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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-01-07Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting — Minutes — May 1, 2007 MINUTES BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING City Hall — 500 W. Markham May 1, 2007 - 6:00 PM The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in a regular session with Mayor Stodola presiding. Nancy Wood, City Clerk, called the roll with the following directors present: Hendrix, Richardson, Wright, Kumpuris, Fortson, Adcock, and Mayor Stodola. Vice Mayor Hurst was not present at the time of roll call but enrolled in the meeting at 6:10 PM. Directors Cazort, Keck, and Wyrick were absent. Director Hendrix gave the invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Bruce Moore, City Manager, noted that the Board and Commission appointments should be deferred due to requests for more information. Director Adcock, seconded by Director Richardson, made a motion to defer Item 19 for two weeks (May 15, 2007 Board of Directors Meeting). By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, being two - thirds in number, Item 19 was deferred. PRESENTATIONS: Legislative Update (May 1, 2007) — Odies Wilson, Intergovernmental Relations Manager — Consent Agenda (Items 1 - 14) 1. MOTION - To approve minutes of Board of Directors Meeting: April 3, 2007. 2. MOTION - LU06 -19 -07 - To set the date of public hearing for May 15, 2007, on an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of the Land Use Plan Amendment in the Chenal District from Single- Family to Neighborhood Commercial. Planning Commission: S ayes, 4 nays, 2 absent. Staff recommends denial. Synopsis: Changing an area on either side of Kanis Road, east of Denny Road from Single- Family to Neighborhood Commercial. 3. RESOLUTION 12,501 - To set the date of public hearing for June 19, 2007, to request abandonment of the forty (40) - foot wide East Crestwood Drive right -of -way located between 4001 and 4916 East Crestwood Drive. (Deferred from March 6, 2007, at the applicants request). Planning Commission: 11 ayes, 0 nays. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: An application has been filed to abandon the forty (40) - foot wide East Crestwood Drive right - of -way located between Lots 18 and 19, Prospect Terrace Addition (approximately forty (40) feet by one hundred (100) feet). 4. RESOLUTION 12,502 - Awarding a contract to Harris Construction Company, Inc., for 2004 Bond Project, Geyer Springs Road Culvert Replacement. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to approve contracts and agreements with Harris Construction Company, Inc., for construction of Geyer Springs Road Culvert Replacement. Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting — Minutes — May 1, 2007 5. RESOLUTION 12,503 - To set the date of public hearing for June 19, 2007, for the annexation of Four Island Annexation - Number 309. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The City of Little Rock periodically conducts what are called "island" annexations. This process is initiated by the City. For those properties totally surrounded by the City, legal descriptions are developed and a list of property owners as required by ACT 314 of 1979. 6. RESOLUTION 12,504 - To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Osburn Associates, Inc., for the purchase of reflective sign sheeting for the Traffic Control section of the Public Works Department. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: This contract will be for one (1) year from date of award with the stipulation of extending yearly for two (2) additional years, upon agreement of both parties. Bids were taken on Bid Number CO7011. 7. RESOLUTION 12,505 - To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract to purchase two (2) Regenerative Air High Dump Street Sweeper for the Public Works Department via the H -GAC Contract in the amount of $359,320.16. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: To purchase two (2) Regenerative Air High Dump Street Sweeper for the Public Works Department via the H -GAC Contract Number SW04 -06 in the amount of $359,320.16. 8. RESOLUTION 12,506 - To award a contract to Township Builders, Inc., for the 2004 Bond Project, Cedar Hill Road island modification and guardrail installation; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: To authorize the City Manager to approve contracts and agreements with Township Builders, Inc., for construction of Cedar Hill Road island modification and guardrail installation. Bid Number 07 -223. 9. RESOLUTION 12,507 - To award a contract to Township Builders, Inc., for construction services of the 2004 Bond Project, Pilot Point drainage improvements; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to approve contracts and agreements with Township Builders, Inc., for construction of Pilot Point drainage improvements. 10. RESOLUTION 12,508 - To authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Carla and Roosevelt Franklin as part of the Mid -City Targeted Neighborhood Enhancement Plan for rehabilitation of a Single - Family residence at 3703 West 16th Street in the approved Mid -City TNEP area. Synopsis: Carla and Roosevelt Franklin are purchasing the property located at 3703 West 10 Street in the Mid -City Targeted Neighborhood Enhancement Plan (TNEP) area. The Franklins are requesting $5,000 in TNEP funds as part of the $92,800 new construction project. The balance of the funds required for construction is provided through loan funds secured by the Franklins. The Franklin's application has been reviewed and is recommended for funding. 1) Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting — Minutes — May 1, 2007 11. RESOLUTION 12,509 - To authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Adrian and Wanda Chilliest as part of the Mid -City Targeted Neighborhood Enhancement Plan for rehabilitation of a Single - Family residence at 3705 West 16th Street in the approved Mid -City TNEP area. Synopsis: Adrian and Wanda Chilliest are purchasing the property located at 3705 West 16th Street in the Mid -City Targeted Neighborhood Enhancement Plan (TNEP) area. The Franklins are requesting $3,500 in TNEP funds as part of the $899900 new construction project. The balance of the funds required for construction is provided through loan funds secured by the Chilliests. The Chilliest's application has been reviewed and is recommended for funding. 12. RESOLUTION 12,510 - To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for the sale of American Manor Apartments located at 3615, 3623, and 3700 American Manor Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Davis Dwelling submitted the highest bid of $2459000 for the purchase of American Manor Apartments. 13. RESOLUTION 12,511 - Approval of HOME Investment Partnership Program funding award to College Station CDC in the amount of $200,000. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Approval of HOME Investment Partnership Program funding award to College Station CDC in the amount of $200,000. 14. RESOLUTION 12,512 - To authorize the Mayor and Finance Director, in cooperation with the underwriter and bond counsel, to proceed with matters preliminary to the issuance of not to exceed $15,000,000 principal amount of Capital Improvement Refunding Revenue Bonds; approving the preparation and delivery of a preliminary official statement; and setting forth other matters pertaining to the revenue bonds. Synopsis: The resolution authorizes Morgan Keegan & Company, Inc., Wright, Lindsey & Jennings LLP, and officials of the City to take the necessary actions to offer the refunding bonds for sale and to prepare the ordinance authorizing the issuance of the bonds. The maximum amount of the bond issue is $15,000,000. A motion was made by Director Adcock, seconded by Director Hendrix, to adopt the Consent Agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, being two - thirds in number, the Consent Agenda was adopted. Director Hurst recused from Item 3 because she owns property in the area. Directors Cazort, Keck, and Wyrick were absent. CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS Speaker: Luke Skrable Topic: Stated that he enjoyed the "State of City Address" and appreciated the Mayors comments and effort to help in Southwest Little Rock. He questioned the validity of reports given to the public and Board of Directors by City staff. He requested some help with crime prevention in Southwest Little Rock. 3 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting — Minutes — May I, 2007 CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS (cont.) Speaker: Mallory Crank Topic: Mr. Crank noted his dissatisfaction of the utility company's repair of streets and areas where they have done repairs. He also noted that he would like to see better quality street lights. He added that he didn't think commercial development should be allowed in residential areas and asked what the City was about to do with the land just above the Big Damn Bridge. He ended by sighting a Forbes magazine article regarding best places to do business in the United States and added that the City of Little Rock should investigate North Carolina who had five (5) cities in the top twenty five (25). Speaker: Don Darnell Topic: Reported some code enforcement data from some complaints made by a Wakefield Neighborhood Association member. He stated that he would like to see a similar report kept by the City Code Enforcement Office for all sweeps and or complaint responses. He indicated that this type of reporting would help identify repeat offenders and problem areas. Speaker: George Irvin Topic: He sighted a report from the Parks Commission in regard to the importance of War Memorial Golf Course. He requested time from the Board to give a report on saving the golf course. Speaker: Don Darnell Topic: Mr. Darnell commented on "May Day." "May Day" is a nationwide observance of people who have entered the U.S. illegally and people who support them. He requested that the City of Little Rock does not hire illegal aliens or conduct business with contractors who hire illegal aliens. He suggested that the City pass an ordinance in regard to this topic. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT 15. ORDINANCE 19,743 - LU07 -09 -02 - To amend the Land Use Plan (16,222) in the Interstate 630 Planning District from Industrial Commercial, Park/Open Space to Multi - Family for future development; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 8 ayes, 3 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Land Use Plan amendments in the Interstate 630 Planning District from Industrial, Commercial and Park/Open Space to Multi- Family for future development. The ordinance was read the first time. Director Adcock, seconded by Director Hendrix, made a motion to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, being two - thirds in number, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was read the second time. Director Adcock, seconded by Director Hendrix, made a motion to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting — Minutes — May 1, 2007 By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, being two- thirds in number, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was read the third time. A roll call vote was taken and recorded as follows: Directors Richardson, Wright, Kumpuris, Fortson, Adcock, Hendrix, Vice Mayor Hurst, and Mayor Stodola voted yes. Directors Cazort, Keck, and Wyrick were absent. The ordinance (Item 15) was passed. 16. ORDINANCE 19,744 - Z -8169 — Approving a Planned Zoning Development and establishing a Planned Residential District titled Place Properties Student Housing Long - Form PD -R, located south of Asher Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas; amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 8 ayes, 3 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant proposes a rezoning of this site from I -2, Light Industrial District and C -3, General Commercial District to PD -R to allow the development of private Multi- Family housing on this site catering to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock student population. The ordinance was read the first time. Director Adcock, seconded by Director Hendrix, made a motion to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, being two - thirds in number, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was read the second time. Director Adcock asked the applicant to stand for questions form the Board. Ryan Griffith, Place Properties, answered questions regarding potential residents of the development, vehicle and pedestrian traffic, management of the property, security, and rental rates. Directors Hurst and Richardson added that this project would be an enhancement to the plan that the Housing Authority and University have for providing housing for students on and near campus. The Mayor asked the City manager to work closely with the University and Public Works department on monitoring the progress of the traffic control devices and alternative pedestrian's crossings near the development. Director Adcock, seconded by Director Richardson, made a motion to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, being two - thirds in number, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was read the third time. A roll call vote was taken and recorded as follows: Directors Richardson, Wright, Kumpuris, Fortson, Adcock, Hendrix, Vice Mayor Hurst, and Mayor Stodola voted yes. Directors Cazort, Keck, and Wyrick were absent. The ordinance (Item 16) was passed. PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor opened the public hearing for Item 17, there being no speakers in favor or opposition of the item the public hearing was closed. 17. PUBLIC HEARING & ORDINANCE 19,745 - G -23 -378 - To abandon a public right -of- way on Vogler Street, located adjacent to Lots 10 -12, Block 2, Blankenship's Addition (south of Leander Street). Planning Commission: 8 ayes, 3 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The adjacent property owner, requests to abandon the undeveloped twenty (20)- foot wide Vogler Street right of way (20 feet by 150 feet) adjacent to Lots 10 -12, Block 2, Blankenship's Addition (south of Leander Street). 5 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting — Minutes — May 1, 2007 The ordinance was read the first time. Director Adcock, seconded by Director Hurst, made a motion to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, being two - thirds in number, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was read the second time. Director Adcock, seconded by Director Hurst, made a motion to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, being two - thirds in number, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was read the third time. A roll call vote was taken and recorded as follows: Directors Richardson, Wright, Kumpuris, Fortson, Adcock, Hendrix, Vice Mayor Hurst, and Mayor Stodola voted yes. Directors Cazort, Keck, and Wyrick were absent. The ordinance (Item 17) was passed. OTHER BUSINESS Separate Items: Items 18 —19 18. ORDINANCE - Held on 1't Reading - Authorizing the construction of betterments and improvements to the sewer system of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; authorizing the issuance and sale of Sewer Construction Revenue Bonds, Series 2007A; providing for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds; prescribing other matters relating thereto; and declaring an emergency. Synopsis: The ordinance authorizes the issuance of up to $67,000,000 of Sewer Revenue Bonds. Director Fortson recused from Item 18 because of a business relationship. Tom Carpenter, City Attorney, explained that if there was not going to be any discussion on the item that Director Fortson could remain in the room. The item was held on first reading. 19. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESOLUTION - Deferred to May 1, 2007 - To make appointments to various City of Little Rock Boards and Commissions. (May 1, 2007). Synopsis: Civil Service Commission (2 positions), Community Housing Advisory Board (4 positions), Housing Board of Adjustment and Appeals (1 position), Oakland Fraternal Cemetery Board of Trustees (6 positions), Port Authority (1 Position), Little Rock Racial Cultural Diversity Commission (1 position). Bruce Moore, City Manager, indicated that an item dealing with the sale of the Doubletree Hotel be added to the reconvened meeting set for May 8. Director Hendrix asked the City Manager to notify residents in the area of Cheatham Park regarding the public meeting regarding renaming the park. Director Kumpuris asked the Mayor to define the parameters of Citizens Communications. His main concerns included one person speaking on multiple items at separate three minute occasions and to limit the time to thirty minutes. His second concern was in regard to the give and take between the Board and citizens speaking during citizens communications. This is leading to lengthy discussions which break away from the previous practice of the Board. 0 5' Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting — Minutes — May 1, 2007 Director Hendrix gave kudos to Steve Haralson, Director of Public Works, Andre Bernard, Director of Housing and Neighborhood Programs, and Bruce Moore for heading up the tour of the area south of Roosevelt Road in Ward 1. The Mayor thanked the City Manager and staff for helping provide information with the State of the City Address. A motion was made by Director Keck, seconded by Director Cazort to recess the meeting and reconvene on May 8, 2007 at 4 :00 PM. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, the meeting was recessed at 7:40 PM. ATTEST: APPROVED: Nan y Wood, MC Mark Stodola City Clerk Mayor 7