Veterans Affairs Committee Meeting
2024-11-18 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
November 18, 2024
2:30 pm

VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Ken Epperson (Chair)
Grace Anne Blake
Ron Cothran
Victor L. Thomas
John-Paul Young —President

INVOCATION:
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.

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Committee may appear in person, and either fill out a comment card or request to speak when the chair asks if there are additional public comments. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes

NEW BUSINESS:

6.I. Review of Veterans Parade
6.II Notification of significant dates throughout the year regarding Veterans
6.III Maintenance and condition of Veterans Memorial on Clyde Fant Parkway

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.

Charter Review Committee Meeting
2024-11-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States

Appropriations Committee Meeting
2024-12-02 14:30 - 15:30 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
APPROPRIATIONS/NGO COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
December 2, 2024
2:30pm

APPROPRIATIONS (NGO) COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Ron Cothran (Chair)
Stormy Gage-Watts
Victor L. Thomas
John E. Atkins
Steffon Jones
Greg Young
Roy Burrell
John-Paul Young —President

INVOCATION:
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.

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Committee may appear in person, and either fill out a comment card or request to speak when the chair asks if there are additional public comments. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes

NEW BUSINESS:

6.1 Continue Discussion of Appropriations process to include possible recommendations of updates regarding the application, scoring, etc.

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.

Long Range Planning and Special Projects Committee Meeting
2025-01-06 14:30 - 15:30 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE AGENDA
January 6, 2025
2:30 pm

LONG RANGE PLANNING & SPECIAL NEEDS COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Chris Kracman, Chairman
Ed Lazarus
Victor L. Thomas
Greg Young
John-Paul Young—President

INVOCATION:

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.

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Committee may appear in person, and either fill out a comment card or request to speak when the chair asks if there are additional public comments. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes

NEW BUSINESS:

6.1 Discuss and make recommendation regarding the establishment of a sales tax within the boundaries of the I-49 North Corridor Economic Development District in connection with the PILOT agreement with Edgemont Holdings, LLC.
6.2 Discuss and make recommendation regarding potential amendments to Red River Expressway Cooperative Endeavor Agreement and assignment.

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.

Long Range Planning and Special Projects Committee
2025-01-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE AGENDA
January 21, 2025
1:00 pm

LONG RANGE PLANNING & SPECIAL NEEDS COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Ron Cothran, Chairman
Ken Epperson
Ed Lazarus
Victor L. Thomas
Chris Kracman
Stormy Gage-Watts—President

INVOCATION:

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.

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Committee may appear in person, and either fill out a comment card or request to speak when the chair asks if there are additional public comments. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes
6. NEW BUSINESS:
6.1 Continue discussion regarding potential amendments to Red River Expressway Cooperative Endeavor Agreement and assignment.
6.2 Regional Lab Discussion

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.

Property Standards Hearing
2025-01-21 14:00 - 15:30 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
PROPERTY STANDARDS HEARING COMMITTEE AGENDA
January 21, 2025
2:00 pm

PROPERTY STANDARDS HEARING COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Ed Lazarus, Chairman
Ken Epperson, Sr.
Chris Kracman
Roy Burrell
Gregory Young
John-Paul Young
Stormy Gage-Watts—President

INVOCATION:
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.

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Committee 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

NEW BUSINESS: Property Standards Hearing

-Reminder that each motion is to include the Committee’s recommendation to the Full Body as well as the inclusion of all testimony and documentation into the permanent record
-Administration of Oath: Each party to participate in hearing rises and responds to the oath: “Do you solemnly swear or affirm that you will tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God and under pains and penalties of perjury?”
6.1 Case #1– 0 Dansby Road, Shreveport, LA 71107
(District 2)
6.2 Case #2- 119 Barlow Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71106
(District 9)
6.3 Case #3 – 129 Spilker Ave, Shreveport, LA 71106
(District 9)

6.4 Case #4– 8930 Lake End Road, Mooringsport, LA 71060
(District 1)
6.5 Case #5 – 6850 N. Colony Road, Shreveport, LA 71107
(District 1)
6.6 Case #6– 3404 Riviera, Shreveport, LA 71107
(District 2)
6.7 Case #7 – 1575 RC Thompson Road, Shreveport, LA 71106
(District 2)
6.8 Case #8 – 3404 West Dr., Shreveport, LA 71107
(District 2)
6.9 Case #9 – 6678 Mira Scotts Slough Road, Ida, LA 71044
(District 1)
6.10 Case #10 – 8310 Hwy 1, Shreveport, LA 71107
(District 1)
ADJOURN:

Appropriations Committee Meeting
2025-02-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
February 6, 2025
1:00 pm

APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Victor Thomas (Chair)
Ron Cothran
Kenneth R. Epperson, Sr.,
Roy Burrell
Grace Anne Blake
John-Paul Young
Stormy Gage-Watts—President

INVOCATION:
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.

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Committee may appear in person, and either fill out a comment card or request to speak when the chair asks if there are additional public comments. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes

NEW BUSINESS:

Discussion regarding NGO Appropriations process.
Discussion regarding NGO Education Seminar

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.

Public Safety Committee
2025-02-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
February 6, 2025
2:00 pm

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Kenneth R. Epperson, Sr. – Chair
John E. Atkins
John-Paul Young
Ed Lazarus
Stormy Gage-Watts– President

INVOCATION:
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.

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Committee may appear in person, and either fill out a comment card or request to speak when the chair asks if there are additional public comments. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes

NEW BUSINESS:

Discussion of Citizens Disaster Response Committee Document

Discuss and make recommendation related to Resolution 4 of 2025– A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDED 2024 AND PROPOSED 2025 BUDGETS OF THE NORTH LOUISIANA CRIMINALISTICS LABORATORY COMMISSION AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Exhibit 1
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.

Economic Development Committee Meeting
2025-03-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENDA
March 3, 2025
12:00 pm

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Gregory Young, Chairman
John E. Atkins
Ed Lazarus
Victor L. Thomas
John-Paul Young
Roy Burrell
Stormy Gage-Watts—President

INVOCATION:

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.

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Committee may appear in person, and either fill out a comment card or request to speak when the chair asks if there are additional public comments. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes

NEW BUSINESS:

6.1 Discuss and solicit appointment of enthusiastic volunteers to serve as foundational Film and Entertainment Advisory Board members.

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.

Juvenile Justice and Related Services Committee Meeting
2025-03-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
JUVENILE JUSTICE AND RELATED SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
March 3, 2025
1:00 pm

JUVENILE JUSTICE AND RELATED SERVICES COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Steffon Jones (Chair)
Grace Ann Blake
Roy Burrell
Ron Cothran
Victor L. Thomas
John-Paul Young
Stormy Gage-Watts —President

INVOCATION:
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.

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Committee may appear in person, and either fill out a comment card or request to speak when the chair asks if there are additional public comments. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes

NEW BUSINESS:

6.1 Report from Director Andrew Randle
6.2 Visit from and discussion related to My Community Cares
6.3 Visit from and discussion related to RAPS Program.
6.3 Visit from and Discussion related to The Harbor
6.4 Discussion of the Father Initiative

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.

Personnel, Policies and Procedures Committee
2025-03-03 14:00 - 15:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
PERSONNEL, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE AGENDA
March 3, 2025
2:00 pm

PERSONNEL, POLICY AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Ron Cothran, Chairman
Roy Burrell
Grace Anne Blake
John-Paul Young
John E. Atkins
Stormy Gage-Watts—President

INVOCATION:

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.

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Committee may appear in person, and either fill out a comment card or request to speak when the chair asks if there are additional public comments. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes

NEW BUSINESS:

6.1 Review and Discussion of Bylaws to be initiated and will continue in subsequent meetings

6.2 Follow up Discussion and possible recommendations related to the Charter Review Committee Recommendations

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.

Economic Development Committee Meeting
2025-03-06 14:30 - 15:30 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENDA
March 6, 2025
2:30 pm

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Gregory Young, Chairman
John E. Atkins
Ed Lazarus
Victor L. Thomas
John-Paul Young
Roy Burrell
Stormy Gage-Watts—President

INVOCATION:

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.

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Committee may appear in person, and either fill out a comment card or request to speak when the chair asks if there are additional public comments. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes

NEW BUSINESS:

6.1 CONTINUED DISCUSSION OF FILM AND ENTERTAINMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERSHIP AND INITIAL ACTIVITIES.
6.2 Discussion of Pickleball project Exhibit 1 Exhibit 2 Exhibit 3

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.

Alcoholic Beverage Committee Hearing
2025-04-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
April 3, 2025
1:00pm

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Kenneth R. Epperson, Sr. (Chair)
John E. Atkins
Grace Anne Blake
Chris Kracman
Ed Lazarus
Roy Burrell
Stormy Gage-Watts —President

INVOCATION:
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.

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Committee may appear in person, and either fill out a comment card or request to speak when the chair asks if there are additional public comments. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes

NEW BUSINESS:

6.1 Administration of Oath: Each party to participate in hearing rises and responds to the oath: “Do you solemnly swear or affirm that you will tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God and under pains and penalties of perjury?”
6.2 Consider appeal from Lois Cooper. Appeal Letter

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.

Long Range Planning Committee Meeting Agenda
2025-04-03 14:15 - 17:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE AGENDA
April 3, 2025
2:15 pm

LONG RANGE PLANNING & SPECIAL NEEDS COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Ron Cothran, Chairman
Ken Epperson
Ed Lazarus
Victor L. Thomas
Chris Kracman
Stormy Gage-Watts—President

INVOCATION:

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.

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Committee may appear in person, and either fill out a comment card or request to speak when the chair asks if there are additional public comments. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes
6. NEW BUSINESS:
6.1 Discuss and potentially make recommendations regarding Ordinance 6525 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE DEDICATING FIFTY PERCENT (50%) OF THE INCOME GENERATED FROM THE PARISH SHARE OF SPORTS WAGERING RECEIPTS TO THE E EDWARD JONES HOUSING TRUST FUND AND AMENDING THE GENERAL FUND AND THE E EDWARD JONES HOUSING TRUST FUND FOR SPORTS WAGERING REVENUES, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(J-P Young)

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.

Economic Development Committee Meeting
2025-04-14 12:00 - 13:30 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENDA
April 14, 2025
12:00 pm

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Gregory Young, Chairman
John E. Atkins
Ed Lazarus
Victor L. Thomas
John-Paul Young
Roy Burrell
Stormy Gage-Watts—President

INVOCATION:

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.

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

1 Potential Agenda Addition: Presentation from Oasis of Hope, Dr. Sharon Green- Oasis of Hope NGO Application

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Committee may appear in person, and either fill out a comment card or request to speak when the chair asks if there are additional public comments. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes

NEW BUSINESS:

6.1 Continued discussion of and update regarding Pickleball complex. 1 2 3 4

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.

Long Range Planning and Special Projects Committee Meeting
2025-05-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE AGENDA
May 5, 2025
12:00 pm

LONG RANGE PLANNING & SPECIAL NEEDS COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Ron Cothran, Chairman
Ken Epperson
Ed Lazarus
Victor L. Thomas
Chris Kracman
Stormy Gage-Watts—President

INVOCATION:

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.

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Committee may appear in person, and either fill out a comment card or request to speak when the chair asks if there are additional public comments. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes
6. NEW BUSINESS:
6.1 Continued Discussion and potential recommendations regarding Ordinance 6525 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE DEDICATING FIFTY PERCENT (50%) OF THE INCOME GENERATED FROM THE PARISH SHARE OF SPORTS WAGERING RECEIPTS TO THE E EDWARD JONES HOUSING TRUST FUND AND AMENDING THE GENERAL FUND AND THE E EDWARD JONES HOUSING TRUST FUND FOR SPORTS WAGERING REVENUES, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(J-P Young)

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.

Economic Development Committee Meeting
2025-05-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENDA
May 5, 2025
1:00 pm

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Gregory Young, Chairman
John E. Atkins
Ed Lazarus
Victor L. Thomas
John-Paul Young
Roy Burrell
Stormy Gage-Watts—President

INVOCATION:

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.

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Committee may appear in person, and either fill out a comment card or request to speak when the chair asks if there are additional public comments. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes

NEW BUSINESS:

6.1 Continued discussion of and update regarding Pickleball complex. Exhibit 1 Exhibit 2 Exhibit 3

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.

Public Safety Committee convening of the Citizen's Disaster Response, Recovery and Review Committee
2025-05-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
CITIZEN’S DISASTER RESPONSE, RECOVERY & REVIEW COMMITTEE
CONVENED BY THE CADDO PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
May 5, 2025
2:00 pm

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Ken Epperson (Chair)
John E. Atkins
Ed Lazarus
John-Paul Young
Stormy Gage-Watts —President
CDRRR Members include: Gabriel Balderas; Wendi Coker; Fred Sanders; Mary O’Neal; Shayne Gibson; Rachel Hill Jackson; Rudolph Glass, Jr.; Cammie Wright; Tammy Carey; Jeanette Ashley-Williams; Coretta Kimble; Dr. Steven Coleman; Larry Richardson; Dr. Nancy Treadwell; Hollie Fritz; Peggy Heacock; Kathy Lewis; Richard Miller; Belinda Rose; Tina Pennywell; Sheri Peace; Tommy Giles; Jeron Rogers; Karen Bell; Tony T. Williams, etc.

INVOCATION:
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.
3. AGENDA ADDITIONS:
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Citizens who wish to address the Committee may appear in person, and either fill out a comment card or request to speak when the chair asks if there are additional public comments. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.1 Visit from SWEPCO with update and information regarding recent outages
5.2 Review of Draft Booklet- reports received and outstanding-
5.3 Feedback and input from Citizens Representative on the Committee
5.4 Summary and closing remarks: Chairman & Committee Members
6. 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.

Economic Development Committee Meeting
2025-05-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENDA
May 19, 2025
12:00 pm

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Gregory Young, Chairman
John E. Atkins
Ed Lazarus
Victor L. Thomas
John-Paul Young
Roy Burrell
Stormy Gage-Watts—President

INVOCATION:

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.

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

4.1 POTENTIAL AGENDA ADDITION: Discuss and possibly create subcommittee to review pickleball

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Committee may appear in person, and either fill out a comment card or request to speak when the chair asks if there are additional public comments. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes

NEW BUSINESS:

6.1 Discuss and make recommendations regarding Ordinance No 6545 of 2025

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE OIL AND GAS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR SKYWEST AIRLINES Fact Sheet Exh 1

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 accommodation

Personnel, Policies and Procedures Committee Meeting
2025-05-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
PERSONNEL, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE AGENDA
May 19, 2025
1:00 pm

PERSONNEL, POLICY AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Ron Cothran, Chairman
Roy Burrell
Grace Anne Blake
John-Paul Young
John E. Atkins
Stormy Gage-Watts—President

INVOCATION:

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.

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Committee may appear in person, and either fill out a comment card or request to speak when the chair asks if there are additional public comments. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes

NEW BUSINESS:

6.1 Review of Commission Clerk’s Office job analysis report

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.

Citizen's Disaster Review, Response and Recovery Committee hosted by the Public Safety Committee
2025-05-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
CITIZEN’S DISASTER RESPONSE, RECOVERY & REVIEW COMMITTEE
CONVENED BY THE CADDO PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
May 19, 2025
2:00 pm

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Ken Epperson (Chair)
John E. Atkins
Ed Lazarus
John-Paul Young
Stormy Gage-Watts —President

Members include: Gabriel Balderas; Wendi Coker; Fred Sanders; Mary O’Neal; Shayne Gibson; Rachel Hill Jackson; Rudolph Glass, Jr.; Cammie Wright; Tammy Carey; Jeanette Ashley-Williams; Coretta Kimble; Dr. Steven Coleman; Larry Richardson; Dr. Nancy Treadwell; Hollie Fritz; Peggy Heacock; Kathy Lewis; Richard Miller; Belinda Rose; Tina Pennywell; Sheri Peace; Tommy Giles; Jeron Rogers; Karen Bell; Tony T. Williams, etc.
INVOCATION:
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.

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Committee may appear in person, and either fill out a comment card or request to speak when the chair asks if there are additional public comments. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes

NEW BUSINESS:

6.1 Review of current Draft of Booklet
6.2 Feedback and input from Citizens Representative on the Committee
6.3 Summary and closing remarks: Chairman & Committee Members

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.

Juvenile Justice Committee Meeting
2025-05-22 12:00 - 13:30 | 1st Floor Conference Room at Gov Plaza, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
JUVENILE JUSTICE AND RELATED SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
May 22, 2025
12:00pm

JUVENILE JUSTICE AND RELATED SERVICES COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Steffon Jones (Chair)
Grace Ann Blake
Roy Burrell
Ron Cothran
Victor L. Thomas
John-Paul Young
Stormy Gage-Watts —President

INVOCATION:
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.

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Committee may appear in person, and either fill out a comment card or request to speak when the chair asks if there are additional public comments. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes

NEW BUSINESS:

6.1 Report from Director Andrew Randle
6.2 Fathers on a Mission
6.3 Children and Youth Services
6.4 General Discussion of current Juvenile Justice

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.

Appropriations Committee Meeting Agenda
2025-05-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
APPROPTIATIONS COMMITTEE
May 22, 2025
2:00 pm

APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Victor Thomas (Chair)
Ron Cothran
Kenneth R. Epperson, Sr.,
Roy Burrell
Grace Anne Blake
John-Paul Young
Stormy Gage-Watts—President

INVOCATION:

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.

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Committee may appear in person, and either fill out a comment card or request to speak when the chair asks if there are additional public comments. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes

NEW BUSINESS:

6.1 Discussion Regarding 2026 Appropriations Process
6.2 Discussion Regarding Mid-Year Appropriations
6.3 Review and make recommendation to full body regarding Oasis of Hope (as recommended by the Economic Development Committee)

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.

Property Standards Hearing Committee Meeting
2025-06-02 14:30 - 15:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
PROPERTY STANDARDS HEARING COMMITTEE AGENDA
June 2, 2025
2:30 pm

PROPERTY STANDARDS HEARING COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Ed Lazarus, Chairman
Ken Epperson, Sr.
Chris Kracman
Roy Burrell
Gregory Young
John-Paul Young
Stormy Gage-Watts—President

INVOCATION:

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.

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Committee 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

NEW BUSINESS: Property Standards Hearing

-Reminder that each motion is to include the Committee’s recommendation to the Full Body as well as the inclusion of all testimony and documentation into the permanent record
-Administration of Oath: Each party to participate in hearing rises and responds to the oath: “Do you solemnly swear or affirm that you will tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God and under pains and penalties of perjury?”

6.1 Case #1– 119 Barlow Ave, Shreveport, LA 71106
(District 9)
6.2 Case #2- 3637 W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Shreveport, LA 71107
(District 2)
6.3 Case #3- 10840 Ellerbe Rd., Shreveport, LA 71115
(District 9)
6.4 Case #4- 5651 Shreveport Blanchard Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71107
(District 1)

ADJOURN:

Appropriations & Economic Development Committees Joint Meeting
2025-06-05 12:00 - 13:30 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
APPROPTIATIONS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES JOINT MEETING
June 5, 2025
12:00 pm

Economic Development and Appropriations Committees

Gregory Young, Chair of Economic Development
Victor Thomas, Chair of Appropriations & member Economic Development
Ron Cothran- member of both
Roy Burrell – member of both
John-Paul Young – member of both
Kenneth R. Epperson, Sr., member Appropriations
Grace Anne Blake, member of Appropriations
John E. Atkins, member of Economic Development
Ed Lazarus, member of Economic Development
Stormy Gage-Watts, President & member of both

INVOCATION:

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.

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Committee may appear in person, and either fill out a comment card or request to speak when the chair asks if there are additional public comments. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes

NEW BUSINESS:

6.1 Discussion Regarding 2026 NGO Application, Process and Timeline Exhibit 1

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.

Citizen's Disaster Response, Recovery and Review Committee convened by the Public Safety Committee
2025-06-16 14:00 - 14:45 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
CITIZEN’S DISASTER RESPONSE, RECOVERY & REVIEW COMMITTEE
CONVENED BY THE CADDO PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
Jun 16, 2025
2:00 pm

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Ken Epperson (Chair)
John E. Atkins
Ed Lazarus
John-Paul Young
Stormy Gage-Watts —President

Members include: Gabriel Balderas; Wendi Coker; Fred Sanders; Mary O’Neal; Shayne Gibson; Rachel Hill Jackson; Rudolph Glass, Jr.; Cammie Wright; Tammy Carey; Jeanette Ashley-Williams; Coretta Kimble; Dr. Steven Coleman; Larry Richardson; Dr. Nancy Treadwell; Hollie Fritz; Peggy Heacock; Kathy Lewis; Richard Miller; Belinda Rose; Tina Pennywell; Sheri Peace; Tommy Giles; Jeron Rogers; Karen Bell; Tony T. Williams, etc.
INVOCATION:
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.

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Committee may appear in person, and either fill out a comment card or request to speak when the chair asks if there are additional public comments. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes

NEW BUSINESS:

6.1 Review Final Draft of the Booklet
6.2 Update regarding Automated Speeding enforcement cameras
6.3 Update regarding satellite early voting site
6.4 Feedback and input from Citizens Representative on the Committee
6.5 Summary and closing remarks: Chairman & Committee Members

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.

Intergovernmental Committee
2025-06-25 11:30 - 13:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
Intergovernmental Consortium
Caddo Parish Commission (host), Caddo Parish School Board, City of Shreveport, Caddo Sheriff, District Attorney, State Delegation, and other local leaders.
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
The Harbor, 3004 Knight Street, Shreveport, LA 71105
11:30 a.m.
L U N C H
Call To Order Hon. Stormy Gage-Watts, Caddo Parish Commission President
Prayer Hon. Jim Taliaferro, Shreveport City Council, District C
Pledge of Allegiance Hon. Jasmine Green, Caddo Parish School Board President
Welcoming Remarks Mrs. Erica Bryant, Caddo Parish Administrator & CEO
New Business:

Are you Caddo Ready?
Update on Parish Parks & Recreation: Walter B. Jacobs Project
Juvenile Justice Services Update
Discussion and Recap of the 2025 Legislative Session

Organizational Roundtable & Announcements:
Proposed Next Meeting:
Closing Remarks & Public Comments: With special thanks to the Volunteers for Youth Justice & the Harbor, and an invitation to tour the Harbor after adjournment.
Adjourn

Note: The Intergovernmental Consortium meeting is an informative and collaborative gathering of local governments, no official business or votes of any kind are to be taken.

Long Range Planning and Special Project Committee
2025-07-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE AGENDA
July 3, 2025
12:00 pm

LONG RANGE PLANNING & SPECIAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Ron Cothran, Chairman
Ken Epperson
Ed Lazarus
Victor L. Thomas
Chris Kracman
Stormy Gage-Watts—President

INVOCATION:

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.

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Committee may appear in person, and either fill out a comment card or request to speak when the chair asks if there are additional public comments. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes

NEW BUSINESS:

6.1 Discuss Fee Schedule for 2026 Budget Exhibit 1
6.2 Discuss Establishing a Long-Term Project Tracking system

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.

Press Conference to present the work of the Citizen's Disaster Response, Recovery and Review Committee
2025-07-03 14:00 - 15:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
Please Join members of the Caddo Parish Commission and the Caddo Citizen’s Disaster Response Recovery and Review Committee for the presentation of the
Citizen’s Disaster Response, Recovery and Review information Booklet.

Animal Service Committee Meeting
2025-08-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
ANIMAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
August 4, 2025
12:00 pm

ANIMAL SERVICES COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

John-Paul Young, Chairman
Grace Anne Blake
Roy Burrell
Ron Cothran
Steffon Jones
Chris Kracman
Stormy Gage-Watts—President

INVOCATION:

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.

AGENDA ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Committee may appear in person, and either fill out a comment card or request to speak when the chair asks if there are additional public comments. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes

NEW BUSINESS:

6.1 Discuss and make recommendations regarding a resolution urging and requesting the American Vet Association, Louisiana Veterinary Association and other industry controllers to explore and implement innovative solutions to the address the shortage of veterinarians working in shelter medicine, public health, spay/neuter, registered vet techs, vet techs and other support fields related to Animal Services in the public sector.
6.2 Discuss Public Awareness, community education and awareness of laws related to animals and responsible pet ownership and identify low cost, high impact means of improving public awareness and compliance with these laws.

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.
