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City of Hot Springs, Arkansas Board of Directors Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, March 06, 2018 Board Chambers, City Hall Invocation by Minnie Lenox Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Director Elaine Jones Call to Order Meeting called to Order by Mayor Pat McCabe at 7:00 p.m. 1. Roll Call bv City Clerk Lance Spicer Present- Director Elaine Jones- District 2, Becca Clark-District 3, Larry Williams-District 4, Karen Garcia- District 5, and Pat McCabe- Mayor. Absent- Director Suzanne Davidson-District 1 and Randy Fale-District 6. 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 Karen Garcia to approve the agenda. Upon voice vote, the motion unanimously carried 5-0, 3. Consider Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting > Regular Meeting held on February 20, 2018 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 5-0. 4. Consider Recognition of Guests > Chris Wilson, President of Hot Springs Farmers and Artisan's Market 5. City Manager's Report City Manager David Frasher reported on the following items: > Expressed sympathy to Family, Friends, and business colleagues of our Tri-Lakes Metropolitan Planning Organization Study Director, Robert Tucker who passed away a few days ago > Beginning on March 14, The Hot Springs Solid Waste Transfer Station will be closed to outside haulers for scale house replacement, for approximately one month, weather permitting > A new free home improvement education seminar will be offered on March 24'^ at 9:30am at the Transportation Depot > Cherry Blossom Festival on March 10"^ at 6:3Qpm at St. Luke's Episcopal Church Fellowship Hall > Hot Springs Fire is accepting applications until March 21^* > Lance Spicer Introduced new Sports Recreation Manager Adam Ussery 6. Board of Directors Announcements  > Director Karen Garcia announced that AARP is sponsoring volunteer tax assistance at the Garland County Library now through April 17''^. > Director Karen Garcia announced that Southern Bancorp is in partnership with the IRS to offer free tax filing services. > Director Becca Clark announced Saint Patrick's Day festivities are on March 16 -17*'^ > Mayor Pat McCabe announced the Annual Adam Brown Shamrock Run 5K is this Saturday. CONSENT AGENDA Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Director Larry Williams duly seconded by Director Becca Clark 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 Jones, Clark, Williams, Garcia, and McCabe, total 5. Voting "no" none, total 0; motion carried 5-0. 7. Consider Resolution No. R-18-23 A Resolution Appointing Briana Moore To The Hot Springs Advertising And Promotion Commission. 8. Consider Resolution No. R-18-24 A Resolution Amending Resolution 9039 (The Airport's Property Management Policy); Revising The Property Rental Rates For Hangar A-14. 9. Consider Resolution No. R-18-25 A Resolution Adding Certain Water And Wastewater Assets Into The Hot Springs Municipal Utility Water And Wastewater System Fixed Asset Register. NEW BUSINESS 10. Consider Resolution No. R-18-26 A Motion entitled,"A Resolution Awarding A Contract To RJN Group For Certain Professional Services, (Design Engineering Services Related To The 2018/2019 Wastewater Collection System Improvements)," 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 Karen Garcia. Discussion: Director Karen Garcia spoke to the Item. Speakers: City Engineer Gary Carnahan 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 Jones, Clark, Williams, Garcia, and McCabe, total 5. Voting "no", none,total 0; motion passed 5-0 Whereupon the Motion was declared Adopted. 11. Consider Resolution No. R-18-27 A Motion entitled, "A Resolution Condemning Certain Real Property Pursuant To Ordinance No. 6069, (1049 Gaines Street)," 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 Karen Garcia. Discussion: Director Becca Clark and Mayor Pat McCabe spoke to the Item. Speakers: Chief Building Official Mike Scott spoke to the Item. Speaking AGAINST the Item: JoAnn Greg. 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 Jones, Clark, Williams, Garcia, and McCabe,total 5. Voting "no", none,total 0; motion passed 5-0 Whereupon the Motion was declared Adopted. 12. Consider Resolution No. R-18-28 A Motion entitled, "A Resolution Condemning Certain Real Property Pursuant To Ordinance No. 6069, (117 Pinewood 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 Karen Garcia, duly seconded by Director Larry Williams. Discussion: None Speakers: Chief Building Official Mike Scott 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 Jones, Clark, Williams, Garcia, and McCabe, total 5. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion passed 5-0 Whereupon the Motion was declared Adopted. 13. Consider Resolution No. R-18-29 A Motion entitled, "A Resolution Condemning Certain Real Property Pursuant To Ordinance No. 6069, (218 Eddy Street)," 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: None Speakers: Chief Building Official Mike Scott 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 Jones, Clark, Williams, Garcia, and McCabe, total 5. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion passed 5-0 Whereupon the Motion was declared Adopted. 14. Consider Resolution No. R-18-30  A Motion entitled, "A Resolution Condemning Certain Real Property Pursuant To Ordinance No. 6069, (1874 Spring Street)," 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 Karen Garcia. Discussion: None Speakers: Chief Building Official Mike Scott spoke to the Item. Speaking FOR the Item: Cody Turner. Staff: Brian Albright spoke to the Item. Roll Call: Mayor Pat McCabe called for a vote on the Motion to adopt; and upon roll call, the following voted "aye" Directors Jones, Clark, Williams, Garcia, and McCabe, total 5. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion passed 5-0 Whereupon the Motion was declared Adopted. 15. Consider Resolution No. R-18-31 A Motion entitled, "A Resolution Condemning Certain Real Property Pursuant To Ordinance No. 6069, (311 Vine Street, Garage)," 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: None Speakers: Chief Building Official Mike Scott 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 Jones, Clark, Williams, Garcia, and McCabe, total 5. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion passed 5-0 Whereupon the Motion was declared Adopted. BOARD COMMENTARY 16. Board of Directors' Items for Discussion > Mayor Pat McCabe will be attending the DC Fly-In by Board consensus. > Director Becca Clark thanked the Street Department for their quick work on the pot holes around town. 17. 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 5-0. The Meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m. to meet again on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. DATE: 2X)\^ ATTEST: APPRO LaTTce Spicer, Ciw Clerk AT McCABE, M