HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 20, 2018 MeetingLittle Rock Board of Directors Meeting
March 20, 2018
6:00 PM
Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting
March 20, 2018
6:00 PM
The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, met in a regular meeting with
Mayor Mark Stodola presiding. Deputy City Clerk Allison Segars called the roll with the
following Directors present: Hendrix; Richardson; Peck; Wright; Wyrick; Kumpuris;
Fortson; Adcock; Vice -Mayor Webb; and Mayor Stodola. Directors absent: Hines.
Director Gene Fortson delivered the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS:
City of Little Rock Employee Retirement Recognition
Officer Michael Ted Adkins, Little Rock Police Department
City of Little Rock Employee Retirement Recognition
Captain DeArthur Jordan, Jr., Little Rock Fire Department
DEFERRAL:
15. ORDINANCE: To amend Chapter 8 of the Little Rock Code of Ordinance (1988), to
adopt standards for duct testing and other standards for energy conservation, for new
residential structures with amendments herein; and for other purposes. Staff recommends
approval (Deferred until April 3, 2018 at staff's request)
Synopsis: The State of Arkansas adopted the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code also
known as the 2014 AR Energy Code but deleted the standards for testing residential structures. This
ordinance would put some of those standards back in place.
Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to defer Item 15 until
April 3, 2018. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, Item 15 was
deferred until April 3, 2018.
Director Adcock stated that the applicant for Item 19 had been present; however, she
had become ill and had to leave. Director Adcock stated that upon leaving, the applicant
had asked Planning & Development Director Jamie Collins if the item could be deferred
for two (2) weeks.
19. ORDINANCE: Z -4093-A: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish
a Planned Commercial District titled The 8409 Geyer Springs Road Short -Form PCD,
located at 8409 Geyer Springs Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official
Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning
Commission: 5 ayes; 6 nays; and 0 absent. Staff recommends approval
Synopsis: The applicant, Margarita Gutierrez, is appealing the Planning Commission's
recommendation of denial for a Planned Commercial Development located at 8409 Geyer Springs
Road. (Located in Ward 2)
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Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to defer Item 19
until April 3, 2018. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, Item 19
was deferred until April 3, 2018.
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 — 7)
Mayor Stodola indicated that he had received a card from an individual that wanted to
address the Board regarding Item 8; therefore, it would be read separately.
1. MOTION: To approve the minutes of the December 19, 2017, and January 2, 2018,
Little Rock City Board of Directors Meetings.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 14,741: To authorize the City Manager to enter into an
agreement with Risk Management Resources, in an amount not to exceed $72,000.00,
to provide Third -Party Administration Services for the City's Self -Funded Workers'
Compensation Program; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval
Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with
Risk Management Resources to provide Third -Party Administration Services for the City's Self -
Funded Workers' Compensation Program.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 14,742: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC, for the direct purchase of Light Structure Systems and
with Pilgreen Electrical Service, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $671,92.00, for the
installation of Sports Field Lighting at certain City -owned sports fields to extend
recreation into the night; and for other purposes. (Funding from the 2012 318 -cent Capital
Improvement Sales Tax) Staff recommends approval
Synopsis: A resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Musco Sports
Lighting, LLC, for sports field lighting for one (1) Soccer Field at Otter Creek Park, for one (1)
Football Field and one (1) Baseball Field at Crump Park and two (2) Soccer Fields at Murray Park.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 14.743: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Gametime, in the total amount of $123,682.29, for the construction of a Toddler
Playground in Riverfront Park; and for other purposes. (A portion of the funding is from the
2012 3/8 -Cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax) Staff recommends approval
Synopsis: A resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Gametime for
construction of a Toddler Playground in Riverfront Park.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 14,744: To authorize the City Manager to approve an annual
contract with Cranford Construction Company, in the approximate amount of
$130,000.00, for the purchase of asphaltic materials for the Public Works Department;
and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval
Synopsis: A resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an annual contract with Cranford
Construction for asphaltic materials to be used in street repairs.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 14,745: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Vehicle Service Group, in an amount not to exceed $66,744.21, for the purchase of
a Rotary Life System for the Fleet Services Department; and for other purposes. staff
recommends approval
Synopsis: A resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Vehicle Service
Group for the purchase of a Rotary Lift System for the Fleet Services Department.
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7. RESOLUTION NO. 14,746: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Deere & Company, in an amount not to exceed $74,294.56, for the purchase of four
(4), Seventy -Two (72) -Inch Zero Turn Mowers for the Parks & Recreation Department;
and for Other purposes. (Funding from the 2012 8/8 -Cent Operational Improvement Sales Tax)
Staff recommends approval
Synopsis: A resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Deere & Company
for the purchase of Four (4), Seventy -Two (72) -Inch Zero Turn Mowers for the Parks & Recreation
Department. .
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.
SEPARATE ITEMS (Item 8)
8. RESOLUTION NO. 14,747: To authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
documents to relinquish the interest of the City in a parking deck located at 7th and Scott
Streets to Metrocentre Improvement District No. 1; to accept the donation from
Metrocentre Improvement District No. 1 of a sculpture to remain within the City and to be
placed initially on the grounds of the Arkansas Arts Center; and for other purposes.
Synopsis: To authorize the execution of documents to accept a donation to the City, and to
relinquish' any City interest in the land beneath a parking deck owned by Metrocentre Improvement
District No. 1.
Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to approve the
resolution.
Russ Racop, 301 Alamo Drive: Stated that he was in opposition of the resolution and
felt that it was a bad financial deal for the City of Little Rock.
Mayor Stodola stated that an appraisal had been conducted on the Henry Moore
sculpture that valued it at a minimum of $5,000,000.00. Mayor Stodola stated that the
Tax Assessments were paid by the Metrocentre Improvement District owners and based
on the Statute, they had the authority to sell the assets individually and to recoup the
payment to themselves. Mayor Stodola stated that in light of that fact, they had the
interest in deeding the debt back to the City of Little Rock when the Bonds were paid off
in 2025.
Director Hendrix asked if the City could keep the land and not assume ownership of the
sculpture. City Attorney Tom Carpenter stated that the City had that option, which was
the purpose of the vote that evening. City Attorney Carpenter stated that the City owned
the land under the parking deck, but not the actual deck. Director Kumpuris stated that
once the Bonds were paid off, the City would own the land, the parking deck and the
sculpture.
Director Kumpuris made the motion, seconded by Director Adcock, to call the question
on the vote. By roll call vote, the vote was as follows: Ayes: Kumpuris; Fortson; and
Adcock. Nays: Richardson; Peck; Wright; Wyrick; and Vice -Mayor Webb. Present:
Hendrix. Absent: Hines. When asked if she would like to change her Present vote,
Director Hendrix indicated that she would did not want to change her vote from Present.
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By a vote of three (3) ayes, five (5) nays, one (1) Present and one (1) absent, the
question to vote failed.
Vice -Mayor Webb stated that she had been approached by representatives from
Housing Arkansas regarding the fact that their programing had suffered due to the fact
that the City had not collected all the rent that was due from the owners. City Attorney
Carpenter stated that the City made a commitment in one of its Bond Issues to pay
certain monies of CDBG Funding for the Nathaniel Hill Community Center, which was
tied into Housing Arkansas. City Attorney Carpenter stated that when a Bond Issue was
completed several years prior, the issue was addressed and worked out between the
City and HUD and was completed by Bond Counsel. City Attorney Carpenter reported
that the City had fulfilled all of their obligations with the Housing Authority.
By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the resolution was
approved.
GROUPED ITEMS (Items 9 —10, Items 12 —13 and Items 16 -17)
Mayor Stodola indicated that he had received a cards from individuals that wanted to
address the Board regarding Items 11 and 14; therefore, they would be read separately.
9. ORDINANCE NO. 21,556; Z -4343 -LL: 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 nays; and 1 absent. Staff
recommends approval
Synopsis: The property owner of this 1.29 -acre parcel located on the southeast corner of Ranch
Boulevard and Saratoga Drive is requesting to rezone the property from MF -18, Multifamily District,
to R-2, Single -Family District. (Located in Ward 5)
10. ORDINANCE NO. 21,557; Z -6051-L: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Commercial District titled The Shoppes at Chenal Long -Form
PCD, located on the southeast corner of Arkansas Systems Drive and Chenal Parkway,
Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and 1 absent. Staff
recommends approval
Synopsis: The request is a rezoning of the site from C-3, General Commercial District to PCD,
Planned Commercial Development, to allow for the development of the site with an office retail
development. (Located in Ward 5)
12. ORDINANCE NO. 21,559; Z -7200-E: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Office District titled The United Methodist Foundation of
Arkansas Revised Short -Form PD -O, located at 5300 Evergreen Drive, Little Rock,
Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for
other purposes. Planning Commission: 11 ayes; 0 nays; and 0 absent. Staff recommends approval
Synopsis: The request is to amend the previously -approved PD -O, Planned Development - Office, to
add General and Professional Office uses as allowable uses for the property. (Located in Ward 3)
13. ORDINANCE NO. 21.560; Z-9285: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Commercial District titled Brown Short -Form PD -C, located at
9203 Hilaro Springs Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of
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the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Punning Commission: 10 ayes, 0
nays; and 1 absent. Staff recommends approval
Synopsis: The applicant is requesting to rezone the site from R-2, Single -Family District, to PD -C,
Planned Development — Commercial, to allow the use of the property with selected C-3, General
Commercial District, uses. (Located in Ward 2)
16. ORDINANCE NO. 21.562: To amend Little Rock, Ark., Rev. Code §§ 2-242(a) and
(b) (1988), to increase the amount required before formal competitive bidding processes
are required; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval
Synopsis: By Arkansas State Law, the governing body is to set the amount at which formal
competitive bids for services, materials or equipment are required. This ordinance increases the
current amount before such formal processes are used.
17. ORDINANCE NO. 21.563: To declare it impractical and unfeasible to bid; to award
a Maintenance Agreement to Motorola Solutions, Inc., in the amount of $551,774.16,
which provides maintenance for the City's 800 MHz Radio System Infrastructure,
portable and mobile radios; to repeal Ordinance No. 20,158 (September 15, 2009); to
repeal Resolution No. 14,650 (October 2, 2017); to declare an emergency; and for
other purposes. Staff recommends approval
Synopsis: Approval of a Sole -Source Agreement with Motorola for the continued annual
maintenance for the City's 800 MHz Radio Infrastructure.
The ordinances were read a first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Wright, to read the ordinances a second time. By unanimous voice vote of the
Board Members present, the ordinances were read a second time. Director Adcock
made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, 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 ordinances were read a third time. By unanimous
voice vote of the_ Board Members present, the ordinances were approved. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the emergency clause for Item
16 was approved. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the
emergency clause for Item 17 was approved.
SEPARATE ITEMS (Item 11 and Item 14)
11. ORDINANCE NO. 21,559; Z -6249-A: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Office District titled The United Methodist Foundation of
Arkansas Revised Short -Form PD -O, located at 5300 Evergreen Drive, Little Rock,
Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for
other purposes. Planning Commission: 11 ayes; 0 nays; and 0 absent. Staff recommends approval
Synopsis: The request is to amend the previously -approved PD -O, Planned Development - Office, to
add General and Professional Office uses as allowable uses for the property. (Located in Ward 3)
The ordinance was read a first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Wright, to read the ordinance a second time. By unanimous voice vote of the
Board Members present, the ordinance was read a second time. Director Adcock made
the motion, seconded by Director Wright, 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.
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Scott Schallhorn, 425 West Capitol Avenue: Stated that he was in support of the
ordinance and was available to answer questions should there be any.
By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinance was approved.
14. ORDINANCE NO. 21,561: To condemn certain structures in the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas, as structural, fire and health hazards; to provide for summary abatement
procedures; to direct City Staff to take such action as is necessary to raze and remove
said structures; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. staff recommends
approval
Synopsis: Three (3) commercial structures in a severely dilapidated, deteriorated and/or burned
condition causing a negative environmental impact on residential and commercial properties in
which it is located. All notices have been mailed in accordance with Arkansas State Law.
The ordinance was read a first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Wright, to read the ordinance a second time. By unanimous voice vote of the
Board Members present, the ordinance was read a second time. Director Adcock made
the motion, seconded by Director Wright, 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.
Director Richardson asked for a summary of actions that have previously been taken
against the property located at 3724 West 12th Street. Planning & Development Building
Codes Manager Chuck Givens reported that in 2012, the owner had purchased a
Building Permit to renovate the building for the purpose of opening a convenience store.
Mr. Givens stated that work was never completed and three (3) additional notices were
sent to the owner. Mr. Givens stated that each time the owner received a notice, he
would come in and visit with staff and give the promise that they were going to finish the
building. Mr. Givens stated that the property was declared unsafe on August 3, 2016,
due to deteriorating conditions. Director Wright stated that the building looked in decent
condition and she did not think it needed to be demolished. Director Hendrix stated that
she thought the building should be removed from the condemnation ordinance.
Rohn Muse, 822 Lewis Street: Stated that he served on the 12th Street Jumpstart
Steering Committee and that they had held several discussions regarding possible uses
of the structure located at 3724 West 12th Street. Mr. Muse asked that the property be
removed from the Condemnation Ordinance.
Steve Giles: Stated that he was Legal Counsel and had been given Authorization of
Agency to speak on behalf of the owner. Mr. Giles stated that the owner had recently
acquired financing and was prepared to complete renovation of the project.
Director Richardson made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to remove the
property located at 3724 West 12th Street from the Condemnation Ordinance. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, 3724 West 12th Street was
removed from the Condemnation Ordinance.
Director Richardson made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, for the owner to
come back to the Board in nine (9) months to provide a progress report. By unanimous
voice vote of the Board Members present, the motion was approved.
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Belinda Jeffries/Shaneen Sloan, 157 Ridgeland Drive, Maumelle, AR: Stated that they
were representatives of a Trust that owned the property located at 2901 Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr., Drive, and they were requesting that the property be removed from the
Condemnation .Ordinance. Ms. Jeffries stated that the Trust owned another property
that was currently for sale, and that once that property was sold, they would have the
necessary funds to renovate the property located at 2901 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,
Drive. Ms. Jeffries stated that the property was currently before the 12th District Court in
a Probate and Trust Administration matter, and she was in possession of a letter from
the Court asking the owner to sell 'as is.'
James Duffy, 10 Clifton Drive: Stated that he was the Chairman of the Trustee Board of
Greater Rose of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church, which was located at 2823 Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive, and they were in favor of demolishing the structure. Mr.
Duffy stated that the steps were rotten and dangerous and that the children in the
neighborhood frequently played on the steps and he was worried that they would
collapse. Mr. Duffy stated that the property had burned the previous year and had been
declared unsafe.
By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinance was approved
as amended. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the emergency
clause was approved.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Item 18 and Items 20 - 26)
18. RESOLUTION NO. 14,748: To approve the inclusion of code enforcement activities
to amended sources and uses of funds provided in the 2017 CDBG, HOME and
HOPWA Funds from the U.S. Government; and for other purposes. staff recommends
approval
Synopsis: Approval of the inclusion of code enforcement activities to the 2016-2020 Consolidated
Plan and 2017 Action Plan and to amend the sources and uses 2017 CDBG Funds prior to submitting
to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Mayor Stodola opened the public hearing.
Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to approve the
resolution.
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 resolution was
approved.
20. RESOLUTION NO. 14.749; Z-9292: To rescind the Little Rock Planning
Commission's action in approving a Conditional Use Permit to allow a multisectional
manufactured home on the R-2, Single -Family District, zoned property, located at 13324
Colonel Glenn Road; and for other purposes. Staff recommends denial
Synopsis: Bobbie Highfill, a record objector, is appealing the Planning Commission's action in
approving a Conditional Use Permit to allow a multisectional manufactured home on the R-2, Single-
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Family District, zoned property located at 13324 Colonel Glenn Road. (Located in the City's
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction)
Mayor Stodola opened the public hearing.
Bobbie Highfill, 13527 Colonel Glenn Road: Stated that the mobile home that had been
previously located on the property had burned and a double -wide mobile home had been
moved onto the property. Ms. Highfill stated that the mobile home was not consistent
with the neighborhood and asked that the Board rescind the Planning Commission's
vote to allow the manufactured home on the property.
Barry Beck, 13111 Colonel Glenn Road: Stated that he lived adjacent to the property
and that he was opposed to allowing the manufactured home to be placed on the
property. Mr. Beck asked that the Board rescind the Planning Commission's vote to
allow the manufactured home on the property.
Wendell Wallis, 13502 Colonel Glenn Road: Stated that he was opposed to the
placement of the manufactured home on the property.
Sherry McVay: Stated that she was the applicant and that she had owned the property
for approximately fifteen (15) years and up until the last renter, they had never had any
issues with the property. Ms. McVay stated that once the manufactured home was
moved in, the property would be cleaned up and would not be an issue.
Director Wyrick stated that the applicant had been directed to contact the Crystal Fire
Protection District and provide a Statement of Acknowledgement and Acceptance
regarding the proposed use and asked for an update. Mr. Collins stated that staff had
received a letter from the Crystal Fire Protection District that acknowledged the previous
use of the property and the fact that a double -wide mobile home had been placed on the
property. Mr. Collins stated that the letter acknowledged that the double -wide had been
damaged by a fire at a previous location and moved to this location and that it remained
damaged. Mr. Collins reports that the District had stated that until remediation of the
damages to the building were completed per Codes, no occupancy would be permitted.
Mr. Collins stated that because the property was located outside the City of Little Rock's
jurisdiction, Code Enforcement Staff was not authorized to issue Notices.
Director Kumpuris asked by -right what the owner was allowed to place on the property.
City Attorney Carpenter stated that the property did not need a Conditional Use Permit
for a single -wide mobile home to remain on the property. City Attorney Carpenter stated
that the previous home was replaced with a double -wide manufactured home, which was
what triggered the need for a Conditional Use Permit.
Mayor Stodola closed the public hearing.
By roll call vote, the vote was as follows: Ayes: Richardson; Peck; Wright; Wyrick;
Kumpuris; Fortson; Adcock; and Vice -Mayor Webb. Nays: Hendrix. Absent: Hines. By
a vote of eight (8) ayes, one (1) nay and one (1) absent, the resolution was approved.
21. ORDINANCE NO. 21,564: To authorize the issuance of a maximum principal
amount of $37,500,000.00 of Hotel Gross Receipts Tax Bonds for the purpose of
financing a portion of the costs of capital improvements in MacArthur Park, including the
MacArthur Park Museum of Arkansas Military History and the Arkansas Arts Center; to
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pledge collections of a 2% Hotel Gross Receipts Tax to pay the principal of and interest
on the Bonds; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes.
Mayor Stodola opened the public hearing.
City Attorney Carpenter stated that there had been a meeting on the previous day with
Bond Counsel, the Underwriters, representatives from Convention Center and City Staff
to deal with how the tax revenues would be swept from the Convention Center to the
Bond Trustee. City Attorney Carpenter stated that the initial language in the ordinance
indicated that it would be done as the revenues were gathered; however, because
revenues for the Advertising & Promotion Commission were gathered daily, the
language was changed. City Attorney Carpenter stated that the amended ordinance,
which was what the Board was voting on that evening, had been agreed upon by all
parties, and by the Bond Insurer.
The ordinance was read a first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Wright, to read the ordinance a second time. By unanimous voice vote of the
Board Members present, the ordinance was read a second time. Director Adcock made
the motion, seconded by Director Wright, 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.
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.
By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the emergency clause was
approved.
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Director Hendrix stated that she would like the record to reflect that she was changing
her vote on Item 20 from Nay to Aye. City Attorney Carpenter stated that with the
unanimous vote of the Board, Director Hendrix would be allowed to change her vote.
There being no objection, Director Hendrix's vote on Item 20 was changed from Nay to
Aye. The final vote tally was nine (9) ayes and one (1) absent.
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Director Kumpuris made the motion seconded by Director Hines, for the Board to take a
ten (10) -minutes recess. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Member present, the
Board took a ten (10) -minute recess.
22. ORDINANCE NO. 21,565: To establish and lay off Little Rock Municipal Property
Owners' Multipurpose Improvement District No. 2018-326 (Copper Run Project); to
declare an emergency; and for other purposes.
The ordinance was read a first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Wright, to read the ordinance a second time. By unanimous voice vote of the
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Board Members present, the ordinance was read a second time. Director Adcock made
the motion, seconded by Director Wright, 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.
23. ,ORDINANCE NO. 21,666: To establish and lay off Little Rock Municipal Property
Owners' Multipurpose Improvement District No. 2018-327 (Copper Run Recreation
District); to declare an emergency; and for other purposes.
The ordinance was read a first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Wright, to read the ordinance a second time. By unanimous voice vote of the
Board Members present, the ordinance was read a second time. Director Adcock made
the motion, seconded by Director Wright, 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.
24. ORDINANCE NO. 21,567: To establish and lay off Little Rock Municipal Property
Owners' Multipurpose Improvement District No. 2018-328 (Piper Lane Project); to
declare an emergency; and for other purposes.
The ordinance was read a first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Wright, to read the ordinance a second time. By unanimous voice vote of the
Board Members present, the ordinance was read a second time. Director Adcock made
the motion, seconded by Director Wright, 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.
25. ORDINANCE NO. 21,568: To establish and lay off Little Rock Municipal Property
Owners' Multipurpose Improvement District No. 2018-329 (Piper Lane Recreation
District); to declare an emergency; and for other purposes.
The ordinance was read a first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Wright, to read the ordinance a second time. By unanimous voice vote of the
Board Members present, the ordinance was read a second time. Director Adcock made
the motion, seconded by Director Wright, 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.
26. ORDINANCE NO. 21,569: To establish and lay off Little Rock Municipal Property
Owners' Multipurpose Improvement District No. 2018-330 (Denny Road Recreation
District); to declare an emergency; and for other purposes.
The ordinance was read a first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Wright, to read the ordinance a second time. By unanimous voice vote of the
Board Members present, the ordinance was read a second time. Director Adcock made
the motion, seconded by Director Wright, 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.
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Mayor Stodola opened the public hearing for Items 22, 23, 24, 25 & 26 and asked if
there were individuals present that wished to speak for or against the items. There
being none present, Mayor Stodola closed the public hearings.
By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinance for Item 22,
was approved. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the
ordinance for Item 23, was approved. By unanimous voice vote of the Board
Members present, the ordinance for Item 24, was approved. By unanimous voice
vote of the Board Members present, the ordinance for Item 25, was approved. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinance for Item 26, was
approved. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the emergency
clause for Item 22 was approved. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members
present, the emergency clause for Item 23 was approved. By unanimous voice vote
of the Board Members present, the emergency clause for Item 24 was approved. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the emergency clause for Item
25 was approved. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the
emergency clause for Item 26 was approved.
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Director Hendrix stated that she would like the record to reflect that she was again
changing her vote on Item 20 from Aye to Nay. City Attorney Carpenter stated again
that with the unanimous vote of the Board, Director Hendrix would be allowed to change
her vote. There being no objection, Director Hendrix's vote on Item 20 was changed
from Aye to Nay. The final vote tally was eight (8) ayes, one (1) nay and one (1) absent.
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DISCUSSION (Item 27)
27. DISCUSSION: Whether to appeal the ruling in the City of Little Rock versus the
Arkansas Ethics Commission.
Rohn Muse, 822 Lewis Street: Stated that he was in support of the City appealing the
ruling from the Arkansas Ethics Commission. Mr. Muse stated that he thought it was
good government to not having funding raising being conducted year-round.
Jim Lynch, 16 Lenon Drive: Stated that he strongly supported the ordinance that was
passed in 1997 for campaign finance reform. Mr. Lynch stated that he supported the
City appealing the ruling from the Arkansas Ethics Commission.
CITIZEN COMMUNICATION
Yolanda Bluford, 2123 Labette Manor Drive: Administration.
Raymond Tucker, 3024 Marshall Street: Infrastructure.
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Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting
March 20, 2018
6:00 PM
Director Wright made the motion, seconded by Director Adcock, to adjourn the meeting.
By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST:
-Amhm 5/�
Allison Segars, Depu City Clerk
APPROVED:
Mark Stodola, Mayor
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