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Minutes of the Work Session of the Caddo Parish Commission Held on the 20Th Day of February, 2018 MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION OF THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION HELD ON THE 20TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2018 The Caddo Parish Commission met in a Work Session, on the above date, at 3:30 p.m., in the Government Chambers, with Mr. Doug Dominick, President, presiding, and the following members in attendance, constituting a quorum: Commissioners Atkins, Bowman, Cawthorne, Chavez, Dominick, Gage-Watts, Jackson, Louis Johnson, Lyndon B. Johnson, Linn, Middleton, and Smith (12). ABSENT: None (0). The invocation was given by Mrs. Stormy Gage-Watts, and the Pledge of Allegiances was led by Mr. John Atkins. AGENDA ADDITIONS It was moved by Mr. Chavez, seconded by Mr. Cawthorne, to expand the agenda and add authorization for Ms. Kamesha West, United Way 211 Program, and Ms. Lauren Vizza, Miss Louisiana USA, as visitors for Thursday under New Business. There was no one to speak in favor or against expanding the agenda. Mr. Dominick closed the public hearing. At this time, Mr. Chavez’s motion carried, as shown by the following roll call votes: AYES Commissioners Atkins, Bowman, Cawthorne, Chavez, Dominick, Gage-Watts, Jackson, Louis Johnson, Lyndon B. Johnson, Linn, Middleton, and Smith (12). NAYS: None (0). ABSENT: None (0). ABSTAIN: None (0). CITIZENS COMMENTS Mr. Rich Lamb, Chairman, SciPort Board, gave an update of the events taking place at Sci-Port Discovery Center. He stated that Sci-Port was excessively overstaffed over several years, which resulted in a financial jam. Mr. Lamb also said that board members and other private donors pledged money to ensure that Sci-Port could continue to pay key essential employees, i.e. IMAX operators, planetarium operators, etc. He also said that the attendance for Sci-Port’s POP exhibit exceeded expectations. Most of the attendees were non-member paying visitors; only 15% were Sci-Port members. Mr. Lamb also stated that the board did not discover the full depth of Sci-Port’s financial difficulties until after the museum was closed in September. Excessive payroll was an issue, along with other problems such as a five-year copier lease that cost $75,000. They plan to open the facility back up in increments, he said. Mr. Atkins thanked Mr. Lamb for coming to the meeting and updating the Commission on the events taking place at Sci-Port. Mr. Linn asked if there was an intent to deceive in the financial records. Mr. Lamb stated that they found decision making that were not great, but “nobody was buying jet skis”. Answering another question from Mr. Linn regarding monies owed to the IRS, Mr. Lamb stated that no monies are owed to the IRS. Mrs. Gage-Watts asked Mr. Lamb to expound on the incremental openings. Mr. Lamb stated that there are a few plans to open different sections of Sci-Port. He also pointed out that there is not currently an executive director to manage the day-to-day operations, so the board is volunteering their time to do so. Mr. Jackson asked if there was any monies owed to the directors who donated funds for payroll. Mr. Lamb stated that there is one debt to a former director who loaned $100,000 to Sci-Port, but the other donations were strictly donations. Mr. Jackson then asked if they were operating month-to- month. Mr. Lamb stated that would be safe to say. Mr. Jackson also wanted to know if there was a specific ask of Caddo Parish. Mr. Lamb stated that they are not asking for any funding currently. He also said that he is using the Commission and City Council as a public forum to answer questions. Mr. Jackson also asked if Sci-Port was compliant with their current funding they receive from the Parish. Mr. Lamb stated that he is not sure if they are. Answering another question from Mr. Jackson regarding Mr. Lamb’s tenure on the Sci-Port Board of Directors, Mr. Lamb stated that he has been on the board since January 2015. Mr. Jackson asked if Sci-Port was private or public. Mr. Lamb stated that Sci-Port was created through a cooperative endeavor agreement between the City of Shreveport, Sci-Port Discovery Center, and the State of Louisiana. Mr. Jackson who owned the Sci-Port facility. Mr. Lamb stated that the City of Shreveport owns it and everything in it. Mr. Lamb also said that there are email addresses for different request or concerns regarding Sci-Port. [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected] are the email addresses citizens could use for any concerns or regards. Mr. Dominick stated that this was simply an update of the ongoings at Sci-Port, not a financial ask. Mr. Atkins agreed and stated that Mr. Lamb requested some time on the agenda to update the Commission on Sci-Port. Mr. Jackson thanked Mr. Lamb for updating the Commission. NEW BUSINESS It was moved by Mr. Atkins, seconded by Mr. Middleton, that Zoning Case P-2-18, in regards to Ordinance No. 5757 of 2018, amending the zoning of property located on the east side of Linwood Avenue, 260 feet north of Buckley Boulevard, Caddo Parish, LA, from R-1-7, Single Family Residential District to C-1 Planned Unit Development (PUD), Neighborhood Commercial District with planned unit development be moved to Thursday’s agenda for introduction. Mr. Lyndon B. Johnson asked for clarification on this zoning case. Mr. Sweeney stated that this property was an industrial facility for many years and pre-dated the old code. It was never zoned appropriately and operated for a long period of time, then it closed down. Once it closed, it lost its non- conforming status. The property was purchased who wanted to re-establish it as a viable business. The property is surrounded by residential zoning, so the MPC suggested to zone it as a C-1 Planned Unit Development, which is compatible with residential neighborhoods. Answering a question from Mr. Dominick regarding any kickback from the neighbors, Mr. Sweeney stated that there was none. At this time, Mr. Atkins’ motion carried, as shown by the following roll call votes: AYES: Commissioners Atkins, Bowman, Cawthorne, Chavez, Dominick, Gage-Watts, Jackson, Louis Johnson, Lyndon B. Johnson, Linn, Middleton, and Smith (12). NAYS: None (0). ABSENT: None (0). ABSTAIN: None (0). It was moved by Mr. Chavez, seconded by Mr. Bowman, that Zoning Case P-5-18, in regards to Ordinance No. 5758 of 2018, amending the zoning of property located on the south side of E. Flournoy Lucas Road, 850 feet east of First Street, Caddo Parish, LA, from R-1-7, Single Family Residential District to C-1, Neighborhood Commercial District be moved to Thursday’s agenda for introduction. Mr. Lyndon B. Johnson asked for more information regarding this case. Mr. Sweeney stated that this property is surrounded by residential zoning also. The developer would like to do a dental office and restaurant with outdoor seating area. Mr. Sweeney informed him that he would need to obtain a special use permit. Since he did not have a tenant leasing the property yet, they suggested that the property be zoned at C-1. If a tenant decides to lease the property and would like outdoor seating, then they would need to go through the special use permit process. Mr. Lyndon B. Johnson wanted to know if the UDC was a hindrance to people who want to open new businesses. Mr. Sweeney stated it is helping them out because they have “pathways” to allow the safety and protection of the neighborhoods and the developer to develop their property. Mr. Linn wanted to know if the Commission could amend the ordinance to allow outside dining up to a certain amount of square footage. Attorney Frazier stated that the Commission has done so in the past. At this time, Mr. Chavez’s motion carried, as shown by the following roll call votes: AYES: Commissioners Atkins, Bowman, Cawthorne, Chavez, Dominick, Gage-Watts, Jackson, Louis Johnson, Lyndon B. Johnson, Linn, Middleton, and Smith (12). NAYS: None (0). ABSENT: None (0). ABSTAIN: None (0). It was moved by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Linn, that Ordinance No. 5759 of 2018, amending Article III of Chapter 19 of the Code of Ordinances relative to the E. Edward Jones Housing Trust Fund, to establish the fund and provide therefore, to provide for application and consideration for funding thereunder, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto be moved to Thursday’s agenda for introduction. Motion carried, as shown by the following roll call votes: AYES: Commissioners Bowman, Cawthorne, Chavez, Gage-Watts, Jackson, Louis Johnson, Lyndon B. Johnson, Linn, and Smith (9). NAYS: Commissioners Atkins, Dominick, and Middleton (3). ABSENT: None (0). ABSTAIN: None (0). It was moved by Mrs. Gage-Watts, seconded by Mr. Bowman, that Ordinance No. 5760 of 2018, an ordinance amending the Budget of Estimated Revenues & Expenditures for the General Fund and the Economic Development Fund to provide an appropriation of $50,000 for the Miss USA Pageant, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto be moved to Thursday’s agenda for introduction. Mr. Lyndon B. Johnson asked that Ms. Stacy Brown come forward to elaborate on the event. Ms. Stacy Brown, Shreveport-Bossier Convention & Tourist Bureau, came before the Commission to discuss the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA Pageants. Shreveport-Bossier will be the host for the Miss Teen USA and Miss USA Pageants. She also said that this is the first time both pageants will be held concurrently, and they will be in town for approximately two weeks. She also said that this will be televised in over 70 countries around the world, as well as being put on social media.
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