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City of Hot Springs, Arkansas Board of Directors Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday. April 16. 2013 Board Chambers, City Hall Invocation by Minnie Lenox Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Mayor Ruth Carney Call to Order Meeting called to Order by Mayor Ruth Carney at 7:00 p.m. 1. Roll Call bv City Clerk Lance Spicer Present 7- Directors Suzanne Davidson-District 1, Elaine Jones-District 2, Becca Clark-District 3, Pat McCabe-District 4, Karen Garcia-District 5, Randy Fale-District 6 and Mayor Ruth Carney. Also present City Manager David Watkins and City Attorney Brian Albright. 2. Consider Approval of the Agenda Motion to Amend the Agenda Director Randy Fale made a motion, duly seconded by Director Elaine Jones to remove item #11 Consider Resolution No. R-13-67 Expressing Board of Director Support For The Continuation Of The City Manager Form of Government, from the agenda. Upon voice vote, the motion unanimously carried 7-0. Motion to Approve the Agenda As Amended Director Randy Fale made a motion, duly seconded by Director Elaine Jones to approve the Agenda as presented. Upon voice vote, the motion unanimously carried 7-0 3. Consider Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting: > Regular Meeting held on April 2, 2013 Motion to Approve Minutes A motion was made by Director Elaine Jones, duly seconded by Director Becca Clark, that the minutes be approved; and upon voice vote, the motion unanimously carried 7-0. 4. Recognition of Guests > Mayor Carney read a proclamation acknowledging April 26th as National Arbor Day and then presented it to Jack Thorp, Chairman of the Urban Forestry Advisory Committee. > Mayor Carney also acknowledged April 22, 2013 as Earth Day and invited Deputy City Manager Bill Burrough to speak about some of the events occurring that day. 5. City Manager's Report David Watkins addressed the following items: > Acknowledged two Letters of Thanks from Citizens for the City's prompt response in handling citizen concerns. > Announced that the recently held Free Ride Day was a success with a 30% rider increase over typical Saturday usage. 6. Board of Directors Announcements A. Director Karen Garcia > Reminded the public that the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department Project Public Meeting will be held April 8th from 4-7 at the Lake Hamilton Baptist Church. > On April 30, the Forest Heights Neighborhood Association will have a meeting beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Church of the Open Door. > On May 2nd at the Forest Lakes Clubhouse beginning at 4:30 pm there will be a district 5 Community Meeting, with guest speak City Manager David Watkins. B. Director Elaine Jones > On April 20, at the First Church of the Nazarene, beginning at 6:00 p.m. there will be a fundraiser benefitting the Lupis Foundation. > On May 4th and 5th, Pioneer Days will be held at the Garland County Fairgrounds. > On April 27, there will be a grant writing seminar at the Webb Center. Please call to register, class is from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and cost is $199. > On May 4, there will be a shoe contest at the Webb Center, participants must be at least 18 years old. C. Director Pat McCabe > CASA's 2nd Spring Festival will be held on Saturday, April 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 2: p.m. at the airport. No cost, but donations will be accepted. Call Molly VanWie at 321-9269. D. Director Randy Fale > Announced there will be a District 6 public forum on April 25th at the Lakeside High School beginning at 6:00 p.m. Former Mayor Jim Randall will be the guest speaker, with additional input by City Attorney Brian Albright. Discussion will focus on the different types of city governments. > Following the public forum, the Lakeside High School will be performing a musical for anyone interested in attending. CONSENT AGENDA Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Director Suzanne Davidson, duly seconded by Director Elaine Jones, that the Consent Agenda be approved. Roll Call Mayor Carney called for a vote on the Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda; and upon roll call, the following voted "aye" Directors Davidson, Jones, Clark, McCabe, Garcia, Fale and Mayor Carney, total 7. Voting "no" none, total 0; motion carried 7-0. The Consent Agenda consisted of the following: 7. Public Safety Committee 8. Consider Resolution No. R-13-64 Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Lease Agreement With AAR Aircraft Services, Hot Springs, For Building And Grounds At 517 Airport Road, Suite "F". $50,213.46  9. Consider Resolution No. R-13-65 Amending Resolution No. 5770, (Approving Certain Revisions To Municipal Airport Property Management Policy) By Amending Appendix "I", (Non-Tenant Vendor Business Policy). 10. Consider Resolution No. R-13-66 Authorizing Purchase Of Wastewater Pump To Jack Tyler Engineering Of Arkansas In Accordance With Ordinance No. 5563. $125,000. 44i—Consider Resolution No. R 13 67 Expressing; Board of Diroctor Support For The Continuation Of Tho City Manager Form of Government. Item was removed from the agenda. 12. Consider Resolution No. R-13-68 Authorizing The Filing and Acceptance Of A Grant With The U.S. Department Of Justice Pursuant To The Bureau Of Justice Assistance, Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program. 13. Consider Resolution No. R-13-69 Authorizing The Filing and Acceptance Of A Grant From The State Of Arkansas (D.W.I. And Other Drug Countermeasures And Occupant Protection Program). 14. Consider Resolution No. R-13-70 Authorizing The City Of Hot Springs To Apply And Accept Various Grant Funding For Law Enforcement Equipment From The National Tactical Officers Association. PUBLIC HEARING 15 Consider Public Hearing On Vacating Portions of Platted, Undeveloped Streets In The Lawrence Subdivision, located Near 847 Whittington Avenue, and Subject To Certain Conditions. This being the time and date set for a public hearing on a petition to vacate a portions of platted, undeveloped streets in the Lawrence Subdivision, located near 847 Whittington Avenue, Mayor Carney declared the public hearing open. Speakers: Jack Bridges, Mark Toth There being no further comments, Mayor Carney declared the public hearing closed. NEW BUSINESS 16. Proposed Ordinance No. O-13-21 Motion to Suspend Rules and Read by Title Only: A motion was made by Director Karen Garcia, duly seconded by Director Randy Fale, that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be read once by title only; and upon voice vote, the motion unanimously carried 7-0. An Ordinance entitled, "Vacating Portions of Platted, Undeveloped Streets In The Lawrence Subdivision, located Near 847 Whittington Avenue, Subject To Certain Conditions; And For Other Purposes/ was taken from the agenda and read by title only (City Attorney). Motion to Adopt as Read: Thereafter, a motion to adopt as read was made by Director Karen Garcia, duly seconded by Director Randy Fale. Discussion: Brian Albright, City Attorney spoke to the item.  Speakers: Director Randy Fale Roll Call: Mayor Carney called for a vote on the Motion to adopt; and upon roll call, the following voted "aye" Directors Davidson, Jones, Clark, McCabe, Garcia, Fale and Mayor Carney, total 7. Voting "no" none, total 0; motion carried 7-0. Whereupon the Ordinance was declared adopted. 17. Consider Condemnation Resolutions 17A. Consider Resolution No. R-13-71 A Resolution entitled, "Condemning Certain Real Property at 100 Kay/' was taken from the agenda and read by title only (City Attorney). Motion to Adopt as Read: Thereafter, a motion to adopt as read was made by Director Elaine Jones, duly seconded by Director Karen Garcia. Discussion: Bart Jones, Neighborhood Services Manager spoke to the item. City Attorney, Brian Albright asked if there was anyone present to speak in opposition to the condemnation. Speakers: none Roll Call: There being no one to speak in opposition, Mayor Carney called for a vote on the Motion to adopt; and upon roll call, the following voted "aye" Directors Davidson, Jones, Clark, McCabe, Garcia, Fale and Mayor Carney, total 7. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion carried 7-0. Whereupon the Resolution was declared adopted. 17B. Consider Resolution No. R-13-72 A Resolution entitled, "Condemning Certain Real Property at 108 Boaz," was taken from the agenda and read by title only (City Attorney). Motion to Adopt as Read: Thereafter, a motion to adopt as read was made by Director Elaine Jones, duly seconded by Director Becca Clark. Discussion: Bart Jones, Neighborhood Services Manager spoke to the item. City Attorney, Brian Albright asked if there was anyone present to speak in opposition to the condemnation. Speakers: none Roll Call: There being no one to speak in opposition, Mayor Carney called for a vote on the Motion to adopt; and upon roll call, the following voted "aye" Directors Davidson, Jones, Clark, McCabe, Garcia, Fale and Mayor Carney, total 7. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion carried 7-0. Whereupon the Resolution was declared adopted. 17C. Consider Resolution No. R-13-73 A Resolution entitled, "Condemning Certain Real Property at 117 Ross," was taken from the agenda and read by title only (City Attorney). Motion to Adopt as Read: Thereafter, a motion to adopt as read was made by Director Becca Clark, duly seconded by Director Suzanne Davidson. Discussion: Bart Jones, Neighborhood Services Manager spoke to the item. City Attorney, Brian Albright asked if there was anyone present to speak in opposition to the condemnation. Speakers: none Roll Call: There being no one to speak in opposition, Mayor Carney called for a vote on the Motion to adopt; and upon roll call, the following voted "aye" Directors Davidson, Jones, Clark, McCabe, Garcia, Fale and Mayor Carney, total 7. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion carried 7-0. Whereupon the Resolution was declared adopted. 17D. Consider Resolution No. R-13-74 A Resolution entitled, "Condemning Certain Real Property at 118 Avery," was taken from the agenda and read by title only (City Attorney). Motion to Adopt as Read: Thereafter, a motion to adopt as read was made by Director Randy Fale, duly seconded by Director Elaine Jones. Discussion: Bart Jones, Neighborhood Services Manager spoke to the item. City Attorney, Brian Albright asked if there was anyone present to speak in opposition to the condemnation. Speakers: none Roll Call: There being no one to speak in opposition, Mayor Carney called for a vote on the Motion to adopt; and upon roll call, the following voted "aye" Directors Davidson, Jones, Clark, McCabe, Garcia, Fale and Mayor Carney, total 7. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion carried 7-0. Whereupon the Resolution was declared adopted. 17E. Consider Resolution No. R-13-75 A Resolution entitled, "Condemning Certain Real Property at 204 Sonnet," was taken from the agenda and read by title only (City Attorney). Motion to Adopt as Read: Thereafter, a motion to adopt as read was made by Director Becca Clark, duly seconded by Director Pat McCabe. Discussion: Bart Jones, Neighborhood Services Manager spoke to the item. City Attorney, Brian Albright asked if there was anyone present to speak in opposition to the condemnation. Speakers: none Roll Call: There being no one to speak in opposition, Mayor Carney called for a vote on the Motion to adopt; and upon roll call, the following voted "aye" Directors Davidson, Jones, Clark, McCabe, Garcia, Fale and Mayor Carney, total 7. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion carried 7-0. Whereupon the Resolution was declared adopted. 17F. Consider Resolution No. R-13-76 A Resolution entitled, "Condemning Certain Real Property at 250 Hobson," was taken from the agenda and read by title only (City Attorney). Motion to Adopt as Read: Thereafter, a motion to adopt as read was made by Director Karen Garcia, duly seconded by Director Becca Clark. Discussion: Bart Jones, Neighborhood Services Manager spoke to the item. City Attorney, Brian Albright asked if there was anyone present to speak in opposition to the condemnation. Speakers: none Roll Call: There being no one to speak in opposition, Mayor Carney called for a vote on the Motion to adopt; and upon roll call, the following voted "aye" Directors Davidson, Jones, Clark, McCabe, Garcia, Fale and Mayor Carney, total 7. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion carried 7-0. Whereupon the Resolution was declared adopted. 17G. Consider Resolution No. R-13-77 A Resolution entitled, "Condemning Certain Real Property at 312 Vista/ was taken from the agenda and read by title only (City Attorney). Motion to Adopt as Read: Thereafter, a motion to adopt as read was made by Director Suzanne Davidson, duly seconded by Director Randy Fale. Discussion: Bart Jones, Neighborhood Services Manager spoke to the item. City Attorney, Brian Albright asked if there was anyone present to speak in opposition to the condemnation. Speakers: none Roll Call: There being no one to speak in opposition, Mayor Carney called for a vote on the Motion to adopt; and upon roll call, the following voted "aye" Directors Davidson, Jones, Clark, McCabe, Garcia, Fale and Mayor Carney, total 7. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion carried 7-0. Whereupon the Resolution was declared adopted. 17H. Consider Resolution No. R-13-78 A Resolution entitled, "Condemning Certain Real Property at 339 Silver/' was taken from the agenda and read by title only (City Attorney). Motion to Adopt as Read: Thereafter, a motion to adopt as read was made by Director Elaine Jones, duly seconded by Director Becca Clark. Discussion: Bart Jones, Neighborhood Services Manager spoke to the item. City Attorney, Brian Albright asked if there was anyone present to speak in opposition to the condemnation. Speakers: none Roll Call: There being no one to speak in opposition, Mayor Carney called for a vote on the Motion to adopt; and upon roll call, the following voted "aye" Directors Davidson, Jones, Clark, McCabe, Garcia, Fale and Mayor Carney, total 7. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion carried 7-0. Whereupon the Resolution was declared adopted. 171. Consider Resolution No. R-13-79 A Resolution entitled, "Condemning Certain Real Property at 348 Mound/ was taken from the agenda and read by title only (City Attorney). Motion to Adopt as Read: Thereafter, a motion to adopt as read was made by Director Elaine Jones, duly seconded by Director Suzanne Davidson. Discussion: Bart Jones, Neighborhood Services Manager spoke to the item. City Attorney, Brian Albright asked if there was anyone present to speak in opposition to the condemnation. Speakers: Marilyn Jackson, Property Owner Roll Call: There being no one else to speak in opposition, Mayor Carney called for a vote on the Motion to adopt; and upon roll call, the following voted "aye" Directors Davidson, Jones, Clark, McCabe, Garcia, Fale and Mayor Carney, total 7. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion carried 7-0. Whereupon the Resolution was declared adopted. 17J. Consider Resolution No. R-13-80 A Resolution entitled, "Condemning Certain Real Property at 401 South," was taken from the agenda and read by title only (City Attorney).  Motion to Adopt as Read: Thereafter, a motion to adopt as read was made by Director Pat McCabe, duly seconded by Director Randy Fale. Discussion: Bart Jones, Neighborhood Services Manager spoke to the item. City Attorney, Brian Albright asked if there was anyone present to speak in opposition to the condemnation. Speakers: none Roll Call: There being no one to speak in opposition, Mayor Carney called for a vote on the Motion to adopt; and upon roll call, the following voted "aye" Directors Davidson, Jones, Clark, McCabe, Garcia, Fale and Mayor Carney, total 7. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion carried 7-0. Whereupon the Resolution was declared adopted. 17K. Consider Resolution No. R-13-81 A Resolution entitled, "Condemning Certain Real Property at 414 East Grand/' was taken from the agenda and read by title only (City Attorney). Motion to Adopt as Read: Thereafter, a motion to adopt as read was made by Director Elaine Jones, duly seconded by Director Suzanne Davidson. Discussion: Bart Jones, Neighborhood Services Manager spoke to the item. City Attorney, Brian Albright asked if there was anyone present to speak in opposition to the condemnation. Speakers: none Roll Call: There being no one to speak in opposition, Mayor Carney called for a vote on the Motion to adopt; and upon roll call, the following voted "aye" Directors Davidson, Jones, Clark, McCabe, Garcia, Fale and Mayor Carney, total 7. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion carried 7-0. Whereupon the Resolution was declared adopted. 18. Proposed Ordinance No. 0-13-22 Motion to Suspend Rules and Read by Title Only: A motion was made by Director Elaine Jones, duly seconded by Director Randy Fale, that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be read once by title only; and upon voice vote, the motion unanimously carried 7-0. An Ordinance entitled, "Waiving The Requirements Of Competitive Bidding For The Purchase Of Certain Real Property Related To The Higdon Ferry Widening Project - Phase III - Printers Place To Crawford Avenue (AHTD iobU 061214) And For Other Purposes," was taken from the agenda and read by title only (City Attorney).  Motion to Adopt as Read: Thereafter, a motion to adopt as read was made by Director Elaine Jones, duly seconded by Director Karen Garcia. Discussion: Gary Carnahan, City Engineer spoke to the item. Speakers: Director Karen Garcia Roll Call: Mayor Carney called for a vote on the Motion to adopt; and upon roll call, the following voted "aye" Directors Davidson, Jones, Clark, McCabe, Garcia, Fale and Mayor Carney, total 7. Voting "no" none, total 0; motion carried 7-0. Whereupon the Ordinance was declared adopted. BOARD COMMENTARY 19. Board of Directors' Items for Discussion A. Director Elaine Jones > Expressed her support for the current City Manager form of Government. B. Director Karen Garcia > Thanked the Hot Springs Police Department for their outstanding work during the past weekend. > Thanked Deputy City Clerk Leslie Kauffman, for speaking at the Henderson State University Area Alumni Luncheon. C. Mayor Ruth Carney > Thanked Bill Burrough for his fast response to a citizen concern. 20. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Director Elaine Jones, duly seconded by Director Randy Fale, that the meeting be adjourned; and upon voice vote, the motion unanimously carried 7-0. The Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. to meet again on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: Tance Spicer City Clerk Ruth Carney, Mayor , (