CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
 505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
 PUBLIC NOTICE
 WORK SESSION AGENDA
 Streaming at www.caddo.org
August 15, 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.

CITIZENS COMMENTS:

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
          


6.

VISITORS:

 

6.I.

Visitors: Rochelle Michaud Dugas and Sherri Smith Buffington with Final Legislative Session Report

Documents:
  1. rs2022.final.pdf
7.

REPORTS:

Administrator Report
7.I.

Administrative Report

Documents:
  1. Administration Report 08.15.22.pdf
7.I.i.

July Financials

Documents:
  1. 07 - July.pdf
8.

COMMISSION REMARKS:

Communiques, reports, and other items related to Work Session Agenda. 
9.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT:

10.

OLD BUSINESS:

 

11.

NEW BUSINESS:

11.I.

Authorize Introduction of Ordinance No 6251 of 2022

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 6200 OF 2022, RELATIVE TO A PARISH PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS PERMANENT STATUS AND MEMBERSHIP, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS AUTHORITY, TO REMOVE THE TERMINATION DATE; AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

(Long Range Planning committee) 

Documents:
  1. Ord 6251- Amending Ord No 6200 re Parish planning and zoning commission.pdf
  2. Ord 6251 Fact Sheet- Planning and Zoning Commission.pdf
11.II.

Authorize Introduction of Ordinance No. 6252 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 $1,207,096 FOR THE EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

(Finance)

Documents:
  1. Ord 6252-ERAP August Reallocation.pdf
  2. Ord 6252 Fact Sheet - ERAP August.pdf
11.III.

Authorize Introduction of Ordinance No 6253 of 2022 in relation to 22-15-P

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH SIDE OF MOUNT ZION ROAD, APPROXIMATELY SIX HUNDRED FEET EAST OF LINWOOD AVENUE, CADDO PARISH, LA., FROM R-A RURAL- AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO I-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO 

(District 10) 


Documents:
  1. Ord 6253- in relation to 22-15-P.pdf
  2. Ord 6253- Attchement- 22-15-P packet.pdf
11.IV.

Authorize Introduction of Ordinance No. 6254 of 2022

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE OIL AND GAS FUND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR REMEMBRANCE GARDEN AT THE CADDO PARISH COURTHOUSE AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

(Johnson)

Documents:
  1. Ord 6254-Courthouse Garden.pdf
  2. Ord 6254 Fact Sheet -courthouse garden.pdf
11.V.

Authorize Introduction of Ordinance No 6255 of 2022

AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDONA PORTION OF THE DEDICATION FOR AN UNNAMED ROAD IN THE PARISH OF CADDO AND OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

(District 1) 

Documents:
  1. Ord 6255- abdn_UnnnamedRoad.pdf
  2. 6255 Exhibit A.pdf
11.VI.

Authorize Consideration of Resolution No 38 of 2022

A RESOLUTION URGING AND REQUESTING SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY, AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY, INC., AND PANOLA-HARRISON ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE TO ESTABLISH A MORATORIUM ON DISCONNECTION OR SHUTOFF OF UTILITY SERVICE TO INDIVIDUALS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. 

(Jackson) 

Documents:
  1. Res 38- utility shutoff moratorium.pdf
  2. Res 38- Exh- PSC LEtter.pdf
11.VII.

Authorize Consideration of Resolution No 39 of 2022

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN FOR THE CDBG PROGRAM

(Finance) 


Documents:
  1. Res 39 of 2022- Citizen Participation Plan- Caddo Parish 2023.pdf
11.VIII.

Authorize Consideration of Resolution No 40 of 2022

A RESOLUTION TO URGE AND REQUEST THE LOUISIANA LEGISLATURE TO AMEND L.A.-R.S. 33:172 TO INCLUDE SPECIAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO CADDO PARISH, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

(Epperson)

Documents:
  1. Res 40 of 2022- Urging Amendments to Annexation Statute.pdf
  2. Res 40 of 2022 FACT SHEET.pdf
11.IX.

Authorize Consideration of Resolution No 41 of 2022

A RESOLUTION TO URGE AND REQUEST THE TOWN OF GREENWOOD TO FORM A CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD TO REVIEW AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING WATER ISSUES WITH THE TOWN’S WATER SYSTEM, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

(Epperson)

Documents:
  1. Res 41 of 2022 Urging Greenwood Citizens Advisory re Water.pdf
  2. Res 41 Fact Sheet.pdf
11.X.

Special Resolution Of Recognition Blanchard 8UAA Allstars

(Commissioner Hopkins)

Documents:
  1. 2022 Blanchard 8UAA Allstars.pdf
11.XI.

Black Bayou Watershed Reappointments

Reappointment of David Hale, Elmer E. Moreau, Ronnie Festavan, and Charles Dennis Barr to the Black Bayou Watershed. Terms to expire August 14, 2026. 

(Commissioner Hopkins)

11.XII.

North Caddo Hospital Service District Reappointment

Reappointment of Patricia White to the North Caddo Hospital Service District. Term to expire August 18, 2028. 

(Commissioner Hopkins)

11.XIII.

Discussion of orphaned oil and gas wells in Louisiana

(Commissioner Epperson)

11.XIV.

Discussion of proposed Settled Inn Village in Bethany, Louisiana

(Commissioner Epperson)

11.XV.

Discussion of NACo Initiative Operation Green Light

(Commissioner Epperson)

12.

COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:

13.

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


14.

CONSENT AGENDA:

14.I.

Ordinance No. 6247 of 2022

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGETS OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE BUILDING MAINTENANCE FUND, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND, GENERAL FUND, OIL AND GAS FUND, PUBLIC WORKS FUND, DETENTION FACILITIES FUND, CRIMINAL JUSTICE FACILITIES FUND, HEALTH TAX FUND AND THE RIVERBOAT FUND, FOR THE YEAR 2022 TO TERMINATE COMPLETED OR LAPSED CAPITAL PROJECTS, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

(Finance)

Documents:
  1. Ord 6247- Project Closures 2022.pdf
  2. Ord 6247 Fact Sheet -Project Closures 2022.pdf
  3. Ord 6247 Exhibit- 2022 Amendment.pdf
14.II.

Ordinance No. 6248 of 2022

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE OIL AND GAS FUND FOR THE YEAR 2022 TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION FOR RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

(Gage-Watts and Johnson)

Documents:
  1. Ord 6248- Relocation Assistance 2.pdf
  2. Ord 6248 Fact Sheet - Relocation Assistance 2.pdf
14.III.

Ordinance No. 6249 of 2022

ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2022 BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE CAPITAL OUTLAY AND OIL AND GAS FUNDS AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

(Burrell, Chavez, Taliaferro, Atkins)

Documents:
  1. Ord 6249- Ronald McDonald.pdf
  2. Ord 6249 Fact Sheet - Ronald McDonald House.pdf
  3. RMH- Caddo Parish 8 1 2022.pdf
14.IV.

Ordinance No. 6250 of 2022

AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDON A PORTION OF THE DEDICATION FOR AN UNNAMED ROAD IN THE PARISH OF CADDO,  AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

(District 11)

Documents:
  1. Ord 6250.pdf
  2. Ord 6250 Fact Sheet.pdf
  3. Ord 6250- EExhibit A.pdf
14.V.

ZONING CASE APPEAL 22-3-BAP, Property Located 5247 Norfolk Road in Caddo Parish, MR. DANA WHEELER, APPLICANT APPELANT

Request is for approval of a yard variance for a detached garage. The PZC voted to deny application as submitted and the homeowner has appealed.
PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL PASSAGE AUGUST 18, 2022 

(District 2)

Documents:
  1. Appeal Packet.pdf
  2. Additional Information from Appelant- 22-3-BAP.pdf
  3. 223BAP.pdf
  4. 3June 222022 PPZB Agenda.pdf
  5. Pittman Opposition Packet.pdf
  6. Request to appeal.pdf
15.

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.