04-07-09Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting
April 7, 2009
4:00 P.M.
MINUTES
BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECONVENED MEETING
City Hall — 500 W. Markham
April 7, 2009
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 Director Dean
Kumpuris gave the invocation. The following Directors present: Hendrix; Richardson;
Adcock; Keck; Hurst; Wyrick; Wright; Cazort; Kumpuris; Vice Mayor Fortson; and
Mayor Stodola.
Mayor Stodola asked the Board to consider the modifications to the agenda. A motion
was made by Director Adcock seconded by Director Hurst to add Item M -1 to the
Consent Agenda and to defer Items 9 and 10 to April 21, 2009. By unanimous voice vote
of the Board Members present, the modifications were made.
The addition consisted of the following item:
M -1. RESOLUTION NO. 12,956 - To authorize the granting of an easement in the
right -of -way to Entergy Corporation to deliver electrical power necessary for the
construction and eventual operation of the peak flow equalization basin; to authorize the
Mayor to sign a right -of -way instrument; and for the purposes. staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Authorizes the Mayor to sign a Right -of -Way Instrument to Entergy Corporation so they
can get electrical power to the peak flow equalization basin.
The following two items were deferred to April 21, 2009. Mr. Moore said there was an
additional item to add to the housekeeping items, and that Director Adcock and Tracey
Roark, Animal Services Manager, would like to take to the Animal Services Advisory
Board next week for endorsement, and then bring back to the Board on April 21, 2009.
9. ORDINANCE — (Deferred to April 21, 2009) to amend and clarify Little Rock,
Arkansas Revised Code, Chapter 6, Article I (1988); and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: General housekeeping review of Little Rock, Ark. Rev. Code
Chapter 6, Article I identified several provisions that need correction or clarification. The proposed
ordinance provides for those corrections and needed clarification.
10. ORDINANCE — (Defer to April 21, 2009) - To amend and clarify Little Rock,
Arkansas Revised Code, Chapter 6, Article II (1988); and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: General housekeeping review of Little Rock, Ark. Rev. Code
Chapter 6, Article II identified several provisions that need correction, clarification, or
reorganization. The proposed ordinance provides for those needed changes.
The presentations were:
Little Rock Zoo Bird Show Presentation
Neighborhood Leadership Academy Graduation
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The Consent Agenda consisted of Items 1 -8 and Item M -1.
1. MOTION - To approve minutes of the Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting of
December 22, 2008.
2. MOTION - Z -8427 - To set the date of public hearing for April 21, 2009, to appeal
the Planning Commissions denial of the Conditional Use Permit at 6208 Red Bud Lane.
Planning Commission: 0 ayes, 8 nays, 3 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: American
Tower Corporation is appealing the Planning Commission's denial of a tower use permit to allow a
300 -foot tall, self - supporting tower on the R -2 zoned property located at 6208 Red Bud Lane.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 12,957 - Authorizing the City Manager to approve contracts and
agreements in with B. C. Main Construction Company, Inc., for Bankhead Drive
culvert replacement. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizing the City Manager to
approve contracts and agreements with B. C. Main Construction Company, Inc., for Bankhead Drive
culvert replacement. Bid No. 09 -215.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 12,958 - Authorizing the City Manager to approve contracts and
agreements with Township Builders, Inc., for Izard Street drainage improvements
(Capitol Avenue to 7th Street). Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizing the City
Manager to approve contracts and agreements with Township Builders, Inc., for Izard Street
drainage improvements (Capitol Avenue to 7th Street). Bid No. 09 -214. The amount is $195,345.70
($177,587.00, plus 10% contingencies).
5. RESOLUTION NO. 12,959 - To authorize the City Manager to execute a franchise
for encroachments in the right -of -way along a portion of Izard Street and West Capitol
Avenue, adjacent to the property at 900 West Capitol Avenue in the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas, to Capitol Avenue Properties, LLC; and for other purposes. Staffrecommends
approval. Synopsis: The resolution authorizes the City Manager to execute documents in a form
acceptable to the City Attorney to allow certain encroachments in City right -of -way located on
Capitol Avenue and Izard Street adjacent to property at 900 West Capitol Avenue.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 12,960 - To authorize the use of eminent domain for the
acquisition of right -of -way for the Vimy Ridge and Alexander Road signal. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to use eminent domain for the
acquisition of right -of -way for the Vimy Ridge and Alexander Signal Project.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 12,961 - To enter into an agreement with the Little Rock Airport
Commission to establish an Airport Enhancement Fund; to manage and distribute
monies from that fund; and for other purposes. Staffrecommends approval. Synopsis: This
resolution authorizes the creation of an Airport Enhancement Fund to receive monies from current
leases of airport property.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 12,962 - To approve the uses of 2007 and 2008 HOME
Investment Partners Program funds. Staffrecommends approval.
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The Consent Agenda consisting of Items 1 -8 and Item M -1 was read. A motion was
made by Director Keck seconded by Director Cazort to adopt the Consent Agenda
consisting of Items 1 -8 and Item M -1. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members
present, the Consent Agenda was adopted.
The Grouped Items consisted of Items 9 -12.
9. ORDINANCE NO. - To amend and clarify Little Rock, Arkansas Revised Code,
Chapter 6, Article I (1988); and for other purposes. Staffrecommends approval. Synopsis:
General housekeeping review of Little Rock, Ark. Rev. Code Chapter 6, Article I identified several
provisions that need correction or clarification. The proposed ordinance provides for those
corrections and needed clarification.
10. ORDINANCE NO. (Deferred to 4- 21 -09) - To amend and clarify Little Rock,
Arkansas Revised Code, Chapter 6, Article II (1988); and for other purposes. staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: General housekeeping review of Little Rock, Ark. Rev. Code
Chapter 6, Article II identified several provisions that need correction, clarification, or
reorganization. The proposed ordinance provides for those needed changes.
11. ORDINANCE NO. 20,095 - To amend Little Rock Arkansas Revised Code — 2 -243
(1988) to recognize abstract and real estate title services as a professional service for the
City of Little Rock, Arkansas, and for its various Boards and Commissions; and for other
purposes. Staffrecommends approval. The ordinance was read the first time. A motion was
made by Director Adcock, seconded by Director Cazort to suspend the rules and place
the item 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. A motion was made by Director Adcock, seconded by Director Cazort to
suspend the rules and place the item 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. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members
present being two - thirds in number the ordinance was passed.
12. PUBLIC HEARING -For public comment on the proposed expenditures from the
Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant; to authorize the City to sign the necessary
agreements with Pulaski County, North Little Rock, Jacksonville, Sherwood and
Maumelle, to participate in the Recovery Act Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant;
and for other purposes. Staffrecommends approval.
Little Rock Police Chief Thomas overviewed the grant saying that the City of Little
Rock's grant share would be 1.9 million dollars. The City of Little Rock will administer
the grant for the entire county. Each entity is submitting their list of spending. He stated
that the bulk of the grant would be spent on information technology; that the City is still
using a system software form 1990 which does not integrate with the FBI, other agencies,
or with the Arkansas Crime Information Center. The new system will allow linkage,
mapping and sharing of data with the FBI and other agencies. In review expenses would
include 1.6 million dollars dedicated to a new records management system, $200,000 for
a programmer using a three year window, $300,000 for connectivity to the new Mid -town
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substation, and $200,000 to replace high mileage vehicles with more fuel efficient models
to be used by the detective division. He said this is consistent with the spending plans of
the other agencies and requested approval of plan and approval to proceed.
Director Hendrix asked if this information had been sent out to the board previous to this
meeting. Mr. Moore, City Manager, said it was sent yesterday. Mr. Moore said this is on
a quick turnaround; that agreements have to be into the State next week. He said that
there are certain requirements the administration have put out to have public hearings.
He stated he would get the information out to the Board as soon as he receives it.
Director Cazort asked what format the Board would use to approve the grant. Mayor
Stodola stated that he would be asking for a Motion to approve. He stated that this grant
is virtually a twenty year ramp up for the police department to enable them to do a
smarter, better job, to get information more quickly to help in solving crimes. Mayor
Stodola closed the public hearing.
Director Adcock made a motion, seconded by Director Hurst to approve. Mayor Stodola
stated there is a motion to authorize the City to sign agreements with the respective
government entities of Pulaski County to move forward with the Memorandum of
Understanding of the justice assistance grant money. By unanimous voice vote of the
Board Members present, the motion carried, and authorization was approved.
Director Kumpuris and Vice Mayor Fortson had some concerns of possible additional
costs associated with some of the grants, in particular the COPS grant where there would
be an obligation for raises, benefits, etc, associated with these employees. Both directors
asked that once these are in place that an analysis of future cost that might be associated
with any of the grants, so that the Board would be prepared, as these situations may arise.
Director Kumpuris suggested putting a little aside each year, rather than waiting until the
last year, and if no costs arose, then that money could be used for something else.
13. REPORT - City of Little Rock Financial Report — Sara Lenehan, Finance Director
There was no one present to speak during Citizens Communications.
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Annual evaluations of the City Manager and City
Attorney.
Director Cazort made a motion, second by Director Richardson to go into executive
session to make appointments to the various Boards and Commissions and to discuss the
evaluations of the City Manager and City Attorney. By unanimous voice vote of the
Board Members present the meeting was recessed.
15. EXECUTIVE SESSION & RESOLUTION NO. 12,963 — To make appointments
to various City of Little Rock Boards and Commissions. Synopsis: Little Rock Animal
Services Advisory Board (1 Position) Board of Adjustment (1 Position); Community Housing
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Advisory Board (3 Positions); Construction Board of Appeals (3 Positions); and Racial and Cultural
Diversity Commission (8 Positions)
The nominations and appointments were as follows:
Animal Services Advisory Board:
Maggie Smith appointment to an unexpired term, expiring November 28, 2009.
The Board of Adjustment:
Leslie Greenwood appointment to a 1St term expiring February 19, 2012, replacing Terry Burruss, term
expiring February 19, 2009
Community Housing Advisory Board:
Russ Martin, appointment to a 1St term expiring June w, 2012; replacing Mark Ross, term expiring June 6,
2009.
Racial Cultural Diversity Commission:
Charles Armstrong (Little rock School Board Representative) appointment to a 1St term expiring March 31,
2012.
Odessa Darrough (Ward 2) appointment to a 2 term expiring March 31, 2012
Debby Murphy (Ward 5), 1St term expiring March 31, 2012; replacing Pablo Moncho, whose term expired
March 31, 2009.
Albert Smith (Ward 6), 1St term expiring March 31, 2012; replacing Youmna El- Sabaa; term expiring
March 31, 2009.
Civil Service Commission:
Jessie Rancifer, appointment to a 2nd term expiring April 1, 2013.
Various motions and seconds were made to accept each appointment, and by
unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, the Board appointments
were made.
Mayor Stodola announced that the evaluation for the City Manager had been
completed, and the recommendation was to give the City Manager, Bruce Moore,
a three percent raise retroactive back to January of 2009. He announced they did
not do the evaluation of the City Attorney, and would be recessing this meeting
until next week for that purpose.
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He thanked Mr. Moore for his hard work and dedication and stated he and the
Board would be looking at the goals Mr. Moore had set for himself and for his
departments. Director Keck made the motion to accept the recommendation;
Director Richardson seconded the motion. By unanimous vice vote of the Board
Members present, the motion carried.
A motion was made by Director Cazort, seconded by Director Richardson to
recess the meeting until April 14, 2009, for the purpose of taking up the
evaluation of the City Attorney. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members
present, the meeting was recess at 11:30 P.M.
ATTEST: APPROVE:
Susan L g ding City Clerk Mark Stodola,