August 4 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
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August 4, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Commissioners:
District 1Kracman
District 2Young, G.
District 3Thomas
District 7Gage-Watts
District 8Blake
District 9Atkins
District 4Young, J.P.
District 10Cothran
District 5Burrell
District 11Lazarus
District 6Jones
District 12Epperson
Veterans and active military members saluting during recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance would be appropriate, should you wish to do so. All others, please recite with your hands over your hearts, and we ask that everyone please remember our POW-MIA’s as we say the Pledge of Allegiance.
Citizens 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.
(Cothran)
7.1 Administration Report 8.4.2025
Communiques, reports, and other items related to Work Session Agenda.
11.1 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance No. 6554 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REENACTING SECTION 35-1 OF THE CADDO PARISH CODE OF ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO SCHEDULE OF LICENSES AND FEES, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Long Range Planning Committee)
11.2 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance No. 6555 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 6541 OF 2025, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet, Exhibit 1
(District 12)
11.3 Advance the Introduction of Ordinance No. 6556 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AND ABANDON OR RELEASE A PORTION OF THE 15-FOOT WIDE UTILITY SERVITUDE ON LOT 22 OF THE WALDEN FERRY SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 2, IN SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 16 WEST, IN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 12)
11.4 Advance Introduction of Ordinance No. 6557 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE LEASE OF THE FLOOD ACQUISITION PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7533 W. LAKESHORE DRIVE, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 1)
11.4 Advance Resolution 33 of 2025
A RESOLUTION URGING & REQUESTING THAT THE STATE OF LOUISIANA ALLOCATE APPROPRIATE ATTENTION AND RESOURCES TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN I-49, I-220, I-20 AND 3132 WITHIN CADDO PARISH.
(Atkins, Lazarus)
11.5 Advance Resolution 34 of 2025
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF NOT EXCEEDING $5,500,000 OF HOSPITAL REVENUE BONDS OF NORTH CADDO HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, STATE OF LOUISIANA, AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
(District 1)
11.6 Advance Resolution 35 of 2025
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT, BILL OF SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF STATE AGENCY LEASES NO. 19509, NO. 20131, NO. 20133 AND NO. 20134 FROM OCM DENALI HOLDINGS, LLC, TO SABINE OIL & GAS CORPORATION, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet, Exhibit 1, 2, 3, and 4.
(District 11)
11.7 Advance a Special Resolution of Remembrance for Mrs. Lita Smith
(G. Young)
11.8 Advance a Special Resolution for Brady Blade, Sr.
(R. Burrell)
11.9 Advance a Special Resolution for Geneva Moore’s 110th Birthday
(Thomas, Burrell)
11.10 Advance a Special Resolution recognizing former Shreveport Mayor John Hussey.
(Thomas)
11.11 Advance a Special Resolution commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Strand
(Thomas)
11.12 Advance a Visit from Dr. Kenneth Sanders relative to WOD Godz Competition
(JP Young)
11.13 Advance the approval of Approve Southern Hills Neighborhood Association to change its 2025 NGO appropriation purpose to “Family Fun Day.”
(District 10)
Citizens who wish to address the Commission please fill out a comment card located in the chamber foyer, and return to the Chairman or the Clerk of the Commission. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes.
Statement of Accommodations
To all persons desiring to attend and observe a meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission, or who wish to present information to the body: If you have physical limitations that require special accommodations in order for you to attend and participate in a meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission, please contact the office of the Caddo Parish Commission Clerk at (318) 226-6596, at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting so that an effort can be made to provide those accommodations.
BOARD MEMBERS, NEWS MEDIA, AND GENERAL PUBLIС Johnny Rowland Jr. Superintendent NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the regular meeting of the Webster Parish School Board, of the Parish of Webster, State of Louisiana, will be held at its regular meeting place, the Educational Services Center, 1442 Sheppard Street, Minden, Louisiana on, Monday, August 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM for the following purpose, viz:
1. Prayer - Pledge of Allegiance
2. Approve Minutes from the Finance Committee, and Regular Board Meetings on July 7, 2025.
3. Recognize 1st place middle school public speaking winner at the Educators Rising National Conference in Orlando, Florida, Rylee Hudson 8th grader from Webster Jr. High School.
4. Recognize Eythan Gorum 9th grader at Minden High School for Algebra I perfect score on LEAP Exam.
5. Recognize Webster Parish Boys and Girls State Participants: Hudson Smith, Governor
6. Topher Wilson, Commissioner of Insurance Jacob Jefferson, State Party Chair I'Xamien Sullivan, State Party Chair Ava Martin, State Party Chair Consider approval of the 2025/2026 Webster Parish Parent and Family Engagement Policy.
7. Consider approval of the 2025/2026 Webster Parish Homeless Policies and Procedures.
8. Attorney Jon Guice to address the board regarding paraprofessionals serving as bus drivers. Consolidated District 3 Maintenance Fund
9. Consider approval to ratify payment of Invoice #18721 from Mechanical Cooling Services for $10,525.00 for replacing the compressor, inverter board, and (2) thermisters on the 5th grade wing at Central Elementary School. Funding source is Consolidated District 3 Maintenance Fund.
10. Consider approval to ratify payment of Invoice #109234 from DiversiFire Inc. for $19,362.00 for replacing the fire alarm panel due to lightning strike at Lakeside Jr/Sr High School. Funding source is Consolidated District 3 Maintenance Fund. "An Equal Opportunity Employer"
11. Consider approval for Lakeside Jr/Sr High School to purchase a Betco Crewman 20" 2000 RPM Electric High Speed Burnisher from VCC Janitorial Supply. Total cost will be $1617.77. Funding source is Consolidated District 3 Maintenance Fund.
12. Consider approval for Lakeside Jr/Sr High School to purchase wall pads with graphics from BSN Sports for the high school gym. Old pads will be placed in the junior high gym. Total cost will be $4027.79. Funding source is Consolidated District 3 Maintenance Fund.
13. Consider approval for Lakeside Jr/Sr High School to purchase an ice machine from Hodges Services, LLC. Total cost is $5164.10. Funding source is Consolidated District 3 Maintenance Fund.
14. Consider approval for Lakeside Jr/Sr High School to purchase 3 new laptops and 3 new desktops from Detel Computer Solution. Total cost will be $8911.47. Funding source is Consolidated District 3 Maintenance Fund.
15. Consider approval for Lakeside Jr/Sr High School to purchase 4 rubber scrapper mats from BSN Sports. Total cost will be $1512.00. Funding source is Consolidated District 3 Maintenance Fund.
16. Consider approval for Lakeside Jr/Sr High School to purchase 75 student licenses from EdClub for 1 year to use in junior high keyboarding. Total cost will be $899.25. Funding source is Consolidated District 3 Maintenance Fund.
17. Consider approval for Lakeside Jr/ Sr High School to purchase 6 picnic tables from Southern Aluminum. Total cost will be $7414.00. Funding source is Consolidated District 3 Maintenance Fund.
18. Consider approval for Lakeside Jr/Sr High School to purchase 2 Epson Eco Tank Wireless Printers from Amazon for teacher classrooms. Total cost will be $399.98. Funding source is Consolidated District 3 Maintenance Fund.
19. Consider approval for Lakeside Jr/Sr High School to purchase vinyl floor cover, rolling cart and cover for cart from Minden Athletic. Total cost will be $9560.00. Funding source is Consolidated District 3 Maintenance Fund.
20. Consider approval for Lakeside Jr/Sr High School to purchase new air conditioning unit in the Ag Shop from Mechanical Cooling Services. Total cost will be $8400.00. Funding source is Consolidated District 3 Maintenance Fund.
21. Consider approval for Lakeside Jr/Sr High School to purchase 15 guitars for 6th grade elective class from Amazon. Total cost will be $1648.65. Funding source is Consolidated District 3 Maintenance Fund.
22. Consider approval for Lakeside Jr/Sr High School to purchase 2 guitar stands from Amazon. Total cost will be $79.98. Funding source is Consolidated District 3 Maintenance Fund. Cotton Valley Maintenance Fund
23. Consider approval for Hawkeye Sheet Metal, LLC. to sawcut brick, and mount and caulk 40' (LF) of 22 Ga. Galv. metal to prevent water from entering the building at North Webster Upper Elementary. Total cost will be $3467.00. Funding source is Cotton Valley Maintenance Fund. Doyline Maintenance Fund
24. Consider approval to ratify payment of Invoice #18687 from Mechanical Cooling Services for $520.00 for fixing the heat in the special education room at Doyline High School. Funding source is Doyline Maintenance Fund.
25. Consider approval to ratify payment of Invoice #18431 from Mechanical Cooling Services for $6800.00 for fixing a dryer, inducer motor, and flame sensor at Doyline High School. Funding source is Doyline Maintenance Fund.
26. Consider approval to ratify payment of Invoice #18964 from Mechanical Cooling Services for $13,240.00 for changing compressors, inverter board, board, and nitrogen rental at Doyline High School. Funding source is Doyline Maintenance Fund.
27. Consider approval to ratify payment of Invoice #18764 from Mechanical Cooling Services for $8257.00 for outside units making noise, changing out compressor and board at Doyline High School. Funding source is Doyline Maintenance Fund.
28. Consider approval to ratify payment of Invoice #18679 from Mechanical Cooling Services for $3336.00 for issues with units, crew labor, VFD replacement and supplies at Doyline High School. Funding source is Doyline Maintenance Fund.
29. Consider approval for Homeland Safety Systems to install a remote door opening system to the glass doors in the entry hall at Doyline High School. Total cost will be $8654.74. Funding source is Doyline Maintenance Fund.
30. Consider approval for Doyline High School to purchase avolleyball net system from BSN Sports. Total cost will be $4288.38. Funding source is Doyline Maintenance Fund. District 6½ Cent Sales Tax Fund
31. Consider approval to pay Johnson Controls $22,255.00 for a one-year service agreement for the chillers at Minden High School. The agreement will be good from Aug 1, 2025 through July 31, 2026. Funding source is District 6 ½ Cent Sales Tax Fund.
32. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #900368121 from H&E Equipment Services for $1464.13 for rental of a straight boom 120-125' w/jib diesel engine for Minden High School. Funding source is District 6½ Cent Sales Tax Fund.
33. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #18063 for Mechanical Cooling for $5780.00 for making repairs, replacing gas valves, inducer draft motors and thermostat at J.L. Jones Elementary. Funding source is District 6½ Cent Sales Tax Fund.
34. Consider approval for Hercules Ag & Outdoor to sand blast and paint the entrance gate at the Minden High School Football Field. Total cost will be $3000.00. Funding source is District 6 1½ Cent Sales Tax Fund.
35. Consider approval for Matt's Music to update the audio/visual equipment in Strong Hall at Minden High School. Total cost will be $7919.00. Funding source is District 6½ Cent Sales Tax Fund.
36. Consider approval for J. L. Jones Elementary School to purchase five picnic tables from Southern Aluminum. Total cost will be $6218.00. Funding source is District 6½ Cent Sales Tax Fund.
37. Consider approval for Webster Junior High School to purchase 90 round tables and 300 student chairs from Virco. Total cost will be $30,725.70. Funding source is District 6½ Cent Sales Tax Fund.
38. Consider approval for Ad Sign Service, Inc. to install a digital sign at J. A. Phillips Elementary School. Total cost will be $26,057.00. Funding source is District 6½ Cent Sales Tax Fund. Springhill Maintenance Fund
39. Consider approval for Browning Elementary School to purchase (4) horseshoe tables, (12) 72W x 30D x 29H tables, and (24) chairs for the parent conference room from VIRCO. Total cost will be $11,408.00. Funding source is Springhill Maintenance Fund.
40. Consider approval for Browning Elementary School to have The Mosaic Co. install new carpet for the outside entrance to the school. Total cost will be $4429.43. Funding source is Springhill Maintenance Fund.
41. Consider approval for Superior Graphix to install wraps to the front doors and tint the cafeteria windows at Brown Upper Elementary School. Total cost will be $2441.00. Funding source is Springhill Maintenance Fund.
42. Consider approval for Brown Upper Elementary School to purchase an ice machine from Hodges Services, LLC. Total cost will be $5154.10. Funding source is Springhill Maintenance Fund.
43. Consider approval for Brown Upper Elementary to purchase 15 Chromebooks from Detel. Total cost is $5595.00. Funding source is Springhill Maintenance Fund.
44. Consider approval for Brown Upper Elementary School to purchase Chromebook parts from AG Parts Worldwide Inc. to repair 39 Chromebooks. Total cost will be $1997.60. Funding source is Springhill Maintenance Fund.
45. Consider approval for Sexton Tree Service to completely take down and remove a damaged maple tree at rear of Browning Elementary School building. This includes removing material previously fallen due to high winds. The total cost is $2,620.00. Funding source is Springhill Maintenance Fund.
46. Consider approval for Sexton Tree Service to take and removal of overgrown trees, brush and vines that are over hanging the building at Browning Elementary School. The total cost is $1345.00. Funding source is Springhill Maintenance Fund.
47. Consider approval to ratify payment of Invoice #19272 from Mechanical Cooling Services for $4117.00 for fixing an air conditioning issue that shut down a large portion of North Webster High School. Repaired and replaced a Symcom motor saver 3 phase, motor and rib. Funding source is Springhill Maintenance Fund.
48. Consider approval of placing new sidewalk, culverts, and fencing for students that walk to and from school at Brown Upper Elementary by Shepherd Services LLC in the amount of $28,675.00. Funding source is Springhill Maintenance Fund. Shongaloo Building Fund
49. Consider approval for North Webster Lower Elementary School to have the front doorway of the school and doorway to the lobby of the gym area prep, primed, and painted by Jerry Lay. Total cost will be $2200.00. Funding source is Shongaloo Building Fund.
50. Consider approval for North Webster Lower Elementary School to have the front doorway of the school and doorway to the lobby of the gym area wrapped by Superior Graphix. Total cost will be $4998.00. Funding source is Shongaloo Building Fund.
51. Consider board approval for Sexton Tree Service to completely take down and remove a damaged Bradford Pear tree at front of the North Webster Lower Elementary School. This includes cleanup of all material that has fallen. The total cost will be $1070.00 and will be paid through the Shongaloo Building Fund.
52. FYI
53. Personnel Report
54. School Community Liaison Report
55. Superintendent's Report
56. Announcement Sales Tax for the month of July 2025 Next Board Meeting: Regular Board Meeting September 8, 2025 The meeting will be open to the public as required by law.
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