06-16-92101
Board of Directors Chamber
Little Rock, Arkansas
June 16, 1992 - 6:10 P. M.
The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas,
met in regular session with Mayor Priest presiding. City Clerk
Robbie Hancock called the roll with the following Directors
present: Directors Roy, Hollingsworth, Lewellen, Shackelford,
Dailey and Catlett - total 6; Absent - None.
With a quorum present, Mayor Priest declared the Board of
Directors in session and the proceedings of the meeting are
recorded as follows.
The Invocation was given by Mayor Priest.
The Consent Agenda was the first presentation, consisting of
the following items:
(a) The approval of the Minutes of the Board of Directors
regular meeting held May 19, 1992, the reconvened meeting held
May 27, 1992, and the regular meeting held June 2, 1992.
(b) The Comparative Statement of Income Account of the
Little Rock Municipal Water Works for the month of April, 1992.
(c) The 1991 Audit Report of the Firemen's Relief and
Pension Fund.
(d) The 1991 Audit Report of the Policemen's Pension and
Relief Fund.
(e) The 1991 Audit Report of the Municipal Judges
Retirement Fund.
(f) The 1991 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the
City of Little Rock, Arkansas.
(g) A motion to set the date for public hearing on July 7,
1992, on Zoning Appeal Z -5544 to rezone 18018 Ranis Road from 11R-
2" Single- family District to 11C -3" General Commercial District.
(h) Resolution No. 8,719 entitled:
A RESOLUTION STATING AN INTENT TO ENTER INTO MUTUAL AID
AGREEMENTS WITH APPROPRIATE ENTITIES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
(With fire departments serving areas within 5 miles of City
Limits.)
(i) Resolution No. 8,720, with the title being:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT
BIDS AND AWARD CONTRACTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF TURN -OUT CLOTHING
FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND TWO AIR COMPRESSORS FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES /FLEET SERVICES DIVISION.
(j) Resolution No. 8,721, described as:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ALLOCATE
FUNDS FROM THE 1988 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE DESIGN PHASE
OF THE INTERSTATE SOFTBALL DIAMONDS.
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(k) Resolution No. 8,722, entitled:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ALLOCATE
FUNDS FROM THE 1988 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE PORT PARK -
PHASE I.
(1) Resolution No. 8,723, with the title being:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXTEND THE
ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT WITH GARVER & GARVER TO COMPLETE
THE PLANS FOR UNIVERSITY AVENUE /CHICOT ROAD EXTENSION, A 1988
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BOND PROJECT.
(m) Resolution No. 8,724, described as:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO REIMBURSE
LITTLE ROCK MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS FOR WATER LINE RELOCATIONS AT
BARROW PLAZA AND AT RODNEY PARHAM FOR PHASE IV OF THE FOURCHE
CREEK FLOOD REDUCTION PROJECT. ($128.799.21)
(n) Resolution No. 8,725, entitled:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT
BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1992 HOT -
MIX ASPHALT CONCRETE RESURFACING PROGRAM AT VARIOUS CITY -WIDE
LOCATIONS. (Cranford Construction Company - not to exceed
$369.561.)
(o) Resolution No. 8,726, with the title being:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ALLOCATE
FUNDS FROM THE 1988 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BOND FUND FOR THE
WIDENING OF ROMINE ROAD FROM W. 36TH STREET TO DARTMOUTH, WARE
STREET FROM W. 30TH TO W. 32ND, AND W. 40TH STREET FROM ASHER TO
STANNUS; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT BIDS AND
AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE WIDENING OF THESE NEIGHBORHOOD STREETS.
(Gene Summers Construction Company - not to exceed $337.770.81.)
(p) Resolution No. 8,727, described as:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF A PROPOSAL BY
JOHN MANEELY COMPANY TO ASSUME THE OBLIGATIONS AND TO SUCCEED TO
THE RIGHTS OF THE OMEGA TUBE & CONDUIT COMPANY UNDER THE CITY OF
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (OMEGA
PROJECT) SERIES 1984; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE APPROVAL,
CONSENT AND DELIVERY OF THE ASSIGNMENT - ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF SUCH OTHER DOCUMENTS AS ARE NECESSARY TO PERMIT THE
ASSUMPTION BY JOHN MANEELY COMPANY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, A SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE AND PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAX AGREEMENT
AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO.
(q) Resolution No. 8,728, entitled:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
ONE YEAR RENEWAL CONTRACT WITH ADJUSTCO, INC. TO PROVIDE REQUIRED
SERVICES TO THE CITY'S WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROGRAM BEGINNING
JULY 1, 1992.
(r) Resolution No. 8,729, with the title being:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
ONE YEAR RENEWAL CONTRACT WITH SOUTHWEST EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM BEGINNING JULY 1, 1992.
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(s) Resolution No. 8,730, described as:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO RENEW THE
CONTRACT WITH EMPLOYERS' REINSURANCE CORPORATION TO PROVIDE
EXCESS COVERAGE (REINSURANCE) FOR THE CITY'S WORKERS COMPENSATION
PROGRAM FOR A ONE YEAR PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 1992.
(t) Resolution No. 8,731, entitled:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FROM
THE 1988 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BOND PROJECT FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO
HISTORIC BUILDING FACADES AS APPROVED IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS
DISTRICT. ($30,000 for the Howe Building - 801 West Markham
Street.)
(u) Resolution No. 8,732, with the title being:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO USE THE
UNALLOCATED BALANCE AND THE PROCEEDS FROM NOTES RECEIVABLE IN THE
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES (NHS) ACCOUNT FOR NEIGHBORHOOD AND
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
(v) Resolution No. 8,733, described as:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT
BIDS AND AWARD AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF 9MM SEMI-
AUTOMATIC PISTOLS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. (American Public
Safety - not to exceed $347 per unit.)
(w) Resolution No. 8,734, entitled:
A RESOLUTION ALLOWING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN EASEMENT
FOR SEWER LINE ON PROPERTY AT THE LITTLE ROCK AIRPORT; AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
By motion from Director Dailey, seconded by Director Roy, which
was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board Members present, the
Consent Agenda was dispensed with as follows: (a) The Minutes
of the Board of Directors regular meeting held May 19, 1992, the
reconvened meeting held May 27, 1992, and the regular meeting
held June 2, 1992 were approved as written and distributed to
Board Members; (b) The Comparative Statement of Income Account of
the Little Rock Municipal Water Works for the month of April,
1992 was received and filed; (c) The 1991 Audit Report of the
Firemen's Relief and Pension Fund was received and filed; (d) The
1991 Audit Report of the Policemen's Pension and Relief Fund was
received and filed; (e) The 1991 Audit Report of the Municipal
Judges Retirement Fund was received and filed; (f) The 1991
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas was received and filed; (g) The motion setting the date
for public hearing on July 7, 1992 on Zoning Appeal Z -5544 was
adopted unanimously; and (h, i, j, k, 1, m, n, o, p, q, r, s, t,
u, v and w) Resolutions No. 8,719, 8,720, 8,721, 8,722, 8,723
8,724, 8,725, 8,726, 8,727, 8,728, 8,729, 8,730, 8,731, 8,732,
8,733 and 8,734 were adopted unanimously. (NOTE: Director
Hollingsworth abstained from voting on Resolution No. 8,726 [Item
o] and Director Catlett abstained from voting on Resolution No.
8,727 [Item p].)
At the time allotted for Citizens Communications, the first
speaker was Mr. Carl Wilkins, 2915 West 14th Street, who
addressed the Board of Directors regarding Block Grant funding.
He stated that CDBG offers a Block Grant Program to rehabilitate
houses in certain areas. In the Central High area last year, it
was announced that the funds would be distributed on a first
come, first serve basis, but because of the enormous response,
CDBG officials decided to pull names out of a hat. He stated
that was unfair since the announcement stated the funds would be
distributed on a first come, first serve basis. He asked the
Board to reconsider and in the future see that the process is
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followed because it is misleading to say one thing and do
another. Mayor Priest asked City Manager Tom Dalton to provide
Board Members and Mr. Wilkins with a report on how that program
was handled.
The next speaker was Mr. Dan Baker, 16 Towne Park Court #2,
who stated that the Narcotics Division of the Little Rock Police
Department is fighting an overwhelming flood of drugs in the City
without the proper equipment and urged the Board to set aside
$12,000 to $15,000 to purchase high tech video equipment and
possibly a trained animal to help find the drugs.
Ms. Carmen Fowler, President of the Partners of the
Americas, and Ms. Thecia J. Taylor, Past President, asked the
Board of Directors to give consideration to the City of Little
Rock becoming a sister city with Santa Crus, Bolivia. Director
Roy supported the proposal and will be submitting the proposal
for consideration by the Board of Directors. Mayor Priest
reminded Board Members that a Sister City Development Committee
has been authorized but members have not been appointed. The
City of Little Rock is a sister city to KaoHsiung City, Taiwan
(see Resolution No. 6979 of April 19, 1983) and Hunam City, South
Korea (see Resolution No. 8,711 of May 19, 1992). Director
Shackelford and Director Dailey urged the Board to set up and
follow guidelines for meaningful sister city relationships.
Mr. John Bush, 301 East 7th Street, spoke on behalf of the
Society for the Preservation of the Mosaic Templars Building. He
gave a brief history of the Mosaic Templars Organization, which
was founded in 1882 by John Bush (his great - grandfather) and
Chester Keats, to provide services to the recently segregated
black community. It became a national and international
organization, and in 1911 a building was constructed on the
corner of 9th and Broadway Streets for its national headquarters
in Little Rock and was ,a historic cornerstone of the black
business and social community. The Mosaic Templars saw its
demise in the 1930's in the great depression and all that remains
of the organization is the building at 9th and Broadway and
Fraternal Cemetery. He asked the Board to appoint a City Task
Force to develop a plan whereby the City will acquire the
building and direct how it will be preserved and used. The Board
Members expressed interest in seeing the building saved and being
part of the team, but did not see the City taking on the
responsibility of the building. Director Shackelford suggested
that Director John Lewellen and City Manager Tom Dalton represent
the City on the Steering Committee to develop a plan for the
preservation of the Mosaic Templars Building. (See Minutes of
April 1, 1992 and May 19, 1992.)
Consideration was then given to Ordinance No. 16,227,
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 16,182 WHICH
RECLASSIFIED PROPERTY IN THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AREA;
PROVIDING FOR THE CORRECTION OF THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION; AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES;
(Z- 4336 -G - To correct the description of the property in
Compton's Subdivision.)
and the Ordinance was read the first time. A motion was made by
Director Dailey, seconded by Director Catlett, to suspend the
rules and place the Ordinance on second reading. The motion was,
unanimously adopted by members or the Board of Directors present,
being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of
the Board of Directors- elect. Upon second reading of the
Ordinance, there was a subsequent motion by Director Lewellen,
seconded by Director Dailey, that the rules be suspended and the
Ordinance be place on third and final reading. The motion was
unanimously adopted by the members of the Board of Directors
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present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the
members of the Board of Directors - elect. A third and last
reading of the Ordinance ensued, followed by an Aye and No vote
taken on passage of the Ordinance, with the response being: Ayes
- Mayor Priest, Directors Roy, Hollingsworth, Lewellen,
Shackelford, Dailey and Catlett - total 7; Noes - None; Absent -
None. The Ordinance was then declared PASSED.
The next presentation was Zoning Application Z -5553 from
Joseph H. and Frances May Red to reclassify 6608 Baseline Road
from 11R -2" Single- family District to 11C -3" General Commercial
District. The reclassification was denied by the Planning
Commission on May 19, 1992, by a vote of 5 ayes, 5 noes, 1
absent. The proposed Ordinance was presented, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 36 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES;
(Z -5553 - To rezone 6608 Baseline Road from 11R -2" Single- family
District to 11C -3" General Commercial District.)
Ms. Marcelle Cherry, Riverland Realtors, addressed the Board on
behalf of the owner Mr. Joseph H. Red, stating that the owner has
received an offer to purchase the property for commercial use.
The property has been vacant since 1988. There have been no
offers for residential or business use and no one in the area has
presented opposition to the proposal for an Auto Zone at this
location. She asked the Board to approve the reclassification.
Mr. Jim Lawson, Director of the Department of Neighborhoods and
Planning, answered questions by the Board regarding a possible
PCD classification. Mayor Priest expressed opposition to the
commercial use and felt the area would be better served by office
use. She also noted this is across the street from a proposed
city park. Directors Shackelford and Dailey asked for a delay to
look at the property. The Ordinance was read the first time and
left on the calendar for second reading on July 7, 1992. (Mr.
Lawson advised the Board that the applicant's option to purchase
the land expires June 19, 1992. The applicant was advised there
were not enough votes to approve the reclassification at this
time; therefore the applicant should seek an extension.)
Consideration was then given to Ordinance No. 16,228, with
the title being:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 31 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS PROVIDING FOR A WAIVER OF
SIDEWALK REQUIREMENTS;
(S -150 -C - Windsor Patio Home Preliminary Plat - waive
requirement for sidewalks along Windsor Court.)
and said Ordinance was read the first time, followed by a motion
by Director Dailey, seconded by Director Lewellen, that the rules
be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. The
motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board
of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or
more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, and a second
reading of the Ordinance ensued. A motion was then made for a
further suspension of the rules to provide for the third and last
reading of the Ordinance, with the motion being made by Director
Lewellen, seconded by Director Shackelford, and unanimously
adopted by the Board Members present, being seven in number and
two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors -
elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time. A roll
call vote was then taken on passage of the Ordinance with the
response being:. Ayes - Mayor Priest, Directors Roy,
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Hollingsworth, Lewellen, Shackelford, Dailey and Catlett - total
7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Therefore, the Ordinance was
declared PASSED.
The next presentation was Ordinance No. 16,229, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 31 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS PROVIDING FOR A VARIANCE OF
LENGTH OF CUL -DE -SAC, HORIZONTAL STREET RADIUS, 15 FOOT BUILDING
LINE REQUIREMENTS;
(5 -503 -L - Sandpiper West Subdivision, Block 7.)
and said Ordinance was read the first time, followed by a motion
by Director Dailey, seconded by Director Lewellen, that the rules
be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. The
motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board
of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or
more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, and a second
reading of the Ordinance ensued. A motion was then made for a
further suspension of the rules to provide for the third and last
reading of the Ordinance, with the motion being made by Director
Lewellen, seconded by Director Shackelford, and unanimously
adopted by the Board Members present, being seven in number and
two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors -
elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time. A roll
call vote was then taken on passage of the Ordinance with the
response being: Ayes - Mayor Priest, Directors Roy,
Hollingsworth, Lewellen, Shackelford, Dailey and Catlett - total
7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Therefore, the Ordinance was
declared PASSED.
Ordinance No. 16,230 was introduced, described as:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 31 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS PROVIDING FOR A VARIANCE OF
PAVEMENT WIDTH AND RIGHT -OF -WAY WIDTH REQUIREMENTS;
(5 -943 - Ryburn Addition located at the northeast corner of I -430
and Colonel Glenn Road.)
and said Ordinance was read the first time, followed by a motion
by Director Dailey, seconded by Director Lewellen, that the rules
be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. The
motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board
of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or
more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect, and a second
reading of the Ordinance ensued. A motion was then made for a
further suspension of the rules to provide for the third and last
reading of the Ordinance, with the motion being made by Director
Lewellen, seconded by Director Shackelford, and unanimously
adopted by the Board Members present, being seven in number and
two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors -
elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time. A roll
call vote was then taken on passage of the Ordinance with the
response being: Ayes - Mayor Priest, Directors Roy,
Hollingsworth, Lewellen, Shackelford, Dailey and Catlett - total
7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Therefore, the Ordinance was
declared PASSED.
The next presentation was Ordinance No. 16,231, with the
title being:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 31 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS PROVIDING FOR A WAIVER OF
SIDEWALK, CURB GUTTER AND PAVEMENT REQUIREMENTS;
(5 -945 - Hugh Wells Subdivision - waiver of requirements on
Raines Road and Vesta Drive.)
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and said Ordinance was read the first time, followed by a motion
by Director Dailey, seconded by Director Lewellen, that the rules
be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. The
motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board
of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or
more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, and a second
reading of the Ordinance ensued. A motion was then made for a
further suspension of the rules to provide for the third and last
reading of the Ordinance, with the motion being made by Director
Lewellen, seconded by Director Shackelford, and unanimously
adopted by the Board Members present, being seven in number and
two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors -
elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time. A roll
call vote was then taken on passage of the Ordinance with the
response being: Ayes - Mayor Priest, Directors Roy,
Hollingsworth, Lewellen, Shackelford, Dailey and Catlett - total
7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Therefore, the Ordinance was
declared PASSED.
Introduced next was Ordinance No. 16,232, described as:
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND
BALANCE TO THE MT. HOLLY CEMETERY BOARD FOR THE PURPOSES OF
ISSUING A WRITTEN HISTORY OF MT. HOLLY CEMETERY;
Board members questioned City Attorney Tom Carpenter regarding
the City owned cemetery, and appointments to the Mt. Holly
Cemetery Board. Director Lewellen asked if Mt. Holly is open to
all residents of the City of Little Rock for burial purposes. He
had received information that there were no persons of minority
buried in the cemetery. Mrs. Peg Smith, Vice President of Mt.
Holly Cemetery Association Board of Directors, gave a brief
history of the cemetery. She stated that in 1843 two men gave
four square blocks to the City to be used as a public burial
grounds. In the 1850's sections were set aside for certain kinds
of burials, one for Jewish burials, one for black burials, and
one for Catholic burials, and the rest for whoever bought the
lots. The City operated the Cemetery until 1877 when a group of
five men petitioned the City to appoint them as a Board to
operate the Cemetery because the City wasn't doing a very good
job. Those men or their successors ran the cemetery until 1915,
when a group of ladies approached the City and requested to be
appointed because the men were not doing a very good job. So a
Board of women volunteers has run the cemetery since 1915. Next
year Mt. Holly will be 150 years old and the Cemetery Board wants
to write a history of the Cemetery. Some Board Members
questioned why the appointment of members of Mt. Holly Cemetery
Board is not made by the City Board of Directors. City Attorney
Tom Carpenter was asked to get clarity of the appointments to the
Mt. Holly Cemetery Association Board of Directors. The Ordinance
was then read the first time. The rules were suspended and the
Ordinance placed on second reading by motion from Director
Lewellen, seconded by Director Dailey, which was unanimously
adopted by the members of the Board of Directors present, being
seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the
Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was then read the second
time, followed by a motion to suspend the rules and place the
Ordinance on third and final reading. The motion was made by
Director Roy, seconded by Director Dailey, and unanimously
adopted by the members of the Board of Directors present, being
seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the
Board of Directors - elect. The third and final reading of the
Ordinance ensued, followed by an Aye and No Vote on the passage
of the Ordinance, which resulted as follows: Ayes - Mayor
Priest, Directors Roy, Hollingsworth, Lewellen, Shackelford,
Dailey and Catlett - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. The
Ordinance was then declared PASSED.
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The next matter to be considered was Ordinance No. 16,233,
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE CONDEMNING CERTAIN STRUCTURES IN THE CITY OF
LITTLE ROCK AS STRUCTURAL, FIRE AND HEALTH HAZARDS; PROVIDING FOR
SUMMARY ABATEMENT PROCEDURES; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO TAKE
SUCH ACTION AS IS NECESSARY TO RAZE AND REMOVE SAID STRUCTURES;
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;
Ms. Maureen Strobel, 1819 N. Fillmore, a licensed real estate
agent representing Mr. Joe T. Lamb, the owner of the property at
9516 Chicot Road, stated that the owner has secured the building,
and would like to have a chance to sell the property. She asked
for a 90 day extension, stating the owner would take down the
building if it was not sold within the ninety day period. The
Board of Directors generally agreed to grant a ninety (90) day
administrative waiver for 9516 Chicot Road. Mr. Jim Lawson,
Director of the Department of Neighborhoods and Planning, stated
he had been contacted by Mr. Bryan Magness, the owner of the
property at 3801 West 16th Street. Mr. Magness was hurt on the
job site recently and was unable to attend the Board Meeting, but
had requested a 60 day extension for the property at 3801 West
16th Street. The Board of Directors generally agreed to grant a
sixty (60) day administrative waiver for 3801 West 16th Street
and requested that the owner board up the building. The
Ordinance was then read the first time. There was a motion by
Director Dailey, seconded by Director Hollingsworth, to suspend
the rules and place the Ordinance on second reading. The motion
was unanimously adopted by members of the Board of Directors
present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the
members of the Board of Directors - elect, and a second reading of
the Ordinance ensued. There was a subsequent motion by Director
Dailey, seconded by Director Hollingsworth, to suspend the rules
and place the Ordinance on third and final reading. The motion
was unanimously adopted by members of the Board of Directors
present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the
members of the Board of Directors - elect, and there was a third
and last reading of the Ordinance, followed by an Aye and No Vote
on the passage of the Ordinance which resulted as follows: Ayes
- Mayor Priest, Directors Roy, Hollingsworth, Lewellen,
Shackelford, Dailey and Catlett - total 7; Noes - None; Absent -
None.
The Emergency Clause contained in Section 5 of the foregoing
Ordinance was then read and adopted by the following roll call
vote: Ayes - Mayor Priest, Directors Roy, Hollingsworth,
Lewellen, Shackelford, Dailey and Catlett - total 7; Noes - None;
Absent - None. Whereupon, the Ordinance, together with the
Emergency Section,�was declared PASSED.
Resolution No. 8,735 was the next presentation, described
as:
A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO
A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE
LEASE OF PARK PROPERTY AT 9TH AND PULASKI STREETS TO BE USED AS
THE SITE FOR THE MARTIN LUTHER KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
(Director Shackelford was excused at 7:55 o'clock P.M., but
before leaving stated she was comfortable with the intent to
lease the park property and was supportive of the Resolution.)
Ms. Ethel Ambrose, 1514 South Schiller Street, President of the
Central High Neighborhood Association, spoke in support of the
Resolution, stating that both the preservation of Westside Junior
High School and the development of the elementary school in the
neighborhood were very essential to the stabilization of the
neighborhood. She stated that Children's Hospital has reaffirmed
its interest in purchasing the Westside Junior High School and
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restoring the building in a way that would enhance the
neighborhood. The Resolution was then read in full. A motion
was made by Director Dailey, seconded by Director Lewellen, and
the Resolution was ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes - Mayor
Priest, Directors Roy, Hollingsworth, Lewellen and Dailey - total
5; Noes - None; Abstentions - Director Catlett - total 1; Absent
- Director Shackelford - total 1.
Resolution No. 8,736 was then introduced, with the title
being:
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE REQUESTS
FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PARK IN THE WESTERN
PORTION OF LITTLE ROCK PURSUANT TO THE 1988 CAPITAL BOND
IMPROVEMENTS BOND ISSUE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
(An area of approximately 250 acres with 75% available for active
usage and 25% for passive use, bordered by Pride Valley Road, as
extended, and Chenal Valley Road, as extended.)
Director Hollingsworth stated he had asked City Attorney Tom
Carpenter to do some redrafting to the Resolution to include
language as discussed at the Agenda Meeting. The Resolution was
then read in full. There was a motion by Director Dailey,
seconded by Director Roy, to adopt the Resolution. The
Resolution was adopted by unanimous voice vote of the Board
Members present.
At 8:05 o'clock P.M. Mayor Priest announced that the Board
of Directors would recess to Executive Session in the Board's
Conference Room for the purpose of evaluating City Manager Tom
Dalton.
When the Board of Directors reconvened at 10:00 o'clock P.M.
from Executive Session, Mayor Priest presided and the following
Directors were present: Directors Roy, Hollingsworth, Lewellen,
Dailey and Catlett - total 5; Absent - Director Shackelford -
total 1.
Mayor Priest then announced that the Board had evaluated
City Manager Tom Dalton and that he received a good evaluation,
was given a raise of $8,000 annually, and his vacation accrual
was capped at six (6) months.
There being no further business to be presented, the Board
of Directors adjourned at 10:02 o'clock P.M. to meet again in
regular session on Tuesday, July 7, 1992, at 6:00 o'clock P.M.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk Robbie Hancock
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APPROVED:
Mayor Sharon Priest
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