Hot Springs Board of Directors

July 2, 2024 Civic Briefing

Hot Springs Board Awards $26K Asbestos Abatement Contract, Amends Property Maintenance Code

The Board's only spending action was awarding a $26,000 contract to Environmental Protection Associates Inc. for asbestos and lead paint abatement at a condemned property on Orange Street; separately, the Board passed a split-vote amendment to the city's Property Maintenance Code, condemned a structure on Euclid Street, approved two zoning changes, and accepted a federal grant for two EV charging stations.

Hot Springs Board of Directors Regular Meeting July 2, 2024 Confidence: High Independent — not affiliated with the City of Hot Springs

Published: May 17, 2026 · Last updated: May 17, 2026

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The short version

The Board awarded a $26,000 bid to Environmental Protection Associates Inc. to remove asbestos and lead-based paint from a condemned structure at 228 Orange Street; the vote was 4-2, and the property owner who had been considering purchase withdrew in late June.
The Board accepted a federal Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant to pay for purchase and installation of two electric vehicle charging stations at a city location; the record does not show a city spending commitment at this step.
The Board condemned the structure at 307 Euclid Street, declaring it a public nuisance under the city's property code, on a 5-1 vote.
The Board passed a 5-1 amendment to the city's Property Maintenance Code; four residents spoke during public comment, and the record does not specify what changes were made.
The Board approved two separate rezoning ordinances — one for a lot in McKeown's Subdivision and one for 1.25 acres at 209 Carpenter Dam Road — both unanimously.

By the numbers

Total identified spending

$26,000

Votes taken

includes procedural votes

Unanimous votes

Largest single item

$26,000

Asbestos and Lead Paint Abatement at 228 Orange Street

Emergency / ratification items

Resident questions unanswered

Money approved

Item	Amount	Vendor	Vote	Source
Asbestos and lead paint abatement at 228 Orange Street	$26,000	Environmental Protection Associates Inc.	4-2	`item:12`
Total identified spending	$26,000

Major decisions

Asbestos and lead paint abatement at 228 Orange Street

Item: Bid award — the city awarded a contract for abatement and removal of asbestos and lead-based paint from the condemned structure at 228 Orange Street.
Vote: 4-2
Cost: $26,000
Vendor / responsible: Environmental Protection Associates Inc.
Discussion level: Extended Significant debate, public comment, or multiple speakers
Resident impact: A condemned structure in the 228 Orange Street area will undergo hazardous material removal. Staff noted the $26,000 abatement phase is only the first step; total remediation costs are expected to exceed $60,000, which will require a separate Board approval.
What the Board said or did: Staff explained the structure was condemned in September 2022; a hazmat report was ordered in June 2023; expired building permits triggered the bidding process in March 2024. The project was previously tabled in May 2024 to allow a prospective buyer time to develop plans. That buyer withdrew the purchase on June 22, 2024. Two bids were received; Environmental Protection Associates was the lower bidder. The property owner spoke during public comment regarding the project and timeline.
What remains unclear: The record does not explain which two directors voted against the award, what concerns drove the dissenting votes, or what the next steps are for full demolition or disposition of the property after abatement is complete.
Source: item:12

Federal grant acceptance for two EV charging stations (EECBG)

Item: Grant acceptance — the Board authorized acceptance of Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Energy for the purchase and installation of two electric vehicle charging stations.
Vote: 6-0
Cost: The record does not show a city spending commitment at this step.
Vendor / responsible: U.S. Department of Energy (grant source)
Discussion level: Moderate Questions or explanation from board or staff
Resident impact: Two EV charging stations will be purchased and installed at a city location using federal funds; the specific installation site is not identified in the available record.
What the Board said or did: Deputy City Manager Lance Spicer explained the grant acceptance. Two residents spoke during public comment. This item was moved from the consent agenda to new business at Director Webb's request before the meeting.
What remains unclear: The record does not identify the location where the charging stations will be installed, the total grant amount, or whether any local match is required.
Source: item:13

Zoning change at 209 Carpenter Dam Road

Item: Ordinance — the Board rezoned 1.25 acres at 209 Carpenter Dam Road from R-2 Suburban Residential to C-3 Office/Neighborhood Commercial.
Vote: 6-0
Cost: No cost specified in the record.
Vendor / responsible: n/a
Discussion level: Moderate Questions or explanation from board or staff
Resident impact: The 1.25-acre parcel at 209 Carpenter Dam Road may now be developed or used for office or neighborhood commercial purposes rather than residential uses.
What the Board said or did: A speaker named Alex Modi provided input on the zoning change before the Board voted. No staff explanation is recorded in the available record beyond the ordinance description.
What remains unclear: The record does not show the applicant's intended use for the property or the content of the public comment.
Source: item:16

Property Maintenance Code amendment

Item: Ordinance — the Board amended Ordinance No. 6458, which governs the city's Property Maintenance Code.
Vote: 5-1
Cost: No cost specified in the record.
Vendor / responsible: n/a
Discussion level: Extended Significant debate, public comment, or multiple speakers
Resident impact: The property maintenance rules that apply to structures and properties across the city have been amended; the specific changes are not described in the available record.
What the Board said or did: Four residents spoke during public comment. No staff explanation is recorded in the available record beyond the ordinance description. The amendment passed 5-1.
What remains unclear: The record does not describe what specific provisions of the Property Maintenance Code were changed, which director dissented, or what prompted the amendment at this time.
Source: item:17

Approved without separate discussion

These items passed without individual debate as part of the consent agenda.

Nuisance declaration and condemnation at 307 Euclid Street

Vote: 5-1 · No cost specified in the record.

item:14
Zoning change at McKeown's Subdivision (Lot 1, Block 6)

Vote: 6-0 · No cost specified in the record.

item:15

Locations affected

228 Orange Street

228 Orange Street

Asbestos and lead paint abatement contract awarded to Environmental Protection Associates Inc. ($26,000).

Status: Scheduled
307 Euclid Street

307 Euclid Street

Structure declared a public nuisance and condemned under Title 17 of the Hot Springs Code.

Status: Confirmed
McKeown's Subdivision, Lot 1, Block 6

Rezoned from R-4 Residential to C-TR Commercial Transition; Future Land Use Plan Map amended to Convenience Commercial.

Status: Confirmed
209 Carpenter Dam Road

209 Carpenter Dam Road

1.25-acre parcel rezoned from R-2 Suburban Residential to C-3 Office/Neighborhood Commercial.

Status: Confirmed
109 Hobson Avenue (Community Resource Center)

109 Hobson Avenue

Cooling shelter open noon to 6 p.m. July 3–4.

Status: Scheduled
Jean Wallace Trailhead (Hot Springs Creek)

80-foot bridge installed across Hot Springs Creek.

Status: Completed
Gulf Pump Station

24-inch force main connected ahead of schedule and operational.

Status: Completed
101 College Drive (National Park College)

101 College Drive

NPC soccer camp scheduled for July 8 at 10 a.m.

Status: Scheduled
Hobson to Greenwood avenues area

Hobson to Greenwood avenues

Operation Clean Sweep #2 running July 8–26 (education, cleanup, and enforcement phases across 524 address points).

Status: Scheduled
EV charging station installation site

Location not identified in the available record.

Status: Confirmed

Watch list

Open follow-up issues we'll check on in future briefings.

228 Orange Street remediation — phase 2 contract

Open

The $26,000 abatement at 228 Orange Street is described as only the first phase; total remediation is expected to exceed $60,000 and will require a separate Board vote.

Why it matters: The Board will need to approve a significantly larger contract for the remaining remediation work, which is a major capital decision for a condemned structure.
Next check: Check whether the larger contract item has been scheduled in the next meeting cycle.

Property Maintenance Code amendment details

Open

The specific changes made to the Property Maintenance Code (Ordinance No. 6458) are not described in the available record.

Why it matters: Understanding what rules changed and for whom is essential for residents and property owners affected by the amendment.
Next check: Reviewing the adopted ordinance text would clarify what rules changed and for whom.

EV charging station grant details

Open

The EV charging station grant acceptance does not identify an installation location or grant amount.

Why it matters: Knowing the location and grant details is important for planning and understanding local matching requirements.
Next check: Direct inquiry to the City Manager's office or Deputy City Manager Lance Spicer would be needed to determine where the stations will be placed and whether any local match is required.

307 Euclid Street condemnation — owner timeline

Open

The condemnation of 307 Euclid Street triggers a formal owner-action process, but no timeline or next steps were stated in the record.

Why it matters: Property owners need to understand deadlines for repair or demolition; the public needs to know when resolution is expected.
Next check: Check whether a repair-or-demolish deadline has been issued.

Source notes

This briefing is based on the public records below. Every claim above can be traced back to one or more of these sources.

agenda: Meeting Agenda
minutes: Meeting Minutes
video: Meeting Video

Confidence: High

Inputs available: minutes, agenda, transcript, public-comment capture, 19 parsed agenda items.

How we know this

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We distinguish what happened from what remains unclear.
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