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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-03-11Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting May 3, 2011 6:00 PM Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting May 3, 2011 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; Hurst; Cazort; Hines; Wright; Wyrick; Fortson; Adcock; Vice Mayor Kumpuris (enrolled at 6:19 PM); and Mayor Stodola. Director Richardson was absent. Director Adcock delivered the invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENTATIONS GFOA Presentation for CAFR National Preservation Month Proclamation City of Little Rock Departmental Employees of the Year Presentation ADDITIONS: M -1 RESOLUTION NO. 13,313: To amend Little Rock Resolution No. 13,296 (April 19, 2011) to recognize the option to renew the contract with River City Hydraulics Company for a period of up to two (2) additional year; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with River City Hydraulics Company in the amount of $150,000 to provide originally- manufactured Heil replacement parts. This APO is for one (1) -year, with an option to renew each year up to two (2) additional years. M -2 RESOLUTION NO. 13,314: To certify local government endorsement of Windstream Hosted Solutions, LLC, to be located at 4001 Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, to participate in the Arkansas Tax Back Program (as authorized by Section 15- 4- 2706(D) of the Consolidate Incentive Act of 2003); and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. DEFERRAL: 9. ORDINANCE; Z- 6698 -C: To approve a modification to a Planned Zoning Development and to provide for the establishment of a Planned Commercial District titled 3900 John Barrow Road Short-Form PCD, located at 3900 John Barrow Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending Ordinance No. 18,535 and the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 1 aye; 10 nays; and 0 absent. Staff recommends denial. Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting May 3, 2011 6:00 PM Synopsis: The request is an appeal of the Planning Commission's recommendation of denial of an amendment to the previously approved PCD to revise the previously- approved use mid and add additional retail and a special events center as allowable uses for the site. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Hendrix, to add Items M -1 and M -2 to the Consent Agenda and to defer Item 9. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, Items M -1 and M -2 were added to the Consent Agenda and Item 9 was deferred. CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1— 7 and Items M -1 & M -2) 1. MOTION: To approve the minutes of the Little Rock City Board of Directors Meetings of April 5, 2011. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 13,305: To certify local government endorsement of AluChem of Little Rock, LLC, to be located at 10300 Arch Street 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. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 13,306; G -23 -427: To set May 17, 2011, as the date of hearing on the petition to abandon the north 115 feet of the twenty (20) -foot wide alley right -of- way (block bounded by East 3`d, East 4th, Rock and Cumberland Streets), located in Block 38, Original City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and 1 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The adjacent properly owner is requesting to abandon the north 115 feet of the twenty (20) -foot wide alley right -of -way, located within Block 38, Original City of Little Rock. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 13,307; G -23 -428: To set May 17, 2011, as the date of hearing on the petition to abandon the south 82.7 feet of the sixteen (16) -foot wide alley right -of- way (block bounded by West 11 th Street, Maryland Avenue, Booker Street and Johnson Street), located within Block 2, Jones and Worthen's Addition to the Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and I absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The adjacent properly owner is requesting to abandon the south 82.7 feet of the sixteen (16) -foot wide alley right -of -way, located within Block 2, Jones and Worthen's Addition. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 13,308: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with B.R. McGinty Mechanical, Inc., to provide plumbing repairs on an as- needed basis; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to enter into a contract with B.R. McGinty Mechanical, Inc., to provide plumbing repairs on an hourly basis when City Staff cannot respond in a timely manner. Bid #C11003R. 2 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting May 3, 2011 6:00 PM 6. RESOLUTION NO. 13,309: To authorize the City Manager to enter into Modification #1 of the Consortium Funding Agreement between the City of Little Rock and Habitat for Humanity Pulaski County; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 13,310 ' : To authorize the City Manager to award a contract to Heiple Wiedower Architects to perform periodic architectural or engineering work for the City; to prescribe the extent of authority that City Beautiful Commission member William Wiedower has to participate in this contract; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to enter into a contract with Heiple Wiedower Architects to perform architectural or engineering work on an as needed basis. Most projects will be small in nature and will be performed on a predetermined hourly basis. M -1 RESOLUTION NO. 13,313: To amend Little Rock Resolution No. 13,296 (April 19, 2011) to recognize the option to renew the contract with River City Hydraulics Company for a period of up to two (2) additional year; and for other purposes. staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with River City Hydraulics Company in the amount of $150,000 to provide originally- manufactured Heil replacement parts. This APO is for one (1) -year, with an option to renew each year up to two (2) additional years. M -2 RESOLUTION NO. 13,314: To certify local government endorsement of Windstream Hosted Solutions, LLC, to be located at 4001 Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, to participate in the Arkansas Tax Back Program (as authorized by Section 15- 4- 2706(D) of the Consolidate Incentive Act of 2003); and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to approve the Consent Agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the Consent Agenda was approved. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ITEM (Item 8) 8. ORDINANCE NO. 20,426; MSP11 -01: To amend the Master Street Plan, adding a minor arterial, East 9` Street Extension, from Bond Avenue east and north to Calhoun Street; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and I absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The proposed East 91h Street extension for the current terminus of East 91h Street at Bond Avenue proceeding east and north to approximate the current Calhoun /East 6`h Street intersection shall be classified as a Minor Arterial. The ordinance was read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, 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 3 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting May 3, 2011 6:00 PM 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. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinance was approved. PUBLIC HEARING (Item 10) 10. ORDINANCE NO. 20,427: To authorize the issuance of taxable industrial development revenue bonds under the authority of Act No. 9 of 1960. as amended, for the purposes of securing and developing industry within the City; to authorize the execution and delivery of a bond purchase agreement providing for the sale of the bonds; to authorize the execution and delivery of a trust indenture securing the bonds; to authorize the execution and delivery of a lease agreement between the City, as lessor, and Windstream Hosted Solutions, LLC, as lessee; to authorize the execution and delivery of an agreement for payments in lieu of taxes; to authorize the execution and delivery of other documents relating to the issuance of the bonds and prescribing other matters relating thereto; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Mayor Stodola opened the public hearing and asked if there were individuals present that wished to speak for or against the item. There being none present, Mayor Stodola closed the public hearing The ordinance was read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Hurst, 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 Cazort, 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. 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. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Items 11 -12) Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Hurst, for the Board to go into Executive Session for the purpose of Board and Commission appointments. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the Board went into Executive Session for the purpose of Board and Commission appointments. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 13.311: Appointments to the City of Little Rock Boards and Commissions. Ell Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting May 3, 2011 6:00 PM Synopsis: Board of Adjustment (1 Position) Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Kumpuris, to appoint Jeff Yates to the Board of Adjustment. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointment was approved. 12. RESOLUTION NO. 13,312: Appointments to the Little Rock Advertising and Promotion Commission. Synopsis: Reappointment of Tim Morton to his second four (4) -year At -Large Position term. Reappointment of Warren Simpson to his second four (4) -year Industry Position term. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Fortson, to reappoint Tim Morton to his second four (4) -year At -Large Position term and to reappoint Warren Simpson to his second four (4) -year Industry Position term. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointments were approved. CITIZEN'S COMMUNICATION Frederick Lee, 1107 South Pine Street: Stated that he was the owner of the property located at 1107 South Pine Street and needed additional time to complete repairs at his home. Luke Skrable, 9602 Woodford Drive: Expressed his concerns regarding the enforcement of the ordinance related to parking in yards. Barbara Jones: Voiced her concern that a CATA Bus route was needed on John Barrow Road. Elizabeth Brooks: Stated that a CATA Bus route was need in the John Barrow area. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Fortson, to adjourn the meeting. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: F APPROVED: Mark Stodola, Mayor