The Caddo Parish Commission at its Dec. 1 work session approved several procedural steps that will move measures to later consideration.

Commissioners voted to add three items to the agenda — including a corrected November financials title, a special resolution for Hollywood Quick Stop and an advance special resolution recognizing Steve Anderson’s retirement — after holding a public hearing with no speakers. Commissioner John Paul Young moved the addition; Parliamentarian Victor Thomas seconded. The motion carried with 10 in support, none opposed and 2 absent.

The commission also advanced Ordinance 6604 of 2025, described in the clerk’s summary as an ordinance providing for issuance and sale of limited revenue bonds in series 2026. The motion to advance Ordinance 6604 was moved by Commissioner John Paul Young and seconded by Commissioner John Atkins; commissioners voted to advance the ordinance (recorded as 10 in support, none in opposition, 2 absent).

Separately, the commission advanced Ordinance 6605 of 2025, which the clerk described as declaring the parish’s intent under Louisiana Revised Statutes 47 22 36 to acquire full ownership interest in property in the Manchester subdivision (Section 26, Township 18 North, Range 14 West). Commissioner John Atkins moved the ordinance; Commissioner John Paul Young seconded. The motion carried with 11 in support, none opposed and 1 absent.

Finally, commissioners advanced Resolution 46 of 2025 to authorize the parish administrator to direct the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board and the Office of Mineral Resources to accept nominations, advertise for, accept and award oil, gas and mineral leases on certain parish-owned mineral interests. Commissioner John Paul Young moved the omnibus advance of items through the included agenda additions; the motion carried with 10 in support, 1 opposition and 1 absent.

What this means: These actions advance items for further consideration and, where applicable, for placement on the budget or future agendas. Advancement is not final adoption; ordinances and resolutions advanced at the work session will return for formal readings, votes or budget action as required by parish rules.

Next steps: The advanced ordinances and resolution will appear on future agendas and the budget process for further review and formal action.