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Minyard, Brian
From:Coleman, Stephen
Sent:Friday, May 29, 2020 8:29 AM
To:Minyard, Brian
Subject:FW: Historic district Commission - May 28th Meeting
From: Susie Taylor [mailto:susanmtaylor13@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2020 6:31 PM
To: Dale Pekar <dale.pekar@gmail.com>
Cc: Collins, Gilbert <gcollins@littlerock.gov>; Catherine.Barrier@arkansas.gov; Patricia.Blick@quapaw.com;
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Subject: Re: Historic district Commission - May 28th Meeting
Well said! I couldn't agree more, Dale.
On Thu, May 28, 2020, 6:13 PM Dale Pekar <dale.pekar@gmail.com> wrote:
I realize we're just now getting used to this technology but I feel the need to provide this feedback on the
Historic District Commission today.
First off, no one ever called me for public input even though I registered to be called to provide input.
Second, a LOT of the audio was clipped.
Third, it seems that Ms. Frederick has a substantial financial association with the applicant. In such cases,
when the Commissioner fails to self-recuse, I think it would be proper to allow discussion and questions by the
Commissioners and the public--with the opportunity for a Commissioner to call for a motion of directed
recusal.
Fourth, I did try communicating with the Chat feature before and during the session with the Host and with
other Panelists but got no feedback.
Fifth, as Ms. McSwain pointed out, a LOT of comments were received prior to distribution of the Staff
Report. The statement in the Staff Report needs to be changed as there have been dozens of such prior
submissions.
Sixth, we all want to be nice. We all want to be pleasant. We all want to hold out hope. And we all want to
help applicants avoid the additional ~$400 cost associated with a new proposal. But it would be good to flat
out state to applicants that their proposal does not meet guideline factors X, Y and Z. And that some
Commissioners may think it does not meet factors A, B and C. And that Commissioners may properly vote
against a proposal for other reasons as mentioned in the City Ordinance. In such cases, when an applicant still
sees fit to make such a proposal, the HDC should entertain a motion to deny the application rather than
deferring it. These seemingly perpetual deferrals make a mockery of the process.
---Dale
Dale Pekar
On Thu, May 28, 2020 at 11:03 AM Collins, Gilbert <gcollins@littlerock.gov> wrote:
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Everyone,
Below is the event information. I have also attached Webex best practices and tips.
Event: Historic District Commission May Meeting
Type: Unlisted Event
Event address for attendees: https://littlerockgov.webex.com/littlerockgov/onstage/g.php?MTID=e91fb5d54aafd4185ce24460f52ba1faf
Date and time: Thursday, May 28, 2020 3:00 pm
Central Daylight Time (Chicago, GMT-05:00)
Duration: 2 hours
Description:
Event number: 133 744 1005
Event password: hdc052820
Video Address: 1337441005@littlerockgov.webex.com
You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.
Audio conference: To receive a call back, provide your phone number when you join the event, or call the number below
and enter the access code.
US Toll
+1-415-655-0003
Show all global call-in numbers
Access code: 133 744 1005
Sincerely,
Jamie Collins, PE | Director
City of Little Rock | Planning and Development
723 W. Markham | Little Rock, AR 72201-1334
Phone: 501-371-6818 | Fax: 501-399-3435
https://www.littlerock.gov/
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