COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA

JUNE 22, 1999

Invocation was given by Councilman Serio.

On roll call, the following members were present: Councilmen Stewart (arrived at 3:15), Carmody (arrived at 3:20), Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Absent: Councilman Huckaby. 1.

Councilman Shyne: I'd like to impose on this Council and the Mayor and persons that are here. I know Councilman Serio spoke a few words for Councilman Huckabys' mother, but I would just like to ask us to maybe pause for a moment, a moment of silence. This lady gave birth to a individual who really changed the political face of city government about 16 years ago. And I would ask us to just pause for a moment of silence in honor of Mrs. Huckaby and the Huckaby family who has contributed a tremendous amount of good to this community. Please bow your heads.

Approval of the Summary Minutes of the Administrative Conference of June 7, 1999 and the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 8, 1999. Motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Spigener and approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Stewart, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 5. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Huckaby and Carmody. 2.

Awards, Recognition of Distinguished Guests and Communications of the Mayor Which Are Required by Law. Mayor Hightower: None.

Councilman Shyne: I would like to and like for this Council and the City to recognize a young man who is a student in the Caddo Parish school system. It seems like we read about young men who do things that are anti-sociable, but this is a young man who has broken and set a lot of track records here in Caddo Parish. I'm told that he has broken and set the state record for the 600-yard dash. I would like for Mr. Chadwick Lewis to come to the podium and---she says she's his grandmother but I don't believe that, but if his grandmother would come with him. Mayor Hightower: That's not his grandmother, no way. Councilman Shyne: Thanks, Mr. Mayor. I guess ya'll can see, he and I are campaigning again, we've started already and you can tell the Chairman is trying to get in on it. Mr. Mayor, we not going to let him get in on this right now. Chadwick, you want to tell us what school you go to, what grade you are, and you want to tell us a little bit about yourself. It don't have to be very much, I can tell he is very bashful, he is kind of like I am, he is kind of bashful and don't like to talk much. Mr. Lewis: My name is Chadwick Lewis. I'm in 5^th grade. I broke the parish-state record, went to Baton Rouge, was 2^nd and came in 1^st down here. Councilman Shyne: What school do you go to? Mr. Lewis: Werner Park. Councilman Shyne: That's in whose district, that sounds like it might be in my district? Councilman Burrell: Mine, close to mine. Councilman Shyne: It is in my district. And Chadwick, we are extremely proud of you and a few years from now, we will be looking to give you a send off to the Olympics. Just keep your grades up, keep working hard, keep going to church and praying, and being obedient and practice hard in track and a few years from now you will be going to the Olympics representing the United States and the City of Shreveport and Werner Park Elementary School. Grandmother, would you like to say anything, if it is nothing but just hello. I was looking, is his Coach here, has his Coach made it? Mrs. Lewis: No, he is probably tied up. This is Chad's first year running track, and Coach Duhon is his Coach. When they first started off Chad was practicing, running real good and they saw how he was running, so they decided to put him in the running. This is his first year running. Chad ran and broke the Caddo Parish record here for elementary schools. He got a chance to go to Baton Rouge to run for the state. He ran second in the 600-yard dash. Councilman Shyne: Chad, we are proud of you and I know you probably got that ability from your grandmother. Thank ya'll very much. Councilman Burrell: You might have to put on a little bit more weight to carry those medals around, look like those medals are pretty heavy there, Chadwick; but good luck to you.

Councilman Stewart: I appreciate your patience that I was late. I was meeting with some investors on the American Tower from California. I apologize for the inconvenience. Councilman Carmody: I apologize for my lateness, I was unavoidable detained in traffic; had a couple of accidents out on the interstate.

Councilman Burrell: Remind me to punish you later. I have one guest here that we want to get an update on and I have, I would say three guests, I have a multitude of guests that I think that we would want to hear from. First, we will try to get an update on our Sci-port Project from Ms. Andrea Peek.

Ms. Peek, President and CEO of Sci-port Center: I wanted to come and give you an update. We have been open now for a little over six months and want to share with you our thanks on behalf of the Board and (inaudible). We appreciate you for making our Sci-port Discovery Center possible.

In the six months, we had over 150,000 to date. That is close to surpassing our first year goal of (inaudible). Also, of those visitors, almost 50%, about 48% have been from outside of the local area so the impact, economically, been about $3 million dollars a year as well as all those visitors, almost 50,000 have been school students, 20,000 of those being from this local area and they are participating in hands-on workshops that both reinforce the lessons that (inaudible). So we are very proud of what we have developed there in the community and would like to share those thanks and appreciation to you.

In terms of our tourism, about 50% of the attendance to date has been from outside of the State of Louisiana as well. So I hope these are the results that you were looking for, I am quite proud of them. I've been associated with science centers throughout the United States and this, in my mind, is the best community and it is the result of your support and the support of everyone involved.

We have a hand-out of some fast fact as well as I want to share with you the accessibility practices that have been put in place that make sure that all of the programs at Sci-port Discovery Center are available to every resident in this community as well as there is already a firmly established network of other great programs in the community that we've been able to connect with. So, I'll share with you some of the partnerships that we have already established with some of the other agencies and the schools in our community that help further strengthen the educational efforts that have begun here. I want you to know too that Thursday night, Shreveport has attracted the director of the Everest Film, David Brasheers, will be in town. He is finishing a 17 city nationwide tour which included Chicago and Boston, Seattle, Dallas, San Diego and Shreveport. He is here to help lodge the preview screening of Everest and we are quite proud to host him as well as Joby O'Quinn, our local resident who has just summited Everest, will be at the event. So this is available to anyone in the community to participate in this premier event with a national figure as well as throughout the weekend. We have some great opening programs to launch this effort.

Councilman Burrell: For the viewing audience, we are talking about Mt. Everest is that correct? Ms. Peek: That's right, Mt. Everest. Councilman Burrell: When you say Everest, it just kind of goes over, I'm sure, over people's head. But anyway, we are talking about Mt. Everest, the opening of the Sci-port film--Ms. Peek: At the I-Max Dome Theater and we can take you 29,028 feet in air conditioned comfort. Councilman Burrell: I tell you, that is something to see, I had that opportunity-not to see the film, but the movie theater.

Councilman Carmody: I would encourage everyone to go see the I-Max regarding Mt. Everest. It is a very moving story if anybody is familiar with the tragedy that took place on that mountain, but I commend Sci-port. Ya'll have done a great job and I certainly think that everyone should take advantage of this gem in our community.

Councilman Burrell: I echo the same thing that Mr. Carmody said. I had an opportunity to go to see whatever that was that took you inside the body, and you talking about getting sick, I got sick. I went down vessels through hearts, through a number of different places I never thought I had inside me, but it was very, very interesting indeed and we do have a jewel here. And another thing I may add is that Sci-port is one of three projects that we will be presenting, coming up this Thursday in Philadelphia for the All American City Award and it is one of three projects that we will be presenting at that time, so I want to add that to it. Thanks a lot Andrea, you are doing a great job. Ms. Peek: Thank you very much.

Councilman Shyne: I would like to recognize one of Caddo Parish Educators, Mr. Preston Edwards. He is one of the educators here in Caddo Parish who has done a tremendous amount of community work with our young boys and girls, and who has made a tremendous contribution over the years (I won't say how long I guess you can kind of look at his hair and tell that he has been around for a while).

Councilman Burrell: Next for recognition would be Mr. Ray Paxton, we have a resolution. This man has done so much for the sport of boxing and he has been recognized, not only in this state, but throughout this nation. He is one of the students, I believe of, Irish McNeel or am I going back too far. Mr. Paxton: You are right. Councilman Burrell: On behalf of the Council and myself, we are presenting this resolution to Ray Paxton. He has just been inducted into the USA Boxing Southern Association Hall of Fame (see Resolution No. 141 of 1999).

Mr. Paxton: I'd like to thank the City of Shreveport and the Council members. And I'd just like to mention that in November, we are going to have the Southern Association's Tournament in Shreveport and also we are going to run the State Golden Glove back in Shreveport. So it has been a privilege and all the honors that I received, goes to the young men that I've worked with. Without them it wouldn't be possible for me to enjoy what I enjoy doing and I want to thank the Council again. Councilman Burrell: Since the parish has it boxing program, we will soon instituting a boxing program here at the city, so I think we are well on our way to getting back into the boxing arena.

Our next guests are very special guest, and as Mr. Paxton said, it is all about the children. At this time I would like to introduce to you what I consider our Multi-cultural group that performed in our first event last Thursday. I want you to eat your heart out for those who were not there, because anybody who wasn't there, missed a treat. They are here today to be with us and we want to recognize them and we also want to recognize some special persons associated with the Multi-cultural center and a very, very special guest that we've welcomed back into our community, who was college age when she left. But Hollywood realized her potential and snapped her up from Bossier City, Shreveport -Bossier area and took her way out there and now she is back home. And first of all I'd like to introduce to most of you, Sharon Flournoy and I'm gong to let her introduce her staff person and then from there I want her to introduce her very special guest. Sharon is our interim Director for our Multi-cultural Center here in Shreveport.

Ms. Flournoy: We've been real excited, the Shreveport Multi-Cultural Center bringing together all cultures and it was real exciting for me to talk to Judy Ann Mason about the mission of being the inclusion of our city. Judy was exciting because something had just happened to her daughter experiencing something in Bossier so she felt the need and saw the need to write this play that we debuted on Thursday. She put it together within two and a half weeks. These are children who have never met each other, a few have but they have bond. They are now a family and hopefully what you see here will continue to grow in our city and our nation. I would like to introduce Kim Hudson Wilder who is my Assistant at the Shreveport Multi-Cultural Center who is doing an excellent job. Councilman Burrell: Kim is a little heavy these days. How many months is it, Kim. Ms. Flournoy: Five and half months (that's our baby) and now, Judy Ann Mason Williams.

Councilman Burrell: I have to apologize for my son, he wound up going down to New Orleans, he took part in this. And I begged Sharon to let me bring Longfellow with me, but she wouldn't allow me to bring Longfellow. It is his seven foot python that participated in the program also. She said that she didn't think it was appropriate.

Ms. Mason: (Following the Shreveport-Bossier welcome): It is indeed a wonderful privilege to stand before the City Council of my hometown with this wonderful group of children. I've been away for 25-years, I was under 18 when I left, Councilman Burrell. What I've come back to and I made this statement the other night: The Shreveport I left is not the Shreveport-Bossier that I came back to. I am not working with a group of multi-cultural children and I'm now seeing a multi-cultural City Council. Though it took a quarter of century to get to this point, believe me, those of you who perhaps have not had the opportunity to leave this area and live in other parts of the world or other parts of the country, I can assure you, we have come a wonderfully long way towards progress. And I'm very proud to have been born in this area. I am so proud that I very quickly picked up the telephone and had some of my friends from Los Angeles, from Hollywood to come down and to share this past evening with us. I want you to know that David Carrdine called me from St Louis on the plane to say, he had not had such a positive time, in his life in a very, very long time. And this is a man who travels all over the world speaking on behalf of multi-cultural issue. And so did Mr. Ober Holster, who is a white South African who was sent from his country, fleeing, because of his work with the anti-apathy groups. I want to thank you on behalf of these children for caring enough to know that we are entering a new millennium and the issues that they face are not the same issues that I had to face when I left here. But fortunately enough, I believe my parents given me enough hope and instilled enough courage in me to want to go forward, but yet I didn't have to deal with the issues that these children have to deal with. Because we care about them in Shreveport, we've thought enough to try to re-create a situation here that will resemble the whole world in approximately 50 years. If you are not accustomed to working with other cultures, believe me, it will suddenly be there the same way the Internet is suddenly in your life and colored television was there, suddenly, in your life. I remember living in Bossier City when my family had the first television set, period. Never did I dream that would actually be producing for that little box, but what was given to me in this area from teachers, from schools from my neighbors was so important. And I'm sure the children will tell you themselves when they speak to you today, just what this experience has meant to us. We've come to know each other in a way that you will soon see because they want to be together. They don't want this to end. And whether or not anyone decides that we should exist or shouldn't exist, I'm committing myself and the help of friends all over the world to do something for the children in my area because it has been an honor and a privilege and a gift to me to come here and to work with these wonderful youngster. And I thank you guys and I thank you, Mr. Mayor, for caring and I'm so glad to be home.

Councilman Burrell: We would like to know some of the work that you've done because I don't think people recognize some of the movies and shows that you've produced that they watch everyday. Ms. Mason: You are asking for my resume. I usually shy away from that but for those of you: I was born here in Shreveport-Bossier. They first play I wrote, I wrote as a student at Grambling State University. That play was called, "Living Fab" and it won a national play writing award with the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington. First place for the Norman Lear Award for Achievement in Comedy Play Writing. As a result of that award, I was invited to Hollywood to work for Mr. Lear. The first show I worked on was Good Times, I worked on Jeffersons, All In The Family. I was production liaison in Mr. Lear's Office. He wanted to train me on the other side of the camera as opposed to just being writer because he did not want my work to be limited to only writing material for blacks. He felt that because no one else in the industry was hiring blacks or women, he put me in a position as a producer. My training in television came from Norman Lear. As a result of that, I worked as a Producer on I'll Fly Away which was an Emmy awarding winning show about life in the south. I left I'll Fly Away to produce American Gothic, A Different World for Mr. Cosby for three years and then I left television to move into feature films. The first feature film I wrote was done by Walt Disney pictures, Sister Act II starring Whoppi Goldberg. After that, I went into producing films myself because I was more concerned about the images that were being presented, not only about blacks, but about southerners. I have a very, big stick I carry when they try to present whites down here as all racist. So I've been in our corner down here for a very long time. I did Clover for Hallmark entertainment last year. The year before that, an award winning script called, Sophie and the Moon Hanger and now I am producing a movie called, Penny Feathers. I am one of the producers. I did not write it but we are shooting it in the Shreveport area. Folks from California will be bringing upwards to $10 million dollars into the Shreveport-Bossier area. And that's it in a nutshell and I go to church.

Councilman Shyne: I was about to say and I think she mentioned it, that she is a graduate of Grambling State University which is one of the most outstanding universities in this country, probably, in the world. And she forgot to mention that she is the baby sister of B. J. Mason who is one of our citizens here that we can be extremely proud of. B. J. was involved in bringing the cultures together probably when you were in Elementary or Junior High School. Ms. Mason: He had a different agenda. Councilman Shyne: Well. Ms. Mason: I am his baby sister and I have two other brothers. Reverend Walter Mason, Jr. who is the Pastor at Tabernacle Church on the Cooper Road and Willie Mason who is an Executive with Greyhound. B. J. Mason, my brother, who is an author who I learned the craft of writing from, and my sister who raised me after my parents died from age 12, (inaudible) Johnson, from Bossier City. And my younger sister, my baby sister, is with the University of Virginia. She works in their Accounting Department. So I'm not the only one in my family who works and believes in civic service.

Councilman Burrell: That's is what I was about to say, she comes from a family, B. J. might have had a little different agenda, but I do want you to understand that he made a tremendous contribution to this community. B. J. Mason did things that was not popular for blacks to do during the late '60s and '70s. He also went to Hollywood and performed in a number of movies; so, she comes from a tremendous family with a tremendous background and we are extremely proud of the entire family. And I do want you to know that, God doesn't have the same agenda for all of us. All of us are individuals, all of us have to travel the road that God has picked out for us and we are extremely proud of you and welcome home.

Ms. Flournoy: Two of the children would like to tell about their experience, Lauren and Kim. Ms. Lauren Bryan: I just have to say it was a fabulous experience to work with so many different people of so many different cultures. It made me stop and think when I heard racist comments or derogatory comments, it made me stop and think: is this right? Should they be saying this and what are they really thinking about when they are saying these words, and it just had a great impact on my life. Not only has it made me stop and think, but it has made me feel that I had a voice, like I'm not just one person standing in this world, just walking around in oblivion. I had a purpose and it is just to better the world. When you have the opportunity to talk in front of so many people about racism, it doesn't stop there. If you've change one person, then they don't keep it to themselves. They go and they tell their friends and they try to change their friends' hearts and they tell their family and they tell their children and its like a chain reaction and it doesn't stop. And when you think about it that way, you've really changed hundreds of people's life through one person and we didn't even--it wasn't even one person that we were talking to, we had hundreds there. So we have the opportunity to make such a huge difference in this world. It gave me a feeling that could not be reproduced, ever. Such greatness at such young age.

Ms. Christie Durso: Ms. Mason and Ms. Flournoy are very extraordinary women. That night at the performance, not only did we do our best, but I felt that we touched a lot of people. There were people that came up to me, even Hal Williams himself, came and said we touched him. And I'm ecstatic at the fact that we may have changed a lot of racist views and opinions and as Lauren said, we stopped that chain reaction of racism.

Councilman Burrell: We want to thank you for that, and Sharon, I understand you all have another performance of this for those who missed it or one of you may let them know when it is, so that they can possible attend that one. Ms. Flournoy: July 15^th at the Strand Theater. We are going to do two performance, one at 10 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. that night.

Councilman Stewart: We have some guests here, under the Honored Guest, representation of Mr. Sonny Moss and Associates from Willis Knighton and Mr. Wayne Sensor of the Schumpert group and Mr. Stewart Slack with Slack-Alost-Miremont. They are here today obviously with the issues associated with the request involving Elizabeth Street. With all due respect to the circumstances occurred in Councilman Huckaby's family and the importance of all parties being present, I have sent them notes that I will request a postponement until the next meeting to consider that. I appreciate ya'll time, and you are certainly welcome to stay, but we will not vote on it today, but will be happy to discuss it with you later in the week and I'll contact each of you tomorrow.

Public Hearings: None.

Confirmations and/or Appointments: None.

The Council considered the Consent Agenda Legislation.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT:

Motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Serio for Introduction of the Resolutions on the Consent Agenda not to be adopted prior to July 13, 1999. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Huckaby. 1.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS:

• Resolution No. 149 of 1999: A resolution authorizing employment of special legal counsel to represent the City of Shreveport and otherwise providing with respect thereto.



• Resolution No. 150 of 1999: A resolution authorizing the waiver of the entire building rental fee for one of the Barnwell Garden and Art center Meeting Rooms for the LSU Agricultural Center-Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service to hold its meetings and otherwise providing with respect thereto.



• Resolution No. 151 of 1999 by Councilman Spigener: A resolution authorizing the waiver of the rental fee for Independence Stadium for the Brookwood Athletic Association to hold its 13^th Annual Brookwood Bowl and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: None.

ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ON CONSENT:

Motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Carmody for Adoption of the Resolutions on the Consent Agenda. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Huckaby. 1.

RESOLUTIONS:

RESOLUTION NO. 134 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE DONATION OF TWELVE PICNIC TABLES FOR THE RIVERFRONT FESTIVAL PLAZA FROM THE ROTARY CLUBS OF SHREVEPORT AND THE METROPOLITAN AREA AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

By: Councilman Stewart

WHEREAS, Section 2.02(e) of the Shreveport City Charter authorizes the City to accept or refuse gifts, donations, bequests or grants from any source for any purpose related to the powers and duties of the city or the welfare of the inhabitants thereof; and

WHEREAS, the Rotary Clubs of Shreveport and the metropolitan area want to donate twelve picnic tables to be installed at the Riverfront Festival Plaza for the community to enjoy; and

WHEREAS, Rotary Club members have worked with SPAR employees and the Red River Revel to select these tables, their color schemes and locations in the Riverfront Festival Plaza.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the Mayor is authorized to accept on behalf of the City a donation of twelve picnic tables for the Riverfront Festival Plaza from participating Rotary Clubs represented by Shreveport, Bossier City, Benton, Oil City and the East, West, South and Southwest Clubs of Shreveport.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents in connection with the acceptance of this donation.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council wishes to express its appreciation, on behalf of the citizens of the City, to the participating Rotary Clubs represented by Shreveport, Bossier City, Benton, Oil City and the East, West, South and Southwest Clubs of Shreveport.

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. 135 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF THE ENTIRE BUILDING RENTAL FEE FOR THE MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM TO ALLOW THE FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM TO HOLD ITS FUNDRAISER, THE BIG ELITE - HIGH FASHION STYLE SHOW - MILLENNIUM MADNESS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, The Foster Grandparent Program plans to hold as its fundraiser, the Big Elite - High Fashion Style Show - Millennium Madness, on September 10, 1999 in the Municipal Auditorium; and

WHEREAS, The Foster Grandparent Program, sponsored locally by The Caddo Council on Aging, Inc., is federally funded and offers low-income senior adults (age sixty or older) opportunities to serve as mentors, tutors and care givers for children and youth with special needs. They provide 20 hours of weekly service to local community organizations such as schools, hospitals, and youth centers; and

WHEREAS, 10 percent matching funds are needed for the federal funding that provides training, transportation costs, expenses, accident and liability insurance and daily meals for the senior adults at their volunteer site; and

WHEREAS, it is in the public interest and serves a public purpose for the City to waive the entire rental fee for the use of the Municipal Auditorium on September 10, 1999 for The Foster Grandparent Program to hold its fundraiser.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the entire rental fee for the use of the Municipal Auditorium by The Foster Grandparent Program to hold its fundraiser, the Big Elite - High Fashion Style Show, on September 10, 1999 is waived and the provisions of Section 26-123 and Section 26-124 of the Code of Ordinances are suspended relative to this event only.

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. 148 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE FESTIVAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT: 98-A001, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Shreveport Festival Site Development Project, No: 98-A001; 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, amicably acquisition of 10% undivided interest of the property is not possible; 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, 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.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: None.

Mr. Antee: We do have two ordinances that we would ask that the rules be suspended and we add to First Reading that deal with the Hollywood and Harrah's leases. Motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Serio to suspend the Rules of Procedure and add Ordinance Nos. 96 and 97 of 1999 to the Agenda. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Huckaby. 1.

REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION

RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE:

RESOLUTION NO. 138 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF THE TIMES AND SELECTING THE TIMES THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL FOR THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 1999 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2000 AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Shreveport, advertised for the publishing of all minutes, ordinances, resolutions, budgets, official notices, advertisements, and other official proceedings of the City of Shreveport for the period July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2000 in accordance with law; and

WHEREAS, The Times has submitted the following bid:

All printing in Classified Section -- $.27 per line;

All Display Advertising -- $3.78 per classified column;

WHEREAS, the City is required by its Charter and state law to select an official journal; and

WHEREAS, the bid of The Times is responsive and therefore it is recommended that The Times be awarded the bid as described above.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, regular and legal session convened that the bid of The Times is accepted and The Times be and is hereby designated the official journal of the City of Shreveport for the period July 1, 1999 and ending June 30, 2000 and the Mayor of the City is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with The Times under the terms and conditions contained in said bid.

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.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Spigener passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Huckaby. 1.

RESOLUTION NO. 141 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE RAY PAXTON UPON HIS INDUCTION INTO THE USA BOXING SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION'S HALL OF FAME AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

By: Councilman Burrell

WHEREAS, Ray Paxton was inducted into the USA Boxing Southern Association's Hall of Fame at their annual meeting held in Biloxi, Mississippi in June 1999. He was also honored as the association's Senior Coach of the Year; and

WHEREAS, Ray Paxton started his amateur boxing career in Shreveport 1954. During his career in the ring, he garnered nine Regional Golden Glove titles, three Sate Golden Glove champion ships, Florida AAU title, California Golden Gloves title and the 6^th Fleet Navy title; and

WHEREAS, Ray Paxton retired from boxing in 1966 and began his coaching career in Shreveport. He built Paxton's Gym and has served as an International coach for Team USA, as the District Director for USA Boxing's Region 4 and on the Board of Directors for USA Boxing; and

WHEREAS, Ray Paxton is currently the director of the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Youth Boxing Program and the rights holder for the Louisiana Golden Gloves. In conjunction with the Shreveport Regional Sports Authority, he was successful in holding the Louisiana State Golden Gloves Championships in Shreveport for the first time.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, recognizes Ray Paxton upon his induction into the USA Boxing Southern Association's Hall of Fame and for being named as the association's Senior Coach of the Year.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council congratulates Ray Paxton in his successful career and for providing a positive image of the City of Shreveport.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall be executed in duplicate originals and one original shall be presented to Ray Paxton and an original shall be filed in perpetuity in the Office of the Clerk of Council for the City of Shreveport.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Carmody passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Huckaby. 1.

The Deputy Clerk read the resolution by title: Resolution No. 142 of 1999 by Councilman Huckaby: A resolution to request the Attorney General of the State of Louisiana to provide an opinion on the following issue: Whether the Mayor can amend a concession agreement to add new buildings without introducing a new ordinance and advertising same, and otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Councilman Shyne: I would move to postpone that at this particular time, because I think the Mayor and Mr. Huckaby had some discussion on that, I was not privy to it. I don't know whether Mr. Antee was privy to it or not but since Mr. Huckaby is not here, at this particular, time, I would ask the pleasure of the ladies and gentlemen of this Council to postpone this until the next Council meeting.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Serio to postpone the resolution until the July 13, 1999 meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Huckaby. 1.

RESOLUTION NO. 143 OF 1999

A RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PRESENTATIONS OF THE MAYOR'S FAIR SHARE PLAN AND THE EQUAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM SPONSORED BY COUNCILMEN SHYNE AND HUCKABY TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON EACH AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

By: Councilman Huckaby

WHEREAS, providing goods and services to the City of Shreveport by minority and women vendors is a major issue in the City of Shreveport; and

WHEREAS, it is generally admitted by the Mayor, Council Members, media editorials and a significant part of the citizenry of the City of Shreveport that a disparity exist between the number of minority citizens of Shreveport and the goods and services minority citizens provide to the City; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor has circulated a Fair Share Plan and Councilmen Shyne and Huckaby have circulated an "Equal Business Opportunity Program," both of which are designed to increase minority vendor opportunities with the City and to eliminate or reduce said disparity; and

WHEREAS, it is desirable and necessary to provide a forum to present said plans/programs to the public and to receive public comments;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Shreveport City Council that a public hearing is called to present the Mayor's Fair Share Plan and the Equal Business Opportunity Program sponsored by Councilmen Shyne and Huckaby and to receive public comments on each on

Tuesday, June 29, 1999 at 6 o'clock p.m. at the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum (Auditorium), 3015 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, LA.

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.

Councilman Shyne: I would so move at this particular time, that we would pass this resolution and I think it would entertain both the Fair Share Program that was passed us just a few minutes ago by the Administration and the draft that was presented to the Council by the Honorable Hilry Huckaby and Joe Shyne.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Stewart passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Huckaby. 1.

The Deputy Clerk read the resolution by title: Resolution No. 144 of 1999: A resolution A resolution amending the pay schedule for the Municipal Fire And Police Civil Service Personnel, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Clerk's Note: The resolution died due to a lack of a motion for passage.

RESOLUTION NO. 145 of 1999

RESOLUTION STATING THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT'S ENDORSEMENT OF MR. DIZ COLLISION REPAIR CENTER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BENEFITS OF THE LOUISIANA ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM 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, and Act 1024 was enacted by the 1992 Legislature, and

WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program offers significant incentives for economic development to some of the most distressed areas in the City of Shreveport, and

WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Economic Development designated Census Tract 218.00 Block Group 3 , in the City of Shreveport as "Enterprise Zone" eligible, based on enabling legislation (R.S.51.21.1787-1791), and

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport states this endorsement is in agreement with the Overall Economic Development Plan for the City of Shreveport, and

WHEREAS, the attached Enterprise Zone map has been marked to show the location of the business being endorsed, and

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.

• 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 enterprise, and machinery and equipment used in that enterprise. This tax refund would be on materials, construction and equipment purchased for a project and used by a business permanently on that site.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Shreveport City, in due, regular, and legal session convened that on this 22^ND day of June 1999 that MR DIZ COLLISION REPAIR CENTER, INC. and their project DIZ COLLISION REPAIR CENTER PROJECT, State Application # 990234, is endorsed to participate in the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program.

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.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Serio passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Huckaby. 1.

RESOLUTION NO. 146 of 1999

RESOLUTION STATING THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT'S ENDORSEMENT OF DOWNTOWN DUBS, INC. TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BENEFITS OF THE LOUISIANA ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM 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, and Act 1024 was enacted by the 1992 Legislature, and

WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program offers significant incentives for economic development to some of the most distressed areas in the City of Shreveport, and

WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Economic Development designated Census Tract 201.00 Block Group 1 , in the City of Shreveport as "Enterprise Zone" eligible, based on enabling legislation (R.S.51.21.1787-1791), and

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport states this endorsement is in agreement with the Overall Economic Development Plan for the City of Shreveport, and

WHEREAS, the attached Enterprise Zone map has been marked to show the location of the business being endorsed, and

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 enterprise, and machinery and equipment used in that enterprise. This tax refund would be on materials, construction and equipment purchased for a project and used by a business permanently on that site.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Shreveport City, in due, regular, and legal session convened that on this 22^nd day of June 1999 that DOWNTOWN SUBS, INC. and their project QUIZNO'S CLASSIC SUBS, State Application # 990205, is endorsed to participate in the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program.

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.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Shyne passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Huckaby. 1.

RESOLUTION NO. 147 of 1999

RESOLUTION STATING THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT'S ENDORSEMENT OF GRIMM MANAGEMENT RESOURCES DBA NAPA AUTO PARTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BENEFITS OF THE LOUISIANA ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM 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, and Act 1024 was enacted by the 1992 Legislature, and

WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program offers significant incentives for economic development to some of the most distressed areas in the City of Shreveport, and

WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Economic Development designated Census Tract 234.00 Block Group 7 , in the City of Shreveport as "Enterprise Zone" eligible, based on enabling legislation (R.S.51.21.1787-1791), and

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport states this endorsement is in agreement with the Overall Economic Development Plan for the City of Shreveport, and

WHEREAS, the attached Enterprise Zone map has been marked to show the location of the business being endorsed, and

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 enterprise, and machinery and equipment used in that enterprise. This tax refund would be on materials, construction and equipment purchased for a project and used by a business permanently on that site.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Shreveport City, in due, regular, and legal session convened that on this 22^ND day of June 1999 that GRIMM MANAGEMENT RESOURCES DBA NAPA AUTO PARTS and their project NAPA AUTO PARTS , State Application # 990240, is endorsed to participate in the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program.

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.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Spigener, seconded by Councilman Shyne passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Huckaby. 1.

RESOLUTION NO. 152 0F 1999

A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT ("THE CITY") TO PROCEED WITH FINANCING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED EIGHT MILLION DOLLARS ($8,000,000) FOR THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF A NEW CITY HALL (INCLUDING MOVING EXPENSES) AND FOR THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF PARKING FACILITIES AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport desires to proceed with financing in an amount not to exceed Eight Million Dollars ($8,000,000), in a manner and structure to be determined by subsequent resolution, to finance the acquisition, construction and rehabilitation of a building to be used as City Hall (including moving expenses) and for the acquisition and construction of parking facilities, title to which shall be in the public.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal session convened, acting as the governing authority thereof, that:

Section 1. The City is authorized to proceed with financing in an amount not to exceed Eight Million dollars ($8,000,000), represented by the issuance of certificates of indebtedness or bonds (the "Bonds") to finance the acquisition, construction and rehabilitation of a building to be used as City Hall (including moving expenses) and for the acquisition and construction of parking facilities (the "Project") , title to which shall be in the public.

Section 2. The structure, terms and conditions of any such borrowing by the City shall be determined by subsequent resolution of the City Council, provided, however, that the tem of said borrowing shall not exceed fifteen (15) years and the interest rate shall not exceed six per cent (6%).

Section 3. Prior to the issuance of the Bonds, the City anticipates that it may pay a portion of the costs of the Project from other available funds. Upon issuance of the Bonds, the City reasonably expects to reimburse said expenditures from the proceeds of the Bonds. Any such allocation of the proceeds of the Bonds for reimbursement will be made with respect to the capital expenditures (as defined in Treasury Regulation 1.150-1(h) and will be made upon the delivery of the Bonds and not later than one year after the date of (i) the date such expenditure was made or (ii) the date the improvements were placed in service. This resolution is intended to be a declaration of intent to reimburse in accordance with the provisions of the Treasury Regulation 1.150-2.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby authorizes and directs its Mayor, Clerk and such other officials of the City to do any and all things necessary and incidental to carry out the provisions of this resolution.

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 to be severable.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Carmody passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Huckaby. 1.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS: None.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:

1. Ordinance No. 91 of 1999: An ordinance amending the Code of of the City of Shreveport by adding Chapter Two, Article IV, Division Eleven relative to the establishment of the Department of Operational Services and to repeal, amend and reenact certain provisions of the Code relative to same, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

• Ordinance No. 92 of 1999: An ordinance amending the 1999 Capital Improvements Budget, appropriating the funds therein and otherwise providing with respect thereto.



• Ordinance No. 93 of 1999: An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Shreveport Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning property located on the south side of Greenwood Road, 150' east of Greenwood Lane, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, from R-3, Urban, Multi-Family Residence District to B-3, Community Business District and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.



• Ordinance No. 94 of 1999 by Councilmen Shyne and Huckaby: An ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shreveport by amending Chapters Two and Twenty-Six relative to the Equal Business Opportunity Program and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.



• Ordinance No. 95 of 1999: An ordinance amending the 1999 budget for the Police Grants Special Revenue Fund, appropriating the funds therein and otherwise providing with respect thereto.



• Ordinance No. 96 of 1999: An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement granting a servitude on certain city owned property to QNOV and otherwise providing with respect thereto.



• Ordinance No. 97 of 1999: An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement granting a servitude on certain city owned property to Red River Entertainment of Shreveport partnership in Commendam and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Read by title and as read motion by Councilman Shyne, seconded by Councilman Spigener for Introduction of the Ordinances to lay over until the July 13, 1999 meeting. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Huckaby. 1.

ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE:

• Ordinance No. 54 of 1999 by Councilman Huckaby: An ordinance creating a Police Department Citizens' Review Board and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Councilman Shyne: I would move to postpone this at this particular time. This is an ordinance by Councilman Huckaby. He is not here today and I think it would only be fair if we would wait until Mr. Huckaby is here.

Having passed first reading on April 13, 1999, 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 Carmody to postpone the ordinance until the July 13, 1999 meeting.

Councilman Stewart: In the discussion with Mr. Huckaby about this issue, as well as others, I have heard differing opinions as to whether or not there is a legal question here given the laws of the state of Louisiana. I think it would be appropriate that we have some indication, from the Administration, in writing through the City Attorney's Office as to whether or not there are in fact, legal issues that would either 1. direct us; 2. authorize us; or 3. prohibit us. I would appreciate some guidance in writing prior to the next meeting. Mr. Lafitte: We'll provide that. Mayor Hightower: We'll do that.

Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Huckaby. 1.

• Ordinance No. 60 of 1999 by Councilman Huckaby: An ordinance amending the 1999 Riverfront Development Special Revenue Fund budget, appropriating the funds therein, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Councilman Shyne: I would likewise move to postpone this ordinance. It is authored by the Honorable Hilry Huckaby and he is not here today and I think it would only be fair that we postpone this until he is here.

Having passed first reading on April 27, 1999, 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 Stewart to postpone the ordinance until the July 13, 1999 meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Huckaby. 1.

• Ordinance No. 71 of 1999: An ordinance amending the 1999 Community Development Special Revenue fund and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on May 25, 1999, 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 Burrell, seconded by Councilman Carmody approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Huckaby. 1.

• Ordinance No. 86 of 1999: An ordinance to reverse the decision rendered by the Metropolitan Planning Commission during their public hearing meeting on May 5, 1999, by closing and abandoning a portion of Elizabeth Avenue in the Plymouth Subdivision, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

Having passed first reading on June 8, 1999, 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 Stewart, seconded by Councilman Serio to postpone the ordinance until the next regular meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Stewart, Carmody, Serio, Spigener, Shyne and Burrell. 6. Nays: None. Absent: Councilman Huckaby. 1.