Michael Gorbet

The Baxter County Quorum Court met in a special session. The meeting addressed the second reading of Ordinance #2025-, which concerns reorganizing county boards and commissions, repealing obligations of the Administrative County Airport Commission, establishing an Airport Advisory Board, creating airport funds, and declaring an emergency. The ordinance was tabled for a third reading at a special meeting.

The Baxter County Quorum Court convened to discuss several key items. The court addressed the establishment of a 911 Advisory Board, appropriating fees and reimbursements to the Sheriff's Office budget, transferring funds into the Airport Grant Fund, and an emergency ordinance for the protection of the traveling public and maintenance of county roads. Additionally, the court confirmed the re-appointment of William Lucas to the Baxter County Planning Board. Public comments included a query about the appointment process for the 911 advisory board members.

The Baxter County Quorum Court meeting included reports from the County Treasurer and the Airport. The court adopted revisions and additions to the Baxter County Personnel Policy and the Baxter County Sheriff's Office Personnel Policy. They approved a full-time Deputy Treasurer in the County Treasurer's Office and its funding. Additionally, the court approved multiple appropriation ordinances related to fees, reimbursements, and funds for the Sheriff's Office and jail maintenance. They also confirmed appointments to fire protection district boards and the Baxter County Equalization Board. A request for FOIA training for all Baxter County Justices of the Peace was recommended.

The Baxter County Quorum Court convened to discuss several key items. The Treasurer's report indicated a slight increase in sales tax, though offset by rebates. The court addressed the establishment of a 911 Advisory Board, and also took up multiple appropriation ordinances concerning the Sheriff's Office budget, jail maintenance, and community grants. Additionally, the annual operating budget for the Baxter County Airport was amended. The court also discussed allowing Baxter County to conduct business with a company owned by a Justice of the Peace. Appointments were confirmed for various boards, including the Library Board, Planning Board, and Fire Protection District Boards.

The Baxter County Quorum Court convened to discuss several key items. The Treasurer's report indicated that sales tax revenue is stabilizing. The court addressed new business, including appropriation ordinances for the Sheriff's Office and Jail Maintenance, as well as a re-appropriation ordinance for budget cleanup. Appointments to the Rodney Volunteer Fire Protection District Board of Commissioners were confirmed. Public comments included a question about the absence of "No Littering" signs. The court also discussed the need to assess and potentially repair or replace tornado sirens throughout the county.