Long Range Planning and Special Projects Committee
2023-12-07 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
Agenda
Minutes

Juvenile Justice Committee Meeting
2023-12-07 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States

Long Range Planning Committee
2024-02-05 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | 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
LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE AGENDA
February 5, 2024
12:00 pm

1. LONG RANGE PLANNING & SPECIAL NEEDS COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

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

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. 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 Make recommendations regarding Ordinance 6413 Of 2024- An Ordinance Amending the Budget of Estimated Revenues and Expenditures to Appropriate Funds for a Caddo Community Lighthouse Pilot Project and to Otherwise Provide with Respect Thereto– Fact Sheet

7. ADJOURN:

2.5.2024 Long Range Planning Committee Minutes

Property Standards Hearing Committee Meeting
2024-02-05 14:30 - 15:00 | 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
PROPERTY STANDARDS HEARING COMMITTEE AGENDA
February 5, 2024
2:30 pm

PROPERTY STANDARDS HEARING COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Ed Lazarus, Chairman
Ken Epperson, Sr.
Chris Kracman
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 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 – 7720 Dixie Blanchard Rd., Shreveport, LA 71107
(District 1)
6.2 Case #2 – 3801 Anderson Rd., Shreveport, LA 71107
(District 2)
6.3 Case #3 – 9582 Mailhes, Shreveport, LA 71106
(District 9)
6.4 Case #4 – 152 Barlow, Shreveport LA 71106
(District 9)
6.5 Case #5 – 6038 Highway 169, Mooringsport, LA 71060
(District 1)

ADJOURN:

2.5.2024 Property Standards Committee Minutes

Appropriations (NGO) Committee Meeting
2024-02-08 14:00 - 15:00 | 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
APPROPRIATIONS/NGO COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
February 8, 2024
2:00 pm

APPROPRIATIONS (NGO) COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Ron Cothran (Chair)
Stormy Gage-Watts
Victor L. Thomas
John E. Atkins
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.I. Summarize and Discuss 2024 NGO Funding and the Commission Funding process

ADJOURN:

2.8.2024 NGO Appropriations Committee Minutes

Juvenile Justice Committee Meeting
2024-02-22 11:30 - 12:30 | 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 COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
February 22nd, 2024
11:30 am

JUVENILE JUSTICE COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Stormy Gage-Watts (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. Receive and Discuss Presentation regarding gun violence prevention from Mary Ellen Hoffman

7. ADJOURN
2.22.2024 Juvenile Justice Committee Minutes

Animal Services Committee Meeting
2024-02-22 13:00 - 14:00 | 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
ANIMAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
February 22nd, 2024
1:00 pm

ANIMAL SERVICES COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Victor L. Thomas (Chair)
Grace Anne Blake
Gregory Young
Handy Giles
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. Discussion and review of the Mandatory Spay-Neuter Ordinance
6.II Receive update regarding Distemper
6.III General Overview and Discussion of Animal Services

ADJOURN:

2.22.2024 Animal Services Committee Minutes

Economic Development Committee Meeting
2024-02-22 14:00 - 15:00 | 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
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
February 22nd, 2024
2:00 pm

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Greg Young (Chair)
John E. Atkins
Ron Cothran
Stormy Gage Watts
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. Discuss Implementation of a Living Wage Ordinance including limitations and possibilities
6.II Determine whether to recommend legislation to the Commission to implement a Living Wage Ordinance within Caddo Parish
6.III Discuss how to support and encourage the establishment of a State mandated living wage
6.IV Discuss and make recommendations about a resolution to the Governor and Louisiana Legislature requesting state adoption of bill granting the legal authority to implement local, Parish level mandated minimum living wage regulation.

ADJOURN:

2.22.2024 Economic Development Committee Minutes

Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Committee Meeting
2024-03-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
3.7.2024 Alcohol Beverage Committee Agenda
3.7.2024 Alcohol Beverage Committee Minutes

Public Safety Funding Ad Hoc Committee Meeting
2024-03-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
3.7.2024 Public Safety Ad Hoc Committee Agenda
3.7.2024 Public Safety Ad Hoc Committee Minutes

Veterans Affairs Committee Meeting
2024-03-18 13:30 - 14:30 | 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
VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
March 18, 2024
1:30 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. Introduction, Overview and Discussion of Committee Activities and Veterans Issues

ADJOURN:

3.18.2024 Veterans Affairs Committee Minutes

Audit & Finance Committee Meeting
2024-03-18 14:30 - 15:30 | 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
AUDIT & FINANCE COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
March 18, 2024
2:30 pm

AUDIT & FINANCE COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

John E. Atkins (Chair)
Grace Anne Blake
Ron Cothran
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.I. Approval of the 2024 Audit Schedule

ADJOURN:

3.18.2024 Audit and Finance Committee Minutes

Appropriations Committee
2024-03-21 14:00 - 15:00 | 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
APPROPRIATIONS/NGO COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
March 21, 2024
2:00 pm

APPROPRIATIONS (NGO) COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Ron Cothran (Chair)
Stormy Gage-Watts
Victor L. Thomas
John E. Atkins
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.I. Continued Discussion regarding 2024 NGO process to possible include recommendations for future action or policy.

ADJOURN:

3.21.2024 NGO Appropriations Committee Minutes

Public Safety Committee Meeting
2024-04-15 12:00 - 13:30 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC SAFETY FUNDING AD HOC COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
April 15, 2024
12:00 pm

PUBLIC SAFETY FUNDING AD HOC ROLL CALL:

Ken Epperson (Chair)
Stormy Gage-Watts
Greg Young
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. Discussion of Voting/Election Process overview to include mail in ballots, absentee voting, early voting, precinct and polling place management.

ADJOURN:

Economic Development Committee Meeting
2024-04-15 13:30 - 14:00 | 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
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
April 15, 2024
1:30 pm

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Greg Young (Chair)
John E. Atkins
Ron Cothran
Stormy Gage Watts
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

OLD BUSINESS:

6.1 Administrative Response to requests regarding impact, authority, and research related to a Living Wage Ordinance
6.2. Continued Discussion and possible recommendations regarding implementation of a Living Wage Ordinance

ADJOURN:

4.15.2024 Economic Development Committee Minutes

Long Range Planning and Special Needs Committee Meeting
2024-04-18 14:00 | 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
LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE AGENDA
April 18, 2024
2:00 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 Discussion of implementation of Ordinance 6353 related to litter ticketing and enforcement

ADJOURN:

4.18.2024 Long Range Planning Committee Minutes

Appropriation Committee Meeting
2024-05-06 14:00 - 15:00 | 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
APPROPRIATIONS/NGO COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
May 6, 2024
2:00 pm
1. APPROPRIATIONS (NGO) COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:
Ron Cothran (Chair)
Stormy Gage-Watts
Steffon Jones
Victor L. Thomas
John E. Atkins
Greg Young
John-Paul Young —President
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. 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.I. Continued Discussion regarding 2024 NGO process to possible include recommendations for future action or policy.
6.2 Consideration and recommendations regarding Hope Connections (Ordinance 6430)
7. ADJOURN:

5.6.2024 NGO Appropriations Committee Minutes

Public Safety Funding Ad Hoc Committee Meeting
2024-05-20 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 FUNDING AD HOC COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
May 20, 2024
2:00 pm

PUBLIC SAFETY FUNDING AD HOC ROLL CALL:

Ken Epperson (Chair)
Stormy Gage-Watts
Greg Young
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. Discussion and recommendations related to Resolution 10 and Ordinance 6425 concerning Short Term Rentals

ADJOURN:

Appropriations/ NGO Committee Meeting
2024-05-23 14:00 - 15:00 | 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
APPROPRIATIONS/NGO COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
May 23, 2024
2:00pm

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 Review Scores and make recommendations regarding Compassion for Lives 2024 application
6.2 Discuss and make recommendations regarding Dinner with Dad event related to Ordinance 6432 of 2024 (Exhibit 1, Exhibit 2) and Ordinance 6433 of 2024 (Exhibit 1, Exhibit 2)
6.3 Update on timeline of 2025 Grant Cycle

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.

5.23.2024 Appropriations Committee Minutes

Animal Services Committee Meeting
2024-06-17 14:00 - 15:00 | 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
ANIMAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
June 17th, 2024
2:00 pm

ANIMAL SERVICES COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Victor L. Thomas (Chair)
Grace Anne Blake
Gregory Young
Steffon Jones
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:

Discuss and make recommendations regarding 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- Ord 6148

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 Consortium Meeting
2024-06-18 11:30 - 13:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
Intergovernmental Consortium
City of Shreveport- Caddo Parish Commission- Caddo Parish School Board
Friday, June 21, 2024
Independence Stadium Sky Box
11:30 a.m.
L U N C H

Prayer Hon. James Green, Shreveport City Council Vice Chairman

Pledge of Allegiance Hon. Jessica Yeates, Caddo Parish School Board President

Welcoming Remarks Hon. John-Paul Young, Caddo Parish Commission President

Organization Updates & Announcements:
Parish – Parish Administrator Erica Bryant
Caddo Parish School Board – Director of Strategic Initiatives Mary Nash Wood
City of Shreveport – Mayor Tom Arceneaux

New Business:
Discuss setting Legislative Priorities for 2025
Determining Priorities Using a Committee & Timeline
Advocacy Day- Caddo Parish Day 2025

Proposed Next Meeting: Date/Place/Host

Other Business:
Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce update from Tim Magner

Closing Remarks & Public Comments

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
2024-06-20 14:00 - 17:00 | 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 COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
June 20th, 2024
2:00 pm

JUVENILE JUSTICE COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Stormy Gage-Watts (Chair)
Grace Anne Blake
Ron Cothran
Victor Thomas
Steffon Jones
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. Presentation from Kelli Todd, Executive Director of the Harbor
6.2 Discussion of No Loitering Signage and other matters related to loitering, trespassing, vacancy, etc.

6.3 Discuss business relative to juvenile services

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 Consortium Meeting
2024-06-21 11:30 - 13:00 | Independence Stadium Skybox, 3301 Pershing Blvd., Shreveport, 71109, United States
City of Shreveport
Caddo Parish Commission
Caddo Parish School Board

Friday, June 21, 2024
Independence Stadium Sky Box
11:30 a.m.

L U N C H

Prayer Hon. James Green, Shreveport City Council Vice Chairman

Pledge of Allegiance Hon. Jessica Yeates, Caddo Parish School Board President

Welcoming Remarks Hon. John-Paul Young, Caddo Parish Commission President

Organization Updates & Announcements:
Parish – Parish Administrator Erica Bryant
Caddo Parish School Board – Director of Strategic Initiatives Mary Nash Wood
City of Shreveport – Mayor Tom Arceneaux

New Business:
Discuss setting Legislative Priorities for 2025
Determining Priorities Using a Committee & Timeline
Advocacy Day- Caddo Parish Day 2025

Proposed Next Meeting: Date/Place/Host

Other Business:
Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce update from Tim Magner

Closing Remarks & Public Comments

Adjourn

Appropriations Committee Meeting
2024-07-01 11:30 - 12:30 | 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
APPROPRIATIONS/NGO COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
July 1, 2024
11:30am

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 Review Scores and make recommendations regarding Volunteer for Youth Justice expanded funding, Ordinance 6437
6.3 Update on timeline of 2025 Grant Cycle

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 Funding Committee Meeting
2024-07-01 12:30 - 13:30 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC SAFETY FUNDING AD HOC COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
July 1, 2024
12:30 pm

PUBLIC SAFETY FUNDING AD HOC ROLL CALL:

Ken Epperson (Chair)
Stormy Gage-Watts
Greg Young
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:

6.1. Mr. Will Bradford, SWEPCO, to give an update on power outages and storm responses
6.2 Update on traffic cameras
6.3 Discussion on the War on Litter

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.

Veterans Affairs Committee Meeting
2024-07-01 13:30 - 14:00 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
July 1, 2024
1:30 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. Discussion Veteran Friendly signs on I-49
6.II Discussion on the dedication plaque at the Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery

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
2024-07-01 14:00 - 15:30 | 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 COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
July 1, 2024
2:00 pm

JUVENILE JUSTICE COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Stormy Gage-Watts (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. Presentation from Pastor Lacey related to Juvenile Justice, public health and mental health
6.2 Conversation with City Marshall James Jefferson regarding gun safety
6.3 Presentation from Ms. Huckaby with GEMS, Inc. (Girls Empowered for More Society, Inc.)
6.4 Update on the Establishment of the Youth Council
6.5 General discussion related to Juvenile Justice issues and future agendas

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
2024-07-03 14:00 - 15:00 | 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
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
July 3, 2024
2:00 pm

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Greg Young (Chair)
John E. Atkins
Ron Cothran
Stormy Gage Watts
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
6. NEW BUSINESS:
6.I. Discuss Pickle Ball Project. Attachment 1, Attachment 2, Attachment 3
6.2 Discuss establishing a Film and Entertainment Sub-Committee
6.3 General updates and discussion regarding ongoing Economic Development initiatives

ADJOURN:

Citizen's Disaster Response, Recovery and Review Committee Meeting
2024-07-25 13:00 - 14:30 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, 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
July 25, 2024
1:00 pm

PUBLIC SAFETY FUNDING ROLL CALL:

Ken Epperson (Chair)
Stormy Gage-Watts
Greg Young
Victor L. Thomas
John-Paul Young —President

A) Initial 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; Steven Coleman; Larry Richardson; 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
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. Introduction from Public Safety Funding Committee Chairman Ken Epperson
6.2 Brief Presentations invited from:
SWEPCO Representative
911 Center Representative
Sheriff’s Office of Homeland Security
Caddo Parish Public Works Department Director Tim Weaver
City of Shreveport Department of Water & Sewerage
Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell’s Office
Town of Greenwood
6.3 Q & A Session from Citizens Representative on the Committee
6.4 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.

Natural Resources Committee Meeting
2024-07-26 14:00 - 15:00 | 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
NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
JULY 26, 2024
2:00 pm

NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

John Atkins (Chair)
Ken Epperson, Sr.
Victor Thomas
Greg Young
Steffon Jones
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
6. NEW BUSINESS:
6.1 Discussion of PFAS, Forever Chemicals, in water featuring guest, Dr. Peter Siska
6.2 Discussion relative to frack water lines crossing parish right of ways
6.3 Receive and review Pipeline Right of Ways Map

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.
