Regular Session

CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
GOVERNMENT PLAZA CHAMBERS
505 TRAVIS STREET, SHREVEPORT, LA 71101
PUBLIC NOTICE
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at
https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois 
August 8, 2024
3:30 P.M.

1. ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

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. All others, please recite with your hands over your hearts, and we ask that everyone please remember our POW-MIA’s as we say the Pledge of Allegiance.

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.

NOTE:  Citizens who wish to address the Commission on matters relative to public hearings (items listed on the agenda only) will be limited to a cumulative total of 15 minutes each, for or against an issue. Those who wish to speak or make a presentation are asked to select their speakers and address the points they wish considered with this limitation in mind.

6. VISITORS (Special Presentations up to 15 minutes at President’s discretion):

6.1       Representatives from KOKA

(Thomas)

7. ADOPT REGULAR SESSION MINUTES:

7.1       Regular Session Minutes from July 3, 2024

8. SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS:

8.1  Special Resolution for Jeffrey Batiste

(Jones)

8.2 Special Resolution for Vanessa Grey

(Epperson)

8.3 Special Resolution for KOKA

(Thomas)

8.4 Special Resolution for Elvira Davis   Mrs. Davis

(G. Young, Cothran)

8.5 Special Resolution for Leona Jackson  Mrs. Jackson 

(G. Young)

8.6 Special Resolution for Virginia Lee Green Evans Mrs. Evans 

(G. Young, Kracman)

9. COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:

            Administration response to information requests from Commissioners

10. PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

11. PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING ORDINANCES & CASES:

11.1  Public Hearing for  Ordinance 6434 of 2024

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 ON THE NORTH SIDE OF EAST 70TH STREET, APPROXIMATELY 2,525′ EAST OF BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA., FROM C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT TO C-3 GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING  DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO  (PZC, District 4)

12. PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCES:

12.1     Public Hearing for   Ordinance 6435 of 2024

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE RIVERBOAT FUND TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION FOR COMPASSION FOR LIVES. AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Fact Sheet

(Appropriations/NGO Committee)

12.2     Public Hearing for Ordinance 6436 of 2024

AN ORDINANCE OUTLINING PROCEDURES FOR DISPLAYING FLAGS AT CADDO PARISH FACILITIES, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

(Kracman, Epperson, Thomas)

12.3     Public Hearing for  Ordinance 6437 of 2024

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND RE-ENACT “CHAPTER 8 -ANIMALS AND FOWL”, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Exhibit- Ordinance 6148 of 2021

(J-P Young, Thomas and Animal Service Committee)

12.4      Public Hearing for  Ordinance 6438 of 2024

AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDON TWO PORTIONS OF STREET DEDICATIONS IN THE BREMER ADDITION TO RODESSA SUBDIVISION, IN SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH, RANGE 16 WEST, IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Map

(Public Works, District 1)

12.5     Public Hearing for  Ordinance 6439 of 2024

AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES TO BE SURPLUS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PARISH ADMINISTRATOR, OR A DESIGNEE, TO SELL THE PARISH OF CADDO’S TAX INTEREST IN CERTAIN SURPLUS ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO  Map

(Public Works, District 3)

12.6     Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 6440 of 2024

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE OIL AND GAS FUND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR VYJ. Fact Sheet   Exhibit 1- Todd Email Exhibit 2- Influencing Studio quote  Exhibit 3-Music Studio Quote    Exhibit 4-Food Storage Estimate  Exhibit 5- Creative Camp Exhibit 6- STI memo Exhibit 7-Dr Whyte Email

(Juvenile Justice Committee)

12.7     Public Hearing for  Ordinance No. 6441 of 2024

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND RE-ENACT SECTIONS 2-209 ET SEQ OF ARTICLE VI OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO THE CADDO PARISH LIVING WAGE, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

(Economic Development Committee)

12.8     Public Hearing for  Ordinance 6442 of 2024

AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT THE STREETS IN NORTH CLUB WEST UNIT NO.2 INTO THE PARISH OF CADDO ROAD SYSTEM, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Fact Sheet Exhibit A

(Public Works, District 2)

13. ZONING ORDINANCES (For Final Passage):

13.1     Adopt Ordinance 6434 of 2024

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 ON THE NORTH SIDE OF EAST 70TH STREET, APPROXIMATELY 2,525′ EAST OF BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA., FROM C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT TO C-3 GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING  DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

(PZC, District 4)

14. ORDINANCES (For Final Passage):

14.1     Adopt Ordinance 6435 of 2024

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE RIVERBOAT FUND TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION FOR COMPASSION FOR LIVES. AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Fact Sheet

(Appropriations/NGO Committee)

14.2     Adopt Ordinance 6436 of 2024

AN ORDINANCE OUTLINING PROCEDURES FOR DISPLAYING FLAGS AT CADDO PARISH FACILITIES, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

(Kracman, Epperson, Thomas)

14.3     Adopt  Ordinance 6437 of 2024

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND RE-ENACT “CHAPTER 8 -ANIMALS AND FOWL”, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Exhibit- Ordinance 6148 of 2021

(J-P Young, Thomas and Animal Service Committee)

14.4     Adopt  Ordinance 6438 of 2024

AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDON TWO PORTIONS OF STREET DEDICATIONS IN THE BREMER ADDITION TO RODESSA SUBDIVISION, IN SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH, RANGE 16 WEST, IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Map    (Public Works, District 1)

14.5     Adopt Ordinance 6439 of 2024

AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES TO BE SURPLUS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PARISH ADMINISTRATOR, OR A DESIGNEE, TO SELL THE PARISH OF CADDO’S TAX INTEREST IN CERTAIN SURPLUS ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO  Map

(Public Works, District 3)

14.6     Adopt Ordinance No. 6440 of 2024

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE OIL AND GAS FUND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR VYJ. Fact Sheet     Exhibit 1- Todd Email Exhibit 2- Influencing Studio quote  Exhibit 3-Music Studio Quote    Exhibit 4-Food Storage Estimate  Exhibit 5- Creative Camp Exhibit 6- STI memo Exhibit 7-Dr Whyte Email

(Juvenile Justice Committee)

14.7     Adopt Ordinance No. 6441 of 2024

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND RE-ENACT SECTIONS 2-209 ET SEQ OF ARTICLE VI OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO THE CADDO PARISH LIVING WAGE, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

(Economic Development Committee)

14.8     Adopt Ordinance 6442 of 2024

AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT THE STREETS IN NORTH CLUB WEST UNIT NO.2 INTO THE PARISH OF CADDO ROAD SYSTEM, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Fact Sheet Exhibit A

(Public Works, District 2)

15. ZONING ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title):

15.1     Introduce Ordinance No. 6443 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-12-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 MANSFIELD ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 600 FEET NORTH OF KEITHVILLE LODGE ROAD, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA., FROM R-A RURAL AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO C-2 CORRIDOR COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

(District 11)

15.2    Introduce Ordinance No. 6444 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-15-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 NORTH SIDE OF LOCUST HILL ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 920 FEET WEST OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 79, 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 12)

15.3    Introduce Ordinance No. 6445 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-16-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 EAST SIDE OF LINWOOD AVENUE, APPROXIMATELY 1650 FEET SOUTH OF MOUNT ZION, CADDO PARISH, LA., FROM R-A RURAL AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO C-4 HEAVY COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

(District 10)

15.4    Introduce Ordinance No. 6446 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-19-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 SOUTHEAST CORNER OF DIXIE BLANCHARD ROAD (LA-173) & OLD MOORINGSPORT ROAD (LA-538), CADDO PARISH, LA., FROM R-E RESIDENTIAL ESTATE ZONING DISTRICT TO R-A RURA-AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

(District 1)

15.5    Introduce Ordinance No. 6447 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-13-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 EAST FLOURNOY LUCAS ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 1,290 FEET WEST OF ELLERBE ROAD, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-1-7 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

(District 9)

15.6     Introduce Ordinance No. 6448 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-20-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 SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LINWOOD AVENUE AND MAYO ROAD, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA., FROM R-A RURAL AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO R-1-7 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

(District 9)

15.7    Introduce Ordinance No. 6449 of 2024 in relation to PZC Case 24-21-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 KAY LANE, APPROXIMATELY 480 FEET WEST OF EAST KINGS HIGHWAY, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT TO C-2 CORRIDOR COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

(District 9)

16. ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title):

16.1     Introduce Ordinance 6450 of 2024

AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE PLACEMENT OF CERTAIN MONUMENTS ON PARISH PROPERTY, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

(Epperson)

16.2     Introduce Ordinance 6451 of 2024

AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES TO BE SURPLUS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PARISH ADMINISTRATOR, OR A DESIGNEE, TO SELL THE PARISH OF CADDO’S TAX INTEREST IN CERTAIN SURPLUS ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO

(District 3)

17. WORK SESSION MINUTES:

17.1     Adopt Work Session Minutes from August 5, 2024

18. RESOLUTIONS:

18.1     Adopt Resolution 47 of 2024

A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT, BILL OF SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF STATE AGENCY LEASE #22067 FROM CYPRESS ENERGY CORPORATION TO PALOMA NATURAL GAS, LLC., AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO

(District 12) Fact Sheet Exhibit-Map

18.2     Adopt Resolution 48 of 2024

A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT, BILL OF SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF STATE AGENCY LEASE #22205 FROM CYPRESS ENERGY PARTNERS, LLC., TO PALOMA NATURAL GAS, LLC., AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO

(District 7) Fact Sheet Exhibit-Map

18.3     Adopt Resolution 49 of 2024

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

(Districts 1 and 2)  Fact Sheet Exhibit-Map

18.4     Adopt Resolution 50 of 2024

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

(District 2) Fact Sheet Exhibit-Map

18.5     Adopt Resolution 51 of 2024

A RESOLUTION TO RELOCATE THE POLLING PLACE FOR PRECINCT 7-3 FROM SACRED HEART OF JESUS CHURCH, 4736 LYBA STREET, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71109 TO BETHUNE/OAK PARK MICROSOCIETY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 4331 HENRY STREET, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71109, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

(District 7) Exhibit1

18.6     Adopt Resolution 52 of 2024

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HOLDING OF AN ELECTION IN CADDO PARISH FIRE DISTRICT NUMBER FOUR, STATE OF LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2024, TO AUTHORIZE THE RENEWAL OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN.

(District 11) Exhibit 1, 2, 3

18.7     Adopt Resolution 53 of 2024

A RESOLUTION CONDEMNING POLITICAL VIOLENCE, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

(Kracman, Blake)

19. OLD BUSINESS:

20. NEW BUSINESS:

20.1     Appoint Adam Oliver to the North Caddo Medical Center Board to the term previously held by Jennifer Cooper Fant Exhibit 1

(Kracman)

20.2     Appoint of Calvin Pressley to the Parish Planning and Zoning Commission to fill the term previously held by Constance Green.

(Epperson)

20.3     Appoint of Randy Shouse and  Wannetta Keels to the Lakeview Water Board to replace the unexpired terms of Bob Brown and Tiffany Hyde

(Greg Young)

21. COMMUNIQUES AND REPORTS:

22. CITIZEN COMMENTS (Late Arrivals)

Citizens who wish to address the Commission please fill out a comment card located in the chamber foyer, and return to the Chairman or the Clerk of the Commission. Citizens may also fill out & submit a COMMENT CARD ONLINE HERE prior to the meeting.  Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes.

23. ADJOURN: Next Scheduled Meeting is August 19th Work Session at 3:30pm

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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.