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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-03-09Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting Minutes March 3, 2009 6:00 PM MINUTES BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING City Hall — 500 W. Markham March 3, 2009 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; followed by the invocation delivered by Director Michael Keck. The following Directors present: Hendrix, Richardson; Adcock; Keck; Wyrick; Wright; Cazort; Hurst; Vice Mayor Fortson; and Mayor Stodola. Director Kumpuris was not present at roll call. Mayor Stodola asked the Board to consider the listed modification to the agenda. The modification was as follows: ADDITIONS: M -1. RESOLUTION — To add an additional member to the City Beautiful Commission; and for Other purposes. Staff recommends approval. M -2. PRESENTATIONS: Recognition of Captain James Beck — Firefighter of the Year and Recognition of Officer Jason Harris and Gino. Interim Chief Greg Summers recognized Captain James Beck for his outstanding service in 2008. Assistant Chief Carlos Corbin recognized Officer Jason Harris and Gino (Officer Harris and Gino are members of the K -9 unit) for his outstanding service in 2008. Mr. Moore commented that the City is proud of these tow individuals and they both reflect the professionalism of their departments. DEFERRAL 17. ORDINANCE (Deferred to 3- 31 -09) - Z -7605 — Approving a Planned Zoning Development and establishing a Planned Commercial District titled Chenonceau Commercial District Lots 1 and 2 Short-Form PCD; located on the southeast corner of Cantrell Road and Chenonceau Boulevard, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 7 ayes, 2 nays, 2 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting a rezoning of the site from C -3, General Commercial District, to PCD to allow the development of the site with lots less than the two (2) -acre minimum, established by the Highway 10 Overlay Standard. Director Adcock made a motion to add M -1 and M -2 to the agenda. Director Cazort seconded the motion, and by unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the modifications were made. Mayor Stodola asked for a motion to defer Item 17 to March 31, 2009. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Fortson. Director Keck stated that he had done some research, and when he was notified of the request for deferral, he was unaware of the number of deferrals that were approved previously. He said 1 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting Minutes March 3, 2009 6:00 PM while is supportive of the deferral this evening; he would not be supportive of any further deferrals. Director Richardson stated according to a letter the Board received, the applicant was requesting this deferral and was waiting on comments form their corporate office. He asked Ms. Moore, City Manger, if there had been communication from their corporate offices yet. Mr. Moore answered he did not believe they had communication yet. He stated he had anticipated getting a response by tonight's meeting, and that is the reason for the deferral request. There was Board discussion regarding how many referrals had been granted, and which was board and which was Planning Commission and which were applicant request. The board agreed that there needed to be some policy (if there is not one)and a discussion could take place regarding this at another time, but there needs to be something in place as to the number of times an application can be deferred. That this one had been going on for over ten months. Director Richardson was recognized and stated that his statement was in regard to an agenda item that came before the Board two weeks ago. He stated the Board was given a copy of a Memo from City Manager Moore, with recommendations from staff. He stated that he and staff had visited 4127 Arapaho Trail, and had spent some time with the property owners and their attorney with respect to the litigation involved, and the recommendation is a thirty day extension. He believed along with the three quotes the property owners have obtained, they have the resources to rehab the project in one hundred and twenty days. He felt this was more important that seeing a vacant lot at the site, and this will give staff the opportunity to monitor the progress and come back with progress reports during the completion. He stated the second request was the property at 4201 West 16th Street. Director Richardson stated he had visited the property at 4201 West 16th Street and Mr. Johnson was working on the garage, and requested a forty-five day extension. Director Richardson made a motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Fortson to remove these two structures from the condemnation list. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the motion carried. , Mayor Stodola stated the first item on the agenda is a resolution congratulating Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States, and Director Hendrix was the sponsor and has asked to read the entire resolution into the record. Director Hendrix read the resolution as follows: The resolution read as follows: A RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE 44TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, BARACK OBAMA. WHEREAS, the peaceful and orderly transition of the Presidency of the United States of America is a historic occurrence and the exception rather than the rule in many areas of the world; and WHEREAS, on January 20, 2009, Barack Obama was inaugurated as the 44th President of the United Stated of America; and WHEREAS, President Obama's election was also historic because of his being the first person of African American heritage to be elected to the office of the Presidency; and 2 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting Minutes March 3, 2009 6:00 PM WHEREAS, the election of President Obama took place following the largest voter turnout for a Presidential election; and WHEREAS, President Obama has been called the embodiment of the American dream as the son of a Kenyan man and Midwestern woman who spent time in various states while he was growing up; and WHEREAS, President Obama began his public service career as a local grass -roots organizer, focused on issues important to neighborhoods and city government; and WHEREAS, as a member of the Illinois State Senate and the United States Senate for Illinois, President Obama focused on issues such as fair housing, neighborhood revitalizations, public safety, and economic development; and WHEREAS, President Obama has called on Americans of all parties and beliefs to untie, share dreams and ideas, and work together for the bright future of the United States of America. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS: Section 1. The Mayor, City of Little Rock Board of Directors, and City Manager congratulate Barack Obama on the election to the Presidency of the United States. Section 2. The Mayor, City of Little Rock Board of Directors, and the City Manager extend to President Obama our prayers and best wishes as he leads the United States of America. Section 3. The Mayor, City of Little Rock Board of Directors, and the City Manager offer their support to the First Lady, Michelle Obama, and the President's daughters Malia and Sasha as they share their husband and father with not only the United States of America, but with the world. Section 4. Upon adoption of this resolution, an appropriate copy shall be provided to President Barack Obama by the City Clerk of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas. Adopted: March 3, 2009 1. RESOLUTION NO. 12,942 - Congratulating the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama. Staff recommends approval. A motion was made by Director Adcock, seconded by Director Cazort to adopt the resolution. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the resolution was adopted. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 12,943 - To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Duncan Home Improvement, Inc., to perform exterior work at the Willie L. Hinton Neighborhood Resource Center. Staffrecommends approval. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 12,944 - To add an additional member to the City Beautiful Commission; and for other purposes. Staffrecommends approval. 3 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting Minutes March 3, 2009 6:00 PM The Separate Items consisted of Item 4. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 12,944 - To adopt Land Bank Policies and Procedures and incorporate the Mission Statement into By -Laws. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The Polices and Procedures and Mission Statement will be the guidelines for the acquisition and disposal of properties. Director Wright had questions on how the process for this went about. She stated that she had many sub - standard homes in Ward 6, and only four was on this list. She asked for a list of the properties on the list. Mr. Moore and Mayor Stodola stated the list is a preliminary list to get started, not a permanent list by any means. Director Wright stated she still wanted to know what the process was, and asked that that be provided to her. Director Hendrix wanted, and received assurances that the Neighborhood Coalition had met with this group. Director Adcock stated that she had been working toward this goal for sixteen years, and asked for an overview of the resolution. Mr. Travis Martin, Land Bank Redevelopment Administrator introduced Mr. Andy Francis, Land Bank Low Income Housing Member, to give an overview of the policy, procedure and mission statement. Mr. Francis explained the function of the land bank is to review applications for acquisition and disposition and to bring those to the Board to act on those. The intent is to reverse blight in distressed neighborhoods. They are looking at all wards within the City to find areas to concentrate. Mr. Francis stated they have an aggressive goal of trying to acquire one hundred properties. He said their meetings are open to anyone who wishes to .attend, and if someone has properties that might fit the criteria, they re welcome to bring them to the Land Bank Board. He stated these policies and procedures will be a guide for staff. Mr. Francis suggested amending language regarding side lots in Sub - section C — Side Lots. Side lots shall be properties with characteristics that make redevelopment unfeasible due to the size or topography. He also suggested amending the price to acquire the side lots to two hundred dollars, rather the fifty dollars as stated in this document. A motion was made by Director Adcock, seconded by Director Richardson. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the amendment was made. Director Hendrix stated that many of the properties will come from Ward 1 and asked for clarification under Article 5, Land Transfers in the policies and procedures; A5. Mr. Francis stated this needed to read that the applicant my seek permission from the Little Rock Planning Commission for rezoning. Director Hendrix made a motion to amend the resolution as stated by Mr. Francis. Director Adcock seconded the motion and by unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present the amendment was made. M Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting Minutes March 3, 2009 6:00 PM Mayor Stodola stated that after speaking with the Land Bank commission and the do not intent to amend their by laws but to adopt these policies and procedures, that in the resolution on one 14 and 15, strike the words after the word Mission Statement and on lines 20 and 21, strike the words the Board further approves. A motion was made by Director Cazort to amend as stated, Director Adcock seconded the motion and by unanimous vice vote of the Board members present. The amendment was made. Mayor Stodola asked the clerk to read the resolution as amended. The resolution was read as amended. A motion was made by Director Cazort to adopt the resolution. Director Adcock seconded the motion, and by unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the resolution was passed as amended. Member of the Land Bank Commission who were present at tonight's meeting were introduced. Citizens Communication: Speaker: Leonard Johnson Topic: Save My House — 4201 W. 16th Street Speaker: Richard Morehouse, President, Local 34, Little Rock Little Rock Fire Department Topic: Airport Staff levels Speaker: Kate Althoff Topic: Lake Maumelle Water Shed * * * There was lengthy discussion regarding the protection of the Maumelle Watershed. The Grouped Items consisted of Items 5 -12 and Item M -1. 5. ORDINANCE NO. 20,080 - Z- 7876 -A — Approving a modification to a Planned Zoning Development titled Parrot Bay Pools Short -Form PD -C, located south of Stagecoach Road and west of Sibley Hole Road and east of Interstate 430, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending Ordinance No. 19,370, and the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 10 ayes, 0 nays, I absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The request is to rezone the site from PCD to PD -C to allow swimming pool sales with outdoor display. 6. ORDINANCE NO. 20,081 - Amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, providing for a deferral of Master Street Plan Requirements for Sibley Hole Road. Planning Commission: 10 ayes, 0 nays, I absent. Staffrecommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes a deferral of street improvements required under the Master Street Plan for five (5) years or until adjacent property is developed for Parrot Bay Pools Short -Form PCD located on the southwest corner of Sibley Hole Road and Interstate 430. 7. ORDINANCE NO. 20,082 - Z -5742 — Approving a modification to a Planned Zoning Development titled Hearne Building Short -Form PCD, located at 1001 Wright Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending Ordinance No. 19,729 and the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 10 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The request is to amend the previously approved PCD to change the use mix of the development. The result changes the previously approved Office and Commercial percentages from 65% Office and 35% Commercial to 29% Office and 71% Commercial. 5 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting Minutes March 3, 2009 6:00 PM 8. ORDINANCE NO. 20,083 - Z- 8310 -A — Approving a modification to a Planned Zoning Development titled Smith Development Revised Short -Form POD, located at 7801 Cantrell Road and 2200 Watt Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending Ordinance No. 19,935 and the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 10 ayes, 0 nays, I absent. Staffrecommends approval. Synopsis: The request is to amend the previously approved POD to allow a 560 square foot addition to the building located in Parcel 1 to be used as inventory storage. 9. ORDINANCE NO. 20,084 - Z- 6120 -0 - Approving a modification to a Planned Zoning Development titled Governor's Manor Revised PD -R, located at 38 Pennsylvania Court, Little Rock, Arkansas; amending Ordinance No. 19,261 and the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 10 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting to amend the current PD -R zoning for this single lot to allow an encroachment of the front brick steps which were constructed crossing the front platted building line. 10. ORDINANCE NO. 20,085 - Z -8412 - Reclassifying property located on the east side of Arch Street Pike, 2000 feet south of Interstate 30, from R -2 to M and OS. Planning Commission: 10 ayes, 0 nays, I absent. Staffrecommends approval. Synopsis: The owner of 50.99 acres of property located along the east side of Arch Street Pike, 2000 feet south of Interstate 30, is requesting the zoning be reclassified from R -2 to M and OS. 11. ORDINANCE NO. 20,086 - LU08- 23 -01— To amend the Land Use Plan in the Arch Street Pike Planning District from Mining to Park/Open Space; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 10 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Staffrecommends approval. Synopsis: A Land Use Plan amendment in the Arch Street Pike Planning District from Mining to Park/Open Space to recognize the existing floodway. 12. ORDINANCE NO. 20,087 - Providing for the issuance and sale of a series of Library Construction and Improvement Bonds for the purpose of funding acquisition, construction and equipping of Library Capital Improvement Projects; pledging library tax revenues sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the bonds; authorizing the execution and delivery of a Trust Indenture; authorizing the accomplishment of the projects; approving an official statement; prescribing other matters relating thereto; and declaring an emergency. Staffrecommends approval. Director Wyrick stated that she needed to recuse on Item 12; that her son in law was a partner in the firm representing this ordinance. Ordinances (Items 5 -12 and M -1) were read the first time. A motion was made by Director Adcock, seconded by Director Cazort to suspend the rules and place the ordinances (Items 5 -12 and M -1) on second reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board member present, the rules were suspended and the ordinances were read the second time. A motion was made by Director Adcock, seconded by Director Keck to suspend the rules and place the ordinances (Items 5 -12 and M -1) on third reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board member present, the rules were suspended and the ordinances were read the third time. Directors Hendrix, Richardson, Hurst, Cazort, Keck, and Wright, Adcock, and Vice Mayor Fortson voted in favor of Items 5 -12 and M -2. Director Wyrick voted in favor of Items 5 -11 and M -2. Director Kumpuris was C Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting Minutes March 3, 2009 6:00 PM absent. Director Wyrick recused on Item 12. The ordinances (Item 5 -12 and M -1) and emergency clause in Item 12 was passed. The next consideration was Public Hears, Items 13 -17. 13. PUBLIC HEARING & ORDINANCE NO. 20,088 - G -23 -370 -A - To abandon a portion of Block 3, Fairview Addition and adjacent rights -of -way, Little Rock, Arkansas, as public right -of -way; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 10 ayes, 0 nays, I absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The property owner requests to abandon the .remaining portions of the undeveloped streets and lots platted within the northwest portion of Block 3 Fairview Addition and return them to acreage descriptions. Mayor Stodola opened the public hearing. He asked if there was anyone here to speak on this item. There was no one present in favor or in opposition. Mayor Stodola asked for the first reading of the ordinance. The ordinance was read the first time. A motion was by Director Adcock, seconded by Director Keck 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 ordinances were read the second time. A motion was 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 ordinances were read the third time. Mayor Stodola Closed the public hearing. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, being two - thirds in number, the ordinance passed. Director Kumpuris was absent. 14. PUBLIC HEARING & ORDINANCE NO. 20,089 - G -23 -405 — To abandon the east twenty (20) feet of the eighty (80) -foot wide Candlewood Drive right -of -way, running north of Cantrell Road for approximately 600 feet, Little Rock, Arkansas, as a public right -of -way. Planning Commission: 10 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The adjacent property owners are requesting to abandon the east twenty (20) feet of the eighty (80) -foot wide Candlewood Drive right -of -way running north of Cantrell Road for approximately 600 feet. Mayor Stodola opened the public hearing. He asked if there was anyone here to speak on this item. There was no one present in favor or in opposition. Mayor Stodola asked for the first reading of the ordinance. The ordinance was read the first time. A motion was by Director Adcock, seconded by Director Cazort 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 ordinances were read the second time. A motion was by Director Adcock, seconded by Director Cazort 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 ordinances were read the third time. Mayor Stodola. Closed the public hearing. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, being two - thirds in number, the ordinance passed. Director Kumpuris was absent. 7 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting Minutes March 3, 2009 6:00 PM 15. PUBLIC HEARING & ORDINANCE (Failed to Pass) - Z -8385 - Approving a Planned Residential District titled 2105 South Taylor Street Short -Form PD -R located at 2105 South Taylor Street, Little Rock, Arkansas; amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 0 ayes, 9 nays, 0 absent, I recusal, and I open position. Staff recommends denial. (Deferred from December 22, 2008) (Deferredfrom February 17, 2009).. Synopsis: The request is an appeal of the Planning Commission's recommendation of denial of a rezoning of this site from R -3 to Single - Family to PD -R to allow three (3) residential units on the site. Mayor Stodola opened the public hearing. The applicant, Mr. Dumbrava was present asking for the Board to consider the rezoning in order for him to rent the property, to allow three residential units on the site and maintain separate utility meters. He said he has spent over $100,000 on the home. Mr. Dana Carney, Planning and Zoning Manager, stated, in response to questions by Board members; that the applicant is proposing two stories within the main structure and a third detached unit. Mr. Carney stated the buildings have been declared unsafe by his department as well as the City Housing Department. He said the applicant is not in compliance with the zoning and had been cited several times in the past. Mr. Carney said under the current zoning, one single dwelling is allowed on the property. Mr. Carney said there is a current building permit to rehabilitate the structure. Mr. Carney said that because of the occupancy and the violations, the City had the utilities pulled this past week. Mr. Joe Busby, President of the Fair Park Neighborhood Association, spoke in opposition to the rezoning. He stated the owner lives in Hot Springs, and has no ties to the City of Little Rock. He said this is strictly for the owner to make money. He stated that the owner continues to violate the rules of the City. He stated the University District Development Corporation was also opposed to the rezoning. He stated that ninety plus homeowners in the neighborhood turned in petitions to the Planning Commission opposed to the rezoning. He said the structures are unsafe and lower property values. He said they would welcome him as a single family; the deed calls for a single family. He said that none of the neighbors recall this ever being zoning anything but single home. He asked the Board to uphold the Planning Commission's decision. Ron Copeland, stated he was here on behalf of the University District Development Corporation, a new non - profit organization. He stated they have a fifteen member board, and they reviewed this issue last fall and were not in support. He said their plan is for preservation and protection of single family neighborhoods and encourage home ownership. This is incompatible with that and detrimental to the character and quality of life they want to establish. He stated this plan goes against that. Director Keck asked Mr. Carpenter if this required, or if there was no motion it would fail. Mr. Carpenter answered that it would require a vote. He said in this case a "yes" vote would be in favor of the rezoning. Mayor Stodola called for the first reading of the ordinance. The Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting Minutes March 3, 2009 6:00 PM ordinance was read the first time. A motion was by Director Cazort, seconded by Director Adcock 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 ordinances were read the second time. A motion was by Director Cazort, seconded by Director Adcock 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 ordinances were read the third time. Mayor Stodola Closed the public hearing. Mayor Stodola called for a vote of those in favor. There was no one in support. Mayor Stodola called for those who were opposed. Directors Hendrix, Richardson, Hurst, Cazort, Keck, Wright, Wyrick, Adcock, Vice Mayor Fortson were opposed. Director Kumpuris was absent. The ordinance failed. 16. PUBLIC HEARING & RESOLUTION NO. 12,946 - Authorizing the entry into an agreement to issue bonds for the purpose of assisting in the financing of industrial facilities at the Port of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, Inc., pursuant to the authority of the laws of the State of Arkansas, including particularly Amendment 65 to the Arkansas Constitution and the Municipalities and Counties Industrial Development Revenue Bond Law. (Novus) Staff recommends approval. Mayor Stodola opened the public hearing, and asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak on the issuance of the bonds for the Port of the City of Little Rock. No one was present to speak. Mayor Stodola closed the public hearing. The resolution was read. A motion was made by Director Adcock, seconded by Director Cazort to adopt the resolution and by unanimous voice vote of the Board members present. The resolution was adopted. Director Kumpuris was absent. 17. ORDINANCE (Deferred to 3- 31 -09) - Z -7605 — Approving a Planned Zoning Development and establishing a Planned Commercial District titled Chenonceau Commercial District Lots 1 and 2 Short-Form PCD; located on the southeast corner of Cantrell Road and Chenonceau Boulevard, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 7 ayes, 2 nays, 2 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting a rezoning of the site from C -3, General Commercial District, to PCD to allow the development of the site with lots less than the two (2) -acre minimum, established by the Highway 10 Overlay Standard. 18. REPORT - Legislative Update Mr. Moore passed out a memo which outlines City sponsored legislation. He said at this point the entire City appointed legislation has been filed. He gave an overview and status of each item. 19. EXECUTIVE SESSION & RESOLUTION NO. 12,945 -- City of Little Rock Board and Commission Liaison Selections, and Annual evaluations of the City Manager and City Attorney. The evaluations of the City Manager and City Attorney were deferred. 6 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting Minutes March 3, 2009 6:00 PM The Board went into executive session to discuss and make appointments of the Little Rock Board of Directors to the various Boards and Commission of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas. The appointments of liaison and memberships were as follows: Board Membership Provided by Ordinance: Advertising and Promotions Commission: Vice Mayor Eugene Fortson Director Ken Richardson Animal Services Advisory Board: Director Joan Adcock Commission on Children Youth and Families: Director Michael Keck Community Housing Advisory Board: Director Joan Adcock Zoo Board of Governors: Director Brad Cazort Ex- Officio Membership Provided by Ordinance: Arts and Culture Commission: Director Stacey Hurst Sister Cities Commission: Director Brad Cazort Liaison Representatives: Airport Commission: Director B. J. Wyrick Ambulance Authority: Director Michael Keck Americans with Disability Act Citizen's Grievance Committee: Director Doris Wright Central Arkansas Library System Board of Trustees: Director Doris Wright Central Arkansas Water Commission: Vice Mayor Eugene Fortson City Beautiful Commission: Director Dean Kumpuris Historic District Commission: Mayor Mark Stodola Housing Authority Board of Commissioners: Director Erma Hendrix Land Bank Commission: Director Joan Adcock 10 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting Minutes March 3, 2009 6:00 PM MacArthur Military History Museum: Director B. J. Wyrick Oakland Fraternal Cemetery: Director Doris Wright Parks and Recreation Commission: Director Brad Cazort River Market Design Review Committee: Director Dean Kumpuris Sanitary Sewer Committee: Mayor Mark Stodola Arkansas Arts Center Board of Directors: Mayor mark Stodola Museum of Discovery Board of Directors: Mayor Mark Stodola Midtown Redevelopment District No. 1 Advisory Board: Director Stacey Hurst Port Authority: Mayor Mark Stodola Downtown Little Rock Partnership: Mayor Mark Stodola Director Dean Kumpuris Director Erma Hendrix Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce: Mayor Mark Stodola Metroplan: Mayor Mark Stodola New Futures for Youth Board Mayor Mark Stodola Workforce Investment Board Director Ken Richardson RECESS The Meeting of March 3, 2009, will be recessed to Reconvene on March 10, 2009, at 4:00 PM, for the third reading of the Little Rock Wastewater Utility Bond Issuance Ordinance, and a Presentation of the 2008 Sierra Club Compliance Report. THE LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 17,2009, HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR MARCH 31,2009. 11 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting Minutes March 3, 2009 6:00 PM THERE WILL BE AN AGENDA MEETING AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 31, 2009. ATTEST: Susan Langley, Acting City Clerk 12 Mark Stodola,