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City of Hot Springs, Arkansas Board of Directors Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday. November 15.2016 Board Chambers. City Hall Invocation by Pastor Shawn Barnard 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, and Mayor Ruth Carney. Absent- Randy Fale-District 6. 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 Larry Williams made a motion, duly seconded by Director Suzanne Davidson to approve 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 September 20, 2016 > Regular Meeting held on October 18, 2016 > Special Meeting held on October 25, 2016 Motion to Approve the Minutes as Presented. Director Suzanne Davidson asked that the spelling of the word Springs be corrected in the Meeting Minutes. Director Becca Clark made a motion, duly seconded by Director Elaine Jones, to approve the minutes as presented. Upon voice vote, the motion carried 6-0. 4. Recognition of Guests Mayor Carney welcomed all in attendance and acknowledged the following: > Proclamation: Andrew Klein Day > Proclamation: General Aviation Appreciation Month presented to Bruce Hood 5. Citv Manager's Report City Manager David Frasher reported on the following items: > Police Department has completed all of the crime submission data since 2014. > International Mountain Biking Association Presentation. > Control Burns by Hot Springs National Park beginning November 16"^. > Parks and Trail Department unveil holiday display on November 21^^. > Spa Running Festival November 19"*.  > Civil Service Commission opening until November 30"^. > Thanks to the Human Resources Department for success of insurance meetings. > Thank you letter from our Sister City. 6. Board of Directors Announcements > Director Rick Ramick reported that the City Cemetery project is progressing nicely. > Director Davidson reported that The Park Avenue Community Association meeting will be on November 21" at 6:00 pm. > Mayor Ruth Carney reported that the Christmas Parade on December S"". > City Attorney Brian Albright reported that the Annual Chili Cook-off is November 21". CONSENT AGENDA Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Director Elaine Jones duly seconded by Director Becca Clark 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; motion carried 6-0. 7. Consider Resolution No. R-16-149 A Resolution Appointing Bob Martorana To The Advertising And Promotion Commission. 8. Consider Resolution No. R-16-150 A Resolution Approving The Renewal Of The Wellness And Disease Management Agreements With IMWell. 9. Consider Resolution No. R-16-151 A Resolution Approving The Renewal Of The Group Life Insurance Policy With MetLife Travelers. 10. Consider Resolution No. R-16-152 A Resolution Authorizing The Application And Acceptance For A FY 2017 Community Wide EPA Brownfield Assessment Grant. 11. Consider Resolution No. R-16-153 A Resolution Authorizing The Filing And Acceptance Of A Grant Application With The Federal Transit Administration, United States Department Of Transportation, For Federal Transportation Assistance Authorized By 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53, Title 23, United States Code, And Other Federal Statutes Administered By The Federal Transit Administration For Hot Springs Intracity Transit. NEW BUSINESS 12. Consider Resolution No. R-16-154 A Motion entitled,"A Resolution Fixing A Time And Date For A Public Hearing To Annex Lands Known As The Enclave Study Area C Into The City Of Hot Springs," 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, Director of Planning and Development spoke to the item. Speaking AGAINST the Item: George Pritchett, John Homatas, and Skip Houston.  Speakers: 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, and Mayor Carney, total 6. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion passed 6-0 Whereupon the Motion was declared Adopted. 13. Consider Resolution No. R-16-155 A Motion entitled,"A Resolution Fixing A Time And Date For A Public Hearing To Annex Lands Known As The Enclave Study Area D Into The City Of Hot Springs," 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 Larry Williams. Discussion: Kathy Sellman, Director of Planning and Development spoke to the item. Speaking AGAINST the Item: Reggie Clow. Speakers: Director Larry Williams. 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, and Ramick, total 4. Voting "no". Director Williams and Mayor Carney, total 2; motion passed 4-2 Whereupon the Motion was declared Adopted. 14. Consider Resolution No. R-16-1S6 A Motion entitled,"A Resolution Fixing A Time And Date For A Public Hearing To Annex Lands Known As The Enclave Study Area E Into The City Of Hot Springs," 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 Suzanne Davidson, duly seconded by Director Elaine Jones. Discussion: Kathy Sellman, Director of Planning and Development spoke to the item. Speaking AGAINST the Item: George Pritchett and Skip Houston. Speakers: Director Larry Williams Staff: City Manager David Frasher, 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, and Ramick total 5. Voting "no". Mayor Carney, total 1; motion passed 5-1 Whereupon the Motion was declared Adopted. 15. Consider Resolution No. R-16-157  A Motion entitled,"A Resolution Adopting The Downtown Hot Springs Parking, Pedestrian, and Bicycle Enhancements Plan Commissioned By the United States Department Of Commerce's Economic Development Administration Agency," 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 Larry Williams. Discussion: Lance Spicer, City Clerk spoke to the item. Tom West and Andrew Carty with Thomas P. Miller and Associates spoke to the item. Speaking FOR the Item: Pat McCabe. Speaking AGAINST the Item: Pat King. Speakers: Mayor Ruth Carney, Director Becca Clark, Larry Williams Staff: City Manager David Fresher, 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, and Mayor Carney, total 6. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion passed 6-0 Whereupon the Motion was declared Adopted. 16. Consider Ordinance No. 0-16-54 Motion to Suspend Rules and Read by Title Only: A motion was made by Director Elaine Jones, 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. 5730 By Approving A Change To The Franchise Agreement With Resort Television Cable Company, Inc.; 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 Elaine Jones. Discussion: Dorethea Yates, Director of Finance spoke to the item. Speakers: Director Larry Williams, Becca Clark. 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, and Mayor Carney, total 6. Voting "no", total 0; motion passed 6-0. Whereupon the Ordinance was declared adopted. BOARD COMMENTARY 17, Board of Directors' Items for Discussion 18. 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 6-0. The Meeting adjourned at 8:33 p.m. to meet again on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. DATE: )?e.CUAkcr (p, 2.01 h ATTEST: (7 j\/ APPROVED PYl Lance Spicer, City perk RUTH CARNEY, MAYOR