Board of Directors

City of Hot Springs, Arkansas Board of Directors Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday. August 1. 2017 Board Chambers. Citv Hall Invocation by Reverend Gregory Nettles Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Director Larry Williams Call to Order Meeting called to Order by Mayor Pat McCabe at 7:00 p.m. 1. Roll Call bv Citv Clerk Lance Soicer Present- Director Suzanne Davidson-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 Elaine Jones 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 July 11, 2017 > Regular Meeting held on July 18, 2017 Motion to Approve the Minutes as Presented. Director Larry Williams made a motion, duly seconded by Director Randy Pale, to approve the minutes as presented. Upon voice vote, the motion carried 7-0. 4. Consider Recognition of Guests 5. Citv Manager's Report City Manager David Prasher reported on the following items: > Comprehensive Annual Financial Report(CAPR) is now on City Website > Pac Placit Street construction is now underway > E-Waste Recycling Event on August 11-12 > Back-to-School Carnival on Saturday, August 26"^ > Hot Springs National Park Sister City Foundation is accepting applications for Art Contest until September l" > 8l" Annual Convention of the Arkansas Municipal Police Association beginning on August 2"^* > Jean Wallace gives update on the Greenwood Trail project 6. Board of Directors Announcements > Director Suzanne Davidson announced the Park Avenue Community Association Block Party on August 13"^  > Director Suzanne Davidson announced that the Arkansas Arts Counsel's funding is currently holding steady and they are accepting nominations for Outstanding Artist recognitions > Director Elaine Jones announced that on August 5*'' the Pleasant Street and Gateway Community Association are dedicating the four Habitat for Humanity homes > Director Elaine Jones announced the Arkansas Community Health Banquet on August ll"' > Mayor Pat McCabe announced the National Park is selling Senior Passes for $10 for individuals who are 62 or older CONSENT AGENDA Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Director Larry Williams duly seconded by Director Karen Garcia 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-17-111 A Resolution Approving The City Of Hot Springs Financial Statements For April and May,2017. 8. Consider Resolution No. R-17-112 A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Lease Agreement Between The City Of Hot Springs, Arkansas, And Bubba Brew's Express Trolley, LLC, For Office And Ground Lease At The Airport. NEW BUSINESS 9. Consider Resolution No. R-17-113 A Motion entitled, "A Resolution Amending The Authorized Personnel Within The Wastewater Department By Adding Two Maintenance Tech III Positions," 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: Monty Ledbetter, Utilities Director spoke to the Item. Speakers: Director Karen Garcia 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. 10. Consider Ordinance No.0-17-28 Motion to Suspend Rules and Read by Title Only: A motion was made by Director Becca Clark, duly seconded by Director Elaine Jones, 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 Approving The Issuance Of Wastewater Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 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 Randy Fale, duly seconded by Director Karen Garcia. Discussion: Bob Wright with Crews and Associates spoke to the Item. Speakers: Directors Randy Fale spoke to the Item. 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, Williams, Fale, Clark, Jones, Garcia, and McCabe, total 7. Voting "no" none,total 0; motion carried 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 Randy Fale made a motion, duly seconded by Director Larry Williams to approve the Emergency Clause. 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 11, Consider Ordinance No. 0-17-29 Motion to Suspend Rules and Read by Title Only: A motion was made by Director Elaine Jones, duly seconded by Director Karen Garcia, 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 Repealing Ordinance 6168," 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: City Attorney Brian Albright 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. BOARD COMMENTARY 12. Board of Directors' Items for Discussion > Director Larry Williams discussed the usage of the Recycling Center and various City Services. > Mayor Pat McCabe thanked the Sentinel Record for their coverage of Fin and Kaden Parker who competed in the United States National Mountain Biking Championships. > Mayor Pat McCabe discussed the benefits of City Programs to eliminate nuisance properties. 13. 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 7:50 p.m. to meet again on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. DATE: Av/j\JS4- IS. 9,011 ATTEST: APPROVi PAT McCABE, MAYOR