman Shyne seconded by Councilman Carmody to suspend the rules to add legislation to the agenda. Motion approved by the following: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Green and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
The following legislation was added to the agenda: 1. Resolution No. 10 of 1999 by Councilman Serio: A resolution to honor Deacon Allen Johnson for 60 years of faithful service at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. 2. Resolution No. 11 of 1999 by Councilman Serio: A resolution to waive the entire rental of the Expo Hall for the Shreveport Opera's presentation of Les Boutiques De Noel in November, 1999. 3. Resolution No. 12 of 1999: A resolution authorizing the execution of a two (2) year agreement with the Krewe of Gemini, Inc. and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 4. Mr. Thompson: Yesterday, I mentioned that Ordinance 245, you might have a substitute for it. You might want to withdraw that one and substitute a different ordinance, that ordinance is: Ordinance No. 4 of 1999: An ordinance to amend and reenact certain provisions, that is subparagraphs (a) and (b) of Section 10-142, Sale near school, churches, etc. and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. So if you would add that one now with the rest of them, then you might do a separate motion to withdraw from the agenda the present Ordinance No. 245. 5. Ordinance No. 5 of 1999 by Councilman Serio : An ordinance to repeal a portion of Ordinance No. 63 of 1976 requiring traffic on White Avenue to stop for traffic on Pomeroy Drive and to create and establish a 3-way stop intersection at the intersection of Pomeroy Drive and White Avenue and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Carmody to add the legislation to the agenda and approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
The Council considered the Consent Agenda legislation:
INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT:
Motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Huckaby for Introduction of the Resolutions on the Consent Agenda. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution No. 6 of 1999: A resolution authorizing the waiver of 100% of the building rental fee for the Caddo Parish Commission on February 5, 1999 and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
2. Resolution No. 7 of 1999: A resolution authorizing the employment of special legal counsel to represent the City of Shreveport, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
3. Resolution No. 8 of 1999: A resolution authorizing the employment of special legal counsel to represent the City of Shreveport, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
4. Resolution No. 9 of 1999: A resolution authorizing the employment of special legal counsel to represent the City of Shreveport, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: None.
Councilman Shyne: Let me raise a point of observation here to the Administration. It seems like have been getting a lot of requests to waive fees for buildings. Have you all checked to see what type of impact that is making on the revenue? Mayor Hightower: We have Mr. Shyne. Direct building revenue lost in 1998 was roughly $75,000 and doesn't include turning on the lights or cleaning up the building and any of that kind of stuff. But we will come back to you and try to work with the Council on some sort of recommendation and I know it is real tough to undo what we've done overnight so we want to try to work on a phasing-in type project. But we'll put something together and get back with the Council on that and give you the numbers so that you can justify what we are talking about, but I appreciate your acknowledgment of that.
Councilman Shyne: It seems like it is kind of snowballing and you look around and your budget is kind of out of whack. Mayor Hightower: It is, thank you very much.
Councilman Spigener: Mr. Mayor, I'm glad that you are considering looking into that, that's been an issue that has been a real problem for me for quite some time because I think that we already have in place some advantages for non-profits and that kind of thing. So I hope it is something that we as a Council and the Administration can work toward, because I think that as Mr. Shyne has alluded to, it is something we really need to take a close look at.
Councilman Burrell: Although I do support those thoughts and ideas, but we do have worthwhile organizations that are in need of places to hold their events that are not well funded organizations, but they are very much active organizations and many times do more than organizations that are well funded, that ask for assistance. So, since it is a public facility, I don't want us to do a wholesale. I wouldn't like to see a wholesale situation where we started charging all of these organizations, maybe each one should stand on its own or either have a committee to review it. Because I think that is something that we are also providing a public service for and that is our organizations that are out there helping our community whereby if they weren't there, then what we would do as a city to try and compensate for all of the services that they provide; so, I think it is a small price to pay in some cases.
Councilman Shyne: Mr. Mayor, I'm not asking you to do a wholesale and I think you understand that. But I do think that you understand that we have to have some type of screening process because everybody out there who has an organization, is very, very important and if you would---and that is why we were elected, to make tough decisions and some of the decisions that we make are going to kind of bite some people, but we have to make tough economic decisions on what's going to be best for the city and I would hope that you would understand that. We are not talking about just a wholesale, but take a look at it and see if this is really what we need to do, because every organization is going to come to you because it puts me in a bad situation because the first thing they say is: Well, Joe you know, you all let so and so have the building free and my organization is just as important as their's. So that is why we are going to have to make some tough decisions and I hope that you would understand what I'm saying. Mayor Hightower: And I sat right where you've sat, and I've been part of the problem, and I know that we need to correct it, but as Councilman Burrell said, I'm sensitive to the problem. I've had constituents come to me and we do want to work out, I don't think we can cold turkey, get out of this situation overnight. So, we are going to be sensitive and like I said a while ago, we are going to work with the Council members to be sure we put together a policy that we can all live by. I don't want it to be an administrative policy and then it come to Council members to overturn. That's not working together and accomplishing anything, so I want it to be something we can all live with and be comfortable with and be easy telling our constituents that this is the way that it is. And like I said, we'll be sensitive and we'll certainly bring that to Council members before we bring it before the Council for a vote.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT:
Motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Serio for Adoption of the Resolutions on the Consent Agenda. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION NO. 4 OF 1999
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE LAKESIDE AREA PAVING (MISSOURI ST.), PROJECT NO: 96-C010, PARCEL NO: P-2, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Lakeside Area Paving, Project No: 96-C010; and
WHEREAS, the property described in the legal description, and more fully shown on the plat map marked as Exhibit "A" attached hereto, is situated in said development; and
WHEREAS, all attempts to amicably acquire fee title to the property comprising Parcel No: P-2 have failed; and
WHEREAS, public necessity dictates that this property be owned by and subject to the use by the City of Shreveport.
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 property described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto as Parcel No: P-2, to be acquired in fee title.
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.
RESOLUTION NO. 5 OF 1999
A RESOLUTION REJECTING THE BID RECEIVED ON IFB #98-213 FOR A RETRIEVER SATELLITE COMPACT SIDE LOADER CHASSIS AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, two bids were received as a result of solicitation for the purchase of a Retriever Satellite Compact Side Loader, IFB #98-213; and
WHEREAS, the City has rejected the bids due to the fact that the bids received were in excess of the projected budget estimate of the Department of Public Works Solid Waste; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works Solid Waste may rebid in the future; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that the bids received on IFB #98-213 be rejected.
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 declared repealed.
ORDINANCES: None.
The Council considered the Regular Agenda legislation:
RESOLUTION NO. 261 OF 1998
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MANTE, MEXICO AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Fire Department of the City of Shreveport has certain obsolete items such as worn out fire hose, helmets, coats, pants and boots, which are so worn as to be below the standard for fire departments in the United States and which have no resale value and no other use; and
WHEREAS, the fire department has received information that the City of Mante, Mexico, having a population of 250,000, has only one fire station, none of its firefighters have a complete set of personal protective clothing, and what they do have is in very bad condition; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that Keith Hightower, Mayor, be and is hereby authorized to execute an agreement between the City of Shreveport and the City of Mante, Mexico to transfer certain obsolete equipment of the kind described herein to the City of Mante, to be transported there at that city's cost. Said agreement shall be in a form approved by the City Attorney, and shall include a provision by which said city shall hold the City of Shreveport harmless for all liability related to the use of the equipment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision 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 Spigener, seconded by Councilman Burrell passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 262 OF 1998
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT OF SPECIAL LEGAL COUNSEL TO REPRESENT THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City of Shreveport to retain the services of outside legal counsel to represent the interests of the City of Shreveport in lawsuits involving general liability including vehicular accidents at a set hourly rate.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 8.03 of the City Charter, the City Attorney recommends that the law firm Cook, Yancey, King & Galloway, be retained for the purposes of said representation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Shreveport, a retainer agreement with the law firm, Cook, Yancey, King & Galloway, substantially in accordance with the terms and conditions of the draft thereof which was filed for public inspection, together with the original copy of this resolution in the office of the Clerk of Council on the 22nd day of December, 1998.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this contract shall be paid out of the general government legal expense fund.
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 Shyne, seconded by Councilman Spigener passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
The Deputy Clerk read the resolution by title: Resolution No. 1 of 1999 by Councilman Huckaby: A resolution to recognize and express appreciation to Harrah's Shreveport casino for improving the quality-of-life in Shreveport and being a corporate role model and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Shyne to postpone the resolution until the January 26, 1999 meeting. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 2 of 1999
FOR THE RELOCATION of ENTERPRISE ZONE (S) RESOLUTION STATING THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT'S INTEREST IN PARTICIPATING IN THE LOUISIANA ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM AND THE DESIGNATION OF SUCH ENTERPRISE ZONES IN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Act of 1981, Act 901 was enacted by the 1981 Louisiana State Legislature, Act 337 was enacted by the 1982 Legislature, Act 433 was enacted by the 1987 Legislature, Act 1024 was enacted by the 1992 Legislature;
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program offers significant incentives for economic development to some of the most distressed areas in the City of Shreveport;
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Economic Development has designated certain 1990 Census Tract/Block Groups, in the City of Shreveport as Enterprise Zone eligible based on demographic and economic factors;
WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport requests that the following Census Tract/Block Group(s) be designated as Enterprise Zones in lieu of the original Census Tract/Block Group(s) qualified;
WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport states this change is in agreement with the Overall Economic Development Plan for the City of Shreveport;
WHEREAS, this change is being made for Booker T. Washington Nursing Home
ORIGINAL ZONE LOCATION |
NEW ZONE LOCATION |
| CENSUS TRACT | BLOCK GROUP | CENSUS TRACT | BLOCK GROUP |
| 238.00 | 1 | 225.00 | 3 |
(ATTACH ONE MAP SHOWING BOTH THE OLD AND NEW ZONE LOCATIONS)
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program requirements the City of Shreveport agrees:
1. To participate in the Enterprise Zone Program
2. To assist the Department in evaluating progress made in any Enterprise Zone within its jurisdiction
3. To REFUND all applicable* local sales taxes on the purchase of the material used in the construction of a building, or any addition or improvement thereon, for housing any legitimate business, machinery and equipment used in that enterprise. This tax refund would be on materials in construction and equipment purchased for this project and used by a business permanently on that site.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened this 12th day of January 1999 that the City of Shreveport will participate in the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program and request designation by the Louisiana Department of Economic Development of the aforementioned Census Tract/Block Group(s) as Enterprise Zones.
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.
*Applicable sales taxes are defined as all local sales taxes EXCEPT those that are dedicated to the repayment of a Bond issue or dedicated to ANY public school. If the local government wishes to endorse the company's project but not to refund any of the applicable sales taxes, then leave that paragraph out of this resolution.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Serio, seconded by Councilman Burrell passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 3 OF 1999
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE 1999 RECREATIONAL TRAILS GRANT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ASSEMBLY AND RECREATION (SPAR) AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Assembly and Recreation intends to submit an application for the funding under the 1999 Recreational Trails Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the receipt of these funds will allow SPAR to enhance its existing recreational trails or add trails at parks where no trails currently exist.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened that the Department of Public Assembly and Recreation is authorized to submit and application for the 1999 Recreational Trails Grant to the State of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor of the City of Shreveport is hereby authorized to execute all documents required by the State of Louisiana relative to the grant.
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 Shyne, seconded by Councilman Carmody passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 10 OF 1999
A RESOLUTION TO HONOR DEACON ALLEN JOHNSON FOR 60 YEARS OF FAITHFUL SERVICE AT THE MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH OF SHREVEPORT.
BY: COUNCILMAN SERIO
WHEREAS, Deacon Allen Johnson is 92 years old. He was born on August 10, 1906 in Minden, Louisiana, and he is married to Sis. Beatrice R. Johnson, and
WHEREAS, Deacon Johnson joined Mt. Olive in 1939 where he has remained a faithful member and was ordained a deacon in 1972 under the direction of the Rev. John L. Blackwell, and
WHEREAS, Deacon Johnson is an inspiration to the members of Mt. Olive, and he encourages them to be faithful by his actions, and
WHEREAS, Deacon Johnson will be honored and inducted into the "Honorary Deacon Ministry" for his many years of service on Sunday, January 24, 1999 at 11:00 a.m., and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Shreveport City Council that Deacon Allen Johnson is recognized for more than 60 years of ministering to the special needs of members of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church and citizens of Shreveport.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened, recognizes Deacon Allen Johnson for more than 60 years of faithful service as a member of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church and citizens of Shreveport.
Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Serio, seconded by Councilman Spigener passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution No. 11 of 1999 by Councilman Serio: A resolution to waive the entire rental of the Expo Hall for the Shreveport Opera's presentation of Les Boutiques De Noel in November, 1999.
2. Resolution No. 12 of 1999: A resolution authorizing the execution of a two (2) year agreement with the Krewe of Gemini, Inc. and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
1. Ordinance No. 1 of 1999: An ordinance amending the 1999 General Fund Budget , appropriating the funds authorized therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
2. Ordinance No. 2 of 1999: An ordinance authorizing the donation of certain city owned immovable property located at 5511 Bienville to Hibernia Community Development Corporation and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
3. Ordinance No. 3 of 1999: An ordinance amending Section 62-78 of the Code of Ordinances by adding thereto a fee for parking at East Kings Hwy. Park during Mardi Gras parades and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
4. Ordinance No. 4 of 1999: An ordinance to amend and reenact certain provisions, that is subparagraphs (a) and (b) of Section 10-142, Sale near school, churches, etc. and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
5. Ordinance No. 5 of 1999 by Councilman Serio : An ordinance to repeal a portion of Ordinance No. 63 of 1976 requiring traffic on White Avenue to stop for traffic on Pomeroy Drive and to create and establish a 3-way stop intersection at the intersection of Pomeroy Drive and White Avenue and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Burrell for Introduction of the Resolutions and Ordinances to lay over until the January 26, 1999 meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE:
1. Ordinance No. 227 of 1998 by Councilman Huckaby: A ordinance amending Chapter 26 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport relative to contract record keeping and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on November 24, 1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Shyne for passage. The Deputy Clerk read the following amendment(s):
Amendment No. 1:
Amend the ordinance as follows:
In Section 26-218(b), after the word "subcontractors" insert the words "to the second tier."
Motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Shyne for adoption of Amendment No. 1. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
Amendment No. 2:
Amend the ordinance as follows:
Delete subsections 26-218 (In (c)(1) and (2) and substitute the following:
(c) Said records shall identify the following businesses and the monetary amount of contracts awarded to them as contractors or subcontractors:
(1) Those owned fifty-one percent or more by persons defined as minorities by the Small Business Administration;
(2) Those owned fifty-one percent or more by women;
Motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Burrell for adoption of Amendment No. 2. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
Amendment No. 3:
Amend the ordinance as follows:
On page 2, after Section 26-218, insert the following:
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Section 26-219 is hereby enacted to read as follows:
Sec. 26-219. Specifications and requirements on city contracts to include provision of certain information.
(a) On every contract to which the city is a party and for which written specifications are prepared, the specifications shall include the requirement that the contractor provide the information required in Section 26-218(c) relative to the contractor and any subcontractors to the second tier. Said specifications shall also require the contractor to provide updated information at any time the information changes. Said specifications shall state that the information is to be provided for recordkeeping purposes only and shall not affect the award of the contract. However, on contracts for which the federal funding sources specify that said information will affect the award of the contract, said statement shall be omitted.
(b) On other contracts and purchases for which no specifications are prepared, the Director of Finance shall require the Purchasing Agent and such other personnel as necessary to request and obtain said information prior to making payment to the contractor or vendor.
Motion by Councilman Huckaby, seconded by Councilman Shyne for adoption of Amendment No. 3. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
Motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Huckaby for adoption of the ordinance as amended. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
2. Ordinance No. 244 of 1998: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by continuing the zoning classification of property located on the north side of Mt. Zion Road, 1,300 feet west of Linwood, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, as I-1-E, Light Industry/Extended Use District limited to "a Type III Landfill limited to construction debris and wood waste products" only, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Councilman Serio: Mr. Kirkland on this particular zoning issue, with the type of debris and the type of landfill we are looking at, how is this going to affect other properties in the area? Mr. Kirkland: Actually the improvement or the fill in this area should be an asset, in fact had been one of the primary complaints of an adjacent landowner is the open hole was causing a subsidence problem and it is, all of the fill is being done in accord with DEQ regulations and strict adherence to that. It has also been, since it has been approved, it is almost 10 years now, it has been on a--have to have an annual review by us, the Zoning Department, and it has been before you a number of times. This should be the last go around. We think they'll be through within the next year or two but it should have a positive effect as the answer to your question.
Councilman Serio: This will actually be an improvement of what we currently have? Mr. Kirkland: That is correct. Have you seen it lately? It is substantially improved over what it was just a few short years ago.
Having passed first reading on December 22, 1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Serio, seconded by Councilman Burrell adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
3. Ordinance No. 245 of 1998: An ordinance to amend and reenact Section 10-142 (a), Sale Near School, Churches, etc. and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on December 22, 1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Burrell to withdraw the ordinance. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
4. Ordinance No. 246 of 1998: An ordinance enacting Section 10-188.1 of the Code of Ordinances relative to the possession, consumption sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages at certain special events, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Mr. Thompson: I believe that the City Attorney's Office would like to postpone No. 246 and pass it with 245? Councilman Stewart: Is that correct, Mr. Hightower? Mr. Thompson: If not---I stand corrected.
Having passed first reading on December 22, 1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Carmody, seconded by Councilman Burrell adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
5. Ordinance No. 247-A of 1998 by Councilman Stewart: An ordinance closing and abandoning a portion of Woodlawn Avenue and East Washington Street and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Having passed first reading on December 22, 1998, was read by title and as read on motion ordered passed to third reading. Read the third time in full and as read motion by Councilman Serio, seconded by Councilman Spigener for adoption.
Chairman Stewart: Mr. Hightower, any comments about this that you would bring to us. I had a call from the President and I think you are aware of the plans and the commitments? Mayor Hightower: I did meet with the President of Centenary last week and have basically been an opponent of closing that street, but given the master plan that they say they are moving forward on, I think Woodlawn is essential to that. The other streets in the area, I think, may merit some more study but I do think Woodlawn---Chairman Stewart: This section of Woodlawn. Mayor Hightower: Right and it is one section, I think it does have merit in the overall plan of the expansion of Centenary.
Ordinance adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: Councilman Spigener. 1.
The adopted Ordinances, as amended, follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 227 OF 1998
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 26 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT RELATIVE TO CONTRACT RECORD KEEPING AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
BY: Councilman Huckaby
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, regular and legal session convened that Section 26-218 of the Code of Ordinances is hereby enacted to read as follows:
Section 26-218. Contract record keeping.
(a) The Director of Finance shall require the Purchasing Agent and such other personnel as necessary to keep records identifying the businesses with which the city contracts for purchases, services and construction.
(b) Said records shall include identification of subcontractors to the second tier.
(c) Said records shall identify the following businesses and the monetary amount of contracts awarded to them as contractors or subcontractors:
(1) Those owned fifty-one percent or more by persons defined as minorities by the Small Business Administration;
(2) Those owned fifty-one percent or more by women;
(3) Those owned by disadvantaged persons certified by the Business Development and Services Division of the Community Development department, as qualified under 49 CFR Part 23;
(4) Small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration;
(5) Economically disadvantaged businesses certified through the Louisiana Department of Economic Development;
(6) Those which do not fall into any of the above categories.
(d) Said records shall be kept in electronic form in such a manner that reports can be generated showing the monetary amount of contracts and/or subcontracts awarded to each above listed category of business and the percentages of the total monetary amount of contracts awarded for a specified time period.
Sec. 26-219. Specifications and requirements on city contracts to include provision of certain information.
(a) On every contract to which the city is a party and for which written specifications are prepared, the specifications shall include the requirement that the contractor provide the information required in Section 26-218(c) relative to the contractor and any subcontractors to the second tier. Said specifications shall also require the contractor to provide updated information at any time the information changes. Said specifications shall state that the information is to be provided for recordkeeping purposes only and shall not affect the award of the contract. However, on contracts for which the federal funding sources specify that said information will affect the award of the contract, said statement shall be omitted.
(b) On other contracts and purchases for which no specifications are prepared, the Director of Finance shall require the Purchasing Agent and such other personnel as necessary to request and obtain said information prior to making payment to the contractor or vendor.
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.
/s/John David Stewart, Chairman
/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council
ORDINANCE NO. 244 OF 1998
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT ZONING ORDINANCE, BY CONTINUING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF MT. ZION ROAD, 1,300 FEET WEST OF LINWOOD, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS I-1-E, LIGHT INDUSTRY/EXTENDED USE DISTRICT LIMITED TO "A TYPE III LANDFILL LIMITED TO CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS AND WOOD WASTE PRODUCTS" ONLY, 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 north side of Mt. Zion Road, 1,300 feet west of Linwood, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, legally described below, be and the same is hereby continued as I-1-E, Light Industry/Extended Use District limited to "a Type III landfill limited to construction debris and wood waste products" only,:
TRACT A
A 21.73 acre tract of land in the S/2 of Section 35, T17N, R14W, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the S/4 corner of Section 35, T17N, R14W, Caddo Parish, Louisiana;
Thence north a distance of 50 feet to the north R/W line of Mt. Zion Road;
Thence N8951'38"E a distance of 686.13 feet to the true POB of this tract;
Thence N8951'38"E a distance of 429.71 feet to a point in the west line of Zion Place Subdivision;
Thence with said subdivision for the following two courses: N03'45"E a distance of 158.70 feet to a point;
N8951'38"E a distance of 208.7 feet to a point;
Thence N03'45"E a distance of 781.24 feet to a point;
Thence S8943'9"W a distance of 350 feet to a point;
Thence N03'45"E a distance of 668.50 feet to a point;
Thence N8943'9"E a distance of 350 feet to a point;
Thence N03'45"E a distance of 294.82 feet to a point;
Thence S8943'9"W a distance of 637.46 feet to a point;
Thence S05'30"W a distance of 1,901.69 feet to the POB and containing 21.73 acres M/L as per plat.
TRACT B
A 7.62 acre tract of land in the S/2 of Section 35, T17N, R14W, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the S/4 corner of Section 35, T17N, R14W, Caddo Parish, Louisiana;
Thence north a distance of 50 feet to the north R/W line of Mt. Zion Road;
Thence S8951'38"W a distance of 170 feet to the true POB of this tract;
Thence S8951'38"W a distance of 416.63 feet to a point in the east line of a tract of land owned by the City of Shreveport for maintaining Brushy Bayou;
Thence with said east line for the following four courses:
N111'22"E a distance of 1.25 feet;
Along the arc of a curve to the right, having a radius of 921.45 feet, and a chord bearing N2253'12"E 378.88 feet with an arc distance of 423.48 feet to a point;
Along the arc of a curve to the left having a radius of 1,618.85 feet and a chord bearing N2715'23"E 422.28 feet with an arc distance of 423.48 feet to a point;
N1945'44"E a distance of 733.21 feet to a point;
Thence S05'30"W a distance of 1,046.37 feet to a point;
Thence S8951'38"W a distance of 170 feet to a point;
Thence S05'30"W a distance of 367.90 feet to the POB and containing 7.62 acres, M/L.
TRACT C
A 22.73 acre tract of land in the SE/4 of Section 35, T17N, R14W, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at a point which is N05'30"E a distance of 556.54 feet from the SW corner of the SE/4 of Section 35, T17N, R14W;
Thence N05'30"E with the N/S centerline of said Section a distance of 907.73 feet to a point in the east line of a tract owned by the City of Shreveport;
Thence with said line the following three courses;
N1945'44"E a distance of 47.4 feet to a point;
With the arc of a curve to the left having a radius of 1,840.39 feet and a chord which bears N159'5"E 295.88 feet an arc distance of 296.20 feet to a point;
N1032'27"E a distance of 158.80 feet to a point;
Thence N8943'9"E a distance of 464.5 feet to a point;
Thence 05'30"E a distance of 50 feet to a point;
Thence N8943'9"E a distance of 737.43 feet to a point;
Thence S03'45"W with the east line of the W/2 of the SE/4 of said Section a distance of 50 feet to a point;
Thence S8943'9"W a distance of 637.46 feet to a point;
Thence S05'30"W a distance of 1,901.69 feet to a point in the north R/W line of Mt. Zion Road;
Thence S8951'38"W with said R/W line a distance of 60 feet to a point;
Thence N05'30"E a distance of 506.54 feet to a point;
Thence S8951'38"W a distance of 626.13 feet to the POB and containing 22.73 acres of land M/L as per plat.
SECTION II: THAT the rezoning of the property described herein is subject to compliance with the following stipulations:
1. Approval is granted for a Type III Landfill, as described in DEQ rules and regulations, limited to construction debris and wood waste products only.
2. Development to be in substantial accord with submitted site plan with any expansions or additions requiring further review and approval by the Planning Commission.
3. Approval is granted for a 2 year period.
4. Hours of operation are limited to 7 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday only.
5. Ingress and egress to the site shall be limited to a single entrance/exit only and on a road that is hard surfaced and in compliance with specifications for the anticipated loaded truck weights. Appropriate signage advising the public of the single entrance/exit shall be displayed.
6. The height of the landfill shall not exceed the height of the existing east property line.
7. Approval is granted for operation of landfill by applicant only. Use of landfill is open to the general public.
8. An undisturbed buffer of 50 feet shall be maintained and/or restored around all properties along the east side of the property.
9. All conditions must be complied with prior to the issuance of permits.
10. Strict adherence to the DEQ's requirement that the company monitor against unauthorized dumping.
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.
/s/John David Stewart, Chairman
/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council
ORDINANCE NO. 246 OF 1998
AN ORDINANCE ENACTING SECTION 10-188.1 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO THE POSSESSION, CONSUMPTION SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT CERTAIN SPECIAL EVENTS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City of Shreveport to annually promote the Independence Bowl football game; and
WHEREAS, because the existing ordinances governing the possession, consumption, sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages on the fairgrounds property where the Independence Bowl is located and on the date that the football game is to occur, need to be revised in order to enhance promotion of the game, and the City Council desires to modify certain provisions thereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that Section 10-188.1 be enacted.
2. The provisions of Section 10-141, 10-142, 10-177, 10-179, 10-185, 10-186, 10-187 and 10-188 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport are suspended to the limited extent necessary to permit the serving, possession, sale, and consumption of beverages of low alcoholic content and high alcoholic content on the premises of the fairgrounds on the date of the Independence Bowl beginning at 10:00 a.m. and continuing until 2:00 a.m. of the following date, under the following circumstances:
A. For any individual, partnership, corporation or association wishing to hold a private or promotional party on the Fairgrounds for which no money, cover charge, dues, fees or other emolument for any alcoholic beverages is charged, or otherwise collected, whether directly or indirectly, from guests or attendees, no alcoholic beverage retail permit shall be required.
B. For any individual, partnership, corporation or association wishing to hold a private or promotional party on the premises of the Fairgrounds, where any money, cover charge, dues, fees or other emolument for any alcoholic beverage is charged or otherwise collected at the party, either directly or indirectly from guests, attendees, or others, then a special permit must be obtained from the Chief of Police or his designees under the provisions of this resolution. In order to obtain the special permit, the applicant must provide satisfactory evidence to the Chief of Police or his designee, that:
1. The permit applicant has a written agreement with the State Fair of Louisiana, Inc., which includes a site plan or written statement showing the area in which the alcoholic beverages will be sold, served or consumed. Said area shall consist of property the dealer has permission to use which must be evidenced by a written agreement between the State Fair of Louisiana, Inc., and the permit applicant.
2. Any alcoholic beverages to be sold or dispensed shall be brought to the premises by the applicant or his designee and served by members, employees or agents of the applicant or sponsor of the party. The applicant shall be responsible for ensuring that any individual dispensing or selling alcohol possesses the necessary ABO card.
3. All charges for alcoholic beverages must be clearly posted at the entrance to the party area.
4. The applicant must possess all qualifications for applicants for alcoholic beverage permits as stipulated in Section 10-44 of the Code of Ordinances.
C. If the Chief of Police is satisfied that the requirements of this section and the requirements of Section 10-44 are met, he shall issue an alcoholic beverage permit in accordance with Section 10-188 of the Code of Ordinances which shall be displayed in a conspicuous place on the premises of the applicant. Any permit issued pursuant to this section shall be subject to revocation or suspension for any grounds that a dealer's basic alcoholic beverage permit may be revoked or suspended and also if the applicant should fail to continue operating in accordance with this section. If said application is made later than three full working days prior to the day of the event, the Chief of Police or his designee may issue the permit unless there is not sufficient time in which to determine whether all conditions herein are met.
D. Any permit issued pursuant to the authority of this resolution shall be valid on the date of the Independence Bowl beginning at 10:00 a.m. and continuing through 2:00 a.m. of the following date only.
E. The permittee shall be responsible for obtaining any additional alcoholic beverage retail permit necessary from the State of Louisiana.
F. The fee for any permit issued pursuant to the authority of this resolution shall be $25.00 which shall be paid in cash to the City prior to the issuance of the permit.
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 affect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all Ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
/s/John David Stewart, Chairman
/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council
ORDINANCE NO. 247-A OF 1998
AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND ABANDONING PORTIONS OF WOODLAWN AVENUE AND EAST WASHINGTON STREET, 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 the dedicated 60 foot-wide Woodlawn Avenue running between East Wilkinson Street and East Columbia Street and that the dedicated 50 foot-wide East Washington Street running between Woodlawn Avenue and Oak Street in the SE/4 of Section 6, in the NE/4 of Section 7, and in the NW/4 of Section 8 (T17N-R13W), Caddo Parish, Louisiana are both hereby closed and abandoned.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that utility and drainage servitudes shall be retained only in those portions of the two streets rights-of-way where there are existing facilities and structures, and that the areas and sizes of these retained servitudes shall be determined and established by the utility company and/or the City engineering office for the facilities and structures of interest.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that a certified copy of this ordinance be filed and recorded in the official records of the District Court for Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
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.
/s/John David Stewart, Chairman
/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The legislation remained tabled:
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)
2. 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 11-10-98) and (Postponed on Nov. 24)
3. Resolution No. 245 of 1998: Proving for the issuance and sale of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 1999, of the City, State of LA, and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Tabled on Dec. 8)
4. Liquor and Beer permit: Lo-Mart, 4450 Sport Blanchard Hwy. [Tabled on Jan. 11 for 90 days (April 11, 1999)]
NEW BUSINESS:
1. BAC-131-98: ORELL PROPERTIES LLC, 9370 Mansfield Rd., Special Exception Use and Variance in the hours of operation in a B-3 District; lounge operating to 2 a.m.
Councilman Spigener: I believe yesterday, Mr. Kirkland did advise that the Zoning Board of Appeals had unanimously approved this. There was one adjacent property owner opposing, however that opposition has been removed and in writing. And so I think based on the Zoning Board of Appeals decision, I would recommend that we approve this if that be the appropriate language is to approved or . . . .
Mr. Thompson: With Ms. Glass and Mr. Kirkland, correct me if I'm wrong but I don't that this requires Council action and I think all you have to do is to withdraw the appeal and the action of the Zoning Board of Appeals will stand. And therefore the Council will have to take no action on the merits of the matter.
Councilman Spigener: So I need to just have a motion that to. . . .Mr. Thompson: The motion is to accept the withdrawal of the appeal and to remove the matter from the agenda.
Motion by Councilman Spigener to accept the withdrawal of the appeal and to remove the matter from the agenda, seconded by Councilman Shyne. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES: None.
CLERK'S REPORT: None.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS.
The Council resolved itself into Committee of the Whole, on motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Shyne. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
Motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Carmody that the Committee Rises and Report and convene itself as the Council. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Huckaby, Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne, and Burrell. 7. Nays: None.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the Regular Meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
/s/John David Stewart, Chairman
/s/Arthur G. Thompson, Clerk of Council