Board of Directors

City of Hot Springs, Arkansas Board of Directors Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday. April 17. 2018 Board Chambers. Citv 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 bv CItv Clerk lance Solcer Present- Director Suzanne David son-District - District 1, Director Elaine Jones- District 2, Becca Clark- District 3, Larry Williams-District 4, Karen Garcia- District 5, Randy Fale-Dlstrict 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 Karen Garcia made a motion, duly seconded by Director Larry Williams to approve the agenda. Upon voice vote, the motion unanimously carried 7-0. 3. Consider Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting > Regular Meeting held on April 3, 2018 Motion to Approve the Minutes as Presented. Director Elaine Jones 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 > Proclamation: Arbor Day presented to Denny McPhate 5. CItv Manager's Report City Manager David Frasher reported on the following items: > Hot Springs Intracity Transit's Annual Free Ride Day is April > Solid Waste Department's Annual Spring Fling is April 28^^-29**^ > District Court will be closed April 19*'' and 20*'' > National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is April 28*'' > Multi-Agency Operational Press Conference was held earlier today 6. Board of Directors Announcements > Director Elaine Jones announced that the Gateway Community Association will host the UAPB Vesper Choir on April 2r* at the Historic Maico Theater. > Director Karen Garcia announced that April 23'*' is the deadline to register to vote in the upcoming election. Early voting begins May T**".  CONSENT AGENDA Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Director Larry Williams duly seconded by Director Elaine Jones 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, Fale, and McCabe, total 7. Voting "no" none, total 0; motion carried 7-0. > Consider Resolution No. R-18-49 A Resolution Approving A Contract With McHenry Excavating For Stormwater Drainage Project Located In Village South Subdivision And On Illinois Street. > Consider Resolution No. R-18-50 A Resolution Approving A Contract With CMR Construction And Roofing Forlhe Re-Roofing Project For The Transportation Depot, > Consider Resolution No. R-18-51 A Resolution Expressing The Willingness Of The City Of Hot Springs To Utilize Federal-Aid Transportation Alternatives Program Funds (Malvern Avenue Phase II Complete Streets Gateway Project). > Consider Resolution No. R-18-52 A Resolution Expressing The Willingness Of The City Of Hot Springs To Utilize Federal-Aid Transportation Alternatives Program Funds For Sidewalks At Hot Springs High And Junior High Schools. > Consider Resolution No. R-18-53 A Resolution Expressing The Willingness Of The City Of Hot Springs To Utilize Federal-Aid Transportation Alternatives Program Funds For City Sidewalk Repairs And Installments. > Consider Resolution No. R-18-54 A Resolution Expressing The Willingness Of The City Of Hot Springs To Utilize Federal-Aid Transportation Alternatives Program Funds For The Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail Phase 6B (Southern Trail PH-2). > Consider Resolution No. R-18-55 A Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 8926 (Federal-Aid For Northwoods Trails). PUBLIC HEARING 7. Consider Public Hearing On Issuance Of Waterworks Revenue Bonds Discussion: None Speakers: None Staff: None This being the time and date set for a Public Hearing on Issuance Of Waterworks Revenue Bonds, Mayor McCabe declared the Public Hearing open. Public Comment: Speaking AGAINST the Item: Bob Driggers Speaking FOR the Item: Forrest Spicer and Gary Troutman There being no further comments. Mayor McCabe declared the public hearing closed at 7:20 p.m.  NEW BUSINESS 8. Consider Resolution No. R-18-56 A Motion entitled, "A Resolution Approving The 2018 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 Becca Clark, duly seconded by Director Karen Garcia. Discussion: Directors Larry Williams and 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 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. 9. Consider Ordinance No. 0-18-11 Motion to Suspend Rules and Read by Title Only: A motion was made by Director Becca Clark, duly seconded by Director Larry Williams, 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 Authorizing The Issuance Of Waterworks Revenue Bonds For The Purpose Of Financing Betterments And Improvements To The City's Waterworks System; Providing For The Payment OfThe Principal Of And Interest On The Bonds; Prescribing Other Matters Relating Thereto; And Declaring An Emergency," 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 Suzanne Davidson. Discussion: Directors Becca Clark and Karen Garcia spoke to the Item. Speakers: Bob Wright with Crews and Associates spoke to the Item. Speaking FOR the Item: None. Speaking AGAINST the Item: Bob Driggers. 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. 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 Becca Clark to approve the Emergency Clause. Upon roll call, the following voted "aye" Directors Davidson, Jones, Clark, Williams, Garcia, Faie, and McCabe,total 7. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion passed 7-0. 10. Consider Ordinance No.0-18-12 Motion to Suspend Rules and Read by Title Only; A motion was made by Director Randy Fale, 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 Amending The Adoption Section Of The Hot Springs Animal Control C.ode(Ordinance 5827); 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 Elaine Jones, duly seconded by Director Suzanne Davidson. Discussion: Director Larry Williams spoke to the Item. Speakers: Hot Springs Police Department Captain Walt Everton 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, Garcia, Fale, and McCabe, total 7. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion passed 7-0 Whereupon the Motion was declared Adopted. 11. Consider Ordinance No. 0-18-13 Motion to Suspend Rules and Read by Title Only: A motion was made by Director Randy Fale, 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 Amending The Subdivision Code Of The City Of Hot Springs, Arkansas, (Ordinance 5957, As Amended) To Establish A Planning Area Boundary; 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 Larry Williams, duly seconded by Director Randy Fale. Discussion: Directors Larry Williams and Randy Fale spoke to the Item. Speakers: Assistant City Manager Lance Spicer spoke to the Item. Staff: City Attorney 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 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 Ordinance No. 0-18-14  Motion to Suspend Rules and Read by Title Only: A motion was made by Director Karen Garcia, duly seconded by Director Becca Clark, 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 Prohibiting The Installation Of Natural Gas Or Liquid Propane Meters On Or Intruding Into Public Walkways Within The City Of Hot Springs," 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 Attorney Brian Albright 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, Garcia, Fale, and McCabe, total 7. Voting "no", none, total 0; motion passed 7-0 Whereupon the Motion was declared Adopted. BOARD COMMENTARY 13. Board of Directors' Items for Discussion > Director Karen Garcia asked about an article in the paper about members of the Central Business Improvement District 3 being in arrears and the financial impact on the City. > Director Larry Williams discussed that political signs can only be placed on private property with permission. > Director Becca Clark thanked Deputy City Manager Bill Burrough along with all staff who aided in securing the recent water source. > Mayor Pat McCabe discussed the Corvette Show festivities on April > Mayor Pat McCabe discussed the Town Talk Discussion II on our at risk youth in crisis. > Mayor Pat McCabe discussed a trash bag walk he participated in last week. 14. 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 8:03 p.m. to meet again on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. DATE: ATTEST: APPROVE :j^r, City Clerk T McCABE, MAYO