Karri Hamlett

The council held a public hearing regarding the adoption of an ordinance for the issuance of Industrial Development Revenue Bonds for the Forgeview Solar Energy Project. During the regular session, the council adopted several ordinances, including authorizing the issuance of these bonds, amending previous ordinances related to Jowers General Contracting repairs, the Flock Safety contract for additional equipment, and updates to the personnel handbook regarding meal expense per diem rates. Furthermore, the council adopted resolutions to place municipal liens on properties, expressed intent regarding the PFAS monitoring project, authorized execution of documents for funding administered by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, and amended the 2026 budget.

The committee meeting agenda includes a finance report, a discussion regarding lift station adjustments, a review of Act 605 and the 2022 Raftelis Rate Study, and a review of Ordinance 1840 concerning council procedures.

The committee reviewed the finance report presented by the CFO. Discussions regarding the police budget resulted in an adjustment of $16,934.40 for auto maintenance. In the utilities sector, the committee addressed lift station adjustments totaling $300,670.69 and conducted a review of Act 605 and the 2022 Raftelis Rate Study. Additionally, the committee performed a review of Ordinance 1840 concerning council procedure.

The committee discussed several financial and administrative items. Key discussion topics included the approval of a budget adjustment for repair and maintenance totaling $16,450, and the review and approval of a corrected Flock contract for the Police and Fire departments. Additionally, the committee tabled a request regarding the usage of MissCo Football fields pending further consultation with the City Attorney.

The City Council approved financial reports and adopted three ordinances waiving competitive bidding processes: one for the replacement of wastewater lift station equipment, one for the purchase of public works dumpsters, and one for the purchase of a waterworks excavator. Additionally, the Council adopted a resolution amending previous resolutions regarding Critical Edge.