HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-02-07Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting — Minutes — October 2, 2007
MINUTES
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
City Hall — 500 W. Markham
October 2, 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, Keck, Wright, Wyrick, Fortson, Adcock, and Mayor Stodola. Directors Cazort and
Kumpuris were not present at the time of roll call but checked into the meeting at 6:20 PM.
Director Richardson and Vice Mayor Hurst were absent. Director Adcock gave the invocation,
which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Director Keck, Mayor Stodola, and City Manager, Bruce Moore, gave brief comments of praise
to those who worked on the Central High 50th Integration Anniversary events.
PRESENTATIONS:
PROCLAMATION: National Community Planning Month (October 2, 2007)
PROCLAMATION: Change a Light Day (October 2, 2007) — Deferred until 10 -03 -07
City Beautiful Awards (October 2, 2007) - Lynn Mittelstaedt Warren, Chair
Sculpture at the River Market (October 2, 2007) — Director Dean Kumpuris
Mayor Stodola asked the Board to consider the modifications. Director Adcock, seconded by
Director Cazort, made a motion to add the items M -1 though M -4 to the Consent Agenda and M-
5 through M -6 to the grouped items. She added to the motion that the listed deferrals and
withdrawals be accepted. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, being
two- thirds in number, the modifications were accepted. Directors Richardson and Vice
Mayor Hurst were absent.
Director Wyrick noted that her son -in -law worked for the law firm that is handling Items
M5 and M6.
ADDITIONS:
M -1. RESOLUTION 12,578 - To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with
ProFire Equipment, LLC, to purchase firefighting protective coats and pants for the Little Rock
Fire Department. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: To authorize the City Manager to
enter into a contract with ProFire Equipment, LLC, to purchase firefighting protective coats and
pants for the Little Rock Fire Department.
M -2. RESOLUTION 12,579 - To award a contract to Harris Construction Management, for the
2007 Sidewalk Replacement Program; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Harris Construction
Management for the 2007 Sidewalk Replacement Program providing for concrete sidewalk
repairs City -wide.
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M -3. RESOLUTION 12,580 - Authorizing the City Manager to renew the policy for property
insurance with Traveler's Insurance Company for a twelve (12) month period effective October
1, 2007. Synopsis: The incumbent provider of property insurance has proposed renewal of that
coverage at a reduced premium rate.
M -4. RESOLUTION 12,581 - To repeal Resolution No. 12,576 to authorize the City Manager
to enter into a lease to purchase agreement with Jerry Pate Turf and Irrigation and Baystone
Financial Group for golf course maintenance equipment; and for other purposes. Synopsis:
Repeal of Resolution No. 12,576 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a three (3) - year
lease to purchase contract with Jerry Pate Turf and Irrigation and Baystone Financial Group for
golf turf maintenance equipment in the amount of $307,159.20.
M -5. ORDINANCE 19,829 - To restate and amend Ordinance No. 19828 approved by the
Board of Directors on September 18, 2007, calling a Special Election in the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas for the purpose of submitting to the electors of the City the question of an increase of
the levy of the existing annual Ad Valorem property tax from the rate of one (1.0) mill to the
new rate of two (2.0) mills on the dollar of assessed valuation of taxable property in the City of
the acquisition , construction and equipping of land and capital improvements for the City's
public libraries operated by Central Arkansas Library Systems; said Ad Valorem tax to be
pledged to an issue or issues of bonds of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, issued under
Amendments No. 30 and No. 72 to the Constitution of the State of Arkansas and Act 920 of
1993, not to exceed $32,000,000 in aggregate principal amount, to refund one or more
outstanding issues of capital improvement bonds and to finance the cost of acquiring,
constructing, and equipping land and additional capital improvements for the City's public
libraries operated by Central Arkansas Library System; prescribing other matters pertaining
thereto; and declaring an emergency. Staff recommends approval.
M -6. ORDINANCE 19,830 - To restate and amend Ordinance 19,827 approved by the Board of
Directors on September 18, 2007, call a Special Election in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, for
the purpose of an increase of the levy of the continuing annual Ad Valorem property tax from the
rate of two and eight- tenths (2.80) mills to the new rate of three and three- tenths (3.30) mills on
the dollar of assessed valuation of taxable property in the city for the purpose of funding on-
going maintenance and operation expenses of the City's public libraries operated by Central
Arkansas Library System; prescribing other matters relating thereto; and declaring an
emergency. Staff recommends approval.
DEFERRALS
8. ORDINANCE - Defer to November 20, 2007 - Z -8249 — Reclassification of property located
on the north side of Lawson Road, east of 15500 Lawson Road in the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas, from R -2 to I -1; amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 9 ayes, 0 nays, I absent, I open
position. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The owners of the 7.69 acre property located
along the north side of Lawson Road, east of 15500 Lawson Road are requesting that the zoning
be reclassified from R -2 to I -1.
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16. ORDINANCE - Defer to October 16, 2007 - Providing for compliance with Ark. Code Ann.
14 -47 -137 by the Little Rock Advertising and Promotions Commission. Synopsis: The
ordinance delineates the special circumstances under which members of the Little Rock
Advertising and Promotions Commission would be permitted to do business with the
Commission.
17. ORDINANCE - Deferral Date Uncertain - To amend 2- 330 -12 — 2- 330 -14 of the Little
Rock Code regarding the composition, powers, and duties of the Little Rock Commission on
Children, Youth and Families; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
To amend 2- 330 -12 — 2- 330 -14 of the Little Rock Code regarding the composition, powers, and
duties of the Little Rock Commission on Children, Youth and Families.
13. PUBLIC HEARING & ORDINANCE (Withdrawn by Applicant) - Z- 7596 -B Approving a
Planned Zoning Development and establishing a Planned Commercial District titled Impressions
Sports Bar and Grill Short Form PCD, located at 5201 Asher Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas;
amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes.
Planning Commission: I aye, 8 nays, 1 absent, I open position. Staff recommends denial.
Synopsis: The applicant is appealing the Planning Commission's recommendation of denial of
this request. The request includes a rezoning of the site from I -2, Light Industrial to PCD to
allow the business, a private club, to continue to operate. No physical changes are proposed for
the site.
The consent agenda, including Items M -1, M -2, M -3, and M -4, was read.
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1— 6)
1. MOTION - To approve minutes of the Board of Directors Meetings: Reconvened Meetings:
June 26, 2007.
2. MOTION - Z -8248 — To set the date of public hearing for October 16, 2007, on an appeal of
the Planning Commission's denial of a conditional use permit to allow a multi - sectional
manufactured home at 4310 Garrison Road. Planning Commission: 4 ayes, 4 nays, 2 absent, 1
open position. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicants are appealing the
Planning Commission's denial of a conditional use permit to allow placement of a multi -
sectional manufactured home on the R -2 zoned property located at 4310 Garrison Road.
3. RESOLUTION 12,583 - To approve appointment of Carolyn Polite to serve the remaining
term of Wilma Swinney as Resident Commissioner to the Little Rock Housing Authority Board
of Commissioners. (Wilma Swinney's term: 04 -16 -02 - 10- 01 -09; serving 2nd term).
4. RESOLUTION 12,584 - To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Bell
Construction Company to provide renovations and replace the HVAC system in the
Administrative Offices at Central Fire Station; and for other purposes. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to enter into a contract with Bell Construction
to renovate a portion of the second floor at Central Fire Station.
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5. RESOLUTION 12,585 - To authorize the City Manager to execute a public agency services
agreement to provide fleet maintenance and repair service for the Little Rock Housing Authority
vehicles and equipment; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The
Little Rock Housing Authority does not own or operate a fleet services facility and is interested
in continuing its contractual relationship with the City for the performance of such services at the
City's Fleet Service Centers.
6. RESOLUTION 12,577 - Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Ward's
Asbestos Removal, Inc., for asbestos abatement and demolition of twenty -eight (28) residential
properties in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The City
of Little Rock condemned twenty -eight (28) residential structures that are in such a condition as
to cause a negative environment impact in residential neighborhoods. Ward's Asbestos Removal
was the low bidder for this contact to raze and remove the structures.
M -1. RESOLUTION 12,578 - To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with
ProFire Equipment, LLC, to purchase firefighting protective coats and pants for the Little Rock
Fire Department. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: To authorize the City Manager to
enter into a contract with ProFire Equipment, LLC, to purchase firefighting protective coats and
pants for the Little Rock Fire Department.
M -2. RESOLUTION 12,579 - To award a contract to Harris Construction Management, for the
2007 Sidewalk Replacement Program; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Harris Construction
Management for the 2007 Sidewalk Replacement Program providing for concrete sidewalk
repairs City -wide.
M -3. RESOLUTION 12,580 - Authorizing the City Manager to renew the policy for property
insurance with Traveler's Insurance Company for a twelve (12) month period effective October
1, 2007. Synopsis: The incumbent provider of property insurance has proposed renewal of that
coverage at a reduced premium rate.
M -4. RESOLUTION 12,581 - To repeal Resolution No. 12,576 to authorize the City Manager
to enter into a lease to purchase agreement with Jerry Pate Turf and Irrigation and Baystone
Financial Group for golf course maintenance equipment; and for other purposes. Synopsis:
Repeal of Resolution No. 12,576 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a three (3) - year
lease to purchase contract with Jerry Pate Turf and Irrigation and Baystone Financial Group for
golf turf maintenance equipment in the amount of $307,159.20.
A motion was made by Director Adcock, seconded by Director Cazort, to adopt the Consent
Agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, being two- thirds in
number, the Consent Agenda (Items 1 -6, M -1, M -2, M -3, M -4, M -5, and M -6) were
adopted. Directors Richardson and Vice Mayor Hurst were absent.
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS
Speaker: Pam Noble
Topic: Demolition if 1018 Margie Circle
Speaker: Luke Skrable
Topic: Dissatisfaction of level of services in Southwest Little Rock; Lack of action with
the A &P Commission
Speaker: Jane Harrison
Topic: Dissatisfaction of level of services in Southwest Little Rock
Citizen communications were suspended for the reading of the grouped items.
GROUPED ITEMS (Items 7 —It)
7. ORDINANCE 19,831 - Z -8246 - Reclassification of property located at 9601 Interstate 30 in
the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; from C -3 to I -1; amending the Official Zoning Map of the
City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 9 ayes, o nays, 1
absent, I open position. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The owner of the 0.47 acre
property located at 9601 Interstate 30 is requesting that the zoning be reclassified from C -3 to I-
1.
8. ORDINANCE - Deferred to Nov. 20, 2007 - Z -8249 — Reclassification of property located
on the north side of Lawson Road, east of 15500 Lawson Road in the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas, from R -2 to I -1; amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 9 ayes, 0 nays, I absent, I open
position. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The owners of the 7.69 acre property located
along the north side of Lawson Road, east of 15500 Lawson Road are requesting that the zoning
be reclassified from R -2 to I -1.
9. ORDINANCE 19,832 - LU- 07 -17 -01 — To amend the Land Use Plan in the Crystal Valley
Planning District at the 7600 Block of Stagecoach Road. Planning Commission: 8 ayes, I nay,
and 1 absent, 1 open position. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Land Use Plan
amendments in the Crystal Valley Planning District from Mixed Use to Commercial for future
development.
10. ORDINANCE 19,833 - Z- 6064 -A — Reclassification of property located at 7600/7610
Stagecoach Road in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, from R -2 and 0-1 to C -3; amending the
Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning
Commission: 9 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent, I open position. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
The owner of the 4.25 acre property located at 7600/7610 Stagecoach Road is requesting that the
Zoning be reclassified from R -2 and O -1, to C -3.
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11. ORDINANCE 19,834 - Z -8243 - Approving a Planned Zoning Development and
establishing a Planned Residential District titled Pittman Short-Form PD -R located on the
northwest corner of 24`h and Ringo Streets, Little Rock, Arkansas; amending the Official Zoning
Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 7
ayes, 0 nays, 3 absent, I open position. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is
seeking a rezoning from R -4 to PD -R to allow the existing duplex and single - family home to be
contained on separate lots.
The grouped items consisting of Items 7, 9 -11, M -5 and M -6 were read the first time. A motion
was made by Director Keck, seconded by Director Adcock, to suspend the rules and place the
ordinances on second reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, being
two - thirds in number, the rules were suspended and the ordinances were read the second time. A
motion was made by Director Adcock, seconded by Director Keck, to suspend the rules and
place the ordinances on third reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present,
being two - thirds in number, the rules were suspended and the ordinances were read the third
time. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, being two thirds in number the
ordinances were passed (Items 7, 9 -11, M -5 and M -6). An emergency clause was passed for
items M -5 and M -6. Director Richardson and Vice Mayor Hurst were absent.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Items 12 —15)
The public hearing for Item 12 was opened. There being no speakers in favor or opposition of
the item (Item 12) the public hearing was closed. The public hearing for Item 14 was opened.
There being no speakers in favor or opposition of the item (Item 14) the public hearing was
closed.
12. PUBLIC HEARING & ORDINANCE 19,835 - G -23 -389,— To abandon a public right -of-
way located in Block 9, Watt Worthern's Addition. Planning Commission: 10 ayes, 0 nays, I
open position. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting the
abandonment of a portion of an improved twenty (20) foot alley located in Block 9, Wat
Worthern's Addition, retaining the alley as utility and drainage easements.
13. PUBLIC HEARING & ORDINANCE — Withdrawn by applicant. - Z- 7596 -B Approving
a Planned Zoning Development and establishing a Planned Commercial District titled
Impressions Sports Bar and Grill Short Form PCD, located at 5201 Asher Avenue, Little Rock,
Arkansas; amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other
purposes. Planning Commission: 1 aye, 8 nays, I absent, I open position. Staff recommends
denial. Synopsis: The applicant is appealing the Planning Commission's recommendation of
denial of this request. The request includes a rezoning of the site from I -2, Light Industrial to
PCD to allow the business, a private club, to continue to operate. No physical changes are
proposed for the site.
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14. PUBLIC HEARING & ORDINANCE 19,836 - G -24 -017 - To abandon two (2) utility
easements located within Lots 22 and 23, Spring Valley Manor Subdivision; located at #1 Vista
Drive. Planning Commission: No vote held. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The owner
of the property located at #1 Vista Drive is requesting the abandonment of two (2) utility
easements located with the property.
15. PUBLIC HEARING & RESOLUTION - Deferred to October 16, 2007 "Z -8225 — To
rescind the Planning Commission's action in approving a Special Use Permit to allow a day care
family home at 6724 Carolina Drive. Planning Commission: 6 ayes, 3 nays, I absent, I open
position. Staff recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. Synopsis: John B. Honea is
appealing the Planning Commission's action in approving a Special Use Permit to allow a day
care family home on the R -2 zoned property at 6724 Carolina Drive.
The items (12 and 14) were read the first time. A motion was made by Director Keck, seconded
by Director Adcock, to suspend the rules and place the ordinances on second reading. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, being two - thirds in number, the rules were
suspended and the ordinances were read the second time. A motion was made by Director Keck,
seconded by Director Adcock, to suspend the rules and place the ordinances on third reading. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, being two - thirds in number, the rules were
suspended and the ordinances were read the third time. By unanimous voice vote of the Board
Members present, being two thirds in number the ordinances were passed (Items 12 and 14).
Director Richardson and Vice Mayor Hurst were absent.
Item 15 was deferred by request of the applicant because he wanted it to be heard when there
were more members of the Board present.
OTHER BUSINESS: (Items 16 —18)
16. ORDINANCE - Deferred to Oct. 16, 2007 - Providing for compliance with Ark. Code Ann.
14 -47 -137 by the Little Rock Advertising and Promotions Commission. Synopsis: The
ordinance delineates the special circumstances under which members of the Little Rock
Advertising and Promotion Commission would be permitted to do business with the
Commission.
17. ORDINANCE - Deferred indefinitely - To amend 2- 330 -12 — 2- 330 -14 of the Little Rock
Code regarding the composition, powers, and duties of the Little Rock Commission on Children,
Youth and Families; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: To amend
2- 330 -12 — 2- 330 -14 of the Little Rock Code regarding the composition, powers, and duties of
the Little Rock Commission on Children, Youth and Families.
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OTHER BUSINESS
18. DISCUSSION - Tabled to Oct. 16, 2007 - To authorize the City Attorney to take legal
action against Pulaski County, Arkansas, and any necessary County officials, to require that they
accept all prisoners presented for incarceration at the Pulaski County Regional Detention Facility
unless, and until, a court or competent jurisdiction has declared it constitutional to do so; and for
other purposes. (Tabled from the September 18, 2007 Board of Directors Meeting).
Mayor Stodola and Bruce Moore, City Manager, gave updates on the Pulaski County Detention
Center situation and the jail space at Faulkner County. There was a motion by Director Adcock,
seconded by Director Cazort, to table Item 18 to the next meeting.
Citizen communications resumed.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS
Speaker: Annie Abrams
Topic: Unity in the Community Time Capsule for 2057
Speaker: Dennis Burrow
Topic: Comments on racial issues in the City of Little Rock
Speaker: Carla Coleman
Topic: Dissatisfaction of level of services in Southwest Little Rock
BOARD REPORT/REQUESTS
Bruce Moore, City Manager, gave a brief report on the booting and towing efforts.
A motion was made by Director Cazort, seconded by Director Fortson to adjourn the meeting.
By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, the meeting was adjourned at 7:41 PM.
ATTEST:
a cy Woo C
City Clerk
APPROVED:
Mark Stodola
Mayor