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Caddo Parish Commission Work Session
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
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https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
February 2, 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:
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.
VISITORS:
Visit from North Louisiana Crime Lab System Director Dr. Joseph Jones.
REPORTS:
COMMISSION REMARKS:
Communiques, reports, and other items related to the Work Session agenda.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT:
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
Advance Resolution 7 of 2026
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HOLDING OF AN ELECTION IN CADDO PARISH FIRE DISTRICT NUMBER SEVEN, STATE OF LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026, TO AUTHORIZE THE CONTINUATION OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN.
(District 1)
Advance Resolution 8 of 2026
A RESOLUTION URGING AND REQUESTING THAT THE RED RIVER COMPACT COMMISSION AND THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES (LDENR) PLACE A MORATORIUM ON THE WITHDRAWAL OF WATER FROM CADDO LAKE FOR ANY USE OTHER THAN SMALL COMMERCIAL OR RESIDENTIAL USE, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Kracman)
Advance Resolution No. 9 of 2026
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT (DOTD) RELATIVE TO DETOUR ROUTE FOR BRIDGE REPLACEMENT ON SELF ROAD, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(District 1)
Advance Resolution No. 10 of 2026
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT FOR COST SHARING, INVOLVING THE RECEIPT OF FEDERAL FUNDS, WITH THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT (DOTD) RELATIVE TO THE BARNETTE ROAD OVER TRIB TO WALNUT BAYOU PROJECT AND THE SELF ROAD OVER DOOLEY CANAL PROJECT, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(District 1)
Advance Resolution No. 11 of 2026
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CONSENT OF CADDO PARISH FOR THE TOWN OF BLANCHARD TO ANNEX A CERTAIN RIGHT-OF-WAY WITHIN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 1)
Advance a Special Resolution Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Meadows Museum of Art at Centenary College
(Thomas)
Advance a Special Resolution honoring Legendary Gospel Artists John P. Kee and Zacardi Cortez to be presented during the KOKA New Year Concert on February 9.
(Thomas)
Advance a Special Resolution Proclaiming Black History Month in Caddo Parish
(Gage-Watts)
Advance a Special Resolution Proclaiming American Heart Month in Caddo Parish
(Gage-Watts)
Commission to recess meeting and convene an Executive Session regarding 1st JDC Docket No. 659, 061.
(Legal)
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.
CONSENT AGENDA:
AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT THE STREETS IN NORTHWOOD OAKS UNIT 3A INTO THE PARISH OF CADDO ROAD SYSTEM, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO FACT SHEET EXHIBIT
(District 1)
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RULES AND BY-LAWS OF THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION REGARDING STANDING COMMITTEES AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(G. Young)
ADJOURN:
