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CADDO PARISH
COMMISSION
LEGAL NOTICE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 30
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, PARISH OF
CADDO, LOUISIANA. Notice is hereby given of
violation(s) of Chapter 30, Section 30-52 of the
Code of Ordinances, Parish of Caddo. The prop-
erty is a residential locality at 8263 Dance Drive,
Keithville, LA. GEO number: 161531-004-0030-
00. The owner is William and Donna Duncan of
8263 Dance Drive, Keithville, La. After inspection
of the property the department found the property
to have high grass, vegetation, fallen trees and
limbs, and junk on the property. This is the
WARNING CITATION informing them and any
interested parties that the violation(s) need to be
abated or corrected within 14 days. If the violations
are not abated or corrected the Caddo Parish Public
Works Department will take actions after the 14
days to have the violations corrected. The cost of
correcting the violations will be that of the owners,
plus an administrative cost of $150.00 will be
charged to the owners and if not paid within 30
days a lien will be placed on the property. Contact
the Public Works Department at 318-226-6930,
CELL 318-344-7157 or in person at 505 Travis
Street, Suite 820, Shreveport, Louisiana for further
information.
The Shreveport Sun
September 17 and 24, 2020
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CADDO PARISH
COMMISSION
LEGAL NOTICE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 30
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, PARISH OF
CADDO, LOUISIANA. Notice is hereby given of
violation(s) of Chapter 30, Section 30-52 of the
Code of Ordinances, Parish of Caddo. The prop-
erty is a residential locality at 3319 Seminole
Drive, Shreveport, LA. GEO number: 181430-
009-0264-00. The owner is Gary Franklin of 3319
Seminole Drive, Shreveport, LA. After inspection
of the property the department found the property
to have high grass and vegetation on it which is en-
croaching on the adjacent properties. This is the
WARNING CITATION informing them and any
interested parties that the violation(s) need to be
abated or corrected within 14 days. If the violations
are not abated or corrected the Caddo Parish Public
Works Department will take actions after the 14
days to have the violations corrected. The cost of
correcting the violations will be that of the owners,
plus an administrative cost of $150.00 will be
charged to the owners and if not paid within 30
days a lien will be placed on the property. Contact
the Public Works Department at 318-226-6930,
CELL 318-344-7157 or in person at 505 Travis
Street, Suite 820, Shreveport, Louisiana for further
information.
The Shreveport Sun
September 17 and 24, 2020
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CADDO PARISH
COMMISSION
LEGAL NOTICE OF PROPOSED CONDEMNA-
TION AND DEMOLITION PURSUANT TO
CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDI-
NANCES, PARISH OF CADDO, LOUISIANA.
Notice is hereby given of the proposed condemna-
tion and demolition of the residential housing
structure located at 7743 Blanchard Furr Road,
Shreveport, Louisiana. Geographical number
181508-005-0031-00 and owned by James and
Kim Kelly of 7743 Blanchard Furr Road. Shreve-
port, Louisiana 71107. This is the final notice after
an inspection of the property indicating violations
of an abandoned trailer and two sheds that are di-
lapidated and falling apart and junk and high grass
throughout the property. The previous Board meet-
ings were rescheduled and any interested party
must attend the Property Standards Board meeting
on 19 October 2020 at 2:00 pm being held at 505
Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana in the Govern-
ment Chambers, and show cause why the structure
or structures should not be condemned and subse-
quently demolished and cleaned up. Notify the
Caddo Parish Public Works Department at 318-
226-6930 or cell 318-344-7157 for further infor-
mation.
The Shreveport Sun
September 17 and 24, 2020
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CADDO PARISH
COMMISSION
LEGAL NOTICE OF PROPOSED CONDEMNA-
TION AND DEMOLITION PURSUANT TO
CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDI-
NANCES, PARISH OF CADDO, LOUISIANA.
Notice is hereby given of the proposed condemna-
tion and demolition of the residential housing
structure located at 5870 N. Lakeshore Drive,
Shreveport, LA. Geographical number 181524-
000-0079-00 and owned by Robert Wade, William
Wade, and John Wade of 1253 N. Pines Road.
Other known residences are John Wade of 8661
East 61 Street, Tulsa Oklahoma, William Wade of
8102 Valley Glen, Apt 1018, Dallas, Texas, and
Robert Wade of 1339 N. Boston Ave. Tulsa, Okla-
homa. This is the final notice after an inspection
of the property indicated violation(s) of an aban-
doned house that is dilapidated and falling apart
and junk and high grass throughout the property.
The previous Board meetings were rescheduled
and any interested party must attend the Property
Standards Board meeting on 19 October 2020 at
2:00 pm being held at 505 Travis Street, Shreve-
port, Louisiana in the Government Chambers, and
show cause why the structure or structures should
not be condemned and subsequently demolished
and cleaned up. Notify the Caddo Parish Public
Works Department at 318-226-6930 or cell 318-
344-7157 for further information.
The Shreveport Sun
September 17 and 24, 2020
CADDO PARISH
COMMISSION
LEGAL NOTICE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 30
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, PARISH OF
CADDO, LOUISIANA. Notice is hereby given of
violation(s) of Chapter 30, Section 30-21 and 30-
52 of the Code of Ordinances, Parish of Caddo.
The property is a residential locality at 9640 Peli-
can Lodge Road, Vivian, LA. Geographical num-
ber 201608-000-0043-00 and owned by Mary
Hamilton Jorden of 1833 Jenkins Street, Shreve-
port, LA. and Gertrude Hamilton and Marie Fort
of 1833 Jenkins Street, Shreveport, LA. This is the
FINAL NOTICE after an inspection of the prop-
erty indicating violation(s) of an abandoned struc-
ture and trash and junk scattered around property.
Any interested party must attend the Property Stan-
dards Board meeting on 19 October 2020 at
2:00pm being held at 505 Travis Street, Shreve-
port, Louisiana in the Government Chambers, and
show cause why the structure or structures should
not be condemned and subsequently demolished.
Notify the Caddo Parish Public Works Department
at 318-226-6930 cell 318-344-7157 or in person at
505 Travis Street, Suite 820, Shreveport, Louisiana
for further information.
The Shreveport Sun
September 17 and 24, 2020
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CADDO PARISH
COMMISSION
LEGAL NOTICE OF PROPOSED CONDEMNA-
TION AND DEMOLITION PURSUANT TO
CHAPTER 30 OF THE
Job CODE OF ORDI-
NANCES, PARISH OF
Opening! CADDO, LOUISIANA.
LSU Shreveport Notice is hereby given
seeks applicants for of the proposed con-
demnation and demoli-
College of
tion of the residential
Business housing structure lo-
Accreditation cated at 1370 Barron
Coordinator. Road, Keithville,
For details visit: Louisiana. Geographical
www.lsus.edu/jobs number 161427-001-
AA/EOE 0051-00 and owned by
The Shreveport Sun Robert Butcher of 1370
Thurs., Sept. 24, 2020 Barron Road, Kei-
thville, Louisiana. The First Notice was sent out Date: August 4, 2020 dow in which an agenda could be challenged. He Zoom teleconference, with Vice-President John-
on 18 April 2019 and the second notice on 25 June /s/Mario Chavez Caddo also believes that it is too early to file a lawsuit. He son, presiding, and the following members in at-
2019 after an inspection of the property indicating Parish Commission President suggested that the Legal Department have discus- tendance, constituting a quorum: Commissioners
violation(s) of an abandoned building that is falling sions with other organizations to see if there is an Atkins, Burrell, Cawthorne, Chavez, Epperson,
apart and high grass and junk throughout the prop- NOTICE OF INTENT interest in a group filing a lawsuit. He also believes Gage-Watts, Hopkins, Jackson, Johnson, Lazarus,
erty. In addition, there are also two inoperable ve- that the next meeting would be a better time to de- Taliaferro, and Young (12). ABSENT: (0).
hicles on the property. The previous Board At this time, the Commission Clerk read aloud the cide whether or not the Commission should sue.
meetings were rescheduled and any interested following Notice of Intent: The invocation was given by Mr. Epperson, and
party must attend the Property Standards Board Mr. Taliaferro wanted to know if a lawsuit is pur- Mr. Atkins led the Commission in the Pledge of Al-
meeting on 19 October 2020 at 2:00 pm being held Notice is hereby given that the Caddo Parish Com- sued, would it be for the Commissioners who wish legiance.
at 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana in the mission of Caddo Parish, Louisiana (the “Parish”), not to attend an in-person meeting. Attorney Fra-
Government Chambers, and show cause why the plans to consider ordinances to adopt (levy) the zier pointed out that the directive is not a directive AGENDA ADDITIONS
structure or structures should not be condemned Parish’s ad valorem tax millages for properties from the Governor’s Office, but a change in the
and subsequently demolished and cleaned up. No- within the Parish of Caddo, at the meeting on law. She also cautioned that the Commission It was moved by Mr. Burrell, seconded by Mr. Ep-
tify the Caddo Parish Public Works Department at Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 3:30 p.m. at the should following the law according to items being person, to expand the agenda to request to author-
318-226-6930 or cell at 318-344-7157 for further Government Plaza Building, 505 Travis Street, placed on the agenda within those three categories ize the Parish Administrator to inform the Caddo
information. Shreveport, Louisiana or via teleconference in ac- while simultaneously filing a legal action. Mr. Tal- Registrar of Voters to authorize and establish an
The Shreveport Sun cordance with La R.S. 42:17.1. At this meeting, the iaferro agreed. He said that it is safe to go along Early Voting Satellite location at 3015 Greenwood
September 17 and 24, 2020 Parish will consider adoption of its General Pur- with it and challenge it later. Attorney Frazier ad- Dr. Shreveport, LA 71109 “Louisiana State Exhibit
639-20 pose Millages, Special Purpose Millages, and Debt vised that the Commission continue their meetings Museum” and add it under New Business.
CADDO PARISH Service Millage. The Parish will also consider per the directives of the statute until a legal opinion
COMMISSION adoption of the values fixed or to be fixed by the or legal ruling is rendered otherwise. Mr. Burrell said that this location should be pre-
LEGAL NOTICE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 30 Louisiana Tax Commission on all assessments for pared for the 2020 early voting period for the pres-
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, PARISH OF railways and other public service corporations and Mr. Burrell referred back to the example he gave idential election beginning October 20 and ending
CADDO, LOUISIANA. Notice is hereby given of consider setting the assessments of property clas- earlier with a councilman in Alexandria being al- October 27. He is recommending this location be-
violation(s) of Chapter 30, Section 30-21 and 30- sified as timberlands. lowed to meet via Zoom due to underlying condi- cause it is located in the city, but also the western
52 of the Code of Ordinances, Parish of Caddo. tions and age. He said that due the federal judge portion of the city. Mr. Burrell also mentioned that
The property is a residential locality at 9634 Peli- ORDINANCES (for intro by title) saying it was a special exception, the councilman there is adequate parking available. He also said
can Lodge Road, Vivian, LA. Geographical num- is allowed to participate via teleconference. He ex- that it would be able to house people in case of in-
ber 201608-000-0042-00 and owned by Gertrude • Ordinance No. 5963 of 2020, an ordinance to set plained that it should be the same for the Commis- clement weather. Mr. Burrell also pointed out that
Hamilton in C/O Marie Fort of 1833 Jenkins the General Purpose and Special Purpose Millages sion because some of the Commissioners are over the location would be easily accessible to those
Street, Shreveport, LA. This is the FINAL NO- for providing for millage rate adjustments, as al- the age of 65, have underlying conditions, and are who ride public transportation.
lowed by Article VII, Section 23 of the Louisiana minorities. He pointed out that the data being re-
TICE after an inspection of the property indicating
violation(s) of a abandoned structure and trash and Constitution of 1974 and LA R.S. 47:1705 (B), leased to the public states that African-Americans At this time, Mr. Johnson opened the floor for pub-
levying and imposing taxes and assessments for are 70% more affected than others, which adds an- lic comments.
junk scattered around property. Any interested
party must attend the Property Standards Board 2020 on all the property subject to taxation in the other concern.
Parish of Caddo, and to otherwise provide with re- Ms. Jon Glover called in and gave the following
meeting on 19 October 2020 at 2:00pm being held
at 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana in the spect thereto Attorney Frazier explained that the Silver Opinion statement:
is because Mr. Silver filed a personal action against
Government Chambers, and show cause why the
structure or structures should not be condemned • Ordinance No. 5964 of 2020, an ordinance set- his council saying that they were not allowing him I was trying to get an understanding as to who had
ting the assessment of property classified as tim- accommodations under the American Disabilities the authority to add new locations for early voting.
and subsequently demolished. Notify the Caddo
Parish Public Works Department at 318-226-6930 berlands and to instruct the Assessor to include said Act & Rehabilitation Act. She also pointed out that Is it you, the Parish? Or do you have to get ap-
assessment on the tax roll of the Parish of Caddo lawsuit was filed prior to the Governor’s procla- proval from the State? Thank you.
cell 318-344-7157 or in person at 505 Travis
Street, Suite 820, Shreveport, Louisiana for further for the year 2020, and to otherwise provide with mation regarding the pandemic and Zoom meet-
respect thereto ings. It had not considered Act 302, except to There being no one else to speak for or against the
information.
The Shreveport Sun mention that Act 302 passed after the lawsuit agenda addition, Mr. Johnson closed the public
• Ordinance No. 5965 of 2020, an ordinance to began. She further explained that Mr. Silver’s law- hearing.
September 17 and 24, 2020
638-20 adopt the values fixed, or to be fixed, by the suit is not regarding Act 302. The very first para-
Louisiana Tax Commission on all assessments for graph of the opinion, before the court is a motion At this time, Mr. Burrell’s motion failed, as shown
CADDO PARISH railways and other public service corporations, and for preliminary injunction filed by Harris Silver,
by the following roll call
COMMISSION to instruct the Assessor to extend such assessments Alexandria City Councilmember, who represents
votes: AYES: Commis-
LEGAL NOTICE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 30 and values on the tax roll of the Parish of Caddo District 4 for Alexandria, Louisiana. Mr. Silver is
sioners Burrell,
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, PARISH OF for the year 2020, and to otherwise provide with 98 years old and suffers from significant inopera-
Cawthorne, Chavez, Ep-
CADDO, LOUISIANA. Notice is hereby given of respect thereto ble aortic valve disease and systolic heart failure
person, Gage-Watts,
violation(s) of Chapter 30, Section 30-21 and 30- and has a permanent pacemaker. He contends that
Johnson, and Young (7).
52 of the Code of Ordinances, Parish of Caddo. • Ordinance No. 5966 of 2020, an ordinance set- these medical conditions which substantially limit
NAYS: Commissioners
The property is a residential locality at 6333 Pres- ting the Parish Millage for the purpose of paying the operation of his cardiovascular system, and his
Atkins, Hopkins,
ident Lane, Keithville, LA. Geographical number principal and interest, due in 2020 on outstanding reliance on a pacemaker to regulate his cardiovas-
Lazarus, and Taliaferro
161523-003-0010-00 and owned by Robyn Wal- Parish Bond Issues and to instruct the Assessor to culr system render him disabled is defined by title
(4). ABSENT: Commis- PUBLIC NOTICE
lace Foster and Kristopher A. Foster of 6333 Pres- include said millage on the tax roll of the Parish of two of the American with Disabilities Act, and sec-
sioner Jackson (1). AB- I, MICHAEL Joseph
ident Lane, Keithville, LA. This is the FINAL Caddo for the year 2020, and to otherwise provide tion 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. That’s what that
STAIN: None (0). DURALL Sr, have
NOTICE after an inspection of the property indi- with respect thereto lawsuit is about, she said. Attorney Frazier also
been convicted of
cated violation(s) of an abandoned trailer that is pointed out that if any Commissioner has a disabil- It was moved by Mr. 14:42.1 - Forcible
burnt up and junk and a fallen tree on the property. • Ordinance No. 5967 of 2020, an ordinance ity that they can certify, then they would be able to
Epperson, seconded by Rape. MY AD-
Any interested party must attend the Property Stan- amending the Budget of Estimated Revenues & rely on Silver, certifying a disability for a Commis-
Mr. Johnson, to expand DRESS IS 213 E
dards Board meeting on 19 October 2020 at Expenditures for the General Fund for the year sioner to participate in any kind of meeting via
the agenda to request Louisiana Ave Vivian,
2:00pm being held at 505 Travis Street, Shreve- 2020 to provide an appropriation for COVID-19 electronic means.
that the Parish Attorney LA 71082, Caddo
port, Louisiana in the Government Chambers, and testing sites and small business support by issuing
would immediately ini- County.
show cause why the structure or structures should “COVID Kits” and to otherwise provide with re- Attorney Frazier pointed out that Act 302 has three
tiate appropriate action The Shreveport Sun
not be condemned and subsequently demolished. spect thereto. different categories an item must meet in order to
to file a lawsuit on be- September 17 and
Notify the Caddo Parish Public Works Department be placed on the agenda for a teleconference meet-
half of the Caddo Parish 24, 2020
at 318-226-6930 cell 318-344-7157 or in person at NEW BUSINESS ing. She said that the Commission can do the day
Commission for an in- 655-20
505 Travis Street, Suite 820, Shreveport, Louisiana to day business, and that business has to have a
junction suspending the
for further information. It was moved by Mr. Epperson, seconded by Mr. deadline that needs to be met. The presiding officer
intent of Act. 302 en-
The Shreveport Sun Burrell, that Resolution No. 58 of 2020, a resolu- has to certify that the agenda items meet one of the
acted by the Louisiana
September 17 and 24, 2020 tion electing to hold meetings pursuant to Section three categories as defined by statute. If it does not
637-20 17.1 of Title 42 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, meet one of those categories, it may end up for the
CADDO PARISH and otherwise providing with respect thereto be courts to decides. Nobody is going to be hauled off
COMMISSION adopted. to jail, she said, but there are simple penalties, such
LEGAL NOTICE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 30 as actions taken can be void.
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, PARISH OF Mr. Epperson considers this to be relevant in deal-
CADDO, LOUISIANA. Notice is hereby given of ing with the COVID-19 issue. Mr. Burrell understood what Attorney Frazier ex-
PUBLIC NOTICE
violation(s) of Chapter 30, Section 30-21 and 30- plained, but pointed out that Act 302 does not say
I, John Edward But-
52 of the Code of Ordinances, Parish of Caddo. Mr. Atkins stated that he is not checking the reso- anything about a Commissioner needing to certify
ton, have been con-
The property is a residential locality at 5126 Pine lution’s relevancy. He just wanted to ensure that that they were disabled. He also mentioned that the
PUBLIC NOTICE victed of 14:92 (A)(7)
Hill Road, Shreveport, LA. Geographical number the resolution is appropriate with respect to some CDC Guidelines does not say that either, but it
I, Howard Craig - CONTRIBUTING
181406-008-0001-00 and owned by Douglas Ter- of the legal issues regarding when the Commission does state that if a person is over 65 and has an un-
Scott, SCOTTY TO THE DELIN-
rell of P.O. Box 931, Blanchard, LA. This is the can and cannot do teleconference meetings. derlying condition. Attorney Frazier agreed with
Scott, have been con- QUENCY OF JUVE-
FINAL NOTICE after an inspection of the prop- this statement, but explained that based on what
victed of 288(c)(1) - NILES PERFORM
erty indicated violation(s) of an abandoned trailer Attorney Frazier said that it is her understanding Mr. Silver filed a suit on says that an individual
Lewd and Lacivious SEXUALLY IM-
that is falling apart. There is also a shed that is that this resolution declares the Commission is would have to certify that they are to be able to get
Acts with a Child 14 MORAL ACTS;
falling apart and junk scattered around property meeting under La RS 42:17.1, under the telecon- unlimited telephonic communications in a meeting,
or 15 years old; 14:81 15:542 - Failure to
with high grass and vegetation taking over the ference agenda with the three categories for items no matter the subject. Mr. Burrell wanted to know
- Indecent Behavior Register/Notify as a
property. Any interested party must attend the to be placed on the agenda. She also said that this how that would apply to Act 302. Attorney Frazier
would be for the remainder of the month. Mr. explained that it is not codified in that, but is cod- with Juveniles. MY Sex Offender. MY
Property Standards Board meeting on 19 October
Atkins said that he does not have an issue with it, ified in the American Disabilities Act. ADDRESS IS 2718 ADDRESS IS 5329
2020 at 2:00pm being held at 505 Travis Street,
as long as it is legal to do so. Attorney Frazier said College Street SUSSEX AVE
Shreveport, Louisiana in the Government Cham-
that it would a meeting pursuant to the statute sim- Call for the Question by Mr. Epperson, seconded Shreveport, LA SHREVEPORT, LA
bers, and show cause why the structure or struc-
ilar to this one. by Mr. Jackson. Motion carried, as shown by the 71104, Caddo 71108, Caddo
tures should not be condemned and subsequently
following roll call votes: AYES: Commissioners County. County.
demolished. Notify the Caddo Parish Public Works The Shreveport Sun The Shreveport Sun
Department at 318-226-6930 cell 318-344-7157 or Mr. Young said that Legal has alerted us to a new Atkins, Burrell, Cawthorne, Chavez, Epperson,
September 17 and September 17 and
in person at 505 Travis Street, Suite 820, Shreve- rule that governs our online meetings, and the new Gage-Watts, Hopkins, Jackson, Johnson, Lazarus,
24, 2020 249, 2020
port, Louisiana for further information. rule has specifications. He further explained that Taliaferro, and Young (12). NAYS: None (0). AB-
654-20 656-20
The Shreveport Sun the Commission would just meet online with a lim- SENT: None (0). ABSTAIN: None (0).
September 17 and 24, 2020 ited agenda. He also said that the Commission
636-20 could utilize the Communiques section to discuss At this time, Mr. Jackson’s substitute motion
plans and issues that they are facing. Mr. Young failed, as shown by the following roll call votes:
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE said that they would have an unrestricted agenda AYES: Commissioners Burrell, Cawthorne, Epper-
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION when they start meeting in the Chambers again. son, Gage-Watts, Jackson, and Johnson (6). NAYS:
HELD ON THE 6TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2020 Commissioners Atkins, Chavez, Hopkins, Lazarus,
The Caddo Parish Commission met in legal and Mr. Young also said that there is a clause in the act Taliaferro, and Young (6). ABSENT: None (0).
regular session, on the above date, at 3:30 p.m., in that advises them on how to challenge the rule, if ABSTAIN: None (0).
the Government Chambers, with President Chavez, they choose to do so. He said that there are other
presiding, and the following members in atten- organizations who have objected this act to the At this time, Mr. Epperson’s original motion PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE
dance: Commissioners Atkins, Chavez, Hopkins, Governor. He said that there are other plaintiffs, failed, as shown by the following roll call votes: I, QUANTAVIOUS I, Ezekiel Lekeith
Lazarus, and Taliaferro (5). ABSENT: Commis- and if the Commission wishes, they could partici- AYES: Commissioners Epperson and Young (2). MASON, have been Bryant, have been
sioners Burrell, Cawthorne, Epperson, Gage-Watts, pate in a lawsuit. In the meantime I think it would NAYS: Commissioners Atkins, Burrell, convicted of 14:80 - convicted of 14:80 -
Jackson, Johnson, and Young (7). be fine for us to restrict ourselves to the legal top- Cawthorne, Chavez, Gage-Watts, Hopkins, Jack- Carnal knowledge of Carnal knowledge of
ics, he said. son, Johnson, Lazarus, and Taliaferro (10). AB- a juvenile. a juvenile. My ad-
The Commission did not achieve a quorum, so the SENT: None (0). ABSTAIN: None (0). My address is 3204 dress is 10550 COOK
meeting was adjourned. Mr. Young also pointed out that the law says that Gorton RD SHreve- RD Lot 94, BETH-
Michelle Nations, the President has the authority to name an agenda CITIZENS COMMENTS port, LA 71119, ANY, LA 71007,
Assistant Commission Clerk item as appropriate under the Emergency Video Caddo County. Caddo County.
Mario Chavez Meeting Rule. Mr. Joseph Notcha called in with the following The Shreveport Sun The Shreveport Sun
President comment: September 17 and September 17 and
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING Mr. Jackson said that he will be voting no on this 24, 2020 24, 2020
OF THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION resolution. He said that it confines the Commis- I’m just curious as to why y’all cannot meet in 650-20 648-20
HELD ON AUGUST 6, 2020 sion. He also thinks that the definitions are subjec- person. And also, what have y’all done for the
The Caddo Parish Commission met in legal and tive and allows one person to be subjective. If you community besides [inaudible] of things. And why
special session on the above date at 1:00 p.m. via tell me that the items that are put on the agenda, don’t I have recycling pick up here for a few
ZOOM teleconference, with President Chavez, are not of emerging issues, who is to define what weeks. Is that because of Republic? Or is that be-
presiding, and the following members in atten- is emerging issue for District 3, he said, I represent cause of y’all failed to do it? I think it’d be a great
dance, constituting a quorum: Commissioners District 3. Mr. Jackson does not see where the state idea for you all to all just quit your jobs. And the
Atkins, Burrell, Cawthorne, Chavez, Epperson, law that was enacted creates this restriction. He be- little salary y’all are getting combined would fix at
Hopkins, Jackson, Johnson, Lazarus, Taliaferro, lieves that it was interpreted incorrectly. He also least one street at year. Y’all could start around
and Young (11). ABSENT: Commissioner Gage- said that it is Legal’s responsibility to give the Peach Street area, then work your way towards
Watts (1). Commissioners the black and white letter of the downtown. I mean just one street a year. Y’all this PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE
law, but it is up to the Commission body to deter- is [inaudible] avenue. Downtown is about to be a I, William Carey I, Anthony Tony Bro-
The invocation was given by Mr. Hopkins, and mine what goes on the agenda. He does not believe mess. You got the DOTD diverting traffic to Scriber, have been cato, have been con-
Mr. Atkins led the Commission in the Pledge of Al- that the agenda should be restricted. Bossier. I don’t see why we keep electing all of convicted of 14:80 - victed of 14:80 -
legiance. y’all into office, and y’all are literally getting noth- Carnal knowledge of Carnal knowledge of
Mr. Jackson gave examples of different organiza- ing done. a juvenile. MY AD- a juvenile .
CERTIFICATE OF TELECONFERENCE tions who are meeting via Zoom and considering DRESS IS 520 My address is 7269
items which are not COVID related, i.e. Orleans There being no further business to come before the HURON ST BLANCHARD
WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of Parish, Baton Rouge School Board, etc. body, the meeting was adjourned at 2:08 p.m. SHREVEPORT, LA FURRH RD
Louisiana has declared a statewide Public Health The Shreveport Sun 71106, Caddo SHREVEPORT, LA
emergency, inclusive of Caddo Parish, in Procla- Mr. Burrell gave the Commission an example of a September 24, 2020 County. 71107, Caddo
mation Number 25 JBE 2020; and, man in Alexandria who is 98 years old serving on 659-20 The Shreveport Sun County.
a board. He said that there was a federal ruling say- September 17 and The Shreveport Sun
ing that they could not force that individual to meet MINUTES OF A SPECIAL SESSION 24, 2020 September 17 and
WHEREAS, the Governor, has further extended
in person due to his underlying conditions and age. OF THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSON 653-20 24, 2020
that declaration via Proclamations Number 96 JBE
Mr. Burrell feels that some of the Commissioners HELD ON THE 18TH DAY OF AUGUST, 652-20
2020 and Number 97 JBE 2020; and
would meet these guidelines due to being over the 2020
WHEREAS, R.S. 42:17.1 allows members of po- age of 65. He also feels that the situation in Alexan- The Caddo Parish Commission met in a Special
litical subdivisions to participate in its meetings dria could apply to the Commission meetings. Mr. Session, on the above date, at 3:30 p.m., in the
electronically under certain limited circumstances. Burrell is concerned with possibly catching the Government Chambers, 505 Travis Street, Shreve-
virus if they are to meet in person. He requested port, with Mr. Chavez, presiding, and the following
THEREFORE, in accordance with the Provisions that the Legal department file a lawsuit. Mr. John- members in attendance: Commissioners Atkins,
of R.S. 42:17.1, the presiding officer of the Caddo son suggested that Mr. Burrell get back on the Chavez, Hopkins, Lazarus, and Taliaferro (5). AB-
board to form a motion. SENT: Commissioners Burrell, Cawthorne, Epper-
Parish Commission hereby certifies that this meet-
son, Gage-Watts, Jackson, Johnson, and Young (7).
ing is to address matters that are: Substitute motion by Mr. Jackson, seconded by PUBLIC NOTICE
Mr. Burrell, to continue meeting via Zoom with a There was no quorum, so the meeting was ad- I, Shannon Michael PUBLIC NOTICE
(a) directly related to the public Commission’s re- Keener, have been I, Derrick Dewayne
sponse to the Coronavirus Pandemic and are criti-
full agenda and have the Legal Department re- journed at 3:32 p.m.
convicted of West, have been con-
search avenues for legal means to challenge Act Michelle Nations,
cal to the health, safety, or welfare of the public. 302. 36990013 - victed of14:42.1 -
Assistant Commission Clerk
Mario Chavez, President
21.11(a)(2) PC - Inde- Forcible Rape (at-
(b) that if they are delayed will cause curtailment Mr. Jackson explained that the agenda items cency w/Child Ex- tempted).
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of vital public services or severe economic dislo- would not include special resolutions or special poses. MY ADDRESS
September 24, 2020
cation and hardship. proclamation, but ordinances that the Commission My address is 15302 IS2531 CRESWELL
would normally consider that deal with the day to 660-20
AVE, Apt. 22A,
1/2 Harrison Road
(c) critical to continuation of the business of the day aspects of Caddo Parish that is done on a nor- MINUTES OF THE MEETING Mira, LA 71044, SHREVEPORT, LA
Commission and that are not able to be postponed mal basis. He reiterated that the agenda would not OF THECADDO PARISH COMMISSION Caddo County . 71104, Caddo County .
to a meeting held in accordance with the other pro- include the special proclamations or special reso- HELD ON THE 20TH DAY OF AUGUST, The Shreveport Sun The Shreveport Sun
visions of Open Meetings Law due to a legal re- lutions. 2020 Septembrt 17 and September 17 and
quirement or other deadline that cannot be The Caddo Parish Commission met in legal and 24, 2020 24, 2020
postponed or delayed by the public body. Mr. Young mentioned that there is a 60-day win- regular session, on the above date, at 3:30 p.m., via 649-20 651-20