MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION HELD ON THE 6 th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2016

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1 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION HELD ON THE 6 th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2016 The Caddo Parish Commission met in legal and regular session on the above date at 3:30 p.m. in the Government Chamber with Mr. Matthew Linn, President, presiding, and the following members in attendance, constituting a quorum: Commissioners Atkins, Bowman, Cawthorne, Chavez, Dominick, Epperson, Gage-Watts, Jackson, Linn, Middleton, and Smith (11). ABSENT: Commissioner Johnson (1). The invocation was given by Mr. Dominick, and Mr. Jackson led the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance. CITIZENS COMMENTS Mrs. Irma Rogers, 1920 Michoud Street, Shreveport, 71107, came before the Commission to give an update on the MLK Community Development Corporation. Mrs. Rogers stated that the funds have been spent on tutoring services and senior citizens activities. She stated that the bulk of their funds go towards helping the children and the senior citizens of this community. It was moved by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Chavez, to adopt the Regular Session Minutes from September 22, Motion carried. COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Notice is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 3:30 p.m. at Government Plaza Building, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana, the Caddo Parish Commission plans to consider adopting a resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in Caddo Parish to authorize the renewal of ad valorem taxes and/or the issuance of general obligation bonds in the Parish and to authorize the rededication of a sales and use tax in Sales Tax District Number One of the Parish. Mr. Jackson commended the LA Film Prize. He stated that it was a very successful and well-attended event. He also commended the Fuller House for dedicating two houses in the Allendale area. He stated that they are dedicating more houses in the future. Mr. Jackson also announced that there are several events going on this weekend, such as the Revel. Re-Form Shreveport will be taking place this Friday at the Central Art Station. There is also a day party at the Penthouse which will host a voters registration drive. On October 10 th, there will be a YPI Lunch & Learn and the topics to be discussed will be regarding the UDC. He also announced that SUSLA s 50 th Anniversary will be held on Friday at 10:30 a.m., Independence Stadium Mr. Linn asked that Administration look into the amendments on the mail-in ballots. Mr. Cawthorne also commended the LA Film Prize for an entertaining weekend. Mr. Epperson thanked Administration and Animal Services for participating in National Night Out and providing animals for adoption. He also announced that the Attorney Henry Bernstein will be at the Bill Cockrell Community Center on October 3 at 10:00 a.m. explaining the Constitutional amendments. Mr. Epperson informed the Commission about the passing of Ms. Tina Strickland. He said that her services will be held on Friday, October 7 th from 12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m. at the Winnfield Funeral Home. Her funeral will be held on Saturday, October 8 th at 11:00 a.m. at Lake Bethlehem Baptist Church. Mr. Epperson commended the Public Works Department on the completion of the parking lot of the Caddo Community Action Agency. Mr. Chavez announced that the Youth Challenge Program from Minden will be in town to help pick up the litter on Mansfield Road and Bert Kouns. He invited the Commission and any other citizens to help volunteer. He also announced that Mayor Tyler will be at Southwood High School on October 22 nd. The topic to be discussed is It s Everyone s Concern: A Conversation on Crime & Violence. He encouraged everyone to attend. at 6:00 p.m. Mr. Middleton reminded the Commission of the BNA fish dinner on Tuesday, October 11 th 90

2 PRESIDENTS REPORT Mr. Linn reiterated the details of Re-Form Shreveport. He stated that the event will start on Friday, October 7 th at 5:30 p.m. at the Central Art Station. Mr. Charles Marohn with Strong Towns will be the keynote speaker. Mr. Linn also announced that Centenary College is taking submissions for a second PSA about why it is good to live, work, shop, or play in Highland. He stated that they will record these PSA s at KSCL on October 19 th at 5:00 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING ORDINANCES Zoning Case P-10-16, in regards to Ordinance No of 2016, amending the zoning of property located on the SW corner of North Market and Pine Hill Road, Caddo Parish, LA, from R-A, Residence-Agriculture District to B-3, Community Business District. John Harris, Applicant. Zoning Case P-12-16, in regards to Ordinance No of 2016, amending the zoning of property located 680 feet south of Fountainbleau Road, Caddo Parish, LA, from R-A, Residence-Agriculture District to B-2, Neighborhood Business District. Zoe Interests, LLC, Applicant. Zoning Case P-13-16, in regards to Ordinance No of 2016, amending the zoning of property located on the NE side of North Market, 1075 feet south of LA 538, Caddo Parish, LA, from R-A, Residence-Agriculture District to B-3, Community Business District. Mohr Associates, Inc., Applicant. There being no one to speak further for or against ordinances, the President declared the public hearing on ordinances to be concluded. PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING ORDINANCES Ordinance No of 2016, amending Section of the Caddo Parish Code of Ordinances relative to Solicitation, to change the times during which solicitation is allowed. ZONING ORDINANCES (for final passage) It was moved by Mr. Epperson, seconded by Mr. Dominick, that Zoning Case P-10-16, in regards to Ordinance No of 2016, amending the zoning of property located on the SW corner of North Market and Pine Hill Road, Caddo Parish, LA, from R-A, Residence-Agriculture District to B-3, Community Business District. John Harris, Applicant be adopted. Motion carried, as shown by the following roll call votes: AYES: Commissioners Atkins, Bowman, Cawthorne, Chavez, Dominick, Epperson, Gage-Watts, Jackson, Linn, Middleton, and Smith (11). NAYS: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Johnson (1). ABSTAIN: None. ORDINANCE NO OF 2016 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 54 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH ZONING ORDINANCE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SW CORNER OF NORTH MARKET AND PINE HILL ROAD, CADDO PARISH, LA, FROM R-A, RESIDENCE-AGRICULTURE DISTRICT TO B-3, COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO BE IT ORDAINED by the Caddo Parish Commission in due, legal and regular session convened, that Chapter 54 of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Caddo is hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows, to wit: The official Zoning Map of the Shreveport Metropolitan Planning Area of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, be amended by rezoning property located on the SW corner of North Market and Pine Hill Road, Caddo Parish, LA, more particularly described below, be and the same is hereby amended from R-A, Residence-Agriculture District to B-3, Community Business District: A tract of land in Lot 5 of the partition of Julie & Charles Walker lands in the SE/4 of Section 4, T18N, R14W, Caddo Parish, LA, described as follows: Beginning 50 feet south & feet east of the NW corner of said Lot 5, thence S89 47 E 91

3 along the south R/W line of the Pine Hill Road 95 feet to the west R/W line of the new Mooringsport Hwy; thence S60 1 E along said Hwy 200 feet; thence S55 28 W 328 feet; thence N0 23 E 286 feet to the POB, Caddo Parish, LA, less that certain tract or parcel of land located at the SW intersection of State Route 8 & Pine Hill Road in the NW/4 of the SE/4 of Section 4, T18N, R14W, more fully described by reference to Map of Survey dated as follows: Begin at the point where the existing SW R/W line of state Route 8 intersects the south R/W line of Pine Hill Road, thence S60 37 E along the SW R/W line of State R/W line of State Route 8 for 200 feet to the SW corner of the former owner, WH Hardin; run thence S54 52 W feet; run thence N60 37 W parallel to & 40 feet SW from the existing R/W line of State Route 8 for feet to the south R/W line of Pine Hill Road; run thence E along said south R/W line feet to the POB. The strip excepted herein contains.208 acres, Caddo Parish, LA, together with all buildings & improvements thereon. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the rezoning of the property described herein is approved subject to compliance with the following stipulation: 1. Approval is subject to the applicant s submitted site plan being reviewed & approved by the Executive Director prior to the issuance of any permits. 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 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 this ordinance shall become effective ten (10) days after publication in the official journal. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are It was moved by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Jackson, that Zoning Case P-12-16, in regards to Ordinance No of 2016, amending the zoning of property located 680 feet south of Fountainbleau Road, Caddo Parish, LA, from R-A, Residence-Agriculture District to B-2, Neighborhood Business District. Zoe Interests, LLC, Applicant be adopted. Motion carried, as shown by the following roll call votes: AYES: Commissioners Atkins, Bowman, Cawthorne, Chavez, Dominick, Epperson, Gage- Watts, Jackson, Linn, Middleton, and Smith (11). NAYS: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Johnson (1). ABSTAIN: None. ORDINANCE NO OF 2016 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 54 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH ZONING ORDINANCE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED 680 FEET SOUTH OF FOUNTAINBLEAU ROAD, CADDO PARISH, LA, FROM R-A, RESIDENCE-AGRICULTURE DISTRICT TO B-2, NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO BE IT ORDAINED by the Caddo Parish Commission in due, legal and regular session convened, that Chapter 54 of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Caddo is hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows, to wit: The official Zoning Map of the Shreveport Metropolitan Planning Area of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, be amended by rezoning property located 680 feet south of Fountainbleau Road, Caddo Parish, LA, more particularly described below, be and the same is hereby amended from R-A, Residence-Agriculture District to B-2, Neighborhood Business District: Lot 2, Ritch Subdivision, Section 20, T16N, R14W, Caddo Parish, LA. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the rezoning of the property described herein is approved subject to compliance with the following stipulation: 1. Approval is subject to the submittal of a site plan for review & approval by the Executive Director prior to the issuance of any permits. 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 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. 92

4 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance shall become effective ten (10) days after publication in the official journal. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are It was moved by Mr. Dominick, seconded by Mr. Epperson, that Zoning Case P-13-16, in regards to Ordinance No of 2016, amending the zoning of property located on the NE side of North Market, 1075 feet south of LA 538, Caddo Parish, LA, from R-A, Residence-Agriculture District to B-3, Community Business District. Mohr Associates, Inc., Applicant be adopted. Motion carried, as shown by the following roll call votes: AYES: Commissioners Atkins, Bowman, Cawthorne, Chavez, Dominick, Epperson, Gage-Watts, Jackson, Linn, Middleton, and Smith (11). NAYS: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Johnson (1). ABSTAIN: None. ORDINANCE NO OF 2016 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 54 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH ZONING ORDINANCE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NE SIDE OF NORTH MARKET, 1075 FEET SOUTH OF LA 538, CADDO PARISH, LA, FROM R-A, RESIDENCE-AGRICULTURE DISTRICT TO B-3, COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO BE IT ORDAINED by the Caddo Parish Commission in due, legal and regular session convened, that Chapter 54 of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Caddo is hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows, to wit: The official Zoning Map of the Shreveport Metropolitan Planning Area of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, be amended by rezoning property located on the NE side of North Market, 1075 feet south of LA 538, Caddo Parish, LA, more particularly described below, be and the same is hereby amended from R-A, Residence- Agriculture District to B-3, Community Business District: A tract of land located in the NE/4 of Section 31, T19N, R14W, Caddo Parish, LA, lying north of & adjacent to N Market Street (LA Hwy 1) lying west of & adjacent to Lot 1, Aria Subdivision & more particularly described as: Begin on the north R/W line of N Market (LA Hwy 1) at the SW corner of Lot 1, Aria Subdivision, being the POB of the tract herein described; thence along the north R/W line of said N Market the following 2 courses: N W feet; N W feet; thence N E feet; thence S1 3 4 W feet to the POB. Said tract herein described containing acres M/L. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the rezoning of the property described herein is approved subject to compliance with the following stipulation: 1. Approval is subject to no permits being issued until the applicant s submitted site plan as been reviewed & approved by the Executive Director. 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 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 this ordinance shall become effective ten (10) days after publication in the official journal. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are ORDINANCES (for final passage) It was moved by Mr. Middleton, seconded by Mr. Jackson, that Ordinance No of 2016, amending Section of the Caddo Parish Code of Ordinances relative to Solicitation, to change the times during which solicitation is allowed be adopted. Mr. Middleton stated that his reasoning for this ordinance is so that people cannot solicit before 10:00 a.m. At this time, Mr. Middleton s motion carried, as shown by the following roll call votes: AYES: Commissioners Atkins, Bowman, Cawthorne, Chavez, Dominick, Epperson, Gage-Watts, Jackson, Linn, Middleton, and Smith (11). NAYS: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Johnson (1). ABSTAIN: None. ORDINANCE NO OF

5 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION OF THE CADDO PARISH CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO SOLICITATION, TO CHANGE THE TIMES DURING WHICH SOLICITATION IS ALLOWED AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, door to door solicitation necessarily means entry upon private property by uninvited persons; WHEREAS, persons in their homes have a greater expectation of privacy and to be free from the intrusive nature of a stranger demanding their personal attention at their threshold during certain hours; WHEREAS persons in their homes are not in a traditional public forum and have a right to not listen to speech which they do not desire; and day. WHEREAS, solicitation earlier than 10:00 a.m. is more intrusive than at later times in the NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Caddo Parish Commission in due, legal and regular session convened, that Section of the Code of Ordinances is amended to read as follows: SECT SOLICITATION * * * * * * (i) Restrictions on solicitation. * * * * * * (9) Hours of solicitation. No solicitor shall engage in the regulated activity at any residence between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 10:00 a.m. 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 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 this ordinance shall take effect upon adoption. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are It was moved by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Chavez, that the minutes of the Work Session Meeting held on October 3 rd, 2016 be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTIONS It was moved by Mr. Dominick, seconded by Mr. Bowman, that Resolution No. 74 of 2016, to authorize design exception to Blanchard Furrh Road Bridge which is in the Federal Off-System Bridge Rehabilitation & Replacement Program be adopted. Substitute motion by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Dominick, to englobo and adopt the following resolutions: Resolution No. 74 of 2016, to authorize design exception to Blanchard Furrh Road Bridge which is in the Federal Off-System Bridge Rehabilitation & Replacement Program Resolution No. 76 of 2016, to authorize the Caddo Parish Administrator to approve the assignment, sublease, bill of sale, and conveyance of State Lease to Aethon United BR LP and PEO Haynesville Holdco, LLC Resolution No. 77 of 2016, to authorize the Caddo Parish Administrator to approve the assignment, sublease, bill of sale, and conveyance of that certain pipeline right-of-way agreement to Aethon United BR LP and PEO Haynesville Holdco, LLC At this time, Mr. Middleton s motion carried, as shown by the following roll call votes: AYES: Commissioners Atkins, Bowman, Cawthorne, Chavez, Dominick, Epperson, Gage-Watts, Jackson, Linn, Middleton, and Smith (11). NAYS: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Johnson (1). ABSTAIN: None. RESOLUTION NO. 74 OF

6 A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE DESIGN EXCEPTIONS TO BLANCHARD FURRH ROAD BRIDGE WHICH IS IN THE FEDERAL OFF-SYSTEM BRIDGE REHABILITATION AND REPLACEMENT PROGRAM, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO WHEREAS, the Parish of Caddo has been notified by the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development that the Blanchard Furrh Road bridge (Recall ) in Caddo Parish requires two design exceptions for final design completion and replacement in the Federal Off- System Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program; and WHEREAS, the exceptions are: 1. Provide for 28 clear roadway width rather than the required 40 width as per LADOTD Design Guidelines with ADT above 2000 VPD. 2. Provide for no shoulders rather than the required 8 wide shoulders as per LADOTD Design Guidelines with ADT above 2000 VPD. WHEREAS, the Caddo Parish Commission has determined that these design exceptions for this bridge replacement and rehabilitation project provides a public benefit to the citizens of Caddo Parish; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Caddo Parish Commission in due, regular and legal session convened, that the Caddo Parish Commission does hereby authorizes the above listed exceptions into the final design of the Blanchard Furrh Rd Bridge (Recall ) Federal Off-System Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Caddo Parish Commission does hereby authorize the Parish Administrator or his designee to do any and all things necessary to authorizes the above listed exceptions into the final design of the Blanchard Furrh Rd Bridge (Recall ) Federal Off-System Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Project, and to execute any and all documents in a form acceptable to the Caddo Parish Attorney necessary to effectuate the purposes set forth herein. 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 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 this resolution shall take effect immediately. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are RESOLUTION NO. 76 OF 2016 A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT, SUBLEASE, BILL OF SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF STATE LEASE TO AETHON UNITED BR LP AND PEO HAYNESVILLE HOLDCO, LLC, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO WHEREAS, the Parish of Caddo is the Lessor in that certain oil, gas and mineral lease from the Caddo Parish Police Jury to Wessely Energy Corporation, in State Agency Lease 10564, dated December 15, 1982 and recorded at registry No of the conveyance records of Caddo Parish, Louisiana; and WHEREAS, State Agency Lease has been conveyed by assignment and merger to J-W Operating Company; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Caddo has received a written request from J-W Operating Company, seeking approval from the Caddo Parish Commission of an Assignment Sublease, Bill of Sale and Conveyance of State Agency Lease from J-W Operating Company to Aethon United BR LP and PEO Haynesville Holdco, LLC. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Caddo Parish Commission in due, regular and legal session convened, that the Administrator is hereby authorized to approve the Assignment Sublease, Bill of Sale and Conveyance of State Agency Lease from J-W Operating Company to Aethon United BR LP and PEO Haynesville Holdco, LLC. 95

7 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED 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 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 this resolution shall take effect immediately. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are RESOLUTION NO. 77 OF 2016 A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT, SUBLEASE, BILL OF SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF THAT CERTAIN PIPELINE RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENT TO AETHON UNITED BR LP AND PEO HAYNESVILLE HOLDCO, LLC, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO WHEREAS, the Parish of Caddo is the Grantor in that certain Pipeline Right-of-Way Agreement from the Police Jury of Caddo Parish to J-W Operating Company, dated April 1, 1975 and recorded at registry No of the conveyance records of Caddo Parish, Louisiana; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Caddo has received a written request from J-W Operating Company seeking approval from the Caddo Parish Commission of an Assignment, Sublease, Bill of Sale and Conveyance of the above described Pipeline Right-of-Way Agreement to Aethon United BR LP and PEO Haynesville Holdco, LLC. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Caddo Parish Commission in due, regular and legal session convened, that the Administrator is hereby authorized to approve the Assignment, Sublease, Bill of Sale and Conveyance of that certain Pipeline Right-of-Way Agreement from the Police Jury of Caddo Parish to J-W Operating Company, dated April 1, 1975 and recorded at registry No of the conveyance records of Caddo Parish, Louisiana to Aethon United BR LP and PEO Haynesville Holdco, LLC. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED 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 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 this resolution shall take effect immediately. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are It was moved by Mrs. Gage-Watts, seconded by Mr. Bowman, Resolution No. 78 of 2016, proclaiming October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Caddo Parish be adopted. Mrs. Gage-Watts stated that everyone is affected by cancer, and she would like everyone to be aware of cancer. She also asked that everyone wear pink and purple at the next meeting. Mr. Epperson stated that his mother has been in remission for fourteen years. He reiterated the importance of early detection. Mr. Jackson provided some facts regarding the Medicaid expansion. Seven hundred adults have received colonoscopies; there were polyps found in one hundred of the people that received colonoscopies. He also stated one thousand women have received mammograms due to the Medicaid expansion. Twenty-four enrollees have tested positive for cancer. He too reiterated the importance of early detection. At this time, Mrs. Gage-Watts motion carried, as shown by the following roll call votes: AYES: Commissioners Atkins, Bowman, Cawthorne, Chavez, Dominick, Epperson, Gage-Watts, Jackson, Linn, Middleton, and Smith (11). NAYS: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Johnson (1). ABSTAIN: None. RESOLUTION NO. 78 OF 2016 A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING OCTOBER AS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH IN CADDO PARISH WHEREAS, October is designated as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month; and 96

8 WHEREAS, Breast cancer touches the lives of Caddo residents from every background and every community across our Parish; and WHEREAS, though great strides have been made in combatting this devastating illness, more women and men will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, and hundreds are expected to lose their lives to this disease in Caddo Parish; and WHEREAS, during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Caddo Parish Commission honors those we have lost, lend our strength to those who carry on the fight, and pledge to educate ourselves and our loved ones about this tragic disease; and WHEREAS, this month we stand with the mothers, daughters, sisters, aunts, and friends who have been affected by breast cancer, and we recognize the ongoing efforts of dedicated advocates, researchers, and health care providers who strive each day to defeat this terrible disease. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Caddo Parish Commission, meeting in legal and regular session this 6th day of October, 2016 that it does hereby proclaim October, 2016 as: BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and urges all citizens to join with the Parish in recognition of this important month. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately. It was moved by Mrs. Gage-Watts, seconded by Mr. Jackson, that Resolution No. 79 of 2016, proclaiming and supporting October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month be adopted. Mrs. Gage-Watts invited everyone to the courthouse lawn on Friday, October 7 th at 5:30 p.m. to show their support for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. There will be a domestic violence memorial on October 20 th at 5:30 p.m. at Centenary College. At this time, Mrs. Gage-Watts motion carried, as shown by the following roll call votes: AYES: Commissioners Atkins, Bowman, Cawthorne, Chavez, Dominick, Epperson, Gage-Watts, Jackson, Linn, Middleton, and Smith (11). NAYS: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Johnson (1). ABSTAIN: None. RESOLUTION NO. 79 OF 2016 A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING AND SUPPORTING OCTOBER AS NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE RESPECT THERETO and WHEREAS, October is designated as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month; WHEREAS, Domestic violence impacts women, men and children of every age, background, and belief. Nearly 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men in the United States have suffered severe physical violence by an intimate partner; and WHEREAS, victims are deprived of their liberty and security and face tremendous threats to their health and safety. During National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we reaffirm our dedication to forging an America where no one suffers the hurt and hardship that domestic violence causes; and WHEREAS, during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Caddo Parish Commission pledges and their unwavering support to those in need and recognize the advocates, victim service providers, and organizations who work tirelessly to extend hope and healing to survivors and victims every day. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Caddo Parish Commission, meeting in legal and regular session this 6th day of October, 2016 that it does hereby proclaim October, 2016 as: NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and urges all citizens to join with the Parish in recognition of this important month. 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 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. 97

9 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are It was moved by Mr. Linn, seconded by Mr. Jackson, that Resolution No. 80 of 2016, ordering and calling a special election to be held in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, to vote upon the adoption of amendments to the Home Rule Charter; making application to the State Bond Commission in connection therewith; and providing for other matters in connection therewith be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 80 OF 2016 A RESOLUTION ORDERING AND CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, TO VOTE UPON THE ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE HOME RULE CHARTER; MAKING APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH BE IT RESOLVED, by the Caddo Parish Commission (the Governing Authority ), acting as the governing authority of Caddo Parish, Louisiana (the Parish ), that: SECTION 1.Election Call. Subject to the approval of the State Bond Commission, and under the authority conferred by Article VI, Sections 5 and 22 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, the applicable provisions of Chapter 5, Chapter 6-A and Chapter 6-B of the Louisiana Elections Code, and other constitutional and statutory authority, a special election is hereby called and ordered to be held in the Parish on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2016, between the hours of seven o clock (7:00) a.m., and eight o clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, and at the said election there shall be submitted to all registered voters qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and laws of this State and the Constitution of the United States, the following propositions, to-wit: CHARTER AMENDMENT PROPOSITION NO. 1 Shall Paragraph I of Section 3-07 of Article III of the Caddo Parish Home Rule Charter be amended to read as follows: I. Voting shall be by electronic, roll call or voice roll call on ordinances or upon motion of two (2) or more commissioners, and the ayes and nays shall be recorded in the minutes of the commission by the individual vote of each commissioner. Not less than a majority of the membership of the commission shall constitute a quorum to transact business, but if a quorum is lost during a meeting, a smaller number may recess from time to time and compel the attendance of absent commissioners in the manner and subject to the penalties prescribed by commission rules? CHARTER AMENDMENT PROPOSITION NO. 2 Shall Article V of the Caddo Parish Home Rule Charter be amended by deleting Section pertaining to the department of fleet services? CHARTER AMENDMENT PROPOSITION NO. 3 Shall Section 6-10 of Article VI of the Caddo Parish Home Rule Charter be amended to read as follows: ARTICLE VI. FINANCIAL PROCEDURES Section Facsimile signatures. Facsimile signatures and electronic signatures are authorized for negotiable instruments and multiple certificates of indebtedness in those cases where an official is required by law to sign, and where applicable state and federal laws authorize such signatures? CHARTER AMENDMENT PROPOSITION NO. 4 Shall Paragraph D, Section 8-03 of Article VIII of the Caddo Parish Home Rule Charter be amended to read as follows: ARTICLE VIII. INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM, RECALL AND REMOVAL BY SUIT Section Amending or repealing the Charter D. Proposals to amend or repeal this Charter shall be submitted for ratification to the qualified electors of the parish not less than sixty (60) days after the commission adopts the ordinance or the commission receives a properly certified petition, at the first election already authorized for other purposes or at a special election 98

10 called for the purpose of considering proposed charter amendments. If a special election is called, it shall be held at the next available election date after the commission adopts the ordinance or receives a properly certified petition. The results shall be determined by a majority vote of the electors voting on any particular proposal? SECTION 2.Publication of Notice of Election. A Notice of Special Election shall be published in the Caddo Citizen a newspaper of general circulation within the Parish, published in Vivian, Louisiana, and being the official journal of the Parish, once a week for four consecutive weeks, with the first publication to be made not less than forty-five (45) days nor more than ninety (90) days prior to the date of the election, which Notice shall be substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference the same as if it were set forth herein in full. SECTION 3.Canvass. This Governing Authority shall meet at its regular meeting place, the Government Plaza Building, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana, on THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2017, at THREE-THIRTY O CLOCK (3:30) P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the results of the said special election. SECTION 4.Polling Places. The polling places set forth in the aforesaid Notice of Special Election are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in- Charge and Commissioners, respectively, will be the same persons as those designated in accordance with law. SECTION 5.Election Commissioners: Voting Machines. The officers designated to serve as Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners pursuant to Section 4 hereof, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1248, shall hold the said special election as hererin provided, and shall make due returns of said election for the meeting of the Governing Authority to be held on Thursday, January 12, 2017, as provided in Section 3 hereof. All registered voters in the Parish will be entitled to vote at the special election, and voting machines shall be used. SECTION 6.Authorization of Officers. The Clerk of the Governing Authority is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to arrange for and to furnish to said election officers in ample time for the holding of said election, the necessary equipment, forms and other paraphernalia essential to the proper holding of said election and the President and/or Clerk of the Governing Authority are further authorized, empowered and directed to take any and all further action required by State and/or Federal law to arrange for the election, including but not limited to, appropriate submission to the Federal Department of Justice under Section 5 of the Federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended. SECTION 7.Furnishing Election Call to Election Officials. Certified copies of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State, the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Parish Custodian of Voting Machines of Caddo Parish and the Registrar of Voters of Caddo Parish, as notification of the special election, in order that each may prepare for said election and perform their respective functions as required by law. SECTION 8.Application to State Bond Commission. Application is made to the State Bond Commission for consent and authority to hold the special election as herein provided. A certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the State Bond Commission on behalf of this Governing Authority, together with a letter requesting the prompt consideration and approval of this application. SECTION 9.Approval of Board of Elections Supervisors. This Governing Authority does hereby request that the Parish Board of Election Supervisors (the Board ) consolidate the polling places and reduce the number of Commissioners per polling place so far as the Board deems practical in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 18: NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Caddo Parish Commission (the Governing Authority ), acting as the governing authority of Caddo Parish, Louisiana (the Parish ), on October 6, 2016, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held with the Parish on SATURDAY, DECEMBER , and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the Parish qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following propositions, to-wit: CHARTER AMENDMENT PROPOSITION NO. 1 Shall Paragraph I of Section 3-07 of Article III of the Caddo Parish Home Rule Charter be amended to read as follows: ARTICLE III. PARISH COMMISSION Section 3-07 Commission Meetings and Rules. I. Voting shall be by electronic, roll call or voice roll call on ordinances or upon motion of two (2) or more commissioners, and the ayes and nays shall be recorded in the minutes of the commission by the individual vote of each commissioner. Not less than a majority of the membership of the commission 99

11 shall constitute a quorum to transact business, but if a quorum is lost during a meeting, a small number may recess from time to time and compel the attendance of absent commissioners in the manner and subject to the penalties prescribed by commission rules? CHARTER AMENDMENT PROPOSITION NO. 2 Shall Article V of the Caddo Parish Home Rule Charter be amended by deleting Section pertaining to the department of fleet services? CHARTER AMENDMENT PROPOSITION NO. 3 Shall Section 6-10 of Article VI of the Caddo Parish Home Rule Charter be amended to read as follows: ARTICLE VI. FINANCIAL PROCEDURES Section Facsimile signatures. Facsimile signatures and electronic signatures are authorized for negotiable instruments and multiple certificates of indebtedness in those cases where an official is required by law to sign, and where applicable state and federal laws authorize such signatures? CHARTER AMENDMENT PROPOSITION NO. 4 Shall Paragraph D, Section 8-03 of Article VIII of the Caddo Parish Home Rule Charter be amended to read as follows: ARTICLE VIII. INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM, RECALL AND REMOVAL BY SUIT Section Amending or repealing the Charter. D. Proposals to amend or repeal this Charter shall be submitted for ratification to the qualified electors of the parish not less than sixty (60) days after the commission adopts the ordinances or the commission receives a properly certified petition, at the first election already authorized for other purposes or at a special election called for the purpose of considering proposed charter amendments. If a special election is called, it shall be held at the next available election date after the commission adopts the ordinance or receives a properly certified petition. The results shall be determined by a majority vote of the electors voting on any particular proposal? The said special election will be held at the following polling places situated within the Parish, which polls will open at seven o clock (7:00) a.m., and close at eight o clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to-wit: PARISHWIDE POLLING PLACES Precinct Location 001 Northside Elementary School, 1950 Northside Road, Shreveport 002 Lakeview United Methodist Church, 5550 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport 003 Oak Park Elementary/Middle School, 4331 Henry Street, Shreveport 004 Southern Hills Elementary School, 9075 Kingston Road, Shreveport 005A Cherokee Park Elementary School, 2010 Algonquin Trail, Shreveport 005 Cherokee Park Elementary School, 2010 Algonquin Trail, Shreveport 006 Stoner Hill Elementary Lab School, 2127 CE Galloway Blvd., Shreveport 007 Knights of Columbus Hall, 220 E. Stephenson Street, Shreveport 008 Shreve City Baptist Church, 2810 Knight Street, Shreveport 009 Shreve Island Elementary School, 836 Sewanee Place, Shreveport 010 A.C. Steere Elementary School, 4009 Youree Drive, Shreveport 011 Arthur Circle Elementary School, 261 Arthur Street, Shreveport 012 Broadmoor Middle Lab School, 441 Atlantic Avenue, Shreveport 013 Broadmoor Middle Lab School, 441 Atlantic Avenue, Shreveport 014 Knights of Columbus Hall, 220 E. Stephenson Street, Shreveport 015 Byrd High School Learning Center, 700 Kings Hwy., Shreveport 016 Haynes Avenue Baptist Church, 610 Haynes Avenue, Shreveport 017 Byrd High School Learning Center, 700 Kings Hwy, Shreveport 020 Byrd High School Learning Center, 700 Kings Hwy, Shreveport 021 South Highland Elementary School, 831 Erie Street, Shreveport 022 Broadmoor Middle Lab School, 441 Atlantic Avenue, Shreveport 023 Fairfield Avenue Elementary Magnet, 6215 Fairfield Avenue, Shreveport 024 South Highland Elementary School, 831 Erie Street, Shreveport 025 Werner Park Elementary School, 2715 Corbitt St./Hearne Ave.Ent., Shreveport 026 Betty Virginia Park Recreation Building, 4010 Line Avenue, Shreveport 027 Mall St. Vincent, 1133 St. Vincent Avenue, Shreveport 028 Galilee Baptist Church, 1500 Pierre Avenue, Shreveport 100

12 029 BT Washington New Tech High School, 2104 Milam Street, Shreveport 030 Atkins Branch Shreve Memorial Library, 3704 Greenwood Road, Shreveport 031 Galilee Baptist Church, 1500 Pierre Avenue, Shreveport 032 Mall St. Vincent, 1133 St. Vincent Avenue, Shreveport 034 Caddo Heights Math/Science Elem Sc, 1702 Corbitt Street, Shreveport 035 Linwood Public Charter School, 401 W. 70 th Street, Shreveport 036 Sunset Acres Elementary School, 6514 W. Canal Blvd., Shreveport PARISHWIDE POLLING PLACES Precinct Location 037 Queensborough Elementary School, 2701 Catherine Street, Shreveport 038 Caddo Middle Career & Technology School, 6310 Clift Avenue, Shreveport 039 JS Clark Microsociety Middle School, 351 Hearne Avenue, Shreveport 040 Credit and Recovery Center, 401 N. Holzman Street, Shreveport 041 Bilberry Park Recreation Center, 1905 Alabama Street, Shreveport 042 Southern Gym, 3050 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Shreveport 043 Praise Temple Baptist Cathedral, 4725 Greenwood Road, Shreveport 044 Shreveport Job Corps Center, 2800 W. College Street, Shreveport 045 Lakeshore Elementary School, 1807 San Jacinto Avenue, Shreveport 046 Fair Park College Prep High School, 3222 Greenwood Road, Shreveport 047 Ford Park Baptist Church, 5755 Yarbrough Road, Shreveport 048 Haynes Avenue Baptist Church, 610 Haynes Avenue, Shreveport 049A Youree Drive Middle School, 6008 Youree Drive, Shreveport 049B Youree Drive Middle School, 6008 Youree Drive, Shreveport 050 Caddo Middle Magnet School, 7635 Cornelius Lane, Shreveport st Street ECE Center, 8108 Fairfield Avenue, Shreveport 052 Woodlawn Leadership Academy, 7340 Wyngate Blvd., Shreveport 053 Sunset Acres Elementary School, 6514 W. Canal Blvd., Shreveport 054 Judson Elementary Fundamental Magnet School, 3809 Judson Street, Shreveport 055 Praise Temple Baptist Cathedral, 4725 Greenwood Road, Shreveport 056 University Elementary School, 9900 Smitherman Drive, Shreveport 057 Pine Grove Elementary School, 1700 Caldwell Street, Shreveport 058 Caddo Heights Math/Science Elem Sc, 1702 Corbitt Street, Shreveport 059 Linwood Public Charter School, 401 W. 70 th Street, Shreveport 060 Morning Star Baptist Church, 5340 Jewella Avenue, Shreveport 061 Mooretown ECE Center, 3913 Powell Street, Shreveport 062 Southwood High School, 9000 Walker Road, Shreveport 063 Summerfield Elementary School, 3131 Ardis Taylor Drive, Shreveport 064 Stoner Hill Elementary Lab School, 2127 CE Galloway Blvd., Shreveport 065 Southwood High School, 9000 Walker Road, Shreveport 066 Grawood Baptist Gymnasium, 5841 Colquitt Road, Keithville 067 Galilee Baptist Church, 1500 Pierre Avenue, Shreveport 068 Cedar Grove/Line Avenue Library, 8303 Line Avenue, Shreveport 069 Westwood Elementary School, 7325 Jewella Avenue, Shreveport 070 Westwood Elementary School, 7325 Jewella Avenue, Shreveport 071 JS Clark Microsociety Middle School, 351 Hearne Avenue, Shreveport 072 Baptist Student Center, LSU-S, Building #43 One University Place, Shreveport 073 David Raines Center, 1625 David Raines Road, Shreveport 074 Northside Elementary School, 1950 Northside Road, Shreveport 075 Cedar Grove/Line Avenue Library, 8303 Line Avenue, Shreveport 076 University Elementary School, 9900 Smitherman Drive, Shreveport 077 Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 8895 Youree Drive, Shreveport 078 Calvary Baptist Church, 9333 Linwood Avenue, Shreveport 079 Calvary Baptist Church, 9333 Linwood Avenue, Shreveport 080 Mooretown ECE Center, 3913 Powell Street, Shreveport 081 Southern Gym, 3050 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Shreveport 082 North Highlands Elementary School, 885 Poleman Road, Shreveport 083 Ford Park Baptist Church, 5755 Yarbrough Road, Shreveport 084 Western Hills Baptist Church, 4153 Pines Road, Shreveport 085 Huntington High School, 6801 Rasberry Lane, Shreveport 086 Oak Park Elementary/Middle School, 4331 Henry Street, Shreveport 087 Huntington High School, 6801 Rasberry Lane, Shreveport 088 Calvary Pentecostal Church, 6811 Woolworth Road, Shreveport 089 Summerfield Elementary School, 3131 Ardis Taylor Drive, Shreveport 090A Summer Grove Elementary School, 2955 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport 091B Summer Grove Elementary School, 2955 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport 092 Forest Hill Elementary School, 2005 Francis Drive, Shreveport 093 Southern Hills Elementary School, 9075 Kingston Road, Shreveport 094 Summerfield Estates, 9133 Baird Road, Shreveport 095 Hamilton-Caddo Branch Library, 2111 Bert Kouns, Shreveport 097 Ellerbe Road United Methodist Church, Ellerbe Church Road, Shreveport 098 Mall St. Vincent, 1133 St. Vincent Avenue, Shreveport 101

13 099 Stoner Hill Elementary Lab School, 2127 CE Galloway Blvd., Shreveport 100 Huntington High School, 6801 Rasberry Lane, Shreveport 101 University Elementary School, 9900 Smitherman Drive, Shreveport 102 Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 8895 Youree Drive, Shreveport 103 Hamilton-Caddo Branch Library, 2111 Bert Kouns, Shreveport 104 Grace Community United Methodist Church, 9400 Ellerbe Road, Shreveport 105 Caddo Fire District #4, 8240 Colquitt Road, Keithville PARISHWIDE POLLING PLACES Precinct Location 106 Northwood High School, 5939 Old Mooringsport Road, Shreveport 107 Grace Community United Methodist Church, 9400 Ellerbe Road, Shreveport 108 University Elementary School, 9900 Smitherman Drive, Shreveport 109 Grace Community United Methodist Church, 9400 Ellerbe Road, Shreveport 110 Grace Community United Methodist Church, 9400 Ellerbe Road, Shreveport 111 Bilberry Park Recreation Center, 1905 Alabama Street, Shreveport 112 University Elementary School, 9900 Smitherman Drive, Shreveport 113 Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 8895 Youree Drive, Shreveport 114 Calvary Pentecostal Church, 6811 Woolworth Road, Shreveport 115 Ellerbe Road United Methodist Church, Ellerbe Church Road, Shreveport 122A The Police/Fire Academy, 6440 Greenwood Road, Shreveport 122B The Police/Fire Academy, 6440 Greenwood Road, Shreveport 123 Grawood Baptist Gymnasium, 5841 Colquitt Road, Keithville 125 Keithville Elementary/Middle School, Mansfield Road, Keithville 126 Faith Baptist Church, Linwood Avenue, Shreveport 127 LSU Pecan Station, Harts Island Road, Shreveport 128 Grace Community United Methodist Church, 9400 Ellerbe Road, Shreveport 129 Shreve Island Elementary School, 836 Sewanee Place, Shreveport 130 Lakeview Baptist Church, 4520 Tacoma Blvd., Shreveport 132 Caddo Fire District #4, 8240 Colquitt Road, Keithville 133 Calvary Pentecostal Church, 6811 Woolworth Road, Shreveport 134 West Shreve Memorial Branch Library, 4380 Pines Road, Shreveport 135 Lakeview Baptist Church, 4520 Tacoma Blvd., Shreveport 136A Blanchard Elementary School, 402 Birch Avenue, Blanchard 136B Blanchard Elementary School, 402 Birch Avenue, Blanchard 137 Northwood High School, 5939 Old Mooringsport Road, Shreveport 138 Donnie Bickham Middle School, 7240 Old Mooringsport Road, Shreveport 139 Caddo Fire District #7, 122 Croom Street, Mooringsport 140 Belcher Village Hall, 411 Charles Street, Belcher 142 Oil City Community Center, 310 Savage Street, Oil City 143 Vivian Elementary/Middle School, 100 W. Kentucky Avenue, Vivian 144 North Caddo Branch Library, 615 N. Pine Street, Vivian 145 Caddo Fire District #7, Substation #2, 5487 Adger Street, Gilliam 146 Ida Means Community Center, 6955 Cedar Lane, Ida 149 Rodessa village Hall, Main Street, Rodessa 151 Hosston Village Hall, US Hwy 71, Hosston 154 Gilliam Village Hall, Main Street, Gilliam 155 Belcher Village Hall, 411 Charles Street, Belcher 156 Oil City Community Center, 310 Savage Street, Oil City 157 Caddo Fire District #7, 122 Croom Street, Mooringsport 158 Blanchard Elementary School, 402 Birch Avenue, Blanchard 159 Greenwood Multi-Purpose Center, 6978 Howell Street, Greenwood 160 Donnie Bickham Middle School, 7240 Old Mooringsport Road, Shreveport 161 Donnie Bickham Middle School, 7240 Old Mooringsport Road, Shreveport 162 Caddo Fire District #4, 8240 Colquitt Road, Keithville 163 Calvary Pentecostal Church, 6811 Woolworth Road, Shreveport 164 Blanchard Elementary School, 402 Birch Avenue, Blanchard 165 Greenwood Multi-Purpose Center, 6978 Howell Street, Greenwood 166 Donnie Bickham Middle School, 7240 Old Mooringsport Road, Shreveport The polling places set forth above are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law. The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5, Chapter 6-A and Chapter 6-B of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefore as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereto to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Government Plaza Building, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana, on THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2017, at THREE-THIRTY O CLOCK (3:30) P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the results of the said 102