Board of Directors Meeting

 

February 6, 2018

6:00 PM

 

 

 

 

 

ROLL CALL

 

INVOCATION:                      Director Doris Wright

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

 

 

 

 

Modifications

 

 

 

ADDITIONS:

M-1  RESOLUTION

Board Communication

 

To set February 20, 2018, as the date of public hearing to consider the issuance of up to $25,000,000.00, in City of Little Rock, Arkansas, Taxable Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (3M Project), Series 2018; and for other purposes.  Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis:  To set the date for a public hearing on whether to issue Act 9 Industrial Development Revenue Bonds to benefit a local business.

 

 

 

DEFERRAL:

8.  RESOLUTION

(Deferred until February 20, 2018)

To ratify appointment to the Central Arkansas Water Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes. 

 

 

 

 

Agenda

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 - 8)

1.    RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Altec Industries, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $197,159.00, for the purchase of one (1), forty-seven (47)-inch Digger Derrick Truck for the Public Works Department; and for other purposes.  Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis:  Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Altec Industries, Inc. for the purchase of one (1), forty-seven (47)-Inch Digger Derrick Truck for the Public Works Department.

 

 

 

2.    RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to accept the offer of a grant increase in the amount of $50,000.00, from the Pulaski Area Geographic Information Systems (PAGIS) for Storm Water Map Data Development; and for other purposes.  Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis:  Authorizes the City Manager to accept an offer of a grant increase and to execute agreements with the Pulaski Area Geographical Information System Agency for funding of Storm Water Mapping Improvements

 

 

 

3.    RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to approve a contract increase with FTN Associates, LTD, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00, to provide Technical Consulting Services for the 2017-2018 GIS Storm Water System Mapping and Data Collection; and for other purposes.  Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis:  Authorizes the City Manager to execute a Change Order with FTN Associates, LTD, for GIS Storm Water Mapping and Data Collection improvements, Bid No. 17104.

 

 

 

 

4.    RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into Agreement with the Arkansas Department of Transportation for studies to improve pedestrian safety on Cantrell Road, near Coolidge Street; and for other purposes.  Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis:  Authorizes the City Manager, or his designated representative, to execute agreements with the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ArDOT) for studies to improve pedestrian safety on Cantrell Road near Coolidge Street.   (Located in Ward 3)

 

 

 

5.    RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to transmit the second payment of the three (3)-year Renewal Agreement with SHI, Inc., in the amount of $321,118.39, for Core Cal Client Access Licenses through a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement; and for other purposes.  Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis:  To authorize the payment for the City’s Core Client Access Licenses and all other software products through a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement to State Contract provider, SHI, Inc. 

 

 

 

6.    RESOLUTION

 

To set February 20, 2018, as the date of public hearing to consider the issuance of Water Reclamation System Revenue Bonds for the purpose of financing betterments and improvements to the City’s Water Reclamation System; and for other purposes. 

 

 

 

7.    RESOLUTION

 

Of intent regarding MacArthur Park Improvements to be financed in part by Hotel Gross Receipts Tax Bonds; and for other purposes. 

8.    RESOLUTION

 

To ratify appointment to the Central Arkansas Water Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes.  (Information forthcoming)

 

 

 

 

CITIZEN COMMUNICATION

 

Three (3) minutes are allowed to present a specific item which has not been previously been brought to the attention of the Board and is not already on the Agenda. This time is allotted for any person to express a written or oral viewpoint, grievance, or other message to the Board of Directors. A maximum of thirty (30) minutes is allotted for citizen communications each meeting. No advance permission is required, but persons wishing to address the City Board are required to fill out a yellow card listing the specific subject to be addressed and hand to the City Clerk upon arrival. Citizen Communication will be held immediately following the Consent Agenda items on the first Tuesday and at the end of the printed Agenda on the third Tuesday.

 

 

 

GROUPED ITEMS (Items 9 - 14)

9.    ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning  Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

Z-4451-F:  To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District titled 71 Hunters Green Circle Revised Short-Form PD-R, located at 71 Hunters Green Circle, 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. 

 

Synopsis:  The Developer is proposing to revise the previously-approved PD-R, Planned Development - Residential, to allow for the construction of a sunroom within the previously-proposed building setback.  (Located in Ward 5)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning  Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

Z-7950-B: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Office District titled Pollack Realty Revised Short-Form PD-O, located at 4016 Stannus Road, 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. 

 

Synopsis:  The applicant is proposing to amend the previously-approved PD-O, Planned Development – Office, to add additional land area to the approved plan to be developed and used as parking.  (Located in Ward 6)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning  Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

Z-8741-A:  To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled ACE General Contractors Short-Form PID, located at 10819 Stagecoach Road, 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. 

 

Synopsis:  The applicant is requesting to amend the previously-approved PD-C, Planned Development - Commercial, to add medical office and general and professional office as allowable uses for the site. (Located in Ward 7)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning  Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

Z-8751-A:  To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled Mosaic Church of Little Rock Revised Long-Form PCD, located at 6221 Colonel Glenn Road, Pulaski County, 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. 

 

Synopsis:  The applicant is requesting to amend the previously-approved PCD, Planned Commercial Development, to allow the church to host a carnival in the parking lot along Colonel Glenn Road two (2) times per year.

(Located in Ward 7)

 

 

 

 

 

 

13.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning  Map

Land Use Plan

Z-9078-A:  To repeal Ordinance No. 21,129 (November 3, 2015), titled Central Arkansas Urgent Care Short-Form PID, located in the 7400 Block of Lindsey Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, and revoke a Planned Zoning District; and for other purposes.  Planning Commission:  11 ayes; 0 nays; and 0 absent.  Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis:  The request is a revocation of the previously-approved PID, Planned Industrial Development, and the restoration of the underlying I-2, Light Industrial District.  (Located in Ward 1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning  Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

Z-9286:  To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District titled Rainwood Village Short-Form PD-R, located at 12115 Rainwood Road, 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. 

 

Synopsis:  The applicant is requesting a rezoning of the site from R-2, Single-Family District, to PD-R, Planned Development - Residential, to allow for the development of the site with an attached single-family subdivision.  (Located in Ward 5)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SEPARATE ITEMS (Items 15 - 16)

15.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

 

Z-7517-B:  To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled Highway 10 Storage Center Revised Long-Form PCD, located at 9300 Ferndale Cut-Off, Pulaski County, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes.  (Deferred from November 7, 2017)(Applicant requested deferral from January 16, 2018, which was rescheduled to January 30, 2018)  Planning Commission:  9 ayes; 0 nays; and 2 absent.  Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis:  The request is to amend the previously-approved PCD, Planned Commercial Development, to allow for the seasonal sales of fireworks.  (Located in the City’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction)

 

 

 

 

 

 

16.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning  Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

Z-9287:  To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled AEDD Short-Form PCD, located at 105 East Roosevelt Road, 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. 

 

Synopsis:  The applicant proposes to rezone the site from C-3, General Commercial District, to PCD, Planned Commercial Development to allow for the use of the existing multi-purpose building as an events center.  (Located in Ward 1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS (Item 17)

17.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning  Map

Sketch

 

G-24-053:  To abandon a Utility and Drainage Easement, located in Lot 1, Kanis Commercial Addition, located at 9101 Kanis Road, in the Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes.  Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis:  The applicants are requesting abandonment of a ten (10)-foot X 104-foot± Utility and Drainage Easement located in Lot 1, Kanis Commercial Addition located at 9101 Kanis Road.  (Located in Ward 6)