Board of Directors

City of Hot Springs, Arkansas Board of Directors Reguiar Meeting Minutes Tuesday. February 7.2017 Board Chambers. City Hall Invocation by Dr. Steve Lake 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 Spicer Present - Suzanne Davidson-District 1, Becca Clark-District 3, Larry Williams-District 4, Rick Ramick- District 5, and Randy Pale-District 6, Mayor Ruth Carney. Absent- Elaine Jones-District 2. Also present City Manager David Frasher and City Attorney Brian Albright. 2. Consider Approval of the Agenda Motion to Amend Agenda Director Larry Williams made a motion, duly seconded by Director Randy Pale to make the following amendment to the Agenda, to add the Job Corps Resolution to the Agenda. Motion to Approve the Agenda as Amended Director Randy Pale made a motion, duly seconded by Director Larry Williams to approve the agenda as Amended. Upon voice vote, the motion unanimously carried 6-0. 3. Recognition of Guests Mayor Carney welcomed all in attendance and acknowledged the following: > Award to Arkansas Coalition of Obesity Presented by Alisha Chapman with Levi Hospital > Presentation to Family of late Police Chaplain, Tim Forrest 4. Citv Manager's Report City Manager David Frasher reported on the following items: > City of Hot Springs Finance Department Receives GFOA Award > "Operation Clean Sweep" begins on March 6*'^ > Firefighter Recruitment seminar on March at 6 pm. > Sister City teacher scholarships 5. Board of Directors Announcements > Mayor Carney announced Human Trafficking event on March 1" > Mayor Carney thanked the Police and Sheriff Department for their training in Human Trafficking Awareness. CONSENT AGENDA Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Director Randy Fale 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, Clark, Fale, and Carney, total 6. Voting "no" none, total 0; motion carried 6-0. 6. Consider Resolution No. R-17-14 A Resolution Authorizing The Reprogramming Of The Scope Of Work Of The Utility Service Center, Phase Three Of The Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail And The Hollywood Avenue Healthy Trails Connection. 7. Consider Resolution No. R-17-15 A Resolution Approving A Bid To Cate, Inc. For Construction Of The Utility Services Center Trail, Phase Three, Of The Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail. 8. Consider Resolution No. R-17-16 A Resolution Approving A Bid To Truck Centers Of Arkansas For A Residential Collection Vehicle For The Solid Waste Department. 9. Consider Resolution No. R-17-17 A Resolution Approving The Purchase Of A Self-Propelled Drum Style Compost Turner From Vermeer MIdSouth For The Compost Facility Pursuant To The State Of Arkansas Cooperative Purchasing Program And The Intergovernmental Association With The National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA). 10. Consider Resolution No. R-17-18 A Resolution Appointing Linda Palmer to the Central Business Improvement District No. 3 Board Of Commissioners. 11. Consider Resolution No. R-17-19 A Resolution Fixing A Time And Date For A Hearing To Vacate A Portion Of A Certain Street RIght-Of-Way Located Along Wren Street. NEW BUSINESS 12. Consider Resolution No. R-17-20 A Motion entitled, "A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Crist Engineers, Inc. For Preliminary Engineering For Proposed Water Source," 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 Suzanne Davidson. Discussion: Gary Carnahan, City Engineer spoke to the Item. Speaking FOR the Item: Bob Driggers. Speakers: Director Randy Fale 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, Clark, Williams, Ramick, Carney, and Fale, total 6. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion passed 6-0 Whereupon the Motion was declared Adopted. 13. Consider Resolution No. R-17-21 A Motion entitled, "A Resolution Approving A Community Development Advisory Committee's Prioritized FY2017 Applications To Be A Basis For A FY2017 Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)  Annual Action Plan To The United States Department Of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)," 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 FOR the item: Angie Ezekiel, Cindy Roger, Mark Toth, Cindy Wagstaff, and Donna Catlett. Speakers: Mayor Ruth Carney, Director Becca Clark, Larry Williams, Randy Pale 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, Clark, Williams, Ramick, Carney, and Pale, total 6. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion passed 6-0 Whereupon the Motion was declared Adopted. 14. Consider Resolution No. R-17-22 A Motion entitled, "A Resolution Expressing Support For The Arkansas National Guard To Occupy The Former Ouachita Job Corps Center," 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 Pale, duly seconded by Director Rick Ramick. Discussion: Jim Pram, President and CEO of Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce spoke to the item. Speakers: Director Larry Williams, Rick Ramick, Suzanne Davidson, Mayor Ruth Carney 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, Clark, Williams, Ramick, Carney, and Pale, total 6. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion passed 6-0 Whereupon the Motion was declared Adopted. 15. Consider Ordinance No. O-17-01 Motion to Suspend Rules and Read by Title Only: A motion was made by Director Rick Ramick, duly seconded by Director Larry Williams, that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be read once by title only; and upon voice vote, the motion unanimously carried 6-0. A Motion entitled,"An Ordinance Approving M-1 Light Industrial Zoning On 3.24 Acres At 261 Weston Road, And Amending The Future Land Use Plan Map To Designate The Area Industrial; 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 Pale.  Discussion: Kathy Sellman, Director of Planning and Development spoke to the item. Speaking FOR the item: Jonathan Hamner and John F. Brown. 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, Clark, Williams, Ramick, Fale, and Mayor Carney, total 6. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion passed 6-0 Whereupon the Motion was declared Adopted. 16. Consider Ordinance No. O-17-02 Motion to Suspend Rules and Read by Title Only: A motion was made by Director Randy Fale, 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. A Motion entitled,"An Ordinance Levying A Supplemental Annual Assessment For The Central Business Improvement District No. 3 Of The City Of Hot Springs, Arkansas, For 2017," 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. Speaking FOR the item: Ray Owen 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, Clark, Williams, Ramick, Fale, and Mayor Carney, total 6. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion passed 6-0 Whereupon the Motion was declared Adopted. 17. Consider Ordinance No. O-17-03 Motion to Suspend Rules and Read by Title Only: A motion was made by Director Rick Ramick, duly seconded by Director Randy Fale, that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be read once by title only; and upon voice vote, the motion unanimously carried 6-0. A Motion entitled,"An Ordinance Levying A Supplemental Annual Assessment For The Central Crossing Municipal Property Owners' Multi-Purpose Improvement District No.05-1 Of The City Of Hot Springs; 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 Larry Williams. Discussion: Lance Spicer, City Clerk spoke to the item. Speaking FOR the item: Ray Owen 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, Clark, Williams, Ramick, Fale, and Mayor Carney, total 6. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion passed 6-0 Whereupon the Motion was declared Adopted. BOARD COMMENTARY 18. Board of Directors' Items for Discussion > Director Randy Fale thanked Jim Fram with the Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce. > Director Randy Fale discussed the rezoning of 261 Weston Road and thanked those working to on this project to increase jobs. > Mayor Ruth Carney thanked Tim Winston. > Director Rick Ramick announced that Channel 12 will be discussing the 2016 accomplishments of the Police Department this week. 19. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Director Larry Williams, 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 8:20 p.m. to meet again on Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. DATE ATTEST: APPROVED:. Lance Spiqpr, City Clerk RUTH CARNEY, MAYOR ^