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A&P panel severs ties with LR ad agency |
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Wednesday, 26 November 2008 |
The Benton Advertising and Promotion Commission has dissolved its contractual relationship with Mangan Holcomb/Partners, the advertising firm that was hired by the commission about two years ago.
Jill Jones, executive director of the commission, announced at Monday night’s City Council meeting that the contract with the Little Rock firm will not be renewed for another year.
The commission’s media budget for 2008 was originally for $250,000, with around 80 percent of that amount reflecting the media costs for promotions, Jones said. “Mangan Holcomb had a standard agency commission of 15 percent for media costs,” she said.
The commission expects the 2008 media budget to be below original projections, Jones said.
In Jones’ report to the council, she said the commission has approved up to $30,000 for improvements at Tyndall Park.
She said meetings are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday-Thursday, Dec. 10-11, with architects from Oklahoma-based GH2/Gralla for continued discussion of the city’s proposed events complex.
Recent meetings have been held for the public to review tentative site designs and offer input.
In another matter, the council on Monday night approved an ordinance that extends a moratorium on the construction of new outdoor commercial advertising signs within the city as well as the modification of existing outdoor commercial signs.
The council also approved the following matters in conjunction with the city’s application for Arkansas Community and Economic Development Program funding:
•A resolution supporting the federal Fair Housing Act.
•A resolution establishing a policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies.
Also approved was the Street Committee’s recommendation to accept Carter Burgess’ contract for design work on South Street. The design work will cost $36,311 and will be paid out of the 1/4-cent sales tax money allocated for streets, Alderman David Sparks, the committee chairman, said.
Mayor Rick Holland said this project is a continuation of the city’s Streetscape project that has significantly improved the city’s downtown area.
“I’m excited about this,” Alderman Bill Donnor said, noting that some federal money may be available for the project.
When a vote was taken, Aldermen Greg White and Larry Wolf voted “no.” Seven of the aldermen voted “yes” and because Alderman Jerry Ponder was absent, his vote counted as “no.”
Council also approved the following:
•An ordinance waiving competitive bidding and authorizing a contract with Redstone Construction Group for the repair and replacement of storm drainage in St. Andrews Wood subdivision. The contract is for $25,250.
•A resolution to proceed with the design and obtain easements for a drainage system from Hicks Road to Depot Creek.
•A resolution accepting the proposal from the Natural Resources Conservation Service to clean out the area bounded by Hurricane Creek and Waterfall Way that received extensive damage in April tornadoes and related storms.
•An ordinance authorizing the acquisition, by eminent domain, of property on Shady Road from Eagle Properties of Saline County.
• A resolution authorizing the acquisition of property owned by Jerrell and Brenda Page on Shady Lane. A $155,000 price had been agreed on for the purchase.
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