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Board of Directors Room
City Hall - 500 W. Markham
Little Rock, Arkansas
February 3, 1998 - 6:00 P.M.
The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session
with Mayor Jim Dailey presiding. The roll was called by City Clerk Robbie Hancock,
with the following Directors present: Directors Hinton, Cazort, Keck, Joyce, Wyrick,
Kumpuris, Kelly, and Adcock - total 8; Absent - Directors Wilson and Hodges - total 2.
With a quorum present, Mayor Dailey declared the Board of Directors in session
and the proceedings of the meeting arc recorded as follows.
The Invocation was given by Director Keck, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Mayor Dailey announced that the next meeting of the Board of Directors will be
held in Room 102 -B of the Robinson Center across the street from City Hall due to the
renovation of the City Hall elevator, and will continue to be held there until the middle of
April.
Mrs. Cathy Collins, Executive Director of the Racial and Cultural Diversity
Commission, made a presentation regarding Black History Month. She stated the
Commission will be honoring the eight (8) past and present African- American City
Directors at a reception on February 17, 1998, at 5:30 P.M. in the Robinson Center, in
recognition of their contributions to the City of Little Rock.
Mayor Dailey noted that Item 15 on the Agenda, regarding the Pulaski County
Enterprise Community Alliance agreement, had been deferred for two weeks.
Director Hinton asked that Item 7 in the Consent Agenda, regarding the contract
with Richard Stevens, Inc., be deferred for two weeks. After some discussion, the
Resolution was removed from the Consent Agenda to be considered separately
immediately after the Consent Agenda. (See Resolution No. 10,199 below.)
The Miracle at the Market Recognition was given by Mr. Bill Bunten, Director
of Parks and Recreation, who stated that the ice skating rink at the River Market
during the Christmas season, sponsored by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, was
a great success. Mr. Bunten stated that Southwestern Bell and the City of Little Rock
hosted 100,000 visitors to the River Market area during the holiday season, which he
considered a miracle. Special recognition was given to the Skateguards, Special
Ambassadors (grandparents), Arkansas Chapter of the Red Cross, and Southwestern Bell
Pioneer Volunteers.
The Sister Cities presentation was given by Mr. Alfred Williams, chairman of
the Sister Cities Commission. He stated that the City of Little Rock now has four sister
cities, with one pending. There are also two requests for partnerships that are being
investigated. Plans are progressing for the 1999 Sister Cities Conference to be held in
Little Rock, and fundraising activities are underway. Mrs. Susan Gregory and her
company, Global Links Plus, was chosen as the Conference Coordinator.
The Education Commission presentation was given by Mrs. Dorothy Nayles,
Vice Chair, and Miss Fatima McKindra, student member.
Mr. Tom Moore, Executive Director of the Little Rock Port Authority,
addressed the Board of Directors regarding the Port Slackwater Harbor. He said the
Slackwater harbor was built eleven years ago, and not a ton of cargo has passed through
there, yet it is a potential gold min Intermodal transportation (from rail to barge)
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handles cargo too heavy for highways. He asked for a Resolution of support of the
slackwater harbor development from the Little Rock Board of Directors. Mayor Dailey
said the proposed Resolution will be placed on the next Agenda.
Mayor Dailey recognized Boy Scout Troop 262 of West Pulaski County,
working on citizenship merit badges.
Consideration was then given to the Consent Agenda which consisted of the
following:
(1) Approve the Minutes of the Board of Directors regular meeting held June
17, 1997.
(2) A motion to set the date of hearing on the appeal of the Planning
Commission's denial of a Conditional Use Permit for Woodland Drive (Z- 6181 -A),
filed by Mr. Tommy Hodges. (February 17,1998.)
(3) A motion to set the date of hearing on the appeal of the Planning
Commission's denial of a Planned Development at 6106 Fourche Dam Pike (Z-6386-
A), filed by Mrs. Caroline Biggs. (February 17,1998.)
(4) Resolution No. 10,191, entitled:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT TO PETERBILT OF LITTLE
ROCK FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE 33 CUBIC YARD AUTOMATED SIDE
LOADER REFUSE TRUCK FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT SOLID
WASTE DIVISION. (Not to exceed $148,615)
(5) Resolution No. 10,192, described as:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT TO LITTLE ROCK EQUIPMENT
SALES FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) HIGH DUMP REGENERATIVE
AIR SWEEPERS FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS
DIVISION. (Not to exceed $112,300 each)
(6) Resolution No. 10,193, with the title being:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH NORTH POINT FORD FOR THE
PURCHASE OF THIRTY -THREE (33) FULL SIZE PURSUIT VEHICLES FOR
THE LITTLE ROCK POLICE DEPARTMENT. (Not to exceed $665,395)
(7) Removed from Consent Agenda (see Resolution No. 10,199 below)
(8) Resolution No. 10,194, entitled:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXTEND A CONTRACT WITH ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, FOR
CHILDREN'S ALCOHOL AND DRUG TREATMENT SERVICES IN 1998; AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (Not to exceed $450, 000.)
(9) Resolution No. 10,195, described as:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXTEND A CONTRACT WITH ARKANSAS CARES, A DIVISION OF UAMS,
FOR WOMEN'S EVENING OUTPATIENT TREATMENT IN 1998; AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES. (Not to exceed $157,500.)
(10) Removed from Consent Agenda (see Resolution No. 10,098 below)
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(11) Resolution No. 10,196, with the title being:
A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF
FIRE HYDRANTS WITHIN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK FOR THE YEAR
1998; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
(12) Resolution No. 10,197, entitled:
A RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 10,153
(DECEMBER 2, 1997) TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ELM STREET COMMUNITY LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP INSTEAD OF VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA, TO GRANT AN
EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL FEBRUARY 18, 1998 FOR ELM STREET
COMMUNITY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP TO USE HOME FUNDS TO
RENOVATE THE OAKS NURSING HOME AT 4115 WEST 16TH STREET,
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Upon a motion and second by Directors Adcock and Joyce, respectively, the Consent
Agenda was adopted by unanimous voice vote.
Consideration was then given to Item 10, which was removed from the Consent
Agenda, being Resolution No. 10,198, described as:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER
INTO A CONTRACT WITH BLACK COMMUNITY DEVELOPERS, INC., TO
PROVIDE SERVICES IN 1998, TO LITTLE ROCK RESIDENTS FOR
ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE SUPPORT SERVICES; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES. (Not to exceed $202,662.)
Ms. Lillian Porch and Ms. Bridgette Whitehead wanted to know if the Step -Up
Center is being funded for 1998. City Manager Cy Carney said he expected it to
continue to be funded. The program audit is to be completed and this should be on the
next Agenda. Following the reading of the Resolution, Director Adcock moved for its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Director Cazort and the Resolution was
unanimously adopted.
Introduced next was Item 7, which had been removed from the Consent Agenda,
being Resolution No. 10,199, described as:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH RICHARD STEPHENS, INC., FOR
APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR THE CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY; AND
DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK TO
REIMBURSE ITSELF FROM PROCEEDS OF REVENUE BONDS OF THE
CITY.
Mrs. Letha Anthony, 817 Lewis Street, referring to a letter from Mr. Lee Hill, stated that
Leadership Roundtable and others share his outrage. They have tried to make sure that
African Americans and minority businesses have an opportunity to participate in doing
business with the City. Mr. Hill meets the criteria of the RFP, and she asked the Board to
"do the right thing." City Manager Cy Carney stated we are dealing with the original 15
parcels of property that have been identified as the primary parcels to be in the
Presidential Library site and it is important that we move quickly because timing is
critical. He explained the steps taken in the selection of Richard Stephens, Inc. Mr.
Carney responded to questions by Director Adcock and Director Hinton. In response to a
question by Director Keck, City Attorney Tom Carpenter stated the process used was
consistent with the City's bidding process used in the past and also consistent with the
State Statute that deals with real estate appraisal services. The time demands are very
short and will require the successful bidder to do no other work during this time. Mr.
Hill's firm was not disqualified, but the Stephens Firm was deemed the most qualified.
Mr. Carney stated there will possibly be eight more parcels to be appraised. Mr. Carney
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also responded to questions about how the selection committee was chosen, how bids are
advertised to minority businesses, how to contest the awarding of a bid. The timing
relates to the financial requirements by the bond counsel and underwriters. They have
advised that the City needs to have in hand the preliminary appraisal information before
we can move forward with the sale of the bonds. There were questions about splitting the
bid after the RFP went out. Mr. Bruce Moore, Assistant to the Mayor and a member of
the selection committee, explained Phase I is the preliminary figures and Phase II is the
documentation. (Director Hodges enrolled at 7:30 o'clock P.M.) Mr. Lee Hill stated
he moved back to Little Rock in November, 1997. He has been in the appraisal business
for 18 years. He said he complied with the RFQ. He said he was first told that all
appraisal reports must be completed in 21 days. He said that was impossible. He could
prepare preliminary values but could not do a full pledged comprehensive appraisal as per
the specifications within 21 days. He said he included a caveat in his RFQ stating he
could supply the preliminary values within 21 days but could not give the full reports
within 21 days. That is what the committee ended up doing with Stephens, Inc., but that
should have been stated in the RFQ. He felt the process was tailored so that one firm
could get the work. Mr. Hill concluded by stating he wanted to compete fairly, honestly,
and with integrity. Following the one hour discussion, Director Hinton moved to defer
this item until Tuesday, February 10, 1998. The motion was seconded by Director
Adcock. Director Kumpuris questioned what would be accomplished by waiting one
week, since we have done everything legally. Director Adcock said she hoped that the
City Manager would have worked out a way that all could have a little piece of the work.
Director Hinton just wanted some clarity and some questions answered. The motion to
defer failed by a roll call vote of three ayes (Directors Hinton, Wyrick and Adcock) and
seven noes with one absent (Director Wilson). The Resolution was then read, followed
by a motion and second for its adoption by Directors Cazort and Joyce, respectively. The
Resolution was adopted by a voice vote of 8 ayes, 2 noes (Directors Hinton and
Adcock; and 1 absent (Director Wilson).
(Director Keck was excused at 8:00 o'clock P.M.)
Consideration was then given to Ordinance No. 17,666, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE
CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS AMENDING SECTION 36 OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
(Z -6430 - To rezone 10112 Chicot Road from "R -2" Single Family District to "0-3"
General Office District.)
Director Adcock asked if this is zoned "0-3" is there any way someone could come in
later and build apartments on this property without going through the Planning
Commission or the Board of Directors. Mr. Jim Lawson, Director of Planning and
Development, stated the only way that could be done is if only one apartment building
were built; if there is more than one building, a site plan review is required. The
applicant, Mr. Woody Parker, responded to questions by Director Adcock. The
Ordinance was then read the first time. The rules were suspended to provide for the
second and third readings of the Ordinance by unanimous vote of the Board Members
present being nine in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of
Directors. A roll call vote was taken on passage of the Ordinance as follows: Ayes -
Directors Joyce, Wyrick, Kumpuris, Kelly, Adcock, Hinton, Hodges, Cazort, and Mayor
Dailey - total 9; Noes - None; Absent - Directors Wilson and Keck - total 2. Therefore,
the Ordinance was declared PASSED.
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