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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-25-12Little Rock Board of Directors Reconvened Meeting September 25, 2012 4:50 PM Little Rock Board of Directors Reconvened Meeting September 25, 2012 4:50 PM The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, met in a reconvened session with Mayor Mark Stodola presiding. City Clerk Susan Langley called the roll with the following Directors present: Hendrix; Richardson; Hurst; Cazort; Hines; Fortson; Adcock; Vice Mayor Kumpuris; and Mayor Stodola. Directors Absent: Wyrick. Mayor Stodola recognized Director Richardson for a point of personal privilege. Director Richardson stated that he had left the September 18, 2012, meeting early and afterwards it was brought to his attention that the speculation had been made that his early departure was linked to an upcoming vote that was held later that evening. Director Richardson stated that his reason for leaving the meeting was personal in nature and he wanted to set the record straight regarding the fact that he did not leave early to avoid voting on the item. REMOVAL 2. RESOLUTION: To amend Resolution No. 13,361; to extend the term of the City's 2011 Towing Service Contracts; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The resolution amends Resolution No. 13,361 and authorizes the City Manager to execute contract addenda to extend the expiration date for the City's 2011 Towing Service Contracts. City Manager Bruce Moore stated that he would like to remove the resolution and replace it with the original resolution that was originally presented at the September 18, 2012, Board Meeting. City Manager Moore stated that he still thought that the timetable utilized to advertise the bid was too short, and he had mandated to the various Departments that (3) to four (4) weeks needed to be the minimum time for advertising bids; unless, of course, it was an emergency. City Manager Moore stated that he had reviewed the bids and had determined that the bid process was legitimate and recommended that the contracts be approved. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Hines, to remove Item 2 from the agenda and substitute the original resolution. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the motion was approved. 1. APPROVAL: Of the Certification of Election results of the Special Election held in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, on September 11, 2012, on the issue of bonds of the City in the maximum principal amount of $73,500,000 to finance the costs of street improvement which include the construction, reconstruction or acquisition of, or improvements to, new or current streets, roads, trails, bridges and viaducts, and any necessary intersection improvements, traffic signalizations, speed calming measures, lighting, equipment, land and easement acquisition and drainage improvements and an issue of bonds of the City in the maximum principal amount of $31,500,000 to finance Little Rock Board of Directors Reconvened Meeting September 25, 2012 4:50 PM drainage improvements which include the construction or acquisition of facilities for drainage and flood control and any necessary land and easement acquisition. Street Improvement Bonds: 4,674 For 1,467 Against Drainage Improvement Bonds: 4,634 For 1,431 Against Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Adcock, to approve the election results. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the election results were approved. 2a. RESOLUTION NO. 13,568: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a towing service contract with each company that responded successfully to the City's Request for Qualifications; and for other purposes. Synopsis: The resolution authorizes the City Manager to enter into towing services contracts with Metro Towing and Recovery, LLC, Asher Wrecker Service, Inc., and with Lawhon's Towing and Hauling, Inc., for a period of one (1) -year beginning October 1, 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. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Hines, for the Board to go into Executive Session for the purpose of making Board and Commission appointments. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the Board went into Executive Session. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 13,569: Appointment to various City Boards and Commissions Synopsis: City Beautiful Commission (1 Position); Community Housing Advisory Board (3 Positions); Little Rock Parks & Recreation Commission (1 Position) City Beautiful Commission: Appointment of Freddie Ratliff, Jr., to serve his first three (3) -year At -Large term, said term to expire on October 19, 2015. Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to approve the appointment. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointment was approved. Community Housing Advisory Board: Appointment of Danita Walker to serve her first three (3) -year At -Large term, said term to expire on June 2, 2015. Director Richardson made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to approve the appointment. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointment was approved. Little Rock Parks and Recreation Commission: Appointment of Jodie Carter to serve his first three (3) -year term, said term to expire on January 31, 2015. Director Richardson made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to approve the appointment. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointment was approved. Little Rock Board of Directors Reconvened Meeting September 25, 2012 4:50 PM Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Hines, to adjourn the reconvened meeting. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the reconvened meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: Mark Stodola, Mayor