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City of Hot Springs, Arkansas Board of Directors Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday. October 3. 2017 Board Chambers. City Hall Invocation by Dr. Chip Hatcher 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 bv Citv Clerk Lance Soicer Present- Director Suzanne Davidson-District 1, Elaine Jones- District 2, Director Becca Clark-District 3, Larry Williams-District 4, Director 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 Amend the Agenda Director Elaine Jones made a motion, duly seconded by Director Becca Clark to amend the agenda to add a new Item, as the first item under new business. Item number nine on the Agenda. Upon voice vote, the motion unanimously carried 7-0. Motion to Approve the Agenda Director Elaine Jones 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 September 5, 2017 Motion to Approve the Minutes as Presented. Director Larry Williams made a motion, duly seconded by Director Karen Garcia,to approve the minutes as presented. Upon voice vote,the motion carried 7-0. 4. Consider Recognition of Guests > Proclamation: Mental Illness Awareness Week - Marquitta Magnini with the National Alliance for Mental Illness(NAMI) > Carley Cato and Justin Peters from Henderson State University School of Business 5. CItv Manager's Report City Manager David Frasher reported on the following items: > Update on EDA Grant for Downtown > Right-of-Way Ordinance Update > Northwoods Bike Trail Update > Trail Biking Double Event on October 14""  > All City Offices(except for Public Safety and the Airport) will be closed on Friday, November 10"^ in observance of Veterans Day > "What's It Worth" inaugural event being held on November 2"'', benefitting the City of Hot Springs Arts Advisory Committee > Radio System Update > Bill Burrough will be Acting City Manager next week 6. Board of Directors Announcements > Director Larry Williams announced that the Documentary Film Festival begins Friday, October 6*'^. > Director Elaine Jones announced the upcoming Fall Extravaganza Community Health and Resource Fair on October y*''. CONSENT AGENDA Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Director Elaine Jones duly seconded by Director Randy Fale 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, Garcia, and McCabe,total 7. Voting "no" none,total 0; motion carried 7-0. 7. Consider Resolution No. R-17-143 A Resolution Approving The City Of Hot Springs Financial Statements For July, 2017. 8. Consider Resolution No. R-17-144 A Resolution Applying And Accepting A Grant With The State Of Arkansas (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) For Two Full-Time Probation Officers; One Part-Time File Clerk; And Various Supplies (D.W.I. Court Operations). NEW BUSINESS 9. Consider Resolution No. R-17-150 A Motion entitled, "A Resolution Authorizing Out Of State Travel For Certain Board Members, As Required By Resolution No.8626," 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 Becca Clark. Discussion: None 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, Garcia, and McCabe,total 7. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion passed 7-0 Whereupon the Motion was declared Adopted. 10. Consider Resolution No. R-17-145  A Motion entitled, "A Resolution Condemning Certain Real Property At 630 West Grand Avenue," 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 Suzanne Davidson. Discussion: None Speakers: Neighborhood Services Manager Patti Thomas 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, Jones, Clark, Williams, Fale, Garcia, and McCabe, total 7. Voting "no", none,total 0; motion passed 7-0 Whereupon the Motion was declared Adopted. 11. Consider Resolution No. R-17-146 A Motion entitled,"A Resolution Condemning Certain Real Property At 632 West Grand Avenue," 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: Director Becca Clark spoke to the Item. Speakers: Neighborhood Services Manager Patti Thomas 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, Jones, Clark, Williams, Fale, Garcia, and McCabe,total 7. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion passed 7-0 Whereupon the Motion was declared Adopted. 12. Consider Resolution No. R-17-147 A Motion entitled, "A Resolution Levying 2.6 Mills Of Ad Valorem Taxes For The General 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 Randy Fale, duly seconded by Director Karen Garcia. Discussion: Director Karen Garcia spoke to the Item. Speakers: City Clerk Lance Spicer spoke to the Item. Speaking FOR the Item: Pat King. 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, Garcia, and McCabe,total 7. Voting "no", none,total 0; motion passed 7-0  Whereupon the Motion was declared Adopted. 13. Consider Resolution No. R-17-148 A Motion entitled, "A Resolution Levying 0 Mills Of Ad Valorem Taxes For The Purpose Of Paying Fire Officers Pensions," 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 Becca Clark. Discussion: None Speakers: City Clerk Lance Spicer 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, Jones, Clark, Williams, Fale, Garcia, and McCabe, total 7. Voting "no", none,total 0; motion passed 7-0 Whereupon the Motion was declared Adopted. 14. Consider Resolution No. R-17-149 A Motion entitled,"A Resolution Levying 0 Mills Of Ad Valorem Taxes For The Purpose Of Paying Police Officers Pensions," 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: None Speakers: City Clerk Lance Spicer 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, Jones, Clark, Williams, Fale, Garcia, and McCabe, total 7. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion passed 7-0 Whereupon the Motion was declared Adopted. 15. Consider Ordinance No. 0-17-36 Motion to Suspend Rules and Read by Title Only: A motion was made by Director Becca Clark, 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 7-0. A Motion entitled,"An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Nos.6170 And 6199; Adopting New Regulations Governing The Extension And Connection Of Municipal Water And Wastewater Services; Declaring An Emergency; 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 Becca Clark, duly seconded by Director Larry Williams. Discussion: None Speakers: City Attorney Brian Albright spoke to the Item. Staff: None Roil 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. Motion to Adopt the Emergency Clause: City Attorney Brian Albright then read the Emergency Clause. Upon completion Director Larry Williams made a motion, duly seconded by Director Karen Garcia 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 BOARD COMMENTARY 16. Board of Directors' Items for Discussion 17. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Director Elaine Jones, duly seconded by Director Karen Garcia,that the meeting be adjourned; and upon voice vote,the motion unanimously carried 7-0. The Meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m. to meet again on Tuesday, October 17, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. DATE: Klny/r.w\K<'r 1, 7I)\n ATTEST: \ !>n,VjyW APPROVER; Lance Spicel, City Clerk bCABE, M