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07-05-94671N Board of Directors Room City Hall - 500 W. Markham Little Rock, Arkansas July 5, 1994 - 6:00 P.M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Dailey presiding. City Clerk Robbie Hancock called the roll with the following Directors present: Directors Priest, Roy, Sharp, Lewellen, Mason, Adcock, Hendrix, Scheibner, and Keck - total 9; Absent - Director Joyce - total 1. Mayor Dailey announced that a quorum was present and declared the Board of Directors in session. The proceedings of the meeting are recorded as follows. The Invocation was given by Director Lewellen, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Dailey presented Certificates of Appreciation to Nicole Nie and her husband, Wen, from China, who are now residents of Little Rock, and served as facilitators, communicators and interpreters during the recent visit of Chinese guests. Mayor Dailey recognized and commended Mr. Jim Harvey, Assistant Manager of Little Rock Municipal Water Works, for the leadership award he received in October, 1993, from the American Water Works Association. Consideration was then given to the Consent Agenda, which consisted of the following items: (a) The Minutes of the Board of Directors special meeting held April 13, 1994 and the regular meeting held April 19, 1994. (b) The Comparative Statement of Income Account of the Little Rock Municipal Water Works for the month of May, 1994. (c) The City of Little Rock Waste Disposal Enterprise Fund Financial Statement for the period from May 1, 1993 to December 31, 1993. (d) A motion to set the date for public hearing on July 19, 1994 on an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of Zoning Case Z- 5550 -A - Enderlin Mini - Storage Short Form PCD (located on the south side of Cooper Orbit Road west of Kanis Road). (e) Resolution No. 9,186, entitled: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WIDENING OF YOUNG ROAD FROM GEYER SPRINGS TO PORTSMOUTH DRIVE AS A PART OF THE 1988 BOND ISSUE NEIGHBORHOOD STREETS PROJECT. (Not to exceed $694,585.38.) (f) Resolution No. 9,187, described as: �- A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT TO HAROLD DAVIS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY TO COMPLETE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS TO THE EXISTING BRIDGE PILE SUPPORTS ON THE MABELVALE PIKE /FOURCHE CREEK BRIDGE. (Not to exceed $23,600.87.) 1 ��1L! Minutes July 5, 1994 (g) Resolution No. 9,188, with the title being: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR CAPITOL AVENUE STREETSCAPE WITH TOWNSHIP BUILDERS. (one and one half blocks of Capitol Avenue from Ferry Street west to one -half block east of Commerce Street in the amount of $192,159.) (h) Resolution No. 9,189, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PLACE PROCEEDS FROM TREE THINNING AT MOREHART AND HINDMAN PARKS INTO THE SPECIAL PARK REPAIR PROJECT ACCOUNT. (i) Resolution No. 91190, described as: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT TO CONTINENTAL CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TO PROVIDE WORKERS' COMPENSATION REINSURANCE FOR A TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1994. (j) Resolution No. 9,191, with the title being: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH THE ARKANSAS CAPITAL CORPORATION AND BERNARD MURRAY TO EXECUTE APPROPRIATE LOAN INSTRUMENTS TO LEND MR. MURRAY $50,000 IN CDBG FUNDS FOR A RESTAURANT AT 921 WEST 14TH STREET. (k) Resolution No. 9,192, entitled: A RESOLUTION SETTING THE DATE FOR HEARING ON A PETITION TO VACATE A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT IN BLOCKS 18 AND 19 OF NEIMEYER GROVE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS. (July 19, 1994.) (1) Resolution No. 9,193, described as: A RESOLUTION SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE PETITION TO VACATE AND ABANDON A PORTION OF GARFIELD STREET IN SOUTH UNIVERSITY BUSINESS PARK ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS. (July 19, 1994.) (m) Resolution No. 9,194, with the title being: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN, ARKANSAS, TO ALLOW METROPOLITAN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ( "MEMS ") TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (n) Resolution No. 9,195, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AND THE CITY OF MAUMELLE, ARKANSAS, TO ALLOW METROPOLITAN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ( "MEMS ") TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TO THE CITY OF MAUMELLE, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (o) Resolution No. 9,196, described as: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AND THE CITY OF WARD, ARKANSAS, TO ALLOW METROPOLITAN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ( "MEMS ") TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TO THE CITY OF WARD, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. By a motion and second made by Directors Priest and Scheibner, respectively, and unanimously adopted by the Board of Directors, the Consent Agenda was dispensed with as follows: (a) the Minutes of the Board of Directors special meeting held April 13, 2 11 < -' Minutes July 5, 1994 673' 1994, and the regular meeting held April 19, 1994, were approved as written and distributed to members of the Board of Directors; (b) the Comparative Statement of Income Account of the Little Rock Municipal Water Works for the month of May, 1994, was received and filed; (c) the City of Little Rock Waste Disposal Enterprise Fund Financial Statement for the period from May 1, 1993 to December 31, 1993, was received and filed; (d) the motion to set the date for public hearing on July 19, 1994 on an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of Zoning Case Z- 5550 -A - Enderlin Mini - storage Short Form PCD was unanimously adopted; and (e, f, g, h, i, j, k, 1, m, n, and o) Resolutions No. 9,186, 9,187, 9,188, 9,189, 9,190, 9,191, 9,192, 9,193, 9,194, 9,195, and 9,196 were read in full and unanimously adopted by the Board Members present. At the time allotted for Citizen Communications, the first speaker was Mr. Bennie Johnson. He said there are some red neck policemen in Little Rock that don't know how to treat the black kids and asked the Board to put more black police in black communities. He concluded by inviting Board Members to attend the "Stop the Violence" march on Saturday, July 9, 1994. The next speaker was Ms. Julia Mehyou, 17 Purdue Circle, who presented petitions to Mayor Dailey, on behalf of College Terrace Crime Watch, regarding the conduct of Guy Pardew in managing the apartment complex (Town & Country Apartments) on Town & Country Drive. The apartments are a nuisance and there are numerous code violations. College Terrace residents want the apartments demolished. Mayor Dailey asked City Manager Charles Nickerson to provide the Board with a report at the next Agenda Meeting. Mr. Kyle Wolf, AFSCME Chief Negotiator, addressed the Board of Directors regarding Local 994 contract negotiations. He said members are now working without a contract because of an impasse regarding step raises, and asked the Board to become involved in this stalemate. He said two and one -half years ago, AFSCME members gave up step increases, but Fire and Police Unions did not. He concluded by requesting that step raises be reinstated. Mr. J. D. Martin and Mr. Gordon Williams spoke on the same subject. The next speaker was Ms. Dorotha Senior, 1723 Simpson Street. She asked that the Gillam Park swimming pool be opened so that neighborhood kids would have a place to swim. Mayor Dailey asked City Manager Charles Nickerson to provide the Board with a report at the next Agenda Meeting. Rev. George Bynum, 8703 Shelley Drive, a member of ACORN, spoke on the subject of fair job hiring, stating there is job discrimination at the City Street Department. Black kids are not getting full time jobs. The next speaker was Ms. Marion Elliott, 7312 Knollwood Drive, also a member of ACORN, who expressed concerns about jobs for local residents. She said she felt that first source, first hire is a good policy, and that people who live in the area should be the ones to get the jobs. Another ACORN member, Mr. J. C. Dixon, said that ACORN had a meeting on Thursday (6- 30 -94) and tried to get some City officials out, but the only one that came was Director Scheibner, who didn't seem too interested when they tried to talk to him about crime and jobs. Mr. Dixon asked for an apology from Director Scheibner for his attitude. He also requested a meeting with the City Manager. The last speaker under Citizen Communications was Ms. Donna Massey, 1923 Rice Street. She requested an apology from Director Scheibner for the way he addressed the ACORN group as "you people." Director Scheibner said he arrived at the meeting under 3 674 Minutes July 5, 1994 false pretenses. He was told there would be two or three people there that wanted to talk to him about jobs and minority hiring, but it had to do with federal "laws. He told them he was a City Director and didn't have anything to do with federal laws. They tried to talk to him about CDBG jobs for which federal funds were being used and minorities were not being hired. Director Scheibner said he had with him JTPA Director Charles Mobley, who hires the kids for JTPA programs. Director Scheibner said things got out of hand through intimidation by chanting and hollering, so he told them he would be glad to meet with a small group if they wanted to sit and talk in a calm manner. Consideration was then given to Ordinance No. 16,700, entitled: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK PLANNING BOUNDARY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (To remove areas outside Pulaski County.) and the Ordinance was read the third time, having been read the first and second times on June 21, 1994. A roll call vote was taken on passage of the Ordinance, with the results recorded as follows: Ayes - Directors Lewellen, Mason, Mayor Dailey, Directors Adcock, Hendrix, Scheibner, Keck, Priest, Roy, and Sharp - total 10; Noes - None; Absent - Director Joyce - total 1. Therefore, the Ordinance was declared PASSED. The next presentation was a proposed Ordinance, described as: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND ESTABLISHING A PLANNED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TITLED THE WASHING WELL SHORT -FORM PCD (Z- 5106 -A), AND LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 10, APPROXIMATELY 0.4 MILE WEST OF SAM PECK ROAD, IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Z- 5106 -A - The Washing Well PCD, located on the south side of Hwy. 10, approximately 0.4 mile west of Sam Peck Road, more particularly described as: Lots 4 and 5, Block 11, Josephine Pankey 3rd Addition.) and the Ordinance was read the first time. There was a motion by Director Lewellen, seconded by Director Sharp, to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on second reading. The motion was unanimously adopted by the Board Members present, being ten in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, and the second reading of the Ordinance ensued. There was a subsequent motion by Director Mason, seconded by Director Keck, to again suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on third and final reading, and the motion was unanimously adopted by the Board Members present, being ten in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was then read the third and last time. Mr. Willard Proctor, representing the developers, spoke in support of the Ordinance, stating the developers are residents of Pankey and they have been working on this project for seven years. The building is deteriorating and will continue to do so unless developed. He briefly outlined the proposal. He said the developers are interested in making Pankey grow and the character of Pankey will not be destroyed. They are also committed to assuring that residents of Pankey are employed in the laundromat. Mrs. Ruth Bell, representing the League of Women Voters of Pulaski County, said the League feels strongly about holding the existing zoning in place. ShE said the community is close to arriving at a plan for Pankey, overseen and assisted by the Donaghey Urban Planning Institute, and it would seem appropriate for the Board of Directors to withhold this decision until the 4 Minutes July 5, 1994 675 plan is in place. Director Adcock also spoke in favor of.waiting until the Donaghey Plan is in place before approving any commercial development. Mr. Tim Polk, Acting Director of Neighborhoods and Planning, responded to questions by Board members and explained the empowerment technique of involving citizens in the planning process for a community. He said money is available to do a marketing analysis of the Pankey area that would show them other opportunities in the area that might not be residential. He said staff recommends denial of the PCD because commercial use is inappropriate at that location. Following the lengthy discussion, there was a motion by Director Keck to table the Ordinance and allow time for Pankey to complete the plan and for a market analysis to be done. The motion was seconded by Director Sharp, and adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Lewellen, Mason, Mayor Dailey, Directors Hendrix, Scheibner, Keck and Sharp - total 7; Noes - Directors Adcock, Priest and Roy - total 3; Absent - Director Joyce - total 1. Therefore, the Ordinance was TABLED and a vote on passage of the Ordinance was not taken. Introduced next was Ordinance No. 16,701, with the title being: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 31 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS PROVIDING FOR A DEFERRAL OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS TO LAWSON ROAD FOR THE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH TO BE LOCATED IN THE 14100 BLOCK OF LAWSON ROAD (Z- 5736); (NOTE: The Ordinance as presented provided for a waiver of street improvements, but during discussion the Ordinance was amended to provide for a deferral of street improvements for a period of five years or until Phase II of the building plan is implemented, whichever comes first, as recommended by Staff.) and the Ordinance was read the first time. Rev. Terry Bryant, 4118 Rocky Lane, pastor of Community Fellowship Church, addressed the Board of Directors, stating he did not understand the terminology used in the Ordinance relating to street improvements. He had been told the church would have to pay for a five lane highway, which may never be built. The church is a small congregation and is requesting a waiver of that requirement. Mr. Jim Lawson, Acting Assistant City Manager, explained that the church would be required to pay for one -half of the improvements for a five lane arterial street. Mr. Lawson stated that staff is recommending a five year deferral instead of the waiver. If the City waived all street improvements, then we would never get any streets built. Mayor Dailey stated street improvements could mean anything from curb and gutter, and sidewalks to actual street roadbed. Mr. Lawson said that instead of requiring the street improvements to be made immediately, they would be deferred for five years, and at that time the City would reassess the situation to see if any improvements had been made to Lawson Road and whether or not it makes sense to install curbs, turn lanes, etc. Mr. Bryant said the church is only 15 months old and has an average attendance of 35, with half of that number being children. He said the church is requesting a waiver of the requirement for street improvements, because at the end of f ive years they still may not be able to pay for half of a f ive lane arterial street. Mr. Lawson said the point is if the City waives the requirement for street improvements, they are gone forever. No matter what happens on that piece of property, the City can't come back and require the street improvements. We want the option of reassessing the situation in five years. Following the lengthy discussion, there was a motion by Director Mason, seconded by Director Keck, to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on second reading. The motion was unanimously adopted by the Board Members present, being ten in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, and the Ordinance was read the second time. There was a subsequent motion by Director Mason, seconded by Director Keck, 5 6.16 Minutes July 5, 1994 to again suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on third and final reading. Director Adcock said she didn't think the church understands what the Board is doing and asked for an explanation. Mr. Lawson advised the Board that the Ordinance as read provides for the waiver of the street improvements, but Staff still recommends a five year deferral. City Manager Charles Nickerson stated that there is a substitute Ordinance providing for the five year deferral. The motion to suspend the rules for the third reading was adopted by the following voice vote: Ayes - Directors Lewellen, Mason, Mayor Dailey, Directors Adcock, Hendrix, Scheibner, Priest and Sharp - total 8; Noes - Directors Keck and Roy - total 2; Absent - Director Joyce - total 1. There was a brief discussion regarding waiving the street improvements or deferring the street improvements. City Attorney Tom Carpenter said that if the deferral is approved, someone from the church would need to come back to the City at the end of the five year period and request another deferral or a waiver. Director Keck moved to amend the Ordinance to provide for a five year deferral of the requirement for street improvements. The motion was seconded by Director Priest and adopted by the following voice vote: Ayes - Directors Lewellen, Mason, Mayor Dailey, Directors Hendrix, Scheibner, Keck, Priest and Roy - total 8; Noes - Directors Adcock and Sharp - total 2; Absent - Director Joyce - total 1. The Ordinance, as amended, was then read the third and last time. A roll call vote was taken on passage of the Ordinance, with the results recorded as follows: Ayes - Director Lewellen, Mason, Mayor Dailey, Directors Hendrix, Scheibner, Keck, Priest and Roy - total 8; Noes - Directors Adcock and Sharp - total 2; Absent - Director Joyce - total 1. Therefore, the Ordinance, as amended, was declared PASSED. Rev. Bryant asked that the record reflect that the church had requested a waiver and did not agree to the five year deferral and did not agree to pay in five years. The next presentation was Ordinance No. 16,702, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 31 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, PROVIDING FOR A FIVE (5) YEAR DEFERRAL OF STREET IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS TO GEYER SPRINGS ROAD FOR THE SOUTHWEST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY TO BE LOCATED AT 11301 GEYER SPRINGS ROAD (Z- 5786); (NOTE: The Ordinance as presented provided for a deferral of street improvements for a period of ten years, but during discussion the Ordinance was amended to provide for a deferral of street improvements for a period of five years, as recommended by Staff.) and the Ordinance was read the first time. There was a motion by Director Keck, seconded by Director Priest, to amend the Ordinance to provide for a five year deferral of street improvement requirements, as recommended by staff, rather than a ten year deferral. The motion was unanimously adopted by the Board members present. Director Lewellen moved to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on second reading. The motion was seconded by Director Scheibner and unanimously adopted by the Board Members present, being ten in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, and the second reading of the Ordinance, as amended, ensued. There was a subsequent motion and second by Directors Lewellen and Adcock, respectively, to again suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on third and final reading. The motion was unanimously adopted by the Board Members present, being ten in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, and there was a third and final reading of the Ordinance, as amended. A roll call vote was taken on the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the results recorded as follows: Ayes - Directors Lewellen, Mason, Mayor Dailey, Directors Adcock, Hendrix, 0 Minutes July 5, 1994 Scheibner, Keck, Priest, Roy and Sharp - total 10; Noes - None; Absent - Director Joyce. Therefore, the Ordinance, as amended, was declared PASSED. Consideration was then given to Ordinance No. 16,703, described as: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 31 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, PROVIDING FOR A WAIVER OF THE SIDEWALK REQUIREMENTS FOR HEALTH ADVANTAGE OFFICE BUILDING (Z- 5837), LOCATED AT #26 CORPORATE HILL DRIVE, LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; and the Ordinance was read the first time. There was a motion and second by Directors Schebner and Roy, respectively, to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on second reading. The motion was adopted unanimously by the Board Members present, being ten in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, and there was a second reading of the Ordinance. The rules were suspended and the Ordinance placed on third and final reading by a motion made by Director Adcock, seconded by Director Keck, and unanimously adopted by the Board Members present, being ten in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was then read the third and last time. A roll call vote was taken on passage of the Ordinance with the results recorded as follows: Ayes - Directors Lewellen, Mason, Mayor Dailey, Directors Adcock, Hendrix, Scheibner, Keck, Pries, Roy and Sharp - total 10; Noes - None; Absent - Director Joyce. Therefore, the Ordinance was declared PASSED. A public hearing had been scheduled for this time and place by a motion adopted June 21, 1994, on a proposal to amend the CDBG program plans for FY 1993 and FY 1994. Mayor Dailey declared the public hearing open. The first speaker was Mr. Lewis Leslie, 115 Johnson Street, representing the Woodruff School CDBG Area. He addressed three items on the proposed changes. (1) He supported the addition of $12,000 for development of a neighborhood plan for the Woodruff School Area, because the last plan was in 1980. (2) Reduce by $120,000 the allocation for reconstruction of West 6th Street from Appianway to Thayer Street - he asked the Board to defer that item because of the emergency drainage situation at 3rd and Johnson Streets. The CDBG committee will come back to the Board next year asking for the reinstatement of the 6th Street project in the 21st year program. (3) He asked the Board to state publicly that it would support the 6th Street project if CDBG funds are available. The next speaker was Mr. Joe Meehan, 401 Brown Street, president of the Woodruff Community Development Corporation, a new CDC group, who spoke in support of the plan for the Woodruff School area. Rev. Wesley Townsend, 5724 Larch Place, also spoke in support of the plan for the Woodruff School area. Mr. Ed Stanfield, CDBG & Housing Programs Manager in the Department of Neighborhoods and Planning, responded to questions by Director Adcock and other Board Members. Mr. Tim Polk, Acting Director of Neighborhoods and Planning, also responded to questions by the Board. (Director Roy was excused at 7:45 o'clock P.M.) Mayor Dailey declared the public hearing closed and Resolution No. 91197 was introduced, with the title being: A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE 19TH YEAR (FY 1993) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM; and the Resolution was read in full. There was a motion by Director Mason, seconded by Director Adcock, to adopt the Resolution and the Resolution was adopted unanimously by the Board Members present. (Director Roy re- enrolled at 7:50 o'clock P.M.) 7 677 r 678 Minutes July 5, 1994 Introduced next was Resolution No. 9,198, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR CDBG STREET AND DRAINAGE CONSTRUCTION IN THE OAK FOREST AREA; (Tri -Star Construction in an amount not to exceed $172,594.04 for the construction of West 11th Street from Harrison to Van Buren and drainage structures from West 20th to West 21st Streets between Adams and Washington Streets.) and there was a full reading of the Resolution. Director Scheibner moved to adopt the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Director Keck and unanimously adopted by the Board Members present; whereupon, the Resolution was adopted. The next presentation was Resolution No. 9,199, described as: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO REFUSE PACKER TRUCKS WITH 26 CUBIC YARD AUTOMATED SIDE LOADERS AND ONE REFUSE PACKER TRUCK WITH A 20 CUBIC YARD AUTOMATED REAR LOADER FOR THE FLEET SERVICES DEPARTMENT; (Heil Company - not to exceed trucks with 26 CY automated side - not to exceed $66,022 for a automated rear loader.) $217,822 for two refuse packer loaders; Robinson International refuse packer truck with 20 CY and the Resolution was read in full. There was a motion by Director Priest, seconded by Director Mason, to adopt the Resolution. Director Sharp spoke in opposition to the Resolution. Public Works Director Mike Batie responded to questions by the Board. The Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Lewellen, Mason, Mayor Dailey, Directors Adcock, Hendrix, Scheibner, Keck, Joyce, Priest, and Roy - total 9; Noes - Director Sharp - total 1; Absent - Director Joyce - total 1. At 8:00 o'clock P.M. Mayor Dailey declared a five minute recess. When the Board of Directors reconvened at 8:10 o'clock P.M., Mayor Dailey presided and the following Directors were present: Directors Priest, Sharp, Lewellen, Mason, Adcock, Hendrix, Scheibner, and Keck - total 9; Absent - Directors Roy and Joyce - total 2. The next presentation was Resolution No. 9,200, with the title being: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ALLOCATE 1988 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS FUNDS TO THE UNIVERSITY-CHICOT- CLOVERDALE DRAIN PROJECT. Mr. John York, 7324 Knollwood, representing Southwest Little Rock United for Progress, spoke in support of the Resolution. (Director Roy enrolled at 8:15 o'clock P.M.) Ms. Pam Adcock, 6432 Tulip Road, spoke in support of the Resolution and showed a video of the flooding in the area. Mr. Bob Keltner, 6608 Juniper, discussed the health and safety elements of the flooding situation. Mrs. Vivian Dutchik, 6609 Japonica Drive, said the ditch that runs between Cloverdale School and her back yard can't carry the water, the concrete needs to be replaced in the ditch, and weeds need to be cut. Mr. Mike Batie, Director of Public Works, responded to questions by the Board, stating this is the first stage of the project. Part of the project is boring a large drainage conduit through the railroad embankment to drain the water out of the existing drainage system. Following the reading .1 Minutes July 5, 1994 of the Resolution, Director Scheibner moved to adopt the Resolution. Director Roy seconded the motion, and the Resolution was unanimously adopted by the Board Members present. Consideration was then given to a proposed Resolution, entitled: A RESOLUTION TO REPEAL LITTLE ROCK, ARK. RESOLUTION NO. 9,149 (APRIL 19, 1994) CONCERNING THE LOCATION OF ADDITIONAL ALERT CENTERS; ESTABLISHING A METHOD TO LOCATE SIX NEW ALERT CENTERS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; Mr. Rick Colclasure, Program Assistant II, Fighting Back, made the staff presentation and referred to the information presented to the Board of Directors on April 19, 1994. That proposal was for two additional alert centers end to expand two alert centers. After reviewing the budget, it was found that we could afford to open three new alert centers. Three departments were involved in the process of defining areas in need of alert center services: Little Rock Fighting Back, Neighborhoods and Planning, and the Little Rock Police Department. Mr. Colclasure displayed maps showing the areas in need of alert centers and the locations of the existing alert centers. Mr. Colclasure responded to questions by the Board of Directors. At the request of Director Adcock, he explained the RFP that was sent to neighborhood groups inviting them to submit proposals for development of alert center services. Citizens speaking on the issue were: Carol Tabron - 2311 Cumberland; Rev. Bobby Lee Marshall - 1608 Rock; Maggie Lee Hawkins - 522 East 23rd; Nellie Leonard - 2307 Cumberland; Marsha M. Spears - 2005 Scott; State Representative Bill Walker - 1869 Gaines; Eleanor Stephenson - 3104 Gaines; Sara Lou Facen - 3003 Cross; Raymond Rodgers - 2008 Scott; Shirley Marshall - 1608 Rock; Alexander Duran III - 1608 Rock; Mattie Brinson - 2909 Ringo; V. Nunn - 2928 Fulton; Vickie Evans - 2926 Chester; Diane Davis - 3000 Chester; Cheryl Evans - 2908 Izard; Vivian Doyne - 5008 Frazier Pike; and Corey Robinson - 1608 Rock. Some were requesting alert centers in their areas; others were opposed to the bidding process, saying it was unfair to require neighborhoods to bid against each other; newer neighborhood groups needed more time to prepare proposals, etc. Rev. Hezekiah Stewart offered use of the Watershed facility in College Station and the one on Confederate Boulevard for use as alert centers. Following the 1 -1/2 hour presentation and discussion, the Resolution was read in full. There was a motion by Director Roy, seconded by Director Mason, to adopt the Resolution. The Resolution FAILED by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors.Lewellen, Mason, Hendrix, Scheibner, and Priest - total 5; Noes - Mayor Dailey, Directors Adcock, Keck, Roy and Sharp - total 5; Absent - Director Joyce - total 1. The following appointment Resolutions were deferred until Wednesday, July 13, 1994: (11) A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING DR. CHUCK MASON TO THE LITTLE ROCK AMBULANCE AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (12) A RESOLUTION APPOINTING PHILLIP GILMORE TO THE LITTLE ROCK AMBULANCE AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (13) A RESOLUTION APPOINTING PHILLIP MIRON TO THE LITTLE ROCK AMBULANCE AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (14) A RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. V] 679 ••M Minutes July 5, 1994 The last item to be considered was a proposed Ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE THE LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, COMMISSION ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; TO ESTABLISH A PURPOSE FOR THIS COMMISSION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES," which was on the addendum to the Agenda. Director Keck introduced the proposed Ordinance, stating the purpose of the Commission is to help implement a community wide effort to fight the plague of domestic violence. There will be a study done to look at this from strictly a Little Rock perspective and there will be recommendations for policies throughout the City in dealing with this issue. He said we have the opportunity of taking the first step in dealing with something that could be the root cause of many of the problems we are dealing with today and cited statistics. Ms. Laurie Smith, Executive Director of Advocates for Battered Women, spoke in support of the Ordinance, stating she felt the formation of this commission is the only way we can adequately address domestic violence. She said Advocates for Battered Women is the only battered women shelter in Pulaski County. Director Sharp commended Director Keck, but had questions regarding funding and the number of members. Director Keck proposed a membership of 15 to 50 members, and was amenable to starting with 15 and allowing for subcommittees to be formed. He said we have already appropriated $25,000 for a one time one year funding only. In other cities (primarily Anderson, IN) any follow -up funding that was necessary has come from the private sector. Director Priest asked which department is going to staff this commission. Director Keck stated the City Manager had assured him there would be no problem with staffing it. Mr. Nickerson said he had not worked out the specifics on staffing. City Attorney Tom Carpenter recommended having a task force of 3 or 4 persons take this draft and report back in two weeks with an Ordinance, instead of having the first reading of the Ordinance under this structure and then amending the Ordinance, since there are still some questions to be answered. Therefore, the proposed Ordinance was not read. There was a motion by Director Scheibner, seconded by Director Hendrix, to recess and reconvene on Wednesday, July 13, 1994, and the motion was adopted. Whereupon, the Board of Directors recessed at 10:30 o'clock P.M. to reconvene on Wednesday, July 13, 1994, at 1:30 o'clock P.M. to make appointments to various Boards and Commissions and to consider the Ordinance creating the Commission on Domestic Violence. ATTEST: <a nA "� City Clerk Robbie Hancock 10 APPROVED: 4 a or Jim Dailey A;