HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-05-16 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting
January 5,2016
6:00 PM -
Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting
January 5, 2016
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; Webb; Cazort; Wright; Wyrick;
Fortson; Kumpuris; Adcock; and Mayor Stodola. Absent: Vice-Mayor Hines. Director
B.J. Wyrick delivered the invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS:
City of Little Rock Employee Retirement Recognition
Captain Patrice Smith, Little Rock Police Department
Purple Heart City Proclamation
Little Rock Fire Department Presentation
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 —2 and 4 -6)
Mayor Stodola stated that he had been asked to hold Item 3 separately.
1. RESOLUTION NO. 14,267: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with WatchGuard Video Company for the purchase of thirty-two (32) In-Car Camera
Systems for the Little Rock Police Department, in the total purchase price of
$157,204.16, utilizing the Houston-Galveston Area Council Cooperative Purchasing
Agreement; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with
WatchGuard Video Company for the purchase of thirty two (32) In-Car Camera Systems for the Little
Rock Police Department.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 14,268: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Motorola Radio Systems, for the purchase of thirty-two (32) Mobile Radio Systems
for the Little Rock Police Department, in the total purchase price of$142,403.96, utilizing
the Arkansas State Contract Purchasing Agreement; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval.
Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Motorola Solutions, Inc., for the purchase of thirty two (32) mobile radio systems for the Little Rock
Police Department.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 14,270: To approve participation of the City of Little Rock in an
insurance pool administered by the Arkansas Municipal League for certain litigation
costs, expenses and coverage; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 14,271: To authorize the City Manager to award a contract to
Redstone Construction Group, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $386,756.40, for
improvements to Gamble Road; and for other purposes. (Funding from the 2012 3/8-Cent
Capital Improvement Sales Tax) Staff recommends approval.
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Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting
January 5,2016
6:00 PM
Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement with Redstone Construction
Group, Inc.,for improvements to Gamble Road from Arthur Lane to Lorena Avenue, Project No. 13-5-
016, Bid No. 15-027. (Project is located in Ward 5)
6. RESOLUTION NO. 14,272: To authorize the City Manager to award a contract to
Township Builders, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $2,700,902.00, for Pinnacle Valley
Road Improvements; and for other purposes. (Funding from the 2013 Limited Tax General
Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds) Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement with Township Builders, Inc., for
improvements to Pinnacle Valley Road, Project No. 13-B-4A-5A, Bid No. 15-026. (Project is located in
Wards 4&5)
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.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 14,269: To amend the identified funding sources for the 2013,
2014 and 2015 expenditures in various Wards for Capital Projects funded from the
proceeds of the 3/8-Cent Capital Sales and Compensating Use Tax, and 2013 Capital
Improvement Bonds for Streets and Drainage; and for other purposes. Staff recommends
approval.
Delisa Mitchell, 3306 Short Spring Street: Stated that she was the President of the
Meadowbrook Neighborhood Association and that she had recently been made aware
that the Daisy Bates Drive and Wright Avenue Project had been removed from the list.
Ms. Mitchell thanked the Board for removing the project from the list.
City Manager Bruce Moore stated that the project she was referring to was from the
2016—2018 list and not included on the list that the Board was voting on that evening.
Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to approve the
resolution. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the resolution
was approved.
CITIZEN COMMUNICATION
There were no cards received from individuals wanting to speak during Citizen
Communication.
Mayor Stodola stated that he would like to conduct the annual evaluation of the City
Attorney and City Manager at the February 2, 2016, Board of Directors Meeting. City
Manager Moore reported that the February 2, 2016, agenda contained a large amount of
Planning Items. Mayor Stodola stated that the Board could recess the February 2, 2016,
Meeting and reconvene on February 9, 2016.
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Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting
January 5,2016
6:00 PM
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.
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