HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-18-10Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting
May 18, 2010
6:00 PM
Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting
May 18, 2010
6:00 PM
The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, met in a regular meeting
with Mayor Mark Stodola presiding. City Clerk Susan Langley called the roll with the
following Directors present: Hendrix; Richardson; Hurst; Keck; Wright; Wyrick;
Kumpuris; Adcock; Vice Mayor Fortson; and Mayor Stodola. Director Cazort was
absent. Director Kumpuris delivered the invocation, which was followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance.
ADDITIONS:
M -1. MOTION: To approve the minutes of the Little Rock Board of Directors
Meetings of December 1, 2009, and the Little Rock Board of Directors Reconvened
Meeting of December 8, 2009.
M -2 RESOLUTION NO. 13,138: To authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement with Construction Management & Maintenance Company, Inc., for traffic
signal installations at Taylor Loop Road and Hinson Road and Taylor Loop Road and
Rahling Road; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement with Construction Management &
Maintenance Company, Inc., for traffic signal installations at Taylor Loop Road and Hinson Road
and Taylor Loop Road and Rahling Road.
M -3 RESOLUTION NO. 13,139: To set June 1, 2010, as the date of hearing on the
question of the issuance of not to exceed $30,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of
Industrial Development Revenue Bonds by the City of Little Rock (Welspun Tubular,
Inc.); and for other purposes. Staffrecommends approval.
M -4 RESOLUTION NO. 13,140: To certify local government endorsement of
Welspun Tubular, LLC, located at 9301 Frazier Pike, Little Rock, Arkansas, to
participate in the Arkansas Tax Back Program (as authorized by Section 15- 4- 2706(D) of
the Consolidated Incentive Act of 2003); and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
WITHDRAWAL:
16. ORDINANCE; Z- 4562 -F: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and
establish a Planned Residential District titled The Gardens at Hickory Grove Long -Form
PD -R, located on Dorado Beach Drive, just west of Hinson Road, Little Rock, Arkansas,
amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other
purposes. Planning Commission: 6 ayes; 3 nays and 2 absent. Staff recommends approval. (Deferred
from May 4, 2010)
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Synopsis: The request is a revision to the previously approved PD -R for the Phase II portion of the
subdivision to allow Lots 51— 62 to be reconfigured into thirty -nine (39) smaller lots.
Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Hurst, to add Items M -1, M -2,
M -3 and M -4 to the Consent Agenda and to withdraw Item 16. By unanimous voice vote
of the Board Members present, Items M -1, M -2, M -3 and M -4 were added to the
Consent Agenda and Item 16 was withdrawn.
PRESENTATIONS:
2010 Parking Staff Member of the Year Ward — John Honea
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 -10 and M -1— M -4)
1. RESOLUTION NO. 13,128: To award a contract to Hipskind Excavating, Inc., for
FEMA Disaster Recovery Grant Project, Gill Street Repair; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval.
Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to approve contracts and agreements with Hipskind
Excavating, Inc., for FEMA Disaster Recovery Grant Project, Gill Street Repair, Bid No. 2010 -206.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 13,129: To award a contract to Redstone Construction Group,
Inc., for FEMA Disaster Recovery Grant Project, Swaggerty Branch Pipe Debris
Removal; and for other purposes. Staffrecommends approval.
Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to approve contracts and agreements with Redstone
Construction Group, Inc., for FEMA Disaster Recovery Grant Project, Swaggerty Branch Pipe
Debris Removal, Bid No. 2010 -210.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 13,130: To award a contract to Gene Summers Construction,
Inc., for CDBG -R Project, Brown Street, 22"d Street — 23rd Street Improvements and City
Sidewalk Repair; and for other purposes. (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) Staff
recommends approval.
Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to approve contracts and agreements with Gene Summers
Construction, Inc., for CDBG -R Project, Brown Street, 22nd Street — 23rd Street Improvements and
City Sidewalk Repairs, Bid No. 2010 -228.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 13,131: To authorize the City Manager to purchase twenty -
eight (28) HVAC units from J &B Supply for the Building Services Division of the Public
Works Department; and for other purposes. (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) Staff
recommends approval.
Synopsis: Accepted bids for twenty -eight (28) HVAC units. Bid #0229.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 13,132: To authorize the City Manager to purchase two (2)
chillers from Carrier Building Systems and Services for Central Fire Station and the
Little Rock Police Department Headquarters; and for other purposes. (American Recovery
and Reinvestment Act) Staff recommends approval.
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Synopsis: Accepted bids for two (2) chillers that will replace the old chillers at Central Fire Station
and the Little Rock Police Department Headquarters.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 13,133: To authorize the City Manager to purchase two (2)
HVAC units from RP Solutions (EEI) for the computer room in the Information
Technology Building; and for other purposes. (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) Staff
recommends approval.
Synopsis: Accepted bids for two (2) computer room HVAC units. Bid #0226.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 13,134: To authorize the Mayor to issue a letter of support to
the Arkansas Development Finance Authority for the rehabilitation of Buffington Towers
Apartments at 224 East 7th Street, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other
purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The Resolution would authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support for tax credits to the
Arkansas Development Authority.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 13,135: To authorize the Mayor to issue a letter of support to
the Arkansas Development Finance Authority for the construction of Senior Tax Credit
Apartments at the Good Shepherd Campus on Aldersgate Road, in the City of Little
Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The Resolution would authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support for tax credits to the
Arkansas Development Authority.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 13,136: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a lease
agreement with E -Z -Go, a Division of Textron, Inc., for the leasing of golf carts; and for
other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: A resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a twelve (12) -month lease, with
two (2), twelve (12) -month options to renew, with E -Z Go Textron in the amount of $146,304 per
year. The amount totals $438,912 for three (3) years for ninety -five (95) electric golf carts, fifty -two
(52) electric golf carts with permanent built -in tow bars, fifteen (15) gas golf carts with permanent
built -in tow bars, five (5) gas utility carts, one (1) concession /refreshment utility cart and one (1) ball
picker gas utility cart with protective cage.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 13,137: To name the bridge commonly referred to as the
Rock Island Bridge the Clinton Presidential Park Bridge; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval.
Synopsis: Officially changes the name of the bridge commonly referred to as the Rock Island Bridge
to the Clinton Presidential Park Bridge.
M -1. MOTION: To approve the minutes of the Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting
of December 1, 2009, and the Little Rock Board of Directors Reconvened Meeting of
December 8, 2009.
M -2 RESOLUTION NO. 13,138: To authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement with Construction Management & Maintenance Company, Inc., for traffic
signal installations at Taylor Loop Road and Hinson Road and Taylor Loop Road and
Rahling Road; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
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Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement with Construction Management &
Maintenance Company, Inc., for traffic signal installations at Taylor Loop Road and Hinson Road
and Taylor Loop Road and Rattling Road.
M -3 RESOLUTION NO. 13,139: To set June 1, 2010, as the date of hearing on the
question of the issuance of not to exceed $30,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of
Industrial Development Revenue Bonds by the City of Little Rock (Welspun Tubular,
Inc.); and for other purposes. Staffrecommends approval.
M -4 RESOLUTION NO. 13,140: To certify local government endorsement of
Welspun Tubular, LLC, located at 9301 Frazier Pike, Little Rock, Arkansas, to
participate in the Arkansas Tax Back Program (as authorized by Section 15- 4- 2706(D) of
the Consolidated Incentive Act of 2003); and for other purposes. Staffrecommends approval.
Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Keck, to approve the Consent
Agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the Consent Agenda
was approved.
GROUPED ITEMS (Item 11 and Item 14)
11. ORDINANCE NO. 20,270; Z -8513: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Residential District titled Little Rock Housing Authority
Braddock's Addition Short-Form PD -R, located south of West 18th Street between
Valentine and Valmar Streets, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map
of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 11 ayes;
0 nays and 0 absent. Staff recommends approval. (Deferred from February 16, 2010) (Deferred from
March 2, 2010)
Synopsis: The Little Rock Housing Authority is proposing a re- zoning of the site from R -3, Single -
Family to PD -R to allow for the development of four (4) duplexes on these four (4) previously platted
lots.
14. ORDINANCE NO. 20,267; Z- 8472 -A: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Commercial District titled St. Mark Baptist Church Long -Form
PCD, located north of 12th Street, west of Fair Park Boulevard and south of 10th Street,
Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays and I absent. Staff
recommends approval.
Synopsis: The request is a rezoning from various zoning districts to PCD to allow a church to
redevelop the area with a new worship center with a seating capacity of 3,000 persons.
The ordinances were read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Keck, to suspend the rules and place the ordinances on second reading. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the
ordinances were read a second time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Wright, to suspend the rules and place the ordinances on third reading. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the
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ordinances were read a third time. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members
present, the ordinances were approved.
SEPARATE ITEMS (Items 12 —13, Item 15 and Item 17)
Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to read Items 12 and 13
together. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the motion was
approved.
12. ORDINANCE; LU09- 04 -03: To amend the Land Use Plan (16,222) in the Heights
Hillcrest Planning District from Park/Open Space to Office; and for other purposes.
Planning Commission: 9 ayes and I nay. Staff recommends approval. (Deferred from March 2,
2010)(Deferred from March 16, 2010)(Deferred from April 6, 2010)
Synopsis: A Land Use Plan amendment in the Heights Hillcrest Planning District from Park/Open
Space to Office for future development.
13. ORDINANCE; Z- 1859 -I: To reclassify property located at the northeast corner of
University Avenue and Evergreen Street in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, amending
the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes.
Planning Commission: 9 ayes; I nay and I absent. Staff recommends approval. (Deferred from March 2,
2010) (Deferred from March 16, 2010)(Deferred from April 6, 2010)
Synopsis: The owners of the 1.42 acres of property located at the northeast corner of University
Avenue and Evergreen Street are requesting that the zoning be reclassified from R -2 to 0-3.
The ordinances were read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Kumpuris, to suspend the rules and place the ordinances on second reading. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the
ordinances were read a second time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Richardson, to suspend the rules and place the ordinances on third reading. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the
ordinances were read a third time.
Vice Mayor Fortson made the motion, seconded by Director Keck, to limit discussion on
the item to fifteen (15) minutes. By voice vote of the Board Members present, with
Director Adcock voting in opposition, the motion was approved.
Dr. William Goolesby: Stated that he and his wife owned the approximately 1/2 acre tract
of land that fronted University Avenue, which adjoined Dr. Roy Jolley's property which
was approximately .90 of an acre. Dr. Goolesby stated that the property previously had
been zoned R -2 to serve as a buffer zone for a planned hospital development that was
never built. Dr. Goolesby stated that he wanted to re -zone the property from R -2 to 0-3
in an attempt to locate a developer to develop the property.
Esther Rogers, 7 Gay Place: Stated that she was a member of the Gay Place /South
Normandy Neighborhood Association and lived across University Avenue from the
property in question. Ms. Rogers stated that there was currently a 19% vacancy rate in
the surrounding area, and within the intersection of University Avenue and Evergreen
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Street, there were four (4) For Lease for Office Space signs, and an additional sign
located adjacent to the property in question. Ms. Rogers stated that she understood that
the entrance into the property was to exit off of University Avenue; however, she felt that
it would create a traffic hazard located that close to the University Avenue and Evergreen
Street intersection. Ms. Rogers stated that she had obtained the police reports for the
time period January 2008 — January 2009, and there had been forty (40) traffic accidents
at the intersection. Ms. Rogers stated that the Forest Heights Middle School, Johnson
Montessori School and Arkansas River Valley Montessori School were all located in the
immediate area and that twenty -eight (28) of the forty (40) accidents had occurred during
school hours. Ms. Rogers reported that a traffic accident had occurred at the intersection
that morning and another at the same intersection that afternoon.
Walt Simpson, 9 Ga. Pace: Did not want to speak; however, he wanted to register his
opposition.
Edward Erxleben, 6 Lenon Drive: Did not want to speak; however, he wanted to register
his opposition.
Ellen Fischer, 5 Lenon Drive: Did not want to speak; however, she wanted to register her
opposition.
Bryan Green, 9 Lenon Drive: Did not want to speak; however, he wanted to register his
opposition.
Laura Burns Golden, 18 Lenon Drive: Did not want to speak; showever, he wanted to
register her opposition.
Joan Dudley, 9 Virginia Lane: Did not want to speak; however, she wanted to register
her opposition.
Jonathan Rogers, 7 Ga Pte: Did not want to speak; however, he wanted to register his
opposition.
Director Hurst asked what the staff s recommendation was regarding the ingress and
egress on the property. Public Works Department Director Steve Beck stated that based
on the analysis of the 2009 accident reports and the fact that the facility would be right -in
and right -out only, 200 feet north of the intersection, staff did not feel that it would
exacerbate the traffic issues. In addition, Mr. Beck stated that there was an existing third
lane on that portion of University Avenue, north from Evergreen Street to the top of the
hill.
Director Kumpuris stated that he had walked the property the previous weekend, and
based on the proposed placement of the ingress and egress, an individual would have to
accelerate up the incline on University Avenue only to slow down to make a turn back
into the property.
Dr. Goolesby stated that he and Dr. Jolley did not have a plan for the property; however,
the present R -2 designation rendered the property virtually worthless.
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By roll call vote of the Board Members present, the votes for Item 12 were as follows:
Ayes: Hendrix and Adcock. Nays: Richardson; Hurst; Keck; Wright; Wyrick;
Kumpuris; and Vice Mayor Fortson. Absent: Cazort. By a vote of 2 ayes; 7 nays; and 1
absent, the ordinance failed.
By roll call vote of the Board Members present, the votes for Item 13 were as follows:
Ayes: Hendrix. Nays: Richardson; Hurst; Keck; Wright; Wyrick; Kumpuris; Adcock;
and Vice Mayor Fortson. Absent: Cazort. By a vote of 1 ayes; 8 nays; and 1 absent,
the ordinance failed.
15. ORDINANCE NO. 20,268: To condemn certain structures in the City of Little
Rock as structural, fire and health hazards; providing for summary abatement procedures;
directing the City Attorney to take such action as is necessary to raze and remove said
structures; declaring an emergency; and for other purposes. staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Fourteen (14) residential structures in dilapidated and /or burned condition causing a
negative environmental impact on the residential neighborhoods in which they are located.
The ordinance was read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Richardson, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the
ordinance was read a second time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Hurst, 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 a third time.
Dorothy Jackson, P.O. Box. 215, Wrightsville, Arkansas: Stated that she owned the
property at 3719 West 19th Street and was attempting to sell the property. Ms. Jackson
asked the Board to reconsider the demolition of the structure.
Director Hendrix asked how long the house and been in its present condition, and Ms.
Jackson stated two (2) years. Director Hendrix asked how long would it take for the
house to be repaired and brought up to City Code. Ms. Jackson stated that she was only
interested in selling the property.
By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinance was approved.
By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the emergency clause was
approved.
17. ORDINANCE: To amend Little Rock, Ark., Rev. Code § 36 -3 (1988) to include
within the definition of "Parolee or Probationer Housing Facility," a reference to the
means of parole for all persons regardless of the paroling agency; to declare an
emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: To more carefully define the term Parolee or Probationer Housing Facility in the City
zoning ordinances to assure that it includes all such facilities regardless of the entity that actually
grants an individual parole.
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The ordinance was read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Keck, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the
ordinance was read a second time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Wyrick, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. By voice
vote of the Board Members present, the motion failed.
J. Cliff McKinney, 111 Center Street, Suite 1900: Stated that he represented Under
Grace Ministries and that they were in opposition to the ordinance. Mr. McKinney stated
that they had a proposed project that would be on the June 3, 2010, Planning Commission
Agenda and that they had issued notices to the surrounding property owners. Mr.
McKinney stated that they had no objection to the ordinance; however, their opposition
was to the retroactive effect to their pending application. Mr. McKinney stated that as a
courtesy, Under Grace Ministries visited with Planning & Development Staff when they
began the process of acquiring an apartment complex in West Little Rock which was
already zoned C -3. Mr. McKinney stated that the ordinance in the current version
defined parolee housing as parolees from the Department of Criminal Corrections;
however, in the case of the Under Grace Ministries facility, all the parolees would be
from the Department of Community Corrections, which was a separate State Agency.
Director Wright stated that she was not familiar with Under Grace Ministries nor with
their pending application; however, she was most concerned with the neighborhoods
where these facilities were placed.
Paul Chapman, 17 Powderhorn Court: Stated that he was a pastor at Fellowship Bible
Church and a volunteer with Under Grace Ministries. Mr. Chapman gave an overview of
their pending application that would be before the Planning Commission on June 3, 2010.
Warren Woodham, 3512 Buckeye Court, Benton, Arkansas: Stated that he served on the
Board for Under Grace Ministries and they were not in opposition to the ordinance;
however, they did oppose the retroactive aspect of the ordinance.
Jeff Spry, 2418 Forest Creek Drive: Voiced his support for the pending application by
Under Graces Ministries.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Item 18)
18. ORDINANCE NO. 20,269; G -23 -418: To abandon a portion of South Taylor
Street and West 11th Street and easements, located within the Peay and Worthen
Subdivision and the John B. May Subdivision; and for other purposes. Planning
Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays and I absent. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The applicant is requesting the abandonment of a portion of South Taylor Street and West
11th Street and easements located within the Peay and Worthen Subdivision and the John B. May
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The ordinance was read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Keck, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the
ordinance was read a second time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Richardson, 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 a third time.
Mayor Stodola opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present that
desired to speak to the issue. None being present, Mayor Stodola closed the public
hearing.
By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinance was approved.
CITIZEN'S COMMUNICATION
Luke Skrable, 9602 Woodford: Stated that he had still not received answers in regards to
the Professor Bowl case that had been in Environmental Court for several years. Mr.
Skrable urged the Board to utilize the authority that the public had given them to ensure
that fines are being collected properly.
Director Hurst made the motion, seconded by Director Adcock, to adjourn the meeting.
By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the meeting was adjourned.
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