Special Meeting and Public Hearing for 2024 Millages
2024-11-12 11:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
Public Notice:
Notice is hereby given pursuant to Article 7, Section 23(C) of the Louisiana Constitution and R.S. 47:1705(B) that a public hearing of the Caddo Parish Commission will be held at its regular meeting place in the chambers of Government Plaza, located at 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, LA on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. to consider levying additional or increased millage rates without further voter approval or adopting the adjusted millage rates after reassessment and rolling forward to rates not to exceed the prior year’s maximum. The estimated amount of tax revenues to be collected in the next year from the increased millage is $27,020,360.87, and the amount of increase in taxes attributable to the millage increase is $1,198,364.04.

CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
GOVERNMENT PLAZA CHAMBERS
505 TRAVIS STREET, SHREVEPORT, LA 71101
PUBLIC NOTICE
SPECIAL SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at
https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
November 12, 2024
11:30 A.M.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

District 1
Kracman
District 7
Gage-Watts

District 2
Young, G.
District 8
Blake

District 3
Thomas
District 9
Atkins

District 4
Young, J.P.
District 10
Cothran

District 5
Burrell
District 11
Lazarus

District 6
Jones
District 12
Epperson

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.

CITIZENS COMMENTS:

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

NEW BUSINESS:
5.1 Public Hearing for Ordinance 6471 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO SET THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND SPECIAL PURPOSE MILLAGES PROVIDING FOR MILLAGE RATE ADJUSTMENTS, AS ALLOWED BY ARTICLE VII, SECTION 23 OF THE LOUISIANA CONSTITUTION OF 1974 AND LA R.S. 47:1705 (B), LEVYING AND IMPOSING TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS FOR 2024 ON ALL THE PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Administration)
5.2 Public Hearing for Ordinance 6472 of 2024

AN ORDINANCE TO SET THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND SPECIAL PURPOSE MILLAGES PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE IN THE MILLAGE RATES NOT IN EXCESS OF THE PRIOR YEARS MAXIMUM RATES, AS ALLOWED BY ARTICLE VII, SECTION 23 OF THE LOUISIANA CONSTITUTION OF 1974 AND LA R.S. 47:1705 (B), LEVYING AND IMPOSING TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS FOR 2024 ON ALL THE PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Administration)

5.3 Adoption of Ordinance 6471 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO SET THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND SPECIAL PURPOSE MILLAGES PROVIDING FOR MILLAGE RATE ADJUSTMENTS, AS ALLOWED BY ARTICLE VII, SECTION 23 OF THE LOUISIANA CONSTITUTION OF 1974 AND LA R.S. 47:1705 (B), LEVYING AND IMPOSING TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS FOR 2024 ON ALL THE PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Administration)
5.4 Adoption of Ordinance 6472 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO SET THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND SPECIAL PURPOSE MILLAGES PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE IN THE MILLAGE RATES NOT IN EXCESS OF THE PRIOR YEARS MAXIMUM RATES, AS ALLOWED BY ARTICLE VII, SECTION 23 OF THE LOUISIANA CONSTITUTION OF 1974 AND LA R.S. 47:1705 (B), LEVYING AND IMPOSING TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS FOR 2024 ON ALL THE PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Administration)

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
2024-11-13 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 AGENDA
1st Floor Conference Room
November 13, 2024
2:00 P.M.

ROLL CALL:
Mr. Versa Clark
Mr. Steven Coleman
Mr. Mike Johnson
Dr. Jimmy Jones
Mr. Curtis Joseph
Ms. Mavice Thigpen
Parish Attorney Donna Frazier
Commission President John Paul Young
Caddo Parish Administrator Erica Bryant
Caddo Commission Clerk, Jeff Everson

INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Citizens who wish to address the Committee, may fill out a comment card or rise to be recognized. Individual Comments are limited to 3 minutes during the section of this agenda. Citizens may also address the Committee by calling the Commission Clerk’s Office at (318) 226-6596 during the Public Comments section of this agenda.

NEW BUSINESS:

Final Review and Discussion of Charter Review

Any Recommendations, Final Report Preparation, 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.

Public Notice of Budget Retreat
2024-11-14 09:00 - 13:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
November 14, 2024
PUBLIC NOTICE

There will be a special meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 14th , in the AEP-SWEPCO Business Center, 416 Travis Street, 2nd floor.
The purpose of this meeting is a retreat for Administrative Staff and Commissioners to review and discuss the 2025 Caddo Parish Capital and Operating Budgets. No votes will be taken.
Jeff Everson
Commission Clerk

Veterans Affairs Committee Meeting
2024-11-18 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
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.

Work Session
2024-11-18 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
November 18, 2024
3:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

District 1
Kracman
District 7
Gage-Watts

District 2
Young, G.
District 8
Blake

District 3
Thomas
District 9
Atkins

District 4
Young, J.P.
District 10
Cothran

District 5
Burrell
District 11
Lazarus

District 6
Jones
District 12
Epperson

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:

CITIZENS COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Commission on any issue other than zoning, please fill out a comment card located in the chamber foyer and return to the President or the Clerk of the Commission. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes.

VISITORS:

REPORTS:

7.1 Administrator Report
Admin Report
November Financials

COMMISSION REMARKS:

Communiques, reports, and other items related to Work Session Agenda.
8.1 Discussion of Resilient Way
(Epperson)

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

OLD BUSINESS:

10.1 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6477 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE V, DIVISION 4 OF THE PARISH CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO PARISH CONTRACTS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF A LIVING WAGE BY CONTRACTORS WITH THE PARISH, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(G. Young)

NEW BUSINESS:

11.1 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6510 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDON AN 80-FOOT WIDE STREET DEDICATION IN SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 14 WEST, IN THE PARISH OF CADDO,
AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 1)

11.2 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6511 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO INCREASE THE CADDO PARISH PORTION OF THE SALARIES OF CONSTABLES AND JUSTICES OF THE PEACE, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Kracman)

11.3 Advance Resolution 77 of 2024
A RESOLUTION GIVING WRITTEN PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS OF THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2025, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Exhibit 1- Meeting Dates (list and calendar)
(Commission Clerk’s Office)
11.4 Advance Resolution 78 of 2024
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF LOUISIANA’S MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION PROGRAM, STATUTORILY KNOW AS THE MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Gage-Watts)
11.5 Advance Resolution 79 of 2024
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING SENATE BILL 2 OF THE 2024 THIRD EXTRAORDINARY SESSION OF THE LOUISIANA LEGISLATURE RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON ADULT PROSECUTION OF JUVENILES AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Gage-Watts)

11.6 Advance a Special Resolution Recognizing the 110th Anniversary of Stoner Hill Baptist Church
(Thomas)
11.7 Advance a Visit from Visit Shreveport-Bossier’s Stacy Brown who will present their 2025 Budget
(Commission Clerk’s Office)

11.8 Advance the Introduction of End of the Year Appointments
(to be adopted December 5)
(Commission Clerk’s Office)

Board Member Board Term Expire Date
David Houston Fire District No. 7 12/1/2024
James Alexander Fires District No. 7
Lendell Davidson Fire District No. 1 12/4/2024
Joseph Distefano Fire District No. 1 12/4/2024
Susan Tuberville Fire District No. 3 12/4/2024
Steve Opdroek Fire District No. 4 12/4/2024
Greg Sims Fire District No. 4 12/4/2024
Kevin McClure Fire District No. 4 12/4/2024
Jake Majors Fire District No. 5 12/4/2024
Lennis Elston Fire District No. 5 12/4/2024
John Lorick Fire District No. 5 12/4/2024
Stacy Pierce Fire District No. 5 12/4/2024
Patrick Miciotto Fire District No. 6 12/4/2024
Marilyn Smith Fire District No. 6 12/4/2024
Don Razinsky Fire District No. 6 12/4/2024
James R. Alexander Fire District No. 7 12/4/2024
David Austin, Jr. Fire District No. 8 12/4/2024
Billy Woods Sewerage District No. 7 12/4/2024
Lonnie Dunn Waterworks District No. 7 12/4/2024
Vacant Sewerage District No. 8 6/19/2028
Roy C. Murry Shreve Memorial Library Board 12/31/2024

Kenny Fedd Sewerage District No. 7 11/1/2028
Georgia Blow Sewerage District No. 7 11/6/2028

COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:

CITIZENS COMMENTS (Late Arrivals):

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

CONSENT AGENDA:

14.1 Public Hearing For 2025 Operating and Capital Improvements Budget Ordinances 6477 to 6504. (Final Consideration during Special Meeting December 3)
14.2 Ordinance 6505 of 2024.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, RELATIVE TO DWELLING-MANUFACTURED HOME AND THE USE MATRIX, WITH ALL THEIR PROVISIONS INCLUDED HEREIN, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(PZC)
14.3 Ordinance 6506 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED NORTHWEST CORNER OF BLANCHARD FURRH ROAD AND LUCAS LANE, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA., FROM R-A RURAL AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO R-A PUD RURAL AGRICULTURAL PLANNED UNIT DEVEOLPMENT ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 1)
14.4 Ordinance 6507 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED NORTHWEST CORNER OF WOOLWORTH ROAD AND TANNER ROAD, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA., FROM I-1 LIGHT INDUSTIAL ZONING DISTRICT TO R-A RURAL AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 12)
14.5 Ordinance 6477 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE V, DIVISION 4 OF THE PARISH CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO PARISH CONTRACTS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF A LIVING WAGE BY CONTRACTORS WITH THE PARISH, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO (public hearing set for 12/5)
(G. Young)
14.6 Ordinance 6508 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT THE STREETS IN SIMPSON ACRES UNIT NO.4 INTO THE PARISH OF CADDO ROAD SYSTEM, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet Exhibit 1
(District 11)
14.7 Ordinance 6509 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDON A STREET DEDICATION IN THE HAPPY TRAILS SUBDIVISION, IN SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 14 NORTH, RANGE 15 WEST, IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 11)
14.8
20.1 Approve an allocation of ARPA funds for Galilee Baptist Church for $500,000 to establish a Community Lighthouse. Exhibit: ARPA Committee Minutes
(ARPA Committee, Burrell)

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.

Adjudicated Property Sale
2024-11-20 09:30 - 22:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
The next opening of sealed bids for adjudicated properties is scheduled for November 20th, 2024.
All bids must be submitted by 9:30 a.m. on the day of the opening. The public bid opening will be held on the first floor of Government Plaza.
Properties for Bid

Bid Instructions – Please read before submitting a bid
Intent to Bid Form – This must be filled out and inside the envelope with the bid.

Bids can be mailed or hand-delivered to:
Parish of Caddo
Attn: Adjudicated Property
505 Travis Street (Suite 820)
Shreveport, Louisiana 71101

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

Regular Session
2024-11-21 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
GOVERNMENT PLAZA CHAMBERS
505 TRAVIS STREET, SHREVEPORT, LA 71101
PUBLIC NOTICE
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
November 21, 2024
3:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

District 1
Kracman
District 7
Gage-Watts

District 2
Young, G.
District 8
Blake

District 3
Thomas
District 9
Atkins

District 4
Young, J.P.
District 10
Cothran

District 5
Burrell
District 11
Lazarus

District 6
Jones
District 12
Epperson

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: Special Resolution Recognizing November as Prostate Cancer Awareness & Men’s Health Month 2024.
(J-P Young, Cothran)

CITIZENS COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Commission on any issue other than zoning, please fill out a comment card located in the chamber foyer and return to the President or the Clerk of the Commission. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes.
NOTE: Citizens who wish to address the Commission on matters relative to public hearings (items listed on the agenda only) will be limited to a cumulative total of 15 minutes each, for or against an issue. Those who wish to speak or make a presentation are asked to select their speakers and address the points they wish considered with this limitation in mind.

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

6.1 Visit from Visit Shreveport-Bossier’s Stacy Brown who will present their 2025 Budget
(Gage-Watts, Thomas)

ADOPT REGULAR SESSION MINUTES:

7.1 Regular Session Minutes from November 7, 2024
7.2 Special Session Minutes from November 12, 2024

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS:

8.1 Special Resolution Recognizing the 110th Anniversary of Stoner Hill Baptist Church
(Thomas)

COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Administration response to information requests from Commissioners
9.1 Continued Discussion of Resilient Way
(Epperson)

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:
PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING ORDINANCES & CASES:

11.1 Public Hearing for Ordinance 6505 of 2024.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, RELATIVE TO DWELLING-MANUFACTURED HOME AND THE USE MATRIX, WITH ALL THEIR PROVISIONS INCLUDED HEREIN, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(PZC)
11.2 Public Hearing for Ordinance 6506 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED NORTHWEST CORNER OF BLANCHARD FURRH ROAD AND LUCAS LANE, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA., FROM R-A RURAL AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO R-A PUD RURAL AGRICULTURAL PLANNED UNIT DEVEOLPMENT ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 1)
11.3 Public Hearing for Ordinance 6507 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED NORTHWEST CORNER OF WOOLWORTH ROAD AND TANNER ROAD, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA., FROM I-1 LIGHT INDUSTIAL ZONING DISTRICT TO R-A RURAL AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 12)

PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCES:

12.1 Public Hearing For 2025 Operating and Capital Improvements Budget Ordinances 6477 to 6504. (Final Consideration during Special Meeting December 3)
12.2 Public Hearing for Ordinance 6508 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT THE STREETS IN SIMPSON ACRES UNIT NO.4 INTO THE PARISH OF CADDO ROAD SYSTEM, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet Exhibit 1
(District 11)
12.3 Public Heaaring for Ordinance 6509 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDON A STREET DEDICATION IN THE HAPPY TRAILS SUBDIVISION, IN SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 14 NORTH, RANGE 15 WEST, IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 11)

ZONING ORDINANCES (For Final Passage):

13.1 Ordinance 6505 of 2024.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, RELATIVE TO DWELLING-MANUFACTURED HOME AND THE USE MATRIX, WITH ALL THEIR PROVISIONS INCLUDED HEREIN, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(PZC)
13.2 Ordinance 6506 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED NORTHWEST CORNER OF BLANCHARD FURRH ROAD AND LUCAS LANE, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA., FROM R-A RURAL AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO R-A PUD RURAL AGRICULTURAL PLANNED UNIT DEVEOLPMENT ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 1)
13.3 Ordinance 6507 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED NORTHWEST CORNER OF WOOLWORTH ROAD AND TANNER ROAD, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA., FROM I-1 LIGHT INDUSTIAL ZONING DISTRICT TO R-A RURAL AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 12)

ORDINANCES (For Final Passage):

14.1 Ordinance 6508 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT THE STREETS IN SIMPSON ACRES UNIT NO.4 INTO THE PARISH OF CADDO ROAD SYSTEM, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet Exhibit 1
(District 11)
14.2 Ordinance 6509 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDON A STREET DEDICATION IN THE HAPPY TRAILS SUBDIVISION, IN SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 14 NORTH, RANGE 15 WEST, IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 11)

ZONING ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title):

none

ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title):

16.1 Introduce Ordinance 6477 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE V, DIVISION 4 OF THE PARISH CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO PARISH CONTRACTS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF A LIVING WAGE BY CONTRACTORS WITH THE PARISH, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Exhibit 1- Eco Dev Minutes
(G. Young, Economic Development Committee, Thomas)
16.2 Introduce Ordinance 6510 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDON AN 80-FOOT WIDE STREET DEDICATION IN SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 14 WEST, IN THE PARISH OF CADDO,
AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 1)
16.3 Introduce Ordinance 6511 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO INCREASE THE CADDO PARISH PORTION OF THE SALARIES OF CONSTABLES AND JUSTICES OF THE PEACE, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Kracman)

WORK SESSION MINUTES:

17.1 Work Session Minutes November 18, 2024

RESOLUTIONS:

18.1 Resolution 77 of 2024
A RESOLUTION GIVING WRITTEN PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS OF THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2025, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Exhibit 1- Meeting Dates (list and calendar)
(Commission Clerk’s Office, Thomas, )
18.2 Resolution 78 of 2024
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF LOUISIANA’S MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION PROGRAM, STATUTORILY KNOW AS THE MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Gage-Watts, Thomas)
18.3 Resolution 79 of 2024
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING SENATE BILL 2 OF THE 2024 THIRD EXTRAORDINARY SESSION OF THE LOUISIANA LEGISLATURE RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON ADULT PROSECUTION OF JUVENILES AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Gage-Watts, Cothran)

OLD BUSINESS:

19.1 Approve an allocation of ARPA funds for Galilee Baptist Church for $500,000 to establish a Community Lighthouse. Exhibit: ARPA Committee Minutes
(ARPA Committee, Burrell, Thomas)
20. NEW BUSINESS:
21. COMMUNIQUES AND REPORTS:
22. CITIZEN COMMENTS (Late Arrivals)
Citizens who wish to address the Commission please fill out a comment card located in the chamber foyer, and return to the Chairman or the Clerk of the Commission. Citizens may also fill out & submit a COMMENT CARD ONLINE HERE prior to the meeting. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes.

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.

Thanksgiving Holidays
2024-11-28 - 2024-11-29 | 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.

Work Session
2024-12-02 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
December 2, 2024
3:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

District 1
Kracman
District 7
Gage-Watts

District 2
Young, G.
District 8
Blake

District 3
Thomas
District 9
Atkins

District 4
Young, J.P.
District 10
Cothran

District 5
Burrell
District 11
Lazarus

District 6
Jones
District 12
Epperson

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:

CITIZENS COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Commission on any issue other than zoning, please fill out a comment card located in the chamber foyer and return to the President or the Clerk of the Commission. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes.

VISITORS:

REPORTS:

7.1 Administrator Report

COMMISSION REMARKS:

Communiques, reports, and other items related to Work Session Agenda.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

1 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6512 of 2024

AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDON A PORTION OF THE PUBLIC DEDICATION FOR WELLS ISLAND ROAD, LOCATED IN SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 14 WEST, IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 3)
11.2 Advance Resolution 80 of 2024
A RESOLUTION URGING AND REQUESTING CONGRESS TO SEEK VIABLE ALTERNATIVES TO CLINICAL TRIALS FOR DETERMINING MARKET READINESS OF SICKLE CELL DISEASE TREATMENTS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Stormy Gage Watts)
11.3 Advance Resolution 81 of 2024
A RESOLUTION STRONGLY URGING AND REQUESTING AEP SWEPCO TO ALLOW AN EXTENSION, THROUGH ITS PROPERTY, OF THE PUBLIC ROAD GIVING ACCESS TO ITS PROPERTY IN RESILIENT TECHNOLOGY PARK, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO (Epperson)
11.4 Advance a Special Resolution of Recognition for Incoming Caddo Tax Assessor Regina Webb
(Thomas)
11.5 Advance a Special Resolution of Remembrance for Lynn Nelson Stevens
(Cothran)
11.6 Advance a Special Resolution for Shreveport Funeral Home and Cremation Tribute Center
(Gage-Watts)

COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:

CITIZENS COMMENTS (Late Arrivals):

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

CONSENT AGENDA:

14.1 Ordinance 6477 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE V, DIVISION 4 OF THE PARISH CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO PARISH CONTRACTS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF A LIVING WAGE BY CONTRACTORS WITH THE PARISH, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Exhibit 1- Eco Dev Minutes
(G. Young, Economic Development Committee, Thomas)
14.2 Ordinance 6510 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDON AN 80-FOOT WIDE STREET DEDICATION IN SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 14 WEST, IN THE PARISH OF CADDO,
AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 1)
14.3 Ordinance 6511 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO INCREASE THE CADDO PARISH PORTION OF THE SALARIES OF CONSTABLES AND JUSTICES OF THE PEACE, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Kracman)
14.4 End of the Year Appointments
(Commission Clerk’s Office)

Board Member Board Term Expire Date
David Houston Fire District No. 7 12/1/2024
James Alexander Fires District No. 7
Lendell Davidson Fire District No. 1 12/4/2024
Joseph Distefano Fire District No. 1 12/4/2024
Susan Tuberville Fire District No. 3 12/4/2024
Steve Opdroek Fire District No. 4 12/4/2024
Greg Sims Fire District No. 4 12/4/2024
Kevin McClure Fire District No. 4 12/4/2024
Jake Majors Fire District No. 5 12/4/2024
Lennis Elston Fire District No. 5 12/4/2024
John Lorick Fire District No. 5 12/4/2024
Stacy Pierce Fire District No. 5 12/4/2024
Patrick Miciotto Fire District No. 6 12/4/2024
Marilyn Smith Fire District No. 6 12/4/2024
Don Razinsky Fire District No. 6 12/4/2024
James R. Alexander Fire District No. 7 12/4/2024
David Austin, Jr. Fire District No. 8 12/4/2024
Billy Woods Sewerage District No. 7 12/4/2024
Lonnie Dunn Waterworks District No. 7 12/4/2024
Vacant Sewerage District No. 8 6/19/2028
Roy C. Murry Shreve Memorial Library Board 12/31/2024
Kenny Fedd Sewerage District No. 7 11/1/2028
Georgia Blow Sewerage District No. 7 11/6/2028

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.

Special Session to Adopt the 2025 Budget
2024-12-03 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
GOVERNMENT PLAZA CHAMBERS
505 TRAVIS STREET, SHREVEPORT, LA 71101
PUBLIC NOTICE
SPECIAL SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at
https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
December 3, 2024
3:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

District 1
Kracman
District 7
Gage-Watts

District 2
Young, G.
District 8
Blake

District 3
Thomas
District 9
Atkins

District 4
Young, J.P.
District 10
Cothran

District 5
Burrell
District 11
Lazarus

District 6
Jones
District 12
Epperson

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.

CITIZENS COMMENTS:

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

NEW BUSINESS:

5.1 Adopt Rules Of Procedure For Caddo Parish Operating And Capital Improvements Budgets For 2025

5.2 2025 Operating And Capital Improvements Budget

BUDGET ORDINANCES
FOR 2025
FOR REVIEW AND ADOPTION
DECEMBER 3, 2024

2025 BUDGET ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE NO. 6477 OF 2024 Capital Outlay
ORDINANCE NO. 6478 OF 2024 General Fund
ORDINANCE NO. 6479 OF 2024 Public Works
ORDINANCE NO. 6480 OF 2024 Building Maintenance
ORDINANCE NO 6481 OF 2024 Detention Facilities
ORDINANCE NO. 6482 OF 2024 Parks & Recreation
ORDINANCE NO. 6483 OF 2024 Solid Waste
ORDINANCE NO. 6484 OF 2024 Juvenile Detention
ORDINANCE NO 6485 OF 2024 Health Tax
ORDINANCE NO. 6486 OF 2024 Biomedical
ORDINANCE NO. 6487 OF 2024 Riverboat
ORDINANCE NO. 6488 OF 2024 Criminal Justice
ORDINANCE NO. 6489 OF 2024 Head Start
ORDINANCE NO 6490 OF 2024 Oil & Gas
ORDINANCE NO. 6491 OF 2024 Opioid Settlement
ORDINANCE NO 6492 OF 2024 Economic Development
ORDINANCE NO. 6493 OF 2024 Econ Develop District Trust Fund
ORDINANCE NO. 6494 OF 2024 Law Officers Witness
ORDINANCE NO. 6495 OF 2024 Housing Choice Voucher Program
ORDINANCE NO. 6496 OF 2024 American Rescue Plan
ORDINANCE NO. 6497 OF 2024 E. Edward Jones Housing Trust
ORDINANCE NO. 6498 OF 2024 Reserve Trust
ORDINANCE NO. 6499 OF 2024 Debt Service

ORDINANCE NO. 6500 OF 2024 Capital Improvement I
ORDINANCE NO. 6501 OF 2024 Capital Improvement II
ORDINANCE NO. 6502 OF 2024 Capital Improvement Ill

ORDINANCE NO. 6503 OF 2024 Group Insurance
ORDINANCE NO 6504 OF 2024 General Insurance

2025 Budget Ordinances
2025 Budget Presentation
2025 Budget Ad

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.

Regular Session
2024-12-05 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
GOVERNMENT PLAZA CHAMBERS
505 TRAVIS STREET, SHREVEPORT, LA 71101
PUBLIC NOTICE
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at
https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
December 5, 2024
3:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

District 1
Kracman
District 7
Gage-Watts

District 2
Young, G.
District 8
Blake

District 3
Thomas
District 9
Atkins

District 4
Young, J.P.
District 10
Cothran

District 5
Burrell
District 11
Lazarus

District 6
Jones
District 12
Epperson

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:

Potential Agenda Addition: Formally accept recommendations of the Charter Review Committee

CITIZENS COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Commission on any issue other than zoning, please fill out a comment card located in the chamber foyer and return to the President or the Clerk of the Commission. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes.

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

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

ADOPT REGULAR SESSION MINUTES:

7.1 Regular Session Minutes from November 21, 2024

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS:

8.1 Adopt Special Resolution of Recognition for Incoming Caddo Tax Assessor Regina Webb
(Thomas, Cothran)
8.2 Adopt Special Resolution of Remembrance for Lynn Nelson Stevens
(Cothran)
8.3 Adopt Special Resolution for Shreveport Funeral Home and Cremation Tribute Center
(Gage-Watts)

COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Administration response to information requests from Commissioners
November Financials
Alzheimer’s Association
Litter 1, 2 and 3
SSG Steven Epperson

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING ORDINANCES & CASES:

PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCES:

12.1 Public Hearing for Ordinance 6477 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE V, DIVISION 4 OF THE PARISH CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO PARISH CONTRACTS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF A LIVING WAGE BY CONTRACTORS WITH THE PARISH, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Exhibit 1- Eco Dev Minutes
(G. Young, Economic Development Committee, Thomas)
12.2 Public Hearing For Ordinance 6510 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDON AN 80-FOOT WIDE STREET DEDICATION IN SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 14 WEST, IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 1)
12.3 Ordinance 6511 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO INCREASE THE CADDO PARISH PORTION OF THE SALARIES OF CONSTABLES AND JUSTICES OF THE PEACE, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Kracman)

ZONING ORDINANCES (For Final Passage):

ORDINANCES (For Final Passage):

14.1 Ordinance 6477 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE V, DIVISION 4 OF THE PARISH CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO PARISH CONTRACTS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF A LIVING WAGE BY CONTRACTORS WITH THE PARISH, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Exhibit 1- Eco Dev Minutes
(G. Young, Economic Development Committee, Thomas)
14.2 Ordinance 6510 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDON AN 80-FOOT WIDE STREET DEDICATION IN SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 14 WEST, IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 1)
14.3 Ordinance 6511 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO INCREASE THE CADDO PARISH PORTION OF THE SALARIES OF CONSTABLES AND JUSTICES OF THE PEACE, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Kracman)

ZONING ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title):

ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title):

Introduce Ordinance 6512 of 2024

AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDON A PORTION OF THE PUBLIC DEDICATION FOR WELLS ISLAND ROAD, LOCATED IN SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 14 WEST, IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 3)

WORK SESSION MINUTES:

17.1 Adopt Work Session Minutes from December 2, 2024

RESOLUTIONS:

18.1 Resolution 80 of 2024
A RESOLUTION URGING AND REQUESTING CONGRESS TO SEEK VIABLE ALTERNATIVES TO CLINICAL TRIALS FOR DETERMINING MARKET READINESS OF SICKLE CELL DISEASE TREATMENTS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Gage-Watts, Cothran, Jones, Thomas)
18.2 Resolution 81 of 2024
A RESOLUTION STRONGLY URGING AND REQUESTING AEP SWEPCO TO ALLOW AN EXTENSION, THROUGH ITS PROPERTY, OF THE PUBLIC ROAD GIVING ACCESS TO ITS PROPERTY IN RESILIENT TECHNOLOGY PARK, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Epperson)

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

14.4 End of the Year Appointments
(Commission Clerk’s Office)
Board Member Board Term Expire Date
Lendell Davidson Fire District No. 1 12/4/2024
Joseph Distefano Fire District No. 1 12/4/2024
Susan Tuberville + Fire District No. 3 12/4/2024
Steve Opbroek Fire District No. 4 12/4/2024
Greg Sims Fire District No. 4 12/4/2024
Kevin McClure Fire District No. 4 12/4/2024
Jake Majors Fire District No. 5 12/4/2024
Lennis Elston Fire District No. 5 12/4/2024
John Lorick Fire District No. 5 12/4/2024
Stacy Pierce Fire District No. 5 12/4/2024
Patrick Micciotto Fire District No. 6 12/4/2024
Marilyn Smith Fire District No. 6 12/4/2024
Don Razinsky Fire District No. 6 12/4/2024
James R. Alexander Fire District No. 7 12/4/2024 (Called)
David Houston Fire District No. 7 12/1/2024
David Austin, Jr. Fire District No. 8 12/4/2024
Billy Woods Sewerage District No. 7 12/4/2024
Lonnie Dunn Waterworks District No. 7 12/4/2024
Vacant Sewerage District No. 8 6/19/2028
Roy C. Murry Shreve Memorial Library Board 12/31/2024
Kenny Fedd Sewerage District No. 7 11/1/2028
Georgia Blow Sewerage District No. 7 11/6/2028

COMMUNIQUES AND REPORTS:

CITIZEN COMMENTS (Late Arrivals)

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

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.

Adjudicated Property Sale
2024-12-18 09:30 - 22:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
The next opening of sealed bids for adjudicated properties is scheduled for December 18th, 2024.
The public bid opening will be held on the first floor of Government Plaza. All bids must be submitted by 9:30 a.m. on the day of the opening.
Properties for Bid

Bid Instructions – Please read before submitting a bid
Intent to Bid Form – This must be filled out and inside the envelope with the bid.

Bids can be mailed or hand-delivered to:
Parish of Caddo
Attn: Adjudicated Property
505 Travis Street (Suite 820)
Shreveport, Louisiana 71101

Christmas Eve Holiday
2024-12-24 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States

Christmas Holiday
2024-12-25 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States

New Year's Eve Holiday
2024-12-31 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States

Holiday
2025-01-01 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States

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.

Work Session Meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission
2025-01-06 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
January 6, 2024
3:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

District 1
Kracman
District 7
Gage-Watts

District 2
Young, G.
District 8
Blake

District 3
Thomas
District 9
Atkins

District 4
Young, J.P.
District 10
Cothran

District 5
Burrell
District 11
Lazarus

District 6
Jones
District 12
Epperson

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:

CITIZENS COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Commission on any issue other than zoning, please fill out a comment card located in the chamber foyer and return to the President or the Clerk of the Commission. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes.

VISITORS:

REPORTS:

Administration Report

COMMISSION REMARKS:

Communiques, reports, and other items related to Work Session Agenda.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

11.1 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6513 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND TO CHANGE AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF GREENWOOD WATER LINES TO CONSTRUCTION OF THE DAWSON ROAD EXTENSION. Fact Sheet
(Epperson)
11.2 Advance Resolution 1 of 2025
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE THE EXTENSION OF THE PRIMARY TERM OF STATE AGENCY LEASE NO. 22067 WITH PALOMA NATURAL GAS, LLC., FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWO (2) YEARS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. Fact Sheet. Exhibit 1
(District 12)
11.3 Advance Resolution 2 of 2025
A RESOLUTION TO RELOCATE THE POLLING PLACE FOR PRECINCT 3 09 FROM SHREVE CITY BAPTIST CHURCH, 2810 KNIGHT STREET, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71104 TO VALENCIA PARK, 1800 VIKING DRIVE, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71101, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. Exhibit 1
(District 3)
11.4 Advance Resolution 3 of 2025
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CADDO COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, INC. TO ADMINISTER THE HEAD START PROGRAM FOR THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE RESPECT THERETO
(Commission Clerk’s Office)
11.5 Advance 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
(Commission Clerk’s Office)
11.6 Advance Special Resolution Recognizing Human Trafficking Awareness Month
(Blake)
11.7 Advance Special Resolution of Recognition for Destiny Martin
(Cothran)
11.8 Advance Special Resolution of Recognition for Operation Santa Clause
(Blake)
11.9 Advance Special Resolution Recognizing National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
(Blake)
11.10 Advance Special Resolution of Recognition for Lois Hughes
(Jones)
11.11 Advance a Special Resolution of Recognition for Caddo High School Principal of the Year, Crystal Barnes, Principal at Booker T Washington
(Jones and Thomas)
11.12 Advance Appointment of Chris Davis to the Human Services District of Louisiana to replace the unexpired term of David Hoey. Exhibit 1
(Commission Clerk’s Office)
11.13 Advance the Reappointments to the Animal Services Board of Bryan Moliter, Constance Griffin, Sarrah Walton, and Loraine Guerrero
(Young)
11.14 Advance the formal receipt of the 2024 Charter Review Committee’s final report
(Commission Clerk’s Office)
11.15 Advance consideration of Establishing 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.
(Long Range Planning and Special Project Committee)
11.16 Advance consideration of amendments to Red River Expressway Cooperative Endeavor Agreement and assignment.
(Long Range Planning and Special Project Committee)

COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:

CITIZENS COMMENTS (Late Arrivals):

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

CONSENT AGENDA:

14.1 Ordinance 6512 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDON A PORTION OF THE PUBLIC DEDICATION FOR WELLS ISLAND ROAD, LOCATED IN SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 14 WEST, IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 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.

Regular Session Meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission
2025-01-09 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
Cancelled in anticipation of inclement winter weather.

Special Session of the Caddo Parish Commission
2025-01-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
GOVERNMENT PLAZA CHAMBERS
505 TRAVIS STREET, SHREVEPORT, LA 71101
PUBLIC NOTICE
SPECIAL SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at
https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
January 14, 2025
10:00 A.M.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

District 1
Kracman
District 7
Gage-Watts

District 2
Young, G.
District 8
Blake

District 3
Thomas
District 9
Atkins

District 4
Young, J.P.
District 10
Cothran

District 5
Burrell
District 11
Lazarus

District 6
Jones
District 12
Epperson

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.

CITIZENS COMMENTS:

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

NEW BUSINESS:

5.1 Selection of 2025 Officers
5.1.1 Selection of President
5.1.2 Selection of Vice President
5.1.3 Selection of Parliamentarian
5.2 Adopt Resolution 1 of 2025
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE THE EXTENSION OF THE PRIMARY TERM OF STATE AGENCY LEASE NO. 22067 WITH PALOMA NATURAL GAS, LLC., FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWO (2) YEARS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. Fact Sheet. Exhibit 1
(District 12)
5.3 Adopt Resolution 2 of 2025
A RESOLUTION TO RELOCATE THE POLLING PLACE FOR PRECINCT 3 09 FROM SHREVE CITY BAPTIST CHURCH, 2810 KNIGHT STREET, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71104 TO VALENCIA PARK, 1800 VIKING DRIVE, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71101, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. Exhibit 1
(District 3)
5.4 Adopt Resolution 3 of 2025
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CADDO COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, INC. TO ADMINISTER THE HEAD START PROGRAM FOR THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE RESPECT THERETO
(Commission Clerk’s Office)
5.5 Adopt Special Resolution Recognizing Human Trafficking Awareness Month
(Blake)
5.6 Adopt Special Resolution of Recognition for Destiny Martin
(Cothran)
5.7 Adopt Special Resolution of Recognition for Operation Santa Clause
(Blake)
5.8 Adopt Special Resolution Recognizing National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
(Blake)
5.9 Adopt Special Resolution of Recognition for Lois Hughes
(Jones)
5.10 Adopt a Special Resolution of Recognition for Caddo High School Principal of the Year, Crystal Barnes, Principal at Booker T Washington
(Jones and Thomas)
5.11 Adopt a Special Resolution of Recognition for Caddo Elementary School Principal of the Year is Tracy Cathon from Southern Hills Elementary.
(Cothran)
5.12 Adopt a Special Resolution of Recognition for Caddo Middle School Principal of the Year is Nicolas Cunningham from North Caddo Elementary/Middle.
(Cothran)
5.13 Appoint Chris Davis to the Human Services District of Louisiana to replace the unexpired term of David Hoey. Exhibit 1
(Commission Clerk’s Office)
5.14 Re-appointment Bryan Moliter, Constance Griffin, Sarrah Walton, and Loraine Guerrero to the Animal Services Board
(Young)
5.15 Receive the 2024 Charter Review Committee’s final report
(Commission Clerk’s Office)
5.16 Adopt Minutes of Regular Session from December 5th, 2024
5.17 Adopt Minutes of Work Session from January 6th, 2025

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:

Work Session Meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission
2025-01-21 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
January 21, 2024
3:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

District 1
Kracman
District 7
Gage-Watts

District 2
Young, G.
District 8
Blake

District 3
Thomas
District 9
Atkins

District 4
Young, J.P.
District 10
Cothran

District 5
Burrell
District 11
Lazarus

District 6
Jones
District 12
Epperson

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:

CITIZENS COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Commission on any issue other than zoning, please fill out a comment card located in the chamber foyer and return to the President or the Clerk of the Commission. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes.

VISITORS:

REPORTS:

COMMISSION REMARKS:

Communiques, reports, and other items related to Work Session Agenda.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

11.1 Advance Special Resolution of Appreciation for the MML, Jr. Day of Service Resource Fair
(G Young)
11.2 Advance Special Resolution Recognizing the Bicentennial Anniversary of Centenary College
(JP Young, Atkins)
11.3 Advance Special Resolution for Larry and Joyce Coleman’s 50th Anniversary
(Cothran)
11.4 Advance Property Standards Case #1 – 0 Dansby Road, Shreveport, LA 71107
(District 2)
11.5 Advance Property Standards Case #2 – 119 Barlow Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71106
(District 9)
11.6 Advance Property Standards Case #3- 129 Spilker Ave, Shreveport, LA 71106
(District 9)
11.7 Advance Property Standards Case #4 – 8930 Lake End Road, Mooringsport, LA 71060
(District 1)
11.8 Advance Property Standards Case #5 – 6850 N. Colony Road, Shreveport, LA 71107
(District 1)
11.9 Advance Property Standards Case #6 – 3404 Riviera, Shreveport, LA 71107
(District 2)
11.10 Advance Property Standards Case #7 – 1575 RC Thompson Road, Shreveport, LA 71106
(District 2)
11.11 Advance Property Standards Case #8 – 3404 West Dr., Shreveport, LA 71107
(District 2)
11.12 Advance Property Standards Case #9 – 6678 Mira Scotts Slough Road, Ida, LA 71044
(District 1)
11.13 Advance Property Standards Case #10 – 8310 Hwy 1, Shreveport, LA 71107
(District 1)

COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:

CITIZENS COMMENTS (Late Arrivals):

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

CONSENT AGENDA:

14.1 Public Hearing anhd final consideration of Ordinance 6512 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDON A PORTION OF THE PUBLIC DEDICATION FOR WELLS ISLAND ROAD, LOCATED IN SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 14 WEST, IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 3)
14.2 Introduce of Ordinance 6513 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND TO CHANGE AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF GREENWOOD WATER LINES TO CONSTRUCTION OF THE DAWSON ROAD EXTENSION. Fact Sheet
(Epperson)
14.3 Appoint Chris Davis to the Human Services District of Louisiana to replace the unexpired term of David Hoey. Exhibit 1 Resume and LOI
(Commission Clerk’s Office)

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.

Regular Session Meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission
2025-01-23 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
GOVERNMENT PLAZA CHAMBERS
505 TRAVIS STREET, SHREVEPORT, LA 71101
PUBLIC NOTICE
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at
https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
January 23, 2025
3:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

District 1
Kracman
District 7
Gage-Watts

District 2
Young, G.
District 8
Blake

District 3
Thomas
District 9
Atkins

District 4
Young, J.P.
District 10
Cothran

District 5
Burrell
District 11
Lazarus

District 6
Jones
District 12
Epperson

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:

CITIZENS COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Commission on any issue other than zoning, please fill out a comment card located in the chamber foyer and return to the President or the Clerk of the Commission. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes.

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

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

ADOPT REGULAR SESSION MINUTES:

7.1 Adopt Special Session Minutes- 2025 Budget December 3, 2024
7.2 Adopt Regular Session Minutes January 9, 2025
7.3 Adopt Special Session Minutes January 14, 2025

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS:

8.1 Ratify Special Resolution of Appreciation for the MLK, Jr. Day of Service Resource Fair
(G Young)

8.2 Ratify Special Resolution Recognizing the Bicentennial Anniversary of Centenary College
(JP Young, Atkins, Thomas)

8.3 Ratify Special Resolution for Larry and Joyce Coleman’s 50th Anniversary
(Cothran)

COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Administration response to information requests from Commissioners

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING ORDINANCES & CASES:

PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCES:

12.1 Public Hearing for Ordinance 6512 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDON A PORTION OF THE PUBLIC DEDICATION FOR WELLS ISLAND ROAD, LOCATED IN SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 14 WEST, IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 3)

ZONING ORDINANCES (For Final Passage):

ORDINANCES (For Final Passage):

14.1 Ordinance 6512 of 2024
AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDON A PORTION OF THE PUBLIC DEDICATION FOR WELLS ISLAND ROAD, LOCATED IN SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 14 WEST, IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 3)

ZONING ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title):
ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title):

16.1 Introduction of Ordinance 6513 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND TO CHANGE AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF GREENWOOD WATER LINES TO CONSTRUCTION OF THE DAWSON ROAD EXTENSION. Fact Sheet
(Epperson)

WORK SESSION MINUTES:

17.1 Adopt Work Session Minutes from January 21, 2025

RESOLUTIONS:

OLD BUSINESS:

19.1 Appoint Chris Davis to the Human Services District of Louisiana to replace the unexpired term to expire August 6, 2027. Exhibit 1, Resume, and letter of interest.
(Commission Clerk’s Office)

NEW BUSINESS:

20.1 Follow Property Standards Committee Recommendation and proceed with demolition on Property Standards Case #1 – 0 Dansby Road, Shreveport, LA
(District 2)
20.2 Follow Property Standards Committee Recommendation and proceed with demolition on Property Standards Case #2 – 119 Barlow Avenue, Shreveport, LA
(District 9)
20.3 Follow Property Standards Committee Recommendation and proceed with demolition on Property Standards Case #3- 129 Spilker Ave, Shreveport, LA
(District 9)
20.4 Follow Property Standards Committee Recommendation and postpone Property Standards Case #4 – 8930 Lake End Road, Mooringsport, LA for 6 months.
(District 1)
20.5 Follow Property Standards Committee Recommendation and proceed with demolition on Property Standards Case #5 – 6850 N. Colony Road, Shreveport, LA
(District 1)
20.6 Follow Property Standards Committee Recommendation and proceed with demolition on Property Standards Case #6 – 3404 Riviera, Shreveport, LA
(District 2)
20.7 Follow Property Standards Committee Recommendation and proceed with demolition on Property Standards Case #7 – 1575 RC Thompson Road, Shreveport, LA
(District 2)
20.8 Follow Property Standards Committee Recommendation and proceed with demolition on Property Standards Case #8 – 3404 West Dr MLK, Jr. Drive, Shreveport, LA
(District 2)
20.9 Follow Property Standards Committee Recommendation and proceed with demolition on Property Standards Case #9 – 6678 Mira Scotts Slough Road, Ida, LA
(District 1)
20.10 Follow Property Standards Committee Recommendation and postpone Property Standards Case #10 – 8310 Hwy 1, Shreveport, LA for 6 months
(District 1)

COMMUNIQUES AND REPORTS:

CITIZEN COMMENTS (Late Arrivals)

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

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.

Adjudicated Property Sale
2025-01-29 09:30 - 22:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
The next opening of sealed bids for adjudicated properties is scheduled for January 29th, 2025.
The public bid opening will be held on the first floor of Government Plaza. All bids must be submitted by 9:30 a.m. on the day of the opening.
Properties for Bid

Bid Instructions – Please read before submitting a bid
Intent to Bid Form – This must be filled out and inside the envelope with the bid.

Bids can be mailed or hand-delivered to:
Parish of Caddo
Attn: Adjudicated Property
505 Travis Street (Suite 820)
Shreveport, Louisiana 71101

RFP 25-03 Caddo Parish Health Unit and Juvenile Justice Complex Energy Performance Project
2025-01-30 08:00 - 2025-03-04 15:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States

Work Session Meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission
2025-02-03 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
February 3, 2025
3:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

District 1
Kracman
District 7
Gage-Watts

District 2
Young, G.
District 8
Blake

District 3
Thomas
District 9
Atkins

District 4
Young, J.P.
District 10
Cothran

District 5
Burrell
District 11
Lazarus

District 6
Jones
District 12
Epperson

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: Advance a Special Resolution of Remembrance for Fred Caldwell II
(Gage-Watts, Jones)
4.2 POTENTIAL AGENDA ADDITION: Advance a Special Resolution of Remembrance for Joe Shyne
(Thomas, Gage-Watts, Jones)

CITIZENS COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Commission on any issue other than zoning, please fill out a comment card located in the chamber foyer and return to the President or the Clerk of the Commission. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes.
6. VISITORS:

REPORTS:

7.1 Admin Report

COMMISSION REMARKS:

Communiques, reports, and other items related to Work Session Agenda.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

11.1 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6514 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF DEAN ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 800 FEET SOUTH OF GREEN TERRACE ROAD, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-A RURAL-AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO R-1-7 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 12)

11.2 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6515 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH END OF DAVID RAINES ROAD AND AUDREY LANE, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-A RURALAGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO R-1-7 SINGLEFAMILY
RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 2)

11.3 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6516 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDON AN UN-NAMED PUBLIC DEDICATION IN THE NORTHWOOD HILLS SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 15 WEST, IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Exhibit 1
(Public Works)

11.4 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6517 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO THE SALE OF PARISH PROPERTY, TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF THE REGIONAL LAB BUILDING LOCATED AT 533 VINE STREET, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA, AND ADJACENT PARKING LOTS AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Long Range Planning Committee)

11.5 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6518 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE SOLID WASTE FUND AND THE RIVERBOAT FUND TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR PROPERTY STANDARDS AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Young, J-P)

11.6 Advance Resolution 5 of 2025
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT, BILL OF SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF STATE AGENCY LEASES NO. 22252 AND NO. 22253 FROM CYPRESS ENERGY PARTNERS, LLC., TO PALOMA NATURAL GAS, LLC., AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet

11.7 Advance a Special Resolution recognizing Black History Month in the Parish of Caddo
(Gage-Watts)

11.8 Advance Special Resolution honoring Bonnie Moore upon her Retirement
(Burrell)

11.9 Advance a Special Resolution Welcoming Pastor Bobby Smith
(Gage-Watts)

11.10 Advance Action Item Authorizing Administration to accept changes to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement and Assignment related to the Red River Expressway. Exhibit 1
(Long Range Planning, Atkins)

11.11 Advance Selection of Youth Advisory Council Members
(Gage-Watts)

COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:

CITIZENS COMMENTS (Late Arrivals):

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

CONSENT AGENDA:

1 Public Hearing and Final Consideration of Ordinance 6513 of 2025

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND TO CHANGE AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF GREENWOOD WATER LINES TO CONSTRUCTION OF THE DAWSON ROAD EXTENSION. Fact Sheet
(Epperson)

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.

Work Session (rescheduled)
2025-02-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
February 4, 2025
3:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners:

District 1
Kracman
District 7
Gage-Watts

District 2
Young, G.
District 8
Blake

District 3
Thomas
District 9
Atkins

District 4
Young, J.P.
District 10
Cothran

District 5
Burrell
District 11
Lazarus

District 6
Jones
District 12
Epperson

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.

4. AGENDA ADDITIONS:
4.1 POTENTIAL AGENDA ADDITION: Advance Special Resolution of Remembrance for Pastor H. Calvin Austin, III
(Jones, Cothran, Epperson)
5. CITIZENS COMMENTS:
Citizens who wish to address the Commission on any issue other than zoning, please fill out a comment card located in the chamber foyer and return to the President or the Clerk of the Commission. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes.
6. VISITORS:

REPORTS:

7.1 Admin Report

COMMISSION REMARKS:

Communiques, reports, and other items related to Work Session Agenda.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

11.1 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6514 of 2025 Re: Case 24-39-P
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF DEAN ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 800 FEET SOUTH OF GREEN TERRACE ROAD, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-A RURAL-AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO R-1-7 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 06)

11.2 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6515 of 2025 Re: Case 24-45-P
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH END OF DAVID RAINES ROAD AND AUDREY LANE, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM R-A RURALAGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT TO R-1-7 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 2)

11.3 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6516 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDON AN UN-NAMED PUBLIC DEDICATION IN THE NORTHWOOD HILLS SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 15 WEST, IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Exhibit 1
(Public Works)

11.4 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6517 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO THE SALE OF PARISH PROPERTY, TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF THE REGIONAL LAB BUILDING LOCATED AT 533 VINE STREET, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA, AND ADJACENT PARKING LOTS AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Long Range Planning Committee)

11.5 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6518 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE SOLID WASTE FUND AND THE RIVERBOAT FUND TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR PROPERTY STANDARDS AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(J-P Young, Jones)

11.6 Advance Resolution 5 of 2025
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT, BILL OF SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF STATE AGENCY LEASES NO. 22252 AND NO. 22253 FROM CYPRESS ENERGY PARTNERS, LLC., TO PALOMA NATURAL GAS, LLC., AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet

11.7 Advance a Special Resolution recognizing Black History Month in the Parish of Caddo
(Gage-Watts, Cothran)

11.8 Advance Special Resolution honoring Bonnie Moore upon her Retirement
(Burrell, Cothran)

11.9 Advance a Special Resolution Welcoming Pastor Bobby Smith
(Gage-Watts)

11.10 Advance a Special Resolution of Remembrance for Fred Caldwell II
(Gage-Watts, Jones, Epperson)

11.11 Advance a Special Resolution of Remembrance for Joe Shyne
(Thomas, Gage-Watts, Jones, Epperson)

11.12 Advance Action Item Authorizing Administration to accept changes to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement and Assignment related to the Red River Expressway. Exhibit 1
(Long Range Planning, Atkins)

11.13 Advance Selection of Youth Advisory Council Members
(Gage-Watts)

COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:

CITIZENS COMMENTS (Late Arrivals):

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

CONSENT AGENDA:

1 Public Hearing and Final Consideration of Ordinance 6513 of 2025

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND TO CHANGE AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF GREENWOOD WATER LINES TO CONSTRUCTION OF THE DAWSON ROAD EXTENSION. Fact Sheet
(Epperson)

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.
