Shreveport public meetings in 2024

Human Resources Agenda and Minutes

The Human Resources Board will discuss and vote on multiple personnel actions including amendments to class specifications, creation of new positions, entry-level pay adjustments, and a proposed policy change to the Compensation Plan (Section Nine). The agenda also includes nine discretionary appeals from Water & Sewerage employees regarding pay, as well as compression increases and vacation time restoration.

• Proposed policy change to Section Nine: Compensation Plan
• Creation of new class specifications: Benefits Coordinator II, Pension Assistant II, Senior Analyst II, Human Resources Operations Coordinator
• Discretionary appeals from nine Water & Sewerage employees (e.g., Shane Harris, Thomas McDonald, Leroy Brown)
• Entry level adjustment requests for Human Resources Analyst II and Assistant to the Director of Human Resources
• Request for restoration of vacation time for Clifton Walker (Water & Sewerage)

Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board

The Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board will hear appeals from numerous police officers regarding terminations, suspensions, and fines, including a termination appeal from Rodney Keaton. The board will also review applications for fire engineer, deputy fire chief, and fire communications officer, and consider setting a special meeting to approve eligibility lists.

• Appeal from Rodney Keaton (police) of a termination dated September 27, 2024
• Multiple appeals from officers represented by attorneys Pamela Breedlove and Eron Brainard, including suspensions of 1 to 60 days
• Request to set a special meeting on October 18, 2024 to approve eligibility lists for fire positions
• Review and approve applications for Fire Engineer, Deputy Fire Chief, and Fire Communications Officer II
• Review and approve test scores for Chief and Assistant Chief of Fire Prevention, PVT I, EVT I, and Police Lieutenant

Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board

The Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board will hold a public hearing to consider and adopt changes to the classification plan for Fire Communications Officer II. The proposed changes update the job description and qualification requirements for the position. A decision will be made at the meeting.

• Public hearing to adopt changes to Fire Communications Officer II classification
• Proposed updates to job duties and qualification requirements
• Requires three years of full-time fire communications experience
• Meeting at Bill Cockrell, 4901 Pines Road, Shreveport

Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board

The Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board will hold a regular meeting on September 11, 2024. The board will vote on electing a chairman and consider a resolution to request an opinion from the Louisiana Attorney General on officer elections. Multiple appeals are scheduled, including termination, suspensions, and a bypassed promotion. The board will also discuss approving exams for Deputy Fire Chief and Fire Engineer, and a special meeting for September 24.

• Election of a new chairman for the Civil Service Board
• Vote on a resolution requesting Louisiana Attorney General opinion on election of officers
• Appeal by Michael Sampite (Fire) of a termination, represented by Attorney Eron Brainard
• Appeal by D'Andre Jackson (Police) of a sustained complaint and 5-day suspension
• Appeal by Joseph Yancy (Police) of a termination effective July 26, 2023

Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board

The Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board will hold a special meeting on August 27, 2024. The board will vote to retain special counsel (Keiser Law Firm) to sue the City of Shreveport for refusing to fund the board secretary's $65,000 annual salary increase approved in January 2023. Also on the agenda: election of vice-chairman, review of applications for assistant fire chief, police lieutenant, and other positions, and adoption of a revised fee agreement for counsel.

• Election of a vice-chairman for the board
• Review and approve applications for Assistant Fire Chief, Chief of Fire Prevention, Chief of EMS, Police Lieutenant, Police Vehicle Technician I, and Emergency Vehicle Technician I
• Vote to adopt a revised resolution retaining Keiser Law Firm as special counsel for anticipated litigation against the City of Shreveport over the board secretary's salary (rates: $200/hr attorneys, $80/hr paralegals; cap $25,000)
• Adoption of a revised fee agreement for special counsel

Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board

The Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board will hold its regular meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, then hear multiple appeals from fire and police personnel regarding suspensions, terminations, and sustained complaints. The board will also consider a new investigation into the potential negligent hiring of lateral Police Officer Markayla Clark, and discuss calls for exams and other administrative matters.

• Board-initiated investigation into potential negligent hiring of lateral Police Officer Markayla Clark
• Docket #20390: Appeal from Brent Ouzts (Police) of a 15-day suspension
• Docket #20377: Appeal from David Ware (Police) of termination effective July 19, 2023 (continuance requested)
• Request to call exams: Assistant Fire Chief, Chief/Assistant Chief of Fire Prevention, Chief of EMS, Police Lieutenant
• Special meeting requested for August 27, 2024 to approve exam applications

The Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board met on August 14, 2024, and took several actions. It voted unanimously to defer an investigation into the potential negligent hiring of lateral Police Officer Markayla Clark to the Police Department/Police Chief. The board also reset multiple appeals to future dates, approved calling for several exams, and rejected one Police PAF for Toby Morrison while approving all others.

• Deferred investigation into potential negligent hiring of Officer Markayla Clark to Police Department/Police Chief (unanimous)
• Reset Brent Ouzts' appeals (Docket #20390 and #20397) to January 8, 2025 (unanimous)
• Reset Fire Engineer Jonathon Thompson's appeal (Docket #10111) to September 11, 2024 (unanimous)
• Reset David Ware's appeal (Docket #20377) to November 13, 2024 (unanimous)
• Reset Brian Busby's appeal (Docket #20398) to October 9, 2024 (unanimous)
• Reset Joseph Yancy's appeal (Docket #20378) to September 11, 2024, first on docket (unanimous)
• Reset Sgt. Rodney Bradley's three appeals (Docket #20399, #20400, #20401) to October 9, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved calling exams for Assistant Fire Chief, Chief/Assistant Chief of Fire Prevention, Chief of EMS, Police Lieutenant, and Police Vehicle Technician I; approved special meeting August 27, 2024; approved transfer score for Arynn Brown; rejected Police PAF for Toby Morrison; approved all other Police PAFs (unanimous)

Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board

The Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board is holding a special meeting on August 12, 2024, but the agenda contains only a single item: 'Documents.' This appears to be a procedural session with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board

The Board will vote to ratify the appointment of Keiser Law Firm, PLC as special counsel. This legal representation is for anticipated litigation regarding the City of Shreveport's refusal to pay the Civil Service Board Secretary a base salary of $65,000.00 per year.

• Vote to appoint Keiser Law Firm, PLC as special counsel
• Proposed litigation against the City of Shreveport regarding a $65,000.00 base salary for the Board Secretary
• Authorization for Keiser Law Firm, PLC to send a final demand letter to the City of Shreveport

Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board

The Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board will consider over 20 appeals from police officers and jailers regarding reprimands, fines, suspensions, sustained complaints, and terminations. The board will also review requests from the police and fire chiefs to call for exams, approve a lateral police officer hire, and adopt classification plan changes. The meeting includes routine approval of agenda and minutes.

• Docket #20270: Appeal of Officer Christopher McConnell's termination
• Docket #20385: Appeal of LaBrian Marsden's termination
• Request to reinstate Ronald Herkey on Lieutenant's Eligibility List
• Docket #20382: Appeal of Officer Donald Bradford's 45-day suspension
• Review and approve hiring of Markayla Clark as Police Officer (lateral from Bossier)

The Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board voted unanimously to schedule or reschedule numerous police disciplinary appeals for October 9, 2024, and to retain Attorney Matthew Nowlin as special counsel to address the City's refusal to pay the Board Secretary's $65,000 salary. The board also approved new hires, exam requests, and classification changes.

• Set appeal for Arron Moran for October 9, 2024 (unanimous)
• Set appeal for DeVarrean Kirkendoll for October 9, 2024 (unanimous)
• Reset 18 appeals for review on October 9, 2024 (unanimous)
• Added Ronald Herkey to Lieutenant's Eligibility List (unanimous)
• Retained Attorney Matthew Nowlin as special counsel (unanimous)
• Reset appeal for Christopher McConnell to December 11, 2024 (unanimous)
• Reset appeal for LaBrian Marsden to November 13, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved lateral hire of Markayla Clark as Police Officer (unanimous)

Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board

The Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board will meet to review the meeting agenda and discuss future minutes approval. The board is also scheduled to review and approve scores for Police Vehicle Technician I, Administrative Assistant To The Fire Chief, and Fire Training Officer.

• Review of scores for Police Vehicle Technician I
• Review of scores for Administrative Assistant To The Fire Chief
• Review of scores for Fire Training Officer

Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board

The Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board will hold a public hearing on June 26, 2024. The board intends to adopt the job description for the position of Civil Service Secretary. This unclassified, full-time position has an annual salary of $65,000.00.

• Adoption of the Civil Service Secretary job description
• Establishment of a $65,000.00 annual salary for the Secretary position

Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board

The Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board is reviewing multiple appeals regarding disciplinary actions, including suspensions and terminations for various officers. The board will also consider investigations into recent fire captain promotions and the potential appointment of a provisional captain. These proceedings affect the management of city police and fire personnel.

• Appeals from Sgt. Rodney Bradley regarding complaints and suspensions
• Appeal from Fire Engineer Jonathon Thompson regarding a 30-day suspension
• Investigation into recent Fire Captain promotions
• Review of the appointment of a provisional Captain
• Approval of upcoming exam applications and seniority lists

Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board

The Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board will meet to review and approve test scores for several specific roles. The board will also review and approve Personnel Action Forms (PAFs).

• Review of test scores for Assistant Chief of Emergency Medical Services
• Review of test scores for Emergency Vehicle Technician II
• Review of test scores for Jail Superintendent
• Review of test scores for Superintendent of Vehicle Maintenance
• Review of test scores for Police Vehicle Technician II

Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board

The Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board is meeting to conduct business regarding personnel. The board will review and approve applications for two specific roles.

• Review and approval of applications for Emergency Vehicle Technician I
• Review and approval of applications for Fire Training Officer

Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board

The board will review and approve the agenda and minutes, then hear new business including appeals, investigations, and requests for duty injury leave extensions. Notable items include a fire captain promotion investigation, seniority date corrections for firefighters, and multiple police officer appeals involving suspensions, termination, and bypassed promotion.

• Investigation request from Fire Engineer Oliver Hollins regarding recent Fire Captain promotions
• Docket #10108: Adjust seniority dates for Firefighters Arissa Danford and Paige Werner
• Docket #20381: Appeal from Lt. Richard Thigpen of a 60-day suspension
• Docket #20377: Appeal from David Ware of a termination effective July 19, 2023 (continuance requested)
• Docket #20391: Appeal from Lt. Anthony Adams regarding being bypassed for promotion

Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board

The Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board is holding a special meeting. The board will review and approve scores for specific job roles.

• Review and approval of scores for Battalion Chief
• Review and approval of scores for Assistant Chief Training Officer
• Review and approval of scores for Jailer III

Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board

The Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board is holding a special meeting to review the agenda and previous minutes. The board will consider requests to call for two specific technician examinations.

• Request to call for the Police Vehicle Technician II exam
• Request to call for the Emergency Vehicle Technician I exam

Human Resources Agenda and Minutes

The Human Resources Board is meeting to discuss modifications to Information Technology positions and proposed policy amendments regarding overtime, probation pay, and substance abuse screening. The board will also review pay adjustments for several city departments and a discretionary appeal for a written reprimand.

• Position modifications for Computer Operator I, II, and Senior Computer Operator
• Proposed policy amendments to Compensation Plan (Payable Overtime and Probationary Periods)
• Proposed policy amendment to Substance Abuse Screening: Reasonable Suspicion
• Pay adjustments/compressions for Water & Sewerage, SPAR, Public Works, Property Standards, and Airport
• Discretionary appeal regarding a written reprimand for Jamila Masiki

Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board

The Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board will hold a special meeting to hear an appeal on seniority adjustments for two firefighters, consider several personnel requests from the Fire and Police Departments, and review routine items such as transfer scores, applications, and eligibility lists.

• Docket #10108: Hearing on PAFs to correct adjusted seniority dates for Firefighters Arissa Danford and Paige Werner
• Fire Chief requests board to call for Fire Engineer exam
• Police Department requests lateral transfer hire of Marquis D. Loveless
• Police Department requests re-hire of Police Officer Gavin Washington under R.S. 33:2490
• Board to set a date for a public hearing on the Civil Service Secretary job description

Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board

The Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board is reviewing multiple personnel appeals regarding suspensions, fines, and terminations. The board will also consider requests for technician exams and update job descriptions and eligibility lists.

• Appeal of termination for Fire Engineer Felicia Scroggins
• Appeal of termination for Joseph Yancy
• Appeal of termination for Kristen Moses
• Appeal of termination for LaBrian Marsden
• Police Department request to call for the Police Vehicle Technician I exam

Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board

The Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board is holding a public hearing to review proposed changes to two classification plans. The board will consider updated qualification requirements for Police Vehicle Technicians and Firefighters.

• Proposed change to Police Vehicle Technician I requirements to allow applicants currently enrolled in their second year of a two-year vocational training program
• Proposed change to Firefighter age requirements to include those who have not yet attained 33 years of age
• Public hearing on March 22, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. at 7300 Mansfield Rd.

Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board

The Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board will hold a special meeting to hear an appeal from Police PVT I Brian Busby regarding a 10-day suspension. The board will also consider a request from the Police Chief to open a Vehicle Maintenance exam for a Police Vehicle Technician II position, review transfer scores for a Fire Communications Officer I, and examine prior Personnel Action Forms for firefighters Arissa Danford and Paige Werner to direct corrections and set a hearing date. Additionally, the board will review and approve eligibility lists.

• Appeal from PVT I Brian Busby (Police) for a 10-day suspension
• Police Chief requests waiver to open Vehicle Maintenance exam for Police Vehicle Technician II position
• Review and approve Transfer Scores for Fire Communications Officer I
• Review prior PAFs for FF Arissa Danford and FF Paige Werner; direct corrections and set hearing date
• Review and approve Eligibility Lists

Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board

The Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board will hold a regular meeting to review and act on multiple appeals from police and fire personnel, including suspensions, terminations, and a voluntary demotion. The board will also consider routine items such as sick leave reports, test scores, and eligibility lists. The agenda is primarily administrative and disciplinary in nature.

• Appeal by Sgt. Shaunda Holmes of a sustained complaint and documented counseling
• Appeal by Kristen Moses of termination
• Request by Jailer I Alfredo Lofton to extend sick leave beyond 365 days
• Appeal by Lt. Richard Thigpen of a 60-day suspension
• Request by Engineer Wyatt NaQuin to voluntarily demote to Certified Firefighter

Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board

The Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board held a special meeting to reschedule a public hearing that was previously set for March 20, 2034. The hearing concerns revisions to the classification plans for Police Vehicle Technician I and Firefighter positions. The Board voted to reset the date for this public hearing, though the new date was not specified in the agenda text. No other new business items were listed.

• Rescheduling of public hearing for revisions to Police Vehicle Technician I classification plan
• Rescheduling of public hearing for revisions to Firefighter classification plan

Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board

The Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board will hold a public hearing to consider changes to the Jailer III classification and adopt a new Jail Superintendent classification. If approved, the board will call for examinations. This hearing was rescheduled from January 10 and January 17, 2024, due to cancellation and inclement weather.

• Proposed changes to Jailer III classification (promotional class)
• Proposed adoption of Jail Superintendent classification (promotional class)
• Public hearing on February 14, 2024, at Riverview Hall, 600 Clyde Fant Parkway
• If approved, board will call for examinations

Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board

The Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board will hold its regular meeting on February 14, 2024, at Riverview Hall. The board will address old business regarding the Civil Service Board Secretary's pay and classified status, and will hear multiple appeals from police officers regarding disciplinary actions, suspensions, and terminations. Additionally, the board will consider requests from the Fire Chief to call for exams, re-hire a firefighter, and adopt classification revisions.

• Appeal from D'Anntionnette Ross (police) of sustained complaint and 2-day fine (IAB S11-125(I))
• Appeal from Sgt. Jon Flores of 45-day suspension (Docket #20368)
• Appeal from Officer Christopher Collins of 90-day suspension (Docket #20375)
• Appeal from Leroy Bates of termination (Docket #20328)
• Fire Chief requests re-hire Firefighter Pamela Lee under R.S. 33:2490

Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board

The Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board is holding a special meeting to review and approve its agenda and minutes. The main new business is rescheduling a public hearing, previously set for January 10 and canceled January 17 due to weather, to adopt the Jail Superintendent classification and revisions to the Jailer III classification. The board will set a new date for the hearing and for related exams.

• Reschedule public hearing for Jail Superintendent classification adoption
• Reschedule public hearing for Jailer III classification revisions
• Set date for public meeting to adopt classifications
• Call for Jail Superintendent exam
• Recall for Jailer III exam

Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board

The Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board is holding a special meeting to review and approve its agenda and minutes. The main new business is a board-initiated motion to reschedule a public hearing, previously set for January 10, 2024, that would adopt the classification of Jail Superintendent and revise the Jailer III classification. The board will set a new date for the public meeting and call for exams.

• Reschedule public hearing for Jail Superintendent classification adoption
• Reschedule public hearing for Jailer III classification revisions
• Set new date for public meeting to adopt classifications
• Call for Jail Superintendent and Jailer III exams
• Meeting at Fire Maintenance Building, 7300 Mansfield Rd.

Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board

The Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board will consider multiple appeals from police officers regarding suspensions, terminations, and a bypassed promotion, as well as a request to rehire two firefighters. The board will also initiate an investigation into the employment status of Sgt. Jon Flores and Officer Stephanie Perez.

• Investigation into employment status of Sgt. Jon Flores
• Appeal from Dustin Kennemer regarding a crash review sustained complaint and letter of reprimand
• Appeal from Brent Ouzts of a 15-day suspension
• Appeal from Lt. Anthony Adams regarding being bypassed for promotion
• Fire Chief requests approval to rehire firefighters Caleb Norred and Ross Dees