CADDO PARISH COMMISSION 505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA PUBLIC NOTICE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Streaming at MARCH 17, :30 P.M.

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1 CADDO PARISH COMMISSION 505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA PUBLIC NOTICE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Streaming at MARCH 17, :30 P.M. 1. ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Dominick District 1 Gage-Watts District 7 Johnson District 2 Middleton District 8 Jackson District 3 Atkins District 9 Linn District 4 Chavez District 10 Bowman District 5 Smith District 11 Cawthorne District 6 Epperson District 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. 4. AGENDA ADDITIONS: 5. CITIZENS COMMENTS: Citizens who wish to address the Commission on any issue other than zoning, please fill out a comment card located in the chamber foyer and return to the President or the Clerk of the Commission. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes NOTE: Citizens who wish to address the Commission on matters relative to public hearings (items listed on the agenda only) will be limited to a cumulative total of 15 minutes each, for or against an issue. Those who wish to speak or make a presentation are asked to select their speakers and address the points they wish considered with this limitation in mind. 6. VISITORS: 6.I. Mr. Mark Sweeney, Executive Director, Metropolitan Planning Commission Progress report related to the proposed Unified Development Code (UDC)

2 Progress report related to the proposed Unified Development Code (UDC) (Commissioner Linn) 7. SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS: 7.I. Special Resolution Of Recognition To Mr. Dale Nix, Sr. (Commissioner Dominick) 7.II. Special Proclamation To Caddo Middle Magnet School Recognition for 1st Place in Math Count Competition (Commissioner Linn) 7.III. Special Resolution Proclaiming March As National Women's Month (Commissioner Gage-Watts) 8. ADOPT REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FROM MARCH 3, 2016 Documents: RS MARCH.PDF 9. COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS: Administration response to information requests from Commissioners 10. PRESIDENT'S REPORT: 11. PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCES: 11.I. Ordinance No Of 2015 AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR THE YEAR 2016 TO REDUCE THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION S ENTREPRENEURIAL ACCELERATION PROGRAM BY $200,000 (Commissioner Johnson) 12. ORDINANCES: (For Final Passage) 12.I. Ordinance No Of 2015 AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR THE YEAR 2016 TO REDUCE THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION S ENTREPRENEURIAL ACCELERATION PROGRAM BY $200,000 (Commissioner Johnson) Documents:

3 5565-BIOMED EAP (5564).PDF RESPONSES TO COMMISSION QUESTIONS (5565).PDF 13. ORDINANCES: (For Introduction By Title) 13.I. Ordinance No Of 2016 AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF NOT EXCEEDING SEVEN MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($7,500,000) OF GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES, OF CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA; PROVIDED THE SALE OF SAID BONDS PROVIDES MINIMUM NET PRESENT VALUE SAVINGS (AFTER PAYMENT OF ALL COSTS) IN EXCESS OF THE MINIMUM PRESENT VALUE SAVINGS TO REFUND GUIDELINES OF THE STATE BOND COMMISSION (Finance) Documents: 5566 GO REFUNDING BONDS ORDINANCE.PDF 13.II. Ordinance No Of 2016 DECLARING THE PARISH S INTENTION TO ACQUIRE FULL OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (Commissioner Jackson) Documents: 5567 ADJPROPOWNERSHIP.PDF 5567 PROPMAP.PDF 13.III. Ordinance No Of 2016 AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND AND THE PUBLIC WORKS FUND FOR THE YEAR 2016 TO CORRECT THE 2016 BUDGET TO INCLUDE AN APPROPRIATION OF $1,250,000 FOR THE DAWSON ROAD PROJECT (Commissioner Epperson) Documents: 5568 DAWSON ROAD.PDF 14. WORK SESSION MINUTES MARCH 14, 2016 RATIFY WORK SESSION MINUTES Documents: WS-14-MARCH-2016.PDF 15. RESOLUTIONS: 15.I. Resolution No. 12 Of 2016

4 SUPPORTING THE CADDO-BOSSIER PARISH PORT COMMISSION S 2.5 PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RENEWAL (Commissioner Middleton) Documents: 12 CADDO-BOSSIER PORT COMMISSION TAX RENEWAL.PDF 15.II. Resolution No. 13 Of 2016 GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO THE ISSUANCE OF NOT EXCEEDING SEVEN MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($7,500,000) OF GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS OF CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA; MAKING APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION FOR APPROVAL OF SAID REFUNDING BONDS; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH (Finance) Documents: 13 GO REFUNDING BONDS RESOLUTION.PDF 15.III. Resolution No. 15 Of 2016 URGING CONGRESS TO PASS THE SENTENCING REFORM AND CORRECTIONS ACT OF 2015 (Commissioner Gage-Watts) Documents: 15 SENTENCING REFORM AND CORRECTIONS ACT OF 2015.PDF 15.IV. Resolution No. 16 Of 2016 URGING CONGRESS TO PASS THE SECOND CHANCE REAUTHORIZATION ACT (Commissioner Gage-Watts) Documents: 16 SECOND CHANCE REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2015 (003).PDF 15.V. Resolution No. 17 Of 2016 URGING CONGRESS TO SUPPORT THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR SICKLE CELL AWARENESS, EDUCATION AND CLINICAL STUDIES (Commissioner Gage-Watts) Documents: 17 URGING CONGRESS TO SUPPORT SICKLE CELL AWARENESS.PDF 16. OLD BUSINESS: 17. NEW BUSINESS: 17.I. Confirm Approval For Disaster Assistance For Qualified Applicants Related To March

5 2016 Flooding (Commissioner Epperson) 17.II. Confirm Approval Of Dawson Road Drainage Upgrades Upgrades for drainage to Dawson Road and surrounding area (Commissioner Epperson) 17.III. Confirmation For Six Appointments To The Quadrennial Charter Review Committee: Mr. Ben Arnold Mr. Rob Broussard (Commissioner Middleton) (Commissioner Middleton) Mr. Will Broyles (Commissioner Middleton) Mr. Jimmy Couvillion (Commissioner Middleton) Mr. Craig Falbaun (Commissioner Linn) Mr. Ronnie Festavan (Commissioner Dominick) Mr. Reid Jones (Commissioner Atkins) Mr. Harold Saiter (Commissioner Middleton) Ms. Liz Swaine (Commissioner Johnson) Mr. Alex Washington (Commissioner Johnson) Mr. Billy Wayne (Commissioner Epperson) Dr. Melva K. Williams (Commissioner Johnson) Ms. Jean Woods (Commissioner Gage-Watts) APPLICANTS RESUMES ON FILE 17.IV. Confirmation Of Appointment To The Metropolitan Planning Commission Commission to appoint 1: Ms. Tanita Gilbert-Baker (Commissioner Linn) Ms. Dawna Bledsoe Ms. LeVette Fuller Mr. Theron Jackson Ms. Cozette Jones (Commissioner Middleton) (Commissioner Linn) (Commissioner Johnson) (Commissioner Epperson) APPLICANTS RESUMES ON FILE 18. ADJOURN:

6 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) , at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting so that an effort can be made to provide those accommodations.

7 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION HELD ON THE 3 rd DAY OF MARCH 2016 The Caddo Parish Commission met in legal and regular session on the above date at 3:30 p.m. in the Government Chamber with Mr. Matthew Linn, President, presiding, and the following members in attendance, constituting a quorum: Commissioners Atkins, Bowman, Cawthorne, Chavez, Dominick, Epperson, Jackson, Johnson, Linn, Middleton, Smith, and Gage-Watts (12). ABSENT: None. (0). The invocation was given by Mr. Doug Dominick, and Mr. Ken Epperson led the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Hopkins stated that Resolution No. 12 of 2016 was omitted in error, so it will push to the March 17 th agenda. He also pointed out that it can be added to today s agenda as an agenda addition. It was moved by Mr. Epperson, seconded by Mr. Jackson, to expand the agenda and add Resolution No. 12 of 2016 to the agenda. Motion failed, as shown by the following votes: AYES: Commissioners Atkins, Chavez, Dominick, Epperson, Jackson, Johnson, Linn, Middleton, Smith, and Gage-Watts (10). NAYS: Commissioner Cawthorne (1). ABSENT: Commissioner Bowman (1). CITIZENS COMMENTS Mr. John Settle, 33 Tealwood, Shreveport, stated that the he is pleased to see that there is a Special Resolution recognizing Mr. James Stewart as the newly elected District Attorney for this area. He said that there have been many positive changes from the attire of the assistant district attorneys to expanding the diversion program to the screening of cases to aggressively clearing out old cases. He also talked about Resolution No. 12 of 2016 regarding the Caddo-Bossier Port Commission. Mr. Settle stated that he has had problems with this renewal for several reasons. He is concerned with the transparency of the Port. He stated that it is the least receptive to public requests. Mr. Settle also provided the Commissioners a copy of ten questions he submitted to Mr. England. Mr. John Lorick, Ellerbe Road, Shreveport, came before the Commission to talk about the Commissioners travel. He believes this is an important issue, and he would like the Commissioners to be accountable with the taxpayers dollars. He would like rigid guidelines implemented that would pass the smell test when it comes to the Commissioners traveling. He stated that he has no issues with the Commissioners traveling, but something should be brought back to Caddo to benefit the citizens of this Parish. Mr. Jimmy Couvillion, 3315 Chaumont Circle, Shreveport, also came before the Commission to discuss their travel. He stated that the By-Laws are written by the Commissioners and approved by the Commissioners. Mr. Couvillion stated that the Charter is basically an agreement between the Commissioners and the voters of this Parish. He explained that he was on the citizens committee for the Charter Review in The proposition that was placed on the ballot in 2008 was approved by the voters. Mr. Couvillion talked about two sentences in particular that was included in the proposition: Compensation for mileage, for road inspection, or travel to and from the courthouse or any similar purpose will not be paid. He said that everything above that statement talks about salary. The other sentence he spoke of stated D. No Commissioner shall receive any additional compensation, benefit, or privilege, direct or indirect because of his office. He believes that one sentence has been interpreted that travel and insurance are ok. Mr. Rob Broussard, 451 Sandifer, Shreveport, would like to address three issues. He requested that Mr. John Settle and Mr. Elliot Stonecipher be nominated for the Charter Review Committee. Mr. Broussard stated that the travel issues is in the court of law. He would like the Commissioners to wait until the judge has made a ruling before the Commissioners make a decision. The third issue he would like to discuss is the EAP Program. Mr. Broussard stated that he was impressed by the program after touring the facility. He would like the Commission to continue to support it. Mr. Broussard also believes that there should be some distance between the EAP and BioMed Research Foundation. Mr. Joe Johnson, Harts Island Road, Shreveport, stated that he resides directly across the highway as the Port. He said that several years ago, the Port purchased the land surrounding him and his neighbors with the intentions of rezoning it to heavy-industrial. The neighbors got together and opposed that rezoning; the Port subsequently withdrew their request, so now it is in a state of limbo, he said. Mr. Johnson believes that the Port should not be allowed to buy property beside a residential area with the intention of rezoning it to heavy-industrial. He would like the Commission to consider this when voting on the Resolution. Mr. Linn recognized District Attorney James Stewart who is now in attendance. Mr. George Carroll, Harts Island Road, Shreveport, stated that he is neighbors with Mr. Johnson, and he too is against the Port purchasing land around residential areas with the intentions of rezoning it to heavy-industrial. He is asking that the Commissioners vote no on Resolution No. 12 of

8 Commission Meeting Minutes February 18, 2016 Mr. Craig Lee, 1035 Eustis Street, Shreveport, came before the Commission to talk about the 8 th Annual C.C. Antoine Celebration. He said that Phase I renovations for the C.C. Antoine Park are in its final stages. He said that there is now an entrance to the park from Milam and Sycamore. The ultimate goal is to have the home renovated and moved to Abbey Street to tie in the whole cultural tourism part of that. He also announced that in May, there will be a celebration for the C.C. Antoine Road dedication. He also stated that C.C. Antoine s oldest living relative, Ms. Antoinette Epp Smith, will be turning 100 years old on May 1 st. Her birthday celebration will be held in concert with the 180 th birthday celebration on September 10 th. He would like to extend an invitation to any of the Commissioners that would like to join. He also stated that he would like the Commissioners to be on board with the I-49 through Allendale project to promote and stimulate growth for that area. VISITORS Mr. Epperson introduced retired Col. Joey Strickland, Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs to the Commission. Mr. Epperson stated that Col. Strickland was appointed to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs by Governor Bel Edwards on January 13, In this position, he is responsible for overseeing five veterans nursing homes, four state veterans cemeteries, the Administrative, Contact Assistance, and Claims Division, Military Family Assistance Fund, Veterans Honor Medal Program, as well as, advocacy outreach to our Veteran Service Organizations, homeless, and women veterans. At the national level, Secretary Strickland served as Chairman of the VA Advisory Committee for Minority Veterans and President of the National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs from Col. Strickland served over 28 years in the U.S. Army, including two tours of duty in Vietnam. In 1994, he retired as Lieutenant Colonel and was later appointed Colonel in the Louisiana State Guard by Governor Mike Foster, with duty on the Governor s Military Advisory Board. His awards include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal with four bronze oak leaf clusters, Army Commendation Medal (2 nd award), Air Medal (3 awards), Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Meal with seven battle stars, Airborne Medal, and Overseas Ribbon, among others. Col. Strickland is married to Leila Hiestand Strickland, and are the proud parents of three sons, all Army soldiers, and twin daughters who are educators. Col. Strickland stated that it is his honor to come before the Commission to talk about the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs. He stated that it s no secret that the Department has had its share of problems. He said that there were some issues with travel violations, but that is currently in litigation. His job is the operational side, he said. Col. Strickland also stated that he had the honor in helping build the veterans nursing home in Bossier City. He stated that these homes are not just for the elderly veterans, but also those that have been wounded in combat. Col. Strickland has also assisted with building the veterans cemetery in Keithville. Budget-wise for fiscal year 2016, the Department of Veterans Affairs is in good shape, he said. He stated that there are concerns for funding the benefits offices, cemeteries, and claims office in New Orleans for the year The State provides the Department of Veterans Affairs approximately $5 million; the legislature is proposing cutting the department by 63%. Col. Strickland does not believe this will happen though. He also pointed out the veterans homes are self-sufficient, so they will not be affected by any budget cuts. Col. Strickland pledged that he will do all that he can, in the next four years, to take care of all of Louisiana s veterans. Mr. Dominick thanked Col. Strickland for coming today and updating the Commission on the current issues with the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs. Mr. Chavez also thanked Col. Strickland for his service. He stated that he also served in the military and has attended over 100 funerals. He stated that the Patriot Guard is an organization of soldiers that show up every time there is a funeral for a veteran. He commended Col. Strickland and the Department of Veterans Affairs for that program. Col. Strickland also thanked Mr. Chavez for his service. Mrs. Gage-Watts would like to shed some light on women veterans. She stated that the women veterans are somewhat invisible for their sacrifices and service. Mrs. Gage-Watts talked about the I Am One program, which honors women veterans. Col. Strickland stated that there are 30,000 women veterans in Louisiana. He also announced that on May 10 th, there will be a commemoration honoring women veterans. Col. Strickland pointed out that there have been over 200 women that have been killed in combat. Mr. Linn also thanked Col. Strickland for all of his support for the veterans in Louisiana. Col. Strickland announced that they are in the process of an agreement with the VOA and the State to work together on transient housing and permanent housing for veterans. 606

9 Commission Meeting Minutes February 18, 2016 Mr. Epperson invited all those who want to attend his Veterans and Military Services Committee Meeting that is scheduled for Friday at 10:00 AM. Col. Strickland closed out saying Welcome home, Brother to Mr. Epperson as a fellow Vietnam veteran. SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS It was moved by Mr. Dominick, seconded by Mr. Johnson, to move the Special Resolution of Appreciation to Dale Nix, Sr. to the next meeting. Motion carried. It was moved by Mr. Dominick, seconded by Mrs. Gage-Watts, that Special Resolution of Recognition to District Attorney James Stewart be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTION OF RECOGNITION to DISTRICT ATTORNEY JAMES E. STEWART, SR. WHEREAS, the Caddo Parish Commission notes with interest and satisfaction the significant events that occur in the lives of citizens who have made significant and lasting contributions to Caddo Parish and to the larger community; and WHEREAS, such an individual is JAMES E. STEWART, who in November of 2015, was elected as Caddo Parish s first African-American District Attorney. James was born in Shreveport and raised on family values, faith, and a strong work ethic; and WHEREAS, James is a Hall of Fame honor graduate of C.E. Byrd High School who continued on to receive his Bachelor s in Political Science from the University of New Orleans and his Juris Doctorate degree from Loyola School of Law; and WHEREAS, James has demonstrated his long-term commitment to civic, social, and community engagement throughout his career with the City of Shreveport and the Parish of Caddo. He has held the positions of Assistant City Attorney, Assistant District Attorney, First District Attorney, First Judicial District Court Judge, Caddo Parish and Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal Judge; and WHEREAS, James has promoted professional development through his membership and leadership in numerous professional organizations and committees, such as Louisiana State Bar Association, the Shreveport Bar Association, the National Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Louisiana Conference of Court of Appeal Judges, and the Louisiana Judicial Council of the National Bar Association, to name a few; WHEREAS, James is a man of faith, family, and community involvement. He is a member of the Zion Baptist Church, where he serves as a Deacon and Lay Minister. James has supported the community by founding youth mentoring programs including the West Shreveport Little League, West Shreveport Sports Association, and The Keepers of the Vineyard ; WHEREAS, James is married to Mrs. Helen Gafford Stewart, and is the proud father of five children, two step-children, and one grandchild. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Caddo Parish Commission, meeting in legal and regular session convened this 3 rd day of March, 2016, does wish that DISTRICT ATTORNEY JAMES STEWART continues to provide many years of selfless service to this Parish. Mr. Dominick told DA Stewart that he missed the compliments that Mr. Settle had for him during Citizens Comments. Mr. Dominick also commended DA Stewart for all the positive changes that has happened thus far in the District Attorney s Office. DA Stewart thanked the Commission for this recognition. He also thanked the Commission for all of the help and assistance the Commission has provided during the transition period. He also introduced his staff that were in attendance at the meeting. Mr. Jackson stated that one thing that stood out to him was that DA Stewart is not afraid to let his faith show. He stated that even after DA Stewart won the election, he let his faith show. Mr. Jackson also commended DA Stewart for his work in improving the truancy program. He also said that he is looking forward to the next four years, or longer, under DA Stewart s leadership in the District Attorney s Office. Mr. Bowman stated that he has known DA Stewart his whole life. What a true, Godly, humble servant leader that you are, he said to DA Stewart. He also said that DA Stewart is an amazing role model for all. Mrs. Gage-Watts thanked DA Stewart for the courage to lead the change in this Parish. She stated that she is extremely proud of DA Stewart s newly elected position. 607

10 Commission Meeting Minutes February 18, 2016 Mr. Middleton congratulated DA Stewart for his recognition today, as well as his newly elected position. Mr. Cawthorne stated that he is also proud of DA Stewart, and congratulated him on his newly elected position. DA Stewart thanked Mr. Epperson for all of his hard work and helping him out with any issues that he has had in the Parish. Mr. Johnson stated that DA Stewart is an inspiring role model for all. He thanked him for all of his work and would like to work with him on the Human Trafficking Division. Mr. Chavez stated that he does not know DA Stewart, but had the opportunity to hear him speak at the Ms. Bessie event. He said that DA Stewart spoke and revealed his character and heart. Mr. Chavez stated that he was extremely impressed and thought that s a man right there. He also congratulated DA Stewart for his position. Mr. Linn also congratulated DA Stewart on his position, as well as commending him on his work with the truancy program, the positive changes in the District Attorney s Office, Rugby Juvenile Program, etc. He said that he looks forward to working with DA Stewart in this coming year. It was moved by Mrs. Gage-Watts, seconded by Mr. Middleton, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on February 18, 2016, be adopted. Motion carried. COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Mr. Epperson invited everyone out to the 92 nd Annual Police Jury Association Convention that will be held March 3 rd - March 5 th at the Shreveport Convention Center. He also announced that on Friday, March 4 th, Congressman Charles Boustany, will be in the lounge area of the Hilton at 5:30 PM. Mr. Jackson reminded the public that there is an election this Saturday, March 5 th. He encouraged citizens to exercise their right to vote. Mr. Middleton stated that he and Mr. Linn met with the Citizens Advisory Board for the Animal Services Committee. He said that things are progressing. He would like to emphasize the importance of spay/neutering. Mr. Cawthorne invited everyone to the 50 th State of Black Shreveport Symposium that is scheduled for this weekend. The Youth Rally and Empowerment Program is on Friday, March 4 th at 7:00 PM that will be held at Galilee Baptist Church. Mr. Harrison Brown will be the keynote speaker. Mrs. Gage-Watts thanked and commended Mr. Robert Glass for their help in tearing down the dilapidated church that was in her district. Mr. Johnson requested that the side door be kept closed, and anyone that comes in is escorted by the deputies. He believes the security could be a little tighter. Mr. Johnson also talked about the Black Caucus Empowerment Summit that was held today. Tomorrow will be the annual business meeting from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Committee. at 2:00 PM. Mr. Johnson also urged the Commissioners to submit any names for the Charter Review Mr. Atkins announced that the next NGO Committee Meeting is scheduled for March 14 th Mr. Dominick requested Administration to contact the Red River Waterway Commission to give an update on the Red River. Mr. Hopkins pointed out that resignation of Mr. Michael T. Newman from the Metropolitan Planning Commission, effective March 15, Mr. Johnson requested that the process for his replacement be started by accepting names and resumes by a certain deadline. PRESIDENTS REPORT Mr. Linn encouraged anyone to reach out to their Commissioner if they are interested in serving on the MPC board. He also stated that those individuals should also submit their letters of request and resumes. He encouraged those individuals to submit their information before March 14 th. PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING ORDINANCES 608

11 Commission Meeting Minutes February 18, 2016 The President asked if there was anyone to speak in support of or in opposition to the following zoning ordinance: Ordinance No of 2016, in regards to Zoning Case P-1-16, amending the zoning of property located on the North side of Market Street, 3040 feet East of Roy Road Extension, Caddo Parish, LA from R-A, Residence-Agriculture District, to B-3, Community Business District, with site plan approval. Mohr and Associates/Applicant There being no one to speak in support or opposition of this zoning ordinance, President Linn declared the public hearing on zoning ordinances to be closed. ORDINANCES (For final passage) It was moved by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Dominick, that Ordinance No of 2016, in regards to Zoning Case P-1-16, amending the zoning of property located on the North side of Market Street, 3040 feet East of Roy Road Extension, Caddo Parish, LA from R-A, Residence-Agriculture District, to B-3, Community Business District, with site plan approval. Mohr and Associates/Applicant be adopted. Motion carried, as shown by the following roll call votes: AYES:Commissioners Atkins, Bowman, Cawthorne, Chavez, Dominick, Epperson, Jackson, Johnson, Linn, Middleton, Smith, and Gage-Watts (12). NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. BY THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION: ORDINANCE NO OF 2016 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 54 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH ZONING ORDINANCE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF MARKET STREET, 3040 FEET EAST OF ROY ROAD EXTENSION, CADDO PARISH, LA, FROM R-A, RESIDENCE-AGRICULTURE DISTRICT, TO B-3, COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT WITH SITE PLAN APPROVAL, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO BE IT ORDAINED by the Caddo Parish Commission in due, legal and regular session convened, that Chapter 54 of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Caddo is hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows, to wit: The official Zoning Map of the Shreveport Metropolitan Planning Area of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, be amended by rezoning property located on the north side of Market Street, 3040 feet east of Roy Road Extension, Caddo Parish, LA, more particularly described below, be and the same is hereby amended from R-A, Residence-Agriculture District to B-3, Community Business District with site plan approval: A tract of land located in Section 31, T19N, R14W, Caddo Parish, LA, consisting of Lots 1 & 2, Maurice Place (less the front 10 feet +/- for R/W), & a triangular portion of Lot 1, Aria Subdivision, said triangular portion more fully described as: From the SE corner of Lot 1, Aria Subdivision (said point being on the west line of Lot 1, Maurice Place, run N W along the north R/W of N Market Street (LA Hwy 1) for feet, thence run N E feet to a point on the west line of Lot 1, Maurice Place, thence run S W along said west line feet to the POB. Said tract containing a total of acres. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the rezoning of the property described herein is approved subject to compliance with the following stipulations: 1. A revised site plan indicating the dimensions and elevations of the pylon sign at the entry, and 2. Resolution of all issues relating to the driveway to the satisfaction of LADOTD, for review and approval by the Executive Director prior to the issuance of any permits. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications, and to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance shall become effective ten (10) days after publication in the official journal. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. 609

12 Commission Meeting Minutes February 18, 2016 ORDINANCES (For introduction by title) Ordinance No of 2016, amending the Budget of Estimate Revenues and Expenditures for the Economic Development Fund for the year 2016 to reduce the appropriation for the Biomedical Research Foundation s Entrepreneurial Acceleration Program by $200,000. It was moved by Mr. Dominick, seconded by Mr. Johnson, that the Work Session minutes of February 29, 2016 be approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTIONS It was moved by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Jackson, that Resolution No. 7 of 2016, amending the Rules and By-Laws of the Caddo Parish Commission relative to Article XII, Rule 1 Travel Policy be approved. Mr. Johnson believes that the Caddo Parish Commission has the most transparent form of government in the state. He also said that when this issue came up, he reviewed several different travel policies throughout the state, as well as outside of Louisiana. He said that the one thing that was consistent was that there was no dollar value added to any of the travel policies. He believes it was a big mistake when the Commission put a dollar amount on their travel, but it was a compromise of the ongoing issues at that time. In 2015, the total amount of travel for the Commissioners was $43,208.80, which is an average of $3,600 per Commissioner. Mr. Johnson explained that this is not additional income. If a Commissioner chooses not to travel, then they never see that money. If they do travel, then it is reimbursement for their travels. Mr. Johnson also talked about the bloggers and some of the things that were mentioned by them. He stated that he did not threaten the taxpayers by saying that we would have to hire a lobbyist if Commissioners were not allowed to travel. He was simply stating that at one point there would need to be face-to-face interaction from our Parish to Congress, hence the hiring of a lobbyist. Mr. Johnson concluded that this issue went to committee that was open to the public. There was great debate, and this is the amended resolution recommended by the committee. He is asking the Commissioners for their support in approving this amended resolution. Mr. Epperson talked about the accusations written by the bloggers. He stated that one of them said that one of the Commissioners spent approximately $30,000, which to his knowledge was untrue. He also said that if his constituents had issues with his travels, then they would have said something. They have not, he said. Mr. Epperson also stated that he has no qualms with the travel policy. He is also asking that the Commissioners supports the amended resolution that came from committee. Substitute motion by Mr. Atkins, seconded by Mr. Dominick, to amend Resolution No. 7 of 2015, allowing only two Commissioners at the maximum to attend the Mardi Gras function in Washington D.C. Mr. Atkins read aloud his amendment: If a majority of the Commission deems it appropriate to send representation to Washington D.C. for the purpose of lobbying members of the United States Congress, then this delegation will be limited to a maximum of two Commissioners, with eligibility limited to the current officers of the Commission (i.e., President, Vice President, or Parliamentarian). Commissioners traveling on Parish business of the nature outlined in this paragraph will be required to provide a written report to the Commission, summarizing the outcome of their travels and the potential benefits to the Parish within 14 days of their return. Mr. Atkins stated that the purpose of this amendment is to help ensure that taxpayers money is judicially spent when travel is necessary for conducting Parish business. Some will argue that the Commission travel is not allowed by the Home Rule Charter, as it is deemed a perk or a benefit. While I understand and respect this point of view, I believe that some travel is part of the job and necessary to do the job. Therefore, in my opinion, some reasonable amount of travel is not a perk or a benefit, but part of the job, therefore, it is not in violation of the Home Rule Charter, as I interpret it. I hope that the Commission will consider supporting this amendment, he said. Mr. Dominick believes that the leader of the Commission should be able to go to Washington D.C. for Mardi Gras to lobby for Caddo Parish. He does not think that all of the Commissioners should go though. He is supporting Mr. Atkins amendment and is asking that the other Commissioners support it as well. Mr. Cawthorne wanted some clarification on the restrictions of Mr. Atkins proposed amendment. He stated that those restrictions are only for the Mardi Gras trip to Washington D.C. Mr. Atkins stated that his amendment is structured to all of the changes that were made in committee, with the exception of the Washington D.C. Mardi Gras trip. In this case, there will be a maximum of two Commissioners from the officers, he said. 610

13 Commission Meeting Minutes February 18, 2016 Mr. Johnson stated that the Mardi Gras trip is part of lobbying to congress. He also stated with Mr. Atkins amendment, if none of the officers decide to go on to D.C., then no one from Caddo Parish will go. Mr. Chavez stated that this has been brought to committee, and the recommended changes have been brought to the floor. It has already been hashed out, he said. He believes that we need to move on and work on Caddo Parish s other issues. He said that he will support Mr. Johnson s original motion. Mrs. Gage-Watts stated that if the Parish wants to move forward, you have to travel outside of this area and bring ideas back. Mr. Jackson said that the reason he originally put this resolution on the floor was to compromise. It does not have to be all or nothing, he said. Mr. Jackson also believes that this issue has been discussed enough, and he would like to make a decision and move forward. His concern with Mr. Atkins amendment is that it is singling out a specific trip. The other issue he has is that the Commissioners are the only ones that are limited. He is also supporting Mr. Johnson s motion. It was moved by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Epperson, to call for the question. Motion carried, as shown by the following roll call votes: AYES: Commissioners Atkins, Bowman, Cawthorne, Chavez, Dominick, Epperson, Jackson, Johnson, Linn, Middleton, Smith, and Gage-Watts (12). NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. At this time, Mr. Atkins motion failed, as shown by the following roll call votes: AYES: Commissioners Atkins, Bowman, Dominick, Middleton, and Smith (5). NAYS: Commissioners Cawthorne, Chavez, Epperson, Gage-Watts, Jackson, Johnson, and Linn (7). ABSENT: None. At this time, Mr. Johnson s original motion carried, as shown by the following roll call votes: AYES: Commissioners Atkins, Bowman, Cawthorne, Chavez, Epperson, Jackson, Johnson, Linn, Middleton, Smith, and Gage-Watts (11). NAYS: Commissioner Dominick (1). ABSENT: None. BYTHE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION: RESOLUTION NO. 7 OF 2016 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RULES AND BY-LAWS OF THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO WHEREAS, Caddo Parish has long been a member in good standing in the National Association of Counties (NACO) and its various committees, and affiliates; and in the Police Jury Association of Louisiana (PJAL); and its various committees and affiliates; and WHEREAS, Caddo Parish Commissioners have historically been active in all aspects of NACO and PJAL efforts and activities, with numerous Commissioners serving on various committees and in affiliate organizations as members or in leadership positions; and WHEREAS, members now serving on the Caddo Parish Commission are eager to continue this tradition of involvement and service; and WHEREAS, the level of training and education necessary to support a dynamic, progressive, innovative, and thriving parish should also include the elected members of the Caddo Parish Commission, in addition to staff. Article XII Travel Policy RULE 1: AUTHORIZATION Each Commissioner shall be authorized to the following annual meetings: A. The Louisiana Police Jury Association of Louisiana Convention B. Two (2) additional national meetings sponsored by the National Association of Counties C. The National Association of Black County Officials or the American Counties for Energy Independence D. The Police Jury Day at the Legislature Travel by Commissioners on official Caddo Parish business such as bond sales, financial consultation, economic development, or in support of federal or state grants, education or lobbying members of the Louisiana Legislature and United States Congress, or their 611

14 Commission Meeting Minutes February 18, 2016 staffs on behalf of the Commission as a body shall be by majority vote of the Commission except in emergency cases. Furthermore, the same exception applies in the case of a Commissioner currently serving on the Executive Board of Directors of the Police Jury Association of Louisiana traveling within the State of Louisiana to and from official functions of said association. Whenever all or a portion of a Commissioner's travel expenses are reimbursed by a third party any further reimbursement of such expenses by Caddo Parish shall be limited to the difference between the expenses reimbursed by said third party and those authorized by current parish policy. The Parish has no obligation to pay travelers for expenses that are not in compliance with this policy. Personal items, entertainment, alcoholic beverages, and expenses of family members or guests are not authorized travel expenses. Additionally, Commissioner travel shall not be paid out of any other department s budget during a calendar year. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications, and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. NEW BUSINESS It was moved by Mr. Linn, seconded by Mr. Johnson, to convene into Executive Session to discuss the demand letter and prospective litigation by Louisiana Cleaning Systems, Inc., over Code of Ordinances Section 32-50, relative to entering private residences without invitation. Motion carried, as shown by the following roll call votes: AYES: Commissioners Atkins, Cawthorne, Chavez, Dominick, Epperson, Jackson, Johnson, Linn, Smith, and Gage-Watts (10). NAYS: Commissioners Bowman and Middleton (2). ABSENT: None. 5:40 p.m. There being no further business to come before the body the meeting was adjourned at Todd Hopkins Commission Clerk Matthew Linn President 612

15 ORDINANCE NO OF 2016 BY THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR THE YEAR 2016 TO REDUCE THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION S ENTREPRENEURIAL ACCELERATION PROGRAM BY $200,000 AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO WHEREAS, the 2016 Budget for the Economic Development Fund includes an appropriation of $500,000 for the Biomedical Research Foundation s Entrepreneurial Acceleration Program (Biomed EAP); and WHEREAS, the Caddo Parish Commission adopted ordinance no of 2014 which stated that the Commission would provide funding to the Biomed EAP contingent upon the City of Shreveport (the City ) appropriating funds for the Biomed EAP and the Commission would match the appropriation from the City on a two to one ratio; and WHEREAS, the City appropriated $150,000 for the Biomed EAP in its 2016 budget; and WHEREAS, the Commission would like to match the City s appropriation on a two to one ratio providing an appropriation of $300,000 to the Biomed EAP; and WHEREAS it is necessary to amend the 2016 Budget to reduce the appropriation of $500,000 for the Biomed EAP by $200,000 for a total appropriation of $300,000; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Caddo Parish Commission in due, legal and regular session convened, that Budget of Estimated Revenues and Expenditures for the Economic Development Fund for the year 2016 is hereby amended as follows: Budget Increase (Decrease) Economic Development Fund Biomed EAP ($200,000) Fund Balance ($200,000) BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that this ordinance shall take effect upon adoption. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Approved as to legal form: Parish Attorney Date

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19 The following ordinance, having been introduced on March 17, 2016, in writing and in the form required for adoption, published by title on, 2016, and a public hearing held thereon on April 7, 2016, was offered for final adoption by and seconded by : ORDINANCE NO OF 2016 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF NOT EXCEEDING SEVEN MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($7,500,000) OF GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES, OF CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA; PROVIDED THE SALE OF SAID BONDS PROVIDES MINIMUM NET PRESENT VALUE SAVINGS (AFTER PAYMENT OF ALL COSTS) IN EXCESS OF THE MINIMUM PRESENT VALUE SAVINGS TO REFUND GUIDELINES OF THE STATE BOND COMMISSION. WHEREAS, the Caddo Parish Commission, acting as the governing authority of Caddo Parish, Louisiana (the "Issuer"), adopted on March 17, 2016, a resolution giving preliminary approval to the issuance of not to exceed $7,500,000 of General Obligation Refunding Bonds of the Issuer (the "Bonds"); and WHEREAS, the Caddo Parish Commission now desires to provide for the sale of said bonds provided that the sale of the Bonds produces minimum net present value savings (after payment of all costs) in excess of the Minimum Present Value Savings to Refund guidelines of the State Bond Commission; and Governing that: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Caddo Parish Commission (the Authority"), acting as the governing authority of Caddo Parish, Louisiana (the "Issuer"), SECTION 1. Sale of Bonds. The Bonds are hereby authorized to be sold to the Underwriter (as provided for in said resolution of March 17, 2016), and the Clerk or President is hereby authorized to execute a Bond Purchase Agreement with the Underwriter, in form and substance satisfactory to Bond Counsel, provided the sale of the Bonds produces minimum net present value savings (after payment of all costs) in excess of the Minimum Present Value Savings to Refund guidelines of the State Bond Commission. SECTION 2. Effective Date. This Bond Ordinance shall become effective immediately. SECTION 3. Severability. If any section, clause, paragraph, provision or portion of this ordinance shall be held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect any other section, clause, paragraph, provision or portion of this ordinance, the Caddo Parish Commission hereby expresses and declares that it would have adopted the remaining portion of this Ordinance with the invalid portions omitted. This ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Member Yea Nay Absent Abstaining Douglas C. Dominick Lyndon B. Johnson Steven Jackson Matthew Linn Jerald Bowman Lynn. D. Cawthorne Stormy Gage Mike Middleton John Atkins Mario Chavez Jim Smith Kenneth R. Epperson, Sr. And the ordinance was declared adopted on this, the 7th day of April, Clerk President

20 STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF CADDO I, the undersigned Clerk of the Caddo Parish Commission of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, do hereby certify that the foregoing pages constitute a true and correct copy of an ordinance adopted by said Parish Council on April 7, 2016, authorizing the sale of not exceeding Seven Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($7,500,000) of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, in one or more series, of Caddo Parish, Louisiana; provided the sale of said bonds provides minimum net present value savings (after payment of all costs) in excess of the Minimum Present Value Savings to Refund guidelines of the State Bond Commission. IN FAITH WHEREOF, witness my official signature of said Issuer at Shreveport, Louisiana, on this the 7th day of April, Clerk

21 BY THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION: ORDINANCE NO OF 2016 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE PARISH S INTENTION TO ACQUIRE FULL OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, the Parish of Caddo, has a tax interest in the herein below described properties which have been adjudicated for the non-payment of Parish property taxes, said properties being more fully described below along with the names of the last known owners of record of the properties; and WHEREAS, under La. R. S. 47:2236 et. seq. provides that when property has been adjudicated to a political subdivision, the political subdivision may declare by ordinance that it intends to acquire a full ownership interest in the property; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Parish Commission of the Parish of Caddo in due, regular and legal session convened, that it does hereby declare its intention to acquire the following properties in full ownership: Property No. 13: Lot 17, Springhill Sub., a subdivision in the City of Shreveport of Caddo Parish, Louisiana as per plat recorded in the Conveyance Records of Caddo Parish, LA (GEO # ) Property No. 14: Lot 16, Springhill Sub., a subdivision in the City of Shreveport of Caddo Parish, Louisiana as per plat recorded in the Conveyance Records of Caddo Parish, LA (GEO # ) Property No 15: Lot 14, Spring Hill Sub., a subdivision in the City of Shreveport of Caddo Parish, Louisiana as per plat recorded in the Conveyance Records of Caddo Parish, LA (GEO # ) Property No. 16: Lot 24, Jordan Court Subn., a subdivision in the City of Shreveport of Caddo Parish, Louisiana as per plat recorded in the Conveyance Records of Caddo Parish, LA (GEO # ) Property No. 17: Lot 22, Jordan Court Subn., a subdivision in the City of Shreveport of Caddo Parish, Louisiana as per plat recorded in the Conveyance Records of Caddo Parish, LA (GEO# ) Property No. 18: Lot 21, Jordan Court, a subdivision in the City of Shreveport of Caddo Parish, Louisiana as per plat recorded in the Conveyance Records of Caddo Parish, LA (GEO# ) Property No. 19: Lot 20, Jordan Court Subn., a subdivision in the City of Shreveport of Caddo Parish, Louisiana as per plat recorded in the Conveyance Records of Caddo Parish, LA (GEO # ) Property No. 20:., Lot 17, Jordan Court Subd., a subdivision in the City of Shreveport of Caddo Parish, Louisiana as per plat recorded in the Conveyance Records of Caddo Parish, LA (GEO # ) Property No. 21:., Parts of Lots 85 & 86, LE Carter Subn., a subdivision in the City of Shreveport of Caddo Parish, Louisiana as per plat recorded in the Conveyance Records of Caddo Parish, LA (GEO

22 # ) Property No. 22: A part of Lots 85 & 86, LE Carter Subn., a subdivision in the City of Shreveport of Caddo Parish, Louisiana as per plat recorded in the Conveyance Records of Caddo Parish, LA (GEO # ) BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that in accordance with La. R. S. 47:2236 (B) this ordinance shall be filed with the recorder of mortgages, who shall index the names of the tax debtor and the Parish of Caddo as mortgagees. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that in accordance with La. R. S. 47:2236 (C) AND (D), notice shall be given to all persons whose interests the Parish intends to terminate, and notice shall be published in the official journal. Both notices shall state that the tax sale parties (defined by La. R. S. 47:2122) shall have sixty days after the date of the notice, if five years have elapsed from the filing of the tax sale certificate, or six months after the date of notice, if five years have not elapsed from the filing of the tax sale certificate, to redeem the property or otherwise challenge the acquisition in a court of competent jurisdiction. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that in accordance with La. R. S. 47:2236 (E), if the properties are not redeemed within said time limits, this ordinance shall become operative and the Parish of Caddo shall acquire full ownership of the properties, subject only to such rights as determined by a final judgment rendered in an action filed within the time limits set forth above BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that in accordance with La. R. S. 47:2236 (E), the Parish shall file a notice in the conveyance records indicating that it has acquired full ownership of the properties in compliance with the statute. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that if any provision or item of this Ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this Ordinance which can be given affect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared severable.

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