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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-02-00Mt t .w. tj Board of Directors Room City Hall — 500 W. Markham Little Rock, Arkansas May 2, 2000 — 4:30 P.M The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, May 2, 2000 regular meeting, with Mayor Dailey presiding. City Clerk Nancy Wood called the roll with the following Directors present: Directors: Pugh, Hinton, Lichty, Cazort, Keck, Stewart, Wyrick, Kelly, total 9. 2 absent, Directors Adcock and Kumpuris. The invocation was given by director Cazort, followed by the pledge of Allegiance. Director Adcock enrolled at 6:25 P.M. Director Kumpuris enrolled at 6:45 P.M. With a quorum present, Mayor Dailey declared the Board of Directors in session Consideration was given to Presentations. Carlette Henderson, Director of the City of Little Rock Cultural Diversity Commission, made The Racial and Cultural Diversity Presentation. Ms. Henderson presented video presentations of a public service announcement, which was to air on KARK Television station. Loretta Alexander gave an update on the housing initiative (Fair Housing). Mr. John Gill, President of the Little Rock Visitor Information Center Foundation, presented The Curran Hall Welcome Center — Fund Raising Update. Mr. Gill stated that Little Rock was the only major city in America that does not have a visitor welcome center. He stated that the city and the foundation had come a long way toward correcting this. The city has acquired a site that is ideally located for this center. The building on this site, Curran Hall is the oldest brick residence in the city and possibly one of the oldest in the state. This site has been selected for a welcome center for visitors arriving by automobile. Little Rock, and its Advertising and Promotions Commission have invested $300,000 in this project to date, to acquire the land, and to do phase one construction to restore the buildings foundation to put the walls back together and rebuild the roof structure. That project has been completed. The plans are ready to go to a bidder. He stated they anticipate that a minimum of 50,000 people would come by the site in a year. He stated the foundation has raised $450,000, and $200,000 more is needed to complete the project. City Employee Appreciation Week — Mayor Dailey read a proclamation that dealt with appreciation of city employees, proclaiming May 15 through May 20 as City Employee Appreciation Week. Stacey Witherall, Chairperson for the Employee Appreciation Week Committee and Don Flegal, Human Resources Director represented the cities' Human Resources Department. Mayor Dailey asked for a motion to delete two items from the agenda and to add two items to the agenda. The items deleted were: 8. A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE APPEAL OF THE LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION'S ACTION IN DENIAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A TOWING SERVICE TO BE LOCATED AT 3420 -3424 JOHN BARROW ROAD. AND A RESOLUTION TO RESCIND THE LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION'S ACTION IN DENYING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A TOWING SERVICE TO BE LOCATED AT 3420 -3424 JOHN BARROW ROAD. (DEFERRED UNTIL 6- 6 -00.) 711 3. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF THAT CERTAIN AMENDED, RESTATED, AND SUBMITTED LEASE AND CONCESSION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS PARTNERSHIP, EMPOWERING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK TO MAKE AND EXECUTE THE ESCROW AGREEMENT AND TO MAKE, EXECUTE AND DELIVER THE AMENDED LEASE AND CONCESSION AGREEMENT, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND TO PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO. (RECESSED) TO MAY 9, 2000.) The items added were M -1. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE PROVISION OF 2000 SUMMER YOUTH RECREATION AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS IN LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS. M -2. A RESOLTUION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH FIVE ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE CITYWIDE YOUTH PREVENTION PROGRAMS IN LITTLE ROCK. A motion was made by Director Adcock, seconded by Director Keck to add Items M -1 and M -2, and to delete Items 8 and 3 A voice vote was taken; all members present were in favor. Director Lichty moved to add Item 4 to the consent agenda. Director Adcock seconded, and by unanimous voice vote all members present were in favor. Director Keck moved to add items 9,10 and 12 to the grouped items, Director Adcock seconded, and by unanimous voice vote all members present were in favor. Mayor Dailey recognized Boy Scout Troop #24, Asbury Methodist Church. The Consent Agenda consisted of the following: ITEM 1 was a was a motion to approve minutes of the Board of Directors regular meeting held December 20, 1999 and the reconvened meeting held December 28, 1999, regular meeting held January 4, 2000 and the reconvened meeting held January 11, 2000. ITEM 2 - RESOLUTION NO. 10, 811, TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH PHILLIPS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY TO CONSTRUCT AN AFFORDABLE HOME AT 2201 SINGLETON COVE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. ITEM 4 - RESOLUTION NO. 10, 812, A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH GARVER ENGINEERS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF THE FINAL COVER ON CELL 1 OF THE CITY CLASS 1 LANDFILL; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Director Keck with a second by Director Adcock moved to adopt the consent agenda. A voice vote was taken, and the consent agenda was unanimously adopted. Mayor Dailey asked for the grouped items consisting of Items 6,7,9,10, and 12 be read the first time. These items were as follows: ITEM 6 - ORDINANCE NO. 18, 267, TO APPROVE A PLANNED ZONING DEVELOPMENT AND ESTABLISHING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT — COMMERCIAL TITLED FOLKNER — SHORT FORM PCD LOCATED AT 9125 MANN ROAD IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROOCK, ARKANSSAS AMENDING CHAPTER 36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. 712 ITEM 7 - ORDINANCE NO. 18,268, AMENDING CHAPTER 31 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS PROVIDING FOR A WAIVER OF BOUNDARY STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR GREATER CENTER STAR BAPTIST CHURCH LOCATED AT 800 WEST 33RD STREET. ITEM 9- ORDINANCE NO. 18,269, TO AMEND CHAPTER 31 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, PROVIDING FOR A DEFERRAL OF BOUNDARY STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR SOUTHWEST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY LOCATED AT 11401 GEYER SPRINGS ROAD. ITEM 10- ORDINANCE NO. 18,270 APPROVING MODIFICATIONS TO A PLANNED ZONING DISTRICT AND PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PLANNED ZONING DEVELOPMENT TITLED CRESTWOOD CORPORATE CENTER — REVISED POD, LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF ALDERSGATE ROAD, APPROXIMATLEY 1, 300 FEET SOUTH OF KANIS ROAD, IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 17,999 AND CHAPTER 36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. ITEM 12- ORDINANCE NO. 18,271, TO REVOKE ORDINANCE NO. 16,842 AND ORDINANCE NO. 16,991 AND ESTABLISHING A REVISED PLANNED DISTRICT- COMMERCIAL TITLED EMBASSY SUITES — REVISED PD -C LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF CHENAL/FINANCIAL CENTER PARKWAY AND EMBASSY DRIVE IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The Ordinances were read the first time. The rules were suspended to provide for the second and third readings of the Ordinance by unanimous vote of the Board members present, being ten in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors. By unanimous voice vote the ordinances were adopted. Citizens Communication was the next item presented. Troy LaHa, 7 Althea Circle, was the first speaker. Mr. LaHa communicated there needed to be more directional signs for visitors so that people coming in from out of town could better find their way around. Ed Jaros, 11520 Birchwood Drive, was the second speaker, asking the Board to consider city employees for the Vision Little Rock teams and workgroups. He stated he did not think city employees should be excluded from this initiative. He stated city employee should have a right to say in the future what direction the city takes. Dee White, 116 S. Brown, representative of Common Ground. Stated they wanted to do a presentation on Earth Day, but were told by City Manager, Cy Carney, they did not qualify for a presentation, which would essentially be a slide show, of what went on at the festival, because the city was not a co- sponsor, was erroneous. She stated the Mayor's Youth Task Force Funding through the federal government, a $2000 grant went to pay for their sound system which they would operate their next festival, with solar power. Ms. White stated she still would like to make the presentation. Phil Wyrick 11001 Alexander Road, stated he was the spokesperson for a Southwest Little Rock citizens group. He discussed an issue that had come before the Board approximately two months before, and had been pulled from the agenda, concerning an overwhelming tax burden on a water improvement district. Mr. Wyrick stated Mr. Jim Harvey, the Manager of Little Rock Water Works, was requesting the Board to okay selling water to Saline and Grant Counties, through the Sardis Water Association, which is an unincorporated area. He stated, after the item was pulled from the agenda he had another conversation with Mr. Harvey. Mr. Harvey said at that time he would not negotiate or have any conversation of any length with the Sardis Water Association, and give them as citizens the opportunity to deal with that association as possible financial relief for this water district. Mr. Wyrick said despite what had been promised, Mr. Harvey then met with the Sardis Water Association manager, and consequently, one board member started lobbying the effort to get them to support this. He stated obviously 713 this eroded their bargaining position. He stated there is mistrust in Southwest Little Rock of Little Rock government and that Mr. Harvey's action did not help this problem. Mr. Wyrick referred to a letter written by Chairman Dickey of the Little Rock Water Association. Mr. Wyrick's three- minute time limit expired, and Mayor Dailey asked Mr. Wyrick if his intent was for some action to be considered by the Board of the Little Rock Water Commission. Mr. Carney stated that late today they had received the letter from the Chairperson of the Little Rock Water Commission, the letter Mr. Wyrick referred to, and it would be his preference to take a look at the letter to talk to Mr. Harvey and see where they are. Mr. Carney stated it was not the intent at staff level to bring the Sardis request back until there is some look by the water commission at this other related request. Mr. Carney said they would report back to the Board and talk about where the issue is. Director Keck asked for some research on the issue. Director Lichty stated there had been reference made of the letter from Ms. Dickey, Chairperson of the Water Commission. He wanted the letter read into the record. He said the issue is whether the City of Little Rock has any obligation to assist a water improvement district out of its financial difficulty.. He stated he felt the letter addressed that issue. Director Lichty made a motion to add the reading of the letter from Ms. Jane Dickey, Chairman of the Little Rock Municipal Waterworks, dated May 2, 2000, into the official record. Director Keck seconded the motion, and a voice vote was taken and the motion was unanimously accepted. Edith Phillips, 13402 Vimey Ridge Road, was the next speaker. Ms. Phillips stated she was a property owner in Southwest Little Rock, discussed the tax burden of their water district, and asked the Board to help assist in finding some tax relief. Benjamin Wallace, 14200 Vimey Ridge Road, a Southwest Little Rock property owner, stated the tax burden on their water improvement district was to high, and he needed some relief and asked the Board to look into it. Paulette Bassett, 13300 Vimey Ridge Road, expressed her feelings regarding the water district. Ms. Bassett stated this was a part of Little Rock, and they were not getting the benefits of Little Rock. The special improvement taxes were extremely high for this water district and they kept adding more time to it, which you could not pay it off. She stated they need help, they cannot continue paying this, something has to be done, and asked the board for help. ITEM 5- RESOLUTION NO. 10, 813, TO ADOPT THE FISCAL YEAR 2000 ANNUAL HUD CONSOLIDATED PLAN BUDGET; TO ADOPT THE FISCAL YEAR 2001 ANNUAL HUD CONSOLIDATED PLAN BUDGET; TO DESIGNATE VARIOUS PROJECTS FOR THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Mayor Dailey declared the public hearing open, and turned the meeting over to City Manager, Cy Carney. Mr. Carney stated they had reached a unanimous agreement with the citizens groups related to these recommendations and was presenting a single set of recommendations related to the consolidated plan for both the community development block grant monies and the home monies, as well as the emergency shelter grant dollars. Mr. Andre Bernard, representing the Department of Housing and Neighborhood Programs, gave a brief review of the budget proposals, and recommended adoption of this budget. There was lengthy discussion on various items contained in the proposed budget by Board members. Doris Freer, the Vice Chair of the Community Housing Advisory Board, stated after much discussion over a three -week period, feels staff has done a great job on this issue and unanimously approved the proposed budget, and recommended adoption. Jessee Garrett, 1220 High Drive, Pam Marshall, Sharlett Craig, Steven Bradley, Joe Meehan, Theodore Garrett spoke in favor of the resolution, and recommend the budget be adopted. Mayor Dailey declared the public hearing closed. Director Lichty moved to adopt the resolution, Director Kelly seconded the motion. Director Adcock made a motion to amend the resolution to delete Kawanis Park and put in $110,000 for demolition, Director Pugh seconded the motion. There was another brief discussion. A voice vote was taken on the motion to amend the resolution. Directors Adcock, Pugh and `r Wyrick were in favor of amending the resolution. Directors Hinton, Lichty, Cazort, Keck Stewart, Kumpuris, and Kelly voted to keep the resolution as presented. A voice vote was taken and the Board Members present adopted the resolution unanimously. Mr. Carney added that included in this budget was $854,000 appropriated for specific tornado assistance related to rebuilding that area. Mayor Dailey stated he had received a note from Director Adcock that she had no objection to moving forward on resolutions (Item M -1 and M -2). The items were read, 714 and Director Adcock made the motion to adopt the resolutions, Director Pugh seconded the motion, by unanimous voice vote the resolutions were adopted. These items were: M -1. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE PROVISION OF 2000 SUMMER YOUTH RECREATION AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS IN LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS. M -2. A RESOLTUION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH FIVE ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE CITYWIDE YOUTH PREVENTION PROGRAMS IN LITTLE ROCK. Mayor Dailey recessed the meeting at 8:05 P.M. The Board reconvened at 8:30 P.M. ITEM I - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PLANNED ZONING DEVELOPMENT AND ESTABLISHING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT — COMMERCIAL TITLED BED AND BREAKFAST INN — SHORT FORM PD -C LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF WEST 7TH AND CEDAR STREETS IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS AMENDING CHAPTER 36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The item was read the first time. Mr. Jim Lawson, City of Little Rock Planning and Development Director, gave a brief overview of the planned development and they did recommend the development. Mr. Daters representing the applicant addressed the plans for parking for the development. Mr. Brad Bell, the applicant addressed the Board and answered questions presented by the Board regarding agreements he is working out with the Veterans Hospital and the University of Arkansas Medical Center. There was lengthy discussion by the neighborhood group opposed to the development; the main concern focusing on the parking problem already existing in the neighborhood, and believed to add this development would cause even more traffic congestion and parking problems. These speakers included Joe Meehan, Jayne Cia, Mary Douglas, Nancy Sheehan. Tom Carpenter, City Attorney, stated he had suggested to Director Cazort, and to Mr. Lawson and the applicant is if for some reason that lease is terminated prematurely, the applicant would have forty five days to come up with a new parking program or to apply to the Board for modification of this ordinance to accommodate the parking issue, and if they don't then it automatically reverts back to the "0-3" status, if they do, then it would have to be something deemed appropriate by the city through it's normal processes and a sub - section "C" would be added to deal with the signage issue that was set forth in the material before the Board. Director Cazort made a motion, seconded by Director Kumpuris, to amend the ordinance to reflect this. Director Kelly wanted to delay the issue for two weeks and let the developer, and the neighborhood association meet again to discuss and get more details, because in his opinion new issues were being brought up and thought additional aspects of this have been raised and to make this a happy event for both the developer and the neighborhood this would be a step in that direction. The motion was to leave on first reading, come back in two weeks for the second reading. A voice vote was taken and recorded as follows: 10 yes- Directors Pugh, Hinton, Cazort, Keck, Stewart, Wyrick, Kumpuris, Kelly, Adcock, Mayor Dailey, 1 No- Director Lichty. The item was deferred for two weeks. Mr. Carpenter stated they would get the redraft of the ordinance completed so the groups would have it for their follow up meetings. ITEM 13 - ORDINANCE NO. 18,272, TO APPROVE A PLANNED ZONING DEVELOPMENT AND ESTABLISHING A PLANNED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TITLED ATKINS ROAD PARTNERSHIP — SHORT FORM PCD LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF WEST MARKHAM STREET AND ATKINS ROAD IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The Ordinance was read the first time. Mr. Jim Lawson, Planning and Development Director gave a brief overview of the rezoning request. The staff recommended denial based on the fact that they want to draw the line between office and commercial at Atkins Road. Patrick 715 McGetrick represented the developer, stated that they have met with the neighborhood association twice, and tried to work out a compromise situation that would benefit the neighborhood association as well as allow for the development of the property. In doing this, they went from what was currently approved prior to this, as office development. He stated they have reduced the square footage of that development by approximately 20,000 square feet; the parking was reduced by approximately 70 spaces. He stated they have tried to maximize the landscaped area between the residential and the office part of this development. He stated they have tried to keep their parking away from the residential neighborhood. He stated they would be willing to put in fences, or evergreen shrubs, etc as buffers between the development and the residential neighborhood. He stated they were only asking for commercial in one corner of this property, everything that abuts the residential property is planned for office development. There was brief discussion by the board and applicant in regards to the size of development, lighting, landscaping, etc. June Stewart, 5 Woodview Court, spoke in opposition to the development, stating with all the building in their neighborhood, they have a horrible traffic problem now, and to add anything else would make the problem a lot worse. Mary Douglas was opposed to the development as planned, and though it needed more work before it was acceptable to the residents of the neighborhood. Susan Johnson 12407 Timberbend Drive, spoke in opposition to the retail /commercial development. Ms. Johnson stated the residents want the land to be best used to benefit the neighborhood. She stated she knew something would go in there, but they just wanted the best thing for the neighborhood. Chris Larsen, 215 Gamble, speaking in favor of the development, stated this was the best development he had seen that had come along. He stated in his opinion this was an opportunity to get it correct. The way this was set up, this was the only way the developer could make this project work is with the small addition of the retail, and he was willing to accept that. Pete Hornibrook, the developer, 1501 N. University, stated that they were trying to be compatible with the neighborhood. He stated they were going to try to design this development to have a lot of continuity from the Ozark Bank Building on through the neighborhood to the south where the office development is located. Director Lichty made the motion to suspend the rules and put the ordinance on the second reading. Director Kumpuris seconded the motion. The ordinance was read the second time. The rules were again suspended and the ordinance was placed on the third reading. The ordinance was read the third and final time. Mayor Dailey asked for a roll call vote which was recorded as follows: 6 Yes — Directors, Pugh, Hinton, Lichty, Cazort, Kumpuris, Mayor Dailey, 5 No, Directors, Keck, Stewart, Wyrick, Kelly, Adcock. The ordinance was adopted. Mr. Carney stated in honor of Employee Appreciation Week which concluded his report. Director Kumpuris stated he would like Item 3 to be deferred for one week. Director Lichty made the motion to defer the item for one week. Director Keck seconded the motion; by voice vote all Board Members present approved the deferral. Director Lichty read the letter from Little Rock Municipal Water Works Commission Chairperson, M. Jane Dickey, dated May 2, 2000 written to Mayor Jim Dailey: In reference to the Vimev Ridge Water Improvement District #139 The Board of Commissioners of the Little Rock Municipal Waterworks understands that the Citv of Little Rock has discussed a request for Sardis Water Association to compensate Vimev Ridge Water Improvement District #139 for a proposed connection at the junction of Vimev Ridge Road and County Line Road We strongly oppose this request and are writing to explain our position to you It is the policy of the Little Rock Municipal Waterworks to assess future needs for an area whenever new water distribution facilities are installed. If we believe there will be future growth we will require a developer or water improvement district to construct water facilities having a capacity greater than required to serve property owned by the developer or district To compensate the developer or district we participate in the water facilities by pang the difference in cost for the additional capacity. In addition for a fixed period of time thereafter, a pro -rata portion of the fee that the new customers pay to connect to the facilities is rebated too the developer or district The intent of the Waterworks developer refund agreement is to allow the developer or district to recoup some of the initial cost for facilities that were installed at their expense and that benefit each customer that ties on 716 Water Improvement District #139 experienced financial difficulties at the start of the public facilities project in 1984 In consideration of this fact Little Rock Municipal Waterworks advanced funds to the district to ensure the success of the extension of service to properties within the district boundaries. (Something the Little Rock Water Works had never done before nor since) We participated in a project at a level of almost 22% of the engineers original construction estimate. Our participation was $219,041.30 less $10,585.00 for inspection and contract overhead for a total of $208, 456.30. To further assist Water Improvement District #139 we extended from five years to ten years the pro -rata addendum agreement which allowed the district to recoup as much initial cost as possible from subsequent tie -ons (Again something Little Rock Municipal Water Works had never done before) The extension for Water Improvement District #139 followed a policy change by the Water Commission (to increase the terms of all pro -rata agreements from five years to ten years) the agreement with Water Improvement District #139 was established 16 November 1984 with the extension it expired in November 1994 In addition I would point out that prior to formation of Water Improvement District #139 Little Rock Municipal Water Works and other developers paid for and installed a new 7.2 million gallon per day pump station a 2.5 million gallon storage tank, and several thousand feet of 12 inch and larger diameter pipe. The City must not put itself in the position of acting as a guarantor of improvement district debt, and I want that emphasized nor must it allow improvement districts to dictate to whom the City may sell water when Little Rock municipal Waterworks alreadyhas paid for the facilities necessary to serve the new areas If further explanation or without these facilities the cost of the Water Improvement District #139 would have been several hundred of thousands of dollars more. We appreciate the plight concerning the repayment of the debt Water Improvement District #139 however, we have no legal authority to compensate Water improvement District #139 for this connection nor have we been able to determine any valid basis for requiring Sardis Water Association to pay, documentation is needed, or if you have any questions please contact me. Yours Sincerely M. Jane Dickey, Chairman of the Little Rock Municipal Water Works. Mr. Tom Carpenter asked to have ordinances to purchase for Police Uniforms added to the recessed meeting, because of a special situation that had arisen. Director Cazort moved to go into the Executive Session to make appointments to Vision Little Rock; by voice vote, all members present were in favor. The meeting recessed at 10:12 P.M. and reconvened at 11:20 P.M. Mr. Cy Carney announced the appointments: The Infrastructure Work Group: Robert Shell, Co- Chairman, Norma Walker, Co- chairman, Pat Gee, David Jones, Virgil Miller, The Economic Development Work Group: John T. Olaimey, Co- chairman, Ashvin Vibhakar, Co- chairman, Bob East, Don Fitz, Dalencia Hardin Public Safety, Crime Prevention and Emergency Response Work Group: Sandra Brown, Co- chairman, Mike Coulson, Co- chairman, Zenobia Harris, Mable House, Barry Vultetich Housing Work Group: Jacquelyn Twillie, Co- chairman, George Whittenberg, Co- chairman, Annie Abrams, Sammy Mills, Kathy Wells Environment and land Use ( Smart Growth) Work Group: Stephanie Johnson, Co- chairman, Robert Shults, Co- chairman, Eric Barkley, Janet Berry, Jim Lynch Cultural and Tourism Work Group: Dr. Jon Dodson, co- chairman, Christy Tilbury, Co- chairman, Blair Allen, Charles Staggs, Leslie Welch Taylor Parks and Recreation Work Group: Laura Cook, Co- chairman, Rodney Peel, Co- chairman, Nash Abrams, Stacy Hurst, Darren Peters Transportation Work Group: Gene Fortson, Co- chairman, Mark Johnson, Co- chairman, Thomas Brannon, Charles King, Elizabeth Plowman Regionalism Work Group: Ruth Bell, Co- chairman, Rett Tucker, Co- chairman, Eric Herget, Christopher Lawson, Donna Massey Education, Youth and Senior Strategies and Programs Work Group: Mike Kumpuris, Co- chairman, Berthena Walker, Co- chairman, Joe Humphrey, Debbie Milam, Reverand Robert Willingham Racial and Cultural Diversity Work Group: Loretta Alexander, Co- chairman, Cesar Compadre, Co- chairman, Ethel Ambrose, Jeanie Burton, Dale Charles Governance and Legislative Issues Work Group: Leta Anthony, Co- chairman, Jane Dickey, Co- chairman, Edward Drilling, Teresa Rodriguez Travis, Bill Walker. Director Cazort made the motion to recess the meeting until 4:00 P.M., May 9, 2000. Director Kumpuris seconded the motion to recess, by voice vote; all members present were in favor. There being no further business to discuss, the meeting recessed at 11:40 P.M. ATTEST: City Clerk Nancy Wood APPROVE: d 4 l Mayor Jim Dailey 717 f