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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-21-08Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting Minutes— October 21, 2008 - MINUTES BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING City Hall — 500 W. Markham October 21, 2008 - 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, Keck, Wright, Wyrick, Kumpuris, Fortson, Adcock, Vice Mayor Hurst, and Mayor Stodola. Director Cazort was absent. Director Keck gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENTATIONS: Sister Cities — Newcastle Delegation Visit — Misty Borkowski - (October 21, 2008) Big Cruisefest (October 21, 2008) Mayor Stodola requested that the Board review the requested modifications. MODIFICATIONS DEFERRALS 14. ORDINANCE - Deferred to November 3, 2008, per Staff's request. - To amend Chapter 8 of the Little Rock, Arkansas Revised Code (1988) to add an Article IV to address extended stay hotels and motels; to establish guidelines for the operation and maintenance of such hotels within the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Deferred from September 16, 2008. (1st reading was held on October 7, 2008). ( Deferred from October 7, 2008) 20. ORDINACNE - Defer to November 3, 2008 per Staff's Request. - To amend certain sections of the Little Rock Transportation Code; revised Code 34 -1 to 34 -115 (1988) to declare an emergency and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: An ordinance to revise Chapter 34 of the current Little Rock Transportation Code. The proposed revisions would provide needed clarification of terminology that would enable staff to better enforce this Code, increase the permit fees for providers and operators, provide for improved investigational methods and accountability, provide governing authority of one (1) type of ground transportation service (horse and carriage) from the Parks and Recreation Department to the Fleet Services Department. Attached is a detailed memorandum from the City Attorney's Office summarizing the proposed changes to the Transportation Code. Director Adcock, seconded by Director Richardson, made a motion to defer the listed items to the November 3, 2008 meeting. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present the modifications were made. Director Cazort was absent. Mayor Stodola requested the reading of the consent agenda. Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting Minutes — October 21, 2008 CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 1 - 6) 1. MOTION - To approve minutes of the Little Rock Board of Directors Meetings: August 19, 2008; and September 2, 2008, September 16, 2008; and reconvened meeting of September 9, 2008. 2. MOTION - Z -8379 — To set the date of public hearing for November 18, 2008, on a petition of appeal of the Planning Commission's action in denying a Special Use Permit to allow a bed and breakfast on the R -2 zoned property at 22021 Denny Road. Planning Commission: 3 ayes, 7 nays, I absent. Staff recommends approval of the resolution; approval of the Special Use Permit. Synopsis: Robert Trammell is appealing the Planning Commission's action in denying a Special Use Permit to allow a bed and breakfast on the R -2 zoned property. 3. RESOLUTION 12,772 - To approve the submission of the 2009 Annual Action Plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The Annual Action Plan delineates the uses of the CDBG, HOME, and ADDI entitlements for the 2009 Program Year (January 1, 2009 — December 31, 2009). This Board action approves the submissions of the Action Plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. 4. RESOLUTION 12,773 - To require the 2008 Audit to be performed in accordance with the guidelines and format prescribed by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, the American Institute of Certified Public Accounts, and the United States Government Accountability Office. Synopsis: The resolution requires that the 2008 Audit be performed in accordance with the guidelines and format prescribed by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, the American Institute of Certified Public Accounts, and the United States Government Accountability Office. 5. RESOLUTION 12,774 - Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Glover's Truck Parts and Equipment for the purchase of two (2) High Compaction Refuse Trucks totaling $276,190. Synopsis: Funds for this purchase are allocated in the Public Works Solid Waste Enterprise account. The trucks will replace older units with high maintenance costs. 6. RESOLUTION 12,775 - To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Otto Industries in the amount of $75,750, for the purchase of 1,500 — ninety (90) gallon trash containers; and for other purposes. Synopsis: Purchase 1,500 — ninety (90) gallon trash containers and award an annual purchase order to the lowest bidder, Otto Industries. Bid No. C008030. The Consent Agenda was read. Director Adcock, seconded by Vice Mayor Hurst, made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the Consent Agenda (Items 1 -6) was adopted. Director Cazort was absent. 2 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting Minutes — October 21, 2008 GROUPED ITEMS 7 - 11 7. ORDINANCE 20,035 - LU08 -20 -02 — To amend the Land Use Plan (16,222) in the Pinnacle Planning District from Low Density Residential to Multi - Family; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 9 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Amended the Land Use Plan in the Pinnacle District from Low Density Residential to Multi - Family at the western terminus of Valley Ranch Drive, west of Patrick Country Road. 8. ORDINANCE 20,036 - Z- 8301 -A — Reclassifying property located along the west side of Patrick Country Road from R -2 to MF -12 (with condition). Planning Commission: 10 ayes, 0 nays, I absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The owner of the 39.9 -acre tract located along the west side of Patrick Country Road (approximately 0.44 mile north of Cantrell Road) is requesting that the zoning be reclassified from R -2 to MF -12 (with condition). The application was originally filed as a proposed rezoning to MF -18, but was revised at the Planning Commission Public Hearing. Items 7 and 8 of the grouped items were read separately because the Mayor had a speaker card for the item. The items were read the first time. Director Adcock, seconded by Vice Mayor Hurst, made a motion, to suspend the rules and place the items 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. Director Adcock made a motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Hurst, to suspend the rules and place the ordinances on third reading. The ordinances were read the third time. Gary Garrett, Rose Law Firm, representing the property owner, Frank Lyon, Jr, spoke in opposition to the re- zoning because he disagreed with the applicant having asked for a lower density earlier in the year and only a few months later asking for a more dense classification. Joe White, representing the applicant, spoke in favor of the changes. He added that they were only asking for two more units per acre on the property. There was a lengthy discussion on land use designation and zoning definitions and what each allowed. The Board asked staff to work on definitions that would clarify Low Density and Multi- Family in land use planning and zoning. Director Hendrix made a motion to table items 7 and 8. There being no second the motion failed. A roll call vote was taken and recorded as follows for Item 7: Directors Wright, Wyrick, Kumpuris, Fortson, Adcock, Hendrix, Richardson, Keck, and Vice Mayor Hurst voted yes. Director Cazort was absent. Item 7 was passed. A roll call vote was taken and recorded as follows for Item 8: Directors Wright, Wyrick, Kumpuris, Fortson, Adcock, Hendrix, Richardson, Keck, and Vice Mayor Hurst voted yes. Director Cazort was absent. Item 8 was passed. 3 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting Minutes — October 21, 2008 Mayor Stodola requested the first reading of items 9, 10 and 11. 9. ORDINANCE 20,037 - Z- 8167 -B — Approving a Planned Zoning Development and establishing a Planned Commercial District titled Stifft's Station Short -Form PCD, located at 1001 Kavanaugh Boulevard, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 9 ayes, o nays, 2 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting a rezoning of this site from R -5, Urban Residential District and C -3, General Commercial District to PCD to allow selected C -3, General Commercial uses as allowable uses for this site. 10. ORDINANCE 20,038 - Z- 8293 -A — Approving a Planned Zoning Development and establishing a Planned Residential District titled Price Short -Form PD -R, located within the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction, at 8405 Ferndale Cut -Off, Pulaski County, Arkansas; amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 6 ayes, 0 nays, S absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The request is a rezoning of this site from R -2, Single - Family to PD -R to allow the construction of a duplex on the site containing an existing single - family home resulting in three (3) residential units. 11. ORDINANCE 20,039 - Z -8387 — Establishing a Planned Zoning District titled Hick's Short -Form POD, located at 209 North Pierce Street; amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 5 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The request is a rezoning from 0 -3, General Office District to POD to allow this site to be used as an office and residence for the applicant. A 1,800 square foot addition is proposed to the rear of the existing structure which will be used as the residence. The items were read the first time. Director Adcock, seconded by Director Keck, made a motion, to suspend the rules and place the items 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. Director Adcock, seconded by Director Wright, made a motion to suspend the rules and place the ordinances on third reading. The ordinances were read the third time. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present being two - thirds in number the ordinances (Items 9, 10, and 11) were passed. SEPARATE ITEMS (ITEMS 12 — 22) Mayor Stodola requested the third reading of items 12 and 13. 12. ORDINANCE 20,032 - MSP08 -02 — To amend the Master Street Plan (19,152) moving the arterial designation from Frazier Pike to Thibault Road between Fourche Dam Pike and the intersection for these roads; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 10 ayes, 0 nays, I absent. Staff recommends approval. (I st reading was held on October 7, 2008). (2nd reading was held on October 14, 2008). Synopsis: A Master Street Plan Amendment removing Frazier Pike from Fourche Dam Pike to Thibault Road as an Arterial and changing Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting Minutes — October 21, 2008 Thibault Road from a Collector to a Minor Arterial from Fourche Dam Pike to Frazier Pike. 13. ORDINANCE 20,033 - G -23 -403 - To abandon a right -of -way located on that portion of Frazier Pike, located between Birdwood Road and Thibault Road. Planning Commission: 10 ayes, 0 nays, I absent. Staff recommends approval. (I st reading was held on October 7, 2008). (2nd reading was held on October 14, 2008). Synopsis: The City of Little Rock, adjacent property owner, is requesting to abandon a portion of Frazier Pike, south of Birdwood Road and north of Thibault Road. Director Keck made a motion, seconded by Director Adcock to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was read the third time. Director Keck made a motion to limit discussion to five (5) minutes per side on discussion of the item because of previous extensive discussion. Mayor Stodola indicated that he had 15 cards to speak in opposition of the item and asked Director Keck to amend his request to fifteen (15) minutes per side. Director Keck amended his motion to limit the discussion to fifteen (15) minutes per side. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Hurst. There was some discussion amongst the Board members in regard to the equity of limiting time for discussion. A roll call vote was taken and recorded as follows: Directors Wright, Kumpuris, Fortson, Keck, and Vice Mayor Hurst voted yes. Directors Wyrick, Adcock, Hendrix, Richardson voted no. Director Cazort was absent. The motion failed. Mayor Stodola announced that each speaker would be allowed three (3) minutes to present their argument. Director Kumpuris requested a report from Public Works regarding Items 12 and 13. Steve Beck, Public Works Director, and Mr. Bill Henry gave a power point presentation on their findings Mr. Henry said they went out to the location and found that Thibault Road is now 24 feet wide, there is some roadside vegetation and trees, but that could be cleared. He showed movement of trucks in the presentation and said the trucks can make the curves staying in their own lanes. They took a tractor Trailer truck out to the site, and did not see any problem with trucks making the turns. The differences is that Frazier Pike is only twenty feet wide, where Thibault is twenty four feet and it is a wider better road for moving traffic. They addressed questions on emergency access in and out of the property, and what the alternative route would be. Mr. Latture, Little Rock Port Authority Manager, showed a power point on the conditions along Frazier Pike. He stated that on both routes, the traffic had to make three ninety degree turns on both routes. You have twenty seven foot of pavement on Thibault, and 23 feet of pavement on Frazier Pike, and felt this was a safety factor. He said there are also five railroad crossings on Frazier, and none on Thibault, and in the future with all the planned development in the area and with all the added traffic, Thibault would be a better route. He said the Port has requested a light at Lindsey Road and Frazier Pike due to all the increased and anticipated increase in traffic. He said closing this portion of Frazier would have no impact on any industry in the Port. Director Adcock asked if there had been any feedback from the inquiries sent to the trucking companies in the port area. Mr. Moore answered that notices had been sent to the 5 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting Minutes — October 21, 2008 companies notifying them of this meeting, and that no one had called or inquired. Mr. Randy Thomas said the farmers will be shut off, and this needs to be considered before the decision is made to close off this portion of Frazier Pike. Pat Allison spoke of safety concerns wondering how they would get out if there were an emergency evacuation, or if there was an accident that held traffic up coming out for several hours, or if police or fire trucks tried to get to them. She also cited the fact that the traffic is already heavy, and is a problem. She said that the larger vehicles need the entire road to make the turn at the four -way stop. Ms. Allison said that Zeuber Road, where Man Industries is planned for development will need a massive amount of work to accommodate the increased traffic, and how would they get out during all this construction. She said the thing that really was upsetting is that she believed the decision to close Frazier Pike was decided a long time ago and the residents in the area were not told. She believed that promises had been made to Welspun before they located here. Mayor Stodola assured Ms Allison that no one on this Board had made any decision to close this road. That is why there has been hours of dialog during the public hearing on all the issues. Mr. Donald Poe said this is an emotional issue, and urged the Board to keep Frazier Pike open, to put in a four lane road, and asked the Board to put off closing the road right now. He also was in agreement with Ms. Allison on the emergency issues. Mr. Moore, City Manager, said that there is a process in place that when a road is proposed for closure, departments such as police, fire, public works, and the water and sewer utility look at the application to see if the propose any issues before a road is closed. Mr. Bozynski, Planning Director, indicated on the drawings the Board and the public were viewing, how the alternate route of getting out of the area would run, and showed how it would get them to Interstate 530. Mr. Latture, Port Director, was asked when construction would begin on Zueber Road. He answered that it would begin once Man Industries comes in. He said that construction would most likely be in about a year. He stated that it is a Pulaski County project and it had been funded. He said construction would take about a year. He was then asked about egress and ingress while construction is going on. He stated the contractor is responsible, and supposed they would work in sections, allowing people in and out at certain locations during construction. Ms. Carla Coleman brought up the issue of the lands surrounding all the construction was thought to be Native American and African burial grounds. She indicated that there are archeologists currently working in the area. Director Wright said she understood preserving historical burial grounds, but not see the relation of this to the closing of Frazier Pike; that there should not be an impact, as the road is already there. Ms. Coleman indicated that the impact would be if the roads were widened in the future; and just want this acknowledgment on record. Director Wyrick asked Mr. Carpenter, City Attorney, if there was not a process that is done on historical properties deemed as burial sites, such as this. Mr. Carpenter stated that there are historic property laws. Ground radar tests are conducted before any building takes place. Mayor Stodola added that Federal Regulations would also come into play. Greg Thomas said he did not understand why this road has to be closed. He said there are farm families all over this area. They use dump trucks, and 18- Wheelers loaded with grain, etc, and when making a turn it is not possible to stay in your own lane and turn those trucks. He said there is already a lot of farming traffic, residential traffic, and commercial traffic in the area, and the traffic is very heavy on these roads right now. With more traffic expected when the other companies locate in the Port area. He felt like there was even more of a need to keep Frazier Pike open. He did not see a good reason to close Frazier Pike. Perry Patterson said he had asked the question, who had promised Welspun that the road would be closed, and had not gotten an answer. He said there on Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting Minutes — October 21, 2008 will be accidents, and if the Board could live with this then he guessed they would have to also, since it seemed a few people were going to tell them what they had to do. Mr. Carpenter clarified a question that had come up at the last meeting regarding whether Frazier Pike was a state highway. He stated the road is not a part of the State Highway system, and no city bond money had ever been spent on the road. He suspected that an improvement district may have been formed to finance the improvements. Mr. Rajesh Chokhani, the applicant, explained at Director Wyrick's request as to why it was important to close this section of road. Mr. Chokhani explained that safety was the first priority, and noted that there would be numerous trips per day by large trucks to and from Welspun along Frazier Pike. He also noted that there had been many incidents on the property such as illegal dumping, theft of property, and vehicles had been burned on their property adjacent to Frazier Pike. There were no other questions or comments. Mayor Stodola called for the third reading of Item 13. Director Keck made the motion to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading, Vice Mayor Hurst seconded the motion and by roll call vote; the ordinance was passed. The roll call vote was recorded as follows: Director Wright, Kumpuris, Fortson, Adcock, Hendrix, Richardson, Keck, Vice Mayor Hurst voted in favor. Director Wyrick voted in opposition and Director Cazort was absent. 14. ORDINANCE - Deferred to 11 -03 -08 - To amend Chapter 8 of the Little Rock, Arkansas Revised Code (1988) to add an Article IV to address extended stay hotels and motels; to establish guidelines for the operation and maintenance of such hotels within the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Deferred from September 16, 2008. (I st reading was held on October 7, 2008). (Deferred from October 7, 2008) PUBLIC HEARINGS (ITEMS 15 -17) 15. PUBLIC HEARING & ORDINANCE 20,040 - G -23 -401 — To abandon the right -of -way of North Pulaski Street, located between West Markham and Garland Streets. Planning Commission: 9 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Vertical Development LLC, adjacent property owner, is requesting to abandon the one (1) -block potion of North Pulaski Street, between West Markham and Garland Streets. Mayor Stodola opened the public hearing. There was no one present to speak in favor or in opposition to the item. Mayor Stodola closed the public hearing. The ordinance was read the first time. A motion was made by Director Adcock, seconded by Vice Mayor Hurst, 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 Vice Mayor Hurst, 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, the ordinance was passed. Director Cazort was absent. 7 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting Minutes — October 21, 2008 16. PUBLIC HEARING & RESOLUTION - Sent Back to Planning - Z- 8362 -A — To rescind the Planning Commission's action in denying a Conditional Use Permit to allow a day care center at 1102 West 21St Street. Planning Commission: 0 ayes, 10 nays, 1 absent. Staff recommends denial of the resolution, denial of the conditional use permit. Synopsis: The applicant is appealing the Planning Commission's denial of a Conditional Use Permit to allow a day care center in the downstairs unit of a two (2) -story duplex located on the R -4 zoned property at 1102 West 21St Street. Mayor Stodola opened the public hearing. After lengthy discussion with the applicant, it appeared there were amendments being offered that were not addressed at the Planning Commission level. There appeared to be some confusion and new information coming forward, that was not part of the application on appeal tonight. Mayor Stodola explained that it has been the Boards policy to return items to the Planning Commission if significant changes or amendments were being offered subsequent to the Planning Commission Meeting. A motion was made by Director Kumpuris, seconded by Director Hendrix to send the item back to the Planning Commission, so that there is no miscommunication, and it is clear what type of permit the applicant is applying for. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, being two - thirds in number the Board voted to send the item back to the Planning Commission. Directors Cazort was absent and Keck was absent at the time of vote. There were eight votes in the affirmative. 17. PUBLIC HEARING & ORDINANCE 20,041 - To establish and lay off City of Little Rock Municipal Property Owner's Multipurpose Improvement District No. 2008 -306 (Village at Hidden Creek Project); and for other purposes. Mayor Stodola opened the public hearing. There was no one present to speak in favor or in opposition to the item. 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 Wright, 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, the ordinance was passed. Director Keck was absent at the time of vote. Director Cazort was absent. OTHER BUSINESS (ITEMS 18 — 22) 18. ORDINANCE - Held on 1" Reading - 2 "d Reading on 10 -28 -08 - 3rd Reading on 11 -03- 08 - 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 revenue bonds; providing for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds; and prescribing other matters relating thereto. Director Fortson stated that he needed to recuse on Item 18 because of business ties. The ordinance was read the first time. Mayor Stodola announced that because there were not enough 8 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting Minutes — October 21, 2008 votes to suspend the rules (Director Keck had to leave the meeting early) (Director Fortson recused) (Director Cazort was absent); the applicant had requested that only one reading be held tonight, and requested that the meeting be recessed to reconvened on October 28, 2008 to have the second reading, then on November 3, 2008 in a regular meeting, have the final reading. There were no objections from the Board. 19. ORDINANCE 20,042 - To establish the rate of taxation of Property for the City of Little Rock for the Year 2009 for various funds of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Synopsis: Adopt and ordinance levying property taxes to be paid on real and personal property located within the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, for the year 2009. The ordinance was read the first time. A motion was made by Director Adcock, seconded by Vice Mayor Hurst 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 Vice Mayor Hurst, 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, the ordinance was passed. Director Cazort was absent. 20. ORDINANCE - Deferred to 11 -03 -08 - To amend certain sections of the Little Rock Transportation Code; revised Code 34 -1 to 34 -115 (1988) to declare an emergency and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: An ordinance to revise Chapter 34 of the current Little Rock Transportation Code. The proposed revisions would provide needed clarification of terminology that would enable staff to better enforce this Code, increase the permit fees for providers and operators, provide for improved investigational methods and accountability, provide governing authority of one (1) type of ground transportation service (horse and carriage) from the Parks and Recreation Department to the Fleet Services Department. Attached is a detailed memorandum from the City Attorney's Office summarizing the proposed changes to the Transportation Code. 21. RESOLUTION 12,776 - To support legislation to provide additional funding by the General Assembly for the care and maintenance of state prisoners housed within county or regional detention facilities; to encourage contact of the Pulaski County Legislative Delegation to the General Assembly in support of such legislation; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. A motion was made by Director Adcock, seconded by Vice Mayor Hurst to adopt the resolution. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the resolution was adopted. Mr. Carpenter announced that the dollar amount cited in the resolution was incorrect. The correct figure is $29.00. He stated a corrected resolution would be delivered to the Clerk's Office. E Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting Minutes — October 21, 2008 22. EXECUTIVE SESSION & RESOLUTION 12,777 - To make appointments to the Racial Cultural Diversity Commission; and Children's Youth and Families Commission (School Board Representative); and ratify appointment to the Advertising and Promotions Commission. A motion was made by Director Kumpuris, seconded by Director Richardson to go into Executive Session to consider appointments to Boards and Commissions. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the meeting was recessed at 7:55 P.M. Mayor Stodola called the meting back in session at 8:25 P.M. Mr. Bruce Moore, City manager announced the nomination of Zahud Abbasi, N. Wesley Hunt, and David Prater to the Racial Cultural Diversity Commission, Mr. Phillip Tappan to the Advertising and Promotions Commission and Dr. Katherine Mitchell as the Little Rock School Board Representative on the Commission for Children Youth and Families. A motion was made by Director Adcock, seconded by Director Hendrix to accept the nominations and make the listed appointments. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the motion carried and appointments were made. Director Cazort was absent. CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS Speaker: Deshon O'Neal Topic: Chicot Neighborhood Association requests money for improvements to Thom Park. Speaker: Topic: Luke Skrable Board Authority A motion was made by Director Kumpuris, seconded by Director Richardson to recess the meeting. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the meeting was recessed at 9:55 P.M. ATTEST: a y Wood, MC Citf Clerk 10 APPROVED: ///;, L1,4-- M Stodola Mayor