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Board of Directors Room
City Hall - 500 W. Markham
Little Rock, Arkansas
November 2, 1993 - 6:00 P.M.
The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas
met in regular session with Mayor Jim Dailey presiding. City
Clerk Robbie Hancock called the roll with the following Directors
present: Directors Priest, Roy, Sharp, Lewellen, Mason, and
Adcock - total 6; Absent - None.
With a quorum present, Mayor Dailey declared the Board of
Directors in session and the proceedings are recorded as follows.
The Invocation was given by Mayor Dailey, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance.
There was a briefing on the police overtime evaluation by
Mr. Hugh Earnest, Arkansas Institute of Government at the
University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR). Little Rock Police
Chief Louie Caudell responded to questions from the Board of
Directors. (Note: See Minutes of July 20, 1993 [page 6] and
Resolution No. 8,906 adopted July 28, 1993, regarding use of
overtime for police officers during summer high crime period.)
Before consideration was given to the Consent Agenda, there
was a motion by Director Priest, seconded by Director Mason, to
remove item (d) from the Consent Agenda and bring it back for
future discussion after further staff review. The motion was
unanimously adopted by the Board Members present. Therefore, no
action was taken on the proposed Resolution entitled: "A
RESOLUTION TO CLOSE A PORTION OF UNDEDICATED RIGHT -OF -WAY OF
ARCHWOOD DRIVE LOCATED WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF BOYLE PARR; AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES." However, the Board of Directors did listen
to comments by 11 citizens that were present who wished to
address the Board of Directors regarding the proposal to close a
portion of Archwood Drive. Speaking against the closing were Ms.
Carolyn Heitman, Ms. Ann Bryan, Mr. Rocky Herman, and Mr. Michael
Booker. Speaking in support of the closing were Mr. Carl
Scheibner, Mr. Kenneth E. Oberste, Mr. Bob Dunaway, Mr. Kenneth
Olson, Mr. Bill Troxell, Mr. Ken Wold, and Mr. Albert Grauer.
Most of those speaking in support of the closing were residents
of Archwood Drive and cited drive -by shootings and speeding
vehicles as the reason they were urging the Board to close
Archwood Drive. Following the lengthy discussion, Mayor Dailey
asked staff to notify the speakers when Archwood Drive is placed
on the Agenda for further consideration. (Director Sharp
referred to the report of speeding school buses on Archwood Drive
and asked that the School District be notified.)
The Consent Agenda was then presented, consisting of the
following items:
(a) Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Directors
regular meeting held August 17, 1993, and the special meeting
held September 1, 1993.
(b) The Comparative Statement of Income Account of the
Little Rock Municipal Water Works for the month of September,
1993.
(c) Resolution No. 9,026, entitled:
A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
REGULATIONS WHICH ALLOW LOCAL REGULATION OF BASIC CABLE
TELEVISION RATES.
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(d) Removed from Agenda - see above discussion regarding
Archwood Drive.
(e) Resolution No. 9,027, with the title being:
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF CDBG FUNDS IN
THE AMOUNT OF $24,363 FROM THE 18TH YEAR CENTRAL HIGH CHEER
PROGRAM, AND $50,000 FROM THE CDBG UNENCUMBERED FUND BALANCE TO
THE 18TH YEAR CDBG PROJECT TO IMPROVE STREET AND STORM DRAINAGE
FACILITIES ON GILLAM PARK ROAD; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH TOWNSHIP BUILDERS, INC. FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE GILLAM PARK ROAD PROJECT. (Not to exceed
$255,000.)
(f) Resolution No. 9,028, described as:
A RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE RADIO PURCHASE CONTRACT WITH
MOTOROLA FOR EQUIPMENT PRICING ACCORDING TO THE CURRENT CONSUMERS
PRICE INDEX FOR ONE YEAR, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 1993.
(g) Resolution No. 9,029, entitled:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF FOUR RAILROAD FLAT
CARS TO PULASKI COUNTY. ($14,000)
(h) Resolution No. 9,030, with the title being:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT WITH STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY TO PROVIDE LIFE
INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CITY OF LITTLE ROCK EMPLOYEES FOR A 12-
MONTH PERIOD EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1994.
(i) Resolution No. 9,031, described as:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO RENEW THE
CONTRACT WITH DELTA DENTAL PLAN OF ARKANSAS TO PROVIDE DENTAL
INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CITY OF LITTLE ROCK EMPLOYEES FOR A TWELVE
MONTH PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1994.
(j) Resolution No. 9,032, entitled:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO
A CONTRACT WITH L.E.G. ENTERPRISES, INC. TO INSTALL A TRAFFIC
SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF MARA LYNN ROAD AND BOWMAN ROAD; AND
TO INSTALL SOLAR POWERED SCHOOL FLASHERS AT GEORGE WASHINGTON
CARVER ELEMENTARY, ROCKEFELLER MAGNET ELEMENTARY AND PULASKI
ACADEMY.
(k) Resolution No. 9,033 was added to the Consent Agenda at
the request of Director Priest, with the title being:
A RESOLUTION SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE
PETITION TO VACATE AND CLOSE A PORTION OF VOGLER STREET LYING
GENERALLY BETWEEN WEST 12TH STREET AND ROCK CREEK ABUTTING HOCOTT
HOMES SITES SUBDIVISION AND COX'S SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS. (November 16, 1993.)
(Director Roy was excused at 6:55 P.M.)
Upon motion by Director Priest, seconded by Director Lewellen,
which was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board Members present,
the Consent Agenda was dispensed with as follows: (a) The
Minutes of the Board of Directors regular meeting held August 17,
1993, and the special meeting held September 1, 1993, were
approved as written and distributed to members of the Board of
Directors; (b) The Comparative Statement of Income Account of
the Little Rock Municipal Water Works for the month of September,
1993, was received and filed; and (c, e, f, g, h, i, j and k)
Resolutions No. 9,026, 9027, 9,028, 9,029, 9,030, 9,031, 9,032,
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and 9,033 were read in full and adopted by unanimous voice vote
of the Board Members present. (Note: Item (d) was removed from
Consent Agenda - see discussion above.)
At the time allotted to Citizen Communications, Mr. Rocky
Herman (John Barrow Neighborhood Association) asked the Board of
Directors to install traffic signals at the intersection of John
Barrow Road and Tanya Drive and at Western Hills and Asher
Avenue. Director Adcock referred to a memorandum she had
received from Staff regarding the traffic signal at John Barrow
and Tanya Drive, stating staff does not recommend a traffic light
at that location. Mayor Dailey asked Staff to make
recommendations on how to deal with the problem at both
locations.
(Director Roy re- enrolled at 7:05 P.M.)
There was a thirty minute discussion regarding various
options related to the sales tax election scheduled for December
14, 1993. Directors Priest, Lewellen, Mason and Roy stated they
were supportive of the FUTURE - Little Rock proposal and would vote
to leave the two issues on the ballot as proposed. (See
Ordinances No. 16,496 and 16,497, passed September 29, 1993,
which levied a one -half cent sales tax for operating purposes and
a one cent sales tax for capital improvements.) Director Sharp
stated he had a planned presentation, but since four Directors
has already spoken in support of the FUTURE- Little Rock proposal,
he would not present his proposal. Mr. Barry Haas, 3900 Doral
Drive, spoke in opposition to the sales tax proposal, stating if
the Board elects to leave the arena issue on the ballot, it would
appear the Board is totally out of touch with the citizens, since
the voters defeated the arena issue two years ago (referring to
Project 2000). Mr. Richard Brittain, 503 E. 6th St. #309, spoke
in support of leaving the sales tax issues for the voters to
decide. Mr. Michael Keck, 13219 Laurel Oaks Drive, spoke in
support of the sales tax proposal, stating it would be a travesty
not to give the voters the opportunity to vote. Ms. Phyllis
Henderson, representing ACORN, spoke in opposition to the one
cent tax and requested a copy of Director Sharp's proposal. She
stated that there are priorities, meaning the safety of the
people, more police officers, drug programs, etc.; that ACORN is
supportive of more police officers and will look seriously at the
one -half cent tax proposal. Director Priest said she was pleased
the Board is going ahead with what FUTURE - Little Rock proposed,
stating citizens can participate and can make a difference.
Director Sharp urged the Board to get its priorities in order,
referring to basic services. Mayor Dailey stated he was
interested in splitting the two issues and delaying the one cent
tax proposal, but would work to see that citizens are informed
about the issues on the ballot for the December 14, 1993, special
election. Director Adcock said she also had a proposal that she
would not present, and urged members of the FUTURE- Little Rock
Steering Committee and the Board of Directors to get out and
inform the citizens so voters would be knowledgeable of the tax
package.
(Director Sharp was excused at 7:20 o'clock P.M.)
Director Mason asked
Resolution in support of
Therefore, Resolution No.
being:
fellow Board Members to adopt a
the FUTURE- Little Rock proposal.
9,034 was presented, with the title
A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO ENDORSE A ONE -HALF CENT CITY SALES
TAX TO RAISE FUNDS THAT WILL ASSIST IN PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAMS AND
OTHER MUNICIPAL PURPOSES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;
and there was a full reading of the Resolution. Director Mason
moved for the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was
seconded by Director Priest, and adopted by the following vote:
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Ayes - Mayor Dailey, Directors Priest, Roy, Lewellen, and Mason -
total 5; Noes - Director Adcock - total 1; Absent - Director
Sharp - total 1. Whereupon, the Resolution was adopted.
(Director Sharp was re- enrolled at 7:25 P.M.)
A public hearing had been scheduled for this time and place
to consider the zoning appeal filed by Attorney Mark Spradley on
behalf of Mr. and Mrs. George N. Plastiras of 545 Valley Club
Circle. Mr. and Mrs. Plastiras were appealing the Planning
Commission's site plan approval of offices and classroom building _
for Fellowship Bible Church, located at 12201 Hinson Road
(southwest corner of Napa Valley and Hinson). Mayor Dailey
declared the public hearing open. Mr. William L. Casey, 539
Valley Club Circle, spoke in opposition to the site plan for
Fellowship Bible Church. However, he stated he really did not
object to the construction of classrooms as long as the buildings
were only one story. Mr. George Plastiras spoke in opposition to
the site plan, expressing concerns about the traffic. He stated
the plan provides for 360 parking spaces and asked the City to
give consideration to the traffic that would be created for 360
parking spaces. He also objected to any buildings being more
than one story. Mr. Randy Frazier, the attorney representing
Fellowship Bible Church, explained the plan for the proposed
development, stating the issue before the Board of Directors is
the site plan only. He referred to the City Code, stating that
unlike rezoning and conditional use permits, the City Code sets
forth the criteria for site plan review and that the Fellowship
Bible Church has met those standards. He concluded by stating
the 110-2" zoning allows a building height up to 45 feet and the
proposal does not include anything near 45 feet in height. Mr.
Jim Lawson, Director of Neighborhoods and Planning, stated that
Staff and the Planning Commission have no problem with the site
plan review and do not see a real impact on the area. He said
the Traffic Engineering Division of the Public Works Department
did review the traffic situation. Mayor Dailey declared the —
public hearing closed. Responding to a question by Mayor Dailey,
City Attorney David Stewart said no action is required if the
Board supports the Planning Commission action. Therefore, the
proposed Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION REVERSING THE LITTLE
ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN FOR FELLOWSHIP
BIBLE CHURCH OFFICES AND CLASSROOM BUILDING, LOCATED AT 12201
HINSON ROAD (Z- 4550 -B); AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES" was not
presented.
The next presentation was Ordinance No. 16,518, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING MODIFICATIONS TO A PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT AND PROVIDING FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF A PRD DISTRICT
ENTITLED PARKWAY VILLAGE EXPANSION AMENDED LONG -FORM PRD, LOCATED
AT 14,300 CHENAL PARKWAY IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS,
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 14,274 AND CHAPTER 36, SECTION 36 -176 OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES (Z- 3862 -B);
(Z- 3862 -B - Parkway Village Expansion Amended Long -Form PRD -
14300 Chenal Parkway.)
and the Ordinance was read the first time. There was a motion by
Director Sharp, seconded by Director Priest, to suspend the rules
and place the Ordinance on second reading. The motion was
unanimously adopted by the Board Members present, being seven in
number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of
Directors - elect. There was a second reading of the Ordinance
followed by a motion made and seconded by Directors Priest and
Adcock, respectively, to suspend the rules and place the
Ordinance on third and final reading. The motion received
unanimous adoption by the Board Members present, being seven in
number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of
Directors- elect, and the third and last reading of the Ordinance
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ensued. The Aye and No Vote taken on passage of the Ordinance
received the following response: Ayes - Mayor Dailey, Directors
Adcock, Priest, Roy, Sharp, Lewellen, and Mason - total 7; Noes -
None; Absent - None. Therefore, the Ordinance was declared
PASSED.
Introduced next was Ordinance No. 16,519, described as:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY LAND USE PLAN IN THE PINNACLE
DISTRICT, LOCATED NORTH OF RANCH ROAD AND EAST OF RANCH
BOULEVARD, FROM MULTIFAMILY TO OFFICE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;
and the Ordinance was read the first time. There was a motion by
Director Sharp, seconded by Director Priest, to suspend the rules
and place the Ordinance on second reading. The motion was
unanimously adopted by the Board Members present, being seven in
number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of
Directors - elect. There was a second reading of the Ordinance
followed by a motion made and seconded by Directors Priest and
Adcock, respectively, to suspend the rules and place the
Ordinance on third and final reading. The motion received
unanimous adoption by the Board Members present, being seven in
number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of
Directors - elect, and the third and last reading of the Ordinance
ensued. The Aye and No Vote taken on passage of the Ordinance
received the following response: Ayes - Mayor Dailey, Directors
Adcock, Priest, Roy, Sharp, Lewellen, and Mason - total 7; Noes -
None; Absent - None. Therefore, the Ordinance was declared
PASSED.
Ordinance No. 16,520 was the next presentation, with the
title being:
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND
ESTABLISHING A PLANNED COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT TITLED
-- LEISURE ARTS LONG -FORM PCD (Z- 4343 -C) 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;
(2- 4343 -C - Leisure Arts Long -form PCD located at 5701 Ranch
Drive.)
and the Ordinance was read the first time. There was a motion by
Director Sharp, seconded by Director Priest, to suspend the rules
and place the Ordinance on second reading. The motion was
unanimously adopted by the Board Members present, being seven in
number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of
Directors - elect. There was a second reading of the Ordinance
followed by a motion made and seconded by Directors Priest and
Adcock, respectively, to suspend the rules and place the
Ordinance on third and final reading. The motion received
unanimous adoption by the Board Members present, being seven in
number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of
Directors - elect, and the third and last reading of the Ordinance
ensued. The Aye and No Vote taken on passage of the Ordinance
received the following response: Ayes - Mayor Dailey, Directors
Adcock, Priest, Roy, Sharp, Lewellen, and Mason - total 7; Noes -
None; Absent - None. Therefore, the Ordinance was declared
PASSED.
A public hearing had been scheduled for this time and place
by Resolution No. 9,020, adopted October 19, 1993, on the
petition filed by White - Daters and Associates, agent for C. L.
Settles, to vacate and close a portion of Wright Avenue lying
adjacent to Lot 12, Block 25, Wright's Addition. Notice of
public hearing was duly published on October 26, 1993, and
November 2, 1993. The proposal received approval of the Planning
Commission. Attached to the petition was a certified copy of the
plat on file in the Pulaski County Clerk's Office and a letter
from Beach Abstract & Guaranty Company, listing the last apparent
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owners of record to abutting property. Mayor Dailey declared the
public hearing open. With no one present who wished to speak in
opposition to the proposed closing, Mayor Dailey declared the
public hearing closed, and Ordinance No. 16,521 was presented,
with the title being:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND CLOSING A PORTION OF WRIGHT AVENUE
RUNNING 150 FT. WEST OF THE WEST RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF CHESTER
STREET LYING ADJACENT TO LOT 12, BLOCK 25, WRIGHT'S ADDITION TO
THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS;
and after a first reading of the Ordinance, there was a motion by
Director Priest, seconded by Director Mason, to suspend the rules
and place the Ordinance on second reading. The motion was
unanimously adopted by the Board Members present, being seven in
number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of
Directors - elect. There was a second reading of the Ordinance
followed by a subsequent motion made and seconded by Directors
Priest and Adcock, respectively, to further suspend the rules and
place the Ordinance on third and final reading. The motion
received unanimous adoption by the Board Members present, being
seven in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the
Board of Directors - elect, and the third and last reading of the
Ordinance ensued. An Aye and No Vote was taken on the question,
Shall the Ordinance Pass, with the results recorded as follows:
Ayes - Mayor Dailey, Directors Adcock, Priest, Roy, Sharp,
Lewellen, and Mason - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None.
Therefore, the Ordinance was declared PASSED.
Added to the Agenda in connection with the closing of Wright
Avenue was Resolution No. 9,035, described as:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF EXCESS STREET
RIGHT -OF -WAY TO FIRST COMMERCIAL BANK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
(Wright Avenue and 17th Street described as: Part of Lots 9, 10,
and 11, Block 274 Fulk's Subdivision of Centennial Addition to
the City of Little Rock, and that portion of Wright Avenue
adjacent to the North lot line of Lot 12 of Block 25, Wright's
Addition.)
and the Resolution was read in full. There was a motion by
Director Mason, seconded by Director Lewellen, to adopt the
Resolution and the Resolution was unanimously adopted by the
Board Members present.
Appearing as Item 6 on the Agenda was a proposed Resolution
entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT
BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A DOZER FOR THE
STREET DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT." Mayor Dailey
announced that the Resolution had been removed from the Agenda;
therefore, no action was taken.
Consideration was then given to Ordinance No. 16,522,
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 28 -46 OF THE 1988 LITTLE ROCK
CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, PROVIDING FOR A SCHEDULE OF GARBAGE
COLLECTION FEES AS SET OUT THEREIN; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES;
(Reduced fees from $13.75 to $13.25 for residential; For
commercial properties - reduced minimum fee from $24.25 to
$23.50.)
with the Ordinance being read the first time. The rules were
then suspended to allow for the second reading by motion from
Director Lewellen, seconded by Director Priest, and by unanimous
vote of the Board Members present, being seven in number and two -
thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect.
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Upon second reading of the Ordinance, there was a subsequent
motion made by Director Lewellen, seconded by Director Mason,
that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third
and final reading. The motion was unanimously adopted by the
Board Members present, being seven in number and two - thirds or
more of the members of the Board of Directors - elect; whereupon,
the Ordinance was then read the third and last time. An Aye and
No Vote taken on passage of the Ordinance which resulted as
herein recorded: Ayes - Mayor Dailey, Directors Adcock, Priest,
Roy, Sharp, Lewellen, and Mason - total 7; Noes - None; Absent -
None.
The Emergency Clause contained in Section 3 of the foregoing
Ordinance was then read and adopted by the following roll call
vote: Ayes - Mayor Dailey, Directors Adcock, Priest, Roy, Sharp,
Lewellen, and Mason - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None.
Therefore, the Ordinance, together with the Emergency Section,
was declared PASSED.
The next presentation was Ordinance No. 16,523, with the
title being:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LITTLE ROCK CODE OF ORDINANCES TO
REVISE LANDFILL RATES FOR COMPACTED AND NONCOMPACTED SOLID WASTE;
FOR OTHER PURPOSES; AND CREATING AN EMERGENCY.
(Compacted cubic yard - $5.40 with a minimum $10.00 dumping fee;
Non - compacted cubic yard - $5.15 with a minimum $10.00 dumping
fee; Tree stumps - $5.40 cubic yard with a minimum $25.00;
Asbestos - $25.00 cubic yard with a minimum $50.00.)
Mr. Mike Batie, Director of Public Works, explained the fees for
dumping solid waste at the new landfill, stating they are
competitive with other landfill rates in the area. In response
to a question by Director Priest, Mr. Batie said anyone can use
the landfill, but only Little Rock residents can use the landfill
free on Wednesdays by showing driver's license and water bill.
Director Roy asked that other entities be notified of the rates
for the new landfill. Mr. Batie stated that his staff had worked
closely with Mr. Ron Copeland, Director of the Pulaski County
Regional Solid Waste Management District. Mr. Batie concluded by
saying the rates would be reviewed at the end of a year as
recommended by R. W. Beck, and a report provided to the Board of
Directors. Following the lengthy discussion, the Ordinance was
read the first time. There was motion by Director Priest,
seconded by Director Sharp, that the rules be suspended and the
Ordinance be placed on second reading. The motion was adopted by
unanimous vote of the Board Members present, being seven in
number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of
Directors - elect, and a second reading of the Ordinance ensued. A
motion was then made for further suspension of the rules to
provide for the third and last reading of the Ordinance, with the
motion being made by Director Sharp, seconded by Director Priest,
and unanimously adopted by the Board Members 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 there was an Aye and No Vote taken on the question, Shall the
Ordinance Pass, with the results recorded as follows: Ayes -
Mayor Dailey, Directors Adcock, Priest, Roy, Sharp, Lewellen, and
Mason - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None.
The Emergency Clause contained in Section 2 of the foregoing
Ordinance was then read and adopted by the following roll call
vote: Ayes - Mayor Dailey, Directors Adcock, Priest, Roy, Sharp,
Lewellen, and Mason - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None.
Therefore, the Ordinance, together with the Emergency section,
was declared PASSED.
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Appearing on the Agenda as Item 9 was a proposed Resolution
entitled: "A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A POLICY SUPPORTING QUALITY
GROWTH IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO.
7,983; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES." Director Roy presented a
substitute Resolution No. 9,036, entitled:
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING FORMATION OF A REGIONAL COMMITTEE
AND AUTHORIZING A STUDY TO DEVELOP A REGIONAL GROWTH POLICY PLAN
AND WATER SERVICES PLAN; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;
Director Roy explained his proposal to direct the City Manager to
set up a committee to do a study of water in the area so the
Board could assess how valuable regionalization of water would
be. His Resolution addressed membership, issues, and plan.
Director Priest stated she was prepared to offer an amendment to
Director Roy's original Resolution that would authorize an
Interlocal Agreement for quality regional growth and a consistent
water services plan. She distributed copies of her proposed
amendment. Mr. Don Morrow, Manager of Little Rock Municipal
Water Works, stated he was not prepared to respond to questions
regarding cost and financing of Director Roy's proposal since he
had just received the proposal. After further discussion, there
was a motion by Director Lewellen to adopt the (substitute)
Resolution as proposed by Director Roy. The motion was seconded
by Director Mason and unanimously adopted by the Board Members
present. Therefore, the Resolution was adopted.
Director Adcock asked City Manager Charles Nickerson to
report on the curfew information she had requested. Mr.
Nickerson responded that staff is compiling a notebook of
information for Board Members that would include a section
dealing with legal issues from the City Attorney's office, the
Dallas case that has been decided but is on appeal, specifics
from other ordinances within the State of Arkansas, a report from
Police Chief Caudell, and some recommendations, etc.
Added to the Agenda was Ordinance No. 16,524, with the title
being:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 16,331 (THE 1993 BUDGET
ORDINANCE) APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR RENOVATION OF AND EQUIPMENT
FOR THE CITY BOARD ROOM; DECLARING AST EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES;
(On November 16, 1993, the citizens of the City of Little Rock
will elect four additional City Directors, requiring substantial
renovation and remodeling to the Board Room; and expanded and
improved communications equipment is also desired to improve the
operations of City government and communications with citizens.)
and said Ordinance was read the first time. The rules were then
suspended and the Ordinance placed on second reading by a motion
from Director Mason and seconded by Director Adcock, which was
unanimously adopted by the Board Members present, being seven in
number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of
Directors - elect. Upon second reading of the Ordinance, there was
a subsequent motion by Director Priest that the rules again be
suspended and the Ordinance be placed on third and final reading.
Director Adcock seconded the motion which was adopted by
unanimous vote of the Board Members present, being seven in
number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of
Directors- elect. A third and last reading of the Ordinance
ensued, followed by an Aye and No Vote taken on passage of the
Ordinance, with the results recorded as follows: Ayes - Mayor
Dailey, Directors Adcock, Priest, Roy, Sharp, Lewellen, and Mason
- total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None.
The Emergency Clause contained in Section 4 of the foregoing
Ordinance was then read and adopted by the following roll call
vote: Ayes - Mayor Dailey, Directors Adcock, Priest, Roy, Sharp,
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Lewellen, and Mason - total 7; Noes - None; Absent - None.
Therefore, the Ordinance, together with the Emergency Section,
was declared PASSED.
At 8:50 o'clock P.M. Mayor Dailey announced that the Board
of Directors would recess to executive session in the Board's
Conference Room, for the purpose of considering appointments to
various Boards and Commissions.
When the Board of Directors reconvened at 9:08 o'clock P.M.
from executive session, Mayor Dailey presided and the following
Director were present: Directors Priest, Roy, Sharp, Lewellen,
Mason, and Adcock- total 6; Absent - None.
Resolution No. 9,037 was presented, entitled:
A RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO BOARD
OF ADJUSTMENT, BOARD OF ELECTRICAL CODE APPEALS, CITY BEAUTIFUL
COMMISSION, LITTLE ROCK HOUSING AUTHORITY, LITTLE ROCK PLANNING
COMMISSION, AND THE WATER COMMISSION;
(Board of Adjustment - Rebecca Finney appointed; Electrical Code
Appeals - Lonnie Buie, Jr. and Brode Morgan reappointed; City
Beautiful Commission - William Steve Cato and Jo Marva Rancifer
reappointed and Lin Blair appointed; Housing Authority - Carolyn
Witherspoon reappointed; Planning Commission - Ramsey Ball, Diane
Chachere, Bill Putnam reappointed; Water Commission - Jesse
Rancifer appointed.)
with the Resolution being read in its entirety. A motion was
made by Director Priest, and seconded by Director Adcock, that
the Resolution be adopted. The Resolution was adopted by
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present.
There being no further business to be presented, Mayor
Dailey declared the Board of Directors in recess at 9:10 o'clock
P.M. to reconvene at 1:30 o'clock P.M. on Wednesday, November 10,
1993 to consider other appointments to Boards and Commissions and
to evaluate City Manager Tom Carpenter.
ATTEST:
City Clerk Robbie Hancock
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APPROVED:
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yor Jim Daile
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