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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-03-09City of Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting February 3, 2009 6:00 PM MINUTES BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING City Hall — 500 W. Markham February 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. Susan Langley, Acting City Clerk, called the roll; followed by the invocation delivered by Director Erma Hendrix. The following directors present: Hendrix, Keck, Wyrick, Wright, Cazort, Kumpuris, Hurst, Director Richardson, and Vice Mayor Fortson and Mayor Stodola. Directors Adcock and Wright were absent. Director Adcock enrolled shortly after roll call. Mayor Stodola asked the Board to consider modifications. The addition of Items M -1, M -2, and M -3, and the Deferral of Item 4; and the retirement recognition of Beverly Dunbar, due to illness. Director Cazort, seconded by Director Richardson made the motion to add Item M -1 to the Grouped Items, and M -2 and M -3 to the Consent Agenda; and defer Item 4. By unanimous voice vote the modifications were made. City Manager, Bruce Moore announced that in regards to Item M -3; that the Community Housing Advisory Board had voted to ask the Mayor not to issue the letter of support for this project, and believed it should be held separate for discussion. Director Cazort with drew the motion to add M -3 to the Consent Agenda; Director Richardson seconded the motion, and by voice vote of the Board Members present, the motion carried. ADDITIONS: M -1 ORDINANCE NO. 20,075 - To dispense with competitive bidding and authorize the City Manager to enter into a sole source contract with World Bird Sanctuary for a series of free -flight bird shows at the Little Rock Zoo; and for other purposes. staff recommends approval. Synopsis: This is a sole source ordinance to authorize the City Manager to dispense with competitive bidding to contract with World Bird Sanctuary to provide a series of free - flight bird shows during the spring and summer of 2009 at the Little Rock Zoo. M -2 RESOLUTION NO. 12,930 - To authorize the Mayor to issue a letter in support for a forty -eight (48) unit senior apartment community and a ninety -six (96) unit multi- family apartment complex in the 9500 Block of Mabelvale Pike; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: To authorize the City Manager to sign a letter of support for tax credits to the Arkansas Development Finance Authority. M -3 RESOLUTION NO. 12,929 - To authorize the Mayor to issue a letter of support for a fifty -six (56) unit rental complex at 40th and Whitfield Streets; and for other purposes. Staff recommends denial. Synopsis: To authorize the City Mayor to sign a letter of support for tax credits to the Arkansas Development Finance Authority. City of Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting February 3, 2009 6:00 PM Director Adcock stated that the Board had received a letter from Director Wright asking the Board not to approve this project, which is in Ward 6. The applicant Craig Jeup, representing JPM Group handed out information for the Board to review, which contained the location of the project, information about their company, etc. Mr. Juppe stated the ADFA (Arkansas Department of Finance Administration) had announced the tax credit financing for low income housing under the disaster relief plan and they planned to build Multi- family Residential, 9 units per acre. He stated getting the Mayors letter of approval is the first step in the process. He explained that the deadline for this is Friday (February 6, 2009). If they do not have the letter by then they would probably lose the application. He said in the three weeks time they had to look at properties that made sense to develop, submit materials to be distributed to the neighborhood associations and had made calls to Director Wright, and had not gotten a response. Director Richardson asked if the ADFA required notification to the Little Rock Housing Authority. Mr. Jeup said he was not ware of this. Director Adcock stated she had a problem that the neighborhoods were not involved in this process. That part of the application is neighborhood involvement. Mayor Stodola asked staff in reference to Director Wright's letter requesting that the project not be approved, and Community Housing Advisory Boards denial; if there is a process in place where these types of applications are reviewed. He stated that the zoning was appropriate if they comply with the M -F 12 zoning requirements. Mr. Bernard answered that the CHAB (Community Housing Advisory Board) had established a review process several years ago. He overviewed the process, and said that Mr. Jeup had done several of the tax credit developments, and was aware of what the process required. He said that as part of the process review, the applicant is to submit a project description and he has not seen that, and there is no documentation that the contact with the neighborhood associations was made. He said staff has not received the proper documentation from the applicant that applies to this project. Mayor Stodola asked who in the city is required to give the applicant the process information. Mr. Bernard replied that Mr. Ward Hanna, the Assistant Housing Director indicated by email, that the information had been sent to Mr. Jeup. Mr. Jeup said that he had not seen this process list. He said that he had relied on Lisa Spigner (city staff) to guide him on the information required. He said they had never applied using this (criteria) list. He said the forty-five day time frame on this application would have been impossible for him to meet. He stated he had not been required to provide that material on his other projects which have been approved. Mayor Stodola asked if staff had documentation that Mr. Jeup was sent the information. Mr. Bernard said that staff did not have the documentation, but that Mr. Jeup has done these types of projects before, and is aware of the process that is necessary. 2 City of Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting February 3, 2009 6:00 PM Mr. Bernard said the major concern was that the applicant did not involve the neighborhood, and he felt it was important that the neighborhoods should be involved. Mayor Stodola stated this is zoned MF -12, and is the proper zoning for this project; what is the substance of objection staff and CHAB has regarding this project. Mr. Bernard answered that staff, and CHAB does not feel the neighborhoods were involved. Mayor Stodola said this property is zoned properly, and if the applicant wanted to build he could. Mr. Bernard said that part of the review criteria on these types of projects is that the neighborhoods are involved. Director Hendrix asked what constitutes a Neighborhood Association. She said that her concern is that sometimes one individual comes to the Board, and says they represent a neighborhood association. Who are they, how often do they meet. Vice Mayor Fortson said if the property is already zoned and if the development went to get a commercial loan, then Community Housing would not be involved. He asked if this is true then what the City is looking at is whether they would support seeking a special type of tax free financing. Mr. Bruce Moore, City Manager, explained that in the past, ADFA as part of their requirement, the applicant must have a letter of support for their development. The request came in, and staff would do very little background work, and issue the letter. There was a process to notify the neighborhood association, and not a process to vet the applicants. That is why this review process was created. Mr. Moore said from his standpoint, it is not an issue of whether it's a tax credit application. It is whether it goes through the process, and this did go though the process. Mayor Stodola stated that the applicant had alluded to the circumstances that funding is only available during this cycle, and it concerned him that staff could not document that they had submitted this required document to the applicant. Staff says they don't know if the applicant got it, and the applicant says he did not get it until after the CHAB Meeting. He said he wanted to be fair, but it seems our process may be a little bit loose in terms of assuring we are giving everyone the same chance if they are going to have to go through that review. Director Richardson asked Mr. Moore, City Manager or Mr. Bernard, Housing Manager, if the applicant had to provide written documentation to the local housing authority of its intent to develop low income multi - family rental development properties and asked staff to find out if that is the correct language or requirement of ADFA; and to provide that to him. Mayor Stodola asked if there was any further discussion. There was none. Mayor Stodola asked for the reading of the resolution, and then a roll call vote. City of Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting February 3, 2009 6:00 PM The resolution was read. The roll was called and recorded as follows: Director Hendrix, abstained, Directors Richardson, Hurst, Wyrick, Kumpuris, Adcock and Fortson voted no. Director Cazort Voted yes. Director Wright was absent. The resolution did not pass. DEFERRALS: PRESENTATION City of Little Rock Retirement Recognition — Beverly Dunbar 4. RESOLUTION - To authorize the City to enter into an agreement with the Little Rock Airport Commission to establish the Airport Enhancement Funds; to manage and distribute monies from that fund; and for other purposes. (Deferred until March 3, 2009) Mayor Stodola called for the reading of the Consent Agenda, consisting of Items M -2, and Items 1, 2,3,5,6 and 7. 1. MOTION - To approve the minutes of the Little Rock Board of Directors Special Meeting of December 9, 2008. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 12,825 - To authorize the sale of a parcel of Port property and execution of a warranty deed for such property. Staffrecommends approval. Synopsis: The resolution permits the sale of certain Port Industrial Park property and authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a special warranty deed for sale of the property to Burlington Northern Santa Fe. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 12,826 - To set the date of public hearing for February 17, 2009, to consider a ordinance authorizing the issuance of sewer revenue bonds for the purpose of financing betterments and improvements to the City's sewer system. Staffrecommends approval. 4. RESOLUTION — DEFERRED - -To authorize the City to enter into an agreement with the Little Rock Airport Commission to establish the Airport Enhancement Funds; to manage and distribute monies from that fund; and for other purposes. Staffrecommends approval. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 12,828 - To approve an annual contract with Cruse Uniforms and Equipment, as primary vendor, and Stroud Safety Apparel, as secondary vendor, to provide various police uniforms, accessories and equipment items for the Little Rock Police Department; and for other purposes. Staffrecommends approval. Synopsis: The Little Rock Police Department is requesting approval to award a contract to Cruse Uniforms and Equipment as the primary vendor to provide various police uniforms, accessories and equipment items and Stroud Safety Apparel as the secondary vendor for specific item City of Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting February 3, 2009 6:00 PM 6. RESOLUTION NO. 12,816 - Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with A- Demolition Asbestos, for asbestos abatement and demolition of twenty (20) residential properties within the City of Little Rock, Arkansas. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Twenty (20) residential structures in dilapidated and /or burned condition causing a negative environmental impact on the residential neighborhoods in which they are located. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 12,824 - In support of Senate Bill 77, the Animal Cruelty Bill, an act concerning aggravated cruelty to dogs, cats and horses and related offenses and concerning animal management practices; and for other purposes. Staffrecommends approval. Synopsis: Senate Bill 77 is the Animal Cruelty Bill, which is a much more comprehensive law with respect to definitions of what constitutes animal cruelty, and includes a felony penalty for aggravated animal cruelty. The Consent Agenda was read. A motion was made by Director Adcock, seconded by Director Cazort to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the Consent Agenda, as amended was adopted. Citizens Communication was the next consideration on the agenda. There was no one present to speak. Mayor Stodola asked for the first reading of items 13 -16 and M -1, then 2 "d reading on Items 8 -16 and Item M -1. GROUPED ITEMS (Items 8 - 16) 8. ORDINANCE NO. 20,063 - LU- 08- 04 -02A — To amend the Land Use Plan (16,222) in the Heights Hillcrest Planning District from Single - Family and Multi- Family to Public Institutional; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent, 3 open positions. Staff recommends approval. (]'Reading January 20, 2009). Synopsis: A Land Use Plan amendment in the Heights Hillcrest Planning District at Hillcrest Street and Kavanaugh Boulevard from Single - Family and Multi- Family to Public Institutional for future development. 9. ORDINANCE NO. 20,064 - Z- 6323 -L — Approving a modification to a Planned Zoning Development titled The Village at Rahling Road Lot 913 Revised PCD, located at 24 Rahling Circle, Little Rock, Arkansas; amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent, 3 open positions. Staff recommends approval. (]"Reading January 20, 2009). Synopsis: The applicant is requesting a revision to the previously approved PCD to allow the placement of a covered parking structure and a three (3) -car garage within the rear parking lot of this existing office building. 10. ORDINANCE NO. 20,065-X - Z- 7626 -A — Approving a Planned Zoning Development and establishing a Planned Office District titled Joe T. Robinson Middle School Long -Form PD -O, located at 21001 Highway 10, Little Rock, Arkansas; 5 City of Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting February 3, 2009 6:00 PM amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent, 3 open positions. Staffrecommends approval. (Ist Reading January 20, 2009). Synopsis: The applicant is seeking a rezoning of the site from R -2, Single - Family to Planned Office Development to allow the existing school to place a new drive inconsistent with the typical standards established by the Highway 10 Design Overlay District. 11. ORDINANCE NO. 20,066 - Expressing the intent of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to issue revenue bonds and to reimburse from the proceeds of those revenue and bonds preliminary costs incurred in the construction, equipping, improvement, expansion and acquisition of various real property, fixtures and equipment related to the construction of a manufacturing and distribution facility project located within the City of Little Rock at the Port of Little Rock; and setting forth other matters pertaining thereto. (Novus International, Inc.) Staffrecommends approval. (]'Reading January 20, 2009). 12. ORDINANCE NO. 20,067-Condemning Certain Structures in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, as structural, fire and health hazards; providing for summary abatement procedures; taking such action as is necessary to raze and remove said structures; declaring an emergency; and for other purposes. Staffrecommends approval. (1" Reading January 20, 2009). Synopsis: The structures at 5008 and 5010 West 65th Street have become rundown, dilapidated, unsightly, dangerous and detrimental to the public welfare of the citizens of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, despite the City's efforts to work with F &F Corporation, the owner of the properties, to rehabilitate the structures. 13. ORDINANCE NO. 20,070 - LU08- 11 -02A — To amend the Land Use Plan (16,222) in the Interstate 430 Planning District from Community Shopping to Commercial and Office; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 9 ayes; 0 nays; 1 absent; I open position. Staffrecommends approval. Synopsis: A Land Use Plan amendment in the Interstate 430 Planning District from Community Shopping to Office and Commercial to recognize existing and probable future uses. 14. ORDINANCE NO. 20,071 - A -317 — Accepting the Porocel -Dixon Annexation (A- 317) adding certain lands to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and classifying said property to Porocel Planned Industrial District (PID) (Z- 8287 -A) amending the official zoning map for the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; 1 absent. Staffrecommends approval. Synopsis: Annexation of 26.4 acres along the west side of Arch Street Pike at Dixon Road and zoning approximately thirty (30) acres to Planned Industrial District for Porocel Industries at 10300 Arch Street Pike. 15. ORDINANCE NO. 20,072 - Z- 6883 -A — Approving a modification to a Planned Zoning Development titled Harp's Short-Form PD -R, located at 5212 I Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending Ordinance No. 18,379 and the official zoning map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; 1 absent. Staffrecommends approval. Synopsis: The request is to allow a revision to the previously approved PD -R to allow the two (2) lots located along "I" Street to develop with single - family homes. 16. ORDINANCE NO. 20,073 - Amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, providing for a deferral of Master Street Plan construction requirements for Cantrell Road and Highway 300. Staffrecommends approval. Synopsis: 2 City of Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting February 3, 2009 6:00 PM Ordinance to authorize a five (5) -year deferral of boundary street improvements for Winfield United Methodist Church located at the northeast corner of Cantrell Road and Highway 300. Items 13 -16 were read the first time. Director Adcock, seconded by Director Cazort made a motion to suspend the rules and place Items 8 -16 on second reading and by unanimous voice 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 3rd reading and 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. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinances, and emergency clause (Item 12) were passed. SEPARATE ITEMS (Item 17) 17. ORDINANCE NO. 20,068 - Z- 4524 -G — Approving a Planned Zoning Development and establishing a Planned Office District titled GCC Addition Lot 2 Short -Form POD, located at 13000 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, Arkansas; amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent, 3 open positions. Staff recommends approval. (1" Reading January 20, 2009. Synopsis: The request is a rezoning to POD to allow the subdivision of an existing 2.9 -acre lot into two (2) lots with lot areas less than the two (2) -acre typical minimum requirement per the Highway 10 Design Overlay District. The ordinance was read the first time. A motion was made by Director Keck, 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 ordinance was read the second time. A motion was made by Director Keck, 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 ordinance was read the third time. Mayor Stodola stated that this was another one of those developments that was less than two acres on Highway 10. Director Cazort stated that was correct but the difference was that this one was office as opposed to retail. Mayor Stodola asked if anyone had any further questions or statements. There being none, Mayor Stodola called for a voice vote. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present being two - thirds in number, the ordinance was passed. Item 18 was the Board's next consideration. Mr. Russell, Bond Counsel, addressed the Board to say that he believed that Item 18 was listed incorrectly on the agenda. He stated that earlier on the Consent Agenda, the public hearing was set for February 17, 2009. Tonight, the applicant would like to have the first and second readings of the ordinance, and then have the public hearing on February 17, 2009. He stated that the public hearing had not yet been advertised or published, and this was only to be for the first and second readings, if the Board approved. 7 City of Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting February 3, 2009 6:00 PM 18. PUBLIC HEARING & ORDINANCE - (3rd reading will be held on February 17, 2009). Authorizing the construction of betterments and improvements to the Sewer System of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; authorizing the issuance of a Sewer Revenue Bond, Series 2009A for the purpose of financing the cost thereof, providing for the payment of the principal and interest on the bond; and prescribing other matters r The ordinance was read the first time. A motion was made by Director Hurst, 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 ordinance was read the second time. (Is' and 2nd Readings Only) Mayor Stodola announced that the Ordinance would be held on second reading, until the next meeting. 19. PUBLIC HEARING & ORDINANCE NO. 20,069 - Z -8404- Approving a Planned Zoning Development and establishing a Planned Commercial District titled the Dog House Short-Form PCD located at 2619 Kavanaugh Boulevard, Little Rock, Arkansas; amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: I aye, 9 nays, 0 absent. Staff recommends approval Synopsis: The request is an appeal of the Planning Commission's recommendation of denial of a rezoning to this site from C -3, General Commercial District to PCD to allow the addition of an outdoor play area for pets as an allowable activity behind the existing building. Mayor Stodola opened the public hearing. Mr. Lucian Gillam, representing Mr. Robert Smith, the applicant, handed out letters of support from neighbors existing in a one block area. He stated this application is for a dog grooming and dog day care for ten dogs and the hours would be from 9 AM to 4:30 PM, and the area would be fenced. The area is secured with a double gate to minimize the change of pets escaping when the gates are open to add or remove a dog. Mr. Gilliam and Mr. Smith stated that there would be no more than ten dogs, and that no dogs would not be kept overnight. When questioned by the Board, Mr. Smith said the area would be cleaned as needed, that the solids would be picked up and the pad where the dogs would be outside would be hosed off. The Board asked what type of fencing was used. Mr. Smith said it was chain link. They contended that Mr. Smith had been in business for seven and a half years, and had never once received a complaint until recently when City staff contacted them concerning the use. Mr. Smith said that the pen is a 20 -foot by 40 foot pen. He said there is a capacity for approximately thirty dogs, but this application was only for ten. The Board also wanted assurance that the use was to be daytime only, no nighttime activities. Mr. Smith assured the Board that they plan to limit the outside activity to the hours of 9AM and 4:30 PM. The Board also wanted to know if the dogs would be supervised while in the pen. Mr. Smith answered no. He stated that about every half hour they would be doing cleaning, so the area is never unkempt. The Board asked about the type of surface. Mr. Smith answered that it was concreted. The Board asked staff to give an overview of the application, and staff recommendation. Mr. Bozynski, Planning Director gave an overview of the application saying that the applicant operates a dog grooming, bathing, and daycare and limited boarding facility. He said the business incorporated an outdoor �3 City of Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting February 3, 2009 6:00 PM area just behind the building that is used during business hours. He stated the outdoor play area is not an allowable use under the current zoning. He said the activity was brought to staff's attention, and they informed the applicant of the need for rezoning if the outdoor activity was to remain. He said the property is zoning C -3, General Commercial District and the applicant is seeking a rezoning to Planned Commercial Development to allow the addition of an outdoor play area for pets as an allowable use. He said the business had been operating for approximately one and a half years in violation. He said that when the notified the applicant that they were in violation, the applicant applied for the correct zoning. He said that staff recommends approval because of the limited number of hours, they are limited daytime hours, the business is limited to the current applicant, and it is a restricted daytime use. Mr. Gilliam said that when petitions were circulated opposing the rezoning that there was a misconception that they would board thirty dogs outside, and they would be a twenty -four -seven operation. He said the letters of opposition were based on things that were not true. He said the business right next door has no problem with the business. Mr. Steve Giles representing Rose and Ed Back, adjacent property owners, addressed the Board saying that his clients were opposed to the rezoning of the site to allow the animals outdoors. Mr. Giles stated the site was unique in that there was an eight foot wall behind the building with the home located on top of the wall, where the sound amplified. Mr. Giles said the Backs had owned their home for a number of years and had chosen to move because of the noise. He said the "Dog House" would place 15 to 20 dogs within the outside enclosure, and as a new dog entered the area, the dogs as a matter of practice bark in greeting. He said that once the barking started within the alley then the dogs of the people living on the south side of the Backs would start barking. He said that Hillcrest is a unique area in that business and residents could co- exist. He stated that his clients thought that the outdoor activity was allowed under the current zoning, so rather than object, his clients moved. Mr. Giles stated that his clients had placed their home on the market, and had been unable to sell due to the barking dogs. He stated there were neighbors and businesses in the area that were in opposition to the request for rezoning, which were presented at the Planning Commission Meeting. He said his clients have done extensive renovations, and are trying to sell their property, and that realtors have brought by interested prospects, but they are not interested because of the barking dogs. He asked the Board if they would want to live by a house that has up thirty barking dogs; or even ten dogs. You cannot assume the dogs will be quite. He said the Backs have a Carriage House located to the back of their property, which had been rented, but the last tenant moved because of the barking dogs. He felt sure that other neighbors felt the dogs had a bad affect in the neighborhood. There was no further discussion. Mayor Stodola closed the public hearing. The ordinance was read the first time. A motion was made 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 ordinance was read the second time. A motion was made by Director Cazort, seconded by Director Hurst to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, City of Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting February 3, 2009 6:00 PM 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 rules were suspended and the ordinance was passed. A motion was made by Director Cazort, seconded by Director Hurst to recess the meeting to go into executive session for the purpose of making liaison Board appointments, and appointments to various City Boards and Commissions. Director Kumpuris asked if this could be deferred two weeks because all the directors were not present. Director Cazort said he would withdraw his motion. Director Cazort stated since there are also various Boards and Commissions, why not go into executive session to make appointments to the Boards and Commissions, and defer the liaison positions for two weeks. Director Kumpuris had no objection. Director Cazort seconded by Director Kumpuris make the motion to go into executive session to make appointments to various Boards and Commissions. 20. EXECUTIVE SESSION & RESOLUTION NO. 12,931 - To make appointments to represent the Little Rock Board of Directors as liaisons and members to City of Little Rock Boards and Commissions and to make appointments to various City of Little Rock Boards and Commissions. Synopsis: Little Rock Animal Services Advisory Board: three (3) positions. Board of Adjustment: one (1) position. Little Rock Sanitary Sewer Commission: one (1) position. Little Rock Zoo Board of Governors: two (2) positions. Mr. Bruce Moore, City Manager, read the nominations of the following persons to the listed Boards and Commissions: Sanitary Sewer Committee - Marilyn Perryman (Ward 4); Little Rock Zoo Board of Governors - Matthew Coffield (Ward 4) and C. Tad Bohannon (Ward 6); Animal Services Advisory Board, Dr. Bob Hale, Kimberly Steed Landrum, and Lance Lieblong. A motion was made by Director Cazort, seconded by Director Richardson to make the appointments to the Boards and Commissions as listed. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the resolution making the appointments was adopted. There was some discussion regarding the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The Board asked the Mayor to forward them information as it became available. City Manager, Bruce Moore announced that the Sales Use Tax for January had exceeded projections; but staff is watching this daily. Director Adcock announced that the NUSA Conference would be held in Little Rock next year. The dates are May 26 -29, 2010. 10 City of Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting February 3, 2009 6:00 PM There being no other business to discuss, Director Keck made a motion, seconded by Director Richardson to adjourn. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: a cy ood City Jerk APPROVED: Mark Stodola, Mayor 11