03-07-06Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - March 7, 2006
MINUTES
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
City Hall — 500 W. Markham
March 7, 2006
6:00 PM
The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in a regular session with
Mayor Dailey presiding. Nancy Wood, City Clerk, called the roll with the following
directors present: Pugh, Keck, Wyrick, Stewart, Hinton, Hurst, Cazort, Adcock,
Kumpuris, Vice Mayor Graves, and Mayor Dailey. Director Pugh gave the invocation,
which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Dailey asked the Board to consider the listed modifications.
ADDITIONS
M -1. Resolution 12,223 - Awarding a contract to Construction Management and
Maintenance, Inc. for intersection improvements on Markham Street and Rodney Parham
Road projects. Staff recommends approval. 2004 Bond Project. Synopsis: The
projects were previously selected for funding in the 2004 Capital Improvement
Bond Program. Bid No. 05 -358. Amount of construction services: $542,720.17
($493,381.98 plus 10% contingencies).
M -2. Resolution 12,224 - To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Witt and Associates to provide assistance in acquiring funds from the Federal
Government and in addressing various federal issues. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The City of Little Rock recently solicited proposals for the provision of
Federal lobbying assistance to help acquire funding and resolve issues. The City of
Little Rock partnered with the Little Rock National Airport and the Little Rock
Port. The City's share of the contract will not exceed $25,000 for the calendar year.
M -3. Resolution 12,225 - To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Doyne Construction Company, Inc. to provide services for the construction and
improvements of drill grounds including a training tower, burn building, fire engine
pump test pit and lagoon, and associated firefighting training props. Staff recommends
approval. 2004 Bond Project. Synopsis: The construction will take place at the new
LRFD Fire Training Facility located at 7000 Murray Street. Doyne Construction
Company was one (1) of three (3) bidders and submitted the lowest bid for the
project. Construction funds are available through the 2004 Bond Project. The total
cost of the project is $2,191,256.00.
M -4. Resolution 12,226 - Authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement with the
low bidder, Cranford Construction Company, for asphalt resurfacing in all seven wards
within the City of Little Rock in 2006. 2004 Bond Project. The resurfacing funds are
available from the 2004 Bond Issue. Total amount for construction is $3,483,820.96
($2,743,166.11 plus 27% contingency).
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M -5. Resolution 12,227 - To reaffirm the City of Little Rock's commitment to inclusion as
a fundamental aspect of the community; and for other purposes.
DEFERRAL
9. PUBLIC HEARING & ORDINANCE - Z -6219 — To appeal the Planning Commission's
denial of Bella Rosa Revised Long -Form PCD. Planning Commission: S ayes, 5 nays, 1
absent. Staff recommends denial. Synopsis: The owners are requesting an appeal of the
split decision (5 ayes, 5 nays) resulting in a recommendation of denial.
Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to accept the modifications to
the agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present the modifications were
approved.
PRESENTATIONS:
UALR — Rebsamen Park Road Study
Proclamation — Little Rock Junior Girls Volley Ball
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1- 5)
1. MOTION - To approve minutes from the regular Board of Directors Meeting:
February 7, 2006, and Special Meeting: January 31, 2006.
2. Resolution 12,228 - Authorizing 2004 Bond Program Capital Funds for an additional signal
project located on Stagecoach Road at Interstate -430, north and south bound ramps; and for other
purposes. Staff recommends approval. 2004 Bond Project.
Synopsis: Authorizes the expenditure of 5220,000 of 2004 Bond Capital Improvement
Program funds for design and construction of an additional signal project on Stagecoach
Road at Interstate -430, north and south bound ramps.
3. Resolution 12,229 - To award a construction contract to CWR Construction
Company in the amount of $392,000.00 to build the Downtown Police Service Center.
Staff recommends approval. 2004 Bond Project. Synopsis: The Police Department is
requesting approval to award a construction contract to CWR Construction
Company to build the Downtown Police Service Center. CWR Construction
Company was among five (5) bidders and provided the low bid at $392,000.00.
4. Resolution 12,230 - To authorize the City Manager to lease park property to Heifer
International to be utilized in a manner consistent with the Master Parks Plan. Synopsis:
The City of Little Rock recently solicited proposals for the lease of park land that
was acquired by the park system but is not currently being used. Heifer
International submitted a proposal to lease the land for the City in conjunction with
the development of their campus and global village.
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5. Resolution 12,231 - To authorize the City Manager to execute a two -year Microsoft
Core Cal Maintenance Renewal; and for other purposes. Synopsis: The 1099 licenses
will allow the City's workstations to connect legally to all City servers with the most
current version of software that supports email, file shares, system management,
and share point.
M -1. Resolution 12,223 - Awarding a contract to Construction Management and
Maintenance, Inc. for intersection improvements on Markham Street and Rodney Parham
Road projects. Staff recommends approval. 2004 Bond Project. Synopsis: The
projects were previously selected for funding in the 2004 Capital Improvement
Bond Program. Bid No. 05 -358. Amount of construction services: $542,720.17
($493,381.98 plus 10% contingencies).
M -2. Resolution 12,224 - To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Witt and Associates to provide assistance in acquiring funds from the Federal
Government and in addressing various federal issues. Staff* recommends approval.
Synopsis: The City of Little Rock recently solicited proposals for the provision of
Federal lobbying assistance to help acquire funding and resolve issues. The City of
Little Rock partnered with the Little Rock National Airport and the Little Rock
Port. The City's share of the contract will not exceed $25,000 for the calendar year.
M -3. Resolution 12,225 - To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Doyne Construction Company, Inc. to provide services for the construction and
improvements of drill grounds including a training tower, burn building, fire engine
pump test pit and lagoon, and associated firefighting training props. Staff recommends
approval. 2004 Bond Project. Synopsis: The construction will take place at the new
LRFD Fire Training Facility located at 7000 Murray Street. Doyne Construction
Company was one (1) of three (3) bidders and submitted the lowest bid for the
project. Construction funds are available through the 2004 Bond Project. The total
cost of the project is $2,191,256.00.
M -4. Resolution 12,226 - Authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement with the
low bidder, Cranford Construction Company, for asphalt resurfacing in all seven wards
within the City of Little Rock in 2006. 2004 Bond Project. The resurfacing funds are
available from the 2004 Bond Issue. Total amount for construction is $3,483,820.96
($2,743,166.11 plus 27% contingency).
M -5. Resolution 12,227 - To reaffirm the City of Little Rock's commitment to inclusion as
a fundamental aspect of the community; and for other purposes.
A motion was made by Director Adcock, seconded by Director Cazort, to adopt the Consent
Agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, being two - thirds in
number, the Consent Agenda was adopted.
End of Consent Agenda
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CITIZEN COMMUNICATION
Speaker: Monte Cole (speaking for Ken Gauld)
Topic: Concern about possible harm or loss that could occur by opening the Arkansas
River Trail to vehicular traffic.
Speaker: Sarah Facen
Topic: Thanked various City staff for helping keep Crump Park beautiful, and maintain
the legacy of Author Crump.
Speaker: Joe White Jr.
Topic: Thanked Housing and Neighborhood Programs for bringing a visible
improvement to the lower income area. He thinks his house was put on the demolition
list by accident, and wanted help in sorting out what happened.
GROUPED ITEMS (Items 6 & 7)
6. Ordinance 19,497- An ordinance to amend Chapter 29 of the Little Rock Code of Ordinances
(1988) to add provisions required by the City's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
( NPDES) permit and to further clarify the status of certain discharges of non -storm water to the
City's Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System; declaring an emergency; and for other
purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: An ordinance to amend Chapter 29 of the
Little Rock Code, Storm Water Management and Drainage, to add provisions required by
the City's new NPDES storm water permit and to clarify the status of certain discharges of
non -storm water to the City's Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System ( "MS4 ").
7. Ordinance 19,498 - Amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Little
Rock, providing for a five (5) year deferral of Master Street Plan Construction Requirements
for Kanis Road. (St. Andrews Church Revised Conditional Use Permit located at 8300
Kanis Road). Synopsis: Authorizes a five (5) year deferral for street improvements
required under the Master Street Plan for the St. Andrews Church Revised
Conditional Use Permit at 8300 Kanis Road.
Director Adcock, seconded by Director Cazort, made a motion to suspend the rules and
place the ordinance on second reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members
present, being two - thirds in number, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was read
the second time. Director Adcock, seconded by Director Cazort, made a motion to suspend
the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board
members present, being two - thirds in number, the rules were suspended and the ordinance
was read the third time. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, being
two - thirds in number, Items 6 & 7 were adopted. An emergency clause was adopted for
Item 6.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. Ordinance 19,499 - Z -7701 - Approving a Planned Zoning Development and
establishing a Planned Commercial District titled Mosely Revised Short -Form PD -C
located at 14309 Kanis Road, Little Rock, Arkansas; amending the Official Zoning Map
of the City of Little Rock; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 4 ayes, 5 nays, 2
absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is appealing the Planning
Commission's recommendation of denial for a rezoning request from this site from
PD -C to Revised PD -C to allow the existing kennel to increase the number of allowable
kennel stalls, allow outdoor runs, and allow outdoor pens.
Mayor Dailey opened the public hearing to all who would like to speak in favor or
opposition of Item 8. With no opposition, Mayor Dailey closed the public hearing. Director
Cazort, seconded by Director Hurst, made a motion to suspend the rules and place the
ordinance on second reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present,
being two - thirds in number, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was read the second
time. Director Adcock, seconded by Director Cazort, made a motion to suspend the rules
and place the ordinance on third reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members
present, being two - thirds in number, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was read
the third time. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, being two- thirds in
number, Item 8 was adopted.
9. Deferred Until April 18, 2006 - Z -6219 — To appeal the Planning Commission's denial
of Bella Rosa Revised Long -Form PCD. Planning Commission: 5 ayes, 5 nays, I absent.
Staff recommends denial. Synopsis: The owners are requesting an appeal of the split
decision (5 ayes, 5 nays) resulting in a recommendation of denial.
Tony Bozynski, Director of Planning, stated that in thirty days, item 9 will come before the
Board once again.
Director Adcock requested information on the Pleasant Forest traffic calming item. Mr. Moore
told her that he would look into getting information. She also requested information regarding
the agreement between the police department and the jail, concerning the jail. Mayor Dailey
stated that tomorrow night; there will be a meeting that will help iron out long term goals and
plans for the jail. He stated that all of the officials in charge of making this jail expansion
happen agree that it is a necessity. He explained that over the next two weeks, the goal is to
come to an agreement on how this situation will be resolved.
Mr. Moore stated that there will be no additional funds required for the jail. Tom Carpenter, City
Attorney, expressed another opinion explaining that the major source of disagreement is the
definition of prisoner. If the facility meant to hold prisoners is leased, additional costs will be
accrued. He stated that it is hard to tell if additional funds will be required for the jail to
function. Mr. Carpenter explained that most of the allocated money would be used to balance
overflow from the County, another portion would go to video systems for the North Little Rock
facility. He stated the reason the extra money was not originally in the discussion was because
the county closed the facility to everyone last Thursday, causing the landscape to change.
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Director Wyrick asked who owns the North Little Rock building and what would need to be
done to make the facility constitutional. She asked who's responsibility it was to make any
changes. Mr. Carpenter stated that it's a county owned facility, and it's their job to make any
changes. He stated that if a person is detained for several days, larger areas for recreation are
required, along with medical care on site.
Director Keck, seconded by Director Cazort, made a motion to adjourn. By unanimous voice
vote of the Board members present, being two - thirds in number, the meeting was adjourned at
7:28PM.
PASSED: May 2, 2006
ATTEST:
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APPROVED:
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