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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-18-98X248 Board of Directors Room City Hall - 500 W. Markham Little Rock, Arkansas August 18, 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, Hodges, Cazort, Keck, Joyce, Wyrick, Kumpuris, Kelly and Adcock - total 9; Absent - Directors Wilson - 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. Consideration was then given to the Consent Agenda which consisted of the following: (1) A motion to set the date of hearing for September 1, 1998 on the appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of the request to amend the Land Use Plan in the I -430 District from Mixed Office Commercial to Multi- family for the property located on the west side of the 2100 block of John Barrow Road. (Re: Z -6506 - appeal filed by Maury Mitchell.) (2) A motion to set the date of hearing for September 1, 1998 on the appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of the request to rezone the west side of the 2100 block of John Barrow Road from "R -2" Single Family District to "MF -18" Multi- family District. (Z -6506 - appeal filed by Maury Mitchell.) (3) Resolution No. 10,328, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN ON THE LEGION HUT ROAD PROJECT. (4) Resolution No. 10,329, described as: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, CERTIFYING LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENDORSEMENT OF ALLTEL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ARKANSAS ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM. (Various locations) (5) Resolution No. 10,330, with the title being: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A DEED TO TRANSFER PART OF LOT 29, BLOCK 3, WESTWOOD ADDITION TO MR. HERBERT ASHCRAFT IN EXCHANGE FOR A RIGHT -OF -WAY EASEMENT. (6) Resolution No. 10,331, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A DEED TO TRANSFER ALL OF LOT 127, BIRCHWOOD ADDITION TO ERIC HAYWARD AND DONNA HAYWARD IN EXCHANGE FOR A RIGHT -OF -WAY EASEMENT FOR STORM DRAINS. Minutes 249 August 18, 1998 (7) Resolution No. 10,332, described as: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A DEED TO TRANSFER THE WEST ONE -HALF OF LOT 64, BIRCHWOOD ADDITION TO DARIN A. DRENNAN AND SHERRY A. DRENNAN IN EXCHANGE FOR A RIGHT -OF -WAY EASEMENT FOR STORM DRAINS. (8) Resolution No. 10,333, with the title being: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY - CLERK TO EXECUTE A DEED TO TRANSFER THE EAST ONE -HALF OF LOT 64, BIRCHWOOD ADDITION TO NORMA J. FRISBY IN EXCHANGE FOR A RIGHT -OF -WAY EASEMENT FOR STORM DRAINS. (9) Resolution No. 10,334, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A WARRANTY DEED TO TRANSFER A CITY OWNED VACANT LOT AT 1804 PINE STREET TO MOUNT OLIVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH. (10) Resolution No. 10,335, described as: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE LITTLE ROCK BOYS CLUB TO OPERATE A COMMUNITY BASED PREVENTION PROGRAM AT THE THRASHER BOYS CLUB IN THE SOUTH END OF LITTLE ROCK. (11) Resolution No. 10,336, with the title being: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT TO SCOTT CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $83,675 FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN 850C CASE WIDE TRACK DOZER FOR THE OPERATIONS DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. (12) Resolution No. 10,337, entitled: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND ACKNOWLEDGING THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AND THE CITY OF KALUSH, UKRAINE. Upon a motion and second by Directors Adcock and Joyce, respectively, the Consent Agenda was adopted by unanimous voice vote. (Director Wyrick recused on the following billboard ordinance because her family had received a campaign contribution from the billboard industry. Therefore, she was excused at 6:10 P.M.) Item 13 on the Agenda was a proposed Ordinance described as: AN ORDINANCE TO PLACE AN ISSUE BEFORE THE VOTERS IN THE 1998 GENERAL ELECTION IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, _- ON THE QUESTION OF WHETHER TO DECLARE ALL BILLBOARDS IN THE CITY TO BE ILLEGAL; TO CAUSE THE REMOVAL OF ALL BILLBOARDS IN THE CITY NOT SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS HIGHWAY BEAUTIFICATION ACT WITHIN THREE (3) YEARS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE ORDINANCE; TO CAUSE ALL BILLBOARDS LOCATED ON STREETS AND HIGHWAYS IN THE CITY SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS HIGHWAY BEAUTIFICATION ACT TO BE REDUCED IN SIGN AREA TO A MAXIMUM 2 o, 250 Minutes August 18, 1998 SEVENTY -TWO (72) SQUARE FEET WITHIN EIGHTEEN (18) MONTHS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE ORDINANCE; PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; and the Ordinance was read the third time, having been read the first time on July 7, 1998, and the second time on July 21, 1998, with the third reading being deferred to August 18, 1998. Director Kelly read a prepared statement, in which he said he introduced the Ordinance because he wanted Little Rock to be true to its identity and he supported it because despite the efforts of previous city boards and the City Attorney, the citizens' hope for a billboard free community has not been realized. Our city streets and roadways are cluttered with billboards that rob us of our natural beauty, decrease property values and detract from the quality of life. The Board of Directors limited presentations to five minutes each side for support and opposition to be presented. Those speaking in opposition were Blake Wynne, Attorney Buddy Sutton, and Attorney Sam Perroni. Mr. Sutton said just compensation has already been decided. The City has been in court on the issue on whether just compensation includes amortization, and the court has held that amortization is not just compensation under the law and there is an injunction on the books against proceeding to take signs from scenic corridors without just compensation. Director Kelly stated the proposed Ordinance does not remove billboards from the scenic corridors, it reduces the size of billboards. Speaking in support were Michael Schrader and Ruth Bell. Mrs. Bell said the League of Women Voters of Pulaski County would like to have some resolution of this issue and would like for the City to have an election on the billboard issue. Responding to a question by Director Keck, Rev. Charles Williams said the Ministerial Coalition of Economic Development did meet with Donrey Outdoor Advertising Company, and chose 27 sites in the African American neighborhood that were sending the message of alcohol and tobacco which we felt contributed to the delinquency of children. However, we reached an agreement with Donrey that 52 billboards related to alcohol and tobacco would be removed. The Ministerial Coalition of Economic Development came up with these type recommendations that will go on the billboards. Children, obey your parents. Love your neighbor. Families pray together. Director Keck expressed concern about the ordinance going forward to a vote of the people. Our first and foremost responsibility beyond the safety of our citizens is our fiduciary responsibility and this does not bring into consideration the impact this would have on us financially. Director Adcock said she agreed with Ruth Bell. This was handled in court and that is where it should be. We need to get on with what the Judge said. We need to find out how much the billboards are worth and if we want them down, then we need to pay for them. A roll call vote was then taken on the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes - Director Kelly - total 1; Noes - Directors Kumpuris, Adcock, Hodges, Cazort, Keck, Joyce and Mayor Dailey - total 7; Voting Present - Director Hinton - total 1; Absent - Directors Wilson and Wyrick - total 2. Whereupon, Mayor Dailey announced that the Ordinance had FAILED. (See Mayor's statement below) Mayor Dailey then read a prepared statement, in which he reviewed the billboard history and asked a number of questions. He wanted a review of all the known cases, since the amendments to the Highway Beautification Act requiring just compensation, which tell how to value billboards and how these cases reached a conclusion. Then he wanted a rationally based rough estimate of what it will cost to take down billboards on scenic corridors as well as other billboards. He said the City Attorney has asked for direction. Therefore, he asked staff to answer these questions over the next 90 days and to present to the Board the most appropriate way to proceed. Director Keck said he would like for the City Manager to try to negotiate something without costly negotiation. If he can't, then let's litigate. Let's look at the different methods of appraisal being utilized around the country and see what the cost would be. The Board agreed to have the City Manager come back with some findings on these issues. (Director Wyrick re- enrolled at 6:40 o'clock P.M.) 3 Minutes August 18, 1998 251 Item 14 on the Agenda was a proposed Resolution, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH TO OPERATE A YOUTH INITIATIVE PROGRAM IN THE JOHN BARROW COMMUNITY OF LITTLE ROCK. Following the reading of the Resolution, Director Joyce referred to a Board Communication dated August 18, 1998, from City Manager Cy Carney regarding questions that were raised during the last Board meeting regarding the selection of a Youth Initiative Program (YIP) site for the John Barrow area. Director Joyce said the RFP was filed in the name of John Barrow West CDC. It was her understanding that the CDC did not exist then and still may not exist, and she wanted to make sure everything is in place. Mr. Rick Colclasure responded to Director Joyce's questions regarding the application for 501(c)3 tax status. Director Joyce felt there were others that may have submitted a proposal had they known that they only had to have made application for the 501(c)3 tax status, and not have actually received it. The RFP states that the application must include proof of 501(c)3 tax status. She felt that means you have to have the tax status. Responding to a question by Mayor Dailey, City Manager Cy Carney stated there have been at least two cases where the City accepted the RFP package where the applicant had filed for but not yet received the 501(c)3 tax status, so we have not been consistent. He has instructed staff to make sure applicants have received 501(c)3 tax status before accepting any more RFP packages. Director Adcock asked if the City is in the habit of giving money to organizations that have the 501(c)3 in a different name. She had a problem with giving money to Second Baptist for a youth home program when the 501(c)3 is in the name of a CDC. Ms. Ruth Fissel, Outpatient Clinical Therapist with Youth Home, Inc., explained the partnership of Youth Home and Second Baptist in making the proposal. Rev. Billy Simmons, pastor of Second Baptist Church, said the main concern of the church is the children in the John Barrow area. The John Barrow West Community Development Corporation (CDC) has the address of the church at 1709 John Barrow Road. Rev. Simmons said he had met with Betty Snyder and the John Barrow Neighborhood Association and will be working closely with them. Rev. Simmons responded to questions by Director Adcock and Director Joyce. Ms. Charlotte Snyder said she has the John Barrow Love Team, a group of 25 youth in the John Barrow area that meet at her home but she has received an okay from Rosedale Baptist Church to move into three rooms of the church facility. She just wanted the Board to know that there is a neighborhood that is concerned and is working with these kids. Director Kelly recommended that we deny this proposal and that we ask the Department of Community Programs to resubmit this RFP. It takes a long time to get 501(c)3 status. He then moved to withdraw the Resolution. Directors Keck and Hinton felt there was a need for more than one program in the John Barrow area and suggested organizations team up with someone that has the 501(c)3 tax status. Director Kelly again moved to reject all bids and to bid again and Director Joyce seconded the motion. Responding to Director Adcock's question as to what percentage of money goes for salaries for the directors at a YIP site, Mr. Bruce Moore, Assistant to the City Manager, responded that approximately two- thirds of the money goes for salaries for the directors. Director Adcock said the John Barrow community has proven that they have enough volunteers with the Second Baptist Church and the Neighborhood Association to oversee a program, so she hoped the City would not tie down a YIP site where two- thirds of the money was going to pay someone's salary with a little left to service the young people. Mr. Moore noted that Resolution No. 10,335 adopted in the Consent Agenda authorized a contract to operate a community based prevention program in the South End area, and we have that as a model RFP that could be used for the John Barrow area. This would be more flexible but would not exclude a YIP site. The motion to rebid was unanimously adopted. Therefore, the proposed Resolution was withdrawn. City Attorney Tom Carpenter pointed out that the Board kept referring to the 501(c)3 tax exempt status for these programs, but the City deals with a lot more organizations that have tax exempt status but not Section 501(c)3, so tax exempt status is required but not necessarily that particular Section. Ms. Sarah Spencer, Executive Director at Camp Aldersgate, which has a YIP site funded by the City of Little Rock for the last four years, said 90 percent of 4 y 252 Minutes August 18, 1998 the children come from the John Barrow neighborhood. She thanked the Board for being consistent in upholding the procedure and the process. (Director Keck was excused at 7:10 o'clock P.M.) Introduced next was Resolution No. 10,338, described as: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH UALR'S MIDSOUTH CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP AND TRAINING TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES TO THE CITY'S PIT CONTRACTEES. Following the reading of the Resolution, Director Hinton moved for its adoption. The motion was seconded by Director Kelly and the Resolution was adopted by a voice vote of 8 ayes and 1 no (Director Adcock), with two absent (Directors Wilson and Keck). Item 16 on the Agenda was a proposed Ordinance, described as: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND LITTLE ROCK, ARK. REV. CODE SECTION 18 -103 TO PERMIT THE USE OF FIREWORKS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO APPOINT THE FIRE CHIEF AS THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR ISSUING PERMITS FOR THE USE OF FIREWORKS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (An Ordinance to permit fireworks within the City Limits.) Director Cazort distributed a redrafted Ordinance in response to the telephone calls he had received regarding fireworks. This draft deletes block parties and use of fireworks on the streets, but does allow use of fireworks in backyards with the exception of bottle rockets, and does not provide for the sale of fireworks in the City of Little Rock. He then moved to amend the Ordinance as distributed, and the motion was seconded by Director Hodges. Director Adcock was concerned about the provision for shooting fireworks from 10:00 A.M. to 12:30 A.M. on July 4th and New Year's Eve. She was also concerned that the shooting of firecrackers sounds like gunfire. (Director Keck re- enrolled at 7:30 P.M.) The motion to amend the Ordinance was adopted by a voice vote of 7 ayes and 3 noes (Hinton, Wyrick, and Adcock) with 1 absent (Wilson). The Ordinance, as amended, was then read the second time. Mr. Troy Laha, Chairperson of the Southwest Little Rock United for Progress, stated that at their meeting on August 6, 1998, the issue of fireworks was brought up and no one was in favor of the Ordinance. Some issues were fire hazards, children's safety, and flashbacks for military men. He urged the Board to vote against the Ordinance. By general consent, the Ordinance, as amended, was left on the calendar for third and final reading on September 1, 1998. Consideration was then given to Ordinance No. 17,795, entitled: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE LAND USE PLAN (16,222) IN THE CENTRAL CITY DISTRICT FROM SINGLE FAMILY TO MIXED USE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: 1900 -2000 Commerce Street.) and the Ordinance was read the second time, having been read the first time on August 4, 1998. Ms. Patricia Clark, representing the East of Broadway Neighborhood Association, spoke in support of the Ordinance, stating the Association endorsed Mrs. Ellis' proposal to open a beauty shop. She is a long -time resident of the neighborhood. Director Adcock said she had no problem with this proposal but she did have a problem with opening up two blocks for commercial use. Mr. Jim Lawson, Director of Planning and Development, said normally you don't change the plan for just one lot. The key point of this is that a PUD is required, so there will be very strict controls. Director Adcock felt that since a neighborhood plan is being developed, this should wait until the plan is completed. Mr. Lawson explained that in this two block area there are houses boarded up and vacant lots. Staff feels this is a way to encourage economic development of the area and doing it in a planned way. Ms. Allice Charles, 507 East 20th Street, spoke in 5 Minutes 253 August 18, 1998 support of the Ordinance. Director Adcock asked the Board to look at the Planning Commission vote. She also felt the Board should pay close attention to what is going on in Director Wilson's ward since she is unable to attend the meetings due to illness. Responding to a question by Director Wyrick, Mr. Lawson stated that no one can do a development in these two blocks without a PUD, which is more restrictive. The rules were suspended to provide for the third and final reading of the Ordinance. A roll call vote was then taken on the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, which is recorded as follows: Ayes - Directors Wyrick, Kumpuris, Kelly, Hinton, Hodges, Keck, Joyce and Mayor Dailey - total 9; Noes - Director Adcock - total l; Absent - Director Wilson - total 1. Whereupon, the Ordinance was declared PASSED. (Director Cazort was excused at 7:55 o'clock P.M.) The next presentation was Ordinance No. 17,796, described as: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 31 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, PROVIDING FOR A DEFERRAL OF BOUNDARY STREET REQUIREMENTS FOR LITTLE ROCK POLICE ACADEMY LOCATED AT 10901 ARCH STREET; 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 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 Wyrick, Kumpuris, Kelly, Adcock, Hinton, Hodges, Keck, Joyce, and Mayor Dailey - total 9; Noes - None; Absent - Directors Wilson and Cazort - total 2. Whereupon, the Ordinance was declared PASSED. Introduced next was Ordinance No. 17,797, with the title being: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A WAIVER OF DRIVEWAY WIDTH PROVISIONS FOR CHAPTER 30 AND SPACING REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 31 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR CATA BUS TRANSFER CENTER LOCATED AT 300 E. CAPITAL AVENUE; 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 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 Wyrick, Kumpuris, Kelly, Adcock, Hinton, Hodges, Keck, Joyce, and Mayor Dailey - total 9; Noes - None; Absent - Directors Wilson and Cazort - total 2. Whereupon, the Ordinance was declared PASSED. Consideration was then given to Ordinance No. 17,798, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT WITH ETC ENGINEERS, INC., FOR LORI LANE, DEPRIEST AND CHICOT ROADS, AND YORKWOOD SUBDIVISION DRAINAGE, A 1998 REVENUE BOND PROJECT; 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 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 Wyrick, Kumpuris, Kelly, Adcock, Hinton, Hodges, Keck, Joyce, and Mayor Dailey - total 9; Noes - None; Absent - Directors Wilson and Cazort - total 2. Whereupon, the Ordinance was declared PASSED. 6 254 Minutes August 18, 1998 Mayor Dailey noted that Item 21 on the Agenda had been deferred until September 1, 1998, as noted on the Agenda Modifications. Therefore, no action was taken on the proposed Ordinance entitled: (21) AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT WITH GARVER ENGINEERS FOR PLATEAU DITCH ENGINEERING STUDY AND PHASE I CONSTRUCTION, A 1998 REVENUE BOND PROJECT. The next presentation was Ordinance No. 17,799, described as: AN ORDINANCE TO GRANT A FRANCHISE TO LYNCSTAR INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS, LLC AS A CABLE SYSTEM PROVIDER WITHIN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; PERMITTING USE OF CITY RIGHTS -OF -WAY AND AIRSPACE; 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 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 Wyrick, Kumpuris, Kelly, Adcock, Hinton, Hodges, Keck, Joyce, and Mayor Dailey - total 9; Noes - None; Absent - Directors Wilson and Cazort - total 2. The Emergency Clause contained in the foregoing Ordinance was read and adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Wyrick, Kumpuris, Kelly, Adcock, Hinton, Hodges, Keck, Joyce, and Mayor Dailey - total 9; Noes - None; Absent - Directors Wilson and Cazort - total 2. Whereupon, the Ordinance, together with the Emergency Clause, was declared PASSED. Introduced next was Ordinance No. 17,800, with the title being: AN ORDINANCE DISPENSING WITH THE REQUIREMENT OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH PULASKI COUNTY TO ADMINISTER ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL SERVICES TO LITTLE ROCK YOUTH, 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 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 Wyrick, Kumpuris, Kelly, Adcock, Hinton, Hodges, Keck, Joyce, and Mayor Dailey - total 9; Noes - None; Absent - Directors Wilson and Cazort - total 2. Whereupon, the Ordinance was declared PASSED. The Emergency Clause contained in Section 3 of the foregoing Ordinance was read and adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Wyrick, Kumpuris, Kelly, Adcock, Hinton, Hodges, Keck, Joyce, and Mayor Dailey - total 9; Noes - None; Absent - Directors Wilson and Cazort - total 2. Whereupon, the Ordinance, together with the Emergency Clause, was declared PASSED. Item 24 was a proposed Ordinance described as: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS REV. CODE SECTION 2- 243(a)(2) (1988) TO ADD ADVERTISING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES TO THE LIST OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; and the Ordinance was read the first time, and left on the calendar for second reading on September 1, 1998. 7 Minutes August 18, 1998 No one had registered to speak at the time allotted for Citizen Communications. City Manager Cy Carney gave his Activity and Project Report which consisted of a more detailed report of the Second Quarter Financial Report and a report for the just completed Environmental Youth Team work for the summer. In response to a question by Director Wyrick, City Manager Cy Carney stated he would provide the Board with a report on any proposed legislation regarding the requirement to have police officers in schools. Director Hodges commended staff on the City of Little Rock Annual Operating -- Budget. He also commented on a letter from Buck Haley, President of Capital Cap Leasing Company, which is an amazing explanation of taxicab commercial liability insurance versus the self insurance program. His suggestion was that the Board address this matter and establish procedures within the General Services Department to periodically review those taxicab companies which choose to be self - insured to insure that those companies are in fact remaining financially viable to the extent required by the state statute and to take appropriate sanctions toward those that do not meet these ongoing requirements. Responding to a question by Director Hinton regarding burned structures, Mr. Bruce Moore, Assistant to the City Manager, stated that due to new Pollution Control and Ecology regulations, the City will have to do an asbestos inspection on each burned structure; therefore, it will be October 6, 1998 before the demolition ordinance will be ready for Board action. City Manager Cy Carney stated he would have a report to the Board on City buildings that have deficiencies related to sidewalks and access ramps. There being no further business to be presented, the Board of Directors adjourned at 8:25 o'clock P.M. to meet again in regular session on Tuesday, September 1, 1998 at 6:00 o'clock P.M. ATTEST: City Clerk Robbie Hancock 8 APPROVED: - Gil ayor Jim Dailey 255