Board of Directors

City of Hot Springs, Arkansas Board of Directors Reguiar Meeting Minutes Tuesday. December 6. 2016 Board Chambers. City Hall Invocation by Pastor Ben Wiles 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 Soicer Present - Suzanne Dayidson-Dlstrict 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 Agenda Director Rick Ramick made a motion, duly seconded by Director Suzanne Davidson to the New Business Item, number fifteen, to be discussed directly following consent, prior to the Public Hearings. Motion to Approve the Agenda as Amended Director Larry Williams made a motion, duly seconded by Director Suzanne Davidson to approve the agenda as Amended. Upon voice vote, the motion unanimously carried 7-0. 3. Consider Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting: > Regular Meeting held on November 15, 2016 > Special Meeting held on November 22, 2016 Motion to Approve the Minutes as Presented. Director Rick Ramick made a motion, duly seconded by Director Becca Clark, 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: > Proclamation: Declaring 2016 General Election Results 5. Citv Manager's Report City Manager David Frasher reported on the following items: > Police Department has experienced a significant drop in crime rates between 2014 and 2015. > Update on Broadband deployment. > Update on CAFR and thanks to all who have worked on it. 6. Board of Directors Announcements > Mayor Ruth Carney reported on the Free-Ride Day for Intracity Transit on December 24, 2016. CONSENT AGENDA Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Director Larry Williams duly seconded by Director Randy Pale 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, Pale, and Mayor Carney, total 7. Voting "no" none, total 0; motion carried 7-0. 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 PY 2017 Community Wide EPA Brownfield Assessment Grant. 11. Consider Resolution No. R-16-153 A Resolution Authorizing The Piling 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. Considef Ordinance No. 0-16-55 Motion to Suspend Rules and Read by Title Only: A motion was made by Director Rick Ramick, duly seconded by Director Randy Pale, that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be read once by title only; and upon voice vote, the motion unanimously carried 7-0. A Motion entitled,"An Ordinance Amending The Hot Springs Code Title 15,The Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing And Gas, And Fire Prevention ("Building") Codes, By Providing Certain Incentive Construction Permit And Plan Check Fee Waivers; Declaring 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 Becca Clark, duly seconded by Director Elaine Jones. Discussion: Kathy Sellman, Director of Planning and Development spoke to the item. Speakers: None. Staff: 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 Motion was declared Adopted. Motion to Adopt the Emergency Clause: City Attorney Brian Albright then read the Emergency Clause. Upon completion Director Elaine Jones made a motion, duly seconded by Director Becca Clark 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. PUBLIC HEARING 13. Consider A Public Hearing On Ordinance Annexation Of The Enclave Studv Area C Discussion: Kathy Sellman, Director of Planning and Development spoke to the item. Speakers: Director Larry Williams, Director Randy Fale. Staff: This being the time and date set for A Public Hearing on Ordinance Annexation of the Enclave Study Area C, Mayor Carney declared the Public Hearing open. Public Comment; Speaking AGAINST the Item: Richard Sweigard, Bob Driggers, Tom Zukowski, Mary Bournival, Randy Wilkinson, Robert Koch, Mike Flemming, Curtis Jeffries, Mark Sweeden,Shawn McBroom,Jack Barrait, Skip Houston, George Pritchett, Steve Fox, Tim Moyer,Tom Brown, and Pamela Deyoung. Speaking FOR the Item: Gary Troutman There being no further comments. Mayor Carney declared the public hearing closed. 14. Consider A Public Hearing On Ordinance Annexation Of The Enclave Studv Area D Discussion: Kathy Sellman, Director of Planning and Development spoke to the item. Speakers: Staff: This being the time and date set for A Public Hearing on Ordinance Annexation of the Enclave Study Area D, Mayor Carney declared the Public Hearing open. Public Comment: Speaking AGAINST the Item: Reggie Clow, Serdrohn Partain, Michael Crawford, C.R. Erdman, Barbara Erdman, Pat Parker, Randy Cart, George Pritchett, Donald Stanford, Thomas Corpas, Steve Wilson, Jay White, Skip Houston, Cliff Jackson, and Kevin Red. Speaking FOR the Item: None. There being no further comments. Mayor Carney declared the public hearing closed. 15. Consider A Public Hearing On Ordinance Annexation Of The Enclave Study Area E Discussion: Kathy Seilman, Director of Planning and Development spoke to the item. Speakers: Director Larry Williams (read a letter from Diana Williams). Staff: This being the time and date set for A Public Hearing on Ordinance Annexation of the Enclave Study Area E, Mayor Carney declared the Public Hearing open. Public Comment: Speaking AGAINST the Item: Jim Davis, Dana Hotho, Fred White, Malissa Schuier, Joe Hecke, Gary Smith, Bill Malone, Ellen Carpenter, Harry Elliott, Paul Humphreys, Tommy Humphreys, Richard Lott, Renee Westfail, Reggie Cowan, Serella Miles, Donald Moody, Jr., Amy Marlar, Naaman Freeman, Shawn Ross II, James Phillips, Robert Chastant, William Kerst, George Pritchett, Justin Freeman, Skip Houston, Luther Lewis, James Fluelien, and Wade Hall. Speaking FOR the Item: None. There being no further comments. Mayor Carney declared the public hearing closed. BOARD COMMENTARY 16. Board of Directors' Items for Discussion 17. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Director Elaine Jones, duly seconded by Director Randy Fale, that the meeting be adjourned; and upon voice vote, the motion unanimously carried 7-0. The Meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. to meet again on Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. DATE: 11/ 2.01 7 ATTEST: ( J APPROVED Lance SpiceriJ City Clerk RUTH CARNEY, MAYOR