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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-17-98120 Robinson Center - Room 102 Markham and Broadway Little Rock, Arkansas February 17, 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. City Clerk Robbie Hancock called the roll with the following Directors in attendance: Directors Wilson, Hinton, Cazort, Keck, Joyce, Wyrick, Kumpuris, Kelly, and Adcock - total 9; Absent - Director Hodges - total 1. With a quorum present, Mayor Dailey declared the Board of Directors in session and the proceedings of the meeting are recorded as follows. The Invocation was given by Director Joyce, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. In recognition of Black History Month, Mayor Dailey presented plaques to current and former African American City Directors. The plaque for former Director/Mayor Charles Bussey (deceased) was accepted by Ms. Barbara Matthews. Current Directors were Gloria Wilson and Willie Hinton. Former Directors were Perlesta Hollingsworth, Lottie Shackelford, John Lewellen, Jesse Mason, Jr., and Irma Hendrix. Consideration was then given to the Consent Agenda, which consisted of the following: (1) Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Directors regular meeting held July 1, 1997, the reconvened meeting held July 8, 1997, the regular meeting held July 15, 1997, and the special meeting held July 16, 1997. (2) Resolution No. 10,200, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO ANNUAL CONTRACTS WITH DEALER SERVICE AND CROW BURLINGAME COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR PARTS FOR THE FLEET SERVICES DEPARTMENT. (Not to exceed $125, 000) (3) Resolution No. 10,201, described as: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT TO MICRO COMPUTER TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE PURCHASE OF COMPUTERS AND PRINTERS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. ($71,100) (4) Resolution No. 10,202, with the title being: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT TO JOYNER, FORD & BURK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS ON TAYLOR STREET. (Not to exceed $1,234,071.90) (5) Resolution No. 10,203, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, CERTIFYING LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENDORSEMENT OF IMAGE CHECKS, INCORPORATED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ARKANSAS ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM. (Located at 11501 Otter Creek South Road.) 1 Minutes 121 February 17, 1998 (6) Resolution No. 10,204, described as: A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE INTERMODEL DEVELOPMENT OF THE SLACKWATER HARBOR AT THE LITTLE ROCK PORT INDUSTRIAL PARK. (7) Resolution No. 10,205, with the title being: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH STEP UP CENTER TO PROVIDE SERVICES IN 1998, TO LITTLE ROCK RESIDENTS FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE SUPPORT SERVICES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (Not to exceed $113,124) (8) Resolution No. 10,206, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH NATHANIEL SAINE CONSTRUCTION, INC. TO DEMOLISH AND REBUILD THE ALERT CENTER AT 1100 WEST 33RD STREET. Upon a motion by Director Adcock, which was seconded by Director Wyrick, the Consent Agenda was adopted by unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present. Mayor Dailey recognized and welcomed Cub Scout Pack 45. Director Adcock presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mr. Dedman, who had collected 1300 cans of food to help the Hope Center and others in southwest Little Rock. Item 9 on the Agenda was a public hearing on Zoning Appeal Z- 6181 -A which had been scheduled for this time and place upon a motion adopted February 3, 1998. Mr. Tommy Hodges appealed the Planning Commission's denial of a Conditional Use Permit for Woodland Drive (east end), for five multisectional manufactured homes within the Rolling Pines Subdivision, Phase II. Mayor Dailey declared the public hearing open at 6:40 o'clock P.M. City Attorney Tom Carpenter explained the rezoning request to grant a Conditional Use Permit to allow manufactured homes within a residential area. The Ordinances that the City has previously adopted permit manufactured homes within this particular zoning classification as a Conditional Use Permit. The purpose for the Conditional Use Permit Ordinance is essentially to assure that there are certain site plan standards in place, to note that the use would comply to zoning codes, that it would be placed in a manner that was consistent with other zoning aspects, and that it doesn't have any objectionable criteria. There has been a lot of discussion about this issue in terms of whether it is appropriate for the Board to deny the Conditional Use Permit because these are manufactured homes. In essence the answer to that question is no. City Manager Cy Carney said another perspective from the Staff is that manufactured housing presents a very good opportunity for this community to more effectively address affordable housing. This is a viable way to provide more established housing in this community and Staff recommends approval. In response to Director Wyrick's question about what is developed in "R -1" and "R -2 ", Mr. Jim Lawson, Director of Planning and Development, stated that "R -1" is for very large lots of one -half acre or one acre. There are very few areas in Little Rock that have used "R -1" so almost all land for single family is zoned "R -2 ". Mr. Lawson responded to a number of questions by the Board. (Problems with the sound system made it very difficult to hear the speakers.) Following the lengthy discussion between the Board and Staff, at 7:22 o'clock P.M. Mr. Clayton Blackstock, attorney representing Mr. Tommy Hodges, addressed the Board, stating that the owner has met all the requirements of the manufactured housing ordinance and is entitled to rely on the Ordinance that the City has adopted. One of the battles that has to be fought by the manufactured housing industry is to overcome the perception of mobile homes. Mr. Blackstock distributed pictures of existing homes adjacent to the Rolling Pines Subdivision, stating the first page contained pictures of three homes in the existing subdivision that adjoin this property and range 2 122 Minutes February 17, 1998 from $34,000 to $57,000. The second page contained pictures of manufactured homes that have been placed in the State of Arkansas, and the price of one of these homes is $50,000. The quality is superb compared to what they were 20 years ago. The last page was a picture of a stick built home on one of the five lots. These manufactured homes that are proposed to be placed out there will actually have a higher value than many of the homes that are in the subdivision now. Manufactured homes are permanent homes and are required to have a pitched roof, siding compatible with surrounding homes, and a permanent foundation; therefore, they do not depreciate the value of surrounding homes. Director Kumpuris said perception may be the key issue. He asked Mr. Blackstock if he had offered to take these people (residents of the area that are opposed to the manufactured homes) to the factory or to see one of these homes similar in the community. This is an issue that is much bigger than this subdivision and is a real important issue for our City. We are talking about affordable housing in a City that needs it. Director Kumpuris suggested that Mr. Blackstock consider getting a select group of people from this Board and the community and taking them to see some manufactured homes. Mayor Dailey said part of this is our responsibility and suggested that City Staff and the Board of Directors look at this in some detail. Mr. Blackstock said he did not object to a deferral and would go back to his client and discuss these issues. Director Kumpuris then moved to table the issue for a month to allow opportunity for the Board and residents to tour a factory and other manufactured homes. The motion was seconded by Director Wilson and adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Joyce, Kumpuris, Kelly, Wilson, Cazort, and Mayor Dailey - total 6; Noes - Directors Wyrick, Adcock, Hinton, and Keck - total 4; Absent - Director Hodges - total 1. City Attorney Tom Carpenter stated the City needs to bear the cost of additional notification of the deferral. Director Kumpuris said this would give the applicant opportunity to set up a trip to tour a factory and see other manufactured homes. If the applicant did not arrange such a trip, he asked Mr. Lawson to set it up. Therefore, no action was taken on the proposed Resolution rescinding the Little Rock Planning Commission's action in denying a Conditional Use Permit for Rolling Pines Subdivision, and the public hearing will continue on March 17,1998. (There were 19 citizens that registered to speak in opposition to the manufactured homes; however, after Director Kumpuris' motion was adopted, none of the speakers addressed the Board.) Mayor Dailey declared a brief recess at 7:55 o'clock P.M. The Board of Directors reconvened at 8:25 o'clock P.M. with Mayor Dailey presiding and 9 Directors present. (Director Hodges was absent.) Item 10 on the Agenda was a public hearing on Zoning Appeal Z- 6386 -A, which had been scheduled for this time and place upon a motion adopted on February 3, 1998. Mrs. Caroline Biggs appealed the Planning Commissions denial of a Planned Development - Commercial at 6106 Fourche Dam Pike. Mayor Dailey declared the public hearing open at 8:25 o'clock P.M. Mr. Jim Lawson, Director of Planning and Development, made the staff presentation, stating this is a small residential area near the airport and within the airport expansion long range plan. There are two viewpoints. This is a small residential pocket that is part of the March 1, 1997 tornado damage. One viewpoint is to put this small commercial use in there to support the neighborhood and make it more viable. Staff s position is that this is a fragile neighborhood and the last thing we want to do is to put a commercial structure in it. The Board must determine the impact of this commercial use on the neighborhood. Will it strengthen or will it further enhance the decline in the neighborhood? He then responded to questions by the Board. Mr. Sonny Biggs and his wife, Caroline, explained their request for a grocery store and restaurant at this location. Mrs. Biggs stated this area has been in limbo for 20 years and the community needs a grocery store. Mrs. Kathy Cooper, 5955 Fourche Dam Pike, said "we need our grocery store back." Mayor Dailey declared the public hearing closed at 8:55 o'clock P.M. and Ordinance No. 17,673 was introduced, with the title being: 3 Minutes February 17, 1998 123 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND ESTABLISHING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT - COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TITLED BIGGS PD -C (Z- 6386 -A), IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; and the Ordinance was 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 ten 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, Wilson, Hinton, Cazort, Keck, and Mayor Dailey - total 10; Noes - None; Absent - Director Hodges - total 1. Therefore, the Ordinance was declared PASSED. The next presentation was Ordinance No. 17,674, described as: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE LAND USE PLAN (16,222) IN THE GEYER SPRINGS EAST DISTRICT FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; and the Ordinance was 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 ten 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, Wilson, Hinton, Cazort, Keck, and Mayor Dailey - total 10; Noes - None; Absent - Director Hodges - total 1. Therefore, the Ordinance was declared PASSED. Item 12 on the Agenda was a public hearing on the petition to establish the Capitol Lakes Sewer Property Owner's Improvement District No. 148, located on Cooper Orbit Road in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas. Attached to the petition was the Plan of Improvement and a letter from Beach Abstract & Guaranty Company listing John L. Burnett, Trustee, as the last apparent owner of record of said property. Mayor Dailey declared the public hearing open at 9:00 o'clock P.M. No opposition was presented. Mayor Dailey declared the public hearing closed and Ordinance No. 17,675 was presented, with the title being: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE CAPITOL LAKES SEWER PROPERTY OWNER'S IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 148 OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Responding to a question by Director Adcock, Mr. Jim Dailey, Director of Planning and Development, said this will help Spring Valley Manor by reducing its debt. Following the first reading of the Ordinance, Director Joyce moved to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on second reading. The motion was seconded by Director Cazort and unanimously adopted by the Board Members present, being ten in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors, and the second reading of the Ordinance ensued. There was a subsequent motion and second by Directors Adcock and Cazort, respectively, to again suspend the rules to provide for the third and final reading of the Ordinance. The motion was unanimously adopted by the Board Members present, being ten in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors, and the Ordinance was read the third and last time. A roll call vote was taken on passage of the Ordinance as follows: Ayes - Directors Joyce, Wyrick, Kumpuris, Kelly, Adcock, Wilson, Hinton, Cazort, Keck, and Mayor Dailey - total 10; Noes - None; Absent - Director Hodges - total 1. The Emergency Clause contained in Section 3 of the foregoing Ordinance was read and adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Joyce, Wyrick, Kumpuris, Kelly, Adcock, Wilson, Hinton, Cazort, Keck, and Mayor Dailey - total 10; 4 124 Minutes February 17, 1998 Noes - None; Absent - Director Hodges - total 1. Whereupon, the Ordinance, together with the Emergency Clause, was declared PASSED. Item 13 on the Agenda was a public hearing on the petition to establish the Capitol Lakes Municipal Property Owner's Improvement District No. 6, located on Cooper Orbit Road in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas. Attached to the petition was the Plan of Improvement and a letter from Beach Abstract & Guaranty Company listing John L. Burnett, Trustee, as the last apparent owner of record of said property. Mayor Dailey declared the public hearing open at 9:05 o'clock P.M. No opposition was presented and Mayor Dailey declared the public hearing closed. Ordinance No. 17,676 was then presented, with the title being: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE CAPITOL LAKES MUNICIPAL PROPERTY OWNER'S IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 6 OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; and the Ordinance was read the first time. Director Joyce moved to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on second reading. The motion was seconded by Director Cazort and unanimously adopted by the Board Members present, being ten in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors, and the second reading of the Ordinance ensued. There was a subsequent motion and second by Directors Adcock and Cazort, respectively, to again suspend the rules to provide for the third and final reading of the Ordinance. The motion was unanimously adopted by the Board Members present, being ten in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors, and the Ordinance was read the third and last time. A roll call vote was taken on passage of the Ordinance as follows: Ayes - Directors Joyce, Wyrick, Kumpuris, Kelly, Adcock, Wilson, Hinton, Cazort, Keck, and Mayor Dailey - total 10; Noes - None; Absent - Director Hodges - total 1. The Emergency Clause contained in Section 3 of the foregoing Ordinance was read and adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Joyce, Wyrick, Kumpuris, Kelly, Adcock, Wilson, Hinton, Cazort, Keck, and Mayor Dailey - total 10; Noes - None; Absent - Director Hodges - total 1. Whereupon, the Ordinance, together with the Emergency Clause, was declared PASSED. Introduced next was Ordinance No. 17,677, described as: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO TOWNSHIP BUILDERS, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS ON EVERGREEN DRIVE - PHASV: I, A 1988 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BOND PROJECT; (Not to exceed $376,415.60) and the Ordinance was 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 ten 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, Wilson, Hinton, Cazort, Keck, and Mayor Dailey - total 10; Noes - None; Absent - Director Hodges - total 1. Therefore, the Ordinance was declared PASSED. The next presentation was Ordinance No. 17,678, with the title being: AN ORDINANCE RENEWING TAXICAB OPERATOR PERMITS FOR BLACK & WHITE CAB COMPANY, CAPITOL CAB COMPANY, AND DEWEY WORTHY INDEPENDENT CAB FOR A ONE YEAR PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 1998 TO DECEMBER 31,1998; AND DECLARING AND EMERGENCY; and the Ordinance was read the first time. Director Adcock wanted to hold the Ordinance on first reading and look at some of the issues. She stated that she had received complaints that people sometime have to wait one and one -half (1 -1/2) hours to get a 5 Minutes 125 February 17, 1998 taxicab. Director Keck asked if we have to issue taxicab permits? Can we work with CATA or some other entity to take over the taxicab responsibilities? City Manager Cy Carney stated this problem is not unique to Little Rock. The other taxicab companies are not interested in coming to Little Rock. We are ready to grant other permits if Black & White provides needed information. The quality service is not there. Director Kelly was concerned about inadequate liability insurance and outstanding claims. During the discussion, Mr. Carney said the City Manager's Office would serve as the collection point for complaints from citizens. The rules were then suspended to provide for the second and third readings of the Ordinance by unanimous vote of the Board Members present, being ten 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, Wilson, Hinton, Cazort, and Mayor Dailey - total 9; Noes - Director Keck - total 1; Absent - Director Hodges - total 1. The Emergency Clause contained in Section 3 of the foregoing Ordinance was read and adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Joyce, Wyrick, Kumpuris, Kelly, Adcock, Wilson, Hinton, Cazort, and Mayor Dailey - total 9; Noes - Director Keck - total 1; Absent - Director Hodges - total 1. Whereupon, the Ordinance, together with the Emergency Clause, was declared PASSED. The next presentation was Item 14, being Resolution No. 10,207, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE ROSE LAW FIRM AS BOND COUNSEL FOR THE PROPOSED SLACKWATER HARBOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT REVENUE BOND ISSUE; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ENGAGEMENT LETTER. Following the reading of the Resolution, Director Adcock moved for its adoption. The motion was seconded by Director Keck and the Resolution was unanimously adopted. Director Kumpuris stated this a situation where there is a potential for the public to look askew at what we do. He asked City Attorney Tom Carpenter to prepare a Resolution for the next Agenda to assure that those that serve as bond counsel are exempt from bidding on bonds. Item 15 on the Agenda was Ordinance No. 17,679, described as: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE AUTOMATED VEHICLE LOCATOR SYSTEM FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; ($395,798.) and the Ordinance was read the first time. City Manager Cy Carney responded to questions by Director Adcock. The rules were suspended to provide for the second and third readings of the Ordinance by unanimous vote of the Board Members present, being ten 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, Wilson, Hinton, Cazort, Keck, and Mayor Dailey - total 10; Noes - None; Absent - Director Hodges - total 1. Therefore, the Ordinance was declared PASSED. Item 17 on the Agenda was proposed Ordinance entitled; AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE A CONTRACT WITH THE PULASKI ECONOMIC COMMUNITY ALLIANCE TO PROVIDE BONDING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; and the Ordinance was read the first time. At the request of City Attorney Tom Carpenter, the Ordinance was left on the calendar for second reading at the reconvened meeting on February 24,1998. Not listed on the Agenda was a companion Resolution distributed by City Attorney Tom Carpenter, with the title being: "A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AN 6 t 0 t f 126 Minutes February 17, 1998 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS, TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE PULASKI ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY ALLIANCE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES." However, action on the Resolution was deferred until February 24, 1998, along with the proposed Ordinance above, which was left on the calendar for second reading at the reconvened meeting on February 24, 1998. Consideration was then given to Ordinance No. 17,680, entitled: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND LITTLE ROCK, ARK. REV. CODE SECTION 36-530,-531, AND -536 (1988) TO REDEFINE SNIPE SIGNS AND THE PENALTIES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (Temporary signs or posters affixed to tree, fence, or utility pole.) Director Cazort explained that this Ordinance decriminalizes the activity of putting up snipe signs and eliminates a criminal penalty for putting up signs on utility poles, and replaces it with a civil penalty for people who fail to take them down. It adds the cost of removal of the signs and the cost of repairing the poles. It also eliminates the ten days notice for snipe signs. Mr. George Oberste, 5616 Evergreen, said he removes signs from utility poles when he walks. He also removes nails, staples, etc. His idea was that the $25.00 fine is not going to stop people from putting up signs. Director Cazort said the $500.00 fine is solely at the discretion of the Judge. There was a motion by Director Cazort, seconded by Director Kelly, to amend the Ordinance as provided in the final version and to change the word telephone pole to utility pole. The motion was unanimously adopted. The Ordinance, as amended, was then read the third and last time, having been read the first time on January 20, 1998, and the second time on February 3, 1998. A roll call vote was taken on passage of the Ordinance as follows: Ayes - Directors Joyce, Wyrick, Kumpuris, Kelly, Adcock, Wilson, Hinton, Cazort, Keck, and Mayor Dailey - total 10; Noes - None; Absent - Director Hodges - total 1. The Emergency Clause contained in Section 5 of the foregoing Ordinance was read and adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Joyce, Wyrick, Kumpuris, Kelly, Adcock, Wilson, Hinton, Cazort, Keck, and Mayor Dailey - total 10; Noes - None; Absent - Director Hodges - total 1. Whereupon, the Ordinance, together with the Emergency Clause, was declared PASSED. The next presentation was Ordinance No. 17,781, described as: AN ORDINANCE CONDEMNING CERTAIN STRUCTURES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK AS STRUCTURAL, FIRE AND HEALTH HAZARDS; PROVIDING FOR SUMMARY ABATEMENT PROCEDURES; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO TAKE SUCH ACTION AS IS NECESSARY TO RAZE AND REMOVE SAID STRUCTURES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; and the Ordinance was read the first time. The rules were suspended to provide for the second and third readings by unanimous vote of the Board Members present, being ten in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors. A roll call vote was then taken on passage of the Ordinance as follows Ayes - Directors Joyce, Wyrick, Kumpuris, Kelly, Adcock, Wilson, Hinton, Cazort, Keck, and Mayor Dailey - total 10; Noes - None; Absent - Director Hodges - total 1. The Emergency Clause contained in Section 5 of the foregoing Ordinance was read and adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Joyce, Wyrick, Kumpuris, Kelly, Adcock, Wilson, Hinton, Cazort, Keck, and Mayor Dailey - total 10; Noes - None; Absent - Director Hodges - total 1. Whereupon, the Ordinance, together with the Emergency Clause, was declared PASSED. (Mayor Dailey was excused at 9:50 o'clock P.M.) 7 Minutes February 17, 1998 Item 21 on the Agenda was a discussion of the need for a traffic signal at Financial Center Parkway and Hermitage Road. Mr. Alan Fureigh, who owns the building at 10901 Financial Center Parkway, said there is a real need for a traffic signal at that location due to the ten and twenty fold increase in traffic resulting from the many changes in the development in that area. People can't get out the driveway. Mr. Fureigh said he had been able to solicit pledges for $25,000 from affected property owners to help defray the cost of the traffic signal. (Mayor Dailey re- enrolled at 10:00 P.M.) Public Works Director Chandra Russell stated the cost of the signal would be $85,225 and street construction would be about $95,000. Director Cazort asked Mr. Fureigh if he would commit to getting the $85,000 if the City would commit to $95,000. Mr. Fureigh said he could not commit to that much money, but perhaps $40,000 if he had a letter of commitment from the City of Little Rock. Vice Mayor Keck said he could not commit to an amount, but the City would address the policy issues. Mr. Michael Schrader, a civil engineer and traffic engineer, said a signal will not solve the problem of the gridlock. There needs to be six lanes to accommodate the traffic. Mr. Michael Schrader, 323 Brown Street, had also registered to speak during Citizen Communications, regarding his disenchantment with city services. He has had four automobile accidents in the last three years and the response from the Police Department has been less than enthusiastic. His car was parked on the street in front of his house and was smashed. The Police said he should not have parked his car there anyway. His wife was hit at Cantrell and Van Buren. She got the license number and description of the other vehicle involved. The only response she got from the Police is that they did not find the person at home. A stray dog growled at his wife. She called Animal Control, but no one ever came out. Two days later the dog was still there, so Mr. Schrader called Animal Control. He was told it was the weekend, and no one would come out until the dog bit somebody. That is not acceptable for any City employee to tell a citizen. He has called the Stifft Station Alert Center but never received any response. City Manager Cy Carney made his Activity and Project Report regarding updates on the fire fatality, Civil Service Commission proposed rules and regulations, Curran Hall renovation, the Traffic Court Annual Report, and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) process. There being no further business to be presented, the Board of Directors recessed at 10:50 o'clock P.M. to reconvene at 4:00 o'clock P.M. on Tuesday, February 24, 1998, to consider the Ordinance and Resolution regarding the Pulaski Community Alliance contract. ATTEST: (�:ZaA.A-L 9AW�C4- City Clerk Robbie Hancock APPROVE U� ayor Jim Daile 127