MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION HELD ON THE 6 th DAY OF AUGUST, 2015

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1 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION HELD ON THE 6 th DAY OF AUGUST, 2015 The Caddo Parish Commission met in legal and regular session, on the above date, at 3:30 p.m., in the Government Chambers, with President Johnson, presiding, and the following members in attendance, constituting a quorum: Commissioners Baker, Bowman, Dominick, Epperson, Escude, Gage-Watts, Johnson, Linn, Smith, Thibodeaux, and Williams (12). ABSENT: None (0). The invocation was given by Mrs. Stormy Gage-Watts, and Mr. Douglas Dominick led the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance with a special moment of silence in the honor of Shreveport Police Officer Thomas LaValley, killed in the line of duty on August 5, CITIZENS COMMENTS Mrs. Angie Murray, 7871 Sherrell Dive, Shreveport, provided Commissioners with a copy of pictures regarding a property standards issue next to the Murray home. Mrs. Murray stated that a local attorney built a home without a permit and then sold the house to a Mr. Davidson. The Davidson s are using the property as a dumping ground. Also, a number of animals are being kept on the property and she has noticed that her property is now becoming infested with fleas. Their sewerage system is not working properly and the overflow is running into Cross Lake, the City of Shreveport s drinking water supply. Mrs. Murray stated that they need a remedy for this problem and asked the Commission for some help. Mr. Bill Richard, 4522 Orchid Street, Shreveport, stated that he was interested in making contact with the owners of the old G.M. Assembly Plant. He is wanting to facilitate a possible working relationship with Indian Motorcycles to have their motorcycles produced in Caddo Parish. Mr. Richards thanked Mr. Williams and Mr. Epperson for taking his calls and giving him a direction to move forward with his ideal. Mr. Johnson asked that Mrs. Murray meet with Property Standards Manager James Demouchet for more information on her issue. He also asked that Mr. Richard meet with the Assistant Parish Administrator to secure the information he was seeking. VISITORS Mr. David Smith, Executive Director, Entrepreneurial Acceleration Program came before the Commission to present their first report of Mr. Smith stated that the EAP has shared with 172 different businesses. Of those, they are working with 78 businesses; seven are currently being funded to help to build their future. Today, Mr. Smith has six of those company heads here to tell their story. All seven companies have had Angel Fund monies provided to them and they have been match with monies outside of north Louisiana. Swaybox Studios has developed groundbreaking new puppet technology for film andtv. The studio was founded three years ago by Arthur Mintz, Theresa Anderson, Noah Scruggs and Chris Armond. Swaybox Studios is currently working on its first feature-length project which is a magic realist coming-of-age story set in New Orleans. Mr. Dexter Blanch founder of Highly Favored Creations has 40 plus years of dog training experience. He developed a pet health product that could help increase the pet s lifespan. Essentially, it is a chastity belt for female dogs, therefore helping lengthen the life span of female pets. Innolyzer Labs founder John Chitlow stated that he is currently developing products for various industries that can measure the hydrogen sulfide content of any liquid. This technology could play a role in many industries including the oil & gas industry, waste water treatment facilities, and other healthcare avenues. Dalton Dean, founder of Mainspree, a smartphone-based technology which allows online selling by connecting the right item to the right consumer. Mr. Dean would like to make the shopping experience effortless and seamless for the store owner as well as the customer. Hilton Nicholson, founder of SCADA Access, a virtual private network for machine-to-machine communications in the Verizon Wireless Network, which reduces deployment time by 95% and cuts costs by 43%. Mr. Nicholson decided to come back home to northwest Louisiana because of the EAP Fund and the work that was being accomplished locally. Mr. Smith reminded the Commissioners of the various workshop and programs related to the IC2 Program that have been handled, along with the assessment phase and the scheduled meetings for August 19 th to look at government and entrepreneurial programs and September 10 th to reflect how big business can support local entrepreneurial programs in north Louisiana. Finally, at the end of the year, the EAP will take all of the information gathered and put together a road map to utilize for the future. 428

2 Mr. Smith also touched on the intern project being utilized by Grambling State, ULM, and Centenary College s 10 week program. Mr. Smith stated that this program is working and is showing growing success. Mr. Williams stated that he appreciates the individuals that chose to stay in Caddo Parish and build their growing companies. He looks forward to even more success for these individuals in the future. Answering a question from Mr. Thibodeaux on the number of companies that may be funded in the next twelve months, Mr. Smith believes there will be another 7 10 companies funded with a total of around 30 jobs created by their startup. Mr. Cox stated that today s presentation has been an eye opener, and he is encouraged by this program and what it can do for this community. Mr. Escude stated that the EAP program is moving forward and he believes the group has done a fine job and looks forward to a bright future for entrepreneurial growth in Caddo Parish and northwest Louisiana. Mr. Bowman stated that from a trip to Austin to seeing what we have building in this community today with new entrepreneurs, he feels like the community can only move forward and grow with successful business and jobs for the citizens. Answering a question from Mr. Linn regarding outreach in the community concerning H2O, Mr. Smith stated that to date, he has not worked on anything related to Mr. Linn s question, but the sky is the limit for the future. Mr. Dominick stated that he was pleased to hear the success that has been occurring in the community thus far. Ms. Baker also appreciates everyone s hard work to get where they are today. Mr. Williams pointed out how important it is to seek out our local universities to ensure the EAP is inclusive to all of the community. Mr. Chris Henry, representing Boys II Young Men, thanked Commissioner Gage-Watts and Mr. Johnson for allowing them to come and make a brief presentation on the Boys II Young Men program. Mr. Henry introduced his wife, Jennifer Henry, who will facilitate the presentation to the Commissioners. Mrs. Henry stated that Boys II Young Men is a mentoring program targeted to males 8-12 years of age set to start in the next few weeks. Mrs. Henry also said that they felt it is important to get these young men while they are still at an age where they are developing who they will become and help mold some of the attitudes and goals as they mature into teens and young adults. Another aspect of this program is to expand the mentoring aspect to focus on character building and help shadow these young men up to 5 years. They will also be mandated to serve in the community in services based activities. Mr. Henry stated that they have secured funding with t-shirt sales and other personal donations, but are hoping to partner with other schools in the district and would like to partner with the Caddo Parish Commission, if possible. Mr. Williams stated that these are the type of programs that are close to his heart and believes everyone has an obligation to serve their community in this type of fashion. Answering a question from Mr. Williams regarding Boys II Young Men non-profit status, Mr. Henry stated that they have submitted the paperwork, but currently, they do not have the non-profit status. Mr. Henry stated they are non-profit with the State of Louisiana, but not federal status but expects it shortly. Mr. Bowman thanked Mr. Henry for coming today and sharing their program with the Commission. Mrs. Gage-Watts also congratulated the Henry s on their work in the community and she is excited to see programs dedicated to young men in this community. Mr. Johnson requested the Henry s him and all of the Commissioners a copy of the presentation so they will have it to look over in the future. SPECIAL RESOLUTIONs It was moved by Mr. Williams, seconded by Mr. Johnson, that Special Resolution of Recognition to Dr. Ray Belton, Chancellor of Southern University of Louisiana at Shreveport, be approved. Motion carried, as shown by the following roll call votes: YEAS: Commissioners Baker, Bowman, Cox, Dominick, Epperson, Escude, Gage-Watts, Johnson, Linn, Smith, Thibodeaux, and Williams (12). NAYS: None. ABSENT: None (0). 429

3 RESOLUTION OF RECOGNITION WHEREAS, the Caddo Parish Commission is always pleased to note and commemorate the milestone events that attend the lives of citizens of this Parish, and particularly when they have distinguished themselves by their abundant and laudable demonstrations of selfless publicspiritedness; and WHEREAS, such a person is Dr. Ray Belton, a Caddo Parish native and Fair Park High School graduate who found success as Chancellor of Southern University at Shreveport (SUSLA), and now has been appointed President and Chancellor of the Southern University and A&M College Systemthe only black university system in America, with an enrollment of more than 15,000 students from 46 states and 40 foreign countries, who study at five campuses in Louisiana; and WHEREAS, during Dr. Belton s tenure as Chancellor of the Shreveport campus, the University has enjoyed unprecedented growth resulting in an enrollment increase of over 156 percent. The campus has been nationally recognized as both the 22 nd fastest-growing institution of its size and as one of the best performing institutions in the country; and WHEREAS, during Dr. Belton s service as Chancellor, the University established an ASN program in Nursing and expanded the academic inventory of allied health offerings that average first time passage rates of over 90% on national registries; and WHEREAS, under Dr. Belton s leadership the University has acquired over 34 million dollars to support capital improvements on campus, to include, academic structures, students centers and the first time development of student apartments at the institution; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Caddo Parish Commission in legal session convened, that it does hereby recognize and give special thanks to Dr. Ray Belton for his leadership and accomplishments at Southern University at Shreveport, and for his service to the citizens of this community. It was moved by Mrs. Gage-Watts, seconded by Mr. Bowman, that Proclamation declaring September as Sickle Cell Awareness Month be approved and read. Motion carried, as shown by the following roll call votes: YEAS: Commissioners Baker, Bowman, Cox, Dominick, Epperson, Escude, Gage-Watts, Johnson, Linn, Smith, Thibodeaux, and Williams (12). NAYS: None. ABSENT: None (0). PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month; and WHEREAS, Sickle cell anemia is an inherited blood disorder that mostly affects people of African ancestry, but also occurs in other ethnic groups, including people who are of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern descent.; and WHEREAS, More than 70,000 Americans have sickle cell anemia. And about 2 million Americans 1 in 12 African Americans have sickle cell trait, which means they carry a single gene for the disease, but do not have the disease itself.; and WHEREAS, sickle cell disease is a complex genetic disorder characterized by chronic anemia, episodes of debilitating pain and damage to vital organs; and WHEREAS, early identification of a child with sickle cell disease coupled with antibiotic prophylaxis by 3 months of age and early intervention services, helps those with sickle cell disease while researchers continue to search for a cure; and WHERAS, Louisiana remains dedicated to the provision of sickle cell screening, education, and medical care for individuals and families living with sickle cell disease through its support of the Louisiana Department of Community Health s Newborn Screening Program and the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Caddo Parish Commission, meeting in legal and regular session this 6 th day of August, 2015 that it does hereby proclaim September, 2015 as: NATIONAL SICKLE CELL AWARENESS MONTH in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and urges all citizens to join with the Parish in recognition of this important month. It was moved by Mr. Linn, seconded by Mrs. Gage-Watts, to adopt the Regular Session Minutes from July 23, Motion carried, as shown by the following roll call votes: YEAS: Commissioners Baker, Bowman, Cox, Dominick, Epperson, Escude, Gage-Watts, Johnson, Linn, Smith, Thibodeaux, and Williams (12). NAYS: None. ABSENT: None (0). 430

4 COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Dr. Wilson asked Mr. Ernie Roberson to attend today s meeting and update the Commissioners on the ability of non-felony prisoners having the ability to vote. Dr. Wilson also requested Mr. Roger Busch detail the SBA disaster program and low interest loan program. Mr. Roberson stated that non-felony prisoners can request a mail-in ballot through the Sheriff after being certified they are not a felon and the ROV will send them a ballot to cast their vote. As far as having a polling place at a jail, according to Louisiana Law it is not legal to have polling places at parish or state prisons. Answering a question from Mr. Williams regarding registering detainees at jails, Mr. Roberson stated that there is currently mail in cards for registration, along with online registering, but as far as voting the person has to be certified by the Sheriff that he or she is not a felon and is able to participate in the voting process. Mr. Roger Busch, Small Business Association, stated that they are currently in town and setup to help those flood victims that have not yet filed for help through the SBA. Mr. Busch stated that the SBA is providing low interest loans for those flood victims that qualify. Homeowners are eligible for up to $200,000 to replace structural damage to homes or up to $40,000 for personal property. Loans are written to approximately 1.6% interest and up to thirty years in loan duration. Mr. Busch asked that the Commissioners pass the word around in regards to the program and the September 28 th deadline. Mr. Williams stated that it was good to hear about the loan program for those individuals that sit out on Wells Island Road and many others that desperately need the help. Mr. Epperson requested that the SBA flyers be copied and sent to CCAA and the Red Cross to be available for those flood victims still looking for help. Mr. Epperson also announced on September 5 th, the Annual Cross Lake Flotilla will be held, where he and Mr. Bowman will serve in the dunking booth to raise monies for veterans. Mr. Epperson would like resolutions sent to the Parish Attorney s Office put in a format that can be utilized for the Police Jury Associations Regional Meeting held on August 27 th. Mr. Epperson reminded everyone of Purple Heart Day on August 7 th and of the Grass Works Forum that will be held on Thursday, August the 13 th. He also said that the next Veterans Celebration Committee will meet on August 28 th at 11:00 a.m. and the NGO Committee will meet at 2:00 p.m. on August 31 st Mr. Epperson also stressed that no late submissions will be permitted after August 17 th on NGO applications. Mrs. Gage-Watts informed commissioners of her Backpack Give-A-Way tomorrow, August 7 th, at Liberty Church. It is open to the public. Mr. Williams reminded the Commissioners of his press conference held earlier today and he also stated that they intend to work in the community the next couple of months to try and deescalate the patterns of aggression within neighborhoods of Shreveport. Mr. Williams stated that the Administrator and the Commission President will be meeting with various business groups to try and find ways to provide jobs within the community. PRESIDENT S REPORT Mr. Johnson stated that he and the Administrator met with Mayor Tyler, Police Chief Shaw, and Sheriff Prator to discuss crime and various program inside Shreveport and Caddo Parish. Mr. Johnson provided crime statistics provided by the City of Shreveport and stressed that comparing Shreveport with other cities of our size, Shreveport s crime is lower in almost all cases. Mr. Johnson stated that the group all agreed that everyone needs to be working in one accord to improve our neighborhoods, both in crime and putting people back to work. PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING ORDINANCES Ordinance No of 2015 in regards to Zoning Case P-11-15, Amending existing Ordinance Stipulations of Zoning Approval for property located on the South Side of Southern Loop, 1169 ft West of Norris Ferry Road, Caddo Parish, LA, Harder's Property LLC Applicant, Zoned B-2-E, Neighborhood Business/Extended Use District Limited to Retail Development Ordinance No of 2015 in regards to Zoning Case P-13-15, Amending the Zoning of property located on the NW corner of East Flournoy Lucas Road and East Kings Hwy, Caddo Parish, LA, Christopher Walls Applicant, From R-A, Residence-Agriculture District AND B-3, Community Business District, to B-3, Community Business District with site plan approval 431

5 There being no-one to speak in favor, or in opposition to the above zoning ordinances, President Johnson declared the public hearing on zoning ordinances to be concluded. PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCES Ordinance No of 2015, to close and abandon an access dedication located in Doss Point Subdivision in the Parish of Caddo Ordinance No of 2015, an ordinance regarding the sale and use of fireworks in Caddo Parish Ordinance No of 2015, to merge precinct #137 and #164 (District 2) and merge precinct #42 and #81 (District 2). Ordinance No of 2015, to deem property surplus and authorize the sale of surplus property owned by the Parish of Caddo Ordinance No of 2015, amending the Budget of Estimated Revenues and Expenditures for the Economic Development Fund for the year of 2015 to provide an appropriation of $25,000 for the Red River Classic Mr. Chris Giordano, Executive Director, State Fair of Louisiana, stated that the State Fair is very excited to have the Red River Classic played at Independence Stadium this year during the Veterans Celebration Weekend and asks that the Commission support this endeavor pay adopting Ordinance No of There being no-one else to speak in favor, or in opposition to the above ordinances, President Johnson declared the public hearing on ordinances to be concluded. ZONING ORDINANCES (For final passage) It was moved by Mr. Thibodeaux, seconded by Mrs. Gage-Watts, that Ordinance No of 2015 in regards to Zoning Case P-11-15, Amending existing Ordinance Stipulations of Zoning Approval for property located on the South Side of Southern Loop, 1169 ft West of Norris Ferry Road, Caddo Parish, LA, Harder's Property LLC Applicant, Zoned B-2-E, Neighborhood Business/Extended Use District Limited to Retail Development be adopted. Motion carried, as shown by the following roll call votes: YEAS: Commissioners Baker, Cox, Dominick, Epperson, Escude, Gage-Watts, Johnson, Linn, Smith, Thibodeaux, and Williams (11). NAYS: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Bowman (1). BY THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION: ORDINANCE NO OF 2015 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 EXISTING ORDINANCE STIPULATIONS OF ZONING APPROVAL FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF SOUTHERN LOOP, 1169 FT WEST OF NORRIS FERRY ROAD, CADDO PARISH, LA, ZONED B-2-E, NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS/EXTENDED USE DISTRICT LIMITED TO RETAIL DEVELOPMENT, 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 amending existing ordinance stipulations of zoning approval for property located on the south side of Southern Loop, 1169 ft west of Norris Ferry Road, Caddo Parish, LA, more particularly described below, be and the same property is currently zoned B-2-E, Neighborhood Business/Extended Use District and amended as follows: A tract of land located in Sections 20 & 29, T16N, R13W, Caddo Parish, LA, from the SW corner of Lot 1, Southern Loop Commercial Subdivision, Unit 1 (the POB) run thence N W ft., thence N W ft., thence N W ft., thence N W ft., thence N W ft., thence N W ft., thence run N E ft., to the south R/W line of the Southern Loop, thence run along the south R/W line of Southern Loop S E ft., thence along a curve to the left ft. (said curve having a radius of ft., & a chord of S E ft.), thence run S W 144 ft., thence along a curve to the left ft., (said curve having a delta angle of , chord direction of S E) thence S W ft., to the POB. 432

6 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the amendment to the zoning classification of the property described herein is subject to compliance with the following stipulations: 1. All building facades shall be constructed of stucco, brick or other finished masonry (not including plain concrete block). Metal and fiber cement siding, rough aggregate is prohibited for primary façade treatment but could be utilized for decorative or detail elements for up to 25% of the façade. 2. All building facades shall be of traditional residential hip or gable roof design or shall incorporate a traditional sloped residential architectural shingle or titled roof appearance as a part of commercial roof design. This may be accomplished through the use of gabled or hip roof elements or other sloping roof elements that terminate into a parapet of flat or low sloped roof provided that any roof top equipment be completely concealed from view. Flat parapets walls may be utilized for up to 25% of the total linier length of the building façade if a flat roof design is utilized. 3. Windows and doors shall be constructed of wood. Vinyl, fiberglass or aluminum windows and doors fabricated in such a manner to have the appearance of wood construction shall be acceptable alternatives. 4. At least two of the following residential styled architectural features shall be incorporated into the façade or roofline; masonry or wood columns, awnings, shutters, decorative railing or dormers. 5. All fee-standing signs shall be limited to a monument signs with a maximum surface area of 75 square feet and a maximum height of six feet from the surrounding grade. 6. Landscaping shall exceed the minimum quantity required by ordinance by at least 25 percent. 7. Exterior lighting shall be restricted in height, intensity and style in order to maintain residential character. 8. A minimum of 20 foot wide landscaped buffer consisting of at least one 2 inch caliper canopy tree every 30 linear feet and one shrub every 4 linear feet is required adjacent to residential zoned property. The landscaped buffer must be planted with live ground cover, perennials or ornamental grasses. Credit for compliance with this standard will be given for the preservation of existing healthy and appropriate trees. A report from a certified arborist or landscape architect regarding the current condition of the trees or shrubs including a detailed description of current condition and physical attributes of the plants to be preserved shall be presented as a part of the site plan review documents. 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 hereby repealed. Approved as to legal form: It was moved by Mr. Escude, seconded by Mr. Thibodeaux, that Ordinance No of 2015 in regards to Zoning Case P-13-15, Amending the Zoning of property located on the NW corner of East Flournoy Lucas Road and East Kings Hwy, Caddo Parish, LA, Christopher Walls Applicant, From R-A, Residence-Agriculture District AND B-3, Community Business District, to B-3, Community Business District with site plan approval be adopted Motion carried, as shown by the following roll call votes: YEAS: Commissioners Baker, Cox, Dominick, Epperson, Escude, Gage-Watts, Johnson, Linn, Smith, Thibodeaux, and Williams (11). NAYS: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Bowman (1). BY THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION: ORDINANCE NO OF 2015 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 NW CORNER OF EAST FLOURNOY LUCAS ROAD AND EAST KINGS HWY, CADDO PARISH, LA, FROM R-A, RESIDENCE-AGRICULTURE DISTRICT AND B-3, COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT, TO B-3, COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT WITH SITE PLAN APPROVAL, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO 433

7 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 NW corner of East Flournoy Lucas Road and East Kings Hwy, Caddo Parish, LA, more particularly described below, be and the same is hereby amended from R-A, Residence-Agriculture District AND B-3, Community Business District to B-3, Community Business District with site plan approval: A tract of land located in the SW corner of Sec 9, T16N, R13W, Caddo Parish, LA, more particularly described as: Commencing at a found ½ inch iron pipe on the west boundary of the City of Shreveport s Lucas Wastewater Plant property, also being the NE corner of the Wyatt Sub Unit 2, thence S W ft. along said west line to a point; thence N W ft. to a set ½ inch iron rod with cap labeled Balar on the west R/W line of E Kings Hwy as shown on plat of Wyatt Acres Sub, said point also being the POB; thence S W ft. along said west R/W line to a point at its intersection with the north R/W line of E Flournoy Lucas Rd & a set ½ inch iron rod with cap labeled Balar ; thence departing said west R/W line run S W ft. along said north R/W line to a found ½ inch iron pipe, thence departing said north R/W line run along a non-tangent curve to the right having a radius of ft., Chord Bearing of N W, Chord Distance of ft., Curve Length of ft. to a found ½ inch iron pipe, thence north to a found ½ inch iron pipe, thence N E ft to a set ½ inch iron rod with cap labeled Balar ; thence along a non-tangent curve to the left having a Radius of ft, Chord Bearing of N E, Chord Distance of ft. & Curve Length of ft. to a set ½ inch iron rod with cap labeled Balar on the west R/W line of E Kings Hwy, thence SW along a non-tangent curve to the left having a Radius of ft, Chord Bearing of S E, Chord Distance of ft. & Curve Length of ft. to a set ½ inch iron rod with cap labeled Balar, said point also being the Point of Reverse Curvature; thence along a curve to the right having a Radius of ft., Chord Bearing of S E a Chord Distance of ft., Curve Length of ft. to the POB, said tract containing acres M/L. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the rezoning of the property described herein is subject to compliance with the following stipulations: 1. Detailed plans for the sewer lift station shall be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval prior to the issuance of permits. 2. The requirement for a screen fence on the westerly portion of the site that abuts the existing R-A zoned property is waived until such a time that the adjacent property develops residentially. 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 hereby repealed. ORDINANCES (For final passage) It was moved by Mr. Dominick, seconded by Mr. Cox, that Ordinance No of 2015, to close and abandon an access dedication located in Doss Point Subdivision in the Parish of Caddo be adopted. Motion carried, as shown by the following roll call votes: YEAS: Commissioners Baker, Cox, Dominick, Epperson, Escude, Gage-Watts, Johnson, Linn, Smith, Thibodeaux, and Williams (11). NAYS: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Bowman (1). BY THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION: ORDINANCE NO OF 2015 AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDON AN ACCESS DEDICATION LOCATED IN DOSS POINT SUBDIVISION IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO WHEREAS, a request for the closure and abandonment of an access dedication located in Doss Point Subdivision, has been received by the Parish of Caddo; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Caddo has reviewed the request for the closure and abandonment of an access dedication located in Doss Point Subdivision, and finds that the access dedication is no longer needed for Parish of Caddo public purposes; and 434

8 WHEREAS, the Parish of Caddo has reviewed the request for the closure and abandonment of an access dedication located in Doss Point Subdivision and finds that the closure and abandonment of an access dedication located in Doss Point Subdivision is in the best interest of the Parish of Caddo. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Caddo Parish Commission in due, legal and regular session convened, that the closure and abandonment of an access dedication located in Doss Point Subdivision, in the Parish of Caddo be, and the same is hereby, closed and abandoned, and only to the extent, that said access dedication was used as public access; said access dedication more specifically described as follows: An access dedication lying between Lots 4 and 6, Doss Point Subdivision, a subdivision of Caddo Parish, Louisiana as per plat recorded in Conveyance Book 2000, Pages 215 through 227 of the Conveyance Records of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, as shown in hash marks on the attached plat marked Exhibit A. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that a copy of this ordinance and plat marked Exhibit A, displaying the access dedication located in Doss Point Subdivision to be closed and abandoned, shall be filed in the conveyance records of the Parish of Caddo. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the property described hereinabove shall revert to the adjoining property owners or their successors, heirs or assigns subject to the reservation of rights of passage for other property owners, or to their successors, heirs or assigns having property contiguous to the property described hereinabove, said reservation of rights running with the land. 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 hereby repealed. It was moved by Mr. Epperson, seconded by Mrs. Gage-Watts, that Ordinance No of 2015, an ordinance regarding the sale and use of fireworks in Caddo Parish be adopted. Substitute motion by Mr. Dominick, seconded by Mr. Escude to remand back to a committee of the President s choice for further discussion and changes if needed. Mr. Escude respectfully asked that Mr. Epperson s ordinance be postponed so it can be sent to a committee of the President s choice to work out questions and issues before it is voted on for final passage. Mr. Escude pointed out that this affects all districts outside the city limits and therefore we need to be sure everything has been looked at and no unintended consequences come about by the passage of this ordinance. Mr. Dominick has many concerns and worries that we have not looked at everything and should take this process a little slower. Mr. Cox called for the question, seconded by Mr. Escude, as shown by the following roll call votes: YEAS: Commissioners Cox, Dominick, Epperson, Escude, Linn, Smith, and Thibodeaux (7). NAYS: Commissioners Baker, Gage-Watts, Johnson, and Williams (4). ABSENT: Commissioner Bowman (1). At this time, Mr. Dominick s substitute motion carried, as shown by the following roll call votes: YEAS: Commissioners Cox, Dominick, Epperson, Escude, Linn, Smith, Thibodeaux, and Williams (11). NAYS: Commissioners Baker, Gage-Watts and Johnson (3). ABSENT: Commissioner Bowman (1). It was moved by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr., that Ordinance No of 2015, to merge precinct #137 and #164 (District 2) and merge precinct #42 and #81 (District 2) be adopted. Motion carried, as shown by the following roll call votes: YEAS: Commissioners Baker, Cox, Dominick, Epperson, Escude, Gage-Watts, Johnson, Linn, Smith, Thibodeaux, and Williams (11). NAYS: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Bowman (1). BY THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION: ORDINANCE NO OF 2015 AN ORDINANCE TO MERGE PRECINCT #137 AND #164 (DISTRICT 2), AND MERGE PRECINCT #042 AND #081 (DISTRICT 2), LA, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. 435

9 WHEREAS, a canvass of precincts in Caddo Parish for 2015 identified precincts with less than 300 registered voters in Caddo Parish; and WHEREAS, precinct #164 and #137 are so identified; and WHEREAS, precinct #042 and #081 are so identified; and WHEREAS, La.R.S. 18:532 requires that precincts of less than 300 registered voters be merged if it can be done so conveniently. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Caddo Parish Commission in due, regular and legal session convened that: Precinct #164 and Precinct #137 be merged into one precinct, the new precinct number to be designated as #137 and Precinct #042 and Precinct #081 be merged into one precinct, the new precinct number to be #081. BE IT ORDAINED that a copy of this ordinance shall be mailed to the following: Secretary of the Senate of the State of Louisiana Clerk of the House of Representatives of the State of Louisiana Secretary of State of the State of Louisiana Commissioner of Elections of the State of Louisiana Parish of Caddo Registrar of Voters Parish of Caddo Clerk of Court Parish of Caddo Voting Machine Warehouse Supervisor Parish of Caddo Director of Facilities and Maintenance BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED 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 ORDAINED that this ordinance shall take effect immediately. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. It was moved by Mr. Linn, seconded by Mr. Johnson, that Ordinance No of 2015, to deem property surplus and authorize the sale of surplus property owned by the Parish of Caddo be adopted. Motion carried, as shown by the following roll call votes: YEAS: Commissioners Baker, Cox, Dominick, Epperson, Escude, Gage-Watts, Johnson, Linn, Smith, Thibodeaux, and Williams (11). NAYS: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Bowman (1). BY THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION: ORDINANCE NO OF 2015 AN ORDINANCE TO DEEM PROPERTY SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY OWNED BY THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, the Parish of Caddo owns the following containers and boxes that is no longer being used or needed: Receiver Boxes/42 yard 1. Serial # Serial # Serial # Serial # Open Top Containers/30 yard 5. Serial# Serial# Serial# Recycling Containers/ 30 yard 8. Serial# Serial# Serial# Serial# Serial#

10 13. Serial# Serial# Serial# Serial# Serial# No Number 18. Serial# No Number WHEREAS, the Parish of Caddo no longer needs the above containers and boxes and said containers and boxes should be deemed surplus, obsolete or unused for present and future parish needs; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Caddo is authorized to dispose of certain containers and boxes determined to be surplus; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Caddo desires to dispose of the above listed containers and boxes, by public auction; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Caddo Parish Commission in due, legal and regular session convened that the above described property is deemed no longer needed for parish public purposes and is declared surplus property. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the items described above shall be disposed of by public auction and sold on an "as is" basis, without warranty of title or recourse whatsoever. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that any item above which is not offered at public auction and not sold at that public auction may be disposed of by selling said item to a salvage or scrap dealer for current market price for said item. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Caddo Parish Administrator or his designee shall be authorized to do any and all things and to sign any and all contracts and other documents in a form acceptable to the Caddo Parish Attorney necessary to effectuate the purposes set forth herein. 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 upon adoption. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. It was moved by Mr. Epperson, seconded by Mr. Williams, that Ordinance No of 2015, amending the Budget of Estimated Revenues and Expenditures for the Economic Development Fund for the year of 2015 to provide an appropriation of $25,000 for the Red River Classic be adopted. Answering a question from Mr. Linn regarding the party at the Convention Center being open to the public, Mr. Johnson stated that it was open to the public, but a ticket still has to be purchased to attend. Mr. Cox believes this event is good for the community and he will not only support it with his vote today, but he plans on attending event in November. Answering a question from Mrs. Gage-Watts regarding vendors, Mr. Giordano stated that yes there will be vendors set up in the stadium and the midway will be full of vendors. There is still time for those vendors wanting to participate. At this time, Mr. Epperson s motion carried, as shown by the following roll call votes: YEAS: Commissioners Baker, Cox, Dominick, Epperson, Escude, Gage-Watts, Johnson, Linn, Smith, Thibodeaux, and Williams (11). NAYS: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Bowman (1). BY CADDO PARISH COMMISSION: ORDINANCE NO OF 2015 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR THE YEAR 2015 TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION OF $25,000 FOR THE 2015 RED RIVER CLASSIC AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO WHEREAS, the Red River Classic will be held at Independence Stadium on Saturday, November 7, 2015; and 437

11 WHEREAS, the Red River Classic is a football matchup between two of the greatest rivalries among Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs): Grambling State University and Texas Southern University; and WHEREAS, the 2015 Red River Classic will involve a full weekend of official Red River Classic events including the world famous Grambling State marching band leading the kick-off parade for the fourth annual Veterans Parade and Honors Ceremony on November 8,, 2015 at the Louisiana State Fair Grounds; and WHEREAS, the Red River Classic is expected to provide a significant economic boon for Caddo Parish and Shreveport; and WHEREAS, the Red River Classic requires funds for the general production of the Red River Classic including costs associated with marketing and advertising to increase attendance; security; and housing, food, and transportation for the football teams and bands; and WHEREAS, the Caddo Parish Commission would like to appropriate $25,000 to assist with the costs associated with promoting, marketing, and coordinating the Red River Classic; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the 2015 Budget to provide an appropriation in the amount of $25,000 for the Red River Classic; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Caddo Parish Commission in due, legal and regular session convened, that the Budget of Estimated Revenues and Expenditures for the Economic Development Fund or the year 2015 is hereby amended as follows: Budget Increase (Decrease) Economic Development Fund Red River Classic $25,000 Fund Balance ($25,000) 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 hereby repealed. ORDINANCES (For introduction by title) Ordinance No of 2015, to authorize the exchange of Parish Property with Chimp Haven, Inc. Ordinance No of 2015, declaring certain adjudicated properties to be surplus and to authorize the Parish Administrator, or a designee, to sell the Parish of Caddo s tax interests in certain surplus adjudicated properties It was moved by Mr. Williams, seconded by Mr. Linn, that the Work Session Minutes of August 3, 2015 be approved. Motion carried, as shown by the following roll call votes: YEAS: Commissioners Baker, Cox, Dominick, Epperson, Escude, Gage-Watts, Johnson, Linn, Smith, Thibodeaux, and Williams (11). NAYS: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Bowman (1). RESOLUTIONS It was moved by Mr. Dominick, seconded by Mr. Cox, that Resolution No. 49 of 2015, authorize the execution of a cooperative endeavor agreement with North Caddo Shooting Club, Inc., be approved. Motion carried, as shown by the following roll call votes: Commissioners Baker, Cox, Dominick, Epperson, Escude, Gage-Watts, Linn, Smith, Thibodeaux, and Williams (10). NAYS: Commissioner Johnson (1). ABSENT: Commissioner Bowman (1). BY THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION: RESOLUTION NO. 49 OF 2015 A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH NORTH CADDO 438

12 SHOOTING CLUB, INC., AND OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, the Parish of Caddo owns the former Mooringsport Landfill; WHEREAS, a portion of that tract is used by the Parish to store public works material; WHEREAS, the remainder of the landfill tract is unused; WHEREAS, one of the few suitable uses for former landfills across the country is rifle and shotgun recreational shooting such as skeet, trap and target shooting; Shreveport; WHEREAS, the North Caddo Shooting Club, Inc., is a non-profit corporation domiciled in WHEREAS, the North Caddo Shooting Club, Inc., currently has programs for youth skeet, trap, marksmanship, and archery; WHEREAS, those programs are at different locations which may or may not continue to be available to host those activities; WHEREAS, those programs provide recreational activities for the youth of the Parish; authorized; WHEREAS, providing recreational activities is a public purpose for which the Parish is WHEREAS, the Parish does provide recreational activities for its citizens through its Parks and Recreation Department; WHEREAS, a portion of the unused area of the former Mooringsport Landfill would be ideals as a long-term location for the recreational activities of the North Caddo Shooting Club, Inc., WHEREAS, that portion is described in Exhibit A; WHEREAS, use of the unused portion of the former landfill for recreational activities for citizens in the Parish and particularly for programs for youth would be a worthy use of public property; WHEREAS, North Caddo Shooting Club, Inc., is willing to agree to necessary stipulations regarding the use of the former landfill including preservation of the landfill cap and terminating their use in the event of a higher priority need; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Caddo Parish Commission in due, regular and legal session convened, that the Caddo Parish Commission does hereby authorize a cooperative endeavor agreement with North Caddo Shooting Club, Inc., for the use of the portion of the former Mooringsport Landfill described in Exhibit A for providing recreational shooting for youth. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Caddo Parish Administrator is authorized to do any and all thing and to sign any and all contracts and other documents in a form acceptable to the Parish Attorney necessary to effectuate the purposes set forth in 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 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. adoption. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately upon its BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. 5:33 p.m. There being no further business to come before the body, the meeting was adjourned at Todd Hopkins Commission Clerk Lyndon Johnson President 439