HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-17-16 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting
May 17,2016
6:00 PM
Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting
May 17, 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; Cazort; Webb; Wright; Wyrick; Kumpuris; Fortson;
Adcock; Vice-Mayor Hines; and Mayor Stodola. Directors absent: Richardson. Director
Doris Wright delivered the invocation, which was followed bythe Pledge of Allegiance.
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PRESENTATIONS
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ADDITIONS:
M-1 RESOLUTION: To permit the use of additional space by FWH II Little Rock, LLC,
at the Marriott Hotel for a Starbucks concessions; to approve the First Amendment to the
Lease and Concession Agreement; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
M-2 RESOLUTION: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Deere
& Company, for a total purchase cost of $70,119.84, for the purchase of three (3) Flex
Wing Grooming Mowers, for the Parks and Recreation Department; and for other
purposes. (Funding from the 2012 5/8-Cent Operational Improvements Sales Tax) Staff
recommends approval.
Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Deere
&Company for the purchase of three (3) Flex Wing Grooming Mowers for the Parks and Recreation
Department.
M-3 RESOLUTION: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with J.W.
Power Company, in the amount of $268,000.00, for the purchase and installation of a
CNG Compressor; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with J.W.
Power Company for the purchase and installation of a CNG Compressor.
M-4 RESOLUTION: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Brister
Construction in the amount of $137,000.00, for the renovation of an Oil Change Facility
for the Fleet Services Department; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Brister
Construction for the construction of an Oil Change Facility.
Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Adcock, to add Items M-1 — M-4
to the Consent Agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, Items
M-1 — M-4 were added to the Consent Agenda.
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Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hines, to add an ordinance
regarding the pilot program for solicitation in the medians. By unanimous voice vote of
the Board Members present, the ordinance (P11-5)was added to the Grouped Items.
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 — 9 and Items M-1 — M-4)
1. MOTION: To approve the minutes of the June 16, 2015, and January 5, 2016, Little
Rock City Board of Directors Meetings.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 14,338: To authorize the City Manager to award a contract to
AMR Construction, LLC, for construction of a Public Works Operations Salt Storage
Building; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement with the low bidder, AMR
Construction, LLC,for construction of a Salt Storage Building.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 14,339: To authorize the City Manager to enter into an annual
contract, with A Stitch of Class, in an approximate amount of $65,000.00, for the
purchase of Employee Uniforms for the Public Works Department; and for other
purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Request to enter into an annual contract with A Stitch of Class to provide the Public
Works Department with Employee Uniforms.The contract will be for one(1)-year from date of award,
with possible yearly extensions for two(2)additional years, if agreed by all parties.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 14,340: To amend the Construction Inspection Contract with
McClelland Engineers, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00, for the 2015 Street
Asphalt Overlay Program to include inspection services ,for the 2016 Street Asphalt
Overlay Program; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute a contract amendment with McClelland
Consulting Engineers, Inc., to include Construction Inspection Services for the 2016 Street Overlay
Program to the existing 2015 Street Overlay Program Inspection Services Contract.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 14,341: To authorize the City Manager to award a contract to
Township Builders, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $531,579.60, for the Barrow Road
Streetscape West Central Park Area; and for other purposes. (Funding from the 2012 3/8-
Cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax and 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.,
streetscape improvements on Barrow Road near West Central Park, Project No. 13-B-6B, Bid No.
16013. (Located in Ward 6)
6. RESOLUTION NO. 14,342: To authorize the City Manager to enter into agreements
with Presidio Networked Solutions, LLC, in the amount of $688,255.09, plus any
applicable taxes, for the phase-one purchase, installation and configuration of a Voice-
Over Internet Protocol Phone System; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: To authorize City Manager to execute agreements with Presidio Networked Solutions LLC
(Presidio) for the phase one purchase, installation, and configuration of a Voice -Over Internet
Protocol Phone System to support the City's desk phones.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 14,343: To authorize the City Manager to renew the Annual
Software Maintenance Agreement with Infor (US), Inc., formerly Lawson Software, Inc.,
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in the amount of $140,951.32, plus any applicable taxes; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval.
Synopsis: The resolution authorizes the City Manager to enter into an agreement for Annual
Software Maintenance Services for the City's Accounting and Human Resources Payroll Software.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 14,344: To authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
with CHI St. Vincent Infirmary for the provision of Health Care Services, with Carelink to
provide Meals on Wheels to the elderly and low-income persons residing in the City of
Little Rock, the West Central Senior Center and Mainstream Independent Living
Services; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute a contract with CHI St. Vincent Infirmary for the
provision of Health Care Services; with Carelink to provide Meals on Wheels to the elderly; the West
Central Senior Center for the provision of activities for elderly residents Citywide; and Mainstream
Independent Living Services for the installation of wheelchair ramps for handicapped individuals.
These vendors will service low-income persons residing in the City of Little Rock.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 14,345: To authorize the City Manager to execute a second
amendment to the Parking Citation Management Services Agreement awarded to
Professional Account Management, LLC, also known as Duncan Solutions, to extend the
contract term; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Approval of resolution authorizing City Manager to execute a second amendment to the
existing Parking Citation Services Management Agreement with Professional Account Management,
LLC,to extend the contract for one(1)-year with an end date of May 23,2017.
M-1 RESOLUTION NO. 14,346: To permit the use of additional space by FWH II Little
Rock, LLC, at the Marriott Hotel for a Starbucks concessions; to approve the First
Amendment to the Lease and Concession Agreement; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval.
M-2 RESOLUTION NO. 14,347: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Deere & Company, for a total purchase cost of $70,119.84, for the purchase of
three (3) Flex Wing Grooming Mowers, for the Parks and Recreation Department; and
for other purposes. (Funding from the 2012 5/8-Cent Operational Improvements Sales Tax) Staff
recommends approval.
Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Deere
&Company for the purchase of three (3) Flex Wing Grooming Mowers for the Parks and Recreation
Department.
M-3 RESOLUTION NO. 14,348: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with J.W. Power Company, in the amount of $268,000.00, for the purchase and
installation of a CNG Compressor; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with J.W.
Power Company for the purchase and installation of a CNG Compressor.
M-4 RESOLUTION NO. 14,349: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Brister Construction in the amount of $137,000.00, for the renovation of an Oil
Change Facility for the Fleet Services Department; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval.
Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Brister
Construction for the construction of an Oil Change Facility.
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Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to approve the Consent
Agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the Consent
Agenda was approved.
GROUPED ITEMS (Items 10 — 13 and Item M-5)
10. ORDINANCE NO. 21,238: To amend the Little Rock Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 36
of the Code of Ordinances) to add the Cedar/Pine Street Overlay District; and for other
purposes. Planning Commission: 10 ayes;0 nays;and 1 absent. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Amend the Zoning Ordinance to include the Cedar/Pine Street Overlay and rezone the
area between Lewis and Maple Streets, Interstate 630 and 14th Street to UU, Urban Use District, and
R-4A, Residential Low Density District, as part of the implementation.of the Jump Start Effort.
11. ORDINANCE NO. 21,239; Z-9118: To reclassify property located in the City of
Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nay; and 1 absent. Staff
recommends approval. .
Synopsis: Amend the Zoning Ordinance to include the Cedar/Pine Street Overlay and rezone the
area between Lewis and Maple Streets, Interstate 630 and 14th Street to UU, Urban Use District, and
R-4A, Residential Low Density District,as part of the implementation of the Jump Start Effort.
12. ORDINANCE NO. 21,240; Z-9126: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and'establish a Planned Commercial District, titled Donaghey Building Short-Form PCD,
located on the southeast corner of 7th and Main Streets, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending
the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes.
Planning Commission: 8 ayes;0 nays;and 3 absent. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The applicant is requesting a rezoning of the site from UU, Urban Use District, to PCD,
Planned Commercial Development, to allow for the conversion of this fourteen (14)-story structure,
located at 7th and Main Streets, into a mixed use development. (Located in Ward 1)
13. ORDINANCE NO. 21,241: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a Planting
Contract with Champion Turf Farms, in the amount of$40,000.00, to plan greens at War
Memorial Golf Course with Champion Dwarf Bermuda Grass Sprigs; and for other
purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into a planting contract with
Champion Turf Farms of Bay City, Texas to plant the greens at War Memorial Golf Course with
Champion Dwarf Bermuda Grass Sprigs (includes guidance and technical assistance, sprigs and
labor to sprig).
M-5 ORDINANCE NO, 21,245: To amend Little Rock, Ark., Ordinance No. 21,071 (July
14, 2015) to permit a pilot program to measure the feasibility of solicitation of any item
within streets or from medians located within streets, of whatever classification, within
the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes.
The ordinances were read a first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Wright, to suspend the rules and place the ordinances on second reading. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the
ordinances were read a second time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Cazort, to suspend the rules and place the ordinances on third reading. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the
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ordinances were read a third time. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members
present, the ordinances were approved.
SEPARATE ITEMS (Items 14 - 17)
14. RESOLUTION NO. 14,350: To authorize the '
Y Manager Mana er to enter into contracts
with twelve (12) organization to provide Summer Programs to Little Rock Youth ages six
(6) to fifteen (15); and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Enter into contracts with twelve(12)organizations to provide Summer Programs for Little
Rock Youth ages six(6)to fifteen (15).
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.
15. RESOLUTION: To seek analysis by the Arkansas State Highway and
Transportation Commission of issues for the proposed 30 Crossing Project; and for other
purposes. (Deferred from November 17, 2015)(Deferred from January 19, 2016)(Deferred from April
5,2016)(Deferred from April 19, 2016)
Director Webb stated that she had asked City Attorney Tom Carpenter to prepare an
amendment, which was sent to all the Board Members that afternoon. Director Webb
stated that she thought it was important to look at as much modeling as possible, and it
was important to include in the resolution the consideration of costs for any potential
parks, which had been proposed by the Arkansas Highway and Transportation
Department (AHTD).
Director Webb made the motion, seconded by Director Hendrix, to amend the resolution.
Director Wyrick stated that Section 3 of the proposed resolution read, specific and
adequate funding sources needed to effectuate the plan proposed by StudioMain for the
30 Crossing Project should be identified, and reasonable assurances given by AHTD
and the Little Rock Board of Directors, that the funds are or will be available, at a time
certain, and dedicated to the implementation of the described parks and amenities.
Director Wyrick asked if the amount had been determined and if the funds had been
identified. Director Wyrick stated that the way the resolution read, it made it sound like
the City was committing to the funding. Director Webb stated that she did not know who
would provide the funding, it was simply a request to make that determination. Director
Cazort stated that he agreed that Section 3 was difficult to determine as the
development of that area would be a long-range plan, and that he did not want to
support the resolution until the Consultant that the City hired had made their
presentation, which was scheduled for the following week. Director Webb stated that
based on the concerns raised, she would be willing to keep only the first portion of the
amendment and take out the language for Section 3.
City Attorney Carpenter stated that the first line of Section 3 currently read, specific and
adequate funding sources needed to effectuate the plan proposed by StudioMain for the
30 Crossing Project should be identified, and reasonable assurances given by AHTD
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and the Little Rock Board of Directors, that the funds are or will be available, at a time
certain, and dedicated to the implementation of the described parks and amenities, and
he recommended added additional language to read, specific and adequate funding
sources needed to effectuate the plan proposed by StudioMain for the 30 Crossing
Project should be identified as a part of any final plan, and reasonable assurances given
byAHTD
and the Little Rock Board of Directors, that the funds are or will be available, at
a time certain, and dedicated to the implementation p mentation of the described parks and
amenities.
Director Kumpuris p s stated that the land was remediation land for the whole project and
because of that, it had to be turned back over as a park ready to go, i.e., grass,
irrigation, etc. Director Kumpuris stated that the City would have a hand in how it was
planned; however, it would be turned back over as a park.
Director Webb made the motion, seconded by Director Kumpuris, to defer action on the
resolution for one (1)-month. By voice vote of the Board Members present, with Vice-
Mayor Hines voting in opposition, action on the resolution was deferred for one (1)-
month.
Vice-Mayor Hines made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, for the Board to take
a fifteen (15)-minute recess. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present,
the Board took a fifteen (15)-minute recess.
16. ORDINANCE NO. 21,243: To amend Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Little Rock, Arkansas, providing for a five (5)-year deferral of Master Street Plan
Construction Requirements and for dedication of right-of-way as required by the Master
Street Plan for Arch Street and West 28th Street; and for other purposes. (Deferred from
May 3. 2016) Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Authorizes a deferral for five(5)years of street improvements and right-of-way dedication
under the Master Street Plan for the northeast corner of West 28th Street and Arch Street for Deryn
Coleman of Coleman and Son Automotive. (Located in Ward 1)
The ordinance was read a first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Vice-Mayor Hines, 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 Cazort, 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.
Deryn Coleman: Stated that he was the applicant and although he did not have an issue
with making the required street improvements, he didn't have the funds at that particular
time and was asking for a five (5)-year deferral so that he would have time to gather the
funds. ,
By roll call vote, the vote was as follows: Ayes: Webb; Cazort; Wright; Wyrick;
Kumpuris; Fortson; Adcock; and Vice-Mayor Hines. Nays: Hendrix. Absent:
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Richardson. By a vote of eight (8) ayes, one (1) nay and one (1) absent, the ordinance
was approved.
17. ORDINANCE NO. 21,244; Z-7603-H: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Commercial District, titled 14910 Cantrell Road Revised Long-
Form PCD, located at 14910 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official
Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning
Commission: 7 ayes; 1 nay;and 3 absent. Staff recommends denial. (Deferred from May 3, 2016)
Synopsis: The applicant is requesting to amend the previously-approved building materials for Lot
3 by eliminating the requirement that there be no exposed metal on the building. (Located in Ward 5)
The ordinance was read a 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 Cazort, 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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Items 18 - 19)
18. RESOLUTION; Z-4841-E: To rescind the Planning Commission's action in
approving a Conditional Use Permit to allow the Chenal Lofts High-Rise Multifamily
Development on the 0-2, Office and Institutional District, zoned property, located at
15401 Chenal Parkway, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes.
Planning Commission: 11 ayes;0 nays;and 0 absent. Staff recommends denial.
Synopsis: A record objector has appealed the Planning Commission's approval of a Conditional
Use Permit to allow the Chenal Lofts High-Rise Multifamily Development proposed for the 0-2,Office
and Institutional District,zoned property located at 15401 Chenal Parkway. (Located in Ward 5)
Mayor Stodola opened the public hearing and asked if there were individuals present
that wished to speak for or against the item.
Graham Smith: Stated that he represented four (4) families that were the applicants for
the Chenal Lofts Project. Mr. Smith stated that they had conducted market analysis for
the area and had determined that from 2007 - 2015, 884 apartment units had been
constructed within Ward 5; 644 of those within the Highway 10 Corridor and 240 within
the Chenal Parkway Corridor. Mr. Smith stated that one of their recent complexes,
McKenzie Park, which was recently completed in the Chenal Parkway Corridor, was
100% full with twenty-three (23) names on the waiting list.
Scott Hurley: Stated that the most successful multi-family developments in Little Rock
and other growing cities were those located in close proximity to restaurants, grocery
stores, hospitals, churches and shopping and that the property was located between
residential and commercial areas. Mr. Hurley stated that according to Little Rock City
Code, 0-2 Conditional Uses stated that a high-rise multi-family building at a density not
greater than thirty (30) units per gross-acre could be constructed. Mr. Hurley stated that
thirty (30) units per gross acre would be 404 units on the site, and they felt the density
was too much, which was why they were only proposing 294 units for the site. In
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addition, Mr. Hurley stated that the Code read that in no instance should the maximum
height of the building exceed 120 feet. Mr. Hurley stated that the roofs of the proposed
units were fifty-nine (59) feet in height. Mr. Hurley stated that the proposed site did not
require any zoning changes and did not create any traffic issues.
Brian Dale: Stated that he was an Engineer with White-Daters & Associates and he was
there to present details regarding the site plan. Mr. Dale stated that there would be a
sixty (60)-foot buffer along the residential area on the east side of the property, which
• included a thirty-five (35)-foot natural buffer. Mr. Dale stated that the natural buffer
would be left undisturbed with no trees being removed, and the remaining twenty-five
(25) feet of the buffer would be graded and planted. In addition, the applicant had
agreed to install a six (6)-foot tall opaque privacy fence along the eastern edge of the
property line. Mr. Dale stated that the proposed four (4)-story structure would be located
200 feet from the east property line and the fourth floor of the unit would be even with
the closest residential structure. Mr. Dale stated that the property fronted onto two (2)
arterial streets; Chenal Parkway and Kanis Road, and that the developer had asked for
no waivers and had agreed to complete all improvements as required by the Master
Street Plan. Mr. Dale stated that there would be two (2) gated entrances to the property
and that those entrances would be set back to accommodate several cars without
causing stacking into the street.
Mr. Smith stated that on February 25, 2016, and March 3, 2016, they had held two (2)
public meetings to address concerns that the community had regarding the proposed
project. Mr. Smith stated that there were three (3) in attendance at the first meeting and
seventeen (17) in attendance at the second meeting. In addition, they had met with
Woodcreek Subdivision on March 2, 2016, and April 6, 2016, and they had posted
information utilizing multiple forms of social media. Mr. Smith stated that as a result of
the meetings, they had made the several modifications to the project: 1) installation of
an eight (8)-foot privacy fence adjacent to the Woodcreek Subdivision; 2) a thicker
planting of evergreens within the buffer; 3) relocation of the dog park away from the
neighborhood; and 4) relocation of the dumpsters away from the neighborhood. Mr.
Smith stated that as a result of continued communication with the adjacent
neighborhood, they had received seventy-five (75) letters of support and he asked that
the Board consider the application.
Director Wright asked why staff was supportive of the proposed project. Planning &
Development Director Tony Bozynski stated that staff felt that it met all the requirements
as it was not overbuilding the site and that the developer had provided a more than
adequate buffer on the east side.
Chris Grequrek, 14615 Woodcreek Drive: Stated that he lived in the adjacent
neighborhood and he was opposed to the development because he didn't believe it was
a good fit for the neighborhood. Mr: Gregurek stated that he was concerned about
increased traffic in the area and light pollution from the complex into the adjacent
neighborhood. Mr. Gregurek asked the Board to vote to rescind the Planning
Commission's vote.
Doug Akin, 14605 Woodcreek Drive: Stated that he believed that the traffic pattern as
presented would not work and he was not in support of additional apartment units in the
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Director Adcock asked how the pond on the property would retain water if there was no
water flow. Public Works Director Jon Honeywell stated that whoever had owned the
property in the past, had created a berm, or dam, to trap water that flowed down the
ravine. Director Adcock asked if Rock Creek would cause any flooding on the property.
Mr. Honeywell stated that the property in question was outside the floodway of Rock
Creek. Mr. Honeywell stated that if the development was approved, the developer would
have to come back to staff with a plan for how they would accommodate water entering
and exiting their site. Director Adcock asked if there would be a detention pond. Mr.
Honeywell stated that because the item was a zoning issue, the applicant was not
required to submit that type of information at that point. Director Adcock asked how
much infill would have to be brought in to build the property up for the development. Mr.
Dale reported that the finished floor would be roughly four (4) feet above the 100-year
floodplain.pain. Director Adcock asked if the developer had made the decision where the
detention pond would be located. Mr. Dale stated that it would be handled in storm
culverts on the northwest portion of the property and buried under the parking lot.
Alvin Weintraub, 13809 Fern Valley Lane: Stated that he lived in Woodlands Edge and
he did not think the buffer was deep enough. Mr. Weintraub stated that Kanis Road was
in bad condition and the added traffic would only make it worse.
Cathi Watkins, 1 Echo Point: Stated that she thought there was too much density along
the very narrow Kanis Road and had concerns about adding another large apartment
complex to the area.
Vice-Mayor Hines stated that the City was in the process of improving Kanis Road and
addressing the infrastructure problems, and that he was supportive of the project.
Mayor Stodola closed the public hearing.
By roll call vote, the vote was as follows: Ayes: Hendrix; Webb; Wright; and Adcock.
Nays: Hendrix; Cazort; Wyrick; Kumpuris; Fortson; and Vice-Mayor Hines. Absent:
Richardson. Mayor Stodola stated that the Chair would vote nay. By a vote of four (4)
ayes, six (6) nays and one (1) absent, the resolution failed. Director Hendrix stated
that she wanted to change her vote to Nay. By a vote of three (3) ayes, six (6) nays and
one (1) absent, the resolution failed. (Because Director Hendrix's vote was changed to
Nay, the Mayor's vote was not needed).
19. ORDINANCE NO. 21,242: To establish and lay off City of Little Rock Municipal
Property Owners' Multipurpose Improvement District No. 2016-322 (Ranch West Villas
District); and for other purposes.
Mayor Stodola opened the public hearing.
The ordinance was read a 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 Cazort made the motion, seconded by
Director Adcock, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. By
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unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the
ordinance was read a third time.
Mayor Stodola 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.
By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinance was approved.
Director Cazort stated that he was asking for a point of personal privilege. Director
Cazort stated that when he decided to run for the City Board of Directors twenty (20)
years ago, there were several issues that were facing the City that he thought he could
help address such as, lack of adequate fire stations in West Little Rock, perpetual
conflict between neighborhoods and development and concerns over apparent
impropriety at the Airport Commission, just to name a few. Director Cazort stated that
he was in the final year of his fifth term, and had decided it was time to turn the position
of Ward 4 Director over to someone else and was announcing his decision to not seek
reelection.
Vice-Mayor Hines stated that he had enjoyed serving with Director Cazort and
appreciate the opportunity to work with him over the years. Director Fortson stated that
he wanted to echo the Vice-Mayor's comments and wished Director Cazort well.
Director Wyrick stated that she had enjoyed working with Director Cazort. Mayor
Stodola thanked Director Cazort for his many years of service on the Board.
Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hines, for the Board to go
into Executive Session for the purpose of Board and Commission appointments. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the Board went into Executive
Session for the purpose of Board and Commissions appointments.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Item 20)
20. RESOLUTION NO. 14,351: Appointments and Reappointments to various City of
Little Rock Boards and Commissions.
Synopsis: Animal Services Advisory Board (3 positions); Arts &Culture Commission (3 positions);
Board of Adjustment (2 positions); Central Arkansas Transit Authority Board of Directors (1
position); City Beautiful Commission (3 positions); Civil Service Commission (1 position);
Community Housing Advisory Board (2 positions); Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals
(1 position); Historic District Commission (1 position); Land Bank Commission (8 positions); Little
Rock Municipal Airport Commission (1 Position); MacArthur Military History Museum Commission
(13 positions); Midtown Redevelopment District No. 1 Advisory Board (5 positions); Oakland &
Fraternal Historic Cemetery Park Board (3 positions); Little Rock Parks& Recreation Commission (1
position); Racial & Cultural Diversity Commission (2 positions); Property Assessed Clean Energy
(PACE) Act Improvement District Board (2 positions); River Market District Design Review
Committee (1 position); and Sister Cities Commission (4 positions); Zoo Board of Governors (3
positions).
Animal Services Advisory Board: Appointment of Betsy Robb to serve her first three (3)-
year Ward 2 Representative term, said term to expire on November 28, 2018.
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Appointment of Britany Simmons to serve her first three (3)-year Ward 3 Representative
term, said term to expire on November 28, 2018. Director Cazort made the motion,
seconded by Vice-Mayor Hines, to approve the appointments. By unanimous voice vote
of the Board Members present, the appointments were approved.
Arkansas Arts Center: Appointment of Marion Fulk to fill the unexpired term of Charlotte
Brown, said term to expire on June 30, 2017. Appointment of Diane Gilleland to serve
her first four (4)-year term, said term to expire on June 30, 2020. Reappointment of
Mike Maulden to serve his second four (4)-year term, said term to expire on June 30,
2020. Appointment of Ashley Merriman to serve her first four (4)-year term, said term to
expire on June 30, 2020. Reappointment of J. Shepherd Russell to serve his second
four (4)-year term, said term to expire on June 30, 2020. Appointment of Gordon Silaski
to fill the unexpired term of Michael Shelley, said term to expire on June 30, 2018.
Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hines, to approve the
appointments. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the
appointments were approved.
Arts & Culture Commission: Appointment of Kathleen Joiner to fill the unexpired term of
Carolyn Harder, said term to expire on April 2, 2018. Appointment of Allyson Pittman
Gattin to serve her first three (3)-year Cultural Institution Member term, said term to
expire on April 2, 2019. Director Cazort madethe motion, seconded by Vice-Mayor
Hines, to approve the appointments. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members
present, the appointments were approved.
Board of Adiustment: Appointment of Frank Allison to his serve first three (3)-year Civil
Engineer term, said term to expire on February 19, 2019. Appointment of Christopher
Smith, appointed to serve his first three (3)-year At-Large term, said term to expire on
February 19, 2019. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by'Vice-Mayor Hines, to
approve the appointments. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present,
the appointments were approved.
Central Arkansas Transit Authority Board of Directors: Reappointment of Matt Lindsey
to his serve his second four (4)-year term, said term to expire on August 26, 2019.
Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hines, to approve the
appointment. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the
appointment was approved.
City Beautiful Commission: Appointment of Billie Woods to fill the unexpired term of
• Edwin Hankins, IV, said term to expire on October 19, 2017. Reappointment of Steve
Homeyer to serve his fourth three (3)-year At-Large term, said term to expire on October
19, 2018. Appointment of Becka Webb to serve her first three (3)-year At-Large term,
said term to expire on October 19, 2018. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by
Vice-Mayor Hines, to approve the appointments. By unanimous voice vote of the Board
Members present, the appointments were approved.
Civil Service Commission: Appointment of Efrem B. Neely, Sr., to fill the unexpired term
of John Pesek, said term to expire on April 1, 2017. Director Cazort made the motion,
seconded by Vice-Mayor Hines, to approve the appointment. By unanimous voice vote
of the Board Members present, the appointment was approved.
Community Housing Advisory Board: Appointment of Philip Hood to serve his first three
(3)-year Non-Profit Corporation Representative term, said term to expire on June 2,
2019. Appointment of Leigh Ann Lanaux to serve her first three (3)-year At-Large term,
said term to expire on June 2, 2019. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by
Vice-Mayor Hines, to approve the appointments. By unanimous voice vote of the Board
Members present, the appointments were approved.
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Land Bank Commission: Appointment of Leta Anthony to serve her first four (4)-year
Little Rock Housing Authority term, said term to expire on March 19, 2020.
Reappointment of Francis Frazier to serve her second four (4)-year At-Large — Ward 1
term, said term to expire on March 19, 2020. Appointment of Diana Thomas to serve
her first four (4)-year Low/Moderate Income Housing term, said term to expire on March
19, 2020. Reappointment of Hollie Hutchinson to serve her second four (4)-year At-
Large — Ward 5 term, said term to expire on March 19, 2020. Appointment of Angela
Neal to serve her first four (4)-year Officer of a Financial Institution term, said term to
expire on March 19, 2020. Appointment of Mark Leggett to serve his first four (4)-year
Representative of the Housing Industry term, said term to expire on March 19, 2020.
Appointment of Juanita Dodd to serve her first four (4)-year At-Large term, said term to
expire on May 19, 2020. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Vice-Mayor
Hines, to approve the appointments. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members
present, the appointments were approved.
Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission: Appointment of Meredith Catlett to serve her
first five (5)-year Qualified Elector of Municipality term, said term to expire on December
31, 2020. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Fortson, to approve
the appointment. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the
appointment was approved.
Little Rock Parks &'Recreation Commission: Appointment of Julie Vandiver to serve her
first three (3)-year term, said term to expire on January 31, 2019. Director Cazort made
the motion, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hines, to approve the appointment. By unanimous
voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointment was approved.
MacArthur Military History Museum Commission: Reappointment of Helen Leigh to
serve her second three (3)-year term, said term to expire on February 21, 2019.
Reappointment of.Kristin Mann to serve her second three (3)-year term, said term to
expire on February 21, 2019. Appointment of David McDaniel to serve his first three (3)-
year term, said term to expire on February 21, 2019. Reappointment of Jonathan
McRoy to serve his second three (3)-year term, said term to expire on February 21,
2019. Reappointment of Stuart Nichols to serve his second three (3)-year term, said
term to expire on February 21, 2019. Appointment of Fred Boosey to serve his first
three (3)-year term, said term to expire on February 21, 2019. Appointment of Natalya
Juniel to serve her first three (3)-year term, said term to expire on February 21, 2019.
Reappointment of Jama Best to serve her second three (3)-year term, said term to
expire on February 21, 2019. Appointment of Hayden Rather to serve her first three (3)-
year term, said term to expire on February 21, 2019. Director Cazort made the motion,
seconded by Director Fortson, to approve the appointments. By unanimous voice vote
of the Board Members present, the appointments were approved. Mayor Stodola
stated that there were three (3) members that the Commission felt would be helpful for
future plans and asked that they be reappointed for a third three (3)-year term.
Reappointment of William Fuller to serve his third three (3)-year term, said term to expire
on February 21, 2019. Reappointment of John Tatum to serve his third three (3)-year
term, said term to expire on February 21, 2019. Reappointment of Derotha Webb to
serve her third three (3)-year term, said term to expire on February 21, 2019. Director
Cazort made the motion, seconded by Vice-Mayor Fortson, to approve the
appointments. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the
appointments were approved.
Midtown Redevelopment District No. 1 Advisory Board: Reappointment of Glenn
Borkowski to serve his second three (3)-year At-Large term, said term to expire on
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March 31, 2019. Reappointment of Kelly Newberg to serve her second three (3)-year
Commercial Property Representative term, said term to expire on March 31, 2019.
Appointment of Susan Paszkiewicz North to serve her first three (3)-year Owner within
Boundaries term, said term to expire on March 31, 2019. Appointment of Jett Ricks to
serve his first three (3)-year Commercial Property Owner or Authorized Representative
term, said term to expire on March 31, 2019. Director Cazort made the motion,
seconded by Vice-Mayor Hines, to approve the appointments. By unanimous voice vote
of the Board Members present, the appointments were approved.
Oakland & Fraternal Historic Cemetery Board: Appointment of James B. Conner to
serve his first three (3)-year term, said term to expire on June 1, 2019. Appointment of
Roy Katheryn Watts to serve her first three (3)-year term, said term to expire on June 1,
2019. Reappointment Carla Hines-Coleman to serve her fourth three (3)-year term, said
term to expire on June 1, 2019. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Vice-
Mayor Hines, to approve the appointments. By unanimous voice vote of the Board
Members present, the appointments were approved.
Property Assessed Clean (PACE) Act Improvement District Board: Reappointment of
Brady Aldy to serve his second two (2)-year term, said term to expire on June 1, 2018.
Reappointment of Britt Johnson to serve his second two (2)-year term, said termto
expire on June 1, 2018. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Vice-Mayor
Hines, to approve the appointments. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members
present, the appointments were approved.
Racial & Cultural Diversity Commission: Appointment of William Torrence to fill the
unexpired Ward 4 Representative term of Andre Robinson, said term to expire on March
31, 2017. Appointment of April Moore to serve her first three (3)-year Ward 7
Representative term, said term to expire on March 31, 2019. Director Cazort made the
motion, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hines, to approve the appointments. By unanimous
voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointments were approved.
River Market District Design Review Committee: Appointment of Adam Bearden to
serve his first three (3)-year Property Owner Representative term, said term to expire on
August 16, 2018. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hines, to
approve the appointment. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the
appointments was approved.
Sister Cities Commission: Reappointment of Robert Coon to serve his second five (5)-
year term, said term to expire on January 5, 2021. Appointment of Ellen Gray to serve
her first five (5)-year term, said term to expire on Janaury 5, 2021. Appointment of
Megan Moore Brick to serve her first five (5)-year term, said term to expire on Janaury 5,
2021. Appointment of Chris Morgan to serve his first five (5)-year term, said term to
expire on Janaury 5, 2021. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Vice-Mayor
Hines, to approve the appointments. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members
present, the appointments were approved.
Little Rock Zoo Board of Governors: Appointment of Chris McCall to serve his first three
(3)-year term, said term to expire on February 16, 2019. Appointment of Wendie Weare
to serve her first three (3)-year term, said term to expire on February 16, 2019.
Reappointment of Shana Woodard to her second three (3)-year term, said term to expire
on February 16, 2019. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Vice-Mayor
Hines, to approve the appointments. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members
present, the appointments were approved.
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Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hines, to adjourn the
meeting. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the meeting was
adjourned.
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