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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Little Rock1 Board of Directors' Chamber - Little Rock, Arkansas A June 19, 1967 - 7:30 P.M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Pauline G. Beeson, City-Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Winder, Menefee, Henson, and Hewitt - total 4; Absent - Directors Baldwin and Steinkamp - total 2. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Mayor Borchert. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on June 5, 1967 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as .written and summarized to the members i of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Menefee, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The following Zoning Petitions as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on June 1, 1967, were then presented: Z -2092 Petition from B. W. Edwards, by Sam Reynolds, Agent, for reclassifi- cation of property at 1623 Interstate Highway No. 30, described as Lots 7 and 8, Masonic Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, from the present "C" Two - family District to that of "E -1" Quiet Business-District. I Z -2073 Petition from Gertie Mae Berry for reclassification of property at 1400 Izard Street, described as Lot 12, Block 242, Original City of Little Rock, Arkansas, from the present "C" Two - family District to that of "F" Commercial District. Z -2093 Petition from Employers Investment Company, Inc., for reclassifica- tion of property at 1722 West Tenth Street, described as the West Half of Lots 4, 5 and 6, Block 11, Marshall and Wolfe's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; ' from the present "C" Two - family District to that of "E -1" Quiet Business District. Z -2090 Petition from Paul D. Morriss, Jr., for reclassification of property at 9000 Rosemunn brive;'described as a Tract of land in the E' E'� NE4 NE4f Section 3, ' Township 1 North, Range 13 West, Pulaski County, Arkansas; from the present "A" One- , family District to that of "C" Two - family District. Z -503 Petition from Belles Hess Super Store of Little Rock, Inc., for reclassification of property in the 4600 Block New Benton Highway, (See Petition for legal description), from the present "F" Commercial District to that of "H" Business District. There being no protests presented to the rezoning of the above described properties as recommended by the Planning Commission, Mayor Borchert requested that an ordinance to rezone said properties be placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 11,906) There was presented Ordinance No. 11,906, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: 1623 Interstate Highway No. 30; 1400 Izard Street; 1722 West 10th Street; 9000 Rosemunn Drive; 4600.Block New Benton Highway) Said ordinance was read the first time. Director Menefee moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on sdcond reading. This motion was seconded by Director Winder, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Direc June 19, 1967 - Contd. present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Winder, seconded by Director Menefee, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Winder, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Baldwin and Steinkamp - total 2. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was presented a Zoning Petition from the Trustees of Brady Home Demonstration Club of Pulaski County, Arkansas, (Z- 2088), for reclassification of a Tract of land at 8313 West Markham Street, approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission for rezoning of the Western portion of said Tract from "A" One - family District to that of "E -1" Quiet Business District; and from "A" One- family District to that of "C" Two - family District for the Eastern portion of said Tract. (See Petition for legal description). The Petitioner had requested rezoning of the entire Tract to that of "F" Commercial District, for proposed sale of the Western portion of the Tract to the United States of America for construction of a Post Office Building on the Site. Director Henson questioned what effect a Post Office Building at this location would have on the traffic pattern at the heavily travelled intersection of West Markham Street and Rodney Parham Road. Mr. Roy Sharpe, Postmaster of Little Rock, was then heard, and advised members of the Board of Directors that detailed plans for this proposed Post Office Building would not be made until the property was rezoned, but that it would be a larger building than the one proposed for the site of the Forest Park Station, would service more people and provide 36 carriers instead of 26 carriers for the Forest Park Station, and estimated that the building would contain approximately 9,000 square feet. Mr. Sharpe further stated that ample off- street parking would be provided for Post Office use and the public, and that a Post Office at this location would not create any more traffic than any other type of business. Upon question by Mayor Borchert as to a provision of the "E -1" Quiet Business classi- fication requiring a twenty -five foot set -back for planting if the property was rezoned to "F" Commercial District, Henry de Noble, Director of the Department of Community Development, stated that he would recommend that this space be utilized for parking rather than a planted area; and agreed with Mr. Sharpe's statement that the Post Office would not create any more of a traffic problem than any other type of business usage. Upon question by members of the Board of Directors as to whether the Post Office Department would accept an "E -1" Quiet Business zoning instead of the "F" Commercial classification as had been done for the Forest Park site on Kavanaugh Boulevard, Mr. Sharpe stated that the Post Office Department had very reluctantly accepted the "E -1" Quiet Business zoning on Kavanaugh Boulevard and had done so due to the residential area, and would not accept less than the "F" Commercial zoning for the proposed site on West Markham Street. Mr. Pat Powers, representing the Brady Home Demonstration Club, the Petitioners, was then heard; and stated that members of this organization had refused other offers for sale of this property in order to prevent use that would be undesirable in this area, and urged that the "F" Commercial rezoning be granted for the portion of this Tract proposed for the Post Office 1 1 �3 June 19, 1967 - Cont'd. Building. After further discussion, Mayor Borchert requested that two separate ordinances be placed on first reading, one to provide rezoning of the property at 8313 West Markham Street to that of "C" Two - family and "F" Commercial District, and one to provide "C" Two - family and "E -1" Quiet Business District. There was presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: .AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN PROPERTY AT 8313 WEST MARKHAM STREET IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: "C" Two - family for Eastern portion, and "F" Commercial for Western portion) Said proposed ordinance was read the first time, and remained on the Calendar for second reading. There was then presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN PROPERTY AT 8313 WEST MARKHAM STREET IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: "C" Two - family for Eastern portion, and "E -1" Quiet Business for Western portion) ' Said proposed ordinance was read the first time, and remained on the Calendar for second reading. There was then presented a Zoning Petition from West Markham Street Realty Company, Inc., (Z- 2091), for reclassification of property at 1121 Calhoun Street, described as Lots 9, 10, 11, and 12, Block 12, Fairgrounds Addition, from the present "B" Residence District to that of "I" Light Industrial District. Said Petition was approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on June 1, 1967, for use as a Photo Finish Laboratory. Mayor Borchert then requested that a proposed ordinance to rezone said property as stated above be placed on first reading. There was presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 1121 CALHOUN STREET IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, There was presented a Zoning Petition from W. C. McMinn (Z- 2089), for lassification of property at 1400 South Woodrow, described as Lot 8, Block 1, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Rezone from "B" Residence to "I" Light Industrial District). Said proposed ordinance was read the first time. After review of present zoning in this area, Mayor Borchert questioned if this would not be considered "spot zoning "; and if there was any Plan for this entire Block. Henry de Noble, Director of the Department of Communi- ty Development, then advised that the Planning Commission had approved rezoning of the property at 1121 Calhoun Street as requested due to it being in the Industrial area of the Municipal Airport; and that no Study or Plan had been filed at the present time for this area. Burl Rotenberry, Attorney, speaking for two adjacent property owners, was heard in protest to the proposed rezoning and stated that it was his opinion this would be considered "spot zoning" in a block of residential usage. Director Hewitt then moved that the proposed rezoning be returned to the Planning Commission for re- study and recommendation for a long range Plan for a four to five block area, and that the proposed ordinance be withdrawn from the Agenda until this recommendation was returned to the Board of Directors for consideration. This motion was seconded by - Director Winder, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was presented a Zoning Petition from W. C. McMinn (Z- 2089), for lassification of property at 1400 South Woodrow, described as Lot 8, Block 1, 4 June 19. 1967 - Cont'd. C. and P. Johnson's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, from the present "B" Residence District to that of "E -1" Quiet Business District. Said Petition was denied for rezoning to that of "E -l" Quiet Business District by the Little Rock ' Planning Commission on June 1, 1967, and approved for rezoning only to that of "C" Two - family District. Filed in connection therewith was a request to the Board of Directors for repeal of the denial of the "E -1" Quiet Business District rezoning from W. C. McMinn, the Petitioner. The courtesy of the floor was then extended to Mr. McMinn, who stated that residents in the neighborhood did not object to use of this property by him for his Real Estate and Insurance Office, and that Woodrow Street has "No Parking" and is becoming a commercial street. There being no protests presented, Mayor Borchert requested that a proposed ordinance to rezone the property to that of "E -1" Quiet Business District as requested by the Petitioner, be placed on first reading. There was presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 1400 SOUTH WOODROW STREET IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; ' (Re: From "B" Residence to "E -1" Quiet Busines District). The proposed ordinance was read the first time. Director Henson moved that the rules be suspended and the proposed ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded-by Director Hewitt, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more I of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Henson, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - None; Noes - Directors Winder, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 5; Absent - Directors Baldwin and Steinkamp - total 2. Whereupon, said proposed ordinance was declared not passed. (See Ordinance No. 11,907) Mayor Borchert then questioned Mr. McMinn, the Petitioner for rezoning of the property at 1400 South Woodrow Street to that of "E -1" Quiet Business District, if he desired to have an ordinance considered by the Board of Directors, to rezone this property to that of "C" Two - family District as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission. Mr. McMinn stated that it was immaterial to him as there was property in this area being used as Duplex property at the present time. Mayor Borchert then requested that an Ordinance as prepared for the Agenda to rezone the property at 1400 South Woodrow Street to that of "C" Two - family District be placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 11,907) There was presented Ordinance No. 11,907, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 1400 SOUTH WOODROW STREET IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Rezoning from "B" Residence to "C" Two - family District). Said ordinance was read the first.time. Motion was made by Director Hewitt that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director I _ 5 June 19, 1967 - Contd. Henson, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Winder, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then .taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors.Winder, Menefee, Henson, and Hewitt - total 4; Noes - Mayor Borchert - total 1; Absent - Directors Baldwin and Steinkamp - total 2. Whereupon., said ordinance was declared passed. There was again presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN PROPERTY;IN THE.4900 BLOCK OF WEST TWELFTH STREET IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which proposed ordinance was read the second time, having been.read the first time on June 5, 1967 in connection with a Zoning Petition from John Harvey Baird, (Z- 2081), for reclassification of property in the 4900 Block of West Twelfth Street, which Petition was approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on May 4, 1967 for re- zoning of the East 160 feet of the Tract from "B" Residence District to that of "F "' Commercial District,-and "E -1" Quiet Business District for the West 128 feet thereof. (Original request was for "F" Commercial zoning for entire Tract). The proposed ordinance to rezone said property as approved by the Planning Commission remained on the Calendar on June 5, 1967 after protests were presented, and a recommendation was made that a detailed study be made of zoning along West 12th Street from University Avenue to Battery Street due to changes in the present widening of West 12th Street. (See Minute Record Book A 72, Pages 631 -632). Mr. Ray Manor, Executive Secretary of the Gasoline Retailers Association in Little Rock, was heard in protest to the pro- posed rezoning, stating that there were too many Service Stations in this area at the present time, and that construction of an additional Station on the property proposed for rezoning to "F" Commercial District, would make it difficult for other Service . Station operators to make a profit on their business. Mayor Borchert advised Mr. Manor that the Board of Directors has no authority to restrain Trade in the City. Director Henson then moved that the rules be suspended and the proposed ordinance be placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and failed to receive the necessary two - thirds vote of the members of the Board of Directors - elect for adoption by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Winder, Menefee, - Henson, and Mayor Borchert - total 4; Noes - Director Hewitt - total 1; Absent - Directors Baldwin and Steinkamp - total 2. Whereupon, the proposed Ordinance remained on the Calendar for third and final reading. There was again presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 4920 WEST MARKHAM STREET IN THE CITY OF LITTLE CK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE CK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, Illllllwhich proposed ordinance was on third reading, having been read the first time on May 15, 1967 in connection with a Zoning Appeal for Review before the Board of Directors Henry B. Vogler, Jr., (Z- 2066), at which time public hearing was held on the tition for Review, and the proposed ordinance remained on the Calendar after motion s adopted that the Petition for rezoning the Dronezty to that of "F R June 19, 1967 - Cont1d. District be referred back to the Planning Commission for a Study to consider rezoning this entire Block at their meeting to be held on June 1, 1967. Said proposed ordinance was read the second time by request of Director Steinkamp on June 5, 1967, at which time a communication was filed from the Department of Community Development stating that action on the Zoning Petition had been deferred by the Planning Commission at their meeting on June 1, 1967 until the next regular meeting of the Commission on July 61 1967, and that the applicant, Mr. Henry Vogler, concurred in this action. (See Minute. Record Book A -2, Pages 617- 618 -633). Director Henson then moved that the proposed ordinance remain on the Calendar for third and final reading at the regular meeting of the Board of Directors on July 17, 1967, pending further recommendation from the Planning Commission after their meeting on July 6, 1967. This motion was seconded by Director Winder, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was again presented the Zoning Appeal for Review before the Board of Directors from William V. Richards, Agent for the Applicant, J. Weingarten, Inc., on action taken by the Little Rock Planning Commission on May 4, 1967, in denying a' , Zoning Petition (Z- 1113), for reclassification of property at West Markham.Street and John Barrow Road,.from the present "A" One - family District to that of "F" Commercial District for Section 1 as described in plats attached to the original Zoning Petition, and "E -1" Quiet Business District for Section 2 thereof. Said Petition for Review stated that the property owners have for several years attempted to make use of this property and had been denied rezoning previously, and feel they are entitled to the highest and best use of their property; that there is a Service Station in the center of the Tract at the present time, and due to a serious drainage and street problems, the Tract is suitable only for commercial development. The Petition further stated that the Development Plan as submitted by J. Weingarten, Inc., provides for dedication and construction in relocating John Barrow Road in accordance with the City's Master Street Plan and would alleviate a traffic and drainage problem, provide sidewalks and safety for pupils going to and from Henderson Junior High School; and requested that the rezoning request be referred back to the Planning Commission for further consid- eration,. Public hearing on the Petition for Review had been set by the Board of Directors for June 19, 1967 at their meeting on June 5, 1967; and filed with the Appeal for Review were receipts of certified letters mailed to property owners within two hundred feet of the property proposed for rezoning, advising them of the public hearing. Mayor Borchert then announced that this was the time and place for said hearing, and extended the courtesy of the floor to representatives of a large delega- tion present to be heard for and against the proposed rezoning of this property at West Markham Street and John Barrow Road, for construction and use as a Super Market and Related Shopping Center Facilities. Mr. William V. Richards, Agent for the Petitioner, was then heard and stated that this is an undeveloped Tract of land with heavy grassy underbrush and two creeks flowing through it, which would require approximately $9,000 to $10,000 per acre to develop, and thereby eliminates the feasibility of developing the Tract for residential use; and that the City had pre- viously removed this area from a proposed Parks Plan due to development costs. Mr. Richards further stated that proper screening was proposed for the portion requested for the "E -1" Quiet Business zoning fronting on John Barrow Road, and that the "F" Commercial zoning was proposed only for the central section of the Tract. Mr. Donald 7 June 19, 1967 - ContId. Blair, Supervisor for Shopping Centers for J. Weingarten, Inc., of Houston, Texas, then gave a detailed description of plans for the proposed Shopping Center; and stated that from results of a study made of this area, they had determined that there were sufficient families and need to support two Super Markets. Mr. Blair further stated that Forty Percent of business in these Centers is done after 4:30 P.M., and with ample sidewalks to be provided for this 17� acre Tract,'the Shopping Center would not create any traffic hazard for school children in this area. Mr. Paul Barnard, Jr., and Mr. Carl Knoedle, property owners'within the Tract proposed for rezoning, were also heard in favor of the rezoning, stating that this was not suitable residential property and that by providing sidewalks as proposed in the Development Plans for the Shopping Center, it would make it safer for school children. Mr. Curtis Glover, property owner in-Brookfield Addition across the street from the Tract proposed for rezoning for the Shopping Center, was heard in opposition to the rezoning, as were numerous others residing in the area, - including Mr. James Jones, Dr. Daniel Taub, Mr. Carroll Jones, Mr. Lewis Short, Mr. Frank Whitlock, Mr. Jerry Hughes, and Mr. Sanford Helt; all objecting to the proposed Shopping Center and stating that there were sufficient Grocery Markets within a One and One -half mile distance of their homes. Mrs. C. W. Yancy, Real Estate Agent and resident in the area, then advised the Board of Directors that her only interest in the rezoning was to assist owners of the property in their attempt to develop this Tract and that she had not used any method to influence other property owners in the area not to oppose the proposed rezoning, as indicated by one of the protestants. After further discussion, Mayor Borchert declared the public hearing closed, and a proposed ordinance to rezone the property as previously stated was placed on first reading. (See below) There was presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 100 BARROW ROAD IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which proposed ordinance was read the first time,. Director Menefee then moved that the proposed ordinance remain on the Calendar for second reading, and that the Zoning Appeal be referred back to the Planning Commission for further study and recommendation to the Board of Directors at their regular meeting to be held on July 17, 1967. This motion was seconded by Director Winder, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. 1 There was again presented the Petition for Review before the Board of Directors from Madison Cadillac Company, by Leon B. Catlett, Attorney, on action taken by the Little Rock Planning Commission on'May 4, 1967, in denying a Zoning Petition (Z- 2083), for reclassification of property at 1220 -22 Scott Street, described as Lots 7 and 8. Block 13, Original City of Little Rock, from the present "E" Apartment District to that of "F" Commercial District. Said Petition for Review stated that Madison Cadillac Company desires to use the property if rezoned for parking new and used automobiles in conjunction with its Cadillac Dealership; and attached thereto was a copy of the original Zoning Petition and an Affidavit stating that the only objector who appeared before the Planning Commission hearing on the application, was the Housing Authority of.the City of Little Rock. Filed in connection with the Petition. for Review was a Waiver of objection from property owners located within two hundred (200) feet of the I property proposed for rezoning, consenting to the rezoning to permit Madison Cadillac 0 June 19, 1967 - Cont'd. Company, its lessees and assigns, to pave and utilize the property for parking new and used cars. Public hearing on the Petition for Review had been set for this time and place by the Board of Directors on June 5, 1967; and Mayor Borchert then extended the courtesy of the floor to any persons desiring to be heard thereon. Mr. Leon Catlett, Attorney for the Petitioner, advised the Board of Directors that no buildings were proposed on this property, and plans were for black- topping the area for the purpose of parking new and used cars as stated above. Mr. George Millar, Executive Director of the Housing Authority of Little Rock, then advised that this property was within the "Central Little Rock Urban Renewal Project ", and the proposed rezoning did not conform to approved plans for this Project. Upon question by Mayor Borchert, Mr. Millar stated that the Housing Authority would not object to the black - topping as proposed. There being no other persons present desiring to be heard, Mayor Borchert declared the hearing closed, and requested that a proposed ordinance to rezone the property as requested be placed on first reading. There was presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 1220 SCOTT STREET IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; ' AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which proposed ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Henson that the proposed ordinance remain on the Calendar for second reading on July 31 1967. This motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. In connection with the denial by the Board of Directors on May 1, 1967 of a Zoning Petition from John E. Bailey (Z- 2072), for reclassification of property at 3018 High Street, from the present "B" Residence District to that of "F" Commercial District , which had been approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission under provisions of Act #115 of the State of Arkansas on non - conforming usage, but had been recommended for denial by the Planning Staff, the following Report was presented from the Department of Community Development as requested by the Board of Directors on May 1, 1967, relative to bottling of Spring water in a zoning classification lower than the "F" Commercial District: "Mr. Ancil M. Douthit City Manager City Hall Little Rock, Arkansas Re: Report on Spring belonging to John Bailey at 3018 High Street & Z -2072 Dear Mr. Douthit: As requested by the Board of Directors, this department along with the Little Rock Housing Authority, has investigated and studied the problem concerning Mr. Bailey's property and how he can properly use the property for a bottling plant. The Housing Authority's suggestion is that Mr. Bailey shoud con- sider purchasing the tract of land'on the South side of Roosevelt Road, between Cross and High Street, which is zoned F- Commercial and which can be possible zoned H- Business. This property can then possibly be used for the bottling plant and the water piped from the spring at 3018 High Street to the Roosevelt Road prop- erty and the flow of water would be by gravity flow. The Housing Authority Engineer has estimated that the cost of piping the water to this property would be approximately $3000. This office has found no solution to Mr. Bailey's problem. To zone it F, H, or any new zoning class would be spot zoning and would be contrary to the land use plan of the Coliseum property. Further, the Board of Adjustment does not have the authority to allow the bottling works use or the expansion of the non- conform- ing use. Yours truly, sl Agjjr .]M_,,de Noble June 19, 1967 - Cont'd. After review of the Report, Mr. John Bailey, owner of the property at 3018 High Street, There was then presented Ordinance No. 11,909, entitled: AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND VACATING A PORTION OF THOSE STREETS DEDICATED AND DESIGNATED AS "ROCKEFELLER AVENUE" AND "WEST AVENUE" IN PLAT OF ARKANSAS HEIGHTS ADDITION, PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS, AND ALLEYS RUNNING THROUGH BLOCKS 1 AND 2 OF SAID FORMER SUBDIVISION; which ordinance was read the first time, having been substituted for a proposed ordinance presented in connection with a Petition from Dawlin C. Ellis, et al., to close said streets and alleys, on which public hearing was held on March 6, 1967, with no protests being presented, and the ordinance remained on the Calendar in order that the Arkansas State Highway Department could have sufficient time to establish the centerline of West Markham Street at the-location of Interstate Highway Num. 430, to questioned by what authority he could not operate the business of bottling and sale of _ Spring water under the "F" Commercial classification when the Roc -Arc Water Company operated the same type business at 23rd and Pulaski Streets. Mr. Bailey was in that this business was being operated under non - conforming use and they would not be permitted to make any changes or alterations to this building and continue to operate under the' "F" Commercial classification. Said Report was received and filed. In connection with a proposed Resolution previously placed on the Agenda accepting an Offer of Bache & Company of New York, to purchase Little Rock Municipal Parking Authority Revenue Bonds for construction of an Underground Downtown Parking Facility known as "Capitol Place Project ", Mr. Werner C. Knoop, Chairman of the Little Rock Parking Authority advised the Board of Directors that a firm commitment had not been received from Bache & Company, and the Resolution was not ready for presentation as had been anticipated; and requested the Board of Directors to recess this meeting after other business had been disposed of, subject to call by the Mayor, in order that the Resolution could be acted upon if ready, before the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors. There was then presented Ordinance No. 11,908, entitled: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, VACATING AND CLOSING THE STREET IN BLOCKS 16 & 9, PLEASANT HILLS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; (Re: Portion of "I" Street, between its intersection with North University Avenue and its intersection with North Garfield Street) Said ordinance was read the second time, having been read the first time on June 5, 1967 in connection with a Petition from American Pioneer Life Insurance Company, Sam J. Storthz, Jr., and Lewis A. Storthz, by Associated Realty, Inc., at which time a public hearing was held and no protests were presented; and the ordinance remained on the Calendar after motion to suspend the rules for second reading failed to receive a second. Director Henson then moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by-Director Menefee, 1 and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Winder, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Baldwin and Steinkamp - total 2. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Ordinance No. 11,909, entitled: AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND VACATING A PORTION OF THOSE STREETS DEDICATED AND DESIGNATED AS "ROCKEFELLER AVENUE" AND "WEST AVENUE" IN PLAT OF ARKANSAS HEIGHTS ADDITION, PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS, AND ALLEYS RUNNING THROUGH BLOCKS 1 AND 2 OF SAID FORMER SUBDIVISION; which ordinance was read the first time, having been substituted for a proposed ordinance presented in connection with a Petition from Dawlin C. Ellis, et al., to close said streets and alleys, on which public hearing was held on March 6, 1967, with no protests being presented, and the ordinance remained on the Calendar in order that the Arkansas State Highway Department could have sufficient time to establish the centerline of West Markham Street at the-location of Interstate Highway Num. 430, to 19, 1967 - Contfd. mine necessary right -of -way in this area., The proposed ordinance remained on t alendar again on May 15, 1967 and June 5, 1967, pending notification from the sas State Highway Department concerning the requirements for right -of -way dedi- n. The substitute ordinance as read the first time provided exception for portions of the streets to be closed in Arkansas Heights Addition needed for right- of-way for the proposed Interstate Highway Number 430 at West Markham Street. Director Henson then moved that the rules be suspended and the substitute ordinance as read the first time be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the, Board of I Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous-vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Menefee, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Winder, , Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Baldwin and Steinkamp - total 2. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented a Petition from the Housing Authority of the City I of Little Rock, Arkansas, to vacate, abandon and close certain streets located in the Coliseum Urban Renewal Project, Project No. ARK R -17, which Urban Renewal Plan of the Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, was approved by Resolution No. 3,176 of the Board of Directors on July 6, 1964, and provided for the establishment of new street patterns in the said Project. The streets proposed to be closed are follows: 1. West 27th Street between Marshall and Wolfe 2. Valliere Street between Battery and Wolfe 3. West 26th Street between Schiller and Summit 4. West 26th Street between Battery and Wolfe 5. West 26th Street between Summit and Battery 6. West 31st Street between Marshall and Bishop 7. West 33rd Street from Battery to the alley west of Battery 8. West 31st Street between Wolfe and Marshall 9. West 30th Street between Summit and Schiller 10. West 27th Street between between High Street and the alley west of High Street. 11. West 31st Street between Battery Street and Wolfe Street. 12. Marshall Street from West 34th Street to a point 150 feet North of West 34th Street and Marshall Street. 13. West 27th Street between Marshall Street and Bishop Street. 14. West 31st Street between High Street and the alley west of High Street. 15. West 29th Street between Marshall Street and Wolfe Street. 16. West 30th Street between Wolfe Street and Battery Street 17. West 30th Street between Battery Street and Summit Street. 18. West 32nd Street between Battery Street and Summit Street. 19. West 29th Street between High Street and Bishop Street. 20. West 29th Street between Bishop Street and Marshall Street. 21. West 32nd Street between Summit Street and the alley west of Summit Street. Attached to the Petition and made a part thereof, was a copy of the Plat showing the streets proposed to be closed, together with exhibits showing the adjoining owners and more particular description of the several streets to be vacated in these proceedings; subject to certain easement reservations as described in detail in the Petition. (See Resolution No. 3,788 setting date for public hearing.thereon) There was presented Resolution No. 3,788, entitled: A RESOLUTION FIXING THE DATE FOR A HEARING ON A PETITION BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, TO VACATE, ABANDON AND CLOSE CERTAIN II II I II which ordinance was read the first time.. Motion was made by Director Winder that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Henson, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number June 19, 1967 - Cont'd. STREETS LOCATED IN THE COLISEUM URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT, PROJECT NO. ARK R -17, IN THE ` CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; which resolution was read in full. Director Henson moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Winder. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Winder, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Baldwin and Steinkamp - total 2. The Annual Report of the Little Rock Public Library for the year 1966 was then presented, and upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Hewitt, said Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The Annual Audit Report of the Little Rock Public Library for the year ending December 319 1966 was presented, as prepared by Russell'.Brown and Company, Certified Public Accountants. Upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Hewitt, the Audit Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was then presented Ordinance No. 11,910, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH BITUMINOUS, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,734.70 FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF GEYER SPRINGS ROAD AT THE MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD- CROSSING IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $23,734.70 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCETOF-- THE "STREET FUND TO -GEYER SPRINGS ROAD RAILROAD CROSSING PROJECT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was then made by Director Hewitt that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and adopted - by.unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Menefee, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass,,with the following result: Ayes - Directors Winder, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 5;. Noes.- none; Absent - Directors Baldwin and Steinkamp -_total 2. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Ordinance No. 11,911,_entitled: AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH P. B. PRICE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $123,584.35 FOR THE WIDENING AND IMPROVING OF A PORTION OF WEST 12TH STREET IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK - IDENTIFIED AS PHASE NO. 2; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $123958405 FROM THE.1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND TO PROJECT 65 -S -56 -WEST 12TH STREET - PHASE 2; AND FOR OTHER'PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time.. Motion was made by Director Winder that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Henson, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number June 19, 1967 - Cont1d. and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Henson, seconded by Director Hewitt, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Winder, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Baldwin and Steinkamp - total 2. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. Ordinance No. 119912 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $14,000.00 FROM THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND - PARKS TO PROJECT 92 - COMPLETION OF ZOO RELOCATION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Hewitt moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Director present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Director Menefee moved that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final read- ing, which motion was seconded by Director Henson, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds -or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Winder, Menefee, Hebsbb, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Baldwin and Steinkamp - total 2. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Ordinance No. 11,913, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FROM THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND - STREETS THE SUM OF $200.00 TO PROJECT 57 FOR THE ACQUISITION OF STREET RIGHT -OF -WAY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Henson moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, -being five.in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Winder, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Winder, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Baldwin and Steinkamp - total 2 passed. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared There was then presented Resolution No. 3,789, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING APPRAISALS AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND SITUATED IN PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS, NEEDED AND NECESSARY AS RAILROAD RIGHT -OF- WAY TO SERVE THE PORT OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Henson moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt. A roll call was had on the 1 L J II II it 19.3 June 19, 1967 - Cont'd. I motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Winder, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 5;' Noes - none; Absent - Directors.Baldwin and Steinkamp - total 2. There was presented Resolution No. 39790, entitled:, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY FOR A TEMPORARY CROSSING TO BE USED DURING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SEWER LINE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Hewitt that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Winder. The resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Winder, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Baldwin and Steinkamp - total 2. There was then presented Ordinance No. 11,914, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 30 -1, 30 -2, 30 -3, 30 -49 30 -5, 30 -71 30 -8, 30 -12 and 30 -13 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK PERTAINING TO THE SUPERVISION, REGULATION AND INSPECTION OF PLUMBING AND GAS FITTING AND THE LICENSING AND REGISTRATION OF PLUMBERS AND GAS FITTERS; ADOPTING THE STATE PLUMBING CODE AND THE SOUTHERN STANDARD GAS CODE; REPEALING ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the.first time. Filed in connection therewith were three •:. copies of the Arkansas State Plumbing Code, and the Southern Standard Gas Code, as previously filed in the office of the City Clerk. Director Henson moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Winder, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and'two- _ thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors-elect, upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Henson, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Winder, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Baldwin and Steinkamp - total 2. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 3,791, entitled: A RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND NATURAL HISTORY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: H. Lynn Wassell, Jr. and Tad Phillips - Replacing Robert N. Berry and Mrs. W. R. Stephens). Said resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Hewitt, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Winder, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Baldwin and Steinkamp total 2. - There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon notion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Hewitt, the Board of Directors recessed at 10:50 o'clock P.M., subject to call by the Mayor, as previously requested by the II II 14 II II June 19, 1967 - Cont'd. Little Rock Parking Authority for the purpose of accepting an Offer by the City for the purchase of Little Rock Municipal Parking Authority Revenue Bonds for construction of an Underground Downtown Parking Facility known as "Capitol Place Project ", if a definite commitment was received prior to the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors. ATTEST: APPROVED; % / City Clerk. Mayor. • I I I Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas July 3, 1967 - 7 :30 P.M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in reconvened session from June 19, 1967 upon call by the Mayor, with Mayor Borchert presiding, and i Pauline G. Beeson, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total Absent - Director Winder - total 1. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, Mayor Borchert stated that there had been no further development in the acceptance of an Offer by the City for the purchase of Little Rock Municipal Parking Authority Revenue Bonds for the proposed "Capitol Place Project "; or any other business to be considered by the Board of Directors prior to the regular meeting date of July 3, 1967, and that a motion was in order to adjourn the meeting of June 19; 1967. Director Steinkamp then moved that. the meeting of June 19, 1967 and reconvened meeting of July 32 1967 be adjourned to the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of July 3, 1967. This motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. ATTEST: APPROVED: City Clerk. Mayor. III II 5 Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas July 3, 1967 - 7:35 P.M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Pauline G. Beeson, City Clerk, and the following Directors.present: Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Hewitt, and Stei total 5; Absent - Director Winder - total-1. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Director Hewitt. The reading.of the minutes of the previous meeting held June 19,.1967 and reconvened meeting on July 32 1967 was dispensed with and said minutes approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon .motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Hewitt, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. In connection with a Zoning Petition from the Trustees of the Brady Home Demonstration Club of Pulaski County, Arkansas, (Z- 2088), requesting reclassification of a Tract of land at 8313 West Markham Street from the present "A" One - family District to that of "F" Commercial District; which Petition for rezoning was approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission only for "E -1" Quiet Business District for the Western portion of said Tract, and "C" Two - family District for the Eastern portion of the Tract Mr. Roy Sharpe, Postmaster of Little Rock, Arkansas, was again heard, concerning the Western portion of the Tract which the United States Post Office Department desired for the construction of a Branch Post Office in the area. Mr. Sharpe again advised the members of the Board of Directors that the Post Office Department required that the property be zoned for "F" Commercial District, and that he would work with Mr. de Noble Director of the Department of Community Development, regarding any traffic problem to the satisfaction of the City. Upon question by members of the Board of Directors, Mr. Sharpe stated that he nor an Official of the United States Post Office Department were present at the public hearing on the Petition before the Planning Commission on June 1, 1967, due to their absence from the City at that time, but that members of the Brady Home Demonstration Club who owned the property were present; and that he felt that had they been able to be heard'at that time, the Planning Commission might have reconsidere the recommendation of the Planning Staff in approving the rezoning of the Western por- tion of the Tract to that of "E -1" Quiet Business District and denying the "F" Commercial District as requested. After further discussion, Mayor Borchert requested that two proposed ordinances to rezone the property at 8313 West Markham Street as read the first-time on June 5, 19679 be placed on second reading, the first one provid- ing for reclassification from "A" One - family to that of "C" Two - family District for the Eastern portion, and "F" Commercial District for the Western portion thereof; and the second ordinance providing for reclassification from "A" One - family to that of "C" Two - family District for'the Eastern portion of the Tract, and "E -1" Quiet Business District for the Western portion thereof. (See proposed Ordinances below). There was then presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN PROPERTY AT 8313 WEST MARKHAM STREET IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF rwa LUG July 3, 1967 - Cont'd. THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: "C" Two - family for Eastern portion, and "F" Commercial for Western portion) The proposed Ordinance was read the second time, having been read the first time on June 5, 1967 and remained on the Calendar after numerous protests were presented by residents in the area. Director Henson moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 5; Noes - Director Steinkamp - total 1; Absent - Director Winder - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Henson, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 3; Noes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, and Steinkamp - total 3; Absent - Director Winder - total 1. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared not passed. There was then presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN PROPERTY AT 8313 WEST MAKRHAM STREET IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: "C" Two - family District for Eastern portion,'and "E -1" Quiet Business District for Western portion) The. proposed ordinance was.read the second time, having been read the first time on June 5, 1967, and remained on the Calendar for second reading. Director Menefee moved that the rules be suspended and the proposed ordinance be placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and failed to receive the necessary two - thirds vote of the members of the Board of Directors -elect for adoption by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin and Menefee - total 2; Noes - Directors Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 4; Absent - Director Winder - total 1. Whereupon, the proposed ordinance remained on the Calendar for third and final reading, and after further discussion with Mr. Sharpe, Postmaster, concerning the possibility of the Post Office Department accepting the "E -1" Quiet Business classification for the Western portion of the Tract at 8313 West Markham Street for the construction of a Post Office Building on this site, Director Henson moved that the rezoning of this property be referred back to the Planning Commission for further study and hearing any additional information that Post Office Officials might be able to furnish. This motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and adopted by Unanimous viva voce vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. Mr. Sharpe then advised that he doubted very much that the Post Office Department would accept ything less than the "F" Commercial_District zoning for the proposed Post Office ilding, and that they would be forced to discontinue plans for the Branch Office on this particular site. Upon question by members of the Board of Directors, Mr. de Noble Director of the Department of Community Development, advised that the Agenda for the Planning Commission meeting on July 6, 1967 had been closed and was quite heavy, and that there was a possibility that this referral of the rezoning of the property at 8313 st Markham Street might not be considered until their August 3, 1967 meeting. There was again presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE 4900 BLOCK OF WEST TWELFTH REET IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF DINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; July 3, 1967 - Cont'd. A portion of an unnamed Street lying adjacent to and East of Lots 1 and 15, Block 7, Pike Addition to the City of Little Rock, and vacation of a portion of an Alley lyin between Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 and Lots 12, 132 14 and 19, In said Block 7, Pike Addition, all as shown on the Plat of Pike Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas. Attached to the Petition was a photostatic copy of the portion of the Plat of Pike Addition, showing the Street and Alley to be vacated;-together with a Certificate from Beach Abstract and Guaranty Company stating that the signers of the Petition were the last apparent owners of record of the abutting property as described in detail in the Petition. Public hearing on said Petition had been set by Resolution No. 3,781 of the Board of Directors for this time and place; and the City Clerk then stated that notice thereof had been duly published on June 9, 1967 and June 16, 1967, advising all persons interested to be present and they would be given an opportunity to be heard. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard therein. There being no protests presented, the" public hearing was declared closed, and an.ordinance to close the above described street and alley was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 11,915) There was presented Ordinance No. 11,915, entitled: AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND.VACATING A PORTION OF AN UNNAMED STREET LYING ADJ TO AND EAST OF LOTS 1 AND 15, BLOCK 7, PIKE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, AND VACATION OF A PORTION OF AN ALLEY LYING BETWEEN LOTS 1, 2, 39 4 AND 5 AND LOTS 12, 13, 14 AND 15, IN SAID BLOCK 7, PIKE ADDITION, ALL AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF PIKE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; (See Ordinance for legal description). Said ordinance was read the first time. Motion made by Director Steinkamp'that the rules be, suspended and the ordinance be placed second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee ", and adopted by nimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number two - thirds or more -of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance then read the second time; and by unanimous-vote of the members of the Board of actors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the rd of.Directors- elect, "upon motion of Director Steinkamp, seconded by Director 3win, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance "was read the third and last which proposed ordinance was on third and final reading, having been read the first time on June 5, 1967 in connection with a Zoning Petition from John Harvey Baird, (Z- 2081), and remained on the Calendar for second reading after numerous protests were presented to the proposed rezoning of a portion of the Tract to that of "F" Commercial District for the construction of a Service Station. The proposed ordinance was read the second time on June 19, 1967, and remained on the Calendar for third reading after a motion to suspend the rules for third and final reading failed of adoption. (See Minute Record Book A -3, Page 5). The proposed ordinance was now read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Baldwin and Steinkamp - total 2; Noes - Directors Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 4; Absent - Director Winder - total 1. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared not passed. There was "again. presented the Petition from First Church of Christ, Scientist Dr. A. Bond and Alice K. Bond, representing themselves to be the sole owners of propert abutting on those portions of an unnamed Street and an Alley in Pike Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; asking the Board of Directors to vacate and abandon the following portion of said Street and Alley: A portion of an unnamed Street lying adjacent to and East of Lots 1 and 15, Block 7, Pike Addition to the City of Little Rock, and vacation of a portion of an Alley lyin between Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 and Lots 12, 132 14 and 19, In said Block 7, Pike Addition, all as shown on the Plat of Pike Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas. Attached to the Petition was a photostatic copy of the portion of the Plat of Pike Addition, showing the Street and Alley to be vacated;-together with a Certificate from Beach Abstract and Guaranty Company stating that the signers of the Petition were the last apparent owners of record of the abutting property as described in detail in the Petition. Public hearing on said Petition had been set by Resolution No. 3,781 of the Board of Directors for this time and place; and the City Clerk then stated that notice thereof had been duly published on June 9, 1967 and June 16, 1967, advising all persons interested to be present and they would be given an opportunity to be heard. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard therein. There being no protests presented, the" public hearing was declared closed, and an.ordinance to close the above described street and alley was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 11,915) There was presented Ordinance No. 11,915, entitled: AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND.VACATING A PORTION OF AN UNNAMED STREET LYING ADJ TO AND EAST OF LOTS 1 AND 15, BLOCK 7, PIKE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, AND VACATION OF A PORTION OF AN ALLEY LYING BETWEEN LOTS 1, 2, 39 4 AND 5 AND LOTS 12, 13, 14 AND 15, IN SAID BLOCK 7, PIKE ADDITION, ALL AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF PIKE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; (See Ordinance for legal description). Said ordinance was read the first time. Motion made by Director Steinkamp'that the rules be, suspended and the ordinance be placed second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee ", and adopted by nimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number two - thirds or more -of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance then read the second time; and by unanimous-vote of the members of the Board of actors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the rd of.Directors- elect, "upon motion of Director Steinkamp, seconded by Director 3win, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance "was read the third and last 1.8II II July 3, 1967 - Cont'd. the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Winder - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was again presented the Petition from Albert L. Fletcher, as Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Little Rock, representing himself to be owner of all property.. abutting both sides of a portion of "I" Street, and portions of alleys in Blocks 9 and 16, Hollenberg's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; asking the Board of Directors to vacate and close the following portions of said Street and Alleys,to -wit: A. "I" Street between the West boundary of North Harrison Street and the East boundary of North Tyler Street; i B. The South 130 feet of the alley in Block 9, Hollenberg's Addition to the City of Little Rock, which block is bounded-by North Harrison; North Tyler, and "I" aiid "J" Streets; and C.. The North 200 feet of the alley in Block 16, Hollenberg's Addition to the City of Little Rock, which block is bounded. by North Harrison, North Tyler, "I" and "H" Streets. Attached to the Petition was a certified copy of the Plat of Hollenberg's Addition, showing the portions of the street and alleys to be closed; together with a Certificate from Beach Abstract and Guaranty Company, stating that the Petitioner is the owner of all lands abutting "I" Street between North Harrison and North Tyler Streets; all lands abutting the South 130 feet of the alley in Block 9; and all lands abutting the North 200 feet of the alley in Block 16 of Hollenberg'_s Addition to the City of Little Rock, -in Arkansas. File$/connection therewith was a Protest Petition signed by 114 property . owners and residents in the area, objecting to the closing of the portion of "I" Street and alleys in Block 9 and Block 16, due to public use of the street and alleys,'and necessary to surrounding property. Said Petition stated that the 900 Block of North Tyler Street was previously closed in 1965, thereby closing off direct access South to and from "H" Street and West Markham Street; and to close "I" Street between North Harrison and North Tyler Streets would further close off access to and from Kavanaugh Boulevard, and that it would -also present additional traffic and parking problems which are now congested due to the Catholic Church and School between North Tyler and North _ Harrison Streets, besides devaluating property in the entire area. Public hearing on the Petition had been set by Resolution No. 3,782 of the Board of Directors for this time and place; and the City Clerk stated that notice thereof had been duly published on June 9, 1967 and June 16, 1967, advising all persons interested to appear and they would be given an opportunity to be heard. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were then heard. Thomas J. Bonner, Attorney for the Catholic Diocese, was heard in favor of the Petition, stating that property abutting this portion of "I" Street and the alleys proposed to be closed, had been acquired by the Diocese for the purpose of expanding the facilities of Holy Souls Catholic Church and School; that the closing of this street and alleys would come under provisions of three State Statutes for expansion of Church or School facilities, and would provide necessary space for con- struction of the new facilities and parking. Mr. Bonner stated that the closing of this portion of "I" Street would present an inconvenience to some residents in the area, ut that it would be a minor problem to be routed around this portion of "I" Street and require only a matter of minutes in time; and that all property facing North arrison Street between "H" and "I" Streets had been acquired with the exception of one at the corner of North Harrison and "H" Street, with sufficient - exception in the Ihouse `closing of the alley between this house and the Church and School property to provide . III III III 1.9 July 3, 1967 - Contfd. - access to a garage at the rear of the house. Mr. T. H. Linn of 1021 North Tyler Street, speaking for several residents in the area who were present to oppose the closing of the said street and alleys, stated that property- owners in the area had formed an improvement district to -pave various streets and provide curbing and gutter - ing in this section several years ago, and they felt it unfair to block access-to a certain extent by closing of "I" Street and the alleys as proposed, which are used by many residents in the area as well as the general public. Mr. Linn further stated that this group had not appeared before the Planning Commission at the time this was considered by the Commission, due to the fact they were not aware of the proposal to close this portion of "I" Street and the alleys or portions thereof bounded by North Harrison and North Tyler Streets, and "H" and - "J" Streets, until the notice of the Public Hearing before the Board of-Directors was published in the newspaper. Mr. Fletcher Jackson, speaking for the property owners at 1015 North Tyler Street, stated that due to the high grade of the alley in Block 9 at "J" Street, it was necessary to use the South end of the alley at "I" Street for access to this property for parking purposes at the rear; and that the sewer line running North down this alley was now at grade level, making it impossible to lower the grade at this end of the alley. Mr. Joe Stover of 1005 North Taylor Street, was also heard in protest, stating that "I" Street was a heavily travelled street off of Kavanaugh Boulevard with stop signs on each side of the intersecting streets; and even though his family were members of Holy Souls Church, he opposed the closing of this street and that it would not only incon- venience residents in the area but would devaluate property. Mr. George Irwin of 1101 North Taylor Street questioned what effect the closing of this portion of "I" Street would further complicate parking and traffic to and from the Church and School in the surrounding areas, to which Mr. Bonner replied that sufficient parking space would be required in the approval by the City of the proposed plans for the new construction. Mr. Charles Flory of 1116 North Tyler and Mr. Webster Jones, 3501 Kavanaugh Boulevard were also heard opposing the closing of this portion of "I" Street and the alleys in - Blocks 9 and 16 of Hollenberg's Addition. Upon question by members of the Board of Directors, Mr. de Noble, Director of the Department of Community'Development, advised that there were no legal requirements that a hearing be held before the Planning Com- mission on street or alley closures, and that the Department routinely checks with the I various Utilities,and Sanitation and Fire Departments of the City; and that no objec- tions had been raised on this particular closing. There being no further persons desiring to be heard, the public hearing was declared closed and Mayor Borchert I requested that a proposed Ordinance closing said street and alleys be placed on first. reading. There was presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE FOLLOWING STREET AND ALLEYS IN HOLLENBERG'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS: "I" STREET BETWEEN NORTH HARRISON AND i NORTH TYLER STREETS, THE SOUTH 130 FEET OF THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 9 AND THE NORTH 200 FEET OF THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 16; which proposed ordinance was read the first time. Director Steinkamp moved that the rules be suspended and the proposed ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. Directors Henson and Mayor Borchert expressed a desire to further study the proposed closures of the street and alleys. A roll call was then had on the motion to suspend the rules for secondireading of the proposed } III OR July 3, 1967 - Cont'd. ordinance, with the motion failing to receive the necessary two - thirds vote of the members of the Board of Directors -elect for adoption, by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, and Steinkamp - total 3; Noes - Directors Henson and Mayor Borchert - total 2; Absent - Director Winder - total 1; Present and Not Voting - Director Hewitt - total 1. Whereupon, the proposed ordinance remained on the Calendar for second reading. There was again presented the Petition from the Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Little Rock Land Company, hereinafter referred to as "Petitioners ", representing themselves to be the owners of all lands adjoining certain streets and alley proposed to be closed, asking the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to vacate, abandon and close the following streets and an alley, subject to easements now in effect, if any, for utility lines: West 7th Street between the East -West Expressway and Arthur Street; That portion of the North -South alley located in Block 2, Huffman's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, between the North right -of -way line of the East -West Expressway and the South right -of -way line of West 7th Street; Arthur Street between the North right -of -way line of the East- West Expressway and a point 310 feet South.;bf West 5th Street;,and Garfield Street between the East -West Expressway and West 7th street, all in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas. Attached to the Petition was a Plat of the area, showing the portions of the streets and alley to be closed. Public hearing on the Petition had been set for this time and place by Resolution No'. 3,783 of the Board of Directors; and the City Clerk stated that notice thereof had been duly published on June 9, 1967 and June 16, 1967, advising all persons interested to appear and they would be given an opportunity to be heard. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard therein. Mr. Duane King, representing the'Little Rock Land Company, stated that they had joined with the Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock on the Petition due to the fact that they owned a portion of land adjoining the Housing Authority land included in the University Park Urban Renewal Project. Mr. Joseph Kaufman, Contractor and Builder, was heard in protest to the proposed closing of the above described streets and alleys, stating that this would create a problem by trucks hauling dirt from the Mall Shopping Center under construc- tion on University Avenue at Fifth Street; and questioned the portion being included that was not actually in the University Park Plan for this area, owned by the Little Rock Land Company. Mr. Cliff Giles of the Housing Authority of Little Rock, then advised members of the Board of Directors that the small portion now owned by the Little Rock Land Company was not in the original University Park Plan as previously approved by the Board of Directors, but that this was a small triangular strip adjacent to the Project and it would be advantageous' to include it with the closing of these streets within the University Park Project. After further discussion and there being e no other persons present desiring to be heard on the matter, Mayor Borchert declared the public hearing closed, and a proposed ordinance to close the said streets and alley was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 11,916) There was presented Ordinance No. 11,9160 entitled: AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING WEST 7TH STREET BETWEEN THE EAST -WEST EXPRESSWAY AND ARTHUR STREET, A PORTION OF THE NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY IN BLOCK .2, HUGGMAN'S ADDITION, BETWEEN THE EAST -WEST EXPRESSWAY AND WEST 7TH STREET, ARTHUR STREET July 3, 1967 - Cont'd. BETWEEN THE EAST -WEST EXPRESSWAY AND A POINT 310 FEET SOUTH.OF.WEST 5TH STREET, AND GARFIELD STREET BETWEEN THE EAST -WEST EXPRESSWAY -AND WEST 7TH STREET, ALL IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Henson then moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be-placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin,_ Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 5; Noes - Director Steinkamp -_total 1; Absent.- Director Winder - total 1. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Henson that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third_and, final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 5; Noes - Director Steinkamp - total 1; Absent - Director Winder - total 1. The ordinance was then read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Winder - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. The emergency section, being Section 4 of Ordinance No. 11,916 was read, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Winder - total 1. There was then presented Ordinance No. 11,917, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $265.00 FROM THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND TO PROJECT 65 -5 -56 (12TH STREET).TO BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING CERTAIN DAMAGES OCCASIONED TO IMPROVEMENTS ON ABUTTING-PROPERTY; AND FOR OTHER III PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the-first time. Director Menefee moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on .second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or e of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Hewitt, the.rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes none; Absent - Director Winder - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. I There was presented Resolution No. 3,792, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO KENTUCKY METALS PRODUCTS COMPANY FOR STAINLESS STEEL WIRE CLOTH TO BE USED AT THE FOX AND WOLF DENS AT THE LITTLE ROCK ICIPAL ZOO; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; ch resolution was read in full. Director Menefee moved that the resolution be 0 pted, which motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp. A roll call was had on the tion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes — Directors Baldwin, , Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; bsent - Director Winder - total 1. 21 22II July 3, 1967 - Cont'd. Resolution No. 3,793 was then presented, entitled: I A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF B. F. GOODRICH COMPANY FOR FIRE HOSE TO BE USED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Menefee that the i resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Winder - total 1. There was presented Resolution No. 3,794, entitled: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH PULASKI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR CERTAIN BITUMINOUS AND ASPHALT MATERIALS FOR THE PURPOSE OF STREET AND OTHER PUBLIC AREA RESURFACING IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. - Director Steinkamp moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Henson; and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson., Mayor Borchert, Hewitt; and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Winder - total 1. There was presented Resolution No. 3,795, entitled: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE TO T. H. EPPERSON OF THE IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED UPON CERTAIN PARCELS OF PROPERTY HERETOFORE PURCHASED FOR USE BY THE PORT AUTHORITY IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: 7 Parcels on East 30th Street). Said resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Menefee, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; - Absent - Director Winder - total 1. There was presented Ordinance No. 11,918, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SURVEYING AND ENGINEERING WORK NECESSARY IN PLANNING THE PUBLIC PARKING AND TRAFFIC FLOW IN, AROUND AND NEAR WAR MEMORIAL PARK; APPROPRIA- TING THE SUM OF $2,000.00 TO DEFRAY THE EXPENSE OF SUCH SURVEYING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES; AND-FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Menefee moved that the rules be • suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by I Director Henson, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Director Menefee moved that the rules.again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final read- , ing. This motion was seconded by Director Henson, and adopted by unanimous vote of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more ers of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance the following result: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Lthe ewitt, and Steinkamp•- total 6; Noes -none; Absent - Director Winder hereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. II II II A 1 1 July 3, 1967 - Cont'd. There was then presented Ordinance No._ 11,919, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE BY QUITCLAIM DEED OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY SITUATED IN SALINE COUNTY, ARKANSAS; which ordinance was read the first -time. Filed in connection therewith was a Resolutio as adopted by the Board,of Commissioners of the Little Rock Municipal Water Works on June 23, 1967, stating that this land was acquired originally.in the construction of a water supply lake in Saline County,-and is no longer needed for that purpose due to the water supply lake constructed later in Pulaski.County, Arkansas; and requesting the Board of Directors on behalf of the_City of Little Rock, to approve the sale of said lands to Mehloco, Inc. Director Menefee moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the-.second time. Director Menefee moved that the rules be suspended and the•ordinance be placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by.Director Hewitt, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six -in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the third and last time, and th Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt; and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Winder - .total 1.• Whereupon, sai ordinance was declared passed. - There was presented Resolution No. 3,796, entitled: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK TO BE USED FOR RIGHT -OF -WAY IN 65TH STREET; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Hewitt moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent_- Director Winder - total 1.- There was then presented Ordinance No. 11,920,-entitled: AN ORDINANCE CONDEMNING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE PROPOSED WEST 12TH STREET RIGHT -OF -WAY TO -BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF WIDENING AND IMPROVING SAID WEST 12TH STREET INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION STORM,DRAINAGE FACILITIES; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE PROPER CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS TO CARRY OUT THE INTENT AND PURPOSE HEREOF;.AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; ch ordinance was read the first time. Director Steinkamp moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by irector Hewitt, and adopted by unanimous -vote of the members of the Board of Directors sent, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of rectors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Director Steinkamp that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final .ding. This motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and adopted by unanimous vote the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the inance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, July 3, 1967 - Cont'd. Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Winder - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. The emergency section, being Section 3 of Ordinance No. 11,920 was read, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Winder- total 1. Ordinance No. 11,921 was presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUB - SECTION (a) OF SECTION 39 -79 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SAME PROVIDING FOR PERMITS FOR CURB LOADING ZONES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance.was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Menefee that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Henson, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Henson, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third -and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee,. Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Winder - total 1. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 3,797, entitled: A RESOLUTION CONCURRING WITH THE PORT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK TO EXERCISE AN OPTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN REAL-PROPERTY IN PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS TO BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAILROAD RIGHT -OF -WAY SERVING THE PORT OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Parcel No. 14). The resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Steinkamp, seconded by Director Menefee, the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Winder - total 1. There was then presented Resolution No. 3,798, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING HARDY L. WINBURN, JR. AS A MEMBER OF THE LITTLE ROCK PORT AUTHORITY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Reappointment). Said resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director efee, seconded by Director Hewitt, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes Directors. Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Winder - total 1. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Menefee, the Board of Directors ecessed at 10:00 o'clock P.M., subject to call by the Mayor. TTEST: _ APPROVED: City Clerk. Mayor. 1 25 Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas July 17, 1967 - 7:30 P.M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in reconvened session from July 39 1967 with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Pauline G. Beeson, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Baldwin, Menefee, and Steinkamp - total 3; Absent - Directors Henson and Hewitt - total 2: (Director Ray Winder deceased July 14, 1967). There being a_quorum present and it being so announced, Mayor. Borchert stated that there had been no further business presented to be considered by the Board of Directors prior to the regular meeting of the Board of Directors on :.this date; and that a motion was in order to adjourn the meeting of July 3, 1967. Director Menefee moved that the meeting of July 3, 1967 be adjourned to the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of July 17, 1967. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present.. ATTEST: City Clerk. VED APPRO 3 Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas July 17, 1967 - 7:35 P.M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Pauline G. Beeson, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Baldwin, Menefee, and Steinkamp - .total 3; Absent - Directors Henson and Hewitt - total 2. (Ray Winder,.Director Position No. 1 Deceased July 14, 1967) There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the.following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Mayor Borchert. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on July-3, 1967 and reconvened meeting of July 17, 1967, was dispensed with and said minutes approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Baldwin, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. Mayor Borchert then presented the following Resolution: IflIII Resolution No. 3,799, entitled: A RESOLUTION IN COMMEMORATION OF RAY WINDER 26 July 17, 1967 - Cont'd. which resolution was read in full. Director Baldwin moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 4; Absent - Directors Henson and Hewitt - total 2. There was then held a minute of silent prayer in memory of Director Ray Winder. Mayor Borchert then extended the courtesy of the floor to Werner C. Knoop, Chairman of the Little Rock Parking Authority in connection with a proposal by the Parking Authority and a group of Downtown Merchants to construct an Underground Parking Facility, to be'known as "Capitol.Place ". Mr. Knoop advised members of the Board of Directors that he had no report to give on the Project at this time, but requested that the Mayor read a communication addressed to him from the Board of Commissioners of the Little Rock Municipal Water Works, regarding a resolution adopted June 3, 1967, in response to a request that surplus funds of the Water Department be made-available to guarantee payment for issuance of'Revenue Bonds to finance the Project. Said communication was then read as follows: "July 14, 1967 Honorable Martin Borchert, Mayor City of Little Rock Little Rock, Arkansas Dear Sir: Today the Parking Authority of the City of Little Rock appeared before this Board and requested that we made a statement regarding a resolution adopted June 3, 1967, in response to a previous request that surplus funds of the Water Department be made available to guarantee payment of bonds for Capitol Place. The need for a statement arises from published information not consistent with the resolution we adopted. We want to assure you that the above mentioned resolution was passed in good faith. Yours very truly, LITTLE ROCK MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS s/ Houston Burford Chairman Lawson L. Delony Vice- Chairman Jack Pickens Secretary- Treasurer" Mr. Knoop then requested that the above communication be made a matter of record of the minutes of this meeting, and officially filed. Whereupon, said communication was received and filed by the City Clerk. The following Zoning Petitions as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on July 6, 1967, were then presented: Z -1143 Petition from G. L. Dishongh for reclassification of property at 1506 Cumberland Street, described as Lots 9, 10 and North One -half of Lot 8, and East 107 feet of Lot 7, Block 19, Original City of Little Rock; from the present "D" Apartment District to that of "E -1 -0 Nursing and Lodging District. Z -867 Petition from W. R. Meeks, Agent for Presbyterian Village, Inc., for reclassification of property in the 8900 Block of Rodney Parham Road, described as Lots 1, 2, 3, Glennhaven Subdivision; from the present "A" One - family District to that of "E -1" Quiet Business District; and Lots 4 through 11,Glennhaven Subdivision, from the present "A" One - family District to that of "D" Apartment District; and an additional Tract in Section 35, Township 2 North, Range 13 West, from the present "A" One - family A July 17, 1967 - Cont'd. District to that of 11E -1 -A" Nursing Home, Lodging; and Undertaking District. Z -2094 Petition from Gus E. Spickes for reclassification of property at 5103 West.34th Street, described as part of Block 13, Intercity Addition to the City of Little Rock, (See Petition for legal description); from the present "A" One - family District to that of "I" Light Industrial District. +Z -2107 .Petition from Eugene L. Lewis, Jr., Agent, for reclassification of property at-7612 and 7618 Geyer Springs Road, described as the South 100 feet of North 200 feet of West 200 feet of East 230 feet of Tract 8, Home Acres; and the South 100 feet of North 300 feet of West 200 feet of East 230 feet of Tract 8, Home Acres; from the present "A" One - family District to that of "F" Commercial District. There being no protests presented to the rezoning of the above described properties, an Ordinance to rezone said properties was placed on first reading. There was presented a, proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: 1506 Cumberland Street; 8900 Rodney-Parham Road; 5103 West 34th Street; and 7612 and 7618 Geyer Springs Road). Said proposed ordinance was read the first time; and remained on the Calendar for second reading. In connection with a Zoning Petition from Hill and Dale, Inc. (Z- 1910), approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on July 6, 1967, for reclassification of property in Breckenridge Business Addition to the City of Little Rock in the 10200 Block of Rodney Parham Road, from the present "E -1" Quiet Business District to that of "F" Commercial District, as previously placed on the Agenda for the consideration of the Board of Directors, William S. Mitchell, Attorney for the Petitioner, requested that said Petition be withdrawn from the Agenda until the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors on August 7, 1967. Request was granted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was again presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 1121 CALHOUN STREET IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which proposed ordinance was on second reading, having been read the first time on June 19, 1967 in connection with a Zoning Petition (Z- 2091), from West Markham Realty Company for reclassification of Lots 9, 109 11, 12, Block 12, Fairgrounds Addition, from the present "B" Residence District to that of "I" Light Industrial District, as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on June 1, 1967. After verbal protests were presented to the proposed rezoning of this property on June 19, 1967, the proposed rezoning was referred back to the Planning Commission for restudy and recommendation for a long range plan for a four to five block area, and the proposed ordinance was withdrawn from the Agenda until this recommendation was returned to the Board of Directors for consideration. Filed at this time was a communication from Henry M. de Noble, Director of the Department of Community Development, with the following report: "The Planning Commission at its meeting of July 6, 1967 re- affirmed its approval of the Housing Authority's preliminary land use map for the East End General Neighborhood'Renewal Plan, and did re- affirm its approval of the requested rezoning 2'7 28I July 17, 1967 - Cont'd. from "B" Residence District to "I" Light Industrial District at 1121 Calhoun Street, Zoning Case No. Z- 2091 ". Burl Rotenberry, Attorney representing a group of residents in the area adjacent to the property proposed for rezoning who were opposing, stated that he had no further presentation to make other than that made to the Board of Directors on June 19, 1967, that in his opinion this would be "spot zoning" in a residential area. Upon question by-members of-the Board of Directors, Henry de Noble, Director of the Department of Community Development, stated that the Planning Com- mission considered this proper zoning for this area due to it being adjacent to the Municipal Airport property and other Industrial usage as previously approved in the preliminary land use map for the East End "General Neighborhood Renewal Plan. The proposed ordinance was then read the second time, and remained on the Calendar for third and final reading. There was again presented a• proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 100 BARROW ROAD IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which proposed ordinance was on second reading, having been read the first time on June 19, 1967 in connection with a Zoning Appeal for Review before the Board of Directors from William V. Richards, Agent for the Applicant, J. Weingarten, Inc., on action taken by the Little Rock Planning Commission on May 4, 1967, in denying a Zoning Petition (Z- 1113), for reclassification of property at West Markham Street and John Barrow Road, from the present "A" One - family District to that of "F" Commercial District for Section 1 as described in plats attached to the original Zoning Petition, and "E -1" Quiet Business District for Section 2 thereof, for construction of a Super Market and Related Shopping Center Facilities. Public hearing was held on the Zoning Appeal for Review before the Board of Directors on June 19, 1967; and after numerous protests were presented to the proposed rezoning, the Case was referred back to the Planning Commission for further study and recommendation to the Board of Directors for their meeting on July 17, 1967. (See Minute Record Book A -3, Pages 6 and 7). Filed at this time was a communication from Henry de Noble, Director::of the Department of Community Development, with the following report: "The Planning Commission at its meeting on July 6th re- affirmed its recommendation of denial of Zoning Case No. Z -1113, J. Weingarten - Donald Blair, 100 Barrow Road for a change of zoning classification from "A" One - family District to "E -1" Quiet Business and "F" Commercial District. This action was originally taken at the Planning Commission meeting of May 49 1967 ". Mr. William V. Richards, Agent for the Petitioner, again stated as on June 19, 1967, that the Development Plans for the proposed Shopping Center would correct a bad drainage problem in this entire area and provide needed sidewalks; and due to the high develop- ment cost it was not feasible to plat the Tract into individual lots for residential development. Mr. Donald Blair of J. Weingarten, Inc., was again heard, stating that it had been determined that there was a need for this Shopping Center according to a previous study made, and that there would be ample landscaping and screening provided. Mr. Carl Wright of Brookfield Addition which is opposite the property proposed for rezoning, opposed the rezoning for construction of the proposed Shopping Center; and Mr. Curtis Glover introduced Dr. Daniel Taub, who represented other residents and property owners in Brookfield Addition who were opposing the rezoning. Dr. Taub I� 111111129 July 17, 1967 - Cont'd. stated that they had purchased their homes with the opinion that the surrounding property would remain "A" Residential, -and that it would be unfair to approve the Commercial Zoning across from this Subdivision.- After'further discussion, the proposed ordinance to rezone the property at 100 Barrow Road was read the second time, and remained on the Calendar for third reading. There was presented a Zoning Appeal for Review before the Board of Directors of the City-of Little Rock from Lora Marling,_by.Steele Hays, Attorney, on the denial by the Little Rock Planning Commission for the reclassification of property situated on the North side of West Markham Street at the corner of Palm Street, described as Lots 12 and 13, Block 6, Elmhurst Addition, from the present "B" Residence District to that of "E -1" Quiet Business District. The Petition for Review stated that the above described- property�is situated near the center of a completely business and commercial area extending over a mile in length from Elm Street to McKinley Street along West Markham, and directly across West Markham Street from a.Sta -te Office Building under construction -. Director Baldwin moved that s public hearing be set on the Petition for Review for Monday, August 7, 1967 at -the regular meeting of the Board of Directors at 7:30 o'clock P.M. in the Board of Directors Chamber. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. Director Henson was enrolled. There was then presented Ordinance No. 11,922,- entitled: AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, OF A "TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS PART OF TRACT N0, 4. SOUTHWEST CITY COMMERCIAL SUB- DIVISION TO PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS, WHICH-LAND IS CONTIGUOUS TO THE PRESENT CITY LIMITS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Filed in connection therewith was a copy of the Pulaski County Court Order approving the annexation as petitioned'by-Eagle Properties, Inc., dated May 312 1967, together with a Plat of the area to be annexed; and a communication from Henry M. de Noble, Director of the Department of Community Development, stating that the Planning Commission at.its meeting on July 6, 1967 recommended the annexation of this" Tract in connection-with Zoning Case No. Z -2105 of Eagle Properties, Inc., for reclassification of property at 7703 Geyer Springs Road from "A" One - family District-to that of "F" Commercial District for the purpose of the construction of a drive -in Banking facility, which Petition was approved subject to the proposed annexation of this Southwest City Commercial Subdivision by the City of Little Rock. Director Menefee moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Henson, and adopted by unani- s vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of present, being five in number and two - thirds or more-of the members of the of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Baldwin, rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The and No vote was then taken upon the question,:Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result eing as follows: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee,.Henson, Mayor Borchert, and teinkamp - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hewitt - total 1. Whereupon, id ordinance was declared passed. July 17, 1967 - Cont'd. The emergency section, being Section 2 of Ordinance No. 11,922 was read, and was adopted by the following roll call voter Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hewitt - total 1. There was then presented the Zoning Petition from Eagle Properties, Inc., by John P. Gill, Attorney (Z- 2105), for reclassification of property at 7703 Geyer Springs Road, described as a Part -of Tract No. 4,:Southwest City Commercial Subdivision as annexed by Ordinance No. 11,922 of the Board of Directors; from the present "A" One- family District to that of "F" Commercial District for the construction of a Bank Teller's Window. Said Petition was approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on July 6, 1967, subject to the Tract being annexed to the City of Little Rock. There being no protests presented to the proposed rezoning of the above described property, an Ordinance to rezone the Tract as requested was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 11,923) There was presented Ordinance No. 11,923, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 7703 GEYER SPRINGS ROAD IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by-Director Steinkamp that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Henson,.and-was. adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Director Steinkamp moved that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and adopted by unanimous vote of the.members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - none; Absent.- Director Hewitt - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Resolution No. 3,800, entitled: RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN INDUSTRIAL BUILDING FOR THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK'IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TO BE OCCUPIED BY THE ARMSTRONG RUBBER COMPANY; which resolution was read in full. Director Steinkamp moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hewitt - total 1. There was presented Ordinance No. 11,924, entitled: AN ORDINANCE` AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT AND AN EQUIPMENT LEASE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS AS LESSOR AND THE ARMSTRONG RUBBER COMPANY, A CONNECTICUT CORPORATION, .AS LESSEE, IN SUBSTANTIALLY -THE FORMS AND WITH SUBSTANTIALLY THE CONTENTS -SET FORTH IN AND MADE A PART OF THIS ORDINANCE; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF SAID LEASE INSTRUMENTS; PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS 1 31 July 17, 1967 - Cont1d. RELATING THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; which ordinance was read the first time. It was then stated that a copy of the form of Lease Agreement was on file in the office of the City Clerk. Director Steinkamp moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The 6rdinance was then read the second time. 'Director Steinkamp moved that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on -third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hewitt - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. The emergency section, being Section 6 of Ordinance No. 11,924 was read, and was adopted by the following roll Ball vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hewitt - total 1. There was presented Ordinance No. 11,9259 entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS UNDER ACT NO'. 9 OF THE FIRST EXTRAORDINARY SESSION OF THE SIXTY- SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS, APPROVED JANUARY 21ST, 1960s AS AMENDED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING PERMANENT FINANCING OF THE COST OF SECURING AND DEVELOPING INDUSTRY (THE PARTICULAR INDUSTRIAL PROJECT IS DESCRIBED IN THE ORDINANCE); AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A -TRUST INDENTURE SECURING THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING TO SAID INDUSTRIAL PROJECT, THE CONSTRUCTING THEREOF AND THE FINAN.M THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; which ordinance was read the first time. It was then stated that a copy of the Trust Indenture as made a part of this Ordinance had been filed in the office of the City Clerk. Director Steinkamp moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Henson, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in numbe and-two-thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - el=ect.,- ,The'.or_dinance-,j was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Henson that the rules be sus- pended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconds by Director Steinkamp, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp- _ total 5; Noes - none;' Absent - Director Hewitt - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. The emergency section, being Section 7 of Ordinance No. 11,925 was read, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor'Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - 32 July 17, 1967 - Conttd. Director Hewitt - total 1. Ordinance No. 11,926 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS UNDER AMENDMENT NO. 49 TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECURING AND DEVELOPING INDUSTRY WITHIN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which ordinance was read the first time. It was then stated that a copy of the Trust Indenture as made a part of this ordinance was on file in the office of the City Clerk. Motion was then made by Director Steinkamp that the rules be suspended and the ordi- nance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Henson, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Director Menefee moved that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Henson, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the third and last time, - and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hewitt - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. The emergency section, being Section 9 of Ordinance No. 11,926 was read, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hewitt - total 1. Director Henson was excused. There was again presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE FOLLOWING STREET AND ALLEYS IN HOLLENBERG'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS: "I" STREET BETWEEN NORTH HARRISON AND NORTH TYLER STREETS, THE SOUTH 130 FEET OF THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 9 AND THE NORTH 200 FEET OF THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 16; which proposed ordinance was on second reading, having been read the first time at the public hearing on a Petition from Albert L. Fletcher, as Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Little Rock, to close the above described street and alleys; and remained on the Calendar after numerous protests were presented at that time on July 3, 1967, and a motion to suspend the rules to place the ordinance.on second reading failed of adoption by roll call vote. (See Minute Record Book A -3, Pages 18 -19). Additional protests to the closing of said street and alleys were presented by Pete Wiggins, Attorney representing Mrs. J. B. Parker of 1020 North Harrison Street; and Mrs. Margaret Morrison of 714 North Tyler Street. Mrs. Morrison stated that it would present a problem in delivering her children to school due to the fact that North Tyler Street in the 900 block between "H" and "I" Streets had previously been closed by the Catholic Diocese. Mr. Warren Carpenter of 1009 North Polk Street, was also heard in protest to the proposed closing; and presented a communication to the Board of Directors stating among other things, that "I" Street is the only street running east and west in this area that has sidewalks from Kavanaugh west to Tyler street and is in constant use during school terms by students from Forest Heights Junior High School, Hall high, 33 July 17, 1967 - Cont'd. Fair Park Elementary School, Pulaski Heights Junior High,-Holy Souls Elementary School, Mount St. Mary's, and Catholic High; and that during winter months when there is snow and ice this street is clear for traffic from eight to thirty -six hours prior to any other East -West street in the area, including "H" Street due to the hilly terrain. Said communication further •stated that a recent traffic count on "I" Street did not present a true count due to the fact that it was taken during the week and vacation period without taking into corisideratiori the large volume of school traffic, both public and parochial, and also Church traffic; and requested that the Petition to close this portion of "I" Street be withdrawn until other streets be improved to compensate for loss of this street. Said communication was received and filed, and the proposed ordinance was'read the second time and "remained on the Calendar for third and final reading. There was again presented the Petition from the Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock,-Arkansas, to vacate, abandon and close certain streets located in the Coliseum Urban Renewal Project, Project No. ARK R =17, which Urban'Renewal Plan ws.s approved by Resolution No. 3,176 of the Board of Directors on July 6, 1964, and provided establishment of new street patterns in 'the said Project. Public hearing on the Petition was set by Resolution No. 3,788 of the Board of Directors for this time and place, to close the following named streets, to -wit: 1. West 27th Street between Marshall Street and Wolfe Street. 2. Valliere Street between Battery and Wolfe Street. 3. West 26th Street between Schiller Street and Summit Street. 4. West 26th Street between Battery and Wolfe Streets. 5. West 26th Street between Summit Street and Battery Street. 6. West 31st Street between Marshall Street and Bishop Street. 7. West 33rd Street from Battery Street to the alley West of .Battery Street. 8. West 31st Street between Wolfe Street and Marshall Street. 9. West 30th Street between Summit Street and Schiller Street. 10. West 27th Street between High Street and the alley West of High Street. 11. West 31st Street between Battery Street and Wolfe Street. .12. Marshall Street from West 34th Street to a point 150 feet North of West 34th Street and Marshall Street.* 13. West 27th Street between Marshall Street and Bishop Street. 14. West 31st Street between'High Street and the alley West of High Street. 15. West 29th Street between Marshall Street and Wolfe Street. 16. West 30th Street between Wolfe Street and Battery Street. 17. West 30th Street between Battery Street and Summit Street. 18. West 32nd Street between Battery Street and Summit Street. 19. -West 29th Street between High Street and Bishop Street. 20. West 29th Street between Bishop Street and Marshall Street. 21. West 32nd Street between Summit Street and•the alley West-,.of Summit Street. The City Clerk then stated that notice of said public hearing had been duly published on June 28, 1967 and July 5, 1967, advising all persons interested to appear and they would-be given an opportunity to be heard. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard therein. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wright questioned Mr. George Millar, Executive Director of the Housing Authority of Little Rock, as to whether certain alleys in this area would remain open to allow access to their property at 3011 Wolfe Street if these streets.were closed. Mr. Millar reviewed the Plat of the Coliseum Area Project, and assured them that these alleys would remain open and sufficient access would be left available to their property. Mr. W. E. Bryan of 3024 Bishop Street was heard in protest to the closing of West 31st Street in this area, stating that he operated an Auto Repair Shop on the property where he had maintained his home for a number of years with his Mother,. and where he also.towed and stored wrecked cars; and that due to the high grade of other streets this would force him to either buy a wrecker for this service or go out of business. After lengthy discussion and review of pictures of his 172 1967 - Cont'd. t rty made by him in 1937, and recent pictures of the property as made by the ng Authority, and there being no other persons desiring to be heard, Mayor ert declared the public hearing closed and an ordinance to close the above described streets was placed on first reading. There was presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING CERTAIN STREETS LOCATED WITHIN THE COLISEUM URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT, PROJECT NO. ARK R -17, IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which proposed ordinance was read the first time; and remained on the Calendar for second reading. There was presendte a Petition from St. Vincent Infirmary, requesting the closing of the following streets in the City of Little Rock, all of which are located on the grounds of St. Vincent Infirmary in Hansen's Subdivision of Lot 99 Adams and Plunkett's Subdivision of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4, Section 6, Township 1 North, Range 12 West, Pulaski County, Arkansas: (a) West 4th Street from the East line of South Pierce Street to the East line of South University Avenue (formerly Hayes Street). (b) South Pierce Street from the North line of West 4th Street to the North line of West 5th Street. (b) South Grant Street from the North line of West 4th Street to the North line of West 5th Street. Said Petition stated that these streets have never in fact been opened or constructed, nor have they been used-by the public for a period of five years or for any -other period, and that the Petitioner is the owner of all property abutting the streets to be closed. Attached thereto was a certified copy of the Plat of said Subdivision; and a Certificate from Beach Abstract and Guaranty Company stating that St. Vincent Infirmary is the last apparent owner of the abutting property to the streets proposed to be closed. (See Resolution No. 3,801 setting date for public hearing on Petition). There was presented Resolution No. 3,801, entitled: i A RESOLUTION FIXING A DATE FOR HEARING ON A PETITION TO CLOSE WEST FOURTH STREET, SOUTH PIERCE STREET AND SOUTH GRANT STREET IN HANSEN'S SUBDIVISION OF LOT 9, ADAMS AND PLUNKETT'S SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER, SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS; which resolution was read in full. Director Menefee moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the i motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 4; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Henson and Hewitt - total 2. There was then presented Resolution No. 3,802, entitled: A RESOLUTION FIXING THE DATE FOR A HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING THE SOUTH 116.45 FEET OF THE NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY LOCATED WITHIN i BLOCK 84, ORIGINAL CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR CENTRAL LITTLE ROCK URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT, PROJECT ARK R -12; which resolution was read in full. Filed in connection therewith was a communication from Charles M. Taylor to George Millar, Executive Director of the Housing Authority of Little Rock, advising that he and James Penick of Worthen Bank had recently executed an agreement with Worthen Bank and Trust Company-in which Worthen provides L35 NF k July 17, 1967 - Cont1d. an alternate route in�the closing of this public alley to serve the rear of his property and in which he agreed,to the closing of the south part of the present public alley in Block 84. Motion was then made by Director Steinkamp that the resolution as read be adopted, which motion Y Director Menefee. A roll call was had was seconded b on the motion and the resolution was adopted'by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 4; -Noes - none; Absent - Directors Henson and Hewitt -- total 2. The Comparative Statement of Income Account Report from the Little Rock Municipal Water Works for the month of May, 1967, containing Operations Statement, Number of Customers by Classification, Statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements, and Status of Cash and Charges to Capital Accounts, was then presented. Upon motion of Director Steinkamp, seconded by Director Menefee, said Report was received and filed by unanimous viva voce vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. I A'Report on the status of Right -of -Way acquisition on Phase 1 of the widening of Sixty -fifth Street was then given by Charles Oldham, Real Estate Officer for the i City of Little Rock. Mr. Oldham advised that he had made every effort to obtain a commitment on dedication of Right -of -Way from the remaining property owners on-Phase 1 of widening Sixty -fifth Street to four lanes between Interstate No. 30 and Lancaster Road, and estimated the cost to be approximately $752000.00 as set by the individual property owners and not appraisers, with one property owner stating that he would dedicate the necessary right -of -way if the City would commit itself to widening of Sixty -fifth Street to four lanes for the entire three phases from Interstate No. 30 to the New Benton Highway. Mr. Ancil Douthit, City Manager, recommended that the property desired for dedication of Right -of -Way be appraised and-the City proceed with acquisition for the anti -re Phase of widening Sixty -fifth Street to four lanes, with additional construction costs -to be appropriated from unappropriated surplus funds. Director Steinkamp recommended that the City of Little Rock-through-the Board of Directors commit itself to widen-Sixty-fifth Street the entire length from Interstate No. 30 to the New Benton Highway, and that the City Manager be authorized to proceed with acquisition of Right -of -Way, if necessary by condemnation. Directors Baldwin and Menefee stated that they would not be willing to-commit the City on the widening of this thoroughfare without knowing the approximate cost of Right -of -Way and if suffi- cient funds would be available for the Project. After further discussion, Director Steinkamp moved that Garver and Garver be instructed to advertise and take bids'on Phase III of the Sixty -fifth Street Widening from Geyer Springs Road to the New Benton Highway as presented to the Board of Directors at the Agenda meeting on July 12; 1967; and that Mr. Douthit be authorized to acquire necessary Right -of -Way. This motion was seconded by Director Menefee,'and adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 4; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Henson and Hewitt - total 2. Director Steinkamp then moved that the Board of Directors commit themselves for the four lane construction of Phases One, Two, and Three for the widening -of Sixty -fifth Street. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and failed"of adoption by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Baldwin, Mayor Borchert, and- Steinkamp - total 3; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Henson and Hewitt - total 2; Present and Not Voting - Director Menefee - total'l. Director Steinkamp then requested that this matter be presented for consideration of the Board of Directors at the next regular Agenda meeting. II III III 36111 l July 17, 1967 - Cont'd. i There was then presented Resolution No. 3,803, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACTS ON BIDS FOR VARIOUS ITEMS OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TO BE USED BY VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF THE -CITY OF'LITTLE ROCK; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Traffic and Parks Departments). Said resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Menefee, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 4; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Henson and Hewitt - total 2. Resolution No. 3,804 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR CLEARING AND GRUBBING APPROXIMATELY 79 ACRES FOR THE GOLF COURSE IN HINDMAN PARK; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Menefee moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: .Ayes.- Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp -- -total 4; Noes - none; Absent - -� Directors Henson and Hewitt - total 2. There was presented Resolution No. 3,805, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WHARF STRUCTURES, GRADING AND DRAINAGE STRUCTURES AT THE PORT OF LITTLE ROCK; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF SAID CONTRACT PRICE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; - which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the resolution be adopted. This motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 4; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Henson and Hewitt - total 2. There was then presented Resolution No. 3,806, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MANAGER OF THE LITTLE ROCK SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM. TO MAKE APPLICATION IN THE NAME OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, FOR A FEDERAL GRANT UNDER PUBLIC LAW 660, AS AMENDED, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re_: Construction of certain sewage transmission and treatment facilities). Said resolution was read in full. Director Menefee moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 4; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Henson and Hewitt — total 2. Resolution No. 3,807 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING INTENT TO UTILIZE RECEIPTS FROM THE SALE OF PICTURE POSTCARDS AT THE LITTLE ROCK MUNICIPAL ZOO IN THE - PURCHASE AND CARE OF ANIMALS AT SAID ZOO; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Baldwin, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, and.Steinkamp - total 4; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Henson and Hewitt - total 2. There was then presented Resolution No. 3,808, entitled: A RESOLUTION CHANGING THE NAME OF GUM SPRINGS PARK TO BENNY CRAIG PARK; AND IFOR OTHER PURPOSES; July 17, 1967 - Cont1d. which, resolution was read in full. Filed in connection therewith was a communication from the Pulaski Business Men's Association addressed to Mayor Borchert, requesting that the new Playground being developed fr6m lands acquired and known as Gum Springs Park, be named in honor of the late Benny Craig, Sports Announcer for the Colonial Baking Company and outstanding citizen in the community and known to sports fans and athletes in and around the.State of Arkansas. Said communication stated that this was the unanimous decision of this organization by its Board of Directors, and that they would like-the privilege of installing an appropriate plaque in commemoration of this beloved citizen we have just lost. Director Baldwin then moved that the resolutio- as read be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 4; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Henson and Hewitt - total 2. There was presented Resolution No. 3,809, entitled: A RESOLUTION CONCURRING WITH THE PORT AUTHORITY IN ITS RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT THE OFFER OF SALE FROM MARY J. RAINES AND SAMUEL L. RAINES OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY SITUATED IN LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, TO BE USED FOR INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE PORT OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Menefee moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 4; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Henson and Hewitt - total 2. invalid by Arkansas Supreme Court). (Attempt by City to condemn property ruled Resolution No. 3,810 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN AMENDMENT TO PROJECT NO. 03- 00002, HINDMAN PARK, TO THE BUREAU OF OUTDOOR RECREATION, DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; ' (Re: Construction of Hindman Park Golf Course and Recreational Area). Said resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Steinkamp, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 4; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Henson and Hewitt - total 2. There was presented Resolution No. 3,811, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK A CONTRACT FOR THE PAYMENT OF CERTAIN SUMS OF MONEY IN LIEU OF TAXES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Armstrong Rubber Company Project - Certain lands, buildings, and equipment). Said resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Steinkamp, seconded by Director Menefee, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 4; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Henson and Hewitt - total 2. There was presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $65,643.92 FROM THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND TO HINDMAN PARK, PROJECT 65 -P -76; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; 11111which proposed ordinance was read the first.time; and remained on the Calendar for second reading. O 3'7 July 17, 1967 - Cont'd. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of.Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Menefee, the Board of Directors adjourned at 10:30 o'clock P.M. to meet again on Monday, August 7, 1967 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. ATTEST: "� `Aj. 1�jeeS.o,.✓ City Clerk. APPROVED: Mayor. Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas August 7, 1967 - 7:30 P.M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Pauline G. Beeson, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 5; Absent - none. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation'was given by Director Henson. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on July 17, 1967 was dispensed with and said minutes approved as written and summarized to the.members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Hewitt, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was presented Ordinance No. 11,927, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: 1506 Cumberland Street,(Z- 1143); 8900 Rodney Parham Road, (Z -867); 5103 West 34th Street, (Z- 2094); and 7612 -7618 Geyer Springs Road, Z- 2107). Said ordinance was read the second time, having been read the first time on July 17, 1967 in connection with Zoning Petitions as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission.on July 6, 1967. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp, and adopted by unanimous vote-of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was II II 39 August 7, 1967 - Cont'd. There was then presented Ordinance No. 11,9280 entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 1121 CALHOUN STREET IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was on third and final reading, having been read the first time on June 19, 1967 in connection with a Zoning Petition, (Z- 2091)9 from West Markham Realty Company for reclassification of Lots 9, 10, 11, 12, Block 12, Fairgrounds Addition, from the present "B" Residence District to that of "I" Light Industrial District, as approved by the Little'Rock Planning Commission on June 1,1967; and after protests were presented the rezoning was.referred back to the Planning Commision for restudy and recommendation for a long range plan for a four to five block area The Report from the Planning Commission was returned to the Board of Directors on July 17, 1967, stating that the Planning Commission at its meeting of July 6, 1967 re- affirmed its approval of the Housing Authority's preliminary land use map for the East End General Neighborhood Renewal Plan, and did re- affirm its approval of the requested rezoning from "B" Residence District to "I" Light Industrial District at 1121 Calhoun Street, Zoning Case No. Z -2091. After protests were again presented, the ordinance was read the second time and remained on the Calendar for third and final reading. (See Minute Record Book A -3, Pages 27 -28). Burl Rotenberry, Attorney representing residents in the area opposed to the rezoning, then advised the Board of Directors that he had no further objections to present other than those presented on previous occasions, and that it would require five to ten years for the Housing Authority to develop this area as proposed in their Urban Renewal Project. Sam Reynolds, Real Estate Agent, then advised the Board of Directors that the Little Rock Planning Commission had twice approved this rezoning, and that a firm planned immediate employment for fifteen to twenty persons for film processing if the property was rezoned; and requested the Board of Directors to pass this ordinance to rezone this property as requested. The ordinance was then read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Ordinance No. 11,929, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 100 BARROW ROAD IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKAN- SAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY'OF LITTLE'ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was on third and final reading, having been read the first time on June 19, 1967 in connection with a Zoning Appeal for Review befo re the Board of Directors from William V. Richards, Agent for J. Weingarten, Inc., on action taken by the Little Rock Planning Commission on May 4, 1967, in the denial of a Zoning Petition, (Z- 1113), for reclassification of property at West Markham Street and John Barrow Road, from the present "A" One-:family District to that of "F" Commercial District for Section 1 as described in plats attached to the original Zoning Petition, and "E -1" Quiet Business District for Section 2 thereof, for construction of a Super- market and Related Shopping Center facilities. Public hearing was had on the Zoning Appeal for Review before the Board of Directors on June 19, 1967, and after numerous protests were presented, the Case was referred back to the Planning Commission for (III � 40II August 7, 1967 - Contd. further study and recommendation to the Board of Directors; and was returned to the Board of Directors on July 17, 1967 with the following report: "The Planning Commis- sion at its meeting on July 6th re- affirmed its recommendation of denial of Zoning Case No. Z -1113, J. Weingarten - Donald Blair, 100 Barrow Road for a change of zoning classification from "A" One - family District to "E -1" Quiet Business and "F" Commercial District. This action was originally taken at the Planning Commission meeting of May I 4, 1967 ". After numerous protests were again presented on July 17, 1967, the ordinance was read the second time and remained on the Calendar for third and final reading. (See Minute Record Book A -3, Pages 28 -29). William J. Richards, Agent for J. Weingarten, Inc., then introduced Mr. Stanford Alexander, Vice President of J. Weingarten, Inc., who advised the Board of Directors that they had no further pre- sentation to make concerning the rezoning than previously presented; and requested the consideration of the Board of Directors in passing this ordinance to rezone this Tract as requested. Upon question by Mayor Borchert, Dr. Daniel Taub, representing residents in Brookfield Addition who had previously protested the proposed rezoning, I stated that they had nothing further to add to previous protests. Henry de Noble, Director of the Department of Community Development, upon question by Mayor Borchert, I stated that the Development Plans for this proposed Shopping Center had carried the approval of the Planning Commission, but not the proposed rezoning. The ordinance was then read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - Director Henson - I total 1; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. The following Zoning Petition as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commis- sion on July 6, 1967 was then presented: Z -1910 Petition from Hill and Dale, Inc., for reclassification of property in Breckenridge Business Addition, being the 10200 Bloci of Rodney Parham Road, (See Petition for legal description), from the present "E -1" Quiet Business District to that of "F" Commercial District for use as a Drive -in Bank facility. There being no protests presented to the rezoning, an ordinance to rezone said Tract was placed on , first reading. (See Ordinance No. 11,930) There was presented Ordinance No. 11,930, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 10200 BLOCK RODNEY PARHAM ROAD IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Steinkamp moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Hewitt, the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said I llordinance was declared passed. 71 III 1 August 7, 1967 - Cont'd. in Elmhurst Addition, with 73 residents having signed a protest to the proposed re- zoning, and that it was their desire to have this Addition extending from Markham Stree to Lee Avenue, and Ash Street and Monroe Street remain residential; and that any com- mercial zoning would increase already heavy traffic along West Markham Street. Mrs. Ann Thompson of 114 Beechwood, was also heard in protest to the proposed rezoning, and stated that she was opposed to any commercial rezoning in Elmhurst Addition. After further discussion, the hearing was declared closed; and a proposed ordinance to rezone the property at Markham and Palm Streets to "E -1" Quiet Business District was placed on first reading. There was presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 100 NORTH PALM STREET IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, INAND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; There was again presented the Zoning Appeal for Review before the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, from Lora Marling, by Steele Hays, Attorney, �. on the denial by the Little Rock Planning Commission for the reclassification of property situated on the North side of West Markham Street at the corner of Palm . Street, described as Lots 12 and 13, Block 6, Elmhurst Addition, from the present "B" Residence District to that of "E -1" Quiet Business District. The Petition for Review stated that the above property is situated near the center of a completely business and commercial area along West Markham Street, and directly across West Markham Street from a State Office Building under construction. Public hearing on the Petition for Review had been set by the Board of Directors for this time and place; and attached thereto was an Affidavit from Steele Hays, Attorney for the Petitioner, stating that on July 25, 1967 notice was given in writing of the time, place and date of the hearing before the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock on the aforesaid Petition to owners of property within 200 feet of the Petitioner's property who were registered as objectors at the initial Planning Commission meeting, together with copies of said notice by certified letter and receipts of same, and a copy of the original Zoning - Petition as denied by the Planning Commission. Mayor Borchert then extended the courtesy of the floor to persons present who desired to be heard 'on the Petition for Review of the proposed rezoning. Steele Hays, Attorney for the Petitioner, was heard in favor of the rezoning; and advised the Board of Directors that the residences now located along a three block area on West Markham Street between Beechwood and Monroe Streets are not suitable for residential pruposes, and that the property owners are not getting the true value from their property. Mr. Hays stated that this property is situated between other commercial property and that the new State Health Building is under construction across Markham Street; and that this particular residence faces West Markham Street at the 4700 Block and not 100 North Palm - Street as stated by the Little Rock Planning Commission. Mr. J. H. Atkinson of 210 Palm Street, who had previously filed a protest to the rezoning on behalf of residents in Elmhurst Addition, was then heard. Mr. Atkinson stated that he had been a resident and property owner in Elmhurst Addition for 44 years, and quoted excerpts from a decision of the Arkansas State Supreme Court upholding the County Court for denial of a proposed rezoning on two lots at Beechwood and West Markham Street approximately two blocks distant and 111also in Elmhurst Addition. Mr. Atkinson further stated that there are 251 residences in Elmhurst Addition, with 73 residents having signed a protest to the proposed re- zoning, and that it was their desire to have this Addition extending from Markham Stree to Lee Avenue, and Ash Street and Monroe Street remain residential; and that any com- mercial zoning would increase already heavy traffic along West Markham Street. Mrs. Ann Thompson of 114 Beechwood, was also heard in protest to the proposed rezoning, and stated that she was opposed to any commercial rezoning in Elmhurst Addition. After further discussion, the hearing was declared closed; and a proposed ordinance to rezone the property at Markham and Palm Streets to "E -1" Quiet Business District was placed on first reading. There was presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 100 NORTH PALM STREET IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, INAND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; 42 August 72 1967 - Cont'd. which ordinance was read the first time. Director Steinkamp moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Director Menefee moved that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unani- mous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two: thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Noes - Directors Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - °none;°./ ~ Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Absent - none. Whereupon, the proposed ordinance was declared not passed. There was then presented a Petition for Review before the Board of Directors from John P. Gill, Attorney for the Petitioner, on action by the Little Rock Planning Commission denying the rezoning of property at 711 Battery Street from Western Realty Company, Inc., (Z- 1060), described as Lot 31 Block 10, Faust's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, from the present "C" Two - family District to that of "E -1" Quiet Business District, on July 6, 1967. Filed with the Petition for Review was a copy of the original Zoning Application, together with excerpts from the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Commission on that date showing the Staff recommendation for denial to be that a majority of this property lies within the proposed East -West Expressway right -of -way. Said Petition stated that there were no persons present at the public hearing before the Planning Commission to register objections; and that the aforesaid property cannot reasonable be used for residential purposes, that its highest and best use is for commercial purposes as permitted in an "E -1" Quiet Business Dis- trict; and the refusal of the Planning Commission to approve a reclassification of this property on the basis that it may some day be needed for right -of -way purposes by the City and State Highway Departments is unreasonable and arbitrary and amounts to taking property for public purposes without just compensation. Director Menefee moved that a public hearing on the Petition for Review be set for the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors on Monday, August 21, 1967 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. in the Board of Directors Chamber, City Hall. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was presented a Petition for Review before the Board of Directors from Edward Lester, Attorney for Financial Equity Corporation, acting as agent for the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, on action taken by the Little Rock Planning Commis- sion on July 6, 1967 denying their Application for rezoning property located at 6725 West Markham Street, (Z -947), described as Part of the SW4 NE'-4. Section 1, Township 1 North, Range 13 West in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas; from the present "D" Apartment.District to that of "E -1" Quiet Business District, for construction of one Physician's Office Building and a Clinic. The Notice of Appeal,to the Board of Directors stated that at the hearing before the Little Rock Planning Commission the Petitioner presented a detailed development plan calling for the construction of two ` buildings meeting the requirements of an "E -1" Quiet Business District on the lands described in the Petition for rezoning, and an offer to execute a Covenant providing for the use and development plan for the said property to be approved by the Little I� I 43 August 7, 1967 - Cont'd. Rock Planning Commission, a copy of said instrument being attached hereto styled Modification of Covenant, marked Exhibit C. Said Appeal further stated that by an instrument styled Certificate of Amendment of a" previous Covenant, the Little Rock Planning Commission approved'construction on the lands an•office structure in lieu of an apartment complex, provided that such structure not exceed three stories in height; and that a change in the use of the subject property for the construction of two office i structures not exceeding two - stories in height does not materially change the use of, the property or affect the surrounding neighborhood, and that the Planning Commission was arbitrary in refusing to grant the Application for Rezoning subject to the filing of the Modification of Covenant. Director Baldwin then moved that a public hearing before the Board of Directors be set for the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors on Monday, August 21, 1967 at 7:30 o'clock'P.M. in the Board of Directors' Chamber, City Hall. This motion was seconded by Director Henson, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. Director Steinkamp then requested that a proposed Ordinance which was on the ' Agenda for third and final reading to close "I" Street between North Harrison and North Tyler Streets, the South 130 feet of the Alley in Block 9 and the North 200 feet of the Alley in Block'16, Hollenberg's Addition to the City of Little Rock, by Petition from Albert L.Fletcher, as Bishop of -the Catholic Diocese of Little Rock, be withdrawn until the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors•on August 21, 1967. Mr. Ancil Douthit, City Manager, then stated that the Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock had requested that a proposed Ordinance to close certain streets located within the Coliseum Urban Renewal Project No: ARK R -17 in the City of Little Rock, which proposed ordinance was on second reading, be withdrawn from the Agenda until the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors on August 21, 1967. There was again presented the Petition from St. Vincent Infirmary, represent- ing itself to be the owner of all property abutting certain streets in the City of tittle Rock, all of which are located on the grounds of St. Vincent Infirmary in Hansen's Subdivision of Lot 9, Adams and Plunkett's Subdivision of the West 112 of the Northwest 1/4, Section 6, Township 1 North, Range* 12 West, Pulaski County, Arkansas; requesting the closing of the following streets, to -wit: (a) West 4th Street from the East line of South Pierce Street to the East line of South University Avenue (formerly Hayes Street). (b) South Pierce Street from the North line of West 4th Street to the North line of West 5th Street. (c) South Grant Street from the North line of West 4th Street to the North line of West 5th Street. Said Petition stated that these streets have never in fact been opened or constructed, nor have they been used by the public for a period of five years or for any other period; and attached thereto was a certified copy of the Plat of said Subdivision showing the streets proposed to be closed, and a Certificate from Beach Abstract and Guaranty Company stating that St.'Vincent Infirmary is the last owner of record of the abutting property. Public hearing on said Petition was set by Resolution No. 3,801 ' of the Board of Directors for this time and place; and the City Clerk stated that due — Notice thereof had been published on July 20, 1967 and July 27, 1967, advising all per - sons interested to appear and they would be heard on the Petition. There being no protests presented to the Petition, an Ordinance to close the above described streets was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 11,931) -W II 44 Au August 7, 1967 - Cont'd. There was presented Ordinance No. 11,931, entitled: AN ORDINANCE VACATING WEST FOURTH STREET, SOUTH PIERCE STREET AND SOUTH GRANT STREET IN HANSEN'S SUBDIVISION OF LOT 9, ADAMS AND PLUNKETT'S SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST , HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER, SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Hewitt moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Hewitt that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Henson, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance I was then read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Ordinance No. 11,932, entitled: AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING THE SOUTH 116.45 FEET OF THE NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY LOCATED WITHIN BLOCK 84, ORIGINAL CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE CENTRAL LITTLE ROCK URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT, PROJECT ARK R -12; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Public hearing on the ordinance had been set by Resolution No. 3,802 of the Board of Directors for this time and place; and filed in connection therewith was a Plat showing the alley proposed to be closed, and a communication from Charles M. Taylor stating that he and Worthen Bank and Trust Company had recently executed an agreement in which Worthen Bank provides an alternate route for access to his property in the area and in which he agreed to the closing of the South part of the present public alley. The City Clerk then stated that notice of the , public hearing on the closing of this alley as previously described, had been duly published on July 20, 1967 and July 27, 1967, advising all persons interested to appear at this time and place and they would be given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Mr. George Millar, Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock, advised the Board of Directors that Consent for closing this portion of said alley from Charles M. Taylor, and William L. Terry for the Terry Estate, property owners in said Block 84, Original City, had been filed for recording in the Circuit Clerk's office of Pulaski County; and that an alternate route for access to their property had been agreed upon. There being no protests presented to the closing of this alley, Director Hewitt moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read ' the second time. Motion was made by Director Menefee that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of III I� II 45 August 7, 1967 - Contd. Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and_last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as - follows: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes.- none; Absent - none. Whereupon., said ordinance was declared passed. (See Resolution No. 3,813 Deeding closed portion to Housing Authority There was then presented a Petition. from Hebron Baptist Church, and Kelton Brown Packing Company, representing themselves to be the owner's of all property abut- ting upon a street platted as Harlan Street adjacent to tracts 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 of Hopson and Sachs Suburban Tracts Plot No..l in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; asking the Board of Directors to vacate and abandon said street, as fully described in said Petition and which has not been used by the public as a street for a period of five years. Attached thereto was a certified copy of the Plat of that portion of Hopson & Sachs Suburban Tracts Plot No. 1 showing the street proposed to be closed, and a Certificate from Beach Abstract and Guaranty Company stating that the signers of the Petition are the last apparent owners of record of said property as stated in the Petition. (See Resolution No. 3,812.setting date for Public Hearing) There was presented Resolution No. 3,812, entitled: ' RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE PETITION TO VACATE HARLAN STREET IN HOPSON AND SACHS SUBURBAN TRACTS PLOT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which resolution was read in full. Director Baldwin moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented Resolution No. 3,813, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A QUITCLAIM DEED CONVEYING TITLE TO THE LANDS COMPRISING THE SOUTH 116.45 FEET OF THE NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY LOCATED WITHIN BLOCK 84, ORIGINAL CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE CENTRAL LITTLE ROCK URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT, PROJECT NO. ARK R -12; which resolution was read in full. Upon question by Mayor Borchert, George Millar, Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, stated that he would make a supreme effort to obtain grants -in -aid for the value of this alley in Block 84, Original City, closed by the City by Ordinance No. 11,932 on this date. Mayor Borchert then requested Mr. Millar to file a letter of this intent with the City. Director Steinkamp then moved that the resolution as read be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented Ordinance No. 11,933, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE CLAIM OF RICHARD L. RANNIGER IN THE AMOUNT OF ' $469.72 FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE TO HIS VEHICLE ARISING FROM A COLLISION WITH A CITY OWNED VEHICLE; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Menefee, that 'the, '.rules =be 'suspended ° and - the - 'ordinance placed on second M _ III 1-Y7—II M August 7, 1467 - Contd. reading, which motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Director Menefee moved that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp, and adopted by unani- mous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented a Report from Henry de Noble, Director of the Department of Community Development, and Julius Breckling, Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Little Rock, making the following recommendations concerning the parking situation at War Memorial Park at the time of major football games: (1) To use certain portions of War Memorial Golf Course for parking of automobiles for major football games. (2) Charging a fee for parking of automobiles within the entire War Memorial Park for major football games. (3) To approve a program for improvements consisting of streets, parking lots, and sidewalks within War Memorial Park. Said Report listed other major Cities and the amount of fees charged for parking at Football Stadiums by each; estimated income to be derived from said parking fees to be handled by a private concern to collect fees and supervise parking within the Park; and expenses to be involved and estimated excess funds per game that can be applied to maintenance and improvements. Director Steinkamp stated that the City encouraged people to come into the City for shopping,and to charge a parking fee for football games might be objectionable to persons living outside the City and could hurt the merchants, that what is good for the merchants is good for Little Rock. Director Henson stated that if football fans were not charged for parking, the expense of pro- viding necessary parking and repairs to damage by cars parking on the Golf Course would cut revenues for other services in the City; and it was his opinion that the City did not have funds for these improvements without charging a fee for parking for major football games. Henry de Noble, Director of the Department of Community Development, advised the Board of Directors that the proposed improvements would provide curbs and gutters, parking lots that could be used for other recreational purposes when not being used for parking, and also change the traffic flow in the Park during football games. Mr. de Noble further advised that due to the loss of approximately 5,000 parking spaces caused by construction of the new State Health Building on West Markham Street East of the Park, and with additional stands constructed at the Stadium, this would increase he number of cars parking within the Park for the games, making it necessary to tilize portions of the Golf Course for this purpose, which at times is being done; nd to place the parking area under the supervision of a private concern, this would elease many Police personnel for duties in other areas of the City, and that the atter of charging a fee for parking had been approved by members of the Stadium ommission. Director Menefee stated that charging for parking at major football games s not anything new and is done in many Cities; and that revenue derived from these ees would provide needed funds for improving and beautifying the Park. Upon question 47 August 7, 1967 - Cont'd. by Director Steinkamp as to whether Phase One of Areas One and Two of the Report could be ready for parking by the date of the first football game of 1967 if started immediately, Mr. de Noble stated-that it was doubtful that this could'be done by the first game but could be completed in time Pot ehe second game of the season. After further discussion, Director Steinkamp presented two motions as follows: (1) That we authorize construction of Phase One of Areas One and Two immediately; and (2) That we do not charge to park. These two motions failed to receive a second. Director Steinkamp then made a substitute motion, That we not charge parking fees at War Memorial Park at any time. This motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and failed of passage by the following roll call vote: Ayes --.Directors Baldwin, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 3; Noes - Directors Menefee, Henson, and Mayor Borchert - total 3; Absent - none. Director Henson then moved, That the City establish a charge as out - lined in the Report, of $1.00 per auto and $5.00 per commercial bus, starting with the games this Fall. This motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and also failed of passage by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Menefee, Henson, and Mayor Borchert - total 3; Noes - Directors Baldwin, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 3; Absent - none. Director Steinkamp then moved that the Board authorize construction of Phase One of Areas One and Two immediately, and that Phase Two of Areas One and Two be included in the Budget for the next year. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes'- Directors Baldwin, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 5; 5; Noes - Director Menefee - total 1; Absent - none. A Report from a Study made by the Parks and Recreation Department, together with other interested agencies on the Control of Dutch Elm Disease in the City of Little Rock was presented. Said Report recommended that the Model Ordinance, as prepared by the Arkansas State Plant Board and included in this Report, requiring property owners to remove diseased trees or debris from their property at their own expense, prescribing a community -wide preventive spray program and other matters, be adopted with the exception of the Section on "Spraying "; and that a division of Parks Forestry within the Parks Department be established with personnel to implement the control of the disease, limited to public lands in the Parks and the two City - owned Cemeteries. Mr. Ancil Douthit, City Manager, advised members of the Board of Directors that this program if adopted would cost the City approximately $35,000 per year which would be too costly for amount of funds available; and suggested that a public information Program concerning treatment and control of Dutch Elm Disease be established. Upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Menefee, said Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. In connection with a request from Arkansas Ambulance Service for a Franchise to operate in the City of Little Rock, "Mr. Ancil Douthit, City Manager, requested that the Board of Directors defer action on the request until the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors, until Arkansas Ambulance Service submit a financial Report to the City on the new Company, which he felt should be filed before granting a Franchise. Charles Scales, Attorney for Arkansas Ambulance Service;, was then heard, and stated that this request for a Franchise had been presented to 'the City approximately six weeks ago and the Company desired an answer at this time due to the costly delay; and that they had not been requested for a Financial Report previously by the City. The I— III 48 II 1 August 7, 1967 - Cont'd. Board of Directors then advised Mr. Scales that the request for a Franchise would be deferred until the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors on August 21, 1967. Mr. Robert Jones, owner of Arkansas Ambulance Service, was then extended the courtesy of the floor by request; and stated that he had equipment purchased and ready for delivery and payment, and that the delay in obtaining a Franchise in order to begin operation in the City was costing him $100.00 per day, which he could not afford. Mr. Jones then requested that if the Board of Directors did not vote to grant the Franchise at this time, that his request for a Franchise be withdrawn as he needed an immediate answer. The Board of Directors then granted the Request for withdrawal of his appli- cation of Arkansas Ambulance Service for a Franchise to Mr. Jones. The Comparative Statement of Income Account Report of the Little Rock Municipal Water Works for the month of June, 1967 was presented, showing Operations Statement, Number of Customers by Classification, and Statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements. Upon motion of Director Steinkamp, seconded by Director Hewitt, said Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of y Directors present. There was then presented Ordinance No. 11,934, entitled: , AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $659643.92 FROM THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND TO HINDMAN PARK, PROJECT 65 -P -76; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the second time, having been read the first time on July 179 1967 and remained on the Calendar for second reading. Motion was then made by Director Henson, that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp, and adopted by unani- mous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Ordinance No. 11,935, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FROM THE STREET RIGHT -OF -WAY FUND THE SUM OF $429,694.00 TO BE USED IN PAYMENT TO THE LITTLE ROCK HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR ALL RIGHT -OF -WAY NEEDED FOR THE EAST -WEST EXPRESSWAY AND SITUATED IN UNIVERSITY PARK PROJECT OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Steinkamp moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Steinkamp, seconded by Director Hewitt, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, , Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. III III August 7, 1967 - Cont'd. There was presented Ordinance No. 11,9369 entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $650.00 FROM STREET RIGHT -OF -WAY FUND TO PROJECT 1- EXPRESSWAY FOR RIGHT -OF -WAY WITHIN THE EAST -WEST EXPRESSWAY TO BE USED IN ADDITION TO THE SUM APPROPRIATED BY ORDINANCE NO. 11,634 TO PURCHASE PARCEL NO. 285 -G -109; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Steinkamp that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Steinkamp, seconded by Director Hewitt, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - — none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Ordinance No. 11,937, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF BUDGET ORDINANCE NO. 119819, AS AMENDED, SAME BEING THE BUDGET ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK FOR THE YEAR 1967 BY MAKING TRANSFERS FROM SURPLUS ACCOUNTS OF SAID BUDGET TO DEFICIT ACCOUNTS OF SAID i BUDGET; APPROPRIATING MONIES FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE IN GENERAL AND STREET FUNDS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Hewitt moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members-of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Steinkamp that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading, which was seconded by Director Hewitt, and adopted (motion b- y unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. The emergency section, being Section 4 of Ordinance No. 11,937 was read, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; .Absent - none. There was presented Ordinance No. 11,938, entitled: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE RANGE CLASSIFICATION FOR CERTAIN POSITIONS WITHIN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY COLLECTOR; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: City Collector and Revenue Collector). Said ordinance was read the first time; — and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Steinkamp, seconded by Director Hewitt, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was read the second time. Director Steinkamp moved that the rules N - -1W _ August 7, 1967 - Cont'd. again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members ' of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Resolution No. 3,814, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACTS ON BIDS FOR VARIOUS ITEMS OF EQUIPMENT TO BE USED BY VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF -THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AMENDING IN PART SECTION 1 OF RESOLUTION N0. 3,733; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Traffic, Sanitation and Street Departments). The resolution was read in full. Mr. Bob Wilson, Executive Vice President -Sales Manager of the Little Rock Road Machinery Company, then presented objections to awarding the Bid on the Crawler- Tractor with Dozer to Clark Equipment Company, stating " that the City had changed its specifications in this third advertisement for bids to , eliminate their machine from competitive bidding, which machine met the specifications when advertised in February and March of 1967; and presented a communication to the Board of Directors stating the facts on the Bids in detail, and that they have not received what they believe to be satisfactory answers to their inquiries as to why the specifications had been changed. Mr. Ancil Douthit, City Manager, and Mr. Curtis Wood, Director of the Sanitation Department, both stated that after the delay in purchasing the equipment, it had been determined that a heavier machine was needed, and due to heavy cost of renting a machine until purchase of one, it was necessary that the City purchase a machine as soon as possible. Upon question by Director Steinkamp, Mr. Wilson of Little Rock Road Machinery Company stated that their machine did not meet the specifications as requested on August 1, 1967 for Bids, but that had the specifications not been changed their Crawler- Tractor with Dozer would have met them completely; and requested the Board of Directors to consider their equipment in awarding this Bid. Director Menefee moved that the awarding of the Bid on the Crawler - Tractor with Dozer to Clark Equipment Company be deleted from this Resolution as read, and be considered in a separate Resolution, which motion failed to receive a second. Director Menefee then moved that this Bid be deleted from the Resolution as read, I and be voted on at the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors in a separate Resolution, and a Report on the Bid filed by the City Manager. This motion also failed to receive a second. Director Steinkamp then moved that the Resolution as read be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - Director Menefee - total 1; Absent - none. There was presented Ordinance No. 11,939, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AWARDING A CONTRACT TO JAMES H. CONE, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DRILL TOWER AT FIRE STATION NO. 17; APPROPRIATING THE SUME OF $16,113.69 FROM ' THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND - FIRE TO PROJECT 65 -F -52; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Hewitt that the I August 7, 1967 - Conttd. rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Director Henson then moved that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. Resolution No. 3,815 was then presented, entitled: - A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR ROOFING AND WATER PROOFING OF THE MUSEUM I OF SCIENCE AND NATURAL HISTORY; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR SAID WORK; AND FOR OTHER ' PURPOSES; - which resolution was read in full. Director Hewitt moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented Resolution No. 3,816, entitled: A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, WILL PROVIDE PROPER AND EFFICIENT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ITS CONTEMPLATED SEWER CONSTRUCTION PROJECT AND WILL EMPLOY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL TO OPERATE THE SEWER TREATMENT PLANT; which resolution was read in full. Upon motion of Director Henson, seconded by Director Steinkamp, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; i ' Noes - none; Absent - none. There was then Resolution No. presented 3,817, entitled: A RESOLUTION GRANTING BROTHERS WRECKER SERVICE, INC. A FRANCHISE FOR A PERIOD - OF THREE YEARS TO REMOVE AND STORE WRECKED AND ABANDONED VEHICLES FROM THE STREETS AND OTHER PUBLIC AREAS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Steinkamp moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled; AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUB - SECTION (a) OF SECTION 15 -1 AND SUB- SECTION (b) OF SECTION 15 -17.1 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK RESPECTIVELY PERTAINING TO GARBAGE COLLECTION FEES AND FEES FOR DUMPING MATERIALS AT THE CITY OPERATED SANITARY LAND FILL; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which proposed ordinance was read the first time, and remained on the Calendar for second reading. �I 'i 52 August 7, 19$7 - Cont'd. There was presented Ordinance No. 11,940, entitled: AN ORDINANCE CONDEMNING CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS TO BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR A STREET OR ROADWAY AND RAILROAD TO SERVE THE PORT OF LITTLE ROCK SITUATED ON THE ARKANSAS RIVER; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST SAID PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY; REPEALING SUB - PARAGRAPH 2 OF SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 119883; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Steinkamp moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directo present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Steinkamp, seconded by Director Menefee, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. The emergency section, being Section 4 of Ordinance No. 11,940 was read, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; .Noes - none; Absent - none. Resolution No. 3,818 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION COMMITTING THE REVENUES RECEIVED FROM AUDIORAMA COIN OPERATED MACHINES AT THE LITTLE ROCK MUNICIPAL Z00 TO FUTURE ANIMALS LOCATED AT SAID Z00; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES which resolution was read in full. Motion was made resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Noes - none; Absent - none. APPROPRIATIONS FOR CARE OF THE by Director Baldwin that the Director Henson. A roll call was the following vote: Ayes - Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; There was presented Resolution No. 3,819, entitled: A RESOLUTION CONCURRING IN A PROPOSAL OF "FIFTY FOR THE FUTURE" FOR A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY OF A REVENUE BOND ISSUE TO BE FINANCED BY TOLL CHARGES, THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH TO BE USED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE EAST -WEST EXPRESSWAY CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Menefee that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was then presented Resolution No. 3,820, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MAX MOSES TO THE LITTLE ROCK MUNICIPAL PARKING AUTHORITY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Reappointment). The resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Menefee, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and J i August 7, 1967 - Cont'd. Steinkamp - total 6; Noes = none; Absent - none. Resolution No. 3,821;"was,presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING J. TAP HORNOR, JR. AS A MEMBER OF THE SEWER COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Reappointment). Said resolution was read in full. Director Menefee moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - none. The resignation of Mr. Anc'il M. Douthit, City Manager of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas was then presented. Director Steinkamp moved that the resignation be accepted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Menefee, the Board of Directors adjourned at 10:30 o'clock P.M. to meet again on Monday, August 21, 1967 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. ATTEST: T 73 City Clerk. 53 Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas August 21, 1967 - 7:30 P.M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Pauline G. Beeson, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 5; Absent - none. There, being. a, quorum !.pres'ent? IIII August 21, 1967 - Contd. Z -2106 Petition from Riverdale Country Club, Inc., for reclassification of property on Rebsamen Park Road, (See Petition for legal description), from the present various zoning to that of "I" Light Industrial District for Tract No. 1; "F" Commercial District for -Tract No. 2; "A" One - family District for Tract No. 3; "E" Apartment District for Tracts No. 4 and 5; "C" Two - family District for Tract No. 6; "E -1" Quiet Business District for Tract No. 7; and "F" Commercial District for Tract No. 8. Z -2039 Petition from International Paper Company for reclassification of property in Colony West Subdivision, (See Petition for legal description), from the present "A" One - family District to that of "D" Apartment, "E -1" Quiet Business, and "F" Commercial Districts. There being no protests presented to the rezoning of the above described properties as approved by the Planning Commission, Mayor Borchert then requested that an Ordinance to rezone said Tracts be placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 11,942)• ' There was presented Ordinance No. 11,942, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: 2701 -2703 West 7th Street; 1725 Rebsamen Park Road; Colony West Subdivision). i Said ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and adopted by unanimous vote of .the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the i Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by I Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Menefee, that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was adopted by unani- mous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was ' then read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was again presented the Petition for Review before the Board of Directors from Lester and Shults, Attorneys for the Petitioner, Financial Equity Corporation acting as Agent for the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, on action taken by the Little Rock Planning Commission on July 6, 1967 denying their Application.for rezoning property located at 6725 West Markham Street (Z -947), described as Part.of the SW4 NE4, Section 1, Township 1 North, Range 13 Westin Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, from the present "D" Apartment District to that of "E -1" Quiet Business District, for construction of two Physician's Office Buildings with a Court and land- scaping separating the buildings. The Notice of Appeal to the Board of Directors stated that at the hearing before the Little, Rock Planning Commission the Petitioner presented a detailed development Plan calling for the construction of two buildings meeting the requirements of an "E -1" Quiet Business District on the lands described I� in the.Petition for Rezoning, and an offer to execute•a Covenant providin g:for the I it use and development plan for the said property to be approved by the Little Rock I ` I August 21, 1967 - Cont'd. Planning Commission, a copy of said instrument being attached thereto styled Modifi- cation of Covenant; marked Exhibit C. Said Appeal further stated that by an instrumen styled Certificate of Amendment to a previous Covenant the Little Rock Planning Com- mission approved construction by Arkansas Baptist State Convention, of an office structure in lieu of an apartment complex on the lands, provided that such structure not exceed three stories in height; and that a change in the use of the subject prop- erty for the construction of two office structures not exceeding two stories in height does not materially change the use of the property or affect the surrounding neighbor- hood, and that the Planning Commission was arbitrary in refusing to grant the Petition for rezoning subject to the filing of the Modification of Covenant. Public hearing on the Petition for Review had been set by the Board of Directors for this time and place, and filed in connection therewith was an Affidavit from the Attorneys for the Petitioner, showing that Notice of the Hearing had been forwarded to all registered objectors before the Planning Commission on the Application for rezoning, and receipts for certified mail giving Notice thereof were attached thereto. Mayor Borchert then extended the courtesy of the floor to persons present desiring to be heard. Mr. Byron ' Morse of Rector, Phillips, Morse, Realtors, representing Arkansas Baptist State Convention, stated that this property originally was rezoned for previous property owners to "D" Apartment District for the construction of An Apartment Complex of 64 units, and that Arkansas Baptist State Convention at the time of purchase of the prop- erty had planned an office building for their use, and had been granted construction of an office structure not to exceed three stories in height by the Planning Commission in lieu of the Apartment Complex. Mr. Morse further stated that Arkansas Baptist State had since purchased other property for their use and would not be using this property consisting of approximately five acres, and the land should not be held unimproved; and that plans for the Doctors Building in the "E -1" Quiet Business classification as proposed provided for a One Hundred foot set -back from the street with ample screening and parking area, together with paving of Hughes Street, and would not detract from the adjacent property. Mr. Robert Shults, Attorney for the Petitioner, stated that the' Board of Directors might prefer to refer this zoning matter back to the Planning Com- , mission for further study of detailed plans for set -backs and screening for the proposed Doctors building; and that the "E -1" Quiet Business classification would be more suit- able for the land than as presently zoned for the Apartments. Mr. Cecil Kuehnert of 100 South Plaza Drive,.representing other property owners in the area, was then heard in opposition to the proposed rezoning, stating that this was strictly residential property along West Markham Street with no commercial usage from McKinley to Mississippi Streets, with One- family residences constructed within the past ten years and valued between $20,000 to $40,000; that Hughes Street was a narrow and heavily travelled street from Markham Street to the Lutheran Church and School in the area, and any commercial usage would create further traffic hazards to children attending this School. Mr. Kuehnert further stated that to rezone this Tract to "E -1" Quiet Business would strictly be termed "Spot" Zoning and open the way for other property owners to request rezoning of their property for commercial usage; and that the proposal to pave , Hughes Street by the Petitioners did-not specify whether it would be paved the distance of their property for only half of the street or just access to their property, although the original Petitioners in the rezoning of the Tract to "D" Apartment District August 21, 1967 - Cont'd. had filed a Check in the office of the City Clerk for paving a certain portion of Hughes Street for construction of the Apartment Complex. Mr. Middleton Ray of 31 '. North Meadowcliff Drive, then filed a Protest Petition from a number of residents in the area of the proposed rezoning, objecting to the rezoning of the property located on the Southeast corner of Markham and Hughes Streets to "E -1" Quiet Business District. After further discussion on the status of the zoning restricting the use of the propert by Arkansas Baptist State Convention under provisions of a Certificate of Amendment of Covenant which cancelled the original Covenant for use of the property for the Apartmen construction, Director Steinkamp recommended that a proposed Ordinance to rezone the property as requested to "E -1" Quiet Business District remain on the Calendar after first - reading; and that the City Attorney be instructed to advise legally exactly the status of the zoning if this request was not granted. Director Steinkamp then advised the proponents for the rezoning that they could request the Planning Commission to reconsider their request on their own initiative. The Public Hearing was then declared closed and a proposed ordinance to rezone the property at 6725 West Markham Street was I I placed on first reading. There was presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 6725 WEST MARKHAM STREET IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which proposed ordinance was read the first time; and remained on the Calendar for second reading. There was again presented the Petition for Review before the Board of Directors from John P. Gill, Attorney for the Petitioner, Western Realty Company, on action by the Little Rock Planning Commission denying the rezoning of property at 711 Battery Street, (Z- 1060), described as Lot 3, Block 10, Faust's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, from the present "C" Two - family District to that of "E -1" Quiet Business District on July 6, 1967. Filed with the Petition for Review was a copy of the original Zoning Petition, together with excerpts from the minutes of the meeting of the Planning ' Commission on that date showing the Staff recommendation for denial to be that a majority of this property lies within the proposed East -West Expressway right -of -way. Said Petition stated that there were no registered objectors at the public hearing before the Planning Commission; and that the aforesaid property cannot reasonably be used for residential purposes, that its highest and best use is for commercial purposes as permitted in an .."E -1" Quiet Business District; and the refusal of the Planning Commission to approve a reclassification of this property on the basis that it may some day be needed for right -of -way purposes by the City and State Highway Department is unreasonable and arbitrary and amounts to taking property for public purposes without just compensation. Public hearing on the Petition for Review had been set by the Board of Directors for this time and place; and Mayor.Borchert then extended the courtesy of the floor to anyone present desiring to be heard. John P. Gill, Attorney for the Petitioner, advised the Board of Directors as stated in the Petition for Review, that ' there were no ojbectors present at the hearing before the Planning Commission on the proposed rezoning to "E -1" Quiet Business District; and that the basis of the denial y the Planning Commission was that a portion of the property lies within the proposed ight -of -Way of the East -West Expressway in the future, and that from information'he d received from Engineers on this Project, it would be at least two to five years 58 August 21, 1967 - Cont'd. before this Phase of the Project could be contemplated. Director Bowen, former member of the Little Rock Planning Commission, stated that there had also been a question by ' the Planning Commission as to sufficient off - street parking space due to there being no alley through this Block. Mr. Gill then advised that the proposed plans for the "E -1" Quiet Business usage provided that an outside stairway be removed, which would allow access to the property by a driveway, with the present structure to be remodeled. There being no protests presented to the proposed rezoning, Mayor Borchert declared the public hearing closed and a proposed ordinance to rezone this property to 11E -1" Quiet Business District placed on first reading. There was presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 711 BATTERY STREET IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which proposed ordinance was read the first time. Director Henson moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of ' Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The proposed ordinance was then read the second time. Director Menefee moved that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The proposed ordinance was then read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - none; Voes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp- total 7; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared not :passed. There was again presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN PROPERTY AT 8313 WEST MARKHAM STREET IN PHE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF ' PHE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: "C" Two - family District for Eastern portion of Tract, and "E -1" Quiet Business District for Western portion thereof). aid proposed-ordinance was on third and final reading, having been read the first time n June 5, 1967 in connection with a Zoning Petition from the Trustees of the Brady ome Demonstration Club of Pulaski County, Arkansas, (Z- 2088), requesting reclassifica- f a Tract of land at 8313 West Markham Street from the present "A" One - family District o that of "F" Commercial District, which Petition was approved by the Little Rock lanning Commission only for "E -1" Quiet Business District for the Western portion of aid Tract, and "C" Two - family District for the Eastern portion of the Tract. The roposed ordinance remained on the Calendar for second reading after numerous protests ere presented, and was read the second time on July 3, 1967 after a proposed ordinance o rezone the Tract to that of "C" Two - family and "F" Commercial Districts failed of assage; and the proposed rezoning of this property was referred back to the Planning ' ommission for further consideration. (See Minute Recoed Book A -3, Pages 15 -16). 'he Report of the Little Rock Planning Commission was returned as follows: "Zoning lase Z -2088 - A motion was made and adopted for approval of "C" Two - family Districtu :lassification on the Eastern part of the tract and "F" Commercial on western part of 1159 August 21, 1967 - Cont'd. the tract provided the Bill of Assurance on subdivision of this property restricts use to Post Office or other "E -1" type uses on the western part of the tract ". Director ' Baldwin then moved that this proposed ordinance be tabled and a substitute ordinance to rezone the property to that of "C" Two - family and "F" Commercial Districts as approved by the Planning Commission subject to the Bill of Assurance filed with the plans on Subdivision of the Tract for use of the property, be placed on first reading. This motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. (See Ordinance No. 11,943)• There was presented Ordinance No. 11,943, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN PROPERTY AT 8313 WEST MARKHAM STREET IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: "C" Two - family District for Eastern portion and "F" Commercial District for Western portion of Tract). Said ordinance was read the first time. Director Hewitt moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by ' Director Menefee, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Menefee that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Henson, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present,-being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors-Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. Mr. Roy Sharpe, Post- . master of the City of Little Rock, expressed his appreciation to the Board of Directors i and other City Officials for their cooperation on this rezoning, and advised that the United States Post Office Department will be agreeable to the Bill of Assurance to be ' filed in connection with the rezoning of this Tract and approval of the Subdivision plans. There was then presented Ordinance No. 11,944, entitled: AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE FOLLOWING STREET AND ALLEYS IN HOLLENBERG'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS: "I" STREET BETWEEN NORTH HARRISON AND NORTH TYLER STREETS, THE SOUTH 130 FEET OF THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 9 AND THE NORTH 200 FEET OF THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 16; which ordinance was on third and final reading, having been read the first time at the public hearing on a Petition from the Most Reverend Albert L. Fletcher, as Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Little Rock, to close the above street and alleys, and remained on the Calendar after numerous protests were presented, and a motion to suspend the rules to place the ordinance on second reading failed of adoption. The ordinance was read the second time on July 17, 1967 and remained on the Calendar for third reading after numerous other protests were presented and filed; and by request of Director Steinkamp was withdrawn from the'Agenda on August 7, 1967 until the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors. (See Minute Record Book A -3, Pages 32 -33- 43). Thomas J. Bonner, Attorney for the Catholic Diocese, was extended the courtesy I of the floor. Mr. Bonner stated that it was not unusual for school properties not to 1 II I� II 601111 August 21, 1967 - Cont'd. be separated by intersecting streets, and made it safer for children attending schools, naming Central High, Forest Heights Junior High, Hall High, Catholic High, and Mount St. Mary's; and that to close "I" Street as proposed between North Tyler and North , Harrison Streets, would still leave access to Kavanaugh from "I" Street between North Harrison Street and Kavanaugh Boulevard, and create only a minor problem to residents in the area and the general public; and that this had been approved by the Planning Commission. Pete Wiggins, Attorney for Mrs. J. B. Parker of 1020 North Harrison Street, was heard in opposition to the proposed closing of the alley in Block 9, or any streets which would link to the said alley, and filed a Protest Petition with the City Clerk. Mr. Wiggins as stated in the Petition, advised the Board of Directors that ingress and egress was impractical for an automobile from the North end of the alley in Block 9, and that Mrs. Parker's home and a rental house due South thereof are both located on a high terrace facing North Harrison Street, which would cause her to lose access to her home from the rear; and that to reconstruct the alley at 9 the North end of Block/so as to make it possible that automobiles can drive satisfac- torily in and out of said alley might remove some of the objections, but that Mrs. ' Parker objects to the closing this -alley as proposed and requested that the closing be denied. Mr. Wiggins also questioned Mr. Bonner's statement regarding other school properties in the City not being separated by intersecting streets, stating that some of these properties either were purchased in Tracts where there had been no provision for street Dedications, or before being annexed to the City. Mr. James Larrison, one of the co- signers on the Petition to close this portion of "I" Street and alleys as previously described, advised the Board of Directors that he had driven through the alley in Block 9, but that the grade was too steep for the average automobile entering the alley from the North end at "J" Street, and stated that they would be agreeable to work with the City to alleviate this condition. Mr. Joe Stover of 1005 North Taylor Street, was then heard in opposition to the closing of "I" Street on behalf of residents within this entire area. Mr. Stover questioned the matter of the co- signers on the Petition not being residents of the area affected, and was advised that these persons were members of Holy Souls Church who were on the Finance Committee. Mr. ' Stover then stated that the City had made a Traffic count on "I" Street in July but that no results had been announced, and upon checking this it was determined that 907 vehicles had used this street within a forty -eight hour period, but that this count was taken during the summer months when none of the schools in the area were in i session, and did not present a true picture of the use of this street; and that due to narrowness and incline of other streets in this area, there was no substitute for "I" Street with it being the only level street accessible to Kavanaugh Boulevard, with ample curbs, gutters and sidewalks. Mr. Stover also questioned the necessity for closing this street, also whether it would be in the public interest, or if it;.was legal; and presented a sketch which had previously been published in a local newspaper by Holy Souls Church and also posted on a bill board directly across from the Church on their property, showing proposed plans for the new Church to be constructed facing "I" Street with this street remaining open and unaltered, and not constructed across ' "I" Street as shown in their present plans. Mr. Stover further stated that when the 900 Block of North Tyler Street was closed in 1965, the Petition presented the necessity for this closing as being for the interest of their educational facilities and the safety of 650 school children attending Holy Souls School, and that the Petition for III� I� August 219 1967 - Cont'd. closing "I" Street and_the alleys in Blocks 9 and 16, also represented this fact, but that this closing would benefit the Church portion of their facilities and not the 'educational. Upon question by Mayor Borchert as to correcting the grade of the alley at the North end of the alley in Block 9 at the expense of the Church, Thomas Bonner, Attorney forithe :.Diocese, stated that he did not have this authority at this time. Whereupon, Monsignor Allen of Holy Souls Church stated that he had this authority.:to do so and would cooperate. .Director Henson stated.that he had seriously considered the matter of closing this street, and also of widening of "H" Street and Evergreen Road to alleviate traffic conditions in this area, and that the future widening of these streets as proposed in the Master Street Plan would eliminate some of these problems, and in his opinion the closing of this portion of, "I" Street would not inconvenience the residents in this area to a great extent,�nor devaluate property. Mayor Borchert then requested the City Clerk to proceed with reading of the ordinance as presented for third and final reading. Whereupon, the ordinance was read the third and last time. A roll call was had on the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the ' result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, . and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - Director Hewitt - total 1; Absent - none; Present and Not Voting - Director Baldwin - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. The emergency section, being Section 5 of Ordinance No. 11,944 was read, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Director Bowen, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - Director Hewitt - total 1; Absent - none; Present and Not Voting - Director Baldwin - total 1. There was then presented Ordinance No. 11,945, entitled: AN ORDINANCE VACATING,'ABANDONING AND CLOSING CERTAIN STREETS LOCATED WITHIN THE COLISEUM URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT, PROJECT NO. ARK R -17, IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, 0 (ARKANSAS; which ordinance was read the second time, having been read the first time on July 17, 1967 after public hearing thereon, remained on.the Calendar for second reading after ' a protest was presented, and was withdrawn from the Agenda on August 7, 1967 by request of the Housing Authority of.the City of Little Rock until the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors. (See Minute Record Book A -3, Pages 33- 34 -43). Director Steinkamp moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the third and last time,.and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. The emergency section, being Section 5 of Ordinance No. 11,945 was read, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total.7; Noes —none; Absent - none. 0 62 August 21, 1967 - Cont'd. There was then presented Ordinance No. 11,946, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH SOUTHEAST CONSTRUCTION COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $827,831.86 FOR THE WIDENING, PAVING AND ' , IMPROVING OF 65TH STREET - PHASE III IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $8279831.86 FROM THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND TO PROJECT 65 -S -58 (65TH STREET - PHASE III); AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Steinkamp moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time.' Motion was made by Director Menefee that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the ' question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. Ordinance No. 11,947 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE APPRAISALS OF CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND FOR RIGHT -OF- WAY PURPOSES IN 65TH STREET; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $35,635.00 FROM THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND - STREETS TO PROJECT 65 -S -58 (65th Street); PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND AND THE PAYMENT OF APPRAISAL FEES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time.' Motion was made by Director Henson that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members ' of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time. Director Menefee moved that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the third and last time, and'the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Ordinance No. 11,948, entitled: AN ORDINANCE CONDEMNING CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE PROPOSED RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVING OF 65TH STREET INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION STORM DRAINAGE FACILITIES; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; ' which ordinance was read the first time. Upon question by members of the Board of Directors as to whether there was a possibility that negotiations could be made with persons owning the property proposed for condemnation for right -of -way purposes in the 65th Street Project, Mr. Everett Tucker and Mr. Ed Ligon, members of the Industrial LM August 21, 1967 - Cont'd. ' The emergency section, being Section 3 of Ordinance No. 11,948 was read, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Director Steinkamp then requested that the Board of Directors defer a decision on a commitment for the widening of Sixty -fifth Street to four lanes from Interstate No. 30 to the intersection of Lancaster Road, (Phase 1 and Phase II of.said Project), until the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors on September 51 1967, at which time they would have complete information on Bond funds remaining available for these Capital Improvements. Mr. A. B. Corder was then extended the courtesy of the floor, and.stated that he was one of a group of business men in the City of Little Rock who had proposed the construction of a,Shopping Center in the Industrial area of Sixty - fifth Street on the belief that the City would widen and improve this street from Interstate No. 30 to the Benton Highway as stated in their proposal on the question ' of issuance of the 1965 Capital Improvements Bonds. Mayor Borchert then assured Mr. Corder that all due consideration would be given this Project. The Annual Audit Report of the City of Little Rock Policemen's Pension and Relief Fund for the year ending May 34 1967 was then presented as prepared by Bonicamp, Koelling, Smith and Farrow, Certified Public Accountants. Director Hewitt, 1111Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Policemen's Pension and Relief Fund, then brought to attention of the Board of Directors the substantial increase in assets of this Pension Fund since 1960 and the present Audit figures. Upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Steinkamp', the Audit Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The Quarterly Report of the Joseph T. Robinson Memorial Auditorium including an accounting of receipts and disbursements for the period ending June 30, 1967 was presented, and upon motion of Director Henson, seconded by Director Menefee, said Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. Acting City Manager Stanley Neuse,.then presented a communication from Roy H. Hogan,_ Local Manager of Arkansas Power and Light Company, stating that the estimated 111co.st of supplying underground electric service to.the Little Rock City Hall was Development Corporation, advised that they had made numerous attempts to negotiate for consent for dedication of this right -of -way and felt they had exhausted every means to do so, and did not desire to continue further. Director Steinkamp then moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on second reading, which motion was seconded*by Director Hewitt, and adopted by.unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Henson that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. ' The emergency section, being Section 3 of Ordinance No. 11,948 was read, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Director Steinkamp then requested that the Board of Directors defer a decision on a commitment for the widening of Sixty -fifth Street to four lanes from Interstate No. 30 to the intersection of Lancaster Road, (Phase 1 and Phase II of.said Project), until the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors on September 51 1967, at which time they would have complete information on Bond funds remaining available for these Capital Improvements. Mr. A. B. Corder was then extended the courtesy of the floor, and.stated that he was one of a group of business men in the City of Little Rock who had proposed the construction of a,Shopping Center in the Industrial area of Sixty - fifth Street on the belief that the City would widen and improve this street from Interstate No. 30 to the Benton Highway as stated in their proposal on the question ' of issuance of the 1965 Capital Improvements Bonds. Mayor Borchert then assured Mr. Corder that all due consideration would be given this Project. The Annual Audit Report of the City of Little Rock Policemen's Pension and Relief Fund for the year ending May 34 1967 was then presented as prepared by Bonicamp, Koelling, Smith and Farrow, Certified Public Accountants. Director Hewitt, 1111Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Policemen's Pension and Relief Fund, then brought to attention of the Board of Directors the substantial increase in assets of this Pension Fund since 1960 and the present Audit figures. Upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Steinkamp', the Audit Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The Quarterly Report of the Joseph T. Robinson Memorial Auditorium including an accounting of receipts and disbursements for the period ending June 30, 1967 was presented, and upon motion of Director Henson, seconded by Director Menefee, said Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. Acting City Manager Stanley Neuse,.then presented a communication from Roy H. Hogan,_ Local Manager of Arkansas Power and Light Company, stating that the estimated 111co.st of supplying underground electric service to.the Little Rock City Hall was 64II a, August 21, 1967 - Cont'd. $2,285.40; with the City being responsible for providing conductors, underground, from the transformer which would be located just north of the air conditioning cooling tower to the point of electric service entrance into the building situated just behind , this cooling tower. Mr. Hogan further stated that he would need a letter of authori- zation to proceed with this work, and urged the City to reach a decision at an early i date to avoid further interruptions of electric service caused by the overhead cables along the west wall of the City Hall Building; and that the necessary contractural arrangements could be worked out at a later date. Upon motion of Director Steinkamp, seconded by Director Hewitt, and by unanimous viva voce vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, Mr. Neuse was authorized to proceed with this work with i Arkansas Power and Light Company to establish this service and location of the new transformer with the underground service. There was presented Ordinance No. 11,949, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 11,933 SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A.CLAIM FOR DAMAGES TO RICHARD L. RANNIGER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Payment to Arkansas Power and Light Company). Said ordinance was read the first ' time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Henson, seconded by Director Menefee, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was read the second time. Director Henson moved that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and-Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Ordinance No. 11,950, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH GLENN HENRY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $94,014.00 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CLUB HOUSE AT REBSAMEN PARK GOLF COURSE; AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE BALANCE OF ARCHITECTS FEES FOR SAID CLUB HOUSE IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,688.00; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $99,702.00 FROM THE 1966 RESERVE FUND ESTABLISHED IN ORDINANCE NO. 11820; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Steinkamp that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Steinkamp, the rules were again suspended and ' the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon'the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. l 7I p PARK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Menefee urged the adoption of this resolution in order that the City could derive some revenue to finance the costs of providing off street parking areas within War Memorial Park during major football games, including portions of the Golf Course; and that fees of $1.00 for Passenger Cars and $5.00 per Bus as proposed was not out of line with fees charged by many Cities for this purpose, and had been approved by the Stadium Commission. Director Menefee also stated that this would provide the City with sufficient revenue to contract for the personnel and supervision of the parking, maintain the Golf Course and other areas after games, and make additional improvements to the Park. Director Henson also recommended the ' IIIIIIIadoption of the resolution and stated that he preferred not to charge football fans for parking during games but could not foresee where the City would have funds available for construction of the parking areas and repairs for damage to the Golf Course that occur due to the need for additional parking spaces caused by the loss of approximately 5,000 spaces on the grounds where the State of Arkansas is constructing their new Health Building, and also the increased seating capacity at the Stadium. John Gill, Attorney, and Chairman of the City Beautiful Commission, was then heard and stated that he was not opposed to a parking fee, and iff approved, urged the Board of August 21, 1967 - Cont'd. Directors to use part of the.revenue for landscaping and beautification of the parking Ordinance No. 11,951 was presented, entitled: - AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $30,999.76 FROM THE GENERAL FUND PORTION OF THE 1966 RESERVE FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES PROVIDED FOR IN ORDINANCE NO. West Third Street, which would present trafficcproblems for the 1967 football season, 11,820 TO BE USED FOR PAYMENT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF A CRAWLER TRACTOR WITH DOZER ' PURCHASED FOR THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF RESOLUTION NO. 3,814 ADOPTED AUGUST 7, 1967; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; parking lots in War Memorial Park at the present time. Mr. Sanford Wilbourn, Engineer which ordinance was read the first time. Director Menefee moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Henson, and was adopted by unanimous vote.of the members of the Board of stated that construction on these streets was behind schedule but that plans were that Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Steinkamp, seconded by Director Henson, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, ' Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon,, said ordinance was declared passed. Director Menefee then presented Resolution No. 3,822, entitled: A RESOLUTION FIXING FEES FOR OFF STREET PARKING OF VEHICLES IN WAR MEMORIAL PARK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Menefee urged the adoption of this resolution in order that the City could derive some revenue to finance the costs of providing off street parking areas within War Memorial Park during major football games, including portions of the Golf Course; and that fees of $1.00 for Passenger Cars and $5.00 per Bus as proposed was not out of line with fees charged by many Cities for this purpose, and had been approved by the Stadium Commission. Director Menefee also stated that this would provide the City with sufficient revenue to contract for the personnel and supervision of the parking, maintain the Golf Course and other areas after games, and make additional improvements to the Park. Director Henson also recommended the ' IIIIIIIadoption of the resolution and stated that he preferred not to charge football fans for parking during games but could not foresee where the City would have funds available for construction of the parking areas and repairs for damage to the Golf Course that occur due to the need for additional parking spaces caused by the loss of approximately 5,000 spaces on the grounds where the State of Arkansas is constructing their new Health Building, and also the increased seating capacity at the Stadium. John Gill, Attorney, and Chairman of the City Beautiful Commission, was then heard and stated that he was not opposed to a parking fee, and iff approved, urged the Board of st Twelfth Street between Fair Park Boulevard west to University Avenue would be open traffic by the date of the first football game of the season. After further dis- Directors to use part of the.revenue for landscaping and beautification of the parking lots. Discussion was then had on present construction on West Twelfth Street, and also West Third Street, which would present trafficcproblems for the 1967 football season, and whether it would be advisable to commence construction of any phase of the proposed parking lots in War Memorial Park at the present time. Mr. Sanford Wilbourn, Engineer ' ith Garver and Garver, Engineers for these Capital Improvements in the City, then stated that construction on these streets was behind schedule but that plans were that st Twelfth Street between Fair Park Boulevard west to University Avenue would be open traffic by the date of the first football game of the season. After further dis- rUN RE August 21, 1967 - Contd. cussion, Director Menefee moved that the resolution as read be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Henson. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 6; Noes - Director Steinkamp - total 1; Absent - none. A proposed Ordinance to award a Contract for Phase 1 of War Memorial Park Development for Parking Lots was then withdrawn from the Agenda, and deterred until the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors. There was then presented Resolution No. 3,823, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE SUPERVISION OF PARKING OF VEHICLES AT WAR MEMORIAL STADIUM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Baldwin moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 6; Noes - Director Steinkamp - total 1; Absent - none. Resolution No. 3,824 was then presented, entitled: ' A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF H. W. TUCKER COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,048.00 FOR FURNISHING THE LABOR AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT A DOUBLE TENNIS COURT AT RESERVOIR PARK IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Henson that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was then presented Ordinance No. 11,952, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF HINDMAN.PARK GOLF COURSE; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $37,870.00 FROM THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND TO PROJECT 76 - HINDMAN PARK GOLF COURSE; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Menefee moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Steinkamp, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 3,825, entitled: ' A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACTS ON BIDS FOR VARIOUS ITEMS OF MATERIALS TO BE USED BY VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Sign Posts and Sign Blanks - Traffic Department). Said resolution was read in 6'7 August 21, 1967 - Cont'd. full; and upon motion of Director.Hewitt, seconded by Director Baldwin, the resolution - was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none;. Absent _ none. .There was then presented Ordinance No. 11,9532 entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUB - SECTION (a). OF SECTION 15 -1. AND SUB - SECTION (b) OF SECTION 15 -17.1 OF.THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK RESPECTIVELY PERTAINING TO GARBAGE COLLECTION•FEES AND FEES FOR DUMPING MATERIALS AT THE CITY OPERA- TED SANITARY LAND -FILL; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was the second time, having been read the first time on August 79 1967, and remained on the Calendar for second reading. Director Hewitt moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Ordinance No. 11,954, entitled: AN ORDINANCE EXERCISING THE OPTION TO PURCHASE CERTAIN LANDS IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS TO BE USED FOR HALL COVE PARK; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $48,750.00 FOR SAID PURPOSES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Total sum $50,000.00, includes $1,250.00 previously paid for Option). Said ordinance was read the first time. Director Steinkamp moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Steinkamp that ' the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Henson, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors-present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bot•en, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Where- upon, said ordinance was declared passed. Ordinance No. 11,955 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $7,849.63 FROM THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND - PARKS TO BE USED IN DEFRAYING IN THE COST OF RESURFACING CERTAIN STREETS WITHIN MUNICIPAL PARKS; SPECIFICALLY REPEALING SECTION 5 OF RESOLUTION NO. 3794 ADOPTED JULY 3, 1967; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; ' which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Henson that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous FErel CO August 21, 1967 - Cont'd. vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Hewitt, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Resolution No. 3,826, entitled: A RESOLUTION CHANGING THE NAMES OF CERTAIN STREETS WITHIN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Upper Hot Springs Highway within City Limits to Colonel John Glenn Road; "S" Street between Del Ray Drive and Watts Street to Del Ray Drive). Said resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Henson, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. , There was presented Resolution No. 3,827, entitled: A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION AND APPOINTING FLOYD..A..,LANGSTON AS THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE LITTLE ROCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Henson moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Resolution No. 3,828 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING EDWIN L. HAWKINS AS A MEMBER OF THE LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION; (Re: Unexpired term of E. A. Bowen, Jr., Resigned). Said resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Baldwin, the resolution was ' adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowan, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented Resolution No. 3,829, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING STANLEY NEUSE ACTING CITY MANAGER AND FIXING HIS SALARY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Henson moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was then presented Resolution No. 3,830, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION AND APPRECIATION FOR ANCIL M. DOUTHIT; AND FOR , OTHER PURPOSES; (Former City Manager, Resigned). Said resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Mayor Borchert, seconded by Director Menefee, the resolution was adopted by the fol- lowing roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert. Hewitt. and Steinkamn - total 7: Noes - none: Absent - nnna_ ii 69 August 21, 1967 - Cont'd. Resolution No. 3,831 was presented, entitled: — A RESOLUTION COMMENDING CAPP SHANKS, JR.;.AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Former Administrative Aide to City Manager, Resigned). The resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Mayor Borchert, seconded by Director Baldwin, said resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt,. and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent.- none. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Baldwin, the Board of Directors adjourned at 11:00 o'clock P.M. to meet again on Tuesday, September 5, 1967.at 7:30 o'clock P.M., due to the regular meeting date falling on Labor Day, September 4, 1967, a Legal Holiday. ATTEST: APPROVED: ' City Clerk. Mayor. Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas September 5, 1967 - 7:30 P.M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Pauline G. Beeson, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Absent - none. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Director Hewitt. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on August 21, 1967 was dispensed with and said minutes approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Henson, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. Mayor Borchert then presented the following Resolution No. 3,832, entitled: A RESOLUTION IN MEMORIAL OF LLOYD WILBURN WORTHY; (Re: Patrolman killed in line of duty). Said resolution was read in full.; and upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Baldwin, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none..; �I 70111 September 5, 1967 - Cont'd. The following.Zoning Petitions as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on May 4, 1967 and July 6, 1967-respectively, were then presented: Z -2074 Petition from Edward Faver.Smith, et al., for reclassification of property in the 1800 Block of Broadway, described as Tract 1 - The North 27.5 feet of Lot 17 and all of Lot 18, Block 204, Original City of Little Rock; and Tract 2 - The South 22.5 feet of Lot 17 and all of Lot 16,. Block 204, Original City of Little . Rock; from the present "D" Apartment District to that of "F" Commercial District. Z -2109 Petition from Harold L. Dreyfuss, Agent, for reclassification of property in the 1800 Block of Broadway, described as Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11 and 12, Block 1, Fulton's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "D" Apartment District to that of "Y" Commercial District. There being no protests presented to the proposed rezoning of the above described properties, an Ordinance to rezone said properties was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 11,956) There was presented Ordinance No. 11,956, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, , ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: 1800 Block of Broadway - Original City and Fulton's Addition). Said ordinance was read the first time. Director Menefee moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Menefee, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was again presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN. ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 6725 WEST MARKHAM STREET IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF,;.; LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was on second reading, having been read the first time on August 21, 1967 in connection with a Petition for Review before the Board of Directors from Lester and Shults, Attorneys for the Petitioner, Financial Equity Corporation acting as Agent for the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, on action taken by the Little Rock Planning Commission on July 6, 1967 denying their Petition for rezoning property located at 6725 West Markham Street, (Z -947), from the present "D" Apartment District to that of "E -1" Quiet Business District, for construction of two Doctor's Office Buildings with a landscaped Court separating the buildings. The proposed Ordinance , remained on the Calendar for second reading -after numerous protests were presented to the proposed rezoning of this property located at West Markham and Hughes Streets. (See Minute Record Book A -3, Pages 57 -58). Upon question by members of the Board of Directors, Joseph C. Kemp, City Attorney, stated that it was his opinion that the II II September 5, 1967 - Cont'd. property in question was zoned "D" Apartment District as previously approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission, subject to a Covenant restricting use of the Tract and approval of a Development Plan for former owners of the land, David Robbins and Fred W. Garrison, for construction of an Apartment Complex not to exceed three stories I in height; and that an instrument styled "Certificate of Amendment of Covent ", aproving the construction by the purchaser of the Tract, Arkansas Baptist State Con - vention, of an office structure not to exceed three stories in height in lieu of the Apartment complex, was executed by the Little Rock Planning Commission only and was not a valid instrument. Mr. Byron Morse of Rector, Phillips, Morse, Realtors, was then heard, and requested the Board of Directors to consider referring this rezoning back to the Planning Commission to clarify the zoning of this property, due to the.fact that the restricted Covenant did not allow the property owners the highest and best use I of this Tract containing approximately five acres, which under "D" Apartment classi- fication would allow 180 Apartment Units instead of 64 as approved in the original Development Plan. Mr. Morse further stated that in his opinion, use of the property ' under the Modification of Covenant as proposed by Arkansas Baptist State Convention in order to construct two office structures not exceeding two stories in height, with a Development Plan to be approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission, would be more suitable to property owners in the area who were opposing the "E -1" Zoning classifi- cation, than the multiple Apartment Complex. Mr. Robert Shults, Attorney for the Petitioner, also requested -the Board of Directors to consider referring the rezoning i of this property back to the Planning Commission to either remove the restrict Covenant under the Development Plan as", previously approved, or for approval of the' "E -1" Quiet Business classification, subject to the approval of a Development Plan. ,Mayor Borchert then advised Mr. Shults and-Mr`-Morse, that the Petitioner had the I fright to request the Planning Commission to remove this restricted Covenant and to I approve a new Development Plan for use of this property. Mr. Cecil Kuehnert, representing property owners in the area on West Markham Street who had previously opposed the rezoning of the property at Markham and Hughes Streets to that of 11E -1" Quiet Business District, then heard. Mr. Kuehnert was stated that these property owners had not exactly been pleased with the "D" Apartment zoning for this property, but would strictly oppose any "E -1" Zoning classification, which was the-question now before the Board of Directors. .After further discussion, the proposed ordinance to rezone the property at 6725 West Markham Street to that of "E -1" Quiet Business District was read the second time. Director Hewitt moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by (Director Baldwin., and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of (Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the i (Board of Directors - elect. The proposed ordinance was then read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - none; Noes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, (Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Absent - none. Whereupon, jsaid ordinance was declared not passed: There was again presented the Petition from Hebron Baptist Church, and Kelton Brown Packing Company, representing themselves to be the owners of all property abutting upon a street platted as Harlan Street adjacent to tracts 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17, of Hopson and Sachs Suburban Tracts Plot No. 1 in the City of Little Rock, 1 �I 72 September 5, 1967 - Cont'd. Arkansas; asking the Board of Directors to vacate and abandon said street, as fully described in said Petition and which has not been used by the public as a street for a period of five years. Attached thereto was a certified copy of the Plat of that portion of Hopson and Sachs Suburban Tracts Plot #1 showing the street proposed to be closed, and a Certificate from Beach Abstract and Guaranty Company stating that the signers of said Petition are the last apparent owners of record of the abutting property thereon. Public hearing on the Petition had been set by Resolution No. 3,812 of the Board of Directors for this time and place, and the City Clerk stated that notice thereof had been duly published on August 11, 1967 and August 18, 1967, advising ' all persons interested to appear and they would be given an opportunity to be heard. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard therein. There being no protest pre- sented, an Ordinance to close Harlan Street as previously described, was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 11,957). There was presented Ordinance No. 11,957, entitled: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, VACATING AND CLOSING HARLAN STREET IN HOPSON AND SACHS SUBURBAN TRACTS PLOT NO. 1 ' IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Henson that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp, and adopted-by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Baldwin, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes — Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. ' There was presented a Petition from Missouri Pacific Railroad Company, representing that this Corporation is the owner of all lands abutting on part of the alley in Block 5 of Russell's Addition to the City of Little Rock, asking the Board of Directors to close the following portion of said alley, to -wit: All that part of the alley in Block 5 as shown on the plat of Russell's Addition to the City.of Little Rock that is adjacent to Lots 1, 2, 32 4, 5, 142 15, 17 and the North 5.47 feet of Lot 6 and the North 9.11 feet of Lot 13 of said Block 5 of Russell's Addition to the City of Little Rock. Attached thereto and made a part thereof was a certified copy of the original plat of Russell's Addition to the City of Little Rock, showing the portion of the alley in said Block proposed to be closed, which portion of said alley has not been used by the public for a period of more than five years and has no utility lines located therein; and filed therewith was a Certificate from Beach Abstract and Guaranty Company pertaining to the last owners of record of abutting property to the alley to be closed. (See Resolution No. 3,833 setting date for public hearing on said Petition). ' There was presented Resolution No. 3,833, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE PETITION TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 5, RUSSELL'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; 73 September 5, 1967 - Cont'd. which resolution was read in full. Director Menefee moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented Resolution No. 3,834, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY A PETITION TO CLOSE THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 10, CUNNINGHAM'S ADDITION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Steinkamp that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. In connection with the adoption of Resolution No. 3,834, there was then presented a Petition from Roy W. Peterson; City of Little Rock, Arkansas et al., representing themselves to be the owners of all property abutting upon a portion of an alley between Van Buren Street and Jonesboro Drive and 9th and 10th Streets in Block 10, Cunningham's Addition to the City of Little Rock, requesting the closing of said Alley running North and South in said Block. Attached to said Petition was a certified copy of the Plat of Cunningham's Addition, and filed therewith was a Certificate from Beach Abstract and Guaranty Company,- stating that the Petitioners were the last owners of record of property abutting the Alley proposed to be closed. (See Resolution No. 3,835 setting date for public hearing on Petition). There was presented Resolution No. 3,835, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE PETITION TO VACATE ALLEY IN BLOCK 10, CUNNINGHAM'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which resolution was read in full. Director Steinkamp moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented Ordinance No. 11,958, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, OF CERTAIN LANDS LOCATED IN SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 13 WEST, SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 12 WEST, AND SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 13 WEST, IN PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS; (Re: Southgate Subdivision). Said ordinance was read the first time. Filed in connection therewith was a Plat of the area to be annexed, with a memorandum from the Department of Community Development of the City of Little Rock, stating that the Planning Commission approves the Annexation to the City of the lands as approved for annexation by Order of the Pulaski County Court on July 19, 1967, by Petition of Southdale Corporation and other owners constituting a majority of the real estate owners of the lands to be annexed, a copy of said Court Order being filed therewith. Director Menefee then moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance as read be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp, and adopted by unani- 7 September 5, 1967 - Cont'd. mous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Steinkamp, seconded by Director Hewitt, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. The Comparative Statement of Income Account of the Little Rock Municipal Water Works for the month of July, 1967 was presented, showing Operations Statement, Number of Customers by Classification, Statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements. Upon motion of Director Henson, seconded by Director Menefee, said Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was presented Resolution No. 3,836, entitled: A RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 3822 ADOPTED AUGUST 21, 1967; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Parking Fees in War Memoroal Park at major football games). Said resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Menefee, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: 'Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. In connection with the adoption of Resolution No. 3,836 repealing fees for parking in War Memorial Park at major football games, Director Henson requested that a proposed ordinance to award a Contract for Phase 1 of War Memorial Park Development to provide parking areas, and appropriating funds for said construction, be withdrawn from the Agenda at this time; and that the Mayor, City Manager, Director of Parks and Recreation, re- evaluate the overall Program of developing parking areas in War Memorial Park as previously recommended by the Parks Committee based upon a study by the Director of the Department of Community Development and Director of Parks and Recreatio said areas to be maintained and improvements to'the Park financed by the proposed Parking Fees. Mr. Stanley Neuse, Acting City Manager, stated that due to delays in approving this Project, the time element prohibited making any of these improvements available for use during the 1967 football season, and agreed that a re- evaluation of the overall Program of developing parking areas in War Memorial Park was needed and would be studied. There was then presented Ordinance No. 11,959, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $2,000.00 FROM THE UNENCUMBERED BALANCE IN THE GENERAL FUND TO'BUDGET ACCOUNT NO. 5.08 FOR THE ZOO; AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) BLACK LEOPARDS; WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Mr. Stanley Neuse, Acting City Manager, advised the Board of Directors that the total purchase price of these animals was $3,500.00, but that arrangements had been made for trade -in of certain animals with credit to be applied on the purchase price of the leopards. Director Steinkamp moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on second reading, which motion was 1 III 75 September 5, 1967 - Cont'd. seconded by Director Menefee, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unani- mous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Steinkamp, seconded by Director Hewitt, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; I Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said - ordinance was declared passed. • Resolution No. 3,837 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CURBS, GUTTERS AND SIDEWALKS AT THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK HEALTH BUILDING; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Hewitt moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp. A roll call was had.on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - .total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented Ordinance No. 11,960, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDERS FOR CONSTRUCTION WORK ON WEST 12TH STREET AT THE INTERSECTION OF UNIVERSITY AVENUE; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $30,834.05 FROM THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND TO PROJECT 65 -S -56 (12TH STREET); AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Steinkamp moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors i present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the.Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion.was made by Director Menefee, seconded by Director Steinkamp, that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading, which motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, -and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. In connection with the passage of Ordinance No. 11,960 authorizing Change Orders for construction work on the widening of West Twelfth Street and appropriating funds therefor, Director Henson requested Mr. Neuse, Acting City Manager, to check the progress on this Project and the approximate date estimated for completion as it seemed to be progressing slower than first anticipated. Mr. Neuse advised that there-'had been some" delays;` arid - that',- hechad':talk6d: with many of the business people affected by this construction, and most of them had been very patient to date; but that he would contact the contractors and engineers on the Project to determine -the approximate date of completion. ii I II I� 76 September 5, 1967 - Cont'd. There was then presented Ordinance No. 11,961, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $1,000.00 FROM THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE OF THE STREET FUND TO STREET BUDGET ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR GEYER SPRINGS ROAD AT THE MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD CROSSING; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Menefee moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Henson, seconded by Director Menefee, that the rules again be sus- pended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading, which motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; ' Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. - Ordinance No. 11,962 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING CONSENT FOR THE ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD AND OTHERS TO PERMIT THE UNITED STATES TIME CORPORATION TO USE AND OCCUPY, WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE CITY, THE ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD, OR OTHERS, PORTIONS OF CERTAIN PROPERTY DEEDED BY THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS, FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF THE ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Section M of Building No. 19 on Municipal Airport Property, included in original Lease to Arkansas Valley Compress and Warehouse Company, and deeded by request to the State of Arkansas for use of Arkansas National Guard). Said ordinance was read the first time. Filed in connection therewith was a certified copy of a Resolution as adopted by the Little Rock Airport Commission held on September 1, 1967, approving and recommending the enactment of an Ordinance by the Board of Directors granting permission of the City of Little Rock to the execution of an Agree- ' meet by the Airport Commission and respective parties thereto, for the leasing of a portion of Building No. 19 to the United States Time Corporation at Adams Field. Director Steinkamp then moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Director Steinkamp moved that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. ' The emergency section, being Section 3 of Ordinance No. 11,962 was read, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. 1 1 September 5, 1967 - Cont'd. There was then presented Resolution No. 3,838, entitled: A RESOLUTION GRANTING BROTHERS WRECKER SERVICE, INC. A FRANCHISE FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS TO REMOVE AND STORE WRECKED AND ABANDONED VEHICLES FROM THE STREETS AND OTHER PUBLIC AREAS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Repeals Resolution No. 3,817 adopted August 7, 1967). Said resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes -none; Absent - none. Resolution No. 3,839 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION ON CONCURRING WITH THE PORT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK TO EXERCISE AN OPTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS TO BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAILROAD RIGHT -OF -WAY SERVING THE PORT OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Henson moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7;_ Noes - none; Absent - none. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Henson, the Board of Directors adjourned at 8:50. o'clock P.M. to meet again on Monday, September 18, 1967 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. ATTEST: City Clerk. 77 ME Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas September 13, 1967 - 3:00 P.M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in Special Session upon call by the Mayor, with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Pauline G. Beeson, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 5; Absent - Director Henson - total 1. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: Mayor Borchert stated that the purpose of this meeting was for the purpose of considering an appropriation in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) to a Special fund to be offered as a reward for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of the assailant of Officer Lloyd W. Worthy of the Little Rock Police Department. The City Clerk stated that copies of the letters as delivered to each of the members of the Board of Directors calling the Special Meeting and stating the purpose thereof, duly acknowledged, had been filed in the Office of the City Clerk on September 11, 1967 under provisions of�Arkansas State Statutes pertaining to special meetings of the Board of Directors. Upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, said communications were received and filed. Director Henson was enrolled. Mayor Borchert then presented Ordinance No. 11,963; entitled: AN ORDINANCE-APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $12000.00 FROM THE UNENCUMBERED BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND TO POLICE ACCOUNT 74 -5.09 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING A REWARD IN SAID AMOUNT OF EVIDENCE AND INFORMATION GIVEN RESULTING IN THE ARREST AND CONVICTION OF THE ASSAILANT OR ASSAILANTS OF LLOYD W. WORTHY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Menefee moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Director Henson moved that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and adopted by unani- mous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There being no further business to be presented and the purpose of the meeting having been accomplished, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Bowen, the Board of Directors adjourned at 3:15 o'clock P.M. to meet again on Monday, September 18, 1967 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. in regular session ATTEST: APPROVED: )Z City Clerk. Mayor. i J Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas September 18, 1967 - 7:30 P.M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Pauline G. Beeson, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 5; Absent - Director Henson - total 1. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following pro- ceedings were had: The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on September 5, 1967, and Special Meeting held on September 13, 1967 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Menefee, by unanimous vote of the .members of the Board of Directors present. The following Zoning Petitions as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on September 7, 1967 were presented as follows: Z -2117 Petition from Myrtle Campbell for reclassification of property at .11 401 Johnson Street, described as Lot; {4 and the North 9.0 feet of Lot 5, Block 3, Hick's Subdivision of Boone's Addition to the City of Little Rock; from the present "B" Residence District to that of "C" Two- family District. Z -1482 Petition from the Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock, for reclassification of property at 701 South Arthur Street described as All of Lots 14, 15 and 16, Part of Lots 1,2,3,4,12 and 13, and that part of the dedicated streets and alley right -of -way all in Block 2, Huffman's Addition to the City of Little Rock, lying North and West of the North right -of -way line of the East -West Expressway as shown and described on a Map and Plat of the area; from the present "A" One- family and "E -1" Quiet Business Districts to that of "F" Commercial District. Z -2121 Petition from Phillip Joiner, Agent for Bert Treadway, for reclassifi- Z -1605 Petition from Cloverdale Center, In., for reclassification of property in the 8800 Block of Chicot Road, described as Part of Tract 3, Vinson's Addition to the City of Little Rock; from the present "A" One - family District to that of "F" Commercial District. Z -2128 Petition from The Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock, for reclassification of various tracts within the Coliseum Urban Renewal Plan as described in attachment to said Petition; from the present "B" Residence and "C" Two- family Districts to that of "C" Two - family and "B" Residence District. There being no protests presented to the foregoing Petitions, an Ordinance to rezone the various properties as described in said Petitions was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 11,964) There was presented Ordinance No. 110964, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, EKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; D FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: 401 Johnson Street; 701 South Arthur Street; 3245 Mary Street; 8800 Block of Chicot Road; and Various Tracts in Coliseum Urban Renewal Area). cation of property at 3245 Mary Street, described as the South One -third of Lots 11, 12, and 13, Block 29, C. 0. Brack's Addition to that of "E" Apartment District. Z -1605 Petition from Cloverdale Center, In., for reclassification of property in the 8800 Block of Chicot Road, described as Part of Tract 3, Vinson's Addition to the City of Little Rock; from the present "A" One - family District to that of "F" Commercial District. Z -2128 Petition from The Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock, for reclassification of various tracts within the Coliseum Urban Renewal Plan as described in attachment to said Petition; from the present "B" Residence and "C" Two- family Districts to that of "C" Two - family and "B" Residence District. There being no protests presented to the foregoing Petitions, an Ordinance to rezone the various properties as described in said Petitions was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 11,964) There was presented Ordinance No. 110964, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, EKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; D FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: 401 Johnson Street; 701 South Arthur Street; 3245 Mary Street; 8800 Block of Chicot Road; and Various Tracts in Coliseum Urban Renewal Area). NO S September 18, 1967 - Cont'd. Said Ordinance was read the first time. Firector Steinkamp moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directo present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Menefee, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none, Absent - Director Henson - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented a Petition from Missouri Pacific Railroad Company, representing this Corporation to be the owner of all lands abutting;.,on a portion of Collins Street lying between Blocks 1 and 5 of Russell's Addition to the City of Little Rock, asking the Board of Directors to vacate and abandon the following ' portion of said street, to -wit: All that part of Collins Street in the City of Little Rock which bounded on the south by the North line of East Markham Street and which is bounded on the North by the right -of -way of the main track of the Missouri Pacific Railroad. Attached and made a part of the Petition was a certified copy of the original plat of Russell's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, and a plat showing the lands owned by the Petitioner in said,Blocks 1 and 5 of Russell's Addition and the location of the street proposed to be closed. Also filed was a Certificate from Beach Abstract and Guaranty Company stating that the Petitioner was the owner of all property adjoin- ing the portion of Collins Street proposed to be closed, and a recommendation approving the closing.of this street from the Planning Commission. (See Resolution No. 3,840 setting date for public hearing on Petition). There was presented Resolution No. 3,840, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE PETITION TO VACATE 'A PORTION OF COLLINS STREET LYING BETWEEN BLOCKS 1 and 5 OF RUSSELL'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which resolution was read in full. Director Steinkamp moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Henson - total 1. There was then presented a Petition from KATV, INC., (Griffin -Leake T.V., Inc.), representing themselves to be the owner of all property abutting upon an alley twenty feet in width, running East and West through Block One of Fulton's Addition to the City of Little Rock. Attached thereto was a Certified copy of the Plat of Fulton's Addition to the City of Little Rock. Said Petition stated that the aforesaid alley connecting Broadway and Arch Streets is not platted or designated as such on any ' recorded document known to the applicant, and apparently was acquired by fee title by the City of Little Rock. (See Resolution No. 3,841 setting date for public hearing on said Petition). There was presented Resolution No. 3,841, entitled: R - September 18, 1967 - Contd. i RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE APPLICATION TO VACATE THE ALLEY IN BLOCK ONE OF FULTON'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Menefee that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Henson - total 1. There was presented Resolution No. 3,842, entitled: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION DEED OF HAZEL LAURA BOYD OF CERTAIN PROPERTY TO BE USED AS RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR 65TH STREET; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; ' which resolution was read in full. Director Baldwin moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was had on the i motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, I Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Henson - total 1. There was then presented Ordinance No. 11,965, entitled: AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING CERTAIN FUNDS WITHIN THE 1967 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Parks and Recreation Department). The ordinance was read the first time. Director Steinkamp moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on second) reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of,.Director Steinkamp, seconded by Director Hewitt, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Henson - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. Resolution No. 3,843 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO BEMBERG IRON WORKS FOR STEEL RAILINGS FOR THE FOX AND WOLF DISPLAYS AT THE LITTLE ROCK MUNICIPAL ZOO; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Baldwin moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Henson - total 1. There was presented Resolution No. 3,844, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO FRED T. MILLER PLUMBING-COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF A SEPTIC DISPOSAL SYSTEM IN RESERVOIR PARK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; 1 which resolution was read in full. Director Hewitt moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. A roll call was had on the � motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, I �I V September 18, 1967 - Cont'd. Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Henson - total 1. There was presented Resolution No. 3,845, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO J. D. SIMS d /b /a SIMCO ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR ELECTRICAL WORK ON PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK AT 600 WEST MARKHAM STREET; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Menefee that the resolution be adopted. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and the resolu- tion was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Henson - total 1. A proposed Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AWARDING A CONTRACT TO H. W. TUCKER COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF CURB AND GUTTER AND CONCRETE HEADER AND DRAINAGE SPILLWAY AT FIRE STATION NO. 17; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $3,375.00 FROM THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND TO PROJECT 52 - FIRE STATION NO. 17; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; was withdrawn from the Agenda upon recommendation , of Acting City Manager Stanley Neuse, in order that Bids may be readvertised with anticipation that more than one Bid would be submitted. There was then presented Ordinance No. 11,966, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF A PARTIAL TAKING OF PARCEL NO. 285 -G -109 FOR THE EAST -WEST EXPRESSWAY AT A PURCHASE PRICE OF $52150.00; AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 11,634; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Menefee moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Menefee, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance , was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Henson - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 3,846, entitled: A RESOLUTION GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO GRIFFIN -LEAKE TV, INC. FOR THE ERECTION. OF A MICROWAVE ANTENNA TOWER IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Relocation of Station KATV on Broadway in 1800 Block). Said resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Menefee, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Henson - total 1. Resolution No. 3,847 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH ARKANSAS POWER & LIGHT COMPANY FOR THE RELOCATION OF ELECTRIC FACILITIES FURNISHING CURRENT TO CITY HALL; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Hewitt moved that the resolution be ,RR� adopted. which motion was seconded by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, 1111111 September 18, 1967 - Cont'd. 83 Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Henson - total 1. There was presented Ordinance No. 11,967, entitled:. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PARTS OF SECTION 13 -28 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF CITY OF LITTLE ROCK PERTAINING TO FIRE DISTRICTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Hewitt moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Menefee, that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Henson - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Resolution No. 3,848, entitled: A RESOLUTION GRANTING UNION NATIONAL BANK OF LITTLE ROCK, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, THE PRIVILEGE TO USE CERTAIN SPACE UNDER THE EXISTING SIDEWALKS ADJACENT TO BLOCK 75 TO THE ORIGINAL CITY OF LITTLE ROCK AND THE ALLEY IN SAID BLOCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Upon question by members of the Board of Directors, Mr. Roy Hogan, Local Manager of the Arkansas Power and Light Company, stated that this underground space would not affect any of their electric circuits and that Arkansas Power and Light Company had no objection to this Franchise. John Taylor, Assistant Director of the Department of Community Development, stated that he had been advised by officials of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company that they had no objection to this excavation for use by Union National Bank in the construction of their new Banking facilities between West Fourth Street and Capitol Avenue on Louisiana Street, and had not received any objections to date from other utilities; and upon question by Director Steinkamp, stated that the plat and drawing of the area as submitted by the Architect, did not show any encroachment on the alley running North and South between West Fourth Street and Capitol Avenue. Director Steinkamp then recommended that the City make a survey of downtown alleys to report any encroachments that had not been authorized. Director Baldwin then moved that the resolution as read be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borcher Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Henson - total 1. Resolution No. 3,849 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MR. MALLORY CRANK, MR. DICK LANKFORD AND MRS. GENEVA BUCKELEW TO THE CITY BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION, FILLING THE VACANCIES CREATED BY THE RESIGNATIONS OF MR. FRED SCHMUTZ, MRS. FRANK WHITE AND MR. MILAS HALE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Menefee moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was had on the M 0 a 6 September 18, 1967 - Contd. motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; ' Absent - Director Henson - total 1. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Baldwin, :the "Board. of')Directors -,I adjourned at 8:15 o'clock P.M. to meet again on Monday, October 2, 1967 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. ATTEST: 0 APPROVED: ` % �q.�.�,(..+.w �% . ✓� to bs,.cJ City Clerk Ma or. Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas October 2, 1967 - 7:30 P.M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Pauline G. Beeson, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Menefee, Henson, and Hewitt - total 4; Absent - Directors Baldwin and Steinkamp - total 2. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following , proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Director Henson. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on September 18, 1967 was dispensed with and said minutes approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Bowen, by unanimous vote of the members of the'Board of Directors present. The following Zoning Petition as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on August 3, 1967, subject to the filing of a Development Plan and a re- survey of the Tract proposed to be rezoned; and approval of the Development Plan on September 7, 1967: Z -2103 Petition from Sam Strauss, Jr., for reclassification of property at 800 Reservoir Road, described as the East 810.6 feet of the North 429 feet of the SW4 SW4, Section 35, Township 2 North, Range 13 West, Pulaski County, Arkansas, containing 7.98 acres more or less; from the present "A" One- family District to that , of "E -1 -A" Nursing Home, Lodging and Undertaking District. There being no protests presented to the Petition, a proposed Ordinance to rezone the above described Tract was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 11,968). - µ October 2, 1967 - Cont'd. There was presented Ordinance No. 11,968, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 800 RESERVOIR ROAD IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;- which ordinance was read the first time. Director Henson moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors) present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of I Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Hewitt, that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading. This motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of- Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt -i total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Baldwin and - Steinkamp - total 2. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared - passed. There was again presented the Petition from Roy W. Peterson; City of Little Rock, et al., representing themselves to be the owners of all property abutting upon I a portion of an alley between Van Buren Street and Jonesboro Drive, and Ninth and Tenth Streets in Block 10, Cunningham's Addition to the City of Little Rock, requesting the closing of said Alley running North and South in said Block. Attached to said Petition was a certified copy of the Plat of Cunningham's Addition, and filed therewith was a Certificate from Beach Abstract and Guaranty Company, stating that the Petitioners were the last owners of record of property abutting upon the Alley proposed to be closed; together -with a Report from the Department of Community Development as follows: "The Planning Commission recommends denial of this closure due to the fact that it is in War Memorial Park ". Public hearing on the Petition had been set by Resolution No. 3,835 of the Board of Directors for this time and place; and the City Clerk stated that notice thereof had been duly published on September 8, 1967 and September 15, 1967, advising all persons interested to appear and they would be heard thereon. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were then heard therein. John L. Taylor, Assistant Director of the Department of Community Development, advised the Board of Directors that the Planning Commission and Julius Breckling, Director of the Parks and Recreation Department, did not recommend the closing of this dedicated alley due to the fact that it was undeveloped open space adjoining War Memorial Park and which they preferred it remain, and that a fence which had been constructed across this alley be moved back to the owners property line. There being no protests presented to the Petition, Mayor Borchert declared the public hearing closed, and a proposed Ordinance to close the Alley in Block 10, Cunningham's Addition was placed on first reading. (See proposed`: Ordinance below). There was presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS VACATING AND CLOSING THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 10, CUNNINGHAM'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which proposed ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Menefee, that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion October 2, 1967 was seconded by Director Hewitt, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by , unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Henson, seconded by Director Hewitt, the rules were again suspended and the proposed ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - none; Noes - Directors Bowen, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 5; Absent - Directors Baldwin and Steinkamp - total 2. There was again presented the Petition from Missouri Pacific Railroad Company, representing that this Corporation is the owner of all lands abutting on part of the alley in Block 5, of Russell's Addition to the City of Little Rock, asking the Board of Directors to close the following portion of said alley, to -wit: All -that part of the alley in Block 5 as shown on the plat of Russell's Addition to the City of Little Rock that is adjacent to Lots-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 14, 15, 16, 17 and the North 5.47 feet Petition was a Certificate from Beach Abstract and Guaranty Company stating that the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company was the owner of lands abutting upon the portion of of Lot 6 and the North 9.11 feet of Lot 13 of said Block 5 of Russell's Addition to the City of Little Rock. Attached thereto and made a part thereof was a certified copy of the original plat of Russell's Addition to the City of Little Rock, showing the portion of the alley proposed to be closed, which alley has not been used by the public for a period of more than five years and has no utility lines located therein. Attached to the Petition was a Certificate from Beach Abstract and Guaranty Company stating that the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company was the owner of lands abutting upon the portion of the alley proposed to be closed, with a sketch of the abutting lots to be affected. The Little Rock Planning Commission had recommended approval of the closing of this portion of the alley as requested at their meeting held on September 7, 1967. Public hearing on the Petition had been set by Resolution No. 3,833 as adopted by the Board of Directors on September 5, 1967; and the City Clerk stated that.notice thereof had been duly published on September 8;, 1967 and September 15, 1967, advising all persons interested to appear and they would be heard thereon. Whereupon, all persons so ' desiring were heard therein. There being no protests presented, the public hearing was declared closed and '.an ordinance to close the alley as described above was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 11,969) There was presented Ordinance No. 11,969, entitled: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, VACATING AND CLOSING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 52 RUSSELL'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Menefee moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Hewitt that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was then taken upon the October 2, 1967 - Cont'd. Bowen, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Baldwin and Steinkamp - total 2. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared III passed. " There was.then presented a Petition from International Paper Company, owners of property comprising University Heights Subdivision, (Ashton Park), requesting the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to vacate and close certain streets in this Addition, designated as "Tract A of the SE-4 SW4, Section 27, Township .2 North, Range 13 West." Said Petition stated that none of the streets and alleys, as laid out in the original Plat of Ashton Park Addition, as later changed to University Heights Addition by amendment and recorded in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Pulaski County, had ever been opened or used by the public; and that the closing of the following streets in said Subdivision had been approved by the Little Filed with the Petition were Consents'for closing of the above named streets from other abutting property owners. (See Resolution No. 3,850 setting date for public hearing on said Petition). There was presented Resolution No. 3,850, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS,. SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE PETITION TO VACATE PORTIONS OF THE STREETS IN UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS (ASHTON PARK) ADDITION; PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICES ' THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. "Director Hewitt moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Baldwin and Steinkamp - total 2. There was then presented Resolution No. 3,851, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, IN THE EXECUTION OF EASEMENTS AND RIGHT -OF -WAY TO ARKANSAS POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, GRANTING ARKANSAS POWER AND LIGHT'COMPANY AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT AND MAINTAIN ELECTRIC FACILITIES ON CERTAIN LANDS BELONGING TO THE CITY OF Rock Planning Commission: 1. That part of Caret Street lying in said quarter section extending Eastward from the Northwest corner of Lot 12, Block 33, to the East boundary line of said quarter section; 2. That part of Potest Street extending Eastward from the Northwest corner of Lot 12, Block 42, to the East boundary line of said quarter section; 3. That part of Rantow Street extending Eastward from the Southwest corner of Lot 13, Block 46, to the Southeast corner of Lot 14 of Block 46, and from the Southwest corner of Lot 22, Block 47, eastward to the Southeast corner of Lot 24 in said Block 47. 4.. That part being an extension of Kenneth Street lying.East of Lot 1, Block 33, extending from the Northeast corner of said Lot 1, Block 33, southward to the Southeast corner of said Lot 1. Filed with the Petition were Consents'for closing of the above named streets from other abutting property owners. (See Resolution No. 3,850 setting date for public hearing on said Petition). There was presented Resolution No. 3,850, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS,. SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE PETITION TO VACATE PORTIONS OF THE STREETS IN UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS (ASHTON PARK) ADDITION; PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICES ' THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. "Director Hewitt moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Baldwin and Steinkamp - total 2. There was then presented Resolution No. 3,851, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, IN THE EXECUTION OF EASEMENTS AND RIGHT -OF -WAY TO ARKANSAS POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, GRANTING ARKANSAS POWER AND LIGHT'COMPANY AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT AND MAINTAIN ELECTRIC FACILITIES ON CERTAIN LANDS BELONGING TO THE CITY OF 87 G'' LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, TO SERVE THE-ARMSTRONG RUBBER COMPANY; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Henson that the reso- lution be adopted, said motion being seconded by Director Hewitt. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 4; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Baldwin and Steinkamp - total 2. 87 G'' October 2, 1967 - Cont'd. Mayor Borchert then introduced the following Provisional Members of the Little Rock Junior League who were in attendance to observe proceedings of the Board . of Directors meeting: Mrs. William Cravens, Mrs. Stanley Bradshaw, Jr., Mrs. Stanley ' Gray, rs. Joel Ledbetter rs. G. A. Buchanan and Mrs. Ed I y, , Jr., , , Ligon, Jr. A proposed Resolution, entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY A LEASE AGREEMENT TO CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY SITUATED IN PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS TO-BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF DUMPING TRASH AND RUBBISH FREE OF RAW GARBAGE; AND FOR'OTHER PURPOSES; was withdrawn from the Agenda by request of Stanley Neuse, Acting City Manager. The Comparative Statement of Income Account Report of the Little Rock Municipal Water Works for the month of August, 1967 was presented, showing Operations Statement, Number of Customers by Classification, and Statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements. Upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Hewitt, said Report was received and filed. The Final Report of Sewer Improvement District No. 131 was presented, show- ing that the District has paid all its outstanding Bonds and interest Coupons, .. that i ' the District has no outstanding liabilities, and does not hold title to any lands foreclosed for assessments. Said Report as signed by the Commissioners of said Improvement District, requested that this be accepted as its Final Report and that the Commissioners be discharged. Director Hewitt moved that this Report be referred to the Acting City Manager for review. This motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and adopted by viva voce vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was then presented Resolution No. 3,852, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO SCHOOL PRODUCTS COMPANY TO FURNISH MATERIALS, FABRICATE AND HANG DRAPERIES AT DUNBAR RECREATION CENTER; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Henson that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt. A roll call was i had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 5; Noes - none; ' Absent - Directors Baldwin and Steinkamp - total 2. Resolution No. 3,853 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO MOORE ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF CERTAIN UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE CITY HALL; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR SAID CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Menefee moved that the.resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Henson. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Baldwin and Steinkamp - total 2. There was presented Resolution No. 3,854, entitled: A RESOLUTION AMENDING IN PART RESOLUTION NO. 3,804 SAME HAVING AWARDED A CONTRACT FOR CLEARING AND GRUBBING THE GOLF COURSE IN HINDMAN PARK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Henson moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, II III 89 October 2, 1967 - Cont'd. Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - .Directors Baldwin and Steinkamp - total 2. There was then presented Ordinance No. 11,970; entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $2,300.00 FROM THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND - FIRE TO PROJECT 52 - FIRE STATION NO. 17; AUTHORIZING THE LITTLE ROCK MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS TO INSTALL WATER MAINS AND FIRE-HYDRANTS AT FIRE STATION NO. 17; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Hewitt moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee -, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Hewitt, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and.No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Baldwin and Steinkamp - total 2. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Ordinance No. 11,971, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $28,000.00 FROM THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND - STREETS TO PROJECT 56 - WEST 12TH STREET TO BE USED FOR PAYMENT OF THE COST OF INCREASED QUANTITIES NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE WIDENING AND PAVING OF WEST 12TH STREET BETWEEN UNIVERSITY AVENUE AND ROCK CREEK UNDER THE AGREEMENT WITH THE LITTLE ROCK HOUSING AUTHORITY; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR SAID INCREASED COST; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Henson, that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Hewitt, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Baldwin and Steinkamp - total 2. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. Ordinance No. 11,972 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO HARRY W. BLAKE AND RUTH BLAKE, HIS WIFE, THEIR HEIRS, EXECUTORS AND ASSIGNS TO PLACE METAL WASTE PAPER RECEPTACLES ON THE STREET RIGHTS -OF -WAY IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 11,324; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Menefee moved that the rules be 90I�I October 21 1967 - Cont'd. suspended and the ordinance placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the ' Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Henson, that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five-in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Baldwin and Steinkamp - total 2. Whereupon, the ordinance was i declared passed. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Henson, the Board of Directors adjourned at 8:25 o'clock P.M. to meet again on Monday, October 16, 1967 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. ATTEST: - APPROVED: Qp� City Clerk. M yor. I _ I I i I I I I i II I �I I� 91 Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas October 16, 1967 - 7:30 P.M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Pauline G. Beeson, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Absent - none. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Director Hewitt. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on October 2, 1967 was dispensed with and said minutes approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Menefee, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The following Zoning Petitions as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on October 5, 1967 were presented: Z -2120 Petition from Grace Newman Wright for reclassification of property i at 2914. Cumberland Street, described as Lots 10, 11, 12 and 13, Block 1, Tuxedo Park Addition to the City of Little Rock; from the present "A" One - family District to that of "C" Two - family District. Z- 2124 Petition from Parkview Christian Church for reclassification of property at 6201 West 5th Street, described as a Tract of land in Blocks 1 and 2 of W. & C. Addition to the City of Little Rock, (See Petition for legal description); from the present "A" One- family District to that of "F" Commercial District. Z -2050 Petition from Pleasant Valley, Inc., for reclassification of a Tract of land located at #1 Valley Club Circle, (See Petition for legal description), from the present "A" One- family District to that of "C" Two - family District, for the purpose of constructing a Golf Course and Country Club. Z -1978 Petition from C. S. Lowry for reclassification of property at 6424 Lancaster Road, described as the South 219 feet of Lot 24, L. B. Leigh and R. C. Butlers Acres; from the present "E -1" Quiet Business District to that of "F" Commer- cial District. There being no protests presented to the reclassification of the above described properties, an ordinance to rezone the various Tracts as requested was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 11,973) There was presented Ordinance No. 11,973, entitled:, i AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE,CITY "OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: 2914 -16 Cumberland; 6201 West 5th; #1 Valley Club Circle; and 6424 Lancaster Rd.) Said ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors-elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the embers of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more I October 16, 1967 - Cont'd. of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Hewitt, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was ' read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes --Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent_- none. Whereupon,-said ordinance was declared passed. There was again presented the Petition from Missouri Pacific Railroad Company, representing this Corporation to be the owner of all lands abutting upon a portion of Collins Street lying between Blocks 1 and 5 of Russell's Addition to the City of Little Rock, asking the Board of Directors to vacate and abandon a portion of said street, as follows: All that part of Collins Street in the City of Little Rock which is bounded on the south by the North line of East Markham Street and which is bounded on the North by the right -of -way of the main tract of the Missouri Pacific Railroad. Attached to -the Petition was a certified copy of the original plat of Russell's Addition to the City of Little Rock, and a plat showing the lands owned by the Petitioner in said Blocks 1 and 5 of Russell's Addition and the'portion of the street proposed to be closed; and filed also was a Certificate from Beach Abstract and Guaranty Company stating-that the Petitioner was the owner of--all property adjoining the street proposed to be-closed, together with a recommendation from the Little Rock Planning Commission for approval of the closing of this street. Public hearing on the Petition had been set by Resolution No. 3,840 of the Board of Directors for this time and place; and the City Clerk stated that notice had been duly published thereon on September 22, 1967 and September 29, 1967, advising all persons interested to appear and they would be given an opportunity to be heard. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard-therein. There being no protests presented, the public hearing was declared closed, and an ordinance to close that portion of Collins Street as requested, subject to any utility easements located'in said street, was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 11,974) There was presented Ordinance No. 11,974; entitled: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, VACATING AND CLOSING A PORTION OF COLLINS STREET LYING BETWEEN BLOCKS 1 AND 5 OF RUSSELL'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Henson that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Director Menefee moved that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time-, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. e' October 16, 1967 - Cont'd. There was again presented the Petition from KATV, Inc., (Griffin- Leake, Inc.), representing themselves to be the owner of all property abutting upon an alley running East and West through Block One of Fulton's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, and connecting Broadway and Arch Streets; asking the Board of Directors to vacate and abandon this right -of -wag, which is not platted or designated as such on the Plat of Fulton's Addition, a copy of which was attached to the Petition, and was apparently acquired by fee title by the City of Little Rock from previous property owners for right -of -way. Public hearing on the Petition had been set for this date and time by Resolution No. 3,841 of the Board of Directors; and the City Clerk stated that notice thereof had been duly published on September 22, 1967 and September 29, 1967, advising all persons interested to appear and they would be given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard therein. There were no protests presented, and upon question by members of the Board of Directors, Henry de Noble, Director of the Department of Community Development,of the City of Little Rock, stated that the Planning Commission had recommended approval for the closing of this right -of -way connecting Broadway and Arch Streets, sometimes referred to as an extension of Wright Avenue, but not dedicated as such on the Plat of Fulton's Addition, and which had been made One -way due to the narrowness of the right -of -way. There being no persons present desiring to be heard, the public hearing was declared closed, and an ordinance to close this right -of -way was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 11,975) There was presented Ordinance No. 11,975, entitled: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, VACATING AND CLOSING THE ALLEY IN BLOCK ONE (1) OF FULTON'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Steinkamp moved that the-rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of ' Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Steinkamp, that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented a Petition from Clara P. Gay and Lillie B. Neely, representing themselves to be all of the owners of property abutting upon the alley running North and South in Block 2, Fulton's Addition to the City of Little Rock, which alley lies between Lots 4, 5, and 6 and Lots 7, 8, and 9, in said Block 2; ' asking the Board of Directors to vacate, abandon and close the above described alley, subject, to) any. pUbl•ic: utility. easements: 1'ocated- therein':' Attached to the Petition. was a certified copy of the Plat of this portion of Fulton's Addition, showing the alley proposed to be closed, together with a Certificate from Little Rock Abstract 941 October 16, 1967 - Cont'd. Company, showing that the signers of this Petition are the owners of the affected property. (See Resolution No. 3,855 setting date for public hearing on said Petition). There was presented Resolution No. 3,855, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE PETITION TO VACATE THE ALLEY RUNNING NORTH AND SOUTH IN BLOCK 2, FULTON'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, WHICH.,SAID ALLEY LIES BETWEEN LOTS 4 5, AND 6, AND LOTS 7, 8, AND 9, IN SAID BLOCK 2; which resolution was read in full. Director Hewitt moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was then presented a Petition from Arkansas Baptist Medical Center, representing itself to be the owner in its entirety of all realty abutting on both the North and South sides of West Twelfth Street between Bishop Street and Marshall Street, asking the Board of Directors to abandon and close that portion of West ' Twelfth Street lying between the East line of Marshall Street and the West line of Bishop Street, for the purpose of constructing an enclosed parking facility on the portion of West Twelfth Street if vacated, and the entire block abutting the same on the North, being Block 3, Centennial Addition to the City of Little Rock. Attached to the Petition was a certified photocopy of the Plat of that portion of Centennial Addition, showing the portion of said street to be vacated, together with a Certificate from Beach Abstract and Guaranty Company showing the Petitioner to be the owner of record of all of Block 22, Marshall and Wolfe's Addition; and Lots 3 and 4 and the North 25 feet of West 100 feet of Lot 5 and all of Lot 12, Block 3, Centennial Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and the Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, being the owner of the remaining portion of Block 3, Centennial Addition. (See Resolution No. 3,856 setting date for public hearing on the Petition). There was presented Resolution No. 3,856, entitled: ' RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE PETITION TO VACATE AND ABANDON WEST TWELFTH STREET LYING BETWEEN THE EAST CURB LINE OF MARSHALL STREET AND THE WEST CURB LINE OF BISHOP. STREET, IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Steinkamp that the resolution be adopted. This motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and the resolu- tion was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented a Petition from Arkansas Baptist Medical Center, Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, et al., representing themselves to be a majority of the owners of real property abutting upon an alley lying between the East and West halves of Block Eleven (11), Centennial Addition to the City of , Little Rock, asking the Board of Directors to vacate and close that part of the alley described as follows: Beginning at the North line of said alley abutting Lot One (1) in said block, run thence South to the Southeast corner of Lot Three (3), thence East to the Southwest corner of Lot Ten (10), 95 October 16, 1967 - Conttd. thence-North along the East line of said alley to the Northwest corner of Lot Twelve (12), thence West to the point of.beginning. Attached to the Petition was a Certificate from Little Rock Abstract Company, listing all of the owners of record of the land lying within 200 feet of Block.3 and Lots 1, 2, 3, 90 10, 11, and 12, Block 11, Centennial Addition to the.City of Little Rock.. (See Resolution No. 3,857 setting date for public hearing on said Petition) There was presented Resolution No. 3,857, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE PETITION TO VACATE AND ABANDON A PORTION OF THE ALLEY IN BLOCK ELEVEN (11), CENTENNIAL ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which resolution was read in full. Director Steinkamp moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. A roll.call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - (none; Absent - none. There was presented a Petition from Arkansas Baptist Medical Center, Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, et al., representing themselves to be a majority of the owners of real property abutting upon an alley in Block Three (3), Centennial Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, asking the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock to vacate and.close said Alley running through said Block. Attached to the Petition was a Certificate from Little Rock Abstract Company, listing all of the owners of record of the land lying within 200 feet of Block 3 and Lots 1, 2, 3, 9, 100 11, and 12, Block 11, Centennial Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas. (See Resolution No. 3,858 setting date for public hearing on the Petition).. There was then presented Resolution No. 3,858, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SETTING THE DATE'OF HEARING ON THE PETITION TO VACATE AND ABANDON THE ALLEY RUNNING ' THROUGH BLOCK THREE (3), CENTENNIAL ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made.by Director Steinkamp that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was again presented the Final Report of Sewer Improvement District No. 131, showing that this District has paid all its outstanding bonds and interest coupons, has no outstanding liabilities, and does not hold title to any lands fore- closed for assessments nor are there any delinquent lands in this District. Said Report was signed by the three Commissioners for the Improvement District and they requested that the Commissioners be discharged and the District closed. Upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Baldwin, said Report was approved, and received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was then presented a Report of Commissioners of Sewer Improvement District No. 131.E of Little Rock, Arkansas, stating that Albert Shemin, one of the Commissioners of said District, had sold his property and is not living within the bounds of the District, which disqualifies him from serving as a Commissioner, and �o October 16, 1967 - Cont'd. recommending the appointment of Earnest L. Landon to serve as a Commissioner as a successor to Mr. Shemin on the Board of Commissioners of Sewer Improvement District No. 134. Director Steinkamp moved that the Report be received and filed, and a ' Resolution appointing a Commissioner for said Improvement District be read. This motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. (See Resolution No. 3,859). There was presented Resolution No. 3,859, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A COMMISSIONER IN SEWER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 134 OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Steinkamp that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was then presented Ordinance No. 11,976, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AWARDING CONTRACTS ON BIDS FOR MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT TO BE USED BY VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $13,651.84 FROM THE 1965'IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Telephone Recorder for Police Department; and Traffic Signal Equipment). Said ordinance was read the first time. Director Henson questioned the matter of the ordinance not including bids as previously discussed at the Agenda meeting on Wednesday, October 11, 1967, for a heating and air conditioning unit, and duct work on the building at 600 West Markham Street recently acquired by the City and now being used by the Paint Department of the'Traffic Division. Director Henson stated that it had been his understanding after discussion at the Agenda meeting when Director Menefee questioned the amount of the two bids as being too high, and the fact that only two bids were received, that the bids would be on the Agenda for consideration of the Board of Directors at this meeting, and recommendations would be made to the Board of Directors on the results of findings after review of the bids by Director , Menefee and Stanley Neuse, Acting City Manager. Mr. Neuse then stated that it was his recommendation'that the two items be withdrawn from the Agenda, and proposals for bids be readvertised. Director Menefee then advised that he had met with Mr. Neuse for a review of the bids in question, and it was decided that it might be advantageous to reject the two bids received on each of the two items, and readvertise with the hope that more bids would be received. Director Henson stated that he was not aware that the Board of Directors had made any decision on removing the two bids from the Agenda, and in his opinion this could present problems when they received bids and no action was taken. After further discussion, Mayor Borchert requested that Nr. Neuse, 4cting City Manager, notify each of the two bidders on the heating and air conditioning units, and duct work on the City -owned building at 600 West Markham Street, that all bids were being rejected, and that bids for this work would be readvertised. Director Menefee then moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance as previously read be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin i 97 N October 16, 1967 - Cont'd. that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and adopted by unanimous vote of the ' members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds:or more-of the members of the Board of Directors - elect.. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Where- upon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Ordinance No. 11,977, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $88,459.00 FROM THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND TO PROJECT 92 - ZOO IMPROVEMENTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Federal Government Matching Funds received by City). Said ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and adopted by unanimous vote of the-members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number ' and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Menefee,.seconded by Director Baldwin, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye-and No vote was.then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes.- Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, I said ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 3,860, entitled: A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.,3,792 TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF AN ADDITIONAL $4,042.00; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (R6: Cost of Stainless Steel Wire for Fox and Wolf Display at Zoo). Said resolution ' was read in full. Motion was made by.Director Hewitt that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. A had the roll call was -on motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes- none; Absent - none. In connection with a Request from Arkansas Baptist Medical Center for payment of costs in the amount of $2,002_.48, incurred by Willy J. Barney for injuries received by -him during an arrest for burglary by officers of the Little Rock Police Department, Stanley Neuse, Acting City Manager, requested that this item be withdrawn from the Agenda until the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors on November 6, 1967. Mr. Neuse advised that he had not been able to confer with the proper official of Arkansas Baptist Medical Center as was recommended at the Agenda meeting on October 11, 1967, due to his absence from the City; and that he would attempt to do this and have a recommendation for the Board of Directors on the matter at the next ' regular Agenda meeting. There was then presented Resolution No. 3,861, entitled: A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3790 ADOPTED JUNE 192 1967, BY CERTIFY- ING THAT FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PAYMENT TO THE MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; 1117 98111 October 16, 1967 - Cont1d. (Re: Crossing necessary in construction of a Sewer Main in improvements to Little Rock Sanitary Sewer System, involving Federal Matching Funds). Said resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Bowen, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - , Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented.Resolution No. 3;862, entitled: - A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A QUITCLAIM DEED FROM CLOVERDALE SEWER - IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 207 TO CERTAIN PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE NE41 SW4, SECTION 360 TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 13 WEST, PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full.- Filed in connection therewith was a communication from Eichenbaum, Scott & Miller, Attorneys for said Sewer Improvement District, together with Excerpts from the Minutes of a Special Meeting of the Commissioners of the District, stating that an agreement had been reached whereby this property would be deeded by Quitclaim Deed to the City to be used in connection with the Park operated by the City, adjacent to the old Treatment Plant which is no longer needed by the Improvement District, with the condition of this conveyance that the City ' remove the old facilities, so as to eliminate any health and safety hazards. Director Henson moved that the resolution as read be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt. A roll call was had on the motion and-the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There :was then.presented Ordinance No. 11,978, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE RATE OF TAXATION OF PROPERTY FOR CITY PURPOSES FOR THE YEAR 1967 FOR VARIOUS FUNDS OF THE -CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; . which ordinance was read the first time.- Director Menefee moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Henson, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance -was then read the second time. Motion was ' made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent -'none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. T.he-:-emergency, :sec:tion;: being. Seotion-.3 of� Ordinance. No. 11,978 was read, and was adopted: by: the. follow ng: roll' "call- 'vo.te :.' `Ayes '_ Dir--ectors. Bowen, -- Baldwin,' Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented Resolution No. 3,863, entitled: , A RESOLUTION WAIVING THE PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 11,730 AND ORDINANCES THEREIN AMENDED IN FAVOR OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S PLAN FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE ARKANSAS RIVER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; ICI II � II II II 99 R� October 16, 1967 - Contd. (Re: Metropolitan Area Parks Plan (2AG Rebsamen Park to Maumelle - Construction of Arkansas River Project by Federal Government). Said resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by I Director Menefee, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was then presented Resolution No. 3,864, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING GOODE STEWART, W. OWEN LYON, JR., JACK BRACY AND JOHN HARVEY BAIRD, EACH TO A THREE YEAR TERM AS MEMBERS OF THE LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Reappointments). Said resolution was read in full. Director Bowen moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp'- total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Resolution No. 3,865 was presented, entitled: ' A RESOLUTION APPOINTING JESSE POWELL AS COMMISSIONER TO THE LITTLE ROCK HOUSING AUTHORITY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Filed in connection therewith was a Certificate of Appointment in connection with the reappointment of Jesse Powell as a Commissioner of the Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, signed by the remaining Commissioners, together with Excerpts from the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority held on September 12, 1967, at which time a motion was adopted that Jesse Powell be reappointed to serve as a member of the Board of Commissioners for a five -year term under provisions of Act 77 of 1943 in the filling of vacancies on Municipal Housing Authority Boards, subject.to confirmation of the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock. Director Menefee moved that the resolution as read be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: ' Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; -Absent - none. There was presented Resolution No. 3,866, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING HOUSTON BURFORD AS COMMISSIONER ON THE LITTLE ROCK MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS COMMISSION FOR AN EIGHT YEAR TERM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Filed in connection therewith was copy of the Minutes of a Special Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Little Rock Municipal Water Works, held for the purpose of taking action on the expiration of the term of Mr. Burford as a Commissioner on said Board as 'of October 31, 1967, showing a Resolution that was adopted appointing Houston J. Burford to succeed himself as Commissioner for an additional term on said Board, said•term to expire on October '31, 1975, with said appointment being subject to the approval of 'two- thirds of the duly elected and qualified members of the City Board of Directors. Director Hewitt moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was'had;:ob_.the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert,'Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. V III 11 October 16, 1967 - Contd. - Resolution No. 3,867 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING L. DICKSON FLAKE AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, FILLING THE VACANCY CREATED BY THE RESIGNATION ' OF WILLIAM R. MEEKS, JR. Said resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Menefee, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Henson, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Mayor Borchert then introduced members of the Little Rock Junior League of the City of Little Rock, who were in attendance to observe proceedings of the Board of Directors, as follows: Mrs. John Grobmyer, Mrs. Gene Lewis, Mrs. John Cobb, Mrs. Jim Rascoe, Mary Thompson, Mrs. Calvin Johnson, Mrs. Robert Powell, Mrs. Frank E. Waite, Jr., and Mrs. William Donald. Mayor Borchert then presented the resignation of Director Harold E. Henson, Jr., Position Number Four, as follows: "Mr. Mayor, Colleagues on the Board of Directors, ' and Fellow Citizens: After prayerful deliberation and consultation, I have accepted a most challenging appointment to serve as President of the Security National Bank of Joplin, Missouri to become effective November 1, 1967. I, therefore, with your indulgence submit this instrument as a tender of my resignation as a member of the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock to become effective a:t such time on Monday, October 16, 1967 as the Board of Directors may officially accept it. The lives of my family and I have been thoroughly enriched while making Little Rock our home and we are gratified and delighted to have had the opportunity of getting to know all of you and to have had the privilege of serving this city as a member of the Board of Directors during these past few years when, in my judgment, progress was made unequalled by any prior period of time. While we will attack the responsibilities which will be ours in Joplin with all the energy which we can muster, you should know that we leave with you our best wishes for continued progress and prosperity to all citizens of Little Rock. Further, be it remembered that we love you all. s/ Harold E. Henson, Jr." There was then presented Resolution No. 3,868, entitled: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF HAROLD E. HENSON, JR. AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK AND COMMENDING SAID HAROLD E. HENSON, JR. FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE TO THIS CITY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director - Menefee moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - none; Present and Not Voting - Director Henson - total 1. Ordinance No. 11,979 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING JOSEPH B. HURST TO FILL A VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF DIRECTOR ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; ' which resolution was read the first time. Herman C. Ewing, Director of the Urban League of Greater Little Rock, then presented a request to the Board of Directors that the appointment of Mr. Joseph B. Hurst as a member of the Board of Directors to succeed former Director Harold E. Henson, Jr., be reconsidered, and consideration given to the appointment of a colored person; with no reflection on Mr. Hurst, but that the 01 October 16, 1967 - Contd. colored people represented a minority group in the City that has problems, and various groups felt that the colored people would have a better representation with a colored ' member on the Board of Directors. He further stated that he did not question the intentions of the Board, or come before the Board with malice, but concern for the minority population of the City, and that this presented a real chance for progress. Mayor Borchert in answer to the request stated, "that the members of the Board of Directors are elected at large to represent each and every citizen of Little Rock. They take this oath and this is the aim of each and every one of us ". Director Baldwin then moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance as previously read be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Hewitt that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the ' members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. The emergency section, being Section 2 of Ordinance No. 11,979 was read, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - one. The Oath of Office of Joseph B. Hurst as a member of the Board of Directors o succeed former Director Harold E. Henson, Jr., as Position Number Four for his inexpired term, was then administered by the Honorable Murray 0. Reed, Judge of the hancery Court of Pulaski County, Arkansas. Whereupon, said Oath of Office was then ieceived and filed by the City Clerk. Mayor Borchert then introduced members of the amily of the new Director, Joseph B. Hurst. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, pon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Hewitt, the Board of Directors Idjourned at 8:45 o'clock P.M. to meet again on Monday, November 6, 1967 at 7 :30 'clock P.M. ATTEST: APPROVED: City Clerk. Mayor. I i� (I II 1U�II Board of Directors' Chamber 7 Little Rock, Arkansas November 6, 1967 - 7:30 P.M. I The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Pauline G. Beeson, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total.5; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The;Invocation was given by Director Hewitt. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on October 16, 1967 was dispensed with and said minutes approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was then presented Resolution No. 3,869, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MR. CARL N. HOPE AS A MEMBER OF THE CIVIL SERVICE ' COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK TO FILL THE VACANCY CREATED BY THE DEATH OF MR. S. P. DIXON; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution .was read in full. Director Baldwin moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was ,seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes -*Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent.- Director Menefee - total 1. There was presented Resolution No. 3,870, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MR. J. D. SIMPSON, JR. TO A FIVE YEAR TERM AS A MEMBER OF THE LITTLE ROCK MUNICIPAL AIRPORT COMMISSION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Reappointment). Said resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Hurst, seconded by ..Director Hewitt, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. ' In connection with the above appointments•to the Municipal Airport Commission and Civil Service Commission, Mayor Borchert introduced members of the two Commissions who were in attendance. The following Zoning Petition as approved by the 'Little Rock Planning Commission on September 7, 1967, was then presented: Z -601 Petition from Pulaski Federal Savings and Loan Association for reclassification of property at the Northwest corner of Highway No. 10 and Pierce Street, described as Lots 4, 5 and 6, Block 10, Mountain Park Addition to the City of Little Rock; from -the present "E -1" Quiet Business District, except the South 25 feet thereof, to "F" Commercial District, subject to the filing of Development Plan to be approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission. Filed with the Petition was an Amendment to Covenant previously recorded, stating that said Development Plan has been approved by the Planning Commission. A proposed Ordinance was then placed on first ' reading to rezone the above described property as approved by the Planning Commission. (See Ordinance No. 11,980) II ` II H November 61 1967 - Cont'd. There was presented Ordinance No. 11,980, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 1800 NORTH PIERCE STREET IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Hewitt that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, ' Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was again presented the Petition from Clara P. Gay and Lillie B. Neely, representing themselves to be all of the owners of property abutting upon the alley running North and South in Block 2, Fulton's Addition to the City of Little Rock, which alley lies between Lots 4, 5, and 6, and Lots 7, 8, and 9, in said Block 2; asking the Board of Directors to vacate., abandon and close the above described alley, subject to any public utility easements located therein. Attached to the Petition was a certified copy of the Plat of this portion of Fulton's Addition, showing the alley to be closed, together with a Certificate from Little Rock Abstract Company, showing that the signers of this Petition are the owners of the property to be affected. Public hearing on the Petition had been set by Resolution No. 3,855 of the Board of Directors for this time and place; and the City Clerk stated that notice thereof had been duly published on October 20, 1967 and October 27, 1967, advising all persons interested to- appear and they would be given an opportunity to be heard. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard therein. There being no protests pre - sented, the public hearing was declared closed and an ordinance to close the alley as aboved described, was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 11,981) There was presented Ordinance No. 11,981, entitled: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, VACATING AND CLOSING THE ALLEY RUNNING NORTH AND SOUTH IN BLOCK 2, FULTON'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, WHICH SAID ALLEY LIES BETWEEN LOTS 4, 5, AND 6, AND LOTS 7, 8, AND 9, IN SAID BLOCK 2; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six.in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Director Bowen moved that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more November 69 1967 - Cont'd. i of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor ' Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was again presented the Petition from Arkansas Baptist Medical Center, representing itself to be the owner in its entirety of all realty abutting upon both the North and South sides of West Twelfth Street between Bishop Street and Marshall Street, asking the Board of Directors to abandon and close the portion of West Twelfth Street lying between the East line of Marshall Street and the West line of Bishop Street, for the purpose of constructing an enclosed parking facility on the portion of West Twelfth Street to be closed, and the entire block abutting the same on the North, being Block 3, Centennial Addition to the City of Little Rock. Attached to the Petition was a certified photocopy of the Plat of that portion of Centennial Addition, showing the portion of said street to be vacated, together with a Certificate from Beach Abstract and Guaranty Company showing the Petitioner to be owner of record of all of Block 22, Marshall and Wolfe's Addition, and Lots 3 and 4 and the North 25 feet ' of the West 100 feet of Lot 5 and all of Lot 12, Block 3, Centennial Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and the Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, being the owner of the remaining portion of Block 3, Centennial Addition. i Public hearing on said Petition had been set by Resolution No. 3,856 of the Board of Directors for this time and place; and the City Clerk stated that notice thereof had been duly published on October 20, 1967 and October 27, 1967, advising all persons interested to appear and they would be heard thereon. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard therein. There being no protests presented, the public hearing was declared closed and an ordinance to close that portion of West Twelfth Street as described above, was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 11,982) i There was presented Ordinance No. 11,982, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RELEASING, VACATING AND ABANDONING WEST TWELFTH STREET IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK LYING BETWEEN THE EAST CURB LINE OF MARSHALL STREET AND THE WEST ' CURB LINE OF BISHOP STREET, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Steinkamp moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Steinkamp, that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members ofthe Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee'- total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. , - The emergency section, being Section 5 of Ordinance No. 11,982 was read, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert ", Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. Y � II II 1 November 6, 1967 - Cont'd. There was again presented the Petition from Arkansas Baptist Medical Center; Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, et al., representing themselves to be a majority of the owners of real property abutting upon an alley lying between the East and West halves of Block Eleven (11), Centennial Addition to the City of Little Rock, asking the Board of Directors to vacate and close that part of the alley described as follows: Beginning at the North line of said alley abutting Lot One (1) in said block, run thence South to the Southeast corner of Lot Three (3), thence East to the Southwest corner of Lot Ten (10), thence North along the East line of said alley to the Northwest corner of Lot Twelve (12), thence West to the point of beginning. Attached to the Petition was a Certificate from Little Rock Abstract Company, listing all of the owners of record of the land lying within 200 feet of Block 3 and Lots 1, 2, 3, 92 10, 11, and 12, Block 11, Centennial Addition. Public hearing on the Petition had been set by Resolution No. 3,857 of the Board of Directors for this time and place; and the City Clerk stated that notice thereof had been duly published on October 20, 1967 and October 27, 1967, advising all persons interested to appear and they would be given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard therein. There being no protests presented, the public hearing was declared dlosed, and an ordinance to close the alley as described above was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 11,983) There was presented Ordinance No. 11,983, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RELEASING, VACATING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY IN BLOCK ELEVEN (11), CENTENNIAL ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on second reading. This motion.was seconded by Director Baldwin, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Director Bowen moved that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members.of the Board of Directors - elect.. The ordinance was then read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, n, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. The emergency section, being Section 5 of Ordinance No. 11,983 was read, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp .- total 6; Noes. — none; Absent irector Menefee - total 1. There was again presented the Petition from Arkansas Baptist Medical Center; Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, et al., representing themselves to be a majority of the owners of real property abutting upon an alley in Block Three (3), Centennial Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, asking the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, to vacate and close said Alley running through this Block. Attached to the Petition was a'Certificate from Little Rock Abstract MW LROA 10(1 II November 6, 1967 - Cont'd. Company, listing all of the owners of record of the land lying within 200 feet of Block 3 and Lots 1, 2, 3, 90 10, 11, and 12, Block 11, Centennial Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas. Public hearing on the Petition had been set for this ' time and place by Resolution No. 3,858 of the Board of Directors; and the City Clerk stated that notice thereof had been duly published on October 20, 1967 and October 27, 1967, advising all persons so desiring to appear and they would be given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard there- in. There being no protests presented, the public hearing was declared closed and an ordinance to close the alley as above described, was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 11,984) There was presented Ordinance No. 11,9849 entitled: AN ORDINANCE RELEASING, VACATING AND ABANDONING THE ALLEY RUNNING THROUGH BLOCK THREE (3), CENTENNIAL ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Steinkamp moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of ' Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the'Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Steinkamp, seconded by Director Hewitt, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - .total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. The emergency section, being Section 5 of Ordinance No. 11,984 was read, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent Director Menefee - total 1. There was again presented the Petition from International Paper Company, owners of property comprising University Heights Subdivision, (Ashton Park), requesting the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to vacate and close certain streets in this Addition, designated as "Tract A of the SE4 SW4, Section 27, Township ,2 North, Range 13 West." Said Petition stated that none of the streets and alleys, as laid out in the original Plat of Ashton Park Addition, as later changed to University Heights Addition by amendment and as recorded in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Pulaski County, had ever been opened or used by the public; and that the closing of the following streets in said Subdivision had been approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission: 1. That part of Caret Street lying in said quarter section extending Eastward from the Northwest corner of Lot 12, Block 33, to the East boundary line of said quarter section; ' 2. That part of Potest Street extending Eastward from the Northwest corner of Lot 12, Block 42, to the East boundary line of said quarter section; 3. That part of Rantow Street extending eastward from the Southwest corner of Lot 13, Block 46, to the Southeast corner of Lot 14 of Block..46 ,. and ,from the Southwest corner of Lot 22, Block 47, eastward to the Southeast corner of Lot 24 in said Block 47. \ III November 62 1967 - Cont'd. ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, VACATING AND CLOSING PARTS OF THE STREETS IN UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS (ASHTON.PARK) ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Steinkamp moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Steinkamp that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Resolution No. 3,871, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF COMMITMENT TO PLEDGE, FOLLOWING AN ELECTION,.CERTAIN TAX REVENUES TO FINANCE THE LITTLE ROCK AIRPORT COMMISSION'S PLAN FOR DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF ADAMS FIELD; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Filed in connection therewith was a resolution as adopted by the Little Rock Airport Commission on November 1, 1967, requesting the City to commit the tax millage now being used to service the Little Rock Library Bonds in the amount of 1.25 mills as soon as said Library Bonds are fully paid in 1968, for the purpose of constructing a new Airport Terminal Building as previously proposed in Phase Two in the development of additional Airport facilities, and as presented to the Board of Directors at the Agenda meeting on November 1, 1967. Director Baldwin moved that the resolution as read be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen.•.: . A roll call was had and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. Mr. S. J. Beauchamp, Jr., Chairman of the Little Rock Airport Commission, then expressed his appreciation 111to the Board of Directors for their cooperation in assisting the Airport Commission 4. That part being an extension of Kenneth Street lying East of-Lot--1, Block 33`, extending from the Northeast corner of said' Lot 1, Block 33, southward to the Southeast corner of said Lot 1. Filed with the Petition were Consents for closing of the above named streets from ya..., other abutting property owners, together with a Certificate from Little Rock Abstract Company showing the Petitioners as shown to be the owners of the abutting properties affected. Public hearing on the Petition had been set for this time and place by i Resolution No. 3,850 of.the Board of Directors; and the City Clerk stated that notice thereof had been duly published on October 4, 1967 and October 110 1967, advising all persons interested to appear and they would be given an opportunity to be heard. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard therein. There being no protests presented, the public hearing was declared closed, and an ordinance to close the various streets as described above was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 11,985). There was then presented Ordinance No. 11,985, entitled: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, VACATING AND CLOSING PARTS OF THE STREETS IN UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS (ASHTON.PARK) ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Steinkamp moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Steinkamp that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Resolution No. 3,871, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF COMMITMENT TO PLEDGE, FOLLOWING AN ELECTION,.CERTAIN TAX REVENUES TO FINANCE THE LITTLE ROCK AIRPORT COMMISSION'S PLAN FOR DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF ADAMS FIELD; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Filed in connection therewith was a resolution as adopted by the Little Rock Airport Commission on November 1, 1967, requesting the City to commit the tax millage now being used to service the Little Rock Library Bonds in the amount of 1.25 mills as soon as said Library Bonds are fully paid in 1968, for the purpose of constructing a new Airport Terminal Building as previously proposed in Phase Two in the development of additional Airport facilities, and as presented to the Board of Directors at the Agenda meeting on November 1, 1967. Director Baldwin moved that the resolution as read be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen.•.: . A roll call was had and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. Mr. S. J. Beauchamp, Jr., Chairman of the Little Rock Airport Commission, then expressed his appreciation 111to the Board of Directors for their cooperation in assisting the Airport Commission 10i November 62 1967 - Cont'd. in their effort to provide necessary funds to complete proposed plans for expansion and development of the Municipal Airport; and assured them that if this tax levy was approved by the electorate, the City of Little Rock would have an Airport Terminal to be proud of and one that would meet functional requirements for increasing Air Travel, which is most important for Central Arkansas. There was then presented Resolution No. 3,872, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, APPROVING A REVISED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AND THE : FEASIBILITY OF RELOCATION FOR THE UNIVERSITY PARK AREA; PROJECT ARK R -51; which resolution was read in full. John W. Walker, a Negro Attorney, then asked to be heard; and urged the Board of Directors to prevent the University Park Urban Renewal Project from becoming an all -white neighborhood, and protested tentative plans of the Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock to sell improved lots to developers, stating that this could allow them to take steps to insure that only a few negroes could purchase lots in University Park, and it should be developed as an integrated community. Herman Ewing, Director of the Urban League in the City of Little Rock, L. C. Bates, a field secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of ' Colored People, Earl Moore and Edward Moore, local residents, were also heard, requesting that University Park be developed as an integrated area, and for the Board of Directors to consider passing an open housing ordinance. Mayor Borchert then advised the group that the resolution as read was only to provide certain changes in the zoning plan in this area as originally designated in this Urban Renewal Plan, and that the Board of Directors had no control on the sale of lots in the Project. L. C. Bates then questioned why people who lived in the boundaries of the Project area, could not retain their property. George Millar, Jr., Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock, was then heard; and stated that the boundaries of the lots would not be the same after they were replatted, and that the Housing Authority had not adopted any plan for the sale of lots, and that he would not recommend that all of the lots north of University . and West of Twelfth Street be sold:. to developers. Mr. Millar further stated that there would be no discrimina- tion in the sale of lots due to the fact that notice would be duly published giving any person interested an opportunity to purchase lots; and that in the approval of any Urban Renewal Project by the United States Government, there was a provision that there would be no discrimination. After further discussion, Director Steinkamp moved that the resolution as read be adopted. This motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes — none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. There was presented Resolution No. 3,873, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, APPROVING A REVISED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AND THE FEASIBILITY OF RELOCATION FOR THE HIGH STREET AREA, PROJECT ARK R -6; which resolution was read in full. Mayor Borchert then questioned the group who had ifs been heard concerning the revised Plan foi- the University Park Area Project, if.they ' desired to be heard on the Revised Urban Renewal Plan for the High Street Project, to which the reply was in the negative. Director Baldwin then moved that the resolutio as read be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was had II II II 09 November 6, 1967 - Cont'd. on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; ' Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. There was presented Resolution No. 3,874, entitled: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEDICATION DEED TO CERTAIN LANDS TO BE USED AS STREET RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR AN'EXTENSION OF FEYMERE DRIVE INTO RESERVOIR PARK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin, that the resolution be adopted. This motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. Resolution No. 3,87$ was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEDICATION DEED TO-STREET RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR A PORTION OF MELBA DRIVE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Steinkamp moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent Director Menefee - total 1. There was presented Resolution No. 3,876, entitled: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DEDICATION DEED FROM INDUSTRIAL'DEVELOPMENT COMPANY OF LITTLE ROCK TO CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TO BE USED AS STREET RIGHT -OF -WAY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Hewitt moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen.' A roll call was had on the, motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert,'Hewitt,'and Steinkamp - 'total 6; Noes = none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. In connection with a request from Arkansas Ambulance Company, and Delta Ambulance Company, for a Franchise each to operate an ambulance service in the City-of Little Rock; Stanley Neuse, Acting City Manager recommended to the Board of Directors that two Resolutions to grant these Franchises as placed on the Agenda, not be acted upon at this time; in order that further study could be made-on the need for additional ambulance service in the City. Mr. Billy Bowe, Attorney speaking for the Ambulance Companies, stated that there had been a delay of several months by the City in granting these Franchises as requested, and pointed out the need for additional ambulance service,in Little Rock. Director Hewitt moved "that due to Mr. Neuse's recommendation that these Franchises not be granted'until further investigation, and that the Board of Directors not consider this matter tonight." Mr. Bill Fiord of the Arkansas Democrat, speaking as a private-citizen, urged the Board of Directors to grant these Franchises in order to provide the City with sufficient ambulance service. Robert L. Jones, President of Arkansas Ambulance Service also protested the delay in the granting of his Franchise, stating that his application had been before the Board of Directors for several months. Director Baldwin advised Mr. Jones that part of the delay had been due to his failure to furnish certain financial information to the Board of Directors as previously requested. Mr. Jones then stated that this information had now been fur- 11 November 6. 1967 - Cont'd. nished; and requested the passage of a model ambulance ordinance for the City of Little Rock. After further discussion, Director Baldwin seconded the motion as made by Director Hewitt not to consider Resolutions to grant the two Franchises for Ambulance service tonight. A roll call was had and the motion was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. Director Steinkamp then requested Mr. Robert Gorder of the National Safety Council who was in attendance, to meet with Mr. Neuse, to consider the presentation of a model ambulance ordinance. The Comparative Statement of Income Report of the Little Rock Municipal Water Works for the month of September, 1967 was then presented, showing Operations Statement Number of Customers by Classification, and Statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements together with copies of Status of Cash Report and Charges to Capital Accounts. Upon motion of Director Steinkamp, seconded by Director Hewitt, said Report was received and filed. There was then presented a Report of Commissioners of Sewer Improvement District No. 128 of Little Rock, Arkansas, showing that William M. Graham, Jr., one ' of the Commissioners of said District, has sold his property in the District and dis- qualified from serving.as a Commissioner; and recommended the appointment of John D. Greenway as a successor to Mr. Graham on the Board of Commissioners of Sewer Improvemen District No. 128. Upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, said Report was approved, received and filed, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. (See Resolution No. 3,877 appointing new Commissioner) There was presented Resolution No. 3,877, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A COMMISSIONER IN SEWER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 128 OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which resolution was read in full. Upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. Director Hewitt then moved that the Board of Directors not approve the hiring of an engineer to advise the City of the type of-cooling and heating system suitable for the newly- acquired building located at 600 West Markham Street, now being used by the Traffic Department of the City of Little Rock, as recommended by Stanley Neuse, Acting City Manager, at the Agenda meeting on November 1, 1967, and placed on this Agenda with a proposed Resolution. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by viva voce vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. Director Bowen then recommended that this matter be referred to Fagan Air Conditioning Company, Inc., and General Air Conditioning Company, the two low bidders on the heating and cooling system, and duct work for the building, and to request their advise on the best type of system to be used. There was then presented Resolution No. 3,878, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO J. A. RIGGS TRACTOR COMPANY FOR REPAIRS TO A D -6 TRACTOR TO BE USED BY THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; I which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. a I II III �1 I November 6, 1967 - Cont'd. EMS:: There was presented Ordinance No. 11,986, entitled: AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $2,000.00 FROM CERTAIN ACCOUNTS WITHIN ' THE BUDGET FOR 1967 TO OTHER ACCOUNTS WITHIN SAID BUDGET; AMENDING SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE NO. 11,819; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Public Works Department - Street Account). Said ordinance was read the first time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Steinkamp, the rules were sus- pended and the ordinance was read the second time. Director Bowen moved that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1.' Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. Mayor Borchert then presented the following communication from Werner C. Knoop,.Chairman of the Little Rock Parking Authority: November 69 1967 "Members of the Board of Directors City Hall Little Rock, Arkansas Attention Honorable Martin Borchert, Mayor Re: Additional off - street parking for downtown Little Rock business district Gentlemen: . -Under date of October 30, 1967 the Parking Authority requested the Board of Directors to consider a proposal to provide parking on a temporary basis utilizing two plots of ground to be provided by the Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock. Mr. Miller, Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock, on Friday November 3, advised Mr. Kemp and Mr. Neuse that the plots under discussion could be made available to Downtown Little Rock Unlimited for the purpose of providing parking. We suggest that every effort be made by the City of Little Rock Unlimited in this worthwhile endeavoe. The Little Rock Municipal Parking Authority will not be involved in this enterprise because of the terms of Ordinance #11,267 which is the basis of the Authority's responsibility. Section 4 of the above Ordinance restricts the authority of the Municipal Parking Authority to such projects if private "citizens of entities" fail to provide such facilities. Since the Little Rock Housing Authority has now consented to lease such property to private enterprise, then it follows that the Municipal Parking Authority cannot properly become involved in the transaction. After all, the purpose of the Little Rock Housing Authority is to provide necessary parking where private enterprise does not fill the need. Thanking you for your interest and cooperation in this matter, we are Very truly yours, s/ W. C. Knoop Werner C. Knoop Chairman " Upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Steinkamp, said communication was received and filed, together with previous communication dated October 30, 1967 which was presented to the Board of Directors at the Agenda meeting on November 1, 1967, by viva voce vote of the members of the Board of Directors present.` November 6, 1967 - Cont'd. There was presented Ordinance No. 11,987, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUB - SECTION (6) OF SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 112946 SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE CONDEMNING CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY TO BE USED FOR ' RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVING OF 65TH STREET; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Correcting property description). Said ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Hewitt that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with ' the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. Where- upon, said ordinance was declared passed. Resolution No. 3,879 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION ENDORSING PROPOSALS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A FLORAL AND HORTICULTURE CONSERVATORY IN MacARTHUR PARK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Steinkamp moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. There was presented Resolution No. 3,880, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD CONCERNING CERTAIN SEWER CONSTRUCTION UPON RAILROAD PROPERTY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Bowen moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. Resolution No. 3,881 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION JOINING WITH OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES AND AGENCIES AND CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE IN INVITING THE SOUTHWEST DISTRICT RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION TO HOLD IT'S ANNUAL CONVENTION IN 1969 IN THE GREATER LITTLE ROCK AREA; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Hurst, seconded by , Director Hewitt, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. I I II II November 6, 1967 - Cont'd. i There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, - upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, the Bord of Directors adjourned at 9:45 o'clock P.M. to'meet again on Monday, November 20, 1967 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. ATTEST: APPROVED: i City Clerk. Mayor. i Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas November 20, 1967 - 7:30 P.M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Pauline G. Beeson, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors.Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, and Hurst - total 4; Absent - Directors Hewitt and Steinkamp - total 2. There being a quorum present and it being so announced.-the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Mayor Borchert. The reading of. the minutes of the previous meeting was dispensed with ` and said minutes approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Menefee,, seconded by Director Bowen, and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The following Zoning Petitions as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on November 2, 1967, were then presented: . . Z -2126 Petition from Martin Borchert for reclassification of property at 1500 Security Street, described as Lot 429 Garden Homes Addition to the City of Little Rock; from the present "B" Residence District to that of "F" Commercial District Z -1522 Petition from Central Assembly of God Church, for reclassificatio of property at 1921 Broadway, described as the South One -half of Lot 5, and all of Lot 6, Block 7, Fulton's Addition to the City of Little Rock; from the present "D" Apartment District to that of "E -1" Quiet Business District. Z -2130 Petition from Robert Chowning, Attorney for Petitioners, for reclassification of property in the 1100 Block of Rushing Circle, described as Part of the SW4 SW4 Section 1, Township 1 North, Range 13 West, Pulaski County, Arkansas, (See Petition for further description); from the present "F" Commercial District to that of "H" Business District. I November 20, 1967 - Cont'd. Z -2133 Petition from Sam B. Reynolds for reclassification of property at 6423 Young Road, described as the East 72.5 feet of the West 410 feet of the NEB SW�4 NE'k, Section 36, Township 1 North, Range 13 West, Pulaski County, Arkansas, i "All lying South of Young Road and North of Interstate Route No. 30; from the present A One - family District to that of "I" Light Industrial District. Z -1446 Petition from Conway Land and Development Company, and E. L. and Lucile M. Fausett, for reclassification of property located in the 7200 Block of West Twelfth Street, described as the Northeast Corner of Rodney Parham Road and Twelfth Street, except the North 110 feet thereof lying within the East -West Expressway, (See Petition for further description); from the present "D" Apartment District to that of "F" Commercial District. Z -516 Petition from Jack Rice, Realtor, for reclassification of property located in the 6700 Block New Benton Highway, described as Terral's Replat of Tract 40 and Tract 41, Graceland Acres Annex to the City of Little Rock, except the West 120 feet thereof; from the present "F" and "A" Non - conforming District to that of "G -1" Commercial District. There being no protests presented to the rezoning in the Petitions described above, an ordinance to rezone the various properties was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 11,988) There was presented Ordinance No. 11,988, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: .1500 Security Street; 1921 Broadway; 1100 Block of Rushing Circle; 6423 Young Road; 7200 Block of West 12th Street; and 6700 Block New Benton Highway). Said ordinance was read.the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time; and by unani- mous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Dir.ectors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, and Mayor Borchert - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Hewitt and Steinkamp - total 2. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was presented a Petition from Little Rock Land Company, and Parkview Christian Church, representing themselves to be the owners of all lands adjoining a portion of Arthur Street proposed to be closed, asking the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock.to vacate and close the following portion of said street, subject to easements now in effect, if any, for utility lines: Arthur Street between-West Fifth Street and a point 310 feet South of West Fifth Street, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas. (See Petition for legal description) __ Attached thereto was a Plat showing the portion of Arthur Street proposed to be closed; and filed in connection therewith was a communication from William L. Terry, Attorney for the Petitioners, stating that the Little Rock Planning Commission had II II I November 200 1967 - Cont'd. approved the closing of this street on November 2, 1967. (See Resolution No. 3,882 setting date for public hearing on Petition). There was presented Resolution No. 3,8829 entitled: A RESOLUTION FIXING A DATE FOR HEARING ON A PETITION TO VACATE, ABANDON AND CLOSE ARTHUR STREET BETWEEN WEST FIFTH STREET AND A POINT 310 FEET SOUTH OF WEST FIFTH STREET IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which resolution was read in full. Director Menefee moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors_ Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, and Mayor Borchert - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Hewitt and Steinkamp - total 2. There was presented a Report of Commissioners of Sewer Improvement District No. 137 of Little Rock, Arkansas, stating that W. E. Beaumont, Jr., one of the Commis- sioners of Sewer Improvement District No. 137, has sold his property within the District and is no longer eligible to serve as a Commissioner of said Improvement District. Said Report recommended the appointment of Robert C. Lowe, Jr., as a successor to Mr. Beaumont on the Board of Commissioners, who is qualified to serve as a Commissioner on said Board. Director Menefee moved that the Report be received and filed, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous viva voce vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. (See Resolution No. 3,883 appointing Robert C. Lowe, Jr. as Commissioner). Resolution No. 3,883 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A COMMISSIONER IN SEWER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 137 OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which resolution was read in full. Director Bowen moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, and Mayor Borchert - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACTS ON BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE YEAR 1968 FOR USE BY THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Petroleum and Petroleum.Products; Asphalt; Concrete, Sand and Cement; Concrete and Metal Pipe, etc.); Said resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Baldwin, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, and Mayor Borchert - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Hewitt and Steinkamp - total 2. Resolution No. 3,885 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION CONCURRING'WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE LITTLE ROCK MUNICIPAL PARKING AUTHORITY TO FILE AN "APPLICATION FOR ADVANCE FOR PUBLIC WORKS PLANNING" IN CONNECTION WITH OFF STREET PARKING FACILITIES COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS AUDITORIUM GARAGE - MARKHAM AND SPRING STREETS PROJECT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen, that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Hewitt and Steinkamp - total 2. There was presented Resolution No. 3,884, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACTS ON BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE YEAR 1968 FOR USE BY THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Petroleum and Petroleum.Products; Asphalt; Concrete, Sand and Cement; Concrete and Metal Pipe, etc.); Said resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Baldwin, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, and Mayor Borchert - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Hewitt and Steinkamp - total 2. Resolution No. 3,885 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION CONCURRING'WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE LITTLE ROCK MUNICIPAL PARKING AUTHORITY TO FILE AN "APPLICATION FOR ADVANCE FOR PUBLIC WORKS PLANNING" IN CONNECTION WITH OFF STREET PARKING FACILITIES COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS AUDITORIUM GARAGE - MARKHAM AND SPRING STREETS PROJECT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen, that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - iI1I it II November 20, 1967 - Cont'd. Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, and Mayor Borchert - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Hewitt and Steinkamp - total 2. - There was then presented Resolution No. 3,886, entitled: A RESOLUTION GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LITTLE ROCK FOR THE PLANTING OF TREES WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF SECTION 36 -34 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Baldwin moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst.- A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee,Hurst, and Mayor Borchert - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Hewitt and Steinkamp - total 2. There was presented Ordinance No. 11,989, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CHANGE ORDER FOR CONSTRUCTION WORK ON 65TH STREET AT THE INTERSECTION OF LANCASTER ROAD IN THE BUILDING OF A RETAINING WALL ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID INTERSECTION; APPROPRIA- TING THE SUM OF $9,258.75 FROM THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND TO PROJECT 65 -S -58 (65TH STREET - PHASE III); AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; , which ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Director Menefee moved that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, and Mayor Borchert — total "5;. Noes - none; Absent - Directors Hewitt and Steinkamp - total 2. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Resolution No. 3,887, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO FAGAN AIR CONDITIONING COMPANY, INC. I FOR HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING IN THE BAIRD BUILDING AT 600 WEST MARKHAM STREET; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Baldwin moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, and Mayor Borchert - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Hewitt and Steinkamp - total 2. Res61ution No. 3,888 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK A WARRANTY DEED CONVEYING CERTAIN PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK IN CAPITOL HILL EXTENSION TO THE ARKANSAS REVENUE DEPART- MENT BUILDING COMMISSION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Site of Material Yard - See Resolution No. 3,776). Said resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Menefee, the resolution EHEPE II rl November 20, 1967 - Cont'd. was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, and Mayor Borchert - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Hewitt and Steinkamp - total 2. Director Steinkamp was enrolled. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, the Board of Directors recessed at 8:00 o'clock P.M., to meet on Wednesday, November 29, 1967 at 3:00 o'clock P.M., prior to the Agenda meeting, for the purpose of con- sidering the Budget Ordinance for the City of Little Rock, Arkansas for the year 1968. ATTEST: City Clerk. Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas November 29, 1967 - 3:00 P.M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in reconvened session fi�ok November 20, 1967, with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Pauline G. Beeson, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, and Hewitt - total 5; Absent - Director Steinkamp - total 1. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: There was presented Ordinance No. 11,990, entitled: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 4 OF ORDINANCE NO. 11,819 THE SAME BEING THE BUDGET ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK FOR THE YEAR 1967; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Transfer back to General Fund of Reserve Appropriation for Capital Improvements). Said ordinance was read the first time. Director Hewitt moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on second Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous Directors present, being six in number and t, Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was made by Director Hewitt that the rules again ' on third and final reading, which motion was reading, which motion was seconded by vote of the members of the Board of ro- thirds or more of the members of the then read the second time. Motion was be suspended and the ordinance be placed seconded by Director Hurst, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, November 29, 1967 - Cont'd. Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 6; Noes - none; _ Absent - Director Steinkamp - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. ' There was then.presented Ordinance No. 11,991, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING IN PART SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 119685 AND SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE NO. 11,549 SAME BEING APPROPRIATIONS OF FUNDS FROM UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCES IN GENERAL AND STREET FUNDS FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. , The ordinance was then read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Steinkamp - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. Ordinance No. 11,992 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCES IN THE GENERAL AND STREET FUNDS FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Hewitt moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Menefee that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds 6r more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was then read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Steinkamp - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Ordinance No. 11,9930 entitled: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1968, AND ENDING DECEMBER 311 1968, APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR EACH AND EVERY CLASS OF EXPENDITURE THEREIN PROVIDED; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Steinkamp was enrolled. Director Hewitt moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance as read be placed on "second reading. This motion was seconded by Director' Hurst, and was — — I II c 1 November 29, 1967 - Cont'd. adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Hewitt, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt; and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Hirst, the Board of Directors adjourned at 3:30 o'clock P.M. to meet again on Monday, December 4. 1967 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. ATTEST: J � G � ) APPROVED: AC City Clerk. ayo . # # # # # # # # # # # # Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas December 4, 1967 - 7:30 P.M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Pauline G. Beeson, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Hurst, and Hewitt - total 3; Absent - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, and Steinkamp - total 3. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Mayor Borchert. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on November 20, 1967 and Reconvened meeting on November 292 1967, was dispensed with and said minutes approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Hewitt, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. , There was presented Resolution No. 31889, entitled: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DEDICATION DEED FROM LITTLE ROCK LAND COMPANY TO REAL PROPERTY TO BE USED AS A PUBLIC STREET; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Hewitt moved that the resolution be .adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Mayor Borchert, Hurst, and Hewitt - total 4; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, and Steinkamp - total 3. Resolution No. 3,890 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DEDICATION DEED FROM DYKE ASSOCIATES, INC. TO REAL PROPERTY TO BE USED AS A PUBLIC STREET; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Hurst that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt. The resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 4; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, and Steinkamp - total 3. Director Baldwin was enrolled. There was then presented Ordinance No. 11,994, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 11,692 OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SAME BEING THE BUS FRANCHISE ORDINANCE CURRENTLY IN EFFECT, BY PROVIDING AN ADDITIONAL STEP ENTITLED STEP 29 -A WITHIN THE SCHEDULE OF ADJUSTMENTS APPEARING IN SECTION 22 OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 11,692; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Hewitt moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was , made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. December 4, 1967 - Cont'd. Said ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall'the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Mayor Borchert, Hurst, and Hewitt - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Menefee and Steinkamp - total 2. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 3,891, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TWIN CITY TRANSIT, INC., TO INCREASE BUS FARES FROM STEP 21 -A TO STEP 29 -A, AS SAME APPEARS IN ORDINANCE NO. 11,692, AS AMENDED, WHICH IS THE BUS FRANCHISE ORDINANCE CURRENTLY IN EFFECT WITHIN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Baldwin moved that the resolution be r adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Menefee and Steinkamp - total 2. There was then presented Ordinance No. 11,995, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $135,870.00 FROM STREET RIGHT -OF -WAY FUND TO EAST -WEST EXPRESSWAY, PROJECT 1, TO COVER COST OF RETAINING WALLS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time; and by unani- mous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Hurst, seconded by Director Hewitt, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Menefee and Steinkamp - total 2. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Ordinance No. 11,996, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $3,000.00 FROM THE UNENCUMBERED BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND TO POLICE BUDGET ACCOUNT N0. 4.06 (AUTO MAINTENANCE); AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was then made by Director Hewitt that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors 12 �I December 4, 1967 - Cont'd. Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Menefee and Steinkamp - total 2. Whereupon,'.said':ordinance was declared passed. _ There was presented Ordinance No. 11,997, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $12500.00 FROM THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE OF THE STREET FUND TO STREET BUDGET ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR GEYER SPRINGS ROAD AT THE MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD CROSSING AND PAY DAMAGES TO ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS RESULTING FROM THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW ROADWAY AT SAID CROSSING; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Purchase price and alleged damages to property owned by Cleveland Addie and Wife - Total Cost $2,500.00) Said ordinance was read the first time. Director Hewitt moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Hewitt, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Menefee and Steinkamp - total 2. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared i passed. There was then presented Ordinance No. 11,998, entitled: AN ORDINANCE MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO THROW, DROP, PLACE, OR OTHERWISE DEPOSIT ANY PAPER, HANDBILLS, CANS, BOTTLES, OR OTHER TRASH, REFUSE, JUNK, GARBAGE, OR LITTER ANY PLACE EXCEPT IN PUBLIC OR APPROVED PRIVATE RECEPTACLES OR OFFICIAL PUBLIC DUMPS, PROVIDING A PENALTY THEREFOR; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Hewitt that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote.of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Direc- tor Hewitt moved that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by i unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance I was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Menefee and Steinkamp - total 2. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. In connection with the passage of Ordinance No. 11,998, Director Baldwin requested Mr. Neuse, Acting City Manager, to notify Mr. John Gill, Chairman of the City Beautiful Commission of the City of Little Rock, of the passage of this Ordinance as recommended to the Board of Directors at the Agenda meeting on November 29, 1967, and that the Ordinance be properly publicized. II II II I� II 23 December 4, 1967 - Cont'd. . Ordinance No. 11,999 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FIRE HYDRANTS WITHIN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK FOR THE YEAR 1968; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Hurst, seconded by Director Hewitt, that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading, which motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 2. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,000, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING AND EMPLOYING CLIFFORD W. O'KEY CITY MANAGER FOR THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Hewitt, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the - question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt total 5; Noes - none; Absent - - Directors Menefee and Steinkamp - total 2. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. I The Comparative Statement of Income Account Report from the Little Rock Municipal Water Works for the month of October, 1967 was then presented, showing Operations Statement, Number of Customers by.Classification, State of Cash Receipts and Disbursements, together with Status of Cash Report and Charges to Capital Accounts. Upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Hurst, said Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The Quarterly Report of the Joseph T. Robinson Memorial Auditorium for the period ending September 30, 1967, was presented as submitted by the Auditorium Commission. Upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Hewitt, said Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was then presented Resolution No. 3,892, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO C. D. GORDON d /b /a GORDON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR BLASTING OF STONE AND SHALE IN HINDMAN PARK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; I K f k II I� December 4, 1967 - Cont'd. which resolution was read in full. Director Hewitt moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Menefee and Steinkamp - total 2. There was presented Resolution No. 3,893, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO CHENAULT ACOUSTICS COMPANY, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF ACOUSTICAL CEILING IN THE BAIRD BUILDING AT 600 WEST MARKHAM STREET; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Hurst that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Menefee and Steinkamp - total 2. Resolution No. 3,894 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION EMPLOYING HERSCHEL FRIDAY, WALLACE TOWNSEND AND WILLIAM NASH, ATTORNEYS, FOR „THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING SUCH LEGAL COUNSEL AS MAY BE NECESSARY IN THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH ARE TO BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AT THE LITTLE ROCK MUNICIPAL AIRPORT INCLUDING BUT NOT BEING LIMITED TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW TERMINAL BUILDING; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Hewitt moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Menefee and Steinkamp - total 2. There was presented Resolution No. 3,895, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROPOSED LOCATION FOR A NEW MAIN STREET BRIDGE AS RECOMMENDED TO THE U. S. CORPS OF ENGINEERS BY IT'S CONSULTANT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Hurst, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Menefee and Steinkamp - total 2. Resolution No. 3,896 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION FIXING THE SALARY FOR THE ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER BETWEEN DECEMBER 11 AND DECEMBER 312 1967; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Menefee and Steinkamp - total 2. There was presented Resolution No. 3,897, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING RABBI IRA E. SANDERS AND BOOKER T. WORTHEN AS MEMBERS OF THE LITTLE ROCK MUNICIPAL LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Reappointments). Said resolution was read in full; and upon motion of December 4, 1967 - Cont'd. Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Hurst, the resolution was adopted by the �-- following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Menefee and Steinkamp - total 2. Mr. Stanley Neuse, who had been serving as Acting City Manager since the resignation of former City Manager Ancil Douthit on September 1, 1967 until the appointment of a new City Manager effective December 11, 1967, then expressed his sincere appreciation to members of the Board of Directors and also to Department Heads and other City Employees, for their cooperation during his tenure as Acting City Manager. Mayor Borchert on behalf of the Board of Directors, expressed his appreciation to Mr. Neuse for his splendid effort in assisting them carry on the affairs of the City during his service as Acting City Manager. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Hewitt, the Board of Directors adjourned at 8:10 o'clock P.M. to meet again on Monday, December 18, 1967 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. ATTEST: APPROVED: City Clerk. Mayor. 12 Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas December 18, 1967 - 7:30 P.M. i The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Pauline G. Beeson, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 5; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Director Hewitt. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on December 4, 1967 was dispensed with and said minutes approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The following Zoning Petitions as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on December 7, 1967, were presented: Z -2100 Petition from Lewis Rauton, Minnie 0. Carl and B. V. Jolly, for reclassification of property at 901 Summit Avenue, described as Lots 11 2, and 3, Block 9, Marshall and Wolfe's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "C" Two- family District to that of "E" Apartment District; Z -2144 Petition from Mrs. Vivian D. Donham for reclassification of property at 1021 Adams Street, described as Lot 5, Block 18, Cunningham's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "B" Residence District to that of "C" Two - family District; Z -2135 Petition from Irene K. Garner, by Samuel L. Raines, Agent, for reclassification of property from 1700 through 1800 Block of North Bryant- Street, described as Lots 1, 2, and 3, and Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 in Block 10 Ratterree's Forest Park Highlands Addition, and Lots 1, 41 6, 7, 8 and 9 in Block 2, Ratterree's Forest Park Highlands Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "A" One- family District to that of "D" Apartment and "E -1" Quiet Business District; and Z -1605 Petition from Cloverdale Center, Inc., for reclassification of property in the 8800 Block of Chicot Road, described as a Tract of land located in the SE 1/4, SE 1/4, Section 35, Township 1 North, Range 13 West, Pulaski County, Arkansas, consisting of all of Lot 5 and part of Lot 3, Vinson's Addition to the City of Little Rock, and a Tract lying South of said Lot 3 and North of Base Line Road; from the present "A" One - family District to that of "F" Commercial District. There being no protests presented to the rezoning of the above described properties, an ordinance to rezone same as approved by the Planning Commission was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,001) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,001, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: 901 Summit Avenue; 1021 Adams Street; 1700 through 1800 Block of North Bryant Street; and 8800 Block of Chicot Road). .Y I I II 1 p 'December 18, 1967 - Cont'd. Said "ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by _ Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was I made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of*the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was presented a Petition for Review of action taken by the Little Rock Planning Commission from Rector - Phillips- Morse, Inc., Agent, on a Petition for reclassification of property located at 8401 West Markham Stteet, (Z- 1886), requested from "D" Apartment and "A" Residence District to that.of "F" Commercial District. Said Petition for Review stated that on November 2, 1967, the Little Rock Planning Commis- sion approved the rezoning of the North 325 feet of the Tract of land referred to above but denied said request for the remainder of said Tract; and on December 7, 1967 heard the Petition for the second time, and the Staff recommended acceptance of said Petition subject to revision of the development plan to include a 30 foot wide park -type buffer opposite lots 10 and 11 of Satterfield's Subdivision, but said recommendation was denied by the Planning Commission. Filed in connection therewith was a copy of the original Petition for Rezoning of said Tract, together with an Affidavit signed by Gene Lewis, Jr., stating that he represented the property owners at the meeting of the Little Rock Planning Commission on November 2, 1967, and on December 7, 1967, and that there were no property owners objecting to the proposed rezoning as requested at either meeting. Director Baldwin moved that a public hearing on the Petition for Review be set for Tuesday, January 2, 1968 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. in the Board of Directors' Chamber, City Hall. This motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by viva voce vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was then presented a Petition for Review of the action taken by the Little Rock Planning Commission from Rector - Phillips- Morse, Inc., by Eugene L. Lewis, Jr., Agent, on a Petition for rezoning of property located at 4300 West Markham Street, (Z- 1807), from the present "E -1 -A" and "C" Two - family District to that of "F" Commercial District and "D" Apartment District respectively. Said Petition for rezoning was approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on November 2, 1967 for the "D" Apart- ment District only for all of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, Blankenship's Replat of Block 8, Glendale Addition, and denied "F" Commercial District zoning for all of Lots 10, 11, ' and 122 Blankenship's Replat of Block 80 Glendale Addition from the "E -1 -A" District to that of "F" Commercial District. Filed with the Petition for Review was a copy of the Original Zoning Petition, together with an Affidavit stating that no one appeared in opposition to the proposed rezoning of this Tract as requested at the hearing before the Little Rock Planning Commission. Director Baldwin moved that a Public Hearing on i II V/1— December 18, 1967 - Cont'd. the Petition for Review be set for Tuesday, January 2, 1968 at 7 :30 o'clock P.M. in public hearing closed and an Ordinance to close said street as requested was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,002) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,002, entitled: AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING ARTHUR STREET BETWEEN WEST FIFTH STREET AND A POINT 310 FEET SOUTH OF WEST FIFTH STREET IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which ordinance was read the first ;time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors.present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Director - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Steinkamp that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none, Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. the Board of Directors' Chamber, City Hall. This motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by viva voce vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was again presented the Petition from Little Rock Land Company, and Parkview Christian Church, representing themselves to be the owners of all lands adjoining a portion of Arthur Street proposed to be closed, asking the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock to vacate and close the following portion of said street, subject to easements now in effect, if any, for utility lines: Arthur Street between West Fifth Street and a point 310 feet South of West Fifth Street, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas. (See Petition for legal description) Attached to the Petition was a Plat showing the portion of Arthur Street proposed to be closed; and filed in connection therewith was a communication from William L. Terry, Attorney for the Petitioners, stating that the Little Rock Planning Commission had approved the closing of this street on November 2, 1967. Public hearing on the Petition had been set for this time and place by Resolution No. 3,882 of the Board of Directors; and the City Clerk stated that notice thereof had been duly published on November 24, 1967 and December 1, 1967, advising all persons interested to appear and they would be heard. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard,;therein. Director Steinkamp then questioned Mr. de Noble, Director of the Department of Community Devel- opment, as to whether this would provide sufficient access to Fifth Street adjacent, to the Shopping Center in this area. Mr. de Noble stated that it was the opinion of the Planning Staff that the closing of this street would not interfere with the traffic flow at this location and it had been recommended for approval by the Planning Com- mission. There being no protests presented to the proposed closing of this street, and there being no other persons desiring to be heard, Mayor Borchert declared the public hearing closed and an Ordinance to close said street as requested was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,002) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,002, entitled: AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING ARTHUR STREET BETWEEN WEST FIFTH STREET AND A POINT 310 FEET SOUTH OF WEST FIFTH STREET IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which ordinance was read the first ;time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors.present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Director - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Steinkamp that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none, Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. December 18, 1967 - Contd. There was then presented a Petition from Arkansas River Construction Company, Inc., Fixed Assets Leasing Company, et al., representing themselves to be the owners of all the property abutting 6pon portions of streets named East 26th Street and East 27th Street, and of portions of the alleys in lands formerly platted as Blocks 29, 30 and 31 of Factoria.Third Addition to the City of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, said blocks having been reduced to acreage by the County Court of Pulaski County, Arkansas. The Petition stated that said streets and alleys had never been accepted or used as such, and asked that the Board of Directors by Ordinance vacate and abandon the following portions of said streets and alleys: That portion of East 26th Street and East 27th Street and the three Alleys situated in Section 17, Township 1 North, Range 11 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, Pulaski County, Arkansas. (See Petition for legal description) Attached thereto was a certified copy of that portion of the former Plat showing the streets and alleys proposed to be vacated; a Certificate from Beach Abstract and Guaranty Company showing the Petitioners to be the sole owners of all lands abutting upon the portions of the streets and alleys to be closed, together with a property map covering said lands and a certified copy of the Pulaski County Court Order which reduced the lands to acreage. (See Resolution No. 3,898 setting date for Public Hearin on the Petition). There was presented Resolution No. 3,898, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE PETITION TO VACATE THE PORTION OF EAST 26TH STREET, THE PORTION OF EAST 27TH STREET AND THE PORTION OF THREE ALLEYS IN THE FOLLOWING TRACT OF LAND IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS: A PARCEL OF LAND SITUAT IN SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 11 WEST OF THE 5TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF EAST ROOSEVELT ROAD, SAID POINT BEING 380.0 FEET SOUTH AND 378.19 FEET WEST OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE NW 1 /4, "NW 1/4, SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 11 WEST AND BEING A POINT ON THE EAST LINE AND 15 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF FORMER BLOCK 31 OF FACTORIA THIRD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AS FORMERLY PLATTED; THENCE SOUTH 00 �4t WEST 530.40 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 570 32' WEST 240.00 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 00 14' WEST 151.57 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 890 18' WEST 124.79 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH o0 141 EAST 813.07 FEET TO A POINT, SAID POINT BEING ON THE SOUTH RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF EAST ROOSEVELT ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 890 181 EAST ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF EAST ROOSEVELT ROAD 326.78 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, AND CONTAINING 5.1 ACRES MORE OF LESS. Said resolution was read in full. Director Baldwin moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - .total 6; Noes - none; bsent - Director Menefee - total 1. There was presented a Petition from Griffin - Leake, Inc. (KATV), representing themselves to be the owners of all property abutting upon a portion of an alley in Fultonts Addition, asking the Board of Directors to vacate and abandon said alley, sub- ject to ingress and egress reserved to the City of Little Rock, and to other public tilities for the purpose of constructing or maintaining public utilities or services 11 December 18, 1967 - Cont'd. now or hereafter placed thereon, described as follows: West 10 feet of Lot 8 and the West 10 feet of the South 25 feet of Lot 9, Block 1, Fulton's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, running North from 19th Street 75 feet. Attached to the Petition was a certified copy of the Plat of that portion of Fulton's Addition, which according to the Petition reflected that this right -of -way does not show on any recorded document, and represented that the fee title to the same was acquired by the City of Little Rock at some prior time. (See'Resolution No. 32899 setting date for Public Hearing on the Petition). There was then presented Resolution No. 3,899, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE PETITION TO VACATE TION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Steinkamp, that the resolution be adopted. A motion and the resolution was adopted by the following Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. ALLEY IN BLOCK 1, FULTON'S ADDI Director Bowen, seconded by roll call was had on this vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen,: - total 6; Noes - none; There was then presented a Petition from Transportation Properties, Inc., representing themselves to be the owners of all the property abutting upon a portion of North.Ringo Street, and the alley running East to West through Block 255, Original City of Little Rock, Arkansas, asking the Board of Directors to close, vacate, and abandon the following portion of said street and alley, to -wit: North Ringo Street from Garland Street North to the South line of North Street; and the alley running East to West through Block 255, Original City of Little Rock. Attached to the Petition was a map of Block 255, Original City, rogether with a Certificate from Beach Abstract and Guaranty Company, stating that Petitioner was the last owner of record of all abutting property to the above described street and alley. (See Resolution No. 3,900 setting date for Public Hearing on the Petition). There was presented Resolution No. 3,900, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE PETITION THAT THE FOLLOWING PORTION OF NORTH RINGO STREET, TO -WIT: FROM GARLAND STREET NORTH TO THE SOUTH LINE OF NORTH STREET; AND THE ALLEY RUNNING EAST TO WEST THROUGH BLOCK 255, ORIGINAL CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; BE CLOSED, VACATED AND ABANDONED; which resolution was read in full. Director Baldwin moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. There was presented a Petition from Transportation Properties, Inc., 0 representing themselves to be the owners of all of Block 255, Original City of Little Rock; and that part of Lots 1, 2 and 3. Block 297, Original City of Little Rock, which remained after the City took parts thereof for use in the construction of LaHarpe Boulevard; asking the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock to close, vacate and abandon the following portion of Garland Street abutting said property, to -wit: i A II II II ! 31 December 18, 1967 - Cont'd. Garland Street from the West line of Chester Street to its western terminus at North Ringo Street. Attached to the Petition was a copy of the Engineering Survey of this area, showing lots and block numbers abutting on said street, together with a Certificate from Beach Abstract and Guaranty Company, stating that the Petitioner is the last owner of record of the property as described above and in the Petition. (See Resolution No. 3,901 setting the date for Public Hearing on the Petition) There was presented Resolution No. 3,901, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE PETITION THAT THE FOLLOWING PORTION OF GARLAND STREI V. , TO -WIT: FROM THE WEST LINE OF CHESTER STREET TO ITS WESTERN TERMINUS AT NORTH RINGO STREET, BE CLOSED, VACATED AND ABANDONED; which resolution was read in full. Director Bowen moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. The Annual Audit Report of Oakland Cemetery for the year ending October 31, 1967, was presented; and upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Hurst, said Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The following communication from the.City Manager relative to advance retirement of City of Little Rock Port Bonds, was presented: "To the Mayor and Members of the Board of Directors Re: Advance Retirement of $93,000 Port Bonds. Gentlemen: This is to report that in accordance with Ordinance #11,513, authorizing issuance of $3,150,000 Port Bonds, we are in a position to call in advance of maturity $93,000 of these bonds on January 1, 1968. This ordinance stiuplates that tax funds available over and above current principal and interest requirements must be used to call bonds in advance of maturity in inverse numerical order on any interest paying date. Following is a brief financial statement of the Port Bond Retirement Fund as of this date: FUNDS AVAILABLE: Cash on Hand. $ 987.42 Cash Received December 18.(in transit) 57,175.98 Investments - at cost 102,748.61 Total Available 160,912.01 LESS: Interest Due 1 -1 -68 $521002.00 Paying Agents Fees Due 1 -1 -68 102.58 Reserve Needed for 7 -1 -68 Reg. 15,728.72 679833 BALANCE AVAILABLE TO CALL BONDS 93,0755.71 Interest payable on these bonds from now until the original maturity date of July 1, 1993 will be reduced by $3,557.25• Respectfully submitted, Clifford W. O'Key City Manager" Director Hurst moved that advance calling of the $93,000 Port Bonds be approved, which motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp, and was adopted by unanimous viva voce vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. I�) 11 December 18, 1967 - Cont'd. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,003, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AWARDING A CONTRACT TO BLISS - GAMEWELL FOR FIRE ALARM SYSTEM MATERIALS; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $18,586.35 FROM THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND TO PROJECT 65 -F -53; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Steinkamp moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number-and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Steinkamp, seconded by Director Hewitt, the rules were again suspended and the'ordinan was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the questi Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. Ordinance No. 12,004 was then presented; entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $50,000.00 FROM THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION,' FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING CERTAIN ENGINEERING AND APPRAISAL EXPENSES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Garver & Garver, Engineers for 1965 Capital Improvements Bond'Program.) Said ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Hewitt that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Hurst, seconded by Director Hewitt, the rules were again suspended and the _ ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 3,902, entitled: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF H. MAURICE MITCHELL, TRUSTEE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000.00 FOR THE PURCHASE BY SAID BIDDER FROM THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK OF CERTAIN PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF SAID PROPERTY BY QUITCLAIM DEED; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Property adjacent to Block 256, Original City, remaining from acquisition of right -of -way for LaHarpe Boulevard at Ringo Street.) Said resolution was read -in full. Director Bowen moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent'- Director Menefee - total 1. Resolution No. 3,903 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING A NONDISCRIMINATION ASSURANCE WITH REGARD TO TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 FOR GRANITE HEIGHTS PARK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; II II 11133 December 18, 1967 - Cont'd. which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen, seconded by Director Hurst, that the resolution be adopted. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution.was:adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. There was presented Resolution No. 3,904, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, TO COOPERATE JOINTLY WITH PULASKI COUNTY, SALINE COUNTY, THE CITY OF NORTH LITTLE ROCK, THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, THE CITY OF BENTON AND OTHER PUBLIC BODIES OPERATING IN PULASKI COUNTY AND SALINE COUNTY, ARKANSAS, IN THE PLANNING OF THE METROPOLITAN AREA; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Jason Rouby, Executive Director of Metroplan, was extended the courtesy.of the floor, and advised members of the Board of Directors i that the purpose of this Resolution as proposed to change the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission organization to a "Council of Governments ", would reduce the membership from 40, most of whom are laymen, to a membership of 10, eight of whom �s would be elected City and County Officials. Mr. Rouby also stated that this change of organization would result in obtaining more Federal funds and also strengthen the Cities' control of the Planning Agency.. Mayor Borchert expressed the opinion that he could not see any advantage to replacing members that the Board of Directors had previously appointed to this Commission, and that they may be more diligent in their duties than some elected - officials. Director Baldwin stated that he did not see how the Board of Directors could disapprove this change if the Agency could get more Federal funds. Upon question by Mayor Borchert, Mr. Clifford O'Key, City Manager, stated that he recommended this proposal. After further discussion, Director Steinkamp moved that the resolution as read be adopted. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,005, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $210,000.00 FROM THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE IN THE STREET FUND TO BE RESERVED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF MATERIAL YARD PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS; -AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Proceeds from sale of Material Yard Property to Arkansas Revenue Building Commission located at Sixth and Dennison Streets.) Said ordinance was read the first time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect, upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Hurst, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was read the second time. Director Hewitt moved that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes -none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. December 18, 1967 - Cont'd. There was presented Resolution No. 3,905, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE ARKANSAS REVENUE BUILDING COMMISSION FOR A TERM OF ONE YEAR FOR CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK TO BE USED AS A MATERIAL YARD; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Present Material Yard property located at Sixth and Dennison Streets, sold to Arkansas Revenue Building Commission) Said resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. Resolution No. 3,906 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING HORACE A. TERRY, ROBERT D. DOUBLEDAY, W. C. COLEMAN, JR. AND C. A. CLIFT AS MEMBERS OF THE CITIZENS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Steinkamp moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt,.and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Baldwin, the Board of Directors adjourned at 8:40 otclock P.M. to meet again on Tuesday, January 2, 1967 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. ATTEST: APPROVED: City Clerk. Mayor. 1 1 1, i II II 135 r Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas January 2, 1968 - 7:30 P.M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Pauline.G. Beeson, City Clerk, and the_ following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Absent - none. There being a quorum.present and it being so announced; the following proceedings were had: .✓ The Invocation was given by Mayor Borchert. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting was dispensed with and said minutes approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Baldwin, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was again presented a Petition for Review of action taken by the Little Rock Planning Commission, from Rector - Phillips- Morse, Inc., Agent, in denying their request for rezoning of property at 8.401 West Markham Street, (Z- 1886), from the present "D" Apartment and "A" One - family District to that of "F" Commercial District. Said Petition for Review stated that on November 2, 1967, the Little Rock Planning Commission approved the rezoning of the North 325 feet of the Tract of land referred to above, but denied said request for the remainder of said Tract; and on December 7, 1967 again heard the Petition for the second time, and the Staff recom- mended acceptance of said Petition subject to revision of the development plan to include a 30 foot wide park -type buffer opposite lots 10 and 11 of Satterfield's Subdivision, but said recommendation was denied by the:Planning Commission. Filed in connection therewith was a copy of the original Petition for Rezoning of said Tract, together with an Affidavit signed by Gene Lewis, Jr., stating that he represented the property owners at the meeting of the Little Rock Planning Commission on November 2, 1967, and December 7, 1967, and that there were no property owners objecting to the proposed rezoning as requested at either meeting. Public hearing on the Petition for Review had been set by the Board of Directors for January 2,. 1968 at 7:30 o'clock P.M., before the Board of Directors, and Mayor Borchert then extended the courtesy of the floor to all persons desiring to be heard thereon. Mr. William F. Rector, speaking for the Petitioners, advised members of the Board of Directors that plans for the development of this Tract if rezoned to "F" Commercial District, was for a small Shopping Center; and that the property was.adjacent to other Commercial property, and a concrete mixing plant being operated as non - conforming commercial usage. Mr. Rector further stated that consideration had been given by the Petitioners to purchas- ing the property being used as non - conforming commercial usage, but they had been advised that the cost of moving the equipment of Criss & Shaver, the concrete mitring plant, would be $20,000.00, and that it was not feasible to purchase this property due to the excessive cost. Upon question by members of the Board of Directors, Mr. Rector stated that there had been no objectors to the proposed rezoning of this Tract as requested, and that the development of Satterfield Drive for access to the property if rezoned was part of the Development Plan as approved by the Planning Staff. After further discussion and there being no other persons desiring to be heard, Mayor I January 21 1968 - Cont'd. Borchert declared the public hearing closed, and an ordinance to rezone the entire Tract to "F" Commercial District as petitioned, was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,006) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,006, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 8401 WEST MARKHAM STREET IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time. Motion was then made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken MW upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - Director Menefee - total 1; Absent - none; Present and Not Voting - Director Hewitt - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was again presented the Petition for Review of action taken by the Little Rock Planning Commission, from Rector - Phillips- Morse, Inc., Agent, on a Petition for rezoning of property located at 4300 West Markham Street, (Z- 1807), from the present "E -1 -A" and "C" Two - family District to that of "F" Commercial District and "D" Apartment District respectively. Said Petition for Review stated that the Little Rock Planning Commission on November 2, 1967 approved the rezoning request for the "D" Apartment District for all of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, Blankenships Replat of Block 8, Glendale Addition, but denied the "F" Commercial District classification for all of Lots 10, 11 and 12, Blankdnship's Replat of Block 8, Glendale Addition from the present "E -1 -A" District. Filed with the Petition for Review was a copy of the Original Zoning Petition, together with an Affidavit stating that no person appeared in opposition to the proposed rezoning of this entire Tract as requested at the hear- ing before the - Little Rock Planning Commission. Public hearing on the Petition for Review had been set for Tuesday, January 2, 1968 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. before the Board of Directors, and Mayor Borchert then extended the courtesy of the floor to all persons desiring to be heard. Mr. William F. Rector, representing the Petitioners for the rezoning, was heard and stated that the character of the property involved is, in fact, commercial due to other uses of land in the area and zoning presently exist- ing; and that the portion to be zoned "D" Apartment District would serve as a buffer zone between residential zoning and the "F" Commercial District as proposed, on which a Service Station was contemplated by Murphy Oil Company. Mr. Rector stated that this area on West Markham Street was vastly becoming commercial, with many businesses existing at the present time, and was across West Markham Street from the Arkansas Medical Center; and in his opinion the rezoning of the property in question would not affect any adjacent land owner, but would deny the Jones- Murphy Clinic, Inc., owners of this property, the proper usage of the property. Upon question by members of the I"37 H t i1 January 2, 1968.- Contd. Board of Directors, Henry de Noble, Director of the Department of Community Develop - - meet, advised,that the recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial of the "F" Commercial classification, was for the purpose of preventing further encroachment of the "F" Commercial District; and also that it could create additional traffic in the area. After further discussion, and there being no other persons desiring to be heard, nor any objectors to the proposed rezoning, Mayor Borchert declared the public hearing closed, and a proposed ordinance to rezone the Tract to that of "D" Apartment District•and "F" Commercial District as requested was placed on first reading. There was presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 4300 WEST MARKHAM STREET IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which proposed ordinance was read the first time. Director Menefee moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The proposed ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Steinkamp that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the i Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Baldwin and Hurst - total 2; Noes - Directors Bowen, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 5; Absent - none. Whereupon, the proposed ordinance was declared not passed. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,007 -9 entitled: AN ORDINANCE SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AT A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 14, 1968, THE QUESTION OF ISSUING BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE MUNICI14AL FLYING FIELD; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Hewitt moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two-thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Steinkamp that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time; and the Aye and No vote was taken upon Ifthe question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. -The emergency section, being Section 6 of Ordinance No. 12,007, entitled: I II I r January 2, 1968 - Cont'd. "AN ORDINANCE SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AT A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 14, 1968, THE QUESTION OF ISSUING BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE MUNICIPAL FLYING FIELD "; was read and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. ✓ There was presented Ordinance No. 12,008, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AWARDING A CONTRACT TO TREADWAY ELECTRIC CO., INC. FOR FIRE ALARM SYSTEM CABLE; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $143663.76 FROM THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND TO PROJECT 65 -F -53; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Director Bowen moved that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Resolution No. 3,907, entitled: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE COOPERATION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK AND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, FOR THE COLISEUM URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT, ARK R -171 AS AUTHORIZED BY RESOLUTION NO. 3,179; which resolution was read in full. Director Steinkamp moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented Ordinance No. 122009, entitled: i AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE ARKANSAS STATE PLUMBING CODE (FOURTH EDITION, 1963) AS THE PLUMBING CODE FOR THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, PROVIDING FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF SAID CODE ;.:AND.'FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Menefee moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the i Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds.or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The I� II I III 39 - January 2, 1968 - Cont'd. i ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. Ordinance No. 12,010 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE OF 1965 AS THE ELECTRICAL CODE FOR THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect, upon motion of Director Steinkamp, seconded by Director Hewitt, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,011, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1965 EDITION TOGETHER WITH 1967 REVISIONS OF THE SOUTHERN STANDARD GAS CODE AS THE GAS CODE FOR THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Hewitt moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the _ Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- ' thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Baldwin, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,012, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE SOUTHERN STANDARD BUILDING CODE AS AMENDED (1965 EDITION TOGETHER WITH THE 1967 REVISIONS), AS THE BUILDING CODE FOR THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF SAID CODE: AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Bowen, seconded by Director Hurst, that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second _ reading, which motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Director Hurst moved that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and ff II 171,_ January 2, 1968 - Cont'd. final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,013, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE SOUTHERN STANDARD HOUSING CODE (1965 EDITION) AS MODIFIED; ESTABLISHING MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR HOUSING WITHIN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; PROVIDING FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF SAID STANDARDS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Menefee moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. Said ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Hurst, seconded by Director Menefee, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Resolution No. 3,908, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EMPLOYMENT OF APPRAISERS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Widening, Paving and Improving of 65th Street and Mississippi Street). Said resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. - Ordinance No. 12,014 was presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $5,000.00 FROM THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND TO PROJECTS 65 -S -55 and 59; APPROVING THE APPRAISAL OF CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE THEREOF TO BE USED AS STREET RIGHT -OF- WAY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Parcels 100 -A and B. Right -of -Way for West Markham Street and Mississippi Street Said ordinance was read the first time. City Manager Clifford O'Key stated to the Board of Directors that this matter was not presented at the Agenda meeting on Wednesday, December 27, 1967, but that a situation had arisen whereby the property owner was leaving the Country, and that it had been determined that the appraisal price was in his opinion a fair price for this needed right -of -way, and it was his recommendation that the Board of Directors approve purchase of this right -of -way at this time in order that the transaction could be completed while the property owner was available. Director Steinkamp then moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, II II I �I �II �1 41 January 2, 1968 - Cont'd. being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Steinkamp that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unani- mous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. The emergency section, being Section 5 of Ordinance No. 12,014 was read, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor,Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. City Manager Clifford O'Key then advised the Board of Directors that appraisals had been made on two parcels of land needed for right -of -way on Sixty -fifth Street, and he recommended that the City proceed on the acquisition of Parcel No. 1 between Geyer Springs Road and the New Benton Highway which had been appraised for approximately $162000.002 and to consider condemnation proceedings on an adjacent Tract designated as Parcel No. 2, for which the owners were asking $35,000.00, unless negotiations could be reached. After discussion, Director Steinkamp recommended that the City secure an option to purchase Parcel No. 1. (See Ordinance No. 12,015) There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,015, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROIRIATING THE SUM OF $250.00 FROM THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND TO BE USED AS EARNEST MONEY TO OBTAIN AN OPTION TO PURCHASE A PARCEL OF REAL ESTATE IDENTIFIED AS PARCEL NO. 1 FROM FRANK R. SHEPHERD, TO BE USED AS RIGHT- OF-WAY FOR 65TH STREET; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Hewitt moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bowen, that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 3,909, entitled: A RESOLUTION CREATING THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTING MEMBERSHIP TO SAID COMMITTEE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Steinkamp moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; ll III 11 ,V January 2, 1968 - Cont1d. Resolution No. 3,910 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS OF THE CITY BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION FOR THE YEAR 1968; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Bowen, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented Resolution No. 3,911, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MR. CHARLIE BUSSEY TO THE METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING COMMISSION AS A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Hewitt that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was then presented Resolution No. 3,912, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING EDWARD BENNETT AS A MEMBER OF THE LITTLE ROCK AUDITORIUM COMMISSION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Bowen moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Resolution No. 3,913 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE CENSOR BOARD OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the resolu- tion be adopted. This motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented Resolution No. 3,914, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ALLEN F. BURNS AND COL. HENRY W. BRANDHORST AS MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF HOUSING CODE APPEALS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolu-tion was read in full, Director Menefee moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directoes Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. In connection with a Zoning Case now pending in the County Court relative to property at 711 Battery Street, which Zoning Petition from Western Realty Company (Z -1060, had been denied by the Little Rock Planning Commission on July 6, 1967 for reclassification from "C" Two - family District to that of "E -1" Quiet Business District, due to the property lying within future right -of -way proposed in plans for the East - West Expressway in this area, and was denied by the Board of Directors on a Zoning Appeal from the Petitioners by John P. Gill, Attorney, on August 21, 1967 at a public hearing thereon; City Manager Clifford OfKey stated that since the denial of this rezoning by the Planning Commission was based on possible need for future acquisition f II II II 43 January 2, 1968 - Cont'd. by the City for right -of -way and not on the merits of zoning, it was his opinion that the rezoning of this-property should be referred back to the Planning Commission for further consideration. (See Minute Record A -39 Pages 42- 57 -58) Mr. O'Key then recommended to the Board of Directors "That the Zoning Case of 711 Battery Street now pending in the County Court be withdrawn, and referred back to the Little Rock Plan- ning Commission for further consideration; and that the City proceed no further to acquire -the property at 71.1 Battery Street, and that the Board of Directors instruct i the City Attorney to notify the opposing Attorney of this decision ". After frief discussion on the matter, Director Baldwin moved -that the recommendation as made by the City Manager-be-adopted. This motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and said motion was adopted by unanimous viva voce vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, the Board of Directors adjourned at 9:10 o'clock P.M. to meet again on Monday, January 15, 1968 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. ATTEST: APPROVED: City Clerk Ma or. Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas January 15, 1968 - 7:30 P.M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Pauline G. Beeson, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Absent - none. I The Invocation was given by Mayor Borchert. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on January 2, 1968 was dispensed with and said minutes approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director (Bowen, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The following Zoning Petitions as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on January 4, 1968, were presented: Z -2141 Petition from L. R. Haynes for reclassification of property at 1523 Broadway, described as the West 66 feet of the South 16 feet of Lot 5 and the III 14 January 15, 1968 - Cont'd. East 38.3 feet of the South 19 feet of the West 104.3 feet of Lot 5, and the West 104.3 feet of Lot 6, Block 201, Original City:of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas; from the present "D" Apartment District to that of "E -1" Quiet Business District. Z -2153 Petition from Frank R. Shepherd and Alice Shepherd, for reclassi- fication of property at 6525 New Benton Highway, described as being located in the NE4 SE4, Section 25, Township 1 North, Range 13 West, Pulaski County, Arkansas, (See Petition for further description); from the present "A" One - family District to that of "I" Light Industrial District. Z -1930 Petition from J. R. Mosely, D. L. Branscum and 0. T. Johnson, by Robert Chowning, Attorney, for reclassification of property located at 8200 Geyer Springs Road, described as the East 220 feet of the North One -half of Lot 2, Arnold's Highland Acres, Pulaski County, Arkansas; from the present "E -1" Quiet Business and '!D'!�:Apartment District to that of "E -1" Quiet Business District, for the purpose of extending Drive -in Banking Facilities. (Requested for "F" Commercial and approved by Planning Commission only for "E -1" Quiet Business for Drive -in Bank purposes). The following Zoning Petition (Z- 1060), for reclassification of property at 711 Battery Street, described as Lot 3,.Block 10, Faust's Addition to the City of Little Rock, from "C" Two - family District to that of "E -1" Quiet Business District, was first denied by the Little Rock Planning Commission on July 6, 1967, due to the property lying within the proposed East -West Expressway right -of -way; and by the Board of Directors on August 21, 1967 on Appeal by the Petition, Western Realty Company, by John P. Gill, Attorney. (See Minute Record Book A -3, Pages 57 -58). The Zoning Case was then appealed to the Pulaski County Court, and upon recommendation of the City Attorney, the Board of Directors on January 2, 1968 adopted a motion to refer the Zoning Request back to the Little Rock Planning Commission for further consideration, and not to proceed further to acquire the property requested for rezoning for right - of -way for future plans on East -West Expressway. (See Minute Record Book A -3, Pages 142 -143). Said Petition was then returned to the Board of Directors with the follow- ing Report: "On January 40 1968, the Planning Commission withdrew its denial of Application - Forwarded to Board of Directors by Planning Commission without recom- mendation". There being no protests presented to the proposed rezoning of the above described properties, an Ordinance to rezone said properties was placed on first read- ing. (See Ordinance No. 12,016) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,0169 entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: 1523 Broadway; 6525 New Benton Highway; 8200 Geyer Springs Road; 711 Battery). aid ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be uspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by rector Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of rectors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was de by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was II 11151 a January 15, 1968 - Contd. adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being i seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. In connection with a request for Waiver of a Five Acre Tract on Lancaster Road proposed by the City to be included in a Twenty Acre Tract as a future Park Site in the Master Parks Plan, which request was presented to the Board of Directors at the Agenda meeting on January 10, 1968*by Oak Forest Assembly of God Church by Guy Amsler, Jr., Attorney, in order that a new Church and Parsonage could be constructed on this property now owned by the Church, with Two and One -half Acres of the Tract to be developed for a Recreational area, City Manager Clifford O'Key recommended that the City waive the Park Site for this Five Acre Tract and permit construction of the Parsonage at this time and a future Sanctuary; and also that the Board of Directors approve acquisition of the remaining Fifteen Acres of this Twenty Acre Tract for use as a public park.* Mr. O'Key stated that his original conclusion was that the site owned'.by the Church took the entire frontage on Lancaster Road, and to concur with the Planning Commission's recommendation for denial of the Waiver, but upon checking the property with members of Oak Forest Assembly of God Church as proposed at the Agenda meeting, he learned that the Church property does not utilize all of the Lancaster Road frontage, and that the remaining Tract includes three Five Acre parcels, one of which fronts on Lancaster Road with the other two fronting on Woodson Road on the West; and that it was his opinion that the Fifteen Acre Tract would pro- vide sufficient acreage for development of a Park similar to the Benny Craig Park, a portion of which would be adjacent to the recreational area proposed by the Church. Director Menefee then moved that this Waiver as requested be granted, and to allow the Church to build on their FiveAcre Tract. This motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was again presented the Petition from Arkansas River Construction Company, Inc., Fixed Assets Leasing Company, et al., representing themselves to be the owners of all the property abutting upon portions of East 26th Street and East 27th Street, and of portions of the alleys in lands formerly platted as Blocks 29, 30 and 31, of Factoria Third Addition to the City of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, said blocks having been reduced to acreage by the County Court of Pulaski County, Arkansas. The Petition stated that said streets and alleys had never been accepted or used as such, and asked that the Board of Directors by Ordinance vacate and abandon the following portions of said streets and alleys: That portion of East 26th Street and East 27th Street and the Three Alleys situated in Section 17, Township 1 North, Range 11 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, Pulaski County, Arkansas. (See Petition for legal description) Attached thereto was a certified copy of that portion of the former Plat showing the streets and alleys proposed to be vacated; and a Certificate from Beach Abstract and Guaranty Company showing the Petitioners to be the sole owners of all lands abutting upon the portions of the streets and alleys to be closed, together with a property map 14�II January 15, 1968 - Cont'd. +- i covering said lands and a certified copy of the Pulaski County Court Order which reduced the lands to acreage. 11jublic hearing on the Petition had been set for this time and place by Resolution No. 3,898 of the Board of Directors; and the City Clerk , stated that notice thereof had been duly published on December 29, 1967 and January 5, 1968, advising all persons interested to appear and they would be given an oppor- tunity to be heard thereon. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard. There being no protests presented to the closing of the above described streets and alleys, the public hearing was declared closed, and an ordinance to close said streets and alleys as requested was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,017) There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,017, entitled: AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND VACATING PORTIONS OF THREE STREETS AND ALLEYS DESCRIBED AS: THAT PORTION OF EAST 26th STREET, THAT PORTION OF EAST 27TH STREET AND THAT PORTION OF THE THREE ALLEYS IN THE FOLLOWING TRACT OF LAND IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS: A PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 11 WEST OF THE 5th PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, PULASKI COUNTY, ARK- ANSAS, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH RIGHT LINE OF EAST ROOSEVELT ROAD, SAID POINT BEING FEET -OF -WAY 380.0 SOUTH AND 378.19 FEET WEST OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE NW 1/4, NW 1/4, SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP it 1 NORTH, RANGE 11 WEST AND BEING A POINT ON THE EAST LINE AND 15 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF FORMER BLOCK 31 OF FACTORIA THIRD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AS FORMERLY PLATTED; THENCE SOUTH 0014' WEST 530.40 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 57032' WEST 240.00 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 00 14' WEST 151.57 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 890 18' WEST 124.79 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 00 141 EAST 813.7 FEET TO A POINT, SAID POINT BEING ON THE SOUTH RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF EAST ROOSEVELT ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 890 18' EAST ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF EAST ROOSEVELT ROAD 326.78 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, AND CONTAINING 5.1 ACRES MORE OR LESS. - Said ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was again presented the Petition from Griffin - Leake, Inc. (KATV), representing themselves to be the owners of all property abutting upon a portion of an alley in Fulton's Addition, asking the Board of Directors to vacate and abandon said alley, subject to ingress and egress reserved to the City of Little Rock, and to other public utilities for the purpose of constructing or maintaining public utilities or services now or hereafter placed thereon, described as follows: West 10 feet of Lot 8 and the West 10 feet of the South 25 feet of Lot 9, Block 1, Fulton's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, running North from 19th Street 75 feet. II I II 4'7 January 15, 1968 - Cont'd. Attached to the Petition was a certified copy of the Plat of that portion of Fulton's Addition, which according to the Petition reflected that this right -of -way does not show on any recorded document, and represented that the fee title to the same was acquired by the City of Little Rock at some prior time. Public hearing on the Petition had been set for this time and place by Resolution No. 3,899 of the Board of Directors; and the City Clerk stated that notice thereof had been duly published on December 29,-1967 and January 5, 1968, advising all persons interested to appear and they would be given an opportunity to be heard thereon. City Manager Clifford O'Key stated that he had received a request from the Petitioner to withdraw the Petition for closing of this alley. Directors Bowen and Steinkamp recommended that the public hearing as advertised be held at this time, and that the Board of Directors consider an ordinance to close this right -of -way. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard therein. There being no protests presented to the closing of the above des- cribed alley, the public hearing was declared closed, and an ordinance to close said alley was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,018) ' There was presented Ordinance No. 12,018, entitled: -` ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, VACATING AND CLOSING THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 1, FULTON'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Steinkamp that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director - Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of.the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Steinkamp, seconded by Director Bowen, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen; Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was; declared passed. There was again presented the Petition from Transportation Properties, Inc., representing themselves to be the owners of all the property abutting upon a portion of North Ringo Street, and the alley running East to West through Block 255, Original City of Little Rock, asking the Board of Directors to close, vacate, and abandon the following portion of said street and alley, to -wit: North Ringo Street from Garland Street North to the South line of- North Street; and the alley running East to West through Block 255, Original City of Little Rock. Attached to said Petition was a map of Block 255, Original City, showing the street and alley to be closed, together with a Certificate from Beach Abstract and Guaranty Company, stating that the Petitioner was the last owner of record of all abutting property to the above described street and alley. The closing of this portion of North Ringo Street was disapproved by the Little Rock Planning Commission, but no objections to the closing of the alley in Block 255, Original City.- Filed at this time was a communication from Capital Welding Supply Company, 1101 North Street, pro- testing the closing of this portion of North Ringo Street, and also the proposed I�I I�II� 14 i January 15, 1968 - Cont'd. closing of Garland Street from Chester West to Ringo, by separate Petition of Transportation Properties, Inc., stating that the closing of these two streets would prevent ingress and egress from their business for customers, delivery trucks, or any person or persons having any business with them. Said communication further stated that if the closing of these two streets was delayed until after July 15, 1968 they would not present any objection as they planned to relocate around July 1, 1968. Also filed was a communication from Transportation Properties, Inc., requesting that the two Petitions as filed by them to close this portion of North Ringo Street and the alley in Block 255, Original City of Little Rock, and Garland Street from Chester Street to North Ringo Street, be referred back to the Planning Commission in order that they may take steps to satisfy certain changes and requirements requested by the Planning Commission. Public hearing on said Petition was set for this time and place by Resolution No. 3,900 of the Board of Directors; and the City Clerk stated that notice thereof had been duly published on December 29, 1967 and January 5, 1968, advising all persons so desiring to appear and they would be given on opportunity to be heard. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard therein. Mr. Herman Ray, representing Capital Welding Supply Company, was heard, and as stated in the communi- cation as read, that this would close off any access to their business, and requested that the closing of North Ringo Street from Garland to North Street, and Garland Street from Chester Street West to Ringo Street, under separate Petition, be deferred until after July 1, 1968 at which time they planned to relocate their business. Upon question by members of the Board of Directors, Henry de Noble, Director of the Depart- ment of Community Development, stated that the Planning Staff had recommended denial of the closing of North Ringo Street from Garland Street to North Street, due to the fact that this would not provide sufficient turn around for Garland Street which would dead -end into it. After further discussion, and there being no other persons desiring to be heard, the public hearing was declared closed. Director Hewitt moved that the Petition be referred back to the Planning Commission as requested by the Petitioner. This motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adopted by unanimous viva voce vote of the members of the Board of_Directors present. There was again presented the Petition from Transportation Properties, Inc., representing themselves to be the owners of all of Block 255, Original.City of Little Rock; and that part of Lots 1, 2 and 3. Block 297, Original City of Little Rock, which remained after the City took parts thereof for use in the construction of La Harps Boulevard; asking the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock to close, vacate and abandon the following portion of Garland Street abutting upon said property, to -wit: Garland Street from the West line of Chester Street to its western terminus at North Ringo Street. Attached to the Petition was a copy of the Engineering Survey of this area, showing lots and block numbers abutting on said street, together with a Certificate from Beach Abstract and Guaranty Company, stating that the Petitioner is the last owner of I record of the property as described above and in the Petition. The closing of this portion of Garland Street was recommended for denial by the Little Rock Planning. Commission. Public hearing on said Petition had been set for this time and place by Resolution No. 3,901,'of the Board of Directors, and the City Clerk stated that notice thereof had been duly published on December 29, 1967 and January 5, 1968, advising all li' II II I II �I J49 January 15, 1968 - Cont'd. i i persons interested to appear and they would be given an opportunity to be heard. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard therein. Mr. Herman Ray, representing Capital Welding Supply Company, 1101 North Street, as previously stated in the hearing on the Petition by Transportation Properties, Inc., and in the communication filed by Capital Welding and Supply Company, objecting to the closing of a portion of North Ringo Street and this portion of Garland Street prior to July 15, 1968, at which time their plans were to relocate their business, agan, presented objections due to the fact that they depended on Garland Street and North Ringo Street for ingress and egres to their business. Upon question by members of the Board of Directors, Henry de Noble Director of the Department of Community Development, stated that the recommendation for denial by the Planning Commission on the closing of this portion of Garland Street was based on the requirement of the Arkansas Highway Department to retain a 39 foot right -of -wag from the center line of the west -bound lane on La Harpe Boulevard, and that the Arkansas Power and Light Company maintains its main transmission line within this area, and also that the Pulaski Area Transportation Study predicts the ' necessity in the future for widening of the existing facility. After further dis- cussion, and there being no other persons desiring to be heard, the public hearing was declared closed. Director Hewitt then moved that this Petition be referred back to the Planning Commission together with the Petition from Transportation Properties, Inc., to close a portion of North Ringo Street, and the alley in Block 255, Original City of Little Rock, as requested by communication filed by Transportation Properties, Inc. This motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was then presented Resolution No. 3,915, entitled: A RESOLUTION SETTING A DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING TO CLOSE A PORTION OF SCHILLER STREET BETWEEN WEST SECOND AND WEST THIRD STREETS IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. City Manager Clifford O'Key advised members of the Board of Directors that the closing of this portion of Schiller Street was initiated by the City itself as a part of the landscaping to be done on West Third Street in the relocation of the Third Street curves, and that the Planning Commission had recommended approval of the proposal. Director Hewitt moved that the resolution as read be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,019, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, OF CERTAIN LANDS LOCATED IN SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH, RANGE 13 WEST, IN PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS, BEING A PORTION OF STURBRIDGE SUBDIVISION, PHASE II. ' Said ordinance was read in full. Filed in connection therewith was a copy of the Pulaski County Court Order dated December 11, 1967, signed by the County Judge, J approving said annexation as petitioned by Rector- Phillips- Morse, Inc. and Phillips- Morse Construction Company. City Manager Clifford O'Key advised the Board of Directors that this area lies North of Rodney Parham Road and approximately one - quarter mile 15 II January 15, 1968 - Conttd. West of Reservoir Road, and the Planning Commission had recommended approval of the annexation of this Subdivision, which Plat has been filed with the Department of Community Development. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance as read be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director l Menefee, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. The Comparative Statement of Income Account Report of the Little Rock Municipal Water Works for November, 1967 was presented, showing Operations Statement, Number of Customers by Classification and Statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements, together with Cash Report and Charges to Capital Accounts. Upon motion of Director Hurst, seconded by Director Menefee, said Report was received and filed by unanimous viva voce vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was presented Resolution No. 3,916, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF $1000.00 HERETOFORE APPROPRIATED BY ORDINANCE NO. 112963 TO DEWEY CONWAY AND LENA CONWAY AS A REWARD i FOR FURNISHING INFORMATION AND EVIDENCE RESULTING IN THE ARREST AND CONVICTION OF THE ASSAILANT OF LLOYD W. WORTHY, DECEASED FORMER LITTLE ROCK POLICE OFFICER; AND I FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Steinkamp moved that the resolution I be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors , Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; y Noes - none; Absent - none. Mr. George Millar, Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, then presented a Dedication Deed of the Little Rock Housing Authority to the Tract of Land adjacent to the Little Rock Public Library, which Tract had previously been conveyed to the Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock by Resolution No. 3,425, for the purpose of development of a Park Plaza, or Park, and to be deeded back to the City after completion of these improvements by the Housing Authority. Mayor Borchert expressed his appreciation to Mr. Millar for these improvements and dedication on behalf of the City of Little Rock. (See Resolution No. 3,917 accepting Dedication Deed) There was presented Resolution No. 3,917, entitled: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION DEED OF THE LITTLE ROCK HOUSING AUTHORITY TO A TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN BLOCK 87 ORIGINAL CITY OF LITTLE ROCK WHICH HAS BEEN DEVELOPED BY SAID LITTLE ROCK HOUSING AUTHORITY, ADJACENT TO THE LITTLE ROCK MUNICIPAL LIBRARY, AS A PLAZA OR PARK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Hewitt moved that the resolution be III i�l R -- January 15, 1968 - Cont'd. adopted, which motion was seconded by Director'Bowen, and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Resolution No. 3,918 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO THE TUCKER'PAVING CORPORATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CURBS, GUTTERS AND WALKWAYS AT A PARKING FACILITY WEST OF FAIR PARK BLVD., IN-WAR MEMORIAL PARK; AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR SAID WORK AND THE PAYMENT OF THE CONTRACT PRICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,725.66; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was taken upon the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented Resolution No. 3,919, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO THE GENERAL AIR CONDITIONING COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,047.00 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF A DUCT VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE BAIRD BUILDING AT 601 WEST MARKHAM STREET; AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT AND k PAYMENT FOR SAID WORK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. City Manager Clifford O'Key advised members of the Board of Directors that this was the original low bid as previously proposed to the Board of Directors, and after investigation"of the matter as requested by the Board of Directors, it was his recommendation that the Bid be approved, and that the Bidder is agreeable to undertake the work 'involved at this price at the present time. Motion was then made by Director Menefee that the resolution as read be adopted. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. In connection with the approval by the Board of Directors of certain specifications for various items as previously discussed at the Agenda meeting on January 10, 1968, Clifford O'Key, City Manager, recommended that the specifications on the Golf Course work proposed for Hindman Park be removed from the Agenda at this time for further study, and consideration be given only to the remaining items. Director Hurst then moved that Item (a) - Golf Course work at Hindman Park,'be with- drawn from the Agenda. This motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. Upon motion of II Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Menefee, the following specifications were approved by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present: (b) Furniture and fixtures at Rebsamen Park Clubhouse. (c) Curb, gutter, and sidewalk for parking lot around Clubhouse area at Rebsamen Park. (d) Air- confitioning Clubhouse (basement) at War Memorial Golf Course (e) Uniforms for Sanitation Department (f) Automobiles for various City Departments. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,020, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $250.00 FROM THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND - PARKS TO BE USED TO DEFRAY THE COST OF APPRAISALS OF LANDS TO 1111111 BE USED AS PUBLIC PARKS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: South End Park, Lancaster Road - Project 86) I 1 1 January 15, 1968 - Cont'd. Said ordinance was read the first time Director Menefee moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board ' of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unani- mous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Menefee, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 3,920, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING W. FINLEY WILLIAMS AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; ' which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Resolution No. 3,921 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING"ARTHUR T. MILLER AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Bowen moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, ' upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Menefee, the Board of Directors adjourned at 8:25 o'clock P.M. to meet again on Monday, February 5, 1968 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. ATTEST: $� & City Clerk APP Mayor. *., ,,a�.. *...... ,, * ' 53 Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas February 5, 1968 - 7:30 P.M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Pauline G. Beeson, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Absent - none. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Director Hewitt. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on January 15, 1968 was dispensed with and said minutes approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Baldwin, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was then presented a Zoning Appeal for Review before the Board of ' Directors from the Bailey Corporation, by John P. Gill, Attorney, on denial by the Little Rock Planning Commission on January 4, 1968 of their Petition for reclassifica- tion of property at 223 Bishop Street, described as Lot 7 and the West 5 feet of Lot 8, Block 5, Deaf Mute Addition to the City of Little Rock, (Zoning Case Z- 2150), from the present "E -1" Quiet Business District to that of "F" Commercial District. Attached to the Appeal was an Affidavit stating that there were no persons present at the hear- ing before the Planning Commission at their meeting on January 42 1968, to object to the Petition of Bailey Corporation, (Z- 2150), together with a copy of the original Zoning Petition requesting the rezoning of said property as described above. Director Bowen moved that a Public Hearing be set on the Zoning Appeal before the Board of Directors on Monday, February 19, 1968 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. in the Board of Directors' Chamber, City Hall. This motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: ' AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND CLOSING A PORTION OF SCHILLER STREET BETWEEN WEST ECOND AND WEST THIRD STREETS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; n which public hearing had been set for this time and place by Resolution No. 3,915 f the Board of Directors, and proposed by the City of Little Rock as a part of land - caping to be done on West Third Street in the relocation of the Third Street curves. The City Clerk stated that notice of said public hearing had been duly published on January 19, 1968 and January 260 1968, notifying all persons interested to appear and they would be heard thereon. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard. City Manager Clifford O'Key requested the Board of Directors to defer action on this pro- posal until the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors. There being no persons present desiring to be heard, the proposed ordinance was withdrawn from the Agenda until the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors as requested. There was presented a Petition from Cook Realty and Investment Company, Inc., epresenting themselves to be the owners of all property abutting a portion of an alley in Block 5, Woodruff's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, asking the City of Little Rock to abandon and close that portion of said alley in Block 5 of Woodruff's ddition, except that portion lying within the right -of -way of Interstate Highway No. 0, subject to any public utility easements which may be located in said platted alley. February 5, 1968 - Cont'd. Attached thereto was a Certificate from Beach Abstract and Guaranty Company, stating that Cook Realty and Investment Company, Inc. is the owner of all of that portion of , Block 5 of Woodruff's Addition to the City of Little Rock which does not lie within the right -of -way of Interstate Highway No. 30; together with a Certified copy of that portion of Woodruff's Addition, showing the portion of the alley to be vacated. (See Resolution.No. 3,922 setting date for Public Hearing on said Petition). There was presented Resolution No. 3,922, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE PETITION THAT THE ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK 5, WOODRUFF'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS BE CLOSED, VACATED AND ABANDONED; which resolution was read in full. Director Bowen moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. A roll call was.1haa on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was then presented a Petition from A. B. Pickett and Helen C. Pickett, by Robert Chowning, Attorney, representing themselves to be the owners of or have under option to purchase, all of the property in Block 3 of W. B. Worthen's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, contiguous to the dedicated East -West alley 16 feet in width through the center of said Block 3; asking the City of Little Rock to vacate and close said alley, subject to public utility easements located therein. Attached thereto was a Certified copy of the Plat of W. B. Worthen's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, showing the dedicated alley proposed to be closed. (See Resolution No. 3,923 setting date for public hearing on said Petition). There was presented Resolution No. 3,923, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE PETITION TO VACATE THE ENTIRE EAST -WEST ALLEY 16 FEET IN WIDTH LOCATED IN BLOCK 3, W. B. WORTHEN'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen, that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - I Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was then presented a Petition from George L. Rector, III, and Paul J. Mooser, representing themselves to be the owners of all of the property abutting upon the alley in Block 9 of Intercity Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; asking the City of Little Rock to vacate and close said alley in Block 9 of Intercity Addition. Attached thereto was a Certificate from Little Rock Abstract Company, stating that the signers of this Petition are the owners of the affected property, together with a photostatic copy of the Plat of Intercity Addition to the City of Little Rock, containing the alley proposed to be vacated. (See Resolution No. 3,924 setting date for Public Hearing on said Petition). ' There was presented Resolution No. 3,924, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOSRD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, I SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE PETITION TO VACATE THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 9 OF INTER - CITY ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; II li I February 5, 1968 - Cont'd. which resolution was read in full. Upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Baldwin, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - ' Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was again presented the Petition from Transportation Properties, Inc., representing themselves to the owners of all the property abutting upon a portion of North Ringo Street, and the alley running East to West through Block 255, Original City of Little Rock, asking the Board of Directors to close, vacate, and abandon the following portion of said street and alley, to -eit: North Ringo Street from Garland Street North to the South line of North.Stre6t; and the alley running East to West through Block 255, Original City of Little Rock. Public hearing was held on said Petition before the Board of Directors on January 15, 1968 after due notice was published thereon. The recommendation from the Little Rock Planning Commission at that time was for denial of the closing of this portion of North Ringo Street, with no objections to the closing of the alley running East and ' West through Block 255, Original City; and after protests were presented from Capital Welding Supply Company, Inc., the Petition was referred back to the Little Rock Planning Commission for further consideration as requested by the Petitioner. (See Minute Record Book A -3, Pages 147 -148). Said Petition was returned from the Planning Commission with the following recommendation: " A motion was made for approval of the following street and alley closings :on February 1, 1968: North Ringo Street from the south line of the alley extended west, north to the south line of North-Street, and the alley running east to west through Block 255, Original City, subject to the construction of a 20'X60' hammerhead cul -de -sac on Ringo Street adjacent to the proposed closure. (Effective date of the Ordinance to be July 15, 1968.)" Mr. Bruce Bullion, Attorney for Transportation Properties, Inc., then advised the Board of Directors that the recommendations and requirements for the closing of a portion of North Ringo Street met with the approval of the Petitioners, and that an Ordinance had been prepared to close this portion of North Ringo Street as amended,in description by the Planning Commission, and the alley in Block 255, Original City of Little Rock accordingly. There being no protests presented at this time, and upon recommendation of the City Manager, an Ordinance to close said street and alley as above described, with provisions for a Quitclaim Deed by City to Transportation Properties, Inc., for this closed right -of -way on effective date of Ordinance, was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 11,021) There was presented Ordinance No. 11,021, entitled: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, THAT THE FOLLOWING PORTION OF NORTH RINGO STREET, TO -WIT: THAT PORTION WHICH LIES NORTH OF A LINE EXTENDED WEST ACROSS SAID STREET FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 255, ORIGINAL CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; BE CLOSED, VACATED AND ABANDONED. Said ordinance was read the first time. Director Menefee moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen,'and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of ' Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made i by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by u February 5, 1968 - Cont'd. II unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. A second Petition from Transportation Properties Inc., to close a portion of Garland Street from the West line of Chester Street to its western terminus at North Ringo Street on which public hearing was held on January 15, 1968 and after protests were presented by Capital Welding Supply Company was also referred back to the Little Rock Planning Commission after previous denial by the Planning Commission, was withdrawn by the Petitioner at the meeting of the Planning Commission on February 1, 1968. There was then presented Resolution No. 3,925, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A LEASE WITH THE ARKANSAS REVENUE DEPARTMENT BUILDING COMMISSION FOR CERTAIN LANDS IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK TO BE USED AS A PART OF THE CITY'S MATERIAL YARD; PROVIDING CONSIDERATION FOR SAID LEASE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Purchase by Arkansas Revenue Department Building Commission of the City Material Yard Property now leased by City for period of One Year) Said resolution was read in full. Upon motion of Director Hurst, seconded by Director Menefee, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. The Annual Audit Report of the Little Rock Municipal Airport for the year ending December 31, 1968, as prepared by Fred Rogers & Company, Certified Public Accountants, was then presented. Upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Hurst, said Audit Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was then presented a Transit Planning Study for Metropolitan Area , Planning Commission of Pulaski County, as prepared by Barton- Aschman Associates, Chicago, Illinois. Upon question by Director Menefee, City Manager Clifford O'Key stated that he had reviewed this Transit Study and recommended it to the Board of Directors. Director Menefee then moved that the Transit Planning Study be received and filed. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was then presented a number of Protest Petitions, signed by property owners and residents in the vicinity of the 2100 Block of Arch Street, requesting the Board of Directors to take appropriate action to prevent the location of a facility for the maintenance of released penitentiary inmates in the 2100 Block of Arch Street. Said Petitions stated that such facility will create a constant fear in the minds of residents in the area of possible violence to themselves and to their families, and would materially affect property values, with no adequate remedy at law. There being a large delegation present for and against the proposed "Half Way House" at 2113 -2121 ' Arch Street, to be sponsored and operated by the Arkansas Release Guidance Foundation, Mayor Borchert requested that a spokesman for each group be extended the courtesy of the floor at this time. Mr. U. A. Gentry, Attorney and property owner also in the 11457. February 5, 1968 - Cont'd. 7 area, was then heard and stated that he was representing the large number of property owners in the area who were protesting the maintenance of this facility, and that he ' was substituting for H. B. Stubblefield, Attorney for these Petitioners, who was not able to be present due to conflicting duties. Mr. Gentry questioned the issuance of an occupancy permit for the maintenance of the facility termed "Half Way House" for released inmates of the State Penitentiary, maintaining that this facility could not i be classified as a'$oarding House" UNDER PROVISIONS OF THE Zoning Ordinances of the City of Little Rock in a "D" Apartment District; and stated that the property owners protesting the operation of this facility would appeal to the Courts if theo-66'cupancy permit was granted by the City. Mr. Gentry further stated that this was an old established residential neighborhood where citizens have paid their taxes; tried to be good citizens and uphold the law; and that the property values would depreciate thirty to fifty percent if the permit was granted, with their taxes helping to support the facility, and it would also create a nuisance by endangering the well being of their families. He requested the Board of Directors to deny the issuance of the 'occupancy permit by the Department of Community Development. Upon question by members _ of the Board of Directors, City Manager Clifford O'Key stated that the question of whether this occupancy permit could be issued under present Zoning regulations had been reviewed by him with the Director of the Department of Community Development and City Attorney, and it was their opinion that a permit was in order. Henry de Noble, Director of hte Department of Community Development, advised that an inspection would be made on improvements to the residences to be occupied by this facility under the Building Code standards, before an occupancy permit was issued. Director Bowen then Questioned this being a matter of decision for the Board of Directors if it was the opinion of the City Attorney that the permit was legal under the Zoning Ordinances, and that the Board of Directors was being asked to declared the facility to be a nuisance before one existed. Mrs. Harry Walls of 2312 Broadway and others also protested the issuance of the occupancy permit to allow the maintenance of the "Half Way House" in ' the 2100 block of Arch Street, stating that it was not fair to the property owners in this area. Gene Worsham, Attorney and Member of the Release Guidance Foundation, was then heard, and stated that the Foundation was legally entitled to an occupancy permit under provisions of the present "C" or "D" Zoning classifications for Religious, Educational and Institutional purposes. Mr. Worsham further stated that this facility was for the purpose of helping young men rehabilitate and was sponsored by various Church groups and Religious Organizations, and that it was their desire to maintain a friendship with the neighbors but this seems impossible at the present time due to their prejudice to the project, and that an occupancy permit would be requested within approximately two weeks, and it was his opinion that it was a matter for the Courts to decide as to whether this permit would be legal under the present Zoning Ordinances. Mr. Norton Williams, President of the Release Guidance Foundation was also heard, and advised the Board of Directors that this facility would be operated under strict super- vision, with adequate Staff, Counsel Ors, etc.; that it was needed to be located in a ! residential area for proper rehabilitation purposes, and that approximately $20,000.00 as proposed for remodeling the present structures. After further discussion for and against the proposal, no action was taken by the Board of Directors. r 15 i February 5, 1968 - Cont'd. There was presented Resolution No. 3,926, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR FURNITURE, FIXTURES, APPLIANCES AND EQUIPMENT FOR USE IN THE REBSAMEN PARK CLUB HOUSE; AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTIO , OF CURBS, GUTTERS AND SIDEWALKS FOR THE PARKING LOT AT THE REBSAMEN PARK CLUB HOUSE; ALLOCATING THE SUM OF $32,750.00 FROM FUNDS APPROPRIATED BY ORDINANCE NO. 11,992; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Baldwin moved that the resolution be • adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,022, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $133,982.40 FROM THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND TO CERTAIN IDENTIFIED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND PURPOSES; rihich ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Hewitt that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was ' seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the I i Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members I of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Director Menefee moved that the rules again be suspended and the•ordinance placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. The following items requested for approval by the Board of Directors for specifications and bids, were then approved and the City Manager authorized to proceed I ' with advertising for bids, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Steinkamp, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present: (1) Radios and allied equipment. (2) 10,000 watt AC Generator for Civil Defense. (3) 300 feet tower for emergency communication system at Ozark Point. (4) Six Antennas for Civil Defense Emergency. (5) Four garbage trucks. (6) Heater - Planer attachment for Galion Grader; also Creeper transmission for Galion Grader. (7) Communications Center (underground). i A request for approval by the Board of Directors from the City Manager for adversisement of bids for Sprinkler System at Hindman Park, in five different ways, was presented as follows: I (1) Automatic green -tee fairway system. (2) Automatic green -tee system with a manually operated system for the fairways. (3) Straight manual system for tees, greens and fairways. (4) Automatic green and tee system with a manual quick - coupler system for the fairway sprinklers. (5) Manually operated quick - coupler green -tee and fairway system. ' Upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Steinkamp, said bids were approved for advertisement, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. i i II I II I� 59 February 5, 1968 - Cont'd. There was then presented Resolution No. 3,927, entitled: ' A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND PROVIDING FOR EXECUTION OF PROPOSED FIRST AMENDATORY 'C ONTRACT AMENDING CONTRACT FOR OPEN PURPOSES BETWEEN THE CITY -SPACE OF LITTLE ROCK AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; (Re: West End Park Project No. OSA -6 (G). Saif resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt,and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PLANTING OF TREES IN THE SIDEWALK AREA OF THE PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY OF STREETS; PROVIDING FOR PERMITS TO BE .ISSUED BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT UPON WRITTEN APPLICATION; ADOPTING STANDARDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION IN THE - SIDEWALK AREA; PROVIDING FOR THE LOCATION OF TREE PLANTING; PROVIDING FOR APPROVAL BY THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS, AND THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING EXCEPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR RIGHT OF APPEALS; PROVIDING FOR THE VALIDITY OF THIS ORDINANCE; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; REPEALING PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which proposed ordinance was read the first time. Discussion was had on whether the provisions of the proposed Ordinance were sufficient to place full responsibility on the property owner for maintenance, removal of dead or diseased trees, replacement of trees and planters. Upon question by Director Steinkamp, Henry de Noble, Director of the Department of Community Development, stated that provisions of Section VIII of the proposed Ordinance would in his opinion place this responsibility on the owners, with due notice given by the Department of Community Development if not complied with and to take necessary steps to correct the conditions and charge the cost thereof to the owner. After further discussion, Director Menefee moved that the proposed Ordinance remain on the Calendar for second reading to allow the downtown property owners and public to be aware of the provisions of the ordinance. This motion was ' seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous viva voce vote of the mem= bers of the Board of Directors present. Whereupon, the proposed ordinance remained on the Calendar for second reading. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,023, entitled: AN ORDINANCE DEFINING "MILK" AND CERTAIN "MILK PRODUCTS," "MILK PRODUCER," "PASTEURIZATION;" ETC.; PROHIBITING THE SALE OF ADULTERATED AND MISBRANDED MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS; REQUIRING PERMITS FOR THE SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS; REGULATING THE INSPECTION OF DAIRY FARMS, AND MILK PLANTS, AND THE EXAMINATION, LABELING, PASTEURIZATION, DISTRIBUTION AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS; PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FUTURE DAIRY FARMS AND MILK PLANTS, THE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE, AND THE FIXING OF PENALTIES; which ordinance was read the first time.. Director Baldwin questioned whether the ordinance should remain on the Calendar to allow Dairy Industries to be awareof the ' provisions of the ordinance. Dr. Paul Frith, Director of the Milk and Dairy Division of the Little Rock Health Department, advised the Board of Di:rectors that this ordinance was a revision of the present regulations to combine the 1965 recommenda- tions of the United States Public Health Service to comply with the requirements of the Little Rock Health Department; and that meetings had been held with all interested Lt A February 52 1968 - Cont'd. dairy industries and cooperative personnel, for the purpose of hearing any disagree - meets or opposition, and that all disagreements had been worked out to the complete satisfaction of all concerned, and that the proposed ordinance was readyi: for con- , sideration of the Board of Directors. Dr. Frith recommended that Ordinances Nos. 7221, 9300, and 9961 now in force, be repealed effective with the passage of this ordinance. Director Baldwin then moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Director Menefee moved that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the mem- bers of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more i of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 3,928, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO OBTAIN AN OPTION FOR THE PURCHASE BY THE.CITY OF 47 ACRES OF LAND SITUATED IN THE SE4 OF THE SE4 OF SECTION 2 AND IN SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP. 1 NORTH, RANGE 13 WEST, PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS; AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF $1,500.00 CONSIDERATION FOR SAID OPTION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: "Kanis Park "). Said resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Steinkamp, the resolution was adopted by the following i roll call vote: Ayes - Director Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was then presented Resolution No. 3,929, entitled: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE OFFER OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT FOR A ' FEDERAL GRANT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SEWER EXTENSION PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE MANAGER OF THE LITTLE ROCK SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND PAPERS THEREFOR; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Bowen moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was-had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; I Noes - none; Absent - none. Resolution No. 3,930 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO RE -APPLY TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR APPROVAL OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK TO THE BENEFITS PROVIDED BY THE MODEL CITIES PROGRAM,• AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; Which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Hewitt that the ' resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - -total 7; Noes.- none; Absent - none. WIN II II ii 61. February 5, 1968 - Con-t- Id-. I There was presented Resolution No. 3,931, entitled: A RESOLUTION RENEWING FOR THE YEAR 1968 AMBULANCE SERVICE OPERATORS FRANCHISE OF A= 1'AMBUWCE SERVICED INC., WITHIN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE NECESSARY PERMIT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Menefee, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. City Manager Clifford O'Key then stated that he had been requested by owners of Arkansas Ambulance Company, that they be heard before the Board of Directors for consideration of a Franchise as an Ambulance Operator within the City I of Little Rock; which had previously been presented to the Board of Directors, and on November 1, 1967 a motion was adopted that a proposed Resolution granting an Ambulance Operator Franchise to Robert L. Jones d /b /a Arkansas Ambulance Company within the City of Little Rock, not be considered at that time, and the proposed Resolution was removed from the Agenda. Mayor Borchert then extended the courtesy _ I of the floor to Mr. William Butler, representing Arkansas Ambulance Company. Mr. Butler requested the Board of Directors to consider granting a Franchise to Arkansas Ambulance Company to operate Ambulance Service within the City of Little Rock; and i advised that Arkansas Ambulance Company had three ambulances with full equipment that has been approved, together with operators, by the State Police and Little Rock Police Departments, and that all requirements of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Little Rock had been met. Upon question by members of the Board of Directors, City Manager O'Key recommended that a Franchise not be granted to Arkansas Ambulance Company. Director Baldwin then moved that the request from Arkansas Ambulance Company for a Franchise as an Ambulance Operator within the City of Little Rock be denied. This motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, i Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. ' There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, the Board of Directors i adjourned at 9:25 o'clock P.M. to meet again on February 19, 1968 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. i ATTEST: � APPROVED: 1 �e e City Clerk Mayor I i = IIII Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas February 7, 1968 - 1:00 P.M. , The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in Special Session upon call by the Mayor, with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Pauline G. Beeson, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Absent - none. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Notice of Call of this.Special Meeting of the Board of Directors as I delivered to each member of the Board and acknowledgment made thereof, and filed with the City Clerk, was presented as follows: "February 6, 1968 Members of the Board of Directors City Hall Little Rock, Arkansas , RE: Notice of Special Meeting of Board of Directors Gentlemen: Pursuant to authority of Arkansas Statutes, please accept this as notice of a special call meeting of the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock to be held at 1:00 P.M., February 7, 1968, in the Board Chambers at City Hall for the purpose of considering employment of an Architect - Engineer to prepare plans and specifi- cations for the Auditorium Garage Project now under consideration by the Parking Authority of the City of Little Rock, and the Board of Directors. Very truly yours, I s/ Martin Borchert Mayor" The Mayor then stated that said Notice had been duly acknowledged and filed according to law, and the communications were received and filed. Mayor Borchert then extended the courtesy of the floor to Mr. Werner;,C. Knoop, Chairman of the Little Rock Parking Authority. Mr. Knoop then presented the following recommendations of the Little Rock Parking Authority concerning the , i Auditorium Parking Garage Project: "The Little Rock Parking Authority recommends that the architectural firm of Ginocchio, Cromwell, Carter and Neyland be retained as architects for the Auditorium Parking Garage Project with the understanding that they consent to an association with Wittenberg, Delony and Davidson, and Erhart, Eichenbaum, Rauch and Blass in the event that the project should be expanded to include a convention center with or without hotel facilities and alterations to the Robinson Auditorium. We further recommend that Ginocchio, Cromwell, Carter and Neyland will not undertake work entailing a fee until such a time as so directed by The Little Rock Parking Authority." Mr. Ed Cromwell, Architect of the firm of Ginocchio, Cromwell, Carter and Neyland, then advised the Board of Directors that this firm agreed with the provisions of the recommendations of the Little Rock Parking Authority concerning the proposed plans for the Underground Parking facility adjacent to the Robinson Auditorium, and that the other two firms of Architects, were agreeable to join with them in the event that the project expanded to include a Convention Center as recommended by City Manager ' Clifford O'Key, East of the Auditorium. Mr. O'Key then recommended that the Archi- tects consider in their plans for the Parking Garage, the expanded proposal for a I Convention Center adjoining the Auditorium, with the possibility of Hotel facilities to be constructed on City property but constructed by private interests, if the III. I� February 7, 1968 - Cont'd. General Assembly of the Arkansas Legislature now in Special Session amends Act No. 409 of 1967 to allow the Parking Authority to issue Bonds for the proposed Parking Garage. Mr. John Harvey Baird, Chairman of the Little Rock Planning Commission, I questioned the Board of Directors and the City Manager if they were satisfied that this was the proper site for the proposed Convention Center; stating that he had no opini6n�to offer at this time, as the Planning Commission or Staff had not been requested to make a Study of the proposal and it was possible that they might propose another site. City Manager O'Key stated that the City was primarily concerned at this time with the need for off - street parking for the Auditorium, and that the Under- ground Garage will satisfy that need; and that it may be determined by a feasibility study that the Auditorium site is not the proper one for a Convention Center. Director Bowen questioned whether the Arkansas Bar Association had been consulted on their plans for construction of their new offices which would be,edjacent to the proposed Convention Center if undertaken; and was advised by Mayor Borchert that the Bar Association had joined with the City in the request to the Legislature for amendment ' to Act No. 409 of 1967 to permit the Little Rock Parking Authority to issue Bonds for the Parking Garage Project, and that the same firm of Ginocchio, Cromwell, Carter and Neyland, Architects, had been retained by the Bar Association, and that any construc- tion would correspond with present structures in this area on West Markham Street. Mayor Borchert then introduced Mr. Ed Bennett, and Mr. Robert Mackin, members of the Robinson Auditorium Commission. Mr. Bennett stated that the members of the Auditorium 1:45 o'clock P.M. to meet again on Monday, February 19, 1968 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. ATTEST: ✓ J� J APPROVED: City Clerk Mayor 63 Commission were in agreement of the recommendations of The Little Rock Parking Authority; and in his opinion there were three separate proposals for consideration in the Project, (1) Parking for the Auditorium; (2) Convention Center; and (3) Hotel facilities. After further discussion, Mayor Borchert requested the City Attorne to read a proposed Resolution to employ an Architect - Engineer for the proposed Parking Garage as recommended by the Little Rock Parking Authority. (See Resolution No.3,932) - There was presented Resolution No. 3,932, entitled: ' A RESOLUTION EMPLOYING ARCHITECT - ENGINEERS FOR THE PREPARATION OF-PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN AUDITORIUM- GARAGE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES: Said resolution was read in full. Director Bowen moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. I There being no further business to come before this meeting, upon motion of Director Steinkamp, seconded by Director Bowen, the Board of Directors adjourned at 1:45 o'clock P.M. to meet again on Monday, February 19, 1968 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. ATTEST: ✓ J� J APPROVED: City Clerk Mayor 63 16„ Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas February 19, 1968 - 7:30 P.M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with.Mayor Borchert presiding, and Pauline G. Beeson, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, and Steinkamp - total 4; Absent - Directors Hurst and Hewitt - total 2. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Mayor Borchert. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on February 5, 1968 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Bowen, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The following Zoning Petitions having been approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on February 1, 1968 were presented: ' Z -1571 Petition from Sherman B. Westfall for reclassification of property i at 124 North Schiller Street, described as Lots 15 and 16, Block 1., Union Depot Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "B" Residence District to that of "C" Two - family District. Z -2161 Petition from R.F. Toll, Jr., for.reclassification of property at . 7501 Kanis Road, described as lying West of Burks Addition, North of Leander Street, East of Kanis Road and South of Rock Creek, (See Petition for legal description); from the present "A" One- family District to that of "I" Light Industrial District. There being no protests presented to the rezoning of the above described properties, an Ordinance to reclassify said properties as approved by the Planning Commission was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,024) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,024, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, - ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time; and by- unani- mous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Hurst and Hewitt - total 2. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. ' There was again presented the Zoning Appeal for Review before the Board of Directors from the Bailey Corporation, by John P. Gill, Attorney, on denial by the Little Rock Planning Commission on January 4, 1968 of their Petition for reclassifica- tion of property at 223 Bishop Street (Zoning Case Z- 2150), from the present "E -1" 165 February 19, 1968 - Cont'd. Quiet Business District to that of "F" Commercial District. An attached Affidavit stated that there were no persons present at the hearing before the Planning Commis- , Sion at their meeting on January 4, 1968, to object to the Petition of Bailey Corporation for reclassification of said property as described above. Public hearing had been set by the Board of Directors on the Zoning Appeal for this date and place. (See Minute Record Book A -3, Page 153). Whereupon, all persons so desiring were given an opportunity to be heard. Joseph C. Kemp, City Attorney, then advised that John P. Gill, Attorney for the Petitioner, had contacted him prior to this meeting and I requested that this Zoning Appeal before the Board of Directors be withdrawn. Upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, the Zoning Appeal was with- drawn as requested, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,025, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 43 -6 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, PROVIDING FOR "E -1" QUIET BUSINESS AND INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Include Drive -in Bank or Building and Loan facilitity; Post Office Substation). Said ordinance was read the first time. Director Menefee moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by I Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - ' none; Absent - Directors Hurst, and Hewitt - total 2. Whereupon, said ordinance was I declared passed. i II There was presented Ordinance No. 12,026, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 11,886, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 11,886, SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND CLOSING A PORTION OF WEST 17TH STREET, ADJACENT TO BLOCKS 7 AND 10, BATEMAN'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Correct description). Said ordinance was read the first time. Director Menefee moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second read- ing, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds I or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Menefee and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the III R - I 16 1 I� February 19, 1968 - Cont'd. i I. Aye and 1TO Vote; wag tarfdfn9 UVOO bhd gaaa -16W j 5 11 tine' 6r'fl r ,ii a'e Fagg; with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Hurst and Hewitt - total 2. ' Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented a Petition from Terra Properties, Inc., at al., representing themselves to be the owners of all abutting property to be affected, requesting the closing of a portion of Potter Street and Gilman Street in Pine Hill Subdivision, subject to right -of -way reserved for ingress and egress to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, and to other public utilities for the purpose of constructing or maintaining public utilities or services now or hereafter placed thereon, as follows: POTTER Street between 23rd and 24th Streets; GILMAN STREET BETWEEN 23rd and 24th Streets. Attached to said Petition was a Certified copy of that portion of the Plat of Pine Hill Subdivision, showing the part of Potter and Gilman Streets proposed to be closed, together with the lot number of each lot which abuts upon that part of the streets to ' be closed and a Certificate from Little Rock Abstract Company stating that the Petitioners were the owners of record as shown by the last deed record in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Pulaski County of the property abutting the streets described above. (See Resolution No. 3,933 setting date for public hearing on the Petition) There was presented Resolution No. 3,933, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE PETITION TO VACATE POTTER STREET BETWEEN 23rd AND 24th STREET AND GILMAN STREET BETWEEN 23rd AND 24th STREET OF PINE HILL SUBDIVISION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which resolution was read in full. Director Steinkamp moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Hurst and Hewitt - total 2. ' There was then presented Resolution No. 3,934, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SETTING A DATE FOR HEARING ON THE MATTER OF VACATING STREETS AND ALLEYS BOUNDED BY WEST 36TH STREET ON THE NORTH, WEST 38TH STREET ON THE SOUTH, POTTER STREET ON THE EAST, AND WALKER STREET ON THE WEST, ALL LYING WITHIN THE JOHN BARROW ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: 37th Street from Walker Street to Potter Street; Gilman Street from 38th Street to 36th Street; all alleys located in Blocks 39, 40, 57 and 58, John Barrow Addition; as proposed by City of Little Rock in connection with West End Park Development Plan as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission) Said resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - i Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 5.; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Hurst and Hewitt - total 2. ' There was presented Resolution No. 3,935, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SETTING A DATE FOR HEARING ON THE MATTER OF CLOSING, VACATING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF ABELES STREET-LYING-BETWEEN BLOCKS 1 AND 2, WEIL'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; I II III II 6"7 February 19, 1968 - Cont'd. i (See Communication from Mark Block, of Block -Meeks Realty Company, in Petition Pile concerning Easement Deed from City to Little Rock - Pulaski Drainage District No. 2) I Said resolution was in full. Upon question by Director Steinkamp, Henry deNoble, Director of the Department of Community Development, advised that this portion of Abeles Street had never been developed for use as a street, but could be graded for future access to the Arkansas Riverfront if so desired. Director Steinkamp then stated that he would not oppose the Resolution to set a date for a public hearing on the proposed closing of this street, but thought the City should consider retaining this access for right -of -way in this area for the future. Director Menefee then moved that the resolution as read be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - j total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Hurst and Hewitt - total 2. The Annual Report of the Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock, 1 Arkansas for the year 1967 was then presented, and upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Bowen, said Report was received and filed. ' The Comparative Statement of Income Report of the Little Rock Municipal 111 1 Water Works for the month of December, 1967, showing Operations Statement, Number of Customers by Classification, and Cash Receipts and Disbursements, together with Status of Cash Report and Charges to Capital Accounts, was then .presented. Upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Menefee, said Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was presented Resolution No. 3,936, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN GOODS, WARES AND MERCHANDISE FOR USE BY VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Coveralls for Sanitation Department; and Automobiles for various Departments). Said resolution was read in full. After brief discussion on the various purchases, Director Bowen moved that the resolution be adopted. This motion was seconded by ' Director Menefee, and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 5; I Noes - none; Absent - Directors Hurst and Hewitt - total 2. Resolution No.. 3,937 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO WETZLER, INC. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM IN WAR MEMORIAL PARK CLUB HOUSE; AND FOR OTHER j 111111,1 PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Upon motion of Director Steinkamp, seconded by Director Menefee, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Hurst and Hewitt - total 2. Resolution No. 3,938 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO STANLEY'SOUND, INC. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT_ OF CITY HALL; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Menefee moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A: -roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, tBaldwin, ary 19, 1968 - Cont'd. Menefee, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Hurst and Hewitt - total 2. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,027, entitled: ' AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 11,993 SAME BEING THE BUDGET ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK FOR 1968 TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL, SALARIES AND PURCHASES; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $144,386.72 FROM THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR 1968; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Parks and Recreation, Finance, and Sanitation Departments). Said ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Menefee, iand was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin, that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unani- mous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time,<and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Hurst, and Hewitt - total 2. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. The Board of Directors then approved specifications for advertisement of bids of the following items for purchase by the City of Little Rock, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Menefee: (a) Pneumatic Tired Tractor Shovel (b) Tractor mounted Loader and Backhoe (c) Turf Tractor (d) Fairway (Gang) Mower (e) Turf Truckster (f) Work Uniforms for Fire Department. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,028, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXERCISE OPTIONS FOR THE 1 PURCHASE OF CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY IN PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS, NEEDED AS RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR 65TH STREET; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $6,196.00 FROM THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND TO PROJECT 58 -65TH STREET; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the I Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Bowen, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - none; ' Absent - Directors Hurst and Hewitt - total 2. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. i \ II II Ili III G9 February 19, 1968 - Cont'd. There was presented Resolution No. 3,939, entitled: I A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING WEST 3RD STREET CURVES, BETWEEN SUMMIT AND BARTON STREETS IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK AS A CONTROLLED ACCESS STREET, DENYING ACCESS FROM THE WIDENED PORTION OF ADJACENT PROPERTY WHICH HAS ACCESS FROM ANOTHER DEDICATED PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY; AND FOR OTHER P,7RP0SES; which resolution was read in full. Director Steinkamp moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin..- A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Hurst and Hewitt - total 2. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,029, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PLANTING OF TREES IN "THE SIDEWALK AREA OF THE PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY OF STREETS; PROVIDING FOR PERMITS TO BE ISSUED BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT UPON WRITTEN APPLICATION; ADOPTING STANDARDS FOR THE LOCATION OF TREE PLANTING; PROVIDING FOR APPROVAL BY THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS, AND THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING EXCEPTIONS;•PROVIDING FOR RIGHT OF APPEALS: PROVIDING FOR THE VALIDITY OF THIS ORDINANCE; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; REPEALING PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the second time, having been read the first time on February 5, 1968 and remained on the Calendar. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of thee, Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Hurst and Hewitt - total 2. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. The emergency section, being Section XII of Ordinance No. 12,029 was read, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Hurst and Hewitt - total 2. There was then presented Resolution No. 3,940, entitled: A RESOLUTION GRANTING FLOWAGE AND CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS TO THE U. S. CORPS OF ENGINEERS OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK AS AFFECTED BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF LOCKS AND DAMS NO. 6 AND 7; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the resolution .be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Hurst and Hewitt - total 2. Mayor Borchert then extended the courtesy of the floor to Mr. Edward G. Smith, Consulting Engineer for a proposed Sewer Improvement District in John Barrow Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas. Mr. Smith advised the Board of Directors that an attempt had been made in 1961 by property owners in this area to organize a County Sewer Improvement District prior to being annexed to the City of III February 19, 1968 - Cont'd. Little Rock; and that there are approximately 1,560 platted lots that badly needed sewer service, due to overflow from septic tanks in low lying areas. Mr. Smith stated that the property owners had made extreme effort to again organize a Sewer Improvement , District since being annexed to the City of Little Rock, and requested the Board of Directors to authorize the City to join in signing the Petition to form the District to enable using the Citt's property to be developed as Park Site within this area, as part of the assessed valuation, which requires 66 per cent of the valuation of the I proposed Improvement District; but did not request the Board of Directors to commit the City to be assessed for benefits of the improvements, although the City would benefit in reduced cost of street maintenance, and Septic Tank inspections, also increase in Sewer Revenue. Director Steinkamp then stated that he felt the City should be assessed for their proportionate share of benefits if they signed the Petition to organize the Improvement District, and that these improvements were badly in this area and that the City should cooperate with the property owners to form this Improvement District. Mayor Borchert questioned the matter of the Board committing the City for assessments of benefits for this proposed Improvement District until the ' City Manager could determine if the City had the funds available, before the City agrees to sign the Petition. Director Steinkamp stated that it was his opinion that this was a matter of policy and a decision for the Board of Directors. Upon question by Mayor Borchert, Joseph Kemp, City Attorney, advised that to his knowledge the City had signed Petitions for Improvement Districts in the past where City -owned property was involved, but had not committed itself for any assessment therefor. Mr. Kemp further advised that if the City committed itself for the assessments, it would have to be done on a year to year basis since the City could only appropriate money in that way. After further discussion on the matter of whether the City should be assessed benefits if they signed the Petition for the formation of the Improvement District, Director Steinkamp moved that the Mayor be authorized to sign the Petition for the City for formation of this Sewer Improvement District, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. Director Menefee then presented a substitute motion that the City be authorized to sign the Petition without being obligated financially before the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors. After further discussion, Director Menefee withdrew his substitute motion. Mayor Borchert then requested a roll call vote on the original motion by Director Steinkamp to authorize the Mayor to sign the Petition for the formation of the Sewer Improvement District as proposed in John Bar- row Addition; and the motion failed of adoption by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Baldwin and Steinkamp - total 2; Noes - Directors Menefee and Mayor Borchert - total 2; Absent - Directors Hurst and Hewitt - total 2; Present and Not Voting - Director Bowen - total 1. Director Steinkamp then moved that this matter be reoonsid- ered at the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors on March 4, 1968, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adopted by viva voce vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Baldwin, the Board of Directors ' adjourned at 9:15 o'clock P.M. to meet again on Monday, March 4, 1968 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. ATTEST: "` "` ^' APPROVED- � City Clerk I�I II II ii Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas March 4, 1968 i The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Pauline G. Beeson, City Clerk, t and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, _ Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Absent - none. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following j proceedings were had: i The Invocation was given by Mayor Borchert. ' The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on February 19, I 1968 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to ii it i the members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by j i Director Menefee, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was again presented the Petition from Cook Realty and Investment 1 , Company, Inc., representing themselves to be the owners of all property abutting upon a portion of an alley in Block 5, Woodruff's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; asking the Board of Directors to vacate, abandon and close that part of i an alley in Block 5 of Woodruff's Addition, except that portion of said alley lying within the right -of -way of Interstate Highway No. 30, subject to any public utility easements which may be located in said platted alley. Attached thereto was a Certifi- cate from Beach Abstract and Guaranty Company, stating that Cook Realty and Investment Company, Inc. is the owner of all of that portion of Block 5 of Woodruff's Addition to the City of Little Rock which does not,lie within the right -of -way of Interstate Highway No. 30; together with a Certifiedtcopy of that portion of the Plat of Woodruff' Addition, showing the alley to be closed. Public hearing on said Petition had been set for this time and place by Resolution No. 3,922 of the Board of Directors; and the City Clerk stated that notice thereof had been duly published on February 13, ' 1968 and February 20, 1968, advising all persons interested to appear and they would be heard. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard therein. There being no protests presented to the Petition, an Ordinance was placed on first reading to close the alley as described above. (See Ordinance No. 12,030) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,030, entitled: III ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, THAT THE ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK 5, WOODRUFF'S ADDITION, LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, BE CLOSED, VACATED AND ABANDONED; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time. Motion was then made by Director Menefee that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon il March 4, 1968 - Cont'd. the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was again presented the Petition from A. B. Pickett and Helen C. Pickett, by Robert Chowning, Attorney, representing themselves to be the owners of or have under option to purchase, all of the property in Block 3 of W. B. Worthen's Addition to the City of- Little Rock, Arkansas, contiguous to the dedicated East -West alley 16 feet in width through the center of said Block; asking the Board of Directors to vacate and close said alley, subject to public utilities easements located therein. Attached thereto was a Certified copy of the Plat of W.B. Worthen's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, showing the dedicated alley proposed to be closed. Public hearing on said Petition had been set by Resolution No. 3,923 of the Board of Directors; and the City Clerk stated that notice thereof had been duly published on February 13, 1968 and February 20, 1968, advising all persons interested to appear and they would be given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard therein. Upon question by Director Steinkamp, Mr. Robert Chowning, Attorney for the Petitioners, stated that the closing of this alley was in connection with a proposed new Weingarten Store in this Block and that the Plot Plan had been approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission. There being no protests presented to the Petition, an Ordinance to close the alley as described above was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,031) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,031, entitled: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, VACATING AND CLOSING THE ENTIRE EAST -WEST ALLEY 16 FEET IN WIDTH LOCATED IN BLOCK 3, W. B. WORTHEN'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Menefee that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of i Director.Bowen, seconded by Director Hurst, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was again presented the Petition from George L. Rector, III, and Paul J. Mooser, representing themselves to be the owners of all of the property abutting upon the alley in Block 9, of Intercity Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; asking the Board of Directors to vacate and close said alley in Block 9 of Intercity Addition. Attached thereto was a Certificate from Little Rock Abstract Company stating that the Petitioners are the owners of the property to be affected; together with a photostatic copy of the Plat of Intercity Addition to the City of Little Rock, showing the alley proposed to be closed. Public hearing on said Petition had been set by Resolution No. 3,924 of the Board of Directors for this time and place; and the City Clerk stated that notice thereof had been duly published on February 13, 7 I March 4, 1968 - Cont'd. 1968 and February 20, 1968, advising all persons interested to appear()and they would be heard thereon. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard therein. There ' being no protests presented, an Ordinance to close the above described alley was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,032) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,032, entitled: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, VACATING AND CLOSING THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 9 OF INTERCITY ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Hewitt moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, -which motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in' number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors = elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made'by Direcror Hewitt that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and ' was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors = elect. 73 The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was Oaken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed There was then presented a Protest Petition signed by numerous property owners and residents in Ridgecrest Addition, requesting the City to stop the "In- progress" installation of creosote l'ignt poles and overhead wires on the streets in said Addition and to enter into negotiations with the Arkansas Power and Light Company for the erection of metal, concrete, or other attractive light poles, and that the City bury all overhead wires in this Addition, as previously presented to the Board of Directors at the Agenda meeting on February 28, 1968. Upon question by Mayor Borchert ' City Manager Clifford OtKey advised that he had checked into this matter as requested by the Board of Directors at the Agenda that Arkansas meeting; and Power and Light Company had estimated that the cost of installing the metal poles with underground wires would be $519.00 compared to $137.00 for the total of nine creosote poles being installed under contract with Arkansas Power and Light Company in the Street Lighting Program for the City; and recommended that the City abandon the installation of any type street lighting in this approximately two and one -half block area west of University Avenue, and install street lighting in some other section of the City that needed lighting where the creosote poles would not be objectionable. Mr. Roy Hogan, District Manager of Arkansas Power and Light Company, stated that in addition to the extra cost of installation of the metal type poles with underground wires, there would be a maintenance cost of $20.00 on each of the nine poles per year to the City and that eight of the total of nine creosote poles had been installed. Mr. John Harbour, representing a group of property owners protesting the installation of creosote poles ' in this Addition, stated that they had not been aware that there would be this much additional cost for the installation and maintenance of the metal type poles with underground wiring, and that if the City would not consider installation of other than the creosote poles in this area, a majority of the residents preferred that no lights be installed in this section of Ridgecrest Addition. Dr. John Wessell, Mrs. Neil 73 March 4, 1968 - Cont'd. Johnson and others, also expressed this opinion, stating that due to this section beig immediately west of University Avenue, that there was sufficient light from University Avenue to light this area and they strongly objected to the creosote type poles being ' installed, saying that they were not only unsightly but that these poles and overhead wiries would devaluate their property. Another unidentified property owner expressed the opinion that there might be a few residents in this area who would prefer the creosote type poles than no lighting at all. After further discussion, Director Steinkamp moved that the Board of Directors follow the recommendation of the City Manager and not install any lighting in this area, and that the poles as already placed there be removed. This motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by viva voce vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was then presented Resolution No. 3,941, entitled: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DEDICATION DEED FROM BOYD G. MONTGOMERY AND BETTY B. MONTGOMERY, HIS WIFE, TO CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY SITUATED IN PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS TO BE USED AS STREET RIGHT -OF -WAY ON WEST MARKHAM STREET, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Bowen moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt. A roll call was had on the ' motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen; Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Director Steinkamp then requested the City Manager to forward a letter of appreciation on behalf of the Board of Directors to Mr. and Mrs. Montgomer for this Dedication of Right -of -Way. The Comparative Statement of Income Account Report from the Little Rock Municipal Water Works for the month of January, 1968 was presented, containing Operations Statement, Number of Customers by Classification, Statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements, together with Status of Cash Report and Charges to Capital Accounts. Upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Hurst, said Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The Annual Report of Mount Holly Cemetery for the year 1967 was presented, and upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded'by Director Hurst,. said Report was ' received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The Annual Report of Fraternal Cemetery for the year 1967 was presented, and upon motion of Director Hurst, seconded by Director Menefee, said Report was re =':i ceived and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was then presented the Arkansas Power and Light Company Off -Peak Service Rider Rate Schedule M4 as filed with the Arkansas Public Service Commission, which when in effect will replace and supersede existing Night Load Credit Rider Rate Schedule M4. Upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Menefee, said Rate Schedule was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The Annual Audit Report of the Little Rock Sanitary .;ewer System for the year ending December 31, 1967, as prepared by E. L. Gaunt and Company, Certified Public Accountants, was presented. Director Baldwin moved that the Audit Report be received and filed, which moti cn was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. I There was then presented a Resolution as adopted by the Little Rock Planning Commission -on February 1, 1968, recommending to the Board of Directors that action be III II II f �� r5 A i March 4, 1968 - Cont'd. taken to hire a qualified Consultant to make a study and recommendation to the Board of Directors and the Planning Commission regarding the creation, location and design _ ' of a beautiful and efficiently arranged Civic Center in the area bounded generally by Main Street, Chester Street, La Harpe Boulevard an&tSouth thereof for two blocks. Upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Steinkamp, said Resolution was received and filed. There was presented Resolution No. 3,942, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT i FOR USE BY VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Garbage Trucks; Heater. Planer equipment and attachment; Radios, Receivers and Equipment). Said resolution was read in full. Director Menefee moved that the resolution be a adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was had and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. A request for approval of specifications for the following bids to be taken was presented: (a) Equipment Shed Extension (b) West Markham Street Widening. Upon question by Director Steinkamp, Mr. Sanford Wilbourn of Garver and Garver, Engineers on the Capital Street Improvements Program, advised that it would require two construction seasons to complete the widening of West Markham Street West of University Avenue, due to relocation of utility lines and other details to be worked out prior to actual construction; and that plans were to commence work on the North i side of West Markham Street to allow relocation of some of the utilities while this f work was in progress. Mr. Wilbourn further advised that they had considered working two shifts on the project but had determined that this would present too much addition -III al cost on the construction, and that it could not even be done then in one construe- . tion season due to relocation of some of the utilities as programmed by some of the ' utility companies. Upon•further.question, Mr. Wilbourn stated that the widening on West Twelfth Street was on schedule and it was hoped that the inconvenience to persons using Twelfth Street would soon be alleviated. Director Bowen then moved that the specifications for bids as requested be approved. This motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was then presented Resolution No. 3,943, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE AN APPLICA' =;;;'i TION WITH THE FEDERAL HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AN AGENCY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR A FEDERAL GRANT -IN -AID TO DEVELOP WEST END PARK, REPEALING RESOLUTIONS NO. 3627 AND 3725; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Hurst moved that the resolution be i adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none;,' Absent - none. it --- - - - - - -- -- — I I r 1'7 M rch LL, 1968 - Cont'd. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,033, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $712.00 FROM THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND TO PROJECT 58 (65TH STREET) TO BE USED IN THE PURCHASE OF A PARCEL OF LAND NEEDED FOR RIGHT -OF -WAY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Menefee that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Steinkamp, seconded by Director Hewitt, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. , Ordinance No. 12,034 was presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $6,000.00 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE IN THE STREET FUND FOR 1968 AS THE CITY'S SHARE OF THE COST OF AN ACCESS ROAD ALONG INTERSTATE NO. 30; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO SERVE AS COORDINATOR IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAID ACCESS ROAD; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Between Doyle Springs Road and Scott Hamilton Drive; and,between Murray Street and 68th Street) Said ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members I of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Menefee that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - i total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Resolution No. 3,944, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN,TA PETITION FOR THE FORMATION OF A SEWER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WHICH CAN"SERVEETHE CITY'S WEST END PARK; AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF $500.00 TO SAID SEWER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AS THE CITY'S SHARE OF THE COST FOR THE IMPROVEMENT TO BE CONSTRUCTED THEREIN AT SUCH TIME AS THE CITY SHALL, IN ITS DISCRETION UTILIZE THE DISTRICT'S IMPROVEMENTS BY CONNECT-- ING THE WEST END PARK TO SUCH IMPROVEMENTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Representatives of the Economic Opportunity Program and residents in this area of John Barrow Addition were then heard; stating that they had worked diligently to form this Improvement District, which improvements are badly needed, and urged the Board of Directors in every way possible for the i II I� ii 111 i 1177 III March 4, 1968 - Cont'd. ` � Il City to provide financial assistance, install stop signs and street lighting in this Addition which they were attempting to improve. They also advised upon question by Director Steinkamp, that a meeting had been called to appoint a Committee to attempt clearing this area of abandoned articles and appliances. After further discussion, Director Menefee moved that the resolution as read be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented Resolution No. 3,945, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK REAFFIRMING THE CITY'S OBLIGATIONS REGARDING THE HIGH STREET URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT, ARK R -6; which resolution was read in full. Director Baldwin moved that the resolution be adopted. This motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp, and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt and Steinkamp - total-7; Noes - none; Absent - none. ' Resolution No. 3,946 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLANS OF THE PARKS DEPARTMENT FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT; ,.'OF THE'- ZOO.,ENTRANCEJAND =:;THE EXPANSION AND RELOCATION OF THE MINIATURE GOLF COURSE, ALL SITUATED IN WAR MEMORIAL PARK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Menefee, that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and the resolu- tion was adopted by the following roll call vote -: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,035, entitled: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, PROVIDING FOR THE ELECTION OF MUNICIPAL JUDGES AT THE BIENNIAL GENERAL ELECTION HELD IN EVEN NUMBERED YEARS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Directo r INDirector Steinkamp, seconded by Director Hewitt, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 31947, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MRS. E. VERNON MARKHAM, JR. AS A MEMBER OF THE ' BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND NATURAL HISTORY FILLING THE VACANCY CREATED BY THE RESIGNATION OF MRS. TYNDALL DICKINSON; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Hewitt, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - 7L-cln 4, 1968 - Cont'd. Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented Resolution No. 3,948, entitled: , A RESOLUTION APPOINTING C. V. BARNES AS A MEMBER OF THE METROPOLITAN AREA I PLANNING COMMISS @ON; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Bowen moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Resolution No. 3,949 was then presented by Mayor Borchert, entitled: i A RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO THE REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATORS REPRESENT- ING PULASKI COUNTY IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen, seconded by Director Hewitt, that the resolution be adopted. A roll call was had on the motion , and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee; Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - I none; Absent - none. Mayor Borchert then requested that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to each of the Senators and Representatives of Pulaski County, Arkansas. Director Hurst then introduced the following Boy Scouts and Cub Scout, who were accompanied by Mrs. Joseph B. Hurst: Boy Scouts - Scott Bowen, James Penick, III, and Joseph B. Hurst, Jr.; and Cub Scout Howard Hurst. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Bowen, the Board of Directors adjourned at 8:40 o'clock P.M. to meet again on Monday, March 18, 1968 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. ATTEST: APPROVED: i City Clerk Mayor I I ' I I I i I i I ICI III' 79 Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas ' March 18, 1968 - 7:30 P.M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Pauline G. Beeson, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Absent - none. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Mayor Borchert. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on March 4, 1968 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Hewitt, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The following Zoning Petitions as approved by the 'Little Rock Planning Commission on March 7, 1968 were presented: Z -2168 Petition from Sam Robinson, Jr., Agent for Mrs. A. F. Gray, for reclassification of property at 414 West 16th Street, described as the East 35.7 feet of the South 19 feet of Lot Five, and the East 35.7 feet of Lot Six, all in Block Two Hundred -one (201), Original City of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "D" Apartment District to that of "E -1" Quiet Business District. Z -2169 Petition from Edward L. Wright, Jr., Attorney for Paul Meers, for reclassification of property at 1622 Battery Street, described as Lot 7 and the S3� of Lot 8, Block 32, Centennial Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "C" Two - family District to that of "D" Apartment District. Z -2166 Petition from Mrs. W. C. Tabor, by Robert Murray, Agent, for reclassification of property at 1120 Woodrow Street, described as Beginning at a point 66 feet South of the South East corner of Tract #1, Block 7, Jones and Worthen Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, thence West 138 feet, thence North 54.0 feet, thence East 138 feet, thence South 54.0 feet to the point of beginning, from the present "B" Residence District to that of "F" Commercial District. Z -2164 Petition from Arthur J. Pfeifer, Agent,for reclassification of property.at 2624 West 7th Street, described as Lots 4,5, 6, 7, and 8. Block 7, Ferndale Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "B" Residence District to that of "H" Business District. Z -2165 Petition from J. Wythe Walker, Trustee, for reclassification of property at 700 South Cedar Street, described as Lots 15 and 16, Block 6, Reyburn and Wr.ight's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "C" Two - family District to that of "E -1" Quiet Business District. Z -2167 Petition from Harry E. McDermott, Jr., Trustee, for reclassification of property at 1320 South University Avenue, described as the East 110 feet of Block 61, Taylor and Bodeman's Subdivision of the East One -half of the Northeast Quarter, Section 12, Township 1 North, Range 13 West, Pulaski County, Arkansas; from the present "A -1" Residential District to that of "F" Commercial District. Z -1762 Petition from Eddy Weinbraub, Agent, for reclassification of property at 6720 Asher Avenue, (See Petition for lengthy legal description); from it March 18., 1968 - Cont'd. the present "D" Apartment District to that of "F" Commercial District. There being no protests presented to the rezoning of the above described properties, an Ordinance to rezone said properties as requested was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,036) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,036, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: 414 West 16th Street; 1622 Battery Street; 1120 Woodrow Street; 2624 West 7th Street; 700 South Cedar Street; 1320 South University Avenue; 6720 Asher) Said ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented a Zoning Petition from Dr. John M. Samuel, by Robert Beal, Agent, for reclassification of property at 5813 "A" Street, (Z- 2118), described as Lot 10, Block 2, Orlando Heights Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "B" Residence District to that of "E -1" Quiet Business District, as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on March 7, 1968. Director Steinkamp questioned as to whether there had been any objections presented to the proposed rezoning at the hearing before the Planning Commission, or if an over- all study had been made of this area pertaining to zoning; and it was stated that there had not been any objectors present at the Planning Commission meeting, and that an overall study had not been made pertaining to general zoning in this area. Director Steinkamp then requested that an overall study be made of the present zoning in this area and presented to the Board of Directors before any other rezoning of property was presented for consideration. An Ordinance to rezone the property at 5813 "A" Street as requested was then placed on first reading after no protests were presented. (See Ordinance No.12,037) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,037, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 5813 "A" STREET IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Steinkamp that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or mae of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time; and by IIII III- March 18, 1968 - Cont'd. unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of ' Director Menefee, seconded by Director Hewitt, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented a Zoning Petition from C. R. Blackburn for reclassi- fication of property at 5018 Club Road, (Z- 2163), described as the West One -half ofr Lot 11, Block 27, Newton Addition to the City of Little Rock; from the present "A" i Residential District to that of "F" Commercial District. Said Request for rezoning of this property was recommended by the Little Rock Planning Commission on March 7, 1968 by approval of a development plan with a minimum of twenty feet front yard space. Upon question by Director Steinkamp, John L. Taylor of the Department of Community Development, stated that there were two objectors present at the meeting before the Planning Commission on March 7, 1968; but that the Planning Commission approved the rezoning subject to the Twenty -foot front yard set -back and the required screening between parking lots and residential property. There being no persons present to protest the proposed rezoning of this property, an Ordinance to rezone the property as requested was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,038) There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,038, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 5018 CLUB ROAD IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, I ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Bowen, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUB-SECTION (45) AND (46) OF SECTION 43.1 AND SUB- SECTION (G), (d) AND (H) OF SECTION 43.21 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK PERTAINING TO PARKING AREAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which proposed ordinance was read the first time. Upon question by members of the Board of Directors, Henry de Noble, Director of the Department of Community Develop- ' ment, advised that the purpose of this ordinance was to clarify the present ordinance pertaining to public and private off - street parking, maneuvering areas, screening and asphaltic or other hard surfaces, and defining them as they are now being enforced. Mr. Mark Block, Realtor, questioned the status of parking areas now in effect, and was advised by Mr. de Noble, that the ordinance if passed would not be retroactive, and III March 18, 1968 - Contfd. that present parking areas not conforming to this ordinance would become of non- conforming usage. After further discussion on the provisions of the proposed ordi:- nance, Director Steinkamp recommended that the Board of Directors leave the proposed , ordinance on the Calendar for second reading as requested by Mr. Block. Whereupon, the proposed ordinance remained on the Calendar for second reading by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was again presented the Petition from Terra Properties, Inc., et al., representing themselves to be the owners of all abutting property to be affected, requesting the closing of a portion of Potter Street and Gilman Street in Pine Hill Subdivision, subject to right -of -way reserved for ingress and egress to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, and to other public utilities for the purpose of constructing or maintaining public utilities or services now or hereafter placed thereon, as 11111 follows: 1111111 POTTER Street between 23rd and 24th Streets; GILMAN Street between 23rd and 24th Streets. Attached to the Petition was a Certified copy of the portion of the Plat of Pine Hill !' Subdivision, showing the part of Potter and Gilman Streets proposed to be closed, i together with the lot number of each lot which abuts upon that portion of the streets to be closed and a Certificate from Little Rock Abstract Company stating that the Petitioners were the owners of record as shown by the last deed record in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Pulaski County of the property abutting the streets described above. Public hearing on the Petition had been set for this time and place by Resolution No. 3,933 of the Board of Directors; and the City Clerk stated that notice thereof had been duly published on February 28, 1968 and March 6, 1968, advising all persons interested to appear and they would be heard thereon. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard therein. There being no protests presented to the closing of the streets as requested, and the Petition having been recommended for approval by the Little Rock Planning Commission, an Ordinance to close said streets was placed on firs reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,039) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,039, entitled: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, VACATING AND CLOSING POTTER AND GILMAN BETWEEN 23rd AND 24th, PINE HILL SUBDIVISION i TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; Said ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of i Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was �. declared passed. III li �3 i March 182 1968 - Cont'd. There was presented Ordinance No. 1220402 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK VACATING, CLOSING AND ABANDONING STREETS AND ALLEYS BOUNDED BY WEST 36TH STREET ON THE NORTH, WEST 38TH STREET ON THE SOUTH, POTTER STREET ON THE EAST AND WALKER STREET ON THE WEST, ALL LYING AND BEING SITUATED WITHIN THE JOHN BARROW ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Proposed by City of Little Rock in connection with West End Park Development Plan as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission) Said ordinance was read the first time. Public hearing on the closing of the avove streets and alleys in John Barrow Addition had been set by Resolution No. 3,934 of the Board of Directors for this time and place; and the City Clerk stated that notice thereof had been duly published on February 28, 1968 ^and March 6, 1968, advising all persons interested to appear and they would be heard thereon. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard therein. There being no protests presented to the closing of said streets and alleys, Director Hewitt moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance as read be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of I Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Hurst, that the rules be again suspended and the ordinance placed on third an final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adopted by unanimous vote of.the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. In connection with the closing of various streets and alleys in John Barrow Addition by Ordinance No. 12,040, Director Bowen requested that the Planning _ Commission study John Barrow Addition for feasibility of street patterns. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,041, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VACATING, CLOSING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF ABELES STREET LYING BETWEEN BLOCKS 1 AND 2, WEIL'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Proposed by City of Little Rock - See Communication from Mark Block, Realtor, in Petition File concerning Easement Deed from City to Little Rock - Pulaski Drainage District No. 2, and Minutes of meeting of Board of Directors on February 19, 1968, Minute Record Book A -3, Pages 106 -107). Said ordinance was read the first time. Public hearing on the proposed closing of this portion of Abeles Street had been set by Resolution No. 3,935 of the Board of Directors for this time and place; and the City Clerk stated that notice thereof had been duly published on February 26, 1968 and March 6, 1968, advising all persons interested to appear and they would be heard thereon. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard therein. There being no protests presented to the closing of the above described street, Director Steinkamp moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance as read be placed on second read- ing. This motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds March 183 1968 - Cont'd. or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Hewitt, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was:.read::the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being i as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented a Petition from Dr. H. A. "Ted" Bailey, Jr., et al., by Louis Rosen, Trustee, requesting the closing of an alley running East to West in Block 343, Barton's Subdivision to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas. Attached to the Petition and made a part thereof, was an Affidavit signed by Louis Rosen, stating that he had been a property owner in said Block for a period in excess of five years, during which period of time he had observed the lack of use of the alley as described in said Block 343 from Victory Street to Woodlane Street by the public. Also attached was a Certified copy of the Plat of Barton's Subdivision, together with a Certificate from Beach Abstract and Guaranty Company, stating that the Petitioners were the last apparent owners of record of all property in Block 343 platted as Barton's Subdivision of the Original City of Little Rock, Arkansas as set out on the sketch attached thereto. (See Resolution No. 3,950 setting date for public hearing on said Petition). There was presented Resolution No. 3,950, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING OF A PETITION TO VACATE AND ABANDON A CERTAIN ALLEY WHICH RUNS EAST TO WEST ACROSS BLOCK 343, BARTON'S SUBDIVISION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, I�I ARKANSAS, FROM VICTORY STREET TO WOODLANE STREET IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which resolution was read in full. Director Hewitt moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was then presented Ordinanace No. 12,042, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS OF A TRACT OF LAND IN SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 13 WEST, IN PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS; (Re: Branch Office of First National Bank on Baseline Road West of Geyer Springs Road). Said ordinance was read the first time. Filed in connection therewith was a copy of the Pulaski County Court Order signed by the County Judge, approving said annexation on January 16, 1968, with map of the area attached thereto. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance as read be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the'�Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the l members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and motion was made by Director Menefee, seconded by Director Hurst, that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading. This motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. r March 18, 1968 - Cont'd. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. The Annual Audit Report of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas for the year ending December 31, 1967, as prepared by Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Company, Certified Public Accountants, was presented. Upon question by Mayor Borchert, Glen Rogers, Certified Public Account with Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Company, and Jack Murphy, Director of Finance, advised that the IBM equipment purchased by the City of Little Rock had been programmed for Payrolls in 1967, in cooperation with the equipment of the Little Rock Municipal Water Works, and that additional programming was contemplated during 1968 to utilize this equipment full time; and that recommendations made by the Auditors for 1967 had been put into effect. After brief discussion on the Report, Director Hewitt moved that the Audit Report be received and filed, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous viva voce vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The Annual Audit Report of the Little Rock Municipal Water Works for the year ending December 31, 1967 was presented, and upon motion of Director Steinkamp, seconded by Director Steinkamp, said Audit Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was then presented a request from Mr. Earl Yeargan, Business Agent of Local 200 of the Hospital, Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Employees, to lower bus rates mornings and afternoons, to aid workers going to and from their work who are in the lower income brackets. He stated that these people were the least able to pay the increased fares, and were the greatest percentage of persons using bus service; and that bus fares at present were costing most workers Sixty Cents per day. Mayor BorcheL then requested Mr. Yeargan to meet with the City Manager and Mr. Chester Taylor, Manager of Twin City Transit Company, to discuss these problems. There was presented a Petition from several residents in the area of the Highland Park Housing Project, calling themselves the "Citizens For a Stop -Light at Twelfth and Monroe "; requesting the Board of Directors to take definite action to cause the City Traffic Engineer to install an electrically timed stop and go traffic signal at the intersection of Twelfth and Monroe Streets, stating various reasons for their uest. Director Bowen moved that the Petition be received and filed, which motion seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of Board of Directors present. '' There was presented Resolution No. 3,951, entitled: A RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO PROVIDE A FULLY UTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM FOR HINDMAN PARK GOLF COURSE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; resolution was read in full. After brief discussion on the benefits of the tomatic Sprinkler System, Director Steinkamp moved that the resolution be adopted, h motion was seconded by Director Menefee. A roll call was had on the motion and he resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, enefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; bsent - none. There was then presented Resolution No. 32052, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING PURCHASE CONTRACTS FOR CERTAIN ITEMS OF EQUIPMENT TO BE i March 18, 1968 - Cont'd. USED BY VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Street and Parks Departments). Said resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Menefee, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote; Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. A Request for approval by the Board of Directors of specifications for bids was presented for the following: (a) Trucks (b) Marking Compound Upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Hurst, the specifications were approved by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. A Master Plan Report on Water Supply and Distribution for the Little Rock Metropolitan Area, as prepared for the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission by Burns and McDonnell, Consultants, Kansas City, Missouri, Parts I and II, was presented. The Report carried the following recommendation of the Little Rock Planning Commission from their meeting of March 7, 1968: "The Staff recommends that the Plan be adopted as a guide subject to the Planning Commission's approval of the actual location of all water main extensions prior to time of construction." Upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Hurst, the Report was received and riled by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was then presented Resolution No. 3,953, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXPRESSING THE DESIRE OF THE CITY TO ACCEPT FROM THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS, APPROXIMATELY 57 ACRES OF'RIVER FRONT LAND ALONG THE SOUTH BANK OF THE ARKANSAS RIVER, BETWEEN REBSAMEN PARK AND LOCK AND DAM NO. 7, TO BE USED AND DEVELOPED AS A RECREATIONAL AND PARK AREA; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Said resolution was recommended for approval by the Little Rock Planning Commission on March 7, 1968, and upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Hewitt, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bow6t, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. In connection with the proposed widening of Sixty -fifth Street, Director Baldwin moved that the recommendation of the Little Rock Planning Commission be approve widening Sixty -fifth Street to four lanes from Lancaster Road to Highway #67/70 in accordance with the Pulaski County Area Transportation Study. This motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of rectors present. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,043, entitled: AN ORDINANCE CONDEMNING A CERTAIN PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN PULASKI , ARKANSAS, TO BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING AND PROVIDING A MUNICIPAL ARK AND RECREATIONAL AREA FOR THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO BRING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST SAID PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY; AND FOR OTHER' PURPOSES; (Re: Hall Cove Park Site). Said ordinance was read the first time; and by unanimous to of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- s or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director ewitt, seconded by Director Menefee, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was ead the second time. Director Hurst then moved that the rules again be suspended and ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by 8% March 18, 1968 - Cont'd. Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; declared passed. Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,044, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A GIFT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000.00 FROM THE DOWNTOWN LITTLE ROCK CIVITAN CLUB; APPROPRIATING SAID SUM TO BE USED FOR CIVITAN KIDDIE ZOO IMPROVEMENTS; EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR SAID GIFT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Menefee moved that the rules be two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect, upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Hurst, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee,.Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. Mayor Borchert then requested City Manager Clifford O'Key to forward a letter of thanks to the members of the Civitan Club of Downtown Little Rock on behalf of the City. Resolution No. 3,954 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES TO REAL PROPERTY OCCASIONED BY EMPLOYEES OF THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Hewitt moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Mr. William F. Rector, Chairman of the Finance Committee of the Arkansas Arts Center, was extended the courtesy of the floor; and presented the second request to the Board of Directors for an additional appropriation from the City in the amount of $50,000.00 over the $25,000.00 as appropriated in the Budget of the City for 1968. Mr. Rector stated that the Arts Center needed to raise $130,000.00, which would be matched by Governor and Mrs. Winthrop.Rockefeller, in order to have an operating budget of $450,000.00 to operate in 1968, and that without the City's help it would be impossible to raise this amount and it would have to be his recommendation that the Arts Center b6oclosed. Mr. Rector further stated that he had made every effort to get the community to meet their obligation by contributing to this fund, and that Governor and Mrs. Rockefeller had contributed approximately $360,000.00 in order that the Arts Center remain in operation in 1967, but that they were not to be expected to continue doing so, although the Arts Center was quite an attraction to visitors and industrialists. Mr. Rector advised also that their budget had been cut by approximate suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the ' Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time; and by unani- mous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect, upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Hurst, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee,.Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. Mayor Borchert then requested City Manager Clifford O'Key to forward a letter of thanks to the members of the Civitan Club of Downtown Little Rock on behalf of the City. Resolution No. 3,954 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES TO REAL PROPERTY OCCASIONED BY EMPLOYEES OF THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Hewitt moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Mr. William F. Rector, Chairman of the Finance Committee of the Arkansas Arts Center, was extended the courtesy of the floor; and presented the second request to the Board of Directors for an additional appropriation from the City in the amount of $50,000.00 over the $25,000.00 as appropriated in the Budget of the City for 1968. Mr. Rector stated that the Arts Center needed to raise $130,000.00, which would be matched by Governor and Mrs. Winthrop.Rockefeller, in order to have an operating budget of $450,000.00 to operate in 1968, and that without the City's help it would be impossible to raise this amount and it would have to be his recommendation that the Arts Center b6oclosed. Mr. Rector further stated that he had made every effort to get the community to meet their obligation by contributing to this fund, and that Governor and Mrs. Rockefeller had contributed approximately $360,000.00 in order that the Arts Center remain in operation in 1967, but that they were not to be expected to continue doing so, although the Arts Center was quite an attraction to visitors and industrialists. Mr. Rector advised also that their budget had been cut by approximate IIMarch 18, 1968 - Con t i d - - - - -- - - - - - -- - -- — — I - - - - -- $200,000.00 by eliminating the Arts School, operation of the Delta Room restaurant, some operating expenses and personnel. Mayor Borchert stated that he had been advised that other Arts Centers in various Cities seem to be more self- sustaining than this one in Little Rock, and questioned if there had ever been a committee hired to study the feasibility of operating an Arts Center at Little Rock. Mr. Rector stated that he was not aware of any such committee, and that there could have been mistakes made in the operation of the Arts Center. After further discussion, Mayor Borchert and members of the Board of Directors requested City Manager Clifford O'Key to study the Budget for 1968 to determine if the City has funds to grant this request for an additional appropriation of $50,000.00 to the Arts Center. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,045, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $1,743.00 FROM STREET RIGHT -OF -WAY FUND TO PROJECT 1 - EXPRESSWAY FOR RIGHT -OF -WAY WITHIN THE EAST -WEST EXPRESSWAY, TO BE USED IN ADDITION TO THE SUM APPROPRIATED BY ORDINANCE NO. 11,602, TO PURCHASE PARCEL NO. 38 -G -95; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Steinkamp, seconded by Director Menefee, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 3,955, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING DR. GARMAN P. FREEMAN AS A MEMBER OF THE LITTLE ROCK AUDITORIUM COMMISSION, FILLING THE VACANCY CREATED BY THE DEATH OF MR. R. J. MACKIN; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Bowen moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Representatives of residents in the East End of the City of Little Rock being present, questioned the Board of Directors as to when the City planned to open a Branch City Hall as proposed by the City Manager; and also what plans, if any, were proposed for claring Murry Street in connection with the construction and widening of Sixty - fifth Street. Mayor Borchert then requested these persons to meet with the City Manager following the Board of Directors' meeting to discuss these matters. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Menefee, the Board of Directors ecessed at 9:30 o'clock P.M, subject to call by the Mayor for the purpose of appointing embers of a City Fall Rgpd�uthority. TTEST: �7 pp // APPROVED: M yor. Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas March 26, 1968 - 2:00 P.M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in Reconvened Session upon call by the Mayor, with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Pauline G. Beeson, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 5; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: There was presented Ordinance No. 12,046, entitled: AN ORDINANCE CREATING A MUNICIPAL TOLLWAY AUTHORITY AND SPECIFYING ITS POWERS, AUTHORITY, RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS; PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Steinkamp, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt,-and Steinkamp.- total 6; Noes - none;; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. Mayor Borchert then introduced the members of the newly created Municipal Tollway Authority appointed by the passage of Ordinance No. 12,046. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Steinkamp, the Board of Directors adjourned at 2:15 o'clock P.M. to meet again on Monday, April 1, 1968 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. ATTEST: N 'd APPRO r� City Clerk Ma or The emergency section, being Section 6 of Ordinance No. 12,046 was read, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt,-and Steinkamp.- total 6; Noes - none;; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. Mayor Borchert then introduced the members of the newly created Municipal Tollway Authority appointed by the passage of Ordinance No. 12,046. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Steinkamp, the Board of Directors adjourned at 2:15 o'clock P.M. to meet again on Monday, April 1, 1968 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. ATTEST: N 'd APPRO r� City Clerk Ma or 01 Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas April 1, 1968 - 7:30 P.M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular 1111111 session with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Pauline G. Beeson, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee,.Hurst, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Absent - none. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: I The Invocation was given by Director Hewitt. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on March 18, 1968 and the Reconvened meeting of March 26, 1968 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Hurst, seconded by Director Hewitt, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was presented a Petition signed by persons representing themselves to be the owners of more than two - thirds in value, as shown by the last County Assessment, of the real property situated in the following described territory,to -wit: Part of the SE 1-4 NW -4 and that part of the NE 4 SW4 lying South of Arkansas State Highway No. 365, Section 24, T -1 -N, R -12 -W, Pulaski County, Arkansas; (See Petition for metes and bounds description)' asking that all the real property situated within the territory above described be formed into a local improvement district for the purposes of constructing within the district a water pipe line distribution system to serve the inhabitants of said district and constructing a water pipe line beyond the boundaries of the district, if necessary, to make the desired connection with the water distribution system of Little Rock, Arkansas; said construction to be in the manner and.of the materials that the Commissioners to be appointed for the district shall deem to be in the best inter- est of the district, and the cost of the project to be.assessed upon the real property of the district according to the benefits received. Said Petition was filed in the office of the City Clerk on March 82 1968, and notice of public hearing thereon was duly published on March 12, 1968 and March 19, 1968 , advising all property owners within the territory involved that the public hearing would be held at this time and place and all persons desiring to be heard upon the question would be given an oppor- tunity to be heard. Mayor Borchert then declared the public hearing open, and all persons so desiring were heard. Mr. "`'William Dabbs, Jr., Attorney, advised members of the Board of Directors that this is, an area in.Granite Mountain Heights Subdivision South of the old Pine Bluff Highway, and that these improvetyemts, as well as a pro- i posed Sewer Improvement District for this same area were badly needed; and that it was hoped that the cost of the improvements would be less than had been estimated. i There being no protests presented, the public hearing was declared closed, and an Ordinance to to establish the Water Pipe Line Improvement District was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,047) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,047, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING WATER PIPE LINE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 131 OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; 1 April 1, 1968 - Cont'd. which ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two = thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unani- mous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Hurst, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented a Petition signed by persons representing themselves to be the owners of more than two - thirds in value, as shown by the last County Assess- ment, of the real property situated in the following described territory, to -wit: Part of the SE 4 NW 4 and that part of the NE 4 NW 4 lying South of Arkansas State Highway No. 365, Section 24, T -1 -N, R -12 -W, Pulaski County Arkansas; (See Petition for metes and bounds description) asking that all of the real property situated within the territory above described be formed into a local improvement district for the purposes of constructing within the district a sanitary sewer collection system to serve the inhabitants of said district and constructing a sanitary sewer line beyond the boundaries of the said sewer distric if necessary, to make the desired connection with the sanitary sewer system of Little Rock, Arkansas. The construction of said improvements is, to be accomplished in the manner and of the materials that the commissioners to be appointed for the district deem to be for the best interests of the district, and the cost of the project to.be assessed upon the real property of the district according to the benefits received. Said Petition was filed in the office of the City Clerk on March 8, 1968, and notice of the public hearing thereon was duly published on March 12, 1968 and March 19, 1968, advising all property owners within the territory involved that the public hearing would be held at this time and place and all persons desiring to be heard upon the question would be given an opportunity to be heard. Mayor Borchert then declared the public hearing open, and all persons so desiring were heard. There,ben,g no protests presented to the Petition, the public hearing was declared closed, and an Ordinance to establish the Sewer Improvement District was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,048) There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,048, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SEWER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 138 OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more.of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Hurst, the rules were again suspended U1 A 9 I Ij _ I II April 1, 1968 - Cont'd. I and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. The Annual Audit Report of the City of Little Rock Firemen's Relief and Pension Fund for the year ending December 31, 1967, as prepared by Russell Brown and I Company, Certified Public Accountants, was presented. Upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Hurst, said Audit Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The Comparative Statement of Income Account Report of the Little Rock Municipal Water Works for the month of February, 1968 was presented; showing Operation Statement, Number of Customers by Classification, Statement of Cash Receipts and Dis- Bursements, together with Status of Cash Report and Charges to Capital Accounts. I Motion was made by Director Baldwin, that the Report be received and filed, which motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. , The Quarterly Report of the Joseph T. Robinson Memorial Auditorium for the period ending December 312 1967 was presented, and upon motion of Director Baldwin, 1 seconded by Director Hewitt, said Report was received and filed. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,049, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE SOUTHERN STANDARD HOUSING CODE (1965 EDITION); ESTABLISHING MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR HOUSING WITHIN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; PROVIDING FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF SAID STANDARDS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;' which ordinance was read the first time. City Manager Clifford O'Key advised members of the Board of Directors that the adoption of the Southern Standard Housing Code of 1965, was a requirement for the certification of the WorkableProgram which is sub- I mitted in the application for Grants by the Federal Government for Urban Renewal Projects; and that this Code had been adopted by Forty -eight Cities and Towns within the State of Arkansas, and also in various Cities in other adjoining States; and provided that upon adoption of this version of the Housing Code, the City will pro- hibit the re- occupancy of substandard dwellings when they become vacant. Director Hewitt then moved that the rules be'suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. Mayor Borchert then announced that a Resolution creating a Citizens Advisory Committee to the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock was withdrawn from the Agenda, in order to give the members of the Board of Directors ample time to study and 93 April 1, 1968 - Conttd. consider the proper appointments to this Committee. John W. Walker, Attorney, _ representing colored residents in the City, particularly the Eastern section, then questioned Mayor Borchert as to whether this Committee to be appointed would provide representation for residents of the City who were not now represented on the Board of Directors, due to the majority of the members of the Board being residents of the Fifth Ward, with none from the Second Ward. Mayor Borchert replied that Directors were elected City -wide to represent the entire City and not any certain area or Ward; and that this Committee to be appointed at a later date would advise and counsel with the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock in any and all areas. Mr. Walker then stated that this group wanted equal representation on the Board, employment and open housing. There was again presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUB - SECTIONS (45) AND (46) OF SECTION 43.1 AND SUB - SECTION (G), (d) AND (H) OF SECTION 43.21 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK PERTAINING TO PARKING AREAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which proposed ordinance was on second reading, having been read the first time on March 18, 1968 and remained on the Calendar for second reading. Mr. William Payne and Mr. Mark Block, Realtors were then heard in opposition to the proposed Ordinance, 1U claiming that the provisions requiring parking lots to be paved with asphalt or con- crete would involve unmecessary .expens:e,1-for3.persons who planned to use lots for parking on a temporary basis; and requested that the Board of Directors consider--an amendment to the proposed Ordinance to provide a Waiver for other than asphalt or concrete paving on parking lots being used on a temporary basis. Director Baldwin then stated that he was aware of the effect this +provision would create on individuals owners of lots being used for parking temporarily, but that a large percentage of residents would be affected by mud being tracked onto the streets from parking lots not hard surfaced; and moved that the proposed Ordinance be read the second time with no amendments, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A substitute motion was made by Director Steinkamp that the proposed Ordinance be tabled, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and failed of adoption by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Hurst and Steinkamp - total 2; Noes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 5; Absent - none'. A vote was then had on the original motion to read the ordinance the second time, with the motion failing of adoption by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen and Baldwin - total 2; Noes - Directors Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 5; Absent - none. After further discussion, and it being stated by Henry de Noble, Director of the Department of Community Development, that the proposed Ordinance was approved and recommended by the Little Rock Planning Commission with no provision for a Waiver for parking areas being used on a temporary basis, Director Bowen moved that the proposed Ordinance be returned to the Planning Commission for further study to see if differences can be resolved between the Planning Commission and the Protestants. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 6; Noes - i _ Director Steinkamp - total 1; Absent - none. There was then presented Resolution No. 3,956, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A PURCHASE CONTRACT FOR UNIFORMS FOR EMPLOYEES OF HE lLITTLEIJROCKi --'IRE DEPARTMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; April 1, 1968 - Cont'd. which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Hewitt that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution mas adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,050, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $10,745.00 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND FOR 1968 TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BUDGET ACCOUNT NO. 6.09; AMENDING THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK FOR 1968; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Additional appropriation to Metropolitan Area Planning Commission)' Said ordinance was read the first time. Upon question by Mayor Borchert, Mr. Jason Rouby, Executive Director of the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission, stated that to date he had no definite commitment from the City of North Little Rock or of Pulaski County for a request for additional funds. City Manager Clifford O'Key stated that the request for additional funds by Metroplan for 1968 had been approved by the. Little Rock Planning Commission, and that he concurs with their recommendation for approval by the Board of Directors. After further discussion, Director Steinkamp moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adoptedby unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Menefee that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,051, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $300.00 FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK REPRESENTATIVES TO THE NATIONAL PUBLIC GOLF TOURNAMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. suspended and the ordinance be placed on Director Baldwin, and was adopted by una Directors present, being seven in number Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance mous vote of the members of the Board of two - thirds or more of the members of the Director Menefee moved that the rules be second reading, which motion was seconded by Amous vote of the members of the Board of and two - thirds or more of the members of the was then read the second time; and by unani- Directors present, being seven in number and Board-of.:Directors- elect, upon motion of Director Steinkamp, seconded by Director Menefee, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. I 1 1 April 1,_196B - Contd. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,052, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $6,625.00 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE OF THE STREET FUND FOR 1968 TO THE STREET DEPARTMENT SALARY ACCOUNT AS PROVIDED FOR BY THE 1968 BUDGET; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Disability Retirement for Robert Martin, a former employee of the Street Department for period beginning December 1, 1966 and ending December 31, 1968, previously denied by the Board of Directors on November 21, 1966 by Resolution No. 3,660; and appealed to the Arkansas State Supreme Court and granted). Said ordinances was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt— total 6; Noes - Director Steinkamp - total 1; Absent - none. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Menefee that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third a final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 6; Noes - Director Steinkamp - total 1; Absent - none. The ordinance was then read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 6; Noes - Director Steinkamp - total 1; Absent - none. 'Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 3,957, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF LOCAL GOVERNING BODY APPROVING REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PLAN AND DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE CITY DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM; which resolution was read in full. Director Menefee moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Resolution No. 3,958 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT FOR GRANT TO ACQUIRE AND /OR DEVELOP LAND FOR OPEN -SPACE PURPOSES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Hall Cove Park Project). Said resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Hewitt, the resolution was adopted by the fol- lowing roll call vote:. Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented Resolution No. 3,959, entitled: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DEDICATION DEED FROM CARL W. KNOEDL AND MARJORIE W;FE,� L. KNOEDL, HISnTO LAND SITUATED IN PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS, TO BE USED AS A PUBLIC STREET; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Right -of -Way in widening West Markham Street between University and John Barrow Road) Said resolution was read in full. Director Menefee moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. April 1, 1968 - Cont'd. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,053, entitled: AN ORDINANCE CONDEMNING CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS TO BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR A RAILROAD _ ' TO SERVE THE PORT OF LITTLE ROCK SITUATED ON THE ARKANSAS RIVER; DIRECTING THE CITY _ ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST SAID PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unani- mous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Hurst, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. The emergency section, being Section 3 of Ordinance No. 12,053 was read, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. i There was then presented Resolution No. 3,960, entitled: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; ARKANSAS, TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SEWER LINE UNDER ITS TRACKS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; i which resolution was read in full. Director Hurst moved that the resolution be adopted, which mob,tion was seconded by Director Menefee. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - _ I�Baldwin, none; Absent - none. Resolution No. 3,961 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION FIXING LOCKER RENTAL CHARGES FOR REBSAMEN PARK AND WAR MEMORIAL PARK GOLF CLUBHOUSES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,054, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING IN PART SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 9815 OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AND DEDICATING LAND AND PARCELS OF LAND FOR STREET RIGHT OF WAY PURPOSES; (Re:: Portion of Block 256, Original City of Little Rock remaining from Right -of -Way Purchased for La Harpe Boulevard) Said ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by 461 II !1 II I II 1 R�9 April 1, 1968 - Cont'd. Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Hewitt, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. Mayor Borchert and other members of the Board of Directors expressed their appreciation to Stanley Neuse, Assistant City Manager, for his cooperation with the Board of Directors during his term as Assistant City Manager, and also as Acting City Manager during the interim from the resignation of Ancil Douthit, to the time of appointment of City Manager Clifford O'Key; and extended their best wishes for his success as City Manager of Hurst, Texas effective April 8, 1968. Mayor Borchert introduced Mrs. Neuse and wished them both happiness in their new home. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Hurst, the Board of Directors recessed at 9:10 o'clock P.M. subject to call by the Mayor, for the purpose of considering appointments to a Citizens Advisory Committee. ATTEST: APPROVED: City Clerk Mayor .: JN ,. .. ., a; Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas April 5, 1968 - 3:00 P.M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in Reconvened Session from April 1, 1968 upon call by the Mayor, with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Pauline G. Beeson, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Menefee, Hurst, and Hewitt - 'total 4; Absent - Directors Baldwin and Steinkamp - total 2. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: Mayor Borchert announced that the purpose of this meeting was to create an Citizens Advisory Committee to the Board of Directors and appointing members thereof. tsal 'iI�__ April 5, 1968 - Cont' d. IIIIIII There was then presented Resolution No. 3,962, entitled: A RESOLUTION CREATING THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE BOARD OF _ DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; PROVIDING FOR SUB - COMMITTEES TO SAID ADVISORY COMMITTEE; MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND THE SUB- COMMITTEE ON THE MATTER OF MINORITY GROUP HOUSING; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Hewitt moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Baldwin and Steinkamp - total 2. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Hewitt, the Board of Directors recessed at 3:15 o'clock P.M. subject to call by the Mayor. ATTEST: -� QQ spy APPROVED: City Clerk Mayor Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas April 15, 1968 - 7:30 P.M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in Reconvened Session from April 5, 1968, upon call by the Mayor, with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Pauline G. Beeson, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Menefee, Hurst, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 5; Absent - Director Baldwin - total 1. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the IIIIIII following proceedings were had: Mayor Borchert then announced that there had been no further business to be considered prior to the regular meeting date of the Board of Directors on this date, and that a motion was in order to adjourn the meeting of April 1, 1968 and Reconvened Meeting of April 5, 1968. Director Hurst moved that the April 1, 1968 meeting of the Board of Directors be adjourned`to the regular meeting of April 15, 1968. This motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, and the meeting was adjoutned to the regular meeting immediately following. NI ATTEST: � � � � APPROVED: , City Clerk Mayor 99 Board of Directors' Chamber III Little Rock, Arkansas April 15, 1968 - 7:35 P.M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Borchert presiding, and'Pauline G. Beeson, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Menefee, Hurst, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 5; Absent - Director Baldwin - total 1. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Director Bowen. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on April 1, 1968 and Reconvenedd meeting of April 5, 1968 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Hurst, seconded by Director Bowen, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. Mayor Borchert then presented the following Statement of the Board of Directors as an aftermath of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther; King, Jr., prominent Negro leader: "The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock wishes at this time to thank all the citizens of Little Rock, Negro and Wkiite, young and old, for t4emr spirit of co- operation, responsibility and reason, displayed again in recent days. With this kind of of'community cooperation we are confident we can continue to solve our problems and create a better way of life for all our citizens, the Lord being our helper." The following Zoning Petitions as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on April 4, 1968 were presented: Z -2171 Petition from The Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock, and Philander Smith College, for reclassification of the 1200 and 1300 Block of Izard Street, described as Lots 7 and 8 and the East 50 feet of Lot 6; The East 70 feet of Lot 12 and the East 70 feet of North 20 feet of City of Little Rock; the West One -half of Block Lot 6 and the East 50 feet of Lot 5, Block 243, Lot 9, Block 244, Original City of Little Rock, Commercial and "H" Business District to that of Lot 11, all in Block 2210 Original 233, Original City of Little Rock; Original City of Little Rock; and Arkansas; from the present "F" "C" Two - family District.. Z -2175 Petition from Mrs. Patricia Keck for reclassification of property at 1820 West Third Street, described as Lot 6, Block 50 Centennial Addition to the City of Little Rock; from the present "C" Two - family District to that of "E -1" Quiet Business District. Z -2160 Petition from The Wilson Company, Inc., for reclassification of the 200 Block of Schiller Street, described as the remaining portion of Block 6, Plunkett's Second Addition lying West of the alley and North of West Third Street; from the present "C" Two - family and "D" Apartment District to that of "F" Commercial District. Z -2178 Petition from Frank Warden, Jr., Agent, for reclassification of property at 6101 Baseline Road, described as Part of the NE4 NE40 Section 1, T -1 -S, R Pulaski County, Arkansas, (See Petition for further description); from the present "A" One- family District to that of "F" Commercial District. i Aigril 15, 1968 - Cont'd. There being no protests presented to the above described Petitions, an Ordinance to rezone the various properties as approved by the Planning Commission was placed i on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,055) I There was presented Ordinance No. 12,055, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: 1200 and 1300 Block of Izard Street; 1820 West 13th Street; 200 Block of Schiller Street; and 6101 Baseline Road) Said ordinance was read the first time. Director Menefee moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director , Bowen:; seconded by Director Hurst, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none, Absent - Director Baldwin - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was again presented the Petition from Dr. H. A. ''.'Ted" Bailey, Sr., et al., by Louis Rosen, Trustee, requesting the closing of an alley running East to West in Block 343, Barton's Subdivision to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas. Attache thereto and made a part thereof, was an Affidavit signed by Louis Rosen, stating that he been a property owner in said Block for a period in excess of five years, during which period of time he had observed the lack of use of the alley as described in Block 343, from Victory Street to Woodlane Street, by the public; together with a Certified copy of the Plat of Barton's Subdivision, and a Certifiedte frp, Beach Abstract and Guaranty Company, stating that the Petitioners were the last owners of record of all property in Block 343 platted as Barton's Subdivision of the Original City of Little Rock, Arkansas. Public hearing on the Petition had been set by Resolution No. 3,950 of the Board of Directors; and the City Clerk stated that notice thereof had been duly published on March 22, 1968 and March 29, 1968, advising all persons interested to appear at this time and place and they would be heard thereon. Whereupon, the public hearing was declared open and all persons so desiring were heard. There being no protests presented, an Ordinance to close said alley as described above was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,056) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,056, entitled: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, VACATING AND CLOSING THE ALLEY RUNNING EAST AND WEST ACROSS BLOCK 343, BARTON'S SUBDIVISION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, FROM VICTORY STREET TO WOODLANE STREET IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Hewitt that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the April 15, 1968 - Cont'd. Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time. Director Menefee moved that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Baldwin - total 1. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented a Petition from Arkansas Warehouse Corporation, representing themselves to be the owners of all property abutting upon a portion of Sherman Street, asking the Board of Directors to vacate and close the following portion of said street, to -wit: That portion of Sherman Street dedicated by, and shown on, the Plat of BIDDLE ADDITION to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas,(said plat being recorded in Plat Book 2, at Page 37, in the office of the Recorder for Pulaski County, Arkansas), which lies between Blocks 2 and 3 of said BIDDLE ADDITION. Attached to the Petition was a Certified copy of the Plat of Biddle Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, together with a Certificate from Standard Title Company, stating that Arkansas Warehouse Corporation is the last apparent owner of record of Lots 1 through 8, Block 3 and Lots 10 through 18, Block 2, Biddle Addition to the City of Little Rock, abutting the portion of Sherman Street proposed to be closed. (See Resolution No. 3,963 setting date for public hearing on the Petition). There was presented Resolution No. 3,963, entitled: A RESOLUTION FIXING A DATE FOR HEARING THE PETITION OF ARKANSAS WAREHOUSE CORPORATION TO CLOSE AND VACATE A PORTION OF SHERMAN STREET DEDICATED AND SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF BIDDLE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, WHICH LIES BETWEEN BLOCKS 2 AND 3 OF SAID BIDDLE ADDITION; which resolution was read in full. Director Menefee moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconced by Director Hewitt. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Baldwin - total 1. There was presented a Petition from Ben Allen, Attorney for the Petition- ers, Anna Eickoff, et al., representing themselves to be the owners of all lands adjoining that portion of the alley located adjacent to Lots 13 through 15, and Lots 5 and 6, Block 4, Masonic Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Inter- state Highway No. 30 in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; asking the Board of Directors to vacate, abandon and close said alley, subject to easements now in effect, if any, for utility lines. (See Petition for further description). Attached to the Petition was a Plat showing the portion of said alley to be closed, and a Certificate from Standard Title Company showing the owners of all property abutting the portion of the alley proposed to be closed. (See Resolution No. 3,964 setting date for public hearing on the Petition). April 15, 1968 - Cont'd. �I There was presented Resolution No. 3,964, entitled: A RESOLUTION FIXING A DATE FOR HEARING ON A PETITION TO VACATE, ABANDON AND CLOSE ALLEY ADJACENT TO LOTS 13 THROUGH 15, AND LOTS 5 AND 6, BLOCK 4, MASONIC i ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AND INTERSTATE HIGHWAY NO. 30 IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; i which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Hewitt, that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst; and the resolu- tion was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Baldwin - total 1. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,0570 entitled: AN ORDINANCE CANCELLING NICK PEAY SEWER DISTRICT NO. 2, NICK PEAY SEWER DISTRICT NO. 3 AND MALONEY SEWER DISTRICT: REPEALING THE ORDINANCES AND CANCELLING 1111111 THE CONTRACTS AUTHORIZING SAME; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Director 1 Bowen moved that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Baldwin - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. Ordinance No. 12,058 was presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AWARDING PURCHASE CONTRACTS FOR TRUCKS FOR USE BY VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; MAKING TRANSFERS FROM AND TO BUDGET ACCOUNTS IN THE 1968 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 11,993; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; III which ordinance was read the first time. Director.Hewitt moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directorsspresent, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Menefee, the rules were again sus- pended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Baldwin - total 1. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. April 15, 1968 - Cont'd. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,059, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH-,., S. P. REYNOLDS, C. W. WILLIAMS AND JAMES H. REYNOLDS, d /b /a REYNOLDS AND WILLIAMS, A PARTNERSHIP, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,171,168.55 FOR THE WIDENING, PAVING AND IMPROVING OF WEST MARKHAM STREET - CONTRACT #1, IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; APPROPRIATING THE SUM $1,171,168.55 FROM THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND TO PROJECT 55 - MARKHAM STREET; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Menefee moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Hurst that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The v ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Baldwin - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. Ordinance No. 12,060 was presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING IN PART ORDINANCE NO. 11,993 SA14E BEING THE BUDGET ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK FOR 1968; AND THE PLANNING AND INSPECTION DIVISION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SECTION OF SAID BUDGET TO PROVIDE FOR A PART TIME ENGINEERING AIDE II; FIXING SALARY FOR SAID EMPLOYEE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Menefee moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and.was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Steinkamp, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Baldwin - total 1. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. The following specifications and authorization for advertising for bids were then approved: (a) Traffic Signal Equipment (b) Conveyor System for Traffic Building There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,0611 entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 37 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO PROVIDE AND ESTABLISH, IN ADDITION TO THE PROVISIONS THEREIN SET FORTH, RULES AND REGULATMONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISIONS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; April 15, 1968 - Cont'd. which ordinance was read the first time. After brief discussion and it being stated by Henry de Noble, Director of the Department of Community Development, that these regulations would pertain to any future industrial development and not to lands now being used for industrial purposes, Director Hewitt moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Hurst, seconded by Director Hewitt, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Baldwin - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 3,965, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE LITTLE ROCK PORT AUTHORITY TO ADVERTISE AND RECEIVE BIDS FOR A PUBLIC AUCTION TYPE SALE BY THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK OF CERTAIN LANDS OWNED AND ACQUIRED BY THE CITY FOR INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES; PROVIDING FOR COVENANTS TO RUN WITH THE LAND BEING SOLD; FIXING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID SALE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Steinkamp moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent Director Baldwin - total 1. There was then presented Resolution No. 3,966, entitled: A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AND RATIFYING THE ACTION OF THE LITTLE ROCK AIRPORT COMMISSION IN FILING THE APPLICATION OF OCTOBER 23, 1967 WITH THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR A PLANNING GRANT FOR A MUNICIPAL PASSENGER AND CARGO AIRPORT TERMINAL COMPLEX, WHICH APPLICATION WAS IDENTIFIED BY PROJECT NO. P- ARK -3164; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Upon motion 6f Director Steinkamp, seconded by Director Hewitt, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Baldwin - total 1. Resolution No. 3,967 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK AN ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC WORKS i PLAN PREPARATION BY THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR PROJECT P- ARK -3164; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Menefee moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Baldwin - total 1. IIQ05 April 15, 1968 - Cont'd. I Mayor Borchert then extended the courtesy of the floor to representatives of residents in the Eastern section of the City who were present to question the Board of Directors on matters concerning the East End, who had not presented their problems at the Agenda meeting prior to the Board meeting. Lavell Johnson, a member of the newly appointed Citizens Advisory Committee to the Board of Directors, and others, questioned members of the Board of Directors as to what effect the proposed new Airport Terminal Complex and Model Cities Program would have on their homes; stat- ing that residents on this Eastern section of the City were concerned about the plan- ning and had not been consulted or advised about any plans; and also what plans the City had on the construction of parks in this section for recreational purposes for young people. Mayor Borchert assured these persons that the Model Cities Program would upgrade the entire area, and if approved, would provide funds in order that Cities can solve certain problems in areas where problems existed; and that present plans for the Airport Terminal and expansion did not call for any change in the northern boundaries of the Airport, except for a small area at the extreme northeast corner of the Airport property which is not residential, and that the new Terminal would have no effect on property surrounding the Airport. Mayor Borchert further stated that a survey of available land was under way for development of additional "instant parks" in the Eastern and Southern areas of the City; and recommended that any information this group had on such available sites should be forwarded to the Director of Parks and Recreation. Director Hurst also advised that he had attended i a meeting with members of the Chamber of Commerce, and that plans were being made to help locate summer jobs for a number of yourhs in the City. Mayor Borchert then recommended to this group that the City Manager be contacted in sufficient time prior to the regular Agenda meeting of the Board of Directors, to get any matters placed on the Agenda. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,062, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF A GIFT IN THE AMOUNT OF $295.15 FROM THE LITTLE ROCK OPTIMIST CLUB TO BE USED FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE LOCOMOTIVE IN THE KIDDIE ZOO; APPROPRIATING SAID SUM OF MONEY FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE OF i THE GENERAL FUND FOR 1968; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Menefee moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Hewitt, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Menefee,, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Baldwin - total 1. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. Ordinance No. 12,063 was presented, entitled: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, PROVIDING FOR THE ELECTION OF MUNICIPAL JUDGES AT THE BIENNIAL GENERAL ELECTION HELD I IN EVEN NUMBERED YEARS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; 20 II .� . April 15, 1968 - Cont'd. which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Bowen, that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Hewitt, and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Baldwin - total 1. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. A Review of the proposed improvements and reconstruction of the drainage facilities along Bond Street and Frazier Pike, from Ninth Street to Roosevelt Road was had. An outline of the detailed costs of the entire project, and that of Stage 1 L was explained by Henry de Noble, Director of the Department of Community Development; showing the estimated cost of the first segment of the project to extend from Roosevelt Road to Bruce Mill Road to be $255,383.00. Jan Carter, Director of Public Works, advised the Board of Directors that this would involve widening of an existing drainage ditch into which water from the East end of Adams Field drains, for the first portion of the project during 1968. Several residents in this area objected i to additional ditches for drainage, and recommended that they be covered. After further discussion, Director Hewitt moved that the City Manager and Director of the Department of Community Development proceed with plans as outlined. This motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was then presented Resolution No. 3,968, entitled: A RESOLUTION GRANTING FLOWAGE AND CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS TO THE U. S. CORPS OF ENGINEERS ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK AS .: AFFECTED BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF LOCK AND DAM NO. 6 AND 7; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Tract 563 -E - Airport Commission). Said resolution was read in full. Director Bowen moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Baldwin - total 1. There was presented Resolution No. 3,969, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED RUNNING IN FAVOR OF THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION TO CERTAIN LANDS LYING WITHIN THE RIGHT -OF -WAY OF THE PROPOSED EAST -WEST EXPRESSWAY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Steinkamp that the i resolution be adopted. This motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and the resolu- tion was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Menefee, — Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - I II Directors Baldwin - total 1. II II I� �i 0'7 April 15, 1968 - Cont'd. Resolution No. 3,970 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION NOMINATING AND APPOINTING RAY BIGGERSTAFF AS THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK ON THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AGENCY OF PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Bowen moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Baldwin.- total 1. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Steinkamp, seconded by Director Hewitt, the Board of Directors adjoutned at 9:20 o /clock.P.M. to meet again on Monday, May 6, 1968 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. ATTEST: APPROVED N eeSe� i i City lerk y Mayor Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas May 6, 1968 - 7:30 P.M. The Board Directors the City Little Rock, Arkansas in of of of met regular session with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Pauline G. Beeson, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 5; Absent - Director Bowen - total 1. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the i following proceedings were had: i The Invocation was given by Mayor Borchert. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on April 15, 1968 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Hewitt, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The following Zoning Petitions as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission in connection with the High Street Urban Renewal Project, were presented: Z -1850 Petition from Eagle Life Insurance Company, and Jesse Powell, for reclassification of property in the 1000 Block of West 12th Street, described as Lots 10, 11, and 12, and the East 75 feet of Lots 1, 2, 3, Block 268 Original City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and Lots 9, and the North 25 feet of Lot 8, Block 268 of the i I 1114 jl 'II -- _- II II 20 May 6, 1968 - Cont'd. Original City of Little Rock; from the present "C" Two - family and "D" Apartment District to that of "E -1" Quiet Business District. Z -2035 Petition from the Estate of Alice Rector Bryant, for reclassifi- cation of property at 1322 High Street, described as Lot 7, Block 12, Centennial Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "C" Two - family District to that of "F" Commercial District. After review of the Zoning of the area and it being stated that the Planning Commission had approved the rezoning of these two properties in connection with the High Street Urban Renewal Project at an earlier date, and had deferred presenting it to the Board of Directors for consideration pending the approval of a development plan, an Ordinance to rezone the properties as requested was placed on first reading after no protests were presentedto the rezoning. (See Ordinance No. 12,064) There was presented Ordinance No. 120064, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, A14ENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF I� LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: 1000 Block of West 12th Street; and 1322 High Street) Said ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded_:by Director Steinkamp, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Steinkamp, seconded by Director Hewitt, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Bowen - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared , passed. There was again presented the Petition from Ben Allen, Attorney for the Petitioners, Anne Eickoff, at al., representing themselves to be the owners of all lands adjoining that portion of the alley located adjacent to Lots 13 through 15, and Lots 5 and 6. Block 4, Masonic Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Interstate Highway No. 30 in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; asking the Board of Directors to vacate, abandon and close said alley, subject to easements now in effect, if any, for utility;:lines. Attached to the Petition was a Plat showing the portion of said alley to be closed, and a Certificate from Standard Title Company, showing the owners of all property abutting the alley proposed to be closed. Public hearing on the Petition had been set by Resolution No. 3,964 of the Board of Directors for this time and place; and the City Clerk stated that notice thereof had been duly published on April 19, 1968 and April 26, 1968, advising all persons interested to appear and they would be heard thereon. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were then heard. Mrs. Athalee Walrod of 9233 McAlmont Street, speaking for herself and Mrs. Kimberly of the same address, presented objections to the closing of this alley, I stating that they and other residents in the area used this alley as an access to III -- �I09 W - May 6, 1968 - Cont'd. their property from.Interstate Highway No. 30, and that the Sanitation Department also used the alley for collection of garbage and trash. Upon question by Mayor �. Borchert, Mrs. Wali,od stated that they had not raised objections at the meeting of the Planning Commission on the closing of this alley,due to the fact that the matter was not discussed. John L. Taylor, Assistant Director of the Department of Community Development, then advised that street and alley closings were considered by the Planning Commission relative to utility easements required; and that-,there had been no objections by any of the utility companies, and that also there was a rezoning application under consideration for the abutting property. After further discussion and review of the area in question, Directpr Steinkamp moved that no action be taken upon the Petition. This motion was seconded by Drector Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous viva voce vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was again presented the Petitopm frp, American Warehouse Corpora- tion, representing themselves to be the owners of all property abutting upon a portion of Sherman Street, asking the Board of Directors to vacate and abandon the following portion of said street, to -wit: That portion of Sherman Street dedicated by, and shown on, the Plat of BIDDLE ADDITION to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas (said Plat being recorded in Plat Book 2, at Page 37, in the office of the Recorder for Pulaski County, Arkansas), which lies between Blocks 2 and 3 of said BIDDLE ADDITION-. Attached to the-Petition was`a'Certified copy of'the Plat of Biddle Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, together with a Certificate from Standard Title Company, stating that Arkansas Warehouse Corporation is the last owner of record of Lots 1 through 8, Block 3 -and Lots 10 through 18, Block 2, Biddle Addition to the City of Little Rock, abutting the portion of Sherman Street proposed to be closed. Public hearing on the-Petition had been set for this time and-place by Resolution No. 3,963 of the Board of Directors; and the City Clerk stated that notice thereof had been duly published on April 19, 1968 and April 26, 1968, advising all persons ii interested to appear and they would be heard thereon. Whereupon, the public hearing was declared open and all persons so desiring were heard. There being no protests to the Petition, the hearing declared Ordinance to presented public was closed and an i close that partt:of.,Sherman Street as described in the Petition, was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,065) There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,065, entitled: AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND VACATING A PORTION OF SHERMAN STREET DEEICATED BY,i AND SHOWN ON, THE PLAT OF BIDDLE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, WHICH LIES BETWEEN BLOCKS 2 AND 3 OF SAID BIDDLE ADDITION; which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Hurst that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion I was seconded by Director Hewitt; and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the'members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of j -- Director Hurst, seconded by Director Steinkamp,• the rules were again suspended and i the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with-the following result: Ayes - May 6, 1968 - Cont'd. I�II�I Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Bowen - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. The emergency section, being Section 3 of Ordinance No. 12,065 was read, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Bowen - total 1. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,066, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, A PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 69 TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 12 WEST, WHICH LAND IS CONTIGUOUS TO THE PRESENT CITY LIMITS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Area between McClellan High School and Rinke Road, East of Geyer Springs Road) i Said ordinance was read the first time. Filed in connection therewith was a Copy of i the Pulaski County Court Order approving the annexation of this Tract of land dated March 28, 1968, signed by R. A. Campbell, County Judge. Director Steinkamp then moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion i was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect: The ordinance was read the second time; I and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Steinkamp, seconded by Director Hewitt, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Bowen - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. The emergency section, being Section 2 of Ordinance No. 12,066 was read, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Bowen - total 1. There was then presented Resolution No. 3,971,.entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN EASEMENT DEED TO LANDS WHERE;N THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS IS THE GRANTOR AND THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION IS THE GRANTEE; (Re: Dedication of Right -of -Way from Teletype Corporation for widening of 65th Street) Said resolution was read in full. Director Baldwin moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Bowen - total 1. Resolution No. 3,972 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEDICATION DEED FROM ALBERT H. BIEHSLICH AND ZETTA BIEHSLICH, HIS WIFE, AND LESTER T. MOAK AND RUTH S. MOAK, HIS WIFE, TO PROPERTY TO BE USED FOR STREET RIGHT -OF -WAY PURPOSES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Widening of West Markham Street. Said resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Hurst, the resolution was adopted - N May 6, 1968 - Cont'd. - by the- following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, -and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Bowen - total 1. There was then presented the Comparative Statement of Income Report from the Little Rock Municipal Water Works for the month of March, 1968, showing Operations Statement, Number of Customers by Classification, Statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements, anal Status of Cash Receipts and Charges to Capital Accounts. Upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Menefee, said Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The Quarterly Report of the Joseph T. Robinson Memorial Auditorium for the period ending March 31, 1968 was presented, and upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Hurst, the Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors;,present. There was presented Resolution No. 3,973, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT-TO BRANTON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF -AN EQUIPMENT SHED FOR THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT; AND.FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Menefee moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Bowen - total 1. Resolution No. 3,974,was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO NEOSHO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR TRACK WORK FOR THE LITTLE ROCK PORT RAILROAD SPUR - CONTRACT NO. 2; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Hewitt that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - DirectDr Bowen - total 1. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,067, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $3,240 FROM STREET RIGHT -OF -WAY - FUND TO PROJECT 1 - EAST -WEST EXPRESSWAY TO BE USED TOGETHER WITH FUNDS APPROPRIATED BY ORDINANCE NO. 11,634 TO PURCHASE CERTAIN PARCELS OF PROPERTY NEEDED AS RIGHT-OF- WAY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Parcels 123, 124, 125). Said ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Hurst that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be- placed on second' reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Director Hewitt moved that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director - Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors resent, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors-elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: 21 May 6, 1968 - Cont'd. Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Bowen - total 1. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,068, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $195,106.21 FROM THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND TO COVER THE COST OF VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AND RELATED EXPENSES THERETO; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Hindman Park Sprinkler System; West Markham Street Widening; 65th Street Widening; Engineering and Appraisal costs) Said ordinance was read the first time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Baldwin, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was read the second time. Director Hurst moved that the rules again be suspended and theordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6;' Noes - none; Absent - Director Bowen - total 1. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 3,975, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO WORTH"JAMES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FULLYCAUTORITIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN HINDMAN PARK GOLF COURSE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Steinkamp that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Bowen - total 1. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,069, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF CLAIM FROM MRS. ROBERT KETCHUM FOR DAMAGES TO HER AUTOMOBILE ARISING FROM A COLLISION WITH A CITY OWNED VEHICLE; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $2,350.00 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE OF THE STREET FUND TO STREET BUDGET ACCOUNT 5.01; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; ch ordinance was read the first time. Joseph C. Kemp, City Attorney, advised ers of the Board of Directors that t. j. Gentry, Attorney for the Claimant, had contacted him prior to this meeting and that it was his intention to be present to sent his case, but that Mr. Gentry was not present at this time. Mr. Kemp then stated that the car involved was a 1967 Comet, and was damaged to the extent of a tal loss; and that the Claim had been filed for the amount of $3,000.00, but an praisal had been made of the value of the car in the amount of $2,350.00. Director ee then moved that the ruled be suspended and the ordinance as read be placed on cond reading. This motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp, and was adopted by animous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number d two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance s read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directos 3 May 6, 1968 - Cont'd. present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of,the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Steinkamp, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as.follows: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst,;Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent.- Director Bowen - total 1.. Where- upon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 3,976, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A PARCEL OF LAND FROM MARY D. PEARSON CONTAINING 135 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS AND NEEDED AS RIGHT -OF -WAY ON WEST MARKHAM STREET; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Menefee, seconded by Director Hewitt, that the resoluti6nnbe adopted. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Bowen - total 1. Resolution No. 3,977 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF A PARCEL OF PROPERTY OWNED BY J. W. SEXTON AND NELL SEXTON, HIS WIFE, TO BE USED AS RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR 65TH STREET - PROJECT 58; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Hurst moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Bowen - total 1. There was then.presented Ordinance No. 12,070, entitled: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO JAMES HUDSON DISABILITY RETIREMENT BENEFITS rectors - elect, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Hewitt, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The and No vote.was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the UNDER SECTION 2 -24 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR SAID PURPOSES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Filed in connection therewith were communications from the Director of Public Works, recommending this disability retirement for James Hudson, Plumber's Helper in the Public Works Department, with Request from James Hudson for disability retirement under Section 2 -24 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Little Rock; statement from the Civil Service Director show- ing period of employment with the City of Little Rock from March 27, 1956 to April 21, 1966, a period of Twelve years and Twenty -four days; and from Dr. N. W. Riegler, Jr., personal Physician, and Dr: Mason G. Lawson, Public Health Director for the City of Little Rock, verifying facts as to physical condition of this employee. Director Hewitt then moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance as read be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of rectors - elect, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Hewitt, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The and No vote.was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the 21 ,I i May 6, 1968 - Cont'd. result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Bowen - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. The following specifications for bids on various items were approved and the City Manager authorized to proceed with advertising for bids, upon motion of Direc- I tor Hewitt,-seconded by Director Hurst, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present: (a) Fire Hose (b) Bunker Clothes (c) Microfilm Camera (d) One Police Motorcycle '(e) 65th Street Widening from Lancaster Road to Benton Highway I There was then presented Resolution No. 3,978, entitled: ; A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CHANGE ORDER IN A CONTRACT FOR THE WIDENING AND IMPROVING OF 65TH STREET AT SCOTT HAMILTON DRIVE ON A UNIT PRICE BASIS AND THE EXPENDITURE OF $8,763.75; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and the ' resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Bowen - total 17. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,071, entitled: I AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $9,000.00 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED I BALANCE OF THE STREET FUND TO BE USED FOR MAKING REPAIRS TO CITY OWNED PROPERTY INCLUDING SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS, CURB AND GUTTERS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Menefee that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time. Director Hurst moved that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on , third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken I upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Hewitt, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt,.,and Steinkamp total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Bowen - total 1. Whereupon, the ordinance was declare passed. Ordinance No. 12,072 was presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR "INSTANT PARKS" ON A TEMPORARY I BASIS; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $10,000.00 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Residents in the Eastern section of the City were heard, and requested the Board of Directors to consider razing three vacant and deteriorated houses in the 1100 Block of Byrd Street, and locating one of the temporary parks in this vicinity. Mayor Borchert advised these persons that the condition of these houses had been discussed at the Agenda meeting on May 1, 1968 by Assistant Fire Chief Cummings and that consideration was being given to alleviate II I II I� II II 11,15 may 6, 1968 - Cont'd. the condition; and that Julius Breckling, Director of the Parks and Recreation Department and his Staff were working diligently toward locating sites for these temporary parks in order that they will be ready for use for the summer months. Mr. Breckling then advised that there were two sites available in this Eastern section of the City, and one in the Southern section; and that other sites were being considered. Director Menefee then moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance as read be placed on second reading, which motion'was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion-of Director Hurst, seconded by Director Hewitt, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, ' Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Bowen - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 3,979, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF APPLICATION FOR GRANT TO ACQUIRE AND DEVELOP OPEN SPACE LANDS; (Re: Six additional Park Sites). Said resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Menefee, the resolution wasaadopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hurst, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Bowen - total 1. There was presented Resolution No. 3,980, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE APPLICATIONWITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR FUNDS TO ACAUIRE AND DEVELOP A PARK AND RECREATION AREA OF APPROXIMATELY 8.3 ACRES OF LAND SITUATED AT 12TH AND BOND STREETS IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER ' PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Steinkamp moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Bowen - total J.- Resolution No. 3,981 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING PEAT, MARWICK, MITCHELL AND COMPANY, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, AS THE AUDITORS FOR THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK FOR THE YEAR 1968; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Menefee that the resolution be adopted. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, ' Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, - Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; -, Absent - Director Bowen - total 1. There was presented Resolution No. 3,982, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR ADVANCE FOR FUNDS FOR PUBLIC WORKS PLANNING WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN 21 II May 6, 1968 - Cont'd. DEVELOPMENT OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN CONNECTION WITH PROPOSED CONVENTU)ON CENTER PROPOSED IN THE AREA OF MARKHAM AND SPRING STREETS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the , resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - i Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Bowen - total 1. i Director Menefee then moved that the specifications as presented to the Board of Directors at the Agenda meeting Wednesday, May 1, 1968, for advertising for bids for Hospitalization Insurance for all City Employees be approved. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous viva voce vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was presented Resolution No. 3,983, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE QUITCLAIM DEED TO THE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS TO EASEMENTS VACATED AND ABANDONED BY THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF ORDINANCE NUMBERS 11,975 AND - 12,018; AND FOR OTHER ' PURPOSES; (Re: Block bounded by 18th and 19th Streets and Broadway and Arch Streets). Said resolution was read in full. Director Hewitt moved that the resolution be i adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Diretor Bowen - total 1. There was presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: . AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION, ESTABLISHING THE MASTER STREET PLAN OF THE LITTLE ROCK PLANNING AREA, AND - RELATED MATTERS, ESTABLISHING SAID PLAN; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which proposed ordinance was read the first time. After general review and discussion on the Maps outlining the proposed Master Street Plan projected up to the year 1990, Director Steinkamp moved that the proposed ordinance remain on the Calendar for second reading, and recommended that due publicity be given in order that the general public would be aware of the proposed Plan. This motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors. present. There was presented Resolution No. 3,984, entitled: A RESOLUTION URGING THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION TO PLAN FOR AND PROVIDE AN ACCESS OR FRONTAGE ROAD TO POOL NUMBER SEVEN ON THE ARKANSAS RIVER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Access Road from Highway No. 10 to Recreational Area to be developed on the South Bank of the Arkansas River) Said resolution was read in full. Filed in connection therewith was a resolution as adopted by the Little Rock Planning Commission recommending that appropriate City Officials contact the State Highway Commission and strongly urge favorable considera- tion 6f db a66e66 rdda (frontage road) to Pool No. 7 which the Commission feels is ,J vitally important in developing and serving a recreational area which will benefit all the citizens of Little Rock as well as surrounding cities. Mr. Wythe Walker, Real Estate Developer, was then heard and also urged the Board of Directors to lend all the support to this proposal, and offered to accompany any of the City Officials to present �II II 1'i _ May 6, 1968 - Cont'd. this request to the Arkansas State Highway Commission. Mr. Walker stated that plans were being formalized for the development of a Marina in connection with the proposed ' recreational area which would serve this and surrounding areas. Henry de Noble, Director of the Department of Community Development, advised that this access road was set out in the proposed Master Street Plan to a Collector Street. Director Menefee then moved that the resolution as read be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp, and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Director Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Bowen - total 1.Director Steinkamp then requested the City Manager to follow through with plans for the meeting with the State Highway Commission. There was then presented Resolution No. 3,985, entitled: A RESOLUTION MAKING ADDITIONAL APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND THE SUB - COMMITTEE ON MINORITY HOUSING, BOTH AUTHORIZED BY RESOLUTION NO. 3,962; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Upon motion of Director Hurst, seconded by — Director Hewitt, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Director Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Bowen - total 1. Resolution No. 3,986 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSMIT CERTAIN RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY BOARD TO THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Menefee that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Bowen - total 1. There was presented Resolution No. 3,987, entitled: A RESOLUTION STATING THE POLICY OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, PERTAINING TO LANDSCAPING AND BEAUTIFICATION WHERE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ARE INVOLVED; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Steinkamp moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seeonded�by Director Hewitt; and the resolution was adopted i by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp.-= .total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Bowen - total 1. There was then presented Resolution No. 3,986, entitled: A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3965 TO CORRECT AN ERRONEOUS ESCRIPTION IN SAID RESOLUTION NO. 3965 ON LANDS BEING OFFERED FOR SALE AT PUBLIC UCTION BY THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK AND THE LITTLE ROCK PORT AUTHORITY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; hich resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Hurst that the - resolution be Adopted, wi4hich motion was seconded-by Director Menefee. A roll call was ad on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - irectors Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; 0 es - none; Absent - Director Bowen - total 1. 17FV 21 May 6, 1968 - Cont'd. A discussion was then had on the hazardous condition of the concrete floor at the new Rebsamen Park Golf Clubhouse due to the slick finish, as previously discussed at the Agenda Meeting on May 1, 1968. Director Menefee advised that he had checked into materials for flooring used by other Golf Clubhouses, and recommended that 36 inch wide, three feet runners of inside /outside all season carpet be used in the locker rooms, and that the interlocking rubber tile as shown by sample at the Agenda Meeting on May 1, 1968 be used for the Clubhouse area, the total cost to be approximately $7,000.00, with a slight increase in fees at the Golf Course until such time as the additional cost for the materials would be paid back into the Budget; and that the work be done by employees of the Parks and Recreation Department. After further discussion, Director Menefee moved "that the City purchase 36 inch widw, three foot runners, inside /outside all season carpet by Olsfin Marvess for the locker rooms, and Golftile, approximately one -half inch thick interlocking rubber tile manufactured by Mitchell & Royal, as presented at the Agenda Meeting on May 1, 1968, for the Club- house area; to be paid for by increased golf fees to be decided on at a later date." This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous viva voce vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. Resolution No. 3,989 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING LAWRENCE F. McKELLIPS, WILLIAM L. SCHRIVER, CARL S. SMALLEY AND RUSSELL H. CLARK AS BOARD; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which-resolution was read in full; Director Hurst, the resolution was Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Nors - none; Absent - Director Bo MEMBERS OF THE LITTLE ROCK ELECTRICAL EXAMINING and upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; aen - total 1. Mr. Clifford O'Key then advised the Board of Directors that certain Electrical Installation had been overlooked in the plans for the Rebsamen Park Golf Clubhouse, and that approval of a Change Order in these plans should be made, and transfer of funds in the amount of $625.45 from within this Budget Account of the Parks and Recreation Department to take care of this expenditure would be necessary. Upon motion of Director Hurst, seconded by Director Hewitt, the Change Order for the Electrical Installation at Rebsamen Golf Course Clubhouse and Transfer of Funds within the Parks and Recreation Department Budget for 1968 were approved by unanimous viva voce vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. Mr. Clifford O'Key, City Manager, advised the Board of Directors that he had received Petitions by the Southwest Little Rock Jaycees for the City to cease burning of trash at the City Dump; and that he had notified the Director of Sanitation to discontinue this procedure effective Tuesday, May 7, 1968. Mr. O'Key also advised that with land available at the present time and land available adjacent to the Sanitation Landfill for purchase by the City, the process of Landfill could be carried out for approximately three to five years. A verbal Request was again presented by Mrs. Sadie Washington for the City to make an effort to alleviate the problem of a drainage ditch and lack of sufficient lighting in the 1800 to 1900 Block of Commerce Street. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Menefee, the Board of Directors adjourned at 9:20 o'clock P.M. to meet again on Monday, May 20, 1968 a� 7-q0 o'c City Clerk Mayor Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas May -20, 1968 - 7:30 P.M. The Board of Directors•of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Jane Czech, Assistant City Clerk,.and . the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, and Hewitt - total 5; Absent - Director Steinkamp - total 1. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, -the following - proceedings were had: I The Invocation was given by Mayor Borchert. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on May 69 1968 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of_Directors, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Hurst, by unanimous vote of the.members of the Board.of Directors present. The following Zoning Petition as approved by the Little Rock Planning . ' Commission was presented: _ Z -2180 Petition from Lewis Rauton, et al., for reclassification of property at 6515 West 33?d Street, described as the W?!� SE-1;1 SW4 NE4, Section 1, Township 1 North, Range 13 West, Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "A" One - family District to that of "D" Apartment District. (See passage of Ordinance No. 12,073) There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,073, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 6515 WEST 3RD STREET IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. A group of property owners in the Cardinal Heights area were present to protest the rezoning of this property to allow expansion of the Georgetown Apartments. Mrs. Charlotte. Kaufman and Mrs. Bob Weddle, ' stated that they had not voiced their objection to the rezoning at the time it was approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission due to the.fact that they were aware of the procedure on Zoning hearings; and filed a Protest Petition bearing 110 signa- tures, objecting to the rezoning of the subject property due to the fact that it would cause an increase in traffic, crowding of schools in this area, and that it would devaluate residential property adjacent to the Apartment Complex. Mr. Phillip Anderson, Attorney for the Petitioners for the rezoning, was then heard and stated that the Development Plan as approved by.the Planning Commission, included the preservation of as many trees as possible, proper screening; andthat the property requested for rezoning to "D° Apartment District was surrounded by "F" Commercial property. City Manager Clifford O'Key recommended that the Zoning Petition be referred back to the Planning Commission in order that the property owners protesting this rezoning could be heard by the Planning Commission. After further discussion and review of general zoning.in the area, Director Hurst moved that the rules.-be suspended and the ordinance as read•be_ placed on second - reading. This motion.was• seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the - members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number II III 22II 1 May 20, 1968 - Cont'd. and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Menefee, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was'read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 6; Noes — none; Absent - Director Steinkamp - total 1. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. The-following Zoning Petitions as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on May 2, 1968 were then presented: Z -2183 Petition from Intermed International, Inc., by Ed Lester, Attorney, for reclassification of property at 115 North Pierce Street, described as Lots 89 17 and 18, Block 2, Strong and Waters Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "D" Apartment and "C" Two- family District to that of "E -1" Quiet Business District. Z -2182 Petition from Joseph Kaufman for reclassification of property at 5806` "B" Street, (See Petition for Legal Description); from the present "B" Residence District to that of "C" Two - family District. ' Z -2088 Petition from Brady Home Demonstration Club for reclassification of property at 8313 West Markham Street; (See Petition for property description); from the present "C" Two - family District to that of "F" Commercial District. There being no protests presented to the avove described rezoning requests, an Ordinance to rezone said properties was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 129074)• There was presented Ordinance No. 122074, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: 115 North Pierce Street; 5806 "B" Street. 8313 West Markham Street). Said ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of , Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the oard'of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect, upon motion of Director Bowen., seconded by Director Hewitt, the rules were again suspended and he ordinance was read the thir& and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken pon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - lDirectors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 6; Noes - 1 one; Absent - Director Steinkamp - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. A discussion was then had on the Bids as taken by the Little Rock Port for construction of a Port Terminal; and a request by the Port Authority Nuthority hat all Bids be rejected for the construction of a Port Building and Bids re- dvdrtised, due to a legal technicallity in the bidding procedure. Mr. Sanford �I IlIboura„ spokesman for the Little Rock Port Authority, stated that the low Bidder ilid not include in its Bid, the name of Roofing Sub - Contractor and, if accepted, to I belay the construction of the building due to pending Court Action. After futhher i I, II 20, 1968 - Conttd. - IMay discussion, Director Baldwin moved that the recommendation of the Port Authority be accepted to reject _all Bids and re- advertise for Bids for construction of the Port ' Terminal Building. This motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, and Hurst - i total 4; Noes - Directors Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 2; Absent - Director Steinkamp - total 1. - Resolution No. 3,990 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION PROHIBITING HOUSTON- BIGELOW BUS LINES, ITS AGENTS, SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES FROM ENGAGING IN THE ACTIVITY OF TRANSPORTING PASSENGERS FOR HIRE BETWEEN POINTS WITHIN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; - which resolution was read in full. A group of residents in the Southwest area of Little Rock were present and stated that they could not get downtown to work on time on the Twin City Bus, and that approximately one hour can be saved-by riding the Houston - Bigelow Bus. Mr. Chester Taylor, President of Twin City Transit Company, was then heard and stated that these complaints were legitimate but, that it would be- 'financially- impossible to provide adequate service if the area was serviced by _ two Bus lines. He further stated that he would be willing to meet with residents in this area and attempt to arrange better schedules to serve the people. After further discussion, motion.was made by Director Hewitt that the resolution as read be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Steinkamp - total 1. There was then presented a.Petition from the - Housing Authority.of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Philander Smith College, representing themselves to- be the owners of all lands abutting upon the portion of certain alleys located Within the High Street Urban Renewal Project, Project No. R -6, in the City of Little Ii Rocks Arkansas; asking the Board of Directors to vacate, abandon and close the following portion of certain alleys, to -wit: 1. North -South alley in Block 221, Original City of Little Rock, Arkansas, (Block bounded by Gaines, West 13th and West 14th Streets). 2. An apparent dedication of a North- South'.;steip of land in Block 243, Original City of Little °Rock, Arkansas, (Block bounded by Chester, West 14th, Izard and West 13th Street). I3• North -South alley in Block 244, Original City of Little Rock, Arkansas, (Block bounded by Izard, West 14th, Chester and West 13th Street). 4. North -South alley in Block 245, Original City of Little Rock, Arkansas, (Block bounded by Chester, West 11th, Izard and West 12th Street). ttached to the Petition was a Plat showing the alleys proposed to be vacated and losed. (See Resolution No. 32991 setting date for Public Hearing on Petition). There was presented Resolution No. 3,991, entitled: i A RESOLUTION FIXING THE DATE FOR HEARING ON:-A'PETITION BY THE HOUSING ' UTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS AND PHILANDER SMITH. COLLEGE, TO (ACATE, ABANDON AND CLOSE CERTAIN ALLEYS LOCATED IN THE HIGH STREET URBAN RENEWAL - 1 IIROJECT, PROJECT NO. R -6 IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCKK, ARKANSAS; AND.FOR OTHER i URPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Bowen moved that the resolution be l III May 20, 1968 - Cont'd. , adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors , Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee; Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Steinkamp - total 1. - There was then presented a Petition from Arkansas Warehouse Corporation, representing itself to be the owner of all property abutting certain portions of East 30th Street, FerryiStreet, and an Unnamed Street shown on the Plat of Rapley Estate, in the =City of Little Rock, Arkansas; asking the Board of Directors to vacate and close the following portions of said streets: i All those parts of East 30th Street, Ferry Street and an Unnamed street shown on the Plat of Rapley Estate recorded in Deed Book AB at Page 146, in the office of the Recorder for Pulaski County, Arkansas. (See Petition for detailed description). Attached -to the Petition was a Certified Copy of Plats showing the - portions of streets proposed to be closed, and a Certificate from Standard Title Company, stating that the Petiti•onerj was the owner of all property abutting the streets to be closed. (See Resolution No. 3,992 setting date for Public Hearing on Petition). There was presented Resolution No. 3,992, entitled: A RESOLUTION FIXING A DATE FOR HEARING THE PETITION OF ARKANSAS WAREHOUSE CORPORATION TO CLOSE AND VACATE PORTIONS OF EAST 30TH STREET, FERRY STREET, AND AN UNNAMED STREET SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF RAPLEY ESTATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin, that the resolution-be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. A�roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Steinkamp _ total 1. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,075, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AWARDING•A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN MATERIALS 1111111 ; FOR USE BY VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $4,779.00 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE IN THE GENERAL FUND; AND FOR'OTHER PURPOSES; - (Re: Marking Compound for Traffic Departmentand floor covering for Rebsamen Park Club House_) Said ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin, that z the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of z the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the i members of the Board of Directors - elect: The ordinance was read -the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of-Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded'by "Director Hurst, the rules were again sus-" pended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall'.:the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 6; ' Noes - none; Absent - Director Steinkamp - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance' was declared passed. g I The following specifications for Bids were then approved and the City Manager authorized to advertise for said Bids, upon motion of Director Baldwin, - II II II II 23 May 20, 1968 - Contd. seconded by Director Bowen, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present: (a) Entranceway for Zoo (b) Link Wire fencing at Zoo (c) Butt Rail fencing at Zoo (d) Electric Work - entrance structure (3) Turn Stiles for entrance structure (f) Lift.shape entrance structure (g) Validating cash register for Violations Bureau (h) Resurfacing - locations (i)- Slurry Seal'- locations There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,076, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $29000.00 FROM'_'THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND TO PARK APPRAISALS "ACCOUNT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Hewitt that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was then read the second ' time. Director Bowen moved that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading.' This motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of�the'members of the Board of Directors -present, being six in number and two- thirds'or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Steinkamp - total 1. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,077, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION ESTABLISHING THE MASTER STREET PLANCOF THE LITTLE ROCK PLANNING AREA, AND RELATED MATTERS; ESTABLISHING SAID PLAN;AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; ' which ordinance was read the second time, having been read the first time on May 6, 1968 and remained the Calendar. Director'Baldwin on moved that the rules be sus- pended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by 'unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye.cand No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Steinkamp - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. Ordinance No. 12,078 was presented, entitled:' AN ORDINANCE•APPROVING THE APPRAISAL AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A PARCEL OF LAND FOR HALL COVE PARK; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $10,000.00 FROM THE 965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; ' which ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of irectors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the II 4� May 20, 1968 - Cont'd. Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of ' Director Menefee, seconded by Director Hurst, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Steinkamp - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Resolution No- 3,993, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACQUIRE A RIGHT OF ENTRY AND CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT OVER, UPON AND ACROSS CERTAIN PROPERTY ADJACENT TO WEST MARKHAM AND MISSISSIPPI STREETS AND OWNED BY C. V. BARNES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst,-Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 6; ' Noes - none; Absent - Director Steinkamp - total 1. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,079, entitled: AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING THE SUIT OF $12100.00 FROM THE SALARY ACCOUNT IN THE PARKS ADMINISTRATION BUDGET TO SALARY ACCOUNT FOR THE DUNBAR RECREATION CENTER FOR 1968; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;! J which ordinance was read the first time. Director Hewitt moved that the rules-be. suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Hurst, seconded by Director Hewitt, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon ' the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Steinkamp - total 1. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. Resolution No. 3,994 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING APPRAISALS OF CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND NEEDED FOR RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES TO SERVE THE PORT OF LITTLE ROCK ON.-THE-ARKANSAS, RIVER; PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF SAID PARCELS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Menefee that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Burst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director.Steinkamp - total 1. ' There was presented Ordinance No. 12,080, entitled: AN ORDINANCE CONDEMNING CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE PROPOSED RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVING OF WEST MARKHAM STREET INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION STORM DRAINAGE FACILITIES; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY i II II 11165 May 20, 1968 - Cont'd. - TO INSTITUTE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS; AND -FOR OTHER PURPOSES;' which ordinance was read the first time. Director Menefee moved.that the rules be suspended.and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded ' by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of -the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors•present,.being six in number, and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of- Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, the rules_were again suspended and. the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon - the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Ba- ldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 6; Noes -. none; Absent - Director Steinkamp - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. The emergency.section, being Section 4 of Ordinance No. 129080 was read, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes Directors Bowen, Baldwin, ' Menefee, - Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt- - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - = Director Steinkamp - total 1. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,081, entitled: _ AN- ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $3,500.00 FROM THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND TO PROJECT 55 - MARKHAM STREET TO BE USED FOR RIGHT -OF -WAY PURPOSES AND RELATED EXPENDITURES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules be suspended-and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; .and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Menefee, the rules were again sus- pended and.the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee.-Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 6; Noes - none; :Absent - Director Steinkamp - total 1. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented.Resolution No. 3,995, entitled: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT FOR McKINLEY STREET BETWEEN 3RD STREET AND MARKHAM STREET; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Hewitt that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 6; Noes - none; ' Absent - Director Steinkamp - total 1. Ordinance No. 12,082 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE CONDEMNING CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE PROPOSED RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR.-THE RECONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVING OF 65TH STREET INCLUDING WITHOUT.LIMITATION STORM DRAINAGE FACILITIES; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; - -- �I 22�I — - a May 209 1968 - Cont'd. - which ordinance was read the first time. Director Hewitt moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of ' Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was i made by Director Menefee that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being sic in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors. - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Steinkamp - total 1. -Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. The emergency'section, being Section 4 of Ordinance No. 122082 was read, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt-- total 6; Noes - none; Absent ' I Director Steinkamp - total 1. - There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,083, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $1,000.00 FROM STREET RIGHT -OF -WAY FUND TO PROJECT I - EXPRESSWAY TO BE USED IN ADDITION TO THE SUM HERETOFORE APPROPRIATED TO PURCHASE OF PARCEL OF LAND TO BE USED AS RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR SAID EXPRESSWAY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;; I which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by :unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six-in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the-Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Director--Hewitt moved that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading, which--motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was ' adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as- follows: Ayes = Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Steinkamp - total 1. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 3,996, entitled: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A BID BY ARKANSAS FOUNDRY COMPANY IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $87,000.0Q FOR A TRACT OF LAND IN THE LITTLE ROCK PORT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A WARRANTY DEED IN FAVOR OF THE ARKANSAS-FOUNDRY COMPANY UPON PAYMENT OF THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE BID PRICE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Baldwin moved that-the resolution be ' adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Burst. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 6; Noes - none; Al Absent - Director Steinkamp - total 1. II I , 2'7 May 20, 1968 - Cont'd. Resolution No. 3,997 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION NOMINATING AND APPOINTING LOUIS E. BARBER AS ONE OF TWO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK ON THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AGENCY OF PULASKI COUNTY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Menefee that the resolution be adopted. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Steinkamp - total 1. There was presented Resolution No. 3,998, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MRS. C.. H. JONES AS A ME4BER OF THE CENSOR BOARD _ FOR THE REMAINDER OF A ONE YEAR-TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 1968, FILLING THE VACANCY CREATED BY THE DEATH OF C. H. JONES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Menefee moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the ' motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, - Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Steinkamp - total 1. Resolution No. 3,999 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING S. RICHARD SIMS AND WALTER N. BRANDON, JR. AS MEMBERS OF THE OAKLAND CEMETERY BOARD; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Menefee that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Steinkamp - total 1. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Baldwin, the Board of Directors adjourned at 9:40 o'clock P.M. to meet again on Monday, June 3, 1968 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. ATTEST: APPROVED: City Clerk ayor 4 _ I �I 22 Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock; Arkansas June 3, 1968 - 7:30 P.M. i ' The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Pauline G.' Beeson, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Absent - none. I There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was' given by Director Bowen. The reading of the minutes of the p "revious meeting held on May 20, 1968 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors; upon motion of Director'Mebefee, seconded by Direct, or Hewitt, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. t The following Zoning Petitions as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on May 2, 1968 were presented: ' I Z -2184 Petition from the Bailey Corporation for reclassification of property at #1 Huntington Road in Foxcroft Addition, (See Petition for legal description of property); from the present "A" One - family District to that of "C" Two - family District. (Covenant filed as requested by Planning Commission for use as a Parking Lot for Little Rock Raquet Club). Z -1840 Petition from Little Rock Raquet Club for reclassification of property at #1 Huntington Road in Foxcroft Addition, (See Petition for legal description); from the present "A" One - family District to that of "C" Two- family District. (Covenant filed as requested by the Little Rock Planning Commission restricting use for driveway entrance for Little Rock Raquet Club). There being no protests presented to the rezoning of the above described properties, an Ordinance to rezone said properties was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,084) ' There was presented Ordinance No. 12,084, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING #1 HUNTINGTON ROAD IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, i ARKANSAS, AI4MTDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Hewitt, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: , Ayes = Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7;. Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, the ordinance was i declared passed. II II II 11 �� 11129 ff June 3, 1968 - Cont'd. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,000, entitled: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEDICATION DEED FROM JIMMY B. WALTHALL AND ' VELVA L. WALTHALL, HIS WIFE, TO PROPERTY TO BE USED FOR STREET RIGHT -OF -WAY PURPOSES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Widening of West Markham Street). Said resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Baldwin, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. The Annual Report of the Little Rock Municipal Water Works was presented for the year 1967; and upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Menefee, said Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The Comparative Statement of Income Report of the Little Rock Municipal Water Works for the month of April, 1968 was presented, showing Operations Statement, Number of Customers by Classification, Statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements, ' and Status of Cash Report and Charges to Capital Accounts,.,- ;Upon'motionctof Director Hurst, seconded by Director Baldwin, said Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. Mayor Borchert then extended the courtesy of the floor to Reverend Duggar Johnson of 2900 Chester Street, spokesman for a large group of residents in the South End section of the City, who requested the Board of;.'Diredtaz?s to take immediate action to correct several problems in this area, including open drainage ditches, Garbage.trucks going back and forth to the City Dump and odors from the Dump,and flooding from Fourche Creek. He stated that residents in this area had waited long enough for relief from these problems; and asked the relocation of the City Dump, and also if any plans were being made to commence the Master Drainage Plan as recommended by a Study made by Marion Crist and Associates for the entire City of Little Rock. City Manager Clifford OfKey then advised that the City hoped to relocate the City ump, but due to lack of funds the City could not proceed with the Master Drainage Plan at this time, -nor correct the problem of the numerous open drainage ditches; but that a mosquito spraying program would be begun immediately. Director Baldwin hen recommended that consideration be given to spraying by airplane due to the large area to be covered caused by the recent flooding of Fourche Creek. Mayor Borchert then requested the City Manager to meet with Reverend Johnson to-discuss these problems and advise him what the City would be able to do, and to make a eport back to the Board of Directors at their next regular meeting on the complaints in general and alleged promises that had been made to some of the.residents in this area, and also -what the City could do to alleviate some of the problems presented. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,085, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR PHASESI1ANDDII, 65TH STREET RELOCATID ND RECONSTRUCTION; APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCES OF THE STREET D AND 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; hich ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Hewitt that the ules be suspended and the ordinance be placed•on•second reading, which motion was. Leconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the oard of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the 'l embers of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; III 23 N _ June 3, 1968 - Cont'd. and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Baldwin, the rules were suspended ! ' and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 4,001, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING PURCHASE CONTRACT FOR MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT FOR USE BY VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Solo Motorcycle for Police Department; Traffic Lights and Equipment for Traffic - Division). Said resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Steinkamp, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. , Resolution No. 4,002 was then presented, entitled: i A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPRAISAL OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND NEEDED FOR RAILROAD RIGHT -OF -WAY PURPOSES TO SERVE THE PORT OF LITTLE ROCK ON THE ARKANSAS RIVER; PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF SAID PARCEL; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; i (Re: Parcel No. 13). Said resolution was read in full. Director Bowen moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion--was seconded by Director Menefee. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,086, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TRAFFIC DIVISION SECTION OF THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK FOR THE YEAR 1968 AS PROVIDED FOR BY ORDINANCE NO. 11,993; AMENDING SAID ORDINANCE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Part -time Engineering Aide II). Said ordinance was read the first time. ' Director Menefee moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance -be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number md.twoethirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect, upon motion of Director Hurst, seconded by Director Baldwin, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows -: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - nnne'e'': Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 4,003, entitled: ' A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE U. S. CORPS OF ENGINEERS TO UNDERTAKE A STUDY AND TO INVESTIGATE THE INTENSITY OF FLOOD AND PERMANENTLY ESTABLISHED FLOOD ELEVATIONS ALONG CERTAIN WATERCOURSES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; III II 31 N June 3, 1968 - Cont'd. - -. - -- which resolution.was read in full. Jerry Traylor, a member of the Neighborhood Action Council and resident of Garden Homes Addition in the Eastern section of the City, questioned the need of this Study in view of the fact that a previous Study had been authorized by the Corps of Engineers in 1964- Mayor Borchert stated that he was familiar with this previous Study and that it was in connection with an Improvement District and did not cover the area proposed by this Resolution as read. City Manager Clifford O'Key further advised that if the City adopts this proposed Study, it would mean that construction and land use would be restricted in areas subject -to flooding and that Federal funds would be available for flood control projects along the entire Fourche Creek area. These facts were verified by Mr. Jack Townsend, Attorney for the Pulaski County Drainage Improvement-District No. 2;-.who.two I also stated that the previous Study would cover only a small portion of the area as proposed by the City at this time, and that Federal funds had been withheld on the previous Study which included the Garden Homes Addition; due to the War in Vietnam, but that these funds would be made available by Congress in the 1969 -70 Budget for ' this Sump Station to alleviate flooding in this section of the City. After further discussion, Director Hewitt moved that the resolution as read be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. In connection with a Request from the Little Rock Municipal Water Works Commission for permission to construct a Water Pipe Line through and across War Memorial Park, Director Hewitt presented the following motion: "That the Little Rock Municipal Water Works Commission, its agents, servants, and employees be and it is hereby authorized to proceed with the engineering necessary to determine specifically and legally the location of a proposed Water Trunk Line proposed for location through and across War Memorial Park. At such time asengineering data for the proposed location of said line is available and agreed upon by the City of Little Rock, authorization will then be granted said Water Works Commission for the construction and installation of said line." This motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous viva voce vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,087, entitled: AN ORDINANCE MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO ALLOW OR PERMIT DIRT, TRASH, REFUSE, JUNK, GARBAGE, OR LITTER TO FALL, DROP, BE TRACKED OR OTHERWISE PLACED, LEFT, OR:DEPOSITED ON THE STREETS OR SIDEWALKS OF THE CITY; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded;)byDDirec.tgr Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; ' and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Hurst, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote II June 31968 - Cont1d. was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance ' was declared passed. Resolution No. 14 .y001 wa`sapresented,`- ®ntitled: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEDICATION HEED FROM MRS. DONNA H. GULLEY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Lot 1, Block 32, Jones and Worthen Addition, 15th and Brown Street, to be used as a Public Park and related purposes). Said resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Steinkamp, seconded by Director Hewitt, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and. Steinkamp - total 7;Noes - none; Absent - none. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, the Board of Directors adjourned at 8:25 o'clock P.M. to meet again on Monday, June 17, 1968 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. ATTEST � _ APPROVED: City Clerk Mayor. L'� I Board-of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas June 17; 1968 - 7:30 P.M. The -Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock,.Arkansas met in session with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Jane Czech, Assistant City Clerk, the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, tt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Absent - none. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following ceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Mayor Borchert. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on June 3, 1968 Ls dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the embers of the Board of Directors present, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by-Director Baldwin, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Diretors present. The following Zoning Petitions as approved by the Little Rock Planning ' Commission,on June 6, 1968 were presented: Z -2193 Petition from J. E. Hopson, Agent, for reclassification of roperty-at 323 Pepper Street, described as Lots 10, 11, and 12, Block 2, Garland �ddition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "C" Two - family Istria to that-of "I" Light Industrial District. Z -2187 Petition from Joe B. Hurst, President of Tipton and Hurst, florists, for reclassification of property at 2114 West 14th Street, under Act 115 of the State of Arkansas for 1961, said property being described as Lots 9, 10, 11, and III2, Block.:4, the East 130,4 feet of Block 5, Park Addition and the East 10 feet of Lot 4 and all of Lots 5 and 6. Block 14, McDonald and Wheeler's Addition to the City Iff Little Rock, Arkansas; from.the present "C" Two - family District to that of "H" 1,iholesald usiness District to permit utilization of said lands for commercial purposes a florist -with attendan.t green houses. Attached to said Petition were ' Ilffidavits respectively of Mrs. Wallace Wilbour6 of 1315 South Park Street, and W. Ilugeno Bale of 4521 Kavanaugh Boulevard, stating that the property proposed for re- Rtoning had been used continuously for this purpose for many years prior to 1929, Ilcorroborating the allegations made in.this Petition that this property should be Rezoned to a classification for such commercial purposes under provisions of Act 115 of Acts of the State of Arkansas. the Z -2194 Petition from Elco, Inc., Agent for Mrs.Mamis H. Lipke, for Reclassification of property at 101 -109 South Schiller Street, described as Lots 2 I`nd 3, fractional part of Lot 1, Bloci 59 Plunkett's Second Addition to the City of (little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "B" Residence District to that of "D" Apartment istrict. Z -2089 Petition from W. C. McMinn, Agent, for reclassification of �roperty located in the 1300 and 1400 Block of South Woodrow Street, described as is 10-2, It 4, 5 and 6. Block 24, Jones and - Worthen Addition, and Lots 7 and 8, ' „ lock 1, C. P. Johnson's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the resent "B" Residence and "C" Two - family District to that of "E -1" quiet Business District., June 17, 1968 - Cont'd. Z -2186 Petition from Margaret L. Elderfield for reclassification of property at 7713 "T" Street, described as Lot 60 Block 15, Bellevue Addition to the City of Little Rock, SArkaosas; from the present "C" Two - family District to that of "E -1" Quiet Business District. Z -2082 Petition from John H. McCaleb for reclassification of property at 7515:Chicot Road, described as Lot 51, Cloverdale Subdivision to the.City of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "A" One - family District to that of "E -1 "_ Quiet Business District. - Z -1840 Petition from Little Rock.Planning Commission for reclassificatio of jd opoftyr in the 2900 Block of Foxcroft Road, described as a Tract of land in the SW's NEB+ Section 269 Township 2 North, Range 13 West, (See Petition for further description), being the old entrance of the Raquet Club in Foxcroft Addition; from the present "C" Two - family District to that of "A" One - family District to conform to Zoning in this area. There being no protests presented to the rezoning of the above described ' properties as requested, an ordinance to rezone said properties -was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,088) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,088, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS.PROPEHYiR& Ip THE CITY OR..LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: 323 Pepper Street, 2116 West 14th Street101 -109 South Schiller Street; 1300 - 3400 Block of South Woodrow; 7713 "T" Street; 7515 Chicot Road; and 2900 Block of Foxcroft Road). Said ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Hewitt that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. The motion was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - none; Present and Not Voting - Director Hurst - total 1. The ordinance was then read the second time. Director Menefee moved that the rules again ' be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - none; Present and Not Voting _ Director Hurst - total 1. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total.6; Noes - none; Absent - none; Present and Not Voting - Director Hurst - total 1. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. The following Zoning Petition as proposed by the Little Mock Planning Commission and approved by said Commission on June 6, 1968 was then presented: Z -2185 Petition from the Little Rock Planning Commission for reclassification of property at 601 North Oak Street, described as Lots 6 and 7, and par of Lot 8, Block 5, Auten and Moss Addition, (See Petition for further description); ' from the present "F" Commercial District to that of "D" Apartment District, to restore said property to classification to conform to neighborhood Zining. Mayor Borchert then extended the courtesy of the floor to spokesmen for a large delegation of June 17, 1968 - Cont'd. residents in this area who were protesting the construction of a Service Station by Sunray D -X Oil Company at this location, and who were present to urge the Board of Directors to pass an Ordinance to return this property to that of "D" Apartment District classification. Mr. Haco Boyd of 3623 Hill Road immediately North of the property in question, stated that he had been a resident of this area for 34 years, and that it had - always been a residential area and it was the desire of all the property owners that it remain residential. Mr. A: F. House, Attorney for the property ownersurging the zoning of the property at Kavanaugh Boulevard and Oak Street back to "D" Apartment District, stated that there was a slight error in the description of the property in the Petition, but urged the Board of Directors to pass a proposed Ordinance as recommended and approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission, in order to protect the residential area from further spread of Commercial Zoning in this area. This would not prevent the construction of the Service Station at the present time, but would allow it under non - conforming usage and if it was abandoned for this purpose or destroyed, it would prevent other Commercial usage in the future. I Mr. House stated that this site had been formerly occupied by the J. F. Loughborough ' family and was a fine residential structure for several years prior to the adoption of the Zoning Ordinance which was passed in 1937; and that the Map which was published with- -the Zoning Ordinance at that time indicated that this property was aoned "D" Apartment District, and not that of "F" Commercial District as ruled by the County Court and Arkansas Supreme Court on what was indicated by crayon coloring on the original Zoning Map as on file in the office of the City Clerk. Mr. Gilbert Howell of 3620 Hill Road, stated that he had lived in this neighborhood for 13 years, and that it was a desirable residential area which all the property.owners desired to remain residential. Mr. Darrell Dover, Attorney -for Sunray D -X Oil Company, was then heard. Mr. Dover stated that Sunray D -X,Oil Company had purchased this property at Kavanaugh Boulevard and Oak Street in 1964 after being advised by letter from the Department of Community P „rvelopment that it was zoned- "F" Commercial District,'but that when a request was presented for a Building Permit for construction of the Service Station., they were told that there had been some error and that the property was zoned only for "D” Apartment District and said Building Permit was denied. A copy of the letter received from the Department of Community Development was then handed each of the Directors. Mr. Dover further stated that Sunray D =X Oil Company then proceeded through the County Court and Arkansas Supreme- „Courttto determine the correct zoning classification of the property, and it was ruled by the Arkansas Supreme Court on April 1, 1968 that the property was zoned "F” Commercial District; and that it would be unfair for the City on its own to rezone the property back to "D" Apartment District and deny Sunray D -X Oil Company the use of this property for the Service Station now under construction, and urged the Board of Directors not to consider the passage of a proposed ordinance for this.purpose and take this right-away from Sunray D =X Oil Company. Mr. A. F. House, Attorney for the residents who opposed the con- struction of the Service Station at this location, claimed that a Service Station would be a crime to the tranquility of the entire neighborhood. After further dis- ' cussion, Mayor Borchert requested that an ordinance to rezone the subject property ack--to RD" Apartment District be placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,089) June 17, 1968 - Cont'd. There was presented Ordinance No. 1290899 entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 601 - NORTH OAK STREET IN- -THE'CITY OF LITTLE There was presented Ordinance No. 1220909 entitled: ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be THE SEVERAL LOTS, BLOCKS AND PARCELS OF LAND WITHIN SEWER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board or Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of which orciinanCa °was read--the - first time. It was then stated that the Assessment of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Director Menefee moved that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading. This motion was.seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by District had been filed in the office of the City Clerk on June 3, 1968, and that unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then readthe third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken presented. Mr. Willis Townsend, Attorney for the Improvement District, also advised upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows:- Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; ' Noes - Director Bowen - total 1; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was received by him; and asked the consideration of the Board of Directors for suspension declared passed. Mayor Borchert then introduced and presented Honorary Certificates to the following Mayors of Iran who were visiting various Cities in the United States to study a number of operations of City Government and public services: Mayors Mohammad Bagher Parsi, Bandar Pablavi; Houshang Fatellahie; Ramsar; Mahmaad Raghzgoo, Rey; Hassan Kankar Shahrudy, Ghazvin; and Houshang Hamayoun Hamadani, Karay. Mr. E. Hanshmand, of the State Department, was introduced -as the Interpreter. There was presented Ordinance No. 1220909 entitled: AN ORDINANCE ASSESSING THE BENEFITS TO'BE RECEIVED BY THE OWNERS OF EACH OF THE SEVERAL LOTS, BLOCKS AND PARCELS OF LAND WITHIN SEWER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 137 OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS: which orciinanCa °was read--the - first time. It was then stated that the Assessment of Benefits on individual property owners within the boundaries of said Improvement ' District had been filed in the office of the City Clerk on June 3, 1968, and that notice thereof had been duly published on June 6, 1968, and that no protests had been presented. Mr. Willis Townsend, Attorney for the Improvement District, also advised the Board of Directors that no protests to the said assessment of benefits had been received by him; and asked the consideration of the Board of Directors for suspension of the rules to to pass this ordinance at this time in order that the Bonds could be i sold and construction of the improvements could be started within thirty days after the publication of the ordinance and certification made to the County Clerk of Pulaski County. Director Steinkamp then moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the ' Board -of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Directors Bowen, seconded by Director Menefee, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the �4 1 137, June-17, 1968 - Cont'd. Ordinance Pass, the result being as-follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert,'Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - .none; ' Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was again presented the Petition from The Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Philander Smith College, representing themselves to be the owners of all lands abutting upon the portion of certain alleysxaocated within the High Street Urban Renewal Project, Project No. ARK R -6, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; asking the Board of Directors to vacate, abandon and close the following portions of certain alleys, described as follows: i 1. North -South alley in Block 223, Original City of Little Rock, Arkansas (Block bounded by-Gaines, West 13th and West 14th Streets). 2. An apparent dedication of a North -South strip of land in Block 243, Original City of Little Rock, Arkansas (Block bounded by Chester, West 14th, Izard and West 13th Streets). 3. North -South alley in Block-241, Original City of Little Rock, Arkansas (Block bounded by Izard, West 14th, Chester and West 13th Streets). 4. North -South alley in Block 245, Original City of Little Rock, Arkansas (Block bounded b Chester, West 11th, Izard West 12th and Streets. Attached to the Petition was a Plat showing the alleys proposed to be vacated and closed. Public hearing on'the Petition had been set by Resolution No. 3,991 of the Board of Directors for this time-and place, and it was stated that notice thereof had been duly published•on May 25, 3968-and June 1, 1968, advising all persons who ere interested to appear and they would -be heard'thereon. Whereupon, the public earing was declared open;.acid all persons so desiring were heard therein. There being o protests presented to the closing of the above alleys, the public hearing was declared closed,'-and an ordinance to close said alleys was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,091) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,091, entitled: AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING CERTAIN ALLEYS LOCATED IN THE iIGH STREET URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT, PROJECT NO. ARK R -62 IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, wRKANSAS; hich ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Ilirector Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of )irectors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the �oard of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made IIby Director Hurst that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third Ill and final.reading.. This motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adopted by nanimous vote of the members of-the Board of Directors present, being seven in number find 11 two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance as read the third and last time, and-the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, hall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; ' rlenefee, bsent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. The emergency section, being Section 4 of Ordinance No. 12,091 was read, and as adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, burst, Mayor Borchert,_ Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes"= none; Absent - none. II II 4II� — June 17, 1968 - ContId. There was again presented the Petition from Arkansas Warehouse Corporation, representing itself to be the owners of all property abutting certain portions of East 30th Street, Ferry Street, and an unnamed Street shown on the Plat of Rapley Estate, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, asking the Board of Directors to vacate and close the following portion of said streets: All that part of East 30th Street, Ferry Street and an,Unnamed Street shown on the Plat ofRapley Estate recorded in Deed Book AB at Page 146, in the office of the Recorder for Pulaski County, Arkansas. (See Petition for detailed description): Attached to the Petition was a Certified copy of Plats showing the portion of the streets proposed to be closed, and a Certificate from Standard Title Company, stating that the Petitioner was the owner of*all property abutting the streets to be closed. Public hearing on the Petition had been-set by Resolution No. 3,992 of the Board of Directors for this time and place; and it was stated that notice thereof had been duly published on May 25, 1968 and June 1, 1968, advising all persons interested to appear and they would be heard thereon. Whereupon, the public hearing was--declared open and all persons so desiring were heard therein. There being no protests presented to the Petition, the public hearing was declared closed and an ordinance to close the above described streets was placed on first reading.- (See Ordinance No. 120092). There was presented Ordinance No. 129092, entitled: AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND VACATING PORTIONS OF EAST 30TH STREET, FERRY STREET AND AN UNNAMED STREET SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF RAPLEY-ESTATE, IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Steinkamp that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading,-which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and -was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Steinkamp, seconded by Director Hewitt, the rulers ware again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. The emergency section, being Section 3 of Ordinance No. 12,092 was read, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt; and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented a Petition from H. L. Garner, et al., representing themselves to be the owners of all property abutting upon a portion of "I" Street, (shown on the Plat of Success Addition as "D" Street; asking the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock to vacate and close the following portion of said street, to -wit: All of the street lying between Blocks 9 and 16 in Success Addition to the City of Little Rock, now known as "I" Street, running between Coolidge and Hughes Streets. 1 June 17, 1968 - Cont'd. Attached to the Petition was a Certified copy of the Plat of Success Addition showing the portion of "I ". Street proposed to be closed; and a Certificate from Little Rock Abstract Company stating that the Petitioners were the last owners of record of all abutting proper.ty.to this portion of "I" Street: (See Resolution No. 4,005 setting date for Public Hearing on the Petition) There was presented Resolution No. 4,005, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE PETITION TO VACATE STREET LYING BETWEEN BLOCKS 9 -AND 16,.SUCCESS'ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which resolution was read in full. Director Steinkamp moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes none; Absent- none. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,006, entitled: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DEDICATION DEED FROM - SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY TO-REAL PROPERTY TO BE USED AS A PUBLIC STREET; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; -(Re. Right -of -Way on 65th Street).- Said.resolution was read in full; and.upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Hewitt, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Resolution No. 4,007 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR PHASE II, STAGE I OF CITY,OF LITTLE ROCK CITY -WIDE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was—read—in full. Motion was made by Director Hewitt that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - IDirectors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - Itotal 7; Noes- none; Absent -none. There was presented Resolution No. 4,008, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO PULASKI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR RESURFACTNG'AND SURFACING OF CERTAIN STREETS AND OTHER PUBLIC AREAS WITHIN THE CITY UTILIZING BITUMINOUS AND ASPHALTIC MATERIALS; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; resolution was read in full. Director Bowen moved that the resolution be which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin; and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Director Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes.- none;" Absent - none. There was presented Resolution No..4,009, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR SLURRY SEAL TREATMENT OF CERTAIN STREETS WITHIN THE CITY OF LITTLE`';ROCK; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by irector Hurst, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - irectors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee,_ Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp total 7;- Noes - none; Absent - none. Resolution No. 4,010 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING PURCHASE CONTRACT FOR CERTAIN MATERIALS AND June 17, 1968 - Conttd. Ililllll EQUIPMENT FOR USE BY VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Microfilm Camera and equipment, Validating Cash Register for Police Department; Bunker Coats and Fire Hose for Fire Department) Said resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Hurst, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented Resolution No. 4,011, entitled: A RESOLUTION - AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR SURFACING AND,:UTfiLITIES?;TCONTRACT NO. 4 FOR THE LITTLE ROCK PORT;' AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;' which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Steinkamp that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following-vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt,,and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented Resolution No. 4,012, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE LITTLE ROCK PORT TRANSIT SHED, CONTRACT NO. 3; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. •Director Bowen moved that the resolution be adopted. This motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes —none; Absent -none. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,013, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1968 FOR HOSPITALIZATION INSURANCE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES; AUTHORIZING PAYMENTOOFrPREMIHM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;' i which resolution was read in full. Director Menefee moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. I Director Bowen then moved that the specifications for the following be approved and the City Manager be authorized to advertise for Bids for same: j (a) Precast concrete slab bridge This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. I There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,0939 entitled: AN ORDINANCE-APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $15,000.00 FROM THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION�FUND TO PR0ZECT 83 -- RESERVOIR PARK; AND�kR'OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time.- Director Hewitt moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present; being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect, upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Bowen, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon i I June 17, 1968 - Cont'd. the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the.result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; ' Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. Ordinance No. 12,094 was presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $2,000.00 FROM -THE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE OF THE STREET FUND TO DEFRAY THE CITY'S SHARE OF THE COST OF A-ROADWAY CONSTRUCTED - WITHIN ALLSOPP PARK; ANA FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be plaaed..onssecond reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the N.Imembers of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Menefee, the rules were again suspended ' and the ordinance was read the.third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12095, entitled: AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR PARTS AND'•REPAIR TO THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM IN THE CITY HALL;- AUTHORIZING A'CONTRACT FOR SAID PARTS AND REPAIR; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $5,000.00 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND; AND FOR"OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Menefee that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading,.which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was then.read the second time. Director Hewitt moved that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third ana last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,096, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING•THE APPRAISALS OF CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND FOR RIGHT -OF -WAY PURPOSES FOR 65TH STREET PROJECT AND WEST MARKHAM STREET PROJECT; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $4,500.00 FROM THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND - STREETS;- PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF SAID PARCELS OF LAND; AND FOR OTHER.PURPOSES; (Re: Parcels No. C65- S -58 -3, 65th Street, and 44, West Markham Street) Said ordinance was read the first time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the ,,,,Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors.- elect,.upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by June 17, 1968 - Cont'd. Director Hurst, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was read the- second time. i Director Steinkamp moved that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be read the third and last time, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted ' by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of-the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes- Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert; Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon', the ordinance was declared passed. i Ordinance No. 12,097 was presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE NO. 11,388, AS AMENDED, SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE FIRST COMPONENT -OF THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES PLAN RELATING TO PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS, AND RECREATIONAL AREAS; REDESIGNATING MAPS AND CHARTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Menefee moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by , Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. Said ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous I vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of i Director Bowen, seconded by Director Steinkamp, the rules were again suspended and j the ordinancewas read the third and,last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following- result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent- none. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There-was then presented Resolution No. 4014, entitled: A RESOLUTION WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR PARTS AND REPAIR TO AN ALLIS- CHALMERS TRACTOR DOZERi_HD16 -DP USED BY THE - SANITATION DEPARTMENT; AUTHORIZING _ A.CONTRACT FOR SAID PARTS AND REPAIR; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; , which resolution was read to full. Upon question by members of the Board of Directors, Mr. Bill McGaughey, representative of Clark Equipment Company, stated that in his opinion.that considering the number of hours of use and the type of work and dampness in the soil, this Tractor Dozer had given good service and these repairs were not unusual, and that it was not due to abuse of the machinery. He recommended the repair -of this machinery and keep it on a stand -by basis, and the purchase of a new Tractor Dozer; and introduced Mr. Bob Young, Service Manager of Clark Equipment Company, who verified these facts and also stated that at the time this Tractor was last inspected in January, 1968s the wear on these parts could not be detected. Mr. Young offered to work with the City in any way to set up routine inspections every thirty days if desired of this machinery which was purchased from Clark Equipment Company, at no cost to the City. Upon question by members of the Board of Directors, Mr. Curtis Woods, Director of the Sanitation Department of the City of Little Rock, recommended the repair of the present-Tractor-Dozer. After further discussion, ! , Director Menefee moved that the resolution as read be adopted. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes'- Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee,•Hursty Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and June 17, 1968 - Cont'd. members of the Board of Directors present. There was then presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING AGENCIES, OR INSTRUMENTALITIES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK FROM FIXING OR PRESCRIBING OR ATTEMPTING TO FIX OR PRESCRIBE, THE USE WHICH MAY BE MADE OF LAND OUTSIDE THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY; which proposed ordinance had been submitted for consideration of the Board of Directors at an Agenda meeting by Mr. Byron Morse, of Rector - Phillips- Morse, Realtors, and was referred to the Little Rock Planning Commission. The proposed ordinance was returned with the following recommendation from the Little Rock Planning Commission: ' "Planning Commission voiced their unanimous objection to the proposed Ordinance and strongly recommended against any favorable action on the part of the Board of Directors." Upon question by members of the Board of Directors, Mr. Morse advised that he had not presented this proposed Ordinance to the members of the Little Rock Real Estate Board, and that he preferred that.the Board of Directors take action on i 3 Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; ,Absent, - none'. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,0989 entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21 -13 (7) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK BY ADDING SUB - SECTION (c)'THERETO COVERING UNENCLOSED AMUSEMENT SLIDES AND SECTION 21 -13 (220) TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL SUB - PARAGRAPH (e) STAGE SHOWS OR PLAYS; ALL PERTAINING TO LICENSE AND PRIVILEGE TAXES DUE THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Steinkamp that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present,•being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board 'of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Steinkamp, seconded by Director Hewitt,' the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen; Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Resolution No•. 4,015, entitled: -A RESOLUTMON AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE APPLICATION WITH THE HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR A GRANT OF FUNDS TO BE USED IN THE ACQUISITION OF 10 -AGRES OF LAND FOR,THE SOUTH END PARK SITE IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst.- A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - ' total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none.' Director Baldwin then moved that the City retire $75,000.00 of the $4,300,000.00 Port of Little Rock Bonds on July 1, 1968. This motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adopted by unanimous viva voce vote of the members of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was then presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING AGENCIES, OR INSTRUMENTALITIES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK FROM FIXING OR PRESCRIBING OR ATTEMPTING TO FIX OR PRESCRIBE, THE USE WHICH MAY BE MADE OF LAND OUTSIDE THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY; which proposed ordinance had been submitted for consideration of the Board of Directors at an Agenda meeting by Mr. Byron Morse, of Rector - Phillips- Morse, Realtors, and was referred to the Little Rock Planning Commission. The proposed ordinance was returned with the following recommendation from the Little Rock Planning Commission: ' "Planning Commission voiced their unanimous objection to the proposed Ordinance and strongly recommended against any favorable action on the part of the Board of Directors." Upon question by members of the Board of Directors, Mr. Morse advised that he had not presented this proposed Ordinance to the members of the Little Rock Real Estate Board, and that he preferred that.the Board of Directors take action on i 3 24 N June 17, 1968 - Cont'd. the ordinance at this time. The proposed - Ordinance was then read the first time. Director Steinkamp moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by ' unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect; upon motion of Director Steinkamp, seconded by Director Hurst, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - none; Noes — Directors Bowen,' i Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Absent - none. Whereupon, the proposed ordinance was declared not passed. City Manager Clifford O'Key then recommended that public hearing be held on his Report proposing various increases in Privilege Licenses, Utility Franchises and Fees collected by the City of Little Rock; with possibly the Utility Franchises to be considered at the Agenda meeting to be held on July 10, 1968, and others to be considered at the regular meeting of the Board of Directors on July 15, 1968. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Steinkamp, seconded by Director Bowen, the Board of Directors i adjourned at 9:30 o'clock P.M. to meet again on Monday, July 1, 1968 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. ATTEST: APPROVED: City Clerk Mayor � i I ' I i I i - II Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas July 1, 1968 - 7:30 P.M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular seaslon with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Jane Czech, Assistant City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 5; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Director Hewitt. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on June 17, 1968 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Baldwin, by unanimous -vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. County Assessment, (a) of the real property in the territory hereinafter described which lies within the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, and also (b) of the real property in the territory hereinafter described which lies outside of said City; the territory mentioned in the foregoing paragraphs (a) and (b) being described as follows: Part of Section 11, 14, 15 and 23, Townshipi -1 North, Range 13 West, Pulaski County, Arkansas (See Petition for detailed legal description); together with a Petition signed by the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, being the owner of Blocks 39, 40, 57 and 58, John Barrow's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, being the area to be developed as West End Park, and all lying within the corporate limits of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas. The Petitioners requested the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, that all the real property within the territory above described be formed into a local improvement district for the purpose of constructing within the district a Sanitary Sewer Collection System to serve the inhabitants of said district and constructing a sanitary sewer line beyond the boundaries of the said sewer district, if necessary, to make the desired connection with the sanitary sewer system of Little Rock, Arkansas. Said purposes are to be accomplished in the manner and of the materials that the Commissioners to be appointed for the district shall deem to be in the best interests of the district; the cost of the project to be assessed upon the real property of the district according to the benefits to be received. It was then stated that noticer rofr --P,ublic Hearing on said Petition had been duly published on June 14, 1968 and June 21, 1968, advising all persons interested to appear at this time and place and they would be heard thereon. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard therein. Mr. William Dabbs, Jr., Attorney for the proposed Improvement District, advised members of the Board.of Directors that plans for this Improvement District had previously been reviewed before the Board of Directors at the time the City of Little Rock was requested to join with other property owners within this territory There was presented a Petition from a number of property owners representing themselves to be the owners of more than two - thirds in value as shown by the last County Assessment, (a) of the real property in the territory hereinafter described which lies within the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, and also (b) of the real property in the territory hereinafter described which lies outside of said City; the territory mentioned in the foregoing paragraphs (a) and (b) being described as follows: Part of Section 11, 14, 15 and 23, Townshipi -1 North, Range 13 West, Pulaski County, Arkansas (See Petition for detailed legal description); together with a Petition signed by the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, being the owner of Blocks 39, 40, 57 and 58, John Barrow's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, being the area to be developed as West End Park, and all lying within the corporate limits of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas. The Petitioners requested the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, that all the real property within the territory above described be formed into a local improvement district for the purpose of constructing within the district a Sanitary Sewer Collection System to serve the inhabitants of said district and constructing a sanitary sewer line beyond the boundaries of the said sewer district, if necessary, to make the desired connection with the sanitary sewer system of Little Rock, Arkansas. Said purposes are to be accomplished in the manner and of the materials that the Commissioners to be appointed for the district shall deem to be in the best interests of the district; the cost of the project to be assessed upon the real property of the district according to the benefits to be received. It was then stated that noticer rofr --P,ublic Hearing on said Petition had been duly published on June 14, 1968 and June 21, 1968, advising all persons interested to appear at this time and place and they would be heard thereon. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard therein. Mr. William Dabbs, Jr., Attorney for the proposed Improvement District, advised members of the Board.of Directors that plans for this Improvement District had previously been reviewed before the Board of Directors at the time the City of Little Rock was requested to join with other property owners within this territory 2401 1111111 July 1, 1968 - Cont'd. for construction of these badly needed improvements; and that more than two - thirds of the real property owners had signed the Petition for this district which contained 2300 lots. Upon question by Director Steinkamp, Mr. Ed Smith, Engineer for the proposed district, stated that Meadowlark Addition was not included in the district, but that Cove Addition was included, and that the area spread adjacent to the old Hot Springs Highway for approximately one block. There being no protests presented at this time, Mayor Borchert declared the Public Hearing closed, and placed an ordinance to establish the Improvement District on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,099) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,099, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SEWER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 139 OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be ' suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was then read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in-number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - i none; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented the Report of Commissioners of Water Pipe Line Improvement District No. 131 of Little Rock, Arkansas, stating that this District had I been organized by electing Wobthie Sparinger, Sr., Chairman, Frank King, Jr., Secretay, Edward G. Smith, as Engineer; and William M. Dabbs; Jr., as Attorney for the District; and that plans had been formed for the improvements within the district as petitioned, a copy of said plans as filed with the Commissioners being attached thereto. The i estimated cost of said improvements was $37,000.00 to be assessed and charged upon the real property of the district according to the benefits received, and said cost being less than 80% of the value of the real property in said district as shown by the -last county assessment. Said Report recommended the appointment of Barnett Mays, G1enn.D. Espy, and Preston Wilbourne, as Assessors for the Improvement District. Filed with the Report was a Certificate of approval for the Water Pipe Line improve- ments according to plans as filed, from the Little Rock Municipal Water Works and the Arkansas State Board of Health. (See Resolution No. 4,016 approving plans and appointing'Assessors for said District). There was presented Resolution No. 4,016, entitled: RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND APPOINTING ASSESSORS IN WATER PIPE LINE IMPROVEMENT'DISTRICT NO.. 131 OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; ' I_ (Re: Granite Mountain Heights Addition). Said resolution wa•s =,read in full; and upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Menefee,= 'th6'resolution.was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst -;j VA July 1, 1968 - Cont'd. total 1. There was then presented the Report of Commissioners of Sewer Improvement District No. 138 of Little Rock, Arkansas, stating that the district had been organized by electing Worthie Springer, Sr., as Chairman, Frank King, Jr.,.Secretary. Edward G. Smith, Engineer, and William M. Dabbs, Jr., as Attorney for said District; and had formed plans for said improvements, a copy of which was attached thereto. Filed with the Report was a Certificate of approval for said plans from.the Little Rock Sanitary Sewer System, and one from the Arkansas State Board of Health. The Board of Commissioners estimated the cost of the proposed improvements to be $41,500.00 to be assessed and charged upon the real property of the district according to the benefits received, with said cost being less than 80% of the value of real property in said district as-shown by the last county assessment; and recommended the appointment of Barnett Mays; Glenn D. Espy, and Preston Wilbourne, as Assessors of said district. (See Resolution No. 4,017 approving plans and appointing Assessors for the District). There was presented Resolution No. 4,017, entitled: RESOLUTION' APPROVING PLANS AND APPOINTING °ASSESSORS` IN° SEWER - -IMPROVEMENT'-: DISTRICT NO. 138 OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; (Re: Granite Mountain Heights Addition). Said resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none;-- Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,018, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION.OF A LEASE OF MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TO T. A. FUZZELL FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF AMUSEMENT-RI'DES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Relocation of certain. -areas under-.present Lease in War Memorial Park, to provide access to new entrances and facilltiesudue to improvements to Little Rock-Zoo) _ Said resolution was read in full. Mayor Borchert then advised that the City Attorney had assured him that there was ample liability coverage for the City of Little Rock under provisions of this new Lease, as recommended by Director Baldwin. Motion was then made by Director Hewitt that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote:- Ayes - Director Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. The Comparative Statement of Income Account Report of the Little Rock Municipal Water Works was presented for the month of May, 1968, showing Operations Statement, Number of ,Customers by Classification, Statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements, together with Status of Cash Report and Charges to Capital Accounts. Upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Hewitt, said Report was ' received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The Audit Report of the Little Rock Municipal Judges.Retirement Fund, as prepared by Russell —Brown and Company, Certified Public Accountants, for the years 1966 and 1967 was presented; and upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Bowen, said Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the July 1, 1968- Cont'd. members of the Board of Directors present. There was.presented Ordinance No. 1291009 entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE 'SUM OF $1,200.00 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND TO Z00 BUDGET ACCOUNT 5.08; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and.two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Steinkamp, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken uoon the question, Shall- the'Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was presented a proposed ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $49405.00 FROM STREET CONSTRUCTION FUND TO DEFRAY THE EXPENSE OF RELOCATION OF WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY POLES IN THE BOND STREET DRAINAGE PROJECT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which proposed ordinance was read the first time. Mayor Borchert then advised that it had been called to his attention that this appropriation should include an additional amount of Fifty Dollars; and called upon Jan Carter, Director of the Public Works Department, to advise the Board of Directors as to the correct amount of this appropriation. Mr. Carter explained that the additional Fifty Dollars would be required to provide cost of a License Agreement with Missouri Pacific*Railroad Company for removal of these Western Union Telegraph Poles which were located "on Missouri Pacific Right -of -Way. Upon question by Director Steinkamp, Mr.CRrter further stated that there were approximately twenty of these poles located within the entire Bond Street Drainage Projeo,, with cost of relocating ten of said poles being provided for in this ordinance, which had been determined to be located within Right -of -Way of Missouri Pacific Railroad Company, and that a survey would be made of the remaining polces to determine if they were located upon Missouri Pacific Railroad Right -of -Way or the City of Little Rock. Upon further question by Director Steinkamp, Mr. Carter stated that he had no knowledge of any plans being considered by Western Union to relocate:all of their Telegraph Lines underground. Director Steinkamp then recommended that an investigation be undertaken by City Officials to determine if Western Union had any plans under considerationof the relocation of their Telegraph Lines under- ground. After further discussion, Director Menefee then moved that the proposed Ordinance be amended on second reading to appropriate $4,455.00 to include the Fifty D61lars for payment to Missouri Pacific Railroad Company for the License Agreemtnt for removal of the Western Union Telegraph Poles on this Right -of -Way on this portion of Bond Street. This motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by the following vote: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. Director July" 1, 1968_7 Cont'd. �� �J- TTEST: City Clerk Mayor Hewitt then-moved that the—rules be suspended and the - ordinance be placed on second reading as amended. This motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members -of the Board of Directors - elect. Ordinance No. 12,101 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM-OF $4,45 -5 ".00 FROM STREET CONSTRUCTION FUND TO DEFRAY THE EXPENSE OF RELOCATION OF WESTERN UNION- TELEGRAPH"COMPANY POLES IN THE BOND;STREET DRAINAGE PROJECT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; } which ordinance was read the second time as amended. Motion was then made by Director Menefee that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final Treading. This motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 4019, entitled: A "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY -CLERK TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON 33ERALF OF THE CITY A MASTER APPLICATION FOR GROUP HOSPITALIZATION INSURANCE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES WITH WASHINGTON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; hick resolution was read in full. Director Baldwin-moved that the resolution be 3.doptedp which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; bsent - Director Hurst - total 1. Mayor Borchert then presented a communication from the Honorable Wilbur D. ills, Representative of the United States House of Representatives fromlhthe State of — irkansas, advising thatapproval had been made by the Department of Housing and Urban Development of a Grant to the City of Little Rock in the amount of $64,000.00 under , tthe Open - Space Land Program, for acquisition of lands to be developed for Parks within he City of Little Rock.Said communication was received and filed. City Manager Clifford O'Key then advised the Board of Directors that he had request from Cecil Higgins for a Franchise to operate a Sight- Seeing Taxi Service �n the City of Little Rock; but that he had not presented any formalized plans for This service; and that he had advised Mr. Higgins that this would be necessary before his request was presented to the Board-of Directors for consideration. Mayor Borchert than requested City Manager Clifford O'Key to furnish a Report on the number of Sub - Standard buildings that had been razed in the City of Little Rock. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, Pon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Steinkamp, the Board of Director adjourned at 8:15 o'clock P.M. to meet again on Monday, July 151 1968 at 7 :30 o'clock LM. �� �J- TTEST: City Clerk Mayor Board of Directors; Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas July 15, 1968 -,7:30 P.M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Jane Czech, Assistant City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Menefee, Hurst, and Steinkamp - total 4; Absent - Directors Baldwin and Hewitt.- total 2. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Mayor Borchert. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on July 1, 1968 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Bowen, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was again presented the Petition from H. L. Garner, et al., repre -. senting themselves to be the owners of all property abutting upon a portion of "I" Street, (shown on the Plat of Success Addition as "D" Street); asking the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock to vacate and close the following portion of said street, to -wit: All of the street lying between Blocks 9 and 16 in Success Addition to the City of Little Rock and known as "I" Street, running between Coolidge and Hughes Streets. Attached to the Petition was a Certified copy of the Plat of Success Addition showing the portion of "I" Street proposed to be closed, and a Certificate from Little Rock Abstract-Company stating that the Pet;ionepp were the last owners of record of abutting property to this portion of "I" Street. Filed in connection therewith was the following recommendation of the Little Rock Planning Commission: "The Planning Commission at its meeting on July 11, 1968 approved the closing of "I" Street between Coolidge and Hughes Streets provided the owners provide a 10 foot construction easement and construction of a 5 foot concrete sidewalk between Coolidge and Hughes Streets ". Public hearing on the Petition had been set by Resolution No- 4,005 of the Board of Directors for this time and place; and it was stated that notice of said hearing had been duly published on Juiher 24, 1968 and July 1, 1968 notifying all persons interested to appear and they would be heard thereon. Where- upon, all persons so desiring were heard therein. Mr. H. L. Garner of 1001 North Coolidge, was -then heard, and stated that this dedicated portion- of-e"I" Street had never been developed and opened for a street, and.that abutting property owners had maintained this portion to improve the area; and it was their desire to close the street and install a chain link fence to enable the abutting property owners to maintain their portion if closed, as a part of their property. Upon question by Director Steinkamp, John L. Taylor of the Department of Community Developmet, stated that the Planning Commission had recommended a ten -foot easement on this portion of "I" Street proposed to be closed, with construction of a five -foot sidewalk to provide access to the two schools in the area for anyone desiring to -use it, due to "H" Street being a narrow street with no sidewalks. Mr. Garner and other property owners petitioning for the closing of the portion of "I" Street between Coolidge and Hughes Streets, advised the Board of Directors that this portion of "I" Street had 1 July 15, 1968 - Cont'd. never been used for access in this area,- and-that there was a deep drainage ditch to _ the East of Hughes Street, making it impractical to ever construct sidewalks on Hughes Street; and further, that they were-not interested in acquiring additional property the proposed closing of this portion of'. "I" Street would provide, but to be able to better maintain this portion as part of their property, and'tha.t they .would not be interested in having to construct a sidewalk if this easement was required in the closing of this street, since there was no access s through this street for a three block area between Bryant to Hughes Streets. After further discussion, Director Steinkamp moved that this Petition be referred back to the Planning Commission for study and consideration of closing the three blocks of "I" Street between Bryant and Hughes Streets in this area, and report back to the Board of Directors on- August 5, 1968, at thiwch time the public hearing would be continued. This motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There were no protests presented to the Petition to close a portion of "I" Street. The Audit Report of the City of Little Rock Policemen's Pension and Relief Fund for the -year 1967 and period January 1, 1968 through May 31, 1968, as prepared by Bonicamp Koelling, Smith and Farrow, Certified Public Accountants, was then presented. Upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Bowen, said Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was presented Resolution No. 4,020, entitled: A RESOLUTION'AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE PRE -CAST CONCRETE SLAB BRIDGES TO ARKANSAS BRIDDGE STRUCTURES, INC.; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Bowen moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Baldwin and Hewitt - total 2. Resolution No. 4,021 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK IN AWARDING-A CONTRACT TO THE P. B. PRICE-CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR SCHEDULE III WORK ON THE COLISEUM SITE IMPROVEMENTS, ARK. R -17; AND'FOR'OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Hurst that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp. The resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Baldwin and Hewitt - total 2. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,022, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO TROY BURNS COMPANY FOR THE MATERIALS AND SUPERVISION OF INSTALLATION OF A CONVEYOR SYSTEM FOR THE TRAFFIC BUILDING LOCATED AT 600 WEST MARKHAM STREET; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Steinkamp, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Baldwin and Hewitt - total 2. III I III July 15, 1968 - Cont'd. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,102, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LITTLE ROCK rim- MUNICIPAL-ZOO; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $459996.66 FROM THE.1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND TO PROJECT 92 - ZOO;IMPROVEMENTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Steinkamp moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Steinkamp that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 5; , Noes - none; Absent - Directors Baldwin and Hewitt - total 2. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. Director Menefee then moved that the specifications for the following equipment be approved and the City Manager be authorized to advertise and take bids for same: (a) Three -wheel motorcycle This motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,103, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $73,819.36 FROM THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND FOR THE 12TH STREET WIDENING PROJECT AND INDUSTRIAL AREA FIRE STATION PARKING LOT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Motion.was made by Director Menefee that I�the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Hurst, seconded by Director Steinkamp, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: n Ayes - Directors Bowen, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Baldwin and Hewitt - total 2. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There was then presentedOrdinance No. 12,104, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF BUDGET ORDINANCE NO. 11093 AS IIII SAME BEING THE BUDGET ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK FOR THE YEAR 9689 BY MAKING TRANSFERS FROM SURPLUS ACCOUNTS TO DEFICIT ACCOUNTS THEREINSET II i ORTH; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; ch ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be 1111111 11163 July 15, 1968 - Cont'd. uspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded r Director Menefee, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Ily present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Iirectors of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous I$oard Mote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more bf the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Iirector Steinkamp, seconded by Director Menefee, the rules were again suspended and • the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken' the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes upon irectors Bowen, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - Bone; Absent - Directors Baldwin and Hewitt - total 2; Whereupon, the ordinance was eclared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 4,023, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN THE PETITION FOR A WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO BE FORMED IN JOHN BARROW ADDITION; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - - none; Absent - Directors Baldwin and Hewitt - total 2. Resolution No- 4,024 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE AND FILE APPLICATION WITH'THE BUREAU OF OUTDOOR RECREATION OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR FOR A GRANT OF FUNDS TO BE USED FOR-THE ACQUISTTION-AND DEVELOPMENT OF BIRCHWOOD AREA PARK CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY'THREE AND ONE -HALF ACRES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Menefee moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors - Bowen, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Baldwin and Hewitt - total 2. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,025, entitled: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING NOTICE OF SALE OF CITY OF LITTEE ROCK GENERAL OBLIGATION "(PORT "DEVELOPMENI) $ONDS, SERIES 1968; DATED JULY 1, 1964; {gall - which resolution was read in full. Director Bowen moved that the resolution be i adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - i Directors Baldwin and Hewitt - total 2. The emergency section,'being Section 3 of Resolution No. 4,025, entitled: "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING NOTICE OF SALE OF CITY OF LITTLE ROCK GENERAL OBLIGATION (PORT-DEVELOPMENT) BONDS, SERIES 1968, DATED JULY 1, 1964;" was read and was adoptednby the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 2; Noes none; Absent - Directors Baldwin and Hewitt - total 2. There was presented Resolution No. 4,026, entitled: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF CITY OF LITTLE ROCK GENERAL OBLIGATION AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT- BONDS, DATED FEBRUARY 1, 1968; II �II July 159 1968 - Cont'd. which resolution was read in full Motion was made by Director Menefee that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Baldwin and Hewitt - total 2. The emergency section, being Section 3 of Resolution No. 4,026, entitled: "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF CITY OF LITTLE ROCK GENERAL OBLIGATION AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT BONDS, DATED FEBRUARY 1, 1968 "; was read and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Baldwin and Hewitt - total 2. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,105, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 15 -1 AND SECTION 15 -3 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK PERTAINING TO GARBAGE COLLECTION FEES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Menefee that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Baldwin and Hewitt - total 2. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 4, 027, entitled: A RESOLUTION FIXING GREENS FEES IN WAR MEMORIAL AND REBSAMEN PARK GOLF COURSES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Hurst moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - none; Absent Directors Baldwin and Hewitt - total 2. City Manager Clifford O'Key then advised that the increase�'in Greens Fees would be used for financing improvements in the Parks. There was presented Resolution No- 4,028, entitled: A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION OF ALL PERSONS (YOUND AND OLD), FIRMS, CORPORATMONSAND NEIGHBORING CITIES WHO GAVE OF THEIR TIME, EFFORTS AND FUNDS MAKING POSSIBLE THE ACQUISITION OF GIRAFFES FOR THE LITTLE ROCK MUNICPPAL Z00; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Upon motion of Director Hurst, seconded by Menefee, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - irectors Bowen, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - one; Absent - Directors Baldwin and Hewitt:. - total 2. n i 1 1 I I� 55 July 15, 1968 - Cont'd. Resolution No. 4,029 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH F. E. GENE WITHROW FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES IN DESIGNING AND SUPERVISION OF CONSTRUCTION OF A CLUB HOUSE AT HINDMAN PARK GOLF COURSE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Menefee moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - i Directors Baldwin and Hewitt - total 2. Resolution No. 4,030 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AND MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND AUTHORITIES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Port Authority; Parking Authority; Housing Authority; and Sanitary Sewer Committee). Said resolution was read in full. Filed in connection with the appointment of Mr. Lou,Hoffman to serve as a Commissioner on the Housing.Authority of the City of Little Rock, to the unexpired term the late Mr. Alvin Bell, was a Certificate serve of of Appointment of Lou Hoffman, as approved and signed by the Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, under provisions of Act s No. 77 of the General Assembly of 1943, for filling of vacancies on Municipal Housing Boards. Director Steinkamp then moved that the resolution as read be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. A roll call was had on the - motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes — none; Absent - Directors Baldwin and Hewitt - total 2. _ Mr. Sanford Wilbourn of Garver and Garver, Engineers, then presented a I Progress Report on the various Street Projects under construction in-connection with the 1965 Capital Improvements Program. Upon question by Director Steinkamp, Mr. Wilbourn stated that they had met with the delegation of property owners who had appeared at the Agenda meeting on July 10, 1968, objecting to the grade and slope which the Contractor proposed in the widening of West Markham Street, and at that time requested that a retaining wall be constructed to protect the &r trees and lawns; and that the Contractor was proceeding withAsetting stakes with the sidewalk grade on property lines and when this was completed they would meet with each property owner involved to explain the grade and slope in an effort to work out an agreement: Mr. Wilbourn then advised that work was progressing with drainage on Phase I and II on improvments on 65th Street, but that Permits were needed from the Arkansas Highway Department and Missouri Pacific Railroad Company very soon; and that work was progressing satisfactorily on Phase III, and that a change in plans at Interstate No. 30 needs approval by the City and a change order for traffic control conduit at Murray Streetneeds approval by the City as early as possible. Director Steinkamp then recommended that the Mayor contact the proper officials with the Arkansas Highway Department, and for the City Attorney to contact the local Attorney for Missouri Pacific Railroad Company, in an effort to obtain the necessary Permits as stated by Mr. Wilbourn. Mayor Borchert then stated that if there were any persons present desiring to be heard on a proposal by the City Manager for a general increase in Privilege i Tuly 159 1968 Cont'd. Taxes in the City of Little-Rockas•scheduled for public hearing at this time, the . f Board of Directors would hear any recommendations to be presented. There being several business representatives present, all stated that they had no comment to make at this time and would wait until they were furnished a copy of the proposal. Mayor Borchert then requested the City Manager to furnish the various business representatives a copy of his proposal as soon as it was available. Mayor Borchert then stated that the members of the Board of Directors would contact the City Manager individually on any recommendations or changes they might have on his proposal There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Steinkamp, the Board of Directors adjourned at 8:40 o'clock P.M. to meet again on Monday, August 59 1968 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. ATTEST: / APPROVED: City Clerk Mayor 1 Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas Augu'st::5, '1:968- .- 7.:39`''P1 .M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in egular session with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Jane Czech, Assistant City Clerk, the following Directors present*, Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, itt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Absent - none. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following were had: The Invocation was given by Mayor Borchert. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on July 15, 1968 dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the bers of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Steinkamp, seconded by ector Menefee, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors sent. The following Zoning Petitions as approved by the Little Ronk Planning ion on July 11, 1968 were then presented: Z -2195 Petition from Russell Ratliff for r_eclasslT- 1cation = 25 August 5, 1968 - Cont'd. iIIII (Re: 419 West Roosevelt Road; 322 North Pierce Street; 5800 Block of "B" and "C" Streets; 6323 "C" Street; 3504 Mabelvale Pike) Said ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that (� the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented a Zoning Petition from Di?. J. M. Fowler, by Edward Lester, Attorney, (Z- 1924), for reclassification of property located at 6323 Kavanaugh Boulevard, (Southeast corner of.Kavanaugh Boulevard and McKinley Street), described as the West 75 feet of Lots 91 10, 11 and 12, in Block 2, Forest Park Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "D" Apartment Dis- trict to that of "E -1" Quiet Business District, for a Doctor's Clinic. Said Petition was approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on July 11, 1968 after recommen- dation was made for denial by the Planning Staff. Mr. George Toney of 1904 North Cleveland Street, was then heard in opposition to the rezoning of this property to "E -1" Quiet Business District due to the traffic hazard at this intersection; and stated that Dr. Fowler had previously requested the rezoning of this property to "E -1" quiet Business District and it was denied by the Board of Directors after various protests were presented. Mr. Toney further stated that he had filed a letter of objection to this proposed rezoning at this time with the Little Rock Planning Commission; and requested that if the property was rezoned to "E -1" Quiet Business District, that there be a stipulation in the Ordinance that it be used only as a Dental Clinic, and revert to the present "D" Apartment District in the event it was used for any other purpose. Mr. Edward Lester, Attorney for Dr. Fowler, was then heard and advised the Board of Directors that the previous application had been presented approximately sixteen months ago, and that at the present time he filed i with the application the signatures of numerous property owners in the area who were in favor of the rezoning of the subject property at the intersection of Kavanaugh Boulevard and North McKinley Street. Mr. Lester further stated that the development plan shows twelve parking spaces which may be used by a Church in the area when not in use by the Clinic; and that it was his opinion that the Clinic would create less traffic problem than the Apartment Complex proposed for the "D" Apartment zoning. Upon Mr. Toney's request that Dr. Fowler file a Covenant that the property would be used only for the Dental Clinic, Mr. Lester stated that he was certain that this could be provided. Director Bowen then questioned Mr. Lester as _ to whether a replat of the tract proposed for rezoning would not be more practical and a Bill of Assurance filed with the Plat for recording, as to use of the property. Mr. Lester stated that this would involve extra expense to the Petitioner and in his August 5, 1968 - Cont'd. opinion would not be practical. Upon question by Mayor Borchert, Joseph C. Kemp, City Attorney, advised that to date there had been no test'case in the Courts to determine if such a Covenant filed in connection with rezoning cases would be valid, and it was opinion that a Covenant of this kind would not be recognized by the Courts. A review was then had on the zoning in this area, and John L. Taylor, Assistant Director of the Department of Community Development, advised that the Staff had recommended denial of this Tezoning due to the traffic hazard at this intersection and also, that there was at the present time sufficient property in the Forest Heights Shopping area zoned for business usage that had,not been developed; but that the Planning Commission approved the rezoning with the opinion that the "E -1" Quiet Business usage for the Dental Clinic as shown in the development plan would be more appropriate for this corner location and be less disturbing to the neighborhood than the eight -unit Apartment Building which could be constructed under the present "D" Apartment District zoning. Director Steinkamp then stated that if the Board of Directors granted this request for "E -1" Quiet Businesszoning for the subject property, that other property owners in the area should be granted the same if requested. After further discussion, a proposed ordinance was placed on first read- ing to rezone the property at 6323 Kavanaugh Boulevard to "E -1" quiet Business District. There was presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 6323 KAVANAUGH BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND -FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which proposed ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Menefee that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The proposed ordinance was read the second time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The proposed ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, and Hurst - total 3; Noes - Directors Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 4; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared not passed. There was then presented a Zoning Petition from W. C. McMinn, (Z- 2189), for r ,eclassification.of.property7lat ::711:- West..Roosevelt Road, described as all of Block 16, Kimbell-Ts--.South Park Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "C" Two - family District to that of "F" Commercial District. Said Petition was recommended for denial by the Little Rock Planning Commission on July 11,. 1968 at which time the Planning Commission reaffirmed its previous recommendation for rezoning of this property to "E -1" Quiet Business District for the North One -half of the Block, and to "D" Apartment District for the South One -half of said Block, after the application was returned to the Planning Commission by the Board of Directors at its Agenda meeting of June 12, 1968, for reconsideration. Mr. W. C. Minn was August 5, 1968 - Cont'd. then heard, and stated that he was not willing to accept the "E -1" Quiet Business and "D" Apartment District classification for this tract as it would not allow the development as proposed, and for which a demolition permit had been issued for excavation and exterior work, for construction of a small shopping center and office building. Mr. McMinn further stated that this was the former Catholic High School property, which was being proposed for development of an office building with all glass walls, with a twenty -foot set -back on Roosevelt Road, and no ingress or egress on Roosevelt Road to create a traffic hazard,;. and that entrances would be from Gaines and State Streets, with proper garden -type screening to the residential area. Upon question by Director Baldwin, Mr. McMinn stated that the present structure did extend onto both sections of this tract and almost to the property line on Roosevelt Road, and would create a problem if rezoned as recommended by the Planning Commission, and also, a Waiver would have to be granted by the Board of Adjustment on the portion recommended for "D" Apartment District to provide parking required. Director Bowen then questioned Mr. McMinn as to whether he would accept "E -1" Quiet Business District for the West 120 feet of the tract and "F" Commercial District for the East 180 feet of the tract, to prevent expansion of "F" Commercial zoning as recommended by a previous Census Study by the Planning Commission of this area. Mr. McMinn stated that this would be satisfactory with him as it would allow himto continue with the development as proposed; and upon question by Director Steinkamp, Mr. McMinn assured the Board of Directors that the development plan would provide a set -back of 25 feet on Roosevelt Road with no ingress or egress on Roosevelt Road, and also provide adequate screening as previously stated to the residential area. After further discussion, a proposed ordinance to rezone the subject property as requested to "F" Commercial District was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,107 as amended) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,107, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 711 WEST ROOSEVELT ROAD IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE.CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time to rezone said Block 16, Kimbell's South. Park Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to "F" Commercial District as requested by Petitioner. Director Bowen then moved that the ordinance be amended on second reading to provide "F" Commercial District classification for the i East 180 feet of said tract, and "E -1" Quiet Business District classification for the West 120 feet of said tract. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adoptdddby the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee; Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Director Steinkamp then moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be read the second time as amended above, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen,.and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time as amended, Motion was made by Director Hewitt that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being i seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- 1 1 August 5, 1968 - Cont'd. elect. The ordinance was then read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,108, entitled: « %r!''�'AN.ORDINANCE ASSESSING THE VALUE OF BENEFITS TO BE RECEIVED BY THE OWNERS OF EACH OF THE SEVERAL BLOCKS, LOTS AND PARCELS OF LAND WITHIN WATER PIPE LINE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 131 OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which ordinance was read the first time. It was then stated that notice had been dull* pbblished on July 11, 1968 and July 18, 1968 advising that the Assessment of Benefits had been filed in the office of the City Clerk, and that no protests had been received on said Assessments as proposed. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect'. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in- number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, the rules were again sus- pended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Ste bkac¢p total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,109, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ASSESSING THE VALUE OF BENEFITS TO BE RECEIVED BY THE OWNERS OF EACH OF THE SEVERAL BLOCKS, LOTS AND PARCELS OF LAND WITHIN SEWER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 138 OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which ordinance was read the first time. It was stated that said Assessment of Benefits had been duly filed in the office of the City Clerk and that notice thereof had been published on July 11, 1968 and July 18, 1968, and that no protests had been presented to said proposed Assessments. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on secondlreading, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by.unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Baldwin, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, the ordinance was lared passed. There was again presented the Petition from H. L. Garner, et al., August 5, 1968 - Cont'd. representing themselves to be the owners of all property abutting upon a portion of "I" Street, (shown on the Plat of Success Addition as "D" Street); asking the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock to vacate and close the following portion of said street, to -wit: All of the street lying between Blocks 9 and 16, in Success Addition to the City of Little Rock and known as "I" Street, running between Coolidge and Hughes Streets. Public hearing was held on the Petition on July 15, 1968 before the Board of.-Directors at which time the Petition was referred back to the Planning Commission, after the Petitioners failed to agree with the recommendation of the Planning Commission that a ten -foot easement be provided for construction of a sidewalk five feet in width in this Block between Coolidge and Hughes Streets, through this unopened street. Recommendation was made on referral of the Petition back to the Planning Commission for consideration of closing the 1)ortion of "I" Street for a three block area between i Bryant and Hughes Streets and constructing sidewalks through this area for the benefit of school children, with a report back to the Board of Directors on August 5, 1968, at which time the Public Hearing would be continued. Filed at this time was a Request from the Petitioners that this Petition to close that portion of "I" Street between Coolidge and Hughes Streets be withdrawn. John L. Taylor, Assistant Director of the Department of Community Development, then stated that he was con- ferring with members of the School Board and PTA's in this area to determine the feasibility of constructing sidewalks for three blocks between Hughes and Bryant Streets as a future project. Said Petition was then withdrawn from the Agenda as requested by the Petitioners. There was then presented a.Petition from Tom M. Ferstl, et al., representing themselves to be the owners of all property abutting upon a portion.of 31st Street, hereinafter described, asking the Board of Directors to vacate and close the following portion of said street which had never been opened to the public, subject to utility easements reserved to the City of Little Rock and other public utilities for ingress and egress for construction or maintaining public utilities or services now or hereafter placed thereon West 112 Block of 31st Street between South Taylor and South Fillmore Streets (also not existing) Attached to the Petition was a certified copy of the portion of the Plat of C. 0. Brack Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, showing the portion of the street proposed to be closed, together with the lot number of each lot which abuts upon the part of the street to bevacated; and Certificate from the Beach Abstract and Guaranty Company, showing the Petitioners to be the the last owners of record of record of abutting property on said street. (See Resolution No. 49631 setting date for Public Hearing on September 3, 1968). There was presented Resolution No. 4,031, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SETTING THE DATE bF HEARING ON THE PETTTION TO VACATE STREET IN BLOCK 8, C. 0. BRACK ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Steinkamp that the �. resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. st S. 1966 - Cont'd. There was presented a Petition from First Baptist Church, representing itself to be the owner of all lands adjoining a portion of Garfield Street proposed to be closed -and vacated, asking the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to vacate, abandon and close the following portion of Garfield Street; for public use as a street, but subject to easements now in effect, if any, for utility lines: Garfield Street between Evergreen Street (formerly "K" Street) and "J Street in the City of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas. ttached to the Petition was a Plat showing the portion of said street proposed to closed. (See Resolution No. 4,032 setting date of Public Hearing on Petition for tember 3, 1968) There was presented Resolution No. 4,032, entitled: A RESOLUTION FIXING A DATE FOR HEARING ON A PETITION TO VACATE, ABANDON AND CLOSE GARFIELD STREET BETWEEN EVERGREEN STREET (FORMERLY "K" STREET) AND "J" STREET IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; ' which resolution was read in full. Director Steinkamp moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution.was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; oes - none; Absent - none. There was then presented a Petition from Lyman Lamb Company, representing themselves to be the owners of all property abutting upon the alleys North and East of of Block 31, C. 0. Brack's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; asking the Board of Directors to vacate and abandon said alleys as described above, which alleys had not been used by the public for the past ten years . Attached to the Petition was a photostatic copy of the Plat of Brack's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, showing the alleys proposed to be closed, together with a Certificate from Little Rock Abstract Company certifying that the Petitioners are the owners of the affected property. (See Resolution No. 4,033 setting date for Public Hearing on Petition for September 3, 1968) Resolution No. 4,033 was presented, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE PETITION TO VACATE THE ALLEYS NORTH AND ST OF BLOCK 31, C. 0. BRACKIS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which resolution was read in full; -and upon motion of Director Steinkamp, seconded by Director Menefee, the - resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: yes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. A Petition was presented from the Little Rock Boys Club, et al., epresenting themselves to be the owners of all property abutting upon the alley in lock 7, Callawayts Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; asking the Board if Directors to vacate, abandon and close the alley as described avove, which alley _ ' as not been used by the public for a period of ten years. Attached thereto was a hotostatic copy of the Plat of Callaway's Addition to the City of Little Rock, (Arkansas, showing the alley proposed ;to be vacated, together with a Certtifidate from Little Rock Abstract Company certifying that the Petitioners are the owners of the property affected. (See ResolutgpjNo. 4,034 setting date for Public Hearing August 5, 1968 - Cont'd. IIIIIII on September 3, 1968). Resolution No. 4,034 was then presented, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLEE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE PETITION TO VACATE THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 7 OF CALLAWAY'S AADDITION TO THE'CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS;. which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Steinkamp that the solution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. A roll call s had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - ctors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was then presented a Petition from Samuel L. Raines, representing to be the owner of all property abutting upon an alley proposed to be closed in Block 1, Ratterree's Forest Park Highlands Addition to the City of Little Rock, kansas, which has not been used by the public generally for a period of 57 years, king the Board of Directors to vacate, abandon and close said alley, subject to existing water line easement and other existing utility or sewer easements, if y, over and through the alley described as follows: That portion of an alley extending from the West line (extended northerly) of Lot 10, Block 1, Ratterree's Forest Park Highlands Addition to the _ City of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, Easterly 150 feet more or less, to the East line (extended Northerly) of Lot 12, Block.l, Ratterree's Forest Park Highlands Addition to the City of Little Rock, except any portion thereof recently dedicated or being dedicated as Bryant Street. ttached to the Petition was a Certified copy of the portion of the Plat of atterree's Forest Park Highlands Addition showing the alley proposed to be closed, ogether with a Certificate from Beach Abstract and Guaranty Company, certifying hat the Petitioner was the apparent owner of record of all abutting property to the lley to be closed. (See Resolution No. 4,035 setting date for Public Hearing on etition for September 3, 1968) There was presented Resolution No. 4,035, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, , SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE PETITION TO VACATE PART OF THE ALLEY BLOCK 1, RATTERREE'S FOREST PARK HIGHLANDS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; ch resolution was read in full. Director Steinkamp moved that the resolution be d, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and the resolution was d by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, rst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Mr. Sanford Wilbourn of Garver and Garver, Engineers, then reviewed a onstruction and Plan Report on the 1965 Street Improvement Program in the City of ittle Rock, showing various phases of construction progressing as scheduled on the idening of West Markham Street and West 12th Street projects, and the construction f the 65th Street project. Mr. Wilbourn advised that the Permit from Missouri acific Railroad Company for access to their property for the 65th Street project ad not yet been received, but that officials of the Railroad Company had assured im that it would be forwarded immediately. After further discussion, upon motion f Director Steinkamp, seconded by Director Hewitt, said Report was received and led. IIIIIII August 52 1968 - Cont'd. There was presented Resolution No. 4,0362 entitled: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DEDI-CATIONDEED FROM REAL PROPERTIES, INC OF CERTAIN PROPERTY SITUATED IN PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS TO BE USED AS RIGHT - OF -WAY FOR 65TH STREET; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Baldwin moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-- Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was then presented a Final Report on Curb and Gutter Improvement District No. 429, Street Improvement District No. 430, and Street Improvement District No. 344, showing the Districts to be paid out and no outstanding indebted- ness, and requesting that the Improvement Districts be dissolved. Upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Steinkamp, said Reports were referred to the City Manager for review, prior to being received and filed by the Board of Directors. The Comparative Statement of Income Report from the Little Rock Municipal Water Works was presented for the month of June, 1968, showing Operations Statement, Number of Customers by Classification, Statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements; together with Status of Cash Report and Charges to Capital Accounts. Upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Menefee,.said Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was then presented a Petition signed by all all abutting property owners on Cloudcroft Circle in Pleasant Valley Addition to the City of Little Rock, re_que:s:tngi:;that the name of this street be changed from Cloudcroft Circle to Pinehurst Circle. The Little Rock Planning Commission had approved the change in nameeof the street, subject to a provision that the property owners pay for the cost of street markers as recommended by the Board of Directors at an Agenda meeting. (See Resolution No. 4)037) Resolution No. 4,037 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION CHANGING THE NAME OF CLOUDCROFT CIRCLE TO PINEHURST CIRCLE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Menefee, that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,038, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE CONTRACT FOR CERTAIN EQUIPMENT TO BE USED BY THE PARKING METER DIVISION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: 2 3 -wheel motorcycles). Said resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Steinkamp, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. A Request was then presented for approval of the following specifications: August 5, 1968 - Conttd. - (a) Hydraulic Aerial Platform for Traffic Department (b) Approval of development plans and electrical specifications for lighting the baseball field tennis court at Kanis Park (c) Approval of development plans and electrical specifications for lighting the softball field at West End Park (36th and Potter) (d) Painting the wood exterior at the Museum. Director Menefee moved that the above specifications be approved, and the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids. This motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,110, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING -THE SUM OF $1009847.00 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN CERTAIN PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE EXPENSE AND ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT; AMENDING THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF LITTEE ROCK PROVIDED FOR BY ORDINANCE NO. 11,993; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by. Director Steinkamp, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Menefee that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There was presented an Optional Additional Facilities Rider Rate Schedule M12, as filed with the Arkansas Public Service Commission for approval, by the Arkansas Power and Light Company. Mr. Roy Hogan, Local Manager of Arkansas Power and Light Company, advised members of the Board of Directors that this provided anew optional service to Commercial and Industrial customers whereby they could be billed on one meter, and does not replace or supersede any existing rate schedule. Upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Baldwin, said Schedule was received and filed. There was presented Resolution No. 49039, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY CONCERNING CERTAIN SEWER CONSTRUCTION UPON RAILROAD PROPERTY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Area of Lincoln Avenue Overpass). Said resolution was read in full. Director i Bowen moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert,% Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. c, L67 August 5, 1968 - Cont'd. i Resolution No. 4,040 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF LITTLE i ROCK, ARKANSAS, TO EXECUTE A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY CONCERNING CERTAIN SEWER CONSTRUCTION UPON PROPERTY OWNED BY THE UNITED STATES NEAR DAM NO. 7; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Menefee, seconded by Director Baldwin, that the resolution be adopted. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was Presented Resolution No. 4,041, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR ALTERATION OF CERTAIN WATERWORKS FACILITIES AND ALSO AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A WATER PIPE LINE AGREEMENT SUBORDINIZATION AGREEMENT IN FAVOR OF THE GOVERNMENT; which resolution was read in full. Director Baldwin moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,111, entitled: i AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 39 -79, 39 -100, 39 -101, 39 -102, 39 -103, AND 39 -104 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK BY AMENDING CERTAIN SUB - SECTIONS TO EACH OF THE NUMBERED SECTIONS; ALL PERTAINING TO PARKING TER RATES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read.the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be was suspended and the ordinance be-placed on second reading, which motion /seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of irectors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion ' as made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be laced on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and . as adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being even in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. he ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken pon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - irectors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - otal 7; Noes - none; Absent- none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared assed. Ordinance No. 12,112 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE MONTHLY RENTALS CHARGE FOR CERTAIN OFF- STREET PARKING FACILITIES OWNED OR UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; hich ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Menefee that rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was she econded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the hoard Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and II III II August 5, 1968 - Cont'd. by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Hurst, seconded by Director Hewitt, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. I III There was presented Ordinance No. 12.,113, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 15 -3 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, PERTAINING TO DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION FEES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Hurst that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Hurst, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen,_ Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10 -45 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO MAINTENANCE CHARGES AT OAKLAND CEMETERY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which proposed ordinance was read the first time. Upon question by Director Steinkamp, Joseph C. Kemp, City Attorney, advised that he had prepared this ordinance ' at the request of members of the' °Oakland Cemetery Commission. Director Steinkamp then recommended that the City Manager contact members of the Oakland Cemetery Commission to have a member present at the next Agenda meeting to discuss the proposed increase. Director Steinkamp then moved that the ordinance remain on the Calendar for second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board.of Directors present. There was then presentedi.Ordinance No..12,114, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 -24 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, SAME PROVIDING FOR DISABILITY RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR NON- UNIFORMED EMPLOYEES; REPEALING SECTION 34 -4 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Upon question by Director Steinkamp, City Manager Clifford O'Key advised that this was recommended by him to clarify the present disability benefits for non - uniformed employees until a more adequate disability retirement was provided by the Cityi and whereby the City would ,pay 'the amount of disability retirement pension for the period of time specified under present regulations, less the disability retirement payable by Mutual of New York and under Federal Social Security provisions. Director Hewitt moved that the rules 1968 - Cont'd. be suspended and the ordinance as read be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the embers of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. tion was made by Director Menefee, that the rules again be suspended and the dinance placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director urst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors resent, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of irectors- elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No ote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as ollows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and teinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was eclared passed. There was then presented a Petition from Black and White Cab Company, for an increase in fares applicable to taxicab trips originating at Adams Field and erminating.at.points within the City of Little Rock; seeking a fare of $1.50 for one passenger and $0.50 for each additional passenger from the Airport to the downtown area with the regular zone rate applied to this rate for all other destinations; and that a public hearing be held on this proposed increase in rates. (See Resolution o. 4,042 setting date for Public Hearing) There was presented Resolution No. 4,042, entitled:- A RESOLUTION SETTING THE DATE FOR A PPUBUIC HEARING ON THE PETITION OF & WHI.TE CAB COMPANY FOR A CHANGE IN THE RATES OF FARE FOR TRIPS ORIGINATING T THE LITTLE ROCK MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AND TERMINATING AT POINTS WITHIN THE CITY OF TTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; ch resolution was read in full. Director Menefee moved that the resolution be ted, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt. A roll call was had on the lotion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors owen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Resolution No. 4,043 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF A PROPOSED FOR GRANT TO DEVELOP LAND FOR OPEN -SPACE PURPOSES AND KNOWN AS WEST END PARK; FOR OTHER PURPOSES; hich resolution was read in full. Upon motion of Director Bowen,-seconded by irector Baldwin, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - irectors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - otal 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented Resolution No. 4,044, entitled: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE U. S. CORPS OF ENGINEERS TO FILL THE AREA BETWEEN THE SOUTH BANK OF THE ARKANSAS RIVER AND THE PROPOSED REVETMENT PLANNED FOR THE RIVER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Plans by City for Scenic Overlook along Arkansas River from the Historic "Little Rock' East of the Missouri Pacific Railroad Bridge, West to Big Rock Stone and Material Company property, in 0onjunction with Corps of Engineers proposed Revetment and plans by City for development of Park area along Riverfront) Said resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Steinkamp, seconded by August 5, 1968 - Cont'd. i Director Hewitt, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Director Steinkamp then requested that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the City Beautiful Commission. There was presented Resolution No. 4,0451 entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MRS. TATE ROBERTS AS A MEMBER OF THE CITY BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LITTEE ROCK TO FILL THE VACANCY CREATED BY THE RESIGNATION OF MRS. CLARK HOWARD; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Menefee, that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Resolution No. 4,046 was presented,,entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING DAIL C. ADCOCK AS A MEMBER OF THE LITTLE ROCK AUDITORIUM COMMISSION TO FILL THE VACANCY CREATED BY THE DEATH OF MR. E. E. BEAUMONT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Baldwin moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. I In connection with the adoption of Resolution No. 41046, Director Steinkamp requested the City Manager to have a resolution prepared in recognition of the long service rendered by Mr. E. E. Beaumont as a member of the Little Rock Auditorium Commission for the next regular Agenda of the Board of Directors and that a letter be forwarded to members of the Auditorium Commission regarding the placing of an appropriate plaque in the Auditorium in memory of Mr. Beaumont. City Manager Clifford O'Key then advised members of the Board of Directors , that he had been requested by the Tollway Authority of the City of Little Rock, for action by the Board of Directors whereby the City would pledge an amount up to $100,000.00 for a feasibility and traffic study on a proposal to build the East - West Expressway as a Toll Road, with Bonds to be issued for the cost of said Toll Road, and said Bonds to be paid from Toll charges; and that if the project was found to be feasible, the City would be reimbursed from the Bond sale. Mr. O'Key further advised that he had -told the members of the Toll Authority that the City was "hard pressed" for funds at this time. Director Steinkamp stated thhat in his opinion the City had no choice in the matter as the City does not have sufficient funds to complete acquisition of right -of -way for the East -West Expressway which is being constructed by the Arkansas State Highway Department. City Attorney Joseph C. Kemp, then stated that a test case was being considered to determine if Bonds could be issued for this purpose, and possibly the Board of Directors might wish to delay any commitment by the City until this determination had been made. After fur ther discussion, pirector Steinkamp requested that a resolution to commit the City to provide funds up to $100,000.00 for this study be presented for consideration by the Board of Directors. (See Resolution No. 4,047) August 5, 1968 - Cont'd. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,047, entitled: A RESOLUTION COMMITTING THE CITY OF LITTEE ROCK TO PROVIDE FUNDS UP TO $100,000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING ENGINEERING FEES AS NEEDED IN PROVIDING FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF THE TOLL AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; . which resolution was read in full. Director Menefee moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp. A roll call was had on the motion, and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Bowen, the Board of Directors recessed at 9:25 o'clock p.m. until Tuesday, August 13, 1968 at 2:00 o'clock p.m. for the purpose of accepting bids for the sale.of the proposed #,000,000.00 Airport Improvement Bonds and additional $1,095,000.00 Port Development Bonds. ATTEST:� ?/ f APPROVED: City Clerk Ma or Board of Directors' Ehamber Little Rock, Arkansas ' August 13, 1968 - 2:00 P.M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in reconvened session from August 5, 1968 with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Paulinb G. Beeson, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Absent - none. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: Mayor Borchert then announced that this was the time and place for the opening of sealed Bids on the proposed Sale of $3,000,000.00 City of Little Rock General Obligation Airport Improvement Bonds; and $1,095,000.00 City of Little Rock General Obligation Port Development Bonds, Series 1968, subject to the provisions and in accordance with the terms of the Official Notice of Sale of said Bonds as duly published. The following Bids having been received and there being no other Bids presented at this time, Mayor Borchert declared that the time for filing of Bids was closed and requested E. Jack Murphy, Director of Finance, to proceed with the opening and reading of said Bids, as follows: For $3,000,000.00 City of Little Rock General Obligation Airport Improvement Bonds: August 13, 1968 - Cont'd. Halsey, Stuart & Co., Inc., Sullivan, Trulock & DillinghamInc. and Associates: Aggregate amount of interest upon all of Bonds from August 1, 1968, until their respective maturities, $2,074,226.25, Less Premium of $300.00, with Net -Interest Cost of $2,073,926.25, and Average Annual Interest Cost of 4.11411/. _ First National Bank of Memphis, and Associates, T. J. Raney & Sons, Little Rock; Stephens, Inc., Little Rock; Equitable Securities, Morton & Co., Incorporated, Nashville, Tennessee; Mercantile National Bank at Dallas; Mercantile Trust Company,NA, St. Louis, Missouri; and Hill, Crawford & Lanford, Inc., Little Rock: Aggregate amount of interest upon all of the Bonds from August 1, 1968, until their respective maturities @2,047,250-00, No Premium, with Average Annual Interest Cost of 4.0611981%. For $1,095,000.00 City of Little Rock General Obligation Port Development Bonds: Powell & Satterfield, Inc.; W. H. Satterfield & Company, Inc.; Simmons First National Bank of Pine Bluff: Aggregate amount of interest upon all of the Bonds from July 1, 1968, until their respective maturities $740,065.00, No Premium, with Average Annual Interest Cost of 4.4552706%• First National Bank of Memphis & Associates, T. J. Raney & Sons, Little Rock; Stephens, Inc., Little Rock; Equitable Securities, Morton & Co., Incorporated, Nashville, Tennessee; Mercantile National Bank at Dallas; Mercantile Trust Company, NA, St. Louis, Missouri; and Hill, Crawford & Lanford, Inc., Little Rock: Aggregate amount of interest upon all of the Bonds from July 1, 1968, until their respective maturities $672,950.00, No Premium, with Average Annual Interest Cost of 4.0512 %. Upon completion of opening and reading of the Bids, and it being stated that said Bids received did conform to the official Notice of Sale, City Manager O'Key recommended that the Board of Directors recess to determine the lowest and best Bid offered upon tabulation by Jack Murphy, Director of Finance. Motion was then made by Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Steinkamp, that the Board of Directors recess to determine the lowest and best Bid. This motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present; and upon completion of the tabulation , the Board of Directors reconvened with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Pauline G. Beeson, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Absent - none. Mr. O'Key then announced that the Bid of First National Bank of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee, and Associates, had been determined to be the lowest and best Bid at an Average Annual Interest Cost of 4.0611981 per cent for the $3,000,000.00 Airport Improvement Bonds ; and that of First National Bank of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee, and Associates, had also been determined to be the lowest and best Bid on the $1,095,000.00 Port Development Bonds, Series 1968, at an Average Annual Interest of 4.0512 per cent. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,048, entitled: AWARDING A RESOLUTION /TO PURCHASERS THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK , ARKANSAS GENERAL OBLIGATION AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT BONDS, DATED FEBRUARY 1, 1968, IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $3,0002000.00; which resolution was read in full. Director Menefee moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded.by Director Baldirin. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Resolution No. 4,049 was then presented, entitled: i A RESOLUTION AWARDING TO PURCHASERS THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS j GENERAL OBLIGATION (PORT DEVELOPMENT) BONDS, SERIES 1966, DATED JULY It 1968s IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $1,095,000.00; 1 I I I i l t 1968 - Cont'd. which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Steinkamp that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,050, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT ON BIDS FOR ONE PICK -UP TRUCK- AND -TWO GARBAGE TRUCKS TO BE USED BY THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. A roll call was had on the - motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes -.none; Absent - none. Mayor-Borchert then introduced Mr. Robert Doubleday, General Manager of Station KATV, Channel 7, who stated that he represented the local news media, including television, radio, and-the press. Mr. Doubleday presented a proposal that the City of Little Rock through its Board of Directors, establish a "Rumor Central" control within the community in order that the public may check rumors to learn the true facts; citing the recent racial disturbances in the City of Little Rock. Mr. Doubleday stated-that such rumor control centers had been effective in other cities, such as Chicago and Detroit, where racial disturbances had occurred, eby a citizen could dial a well publicized telephone number and receive information on a reported rumor, or the investigator would call back when a termination had been made of the facts concerning the rumor; and he recommended that such a rumor control central Board be compmsed of Chiefs of Police'and Mayors of Little Rock, North Little Rock, and Jacksonville, the Sheriff of Pulaski County, and any other citizen desired. After further discussion, The Board of Directors ' requested City Manager Clifford O'Key to consult with Police.Chief R. E. Brians of-the City of Little Rock; the Mayors and Chiefs of Police of North Little Rock and Jacksonville, and the Sheriff of Pulaski County, and possibly the Rumor Control of Chicago, and to report back to the Board of Directors on this proposal. There being no further business presented, upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Menefee, the Board of Directors recessed at 2:55 o'clock P.M. subject to call by the Mayor. TTEST: ._070 / City Clerk APPROVED: 4,ayo _r Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas August 15, 1968 - 10:30 A.M. The Board of.Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in r session from August 13, 1968 upon call by the Mayor, with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Pauline G. Beeson, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Absent - none. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: There was presented Resolution No. 4,051, entitled: A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO IMMEDIATELY FILE SUIT FOR DECLARATORY JUDGMENT TEMPORARY INJUNCTION PERTAINING TO THE DEMOTION OF J. B. YANCEY IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND HIS ATTEMPTED APPEAL; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which was read in full. Joseph C. Kemp, City Attorney, advised members of the Board of Directors that the purpose of this_Resolution was to prevent J. B. Yancey from appealing to the Civil Service Commission his demotion from Sergeant to Patrolman for the second time, on- August 5, 1968 by Chief of Police R. E. Brians of the Little Rock Police Department, until such time as the Court would determine whether the Chief of Police as head of the Department has the authority to demote an officer after -being certified for promotion by the Civil Service Commission, or if the Civil Service Commission has the authority to promote or demote an officer. Upon question by members of the Board of Directors, Mr. Kemp stated that he had papers prepared for filing with the Court if the Board adopted this Resolution; and that the Civil Service Commission aware of what Court action was being considered by the Board of Directors. Director Hewitt moved that the Resolution as read be adopted, which motion was seconded by Menefee. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, tt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Mayor Borchert then presented the following Statement of Policy of the Board of Directors pertaining to appointed Boards and Commissions by the Board of Directors: "It has become apparent and necessary that the Little Rock Board of Directors make an official declaration as to the proper role of its appointed boards and commissions and their proper relationship with City administrative departments. It is the declared policy of the Board of Directors: (1) That responsibility for the conduct of day -to -day affairs of all this City's administrative agencies, with the exception of the Departments of Library, Water, Sewer and Airport, is the function of the duly appointed City Manager. (2) That the role of the Civil Service Commission is limited to testing, certifying, and examining of applicants for vacancies in positions that have been created by the Board of Directors. (3) The Civil Service Commission shall conduct examinations for promotions where vacancies occur in those positions that are specifically covered under the provisions of this State's Civil Service Statutes. (4) The Civil Service Commission shall hear appeals of individual employees of this City when such appeal has been handled through proper channels. It should be clearly understood that the chain of command in this City's administration under the City Manager form of government is from all agency employees to the appointed head of the department to the City Manager and ultimately to the Board of Directors. No appointed advisory agency nor individual agency nor individual members thereof has authority to give direction to any City employee except through the City Manager. No member of the Civil Service Commission-is authorized nor empowered by the Board of Directors, nor by State Statute, to direct the action of an individual police officer nor any other City employee. Only after a vote, duly authorized,,by the Civil Service Commission shall any member of that body have authority to carry on investigative 1 I 1 1968 - Cont'd. work with an employee or department. Such other action is specifically prohibited by this Board of Directors. Any contact with agency personnel must be through the Board of Directors to the City Manager to the Department Head. Conversely, no City:employee shall present a grievance to the Civil Service Commission without first having presented such grievance to the Department Head and City Manager for possible solution. This Board reiterates its support for the principle of hiring on the basis of merit and without discrimination, and the promotion in accordance with merit and job performance. It is specifically implied that under this form of government, authorization and responsibility for the operation of the adminis- trative departments is placed in the-office of the City Manager. Any action of an appointive Board or Commission, or individual member thereof, related to the operation of a City department under his jurisdiction must be channeled through the City Manager's office." S - Martin Borchert, Mayor Victor Menefee, Asst. Mayor E. A. Bowen, Jr., Director Warren Baldwin, Jr., Director Joseph B. Hurst, Director James F. Hewitt, Director • William F. Steinkamp, Director Borchert then stated that this Policy Statement had not been made known to anyone but the members of the Board of Directors prior to this meeting. Said Policy Statement then filed with the City Clerk for record. There being no further business presented, upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Menefee, the Board of Directors recessed at 10:55 A.M. subject to 1 by the Mayor. ✓J� y ,� J APPROVED City Clerk Mayor a Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas August 19, 1968 - 7:30 P.M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in reconvened session from August 15, 1968, with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Jane Czech, Assistant City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Absent - none. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following pro- ceedings were had: Mayor Borchert announced that there had been no matters to be taken up prior to the regular meeting of the Board of Directors on this date, and that a motion was in order to adjourn the previous meeting of August 5, 1968, as reconvened on August 13, 1968. Motion was then made by Director Baldwin that the meeting be adjourned to the regular meeting of August 19, 1968. This motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and the Board of Directors.adjourned at 7:35 o'clock P.M. to the regular meeting immediate following. ATTEST: ^G 0 _ APPROVED: ✓ ,City Clerk Mayor Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas August 19, 1968 - 7:35 P.M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Jane Czech, Assistant City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Absent - none. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following pro- ceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Director Hewitt. The reading of the minutes of the previous meetings of August 5, 1968 and onvened meetings of August 13, 1968 and August 15, 1968, was dispensed with and said es were approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Direct motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Menefee, by unanimous vote of the s of the Board of Directors present. The following Zoning Petitions as approved by the Little Rock Planning Com- ssion August 1, 1968 were then presented: Z -1516 Petition from John D. Toney, Agent, for reclassification of Lots 1 - Arbor Cove Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "E -1 -A" Home, Lodging and Undertaking District to that of "F" Commercial District. Z -2185 Petition by Little Rock Planning Commission for reclassification of a of Lot 8, Block 5, Auten and Moss Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, 'r L August 19, 1968 - Cont'd. (Kavanaugh and`-Oak Street); from the present "F" Commercial District to that of "D" Apartment District. (See Petition for detailed descriptilon). There being no protests presented to the rezoning of the properties as described above, an ordinance to rezone said properties was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,115) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,115, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Lots 1 - 14, Arbor'Cove Addition; Part Lot 8, Block 5, Auten and Moss Addition) Said ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Menefee that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote.of the members of the Board of Directors present, being tt _ seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - .total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,116, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE.OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING AND IMPROVING THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN AIRPORT TERMINAL AND AN AIR FREIGHT BUILDING AND RELATED FACILITIES; LEVYING A TAX SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS; PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded" by Director, Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Menefee that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; 'Absent - none. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. The emergency section, being Section 18 of Ordinance No. 12,116, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING AND IMPROVING THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT BY THE CONSTRUCTION August 19, 1968 - Cont'd. OF AN AIRPORT TERMINAL AND AN AIR FREIGHT BUILDING AND RELATED FACILI..TIES .:LEVYING A TAX SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS; PRESCRIBIING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY "; was read, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,117, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, GENERAL OBLIGATION (PORT DEVELOPMENT) BONDS, SERIES 1968, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF AMENDMENT NO. 49 TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, AND EQUIPPING OF IMPROVEMENTS DESCRIBED IN THE ORDINANCE; LEVYING A TAX AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDS; PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; which ordinance was read the first time. .Director Hewitt moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Director Hurst moved that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded' %by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members -of the Board of- Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the third and last time, and the Aye and No•vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. The emergency section, being Section 15 of Ordinance No. 122117 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, GENERAL OBLIGATION (PORT DEVELOPMENT)•BONDS, SERIES 1968, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF AMENDMENT NO. 49 TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS, AUTHORIZING THE AQD11Pt1NGG2 CONSTRUCTING, AND EQUIPPING OF IMPROVEMENTS DESCRIBED IN THE ORDINANCE; LEVYING A TAX AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDS; PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY;" was read, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was then presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTIONS (45) AND (46) OF SECTION 43.1 AND SUBSECTIONS (G) (d), AND (H) OF SECTION 43.21 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK PERTAINING TO PARKING AREAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which proposed ordinance was read the first time, havmgg been substituted for a previous ordinance which was read the first time on April -1, 1,968 and was referred back to the Little Rock Planning Commission for further study. A discussion was had on various provisions of the proposed ordinance, and it was stated by Mr. Louis Barber and Mr. Don Bailey of the Department of Community Development, that parking August 19, 1968 - Cont'd. in driveways in residential areas would not be affected by this ordinance, that parking in yard space other than a driveway would be restricted as it now.is under ' present regulations; and that a minimum of four foot screening or fencing where a parking area adjoins a lot in a residential area was recommended due to the fact that the terrain might.differ in some areas. Director Baldwin moved that the proposed ordinance remain on the Calendar for second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was presented a Petition from John A. Riggs, Jr., John A. Riggs, Jr. and John A. Riggs, III, Trustees, representing themselves to be the owners of all abutting property adjacent to an alley in Block 9, Pope's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; asking the Board of Directors to abandon and close the following portion of said alley: The portion of the alley between Lots 11, 12 -and South 29 feet of Lot 10, and Lots 1, 2 and the South 29 feet of Lot 3, of Block 9, Pope's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas. Attached to the Petition was a certified copy of the Plat of Pope's Addition to the City of•Little Rock, Arkansas, together with a strip map by the Arkansas Highway Department showing Block 9, Pope's Addition and the alley proposed to be closed, and Certificate from Beach Abstract and Guaranty Company stating that the Petitioners were owners of record of abutting property to the alley proposed to be closed. (See Resolution No. 4,052 setting date for Public Hearing on Petition on September 16,1968) There was presented Resolution No. 4,052, entitled: A RESOLUTION FIXING A DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CLOSING OF AN ALLEY BETWEEN LOTS 11, 12, AND THE SOUTH 29 FEET OF LOT 10, ON THE ONE HHAND, AND LOTS 1, . AND THE SOUTH 29 FEET OF LOT 3, ON THE OTHER HAND, ALL IN BLOCK 9, POPE'S ADDITION 0 THE CITY OF LITTEE ROCK; PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE;OA'ND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which res61uti6b was read in full. Director Baldwin moved that the resolution be ;adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was had on the i motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; oes - none; Absent - none. The Annual Report of the Little Rock Civil Servide Commission for the year 967 was presented, and upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Hewitt, aid Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of rectors present. There was presented the Final Report of Curb and Gutter Improvement District `l o. 429 of Little Rock, Arkansas, filed by Townsend and Townsent, Attorneys for the I indebtedness, istrict; showing that all Bonds had been paid in full, and there is no outstanding there are no delinquent assessments and the District has no remaining lssets. Upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Baldwin, said Report as received and filed and the District declared dissolved, by unanimous vote of the embers of the Board of Directors present. The final Report of Street Improvement District No. 430 was presented, as filed Iy Townsend and Townsend, Attorneys for the District, showing that all Bonds had been Iaid in full and there is no outstanding indebtedness, there are no delinquent assess - lents which have not been cancelled, and the District has no remaining assets. i August 19, 1968 - Cont'd. Director Hewitt moved that the Final Report be received and filed, and the District be dissolved, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by i�unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was presented the Final Report of Street Improvement District No. 344 of Little Rock, Arkansas, as filed by the remaining Commissioner, Mr. Gordon H. Campbell; showing that all Bonds had been paid in full, there are no delinquent assessments, and requesting that the District be dissolved and the remaining Commissioner be discharged. Upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Baldwin, said Final Report was received and filed, and the District declared dissolved and the remaining Commissioner discharge, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The Final Report of Curb and Gutter Improvement District No. 446 of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, as filed by the remaining Commissioners in said District, was presented, showing that all outstanding indebtedness and obligations. including all Bonds issued,' together with interest, had been paid. Filed in connectio therewith, was a copy of a Petition and Court Order of Pulaski County, Arkansas, accepting and approving the Petition that the that the District be dissolved and the Commissioners discharged; with disbursement to the City of Little Rock, Arkansaai; of funds remaining due to the inability of locating certain property owners within the District who may be entitled to receive refunds; with said payment to be used for the purpose of maintenance of improvements in the District. Director Hewitt then moved that the Final Report be received and filed, the Commissioners discharged and the District be dissolved., and that the City accept a Check in the amount of $106.13 representing remaining funds to be accounted for in this District. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The Final Report of Street Improvement District No. 447 of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, was presented as filed by the Commissioners of said District, showing that all outstanding indebtedness and obligations had been paid, including all Bonds issued, together with interest, Filed in connection therewith was a copy of a Petition and Court Order of Pulaski County, Arkansas, accepting and approving the Petition for the District to be dissolved and the Commissioners discharged; with disbursement to the City of Little Rock of funds remaining due to the inability to locate certain property owners within the District who may be entitled to receive refunds, to be used for maintenance of improvements within.the District. Motion was then made by Director Hewitt that the Final.Report be received and filed, the Commissioners discharged and the District dissolved; and that the City accept a check in the amount of $97.94 representing remaining funds to be accounted for In this District. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by I unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. Mayor Borchert then announced that this was the time and place for a Public Hearing on a Petition from Black and White Cab Company, for an increase in fares- applicable to taxi trips originating at Adams Field and terminating within , the downtown area in the City of Little Rock; asking an increase to $1.50 for one passenger, and $0.50 for each additional passenger, with the regular zone rates applied to this rate for all other designations. Public hearing on the Petition was set by Resolution No. 4,042 of the Board of Directors; and Mayor Borchert r st 19. 1968 - Cont'd. xtended the courtesy of the floor to anyone present desiring to be heard thereon. r. John Hall, representing Black and White Cab Company, stated that this increase ould be from $1.15 for one persons to $1.50 for,one person for trips originating t the Municipal Airport and terminating in the downtown area; and an increase from an Cents for each additional passenger to Fifty Cents. Mr. Hall further stated that ost of the trips from this point were only for one passenger, and that an increase as needed to offset a Twenty -five Cent gate charge at the Airport. Mr. Fred Andres, member of the Little Rock Airport Commission, and also President of Dixie Cab and Cab Companies, was also heard, and stated that he was not a proponent or onent of this request; but said that he felt this request for an increase in these ares was reasonable; and that the Airport Commission needed the revenue from the s' wenty -five Cent gate charge to provide some improvements at the Airport. Upon stion by members of ,the Board of Directors, Mr. Andres advised that the downtown a of Zone One was bounded by Rector Street to the East, west to Cross Street, from the Arkansas River South to 8th Street. Director Baldwin then stated that his opinion this increase would penalize families coming into the City, and that itional passengers who might not desire being taken into the downtown area before iving at their destination. Mr. Hall then stated that normally a passenger g to go direct to the downtown area was taken as one passenger, eliminating a t at the Airport to load additional passengers; and that these proposed rates comparable with rates in other Cities where the Airport was not a great distance rom the downtown area. After further discussion, an Ordinance setting out the ed rates was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,118) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,118, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23 -13 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE TY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, BY ADDING SUBSECTION Q #_L #.Q; PROVIDING FOR CHARGES THE RATES OF FARE FOR TRIPS ORIGINATING AT THE LITTLE ROCK MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AND AT POINTS WITHIN ZONE ONE (1) IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK,; AND FOR THER PURPOSES; ich ordinance was read the first time. Director Steinkamp moved that the rules be spended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by rector Menefee, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of rectors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the and of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was de by Director Menefee that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp, and s adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being ven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - rectors Bowen, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; s - Director Baldwin - total 1; Absent - none. Whereupon, the ordinance was clared passed. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,119, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUME OF $6,500.00 FROM THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE THE STREET FUND TO BUDGET ACCOUNT 488 -4.09 - MAINTENANCE OF PARKING METERS FOR PURPOSE OF PURCHASING CERTAIN EQUIPMENT TO BE USED BY THE PARKING METER DIVISION August 19, 1968 - Cont'd. OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the-rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors -ebct, upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Bowen, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes = Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Resolution No: 4,053, entitled: ' A RESOLUTION GRANTING TO A. D. HORTON DISABILITY RETIREMENT BENEFITS UNDER SECTION 2 -24 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Equipment Operator II in Public Works Division). Said resolution was read in full. Filed in connection therewith were supporting papers recommending dis- ability retirement for A. D. Horton, Equipment Operator II in the Public Works Department, from the Director of Public Works, Dr. N. W. Riegler; Jr., and Dr. Sam Kuykendall, personal Physicians, and Dr. Mason G. Lawson, Public Health Director for the City of Little Rock; together with a Certification from the Civil Service Director showing period of employment of A. D. Horton with the City May 12, 1950 to December 15, 1967, a period of 17 years, 7 months, and -3 days on -a permanent basis. Director Hewitt then moved that the resolution as read be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Mayor Borchert then presented the following letter of resignation from City Manager Clifford W. O'Key: "The City of Little Rock, Arkansas Clifford W. O'Key City Manager CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED TO: The Mayor and Board of Directors FROM: Clifford W. O'Key, City Manager SUBJECT: Resignation DATE: August 15, 1968 Accept my resignation as City Manager of this.Ci:ty effective: alt; the pleasure of the Board of Directorg but in nv case, later than October 15, 1968." Director Baldwin moved that the resignation be accepted. This motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - 1 I 1 83 August 19, 1968 - Contid. Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes _ none; Absent - none. Director Hurst was excused. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,120, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $86.14 FROM THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING TO POLICE OFFICER J. B. YANCEY THE DIFFERENCE IN SALARY BETWEEN THAT OF PATROLMAN AND SERGEANT, FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING APRIL 25, 1968 THROUGH AUGUST . 5, 1968; AND FOR-OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Hewitt that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the mem- bers of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six-in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon i ' otion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Steinkamp, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. Ordinance No. 12,121 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN SUB - SECTIONS OF SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1,993 SAME BEING THE BUDGET ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK FOR THE YEAR 1968; ROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL AND APPROPRIATIONS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; i (Re: Purchasing Department and Print Shop). Said ordinance was read the first time. Director Hewitt moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp, and was adopted by i Ind nanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance 1 as read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director ,Hewitt, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last lime. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance lass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - otal 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 4,054, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO CONTINUE HAYING TO THE CIVITAN CLUB OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK THE PROCEEDS RECEIVED BY THE FROM THE OPERATION OF THE TRAIN AT THE CITY ZOO; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; IIITY Ihich �dopted, resolution was read in full. Director Bowen moved that the resolution be which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt. A roll call was had on the otion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors . owen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - (lone; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. I I i II I�III I August 19, 1968 - Cont'd. Resolution No. 4,055 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH NORRIS J. SPARKS, i ARCHITECT, AND THE-FIRM OF WEAVER & HIEGEL, ARCHITECTS, FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES IN DESIGNING AND SUPERVISION OF CONSTRUCTION OF COMMUNITY CENTERS IN THE SOUTH AND EAST ENDS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was-read in full. Upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Hewitt, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,122, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10 -45 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO MAINTENANCE CHARGES AT OAKLAND CEMETERY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the second time, having been read the first time on I August 5, 1968 and remained on the Calendar. Director Menefee moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the , members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes — Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6;' Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. Director Hurst was enrolled. A proposed Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE APPLICATION WITH THE ARKANSAS PLANNING COMMISSION AND THE BUREAU OF OUTDOOR RECREATION OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR FOR FUNDS TO L•IGHY NINE HOLES AT WAR MEMORIAL GOLF COURSE AND TO LIGHT THE COURTS AT WALKER TENNIS CENTER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES "; was withdrawn indefinitely, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Menefee, by unanimous vote of the members ' of the Board of Directors present. A brief discussion was then held on the proposed changes in the Privilege License Ordinance and motion was made by Director Steinkamp that a hearing be held at the next regular Agenda meeting of the Board of Directors on August 28, 1968 on i the proposed increase in certain Privilege Licenses, and that copies of the pro- posal be made available to the general public as requested. This motion was i seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,0569 entitled: A R "'SOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE LITTLE ROCK HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR A RESEARCH GRANT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Laboratory Tests on Milk). Said resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Baldwin, the-resolution was adopted by the ' following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. August 19, 1968 - Contd. Resolution No. 4,057 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR'AND,CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A RIGHT OF WAY ' EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF THE NATURAL GAS PIPELINE COMPANY OF AMERICA ACROSS CERTAIN LANDS OWNED BY THE CITY OF LITTEE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Land Acquired by Little Rock Port Authority). Said resolution was read in full. Director Hewitt moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. A roll call was had on this motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented Resolution No. 4,058, entitled: A RESOLUTION IN COMMEMORATION OF E. E. BEAUMONT; (Re: Member of Joseph T. Robinson Memorial Auditorium Commission). Said resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Steinkamp, seconded by Director Hewitt, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - ' Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Menefee, the Board of Directors adjourned at 9:15 o'clock P.M. to meet again on Tuesday, September 3, 1968 at 7:30 o'clock P.M., due to Monday, September 2, 1968 being a Legal Holiday. ATTEST: .• APPROVED: City Clerk ayor -- H iL I Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock; Arkansas September 3, 1968 - 7:30 P.M. , i I I The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Jane Czech, Assistant City Clerk, and the following Directors present•: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 5; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Director Bowen. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on August 19, 1968 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board-of Directors, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Menefee, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was again presented the Petition from Tom M. Ferstl, et al., representing themselves to be the owners of all property abutting upon a portion of i 31st Street, hereinafter described, asking the Board of Directors to vacate and close I the following portion of said street which has never been opened to the public, subject to utility easements reserved to the City of Little Rock and other public utilities for ingress and egress constructing or maintaining public utilities or services now or hereafter placed thereon: West 112 Block of 31st Street between South Taylor and South Fillmore Street (also not existing). Attached to the Petition was a certified copy of that portion of the �41at of C. 0. i Brack's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, showing showing the portion of the street proposed to be closed, together with each lot number shich abuts upon the part of the street to be vacated; and a Certificate from Beach Abstract and Guaranty Company, showing the Petitioners to be the last owners of record of abutting property on said street. Public hearing on the Petition had been set by Resolution No. 4,031 of the Board of Directors for this time and place; and it was ' stated that notice thereof had been duly published on August 13, 1968 and August 20, 1968, advising all persons interested to appear and they would be given an opportunity to be heard. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard therein. Upon question by Director Bowen, John L. Taylor, Acting Director of the Department of Community Development, stated that the Planning Commission had recommended the closing of this portion of West 31st Street which had never actually been opened or i used by the public, and that there had been no protests to the closing thereof to I I his knowledge. There being no protests presented at this time, and there being no other persons desiring to be heard, the public hearing was declared closed and an ordinance to close the street as described above was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,123) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,123, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ' ARKANSAS, VACATING AND CLOSING THE STREET IN BLOCK 8, C. 0. BRACK ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by i tember 3. 1968 - Contd. rds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of rector Bowen, seconded by Director Steinkamp, the rules were again suspended and the dinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon e question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors en, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - noe; bsent - Director Hurst - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was again presented the Petition from First Baptist Church, epresenting itself to be the owner of all lands adjoining a portion of Garfield treet proposed to be closed, asking the Board of Directors of the City of Little ock, Arkansas, to vacate, abandon and close the following portion of Garfield Street or public use as a street, but subject to easements now in effect, if any, for ' tility lines: Garfield Street between Evergreen Street (formerly "K" Street) and "J" Street in the City of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas. 11 irector Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the ' Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous his time and place; and it was stated that notice thereof had been duly published on vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- rds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of rector Bowen, seconded by Director Steinkamp, the rules were again suspended and the dinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon e question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors en, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - noe; bsent - Director Hurst - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was again presented the Petition from First Baptist Church, epresenting itself to be the owner of all lands adjoining a portion of Garfield treet proposed to be closed, asking the Board of Directors of the City of Little ock, Arkansas, to vacate, abandon and close the following portion of Garfield Street or public use as a street, but subject to easements now in effect, if any, for ' tility lines: Garfield Street between Evergreen Street (formerly "K" Street) and "J" Street in the City of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas. Attached to the Petition was a Plat showing the portion of said street proposed to e closed. Public hearing on the Petition had been set by Resolution No. 4,032 for his time and place; and it was stated that notice thereof had been duly published on ugust 13, 1968 and August 20, 1968, notifying all persons interested to appear and They would be given an opportunity to be heard. Whereupon, all persons so desiring ere heard'therein. Mr. Ben Allen, Attorney for the Petitioner, was heard and lidvised the members of the Board of Directors that agreement had been reached with all ersons who had protested to the closing of this portion of Garfield Street at the lime this request was heard heard before the Little Rock Planning Commission; and hat a Waiver had been granted by the Board of Adjustment to provide for a parking ' area for the Church property, and that the Church had agreed to curb, gutter and pave Iine -half of "J" Street from University Avenue to Garfield Street for access to adjacent property, and also to dedicate Right -of -Way on University Avenue to provide 4In acceleration and deceleration lane to "J" Street. John L. Taylor, Acting Director �IOf the Department of Community Development, verified these facts and that the Planning Commission had approved the closing of this portion of Garfield Street subject to certain Covenants which had been complied with. There being no protests presented to the Petition at this time, and no other persons desiring to be heard thereon, an ordinance to close the portion of Garfield Street as requested was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,124) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,124, entitled: AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING GARFIELD STREET BETWEEN EVERGREEN STREET (FORMERLY "K" STREET) AND "J" STREET IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, 14RKANSAS;' lhich ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Menefee that he rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion as seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members If the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; ff September 3, 1968 - Cont'd. and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Baldwin, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There was again presented the Petition from Lyman Lamb Company, representing themselves to be the owners of all property abutting upon the alleys North and East of Block 31, C. 0. Brack's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; asking the Board of Directors to vacate and abandon said alleys, which have not been used by the public for the past ten years. Attached to the Petition was a photostatic copy of the Plat of C. 0. Brack's Addition showing the the alleys proposed to be closed, together with a Certificate from Little Rock Abstract Company, stating that the Petitioners are the owners of record of the property affected. Public hearing on the Petition was set by Resolution No. 4,033 of the Board of Directors for this time and place; and it was stated that notice thereof had been duly published on August 13, 1968 and August 200 1968 notifying all persons interested to appear and they would be given an opportunity to be heard. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard therein. There being no protests presented and there being no others desiring to be heard, an ordinance to close said alleys as requested above was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,125) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,125, entitled: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, VACATING AND CLOSING THE ALLEYS NORTH AND EAST-OF BLOCK 31, C. 0. BRACK'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which ordinance was read the first time. Dirctor Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Steinkamp that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There was again presented the Petition from the Little Rock Boys Club, et al., representing themselves to be the owners of all property abutting upon the alley in Block %, Callaway's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; asking the Board of Directors to vacate, abandon and close said alley which has not been used by the public generally for a period of ten years. Attached thereto was a photostatic copy of the Plat of Callaway's Addition to the City of Little Rock, r September 3, 1968 - Cont'd. showing the alley proposed to be closed, together with a Certificate from Little Rock Abstract Company certifying that the Petitioners are the owners of record of the property affected. Public hearing on the Petition had been set by Resolution o• 4,034 of the Board of Directors for this time and place; and it was stated that otice thereof had been duly published on August 13, 1968 and August 20, 1968, dvising all persons interested to appear and they would be given an opportunity to e heard. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard thereif. There being no rotests presented to the Petition, the public hearing was declared closed and an rdinance to close the alley as requested above was placed on first reading. (See ce No. 12,126) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,126, entitled: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, TING AND CLOSING THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 7 OF CALLAWAYIS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF TTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; hich ordinance was read the first time. Director Menefee moved that the rules be ' uspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by irector Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of rectors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the and of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous to of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- s or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of ctor Baldwin, seconded by Director Hewitt, the rules were again suspended and the nance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors IOwen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - Ilona; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared assed. There was again presented the Petition from Samuel L. Raines, "epresenting himself to be the owner of all property abuttingupon an alley in Block ' 1, Ratterree +s Forest Park Highlands Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, which has not been used by the public generally for a period of 57 years; asking he Board of Directors to vacate, abandon and close said alley, subject to an existing ewer easement and any other existing utility or sewer easements, if any, over and gh the alley described as follows: That portion of an alley extending from the West line (extended northerly) of Lot 10, Block 1, Ratterree's Forest Park Highlands Addition to the City of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas Easterly 150 feet, more or less, to the East line (extended Northerly) of Lot 12, Block 1, Ratterree's Forest Park Highlands Addition to the City of Little Rock, except any portion thereof recently dedicated or now being dedicated as Bryant Street. II tached thereto was a certified copy of the portion of the Plat of Ratterree's Forest frk Highlands Addition showing the alley proposed to be closed, together with a rtificate from Beach Abstract and Guaranty Company certifying that the Petitioners. ' the apparent owner of record of all property abutting upon alley to be closed. Public hearing on the Petition was set for this time and place by Resolution No. ,035 of the Board of Directors; and it was stated that notice thereof had been duly ublished on August 13, 1968 and August 20, 1968 notifying all persons interested to Io appear and they would be given an opportunity to be heard. Whereupon, all persons , September 3, 1968 - Cont'd. so desiring were heard therein. There being no protests presented at this time, an ordinance to close the alley as described above was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,127) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,127, entitled: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, VACATING AND CLOSING THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 1, RATTERREE'S FOREST PARK HIGHLANDS.ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Steinkamp, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 4,059, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND, AND PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY CONCERNING CERTAIN SEWER CONSTRUCTION UPON RAILROAD PROPERTY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Bowen moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,060, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE•.CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND, AND PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY CONCERNING CERTAIN SEWER CONSTRUCTION UPON RAILROAD PROPERTY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Steinkamp that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. The Comparative Statement of Income Account Report of the Little Rock Municipal Water Works for the month of July, 1968 was presented, showing Operations Statement, Number of Customers by Classification, Statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements, and Status of Cash Report and Charges to Capital Accounts. Upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Baldwin, said Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. I' I i I, I ' . i Il II II 91 September 3,,1968_�Cont'd. - The Quarterly Report of the Joseph T. Robinson Memorial Auditorium for the period ending June 30, 1968 was presented, and upon motion of Director Baldwin, ' seconded by Director Hewitt, said Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. Monsignor James E. O'Connell, President of the Urban League of Greater Little Rock, presented various recommendations and proposals'to the Board of Directors for certain changes in the operation of the Police Department and more Negro repre- sentation on various Boards and Commissions; and requesting the-Board of Directors to take immediate action on their recommendations and proposals. Monsignor O'Connell advised the Board of Directors that this request was signed also by seven other agencies and groups., and was being considered by -other organizations; and further stated that similar requests had been presented to the Board of Directors previously, and that even though some action had been -taken on some of them, there are others that need attention. Mayor Borchert stated that the Board of Directors was aware of the importance of these requests but it was the opinion, of the Board of- Directors ' that these recommendations be referred to the Citizens Advisory Committee -for review prior to consideration by the Board of Directors as- recommended on a similar request presented by Edward Whitfield, representing another Negro group at the Agenda meeting on August 28, 1968. Monsignor O'Connell.then stated-that time is of the essence, and that another delay by the Board of Directors would not satisfy the various groups, especially the young members of the Urban,-League who were recommending more Negro representation than was being recommended at this time. Director Baldwin then stressed that the Citizens Advisory Committee was established for the purpose of reviewing matters of this nature, and was required by the Federal Housing and Urban Development Agency. Protests were then presented by other Negro groups on this action by the Board of Directors. After further discussion, Director Bowen moved that these recommendations be received and - filed, and referred to the Citizens Advisory Committee for immediate review, together with the recommendations as presented by Edward Whitfield at the Agenda meeting on August 28, 1968. This motion was seconded by Menefee, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 5; Noes -. Director Steinkamp - total 1; Absent - Director Hurst - total_l. Mayor Borchert then announced that that a meeting of the Citizens Advisory Committee was scheduled for Tuesday, September 10, 1968 at 7:00 o'clock P.M. at City.Hall. Director Menefee then requested that copies.of these-recommendations as proposed.by forwarded to the members of the Citizens Advisory Committee for review prior.to this meeting. Mayor Borchert then announced thAt this was the time designated by the Board of Directors for one of a series of public hearings on a proposed increase in certain privilege licenses and a new Privilege License Ordinance; and extended the courtesy of the floor.to all persons present•desiring to be heard. Mr. Troy Braswell, Owner and Operator of Troy's Skating Rink, was heard and stated that in his opinion his privilege. license had been high in comparison to other businesses, and even though the proposed increase was from $10.00 to $12.00 monthly for-the. operation of the Skating Rink with no increase of-the present $10:00 annual License for a Confectioner's license, he felt he was being taxed double by having to pay for a Confectioner's license in order to have candy, and cold drinks available for-his customers. Upon question by members of the Board of Directors, Mr. Frank Kell, 4S� �I 00 �I September 39 1968 - Cont'd. - .. ........ .... .. i City Collector, stated that this had been the policy of the City to charge the Confectioner's license Theaters and other places of business who sold these items even though they were not classified as Confectioner's stores. Mr. Earl ' Saunders, Photographer, was advised that no increase was being proposed for Photographers, only those doing Commercial Photography, and that this license was being considered for an increase from $60.00 to $75.00 annually for anyone doing Commercial Photography. Upon question by Rev. J. C. Crenshaw concerning the license for Tailors, Mayor Borchert advised that no increase was being considered for this-license and that it would remain at the present $25.00 annually. Mayor Borchert then stated that it was the belief of the Board of Directors that the business community would be willing to pay its fair share of of cost in operating City Government based upon present values and not values established in 1947twhen the present Privilege License Ordinance was passed; and that the proposed increases would provide not only efficient municipal operation but many other civic improvements. After further discussion on various definitions and classifications such as "Confectionery Store" and "Commercial ' Photographer's "" the Board of Directors referred these matters to the Director of Finance and City Collector for further study and recommendations. The following specifications were then presented for approval of the Board I Directors: (a) Sand and Pea Gravel for Hindman Park. (b) Cutting cyprus timber and saving up for. park purposes on land that will be used for sanitation fill. (c) Dental eauipment. Upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Baldwin, the above i specifications were approved and authorized for Bids, by unanimous vote of the i members of the Board of Directors present. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,061, entitled: i A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT ON °BIDS FOR PAINTING AND REPAIRING THE EXTERIOR OF THEt MUSEUM AT MacARTHUR PARK; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR ' OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full.-- Motion was made by Director Menefee that the i resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors•Bowen, Baldwin; Menefee, Mayor Borchert,'Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. .There was presented Ordinance No. 12,128, entitled: AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING FUNDS FROM VARIOUS CITY PARK PROJECTS TO i HINDMAN PARK - PROJECT 76; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $10,000.00 FROM THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND TO HINDMAN PARK; AND'FOR OTHER PURPOSES; _ which ordinance was read the first time. Director Menefee moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded bV Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in i number and two- thirds or more of'the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The , ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by i Ills 11,293 September 3, 1968 - Cont'd. Director Menefee, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third ' and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes Directors - Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt,-and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. Ordinance No.- .12,129 was presented, entitled: AN' ORDINANCE: AUTHORIZING; THE :PAYMENT COF'_OVERTIME':TO THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; APPROPRIATING-MONEY FOR.SAME; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Racial Disturbances during the month of August, 1968). Said ordinance was read. the first time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- . elect, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was read the second time. Director Hewitt moved that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading, which ' motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect.' The ordinance was then read the third. and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor oarchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes a none; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,130, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $412.75 FROM-THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTIOD i TO PURCHASE:PARCEL NO. C65- S -58 -20 FROM SAM M. VOGEL FOR THE 65TH STREET RE- M ONS TRUCTION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time: Motion was made by Director Hewitt that the irules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading.' This motion was - ' seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors being in present, six number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of erector Baldwin, seconded by Director Menefee, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was-read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the uestion, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert; Hewitt; and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; bsent - Director Hurst - total 1. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. i There was presented Resolution No. 4,062, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO PREPARE A REVISED COST ESTIMATE ON THE LITTLE ROCK ZOO REDEVELOPMENT - PHASE III; hich resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the resolutio IIe adopted. This motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote; Ayes : Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor �orchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - otal 1. Jill �II II September 3, 1968, Cont'd. Resolution No. 4,063 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING JACK D. DAVIS, CHIEF OF THE LITTLE ROCK ..FIRE DEPARTMENT, TO EXCHANGE A RESERVE FIRE TRUCK WITH THE ARKANSAS STATE HOSPITAL; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Menefee moved that the resolution be adopted, which-motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp. A roll call -was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote:; Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,064, entitled: A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR AND AMENDING THE DEPOSITORY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE CALENDAR YEAR OF 1968; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Menefee moved that the resolution be. adopted. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent.- Director Hurst - total 1. _ Resolution No..41065 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION ORDERING AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO APPEAL THE RULING OF -THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION IN REVERSING THE ACTION OF R. E. BRIANS, CHIEF OF POLICE,. AS PERTAINING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF J. B. YANCEY FROM PATROLMAN TO SERGEANT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by.Director Hewitt that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp'--total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - total I. Resolution No. 4,066 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO PREPARE A PAYROLL CHECK TO THE ORDER OF CLIFFORD W. O'KEY, PAYING HIS SALARY IN FULL THROUGH OCTOBER 15, 1968; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Resignation of Clifford W. O'Key as City Manager). Said resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,067, entitled: A RESOLUTION RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING ACTION OF THE MAYOR IN SIGNING ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSE which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Hewitt that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst -,total 1. 0 I' i 's i h I - September 3, 1968, Cont'd. There being no further business to upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded adjourned at 9:10 o'clock P. M. to meet 7:30 o'clock P. M. ATTEST: / y Clerk be presented or to come before the meeting, by Director Baldwin, the Board of Directors again on Monday, September 16, 1968 at APPROVED: Mayor * * * * * * * * * * * Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas September 16, 1968 - 7:30 P.M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Jane Czech, Assistant City Clerk, and the I�Ifollowing Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 5; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Mayor Borchert. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on September 3, 1968 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Steinkamp, seconded Hewitt, . by Director / by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. i The following Zoning Petitions as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on September 5, 1968 were then presented: Z -2209 Petition from James M. Spann for reclassification of property at 4,744 Confederate Boulevard, described as Part of the NE'k NW4 Section 24, T -1 -N9 R -12 -W, Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas; from the present "F" Commercial District to that of "H" Commercial District. Z -2211 Petition from John H. Haley, Attorney for George Baker, for reclassification of property at 1120 Appianway, described as Lot 10, Block 122 Roots and Coy's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "B" Residence District to that of "C" Two - family District. Z -2205 Petition from Floyd H. Fulkerson for reclassification of property at 111 Barton Street, described as Lots 11- 'and'121' Block 1, Capitol View Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "B" One - family District to that of "E" Apartment District. ' Z -2210 Petition from Edward Lester, Attorney for Annie Byrd, for reclassification of lying property on the Southeast Corner of McKinley Street and Lee Avenue, (See 'ketition for legal description); from the present "A" One- family District to that of "E -1 -A" Lodging, Nursing Home and Undertaking District. September 16, 1968 - Cont'd. 1I111I Z -1703 Petition from Michael E. Hale, Attorney for Toyota of Little Rock, Arkansas for reclassification of property at 3220 Mabelvale Pike, described �— as the South 70 feet of Lots 10, 11 and 12, Block 1, Reubel and Leymer's Addition +' to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "G -1" Commercial District to that of "H" Business District. Z -2207 Petition from Estelle M. Routen for reclassification of property at 4311 Barrow Road, described as Lot 10, Block 160, John Barrow Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "B" Residence District to that of "E -1" Quiet Business District. Z -2212 Petition from W. B. Battle for reclassification of property at 7108 Battle Road, described as Part of Tract 35, Leigh and Butler's Acres, Section 30, Township 1 North, Range 12 West,; from the present "A" One - family District to that of "C" Two - family District. Z -2204 Petition from Walter M. Dickinson for reclassification of property at 7320 Geyer Springs Road, described as Tract G of Subdivision of Lot 5, Home Acres Subdivision to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the praesent "A" One - family District to that of "F" Commercial District. There being no protests presented to the rezoning of the above described properties as requested, an ordinance to rezone the various properties was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,131) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,131, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43-2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second - .time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, ' being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect, upon motion of Director Hurst, seconded by Director Hewitt, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. I Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION (4) OF SECTION 43-14 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK PERTAINING TO THE "E -1" QUIET BUSINESS DISTRICT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Front Yard Requirements). Said ordinance was read the first time. Mayor Borchert stated that each of the Directors had received a letter from the Board of ' Realtors requesting no action on this proposed ordinance until they had sufficient j i time to study the provisions; and that due to there being a meeting of the Realtor. 3 i - in Hot Springs at this time and many of the Realtors being in attendance at that ' � meeting, he recommended that this proposed ordinance remain on the Calendar for ; II 19'7 I, September 16, 1968 - Cont'd. for second reading. Director Bowen then moved that the proposed ordinance remain ' on the Calendar for second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous viva voce vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was presented a Petition for Zoning Appeal from Wayne W. Owen, Attorney for several Petitioners, (Z- 2181), on denial by the Little Rock Planning Commission on August 1, 1968 of a Petition to rezone property located between Ninth and Tenth Streets, Interstate No. 30 and McAlmont Street, described as Lots 5 and 6, lying West of Interstate Highway No. 30 and all of Lots 13, 14 and 15, Masonic Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "C" Two - family District to that of "F" Commercial District. Attached to the Petition for Review before the Board of Directors was a copy of the Petition for Rezoning as denied by the Little Rock Planning Commission, together with an Affidavit from Wayne W.�Owen, Attorney for the Petitioners, stating that on August 29, 1968 he had notified Miss Joan Kemper and Miss Athalee-Walrod of 923 112 McAlmont Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, who were the only persons appearing before the Little Rock Planning Commission to object to the proposed rezoning of this property, whereby the rezoning of the above described property would be considered by the Board of Directors on this date. Mayor Borchert then stated that the hearing was now open and extended the courtesy of the floor to any persons desiring to be heard. Miss Athalee Walrod, speaking for herself and Miss Joah Kemper, presented protest to the rezoning of this property to "F" Commercial District, stating that it was her understanding that if the property was rezoned as requested, a Truck Stop would be constructed thereon, and that this would be objectionable in this area. Mr. W. A. Saunders, representing the Petitioners for the rezoning, was heard, and stated that if the property was rezoned as requested to "F" Commercial District, a Gulf Service Station would'be constructed thereon, and that their option to purchase the property would expire on October 3, 1968. Mr. Saunders further stated that the property is adjacent to other Commercial property.in this area. Mr. George Millar, Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock, was heard in opposition to the proposed rezoning. Mr. Millar advised that this property is within the Downtown Urban :Renewa1- Project which had previously been approved by the City, and this Plan had recommended "D" Apartment District zoning-for this property, and that this would require approval by the I Federal Agency in Fort Worth, Texas, for any change in rezoning. Mr. Millar further stated that a new Study had just been commenced for any changes in the Plan as previously approved for the Central Downtown Urban Renewal Project; and I that consideration was being given in the new Study of making this property a part of MacArthur Park. After further discussion, the hearing was'declared closed and a proposed ordinance to rezone the subject property to "F" Commercial District as I requested was placed on first reading. There was presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 920 INTERSTATE IN THE CITY 30 OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; I which proposed ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the I �I III 298 ( �� September 16, 1968 - Cont'd. rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The proposed ordinance was then read the 'second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye,and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - none; Noes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt; and Steinkamp - t6tal 6; Absent` - ;,Director °Menefee - i total 1. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared not passed. There was again presented the Petition from John A. Riggs, Jr., John A. Riggs, Jr. and John A. Riggs, III, Trustees, representing themselves to I be the owners of all abutting property adjacent to an alley in Block 9, Pope's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; asking the Board of Directors to ' abandon and close the following portion of said alley: j That portion of the alley between Lots 11, 12 and South 29 feet of Lot 10, and 11 2 and the South 29 feet of Lot 39 of Block 9, Pope's Addition to the City of City of Little Rock, Arkansas. Attached to the Petition was a Certified copy of the Plat of Pope's Addition to the City of Little Rock, together with a map by the Arkansas Highway Department I showing Block 9 of Pope's Addition and the alley proposed to be closed, and a Certificate from Beach Abstract and Guaranty Company, stating that the Petitioners are the owners of record of the abutting property to the alley proposed to be closed. Public hearing on the Petition had been set for this time and place by Resolution No. 4,052 of the Board of Directors; and it was stated that notice thereof had been duly published on August 23, 1968 and August 30, 1968, advising ' I all persons interested to appear and they would be given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard therein. There I being no protests presented to the Petition, an ordinance to close the alley as described above was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,132) There was presented Ordinance No. 129132, entitled: AN ORDINANCE TO ABANDON AND VACATE AN ALLEY SITUATED BETWEEN LOTS 11, 12 AND THE SOUTH 29 FEET OF LOT 10, ON THE ONE HAND, AND LOTS 1, 20 AND THE SOUTH 29 FEET OF LOT 3, ON THE OTHER HAND, ALL IN BLOCK 9, POPE'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Hewitt moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or mae of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second ,time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Bowen, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. I The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, 1 1 September 16, 1968 - Cont'd. the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ACCEPPTING THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF-LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, OF_TRACTS_NO. 1, 2.AND A PART OF TRACT N0. 4, SOUTHWEST CITY COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION TO PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS, WHICH LAND IS CONTIGUOUS TO THE PRESENT CITY LIMITS AND RECLASSIFYING A PART OF TRACT 4 BY BY AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which proposed ordinance was read the first time. Filed in connection therewith was a copy of the Pulaski County Court Order dated July 31, 1968 approving the annexation to the City of Little Rock of said lands. Upon question by Mayor Borchert, Joseph C. Kemp, City Attorney, advised the Board of Directors that under State Statute the City could refuse to accept the annexation of lands after being approved by the County Courtupon proper procedure and public hearing, if the City determined that said territory was a health or fire hazard;- and in this particular annexation his recommendation was for approval. John L. Taylor, Acting Director of the Department of Community Development, stated that the Little Rock Planning Commission had recommended denial of this Tract due to the fact that taking in this small area would leave a jagged city limits line which would make it difficult to know where Fire and Police protbction should be enforced; and also that the buildings constructed within the Shopping-Center on this Tract at Interstate Highway No. 30,and Geyer Springs Road prior to becoming annexed did not all meet the provisions of the Fire Code of the City-of Little Rock in order to be eligible for lower insurance rates. After further discussion,.Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and.the proposed ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. Director Steinkamp then made a substitute motion that the proposed ordinance remain on the Calendar for second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt. Director Baldwin then withdrew his motion to sus'-Kend the.rules for second reading, and Director Bowen withdrew his second to, the motion. A vote was then taken upon the substitute motion, which was adopted by unanimous viva vooe vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. : There was presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, OF A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS PART OF SECTION 332 TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH, RANGE 13 WEST, WHICH LAND IS CONTIGUOUS TO THE PRESENT LIMITS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Portion of .Breckenridge Addition). Said ordinance was read the first time. Filed in connection therewith was a Order of Confirmation of the Pulaski County Court dated April 11, 1968 confirming the Court Order for annexation of said lands, together with a Plat of Breckenridge Addition showing the portion of the territory to be annexed. After brief review review of the proposed annexation, Director Bowen moved that the.proposed ordinance reamain on the Calendar for second reading which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous viva voce vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. September 16, 1968 - Cont'd. IIIIIII There was then presented a Revised Commercial Space and Water Heating Rider, Rate Schedule M3 and a new Separately Metered Commercial Space and Water Heaating Rider, Rate Schedule M14, as filed by Arkansas Power and Light Company with the Arkansas Public Service Commission. Director Hurst moved that the Rate Schedule be received and filed, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,133, entitled: 1111111 AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING FROM THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE IN THE GENERAL FUND THE SUM OF $6,500.00 TO BUDGET ACCOUNT 603 -B- GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; i which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the i rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board -of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, the rules were again suspended and the i ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,068, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT ON BIDS FOR ONE HYDRAULIC AERIAL PLATFORM, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (For Use by Traffic Department). Said resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Bowen, the resolution -was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. Resolution No. 4,069 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SALARY FOR THE ACTING DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND ACTING CITY MANAGERS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Baldwin moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes- - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. Mayor Borchert then stated that a hearing would be continued at this time on proposed increases in the Privilege License Tax for the City of Little Rock; and extended the courtesy of the floor to any person desiring to be heard. Dr. Robert IdeBin, President of the Pulaski County Dental Society, was heard, and stated that LOOopposed an increase from $25.00 to $150.00 annually as this represented a X600 per cent increase. Other Dentists present were also heard in opposition to the j i I II II it 01 September 16, 1968 - Cont'd. amount of increase for Dentists and Doctors, including Dr. James L. Frazier, 'Dr. George Lay, Dr. Richard Brantley, and Dr. Gil Caver,; and also questioned the r_ ' i Board of Directors as to how they arrived at the $150.00 annual figure for Doctors and Dentists. Director Baldwin stated that this amount was in line with other Professional Licenses being proposed, and that these increases would not become effective until January 1, 1969. Mr. Paul Harris, representing the Pulaski County Medical Society, stated that he had no further comment to add to the opposition he presented to the Board of Directors at the Agenda meeting on September 11, 1968, other than the fact that the designation of various categories of the Medical Profession in the proposal should be clarified, that some were designated and others were not. There being no other persons desiring to be heard at this time, Mayor Borchert stated that these comments would be considered and further hearings would be had prior to action by the Board of Directors probably in October, 1968. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,070, entitled: A RESOLUTION FIXING GREENS FEES IN WAR MEMORIAL AND REBSAMEN PARK GOLF ' COURSES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Baldwin stated that he felt that the Student age limit should be raised to age 18 years for certain hours in -War Memorial Park the same as for Rebsamen Park Golf Course. Julius Breckling, Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Little Rock, advised that the small fee for Students at War Memorial Park up to age 16 years who played prior to 9:00 A. M. would take care of children learning to play golf, as he recommended at the Agenda meeting on September 11, 1968. After brief discussion, Director Steinkamp moved that the resolution as read be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp ­total 5; Noes - Director Baldwin - total.l; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1.• There was presented Ordinance No. 12,134,.entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $865.00 FROM THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND TO PURCHASE PARCEL NO. 065- 3 =58 =20 FROM THE WAKEFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH FOR THE 65TH STREET RECONSTRUCTION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp = total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. Whereupon, the ordinance was•declared passed. Mayor Borchert then extended the courtesy of the floor to Mr. Fred Brown, Chairman of the Little Rock Port Authority. Mr. Brown advised the Board-of Directors that the Port Authority had received an offer from General Stevedoress Incorporated, of Houston, Texas, for a Lease and Agreement to operate the Port of Little Rock i September 169 1968 - Cont'd. I upon completion, which Lease and Agreement the Port Authority was satisfactory; and that details had not been completed in time to present this to the Board of Directors f at the Agenda meeting on September 11, 1968, After discussion and review of terms and provisions of the Lease and Agreement whereby General Stevedores, Incorper ated, would pay the City a certain percentage based on tonnage of freight handled; and it being stated by Joseph C. Kemp, City Attorney, and Jack Murphy, Director of Finance, that they had reviewed the terms of the Lease and Agreement, and it was their recommen dation that the offer be accepted, a resolution to approve said Lease and Agreement was placed before the Board'of Directors for consideration. (See Resolution No. 4,071) There was presented Resolution No- 4,071, entitled: II A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LEASE AND AGREEMENT TO BE ENTERED INTO BETWEEN THE LITTLE ROCK PORT AUTHORITY AND GENERAL STEVEDORES, INC. PERTAINING TO THE OPERATION OF A LITTLE ROCK BARGE TERMINAL FACILITY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Bowen moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the , motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - I none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. Resolution No. 4,072 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION - COMMITTING THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK TO SHARE IN THE COST WITH THE MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD OF PROVIDING A GRADE CROSSING AT 65TH STREET; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Steinkamp that the resolution be adopted. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. There was presented Resolution No. entitled: A RESOLUTION COMMITTING THE-CITY F O LITTLE ROCKTOPROVIDE FUNDS UP TO IIIIIII I , $131,000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING ENGINEERING FEES AS NEEDED IN PROVIDING FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF THE TOLL AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 4,047; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; I (Re: East -West Expressway). Said resolution was read in full. Director Baldwin moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors.Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. Resolution No. 4,074 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING DONALD RYAN TO THE CITY BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION; AND OTHER PURPOSES; resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the esolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - ctors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; s - none; Absent - Director Men e as - total 1. ,.• Lti 1 �03 September 16, 1968 - Cont'd. FF There was presented.Resolution No.- 4,075, entitled: — A RESOLUTION APPOINTING FRANK SMITH AS A MEMBER OF THE'OAKLAND CEMETERY BOARD; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read.in full. Director Bowen moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: .Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. . There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, the Board of Directors adjourned at 9:00 o'clock P.M. to meet again on Monday, October 7, 1968 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. ATTEST: •APPROVED: d ' City Clerk Mayor i II III Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas October 7, 1968 - 7:30 P.M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Jane Czech, Assistant City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst and Hewitt - total 4; Absent - Directors Menefee and Steinkamp - total-2. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Director Hewitt. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on September 16, 1968 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the ers of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director , by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. Director Steinkamp was enrolled. There was again presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION (45)AND (46) OF SECTION 43.1 AND SUB- ION (G),(d), AND (H) OF SECTION 43.21 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ROCK PERTAINING TO PARKING AREAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; proposed ordinance was on second reading, having been read the first time on t 19, 1968 and remained on the Calendar for second reading. Director Hewitt that the proposed ordinance be amended on second reading to remove and retroactive nd mandatory provisions for planting of trees and landscaped areas, as follows: Sub - section (D) (H) (e) of Section 1 of the above proposed ordinance is amended by ele:ting same from said proposed ordinance;" and, Sub - section (D) (H) (f) ofof said rdinance is hereby amended to change the Sub- section number from (f) to (e) and to ead as follows: "Asphalt shingles or composition shingle strips or cut -outs shall of be used as a substitute for the surfacing materials otherwise by this Ordinance for paving of parking areas." This motion was seconded by Director Bowen. question by Mayor Borchert, Mr. John P. Gill, Chairman of the City Beautiful mission and Sponsor of the original proposed Ordinance, stated that he had not been re of these proposed amendments until this time, and requested the Board of Directors consider deferring action on the proposed amendments until he had time to study the posed changes. Director Hurst then made a substitute motin that the two amendments e considered separately, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was opted by viva voce vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. A roll 11 was then had on the motion to delete the retroactive provision of the proposed ,dinance pertaining to the planting of trees and landscaped areas, being Sub - section D) (H) (f) of Section 1, and said motion was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - irectors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 5; Noes - none; bsent - Director Menefee - total 1; Present and Not Voting - Director Steinkamp - tot Director Hewitt then moved that the proposed Ordinance be amended to provide that section (D) (H) (e) of Section 1 read as follows: "Asphalt shingles or omposition shingle strips or cut -outs shall not be used as a substitute for the materials otherwise by this Ordinance required for paving of parking areas." motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. Director Hurst then made a substitute i 05 NA October 7, 1968 - Cont'd. October motion that the provision for planting of trees and landscaped areas not be amended in the proposed ordinance, which motion failed to receive a second. A roll call was had on-the motion to amend Sub - section (D) (H) (e) as stated above, which motion i failed of adoption by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, and Hewitt - total 3; Noes - Directors Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 3; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. The proposed ordinance was then read the second time'as amended to delete the retroactive provision per - ,f, taining to the planting of trees and landscaped areas; and remained on the Calendar for third and final reading. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,135, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, OF A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS A PART OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH, RANGE 13 WEST, WHICH LAND IS CONTIGUOUS TO THE PRESENT CITY LIMITS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Phase II of Breckenridge Addition). Said ordinance was read the second time, having been read the first time on September 16, 1968;. and had been approved for annexation by Pulaski County Court Order and and Confirmed by said Court on April ill 1968. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of -the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question,.Shall the Ordinance Pass,the_=result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. . The emergency clause, being Section 2 of Ordinance No. 12,135 was read, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen; Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. There was resented Ordinance once No. 12,136, entitled. AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, OF TRACTS -11 2 AND A PARTOF'TRACT. -bNO ..'4, SOUTHWEST CITY COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION TO PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS, WHICH LAND IS CONTIGUOUS TO THE PRESENT CITY LIMITS AND RECLASSIFYING PART OF TRACT 4 BY AMENDING SECTION 43-2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the second time, having been read the first time on September 16, 1968 and remained on the Calendar for second reading. Said annexation was approved by Pulaski County Court Order Order dated July 31, 1968, but was recommended to the Board of Directors by the Little Rock Planning Commission. (See Record Book A -3, Page 299). Director Hewitt moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. Director Steinkamp then made a substitute motion that the ordinance remain on the Calendar for t4?:C,4d and final reading, which motion failed to receive a second. A roll call was had on the motion to suspend the rules for third and final reading, which motion was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 5; Noes - y UP October 7, 1968 - Cont'd. Director Steinkamp - total 1; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. Whereupon, the I ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon ' the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 5; Noes - Director Steinkamp - total 1; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. The emergency section, being Section No. 4 of Ordinance No.s1.12 136 ?was read, and.was adopted -by�the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 5; Noes - Director Steinkamp - total 1; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,137, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, OF CERTAIN LANDS LOCATED IN SECTION 340 TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH, RANGE 13 WEST, IN PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS, BEING A PORTION OF STURBRIDGE SUBDIVISION, PHASE III; which ordinance was read the first time. Filed in connection thherewith was a copy of the Court Order as signed by the Pulaski County Judge on August 20, 1968 i approving the annexation of said Tract of land to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and was also approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- . i elect, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Hewitt, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the follow- ing result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and I , Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented the Comparative Statement of Income Account Report I from the Little Rock Municipal Water Works for the month of August, 1968, showing I Operations Statement, Number of Customers by Classification, Statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements, together with.Cash Report and Charges to Capital Accounts. Upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Bowen, said Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was:presented Ordinance No. 12,138; entitled: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE RATE OF TAXATION OF PROPERTY FOR CITY PURPOSES 'FOR THE YEAR 1968 FOR VARIOUS FUNDS'FOR THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; 1111111 which ordinance was read the first time.. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of I I Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made October 7, 1968 - Cont'd. by Director Steinkamp that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be read the third and last time, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - .thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Nors - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. The emergency section, being Section 3.of Ordinance No. 12,138 was read, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. There was then presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled:- AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AND PROVIDING FOR AN ANNUAL PRIVILEGE LICENSE TAX FOR VARIOUS BUSINESSES, OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; MAKING THE VIOLATION THEREOF A MISDEMEANOR; ESTABLISHING PENALTIES; REPEALING ARTICLE I, CHAPTER 21, OF THE COD& OF ORDINANCES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which proposed ordinance was read the first time, after a series of informal hearings on the proposed ordinance. Mayor Borchert then extended the courtesy of the floor-to-representatives of various professional groups present, including Architects, Engineers, and Physicians. Mr. John Treumper, speaking for the Architects, was heard and stated that the Architects felt that an increase from $25.00 to $100.00 per Architect was excessive and amounted to a 400 per cent increase; and that the Privilege License should be limited to members of the Firm' only and not to each Architect employed. Mr. Treumper further stated that a poll had been taken of several major Cities and that in most no Privilege License Tax was levied on this and other professtons,-and that North Little Rock levied a Tax of $25.00rfor-Arthitects. Mayor Borchert then stated that most of the Cities mentioned that had no Privilege Tax for certain professions levied a City Sales Tax, which the City of Little Rock did not have in order to provide sufficient revenue for efficient operation of the City Government and services. Mr. Dan Stowers, and Mr..Mack Ferguson, were also heard in opposition to the increase to $100.00 for each Architect, and stated that this would render a hardship on young Architects just beginning their profession, and would necessitate the Firm paying the Tax. Mr. -W. W. Graham, representing the Engineering profession, also - opposed the increase to $100.00 for each Engineer with a Firm. Mr. Paul Harris, Executive Secretary of the Pulaski County Medical Society, again recommended that the various categories of Physicians not be designated.-and be licensed under Physicians only, as previously recommended to the Board of Directors.-which recommendation Mayor Borchert stated might be acceptable to the Board of Directors. After further discussion, Director Bowen moved that the proposed Ordinance remain on the Calendar for second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted ' by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors p resent: October 7, 1968 - Cont'd. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,139, entitles: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE 'SUM OF 12 500.00 FROM 1. � , THE i!UN'APPROPRiATED BALANCE OF THE STREET FUND, THE NECESSARY PORTION OF WHICH IS TO BE USED TO SHARE i IN THE COST WITH THE MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD IN PROVIDING A GRADE CROSSING AT 65TH STREET; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;' which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Steinkamp that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on second reading; which motion was seconded by Director-Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of-Directors-elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number -and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Steinkamp, seconded by Director Hewitt, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was 11 Ji taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - i total-6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. Resolution No. 4,076 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT ON BIDS FOR DENTAL EQUIPMENT TO BE USED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Steinkamp moved that the resolubion be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent -- Director Menefee - total 1. Director Hurst was excused. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,140, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE MONTHLY RENTAL CHARGES FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC OFF - STREET PARKING FACILITIES OWNED OR UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE CITY OF LITTLE 1111111 ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. William A. Eldredge, Jr., representing Dr. J. T. Herron, State Health Director and employees of the this Department, was heard in opposition to the proposed charge for parking in the area East of War Memorial Stadium upon completion and occupancy of the new State Health Building adjacent to War Memorial Park; and recommended that a joint Committee be appointed to study rand Attempt :to work gilt a (siai�tabie agreement for parking facilities for the employees of the State Health Department and the public adjacent to the building; and stated that the State was willing to cooperate with the City in an effort to provide ample parking spaces in this area. Director Steinkamp then voiced his objection to the City establishing any charge for parking in any of the Park area, stating that this was a service that the City should provide to the public without charge. Upon question by Mayor Borchert, Jack Murphy, Director of Finance, stated that it was important at this time to pass the remaining sections of this Ordinance in order to establish rental charges for three other off - street parking areas under ._ 09 N M _ October 7, 1968 - Conttd. the control of the City of Little Rock. Director Steinkamp then moved that the ordinance be amended on second reading to delete Section 3 thereof pertaining to parking in the area East of War Memorial Stadium. This motion was seconded by Director Bowen. Mayor Borchert then stated that he would vote Aye to amend the Ordinance by deleting Section thereof with the understanding that this matter would be considered at a later date unless an agreement could be worked out between the State and City whereby necessary parking space could be provided adjacent to the State Health Building. A roll call was then had on the motion to delete Section 3 of the ordinance, which motion was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 4; Noes - Director Baldwin - total 1; Absent - Directors Menefee and Hurst - total 2. Director Steinkamp then i moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be" placed on second reading as amended. This motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time as amended. Motion by Director Steinkamp was made that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on.thir'd and final reading . This motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Mayor i Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Menefee, and Hurst - total 2. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,1419 entitled: AN ORDINANCE AWARDING CONTRACT ON BIDS ON WASHED SAND AND PEA GRAVEL FOR HINDMAN PARK GOLF COURSE; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $369384.88 FROM THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Steinkamp moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Steinkamp, seconded by Director Hewitt, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Mayor..Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Menefee and Hurst - total 2. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 4,077, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SETTLE DISPUTED CLAIMS OVER SOCIAL SECURITY DEDUCTIONS FROM RETIREMENT BENEFITS OF FOUR RETIRED CITY = MpthQy E,4; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Hewitt that the 31 October 7, 1968 - Cont'd. resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Menefee and Hurst - total 2. Resolution No. 4,078 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT ON CUTTING, SAWING, AND STACKING CYPRESS TIMBER AT THE CITY DUMP FOR USE BY THE PARKS DEPARTMENT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Hewitt that the resolution be adopted. This motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp, and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Menefee and Hurst - total 2. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,142, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AWARDING A CONTRACT ON ELECTRICAL WIRING AND LIGHTING BALL FIELDS AT WEST END PARK AND KANIS PARK; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $36,762.20 FROM THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Steinkamp moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. Motion was made by Director Steinkamp that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Menefee and Hurst _ total 2. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 4,079, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF APPLICATION FOR GRANT TO ACQUIRE OPEN -SPACE LAND; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Area in John Barrow Addition). Said resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Steinkamp, seconded by Director Baldwin, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Menefee and Hurst - total 2. Resolution No. 4,080 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING OF APPLICATION FOR GRANT TO ACQUIRE OPEN -SPACE LAND; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: High Point and Southside Additions). Said resolution was read in full. Director Bowen moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Menefee and Hurst - total 2. r 1 October 7, 1968 - Cont'd. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,081, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO PREPARE A REVISED COST ESTIMATE OF THE KAKIS PARK PROJECT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Hewitt moved that. the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the.following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Menefee and Hurst - total 2. There was presented Resolution No. 4,082, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MANAGER- ENGINEER OF THE LITTLE ROCK MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS TO EXECUTE AN ENGINEERING SERVICE CONTRACT FOR THE ALTERATION OF CERTAIN WATERWORKS FACILITIES; which resolution was read in full. Filed in connection therewith was a resolution as adopted uy the Board of Commissioners of the Little Rock Municipal Water Works requesting the Board of Directors to approve the execution of the above described Contract on behalf of the City of Little Rock, with Marion L. Crist and Associates, Inc., for engineering services covering said alterations, under which the Unites States Government will reimburse the City for these alterations. Director Baldwin h moved that the resolution as read be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp --'total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Menefee and Hurst - total 2. There was then presented Resolution No- 4,083, entitled: A RESOLUTION CHANGING THE NAME OF NEW BENTON HIGHWAY TO SOUTH UNIVERSITY AVENUE, FROM THE INTERSECTION OF UNIVERSITY AND ASHER AVENUES, SOUTH TO THE CITY LIMITS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Filed in connection therewith was a Petition signed by a large number of property owners within the area, requesting the change in name, which Petition was approved at a public hearing before the Little Rock Planning Commission on October 3, 1968. Director Baldwin moved that the resolution as read be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director.Bowen; and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Mayor.Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - none;. Absent - Directors Menefee and Hurst - total 2. There was presented Ordinance No..129143, entitled: AN ORDINANCE CONDEMNING A CERTAIN BUILDING IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK AS A STRUCTURAL, FIRE AND HEALTH HAZARD; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO TAKE SUCH ACTION AS IS NECESSARY TO RAZE AND DEMOLISH SAID BUILDING; DECLARING AN- EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Lot 6 and South 10 feet of Lot 7, Block 8, Midland Hills Addition). Said ordinance was read the first time. Director Hewitt moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director ' Steinkamp, and was adopted by unanimous vote of'the' member's of the" Board of Dir:-ecto � ?.1 rs present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of - Directors- elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or I II oa 1968). - Cont'd. of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was read the thid last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance s, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Mayor Borchert, tt, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Menefee and Hurst - 2. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. The emergency section, being Section 5 of Ordinance No. 12,143 was read, and adopted by the following roll call wte: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Mayor hert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Menefee and - total 2. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,144, entitled: AN ORDINANCE CONDEMNING AN EASEMENT.OVER AND ACROSS CERTAIN LANDS LOCATED IN OF LITTLE ROCK FOR THE PURPOSE OF GRADING THE SLOPE ADJACENT TO THE RIGHT -OF -WAY ON MARKHAM STREET, RESODDING THE AREA SO GRADED, RECONSTRUCTION OF DRIVEWAYS IN CON- ON WITH THE IMPROVEMENT AND RECONSTRUCTION OF WEST MARKHAM STREET IN THE CITY OF TTLE ROCK; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE PROPER CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS TO OUT THE INTENT AND PURPOSE HEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Hewitt that the es be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was conded by Director Steinkamp, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the and of Directors present, being finve in number and two- thirds or more of the members the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion made by Director Steinkamp that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be aced on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being five number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The inane was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the tion, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, win, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Direct - Menefee and Hurst - total 2. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. The emergency section, being Section 4 of Ordinance No. 12,144 was read, and adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Mayor hert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Menefee and - total 2. There was presented Resolution No. 4, 084, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE FOLLOWING PERSONS AS MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF 11 THE ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; Ill�ich resolution was read in full. Upon motion of Director Steinkamp, seconded by III }rector Bowen, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote; Ayes - liltrectors Bowen, Baldwin, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - none; sent - Directors Menefee and Hurst - total 2. Resolution No. 4,085 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING EDWARD L. HAWKINS, RUSSELL McLEAN AND BEN HOGAN, JR., TO LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; II IICH RESOLUTION WAS READ IN FULL. Director Steinkamp moved that the resolution be Ildlopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was had on the motion ILI ll 1ld the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, yo'r Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Mene- II II II 13 October 7, 1968 - Cont'd. fee and Hurst - total 2. There was presented Resolution No. 4,086, entitled: =� A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING PURCELL SMITH TO THE LITTLE ROCK HOUSING AUTHORITY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Steinkamp that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and the resolution was adopted.by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp . total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Menefee and Hurst'- total 2. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,087, entitled: I A RESOLUTION APPOINTING JAMES BROWNLEE AND HILL CARLSON AS MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF HOUSING APPEALS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Steinkamp moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Menefee and Hurst- total 2. City Attorney Joseph C. Kemp then advised the Board of Directors that by Resolution No. 3,932 of the Board of Directors adopted February 7, 1968, the firm of Ginocchio, Cromwell, Carter and Neyland, Architects - Engineers were employed to Zrepare plans and specifications for a proposed Auditorium- Garage Parking Project, and super- vision of construction of same, to be designed to accomodate additional facilities in a proposed Civic Center in the Area between the Auditorium and the Old State Capitol. Mr. Kemp further advised that the Parking Facility if approved to be financed by Revenue Bonds, had been estimated to cost approximately $1,300,000.00, contingent on the Con- tract Bid; and that the Architects' fee of One Per Cent of this amount would amount to $13,000.00, which the firm of Architects desired to be approved by the Board of Direct- ors, in the event the Project failed to be approved by sale of Revenue Bonds. Director Steinkamp then moved that the Board of Directors approve the payment of Architects' fee up to $13,000.00 for this Project. This motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes- Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Menefee and Hurst - total 2. (See communication dated October 11, 1968) There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon. l � motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, the Board of Directors adjourned at 9:50 P.M. to meet again on Monday, October 21, 1968 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. ATTEST: APPROVED: City Clerk Mayor Little Rock, Arkansas October 11, 1968 Mr. Joseph C. Kemp and Mr. E. Jack Murphy Acting City Managers City Hall Little Rock, Arkansas �� II II 31 October 7, 1968 - Cont'd. Subject: Resolution #3932, February 7, 1968 Robinson Auditorium Parking Garage Gentlemen: There seemed to be some difference of opinion as to how the Board, on Monday night, October 7, 1968, understood what we discussed with reference to the above. We dis- cussed and passed a verbal motion that the Board would approve to underwrite a cost of $13,000.00 for partial preparation of plans and specifications by the architext. I have confirmed with each member of the Board the following: We understand that for $13,000.00 the architect can and will prepare plans and specifications for the Robinson Auditorium Parking Garage to a point where they may be submitted by the Parking Authority to the bond brokers. At this point, the bond bro- kers will be able to give the City an intelligent answer as to whether the project loo feasible and whether they will or will not be interested in bidding on the bonds in connection with same. The Board further understands that.this project has been declared to be non -self- supporting and that if finally constructed some additional revenue must be pledged by t City toward the retirement of the bonds. It is further understood by the members of the Board that if the bond brokers declare themselves as being favorable toward the purchase of the bonds for this garage, the City and the then Board of Directors will undoubtedly be asked to advance addition- al monies. All these monies would be repaid from proceeds of the bonds. It is further understood by the members of the Board that should the bond brokers declare the project unfeasible in their opinion and same would be abandoned, that the City will have gambled and lost $13,000.00 endeavoring to see this project constructed. MB:nw Very truly yours, Martin Borchert Mayor * * * * * * * * * * * * Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas October 21, 1968 - 7:30 P.M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Jane Czech, Assistant City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Absent - none. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was givenby Mayor Borchert. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on.October 7, 1968 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors preset. The following Zoning Petitions as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on October 3, 1968 were presented; Z -2217 Petition from Emma Lee Peyton for reclassification of property at 1860 Marshall Street, being a Part of Block 3, Fleming and Bradford's Addition to the City of-Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "C" Two - family District to that of "F.' Commercial_ District. Z -2218 Petition from Eugene L. Lewis,, Agent, for reclassification of property located on the South side of Interstate No. 30 between West 65th Street ,I and Fourche Road, (See Petition for Legal description); from the present "A" One - family District to that of "I" Light Industrial District. There being no protests presented to the rezoning of the above described properties as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission, an Ordinance to rezone said properties was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,145) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,145, entitled: ' AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK: AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. (Re: 1860 Marshall Street; and South side of Interstate No. 30 between West 65 Street and Fourche Road). Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the.Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Hurst, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon. the ordinance was declared passed. III 1clfl IIV October 21, 1968 - Cont'd. III There was then presented the Zoning Petition from Dr. William A. Russell, (Z -2206, for reclassification of property at 2002 North University Avenue, described as Lot 1, Block, Altheimer's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, i from the present "A" One- family District to that of "C" Two - family District. Said Petition was recommended for approval by the Little Rock Planning Commission on October 3, 1968. No protests being presented to the rezoning of the above described property, an Ordinance to rezone same as requested was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance proposed below) There was presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 2002 NORTH UNIVERSITY AVENUE IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which proposed ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the I rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bladwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Steinkamp that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconcded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, and Hurst - total 3; Noes - Directors Bowen, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 4; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared not passed. There was again presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS (45) AND (46) OF SECTION 43.1 AND SUB- SECTION (G), (d) AND (H) OF SECTION 43.21 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK PERTAINING TO PARKING AREAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; j which proposed ordinance was on third and final reading, having been read the first time on August 19, 1968, and the second time as amended to deletethe retro- active provision pertaining to the planting of trees or landscaped areas, on October 7, 1968and remained on the Calendar. Director Hurst stated that it was his opinion that the provision of planting of trees or landscaped areas on all future parking lots was beneficial to the beautification of the City and recommended that the Board of Directors approve this ordinance as proposed by the City Beautiful Commission, with certain revisions as approved by the Board of Directors and Plan- ning Commission. Director Bowen stated that he could not recommend planting of trees or shrubs on parking lots when the maintenance of said planted areas by the i property owners could not be enforced. Director Baldwin recommended that a new ordinance be drafted to provide that all parking areas be hard surfaced, but omit the provision for green space planting, for consideration of the Board of Directors. The proposed ordinance as placed on the Calendar for third and final reading, was then read the.third and last time. A roll call was had on the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Menefee, Hurst, and Mayor Borchert - total 3; Noes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - I� �I III 1'7 October 21, 1968 - Cont'd. total 4; Absent - none. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared not passed. Mayor Borchert then requested the City Attorney to draft a new ordinance for consideration of the Board of Directors at a later date to provide that parking lots be hard surfaced, and eliminating the provision for landscaped or planted areas on said parking lots as recommended by Directors Baldwin and Bowen.. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,088, entitled; A RESOLUTION FIXING THE DATE FOR A HEARING ON AN.ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING THE NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY LOCATED WITHIN BLOCK 3, ORIGINAL CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, IN�CONFORMATION WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR CENTRAL LITTLE ROCK URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT, PROJECT NO. ARK -R -12; (Re: Block bounded by Main and Scbbt Streets, Second and Third StBebs). Said resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. The Annual Audit Report of the Joseph T. Robinson Memorial Auditorium for therfiscal year ending June 30, 1968 was presented, and upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Steinkamp, said Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was presented Ordinance No..12,1461 entitled: AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING FROM THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND THE SUM OF $13,000.00 TO BUDGET ACCOUNT 603 - B - GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Menefee that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was read the third and.last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass,.the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes.- none; Absent - none. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,147, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, IDENTIFIED AS CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1968, ISSUED PURSUANT TO AMENDMENT NO. 49 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS TO TO PROJECT 47, ENTITLED: "PORT AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT;" AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF MONEYS THEREFROM FOR EXPENSES OF SALE AND PURPOSES CONSISTENT WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF PORT AND INDV§t#f:AL.FACILITIES INAND NEAR I THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading,: which motion was seconded 31 October 21, 1968, Cont'd. by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Hewitt that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being' seve in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes none; Absent - none. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 4,089, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF APPLICATION FOR GRANT TO ACQUIRE OPEN -SPACE LAND; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Wakefield Park) which resolution was read in full. Director Steinkamp moved that the said resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt. A roll'call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,148, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $314.00 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND TO PAY A.CLAIM TO MR. E. C. ROBERTS; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Damage by Police Automobile). Said ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directo: present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Hurst, the rule were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,149, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AWARDING A CONTRACT ON A COMMUNICATIONS TOWER AND RELATED EQUIPMENT; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $2,596.40 FROM THE BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND; MAKING VARI BUDGET TRANSFERS; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Captain D. M. Cox of the Little Rock Police Department, advised members of the Board of Directors that this additional appropriat was necessary in order to provide adquate radio contact facilities for the various communication systems of the City; and that it had been hoped that Federal Matching Funds would be available for this increased communication facilities at the time the Budget was submitted for this year. Civil Defense Director Wade Meeks then advised that due to the War in Viet Nam that Federal Funds had been decreased by the Federal Communications Commission; but that this facility would be approved by Federal is I A I i � I I i II 1169 October 21, 1968, Cont'd. Communications Commission before it was constructed. Chief R. E. Brians of the Little Rock Police Department further advised the Board of Directors that much of the quipment was on hand and could not be used until construction of the new Communication Tower ' proposed to be located on Water Works Property on Ozark Point. After further discussion Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance as read be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Director, present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded-by Director Baldwin, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass-, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes-- none; Absent - none. Whereupon,-said ordinance was declared passed. Resolution No. 4,090 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT ON BIDS FOR A TEN (10) KILOWATT EMERGENCY GENERATOR; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Hewitt moved that the resolution be adopted which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on-the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,150, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AND PROVIDING FOR AN ANNUAL PRIVILEGE LICENSE TAX FOR VARIOUS BUSINESSES, OCCUPATIONS -AND PROFESSIONS-WITHIN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; MAKING THE VIOLATION THEREOF A MISDEMEANOR; ESTABLISHING PENALTIES; REPEALING ARTICLE'I', CHAPTER 21, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND-FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was on second reading, having been read the first time on October 7, 1968 and remained the Calendar for Mayor Borchert on second reading. then stated that some of the recommendations made by representatives of various professions to the Board of Directors at several hearings had been reconsidered; and that amendments to the ordinance were ready to be proposed at this time. Director Steinkamp then proposed that the ordinance be amended on second reading as follows: "The specialty classifications for the Dental Profession as provided for by said proposed Ordinance and all such persons shall be eliminated and identified by one classification as that of 'Dentist.' - The specialty classifications for the Medical Profession as provided for by said proposed Ordinance shall be eliminated and identified by one classification as that of 'Medical Doctor.' Annual tax for billiard and pool halls*, each table, is to be changed to.-read $36.00 annually." Director Steinkamp's motion was seconded by Director Menefee. Director Menefee moved that the proposed Ordinance be further amended as follows: "Thos Professions identified by the proposed Ordinance and .classified as Architects, Engineers, Certified Public Accountants, Lawyers, and Medical Doctors and Dentists (including the specialty classifications within said general classifications) shall pay an annual tax of Fifty and No /100 Dollars ($50.00) when they are employed by a firm, association, partnership or corporation as an employee on a fixed monthly or annual salary with no right to share in the gross or net income of the employer and have no voice or control in the management and /or operation of the employer." I� I(M October 21, 1968, Contd. i This motion was seconded by Director Hurst. Director Baldwin offered a substitute motion to this amendment to include "that all productive employees, whether licensed or not, be taxed;" contending that many firms had employees who may not be licensed at the present time, who are performing work equivalent to that of Licensed professional' rofession l , such as Certified Public Accounting and Architectural Firms, etc., and also mentioned nursed and laboratory technicians who are licensed but would not be taxed under the amendment as proposed by Director Menefee. Director Baldwin's motion failed to receive a second. Mr. W. W. Graham, Jr., Engineer, President of the Consulting Engineers Counsel of Arkansas, was then heard and opposed placing a tax on all licensed Engineer' and stated that this was imposing an unfair tax, and that the tax should only apply to members or owners of a firm. Mr. Graham further stated that this would be discriminatii against Architects and Engineers, by exempting such professions as nurses and technicians. After further discussion, a roll call was had on the original motion by Director Steinkamp as previously stated, which motion was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. A roll call was then had on the motion by Director Menefee as previously stated, which motion was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - Director - Baldwin - total 1; Absent - none. The ordinanc was then read the second time as amended. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading as amended, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 5; Noes - Directors Baldwin and Steinkamp - total 2; Absent - none. The ordinance was then read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, I Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon,.the ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,091, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CHANGE ORDER FOR CONSTRUCT ION ON THE WEST MARKHAM STREET WIDENING - CONTRACT I TO PROVIDE FOR A CHANGE IN THE ' BOX CULVERT LOCATED AT STATION 126 +05; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Bowen moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin; and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - .none. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,151, entitled: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE CHARGE FOR COPIES OF ACCIDENT REPORTS FROM THE LITTLE ROCK POLICE DEPARTMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Menefee moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time. Director Menefee moved that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by i unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance Oct6ber,•21, 1968, Cont'd. TRUCK DRIVERS IN THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AMENDING THE 1968'BUDGET'; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. E. Jack Murphy,,-,Director of Finance, advised the Board of Directors.that a situation had arisen whereby a large number of employees in this classification of the Sanitation Department had failed to report to their jobs, and that in order to maintain the service of this Department, it appeared necessary that these salary increases would be needed immediately to change the beginning rate of pay from $280.00 to $300.00. Director Hewitt moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance as read be'placed on second reading. This motion was seconded-by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board'of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Hewitt that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,154, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $15,000.00 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND TO BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF RENOVATING THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT GARAGE;'AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Menefee moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen; Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes*- none; Absent - none. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,152, entitled: AN ORDINANCE REASSIGNING FOUR (4) POLICE CADETS AND FOUR (4) POLICE PATROLMEN FOR BUDGET PURPOSES; AMENDING THE 1968 BUDGET TO REFLECT THE NECESSARY CHANGES AND APPROPRIATIONS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made,by Director Steinkamp that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of th Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Director - elect, upon motion of Director Steinkamp, seconded by Director Hewitt, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. Ordinance No. 12,153 was presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE IN THE PAY CLASSIFICATION FOR LABORERS AND TRUCK DRIVERS IN THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AMENDING THE 1968'BUDGET'; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. E. Jack Murphy,,-,Director of Finance, advised the Board of Directors.that a situation had arisen whereby a large number of employees in this classification of the Sanitation Department had failed to report to their jobs, and that in order to maintain the service of this Department, it appeared necessary that these salary increases would be needed immediately to change the beginning rate of pay from $280.00 to $300.00. Director Hewitt moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance as read be'placed on second reading. This motion was seconded-by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board'of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Hewitt that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,154, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $15,000.00 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND TO BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF RENOVATING THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT GARAGE;'AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Menefee moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by 32 iu II II October 21, 1968, Cont'd. - I Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Direc s present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or , more of the members of the Boa • rd of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Hewitt, - I seconded by Director Bowen, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. Resolution No. 4,092 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ASSIGNMENT OF A LEASE AGREEMENT REGARDING THE I CONCESSION AT GILLAM PARK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Menefee moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt. A roll call was had on the i motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote:. Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes none; Absent - none. There was presented Resolution No. 4,093, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EASEMENT OVER AND ACROSS A PORTION OF BOYLE PARK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Sewer Improvement District No. 137). Said resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Bowen, the resolution was adopte by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee_, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. i 1 There was presented Resolution No. 4,094, entitled: i A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DEDICATION DEED FROM MACHEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY TO PROPERTY TO BE USED FOR A CITY PARK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Birchwood Park). Said resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Baldwin, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,155, entitled: AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER; AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be i suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Hurst, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - _ i none; Absent - none. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. II II October 21, 1968, Cont'd. There-was presented Resolution No. 4,095, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING JACK FROST, JR. AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Bowen moved that the resolution be adopted which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented Resolution No. 4,096, entitled: A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING PURCELL SMITH TO THE LITTLE ROCK HOUSING AUTHORITY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Filed in connection therewith was a Certificate of Appointment of Mr. Purcell Smith as a Commissioner of the Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, signed by the remaining Commissioners of said Housing Authority, dated October 8, 1968, under provisions of Act 77 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 1943 for filling of vacancies on the Municipal Housing Authority Boards. Director Menefee moved that the resolution as read be adopted, which motion was seconde by Director Hurst. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Steinkamp, the Board of Directors adjourned at 9:15 o'clock.P. M. to meet again on Monday,'November 4, 1968 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. ATTEST�� 'I / City Clerk 1 APPROVED: )�(AA4 * * * * * * * * * * * * Board of Directors' Chamber • Little Rock, Arkansas November 4, 1968 - 7:30 P.M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Jane Czech, Assistant City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, and Hewitt - total 5; Absent - Director Steinkamp - total 1. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Director Menefee. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on October 21, 1968 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Menefee, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. ■ There was presented a Zoning Appeal from G. W. Adkinson, Jr., for . consideration of the Board of Directors on the denial by the Little Rock Planning Commission on his Petition requesting reclassification of property at 800 Reservoir Road (Z- 2216), from the present "A" One - family District to that of "D" Apartment District on October 32 1968. Director Hewitt moved that a hearing be set for Monday, November 18, 1968 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. in the Board of Directors' Chamber, City Hall, on the Zoning Appeal. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was then presented a Petition from Transportation Properties, Inc., International Paper Company, et al., representing themselves to be the owners of all abutting property upon a dedicated Road Right -of -Way located between Pleasant Valley and Colony West, (known as--- Mohican Valley Drive); asking the Board of , Directors to vacate, abandon and close said dedicated Right -of -Way as recorded in Book 324 at page 112 in the office of the `Circuit Clerk of Pulaski County, Arkansas, as described in detail in the Petition and shown on Survey Plat attached thereto. Said Petition stated that there are now no public utility facilities located within said Right -of -Way. Upon question by Director Bowen, John L. Taylor, Acting Director of the Department of Community Development, stated that the closing of this Roadway had been approved previously by the Little Rock Planning Commission, and that due to an oversight in the descrip -., tion at the time, only half of the of the dedicated Right -of -Way had been closed. (See Ordinance No. 11,823, passed December 19, 1966). A resolution to set a date for public hearing on the Petition as stated above, was presented. (See Resolution No. 4,097) There was presented Resolution No. 4,097, entitled: A RESOLUTION FIXING THE TIME FOR HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE VACATING, i ABANDONING, AND CLOSING MOHICAN VALLEY DRIVE IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Menefee moved that the resolution be i 1 1 November 4, 1968 - Cont'd. adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Steinkamp - total 1. Director Steinkamp was enrolled. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,156, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTIONS (45) AND (46) OF SECTION 43.1 AND SUBSECTIONS (G),(d), AND (H) OF SECTION 43.21 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK PERTAINING TO PARKING AREAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. (Omits provision for planting of trees or landscaped areas as proposed in previous Ordinance which failed to pass on October 21, 1968). Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be- placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board'of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The, Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Director Bowen, Balldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. In connection with the passage of Ordinance No. 12,156, Director Bowen stioned whether the City had any regulations pertaining to parking lots and side- requiring the owners to cut grass and weeds; and recommended that if the ty does not have any regulations now in effect, that consideration be given by Board of Directors to pass an Ordinance with this provision. Mayor Borchert ted the City Attorney to check into the matter and determine if the City had y regulations now in effect which could be enforced. There was then presented the Report of the Commissioners of Sewer Improve- ent District No. 139 of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; stating that they had rganized by electing Ralph J. T. Wiggins as Chairman, Howard D. Tanner, Sr., as ecretary, Edward G. Smith as Engineer, and William M. Dabbs, Jr., as Attorney. r. William M. Dabbs, Jr., Attorney for the said Improvement District, was then ; and stated that plans had been filed with the Commissioners, with a copy lso attached to the Report, and that said plans had been approved by the Arkansas tate Board of Health for the sewer improvements within said Improvement District, s evidenced by a Certificate attached to said Report and made a part thereof; and hat the cost of the improvements had been estimated to be $800,000.00. Said t further recommended the appointment of Glenn D. Espy, Gerald L. Elia, and E. Jones to serve as Assessors for said Improvement District. Upon question Director Bowen, Mr. Dabbs stated that Mr. Glenn D. Espy was a professional ser and Assessor, and that the other two men were property owners within the ies of the District. Director Menefee then moved that the Report be ceived and filed, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted November 4, 1968 - Cont'd. by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. (See Resolution No. 4,098) There was then presented Resolution No. 4,098, entitled: RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND APPOINTING ASSESSORS IN SEWER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 139 OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. The Comparative Statement of Income Account Report of the Little Rock Municipal Water Works for the month of September, 1968 was presented; showing Operations Statement, Number of Customers by Classification, Statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements, together with Cash Report and Charges to Capital Accounts. Upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Baldwin, said Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,157, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $100,000.00 FROM THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF THE LITTLE ROCK TOLL AUTHORITY IN DEFRAYING THE EXPENSE OF REASIBILITY AND TRAFFIC STUDY FOR THE EAST -WEST TOLLWAY; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Steinkamp moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Menefee that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was sJconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,158, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $1,438.00 FROM THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND TO PROVIDE A SALARY FOR THE CITY COLLECTOR FOR THE MONTHS OF NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER; AMENDING THE 1968 BUDGET; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the i 27 November 4. 1968 - Cont'd. Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and ' last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon.the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: 'Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt,.and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. Ordinance No. 12,159 was presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AWARDING VARIOUS CONTRACTS FOR SIDEWALKS AT THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM, FENCES AT VARIOUS CITY PARKS AND REPAIRS TO THE MONKEY HOUSE; MAKING BUDGET TRANSFERS; APPROPRIATING FUNDS PREVIOUSLY RESERVED FOR THESE PURPOSES; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time,., Director Steinkamp moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which-motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second _ time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect, upon motion of Director Hewitt, seconded by Director Menefee, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total.7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. ,There was presented Resolution No. 4,099, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR WORK ON CURBS, GUTTERS, DRIVEWAYS, AND SIDEWALKS TO CITY PROPERTY AND TO THE PARKING LOT AT FIRE STATION NO. 17; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read full._ Motion was made by Director Hewitt that the ' -in resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by_the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes = none; Absent - none. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,100, entitled:' A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE SALE OF CITY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 800 PARK AVENUE TO FRED SELZ; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Baldwin moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst; and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,160, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT WITH THE MONSANTO COMPANY FOR THE ACAUISITION FOR RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR WEST MARKHAM STREET; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $16,746.00 FROM THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND FOR STREETS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; II III 3211 November 4, 1968 - Cont'd. which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Menefee that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the ' members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Director Hewitt moved that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen -:Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. Ordinance No. 12,161 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 39 -100 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE ' CITY OF LITTLE ROCK BY AMENDING CERTAIN SUBSECTIONS OF SAID SECTION; ALL PERTAININ TO PARKING METER RATES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Hewitt moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of-the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Hewitt, the rules were (again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, the , ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 4,101, entitled: A RESOLUTION ASKING THE ARKANSAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ALLOW MUNICIPALITIES CERTAIN BROAD BASED TAXING POWERS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; i which resolution was read in full. Director Baldwin moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst; and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. In connection with the adoption of Resolution No. 4,101, Director Baldwin recommended that a general outline for various proposals to be presented to the Legislature for consideration, be worked out for the benefit of various civic groups in order that these organizations be aware of what the Municipalities need. i' Mayor Borchert then requested that Director Baldwin contact the present Acting City Managers, E. Jack Murphy and Joseph C. Kemp, to outline these proposals and to report back to the Board of Directors. i I PHI III III November 4, 1968 - Contd. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,102, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LITTLE ROCK SANITARY SEWER COMMITTEE TO CONSTRUCT I III A SEWER LINE ACROSS A PORTION OF THE REBSAMEN GOLF COURSE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none ;'`Absent' = none. There was presented a communication from W. L. Huffstuttar requesting that he be issued a Building Permit for construction on property located at the Intersection of Asher Avenue - Roosevelt Road, Cedar and Pine Streets. Mr. John L. Taylor advised the Board of Directors that this property had been designated on the Master Street Plan for future widening of Asher Avenue and change in this intersection; but that it was possible that it would be a period of years before this Project would be undertaken and it was the recommendation of the Department of Community Development that the Building Permit be issued and the City not commit itself for purchase of this property at this time. Director Menefee then moved that the Building Permit be issued to Mr. Huffstuttar. This motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - -none. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Baldwin, the Board of Directors adjourned at 8:15 o'clock P. M. to meet again on Monday, November 18, 1968 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. ATTEST: mss, of ✓D L "��' APPROVED: City Clerk Mayor I Board of Director's Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas November 18, 1968 - 7:30 P. M. ' The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Jane.Czech, Assistant City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, and Hewitt - total 5; Absent - Director Steinkamp - total 1. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Director Hewitt. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on November 4, 1968 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as- written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The following Zoning Petitions as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on November 7, 1968 were presented: Z -2222 - Petition from Butler and Dishongh, by Art Givens, Jr.,-for reclassification of property at 4214 West 12th Street, described as Lots 7 and 8, Block 5, Jansen's Addition to the City of'Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "B" Residence District to that of "E -1" Quiet Business District. Z -2223 - Petition from The Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, for' reclassification of various Tracts located within the High Street Urban Area Project, from various zoning classifications to various zoning classifications.. There being no protests presented to the above Petitions, an Ordinance to rezone the various properties as requested was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12;162) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,162, entitled: I. , . , AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: 4214 West 12th Street; and various Tracts in High Street Urban Renewal Project) Said ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors.present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, and Hewitt - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Steinkamp - total 1. i Director Steinkamp was enrolled. There was again presented the Zoning Appeal from G. W. Adkisson, Jr., for consideration by the Board of Directors on the denial by the Little Rock Planning Commission on his Petition requesting reclassification of property at 800 Reservoir Road, from the present "A" One- family District to that of "D" Apartment District (Z- 2216), on October 3, 1968. Attached to the Appeal was a copy of the I original Zoning Petition, together with receipt for registered mail to any property owner appearing before the Little Rock Planning Commission on October 3, 1968 to object to the proposed rezoning of this property. Public heating on the Zoning Appeal had been set for this time and place by the Board of Directors, and all persons present desiring to be heard were then extended the courtesy of November 182 1968 - Cont'd. the floor. Mr. Jack Taylor, Acting Director of Community Development showed the sketch of the tract proposed for "D" Apartment Zoning. He stated that the Planning Commission denied this request on October 3, 1968 due "to the'fact that "the "40 acres-to the North had been rezoned in 1962 to "D" Apartment and had never been developed and that there were two objectors at the Planning Commission Meeting who desired to see a Development Plan of the area requested for rezoning. He stated that no Development Plan has been presented yet. The Planning Commission also, felt that this would be "spot zoning." Mr. Ralph Bozeman, Registered Architect representing Mr. G. W. Adkisson, Jr. then presented a 9 detailed Development Plan of the tract requested for rezoning. He stated that he did present a Development Plan to the Planning Commission on October 3, 1968, though not as detailed as the one presented to the Board of Directors. The Plan consists of low density luxury type apartment buildings consisting of 120 units with swimming pool to be located in the center and trees, landscaping and other greenery to be planned along the exterior sides. Mr. Bozeman said that Reservoir•Road has been approved for four lanes when funds are available; that it will eventually connect to Barrow Road and Brookside Drive, which will make it a much traveled thoroughfare, and in his opinion the requested zoning would not be out of character with the neighborhood, and development is in this direction. Mr. William Payne, Real Estate Agent and Appraiser, was present and stated that this land is not easily adaptable for single - family residential development because of the terrain, and feels the Development Plan as presented, is a very good one. Mr. Bozeman stated that the Planning Commission's denial of thir request was not unanimous with three members voting in favor of the rezoning; further, that Mr. Frank A. Brown was the objector and after viewing the proposed Development Plan, he was very pleased with it. Director Bowen questioned if this property was developed into "A" One - family, what kind of street grade would exist. Mr. Bozeman stated the street grades were excessive for single family dwellings. After further discussion, Director Hewitt made the motion to return this matter to the Planning Commission for restudy and further consideration. This motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp. Motion carried by voice vote. Public Hearing was left open and Appeal was returned'to the Planning Commission. There was then presented Ordinance No.-- 12,163, entitled: AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING THE NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY LOCATED WITHIN BLOCK 3,. ORIGINAL CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE CENTRAL LITTLE ROCK'URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT, PROJECT ARK R -12; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Public hearing on the Ordinance had been set by the Board of Directors for this date and time, and Mayor Borchert declared the Public Hearing open to all persons desiring to be heard thereon. Mr. William-L. Terry, Attorney for the Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock, stated that the utility easement requirements had been met with the Arkansas Power and Light Company reserving an easement extending 13'6" above the surface grade of the alley in order to allow trucks and vehicles to run across the easement to repair lines. Mr. Terry also III stated that the entire block is to be used'for a temporary parking lot until the property is sold and that Downtown Unlimited has made plans to pave the entire block. 'Mr. George Millar, Executive Director of the Housing Authority of Little'Rock;-stated that the closing of this alley will be ..... treated in the identical manner as the-alley-closed for Worthen Bank and Trust Company and that a request for Grant -in -Aid will be filed with"the Housing and'Urban Development Agency.,.There being no protests presented to the closing of the above described alley; the Public Hearing was declared closed. Director Menefee moved that the rules be suspendeCand the ordinance as read-be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in numaber and two - thirds or more of the 1 1111111 members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. 1111M November 18, 1968 - Cont'd. Motion was made by Director aowen.that. the .rulea , ap# be..suspended and the ordinance placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst,-Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon the ordinance was declared passed. There was.presented Resolution No. 4,103, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A QUITCLAIM DEED CONVEYING TITLE TO LANDS COMPRISING THE NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY LOCATED WITHIN BLOCK 3, ORIGINAL CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE CENTRAL LITTLE ROCK URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT, PROJECT NO. ARK R -12; which resolution was read in full. ,Motion was made..by Director Bowen that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll.call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,164, entitled: AN'ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $73,600.00 FROM FUNDS PREVIOUSLY RESERVED FOR STORM DRAINAGE, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Menefee that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Hurst, seconded by Director Menefee, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,165, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR PURCHASE OF REVOLVERS, BELTS AND HOLSTERS FOR USE BY THE LITTLE ROCK POLICE DEPARTMENT; TRANSFERRING FUNDS; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the. first time. Director Baldwin.moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members.of..the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the�Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Hewitt that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present,,being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time; and the Aye:and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none: Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. "There was then presented Resolution No. 4,104, entitled: . A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR PURCHASE OF VARIOUS ITEMS TO BE USED BY THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT;,AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; I I i IB33 November 18, 1968 - Cont'd. which resolution was read in full. Director Menefee moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, ' Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Ordinance No. 12,166 was presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING FUNDS FROM THE MacARTHUR PARK,GARDEN RESTORATION COMMITTEE AND APPROPRIATING SAME FOR THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM PROJECT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Menefee moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board'of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Hurst, seconded by Director Menefee, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and ' Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,167; entitled: AN ORDINANCE CONSOLIDATING THE OFFICE OF THE CITY TREASURER WITH THE POSITION AND OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND TRANSFERRING THE DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY OF SAID CITY TREASURER TO THE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Menefee moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in numben'and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors'present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Menefee, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result ' being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 4,105, entitled: A RESOLUTION ADOPTING SCHEDULES FOR RELOCATION PAYMENTS AND FOR AVERAGE ANNUAL GROSS RENTALS OF STANDARD HOUSING APPLICABLE TO DISPLACED FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director.Baldwin. The resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total - 7; Noes - none;'Absent - none. Resolution No. 4,106 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING MARK BLOCK,,JR.; which resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Steinkamp, seconded by Director Baldwin, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. ' There was presented Resolution No. 4,107, entitled: A RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING ERNEST PETTIT, SR,.; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Steinkamp that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, III III 33 November 18, 1968 - Cont'd. Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,108, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING JACK EAST, SR. AS A MEMBER OF THE AIRPORT COMMISSION; AND FOR OTHER ' PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Menefee that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Resolution No. 4,109 was presented, entitled: " A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND NATURAL HISTORY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. A brief discussion was then had on a request from the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission for ' an increase in the amount to be appropriated by the City of Little Rock for the year 1969 in excess of $17,000.00. Also mentioned, were land negotiations between the Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock and the Arkansas Bar Association, in connection with the construction of the proposed parking garage at the Municipal Auditorium. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Menefee, the Board of Directors recessed at 8:40 o'clock P. M. subject to call. ATTEST: ^ Q�& r / APPROVED:• � ✓/ c� �xl City Clerk Mayor _ i I i i III III 1 1 1 Board.of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas November 20, 1968 -.2:00 P. M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock,- Arkansas met in- reconvened session from November 18, 1968 upon call by the Mayor, with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Jane Czech, Assistant City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 5; Absent- Director Menefee - total 1. There being a quorum present and it "being so announced, the following proceedings were had: There was presented Resolution.No. 4,110j-entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CHANGE IN THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE CENTRAL LITTLE ROCK URBAN RENEWAL-PROJECT ARK R -12 IN BLOCK'•99y'ORIGINAL CITY OFtLITTLE- ROCK;', which resolution was read in full. .Mr. George Millar, Executive Director of the Housing Authority •'8f "the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to consider this minor change in the Land Use Plan of the Central Little Rock Urban Renewal Project, which would change the use of the half block on West Markham Street between Conway and Spring Streets from "F" Commercial District to that of "Public Use." Mr. Millar stated that this property is owned by the Arkansas Bar Association, which plans to build a new building on the site; that the Housing Authority owns the American Legion property behind the site at'the Northwest corner of La Harpe Boulevard and Spring Street, and that the Vess Bottling Company owns the property on the Northeast corner. Under the Development Plan the Housing Authority will'purchase the West Markham Street property from the Arkansas Bar Foundation and dedicate it as aTPlazaa The Bar Foundation will in turn purchase the American Legion Site and the Vess Bottling Company property for their new building. The Parking Authority plans to develop the Underground Parking Garage adjacent to the Robinson Auditorium if Bonds can be sold. Mr. Millar further stated that this change is needed to accelerate the development of the Plaza and Underground Parking Project East of the Auditorium within the Block bounded by Conway, Spring, La Harps and'West Markham Streets; and that ,the property proposed for the change would never be used.for other than "Public Use." After further discussion and it'being stated by John-L.-Taylor, Acting Director of the Department of Community Development, that the Little Rock Planning Commission had•approved this minor change in the Development Plan for this property on West Markham Street, Director Baldwin moved that the resolu'ti6n as read be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was - adopted by the following vote: -Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst,'Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6;. Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee -• total 1. 0 There was then presented a Request from Jason Rouby, Executive Director of the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission,•for'an appropriation from•the.City of Little Rock.for.the,year 1969.in the amount of $45,556.00, representing an increase of $17,811.00 over the $27,745.00 appropriated -and. paid by the City for the year 1968. Mr. Rouby stated that this increase was being requested due to a reduction in Federal Funds, increase in operation costs, a need for new office equipment and a new car. Mr. Rouby further stated that the City's participation in Metroplan was entirely of their volit but that Act 204,of the Model Cities Law provides that any application submitted for Federal Funds by Cities must be approved by a Planning Agency, and that Metroplan had been designated as the Planning Agency for this Metropolitan Area. Mr. Rouby stated that Cities relied heavily on an Agency of this type in long -range planning, and urged the Board of Directors to approve this request. Mayor Borchert questioned Mr. Rouby as to why Metroplan could not curtail some of its operation costs and staff as the City has to do when funds are not available, such as technical employees, new equipment November 20, 1968 - Cont'd. IIIIIII and many other items. Mr. Rouby replied that their staff had been decreased to some extent and any further decrease could be jeopardized by further decreases; and that the type of typewriter that had been included in their Budget for 1969 would in effect eliminate one Secretary. Upon question by Director Baldwin, Mr. Rouby stated that Metroplan pays rent of $12,000.00 annually for their new space in the Continental Building, with two - thirds of this being provided by the Federal Government; and i that their former space which was rent free in the Pulaski County Court House was not adequate or comfortable for.their staff, and did not present a desirable image to the general public or other agencies. Director Hewitt questioned Mr. Rouby as to why Metroplan did not present a request for I this increase in appropriation approximately 90 days ago when-the Budget for the City of Little Rock was first being -.considered. Mr. Rouby stated that Metroplan did not have a_tax base-for support and could not determine at that time how much would be needed for the Cities; and that the-other participating Municipalities would be requested for their proportionate share in increase for 1969. i After further discussion, Director Steinkamp stated that he thought the City should support Metroplan, and moved that the appropriation requested by Metroplan be approved. This motion failed to receive a second. Director Hewitt-then presented a substitute motion "to increase the appropriation to $30,500.00 as Little Rock's contribution to Metroplan. " - This motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and failed of adoption by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Hurst, and Hewitt - total 3; Noes - Directors Baldwin, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 3; Absent - Director-Menefee - total 1. Mayor Borchert-then requested Acting City Managers Joseph C. Kemp and E. Jack Murphy to study this request by Metroplan for this increase, and have a recommendation to the.Board of Directors prior to final adoption of the.1969 Budget for the City of Little Rock. In connection with the preparation of the City of Little Rock Operating Budget for.1969; a review of the Summary.'pages, particularly those pertaining to major appropriations such as an over -all five percent salary increase with the exception of a few technical employees who would receive larger increases, Capital Improvements, Job Classification Survey which is badly.needed, the hiring of _. additional Firemen and changes of Pay Range in the Fire and Police Departments,'new equipment, and other appropriations being proposed. Recommendations were made that in the Capital Improvements Program, that the widening of Mississippi Avenue be given top priority in the Capital Improvements Program, and if possible to complete the widening of West Markham Street to Rodney Parham Road, if I� it meant curtailing part of other.improvements to be considered. Also recommended for strong i consideration were requests made by the Museum of Science and Natural History, the Arts Center, and i the City Beautiful Commission for an increase in their appropriation for 1969, in order that they could continue their program for various improvements. Mayor Borchert then requested the Acting i City Managers to study -these various proposals and have recommendations prepared for the Board of Directors prior to final adoption of the Budget Ordinance by December 1, 1969. There being no further business presented to come before th'e meeting, upon motion of Director Baldwin',' seconded by''Director Hewitt, the Board of Directors recessed at 3:35 o'clock P. M. subject to call. r I • /fie e Ux/ ATTEST: APPROVED: &0� City Clerk Mayor i i i 37 Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas - November 27, 1968 - 3:00 P.M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in reconvened session from November 20, 1968 upon call by the Mayor, with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Jane Czech, Assistant City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, and Hewitt - total 4; Absent - Directors Hurst and I Steinkamp - total 2. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: Director Steinkamp was enrolled. Director Hurst was enrolled. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,168, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FOR SPECIAL PROJECTS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND "ONE TIME" EXPENDITURES REVENUES AVAILABLE AFTER 1968 BUDGET EXPENSES AND ' REVENUES AVAILABLE FROM THE CANCELLATION OF PREVIOUS RESERVES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Cancellation of City Hall Elevator, and Car Washing Machineery). Said ordihance,was read the first time. Director Steinkamp then questioned the expense of the $25,000.00 as designated in this ordinance to provide for a Job Classification and Salary Survey, and moved that the ordinance be amended to delete this expenditure. Director Baldwin stated that this project had been considered and deemed advisable each of the years he had served on the Board of Directors when the Budget was being considered; and recommended that this item remain in the ordinance as proposed. Director Steinkamp's motion failed to receive a second. A discussion was then'had on the amount of $35,000.00 as set out in the ordinance for purchase of a Bulldozer for the Sanitation Department, and the feasibility of purchasing another Allis- Chalmers machine as bid by Clark Equipment Company at a low Bid of $35,455.00 or a Caterpillar Machine at the cost of $45,200.00 as bid by J. A. Riggs Tractor Company, the only two Bids received. Curtis Woods, Director of the Sanitation Department, was as to his he questioned recommendation, and presented figures showing that the last Allis- Chalmers Machine purchased by the City and now in use at the Sanitation Landfill, had cost the City an excessive amount in repairs during 1969 and estimated that the repairs and maintenance would continue to be high for the balance of the year. Mr. Woods recommended the purchase of the Caterpillar Machine which was a heavier Machine and probably cost less in repairs and maintenance, or to readvertise for Bids on the smaller and heavier machines, stating that it might be advantageous to purchase the heavier machine in the long run maintenance wise. Upon question by Mayor Borchert, Joseph C. Kemp, City Attorney, stated that the City would have to substantiate facts on the difference in cost of repairs and maintenance of the two Machines to warrant awarding the highest Bid as received, as part of the figures as presented by Mr. Woods on the Allis- Chalmers Machine was for maintenance and not all for repairs; and recommended that the lower Bid be accepted if the two bids as received at this time were considered. After further discussion, it was agreed verbally that Bids would be readvertised and Bids be accepted on the two sizes of Machines. Director Baldwin then moved that the rules be suspended and the -ordinance as read be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by i November 27, 1968 -- Cont'd. 1111111 I Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of _ I, the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. A lengthy discussion was then had on the proposed Budget Ordinance for the City of Little Rock, Arkansas for the year 1969 as previously reviewed by the Board of Directors , pertaining to major and special projects and capital improvements. Director Steinkamp recommended that the widening of Mississippi Street from West ' Markham Street to Cantrell Road, be given top priority and that the City concentrate on completing this work, if it meant curtailing some of the other detailed expendi- tures such as the Street Lighting and Street Maintenance Programs. Director Steinkamp stated that the City had these two Programs well under way and that the streets were in better condition at this time than for a long while and that the City could afford to cut down on these and other projects in order to find available funds to attempt completion of widening Mississippi Street. Mayor Borchert then stated that at the time the 1965 Capital Improvements Bonds were issued that the City proposed the widening of Mississippi Street as part of the Capital Improvements Program, but that it had not committed itself to complete the entire project; and that he was not in favor of cutting other city services to complete the widening of Mississippi Street. Mayor Borchert further stated that this project had already cost the City much more than anticipated, and that the City had done the best it _ could with funds available. These statements were also expressed by Directors ' Bowen and Baldwin; and Director Baldwin questioned how it would be possible for the City to find additional funds to complete the widening of Mississippi Street if none could be provided for payment of the full salary of the Director of the Museum of Science and Natural History as previously discussed, a part of which is now being paid by private solicitation of members of the Board of Trustees. Director Steinkamp then stated that after reviewing the proposed Budget, he felt that by cutting other appropriations for 1969, the City could find sufficient funds over the amount of $283,451.00 designated in the proposed Budget for Mississippi Street Widening, and moved "that Mississippi Street Widening Project be completed from Markham Street to Cantrell Road, from funds available and that the City Manager be instructed to find other funds for completion of the work." This motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and failed of adoption by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Hewitt and Steinkamp - total 2; Noes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, I Menefee, Hurst, and Mayor Borchert - total 5; Absent - none. Director Menefee then moved that "the Reserve of $283,451.00 be used to do as much work as possible on the widening of Mississippi Street." This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors i 91 r I November 279 1968_ - Cont'd. Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - Director Bowen - total 1; Absent - none. Motion was then made by Director Steinkamp that "the $95,000.00 Reserve that the City expects to receive from the Federal Transportation Department be used for this Project." This motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Menefee, Hurst, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 4; Noes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, and Mayor Borchert - total 3; Absent - none. Director Steinkamp then moved "to delete $50,000.00 from Street Maintenance and $45,000-00 from the Street Lighting Program to be used as a Reserve." This motion was seconded by Director Hewitt. A discussion was had on the deletion of the $45,000-00 from Street Lighting in the proposed Budget, and John L. Taylor, Acting Director of the Department of Community Development, stated that he could not recommend cutting down on this Program as his department received numerous calls daily concerning additional street lighting. A roll call was then had on the motion by Director Steinkamp, and the motion failed of adoption by the following vote: Ayes - Director Bowen, Mayor Borchert, and Steinkamp - total 3; Noes - Directors Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, and Hewitt - total 4; Absent- none. The proposed Budget Ordinance for the City of Little Rock, Arkansas was then placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,169)1._ There was presented Ordinance No. 12,169, entitled: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1969 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1969, APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR EACH AND EVERY CLASS OF EXPENDITURE THEREIN PROVIDED; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Steinkamp moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Director Hewitt moved that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Steinkamp, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Menefee, the Board of Directors adjourned at 4:20 o'clock P.M. to meet again on Monday, December 2, 1968 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED: Mayor 34 Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas December 2, 1968 - 7:30 P.M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Jane Czech, Assistant City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, and Hewitt - total 4; Absent - Directors Menefee and Steinkamp - total 2. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Mayor Borchert. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on November 18, 1968, as reconvened on November 20, 1968 and November 27, 1968, was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Hewitt, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was again presented the Petition from Transportation Properties, Inc., ' and International Paper Company,,et al., representing themselves to be the owners of all property abutting upon a Dedicated Roadway Right -of -Way located between Pleasant Valley and Colony West, known as Mohican Valley Drive); asking the Board of Director to vacate, abandon, and close said Right -of -Way as described in detail in the Petition and as recorded in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Pulaski County, in Book 324, Page 112and shown on Survey Map attached to the Petition. Filed also was a Certification from Beach Abstract and Guaranty Company, showing the owners of record of all property to the Right -of -Way proposed to be closed. Said Petition stated that there are no utility facilities within said Right -of -Way; and it was previously stated on November 4, 1968 that the Little Rock Planning Commission had approved the closing of this entire Roadway at the time a' portion thereof was closed by Ordinance No. 11,823 passed on December 19, 1966. Public hearing on the Petition had been set for this time and place by Resolution No. 0,097 of the Board of Directors; and it was stated that notice thereof had been duly published on November 8, 1068 and November 15, 1968, advising all persons interested to appear and they would be given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard therein. Mr. Thomas E. Downie, Attorney for the Petitioners, advised the Board of Directors that due to an error in description in previous pro- ceedings to close this Right -o£ -Way, only half of said Right -of -Way was closed and that it was desired to be utilized by the abutting property owners. There being no protests presented or any other persons present desiring to be heard, the public hearing was declared closed and an Ordinance to close said Roadway which had not been improved or used by the public generally, ass placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,170). Director Steinkamp was enrolled. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,170, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, VACATING, ABANDONING, AND CLOSING A CERTAIN ROAD RIGHT -OF -WAY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be i I I V1 December 2, 1968 - Cont'd. suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of ' Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Hurst, seconded by Director Bowen, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. The emergency section, being Section 3 of Ordinance No. 12,170 was read, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,171, entitled: AN ORDINANCE WAIVING HEIGHT REGULATION ON A 300 FOOT COMMUNICATIONS TOWER TO BE CONSTRUCTED ON OZARK POINT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Hewitt that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time; and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors ' Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. The Quarterly Report of the Joseph T. Robinson Memorial Auditorium for the period ending September 30, 1968 was presented; and upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Hewitt, the Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was then presented a Financial Report of the 1967 Audit and the Un- audited Records of 1968 for Twin City Transit, Inc., as requested by the City of Little Rock. The Report was reviewed and summarized, and a discussion was held on Twin City Transit Company's operations. The Report showed an estimated profit for 1969 in the amount of $15,286.00, and a projected loss for 1970 of $10,795.00 and $41,380.00 for 1971 at the present rate of operation. Mr. Roland E. St. John, owner of Twin City Transit Company, Inc., stated that the losses were based on operating costs which included a 3% cost of living raise in July, 1968, and and possibly another raise in January, 1060. Mr. St. John requested the City to proceed with processing of applications for federal funds for the purchase of six additional new buses, and stated that he would underwrite $60,000.00 of the cost which would be the Transit Company's share of the cost of purchase of the new buses. I December 2, 1968 - Contd. He further stated that the present fare of Twenty -five Cents is comparatively low and that the City of Little Rock could expect an increase in fares within the next five years. After further discussion, recommendation was made by Director Steinkamp that I in the future that the Board of Directors evaluate the operations of the Transit Company each six months. No action was taken upon the request of Mr. St. John. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,111, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SETTLE DISPUTED CLAIMS OF SOCIAL SECURITY DEDUCTIONS FROM THE RETIREMENT BENEFITS OF THREE CITY EMPLOYEES; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - i Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; i Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. There was presented Resolution No. 4,112, entitled: A RESOLUTION GRANTING TO W. A. TUGGLE DISABILITY RETIREMENT BENEFITS UNDER ' SECTION 2 -24 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND I FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Filed in connection therewith was a request from W. A. Tuggle, Foreman II in the Public Works Department of the City of Little Rock, for Retirement Benefits under Section 2 -24 of the Code of Ordinances; and recommendations from Jan B. Carter, Director of the Public Works Department, Dr. Mason G. Lawson, City Health Director, and Dr. John R. Stotts, personal Physicianrecommending Disability Retirement for W. A. Tuggle as requested; togehter with a Certification from the Civil Service Director for the City of Little Rock, showing period of employment of W. A. Tuggle with the City of Little Rock from January 6, 1944 to September 1, 1968, a period of Twenty -four years, Seven months, and Twenty -five days. Director Hewitt moved that the resolution as read be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. Resolution No. 4,113 was then presented, entitled: i A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS ITEMS TO BE USED BY THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Gasoline, Motor Oil, Oil Products�a ®dcr4solution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Hurst, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. There was presented Resolution No. 4,114, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD CONCERNING CERTAIN SEWER CONSTRUCTION UPON RAILROAD PROPERTY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; , (Re: Area West of Woodlane Street and South of Lincoln Avenue). Said resolution i I was read in full; and upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, the I resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, I I Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; 1 December 2, 196B_- Cont'd. Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. Resolution No. 4,115 was presented, entitled: . A RESOLUTION OF ASSURANCE TO THE COMMISSION ON CRIME AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS OF THE INTEREST AND DESIRE OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COMPREHENSIVE STATE WIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT PLAN FOR ARKANSAS AS PROVIDED FOR UNDER THE FEDERAL OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREET ACT OF 1968; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in fullDirector Baldwin moved that the resolution be adopted which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was had on the motion and th resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, 'Hurst ;.,Mdyor. Borbhert,,:Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,116, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MRS. DONALD CAMPBELL, MRS. ROBERT BROWN, DONALD NELSON AND MRS. HATTIE L. WHITE AS MEMBERS OF THE OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO SERVE THE UNEXPIRED TERMS OF THE PERSONS THEY ARE REPLACING, SAID TERMS EXPIRING ON APRIL 24, 1969: AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Hurst that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Menefee - total 1. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, the Board of Directors adjourned at 8:50 o'clock P.M. to meet again on Monday, December 16, 1968 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. ATTEST: City Clerk APF 4 Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas December 16, 1968 - 7:30 P.M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Borchert presiding, and Jane Czech, Assistant City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 6; Absent - none. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceed- ings were had: The Invocation was given by Director Hewitt. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on December 2, 1966 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Baldwin, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. Resolution No. 4,117 was presented by Joseph C. Kemp, City Attorney and Acting City Manager, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO RETIRING BOARD MEMBERS WILLIAM F. STEINKAMP, JAMES F. HEWITT, MARTIN BORCHERT AND VICTOR MENEFEE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full, Section 1 thereof being sung to the tune of "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow" by a group in the audience, including the new Directors to take office on January 1, 1969. Director Baldwin moved that the Resolution as read be adopte which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. The following Zoning Petitions as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commis- sion an December 5, 1968 were presented: Z -2230 Petition from.Sol Alman for reclassification of property located on the West side of the 800 Block of Miller Street, in Hanger's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, (See Petition for legal description); from the present "C" Two - family and "T" Light Industrial Districts to that of "I" Light Industrial District. (Original request was for "K" Heavy Industrial District). Z -2128 Petition from the Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock, Arkan- sas, for reclassification of various properties located within the Coliseum Urban Renew- al Project at Roosevelt Road and Park Avenue, from various Zoning Classifications to various Zoning Classifications. Z -2225 Petition from John L. Tracy for reclassification of property located at 5329 "B" Street, described as all of Lot 2, Block 14, Pfeifer's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "B" Residence District to that of "C" Two - family District. Z -2231 Petition from John V. Schlerth, Agent for John H. Baird, for reclassi- fication of property in the 6100 Block West on Interstate No. 30 (South Side); from the present "A" One- family District to that of "I" Light Industrial District. There being no protests presented to the reclassification of the various prop- erties as described above, an Ordinance to rezone said properties was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,172). There was presented Ordinance No. 12,172, entitled: December 16, 1966 - Cont'd. AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARK- ANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: 600 Block Miller Street; Coliseum Area Project at Roosevelt Road and Park Street; 5329 "B" Street; 6100 Block West on Interstate No. 30) Said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be sus- pended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Di- rector Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Di- rectors- elect. The Ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Menefee, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and'last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, May- or Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, ' the Ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented a Zoning Petition, (Z- 2226), from Ray Ivey, Agent for Mrs. Thelma Davis, for reclassification of property at 317 -321 North Van Buren Street, HIdescribed as Lots 1 and 2, Block 4, and One -half of closed alley adjoining said Lots, Pfeifer's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; originally requested the re- zoning from the present "B" Residence District to that of "E -1" Quiet Business District, and approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on December 5, 1968 for that of "C" Two - family District classifica.tion. It was then stated that the Applicant had agreed to accept the change in Zoning to the "C" Two- family District since the Petition was re- viewed before the Board of Directors at the Agenda meeting on Wednesday, December 11, 1968. There being no protests presented to the reclassification of said property as above stated, an Ordinance to rezone the property to "C" Two - family District was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,173). There was presented Ordinance No. 12,173, entitled: ' AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 317 -321 NORTH VAN BUREN STREET IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adop- ted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ord- In connection with a request from Mr. Werner C. Knoop, Chairman of the Little Rock Parking Authority, for an opinion as to whether the City could pledge parking meter inance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. In connection with a request from Mr. Werner C. Knoop, Chairman of the Little Rock Parking Authority, for an opinion as to whether the City could pledge parking meter December 16, 1966 - Cont'd. i funds for reserves to assure necessary financial backing in order to sell Revenue Bonds for financing construction of an Auditorium Parking Garage at West Markham and Spring Streets, as presented at the Agenda meeting of the Board of Directors on December 11, (- 1968; Joseph C. Kemp, City Attorney, stated that he had consulted with.Bond Counsel and , had been advised that in their opinion an Act of the 1967 General Assembly of the State of Arkansas would permit the issuance of Revenue Bonds for the Parking Garage to be paid from revenues from Parking Meters, without calling an election for this purpose. Mr. Werner C. Knoop, Chairman of the Parking Authority, then stated that the City would need to pledge approximately $96,000.00 a year for about five years in order to furnish the necessary backing for sale of the $2,393,000.00 estimated for construction of the pro- ject, instead of the $88,000.00 as quoted at the Agenda meeting on December 11, 1966. Mr. Knoop further stated that the Parking Authority had been assigned certain responsi- bilities under the Ordinance to create the Parking Authority, and that he hoped the Board of Directors would consider giving the Parking Authority the assurance they needed in order to carry out the plans for the Parking Garage. E. Jack Murphy, Finance Director and an Acting City Manager at this time, then stated that the estimated revenues from parking meters had been appropriated for other projects in the 1969 Budget, and that if ' any funds were pledged for the Revenue Bonds for 1969, the City would have to find other sources of revenue, such as previously proposed by former City Manager Clifford O'Key by an increase in Franchise Taxes, a City Automobile License fee, at the time various pro- jects were being considered, which included the Auditorium Parking Garage. Mr. Knoop then stated that it takes time to prepare for a Bond Issue, and that it was probable that the City would not.need to pledge any funds for 1969; and that the request of the Parking i Authority at this time was that "if the Board of Directors can accept the proposition to pledge Municipal funds from some source to assure that Revenue Bonds would be salable to construct the Parking Garage, then I would hope the Board would instruct the Director of Finance and City Attorney to begin work on a plan or plans through which such can be accomplished and present same to the Board for consideration ". After further discussion, Director Steinkamp moved that the Director of Finance and the City Attorney begin a study i to develop a plan whereby city funds could be pledged to secure sale of Revenue Bonds to I finance construction of the proposed Parking Garage project at the Auditorium, as present] ad by Mr. Knoop. This motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Mayor Borchert, Hurst, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none. Absent - none. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,116, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO CONVEY CER- TAIN REAL ESTATE BELONGING TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Correct erroneous description in original Deed, and relieve encroachment and clear title to property located at 11th and Brown Streets). Said Resolution was read in full. Director Hurst moved that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. A roll call was had on the mo- tion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - :none; Absent - none. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,174, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ASSESSING THE VALUE OF BENEFITS TO BE RECEIVED BY THE OWNERS OF EACH OF THE SEVERAL BLOCKS, LOTS AND PARCELS OF LAND WITHIN SEWER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 139 OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; thorize the Power and Light Company to bill all customers now served under the present effective Schedule on a gross and net basis. Motion was made by Director Menefee that the Rate Schedule be received and filed. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,175, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FROM THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND THE SUM OF $6,500.00 TO BUDGET ACCOUNT 603 -B- GENERAL LIABILITY - INSURANCE TO PROVIDE FOR CER- TAIN PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Menefee that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was sec- onded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present_, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Director Hurst moved that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adapted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor 16, 1966 - Cont'd. (December which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen questioned the provision in the Ordinance pertaining to payment of the special assessment of taxes for an improvement district being paid in quarterly payments. Joseph C. Kemp, City Attorney, advised that Mr. William Dabbs, Jr., Attorney for the Improvement District, was unable to attend this meeting due to illness, and recommended that if the Board desired to actoon the Ordinance at this time in order not to delay the assessments, an amendment to -the Ordinance could be passed at a later date if it was determined that this was not probable. It was then stated that notice of the Filing of the Assessments in the office of the City Clerk had been duly published and that no protests had been received. Director Menefee moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. `This motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time; and by unani- mous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Direc- tor Menefee, seconded by Director Hurst, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance ' was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, the Ordinance was declared passed. The Comparative Statement of Income Account Report of the Little Rock Municipal Water Works was presented for the month of October, 1968, showing Operations Statement, Number of Customers by Classification, Cash Receipts and Disbursements, together with Cash Report and Charges to Capital Accounts. Upon motion of Director Menefee, seconded by Director Baldwin, seidnReport was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was presented an Arkansas Power and Light Company Gross -Net Billing Rider, Rate Schedule M15, as filed with the Arkansas Public Service Commission for approval. A 11communication attached thereto stated that when effective, this Rate Schedule would au -, thorize the Power and Light Company to bill all customers now served under the present effective Schedule on a gross and net basis. Motion was made by Director Menefee that the Rate Schedule be received and filed. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,175, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FROM THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND THE SUM OF $6,500.00 TO BUDGET ACCOUNT 603 -B- GENERAL LIABILITY - INSURANCE TO PROVIDE FOR CER- TAIN PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Menefee that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was sec- onded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present_, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Director Hurst moved that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee, and was adapted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor ecember 16, 1968 - Cont'd. hert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, the Ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,176, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF REVOLVERS FOR USE BY THE LITTLE ROCK POLICE DEPARTMENT; A CRAWLER - TRACTOR DOZER FOR USE BY THE SANITATION DEPART= MENT AND CURB AND GUTTER WORK TO BE DONE AT THE LITTLE ROCK CITY ZOO; APPROPRIATING $22,265.00 FROM THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be sus- pended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Di- rector Hewitt, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Di- rectors- elect. The Ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the mem- bers of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect, upon motion of Director Hurst, seconded by Director Baldwin, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Where- upon, the Ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 4,119, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A QUITCLAIM DEED TO VARIOUS PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PUR- POSES; (Re: Portion remaining from purchase of Right -of -Way on West Third Street curves). Said Resolution was read in full. Director-Bowen moved that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. A roll call was had on the motion and th Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,177, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING IN PART ORDINANCE NO. 12,150 SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE ES= TABLISHING AND PROVIDING FOR AN ANNUAL PRIVILEGE LICENSE TAX FOR VARIOUS BUSINESSES, OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS-WITHIN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Renting and Leasing of Automobiles and Trucks; Charge for each employee). Said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be sus- pended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Di- rector Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Di- rectors- elect. The Ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the mem bars of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Menefee,.seconded by Director Hurst, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinanc Pass, the result being assfollows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Where- upon, the Ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 4,120, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH RELOCATION PAYMENTS WILL BE MADE; i I i December 16, 1966 - Cont'd. AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Menefee that the Resolu- tion be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and the Resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, May Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,121, entitled: A RESOLUTION COMMENDING JUDGE JOHN L. SULLIVAN FOR HIS MANY YEARS-OF SERVICE AND MANY CONTRIBUTIONS'TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK WHILE SERVING AS TRAFFIC JUDGE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen.that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Menefee. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Resolution No. 4,122 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO AN OPTION AND AGREEMENT TO BE NEGOTIATED BETWEEN THE LITTLE ROCK PORT AUTHORITY AND MURPHY OIL CORPOR- ATION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Hurst that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hewitt. .A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,178, entitled: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FIRE HYDRANTS WITHIN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK FOR THE YEAR 1969; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be sus- pended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Di- rector Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Di- rectors - elect. The Ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Menefee that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Where- upon, the Ordinance was declared passed. A discussion was then held on a communication presented to the Board of Director from E. Jack Murphy, Finance Director and an acting City Manager, relative to a problem invdlving the Di-Weekly Payroll. Said communication stated that a Bi- Weekly Payroll sys- tem covers 26 fourteen day periods which amount to 364 days per year, leaving one day a year unaccounted for and two extra days each Leap Year, eventually causing a full pay period after a length of time. Said communication stated that these facts had been dis- cussed with the City Attorney and Acting City Manager Joseph C. Kemp, and also the newly appointed City Manager, John Meriwether, who will take office in January, 1969; and re- commended one of three alternatives to alleviate the problem, as follows: a December 16, 1968 - Cont'd. I (1) Going back to Semi - Monthly Payroll procedure in January, 1969. (2) Change our Bi- Weekly Payroll to Monday on Monday in January, and there- after. This would mean the first payroll period would be 16 days instead of 14, thereby taking care of the two extra days, December 30 and 31. (3) Appropriate approximately $36,500.00 from the General and Street Fund ($31,800 General and $4,700 Street) in order to pay out of 1966 funds the two days which have not been accounted for - December 30 and 31. This appropriation would be in addition to the annual amount of payroll that has been appropriated and paid to the employees through December 29, 1966. Director Baldwin moved that the necessary appropriation he made to provide salary paymentiIIIIII for December 30 and 31, 1966, and that the employees continue to be paid every other Fri- day. This motion failed to receive a second. After further discussion, no action was i i taken upon the matter. Director Steinkamp then moved that the entire group of City Employees and two i Acting City Managers be commended. This motion was seconded by Director Hewitt, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Menefee, Hurst, Mayor Borchert, Hewitt, and Steinkamp - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, and this being the last meeting of the Board of Directors prior to the new Directors taking Oath of Office on January 1, 1969, upon motion of Director 5teinkamp, seconded by Di- rector Hurst, the Board of Directors adjourned at 9:10 o'clock P.M. sine die. ATTEST: J APPROVED: City Clerk / May r I i I Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas January 2, 1969 - 3:00 P.M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in Special Session upon call by the Directors and Directors - elect, with the following Directors and Directors -elect present: Directors E. A. Bowen, Jr., Position No. 1; Warren Baldwin, Jr., Position No. 2; and Joseph B. Hurst, Position No. 4; and Directors -elect George E. Wimberly, Position No. 3; Charles Bussey, Position No. 5; Theo A. Dillaha, Jr., Posi- tion No. 6; and Haco Boyd, Position No. 7. The Notice of Call of the Special Meeting as filed in the office of the City Clerk on January 1,'1969 and acknowledged by each,of the members of the Board of Direc- tors and Directors - elect, was presented as follows: " NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS Mr. Warren Baldwin, Jr: Mr. Charles Bussey 3420 Hill Road 1660 Izard Little Rock, Arkansas Little Rock, Arkansas ' Mr. Joseph B. Hurst Mr. Theo Dillaha, Jr. 2300 N. Palm 1 Lenon Place Little Rock, Arkansas Little Rock, Arkansas Mr. E. A. Bowen, Jr.' Mr. Haco Boyd 3100 S. Madison 3623 Hill Road Little Rock, Arkansas Little Rock; Arkansas Mr. George E. Wimberly 15 Brickton Place Little Rock, Arkansas Gentlemen: Please accept this as notice of a special meeting of the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock called for the purpose of receiving a certification of the vote for members elected to the Board of Directors in the general election in 1968, and for the purpose of organizing the Board of Directors for the year 1969 among other things for electing a Mayor and Assistant Mayor. Said special meeting shall be held in the Board of Directors chambers at the City Hall at 3:00 P.M., January 2, 1969. Dated this 1st day of January, 1969. S. George E. Wimberly Charles Hussey Theo A. Dillaha, Jr. Warren Baldwin, Jr. Haco Boyd E. A. Bowen, Jr.' J. B. Hurst " Joseph C. Kemp, City Attorney, then advised that the first order of business the organization of the Hew Board of Directors should be the election of a temporary Chairman. Whereupon,.Director Hurst moved that Mr. Joseph C. Kemp be elected temporary Chairman. This motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was then presented the Certification of the Pulaski County Election Com- missioners and anJAbstract of the Total Votes cast in the General Election held on Novem bey 5, 1966 for the office of Directors and Municipal Judges of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, as follows: " Municipal Judge - Judge John L. Sullivan William R. "Bill" Butler City Directors - Position Three - Donald L. Melburger George E. Wimberly Position Five - Tom V. Harris Carl A. Keys, Jr. Charles Hussey Position Six - John D. Toney 17,378 16,452 11,939 18,619 6,821 9,729 12,916 6,689 January 2, 1969 - Cont'd. Position Six Cont'd. - Harry Bass 5,155 Cecil "Bud" Burks, Jr. 6,375 Theo A. "Ted" Dillaha 13,620 Position Seven - Byron R. Morse 12,043 Haco Boyd 13,005 Carl C. Moody 4,450 Municipal Judge - Judge Quinn Glover Unopposed First Division Certificates of Election for the winner of each race and for unopposed candidates are attached. " Director Bowen moved that the Certification of the Election Commissioners and Abstract of Votes as read be received and filed. This motion was seconded_by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present The Oaths of Office of the following Directors -elect as administered on January 1, 1969 by the Hon. William J. Kirby, Circuit Judge of Pulaski County, and filed in the office of the City Clerk, were presented: Director -elect George E. Wimberly, Position No: 3; Director -elect Charles Bussey, Position No. 5; Director -elect Theo A. (Ted) Dillaha, Jr., Position No. 6; and Director -elect Haco Boyd, Position No. 7. The Chairman then stated that the next order of business to organize the new Board of Directors should be to nominate and elect a Mayor from the membership of the Board of Directors, and that a motion would he in order at this time to nominate one of the Directors to serve as Mayor for a term of two years. Whereupon, Director Baldwin nominated Director Haco Boyd to serve as Mayor for a term of two years, which, nomination was seconded by Director Bowen. There being no other nominations presented, upon motion Of Director Hurst, seconded by Director Bussey, said nomination was declared closed, and a resolution to elect a Mayor was presented. (See Resolution No. 4,123). Resolution No. 4,123 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION ELECTING A MAYOR FOR THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Hurst that the resolution as read be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Hussey, and Dillaha - Total 6; Noes - none; Absent - none; Present and Not Voting - Director Boyd - Total 1. It was then stated that the next order of business would be a nomination and election of an Assistant Mayor for a term of two years. Director Bowen then nominated Director Warren Baldwin, Jr., to serve as Assistant Mayor for a term of two years, which nomination was seconded by Director.Dillaha. There being no other nominations presented, upon motion of Director Hurst, seconded by Director Hussey, the nomination was declared closed, and a resolution to elect an Assistant Mayor was then read. (See Resolution No. 4,124). Resolution No. 4,124 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION ELECTING AN ASSISTANT MAYOR FOR THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Bowen moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Hussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - none; Present and Not Voting - Director Baldwin, total - 1. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Hurst, the Board of Directors adjourned at 3:15 o'clock P.M. to meet again on Monday, January 6, 1969 at 7:30 P.M. January 2, 1969 - Cont'd. ATTEST: APPROVED': i- City Clerk Mayor i Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas January 6, 1969 - 7:30 P.M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Boyd presiding, and.Jane Czech, Assistant City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha - total 6; Absent - none. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Mayor Boyd. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on December 16, 1968, and Special Meeting held on January 21 1969 for the organization of the new Board of Directors, was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The Comparative Statement of Income Account.Report from.the Little Rock Municipal Water Works for the month of November, 1968 was presented, _ showing Operations Statement, Number of Customers by Classification, and Cash Receipts and Disbursements; together with Cash Report and Charges to Capital Accounts. Upon motion of Director Hurst, seconded by Director Bussey, said Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The Audit Report for Oakland Cemetery for the period ending October 31, 1968 was presented, and upon motion of Director Hurst, seconded by Director Bussey, said Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,179, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $8,654.00 FROM THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND TO THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND, PROJECT 58, FOR THE PURPOSE OF REIMBURSING ARKANSAS LOUISIANA GAS COMPANY FOR COSTS I INVOLVED IN THE RELOCATION OF TWO PIPELINES UNDER 65TH.STREET;,,AUTHORIZING ' PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members . January 6, 1969.- Cont1d. j I of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Ofdinance No. 12,180, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 12,149 TO REAWARD A CONTRACT I FOR PURCHASE OF 8 ANTENNAS; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Hurst that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Hurst, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,181, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $967.00 FROM THE UNEXPENDED C' BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND FROM FUNDS DONATED TO THE CITY BY THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM GROUNDS LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE COST OF BRICK WORK TO BE DONE AT THE MUSEUM; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect/ The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; (Absent - none. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. 0 January 6, 1960 - Cont'd. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,125, entitled: A RESOLUTION NAMING GEORGE E. WIMBERLY CHAIRMAN OF THE POLICE PENSION BOARD AND CHARLES BUSSEY AS CHAIRMAN OF THE FIRE PENSION BOARD; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Baldwin moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. -A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. In connection with the adoption of Resolution No. 4,125, Mr. James F. Hewitt, former member of the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Policemen's Pension and Relief Fund Board of Trustees, was extended the courtesy of the floor. Mr. Hewitt stated that as s member of this Pension Fund on two separate s terms on the Board of Director, ae had seen this Fund increase from approximately $227,000.00 in 1959 to over $1,133,000.00 at the present time; and that various investments as authorized under the Pension Act had been made from time to time of any surplus funds to earn as much interest as possible to increase the Fund, and recommended that an Actuary Study be made of this Fund and also the Firemen's Relief and Pension Fund as previously proposed by these two Pension Boards. There was presented Resolution No. 4,126, entitled: A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3,996, TO CORRECT AN ERRONEOUS DESCRIPTION IN SAID RESOLUTION OF LAND BEING DEEDED TO THE ARKANSAS FOUNDRY COMPANY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Land acquired for development of Port Facilities by Little Rock Port Authority) Said resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING DAIL C. ADCOCK AS A MEMBER OF THE AUDITORIUM COMMISSION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented Resolution No. 4,128, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MARTIN BORCHERT AS THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK REPRESENTATIVE TO THE CENTRAL ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Bowen moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. ' II Resolution No. 4,127 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING DAIL C. ADCOCK AS A MEMBER OF THE AUDITORIUM COMMISSION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented Resolution No. 4,128, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MARTIN BORCHERT AS THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK REPRESENTATIVE TO THE CENTRAL ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Bowen moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. January 6, 1969 - Cont'd. i There was presented Resolution No. 4,129, entitled: A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING SEVERAL MEMBERS TO THE CITY BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION; APPOINTING SEVEN NEW MEMBERS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the resolution be adopted. This motion was seconded by Director Dillaha, and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Resolution No. 4,130 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE CENSOR BOARD FOR THE YEAR 1969; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Hurst, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There being no further business presented or to come before the ' meeting, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Hurst, the Board of Directors adjourned at 7:50 o'clock P.M. to meet again on Monday, i January 20, 1969 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. i n _ ATTEST: � � APPROVED: I � I City Clerk ayor i � I I I I I i i I i i I I i — III Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas January 20, 1969 - 7 :30 P•M- The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock,-Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Boyd presiding, and Jane Czech, Assistant City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, and Dillaha - total 6; Absent-- none. There being a quorum present and'it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Mayor-Boyd. The reading-of the minutes of the previous meeting held on January 6, 1969 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors,-upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded Bussey, Dillaha, and-Mayor Boyd - total 7; ,Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. The following Zoning Petitions as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on January 9, 1969 were presented: Z -2235 Petition from Lilly Zimmerman, by-Richard Crockette, Attorney, for reclassification of property at 1620 East 16th Street, described as Lot 41, Garden Homes Addition to the_City.of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "B" Residence District to that of "I" Light Industrial District. Z -2136 Petition from Martin Borchert for reclassification of property at 1500 Security Street, described as Lot 42, Garden Homes Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "F" Commercial District to that of "I" Light Industrial District. Z -2227 Petition from Block -Meeks Realty Company, representing various property owners, for reclassification of property located at 919 through 925 Barber Street, described as Lots 15, 16, 17, and 180 Block 2, Masonic Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "C" Two - family District to by Director Bowen, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. Mayor Boyd then presented Ordinance No. 12,182; entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING AND EMPLOYING JOHN T. MERIWETHER CITY MANAGER FOR THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. -The ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, - and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and-Mayor Boyd - total 7; ,Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. The following Zoning Petitions as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on January 9, 1969 were presented: Z -2235 Petition from Lilly Zimmerman, by-Richard Crockette, Attorney, for reclassification of property at 1620 East 16th Street, described as Lot 41, Garden Homes Addition to the_City.of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "B" Residence District to that of "I" Light Industrial District. Z -2136 Petition from Martin Borchert for reclassification of property at 1500 Security Street, described as Lot 42, Garden Homes Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "F" Commercial District to that of "I" Light Industrial District. Z -2227 Petition from Block -Meeks Realty Company, representing various property owners, for reclassification of property located at 919 through 925 Barber Street, described as Lots 15, 16, 17, and 180 Block 2, Masonic Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "C" Two - family District to January 20, 1969 - Contd. that of "E -1" Quiet Business District. Z -2244 Petition from Wright, Lindsey, & Jennings, Attorneys, for reclassification of property at 2210 and 2212 Main Street, described as the South 123,, feet of Lot 8, and the North 37;�, feet of Lot 9, Block 429, Duvall's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present-"E" Apartment District to that of "E -1" Quiet Business District. Z -2236 Petition from C. Finkbeiner, Inc., for reclassification of property at 3120 Woodrow Street, (See Petition for legal description); from the present "I" Light Industrial District to that of "K" Heavy Industrial District. Z -2238 Petition from Billy M. Addington for reclassification of property at 3213 West 23rd Street, described as Lot 60 Block 29 Gallaghetis Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "B" Residence District to that of "C" Two - family District. Z -2234 Petition from Spitzberg, Mitchell and Hays, Attorneys for M. A. Safferstone, for reclassification of property at 106 North Taylor Street, described as Lot 9, Block 1, Strong and Waters Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "D" Apartment District to that of "E -1" Quiet Business District. Z -2245 Petition from J. Wythe Walker for reclassification of property in the 11400 Block of West Markham Street, (See Petition for legal description); from the present "A" One - family District to that of "D" Apartment District. X -2232 Petition from H. D. Voss for reclassification of property at 7225 West 12th Street, described as Lots 4, 5, and 6, Block 1, Cox Subdivision of Lot 4, West End Addition to the City of Little Rocks Arkansas; from the present "A" One - family District to that of "H" Business District. Z -2241 Petition from the Housing Authority of the City,of Little Rock, Arkansas, for reclassification of various properties within the University Park Urban Renewal Project, (See legal description attached to Petition); from the pre'dent "A" One - family District to that of various zoning classifications. Z -2239 Petition from James L. Douglas for reclassification of property at 8624 Asher Avenue, described in detail in Petition; from the present "C" Two- family District to that of "F" Commercial District. Z -2247 Petition from Leon Ferguson for reclassification of property at 6712 South University Avenue, (See Petition for legal description); from the present "A" One - family District to that of "G -1" Commercial District. Z -2221 Petition from William D. Thomas, Jr., for reclassification of property in the 8700 Block of Geyer Springs Road, described as the North One -half of Tract 7, and the South One -half of Tract 61 Arnold Highland Acres; from the present "A" One - family District to that of "F" Commercial District. Z -2229 Petition from Allen Shelton for reclassification of property at 1609 Booker Street, described as Lot 5, Block 10, C & P. Johnson's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "B" Residence District to that of "C" Two- family District. i I January 20, 1969 - Cont'd. There being no protests presented to the reclassification of the above described properties as approved by the Little Rock_Planning Commission; an Ordinance to rezone said properties was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,183). There was presented Ordinance No. 12,183, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. (1500 Security Street; 1620 E. 16th Street; I 919 through 925 Barber; 2210 -2212 Main Street; 3120 Woodrow; 3213 West 23rd Street; 106 North Taylor; 11400 Block West Markham; 7225 West 12th Street; University Park Various.; 8624 Asher Avenue; 6712 South University; 8700 Block Geyer Springs Road; i 1609 Booker). Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the I ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted.by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, ' being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the i members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds I or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director i Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon i the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total i 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented a Zoning Petition from Zellwood, Inc., by W. C. McMinn (Z- 1852), for reclassification of property at 420 North Pierce Street, (Lee Avenue and Pierce), as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on January 9, 1969 from the present "B" Residence_District to that of "D" Apartment District.. The original request for rezoning of said property was for "E -1 -A" ' classification and was modified to that of "E -1" classification by the Petitionea at the public hearing before the Planning Commission, and was approved by the I - Planning Commission for that of "D" Apartment District only.. Mr. William F. .I Steinkamp, one of the owners of the property requested for rezoning, was heard i • and he advised the Board of Directors that when this property was purchased i • approvimately three years ago for investment purposes, there were some houses i [Located thereon that were badly in need of repair and a detriment to the entire i I neighborhood, which houses had been demolished. Mr. Steinkamp presented Architect's Plans for a 28 Unit Apartment Complex being proposed for the property if rezoned, hich he and the other owners felt would enhance the area; and statee that there ould be ample parking space provided and curbs and gutters installed, and that here would be access to the property from North Pierce Street and also Lee Avenue (hich would not create a traffic problem. Dr. Bob Johnson, also one of the propety i wners , stated that adjacent property owners in the area were in favor of the ldevelopment plans and felt that the Apartment Complex would greatly improve the i rea. Miss -Helen Robinson and Mr. E. C. Moyer, property owners within the immediate Iwere also heard in favor of the rezoning to "D" Apartment District, st if 6 Nauary 20, 1969 - Cont'd. stating that this was a modest residential area and not too far from Business zoning on University Avenue. Mr. Wingfield Martin, representing his Mother Mrs. Lissa Martin, Real Estate Agent, also stated that some property within a short , distance of the property in question had recently been rezone to "D" Apartment District. Filed in connection with the Petition was a protest Petition signed by a large group of property owners and residents in the area, objecting to the "D" A Apartment District classification as a pproved by "the Little Rock Plann p ing Commission. Mrs. Mildred White of 5900 Lee Avenue, representing this group protesting the rezoning, stated that she had invested $20,000.00 in her home and that others had invested in homes in this residential area which was in easy access to various schools; and it was their desire that it remain residential as it now is zoned. i Mrs. White further stated that this group would not oppose the rezoning of this property to a "C" Two - family District classification but did strongly oppose the "D" Apartment District. After brief discussion, a proposed Ordinance to rezone the property at North Pierce Street and Lee Avenue to "D" Apartment District as approved by the Planning Commission, was placed on first reading. There was presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 420 NORTH PIERCE STREET IN THE CITY OF i LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which proposed ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that th rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was I seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members-of the Board of Directors - elect. The proposed ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and the proposed ordinance be placed on third and final reading. This i motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds , or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The proposed ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance•Pass,-with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, and Hurst - total 3; Noes - Directors Baldwin, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 4; Absent - none. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared not passed. An alternate ordinance to rezone 420 North Pierce Street to that of "C" Two - family District was withdrawn from the Agenda for consideration of the Board of Directors by request of Mr. Steinkamp for the Petitioners. There was then presented a Zoning Appeal for Review by the Board of Directors on action taken by the Little Rock Planning Commission in denying the i Zoning Petition (Z- 2226)0 requesting the reclassification of property described as the 9900 Block of West Markham Street, from the present "A" One - family District to that of "F" Commercial District. Director Baldwin moved that a public hearing be set on the Zoning Appeal for Monday, February 3, 1969 in the Board of Directors; I Chamber, City Hall, at 7:30 o /clock P.M. This motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors' I i present. 1�II II January 20, 1969 - Cont'd. _ There was then presented a Petition from Louis Bona, et al., representing themselves to be the owners of all abutting property upon a portion of Hughes, Street desired to be closed, asking the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock,- Arkansas to vacate, abandon and close the following portion of said street: The dedicated portion of right -of -way of Hughes Street lying East of Lots 13, 14, and 15, Block 3, White City Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas. Attached to the Petition was a Plat showing the portion of the'street proposed to be closed, and a Certificate from Little Rock Abstract Company showing the Petitioners to be the last owners of record of abutting property upon said street. (See Resolution No. 4,131 setting date for public hearing on the Petition). There was presented Resolution No. 4,131, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE PETITION TO VACATE HUGHES STREET IN BLOCK 3, WHITE CITY ADDITION TO- THE -CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: s - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented,a Petition from the Housing Authority of the -City of Little Rock, - Arkansas, representing themselves to be the owners of all property abutting upon certain streets and alleys in.the City of Little `Rock,- Arkansas; asking the Board of Directors to vacate and close certain portions of West 10th treet, West 11th Street, Garfield Street, and Alleys located within the University Park Renewal Project. Attached to the Petition was a Plat showing the streets Ind alleys proposed to be closed; and filed in connection therewith was a - ommunication from the Department of. Community Development stating that the closig f said streets and alleys carried the approval of the Little Rock Planning ommission. (See Resolution No. 4,132 setting date for public hearing on Petition) There was presented Resolution No. 4,1329 entitled: A- RESOLUTION FIXING A DATE FOR A HEARING ON A PETITION TO VACATE, ABANDON D CLOSE GARFIELD STREET BETWEEN THE NORTH RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF WEST TWELFTH REET AND THE SOUTH RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF THE WEST UNIVERSITY INTERCHANGE OF THE ST -WEST EXPRESSWAY, IN SANDEFUR'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; ST TENTH STREET BETWEEN THE WEST RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF UNIVERSITY AVENUE AND THE RTH -SOUTH -ALLEY IN BLOCKS 7 AND 10, SANDEFUR'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ; ALL OF WEST ELEVENTH STREET BETWEEN THE WEST RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF IVERSITY AVENUE AND THE NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY IN BLOCKS 10 AND 152 SANDEFUR'S ADDITION THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; THE EAST -WEST ALLEY LOCATED IN BLOCKS 15 AND 16, IS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKNSASS$ETWEEN THE WEST RIGHT -OF -WAY OF UNIVERSITY AVENUE AND THE WEST BOUNDARY OF THE NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY IN BLOCK15, 1 11 IANDEFUR'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; THE NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY IN IILOCKS 8, 9 AND 16, SANDEFUR'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; II HE NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY IN BLOCKS 7, 10 AND 15, SANDEFUR'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF TITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; ALL IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; January 20, 1969 - Conttd. Hill which resolution was read in full. Director Bowen moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and the resolution was ' adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented a Petition from 0. L. Hale and Basil Butler, Jr., by John Haley, Attorney, representing themselves to be the owners of all abutting property upon a portion of West 30th Street proposed to be closed, asking the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas to vacate, abandon and close that portion of West 30th Street between Valentine Street and Maple Street, intersecting Blocks 10 and 11, Dickinson Mill Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas. The closing of the above described street was approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on January 9, 1969. (See Resolution No. 4,133 setting date for public hearing on the Petition). There was presented Resolution No. 4,133, entitled: A RESOLUTION FIXING THE DATE AND PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEAFaG ON A PETITION TO VACATE AND ABANDON THAT PORTION OF THIRTIETH STREET BETWEEN VALENTINE STREET AND MAPLE STREET INTERSECTING BLOCKS 10 AND 11, DICKINSON MILL ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which resolution was read in full. Director Baldwin moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A^.ro21'6all was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. i There was then presented Resolution No. 4,134, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF•LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE REQUEST OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, TO VACATE "M" STREET BETWEEN FLORIDA AVENUE AND ALABAMA STREET; ' (Re: Development of Hall Cove Park). Said resolution was read in full;- and upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Hurst, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen,.Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented a Petition from David Calhomn, et al., by Richard Crockett, Attorney, representing themselves to be the owners of all property abutting upon a portion of Kentucky Street desired to be closed, asking the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas to vacate, abandon and i close that portion of Kentucky Street lying 150 feet West of Hughes Street, betwee Lots 1 and 8, Plunkett's Subdivision of Forest Park. Attached to the Petition was a Certified copy of the Plat showing the portion of Kentucky Street proposed to be I closed, and a Certificate from Beach Abstract and Guaranty Company stating that the Petitioners are the last owners of record of the abutting property. The closing of said street was recommended for denial by the Little Rock Planning Commission on objection by the Chief of the Little Rock Fire Department. (See I i Resolution No. 4,135 setting date for public hearing on the Petition). III III 63 " January 20, 1969 - Contd. There was presented Resolution No. 4,135, setting the date for public hearing on the Petition to vacate and close•a portion,of Kentucky Street lying " West of Hughes Street, Plunkett's Subdivision of Forest Park Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas -. Said resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Hurst, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes — Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly;Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Resolution No. 4,136 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A .CONTRACT.ON CHAIN -LINK FENCE AND A HEAVY DUTY DRAGLINE; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Port Authority and Sanitation Department). Said resolution was read in full. Motion was then made by Director Bussey that the-resolution be adopted, wH'ch motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes•- none; Absent - .none. There was presented Resolution No. 4,137, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE.BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE LITTLE ROCK MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS TO USE CERTAINC&TYDLANDS FOR WATERWORKS PURPOSES; (Re: Two Water Storage Tanks in Gillam'Park). Said resolution was read in full. It being stated that plans for construction of these storage tanks had been approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission, Director Hurst moved that the resolution as read be adopted. This motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,138, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE LITTLE ROCK MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS, THROUGH ITS MANAGER - ENGINEER, TO EXECUTE A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE ALTERATION OF WATERWORKS FACILITIES AND AUTHORIZING THE LITTLE ROCK MUNICIPAL.WATERWORKS TO ACQUIRE APPROPRIATE EASEMENTS AND LEGAL AND APPRAISAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; which resolution was read in full. Filed in connection therewith was a Resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the Little Rock Municipal Water Works, requesting the approval of the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock for execution of said Contract, a copy of which was also filed. Director..!Hu,rst moved that thm resolution as read be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Resolution No. 4,139 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DEDICATION DEED FROM MRS. WILLIAM FAULKNER TO PROPERTY TO BE USED AS RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR THE WIDENING OF WEST MARKHAM STREET AND MISSISSIPPI AVENUE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey. A roll call II II illlfl January 20, 1969 - Contd. Illfhl was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen,,Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha,'and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,184, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION. 36 -12 (C) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF i THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK,'ARKANSAS; ADDING SECTION 36 -18 TO SAID CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.; (Re: Thickness requirements for Street Construction Specifications). Said ordinance was read the first time. John L. Taylor, Acting Director of the Department of Community Development, advised the Board of Directors that these i specifications were recommended and used by the City, and had been approved by construction Contractors and Realtors. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin,.and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second-time.- , Motion was made by Director Dillaha that.the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being'seven in number and two- thirds'or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the.question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 4,140, entitled: A RESOLUTION MAKING APP.OIN,TMENTS TO THE CITIZENS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. .Director Baldwin moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Director Baldwin then moved that Joseph C. Kemp, City Attorney, and E. Jack Murphy, Director of Finance, be commended for their efforts while serving as Acting City Managers during the interim between the resignation of Mr. Clifford O;Key and the appointment of John T. Meriwet her as City Manager of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas. This motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous'vo•te of the members of the Board of Directors present. There being no further business presented or t6-come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded-by Director Bowen', the Board of Directors i adjourned at 8:15 o'clock P.M. to meet again on Monday, February 3, 1969 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. ATTEST: (`�� APPROVED - City Clerk / Mayor F1 Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas February 3, 1969 - 7 :30 P.M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Boyd presiding, and Jane Czech, Assistant City Clerk, and the - following - Directors - present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, and Dillaha - total 6.;. Absent - none. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Mayor Boyd. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on January 20, 1969 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of. Directors present. The Zoning Appeal for Review before the Board of Directors from Edward Lester, Attorney for the Petitioners, (Z- 2226), on action taken by the Little Rock Planning Commission on December 5, 1968 on denial of a Zoning Petition to rezone property in the 9900 Block of West Markham Street from the present "A" One - family District to that of "F" Commercial District, on which Zoning Appeal public hearing had been set for this time and place, was presented. Filed in connection therewith was a communication from Edward Lester, Attorney, requesting that the hearing before the Board of Directors on said Zoning Appeal be postponed until the first meeting of the Board of Directors in March, 1969, together with a copy of a communication from John T. Meriwether,, City Manager, advising that his request for said port - ponement would be granted. Joseph C. Kemp, City Attorney, then advised members of the Board of Directors that he had received indication that the Petitioners for the rezoning of this property would not accept any other zoning classification than the "F" Commercial District as originally requested, and desired to have the Zoning Appeal withdrawn. After brief discussion, Director Baldwin moved that the Zoning Appeal be withdrawn from the Agenda. This motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous viva voce vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was then presented a Zoning Petition from William Daniel Thomas; Agent, for reclassification of property in the 8800 Block of Geyer Springs Road, (Z- 2221), described as the South One -half of Tract 7, and all of Tract 8, Arnold Highland Acres-Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "A" One - family District to that of "F" Commercial District. Said Petition was approved by the Little Rock Pllanning Commission on December 5, 19689 subject to.the approval of the Development plans for the entire area. There being no protests presented to the Petition to rezone the above described property, an Ordinance to rezone said property was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,185) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,185, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 8800 BLOCK OF GEYER SPRINGS ROAD IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK-s- ARKANSAS, AMENDING'SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF - THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; February 3, 1969 - Cont'd. which ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted.by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total-7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. In connection with -a Petition from David Calhoun, et al, by Edward Wright, Jr., Attorney, asking the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to vacate, abandon and close that portion of Kentucky Street lying 150 feet West of Hughes Street, between Lots 1 and 8, Plunkett's Subdivision of Forest Park Addition, on which public hearing had been set by Resolution No. 4,135 of the Board of Directors for Monday, February 17, 1969; there was filed at this time a communication from Edward Wright, Jr., Attorney, requesting that this Petition be withdrawn due to the fact that he had received information from John L. Taylor, Acting Director of the Department of Community Development, that the Planning Commission had recommended that a barricade be placed at this location of Kentucky Street. Upon motion of Director Hurst, seconded by Director Baldwin, the Petition to close a portion of Kentucky Street was withdrawn as requested, by unanimous viva voce vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,1869 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, ACCEPTING THE ANNEXATION OF PART OF THE NE4 NE4 OF SECTION 33, AND PART OF THE NW4 NW-4 OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH, RANGE 13 WEST, PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS, TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: An Area Adjacent to the North and the West of Pleasant Valley Addition). Said ordinance was read the first time. Filed in connection therewith was a copy of the Pulaski County Court Order signed by the County Judge, approving the annexation of this territory, dated December 30, 1968. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, �l 167 February 3, 1969 - Cont'd. Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd ­total 7; Noes - none;, Absent - none., Whereupon, !said ordinance was declared passed. ' There was presented Resolution No. 4,141, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF VARIOUS ITEMS TO BE USED BY THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR•OTHER.PURPOSES; . which resolution was read in full. (Re: Vibration Compactor Roller;. Paper Cutter; and 3 Garbage Trucks). Henry M.-deNoble, representative of the Hobbs Hyd -Pack Company who had bid on the Beds for the three Chevrolet Trucks submitted as low Bid by Cliff Peck Chevrolet Company, was questioned by members of.the Board of Directors concerning the availability of parts to service the Hyd -Pack equipment . if the City accepted the low Bid. Mr. deNoble stated the-Hobbs Hyd -Pack Company was a subsidiary of the Freuhoff Company but'wa`"? a comparatively new�Company and did not have a dealership in Arkansas at the present time, but that parts would be available within twenty -four hours out of Fort Worth, Texas, and that it was possible that an Arkansas outlet would be made available for stocking parts if the demand required. Mr. deNoble further advised that there were three of these trucks now in operation in De Queen, Arkansas, and named several other Cities where this equipment was being used, including Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, and Oklahoma City. Director Baldwin -then moved that the resolution as read be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was then presented Resolution No- 4,142, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH FINLEY WILLIAMS i AND WILLIAM GRAHAM FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES IN MAKING VARIOUS CENTER LINE SURVEYS; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Upon question by members of the Board of Directors, John T. Meriwether, City Manager, and John L. Taylor, Acting Director of the Department of Community Development, advised that these two Engineers would be available on short notice to do this survey work in establishing Right - of -Way on various City Street Projects, and in this way it would leave the regular Engineers employed by the City available for necessary street construction and subdivision inspections; and this resolution would authorize the City Manager to contact the Engineers for this survey work as it became necessary from time to time, but that no appropriation for payment would be made. without the approval of the Board of Directors.. Dire.btor�,Baldwin then moved that the resolution as read be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. A Financial Report for the City of Little Rock for the year 1968 as prepared by -the Finance office was presented, and upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Hurst, said Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. III ! 26 ►i February 3, 1969 - Cont'd. There was presented Resolution No. 4,143, entitled: I A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO A LEASE OF MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TO T. A. FUZZELL FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF AMUSEMENT RIDES; AND ' FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: War Memorial Park, to include Concession Facilities). Said resolution was read in full. Motion iras made by Director Baldwin that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, 'Hurst, Bu$ey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Resolution No. 4,144 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, WHICH CONTRACT WILL AUTHORIZE THE INSTALLATION OF A 42 -INCH CITY WATER.MAIN OVER THE TRACKS OF THE RAILROAD -IN THE VICINITY OF JONES, THAYER AND WEST NINTH STREETS; which resolution was read in full. Filed in connection therewith was a Resolution ' as adopted by the Board of Commissioners. of the Little Rock Municipal Waterworks on January 24, 1969, requestinf the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock; Arkansas, to adopt a Resolution authorizing this written agreement with the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company in order to construct the 42 -inch City Water. Main. Director Bowen then moved that the resolution as read be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented Resolution No. 4,145, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO BRING THE NECESSARY ACTION TO DETERMINE THE PUBLIC'S INTEREST AND RIGHT TO USE A 30 FT. WIDE ROADWAY EASEMENT OVER LOT 6, RIGGS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR'OTHER PURPOSES; , (Re: Development Plans for Town and Country Shopping Center and area adjacent thereto). Said resolution was read in full; and upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Resolution No. 4,146 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING L. DICKSON FLAKE AND DAVE GRUNDFEST, JR. AS MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK FOR THREE YEAR TERMS COMMENCING FEBRUARY 3, 1969; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor , Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. i II II 1 February 3, 1969 - Cont'd. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,1472 entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING OF APPLICATION TO ACQUIRE OPEN -SPACE LAND; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Area adjacent to MacArthur Park between 10th, 12th, and Commerce Streets to acquired from the Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock) Said resolution was read in full. After discussion and review of the area -to be . acquiredat this time, Director Bowen moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Joseph C. Kemp, City Attorney, then advised the Board of Directors that the Port Authority had informed him that County Judge Frank Mackey had agreed to cooperate with the City of Little Rock to provide an access road from East Roosevelt Road by constructing the road and paying half the cost and the City paying the other half of the cost which would amount to approximately $200,000.00. Director Baldwin then brought to the attention of the Board of Directors the seri6us effect that approximately thirty -one Bills that are now up for consideration in the Legislature would have on all Municipalities, and stated that some of them could cripple every City in the State, including even small Cities; . and urged the Board of Directors or any citizen who could or would take the time to contact their Senators and Representatives and attempt to defeat the passage of these Bills. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, the Board of Directors journed at 8:15 o'clock P.M. to meet again on Monday, February 17, 1969 at :30 o'clock P.M. FAIN r Will City Clerk APPROVED: ihri- 3F##iFS: i'i#it�#iSiFiF# +.£itieic# Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas February 17, 1969 - 7:30 P. M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Boyd presiding, and Jane Czech, Assistant City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, and Dillaha - total 5; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Mayor Boyd. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on February 3, 1969 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. Resolution No. 4,148 was presented, entitled: i i A RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND COMMEND MARTIN BORCHERT - THE MAN, THE CITIZEN, AND PUBLIC SERVANT; which resolution was read in full. Director Bowen moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion ' was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted i by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. Mayor Boyd then presented a framed copy of the above Resolution to Mr. Borchert, former member of the Board of Directors and Mayor of the City of Little Rock. The following Zoning Petitions as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on February 6, 1111111 1969 were then presented: Z -2251 - Petition from S. G. Wages for reclassification of property at 110 South Cedar Street, 1111111 described as Lot 3, Block 4, Plateau Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "B" Residence District to that of "F" Commercial District. Z -2241 - Petition from the Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, for re- classification of property in the University Park Urban Renewal Project, (See Petition for legal description attached); from Various Zones to Various Zones. Z -2252 - Petition from S. A. Siebert and Mildred D. Siebert, by E. DeMatt Henderson, Attorney, ' for reclassification of property at 6201 Forbing Road, (See Petition for legal description); from the present "A" One- family District to that of "I" Light Industrial District. Z -2249 - Petition from L. B. Burrow, Attorney, for reclassification of property at 10700 Rodney Parham Road, (See Petition for legal description); to that of "F" Commercial District. (Property recently annexed to City) There being no protests presented to the rezoning of the above described properties, an Ordinance to rezone the properties as approved by the Planning Commission was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,187) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,187, entitled: i AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: 110 South Cedar Street; Various Tracts in University Park Urban Renewal Project; 6201 Forbing Road; 10700 Rodney Parham Road) Said ordinance was read in full. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous I- I � vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made i by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final February 17, 1969 reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the ' Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - 1. Whereupon the ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,188, entitled: AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING "M" STREET BETWEEN FLORIDA AVENUE AND ALABAMA STREET Resolution No. 4,133 of the Board of Directors. It was then stated that notice of said public hearing had been duly published.on January 25, 1969 and February 1, 1969, advising all persons interested to appear and they would be given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard at this time. There being no protests presented to the Petition, the public hearing was declared closed and an ordinance to close this portion of West 30th Street as requested was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,189) There was.presented Ordinance No. 12,189, entitled; AN ORDINANCE RELEASING, VACATING AND ABANDONING ALL RIGHTS OF THE CITY AND THE PUBLIC GENERALLY IN THAT PART OF WEST THIRTIETH STREET BETWEEN VALENTINE STREET AND MAPLE STREET, INTERSECTING BLOCKS 10 AND 11, OF DICKINSON MILL ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time. Director Bowen moved that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; (Re: Proposal by Parks and Recreation Department of City of Little Rock in Development of Hall Cove Park) Said ordinance was-read in full. Public Hearing on the proposed closing of this portion of "M" Street had been set by the Board of Directors for this time and place by Resolution No. 4,134; and it was stated that notice thereof had been duly published on January 25, 1969 and February 1, 1969 advising all persons interested to appear and they would be given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Whereupon, all persons desiring were heard at this time. There being no protests presented to "the closing of the 'above described portion of "M" Street, Director Baldwin moved that the public hearing be declared closed, _ and the rules be suspended and the ordinance as read be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Bussey, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There was again presented the Petition from 0. L. Hale, and Basil Butler, Jr., by John Haley, Attorney, representing themselves to be the owners of all abutting property upon a portion of West 30th Street between Valentine Street and Maple Street, asking the Board of Directors to vacate, abandon and close said street intersecting Blocks 10 and 11, Dickinson Mill Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas. The closing of the above described portion of West 30th Street was approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission, and public hearing on said Petition was set for this time and place by Resolution No. 4,133 of the Board of Directors. It was then stated that notice of said public hearing had been duly published.on January 25, 1969 and February 1, 1969, advising all persons interested to appear and they would be given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard at this time. There being no protests presented to the Petition, the public hearing was declared closed and an ordinance to close this portion of West 30th Street as requested was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,189) There was.presented Ordinance No. 12,189, entitled; AN ORDINANCE RELEASING, VACATING AND ABANDONING ALL RIGHTS OF THE CITY AND THE PUBLIC GENERALLY IN THAT PART OF WEST THIRTIETH STREET BETWEEN VALENTINE STREET AND MAPLE STREET, INTERSECTING BLOCKS 10 AND 11, OF DICKINSON MILL ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time. Director Bowen moved that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and February 17, 1969 final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the third and last time, and the Aye and ' No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There was again presented the Petition from the Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, representing themselves to be the owners of all property abutting upon certain streets in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; asking the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock to vacate and close certain portions of West 10th Street, West 11th Street, Garfield Street, and certain Alleys located within the University Park Urban Renewal Project. Attached to the Petition was a Plat showing the portions of streets and alleys proposed to be closed, and filed in connection therewith was a communication from the Department of Community Development stating that the closing of said streets and alleys had been approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission. Public hearing on the Petition had been set for this time and place by Resolution No. 4,132 of the Board of Directors; and it was stated that notice thereof had been duly published on January 25, 1969 and February 1, 1969, advising all I persons interested to appear and they would be heard thereon. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard at this time. There being no protests presented to the Petition, an Ordinance to close the portion of said streets and alleys as described above was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,190) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,190, entitled: AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING GARFIELD STREET BETWEEN THE NORTH RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF WEST TWELFTH STREET AND THE SOUTH RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF THE WEST UNIVERSITY INTERCHANGE OF THE EAST- WEST EXPRESSWAY, IN SANDEFUR'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; WEST TENTH STREET BETWEEN THE WEST RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF UNIVERSITY AVENUE AND THE NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY IN BLOCKS 7 AND 10, SANDEFUR'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; ALL OF WEST ELEVENTH STREET BETWEEN THE WEST RIGHT-OF- WAY LINE OF UNIVERSITY AVENUE AND THE NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY IN BLOCKS 10 AND 15, SANDEFUR'S ADDITION TO THE i CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; THE EAST -WEST ALLEY LOCATED IN BLOCKS 15 AND 16, SANDEFUR'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS BETWEEN THE WEST RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF UNIVERSITY AVENUE AND THE WEST BOUNDARY OF THE NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY IN BLOCK 15, SANDEFUR'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; , THE NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY IN BLOCKS 8, 9 AND 16, SANDEFUR'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; THE NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY IN BLOCKS 7, 10 AND 15, SANDEFUR'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; ALL IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two-thirds-or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - 1. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. The emergency section, being Section 4 of Ordinance No. 12,190 was read, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - I total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. I February 17, 1969 There was again.presented the Petition from Louis Bona, et al., representing themselves to be the owners of all property abutting upon a portion of Hughes Street asking the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to vacate, abandon and close the following portion of said street: The dedicated right -of -way of Hughes Street lying east of Lots 13, 14, and 15, Block 3, White City Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas. Attached to the Petition was a Plat showing the portion of said street proposed to be closed, and a Certificate from Little Rock Abstract Company stating that the Petitioners. are the last owners of record of the abutting property to this portion of Hughes Street. Public hearing.on the Petition was set for this time and place by Resolution No. 4,131 of the Board of Directors; and it was stated that notice ther had been duly published on January 25., 1969 and February 1, 1969, notifying all persons interested to appear at this time and they would be given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were then heard. There being no protests presented to the closing of the above described street, an Ordinance to close the street as requested in the Petition was then placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,191) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,191, entitled: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, VACATING AND CLOSING THE STREET IN BLOCK 3, WHITE CITY ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; ' (Re: Portion of Hughes Street). Said ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seco by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordi- nance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Bussey, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 4,149, entitled: A RESOLUTION FIXING THE DATE AND PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PETITION TO VACATE AND ABANDON THAT PORTION OF APPIANWAY STREET BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY THE EAST -WEST EXPRESSWAY AND ON THE SOUTH BY THE EXTENDED EAST -WEST ALLEYS OF BLOCKS 5 AND 6, ROOTS AND COYS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; (Re: Proposal by Parks and Recreation Department to utilize an area remaining from right -of -way acquired by City for East -West Expressway and approved by Planning Commission) Said resolution was read in full. Director Bussey moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. There was then presented a Petition from the Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, stating that they are the owners of Blocks 1, 2, 3, and 4, Cansler's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, and the sole owners of all lands abutting upon various streets and alleys in said Addition proposed to be vacated and closed, all within the University Park Urban Renewal Project; asking the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock to vacate, abandon and close various streets as described . ' in said Petition and shown on a Plat attached thereto. It being stated that the Little Rock Planning Commission had previously approved the closing of the streets and alleys as requested by the Housing Authority, a Resolution to set the date for a public hearing on the Petition was then presented. IIIIIII(See Resolution No. 4,150) ruary -17, 1969 Resolution No. 4,150 was presented, entitled: T A RESOLUTION FIXING A DATE FOR A HEARING ON A PETITION TO VACATE, ABANDON AND CLOSE ALL ALLEYS BLOCKS 1, 2, 3, and 4, CANSLER'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS; OF WEST THIRTEENTH STREET BETWEEN THE EAST RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF CLARY STREET TO THE WEST RIGHT -OF- LINE OF COOLIDGE STREET; ALL OF SHIELD STREET BETWEEN THE NORTH RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF WEST FOURTEENTH EET TO THE SOUTH RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF WEST TWELFTH STREET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BLOCK 4, CANSLER'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the resolution be adopted, I which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly; and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. The Annual Report of Mt. Holly Cemetery for the year 1969 was presented, and upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, said Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The Annual Audit Report of the Little Rock Municipal Airport for 1968 was presented, as prepared i by Fred Rogers and Company, Certified Public Accountants. Upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, said Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of i ' Directors present. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,192, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 -21 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK PERTAINING TO THE PAYMENT OF OVERTIME FOR CITY EMPLOYEES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Bussey moved that the rules be suspended and the i ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was'then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on i third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous i vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the i Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. i There was presented Resolution No. 4,151, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR VARIOUS ITEMS TO BE USED BY THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AUTHORIZ PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: 25 Special Police Cars; Tire Changer, Sanitation; Fencing, Giraffe enclosure at Zoo; Car Wash Contract) Said resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. - There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,193, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PAVILION AT KANIS PARK, PROJECT 91, I APPROPRIATING $11,911 FROM THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND FOR PARKS, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; ' which ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was read the second time. February 17, 1969 Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - total - 1. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Ordinance No..12,194, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $35,000.00 FROM THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND TO BE USED TOGETHER WITH OTHER MONIES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF HOLT STREET PARK, PROJECT 93; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Wimberly moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or i more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Wimberly, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 5; Noes Director Bowen - total 1; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. Whereupon the ordinance was declared passed. Ordinance No. 12;195 was presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $470,000.00 FROM FUNDS RESERVED IN THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE OF iTHE GENERAL FUND BY ORDINANCE N0. 11,992, DATED NOVEMBER 29, 1967, TO PAY THE LITTLE ROCK HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR 8TH STREET EXPRESSWAY RIGHT -OF -WAY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Bussey moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two thirds or more of the members of the'Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion ' was made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed-on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time; and the Aye and No vote wa taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with'the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - 'total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - i total 1. Whereupoh,.'the ordinance was declared passed; There'was presented Ordinance No. 12,196, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF'$5,000.00 FROM THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND i TO BE USED BY THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK TO DEFRAY INITIAL COSTS INCURRED IN PROCEEDING WITH THE MODEL CITIES PROGRAM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Motion wds made'by Director Baldwin that the rules be-suspended and the ordinance placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was ' adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present; being'six in number and two -third or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by (Director Bowen, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The February 17, 1969 1111111 Aye and No vote was then,taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: .Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. ' Ordinance No. 12,197 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $1,000.00 FROM THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND FOR STREETS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING RIGHT -OF -WAY TAKEN DURING THE WIDENING OF 12TH STREET, SETTLING A DAMAGE CLAIM ARISING OUT OF SAID TAKING, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the-members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two i thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by,Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: I Ayes - Directors Bowen , Baldwin , Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha , and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - none; j Absent -. Director Hurst - total 1. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented a Proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING IN PART ORDINANCE NO. 12,150 SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AND i PROVIDING FOR AN ANNUAL PRIVILEGE LICENSE TAX FOR VARIOUS BUSINESSES, OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Beauty Culture or Hairdressing Schools) Mr. George Bilheimer, President of the Eaton Barber and Beauty Training Center was present and requested that his school be charged a flat Privilege License Fee of $150.00 inasmuch as Private Schools teaching various vocational subjects are assessed a fee of $150.00. Ordinance No. 12,150 sets the fee for Beauty Schools at $10.00 per operator or student while the proposed amendment assesses $10.00 per work station or stall. After brief discussion, the proposed ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board ' of Directors present, being six in number and two thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The proposed ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bussey and Dillaha - total 2; Noes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly and Mayor Boyd - total 4; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. Whereupon, the proposed ordinance was declared NOT.passed. Resolution No. 4,152 was then presented, entitled: 1111111 A RESOLUTION RENEWING FOR THE YEAR 1969 AMBULANCE SERVICE OPERATORS FRANCHISE OF A -1 AMBULANCE i SERVICE, INC., WITHIN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE NECESSARY PERMIT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; I Said resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the resolution be adopted, 1 which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the - following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. I February 17, 1969 ATTEST: 0 City Clerk FIT-32-CUM There was then presented, Resolution No. 4,153 entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF ' AMERICA, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, AND'THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK RELATING TO PARTICIPATION IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTH CORPS PROGRAM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; Said resolution was read in.full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the resolution be adopted, whicl motion was seconded by Director Bussey. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - 1. Resolution No. 4,154 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO A LEASE OF MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TO T.. A. FUZZELL FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF AMUSEMENT RIDES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; Said resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the resolution be adopted, ' which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. A Report was made to the Board of Directors by Mr. Sanford Wilbourn of Garver & Garver, Engineers, ' on the West Markham Street Widening Project relative to the construction of a culvert on West Markham Street between Hughes and Mississippi Streets. He stated that West Markham Street will be closed during the five weeks construction period with a detour at Hughes Street, south to Briarwood Drive, west on Briarwood to Mississippi and then north on Mississippi back to Markham Street. Upon question by Director Baldwin, Mr. Wilbourn stated that he would check to determine if two construction shifts might possibly reduce the five weeks construction period. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Wimberly, the Board of Directors adjourned at 8:45 o'clock P. M. to meet again on Monday, March 3, 1969 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. ATTEST: 0 City Clerk FIT-32-CUM Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas March 3, 1969 - 7:30 P. M. The Board of Directors of the City,of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Boyd presiding, and Jane Czech, Assistant City Clerk, and the following Directors present: .Directors. Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, and Dillaha - total 6; Absent - none. There being a quorum present and it being so. announced, the following proceedings were had:. The Invocation was given by Mayor Boyd. The reading of the minutes_of the previous meeting held on February.17, 1969 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as. written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, by unanimous vote of the members of.the Board of Directors present. The following Zoning Matter as approved by the Little Rock Planning.Commission on February 6, 1969 was presented: Z -2216 - Petition from G. W. Adkisson, Jr. by Ralph Boseman, Jr., to rezone 800 Reservoir Road in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, from "A" One - family District, to "D" Apartment District. On November 4, 1968, this request for rezoning was placed on the Agenda as a Zoning Appeal to set a date. for Public Hearing (See Minute Record Book..No. A -3, Page 324) having been denied by the Planning Commission on October 3, 1968. The date for Public Hearing was ,set for November 18, 1968 at .7:30 o'clock P. M. in the Board of Directors Chamber at the City Hall.. On November 18, 1968, Public Hearing was held (See Minute Record No. A -3, Page 330). Mr. Ralph Bozeman presented a. detailed Development Plan outlining the proposed 120 unit apartment buildings. After lengthy discussion, Motion was made and adopted that the matter be returned to the Planning Commission for restudy and further consideration and that the Public Hearing be.lef.t open. At the Planning Commission Meeting on February 6, 1969, the Commission approved the Development Plan for the rezoning of this tract from "A" One- family District to "D" Apartment District,, and returned it to the Board of Directors for,the March 3, 1969 Agenda. Public Hearing declared continued and there being no protests to the reclassification of the above described property, the Public Hearing was declared closed and the Ordinance to rezone 800 Reservoir Road was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,198) Ordinance No. 12;198 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 800 BLOCK OF RESERVOIR ROAD IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; Said ordinance was read the first time. Director Wimberly moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. March 3, 1969, Cont'd. A proposed resolution placed on the Agenda to set a date for a Public Hearing to reconsider the rezoning of 420 North Pierce Street from "B" Residence District to "D" Apartment District was not read., On January 20, 1969, this Zoning Petition was placed on the Agenda and after lengthy discussion and protests were presented, Ordinance was read first time; rules suspended for second and third r Ordinance declared NOT passed by roll call vote (See Minute Record Book A -3, Page 359). Mr. Isaac Scott, Attorney for Zellwood, Inc., the Petitioners, was present and requested the public re- hearing and stated that if the property was rezoned to allow the construction of the 28 Apartment Complex, that proper screening with trees and shrubbery will be provided and also, off - street parking in the rear of the apartments. Mrs. Mildred White, a property owner in the area, spoke against the rezoning stating that property owners did not oppose the. "C" Two - family zoning but, strongly oppose "D" Apartment. Director Bowen stated that in his opinion, this rezoning to "D" Apartment was sound planning and made a Motion that a date for a public re- hearing be set. This Motion failed for lack of a second. There was then presented an.-application from the Little Rock Airport Commission for the closing of a portion of Factoria Avenue and a portion of Fourche Dam Pike in order that construction might proceed on the New Airport Terminal Building and related facilities, more particularly described as follows: The tract of land being the Factoria Avenue Right -of -Way, lying between East Roosevelt Road and East 17th Street, and a portion of East 17th Street, all in Section 7 and 12, Township 1 North, Range 11 West, Pulaski County, Arkansas. Letter of application filed in Petition file of Marchl,.:1969.(See Resolution No. 4,155 setting date for Public Hearing on April 7, 1969). There was presented Resolution No. 4,155, entitled: A RESOLUTION FIXING A DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CLOSING OF A PORTION OF FACTORIA AVENUE AND 17TH STREETS IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha. A roll call was had on the Motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly,�Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. The Comparative Statement of Income Account of the Little Rock Municipal Water Works for the month of December, 1968 was presented, and upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, said Statement of Income Account was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The Annual Report of the Little Rock Housing Authority for -1968 was presented, and upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Hurst, the Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The Annual Report of the Fraternal Cemetery (adjacent to Oakland Cemetery) for 1968 was presented, and upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, the Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The Annual Audit Report of the City of Little Rock for 1968 was presented. Mr. Glen F. Rogers, Partner, of Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Company, Certified Public Accountants, who prepared the City's Audit, was present to answer any questions the Board Members might like to ask. Upon question by Director Baldwin, Mr. Rogers stated that sources of income were below anticipation while expenses were up. He further stated, upon question by Director Bowen, that accounting procedures and accounting of funds were in good shape and showed more improvement during this past year. After discussion, upon motion by Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, the Annual Audit Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present.. March 3, 1969, Cont'd. There was presented Resolution No. 4,156, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING PURCHASE CONTRACTS FOR MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT FOR USE BY VARIOUS DEPART- MENTS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Fire Hose, Coats, Pants and Helmets for Fire Department; Repairs on HD -16 Tractor for Sanitation Department and Cabinets for War Memorial Club House) Said resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,199, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR REPAIRS TO A VAC -ALL TRUCK FOR THE - PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT;,AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; Said ordinance was'read the first time. A discussion was held on the cost of the repairs to this truck which was damaged in an accident and immediate repairs being necessary. The International Harvester Company is the only company in the City of Little Rock, who is capable and desirous of making the required repairs. These repairs will be made by Negotiated Contract, the cost as stated at the Agenda Meeting on March 26, 1969 to be $3,103.00. A 10% leeway was added to take care of unforeseen repairs, making the Contract Price not to exceed the amount of $3,413.00. Director Baldwin moved that the Ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The.ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none; Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,200, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $20,000.00 FROM THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND FOR PARKS TO BE USED AT WEST END PARK, PROJECT 85 AND KAKIS PARK, PROJECT 91; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; Said ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules be suspende and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second - time and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Dillaha, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. Resolution No. 4,157 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT FOR GRANT TO ACQUIRE AND /OR DEVELOP LAND FOR OPEN -SPACE PURPOSES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Wakefield Park) Said resolution was read in full. Director Bussey questioned regarding the progress being made on Dunbar, East and South End Parks. Mr. Ed Carey, Assistant Director.of.Parks advised that 90% of Dunbar Park is completed with playground equipment amounting to $3,000. He stated that completion r i' 7 March 3 1969, Cont'd. should be reached within thirty days. Mr. Carey stated that the Little Rock•Schoo1 Board is agreeable to the development of recreational facilities on the school ground in the South End. Director Bussey stated there had been some confusion over Barton Park at 23rd and Dennison Streets and questioned City Manager, John T. Meriwether regarding the Agreement between the City and the Housing Authority. Mr. George Millar, Executive Director of the Little Rock Housing Authority advised that this property is owned by the State of Arkansas, and the State would permit.the.City to use this property fifty one weeks out of the-year and removable recreational facilities could be used there. After discussion, Director Baldwin requested a Report upon maintenance and operation costs for Parks -for the entire year, plus anticipated additional expenditures. City Manager, John T. Meriwether advised that this report is being prepared.t.Director Baldwin then moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes.- Director Bowen - total 1; Absent - none. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,158, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A QUITCLAIM DEED TO VARIOUS LOTS IN FACTORIA THIRD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the resolution be adopted, and this motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. The resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,159, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MANAGER OF THE LITTLE ROCK SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM TO MAKE APPLICATION IN THE NAME OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, FOR A FEDERAL GRANT UNDER PUBLIC LAW. 660, AS AMENDED, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full Motion was made by Director Wimberly that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Resolution No. 4,160 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND PROVIDING FOR EXECUTION OF PROPOSED ARK. OSA -10 AMENDATORY CONTRACT AMENDING CONTRACT FOR OPEN -SPACE PURPOSES BETWEEN THE CITY OF-LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Amending Hall Cove Park property description) Said resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; "Absent - none. There was presented Resolution No. 4,161, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK CONCERNING RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR EAST -WEST EXPRESSWAY IN THE HIGH STREET URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Director Hurst moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. I March 3, 1969, Cont'd. There was a proposed resolution on the Agenda approving application for preliminary loan for low -rent public housing for the elderly. Mr. George Millar, Director of the Little Rock Housing Authority requested the postponement of this resolution for two weeks pending recommendations from the Citizens Advisory Committee. Upon voice vote by the members of the Board of Directors, action on this proposed resolution was postponed for two weeks. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bussey, the Board of Directors recessed at 8:35 o'clock P. M., subject to call by the Mayor. ATTEST: vov- 4aJ-1 City Clerk APPROVED: 11 Board of Directors Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas March 7, 1969 - 2:00 P. M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in reconvened session from March 3, 1969, with Mayor Boyd presiding, and Jane Czech, Assistant City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 5; Absent - Director Bowen - total 1. There being a quorum present and.it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: Resolution No. 4,162 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS AT A SPECIAL ELECTION THE QUESTION OF AUTHORIZING, AS PROVIDED IN ACT 132, ACTS OF ARKANSAS, 1969, THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ON- PREMISES CONSUMPTION, RECOMMENDING APRIL 15, 1969 AS THE DATE FOR SAID ELECTION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; Said Resolution was read in full. A discussion was held on the provisions of Act 132 of 1969, and Mr. Joseph C. Kemp, City Attorney, advised the Board of Directors that this Act would permit the sale of alcoholic beverages by hotels, motels and restaurants at local option. Director Wimberly stated he was concerned that the people of Little Rock might get the impression that the Board was being rushed into the Election by the Chamber of Commerce since they had recommended April 15th as the date for Election. Director Baldwin said other groups including the Jaycees and Little Rock businessmen had attended the Chamber of Commerce Meeting, at which, the date request was made. Upon question by Director Dillaha, Mr. Kemp, City Attorney advised that the provisions of Act 132 does not include bars. Director Bussey stated that in his opinion, the Board should go ahead with the Election and made a motion that the Resolution be adopted. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 5; Noes - Director Wimberly - total 1; Absent - Director Bowen - total 1. There being no further business to be presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bussey, the Board of Directors adjourned at 2:20 o'clock P. M. to meet again on Monday, March 17, 1969 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. ATTEST: 9_a� zl _& APPROVED: City Clerk gayor Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas ' March 17, 1969 - 7:30 P. M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Boyd presiding, and Jane Czech, Assistant City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, and Dillaha - total 6; Absent - none. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The invocation was given by Mayor Boyd. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on March 3, 1969 and the reconvened meeting held on March 7, 1969 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was presented Resolution No. 4,163, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING JANE CZECH, ACTING CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the resolution be adopted, and this motion was seconded by Director Hurst. The resolution was adopted by the following roll call i vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented a Zoning Appeal for Review before the Board of Directors from Rector-Phillips- Morse, Inc. for Tom Lovett, III, the property owner (Z- 2248), of action taken by the Little Rock Planning Commission on March 6, 1969 in denying the reclassification of property located at Reservoir Road and Highway No. 10 (See petition for long legal description) from "A" One- family District to Various Zones for construction of a 90 acre condominium project. Director Baldwin moved that a public hearing be set before the Board of Directors on the Zoning Appeal for Monday, April 7, 1969 in the Board of Directors' Chamber, City Hall, at 7:30 o'clock P. M. This motion was seconded by Director Bowen and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was again presented the Zoning Appeal for Review before the Board of Directors from Edward Lester, Attorney for the Petitioners (Z- 2226), on action taken by the Little Rock Planning Commission II on December 5, 1968, on denial of a Zoning Petition for reclassification of property described as the 9900 Block of West Markham Street from "A" One- family District to "F" Commercial District. Original Public Hearing Date was set for Monday, February 3, 1969 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. in the Board of Directors Chamber at the City Hall. On February 3, 1969, Zoning Appeal was withdrawn from the Agenda by request of Mr. Edward Lester, Attorney, and the Public Hearing was postponed. Director Baldwin moved that a Public Hearing be re -set before the Board of Directors on the Zoning Appeal for Monday, April 7, 1969 in the Board of Directors' Chamber, City Hall, at 7:30 o'clock P. M. This motion was seconded by Dir ctor Bowen and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. I? I The following Zoning Petitions as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on March 6, G 1969 were presented: i Z -2260 - Petition from Johanna W. Keith and Bertha C. Habig, for reclassification of property at 1832 Dennison Street, described as All of Lot 13 and the South 17 feet of Lot 14, Block 22, Park I Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "C" Two - family District to that of "F" Commercial District. � I March 17, 1969, Cont'd. District to that of "D" Apartment District. Z -1603 - Petition from Wade F. and Ora G. Hansford, by Jack Rice, Realtor, for reclassification of 7200 South University Avenue, described as A part of Hansford Subdivision, Little Rock, Arkansas, being Lot 2, except the West 52.65 feet thereof, and Lots 3 and 4; from the present "F" Commercial District to that of "G -1" Commercial District. Z -2261 - Petition from Richard Adair, by William D. Thomas, Jr., Agent, for reclassification of 7604 Geyer Springs Road, described as the North 100 feet of West 200 feet of East 230 feet of Tract 8, Home Acres Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "A" One- family District to that of "H" Business District. Z -2255 - Petition from Richard W. and Ellen G. Collier, by Jack Holt, Jr., Attorney for Bevis ' Dodge, Inc. for reclassification of the 5700 Block of South University Avenue, described as Part of the Nil NEZ NEZ, Section 25, Township 1 North, Range 13 West, Pulaski County, Arkansas, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Nl� NE'4 NEti; thence West 652 feet; thenc South 209.4 feet; thence North 880 40' East 652 feet; thence North 206.7 feet to the point of beginning, containing 3.2 acres, more or less, subject to a 30 foot easement on the East end for the Geyer Springs Road right -of -way, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "A" On District to "H" Business District. Z -2069 - Petition from William B. Putnam, Junius Holmes, Wesley Pinson, by W. B. Putnam, Agent, for reclassification of the 2400 Block of Interstate No. 30, described as Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and the remainder of 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9, Block 36, Braggs Second Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas located between 24th and 25th Streets on the East Side of I -30; from the present "C" Two - family District to that of "H" Business District. Development Plan was approved by the Planning Commission. Z -1668 - Petition from Curtis H. Taylor and wife, by James L. Sloan, Attorney, for reclassification of 6700 New Benton-Highway.(See petition for lengthy legal description); from the.present "A" One- family District -to that of "F" Commercial District. _Approved for "F" Commercial by Planning Commission with Development Plan. - ­ Z-1673 - Petition from Glendon E. and Lucille M. Ryals, by Edward Kerr Willis, for reclassification of 7820 "U" Street, described as Lot 8, Block 20, Bellevue Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas from "A" One - family District.to that of "E -1" Quiet Business District. .- . There being no protests presented to the reclassification of'.the above described properties as' approved by the Planning Commission, an Ordinance to rezone said properties was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,201) i There was presented Ordinance No. 12,201, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION-43-2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES -OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: 1832 Dennison Street, 217 Barton Street, 3923 Oakwood Road, 7200 South University Avenue, 7604 Geyer Springs Road, 5700 Block South University and Geyer Springs Road, 2400 Block 'of Interstate.No. 30, 6700 New Benton Highway and 7820 "U" Street) . 0 Z -1558 - Petition from Ressie L. Kelley for reclassification of 217 Barton Street, described as _ i Lot 9, Block 8, Capitol View Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "B" reading, which motion was Residence District to that of "C" Two - family District. Z -2258 - Petition from Dr. Fred B. Berry for reclassification of 3923 Oakwood Road, described as present, being Lot 6, Block 3, Oakwood Place to the:City.of two - thirds Little Rock, Arkansas;•from the - present "B" Single Family District to that of "D" Apartment District. Z -1603 - Petition from Wade F. and Ora G. Hansford, by Jack Rice, Realtor, for reclassification of 7200 South University Avenue, described as A part of Hansford Subdivision, Little Rock, Arkansas, being Lot 2, except the West 52.65 feet thereof, and Lots 3 and 4; from the present "F" Commercial District to that of "G -1" Commercial District. Z -2261 - Petition from Richard Adair, by William D. Thomas, Jr., Agent, for reclassification of 7604 Geyer Springs Road, described as the North 100 feet of West 200 feet of East 230 feet of Tract 8, Home Acres Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "A" One- family District to that of "H" Business District. Z -2255 - Petition from Richard W. and Ellen G. Collier, by Jack Holt, Jr., Attorney for Bevis ' Dodge, Inc. for reclassification of the 5700 Block of South University Avenue, described as Part of the Nil NEZ NEZ, Section 25, Township 1 North, Range 13 West, Pulaski County, Arkansas, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Nl� NE'4 NEti; thence West 652 feet; thenc South 209.4 feet; thence North 880 40' East 652 feet; thence North 206.7 feet to the point of beginning, containing 3.2 acres, more or less, subject to a 30 foot easement on the East end for the Geyer Springs Road right -of -way, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "A" On District to "H" Business District. Z -2069 - Petition from William B. Putnam, Junius Holmes, Wesley Pinson, by W. B. Putnam, Agent, for reclassification of the 2400 Block of Interstate No. 30, described as Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and the remainder of 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9, Block 36, Braggs Second Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas located between 24th and 25th Streets on the East Side of I -30; from the present "C" Two - family District to that of "H" Business District. Development Plan was approved by the Planning Commission. Z -1668 - Petition from Curtis H. Taylor and wife, by James L. Sloan, Attorney, for reclassification of 6700 New Benton-Highway.(See petition for lengthy legal description); from the.present "A" One- family District -to that of "F" Commercial District. _Approved for "F" Commercial by Planning Commission with Development Plan. - ­ Z-1673 - Petition from Glendon E. and Lucille M. Ryals, by Edward Kerr Willis, for reclassification of 7820 "U" Street, described as Lot 8, Block 20, Bellevue Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas from "A" One - family District.to that of "E -1" Quiet Business District. .- . There being no protests presented to the reclassification of'.the above described properties as' approved by the Planning Commission, an Ordinance to rezone said properties was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,201) i There was presented Ordinance No. 12,201, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION-43-2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES -OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: 1832 Dennison Street, 217 Barton Street, 3923 Oakwood Road, 7200 South University Avenue, 7604 Geyer Springs Road, 5700 Block South University and Geyer Springs Road, 2400 Block 'of Interstate.No. 30, 6700 New Benton Highway and 7820 "U" Street) . 0 said ordinance was.read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the . ordinance be placed on.second reading, which motion was seconded by Director - Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the;Board of Directors present, being seven in- number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board'of Directors - elect.. The ordinance was -read the - second time -arid by unanimous vote of,the members of the Board of Directors - present; being seven in-number-and two - thirds- March 17, 1969 - Cont'd or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Hurst, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as ' follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. A Proposed Ordinance was then presented, entitled: i AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 43 -4 (4) OF THE LITTLE ROCK CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ENLARGE UPON THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF C -2 FAMILY DISTRICT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Mr. William Nash, Attorney for the Arkansas Nurses Association requested the Board to amend Section 43 -4 (4) of the Zoning Ordinance to include "non- profit corporations whose members are engaged in the practice of a licensed profession as distinct from the operation of a business." This would permit the Nurses Association to establish an office at 4023 Lee Avenue which is presently zoned "C" Two - family District, to be used for further training, classes, and upgrading of nurses to better qualify them to serve the public. The nurses do not meet at night or on Sundays and there would be no living quarters in the headquarters. Mr. Nash told the Board it would be a logical and reasonable extension of the Code and would not lend itself for,-abuse. Upon question by Director Wimberly, Mr. Nash stated the house at 4023 Lee Avenue had previously been used for a speech therapy school. He further stated there had been no complaints from neighbors on the speech therapy school. Mr. Nash said he didn't think it should be up to the Planning Commission, which had recommended defeat of this amendment, to set Policy for the City, and that he felt the setting of such Policy should be in the hands of the Board of Directors. Director Hurst stated that the Planning Commission should have the right to give advice and help make decisions on these matters. He felt that'the amendment would be a loophole for other organizations not so desirable as the Nurses Association. Mr. Byron R. Morse, a realtor was asked for his opinion on this matter, and he urged the Board to pass this proposal to "clear up" the meaning of the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. W. P. Spotts, a property owner in the area said that the neighbors did not complain about the office because they had been assured that it was only a temporary office. He said the Nurses should apply to "E -1" Quiet Business Zoning instead of trying to change the present Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Sack Young, Attorney for two property owners in the vicinity told III the Board a Zoning Classification should be created for non- profit groups and let each organization qualify. After discussion, Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time and by i unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon Motion of Director Bowen, seconded by 11111�� Director Baldwin, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. IIII The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - None; Noes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Absent - none. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared NOT passed by roll call vote. There was again presented the Petition from the Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, stating that they are the owners of.Blocks 1, 2, 3 and 4, Cansler's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, and the sole owners of all lands abutting upon various streets and alleys in said Addition proposed to be vacated and closed, all within the University Park Urban Renewal Project; asking the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock to vacate, abandon and close said various streets and alleys. Attached to the Petition was a Plat showing the portions of streets and alleys proposed to be closed, and filed in connection therewith was a communication from the Department of Community Development stating that the closing of said streets and alleys had been approved by the March 17, 1969 - Cont'd. Little Rock Planning Commission. Public Hearing on the Petition had been set for this time and place by Resolution No. 4,150 of the Board of Directors; and it was stated that notice thereof had been duly published on February 20, 1969 and February 27, 1969, advising all persons interested to appear and i they would be heard thereon. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard at this time. There being no protests presented to the Petition, an ordinance to close the portion of said streets and alleys as described above was 'placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,202) There was presented Ordinance No. 12;202, entitled: AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING ALL ALLEYS IN BLOCKS 1, 2, 3 AND 4, OF CANSLER'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS; ALL OF WEST THIRTEENTH STREET BETWEEN THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF CLARY STREET TO THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF COOLIDGE STREET; ALL OF SHIELD STREET BETWEEN THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WEST FOURTEENTH STREET TO THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WEST TWELFTH STREET; AND ALL OF COOLIDGE STREET BETWEEN THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY.LINE OF WEST TWELFTH STREET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BLOCK 4 OF CANSLER'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes- Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd- total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. The emergency section being Section 4 of Ordinance No. 12,202, was read and adopted by the ARKANSAS; (Re: Proposal by Parks and Recreation Department -of the City of Little Rock for Park located at 7th and Woodrow Streets) Said ordinance was read the first time. Public Hearing on the proposed closing of this portion of Appianway Street had been set by the Board of Directors for this time and place by Resolution No. 4,149, and it was stated that notice thereof had been duly published on February 20, 1969.,and February 27, 1969 advising all persons interested to appear and they would be given an opportunity to be heard Whereupon, all persons desiring were heard at this time. There being no protests presented to the closing of the above described portion of Appianway Street, Director Bowen moved that the public hearing be declared closed, and the rules be suspended and the ordinance as read be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time, and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors ',present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Dillaha, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,203, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK VACATING, CLOSING AND ABANDONING THAT PORTION OF APPIANWAY STREET BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY THE EAST -WEST EXPRESSWAY AND ON THE SOUTH BY THE EXTENDED EAST -WEST ALLEYS OF BLOCKS 5 AND 6 ROOTS AND COYS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; (Re: Proposal by Parks and Recreation Department -of the City of Little Rock for Park located at 7th and Woodrow Streets) Said ordinance was read the first time. Public Hearing on the proposed closing of this portion of Appianway Street had been set by the Board of Directors for this time and place by Resolution No. 4,149, and it was stated that notice thereof had been duly published on February 20, 1969.,and February 27, 1969 advising all persons interested to appear and they would be given an opportunity to be heard Whereupon, all persons desiring were heard at this time. There being no protests presented to the closing of the above described portion of Appianway Street, Director Bowen moved that the public hearing be declared closed, and the rules be suspended and the ordinance as read be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time, and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors ',present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Dillaha, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon March 17, 1969, Cont'd. the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented a Petition from Tom M. Ferstl, et al., representing themselves to be the owners of the property near and abutting upon that portion, hereinafter described, of a street named Fillmore, asking the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas to vacate, abandon and close the following portion of said street: That portion of the 30th Block of Fillmore between West 30th Street and West 31st Street that fronts on.Lots 5.& 6, Block 8, C. 0. Brack.Addition and on the.. portion of the Nil of previously closed West 31st Street (the portion to be closed consisting of a strip 20 x.120', -lying on_the: west line of -said Lots 5 & 6, Block 8,.. C. 0. Brack Addition, and on the west line of the previously closed West 31st Street. Attached to the Petition was a Plat showing the portion of the street proposed to be closed, and a Certificate from Beach Abstract and Guaranty Company showing the petitioners to be the last owners of record of abutting property upon said street. (See Resolution No. 4,164 setting date for public hearing on the petition) There was presented Resolution No. 4,164, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE PETITION TO VACATE STREET IN BLOCK 8, C. 0. BRACK ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution i was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. The Comparative Statement of Income Account of the Little Rock Municipal Water Works for the month of January, 1969 was presented, and upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, said Statement of Income Account was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The Annual Audit Report of the Little Rock Municipal Water Works for 1968 was presented, and upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, the Audit Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was presented Resolution No. 4,165, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS ITEMS TO BE USED BY THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Air Compressor for Traffic Department, Tractor for Fire Department, Radios, Dump Trucks for Street Department, Pickup Truck for Parks Development, Pickup Truck for Parks Maintenance, Truck for Building Maintenance, Pickup for Pound, Pickup for Street Department, Van for Fire Department and Patrol Wagon for Police Department) Said resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Resolution No. 4,166 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING PEAT, MARWICK, MITCHELL AND COMPANY, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, AS THE AUDITORS FOR THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK FOR THE YEAR 1969; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the resolution be adopted, and this motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. The resolution was adopted by the following roll I call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. i March 17, 1969, Cont'd. N There was then presented Resolution No. 4,167, entitled: A RESOLUTION FIXING FEES AT THE DUNBAR RECREATION CENTER AND THE OTTENHEIMER CLUBHOUSE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the resolution be adopted, and this motion was seconded by Director-Hurst. The resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Resolution No. 4,168 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION ENDORSING IN CONCEPT THE STREETSCAPE PLAN AS PROPOSED BY THE URBAN PROGRESS ASSOCIATION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the resolution be adopted This motion was seconded by Director Bussey and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented Resolution No. 4,169, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK A RELOCATION CONTRACT WITH THE LITTLE ROCK HOUSING AUTHORITY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Dillaha, seconded by Director Bussey that the resolution be adopted. The resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Resolution No. 4,170 was presented, entitled: RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY LOAN FOR LOW -RENT PUBLIC HOUSING FOR THE p3'0' ELDERLY; said resolution was read in full. Mr. George Millar, Executive Director of the Little Rock Housing Authority presented figures to substantiate the need for 1,200 dwelling units for the elderly with low incomes. Upon question by Mayor Boyd, Mr. Millar stated that they were prepared to establish one such dwelling in the Model Cities Area. Upon question by Director Bowen, Mr. John T. Meriwether, City Manager, advised the Board that this proposal had been approved by the Citizens Advisory Committee and that he also, recommended the adoption of the resolution. Mr. Arthur Mills, a Little Rock Realtor, spoke in opposition to public housing. Director Baldwin stated that he was proud of the progress made in the City of Little Rock by the Housing Authority and the Urban Renewal Projects. Motion was then made by Director Bussey that the resolution be adopted. This motion was seconded by Director Wimberly and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Bussey, seconded by Director Dillaha, the Board of Directors adjourned at 8:50 o'clock P. M. to meet again on Monday, April 7, 1969 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. ATTEST: 9z_� "C � Acting City Clerk APPROVED: X i Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas April 7, 1969 - 7:30 P. M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Boyd presiding, and Jane Czech, Acting City Clerk„ and the following,Directors present: Directors i Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst and Dillaha - total 5; Absent - Director Bussey - .total 1. I There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: i The invocation was given by Mayor Boyd. j The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on March 17, 1969 was dispensed with and I said minutes were approved as written and.summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon, motion of Director Bowen,.seconded,by.Director Baldwin, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board , of Directors present.. . There was,presented a Petition for Zoning Appeal (Z -2248) from Rector - Phillips- Morse, Inc. for Tom Lovett, III, property owner, on denial by the Little Rock Planning Commission'on March 6, 1969 of a Petition to rezone property located on Reservoir Road and Highway No. 10 in the City of Little .Rock, Arkansas (See Petition for lengthy legal description) from "A" One- family District to "D" Apartment and "C" Two - family Districts. This rezoning, if granted, would permit the construction of a condominium development on the 90 acre tract., Mayor Boyd then stated that the hearing was now open as set for this time and place, and extended the courtesy of the floor to any persons desiring to be I heard. Mr. William F. Rector of Rector - Phillips- Morse, Inc., the firm proposing to develop the property, presented the Development Plan which includes a golf course, swimming pool and recreational area, and stated the terrain of the property was such that the condominium idea was the only practical one for development. He stated -the density of the development would be lower than that of an apartment i development, that the buildings would be attractive.and substantially constructed, and that the land- scaping and open space would be attractive. He stated that the property would probably be rezoned eventually, and that the.resultant development might not,be as.desirable as that which his firm is proposing. Mr. Byron R. Morse of the Rector - Phillips- Morse, Inc. firm was then heard and stated that the density and open space ratios of the proposed development exceeded proposed requirements of the Planning Commission. Mr. Edward Cromwell of the architectural firm of Ginocchio, Cromwell, Carter and Neyland stated that condominiums-are the coming thing, and highly thought of in architectural I circles. He said he was "enthusiastic" about the.particular plan in question. There was a large delegation of property owners in Robinwood present to strongly oppose the rezoning of this 90 acre i tract for the condominium development. Mr.. Robert Wilson of #8 Robinwood Drive told the Board that he objected to what ::he called "the drastic nature of the change" which the development would represent. He stated specifically that the density of the area, the unit values, traffic density, and permanence I of owners, would be different from the rest of.the area. Mr. Charles Fletcher, #16.Robinwood Drive and Mr. Harrison Wood, #2 River Ridge Road, property owners, stated that they strongly oppose the i rezoning of the property at all. Mr. Stanley Price, Attorney for the property owners said the lots in Robinwood were purchased on the faith of the Bill of Assurance filed. After further discussion, the public hearing was declared closed and Director Bowen made a Motion that the tract be rezoned as described, except that...portion being the North 150 feet, the Northeast and East 150 feet, and the South and West 75 feet be left: "A" One- family, and.that the Ordinance be amended to provide for this classification as described. Director Bowen's Motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted I by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of,the Board..of Directors - elect. April 7 1969, Cont'd. There was then presented a Proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING A PARCEL OF LAND ON RESERVOIR ROAD AND HIGHWAY NO. 10 IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance, as Amended, was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the proposed ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion -was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading.; This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly and Dillaha - total 3; Noes - Directors Baldwin, Hurst and Mayor 'Boyd - total 3 Absent - Director Bussey - total 1. Whereupon the ordinance was declared NOT passed. There was presented a Zoning Appeal for Review before the Board of Directors from Mr. Edward Lester, Attorney of action taken by the Little Rock Planning Commission on March 6, 1969 in denying the reclassification o.f property located at 8410 Geyer Springs Road (Z -2253) from "A" One- family District to "F" Commercial District. Director Baldwin moved that a public hearing be set before the Board of Directors on the Zoning Appeal for Monday, April 21, 1969 in the Board of Directors' Chamber, City Hall, at 7:30 o'clock P. M. This motion was seconded by Director Bowen and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was presented a Zoning Appeal for Review before the Board of Directors from Mr. Edward Lester, Attorney'of action taken by the Little Rock Planning•Commission on March 6, 1969 in denying the reclassification of property located at 8225 Geyer Springs Road (Z -1944) from "D" Apartment District to "F" Commercial District. Director Bowen moved that a public hearing be set before the Board of Directors on the Zoning Appeal for Monday, April 21, 1969 in the Board of Directors' Chamber, City Hall, at'7:30 o'clock P. M. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin and was adopted by unanimous vote 1 of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was -again presented the Proposal by the Little Rock Airport Commission, stating that they are the owners of the tract of land being the Factoria Avenue Right -of -Way, lying between East Roosevelt Road and East 17th Street, and a portion of East 17th Street, all in Section T and Section 12, Township 1 North, Range 11 West, Pulaski County, Arkansas, proposed to be vacated and closed. - •Attached to the Proposal was a communication from Mr. R. M. Crisp, Sr., Airport-Manager stating that the Airport Commission concurs with the architect and engineer, that the new access road be extended to connect with Factoria Avenue, thus providing an alternate route. Public Hearing on the Proposal had been set for this time and place by Resolution No. 4,155 of the Board of Directors; and it was stated that notice thereof had been duly published on March 12, 1969 and March 19, 1969, advising all persons interested to appear and they would be heard thereon. Whereupon, all persons'so desiring were -heard at this time. Mrs. William Roth and Mrs. Cora Traylor, property owners in the area, questioned whether there would be an alternate route when the portion of Factoria Avenue is closed: They were advised that an alternate route would be provided, the Public - -Hearing was declared closed and Ordinance to close said streets as described above was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,204)- There was presented Ordinance No. 12,204, entitled: AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING PORTIONS OF FACTORIA AVENUE.AND 17TH STREET IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; I I� April 7. 1969. Cont'd. which ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the i ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and!the ordinance be placed on 'third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director,Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - 0; Absent - Director Bussey - total 1. There was again presented the Petition from Tom M. Ferstl, et al., representing themselves to be the owners of the property near and ,abutting upon that portion, hereinafter described, of a street named Fillmore, asking the Board of Directors of the City of Little,Rock, Arkansas to vacate, abandon and close the following portion of said street: That portion of the 30th Block of Fillmore between West 30th Street and West 31st Street that fronts on Lots -5 & 6, Block 8, C. 0. Brack Addition and on the portion of the N� of previously closed West 31st Street (the portion to be closed consisting of a strip 20 x 120', lying on the west -- line of said Lots 5 & 6, Block 8, C. 0. Brack Addition, and on the west line of the previously closed West 31st Street. Public Hearing on the Petition had been set for this time and place by Resolution No. 4,164 of the Board of Directors; and it was stated that notice thereof had been duly published on March 19, 1969 and March 26, 1969, advising all person interested to appear and they would be heard thereon. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard at this time. There being no protests to the Petition, the .Public Hearing was declared closed and Ordinance to close said Street as described above was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,205) III I III There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,205, entitled: I ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, VACATING AND CLOSING THE STREET IN BLOCK 8, C. 0. BRACK ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; i which ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of i the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - 0; Absent - Director Bussey - total 1. There was presented a Petition from William A. and Anita P. Russell, and Jim Bullard, by Mr. Frank Cox, Attorney, asking the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to vacate, abandon and close that portion of the unnamed street, which would be Bryant Street, if extended, lying between Block 5 of Plunkett's Subdivision of Forest Park and Block 6 of Abram's Subdivision of Blocks 3, 4 and 6 of Plunkett's Subdivision of Forest Park and lying within 96 feet of State Highway No. 10. Attached'to the Petition was a Plat showing the portion of the street proposed to be closed, and a Certificate from Little Rock Abstract Company showing the petitioners to be the last owners of record of abutting property upon said street. (See Resolution No. 4,171 setting date for Public Hearing on Hill the petition) i April 7 1969, Cont'd. Resolution No. 4,171 was presented, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE PETITION TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE STREET LYING'•BETWEEN BLOCK '5 OF PLUNKETT'S SUBDIVISION OF FOREST PARK AND BLOCK 6 OF ABRAM'S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 3, 4, AND 6 OF PLUNKETT'S SUBDIVISION OF FOREST PARK AND LYING WITHIN.96 FEET OF STATE HIGHWAY NO. 10; said Resolution was read-in full. Motion.was made by Director Baldwin that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by.Director Bowen. A roll call was had on the - motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - 0; Absent - Director Bussey - total 1. The Quarterly Report of Robinson Memorial Auditorium ending December 31, 1968, was presented, and upon motion of Director Hurst, seconded by Director Bowen, the Quarterly Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of.Directors present. The 1968 Audit Report and Construction Fund.Audit from Little Rock Sanitary Sewer System was presented,. and upon motion of Director Hurst, seconded by Director Bowen, the Quarterly Report was received and. filed by unanimous vote of the, members of the Board of Directors- present. The Comparative Statement of .Income Account of the Little Rock Municipal Water Works for the month of February, 1969 was presented, and upon motion of Director Hurst, seconded by Director Bowen, said Statement of Income Account was received and filed by unanimous vote of the - members of the.Board of Directors,present. The 1968 Annual Report of the Department of Community Development was then presented, and upon motion of Director Hurst, seconded by Director Bowen, the Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was presented Resolution No. 4,172, entitled: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A BEQUEST FROM THE LATE CARL Mo FLEMING FOR USE AT WALKER TENNIS CENTER; ESTABLISHING THE CARL FLEMING MEMORIAL TROPHY,•AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director. Bowen that the Resolution be adopted, IIIIIIIsaid motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - 0; Absent - Director Bussey total 1. Resolution No. 4,173 was presented; entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR VARIOUS ITEMS OF MACHINERY TO)BE USED BY THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; FIRE-AND EXTENDED COVERAGE :INSURANCE ON VARIOUS PROPERTIES BELONGING TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; LIABILITY INSURANCE ON THE CITY'S ROLLING STOCK;.AUTHORIZING.PAYMENT.AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the resolution be adopted, and this motion was seconded by Director Bowen. The resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - 0; -,Director Bussey - total 1. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,174, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF'A PROPOSED CONTRACT FOR GRANT TO ACQUIRE AND /OR DEVELOP LAND FOR OPEN -SPACE PURPOSES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Parksite "F" - 36th & High Streets) which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the Resolution be adopted, said Motion was seconded by Director Dillaha. A roll call was had on the Motion and the Resolution was 1111,1adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin,- Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - 0; Absent - Director Bussey - total 1. 0 April 7, 1969, Cont'd. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,175, entitled:, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF A PROPOSED.CONTRACT FOR GRANT.TO ACQUIRE AND /OR DEVELOP LAND FOR OPEN- SPACE,PURPOSES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Parksite "A" -_40th & Holt Streets) said resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Hurst that the resolution be adopted, and this motion.was. seconded by Director Dillaha. The resolution was adopted. -by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd = total-6; Noes - 0; Absent - Director Bussey - total 1. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,206, entitled: . AN-ORDINANCE CONDEMNING A CERTAIN PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS TO BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING AND PROVIDING FOR A MUNICIPAL PARK AND RECREATIONAL AREA FOR TB CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO BRING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST SAID PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY; AND,FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Wakefield Village Park) which ordinance was.read the first time., Director Dillaha moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the.members,of the Board of Directors present, being six -in number and.two - thirds. or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the.second time. Moti was made by Director Dillaha that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third . and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin,,and was adopted by .unanimous vote of the members of the Board of,Directors present, being six in.number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - 0; Absent - Director Bussey - total 1. Resolution No. 4,176 was presented, entitled*._.,, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING -THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK AND ARKANSAS POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL SERVICE FOR HINDMAN PARK AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said resolution was read-in full. Motion was made by Director Dillaha that-the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, - Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - 0; Absent - Director Bussey - total.l. A petition was presented by Mr. James Edward Brown, representing the residents of -the Granite Mountain Area, asking for a community center. Mr. Brown told the Board that Granite Mountain had a- bad situation as far as recreation is concerned and that children are forced. -to play in the streets. He said the center should be built on land.the City now owns -and on which there is now a ballfield. Mr. Goforth Coleman spoke for the center also. Mr. Brown stated there were cracks in the Gillam Swimming Pool and a loose bolt on the.diving board. Mr. Julius Breckling, Director of Parks and Recreation said the pool maintenance.is scheduled, but hadn't been done yet because the Department like; to wait until the pool is about to open to do the annual maintenance. Mayor Boyd told Mr. Brown the Board was sympathetic, but didn't have the money to do anything about the problem. He stated the center would cost about $400,000 and that the City would.have to pay $95,000 of this amount, and -if the money was available for construction, the City could not afford to maintain the center. Director Hurst reminded Mr.. Brown and Mr. Coleman that the Board had agreed to develop parks only in the East and South Ends until the City has more funds. 1 April 7 1969, Cont'd. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,177, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LITTLE ROCK PORT AUTHORITY, AN AGENT OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF-LITTLE ROCK AN "OPTION AND AGREEMENT" AND AN "AGREEMENT TO ENTER INTO OPTION" WITH OUACHITA MARINE AND INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the resolution be adopted, said motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - 0; Absent - .Director Bussey - total 1. Ordinance No. 12,207 was presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO VOTE UPON THE QUESTION OF ISSUING BONDS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF ACT NO. 9 OF THE FIRST EXTRAORDINARY SESSION OF THE SIXTY- SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS, APPROVED JANUARY 21, 1960, AS AMENDED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FURNISHING THE PERMANENT FINANCING OF THE COST OF SECURING AND DEVELOPING INDUSTRY (THE PARTICULAR INDUSTRIAL PROJECT IS DESCRIBED IN THE ORDINANCE); PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY;' (Re: Ouachita Marine Corp.) said ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the-,question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - 0; Absent - Director Bussey,_,-total The emergency section, being Section 6 of Ordinance No. 12,207 was read and adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; .Noes - 0; Absent - Director Bussey - total 1. There was presented Resolution No. 4,178, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING DR. JERRY JEWELL AND PEYTON RICE TO THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK FOR SIX YEAR TERMS COMMENCING ON APRIL 1, 1969; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Dillaha that the resolution be adopted, and this motion was seconded by Director Hurst. The resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - 0; Absent - Director Bussey - total 1. Resolution No. 4,179 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING LYNN WASSELL TO THE BOARD OF THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND NATURAL HISTORY TO SERVE THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF DR. ROBERT BEARDEN; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said resolution was read-in full. Motion was made by Director Dillaha.that the resolution be adopted, and this motion was seconded by Director Hurst. The resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha-and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - 0; Absent - Director Bussey - total 1. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,180; - entitled: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION AND GRATITUDE TO CARL HOPE AND COOPER JACOWAY.FOR SERVICE RENDERED AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said resolution was read in full. Upon motion of Director Dillaha, seconded by Director Hurst, 396 April 7, 1969, Cont'd. the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - 0; Absent - Director Bussey - total 1. Mr. Joseph C. Kemp, City Attorney then read a letter of resignation from Dr. W. R. Alstadt from the City of Little Rock Civil Service Commission, effective April 7, 1969. (See Resolution No. 4,181) Resolution No. 4,181 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF W. R. ALSTADT, D. D. S. AS A MEMBER OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which resolution was read in full. Director Bowen moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - 0; Absent - Director Bussey - total 1. i There was presented Resolution No. 4,182, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING CHARLES D. HENLEY AS A MEMBER OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION OF THE i CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS FILLING THE VACANCY CREATED BY THE RESIGNATION OF.W. R. ALSTADT, D. D. S.; ..said resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that�the resolution be adopted, and this motion was seconded by Director Wimberly. The resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - 0; Absent - Director Bussey - total 1. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Wimberly, seconded by Director Dillaha, the Board of Directors adjourned at 10:10 o'clock P. M. to meet again on Monday, April 21, 1969 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. ATTEST: l:. y ex APPROVED: , 0 I Acting City Clerk +/r\ Mayor i i i i i I i � i i i I I i I i i I III 1 Board of Directors' Chamber, Little Rock, Arkansas April 21, 1969 - 7:30 P. M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas.met in regular session with Mayor Boyd presiding and Jane Czech, Acting City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Absent - none. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The invocation was given by Mayor Boyd. The reading of the minutes of the previous. meeting held on April 7, 1969 was dispensed with and said minutes were. approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board'of'Director9,-1 upon ' motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The following Zoning Petitions as. approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on April 3, 1969 were presented: Z -2264 Petition from Ray Ivey for Arkansas State Nurses Association, for reclassification of property at 117 South Cedar Street, described as Lot 9 and the South 47 feet of Lot 10, Block 3, Plateau Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "C" Two - family District to "E -1" Quiet Business District. Z -2266 Petition from Earl Whitwell, Jr. for reclassification of 5501 Geyer Springs Road (See Petition for legal description); from the present "A" One- family District to that of "F" Commercial District. Z -2262 Petition from Southdale Corporation by Lester and Shults, Attorneys, for reclassification of property at 5900 Block of Southwick Drive (Lots 1, Q,'3;- 17,'18`& 19 ;- South Gate':Subdivision ' to °,'1 the City of Little Rock) from the present "A" One- family District to "E -1" Quiet Business District. ' Z -2265 Petition:ifrom the; .Little Rock,Housing Authority,for reclassifi'catioft "of p'r6perty116da'ted - at 7301 West 12th Street (See Petition for lengthy legal description), from the present "A" One - family District to that of "H" Business District. Z -2263 Petition from W. G. & Pauline Hilliard for reclassification of property at 4101 "A" Street, described as Lot 1, Block 4, Pinehurst Addition to the City of Little Rock, from the present "C" Two- family District to that of "D" Apartment District. Z -2240 Petition from Eagle Properties,:Inc. and Bailey Corporation, by John P. Gill, Attorney, for reclassification of property located at 9800 Geyer Springs Road (See Petition for lengthy legal description) from the present "A" One- family District to "D" Apartment District. There being no protests presented.to the reclassification of the above described properties as approved by the Planning Commission, an Ordinance to rezone said properties was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,208) Ordinance No. 12,208 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 =2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: 117'South' -Cedar Street, 5501, Geyer Springs Road, 5900 Block of Southwick Drive, 7301 West 12th Street, 4101 "A" Street and 9800 Geyer Springs Road) Said ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ing . ordinance be placed on second read,( which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present being seven in number and two - thirds 391,11- I April 21, 1969, Cont'd. I or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was,-read the second time; I and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and I Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. The Zoning Appeal for Review before the Board of Directors from Edward Lester, Attorney for the' Petitioner (Z- 2253), on action taken by the Little Rock Planning Commission on March 6, 1969 on denial of a Zoning Petition for reclassification of property at 8410 Geyer Springs Road, from the present "A" One- family District to that of "F" Commercial District, on which public hearing had been set on said Zoning Appeal for this time and place, was presented. Attached to the Appeal was "Proof of Notice" to all property owners within 200 feet of said lands of the date and time of public hearing, and to appear and be heard if desired. Mr. Edward Lester, Attorney for the Petitioner was then extended the courtesy of the floor. He'stated that the highest and most appropriate use of this property is definitely "F" Commercial, since this property is adjacent to a commercial use. His client proposes to construct a business strip of 18,760 feet of floor space but, leases have not been obtained pending the rezoning to allow commercial use. Upon question by Director Hurst, Mr. Lester stated that his client would be willing to dedicate enough right -of -way to make the street i four lanes, when and if the street is widened, plus a twenty five foot set -back for green strip. There being no protests presented to the rezoning, the public hearing was declared closed and a proposed ordinance to rezone 8410 Geyer Springs Road from "A" One- family District to "F" Commercial District was placed on first reading. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,209, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 8410 GEYER SPRINGS ROAD IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bussey; and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds'or more I of the members of the Board.of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was.taken upon,the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result:i. Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - Director Bowen - total 1; Absent - none. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. The Zoning Appeal for Review before the Board of Directors from Edward Lester, Attorney for the Petitioners (Z- 1944), on action taken by the Little Rock Planning Commission on March 6, 1969 on denial of a Zoning Petition for reclassification of property at 8225 Geyer Springs Road, from the present i "D" Apartment District to that of "F" 'Commercial District, on which public hearing had been set on said Zoning Appeal for this time and place, was presented. Attached to the Appeal was "Proof of Notice" to all property owners within 200 feet of said lands of the date of public hearing, to appear I and be heard if desired. Mr. Edward Lester, Attorney for the Petitioners stated that the same I comments apply to this request as 8410 Geyer Springs Road; that the highest and best use of this property is "F" Commercial District. He said his clients had not presented a development plan but, II April 21 1969, Cont'd. that they would be willing to submit a reasonable plan and covenant, and.that they request a set -back to line up with the Union National Bank which is adjacent to the property requested for rezoning. Mr. Lester further stated that his clients would be willing to execute a dedication of sufficient street right -of -way to make a four lane street and would comply with Master Street and Subdivision Plans. There being no protests to the rezoning, the public hearing was declared closed and the proposed ordinance was placed on first reading. Ordinance No. 12,210 was presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 8225 GEYER SPRINGS ROAD'IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AME NDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time. call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd­ total 7; Noes - none;. Absent - none.. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of ' the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - Director Bowen - total 1; Absent - none. Whereupon, the said ordinance was declared passed. A Report on Golf Course Parking for football games and other major events at War Memorial Park was presented and upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Wimberly, the Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,211, entitled: AN ORDINANCE FIXING FEES FOR OFF STREET PARKING OF VEHICLES IN WAR MEMORIAL PARK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; Said ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was.adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- ' thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two thirds or..more -of ;the members:of•the�Board of-Directors-elect, upon motion of Director'Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye'and.No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent.- none. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 4,183, entitled: A.RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACTS-FOR THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS ITEMS TO BE USED BY THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND.FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re:- Fencing for War-Memorial Pool and -a Tractor Loader for Street Department) -• Said resolution was read in full. Motion was'made by Director Bussey that.the resolution be adopted, and this motion was seconded by Director Dillaha. The resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd­ total 7; Noes - none;. Absent - none.. i April 21, 1969,.Cont'd. Ordinance No. 12,212 was presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE LEVYING A PERMIT TAX AND A GROSS PROCEEDS OR GROSS RECEIPTS TAX ON THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ON- PREMISES CONSUMPTION WITHIN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS PURSUANT TO ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ACT 132; ACTS OF ARKANSAS, 1969; LEVYING A PERMIT TAX AND GROSS RECEIPTS , TAX ON PRIVATE CLUBS IN WHICH ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY BE SERVED; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time and upon motion by Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Hurst, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was placed on third and final reading. This motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds.•or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Hussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total;'7; Noes - none; Absent - none. The emergency section, being Section 7 of Ordinance No. 12,212 was read and adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Hussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - ' total - 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said Ordinance and Emergency was declared passed. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,184, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND HIS STAFF TO PREPARE THE NECESSARY I LEGISLATION TO CALL AN ELECTION ON THE LEVY OF A CITY VEHICLE LICENSE TAX PURSUANT TO THE ARKANSAS STATUTES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; Said resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Hurst that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution i was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Ordinance No. 12,213 was presented, entitled: I AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE NO. 11,388, AS AMENDED, SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE FIRST COMPONENT OF THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES PLAN RELATING TO PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS, AND RECREATIONAL AREAS; REDESIGNATING MAPS AND CHARTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; , (Addition of 3.8 acre tract immediately west of Brady School) which ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted I by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the'rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was,read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes- none; Absent - none. Resolution No. 4,185 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DIRECT HIS EFFORTS IN FACILITATING THE ANNEXATION , I OF THE COLLEGE STATION COMMUNITY TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; OPPOSING THE PROPOSED INCORPORATION OF THE COLLEGE STATION COMMUNITY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. There was a large delegation of residents from College Station nt and Mr. Woodrow Keown and Mrs. Annie Mae Bankhead spoke for the group, both requesting that r April 21 1969 Cont'd.- the City not oppose the incorporation of College Station. Mr. Keown told the, Board that College Station is badly in need of Sanitation Improvements, such as-drainage, sewer and water._ He stated that if incorporated, College Station could apply for Federal Grants in securing and making possible these needed improvements. Mrs..Bankhead, who is very forceful in community improvements and projects at College Station, pointed out to the Board, what she felt was disadvantages if College Station is annexed to the City of Little Rock; specifically, obtaining permits to make home improvements and shortage of police and fire protection. She said if College Station is incorporated, the citizens will work together for better homes and living conditions and that Little Rock will not be ashamed of College Station. Mr. John T. Meriwether, City Manager, explained the City's reasons for preferring annexation; basically, the City can't afford to allow incorporation on its boundaries, because it program, and that the City is operating on a "rigorous" schedule and must get the program under way. He said the program is flexible and can be easily changed at any time if necessary. Regarding the citizen participation structure, Mr. John Arnold, Assistant City Manager stated that he felt the respresentative structure was necessary and pointed out that mass meetings are included in the plans. After further discussion, motion was made by Director Baldwin that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor chokes off growth and produces a "multiplicity" of problems. He stated the City has a responsibility III to the residents of College Station to make them a part of Little Rock and provide them with City services. It was his recommendation that the City Staff appear before the County Judge at the April 30th Hearing on the incorporation of College Station and demonstrate what the City of Little Rock can do for College Station. After further discussion, motion was made by Director Hurst that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst and Mayor Boyd - total 4; Noes - Directors Bowen, Bussey and Dillaha - total 3; Absent - none. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,186, entitled; A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK'S PLANNING WORK PROGRAM FOR MODEL CITIES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER RELATED FEDERAL AND LOCAL AGENCIES IN ORDER TO FACILITATE IMMEDIATE ACTION THEREON; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Mr. Richard B. Schiro of the Legal Aid Bureau of Pulaski County, representing the Arkansas Council on Human Relations, the Black United Group, Catholic Interracial Council, Ives Court Tenants' Union, L. R. Chapter Arkansas Council on Human Relations, the Miles Chapel Development Committee and the Pulaski County Welfare Rights Organization, presented opposition to the Model Cities citizen participation structure. He said he felt that the citizen participation structure did not involve enough people in the actual voting on issues and that the structure had been devised with too little discussion with residents of the neighborhood, and stated that he preferred something like a mass meeting. Under the structure proposed by the City, would be subdivisions and a co- ordinating committee. Residents of the neighborhood would elect representatives to the subdivisions. The subdivisions would elect members of the 26 member co- ordinating committee. Mr. Schiro said that the planning strategy schedule of the basic plan, setting the election of representatives for July 10th and the drafting of the Model Cities plan June 15th was absurd. Mr. John T. Meriwether, City Manager told the Board there would be deviations from the basic plan which calls for a five -year development program, and that the City is operating on a "rigorous" schedule and must get the program under way. He said the program is flexible and can be easily changed at any time if necessary. Regarding the citizen participation structure, Mr. John Arnold, Assistant City Manager stated that he felt the respresentative structure was necessary and pointed out that mass meetings are included in the plans. After further discussion, motion was made by Director Baldwin that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE "GOOD SPIRIT SINGING UNION" IN ITS EFFORT TO'SPONSOR PUBLIC HOUSING IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; said resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the resolution be adopted, Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. III There was presented Resolution No. 4,187, entitled: A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE "GOOD SPIRIT SINGING UNION" IN ITS EFFORT TO'SPONSOR PUBLIC HOUSING IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; said resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the resolution be adopted, 4U' II April 21, 1969, Cont'd. I 7:1 said motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Motion was then made by Director Baldwin that Director Dillaha and Director Hurst be appointed to the Pulaski County Economic Opportunity Agency. This motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and adopted by unanimous viva voce vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. i There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion by Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Wimberly, the Board of Directors adjourned at 9:40 o'clock i P. M. to meet again on Monday, May 5, 1969 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. ATTEST: APPROVED: Acting(((/// City Clerk Mayor 1 I I - i i i I II I I i 1 1 1 Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas May 5, 1969 - 7:30 P. M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Boyd presiding, and Jane Czech, Acting City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, and Dillaha,- total 5; Absent - Director Bussey - total 1. There being a.quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Mayor Boyd. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on April 21, 1969 was dispensed with and said minutes approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of,Director Bowen, seconded by Director Hurst, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. - There was again presented the Petition from William A. and Anita P. Russell, and Jim Bullard, by Mr. Frank Cox, Attorney, representing themselves to be the owners of all property abutting upon that portion of the unnamed street, which would be Bryant Street, if extended, lying between Block 5-of Plunkett's Subdivision of Forest Park and Block 6 of Abram's Subdivision of Blocks 3, 4 and 6 of 1. Plunkett's Subdivision of Forest Park and lying within 96 feet of State Highway No. 10, asking the Board of Directors to vacate and close that portion of the above described street which has not been used•by the Public for the past ten years, subject to utility easements reserved for ingress and egrees for constructing or maintaining public utilities or services now or hereafter placed thereon. Attached to the Petition was a certified copy of the Plat of Blocks 3, 4 and 6 of Plunkett's Sub - division•of•.Forest Park Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, and a Certificate from Little Rock Abstract Company, showing the Petitioners to be the last owners of record of abutting property on said street. Public hearing on the Petition had been set by Resolution No. 4,171 of the Board of Directors for this date and time; and it was then stated that notice thereof had been duly published on April 14, 1969'and April 21, 1969,-advising all persons interested to appear and they would be given an opportunity to be heard. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard therein. There being no protests - presented at this time, the public hearing was declared closed and an ordinance to close the street as described above was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,214). There was presented Ordinance No. 12,214, entitled: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, VACATING AND CLOSING A PORTION OF THE STREET LYING BETWEEN -BLOCK 5 OF PLUNKETT'S SUBDIVISION OF FOREST PARK AND BLOCK 6 OF ABRAM'S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 3, 4, AND 6 OF PLUNKETT'S SUBDIVISION OF-FOREST-PARK AND LYING i WITHIN 96 FEET OF.STATE HIGHWAY NO. 10; - - I which ordinance was read the first time. Director Dillaha moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be'placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors - present, being sixiin number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of.Directors- elect. - The ordinance was read -the second.,time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present,+being six in.:number.and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion:.of Director - Baldwin, seconded by. Director Bowen, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and-,last time. ;The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the.Ordinance.Pass, with.the following---result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, 'Hurst ' Dillaha and Mayor -Boyd - -total 6;. Noes - none; Absent - Director Bussey — total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared-passed. A May 5, 1969, Cont'd There was presented a Petition from the State of Arkansas, acting by and through the Arkansas Territorial Restoration Commission, by Mr. William L. Terry, Attorney, asking the Board of Directors I r of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to vacate and abandon the North -South Alley located within, Block 32, Original City of Little Rock, Arkansas, stating that the State of Arkansas is the owner of Lots 1 through 12, inclusive, Block 32, Original City of Little Rock, Arkansas, and that this alley ' I closure is necessary for the,,expansion and further development of the Arkansas Territorial Restoration grounds and facilities. Attached to the Petition was a Plat of Block 32, Original City of „Little Rock, Arkansas, showing the North -South Alley located therein to be vacated, abandoned and closed. (See Resolution No. 4,188,,, setting date for Public Hearing on the petition) Resolution No. 4,188 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION FIXING THE DATE FOR A HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING THE NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY LOCATED WITHIN BLOCK 32,'ORIGINAL CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which resolution was read in full. Motion was'made by Director Hurst that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin.' A'roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors 'Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha, -and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - none; Absent,-- Director - Bussey - total 1. There was presented an Arkansas Power & Light Company Municipal Adjustment Rider Rate Schedule I M16, as filed with the Arkansas Public Service Commission for approval. A.communication attached thereto, states that this new rate schedule will, when effective, authorize the Company to increase billings to customers within the city limits of any municipality to cover.any additional municipal taxes or charges in.excess of the amount payable by the Company at the existing,,standard rate,of_4.25 %. Upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Wimberly, said Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The following Abstract of Votes as certified by the Members of the Pulaski County Board of Election Commissioners of the total votes cast at the Special Election held in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, Pulaski County, Arkansas, on April 15, 1969, upon the Local Option Question, as submitted by i Resolution No. 4,162 of the Board of Directors, was presented. - I For 12,188 Against 6,751 Said Certificate was signed by W. T. Kelly, Luke A. Moorman, Jr., and Richard C. Butler, Jr., Members , of the Pulaski County,Election Commission. Upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Hurst, said Abstract of Votes was received and filed by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of j Directors present. IP The Annual Report of;the Little Rock Municipal Water Works for the year 1968, was presented and upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Hurst, the Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the Members.of the Board of Directors present. The Comparative Statement of Income Account of the Little Rock Municipal Water Works for the month of March, 1969 was presented, and upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, the Report was received and.ji.led by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. III There was then presented a Financial Statement of the General and Street Funds as of March 31, 1969, from Mr. E. Jack Murphy, Director of Finance, City of Little Rock. Upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, the Financial Statement was received and filed by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. Ordinance No. 12,215 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE IN THE GENERAL FUND PREVIOUSLY ' I RESERVED FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BY ORDINANCE NO. 11,992; AWARDING'A CONTRACT FOR ROOFING AT THE i BUILDING MAINTENANCE SHOP; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; 1 Authority presented the Urban Renewal Plan and feasibility of relocation for Neighborhood Development Program No. ARK A -9. The program has been controversial in that it followed a 1964 Land Use Plan designating much of the present Model Cities Area for industrial use instead of residential. Mr. Millar told the Board that the 1964 Plan had been included to meet a Federal requirement and would have no affect on the Model Cities Program because the'Plan could be changed completely next vear.along.the, lines of the Model Cities Plan, giving the residents a,role in the development.. Upon question by, Director Baldwin, Mr. Millar stated that the City will lose,$1.400.000 in_non -cash grants, in aid if approval of the Plan is delayed. Mr. Herman C. Ewing, Director of the Urban League.of.Greater.Little Rock, was,present and explained,that the prime objection is the industrial.areas included.in the Plan. He said the amount of money,saved in,grants by the approval of.the Plan, will not buy the.good will of the people. Upon question by Director Hurst, Mr. Millar stated that the Comprehensive Development,Plan can be changed anytime after Public Hearing. Mr. Ewing asked, . "can we get this in.writing from; the Housing.,Autho,rity ?" Mr. Millar stated that the change would and could be made and.he would,furnish a letter to this effect if asked, and assured that citizens of the neighborhood can take.part in,the Plan. After further discussion, motion was made by Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Dillaha, that the resolution be adopted. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted,.by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen,. Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha, and Mayor. Boyd.- total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Bussey - total 1 There was presented Ordinance No..12,216, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING IN PART SECTION 2 -23 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS,.SAME BEING SECTION DEALING.WITH VACATION, SICK LEAVE AND MILITARY LEAVE; AND FOR OTHER. PURPOSES; said ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved, that.the,.Yules be suspended and the ordinance be placed,on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst., and was adopted by May 5, 1969, Cont'd. which ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and, the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded,by Director Bowen,,,and was .adopted by unanimous vote of the,members of the Board of.Directors present, being.six in,number,and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of.Directors- elect. The ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on,third and final reading. This motion,was, seconded by Director Baldwin,,and,adopted by unanimous vote of,the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and,two- thirds.or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the.third and last time, and, the Aye and No.vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - .Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total'6; Noes,-.none;, Absent - ,Director Hussey - total 1. Said ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,-189, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE.CITY MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH,A "POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY SURVEY "; TO EMPLOY,A CONSULTANT TO MAKE SAID SURVEY; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY -FIVE THOUSAND-DOLLARS ($25,000.00); AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;, said resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the resolution be. adopted. which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly. A roll call was had on the,motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst,;Dillaha „ and Mayor,Boyd_- ,.total 6; Noes - none;, Absent - Director Hussey - total 1. Resolution No. 4,190 was then presented, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS APPROVING THE,URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AND THE FEASIBILITY OF,,RELOCATION,FOR NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT, PROGRAM NO.,ARK,A -9; which resolution was read in full. Mr. George Millar, Executive Director of the Little Rock Housing 1 Authority presented the Urban Renewal Plan and feasibility of relocation for Neighborhood Development Program No. ARK A -9. The program has been controversial in that it followed a 1964 Land Use Plan designating much of the present Model Cities Area for industrial use instead of residential. Mr. Millar told the Board that the 1964 Plan had been included to meet a Federal requirement and would have no affect on the Model Cities Program because the'Plan could be changed completely next vear.along.the, lines of the Model Cities Plan, giving the residents a,role in the development.. Upon question by, Director Baldwin, Mr. Millar stated that the City will lose,$1.400.000 in_non -cash grants, in aid if approval of the Plan is delayed. Mr. Herman C. Ewing, Director of the Urban League.of.Greater.Little Rock, was,present and explained,that the prime objection is the industrial.areas included.in the Plan. He said the amount of money,saved in,grants by the approval of.the Plan, will not buy the.good will of the people. Upon question by Director Hurst, Mr. Millar stated that the Comprehensive Development,Plan can be changed anytime after Public Hearing. Mr. Ewing asked, . "can we get this in.writing from; the Housing.,Autho,rity ?" Mr. Millar stated that the change would and could be made and.he would,furnish a letter to this effect if asked, and assured that citizens of the neighborhood can take.part in,the Plan. After further discussion, motion was made by Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Dillaha, that the resolution be adopted. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted,.by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen,. Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha, and Mayor. Boyd.- total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Bussey - total 1 There was presented Ordinance No..12,216, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING IN PART SECTION 2 -23 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS,.SAME BEING SECTION DEALING.WITH VACATION, SICK LEAVE AND MILITARY LEAVE; AND FOR OTHER. PURPOSES; said ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved, that.the,.Yules be suspended and the ordinance be placed,on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst., and was adopted by �Y pl May 5, 1969, Cont'd. unanimous vote of the members-of the Board of•'Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Directors- elect. The ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bowen'that the rules again�be suspended and the ordinance bye 'placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted'by unanimous vote of the members i of the Board of Diiectors'present, being, six in'number and'two- thirds or more of'the'members of the Board of Directors' elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, 'arid the Aye and No 'vote was` I taken upon the question, 'Shall the Ordinance Pass, with Ehe following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst; Diliaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - none; Absent = Director Bussey - total 1. Director Bussey was enrolled. Resolution No. 4,191 was .presented, entitled: I. A RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION N0. 4,145, SAME BEING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO BRING THE NECESSARY -LEGAL ACTION TO DETERMINE THE PUBLIC'S INTEREST IN AND RIGHT TO USE A THIRTY I FOOT WIDE ROADWAY EASEMENT OVER LOT 61 RIGGS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER" PURPOSES; (Re: Easement across Yowri' &Country Shopping Center parking lot to an apartment building owned by Little Rock University) � which resolution was read in full. Mr.' Wayne'Owen, Attorney for'Thompson, "Inc. requested the -Board to adopt this resolution and stated that Thompson, Inc. is ready to give Little Rock University a good` easement for access to their apartment complex located on Lot 4, Riggs Addition to the City of Little Rock. A drive -in restaurant owned by Leon and Dixon Flake, adjacent to the easement had asked for i the right to access to it, but this had been refused by the shopping center. Mr. Bruce_Bullion, i Attorney for the Flakes, asked that the matter-be left for the Courts toy decide, rathe'r'than repeal the Resolution and withdraw 'th'e City from the suit filed in the Court. An Attorney from the House, i i Holmes & Jewell Law Firm, representing Little Rock University stated they were interested only in public access to the apartments owned by the University. Upon question by Director Baldwin, Mr. Owen gave assurance that his client would give the University a proper easement to their property, and that written consent for the easement could be obtained in a very short time. Upon question by Director i Dillaha, Mr. Owen advised that if the matter goes to Court, there is a chance -thdi Little Rock University.will have noway out, unless they accept this voluntary easement.' After lengthy discussion, motion was made by Director Bowen, seconded by Director Bussey that the resolution be'.adopted. 9 roll call was had on the -mo tion'and the resolution was adopted'by the following'votd: Ayes - Directors i Baldwin, Wimberly,`Hursf, Bussey, Dillaha,'and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes'- Director Bowen = "total "l;"' i Absent - none. There was presented Resolution No. 4,192, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK ACTING ON BEHALF OF AND FOR THE LITTLE ROCK I. PORT AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR'ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH GARVER AND GARVER, INC.; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said resolution was read in full. Director Baldwin moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote:. Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was then presented'a Proposed Resolution, entitled: A RESOLUTION GRANTING A PERMIT TO ARKANSAS AMBULANCE COMPANY TO PROVIDE AMBULANCE SERVICE IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE YEAR 1969; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said resolution was read in`full. Director Baldwin moved that the resolution be adopted,'which motion was.seconded by Director Wimberly. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution failed of 0'7 May 5, 1969, Cont'd. adoption by the following vote: Ayes - none; Noes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Absent - none. There was presented Resolution No. 4,193, entitled: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION AND SUPPORT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFERING RECREATION PROGRAMS; AND DESIGNATING RECREATION ROUND -UP WEEK; i which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Wimberly. I that the resolution be adopted. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted -by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. I Ordinance No. 12;217 was presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE CONDEMNING A CERTAIN PARCEL OF.REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN.PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS TO BE USED "FOR•THE PURPOSE OF.ESTABLISHING AND PROVIDING FORA MUNICIPAL PARK AND RECREATIONAL AREA FOR THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO BRING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST SAID PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY;. AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Wakefield Village Park) which ordinance was read the first time. Director Hurst moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present,•being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Hurst that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading. This.motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 7;. Noes - none; Absent - none.' Whereupon said ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 4,194, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING DR. WILLIAM T. MURRY, SR. TO THE ARKANSAS.,ARTS CENTER BOARD TO SERVICE THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF MR:,HARRY.SNIDER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said resolution was readinn full. Motion was made by Director -Bowen that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes- none; Absent - none. There being no further - business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, the Board of Directors recessed at 9:30 o'clock P. M. subject to call by -Mayor Boyd. ATTEST: �(/ C�L(� APPROVED: Acting City Clerk / Mayor Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas May 8, 1969 - 2:55 P. M. The Board of-Directors of the City'of Little Rock, Arkansas met in reconvened session from May 5, 1969, with Mayor Boyd presiding, and Jane Czech, Acting City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, and Dillaha --total 6; Absent - none. There being a quorum present and it being so announced,.the following proceedings were had: Resolution No. 4,195 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION DEFINING THE POLICY OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK REGARDING SALARIES FOR EMPLOYEES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; Said resolution was read in full: Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A substitute motion was then made by Director Wimberly that "the policemen get $50.00 per month each, salary increase, and that non - uniformed employees get 5 %, excluding firemen." This substitute motion failed for lack of second and Director Wimberly withdrew the motion. A roll call was then-taken on the original motion and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - Director Wimberly - total 1; Absent - none. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, the Board of Directors adjourned at 3:05 o'clock P. M. to meet again on Monday, May 19, 1969 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. ATTEST: IiIAV Acting City Clerk Z APPROVED: 409 Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas May 19, 1969 - 7:30 P. M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Boyd presiding, and Jane Czech, Acting City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, and Dillaha - total 6; Absent - none. - There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given;by Mayor Boyd. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on May 5, 1969 and the reconvened meeting held on May 8, 1969 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as.written and summarized to the members of the Board of,Directors, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, by , unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. Mr. Marcus White, Spokesman for the Little Rock .Firemen and a large delegation of firemen were . present. Mr. White requested that the firemen lie granted a_$50.00 per month across the board salary - - increase. Mayor Boyd then appointed Directors Charles.Bussey,.Theo -A. (Ted) Dillaha, Jr., and Warren Baldwin,,,Jr., as a Committee to meet and work with the firemen concerning their problems. Mr. White asked the Board to permit the - firemen's committee to meet in.private with Director Bussey in an attempt to work out an agreement. Director Bussey was excused from the Board of Directors Meeting to go to Central Fire Station and meet with the firemen. There was presented Resolution No. 4,196, entitled: A RESOLUTION COMMENDING MEMBERS OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND SUB - COMMITTEE ON THE MATTER OF MINORITY HOUSING PROVIDED FOR BY RESOLUTION 3962; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution i was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Bussey - total'l. The following Zoning Petitions as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on May 1, 1969 were presented: Z -2272 Petition from Floyd R. Smith for reclassification of'property.at 103 Rice Street, described as Lot 15, Block 3, Capitol View,Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "B" Residence District to that of "D" Apartment District.'. „ Z -2267 Petition from W. B.�Sanders and Margaret F: Thaxton,.by Sam Robinson, Jr., Agent; for reclassification of 201 North.Polk'Street, described as Lots.11 and 12, Block 13, Pfeifer's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "C ",Two- family District.to "D" Apartment District. Z -2273 Petition from Mrs. Cordie;Bradshaw and Mrs. Ken M. Davis, by H. Howard Cockrill, Attorney, for reclassification of property at 912 North Street, described as Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 and 9, Block 354, Clay's Sub - division to the Original City of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "D ",Apartment District to "H" Business District. Z -1875 Petition from George M. Rozzell, Jr. and G. W. Tompkins, by Ralph Bozeman, Agent, to reclassify the 1700 Block of North Hughes Street, described as Lot 10, Block 3, White City Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; from the present "A" Single family District to "D" Apartment District. There being no protests presented to the reclassification of the above described properties as approved by the Planning Commission, an Ordinance to rezone said properties was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,218) — II I 41 II May 19, 1969, Cont'd. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,218, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: 103 Rice Street, 201 North Polk Street, 912 North Street and 1700 Block of.North Hughes Street) Said ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin 'moved'•that�thelrules'be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and- by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present., being six-in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, the rules were again suspended_and the ordinance was read'the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Bussey - total 1. Said ordinance was declared passed. There.was then presented a Petition from the Broden.Company, Inc., by Robert J. Brown, Attorney, to vacate and close a portion of 16th Street as shown on the Plat of Sidney J. Johnson's Addition to the City of Little Rock, as filed in the Deed Record Book No. AB, at Page 282, in the office of the i - Circdit Clerk of Pulaski County, Arkansas. Attached to the Petition was a Plat showing the portion of the street to be closed; and a Certificate from Beach Abstract Company stating the last owners of record. (See Resolution No. 4,197, setting the date for Public Hearing on June 16, 1969) There was presented Resolution No. 4,197, entitled: j RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE PETITION TO VACATE A PORTION OF SIXTEENTH STREET IN SIDNEY J. JOHNSON'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the resolution be adopted, i which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst; Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd -- total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Bussey - total I. The 1968 Audit Report for-the Firemen's Relief and Pension Fund was presented and upon motion of - Director Bowen, seconded by Director Hurst, the Audit Report was received and filed by unanimous vote ' of the members of the Board of Directors present. i Resolution No. 4,198 was then presented, entitled: i A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS ITEMS TO BE USED BY THE CITY OF LITTLE -ROCK; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Street Sweepers, 2 -wheel solo motorcycles, Fire Department Uniforms and Air Conditioning & Heating System) Said resolution was read in full. Upon motion of Director Dillaha, seconded by Director Baldwin, the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Bussey - total 1. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,219, entitled: i AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $5,000.00 FROM THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND TO i BE USED BY THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK TO DEFRAY COSTS INCURRED IN PROCEEDING WITH THE MODEL CITIES i i PROGRAM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time. Motion f was made by Director Wimberly that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third 1 1 May 19, 1969, cont'd. and final reading,.which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more-of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance. was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken.upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Bussey - total 1. Whereupon, said-ordinance was passed. Ordinance No. 12,220 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7 -32 (a) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR LATE LICENSING OF DOGS;.AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said ordinance was read the first time...Director Dillaha moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and.the ordinance be placed on, third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and-the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 6'; Noes - none; Absent - Director Bussey - total 1. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,199, entitled: A RESOLUTION GRANTING TO PAULINE BEESON DISABILITY RETIREMENT BENEFITS UNDER SECTION 2 -24 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the.resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Bussey - total 1. Resolution No. 4,200 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO PAULINE BEESON FOR DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE; said resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the' resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst,.Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Bussey - total 1. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,221, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $1,151.00 FROM THE STREET CONSTRUCTION FUND TO STORM DRAINAGE PROJECT #7 (BOND STREET) TO PAY FOR THE RELOCATION OF WESTERN UNION POLES; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Directors - elect. The ordinance was then.read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Dillaha, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board 6f Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Bussey - total 1. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. 41° i May 19, 1969, Cont'd. Resolution No. 4,201 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK TO PROVIDE PROPER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF I A PROPOSED SEWER TREATMENT WORKS; ESTIMATING THE COST OF MAINTENANCE THEREOF; MAKING APPLICATION THROUGH THE ARKANSAS POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION TO THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ADMINISTRATION FOR FEDERAL GRANT UNDER PUBLIC LAW 660 OF THE 84TH CONGRESS; AS AMENDED; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; ; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Wimberly, that the resolution be adopted. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by- I the following vote: Ayes - ,Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Bussey - total 1. There was presented Resolution No. 4,202, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING JOHN MERIWETHER, CITY MANAGER OF CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, TO MAKE APPLICATION AND SIGN NECESSARY DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK FOR FEDERAL GRANT UNDER PUBLIC LAW 660, AS AMENDED; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Dillaha that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call•was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha, and Mayor I Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Bussey - total 1. i There was then presented Resolution No. 4,203; entitled: RESOLUTION APPROVING COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY -OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, FOR 1,200 APARTMENTS FOR -THE ELDERLY; I which resolution was read in full.. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the resolution be adopted, and this motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was taken on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes ­None; Absent - Director Bussey - total 1. Resolution No. 4,204 was presented, entitled: I A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE FEDERAL DISASTER ACT, PUBLIC LAW 875, 81ST CONGRESS, AS AMENDED, FOR STORM.DAMAGES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; I - which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Hurst, seconded by Director Dillaha, that the resolution be adopted. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following voter Ayes - Directors, Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd- total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Bussey - total 1. There was presented Resolution�No. 4,205, entitled: I A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE APPLICATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR FINANCIAL AID UNDER THE INTERIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PURSUANT TO SECTION VII OF THE I HOUSING ACT OF 1968 AS A MEANS OF FINANCING AN EARLY IMPACT PROGRAM IN THE MODEL CITIES NEIGHBORHOOD; i AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly. A roll call was taken on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Bussey - total 1. Ordinance No. 12,222 was presented, entitled: I AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE BY QUITCLAIM DEED OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY SITUATED IN PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS; (Re: Request that certain easements be released in exchange for other easements in the Colony West Subdivision) which ordinance was read the first time. Director Dillaha moved that the rules be'saspended and the I ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted I - III II II May,.19, 1969, Cont'd by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being.six in- number and two - thirds or more of the members.of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was then read the second time. Motion was made by Director Hurst that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on ' third and final reading. This motion was-seconded by Director Dillaha, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members'of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and. No-vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd. - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Bussey - total 1. Whereupon said ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented a check in the amount of $412.07 from Street Improvement District No. 423. Filed in connection was a communication from Mr. Wallace Townsend, Attorney for the District, stating that the district has been closed and that according to the Court Order, the money should be turned over to the Street Department of the City of Little Rock, to be used on the street included in the district, which is East Ninth. Street from Commerce Street to the Missouri Pacific right=of -way line. Director Hurst made a motion that the check for $412.07 be received and.deposited in the Street Fund of the City of Little'Rock: This motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of 1 the'Board of Directors - elect. Director Bussey was enrolled. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,206, entitled: A RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING THE CONGRESS OF -THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO RETAIN THE TAX-EXEMPTION' STATUS. OF MUNICIPAL BONDS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said resolution was read in full-. Motion was made by Director Dillaha and seconded by Director Wimberly that the resolution be adopted. 'A roll call was taken on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey; Dillaha•and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Resolution No. 4,207 was presented, entitled: A'RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE•CITY MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH THE WIDENING OF MISSISSIPPI STREET SOUTH FROM•14ARKHAM TO RODNEY PARHAM ROAD ON A.UNIT PRICE BASIS EXISTING .UNDER THE MARKHAM STREET WIDENING CONTRACT; AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF RIGHT -OF -WAY ON MISSISSIPPI 'STREET NORTH OF MARKHAM STREET TO CANTRELL ROAD FOR THE PURPOSE OF WIDENING SAID MISSISSIPPI STREET; APPROVING THE APPRAISAL OF-THE RIGHT - OF -WAY TO BE ACQUIRED; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said resolution was aread in, full.- Director Bowen made a motion that -the resolution be :adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was had'on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly; Hurst; Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd ­total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There was then presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION•OF AN OPTION TO PURCHASE TEN-ACRES OF LAND IN PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS TO.BE1USED FOR A MATERIALS YARD; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF•$35,000.00 FROM STREET FUNDS; AND FOR.OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: 10 acres Southeast of Metropolitan High School, East-of-Scott Hamilton Drive.,and North ' of Avery Road, outside the City Limits) said ordinance was read the first time. Mr. Louis Kindrick and a group of residents of the Longley Community near the proposed site for the materials yard were present, and Mr. Kindrick stated they were opposed to the location of the materials yard near their homes and.church. Mr. Don Vanhaus, Director of Community Development told the residents that the materials yard would be kept in a neat, clean and ^ orderly manner and that some screening could be included in the plan. He also, pointed out that the proposed site is located•outside the City Limits and that there are no zoning regulations in Pulaski 41 May 19, 1969, Cont'd. County. After brief discussion, Director Baldwin made a motion, seconded by Director Hurst, that the proposed ordinance be left on the calendar for second reading.and the matter be. deferred for two weeks. This motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The proposed ordinance was left on calendar for second reading.. The following Zoning Petition as"approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on May 1, 1969 was presented: Z -2246 Petition from Dr. Jerry D. Jewell for reclassification of the northwest corner of 21st and Vance Streets, described as Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, Block 2, Oak Glen Addition.to the City -of" Little Rock, Arkansas,. from "C" Two - family District to "F" Commercial District. Attached to the Peti was a covenant from Dr. Jewell stating the purpose of the rezoning is for the construction of a motel only, as required by the Planning Commission, and recorded in the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk's Office in Book No. 1073, at Page 165. (There were no protests presented. See Ordinance No. 12,223) There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,223, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING LOTS 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, BLOCK 2, OAK GLEN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;, said ordinance was read the first time. Dr. Jerry D. Jewell, the Petitioner, requested that the Board of Directors approve ".the rezoning of this property to allow the construction of a motel. The area described is located in the Model Cities Neighborhood., After brief discussion, Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and.the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bussey. A substitute - motion was then made by Director Bowen that "the matter be referred back to the Planning Commission for further consideration because this rezoning is.'spot zoning'." Director Bowen's motion failed for lack of "a second. A voice vote was then taken -upon the.original. motion to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. The original motion was adopted to suspend the rules by the following voice vote_: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Hussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - Director Bowen - total 1; Absent - none. The ordinance was read the second time and upon motion of Director Bussey, seconded by Director.Baldwin, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was placed on third and final reading by,the.following.voice . vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Hussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - Director Bowen - total 1; Absent - None. The ordinance was then read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was. taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes Directors Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and.Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - Director,Bowen - total 1; Absent - None. Whereupon, said ordinance "was.declared passed. Resolution No. 4,208 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Mrs. G. W. S. Ish, Mrs. Harry Pfeifer, and Mr. William Bowen) which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hussey. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha, and Mayor Boyd - .total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, the Board of.Directors adjourned at 8:55 o'clock M. to meet again on Monday, June 2, 1969, at 7:30 o'clock P. M. ATTEST: 94md 1. ty APPROVED: Acting Clerk Mayor 5 Oil Board of Directors` Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas June 2, 1969 - 7:.30-P. M. The Board of Directors of the City of 'Little ROCk,.Arkansas-met in regular session with Assistant i Mayor Warren Baldwin, Jr. presiding, and Jane Czech, Acting City Clerk, and the following Directors, present: Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 5; Absent - Mayor Boyd - total 1. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Assistant Mayor Baldwin. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on May 19, 1969 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon I motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Hurst, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The following Zoning Petition as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on May 1, 1969 was presented: Z -2039 Petition from International Paper Company by Robert L. Brown to reclassify 10300 Rodney Parham Road described as Part of Tract 1 and 7, Colony West Commercial Subdivision (see petition for long legal description) from "A" One - family and "D" Apartment Districts to "F" Commercial and "D" Apartment Districts. There was presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 10300 RODNEY PARHAM ROAD IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said proposed Ordinance was read the first time. Mr. W. P'. Hamilton, Attorney for the International Paper Company presented a Development Plan for the area being requested for rezoning. Most of the land had been rezoned in December, 1966 for a shopping center and apartments, and the petition was to rezone adjoining strips of land made available to the subdivision.by a shift in the right of way for Interstate 430. There was a large delegation of property owners from-Colony West and Breckenridge Subdivisions present to protest the proposed additional rezoning. Mr. Frank Gunter, a spokesman for the property owners told the Board the main objections were the increased size of the shopping center as shown on the new Plan, the decrease in property values, drainage problems, loss of view in Colony West and that twice as many people will be involved if the new Plan is developed. Upon question by Director Dillaha, Mr. W. P. Hamilton explained that the approval of details, including.a green strip, are in the hands of the Planning Commission and will,be'carried out accordingly. The property owners stated that a sign erected on the land indicated that it would be developed as a neighborhood shopping center, but that the expansion would make the center more regional in scope. After further discussion Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the proposed Ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Wimberly, the rules were again suspended and the proposed ordinance was then read the third and last time. The Aye-and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen and Wimberly.- total 2; Noes - Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors Hurst Bussey and Dillaha - total 4; Absent - Mayor Boyd - total 1. Whereupon, the proposed ordinance was declared NOT passed. I II III 41d'�11 wig June 2, 1969, Cont'd. There was again presented the Petition from the State of Arkansas, acting by and through the Arkansas Territorial Restoration Commission, by Mr. William L. Terry, Attorney, asking the Board of Directors of the City of Little-Rock, Arkansas, to vacate and abandon the North -South Alley located , within Block 32, Original City Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, stating that the State of Arkansas is the owner of Lots 1 through 12, inclusive, Block 32, Original City of Little Rock, i Arkansas, and that this alley closure is necessary for the expansion and further development of the Arkansas Territorial Restoration Grounds and Facilities. This alley closure being subject to public utility easements under the laws of the State of Arkansas or under grants heretofore made by the City of Little Rock, Arkansas. Public Hearing on the Petition had been set by Resolution No. 4,188 of the Board of Directors for this date and time; and it was then stated that notice thereof had been duly published on May 8, 1969 and May 15, 1969, advising all persons interested to appear and they would be given an opportunity to be heard. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard therein. There being no protests presented at this time, the public hearing was declared closed and an ordinance-to close the i alley as described above was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,224). There was presented Ordinance No. 12,224, entitled: AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING THE NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY LOCATED WITHIN BLOCK 32, ORIGINAL CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of.the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time. Mot was made by Director Bowen that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final MIN reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Director Bowen, Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Mayor Boyd - total 1. The Emergency Section being Section 4 of Ordinance No. 12,224 was read, and adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Director Bowen, Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, Hurst, Hussey and Dillaha - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Mayor Boyd - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance I and emergency was declared passed. i I There was presented Resolution No. 4,209, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A QUITCLAIM DEED CONVEYING TITLE TO LANDS COMPRISING THE NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY LOCATED WITHIN BLOCK 32, ORIGINAL CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS; I which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Director Bowen, Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Mayor Boyd - total 1. Resolution No. 4,210 was then presented, entitled: , RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK OF SAID CITY TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH PROPERTY OWNERS TO VACATE AND CLOSE AN ALLEY IN BLOCK 5, WOODRUFF'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; L- said resolution was read in full. Upon motion of Director Dillaha, seconded by Director Hurst, the i resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Director Bowen, Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Mayor Boyd - total 1. i June 2 1969, Cont'd. The Comparative Statement of Income Account of the Little Rock Municipal Water Works for the month of-April, 1969 was presented, and upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Hurst, the Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The Quarterly Report of Robinson Memorial Auditorium for the period ending March 31; 1969 was presented. Director Hurst made a motion that the report be received and filed, which motion was secon by Director Dillaha. The Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The following Abstract of Votes'as certified by the Members of the Pulaski County Board of Election) Commissioners of the total votes cast at the:Special Election held in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, on May 13, 1969, upon the question of whether or not.the City should issue $1,000,000 of Industrial Development Revenue Bonds under Act No. 9 of the First Extraordinary Session of the Sixty- Second General Assembly of the.State of Arkansas, as approved January 21, 1960, as amended ( "Act No. 9 "), for the Ouachita Marine Industrial Project. For 1,063 Against 134 ' Said Certificate was signed by W. T. Kelly, Luke-A. Moorman, Jr., and Richard C. Butler, Jr-., Members of the Pulaski County Election Commission. Upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Hurst, said Abstract of Votes was received and filed by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. Resolution No. 4,211 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE REPAIR AND REMODELING OF THE ADULT CENTER AT MacARTHUR PARK; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Hurst that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Director Bowen, Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, Hurst,, Bussey and Dillaha - total - 6; Noes - none; Absent - Mayor Boyd - total 1. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,225, entitled: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO JEFFIE SHERIFF DISABILITY RETIREMENT BENEFITS UNDER SECTION 2 -24 OF THE ' CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Papers supporting disability retirement.received and filed in City Clerk.'s Office) which ordinance was read the first time. ,Director Hurst moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director-Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Director Bowe Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Noes - none; Absent Mayor Boyd - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 4,212, entitled: A RESOLUTION WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR PARTS AND REPAIR TO AN ALLIS - CHALMERS TRACTOR DOZER -- HD -16 -DP USED BY THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT; AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR SAID PARTS AND REPAIR; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen and seconded by Director Hurst the resolution be adopted. A "roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the June 2, 1969, Cont'd. II I Mayor Boyd - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,227, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 7 -19 AND 7 -32 (a) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR LATE LICENSING OF DOGS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Dillaha moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the.members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Hurst that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present; being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Director Bowen Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, Hurst, following vote: Ayes - Director Bowen, Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey Dillaha - total 6; Noes - ;none; Absent Mayor Boyd - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was and Dillaha - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Mayor Boyd - total 1. passed. Ordinance No. 12,226 was presented, entitled: ' AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF AN ADDITIONAL HEALTH AND HOUSING - INSPECTOR; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $3,000.00 FROM THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE IN THE GENERAL FUND; AMENDING THE 1969 BUDGET; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said ordinance was read the first time. Director Dillaha made a motion that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Dillaha that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote i was taken upon the question, Shall.the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Director Bowen, Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Noes - none; Absent Mayor Boyd - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,227, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 7 -19 AND 7 -32 (a) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR LATE LICENSING OF DOGS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Dillaha moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the.members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Hurst that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present; being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Director Bowen Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Noes - ;none; Absent Mayor Boyd - total 1. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,228, entitled: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY INFORMATION AND CIVIL DEFENSE TERMINATING THE DEPARTMENTS OF CIVIL DEFENSE AND TRAFFIC SAFETY; TRANSFERRING UNUSED APPROPRIATIONS; AMENDING THE 1969 BUDGET; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha, and was adopted by.unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final.reading. This motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Director- Bowen, Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Noes - none; i Absent - Mayor Boyd - total 1. Whereupon, the said ordinance was declared passed. I e June 2, 1969, contd. Resolution No. 4,213 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING DAVE COLEMAN KNABE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen and seconded by Director Dillaha that the resolution be adopted. A roll call was taken on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Director Bowen, Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey. and Dillaha — total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Mayor Boyd - total 1. There was then presented a check in the amount of $777.45 from the Marshall Street Annex to Street Improvement District No. 349 of,-Little Rock, Arkansas. Filed in connection was a communication from Mr. Wallace Townsend, Attorney for the District, stating that the district has been closed and that according to the Court Order, the money should be turned over to the Street Department of the "City of Little Rock, to be used on the streets included in the district. Director Hurst made a motion that the check for $777.45 be received and deposited in the Street Fund of the City of Little Rock. This motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. Mayor Boyd was enrolled. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,229, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN OPTION TO PURCHASE TEN ACRES OF LAND IN PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS TO BE USED FOR A MATERIALS YARD; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $35,000.00 FROM-STREET FUNDS; yard;_ 5. The construction of this material yard would.necessarily require the additional construction of water and gas lines to service the new construction; 6. The area residents are basically without water and gas and are, in light of their economic means, not within reasonable reach of water and gas lines; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: 10 acres Southeast of Metropolitan High School, East of Scott Hamilton Drive_ and North of Avery Road, outside the City Limits) said ordinance was read the second time, having been read the first time on May 19, 1969 and left on calendar after opposition from Mr. Louis Kindrick and other residents in the Longley Community was presented. The construction of this material year would require the additional construction of "water and gas lines to service the new Materials Yard, and under the terms of the Option, the City shall construct a paved..street through land owned and dedicated for of way by Industrial Development Corporation, immediately west of the proposed materials -yard site, and construct an 8-inch water line I in the street right of way. Since residents of the Longley Community are basically without water and gas; the following Resolution was adopted by them and presented to City Staff and.Pulaski County Judge in the Office of the County Judge: " "R E S0 L U T I 0 N BE IT RESOLVED, WHEREAS: 1. The City of Little Rock has proposed to construct a material yard on ten acres of land in Longley Addition, Pulaski County, near Avery Road; 2. The citizens, as represented by The Community Action Counsel in Langley Addition,.had objected to such construction because they felt it would pose undue hazards to the children of the community; 3. These objections we're met' by' promises of the city to assure that such conditions would not exist and that the material yard would be a tangible benefit to the area; 4. The citizens of the area are legally without power to prevent the construction of the material yard;_ 5. The construction of this material yard would.necessarily require the additional construction of water and gas lines to service the new construction; 6. The area residents are basically without water and gas and are, in light of their economic means, not within reasonable reach of water and gas lines; June 2, 1969, cont'd. 7. Many residents will be fronting a proposed street by the county designated as Jamison Street and the residents of such street or those approximately within the vicinity of such street ardently desire water and gas, and are even willing, if necessary, to tax themselves a percentage of their small, meager incomes to aid in the acquisition of water and gas lines; IT IS FORMALLY SUBMITTED for consideration by the city, county, and other concerned officials, that in the construction of the material yard and the necessary pipelines to supply the water and gas needs of such yard, an additional effort be made to extend the pipelines for approximately two more blocks to support the water and gas needs of the residents surrounding the material yard." L Mr. Louis Kindrick was again present at the Board of Directors'Meeting to obtain information on how the residents might obtain these utility services. He was informed that they would be allowed to tie onto the 8 inch water main and that advice would be given by the City Staff on procedures for the formation of an improvement district or other means to aid in the acquisition of'water and gas lines. After further discussion, Director Bowen made a motion that the rules be suspended for third and final reading, and that the City'Staff work with the citizens of Longley Community and advise the procedures , for obtaining water and gas lines for their community. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Director Bowen, Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, the ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,214, entitled: A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY AND TOWN 'COUNCILS OF PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT WALTER C. HICKMAN BE NAMED AND APPOINTED TO REPRESENT THE CITIES AND TOWNS OF PULASKI'COUNTY ON THE PULASKI COUNTY EQUALIZATION BOARD; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Dillaha and seconded by Director Wimberly that the resolution be adopted. A roll call was taken on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Director Bowen, Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Dillaha, seconded by Director Hurst, the Board of Directors adjourned at 8:55 o'clock P. M. to meet again on Monday, June 16, 1969 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. ATTEST: �67 APPROVED: L °lam Gl� Ii✓7i Acting City Clerk Assistant Mayor Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas June 16, 1969 — 7:30 P. M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Assistant Mayor Warren Baldwin, Jr. presiding, and Jane Czech, Acting City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 5; Absent - Mayor Boyd - total 1. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Director Wimberly. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on June 2, 1969 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Wimberly, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. . Resolution No. 4,215 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO PULASKI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY.FOR RESURFACING AND SURFACING OF ' CERTAIN STREETS AND OTHER PUBLIC AREAS WITHIN THE CITY UTILIZING BITUMINOUS AND ASPHALTIC MATERIALS, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the resolution be adopted, whi motion was seconded by Director_Dillaha. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Director Bowen, Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, Hurs Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Noes - none;. Absent - Mayor Boyd - total 1. - There was presented Resolution No. 4,216, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR SLURRY SEAL TREATMENT OF CERTAIN STREETS WITHIN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded--by Director Dillaha, the Resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Director Bowen, Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Noes - none;- Absent - Mayor Boyd - total 1. The following Zoning Petitions as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on June 5, 1969 were presented: Z -1785 - Petition from Louis Rosen, Trustee for reclassification of property at-701 Schiller Street, described as the W1, of Lots 1, 2 & 3; Block 8, Faust's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, except that portion lying within the East -West Expressway Right of Way, from "C" Two - family District to "E -1" Quiet Business District. Z -2282 - Petition from McMinn - Pinson, Inc. for reclassification of 2501 Gaines Street, described as Lot 1 and the North 12 feet of Lot 2, Block 1, Kimball's South Park Addition, from "C" Two - family District to "F" Commercial District. .There being no protests presented to the reclassification of the above described properties as approved by the Planning Commission, an Ordinance to rezone said properties was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,230) There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,230, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SE 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; ' said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Dillaha moved that the rules be suspended. and the Ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of .the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two-thirds or June 16, 1969, Cont'd. more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Dillaha, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being -as follows: ' Ayes - Director Boweri,'Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Mayor Boyd - total 1. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. The following Zoning Petition as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on June 5, 1969 was presented: Z -2284 - Petition from Mr. and Mrs. Casper Sikes and Mr. and Mrs. William S. Prewitt, by Danny Thomas, Agent, for reclassification of 8610 Geyer Springs Road, described as the East 330' of the North 100' of Tract 6, Arnold's Highland Acres and the South 65' of N� E� Tract 6, Arnold's Highland Acres, from "A" One- family District to "F" Commercial District. There being no protests presented to the reclassification of the above described property as approve" by the Planning Commission, an Ordinance to rezone said-property was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,231) Ordinance No. 12,231 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 8610 GEYER SPRINGS ROAD IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Hurst moved that the rules be suspended and the proposed Ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was. adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of,Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Hurst, seconded by Director Bussey, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was then read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Director Bowen, Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Mayor Boyd - total 1. Said Ordinance was then declared passed. There was presented a Petition from The Broden Company, Inc., by Mr. Robert J. Brown, Attorney, asking the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to vacate and abandon a 3 foot by ' 150 foot strip of 16th Street along a portion of Block 10, Sidney J. Johnson's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas. Three feet of the house located on the northwest corner of 16th and Peyton Streets is in street right -of -way and also, the carport attached to the house. 'The FHA will not approve a loan for the sale of the property until the three feet of street right -of -way is vacated, so that clear title may be given to any purchaser of the house. The FHA is willing to grant a waiver for the carport, since the removal could be made at very little cost, should the street be widened any time in the future. The house was constructed in 1922. Attached to the Petition was a Plat of Sidney J. Johnson's Addition and a letter from Beach Abstract Company, certifying to the abutting property owners. Public Hearing on the Petition had been set by Resolution No. 4,197, adopted May 19, 1969 by the Board of Directors for this date and time; and it was then stated that notice thereof had been duly published on May 27, 1969 and June 3, 1969, advising All persons interested to appear and they would be given an opportunity to be heard. Whereupon, Mr. R. S. Bowen of 1523 Peyton Street, representing the group of property owners present, stated that the street is not wide enough now and has no sidewalk or place for pedestrians to walk, and if vacated, could never be widened. He further stated that 16th and Peyton Streets is a dangerous intersection and that the neighbors are opposed to closing this strip of 16th Street. Mr. Robert Brown, Attorney for the petitioners told the Board that property owners across the street could not be adversely affected. After further discussion, the public hearing was declared clo June 16 1969, Cont'd. and a,proposed ordinance to close the portion of 16th Street as described above was placed on first reading. (See proposed ordinance below) ' There was presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, VACATING AND CLOSING A THREE FOOT BY ONE HUNDRED FIFTY FOOT. STRIP OF SIXTEENTH STREET ALONG A PORTION OF BLOCK 10 IN SIDNEY J. JOHNSON'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; ` said proposed Ordinance was read the first time. Director Dillaha moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Wimberly, the rules were again suspended and the proposed Ordinance was read the third and -last time. The Aye and No vote was then taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following resul Ayes - Directors Bussey and Dillaha - total 2; Noes - Director Bowen, Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Dire Wimberly and Hurst - total 4; Absent - Mayor Boyd - total 1. Whereupon, the proposed Ordinance was declared NOT PASSED. Ordinance No. 12;232 was presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 11,692, AS AMENDED, OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SAME BEING THE BUS FRANCHISE ORDINANCE CURRENTLY IN EFFECT, BY PROVIDING AN ADDITIONAL STEP ENTITLED STEP 36 WITHIN THE SCHEDULE OF ADJUSTMENTS APPEARING IN SECTION 22 OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 11,692, AS AMENDED; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen made a motion that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded .by.Director..Hurst, and was adopted by- unanimous vote of the members.of the Board.of.Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of•Directors- elect. The Ordinance was-read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result.being as follows: Ayes - Director Bowen, Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, Hurst, - Bussey and.Dillaha - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Mayor Boyd - total 1. Whereupon, said Ordinance.was declared passed. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,217, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TWIN CITY. TRANSIT, INC. TO INCREASE BUS FARES FROM STEP 29 -A TO STEP 36, AS SAME APPEARS IN ORDINANCE NO. 11,692, AS AMENDED, WHICH IS THE BUS FRANCHISE ORDINANCE CURRENTLY IN EFFECT WITHIN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which-Resolution was readinn full. Mr. Chester Taylor, Manager of- Twin -City Transit Company, presented a proposal to increase adult bus fares from twenty -five cents to thirty- cents, and student fares from fifteen cents to twenty cents. He told the Board that the increase is necessary for•the operation of the Bus Company since:the Company just granted a wage increase to employees effective June 1, 1969. Director,Charles Bussey made a recommendation:that the Bus Company increase the adult fares from twenty - five cents to thirty -five cents and that student fares continue at the current fifteen cent fare. He stated that he would rather see a larger increase for adults and none for students, since the proposed increase would effect the poverty -level residents the hardest. Mr. Chester Taylor stated that he was opposed to increasing adult -fares to thirty -five cents and leaving student fares at fifteen cents. He felt that this would cause the company to lose more income by people using other means of daily transportation: Mr. John T. Meriwether, City Manager, then -made .a suggestion that the-matter be delayed June 16. 1969. Cont'd. one week for further discussion and presentation to the North Little Rock City Council. Mr. Sidney Moore, Attorney for the Legal Aid Bureau spoke in opposition to the increased fares, stating the cost of living has not gone up as much as the Bus Company is proposing to increase fares. Director Wimberly ' stated that in his opinion, the citizens of the City of Little Rock as a whole should be considered, and not just a certain group. Upon question by Director Bussey, Assistant Mayor Baldwin stated that he did not think that 90 per cent of -the people riding the buses are poverty people. Director Bussey then. made.a motion.that, the Board delay action on the request to allow City Manager John T. Meriwether to-make some projections on the affects of only raising adult fares. Director Dillaha seconded the motion, which failed of adoption by viva voce vote, 3 to 3. Motion was then made by Director Bowen that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Director Bowen, Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, Hurst and Dillaha - total 5; Noes - Director Bussey - total 1; Absent - Mayor Boyd - total 1. The Twin City Transit Company has operated a crosstown bus route along University Avenue on a r six month trial basis,.intended for the convenience of shoppers and University Students. Mr. Chester Taylor, Manager of Twin City Transit - Company informed the Board that only a very few students had been using the service and the Bus Company has been operating this route at a loss, therefore, the Company ' was requesting that the service be discontinued. Director Baldwin made a motion that the Crosstown Bus Route be discontinued, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha and motion carried by viva voce vote. There was presented a Petition from Kathryn Bailey Davis, et al, by Mr. Howard Cockrill, Attorney, asking the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to vacate and abandon the alleys in Clay's Subdivision of_Block 354, Original City of Little Rock, Arkansas, as follows: The North -South Alley between Lots 2 and 5, and Lots 3 and 4; and the East -West Alley between Lots 2, 5 and 8, and Lots 3, 4 and 9; all in Clay's Subdivision of Block 354, Original City of Little Rock, Arkansas. Attached to the Petition was a Certified Copy of a Plat showing the alleys to be vacated, and a letter from Beach Abstract. and Guaranty Company showing the last owners of record of abutting property owners. Also, attached to the Petition was a Disclaimer signed by property owners on the east and west adjoining Clay's Subdivision of Block 354, disclaiming any interest in these alley closures. These alley closures ' are necessary to permit the erection of an-architectural office building. (See Resolution No. 4,218 setting date for public hearing on the Petition) Resolution N. 4,218 was presented, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE PETITION TO VACATE ALLEYS IN CLAY'S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 354, ORIGINAL CITY OF LITTLE `ROCK, ARKANSAS; which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution _ was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Director Bowen, Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - Total - 6; Noes - none; Absent - Mayor Boyd - Total 1. A Petition from Grant_ B. and Pauline Heard was presented by Abner McGehee, Attorney, asking the Board of Directors of the City to vacate a portion of Dennison Street in the City of Little Rock, Ark- ansas, as described, as follows: That part of Dennison Street lying between Blocks 30 and 31 of Capitol Hill Extension Addition to the City of Little Rock. Attached to the Petition was a Certified Copy of a Plat of Capitol Hill Extension Addition and a letter from Beach Abstract and Guaranty Company certifying to abutting property owners. (See Resolution No. I4,219 setting date for public hearing on the Petition) - i I r. June 16 1969 - Cont'd. There was presented Resolution No. 4,219, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK,.ARKANSAS, SETTING THE DATE OF HEAR- ING ON THE PETITION TO VACATE A PORTION OF DENNISON STREET,.LYING BETWEEN BLOCKS 30 AND 31 OF CAPITOL HILL EXTENSION ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; said Resolution was read in full. Upon motion of Director Hurst, seconded by Director Wimberly, the Resolution was adopted by the following roll call -vote: Ayes - Director Bowen, Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - Total - 6; Noes - none; Absent - Mayor Boyd - Total 1. There was a Petition presented from W. L. Townsend, et al, asking the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock to vacate all that portion of an alley lying between Lots 3, 4, 5 and 6 and Lots 7, 8, 9 and 10, Block 5, Ruebel and Leymer Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas. Attached to the Peti- tion was a Certified Copy of the Plat of Ruebel and Leymer Addition and also, a letter from Beach Abstrac and Guaranty Company showing the last owners of record of abutting property. (See Resolution No. 4,220 setting date for public hearing on the Petition) Resolution No. 41220 was presented, entitled: RESOLUTION'OF'THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY bF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE PETITION TO VACATE ALLEY IN BLOCK 5, RUEBEL & LEYMER ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the Resolution be adopted,_ which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly. A roll call was taken and the Resolution adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Director Bowen, Assistant Mayor.Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Mayor Boyd - total 1. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,221, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACTS.FOR THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS ITEMS TO BE USED BY THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: 3,750 Gallons marking compound and 26,000 lbs. Glass Beads for Traffic Department) said Resolution was read in full. Upon motion of Director Baldwin; seconded by Director Bussey, the Resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Director Bowen, Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Noes - none; Absent -.Mayor Boyd - total 1. Ordinance No. 12,233 was then presented; entitled: AN ORDINANCE'ACCEPTING THREE THOUSAND TEN DOLLARS ($3,010:00) CONTRIBUTED BY VARIOUS RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF.LITTLE'ROCK FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING A NEIGHBORHOOD PARK AT 8TH AND WOODROW STREETS AS A MEMORIAL TO ALAN DUANE FLETCHER;-APPROPRIATING SAID SUM OF MONEY FROM THE UNEXPENDED,BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND; NAMING THE NEIGHBORHOOD PARK "FLETCHER PARK "; AND.FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Hurst moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Dillaha, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of-Directors-elect. The Ordinance was read'the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Director Bowen, Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly,- Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - r Boyd - total 1. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. June 16, 1969, Cont'd. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,234, entitled: AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY AND VARIOUS OTHER ACTS UPON CERTAIN MUNICIPAL WATERWORKS PROPERTIES, SPECIFYING A FINE FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS. ORDINANCE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen made a motion that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded.by Director Hurst,.and was adopted by unanimous vote. of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six.in number and two- thirds or more of the members-of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Dillaha, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question,. Shall the Ordinance Pass, with_the following.result: Ayes - Director Bowen, Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, Hurst, - Bussey and Dillaha - total 6 Noes - none; Absent - Mayor Boyd - total 1. The Emergency Section being Section 3 of Ordinance.No. 12,234 was read,, and adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Director Bowen, Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha,- total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Mayor Boyd - total 1. _Whereupon, said Ordinance and Emergency was declared passed.. Resolution No. 4,222 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK AN APPLICATION TO THE STATE OFFICE OF AGING FOR A FEDERAL -STATE AGING PROJECT GRANT; AND FOR OTHER OHi1111WOSS dR1 said Resolution.was read in full., Motion was made by Director Bussey that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was had on the.motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Director Bowen, Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Noes,- none; Absent - Mayor Boyd - total 1. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,223, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING.THE CITY OF.LITTLE.ROCK'S WORKABLE PROGRAM FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS PURSUANT TO STATUTORY PROVISIONS OF THE HOUSING ACT OF 1949, AS AMENDED; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER. TO SUBMIT SAID WORKABLE PROGRAM TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR RECERTIFICATION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Director Bowen made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey. .A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Director Bowen, Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, Hurst, Hussey and Dillaha - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Mayor Boyd - total 1. Resolution No. "4,224 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE APPLICATION TO THE STATE CRIME COMMISSION FOR FUNDS AVAILABLE TO CITIES PURSUANT TO THE OMNIBUS CRIME AND STREET CONTROL ACT OF THE FEDERAL GOVERN- MENT; SAID APPLICATION.TO REQUEST FUNDS TO BE USED FOR THE ACQUISITION OF COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT FOR THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK POLICE DEPARTMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. 'Director Dillaha made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Director Bowen, Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, - Hurst, Bussey, and Dillaha - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Mayor Boyd - total 1. 1 11 June'16 1969, Cont'd. There being no,further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Dillaha, seconded by Director Hurst, the Board of Directors recessed at 9:10 o'clock P. M. subject to call by the Mayor, to authorize contract or contracts for Planning Grants with the Department of Housing and Urban Development in connection with Model Cities. ATTEST: (� DActing City Clerk APPROVED: Assistant Mayor i Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas June 24, 1969 -- 7:30 P. M. The Board -of Directors of the City of,Little Rock, Arkansas met in reconvened session from June 16, 1969, with Mayor Boyd presiding, and Jane Czech, Acting City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly and Bussey - total 4; Absent - Directors Hurst and Dillaha - total 2 There being a quorum present and it being so announced the following proceedings were had:- Resolution No. 4,225 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS A "CONTRACT FOR PLANNING GRANT FOR A COMPREHENSIVE CITY DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM" WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER.TO EXECUTE AMENDMENTS TO SAID CONTRACT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; Said Resolution was read in full.. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin.. A roll call was had on the motion-and the Resolution was _adopted by the following.vote: Ayes - Directors.Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey and Mayor. Boyd - total 5; Noes - none; Absent - Directors Hurst and Dillaha.- total 2. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, the_Board of.Directors adjourned at 7:40 o'clock P. M. to meet again on Monday, July 7, 1969 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. n ATTEST: jeaenv l xC, .Acting City-Clerk APPROVED:, 42 J�� H Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas ' July 7, 1969 - 7:30 P. M. I The Board of Directors of the City. of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor i Boyd presiding, and Jane - Czech, City Clerk,, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Absent - none. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: I The Invocation was given by Mayor.Boyd. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on June 16, 1969'and the reconvened meeting held on June 24, 1969 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and I summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by . Director Hurst, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The following Zoning Petitions as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on June 5, 1969 were presented: Z -2268 Petition from William A. and Anita P. Russell, by Howard Lucy, Agent to reclassify 6920 Cantrell Road (see petition for long legal description) from "A" Single Family District to 'Y' ' Commercial District. Z -2280 Petition from Don Kirkpatrick to reclassify 3300 Polk Street, described as Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10, Block 5, Ruebel and Leymer Addition to the City of Little.Rock, Arkansas from "B" Residence District to "I" Light Industrial District. There being no protests presented to the reclassification of the above described properties as approved by the Planning Commission, an Ordinance to rezone said properties was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,235) There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,235, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; s which ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the.rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- , thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time. I Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted.by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye I and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. There was again presented a Petition from Kathryn Bailey Davis, et al, by Mr. Howard Cockrill, Attorney, asking the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to vacate and abandon the North -South Alley between Lots 2 and 5, and Lots 3 and 4; and the East -West Alley between Lots 2, S and 8, and Lots. 3, 4 and 9; all in Clay's Subdivision of Block 354, Original City of Little Rock, Arkansas, being subject to any public utility easements located in said alleys. Public Hearing on the 1 Petition had been set by Resolution No. 4,218 of the Board of Directors for this date and time; and it was then stated that notice thereof had been duly published on June 19, 1969 and June 26, 1969, advising all persons interested to appear and they would be given an opportunity to be heard. Whereupon, all i I II II JI 29 July 7, 1969, Cont'd. persons so desiring were heard therein. There being no protests presented at this time, the public — hearing was declared closed and an Ordinance to close the alleys as described was placed on first - ' reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,236). There was presented Ordinance No. 12,236, entitled: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, VACATING AND- ,CLOSING THE ALLEYS IN CLAY'S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 354, ORIGINAL CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Hurst moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the.members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and'the ordinance be placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The.Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Director ' Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Said ordinance was declared passed. The Petition from Grant B. and Pauline Heard was again presented by Abner McGehee, Attorney, asking the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas to vacate a portion of Dennison Street in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, described as that part of Dennison Street lying between Blocks 30 and 31 of Capitol Hill Extension Addition to the City of Little Rock, subject, however, to any public utility easements. Public•Hearing on the Petition had been set by Resolution No;. 4,219 of the Board of Directors for this date and time; and it was then stated that notice thereof had been duly published on June 19, 1969 and June 26, 1969, advising all persons interested to appear and they would be given an opportunity to be heard. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard therein. There being no protests presented at this time, the public hearing was declared closed and an Ordinance to close the portion of Dennison Street, as described was placed on first reading. '(See Ordinance No. 12,237). Ordinance No. 12,237 was presented, entitled: ' ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, VACATING AND CLOSING THAT PART OF DENNISON STREET LYING BETWEEN:.BLOCKS 30 AND 31 OF CAPITOli HILL EXTENSION ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director'Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third'and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the'third and last time, and the. Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There was again presented a Petition from W. L. Townsend, et al, asking the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas to vacate all that portion of an alley lying between Lots 3, 4, 5 & 6 and Lots 7, 89 9 and 10, in Block 5, Ruebel and Leymer Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, subject to any utility easements. Public Hearing on the Petition had been set by Resolution No. 4,220 of the Board of Directors for this date and time; and it was then stated that notice.thereof had been 436 July 7, 1969, Cont'd. duly published on June 19, 1969 and June 26, 1969, advising all persons interested to appear and they would be given an opportunity to be heard. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard therein. . ' There being no protests presented at this time, the public hearing was declared closed and an ordinance I to close the alley as described, was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,238). There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,238, entitled: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, VACATING AND CLOSING THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 5, RUEBEL & LEYMER ADDITION TO THE CITY OF.L'ITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; r said ordinance was read the first time. Director - Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted.by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in'number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third °and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors ' Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. The 1968 Annual Report of the Little Rock Public Library was presented, and upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Hurst, the Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. , The Comparative Statement of Income Account of the Little Rock Municipal Water Works for the month of May, 1969 was presented, and upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, the Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There had been placed on the Agenda, a Proposed Resolution, entitled: i A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE WITH.THE- ARKANSAS REVENUE DEPARTMENT BUILDING COMMISSION AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF- LITTLE ROCK AND ARKANSAS REVENUE DEPARTMENT ON CERTAIN PROPERTIES USED BY THE CITY FOR_MATERIAL YARD; Director Baldwin made a motion that this proposed Resolution be tabled. The Motion was seconded by ' 'Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members'of the Board of Directors present. Ordinance No. 12,239 was presented, entitled: ' AN ORDINANCE AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR SUPERVISION OF PARKING AT WAR MEMORIAL PARK AND CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE SLAB 'BRIDGE; APPROPRIATING THE SUM..OF EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY DOLLARS ($8,560.00); AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Precast concrete slab bridge and supervision of parking at,War Memorial Park) - i said Ordinance was read the first time. In connection with the contract with Joe Melko, Inc. for supervision of parking at War Memorial Park at the contract price of $2,140.00 per football game, Director Baldwin stated that this had also, been approved by the Stadium Commission. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended -and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, I being seven in number and two- thirds..or more-of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Wimberly that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director I' Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Director present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read o,i the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, July 7, 1969, Cont'd. the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Said ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,240, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 -44 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; TO ALLOW THE AWARDING OF CONTRACTS OF LESS THAN ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1,500.00) TO BE CONSUMMATED BY THE CITY MANAGER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two -third or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time. Motio was made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question,•Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - ' Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. Ordinance'No. 12,241 was presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23 -14 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF-THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL CHARGES FOR RATES CHARGED BY VEHICLES FOR HIRE WITHIN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: 254; for each additional passenger over 7 years of age and 25( for each four minutes of waiting time requested by passenger) said ordinance was read the first time. Director Bussey made a motion that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of-Directors- elect.- The ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and the.ordinance be plac on third and final reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bowen-, and was adopted by unanimous ' vote of the members of the Board.of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly,-Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and.Mayor Boyd - total 7; 'Noes - .none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed.. There was then.presented Resolution No. 4,226, entitled: A RESOLUTION GRANTING WORTHEN BANK & TRUST COMPANY OF LITTLE.ROCK, ARKANSAS, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, THE PRIVILEGE TO USE CERTAIN SPACE IN,AND UNDER THE SIDEWALK AREA ADJACENT TO BLOCK 84, ORIGINAL CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said resolution was read in full. This franchise was requested for the construction, operation and maintenance by the Worthen Bank & Trust Company of decorative lighting around the new bank building. Mr. Frank McGehee of Worthen Bank and Trust Company presented pictures of the decorative lights to be installed. Director Baldwin stated the Worthen Bank should be commended for this attractive lighting ' project and that other downtown businesses should be encouraged`to install attractive lighting that requires no overhead wiring. Motion was made by Director Bowen and seconded by Director Baldwin that the resolution' be adopted. A roll call was taken on the motion -and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - .none. July 7, 1969, Cont'd. Resolution No. 4,227 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LITTLE ROCK PORT AUTHORITY, AN AGENT OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ' ARKANSAS, TO ACCEPT AN OFFER OF MURPHY OIL CORPORATION FOR THE SALE OF LAND TO SAID CORPORATION AND i AUTHORIZING THE LITTLE ROCK PORT AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK AN "AGREEMENT" WITH MURPHY OIL CORPORATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FACILITY TO HANDLE PETROLEUM PRODUCTS FOR THE AMOUNT OF TONNAGE OF SAID PRODUCTS TO BE SHIPPED THROUGH SUCH A FACILITY AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A RATE THEREFOR; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented Resolution No. 4,228, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING JOHN T. MERIWETHER TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, i ARKANSAS CONTRACTS FOR.TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN FURTHERANCE OF THE PLANNING WORK PROGRAM FOR MODEL CITIES; said resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Dillaha and seconded by Director Bussey ' that the resolution be adopted. A roll call was taken on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. I Resolution No. 4,229 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, AND THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK RELATING TO PARTICIPATION IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTH CORPS PROGRAM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the resolution be adopted, I which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-- Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha i and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,230, entitled: A RESOLUTION GRANTING THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A TEMPORARY EASEMENT UPON LAND OWNED BY THE , CITY OF LITTLE ROCK NEAR DAVID.D. TERRY LOCK AND DAM ON THE ARKANSAS RIVER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; i (For: snagging, clearing and dredging operations along a portion of the Arkansas River, and recommended by the Port Authority) ! said resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Dillaha and seconded by Director Wimberly that the resolution be adopted._ A roll call was taken on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - '- total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. - i i Resolution No. 4,231 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MR. I. S. McCLINTON TO THE BOARD OF HOUSING APPEALS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. , There was presented Resolution No. 4,232, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MR. BART ROACH, JR. TO THE PORT AUTHORITY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin and seconded by Director Wimberly i I that the resolution be adopted. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by II II II �I 33 July 7, 1969, Cont'd. I, the following_vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly; Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,233, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MR. LOUIS SCHAUFELE, JR. TO THE SEWER COMMISSION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by.Director Baldwin that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha. A roll call was taken on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin; Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha C and Mayor Boyd — total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Resolution No. 4,234 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION COMMENDING MR. ROY V. LEONARD FOR SERVICE RENDERED THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS BY SERVING TIRELESSLY AND UNSELFISHLY ON THE LITTLE ROCK PORT,AUTHORITY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen and seconded by Director Baldwin that the resolution be adopted. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey;'Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. ' Director Bowen then made a motion that a supplement item be placed on the Agenda, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and adopted by unanimous vote of the Board of Directors present. Ordinance No. 12,242 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF FOURTEEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED NINETY TWO DOLLARS ($14,692.00) FROM THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND FOR REPAIR AND REMODELING OF THE ADULT CENTER FOR MacARTHUR PARK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen mace a motion that the ordinance be amended to appropriate the sum of $13,398.00, which is the amount received for damage from the Insurance Company. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members oL the - Board of.,Directors present,, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. A motion was then made.by.Director.Bussey.that the rules be suspended and the ordinance as amended be.placed on.second reading. This motion.was.seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time, as amended. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director" Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, as amended, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said ordinance was declared passed. There,being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Wimberly, seconded by Director Bussey, the Board of Directors adjourned at 8:40 o'clock P. M. to meet again on Monday, July 21, 1969 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. ATTEST: APPROVED•. City Clerk Mayor FF III 431 Board of Directors Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas July 21, 1969 The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor I Boyd presiding, and Jane Czech, "City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Absent - none. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Mayor Boyd._ The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on July 7, 1969 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was presented a Zoning Appeal for Review before the Board of Directors from William V. Richards, Agent for Arkansas Episcopal Church, the property owner (Z- 2283), of action taken by the , Little Rock Planning Commission on June 5, 1969 in denying the reclassification of the 4800 Block of Young Road (see petition for long legal description) from "A" Single Family District to "E -1" Quiet Business District and "D" Apartment District. Director Baldwin moved that a public hearing be set before the Board of Directors on the Zoning Appeal for Monday, August 4, 1969 in the Board of Directors' Chamber City Hall, at 7:30 o'clock P. M. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst and was adopted by unanimous i vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. A Zoning Request was presented by Mr. W. P. Hamilton, Attorney for the International Paper Company i for reconsideration of Zoning Application No. Z -2039, property at 10300 Rodney Parham Road described as Part of Tracts 1 and 7; Colony West Commercial Subdivision, from "A" One- family District and "D" Apart- ment District to "F" Commercial and "D" Apartment Districts. This request for reconsideration was presented because a 25 ft. green strip planning easement had been included in the Plan. This Zoning Application was approved by the Planning Commission on May 1, 1969 and presented to the Board of Director along with a proposed ordinance for rezoning on June 2, 1969. A large delegation of property owners from , Colony West and Breckenridge Subdivisions was present to protest the proposed additional rezoning that would increase the size-of. the shopping center as shown on the Plan. The proposed Ordinance was read 6 -2 -69 and failed of passage by a roll call vote of 2 Ayes, 4 Noes and 1 Absent. Mr. Arthur Gillam, .property owner and spokesman for Colony West Property Owners was present and stated they were still opposed to the proposed rezoning but, were willing to try to negotiate with International Paper Company. After lengthy discussion, Director Baldwin made a motion that the Zoning Application be referred back to the Planning Commission, but the motion failed for lack of second and Director Baldwin withdrew the motion. Director Dillaha then made a motion that a public hearing be set for August 4, 1969 on this proposed rezoning matter. This motion was seconded by Director Bussey and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Mr. W. P. Hamilton, Attorney for International Paper Company, then' stated that he had prepared a Resolution setting August 4, 1969 for the date of public hearing and a . requested Mr. Joseph C.'Kemp, City Attorney to read the Resolution. Resolution No. 4,235 was then presented, entitled: RESOLVED THAT UPON PETITION OF APPLICANT, INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY, THE BOARD HEREBY DETERMINES THAT IT WILL CONSIDER THE APPLICATION OF INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY TO REZONE A RESIDENTIAL TO D APARTMENT AND F COMMERCIAL AND FROM D APARTMENT TO F COMMERCIAL THAT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 10300 RODNEY PARHAM ROAD; II � II of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the I { Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors t Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. The following"Zoning Application as proposed by the Planning- Commission at the July 3, 1969 Planning Commission Meeting was presented: Z -1929 - Action of Planning Commission to reclassify 2100 Block of Reservoir Road (long legal description) from "0 Two- family District'to "A" One- family District. The above 3escrilied property is owned by Temple B nai Israel and Mr. James B. Pfeifer, spokesman'' c for the Temple was present and stated that the property is an island of "C" Two - family, surrounded by i"A" One- family District property and that the main objection is that in.the event the Congregation shoul decide to sell the property in the future, they would suffer a financial loss if the tract is rezoned to "A" One - family. He further stated that at this time, there are no plans to sell the property. After brief discussion, a proposed Ordinance to rezone the property as described was placed on first reading July 21, 1969, Cont'd. i which Resolution was read in full. Upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Hurst,`the Resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, ' Hurst, Bussey;` aha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes,- none; Absent - none. The following Zoning Petitions as approved by the Little.Rock Planning Commission on July 3, i I 1969 were presented: Z -2291 - Petition from Eddy Weintraub, by Lester and Shults, Attorneys to reclassify 2724 Booker Street (see petition for long legal description) from "B" Residential District to "F" Commercial District. - Z -1398 - Petition from Abe S. Rosen, by Lester and Shults, Attorneys to reclassify 9000 Block Rosemunn Drive, described as Lots 11, 12, 13 and 14, Munnerlyn Subdivision to the City of Little Rock, I from "A" One- family District to "C" Two - family District. } Z -2277 - Petition from J. Wythe Walker, President of River Ridge Development Corporation to reclassify'`2200'Rebsamen Park Road, described as Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, of Sherrill Heights Addition to the City of Little Kock, from "A" One - family District to "D" Apartment District. Z -2201 - Petition from Walls Trimble to reclassify 6319 "C" Street, described as Lots 5 & 6, Henry ' Meirose Addition to the City of Little Rock, from "A" Single Family District to "F" Commercial District. Z -2289 - Petition from Virginia Rae Linson and Jean L. Harris, to reclassify 4021 and 4023 West Capitol Avenue; described as "Lot 6, Block 2, Reyburn & Wright's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, from "D" Apartment District to, "E -1" Quiet Business District. There being no protests presented to the reclassification of the above described properties as approved by the Planning Commission, an Ordinance to rezone said properties was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,243) There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,243, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS,'AMENDING SECTIOP r I 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; ' which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading." This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the.members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion wa: ' I made by'Directoi'Baldwin•tliat the "rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the I { Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors t Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. The following"Zoning Application as proposed by the Planning- Commission at the July 3, 1969 Planning Commission Meeting was presented: Z -1929 - Action of Planning Commission to reclassify 2100 Block of Reservoir Road (long legal description) from "0 Two- family District'to "A" One- family District. The above 3escrilied property is owned by Temple B nai Israel and Mr. James B. Pfeifer, spokesman'' c for the Temple was present and stated that the property is an island of "C" Two - family, surrounded by i"A" One- family District property and that the main objection is that in.the event the Congregation shoul decide to sell the property in the future, they would suffer a financial loss if the tract is rezoned to "A" One - family. He further stated that at this time, there are no plans to sell the property. After brief discussion, a proposed Ordinance to rezone the property as described was placed on first reading 43 i �� July 21, 1969, Cont'd. . I t A proposed Ordinance was,then presented, entitled: .. .. AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 2100 BLOCK RESERVOIR ROAD IN.THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING_ SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which proposed ordinance was read the first time. Upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, the proposed Ordinance was tabled with the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Said ordinance was declared tabled. The following Zoning Application as proposed by the Planning'Commission at the July 3, 1969 Planning Commission Meeting was presented: Z -1462 - Action of Planning Commission to reclassify 9101 Kanis Road (long legal description) from "H" Business District to "A" One- family District. The Planning Commission recommended that the property be rezoned to "A" One- family District to protect surrounding property. There being no protests presented to the reclassification of the above described property, as recommended by the Planning I Commission, an Ordinance to rezone said property was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,244 Ordinance No. 12,244 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 9101 KANIS ROAD IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION , 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Dillaha moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of.the Board of Directors = elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made.by Director Baldwin that the rules-again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and I final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members I of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No i vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - Director Bowen; Absent - none. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. There was presented a Petition from Sam Robinson, Jr. and Henry Nichols, to vacate and close _then_ that part of "A" Street between Lots 11 and 12, Block 13 and Lots 1 and 2, Block 10, Pfeifer Addition , to the City of Little Rock, as filed in the Plat Book No. 2, Page 65, in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Pulaski County, Arkansas. Attached to the Petition was a Plat showing the portion of the street to be closed, and a Certificate from Beach Abstract & Guaranty Company stating the last owners of record. (See Resolution No. 4,236, setting the date for Public Hearing on August 18, 1969)_ There was presented Resolution No. 4,236, entitled: I RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE PETITION TO VACATE STREET BETWEEN LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 10 AND LOTS 11 AND 12; BLOCK 13, PFEIFER ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution i was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,245, entitled: , AN ORDINANCE AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A ROTARY MOWER FOR WHEEL TRACTOR TO BE USED - BY THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; I i (To be used by Street Department) i III II I� II 13'7 July 21, 1969, Cont'd. said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be- suspended and the ordinance,be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was.read the second time; and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in•number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bussey; the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was then.taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. Ordinance No. 12,246 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF -FIFTY NINE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($59,200.00) FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND AND FROM THOSE FUNDS PREVIOUSLY RESERVED BY ORDINANCE NO.._ 11,992 DATED NOVEMBER 29, 1967 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING -PARK LAND ADJACENT TO MacARTHUR PARK; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Hurst moved that the rules.be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors being in and two - thirds present, seven number or more of the members of the Board.of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time... Motion was'made by Director Hurst that the.rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly,-and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - .thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance -was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none;_Absent - none. Said Ordinance was then declared passed. On July 7, 1969 a proposed Resolution was placed on the Agenda entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE WITH THE ARKANSAS REVENUE. DEPARTMENT,BUILDING COMMISSION AN AMENDMEN TO THE EXISTING LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK AND.ARKANSAS REVENUE DEPARTMENT ON CERTAIN PROPERTIES USED BY THE CITY FOR MATERIAL YARD; and a Motion was made and adopted that the ' Resolution be tabled. On July 21, 1969, Director Baldwin made a- motion that the Resolution be removed from the table and placed back on the Agenda. Director Bowen seconded this motion and it was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. Resolution No. 4,237 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE WITH THE ARKANSAS REVENUE DEPARTMENT BUILDING COMMISSION AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK AND ARKANSAS REVENUE.DEPARTMENT ON CERTAIN PROPERTIES USED BY THE CITY FOR MATERIAL YARD;" which resolution was read in full.. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was . -•. i .,' . adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7 Noes : - none; Absent - none. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,238, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT FOR GRANT TO ACQUIRE AND /OR DEVELOP LAND FOR OPEN -SPACE PURPOSES; AND FOR OTHER. PURPOSES; (Re: Land adjacent to MacArthur Park) said Resolution was read in full. Director Bussey made a motion, seconded by Director Hurst that the resolution be adopted. A roll call was taken on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. July 21, 1969, Cont'd. There was presented Resolution No. 4,239, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION GRANT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey. A roll call was had on the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors-Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and -Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Charles Matson, President,of the Mayor's Youth Council gave a report on the Council's activities. He stated that the Constitution and By -Laws had been written and were accepted last week, and that the Council hopes to help teen -agers find jobs and improve recreational facilities. He asked the Board for assistance in finding a- building suitable for meetings and dances and for financial support in producin a televised talentshow and documentary on the work teen - agers do in the summer months. The purpose of the TV Program is to show people that the youth of our City are nor so bad as pictured. Mayor Boyd pledged the Board's help in finding a'building and producing the television show. City Manager John T. Meriwether reported to the -Board of Directors that some-members of the Fire Department have been spending much of their, time working in slots of higher rank. This situation has been caused by reduction of hours per work in accordance with State Law, while the strength of the Department has not been increased substantially. The new recommended ranks are two district chiefs, 14 captains and 14 drivers. Mr. Meriwether stated that this did not mean new firemen would be hired but, that the positions would be filled by top firemen on the Civil Service Commission promotion roster. He told the Board the promotions would cost about'$5,000 for the remainder of the year. Director Baldwin then made a motion that City Manager John T. Meriwether be authorized to proceed with adding these new positions in the Fire Department. This motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd.- total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Resolution No. 4,240 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING ARTHUR T. MILLER AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK FOR A THREE YEAR TERM COMMENCING ON AUGUST 1, 1969; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the resolution be adopted, and this motion was seconded by Director Hurst. The resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes none; Absent - none. There was then presented Resolution No.'4,241, entitled: A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING JACK GROBMYER AS A MEMBER OF THE LITTLE ROCK SEWER COMMISSION FOR A FOUR YEAR TERM COMMENCING ON AUGUST 1, 1969; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the resolution be adopted. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly; Hurst, Bussey; Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. -- There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Dillaha, seconded by Director Bussey, the Board of Directors adjourned at 9:00 o'clock P. M. to meet again on Monday, August 4, 1969 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. ATTEST: 4K64-r APPROVED: W Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas August 4, 1969, 7:30 P. M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Boyd presiding, and Jane Czech, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Absent - none. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Mayor Boyd. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on July 21, 1969 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the members of the -Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was a large delegation of young people who said they represented the East End Community of Little Rock present, wearing signs alleging police brutality by the Little Rock Police Department, ' and protesting police action against a thirteen year old girl. Spokesmen for the group were John Banks who read a prepared statement of complaints and demands; Bob Broadwater, who identified himself as.the press officer of Black United Youth; Edward Whitfield, Bobby Brown, Charles Scott and Eddie .Williams. A copy of the prepared statement was presented to Director Bussey. (Copy filed in Petition,File of August 4, 1969) The group asked the Board of.Directors to take immediate action on the grievances, stating that they were setting up an "intra- government of the East End" along Markham Street in front of City Hall and the Police & Courts Building. -They told the Board that if the demands are not met, they will consider City Hall, specifically the Board Room on.the second floor, its headquarters, for no less than a year, demanding office space, telephones, utilities and a budget of at least $5,000. After lengthy discussion, Director Bussey made a motion that the matter of police brutality be referred to- the Civil Service Commission for - thorough investigation. This motion..was seconded by Director Wimberly and carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented a Petition for Zoning Appeal (Z -2283) from William V. Richards, Agent for the Arkansas Episcopal Church, property owner, on denial by the Little Rock Planning Commission on June 5, 1969 of a Petition to rezone the 4800 Block of Young Road in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas (see Petition for lengthy legal description) from "A" One - family District to "E -1" Quiet Business and "D" Apartment Districts. Mayor Boyd then stated that the public hearing was now open as set for this time and place and extended the courtesy of the floor to any persons desiring to be heard. Mr. William V. Richards, Agent stated that the subject property is surrounded by undeveloped property on all but one side and lack of access prevents feasible development as single family dwelling; the character of the neighborhood at this location is changing and more apartment dwelling is needed in the area to take care of people working in the industrial area and for the expansion of the Teletype Company. Also, that Young Road acts as a service road for Interstate - 30 and the proposed "E -1" use for a kindergarten and professional offices. - fronting on Young Road, is a reasonable plan for this property. Mr., Ed Person, property owner,across the street from the proposed rezoning, said that he was opposed to the rezoning, having purchased his home and the home next door for his mother several years ago. He objects to livi ' across the street from apartments. Upon question by Director Bowen,_Mr. Richards stated that he did n have a development plan at this time. The Public Hearing was then declared closed and a Motion was then made by Director Bowen that a Development Plan be prepared and that the application be re- submit to the Planning Commission for further study. Director Hurst seconded the Motion and the Motion by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. Director Baldwin then recommended 44 N August 4, 1969, Cont'd. to the Board that a Master Plan and Study be made of this entire area. .Mr. Don Venhaus, Director of Community Development, stated that this was an appropriate request, but that land use in this area is very-well established. Director Baldwin, also stated that after careful study and action on zoning by the Planning Commission, he felt that recommendation should be followed except for an unusual reason. There was presented the Zoning Request by Mr:,W. P. Hmilton, Attorney for_the International Paper Company for reconsideration of Zoning Application No. Z -2039, property at 10300.Rodney- .Parham Road described as Part of Tracts 1 and 7, Colony West Commercial Subdivision, from "A" One- family District and "D" Apartment District to "F" Commercial and "D" Apartment Districts. (A proposed ordinance to rezone this property failed of passage on June 2,1969, after a large delegation of property owners in Colony West Subdivision, appeared in opposition. See Board Minute Record A -3, Page 415) Mayor Boyd then stated -that the public hearing was now open as set for this time and place and extended the courtes of the floor,to any persons desiring to be heard. Mr. W. P. Hamilton, Attorney for the Petitioner stated that it-,was his understanding that an agreement had been reached with the property owners on the rezoning of this area that was not needed by the Highway Department. He told the Board that the 25 ft. green.- strip.area would be planted with one -year old lob -lolly pines with an additional 25 ft. set -back, making a total set -back of 50 feet. They also, will construct a brick wall six feet high to the north , boundary of Lot 3. Mr. Bob Lanford, property owner in Colony West stated that he understood the brick wall would extend to Lot 4. Mr. Hamilton replied that the wall stops at the end of the "F" Commercial District., He informed the property owners that after the planning and -green strip area is completed, it will be deeded back to'the Property Owners Association. The Public Hearing was.then declared closed and the proposed Ordinance was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,247 below) There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,247, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 10300 RODNEY PARHAM ROAD IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING I SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER-PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds) or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. 'Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third.and-,final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of-the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of i the - members of the Board -of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes,,- Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. ' There was then presented a Petition from Fred Selz, property owner, filed by Mr. Floyd Fulkerson, to vacate.and close-all that part of Glover Street which lies South of State Highway No. 10 and North of the South line of Block 21, Bellevue Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas,.as filed in Plat Book No: 1, at'Page 251, in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Pulaski, County, Arkansas. Attached to the-Petition was a Plat showing the.portion of the street to be closed, and a Certificate from Beach Abstract & Guaranty Company stating the last owners of record.. (See Resolution No. 4,242 setting the date for Public Hearing on September 2, 1969) There was presented Resolution No. 4,242, entitled: ' RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE PETITION TO VACATE STREET IN BLOCK 21, BELLEVUE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; _ II 41 i August 4, 1969, Cont'd. which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was had on.the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: .Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. The Comparative Statement of=Income Account of the Little Rock Municipal Water Works for -the month of June; 1969 was presented,-and upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Hurst; said State- ment of•Income'Account was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors _ present. I There was then presented a Report of Flood Plain Information on Fourche Creek and Tributaries, - prepared by the U.._S. Corps of Engineers as requested by the Board of Directors by the adoption of Resolution No. 4,003 on June 3, 1968. City Manager John T. Meriwether,- reported to the Board that he and other City Officials had met with Pulaski County Judge Frank Mackey on Friday, August 1,1969 and . discussed Flood Control within the City of Little Rock-and Pulaski County. Director Baldwin made a motion that Mayor Boyd write A letter to Judge:Mackey assuring that the Board of- Directors of the -City of Little Rock and the administrative staff will utilize all resources at the City's disposal to secure whatever easements necessary for flood -way maintenance,. and. to .guide.and.control'development in -flood 'plain areas within the jurisdiction of the City of Little Rock. This motion was seconded by Director Bowen and the motion carried by unanimous voice vote. (Copy of letter.filed in Petition- File.on- . August 4, 1969) Director Bowen further stated that he hopes improvements will be implemented in compliance with the Flood Plain Study prepared by the Corps of Engineers.. Upon - motion by Director,:, Baldwin, seconded by Director Bussey, the Study was received and filed by.unanimous voice vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. The.Quarterly Financial Statement of the General and Street.Funds as of July 30, 1969,.and the 1969'Mid -Year Budget Adjustments, prepared by Mr. E. Jack Murphy, Director of Finance,'City of- Little Rock was presented. Upon motion'of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bussey, the Financial State- ment and Budget Adjustments were received and filed by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present., Ordinance No. 12,248 was then presented, entitled: ' AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 12,169 AS AMENDED, SAME BEING THE ORDINANCE APPROVING THE 1969 BUDGET.FOR THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS;.APPROPRIATING THE SUM OR $172,288 FROM THE:.UNEXPENDED BALANCE IN THE GENERAL FUND TO BE USED FOR VARIOUS BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS, APPROPRIATING THE.SUM OF $14,700 FROM THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE IN THE STREET FUND TO BE USED FOR VARIOUS BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS; MAKING TRANSFE AND ADJUSTMENTS FROM SURPLUS ACCOUNTS TO DEFICIT ACCOUNTS THEREIN SET FORTH; APPROVING A.FIVE PERCENT SALARY INCREASE FOR ALL NON - UNIFORMED EMPLOYEES; INCREASING POLICEMEN''S SALARIES $50 PER MONTH; APPROVIN ANNUAL SALARY LEVELS FOR VARIOUS EMPLOYEES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the - ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The ordinance was.read the second time. Motion wall made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be_ placed on third'and fina reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by - unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of.the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, =and the Aye and No vote was ' taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total-7; Noes - none; Absent.- none.f Said Ordinance was then declared passed.' II III August 4, 1969, Cont'd. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,249, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THIRTY THREE THOUSAND FIFTEEN DOLLARS ($33,015) FROM THE 1965 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BOND FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING CERTAIN ENGINEERING EXPENSES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin made a motion that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This.motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be. placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: ,Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - !none. Said Ordinance was then declared passed. ;.Resolution No..4,243 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TO BE USED BY THE CITY ' OF LITTLE ROCK; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Telescopic Aerial Device for Fire Department and Greenlite Striping Powder, for Traffic Department) which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the.Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented Resolution No. 4,244, entitled: A RESOLUTION EMPLOYING ROBINSON AND WASSELL, ARCHITECTS, FOR THE PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND RELATED ARCHITECTURAL WORK FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE EXOTIC BIRD DISPLAY BUILDING AT THE LITTLE ROCK CITY ZOO; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,245, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE A RIDER OR ENDORSEMENT FROM WASHINGTON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY ON THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK'S GROUP POLICY; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Mayor Boyd stated that he would like to support and make a Motion that this Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Resolution No. 4,246 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A FEDERAL GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT ACTING THROUGH THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ADMINISTRATION; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE WITH SAID ADMINISTRATION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; ($100,000 Grant) which Resolution was read in full: Director Hurst made a Motion, seconded by Director Baldwin that the Resolution be adopted. A roll call was taken on the Motion and the Resolution was adopted by the ing roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor 43 August 4 1969, Cont'd. Boyd - total 7,; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented Resolution No. 4,247, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MR. BILL J. MILLER, MR. H. D. CAROTHERS, AND MR. W. M.,HARMAN MEMBERS OF THE BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS FOR THREE YEAR TERMS COMMENCING MAY 12, 1969; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the Resolution be adopted, which Motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was had'on the Motion and-the Resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; ''Noes - none; Absent - none. In connection with the complaints presented at the beginning of the Board Meeting, Mr. John T. Meriwether, City Manager reported to the Board that it is impossible,to know every action of each and every City Employee, but that everything is being done to - prevent mistreatment of any citizen and that City Officials are doing the very best they can. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon Motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, the Board of Directors adjourned at 9:45 o'clock P. M. to meet again on Monday, August 18, 1969 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. eyock ATTEST: APPROVED: City Clerk Mayor ,i r1m "STATEMENT OF POLICY" BOARD OF DIRECTORS ADOPTED AUGUST 13, 1969 AGENDA MEETING 3:00 P. M. Voice Vote: Ayes - 6; Noes - 0; Absent - 1. That Abuses of personal and property rights in the name of dissent will not be tolerated. "The Board of Directors take note of the fact that individuals within the past few days have wantonly and maliciously asserted themselves toward their fellow man in violation of both personal and property rights. While we recognize that all people, black and white, have the right of dissent, the exercise of this right does not entitle anyone of us to abuse or damage any other one of us. Such abuse or damage will not be tolerated. The Police in the performance of their duties will cause all such offenders promptly to be arrested and brought before the courts. The Police have the full support of the Board of Directors in ths''endeavor. In all police activities the rights of all men under law will be protected, for we area government of laws and not of men. All laws will be enforced impartially. The'Police will maintain law and order with justice toward all in the protection and preservation of the public peace, health, and safety." r 0 ii 1 � �, 45 Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas August 18, 1969, 7:30 P. M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock,'Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Boyd I presiding, and Jane Czech, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, i Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Absent - none. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Mayor Boyd. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on August 4, 1969 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Hurst, by unanimous vote'of the members of the Board of Directors present. Rev. J. F. Cooley, co- chairman of the Committee for Peaceful Co- Existence atSForrest City, Arkansas, was present and extended the courtesy of the floor. He told the Board of Directors that the proposed poor people's march from Forrest City to the State Capitol at Little Rock is to be a peaceful, orderly and lawful march and that he asks only for cooperation. John T. Meriwether, City Manager stated the City will cooperate in every way possible and requested Rev. Cooley to furnish his office with a map showing the streets to be followed and the time of arrival. Rev. Daniel Bowman of Little Rock, then spoke to the Board of Directors and suggested that all citizens of Little Rock get together and discuss the racial problems on a common sense basis. He said efforts should be made to make things comfortable for all so that this situation will,,not continue on and on. By all colors working together and cooperating, all things can be equal,. he stated. Dr. Jerry D. Jewell, a member of the Little Rock Civil Service ;Commission was then extended the floor and stated that he came primarily to the Board Meeting as an interested member of the community; A Black member. Dr. Jewell urged the Board to employ.a recruiting and training officer to work in the Civil Service Office as a representative of all the people. He suggested that the employee could be black. Mayor Boyd advised Dr. Jewell that this matter will be taken under consideration and Director Baldwin stated that this position was included in the 1969 Budget, and all that is necessary to fill the position is to find the qualified person. Mr.- Lloyd Wilson, President of the Pulaski Businessmen's Association and Delegates of the Association attended the Board Meeting and offered their cooperation in any way possible to preserve the peace, health and safety in the community. The following Zoning Petitions as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on August 7, 1969 were presented: Z -1943 - Petition from C. J. Brown to reclassify 401 -407 North Van Buren Street, described as Lot 8, Block 1, Pfeifers Addition, from "B" Residence District to "C" Two - family District. Z -2298 - Petition from John L. Baldwin to reclassify 1917 Wright Avenue, described as the East 50 ft. of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 and the East 50 ft. of N'� of Lot 6, Block 2, Moore & Fenzel's Addition, from "C" - Two- family District to "E -1" Quiet Business District. Z -2294 --Petition from Ferdie D. Pierson to reclassify 3112 Izard Street, described as Lots 4, 5 & 6, Block 2, Ebendale Addition, from "B" Residence District to "C" Two - family District. Z -2281 - Petition from Ralph Bozeman to reclassify the 700 Block of Reservoir Road, described as approximately 3.328 acres located on the east side of Reservoir Road about.4OO feet north of Rodney Parham Road (see petition for long legal description) from "A" One- family District to "D ".,Apartment District. , There being no protests presented to the reclassification of the above described properties as approved by the Planning Commission, an Ordinance to rezone said properties was placed on first reading. (See,Ordinance No. 12,250) = Till �� August 18, 1969, Cont'd. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,250, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN.THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ord- inance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion wa made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Hussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. The following Zoning Application as approved by the Planning Commission on August 7, 1969 was pre- sented: Z -1915 - Petition from W. B. Putnam to reclassify 6318 Baseline Road, described as Parcel (1) Tract 17, Arnold's Highland Acres Subdivision, Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas and Parcel (2) part of Tract 16, Arnold's Highland Acres, beginning at a point 20' N of SW corner of said Tract 16, run then N 150', thence E 140', thence S 150', thence W 140.' to point of beginning, from "A" One- family District and "D" Apartment District to "D" Apartment District and "E71" Quiet Business District. A property owner who did not state her name, spoke for the property owners on Arnold Street who were opposing the rezoning to "D" Apartment. She stated the apartment building would be directly behind thei homes and would infringe on their privacy. They are not entirely in favor of the "E -1" Quiet Business Zoning on the corner, but object more to the apartment building. Mr. W. B. Putnam, Petitioner stated t plan calls for 138 apartments to_be constructed at a cost of $1,500,000, with screening and trees. He further stated that the front of the building .w will be approximately 200 feet from the closest resi- dence. It was his opinion that the apartment building will upgrade the area. Mr. Don Venhaus, Directo of Community Development told the Board 'that one of the factors in the Planning Commission's decision.o approval is the soil condition. He said the soil condition is not suitable for residential A proposed Ordinance to rezone, the property as described was then placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,251) Ordinance No. 12,251 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 6318 BASELINE ROAD IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. Director Bussey was excused. II �� .III 47 i August 18, 1969, Cont'd. i There was again presented the Petition from Sam Robinson, Jr. and Henry Nichols, representing themselves to be the abutting property owners of that part of "A" Street between Lots 11 and 12, Block 13 and Lots 1 and 2,`Block 10, Pfeifer Addition, asking the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas to vacate and close the above described street. Public Hearing on the Petition had been set for this time and place by Resolution No. 4,236 of the Board of Directors; and it was stated that notice thereof had been duly published on July 23, 1969 and July 30, 1969, advising all persons interest to appear and they would be heard thereon. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard at this time. There being no protests to the Petition, the Public Hearing was declared closed and Ordinance to close said Street as described above was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,252) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,252, entitled: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, VACATING AND CLOSING THE STREET BETWEEN.LOTS l AND 2, BLOCK 10 AND LOTS 11 AND 12, BLOCK 13, PFEIFER ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be'suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was.seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by.Director Dillaha that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members, of the Board of Directors present, being "seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and'the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Bussey - total 1. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. Director Bussey was enrolled. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,253, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT TO BE USED BY THE I CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Hurst moved that the rules be suspended and,the Ordi- nance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Hurst that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote t was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors ' Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Hussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. Ordinance No. 12,254 was presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00) FROM THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND FOR PARKS TO BE USED AT WEST END PARK, PROJECT 85; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion III III August 18, 1969, Cont'd. was made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members o the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. Resolution No. 4,248 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE INTENT OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, TO SELL AND ISSUE AIRPORT REVENUE BONDS IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE MILLION SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,600,000); AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,255, entitled: , AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Property located at Cumberland Street adjacent to Block 35, Original City Addition) said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by . unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members o the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the Question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - none; Present and Not Voting Director Dillaha - total 1; Absent - none. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. Ordinance No. 12,256 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE CONDEMNING CERTAIN BUILDINGS IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK AS STRUCTURAL, FIRE AND HEALTH HAZARDS; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO TAKE SUCH ACTION AS IS NECESSARY TO RAZE AND DEMOLISH SAID BUILDINGS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Dillaha that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. The Emergency Section being Section 5 of Ordinance No. 12,256 was read, and adopted by the follow- 149 August 18, 1969, Cont'd. ing roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said Ordinance and Emergency was declared passed. Ordinance No. 12,257 was presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE PRESERVATION OF PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH AND SAFETY; AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THROUGH THE MAYOR TO PROCLAIM A STATE OF EMERGENCY IN CERTAIN INSTANCES AND PROHIBIT BY ORDER ACTS WHICH IMPERIL SUCH PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH AND SAFETY; MAKING VIOLATIONS OF SUCH.ORDERS A MISDEMEANOR; DECLARING EMERGENCY; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE AND FILING OF SUCH PROCLAMATION AND ORDERS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Dr. Jerry D. Jewell was extended the courtesy of the floor and stated "as matters stand now, some ill -will may be brought about unnecessarily by the passage of this Ordinance. I'm against it." Director Baldwin then moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more.of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Dillaha that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the i Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Wimberly, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 4; Noes - Directors Bowen, Hurst and Bussey - total 3; Absent - none. The Emergency Section being Section 4 of Ordinance No. 12,257 was read, and adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Wimberly, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 4; Noes - Directors Bowen, Hurst and Bussey - total 3; Absent - none. Whereupon, said Ordinance and Emergency was declared passed. Resolution No. 4,249 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MR. H. D. CAROTHERS AND MR. W. M. HARMAN MEMBERS OF THE BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS FOR FOUR (4) YEAR TERMS COMMENCING MAY 12, 1969; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Wimberly, the Board of Directors adjourned at 9:00 o'clock P. M. to meet again on Tuesday, September 2, 1969 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. due to Monday, September 1, 1969 being Labor Day and a legal holiday. ATTEST: I APPROVED: . r\/ 1� City Clerk Mayor i II II II 451 I� Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas August 27, 1969 - 3:00 P. M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in Special Session upon call by Mayor Haco Boyd, with the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Wimberly, Bussey and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Absent - Director Dillaha - total 1. The Notice of Call of the Special- Meeting as filed in the office of the City Clerk on August 27, 1969, was presented as follows: "SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 3 P. M., AUGUST 27, 1969. Gentlemen: Please accept -this as notice pursuant to authority of law of a special called meeting of the Board of Directors to be held at 3 P. M., August 27, 1969, in the Board of Directors Chambers, City Hall, Little Rock, Arkansas. The purpose of the meeting is to have the Board consider and act upon Resolutions authorizing (a) a construction contract to provide sewer facilities for the Little Rock Port and related industrial park; and (b) authorize a contract between the City and various banks in the City of , Little Rock to provide financing for planned improvements at the Little Rock Municipal Airport. I trust each member of the Board will be able to sit in attendance at this special meeting. Very truly yours, /s/ Haco Boyd HB /mg cc_ Director George Wimberly Director Warren Baldwin, Jr. Director Charles Bussey Director Alden Bowen Director Joseph B. Hurst Director Ted Dillaha" There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: There was then presented Resolution No. 4,250, entitled: , A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN CITY OF LITTLE ROCK AND CERTAIN BANKS IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS AT THE LITTLE ROCK MUNICIPAL AIRPORT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Dillaha - total 1. Ordinance No. 12,258 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE LITTLE ROCK PORT SEWER SYSTEM; APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE PORT CONSTRUCTION FUND; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time. Mr. Sanford Wilbourn of Garver & Garver, Engineers recommended that the low bid of McDonald & Associates of St. Paul, Minnesota in the amount of $517,634.25 be accepted. Director Bussey moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was I III �I August 27, 1969, Cont'd. be and the Ordinance be placed on third i made by Director Bussey that the rules again suspended and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows:. Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Dillaha - total 1. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed and the contract was awarded to McDonald & Associates, St. Paul, Minnesota. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, the Board of Directors adjourned at 3:20 o'clock P. M. to meet again in regular session on Tuesday, September 2, 1969 at 7:30 o'clock P. M., due to Monday, September 1st being Labor Day and a legal holiday. ATTEST: \�� '�;�i/�/ APPROVED: c I City Clerk Mayor i I f , . •,. t II (I Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas September 2, 1969 - 7:30 P. M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Boyd presiding, and Jane Czech, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: 'Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Absent - none. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Mayor Boyd. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on August 18, 1969 and the special meeting held on August 27, 1969 were dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Wimberly, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The following Zoning Application as approved by the Planning Commission on August 7, 1969 was presented: Z -2296 - Petitionffrom A. Dan Phillips, Arthur N. Phillips, Jr., Edward M. Penick and James S. Hall, presented by Mr. John.P..Gill, Attorney, to reclassify the 6400 Block West Interstate 30, described as Wl� SW-14 SEti NE'y Section"36, Township 1 North, Range 13 West, Pulaski County, Arkansas; Ell SE'k SW!4 NEZ Section 36, Township 1 North, Range 13 West, Pulaski County„ Arkansas, from "A" One - family District to "I" Light Industrial District. There being no protests presented to the reclassification of the above described property as approved by the Planning Commission, an Ordinance to rezone said property was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,259) There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,259, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 6400 BLOCK WEST INTERSTATE #30 IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the.first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be-placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none Absent - none. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. Mr. Jeffrey Hawkins introduced Mr.-Eddie Houston, Mr. Bennie Wilson and Mrs. Maxine Jones, residents of the East End Community of Little Rock, who spoke to the Board about the drainage problem that had existed for some twenty years on Townsend Street between 9th and 12th Streets and on Apperson Street between 10th and 12th Streets. Mr. Houston stated the water never leaves the area until it dries up and Mr. Wilson added that he uses _a boat during flooding conditions and the problem with mosquitoes also exists. Mrs. Jones pointed out the lack of play area for the children during flooding. Director Baldwin stated that Phase One of the Bond Street Drainage Project had been completed, but due to lack of funds, Phase Two has not been started and that it might be another year or two before funds will be available. He said that completion of the Bond Street Drainage Project would bring permanent II �I 11453 September 22 1969, Cont'd. relief to the flooding in this area. Mayor Boyd told the group that the City would endeavor to give temporary relief immediately by cleaning ditches and any other method possible but, permanent relief _ will take time. Mr. John T. Meriwether, City Manager said that he will meet with these people to determine what can be worked out. Mayor Boyd then appointed Director Baldwin and Director Bussey to accompany him to the area mentioned above to view the drainage problems there. Director Hurst stated I that the area under discussion is located in the Model Cities Neighborhood and that the Model Cities Program „gives drainage problems number one priority. There was presented a Zoning Appeal for Review before the Board of Directors from Otis E. Shelton, i the property owner (Z- 2287), of action taken by the Little Rock Planning Commission on August 7, 1969 in denying the reclassification of property located at 10710 West Markham Street, described as West 155.0 feet of the South 250.0 feet of Block 37, Sante Fe Park Addition to the City of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, from "A” Single Family District to "F" Commercial District. Director Baldwin moved that a public hearing be set before the Board of Directors on the Zoning Appeal for Monday, September 15, 1969 in the Board of Directors' Chamber, City Hall, at 7:30 o'clock P. M. This motion was seconded by Director Wimberly and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of I Directors present. There was again presented the Petition from Fred Selz, property owner,'filed by Mr. Floyd Fulkerson, representing himself to be the only abutting property owner to�that part of Glover Street which lies South of State Highway 10 and North of the South line of Block 21, Bellevue Addition to the City of Little Rock, asking the Board of Directors of.the City of,Little•Rock, Arkansas to vacate and close the above described street. Public Hearing on the Petition had been set for this time and place I by Resolution No. 4,242 of the Board of Directors; and it was stated that notice thereof had been duly published on August 6, 1969 and August 13, 1969, advising all persons interested to appear and they would be heard thereon. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard at this time. There being no protests to the Petition, the Public Hearing was declared closed and Ordinance to close said Street as described above was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,260) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,260, entitled: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE -ROCK, ARKANSAS, .VACATING.AND CLOSING _ THE STREET IN BLOCK 21, BELLEVUE ADDITION,TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS;, said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved.that the rules be.:suspended and the. Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin;- and,was.adopted by unanimous vote.of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number.and,two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. .Motion was made,by Director Bowen that the rules again.be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was.read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd -' total-7; Noes= .none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. . The Comparative Statement of Income Account of the Little Rock.Municipal Water Works:for the month of July, 1969 was presented, and upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, said Statement of Income Account was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board _._ of Directors present. The Quarterly Report of Robinson Memorial Auditorium ending June 30, 1969.was presented, and . upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, the Quarterly Report was received and - filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. t I September 2, 7No4,251.was 'd. Resolut then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO PICKUP TRUCKS TO BE USED BY THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (For use by Sanitation Department) which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Hurst that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution I was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,261, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($2,500.00) FROM THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND TO MAKE PAYMENT UNDER A PROPOSED CONTRACT WITH LITTLE ROCK ABSTRACT COMPANY FOR ABSTRACTING TO BE DONE IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF THE COLLEGE STATION COMMUNITY TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Upon question by Director Baldwin, -Mr. Joseph Kemp, City Attorney, explained that this appropriation is to pay for abstract work normally paid for by residents wishing to be annexed, but the residents of College Station are economically unable to pay this - expense necessary for annexation. On April 21, 1969, Resolution No. 4,185 was adopted opposing the incorporatio of College Station and urging the residents of College Station to work for annexation. Director Bowen said he did not see how the Board could reject the ordinance in good conscience. Director Bussey stated that the Board should tell the people of College Station now, if there was a change in its position on the annexation. Director Wimberly stated that he was concerned that the City does not have enough money to provide service for its existing area. Director Baldwin then made a motion that the proposed Ordinance be placed on the calendar for second reading, in order to give the matter more study. Director Dillaha said that the City is having difficulty now providing police and fire protection to the areas recently annexed and that further problems would exist if College Station is annexed. Director Baldwin told the Board that if College Station is annexed, it might be included in the Model Cities Program if the Department of Housing and Urban Development would allow it. Mr. John T. Meriwether, City Manager stated that Model Cities planning deadlines are near and that some action would have to occur soon. Director Baldwin then withdrew his motion to place the proposed Ordinance reading the regular meeting of the Board of Directors on September 15, 1969. After on second at next further discussion, Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - Director Dillaha - total 1; Absent - none. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. Ordinance No. 12,262:was then presented, entitled: A ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR PARTS AND REPAIR TO AN ALLIS- CHALMERS TRACTOR DOZER HD -16 -DP USED BY THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT; AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR SAID PARTSiAND REPAIR; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; ($5,834.55) which Ordinance was read the first time. Upon question by Director Baldwin, Mr. Curtis Woods, Director of the Sanitation Department stated that this tractor dozer is three years old and that to I I I III III September 2, 1969, Cont'd. I date $24,456.00 has been spent for repairs. Mr. Woods recommended that these repairs be made and that the City keep the machine until Spring. He said rental of a tractor -dozer would be expensive because _ the hourly rental rate is $15.00. Director Dillaha moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and-two-thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Dillaha that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded.by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time; and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors. Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes- none; I Absent - none. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,263, entitled -' AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND ABANDONING A CERTAIN ROADWAY SITUATED IN LOT 6, RIGGS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF A SUBSTITUTED EASEMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Mr. Wayne Owen, Attorney for,Thompson,'Inc.•recommended the passage of this Ordinance and the filing of a new easement over Lot 6, Riggs Addition -to the .City of Little Rock, providing access to the apartments owned by Little Rock University. Mr. Bruce T ;•Bullion, Attorney for Mr. Dickson Flake stated that'if the Court upholds the October 17, 1969 trial -now pending, the City will side with the University and the easement will be valid. Mr. Bullion opposed the passage of the proposed Ordinance. Mr. Phillip Lyon, representing the Little Rock University stated the University only wants a valid easement to their apartments. Director Baldwin then moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members -of the.Board of,Directors present, being 'seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and the Ordi- nance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director- Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in-number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of,Directors- elect. The Ordinance was rea& the -third and last time, and the Aye.and No vote was..taken upon..the question, Shall.the OrdinancelPass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen; Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha- and =Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed..- Ordinance No. 12,264 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 10,881, SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A POSITION . CLASSIFICATION FOR THE,CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, BY-REINSTATING THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT . POLICE CHIEF;.SETTING MONTHLY�SALARY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; ..__. which- Ordinance was read the first time. A brief discussion was held on the salaries of the Police - I Chief, and the proposed Assistant Chief of Police.to be.created•by -the passage:of this Ordinance. Director Baldwin stated there were some Departmental Assistants -whose salaries are higher than the salary of the Police Chief and the proposed salary of the Assistant Police Chief. He said he felt that due to responsibility of the Chief and Assistant Chief, both :these salaries.should be, higher., He suggested that- these.salaries be discussed later and that an amendment to the Ordinance could be - made later. Director',Baldwin then made a motion that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was III (III rll - September 2, 1969, Cont'd. made by Director Dillaha that the rules again-be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the , members of the Board of Directors - elect.- The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the I Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors,Boweni Baldwin Wimberl y,,Hurst, Bussey,.Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. The Emergency Section being Section 2 of Ordinance No. 12,264 was read, and adopted by the - following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly,'Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said Ordinance and Emergency was declared passed. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,252, entitled: I A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4,089, SAME BEING THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING OF APPLICATION FOR A GRANT TO ACQUIRE OPEN SPACE LAND; ESTIMATING THE COST OF ACQUIRING PROPERTY i INTERESTS AT $55,500; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Wakefield Park) which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Wimberly that the Resolution be adopted. This motion was seconded by Director Bussey and a roll call was had on the motion. The Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen; Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Resolution No. 4,253 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND PROVIDING FOR EXECUTION OF PROPOSED FIRST AMENDATORY CONTRACT FOR OPEN -SPACE PURPOSES BETWEEN THE CITY OF LITTLE ,ROCK, ARKANSAS, AND THE UNITED - STATES OF AMERICA; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the Resolution be adopted,:.. which motion was seconded by Director Bussey.• A roll call was had on the motion - and.the Resolution. ` was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total -7;; Noes - none; Absent - none. Resolution No. 4,254 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO R. E. BRIANS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; I which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes — Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, - Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. I Director Wimberly presented a Petition that had been signed and given to him by residents of the Oak Forest Area where a test is being conducted on the collection of garbage. These residents are opposed to putting their refuse in paper or plastic bags and placing on the curb for pickup. The experiment is being conducted-to determine if this method of garbage collection would provide quicker and more efficient.service. Upon motion of Director Bussey, seconded by Director Dillaha, the Petition was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. I There being no further..business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, the Board of Directors adjourned at 9:10 o'clock P. M. to meet again on Monday, September 15, 1969 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. ATTEST: 44/6-1 APPROVED: ?Mayor City Clerk III III 57 _ Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas September 15, 1969 - 7:30 P. M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Boyd presiding, and Jane Czech, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Absent - none. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Mayor Boyd. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on September 2, 1969 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Hurst, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,255, entitled: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE INTENT OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, TO SELL AND ISSUE AIRPORT REVENUE BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF UP TO $3,350,000; AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH CERTAIN BANKS AND INSURANCE COMPANIES CONCERNING THE SALE AND PURCHASE OF THE BONDS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. On August 27, 1969 the Board of Directors adopted Resolution No. 4,250 authorizing an Agreement with local banks to provide $1,600,000 for the financing of planned improve- ments at the Municipal Airport. Mr. Frederick Andres, Chairman of the Little Rock Airport Commission told the Board of Directors that an additional $1,750,000 is needed to insure the completion of the Airport Improvements. The adoption of this proposed Resolution authorizing an Agreement with certain Banks and Insurance Companies for the $1,750,000, together with the $1,600,000 provided for in the Agreement entered into on August 28, 1969, would provide the $3,350,000 needed to complete the proposed Airport Terminal. Upon question by Director Bowen, Mr. Andres stated that with these funds and the previous Bond Issue, the Airport Terminal can be constructed according to the original plans without cutting any portion of the facility, due to lack of funds. Mr. Carl Harris, a representative of the National Electrical Contractors Association was present and stated that Arkansas Power & Light Company had been asked to light the parking lot at the new terminal. He said that his group would challenge the construction contract in Court, if bids are not taken on the lighting of the parking lot. Mr. Robert Crisp, Manager of the Little Rock Municipal.Airport said no decision had been made on the lighting, but•that Arkansas Power & Light Company had:been =asked to furnish an' estimate. -After further i discussion;,motion was made by.,Director. Baldwin that the Resolution be.adopted;.which • motion'was seconded by:Director Bowen. •A roll call was:had onithe motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen,,Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst;..Bussey,. Dillaha:and.Mayor.Boyd- total 7; Noes - none; Absent —none. I The following Zoning Application as approved by the Planning Commission on September 4;.1969 was presented- Z -2067 - Petition from Acres,: Inc. by.Mr. W. S;. Mitchell;.President,. -to reclassify the 11600 Block�Maralynn Drive•(see Petition for long legal description) from "A" One- family District to "D" Apartment District for Tract 1 and "C" Two - family District for Tract 2. There being no protests presented to the reclassification .of.:the.above'described property as approved by the Planning Commission, an Ordinance to rezone.said.property was.placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,265) , I� u� _ September 15, 1969, Cont'd. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,265, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 11600 BLOCK MARALYNN ROAD IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Dillaha moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present,'being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Director Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; ,Absent - none. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. There was presented a Zoning Appeal (Z -2287) for Review before the Board of Directors from Otis E. Shelton, property.owner, on denial by the Little Rock Planning Commission on August 7, 1969 of a Petition to rezone the West 155.0 feet of the South 250.0 feet of Block 37, Sante Fe P.ark.Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas (10710 West Markham Street) from "A" One- family District to "F" Commercial District. Mayor Boyd then stated that the public hearing was now open as set for this time and place and extended the courtesy of the floor to any persons desiring to be heard. Mr. Wythe Walker and Mr. Wingfield Martin,"property owners, were present and requested the "F" Commercial Zoning for the construction of a service station. Mr. Walker stated that a service station exists on the-opposite corner of the intersection and to the West exists a commercial business; also, that West Markham Street is an arterial street with a 15,000 traffic count. Mr. Martin said he strongly felt the property should be zoned "F." Commercial because this intersection is more commercial than areas to the east and west. There being no protests presented, the Public Hearing was then declared closed and a proposed Ordinance to rezone 10710 West Markham Street to "F" Commercial District was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,266) r. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,266, entitled: , AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 10710 WEST MARKHAM STREET IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the-Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the .rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Baldwin Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - Director Bowen - total 1; Absent - none. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented a Petition from H. G. and Birdie M. Fausett, to vacate and close 29th Street (platted as Walsh Street) and the alleys lying between Blocks 47 and 48,.John Barrow Addition to the City of Little Rock, as filed in Plat Book 1, Page 55, in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Pulaski County, Arkansas. Attached to the Petition was a Plat showing the portion of the street and alleys to be closed, and a Certificate from Beach Abstract & Guaranty Company stating the last owners of Record. II II ' ' 59 September 15, 1969, Cont'd. (See Resolution No. 4,256, setting the date for Public Hearing on October 6,-1969) Resolution No. 41,256 was.presented, entitled: ' RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY ,OF, LITTLE -ROCK, ARKANSAS, SETTING THE DATE. OF.:. HEARING ON THE PETITION TO VACATE 29TH STREET (PLATTED.AS WALSH STREET).AND THE.ALLEYS LYING BETWEEN i BLOCKS 4.7 AND 48, JOHN BARROW'S ADDITION.TO.THE CITY OF_LITTLE,ROCK,.ARKANSAS,.AND TO QUITCLAIM TO . THE OWNERS OF SAID BLOCKS A 20 FOOT STRIP OF. GROUND ABUTTING SAID BLOCKS 47 AND 48, JOHN BARROW'S. ADDITION TO THE CITY OP LITTLE ROCK ON THE EAST SIDE THEREOF SHOWN ON THE PLAT AS AN EXTENSION.OF. POTTER. STREET; said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bussey that,the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote:. Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha. and Mayor -Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. I There was presented a Petition from Floyd.Noble, Robert P. Treadway,. et al.,, to. vacate and close a portion of Jane Street located between Block 9, Intercity Addition and Block 11, Henderson Subdivisio of Intercity Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, as filed in Plat Book No. 2, Page 137, in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Pulaski County, Arkansas. .Attached to the Petition was a Plat showing the portion.of Jane Street -to be closed, and a Certificate from Standard.Title Company stating the last owners of record. (See Resolution No. 4,257, setting the date for Public Hearing on October 6, 1969) -_ There was presented Resolution No..4,257, entitled:: .._ ... RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK,. ARKANSAS, SETTING•THE.DATE.OE HEARING ON THE PETITION TO VACATE,A-PORTION•OF.JANE- STREET LOCATED IN INTERCITY ADDITION.TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bussey that.the,Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by-Director-Baldwin. A roll call was -had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by, the following vote':.:Ayes - ;Directors:Bowen, Baldwin,. Wimberly, Hurst;-Bussey,-Dillaha and Mayor'Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. '-There was then presented Ordinance:No. 12,267, entitled: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF-DIRECTORS-OF---THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, ACCEPTING THE ANNEXATION OF PART OF THE SW14, NW -4, SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH, RANGE 13 WEST,'PULASKI COUNT -Y; ARKANSAS; -TO i THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; -AND FOR-OTHER PURPOSES;' (Re: Walnut Valley Subdivision) said Ordinance was1read the first time. Filed in connection therewith was a copy of 'the Pulaski County Court Order signed by the County-Judge approving said - annexation; dated July`15,'1969. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance as read be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members'of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or—more—of the members of'lthe'Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Upon motion of Director Bussey, seconded by Director Dillaha, and by' unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two-thirds-or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the�Ordinance was -read -the third and last time. The Aye and-No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result': Ayes - Directors Bowen,'Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total -7; Noes — none; Absent = none. Whereupon, the Ordinance was declared passed•. III II 466 September 15, 1969, Cont'd. Ordinance No. 12,268 was then presented, entitled. AN ORDINANCE AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF.SCRAMBLING.DEVICES.FOR:THE LITTLE.ROCK POLICE DEPARTMENT AND FOR REMODELING OF THE BAIRD BUILDING;.APPROPRIATING $16,490.00_FROM THE ' UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND; .APPROPRIATING $20,400.00 FROM THOSE FUNDS ALLOCATED.IN ORDINANCE 11,992; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Dillaha moved that the rules be. suspended and-.the, Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted. by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second -time. .Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be:placed on.third.and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote.of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read-the third and last time, and the Aye and No: vote was taken upon the question, Shall the.Ordinance Pass, the result.being.as.follows:,, Ayes. - Directors Bowen; Baldwin, Wimberly; Hurst, Bussey,i Dillaha and Mayor Boyd r .total .7; ..Noes - none;.,. . Absent - none. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,269,:entitled:: , r..., - ___ .: .,_:. , AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF FORTY -FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($45,000.00).FROM THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND FOR -PARKS TO BE USED .IN ACCORDANCE WITH :BUDGETED, - ITEMS. IN PROJECT,:76 -. HINDMAN PARK, PROJECT 91 - KANIS PARK, PROJECT 92 - ZOO; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance as read be placed on second reading,.which.motion.was seconded by Director.Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number.and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the.second time. Upon motion of Director Hurst, seconded by Director Wimberly, and by unanimous vote of the. members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or:more of the.members of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the:.question,,Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the, following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst,..Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, the Ordinance was declared passed. , Resolution No. 4,258 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION CHANGING THE NAME OF VALLEY COURT, A STREET IN McCLELLAN_SUBDIVISION,,TO OLD GLORY, COURT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Motion was•made by Director Bowen that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha_and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes,- none; Absent - none. Ordinance No. 12,270 was then presented, entitled:. - AN ORDINANCE CONDEMNING A CERTAIN PARCEL_OF,REAL PROPERTY LOCATED,IN PULASKI COUNTY „ ARKANSAS, TO BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING,AND PROVIDING AN:EASEMENT ACROSS_ SAID.PROPERTY,FOR THE,USE AND BENEFIT OF THE.LITTLE ROCK PORT INDUSTRIAL,PARK;SANITARY SEWER_SYSTEM;,DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY, TO BRING CONDEMNATION.PROCEEDINGS AGAINST,SAID PARCEL OF,REAL PROPERTY ;,AND_FOR,OTHER.PURPOSES; (Property owned by Mrs. Mary Fletcher), said Ordinance was read the first time. ,,Director Baldwin moved that the xules be suspended,and. the., Ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Upon motion of Director Hurst, seconded by Director Dillaha, and by unanimous vote of the members of the II II I�I itR September 15, 1969, Cont'd. Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. Resolution No. 4,259 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE APPLICATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR FINANCIAL AID UNDER THE INTERIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PURSUANT TO SECTION VII OF THE HOUSING ACT OF 1968 AS A MEANS OF FINANCING AN EARLY IMPACT PROGRAM IN THE MODEL CITIES,NEIGHBORHOOD; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded -by Director Bussey. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following -vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Ordinance No. 12,271 was presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION (2) OF ARTICLE III, SECTION 1B OF ORDINANCE NO. 10,881, SAME ' BEING AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, BY ESTABLISHING A CLASSIFICATION OF INSPECTOR IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; Said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Wimberly made a motion that the Ordinance be amended to include the Emergency Clause. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst,,Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Director Baldwin then made a motion that the Ordinance, as amended, be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in.number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the secon time, as amended. Upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Di- rector Hurst, and,by unanimous vote of the members of the Board.of Directors present, being seven in.number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question„ Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey,.Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. The Emergency Section being Section 3 of Ordinance No. 12,2,71 was read, and adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - .Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said Ordinance and Emergency was declared passed. Director Baldwin introduced Mr. Steve Sanders of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D. C. Mr. Sanders commended the Board of Directors for their participation in the Model Cities Program, stating that Little Rock has a very unique situation. He also, pointed out some of the problems in the future, relative to the Model Cities Program. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting,.upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, the Board of Directors adjourned at 8:35 o'clock P. M. to meet again on Monday, October. 6, 1969 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. ATTEST: / APPROVED: i City Clerk Mayor II Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas September 22, 1969 - 7:30 P. M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in Special Session upon call by Mayor Haco Boyd, with the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Hurst, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Absent - Director Baldwin - total 1. The Waiver of Notice of Special Meeting as filed in the Office of the City Clerk on September 22, 1969, was presented as follows: "WAIVER OF NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS Notice of Special Meeting of Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock called for 7:30 P. M. on Monday, September 22, 1969, for the purpose, among other things, of considering an ordinance condemning certain parcels of property for a sewer line necessary for the development of the Little Rock Port Authority and its Industrial Park, is hereby waived. /S/ Haco Boyd Joseph B. Hurst George E. Wimberly E. A. Bowen Theo A. Dillaha, Jr. Charles Bussey" ' There being a quorum - present and'it being so announced, the following proceedings were had:' Ordinance No. 12,272 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE CONDEMNING CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS,-TO'" BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF•ESTABLISHING AND PROVIDING'AN EASEMENT ACROSS.SAID•PROPERTY FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF THE LITTLE ROCK PORT INDUSTRIAL PARK SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO BRING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST SAID PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY; AND-FOR'OTHER,PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first'-time". - Director Bowen moved that the -rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading:' This motion was seconded by Director Dillaha, and was adopted by unanimous votel'of the members -of the Board -of Directors present, being six in number and'two- thirds" or more of the members of the'Board of Directors- elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and" final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by'undnimous Vote of''the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or'more-of the members - of the Board of Directors- elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - none; 'Absent- Director Baldwin - total 1. Whereupon, said'Ordinance was declared passed: There being no further business presented,or to come- before the meeting, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Bussey, the Board of Directors adjourned at 7:40 o'clock P; M. to meet again in regular session on Monday, October 6, 1969, at 7:30 o'clock P. M. ATTEST: C{/j?�(/ APPROVED: City Clerk Mayor r. L..r Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas October 6, 1969 - 7:30 P. M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Boyd presiding, and Jane Czech, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin,Wimberly, Bussey and Dillaha - total 5; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation.was given by Mayor Boyd. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on September 15, 1969 and the special meeting held on September 22, 1969 were dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Dillaha, seconded by Director Bussey, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The following Zoning Application as approved by the Planning Commission on September 4, 1969 was presented; Z -2301 - Petition from Danny Thomas, Agent, to reclassify Lots 7, 8 and 9, Block 2, Ruebel & Leymer Addition to the City of Little Rock; Arkansas (5516 West 33rd Street) from "B" Residence District to "I" Light Industrial District. There being no protests presented to the reclassification of the above described property as approved by the Planning Commission, an Ordinance to rezone said property was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,273) There was.presented Ordinance No. 12,273, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 5516 WEST.33RD STREET IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS„ AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time.. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading.. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was•read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third.and last time, and the.,Aye and No.vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: .,Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. - Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared - passed. . . i.. There was again presented the Petition from H. G. & Birdie Fausett, by Mr. Brooks Bradley., Attorney, representing,themselves to be the only abutting propertyrowners to 29th Street (platted.as Walsh,Street) and the alleys lying,between Blocks 47 and 48, John Barrow Addition to the City of Little Rock, asking the Board of Directors of the City of•Little Rock, Arkansas to vacate;and.close the above described street-and-alleys and to convey to them by quitclaim deed;.the 20 foot strip of ground abutting the East side of said Blocks 47 and 48, John Barrow Addition to the City of Little.Rock, Arkansas, under authority given in Section 19 -2304 Arkansas Statutes 1947, Annotated. Public Hearing on the Petition had been set for this time and by Resolution No..4,256 the Board place of of.Directors; andiit was stated that notice thereof had been duly published on September 17, 1969 and September 24, 1969, advising all persons interested to appear and they would be heard thereon. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard at this time. There being no protests to the Petition, the Public Hearing was declared closed and October 6. 1969. Cont'd. Ordinance to close said street and alleys as described above was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,274) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,274, entitled: I , ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, VACATING AND ABANDONING AND CLOSING 29TH STREET AND THE ALLEYS LYING BETWEEN BLOCKS 47 AND 48,.JOHN BARROW'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE-BY QUIT -CLAIM DEED OF THE 20 FOOT STRIP OF GROUND LYING TO THE EAST OF AND ABUTTING SAID BLOCKS 47 AND 48, JOHN BARROW'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Dillaha that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye ' and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. Said Ordinance was then declared passed. There was again presented the Petition from Floyd Noble, Robert P. Treadway, et al, representing themselves to be the abutting property owners to that portion of Jane Street between Lots 7 and 12, Block 9, the Intercity Addition, and Lot 13, Henderson Division of Intercity Addition, and all of Block 11, except North 200' of Block 11, Intercity Addition, asking the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas to vacate and close the above described street. Public Hearing on the Petition had been set for this time and place by Resolution No. 4,257 of the Board of Directors; and it was stated that notice thereof had been duly published on September 17, 1969 and September 24, 1969, advisi all persons interested to appear and they would be heard thereon. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard at this time. There being no protests to the Petition, the Public Hearing was declared closed and Ordinance to close said Street.as described above was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,275) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,275, entitled: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, VACATING AND CLOSING A PORTION OF JANE STREET LOCATED IN INTERCITY ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Dillaha, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Moti was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the membe of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. t IIII "�J October 6, 1969, Cont'd. I Recently the Department of Community Development installed "No Parking - 7:00 A. M. to 9:00 A. M." Signs on the south side of Lee Avenue from Spruce to Elm Streets. Lee Avenue is a narrow, two lane street and meeting a car creates a traffic hazard with cars parked along one side of the street. A group of residents in this area was present and requested that the signs be removed and that parking be permitted during these hours. Dr. John Peters told the Board that this area is a speedway and the only way to reduce the speed is to allow parking. Mr. Richard S. Vaughan stated that with parking removed, the street will be more dangerous for school children. Colonel John E. Buxton pointed out that the residents were interested in making this area as safe as possible, and in his opinion, the only thing that slows traffic down is parking. Director Baldwin stated that he felt the street was safer for children with "no parking" since the street is so narrow and children often cross the street between parked cars. Mr. Don Venhaus, Director of Community Development explained that the entire Lee Avenue area will be under study by the Planning Commission soon and that the Community Development Department has the authority to do what is necessary for the safety of all citizens. Mr. Joseph C. Kemp, City ,. Attorney stated that parking on the south side-of Lee Avenue from Spruce to Elm Streets between the hours of 7:00 A. M. to 9:00 A. M. has been removed by the Staff as.explained at the Agenda Meeting on ' Wednesday, October 1, 1969. Ordinance No. 12,276 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, OF THE NORTH ONE -HALF (N�) NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW'k) SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE;4), SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST; (Re: the new site for the City Materials Yard) said Ordinance was read the first time. Filed in connection therewith was a copy of the Pulaski County Court Order signed by the County Judge approving said annexation, dated August 12, 1969. Director Bussey moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance as read be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors elect. The ordinance was read the second time. Upon motion of Director Bussey, seconded by Director Baldwin, and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. Whereupon, the Ordinance was declared passed. The Comparative Statement of Income Account of the Little Rock Municipal Water Works for the month of August, 1969 was presented, and upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, said Statement of Income Account was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. Resolution No. 4,260 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR VARIOUS ITEMS TO BE USED BY THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Power Sweeper for Parks Department and Sign Blanks and Posts for Traffic Department) said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd.- total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,277, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $266.42 FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE 4 II I , October 6, 1969, Cont'd. ROCK REPRESENTATIVES TO THE NATIONAL PUBLIC LINKS GOLF TOURNAMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen stated that he was not opposed to the annual reimbursement of these expenses, but felt that the amount involved should be presented to the Board before the tournament, rather than the representatives attend, then send a statement for the reimburse - went of expenses. Mr. John T. Meriwether, City Manager recommended that this annual item of expense be included in the Annual Budget. Director Dillaha then moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Moti was made by Director Dillaha that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. Ordinance No. 12,278 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE RATE OF TAXATION OF PROPERTY FOR.CITY PURPOSES FOR THE YEAR 1969 FOR VARIOUS FUNDS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Wimberly moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted i by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1 The Emergency Section being Section 3 of Ordinance No. 12,278 was -read, and adopted by the follow- ing roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6 Noes - -none; Absent,— Director Hurst - total 1 passed. Whereupon, said Ordinance and Emergency was declared Resolution No. 4,261 was then presented clarifying the agreement with banks and insurance companies relative to airport financing: BE IT RESOLVED By the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas: Section 1. That the action of the City Manager in writing a letter clarifying Paragraph 1 of that certain Agreement entered into as of August 28, 1969, between the City of Little Rock, Arkansas and the participating banks specified therein, as supplemented by that certain Agreement entered into as of September 15, 1969, between the City of Little Rock, Arkansas and the participating institutions specified therein, to set forth the intended meaning of Paragraph 1 of each Agreement (a copy of which letter is attached hereto and made a part hereof) is hereby authorized, approved and ratified. The intended meaning and the interpretation that the Agreements are to have is that the Airport Revenue Bonds for the interim financing -(referred to in Paragraph 1 of the Agreements) will be issued with a maturity date of on or about July, 1972 so that the commitment of the participating I� 1 w October 6, 1969, Cont'd. institutions for the permanent bonds would expire on that date (on or about July, 1972) but in order to take care of the usual contingencies, the interim bonds must have a maturity date no later.than December 31, 1972, so that the participating institutions' commitment for the permanent bonds will expi no later than December 31, 1972. e Section 2. The City Manager is authorized to furnish a copy of this Resolution to any party to the Agreements who so request, it being the intention of this Resolution and of the interpretative letter authorized -in Section 1 hereof that the August 28, 1969 Agreement and the - September 15, 1969 Agreement be interpreted and construed-in accordance with the provisions of the interpretative letter' and this Resolution to the same extent as though those Agreements were rewritten and re- executed with the interpretative provisions incorporated therein. "Re: Airport Revenue Bond Agreement dated August 28, 1969, as supplemented by Agreement dated September 15, 1969 Dear Sir: 6 A question has arisen concerning the intention of the parties to the Agreement entered into as of August 28, 1969, between the City of Little Rock, Arkansas and the participating banks specified, as supplemented by the Agreement entered into as of September 15, 1969, between the City of Little Rock, Arkansas and the participating institutions specified therein, as to the period that the commitments of the participating institutions to purchase Airport Revenue Bonds will be outstanding. This letter is being written pursuant to the express authority of the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, and this procedure is being followed to clarify the provisi6ns,of the Agreements, as to their proper interpretation in this respect, without the necessity of redrafting and re- execution -by all concerned. You are advised that the intended meaning and the interpretation that the Agreements are to have is that the Airport Revenue Bonds for the interim financing (referred to in Paragraph 1 of the Agreements) will be issued with a maturity date of on or about July, 1972 so that the commitment of the participati institutions for the permanent bonds would expire on that date (on or about July; 1972) but in order to take care of the usual contingencies, the interim bonds must have a maturity date no later than December 31, 19.72, so that the participating institutions' commitment for the permanent bonds will expire no later than December 31, 1972, to the same extent as though those Agreements were rewritten and re- executed with the above interpretative provisions incorporated therein. Yours very truly, John T. Meriwether City Manager" which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had'on the motion and the.Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey,.Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1 There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,279, entitled: .AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING TWENTY, FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000.00).,FROM THE..UNEXPENDED.BALANCE IN-THE STREET FUND TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE.CONSTRUCTION.OF STREETS.IN.THE COLISEUM,URBAN,RENEWAL PROJECT AS PART OF A COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE,HOUSING AUTHORITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director.Dillaha moved that the rules be suspended and.the. Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bussey,.and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors,present, being six in.number: and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Upon motion of Director Wimberly, seconded by Director Bussey, and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of. Directors - elect, the.rules were.again suspended and the Ordinance was.read the.•third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - none;, Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. rA 46 October 6, 1969, Cont'd. Resolution No. 4,262 was then presented, entitled: A'RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LITTLE ROCK PORT AUTHORITY, AN AGENT OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK AN "OPTION AND AGREEMENT" AND AN "AGREEMENT TO ENTER INTO OPTION" WITH OUACHITA MARINE AND INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION; said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. There was presented Resolution No. 4,263, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION TO CERTAIN LANDS BEING SITUATED NEAR THE MARKHAM STREET INTERCHANGE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full.. Motion was made by Director Wimberly that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. , Resolution No. 4,264 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, APPROVING PARTICIPATIO OF THE CITY IN AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT AND IN CONNECTION THEREWITH MEMBERSHIP IN METROPLAN, A CORPORATION NOT FOR PROFIT, WITH PULASKI COUNTY, THE CITIES OF NORTH LITTLE ROCK, JACKSONVILLE, SHERWOOD, CAMMACK VILLAGE, BENTON, BRYANT AND ALEXANDER, AND OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES IN CENTRAL ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. There was presented Resolution No. 4,265, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, I ARKANSAS, TO EXECUTE AN EASEMENT AND RIGHT -OF -WAY TO ARKANSAS POWER & LIGHT COMPANY, GRANTING ARKANSAS ' POWER & LIGHT COMPANY AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT AND MAINTAIN ELECTRIC FACILITIES ON AND UNDER CERTAIN LANDS BELONGING TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, TO SERVE THE LITTLE ROCK PORT AUTHORITY; said Resolution was read in full. Director Wimberly made a motion that the Resolution be adopted and Director Baldwin seconded the motion. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. Resolution No. 4,266 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION ADOPTING SCHEDULES FOR RELOCATION PAYMENTS AND FOR AVERAGE ANNUAL GROSS RENTALS OF STANDARD HOUSING APPLICABLE TO DISPLACED FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly,. Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. II II ii October 6, 1969, Cont'd. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,280, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXERCISE A REAL ESTATE OPTION GIVEN THE CITY BY LUTHER JOHNSON AND NAOMI JOHNSON, HIS WIFE, TO CERTAIN LANDS NECESSARY TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF WAKEFIELD VILLAGE PARK; APPROPRIATING TWENTY NINE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED.DOLLARS ($29,400.00) FROM THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND FOR PARKS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Hussey moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time.. Motion was made.by Director Bussey that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - none; Absent.- ' Director Hurst - total 1. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. _ Ordinance No. 12,281 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION OF "RECRUITER" PROVIDING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES THEREFOR; AUTHORIZING SALARY FOR SAID POSITION; AMENDING IN PART ORDINANCE NO. 10,881; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - none;., ' Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. Mr. John T. Meriwether, City Manager advised the Board of Directors that he had received notice of cancellation of the City's liability insurance from Hartford Insurance Company due to the frequency of minor accidents. The City could obtain a thirty day binder for the City's liability insurance or place the policy with a company on a year's basis. Mr. Jack Murphy, Director of Finance stated that a decision concerning the Binder could be reached by Wednesday. Director Baldwin recommended that the City invite all companies to come in and inspect our Safety Program to determine.if it,is satisfactory. He further stated that Little Rock is not unique in this situation; that other municipalities, county and state governments are experiencing the same problem. Mr. E. C. Benton of Benton & Owens, Inc., Insurance told the Board that with the Safety Program and just a little effort, he feels that someone will come up with an equitable bid. Mayor Boyd then recommended that the Board of Directors recess until Wednesday when the City Manager will have something definite on new liability insurance coverage for • the City. Mr. John T. Meriwether, City Manager informed the Board of Directors that an auditing firm had not been employed to audit the City's records for the year 1970. Director Bowen made a motion that the firm of Russell Brown & Company be employed to audit City records for the next three years. This motion was.seconded by Director Baldwin and was adopted by unanimous voice vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. i Fir 4'7 ! 1 October 6, 1969, Cont'd. I s, Resolution No. 4,267 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MR. NOLAND BLASS, JR., MR. DUDLEY DOWELL, MRS. BOOKER WORTHEN, MR. DAVE GRUNDFEST, JR., AND MR. ROBERT'DOUBLEDAY TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER FOR FOUR YEAR TERMS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha. 'A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution i was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,268, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MR. WILLIAM H. McLEAN TO A TERM ON THE AIRPORT COMMISSION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. There being no further business or to come before the meeting,'upon Director , presented motion of Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, the Board of.Directors recessed at 8:55 o'clock P. M. subject to call on Wednesday, October 8, 1969 for the purpose of obtaining liability insurance for the City of Little Rock. ATTEST: APPROVED: v ?Mayor City Clerk J I II III II _ a Board of Directors' Chamber I Little Rock, Arkansas ' October 7, 1969 - 5:00 P. M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in reconvened session from October 6, 1969, with the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Bussey-and Dillaha - total 4; Absent - Mayor Boyd, Assistant Mayor Baldwin and Director Hurst - total 3.- " In the absence of Mayor Boyd and Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Director•Wimberly was elected to serve as Chairman, upon motion by Director Bowen and seconded by Director Bussey. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: Mr. John T. Meriwether, City Manager stated that he had received cancellation notice on the City's vehicle liability insurance effective at 12:01 A. M., October 8, 1969, therefore it was necessary to reconvene before Wednesday, October 8, 1969. Mr. Meriwether explained that the State Law requires-the City to have liability insurance coverage and that he had received the following proposals: ' 1:= 7F.rom;East,.:Cashion' &.East, underwritten by Employers Commercial= Union "Group: Basic limits with a $500 deductible applying to property damage claims for the City's fleet of automobiles. The premium would be $39,183 (Manual plus'125% experience debit) and is contingent on the City putting into effect a workable Safety Program in all departments. 2. From East, Cashion & East, underwritten by Employers Commercial Union Group: An alternate proposal - "Procural the City writing a letter outlining the City's intent not to place the automobile liability out for bid during the next two years, annual premium of $35,923 (Manual plus 15% experience debit). This would provide basic limits with a $500 Property Damage Deductible." 3. From Benton & Owens, Inc., underwritten by National Indemnity Company of Omaha, Nebraska. ($500 Deductible Property Damage) "We propose to write this coverage effective October 8, for an annual maximum premium of $47,936.00. or we offer a 30 -day binder for a premium of $9,108.00; and if this Company is selected as the carrier, the binder premium would be returned in full and the policy backdated to October 8, 1969." After further discussion, Mr. Meriwether recommended that the bid of East, Cashion & East with an annual premium of $39,183 be accepted and that competitive bidding be waived. Resolution No. 4,269 was then presented, entitled: AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE ON THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK'S ROLLING STOCK; WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Bid awarded to East, Cashion & East - Annual Premium $39,183.00) said Resolution was read in full. Director Bussey made a motion that the Resolution be adopted and . Director Dillaha seconded the motion. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Bussey and Dillaha - total 4; Noes - none; Absent - Mayor Boyd, Assistant Mayor Baldwin and Director Hurst - total 3. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Bussey, the Board of Directors adjourned at 5:45 o'clock P. M. to meet again on Monday, October 20, 1969 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. ATTEST: PW �.r APPROVED: t( City Clerk Chairman i I II II 4'7 �I Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas October 20, 1969 - 7:30 P. M. , The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Boyd presiding, and Jane Czech, City. Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 5; Absent - Director Wimberly - total 1. I There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was -given by.Mayor Boyd. The reading of the minutes of the Previous Meeting held on October 6, 1969 and the Reconvened Meeting held on October 7, 1969 were dispensed with and said minutes were approved -as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Bussey, seconded by Director Dillaha, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. Director Wimberly was enrolled. Mayor Haco Boyd presented a,plaque to former Police Chief R. E. Brians in recognition of his 27 , years of service with the Police Department; the last six years being served as Police Chief. The words contained in Resolution No. 4,254, adopted by the Board of Directors on September 2, 1969 were inscribed on the plaque. The following Zoning Application as approved by the Planning Commission on October 2, 1969 was presented: I Z -2311 - Petition from William L. Griffin, to reclassify the West 150 feet of Lots 1, 2 & 3, Block 23, Fulton's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas (2301 Broadway) from "E -1" Quiet Business District to "F" Commercial District. There being no protests presented to -the reclassification of the above described property as approved by the Planning Commission, an Ordinance to rezone said property was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,282) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,282,.entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 2301 BROADWAY IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION , 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR.OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two-third$ or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the-rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. The following Zoning Application as approved by the Planning Commission on October 2, 1969 was presented: Z -2305 - Petition from G. W. Bowers and Evelyn C. Dobbs, by Lester and Shults, their Attorneys, to reclassify Lots 5, 6 & 7, Block 26, Lincoln Park Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas (5918 Lee Street) from "A" One- family District to "E -1" Quiet Business District. IIIN October 20, 1969, Cont'd. A group of property owners from Lee and Woodlawn Avenues were present to protest this rezoning. ' Mrs. Mildred White,'5900 Lee Avenue spoke for the group and set out the reasons for their opposition; that "E -1" Quiet Business would destroy the character of this desirable residential area by lowering property values; Lee Avenue is narrow and now carries heavy traffic and the added congestion would be undesirable in a residential neighborhood and that they object to speculators and self- interest groups "taking over" their residential area. Director Bowen stated that in his opinion, a doctor's office wou be more desirable than an apartment for this tract. Director Baldwin said that he had been informed by two property owners that they prefer "E-I" Quiet Business Zoning at this location. Mrs. White further stated that the property owners object to any zoning other than residential-and requested the removal of "D" Apartment Zoning from the study being made of the adjoining area. Mr. Don Venhaus, Director of the Department of Community Development said he would like to point out that every view that has been taken of this area in the past has included the concept of separating uses at some point and obviously - -.Nu r %-H,; i I ,, r it is always very awkward'in determining how much of an area is going to be changed from a single - family classification to another classification. "I would not want to hold out any false hopes to residents in the area that we are going to come in with any kind of sweeping change that would extend the boundary of non- single - family zoning greatly beyond what they are at the present time. If we proceeded on the kind of logic that argues that where you have one kind of use you have to zone the property adjacent to it to a similar classification. Obviously you could not find a termination place to separate-single - family from either multi - family classification or an office or professional classification. I think it ought to be pointed out at this time that there are no definitives - georgraphic or "as built" factors in this area which provide this ready separation. We are going to have to maintain some kind of a division line here in their neighborhood between single - family uses and multi - family or professional office''uses.' After further discussion, an Ordinance to rezone said property was placed on first read.' (See Ordinance No. 12,283) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,283, entitled: - AN_ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 5918 LEE STREET-IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the ' Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted b unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion wa made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Noes - Mayor Boyd - total 1; Absent - None. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. There was presented a Zoning Appeal for Review before the Board of Directors from William V. Richar for Arkansas Episcopal Church, the property owner (Z -2283) of action taken by the Little Rock Planning Commission on October 2, 1969 in again denying the reclassification of the 4800'Block of Young -Road (see petition for lengthy legal description) from "A" One- family District to "E -1" Quiet Business and "D" Apartment Districts. This zoning request was first denied by the Planning Commission on June 5, 196 and a public hearing was held on Appeal at the Board of Directors Meeting on August 4, 1969 and referred back to the Planning Commission for further study. On October 2, 1969, the Planning Commission again denied this zoning request as stated above. Director Baldwin moved that a public re- hearing be set 4'711 II October 20, 1969, Cont'd. before the Board of Directors on the Zoning Appeal for Monday, November 3, 1969 in the Board of Directors' Chamber, City Hall, at 7:30 o'clock P. M. This motion was seconded by Director Wimberly and was adopted by unanimous voice vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. ' A request was presented from Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church on whether or not the City intends to purchase a small tract of land included in the Master Parks Plan, owned by the Church and Southern Investment Company. The tract in question is north of Hollingsworth Courts and infringes on a site designated by the City as a riverfront park for the East End and is located in the Model Cities Area. Mr. Charles Brown, representing the Church stated that the Church and Southern Investment Company own the five or six acre tract and would like to sell it to Massman Construction Company. Since the land is included in the Master Parks Plan, it cannot be developed unless the City deletes it.from the Plan. i The land owner must request a building permit; if the City does not grant the permit, the property owner may ask for a waiver of the Plan. Then the City has sixty days to decide whether or not to purchase the land. Director Bussey said he was opposed to the request if it would mean heavy trucks using residential streets in the East End. Director Baldwin stated the proposed use would bring gravel trucks right through a residential area, and Director Bowen said he wanted assurance that no trucks would use the residential area. Mr. Dick Vroman, a real estate agent, said he could not commit his client on ' that point. Mr. Charles Brown, representing the Church, told the Board that indications were that Model Cities funds might be cut by the Federal Government, if the land is to be purchased from Model Cities funds. City Manager John T. Meriwether said that every indication from Washington was that Model Cities funds will not be cut and that the prospects of purchasing this land through Model Cities are excellent. Mr. Don Venhaus, Director of Community Development urged that no action be taken upon the request until the Model Cities Land Use Plan is adopted and the Planning Commission has studied it. After further discussion, motion was made by Director Bowen, seconded by Director Hurst that no action be taken on this request tonight. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote of the members of the Board of Directors. A request from the Arkansas State Board of Health was presented, requesting the City of Little Rock to extend inspection services of the Plumbing Inspector outside the city limits wherever the Little Rock City Water System serves population groups. Mr. Don Venhaus, Director of Community Development was requested to work with the Water Company in accomplishing these inspections and Director Hurst made a motion that the request from the State Health Department be acknowledged. This motion was seconded by ' Director Dillaha and carried by unanimous voice vote of the members of the Board of Directors. There was presented Resolution No. 4,270, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CERTAIN CONTRACT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK IN RELATION TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF HINDMAN PARK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; f said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Resolution No. 4,271 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MR. MARTIN BORCHERT TO SERVE AN EIGHT (8) YEAR TERM ON THE LITTLE ROCK WATER COMMISSION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the Resolution be adopted, ' which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - none. IIII II I II 7 October 20. 1969, Cont'd. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Bussey, the Board of Directors recessed at 8:45 o'clock P. M. subject to call by the Mayor. ATTEST: (,�� APPROVED: City Clerk Mayor . -11 I oil fl Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas October 22, 1969 - 2:00 P. M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in reconvened session from October 20, 1969, with the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Hussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Absent - None. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: There was presented Ordinance No. 12,284, entitled: AN ORDINANCE LEVYING A PRIVILEGE TAX UPON THE LITTLE ROCK MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS, AUTHORIZING PASSING ON SAID TAX TO RESIDENT WATER CONSUMERS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; said Ordinance was read the first time. At this time, Mr. John T. Meriwether, City Manager stated that the increased franchise taxes being proposed by Ordinances today upon the utility companies, was not the most desirable means of obtaining needed revenue necessary to retain personnel, attract new personnel, improve declining City Services and allow the City to compete with private industry for personnel, but was the only source of revenue available to the City at this time. After brief discussion,-Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or -more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Hussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. The Emergency Section being Section 5 of Ordinance No. 12,284 was read, and adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Hussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None passed. Whereupon, said Ordinance and Emergency was declared Ordinance No. 12,.285 was then presented entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING IN PART SECTION 1 AND 2 OF ORDINANCE NO. 11,366. TO PROVIDE FOR LEVYING ADDITIONAL PRIVILEGE TAX TO BE PAID BY ARKANSAS LOUISIANA GAS COMPANY FOR.THE -YEAR 1969 AND THE YEAR 1970; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time. Mr. Ray Thornton of the Arkansas Louisiana Gas Company urged that increased money made available to the City be used wisely to provide services that are needed. He further stated that he felt this was a "Regressive Tax Program" unfair to small householders because the large increases will be paid only by-the domestic and commercial users of gas and not by industrial users. Mr. John T. Meriwether, City Manager agreed with the regressive nature of the increased tax, but again stated it was the best formula that could be arrived at for obtaining the necessary funds for the efficient operation of the City. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Dillaha, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and the.Ordi- nance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopte October 22 1969, Cont'd. by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. The Emergency Section being Section 5 of Ordinance No. 12,285 was read, and adopted by the followin; roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Whereupon, said Ordinance and Emergency was declared passed. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,286; entitled: AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND IMPOSING THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF FEES, CHARGES AND SPECIAL TAXES TO BE PAID TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, BY ARKANSAS POWER & LIGHT COMPANY AND THE METHOD OF PAYMENT THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Mr. William McCollam of the Arkansas Power & Light Company told the Board of Directors that his company is in sympathy with the needs of the City, but that AP &L is concerned about the magnitude of the increase. He said AP &L had tried to keep power costs low, but did not know how long it would be able to "hold the line." He urged that this increase be used as a temporary solution and should be withdrawn if more revenue sources are obtained from the General Assembl He further stated that his company is in accord with an amendment to be presented by the Telephone Company to amend the tax ordinances to specify that the increases were only temporary. Director Bowen then moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance' 1111111 Ordinance No. 12,287 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING IN PART SECTIONS 2 AND 3 OF ORDINANCE NO. 11,345 TO PROVIDE FOR LEVYING ADDITIONAL PRIVILEGE TAXES TO BE PAID BY SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY FOR THE YEAR 1969 AND THE YEAR 1970; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Mr. James Bailey of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company said th tax was a 400 per cent increase for the Telephone Company and urged the Board'of Directors to specify that it was only temporary, noting that the Federal Government had said the 1944 Excise Tax was a temporary tax. Mr. Bailey then asked that the additional sentence:be added to Section 5 of the proposed Ordinance: "It is further found and declared by the Board of Directors that the additional tax provided ' for by this Ordinance is intended to be temporary in nature and that the Board of Directors intends to eliminate such tax if the City is empowered by the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas to impose a sales, income, or payroll tax upon persons residing or working within the corporate limits of the City or if the City receives through the State, a portion of any sales, income or payroll tax, hereinafter imposed by the State." After discussion, Director Bowen recommended that Mr. John T. Meriwether, City was.read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordi Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes.- Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd' - ',total 7; ,Noes - None; Absent - None. ,The Emergency Section being Section 4 of Ordinance No. 12,286 was read, and adopted by the follo roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and'Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Whereupon, said Ordinance and Emergency was declared passed. 1111111 Ordinance No. 12,287 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING IN PART SECTIONS 2 AND 3 OF ORDINANCE NO. 11,345 TO PROVIDE FOR LEVYING ADDITIONAL PRIVILEGE TAXES TO BE PAID BY SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY FOR THE YEAR 1969 AND THE YEAR 1970; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Mr. James Bailey of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company said th tax was a 400 per cent increase for the Telephone Company and urged the Board'of Directors to specify that it was only temporary, noting that the Federal Government had said the 1944 Excise Tax was a temporary tax. Mr. Bailey then asked that the additional sentence:be added to Section 5 of the proposed Ordinance: "It is further found and declared by the Board of Directors that the additional tax provided ' for by this Ordinance is intended to be temporary in nature and that the Board of Directors intends to eliminate such tax if the City is empowered by the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas to impose a sales, income, or payroll tax upon persons residing or working within the corporate limits of the City or if the City receives through the State, a portion of any sales, income or payroll tax, hereinafter imposed by the State." After discussion, Director Bowen recommended that Mr. John T. Meriwether, City H October 22, 1969, Cont'd. Manager and Mr. Joseph C. Kemp, City Attorney work out some kind of amendment for the four proposed Ordinances to include a temporary clause. Director Bowen.then moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be place on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. The Emergency Section being Section 5 of Ordinance No. 12,287 was read, and adopted by the follow- ing roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Whereupon, said Ordinance and Emergency was declared passed. Resolution No. 4,272 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MR. LAWSON DELONY, JR. TO A FIVE YEAR TERM ON THE LITTLE ROCK HOUSING AUTHORITY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Filed in connection was the Certificate of Appointment and Certificates of the Mayor and City Clerk) said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors..Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Wimberly, the Board of Directors adjourned at 3:00 o'clock P. M. to meet again in regular session on November 3, 1969 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. ATTEST: City Clerk n42101 AM 1 71 1 Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas November 3, 1969 - 7:30 P. M. The.Board..of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor. Boyd presiding, and Jane Czech, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey and Dillaha - total 5; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. There being a quorum present and..it. being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Mayor Boyd. The reading of the minutes of the_Previous Meeting held on October 20, 1969 and the Reconvened Meeting held on October 22, 1969 were dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by. Director Hussey, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of.Directors,present., The members of the Mayor's Youth Council were present and Director Charles Bussey presented a,;,. sketch and proposal for the construction of a recreational complex in War Memorial Park at an estimated .cost;of $900,000 to $1,250,000; these funds to be obtained by contributions from citizens and Federal funds. Director Bussey presented four of the members who spoke to the Board of.,Directors and outlined the great need for this facility in Little Rock. He then requested that the City Manager and his staff, and the Director of Parks and Recreation and his staff, make a study of this proposed project to deter- mine if this facility can be accomplished without City funds. Director Baldwin then stated that he recognized the recreational needs of young people and that he.is for the youth, but this matter was not on the Agenda for November 3rd and therefore, he was against anything requiring a vote that was_,not placed on this Agenda. Director Bowen then recommended that the matter be studied and that along with the feasibility of the project, the staffing and maintenance also be studied. Upon question by Mayor Boyd, City Manager John T. Meriwether stated that the study of this proposed project could be started at once. Director Hurst was enrolled. There was presented a Zoning Appeal for Review before the Board of Directors (Z -2283) from Mr. William V. Richards for Arkansas Episcopal Church, the property.owner, on.denial,by the Little Rock Planning Commission on October 2, 1969 of a Petition to rezone the 4800 Block of Young Road .(see petitio for.lengthy legal description) from "A" One- family District to "E -1" Quiet Business and "D" Apartment Districts,.after a Development Plan was submitted. This zoning request was first.denied bylthe Planning Commission on June 5, 1969 and a public hearing was held on Appeal at the Board of,Directors Meeting on August 4, 1969 and referred back to the Planning Commission for further study and submission of a Development Plan. On October 2, 1969,.,the Planning Commission again denied this zoning as stated above. Mayor Boyd then stated that the public hearing was now open as set for this time and place and extended the courtesy of the floor to any persons desiring to be heard. Mr. William V. Richards, the petitioner, presented the proposed Development Plan to the Board of Directors consisting of a sixty -four unit apartment complex and an office building for the smaller tract. Mr. Richards said that the neighborhood is changing and that this particular piece of property is adjacent to-the Interstate and does not lend itself to residential development. He further stated that the Development Plan is comprehensive and ' that screening could be provided all the way around the apartment development and a green area could be included. Upon question by Director Hussey, Mr. Richards stated that the development could be reduced from sixty -four units to fifty -two units. Mr. Don Venhaus, Director of Community Development reviewed the recommendations of the Planning Commission and told the Board of Directors that the proposed apartmer November 3, 1969, Cont'd. development as submitted, appears to be grossly out of place and grossly out of keeping with the single - family nature of the area and the existing development. Mr. Edward Person, 20 Trent Drive, owns ' property across the street and stated he had not objected to the building of a Church at this location, but is opposed to the construction of an apartment development. He further pointed out that the schools in this area are already overcrowded and this project would only bring additional students. Upon question by Mayor Boyd, Mr. William V. Richards stated that he is in agreement with reducing the develop ment to fifty -two units and will submit a letter to this effect. The Public Hearing was then declared closed and a proposed ordinance to rezone the 4800 Block of Young Road to "E -1" Quiet Business and "D" Apartment Districts was then placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,288) There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,288, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING THE 4800 BLOCK OF YOUNG ROAD IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds ' or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Dillaha that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 5; Noes - Directors Baldwin and Wimberly - total Absent - None. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. The Comparative Statement of Income Account of the Little Rock Municipal Water Works for the month of Septembers 1969 was presented, and upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, said-Statement-of Income-Account was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The Quarterly Report of Robinson Memorial Auditorium ending September 30, 1969 was presented, and upon motion of Director-Hurst, seconded by Director Wimberly, the Quarterly Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was presented an Arkansas Power & Light Company revised Residential Budget Billing Rider Rate Schedule M5 and a new Levelized Billing Rider Rate Schedule M17, as filed with the Arkansas Public Service Commission. The only change proposed in the existing Rate Schedule M5 is to limit its avail- ability to those customers receiving service under this rate schedule until the next anniversary of the first billing thereunder. On the next anniversary date of billing under Rate Schedule M5 each customer would have the option of changing to new Rider M17 or of being billed in the usual manner. Proposed Rate Schedule'M17`'provides a method of levelizing the customer's monthly bills and eliminates the necessity for estimating the customer's billing for the next twelve -month period and the annual adjust- ment. Upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Hurst, said Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. Resolution No. 4,273 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF PARKING METERS TO BE USED BY THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Contract to Duncan Industries, Inc., Elk Grove, Illinois; 100 meters, total cost $6,440.05 plus tax, less trade -in) said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Dillaha that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was R November 3, 1969, Cont'd. adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha,and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There was presented Resolution No. 4,274, entitled: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE INTENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGARDING THE FUTURE STATUS OF;. INCREASES IN PRIVILEGE TAXES RECENTLY.LEVIED AGAINST PUBLIC.UTILITIES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,289, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT OF A LEASE AND AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AS LESSOR, AND STRICKLAND TRANSPORTATION COMPANY, INC., A TEXAS CORPORATION, AS LESSEE, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM AND WITH SUBSTANTIALLY THE CONTENTS SET FORTH IN AND MADE A PART OF THE ORDINANCE; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF SAID AMENDMENT BY THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO;.DECLARING.AN EMERGENCY; AND ' FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Hurst moved that the rules•be suspended and the Ordinance be placed ontsecond reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted,by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time.L. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on thirdiand final reading,:which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted,by unanimous vote of•the members of the Board of Directors present being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. The Emergency Section being Section 5 of Ordinance No..12,289.was read, and adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Whereupon, said Ordinance and Emergency was declared passed. .. Resolution No. 4,275 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION MR. J.,WYTHE WALKER,.MR. WILLIAM B..BURROUGHS. AND MR. LYNN H. WASSELL, JR. FOR THREE YEAR TERMS, AND MR. CHARLES CRAWFORD TO FILL THE.UNEXPIRED.TERM OF MR. EDWIN L. HAWKINS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There was presented Resolution No. 4,276, entitled: A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL BOARD THAT THEIR REPRESENTATIVE TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK'S PLANNING COMMISSION BE MR. JIM L. JENKINS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; , said Resolution was readiin full. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. I November 3, 1969, Cont'd. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,277, entitled: "' I. A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING GRATITUDE FOR THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF EDWIN L. HAWKINS,- which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin; Wimberly, Hurst; Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. - Resolution No. 4,278 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION�EXPRESSING GRATITUDE FOR THE PUBLIC SERVICE'OF FRANK H. COX; said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Wimberly that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, - Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There was presented Resolution No. 4,279, entitled: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING GRATITUDE FOR THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF HUGH B. PATTERSON, JR.; which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Present and Not Voting - Director Dillaha - total 1;' Absent - None. Resolution No. 4,280 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING GRATITUDE FOR THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF NOLAND BLASS, JR.; said:.Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey. A roll call was taken on,the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd --total-7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There was presented Resolution No. 4,281, entitled: A RESOLUTION IN MEMORIAM OF FRED W. PARRIS said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. On November 17th and 18th the Arkansas Municipal League Meeting will be held in Hot Springs-. Director Baldwin made a motion that the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors be changed from November 17, 1969 to November 19, 1969' at 7:30 o'clock P. M. to give the'Board Members an opportunity to attend the Municipal League Meeting. This motion was seconded by Director Wimberly and carried by unanimous vote of-:the-members present. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Wimberly, the Board of Directors adjourned at 8:50 o'clock P. M. to meet again in regular session on November 19, 1969 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. ATTEST: 1_ Q j/ APPROVED: City�erk Mayor �J II II 483 Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas ' November 19, 1969 - 7:30 P. M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Boyd presiding, and Jane Czech, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors,Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Absent - none. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Mayor Boyd. The reading of the minutes of the Previous Meeting held on November 3, 1969 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The following Zoning Applications as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on November 6, 1969 were presented: Z -2315 - Petition from F. A. Crockett to reclassify 2212 -22 Broadway, described as the North one -half of Lot 8, and all of Lot 9, Block 17, Fulton's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Lot 7 and the South one -half of Lot 8, Block 17, Fulton's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, from "E -1" Quiet Business District to "F" Commercial District. Z -2313 - Petition from Robert J. Davis to reclassify 6111 Forbing Road, described as Lot "A" of Subdivision of Tract No. 5, Home Acres Addition, from "A" One- family District to "H" Business District. - Z -2309 - Petition from Louis Rosen, Agent, to reclassify the 1900 Block of North Coolidge Street (see Petition for lengthy legal description) from "A" One- family District to "C" Two - family District. Z -2317 - Petition from Rector - Phillips- Morse, Inc., to reclassify 5321 West 11th Street, describe as W. 65' of NW'4 SE'y SEZ SFk SW'4 Section 6, Township 1 North, Range 12 West, Little Rock, Arkansas, from "B" Residence District to "E -1" Quiet Business District. A proposed Ordinance to rezone the above described properties was placed on first reading. (See ' Ordinance No. 12,290 with Z -2313 deleted) There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,290, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. There were no protests presented to the rezoning of 2212 -22 Broadway, the 1900 Block of North Coolidge Street and 5321 West 11th Street, but Mr, and Mrs. Henry Posner of 6108 Forbing Road, were present and vigorously opposed the rezoning of 6111 Forbing Road which is across the street from their property, to "H" Business District. Their objections were based on the fact that a used car lot is to occupy this site when rezoned. Mr. Posner stated they were not opposed to other commercial development, an office or factory, but heartily oppose a used car lot with all the i i lights, pennants, noise and unsightly junk cars being located directly across the street from their home. Mr. Don Venhaus, Director of Community Development explained that he certainly shared the thought of Mr. and Mrs. Posner about a used car lot, but the City has no authority over specific uses and "its concern has to be with the Zoning Districts and whatever is allowed in that District." Upon question by ,. Director Hurst, Mr. Venhaus stated that the new Zoning Ordinance, now under study, would probably be ready sometime in December, and would be helpful in eliminating some of these problems. Mr. Venhaus told Mr. Posner that the City could require the removal of the sub - standard building on.the property or improvements to meet the standards set out in the Code, which would improve the appearance of the II fill November 19, 1969, Cont'd. surroundings. Director Dillaha then made a motion, seconded by Director Bowen, that the proposed Ordinance be amended to delete Zoning Case No. Z -2313, 6111 Forbing Road. This motion carried by _ unanimous voice vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. Director Bussey made a motion ' that action on the rezoning of 6111 Forbing Road be delayed until the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors, in order to give the residents across the street an opportunity to work out some equitable solution with the petitioner, relative to the general appearance of the property. Director Dillaha seconded the motion, and the motion carried by unanimous voice vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. Director Bowen then made a motion that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance,as amended, deleting 6111 Forbing Road, be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance as amended, was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Hurst that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance as amended, was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordi- nance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, i Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. Resolution No. 4,282 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A WARRANTY DEED CONVEYING TITLES TO CERTAIN LANDS LOCATED IN THE LITTLE ROCK PORT AUTHORITY INDUSTRIAL PARK AND TO EXECUTE AN EASEMENT FOR RIGHT -OF -WAY OF AN UNDERGROUND PIPE LINE FROM SUCH LANDS IN THE LITTLE ROCK PORT AUTHORITY INDUSTRIA PARK TO POINT ON THE ARKANSAS RIVER FOR A CONNECTION TO A FACILITY OF THE LITTLE ROCK PORT AUTHORITY FOR HANDLING PETROLEUM AND OTHER LIQUID PRODUCTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. A group of residents in the area of Reservoir Road and McDermott Elementary School presented a ' Petition requesting better safety precautions on Reservoir Road. The Petition requests that the City lower the speed limit on Reservoir Road to 25 m.p.h. from Rodney Parham Road to the bridge north of McDermott Elementary School, that signs be placed on the hill north of McDermott indicating dangerous intersection, and that more police enforcement be provided to insure public obedience. In September, there was a fatal accident at the north hill near the entrance to Reservoir Court, killing a boy resi on Reservoir Road. The citizens in this area feel this request is justified. Director Baldwin made a motion that this Petition be accepted and a study be made of the request and a report be made to the Board of Directors on Wednesday, November 26th at the Agenda Meeting. Director Dillaha seconded the motion, and the motion carried by unanimous voice vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was then presented a Petition from G. A. Denham and H. L. Brinson, to vacate and close a portion of Marlyn Drive, as shown on the Amended Plat of Section "D" of Twin Lakes, an Addition to the City of Little Rock, now on file in Plat Book 639, Page 949, in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Pulaski County, Arkansas. Attached to the Petition was a Plat showing the portion of the street to be ' closed, and a communication from Standard Title Company stating the owners of record. (See Resolution No. 4,283, setting the date for Public Hearing on December 15, 1969) II II 1185 November 19, 1969, Cont'd. There was presented Resolution No. 4,283, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE PETITION TO VACATE PART OF MARLYN DRIVE OF THE AMENDED PLAT OF SECTION "D" OF TWIN LAKES SUBDIVISION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS; said-Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Dillaha that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey., A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,284, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR AN ELECTRIC STERILIZER & BALANCE TO BE USED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND A CONTRACT FOR A CAR TO BE USED BY THE MODEL CITIES PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND ' FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha ' and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Resolution No. 4,285 was presented, entitled; A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK AN AGREEMENT WITH LITTLE ROCK ROAD MACHINERY COMPANY FOR THE LEASE OF A HYDRAULIC BULLDOZER; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha . and Mayor Boyd - total 7;,Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented Resolution No. 4,286, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AGENCY OF PULASKI COUNTY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. A brief discussion was held regarding the New Career Program, ' provided for by this Agreement. Under the Agreement, the City will train thirty persons for City jobs. City Manager John T. Meriwether stated "it is a program designed to bring people on in a productive situation, and an opportunity for the City to demonstrate its capability in handling such a project." Mr. Meriwether told the Board that $20,000 had been included in the Budget for 1970 and that the cost for this Program in 1971 could approach $120,000'. Upon.question by Director Bowen, Mr. Meriwether stated ❑,; that this would be helpful in meeting the need for additional personnel and would be good for the City. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Aye I Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. Resolution No. 4,287 was then presented, entitled:. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK TO APPLY FOR WATER GRANTS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA UNDER PROVISIONS OF P. L. 89 -117 AND ' DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED OFFICER TO MAKE APPLICATION THEREFOR; which Resolution was read in full. Director Bowen made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hussey. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution,was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. II III II ,g November 19, 1969, Cont'd. I There was presented Ordinance No. 12,291, entitled: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FIRE HYDRANTS WITHIN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK FOR THE YEAR 1970; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; ' said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Dillaha moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion. was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors I Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Hussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none.- Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. Resolution No. 4,288 was then presented, entitled: I A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MR. EDWIN B. CROMWELL TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED ' TERM OF MR. JOHN HARVEY BAIRD; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Hurst that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There was presented Resolution No. 4,289, entitled: A RESOLUTION IN MEMORIAM OF JOHN HARVEY BAIRD; which Resolution was read in full. Director Bowen made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - none; Absent - none. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bussey, the Board of Directors adjourned at 9:00 o'clock P. M. to meet - again in regular session on Monday, December 1, 1969 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. , ATTEST: �Gv APPROVED: ?Mayor City Clerk i III I y Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas December 1, 1969 - 7:30 P. M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Assistant Mayor Baldwin presiding, and Jane Czech, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Hussey and Dillaha - total 5; Absent - Mayor Boyd - total 1. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Director Wimberly. The reading of the minutes of the Previous Meeting held on November 19, 1969 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Wimberly, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was presented Resolution No. 4,290, entitled: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING LAND USE PLAN FOR THE MODEL NEIGHBORHOOD AS HERETOFORE DESIG- NATED IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK AS A GUIDE FOR THE USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF LANDS WITHIN SAID AREA; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Mr. Don Venhaus, Director of Community Development presented the Model Cities Land Use Plan recommended by the Little Rock Planning Commission. The plan calls for most of the East End and all of the South End to remain residential with the industrial area in the East End to be located west of a line running from the Arkansas River to East Seventeenth Street along Pepper and Bond Streets. The East End area east of the line from Adams Field to the Arkansas River would be resi- dential, with plans to develop the riverfront for recreation. Mr. Venhaus said the proposed land -use plan's effect on the industrial property may not "pencil out" on an economic basis, but that a "human element" was involved. He said the residents of the area voted overwhelmingly to have the area resi- dential, and that under Model Cities it may be possible to make it into a good neighborhood. Upon ques- tion by Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Mr. Venhaus stated that the Plan is not rigid and that the Board of Directors could still rezone individual properties under the Plan. Director Dillaha questioned whether it would be realistic to change the Bond Street Industrial Area when so much industry is involved. Mr. ' Venhaus then advised that "we are seeking aid for individuals and not looking from an economic view- point." Director Bowen stated that the proposed plan will set broad guide lines for future zoning in the Area. Mrs. Ellen Carpenter, Chairman of the Model Cities Coordinating Committee requested that this plan be approved by the Board of Directors "for the betterment of our community." Mrs. Ralph Pyle, 2618 College Street asked for adoption of the Resolution because many of the homes in the Area are paid for and relocation and purchase of another home would be more expensive than the amount received from the sale of their present homes. Rev. T. G. Gillam, Pastor of the Church at 4th and Bond Streets, asked for approval of the Plan, so the residents would not be dispossessed of their homes and property, making it possible for them to remain in the neighborhood they have lived in for years. Mr. Nathaniel Hill, Model Cities Staff Director expressed appreciation to the Board of Directors for their interest and involve- ment in Model Cities. Mr. John.H..Haley, Attorney for the Wrape and Finkbeiner properties presented op- position to the Plan. The Wrape Stave Company consisting of twenty acres designated for residential use would have to be relocated and there are no provisions for the approximate 200 employees during reloca- tion of the Plant. Mr. Haley felt that action on the Resolution would be premature. Director Bowen then pointed out that one -half of the twenty acres owned by The Wrape Stave Company was included in the 1964 Comprehensive Development Plan. Motion was then made by Director Bowen that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey. A roll call was had on the motion and the Reso- lution was adopted by the following vote; Ayes - Director Bowen, Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors 111111 Wimh-prl y, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 6;-Noes - none; Absent - Mayor Boyd - total 1. II II December 1, 1969 Cont'd. The following Zoning Applications as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on February 2, 1967 and October 2, 1969 were presented: Z -2044 - Petition from C. W. and Myrtis Jones to reclassify 5313 Mabelvale Pike (see.Petition for long legal description) from "A" One- family District to "F" Commercial District. Attached to the peti- tion is a Covenant stating "the property shall be used only for parking until such time as the owner desires to develop the property, and at that time a development plan be submitted to the Little Rock Planning Commission for approval prior to construction." Z -2310 - Petition from Robert Brown, Attorney for International Paper Company to reclassify Mill- brook Road, Colony West Subdivision (see petition for long legal description) from "A" One - family Dis- trict to "C" Two - family District. There being no protests presented to the reclassification of the above described properties as approved by the Planning Commission, an Ordinance to rezone said property was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,292) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,292, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SEC- TION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Dillaha moved that the rules be suspended and the Ord- ' inance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Hurst that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Director Bowen, Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Mayor Boyd - total 1. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. The following.Zoning Application as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on November 6, 1969 was again presented -, having been presented and deleted from Ordinance No. 12,290 -at the Board of Directors Meeting on November 19, 1969, after protest was presented by Mr. Henry Posner. I ' Z -2313 - Petition from Robert James Davis to reclassify Lot "A" of Subdivision of Tract No. 5, Home Acres Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, (6111 Forbing Road) from "A" One- family District to "H" Business District. A proposed Ordinance to rezone the above described property was placed on first reading. (See Ord- inance No. 12,293) There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,293, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 6111 FORBING ROAD IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Mr. Henry Posner was again present and stated that he was still opposed to the location of a used car lot across the street from his home because of the lights, noise, pennants, etc. Mr. Don Venhaus, Director.of Community Development stated that he had met with Mr. Davis and he has agreed that no repairs will be made on the site, that he will forego the right to install, ^ -e -- pennants and that the existing building on the,property will be removed. Mr. Venhaus further stated tha the lights and screening could be regulated by City Ordinance. Director Bussey moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the sec- ond time. Motion was made by Director Dillaha that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be II b9 W H December 1, 1969 Cont'd. placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by vote of the members of the Board of Directors present being six in number and two - thirds or unanimous the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, more of and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass) the result being as fol- lows: Ayes - Director Bowen, Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Mayor Boyd - total 1. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. There was presented a Petition signed by persons representing themselves to be the owners of more than two- thirds in value, as shown by the last County Assessment, of the real property situated'in the following described territory, to -wit: All of Blocks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 in Westwood Heights, an unrecorded subdivision of the SE14, SE14, Section 23, T -1 -N, R -13 -W, Pulaski County, Arkansas. (See petition for metes and bounds description) asking that all the real property situated within the territory above described be formed into a local improvement district for the purposes of constructing within the district a water pipe line distribution system to serve the inhabitants of said district and constructing a water pipe line beyond the bounda- ries of the district, if necessary, to make the desired connection with the water distribution system of Little Rock, Arkansas; said construction to be in the manner and of the materials that the Commissioners to be appointed for the district shall deem to be in the best interest of the district, and the cost of the project to be assessed upon the real property of the district according to the benefits received. Said petition was filed in the Office of the City Clerk on October 27, 1969, and Notice of Hearing there- on was duly published on November 11, 1969 and November 18, 1969, advising all property owners within the territory involved that the public hearing would be held at this time and place and all persons de- siring to.)be heard upon the question would be given an opportunity to be heard. Assistant.Mayor Baldwin then declared the public hearing open, and all persons so desiring were heard. Mr. William Dabbs, Jr., Attorney, stated these improvements were badly needed in this area. There being no protests presented, the public hearing was declared closed and an Ordinance to establish the-Water Pipe Line Improvement District was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,294) There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,294, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING WATER PIPE LINE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 132-OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS: which Ordinance was�read the first time. Director Wimberly moved that.the.rules -be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by.Director!Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, .being .six • in number and two. thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect.. The .Ordinance . was read -the second time.. Motion was made by Director Bowen that'the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed.on:third and final'reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst;;rand was adopted by unanimous.vote.of the members of the Board of Directors - present being six in number.and.two- thirds or,more of the members.of the Board of Directors - elect.. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as.follows; Ayes - Director Bowen, Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and7Dillaha - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Mayor Boyd - total 1. Whereupon,,said Ordinance was declared passed. . There was presented a petition signed by persons.representing themselves -to be the owners of more than two - thirds in value,• as shown by the last County Assessment,.of the real property situated in the following described territory, to -wit: .. I All of Blocks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 in Westwood Heights, an unrecorded subdivision.of the.SE;4,. SEA, Section 23, T -1 -N, R -13 -W, Pulaski County, Arkansas. (See Petition for metes and bounds description) asking that all the real property situated within the territory above described.be formed into a local improvement district-for the purposes of construction within the district a sanitary sewer collection system to serve the inhabitants of said district and constructing a. sanitary sewer line beyond the. boundaries of the said sewer district, if necessary, to make the.desired connection with the sanitary III December 1, 1969 Cont'd. sewer system of Little Rock, Arkansas; said construction to be in the manner and of the materials that the Commissioners to be appointed for the district shall deem to be in the best interest of the district and the cost of the project to be assessed upon the real property of the district according to the bene- fits received. Said petition was filed in the Office of the City Clerk on October 27, 1969, and Notice of Hearing thereon was duly published on November 11, 1969 and November 18, 1969, advising all property owners within the.territory involved that the public hearing would be held at this time and place and all persons desiring to be heard upon the question would be given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Wil- liam Dabbs, Jr., Attorney, stated these improvements were badly needed in this area. There being no protests presented, the public hearing was declared closed and an Ordinance to establish the Sewer Im- provement District was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,295) Ordinance No. 12,295 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SEWER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 140 OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS: said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen made a motion that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was . adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Hurst that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third ' and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Di- rector Bowen, Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Mayor Boyd - total 1. Whereupon, the Ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented a Petition signed by persons representing themselves to be the owners of more than two - thirds in value, as shown by the last County - Assessment, of the real property situated in the following described territory, to -wit: All of Blocks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 in Westwood Heights, an,.unrecorded subdivision of the SE34, SE'y, Section 23, T -1 -N, R -13 -W, Pulaski County, Arkansas. (See Petition for metes and bounds description) requesting the organization of an improvement district to include the above described real property for the purpose of paving in such a manner and with such materials as the Commissioners to be appointed for ' the said improvement district shall deem to be for the best interest of said district, the following parts of the following streets in the City of Little Rack, Arkansas, See Petition for lengthy metes and bounds description of streets to be paved, and that the cost thereof, over and above any aid received from any agency of the federal or city gov- ernment, be assessed and charged upon the real property above described; provided, the liability of each lot or tract of land shall be limited to its assessed benefits. Said Petition was filed in the Office of the City Clerk on October 27, 1969, and Notice of Hearing thereon was duly published on November 11, 1969 and November 18, 1969, advising all property owners within the territory involved that the public hearing would be held at this time and place and all persons desiring to be heard upon the question would be given an opportunity to be-heard. Mr. William Dabbs, Jr., Attorney, stated these improvements were badly needed in this area. There being no protests presented, the public hearing was declared closed and an Ordinance to establish the Street Improvement District was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,296) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,296, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING STREET PAVING IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 629 OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ord- inance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or III II II k19 December 1, 1969 Cont'd. more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Dillaha that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by.unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present being six in number,and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time,.and the.Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Director Bowen, Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Mayor Boyd - total 1. Whereupon, said Ordinance was - .declared passed. A Petition was then presented signed by persons representing.themselves to be the owners of more than two = thirds in value, as shown by the last County Assessment, of the real property situated in the following described territory, to -wit: All of Blocks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 in Westwood Heights, an unrecorded subdivision of the SEA, SEA, Section 23, T -1 -N, R -13 -W, Pulaski County, Arkansas. (See petition for metes and bounds description) requesting the organization. of an improvement district to include the above described real property for the purpose of grading, draining, curbing and guttering, in such a manner and with such materials as the Commissioners to be appointed for the said improvement district shall deem to be for the best interest of said district, the following parts of the following streets in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, See Petition for lengthy metes and bounds description of streets to be paved, and that the cost thereof, over and above any aid received from any agency of the federal or city gov- ernment,,be assessed and charged upon the real property above described; provided, the liability of each lot or tract of land shall be limited to its assessed benefits. Said Petition was filed in the Office of the City Clerk on October 27, 1969, and Notice of Hearing thereon was duly published on November 11, 1969 and November 18, 1969., advising all property owners within the territory involved that the public hearing would be held at this time and place and all persons desiring to be heard upon the question would be given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. William Dabbs, Jr., Attorney, stated these improvements were badly needed in this area. There being no protests presented, the public hearingrwas declared closed and an Ordinance to establish the Curb and Gutter Improvement District was placed on first read- ing. (See Ordinance No. 12,297) Ordinance No. 12,297 was presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CURB AND GUTTER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 628 OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; 1 said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Wimberly made a motion that,the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of-the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number,and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect., The Ordinance was read.the second time. Motion was made by Director Hurst that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was, adopted by- unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes -_ Directo- Bowen, Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Mayor Boyd - total 1. Said Ordinance was then declared passed. - There was presented a Petition signed by persons representing themselves to be the owners of more than two- thirds in value, as shown by the last County Assessment, of the real property situated in the following described territory, to -wit: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Block 11, Pike Addition.Replat, a subdivision located in the NW-4 of NEk of Section 23, T -1 -N, R -13 -W, Pulaski.County, Arkansas. (See petition for metes and bounds description) HN C III 4 1 49 .. II December 1, 1969, Cont'd. _ asking that all the real property situated within the territory above described -be formed into a local improvement district for the purposes of constructing within the district a sanitary sewer collection system to serve the inhabitants of said district and constructing a sanitary sewer line beyond the , boundaries of the said sewer district, if necessary, to make the desired connection with the sanitary sewer system of Little Rock, Arkansas; said construction to be in the manner and of the materials that the Commissioners to be appointed for the district shall deem to be in the best interest of the district and the cost of the project to be assessed upon the real property of the district according to the benefits received. Said petition was filed in the Office of the City Clerk on October 27, 1969, and Notice of Hearing thereon was duly published on November 11, 1969 and November 18, 1969, advising all property owners within the territory involved that the public hearing would be held at this time and place and all persons desiring to be heard.upon the question would be given an opportunity to be heard. Assistant Mayor Baldwin then declared the public hearing open, and all persons so desiring were heard. Mr. William Dabbs, Jr., Attorney, stated these improvements were badly needed in this area. There being no protests presented, the public hearing was declared closed and an Ordinance to establish the Sewer Improvement District was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,298) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,298, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SEWER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 141.OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; , which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Wimberly moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board -of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Hurst that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Director Bowen, Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Mayor Boyd - total 1. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. There was presented a Petition from International Paper Company, by Robert L. Brown, Attorney, to vacate and close certain portions of Canis and Ewe Streets located in Ashton Park, now University ' Heights Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, as shown on the Plat now on file in Plat Book 1 at Page 92, in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Pulaski County, Arkansas. Attached to the Petition was a Plat showing the portion of the streets to be closed, and a communication from Beach Abstract Company stating the owners of record. (See Resolution No. 4,291, setting the date for Public Hearing on January 5, 1970) There was then presented Resolution No. 4,291, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE PETITION TO VACATE PORTIONS OF THE STREETS IN UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS (ASHTON PARK) ADDITION; PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICES THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded.by Director Hussey. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Mayor Boyd - total 1. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,292, entitled: , A RESOLUTION FIXING A DATE FOR A HEARING ON A PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO VACATE, ABANDON AND CLOSE PORTIONS OF CERTAIN STREETS AND ALLEYS LOCATED IN DUNSCOMB'S WEST TWELFTH STREET ADDITION, KENNILWORTH ADDITION, COX'S SUBDIVISION, JOSEPHINE ADDITION, AND WEST END SUBDIVISION, ALL BEING ADDITIONS TO THE III CITY - OT? = LITTLE -RO _PJJLARVT _ COUNTY, - -- IN CONF03MANCE WITH --- ---- ----- - - - - --THE P -- - ---- -- OF THE URBAN RENEWAL IIIi 3� December 1, 1969 Cont'd. PROJECT, PROJECT NO. ARK R -51; (Authority by Arkansas Statutes (1947) Section 19 -2304 and Section 19 -3029. Resolution No. 3166, adopt by Board of Directors approved University Park Urban Renewal Project. Public Hearing set for Monday, January 5, 1970.) said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Director Bowen, Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Mayor Boyd - total 1. The Comparative Statement of Income Account of the Little Rock Municipal Water Works for the month of October, 1969 was presented, and upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Wimberly, said Statement of Income Account was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Di- rectors present. Mr. &Mrs. L. E. Roe, residents on Reservoir Court were again present and presented a supplemental petition to be attached to the original petition filed on November 19, 1969 requesting better safety pre- cautions on Reservoir Road and the McDermott Elementary School Area. Mr. Don Venhaus, Director of Com- munity Development, and Mr. R. D. Bailey, Director of Traffic, presented the following report on actions that have been taken: 1. Speed limits have been reduced from 40 MPH to 30 MPH, and 20 MPH on either side of McDermott School during school hours. 2. Signs have been added warning of intersections, the school and speed zones. In addition, a blinker sign has been installed between McDermott and Rodney Parham. 3. Speed enforcement has been requested and received'from' the Police Department. Mr. Venhaus told the Board of Directors that the only permanent solutions aside from the items discussed above are wholesale improvements to Reservoir Road including widening'and substantial grade reductions, and for the relocation of Reservoir Road throughout the 'cited'areas. He further stated tfiat his staff will continue to study and observe this area and take any actions'in the future which are warranted. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,299, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING FUNDS FROM THE LITTLE ROCK GARDEN CLUB AND APPROPRIATING SAME FOR'USE AT Mac- ARTHUR PARK FOR THE GARDEN RESTORATION PROJECT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said-Ordinance was read the first time. Director Dillaha moved that the rules'be suspended and the Ord- inance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bussey,-and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members'of' the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance wis._read'the second time. Motion was by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the'members of the Board of Directors present being six in'number and two- thirds-or more of.the "members of the Board Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time; and the Aye and No vote was taken the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as` follows: Ayes - Director Bowen, Assist- Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total'6; Noes - none; 'Absent - Mayor - total 1. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. Resolution No. 4,293 was presented; entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR VARIOUS ITEMS'TO BE USED BY THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, AND FOR WORK TO BEDONE AT MacARTHUR PARK AND WAR�MEMORIAL PARK; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR'OTHER ; (Re: :Curb & Gutter work at MacArthur & War Memorial Parks and Sidewalks at Natural History Museum: Gunit work for Monkey & Chimp Island at Zoo; Concrete work at Monkey & Chimp Island at Zoo; and Mast Arms Shafts, etc.)" which Resolution was read in full. Director Bussey made a'motion that the Resolution be adopted, which notion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopte the following vote: Ayes - Director Bowen, Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey Dillaha - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Mayor Boyd - total 1. December 1, 1969 Cont'd. There was presented Resolution No. 4,294, entitled: A RESOLUTION GRANTING TO MATT BOWEN DISABILITY RETIREMENT BENEFITS UNDER SECTION 2 -24 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Employee of Little Rock Pound) said Resolution was read in full. Director Dillaha made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Director Bowen, Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Mayor Boyd - total 1. Ordinance No. 12,300 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 40 -6 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; SAID SEC- TION DEALING WITH TRAILER COURT PLAN; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bussey made a motion that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second -time. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present being six in number and two - thirds or more of the Board of Directors -elect The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Director Bowen, Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Noes - none; Absent - Mayor Boyd - total 1. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented a Proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR THE LITTLE ROCK MUNICIPAL WATER-WORKS AND FIXING THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF; said Proposed Ordinance was read the first time. The Little Rock Water Works presented a request for in- crease in water rates at the Board of Directors Agenda Meeting on Wednesday, November 26, 1969 to finance a capital improvements program for which thirty per cent more revenue is needed. This requested increase does not include the recent increase of 250.per meter to raise $200,000 for increased utility franchise tax to the City. Mr. Jack Wilson, Manager- Engineer of the Little Rock Municipal Water Works was present and told the Board of Directors that,the Water Works had its last general rate increase in 1955, and that additional funds are needed for improvements over a fifteen year program, including improvements to Lake J Maumelle, expansion of the Pleasant Valley Treatment Plant and a four million gallon storage facility at Granite Mountain. Mr. Wilson said the minimum water rate of $1.28 would be increased to $1.50 under the proposed Ordinance, and that most of the City's low- income water customers would fall into the 200 cubic feet or less category and would have an increase of only 22 cents per month. Upon question by Director Bussey, Mr. Wilson explained that the same_10% penalty would be applied, as has been, since 1936. Mr. Wilson also stated that consumers outside the City and that the City of North Little Rock would face in- creases, too. Upon question by Director Bowen, Mr. Wilson said the reasons for the proposed rate in- crease are based on the consultant's study, and the improvements are to be made throughout Little Rock instead of one specific location. According to the study, without additional pipe, Little Rock could face a watei shortage by 1973. Upon question by Director Bowen, Mr. Wilson said the projection was based on the last ten years growth of Little Rock. After further discussion, Director Dillaha made a motion, seconded by Director Bussey that the proposed Ordinance be7left on the calendar for second reading. This motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Assistant.Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha -total 5; Noes - Director Bowen - total 1; Absent - Mayor Boyd - total 1. Ordinance No. 12,301 was presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR COOPERATION BY THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, IN CONNECTION WITH L7 1 „ 95 t. December 1, 1969 Cont'd. PROTOTYPE HOUSING IN "OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH ", A PROGRAM OF THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF HOUS- ING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; '— said Ordinance was read the first time. Mr. Cliff Giles, Director of the Little Rock Housing Authority, stated that the passage of this Ordinance will express Little Rock's desire to participate in "Operation Breakthrough" should Little Rock be chosen one of the eight sites for this experimental housing program. It would be necessary to grant variances from the building, housing and other codes and regulations in accordance with plans as prescribed and approved by HUD. A thirty acre tract in University Park Urban Renewal Project is the suggested Little Rock site. Upon question by Director Dillaha on whether or not this project would be compatible with the neighborhood, Mr. 'Giles said that it was an experimental pro- . ject, designed to produce quality housing. City Attorney Joseph C. Kemp said he felt the"City should be .encouraged to participate. John T. Meriwether, City Manager, stated that he felt the project would be safe, inasmuch as the project is sponsored by HUD. Director Wimberly made a motion that'the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, an was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number, and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Di -- rector Bowen, Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Noes - none; none; Absent - Mayor Boyd - total 1. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,302, entitled: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK FOR THE PERIOD BEGIN- NING JANUARY 1, 1970, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1970, APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR EACH AND EVERY CLASS OF EX- PENDITURE THEREIN PROVIDED; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; - said Ordinance was read the first time. The City's Operating Budget for 1970 amounts to $9,747,033 with projected revenues totaling $9,749,500, which is only $2,467 more revenue than budgeted expenditures. Director Bussey made a motion that an additional $15,000 be appropriated for the Arkansas Arts Center, making the total appropriation $40,000. After discussion, he withdrew the motion with the agreement that the additional $15,000 appropriation could be enacted in two weeks when the Capital Improvements and Special Projects Appropriations are acted on. Director Bowen made a motion that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of &he'Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read'the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Director Bow- en, Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, Hurst,'Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Noes - none; Ab- sent - Mayor Boyd — total 1: Said Ordinance was then declared passed`. Ordinance No. 12,303'was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND ESTABLISHING THE OFFICIAL SALARY PAY PLAN AND JOB CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM FOR THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; APPROPRIATING -THE SUM OF $116,000.00 FROM THE STREET AND GENERAL FUNDS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bussey made a motion that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading.' This motion was seconded by Director Dillaha, and was adopted, II II �I I� December 1, 1969, Cont'd. by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motio was made by Director Hussey that the 'rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present being six' 'in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Director Bowen, Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Mayor Boyd - total 1. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. Resolution No. 4,295 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE "GRATITUDE OF THE CITY OF LITTLE'ROCK TO THE LITTLE ROCK GARDEN CLUB FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTION OF $2,700.00 FOR THE MacARTHUR PARK GARDEN RESTORATION PROJECT AND FOR THE CONTINUIN, EFFORTS OF THE LITTLE ROCK GARDEN CLUB ON BEHALF OF THIS CITY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Director Dillaha made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was taken on the - motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Director Bowen, Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha -'total 6;­ Noes - None;' Absent - Mayor'Boyd - total 1. There was presented Resolution No. 4,296, entitled: A RESOLUTION'ACKNOWLEDGING THE IMPORTANCE OF DECEMBER 6, 1969, TO THE'CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 1. AS WELL AS THE ENTIRE STATE; EXPRESSING THE'HEARTFELT DESIRE OF THIS CITY'FOR THE SUCCESS OF THE RAZORBACKS ON THAT DATE; FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Director Dillaha made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, whicl motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Director Bowen, Assistant Mayor Baldwin, Directors Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha = total 6; Noes'-' oes - None; Absent - Mayor'Boyd - total 1. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Dillaha, seconded by Director Wimberly, the"Board of Directors adjourned 'at 10:30.o'cl6ck P. M. to meet again in regular session on Monday, December'15, 1969 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. ATTEST: a4u,. City Clerk APPROVED: �lpij� Mayor Board of Directors' Chamber _ Little Rock, Arkansas December 15, 1969 - 7:30 P. M. t The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Boyd presiding, and Jane Czech, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and - Dillaha - total 5; Absent - Director Baldwin - total 1. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Mayor Boyd. The reading of the minutes of the Previous Meeting held on December 1, 1969 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the members.of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Hurst, seconded by, Director Dillaha, by unanimous vote of the. members of the Board of Directors present. The following Zoning Applications as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on December 4, 1969 were presented: Z -2312 - Petition from Berdene Mullen to reclassify 3011 Adams Street, described as the North 44 feet of Lot 7, Block 10, Riffel & Holder's 2rid.Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, from "B" Residence District to "D" Apartment District. _ Z -2318 - Petition from Merlin.Gee to reclassify 2723 Welch Street, described as Lot 10, Block 1, Owen's Subdivision of Part of Block 3, Watkin's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, from "B" Residence District to "C" Two - family District. Z -2302 - Petition from John P. Gill to reclassify Tallyho Lane, Foxcroft,Fourth:Addition (see petition for lengthy legal description) from "A" One- family District to "C" Two - family District There being no protests presented to the reclassification of the above described properties as approved by the Planning Commission, an Ordinance to rezone said properties was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,304) There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,304, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Baldwin - total 1. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. There was presented a Zoning Appeal for Review before the Board of Directors from Odis and Cloteale P. Haney, the property owner (Z- 2314), of action taken by the Little Rock Planning Commission on Novemb 6, 1969 in denying the reclassification of property located at 2000 Bragg Street, described as Lot 16, Block 1, Oak Glen Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, from "C" Two - family District to "E -1" Quiet Business District. Director Bowen moved that a Public Hearing be set before the Board of Directo on the Zoning Appeal for Monday, January 5, 1970 in the Board of Directors' Chamber, City Hall, at 7:30 o'clock P. M. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst and was adopted by unanimous vote of the 49 i December 15, 1969, Cont'd. of the Board of Directors present. There was presented a Zoning Appeal for Review before the Board of Directors from John Paul Jones and Harry K. White, the property owners (Z- 2320), of action taken by the Little Rock Planning Commission on December 4, 1969 in denying the reclassification of property located at 5900 and 5904 Lee Avenue, described as Lots 8, 9 and 10, Block 26, Lincoln Park Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, including one -half of closed alley adjacent to said lands on the West and one -half of closed street adjacent to said lands on the East, from "B" Residence District to "E -l" Quiet Business District. Director Bowen moved that a Public Hearing be set before the Board of Directors on the Zoning Appeal for Monday, January 5, 1970 in the Board of Directors Chamber, City Hall, at 7:30 o'clock P. M. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was again presented the Petition from G. A. Denham and H. L. Brinson, representing themselves to be the owners of all the property abutting upon a street named Marlyn Drive, as shown on the Amended Plat of Section "D" of Twin Lakes, an Addition to the City of Little Rock, now on file in Plat Book 639, Page 949, in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Pulaski County, Arkansas, asking the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to vacate and close the above described street. Public , Hearing on the Petition had been set for this time and place by Resolution No. 4,283 of the Board of Directors; and it was stated that notice thereof had been duly published on November 21, 1969 and November 28, 1969, advising all persons interested to appear and they would be heard thereon. Where- upon, all persons so desiring were heard at this time. There being no protests to the - Petition, the Public Hearing was declared closed.and Ordinance to close said street as described above was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. .12,305) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,305, entitled: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, VACATING AND CLOSING PART OF MARLYN DRIVE AT LOT 273 OF THE AMENDED PLAT OF SECTION "D" OF TWIN LAKES SUBDIVISION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Dillaha moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the -Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Wimberly that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Baldwin - total 1. Said Ordinance was then declared passed. The Audit Report of Oakland Cemetery for the fiscal year ending October 31, 1969 was presented, and upon motion by Director Hurst, seconded by Director Wimberly, said Audit Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. Resolution No. 4,297 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR THE ANNUAL PURCHASE OF VARIOUS ITEMS TO BE USED BY THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Gas, Oil, Grease, Tires, Concrete Pipe, Rock Salt & Calcium Chloride, Asphalt Products, Cement, Sand and Concrete.) which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor ii 499 December 15, 1969, Cont'd. i Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Baldwin - total 1. There was presented Resolution No. 4,298, entitled: A RESOLUTION GRANTING TO THEODORE E. HERING DISABILITY RETIREMENT BENEFITS UNDER SECTION 2 -24 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Director Wimberly,made.a motion that the Resolution -be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was had on the motion and the.Resolution was adopted by the.following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen,.Wimberly; Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha..and Mayor.Boyd - total 6;' Noes - None; Absent - Director Baldwin,- total 1. Ordinance No. 12,306 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3 -2, 3 -6 AND 3 -7 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE i ROCK, ARKANSAS, SAID SECTIONS DEALING WITH THE LITTLE ROCK MUNICIPAL AIRPORT COMMISSION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Dillaha made a motion that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of th Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance,was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, i I Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Baldwin - total 1. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,307, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 12,150, SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AND PROVIDING FOR AN ANNUAL PRIVILEGE LICENSE TAX FOR VARIOUS BUSINESSES, OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time.,: Director Wimberly made a.motion that the rules be suspended - and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Dillaha, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors 1present,. being:. six in-number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Boardrof•Directors- elect.. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded.by Director Wimberly,-and,was adopted by.unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present being six in number and two - thirds.or.more.of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The.Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows:, Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes:- None; Absent - Director Baldwin- total 1. Said.Ordinance was then declared passed... There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,308, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING TRANSFERS NEEDED TO BALANCE CERTAIN 1969.BUDGET ACCOUNTS; AND.FOR .. OTHER PURPOSES; 1 .. . . . - .. I 1 • - .. said Ordinance was read, the first time. .Director Dillaha made.:a.motion that the rules be suspended and - the Ordinance be placed-on second reading. This motion was seconded by.Directon Hurst, and.was. adopted. by unanimous,vote of the members of the Board.of Directors present, being six.in number.and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect: The Ordinance.was.read.the second time. Motion was made by Director Dillaha that the rules again be suspended..and the.Ordinance be, placed.on :third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by:unanimous vote.of,the December 15, 1969, Cont'd. members of the Board of Directors present being six in number and two - thirds or more of t7members the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Baldwin - total 1. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. Resolution No. 4,299 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO RENEW ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK AN AGREEMENT WITH LITTLE ROCK ROAD MACHINERY COMPANY FOR THE LEASE OF A HYDRAULIC BULLDOZER; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; i which Resolution was read in full. Director Hurst made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; .Noes - None; Absent - Director Baldwin - total 1. Ordinance No. 12,309 was then presented, entitled; AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF THREE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED.DOLLARS.($3,400.00) FROM.THE!! .. 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND TO PAY FOR A PARCEL OF LAND OWNED;BY.WESTGATE.APARTMENTS, INC. AND CONDEMNED FOR 65TH STREET BY THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND:FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time. Upon question by Director Bowen, Mr. John T. Meriwether, City Manager stated that the condemnation of this parcel had been settled in Court. Director Bussey made a motion that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Hurst that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Baldwin - total 1. Whereupon, the Ordinance was declared passed. ,There was presented Ordinance No. 12,310, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR THE LITTLE ROCK MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS AND FIXING THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF; said Ordinance was read the second time, having been read the first time on December 1, 1969. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Baldwin - total 1. Said Ordinance was then declared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 4,300, entitled: .. A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR AN ADVISORY - COMMITTEE TO BE CONCERNED WITH EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF,THE PROVISIONS OF ACT 185, ACTS OF ARKANSAS, 1965, AS AMENDED; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; I said Resolution was read in full. This Resolution provides for the establishment of a study group to determine the feasibility of enacting a one per cent gross sales tax on hotels, motels and restaurants to support city advertising, promotion and convention activities and possibly construction of a conventio center. Motion was made by Director Dillaha that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded 1 III III December 15, 1969, Cont'd. by Director Bussey. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following I vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Hussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Baldwin - total 1. I - Ordinance No. 12,311 was presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4 -15 AND 4 -24 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SAME SECTIONS DEALING WITH HOURS OF SALE, VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND LIGHT WINES AND BEER; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bussey moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Baldwin - total 1. J The Emergency Section being Section 2 of Ordinance No. 12,311 was read, and adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Baldwin - total 1. Whereupon, said Ordinance and Emergency was declared passed. Resolution No. 4,301 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MR. WAYNE CRANFORD AND MR. JAMES L. OLIVER TO THE ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER FOR FOUR YEAR TERMS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.;'I which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Hurst that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Baldwin - total 1. Mr. John T. Meriwether, City Manager and Mr. E. Jack Murphy, Director of Finance reported the retirement of $89,000 City of Little Rock Port Bonds on January 1, 1970. Mr. Townsend Wolfe, Director of the Arkansas Arts Center was present and advised that recently the wives of eighteen governors had visited the Arts Center and that many dignitaries visiting the State include the Arts Center on their itineraries. He again, requested an additional $17,000 appropriation for the Arts Center for 1970. Mrs. L. E. Roe of 9100 Reservoir Court, presented an additional Petition, asking that the hill at the intersection of Reservoir Road and Reservoir Court be leveled to a safe sight distance for all vehicles traveling to and from Rodney Parham Road to Cantrell Road. The Petition was received and filed. Director Bussey made a Motion that the next Agenda Meeting be held at 3:00 o'clock P. M. on Tuesday, December 30, 1969, instead of Wednesday, December 31, 1969 which is New Years Eve. This motion was seconded by Director Dillaha, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There being no further business or to come before the mee?upo on of Director presented Bowen; seconded by Director Wimberly, the Board of Directors adjourned aP. M. to meet again in regular session'on January 5, 1970 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. ATTEST: (�/fuj jiGCN APPROVED: Cl III 50 ii l M O T I O N By BOARD OF'DIRECTORS ADOPTED :,Decembe'r' 30; 1969 AGENDA MEETING 3:00 P. M. A request was presented by Mr. Dean I. Dauley, Agent for Walgreen Drug Stores that a traffic signal be installed on University Avenue north of 12th Street to provide ingress and egress to a site his client proposes to purchase from the : _ i Little Rock Housing Authority and located at the northwest corner of 12th and University Avenue. Mr. Don R. Venhaus, Director of the Department of Community Development stated that his Department vigorously opposes the proposed signal. He further stated that the "efficiency of our street system should not and cannot be conceded to private interests." After discussion, Director Baldwin made a Motion that "we do not allow a traffic signal on University Avenue, north of 12th Street." This Motion was seconded by Director Bowen and adopted by the following roll call vote: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd — total 7; Noes — None; Absent — None. I i I II, II 1 1 Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas January 5, 1970 - 7:30 P. M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Boyd presiding, and Jane Czech, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Hussey and Dillaha - total 6; Absent - None. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Mayor Boyd. The reading of the minutes of the Previous Meeting held on December 15, 1969 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Wimberly, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The following Zoning Application as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on October 2, 1969 was presented: Z -2307 - Petition from Industrial Development Company, by Everett Tucker, Jr., President to reclassify the 8100 Block Fourche Road, described as the W2 NW!4 SE's, Section 32, Township 1 North, Range 12 West (East side of Fourche Road southeast of Metropolitan High School), from "A" One- family District to "I" Light Industrial District. A Development Plan was filed with the Department of Community Development. There being no protests presented to the reclassification of the above described property as ' approved by the Planning Commission, an Ordinance to rezone said property was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,312) There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,312, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 8100 BLOCK OF FOURCHE ROAD IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. There was presented a Zoning Appeal for Review before the Board of Directors (Z -2314) from Odis and Cloteale P. Haney, the property owners, on denial by the Little Rock Planning Commission on November 6, 1969 of a petition to rezone 2000 Bragg Street, described as Lot 16, Block 1, Oak Glen Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, from "C" Two - family District to "E -1" Quiet Business District. Mayor Boyd then stated that the public hearing was now open as set for this time and place and extended the courtesy of the floor to any persons desiring to be heard. Mr. Bob Komives of Model Cities stated that one of the major problems in the Model Neighborhood is land use, and if approved, this rezoning would be in conflict with the area. There were no other protests presented and the public hearing was then decla closed and a proposed Ordinance to rezone 2000 Bragg Street to "E -1" Quiet Business District was then January 5, 1970 - Cont'd. placed on first reading. A proposed Ordinance was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 2000 BRAGG STREET IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Proposed Ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the proposed Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in num and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The proposed Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third a last time, and the Aye and No vote taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - None; Noes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Absent - None. Said proposed Ordinance was then declared NOT passed. There was presented a Zoning Appeal for Review before the Board of Directors (Z -2320) from John Paul Jones and Harry K. White, the property owners, on denial by the Little Rock Planning Commission on ' December 4, 1969 of a Petition to rezone 5900 and 5904 Lee Avenue, described as Lots 8, 9'and 10, Block 26, Lincoln Park Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, including one -half of closed alle adjacent to said lands on the West and one -half of closed street adjacent to said lands on the East, from "B" Residence District to "E -1" Quiet Business District. Mayor Boyd then stated that the public hearing was now open as set for this time and place and extended the courtesy of the floor to any persons desiring to be heard. Mrs. Harry K. White and Mrs. John Paul Jones asked that this request for rezoning be approved and that they plan to rent their houses, as they are, to be used for doctors offices. Mrs. White stated that the property next door had previously been rezoned to "E -1" Quiet Business and that her property should be entitled to the same zoning. Mr. Don Venhaus, Director of Community Development, suggested to the Board that they study this thoroughly before proceeding; that this area is in transition and that the Baptist Hospital will have bearing on this area. Director Baldwin said that this rezoning will probably start a trend eastward on Lee Avenue, and that the Original Plan for "E -1" Quiet Business, included only one block east of University Avenue. After discussion, the public hearing was then declared closed and Ordinance to rezone 5900 and 5904 Lee Avenue to "E -1" Quiet Business was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,313) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,313, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 5900 AND 5904 LEE AVENUE IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin made a motion that the Ordinance be left on the calendar for second reading for further review. This motion failed for lack of second. Director Dillaha moved that the rules be suspended and.the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 5; Noes - Directors Baldwin and Wimberly - total 2; Absent - None. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directo present being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Whereupon, the Ordinance was declared passed. January 5, 1970 - Cont'd. There was again presented the Petition -from International Paper Company, by Robert L. Brown, Attorney, representing themselves and Transportation Properties, Inc. to be the owners of all the property abutting upon certain portions of Canis and Ewe Streets located in Ashton Park, now University Heights Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, as shown on the Plat now on file in Plat Book 1 at.Page.92, in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Pulaski County, Arkansas, asking -the Board of Director of the.City of Little Rock, Arkansas to vacate and close the above described streets. Also; attached to the Petition are consents signed by International Paper Company and Transportation Properties; Inc. - Public Hearing on the Petition had been set for this time and place by Resolution No. 4,291 of the Board of Directors; and it was stated that Notice thereof had been duly published on December 5, 1969 and December 12, 1969, advising all persons interested to appear and they would be heard thereon. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard at this time. There being no protests to the Petition, th public hearing was declared closed and Ordinance to close portions of said streets as described above was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,314) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,314, entitled: was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended.and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present being seven in number and two - thirds or'more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows; Ayes Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Said Ordinance was then declared passed. The Proposal by the Little Rock Housing Authority to close certain streets and alleys located in University Park Urban Renewal Project ARK R -51 under Arkansas Statutes (1947) Section 19- 2304 and Section 19 -3029 was presented. Public Hearing on this Proposal had been set for this time and place by Resolution No. 4,292 of the Board of Directors; and it was stated.that'Notice thereof had been duly published on December 5, 1969 and December 12, 1969, advising all persons interested to appear and they would be heard thereon. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard at this time. There being no protests presented, the public hearing was declared closed and Ordinance to close certain streets and alleys as described above was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,315) Ordinance No. 12,315 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING PORTIONS OF CERTAIN STREETS AND ALLEYS LOCATED IN DUNSCOMB'S WEST 12TH STREET ADDITION, KENNILWORTH ADDITION, COX'S SUBDIVISION, JOSEPHINE PANKEY ADDITION AND WEST END SUBDIVISION, ALL BEING ADDITIONS TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE UNIVERSITY PARK URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT, PROJECT ARK R -51; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; - said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present being seven in .number and two - thirds or more of the members of ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, VACATING-AND CLOSING PARTS OF THE STREETS IN UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS (ASHTON PARK) ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of-the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended.and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present being seven in number and two - thirds or'more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows; Ayes Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Said Ordinance was then declared passed. The Proposal by the Little Rock Housing Authority to close certain streets and alleys located in University Park Urban Renewal Project ARK R -51 under Arkansas Statutes (1947) Section 19- 2304 and Section 19 -3029 was presented. Public Hearing on this Proposal had been set for this time and place by Resolution No. 4,292 of the Board of Directors; and it was stated.that'Notice thereof had been duly published on December 5, 1969 and December 12, 1969, advising all persons interested to appear and they would be heard thereon. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard at this time. There being no protests presented, the public hearing was declared closed and Ordinance to close certain streets and alleys as described above was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,315) Ordinance No. 12,315 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING PORTIONS OF CERTAIN STREETS AND ALLEYS LOCATED IN DUNSCOMB'S WEST 12TH STREET ADDITION, KENNILWORTH ADDITION, COX'S SUBDIVISION, JOSEPHINE PANKEY ADDITION AND WEST END SUBDIVISION, ALL BEING ADDITIONS TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE UNIVERSITY PARK URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT, PROJECT ARK R -51; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; - said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present being seven in .number and two - thirds or more of the members of 50 �. i � January 5, 1970, Cont'd. the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance.was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None;. Absent - None. Whereupon, said Ordinance was then .declared passed. The Comparative Statement of Income Account, Little Rock Municipal Water Works for the month of November, 1969 was.,presented,_and upon motion of.Director Bowen, seconded. by Director Baldwin, said Statement of Income'Account was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,316„ entitled: AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING A SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE UNDER THAT CERTAIN TRUST INDENTURE DATED AS OF AUGUST 1, 1961, SECURING INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS.OF.THE CITY.DATED AS OF AUGUST 1, 1961; PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS.RELATING THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; (Re: Jacuzzi Industrial Development Project) . said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the.second.time. .Motion was made by Director Hurst that the rules again be suspended,and the Ordinance be placed on third and . final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last.time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. The Emergency Section being Section 4 of Ordinance No. 12,316 was,read, and.adopted by the following roll call vote:. Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst_, Bussey,.Dillaha and . Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Whereupon, said Ordinance and Emergency was I declared passed. Resolution No. 4,302 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE INTENT OF THE,CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, WHEN PROPERLY PETITIONED TO DO SO, TO CALL A SPECIAL ELECTION,FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF THE.CITY OF — LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, THE QUESTION OF LEVYING A CONTINUAL ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX OF FIVE (5) MILLS ON THE DOLLAR OF ASSESSED VALUATION. OF ALL TAXABLE REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY,SITUATED WITHIN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, TO PAY CITY OF LITTLE ROCK GENERAL OBLIGATION VARIOUS PURPOSE IMPROVEMENT BONDS ISSUED TO ACCOMPLISH VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CITY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; I which Resolution was read in full. City Manager John T. Meriwether said that, after the Board.calls the election, a taxpayers suit will be filed in Pulaski County Chancery Court to determine the legality of the proposed tax. The tax would be levied under Amendment 18 of 1928 and-Act 206 of 1963, and used fl a Convention Center, Street and Storm Drainage Improvements, Fire Station Construction, Parks Projects, Parking and Port Facilities and.capital aid to small industries. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There was presented Resolution No. 4,303, entitled: A RESOLUTION HONORING JOHN P. BRADLEY OF THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Director Baldwin made a Motion that the Resolution be adopted, which Motion was seconded by Director Bussey. A roll call was taken on the Motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and II IIII i o January 5, 1970, Cont'd. Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent —None. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,304, entitled: A RESOLUTION HONORING ISSAC MILLER OF THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the Resolution be adopted, which Motion was seconded by Director Bussey., A roll call-was taken on the Motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Hussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; .Noes - None; Absent - None. i Resolution No. 4,305 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION HONORING MARK PENNINGTON OF THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Director Baldwin made a Motion that the Resolution be adopted,,which Motion was seconded by Director Hussey. A roll call was taken on the Motion'and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote:, Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There was presented Resolution No. 4,306, entitled: A RESOLUTION HONORING RUBIN JOHNSON OF THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT; AND FOR- OTHER,PURPOSES.; ' said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the Resolution be adopted, which Motion was seconded by Director Bussey. A roll call was taken on the Motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,307, entitled: A RESOLUTION HONORING DAVID ESKRIDGE OF THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Director Baldwin made a Motion that the Resolution be adopted, which Motion was seconded by Director Hussey. A roll call was taken on the Motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Hussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There was presented Resolution No. 4,308, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH GENERAL BEHAVIORAL SYSTEMS, INC. OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA,•FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPLEMENTING AN EDUCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM IN THE NEW CAREERS PROGRAM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Hurst that the Resolution be,adopted, which Motion was seconded by Director Hussey. A roll call was taken on.the Motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen; Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey,.Dillal{a and Mayor Boyd - total 7.; Noes - None; Absent - None. _... Resolution No. 4,309 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CITY TO NOT EXERCISE ITS OPTION ON CERTAIN PROPERTIES OWNED BY THE HOMEBUILDERS ASSOCIATION AND BEING SITUATE IN THE 8TH STREET EXPRESSWAY RIGHT =OF -WAY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in" -full. Director Baldwin made a Motion that the Resolution be,adopted, which Motion was seconded by Director Hussey. A roll call was had on the,Motion and the.Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes — Directors, "Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Hussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There was presented Resolution No. 4,310, entitled: RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO WALTER CUNNINGHAM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the Resolution be adopted, which Motion was seconded by Director Bussey. A roll call was taken on the Motion and the Resolution wa adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey,,Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. II III January 5, 1970, Cont'd. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,311, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS OF THE ELECTRICAL EXAMINING BOARD FOR THREE YEAR TERMS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Director Baldwin made a Motion that the Resolution be adopted, which Motion was seconded by Director Wimberly. A roll call was had on the Motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Resolution No. 4,312 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MR. J. N. HEISKELL AND MR. FRED DARRAGH AS MEMBERS OF THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR SIX YEAR TERMS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the Resolution be adopted, which Motion was seconded by Director Bussey:` A roll call was taken on the Motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Resolution No. 4,313 was presented, entitled; A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MR. HARRY W. PARKIN TO THE AIRPORT COMMISSION TO FILL THE VACANCY CREATED BY THE DEATH OF FRED ANDRES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Director Baldwin made a Motion that the Resolution be adopted, which Motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was had on the Motion and the Resolution -was adopt by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There was presented Resolution No. 4,314, entitled: A RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE CENSOR BOARD FOR THE YEAR 1970; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the Resolution be adopted, which Motion was seconded by Director Dillaha.. A roll call was taken on the Motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,315, entitled: A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING MRS. GRADY (EMILY) MILLER TO THE AUDITORIUM COMMISSION FOR A FIVE YEAR TERM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Director Hurst made a Motion that the Resolution be adopted, which Motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the Motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors.Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Resolution No. 4,316 was presented entitled: A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING MRS. GORDON OATES AND MR. J. L. LESSENBERRY TO THE CITIZENS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION FOR THREE YEAR TERMS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the Resolution be adopted, which Motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was taken on the Motion and the Resolution w adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There was presented Resolution No. 4,317, entitled: A RESOLUTION NAMING GEORGE E. WIMBERLY AS CHAIRMAN OF THE POLICE PENSION BOARD AND CHARLES BUSSEY AS CHAIRMAN OF THE FIRE PENSION BOARD FOR ONE YEAR TERMS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Director Bowen made a Motion that the Resolution be adopted, which Motion was seconded by Director Bussey. A roll call was had on the Motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and or Bovd - total 7: Noes - None: Absent - None. January 5, 1970, Cont'd. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,318, entitled: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING GRATITUDE FOR THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF MRS. J. R. VINSON; said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the Resolution be adopted, which Motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was taken on the Motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Resolution No. 4,319 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION IN MEMORIAM OF WILLIAM F. STEINKAMP; which Resolution was read in full. Director Dillaha made a Motion that the Resolution be adopted, which Motion was seconded by Director Bussey. A roll call was had on the Motion and the Resolution was adopt by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. _ Resolution No. 4,320 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION IN MEMORIAM OF FREDERICK U. ANDRES; ATTEST: City Clerk p.• , 1 gig APPROVED: said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the Resolution be adopted, " ' which Motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was taken on the Motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Mr.-John T. Meriwether, City Manager advised the.Board of Directors that the State Highway' Department and the City of Little Rock have plans to revise the intersection at Asher Avenue and Roosevelt Road. He told the Board that no rights -of -way are needed, but that thirteen encroachments exist. Of these thirteen encroachments, seven temporary easements have been obtained with six left to acquire. The Highway Commission desires to award a Contract for this work at their Meeting'on January 28, 1970, and Mr. Meriwether suggested that this matter be included on the Agenda for the Board of Directors Agenda Meeting on January 14, 1970. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Wimberly, the Board of Directors adjourned at 8:50 o'clock P. M. to meet again in regular session on January 19, 1970 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. ATTEST: City Clerk p.• , 1 gig APPROVED: 51 Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas January 19, 1970 - 7:30 P. M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Boyd presiding, and Jane Czech, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst and Dillaha - total 5; Absent - Director Bussey - total 1. i There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Mayor Boyd The reading of the minutes of the Previous Meeting held on January 5, 1970 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Wimberly, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The following Zoning Applications as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on December 4, 1969, April 3, 1969 and January 8, 1970 were presented: , Z -2321 - Petition from W. C. McMinn, Agent to reclassify 1224 Wolfe Street, described as Lots 7 & 8, Block 5, Centennial Addition, from "C" Two- family District to "E -1" Quiet Business District. Z -1223 - Petition from George Hufsmith to reclassify 3000 Kavanaugh Boulevard, described as Lots 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8, Block 54, Pulaski Heights Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, from "D" Apartment District to "E -1" Quiet Business District. Z- 2322 - Petition from the Little Rock Housing Authority and Mr. Lewis S. Rauton to reclassify 6800 through 7100 West 12th Street (see Petition for long legal description) from "A" One- family District to "H" Business District. Z -2326 - Petition from John P. Corn to reclassify 6600 South University Avenue (see Petition for long legal description) from "A" One- family District to "G -1" Commercial District for Lot 37, Graceland Acres Subdivision except the West 120 feet of said tract. Z -2327 - Petition from Miller - Elston Mortuary, Inc. to reclassify 4711 Gillam Park Road, described as Plot "D" of a Replat of Tract "A ", Acme Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, from "A" One- family District to.'.'D" Apartment District. There being no protests presented to the reclassification of the above described properties as approved by the Planning Commission, an Ordinance to' rezone said property was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,317) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,317, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Bussey - total 1. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. II II ICI 11 January 19, 1970, Cont'd. r There was presented a Zoning Appeal for Review before the Board of Directors from Mr. Murl Ming, the Petitioner (Z- 2316), of action taken by the Little Rock Planning Commission on December 4, 1969 in denying the reclassification of property located at 7016 Baseline Road, described as the East 119.5 feet of the South 225 feet of Plot 8, Meadow Acres, an Addition to the City of Little Rock, from "A" One- family District to "E -1" Quiet Business District. This Petition first appeared on the Agenda of the Planning Commission on November 6, 1969, at which time the request was denied. The Petitioner, Mr. Ming, then appealed the request to the Board of Directors at their Agenda Meeting on November 12, 1969 and the Board of Directors referred the matter back to the Planning Commission on this date for further study. On December 4, 1969, the Planning Commission considered this Zoning Application for the second time and the request was again denied. Director Bowen moved that a Public Hearing be set before the Board of Directors on the Zoning Appeal for Monday, February 2, 1970 in the Board of Directors Chamb , City Hall,. at 7:30 o'clock P. M. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. Mr. Don Venhaus, Director of the Department of Community Development made a Report to the Board of Directors on the Department's Study of Portable Signs on wheels. He said that "we have good and sufficient ordinances,on the.books to deal adequately with these signs." The ordinances Mr.. Venhaus referred to are Building Code, Privilege License, Zoning and Traffic Code provisions. These portable signs are mounted on trailers that can be changed from location to location. Mr. Venhaus maintains that the trailers and signs are advertising signs and therefore are subject to building permits like other signs. Mr. Louis Schickel, president of Porta -Ad of Arkansas, told the Board of Directors that he objects to his advertising devices being construed as signs. He said his trailers and signs are licensed vehicles and therefore are not subject to building permits, further stating that "we are not building anything." Mayor Boyd questioned the presence of signs at several locations regarding the zoning and whether or not permits had been secured. Director Bowen stated that "all signs should be treated alike." Director Baldwin mentioned the many calls he has received in the past concerning campaign signs after elections. He questioned the City Attorney, Mr. Joseph C. Kemp, regarding the ' campaign signs left on trees. Mr. Kemp advised that advertising in right -of -way is not permitted. - Director Wimberly then stated,, "if ordinances require permits; then all advertising and'sign companies should obtain permits." City Manager, John T. Meriwether said he felt the.real issue is. the ` control on the location of signs. After further discussion, Director Baldwin.madea motion ".that we .treat these mobile signs as any other sign, request permits, and direct the Staff to'treat -them as such." This motion was seconded by Director Bowen. Director Dillaha.then.made.a Substitute Motion that. "before proceeding, the ground rules regarding portable signs be.worked out further.with•Mr. Venhaus and• provisions be made by ordinance concerning these signs and.penalty.." This Substitute Motion- failed for lack of a second and a;roll call was taken on the.original motion made by Director Baldwin, and the motion was adopted by the following roll call .vote:. Ayes ­Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly and Hurst - total 4; Noes - Director Dillaha and Mayor Boyd— total 2;, ,Absent - Director Bussey - total 1. There was then presented a Petition from Terra Properties, Inc., etl, to vacate and close all that part of Potter Street lying East of the Replat of Lots land 2, Pinehill Subdivision, Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, described as follows: Beginning -at the SE corner of Lot 1 of said Replat, then East 25 feet, thence North 611 feet, thence West 25 feet to the NE corner of Lot 18 of said Replat, thenll South 611 feet to the point of beginning; and all that part of Gilman Street lying West of .the Replat of Lots 1 and 2, Pinehill,Subdivision and,East.of -,Lot 3, P.inehill Subdivision, Little.Rock, Pulaski.County, - Arkansas., described as follows:. Beginning at the SW,corner:,of Lot 4 of said_Replat,,thence.West,25 feet to the SE corner of said Lot 3, thence North.611.feet to the NW corner of said Lot,3, thence East 25 feet i to the NW corner of Lot 11 of said Replat, thence South 611 feet -to the point of beginning. Attached to the Petition was a Plat showing the portion of the streets to be closed, and a communication from Little I�I 51��I January 19, 1970, Cont'd. Rock Abstract Company stating the last owners of record. (See Resolution No. 41321, setting the date for Public Hearing on February 16, 1970) There was presented Resolution No. 4,321, entitled:. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE PETITION TO VACATE POTTER AND GILMAN STREETS ADJACENT TO THE REPLAT OF LOTS 1 AND 2, PINEHILL SUBDIVISION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director.Bowen.that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Bussey - total 1. Ordinance No. 12,318 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING IN PART SECTION 2 -23 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SAME BEING SECTION DEALING WITH VACATION, SICK LEAVE AND MILITARY LEAVE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted , by unanimous vote of the members.of..the Board of Directors.present, being six in.number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Wimberly that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect., The. Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Bussey - total 1. Said Ordinance was then declared passed. Resolution No. 4,322 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO WITHDRAW IN PART THE APPLICATION OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR A GRANT TO ACQUIRE OPEN -SPACE LAND; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Park Site F, containing 8 acres and located at 36th and High Streets) which Resolution was read in full. Director Bowen questioned City Manager John T. Meriwether if a Study was being made for an alternate site and stated that the South End of Little Rock does need another park site. Mr. Meriwether advised Director Bowen that "we are looking around for a small site in the South End, with better terrain and more conveniently located. ". Motion was made by Director Hurst that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Hussey - total 1. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,319, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 29 -4 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SAID SECTION DEALING WITH ADMINISTRATIVE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by - unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or II II 13 January 19, 1970, Cont'd. more of the members'of, the Board of Directors - elect.' The Ordinance =was read the second time. Motion was made by Director'Hurst that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance -be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha,' and'was adopted by unanimous vot'e'of the members of -the Board of Directors present being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of. the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question,' Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being•as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen; Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes -- None; 'Absent - Director Bussey - total 1. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,320, entitled: AN ORDINANCE CONDEMNING AN EASEMENT OR A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION RIGHT -OF -ENTRY ACROSS CERTAIN LANDS LOCATED IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK FOR THE PURPOSE OF FACILITATING INGRESS AND EGRESS FOR THE PROPOSED . ASHER AVENUE - ROOSEVELT ROAD INTERSECTION RECONSTRUCTION; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE PROPER CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS TO CARRY OUT THE INTENT AND PURPOSE HEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time. Upon question by Director Bowen, Mr. Don Venhaus, Director of the Department of Community Development, advised that the reconstruction work is actually done by the ' State Highway Department, that the plan includes sidewalks and that the City of Little Rock will issue the for curb cuts according to the standards of the Highway Department.- Director Dillaha moved permits that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be .placed on second reading. -This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of, Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of -the Board of Directors - elect. The: Ordinance was read'the second time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that -the rules again be I suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors'present being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of'the Board'of Directors - elect.' The Ordinance was read the third and-last-time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst; Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Bussey - 'total 1. The Emergency Section being Section 4 of Ordinance No. 12,320 -was read, and adopted 'by -the• following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Mayor'Boyd - total 6; Noes - -None; Absent - Director Bussey - otal 1. Whereupon, said - Ordinance and Emergency n was declared passed. Resolution No. 4,323 was presented, entitled::-. -- A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A RIGHT OF WAY PERMIT GRANTING THE LITTLE ROCK MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS PERMISSION TO LAY, CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN AND REPAIR WATER MAINS UPONI, CERTAIN PROPERTY SITUATED IN BOYLE PARK IN LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; i said Resolution was read in full. Director Baldwin made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution' was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha 'and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Bussey - total 1. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12321, entitled: " AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 12,150, AS AMENDED, SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AND PROVIDING FOR AN ANNUAL PRIVILEGE LICENSE TAX FOR VARIOUS BUSINESSES, OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Cotton Brokers) _ II � 51 January 19, 1970, Cont'd. said Ordinance was read the first time., Director Baldwin made a motion.that the rules be suspended . and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present;,,being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be.suspended.and the Ordinance be, placed on third and final reading, which motion was, seconded by Director.Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the, Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being,as, follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin„ Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absei Director Bussey - total 1. Said Ordinance was then declared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 4,324, entitled: A RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AS PROVIDED FOR BY RESOLUTION NO. 4,300, WHICH IS TO BE CONCERNED WITH THE EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF THE PROVISIONS -OF ACT, 185., ACTS. OF ARKANSAS, 1965, AS AMENDED; AND ,FOR OTHER PURPOSES; . which Resolution was read in full.. Director Bowen moved that the Resolution_be adopted,,which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was,adopted. by the following vote: Ayes - Directors. Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst,,. Dillaha and Mayor,Boyd,_- total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Hussey - total,l. Resolution No. 4,325 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MRS. VERLIE MAE HELEN CAIN AND MR. THOMAS E. DOWNIE TO THE,CITIZENS,, _ TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION FOR THREE ,YEAR TERMS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;, said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution, was adopted by the following vote: ,Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director,Bussey - total 1. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,326,...entit1ed: A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING MR. DARRELL D. DOVER TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FOR A THREE YEAR TERM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Director Bowen made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, which, motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent -. Director Bussey - .total 1.. Resolution No. 4,3,27 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MRS. LEON DUNHAM TO THE LITTLE ROCK CENSOR BOARD; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: P. T. A. Representative) . , . said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Dillaha that the Resolution be adopted,, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, . Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Bussey - total 1. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,328, entitled: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING GRATITUDE FOR THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF MR. JAMES D., STOREY AND DR. EWING C., REED, JR. ; .. . . (Re: Service on Citizens Traffic Safety Commission) which Resolution was read in full. Director Bowen made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Bussey - total 1. 1 11 1 II I� Ii 15 4- January 19, 1970, Cont'd. Mr. John T. Meriwether, City Manager reported the Retirement of $235,000 City of Little Rock 1965 Capital Improvement Bonds and the Calling of.$100,000 City of Little Rock 1965 Capital Improvement Bonds on February 1, 1970. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen; the Board of Directors adjourned at 8:45 o'clock P. M. to meet again in regular session on Monday, February 2, 1970 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. ATTEST: APPROVED: City Clerk Mayor I I I i I i i i 1, II 51 Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas ' February 2, 1970 - 7:30 P. M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Boyd presiding, and Jane Czech, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey,and Dillaha - total 6; Absent - None. There being a quorum,present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given.by Mayor Boyd. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on January 19, 1970 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. Mr. Henry Allen, 3700 Hill Road, spokesman for a group of residents living near Kavanaugh , Boulevard and Beechwood Avenue, told the Board of Directors that it was the understanding of the people residing in this area, that a Pool Hall is to be installed in the building formerly occupied by the Hillcrest Variety Store, where beer will also be sold. He stated that the residents were . opposed to this type of business at this location. The Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Board is the Agency that issues beer permits and Mayor Boyd urged the residents to complain to_this State Agency, and also talk to Little Rock Police Chief Gale F. Weeks, who must make a recommendation to.the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board on any beer permits before they are issued. Director Baldwin stated that the only way a beer permit can be turned down is, if the business is located within two.-hundred feet of a school or Church. Director Bowen recommended that the Board of Directors ask Chief Weeks to make an investigation of the facts and present to the ABC Board at the earliest possible moment. After further discussion, Mayor Boyd advised the group of residents present that "one or two of the.Board Members will pursue this tomorrow and discuss this matter with Chief Weeks and the Chairman of the ABC Board. There was presented a Zoning Appeal for Review before the Board of Directors (Z -2316) from Murl Ming, the property owner, on denial by the Little Rock Planning Commission on November 6, 1969 and again on December 4, 1969, after having been referred back to the Planning Commission for restudy by the Board of Directors on November 12, 1969, of a petition to rezone Tract 9, 7016 Baseline Road, described as the East 119.5 feet of the South 225 feet of Plot 8, Meadow Acres, an Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, from "A" One- family District to "E -1" Quiet Business District. Mayor Boyd then stated that the public hearing was now open as set for this time and place and extended the courtesy of the floor to any persons desiring to be heard. There being no one present to speak either for or against the Zoning Appeal, the Public Hearing was then declared closed and a proposed Ordinance to rezone 7016 Baseline Road to "E -1" Quiet Business District was then placed on first reading. A Proposed Ordinance was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 7016 BASELINE ROAD IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Proposed Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Proposed Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Proposed Ordinance II III t II I I � I III �� February 2, 1970 - Cont'd. i I was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the Proposed Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Proposed I Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being`as follows: Ayes - None; Noes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, I Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Absent - None. Said Proposed Ordinance was then declared NOT passed. " The Annual Report of the Mount Holly Cemetery for 1969 was presented, and upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Hurst, -said Annual Report was received and.'filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. ' There was presented a Financial Report of the City of Little Rock, dated December 31, 1969, as prepared by Mr. E. Jack Murphy, Director bf Finance. The- Report shows the Total Liabilities, Reserves and Balances in the General Fund to be $1,697,398.83, the Street Fund $1,295,457.70 and the Total Funds ' to be $2,9.92,856.53. Upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, said Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. Ordinance No. 12,322 -was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000.00) FROM THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND FOR PARKS; SAID $25,000.00 REPRESENTING THE APPRAISAL OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY NEEDED FOR THE WAKEFIELD VILLAGE PARK SITE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time. Upon question by Director Bussey, Mr. John T. Meriwether, City Manager advised that this appropriation was included in the 1965 Park-Development Funds. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Wimberly that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Whereupon, said Ordinance was then declared passed. A short discussion was held on the Mississippi Avenue Widening Project.' Mayor Boyd questioned, "are we ready to go ahead with the Mississippi Project ?" Mr. John T. Meriwether, City Manager advised that he was not sure if funds asked for originally will be sufficient for the project, but that work on acquisition of rights -of -way had begun. He further stated that the City has $416,417.00 available for this Project. Mayor Boyd then recommended that the City proceed with the planning of the Project and see what will be needed and go ahead and advertise for construction bids to widen Mississippi Avenue to four lanes between Markham Street and Cantrell Road. - Resolution No. 4,329 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION FOR THE YEAR 1970; AND FOR I, OTHER PURPOSES; - "- which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the Resolution be adopted, Ili '1411 51 �� February 2, 1970, Con t'd. which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was taken on the motion and the.Resolution ' was adopted by the following vote: Ayes — Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and„ Mayor, Boyd — ..tppa1...7,;..;.Noes — .,None;;, Absent, —,..None. There being no further business presented or to come before the Meeting, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, the Board of Directors adjourned at 8:10 o'clock P. M. to meet again in regular session on Monday, February 16, 1970 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. I - ATTEST: � APPROVED: City Clerk Mayor II II II Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas ' February 16, 1970 - 7:30 P. M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Boyd presiding, and Jane Czech, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Absent - None. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Mayor Boyd. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on February 2, 1970 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the Members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Hurst, seconded by Director Wimberly, by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. The following Zoning Applications as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on February ' 5, 1970 were presented. Z -2334 - Petition from Katherine Goff to rezone 223 South Park Street, described as Lot 6, and the South 3 ft. of Lot 5, Block 3, Plunkett's 2nd Addition, from "B" Residence District to "C" Two- family District. Z -2330 - Petition from Mrs. Ben D. Means to rezone 4124 West 11th Street, described as Lot 12 of Heckler's Subdivision of Block 3, Jansen's Addition, from "B" Residence District to "E -1" Quiet Business District. Z -2329 - Petition from Thomas J. Bonner to rezone 915 La Harpe Boulevard, described as the South 50 ft. of Lot 4, Block 277, Original City of Little Rock, from "G -1" Commercial District to "H" Business District. Z -2325 - Petition from Mrs. E. G. (Josephine) Worthington to rezone 10700 West Markham Street, described as the East 155 ft. of the South 250 ft. of Block 37, Santa Fe Park Addition to the City of Little Rock, from "A" One- family District to "F" Commercial District. Development Plan filed with ' I the Department of Community Development. There being no protests presented to the reclassification of the above described properties as approved by the Planning Commission, an Ordinance to rezone said property was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,323) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,323, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motio: was made by Director Wimberly that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin-and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. February 16, 1970, Cont'd. There was again presented the Petition from Terra Properties, Inc., etl, representing themselves to be the owners of all the property abutting upon certain portions of Potter and Gilman Streets adjacent to the Replat of Lots 1 and 2, Pinehill Subdivision, an Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, asking the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas to vacate and close the above described streets. Public Hearing on the Petition had been set for this time and place by Resolution No. 4,321 of the Board of Directors; and it was stated that Notice thereof had been duly published on January 22, 1970 and January 29, 1970, advising all persons interested to appear and they would be heard thereon. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard at this time. There being no protests to the Petition, the Public Hearing was declared closed and Ordinance to close portions of said-streets as described above was placed on first reading. (See - Ordinance No. 12,324) Ordinance No. 12,324 was then - presented, entitled: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, VACATING AND CLOSING POTTER AND GILMAN STREETS ADJACENT TO THE REPLAT OF LOTS 1 AND 2, PINEHILL SUBDIVISION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Said,Ordinance was then declared passed. The Comparative Statement of Income Account, Little Rock Municipal Water Works for the month of December, 1969 was presented, and upon motion of Director Bowen, - seconded by Director Hurst, said Statement of Income Account was received and filed by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. The Quarterly Report of the Robinson Memorial Auditorium for the period ending December 31, 1969 was presented, and upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, said Quarterly Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,325, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FOR ONE -TIME EXPENDITURES REVENUES AVAILABLE IN THE GENERAL AND STREET FUNDS FROM 1969 OPERATIONS; -AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Arkansas Arts Center, Fire Truck, Auto for Fire Department, Parking Improvements at War Memorial Park, 1l� Ton Dump Truck and Street Sweeper) said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Moti was made by Director Hurst that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; I�I L�, 1 February 16, 1970, Cont'd. Absent - None. Whereupon, said Ordinance was then declared passed. Ordinance No. 12,326 was presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR VARIOUS ITEMS TO BE USED BY THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; APPROPRIATING $2,285.64 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; _(Re:_- _2.Street Sweepers„ Off - Set - Duplicating Machine, Fire Hose and Bunker Suits) - which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bussey made a motion that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second.reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst; and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Wimberly that the rules -again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being -seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Said Ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,327, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $1,500.00 FROM THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND TO PROVIDE FOR THE INCREASE OF.SALARY FOR THE CIVIL SERVICE DIRECTOR AS-REQUESTED BY THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. A brief discussion was held regarding-the position of "Civil Service Director." Director Bowen stated that the position was referred to in the Ordinance establish- ing this position as "Secretary.to the Commission" and he felt the duties should be redefined. Directo Baldwin said the raise amounted to appropriating funds for a job-that did not exist because it was not established by Ordinance. Recommendation was then made that City Manager John T. Meriwether request the Civil Service Commission to study and redefine the duties of this position and submit an Ordinance specifying same. Director Hurst moved that.the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on secon reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read,•the'second timer Motion'•was made by Director Wimber that the rule's again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of. -the Board of Directors present being .seven in number and two-thirds or more of the Members`of the Board of­Director elect., The Ordinance was read the -third and last time, and the Aye.and.No. vote was -taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the.result being,as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7 Noes — None; '.Absent - None. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed There was presented Resolution.No. 4,330,.. entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, ACTING FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, TO SIGN A PETITION REQUESTING AN ORDER OF THE PULASKI COUNTY COURT ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK THOSE PROPERTIES OWNED BY THE CITY AND KNOWN AS PORT AND INDUSTRIAL PARK LANDS; which. Resolution was read in full. .Director-Bussey made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha. .A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. 52'; February 16, 1970, Cont'd. Ordinance No. 12,328 was presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 5 -5 AND 5 -13 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE.CITY OF,LITTLE ROCK, ' ARKANSAS, SAID SECTION DEALING WITH AMBULANCES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bussey moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Dillaha, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Dillaha that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and Two- thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Said Ordinance was then declared passed. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,331,-entitled: A RESOLUTION RENEWING FOR THEJEAR 1970 AMBULANCE SERVICE OPERATORS FRANCHISE OF A -1 AMBULANCE ' SERVICE, INC., WITHIN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE NECESSARY PERMIT; AND . FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Director Bussey made a_motion that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A.roll, call was .taken on the motion and the Resolution . was adopted by.the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None;, Absent - None. There was presented Resolution No. 4,332, entitled:_ A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MR. RICHARD SNIEGOCKI AND MISS ANNA ABRAMS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND NATURAL HISTORY TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERMS OF MR. DAVIES CAMPBELL AND MR. JUSTIN MATTHEWS, RESPECTIVELY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes,- Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha_ ' and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Resolution No. 4,333 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MR. SPENCER COMPTON TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FOR A THREE YEAR TERM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Director Bowen made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,334, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MR. EDWARD M. PENICK TO THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED BY RESOLUTION NO. 4,300; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: _Ayes - Directors Bowen,.Baldwin „ Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha , and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. . III } February 16, 1970, Cont'd. I There was presented Resolution No. 4,335, entitled: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING GRATITUDE FOR THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF MR. SCOTT FARRELL; ' said Resolution was read in full. Director Baldwin made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by birector Wimberly. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes — Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, the Board of Directors adjourned at 8:05 o'clock P. M. to meet again in regular session on Monday, March 2, 1970 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. I ATTEST: APPROVED: City Clerk Mayor i i I I I * * * * * * * * * * * * I I i I I — n II t Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas March 2, 1970 — 7:30 P. M. , The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in.regular session with Mayor Boyd presiding, and Jane Czech, City Clerk, and.the following Directors present:. Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst ,,and Dillaha.- total 5;:.Absent - Director Bussey -,total 1. There being a quorum.present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had:. . The Invocation was given by Mayor Boyd. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on February 16, 1970 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the Members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Wimberly, by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. The 1969 Annual Report of the Fraternal Cemetery was presented, and upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Wimberly, said Annual Report was received and filed by unanimous vote I of the Members of the Board of Directors present. The 1969 Annual Audit Report of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas was presented, and upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, said Audit Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The 1969 Audit Report of the Little Rock Municipal Airport was presented, and upon motion of Director Hurst, seconded by Director Wimberly, the Airport Audit Report was received and filed 'by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,329, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE LEASING OF A CRAWLER TRACTOR DOZER WITH BLADE AND A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A CRAWLER TRACTOR BULLDOZER; APPROPRIATING $28,917.10 FROM THE BALANCE IN THE GENERAL FUND; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number ' and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Bussey - total 1. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. Resolution No. 4,336 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR AUTOMOBILES TO BE USED BY VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Hurst that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Bussey - total 1. III ��I 25 March 2, 1970, Cont'd. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,330, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FOR ONE -TIME EXPENDITURES REVENUES AVAILABLE IN THE GENERAL FUND FROM 1969 OPERATIONS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved-that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Hurst that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present being six in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being.as, follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6;. Noes - None; Absent - Director Bussey - total 1. Said Ordinance was then declared passed., , Director Bussey was enrolled. ' Resolution No. 4,337 was presented, entitled: — A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE APPLICATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR A GRANT UNDER SECTION 703 OF THE HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ACT OF.1965; TO EXECUTE SUCH CONTRACTS AS MAY BE NECESSARY FOR THE GRANT APPLIED FOR AND TO PROVIDE SUCH INFORMATION AND FURNISH SUCH DOCUMENTS AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Director Bowen made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst,. Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,338, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOP- MENT THE COMPREHENSIVE CITY DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin.that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,331, entitled: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A RIGHT -OF -WAY OVER AND 'ALONG CERTAIN STREETS AND ALLEYS IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, TO CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND AND PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, AND PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH GRANT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;' said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen recommended that the right of way granted to Missouri Pacific Railroad Company along the river in the downtown area be reviewed. He stated the right of way was granted in the 1860's and that when the Junction Bridge is completed, some of the track may not be needed. Director Wimberly then'made a motion that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds ' or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Dillaha that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the ' Members of the Board of Directors present being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No II I�� March 2, 1970, Cont'd vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - .Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Said Ordinance was then declared passed. Resolution No. 4,339 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISING OF THE SALE OF 40 ACRES OF PROPERTY IN GILLAM PARK; SAID PROPERTY BEING PARK LANDS BELONGING TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Buss Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. , There was presented Resolution No. 4,340, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PHASE OUT ALL EXISTING DIRECT LINES OR CONNECTIONS FOR BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEMS TO THE TERMINAL AT THE POLICE AND COURTS BUILDI AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Mr. J. R. Powell, president of Powell- Myers, Inc., a firm that monitors burglar alarms was present, and upon question by Director Baldwin, told the Board of Directo that his firm can handle the 144 connections at the Police and Courts Building, within ninety days. Director Bowen.questioned Mr. Powell on how much the City will save by converting the system to private monitoring services. Mr. Powell stated that false alarms will be reduced at least 80 %. He further stated that his firm must check out each alarm and they can determine whether or not the alarm is false. Mr. Powell stated the cost to the individuals or firms for this service will be approximately $30.00 to $35.00 per month with private firms monitoring the alarms; also, that competition is expected in the monitoring service. The Powell -Myers firm offers service to homes, also. Upon question by Director Baldwin, Mr. John T. Meriwether, City Manager stated this would not cover fire alarms at this time. Director Baldwin made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Resolution No. 4,341 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION PUBLICLY RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, POLICE DEPARTMENT, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS OF SAID DEPARTMENTS FOR THEIR COMBINED EFFORTS IN ANSWERING AN EMERGENCY CALL RESULTING FROM A CAVE -IN AND RESCUING THE TRAPPED MAN; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, the Board of Directors adjourned at 8:20 o'clock P. M. to meet again in regular session on Monday, March 16, 1970 at 7:30 o'clock P. ] ATTEST: 99nv eyAL City Clerk APPROVED: ayor $'1127 Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas ' March 16, 1970 - 7:30 P. M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Boyd presiding, and Jane Czech, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Absent - None. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: . The Invocation was given by Mayor Boyd. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on March 2, 1970 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the Members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Wimberly, by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. Mr. Dave Booth, Local Manager for Arkansas Power & Light Company presented a check in the amount of $94,350.00 in payment of the Franchise Tax for the month of March, 1970. There was presented Resolution No. 4,342, entitled: A RESOLUTION COMMENDING JAMES H. JONES, JR., ARKANSAS GAZETTE REPORTER; (City Hall Reporter for four years) I said Resolution was read in full. Director Bowen made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. The following Zoning Application as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on March 5, 1970 was presented. Z -2206 - Petition from William A. and Anita Russell, by Frank H. Cox, their Attorney to reclassif 2002 North University, described as Lot 1, Block 1, Altheimer Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, from "A" One- family District to "E -1" Quiet Business District. A proposed Ordinance to rezone 2002 North University Avenue from "A" One- family District to "E -l" Quiet Business was placed on first reading, entitled: AN ORDINANCE.RECLASSIFYING 2002 NORTH UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Mr. Frank Cox, Attorney for the Petitioners told. the Board of Directors that Dr. William Russell desires to continue his dental.practice at 2002 North University, but desires to move his family to another location and in order to do this, the property must be rezoned. He has been using the property as a residence and dental office under the "Home Occupation" classification. This property has been used for a dental office for the past sixteen years. Upon question by Director Bowen, Mr. Cox stated there.is no way to allow.Dr. Russell -to continue his dental office unless he continues his residence.at this.location.if the property is not rezoned. "You- either rezone the property or don't rezone it, ".Mr.. Cox said. He further - stated that his client would be willing to file a covenant that the property will be used as a dental office. Upon question by Director Bowen, Joseph C. Kemp,..City Attorney.said he would.check.to determine whether or not the back portion now occupied by Dr. Russell and his family can be rented as an apartment. Mr. Norman Faust of 16 Normandy Road, presented a petition signed by eleven property owners on Normandy Road, objecting to the rezoning of this property to . "E -1" Quiet Business District.. He-stated the property owners fear the property might eventually be converted to a clinic, and in the future, someone might ��� III 52 II March 16, 1970, Cont'd. request rezoning on Normandy Road. Further, that this rezoning would lower residential property values in the area. After discussion, Director Baldwin made a motion that the proposed Ordinance be , left on the calendar for second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bussey and carried by unanimous voice vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. Proposed Ordinance was left on calendar for second reading. Resolution No. 4,343 was then presented, entitled: RESOLUTION APPOINTING A COMMISSIONER IN SEWER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 140 OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; (Westwood Heights) said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,344, entitled: RESOLUTION APPOINTING A COMMISSIONER IN CURB AND GUTTER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 628 OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; ' (Westwood Heights) which Resolution was read in full. Director Wimberly made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd _ total. 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There was presented Resolution No. 4,345, entitled: RESOLUTION APPOINTING A COMMISSIONER IN STREET PAVING IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 629 OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; (Westwood Heights) said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Hussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. ' Resolution No. 4,346 was presented, entitled: RESOLUTION APPOINTING A COMMISSIONER IN WATER PIPE LINE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 132 OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; (Westwood Heights) which Resolution was read in full. Director Wimberly made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. "A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There was then presented a "Petition from Samuel L. Raines, to vacate and close a street known as the 7100 Block of Indiana Avenue, and an alley in Blocks 1 and 2, "Ratterree's Forest Park Highlands Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas. (See Petition for lengthy legal descriptions). Attached to the Petition was a certified copy of the Plat showing the portion of the street and the alley to be closed; also, a communication from Beach Abstract and Guaranty Company stating the last owners of record. On March 5, 1970, the Little Rock Planning Commission recommended that this portion , of Indiana Avenue remain open, but approved the closing of the alley as described. (See Resolution No. 4,347, setting the date for Public Hearing on April 6, 1970) III1� II i March 16, 1970, Cont'd. There was presented Resolution No. 4,347, entitled: ' RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE PETITION TO VACATE A STREET AND AN ALLEY IN BLOCKS.1 AND 2, RATTERREE'S FOREST PARK HIGHLANDS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which Resolution was read in full. Director Baldwin made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, and Director Wimberly seconded the motion. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: .Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. In conformance with the provisions of the Urban Renewal Plan for University Park Urban Renewal Project, Project No. ARK R -51, Resolution No. 4,348 was presented, setting the date for Public Hearing on April 6, 1970 to close certain streets and alleys, entitled: A RESOLUTION FIXING A DATE FOR A HEARING ON A PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO VACATE, ABANDON AND CLOSE PORTIONS OF CERTAIN STREETS AND ALLEYS LOCATED IN CANSLER'S ADDITION AND COX'S SUBDIVISION OF TAYLOR AND BODEMAN ADDITION, ALL BEING ADDITIONS TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS, IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR UNIVERSITY PARK URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT, ' PROJECT NO. ARK R -51; said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There was presented a Petition from the Arkansas Livestock Show Association and the Little Rock Housing Authority, to vacate and close various streets and alleys located in the Coliseum Urban Renewal Project, Project ARK R -17 (See Petition for lengthy legal descriptions of streets and alleys to be closed). Attached to the Petition was a sketch of the streets and alleys to be closed and an Affidavit executed by Clifton L. Giles, Executive Director of the Little Rock Housing Authority, stating that the Housing Authority joined with the Arkansas Livestock Show Association in requesting that these streets and alleys be closed. The Little Rock Planning Commission approved the closing of the described streets and alleys when they approved the Coliseum Urban Renewal Project. (See Resolution No. 4,349, setting the date for Public Hearing on April 6, 1970) Resolution No. 4,349 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION FIXING A DATE FOR HEARING ON A PETITION TO VACATE, ABANDON, AND CLOSE CERTAIN STREETS AND ALLEYS IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which Resolution was read in full. Director Bowen made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes- None; Absent - None. Ordinance No. 12,332 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN LANDS TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AND MAKING SAME A PART OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK AND ASSIGNING SAME TO WARDS; (Re: 8th Installment of Pleasant Valley Subdivision) said Ordinance was read the first time. Filed in connection therewith was a copy of the Pulaski County Court Order signed by the County Judge approving said annexation, dated February 3, 1970. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance as read be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or.more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Upon motion of Director Wimberly, seconded 53 F h-16, 1970, Cont'd. umber.and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Whereupon, the Ordinance was declared passed. The 1969 Audit Report of the Little Rock Municipal Water Works was presented, and upon motion of Director Wimberly, seconded by Director Hurst, said Audit Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The 1969 Audit Report of Twin City Transit, Inc. was then presented, and upon motion of Director I Hurst, seconded by Director Bussey, said Audit Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,333, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $25,000.00 FROM THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND TO BE USED BY THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK TO DEFRAY COSTS INCURRED IN PROCEEDING WITH THE MODEL CITIES PROGRAM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Dillaha made a motion that the rules be suspended ' and the Ordinance as read be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Upon motion of Director Dillaha, seconded by Director Bussey, and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven'in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the I result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Whereupon, the Ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,350, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR VARIOUS ITEMS TO BE USED BY THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, AND FOR CONCRETE WORK TO BE DONE AT GILLAM PARK; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Fire Pumper, Steam Cleaner for Sanitation Department and Concrete Work at Gillam Park) said Resolution was read in full. Director Bowen questioned whether or not the successful bidder for ' the concrete work at Gillam Park would have this work completed in time for the swimming pool to open on the regularly scheduled opening date. He feels the pool should be ready for opening on the date scheduled, without delay. Director Baldwin asked City Manager John T. Meriwether whether the penalty clause will be included in the contract. Mr. Meriwether advised that the penalty clause will appear in the contract, but that inasmuch as the contract price is less than $2,000.00, a bond will not be required. Director Bussey then assured that if the successful bidder, Mr. Anderson Glasco, received the contract, he will complete the job within the required time. Motion was then made by Director Bussey that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. The matter of whether or not to retain a span of the Main Street Bridge for an observation point overlooking the Arkansas River, when a new bridge is completed was discussed. Mr. Don Venhaus, Director of the Department of Community Development presented a sketch of the bridge span and the ' Riverfront in that area. In order to determine whether the span would be structurally safe, a study would be necessary at a cost of $5,000.00 to $6,000.00. The estimated cost of developing the old span into an attractive overlook or esplanade would be between $30,000.00 and $50,000.00. Mr. Venhaus said he felt the money could be spent better in beautifying'the'Riverfront in other ways. City Manager.. March 16, 1970, Cont'd. Sohn T. Meriwether stated that it was the opinion of the Highway Department that to retain the span, _ would complicate design work on the new bridge. After discussion, Director Baldwin made a motion that ' the Main Street Bridge Span not be retained by the City. This motion was seconded by Director Bowen and the motion carried by unanimous voice vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. Resolution No. 4,351 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE INTENT OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK TO SUPPORT AND COOPERATE WITH METROPLAN IN THEIR APPLICATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE URBAN CORRIDOR DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes — Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd — total 7; Noes — None; Absent — None. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, the Board of Directors adjourned at 8:40 o'clock P. M. to meet again in regular session on Monday, April 6, 1970 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. ATTEST: W /�✓ �jj—� APPROVED: City Clerk Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas March 25, 1970 - 4:30 P. M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in Special Session upon call by Mayor Haco Boyd, with the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Absent - Director Baldwin - total 1. The Notice of Call of the Special Meeting addressed to the six.Board of Directors, as filed in the office of the City Clerk on March 25, 1970 was presented as follows: "Gentlemen: Please accept this as notice of a special called meeting of the Board of Directors made pursuant to authority of State law to be held at 4:30 p.m., March 25, 1970 in the Board of Directors room at City Hall at which time the Board will be asked to consider the adoption of a Resolution authorizing the execution of a cooperation agreement between the City of Little Rock and the Little Rock Housing Authority pertaining to neighborhood development program, Project Ark. A -9. , Very truly yours, .� /s/ Haco Boyd, Mayor HB /mg" Attached to the Notice of Call was the official waive notice of the above identified special called meeting of the Little Rock Board of Directors, signed by the other six Directors. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: Mr. Clifton L. Giles, Executive Director of the Little Rock Housing Authority was present and explained the Neighborhood Development Program to the Members of the Board of Directors. He described the Neighborhood Development Program as a new kind of Urban Renewal, except that the grants are approved annually instead of for several years. The City must approve the program each year. The boundaries of the Neighborhood Development Program are the same as those for the Model Cities Neighborhood, except an area bounded by Roosevelt Road, High Street, Fourche Creek and Arch Street, has also been included in the Neighborhood Development Program. Mr. Giles stated that activities for the first year program will begin April lst, and will center around planning the Model Cities Program; also, that plans will be drawn to reduce flooding along Swaggerty Branch in south Little Rock. Mr. Giles said that the Neighborhood Development Program is a vehicle for good planning in the Model Neighborhood. He also pointed out that there will be citizen participation in the Neighbor- hood Development Program. Mr. Giles told the Board of Directors that there will be no cash require- ments from the City for the first year, and that a surplus of credits in the amount of $180,000 can be applied to future years activities. Upon question by Director Bowen, Mr. John T. Meriwether, City Manager said there would be no conflict with grants -in -aid in the Model Cities Program. Mr. Meriwether further explained to the Board of Directors that the City was obligating itself to provide one -third of the cost in undertaking and carrying out the Neighborhood Development Program. He pointed out a section in the Agreement which reads: "If for any reason additional local grants -in- aid are required for the provision of such 1/3 part of the Net Cost, including a failure to provide ' or establish grant -in -aid credit to the satisfaction of the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development in connection with any of the above - identified constructed or proposed non -cash local grant -in -aid items, the City hereby agrees to contribute to the project in cash such additional amount . as may be required to cover the deficit in required local grants -in -aid when and if the same I� II II 33 March 25, 1970 - Cont'd. shall be required; however, it is agreed that other eligible non -cash grants -in -aid, whether ,I provided by the City or some other public entity, may be substituted for any or all of the grants - in -aid items listed herein above and applied toward satisfying the City's share of Net Cost. Specifi- cally, the City agrees that if, upon calculation of the local share at the close of the first year or subsequent years, the sum of approved tax credits and approved non -cash grants -in -aid is less than I the required local share, the City will provide the balance in the form of cash." There was then presented Resolution No. 4,352, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A COOPERATION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS AND i THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS IN CONNECTION WITH NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, PROJECT ARK A -9; Director Bussey made a motion that the reading of the Cooperation Agreement be waived, inasmuch as it had been explained by Mr. Giles. Director Hurst seconded this motion and it was adopted by unanimous viva voce vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The Resolution was then read and Director Dillaha moved that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen Wimberly, Hurst , Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6, Noes - None; Absent - i Director Baldwin - total 1. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Dillaha, the Board of Directors adjourned at 5:05 o'clock P. M. to meet again in regular session on Monday, April 6, 1970 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. ATTEST: Q/rj,�% �✓ APPROVED: I City Clerk Mayor . i i i M �I 4 ��I 53 � Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas April 6, 1970 - 7:30 P. M. , The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Boyd presiding, and Jane Czech, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst and Bussey - total 5; Absent - Director Dillaha - total 1. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Mayor Boyd. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on March 16, 1970 and the special meeting held on March 25, 1970 at 4:30 P. M. was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the Members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. The State President of the AFL -CIO, and other Union Leaders were present to speak in support of striking Water Works Employees. The Board Policy prohibits consideration of business not appearing on the Agenda. Upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, the group was invited to attend the Board of Directors Agenda,Meeting on April 15, 1970 at 3:00 o'clock P. M. and request , to be heard at the Board of Directors Meeting on April 20, 1970 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. The motion carried by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,334, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 2002 NORTH UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the second time, having been read the first time on March 16, 1970. Upon question by Director Bowen, City Attorney Joseph C. Kemp advised that the dental office can be continued at this location and the portion now being occupied by Dr. Russell and his family, can be rented out under "E -1" Quiet Business Classification. Mr. Frank Cox, Attorney for the Petitioner reiterated that this zoning request had been approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission. He then agreed that his client will file a five year covenant to the abutting property owners that he will continue his dental office at 2002 North University Avenue for five years. In the event the covenant is broken, the property owners will have the right to pursue legal action. After discussion, ' upon motion by Director Bowen, seconded by Director Hurst, and by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Mayor Boyd - total 5; Noes - Director Baldwin - total 1; Absent - Director Dillaha - total 1. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 4,353, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT APPLICATION TO THE PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL ON YOUTH OPPORTUNITY FOR A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.00 TO ESTABLISH A MAYOR'S YOUTH COUNCIL AND STAFF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Director Hussey made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and ' Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Dillaha - total 1. - III II April 6, 1970, Cont'd. The following Zoning Applications as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on March 5, 1970 were presented. Z -2109 - Petition from the Little Rock Housing Authority to rezone the 1800 Block of Broadway, described as Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14, Block 1, Fulton's Addition to the City of Little Rock, and Lots 16, 17 and 18, Block 204, Kimball and Bay Subdivision in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, from "F" Commercial District to "E" Apartment District. Z -1695 - Petition from Carl F. Keller to rezone the west side of the 1100 Block of Lewis Street, described as Lot 3, Block 5, Jansen's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, from "C" Two- family District to "F" Commercial District. Z -1762 - Petition from Fausett & Company, Inc. to rezone 6720 Asher Avenue (lengthy legal description) from "D" Apartment District to "F" Commercial District. Z -2344 - Petition from Carl F. Keller to rezone the 4200 Block of West 12th Street, described as all of Block 1, Sidney J. Johnson's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, from "B" Residence District to "F" Commercial District. There being no protests presented to the reclassification of the above described properties ' as approved by the Planning Commission, an Ordinance to rezone said property was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,335) Ordinance No. 12,335 was presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Wimberly and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motio was made -by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final - reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote r was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and.Mayor Boyd - .total 6; Noes - None; Absent -- Director Dillaha - total 1. Said Ordinance was then declared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 4,354, entitled: ... A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING $575.39 FROM LITTLE ROCK SEWER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 115; SAID MONEY REPRESENTING THE BALANCE IN THE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AFTER THE BONDS WERE FULLY PAID AND DELINQUENT ASSESSSMENTS COLLECTED; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES,; said Resolution was read in full. Motion.was made by Director Wimberly that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote:- Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Mayor Boyd - total 6;' Noes - None; Absent - Director Dillaha.- total 1.- 1 . There was again presented the Petition from Samuel L. Raines, representing- himself to be the owner of all the property abutting -upon that portion of the alley to be closed, as shown on the Plat now on known as the 7100 Block of Indiana Avenue. On March 5, 1970 the Little Rock Planning Commission recommended that Indiana Avenue remain open, but approved the alley closure. On March 31, 1970, the Petitioner, Samuel L. Raines filed a request for the removal of the closing of the 7100 Block of file in Plat Book.l,.Page 152, in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Pulaski County, Arkansas, asking the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas to vacate.and' close the above described alley. The petition as filed-on February 17, 1970 also included the request for closing a street known as the 7100 Block of Indiana Avenue. On March 5, 1970 the Little Rock Planning Commission recommended that Indiana Avenue remain open, but approved the alley closure. On March 31, 1970, the Petitioner, Samuel L. Raines filed a request for the removal of the closing of the 7100 Block of April 6, 1970, Cont'd. Indiana Avenue from the Petition on file. Public Hearing on the Petition had been set for this time and place by Resolution No. 4,347 of the Board of Directors; and it was'stated that Notice thereof _ had been duly published on March 20, 1970 and March 27, 1970, advising'-all persons interested to ' appear and they would be heard thereon. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard at this time. There being no protests to the Petition, the Public Hearing was declared closed and Ordinance to close the alley in Block 2, Ratterree's Forest Park Highlands Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,336) Ordinance No. 12,336 was then presented, entitled: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, VACATING AND CLOSING THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 2, RATTERREE'S FOREST PARK HIGHLANDS.ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bussey moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance as read be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Upon motion of Director Hurst, seconded.by Director Bussey, and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number '.and two - thirds or more of the Members of the ' Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended-and the Ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Dillaha - total 1. Said Ordinance was then declared passed. The Proposal by the Little Rock Housing Authority -to close certain streets and alleys located in University Park Urban Renewal Project, Project ARK R -51 was presented. Public Hearing on this Proposal had been set for this time and place by Resolution No. 4,348 of the Board of Directors; and it was - stated that Notice thereof had been duly.published on March 20, 1970 and March 27, 1970, advising all persons interested to appear and they would be heard thereon. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard at this time. There being no protests presented, the Public Hearing was declared closed and Ordinance to close certain streets and alleys in University Park Urban.Renewal Project was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,337) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,337, entitled: AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING PORTIONS OF CERTAIN STREETS AND ALLEYS LOCATED IN CANSLER'S ADDITION, COX'S SUBDIVISION OF TAYLOR AND BODEMAN ADDITION, ALL BEING ADDITIONS TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE UNIVERSITY_PARK.URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT, PROJECT ARK R -51; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second. reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote :of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present being six in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Dillaha - total 1. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. 1 April 6, 1970, Cont'd. There was again presented the Petition from the Arkansas Livestock Show Association and the Little Rock Housing Authority, representing themselves to be the owners of all the property abutting upon certain streets and,alleys to be closed, asking the Board of.Directors of the City- of.Little Rock, Arkansas to vacate and close the streets and alleys as described in the Petition.and located in the Coliseum Urban Renewal,Project. Public Hearing on the Petition had been set for this time and place by Resolution No. 4,349 of the Board of Directors; and it was stated that Notice thereof had been duly published on March 20, 1970 and March 27, 1970, advising all persons interested to appear and,they would be heard thereon.. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard at this time. there being no protests to the Petition, the Public Hearing was declared closed and Ordinance to close said streets and alleys wasiplaced on first reading. :(See Ordinance No. 12,338) Ordinance No. 12,338•'was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING CERTAIN.STREETS AND ALLEYS IN. .THE CITY.OF.•LITTLE ROCK, PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS; (Re: Certain streets and alleys in Coliseum Urban Renewal Project) which Ordinance was read the first time. ..Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended.and the Ordinance be placed on second reading„ which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly,.and was,adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being six in.number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board.of Directors- elect. The Ordinance was.read the second.time. .Upon motion by Director Wimberly, seconded by Director Hurst, and by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or.more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass; with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Mayor Boyd,- total 6;- Noes - .None; Absent - Director Dillaha - total 1. Said Ordinance was then declared.passed. . The 1969 Audit Report of the Little Rock Firemen's Relief and Pension Fund was presented, and upon motion of 'Director Wimberly, seconded by Director Baldwin,.said Audit Report was received and by unanimous vote o'£ the Members of the Board of Directors present. The Comparative Statement of Income Account, Little Rock Municipal Water Works for the month of January, 1970 was presented and upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director'Wimberly, said Statement of Income Account was received and filed by unanimous vote of the Members of.the.Board.of Directors present. The 1969 Audit Report of the Little Rock Municipal Judges Retirement Fund.was; presented, -and upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by,.Director Wimberly, said Audit Report was.received.and.�filed by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present.. _: The.1969 Audit Report of-the Little Rock Sanitary Sewer System.was then presented, and upon motion of Director Wimberly, seconded by Director Baldwin, said Audit Report was received and filed by unanimo vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. .. Resolution No. 4,355 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF-BRUSH CHIPPERS AND CURB AND.GUTTER FORMS AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE EXOTIC BIRD DISPLAY CAGE; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;, which Resolution was readinn full. Motion was made.by Director Wimberly that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on.the motion,and the.Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes — Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly; Hurst,- ,Bussey,and _.. Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Dillaha - total 1. 53 April 6, 1970, Cont'd. There was presented Resolution No. 4,356, entitled: A RESOLUTION.FIXING GREENS -FEES IN WAR MEMORIAL AND REBSAMEN•PARK GOLF COURSES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; — said Resolution was read in full.. Director Bussey made a motion that the Resolution be adopted;- which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes.- Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Dillaha - total 1. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,339,.entitled: AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR PARTS.AND REPAIR TO AN INTERNATIONAL TRACTOR DOZER TD -25 -C USED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT; AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR SAID PARTS AND REPAIR; APPROPRIATING FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS.($4,000.00) FROM THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE. OF THE GENERAL FUND; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules,be suspended and the Ordinance as read be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of,Directors- elect. The Ordinance was read the second ' itime. .Upon motion of Director Bussey, seconded by Director Hurst, and by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance wasiread the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance.Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Mayor Boyd.- total 6; Noes— None; Absent - Director Dillaha - total 1. Whereupon, the Ordinance was declared passed. Ordinance No. 12,340 was. then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE COMPLETION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS -FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN AUDITORIUM - GARAGE; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $65,000.00 FROM THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE OF THE STREET FUND; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;' which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen made a motion that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance as read be placed on second reading. This motion was-seconded by Director Baldwin, and jwas adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, -being six in number and two thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the , second time. Upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Bussey, and by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon -.the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin,.Wimberly, Hurst and Bussey - total 5; Noes - Mayor Boyd - total 1; Absent - Director Dillaha - total 1. The Ordinance was then declared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 4,357, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE APPLICATION.WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AN AGENCY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR A FEDERAL GRANT -IN -AID TO ACQUIRE AND DEVELOP PFEIFER SCHOOL PARK AND HANGER HILL PARK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read.in full. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and . Mayor Boyd - total.6; Noes— None; Absent - Director Dillaha - total 1. II II III, 39 April 6, 1970, Cont'd. Resolution No. 4,358 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE APPLICATION WITH- THE -DEPARTMENT° OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AN AGENCY OF THE UNITED-STATES OF AMERICA, FOR A FEDERAL GRANT-IN-!AID TO ACQUIRE AND DEVELOP EAST END PARK AND SUBDIVISION #5 PARK;' AND FOR OTHER-PURPOSES; ' which Resolution was read in full.' Director Bussey made a motion'that the Resolution be'adopted, and Director Hurst seconded the motion. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst,'Bussey and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Dillaha - total 1. There was presented Resolution No. 4,359, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE APPLICATION WITH THE-DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AN AGENCY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR A FEDERAL GRANT-IN- AID TO DEVELOP HALL COVE PARK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the Resolution'be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey. A roll call was had on the motion and the'-Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes — Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and ' Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Dillaha " = total 1. Resolution No. 4,360 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE APPLICATION'WITH THE DEPARTMENT' I OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AN AGENCY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA-, FOR A FEDERAL GRANT-IN- AID TO DEVELOP WAKEFIELD PARK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Director Baldwin made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, and Director Bussey seconded the motion. A roll call was taken on the motion and-the Resolution'was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and -Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Dillaha - total 1. There was presented Resolution No. 4,361, entitled: I A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING OF APPLICATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOP- MENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; FOR A GRANT UNDER P.L. 89 -117; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Storm Drainage Project) said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the Resolution be adopted', which motion'was seconded'by Director Wimberly. A roll call was.,had on the motion-and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: -Ayes - Directors Bowen;'Baldwin; Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - 'Director Dillaha - -total 1.' Resolution No. 4,362 was presented; entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO CONTINUE ITS EFFORTS OF COOPERATION WITH METROPLAN FOR A SUPPLEMENTAL PULASKI AREA TRANSPORTATION STUDY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Director Bussey made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Dillaha - total 1. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,341, entitled: AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE POSITION.OF "ASSISTANT DIRECTOR,. PERMITS AND INSPECTION DIVISION ", DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES THEREFOR; AUTHORIZING SALARY FOR SAID POSITION; AMENDING IN PART ORDINANCE NO. 10,881; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by-Director Bussey; and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. April 6, 1970, Cont'd. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Mayor Boyd - total_6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Dillaha.- total 1. Ordinance No. 12,342 was presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE CONDEMNING CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS, TO BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING AND PROVIDING AN EASEMENT ACROSS SAID PROPERTY FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF THE LITTLE ROCK PORT INDUSTRIAL PARK SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO BRING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST SAID PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY; AND FOR.OTHER PURPOSES;.. (Re: Property owned by James Lasley, Trustee; Easement in favor of Winrock.Realty.Corporation). _ which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Wimberly moved that the,rules be suspended.and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of,Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was,read the second time. Moti was made by Director Bussey that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be,placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present being six in number and two- thirds,or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and,the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - .None; Absent - Director Dillaha - total 1. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. Resolution No. 4,363 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE LEGAL PROCEEDINGS FOR THE COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT 1969 PRIVILEGE TAXES DUE THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK;. said Resolution was read in full. Director Bowen made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was, adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Dillaha - total 1. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,364, entitled: RETAINING THE SERVICES OF HERSCHEL H. FRIDAY TO PREPARE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS -FOR, THE AUDITORI PARKING GARAGE REVENUE BOND ISSUE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Director Baldwin moved that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by „Director Bussey. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was_adopted;by. the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Mayor. Boyd - total.6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Dillaha - .total 1. _ Resolution No. 4,365 was then presented, entitled:, -. .. A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING MR. JOSEPH B. HURST AND MR. TED DILLAHA, JR..TO THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AGENCY OF PULASKI COUNTY FOR ONE YEAR TERMS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Director Bussey made a motion that the Resolution be adopted and this motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call,was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey and Mayor Boyd. - total 5; Noes - None;. Present and Not Voting - Director Hurst - total 1; Absent - Director Dillaha - total 1. II II iii 41 April 6, 1970, Cont'd. _ There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bussey, the Board of Directors adjourned at 8:50 o'clock P. M. to meet again in regular session on Monday, April 20, 1970 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. ATTEST: 9411.& `vZ4 APPROVED: *MAayor City Clerk i II II Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas ' April 20, 1970 - 7:30 P. M. - The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas,met in regular session with Mayor Haco Boyd presiding, and Jane Czech, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, ,. 1 Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Absent - None. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Mayor Boyd. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on April 6, 1970 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the Members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. The following Zoning Applications as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on January 8, 1970 and April 2, 1970 were presented: Z -2348 - Petition from Colonial Production Company to rezone 501 Rice Street, described as Lots 1, 2 and 12, Block 27, Capitol Hill Extension Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, from "B" Residence District to "J" Industrial District. Z -2328 - Petition from Mrs. T. L. (Anna) Gosser to rezone the 7400 and 7500 Blocks of Geyer Springs Road, described as Tract 7, Home Acres Subdivision lying west of Geyer Springs Road, Pulaski County, Arkansas, from "A" One- family District to "I" Light Industrial District. Z -2305 - Petition from P M & W Properties to rezone the. 5900 Block of Woodlawn (see Petition for long legal description) from "B" Residence District to "E -1" Quiet Business District. There being no protests presented to the reclassification of the above described properties as approved by the Planning Commission, an Ordinance to rezone said property was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,343) Ordinance No. 12,343 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance as read be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Upon motion'of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Hurst, and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following results; Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Whereupon, the Ordinance was declared passed. The following Zoning Application as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on April 2, 1970 was presented: Z -2349 - Petition from Robert M. Wilson to reclassify 6900 Cantrell Road in Little Rock, Arkansas (see Petition for lengthy legal description) from "A" One- family District to "D" Apartment, "E" Apartmen and "F" Commercial Districts. Ordinance No. 12,344 to rezone this property was placed on first reading, entitled: 17 j II I ,I�43 fl� April 20, 19701 Cont'd. AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 6900 CANTRELL ROAD IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43-2-OF THE CODE OF.ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time. Several property owners along Brownwood Road were present to oppose the rezoning of this property. Mrs. James A. Henry of 2016 Brownwood Road told the Board of Directors there would be from 400 to 500 people living in this proposed complex and that access would not be adequate to the area from Cantrell Road. She further stated since the construction of tennis courts about fifteen feet from her back yard, there had been a drainage problem. Director Bowen then advised Mrs. Henry that no building permit will be issued until the right -of -way for Kentucky Street has been acquired and improved as an access road. Upon question by Director Bussey, i Mr. Don Venhaus, Director of the Department of Community Development said he was certain that something could be done to alleviate this drainage problem. Director Bowen then asked Mr. Wilson, the Petitioner, if plans included screening and lights for the tennis courts. Mr. Wilson informed that the tennis court were for day use only and no lights would be installed. Mr. Venhaus stated the Development Plan included) screening, but the details have not yet been established, however the screening would probably be a combination of solid screening and live plantings. Another property owner on Brownwood Road, Mr. Dennis R. Thompson, asked for assurance on two matters; drainage and screening. Mr. Venhaus stated there will be problems during construction, but before a building permit will be issued, all the requirements of the Development Plan including drainage and screening, must be complied with. After discussion, Director Baldwin made a motion that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance as read be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the.result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - Director Dillaha - total 1; Absent - None. Whereupon, the Ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,345, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE ANNEXATION OFtZERTAIN.TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; (Re: Bill Brandon's Addition at the end of Scott Hamilton Drive) said Ordinance was read the first time. .Filed in connection therewith was a copy of the Pulaski County Court Order signed by the County Judge approving said annexation, dated March 10, 1970. Director Bowen then moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance as read be placed on.second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by.unanimous.vote.of the members.of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds.or more.of the members.of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Upon motion of Director Wimberly,.seconded by Director Baldwin, and by unanimous vote of.the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of.Directors- elect,.the.rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read -the third and last time. The.Aye and No vote was.taken upon the. question, Shall the Ordinance.Pass, with.the following result:.-Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin,-Wimberly Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total.7;. Noes - None; Absent - .None.. Said Ordinance was then ' declared passed. The Comparative Statement of Income Account, Little Rock Municipal Water Works for-the month of February, 1970 was presented and upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Hurst, said Statement of Income Account was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the-Board of Directors present. fl 54�1 April 20, 1970, Cont'd. i There was presented Ordinance No. 12,346, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A BEQUEST OF $10,000.00 FROM THE ESTATE OF JOHN D. WALTHOUR, DECEASED, AND APPROPRIATING SAME FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT THE LITTLE ROCK CITY ZOO; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. Resolution No. 4,366 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS ITEMS TO BE USED BY THE CITY OF , LITTLE ROCK; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Mowers, trucks and tractors) which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There had been placed on the Agenda, a proposed Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12 -11 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING A SECTION 12 -11 -M TO PROVIDE FOR ELECTRICAL LIGHTING REPAIRMAN CLASSIFICATION, EXAMINATION FEE AND RENEWAL FEE; AND BY ADDING A SECTION 12 -11 -N TO PROVIDE FOR ELECTRICAL LIGHTING REPAIR CONTRACTOR, SETTING FORTH QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSE AND BOND," by the request of Mr. Charles Henderson who wishes to enter business in Little Rock only to change bulbs and ballasts in fluorescent light fixtures. Mr. Henderson told the Board of Directors that he is qualified to do this work, having been in business for seven years. Mr. Russell H. Clark, a member of the Electrical Examining Board, and a large group of electrical workers were present to oppose the creation of this new classification. Mr. Clark advised that the Electrical Examining Board felt that if anyone dealt with lighting fixtures, he should be a qualified electrician. Mr. Harrison West representing the Electrical Contractors stated that they concur with the recommendations of the Electrical Examining Board, and they do not think the Ordinance should be broken into a hundred pieces. Upon question by Director Dillaha, Mr. West advised that the basic requirement to become a Master Electrician is four years apprenticeship. Director Baldwin then asked Mr. Don Venhaus, Director of the Department of Community Development for his opinion on the proposed Ordinance. Mr. Venhaus said after studying the matter with his Staff, he felt the proposed Ordinance would not be in the best interest of the people. Director Wimberly recommended that the present City Electrical Code and the various classifications such as Refrigeration Repairman, Electric Sign Contractors, etc. be reviewed. After discussion, Director Bowen then made a motion that "we not create the classificationsof Electrical Lighting Repairman and Electrical Lighting Repair Contractor under the City's Electrical Code." This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin and the motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - , Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst and Bussey - total 4; Noes - Directors Wimberly, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 3; Absent - None. The proposed Ordinance was not read. II II X April 20, 1970, Cont'd. Resolution No. 4,367 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE AND FILE APPLICATION WITH THE BUREAU OF OUTDOOR RECREATION OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR FOR A GRANT OF FUNDS TO BE USED FOR THE ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF RIVER MOUNTAIN PARK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Director Bussey made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,347, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4 -27 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SAID SECTION DEALING WITH SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN DANCE HALLS OR WHERE DANCING IS CARRIED ON; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bussey and was adopted by t unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last.time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directo Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Present and Not Voting - Director Dillaha - total 1; Absent - None. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,368, entitled: A RESOLUTION ADOPTING SCHEDULES FOR AVERAGE SALES PRICES AND FOR AVERAGE ANNUAL GROSS RENTALS OF STANDARD HOUSING APPLICABLE TO DISPLACED FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Hall Cove Park Site, OSA -10) said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Resolution No. 41369 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE APPLICATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AN AGENCY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR FEDERAL GRANT -IN -AID TO DEVELOP PARK SITE "F" AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: 38th & High Streets Park Site) i which Resolution was read in full. Director Bussey made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,348, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 7 -19 AND 7 -20 AND ADDING SECTION 7 -29 (a) TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: License Fee and Vaccination of Dogs) which Ordinance was read the first time. Dr. Rease Mitcham, a Little Rock Veterinarian and Mrs. Anne C. Thompson, Director of the Animal Shelter were present to answer any questions about the proposed Ordi- nance. Upon question by Director Bowen, Dr. Mitcham advised that in his opinion, Little Rock Veterinari April 20, 1970, Cont'd. had been very cooperative in selling dog licenses for dogs they vaccinate. He suggested that in the future, consideration be given to the possibility of lowering the age for vaccination from six months to three months. Director Bowen then recommended that a study be made on the age limit for vaccinating „, dogs. Director Bowen then moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Hurst that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as.follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Said Ordinance was declared passed. Resolution No. 4,370 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF ARKANSAS PIT AND QUARRY COMPANY ON CERTAIN LANDS BELONGING TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A QUITCLAIM DEED UPON RECEIPT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF $67,600.00; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Pt. Gillam Park Land) said Resolution was read in full. Director Bussey made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There was presented Resolution No. 4,371, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ARKANSAS HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT AND THE BUREAU OF PUBLIC ROADS PERTAINING TO THE INITIATION OF A FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM ENTITLED "TRAFFIC OPERATIONS PROGRAM TO INCREASE CAPACITY AND SAFETY "; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Motion was'made by Director Dillaha that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey. A roll call was had on the motion and-the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,349, entitled: - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 15 -13, 15 -14, 15 -15, 15 -18 and 15 -19 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, SAME BEING SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 15 DEALING WITH GARBAGE, TRASH AND WEEDS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Dillaha moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Said Ordinance was then declared passed. April 20, 1970, Cont'd. There was presented Resolution No. 4,372, entitled: A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING MR. FRANK SMITH, MR. R. E. HAWKINS, AND MR. C. H. McCRORY TO THE OAKLAND CEMETERY BOARD FOR THREE YEAR TERMS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Director Bowen made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, and Director Bussey seconded the motion. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Resolution No. 4,373 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONGRATULATIONS AND COMMENDING,THE FIRST MISSIONARY BAPTIST'CHURCH OF LITTLE ROCK;'ARKANSAS, ON ITS 125TH ANNIVERSARY; which Resolution was read in full. Motion "was made by Director Bussey that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Dillaha, the Board of Directors adjourned at 9:35 o'clock P. M. to meet again in regular session on Monday, May 4, 1970 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. ATTEST: voz� APPROVED: �. City Clerk Mayor W k II Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas May 4, 1970 - 7:30=P. M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with.Mayor Haco Boyd presiding, and Jane Czech, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Bald- win, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Absent - None. There being a quorum present and it being so announced., the following proceedings were had: The'Invocation was given by Mayor Boyd. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on April 20, 1970 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and - summarized to the Members of the Board of Directors, upon mot of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Wimberly, by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Di- rectors present. The following Zoning Application as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on April 2, 19 was presented: Z -2226 - Petition from Wickard & Company, by Ed K. Willis to rezone the NW Corner of West Markham =­ Street and Ellis Drive, 9900 Block of West Markham Street (see Petition for long legal description) from "A" One- family District to "D" Apartment District. There being no protests presented to the reclassification of the above described property as'apj by the Planning Commission; an'Ordinane to rezone said property was placed on first reading. (See ance No. 12,350) Ordinance No. 12,350 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 9900 WEST MARKHAM STREET IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK,- .ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2'OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordin ance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unan imous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or mor of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time.. Upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Di- rectors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Whereupon, the Ordinance was declared passed. There was presented a Zoning Appeal for Review before the Board of Directors from Mr. Philip W. Ragsdale, Attorney for Applicants (Z -2336) of action taken by the Little Rock Planning Commission on April 2, 1970 in denying the reclassification of Blocks 70, 90 and 91, John Barrow Addition to the City of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, from "B" Single Family District to "D" Apartment District. (The Zoning Application showing the property belonging to Bill Hood, Marie T. Jones and H. J. Burney and signed by Burt D. Henry, Jr., Agent was heard the first time by the Planning Commission on February 5, 1970 at which time the matter was deferred for sixty says.) Attached to the Letter of Appeal to the Board of Directors from Mr. Ragsdale was a copy of the Zoning Application and a Notice of Public Hearing on May 4, 1970 at 7:30 P. M. in the Board of Directors' Chamber at City Hall; this Notice having been served to all parties in interest and having copies of fifty -two receipts for certified mail attached thereto. If rezoned, the developers propose to construct an apartment complex consisting of thirteen buildings with a total of one hundred units renting from $135.00 to $201.00 per month. The proposed r 4, 1970 - Cont'd. buildings would be one and two story structures. Paved streets and a parking lot with 156 paved parking spaces are included in the.plans.for the apartment complex. A proposed Ordinance to rezone this prope was placed on first reading, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 3700 AND 3800 BLOCKS OF -ZION STREET IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS AMENDING SECTION-43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PUR- POSES; which proposed Ordinance was read the first time. The Public Hearing was'declared open-and Mr. Don Venhaus, Director of the Department of Community Development gave a brief report 'on "this.;rezoning re- quest, stating the tract consists of 6 1/2 acres which was annexed to the City in the ^1962• Annexation; that the terrain is not too bad and that homes of both low and high quality can be found'in. this area.' He .further stated the Staff had recommended approval. Director Bowen then advisedithat he >had been in- formed that one of the big objections was that this apartment complex is to be built with _a. Federal Housing Administration Loan under a program that would allow some tenants to have part of:their rent paid by the Federal Government. He stated "the type of financing should have nothing to'do. with . our decision here tonight, we are here to decide on zoning." Mr. Philip Ragsdale; Attorney for the Applican told the Board of Directors that the property requested for rezoning is beyond use-other than paying taxes 'and they want to develop the property for people to live on, and the only 'obvious : answer for this property is apartments. He stated that the proposed apartments are designed:.for working:people.and will be privately operated. Mr. Ragsdale said the objectors contend that "this is'Governmen t.Housing that will draw the wrong kind of people, and further, "that property values will be lowered." He.s'aid, "this is not Government Housing, it is privately owned and it will actually upgrade the area; will bring about better fire protection; and the sewer improvement district will be paid off sooner." He showed.pictures of, deteriorated property in the area and showed the amount of taxes now being paid on the tract being requested for rezoning. Mr. Robert W. Laster, Attorney for the opponents told the Board of Directors that the people in the area do, not want the complex there, and that there are other areas in the City suitably zoned for such a development. He said the residents had been told that if the complex is not allowed, the only alternative would be construction of houses under an interest subsidy plan.allowing low- income families to qualify for Federal subsidy of interest payments on a home. Mr. Laster stated the people had no objection to such a development, because the people who moved in would be property owners who would care for their property. There was a large delegation of property owners present and Mr. Laster questioned the Mayor whether or not some of these people could be heard. The Mayor replied, "if they live in the immediate vicinity." Rev. Will Cooley, a resident within three blocks, stated he objects to this many people living in one place and that the project might bring drug addicts to the neighborhood. Mr. Calvin Jackson, 3900 Walker Street said improvements are being made to the area, and that this apartment development would cause property values to decrease.. Mr. Johnny Brown objected to further crowding in schools, increase of traffic and possible violence. Mr. Jim Miller stated he was a working man with a degree in. forestry, living in this vicinity and could not understand why this propert should be rezoned. Director Bussey then questioned, "who are the developers ?" Mr. Burt Henry, Jr. then informed the Board of Directors that he is a Co- Developer; that the reason for the rent subsidy is to insure the rental of the apartments; that the project is not for low income people, but for medium in- come families.. Upon question by Director Hurst, Mr. Henry stated the Government will subsidize no more than 70% of the total project and no more than 80% of an individual's rent. Upon question by Director Bussey, Mr. Henry stated the apartments would be rented to any race, color or creed. Director Dillaha asked Mr. Henry if they could build any other type of apartments on this property. Mr. Henry answered that it would not be feasible because of the expense of building today. Director Baldwin then made a motion that the Public Hearing be closed and that the Ordinance'be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Dillaha, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board 4. 1970 - Cont'd. of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Dillaha, and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Director Bowen -total 1; Noes— Directors Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Absent - None. Where- upon, the Ordinance was declared NOT'passed. The Comparative Statement of Income Account, Little Rock Municipal Water Works for the month of March, 1970 was presented and upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Wimberly, said State- ment of Income Account was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,351, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION ON MISSISSIPPI STREET; CANCELLING'STREET FUND RESERVES; APPROPRIATING $277,265.00 FROM THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE OF THE 1965 IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Pulaski Construction Company - $411,482.63) said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Wimberly moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Wimberly that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; _ Absent - None. Said Ordinance was then declared passed. ' There was presented Ordinance No. 12,352, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH A "PENSION AND INSURANCE SURVEY "; TO EMPLOY A CONSULTANT TO MAKE SAID SURVEY; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT;NOT TO EXCEED ELEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($11,000.00); APPROPRIATING MONIES FROM THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. There was a brief discussion in which Mayor Boyd voiced his opposition to employing a firm outside of Little Rock, because he felt that local insurance specialists could.conduct the survey. Director Baldwin expressed his.feeling that an outside firm such as Peat, Marwick & Mitchell Company of Houston, Texas, who has broad experience in this field should be con- sidered to conduct the survey. Director Bowen then moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous' vote of the members of the Board of D'irectors'�present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Hurst that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final read- ing, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board May 4, 1970 - Cont'd. of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes.- Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha = total 6; Noes - None; Present and Not Voting - Mayor Boyd — total 1; Absent - None. The said Ordinance was then declared passed. Resolution No. 4,374 was presented, "entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR A FREEZER FOR THE ZOO AND ON ROAD AND SITE GRADING AT CITY MATERIAL YARD; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Director Baldwin made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, 'which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There was presented Resolution No. 4,375, entitled: A RESOLUTION GRANTING TO R. A. LANGE DISABILITY RETIREMENT BENEFITS UNDER SECTION 2 -24 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution wa adopted by the following vote: Ayes.- Directors Bowen; Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst; Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,353, entitled: AN ORDINANCE LEVYING A TAX UPON THE GROSS RECEIPTS OF HOTELS, MOTELS, RESTAURANTS, CAFES AND CAFE- TERIAS IN THE CITY; PRESCRIBING THE PROCEDURE FOR THE COLLECTION,AND ENFORCEMENT :OF -THE TAX; PRESCRIBING THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH REVENUES DERIVED FROM COLLECTION OF THE TAX MAY BE USED; CREATING A CITY ADVER- TISING AND PROMOTION COMMISSION; PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMER- GENCY; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha, and was adopted:by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seveVin number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote.was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as f6llows: Ayes. - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha'arid Mayor'Boyd'- -total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. - The Emergency Section being Section 7 of Ordinance No. 12,353 was read, and adopted by the followin roll call vote: Ayes ; - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None, Absent - None. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. Resolution No. 4,376 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A GREENS FEE SEASON TICKET AT WAR MEMORIAL AND REBSAMEN PARK GOLF COURSES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; II 55 iii II May 4, 1970 - Cont'd. (Tickets to be non - transferrable and no refunds will be made.) said Resolution was read in full. Motion.was made by Director. Baldwin that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was -` adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - Director Dillaha - total 1; Absent - None. There was presented Resolution No. 4,377, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A PARCEL OF LAND FROM McGEORGE CONTRACTING COMPANY, INC., CONTAINING 40 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND NEEDED AS AN ADDITION TO GILLAM PARK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Price: 1 $48,621.60) which Resolution was read in full. Director Wimberly made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, and Director Bussey seconded the motion. A roll call was taken on the motion and the,Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,378, entitled: , A RESOLUTION GRANTING TO THE CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND AND PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY 'A 30 DAY EXTENSION ON THE RIGHT -OF -WAY FRANCHISE GRANTED SAID COMPANY BY ORDINANCE 112625 DATED NOVEMBER 24, 1919; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the Resolution be adopted, . which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Resolution No. 4079 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH MEHLBURGER & ASSOCIATES FOR THE PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR BASIC WATER AND SEWER GRANTS FOR STORM DRAINAGE IN THE MODEL NEIGHBORHOOD PENDING APPROVAL BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; AND FOR OTHER , i PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Director Bussey made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, and Director Wimberly seconded the motion. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopte by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd III total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,380, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT ON A DUMP TRUCK; CANCELLING THE CONTRACT PREVIOUSLY AWARDED BY I RESOLUTION NO. 4,366; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Resolution No. 4,366, adopted April 20, 1970 awarded contract to Cliff Peck Chevrolet Company. Cliff Peck unable to make delivery in accordance with proposal) said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 1; Noes - None; Absent - None. —II� III II II �VL3 May 4, 1970 - Cont'd. i There was presented Resolution No. 4,381, entitled: ' A RESOLUTION OF RECOGNITION AND COMMENDATION TO CURTIS WOODS; which Resolution was read in full. Director Bussey made a motion that the Resolution be adopted,a.and Director Baldwin seconded the motion. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was- adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent- None. Resolution No..4,382 was then presented, entitled: i A RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION COMMISSION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the Resolution be adopted, P:'z which motion was seconded by Director Bussey. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was- ad opted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Director' There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Baldwin, seconded by Director Wimberly, the Board of Directors adjourned at 10:00 o'clock P. M. to meet again in regular session on Monday, May 18, 1970 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. ATTEST: APPROVED: City Clerk Mayor II II Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas May 18, 1970 - 7:30 P. M. The Board of. Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Haco Boyd presiding, and Jane Czech, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey and Dillaha - total 5; Absent - Director.Hurst - total 1. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Mayor Boyd. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on May 4, 1970 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the Members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Bussey, seconded by Director Wimberly, by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Di- rectors present. The following Zoning Applications as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on May 7, 1970 were presented: Z -2341 - Petition from James H. Larrison, Agent for Southwest Investment Club, Inc. to rezone Block 2, R. D. Duncan's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas (8900 Block White Rock Lane) from "A" One- family District to "E -1 -A" Nursing Home, Lodging and Undertaking District. Z -2353 - Petition from Mrs. Robert R. Finne to rezone 1212 Valentine Street, Described as Lot 3, Block 18, Jones and Worthen Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, from "B" Residence District to "C" Two- family District. Z -2352 - Petition from Thomas Purifoy, Agent for 0. L. Eakin to rezone 104 North Summit Street, described as Lot 11, Block 2, Union Depot Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas from "B" Resi- dence District to "C" Two- family District. There being no protests presented to the reclassification of the above described properties as ap- proved by the Planning Commission, an Ordinance to rezone said property was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,354) Ordinance No. 12,354 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SEC- TION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ord- inance as read be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, and by unanimous vote of the members °of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended;'and the Ordinance-was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following results: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. Whereupon, the Ordinance was declared passed. �I �I iii 55 May 18, 1970 - Cont'd. The following Zoning Application as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on April 7, 1970 was presented: Z -2356 - Petition from Carl F. Keller and Marguerite Keller Henry to rezone the 4200 Block of West 14th Street, described as Lots 7, 8, 9 and 10, Block 6, Sidney J. Johnson's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, from "B" Residence District to "C" Two - family District. A proposed Ordinance to rezone this property was placed on first reading, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 4200 BLOCK-OF-WEST 14TH STREET IN THE CITY OF LITTLE-ROCK,--ARKANSAS,' AMENDING SECTION 43 =2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time. Mrs. Alta Myers of 1400 Abigail Street,, spokesman for a large delegation of property owners in this area who were- present, told the Board of Directors the residents - are opposed to this rezoning because most of the people own.their own homes, many of whom are retired and have lived in the neighborhood for many years. Also, that four duplexes on this.block.would mean ' eight more families, which would create a crowded traffic condition. Mrs. L. A. Moorman, Sr. of 4211 West 15th Street, who has lived in this area for fifty years, also spoke in opposition to the rezoning to "C" Two- family. Mrs. Myers then asked the opponents to stand. Mr. Carl F. Keller, the Petitioner, who proposes to move four houses on these four vacant lots and convert them to first class duplexes with central heat and air - conditioning, said he had nothing more to add to what he told the Board of Directorsi at the May 13, 1970 Agenda Meeting. He said he would be glad to answer any questions. Director Baldwin then asked Mr. Keller if he couldn't put four single dwellings on these lots under the present zoning and stated there wouldn't be too much difference in the rent. Mr. Keller.said the houses could be rented, as single dwellings, but that more homes are needed. Director Bowen then made a motion that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director 'Wimber , and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Dillaha, and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read,the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the- question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Director Bowen - total 1; Noes - Directors Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey and Dillaha - total 4; Present and not voting - Mayor Boyd - total 1; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. Said Ordinance was then declared NOT passed. There was presented a Final Report of the Commissioners of Street Improvement District No. 582, stating all assessments of benefits for all years have been paid in full and there are no delinquencies. All bonds have been.retired and there are no bonds outstanding. All obligations of whatsoever nature of the District have.been met and there are no outstanding bills of.any kind owed by the District. Upon . motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, said Final Report was received.and filed by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. Resolution No. 4,383 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING $311.64 FROM LITTLE ROCK STREET IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 582; SAID MONEY REPRESENTING THE BALANCE IN THE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT�AFTER THE BONDS WERE FULLY PAID; AND FOR OTHER ' PURPOSES; May 18, 1970 - Cont'd. said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the Resolution be adopted which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,384, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR VARIOUS ITEMS TO BE USED BY THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AUTHORIZ PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: 3 Graphic Traffic Counters and 4 Digital Speed Checking Devices) said Resolution was read in full. Director Baldwin made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,385, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO PARCELS OF LAND NEEDED AS RIGHT -OF -WAY ON MISSISSIPPI STREET; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: North 75 ft. of Lots 12 and 13, Block 4, Riffel & Rhoton's Forest Park Highlands Addition and the South 75 ft. of Lots 12 and 13, Block 4, Riffel & Rhoton's Forest Park Highlands Addition) said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. Resolution No. 4,386 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH RELOCATION PAYMENTS WILL BE MADE; AND FOR OTHER PUR- POSES; said Resolution was read in full. Director Baldwin made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hussey. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. There was presented Resolution No. 4,387, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE APPLICATION WITH THE STATE OF ARKANSAS COMMISSION ON CRIME AND LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR FOUR PROJECT GRANTS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS ACT OF 1968 (PL 90 -351); AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hussey. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. �I Resolution No. 4,388 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A MAYOR'S YOUTH COUNCIL PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF THE PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL ON YOUTH OPPORTUNITY; ESTABLISHING THE SCOPE OF AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER 1 May 18, 1970 - Cont'd. PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Director Bowen made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, and Director Wimberly seconded the motion. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. Director Baldwin made a request that an Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 11,198 and Amendments thereto, prohibiting the sale of merchandise on Sunday with certain exceptions, be placed on the Tenta- tive Agenda for the Agenda Meeting on Wednesday, May 27, 1970. _ There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Bussey, seconded by Director Baldwin, the Board of Directors adjourned at 8:20 o'clock P. M. to meet again in regular session on Monday, June 1, 1970 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. eik-/ATTEST: APPROVED: City Clerk Mayor 55 Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas ' June 1, 1970 - 7:30 P. M. The Board of Directors of the City. of Little Rock, Arkansas -met in regular session with Mayor Haco Boyd presiding, and Jane Czech, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total.- 6; Absent - None. There being.a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Mayor Boyd. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on May 18, 1970 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the Members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Wimberly, by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present.-,, There was a brief discussion ;on_ the. bids opened at 2:00 -P. M., June 1, 1970 on the Pavilion to be constructed at War Memorial Park. There were only two bids received. Mr. Julius Breckling, Director of Parks and Recreation discussed the bids and stated that the existing concrete slab can be used. He advised that the roof will be fiberglass and that sixty days will be required for the completion of the Pavilion. Director Bowen then made a motion that the low bid of Richardson Building Corporation be accepted, excluding the slab, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. (Contract Price for 3,000 sq. ft. structure - $11,800, plus masonry work - $4,000 - total $15„800. Funds were also, appropriated for 20 picnic tables at $50.00 each and 20 vandal proof electrical fixtures at $30.00 each, making the total appropriation $17,400.00.) ,See Ordinance No. 12,355. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,355, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR VARIOUS ITEMS TO BE USED BY THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCKY APPROPRIATING $17,400.00 FROM THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the ' Ordinance as read be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Upon motion of�Director Bowen, seconded by Director Hurst, and by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the follow- ing results: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha,and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Whereupon, the Ordinance was declared passed. Ordinance No. 12,356 was presented entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $15,000.00 FROM THE UNEXPENDED,BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND TO BE USED BY THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK TO DEFRAY COSTS INCURRED IN PROCEEDING WITH THE MODEL CITIES PROGRAM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. II II 59 June 1, 1970, Cont'd. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. The Ordinance was then declared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 4,389, entitled: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE OFFER OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT FOR A FEDERAL GRANT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONAL FACILITIES IN THE TREATMENT PLANT TO PERFORM SECONDARY TREATMENT; AUTHORIZING THE MANAGER OF THE LITTLE ROCK SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND PAPERS THEREFOR; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Director Hurst made a'motion that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly;'Hiirst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Resolution No. 4,390 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR DEMOLITION GRANT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded' "by Director Hurst. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,391, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO MAKE APPLICATION TO THE PROJECT DIRECTOR AT NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES, UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF MAYORS, FOR PARTICIPATION BY THE CITY IN TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS FOR THE SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Director Bussey made a motion that the Resolution be adopted ", and Director Hurst seconded the motion. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,357, entitled:" AN ORDINANCE CONDEMNING CERTAIN PARCELS-OF REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE PROPOSED RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVING OF MISSISSIPPI STREET; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time; Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by-Director Hurst, and*was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members`of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Hurst that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was'seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. II I 56 JUNE 1, 1970, Cont'd. The Emergency Section being Section 4 of Ordinance No. 12,357 was read, and adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total.7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Whereupon, said Ordinance and Emergency was declared passed. Resolution No. 4,392 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING OF APPLICATION FOR GRANT TO ACQUIRE OPEN -SPACE LAND; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Park Site "F" located at 38th & High Streets) said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Hurst that'the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,393, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE APPLICATION WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FOR A GRANT IN CONNECTION WITH THE COOPERATIVE AREA MANPOWER PLANNING SYSTEM; PLACING THE PROFESSIONAL STAFF PROVIDED BY THIS GRANT IN METROPLAN; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Director Bowen made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, and Director Bussey seconded the motion. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Resolution No. 4,394 was presented,-entitled: A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING MR. JOHN J. TRUEMPER, JR. AND MR. SANFORD WILBOURN TO THE BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS FOR FOUR YEAR TERMS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There was presented Resolution No. 4,395, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MR. BOOKER DAY TO THE DUNBAR RECREATION CENTER COMMITTEE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Director Hurst made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, and Director Bussey seconded the motion. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Bussey, the Board of Directors adjourned at 8:10 o'clock P. M. to meet again in regular session on Monday, June 15, 1970 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. ATTEST: APPROVED: !L/ ?Mayor City Clerk III - i Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas June 15, 1970 - 7:30 P. M. The Board of Directors convened in regular session with City Clerk Jane Czech present, and the following Board of Directors present: Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 5; Absent - Mayor Haco Boyd and Assistant Mayor Warren Baldwin, Jr. - total 2. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: In the absence from the City of Mayor Haco Boyd and Assistant Mayor Warren Baldwin, Jr., Director i Bowen made a motion that Director Hussey serve as Acting Mayor. This motion was, seconded by Director Dillaha and the Motion carried by unanimous viva voce vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. - The Invocation was given by Acting Mayor Bussey. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on June 1, 1970 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the Members of the' Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Hurst, seconded by Director Wimberly, by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. I The following�Zoning Applications as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on June 4, 1970 were presented: Z -2362 - Petition from Dr..'J. T. Herron, et al, by William L. Terry, Attorney to rezone 1910 West 2nd Street, described as Lots 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, Block 4, Union Depot Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, from "B" Residence District to "D" Apartment District. Z -2363 - Petition from Mrs. Virgil Red Barnwell to rezone 2700 Booker Street, described as Lots 11 and 12, Block 10, C. E. Gallagher's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, from "A" One - family District to "E -1" Quiet Business District. Z -2364 - Petition from Martin S. Dorman to rezone 200 Block Oak Lane (see petition for lengthy legal description) from "A" One- family District to "C" Two - family District: Z -2355 - Petition from John A. Riggs, III, Trustee and Mrs. Margaret A. Jones to rezone property referred to as 6500 -1000 Interstate Highway 430 ;(see petition for lengthy legal description) from "A" One- family District to "I" Light Industrial District. There being no protests presented to the reclassification of the above described properties as approved by the Planning Commission, an Ordinance to rezone said property was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,358) Ordinance No. 12,358 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; i said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Dillaha moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance as read be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Upon motion of Director Hurst, seconded by Director Dillaha, and by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last -- time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following results: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Acting Mayor Bussey - total 5; Noes - None; Absent - Mayor Boyd and Assistant Mayor Baldwin - total 2. Whereupon, the Ordinance was declared passed. r. June 15, 1970, Cont'd. There was then presented a Petition from the Arkansas Foundry Company to vacate and close a portion of East 17th Street located in Block 15, Dodge Addition and Lots 21 and 22, Manufacturer's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, stating that this part of East 17th.Street is dedicated but unopened and has not been used by the public as a street for a period of over ten years. Attached to the Petition was a Plat of Dodge Addition and a Plat of Manufacturer's Addition, showing the portion of East 17th Street to be closed, and a communication from the Little Rock Abstract Company stating the last owners of record. (See Resolution No. 4,396, setting the date for Public Hearing on July 6, 1970) Resolution No. 4,396 was then presented, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS'OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE PETITION TO VACATE A PORTION OF EAST SEVENTEENTH STREET IN BLOCK 15, DODGE ADDITION AND LOTS 21 AND 22, MANUFACTURER'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Wimberly that the Resolution be adopted which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Acting Mayor Bussey - total 5; Noes - None; Absent - Mayor Boyd and Assistant Mayor Baldwin - total 2. The Comparative Statement of Income Account, Little Rock Municipal Water Works for the month of April, 1970 was presented and upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Dillaha, said Statement of Income Account was received and filed by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. There was presented Resolution No. 4,397, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR VARIOUS ITEMS TO BE USED BY THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Marking Compound and Beads; Fencing at New City Material Yard) which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Dillaha that the Resolution be adopted which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Acting Mayor Bussey - total 5; Noes None; Absent - Mayor Boyd and Assistant Mayor Baldwin - total 2. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,359, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 718 WEST MARKHAM STREET; , APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $66,675.00 FROM THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Dillaha moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motio was made by Director Hurst that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present being five in number and two - thirds or more of the Members IIIIIII of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Acting Mayor Bussey - total 5; Noes - None; Absent - Mayor Boyd and Assistant Mayor Baldwin - total 2. The Ordinance was then declared passed. Ordinance No. 12,360 was presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $5,000.00 FROM THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING AN INTERIM TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO THE MAYOR'S YOUTH COUNCIL; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen made a motion that the rules be suspended and June 15, 1970, Cont'd. the Ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was I adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members'of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Wimberly, and by unanimous vote of the i Members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number.and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Acting Mayor Bussey - total 5; Noes - None; Absent - Mayor Boyd and Assistant Mayor Baldwin - total 2. Whereupon, the said Ordinance was declared passed. There 'was then presented a Petition from Arkansas Hotel Corporation by Charles D. Matthews, Attorney, requesting a Franchise to construct a steel canopy across the alley in Block 106, Original I City of Little Rock, Arkansas. The Hotel Corporation proposes to build a twelve -story Holiday Inn :at 6th and Broadway and this canopy is needed to protect the guests from the weather when crossing the alley to and from their cars left in the adjacent parking garage. (Petition granted by passage of Ordinance No. 12,361 below) Ordinance No 12,361 was presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION, USE, OCCUPANCY AND MAINTENANCE OF AN OVERHEAD STRUCTURE ACROSS THE ALLEY INTERSECTING BLOCK 106, ORIGINAL CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen.moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Wimberly that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present being five in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Acting Mayor Bussey - total 5; Noes - None; Absent - Mayor Boyd and Assistant Mayor Baldwin - total 2. The Emergency Section being Section 5 of Ordinance No. 12,361 was read, and adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Acting Mayor Bussey - total 5; Noes - None; Absent - Mayor Boyd and Assistant Mayor Baldwin - total 2. Said Ordinance and Emergency I was then declared passed. - There was presented Resolution No. 4,398, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING COMPREHENSIVE CITY DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Wimberly that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Acting Mayor Bussey total 5; Noes - None; Absent - Mayor Boyd and Assistant Mayor Baldwin - total 2. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,399, entitled: A RESOLUTION EMPLOYING EDWARD G. SMITH & ASSOCIATES, ENGINEERS, FOR THE PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW CITY MATERIAL YARD; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Director Bowen made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, and Director Hurst seconded the motion. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Acting Mayor Bussey - total 5; June 15, 1970, Cont'd." Noes - None; Absent - Mayor Boyd and Assistant Mayor Baldwin - total 2. Acting Mayor Bussey announced to the Board of Directors that a telegram had been received from Congressman Wilbur Mills, stating that a Grant in the amount of $182,325,00 to acquire and develop open -space land for the Pfeifer School and Hanger Hill Projects in the Model Neighborhood had been approved. Resolution No. 4,400 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MARILYN FARLEY AS COORDINATOR FOR THE MAYOR'S YOUTH COUNCIL; ESTABLISHING DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND SALARY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Acting Mayor Bussey - total 5; Noes - None; Absent - Mayor Boyd and Assistant Mayor Baldwin - total 2. There was presented Resolution No. 4,401, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MR. LOUIS A. LANFORD TO THE LITTLE ROCK SANITARY SEWER COMMISSION FOR A FOUR YEAR TERM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Director Wimberly made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, ' and Director Bowen seconded the motion. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Acting Mayor Bussey - total 5; Noes - None; Absent - Mayor Boyd and Assistant Mayor Baldwin - total 2. Resolution No. 4,402 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING MR. FRED I. BROWN, JR. TO THE LITTLE ROCK PORT AUTHORITY FOR A FOUR YEAR TERM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the Resolution be adopted which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Acting Mayor Bussey - total 5; Noes - None; Absent - Mayor Boyd and Assistant Mayor Baldwin - total 2. There was presented Resolution No. 4,403, entitled: A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING MR. VERNON GISS TO THE LITTLE ROCK PARKING AUTHORITY FOR A FIVE YEAR TERM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Director Wimberly made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, ' which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Acting Mayor Bussey - total 5; Noes - None; Absent - Mayor Boyd and Assistant Mayor Baldwin - total 2. Resolution No. 4,404 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE PROCLAMATION OF THE WEEK BEGINNING JUNE 14, 1970, AS NATIONAL FLAG WEEK AND EXPRESSING THE SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK TO THIS WORTHY PROCLAMATION; said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director-Dillaha that the Resolution:be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Acting Mayor Bussey - total 5; Noes - None; Absent - Mayor Boyd and Assistant Mayor Baldwin - total 2. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Dillaha, the Board of Directors recessed at 8:10 o'clock P. M. subject to call for the purpose of calling a special election on a one per cent gross receipts tax on hotels, motels, restaurants and cafes. ATTEST: APPROVED: /- City C rk Acting Mayor F 1 1 Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas July 1, 1970 - 3:00 P. M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in reconvened session from June 15, 1970, with Mayor Boyd presiding, and Nellie Graichen, acting for the City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, arid. - Dillaha - total 5; Absent - Director Baldwin - total 1. The June 15, 1970 meeting was recessed for the purpose of calling a special election on a one per cent gross receipts tax on hotels, motels, restaurants and cafes. The Petition filed with the City Clerk seeking a referendum on the Ordinance passed May 4, 1970 to levy the tax did not contain 500 signatures of qualified and registered voters. A Public Hearing on the insufficiency of the Petition was set for Friday, June 26, 1970 at 8:00 o'clock A. M. however, no persons appeared at the Hearing and the Hearing was adjourned at 8:10 o'clock A. M. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: Resolution No. 4,450 was presented: "RESOLUTION NO. 4,405 WHEREAS, man being subject to all the human frailties, has since time immemorial been inclined to accept and take many things for granted, not the least of which is that of freedom such as the people of this United States of America have enjoyed since 1776; and WHEREAS, as we enter into the annual July 4 celebration of the independence of this country and its people, we should reevaluate our position with regard to not only the freedoms which the Declaration of Independence announced but the corresponding duties and responsibilities which each of us as citizens should, with pride and enthusiasm, undertake personally. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS. SECTION 1. That we, as Americans, residing in these United States, rededicate and commit ourselves along the principles laid down by the Declaration of Independence, accepting not only that men are created equal and endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights, among which are life,, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, and in such dedication let deeds and acts speak louder than words. Let us make freedom a living and growing principle in the hearts and minds of each of us. SECTION 2. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption. ADOPTED: July 1, 1970 ATTEST: /s/ Jane Czech APPROVED: /s/ Haco Boyd City Clerk Mayor" Said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the Resolution be adopted which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey,.Dillaha ^and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Absent - Director Baldwin - total 1 There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Wimberly, the Board of Directors adjourned at 3:10 o'c19ck/PJ M. to meet again in regular session onMonday, July 6, 1970 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. �(p ATTEST: Lat 4C4 APPROVED: t �1 I Mayor Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas I ' July 6, 1970 - 7:30 P. M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Haco Boyd presiding, and Jane Czech, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey and Dillaha - total 5; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Mayor Boyd. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on June 15, 1970 and the reconvened meeting held on July 1, 1970 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the Members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. There was then presented a Petition from Robert L. Spears, Secretary- Treasurer of SUMMIT FUNDS, INC. to vacate and close a portion of the alley lying between Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10, Block 14, ' Original City of Little Rock. The Petition stated that the alley has been used by the public for a period of years but, that the vacating of this portion of said alley will not be against the public interest and welfare provided a right of way for ingress and egress is reserved to the City of Little Rock and all public utilities. Attached to the Petition was a Sketch by Registered Land Surveyor Everett D. Rowland showing the portion of the alley to be closed, and a communication from Standard Abstract & Title Company stating the last owners of record. (See Resolution No. 4,406, setting the date for Public Hearing on August 17, 1970) Resolution No. 4,406 was then presented, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE PETITION TO VACATE ALLEY IN BLOCK 14, ORIGINAL CITY ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and ' Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. There was again presented the Petition from the Arkansas Foundry Company to vacate and close a portion of East 17th Street located in Block 15, Dodge Addition and Lots 21 and 22, Manufacturer's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, representing the Foundry to be the owner of all the property abutting upon that portion of East 17th Street to be closed, as shown on the Plat now on file in Plat Books 2 & 1, Pages 54 and 276, in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Pulaski County, Arkansas, asking the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas to vacate and close the above described street. Public Hearing on the Petition had been set for this time and place by Resolution No. 4,396 of the Board of Directors; and it was stated that Notice thereof had been duly published on June 17, 1970 and June 24, 1970, advising all persons interested to appear and they would be heard there- on. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard at this time. There being no protests to the Petition, the Public Hearing was declared closed and Ordinance to close a portion of East 17th Street as described, was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,362) July 6, 1970, Cont'd. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,362, entitled: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, VACATING AND CLOSING 1 THE STREET IN BLOCK 15, DODGE ADDITION AND LOTS 21 AND 22, MANUFACTURER'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance as read be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Wimberly, and by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the followi result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. There was presented a Petition from Carl F. Keller and Marguerite Keller Henry to vacate and close all of the alley as platted in Block 1, Sidney J. Johnson's Addition. The entire Block 1, Sidney J. Johnson's Addition has been rezoned to "F" Commercial District for the construction of a super market in accordance with a Plot Plan furnished to the Department of Community Development. Attached to the Petition was a certified copy of the Plat being of record in Deed Record Book No. AB, at Page No. 282, in the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk's Office. Also, attached to the Petition was a communication from Beach Abstract Company stating the last owners of record. (See Resolution No. 4,407, setting the date for Public Hearing on August 3, 1970) There was then presented Resolution No. 4,407, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE PETITION TO VACATE ALLEY IN BLOCK 1, SIDNEY J. JOHNSON'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; said Resolution was read in full. Director Bowen made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, and Director Baldwin seconded the motion. .A roll call was.taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None;. Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. A Request was then presented from Mr. William L. Terry, Attorney on behalf of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, to vacate and.close the.alley located within Block 291, Original City of Little Rock, Arkansas, under the procedures set forth in Arkansas Stats 47 Sec.. 19 -3817 which provides for a contract to be entered into between the City of Little Rock and the property owners. Attached to the request was a Sketch of Block 291, Original City Addition. (See Resolution No. 4,408 setting the date for Public Hearing on August 3,' 1970) Resolution No. 4,408 was then presented, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE CLOSING OF.THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 291; ORIGINAL.CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the Resolution be adopted which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes `- Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - Nones; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. July 6, 1970, Cont'd. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,363, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $40,000.00 FROM THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE IN THE STREET FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE REHABILITATION AND PAVING OF THE EAST PARKING LOT OF. WAR MEMORIAL STADIUM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Upon question by Director Bowen, Mr. Julius Breckling, Director of Parks and Recreation advised that there will not be a drainage problem on the parking lot; that catch basins will be cleaned out and broken ones. replaced. City Manager John T..Meriwether told the Board. that the work will be completed by September 12th. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director,Bussey that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present being six in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. Said Ordinance was then declared passed. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,409, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR SLURRY SEAL COATING AND STREET RESURFACING; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Contract to Pulaski Construction Company) said Resolution was read in full. Director Bussey made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, and Director Wimberly seconded the motion. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. Ordinance No. 12,364 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1970 BUDGET TO CREATE AN ADDITIONAL POSITION OF POLICE CAPTAIN IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; AUTHORIZING BUDGET CHANGES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Dillaha made a motion that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Upon motion of Director Bussey, seconded by Director Dillaha, and by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes None; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,365, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $10,339.14 FROM THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE IN THE STREET RIGHT -OF -WAY FUND TO PAY THE CITY'S SHARE OF THE HIGH STREET URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion 1 h I II �� 69 July 6, 1970, Cont'd. was made by Director Dillaha that the rules again be suspended and'the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of' ' the Members of the Board of Directors present being six in number and,two- thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6;• Noes - None; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. Said Ordinance was then declared passed. Resolution No. 4,410 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND.CITY CLERK, ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, L ARKANSAS, TO EXECUTE WITH THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY A LEASE AGREEMENT TO CERTAIN PROPOSED PARK LANDS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Lease of Sandbar on the Arkansas River near Rebsamen.Park Road) . which Resolution was read injull. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and ' Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None;. Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,366, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 26 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SAME CHAPTER DEALING WITH PARKS, MUSEUMS AND RECREATION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read''the first. time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being six in•number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect.- The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Wimberly that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present being six in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None;- Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. Ordinance No. 12,367 was presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 12 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SAID CHAPTER DEALING WITH THE ELECTRICAL CODE OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; I which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen made a motion that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Upon i motion of Director Dillaha, seconded by Director Bussey, and by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: ' Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd -.total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. Said Ordinance was then declared passed. 71 July 6, 1970, Cont'd. There was a brief discussion on the Anti — Litter Ordinance. Director Bowen stated that the Ordinance is a very good one but, needs enforcement to prevent the throwing of bottles, cans and refuse from car windows onto the streets. Director Wimberly recommended that the present Ordinance be publicized so the people will know that it will be enforced. Director Bowen suggested that City Manage John T. Meriwether instruct the police to begin enforcement of the law. Director Dillaha suggested that a study be made by the Staff of the opening and closing hours of liquor stores located in the City of Little Rock. He suggested that liquor stores close at 10:00 o'clock P. M. City Manager John T. Meriwether presented a Report to the Board of Directors entitled "Projects in Progress." The report consists of $11,586,655 worth of projects of City Departments in various stages or projects that would someday like to be undertaken, some of which may not reach fruition. Mr. Meriwether told the Board the report was "pretty dreamy.'.' He said it included several projects that are only being investigated and that with further study they may prove to be unfeasible. The Report was presented.to.Board Members for study and information. There being no further business presented or to. come. before the meeting, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Wimberly, the Board of Directors adjourned at 8:30 o'clock P. M. to meet again in regular session on Monday, July 20, 1970 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED: Board of Directors' Chamber I ' Little Rock, Arkansas ' July 20, 1970 - 7:30 P. M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Boyd presiding, and Jane Czech, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Hurst, Hussey and Dillaha - total 4; Aliseiit = Directors Baldwin and Wimberly - total 2. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Mayor Boyd. The reading of the minutes of the Previous Meeting held on July 6, 1970 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the Members of the Board of Directors, 'upon motion of Director Hurst, seconded by Director Bussey, by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. There was presented a Zoning Appeal for Review before the Board-of Directors from Edward Lester, Attorney for A. S. Rosen, Agent, the Petitioner (Z- 1977), of action taken by the Little Rock Planning ' Commission on July 2, 1970 in denying the reclassification of property designated as the 9100 Block on Rodney Parham Road, described as Lot 1, Munnerlyn Subdivision to the City of Little Rock and Lot 2 -R Rosemunn Rep lat of part of Munnerlyn Subdivision to the City of Little Rock, from "D" Apartment District to "F" Commercial District. Director Bowen moved that a Public Hearing be set before the Board of Directors on the Zoning Appeal for Monday, August 3, 1970 in the Board of Directors Chamber, City Hall, at 7:30 o'clock P. M. This motion was seconded by Director Bussey and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. There was presented a Zoning Appeal for Review before the Board of Directors from Edward Lester, Attorney for Eugene R. Weinstein, Agent, the Petitioner (Z- 2358), of action taken by the Little Rock Planning Commission on July 2, 1970 in denying the reclassification of property designated 9300 Loetscher Lane, described as a part of the S� of the NW'-4, Section 6, Township 1 South, Range 12 West, containing 17.47 acres more or less, being more particularly described in Exhibit A attached to the Zoning Petition, said tract being also designated Section "D" of South Gate Subdivision to the City of ' Little Rock, Arkansas, from "A" One- family District to "C" Two- family, "D" Apartment and "E -1" Quiet I Business Districts. Director Bowen moved that a Public Hearing be set before the Board of Directors � on the Zoning Appeal for Monday, August 3, 1970 in the Board of Directors Chamber, City Hall, at 7:30 o'clock P. M. This motion was seconded by Director Hussey and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. -_ - A Zoning Appeal for Review was presented before the Board of Directors from Mr. C. B. Simons, Petition (Z- 2368), of action taken by the Little Rock Planning Commission on July 2, 1970 in denying the reclassification of property at 2601 Booker Street, described as Lot 5, Block 7, C. E. Gallagher's Addition to the City of Little Rock, from "B" Residence District to "D" Apartment District.' Director Bowen moved that a Public Hearing be set before the Board of Directors on the Zoning Appeal for Monday, August 3, 1970 in the Board of Directors Chamber, City Hall, at 7:30 o'clock P. M. This motion was seconded by Director Hussey and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. There was then presented a Petition from Mr. W. 0. Taylor, to vacate and close a portion of an ' Unnamed Street in Lot 1, Block 6, and Lot -6, Block 5, Josephine Pankey's 2nd Addition to the City of Little Rock. Attached to the Petition was a certified copy of the Plat showing the portion.of.the street to be closed, and a communication from Beach Abstract & Guaranty Company stating the last owners of record. On July 2, 1970, the Little Rock Planning Commission reviewed this request. and. it, was, recommend- ed that this portion of the street remain open. (See Resolution No. 4,411 setting the date for.Public II II I N1 57 j) July 20, 1970, Cont'd. Hearing on August 17, 1970) There was presented Resolution No. 4,411, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SETTING THE DATE OF ' HEARING ON THE PETITION TO VACATE AN UNNAMED STREET IN BLOCKS 5 & 6, JOSEPHINE PANKEY'S SECOND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Hurst; Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 5; Noes - None; Absent - Directors Baldwin and Wimberly - total 2.. The Comparative Statement of Income Account, Little Rock Municipal Water Works for the month of May, 1970 was presented and upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Hurst, said Statement of Income Account was received and filed by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. The Audit Report of the Little Rock Policemens Pension & Relief Fund for the period June 1, 1968 through December 31, 1969 was presented. Upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Hurst, said Audit Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. ' There was presented the Quarterly Financial Report by Mr. E. Jack Murphy, Director of Finance. The Report was for the period of April, May and June, 1970 and showed Mid -Year Budget Transfers. Upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Hurst, the Financial Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. Ordinance No. 12,368 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 12,302, SAME BEING THE BUDGET ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK FOR 1970, APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $16,700.00 FROM THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE IN THE GENERAL FUND TO BE USED FOR VARIOUS BUDGET ACCOUNTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance as read be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second i time. Upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Hurst, and by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two- thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 5; Noes - None; Absent - Directors Baldwin and Wimberly - total 2. Whereupon, the Ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,412, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ASPHALT HEATER TANK AND FIRE DEPARTMENT UNIFORMS; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (For: Department of Community Development & Fire Department) which Resolution was read in full. Director Bussey made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, and i Director Bowen seconded the motion. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 5; Noes - None; Absent - Directors Baldwin and Wimberly - total 2. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,369, entitled: , AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR TREE REMOVAL IN THE CITY RIGHT -OF -WAY AND UPON CITY PROPERTY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. The Ordinance was recommended by the City Beautiful Commission and received Staff approval. Its application to the construction of streets, curbs, gutters, storm II II II July 20, 1970, Cont'd. sewers or utility lines (Section 8 of the Ordinance) does not apply. After brief discussion, Director Dillaha moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two- thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Dillaha that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present bein five in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 5; Noes - None; Absent - Directors Baldwin and Wimberly - total 2. Said Ordinance was then declared passed. Director Wimberly was enrolled. Resolution No. 4,413 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT FOR GRANT TO ' ACQUIRE AND /OR DEVELOP LAND FOR OPEN -SPACE PURPOSES; (For: ARK- QSC -23, Subdivision #5, East End) which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Baldwin - total 1. There was presented Resolution No. 4,414, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT FOR GRANT TO ACQUIRE AND /OR DEVELOP LAND FOR OPEN -SPACE PURPOSES; (For: ARK- OSC -24, Pfeifer School, Hanger Hill) said Resolution was read in full. Director Bussey made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, and Director Hurst seconded the motion. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total ' Noes - None; Absent - Director Baldwin - total 1. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,415, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LITTLE ROCK PORT AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK AN OFFER BY R. R. JOHNSTON, JR., W. C. MARTIN, JR., THOMAS E. TWITTY, JR., AND GEORGE A. HAAS, JR. TO PURCHASE SIX ACRES OF LAND SITUATED IN THE LITTLE ROCK PORT INDUSTRIAL PARK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Tract 502 -A, Little Rock Port Industrial Park) which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Hurst that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Baldwin - total 1. Resolution No. 4,416 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LI ROCK A CORRECTION DEED TO THE LAND DESCRIBED IN AND SOLD PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF RESOLUTION NO. 3996 OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ADOPTED MAY 20, 1968; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES: (Land conveyed to Arkansas Foundry Company) said Resolution was read in full. Director Bowen made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, and Director Wimberly seconded the motion. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 5 7 July 20, 1970, Cont'd. Noes - None; Absent - Director Baldwin - total 1. There was presented Resolution No. 4,417, entitled: A RESOLUTION ADOPTING SCHEDULES IN THE ENTIRE MODEL CITIES AREA FOR FIXED RELOCATION PAYMENTS, ' AVERAGE ANNUAL GROSS RENTAL FOR STANDARD HOUSING IN LOCALITY AND AVERAGE SALES PRICE FOR STANDARD HOUSING IN LOCALITY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; I which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Hussey that the Resolution be adopted, f which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Baldwin - total 1. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,418, entitled: A RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERMS FOR THE YEAR 1970 OF THOSE MEMBERS WHO HAVE RESIGNED; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Director Bowen made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, and Director Bussey seconded the motion. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Baldwin -- total 1. Resolution No. 4,419 was presented, entitled: ' A RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO ROBERT W. FERGUSON; (Served as City Hall Reporter for Arkansas Democrat) which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Baldwin - total 1. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Dillaha, the Board of Directors adjourned at 8:30 o'clock P. M. to meet again in regular session on Monday, August 3, 1970 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. ATTEST: (yc4 APPROVED: ' City Clerk ! Mayor I i i s II U IL II 75 Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas August 3, 1970 - 7:30 P. M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Boyd presiding, and Jane Czech, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Absent - None. There being a quorum present and it being so announced; the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Mayor Boyd. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on July 20, 1970 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Hurst, by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The following Zoning Applications as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on July 2, 1970 and June 4, 1970 respectively, were presented: Z -2365 - Petition from Frances Moses Bransford, Trustee to rezone 2721 Commerce Street, described as Lot 5, Block 9, Pettifer's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, from "B" Residence District to "F" Commercial District. Z -2135 - Petition from Samuel L. Raines to rezone the 1800 Block of North Bryant Street (see petition for lengthy legal description) from "A" One- family District to "D" Apartment District. There being no protests presented to the reclassification of the above described properties as approved by the Planning Commission, an Ordinance to rezone said property was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,370) Ordinance No. 12,370 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance as read be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was ' adopted by unanimous vote of the members: of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Wimberly, and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members. of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following results: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Whereupon, the Ordinance was declared passed. The following Zoning Application as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on July 2, 1970 was presented: Z -817 - Petition from Boyd G. and Bette B. Montgomery, by Donald S. Manes, Agent to rezone 8500 West Markham Street (see petition for lengthy legal description) from "A" One- family District to "F" 111111 Commercial and "E -1" Quiet Business Districts See action on Ordinance No. 12,371 below. Protests were presented on this rezoning proposal. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,371, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 8500 WEST MARKHAM STREET IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS;, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; 57 i August 3, 1970, Cont'd. i which Ordinance was read the first time. Mr. Don Manes, Consultant for the petitioners presented the original development plan for a proposed Mexican Restaurant as presented to the Planning Commission on July 2, 1970. He then presented the revised Plan for the restaurant showing the building farther east on the tract with two accesses on Markham Street, which he felt would be more acceptable to objecting property owners in the area. Mr. R. S. Peters, Jr., 11 Markbrook Lane was present stating that his property backs up to the portion of the tract proposed for "E -1" Quiet Business District and commented that the residents were not in agreement about moving the restaurant farther east on the tract. He further stated that he would like to see the entire tract rezoned for "E -1" Quiet Business. Director Baldwin explained to Mr. Peters that if the property is rezoned to "E -1" Quiet Business, no plat plan will be required and any type "E -1" Quiet Business allowed under the Zoning Ordinance can be constructed on this property. Director Bowen then made a motion that "the East one -Half of the tract be rezoned to 'F' Commercial District and the West one -half be rezoned to 'E -1' Quiet Business District." Director Wimberly stated that this tract would not be suitable for the proposal if split down the middle, and Director Bowen's motion failed for lack of a second. Director Wimberly then made a motion that "the ordinance be amended and the entire tract be rezoned to 'E -1' Quiet Business District." This motion was seconded by Director Bussey and carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, ' Wimberly, Hurst, Hussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd,- total 6; Noes - Director Bowen - total 1; Absent - None. Director Baldwin then moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance, as amended, be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director-Hurst, and was adopted by a voice vote of 6 Ayes and Director Bowen voting No, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance, as amended, was read the second time. Upon motion by Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Dillaha, and by a voice vote of 6 Ayes and Director Bowen voting No, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance, as amended, was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - Director Bowen - total 1; Absent - None. Said Ordinance was then declared passed. The following Zoning Application as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on July 2, 1970 was presented. Z -2373 - Petition from Sarah E. Smith, by W. B. Putnam and Ralph Bozeman, Agents; to rezone 5309 ' Gum Springs Road (see petition for lengthy legal description) from "A" One - family District to "D" Apartment District. Protests were presented on this rezoning. See action on proposed ordinance below. A Proposed Ordinance was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 5309 GUM - SPRINGS ROAD IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; The proposed Ordinance was read the first time. Mr. W. B. Putnam, Agent for the petitioner, presented a development plan for the proposed 185 unit apartment complex on the ten acre tract located at 5309 Gum Springs Road. Mr. Putnam said all of the units would face inward to a green space area in the center of the development and that there would be a 25 ft. green belt completely around the apartment complex. He further stated that he would agree to screening any way that the Planning Commission requests. Mr. R. M. Hill, 11 Rolling Lane, a property owner presented opposition to the development of the apartment site, stating that his yard adjoins the ten acre tract, and if a two -story complex were constructed, he would have no privacy. Mr. Josh McHughes, Attorney for some of the property owners requested that the area be left "A" One- family District so the character of the neighborhood will remain unchanged. Mrs. Louise Moore, 5 Sunnydale Drive, representing persons who signed protest petitions to the rezoning and filed with the Planning Commission, stated the character of the single - family neighborhood would be altered; traffic problems on Gum Springs Road would be created and the II II ° '77 August 3, 1970, Cont'd. apartment complex would add to the overcrowding of Geyer Springs Elementary School. Mrs. Moore questioned Mr. Don Venhaus, Director of the Department of Community Development as to the purpose of a ' Zoning Ordinance. Mr: Venhaus replied, "a Zoning Ordinance assists in the development of the entire community, however it sometimes tends to prevent things instead of create::things." Mrs. Moore then read a portion of a letter mailed to the Board of Directors, stating the reasons for opposing the recommendation of the Planning Commission. 1. The area surrounding the 10 acre tract is comprised of single family dwellings. The construction of 152 apartment units in this location would significantly alter the character of the neighborhood due to noise, lights and the physical presence of large townhouses. 2. A traffic problem already exists at this point on Gum Springs Road and the addition of this large number of automobiles in the area would further complicate the problem. 3. The Geyer Springs Elementary School is currently overcrowded and would be hard - pressed to accommodate the influx of new pupils from such an apartment complex. 4. The presence of the proposed apartment complex will adversely affect the value of adjacent property. i 5. We suggest that the rezoning of relatively small areas to accommodate commercial enterprises is bad practice and inconsistant with the basic purpose of zoning which is to maintain somewhat homogeneous neighborhoods." Mr. Thomas A. Agee, a member of the Pulaski County School Board,.told the Board of Directors that apartment dwellers do not pay their share of taxes; the schools would be further overcrowded and that the potential traffic hazard.on Gum Springs Road is astounding. Dr. Henry Burton and Mr. Ken Tugwell, property owners in the area, also voiced opposition for the reasons stated by the other protestants. After discussion, Director Bowen made a motion that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance as read be placed on second reading which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members-of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Wimberly, and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect,.the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Directors Bowen and Hurst - total 2; Noes - Directors Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey. and Dillaha - total 4; Present- -and Not Voting - Mayor Boyd - total 1; Absent - None. Whereupon, said Ordinance was ' declared NOT passed by roll call vote. There was presented a Zoning Appeal for Review before the Board of Directors from A. S. Rosen, Agent, by Mr. Edward Lester, Attorney for applicant (Z -1977) of action taken.by the Little Rock Planning Commission on July 2, 1970, in denying the reclassification of Lot 1, Munnerlyn Subdivision to the City of Little Rock and Lot 2 -R, Rosemunn Replat of part of Munnerlyn Subdivision to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, designated as'9100 Block of-Rodney Parham Road, from "D" Apartment District to "P" Commercial District. Attached to the Letter of Appeal to the Board of Directors from Mr. Lester, was a copy of i Notice mailed to owners of.property within.200 feet of the property.to be rezoned, advising the Public Hearing date to be August 3, 1970 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. before the Board of Directors.. Also.attached to the Letter of- Appeal were copies of the receipts for the letters containing the aforesaid Notice which was sent by certified mail. Mayor Boyd then declared the Public Hearing open to those desiring to be heard. Mr. Edward Lester, Attorney representing the petitioner, stated that his client's property is catercornered across the street from property which is in the County without zoning control, and because of the accident of a City limit line, one property owner is denied what is obviously the highest use, while another across the street can build a filling station. He further stated that any observation of Rodney Parham Road would reflect that it is turning into a commercial street. Mr. Sam Clippard of 9000 Rodney Parham Road told the members of the Board of Directors that he was not opposed to 'Y' . Commercial zoning if-it is a "tasteful type business," however, previously, rezoning had been requested 5��� August 3, 1970, Cont'd. 't for filling station. He said in his opinion, "D" Apartment Zoning is appropriate for the location. Mr. Don Venhaus, Director of the Department of Community Development stated that many land use problems hinge on City Limits; that this is a dangerous intersection and the additional traffic generated by a - , commercial activity would make the intersection even more hazardous for children coming from McDermott Elementary School. Mr. Lester then told the Board his client would be willing to prepare a development plan and covenant for the proposed project. Director Baldwin then made a motion that the rezoning of 9100 Rodney Parham Road to "F" Commercial District be tabled until a development plan is presented. Director Bussey seconded the motion and the motion failed by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Director Bussey - total 1; Noes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Absent - None. Director Baldwin again made a motion, this motion to "return this request for rezoning to the Planning Commission with a potential of "E -l" Quiet Business.Zoning." The motion was seconded by Director Bussey and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There was presented a Zoning Appeal for Review before the Board of Directors from Mr. Eugene R. Weinstein, Agent,.by Mr. Edward Lester, Attorney for applicant (Z -2358) of action taken by the Little Rock Planning Commission on July 2, 1970, in denying the reclassification of property designated as ' 9300 Loetscher Lane (see petition for lengthy legal description) from "A" One- family District to "C" Two - family, "D" Apartment and "E -1" Quiet Business Districts for proposed construction of residential and quiet business complex. Attached to the Letter of Appeal to the Board of Directors from Mr. Lester, was a copy of a Notice mailed to owners of property within 200 feet of the property to be rezoned, advising the Public Hearing date to be August 3, 1970 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. before the Board of Director Also attached to the Letter of Appeal were copies of the receipts for the letters containing the afore- said Notice which was sent by certified mail. Mayor Boyd declared the public hearing open and Mr. Edward Lester, Attorney for the applicant requested that the zoning proposal be sent back to the Planning Commission because his client had just acquired an additional five acre tract that could substantially alter the original development plan submitted to the Planning Commission. Director Bowen then made a motion that "the zoning of 9300 Loetscher Lane be returned to the Planning Commission and that all property owners within 200 feet be notified of the time and place for the Planning Commission Hearing on the matter." This motion was seconded by Director Dillaha and the motion was adopted by unanimous viva voce,�vote of the members of the Board of Directors. The Zoning Appeal was then returned ' to the Planning Commission for restudy. A Zoning Appeal was presented for Review before the Board of Directors from Mr. C. B. Simons (Z -2368) of action taken by the Little Rock Planning Commission on July 2, 1970, in denying the reclassification of property at 2601 Booker Street, described as Lot 5, Block 7, C. E. Gallagher's Addition to the City of Little Rock, from "B" Residence District to "D" Apartment District for construction of a triplex. The Planning Commission approved reclassification to "C" Two- family District. Attached to the Appeal was.an Engineer's sketch of the proposed construction. Mayor Boyd then declared the Public Hearing open and there being no persons present to be heard for or against the I Appeal, the Hearing was declared closed and a proposed Ordinance to rezone 2601 Booker Street to "D" Apartment District was placed on first reading, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 2601.BOOKER STREET IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the ' Ordinance as read be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Hurst, and by unanimous vote of the members III II 79 August 3, 1970, Cont'd. of the Board of Directors,present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect, the 'rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last _ ' time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the,question, Shall the.Ordinance Pass, with the following result: Ayes - Director Bowen - total 1; Noes - Directors Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6;. Absent - None. Said Ordinance was then declared NOT passed by roll call vote. Ordinance No. 12,372 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 2601 BOOKER STREET IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (From "B" Residence District to "C" Two - family District) Which Ordinance was read the first time. Director-Dillaha made a motion that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was.read the second time. Director Bussey moved that the rules again be suspended and the.Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous,vote of ' the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds.or more of the members of the Board of Directors elect. The Ordinance was,read the third and last time, and.the Aye i I and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors.Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - Director Bowen - total 1; Absent - None. Whereupon, the Ordinance was declared passed and 2601 Booker Street was rezoned to "C" Two - family District. There was again presented the request from Mr. William L. Terry, Attorney for Southwestern Bell II s Telephone Company to vacate and close the alley located within Block 291, Original City of Little Rock, Arkansas, under the procedures set forth in Arkansas Stats 47 Sec. 19 -3817 which provides for a contract to be entered into between the City of Little Rock and the property owners. Public Hearing on the Request had-been set for.this time and place by Resolution No. 4,408 of the Board of Directors, adopted July 6, 1970; and it was'stated that Notice thereof had been duly published on July 10, 1970 and July 17, 1970, advising all persons interested to appear and they.would be heard thereon. Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard at this time. There being no protests to.the Petition, the Public Hearing was ' declared closed and Resolution No. 4,420 was read. Resolution No. 4,420 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY.OF.LITTLE_ROCK, ARKANSAS, TO JOIN IN A WRITTEN AGREEMENT WITH THE OWNERS OF ALL THE REAL ESTATE IN BLOCK 291, ORIGINAL CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, TO CLOSE AND ABANDON THE ALLEY.IN AND ACROSS SAID BLOCK; FINDING.THAT SAID ALLEY IS NOT NEEDED FOR HIGHWAY.PURPOSES; THAT THE WELFARE OF THE CITY WILL BE ENHANCED OR PROMOTED BY THE - CLOSING OF SAID ALLEY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; The Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was taken on the.motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst,•Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. The Petition from Carl F. Keller and Marguerite Keller Henry was again presented, asking the Board of Directors to vacate and close the alley as platted in Block 1, Sidney J..Johnson's Addition, and ' representing themselves to be the owners of all the property abutting upon the alley to be closed as shown on the Plat now on file in Plat Book AB, Page 282, in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Pulaski County, Arkansas. Public Hearing on the Petition had been set for this time and place by Resolution No. 4,407 of the Board of Directors; and it was stated that Notice thereof had been duly published on July 10, 1970 and July 17, 1970, advising all persons interested to appear and they would be heard thereon u = f August 3, 1970, Cont'd. I I Whereupon, all persons so desiring were heard at this time. There being no protests to the Petition, the Public Hearing was declared closed and Ordinance to close the alley in Block 1, Sidney J. Johnson's — Addition, was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No.,12,373) , There was presented Ordinance No. 12,373, entitled: I ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, VACATING AND CLOSING THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 1, SIDNEY J. JOHNSON'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; j said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted I by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two = thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors — elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Bussey, and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven -in number and two — thirds or more of the members of the Board j of Directors — elect, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the results being as follows: Ayes — Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd — total 7; Noes — i None; Absent — None. Said Ordinance was then declared passed. , The Comparative Statement of Income Account, Little Rock Municipal Water Works for the month of i June, 1970 was presented and upon motion of Director Wimberly, seconded by Director Baldwin, said Statement of Income Account was received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board -of Directors present. Resolution No. 4,421 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF .A PARCEL OF PROPERTY OWNED BY MR. GEORGE D. FAULKNER TO BE USED AS RIGHT —OF —WAY FOR MISSISSIPPI STREET AND AUTHORIZING A CASH PAYMENT IN LIEU OF CONSTRUCTING A RETAINING WALL; AND FOR.OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Dillaha that the Resolution be adopted which motion was seconded by Director Bussey. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes — Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd — total 7; Noes — None; Absent — None. There was presented Resolution No. 4,422, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT FOR GRANT TO ACQUIRE AND /OR DEVELOP LAND FOR OPEN —SPACE PURPOSES; (Re: Project ARK— OSC -25; Park Site F at 38th & High Streets) said Resolution was read in full. Director Bowen made a motion, seconded by Director Bussey,.that the Resolution be adopted. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes — Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd — total 7; Noes — None; Absent — None. Resolution No. 4,423 was presented, entitled: _ A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A QUITCLAIM DEED TO A PORTION OF THE ALLEY HERETOFORE VACATED AND ABANDONED IN LOT 1, BLOCK 7, WATSON'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS, TO THE LITTLE ROCK HOUSING AUTHORITY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Formerly part of Valliere Street) The Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Wimberly that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution ' was adopted by the following vote: Ayes — Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd — total 7; Noes — None; Absent — None. I I August 3, 1970, Cont'd. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,424, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN _ ' DEVELOPMENT THE MAYOR'S COUNCIL ON YOUTH OPPORTUNITY PROJECT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE CITY DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Director Bussey made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, and Director Dillaha seconded the motion. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was I adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Resolution No. 4,425 was presented, entitled: i A RESOLUTION WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR PARTS AND REPAIR TO THE CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINE OF THE GALION T500 MOTOR GRADER USED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT; AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR SAID PARTS AND REPAIR; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Director Wimberly made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, which I motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, the Board of Directors adjourned at 10:20 o'clock P. M. to meet again in regular session on Monday, August 17, 1970 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. - I ATTEST: ey44 APPROVED: / City Clerk Mayor 0 117 5811 Board of Directors' Chamber _ Little Rock, Arkansas , August 17, 1970 - 7:30 P. M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Haco Boyd presiding, and Jane Czech, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors. Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey and Dillaha - total 5; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were.had: The Invocation was given by Mayor Boyd. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on August 3, 1970 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the Members of.the Board.of.Directors,. upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, by unanimous vote.of the Members of. the Board of Directors present. _ The following Zoning Applications as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission,on August 6, 1970 and October 2, 1969 were presented: Z -2374 - Petition from Eugene Eberle Estate by Mack Ferguson, toy rezone 918.Garland.Street described as Lot 9, W. B. Worthen's Subdivision of Block.352, Original City'of.Little Rock, Arkansas, from "D" Apartment District to "H" Business District. Z -2378 - Petition from Carl F. Keller to rezone 2205 Watt Street described as Lot "C" Kotch Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, being a Replat of Lots 9 and 10, Block 16, Bellevue Addition, from "A" One- family District to "C" Two- family District. Z -1654 - Petition from Coleman Dairy, Inc. by Floyd Jackson, Jr. to rezone 6001 Asher Avenue (see petition for lengthy legal description) from "A" One- family and "F" Commercial Districts to "I" Light Industrial District. Z -2304 - Petition from John J. Nosal, Sr. to rezone 7314 Geyer Springs Road, described as Lot "F ", Subdivision of Tract 5, Home Acres Addition of Pulaski County, Little Rock, Arkansas, from "A" One- family District to "F" Commercial District. There being no protests presented to the reclassification of the above described properties as approved by the Planning Commission, an Ordinance to rezone said property was placed on first ' reading. (See Ordinance No. 12;374) Ordinance No. 12,374 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance as read be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Wimberly, and by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following results: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. Whereupon, the Ordinance was declared passed, i i II II II II II b83 August 17, 1970, Cont'd. The Petition from Mr. W. 0. Taylor was again presented, asking the Board of Directors to vacate and close a portion of an unnamed street in Lot 1, Block 6, and Lot 6, Block 5, Josephine Pankey's 2nd Addition to the City of Little Rock, representing himself to be the owner of all the property abutting upon the unnamed street to be closed as shown on the Plat now on file in P1at.Book 1, Page 137, in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Pulaski County, Arkansas. Public Hearing on the Petitio had been set for this time and place by Resolution No. 4,411, of the Board of Directors; and it was stated that Notice thereof had been duly published on July 23, 1970 and July 30, 1970, advising all persons interested to appear and they would be heard thereon. There being no persons present to speak either for or against the Petition, the Public Hearing was declared closed and the proposed Ordinance to close the unnamed street was placed on first reading. (See proposed Ordinance below) There was then presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, VACATING AND CLOSING THE STREET IN BLOCKS 5 AND 6; JOSEPHINE PANKEY'S 2ND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen made a motion that the Ordinance be left on calendar for second reading. This motion was'seconded by Director Bussey and was adopted by unanimous voice vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. The Ordinance was then left on the calendar for second reading. Public Hearing on the Petition of Robert L. Spears, Secretary- Treasurer of Summit Funds, Inc. to vacate and close the part of the alley between Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10, Block 14, Original City of Little Rock, had been set for this time and place by Resolution No. 4,406, adopted July 6, 1970. It was stated that Notice thereof had been duly published on July 10, 1970 and July 17, 1970 advising all persons interested to appear and they would be heard thereon. There were no persons present to i l n speak either for or against the petition and it was announced that Summit Funds, Inc. had requested that the Petition be withdrawn. The Petition was then withdrawn from the Agenda. The Quarterly Report of the Robinson Memorial Auditorium for the period ending June 30, 1970 was presented, and upon motion of Director Wimberly, seconded by Director Baldwin, said Quarterly Report was received and filed by unanimous voice vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. There was presented Resolution No. 4,426, entitled: ' A RESOLUTION CREATING ADDITIONAL POSITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT WITHIN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT; AUTHORIZING SAID POSITIONS TO BE FILLED AND SALARIES TO BE PAID IN KEEPING WITH THE SALARY PAY PLAN NOW IN FORCE IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Director Baldwin made a motion that the Resolution be-adopted, and Director Bussey seconded the motion. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following voter Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. I Ordinance No. 12,375 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $30,000.00 FROM THE 1965 CONSTRUCTION FUND -PARKS TO ZOO PROJECT NO. 92; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bussey made a motion that the rules be.suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Dillaha, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read second -the time. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance, be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present being six in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye anll No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: III II� August 17, 1970, Cont'd. Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. Said Ordinance was then declared passed. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,376, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FROM THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND THE SUM OF $30,000.00 TO BE USED FOR REMODELING THE PARKS DEPARTMENT OFFICES IN CITY HALL AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PARK MAINTENANCE BUILDING IN BOYLE PARK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bussey moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Upon motion of Director Bussey, seconded by Director Wimberly, and by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1 Ordinance No. 12,377 was presented, entitled: Whereupon, the Ordinance was declared passed. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $1,000.00 FROM THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND TO BE APPLIED ON THE PURCHASE PRICE OF PROPERTY SITUATED AT 718 WEST MARKHAM STREET; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Denham Building) which Ordinance was read the first time. Upon question by Director Bowen, City Manager John T. Meriwether advised that possession of the property could be obtained within sixty days. Director i V Baldwin made a motion that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Dillaha that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present being six in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. Said Ordinance was then declared passed. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,427, entitled: A RESOLUTION GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT A RETAINING WALL IN THE ALLEY ABUTTING LOTS 1, 2 AND 3 AND THE NORTH ONE -HALF OF LOT 4, BLOCK 41, ORIGINAL CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Director Baldwin made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, and Director Bowen seconded the motion. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. Resolution No. 4,428 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO DEVELOP A MASS TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL STUDY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Upon question by Director Bowen, Mr. John T. Meriwether, City Manager said that any study would have to include both Little Rock and North Little Rock, but he recommended that Little Rock go ahead with the study if the grant application were approved regardless 11111111 of whether North Little Rock decided to Darticipate. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the 1111111 IJI G August 17, 1970, Cont'd. Resolution be adopted which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin; Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. There was presented Resolution No. 4,429, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE THE NECESSARY LEGAL PROCEEDINGS TO RECOVER THE DELINQUENT RENTS DUE FROM THE TENANT IN AND TAKE POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK AT 1723 MISSISSIPPI STREET; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Director Bowen made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, and Director Bussey seconded the motion. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. Resolution No. 4,430 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING THE BUILDING TRADE UNIONS AND THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY EMPLOYERS OF LITTLE ROCK TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT DESIGNED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT OF MINORITY PERSONS IN THE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Little Rock Plan) which Resolution was read in full. Director Bowen made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,431, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE AND TAKE BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS IN THE COOK - ALWORTH SUBDIVISION HERETOFORE PLATTED IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK AND EMPLOY AN ENGINEER TO SUPERVISE SAID CONSTRUCTION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. Ordinance No. 12,378 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING IT A PRIVILEGE TO OFFER TAXICAB SERVICE AT THE LITTLE ROCK MUNICIPAL AIRPORT; PROVIDING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SUCH TAXICAB SERVICE; MAKING THE VIOLATION THEREOF A MISDEMEANOR AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin.moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being six in number and two- thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present being six in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. II August 17, 1970, Cont'd. i There was presented Resolution No. 4,432, entitled: A RESOLUTION CREATING AN ADDITIONAL POSITION OF PLANNER I IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT; AUTHORIZING THE FILLING OF SAID POSITION, PROVIDING THE MONTHLY SALARY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Director Bowen made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. Resolution No. 4,433 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OFLITTLE ROCK, A DEED CONVEYING CERTAIN LANDS IN THE LITTLE ROCK PORT INDUSTRIAL PARK TO R. R. JOHNSTON, JR., W. C. MARTIN, JR., THOMAS E. TWITTY, JR., AND GEORGE A HAAS, JR., AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor' -Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Hurst - total 1. There being no further business presented or to come bef6re.the meeting, upon motion of , Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bussey, the Board of Directors adjourned at 8:30 o'clock P. M. to meet again in regular session on Tuesday, September 8, 1970 at 7:30 o'clock P. M., due to Monday, September 7th being Labor Day and a legal holiday. ATTEST: APPROVED: City Clerk Mayor II II III i 0 87 Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas �1 September 8, 1970 - 7:30 P. M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Haco Boyd,presiding, and Jane Czech, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Absent - None. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Mayor Boyd. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on August 17, 1970 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the Members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Hurst, by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. There was then presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, VACATING AND CLOSING THE STREET IN BLOCKS 5 AND 6, JOSEPHINE PANKEY'S 2ND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; (Portion of Boyle Park Road) the Ordinance was read the second time, having been read the first time on August 17, 1970. Upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Dillaha, and by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following results: Ayes - Director Wimberly - total 1; Noes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Absent - None. The Ordinance was then declared NOT passed. A petition was then presented from Mr. Cecil Wilkerson, to vacate and close a portion of the North -South Alley in Block 41, John Barrow Addition to the City of Little Rock. Attached to the petition was a sketch by G. A. Denham, Civil Engineer of the portion of the alley to be closed, a copy of a Warranty Deed to Cecil and Opal W. Wilkerson and a communication from Little Rock Abstract Company stating the last owners of record. On September 3, 1970 the Little Rock Planning Commission reviewed this request and recommended denial of this partial alley closure, but would be favorable to closing the entire alley. (See Resolution No. 4,434 setting the date for Public Hearing on October 5, 1970) Resolution No. 4,434 was then presented, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE PETITION TO VACATE ALLEY IN BLOCK 41, JOHN BARROW ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; said Resolution was read in full. Director Bowen made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, and Director Hurst seconded the motion. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,379, entitled: AN ORDINANCE VACATING CERTAIN STREETS IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 9,556; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Ordinance No. 9,556 passed June 7, 1954 vacated certain streets and alleys. That portion of Riffel Avenue to be vacated should have been described as "commencing from its intersection with the North line, extended East of Lot 7, Block 10 of Woodlawn Addition to its intersection with the East line of Fulton Street. ") 58,II September 8, 1970, Cont'd. The Ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance as read, be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and.was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors-elect.- The Ordinance was read the second time. Upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Wimberly, and by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following results: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. The Ordinance was then declared passed. The Comparative Statement of Income Account, Little Rock Municipal Water Works for the month of July, 1970 was presented and upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, said Statement of Income Account was received and filed by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. Ordinance No. 12,380 was presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BUILDING AT THE CITY MATERIALS YARD; ' APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $106,980.00 FROM A SPECIAL ACCOUNT IN THE STREET FUND; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Rock Steel Building Company awarded contract) which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen made a motion that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors- elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Said Ordinance was then declared passed. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,435, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT TO FURNISH LABOR AND MATERIAL TO PLASTER ZOO DIRECTOR'S OFFICE AND LIBRARY IN WAR MEMORIAL PARK; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Contract awarded to Kirk Plastering Company - $3,776.50) said Resolution was read in full. Director Bussey made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, and Director Dillaha seconded the motion. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted I by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Resolution No. 4,436 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS ITEMS TO BE USED BY THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Contract to Farriors, Inc. for Police Jackets, Shirts and Trousers) which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the Resolution be adopted which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. II III r 1 tember 8. 1970, Cont'd. There was presented Resolution No. 4,437, entitled: A RESOLUTION GRANTING TO ELIJAH SIMMONS DISABILITY RETIREMENT BENEFITS UNDER SECTION 2 -24 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (For a period of 25 months and 10 days commencing August 29, 1970) said Resolution was read in full. Director Baldwin made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, and Director Bussey seconded the motion. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adop by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. A proposed Ordinance was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE OF CITY EMPLOYEES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; the proposed Ordinance was read the first time. This Ordinance would establish age 70 as a mandatory retirement age for city employes and would require employes to be approved on an annual basis by the city manager after they reach 65 years of age. Upon question by Director Bussey, City Manager John T. Meriwether advised that seventeen present City Employes are over 65 years of age and all are under Civil Service. Director Bussey stated that he felt present employes should be exempted, but any new employes would be advised of the provisions of this ordinance upon employment. After discussion, Director Bowen made a motion that "the proposed ordinance be left on the calendar for second reading and that each member of the Board of Directors be furnished a copy of the proposed ordinance." Direct Bussey seconded this motion and the motion was adopted by unanimous voice vote of the members of the Board of Directors. The proposed ordinance was then left on the calendar for second reading. Ordinance No. 12,381 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO VOTE UPON THE QUESTION OF ISSUING BONDS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF ACT NO. 9 OF THE FIRST EXTRAORDINARY SESSION OF THE SIXTY - SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS, APPROVED JANUARY 21, 1960, AS AMENDED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FURNISHING THE PERMANENT FINANCING OF THE COST OF SECURING AND DEVELOPING INDUSTRY (THE PARTICULAR INDUSTRIAL PROJECT IS DESCRIBED IN THE ORDINANCE); PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; ( "Merico" Project) said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Dillaha and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two -thi or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Moti was made by Director Wimberly that the -rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the memb of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey; Dillaha and Mayor Boyd —total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. The Emergency Section being Section 6 of Ordinance No. 12,381 was read and adopted by -the fo roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - .None. Whereupon, said Ordinance and Emergency was declared passed. 59 !! September 8, 1970, Cont'd. I Resolution No. 4,438 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT TO BE ENTERED INTO BETWEEN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK AND EASTERN ASSOCIATED TERMINALS COMPANY PERTAINING TO THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A PORT FACILITY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; the Resolution was read in full. The Eastern Associated Terminals Company brings bauxite ore by barge up the Mississippi and Arkansas Rivers for use by the Reynolds Metals Company's alumina plant near Bauxite. The firm will lease about 1,500 feet of river frontage down river from the Little Rock Port and build a facility on the site to unload the ore. The Little Rock Port Authority will lay approximately 2,000 feet of railroad track to connect the unloading facility with existing tracks. One mile of track will be laid to connect the Port Authority's.tracks to those of the Rock Island Lines. Presently, only the Missouri Pacific tracks connect with the Port Authority's tracks. Eastern Associated Terminals Company will pay the Port Authority three cents a ton for ore taken through the Port, with a guarantee of a minimum of $27,000 per year payment. It was estimated that one million tons of ore a year would be brought through the Port. The lease is for ten years with two ten year renewal options. After discussion, Director Baldwin made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha , and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There was presented Resolution No. 4,439, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING APPRAISALS AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND SITUATED IN PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS, NEEDED AND NECESSARY IN MAKING AND PROVIDING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MODEL CITIES PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Projects; Carver School Housing Project, East End Park Site, Hanger Hill Park Site, Pfeifer Park Site, South Broadway Pilot Housing Project and 21st & Commerce Park Site) said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Resolution No. 4,440 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION VACATING, CLOSING AND ABANDONING A PART OF THE STORM DRAINAGE EASEMENT OVER AND ACROSS LOT 1, BLOCK 26, CENTENNIAL ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Location: 1409 West 15th Street) The Resolution was read in full. The property at 1409 West 15th Street was part of the High Street Urban Renewal Project. It was sold to a developer by the Little Rock Housing Authority and before it was sold, the Housing Authority had the land surveyed. The survey showed a ten foot wide drainage easement across the property. After it was sold, the developer had the land surveyed, and papers showed there was a 36 -inch pipe under it, with no mention of a City easement. A building permit was issued for the construction of a house and now that it is built, has one corner directly over the 48 -inch storm sewer pipe and infringes on the City's easement. A prospective purchaser of the house has been unable to obtain financing due to the situation. Mr. Don Venhaus, Director of the Department of Community Development advised the Board of Directors that the Staff recommends that the City "relinquish it's rights to the east five feet of the 25 -foot easement and the area under the residentia structure, and that the City be held harmless from any damages to the structure which might occur due to the storm sewer." After discussion, Director Wimberly made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, and Director Baldwin seconded the motion. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. 691 September 8, 1970, Cont'd 7 There was presented Resolution No. 4,441, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR A GRANT UNDER PUBLIC LAW NO. 89 -117; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: First Year Drainage Improvements, Model Cities Neighborhood) said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Hurst that the Resolution be adopted which motion was seconded by Director Bussey. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Resolution No. 4,442 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING COLONEL HENRY W. BRANDHORST AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF HOUSING CODE APPEALS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; the Resolution was read in full. Director Bowen made a motion that the Resolution be adopted. The motion was seconded by Director Wimberly. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Dillaha, the Board of Directors adjourned at 9:10 o'clock P. M. to meet again in regular session on Monday, September 21, 1970 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. ATTEST: ` %� APPROVED: City Clerk Mayor II I I I 59A Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas September 21, 1970 - 7:30 P. M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Haco Boyd presiding, and Jane Czech, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Absent - None. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Mayor Boyd. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on September 8, 1970 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the Members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. The following Zoning Applications as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission were presented. ' Z -2319 - Petition from Paul J. & Betty R. Mooser, to rezone Walnut Valley Subdivision (see petition for lengthy legal description) from "A" One- family District to "C" Two- family District. Z -2385 - Petition from Industrial Equipment Service Company, George Taylor, by Jack Holt, Jr., Attorney, to rezone 1117 Woodrow Street (East 50 ft. of Lots 6 & 7, Block 12, Roots and Coy Addition to the City of Little Rock and All of Lots 4 & 5, Block 12, Roots and Coy Addition to the City of Little Rock) from "B" Residence and "F" Commercial Districts to "H" Business District. Z -2376 - Petition from Frank A. & Lillian E. Jessone by Danny Thomas, Agent, to rezone 8500 Geyer Springs Road described as the North 170 ft. of the East 280 ft. of Tract 5, Arnold's Highland Acres Addition, from "A" One- family District to "F" Commercial District. Z -2382 - Petition from James B. Pfeifer, E. G. Levy and E. M. Pfeifer, Jr. to rezone the 5400 and 5500 Blocks of West 65th Street (see petition for lengthy legal description) from "A" One- family District to "D" Apartment and "F" Commercial Districts. Z -2361 - Petition from George L. Fleischauer, Agent for Haverty Furniture Company, Inc. to rezone 5401 South University Avenue (see petition for lengthy legal description) from "A" One- family District to 'T Commercial District. There being no protests presented to the reclassification of the above described properties as approved by the Planning Commission, an Ordinance to rezone said property was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,382) Ordinance No. 12,382 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES: said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance as read be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, and by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the , Members of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following results: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Whereupon, the Ordinance was declared passed. II II L15 September 21, 1970, Cont'd. (Z -1977) - A Zoning Appeal for Review before the Board of Directors from A. S. Rosen, by Edward Lester, Attorney, of action taken by the Little Rock Planning Commission on July 2, 1970, was first presented to the Board of Directors on August 3, 1970 to rezone 9100 Block Rodney Parham Road (Lot 1, Munnerlyn Subdivision and Lot 2 -R Rosemunn Replat of part of Munnerlyn Subdivision to the City of Little Rock) from "D" Apartment District to "F" Commercial District. On August 3, 1970, protests were presented before the Board of Directors and it was returned to the Planning Commission for restudy with a potential of "E -1" Quiet Business Zoning. On September 3, 1970, an amended petition was presented to the Planning Commission, from Mr. Edward Lester, Attorney for the petitioner, requesting that this property be rezoned to "E -l" Quiet Business District. The Planning Commission approved this request and it was returned to the Board of Directors. (See Ordinance No. 12,383 below) There was presented Ordinance_No. 12,383, entitled: AN.ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 9100 BLOCK OF RODNEY PARHAM ROAD IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen made a motion that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was . adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by .Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the=Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present being seven in number and two-thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors- elect. The Ordinance was read the third and,last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass,; the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. The Ordinance was then declared passed and the 9100 Block of Rodney Parham Road was rezoned to "E -1" Quiet Business District. (Z -2358) - A Zoning Appeal for Review before the Board of Directors from Mr. Eugene R. Weinstein, Agent by Mr. Edward Lester, Attorney, of action taken by the Little Rock Planning Commission on July 2, 1970, was first presented to the Board of Directors on August 3; 1970 to rezone 9300 Loetscher Lane, from "A" One- family District to "C" Two- family, "D" Apartment and "E -1" Quiet Business Districts. On August 3, 1970, a large delegation of property owners in the area presented protests to the Board of Directors and the petition was returned to the Planning Commission for restudy. On September 3, 19700 an amended petition and development plan was presented to the Planning Commission from Mr. Edward Lester, Attorney, requesting that the 17� acre tract be rezoned from "A" One- family District to "D" Apartment and "C" Two- family Districts. The Planning Commission approved this request and it was returned to the Board of Directors.':(See Ordinance No. 12,384 below) Ordinance No. 12,384 was presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 9300 BLOCK OF LOETSCHER LANE IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time. Mr. Edward Lester, Attorney for the developer, Mr. Eugene Weinstein told the Board there was a trailer park in the county bordering the property and that another large apartment complex was being built approximately 200 feet from the property, also in the county. He explained the amended development plan and said the developer had obtained five acres between his original piece of property and Baseline Road for an access road that would not add congestion in the existing residential area. Mr. R. W. Laster, Attorney for the home owners in the Southgate Area said the residents feel their property would be devaluated, their schools would be overcrowded, their already September 21, 1970, Cont'd. congested streets further burdened and the sewer and water facilities overtaxed by the higher density development. A group of residents also attended the meeting and Mr. Ray Brown and Mr. Willis Forrester spoke against the proposal. After discussion, Director Bowen made a motion that the Ordinance be amended and "that the land proposed for apartment development be rezoned 'D' Apartment and that the land proposed for 'C' Two - family District remain 'A' One- family District." This would place one street, Southboro Court, as a buffer between the apartments and the homes. Director Bowen's motion was seconded by Director Baldwin and was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - Director Wimberly - total 1; Absent - None. The Ordinance was then read the second time as amended. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance, as amended, was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - Director Wimberly - total 1; Absent - None. The Ordinance was then declared passed and the 9300 Block of Loetscher Lane was rezoned from "A" One - family District to "D" Apartment District. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,385, entitled: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF MUNICIPAL AIRPORT REVENUE BONDS BY THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS; PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; AND DECLARING AN!, EMERGENCY; ($3,350,000.00) said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Hurst moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Dillaha, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Hurst that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. The Emergency Section being Section 18 of Ordinance No. 12,385 was read, and adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None passed. Whereupon, said Ordinance and Emergency was declared Ordinance No. 12,386 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE REMODELING AND RENOVATION OF THE EXISTING POLICE TRAINING BUILDING; APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Contract to George A. Purifoy Company - $17,481.00) said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Dillaha made a motion that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopte by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two -third or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motio 1 September 21, 1970, Cont "d: was made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third i and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the' ^.o Members of the Board of Directors present being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors- elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - .None. Said Ordinance was declared passed. On September 8, 1970, a proposed Ordinance was placed on the Agenda, entitled: "An Ordinance providing for mandatory retirement age of City Employees." The Ordinance was read the first time and left on the calendar for second reading. Director Bussey made a motion that this proposed Ordinance be withdrawn from the Agenda and tabled and that a substitute Ordinance be presented. Director Dillaha seconded the motion and the motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. (See Ordinance No. 12,387 below) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,387, entitled: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE OF CITY EMPLOYEES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; The Ordinance was read the first time. This Ordinance provides that employes who pass age 65 will no longer be entitled to disability benefits; sets 65 as retirement age, but permits an employe to continue on a year -to -year basis until age 70, if the City Manager grants extension. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance as read be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordi- nance was read the second time. Upon motion of Director Dillaha, seconded by Director Baldwin, and by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following results: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Whereupon, the Ordinance was declared passed. Ordinance No. 12,388 was presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN PARTS OF CHAPTER 13 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; ADOPTING THE 1970 EDITION OF THE FIRE PREVENTION CODE ISSUED BY THE AMERICAN INSURANCE ASSOCIATION; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS OF SAID CODE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin made a motion that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was.seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Said Ordinance was then declared passed. III September 21, 1970, Cont'd. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,389, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 38 -3 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, SAME REGULATING HEIGHTS FOR TELEVISION AND RADIO TOWERS AND ANTENNAS WITHIN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. This Ordinance provides that appeals for radio and television antennas and towers above 75 feet be made to the city Board of Adjustment. This provision applies to both commercial concerns and individuals. Director Bowen made a motion that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Hussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. The Ordinance was then declared passed. ' Ordinance No. 12,390 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE,AMENDING SECTIONS 10 -9 AND 10 -10 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO CEMETERIES WITHIN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK;,AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bussey moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Dillaha, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two -thir or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Moti was made by Director Bussey that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Whereupon said Ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 4,443, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO APPROVE A PETITION TO BE FILED WITH THE STATE REQUESTING ENLARGEMENT OF ROSELAWN CEMETERY PROPERTIES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Director Bussey made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, and Director Dillaha seconded the motion. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Resolution No. 4,444 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR SALE, THE AIR RIGHTS OVER A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND LYING WITHIN BLOCKS 99 AND 100, ORIGINAL CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Director Bussey made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, and Director Dillaha seconded the motion. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,445, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO OBTAIN AN AIR RIGHTS LEASE FROM THE ARKANSAS STATE l September 21, 1970, Cont'd. AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the Resolution be adopted which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There was presented Resolution No. 4,446, entitled: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE LITTLE ROCK MUNICIPAL PARKING AUTHORITY RELATING TO A PROPOSED CONVENTION COMPLEX PARKING GARAGE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Director Bussey made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, and Director Dillaha seconded the motion. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noesr- None; Absent - None. Resolution No. 4,447 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND THE LITTLE ROCK AUDITORIUM COMMISSION TO MAKE APPLICATION TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR A FINANCIAL GRANT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Hussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There was presented Resolution No. 4,448, entitled: A RESOLUTION ENDORSING FULLY THE HOTEL- CONVENTION CENTER AND PUBLIC PARKING GARAGE CONCEPT CURRENTLY PLANNED FOR CONSTRUCTION BETWEEN THE ROBINSON AUDITORIUM AND THE OLD ARKANSAS STATE CAPITOL BUILDING ON MARKHAM STREET; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Director Bussey made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,449, entitled: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO THE HOPE- HEMPSTEAD COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR THEIR CASH GIFT TO THE "ARKIE ":FUND; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Dillaha that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Hussey, the Board of Directors adjourned at 9:05 o'clock P. M. to meet again in regular session on Monday, October 5, 1970 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. ATTEST: �yL�J 441az ((Q// City Clerk APPROVED: Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas October 5, 1970 - 7:30 P. M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Assistant Mayor Warren Baldwin, Jr. presiding, and Jane Czech, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst and Dillaha - total 4; Absent - Mayor Boyd and Director Bussey - total 2. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Assistant Mayor Baldwin. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on September 21, 1970 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the Members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Dillaha, by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. A Proclamation was read by Assistant Mayor Baldwin proclaiming October 8 through October 17, 1970, as "APPLE WEEK." There was presented a Zoning Appeal for Review before the Board of Directors from Dr. William L. Humphries, Jr., the Petitioner (Z- 2372), of action taken by the Little Rock Planning Commission on September 3, 1970 in denying the reclassification of property at 4802 -04 Hoffman Road (see Appeal for lengthy legal description), Little Rock, Arkansas, from "A" One- family District to "D" Apartment District. Director Bowen moved that a Public Hearing be set before the Board of Directors on the Zoning Appeal for Monday, October 19, 1970 in the Board of Directors Chamber, City Hall, at 7:30 o'clock P. M. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The Petition from Mr. Cecil Wilkerson was again presented, asking the Board of Directors to vacate and close.a portion of the North -South Alley in Block 41, John Barrow Addition to the City of Little Rock, representing himself to be the owner of all the property abutting upon the portion of the alley to be closed as shown on the Plat now on file in Plat Book 555, Page 593, in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Pulaski County, Arkansas. Public Hearing on the Petition had been set for this time and place by Resolution No. 4,434, of the Board of Directors; and it was stated that Notice thereof had been duly published on September 10, 1970 and September 17, 1970, advising all persons interested to appear and they would be heard thereon. The Planning Commission reviewed this request on September 3, 1970 and did not recommend the closing of a portion of the alley, but did favor the closing of the entire alley. There were no protests presented to closing the portion of the alley, but a discussion was held and Mr. Wilkerson told the Board the alley is not open to traffic and he would like to close same so that he can install a chain link fence. Assistant Mayor Baldwin that the Ordinance be read the first time and left on the calendar for second reading so the Board Members would have an opportunity to take a look at the property. Director Bowen suggested that on the Ordinance be taken without delay. After the discussion, the Public Hearing was declared closed and the Ordinance to close the alley was presented. (See Ordinance No. 12,391) There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,391, entitled: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, VACATING AND CLOSING THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 41, JOHN BARROW ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen made a motion that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Dillaha, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and October 5, 1970, Cont'd. two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors- elect. The Ordinance was read the second f ` time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present being five in number and two - thirds or more of the Members'of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Assistant Mayor Baldwin - total 5; Noes - None;. Absent - Mayor Boyd and Director Bussey - total 2. Said Ordinance was then declared passed. A Petition was then presented from Mr. Robert C. Lowry, Attorney for the Estate of C. Hamilton Moses, to vacate and close the alley lying in Block 2, Pettefer's Addition to the City of Little Rock. Attached to the Petition was a certified copy of the Plat of Pettefer's Addition and a Sketch showing the alley to be closed. Also, attached to the Petition was a communication from Beach Abstract & Guaranty Company stating the last owners of record. (See Resolution No. 4,450, setting the date for Public Hearing on November 2, 1970) Resolution No. 4,450 was then presented, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE PETITION TO VACATE THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 2 OF PETTEFER'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICES THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Hurst that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Assistant Mayor Baldwin - total 5; Noes - None; Absent - Mayor Boyd and Director Bussey - total 2. A Petition was presented from property owners in.Block 16, Bellevue Addition to the City of Little Rock, requesting that the alley located in Block 16, Bellevue Addition be vacated and closed. Attached to the Petition was a certified copy of the Plat showing the alley to be vacated and's communication from Beach Abstract & Guaranty Company stating the last owners of record. (See Resolution No. 4,451, setting the date for Public Hearing on November 2, 1970) There was presented Resolution No. 4,451, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE PETITION TO VACATE ALLEY IN BLOCK 16, BELLEVUE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; said Resolution was read in full. Director Bowen made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, and Director Hurst seconded the motion. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Assistant Mayor Baldwin - total 5; Noes - None; Absent - Mayor Boyd and Director Bussey - total 2. The Comparative Statement of Income Account, Little Rock Municipal Water Works for the month of August, 1970 was presented and upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Hurst, said Statement Income Account was received and filed by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present Ordinance No. 12,392 was presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE RATE OF TAXATION OF PROPERTY FOR CITY PURPOSES FOR THE YEAR 1970 FOR VARIOUS FUNDS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY;`AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Wimberly moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading.' This motion was seconded by Director Hurst; and was'adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being'five`in'numbei and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Wimberly that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the October 5, 1970, Cont'd. Members of the Board of Directors present being five in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and.last time, and the Aye and No vote was .taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Assistant Mayor Baldwin - total 5; Noes - None; Absent - Mayor Boyd and Director Bussey - total 2. The Emergency Section being Section 3 of Ordinance No. 12,392 was read, and adopted by the follow- ing roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Assistant Mayor Baldwin - total 5; Noes - None; Absent - Mayor Boyd and Director Bussey - total 2. Whereupon, said Ordinance and Emergency was declared passed. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,393, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $13,795.00 TO BE USED TOGETHER WITH OTHER FUNDS HERETOFORE APPROPRIATED FOR PAYING THE PREMIUM ON CITY'S CURRENT VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Dillaha made a motion that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Hurst that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present being five in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Assistant Mayor Baldwin - total 5; Noes - None; Absent - Mayor Boyd and Director Bussey - total 2. The Ordinance was then declared passed. Ordinance No. 12,394 was presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AWARDING A CONTRACT TO CAPITOL EQUIPMENT COMPANY FOR A 10,000 WATT GENERATOR FOR TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Dillaha moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors- elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Hurst that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Assistant Mayor Baldwin - total 5; Noes - None; Absent - Mayor Boyd and Director Hussey - total 2. Said Ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,395, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING OF IVES COMMUNITY CENTER AS A FAMILY SERVICE CENTER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Contract to Howe, Inc. in the amount of $36,530.00) said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Wimberly made a motion that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Upon motion of Director Wimberly, seconded by Director Dillaha, and by unanimous vote of the 01 October 5, 1970, Cont'd. Members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two- thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance. Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Assistant Mayor Baldwin - total Noes - None; Absent - Mayor Boyd and Director Bussey - total 2. Whereupon, the Ordinance was declared passed. Resolution No. 4,452 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING "A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS AND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED IN TUXEDO COURTS ADDITION LOCATED IN I NE14 SECTION 15, T -1 -N, R -12 -W, LITTLE ROCK; ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Hurst that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes'- Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Assistant Mayor Baldwin.- total 5; Noes - None; Absent- Mayor Boyd and Director Bussey - total 2. There was presented Resolution No. 4,453, entitled:' A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR FUNDING TWO ADDITIONAL-PROJECTS IN THE CITY'S "COMPREHENSIVE CITY DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM" AND REALLOCATING FUNDS HERETOFORE APPROVED FOR FUNDING PROJECTS IN SAID COMPREHENSIVE DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; " said Resolution was read in full. Director Wimberly made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, and Director Dillaha seconded the motion. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Assistant Mayor Baldwin - total 5; Noes - None; Absent - Mayor Boyd and Director Bussey - total 2. There was'then presented Resolution No. 4,454, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CERTAIN AGREEMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, TO PERFORM CERTAIN SERVICES IN THE MODEL CITIES PROGRAM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Upon question by Director Bowen, Mr. Nathaniel Hill, Director of Model Cities advised that a proposal to be submitted later would ask for $3,000.00 of the reallocation of funds for a part of the Mayors Youth Council Program. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the Resolution be adopted which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Assistant Mayor Baldwin - total 5; Noes - None; Absent - Mayor Boyd and Director Bussey - total 2. Ordinance No. 12,396 was presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE SUBMITTING TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK,.ARKANSAS, THE QUESTION WHETHER IT WILL ISSUE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF ACT NO. 9 OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS OF 1960, TO -THE EXTENT OF $3,000,000.00, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECURING AND DEVELOPING INDUSTRY WITHIN OR NEAR THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; (Eastern Associated Terminals Company Project) said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Hurst moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was'adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Hurst that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present being five'in number and two- thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Assistant Mayor Baldwin - total 5; Noes - None; Absent - Mayor . - d=and-=Di- rector -B —tot — - — — II 6011 II October 5, 1970, Cont'd. The Emergency Section being Section 5 of Ordinance No. 12,396 was read and adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Assistant Mayor Baldwin - total 5; Noes - None; Absent - Mayor Boyd and Director Bussey - total 2. Whereupon, said Ordinance and Emergency was declared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 4,455, entitled: A RESOLUTION IN MEMORIAM TO ROSS E. ANDERSON; said Resolution was read in full. Director Bowen made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Assistant Mayor Baldwin - total 5; Noes - None; Absent - Mayor Boyd and Director Bussey - total 2. Resolution No. 4,456 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Mr. W. Owen Lyon, Jr., Mr. William B. Putnam, Mr. John A. Cunningham and Mr. Robert H. Wickard) which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Hurst that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly. A roll call was taken on the motion and the.Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Assistant Mayor Baldwin - total 5; Noes - None; Absent - Mayor Boyd and Director Bussey— total 2. Director Dillaha made a request that the matter of the opening and closing hours of liquor stores located in the City of Little Rock, be placed on the next Agenda for the Agenda Meeting on October 14, 1970. There being no further business to be presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Wimberly, the Board of Directors adjourned at 8:15 o`,clock P. M. I to meet again in regular session on Monday, October 19, 1970 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. ATTEST: APPROVED: City Clerk Mayor II III III 1 1 N 1 Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas October 19, 1970 - 7:30 P. M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Haco Boyd presiding, and Jane Czech, City Clerk, and the following Directors present; Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Absent - None. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Mayor Boyd. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on October 5, 1970 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the Members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. The Zoning Appeal from Dr. William L. Humphries, Jr. (Z -2372) to rezone 4802 -4 Hoffman Road, from "A" One - family District to "D" Apartment District and denied by the Planning Commission on September 3, 1970, was placed on the Agenda for Public Hearing. Mayor Boyd announced that Dr. Humphries was out of the City and requested that the Public Hearing be deferred until the next meeting of the Board.of Directors. There were no persons present to protest, and Director Bowen made a motion that the Public Hearing on the Appeal be deferred until the next meeting of the Board,-' Y of Directors on November 2, 1970. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin and was adopted by unanimous voice vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. The following Zoning Applications as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission were presented. Z -2391 - Petition from the Baptist Medical Center by Sam B. Reynolds, Agent, toy rezone the Medical Center Area between Barrow Road and Shackleford Road (see petition for lengthy legal description) from Various Zones to Various Zones. Z -2389 - Petition from Jessie E. O'Flarity, to rezone 1711 Center Street, described as the S 25' of Lot 4, all of Lot 5, and N 45' of Lot 6, Block 189, Original City Addition, from . "C" -Two- family District to "D" Apartment District. Z -1619 - Petition from J. Harold Flynn, to rezone the 1700 Block of Maryland, described as all of Lots 4, 5 & 6, Block 2; Lots 9, 10, 11 & 12, Block 11, the East Half of Lots 1, 2 & 3, Block 11; and all of the North 37 feet of.Lot 8, Block 11, all in Marshall & Wolfe's.Addition,.from Various Zones to Various Zones. Z -1852 - Petition from W. C. McMinn, Agent for Zellwood, Inc.•to rezone 420 North Pierce Street (see Petition for lengthy legal description), from. "B "Residence District to "E -1" Quiet Business District. Z -2392 . Petition from Sam M. Vogel, to rezone 8320 Geyer Springs Road (see Petition for lengthy legal description), from "A" One- family District to "F" Commercial District. Z -1994 - Petition from City of Little Rock to rezone a portion of Gillam Park Area, described as W4 of NE14, Section 26, T -1 -N, R -12 -W, from "A" One- family District to "K" Heavy Industrial District. There being no protests presented to the.reclassification of.the above.described properties as approved by the Planning Commission, an Ordinance to rezone said property was placed on.first.reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,397) October 19, 1970, Cont'd. Ordinance No. 12,397 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the �. Ordinance as read be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members,of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, and by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following results: Ayes - Directors.Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Whereupon, the Ordinance was declared passed. The Quarterly Report of the Robinson Memorial Auditorium for the period ending September 30, 1970 was presented, and upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, said Quarterly Report was received and filed by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. There was presented Resolution No. 4,457, entitled: A RESOLUTION GRANTING GREATER LITTLE ROCK WRECKER SERVICE ASSOCIATION, A FRANCHISE FOR A PERIOD, OF ONE YEAR TO REMOVE AND STORE WRECKED OR ABANDONED VEHICLES FROM THE STREETS AND OTHER PUBLIC AREAS- OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;. said Resolution was read in full. Director Bussey made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, and Director Wimberly seconded the motion. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes.- Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Ordinance No. 12,398 was presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND.PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF PARK SITE "F" LOCATED AT 38TH AND HIGH STREETS IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $25,000 FROM THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time. Upon question by Director Bowen, the City Manager, Mr. John T. Meriwether advised that it would be feasible to construct a park at this location, eventhough the Sanitary Land Fill just across the railroad will eventually become a park. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the rules again be suspend and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent.- None. Said Ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled; AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4 -15 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES REGULATING THE HOURS OF SALE OF INTOXICATING BEVERAGES; DEFINING INTOXICATING BEVERAGES; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; A AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; 17 L 1 1 October719,.1970, Cont'd. said Ordinance was read the first time. Mrs. Marie Hardin of 1005 Scott'Street, representing the Liquor Store Clerks spoke in favor of the proposed Ordinance; She said the clerks risk their lives working long hours and that business is nil after 10:00 P. M. She further stated that liquor stores only attract the derelicts after that hour. Upon question by Director Bowen,.Mrs. Hardin said that no attempt had been made by the clerks to negotiate with their employers for 'shorter hours.'` Mr. Jack Lessenberry, an attorney representing several liquor dealers opposing the ordinance, stated that the passage of this ordinance would be taking a step backward toward prohibition, and the only thing it would accomplish would be to limit home consumption, and give the bootlegger an "extra opportunity." Director Wimberly questioned whether this ordinance would put a lot of problems in beer joints and clubs. He stated the clubs are not the big problem, but expressed concern'for the beer joints. He further stated that if a problem is to be eliminated; it should-be eliminated completely. Director Baldwin questioned the sale of these beverages from grocery stores. City.,Attorney 'Joseph C: Kemp advised that the grocery stores would be open. Mr. Lessenb'erry concluded by saying this ordinance would not have the desired effect that we would hope for. Director Dillaha then made a motion that "the opening and closing hours in the proposed ordinance include the sale of packaged alcoholic beverages from any establishment in the City." This motion was seconded by Director Wimberly. The motion failed by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Wimberly and Dillaha.- total 3;`� Noe's - Directors Bowen; Hurst and Bussey - total 3; Present and Not Voting - Mayor Boyd-- total 1; Absent - No Mr. Manny Porfiris, who owns -a liquor store at 5500 Asher Avenue spoke against the ordinance stating that his business depends on industrial shifts with people getting off at 7:00'A. M. and 11:00 P. M. After discussion, Director Bowen made a motion that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed. on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was.adopted by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Upon motion of* Director Bowen, seconded by Director Hurst, and by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board'of Direct present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members'of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the ordinance was.read the -third and last time: The Aye,and No vote was taken upon the question, -Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes — Directors Baldwin; Wimberly and Dillaha — total 3; Noes - Directors Bowen;. Hurst and Bussey - total 3; Present and Not Voting - Mayor Boyd --total 1; Absent - None. Whereupon, the proposed ordinance-was declared NOT PASSED. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,399, entitled: AN ORDINANCE CONDEMNING CERTAIN BUILDINGS IN THE CITY-OF LITTLE ROCK AS STRUCTURAL, FIRE AND-HEALTH HAZARDS DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO TAKE SUCH ACTION AS'IS'NECESSARY TO RAZE AND DEMOLISH'SAID BUILDINGS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time: Director Baldwin, moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bussey ;'and was-adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present,-being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The-Ordinance was read the second time':- Motion wa made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be,auspended and,the Ordinance be placed on third and fina reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey,­and was adopted-by unanimous vote of-the Members of the Board of Directors present being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time; and the Aye' and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. 606 II October 19, 1970, Cont'd. The Emergency Section being Section-5 of Ordinance No., 12,399 was read and adopted by the., following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Whereupon, said Ordinance and Emergency was declared passed. Ordinance No. 12,400�was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF. MISSING SEWER REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY; PROVIDING_ FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE CITY AND THE TRUSTEE AND PAYING AGENT OF THE BONDS; AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO; which Ordinance was read the first time.. Director Baldwin made a motion that the rules be_ suspended,_ and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Wimberly,. and was adopted by unanimous vote of-the Members of the Board of Directors,present,,being_seven in number.and . two- thirds or more of the Members of .the Board _ of_Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director. Baldwin that.the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was_seconded.by Director Bowen,.,and_ was adopted by,unanimous., vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board,of Directors - elect., The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the.. Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the,result being as follows: Ayes - Directors. Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Di_llaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes.- None; Absent - None. The Emergency Section being Section 7 of Ordinance No. 12,400 was read and,adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha.and Mayor. Boyd -, total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Said Ordinance and Emergency was declared passed.. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,401, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE TECHNICAL STUDY OF THE LITTLE ROCK TRANSIT „SYSTEM, AWARDING A CONTRACT TO SNAVELY, KING AND TUCKER AS CONSULTANT, APPROPRIATING THE.SUM OF $7,000 FROM.THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE OF THE STREET FUND; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time.. Motion , was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third.and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of'the Members of the Board of Directors present being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes.- None,; Absent - None. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 4,458, entitled: A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION.NO. 3,955 TO CORRECT THE EXPIRATION DATE OF THE TERM OF DR. GARMAN P. FREEMAN, A MEMBER OF THE LITTLE_ROCK AUDITORIUM COMMISSION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Director Bowen made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, which. motion was seconded by Director Bussey. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes -_Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly,.Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent.- None. IIII III 07 October 19, 1970, Cont'd. ' Resolution No..4,459 was presented; entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING LOU HOFFMAN AS A COMMISSIONER ON THE LITTLE ROCK HOUSING AUTHORITY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Five Year Term commencing October 30, 1970) which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director'Bussey that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen,, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd — total 7; Noes'- None; Absent - None. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,460, entitled: A RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES - ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Four Year Terms commencing October 1, 1970) said Resolution was read in full. Director Wimberly made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, and Director Baldwin seconded the motion. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and -Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There being no further business to be presented or-to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Bussey, seconded by Director Bowen, the Board of Directors adjourned at 9:15 o'clock P. M. to meet again in regular session on Monday, November 2, 1970 at..7:30 o'clock P. M. ATTEST: APPROVED: City Clerk /Mayor ' I I I I i I I �I I II .Board of Directors'.Chamber... ..Little Rock,. Arkansas . November 2, 1970 The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Haco Boyd presiding, and Jane Czech, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, and Dillaha - total 5; Absent - Director Bussey - total 1. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Mayor Boyd. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on October 19, 1970 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the Members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Hurst, seconded by Director Wimberly, by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. Director Bussey was enrolled. .Mr. Melvin White, City Director of Safety and Civil Defense presented Mr. Leon Gershner, Jr. and recommended his appointment as the City's Radiological Defense Officer. Mr. Gershner's duties will include checking the radiological fallout in the City in case of an atomic attack, and to set up a system to check fallout. He is to serve in this capacity without compensation. Director Baldwin made a motion that Mr. Gershner be appointed Little Rock Radiological Defense Officer. Director Hurst seconded the motion and it was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd- total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Mayor Boyd announced that\he had - received word from Representative Wilbur D. Mills, of the approval of a $27,943 Federal Grant to pay two thirds of the cost of demolishing 122 abandoned; vacant and.condemned houses. The houses to be torn down are in an area generally bounded by _the Arkansas River, Washington Street, Roosevelt Road and Louisiana Street. The project should be finished within two years. There was again presented a Zoning Appeal for Review before the Board of Directors by Mr. Howard Hinton, Agent for the applicant, Dr. William L. Humphries, Jr. (Z -2372) of action taken by the Little Rock Planning Commission on September 3, 1970, in denying the reclassification of 4802 -04 Hoffman Road, from "A" One- family District to "D" Apartment District. The public hearing on this Zoning Appeal had been set for October 19, 1970, but was deferred when no Protestants appeared to be heard, and Dr. Humphries was out of the City. Mayor Boyd then declared the public hearing open to those desiring to be heard. Mr. Don Venhaus, Director of the Department of Community Development told the Board of Directors, the reason the Planning Commission denied the application was because the site is surrounded by property zoned "A" One- family, and that the site is too small to be rezoned compatibly. Mr. Howard Hinton, Agent for the applicant presented the request for "D" Apartment Zoning and upon question by Director Baldwin, explained that if the one acre tract-is rezoned, then Dr. Humphries will purchase a four acre adjacent site to the east. Director Bowen then made a motion "that we send this back to the Planning Commission and that the applicant obtain an option to purchase the four acre tract and submit an application to the Planning Commission to rezone the entire tract to 'D' Apartment District." This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin and was adopted by unanimous .voice vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. 1 1 1 S November. 2, 1970, Cont'd. A petition from Mr. Robert C. Lowry, Attorney for the Estate of C. Hamilton Moses, was again presented asking the Board of Directors to vacate and close the alley in Block 2, Pettifer's Addition to the City of Little Rock, representing the Estate of C. Hamilton Moses to be the owner of Lots 5, 6, 7 & 8, Block 2, Pettifer's Addition to Little Rock, abutting upon the alley to be closed as shown on the Plat now on file in Deed Book 7, at Page 109, in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Pulaski County, Arkansas. Public Hearing on the petition had been set for this time and place by Resolution No. 4,450, of the Board of Directors; and it was stated that Notice thereof had been duly published on October 7, 1970 and October 14, 1970, advising all persons interested to appear and they would be heard thereon. There were no protests presented to closing the alley and the public hearing was declared closed. The Ordinance to close the alley was then presented. (See Ordinance No. 12;402) Ordinance No. 12;402 was presented, entitled: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, VACATING AND CLOSING AN ALLEY IN PETTIFER'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen made a motion that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopte by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which.motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd•- total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Said Ordinance was then declared passed. There was again presented the petition from Mr. Carl Keller, and other property owners, asking the Board of Directors to vacate and close the alley in Block 16, Bellevue Addition to the City of Little Rock, representing themselves to be the owners of all the property abutting upon the alley to be closed as shown on the Plat now on file in Plat Book No. 1, Page 251, in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Pulaski County, Arkansas. Public Hearing on-the petition had been set for this time and place by Resolution No. 4,451, of the Board of Directors; and it was stated that Notice thereof had been duly published on October 7, 1970 and October 14, 1970, advising all persons interested to appear and they would be heard thereon. There were no protests presented to'closing the alley, and the public hearing was declared closed. The Ordinance to close the alley was then presented. (See Ordinance No. 12,403) There was presented Ordinance No. 12,403, entitled: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, VACATING AND CLOSING THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 16, BELLEVUE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second.reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or.more of the Members,of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director:,Boweri that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which.motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present being seven in number,and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote ' 1111111 was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Whereupon, the Ordinance was declared passed. 61 November 2, 1970, Cont'd. Resolution No. 4,461 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE 2 -WHEEL SOLO MOTORCYCLE TO BE USED BY THE LITTLE ROCK POLICE DEPARTMENT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Director Hurst made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, and Director Baldwin seconded the motion. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,404, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $6,000 FROM THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE OF THE STREET FUND TO BE USED BY THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK TO DEFRAY COSTS INCURRED IN IMPROVING PARKING AROUND WAR MEMORIAL STADIUM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Hurst made a motion that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Wimberly that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors- elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7 Noes - None; Absent - None. The Ordinance was then declared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 4,462, entitled: A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS FOURCHE BAYOU NAVIGATION AND WATER RESOURCE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Resolution to be presented at a public hearing to be held by the Army Engineers November 5, 1970 to get the views of persons interested in improvements needed in Fourche Creek Basin.) said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by.Director Bussey that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Mr. John T. Meriwether, City Manager, requested authorization to retain the firm of Mehlburger Engineers, Inc. to do some preliminary survey work at the site of the proposed hotel convention center complex east of the auditorium. He told the Board of Directors the firms would not receive more than $2,800.00; one half to be paid by the Parking Authority and one half to be paid by Kin -Ark Corporation of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Mr. Meriwether was instructed to employ the Mehlburger Engineers to proceed with the survey work. There being no further business to be presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, the Board of Directors adjourned at 8:00 o'clock P. M. to meet again in regular session on Monday, November 16, 1970 at 7:30 o'clock ATTEST: gf�a City Clerk APPROVED: Mayor G i 11 Due to the Annual Arkansas Municipal League Meeting in Hot Springs, on November 16th and November 17th, the Board of Directors Meeting was changed from the regular meeting date, Monday, j November 16, 1970 to Wednesday, November 18, 1970; at the Agenda Meeting held on Wednesday, November 11, 1970. Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas November 18, 1970 - 7:30 P. M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Haco Boyd presiding, and Jane Czech, City Clerk, and the following Directors.present: Directors Bowen; Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Absent - None. There being a quorum present and it being so announced the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Director Baldwin.. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on November 2, 1970 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the Members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Wimberly, by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. The following Zoning Applications as approved.by the Little Rock Planning Commission on November 5, 1970 were presented. 1. Z -2402 - Petition from International Paper Company to rezone the west side of Breckenridge Drive south of Rodney Parham Road (see petition for lengthy legal description), from "A" One - family District to "F" Commercial District. Z -2394 - Petition from Flake, Incorporated, to rezone 7316 Ohio Street, described as Lots 13, 14, 15 and 16, Block 2, Riffel & Rhoton's Forest Park Highlands Addition to the City of Little Rock, from "A" One - family District to "D" Apartment District. Z -2406 - Petition from Sam B. Reynolds, Agent, to rezone 115 -119 Barton Street, described as Lots 9 & 10, Block 1, Capitol View Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, from "B" Residence ' District to "E" Apartment District. Z -2405 - Petition from Eagle Properties, Inc. to rezone 8809 Kanis Road (see petition for lengthy legal description) from "A" One- family District to "F" Commercial District. Z -774 - Petition from Sam B. Reynolds, Agent for the Estate of Alpha Goodman, to rezone 6620 -24 South University Avenue, described as all of Tract 39, Graceland Acres Annex, except the west 120 feet thereof, from "A" One- family District and "F" Commercial District to "G-1" Commercial District. _ I Z -2213 - Petition from Joe A.Forrester to rezone 8624 Chicot Road, described as Lot 2, Vinson's Addition, from "A" One - family District to "F" Commercial District. Z -2223 - Petition from Clifton L. Giles, Executive Director of the Little Rock Housing Authority, to rezone various property in the High Street Urban Renewal.Project (see petition for plat and list of properties) from Various Zones to Various Zones. There being no protests presented to the reclassification of the above described properties as approved by the Planning Commission, an Ordinance to rezone said property was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,405) Ordinance No. 12,405 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; 61 November 18, 1970, Cont'd. said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two -thir or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Upon motion of Director Wimberly, seconded by Director Bussey, and by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was.taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following results: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwini Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes.- None; Absent - None. Whereupon, the Ordinance was declared passed. The following Zoning-Application as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on November 5, 1970 was presented. Z -2383 - Petition from R. B. Alexander to. rezone 1711 East Capitol Avenue, described as Lot 4, Block 19, Garland Addition to-the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, from "C" Two - family District to "I" Light Industrial District. There being no protests presented to the reclassification of the above described property as approved by the Planning Commission, a proposed Ordinance to rezone said property was placed on first reading. (See proposed Ordinance below) There was then presented a-proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 1711 EAST CAPITOL AVENUE IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Mr. Don Venhaus, Director of the Department of Community Development told the Board of Directors that "I" Industrial Zoning of this property would expand an industrial operation which is across the street from an elementary school, and would be very undesirabl He said it would be better to confine commercial and industrial establishments along Bond Street rather than Bender Street, in order to protect the neighborhood and its residential character. Mr. Clifton L. Giles, Director of the Little Rock Housing Authority said the land use plan for this area, which is being developed under the Neighborhood Development Program would be submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development.in February and to the Planning Commission and Board of Directors before then. Director Bowen said he thought the area should not be rezoned until the Board of Directors has considered the land use plan for the area, and made a motion that the Ordinance be left on the calendar for second reading until the.first Board of Directors Meeting in February. This motion was seconded by Director Bussey and the motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. t The Ordinance was then left on the calendar for second reading at the first Board of Directors Meeting in February. Resolution No. 4,463 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO AND COMMENDING THE BETA CLUB AND THEIR EFFORTS IN CLEANING -UP CAMPAIGN LITERATURE FOLLOWING THE RECENT ELECTION; which Resolution was real in full. Mr. Harry Allen, president of the Beta Club was present and the Mayor and Board of Directors commended the Club for this fine project and suggested that it be continued in the future. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. L J J 13 November 18, 1970, Cont'd. I 7 17 A Petition was then presented from International Paper Company by Mr. Robert L. Brown, Attorney 1 to vacate and close that part of Esper Street extended eastward from the northwest corner of Lot 12, ' Block 48, to the East boundary line of the SEZ of the SW34 of Section 27, Township 2 North, Range 13 West and that part of Kenneth Street lying south of Esper Street-and east of Lot 1, Block 48 in the SE;4 of the SW14 of Section 27, Township 2 North, Range 13 West. Attached to the Petition was a certified copy of the Plat on file in the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk's Office. Also, attached to the Petition was a communication from Beach Abstract & Guaranty Company stating the last owners of record. (See Resolution No. 4,464, setting the date for Public Hearing on December 7, 1970) There was presented Resolution No. 4,464, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE PETITION TO VACATE PORTIONS OF THE STREETS IN UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS (ASHTON PARK) ADDITION; PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICES THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin.that the Resolution be adopted; which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Ordinance No. 12,406 was presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF-LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS OF A PARCEL OF LAND IN SECTIONS 9, 10, 15, 16, 17; 20,21 AND 22, T -1 -N, R -11 -W, IN PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS;. (Annexation of Port Lands) which Ordinance was read the first time. Filed in connection therewith was a copy of the Pulaski County Court Order signed by the County Judge approving said annexation, dated October 7, 1970. Director Baldwin made a motion that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance-be placed on second reading. This i motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds.or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors ' present being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor .Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Said Ordinance was then declared I passed. The Comparative Statement of Income Account, Little Rock Municipal Water Works for the month of- September, 1970 was presented and upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, said Statement of Income Account was received and filed by unanimous vote of -:the Members of the Board of Directors present. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,465, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A PORTABLE STEEL BUILDING FOR LANDFILL, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Contract awarded to M. P. Building Sales Company in the amount of $2,374.56) said Resolution was read in full. Director Hurst made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, and Director Baldwin seconded the motion. A roll 'call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. II 61 November 18, 1970, Cont'd. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,407, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 15 -1 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES PROVIDING FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION FEES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; ' (Effective January 1, 1971) said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Wimberly, and by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following results: Ayes - Directors Bowen; Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. The Ordinance was then declared passed. Ordinance No. 12,408 was presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING IN PART SECTIONS 2 AND 3 OF ORDINANCE NO. 11,345, TO PROVIDE FOR LEVYING Ijjjj�j ADDITIONAL PRIVILEGE TAXES TO BE PAID BY SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY FOR THE YEAR 1971; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bussey moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Bowen, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds o more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Wimberly that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. The Emergency Section being Section 5 of Ordinance No. 12,408 was read, and adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes- None; Absent - None. Whereupon, said Ordinance and Emergency was declared passed. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,409, entitled: AN ORDINANCE LEVYING A PRIVILEGE TAX UPON THE LITTLE ROCK MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS, AUTHORIZING PASSING ON SAID TAX TO RESIDENT WATER CONSUMERS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; which Ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Wimberly that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. Director Baldwin seconded this motion and it was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - "thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Director Wimberly made a motion that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. '! tt '. The Emergency Section being Section 4 of Ordinance No. 12,409 was read, and adopted by the November 18, 1970, Cont'd. following roll,call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin; Wimberly; Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes'- None; Absent - None. The Ordinance and'Emergency' was then declared passed. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,410, entitled: AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND IMPOSING THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF FEES, CHARGES AND SPECIAL TAXES TO BE PAID THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, BY ARKANSAS POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY AND THE METHOD OF PAYMENT THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bussey moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This_motion.iwas secondedabytDirector Dillaha, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of.Directors present, being seven in number and two -thi or more of the Members of the Board of Directors- elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Mot was made by Director Wimberly that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Men of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. The Emergency Section being Section 4 of Ordinance No. 12,410 was read and adopted by the roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Said Ordinance and Emergency was declared passed. Ordinance No. 12,411 was presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING IN PART SECTIONS 1 AND 2 OF ORDINANCE NO. 11,366 TO PROVIDE FOR LEVYING ADDITIONAL PRIVILEGE TAX TO BE PAID BY ARKANSAS LOUISIANA GAS COMPANY FOR THE YEAR 1971; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. Director Baldwin- seconded the motion and it was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members.of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Direct Bussey made a motion that -the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final readings, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was'adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. The Emergency Section being Section 5 of Ordinance No. 12,411,was read, and adopted by the fo roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd -. total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Whereupon, the Ordinance and•Emergency was declared passed. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,412, entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $11,000.00 FROM THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE.OF THE GENERAL FUND TO BE USED BY THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK TO DEFRAY COSTS INCURRED IN PROCEEDING WITH THE MODEL CITIES PROGRAM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bussey moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the.second time. Upon motion of Director Hurst, seconded by Director Bussey, and by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number.and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board in November 18, 1970, Cont'd. of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following results: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Said Ordinance was then declared passed. Resolution No. 4,466 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR FIRST YEAR DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS (MODEL CITIES) WITHIN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Contract awarded to Mehaffy Construction Company in the amount of $372,070.45) which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,467, entitled: A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK TO UNDERTAKE A REVIEW OF ITS HEALTH REGULATIONS NOW IN EFFECT REQUESTING ASSISTANCE FROM THE STATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - 'Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Ordinance No. 12,413 was presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE CONDEMNING A CERTAIN PARCEL OF,'REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS TO BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING AND PROVIDING FOR A MUNICIPAL PARK AND RECREATIONAL AREA FOR THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO BRING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST SAID PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Park Site "F" located at 38th & High Streets) which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bussey made a motion'that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two -third or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Said Ordinance was then declared passed. There was presented Resolution No. 4,468, entitled: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING PUBLIC CONCERN OVER THE VANDALISM OF THE JEWISH SYNAGOGUE AT 8TH AND LOUISIANA STREETS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Director Bowen made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There being no further business to be presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bussey, the Board of Directors recessed attpflo .1;0clock P. M. subject to call. ATTEST: APPROVED: I Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas ' December 2, 1970 - 3:00 P. M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in reconvened session from November 18, 1970, with Mayor Boyd presiding, and Jane Czech, City Clerk and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin; Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Absent - None. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: Ordinance No. 12,414 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AWARDING A CONTRACT TO TWIN CITY AMERICAN COMPANY FOR FIVE AUTOMOBILES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; APPROPRIATING $14,354.60 FROM THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND; AND FOR that the City give the United Fund at least a year's notice before cutting its appropriation. He said the 35 Fund Agencies already had prepared their budgets as tight as,possible, and the decreased City appropriation would make things even more difficult. Mr. Lawrence B. Burrow,. president of the.. Health and Welfare Council, told the Board of Directors that the word that the United Fund appropriat by the City would be reduced was "most unhappy news to us." Director Baldwin then advised Mr. Penick and Mr. Burrow that the cut from the Fund appropriation would become a "gray sheet item," and if the State Legislature will grant the City some tax relief, the money might become available. After furth discussion, Director Baldwin made a motion that the Board of Directors approve the Budget reductions as recommended by City Manager John T. Meriwether "in their entirety." The motion was seconded by Director Dillaha and was adopted by.the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of:the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- ' thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Upon .motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, and by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following results: ,Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin,, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Whereupon, the Ordinance was declared passed. There was a discussion on the City's Operating Budget for the year 1971. City Manager John T. Meriwether presented suggested Budget Changes which would reduce the operating expenditures,$100,402.0 from the Budget that was proposed November 11, 1970. Among the cuts recommended by Mr, Meriwether was taking $10,000 from the City's annual $30,000 appropriation to the United Fund. He further recommende that the appropriation to the Fund be phased out over a three -year period, beginning in 1971. The other recommended cuts eliminated the positions of two drivers and six laborers in the Public Works ' Department, cutting back the Weed Control Program, eliminating the Malaria Control Program, eliminatin two new positions in the Parks and Recreation Department and eliminating two positions of persons who will retire in 1971. Mr. Meriwether stated that "as was the whole budgeting process, these recommende cuts are uncomfortable." Mr. James Penick, Jr., chairman of the current United Fund Drive, requested that the City give the United Fund at least a year's notice before cutting its appropriation. He said the 35 Fund Agencies already had prepared their budgets as tight as,possible, and the decreased City appropriation would make things even more difficult. Mr. Lawrence B. Burrow,. president of the.. Health and Welfare Council, told the Board of Directors that the word that the United Fund appropriat by the City would be reduced was "most unhappy news to us." Director Baldwin then advised Mr. Penick and Mr. Burrow that the cut from the Fund appropriation would become a "gray sheet item," and if the State Legislature will grant the City some tax relief, the money might become available. After furth discussion, Director Baldwin made a motion that the Board of Directors approve the Budget reductions as recommended by City Manager John T. Meriwether "in their entirety." The motion was seconded by Director Dillaha and was adopted by.the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. i December 2, 1970, Cont'd. Ordinance No. 12,415 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1971 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1971, APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR EACH AND EVERY CLASS OF EXPENDITURE THEREIN PROVIDED; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen made a motion that the rules be suspended and i the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Said Ordinance was then declared passed with Budget reductions as recommended by the City Manager. There being no further business to be presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bowen, the Board of Directors adjourned at 4:10 o'clock P. M. to meet again on Monday, December 7, 1970 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. ATTEST: I APPROVED: e City Clerk i i II II Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas December 7, 1970 - 7:30 P. M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Assistant Mayor Warren Baldwin, Jr. presiding, and Jane Czech, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst. and Dillaha - total 4; Absent - Mayor Boyd and Director Bussey - total 2. III There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Director Wimberly. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on November 18, 1970 and the reconvened meeting on December 2, 1970 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the Members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Hurst, by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. The Petition from International Paper Company by Mr. Robert L. Brown, Attorney, was again asking the Board of Directors to vacate and close that part of Esper Street extended eastward from the northwest corner of Lot 12, Block 48, to the East boundary line of the SE14 of the SWt� of Section 27, Township 2 North, Range 13 West and that part of Kenneth Street lying south of Esper Street and east of Lot 1, Block 48, in the SE'4 of the SW's of Section 27, Township 2 North, Range 13 West, representing International Paper Company to be the owner of Lot 1, Block 48, University Heights Addition which abuts Kenneth Street on the West, and William R. Smith, Lot 76, Sturbridge Subdivision, James L. Frazier; Lot 77, Sturbridge Subdivision and John D. Sommerfeldt, Lot 7, Sturbridge Subdivision, owners of prop abutting Kenneth Street on the East, as shown on the Plat now on file in Plat Book 1, Page 92, in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Pulaski County, Arkansas. Public Hearing on the Petition had been set for this time and place by Resolution No. 4,464, of the Board of Directors; and it was stated that Notice thereof had been duly published on November 20, 1970 and November 27, 1970, advising all persons interested to appear and they would be heard thereon. There were no protests presented to the closing of these streets but, Mr. W. P. Hamilton, Attorney for International Paper Company told the Board of ' Directors that Mr. William R. Smith and Mr. James L. Frazier would not agree to sign consents therefore that part of Kenneth Street abutting their property was deleted from the Ordinance. The Public Hearing was then declared closed and the Ordinance to close a portion of Esper Street was placed on first read- ing. (See Ordinance No. 12,416) Ordinance No. 12,416 was then presented, entitled: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, VACATING AND CLOSING PART OF A STREET IN UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS (ASHTON PARK) ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Hurst moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two- thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was.read the second time. Upon motion of Director Wimberly, seconded by Director Hurst, and by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of ' Directors- elect, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following results: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Assistant Mayor Baldwin - total 5; Noes - None; Absent - Mayor Boyd and Director Bussey - total 2. Whereupon, said Ordinance was then declared passed. 62 i11 December 7, 1970, Cont'd. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,417 entitled: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $189,400 FROM THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND TO BE USED FOR VARIOUS SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Removal of Abandoned Cars - $5,000; House Demolition Program - $30,000; Police Data Processing Survey - $10,000; Police Communications Center - $55,000; Police Facilities for Intelligence & Research & Development - $55,000; Community Relations Program - $6,400 and Fire Truck - $28,000) which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Dillaha made a motion that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Hurst that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present being five in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Assistant Mayor Baldwin - total 5; Noes - None; Absent - Mayor Boyd and Director Bussey - total 2. The Ordinance was then declared passed. ' Ordinance No. 12,418 was presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE CONDEMNING A CERTAIN PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS, TO BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING AND PROVIDING FOR A MUNICIPAL PARK AND RECREATIONAL AREA FOR THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO BRING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST SAID PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; I (Re: South 1/3 of Lots 5 & 6, Block 21, Pollocks Subdivision to Garlands Addition, City of Little Rock, Arkansas) said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Hurst moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance as read be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous'vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Upon motion of Director Wimberly, seconded by Director Hurst, and by unanimous vote of the Member of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two- thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last ' time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following results: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Assistant Mayor Baldwin - total 5; Noes - None; Absent - Mayor Boyd and Director Bussey - total 2. Said Ordinance was then declared passed. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,419, entitled: AN ORDINANCE,REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 12,046; ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATIONS. OF THE MEMBERS OF THE MUNICIPAL TOLLWAY AUTHORITY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Wimberly made a motion that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Dillaha, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time Motion was made by Director Hurst that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present being five in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Assistant Mayor Baldwin - total 5; Noes - None; Absent - Mayor Boyd and Director Bussey - total 2. Whereupon, the Ordinance was declared passed. iII II , December 7, 1970, Cont'd. Ordinance No. 12,420 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS UNDER ACT NO. 9 OF ' THE FIRST EXTRAORDINARY SESSION OF'THE SIXTY- SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS, APPROVED JANUARY 21, 1960, AS AMENDED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING PERMANENT FINANCING OF THE COST OF SECURING AND DEVELOPING INDUSTRY (THE PARTICULAR INDUSTRIAL PROJECT IS DESCRIBED IN-THE ORDINANCE); AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A TRUST INDENTURE SECURING THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GUARANTY AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE INDUSTRIAL PROJECT, THE CONSTRUCTING THEREOF AND THE FINANCING THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; (Merico Bond Project) said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen -moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present being five in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows:. Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Assistant Mayor Baldwin - total 5; Noes - None; Absent - Mayor Boyd and Director Bussey - total 2. The Emergency Section being Section 8 of Ordinance No. 12,420 was, read, and adopted by the roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Assistant Mayor Baldwin - total 5; Noes - None; Absent - Mayor Boyd and Director Bussey - total 2. Said Ordinance and Emergency was then declared passed. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,421, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEASE AND AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AS LESSOR, AND MERICO, INC., AS LESSEE, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM AND WITH SUBSTANTIALLY THE CONTENTS SET FORTH IN AND MADE A PART OF THIS ORDINANCE; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF SAID LEASE AND AGREEMENT; PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Hurst made a motion that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being five in number and two- thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Wimberly that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be pl on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present being five in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Director Hurst was excused. Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Assistant Mayor Baldwin - total 5; Noes - None; Absent - Mayor Boyd and Director Bussey - total 2. The Emergency Section being Section 5 of Ordinance No. 12,421 was read, and adopted by the follow- ing roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Hurst, Dillaha and Assistant Mayor Baldwin - tot 5; Noes - None; Absent - Mayor Boyd and Director Bussey - total 2. The Ordinance and Emergency was declared passed. Director Hurst was excused. December 7, 1970, Cont'd. There was presented a Zoning Appeal for Review before the Board of Directors from Mr. Wm. C. Maloney, the Petitioner (Z -2407) of action taken by the Little Rock Planning Commission on November 5, 1970 in denying the reclassification of property on the north side of the 7000 Block of Baseline Road ' (see Appeal for lengthy legal description), Little Rock, Arkansas, from "A" One- family District to Various Zones. Director Dillaha moved that a Public Hearing be set before the Board of Directors on the Zoning Appeal for Monday, December 21, 1970 in the Board of Directors Chamber, City Hall, at 7:30 o'clock P. M. This motion was seconded by Director Wimberly and was adopted by unanimous voice vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. There was presented a Zoning Appeal for Review before the Board of Directors from Mr. Bruce T. Bullion, Attorney for the Petitioners, Leon P. Fields and Tom O'Donoghue (Z- 2398), of action taken by ;� the Little Rock Planning Commission on November 5, 1970 in denying the reclassification of the 2800 Block of Foxcroft Road, described as Lots 1 through 12, Block 23, and Lots 1 through 4, Block 24, Bellevue Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, from "A" One- family District to "E" Apartment District. -Director Bowen made a motion that a Public Hearing be set before the Board of Directors on the Zoning Appeal for Monday, December 21, 1970 in the Board of Directors Chamber, City Hall, at 7:30 o'clock P. M. This motion was seconded by Director Wimberly and was adopted by unanimous voice vote I of the Members of the Board of Directors present. The Comparative Statement of Income Account, Little Rock Municipal Water Works for the month of October, 1970 was presented and upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Wimberly, said Statement of Income Account was received and filed by unanimous voice vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. There was presented a Certificate from the Pulaski County Board of Election Commissioners, showing the total number of votes cast in the General Election on November 3, 1970, for the City of Little Rock as follows: CITY DIRECTORS Total Position No. 1 A. M. "Sandy" Keith 11,330 Ira E. Henderson 6,264 Richard Byrne 7,800 Position No. 2 Paul "Bud" Turner 7,090 ' Warren "Bud" Baldwin 18,536 Position No. 4 W. H. Walters Unopposed MUNICIPAL JUDGE Carl Langston 5,288 R. W. "Bob" Laster 2,975 Jim Howard 3,905 Bob Scott 5,601 Harold L. Hall 927 Shelby R. Blackmon 4,376 Jack Holt 12,785 Upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Wimberly, said Certificate of Votes was received and filed by unanimous voice vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. The Certificate from the Pulaski County Election Commissioners of Votes cast in the Special Election on November 10, 1970 on the question of issuing City of Little Rock Industrial Development Revenue Bonds in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $5,000,000 under provisions of Act 9 of 1960, for the purpose of financing the construction and equipping of an industrial project which will be leased to Merico, Inc. (Subsidiary of Campbell,Taggert Associated Bakeries, Inc. which will December 71 1970, Cont'd. guarantee performance under the lease), was presented showing total number of Votes cast as follows: TOTAL FOR the issuance of Industrial Development Revenue Bonds.by the City. of Little Rock, Arkansas in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $5,000,000 1,814 AGAINST .the issuance of Industrial Development Revenue Bonds by the City of Little Rock, Arkansas in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $5,000,000 221 Upon motion.of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Wimberly, said Certificate of Votes was received and filed by unanimous voice vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. The Certificate from the Pulaski County Election Commissioners of Votes cast in the Special Election on November 10, 1970 on the question of issuing City of Little Rock Industrial Development Revenue Bonds in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $3,000,000 under provisions of Act 9 of 1960, for the purpose of securing and developing industry within or near the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, by assisting Eastern Associated Terminals Company in.constructing and operating a port facility on the Arkansas River, was presented showing total number of Votes cast as follows: TOTAL ' FOR the issuance of Industrial Development Revenue Bonds by the City of Little Rock, Arkansas in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $3,000,000 1,814 AGAINST the issuance of Industrial Development Revenue Bonds by the City of Little Rock, Arkansas in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $3,000,000 220 Upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Dillaha, said Certificate of Votes was received and filed by unanimous voice vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. Resolution No. 4,469 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR THE ANNUAL PURCHASE OF VARIOUS ITEMS TO BE USED BY THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Gasoline, Motor Oils, Grease, Transmission Fluid, Tires, Concrete Pipe, Metal Pipe,'Asphalt, Sand & Concrete) said Resolution was read in full. Director Dillaha made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, and Director Bowen seconded the motion. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Dillaha and Assistant Mayor Baldwin - total 4; ' Noes - None; Absent - Mayor Boyd and Directors Bussey and Hurst - total 3. There was presented Resolution No. 4,470, entitled: A RESOLUTION GRANTING ARKANSAS BUILDING COMPANY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, THE PRIVILEGE TO USE CERTAIN SPACE ON AND ABOVE THE SIDEWALK AREA ADJACENT TO BLOCK 77, ORIGINAL CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Four decorative type street lights in front of Arkansas Gazette Building) which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Wimberly'that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors.Bowen, Wimberly, Dillaha and Assistant Mayor Baldwin- total 4; Noes - None; Absent - Mayor Boyd and Directors Bussey and Hurst - total 3. Several comments were made about the decoration of the City Hall for the Christmas Season by some of the employees. Director Dillaha made a motion that "the Board of Directors publicly thank the empl for decorating the City Hall." Director Bowen seconded the motion and it was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Wimberly, Dillaha and Assistant Mayor Baldwin - total 4; Noes - None; Absent - Mayor Boyd,and Directors Bussey and Hurst - total 3. sz 1970, Cont'd. eing no further business to be presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of laha, seconded by Director Wimberly, the Board of Directors adjourned at 8:00 o'clock P. M. r n on Monday, December 21, 1970 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. ATTEST: APPROVED:: City Clerk Assistant Mayor i I T II II II i G Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas December 21, 1970 - 7:30.P. M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Boyd presiding, and Jane Czech, City Clerk, and the following Directors present: Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Bussey and Dillaha - total 4; Absent - Directors Wimberly and Hurst - total 2. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Invocation was given by Mayor Boyd. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on December 7, 1970 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the Members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Dillaha, seconded by Director Hurst, by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. Director Hurst was enrolled. There was presented Resolution No. 4,471, entitled: A RESOLUTION IN MEMORIAM OF HENRY M. de NOBLE; said Resolution was read in full. Director Baldwin made a.motion that the Resolution be adopted, and Director Bowen seconded the motion. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Wimberly - total 1. Mrs. de Noble was presented a bronze plaque of the inscription of the Resolution by Mayor Boyd. Director Wimberly was enrolled. Mrs. Ellen T. Carpenter, chairman of the Model Cities Co- ordinating Committee, read statements of appreciation naming Director Hurst and Director Bowen, retiring from the Board of Directors on December 31, 1970, honorary citizens of the Model Cities Neighborhood and presented them with Honorary Citizen Certificates. Resolution No. 4,472 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RETIREMENT OF JOSEPH B. HURST AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK AND COMMENDING SAID JOSEPH B. HURST FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE TO THIS CITY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was taken on the motion and.the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Present and Not Voting.- Director Hurst - total 1; Absent - None. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,473, entitled:. A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RETIREMENT OF E. ALDEN BOWEN,,JR. AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK AND COMMENDING SAID E; ALDEN BOWEN,.JR. FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE.TO THIS CITY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Director Hurst made a motion that the Resolution be adopted,.and Director Baldwin seconded the motion. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Present and Not Voting - Director Bowen - total 1; Absent - None. December 21, 1970, Cont'd. The following Zoning Applications as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on December 3, 1970 were presented. Z -1558 - Petition from Mr. Billy Ball to rezone Lot 9, Block 8, Capitol View Addition to the City ' of Little Rock, from "C" Two - family District to "D" Apartment District. Z -2408 - Petition from Don Kirkpatrick to rezone 4401 West 12th Street, described as Lots 1 & 2, Block 3, Sidney J. Johnson's Addition to the City of Little Rock, from "B" Residence and "C" Two - family Districts to "F" Commercial District. Z -2413 - Petition from Earl L. Hilliard to rezone 9001 West Markham Street (see petition for lengthy legal description) from "A" One- family District to "F" Commercial District. Z -2411 - Petition from Sam B. Reynolds, Agent for Baptist Medical Center to rezone the 800 Block of Barrow Road (see petition for lengthy legal description) from "A" One- family District to "F" Commercial District. Z -2410 - Petition from Henry Treece to rezone the 7700 Block of "S" Street, described as Lots 1, 2, 3 & 4, Block 16, Bellevue Addition and Lots 11, 12, 13 & 14, Block 15, Bellevue Addition to the City of Little Rock, from "A" One- family District to "C" Two - family District. There being no protests presented to the reclassification of the above described properties as approved by the Planning Commission, an Ordinance to rezone said property was placed on first reading. ' (See Ordinance No. 12,422) Ordinance No. 12,422 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF .LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Dillaha moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Upon motion of Director Wimberly, seconded by Director Hurst, and by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following results: Ayes Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; ' Absent - None. Whereupon, the Ordinance was declared passed. _ The following Zoning Application as approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on December 3, 1970 was presented. Z -1382 - Petition from Ben F. Scroggin, Jr., President of Markham House, Inc. to rezone 5112 West Markham Street, described as Lot 12, Block 7, Pfeifer's Addition to the City of Little Rock, from "E -1" Quiet Business District to "F" Commercial District. A group of property owners was present to protest the proposed rezoning of "F" Commercial, which would permit the construction of a restaurant to serve the Markham Inn. Mr. George T. Hart, 5111 "A" Street, stated he had lived at this address for 14 years and object due to added traffic hazards, higher accident rate, decline in property values and deterioration of the residential neighborhood. Another resident, Mary Powell of 5109 "A" Street, objected to further commercial zoning and cited the failure of the present commercial enterprises to maintain sanitary conditions around their premises. Mr. Guy Davis, representing Markham House, Inc. told the Board that the restaurant proposed for this lot is primarily to accommodate the adjoining motel to the west and that he was willing to screen the parking lot as required by ordinance. Upon question ' by Director Dillaha, Mr. Don Venhaus, Director of Community Development stated that a solid wood fence was the most effective type of screening, but that live screening was also effective. He further stated that he lot proposed for rezoning is too small to be used by itself, and that the Staff recommended approval of the application because of "F" Commercial development adjacent on the east and the motel P 2'7 December 21, 1970, Cont'd. complex on the west and "F" Commercial would be a compatible use of the land between those two _ developments. After discussion, an Ordinance to rezone said property was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,423) There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,423, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 5112 WEST MARKHAM STREET IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen made a motion that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bowen that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of.the Board of Directors present being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - ' Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Hurst and Dillaha - total 4; Noes - Directors Wimberly and Bussey - total 2; Present and Not Voting - Mayor Boyd - total 1. Whereupon, the Ordinance was declared passed. Mr. Phillip Back, a Member of the Advertising and Promotion Commission presented a Resolution naming the Interstate Highway No. 630, presently identified as the East -West Expressway, the WILBUR MILLS EXPRESSWAY, and asked that Congressman Mills be invited to attend the dedication of the markers on the Expressway bearing his name. Resolution No. 4,474 was then presented, entitled: DESIGNATING AND NAMING THE EAST -WEST OR EIGHTH STREET EXPRESSWAY IN HONOR OF THE HONORABLE WILBUR MILLS, CONGRESSMAN FROM ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There was again presented a Zoning Appeal for Review (Z -2407) before the Board of Directors from ' Mr. William C. Maloney, of action taken by the Little Rock Planning Commission on November 5, 1970, in denying the reclassification of property on the north side of the 7000 Block of Baseline Road (see petition for lengthy legal description) from "A" One- family District to "D" Apartment, "F" Commercial and "E -1" Quiet Business Districts. Filed in connection with the Appeal were receipts for certified mail of notices of the time of public hearing mailed to property owners as required by Ordinance. Mayor Boyd then declared the Public Hearing open. Mr. William C. Maloney, the petitioner, requested that he be permitted to withdraw the Appeal and submit a revised Plan to the Planning Commission calling for a solid "D" Apartment Zone. The Planning Staff recommended denial of the application as submitted, but approved "D" Apartment District for the entire tract. A large group of residents from Cloverdale and Rustic Pines Subdivisions were present to object to the rezoning proposal and the Board of Directors decided to continue the Public Hearing on the Appeal as submitted. Mr. Maloney then told the Board of Directors that the ten acre tract was unsuitable for single family homes because of the high traffic count on Baseline Road. He said a 10 -foot green strip would buffer the apartments from single family property and buildings would be set back 40 feet from the property lines. Mr. Herbert Rule, III, Attorni, for property owners in the area requested that the area remain "A" One- family District as a buffer against commercial growth. Several property owners voiced their opposition to the proposed rezoning because of crowded school and traffic conditions. Mr. Roy Smith, a Member of the Pulaski County School Board asked the Board of Directors to consider the crowded situation of the schools because the County i = III 4 1 62," II December 21, 1970, Cont'd. School System does not have enough money to keep up with the attendance growth in the schools. After discussion, the Public Hearing was then declared closed and a proposed Ordinance to rezone the north . side of the 7000 Block of Baseline Road to "D" Apartment, "F" Commercial and "E -1" Quiet Business Districts was placed on first reading, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 7000 BLOCK OF BASE LINE ROAD (NORTH SIDE) IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AMENDING SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Wimberly, and by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Director-elect,-the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following results: Ayes - None; Noes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Absent - None. Whereupon, the Ordinance was declared NOT passed. ' There was again presented a Zoning Appeal for Review (Z -2398) before the Board of Directors from Leon P. Fields and Tom O'Donoghue, by Bruce T. Bullion, their attorney, of action taken by the Little Rock Planning Commission on November 5, 1970, in denying the reclassification of 2800 Block of Foxcroft Road, described as Lots 1 through 12, Block 23 and Lots 1 through 4, Block 24, Bellevue Addition, from "A" One - family District to "E" Apartment District. Filed in connection with the Appeal were receipts for certified mail of notices of the time of public hearing mailed to property owners as required by Ordinance. Also, a letter of protest from Mr. James W. Littleton was filed. Mayor Boyd then declared the public hearing open. Mr. Bruce T. Bullion, attorney for the petitioners, said a 12 -story high -rise apartment with units renting from $240.00 to $540.00 a month was planned for the site. He told the Board of Directors it would be surrounded by a brick and grill wall, with a green belt on the sides abutting residential lots and that the sewage system would tie to a private sewer line owned by Mr. Fields and Mr. O'Donoghue and that proper drainage would be provided. Upon question by Director Bowen, Mr. Bullion said the owners would covenant not to build any more units than were allowed in a ' "D" Apartment District. Mr. Don Venhaus, Director of the Department of Community Development said approximately 100 units would be allowed in a "D" Apartment District. Upon question by Director Wimberl Mr. Venhaus advised that the tract is plotted and that approximately 12 single family residences could be built on the site. Mr. Ed Brueggeman, architect, presented the proposed plans and sketches of the high -rise apartment. A large group of property owners in the vicinity was present to voice their opposition to the zoning proposal. Miss Sonny McRae, 5 Reynard Court, expressed her objections to a bad traffic situation, and felt her privacy would be invaded and her property values decreased. Mrs. Fred W. Terry, Jr., 95 White Oak Lane, objected to the drainage problem because of grades and requested consideration for the home owners. Mr. John Fincher, an attorney and property owner in the Foxcroft Area said he would endorse all that had been said against the rezoning. Mr. Seymour Treitman, a buildin contractor, said that statements had been made that if a high -rise apartment could not be built, sub- sidies would be sought for lower priced construction, and that he resented such tactics. Mr. Don Venha stated the Staff's recommendation was to deny "E" Apartment, but recommended instead "D" Apartment Zoning for this tract. After discussion, Mayor Boyd declared the public hearing closed and a proposed ' Ordinance to rezone the 2800 Block of Foxcroft Road was placed on first reading, entitled: AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING 2800 BLOCK FOXCROFT ROAD IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AMENDING I SECTION 43 -2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; l II II II �I 29 R December 21, 1970, Cont'd. which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Wimberly made a motion that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was ' adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present; being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin and Wimberly - total 3; Noes - Directors Hurst, Bussey and Dillaha - total 3; Present and Not Voting - Mayor Boyd - total 1; Absent - None. Whereupon, the Ordinance was declared NOT passed. Ordinance No. 12,424 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PARKING FACILITIES IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PARKING FACILITIES REVENUE BONDS; PROVIDING FOR THEIR PAYMENT AND SECURITY; PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; (Re: $2,000,000.00 Revenue Bonds to finance construction of a three -level underground parking garage east of the Auditorium) said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Upon motion of Director Wimberly, seconded by Director Baldwin, and by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. The Emergency Section being Section 30 of Ordinance No. 12,424 was read and adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Said Ordinance and Emergency was then declared passed. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,425, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO PROCEED TO OBTAIN FUNDS FOR AND CONSTRUCT IMPROVEMENTS TO ROBINSON AUDITORIUM; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS BY THE CITY TO PAY THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Re: Authorization to issue up to $500,000 in revenue bonds to finance the city's share of renovating the Auditorium. The renovation project is expected to cost about $2,000,000.00, but the city hopes to get about 80 per cent of that from federal grants.) which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin made a motion that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Dillaha, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the Members.of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. The Ordinance was then declared passed. II December 21, 1970, Cont'd. A petition was then presented signed by persons representing themselves to be the owners of more than two - thirds in value, as shown by the last County Assessment, of the real property situated in the following described territory, to -wit: ' All of Tract 8, West Markham Subdivision, less the East 91.5 feet of the North 100 feet thereof, and less the West 100 feet of the North 300 feet thereof; requesting the organization of a Water Improvement District to include the above described real propert for the purpose of constructing, improving, repairing and maintaining within the district a water pipe- line distribution system and a water line from the district connecting to the lines of the Little Rock Municipal Water Works in the manner and of the material that the Commissioners for the District to be hereinafter appointed shall deem for the best interest of the District; that the costs of the District in accomplishing the purposes thereof, shall be assessed upon the real property of the District accordi to the benefits received; that the Board of Directors appoint as Commissioners for said District three persons of integrity and good business ability who own property within the territory above described. Said petition was filed in the Office of the City Clerk on December 3, 1970, and Notice of Hearing thereon was duly published on December 4, 1970 and December 11, 1970, advising all property owners within the territory involved that the public hearing would be held at this time and place and all persons desiring to be heard upon the question would be given an opportunity to be heard. There being ' no protests presented, the public hearing was declared closed and an Ordinance to establish the Water Improvement District was placed on first reading. (See Ordinance No. 12,426) Ordinance No. 12,426 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING WATER PIPE LINE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 133 OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two -thir or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Upon motion of Director Wimberly, seconded by Director Hurst, and by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last time: The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following results: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Whereupon, said Ordinance was declared passed. The Audit Report of Oakland Cemetery for the fiscal year ending October 31, 1970 was presented, and upon motion of Director Bowen, seconded by Director Baldwin, said Audit Report was received and filed by unanimous voice vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. 0 There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,427, entitled: 4 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $5,500.00 FROM UNEXPENDED BALANCE OF THE STREET FUND AND $15,000.00 FROM THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (For: Police Salary Fund and Street Salary Account) F which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin made a motion that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Hurst that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Wimberly, and was adopted by unanimous I vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None II II II 31 M December 21, 1970, Cont'd. Absent - None. Said Ordinance was declared passed. I Ordinance No. 12,428 was presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR PARTS AND REPAIR TO CERTAIN LANDFILL AND STREET BULLDOZERS, AUTHORIZING CONTRACTS FOR SAID PARTS AND REPAIR, APPROPRIATING FUNDS, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Contract to Little Rock Road Machinery Company at $2,726,:16 and $3,514.53) said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Upon motion of Director Wimberly, seconded by Director Hurst, and by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following results: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. The Ordinance was then declared passed. ' Resolution No. 4,475 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A 1,000 G. P. M. FIRE PUMPER FOR USE BY THE LITTLE ROCK FIRE DEPARTMENT, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Contract to Boardman Company, P. 0. Box 26088, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in the amount of $28,198.40) which Resolution was read in full. Director Hurst made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bowen. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Hussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There was presented Resolution No. 4,476, entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF 2 -WAY RADIOS TO BE USED BY THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Contract to Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc., in the amount of $14,727.40) said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Dillaha that the Resolution be adopted, ' which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes r .Directors Bowen,.Baldwin, Wimberly.,.Hurst, Bussey,.Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,429, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AWARDING A CONTRACT.FOR AIR CONDITIONING:SYSTEM:AT THE MUSEUM. OF SCIENCE AND.NATURAL HISTORY, APPROPRIATING $5,351.50, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT; AND.FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Contract to General Air Conditioning Company, in the amount of $29,951.50) which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin made a motion that the.rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director Dillaha, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No Vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Whereupon, the Ordinance was declared passed. u December 211 1970, Cont'd. Ordinance No. 12;430 was then presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING TRANSFERS WITHIN THE 1965 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ACCOUNTS; AND FOR'OTHER PURPOSES; , said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bowen moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Wimberly, and by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following results: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. The Ordinance was then declared passed. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,431, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK PERTAINING TO LICENSE AND PRIVILEGE TAXES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; ' which Ordinance was read the first time. Director Baldwin made a motion that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading.. This motion was seconded by Director Hurst, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Bussey that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present being seven in number.and two - thirds or more of t Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, the result being as follows:- Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin; Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Said Ordinance was declared passed. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,477, entitled: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF A PROPOSED DEMOLITION GRANT CONTRACT, NUMBERED CONTRACT NO. ARK. M -3, BETWEEN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS AND THE UNITED STATES OF ' AMERICA, PERTAINING TO A CERTAIN PROGRAM DESIGNATED DEMOLITION PROGRAM NO. ARK -M -3 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which-Resolution was read in full. Director Hurst made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Resolution No. 4,478 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING GEORGE B. MUNSEY AS A MEMBER OF THE LITTLE ROCK MUNICIPAL AIRPORT COMMISSION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Term beginning January 1, 1971 and ending December 31, 1975) said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha II and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. I _ III 63 December 21, 1970, Cont'd. There was presented Resolution No. 4,479, entitled: A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING MR. LEE 0. ROGERS AS A MEMBER OF THE AUDITORIUM COMMISSION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; (Term beginning January 1, 1971 and ending January 1, 1976) which Resolution was read in full. Director Bussey made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Hurst. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Bowen, Baldwin, Wimberly, Hurst, Bussey, Dillaha and Mayor Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There being no further business presented or to come before the meeting, and this being the last meeting of the Board of Directors prior to the new Directors taking Oath of Office on January 1, 1971, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Wimberly, the Board of Directors adjourned at 11:05 o'clock P. M. sine die. ATTEST: , APPROVED: / ' City Clerk Mayor i Ill ✓ 63 ii II Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas January 4, 1971 - 7:30 P. M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas convened under the Statutes of the State of Arkansas for the purpose of organizing the new Board of Directors and the filing of Oaths of Office for terms of Directors beginning January 1, 1971, with Director Boyd presiding as temporary Chairman prior to the election of a Mayor and Assistant Mayor from the membership of the Board of Directors; and Jane Czech, City Clerk, and the following Directors and Directors -elect present: Director -elect A. M. "Sandy" Keith, Position No. One; Director -elect Warren Baldwin, Jr., Position No. 2; Director George Wimberly, Position No. Three; Director -elect William H. Walters, Position No. Four; Director Charles Bussey, Position No. Five; Director Theo Dillaha, Jr., Position No. Six; and Director Haco Boyd, Position No. Seven; Absent - None. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: The Oaths of`Office of the following Directors -elect were then presented by the City Clerk, each having been duly administered'on January 1, 1971 by The Honorable Warren E. Wood, Judge of the Circuit Court, Pulaski County, Arkansas: Director A. M. "Sandy" Keith, Position No. One; Director Warren ' Baldwin, Jr., Position No. Two; and Director William H. Walters, Position No. Four. Upon motion of Director Boyd, seconded by Director Bussey, said Oaths were received and filed by unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors present. The Chairman then stated that the next order of business to organize the new Board of Directors should be to nominate and elect a Mayor from the membership of the Board of Directors, and that a _ motion would be in order at this time to nominate one of the Directors to serve as Mayor for a term of two years. Whereupon, Director Baldwin nominated Director George E. Wimberly to serve as Mayor for a term of two years, which nomination was seconded by Director Keith. There being no other nominations presented, said nomination was declared closed by:motion of Director Bussey, and Director Wimberly was elected Mayor by the following roll call vote: Ayes - Directors Keith, Baldwin, Walters, Bussey, Dillaha and Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - None; Present and Not Voting - Director Wimberly - total 1. It was then stated that the next order of business would be a nomination and election of an ' Assistant Mayor for a two year term. Director Boyd then nominated Director Charles Bussey to serve as Assistant Mayor for a term of two years, which nomination was seconded by Director Dillaha. There being no other nominations presented, upon motion by Director Boyd the nomination was declared closed, and Director Bussey was elected Assistant Mayor by the following roll call vote: Directors Keith, Baldwin, Mayor Wimberly, Directors Walters, Dillaha and Boyd - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - None; Present and Not Voting - Director Bussey - total 1. This being the first meeting of the Board of Directors since the sine die adjournment of the former Board of Directors on December 21, 1970, it was then declared that the purpose of this organizational meeting had been accomplished and that the new Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas had been duly convened and organized. Upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Boyd, the new Board of Directors adjourned at 7:40 o'clock P. M. to meet in regular session immediately following this organizational meeting. ATTEST: APPROVED: City Clerk Mayor II II I�I II II 135 Board of Directors' Chamber Little Rock, Arkansas January 4, 1971 - 7:40 P. M. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with Mayor Wimberly presiding, and Jane Czech, City Clerk, and the following Directors present:. Directors Keith, Baldwin, Walters, Bussey, Dillaha and Boyd - total 6; Absent - None. There being a quorum present and it being so announced, the following proceedings were had: I The Invocation was given by Mayor Wimberly. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting held on December 21, 1970 was dispensed with and said minutes were approved as written and summarized to the Members of the Board of Directors, upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bussey, by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. There was presented an Appeal (Z- 2397). from Judge W. R. Butler, Attorney,for.Mr. Ron Smith to amend Section 43 -6 of the Code of Ordinances relative to Zoning, to permit the operation of a newsstand at 4318 West Markham Street. An Ordinance to amend Section 43 -6 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Little Rock providing for "E -1" Quiet Business and Institutional District was placed on the Tentative Agenda on November 11, 1970 and returned by the Board of Directors to the Planning Commission. On i December 3, 1970, the Planning Commission considered the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to allow newsstands in the "E -1" Zone. A motion was made and.seconded calling for a vote in favor of the amendment, and there was no support whatsoever, so the motion received no favorable votes at all. Judge Butler presented the request to the Board of Directors for the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and stated that he had nothing more to add to the discussion held at the Agenda Meeting on Wednesday, December 30, 1970. Director Baldwin then recommended that the petitioner go back to the Planning Commission and file application for 'T' Commercial rather than amend the Zoning Ordinance. Upon question by Director Keith, Mr. Don Venhaus, Director of the Department of Community Development stated that it would be difficult to say whether the "F" Commercial Application would be successful or not. Mr. Venhaus further stated that he would prefer attempting to amend the Zoning Ordinance rather than apply for "F" Commercial, because he felt the Staff would recommend denial of "F" Zoning. Both Directors Boyd and Keith stated that they felt the action of the Planning Commission should not be reversed. After discussion, a proposed Ordinance to amend Section 43 -6 of the Code of Ordinances was placed on first reading. There was presented a proposed Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 43 -6 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK PROVIDING FOR "E -1" QUIET BUSINESS AND INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Director Bussey moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Boyd, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two- thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Upon motion of Director Boyd, seconded by Director Bussey, and by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors- elect, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following results: Ayes - Mayor Wimberly and Director Bussey —total 2; Noes - Directors Keith, Baldwin, Walters, Dillaha and Boyd - total 5; Absent - None. Whereupon, said Ordinance was then declared NOT PASSED. 63 January 4, 1971, Cont'd. Resolution No. 4,480 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LEASE AND AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AS LESSOR, AND CAMELOT INN- LITTLE ROCK, INC., AS LESSEE, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM AND WITH SUBSTANTIALL THE CONTENTS SET FORTH IN AND MADE A PART OF THIS RESOLUTION; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE LEASE AND AGREEMENT; AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; (Re: A 52 -year Lease giving Camelot the Air Rights over City property east of the Auditorium for approximately $20,000 a year.) said Resolution was read in full. Director Baldwin made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, and Director Dillaha seconded the motion. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Keith and Baldwin, Mayor Wimberly, Directors Walters, Bussey, Dillaha and Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,481, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PARKING LEASE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AND THE LITTLE ROCK MUNICIPAL PARKING AUTHORITY, AS LESSORS, AND CAMELOT INN - LITTLE ROCK, INC., AS LESSEE, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM AND WITH SUBSTANTIALLY THE CONTENTS SET FORTH IN AND MADE A PART OF THIS RESOLUTION; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE PARKING LEASE AGREEMENT; AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; (Re: A 30 -year Lease giving Camelot 205 spaces in the Parking Authority's proposed three -level underground parking garage, just east of the Auditorium. The proposed garage would have 565 spaces and Camelot would pay $70,000 a year for its spaces.) which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Keith. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Keith and Baldwin, Mayor Wimberly, Directors Walters Bussey, Dillaha and Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. There was presented Resolution No. 4,482, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LEASE AND AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE ARKANSAS BAR FOUNDATION, AS LESSO AND THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AND THE LITTLE ROCK MUNICIPAL PARKING AUTHORITY, AS LESSEES, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM AND WITH SUBSTANTIALLY THE CONTENTS SET FORTH IN AND MADE A PART OF THIS RESOLUTION; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE LEASE AND AGREEMENT; AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; (Re: A Lease for Sub - surface Rights that allows the Parking Authority to build part of the garage beneath property owned by the Arkansas Bar Association. The Parking Authority - will pay $1.00 per year to the Bar Association.) ,^ said Resolution was read in full. Director Bussey made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, and Director Baldwin seconded the motion. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Keith and Baldwin, Mayor Wimberly, Directors Walters, Bussey, Dillaha and Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Resolution No. 4,483 was presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND RECOMMENDING AN AUDITORIUM CONCESSION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK,AUDITORIUM COMMISSION AND CAMELOT INNS OF AMERICA CORPORATION, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM AND WITH SUBSTANTIALLY THE CONTENTS SET FORTH IN AND MADE A PART OF THIS RESOLUTION; AUTHORIZING AND RECOMMENDING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE AUDITORIUM CONCESSION AGREEMENT; AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; (Re: Agreement giving Camelot an exclusive franchise for food served or sold in the Auditorium. Food for non - profit groups meeting at the Auditorium will be excluded from the franchise, if the groups are approved by the representatives of Camelot and the director of the Advertising and Promotion Commission.) which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Baldwin that the Resolution be adopted, ' which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: .Ayes - Directors Keith,and Baldwin, Mayor Wimberly, Directors Walters, Bussey, Dillaha and Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. I�I III II II 1137 January 4, 1971, Cont'd. In connection with the adoption of Resolutions No. 4,480, No. 4,481, No. 4,482 and No. 4,483, Mr. George Millar, Jr., Director of "Fifty for the Future," Mr. William J. Smith, President of the Little Rock Chamber of Commerce,.Mr. Finley Vinson and Mr. Everett Tucker were introduced. They I expressed gratitude to the Board of Directors for their work and effort in getting the Convention Complex Development underway, which will be of great benefit to the City. The Comparative Statement of Income Account, Little Rock Municipal Water Works for the month of November, 1970 was presented and upon motion of Director Baldwin, seconded by Director Bussey, said Statement of Income Account was received and filed by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present. There was presented Ordinance No. 12,432, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF A BEQUEST IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000.00 FROM THE ESTATE OF HARPER BARB, DECEASED, TO BE USED IN THE POLICE TRAINING PROGRAM; APPROPRIATING SAID SUM OF MONEY FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Ordinance was read the first time. Police Chief Gale F. Weeks was present and stated that the Police Department was very grateful for the gift of money, and that it will be used as part of matching funds to equip the Police Training Building. Director Baldwin moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading, which motion was seconded by Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Upon motion of Director Bussey, seconded by Director Baldwin, and by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect, the rules were again suspended and the Ordinance was read the third and last time. The Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the following results: I Ayes - Directors Keith and Baldwin, Mayor Wimberly, Directors Walters, Bussey, Dillaha and Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Said Ordinance was then declared passed. There was then presented Ordinance No. 12,433, entitled: AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE POSITION OF SECRETARY TO THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS; APPROPRIATING SUM OF $5,668.00-FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Ordinance was read the first time.. Director Bussey made a motion that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on second reading. This motion was seconded by Director-Boyd, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members.of the.Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the second time. Motion was made by Director Boyd that the rules again be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading, which motion was seconded.by.Director Bussey, and was adopted by unanimous vote of the Members of the Board of Directors present, being seven in number and two - thirds or more of the Members of the Board of Directors - elect. The Ordinance was read the third and last time, and the Aye and No vote was taken upon the question, Shall the Ordinance.Pass, the result being as follows: Ayes - Director Keith and Baldwin, Mayor Wimberly, Directors Walters, Bussey, Dillaha and Boyd —total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. The Ordinance was then declared passed. Resolution No. 4,484 was then presented, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING JOHN T. MERIWETHER TO EXECUTE.ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSA A CONTRACT WITH LITTLE ROCK WATER WORKS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A WATERLINE TO THE HINDMAN PARK GOLF HOUSE; III which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made.by Director Bussey that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Dillaha. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Keith and Baldwin, Mayor Wimberly, Directors Walters Bussey, Dillaha and Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. I�I January 4, 1971, Cont'd. There was presented Resolution No. 4,485, entitled: A RESOLUTION NOMINATING FIFTY FOR THE FUTURE AS THE OPERATING AGENCY FOR MODEL CITIES' ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE 1970 FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30TH; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; said Resolution was read in full. Mr. John Walker, a Little Rock Attorney was present to oppose Fifty for the Future as the Operating Agency for the proposed Model Cities' Economic Development Corporation. Mr. Walker said that Fifty for the Future, a private civic group of Little Rock business and industrial leaders, "is not only racially exclusive but economically exclusive." Each member has pledged to give $2,500.00 annually indefinitely to build up a fund for the economic and civic betterment of Little Rock. Mr. Walker further stated that HUD guidelines wouldn't permit the City to contract with any agency or group that had no affirmative action plan to include members of minority groups and that Fifty for the Future has no such plan. He said there were other groups in the City that could also act as the Operati. Agency for this Model Cities Corporation. Director Keith asked Mr. Walker to recommend one and he replied, 'to do so would indicate he had a vested interest. Director Bussey then told Mr. Walker that UNDER TITLE VII OF THE HOUSING ACT OF 1961, AS AMENDED; (Hall Cove Park) "the people in the Model Neighborhood are looking for people that can do something for them; they don't said Resolution was read in full. want someone looking for a job, and as long as the people of the Model Neighborhoods will benefit from Bussey,that the Resolution be adopted, the program, I don't care if the Operating Agency is made up of all Chinese." Upon question by City which motion was seconded by - Manager John T. Meriwether, Mr. Nathaniel Hill, Director of Model Cities said the roll that Fifty for the Future is to play will be to provide advice and technical assistance to the corporation. Mr. vote: Ayes - Directors Keith and Meriwether then said that the HUD guidelines had not been violated. a Director Boyd was excused. After further discussion, Director Bussey made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, and Director Boyd seconded the motion. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Keith and Baldwin, Mayor Wimberly, Directors Walters, Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Boyd - total 1. Resolution No. 4,486 was presented, entitled: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO CONTRACT FOR GRANT TO ACQUIRE AND /OR DEVELOP LAND FOR OPEN -SPACE PURPOSES UNDER TITLE VII OF THE HOUSING ACT OF 1961, AS AMENDED; (Hall Cove Park) said Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Bussey,that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Keith. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Keith and Baldwin, Mayor Wimberly, Directors Walters, a dili Bussey and Dillaha - total 6; Noes - None; Absent - Director Boyd - total. 1. Director Boyd was enrolled. There was then presented Resolution No. 4,487, entitled: A RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE CENSOR BOARD FOR THE YEAR 1971; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; which Resolution was read in full. Director Bussey made a motion that the Resolution be adopted, and Director Boyd seconded the motion. A roll call was had on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Keith and Baldwin, Mayor Wimberly, Directors Walters, Bussey, Dillaha and Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. Resolution No. 4,488 was presented: REQUESTING THE HONORABLE WINTON M. BLOUNT TO APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE A FIRST DAY SALE IN LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS ON JANUARY 26, 1971, OF THE COMMEMORATIVE STAMP ISSUED IN RECOGNITION OF THE BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY OF THE LATE GENERAL DOUGLAS MACARTHUR; which Resolution was read in full. Motion was made by Director Boyd that the Resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded by Director Baldwin. A roll call was taken on the motion and the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Directors Keith and Baldwin, Mayor Wimberly, Directors Walters, Bussey, Dillaha and Boyd - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None. January 4, 1971, Cont'd. There being no further business to be presented or to come before the meeting, upon motion of Director Bussey, seconded by Director Dillaha, the Board of Directors adjourned at 9:20 o'clock P. M. to meet again on Monday, January 18, 1971 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. ATTEST: APPROVED: City Clerk Mayor 9 1 1