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City of Hot Springs, Arkansas Board of Directors Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday. Mav 2. 2017 Board Chambers. Citv Hall Invocation by Deacon Joe Harrison Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Mayor Pat McCabe Call to Order Meeting called to Order by Assistant Mayor Becca Clark at 7:00 p.m. 1. Roll Call bv Citv Clerk Lance Spicer Present- Director 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 Pat McCabe- Mayor. 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. Upon voice vote, the motion unanimously carried 7-0. 3. Consider Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting > Special Meeting held on March 28, 2017 > Special Meeting held on April 11, 2017 > Regular Meeting held on April 18, 2017 Motion to Approve the Minutes as Presented. Director Larry Williams made a motion, duly seconded by Director Elaine Jones, to approve the minutes as presented. Upon voice vote, the motion carried 7-0. 4. Consider Recognition of Guests > Proclamation: Hot Springs Economic Development Week presented to Jim Fram. > Proclamation: Goodwill Industries Week presented to Rhonda Richey. > Proclamation: Public Service Week presented to Minnie Lenox. 5. Citv Manager's Report City Manager David Frasher reported on the following items: > Airport celebrating its 70*'^ anniversary in conjunction with the Hot Springs Cruisers' car show > Spring Fling success report > Parks and Trails Department hung City's signature hanging baskets last Thursday > Neighborhood Services Manager Patti Thomas received citizen compliments > Public Service Week recognition > Weekend Storms update by David Frasher and Bill Burrough 6. Board of Directors Announcements > Director Suzanne Davidson discussed Arts in the Parks and the Studio Tours. > Director Suzanne Davidson announced the Park Avenue Community Association is hosting the Park Avenue Summer Fest on May 13*^ and the Hot Springs Civitan Club will have a Dunking Booth at the David F. Watkins Memorial Park. > Director Becca Clark announced Hazardous Household Takeback Day on May 13*''. > Director Williams announced National Day of Prayer on May A**". > Director Randy Fale announced that Visit Hot Springs will be installing free Hot Springs license plates on May IS***. > Mayor Pat McCabe discussed National Bike Month in May. > Mayor Pat McCabe discussed the Du for the Park on May 28, 2017. 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 McCabe called for a vote on the Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda; and upon roll call, the following voted "aye" Directors Davidson, Jones, Clark, Williams, Fale, Ramick, and McCabe,total 7. Voting "no" none, total 0; motion carried 7-0. 7. Consider Resolution No. R-17-78 A Resolution Approving The City Of Hot Springs Financial Statements For January, February, and March 2017. 8. Consider Resolution No. R-17-79 A Resolution Approving A Bid To River City Hydraulics For A Compactor-Side Loader Vehicle For The Solid Waste Department. NEW BUSINESS 9. Consider Resolution No. R-17-80 A Motion entitled, "A Resolution Approving The 2017 Annual Street Paving Program," 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: Gary Carnahan, City Engineer spoke to the Item. Speakers: Director Larry Williams, Rick Ramick, Randy Fale, Becca Clark Staff: None Roll Call: Mayor Pat McCabe called for a vote on the Motion to adopt; and upon roll call, the following voted "aye" Directors Davidson, Jones, Clark, Williams, Fale, Ramick, and McCabe, total 7. Voting "no", none,total 0; motion passed 7-0 Whereupon the Motion was declared Adopted. 10. Consider Resolution No. R-17-81  A Motion entitled,"A Resolution Of The City Of Hot Springs Board Of Directors Requesting The Quorum Court Of Garland County, Arkansas, To Levy The Annual County Road Tax," 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 Rick Ramick. Discussion: Director Larry Williams Speakers: None Staff: None Roll Call: Mayor Pat McCabe called for a vote on the Motion to adopt; and upon roll call, the following voted "aye" Directors Davidson, Jones, Clark, Williams, Fale, Ramick, and McCabe, total 7. Voting "no", none,total 0; motion passed 7-0 Whereupon the Motion was declared Adopted. 11. Consider Resolution No. R-17-82 A Motion entitled,"A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor To Execute The Lake Ouachita Sub Allocation Agreement(Attachment A)Between The City Of Hot Springs, Arkansas, And Mid Arkansas Water Alliance And Approving Certain Amendments To The 2017 Budget For The City Of Hot Springs, Arkansas By Authorizing Amendments To The Water Fund," 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: Bill Burrough, Deputy City Manager spoke to the Item. Speaking FOR the item: Bob Driggers Speakers: Director Randy Fale, Rick Ramick Staff: None Roll Call: Mayor Pat McCabe called for a vote on the Motion to adopt; and upon roll call, the following voted "aye" Directors Davidson, Jones, Clark, Williams, Fale, Ramick, and McCabe, total 7. Voting "no", none,total 0; motion passed 7-0 Whereupon the Motion was declared Adopted. BOARD COMMENTARY 12. Board of Directors* items for Discussion > Director Randy Fale welcomed Pat McCabe. > Director Rick Ramick welcomed Pat McCabe to the Board. He also thanked the Board of Directors for their support and wished them well in their endeavors. > Director Suzanne Davidson discussed the recent Letters to the Editor concerning Police presence. > Mayor Pat McCabe thanked Interim Mayor Becca Clark for her service. > Mayor Pat McCabe thanked Director Rick Ramick for his service. 13. 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 8:03 p.m. to meet again on Tuesday, May 16,2017, at 7:00 p.m. DATE: I !2Q I n ATTEST: APPRi Lance Sptcer,. ccabe; may