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City of Hot Springs, Arkansas Board of Directors Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday. April 7. 2015 Board Chambers. City Hall Invocation by Rev. Manley Beasley 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 by City Clerk Lance Spicer Present 6- Directors Suzanne Davidson-District 1, Elaine Jones-District 2, Becca Clark-District 3 Larry Williams-District 4, Rick Ramick-District 5, and Mayor Ruth Carney. Absent 1, Randy Fale-District 6. Also present City Manager David Watkins and City Attorney Brian Albright. 2. Consider Approval of the Agenda Motion to Adopt the Agenda Director Larry Williams made a motion, duly seconded by Director Becca Clark to adopt the agenda as presented. Upon voice vote, the motion unanimously carried 6-0. 3. Consider Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting: > Regular Meeting held on March 16, 2015 > Special Meeting held on March 23, 2015 Motion to Approve the Minutes as Presented with Correction. Director Elaine Jones made a motion, duly seconded by Director Larry Williams to approve the minutes as presented. Upon voice vote, the motion unanimously carried 6-0. 4. Recognition of Guests Mayor Carney welcomed all in attendance and acknowledged the following: > Proclamation-National Service Recognition Day > Proclamation-Fair Housing Month > Community Garden Network Annual Report 5. City Manager's Report City Manager David Watkins reported on the following items: > There will be a public forum at the Arlington Hotel, Thursday, April 9, beginning at 6:00 pm to receive public input on the redevelopment of downtown. > Arts in the Park will be held May 1-May 9 6. Board of Directors Announcements Mayor Ruth Carney > Reminded the public to join the Mayor's Water Conservation Competition. > Encouraged the public to volunteer and serve on one of the various Boards, Commissions and Committees. Director Suzanne Davidson > Summerfest Uptown Treasure Hunt will begin on April 9. > Gave a brief overview of the Arts in the Park offerings during the May 1- May 9 time frame. Director Rick Ramick > Reminded the public that the Racing Festival of the South and the running of the Arkansas Derby will be this weekend. Director Larry Williams > Informed the public that Magic Springs will be opening this weekend. CONSENT AGENDA Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Director Becca Clark duly seconded by Director Rick Ramick 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, Williams, Ramick and Mayor Carney total 6. Voting "no" none, total 0; motion carried 6-0. The Consent Agenda consisted of the following: 7. Consider Resolution No. R-15-42 A Resolution Approving the City of Hot Springs Financial Statements For February, 2015. 8. Consider Resolution No. R-15-43 A Resolution Appointing Karen Garcia To The Airport Advisory Committee. 9. Consider Resolution No. R-15-44 A Resolution Awarding A Contract To RJN Group For Certain Professional Services Related To The 2014 Bond Projects. $256,996 OLD BUSINESS 10. Consider Proposed Ordinance No. Q-15-11 Motion to Suspend Rules and Read by Title Only: A motion was made by Director Rick Ramick, duly seconded by Director Larry Williams, that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be read once by title only; and upon voice vote, the motion unanimously carried 6-0.  An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Adopting Public Health And Property Regulations; Repealing Certain Ordinances And Resolutions; 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 Suzanne Davidson. Discussion: Kathy Sellman, Planning and Development Director spoke to the item. Speakers: George Pritchett spoke against the item. Directors: Mayor Carney, Rick Ramick, Larry Williams, Becca Clark Staff: Motion to Amend: Director Rick Ramick made a motion, duly seconded by Director Larry Williams to not strike though "day, week or" from page 68 of the packet. Discussion: Director Suzanne Davidson, Rick Ramick Staff: City Attorney Brian Albright Roll Call: Mayor Carney called for a vote on the Motion to Amend; and upon roll call, the following voted "aye" Directors Williams, Ramick, and Carney total 3. Voting "no", Director Davidson, Jones, and Clark, total 3; motion failed 3-3 Motion to Amend: Director Larry Williams made a motion to change the length of weeds to 10 inches from 6 inches. Motion died for lack of a second Discussion: Director Suzanne Davidson, Mayor Carney, Director Larry Williams 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, Ramick, and Mayor Carney, total 6. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion carried 6-0 Whereupon the Ordinance was declared adopted. NEW BUSINESS 11. Consider Resolution No. R-15-45 A Resolution entitled, "A Resolution Approving The 2015 Annual Street Paving Program", 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 Rick Ramick, duly seconded by Director Suzanne Davidson. Discussion: Gary Carnahan, City Engineer spoke to the item. Speakers: Director Larry Williams  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, Williams, Ramick, and Mayor Carney, total 6. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion carried 6-0 12. Proposed Ordinance No. 0-15-12 Motion to Suspend Rules and Read by Title Only: A motion was made by Director Becca Clark, duly seconded by Director Rick Ramick, that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be read once by title only; and upon voice vote, the motion unanimously carried 6-0. An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Approving C-4 Regional Commercial/Open Display Zoning On 1.36 Acre At 2228 Albert Pike Road, And Amending The Future Land Use Plan Map To Designate The Area Regional Commercial; 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 Rick Ramick. Discussion: Kathy Sellman, Planning and Development Director spoke to the item. Speakers: Jonathon Hamner 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, Williams, Ramick, and Carney total 6. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion carried 6-0 Whereupon the Ordinance was declared adopted. 13. Proposed Ordinance No. 0-15-13 Motion to Suspend Rules and Read by Title Only: A motion was made by Director Rick Ramick, duly seconded by Director Larry Williams, that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be read once by title only; and upon voice vote, the motion unanimously carried 6-0. An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Approving C-2 General Business District Zoning On One Acre At 108 Phillips Street, And Amending The Future Land Use Plan Map To Designate The Area Community Commercial Center; 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 Becca Clark, duly seconded by Director Larry Williams. Discussion: Kathy Sellman, Planning and Development Director spoke to the item. Speakers: Todd Woerpel Directors: Becca Clark 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, Williams, Ramick, and Carney total 6. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion carried 6-0 Whereupon the Ordinance was declared adopted.  BOARD COMMENTARY 14. Board of Directors' Items for Discussion 15. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Director Rick Ramick, duly seconded by Director Becca Clark, that the meeting be adjourned; and upon voice vote, the motion unanimously carried 6-0. The Meeting adjourned at 8:21 p.m. to meet again on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. DATE: Jri/jttjm" L. .-- ATTEST: ^ A^V^ APPROVED: K lAjt\ (fc Clerk Lance Spicer,(JCity RUTH CARNEY, MAYOR