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April 5, 2022
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Little Rock Board of Directors
April 5, 2022
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: Miller; Richardson; Webb; Peck; Wright (enrolled at 6:03
PM); Wyrick (via Web-Ex Teleconferencing); Kumpuris; Phillips; Adcock; Vice-Mayor
Hines (enrolled at 6:03 PM); and Mayor Scott. Director Dean Kumpuris gave the
invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ADDITIONS:
M-1 RESOLUTION: To amend Little Rock, Ark., Resolution 15,518 (August 3, 2021) to
change the allocations for three (3) primary intended uses of the First Tranche of the
City of Little Rock, Arkansas, allotment of Local Fiscal Recovery Funds through the
American Rescue Plan; and for other purposes.
Synopsis: A resolution to amend Resolution No. 15,518 (August 3, 2021), which states the intended
primary uses of the first tranche of the City's allotment of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
through the American Rescue Plan Act.
Vice-Mayor Hines made the motion, seconded by Director Wyrick, to add Item M-1 to the
Consent Agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, Item M-1
was added to the Consent Agenda.
Vice-Mayor Hines made the motion, seconded by Director Kumpuris, to move Item 24 to
the Consent Agenda and to move Item 25 to the Grouped Items. By unanimous voice
vote of the Board Members present, Item 24 was moved to the Consent Agenda and
Item 25 was moved to the Grouped Items.
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 — 15, Item 24 and Item M-1)
1. RESOLUTION NO. 15,647; G-25-227-A: To extend the Heights Temporary
Entertainment District, for six (6) days on April 21, 2022; April 22, 2022; May 5, 2022;
May 19, 2022; June 16, 2022; and July 21, 2022; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval.
Synopsis: The Heights Business Association is seeking Board approval to extend a Temporary
Entertainment District to support outdoor dining areas not adjacent to the associated restaurant
facility.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 15,648: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with J & R Environmental Truck Sales, in an amount not to exceed $183,890.00, plus
applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase of an Asphalt Patching Truck for the Public
Works Department Street Operations Division; and for other purposes. Staff recommends
approval.
Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with J & R
Environmental Truck Sales for the purchase of one (1) Asphalt Patching Truck for Public Works
Department Street Operations Division.
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3. RESOLUTION NO. 15,649: To authorize the City Manager to execute an annual
contract with G & W Diesel Services, in an amount not to exceed $350,000.00,
for Allison Rebuilt Transmission Installation and Repair for the Fleet Services
Department; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with G & W Diesel
Services for Allison Rebuilt Transmission Installation and Repair. This contract is for one (1)-year,
with the option to renew each year up to two(2)additional years.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 15,650: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Junkin Construction Company, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $457,140.00, for
Sidewalk Construction within the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes.
(Funding from the 3/8-Cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax) Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the low bidder,
Junkin Construction Company, Inc.,for sidewalk construction within the City of Little Rock.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 15,651: To authorize the City Manager to enter into an
agreement with Navona Construction, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $110,149.20, to
demolish the south half of the Small Carnivores Area at the Little Rock Zoo; and for
other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Navona
Construction, LLC,to demolish the south half of the Small Carnivores Area at the Little Rock Zoo.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 15,652: To authorize the City Manager to enter into an
agreement with Pollution Management, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $117,841.50,
for Environmental and Civil Engineering Services and Construction Services for
Stormwater Quality Improvements at the Little Rock Zoo; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval.
Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with PMI for
Environmental and Civil Engineering Services for Stormwater Quality Improvements at the Little
Rock Zoo.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 15,653: To authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
with Arkansas First Response, in an amount not to exceed $63,000.00, plus applicable
taxes and fees, to purchase thirty-six (36) Zoll Automated External Defibrillators 3S for
use in City-owned facilities; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Arkansas First
Response for the purchase of thirty-six (36) Zoll Automated External Defibrillators 3s, including
pads, batteries, carrying cases and wall mounts for use in City-owned facilities.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 15,654: To authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute any
documents necessary to accept a donation of property located at 3304 Whitfield Street,
Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: In an effort to increase the number of properties held by the land bank and maximize the
City's revitalization efforts, staff would like to accept the donation of the property located at 3304
Whitfield Street.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 15,655: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a twelve
(12)-month contract with eight (8) organizations, in a total amount not to exceed
$317,689.60, to provide Neighborhood Safety Programs and Activities to the residents of
Little Rock, Arkansas, in an effort to reduce community violence and increase public
safety; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
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Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a twelve (12)-month contract with
eight (8) organizations to provide Neighborhood Safety Programs to the residents of Little Rock in
an effort to reduce community violence and increase public safety.
Carolyn Hobbs: Stated that she was speaking in the capacity of the Concerned Citizens
Task Force and that she felt the City was wasting money on the process of distribution
for the Prevention, Intervention and Treatment Program Funds.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 15,656: To authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract with
Steel Property Land Company, LLC, for the purchase of approximately fifteen (15) acres
of land for use by the Little Rock Port Authority for Economic Prospect Requirement; and
for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 15,657: To authorize the Mayor to sell approximately sixty-five
(65) acres of land to Bluestem Partners, LLC, and for other purposes. Staff recommends
approval.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 15,658: To authorize the City Manager to negotiated and enter
into a contract with Stephens, Inc., as the primary vendor, and Crews & Associates as
the joint proposer, as Bond Underwriter for the proposed issuance of City of Little Rock,
Arkansas Limited Tax General Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds in one (1) or more
series; providing for other matters in connection with the issuance of the Bonds; and for
other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and enter into a contract with
Stephens, Inc., as the primary vendor, and Crews & Associates as the joint proposer, as Bond
Underwriter for the proposed issuance of City of Little Rock, Arkansas Limited Tax General
Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds in one(1)or more series.
13. RESOLUTION NO. 15,659: To authorize the preparation of documents for the
offering of Capital Improvement Refunding and Improvement Revenue Bonds to finance
a new parking deck and to refund the City's Capital Improvement and Refunding
Revenue Bonds (Downtown Parking Project), Series 2003; prescribing other matter
relating thereto; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: A resolution authorizing the preparation of documents for the offering of Capital
Improvement Bonds to finance a new parking deck and refund the City's Capital Improvement and
Refunding Revenue Bonds (Downtown Parking Project), Series 2003.
14. RESOLUTION NO. 15,660: A reimbursement resolution regarding a new parking
deck to be financed by Capital Improvement Bonds; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval.
Synopsis: A resolution authorizing the reimbursement of funds advanced by the City to pay costs of
the parking deck prior to the issuance of bonds.
15. RESOLUTION NO. 15,661: To authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement with Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects, Ltd., d/b/a/ Polk Stanley Wilcox
Architects, in an amount not to exceed $726,000.00, to provide Architectural Services for
the City of Little Rock Parking Deck to be located at the intersection of South Louisiana
Street and West Second Street in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other
purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into an Architectural Services
Contract with Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects, Ltd., for the municipal parking deck to be built at the
corner of South Louisiana Street and West Second Street.
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24. RESOLUTION NO. 15,663; Z-8066-A: To amend Resolution No. 12,369 (October
17, 2000), which established conditions on the Little Rock Maumelle Wastewater
Treatment Plant Conditional Use Permit, located approximately one (1)-mile north of the
Cantrell Road and The Divide Parkway intersection, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas;
and for other purposes. (Deferred from March 15, 2022) Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The applicant is requesting to amend the Conditional Use Permit (Z-8066), which
established the Little Maumelle Wastewater Treatment Plant, to remove one (1)condition adopted by
the Board of Directors via Resolution No. 12,369(October 17, 2006). (Located in Ward 5)
M-1 RESOLUTION NO. 15,662: To amend Little Rock, Ark., Resolution 15,518 (August
3, 2021) to change the allocations for three (3) primary intended uses of the First
Tranche of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, allotment of Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
through the American Rescue Plan; and for other purposes.
Synopsis: A resolution to amend Resolution No. 15,518 (August 3, 2021), which states the intended
primary uses of the first tranche of the City's allotment of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
through the American Rescue Plan Act.
Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hines, to approve the
Consent Agenda. By voice vote of the Board Members present, with Director Webb
voting in opposition on Items 13, 14 & 15 and Director Richardson voting in opposition
on Item 9, the Consent Agenda was approved.
CITIZEN COMMUNICATION
There were no cards received from individuals wanting to speak during Citizen
Communication.
GROUPED ITEMS (Items 16 — 21 and Item 25)
16. ORDINANCE NO. 22,110; Z-3218-A: To repeal Ordinance No. 20,865 (April 15,
2014), and to revoke a Planned Commercial District, titled 10th and McMath Short-Form
PCD, and to reclassify property located at the southeast corner of West 10th Street and
McMath Avenue, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning
Commission: 10 ayes;0 nays;and 1 open position) Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that that the Planned Commercial District zoning for the
property located at the southeast corner of East 10th Street and McMath Avenue be revoked and the
previous UU, Urban Use District,zoning be restored. (Located in Ward 1)
17. ORDINANCE NO. 22,111; Z-4470-N: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned District — Commercial, titled Wellington Hills Storage PD-C,
located in the 100 Block of Wellington Hills Road, 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 open position) Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the 3.28-acre property, located in the 100 Block of
Wellington Hills Road, be rezoned from PCD, Planned Commercial District, to PD-C, Planned District
—Commercial, to allow for the development of a single building mini-warehouse conditioned storage
facility. (Located in Ward 5)
18. ORDINANCE NO. 22,112; Z-5936-Q: To reclassify property located in the City of
Little Rock, Arkansas; amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock,
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Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and 1 open
position)Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The owner of the 2.75-acre property, located northwest of the northwestern corner of
Chenal Parkway and Rahling Road, is requesting that the property be reclassified from C-3, General
Commercial District,to R-2,Single-Family District. (Located in Ward 5)
19. ORDINANCE NO. 22,113; Z-9654: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned District — Commercial, titled Burk Short-Term Rental PD-C,
located at 2812 West 7th Street, 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 open position) Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the 0.16-acre property, located at 2812 West 7m Street, be
rezoned from R-3, Single-Family District, to PD-C, Planned District—Commercial, to allow use of the
property as a short-term rental.
(Located in Ward 3)
20. ORDINANCE NO. 22,114; Z-9656: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Residential District, titled Midtown Premium Properties PRD,
located at 3501 Kavanaugh Boulevard, 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 open position) Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the 0.14-acre property, located at 3501 Kavanaugh
Boulevard, be rezoned from R-4, Two-Family District, to PRD, Planned Residential District, to allow
for three(3) residential units on the property. (Located in Ward 3)
21. ORDINANCE NO. 22,115: 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: Two (2) residential structures are in a severely dilapidated, deteriorated and/or burned
condition causing a negative environmental impact on the residential neighborhoods in which they
are located. All Notices have been mailed in accordance with Arkansas State Law.
25. ORDINANCE NO. 22,118; Z-5097-L: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Commercial District, titled Chenal Valley Commercial Lot 1R
PCD, located at the southeast corner of Highway 10 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 open position) (Deferred from
March 15, 2022) Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the 2.25-acre property, located at the southeast corner of
Highway 10 and Chenal Parkway, be rezoned from C-3, General Commercial District, to PCD,
Planned Commercial District,to allow for a two(2)-lot commercial development. (Located in Ward 5)
The ordinances were read the first time. Director Richardson made the motion,
seconded by Vice-Mayor 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 21 was approved.
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SEPARATE ITEMS (Items 22 - 23)
22. ORDINANCE; LU2022-15-01: To amend the Land Use Plan in the Geyer Springs
West District, northwest of the Mabelvale Pike and Sibley Hole Road intersection from
Light Industrial (LI) to Commercial (C); and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 10
ayes;0 nays;and 1 open position) Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: To approve a Land Use Plan amendment in the Geyer Springs District at the northwest
corner of Mabelvale Pike and Sibley Hole Road from Light Industrial (LI)to Commercial (C). (Located
in Ward 7)
The ordinance was read the 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
Vice-Mayor 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.
Director Adcock stated that the proposed development was located at the entrance of
the new Southwest High School, and the rezoning would allow a convenience store, strip
center or apartments. Director Wyrick stated that she had received a petition from the
adjacent neighborhood expressing their opposition. Director Wyrick stated that she was
opposed to straight C-3, General Commercial District, and would be more supportive of
a PCD, Planned Commercial Development, or 0-3, General Office District, with uses
identified.
Michael Wiley: Stated that he was the applicant and would like to develop the property
as it had sat vacant for years. Mr. Wiley stated that he had spoken to a local bank about
locating a branch at that location and possibly a light commercial development. Mr.
Wiley stated that this location would be a great transitional area, which would be
beneficial to the area.
Director Wright stated that C-3 zoning was a concern to her due to the fact that even if
the current applicant had plans for a quiet office development, if the property was ever
sold, the new buyer could place something completely different that was not beneficial to
the area.
Director Richardson made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to call the question
on the vote. By voice vote of the Board Members present, the question to call the
vote failed.
Mr. Wiley stated that he would like to defer Items 23 and 24 for two (2) weeks in order
for him to have time to meet with staff to discuss possible uses for the property.
Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hines, to defer Items 22 and
23 until April 19, 2022. By voice vote of the Board Members present, with Director
Richardson voting in opposition, Items 22 and 23 were deferred until April 19, 2022.
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23. ORDINANCE; Z-9655: 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 open position) Staff recommends
approval.
Synopsis: The owner of the 17.707-acre property, located at the northwest corner of Mabelvale Pike
and Sibley Hole Road, is requesting that the property be reclassified from R-2, Single-Family District,
to C-3,General Commercial District, and OS, Open Space District. (Located in Ward 7)
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Items 26 — 27)
Director Richardson made the motion, seconded by Director Phillips, for the Board to go
into Executive Session for the purpose of Board & Commission appointments and for the
annual evaluation of the City Manager and City Attorney. By unanimous voice vote of
the Board Members present, the Board went into Executive Session.
26. RESOLUTION NO. 15,664: A resolution to make appointments and
reappointments to various City of Little Rock Boards and Commissions; and for other
purposes.
Animal Services Advisory Board: Appointment of Natalie Shelton to serve her first three
(3)-year Ward 3 term, said term to expire on November 28, 2025. Director Adcock made
the motion, seconded by Director Kumpuris, to approve the appointment. By unanimous
voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointment was approved.
Arts & Culture Commission: Reappointment of Patrice Bax to serve her first three (3)-
year Cultural Institution term, said term to expire on April 2, 2025. Appointment of Guy
Choate to serve his first three (3)-year Cultural Institution term said term to expire on
April 2, 2025. Appointment of Karena Malott to serve her first three (3)-year At-Large
term, said term to expire on April 2, 2025. Reappointment of Leron McAdoo to serve his
second three (3)-year At-Large term, said term to expire on April 2, 2025. Appointment
of Drekkia Writes to fill the unexpired At-Large term of Liz Smith, said term to expire on
April 2, 2024. Director Richardson 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.
Board of Adjustment: Reappointment of Frank Allison to serve his third three (3)-year
Civil Engineer term, said term to expire on February 19, 2025. Director Adcock 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 Barry Jackson to serve his first
three (3)-year Landlord Representative term, said term to expire on June 2, 2025.
Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to approve the
appointment. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the
appointment was approved.
Little Rock Parks and Recreation Commission: Appointment of Cannon Fletcher to
serve his first three (3)-year term, said term to expire on January 31, 2025. Appointment
of Abby Jennings to fill the unexpired term of Delwin Slater, said term to expire on
January 31, 2023. Appointment of Dustin Smith to fill the unexpired term of Kenneth
Taylor, said term to expire on January 31, 2024. Director Adcock made the motion,
seconded by Director Richardson, to approve the appointments. By unanimous voice
vote of the Board Members present, the appointments were approved.
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Little Rock Sustainability Commission: Appointment of Larissa Barry to fill the unexpired
term of Heather Browning, said term to expire on February 5, 2024. Appointment of
Amber Berg to fill the unexpired term of Katharine DeRossette, said term to expire on
February 5, 2023. Reappointment of Rachel Furman to serve her second three (3)-year
term, said term to expire on February 5, 2025. Reappointment of Uta Meyer to serve her
second three (3)-year term, said term to expire on February 5, 2025. Reappointment of
Anna Morshedi to serve her first three (3)-year term, said term to expire on February 5,
2025. Reappointment of Sheridan Richards to serve her first three (3)-year term, said
term to expire on February 5, 2025. Appointment of Jeremy P. Stehle to fill the
unexpired term of Michael Nichols, said term to expire on February 5, 2024. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointments were
approved.
Little Rock Zoo Board of Governors: Reappointment of Adrienne Collins to serve her
second three (3)-year term, said term to expire on February 16, 2025. Appointment of
Jeff Marcussen to serve his first three (3)-year term, said term to expire on February 16,
2025. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointments
were approved.
MacArthur Military History Museum Commission: Reappointment of Andrew Amstutz to
serve his second three (3)-year term, said term to expire on February 21, 2025.
Reappointment of Fred Boosey to serve his third three (3)-year term, said term to expire
on February 21, 2025. Reappointment of Kevin Gorman to serve his second three (3)-
year term, said term to expire on February 21, 2025. Reappointment of Markham Howe
to serve his second three (3)-year term, said term to expire on February 21, 2025.
Reappointment of Ron Maxwell to serve his second three (3)-year term, said term to
expire on February 21, 2025. Reappointment of David McDaniel to serve his third three
(3)-year term, said term to expire on February 21, 2025. Reappointment of Jim McGill to
serve his second three (3)-year term, said term to expire on February 21, 2025.
Reappointment of Joseph McKay to serve his second three (3)-year term, said term to
expire on February 21, 2025. Reappointment of Wayne Norton to serve his second
three (3)-year term, said term to expire on February 21, 2025. Reappointment of
Hayden Rather to serve her third three (3)-year term, said term to expire on February 21,
2025. Reappointment of Jeffrey Thatcher to serve his third three (3)-year term, said
term to expire on February 21, 2025. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members
present, the appointments were approved.
Oakland & Fraternal Historic Cemetery Park Board: Appointment of Tony Curtis to fill
the unexpired term of Carolyn Eastham, said term to expire on June 1, 2023.
Appointment of Jane Spikes to serve her first three (3)-year term, said term to expire on
June 1, 2025. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the
appointments were approved.
Racial and Cultural Diversity Commission: Appointment of Christopher Harvey to fill the
unexpired Ward 3 term of Juliana Flinn, said term to expire on March 31, 2024.
Appointment of Sharon Lanier to serve her first three (3)-year Ward 7 Representative
term, said term to expire on March 31, 2025. Appointment of Beatriz Varela to serve her
first three (3)-year Little Rock School Board Representative term, said term to expire on
March 31, 2025. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the
appointments were approved.
Sister Cities Commission: Appointment of Margie Raimondo to serve her first five (5)-
year term, said term to expire on January 5, 2027. Appointment of Travis Rowan to
serve his first five (5)-year term, said term to expire on January 5, 2027. Appointment of
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Pamela Boyd Shields to serve her first five (5)-year term, said term to expire on January
5, 2027. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointments
were approved.
27. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Annual Evaluation of the City Manager and City Attorney.
Director Miller made the motion, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hines, to grant City Manager
Bruce Moore a 2% raise retroactive back to when other City Employees received their
raises. By voice vote of the Board members present, with Director Wright voting
Present, the motion was approved.
Director Miller made the motion, seconded by Director Peck, to grant City Manager
Moore a one-time $25,000.00 bonus. By voice vote of the Board members present, with
Directors Richardson and Phillips voting in opposition, the motion was approved.
Director Miller made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to grant City Attorney
Tom Carpenter a 2% raise retroactive back to when other City Employees received their
raises. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, the motion was
approved.
Director Miller made the motion, seconded by Director Adcock, to grant City Manager
Carpenter a one-time $10,000.bonus. By voice vote of the Board members present, with
Directors Richardson and Phillips voting in opposition, the motion was approved.
Director Wright made the motion, seconded by Director Peck, to adjourn the meeting.
By voice vote of the Board Members present, with Director Phillips voting in opposition,
the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED:
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Susan I •ng -y, City •lerk Frank Scott, Jr., •r
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