Board of Directors
Regular MeetingHot Springs, AR · November 20, 2018
Minutes
City of Hot Springs, Arkansas
Board of Directors
Regular Meeting Minutes
Tuesday. November 20. 2018 Board Chambers. City Hall
Invocation by Pastor Gerald Michau
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- Directors Elaine Jones- District 2, Larry Williams-District 4, Karen Garcia- District 5, Randy
Fale-District 6, and Pat McCabe- Mayor. Absent- Director Becca Clark-District 3. Director Suzanne
Davidson- District 1 arrived at 7:20 p.m. Also present Assistant City Manager Lance Spicer and City
Attorney Brian Albright.
2. Consider Approval of the Agenda
Motion to Amend the Agenda
Director Larry Williams made a motion, duly seconded by Director Randy Fale to amend the agenda by
removing Item seven. Upon voice vote, the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
Motion to Approve the Agenda
Director Larry Williams made a motion, duly seconded by Director Randy Fale to approve the agenda
as amended. Upon voice vote,the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
3. Consider Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting
> Regular Meeting held on October 16, 2018
> Special Call Meeting on October 30, 2018
Motion to Approve the Minutes as Presented.
Director Elaine Jones 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
> Proclamation: Small Business Saturday on November 24^*^
> Proclamation: Giving Tuesday presented to Sallie Culbreth with Ouachita Children's Center
5. Proclamation Declaring 2018 General Election Results
> Mayor Pat McCabe announced the results of the 2018 General Election.
6. Interim Citv Manager's Report
Interim City Manager Bill Burrough reported on the following items:
> Thanked all Public Safety Offices for a another successful Boo With a Badge
> Animal Control held its annual Rabies Drive and issued over 375 vaccines in one day
> Congratulations to Anthony Whittington and the Parks and Trails Department for earning the
Festival of the Year Award
> Successful Operation Clean Sweep update
> Kudos to Gary Carnahan for his work on the Whittington FLAP Grant
> Update on various City Grants
> Tom Daniel Holiday Chili Cook-off and Christmas Lighting announcement
> Farewell and Thanks to Tara Mauser
7. Board of Directors Announcements
> Director Elaine Jones announced The Gateway-Pleasant Street Association Brunch at 501 Prime on
December 2"*^
> Director Elaine Jones gave an update on the Chili Cook-Off
> Mayor Pat McCabe announced that on Friday at 5 p.m. Dino Lights will be turned on at Mid-
America Science Museum
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Director Larry Williams 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, Williams, Garcia, Fale, and McCabe, total 6. Voting "no" none,
total 0; motion carried 6-0.
> Consider Resolution No. R-18-144 A Resolution Approving The City Of Hot Springs Financial Statement
For September,2018.
> Consider Resolution No. R-18-145 A Resolution Approving A Contract With Red Stone Construction
Group For The Airport Entrance Road Improvements Project.
> Consider Resolution No. R-18-146 A Resolution Awarding A Bid To Spa Construction Company, Inc. For
Paving At The Compost Facility.
> Consider Resolution No. R-18-147 A Resolution Approving A Contract With Comfort Systems USA
(Arkansas) For The Replacement Of Two Computer Room Air Conditioning(CRAC) Systems At The Police
Department.
> Consider Resolution No. R-18-148 A Resolution Approving A Contract With All Service Electric, Inc. For
The Replacement Of A Generator At The Police Department.
> Consider Resolution No. R-18-149 A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Negotiate Solid
Waste Collection Services With Suburban Sanitation, Inc.
NEW BUSINESS
8. Consider Resolution No. R-18-151
A Motion entitled, "A Resolution Naming A New Public Trailhead Along The Hot Springs Creek
Greenway Trail The "Jean Wallace Wetlands Trailhead," 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: Director Elaine Jones spoke to the Item.
Speakers: Parks and Trails Director Anthony Whittington 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, Williams, Garcia, Fale, and McCabe, total 6. Voting "no", none,
total 0; motion passed 6-0.
Whereupon the Motion was declared Adopted.
9. Consider Resolution No. R-18-152
A Motion entitled, "A Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement For Animal Control Services
Between Garland County And 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 Randy Fale,
duly seconded by Director Larry Williams.
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, Williams, Garcia, Fale, and McCabe, total 6. Voting "no", none,
total 0; motion passed 6-0.
Whereupon the Motion was declared Adopted.
10. Consider Resolution No. R-18-153
A Motion entitled, "A Resolution Adopting A Budget For The City Of Hot Springs, Arkansas, For The
Year 2019," 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: Directors Larry Williams, Karen Garcia, and Randy Fale spoke to the Item.
Speakers: Interim City Manager Bill Burrough 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, Williams, Garcia, Fale, and McCabe, total 6. Voting "no", none,
total 0; motion passed 6-0.
Whereupon the Motion was declared Adopted.
11. Consider Resolution No. R-18-154
A Motion entitled, "A Resolution Approving The Sale Of Certain City-Owned Property In The Hot
Springs Reservation (49 Block Of Orange Street, Parcel 54370), To Monolith Properties, Corp. Subject
To Certain Conditions," was taken from the agenda and read by title only (City Attorney).
Item on the Floor: The Item was tabled on October 2"*^ and was brought back to the floor.
Motion to Amend Resolution: Thereafter, a motion to amend the Resolution by inserting the purchase
amount of $3,700.00, was made by Director Larry Williams, duly seconded by Director Randy Pale.
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, Pale, and McCabe, total 5. Voting "no".
Director Garcia, total 1; motion passed 5-1.
Discussion: Mayor Pat McCabe and Directors Karen Garcia and Larry Williams.
Speakers: Assistant City Manager Lance Spicer spoke to the Item.
Staff: City Attorney Brian Albright spoke to the Item.
Motion to Accept as Amended: Thereafter, a motion to accept as amended was made by Director
Elaine Jones, duly seconded by Director Larry Williams.
Roll Call: Mayor Pat McCabe called for a vote on the Motion to accept as amended; and upon roll call,
the following voted "aye" Directors Davidson, Jones, Williams, Pale, and McCabe, total 5. Voting "no".
Director Garcia, total 1; motion passed 5-1.
Whereupon the Motion was declared Adopted.
12. Consider Ordinance No.0-18-38
Motion to Suspend Rules and Read by Title Only: A motion was made by Director Karen Garcia, 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 6-0.
A Motion entitled,"An Ordinance Approving C-TR Commercial Transitional District Zoning On 0.5 Acres
On Bell Street At 14001 Alley West Of Central Avenue; And Por 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 Karen Garcia.
Discussion: None
Speakers: Planning and Development Director Kathy Sellman spoke to the Item. Speaking POR the
Item: Mathew Breckenridge with B & P Engineering.
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, Garcia, Pale, and McCabe, total 6. Voting "no", none,
total 0; motion passed 6-0.
Whereupon the Motion was declared Adopted.
BOARD COMMENTARY
13. Board of Directors' Items for Discussion
> Director Elaine Jones discussed the Tom Daniel Holiday Chill Cook-off.
> Director Randy Fale gave a shout out to Denny McPhate and his crew for their prompt work.
> Director Randy Fale gave a shout out to Garland County Deputy Sherrlff Fred Hawthorn and
another Deputy for helping with Halloween In East Gate Two.
> Director Randy Fale thanked the Board for developing the Majestic Guiding Principles.
> Director Karen Garcia discussed the Election and thanked the voters.
> Director Karen Garcia congratulated Bobby Bones for winning Dancing with the Stars.
> Mayor Pat McCabe gave a shout out to the Downtown Merchants Association for all of their
efforts.
> Mayor Pat McCabe discussed the Majestic Redevelopment project.
> Interim City Manager discussed the new light fixture ornaments for Downtown and additional
downtown lighting projects.
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 Wililams, that the meeting be adjourned; and upon voice vote,
the motion unanimously carried 6-0. The Meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m. to meet again on Tuesday,
December 4, 2018, at 7:00 p.m.
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ATTEST: APPR
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