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Home My WebLink About01-17-12Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting January 17, 2012 6:00 PM Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting January 17, 2012 6:00 PM The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, met in a regular meeting with Vice Mayor Dean Kumpuris presiding. City Clerk Susan Langley called the roll with the following Directors present: Richardson; Hurst; Cazort; Hines; Wright; Wyrick; Fortson; Adcock; and Vice Mayor Kumpuris. Mayor Stodola and Director Hendrix were absent. Director Kumpuris delivered the invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENTATIONS City of Little Rock Employee Retirement Recognition — Randy Reeves, Little Rock Police Department 4A State Football Champions Pulaski Academy Bruins CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 — 4 and Item 6) 1. RESOLUTION NO. 13,424: To certify local government endorsement of All Weather Insulated Panels, to be located at 15000 Panatela Parkway, 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. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 13.425: To approve the revised Land Bank Priorities and Policies as guidelines for acquisition and disposition; and for other purposes. staff recommends approval. Synopsis: On March 3, 2009, pursuant to Resolution No. 12,944, the Board of Directors approved the Land Bank Priorities and Policies as guidelines for the acquisition and disposal of property through the Land Bank Program. After thorough review, the Commission noted typographical and grammatical errors and procedural deficiencies and made revisions to remedy these issues. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 13,426: To authorize the City Manager to enter into an Annual Purchasing Contract with Landers Toyota of Little Rock for vehicle leasing services; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The Little Rock Police Department is requesting approval to award an Annual Purchase Order to Landers Toyota of Little Rock to provide leased undercover vehicles. This will be a one (1)- year contract with option for two (2), one (1) -year extensi7ons upon agreement of both parties. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 13.427: To authorize the Mayor to issue a letter of support to the Arkansas Development Finance Authority for the rehabilitation of the Asbury Park Apartments, located at 8500 Keller Drive, 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 Low Income Housing Tax Credits to the Arkansas Development Finance Authority for the rehabilitation of the Asbury Park Apartments. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 13,429: To authorize the Mayor to issue a letter of support to the Arkansas Development Finance Authority for the construction of a sixty (60) -unit senior Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting January 17, 2012 6:00 PM gated community, located at the southeast corner of Mabelvale Pike and North Chicot 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 Low Income Housing Tax Credits to the Arkansas Development Finance Authority for the construction of a sixty (60) -unit senior gated community. 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. SEPARATE ITEMS (Item 5) 5. RESOLUTION NO. 13.428: To authorize the Mayor to issue a letter of support to the Arkansas Development Finance Authority for the construction of a seventy -five (75) -bed senior assisted living facility, located at Kanis Road and Labelle Drive, 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 various financing sources to the Arkansas Development Finance Authority for the construction of a seventy five (75)- bed assisted living facility at the corner of Kanis Road and Labelle Drive. 60% percent of the funding would originate through ADFA and 40% would be financed conventionally. Roger Ball, 1620 Village Lake Drive: Stated that he was opposed to the proposed facility being located with his subdivision. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to approve the resolution. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the resolution was approved. GROUPED ITEMS (Items 7 - 10) 7. ORDINANCE NO. 20.529; A -322: To accept the Fourche Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility Annexation; to add certain lands to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays and 3 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: To accept the annexation of some 212.5 acres at 2500 Birdwood Drive, being the Fourche Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, to the City of Little Rock. 8. ORDINANCE NO. 20.530; Z -8707: To reclassify property located 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: 8 ayes; 0 nays and 3 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The owner of the 0.245 -acre lot, located at 1110 South Woodrow Street, is requesting that the zoning be reclassified from 0-3 and R -3 to R-4. 9. ORDINANCE NO. 20.531 • Z -8725: To reclassify property located 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: 8 ayes; 0 nays and 3 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The owner of the 4.07 -acre property, located at 7603 Jamison Road, is requesting that the zoning be reclassified from R -2 to 1 -2 and OS. 2 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting January 17, 2012 6:00 PM 10. ORDINANCE NO. 20,532; Z -8726: To reclassify property located 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: 8 ayes; 0 nays and 3 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The owner of the 0.19 -acre lot, located at the southwest corner of Stout Street and Cox Street (not constructed), is requesting that the zoning be reclassified from AF to R -7A. The ordinances were read a first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Hines, 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 Hurst, 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. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinances were approved. OTHER ITEMS (Item 11) 11. RESOLUTION NO. 13,430: To authorize the City Attorney to file a petition with the Arkansas Supreme Court to seek concurrent jurisdiction on truancy issues with the Circuit Court and the District Courts; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to approve the resolution. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the resolution was approved. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Item 12) 12. RESOLUTION NO. 13,431: To make reinstatement to the Historic District Commission; and for other purposes. Synopsis: Reinstatement of Loretta Hendrix to complete the remainder of her term, which expires June 15, 2012. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to approve the resolution. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the resolution was approved. CITIZEN'S COMMUNICATION The following individuals spoke on issues that were not included on the agenda. Luke Skrable: Public Safety Robert Webb: Public Safety Kathy Wells: Homeless Jacqueline Irby 4223 West 24" Street: Fireworks /Gun Shorts in Neighborhoods Benny Johnson, 9525 Interstate 30: Stop the Violence John Coffin, 7106 Shamrock Drive: In Support of Reverend Johnson Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting January 17, 2012 6:00 PM Rodney Bolder: Stop the Violence Director Hines made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to adjourn the meeting. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the meeting was adjourned. 0 APP OVED: Dean Ku s, Vice Mayor