HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-20-08Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting — Minutes — May 20, 2008
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
May 20, 2008 - 6:00 PM
The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in a regular session with Mayor
Mark Stodola presiding. Nancy Wood, City Clerk, called the roll with the following Directors
present: Hendrix, Keck, Cazort, Wyrick, Fortson, Adcock, Wright, Richardson, Kumpuris, Vice
Mayor Hurst and Mayor Stodola. Director Cazort gave the invocation which was followed by
the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Stodola asked the Board to consider the listed modifications:
DEFERRAL:
20. ORDINANCE: Authorizing issuance of one or more series of promissory notes to provide
short -term financing under Amendment Number 78 to the Arkansas Constitution for the
acquisition, construction, and installation of real and tangible personal property; providing for
the payment of the principal of and interest on the notes; prescribing other matters pertaining
thereto; and declaring an emergency.
ADDITION:
M -1. ORDINANCE NO. 19973 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Motorola, Inc. in an amount of $186,996.24 as a sole source vendor for software upgrades to
existing out of service public safety radios, for use during significant disaster incidents or special
events. Staff recommends approval.
A motion was made by Director Keck, seconded by Director Cazort to defer Item 20 and to add
Item M -1 to the agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, being two -
thirds in number the modifications were made to the agenda.
The Consent Agenda consisted of Items 1 -13.
1. MOTION - To approve minutes of the regular Board of Directors Meeting of April 15, 2008,
and the Reconvened Meeting of April 22, 2008.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 12,691 - To appoint successor commissioners to fill vacancies on the
Board of Commissioners of the Riverdale Harbour Municipal Property Owners
Improvement District of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas. Synopsis: Appointments include: Jack
East; Bill Brierley; and Mike Meyers.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 12, 692 - Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an annual contract
with Looney Tire Service, Inc., as the vendor meeting specifications. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Truck Tire Re- Treading Services (Bid #C08015) authorizing the City Manager to enter into an
annual contract with Looney Tire Service, Inc., as the vendor meeting specifications. The contract is
estimated annually at $60,000.
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4. RESOLUTION NO. 129693 - G -25 -198 - To rename Champlin Drive to Kirk Road.
Planning Commission: 11 ayes, 0 nays. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Whisenhunt
Investments and other area property owners are requesting that the name of Champlin Drive be changed to
Kirk Road.
5.. RESOLUTION NO. 12,694 - G -25 -200 — To rename Bowman Plaza Drive to Colonel
Glenn Plaza Loop. Planning Commission: 11 ayes, 0 nays. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The
abutting property owners are requesting that the name of Bowman Plaza be changed to Colonel Glenn Plaza
Loop.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 12,695 - To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Premier Fitness for the purchase of exercise equipment to be installed at all of the City's fire
stations. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The Little Rock Fire Department is requesting approval to
authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Premier Fitness in the amount of $164,625 for the
purchase of exercise equipment to be installed at all of the City's fire stations.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 12,696 - To authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Cranford Construction Company, for asphalt resurfacing within the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement
with the low bidder, Cranford Construction Company for asphalt resurfacing within the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas in 2008. The two street segments to be resurfaced are Markham Street from John Barrow Road to
Ellis Drive and Markham Street from Interstate 430 to Natural Resources Drive. Contract amount is
$1379524.20 ($124,022 plus 10% contingency).
8. RESOLUTION NO. 12,697 - To increase the maximum amount of the construction
engineering services contract for Carter Burgess, Inc. for Mabelvale Cutoff (Chicot Road to
Fairwood Road) Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department Job Number 060969
(LR)(S) F.A.P. STUP- 9253(32). Synopsis: Resolution to authorize additional funding for Carter
Burgess for construction of improvements to Mabelvale Cutoff (Chicot Road to Fairwood Road) Arkansas
Highway and Transportation Department Job Number 060969.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 12,698 - To increase the amount of construction contract for Township
Builders, Inc., for Mabelvale Cutoff (Chicot Road to Fairwood Road) Arkansas Highway
Department Job No. 060969, (LR) (S) F.A.P. STPU- 9253(32). Synopsis: To authorize additional
funding for Township Builders, Inc., for construction improvements to Mabelvale Cutoff.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 12,699 - Awarding a contract to Township Builders, Inc., for
construction of Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department Job Number 061211, Forest
Park Elementary School (Little Rock) Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Project. Synopsis:
Authorizes the City Manager to approve contracts and agreements with Township Builders, Inc., for
construction of the Forest Park Elementary School Neighborhood Sidewalk Project under the Arkansas Safe
Routes to School Grant Program.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 12,700 - To set the date of public hearing for June 3, 2008, on the
petition to form the City of Little Rock Municipal Property Owners' Multipurpose
Improvement District No. 706 -08 (Longleaf Recreation District Project); and for other
purposes.
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12. RESOLUTION NO. 12,701 - To authorize the City's use of biodiesel fuel blends when
financially feasible. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City's use of
biodiesel fuel blends when financially feasible.
13. RESOLUTION NO. 12,702 - To approve the use of 2006 HOME Funds; and for other
purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Award $65,000 in HOME Funds to Habitat for
Humanity for a "City Build" project located at 3216 Lamar.
Mayor Stodola asked for the reading of the Consent Agenda consisting of Items 1-13. The
Consent Agenda was read. 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 was adopted.
The Grouped Items consisted of Items 14 -18 and Item M -1.
14. ORDINANCE NO. 19,967 - Z -8320 - Reclassifying property located at the southeast
corner of Mabelvale Cut -Off and Chicot Road, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, from R -2
to C -3 (with conditions), amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 11 ayes, 0 nays, Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The owner of the 4.29 -acre property located at the southeast corner of Mabelvale Cut -Off and
Chicot Road is requesting that the zoning be reclassified from R -2 to C -3.
15. ORDINANCE NO. 19,968 - Z -8321 - Reclassifying property located at 18018 Kanis
Road, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, from R -2 to C -3, amending the Official Zoning Map
of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 11 ayes, 0 nays,
Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The owners of the 5.5 -acre property located at 18018 Kanis Road are
requesting that the zoning be reclassified from R -2 to C -3.
16. ORDINANCE NO. 199969 - Z- 4336 -GG - Reclassifying property located primarily within
an area bounded by Maryland Avenue, Daisy Bates Drive, Schiller Street and Martin Luther
King, Jr. Drive from Various Districts to 0-2, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; amending the
Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning
Commission: 11 ayes, 0 nays, Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The owner of thirteen (13) parcels of land located primarily within an area bounded by Maryland
Avenue, Daisy Bates Drive, Schiller Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive is requesting that the zoning be
reclassified from Various Districts to 0-2.
17. ORDINANCE NO. 199970 - Z- 5097 -K — Reclassifying property located along the east side
of Chenoceau Boulevard, south of Highway 10 from R -2 and Multi- Family -12 to Multi- Family-
12 (with conditions), 0-3 and OS. Planning Commission 11 ayes, 0 nays. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The owner of approximately twenty -three 23 acres of property located along the west side of
Chenoceau Boulevard, 1,000 feet -plus, south of Highway 10 is requesting that the zoning be reclassified from
R -2 and Multi- Family -12 to Multi- Family -12 (with conditions), 0-3 and OS.
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18. ORDINANCE NO. 19,971 - To dispense with requirement of competitive selection and
authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Stuck Associates
Architectural Services, for Phase II construction the Little Rock Animal Village; and for other
purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: An ordinance to waive the competitive selection process
required for the purchase of professional services and to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement
with Stuck Architects for architectural services for Phase II of the Animal Village Construction Project in an
amount not to exceed $21,500.
Mayor Stodola called for the first reading to the Grouped Items which consisted of Items 14 -18,
and Item M -1. The ordinances were read the first time. A motion was made by Director
Adcock, seconded by Director Cazort 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 Cazort to suspend the rules and place the ordinances on
third reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present being two - thirds in
umber 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.
The next item for consideration was a Public Hearing.
19. PUBLIC HEARING & ORDINANCE NO. 19,972 - Authorizing the issuance of
Industrial Development Revenue Bonds under the municipalities and counties industrial
revenue bond law for the purpose of securing and developing industry (the particular industrial
project is described in the ordinance); authorizing the sale of the bonds and the approval of a
bond purchase agreement and an amended and restated payment in lieu of taxes agreement in
connection therewith; authorizing the execution and delivery of a trust indenture securing the
bonds; authorizing and prescribing certain matters pertaining to the industrial project, the
acquisition, construction, and equipping thereof, and the financing thereof; authorizing the
execution and delivery of a third amendment to lease agreement relating to the project;
prescribing other matters relating thereto; and declaring an emergency. (Welspun Project)
Staff recommends approval. Mayor Stodola opened the public hearing. There was no one to speak in
opposition; Ms. Jane Dickey, counsel for the applicant, was present. Mayor Stodola closed the
public hearing. The ordinance was read the first time. A motion was made by Director Adcock
seconded by Director Richardson 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. A motion was made by
Director Adcock seconded by Director Richardson 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. By unanimous
voice vote of the Board Members present being two - thirds in number, the ordinance and
emergency clause were passed
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Item 20 was deferred by staff.
20. ORDINANCE (DEFERRED) - Authorizing the issuance of one or more series of
promissory notes to provide short -term financing under Amendment Number 78 to the Arkansas
Constitution for the acquisition, construction, and installation of real and tangible personal
property; providing for the payment of the principal of and interest on the notes; prescribing
other matters pertaining thereto; and declaring an emergency.
Mayor Stodola introduced Boy Scout Troop 59.
A motion was made by Director Cazort, seconded by Director Richardson, to go into executive
session to consider appointments to the City Boards and Commissions. The meeting was
recessed at 6:50 PM for this purpose. The meeting was called back in session by Mayor Stodola
at 7:10 PM. Mr. Bryan Day, Assistant City Manager announced the nominations. Arts and
Culture Commission: Josh Tate, At Large, l st term, Reese Rowland, At Large, 1St term and
Robert Hupp, Cultural Institution Position, 1St term; City Beautiful Commission: Lynn
Mittelstaedt Warren, 3rd term. Community Housing Advisory Board: Robert C. Webb,
Neighborhood Association); Commission on Children Youth and Families: Marla Daggett, 1St
term, Lynn Hamilton, 1St term, Paula Smith, 1St term, and Jana Wiscarver, 1St term; Historic
District Commission: Robert H. Wood, Resident Property Owner, 1St term, Marshall Peters,
reappointed to the Historic District Property Owner Position, 3rd term; Little Rock Parks and
Recreation Commission: Kathy Holt was appointed to an unexpired term left vacant by Kristi
Clark; Racial Cultural Diversity Commission. Spirit Tricky -Rowan reinstated to complete
current term; River Market Design Review Committee: Shannon Jeffery -Light (River Market
Representative), 2nd term. Oakland Cemetery Board: Helen Hronas appointed to an unexpired
term left vacant by Harry Hamner. A motion was made by Director Cazort, seconded by
Director Adcock to accept the nominations and make the appointments; by unanimous voice vote
of the Board Members present, the appointments were made.
21. EXECUTIVE SESSION — 12,703 - To make appointments to the following City of Little
Rock Boards and Commissions; and for other purposes. (May 20, 2008). Synopsis: Little Rock
Arts and Culture Commission, Americans with Disabilities Act Citizen's Grievance Committee, Little Rock
City Beautiful Commission, Little Rock Community Housing Advisory Board, Little Rock Commission on
Children, Youth and Families, Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals, Little Rock Historic District
Commission, Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals, Little Rock Parks and Recreation Commission,
Little Rock Racial and Cultural Diversity Commission, River Market District Design Review Committee.
Citizens Communications was the next consideration on the agenda.
Speaker: Mr. Luke Scrabble
Topic: A & P Follow -Up Questions and the City's Organizational Chart
Director Keck, seconded by Director Cazort, made a motion to recess the meeting to May 27,
2008 at 4:00 PM, at which time they would go into executive session for the annual evaluations
of the City Manager and City Attorney. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present
the meeting was recessed at 7:30 PM.
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ATTEST: APPROVED:
Na cy Wo , CMC Mark Stodola
City Clerk Mayor
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