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Shreveport public meetings in 2022

11 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Sat Dec 31, 2022 · 08:00 AM

December 31, 2022 ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Council to vote on mayor and council salary increases

The City Council will consider ordinances to increase the salaries of the mayor and council members, along with budget amendments and a property use agreement with Red River Bend, LLC. The meeting also includes a street name change and updates to parking and contract rules.

✓ Decided: City Council approves budget amendments for capital improvements and general funds

The City Council adopted three ordinances to amend 2022 budgets, including a significant shift in water and sewer infrastructure funding. Several other resolutions and ordinances regarding city salaries and property use were postponed to January 10, 2023.

🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nickelson, to approve the minutes of the Administrative Conference and the Council meeting, Thursday, December 22, 2022. Motion approved by the…
4 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Jackson yea · Green. yea
motion by Councilman Nickelson, seconded by Councilman Jackson, to place on the next regular agenda and postpone action until January 10, 2023. Motion approved by the following vote:
10 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilwoman Fuller, seconded by Councilman Nickelson, to place on the next regular agenda and postpone action until January 10, 2023. Motion approved by the following vote:
5 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Bowman, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor, to place on the next regular agenda and postpone action until February 14, 2023. Motion approved by the following vote:
5 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Nickelson, seconded by Councilman Bowman, to withdraw. Motion approved by the following vote:
5 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bowman, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
5 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Bowman, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
3 yea
Taylor Councilmen Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
8 yea
Taylor Councilmen Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Nickelson, seconded by Councilman Bowman, to place on the next regular agenda and postpone action until January 10, 2023. Motion approved by the following vote:
10 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bowman, to place on the next regular agenda and postpone action until January 10, 2023. Motion approved by the following vote:
5 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor, to remove Resolution No. 166 of 2021 from the table to place on the next regular agenda and postpone action until January 10, 2023. Motion…
5 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
Sat Dec 31, 2022 · 12:00 PM

December 31, 2022 Organizational Meeting

Shreveport City Council organizational meeting to elect officers

The Shreveport City Council will hold an organizational meeting to elect its officers, including Chairman, Vice Chairman, Clerk of Council, and Chief Deputy Clerk of Council. The meeting includes call to order, invocation, roll call, public comments, and remarks by the presiding officer.

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✓ Decided: City Council elects James Green as Chairman and Tabatha Taylor as Vice-Chairman

The City Council held an organizational meeting to elect its officers for 2023. The council appointed a Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Clerk of Council, and Chief Deputy Clerk of Council.

🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilman Taliaferro, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to elect Councilman Boucher as Chairman of the City Council for 2023. Motion failed by the following vote:
4 nay
Taylor nay · Jackson nay · Green nay · Bowman. nay
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor, to elect Councilman Green as Chairman of the City Council for 2023. Motion approved by the following vote:
7 yea
Taylor yea · Jackson yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Jackson yea · Bowman. yea
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor, to elect Councilwoman Taylor as Vice-Chairman of the City Council for 2023. Motion approved by the following vote:
6 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
Motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to elect Kendra Joseph, Clerk of Council for the Shreveport City Council. Motion approved by the following vote:
7 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
Motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to elect LaTonya Bogan, Chief Deputy Clerk of Council for the Shreveport City Council. Motion approved by the following vote:
7 yea
Taylor yea · Brooks yea · Taliaferro yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
Thu Dec 22, 2022 · 03:00 PM

December 22, 2022 Administrative Conference and City Council Meeting

Council to vote on oil/gas lease, street dedication, and budget amendments

The Shreveport City Council will consider resolutions authorizing an oil, gas, and mineral lease on city property, dedicating a street block in honor of Fred A. Caldwell Sr., and allocating funds to nonprofits from the 2023 Riverfront Development fund. They will also introduce ordinances to raise the mayor's and council members' salaries and amend budgets for capital improvements, the convention center hotel, and the general fund.

✓ Decided: City Council allocates $150,000 to 10 non-profit organizations

The City Council approved funding for 10 non-profit organizations and authorized a request for public bids on an oil, gas, and mineral lease. The council also dedicated a block of Rockwell Place in honor of Fred A. Caldwell, Sr. and confirmed several executive appointments.

🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nickelson, to approve the minutes of the Administrative Conference meeting, Monday, December 12, 2022, and the Council meeting, Tuesday, December…
4 yea
Taylor yea · Nickelson yea · Jackson yea · Green. yea
Motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bowman, to confirm the above-mentioned executive appointments. Motion approved by the following vote:
5 yea
Taylor yea · Nickelson yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
Motion by Councilman Nickelson, seconded by Councilman Bowman, to adopt Amendment No. 1 to Resolution No. 141 of 2022. Motion approved by the following vote:
5 yea
Taylor yea · Nickelson yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Bowman, seconded by Councilman Nickelson, to adopt Resolution No. 141 of 2022 as amended. Motion approved by the following vote:
5 yea
Taylor yea · Nickelson yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Nickelson, seconded by Councilman Bowman, to withdraw. Motion approved by the following vote:
5 yea
Taylor yea · Nickelson yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Bowman, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
9 yea
Taylor yea · Nickelson yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Bowman, seconded by Councilman Nickelson, to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote:
5 yea
Taylor yea · Nickelson yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
5 yea
Taylor yea · Nickelson yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Nickelson, seconded by Councilman Bowman, to postpone until January 10, 2023. Motion approved by the following vote:
5 yea
Taylor yea · Nickelson yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jackson, to postpone until December 31, 2022. Motion approved by the following vote:
10 yea
Taylor yea · Nickelson yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Nickelson yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Jackson, to postpone until December 31, 2022. Motion approved by the following vote:
5 yea
Taylor yea · Nickelson yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor, to postpone until December 31, 2022. Motion approved by the following vote:
5 yea
Taylor yea · Nickelson yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
Motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nickelson, to go into executive session. Motion approved by the following vote:
5 yea
Taylor yea · Nickelson yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
Tue Dec 13, 2022 · 03:00 PM

December 13, 2022 City Council Meeting

Council to adopt 2023 budgets and vote on annexation, zoning changes

The Shreveport City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on annexing property in Caddo Parish (Ordinance 193 of 2022). The council is also set to adopt the 2023 budgets for multiple city funds, including the General Fund, Capital Projects Fund, and Water and Sewerage Fund. Other items include final passage of ordinances on political sign regulations, a residential rental property registration program, and several zoning reclassifications.

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✓ Decided: Shreveport City Council adopts 2023 budgets and several 2022 budget amendments

The City Council approved the 2023 General Fund and multiple enterprise fund budgets. It also passed several ordinances amending 2022 budgets and approved the annexation of a 69.981 acre parcel. Legal retainers for water service litigation and planning commission matters were also authorized.

🗳️ How they voted (51 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilman Nickelson, seconded by Councilman Jackson, to approve the minutes of the Administrative Conference and the Council meeting, Friday, November 18, 2022. Motion approved by the…
5 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Bowman. yea
Motion by Councilman Nickelson, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor, to postpone the above mentioned executive appointments. Motion approved by the following vote:
4 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Jackson yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Nickelson, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor, to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote:
4 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Jackson yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bowman, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
14 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Jackson yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nickelson, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
55 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nickelson, to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote:
10 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Bowman. yea
Motion by Councilman Nickelson, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor, to adopt Amendment No. 1 to Resolution No. 145 of 2022. Motion approved by the following vote:
5 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Nickelson, seconded by Councilman Bowman, to adopt Resolution No. 145 of 2022 as amended. Motion approved by the following vote:
5 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilwoman Fuller, seconded by Councilman Nickelson, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
5 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Bowman, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
5 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Nickelson, seconded by Councilman Bowman, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
5 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Nickelson, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
15 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilman Jackson, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
4 yea
Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Bowman. yea
Motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilman Nickelson, to adopt Amendment No. 1 to Ordinance No. 197 of 2022. Motion approved by the following vote:
5 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Bowman. yea
Motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilman Nickelson, to adopt Ordinance No. 197 of 2022 as amended. Motion approved by the following vote:
5 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Nickelson, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
5 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Nickelson, seconded by Councilman Jackson, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
5 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
5 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Nickelson, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
5 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jackson, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
10 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Bowman. yea
Mon Dec 12, 2022 · 03:00 PM

December 12, 2022 Administrative Conference Meeting

Shreveport City Council to adopt 2023 budgets and consider annexation

The Shreveport City Council will hold an Administrative Conference on December 12 and a Regular Meeting on December 13, 2022. The council is set to adopt the 2023 budgets for multiple city funds, including the General Fund, Water and Sewerage Fund, and Airport Enterprise Fund. A public hearing is scheduled on an ordinance to annex property in Caddo Parish. The council will also consider resolutions authorizing an oil and gas mineral lease, accepting an $85,276.80 donation for the Fire Department, and approving a demolition permit at 1504 Peabody Street.

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✓ Decided: City Council sets agenda for December 13 meeting

The City Council held an administrative conference to establish the agenda for the following day's meeting. No substantive legislative decisions were made during this session.

Fri Nov 18, 2022 · 03:00 PM

November 18, 2022 Administrative Conference and City Council Meeting

Council to vote on annexation, zoning changes, and 2023 budgets

The Shreveport City Council will hold a public hearing on annexing property in Caddo Parish and vote on multiple ordinances including zoning changes, budget amendments, and a short-term rental ordinance. The meeting also includes final adoption of 2023 budgets for the General Fund, Capital Projects, and other funds.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves short-term rental standards and multiple budget amendments

The City Council adopted an ordinance establishing special exception use approval standards for short-term rental properties. The council also approved several budget amendments for capital projects, general funds, and park expansions, and confirmed Kristina Douglas as a hearing officer.

🗳️ How they voted (20 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nickelson, to approve the minutes of the Administrative Conference and the Council meeting, Monday, November 7, 2022. Motion approved by the…
3 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Green. yea
Motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to add Ordinance No. 215 of 2022 to the agenda. Motion approved by the following vote:
4 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Green. yea
Motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to postpone the public hearing until December 13, 2022. Motion approved by the following vote:
4 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Green. yea
Motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bowman, to add the 2023 Proposed Budget hearing to the agenda. Councilman Green asked those in attendance if there was anyone present to speak in…
5 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bowman, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
5 yea
Taylor yea · Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Bowman, seconded by Councilman Taylor, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
5 yea
Taylor yea · Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilman Nickelson, to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote:
5 yea
Taylor yea · Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Bowman, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote:
10 yea
Taylor yea · Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Bowman, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor, to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote:
10 yea
Taylor yea · Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilman Bowman, to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote:
10 yea
Taylor yea · Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Bowman, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
10 yea
Taylor yea · Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
Motion by Councilman Nickelson, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to adopt Amendment No. 1 to Ordinance No. 157 of 2022. Motion approved by the following vote:
4 yea
Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
Motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilman Nickelson, to adopt Ordinance No. 157 of 2022 as amended. Motion approved by the following vote:
4 yea
Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Bowman, seconded by Councilman Nickelson, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
60 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Bowman, seconded by Councilman Green, to postpone until February 14, 2023. Motion approved by the following vote:
5 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Bowman, seconded by Councilman Nickelson, to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote:
15 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
Motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nickelson, to remove the proposed executive appointment from the table for consideration. Motion approved by the following vote:
6 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
Motion by Councilman Bowman, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor, to approve the executive appointment of Kristina Douglas as Hearing Officer for Electronic Traffic Enforcement. Motion approved by the…
6 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
Motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bowman, to remove the 2023 Budget Ordinances from the table to be placed on the December 13, 2022, regular agenda. Motion approved by the…
6 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
Motion by Councilman Nickelson, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor, to go into executive session. Motion approved by the following vote:
6 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
Mon Nov 7, 2022 · 03:00 PM

November 7, 2022 Administrative Conference and City Council Meeting

Council to consider 2023 budgets, rental registration, and zoning changes

The Shreveport City Council will hold an administrative conference and regular meeting to discuss and vote on a wide range of items, including multiple 2023 fund budgets, a residential rental property registration program, and several zoning and ordinance changes. The agenda also includes resolutions to waive fees for a food bank construction, accept a donation for the fire department, and authorize legal retainer agreements. Several items are tabled from previous meetings, and an executive session is scheduled for a pending lawsuit.

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✓ Decided: Council waives permit fees for Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana

The City Council approved a fee waiver for a new food pantry building and confirmed a new appointment to the Downtown Development Authority. Several budget ordinances and a short-term rental ordinance were postponed.

🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilman Nickelson, seconded by Councilman Jackson, to approve the minutes of the Administrative Conference, Monday, October 24, 2022, and the Council meeting, Tuesday, October 25, 2022…
4 yea
Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green. yea
Motion by Councilman Bowman, seconded by Councilman Nickelson, to approve the executive appointment of Dr. Chelette Holden to the Downtown Development Authority. Motion approved by the following vote:
6 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilwoman Fuller, seconded by Councilman Nickelson, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
6 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Nickelson, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote:
6 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
6 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Bowman, seconded by Councilman Nickelson, to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote:
6 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Nickelson, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor, to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote:
6 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Bowman, seconded by Councilman Nickelson, to postpone Ordinance No(s). 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188 and 189 of 2022 until November 18, 2022. Motion…
6 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
Tue Oct 25, 2022 · 03:00 PM

October 25, 2022 City Council Meeting

Shreveport City Council to adopt 2023 budgets and amend UDC for short-term rentals

The Shreveport City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 25, 2022, to consider adopting 20 budgets for fiscal year 2023, including the General Fund, Capital Projects, and enterprise funds. The council will also vote on final passage of ordinances to update the Unified Development Code for political signs and short-term rental regulations, and amend fees for false alarms and electronic traffic enforcement. Several resolutions and budget amendments for 2022 are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves multiple budget amendments and public safety projects

The City Council adopted several ordinances to amend 2022 budgets for the General Fund, Capital Fund, and other enterprise funds. Key approvals include funding for new fire stations, police headquarters, and street lighting. The Council also authorized a request for public bids on mineral leases in District G.

🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilman Nickelson, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor, to approve the minutes of the Administrative Conference and Monday, October 10, 2022, and the Council meeting, Tuesday, October 11…
5 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green. yea
Motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jackson, to have the November 8, 2022, meeting be changed to November 7, 2022, for a combined Administrative Conference and City Council meeting…
6 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
Motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bowman, to table the executive appointment of Kristina Douglas as Hearing Officer for Electronic Traffic Enforcement. Motion approved by the…
6 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Bowman, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor, to table. Motion approved by the following vote:
6 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bowman, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
66 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Bowman, seconded by Councilman Nickelson, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
12 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilwoman Fuller, seconded by Councilman Bowman, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
6 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Bowman, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
18 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Nickelson, seconded by Councilwoman Fuller, to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote:
6 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
Mon Oct 24, 2022 · 03:00 PM

October 24, 2022 Administrative Conference Meeting

Shreveport City Council to consider 2023 budgets and short-term rental rules

The Shreveport City Council will hold an Administrative Conference on October 24 and a Regular Meeting on October 25. The agenda includes introduction of 2023 budgets for multiple funds, a proposed ordinance to add special exception use approval standards for short-term rental properties, and several budget amendments for 2022. Also up for discussion is a resolution authorizing the city marshal to receive additional fees up to 50% of his salary.

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✓ Decided: City Council sets agenda for October 25, 2022 meeting

The City Council held an administrative conference to establish the agenda for the following day's meeting. No substantive legislative decisions were made during this session.

Tue Oct 11, 2022 · 03:00 PM

October 11, 2022 City Council Meeting

Shreveport City Council to consider 2023 budgets and multiple rezoning requests

The City Council is reviewing 18 separate budget ordinances for the 2023 fiscal year across various city funds. The body is also deciding on four specific zoning changes and introducing new standards for short-term rental properties.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves four rezoning requests and modifies senior housing tax payment

The City Council approved several zoning changes and a modified payment in lieu of tax for the Galilee Senior Housing Project. The council also approved executive appointments and rejected all bids for SB-2 Grey Base Rock due to document errors. The 2023 Budget Ordinances were tabled until December 13, 2022.

🗳️ How they voted (15 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to approve the minutes of the Administrative Conference and Special meeting Monday, September 26, 2022, Council meeting, Tuesday…
5 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green. yea
Motion by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Nickelson, to approve the above mentioned executive appointments. Motion approved by the following vote:
6 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
Motion by Councilman Nickelson, seconded by Councilman Bowman, to postpone the executive appointment of Kristina Douglas as Hearing Officer for Electronic Traffic Enforcement. Motion approved by the…
6 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor, to postpone. Motion approved by the following vote:
6 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bowman, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
6 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Nickelson, seconded by Councilman Bowman, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
6 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilwoman Fuller, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor, to withdraw. Motion approved by the following vote:
4 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
6 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Boucher, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
18 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilwoman Fuller, seconded by Councilman Bowman, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
6 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
Motion by Councilman Bowman, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor, to table the 2023 Budget Ordinances until December 13, 2022. Motion approved by the following vote:
6 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Nickelson, seconded by Councilwoman Taylor, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
12 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea · Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Bowman, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
6 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilwoman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Fuller to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
6 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
motion by Councilman Nickelson, seconded by Councilman Boucher, to adopt. Motion approved by the following vote:
6 yea
Taylor yea · Fuller Councilmen Nickelson yea · Boucher yea · Jackson yea · Green yea · Bowman. yea
Mon Oct 10, 2022 · 03:00 PM

October 10, 2022 Administrative Conference Meeting

Shreveport City Council to consider 2023 budgets and multiple rezoning requests

The City Council is meeting to discuss the adoption of numerous 2023 fund budgets and several 2022 budget amendments. The body will also consider zoning changes for properties on East Kings Highway, Pine Hill Road, Provenance Place Boulevard, and Lexington Avenue.

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✓ Decided: Shreveport City Council sets agenda for October 11 meeting

The City Council held an administrative conference to establish the agenda for the following day's meeting. No substantive legislative actions were decided during this session.