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City of Hot Springs, Arkansas Board of Directors Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 7. 2016 Board Chambers. City Hall Invocation by Pastor Kenny Hall 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- 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 1, Suzanne Davidson-District 1. Also present City Manager David Frasher and City Attorney Brian Albright. 2. Consider Approval of the Agenda Motion to Approve the Agenda Director Larry Williams made a motion, duly seconded by Director Rick Ramick that the Agenda be approved as presented. Upon voice vote, the motion unanimously carried 6-0 3. Consider Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting: > Regular Meeting held on May 17, 2016 > Special Meeting held on May 31, 2016 Motion to Approve the Minutes as Presented. Director Randy Fale made a motion, duly seconded by Director Rick Ramick, 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 acknowledging Hot Springs, AR as a "Purple Heart City" and accepted a plaque and Stamp acknowledging such. 5. City Manager's Report City Manager David Frasher reported on the following items: > Updated the public on the Majestic Hotel Demolition and Abatement process. Acknowledging that staff has rated and ranked the bids received and are consulting with DTS Services to secure a contract for the work to be completed. > Announced his appointment of Jason Stachey as the new Police Chief, and Glen Barentine as the new Airport Director. He then listed several specific goals he has for each appointee. 6. Board of Directors Announcements  Mayor Ruth Carney > Welcomed Officer Chapman and asked him to list the promotions that are occurring at the Police Department due to the appointment of Jason Stachey as the Police Chief. > Mention that the Music Festival is currently going on and encourage the public to attend. Director Elaine Jones > Announced the Webb Center is offering tutoring and lunch to school aged children over the summer break. CONSENT AGENDA Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Director Larry Williams 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 Jones, Clark, Williams, Ramick, Fale and Mayor Carney, total 6. Voting "no" none, total 0; motion carried 6-0. 7. Consider Resolution No. R-16-91 A Resolution Approving The City Of Hot Springs Financial Statements For April, 2016. 8. Consider Resolution No. R-16-92 A Resolution Applying For And Accepting A Grant With The State Of Arkansas (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) For Two Full-Time Probation Officers; One Part-Time File Clerk; And Various Supplies (D.W.I. Court Operations). $113,338 Grant Funds-$56,669, local match--$56,669) 9. Consider Resolution No. R-16-93 A Resolution Appointing Karen White And Joanne Lenahan To The Animal Control Advisory Committee. 10. Consider Resolution No. R-16-94 A Resolution Appointing Jim Miller To The Arts Advisory Committee. 11. Consider Resolution No. R-16-95 A Resolution Appointing Nathaniel Newman To The Civil Service Commission. 12. Consider Resolution No. R-16-96 A Resolution Appointing Hal Koppal And Hilarie Dzianott To The Planning Commission. 13. Consider Resolution No. R-16-97 A Resolution Appointing Pam Mullenix To The Transportation Advisory Committee. 14. Consider Resolution No. R-16-98 A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Garver, LLC For Certain Professional Services, (Regional Treatment Plant Digester Study). $80,000 Following the approval of the Consent Agenda, Mayor Carney recognized those in the audience who were appointed to the various Boards, Commissions and Committees, and thanked them for their commitment to serve.  NEW BUSINESS 15. Proposed Ordinance No. O-16-36 Motion to Suspend Rules and Read by Title Only: A motion was made by Director Rick Ramick, 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 6-0. An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 5629 (Stormwater Drainage Utility Fees); 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: Denny McPhate, Public Works Director spoke to the item. Speakers: Dan Jackson, Willdan/Economist.com Directors Rick Ramick, Larry Williams Roll Call: Mayor Carney called for a vote on the Motion to adopt; and upon roll call, the following voted "aye" Directors Jones, Clark, Williams, Ramick, Fale and Mayor Carney, total 6. Voting "no", total 0; motion passed 6-0 Whereupon the Ordinance was declared adopted. 16. Proposed Ordinance No. O-16-37 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 Amending Ordinance No. 5735 (Municipal Water Rates And Charges); 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 Randy Fale, duly seconded by Director Rick Ramick. Discussion: Bill Burrough, Deputy City Manager spoke to the item. Speakers: Dan Jackson, Willdan/Economist.com Directors: Rick Ramick, Randy Fale and Mayor Carney Roll Call: Mayor Carney called for a vote on the Motion to adopt; and upon roll call, the following voted "aye" Directors Jones, Clark, Williams, Ramick, Fale and Mayor Carney, total 6. Voting "no", total 0; motion passed 6-0 Whereupon the Ordinance was declared adopted. 17. Proposed Ordinance No. 0-16-38 Motion to Suspend Rules and Read by Title Only: A motion was made by Director Becca Clark, 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 6-0. An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Approving C-4 Regional Commercial/ Open Display District Zoning On One Acre At 305 & 307 Airport Road; 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 Randy Fale, duly seconded by Director Rick Ramick. Discussion: Kathy Sellman, Planning and Development Director 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 Jones, Clark, Williams, Ramick, Fale and Mayor Carney, total 6. Voting "no", ,total 0; motion passed 6-0 Whereupon the Ordinance was declared adopted. 18. Proposed Ordinance No. O-16-39 Motion to Suspend Rules and Read by Title Only: A motion was made by Director Becca Clark, duly seconded by Director Elaine Jones, 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-TR Commercial Transitional District Zoning On 1.8 Acres At 120 Kent Street; 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 Larry Williams, duly seconded by Director Rick Ramick. Discussion: Kathy Sellman, Planning and Development Director spoke to the item. Speakers: Directors Larry Williams and Randy Fale Roll Call: Mayor Carney called for a vote on the Motion to adopt; and upon roll call, the following voted "aye" Directors Jones, Clark, Williams, Ramick, Fale and Mayor Carney, total 6. Voting "no", total 0; motion passed 6-0 Whereupon the Ordinance was declared adopted. BOARD COMMENTARY 23. Board of Directors' Items for Discussion 24. ADJOURNMENT  There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Director Rick Ramick, duly seconded by Director Larry Williams, that the meeting be adjourned; and upon voice vote, the motion unanimously carried 6-0. The Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. to meet again on Tuesday, June 21,2016, at 7:00 p.m. DATE: ATTEST: APPROVED LancC'S ptcer, City Clerk RUT<H CARNEY, MAYOR