HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-09-08 - Special Called MeetingMINUTES
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
City Hall — 500 W. Markham
December 9, 2008 - 6:00 PM
The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in a Special called
session with Mayor Stodola presiding. City Clerk, Nancy Wood called the roll with the
following Directors present: Adcock, Hendrix, Keck, Wyrick, Wright, Richardson,
Cazort, Kumpuris, Fortson, Vice Mayor Hurst, and Mayor Stodola.
Mayor Stodola called the meeting into session. The resolution was read. There was a
forty -five minute discussion that included questions as to whether the building on the site
would be torn down or renovated, concerns over parking spaces, concerns that the cost
being paid for the property was too much, that the property was appraised at too high a
price, and whether other sites had been looked at to build the sub - station. Chief Stuart
Thomas addressed the Board stating they had looked at other places but logistically, and
strategically this was the best area for the sub - station. He stated this is a location where
officers can get to the interstate quickly, and over time will be a good Centerpoint for
police operations. He said they have over time looked at other locations, and keep
coming back to this one. He stated that additional parking would be in the mix.
Director Keck made a motion to adopt the resolution, with Director Wright seconding the
motion. By voice vote, the resolution was adopted. Directors Hendrix, Richardson,
Cazort, Wright, Wyrick, Kumpuris, Fortson, Adcock, Voice Mayor Hurst voted in favor.
Director Keck was opposed. The resolution was adopted.
Director Cazort, seconded by Director Richardson made a motion to adjourn. By voice
vote of the Board Members present, the meeting adjourned at 4:45 PM.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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