Emily Watts

The council meeting addressed several key items. The council approved the annual organization of the city council, authorizing payment of expenses for officials attending Arkansas Municipal League meetings. An ordinance authorizing financing for a new backhoe loader was adopted, along with an emergency clause. The fire department was authorized to receive bids for a new pickup truck. The mayor was authorized to enter into a memorandum of understanding with St. Bernard's Senior Life Center and to accept a bid for roof replacement at the center. Councilperson Smith's resignation was accepted, and the mayor delivered the State of the City address.

The Wynne City Council meeting addressed several key items. Public Works requested and received approval for a new commercial garbage truck and a new salt spreader. The Fire Department received approval for new tires and mounts for Engine 1 and a new HVAC unit for the workout room. Two ordinances were presented and adopted: Ordinance 902, concerning noise attenuation of data centers, and Ordinance 903, amending zoning regulations. Both ordinances included emergency clauses.

The council approved a settlement payment, the 2024 General Fund and Street Fund budgets, and a contract with the Cross County Jail for increased jail fees. They also approved contracting with Witcher Auctions to sell surplus items, contracting with Storm Sirens, Inc. for siren repairs and battery replacements, and the nomination of Jerrad Taylor to the Planning Commission. Resolutions were adopted regarding municipal taxes and the reapportionment of sales and use tax proceeds.

The council meeting involved the approval of municipal tax levies (Resolutions 10 112022 A and B). Significant financial decisions were made, including accepting a bid for a new fire engine and allocating ARPA funds for a down payment, purchasing a fan for the fire department building, acquiring a leaf vacuum for Public Works, and purchasing Laserfiche Document Management Software. Monthly reports were received from various city departments.

The council meeting addressed several key issues. Ordinance 881, establishing the number of subordinate police officers, was adopted, including an emergency clause. Resolution 12 13 2022, revising the 2023 General Fund Budget, was approved. Funding was authorized for replacing two broken heaters in the fire department's equipment and truck garage. Finally, the council approved the bidding and sale of used equipment from the Public Works and Police Departments, including leaf collectors, trucks, and vehicles.