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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-21-12Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting August 21, 2012 6:00 PM Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting August 21, 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: Hendrix; Hurst (enrolled at 6:25 PM); Cazort; Hines; Wright; Wyrick; Fortson; Adcock; Vice Mayor Kumpuris; and Mayor Stodola. Directors Absent: Richardson. Director Hendrix delivered the invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENTATIONS Fleet Services Department 100 Best Fleets Recognition City of Little Rock Employee Retirement Recognition Lonnie Dill, Public Works Department ADDITIONS M -1 RESOLUTION: To establish how interest earnings on bond proceeds of the Capital Improvement Bonds will be appropriated; and for other purposes. staff recommends approval. DEFERRAL 15. ORDINANCE: Z- 5459 -C: To rescind the Little Rock Planning Commission's action in approving a Conditional Use Permit to allow a pavilion to be constructed on the R -2 zoned Forest Park Elementary School property, located at 1600 North Tyler Street, Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 9 ayes, 0 nays, and 2 absent. Staff recommends denial of the resolution and approval of the Conditional Use Permit. (Item was deferred back to the Planning Commission) Synopsis: A record objector is appealing the Planning Commission's approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the construction of a pavilion on the R -2 zoned Forest Park Elementary School property, located at 1600 North Tyler Street. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to add Item M -1 to the Separate Items and to refer Item 15 back to the Planning Commission. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, Item M -1 was added to the Separate Items and Item 15 was referred back to the Planning Commission. CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 — 7) 1. MOTION: To approve the minutes of the Little Rock City Board of Directors Meeting of August 7, 2012; and the Little Rock City Board of Directors Special Called Meeting of July 31, 2012. Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting August 21, 2012 6:00 PM 2. RESOLUTION NO. 13.549: To authorize the City Manager to apply for and enter into grant agreements with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission for economic development with Community Development Block Grant Disaster Funding; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and enter into agreements for an Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Disaster Recovery Funds for a project to create jobs through Easter Seals of Arkansas, Inc. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 13,550: To award a contract for traffic signal installation at Chenal Parkway at Chenonceau Boulevard; and for other purposes. (Funding from the 2012 318 -Cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax Project Funds) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement with Construction Management & Maintenance Co., Inc., for Traffic Signal Installation — Chenal Parkway at Chenonceau Boulevard, Bid No. 2012 -250. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 13.551; G -23 -433: To set September 4, 2012, as the date of hearing on the request to abandon that portion of Anna Street right -of -way between West 32nd Street and Lucie Avenue and the alley right -of -way within Block 21, C. O. Brack Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 9 ayes; 0 nays; and 2 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The adjacent property owners are requesting to abandon that portion of Anna Street right -of -way between West 32nd Street and Lucie Avenue, approximately 305 linear -feet, and the alley right -of -way within Block 21, C. O. Brack Addition, approximately 237.5 linear -feet. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 13,552: To authorize the City Manager to apply to the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism for a State Outdoor Grant for improvements at Natural Steps Park; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to apply for a State Outdoor Grant at Natural Steps Park. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 13,553: To authorize the entry into an Intercreditor Agreement (ERW Project Bonds) in connection with the issuance of $28,750,000 City of Little Rock, Arkansas, Taxable Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (Welspun Tubular LLC, Project), Series 2012 -C (ERW) and an Intercreditor Agreement (spiral project bonds) in connection with the issuance of $25,000,000 City of Little Rock, Arkansas, Taxable Industrial Development Refunding Revenue Bonds (Welspun Tubular LLC Project), Series 2012 -D (spiral); and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 13,554: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Fishnet Security for the purchase of new firewall hardware and software maintenance for the Information Technology Department in the amount of $52,805.95, plus applicable tax; and for other purposes. (Funding from the 2012 518 -Cent Operational Improvements Sales Tax Funding) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: To purchase new Firewall hardware for the two (2) primary firewalls and the firewall located at the Special Investigation Division of the Little Rock Police Department and software maintenance. 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. Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting August 21, 2012 6:00 PM Mayor Stodola stated that he had received one card from an individual that wanted to speak regarding Item 9; therefore, the item would be read separately. GROUPED ITEMS (Item 8 and Items 10 — 14) 8. ORDINANCE NO. 20,618; LU12 -01: To amend the Land Use Plan in the area south of Interstate 630 from Interstate 430 to Interstate 30; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 9 ayes, 0 nays, and 2 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: To approve a package of Land Use Plan changes in the area between Interstate 630, Interstate 30, University Avenue and Interstate 430, including the Geyer Springs Road and 65th Street industrial areas. 10. ORDINANCE NO. 20,620: To amend Little Rock, Ark., Rev. Code § 2- 330.41 (1988) to reduce the timeframe for completion of the development site plan to the Land Bank Commission; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: In an effort to ensure that properties conveyed by the Land Bank are developed in a reasonable period of time and to prevent delay in returning vacant, abandoned, and underutilized properties into productive community assets, the Land Bank Commission recommends the timeframe for the completion of a Development Site Plan be reduced. 11. ORDINANCE NO. 20,621: To dispense with the requirement of competitive bidding and to authorize the City Manager to enter into a special service agreement application with AT &T, as the sole source provider of enhanced 9 -1 -1 services, in the amount of $954,429.97; and for other purposes. (Funding from the 2012 318 -Cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax Project Funds) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The Little Rock Police Department is requesting approval to allow the City Manager to sign a Special Service Arrangement Application with AT &T, the sole source provider for enhanced 9- 1-1 services, which is a modification of the original 1988 lease agreement. This arrangement provides for the upgrading of Enhanced 9 -1 -1 leased system services and upgrading of E 9 -1 -1 equipment within the Communications Center. 12. ORDINANCE NO. 20,622: To authorize the sale of property owned by the City of Little Rock at 421 President Clinton Avenue, to dispense with the requirement for competitive bids to build a new police kiosk for the River Market area; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: To authorize the sale of land in the River Market and to dispense with competitive bids to construct a new police kiosk. 13. ORDINANCE NO. 20.623: To acknowledge the dissolution of Vimy Ridge Water Improvement District No. 139 of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; to agree to accept the transfer of the District's books, records and surplus funds; to assume the responsibilities, obligations and liabilities of the District; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: An ordinance to dissolve Vimy Ridge Water Improvement District No. 139; to accept the transfer of the District's books, records and surplus funds; to assume the responsibilities, obligations and liabilities of the District. 14. ORDINANCE NO. 20,624: To provide for the issuance and sale of a series of Library Construction and Refunding Bonds for the purpose of funding acquisition, construction and equipping of Library Capital Improvement Projects; to refund an outstanding series of Library Construction Bonds; to pledge library tax revenues and special tax collections sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds; to authorize the execution and delivery of a trust indenture; to authorize the 3 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting August 21, 2012 6:00 PM accomplishment of the projects; to approve an official statement; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: To authorize the issuance of library bond in accordance with the recent library tax election. The ordinances were read a first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, 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 Cazort, 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. Director Wyrick stated that that she needed to recuse on Item 13 as she was a member of the District and had a relative that served on the Board and on Item 14 as she had a relative that was in partnership with the firm. By voice vote of the Board Members present, with Director Wyrick recusing on Items 13 and 14, the ordinances were approved. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the emergency clause for Item 12 was approved. By voice vote of the Board Members present, with Director Wyrick recusing, the emergency clause for Item 14 was approved. SEPARATE ITEMS (Item 9) 9. ORDINANCE NO. 20,619: To condemn certain structures in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, as structural, fire and health hazards; providing for summary abatement procedures; directing the City Manager to take such action as is necessary to raze and remove said structures; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staft recommends approval. Synopsis: Three (3) commercial structures have become run -down, dilapidated, unsightly, dangerous and detrimental to the public welfare of the citizens of Little Rock. The ordinance was read a 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 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. Joe Frazier, 8315 Colonel Glenn Road: Stated that he was in the process of purchasing the carwash located at 8301 Asher Avenue and planned to enclose the structure and utilize it as a warehouse for a landscaping business. Mr. Frazier stated that he had been associated with the property for the past eleven (11) months and did not know that it was on the condemnation list. Director Wright stated that the location had been a problem for several years and asked if the property was zoned for the uses that Mr. Frazier had indicated. City Manager 4 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting August 21, 2012 6:00 PM Bruce Moore reported that the property was currently zoned C -3 and that he would have to seek to change the zoning to C -4 to utilize the property as he had indicated. Director Hurst asked for a report regarding the history of code enforcement on the property. Planning & Development Department Director Tony Bozynski stated that the first notice was sent to the owner on June 14, 2012, and subsequent notices were sent afterwards. Mr. Bozynski stated that Mr. Frazier was not the owner of the property. Director Cazort stated that the pictures of the property indicated that there were open drains that were dangerous to anyone around. Mr. Frazier stated that he would have the holes closed within the next thirty (30) days. John Moore, Asher Carwash, LLC: Stated that he was the current owner of the property and had entered into a land contract with Mr. Frazier. Director Adcock asked how long he had owned the property and Mr. Moore stated approximately five (5) years. Mayor Stodola asked how long the property had been under contract. Mr. Moore stated that he and Mr. Frazier had entered into a Lease with the Option of Purchase approximately eleven (11) months prior. Mayor Stodola asked if Mr. Frazier had financing in place, and he said not. Mr. Frazier asked the Board to give him a six (6) -month extension so that he could get the proper applications made. City Manager Moore stated that because Mr. Moore was still the owner, any requests for zoning changes would have to be made by him. Director Hurst made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to defer action on the property for ninety (90) days. Director Hines stated that he would support the motion; however, he would like to add a precondition that the holes needed to be covered immediately and that a barricade needed to be installed that would not allow entrance onto the property. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the amendment to the motion was approved. Director Fortson asked when the anticipated closure of the Lease to Purchase would occur. Mr. Frazier stated that they were going to spread the Lease to Purchase out over ten (10) years. Director Fortson stated that he would be more comfortable supporting an extension if the current owner would accept responsibility and verify that he would make the improvements to the property. Mayor Stodola stated that the motion to defer was to give both parties time to determine if a purchase could be completed and /or appear before the Planning Commission to determine if the proposed use was acceptable. By roll call vote, the vote was as follows: Ayes: Hurst; Cazort; Hines; Wrights; Wyrick; Fortson; and Vice Mayor Kumpuris. Nays: Hendrix and Adcock. Absent: Richardson. Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting August 21, 2012 6:00 PM By a vote of seven (7) ayes, two (2) nays and one (1) absent, the motion to defer for ninety (90) days was approved. Director Hendrix stated earlier in the day she had spoken with the owner of the property located at 1207 West 33 Id Street and he had indicated that the property had been sold ten (10) years prior. Director Hendrix made the motion, seconded by Director Hines, to defer action on the property for two (2) weeks until the owner could be determined. Director Hurst asked for staff to provide the history of code enforcement regarding the property and how the ownership was determined. Mr. Bozynski stated that the owner was listed as Eugene Reynolds, Jr., and that the information was received from the abstract company after conducting a title search. Mr. Bozynski reported that a Warning Notice had been sent to the owner in April 2012 by registered certified mail and that the signature card had been returned. In addition, Mr. Bozynski stated that an asbestos survey had been completed and that the owner had given the company access to conduct the survey. By voice vote of the Board Members present, the motion failed. By voice vote of the Board Members present, with Director Hendrix voting in opposition, the ordinance as amended was approved. By voice vote of the Board Members present, with Director Hendrix voting in opposition, the emergency clause was approved. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Items 16 -18) 16. RESOLUTION NO. 13,556: To approve the sources and uses of the projected 2013 CDBG, HOME and HOPWA Funds for inclusion in the City's Annual Plan; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Approval of the sources and uses of projected 2013 CDBG, HOME, and HOPWA Funds is required prior to completion of the City's Annual Plan, which must be submitted to HUD by November 15, 2012. 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. 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. Mayor Stodola stated that because he had not received any cards for Item 18, he would like to deal with that item before moving to Item 17. 18. ORDINANCE NO. 20.625; G -24 -039: To abandon a platted ten (10) -foot path between Lots 186 and 187, Prospect Terrace Addition, and walkway easements in Lots Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting August 21, 2012 6:00 PM 1 and 2, Villareal's Replat of Lots 186, 187 and 188, Prospect Terrace Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The owners of the properties at 5405 and 5415 Sherwood Road, Victor and Susan Fleming and John Emerson, are asking for the closure of a platted ten (10) -foot path between Lots 186 and 187, Prospect Terrace Addition and walkway easements in Lots 1 and 2, Villareal's Replat of Lots 186, 187 and 188, Prospect Terrace Addition. Mayor Stodola opened the public hearing. The ordinance was read a 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 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. Mayor Stodola asked if there were individuals present that wished to speak for or against the item. An unidentified individual that said that he represented the property owner and that the ordinance read stated that the walkway easements were between Lots 1 and 3, and they were actually between Lots 1 and 2. Mayor Stodola stated that the change would be made. Mayor Stodola closed the public hearing. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinance was approved. 17. RESOLUTION Z -8735: To rescind the Little Rock Planning Commission's action in approving a Special Use Permit to allow a group home on the R -2, Single - Family District, zoned property located at 102 Brookside Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends denial of the resolution and approval of the Special Use Permit. (Deferred from August 7, 2012) Synopsis: Mr. Robert P. Gminski, 3 Serenity Drive, is appealing the Planning Commission's action in approving a Special Use Permit to allow a group home on the R -2 zoned property at 102 Brookside Drive. Melissa Haro, 9315 Cynthia Drive: Stated that she did not want to speak; however, she wanted the record to state that she was in support of the resolution to rescind the Planning Commission's action. Ruth Bell, 7611 Briarwood Drive: Stated that she represented the League of Women Voters of Pulaski County and they were not in support of the Planning Commission's vote due to the traffic implications in the area and asked that a traffic study be completed. Vice Mayor Kumpuris asked how long it would take to complete a traffic study of the area. City Attorney Tom Carpenter stated that the City did not conduct traffic studies for residences and to do so would treat the property in question differently, which would violate the Americans with Disabilities Act. Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting August 21, 2012 6:00 PM Mayor Stodola asked for a description of the street intersection at Markham Street and John Barrow Road. Public Works Department Director Steve Beck stated that Markham Street was considered as a high density four (4) -lane minor arterial, which carried a high volume of traffic and John Barrow Road was considered a minor arterial as well. Charles Ready, 221 Donna Drive: Stated that he did not want to speak; however, he wanted the record to state that she was in support of the resolution to rescind the Planning Commission's action. Betty McKnight, 1 Brookside Circle: Stated that she had lived in the area for many years and that she was in support of rescinding the Planning Commission's action. George Irvin, 507 Deerbrook Road: Stated that had attended the neighborhood meeting in which Oxford House was in attendance and that he had questioned them regarding their funding and was not satisfied with the answers that he received. City Attorney Carpenter cautioned the Board that under the Fair Housing Act, they could not consider the previous comments in making their final decision. Arlette Miller, 4 Brookside Circle: Stated that she did not want to speak; however, she wanted the record to state that she was in support of the resolution to rescind the Planning Commission's action. Beverly Waddle, 408 Brookside Drive: Stated that she did not want to speak; however, she wanted the record to state that she was in support of the resolution to rescind the Planning Commission's action. Mollie Irvin, 507 Deerbrook Road: Stated that she was in support of the resolution to rescind the Planning Commission's action. Mrs. Irvin stated that in 2000, the neighbors had worked with City Staff on the West Markham Neighborhood Plan and a resolution was approved by the City Board to "minimize the change on the neighborhood." Mrs. Irvin stated that 69% of the residents surveyed stated that Housing & Zoning Issues were the highest priority for the neighborhood. Stephen Roberson, 9201 Cloverhill Road: Stated that he did not want to speak; however, he wanted the record to state that she was in support of the resolution to rescind the Planning Commission's action. Bill Clay, 108 Brookside Drive: Stated that he owned the property immediately north of 102 Brookside Drive and that he was in support of rescinding the Planning Commission's action. Mr. Clay stated that the property owner did not live in the area and therefore had no vested interest in the neighborhood. City Attorney Carpenter again cautioned the Board that under the Fair Housing Act, they could not consider the previous comments in making their final decision. S.M. Rodrigo, 203 Brookside Drive: Stated that he did not want to speak; however, he wanted the record to state that she was in support of the resolution to rescind the Planning Commission's action. Robert Gminksi, 3 Serenity Drive: Stated that he lived one (1) street over from the property in question and urged the Board to rescind the Planning Commission's action in approving the Special Use Permit. Mr. Giminski stated that the intersection of Markham Street and John Barrow Road /Brookside Drive was already a bottleneck and that with the addition of seven (7) individuals at the residence, which is located on the corner of the intersection, it would only increase the congestion and safety issues. 8 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting August 21, 2012 6:00 PM Thameda Rodrigo, 203 Brookside Drive: Stated that she did not want to speak; however, she wanted the record to state that she was in support of the resolution to rescind the Planning Commission's action. Olene Brown, 509 Deerbrook Road: Stated that she did not want to speak; however, she wanted the record to state that she was in support of the resolution to rescind the Planning Commission's action. Julia Cawthorn, 605 Deerbrook Road: Stated that she did not want to speak; however, she wanted the record to state that she was in support of the resolution to rescind the Planning Commission's action. Susan Anderson, 9224 West Markham Street: Stated that she did not want to speak; however, she wanted the record to state that she was in support of the resolution to rescind the Planning Commission's action. Brittany Haro, 9221 Cloverhill Road: Stated that she did not want to speak; however, she wanted the record to state that she was in support of the resolution to rescind the Planning Commission's action. Leslie Anderson, 9224 West Markham Street: Stated that she did not want to speak; however, she wanted the record to state that she was in support of the resolution to rescind the Planning Commission's action. William Tollett, 3001 Confederate Boulevard: Stated that he was the Executive Director of the Union Rescue Mission and that he was in support of the resolution to rescind the Planning Commission's action. Mr. Tollett stated that while he commended any organization that worked in the area of addiction and recovery, he was challenged by a program of addicts governing addicts, with no residential staff leadership, which was how an Oxford House operated. Mayor Stodola asked what information staff received when the application was submitted. Mr. Bozynski stated that when the application was received, an affidavit was included indicating that the owner had designated Oxford House as the agent of record. Director Cazort stated that the issue was extraordinarily problematic and although he was an attorney, he didn't fully understand what laws applied regarding the Oxford House. Director Cazort stated that he would like a written legal opinion from the City Attorney as to exactly what laws, State and Federal, governed the Oxford House issue and what the City's duties were under those laws. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Kumpuris, to table the issue until the City Attorney could issue a written opinion. Mayor Stodola asked how long it would take the City Attorney to issue the opinion. City Attorney Carpenter stated that he should have it ready within two (2) weeks. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Hines, to amend his previous motion to defer the item until September 18, 2012. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the amended motion was approved and the item was tabled until September 18, 2012. Vice Mayor Kumpuris asked if staff could assess the intersection of Markham Street and John Barrow Road /Brookside Drive. City Attorney Carpenter asked that the request be deferred until after he had issued his legal opinion. Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting August 21, 2012 6:00 PM Director Wright asked that the City Attorney address in his legal opinion the rights of taxpaying citizens that live in the neighborhoods and what protection they had to guard themselves against the placement of those type of facilities. Director Wyrick asked why the City Attorney kept referring to the structure as a residence; however the application was for a Special Use Permit. City Attorney Carpenter stated it was a request for a Special Permit to use a residence as a Group Home. City Attorney Carpenter stated that the application was for a Group Home with the mission stated of treating individuals with alcohol problems and that mission was defined by Federal and State law as a disability. City Attorney Carpenter stated that if any of the Board's actions were considered discriminatory because of a disability, they would be opening themselves up for sanctions. SEPARATE ITEM (Item M -1) M -1 RESOLUTION NO. 13,555: To establish how interest earnings on bond proceeds of the Capital Improvement Bonds will be appropriated; and for other purposes. staff recommends approval. City Manager Moore stated that upon successful passage of the bond election, the City would pass an ordinance issuing the bonds. City Manager Moore stated that as a result of the successful bond election in 2004, approximately $3,000,000 in interest earnings was generated. City Manager Moore stated that the resolution would commit the interest earnings on the projected $105,000,000 capital improvement street and drainage funds to priority projects in those areas of the City with the greatest need based on staff's recommendation. City Manager Moore stated that the recommendations would take into account the condition and length of time the current street or drainage infrastructure problem has been identified as needing repair or replacement, the number of citizens impacted by repair or replacement and notwithstanding any other factor, the immediacy of the need for repair or replacement because of an unforeseeable emergency situation, or a natural disaster. Vice Mayor Kumpuris asked if there was anything that was included in the resolution that would address satisfying the commitments the City had to ensure that all the projects were completed. City Manager Moore stated that contingency was built into each of the projects and that in 2004; all the projects were completed with contingency without using any of the monies received from interest earned. Director Wright stated that while the proposal looked feasible on paper, her constituents had made it clear to her that any additional funds received should be divided equally between the different Wards. City Manager Moore stated that as with the proposed projects made possible by the sales tax increase, any staff recommendations would be brought to the Board for final approval. Director Wright stated that Ward 6 had approximately $94 million dollars worth of infrastructure improvements that needed to made, and she didn't agree with the fact that the recommendations would be made by staff without her initial input. 10 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting August 21, 2012 6:00 PM Vice Mayor Kumpuris stated that in principle he thought it was a feasible idea; however, he thought that the language needed to be clarified. Vice Mayor Kumpuris made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to defer the item for one (1) -week and review it at a recessed meeting. Robert Webb: Voiced his concerns regarding how the interest earnings from the bond proceeds would be allocated. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the motion was approved. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Item 19) 19. RESOLUTION: Appointments to Little Rock Boards & Commissions Synopsis: Americans with Disabilities Act Citizen's Grievance Committee (2 Positions; City Beautiful Commission (1 Position); Commission on Children Youth and Families (3 Positions); Community Housing Advisory Board (5 Positions); Historic District Commission (1 Position); Little Rock Parks & Recreation Commission (4 Positions); Oakland and Fraternal Historic Cemetery Park Board (1 Position); River Market District Design Review Committee (2 Positions); and Zoo Board of Governors (1 Position). Mayor Stodola stated that he was not ready to make Board & Commission appointments and would be deferring that action until the September 4, 2012, Board Meeting. CITIZEN'S COMMUNICATION Pat Gee, 8409 Dowan Drive: Support of Capital Bond Payment Rohn Muse, 822 Lewis Street: Excessive Noise Ordinance Daniel Hopwood, 4317 Maryland Avenue: Concert Noise Olene Brown, 509 Deerbrook Road: Elm Tree Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Fortson, to recess the meeting until August 28, 2012, for the purpose of addressing how the interest earnings on the bond proceeds would be allocated. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the meeting was recessed until August 28, 2012. APPROVED: Mark StodolW, Mayor 11