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City of Hot Springs, Arkansas Board of Directors Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday. September 6.2016 Board Chambers. City Hall Invocation by Pastor Tim Hale 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 Citv Clerk Lance Spicer Present - 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. Also present City Manager David Frasher and City Attorney Brian Albright. 2. Consider Approval of the Agenda Motion to Amend the Agenda Director Elaine Jones made a motion to adopt a revision, An Ordinance To Impose An Absolute Ban On The Solicitation Of Any Item Within Streets Or From Median Located Within Streets, Or Whatever The Classification, Within The City Of Hot Springs, Arkansas; To Declare An Emergency; And for Other Purposes, Pursuant To Ordinance 16-51, duly seconded by Director Becca Clark that the Agenda be amended. Upon voice vote, the motion carried 7-0; Motion to Approve the Agenda as Amended Director Randy Fale made a motion, duly seconded by Director Rick Ramick to approve the agenda as amended. Upon voice vote, the motion unanimously carried 7-0. 3. Consider Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting: > Special Meeting held on August 9, 2016 Motion to Approve the Minutes as Presented. Director Randy Fale made a motion, duly seconded by Director Larry William, to approve the minutes as presented. Upon voice vote, the motion carried 7-0. 4. Recognition of Guests Mayor Carney welcomed all in attendance and acknowledged the following: > Hot Springs Arts Advisory Committee Chairperson, Dale Blackwelder made a presentation on the committee's activities through 2016. >■ Friends of the Parks Chairperson, Ned Skoog presented the Mayor with a check. > Mayor Ruth Carney presented Proclamation to The Women's Chamber of Commerce of Hot Springs, Arkansas. 5. Citv Manager's Report  City Manager David Frasher reported on the foliowing items: > Meeting update on an agreement reached between the City and the County concerning a compatibie Radio System. > West Central Arkansas Planning and Development Board Meeting. > A brief update on the Majestic Hotel Demolition project. > Hot Springs Open Bike Raliy. > 14"' Annuai Arkansas Aizheimer's Waik. > Traii of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride. > ASMSA student's sent thanks to Jean Wallace for a presentation. > Officer Savage of the Hot Springs Police Department assisted a patient having some difficulties. > Steve Arrison at The Hot Springs Convention Center sent his thanks to The Hot Springs Poiice Department for a successful active shooter training drill. > Reinstating training program at the City in order to minimize risk in workpiace. Board of Directors Announcements > Director Davis reported The Park Avenue Community Association will have their monthly meeting on September 19"* at Pullman Heights Baptist Church at 6:00 pm. > Director Davis reported that The Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance is iooking for new committee members, artists, volunteers, and potential board members. > Mayor Ruth reported the 27'" Annual Leadership Prayer Breakfast will be October 4'" in Homer Hail at 6:20 am. 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, Ramick, Jones, Clark, Williams, Fale and Mayor Carney, total 7. Voting "no" none,total 0; motion carried 7-0. 7. Consider Resolution No. R-16-132 A Resolution Approving The City Of Hot Springs Financial Statements For July 2016. 8, Consider Resolution No. R-16-133 A Resolution Approving Certain Amendments To The 2016 Budget. PUBLIC HEARING Consider a Public Hearing On Ordinance Annexation Of The Lakeside Road Enclave. Discussion: Staff: City Attorney Brian Albright and City Clerk Lance Spicer. Directors: Mayor Carney This being the time and date set for a public hearing on Ordinance Annexation Of The Lakeside Road  Enclave, Mayor Carney declared the public hearing open. Public Comment: Speaking FOR the Item: Carolyn Wray. There being no further comments. Mayor Carney declared the public hearing closed. NEW BUSINESS 10. Consider Resolution No. R-16-134 A Resolution entitled,"A Resolution Authorizing Additional Vehicle Licenses And Service Hours And Approving Amendment Number Two To The Franchise Agreement With JJ's Pedicab Company," 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: Richard Grandon, Intracity Transit Resident Advisor spoke to the item. Speakers: Jason Bennett, Owner of JJ's Pedicab Company spoke to the item. Motion to Amend: Randy Fale made a motion to allow unlimited time operation for JJ's Pedicab Company, dully seconded by Larry Williams, upon voice vote the amendment unanimously carried, 7- 0. 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 11. Consider Resolution No. R-16-135 A Resolution entitled, "A Resolution Approving An Application From Thacker Organization LLC, d/b/a The Belle Of Hot Springs For Charter, Taxi And Sightseeing Permits With Three Trolley Licenses Pursuant To The Hot Springs Transportation Code," 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: Richard Grandon, Intracity Transit Resident Advisor spoke to the item. Speakers: Richard Thacker, Owner of The Belle of Hot Springs spoke to the item.  Roll Call: Mayor Carney called for a vote on the Motion to adopt; and upon roll call, the following r 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. 12. Consider Ordinance No.0-16-49 Motion to Suspend Rules and Read by Title Only: A motion was made by Director Elaine Jones, duly seconded by Director Becca Clark, 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 Code Of City Of Hot Springs, Arkansas By Repealing Title 16, Article 6, Political Signs, In Its Entirety; To Declare An Emergency; 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, Director of Planning and Development spoke to the item. Speaking AGAINST the Item: Renee Westfall. Speakers: Directors Randy Fale, Larry Williams, Rick Ramick, Mayor Carney Staff: City Attorney Brian Albright 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", total 0; motion passed 7-0 Whereupon the Ordinance was declared adopted. Motion to Adopt the Emergency Clause: City Attorney Brian Albright then read the Emergency Clause located in Section 2. Upon completion Director Rick Ramick made a motion, duly seconded by Director Suzanne Davidson to approve the Emergency Clause. 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. 13. Consider Ordinance No. O-16-50 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 7-0. An Ordinance entitled,"An Ordinance Approving C-3 Neighborhood/Office Commercial District Zoning On 1.55 Acres At Approximately 2500 Malvern Avenue; 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 Elaine Jones. Discussion: Kathy Sellman, Director of Planning and Development spoke to the item. Tim Winston spoke to the item.  Speakers: Directors Rick Ramick, Randy Fale Staff: 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", total 0; motion passed 7-0 Whereupon the Ordinance was declared adopted. 14. Consider Ordinance No. 0-16-51 Motion to Suspend Rules and Read by Title Only: A motion was made by Director Randy Fale, duly seconded by Director Becca Clark, 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 To Impose An Absolute Bon On The Soticitotion Of Any Item Within Streets Or From Medians Located Within Streets, Or Whatever The Classification, Within The City Of Hot Springs, Arkansas; To Declare An Emergency; And For Other Purposes," was taken from the Agenda and red by title only. 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: Jason Stachey, Police Chief spoke to the item. Speaking FOR the Item; Michael Rodgers, Stephen Ezell, and Chenyn Allen. Speaking AGAINST the Item: George Pritchet. Speakers: Directors Rick Ramick, Randy Fale, Larry Williams, Mayor Carney Staff: City Attorney Brian Albright 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", total 0; motion passed 7-0 Whereupon the Ordinance was declared adopted. Motion to Adopt the Emergency Clause: City Attorney Brian Albright then read the Emergency Clause located in Section 2. Upon completion Director Randy Fale made a motion, duly seconded by Director Suzanne Davidson to approve the Emergency Clause. Upon roll call, the following voted "aye" Directors Davidson, Jones, Clark, Ramick, Fale and Mayor Carney, total 6. Voting "no", none, total 0; Abstaining, Director Williams, total 1; motion carried 6-1. BOARD COMMENTARY 15. Board of Directors' Items for Discussion > Director Fale suggested that the Police Department partner with human service agencies for the families impacted by the passage of the Ban On The Solicitation of Items From Public Rights-of-Way. 16. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Director Elaine Jones, 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 8:37 p.m. to meet again on Tuesday, September 20, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. DATE: \0l\%lw\b ATTEST: APPROVED: sU: Lance Spicer, ity Clerk TH CARNEY, MAYOR