06-16-15 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting
June 16,2015
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Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting
June 16, 2015
6:00 PM
The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, met in a regular meeting with
Mayor Mark Stodola presiding. City Clerk Susan Langley called the roll with the
following Directors present: Hendrix; Richardson; Webb; Cazort; Wright; Wyrick;
Fortson; Adcock; Kumpuris; Vice-Mayor Hines; and Mayor Stodola. Director Brad
Cazort delivered the invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
DEFERRAL:
21. ORDINANCE; Z-6532-G: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and
establish a Planned Residential District titled Lot 2 Chenal Heights Long-Form PD-R,
located east of Chenal Parkway and south of Chenal Heights Drive, Little Rock,
Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for
other purposes. Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and 1 absent. Staff recommends approval.
(Deferred from February 3, 2015) (Deferred from June 2, 2015) (Deferred back to the Planning
Commission at staff's request)
Synopsis: The applicant is requesting to amend the previously-approved PD-R, Planned
Development—Residential,for Arkansas Teachers Retirement Community and approve a site plan to
allow for the development of 229 units of age restricted housing. (Located in Ward 5)
Director Richardson made the motion, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hines, to defer Item 9
back to the Planning Commission. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members
present, Item 9 was deferred back to the Planning Commission.
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 —6)
1. MOTION: To approve the minutes of the February 3, 2015, Little Rock City Board of
Directors Meeting; and the January 27, 2015, Little Rock City Board of Directors
Reconvened Meeting.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 14,138; G-24-047: To set July 7, 2015, as the date of hearing on
the request to abandon a private ingress-egress easement adjacent to Lot 10, High
Circle Addition; located at 10 Circle High Drive, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and
for other purposes.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 14,139: To approve construction of three (3) new single-family
dwellings as part of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP2); and for other
purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Approval to allow the City Manager to enter in to contracts with contractors to develop
Neighborhood Stabilization Program II (NSP2) units.
City Manager Bruce Moore stated that just prior to the meeting, staff had been informed
that one of the companies had not been able to get the necessary paperwork submitted
and that the property located at 3109 West 13th Street needed to be removed from the
resolution.
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Director Hendrix made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to remove 3109 West
13th Street from the list. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, 3109
West 13th Street was removed.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 14,140: To transfer property by Quitclaim Deed under the Land
Bank Side Lot Programs; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: In an effort to convey underutilized parcels of property in the Land Bank's inventory,staff
would like to transfer the property located at 1701 Dennison Street to the neighboring homeowner
under the Land Bank Side Lot Program. Property Details: The property at 1701 Dennison Street is a
7,000 square-foot unimproved lot with no structure. (Located in Ward 1)
5. RESOLUTION NO. 14,141: To authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement
with the Pulaski County Fire Protection District No. 2 for Fire Protection Services and
Hazardous Materials Incident Response for Cammack Village for a term of ten (10)
years; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute a Fire Protection Services
Agreement with the Pulaski County Fire Protection District Number 2 for fire protection services and
hazardous materials incident response for Cammack Village for a term of ten(10)years.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 14,142: To award a contract to Heiple Wiedower Architects
Planners for an Architectural Services Contract for the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and
for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Heiple Wiedower Architects
Planners to perform architectural/engineering work on an as-needed basis. Most projects will be
small in nature and will be performed on a predetermined hourly basis for a one (1)-year period of
time with the option for two(2),one(1)-year extensions.
Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to approve the Consent
Agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the Consent
Agenda was approved.
SEPARATE ITEMS (Items 7— 8 and 10 - 11)
7. ORDINANCE NO. 21,054: To condemn certain structures in the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas, as structural, fire and health hazards; providing for summary abatement
procedures; directing the City Manager to take such action as is necessary to raze and
remove said structures; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends denial.
Synopsis: Three (3) commercial structures in a severely dilapidated, deteriorated and/or burned
condition causing a negative environmental impact on residential and commercial properties in
which it is located. All notices have been mailed in accordance with Arkansas State Law.
The ordinance was read a first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Cazort, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the
ordinance was read a second time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Cazort, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. By voice
vote of the Board Members present, with Director Hendrix voting in opposition, the rules
were suspended and the ordinance was read a third time.
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Frederick Cashaw, 6519 Lantana Road: Stated that he was a contractor and he was
present representing the owner, James Marshall. Mr. Cashaw stated that the plan was
to demolish the structure and rebuild a new structure. Mr. Cashaw asked that the Board
defer action on the Board for forty-five (45) days.
Director Cazort asked Mr. Cashaw how long it would take to demolish the structure. Mr.
Cashaw stated that as soon as financing was received, the demolish process would
begin. Mr. Cashaw stated that it would take him approximately thirty (30) days.
Pat Gee, 9409 Dowan Drive: Stated that she was the President of the Upper Baseline
Neighborhood Association and she wanted to thank the Board for taking action on the
property located at 4413 Baseline Road.
Nan Harwood, 2 Hogan Drive: Thanked the Board for taking action on the property
located at 4413 Baseline Road.
Director Hendrix made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to defer action on
2901 Welch Street for thirty (30) days. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members
present, the motion was approved.
By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinance was approved
as amended. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the emergency
clause was approved.
8. ORDINANCE NO. 21,057; Z-4411-N: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Commercial District titled Pleasant Ridge Towne Center
Revised Long-Form PCD, located at 11525 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, Arkansas,
amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other
purposes. Planning Commission: 8 ayes;2 nays;and 1 absent. Staff recommends denial.
Synopsis: The applicant is proposing to revise the previously-approved PCD, Planned Commercial
District,to allow a second access to the shopping center. (Located in Ward 4)
The ordinance was read a first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Cazort, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the
ordinance was read a second time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Cazort, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the
ordinance was read a third time.
Director Cazort stated that all the Board Members had received numerous e-mails and
phone calls regarding the opening of the rear entrance. Director Cazort stated that the
majority of the correspondence was in regards to the safety of the students at Easter
Seals and Christ the King School/Church. Director Cazort stated that he felt that the
safety of the students would not be affected by the opening of the rear entrance and that
the church was working to make their campus more secure and to accomplish this, the
City would need to abandon the portion of Woodland Heights Road that went through
the middle of their campus. Director Cazort stated that the children from Easter Seals
crossed Woodland Heights Road to get to the playground at Christ the King School and
that would be a safety concern whether the back entrance was open or not. Director
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Cazort stated that the installation of speed humps might help to alleviate some of the
safety concerns.
Phil Kaplan, 111 Center Street: Stated that he represented the developer, Lou Schickel,
of the Pleasant Ridge Towne Center. Mr. Kaplan provided a history regarding past
actions and discussions regarding the rear entrance to the development. Mr. Kaplan
stated that the argument was that individuals would be utilizing the rear entrance as a
cut-through from Cantrell Road to Fairview Road. Mr. Kaplan stated that the interior
traffic pattern of the Center, along with the speed bumps that were placed throughout the
facility, would cause an individual attempting to cut-through more time, and there was no
credible evidence to suggest that cut-through traffic would increase.
Ernie Peters: Stated that he was with Peters & Associates Engineers and provided an
overview regarding the access points into the Center, as well as traffic counts for the
total amount of vehicular traffic in and around the Center.
Keith Wingfield, 3000 Mantrose Circle: Stated that he represented Christ the King
Church and had served on the Church Building Commission since 1982. Mr. Wingfield
stated that there were approximately 800 children and they have been concerned about
the traffic for a long time. Mr. Wingfield stated that he did not feel that opening the rear
entrance to the Center would increase the traffic and that Mr. Schickel had been
cooperative over the years with any concerns they had regarding traffic and safety. Mr.
Wingfield stated that currently there was only one (1) stop sign at the intersection of the
proposed rear entrance and if the entrance were opened, a four (4)-way stop would be
installed, which would increase the safety aspect in the area. Mr. Wingfield stated that
Mr. Schickel had stated he would build ADA ramps at the intersection, as well.
Director Adcock asked if the proposed ramps were a part of the application. City
Attorney Tom Carpenter stated that as he understood it, they were not. Director Adcock
asked if the improvements needed to be included in the application. City Attorney
Carpenter stated that it would be a part of any Building Permit that the applicant would
be granted.
John Magee, 1526 Parham Pointe Drive: Stated that he owned a lot on Pleasant Forest
Drive and was planning on building a home within the year. Mr. Magee stated that he
was in support of opening the rear entrance.
Ron Harb, 12005 Fairway Drive: Stated that he had been a resident of the Pleasant
Valley Neighborhood for approximately twenty (20) years and he was in support of
opening the rear entrance.
Craig Williams, 11402 Pleasant Forest Drive: Stated that he did not agree with the
projections from the applicant, and was still concerned about the increase of traffic in the
neighborhood should the rear entrance be opened.
Ruth Bell, 7611 Briarwood Circle: Stated that she represented the League of Women
Voters and that they were opposed to opening the rear entrance.
David Martinous, 11712 Fairway Drive: Stated that when the Board considered the
original application, they were promised by Mr. Schickel that if the application were
approved, he would not come back and request that the rear entrance be opened. Mr.
Martinous stated that he was against opening the rear entrance and asked that the
Board deny the application.
Ray Rodgers, 12219 Pleasant Forest Drive: Stated that he opposed the commercial
development when it was considered in 2004. Mr. Rodgers stated that the Planning
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Commission and the Board of Directors approved the application in 2004 with the
condition that the rear entrance would not be opened. Mr. Rodgers asked that the Board
deny the application to open the rear entrance.
Paula Pottenqer, 13315 Pleasant Forest Drive: Stated that she was opposed to the
opening of the rear entrance and urged the Board to deny the application.
Linda Stouffer, 13106 Pleasant Forest Drive: Stated that she had owned her home in
the area for twenty-four (24) years, long before traffic was an issue. Ms. Stouffer stated
that to add any more traffic to an already overburdened area would be detrimental. Ms.
Stouffer stated that the intersection at the rear entrance could be made safer with the
installation of a three (3)-way stop sign, crosswalks and ADA ramps; all of which could
be accomplished without opening the rear entrance.
Director Richardson made the motion, seconded by Director Hendrix, to call the question
on the vote. By roll call vote, the vote was as follows: Ayes: Hendrix; Richardson;
Wyrick; and Fortson. Nays: Webb; Cazort; Wright; Kumpuris; Adcock and Vice-Mayor
Hines. By a vote of four(4) ayes and six (6) nays, the motion failed.
Director Cazort stated that the Center was well-built, well-designed and successful and
cut-through traffic was not the issue. Director Cazort stated that the applicant had
promised not to open the rear entrance in exchange to having the Center built, and
opening the rear entrance would increase the traffic in the adjacent neighborhoods from
individuals cutting-through from the south. Director Cazort stated that all the safety
issues could be addressed without opening the rear entrance.
Vice-Mayor Hines. asked if the applicant had obtained an estimate regarding what the
intersection improvements would cost. Mr. Kaplan stated that they did not have an
estimate; however, the applicant would abide by whatever conditions that the Board
wanted to impose. Vice-Mayor Hines stated that he did not think that opening the rear
entrance would create an increase in traffic.
Director Kumpuris stated that ten (10) years ago, Mr. Schickel told him personally that if
the Board passed the ordinance to create the Center, he would not open the rear
entrance. Director Kumpuris stated that he voted for the original application with the
promise that the rear entrance would never be opened.
Director Hendrix made the motion, seconded by Director Webb, to call the question on
the vote. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the question to
vote was called.
By roll call vote, the vote was as follows: Ayes: Hendrix; Richardson; Webb; Wright;
Wyrick; Fortson; and Vice-Mayor Hines. Nays: Cazort; Kumpuris; and Adcock. By a
vote of seven (7) ayes and three (3) nays, the ordinance was approved.
Vice-Mayor Hines made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, for the Board to take
a fifteen (15)-minutes recess. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present,
the motion was approved and the Board took a fifteen (15)-minute recess.
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10. ORDINANCE NO. 21,055; Z-8700-A: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Office District titled Markham and Tyler Revised Short-Form
POD, located on the northeast corner of West Markham and Tyler Streets, Little Rock,
Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for
other purposes. Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and 1 absent. Staff recommends approval.
(Deferred from February 3,2015)(Deferred from June 2,2015)
Synopsis: The request is to amend the previously-approved POD, Planned Office Development, to
allow for the creation of two (2) lots and the construction of a new building on each of the newly
created lots. (Located in Ward 3)
The ordinance was read a first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Richardson, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading.
By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and
the ordinance was read a second time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Richardson, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the
ordinance was read a third time.
Jim Irvin, 7 Racquet Court: Stated that he represented the land owners and they were
seeking to construct several medical office buildings, which was the capacity that the
property had been used for the past fifty (50) years. Mr. Irvin stated that the property
had had two (2) access drives coming off the property onto A Street and in an effort to
compromise with the neighbors, he had proposed to eliminate one (1) of the drives. Mr.
Irvin stated that he had visited with the neighbors several times and that they had not
been able to reach a compromise.
Director Wright stated that she had received an e-mail that stated that Mr. Irvin had
offered to close the A Street access and that they neighbors had rejected the offer.
Director Wright asked when the offer was rejected. Mr. Irvin stated that the offer had
been rejected that day (June 16, 2016). Director Wright stated that she also had a June
11, 2016, e-mail from the neighborhood stating that they would like to see the A Street
access eliminated and a wall constructed to separate the business from the residential
area. Director Wright asked why the neighbors were not supporting of the offer. Mr.
Irvin stated that his initial offer was to close one (1) of the A Street drives and earlier that
day (June 16, 2016), he had offered to close the second A Street drive; however, he did
not agree to build a wall. Director Wright asked if Mr. Irvin was still willing to close the A
Street Drive, and he said the offer still remained.
Director Webb stated that the previous day (June 15, 2016), she had met with the
developer and the neighbors on site and that Mr. Irvin had offered to close one (1) of the
A Street entrances and that they neighbors had rejected the offer. Mr. Irvin stated that
since the meeting on Monday, he had offered to close the second entrance and that
offered had been rejected, as well. Vice-Mayor Hines asked what else the neighbors
were requesting. Mr. Irvin stated that they had asked for a rock wall to be built on A
Street. Vice-Mayor Hines stated that if the offer to close both A Street entrances had
been rejected, he would encourage the developer to stick with his original application.
Ernie Peters, 43 Vigne Drive: Stated that he was with Peters &Associates and they had
been asked by Mr. Irvin to evaluate the traffic situation for the proposed development.
Mr. Peters stated that they had made a comparison of the proposed use to an alternate
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land use comprised of medical and general office and if it were the later, the traffic
volumes could be double the amount of the proposed use. Mr. Peters stated that at the
Planning Commission, the neighborhood representatives spoke of the potential of head
lights shining into their windows; however, if the A Street access was closed, the chance
of that happening would be eliminated.
Becky Clark,5322 A Street: Stated that the offer to close the A Street entrance had been
made to Tammy Beck, on the telephone, but that the building of the rock wall was not
included in the offer. Ms. Clark reported that Mr. Irvin had stated that if the offer of
closing the A Street access was not accepted, the offer would be off the table. Ms. Clark
stated Ms. Beck did reject the offer, she was still trying to get the rock wall built. Ms.
Clark stated that the neighborhood didn't want the development to be built and they had
had horrible experiences with the development that had been previously located on the
property.
Tammy Beck, 5332 A Street: Stated that she had hoped to be able to sit down and
speak with Mr. Irvin regarding the project; however, they were only able to meet in the
driveway the previous day. Ms. Beck stated that the plans included one (1) driveway on
A Street, which was located directly across from their homes. Ms. Beck stated that there
were children in the neighborhood, people walking dogs and that it was very pedestrian-
oriented and that the possibility of increased traffic caused safety concerns. Ms. Beck
stated that a walk-in clinic open twelve (12) hours a day, seven days a week was
intrusive. Ms. Beck stated that the development would have a sign that measured a little
over forty-four (44) square-feet that would be facing their homes. Ms. Beck stated that
because the buildings were facing their homes, everyone leaving the clinic would be
watching them, which is why they wanted a rock wall built. Ms. Beck stated that there
was to be a three (3)-foot drop, a five (5)-foot wall and shrubbery. Ms. Beck stated that
Mr. Irvin had called her that day and offered to close the A Street entrance; however, the
rock wall, which had previously been promised, was off the table. Ms. Beck stated that
she asked Mr. Irvin to go back to the owners to ask for both the rock wall and the closed
access.
Mayor Stodola stated that the application that was approved at the Planning
Commission did not include the closure of the A Street access and that the application
before the Board that evening did not include the A Street closure, and any offers at that
point had only been made to the neighbors.
Director Wright asked how they were going to close down the A Street entrance.
Director Webb stated that although they had only been able to meet the previous day,
there had been e-mail communication between herself, Ms. Beck and Mr. Irving. Director
Webb stated that the previous Friday, she had e-mailed Ms. Beck and reported that Mr.
Irvin agreed to lower the driveway three (3) feet, put up a gate and a wall with shrubbery.
Director Webb stated that the offer was not met with favorably. Director Webb stated
that offer was discussed at the meeting on Monday; however, it was still met
unfavorably. Director Webb stated that Mr. Irvin had called today and offered to close
the A Street entrance.
Director Adcock asked what type of buffer would be between the development and the
neighborhood. Planning & Development Department Director Tony Bozynski stated that
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the site plan showed a landscape perimeter along the northern boundary of the parking
lot of approximately eight (8) and a half feet, and appropriate plant materials would be
included. Mr. Bozynski stated that a detailed Landscaping Plan was not required until an
application was made for a Building Permit should the application be approved.
Mayor Stodola asked if Mr. Irvin would like to voluntarily make any amendments to his
application. Mr. Irvin stated that the plan had always been to drop the grade of the drive
on A Street by three (3) feet, construct a three (3)-foot retaining wall and to add five (5)
to six (6) feet of greenery on top of the retaining wall. Mr. Irvin stated that when he
contacted Ms. Beck that morning, he had offered to close the A Street entrance;
however, she had rejected the offer. Mr. Irvin stated that he had made it clear that if the
offer was rejected, then it would not be included in the application. As a result of the
offer being rejected, Mr. Irvin stated that he did not wish to make any amendments to the
application.
Chris Davis, 5409 A Street: Stated that the offer to close the A Street access was made
to Ms. Beck and not to the group of neighbors that met on Monday morning.
Director Hendrix made the motion, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hines, to call the question
on the vote. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the question to
vote was called.
By roll call vote, the vote was as follows: Ayes: Hendrix; Richardson; Cazort; Kumpuris;
Fortson; and Vice-Mayor Hines. Nays: Webb; Wright; Wyrick; and Adcock. By a vote of
six (6) ayes and four(4) nays, the ordinance was approved.
11. ORDINANCE: To establish residency within the Corporate Limits of the City of Little
Rock, Arkansas, as a requirement for employment of Police Officers with the City of
Little Rock; to provide for a ninety (90)-day period for new hires to establish their
residence within the City; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends denial.
The ordinance was read a first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Richardson, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading.
By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and
the ordinance was read a second time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Richardson, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the
ordinance was read a third time.
Director Kumpuris asked how many cards had been turned in from individuals that
wanted to speak on the issue. Mayor Stodola stated that he had sixteen (16) cards that
had been turned in from individuals. Director Kumpuris made the motion, seconded by
Director Wright, to limit each speaker to three (3) minutes.
By roll call vote, the vote was as follows: Ayes: Cazort; Kumpuris; Fortson; Adcock; and
Vice-Mayor Hines. Nays: Hendrix; Richardson; Webb; Wright; and Wyrick. By a vote of
five (5) ayes and five (5) nays, the motion failed.
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C. Diane Charles, 12012 Teton Forest Drive: Urged the Board to consider the ordinance
for new Police hires to become citizens of Little Rock.
Johnny Hasan, 1218 West 21st Street: Stated that most of the focus that evening had
been on neighborhoods. Mr. Hasan stated that residency made a neighbor and he
urged the Board to support the ordinance.
Wendell Griffen, 13901 Pleasant Forest Drive: Stated that the idea of establishing a
residency for new hires was wise and that he was in support of the ordinance.
Ricky Hicks, 2100 Indian Trail: Stated that it was becoming increasingly difficult to find
qualified individuals to pass all the aspects of testing to serve as Police Officers and to
institute a residency requirement would make it even more difficult.
David Young, 16 Tory Pines Drive: Stated that he was supportive of Law Enforcement;
however, he was in support of a residency requirement for all new recruits.
Nan Harwood, 2 Hogan Drive: Stated that she was proud to live in a country in which
she was allowed to live and work where she chose to live and was not supportive of a
residency requirement.
Bro. Amexem Bey: Stated that he was supportive of the ordinance and of a residency
requirement for new Police hires.
Robert Webb: Stated that he was in support of the ordinance and felt that Police
Officers should reside within the City Limits.
Richard Morehead, 210 South Gaines Street: Stated that he represented the
represented the Little Rock Firefighters and they were in support of the Little Rock Police
Officers and were against the proposed residency requirement.
Earl Watson, 10 Younger Place: Stated that he was in support of the proposed
ordinance.
Troy Laha, 6602 Baseline Road: Stated that he was against the ordinance and that the
City should be interested in hiring best qualified Officers regardless of where they live.
Ken Henderson, 2903 Arch Street: Stated that he was a proud residence of Little Rock
and asked the Board to support the ordinance.
John Gilchrist, 63 Springridge Court: Stated that he represented the Little Rock
Fraternal Order of Police and they were in opposition to the residency requirement and
asked that the Board vote against the ordinance.
Robert Mann, 1 River Oaks Drive: Stated that his concern was in the erosion of trust in
Law Enforcement across the nation and that he was in support of the ordinance.
Pat Gee, 8409 Dowan Drive: Stated that she did not agree with the proposed residency
requirement and asked the Board to vote against the ordinance.
Loretta Hendrix: Stated that she was in support of the ordinance.
Vice-Mayor Hines stated that he was not supportive of the residency requirement.
Director Richardson stated the was troubled by the fact that even though there were
several incentives offered, it was still hard to recruit people to live in Little Rock. Director
Richardson asked what housing incentives were available. Housing & Neighborhood
Programs Department Director Andre Bernard stated that incentives were available
through the Land Bank Program with no down payment. In addition, with the NSP2
Program, there were subsidies available for income-qualified individuals that would
provide up to $20,000 subsidies for NSP2 properties.
Vice-Mayor Hines made the motion, seconded by Director Hendrix, to call the question
on the vote. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the question to
vote was called.
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By roll call vote, the vote was as follows: Ayes: Hendrix; Richardson; Webb; and
Wright. Nays: Cazort; Wyrick; Kumpuris; Fortson; Adcock; and Vice-Mayor Hines. By a
vote of four(4) ayes and six (6) nays, the ordinance failed.
PUBLIC HEARING (Item 12)
12. ORDINANCE NO. 21,056; G-23-456: To abandon approximately 570 linear-feet of
the undeveloped sixty (60)-foot wide Rock Creek Way right-of-way, which runs north
from West 36th Street, approximately 700 feet east of Bowman Road, in the City of Little
Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and 0 absent.
Staff recommends approval. (Deferred from June 2, 2015)
Synopsis: The adjacent property owners propose to abandon approximately 570 linear-feet of the
undeveloped sixty (60)-foot wide Rock Creek Way right-of-way. The right-of-way runs north from
West 36th Street,approximately 700 feet east of Bowman Road. (Located in Ward 6)
The ordinance was read a first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Cazort, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the
ordinance was read a second time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Cazort, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the
ordinance was read a third time.
Mayor Stodola opened the public hearing and asked if there were individuals present
that wished to speak for or against the item. There being none present, Mayor Stodola
closed the public hearing.
By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinance was approved.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Item 13)
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Annual Evaluation of the City Manager& City Attorney.
Director Richardson made the motion, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hines, to postpone the
evaluations for two (2) weeks and to conduct the evaluations at a reconvened meeting ib
June 30, 2015. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the motion
was approved.
CITIZEN COMMUNICATION
Catherine Barrier, 217 Midland Street: LRSD/CLR
Nan Harwood, 2 Hogan Drive: COPP
Pat Gee, 8409 Dowan Drive: COPP— Public Safety
Troy Laha: COPP
Vice-Mayor Hines made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to recess the
meeting until June 30, 2015, for the purpose of conducting the annual evaluations of the
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June 16,2015
6:00 PM
City Manager and City Attorney. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members
present, the meeting was recessed until June 30, 2015.
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APPROVED?
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Li;ley, City Clerk Mark gtodola, Mayor
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