CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
 505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
 PUBLIC NOTICE
 WORK SESSION AGENDA
 Streaming at www.caddo.org
April 18, 2022
 3:30 P.M.
 
 
1.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:   
       


Hopkins                 District 1                       Gage-Watts                District 7


Johnson                District 2                       Taliaferro                     District 8


Jackson                District 3                       Atkins                          District 9


Young                   District 4                       Chavez                        District 10


Burrell                  District 5                       Lazarus                       District 11


Jones                   District 6                       Epperson                     District 12

2.

INVOCATION:


3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

Veterans and active military members saluting during recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance would be appropriate, should you wish to do so.
4.

AGENDA ADDITIONS:


5.

VISITORS:

 

5.I.

2nd Chance Month Presentation with Lynn Stevens of Goodwill Industries

(Chavez, Gage-Watts, & Jackson)

6.

REPORTS:

Administrator Report
6.I.

Administration Report

Documents:
  1. Administration Report 04.18.22.pdf
7.

COMMISSION REMARKS:

Communiques, reports, and other items related to Work Session Agenda. 
8.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT:

9.

OLD BUSINESS:

 

10.

NEW BUSINESS:

10.I.

Authorize Introduction of Ordinance No. 6226 of 2022

AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE AN PIPELINE SERVITUDE AND RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENT WITH MAGNOLIA MIDSTREAM GAS SERVICES, LLC, REGARDING A PIPELINE THROUGH AND UNDER PARISH PROPERTY LOCATED IN SECTIONS 31 AND 32, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 15 WEST, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

(District 12) (Public Works)


Documents:
  1. Ord 6226 re Magnolia Midstream pipeline servitude.pdf
  2. Ord 6226- Exhibit A to Magnolia Midstream servitude.pdf
10.II.

Authorize Introduction of Ordinance No. 6227 of 2022

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.

(Finance)

Documents:
  1. Ord 6227 Caddo Parish Surplus Equipment revised 4.14.22.pdf
10.III.

Authorize Introduction of Ordinance No. 6228 of 2022

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES FOR THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUND TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION FOR NORTH LOUISIANA CRIME LAB IN CADDO PARISH AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

(Johnson, Atkins & Burrell)

Documents:
  1. Ord 6228 crime lab ARPA.pdf
  2. Ord 6228 Fact Sheet - crime lab.pdf
10.IV.

Authorize Resolution No. 26 of 2022

A RESOLUTION URGING AND REQUESTING THE LOUISIANA LEGISLATURE TO ALLOW LOCAL PLANNING AND ZONING ISSUES TO BE RESOLVED BY LOCAL GOVERNING ENTITIES AND OPPOSING LEGISLATION TO THE CONTRARY AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

(Administration, Johnson) 

Documents:
  1. Resolution 26 opposing HB 962.pdf
10.V.

Authorize Special Resolution of Recognition and Appreciation for Robert J. Wright

(Chavez) 

10.VI.

Authorizing Special Resolution of Recognition & Appreciation for Zeta Phi Beta on the Occasion of for 60th Anniversary

(Gage-Watts)

10.VII.

Resolution of Recognition and Appreciation for Pastor Calvin Austin III

(Atkins) 

10.VIII.

Authorize Special Resolution of Appreciation and Recognition for Louisiana 4A Coach of the Year, Huntington's Mack Jones

(Epperson)

10.IX.

Authorize Reappointments to the North Shreveport Industrial Park Board

Reappoint Rickey Hall and Herbert Rogers, Jr. to the North Shreveport Industrial Park Board, Terms to expire 4/30/2027

(Johnson)

10.X.

Authorize the Appointment of RJ Johnson to the Caddo Parish Citizen's Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice

(Jones)

Documents:
  1. RJ Civic Resume.pdf
10.XI.

Authorize The Adoption Of The Recommendations Of The Alcoholic Beverage Committee For Selling To Underage Persons During Its April 7th, 2022 Meeting:

Express Mart Valero          7965 Old Mooringsport        District 1       1st Citation       $250.00

Stonewall Beverage Co.    12800 Mansfield Rd.            District 11     2nd Citation      $500.00

Triple J Travel Plaza           8311 Springridge-TX Line    District 11     1st Citation       $250.00

Triple J Travel Plaza           8311 Springridge-TX Line    District 11     2nd Citation      $500.00

(Alcoholic Beverage Committee) 


10.XII.

Authorize Commission to authorize the parish administrator to review current NGO application process with local professional grant making organizations and make recommendations to the commission in 30 days.


(Jackson) 


10.XIII.

Authorize Commission to select 2 Commission representatives to participate in the Sequential Intercept Mapping workshop

May 16th and 17th, The LSU Health Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine is hosting a Sequential Intercept Mapping workshop to determine an action plan to improve crisis response system and address childhood trauma, chronic physical and mental health conditions, demand for emergency response, increased demand for mental health services, increased demand for law enforcement services and the overall public health.  Organizers recognize the enormous role that local governments have in addressing this and would like to invite the Caddo Parish Commission to select 2 representatives to participate in this 2 day workshop.  

(Atkins) 

10.XIV.

Authorize the Commission to Authorize the Administration to enter into a contract with the African American Chamber of Commerce to Administer the Small Business Economic Recovery Program

(Jackson) 

11.

COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:

12.

CITIZENS COMMENTS (late arrivals):

Citizens who wish to address the Commission on any issue other than zoning, please fill out a comment card located in the chamber foyer and return to the President or the Clerk of the Commission.  Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes


13.

CONSENT AGENDA:

13.I.

Ordinance No. 6213 of 2022

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR JUNETEENTH EVENTS AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

(Jackson)

Documents:
  1. Ord 6213- Juneteenth.pdf
  2. Ord 6213- Fact Sheet - Juneteenth events.pdf
13.II.

Ordinance No. 6216 of 2022

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE RIVERBOAT FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,500 TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION FOR WILDLIFE EDUCATION AND REHABILITATION OF LOUISIANA  AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

(Animal Services Committee)

Documents:
  1. Ord 6216- WERLA.pdf
  2. Ord 6216- Fact Sheet - WERLA.pdf
  3. Ord 6216- attachment A- WERLA Information 2022.pdf
  4. Animal Services Committee Meeting 3-21-22.pdf
  5. Appropriations Committee Minutes 3-30-22.pdf
  6. NGO Application- werla.pdf
  7. WERLA Financial Report 2021.pdf
13.III.

Ordinance No. 6220 of 2022

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE E EDWARD JONES HOUSING TRUST FUND FOR THE YEAR 2022 TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE US TREASURY IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,260,238 FOR THE EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

(Finance) 

Documents:
  1. Ord 6220 -ERAP.pdf
  2. Ord 6220 Fact Sheet - ERAP.pdf
13.IV.

Ordinance No. 6221 of 2022

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUND TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION FOR A ROOF REPAIR PROGRAM AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

(Jackson) 

Documents:
  1. Ord 6221 - Roof Repair Program ARPA.pdf
  2. Ord 6221 Fact Sheet - Roof repair.pdf
13.V.

Ordinance No. 6222 of 2022

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES FOR THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUND TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION FOR RING DOORBELL PILOT PROGRAM IN CADDO PARISH AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

(Johnson, Gage-Watts)

Documents:
  1. Ord 6222 -ring doorbell 2 ARPA.pdf
  2. Ord 6222 Fact Sheet- ring door bell 2.pdf
13.VI.

Ordinance No. 6223 of 2022

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2021 BUDGET TO AMEND THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE SECTION 8 FUND AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

(Finance) 

Documents:
  1. Ord 6223 -Section 8 2021 2.pdf
  2. Ord 6223 Fact Sheet - Section 8 2021 2.pdf
13.VII.

Ordinance No. 6224 of 2022

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE RIVERBOAT FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,000 TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE GREATER SHREVEPORT CHAMBER FOUNDATION AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

(Appropriations Committee)

Documents:
  1. Ord 6224 -Greater Shreveport Chamber Foundation.pdf
  2. Ord 6224 Fact Sheet - Greater Shreveport Chamber Foundation.pdf
  3. Ord 6224 Exhibit Greater Shreveport Leadership Class.pdf
  4. Appropriations Committee Minutes 3-30-22.pdf
13.VIII.

Ordinance No. 6225 of 2022

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REENACTING SECTION 30-20 RELATIVE TO NUISANCES, TO ESTABLISH A PROPERTY STANDARDS COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER PROPERTY STANDARDS CASES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DILAPIDATED AND DANGEROUS BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES, AND OTHERWISE PERTAINING THERETO.

(Hopkins) 

Documents:
  1. Ord 6225 creating Property Standards Hearing committee.pdf
14.

ADJOURN:

To all persons desiring to attend and observe a meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission, or who wish to present information to the body: If you have physical limitations that require special accommodations in order for you to attend and participate in a meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission, please contact the office of the Caddo Parish Commission Clerk at (318) 226-6596, at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting so that an effort can be made to provide those accommodations.