- This event has passed.
Caddo Parish Commission Regular Session
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at
https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
August 6, 2026
3:30 PM
ROLL CALL:
Commissioners:
District 1 Kracman District 7 Gage-Watts
District 2 G. Young District 8 Blake
District 3 Thomas District 9 Atkins
District 4 J. Young District 10 Cothran
District 5 Burrell District 11 Lazarus
District 6 Jones District 12 Epperson
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Veterans and active-duty service members are invited to render a salute during the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. All others are asked to place their right hand over their heart. As we recite the Pledge, let us remember our POWs and MIAs.
AGENDA ADDITIONS:
POTENTIAL AGENDA ADDITION: Adopt A Special Resolution Commemorating The 90th Anniversary Of Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College.
(Thomas)
CITIZENS COMMENTS:
Citizens who wish to address the Commission on any issue, 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 three minutes.
NOTE: Citizens who wish to address the Commission on matters relative to public hearings will be limited to a cumulative total of fifteen minutes each, for or against an issue.
VISITORS: Special presentations up to fifteen minutes at the President’s discretion.
Visit from Shannon Pillow, founder of the nonprofit United Through Fitness & Education.
(Burrell)
ADOPT REGULAR SESSION MINUTES:
Adopt the Minutes of the July 9th, 2026 Regular Session Meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission
SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS:
(Thomas, Gage-Watts, Burrell and Atkins)
(Cothran, Jones, Burrell, Thomas)
Adopt a Special Resolution Recognizing Caddo Parish Poll Commissioners & Election Workers (Epperson)
COMMUNIQUES & COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Administration response to information requests from Commissioners- Administration Report
Recognition of Caddo Parish Summer Workers Program
PRESIDENT’S REPORT:
PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING ORDINANCES & CASES:
Public Hearing for Ordinance 6629 in relation to PZC Case # 26-12-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 WEST SIDE OF CYPRESS GARDEN ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 681 FEET SOUTH OF WILLOW RIDGE ROAD, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA., FROM R-MHP RESIDENTIAL MANUFACTURED HOME PARK DISTRICT TO R-A RURAL AGRICULTURE DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 9)
PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCES & CASES:
Public Hearing for Ordinance No 6630 of 2026
AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO THE SALE OF PARISH PROPERTY, TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF THE REGIONAL LAB BUILDING LOCATED AT 533 VINE STREET, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA, AND ADJACENT PARKING LOTS AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Admin)
Public Hearing for Ordinance No 6631 of 2026
AN ORDINANCE TO ENACT SECTION 32-62 THROUGH 32-65 OF CHAPTER 32 – OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, RELATIVE TO OFFENSES ON SPORTRAN BUSES TRAVELING WITHIN UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF CADDO PARISH, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Legal)
Public Hearing for Ordinance No 6632 of 2026
AN ORDINANCE TO EXPAND THE USE OF CERTAIN PARISH PROPERTY TO THE DAVID RAINES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Admin)
Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 6633 of 2026
AN ORDINANCE TO DEEM PROPERTY SURPLUS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PARISH ADMINISTRATOR, OR HER DESIGNEE, TO SELL SURPLUS PROPERTY OWNED BY THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Exhibit 1, Exhibit 2, Exhibit 3
(Public Works)
Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 6634 of 2026
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING DIVISION 3 OF ARTICLE V, CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO THE PROCEDURES FOR THE SALE OF ADJUDICATED PROPERTY PURSUANT TO LA. R.S. 47:2201, ET SEQ., TO DELETE THE EXEMPTION FOR DISTRICT THREE, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(District 3)
Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 6636 of 2026
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO FINALIZE THE LEASE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY OWNED BY THE YMCA OF NORTHWEST LOUISIANA, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Administration)
ZONING ORDINANCES (for final passage):
Adopt Ordinance 6629 in relation to PZC Case # 26-12-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 WEST SIDE OF CYPRESS GARDEN ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 681 FEET SOUTH OF WILLOW RIDGE ROAD, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA., FROM R-MHP RESIDENTIAL MANUFACTURED HOME PARK DISTRICT TO R-A RURAL AGRICULTURE DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 9)
ORDINANCES (for final passage):
Adopt Ordinance No 6630 of 2026
AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO THE SALE OF PARISH PROPERTY, TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF THE REGIONAL LAB BUILDING LOCATED AT 533 VINE STREET, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA, AND ADJACENT PARKING LOTS AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Admin)
Adopt Ordinance No 6631 of 2026
AN ORDINANCE TO ENACT SECTION 32-62 THROUGH 32-65 OF CHAPTER 32 – OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, RELATIVE TO OFFENSES ON SPORTRAN BUSES TRAVELING WITHIN UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF CADDO PARISH, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Legal)
Adopt Ordinance No 6632 of 2026
AN ORDINANCE TO EXPAND THE USE OF CERTAIN PARISH PROPERTY TO THE DAVID RAINES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Admin)
Adopt Ordinance No. 6633 of 2026
AN ORDINANCE TO DEEM PROPERTY SURPLUS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PARISH ADMINISTRATOR, OR HER DESIGNEE, TO SELL SURPLUS PROPERTY OWNED BY THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Exhibit 1, Exhibit 2, Exhibit 3
(Public Works)
Adopt Ordinance No. 6634 of 2026
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING DIVISION 3 OF ARTICLE V, CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO THE PROCEDURES FOR THE SALE OF ADJUDICATED PROPERTY PURSUANT TO LA. R.S. 47:2201, ET SEQ., TO DELETE THE EXEMPTION FOR DISTRICT THREE, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(District 3)
Adopt Ordinance No. 6636 of 2026
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO FINALIZE THE LEASE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY OWNED BY THE YMCA OF NORTHWEST LOUISIANA, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Administration)
ZONING ORDINANCES (for introduction by title):
ORDINANCES (for introduction by title):
Introduce Ordinance 6638
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE RIVERBOAT FUND AND THE OIL AND GAS FUND TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION OF $10,000 FOR VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Thomas, Jones) (For Public Hearing at August 20th Regular Session)
WORK SESSION MINUTES:
Adopt August 3rd, 2026 Work Session Minutes
RESOLUTIONS:
Adopt Resolution 48 of 2026
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HOLDING OF AN ELECTION IN CADDO PARISH FIRE DISTRICT NUMBER FIVE, STATE OF LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, DECEMNBER 12, 2026, TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF SERVICE CHARGES THEREIN. Exhibit 1
(District 9)
Adopt Resolution 49 of 2026
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO DIRECT AND AUTHORIZE THE LOUISIANA STATE MINERAL AND ENERGY BOARD AND THE OFFICE OF MINERAL RESOURCES TO ACCEPT NOMINATIONS, ADVERTISE FOR, ACCEPT AND AWARD BIDS, AND EXECUTE ALL OIL, GAS AND MINERAL LEASES ON CERTAIN MINERAL INTERESTS OWNED BY THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet Map
(District 9)
Adopt Resolution No 50 of 2026
A RESOLUTION TO RELOCATE THE POLLING PLACE FOR PRECINCTS NO. 7-1, 12-2 AND 12-6 FROM WESTERN HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH, 4153 PINES ROAD, SHREVEPORT, LA 71119 AND PRECINT 12-1 FROM THE WEST SHREVEPORT MEMORIAL LIBRARY BRANCH, 4380 PINES ROAD, SHREVEPORT, LA 7119 TO CALVARY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 3939 PINES ROAD, SHREVEPORT, LA 71119 and OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(District and 7 and 12)
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
Direct Administration to perform a review of Caddo investments and support of efforts to address Youth Housing and the prevention of Homelessness with an emphasis on unhoused youth and produce a summary report withing 90 days.
(Gage-Watts, Burrell, Thomas)
Confirm the Appointment of Michael Keith Cross to the Black Bayou Watershed Commission to fill seat previously held by Charles Reynolds, Term to expire 8/14/2031 . Exhibit 1
(Kracman)
Confirm the reappointment of Elmer Moreau, Ronnie Festervan, David Hale, Sr., & Charles Barr to the Black Bayou Watershed Commission, Terms to expire 8/14/2031.
(Kracman)
COMMUNIQUES & COMMITTEE REPORTS:
CITIZENS COMMENTS (late arrivals):
Citizens who wish to address the Commission on any issue, 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 three minutes.
ADJOURN:
Statement of Accommodations
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.
