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City of Hot Springs, Arkansas Board of Directors Reguiar Meeting Minutes Tuesday. January 17. 2017 Board Chambers. City Hall Invocation by Dru Terry 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 Randy Pale-District 6, 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 Director Rick Ramick made a motion, duly seconded by Director Becca Clark 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 December 6, 2016 > Special Call Meeting held on December 12, 2016 > Regular Meeting held on December 20, 2016 Motion to Approve the Minutes as Presented. Director Randy Pale made a motion, duly seconded by Director Rick Ramick, 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: Human Trafficking Awareness Month presented to Melissa Glenn > Dan Bugg presented the Joe Award to Joanne Lenahan 5. Citv Manager's Report City Manager David Frasher reported on the following items: > Update on the Airport > Announced Citizen Police Academy > Life Membership Certificate to NAACP presented to Chief Stachey > City accepting applications for 9 volunteer Advisory Board and Commissions positions > Discussed Police service call volumes in Annexation Areas C & D > Majestic Environmental Assessment update  > Chamber Annual Dinner > Congratulations to Director Elaine Jones for being nominated as Woman Of The Year > Congratulations to Deputy City Manager Bill Burrough for being nominated as Man Of The Year 6. Board of Directors Announcements > Director Ramick thanked Dru Terry and Hot Springs Women of Prayer 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 Davidson, Williams, Ramick, Jones, Clark, Fale, and Carney, total 7. Voting "no" none, total 0; motion carried 6-0. 7. Consider Resolution No. R-17-01 A Resolution Approving The City Of Hot Springs Financial Statements For November, 2016. NEW BUSINESS 8. Consider Resolution No. R-17-02 A Motion entitled, "A Resolution Awarding A Contract To RJN Group For Certain Professional Services (Design Build Services) Related To The Davidson Drive Wastewater Treatment Facility Headworks and UV System Improvements Project," 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 Becca Clark. Discussion: Gary Carnahan, City Engineer spoke to the item. Speakers: Director Randy Fale, Rick Ramick 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, Carney, and Fale, total 7. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion passed 7-0 Whereupon the Motion was declared Adopted. 9. Consider Resolution No. R-17-03 A Motion entitled,"A Resolution Approving A Bid To Jack Tyler Engineering, Inc. For Natural Gas Powered Backup Wastewater Pumps For Stations 1 Through 4," 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: Gary Carnahan, City Engineer spoke to the item. Speakers: Director Larry Williams 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, Carney, and Pale, total 7. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion passed 7-0 Whereupon the Motion was declared Adopted. 10. Consider Resolution No. R-17-04 A Motion entitled, "A Resolution Approving An Application Extending Occupancy Of A Temporary Emergency Dwelling Unit At 314 Woodmere Street Pursuant To Ordinance No. 4948," 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 FOR the Item: Jeff Davis. Speakers: Director Rick Ramick, Becca Clark, Suzanne Davidson, Larry Williams Staff: City Attorney Brian Albright Motion to Amend: Therefore, Director Larry Williams made a motion, duly seconded by Director Suzanne Davidson to amend the Resolution to extend temporary occupancy for one year. Roll Call: Mayor Carney called for a vote on the Motion to amend;and upon roll call, the following voted "aye Directors Davidson, Jones, Clark, Ramick, Carney, Williams, and Pale, total 7. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion passed 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, Carney, and Pale, total 7. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion passed 7-0 Whereupon the Motion was declared Adopted. 11. Consider Resolution No. R-17-05 A Motion entitled, "A Resolution Condemning Certain Real Property At 105 Mark Street," 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 Becca Clark. Discussion: Mike Scott, Chief Building Official 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 Jones, Clark, Williams, Ramick, Carney, and Fale, total 6. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion passed 6-0 Whereupon the Motion was declared Adopted. 12. Consider Resolution No. R-17-06 A Motion entitled, "A Resolution Condemning Certain Real Property At 107 Westbrook Street," 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 Larry Williams. Discussion: Mike Scott, Chief Building Official 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, Carney, and Fale, total 7. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion passed 7-0 Whereupon the Motion was declared Adopted. 13. Consider Resolution No. R-17-07 A Motion entitled,"A Resolution Condemning Certain Real Property At 109 Barrett Street," 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 Larry Williams. Discussion: Mike Scott, Chief Building Official 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, Carney, and Fale, total 7. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion passed 7-0 Whereupon the Motion was declared Adopted. 14. Consider Resolution No. R-17-08 A Motion entitled, "A Resolution Condemning Certain Real Property At 203 Pansy Street," 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: Mike Scott, Chief Building Official spoke to the item. Speakers: Director Rick Ramick, Larry Williams 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, Carney, and Fale, total 7. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion passed 7-0 Whereupon the Motion was declared Adopted. 15. Consider Resolution No. R-17-09 A Motion entitled,"A Resolution Condemning Certain Real Property At 217 Rosewall Street," 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: Mike Scott, Chief Building Official 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, Carney, and Fale, total 7. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion passed 7-0 Whereupon the Motion was declared Adopted. 16. Consider Resolution No. R-17-10 A Motion entitled,"A Resolution Condemning Certain Real Property At 515 Detroit Street," 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: Mike Scott, Chief Building Official 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, Carney, and Fale, total 7. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion passed 7-0 Whereupon the Motion was declared Adopted. 17. Consider Resolution No. R-17-11 A Motion entitled,"A Resolution Condemning Certain Real Property At 600 Crescent Street," 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: Mike Scott, Chief Building Official 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, Carney, and Fale, total 7. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion passed 7-0 Whereupon the Motion was declared Adopted. 18. Consider Resolution No. R-17-12 A Motion entitled, "A Resolution Condemning Certain Real Property At 502 Beard Street," 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: Mike Scott, Chief Building Official spoke to the item. Speakers: None Staff: City Attorney Brian Albright Motion to Table: Therefore, Director Larry Williams made a motion, duly seconded by Director Randy Fale to table this item until the February 7, 2016 meeting. Roll Call: Mayor Carney called for a vote on the Motion to table; and upon roll call, the following voted "aye Directors Davidson, Jones, Clark, Williams, Ramick, Carney, and Fale, total 7. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion passed 7-0 19. Consider Resolution No. R-17-13 A Motion entitled,"A Resolution Condemning Certain Real Property At 1022 Spring Street," was taken from the agenda and read by titje 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: Mike Scott, Chief Building Official 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, Carney, and Fale, total 7. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion passed 7-0 Whereupon the Motion was declared Adopted. BOARD COMMENTARY 20. Board of Directors' Items for Discussion > Director Larry Williams discussed Majestic. > Director Larry Williams discussed Franchise Fee increase. > Director Randy Fale congratulated Chief Jason Stachey for Life Membership Certificate to NAACP. > Director Randy Fale thanked three City Residents for their commitment to neighborhood watch. > Director Suzanne Davidson discussed the Park Avenue Community Association Meeting. 21. 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 8:15 p.m. to meet again on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. DATE: ^ ^I I^ ATTEST: APPROVED:. (Larv) Lance Spici r. City Clerk RUTH CARNEY, MAYOR