06-05-07Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting — Minutes — June 5, 2007
MINUTES
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
City Hall — 500 W. Markham
June 5, 2007 - 6:00 PM
The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in a regular session with Mayor
Stodola presiding. Nancy Wood, City Clerk, called the roll with the following directors present:
Richardson, Cazort, Keck, Wright, Wyrick, Kumpuris, Fortson, Adcock, and Vice Mayor Hurst,
and Mayor Stodola. Director Hendrix was not present at the time of roll call but enrolled in the
meeting at 6:07 PM. Director Cazort gave the invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation — Arkansas Poultry Federation (June 5, 2007) — Angela Rogers
Know Ye All People By These Presents Greetings:
WHEREAS, the city of Little Rock and namely Little Rock Convention and Visitors
Bureau are charged with drawing and attracting major meetings and conventions to our city as a
benefit to the hospitality community as well as our community's economy as a whole.
WHEREAS, the Poultry Federation, with more than 4, 000 attendees from the region
including Arkansas, Oklahoma and Missouri, will return to Little Rock this week for the second
time in consecutive years for its Annual Poultry Festival.
WHEREAS, the city of Little Rock recognizes the contribution of the poultry industry to
our community through employment and production, serving as a catalyst for the economy of the
city, state and region.
WHEREAS, the purposes of the Poultry Federation are to promote and protect all
poultry interests relating to production, distribution, merchandising and consumption of poultry
and poultry products; to disseminate information relating to the various phases of the poultry
industry in order to improve and expand markets; to increase efficiency in production and
marketing; to encourage and support research in production and marketing of poultry; and to
encourage and support youth programs in poultry work
WHEREAS, all citizenry of this fine city as well as city employees and members of the
City Board bestow honor and gratitude to the Poultry Federation not only for the work its
members do in a valued industry but also for choosing our community to host its annual festival of
concerts, sporting activities and other events.
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Mark Stodola, acting under the authority vested in me as Mayor
of the city of Little Rock, do hereby proclaim June 4 -8, 2007 as
"Poultry Federation Week"
in the city of Little Rock and urge all citizens to welcome and embrace the group and its members
to our community and recognize the contribution of this fine industry to the economic health of
our city and state.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, 1 have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Little
Rock to be affixed on this 51" day of June, in the year of our Lord, 2007.
S/ /Murk Stodola, Mayor
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The Mayor recognized Boy Scout, Jonathan Evans, a student at Parkview High School.
Fed Challenge National Competition- Little Rock Central High School (June 5, 2007) - Shariq
Ali, Cameron Zohoori, Stuart Shirrell, Hillary Ledwel, Brent Sodman, Charlie Meyers (team
alternate), and George West (team sponsor).
Mayor Stodola recognized that there were several speaker cards for the Martin Luther King
Heritage Center. He asked those present to stand and noted that there would be a public meeting
regarding this matter on Saturday, June 16 at 11:00 AM. He asked that comments be reserved
until after that public meeting and the City Manager has made recommendations to the Board.
Citizens present who will not be present at the meeting were given an opportunity to speak. Dr.
Patricia McGraw asked the Mayor would it be okay for a few of those present to speak.
MODIFICATIONS
Bruce Moore, City Manager, noted that he would like to have M -1 deferred to a reconvened
meeting next week and that Item 19 be deferred for two weeks. He also added that there should
be an addition of a Resolution regarding the Advertising and Promotion Commission's sale of
property (M -2).
Director Richardson asked how the deferral of M -1 would affect the summer programs process.
Bruce Moore, City Manager, noted that there would be delay, but that review process scheduled
for today had been delayed for lack of a quorum.
ADDITIONS:
PRESENTATION - Fed Challenge National Competition- Little Rock Central High School
(June 5, 2007) - Shariq Ali, Cameron Zohoori, Stuart Shirrell, Hillary Ledwel, Brent Sodman,
Charlie Meyers (team alternate), and George West (team sponsor) .
M -1. RESOLUTION - Deferred to June 12th - To authorize the City Manager to enter
contracts for Summer Recreational Programs for Little Rock youth; and for other purposes.
Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Recommendations: 1. Girl Scouts of Ouachita
Council - $13,400; 2. Love Letters A Universal Sound - $17,299; 3. Centers — Parent
Center - $13,836; 4. Pfeifer Camp (Males) - $16,894; 5. Pfeifer Camp (Females) - $16,894;
6. Centers — Proposal 2 - $17,220; 7. Effort Foundation - $19,948; 8. Promiseland — Camp
Positive - $15,700; 9. Promise Land — Promise Camp - $15,700; 10. Our House - $17,600;
11. Caring, Loving & Compassion $19,473; (Total Recommendations: $183,964).
M -2. EXECUTIVE SESSION & RESOLUTION - To make appointments to various City of
Little Rock Boards and Commissions: Addition: Advertising and Promotions Commission;
Notation: Oakland Fraternal Cemetery Board (applicant ineligibility- see revised cover sheet).
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DEFERRAL:
19. RESOLUTION - Approval of HOME Investment Partnership Program funding award
to Central Little Rock CDC in the amount of $200,000. Staff recommends approval.
Mayor Stodola called for the reading of the consent agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 -14)
1. MOTION - To approve minutes of the Reconvened Meeting of May 8, 2007.
2. MOTION - Z- 4411 -F - To set the date of public hearing for June 19, 2007, on the appeal of
the Planning Commission's recommendation of denial for a rezoning request for Pleasant Ridge
Town Center Revised Long -Form PCD located on the southeast corner of Cantrell and
Pleasant Ridge Roads. Planning Commission: 0 ayes, 8 nays, 3 absent. Staff recommends
denial. (Deferred from April 17, 2007). Synopsis: The applicant is appealing the Planning
Commission's denial of a rezoning request for this site, from PCD to Revised PCD, to allow
the western -most drive located along Cantrell Road to become a full service intersection.
3. RESOLUTION 12,522 - G -23 -380 - To set the date of public hearing for June 19, 2007, for
a request to abandon the west fifteen (15) feet of the Polk Street right -of -way (fifteen (15) feet
by one hundred and forty (140) feet) located adjacent to Lot 1, Block 8, Newton's Addition to
the City of Little Rock, adjacent to 5505 Hawthorne Road. Planning Commission: 10 ayes, 0
Nays, I absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Kenneth G. McRae, adjacent
property owner, requests to abandon the west fifteen (15) feet of the Polk Street right -of-
way (fifteen (15) feet by one hundred and forty (140) feet) located adjacent to Lot 1, Block
8, Newton's Addition to the City of Little Rock, adjacent to 5505 Hawthorne Road.
4. RESOLUTION 12,523 - G -23 -381— To set the date of public hearing for June 19, 2007, for
a public hearing on a request to abandon the twenty (20) foot wide north/south alley right -of -way
located within Block 11, Original City of Little Rock, Arkansas. Block 11, Original City of
Little Rock, Arkansas, is bounded by Main Street, Scott Street, East 10th Street and Interstate
630. Planning Commission: 10 ayes, 0 Nays, I absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
Several abutting property owners request to abandon the twenty (20) foot wide north /south
alley right -of -way located within Block 11, Original City of Little Rock. Block 11, Original
City of Little Rock is bounded by Main Street, Scott Street, East 10th Street and Interstate
630.
5. RESOLUTION 12,524 - G -23 -382 — To set the date of public hearing for June 19, 2007,
for a request to abandon the east one hundred and twenty (120) feet (twenty (20) feet by one
hundred and twenty (120) feet) of alley right -of -way located within Block 15, Fleming and
Bradford's Addition (adjacent to 2208/2210 Marshall Street). Planning Commission: 10 ayes, 0
nays, I absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Glen and Demetra Brown, adjacent
property owners, request to abandon the east one hundred and twenty (120) feet (twenty
(20) feet by one hundred and twenty (120) feet) of alley right -of -way located within Block
15, Fleming and Bradford's Addition (adjacent to 2208/2210 Marshall Street).
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6. RESOLUTION 12,525 - G -23 -384 - To set the date of public hearing for June 19, 2007, for
a request to abandon the north fifteen (15) feet of the First Tee Way excess right -of -way (fifteen
(15) feet by approximately two hundred (200) feet, tapering to zero (0) feet to the east and west),
located adjacent to 4520 South University Avenue. Planning Commission: 10 ayes, 0 Nays, I
absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Darragh Investment Company, adjacent
property owner, requests to abandon the north fifteen (15) feet of the First Tee Way excess
right -of -way (fifteen (15) feet by approximately two hundred (200) feet, tapering to zero (0)
feet to the east and west), located adjacent to 4520 South University Avenue.
7. RESOLUTION 12,526 - To set the date of public hearing for June 19, 2007, on the issuance
of up to $18,000,000 of a Sewer Construction Revenue Bond, Series 2007B. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The resolution sets the date and time of June 19, 2007, at 6:00 PM for
a public hearing on the issuance of up to $18,000,000 of a Sewer Construction Revenue
Bond, Series 2007B.
8. MOTION - Z- 8132 -A - To set the date of public hearing for June 26, 2007, on an appeal by
the owners, Cycle Breakers, Inc., of the Planning Commission's recommendation of denial of a
rezoning of 4.55 acres of property located at 800 Apperson Street. Planning Commission: 4
ayes, 6 nays, I absent. Staff recommends denial. Synopsis: Cycle Breakers, Inc., owner of
4.55 acres of property located at 800 Apperson Street, is appealing the Planning
Commission's denial of a rezoning of the property from R -3 to 0 -2.
9. MOTION - LU07 -18 -02 — To set the date of public hearing for July 10, 2007, on an appeal
of the Planning Commission's denial to amend the Land Use Plan (16,222) in the Ellis
Mountain Planning District from Mixed Office Commercial to Commercial. Planning
Commission: 2 ayes, 6 nays, I abstention, 2 absent. Staff recommends denial. Synopsis: To
amend the Land Use Plan (16,222) in the Ellis Mountain Planning District from Mixed
Office Commercial to Commercial.
10. MOTION - Z- 6933 -A —To set the date of public hearing for July 10, 2007, on an appeal of
the Planning Commission's denial of a rezoning of a site located on the northwest corner of
Kanis and Kirby Roads, Pulaski County, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the
City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: S ayes, 3 nays, 2
absent, I recusal. Staff recommends denial. Synopsis: The applicant is appealing the
Planning Commission's denial for a rezoning of the site from C -1, Neighborhood
Commercial to PCD to allow the development of the site with a convenience store with gas
pumps and a freestanding automatic carwash.
11. RESOLUTION 12,527 - Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract to purchase
five (5) half -ton extended cab trucks from the 2007 State Contract, in the amount of $81,303.25,
for the Little Rock Fire Department. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: To purchase five
(5) half -ton extended cab trucks from the 2007 State Contract, in the amount of $81,303.25,
for the Little Rock Fire Department.
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12. RESOLUTION 12,528 - Awarding a contract to Township Builders, Inc., for 2004 Bond
Project, Lee and Fairfax Street Improvements. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
Authorizes the City Manager to approve contracts and agreements with Township
Builders, Inc., for construction of Lee and Fairfax Street Improvements, Bid No.07 -222.
Funding for Project Lee and Fairfax Drainage Improvements is from 2004 Bond Capital
Improvement Program remaining balances.
13. RESOLUTION 12,529 - To authorize the City Manager to execute a public agency services
agreement to provide fleet maintenance and repair service for Metrocentre Improvement District
No. 1 vehicles and equipment; and for other purposes. Synopsis: A resolution is needed to
authorize the City Manager to execute a public agency services agreement to provide fleet
maintenance and repair services for the Metrocentre Improvement District No. 1.
14. RESOLUTION 12,530 - Approving the issuance of a series of taxable promissory notes
under the authority of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, Ordinance No. 19,723; and prescribing
other matters pertaining thereto. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The resolution
authorizes the issuance of the second phase of the 2007 short -term notes in the amount of
$1,481,000 for improvements of LRCVB facilities and gives the Mayor, City Clerk and
Treasurer the authority to take the necessary actions to complete the issuance.
Director Adcock asked about the value of property in question on Item 4. The City Manager
answered that the real estate staff had been out and that a letter would go out to her on Friday.
Director Wyrick asked if the bond issue referenced in Item 7 would pay for the basin in
southwest Little Rock and was informed that it would not.
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. Director Adcock voted no on Item 4.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS
Speaker: Kwendeche
Topic: He is in support of the Martin Luther King Heritage Enrichment Center.
He is not sure if he will be present at the Saturday meeting and added that
the meeting should be moved to the Hinton Center. He also indicated that
he would like to see reasons why the center should be closed in writing.
Speaker: Jessie M. Garrett, member of Martin Luther King Neighborhood
Association and Assistant Director of the Hertitage Center
Topic: She gave a brief history of the inception of the Heritage Center and the
neighborhood area. She questioned Director Hendrix as to how they are
impeding progress and indicated that she wanted to know why the
meeting was taking place.
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Speaker: Adwoa Oware, Executive Director - Martin Luther King Heritage Center
Topic: She indicated that she has been volunteering at the center since 2003 and
sited some of its' recent accomplishments. She passed out general
information about the center's daily activities and filed a petition of
support for the center with the City Clerk. She also indicated that after
several attempts the Center had no open dialogue with Director Hendrix.
She concluded by sighting statistics of visitors and participants of the
center.
Speaker: Chief O.A. Oware
Topic: He described his involvement with the Heritage Center as a volunteer
gardener. He thought the issues at the Center had been resolved last year
and is disturbed to see that the issues have arisen once again. He
indicated that he felt like the letter from the City regarding the meeting
was threatening and could not see the City's vision of empowering its'
citizens through the actions taken in this matter. He urged the City to
resolve the matter by letting those who had the original vision for the
center continue to make it work.
Director Adcock made a request that personalities be left out of the comments made by
the speakers. The Mayor asked the City Manager to give a summary as to why the City
wanted to have the meeting with the Heritage Center group. Mr. Moore noted that the
venue for the meeting had not been chosen at this time and that staff would work closely
with the community to decide the appropriate place. He noted that the word "closure"
was not to be used in reference to the Heritage Center because he thought it was a viable
asset to the City and neighborhood. He commended the community for its work with the
City and making this center a success. He added that the letter was simply to serve as a
catalyst to get the opposing factions at the same table to come up with a solution and
commented that as long as there were problems the community would lose out.
Director Richardson asked if there was going to be a mediator present at the meeting.
The City Manager responded that he had not made that decision yet.
Director Wright urged the City Attorney and City Manager, once this issue is resolved,
to set some protocol and guidelines to prevent the same problems from coming up again.
Director Hendrix clarified that the issue involved the Martin Luther King Neighborhood
Association only.
Director Cazort asked about the present contract with the group; specifically if it is at its
natural end or if there had been some sort of breech. The City Attorney answered his
questions by stating that the lease agreement expired on July 31, 2007, and that there had
been no proof of any breeches of the contract at this time.
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Speaker: Dr. Patricia McGraw
Topic: She indicated that she was new to the City government and listed several
City projects in which she participated. She also stated that she was a
product, having been born and raised, in the south end of Little Rock.
She described some of the activities that participated in at the Heritage
Center and indicated that she was happy to hear the City Manager say that
the center would not be closed.
Speaker: Ellen Buckley
Topic: Ms. Buckley stated that she had been a resident of the Martin Luther King
Neighborhood for 45 years. She stated that she had not felt a part of the
neighborhood until she started volunteering at the Heritage Center, which
is a feeling that some people who live in nice neighborhoods may take for
granted. She indicated that she was not aware of any opposition of the
center.
Speaker: Barbara Miller
Topic: She introduced the health and nutrition cooking classes that she started at
the Heritage Center. She added that there was also an herbal doctor and
nutritionist that participates in the activities at the center.
Director Richardson acknowledged and recognized former Director Johnnie Pugh who
was in the audience. He also noted that the Board did not attend the open house at the
center because they did not receive the invitation until the day after the event.
Speaker: Wilma Smith
Topic: She was following up on an issue that she had brought to the attention of
the Board in April regarding some CDBG work that was supposed to
have been done on her house. She wanted to know what had been done
about the incompletion of the work at her home. She listed all of the
things in her home that had not been completed. She said that she sent a
letter to the City Manager's Office.
Mr. Moore indicated that he had met with Ms. Smith and concurred that the work had
not been completed. He indicated that the work had to be re -bid and that the City was
assigning a staff member to monitor the new work. He indicated that he was waiting for
a letter from Ms. Smith.
Director Wright said that she had read all of the documents that Ms. Smith had presented
to the Board. She concluded that the City had done everything that they were required to
do and that the City has gone above and beyond to try to resolve the problems. She
indicated that if Ms. Smith did not respond as Mr. Moore required, that she did not want
to move any further on this mater.
Director Richardson asked the City Manager to give the Board a report on the action
taken on Ms. Smith's issues.
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Speaker: Kobe TwoRivers
Topic: He indicated that the complaint was against him and that he was speaking
on behalf of his wife and children regarding the issue of Pygmy Goats at
their home on 2505 Wolfe Street. He asked that his goats be
grandfathered into the City because they had been there for twenty plus
yeas, r and the amendment had taken place in 2003.
The Board of Directors asked questions about the Animal Services Advisory Board's
decision to review the code of ordinances to address the Pygmy Goat issue,
grandfathering the goats into the City, and /or making exceptions for the goats.
Speaker: Raven TwoRivers
Topic: She indicated that the goats had lived with her all of her life, they got no
more than 25 lbs, and they didn't bite or smell. She indicated that her
goats were properly contained and asked that proof of all complaints be
presented.
Speaker: Imerald Allen
Topic: She indicated that she was a friend of the TwoRiver family and that she
had been for 16 years. She indicated that the goats had been there since
before she was born. She indicated that the goats had not been a problem
to the neighborhood. She asked that the goats be allowed to stay.
-- Speaker: Lisa TwoRivers
Topic: She indicated that Pygmy Goats were bred to be pets. That they were
smaller than potbelly pigs. She asked that her goats be grandfathered into
the City. She added that the goats had been there for 3 generations and
that they were not an issue.
Speaker: Brenda Ross
Topic: She indicated that she was the neighbor of the owners of the Pygmy
Goats. She indicated that they did smell, they defecated on her lawn,
porch, and sidewalks when they got loose. She also stated that a six (6)
foot fence would not remedy the problems. She asked the Board not to
change the ordinance and to disallow the goats.
Speaker: Sarah Facen
Topic: Asked the Board to consider being the neighbor to the goats and to
disallow the goats in the City.
Speaker: Laverne Redwood
Topic: Ms. Redwood made the observation that with the increase in gas prices,
allowing goats within the City limits would be a good solution to the
weed lot problems within the City.
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The Mayor announced that Item 16 would be deferred. Bill Spivey gave a brief
overview of the action and indicated that it could be read at the next meeting.
The City Clerk read the grouped items.
GROUPED ITEMS (Items 15 —17)
15. ORDINANCE 19,757 - Z -8200 - Reclassifying property located at 6520 South University
Avenue from R -2 to C -4, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 10 ayes, 0 Nays, 1 absent. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Shepherd Family Trust, owner of the 1.58 acre property
located at 6520 South University Avenue, is requesting to rezone the property from R -2,
Single Family District to C -4, Open Display District.
16. ORDINANCE - No Reading — Tabled to Reconvened on June 12th - Providing for the
issuance and sale of Capital Improvement Revenue Refunding Bonds for the purpose of advance
refunding the City's Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds (Infrastructure Improvements) Series
1998A; providing for the payment of the principal of the interest on the bonds; authorizing the
execution and delivery of an amended, restated and substituted master trust indenture and a
supplemental trust indenture; and prescribing other matters relating thereto; and declaring an
emergency. Synopsis: The ordinance authorizes the issuance of $13,655,000 of Capital
Improvement Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2007.
17. ORDINANCE 19,758 - To amend a portion of Article I of Chapter 6 "Animals" of the
Little Rock Code of Ordinances titled "General Provisions" to provide a clarification of trapping
of nuisance animals in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Amends Article I of Chapter 6 of the Little Rock Code of
Ordinances entitled "Animals" to expand trapping control methods in the City to make it
consistent with Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) Regulations regarding nuisance
animals such as beaver, nutria, moles, gophers, muskrat and skunks.
The ordinances were read the first time. Director Adcock, seconded by Director Cazort, made
a motion to suspend the rules and place the ordinances on second reading. By unanimous voice
vote of the Board members present, being two - thirds in number, the rules were suspended and
the ordinances were read the second time. Director Adcock, seconded by Director Cazort, made
a motion to suspend the rules and place the ordinances on third reading. By unanimous voice
vote of the Board members present, being two - thirds in number, the rules were suspended and
the ordinances were read the third time. A roll call vote was taken and recorded as follows:
Directors Keck, Wright, Wyrick, Kumpuris, Fortson, Adcock, Hendrix, Richardson,
Cazort, Vice Mayor Hurst, and Mayor Stodola voted yes. The ordinances (Item 15 and 17)
were passed.
PUBLIC HEARING (Item 18)
The Mayor opened the public hearing for Item 18, there being no speakers in favor or opposition
of the item the public hearing was closed.
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18. PUBLIC HEARING & ORDINANCE 19,759 - G -23 -386 - To abandon a portion of Cobb
and Zion Streets and an alley located within Block 81 of the John Barrow Addition to be
abandoned as a public right -of -way. Planning Commission: 10 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A request to abandon a portion of Cobb and Zion Streets
and an alley located within Block 81 of the John Barrow Addition to be abandoned as a
public right -of -way.
The ordinance was read the first time. Director Adcock, seconded by Vice Mayor 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 Vice Mayor Hurst,
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. A roll call vote was taken and recorded as follows:
Directors Keck, Wright, Wyrick, Kumpuris, Fortson, Adcock, Hendrix, Richardson,
Cazort, Vice Mayor Hurst, and Mayor Stodola voted yes. The ordinance (Item 18) was
passed.
OTHER BUSINESS (Items 19 — 22)
19. RESOLUTION - Deferred to June 19th - Approval of HOME Investment Partnership
Program funding award to Central Little Rock CDC in the amount of $200,000. Staff
recommends approval.
20. ORDINANCE - No Reading — Tabled to Reconvened on June 12th - To grant additional
duties and authorities to the directly elected Mayor; to call an election on whether to grant these
duties and authorities to the directly elected Mayor; to call an election on the issue of whether the
directly elected Mayor should have veto authority; to declare an emergency; and for other
purposes. (Tv' Reading on May 29`h)
Director Keck asked about a time provision for overriding the Mayor's veto power that is
described in the ordinance and wanted to know if the procedure was mandated by State law or if
it should be outlined in the ordinance. Tom Carpenter, City Attorney, answered that it should be
outlined in the ordinance. Director Keck also asked if the bills introduced by Senator Steele and
Representative Johnson were in conflict of each other or if there were any issues the City should
be aware of in the future. The City Attorney answered that the bills were not in conflict and that
he would get them a report on the comparison. Director Adcock requested a copy of the state
law that outlined the salary requirements for the position and asked if this issue was addressed in
the bills passed by Senator Steele and Representative Johnson. The City Attorney indicated that
he would include this information in their pony on Friday, but he thought that it was the highest
paid City Official or the City Manager. Director Richardson asked that the budget be included in
the additional duties listed in the ordinance. Director Kumpuris suggested that all changes be
made and that the ordinance be amended and taken care of at a recessed meeting on June 12.
Director Hurst asked for a draft with changes highlighted to be included in pony on Friday.
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The City Attorney also added that a date for the election would be added for the final draft.
Director Adcock requested that the election date be in October or November.
Director Keck, seconded by Director Cazort, made the motion to go into executive session for
the purpose of making appointments to various Boards and Commissions and for the evaluation
of the City Manager and City Attorney. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present
the Board went into executive session at 7:57 PM.
Mayor Stodola called the meeting back to order and asked the City Manager to read the
recommendations for appointment.
21. EXECUTIVE SESSION & RESOLUTION 12,531 - To make appointments to various
City of Little Rock Boards and Commissions. Synopsis: Civil Service Commission (2
positions), Community Housing Advisory Board (4 positions), Housing Board of
Adjustment and Appeals (1 position), Oakland Fraternal Cemetery Board of Trustees (6
positions), Port Authority (1 Position), Little Rock Racial Cultural Diversity Commission
(I position).
Recommendations were read as follows:
Advertising and Promotion Commission - J. Warren Simpson (appointment) and Tim Morton
(appointment)
Director Keck, seconded by Director Richardson, made the motion to accept the
recommendation. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present the recommendations
for appointments to the Advertising and Promotion Commission were accepted.
Civil Service Commission - C. Kay Barlett (appointment)
Director Cazort, seconded by Director Fortson, made the motion to accept the recommendation.
By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present the recommendations for appointments
to the Civil Service Commission were accepted.
Community Housing Advisory Board - Michael D. Robinson (reappointment), Susan
Johnson Chan (reappointment), Bill McElwee (reappointment), and Darryl Swinton
(reappointment).
Director Richardson, seconded by Director Cazort, made the motion to accept the
recommendation. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present the recommendations
for appointments to the Community Housing Advisory Board were accepted.
Little Rock Historic District COmmission - Julie Wiedower (appointment)
Director Cazort, seconded by Director Richardson, made the motion to accept the
recommendation. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present the recommendations
for appointments to the Historic District Commission were accepted.
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Oakland Fraternal Cemetery Board - A. Keith Jernigan (reappointment), Harry Hamner
(reappointment — 3rd Term), Eura Jeanne Smith (reappointment), Carla H. Coleman
(reappoint)
Director Keck, seconded by Director Richardson, made the motion to accept the
recommendation. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present the recommendations
for appointments to the Oakland Fraternal Cemetery Board were accepted.
Little Rock Port Authority - Mike Maulden (reappointment — 3rd Term)
Director Keck, seconded by Director Richardson, made the motion to accept the
recommendation. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present the recommendations
for appointments to the Port Authority were accepted.
Little Rock Racial and Cultural Diversity Commission - Dorothy M. Hollerman
(appointment)
Director Richardson, seconded by Director Cazort, made the motion to accept the
recommendation. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present the recommendations
for appointments to the Racial and Cultural Diversity Commission were accepted.
22. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Evaluations of the City Manager and City Attorney.
As recommended by the previous Board of Directors, a mid year evaluation of the City Manager
was conducted. The City Attorney's evaluation was deferred to the June 12th reconvened
meeting. The Mayor expressed his and the Board's appreciation for City Manager's
responsiveness and encouraged him to continue to build on his strong support staff. They added
that they would like to see more grant writing for money for different City Services. "Overall,
the City Manager was given high marks."
Director Cazort, seconded by Director Adcock, made a motion to recess the meeting until June
12, 2007, at 4:00 PM. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, the meeting was
recessed at 9:55 PM.
ATTEST:
Nano Wood, MC
City Clerk
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APPROVED:
Mark Stodola
Mayor