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Home My WebLink About04-04-06Little Rock Board of Directors Meet..5,Minutes — April 4, 2006 MINUTES BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING City Hall — 500 W. Markham April 4, 2006 6:00 PM The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in a regular session with Mayor Dailey presiding. Nancy Wood, City Clerk, called the roll with the following directors present: Keck, Wyrick, Stewart, Hurst, Cazort, Hinton, Adcock, Kumpuris, Vice Mayor Graves, and Mayor Dailey. Director Pugh was absent. Director Wyrick gave the invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Dailey asked the Board to consider the listed modifications. ADDITIONS: M -1. RESOLUTION 12,242 - To extend the contract terms for a citywide program targeting Hispanic Youth for the Little Rock community; and for other purposes. Synopsis: Authorizing a contract extension with Promiseland Ministries to provide citywide program targeting Hispanic youth for the Little Rock community. M -2. RESOLUTION 12,243 - To extend the contract terms for citywide enhancement programs to October 30, 2006; and for other purposes. Synopsis: Authorizing a contract extension with Center for Healing and Hope, EMOBA, Girl Scouts of Ouachita Council and Promiseland Ministries for Citywide Enhancement Programs and Services for the Little Rock community through October 30, 2006. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Adcock, to accept the modifications to the consent agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present the modifications were approved. PRESENTATIONS: William J. Clinton Presidential Center Easter Family Festival After the presentation and some brief discussion, Director Keck made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to add item 11 to the consent agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present Item 11 was added to the consent agenda. Little Rock Board of Directors Meer Minutes — April 4, 2006 CONSENT AGENDA (1 -10) 1. RESOLUTION 12,244 - G -23 -360 - To set the date of public hearing for April 18, 2006, for a request to abandon the north /south twenty (20) foot wide alley right -of -way located within Block 78, Original City, Little Rock, Arkansas. Planning Commission: 10 ayes, 0 nays, I absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The adjacent property owners request to abandon the north /south twenty (20) foot wide alley right -of -way (20 feet by 300 feet) located within Block 78, Original City of Little Rock, Arkansas. The block is bounded by West Markham Street, West Second Street, Main Street and Louisiana Street. 2. RESOLUTION 12,245 - G -23 -359 - To set the date of public hearing for April 18, 2006, for a request to abandon the right -of- way located south of Interstate 30, at Otter Creek South Road, Little Rock, Arkansas. Planning Commission: 10 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The adjacent property owner requests to abandon the undeveloped twenty ( 25) foot wide McGee Road right -of -way (25 feet by 451 feet) located south of Interstate 30 and intersecting Otter Creek South Road. 3. RESOLUTION 12,246 - Authorizing the City Manager to extend the contract with Standard Insurance Company for long -term disability insurance for non- uniform City employees for a two (2) year period effective May 1, 2006. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The incumbent provider of long -term disability insurance for City employees has proposed a renewal for a two (2) year period effective May 1, 2006, at no increased premium. 4. RESOLUTION 12,247 - Awarding a contract to Construction Management and Maintenance, Inc., for intersection improvements to Chenal Parkway at Bowman Road. Staff recommends approval. 2004 Bond Project. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement with Construction Management and Maintenance, Inc. for Chenal Parkway at Bowman Road Intersection Improvement Project. Bid. No. 06 -220. Staff recommends approval. 5. RESOLUTION 12,248 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Ameri -Kart, Inc. for 1,500 ninety (90) gallon solid waste containers. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement with Ameri -Kart, the lowest bidder meeting specifications for 1,500 ninety (90) gallon solid waste containers and issue a one (1) year annual purchase order for additional carts if needed. 2 Little Rock Board of Directors Meet,"- Minutes — April 4, 2006 _ 6. RESOLUTION 12,249 - To authorize local government endorsement of Ring Container Technologies, Inc. to be located in the Little Rock Industrial Park on Frazier Pike, Little Rock, Arkansas, to participate in the Advantage Arkansas Program; and for other purposes. Synopsis: The resolution authorizes Ring Container Technologies, Inc. to receive sales tax rebates and corporate income tax credits in conjunction with a new building, equipment, and additional personnel required for this facility. 7. RESOLUTION 12,250 - Authorizing the City Manager to sign an agreement with IBM for hardware and operating software; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to sign agreements with IBM for hardware and operating software in an amount not to exceed 5517,697. 8. RESOLUTION 12,251 - Authorizing the City Manager to extend an existing contract with Osburn Associates, Inc. for reflective sign sheeting for the Traffic Control section of the Public Works Department. taff recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizing the City Manager to extend an existing contract with Osburn Associates, Inc. for reflective sign sheeting materials for the Traffic Control section of the Public Works Department. Resolution No. 11,991 (2005) authorized the initial purchase of sheeting material from Bid number C05012. This bid price is in effect until May 10, 2006. 9. RESOLUTION 12,252 - Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Superior General Construction/General Building Corporation to renovate the roof on the East Little Rock Community Center and Nathaniel W. Hill Complex. Staff recommends approval. 2004 Bond Project. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Superior General Construction /General Building Corporation not to exceed the amount of $58,867.96 for roof renovation of the East Little Rock Community Center and main building of the Nathaniel W. Hill Complex. 2004 Bond Project. 10. RESOLUTION 12,253 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute a change order for new bleachers in the amount of $64,656 at the Dunbar Community Center. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Funding is available from 2006 short -term financing for new bleachers. 11. RESOLUTION 12,254 - G -25 -193 — Changing the name of the portion of West 41st Street between John Barrow Road and Malloy Street to Raymond Savage Drive. Planning Commission: 10 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The membership of Rosedale Church of God in Christ, located at 4100 Ludwig Street is requesting that the name of that portion of West 41s' Street located between John Barrow Road and Malloy Street be changed to Raymond Savage Drive to honor the founder and long -time pastor of the church. 3 Little Rock Board of Directors Meetng Minutes — April 4, 2006 M -1. RESOLUTION 12,242 - To extend the contract terms for a citywide program targeting Hispanic Youth for the Little Rock community; and for other purposes. Synopsis: Authorizing a contract extension with Promiseland Ministries to provide citywide program targeting Hispanic youth for the Little Rock community. M -2. RESOLUTION 12,243 - To extend the contract terms for citywide enhancement programs to October 30, 2006; and for other purposes. Synopsis: Authorizing a contract extension with Center for Healing and Hope, EMOBA, Girl Scouts of Ouachita Council and Promiseland Ministries for Citywide Enhancement Programs and Services for the Little Rock community through October 30, 2006. End of Consent Agenda A motion was made by Director Adcock, seconded by Director Cazort, 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 A limit of three (3) minutes per subject is allotted for any individual to express a written or oral viewpoint, grievance or other message to the Board of Directors, with a maximum of thirty (30) minutes allotted for citizen communications. No advance permission is required, however, individuals wishing to address the Board are requested to fill out a yellow card listing the subject to be addressed and hand it to the City Clerk upon arrival. Citizen's communications will be immediately following the Consent Agenda items on the first Tuesday and at the end of the Agenda of the third Tuesday. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Speaker: Victor Davis Topic: Gave a brief history on the importance of Arthur Crump to the south end of Little Rock. Expressed honor that the City is considering renaming the newly renovated park known as Swaggerty Creek to Crump Park Speaker: Billy Sparks Topic: Gave a brief history on the importance of Arthur Crump to the south end of Little Rock. Expressed honor that the City is considering renaming the newly renovated park known as Swaggerty Creek to Crump Park E Little Rock Board of Directors McL�mg Minutes — April 4, 2006 Speaker: Glen Schwarz Topic: Prohibition Breeds Contempt. In favor of the deprioritization of marijuana crimes in that State of Arkansas and the City of Little Rock. Speaker: Marilyn Brown Topic: Eminent Domain. Resident of the City east of I -30, expressed her dissatisfaction with the Airport buy outs. Grouped Items: Items 12 & 13 12. ORDINANCE 19,512 - Annexation 307 - To accept the annexation of approximately 9.9 acres to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas. This land is at the southwest corner of Pride Valley Road and Kanis Road. Planning Commission: 10 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The land borders the City limits along Kanis Road from Pride Valley Road to Baker Elementary School. 13. ORDINANCE 19,513 - Z -7989 — Reclassifying property located at the south end of Blackburn Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas, from MF -6 to R -2, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 10 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The owner of the 10.91 acre property located at the south end of Blackburn Drive (Villages of Wellington Subdivision) is requesting that the zoning be reclassified from MF -6 to R -2. Director Adcock, seconded by Director Cazort, 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 and final 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. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, being two - thirds in number, Items 12 & 13 were adopted. Bruce Moore, City Manager reported that the public safety forums would be set -up like the annual budget workshops. Director Kumpris suggested that 10 to 15 minutes be added to Citizen Communications at future meetings, for the purpose of public safety only. The Mayor added that the second (2 °d ) jail meeting would be held in Jacksonville at the Community Center on Wednesday, April 5 at 7:00 PM. City Manager Moore also shared the information in the memo on Internet Protocol Networks that would handle voice data and video service in the Little Rock community. E Little Rock Board of Directors Met_,ig Minutes — April 4, 2006 Director Keck requested a traffic study on the I -430/I -630 interchange. Director Kumpuris gave a brief update on the work of the Bird Flu Pandemic Task Force. Director Cazort, seconded by Director Hurst, made a motion to adjourn. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, being two - thirds in number, the meeting was adjourned at 7:05 PM. PASSED: May 2, 2006 ATTEST: Nan y Woo , C City lerk C APPROVED: v _ Ji ailey y o r