09-16-03MINUTES
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
City Hall — 500 W. Markham
September 16, 2003
6:00 PM
The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with
Mayor Dailey Presiding. Assistant City Clerk, Nataki Blocker called the roll with the
following Directors Present: Pugh, Vice Mayor Hinton, Keck, Adcock, Stewart, Graves,
Hurst, Kumpuris, Cazort, and Mayor Dailey. Director Wyrick was absent. Director
Kumpuris gave the Invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Dailey asked the Board to consider the listed modifications.
ADDITIONS:
M -l. RESOLUTION NO. 11,596 - To authorize the City Manager to renew the
contract with Rhodes and Associate /RAI for City property insurance coverage for an
additional year; and for other purposes.
M -2. RESOLUTION NO. 11,597 - To authorize the City Manager to renew the
contract for employee dental insurance with Delta Dental Plan of Arkansas for an
additional year; and for other purposes.
M -3. DISCUSSION
2003 Bond Issue
DELETIONS:
6. RESOLUTION - Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a lease purchase
agreement for golf maintenance equipment from Jerry Pate Turf and irrigation; and for
other purposes. Staff requested deletion.
PRESENTATIONS:
Worldfest — Carlette Henderson
CONSENT AGENDA (1 - 7)
1. RESOLUTION NO. 11,598 - G -23 -325 - To set October 7, 2003, as the date of
public hearing on the petition to abandon the west 15 feet of the 80- foot -wide Polk
Street right -of -way, located adjacent to 2022 N. Polk Street; in the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 11 ayes, 0 nays - staff recommends
approval.)
2. RESOLUTION NO. 11,599 - G -23 -329 - To set October 7, 2003, as the date of
public hearing on the petition to abandon the 20 foot wide alley right -of -way within
Block 13, Original City of Little Rock; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 11
ayes, 0 nays - staff recommends approval with retention of utility and drainage easement.)
3. RESOLUTION NO. 11,600 - G -23 -327 - To set October 7, 2003, as the date of
public hearing on the petition to abandon a portion of the Taylor Street right -of -way
between West 28th and West 30th Streets and the alley rights -of -way located in Blocks
1, 2, and 6, C.O. Brack Addition to the City of Little Rock; and for other purposes.
(Planning Commission: 11 ayes, 0 nays - staff recommends approval with retention of utility and drainage
easement and Public Works conditions.)
4. RESOLUTION NO. 11,601 - G -23 -326 - To set October 7, 2003, as the date of
public hearing on the petition to abandon a portion of East 16th Street right -of -way
between Lot 7, Block 9, and Lot 16, Block 16, Dodge Addition (east of Geyer Street)
to the City of Little Rock; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 11 ayes, 0 nays - staff
recommends approval with retention of utility and drainage easement)
5. RESOLUTION NO. 11,602 - To approve appointments of Bill Roehrenbeck and
Richard Butler to the Quapaw Central Business Improvement District #5, to fill vacancies
on the Board of Commissioners of the District.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 11,603 - Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a lease
purchase agreement for golf maintenance equipment from Jerry Pate Turf and irrigation;
and for other purposes.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 11,604 - To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Pierce Manufacturing for the purchase of one Fire Pumper /Tanker Truck in the
amount of two hundred fifty nine thousand, nine hundred and NO/ 100 Dollars
($259,000.00); and for other purposes. Synopsis: One bid was received for Bid Number 03259.
Pierce Manufacturing was the only bidder that could adhere to the strict guidelines of the Compressed Air
Foam system required on this apparatus. The unit was bid at $349,797.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (8 - 10)
8. PUBLIC HEARING & ORDINANCE NO. 18,933 - To vacate and abandon a
Sanitary Sewer Easement located in Block 11, Ferndale Addition; in the City of Little
Rock, AR; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Jones Street, LLC
is requesting that a sanitary sewer easement located in Block 11, Ferndale Addition, on the north and east
sides of 710 Jones Street, be abandoned.
9. PUBLIC HEARING & ORDINANCE NO. 18,934 - Z- 5686 -A - To repeal
Ordinance No. 18,236 and revoking a planned zoning district titled Ilodianya Short -
Form PDO located at 4807 Ballinger Road; and for other purposes. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The applicant requests that the existing PDO zoning be revoked and the property
revert to its original R -2 zoning.
10. PUBLIC HEARING & ORDINANCE NO. 18,935 - To establish Taylor Loop
Municipal Multi- Purpose Property Owners' Improvement District No. 19 of Little
Rock, Arkansas; naming the commissioners to the Board of Commissioners; declaring an
emergency; and for other purposes.
GROUPED ITEMS (11 - 12)
11. ORDINANCE NO. 18,936 - To appropriate $72,000 for the Local Initiatives
Support Corporation (LISC) to provide low to moderate housing assistance; to declare it
impractical and unfeasible to engage in a competitive selection process; to declare an
emergency; and for other purposes. Synopsis: The Little Rock Board of Directors has decided to
participate in programs that provide housing assistance to low to moderate income persons and insuring the
availability of sale, decent and affordable housing. Local Initiative Support Corporation (LISC) is a
national organization working with local CDC's and financial institutions to provide such housing
production.
12. ORDINANCE NO. 18,937 - To amend Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances
Pertaining to Animal Services General Provisions, Dogs and Cats. Synopsis: An ordinance
to approve a recommendation of the Animal Services Advisory Group by amend a part of the Animal Code
to allow special permits so an appropriate household can keep more than four animals.
OTHER BUSINESS
13. ORDINANCE NO. 18,938 - Z- 6599 -A — To rezone property located along the
north side of Otter Creek Road, approximately 450 feet east of Stagecoach Road in
the City of Little Rock, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 11 yes, 0 no. Staff recommends
approval.) Synopsis: The owner of the undeveloped 1.799 -acre tract located along the north side of Otter
Creek Road, approximately 450 feet east of Stagecoach Road is requesting that the zoning be reclassified
from R -2 to C -3.
14. ORDINANCE NO. - To amend Ordinance No. 18,844 (March 18, 2003) which
prohibits the placing of obstructions in the public right -of -way; providing for removal by
the City obstructions left in the right -of -way after notice to remove; and for other
purposes. Deferred to Oct. 7, 2003.
15. RESOLUTION NO. 11,604 - To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with the Little Rock School District to continue a School Resource Officer Program in
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the Little Rock School District, beginning October 1, 2003, and ending September 30,
2005. Synopsis: The previous contract was updated with current information regarding the number of officers
(from 15 to 11) in the program and the reimbursement details (estimated $250,000 for the 2003 -2004 school year).
The resolution was read. A motion was made by Director Cazort, seconded by Director
Adcock to adopt the resolution; and by unanimous voice vote of the Board members
present, the resolution was adopted. .
16. RESOLUTION NO. 11,605 - To authorize the Mayor to issue a Letter of Support
to the Arkansas Development Finance Authority for the Old Oaks Apartments, a one
hundred and twelve (112) unit apartment complex located at 7700 N. Chicot Road; and
for other purposes. The resolution was read. Director Adcock moved for the adoption of
the resolution; seconded by Vice Mayor Hinton, and by unanimous voice vote the
resolution was adopted.
17. ORDINANCE - To repeal Chapter 34 of the City of Little Rock, AR. Revised Code
of Ordinances and to add a new Chapter 34 entitled "Transportation Code "; to declare
an emergency; and for other purposes. (Item deferred from 9 -2 -03) (Item is to be held
on First Reading). Item was deferred to October 7, 2003.
18. RESOLUTION 11,606 - Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a towing service
contract with each company that responded successfully to the City's request for
qualifications; and for other purposes. Synopsis: The annual contract for City Wrecker Services
expires on September 30, 2003. This ordinance authorizes the City Manager to enter into the contracts with
several towing companies for another year. The resolution was read. Director Adcock moved for
the adoption of the resolution; seconded by Director Cazort; by unanimous voice vote of
the Board members present, the resolution was adopted. Mr. Ron Routh, stated he had
been a service provided for the City of Little Rock since 1987, and stated this is one time
he could stand before the Board and say he was proud of the industry he was in. He said
last year there was a lot of confusion, a lot of negativity, and once of the thing the Board
decided last year was that the city and the providers would get together in April of this
year, and work out all the things that needed to be worked out so that when it was time to
adopt the resolution there would not be a lot of confusion. Mr. Routh said Director Cazort
was true to his word, that he met with the providers three times. He stated this was the
�- first time since 1987 the contract renewal went smoothly.
19. ORDINANCE NO. 18,939 - Amending Chapter 36 of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Little Rock, Arkansas providing for modification of various regulations; and for
other purposes. Synopsis: This amendment is to define Homeless Shelter and make such use a
conditional use in the City of Little Rock. The ordinance was read the first time. Mr. Bruce
Moore stated that just recently the Board had received recommendations from the
Downtown Partnership Homeless Coalition's task force, and that one of the
recommendations of that task force was that the City considers a Conditional Use
Permitting Process for homeless facilities. He said the ordinance presented tonight
moves that recommendation forward. Director Adcock asked if an organization was in
the process of already developing, would this ordinance allow for grand- fathering them
in. Mr. Moore answered that if an organization had already begun development this
would not impact them. Mr. Carpenter, City Attorney stated, if they are already building,
this ordinance would not impact them. Director Adcock asked about drug and alcohol
rehabilitation houses in neighborhoods. Mr. Carpenter stated the way this ordinance is
written, the Planning Commission would take into account the various criteria and the
various things to be considered, and then once all of that is in place, and the
neighborhood is described, the permit should be granted. Director Adcock asked if
halfway houses would fall under this ordinance. Mr. Carpenter stated that halfway
houses are under a different process that was put into place a few years ago. Director
Adcock asked if this ordinance affects foster care. Mr. Carpenter said it did not. Director
Adcock asked Mr. Carpenter to look at how many foster children can be placed in a home
without notification to the community. Sharon Priest, representing the Downtown
partnership, stated the partnership is fully supportive of this ordinance, and felt it
important that communities know when there are shelters in the area and that they should
not be allowed by right. She stated it is important that where they currently exit, they can
expand, depending on the size of the expansion. Director Adcock made a motion,
seconded by Director Pugh to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second
reading. By unanimous vice vote of the Board members present, being two - thirds in
number, the rules were suspended to provide for the second reading. The ordinance was
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read the second time. Director Adcock made a motion, seconded by Director Hurst, to
suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. By unanimous vice vote of
the Board members present, being two - thirds in number, suspended the rules to provide
for the third reading. The ordinance was read the third time. By unanimous vice vote of
the Board members present, being two - thirds in number, the ordinance passed.
20. REPORT - Little Rock Board of Directors
21. REPORT -City Manager's Activity Report.
Mayor Dailey announced the next consideration was to discuss the 2003 Bond Issue.
Mayor Dailey asked Mr. Bruce Moore, City Manager to present results of the public
meetings held on September 15, 2003. Mr. Moore summarized the survey taken as a
result of the public forums and the summary of the comments. He stated the three major
areas were public safety, infrastructure, and quality of life, and summarized the important
items and /or projects under each category. Mr. Moore stated the results could be posted
on the website if anyone wanted to look at specific numbers from the survey. Mayor
Dailey stated that hopefully by next Tuesday, the Board would be able to present a final
list, and provide direction as to the percentages that would be designated for each
category.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS — There was no one present to speak during Citizens
Communications.
A motion was made by Director Cazort to recess this meeting to reconvene on September
23, 2003 for the discussion of the bond issue. Director Keck seconded the motion, and
by unanimous vice vote of the Board members present, the meeting was recessed.
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
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Little rock Board of Directors Reconvened Meeting
September 9, 2003
MINUTES
Board of Directors Room
City Hall — 500 W. Markham
Little Rock, Arkansas
September 9, 2003
4:00 PM
The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in a reconvened session
with Mayor Dailey presiding. The roll was called by Assistant City Clerk, Nataki
Blocker, with the following Directors present: Pugh, Hurst, Stewart, Kumpuris, Keck,
Adcock, Graves, Kumpuris, Cazort, Vice Mayor Hinton, Mayor Dailey. Director Wyrick
was absent. Director Hurst was absent at roll call, but enrolled at 4:06 PM.
The items considered were as follows:
1. PUBLIC HEARING & RESOLUTION NO. 11,594 - To approve the proposed uses
of 2004 CDBG, HOME and ESG Funding; and for other purposes. (Reconvened from 9-
2-03).
Mayor Dailey announced that at the last meeting there had been two different
recommendations. He stated that it was his understanding that the committees had come
together with one recommendation. Mr. Bruce Moore, City Manager agreed that this was
correct. He said that committee members that were present agreed that housing
counseling did need additional funding, and that the reduction would be taken form the
housing rehabilitation programs. Mr. Moore state The Consolidated Planning Committee
voted on the proposal and it was approved unanimously, and that staff recommends
approval. Director Adcock asked if this proposal included shelters for women with male
children over six, and men with children. She said these are two of the growing
populations. Lisa Spigner, Housing and Neighborhood Programs, stated that in the 2003
program there was 20% set aside to develop shelters for this type capacity. She stated
that Women and Children first are currently doing this, and they would have continued
funding set aside for the next few years. Troy Laha, co -chair of the Consolidated
Planning Committee, stated the two committees met, and they had a very productive
meeting. He said the meeting lasted about an hour and compromises had been agreed
upon. Mayor Dailey closed the public hearing. The resolution was read. Director
Adcock, seconded by Vice Mayor Hinton made a motion to adopt the resolution. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, the resolution was adopted.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 11,595 - Authorizing the use of up to $175,000 of Infrastructure
Reserve from the 1995 Capital Improvement Bonds as the 20% local match for the
Hindman Park Bridge Project. The resolution was read. Director Adcock made a
motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to adopt the resolution. By unanimous voice vote
of the Board members present, the resolution was adopted.
Director Adcock made a motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to adjourn the meeting.
By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, the meeting was adjourned.
Adjourn
ATTEST:
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