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Board of Directors Room
City Hall - 500 W. Markham
Little Rock, Arkansas
April 7, 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 Wilson, Hinton, Hodges, Cazort, Keck,
Joyce, Kumpuris, and Kelly - total 8; Absent - Directors Wyrick and Adcock - total 2.
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 Kelly, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Mayor Dailey announced that Items 12, 22, and 23 had been deferred. Therefore,
no action was taken on the following:
(12) Public Hearing on Zoning Appeal (Z -6403) filed by Mr. Jerry
Kocinski, appealing the Planning Commission's denial of Kocinski Short
Form PD -C, located at 17024 Burlingame Road. (Deferred to May 19, 1998 as
requested by Mr. Kocinski to give his attorney time to review case.)
(22) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9 AND CHAPTER 12
OF THE LITTLE ROCK CODE OF ORDINANCES, PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION BY REFERENCE OF THE 1997 STANDARD
BUILDING CODE WITH ARKANSAS AMENDMENTS AND 1997
REVISIONS AND THE 1997 STANDARD FIRE PREVENTION CODE
WITH ARKANSAS AMENDMENTS AND 1997 REVISIONS; AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES. (Deferred to April 21, 1998 as requested by Susan
Collins Smith, President of Home Builders Association of Greater Little Rock.)
(23) AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE LITTLE ROCK
COMMUNITY HOUSING ADVISORY BOARD, DEFINING THE
INITIAL DUTIES, THE NUMBER AND TERMS OF THE MEMBERS;
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (Deferred to April 21, 1998.)
(Directors Wyrick and Adcock enrolled at 6:05 o'clock P.M.)
The first presentation was the Civil War Little Rock Campaign given by Mr.
Don Hamilton and Mr. John Gill, co- chairs of the Central Arkansas Civil War Heritage
Trail Association, Inc. Following the presentation, they presented Mayor Dailey with a
picture of the Third Minnesota Regiment crossing the Arkansas River on a pontoon
bridge on September 10, 1863. Director Adcock then presented a Certificate of
Recognition to Mr. Don Hamilton for his leadership in conceiving, designing and
implementing the Little Rock Campaign.
Mr. Sherman Banks, a member of the Sister Cities Commission, introduced 16
individuals from Newcastle, England, who are high risk young adults visiting the United
States and the City of Little Rock to look at various programs, particularly the New
Futures Program, the Boys Club of America, and the YMCA. Mr. Kevin Jones,
representing the City Council of Newcastle, presented Mayor Dailey with a civic plate
featuring the Coat of Arms of the City of Newcastle. Director Joyce presented Honorary
Citizen Certificates and Big -on- Little Rock T -shirts to the group.
Mr. Randy Bowen, president of the Beverly Hills Neighborhood Association,
thanked the Board of Directors, particularly Directors Adcock, Keck, and Wyrick, and
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presented plaques to Capt. W. W. Williams of the Northwest Police Station, and Chief
Rubin Webb of the Little Rock Fire Department, in memory of the 22 police officers
and 22 firefighters who have died in the line of duty. Fire Station No. 9 District
Chiefs Jackson, Brooks and Boles were also present to receive the plaque.
Consideration was then given to the Consent Agenda which consisted of the
following:
(1) Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Directors regular meetings held
October 7, 1997, and October 21, 1997.
(2) Resolution No. 10,237, entitled:
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE
CITY OF LITTLE ROCK TO UTILIZE FEDERAL AID MONIES FOR
DOWNTOWN TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM UPGRADE (LITTLE ROCK).
(3) Changed to Ordinance and removed from Consent Agenda by City
Attorney Tom Carpenter. (See Ordinance No. 17,701 below.)
(4) Resolution No. 10,238, described as:
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SALE OF CITY OWNED
SURPLUS PROPERTY AT 1112 WEST GARLAND STREET AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A
WARRANTY DEED TO PARDO PROPERTIES, LLC. ($500.00)
(5) Resolution No. 10,239, with the title being:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
AWARD AN ANNUAL CONTRACT TO ZELLERBACH FOR THE PURCHASE
OF PRINT SHOP PAPER FOR THE GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
(6) A motion to reconsider Zoning Case Z -6414 - Gaines Short-Form PD -C,
located at 1301 Jones Street. (Ordinance was considered 3 -17 -98 and failed by vote of 4
yes, 5 no, 2 absent; applicant was not present - said he did not receive notice)
(7) Resolution No. 10,240, entitled:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ENTER INTO A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH THOMAS
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AN IRRIGATION
SYSTEM FOR WAR MEMORIAL GOLF COURSE.
(8) Resolution No. 10,241, described as:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
AWARD A CONTRACT TO TAMKIN FIBER CORPORATION FOR A
BROADBAND FIBER NETWORK FEASIBILITY STUDY IN THE AMOUNT OF
$20,000. (An alternative to traditional cable television service for Little Rock citizens.)
(9) Resolution No. 10,242, with the title being:
A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE TO
ASSURE THE SAFETY OF POSTAL DELIVERY MEN AND TO STOP THE
PROPOSED USE OF CURB SIDE DELIVERY ONLY WITHIN CERTAIN
NEIGHBORHOODS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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(10) Resolution No. 10,243, entitled:
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES TO THE
FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF VICTIMS OF THE WESTSIDE MIDDLE
SCHOOL SHOOTING IN BONO, ARKANSAS, MARCH 24, 1998.
Upon a motion and second by Directors Keck and Adcock, respectively, the Consent
Agenda was adopted by unanimous voice vote.
At the time allotted for Citizen Communications, the first speaker was Ms. Rose ?
J. Brown, 2401 Center Street, who thanked Mayor Dailey and Director Kelly for their
leadership in pressing for a fair housing ordinance. The Little Rock New Party
members are here to lend support and look forward to providing input into the
discussions.
Mr. Theodore Tucker, 2817 Center Street, was the next speaker during Citizen
Communications, and also addressed the issue of fair housing. He said the members of
the Little Rock New Party strongly urge the Board to develop a fair housing ordinance
with some real teeth in it.
The next speaker under Citizen Communications was Mr. Joseph C. Adams,
2406 Marshall Street. He implored the Board to insure that the Department Directors
maintain the level of service which you propose to be provided every citizen of the City
without hindrance. The top five fire engine companies face being dismantled which
would affect the City's fire insurance rating. He expressed concern that fire stations in
the inner city were being closed and relocated to west Little Rock.
The last speaker during Citizen Communications was Ms. Beckie Chambers,
5511 Holly Springs Blvd. She asked the City to replace the retaining wall which was
damaged by the March 1, 1997 tornado. She said Mr. Raymond Manis in the Public
Works Department assured her the City would maintain the retaining wall. However,
there still is no retaining wall and her yard is in the drainage ditch.
Item 11 on the Agenda was a public hearing on the appeal of the Planning
Commission's denial of the amendment to the Land Use Plan in the Ellis Mountain
District from Transition and Single Family to Service Trades District for property at
14703 Kanis Road. The appeal was filed by Mr. Frank Riggins on behalf of Mrs. B. J.
White and Mr. Jim Bottoms. Mayor Dailey declared the public hearing open at 7:00
o'clock P.M. Mr. Riggins explained the request, stating the applicants want the LUP
changed so they can make application to classify this property as a PD -C for the specific
purpose of constructing a mini - storage facility on the rear of the property. Mr. Bottoms
now operates a security firm business on the front of the property. Responding to
questions by Director Adcock, Mr. Brian Minyard, Planner II, explained that Service
Trades District is a new definition adopted last year, and is a combination of office and
warehouse. City Manager Cy Carney recommended that the Board not approve these
kinds of additional intensive uses until the City establishes a firm plan to guide
development throughout the Kanis corridor. Mr. Bottoms described the property, stating
that sewage is not available, and without sewage the property is not conducive to
residential development. There needs to be a study made rather than just tell the property
owners we are not going to allow this. He urged the Board to approve the change and
allow them to use the land for the mini - storage facility. Mayor Dailey declared the public
hearing closed at 7:25 o'clock P.M. No action was taken on the proposed Ordinance,
described as "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE LAND USE PLAN (16,222) IN
THE ELLIS MOUNTAIN DISTRICT FROM TRANSITION AND SINGLE
FAMILY TO SERVICE TRADES DISTRICT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
Consideration was then given to Item 3 which was removed from the Consent
Agenda (see above), being Ordinance No. 17,701, entitled:
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A ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS UP TO $50,000, EXCLUSIVE OF
POLITICAL CONSULTANTS AND LOBBYIST; 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 eleven 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 Kelly, Adcock, Wilson, Hinton, Hodges, Cazort, Keck, Joyce, Wyrick,
Kumpuris, and Mayor Dailey - total 11; Noes - None; Absent - None. Therefore, the
Ordinance was declared PASSED.
Introduced next was Ordinance No. 17,702, described as:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 36 OF LITTLE ROCK, ARK.
REV. CODE (1988) PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE
REGULATIONS REGARDING SIGNS IN THE RIVER MARKET OVERLAY
DISTRICT; 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 eleven 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 Kelly, Adcock, Wilson, Hinton, Hodges, Cazort, Keck, Joyce, Wyrick,
Kumpuris, and Mayor Dailey - total 11; Noes - None; Absent - None. Therefore, the
Ordinance was declared PASSED.
The next presentation was Ordinance No. 17,703, with the title being:
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXTEND AN ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT
WITH CIVIL DESIGN, INC. FOR STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
ON EVERGREEN DRIVE - PHASE II - A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BOND
PROJECT; (Not to exceed .$28,490.)
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 eleven 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 Kelly, Adcock, Wilson, Hinton, Hodges, Cazort, Keck, Joyce, Wyrick,
Kumpuris, and Mayor Dailey - total 11; Noes - None; Absent - None. Therefore, the
Ordinance was declared PASSED.
Consideration was then given to Ordinance No. 17,704, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN ENGINEERING SERVICES
CONTRACT WITH GRESHAM, SMITH, AND PARTNERS FOR DOWNTOWN
SIGNAL SYSTEM UPGRADE; (Not to exceed $175, 000)
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 eleven 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 Kelly, Adcock, Wilson, Hinton, Hodges, Cazort, Keck, Joyce, Wyrick,
Kumpuris, and Mayor Dailey - total 11; Noes - None; Absent - None. Therefore, the
Ordinance was declared PASSED.
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Consideration was then given to related Items 13 and 14, described as:
(13) AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT AND ESTABLISHING A PLANNED RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT TITLED RAYMOND ROGERS #1 SHORT -FORM PRD (Z- 6416 -A),
LOCATED AT 2117 CUMBERLAND STREET 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
(14) AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT AND ESTABLISHING A PLANNED RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT TITLED RAYMOND ROGERS #2 SHORT -FORM PRD (Z- 6416 -A)9
LOCATED AT 2022 AND 2024 CUMBERLAND STREET 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;
which were read the first time on March 17, 1998. (Note: Discussion included Items 13
and 14 -2117 Cumberland Street and 2022 -2024 Cumberland Street- and it was difficult
to distinguish which properties were being discussed.). Mr. Lee Bell, a resident of the
chemical free house, spoke in support of the PRD, saying Mr. Rogers had helped the
residents to have a second chance, and if it is closed, they have no place to go. Mrs.
Kathy Wells, President of the Downtown Neighborhood Association, stated the DNA
supported the PRD at the Planning Commission meeting. Director Wilson expressed
concern about the number of people to be housed there - 14 residents in the house is too
many. Speaking in support of the PRD were Mr. Darl Williams, one of the house
managers; Ms. Dorothy Burton, house manager for the Women's Chemical Free House;
Rebecca Wine, a resident of the Chemical Free House; and Edna Boring, a 61 year old
alcoholic who said this house has saved her life. Mr. Raymond Rogers, applicant, said
he was willing to withdraw Item 13 (2117 Cumberland). He said he had never said he
would have 16 people in a house; and he thought that was understood at the beginning,
but was asking for ten people in the house. He had letters from the people living within
250 feet of the property saying they had not had any problem with the residents of the
chemical free house; but he had many, many calls complaining about the previous
residents of the house, because they were dealing drugs. He had met with the East of
Broadway Association and they did not object, so he proceeded with the zoning request.
Mr. Rogers also distributed a copy of the chemical free living housing contract. There
was some discussion as to what happens if the Board denies the PRD, will Mr. Rogers
have to close and the residents find another place to live or will he be limited to a total of
eight (8) residents. Mr. Richard Wood, Department of Planning and Development,
explained that according to the Zoning Code, four unrelated people can live in a family
unit. Therefore, a total of eight people could live in the building, four (4) in each duplex,
without the PRD. But it could not include any kind of counselling, etc. Mr. Rogers said
it would not be feasible to maintain the building if he was not allowed to have ten (10)
people to offset the times he only has four (4) or five (5) people living there. Responding
to questions by Directors Adcock and Keck, Mr. Rogers said he was not aware of the
conditions /requirements for a boarding house, and that he was not asking for a boarding
house. Director Joyce said there seems to be a lot of confusion as to what Mr. Rogers can
do or is required to do, and suggested this be left on the calendar for second reading.
Speaking in opposition to the PRD were Mr. Redell Clark, 411 East 21st Street, and
Mrs. Maggie Hawkins, 522 East 23rd Street. Mr. Clark said the East of Broadway
Association was not trying to kick the residents out, but there were enough of those
facilities in this Ward. There are five facilities in Ward 1 that help people in one way or
another. When the Association agreed with Mr. Rogers, they did not agree on the
capacity. The Association met Monday night and rescinded its letter of agreement. They
do not want ten people there, but would agree to a total of four - two per unit. Mr. Clark
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presented a petition and letters from people opposed to the "drug transitional houses
located on Cumberland Street." Mrs. Maggie Hawkins, a resident of East of Broadway
Neighborhood, was opposed to the number of people. It is unacceptable to house even
ten people there, but eight (8) would be acceptable. After hearing Mr. Rogers describe
the facility, Director Adcock asked that staff define if this is a residence, boarding house,
duplex, or a rehabilitation center, because each has different rules and regulations.
Director Kelly moved to leave the Ordinance on second reading for April 21, 1998.
The motion was seconded by Director Joyce and unanimously adopted. Therefore, the
Ordinance was left on the calendar for second reading on April 21, 1998. (Director
Wilson suggested that the Board and Staff go out and take a look at these properties.)
At 8:15 o'clock P.M. Mayor Dailey declared a fifteen minute recess. The Board
of Directors reconvened at 8:28 o'clock P.M. with Mayor Dailey presiding and nine
Directors present. (Directors Joyce and Adcock were absent.)
The next presentation was Resolution No. 10,244, described as:
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 1999 TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP). (South Loop - Mabelvale West Road to
Alexander Road; and Mabelvale Pike - Gum Springs to Geyer Springs.)
Following the reading of the Resolution, Director Keck moved for its adoption. The
motion was seconded by Director Cazort and the Resolution was unanimously adopted
by the Board Members present.
(Directors Adcock and Joyce enrolled at 8:30 o'clock P.M.)
Mrs. Carol McCord, 5205 Blueberry Drive, had registered to speak during
Citizen Communications, but her card was overlooked. She said she is a resident of
Woodland Ridge Subdivision that was devastated by the March 1, 1997 tornado.
She said the residents met with City officials and some Board Members at the church on
Geyer Springs Road and were told a lot of things - a lot of promises were made. Now a
year later there are problems in the Subdivision - uncapped sewer lines, broken slabs that
are dangerous for children, cracked and missing sidewalks, buckled and cracked streets.
We need help. Mayor Dailey asked City Manager Cy Carney to work with neighborhood
representatives. Director Adcock noted that the Alert Team will be working in that area
for the next two weeks.
Introduced next was Ordinance No. 17,705, described as:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND LITTLE ROCK, ARK., REV. CODE
SECTION 2- 243(A)(2) (1988) TO ADD MUNICIPAL CODE CODIFICATION TO
THE LIST OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;
and the Ordinance was read the third time, having been read the first and second times on
March 17, 1998. A roll call vote was taken on passage of the Ordinance as follows:
Ayes - Directors Kelly, Adcock, Wilson, Hinton, Hodges, Cazort, Keck, Joyce, Wyrick,
Kumpuris, and Mayor Dailey - total 11; Noes - None; Absent - None. Therefore, the
Ordinance was declared PASSED.
A public hearing had been scheduled for this time and place on the request of
Black & White Cab Company for twenty -five (25) additional taxicab permits and
Capitol Cab Company's request for seventy -five (75) additional taxicab permits.
(Items 20 and 21 on the Agenda.) Mayor Dailey opened the public hearings on both
requests at 8:35 o'clock P.M. Mr. Rich Livdahl, representing Capitol Cab Company,
asked for a favorable vote for the 75 additional permits for Capitol Cab Company, stating
it was essential that they have a certain number of cabs authorized in order to have
adequate service, stating Capitol Cab A now able to increase the number of vehicles on
the street. Mr. Buck Haley, President of Capital Cab Company, distributed pictures of
the new taxicabs, all painted red, and stated that there would be an individual insurance
policy with Gateway Insurance Company in the amount of $65,000 unlimited on each
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vehicle. Capitol Cab is now located at 5714 Patterson Road, but he is looking for a new
facility to accommodate the additional vehicles. Mr. Danny Webb, representing Black
& White Cab Company, stated the company is no longer in bankruptcy, and requested
the 25 additional permits for Black & White to increase the level of service. The vehicles
would be self - insured as provided by State Statute. Director Hodges said insurance is the
most important issue dealing with this request. He said the 25 Black & White cabs would
be self - insured and that was totally unacceptable to him and he could not vote for the
additional cabs because of insurance and the claims. Director Kumpuris asked if the City
could legislatively mandate a higher level of insurance than required by State Statute for
any new taxicab permits. City Attorney Tom Carpenter was not sure, but said if that was
a concern the Board did not have to approve the permits. Director Hodges also supported
the additional permits for Capitol Cab in order to have a competitive environment.
Director Hinton wanted to make sure we are monitoring cab service in Little Rock. City
Manager Cy Carney stated a tough new taxicab ordinance was passed last year and
explained the monitoring process in place at this time. Mayor Dailey declared the public
hearing closed at 8:55 o'clock P.M. Following the lengthy discussion, no action was
taken on the proposed Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
TWENTY -FIVE (25) ADDITIONAL TAXICAB PERMITS FOR BLACK &
WHITE CAB COMPANY."
Resolution No. 10,245 was then presented, with the title being:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SEVENTY -FIVE (75) ADDITIONAL
TAXICAB PERMITS TO TAXICAB OPERATOR, CAPITOL CAB COMPANY.
(See public hearing for Black & White Cab Company and Capitol Cab Company
above.) Following the reading of the Resolution, Director Keck moved for its adoption.
Director Cazort seconded the motion. There was a subsequent motion by Director
Kumpuris, seconded by Director Keck, "to amend the Resolution to authorize 75
additional taxicab permits so long as an insurance policy with a licensed insurance
company is maintained for each cab" which was unanimously adopted. Whereupon,
the Resolution, as amended, was unanimously adopted.
Item 24 on the Agenda was a proposed Resolution, entitled:
A RESOLUTION TO REJECT ANY INFORMAL PROCESS OF CABLE
TELEVISION FRANCHISE NEGOTIATIONS WITH COMCAST AND TO
IMMEDIATELY COMMENCE THE FORMAL PROCESS, DETERMINE
COMMUNITY NEEDS, AND TO DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO FIND
THE FUNDS TO PAY FOR THIS PROCESS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
There was a lengthy discussion from 9:05 o'clock P.M. until 10:45 o'clock P.M. Director
Keck began the discussion by stating that in February, 1980 the City granted a cable TV
franchise to Riverside Cable, which has not been amended except to change the name
from Riverside to Storer to Comcast. We are still operating under the Ordinance that
expired three years ago. In October, 1997, subscribers received a third rate increase in
approximately 18 months, and the City still did not have a negotiated renewal with
Comcast. He briefly reviewed the status of the informal franchise negotiations and stated
he wanted to proceed with the formal process. He then explained what actions would be
taken during the formal process. If the City is not successful in the franchise renewal
with Comcast, then a Request for Proposals (RFP) will be drafted and Comcast will have
the opportunity to respond to it. City Attorney Tom Carpenter made a very lengthy
presentation on the history and status of the cable TV franchise. In 1994 the City hired
the firm of Arnold and Porter to provide professional assistance in negotiating the cable
franchise. Mr. William Cook, consultant with Arnold and Porter, was present and
explained what had transpired during negotiations with Comcast. In response to a
question by Director Keck, he stated that 15 year Terms are not unusual today, but we
generally like shorter terms. Also, it is not unusual for a franchise to have expired three
years or more before renewal. Responding to a question by Director Hodges, Mr. Cook
stated the City Board does not have the right to set rates. If the cable company's rates are
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at the level permitted by federal law, there is nothing the City can do. Director Hodges
and Mayor Dailey expressed concern about the 15 year term. Following the lengthy
discussion, there was a motion by Director Kumpuris to table the Resolution for two
weeks and he asked that the negotiating team be joined by Director Keck. The motion
was adopted by a voice vote of 10 ayes and 1 no (Adcock.) Therefore, the Resolution
was tabled until April 21, 1998.
The discussion of how the Board uses meeting time (Item 25) was deferred
until a later date.
The last matter to be considered was Resolution No. 10,246, entitled:
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MR. THOMAS BRANNON TO THE
RACIAL AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY COMMISSION.
Following the reading of the Resolution, Director Joyce moved for its adoption. Director
Hinton seconded the motion, and the Resolution was unanimously adopted.
City Manager Cy Carney made his Activity and Project Report, concerning the
school campus clean-up, the 1998 Neighborhood Challenge Grant Awards, relocation of
the 12th Street Neighborhood Alert Center, the 1998 City Project Reference Guide, and
the fish kill and stream pollution in West Little Rock.
There being no further business to be presented, the Board of Directors adjourned
at 10:55 o'clock P.M. to meet again in regular session on Tuesday, April 21, 1998, at 6:00
o'clock P.M.
ATTEST:
City Clerk Robbie Hancock
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L, ayor Jim Dailey
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