HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-12-08 - ReconvenedLittle Rock Board of Directors Reconvened Meeting — Minutes — February 12, 2008
MINUTES
BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECONVENED MEETING
February 12, 2008 - 4:00 PM
The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in a reconvened session with
Mayor Mark Stodola presiding. Susan Langley, Administrative Services Manager, called the roll
with the following Directors present: Hendrix, Cazort, Wyrick, Fortson, Adcock, and Mayor
Stodola. Director Kumpuris was not present at the time of roll call, but checked in after the vote
to defer Items 1 and 2. Directors Richardson, Keck, Wright, and Vice Mayor Hurst were absent.
There was a brief discussion about the affects of the Board of Directors attendance at this
meeting would affect the agenda items.
Per the applicant's request, Director Cazort, seconded by Director Hendrix, made a motion to
defer Items 1 and 2 to the February 19, 2008 Board meeting. By unanimous voice vote of the
Board members present, Items 1 and 2 were deferred. Directors Richardson, Keck, Wright,
Kumpuris, and Vice Mayor Hurst were absent.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Items: 1 - 5)
1. PUBLIC HEARING & ORDINANCE - Deferred to 02 -19 -08 - Z -8258 — To rescind the
Planning Commission's recommendation of denial for a rezoning request for this site from R -2,
Single - Family to PCD to allow the construction of a skate center on the property located at 3200
Baseline Road, Little Rock, Arkansas. Planning Commission: 0 ayes, 11 nays. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: An appeal of the Planning Commission's recommendation of denial for a rezoning
request for this site from R -2, Single - Family to PCD to allow the construction of a skate center on the
property
2. PUBLIC HEARING & ORDINANCE - Deferred to 02 -19 -08 - LU07- 14 -01— To amend
the Land Use Plan (16,222) in the East Geyer Springs Planning District from Mixed Office
Commercial to Commercial; and for other purposes. Planning Commission 0 ayes, 11 nays. Staff
recommends denial. Synopsis: Land Use Plan Amendments in the East Geyer Springs Planning District from
Mixed Office Commercial to Commercial for future development.
3. PUBLIC HEARING & ORDINANCE - Deferred to 02 -19 -08 - To approve the
formation of City of Little Rock Multi- Purpose Improvement District Number 2007 -305
(Longleaf Subdivision Project).
Mayor Stodola opened the public hearing on Item 3 at 4:15 PM. The ordinance was read. There
being no speakers in favor or opposition of the item the public hearing was closed. The item was
held on first reading and scheduled for second reading at the February 19, 2008 Board meeting.
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OTHER BUSINESS (Item 4 — 5)
4. ORDINANCE - Deferred to 02 -19 -08 - To amend Little Rock Arkansas Revised Code
Chapter 32, Article VI, 32 -301 — 32 -411 (1988); to clarify types of parking available for vehicles
within the City Limits and Holidays, to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: This ordinance makes necessary changes to the parking ordinances that
were occasioned by recent budget actions of the Board of Directors which, among other things, increased
certain parking fines.
The ordinance (Item 4) was read. The item was held on first reading and scheduled for second
reading at the February 19, 2008 Board meeting.
Mayor Stodola Requested the reading of Item 5. The item was read. Director Wyrick disclosed
that she lived in the district referenced in Item 5 and asked the City Attorney if she should refrain
from voting. Bill Mann, Deputy City Attorney, indicated that it should not be a conflict of
interest for her to vote on this matter.
5. RESOLUTION 12,649 - To appoint a successor commissioner to fill a vacancy on the
Board of Commissioners of the Mabelvale- Alexander Sewer Improvement District No. 142 of
the City of Little Rock, Arkansas.
Director Adcock, seconded by Director Cazort, made a motion to adopt the resolution. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, Item 5 was passed. Directors Richardson,
Keck, Wright, and Vice Mayor Hurst were absent.
Director Cazort, seconded by Director Adcock, made a motion to adjourn. By unanimous voice
vote of the Board members present the meeting was adjourned at 4:18 PM.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Nancy Wgdd, CMC Mark Stodola
City Clerk Mayor
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