07-19-11Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting
July 19, 2011
6:00 PM
Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting
July 19, 2011
6:00 PM
The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, met in a regular meeting
with Mayor Mark Stodola presiding. City Clerk Susan Langley called the roll with the
following Directors present: Hendrix; Richardson; Hurst; Cazort; Wyrick; Adcock; and
Mayor Stodola. Directors Hines; Wright; Fortson; and Vice Mayor Kumpuris were
absent. Director Adcock delivered the invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Mayor Stodola recognized a group of individuals that were present representing World
Changers.
Mayor Stodola recognized a group of high school students that were from Iraq.
ADDITIONS:
M -1 MOTION: To approve the minutes of the Little Rock City Board of Directors
Meeting of June 21, 2011 and the minutes of the Little Rock City Board of Directors
Reconvened Meeting of June 28, 2011.
M -2 RESOLUTION NO. 13,348: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract for the purchase of ninety -six (96)- gallon solid waste containers and issue an
annual purchase order for additional carts, as needed; and for other purposes. staff
recommends approval.
Synopsis: Accepted bids for an annual purchase order, with a one (1) -year renewal clause, for
purchasing ninety -six (96)- gallon trash containers. Bid #C1005.
Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to add Items M -1
and M -2 to the Consent Agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members
present, Items M -1 and M -2 were added to the Consent Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1— 3, and Items M -1— M -2)
1. RESOLUTION NO. 13,344; G -24 -035: To set August 2, 2011, as the date of
hearing on the petition to abandon the ten (10) -foot wide utility and drainage easement
located along the south perimeter of property described as Lot 34, except the west eighty
(80) feet thereof, Spring Valley Manor Subdivision in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas;
and for other purposes. staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The applicant is requesting abandonment of a ten (10) -foot wide utility and drainage
easement located along the south perimeter of property described as Lot 34, except the west eighty
(80) feet thereof, Spring Valley Manor Subdivision, 27 Vista Drive.
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2. RESOLUTION NO. 13,345: To authorize an exchange of property between the City
of Little Rock, Arkansas, and the Little Rock Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 17;
and for other purposes.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 13,346: To authorize the City Manager to enter into an owner
architect agreement with Carradine Companies Architectural Design Services for the
Adult Leisure Center, in an amount not to exceed $158,000, plus reimbursables; and for
other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Carradine
Companies Architecture, not to exceed $158, plus reimbursables, for architectural design services for
the Adult Leisure Center.
M -1 MOTION: To approve the minutes of the Little Rock City Board of Directors
Meeting of June 21, 2011 and the minutes of the Little Rock City Board of Directors
Reconvened Meeting of June 28, 2011.
M -2 RESOLUTION NO. 13,348: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract for the purchase of ninety -six (96)- gallon solid waste containers and issue an
annual purchase order for additional carts, as needed; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval.
Synopsis: Accepted bids for an annual purchase order, with a one (1) -year renewal clause, for
purchasing ninety -six (96)- gallon trash containers. Bid #C1005.
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.
SEPARATE ITEMS (Items 4 — 5)
4. ORDINANCE; Z- 5817 -D: To repeal Ordinance No. 16,690, titled South Hills
Terrace Short-Form POD, Ordinance No. 18,211, titled Childress Short-Form POD and
Ordinance No. 19,506, titled Magnolia Terrace Addition Lots 1 — 3 POD, and revoking
Planned Zoning Districts, located at 15100 — 15120 Cantrell Road; and for other
purposes. Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and I absent. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The request is a revocation of an expired POD zoning and the restoration of the
previously -held R -2, Single- Family, zoning.
The ordinance was read the first time; however, due to the lack of a quorum, the
ordinance was held on first reading.
5. ORDINANCE: To condemn certain structures in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas,
as structural, fire and health hazards; providing for summary abatement procedures;
directing the City Manager to take such action as is necessary to raze and remove said
structures; declaring an emergency; and for other purposes. Staffrecommends approval.
Synopsis: The commercial structure at 1003 Martin Luther King, Jr., Boulevard has become run-
down, dilapidated, unsightly, dangerous and detrimental to the public welfare of the citizens of Little
Rock.
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The ordinance was read the first time; however, due to the lack of a quorum, the
ordinance was held on first reading.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Items 6 — 8)
6. RESOLUTION NO. 13,347: To approve appointment of a replacement
Commissioner to the Board of the Little Rock Multipurpose Improvement District No.
2007 -304 — Parkway Neighborhood Association Project; and for other purposes.
Mayor Stodola opened the public hearing and asked if there were individuals present that
wished to speak for or against the item. There being none present, Mayor Stodola closed
the public hearing.
Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Adcock, to approve the
resolution. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the resolution was
approved.
7. ORDINANCE; G -24 -034: To abandon a ten (10) -foot wide private drainage
easement located along the rear of Lots 1 and 2R, Hunter's Green Estates, in the City of
Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The property owner is requesting abandonment of a ten (10) -foot wide private drainage
easement located along the rear of Lots 1 and 211, Hunter's Green Estates.
The ordinance was read the first time; however, due to the lack of a quorum, the
ordinance was held on first reading.
8. ORDINANCE; Z- 5817 -11: To approve modification to a Planned Zoning
Development and provide for the establishment of a Planned Office District titled
Magnolia Terrace Addition Short-Form POD, located at 15100 and 15120 Cantrell Road,
Little Rock, Arkansas; amending Ordinance No. 16,690, Ordinance No. 18,211 and
Ordinance No. 19,506 and the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas;
and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 1 aye; 9 nays; and I absent. Staff recommends
denial.
Synopsis: The request is an appeal of the Planning Commission's recommendation of denial of a
rezoning from an expired POD to POD to allow for the development of the site with four (4) lots
containing office and retail uses.
The ordinance was read the first time; however, due to the lack of a quorum, the
ordinance was held on first reading.
PRESENTATION (Item 9)
9. PRESENTATION: April and May 2011 Financial Reports — Sara Lenehan, Finance
Department Director.
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Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to defer the
presentation of the financial reports to a later date when a quorum was present.
CITIZEN'S COMMUNICATION
Barbara Jones: Spoke about the lack of public transportation to all neighborhoods.
Ruby Jeffries, 1305 West 28th Street: Voiced her concern that she was misquoted in the
Arkansas Democrat - Gazette in reference to a statement that she made at the July 5, 2011,
Board of Directors Meeting regarding a convenience store that was proposed to be
located in her neighborhood.
Jackie Randall, 36 Whitmore Circle: Also voiced her concern that she was misquoted in
the Arkansas Democrat- Gazette in reference to a statement that she made at the July 5,
2011, Board of Directors Meeting regarding a convenience store that was proposed to be
located in her neighborhood.
Sheila Miles, P.O. Box 45345: Stated that she supported the closure of the Wright
Avenue Superstore, which was located at the intersection of Wright Avenue and Battery
Street.
Claretha Nelson: Stated that she also supported the closure of the Wright Avenue
Superstore, which was located at the intersection of Wright Avenue and Battery Street.
Carrie Balling: Stated that she also supported the closure of the Wright Avenue
Superstore, which was located at the intersection of Wright Avenue and Battery Street.
Annie Abrams: Voiced her concern that the owner of the Wright Avenue Superstore had
stated that he was targeted based on his faith and nationality because that was not the
concern of the neighborhood.
Johnny Hasan, 1218 West 21St Street: Spoke regarding Muslim community located in
Little Rock, and that it was not directed to violence.
Bishop Robert Smith, 3411 Asher Avenue: Voiced his concerns regarding Islam in
general, not with the Little Rock Islamic community.
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:
Ai
ley, City Clerk
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APPROVED-
lark Stodola, Mayor