HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-15-19 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting
October 15,2019
6:00 PM
Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting
October 15, 2019
6:00 PM
The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, met in a regular meeting with
Mayor Frank Scott, Jr., presiding. City Clerk Susan Langley called the roll with the
following Directors present: Hendrix; Richardson; Webb; Peck; Hines; Wright; Kumpuris;
Fortson; Adcock; Vice-Mayor Wyrick; and Mayor Scott. Director Lance Hines delivered
the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
City Beautiful Landscape Awards
ADDITIONS:
Mayor Scott stated that he would like for Item M-1 to be added to the agenda for
discussion; however, he would propose for the meeting to be recessed to provide the
Board Members with additional time to review the proposal at the October 29, 2019,
Agenda Meeting.
M-1 RESOLUTION: To authorize an agreement with United Healthcare, in an amount
not to exceed $15,000,000.00, to provide Healthcare Insurance for City of Little Rock
Employees and Retirees, for a period beginning January 1, 2020, to December 31,
2020; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Hines, to add Item M-1 to the
Agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, Item M-1 was added
to the Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 — 12)
1. RESOLUTION NO. 15,072: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with FTN Associates, Ltd., in an amount not to exceed $212,000.00, to provide
Engineering Services for the construction of Cell 5 West of the Little Rock Landfill; and
for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with FTN Associates,
Ltd.,to provide Construction Quality Assurance Engineering Services for the construction of Cell 5
West of the Little Rock Landfill.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 15,073: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with James A. Rogers Excavating, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $4,440,575.23, for
the City of Little Rock Class 1 Landfill Cell West 5 Construction; and for other purposes.
Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with James A.
Rogers Excavating,Inc.,for City of Little Rock Class 1 Landfill Cell 5 West Construction,Bid No.617.
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3. RESOLUTION NO. 15,074: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Rivercity Hydraulics, in the amount of $2,172,720.00, for the purchase of eight (8)
Freightliner Model M2-106 Refuse Trucks for the Public Works Department; and for
other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Rivercity
Hydraulics, Inc.,for the purchase of eight(8) Freightliner Model M2-106 Refuse Trucks for the Public
Works Department.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 15,075: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with D.J. Red Iron & Aggregates, Ltd., in an amount not to exceed $133,296.00, for the
North Lookout Road Sidewalk Replacement Project; 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: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with D. J. Red Iron&
Aggregates, Ltd.,for the North Lookout Road Sidewalk Replacement Project, Bid No.613. (Located
in Ward 3)
5. RESOLUTION NO. 15,076: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Redstone Construction Group, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $226,779.60, for
Spring Valley Drainage Phase 2; 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: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Redstone
Construction Group, Inc.,for Spring Valley Drainage Phase 2, Project No. 06-17-DR-228, Bid No. 618.
(Located in Ward 6)
6. RESOLUTION NO. 15,077: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Positive Resolutions Lawn Service, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $123,984.00,
for the Maryland Avenue Reconstruction Project; 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: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Positive Results
Lawn Service,Inc.,for the Maryland Avenue Reconstruction Project, Project No.02-17-ST-83, Bid No.
619. (Located in Ward 2)
7. RESOLUTION NO. 15,078: To transfer title to Brittany Hobbs via Quitclaim Deed for
property sold by the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to be used for Neighborhood
Revitalization Programs; and for other purposes. Land Bank Commission: 6 ayes, 0 nays and 4
absent. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: In an effort by the Land Bank to maximize the City's revitalization efforts,staff would like
to transfer the lots located at 1011 South Woodrow Street (5,500 square-foot vacant lot with no
structure), 1021 South Woodrow Street (4,250 square-foot vacant lot with no structure) and 2818
West 11th Street (4,356 square-foot vacant lot with not structure) to Brittany Hobbs. (Located in
Ward 1)
8. RESOLUTION NO. 15,079: To transfer title to Springer & Springer, LLC, via
Quitclaim Deed for property sold by the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to be used for
Neighborhood Revitalization Programs; and for other purposes. Land Bank Commission: 6
ayes, 0 nays and 4 absent Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: In an effort by the Land Bank to maximize the City's revitalization efforts,staff would like
to transfer the lots located at 1705 South Cedar Street (3,036 square-foot vacant lot), 1709 South
Cedar Street(6,072 square-foot vacant lot), 1719 South Cedar Street(6,072 square-foot vacant lot),
1919 South Cedar Street (3,036 square-foot vacant lot), 1921 South Cedar Street (4,620 square-foot
vacant lot), 1923 South Cedar Street (4,356 square-foot vacant lot), 3316 Maryland Avenue (6,300
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square-foot vacant lot) &2311 West 10th Street(7,500 square-foot vacant lot)to Springer&Springer,
LLC. (Located in Ward 1)
9. RESOLUTION NO. 15,080: To transfer title to Toya Smith via Quitclaim Deed for
property sold by the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to be used for Neighborhood
Revitalization Programs; and for other purposes. Land Bank Commission: 6 ayes, 0 nays and 4
absent Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: In an effort by the Land Bank to maximize the City's revitalization efforts, staff would like
to transfer the lot/structure located at 2101 South Valentine Street, a 7,000 square-foot lot with a
structure,to Toya Smith.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 15,081: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with North America Fire Equipment Company, Inc., for the total amount of $181,670.02,
for the purchase of Firefighting Protective Coats and Pants for the Little Rock Fire
Department; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval
Synopsis: The Little Rock Fire Department is requesting the approval of a resolution to authorize
the City Manager to enter into a contract with North America Fire Equipment Company, Inc.,for the
purchase of eighty-three(83) PBI Coats and eighty-four(84)PBI Pants.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 15.082: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Drager Safety, Inc., for the amount of $87,000.00, for the purchase of a Mobile
SCBA Maze Training Gallery for the Little Rock Fire Department; and for other purposes.
Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The Little Rock Fire Department is requesting approval to authorize the City Manager to
enter into a contract with Drager Safety, Inc., for the purchase of a Mobile SCBA Maze Training
Gallery.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 15,083: To authorize the Mayor to execute a Lease Agreement
between the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Women and Children First: The Center
Against Family Violence, within park property located in the Southwest Community Park;
and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Webb, to approve the Consent
Agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the Consent
Agenda was approved.
GROUPED ITEMS (Items 13 - 18)
13. ORDINANCE NO. 21,788; LU19-16-01: To amend the Land Use Plan in the
Stagecoach Road Planning District, 10101 Stagecoach Road, from Neighborhood
Commercial to Commercial; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 6 ayes; 0 nays; 4
absent;and 1 open position. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: To approve Land Use Plan amendment in the Otter Creek Planning District, 10101
Stagecoach Road, northeast edge of a commercial business center at the Otter Creek Road &
Stagecoach Road intersection from Neighborhood Commercial to Commercial. (Located in Ward 7).
14. ORDINANCE NO. 21,789; Z-9450: 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: 6 ayes; 0 nays; 4 absent; and 1 open
position. Staff recommends approval.
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Synopsis: The owner of the six (6)-acre property located at 10101 Stagecoach Road is requesting
that the property be reclassified from R-2, Single-Family District, to C-3, General Commercial
District. (Located In Ward 7)
15. ORDINANCE NO. 21,790: To amend Little Rock, Arkansas, Ordinance No. 21,576
(April 3, 2018) to remove a residential property from the list 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 to
remove said structure; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval.
Synopsis: Staff is recommending that the structure located at 6722 Sandpiper Drive be removed
from Ordinance No. 21,576 that was passed on April 3, 2018. All Notices have been mailed in
accordance with Arkansas State Law.
16. ORDINANCE NO. 21,791: To amend Little Rock, Arkansas, Ordinance No. 21,749
(June 18, 2019) to remove a residential property from the list 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 to
remove said structure; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval
Synopsis: Staff is recommending that the structure located at 7911 Woodhaven Drive be removed
from Ordinance No. 21,749 that was passed on June 18, 2019. All Notices have been mailed in
accordance with Arkansas State Law.
17. ORDINANCE NO. 21,792: To establish the Rate of Taxation of property for the City
of Little Rock, Arkansas, to be collected the year 2020 for various funds of the City of
Little Rock; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval
Synopsis: Adoption of the ordinance levying Property Taxes to be paid on real and personal
property located within the City of Little Rock,Arkansas.
18. ORDINANCE NO. 21,793: To amend a portion of the provisions of Chapter 18,
Article II, Offenses Involving Public Peace and Noises Prohibited Generally, § 18-52 (B)
of the Revised Code of Ordinances (1988) of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to
declare an emergency;and for other purposes.
The ordinances were read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Hines, 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 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 15 was 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. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members
present, the emergency clause for Item 18 was approved.
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SEPARATE ITEMS (Item 19 and Item M-1)
19. ORDINANCE NO. 21,794; Z-3451-D: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Office District titled Bennett Davis Group Revised Short-Form
POD, located at 1300 North Shackleford Road, Little Rock Arkansas, amending the
Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning
Commission: 6 ayes; I nay;3 absent;and i open position. Staff recommends denial.
Synopsis: The applicant is requesting a revision to the approved POD, Planned Office Development,
to allow for the use of the former church space as an event center and to increase hours of
operation for existing dance studio/clubs currently operating in the facility. (Located in Ward 4)
The ordinance was read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director 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 Hines, 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.
Robert Walker. 3224 West Capitol Avenue: Stated that he was associated with the Little
Rock Bob Club, the Ballroom, Latin and Swing Social Dance Association and the Little
Rock Country Dancers they had outgrown their current location. Mr. Walker stated that
the clubs had entered into an agreement with the owner of the building to utilize his
facility for their competitive dancing clubs.
Kermit Gray, 704 Ruth Drive, Bryant, AR: Stated that he participated in dancing at the
proposed club and that he was in support of the application.
Michael Bennett, 12423 Pleasant View Drive: Stated that he was the applicant for the
rezoning request and that he had purchased the former church building in 2015 to house
his printing, copying and graphic design business. Mr. Bennett stated that in 2018, he
had entered into an agreement with the dance clubs to allow them to utilize the former
sanctuary space in the building as a dance facility. Mr. Bennett stated that the sanctuary
area had been converted into a competition level ballroom dance floor and reception
area. Mr. Bennett stated that he was requesting a revision to the approved POD,
Planned Office Development, zoning to be able to utilize the former sanctuary spaces as
an event center. Mr. Bennett stated that there would be no in-house alcohol sales;
however, guests that wanted to serve alcohol at their event would need to gain prior
approval from the venue staff. Mr. Bennett asked that the Board support the rezoning
request.
Director Adcock asked if the midnight closing time was a firm request. Mr. Bennett
stated that since he had submitted the application, he had decided that on weeknights,
the hours of operation would be from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM, and on the weekends the
closing time would be Midnight.
Director Richardson made the motion, seconded by Director Hines, to call the question
on the vote. By voice vote of the Board Members present, with Director Adcock voting in
opposition, the question to vote was called.
By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinance was approved.
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M-1 RESOLUTION: To authorize an agreement with United Healthcare, in an amount
not to exceed $15,000,000.00, to provide Healthcare Insurance for City of Little Rock
Employees and Retirees, for a period beginning January 1, 2020, to December 31,
2020; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Director Kumpuris asked if he would need to leave the Board Chambers for the duration
of the discussion. City Attorney Torn Carpenter stated that since Director Kumpuris was
not an owner, or an Officer, of United Healthcare, it was not a conflict of interest and he
could participate in the discussion.
Mayor Scott stated that the decision was made to continue the City's healthcare for its
employees with United Healthcare, at a 15% increase, and to develop a relationship with
CHI St. Vincent to help manage wellness in some capacity. Mayor Scott stated that
intent to move towards a self-funded model in 2021. Mayor Scott stated that the
decision was made to wait a year to provide the City with time to build reserves towards
the expected cost of$13 million dollars.
Director Hines stated that his concern was that the Board had not yet been provided with
a pharmacy bid that could potentially provide cost savings. Director Hines asked when
the pharmacy bid would be released. Tom Cain, the City's consultant with Stephens
Insurance, stated that if the City voted to remain with United Healthcare, the pharmacy
benefit would be included. Director Hines asked how the contract negotiations with the
unionized labor would be affected since employees would now be required to pay a
portion of their healthcare premiums. Human Resources Director Stacey Witherell
stated that the current Union Contracts would expire on December 31st, and that the
requirement would be included in the contract negotiations. Director Hines asked how
the Board could pass a resolution for a future contract when the City was still under
contract with the three (3) Unions. City Manager Bruce Moore stated that typically when
negotiations for new Union Contracts were taking place, the Board had passed a Budget
before the negotiations were complete. City Attorney Carpenter stated that the Policy
decision being made that night was to proceed with United Healthcare at a cost of
$15,000,000.00, with employees assisting in making up the 15% increase.
Director Adcock asked if the physicians of retired employees who might live out of state
would be included in the preventative care since they could possibly be out-of-network.
Mr. Cain stated that United Healthcare was one of the largest provider networks in the
country, and they had healthcare providers in every market.
Richard Morehead, 210 South Gaines Street: Stated that he was the President of the
Little Rock Firefighters Local 34. Mr. Morehead stated that during the negotiations, there
had not been much information provided regarding the proposed healthcare.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Item 20)
20. RESOLUTION: To make an appointment as a Commissioner on the Little Rock
Housing Authority Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes. Staff recommends
approval.
Synopsis: Appointment of Leta Anthony to serve her second five (5)-year term, said term to expire
on September 30,2024.
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Director Hendrix asked if action regarding the appointment could be deferred until the
next Board Meeting. City Attorney Carpenter stated that the deferment would be a
decision of the Board. Mayor Scott stated that since that night's meeting was going to
be recessed, the item would be placed on the Recessed Meeting Agenda for October
29, 2019.
CITIZEN COMMUNICATION
Kerry Muhammad. 4224 Malloy Street: Police Harassment.
LaJoy Person, 9600 Satterfield Road: Youth Programming.
Kevon Neely. 5408 Halifax Drive: Youth Programming.
Robert Webb: Policing.
Russ Racoo, 301 Alamo Drive: Current LRPD Issues.
Director Richardson made the motion, seconded by Director Kumpuris, to recess the
meeting until October 29, 2019. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members
present, the meeting was recessed until October 29, 2019.
A T APPROVED:
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Fir: 'is City Clerk Frank Scott, Jr., Mayor
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