Susan Ashmore

The committee meeting addressed several financial and administrative items. Key topics included authorizing an application for a Marine Fuel Tax Program Grant for roadway and boat ramp infrastructure improvements, and approving amendments to the 2026 budget to handle fund appropriations for the Emergency 911 Fund, emergency management equipment insurance, Federal Forest Reserve programs, and Tax Collector automation and refunds. Additionally, the committee reviewed position and salary adjustments, an overtime report, updates on sales tax collections, and the Oaklawn revenue report.

The Quorum Court discussed various financial reports, including the statement of cash position and operations. Committee reports were presented from the Ordinance, Environmental Services, Finance, Human Resources, Public Health, Welfare and Safety, and Information Technology committees. Special presentations included recognition of employees for years of service and an update on the Literacy Council. The court addressed resolutions confirming a law library board appointment and authorizing a marine fuel tax program grant application. Additionally, appropriation ordinances were reviewed to amend the budget for various county funds. Other business included an update on the Metro Partnership, acknowledgment of an overtime report, and authorization for the disposal of surplus county property.

The Quorum Court meeting covered a variety of administrative and legislative items. Key discussions included the confirmation of the reappointment of a member to the Garland County Equalization Board, the authorization for the County Judge to apply for the Marine Fuel Tax Program, and the adoption of an ordinance to amend the county budget. Additionally, the court reviewed and approved the Metro Partnership report and formally acknowledged the overtime report and the disposal of county property. There was also a discussion regarding the proactive measures being taken by the county to prevent payroll issues.

The committee reviewed departmental personnel actions, including various position transfers and salary adjustments. Significant discussion took place regarding financial performance metrics, specifically focusing on overtime reports across multiple county departments and sales tax collections for the General Fund, Solid Waste Fund, and various other funds. Additionally, the committee analyzed revenue reports from Oaklawn and reviewed the distribution of county sales and use tax funds.

The regular meeting included the approval of committee reports from the Ordinance Committee and the Finance Committee, both of which passed all items. Special presentations were made, including a Relay for Life Proclamation and a Proclamation from the Governor. The court adopted a resolution authorizing the Circuit Court Division I Judge to apply for a Fiscal Year 2026 Arkansas Department of Human Services grant totaling $50,000. An ordinance was adopted to amend the 2025 Garland County Budget Ordinance, anticipating revenue and appropriating funds. Other business included the approval of the February 2026 Metro Partnership Report, acknowledgement of the Overtime report, and acknowledgement of the Hot Check Collection report.