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City of Hot Springs, Arkansas Board of Directors Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday. July 7. 2015 Board Chambers. Citv Hall Invocation by Pastor Gerald Michau 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 Citv Clerk Lance Spicer Present 7- Directors Suzanne Davidson-District 1, Elaine Jones-District 2, Becca Clark-District 3 Larry Williams-District 4, Rick Ramick-District 5, Randy Fale-District 6 and Mayor Ruth Carney. Absent 0. Also present City Manager David Watkins and City Attorney Brian Albright. 2. Consider Approval of the Agenda Motion to Amend the Agenda Director Rick Ramick made a motion, duly seconded by Director Randy Fale to amend the agenda by adding a new item #11 under new business to consider the counter offer on the purchase of the Majestic. Upon voice vote, the motion unanimously carried 7-0. Motion to Approve the Agenda As Amended Director Larry Williams made a motion, duly seconded by Director Rick Ramick to approve the agenda as amended. Roll Call Mayor Carney called for a vote on the Motion to Approve the Agenda As Amended; and upon roll call, the following voted "aye" Directors Davidson, Jones, Clark, Williams, Ramick, Fale and Mayor Carney total 7. Voting "no" none, total 0; motion carried 7-0. 3. Consider Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting: > Regular Meeting held on June 16, 2015 Motion to Approve the Minutes as Presented. Director Rick Ramick made a motion, duly seconded by Director Suzanne Davidson to approve the minutes as presented. Upon voice vote, the motion unanimously carried 7-0. 4. Recognition of Guests Mayor Carney welcomed all in attendance. 5. Citv Manager's Report City Manager David Watkins reported on the following items: > The Thomas Miller Open house, recently held in the Medical Arts Building Lobby, to review options for Downtown redevelopment, had over 300 in attendance.  > The Street Paving Program is ongoing. > The Lake Ouachita generator as been repaired. Staff is looking into ways to prevent future issues. > The Blue Heron Trail of the Hot Springs Creek Greenway was recently completed. 6. Board of Directors Announcements Director Randy Fale > Wanted to remind Citizens that Visit Hot Springs will be featuring another Movie in the Park at the Farmers Market this Thursday evening. This weeks movie will be Grease. Mayor Ruth Carney > Reminded the public that Food Truck Friday is the last Friday of the Month at the Farmers Market. Director Suzanne Davidson > This Saturday is Summerfest on Park Avenue including Music, food and vendors. Director Larry Williams > Reminded the public that the Miss Arkansas pageant will be held at the Convention Center beginning Wednesday and completing on Saturday. There are 4 local contestants competing in this year's competition. Director Elaine Jones > The Langston School reunion will be held this week, beginning Wednesday thru Sunday. CONSENT AGENDA Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Director Elaine Jones 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, Fale and Mayor Carney total 7. Voting "no" none, total 0; motion carried 7-0. The Consent Agenda consisted of the following: 7. Consider Resolution No. R-15-110 A Resolution Authorizing The Application Filing And Acceptance Of A Grant With The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) And The Arkansas Department Of Aeronautics For Certain Airport Improvements (Miscellaneous Planning Study And Runway Safety Area Evaluation And Report). 8. Consider Resolution No. R-15-111 A Resolution Approving The City Of Hot Springs Financial Statements For May, 2015. 9. Consider Resolution No. R-15-112 A Resolution Accepting A Certified Local Government Grant From The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program To Be Used For The Celebration Of The 50th Anniversary Of The National Historic Preservation Act. Grant Award $1,000 10. Consider Resolution No. R-15-113 A Resolution Approving An Annual Supply Contract Extension With HD Waterworks For Fire Hydrant Kits. Not to Exceed Budgetary Constraints NEW BUSINESS 11. Consider the Counter offer received by Park Residences Development. LLC on the purchase of the Majestic Hotel Property. Discussion: City Attorney Brian Albright reviewed the specifics of the Counter-offer from Park Residences Development, LLC. Speakers: Director Rick Ramick Motion: Director Rick Ramick made a motion, duly seconded by Director Randy Fale to accept the counter offer and proceed with the purchase. Discussion: Brenda Brandenburg, Dan Lewin Directors: Randy Fale, Rick Ramick, Larry Williams, Becca Clark and Mayor Ruth Carney. Staff: City Attorney Brian Albright, City Manager David Watkins 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, Fale and Mayor Carney total 7. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion passed 7-0 12. (11.) Consider condemnation Resolutions Pursuant to Ordinance No. 6069 (11A.1 Consider Resolution No. R-15-114 A Resolution entitled, "A Resolution Condemning Certain Real Property at 200 Pieasant Street", 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: Director Randy Fale City Attorney, Brian Albright asked if there was anyone present to speak in opposition to the condemnation. Speakers: None 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, Fale and Mayor Carney total 7. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion passed 7-0 Whereupon the Resolution was declared adopted.  Motion to Adopt as Read: Thereafter, a motion to adopt as read was made by Director Larry Williams, duly seconded by Director Suzanne Davidson. Discussion: Kathy Sellman, Planning and Development Director spoke to the item. Speakers: none City Attorney, Brian Albright asked if there was anyone present to speak in opposition to the condemnation. Speakers: None 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, Fale and Mayor Carney total 7. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion passed 7-0 Whereupon the Resolution was declared adopted. 13. (12.) Proposed Ordinance No. 0-15-21 Motion to Suspend Rules and Read by Title Only: A motion was made by Director Elaine Jones, duly seconded by Director Suzanne Davidson, 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, "An Ordinance Amending The Subdivision Code Of The City Of Hot Springs; 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 Becca Clark. Discussion: Kathy Sellman, Planning and Development Director spoke to the item. Speakers: Directors Randy Fale, 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, Fale and Carney total 7. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion carried 7-0 Whereupon the Ordinance was declared adopted. 14. (13.)Proposed Ordinance No. O-15-22 Motion to Suspend Rules and Read by Title Only: A motion was made by Director Randy Fale, duly seconded by Director Suzanne Davidson, 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, "An Ordinance Amending City Manager Financial Authority; 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: Directors Randy Fale and Larry Williams Motion to Amend: Director Larry Williams made a motion, duly seconded by Director Rick Ramick to amend Section 2, Emergencies by changing the amount from $10,000 to $20,000. Speakers: Directors Randy Fale and Larry Williams, and Mayor Ruth Carney Staff: City Manager David Watkins, Dep. City Manager Bill Burrough, City Attorney Brian Albright, Dorethea Yates, Finance Director Roll Call: Mayor Carney called for a vote on the Motion to Amend; and upon roll call, the following voted "aye" Directors Williams and Carney total 2. Voting "no", Directors Davidson, Jones, Clark, Ramick and Fale, total 5; motion failed 2-5 Motion to Amend: Director Larry Williams made a motion to amend Section 3, Claims, by changing the amount from $5,000, to $20,000. Motion died for lack of a second. 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 Fale, total 5. Voting "no", Director Larry Williams and Mayor Ruth Carney, total 2; motion carried 5-2 Whereupon the Ordinance was declared adopted. BOARD COMMENTARY 15. Board of Directors' Items for Discussion 16. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Director Larry Williams, duly seconded by Director Rick Ramick, that the meeting be adjourned; and upon voice vote, the motion unanimously carried 7-0. The Meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m. to meet again on Tuesday, July 21,2015, at 7:00 p.m. DATE: ' '-..: / /ftVHH APPROVED:_ \ \kJv\^ Lorfl Lahce^Spicer/fcfty Clerk RUTH CARNEY, MAYOR