We just received confirmation that Mayor Hays has accepted our invitation to join Ward 4 Aldermen Hight & Witcher in attending our scheduled quarterly meeting of the Northeast Lakewood Associated Neighborhoods (Lakewood Northeast & Lakewood Heights), a North Little Rock Neighborhood Association:
Monday May 5, 2008
Lakewood Elementary School Cafeteria
1800 Fairway Avenue
6:30 PM: Meet & Greet (coffee & bottled water will be available)
7:00 PM: Meeting Promptly Starts
In addition to our normal NLAN business matters being addressed the meeting agenda will provide Mayor Hays the opportunity to bring before us the current position on his purposed additional sales tax package development. Additionally we will be interested in hearing comment from both our Aldermen regarding their position on this topic. Thereafter we will have a Q & A session with the hope that by seeking explanations and answers we will gain an understanding on exactly what Mayor Hays' tax position is, and in return be prepared to provide our comments to him on this subject.
Our NLAN Newsletter should be hitting your mailboxes on Friday the 2nd. In addition to offering an April 28th City Council Meeting update and a Neighborhood Crime & Safety Report it will also contain a more complete detail of our May meeting's agenda.
Please make plans now to attend your NLAN Meeting on this coming Monday evening - it promises to be very interesting and informative. We'll be meeting and greeting at 6:30 PM - hope to see you in school!
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Monday, April 28, 2008
NLR City Council Meeting tonite!
A last minute reminder regarding our NLR City Council Meeting this evening: The Council's agenda contains an item directly affecting our pocketbooks and provides an opportunity for clarity through a further explanation of the Mayor's proposed additional 1 cent sales tax. If you are unable to be in Council Chambers this evening (if you intend to go - be there early for a seat) you can watch the proceedings on Comcast Channel 4 starting at 7:00 PM.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
City Council meeting for Monday, April 28
COMMUNICATIONS
1. C. Jason Carter, City Attorney, letter from Cynthia A. Springer, Sign Regulation Specialist, O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. letter to City Council re: Request for Appeal Planning Commission Requirement - Reference NS-2058-07 Petition for 26 foot Overall Height Sign 8655 Sheltie Drive.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Hays to City Clerk’s Staff - Proclamation proclaiming the week of May 4 - 10, 2008, as Municipal Clerks Week.
Mayor Hays to Lt. Mark Shoemaker, NLRFD - Proclamation proclaiming the week of May 4 - 10, 2008, as National Arson Awareness Week. This years theme is banning novelty lighters.
PUBLIC HEARING 7:05 p.m.
Please complete a public comment card and return to City Clerk before this meeting convenes
Reconvene re: R-08-22, authorizing a relocation agreement and right-of-way conveyance from the City of NLR to Entergy, AR, Inc. (Smarthouse Way)
Convene re: R-08-42, directing the City Attorney to prepare Ordinances levying a one-cent sales and use tax and calling for an election
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
RESOLUTIONS
R-08-22 Mayor Hays
Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Relocation Agreement and Right-of-way Conveyance from the City of NLR to Entergy AR, Inc. (Smarthouse Way) Held Reconvene Public Hearing @ 7:05 p.m .this date
R-08-42 Mayor Hays
Directing the City Attorney to prepare ordinances Levying a One-cent Sales and Use Tax and calling for an Election (July 8, 2008) and to forward the ordinances to the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration for approval Held Convene Public Hearing @ 7:05 p.m. this date
R-08-46 Mayor Hays, Aldermen Gaines, Ross, and Bryant
Appropriating funds from 2004 and 2005 Short Term Financing Bond Issues for Sidewalks, Fire Vehicles and Police Athletic League Building Assistance Held
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTIONS
R-08-52 Mayor Hays
Confirming the appointment of Charles S. Tootle, Sr. To the NLR Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
R-08-53 Mayor Hays
Authorizing a Five-Year (5) Extension of the City’s Lease Agreement with Amboy Community Food Pantry for operation of a Food Pantry at the Amboy Fire Station at 100 Auburn
R-08-54 Mayor Hays
Expressing the intent of the City of NLR to utilize Federal Aid Funds for the development and improvement of Highland Trail
R-08-55 Mayor Hays
Authorizing acceptance of a Settlement Offer from Rylwell, LLC and releasing a lien filed with the Pulaski County Tax Collector on property located at 929 Healy Street
R-08-56 Mayor Hays
Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a Real Estate Contract with Rector Phillips Morse, Inc. For the purchase of property (located at the corner of Michaela Drive and Judi Drive) to be used for a new Fire Station ($87,000.00 - General Fund)
R-08-57 Mayor Hays
Approving an agreement between the NLR Public Building Authority and Mike Berg for the sale of property located on Lot C, P&R Properties Addition
R-08-58 Mayor Hays
Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a Lease Agreement with the Mill, LLC for property located at 201 East Broadway (for a Police Substation)
R-08-59 Mayor Hays
Authorizing the Mayor and City Attorney to initiate condemnation proceedings against property located at 1214 West 3rd Street
R-08-60 Alderwoman Robinson
Supporting a Target Neighborhood Analysis and Action Plan for certain areas
ORDINANCES
O-08-32 Mayor Hays
Defining “Governmental Relations and Legislative Liaison” to be Professional Services under AR Law
O-08-33 Alderwoman Robinson
Granting a Conditional Use to allow a Farmers Market in a C-6 zone for property located at 410 North Main Street in the City of NLR (applicant: Jody Hardin)
O-08-34 Alderman Gaines
Granting a Conditional Use to allow a Self-Serve Ice Machine in a C-3 zone for property located at 3621 Camp Robinson Road (applicant: Bill Looper)
O-08-35 Aldermen Gaines and Parker
Approving a Pole Sign for property located at 8655 Sheltie Drive near its intersection with Maumelle Boulevard (applicant: Paxton Singleton)
O-08-36 Mayor Hays
Accepting the Annexation of lands commonly described as lands to be titled the “Diamond Annexation” to the City of NLR, and making Diamond Annexation a part of the City of NLR
O-08-37 Mayor Hays
Accepting the Annexation of lands commonly described as lands to be titled the “Pastime Annexation” to the City of NLR, and making the Pastime Annexation a part of the City of NLR
PUBLIC COMMENT
Please complete a public comment card and return to City Clerk before speaking
Respectfully submitted, Diane Whitbey, CMC / CAMC - City Clerk and Collector
1. C. Jason Carter, City Attorney, letter from Cynthia A. Springer, Sign Regulation Specialist, O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. letter to City Council re: Request for Appeal Planning Commission Requirement - Reference NS-2058-07 Petition for 26 foot Overall Height Sign 8655 Sheltie Drive.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Hays to City Clerk’s Staff - Proclamation proclaiming the week of May 4 - 10, 2008, as Municipal Clerks Week.
Mayor Hays to Lt. Mark Shoemaker, NLRFD - Proclamation proclaiming the week of May 4 - 10, 2008, as National Arson Awareness Week. This years theme is banning novelty lighters.
PUBLIC HEARING 7:05 p.m.
Please complete a public comment card and return to City Clerk before this meeting convenes
Reconvene re: R-08-22, authorizing a relocation agreement and right-of-way conveyance from the City of NLR to Entergy, AR, Inc. (Smarthouse Way)
Convene re: R-08-42, directing the City Attorney to prepare Ordinances levying a one-cent sales and use tax and calling for an election
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
RESOLUTIONS
R-08-22 Mayor Hays
Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Relocation Agreement and Right-of-way Conveyance from the City of NLR to Entergy AR, Inc. (Smarthouse Way) Held Reconvene Public Hearing @ 7:05 p.m .this date
R-08-42 Mayor Hays
Directing the City Attorney to prepare ordinances Levying a One-cent Sales and Use Tax and calling for an Election (July 8, 2008) and to forward the ordinances to the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration for approval Held Convene Public Hearing @ 7:05 p.m. this date
R-08-46 Mayor Hays, Aldermen Gaines, Ross, and Bryant
Appropriating funds from 2004 and 2005 Short Term Financing Bond Issues for Sidewalks, Fire Vehicles and Police Athletic League Building Assistance Held
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTIONS
R-08-52 Mayor Hays
Confirming the appointment of Charles S. Tootle, Sr. To the NLR Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
R-08-53 Mayor Hays
Authorizing a Five-Year (5) Extension of the City’s Lease Agreement with Amboy Community Food Pantry for operation of a Food Pantry at the Amboy Fire Station at 100 Auburn
R-08-54 Mayor Hays
Expressing the intent of the City of NLR to utilize Federal Aid Funds for the development and improvement of Highland Trail
R-08-55 Mayor Hays
Authorizing acceptance of a Settlement Offer from Rylwell, LLC and releasing a lien filed with the Pulaski County Tax Collector on property located at 929 Healy Street
R-08-56 Mayor Hays
Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a Real Estate Contract with Rector Phillips Morse, Inc. For the purchase of property (located at the corner of Michaela Drive and Judi Drive) to be used for a new Fire Station ($87,000.00 - General Fund)
R-08-57 Mayor Hays
Approving an agreement between the NLR Public Building Authority and Mike Berg for the sale of property located on Lot C, P&R Properties Addition
R-08-58 Mayor Hays
Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a Lease Agreement with the Mill, LLC for property located at 201 East Broadway (for a Police Substation)
R-08-59 Mayor Hays
Authorizing the Mayor and City Attorney to initiate condemnation proceedings against property located at 1214 West 3rd Street
R-08-60 Alderwoman Robinson
Supporting a Target Neighborhood Analysis and Action Plan for certain areas
ORDINANCES
O-08-32 Mayor Hays
Defining “Governmental Relations and Legislative Liaison” to be Professional Services under AR Law
O-08-33 Alderwoman Robinson
Granting a Conditional Use to allow a Farmers Market in a C-6 zone for property located at 410 North Main Street in the City of NLR (applicant: Jody Hardin)
O-08-34 Alderman Gaines
Granting a Conditional Use to allow a Self-Serve Ice Machine in a C-3 zone for property located at 3621 Camp Robinson Road (applicant: Bill Looper)
O-08-35 Aldermen Gaines and Parker
Approving a Pole Sign for property located at 8655 Sheltie Drive near its intersection with Maumelle Boulevard (applicant: Paxton Singleton)
O-08-36 Mayor Hays
Accepting the Annexation of lands commonly described as lands to be titled the “Diamond Annexation” to the City of NLR, and making Diamond Annexation a part of the City of NLR
O-08-37 Mayor Hays
Accepting the Annexation of lands commonly described as lands to be titled the “Pastime Annexation” to the City of NLR, and making the Pastime Annexation a part of the City of NLR
PUBLIC COMMENT
Please complete a public comment card and return to City Clerk before speaking
Respectfully submitted, Diane Whitbey, CMC / CAMC - City Clerk and Collector
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Mayor Asks For Tax Rise; Some Ask Why?
Reference Arkansas Democrat Gazette Saturday April 19 Front Page Article by Jake Sandlin.
Reading this article covering Mayor Hays' purposed one cent additional sales tax provides additional information we can use to help us become better informed on this hot topic. We can now develop our qualified questions to Mayor Hays at our May 5th NLAN Meeting. We are hoping Mayor Hays says "YES" to our invitation. Alderman Hight responded that he plans to be with usNo word from Alderman Witcher as yet.
Please remember that Mayor Hays, along with Aldermen Hight & Witcher, need to hear your thoughts, questions and comments today, now! Your direct input will be recognized and considered prior to the public hearing scheduled for the April 28th City Council Meeting. Your communications now may help the Council to decide whether to continue with the sales tax resolution or at a minimum to modify it's content for a revised tax package to be considered by the voters. Speak up now, and let's see what happens on April 28th at the City Council Meeting, and thereafter what tax package if any may be brought to the May 5th meeting for our consideration. Hope to see you there!
Reading this article covering Mayor Hays' purposed one cent additional sales tax provides additional information we can use to help us become better informed on this hot topic. We can now develop our qualified questions to Mayor Hays at our May 5th NLAN Meeting. We are hoping Mayor Hays says "YES" to our invitation. Alderman Hight responded that he plans to be with usNo word from Alderman Witcher as yet.
Please remember that Mayor Hays, along with Aldermen Hight & Witcher, need to hear your thoughts, questions and comments today, now! Your direct input will be recognized and considered prior to the public hearing scheduled for the April 28th City Council Meeting. Your communications now may help the Council to decide whether to continue with the sales tax resolution or at a minimum to modify it's content for a revised tax package to be considered by the voters. Speak up now, and let's see what happens on April 28th at the City Council Meeting, and thereafter what tax package if any may be brought to the May 5th meeting for our consideration. Hope to see you there!
NLAN Meeting - May 5th
The agenda for our next regularly scheduled NLAN Meeting to be held on Monday evening May 5th at the Lakewood Elementary School if being finalized. Please mark your calendars now -- you will not want to miss this meeting! We have extended invitations to Mayor Hays and Ward 4 Aldermen Hight & Witcher to attend to present a detailed explanation of the Mayor's proposed 1 cent additional sales tax. A question/comment period will follow.
Final meeting details will be published in our April issue of the NLAN Newsletter hitting your mailbox the week of the 28th. Also, we will have interim reports on our blog as our meeting agenda develops. Stay tuned!
Final meeting details will be published in our April issue of the NLAN Newsletter hitting your mailbox the week of the 28th. Also, we will have interim reports on our blog as our meeting agenda develops. Stay tuned!
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
NLR Board of Adjustment Meeting
AGENDA – April 24, 2008 - 1:30 P.M. - Planning Conference Room
Roll Call
Reading/Approval of Minutes: March 27, 2008
Old Business: None
New Business:
BOA CASE # 1395 – Mr. Irv Daniel, 3125 E. Washington Ave – Lot 1-AR, Primm Addition – To allow a chain link fence facing the street of a double frontage lot in an I-1 zone.
BOA CASE # 1396 – Mr. Terry Rasco, 512 Main Street – Lot B, P&R Properties Addition – To allow a zero setback on the front property line and a height of 60 ft., which includes the elevator shaft, in the Main Street Overlay District C-6 zone. The variances requested are 30 ft. on the front setback and 6 ft. for the height.
BOA CASE # 1397 – Mr. William Weidower, 2520 Main Street – Lot 4A, Weingarten Sub – to allow a 15 ft. variance to the required 20 ft. rear yard setback in a C-3 zone.
BOA Case # 1398 – Mr. Daniel Workman, 13 Oakview Drive – To appeal a notice of public nuisance for inoperable vehicles issued by Code Enforcement.
Administrative: None
Public Comment/ Adjournment: Open forum
Roll Call
Reading/Approval of Minutes: March 27, 2008
Old Business: None
New Business:
BOA CASE # 1395 – Mr. Irv Daniel, 3125 E. Washington Ave – Lot 1-AR, Primm Addition – To allow a chain link fence facing the street of a double frontage lot in an I-1 zone.
BOA CASE # 1396 – Mr. Terry Rasco, 512 Main Street – Lot B, P&R Properties Addition – To allow a zero setback on the front property line and a height of 60 ft., which includes the elevator shaft, in the Main Street Overlay District C-6 zone. The variances requested are 30 ft. on the front setback and 6 ft. for the height.
BOA CASE # 1397 – Mr. William Weidower, 2520 Main Street – Lot 4A, Weingarten Sub – to allow a 15 ft. variance to the required 20 ft. rear yard setback in a C-3 zone.
BOA Case # 1398 – Mr. Daniel Workman, 13 Oakview Drive – To appeal a notice of public nuisance for inoperable vehicles issued by Code Enforcement.
Administrative: None
Public Comment/ Adjournment: Open forum
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
New Digital Publication Coming Soon
Scott Miller of the Argenta News Blog reports "that D.J. Smith, staff writer for The North Little Rock Times, has turned in his resignation to the Times, with his last day in about three weeks." In the past we have really enjoyed D. J.'s news articles concerning NLR happenings, and a special trust bond exists between himself and NLAN. We wish him the best in his continuing efforts to be a fine reporter of factual news!
You heard it hear, first! I found out from D. J. that he is starting a local on-line digital newspaper covering North Little Rock! This endeavor promises to be extremely all-inclusive; having direct access to all city employees as well as to our established neighborhood association citizen members! Announcements regarding set-up, contact points and general operational procedures will be forthcoming soon! Stay tuned!
You heard it hear, first! I found out from D. J. that he is starting a local on-line digital newspaper covering North Little Rock! This endeavor promises to be extremely all-inclusive; having direct access to all city employees as well as to our established neighborhood association citizen members! Announcements regarding set-up, contact points and general operational procedures will be forthcoming soon! Stay tuned!
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