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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-06-05Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting Minutes September 6, 2005 MINUTES BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING City Hall — 500 W. Markham September 6, 2005 6:00 PM The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Jim Dailey presiding. City Clerk, Nancy Wood, called the roll with the following Directors Present: Pugh, Keck, Wyrick, Stewart, Hurst, Hinton, Adcock, Kumpuris, and Vice Mayor Graves. Director Cazort was not present at roll call but enrolled at 6:30 pm. Vice Mayor Graves gave the invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Dailey asked the Board to consider the listed modifications. ADDITIONS: REPORT - City of Little Rock's Response to Hurricane Katrina — City Manager, Bruce Moore (September 6, 2005) M -1. RESOLUTION - Deferred until further notice - To authorize the City Manager to enter into a governmental services agreement with Pulaski County, Arkansas for the purpose of providing animal shelter services; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Pulaski County requested that the City provide animal shelter services for animals that are impounded by the county animal control officers Director Hurst made the motion, seconded by Director Wyrick to accept the modifications to the agenda as listed, to defer M -1 until a further date and add the report of City of Little Rock's Response to Hurricane Katrina to the other presentations. PRESENTATIONS: Mr. Moore presented Michael Ko, intern from Kaohsiung, Taiwan, which is one of the City of Little Rock, AR. Sister Cities. Miss Arkansas — Eudora Mosby Unity in the Community- Dr. Dennis Burrow, Joel Johnson, Sanford Tollette, Imam Hamidallah, and Jack Fryer Jr. CONSENT AGENDA: Items 1 -12 1. MOTION - To approve minutes of Little Rock Board of Directors Regular Meeting: August 1, 2005. Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting Minutes September 6, 2005 2. RESOLUTION - 12,079 - To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Glover Truck Parts and Equipment in the amount of $89,478.00 for the purchase of thirteen (13) CY Refuse Trucks. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Eight (8) bids were received for Bid No. 5233. Glover Truck Parks and Equipment is the lowest bidder meeting the minimum specifications. 3. RESOLUTION — 12,080 -To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Glover Truck Parts and Equipment in the amount of $445,592 for the purchase of four (4) 25 CY Refuse Trucks. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Ten (10) bids were received for Bid No. 5332. Glover Truck Parks and Equipment is the lowest bid meeting the minimum specifications. 4. RESOLUTION — 12,081 - To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Glover Truck Parts and Equipment for the purchase of one (1) Roll Off Truck with Tarp in the amount of $101,319. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Four (4) bids were received for Bid No. 5230. Glover Truck Parks and Equipment is the lowest bidder meeting the minimum specifications. 5. RESOLUTION — 12,082 - To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Glover Truck Parks and Equipment for the purchase of one (1) 30 CY Knuckleboom Truck in the amount of $112,608. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Two (2) bids were received for Bid No. 5231. Glover's Truck Parts Equipment is the lowest bidder meeting the minimum specifications. 6. RESOLUTION — 12,083 - To authorize a lease agreement with DOT /FAA for the installation of fiber optic cable for the new Little Rock National Airport Digital Radar facility. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to enter into a lease agreement with the Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation (DOT /FAA) for the installation of fiber optic cable on City owned land for the new Digital Radar facility at the Little Rock National Airport. 7. RESOLUTION — 12,084 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Township Builders, Inc. for Jerry Drive (Cantrell Road to Jerome Street) Street Construction Project. Staff recommends approval. 2004 Bond Project. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement with Township Builders, Inc. in the amount of $366,179. ($332,890.00 plus 10% contingencies). 8. RESOLUTION — 12,085 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Whaley Construction, Inc. for street construction on 27th Street (Abigail to Jefferson Streets) and 30th Street (Washington to Jefferson Streets). Staff recommends approval. 2004 Bond Project. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement with Whaley Construction in the amount of $596,029.88 ($541,845.35 plus 10% contingencies). 9. RESOLUTION — 12,086 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Lasiter Construction, Inc. for street construction on De1Ray Drive in the amount of $178,744.50 Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manger to execute an agreement with Lasiter Construction, Inc. in the amount of $178,744.50 ($162,295.00 plus 10% contingencies. 04 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting Minutes September 6, 2005 10. RESOLUTION — 12,087 - To appoint the Rose Law Firm as Bond Counsel for the proposed 2006 Capital Equipment Short -Term Financing Project and for other purposes. Synopsis: Adopt a resolution appointing bond counsel. 11. RESOLUTION — 12,088 - To authorize the City Manager to enter into a construction contract with Robinette Burnett Construction Company in an amount not to exceed $692 „672.18 for the improvements to War Memorial Fitness Center. Staff recommends approval. 2004 Bond Project. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manger to enter into a construction contract with Robinette Burnett Construction in a amount not to exceed $692,672.189 for the improvements to War Memorial Fitness Center. 12. RESOLUTION — 12,089 - To amend the City's 2005 Annual Plan to include the provision for the use of program income generated by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program funded activities. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The city is expected to receive approximately $400,000 in program income generated by grant activities funded under the 2005 Annual Plan. The grant activities were originally funded by the Community Development Block Grant Program from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. A motion was made by Director Adcock, seconded by Director Hurst, to adopt the Consent Agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, being two - thirds in number, the Consent Agenda was adopted. CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS Speakers: Rusty Wyrick Topic: Improved Bus Service for those who can not afford or want to drive a car at all times. The public transportation is declining and a reverse in trend is encouraged. Speakers: Angelia Tolbert, Chair of Arkansas Community Dispute Resolution Center, Inc. Topic: Thanks the City for all of the support given to help her organization run smoothly and efficiently. GROUPED ITEMS: Items 13 —14 13. ORDINANCE — 19,390 - To amend Little Rock, AR Ordinance No. 19,249 (December 14, 2004) to adjust the fiscal year 2005 Budget Ordinance to note expenditure adjustments for recycling programs, street costs, capital costs, zoo ride revenues and expenses, personnel adjustments; to declare an emeri cency and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Seven (7) adjustments need to be made to the FY05 budget to adjust for known changes. 14. ORDINANCE — 19,391- To amend Chapter 17, Article H of the Little Rock Code, 1988, to add and modify certain business classifications to the schedule of business license fees, and to impose an increase to the previous year(s) assessment information for any business without inventory which failed to assess their annual business license on or before November 1 st of each 3 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting Minutes September 6, 2005 year and for any business with inventory which failed to assess their annual business license on or before January 31 st of each year. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The proposed ordinance adds or modifies nine (9) classifications and establishes a method to increase assessment information for businesses that fail to provide current assessment information. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Items 15 —18 Mayor Dailey announced there were no speaker cards presented, either in favor or in opposition of any of the public hearing items (15 -18) and asked the Board to consent to his opening and closing the public hearing for each item and then they could be read as part of the grouped items. There was no objection from Board Members. 15. PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION — 12,090 - To establish projected uses of 2006 CDBG, HOME, and ADDI funding; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: As a regulatory requirement, a public hearing must be conducted on the proposed uses of 2006 CDBG, HOME, and ADDI funding, which the City expects to receive from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Mayor Dailey declared the public hearing open and asked if anyone was present who wished to speak. No one responded. Mayor Dailey declared the public hearing closed. 16. PUBLIC HEARING & ORDINANCE — 19,392 - To abandon a portion of public right -of- way located adjacent to 8625 Westwood Avenue. Planning Commission: 11 ayes, 0 nays. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The owner of 8625 Westwood Avenue requests to abandon a 10 foot by 300 foot underdeveloped, unnamed street right -of -way adjacent to the property. Mayor Dailey declared the public hearing open and asked if anyone was present who wished to speak. No one responded. Mayor Dailey declared the public hearing closed. 17. PUBLIC HEARING & ORDINANCE — 19,393 - To abandon a portion of public right -of- way located adjacent to 6700 Waverly Place. Planning Commission: 11 ayes, 0 nays. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The adjacent property owners request to abandon the undeveloped 15 foot wide walkway easement /right -of- way located between Blocks 3 & 4, Hollywood Addition (adjacent to 6700 Waverly Place). Mayor Dailey declared the public hearing open and asked if anyone was present who wished to speak. No one responded. Mayor Dailey declared the public hearing closed. 18. PUBLIC HEARING & ORDINANCE — 19,394 - To abandon a portion of Spruce Street, located between Blocks 4 and 6 of the Hillcrest Addition. Planning Commission: 11 ayes, 0 nays. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The adjacent property owners request to abandon an undeveloped 45 foot wide portion of Spruce Street right -of -way (45 feet by 125 feet) between Blocks 4 and 6, Hillcrest Addition (Between 4723 and 4805 North Lookout Street). Mayor Dailey declared the public hearing open and asked if anyone was present who wished to speak. No one responded. Mayor Dailey declared the public hearing closed. OTHER BUSINESS: Items 19 -20 2 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting Minutes September 6, 2005 19. ORDINANCE- 19,395 - Amending Chapter 36 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, providing for modification of various procedures, definitions and land use regulations; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 11 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: City Staff, the Transitional Housing Task Force and the Planning Commission are forwarding to the Board, proposed amendments to Chapter 36 of the Code of Ordinances related to group homes and other various uses, which are residential in nature. Director Adcock, seconded by Director Pugh, made a motion to suspend the rules and place the ordinances on second reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, being two- thirds in number, the rules were suspended and the ordinances were read the second time. Director Adcock, seconded by Director Cazort, made a motion to suspend the rules and place the ordinances on third reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, being two - thirds in number, the rules were suspended and the ordinances were read the third time. Director Wyrick voted no for Item 19. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, being two thirds in number, the ordinances (Items 13 -19) were passed. An emergency clause was passed for Item 13. Board took a recess at 7:10 PM, and reconvened at 7:20 PM, in Executive Session. 20. EXECUTIVE SESSION& RESOLUTION — 12,091 - To make appointments to various Boards and Commissions. Synopsis: Ambulance Authority; Construction Board of Adjustment; River Market District Design Review Committee; Advertising and Promotion Commission. City Manager, Bruce Moore, read the purposed appointments as followed: Advertising and Promotion Commission recommends reappointment of Jim Shamburger, and amend Blair Allen's appointment term to expire May 1, 2008. Ambulance Authority recommends the reappointment of Chuck Mason, and re- advertise the Consumer position. Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals recommends the appointment of H. James Engstrum for the Structural Engineer position. River Market District Design Review Committee recommends the reappointment of Millie Ward. A motion was made by Director Adcock, seconded by Director Hurst, to adopt the resolution. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, being two - thirds in number, Item 20 was adopted. A motion was made by Director Adcock, seconded by Director Cazort to adjourn. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 PM. NOTATION: PUBLIC HEARING & ORDINANCE — (See Resolutions: 12,052 and 12,062) Deferred until September 6, 2005 - G -23 -352 - To abandon a portion of West 19th Street, West 20th Street, Volger Street and a 12 foot alley located in Block 7 of the Blankenship's Addition. Planning Commission: 9 ayes, 1 no, 1 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant requests to abandon a portion of West 19th Street, West 20th Street, Volger Street and a 12 foot alley located in Block 7 of the Blankenship's Addition. E Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting Minutes September 6, 2005 ATTEST: Ma cy Wood CMC City Clerk APPROVE: Ji ailey, Mayor