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City of Hot Springs, Arkansas Board of Directors Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday. July 18. 2017 Board Chambers. City Hall Invocation by Dr. Jim Pennington Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Mayor Pat McCabe Call to Order Meeting called to Order by Mayor Pat McCabe at 7:00 p.m. 1. Roll Call by Citv Clerk Lance Soicer Present- Director Suzanne Dayidson-District 1, Elaine Jones- District 2, Becca Clark-District 3, Larry Williams-District 4, Karen Garcia- District 5, Randy Pale-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 Larry Williams made a motion, duly seconded by Director Karen Garcia to approve the agenda. Upon voice vote, the motion unanimously carried 7-0. 3. Consider Minutes of the Board of Directors Meetine > Special Meeting held on June 13, 2017 > Regular Meeting held on June 20, 2017 > Special Meeting held on June 23,2017 Motion to Approve the Minutes as Presented. Director Larry Williams made a motion, duly seconded by Director Becca Clark, to approve the minutes as presented. Upon voice vote, the motion carried 7-0. 4. Consider Recognition of Guests > Kaylie McGough 5. Citv Manager's Report City Manager David Frasher reported on the following items: > Animal Control's "Summer Adopt-a-Thon" is July 22"" > 2017-2018 Board Priorities Booklet are now available > Community Development Block Grant Applications are due August 25*" > Solid Waste Division has saved $45,000.00 in tipping fees > Public Works Department is working to resolve the frequent downtime for the Parking deck elevator 6. Board of Directors Announcements  > Director Suzanne Davidson announced the Park Avenue Community Association Block Party on August 13"^ > Director Karen Garcia announced that the Police Department is currently taking applications for the next Citizens Police Academy > City Manager David Frasher discussed the sale of the Arlington Hotel. He also recognized Planning and Development Director Kathy Sellman and Chief Building Official Mike Scott CONSENT AGENDA Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Director Elaine Jones duly seconded by Director Suzanne Davidson 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, Garcia, Pale, and McCabe, total 7. Voting "no" none, total 0; motion carried 7-0. 7. Consider Resolution No. R-17-103 A Resolution Appointing David Longinotti and Elizabeth Farris To The Hot Springs Advertising And Promotion Commission. 8. Consider Resolution No. R-17-104 A Resolution Authorizing Amendments To The Budget For The City Of Hot Springs, Arkansas, For The Year 2017; And For Other Purposes. 9. Consider Resolution No. R-17-105 A Resolution Approving A Service Agreement With Garver, LLC As The Airport's Engineering Firm For Federal, State, And Local Funding Projects For FY2017-2022. 10. Consider Resolution No. R-17-106 A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Lease Agreement Between The City Of Hot Springs, Arkansas, And South Delta Aviation, For Hangar A-14 At The Airport. NEW BUSINESS 11. Consider Resolution No. R-17-107 A Motion entitled, "A Resolution By The City Of Hot Springs, Arkansas Supporting Federal And State Legislation To Ensure The Collection Of Sales Tax From All Internet/Online Sales Thereby Creating A Fair Market For All Businesses And Consumers Regardless Of Location," 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: Lance Spicer, Assistant City Manager spoke to the Item. 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, Garcia, Fale, and McCabe, total 7. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion passed 7-0 Whereupon the Motion was declared Adopted. 12. Consider Resolution No. R-17-108  A Motion entitled, "A Resolution Approving An Appeal Of Planning Commission Approval With Seven Conditions For A Conditional Use At 103 Marquette For Erection And Operation Of A Municipal Water Tower," 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 Karen Garcia, duly seconded by Director Elaine Jones. Discussion: Kathy Sellman, Planning and Development Director spoke to the Item. Speakers: Directors Larry Williams, Randy Fale, Elaine Jones, Karen Garcia and Mayor Pat McCabe spoke to the item. Speaking FOR approval of the appeal: Carroll Bridges, Bob Driggers, Laura Loughridge, Paul Logan, Virgina Staton, Judy Ellis, Trice Ellis, Susan Batterton, Mark Toth, Dan Tran, Pat King, and Skip Houston. Staff: City Manager David Frasher and City Attorney Brian Albright spoke to the Item. Motion to Table item: Thereafter, a motion to Table the Item until September 5, 2017 was made by Director Elaine Jones, duly seconded by Director Becca Clark. Roll Call: Mayor Pat McCabe called for a vote on the Motion to Table the Item; and upon roll call, the following voted "aye" Directors Jones, Clark, and McCabe,total 3. Voting "no", Garcia, Williams, Fale, Davidson, total 4; motion fails 4-3 Roll Call: Mayor Pat McCabe called for a vote on the Motion to adopt as amended; and upon roll call, the following voted "aye" Directors Davidson, Jones, Williams, and Garcia total 4. Voting "no", Fale, Clark, and McCabe,total 3; motion passes 4-3 Whereupon the Motion was declared Adopted. 13. Consider Resolution No. R-17-109 A Motion entitled,"A Resolution Awarding A Bid To TG Excavating For The 2017 Pipeline Rehab Phase II Wastewater 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 Elaine Jones, duly seconded by Director Randy Fale. Discussion: Gary Carnahan, City Engineer spoke to the Item. Speakers: Director Karen Garcia spoke to the item. Speaking FOR the Item: Mark Toth 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, Garcia, Fale, and McCabe,total 7. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion passed 7-0 Whereupon the Motion was declared Adopted. 14. Consider Resolution No. R-17-110  A Motion entitled,"A Resolution In Support Of The Establishment Of Lawful Medical Marijuana Facilities Within The City Of Hot Springs, Arkansas," 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: Lance Splcer, Assistant City Manager spoke to the Item. Speakers: Directors Larry Williams, Randy Pale, and Karen Garcia spoke to the Item. Staff: None Motion to Amend: Thereafter, a motion to amend the Resolution to Include language about market competitive fees for operation and construction, was made by Director Randy Pale, duly seconded by Director Karen Garcia. Roll Call: Mayor Pat McCabe called for a vote on the Motion to amend; and upon roll call, the following voted "aye" Directors Davidson, Jones, Clark, Garcia, Pale, and McCabe,total 6. Voting "no", Williams, total 1; motion passed 6-1 Motion to Adopt as Amended:Thereafter, a motion to adopt as amended was made by Director Becca Clark, duly seconded by Director Randy Pale. 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, Garcia, Pale, and McCabe,total 7. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion passed 7-0 Whereupon the Motion was declared Adopted. BOARD COMMENTARY 15. Board of Directors' items for Discussion > Director Karen Garcia thanked Chief Stachey, Captain Chapman, and Officer Williams for presentations at the District 5 meeting. > Director Randy Pale thanked the Hot Springs Police Department In their community outreach efforts. 16. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board,a motion was made by Director Elaine Jones, duly seconded by Director Larry Williams, that the meeting be adjourned; and upon voice vote, the motion unanimously carried 7-0. The Meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. to meet again on Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. DATE; 7/111 ATTEST: I / APPRi r. City Clerk cCABE, MAYO