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Robinson Center - Room 102
Markham and Broadway
Little Rock, Arkansas
March 3, 1998 - 6:00 P.M.
The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session
with Mayor Jim Dailey presiding. The roll was called by City Clerk Robbie Hancock,
with the following Directors present: Directors Hinton, Hodges, Cazort, Keck, Joyce,
Wyrick, Kelly, and Adcock - total 8; Absent - Directors Wilson and Kumpuris - total 2.
With a quorum present, Mayor Dailey declared the Board of Directors in session
and the proceedings of the meeting are recorded as follows.
The Invocation was given by Director Wyrick followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Mayor Dailey presented Certificates of Appreciation to members of the Pulaski
County Summit on Volunteerism Steering Committee.
(Director Wilson enrolled at 6:06 o'clock P.M.)
Public Works Director Chandra Russell presented a Certificate of Appreciation
to Nash and Marilyn Abrams for their contribution to the Adopt -A- Street Program.
They adopted 64 blocks in downtown Little Rock to clean up.
Mayor Dailey noted that the presentation to Dr. Bobby Roberts for National
Librarian of the Year had been deferred to March 17, 1998, and the Battle of Little
Rock presentation by Mr. Don Hamilton had been deferred to April 7, 1998.
Consideration was then given to the Consent Agenda which consisted of the
following:
(1) Approve the Minutes of the Board of Directors regular meetings held
August 5, 1997, and August 19, 1997.
(2) Motion to set the date of hearing on the appeal of the Planning
Commission's denial of the Gibralter Heights Short -form PD-0 (Z- 6428), located
between Gamble and Atkins Roads, south of Arthur Lane. (March 17, 1998.)
(3) Resolution No. 10,209, entitled:
A RESOLUTION SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE
PETITION TO VACATE AND CLOSE WALNUT STREET BETWEEN WEST
FIRST STREET AND WEST SECOND STREET ABUTTING BLOCKS 19 AND
20, TOWN OF MABELVALE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK,
ARKANSAS. (March 17,1998.)
(4) Resolution No. 10,210, described as:
A RESOLUTION SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE
PETITION TO VACATE AND CLOSE PART OF 16TH STREET BETWEEN
JUNIOR DEPUTY ROAD AND ALDERSGATE ROAD IN HICKS INTERURBAN
ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS. (March 17,1998.)
(5) Resolution No. 10,211, with the title being:
A RESOLUTION TO SET THE DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
OF MARCH 17,1998 ON THE PROJECTED USES OF 1998 CDBG, HOME, AND
ESG FUNDING.
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(6) Resolution No. 10,212, entitled:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH WHEELER CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $69,309 FOR ROOFING IMPROVEMENTS
TO THE WOLFE STREET CENTER, A 1997 CDBG PROJECT.
(7) Resolution No. 10,213, described as:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH AMARACO ENTERPRISES IN THE
AMOUNT OF $107,800 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO NEW
AFFORDABLE HOMES AT 5009 WEST 28TH STREET AND 5015 WEST 28TH
STREET.
(8) Resolution No. 10,214, with the title being:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH PAUL DAVIS SYSTEMS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $108,650 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TWO NEW AFFORDABLE
HOMES AT 5005 WEST 28TH STREET AND 5019 WEST 28TH STREET.
(9) Resolution No. 10,215, entitled:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT TO D & E CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF POTTER - WHITFIELD DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS, AN AT &T SURPLUS FUND PROJECT. (Not to exceed
$386,784.75)
(10) Resolution No. 10,216, described as:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, CERTIFYING LOCAL GOVERNMENT
ENDORSEMENT OF ACXIOM CORPORATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
ARKANSAS ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM. (Two locations: Morgan Keegan
Drive and at the corner of Technology Drive and Arkansas Systems Drive)
(11) Resolution No. 10,217, with the title being:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT TO DICTAPHONE
CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $188,266 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A
DIGITAL VOICE PROCESSING SYSTEM FOR THE LITTLE ROCK POLICE
DEPARTMENT. ($188,266.)
(12) Resolution No. 10,218, entitled:
A RESOLUTION TO AMEND LITTLE ROCK, ARK.
RESOLUTION 10,131 (NOVEMBER 18, 1997) TO EXTEND BY 120 DAYS THE
TIME FOR CREATION OF A UNIVERSITY REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT;
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
(13) Resolution No. 10,219, described as:
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION TO THE
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, WHICH CREATES A SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
NETWORK FOR WELFARE RECIPIENTS THAT ENABLES THEM TO FIND
AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT. (Located in the Old Central Library at 7th and
Louisiana)
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Item 24 was added to the Consent Agenda by Mayor Dailey, being Resolution No.
10,220, entitled:
A RESOLUTION TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON WHETHER TO
ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO ISSUE PARKS & RECREATION REVENUE
BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $16.5 MILLION; AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES. (March 17, 1998)
Upon a motion and second by Directors Keck and Cazort, respectively, the Consent
Agenda was adopted by unanimous voice vote.
At 6:20 o'clock the Board of Directors began interviews with applicants for
appointment to the Racial and Cultural Diversity Commission: Joy R. Taylor, Jeff
McKay, Lonnie "Vic" Bolden, Valerie Hudson, Ehihu Eli El, and Rev. Hezekiah Stewart.
(Director Kumpuris enrolled at 6:25 o'clock P.M.)
At the time allotted for Citizen Communications, the first speaker was Mr. Jim
Lynch, 16 Lenon Drive, co -chair of the Little Rock New Party Steering Committee, and
addressing the issue of fair housing in the City of Little Rock. He said he and other New
Party members met with Mayor Dailey two weeks ago and established expectations of
where we are headed with fair housing. The year 1998 should be the year of fair housing.
He concluded by stating the New Party wanted an ordinance that is acceptable to the
community.
The next speaker during Citizen Communications was Rev. Delton Jones, 2915
South State Street, a New Party member, who also spoke on fair housing, stating we
have a lot of discrimination in the rental housing industry. He read a list of
discrimination occurrences in rental housing.
Mr. Frank Kelly, 27 Overlook Drive, was the next speaker during Citizen
Communications. He proposed a major park redevelopment to be considered by the
Board of Directors and the citizens of Little Rock. He asked that the feasibility of a
redesigned War Memorial Park nine hole golf course and open green space be
conducted to determine the viability and community support. By redesigning the park
and developing a diverse mix of individual and family type activities, the park would
become a showcase enjoyed by citizens of all ages.
The last speaker during Citizen Communications was Mr. Roger Mears, 5711
Country Club South, who spoke about flooding on his property. He said he and his
neighbor were having a terrible flooding problem in their back yards.
Upon a motion and second by Directors Keck and Cazort, respectively, which was
unanimously adopted, Agenda Item 23 was considered immediately after Citizen
Communications, being Resolution No. 10,221, described as:
A RESOLUTION APPROVING 1998 REVENUE BOND
INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS.
At 6:50 o'clock P.M. the discussion of the infrastructure projects began with City
Manager Cy Carney stating that the list of recommended street and drainage projects had
been reviewed by staff and is designed to fit the $16,000,000 Revenue Bond issue which
the Board authorized some time ago. The total list of street and drainage needs City wide
is about $450 million. Public Works Director Chandra Russell then made a slide
presentation, reviewing the criteria for selecting the projects and the strategic goals in
providing a quality infrastructure. Following the slide presentation, Mrs. Russell
responded to questions by the Board of Directors. Responding to a question by Director
Adcock, Mr. Carney stated this will be a single bond issue that will require debt service
of about $1.5 million and the debt service payment will come out of the general fund in
future years and will be made from utility franchise fee revenues. The full amount is
borrowed money. Citizens speaking on the issue were Mr. Harold Zook, 10015
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Chicot Road; Mr. Clifton Galyean, 17 Caylor Lane; Ms. Minnie A. Forbis, #5
Caylor Lane; Mr. Troy Laha, 7 Althea Circle; Mr. Jim Kester, 9923 Forester Cove;
Ms. Judy Hall, 7208 "N" Street; Robert Augustyn, 14409 Jerome Street; and Ms.
Mazolia Johnson, 1622 S. Martin Street. Mr. Zook spoke on behalf of the Chicot
Neighborhood Association, expressing concern about the two projects that have been
started in that neighborhood and wanted to know if they will remain unfinished. At a
meeting on July 23, 1997, they were told that the Caylor Lane drainage and
resurfacing project had been tentatively approved, but it is not on this list. Mr. Galyean
also spoke about the Caylor Lane project, stating they were promised at the July 23,
1997 meeting that they would have curb and gutter and drainage and now the City has
backed down on us. Accountability is important. Mrs. Forbis said Caylor Lane has
always flooded. She said the ditches are dug deep in front of her house and buses can't
get through if anything is parked on the street. The concrete culvert at her driveway was
taken out and plastic pipe was put in. The driveway is now shorter and has a hump. Mr.
Troy Laha spoke about the South Loop Overpass, which was described on the list as a
grass median arterial road with four lanes and sidewalks and has been downgraded from
an interstate highway. Mr. Kester, president of West Baseline Neighborhood
Association, spoke about drainage problems and streets that are sinking because of the
ground shifting. Duvall Circle is an area that needs some help. Ms. Judy Hall said she
has been asking for help on "N" Street for 25 years. It is on this list and she asked the
City to please leave it on the list this time. Mrs. Johnson, Stephens Area, asked the Board
to leave Martin Street on the list and to consider West 17th Street also. Mr. David
Dorbin, 3506 Ludwig, chair of the Consolidate Planning Committee and the John Barrow
Planning Committee, spoke in support of the 36th Street project which is very important
to the community. Director Keck moved for adoption of the Resolution and Director
Cazort seconded the motion. Director Adcock said everyone agrees that we need an
overpass on Baseline Road at Mann Road, but instead we are putting $2.5 million on an
overpass for a road that is not even there. The Resolution was adopted by a voice vote
of 10 ayes and 1 no (Director Adcock). Director Hodges moved for the "clincher" and
Director Keck seconded the motion, which was adopted by a voice vote of 10 ayes
and 1 no (Director Adcock). Therefore, the infrastructure bond issue cannot be
reconsidered unless two- thirds of the members of the Board of Directors vote to do
so. The clincher expires six months from date of vote.
Mayor Dailey declared a 15 minute recess at 8:15 o'clock P.M. The Board
reconvened at 8:50 o'clock P.M. with Mayor Dailey presiding and all Directors present.
Director Hodges made a few comments regarding infrastructure. He said there are
two ways to come up with additional funds for infrastructure - raise taxes or do a bond
issue. He then asked City Manager Cy Carney to examine and come back to us with
some major proposals to raise additional revenues for infrastructure (streets, drainage,
curbs and gutters) in the City of Little Rock.
Consideration was then given to Ordinance No. 17,683, 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 -6453 - To rezone property located south of Labette Drive and west of John
Barrow Road from "MF -12" Multifamily District to "MF -18" Multifamily District.)
and the Ordinance was read the first time. The rules were suspended to provide for the
second and third readings of the Ordinance by unanimous vote of the Board Members
present being eleven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of
Directors. A roll call vote was taken on passage of the Ordinance as follows: Ayes -
Directors Wyrick, Kumpuris, Kelly, Adcock, Wilson, Hinton, Hodges, Cazort, Keck,
Joyce and Mayor Dailey - total 11; Noes - None; Absent - None. Therefore, the
Ordinance was declared PASSED.
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The next presentation was then given to Ordinance No. 17,684, described as:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 31 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, PROVIDING
FOR A WAIVER OF BOUNDARY STREET IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS
FOR ST. JAMES METHODIST CHURCH LOCATED AT 321 PLEASANT
VALLEY DRIVE.
and the Ordinance was read the first time. The rules were suspended to provide for the
second and third readings of the Ordinance by unanimous vote of the Board Members
present being eleven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of
Directors. A roll call vote was taken on passage of the Ordinance as follows: Ayes -
Directors Wyrick, Kumpuris, Kelly, Adcock, Wilson, Hinton, Hodges, Cazort, Keck,
Joyce and Mayor Dailey - total 11; Noes - None; Absent - None. Therefore, the
Ordinance was declared PASSED.
Introduced next was Ordinance No. 17,685, 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 MASTER STREET PLAN REQUIREMENTS FOR 7500
CANTRELL ROAD;
and the Ordinance was read the first time. The rules were suspended to provide for the
second and third readings of the Ordinance by unanimous vote of the Board Members
present being eleven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of
Directors. A roll call vote was taken on passage of the Ordinance as follows: Ayes -
Directors Wyrick, Kumpuris, Kelly, Adcock, Wilson, Hinton, Hodges, Cazort, Keck,
Joyce and Mayor Dailey - total 11; Noes - None; Absent - None. Therefore, the
Ordinance was declared PASSED.
Consideration was then given to Ordinance No. 17,686, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 31 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, PROVIDING
FOR A DEFERRAL OF BOUNDARY STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR DOYLE
SPRINGS MINI - STORAGE LOCATED AT 8801 DOYLE SPRINGS ROAD;
and the Ordinance was read the first time. The rules were suspended to provide for the
second and third readings of the Ordinance by unanimous vote of the Board Members
present being eleven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of
Directors. A roll call vote was taken on passage of the Ordinance as follows: Ayes -
Directors Wyrick, Kumpuris, Kelly, Adcock, Wilson, Hinton, Hodges, Cazort, Keck,
Joyce and Mayor Dailey - total 11; Noes - None; Absent - None. Therefore, the
Ordinance was declared PASSED.
The next presentation was then given to Ordinance No. 17,687, described as:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 31 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, PROVIDING
FOR A DEFERRAL OF BOUNDARY STREET IMPROVEMENTS TO
BASELINE ROAD FOR WEDGEWOOD CREEK SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT
13401 BASELINE ROAD;
and the Ordinance was read the first time. The rules were suspended to provide for the
second and third readings of the Ordinance by unanimous vote of the Board Members
present being eleven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of
Directors. A roll call vote was taken on passage of the Ordinance as follows: Ayes -
Directors Wyrick, Kumpuris, Kelly, Adcock, Wilson, Hinton, Hodges, Cazort, Keck,
Joyce and Mayor Dailey - total 11; Noes - None; Absent - None. Therefore, the
Ordinance was declared PASSED.
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Introduced next was Ordinance No. 17,688, with the title being:
A ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO GENE SUMMERS
CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS ON W 28TH STREET (FAIR PARK TO FILLMORE,) A 1988
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BOND PROJECT;
and the Ordinance was read the first time. The rules were suspended to provide for the
second and third readings of the Ordinance by unanimous vote of the Board Members
present being eleven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of
Directors. A roll call vote was taken on passage of the Ordinance as follows: Ayes -
Directors Wyrick, Kumpuris, Kelly, Adcock, Wilson, Hinton, Hodges, Cazort, Keck,
Joyce and Mayor Dailey - total 11; Noes - None; Absent - None. Therefore, the
Ordinance was declared PASSED.
Item 15 on the Agenda was a proposed Ordinance, described as:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A WAIVER OF BOUNDARY
STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF
CHAPTER 31 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR LEAWOOD PLACE
SUBDIVISION, LOCATED AT THE WEST END OF JANWOOD DRIVE;
and the Ordinance was read the first time. Public Works Director Chandra Russell stated
staff recommends denial. The preliminary plat submitted several years ago showed
Janwood Drive ending in a cul -de -sac to provide access to multiple lots. The applicant
has bought all but Lot 1 and proposes to build a single family home, and requests a
waiver of the turnaround requirements due to costs. Since there will not be a cul -de -sac,
Public Works believes there should be some form of turnaround device at the dead -end of
Janwood Drive. Currently, Solid Waste trucks must back down Janwood Drive, over 600
feet, creating safety concerns and delaying service delivery. Staff will support
construction of a "T" turnaround. Mr. M. R. Godwin said he purchased this 12 acre tract
of land last September for the purpose of constructing one single - family home, which
would be accessed through a gated drive extending from the west end of Janwood Drive.
There are eight homes fronting on Janwood Drive, and six of those homeowners have
requested that no turnaround be built. He said this is a 12 acre tract and subdivision
regulations do not apply. The cost is too much of a burden on one home owner. He
listed some items that were not included in the cost estimate of $12,000, which is grossly
understated. He concluded by stating he would give the 40 -60 feet of right -of -way to the
City and let the City build the turnaround. Mrs. Keli Storman, 31 Janwood Drive, spoke
in opposition to the waiver. She said the gated drive would be a barrier because people
would have to back into her driveway to turn around. Mrs. Virginia Brissey, 29
Janwood Drive, also spoke in opposition to the waiver, stating that her house and the
Storman's house were the turnarounds on Janwood Drive. Mrs. Brissey and Mrs.
Storman both felt he threatened them that if they didn't do what he wanted he would sell
the property and build 25 houses. Director Kumpuris asked Mrs. Brissey if the property
owners had ever considered working with Mr. Godwin to build the turnaround since it
would help everyone. Mrs. Brissey said it was never presented to the neighborhood.
Director Kumpuris then moved to table this issue for two weeks, and Director Wilson
seconded the motion. The motion failed by a vote of five ayes ( Wyrick, Kumpuris,
Wilson, Joyce and Dailey) and 6 noes (Kelly, Adcock, Hinton, Hodges, Cazort and
Keck). The rules were then suspended to provide for the second and third readings of the
Ordinance by unanimous vote of the Board Members present, being eleven in number and
two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors. A roll call vote was taken
on passage of the Ordinance as follows: Ayes - Directors Hodges and Keck - total 2;
Noes - Directors Wyrick, Kumpuris, Kelly, Adcock, Wilson, Hinton, Cazort, Joyce and
Mayor Dailey - total 9; Absent - None. Mayor Dailey announced that the Ordinance had
FAILED.
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Consideration was then given to Ordinance No. 17,689, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A CONDITIONAL WAIVER OF
BOUNDARY STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 31 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR
HUGHES SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 10020 NASH LANE;
and the Ordinance was read the first time. The rules were suspended to provide for the
second and third readings of the Ordinance by unanimous vote of the Board Members
present being eleven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of
Directors. A roll call vote was taken on passage of the Ordinance as follows: Ayes -
Directors Wyrick, Kumpuris, Kelly, Adcock, Wilson, Hinton, Hodges, Cazort, Keck,
Joyce and Mayor Dailey - total 11; Noes - None; Absent - None. Therefore, the
Ordinance was declared PASSED.
Item 21 on the Agenda was a proposed Ordinance, described as:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, PROVIDING
FOR CERTAIN TECHNICAL AND PROCEDURAL REVISIONS; (Revised storm
sewer specifications)
The lengthy discussion began at 9:50 o'clock P.M. with Public Works Director Chandra
Russell making the staff presentation, stating that the existing specifications were last
revised in 1958. We need to do everything possible to reduce costs and improve quality.
Concrete pipe and metal pipe are now being used. The new specifications allow for use
of plastic pipe also. Staff has been working on the new specifications for over a year.
She then responded to questions from Board Members. Mayor Dailey stated that twenty
minutes each side would be allowed for support and opposition to be presented.
Speaking in support were Mr. Jim Goddard, Mr. Wayne Muri, Mr. Steve Hagood,
Mr. Ed Nobles, and Mr. Keith Wingfield. Opposition was presented by former City
Director Jeff Sharp, Mr. Harold Zook, Mr. Troy Laha, and Mr. Mike Shook. Mr.
Goddard, chief engineer for Advanced Drainage System - the largest producer of
corrugated polyethylene pipe in the U.S., said the impact of competition is that it does
reduce costs. Mr. Hagood, Advanced Drainage System representative in Little Rock,
named cities in Arkansas that use ADA pipe. Mr. Nobles, representing Hancor, a
manufacturer of polyethylene pipe, said Hancor was founded in 1887 and initially
manufactured clay pipe, but changed to plastic pipe in the 1960's. He spoke in support of
the new Section 13 - Pipe Culverts and Storm Drainage Piping (CLR specifications). The
new specifications will give more opportunities for engineers to design City projects with
greater savings while providing a superior product. Director Keck asked why the Board
is even discussing the specifications because he felt that should be a staff decision.
Mr. Carney stated that the specifications were originally adopted by Ordinance, and the
amendment would need to be done by Ordinance. He felt engineering specifications are
more appropriately placed in the City Manager's office with professional staff, and the
issue should not be before the Board except that it was originally a Board action. City
Attorney Tom Carpenter said the Ordinance could be changed to approve letting the City
Manager make the decision on specifications for pipe. If that is the pleasure of the Board,
he suggested leaving the Ordinance on first reading to give him opportunity to draft an
amendment that accomplishes that for the next meeting. Mr. Wingfield, regional sales
manager for Contech Construction Products, representing the metal pipe industry and
bituminous coated paved invert, explained the specification update for metal pipe with
the newest technology. He urged the Board to let the engineers make the technical
decisions. Mr. Sharp was opposed to using plastic pipe, stating common sense dictates
that concrete is going to be there a lot longer than plastic. He also said the Board should
make the decisions on this type of thing. Mr. Zook, Caylor Lane, expressed concern
about using plastic pipe. Mr. Laha felt the City should require a manual pipe test in this
plastic pipe. Mr. Shook, Choctaw Concrete Pipe Company, said the Department of
Transportation (DOT) does not allow plastic pipe under streets, only side drains. He said
plastic pipe should not be used in critical maintenance areas such as cross drains and
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storm drains which are under pavement. Director Joyce said she would like to see the
Ordinance rewritten so that the decision as to what kind of pipe to use falls on Staff. Mrs.
Russell stated that is the way the Ordinance is written, the type of pipe used is left to the
discretion of the engineer. Director Joyce wanted the Ordinance written so that use is
limited to various applications, such as concrete for under streets and drainage and plastic
for side drains. Following the lengthy discussion, Director Hodges moved to defer the
Ordinance for two weeks for the City Attorney to rewrite the Ordinance to provide
for using the appropriate pipe where it is applicable by AHTD standards. The
motion was seconded by Director Cazort and unanimously adopted. Therefore, the
Ordinance was deferred until March 17, 1998, so that Mr. Carpenter can rewrite the
Ordinance.
At 11:25 o'clock P.M. City Manager Cy Carney gave his Activity and Project
Report.
At 11:40 o'clock P.M. the Board of Directors recessed to executive session to
consider appointments to various Boards and Commissions. The Board reconvened at
12:00 midnight with Mayor Dailey presiding and all Directors present.
Resolution No. 10,222 was then presented with the title being:
A RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE RACIAL AND
CULTURAL DIVERSITY COMMISSION.
(Al Armstrong, Marla Johnson, Leon Modeste, Dana David Deree, Jim Glover, Sister
Deborah Troillett, Barbara Douglas, Andra Nickerson, Lonnie "Vic" Bolton, Jerome
Ngundue, Daniel Coker, Loretta Alexander, Johathan Perez, Pat McGraw, Paul
Kelly.)
Following the reading of the Resolution, Director Adcock moved for its adoption. The
motion was seconded by Director Keck, and the Resolution was unanimously adopted.
The last presentation was Resolution No. 10,223, described as:
A RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS
TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, BOARD OF ELECTRICAL CODE
APPEALS, CITY BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION, EDUCATION COMMISSION,
HOUSING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS, MACARTHUR
MILITARY HISTORY MUSEUM, AND THE SISTER CITIES COMMISSION.
(Board of Adjustment - Brandon Rogers reappointed, Steve Raper and William Ruck
appointed; Electrical Code - Charlie Cupples, Jr. appointed; City Beautiful - Nash
Abrams appointed; Education - Bernice Smith appointed, Housing Board of
Adjustment - Jim Harris reappointed and Gerry Nash appointed; MacArthur Military
History Museum - Richard Dixon and Tom Ryan reappointed and Carl Moneyhon
appointed; Sister Cities - Clarice Miller appointed.)
Following the reading of the Resolution, Director Adcock moved for its adoption. The
motion was seconded by Director Keck, and the Resolution was unanimously adopted.
Note: The Board of Directors did not make the appointment to the Little Rock
Municipal Water Works Commission (Item 27).
There being no further business to be presented, the Board of Directors adjourned
at 12:05 o'clock A.M. to meet again in regular session on Tuesday, March 17, 1998 at
6:00 o'clock P.M.
ATTEST: layor PRO%V�ED:
City Clerk Robbie Hancock Jim Dailey
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