11-03-09Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting
November 3, 2009
6:00 PM
Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting
November 3, 2009
6:00 PM
The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, met in a regular meeting
with Mayor Mark Stodola presiding. Acting City Clerk Susan Langley called the roll
with the following Directors present: Hendrix; Richardson; Hurst; Cazort; Keck; Wright;
Wyrick; Kumpuris; Adcock; Vice Mayor Fortson; and Mayor Stodola. Director Cazort
delivered the invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Stodola recognized members of Boy Scout Troop 15 from Pulaski Heights United
Methodist Church who were in attendance at the meeting studying citizenship in the
community.
MODIFICATIONS
M -1. MOTION: To approve the minutes of the Little Rock Board of Directors
Meetings of June 2, 2009, and October 20, 2009; and the Little Rock Board of Directors
Reconvened Meeting of October 27, 2009.
M -2. EXECUTIVE SESSION & RESOLUTION NO. 13,053: To make an
appointment to the Little Rock Advertising and Promotion Commission; and for other
purposes.
M -3. EXECUTIVE SESSION & RESOLUTION NO. 13,054: To make an
appointment to the Little Rock Housing Authority; and for other purposes.
Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to add Item M -1 to
the Consent Agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, Item M -1
was added to the Consent Agenda.
M -2 and M -3 were added to the agenda to be dealt with in Executive Session.
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1— 2)
1. MOTION: To approve minutes of the Little Rock Board of Directors Meetings of
July 21, 2009, August 3, 2009, and August 18, 2009.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 13,052: In support of the Little Rock City -Wide Historic
Preservation Plan of 2009.
Synopsis: A resolution of support of the goals and sub -goals of the City -Wide Historic Preservation
Plan of 2009.
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Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to approve the Consent
Agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the Consent Agenda
was approved.
CITIZEN'S COMMUNICATION
Glen Schwarz, 67 South Wakefield Drive: Asked the City to urge Comcast to continue to
provide the equipment and tools necessary for individuals to utilize Public Access.
Cheryl Warden, 2726 South Chester Street: Invited the Board Members to participate in
the Stroller Brigade to be held that weekend supporting the Children's Defense Fund
Champions for Health.
GROUPED ITEMS (Items 3 — 4)
3. ORDINANCE NO. 20,186: To authorize the construction of betterments and
improvements to the sewer system of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; to authorize the
issuance and sale of sewer revenue bonds; providing for the payment of the principal of
and interest on the bonds; and to prescribe matters relating thereto. (3'd Reading) Staff
recommends approval.
Vice Mayor Fortson stated that due to the fact that he was a shareholder and director of
one of the parent companies involved, he would have to recuse from voting and any
discussion regarding Item 3.
The ordinance was read a third time. By voice vote of the Board Members present, the
ordinance was approved.
4. ORDINANCE NO. 20,187: To dispense with the requirement of competitive
bidding and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract in the amount of
$146,779, with REMOTEC, Inc., as the sole source provider for the purchase of one (1)
explosive ordinance disposal vehicle; and for other purposes.
Synopsis: REMOTEC, Inc., is the manufacturer of the bomb robots currently utilized by the Little
Rock Fire Department's Bomb Squad. It is imperative they remain the sole vendor for this type of
equipment due to integration and interoperability requirements.
The ordinance was read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Hurst, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the
ordinance was read a second time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Hurst, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the
ordinance was read a third time. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members
present, the ordinance was approved.
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PUBLIC HEARING (Item 5)
5. ORDINANCE NO. 20,188; G- 253 -410: To abandon approximately 516 feet of the
West 291 Street Right -of -Way located immediately west of Fair Park Boulevard, in the
City of Little Rock, Arkansas, as public right -of -way; and for other purposes. Planning
Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and I absent. (Staff recommends approval)
Synopsis: The University of Arkansas at Little Rock, adjacent property owner, is requesting to
abandon approximately 516 feet of West 291" Street right -of -way located immediately west of Fair
Park Boulevard.
Mayor Stodola opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present that
desired to speak to the issue. None being present, Mayor Stodola closed the public
hearing.
The ordinance was read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Cazort, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the
ordinance was read a second time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Richardson, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the
ordinance was read a third time. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members
present, the ordinance was approved.
OTHER ITEM (Item 6)
6. DISCUSSION: 2010 Budget (2010 Revenue Forecast)
Director Keck asked why there was a projected decrease in franchise fees. City Manager
Bruce Moore stated that he and staff had worked very closely with each of the utility
companies regarding their projections. City Manager Moore stated that in the case of
Entergy Corporation, there were certain riders that were currently included that would
expire July 1, 2010, and those revenues could not be counted for the entire year. In
addition, City Manager Moore stated that the telephone franchise fees showed a projected
decrease due to the fact that more individuals have opted to use cell phones and have
disconnected their land lines. Sara Lenehan, Finance Department Director, reported that
there was not a franchise fee for wireless due to the fact that the providers have not cut
into public right -of -way.
Ms. Lenehan stated that the City's Sales Tax projection had been built based on where
2009 was anticipated to end in the amended budget. Ms. Lenehan reported that the sales
tax prediction for 2010 was a slight increase in revenues over 2009; however, still
considerably less than 2008.
Director Kumpuris stated that the budget would have to be built on revenue projections
which at that point were fluid. City Manager Moore stated that he would have a better
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idea regarding the projections after the September sales tax numbers were received at the
end of November.
Director Hendrix stated that would like for the Board to hold a work session to discuss
budget issues with the City Manager Moore and Ms. Lenehan.
EXECUTIVE SESSION & RESOLUTION NO. 13,053: To make an appointment to
the Little Rock Advertising and Promotion Commission; and for other purposes.
Synopsis: Appointment of Larry Carpenter to serve his first four (4) -year term to expire on May 1,
2014.
Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to accept the
appointment. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointment
was accepted.
EXECUTIVE SESSION & RESOLUTION NO. 13,054: To make an appointment to
the Little Rock Housing Authority; and for other purposes.
Synopsis: Reappointment of H. Bradley Walker to serve his second five (5) -year term, to expire on
October 31, 2014.
Director Richardson made the motion, seconded by Director Hurst, to accept the
appointment. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointment
was accepted.
Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to adjourn the
meeting. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the meeting was
adjourned.
ATTEST:
4usangl , Acting City Clerk
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APPROVED:
Mark Stodola, Mayor