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City of Hot Springs, Arkansas Board of Directors Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday. October 18. 2016 Board Chambers. Citv Hall Invocation by Reverend Gregory Nettles 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 Soicer 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 Approve the Agenda as Presented Director Rick Ramick made a motion, duly seconded by Director Becca Clark 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 September 6,2016 Motion to Approve the Minutes as Presented. Director Larry Williams made a motion, duly seconded by Director Randy Fale, 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: > Daryn Wilkin and Pack 1 Cub Scouts > Proclamation: Pro Bono Week- Clayton Smith with Arkansas Legal Services > Proclamation: Food Day held October 21" and 22"" at the Farmers Market > Hot Springs Metro Partnership Quarterly Performance Report Jim Fram 5. Citv Manager's Report City Manager David Frasher reported on the following items: > Brief update on the Hot Springs Airport service proposals. > Business Expo on October 27'". > Thanks to the National Park Service for a sucessful Control Burn. > Successful National Night Out on October 4'". > Oaklawn Rotary Christmas Parade on November 18'". > Thank you to Hot Springs Police Department for the success of Operation 8 Ball.  > Update on upcoming budget presentation. > Update on Adams Street Pest Cemetery. 6. Board of Directors Announcements > Director Davidson reported on the fundraising efforts for The David F. Watkins Memorial Park Bridge Project, \A/hich is being hosted on Kickstarter.com. > Director Fale reported early voting starts Monday, October ZA"*. CONSENT AGENDA Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Director Suzanne Davidson duly seconded by Director Larry Williams 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, Williams, Ramick, Jones, Clark and Mayor Carney,total 6. Voting "no" none, total 0; Abstaining, Director Fale, total 1; motion carried 6-1. 7. Consider Resolution No. R-16-141 A Resolution Approving The City Of Hot Springs, Arkansas Financial Statements For August 2016. 8. Consider Resolution No. R-16-142 A Resolution Adopting Revisions To The 2016 Budget By Authorizing Amendments To The Solid Waste Fund. 9. Consider Resolution No. R-16-143 A Resolution Adopting Revisions To The 2016 Budget By Authorizing Amendments To The District Court Fund. 10. Consider Resolution No. R-16-144 A Resolution Approving A Lease Between The City of Hot Springs and Vmax Aviation For Use Of Hanger AS. 11. Consider Resolution No. R-16-145 A Resolution Approving The Purchase Of A Fire Department Kenworth T370 Chassis Through The National Joint Power Alliance. 12. Consider Resolution No. R-16-146 A Resolution Approving The Purchase Of A Wastewater Pumper/Vacuum Truck From Skymark Refuelers, LLC. 13. Consider Resolution No. R-16-147 A Resolution Approving A Contract With QualChoice As Third Party Administrator For The City Of Hot Springs Self-Funded Employee Group Health Insurance Program. NEW BUSINESS 14. Consider Ordinance No. 0-16-53 Motion to Suspend Rules and Read by Title Only: A motion was made by Director Larry Williams, 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 Repealing Ordinance No. 5931; Adopting New Municipal Utilities Extension and Connection Regulations; 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 Rick Ramick, duly seconded by Director Randy Fale.  Discussion: Kathy Seilman, Director of Planning and Development spoke to the item. Speaking AGAINST the Item: Renee Westfall, Bob Driggers, George Pritchett and Skip Houston. Speakers: Director Rick Ramick, Randy Fale, Becca Clark, Larry Williams, Mayor Ruth Carney. Staff: City Manager David Frasher, City Attorney Brian Albright, Deputy City Manager Bill Burrough. 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 Larry Williams made a motion,duly seconded by Director Rick Ramick to approve the Emergency Clause. Upon roll call, the following voted "aye" Directors Davidson, Jones, Ciark, Williams, Ramick, Fale and Mayor Carney, total 7. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion carried 7-0. 15. Consider Resolution No. R-16-148 A Motion entitled,"A Motion Approving A Water Extension and Connection Application At 2531 Grand Avenue," 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 Randy Fale. Discussion: Speakers: Staff: City Attorney Brian Albright Motion to Amend: Director Randy Fale made a motion to approve the appiication under the new Ordinance 0-16-53, dully seconded by Becca Clark, 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 Motion was declared Adopted. BOARD COMMENTARY 16. Board of Directors' Items for Discussion > Director Larry Williams discussed early voting and Arkansas Ballot Issues Guides. > Director Randy Faie thanked the Election Commission for their hard work. > Director Becca Clark gave a brief description of the 25"^ Annual Documentary Film Festival. 17. 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 8:25 p.m. to meet again on Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. DATE: KloxrerAhcr ATTEST: ^ APPROVED:. ■Rufh 1 Lance Spic ', City Clerk RlilTH CARNEY, MAYOR 4