Blytheville public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Blytheville City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including adopting the 2024 budget, amending the 2023 budget, issuing industrial development revenue bonds for Zekelman Industries, and waiving competitive bidding for equipment purchases at the airport and wastewater department. The agenda also includes appointments and re-appointments to various commissions, and a resolution to condemn certain structures.

• Resolution adopting 2024 city budget
• Resolution amending 2023 budget
• Resolution to issue industrial development revenue bonds for Zekelman Industries
• Ordinance waiving competitive bidding for equipment at Blytheville Municipal Airport
• Ordinance waiving competitive bidding and authorizing lease of equipment for wastewater

Finance Committee

The Blytheville Finance Committee will review the CFO's finance report, discuss new business including an Atlas Tube bond issuance, a bid waiver for an airport fuel truck and fuel farm project, a sewer cleaner lease, and budget adjustments for 2023 and the 2024 budget. No old business is listed.

• Atlas Tube bond issuance
• Waiving bid for airport fuel truck and fuel farm project
• Sewer cleaner lease: 36 months at $9,497.23/month with balloon payment of $251,328 due after last payment
• 2023 budget adjustments: Workers Comp $9,968; Lighting/Utilities $30,690
• 2024 budget review

City Council

The Blytheville City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting, including a proposed issuance of industrial development revenue bonds to assist in financing industrial facilities, with specific ordinances for UIG-NYS, UIG-NSA, and Nucor Steel. The agenda also includes resolutions on appointments, creating a historic district commission, liens, and the sale of police vehicles, plus a discussion on putting a 300-acre city-owned tract out for bids.

• Ordinance authorizing industrial revenue bonds for Nucor Steel
• Ordinance authorizing industrial revenue bonds for UIG-NYS and UIG-NSA
• Resolution creating the Historic District Commission
• Resolution placing liens on properties in Blytheville
• Discussion on 300-acre city-owned tract out for bids

City Council

The Blytheville City Council held a public hearing and voted to authorize three industrial revenue bond issuances totaling up to $565 million for UIG air separation plants and Nucor steel mill improvements. They also approved several resolutions, including creating a Historic Commission, purchasing an animal control truck, and selling police vehicles. The meeting included routine approvals of minutes and financial reports.

• Ordinance 1999: $115M bonds for UIG NYS air separation project
• Ordinance 2000: $300M bonds for UIG NSA air separation project
• Ordinance 2001: $150M bonds for Nucor steel mill improvements
• Ordinance 1998: Waives bidding to buy new animal control truck
• Resolution 58: Creates City Historic Commission

City Council

The Blytheville City Council will consider several ordinances authorizing industrial revenue bonds for Nucor Steel and UIG, along with resolutions on appointments, a historic district commission, liens, and vehicle sales. The meeting also includes a discussion on putting a 300-acre city-owned tract out for bids after the current lease ends.

• Ordinance authorizing industrial revenue bonds (Nucor Steel IDBs)
• Ordinance authorizing industrial revenue bonds (UIG-NYS IDBs)
• Ordinance authorizing industrial revenue bonds (UIG-NSA IDBs)
• Resolution creating the Historic District Commission
• Resolution placing liens on property in Blytheville

City Council

The Blytheville City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting, addressing routine approvals and several significant items. Key actions include setting the 2023 tax rate, authorizing a lease for three knuckleboom trucks without competitive bidding, and approving bond issuances for three industrial projects. The council will also consider appointments to the Planning Commission, a property sale, and a resolution supporting the reactivation of the former Eaker Air Force Base.

• Ordinance waiving competitive bidding for lease/financing of 3 knuckleboom trucks for Public Works
• Resolution fixing the 2023 tax rate
• Resolution accepting bid for sale of real estate at 2122 Marguerite St.
• Resolutions for intent to issue bonds for UIG NHS, UIG NYS, and Nucor Corp projects
• Resolution supporting reactivation of former Eaker Air Force Base

City Council

The Blytheville City Council will meet to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including setting the 2023 tax rate, amending the budget, and authorizing the lease of three knuckleboom trucks for public works without competitive bidding. The council will also vote on appointments to the planning commission, accept a bid for the sale of real estate at 2122 Marguerite St., and declare intent to issue bonds for three projects. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and financial reports.

• Ordinance waiving competitive bidding and authorizing lease/financing of 3 knuckleboom trucks for Public Works
• Resolution fixing the 2023 tax rate for the City of Blytheville
• Resolution amending the 2023 budget
• Resolution accepting bid for sale of real estate at 2122 Marguerite St.
• Resolutions declaring intent to issue bonds for UIG NHS, UIG NYS, and Nucor Corp projects

City Council

The Blytheville City Council approved several routine items including minutes, financial reports, planning commission appointments, a tax rate resolution, budget amendment, and a property sale. They also adopted ordinances and resolutions for equipment leasing and bond issuances, with two bond resolutions passing after tie-breaking votes by the mayor. One bond resolution was tabled.

• Ordinance No. 1997: Waives competitive bidding and authorizes lease/financing of 3 knuckleboom trucks for Public Works
• Resolution No. 50: Fixes 2023 city tax rate
• Resolution No. 53: Accepts bid for sale of real estate at 2122 Marguerite Street
• Resolution No. 54: Intent to issue bonds for UIG NYS project (adopted 3-3, mayor broke tie)
• Resolution No. 55: Intent to issue bonds for Nucor Corp project (adopted 3-3, mayor broke tie)

Finance Committee

The Blytheville Finance Committee is meeting to review the CFO's finance report and consider several new business items, including a Nucor bond issuance, an animal control vehicle purchase, a parks repair, and a public works truck lease renewal. No old business is on the agenda.

• Nucor Bond Issuance
• Purchase of 2023 Ford F-250 for Animal Control – $46,625
• Ritz exhaust vent repair for Parks & Rec – $4,000
• Knuckleboom truck lease renewal for Public Works – $13,656.62/mo

City Council

The Blytheville City Council met and approved minutes and financial reports, then adopted ordinances setting wastewater and water rates, renewed a security contract, and authorized equipment purchases for the police and animal control. They also passed resolutions on a municipal lien, Atlas Tube's Tax Back Program participation, a budget amendment, and a US Highway 78 designation request. The council entered executive session to discuss employee performance but reached no consensus.

• Ordinance 1993: Set rates for Blytheville wastewater
• Ordinance 1994: Set rates for Blytheville waterworks
• Ordinance 1995: Waived competitive bidding, renewed Silent Security contract
• Ordinance 1996: Waived bidding, authorized purchase of drug task force vehicle for police
• Resolution 44: Endorsed Atlas Tube for Tax Back Program

City Council

The Blytheville City Council will consider ordinances setting wastewater and water rates, waiving competitive bidding for a security contract renewal and police drug task force equipment, and resolutions on a municipal lien, Atlas Tube tax back endorsement, budget amendment, animal control truck purchase, and a U.S. Highway 78 designation request. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and committee reports.

• Ordinance setting rates for Blytheville Wastewater
• Ordinance setting rates for Blytheville Waterworks
• Ordinance waiving competitive bidding for Silent Security contract renewal
• Ordinance waiving competitive bidding for Blytheville PD drug task force equipment
• Resolution authorizing purchase of animal control truck

City Council

The Blytheville City Council is meeting to consider ordinances setting wastewater and water rates, amending alarm regulations, restricting illegal dumping, rezoning 306 N. Porter Rd, and updating condemnation rules. They will also vote on resolutions to terminate the airport authority agreement, donate radios, amend the 2023 budget, sell police cars, contract with Visual Edge IT, and lease 300 W. Main St.

• Ordinance setting wastewater rates
• Ordinance setting water rates
• Ordinance amending zoning at 306 N. Porter Rd
• Resolution authorizing sale of city-owned police cars
• Resolution authorizing lease agreement for 300 W. Main St

City Council

The Blytheville City Council will vote on ordinances setting water and wastewater rates, amending the zoning regulation for 306 N. Porter Rd, and addressing illegal dumping, alarms, and condemnations. They will also consider resolutions to terminate the airport authority agreement, donate radios, sell police cars, and amend the 2023 budget.

• Ordinance setting rates for Blytheville Wastewater
• Ordinance setting rates for Blytheville Waterworks
• Ordinance amending zoning regulation for 306 N. Porter Rd
• Resolution authorizing sale of city-owned police cars
• Resolution amending the 2023 budget

City Council

The Blytheville City Council met in regular session and approved minutes, financial reports, and a series of ordinances and resolutions. Key actions included setting wastewater and waterworks rates, amending alarm violation penalties, restricting illegal dumping, rezoning 306 N. Porter Rd., updating condemnation rules, permitting a council member's business to contract with the city, terminating the airport authority agreement, donating radios, amending the 2023 budget, selling police vehicles, and authorizing agreements for postage/copier and a lease at 300 W. Main St.

• Ordinance setting wastewater rates (second reading)
• Ordinance setting waterworks rates (second reading)
• Ordinance 1988 amending alarm violation assessments and penalties
• Ordinance 1990 amending zoning map for 306 N. Porter Rd.
• Resolution 37 terminating agreement with Blytheville-Gosnell Regional Airport Authority

Finance Committee

The Blytheville Finance Committee is meeting to review the CFO's finance report and discuss new business. Items include a contract for the Finance Department printer and postage machine, a lease agreement for 300 W. Main, and a $20,000 increase to Streets Maintenance & Repair for vehicles. No votes are listed on the agenda; items appear to be for discussion or recommendation.

• Contract agreement for Finance Department printer and postage machine
• Lease agreement for 300 W. Main
• $20,000 increase to Streets – Maintenance & Repair—Vehicles

City Council

The Blytheville City Council held a special meeting to consider two items: an ordinance waiving the competitive bidding process for an asphalt overlay on Byrum Road, awarded to Jowers General Contracting, and a resolution amending the 2023 budget. Both items were approved unanimously (4-0). The meeting was procedural, with no public discussion or debate recorded.

• Ordinance waiving competitive bidding for asphalt overlay on Byrum Rd (Jowers General Contracting)
• Resolution amending the 2023 budget
• Emergency clause enacted for the ordinance
• Minutes from previous meeting waived to next regular meeting

City Council

The Blytheville City Council approved ordinances authorizing industrial development revenue bonds and a community development grant agreement for Manila Solar LLC (NextEra Energy), waived competitive bidding for painting the Ritz Civic Center theater, and introduced ordinances setting wastewater and waterworks rates. The council also adopted resolutions condemning properties, accepting a donation, amending the 2023 budget, and accepting bids for sale of several W. Rose properties. In executive session, the council discussed Police Chief Thompson's job performance but reached no consensus, tabling the issue until August.

• Ordinance 1984: Industrial development revenue bonds for Manila Solar LLC (NextEra Energy)
• Ordinance 1985: Community development grant agreement for Manila Solar LLC
• Ordinance 1986: Waiving competitive bidding for painting the Theater at Ritz Civic Center
• Ordinances setting rates for Blytheville Wastewater and Waterworks (first reading)
• Resolutions accepting bids for sale of properties at 2201, 2133, 2419, 2421, 2425 W. Rose

City Council

The Blytheville City Council will consider ordinances authorizing industrial revenue bonds and a community development grant agreement for Manila Solar, LLC (a NextEra Energy Resources affiliate), set new rates for wastewater and waterworks, waive bidding for theater painting, and approve resolutions on property condemnation, donations, budget amendments, and property sales.

• Ordinance authorizing industrial revenue bonds for Manila Solar, LLC
• Ordinance setting wastewater rates
• Ordinance setting waterworks rates
• Resolution accepting bids for sale of properties on W. Rose (2201, 2133, 2419, 2421, 2425)
• Resolution condemning certain properties

Finance Committee

The Blytheville Finance Committee is meeting to review the CFO's finance report and consider several items, including accepting bids to purchase five properties on West Rose Street, waiving the bidding process for Ritz auditorium painting, approving a budget increase for HVAC repairs, and discussing proposed water and sewer rate increases. The agenda also includes old business and remarks.

• Bid acceptance to purchase properties at 2201, 2133, 2419, 2421, and 2425 W Rose
• Waive bidding to accept $33,000 quote from Jeff Evans for Ritz interior painting
• Budget increase of $14,000 for immediate HVAC repairs at the Ritz
• Proposed water rate increase (e.g., first 1,000 gallons from $2.00 to $2.60 inside city limits)
• Proposed sewer rate increase (e.g., Class 1 Residential Subclass 1A from $16.97 to $24.45)

The Finance Committee approved the purchase of five properties on W Rose and authorized $33,000 for interior painting at the Ritz. The committee also approved a budget adjustment for HVAC repairs and a water/sewer rate increase.

• Approved bid to purchase properties at 2201, 2133, 2419, 2421, and 2425 W Rose
• Approved waiving the bid on interior painting for the Ritz
• Approved $33,000 quote from Jeff Evans to paint Ritz interior
• Approved $14,000 budget adjustment for Ritz HVAC repairs
• Approved water/sewer rate increase
• Approved Nextera updated proposal
• Lease on 300 W Main St building remained unresolved

City Council

The Blytheville City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance authorizing industrial revenue bonds for solar facilities by Manila Solar, LLC, an affiliate of NextEra Energy Resources. The agenda also includes repealing a public health emergency leave policy, placing municipal liens on properties, condemning properties, donating real property for a pocket park, and accepting a bid for scrap equipment.

• Public hearing and ordinance for industrial revenue bonds (Manila Solar, LLC / NextEra)
• Ordinance to repeal Ordinance 1892 (public health emergency leave policy)
• Resolution to place municipal liens on properties in Blytheville
• Resolution condemning certain properties within the city
• Resolution authorizing donation of real property to Main St Blytheville (pocket park)

City Council

The Blytheville City Council held a public hearing and voted on several items, including authorizing up to $300 million in industrial development revenue bonds for Manila Solar LLC, an affiliate of NextEra Energy Resources, to finance an industrial facility. The council also repealed a public health emergency leave policy, placed liens on properties, condemned certain properties, donated real property for a pocket park, and accepted a bid for scrap equipment. All votes were unanimous.

• Ordinance authorizing up to $300,000,000 in industrial development revenue bonds for Manila Solar LLC (NextEra Energy Resources)
• Ordinance No. 1983 repealing Ordinance 1892 (Public Health Emergency Leave Policy)
• Resolution No. 24 placing municipal liens on properties
• Resolution No. 25 condemning certain properties
• Resolution No. 26 donating real property to Main Street Blytheville for a pocket park

Finance Committee

The Blytheville Finance Committee is meeting to review the CFO's finance report, discuss old and new business, and consider a bond ordinance related to Nextera under Act 9. They will also consider accepting a bid of $9,500 for the sale of certain public works assets, including a backhoe, salvage vehicles, and a grapple truck.

• Bond Ordinance – Nextera – Act 9
• Bid acceptance for $9,500 for 310 backhoe, 10 salvage vehicles, and one grapple truck

The Finance Committee reviewed a report from CFO John Callens and approved several administrative and public works items. These include a bond ordinance and the sale of city equipment.

• Approved Bond Ordinance – Nextera – Act 9
• Approved donation of “pocket park” to Main St Blytheville
• Approved sale of 310 backhoe, 10 salvage vehicles, and one grapple truck for $9,500

Finance Committee

The Blytheville Finance Committee will hear the CFO's finance report and discuss old and new business. New business includes a bond ordinance related to Nucor under Act 9, permission to sell scrap from several departments, and acceptance of bids for utility and water projects. The committee will also take up remarks and outstanding questions.

• Bond Ordinance – Nucor – Act 9
• Permission to sell scrap (several departments)
• Bid acceptance from Marshall Home Maintenance - $29,500
• Bid acceptance from Shannon Kee Construction - $347,750
• Bid acceptance bleach tank repair from Jowers - $33,374

The Finance Committee approved several construction and repair bids for utilities and water services. The committee also approved bond ordinances related to Nucor and Nextera and a budget adjustment for repairs.

• Approved Bond Ordinance – Nucor – Act 9
• Approved permission to sell scrap for several departments
• Approved Bond Ordinance Intent – Nextera – Act 9
• Approved $29,500 bid from Marshall Home Maintenance
• Approved $347,750 bid from Shannon Kee Construction
• Approved budget adjustment: $280,000 to Repairs, $70,000 from Equipment replacement, $210,000 from Sewer Reserve
• Approved $33,374 bid from Jowers for bleach tank repair

City Council

The Blytheville City Council met on April 18, 2023, to approve the minutes and financial reports from the previous month. The council adopted a resolution amending the 2023 budget and authorized the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Memphis Communications Corp. for waterworks postage. No public comments were received on the agenda items.

• Adoption of Resolution No. 16 amending the 2023 budget
• Adoption of Resolution No. 17 authorizing an agreement with Memphis Communications Corp. for waterworks postage

City Council

The Blytheville City Council is meeting for its regular monthly session. The agenda includes approval of minutes and financial reports, public comments on agenda items, and committee reports. Under new business, the council will consider a resolution to amend the 2023 budget and a resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement with Memphis Communications Corporation.

• Resolution amending the 2023 budget
• Resolution authorizing agreement with Memphis Communications Corporation
• Approval of minutes and financial reports
• Public comments on agenda items
• Committee reports (Police & Fire, Public Works, Parks & Recreation, Airport & Utilities, Code Enforcement, Finance & Purchasing)

Finance Committee

The Blytheville Finance Committee is meeting to review the CFO's finance report, handle old business, and discuss new business items including a fire pension adjustment and a Memphis communication contract. The meeting is a regular committee session with no final votes or decisions listed on the agenda.

• Fire Pension Adjustment
• Memphis Communication Contract
• Finance report from CFO John Callens

The Finance Committee met to review a finance report and two specific business items. The minutes record motions for a fire pension adjustment and a Memphis Communications contract, but do not list final vote tallies or outcomes.

• Motioned for Fire Pension Adjustment (1st Perrin, 2nd Marshall)
• Motioned for Memphis Communications Contract (1st Perrin, 2nd Marshall)

Finance Committee

The Blytheville Finance Committee is meeting to review the CFO's finance report and discuss old and new business. New business includes a budget adjustment for Sportsplex parking lot lighting, a lease agreement for garbage trucks, and a water tower roof bid acceptance.

• Budget adjustment for Sportsplex parking lot lighting - $5,000
• Lease agreement for 3 new garbage trucks
• Water tower roof bid acceptance - $39,891.36
• Discussion of city property use at 300 W. Main St

The Finance Committee approved several budget adjustments and equipment purchases for police, fire, and public works. The committee also authorized a contract with ClearPoint Strategy and a water tower roof bid. A proposal to repurpose the city building at 300 W. Main was tabled.

• Approved $5,000 budget adjustment for Sportsplex parking lot lighting
• Approved breaking arrangement with ARRF
• Approved donation of water truck equipment
• Approved $44,306.72 budget amendment for grant revenue
• Approved $59,075.63 radio equipment purchase
• Approved waiving bid process for state contracted radio equipment
• Approved lease for 3 garbage trucks at estimated $17,111/month
• Approved $39,891.36 water tower roof bid

City Council

The Blytheville City Council met and unanimously approved all items on the agenda. The council adopted five ordinances waiving competitive bidding for equipment purchases, including a wastewater pump, a street sweeper, roll-off containers, four patrol cars, and two waterworks trucks. The council also adopted eight resolutions covering a municipal lien, vacating a condemnation, an attorney agreement, a road use agreement with Crooked Lake Solar, a budget amendment, a contract change order, and equipment disposal.

• Ordinance 1971: Waive bidding for wastewater lift station pump
• Ordinance 1972: Waive bidding and finance street sweeper for Public Works
• Ordinance 1974: Waive bidding for 4 police patrol cars
• Resolution 05: Road use agreement with Crooked Lake Solar, LLC
• Resolution 07: Change order for Elm Street & Byrum Road project

Finance Committee

The Blytheville Finance Committee is meeting to review the CFO's finance report and discuss new business, including several purchases and budget adjustments. Key items include a $189,294.52 annual police vehicle purchase (pending committee approval), a $6,000 museum window repair, and multiple equipment purchases for public works and utilities. The meeting is a regular business session, not a public hearing.

• Annual Police Vehicle Purchase - $189,294.52 (pending P&F Committee approval)
• Budget Adjustment for museum window repair - $6,000
• Purchase of 3 40-yd roll off dumpsters - $21,078
• Budget Adjustment for Elm Street - $63,992
• Pump Station replacement - $38,008.69

The Finance Committee approved several expenditures for city departments, including police vehicles, utility trucks, and public works equipment. The committee also authorized a budget adjustment for Elm Street improvements and a contract for hydrant services.

• Approved $189,294.52 for annual police vehicle purchase (pending P&F Committee approval)
• Approved $33,856 for 2023 Ford F-150 Regular Cab
• Approved $44,729 for 2023 Ford F-150 Crew Cab
• Approved $21,078 for three 40-yd roll off dumpsters
• Approved lease agreement for new street sweeper
• Approved $63,992 budget adjustment for Elm Street
• Approved $38,008.69 for pump station replacement
• Approved contract with Rogers Hydrant Service, Inc.

City Council

The Blytheville City Council is meeting to consider three new business items: a rezoning of property at 3121 South Division from R-3 to B-3, a resolution to rename the municipal airport airfield to 'Wally Thomas Airfield', and an ordinance to appoint an interim city council member. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and financial reports.

• Rezoning of land at 3121 South Division from R-3 to B-3
• Renaming Blytheville Municipal Airport airfield to 'Wally Thomas Airfield'
• Appointment of an interim city council member

Finance Committee

The Blytheville Finance Committee is meeting to review the CFO's finance report, discuss old and new business, and consider accepting a $40,000 bid for a vacant lot on W. Main. The meeting also includes remarks and questions, and a preview of February's agenda, which will review all city lease agreements.

• Bid acceptance for vacant lot on W. Main for $40,000
• Finance report from CFO John Callens
• Upcoming review of all city lease agreements in February

The Finance Committee accepted a bid for a vacant lot on W. Main. CFO John Callens reported an increase in sales tax revenue compared to the previous year.

• Accepted bid for vacant lot W. Main for $40,000

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to receive project updates on streets, sidewalks, drainage issues, and speed bump applications. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Project updates on streets
• Project updates on sidewalks
• Drainage issues update
• Speed bump applications update

The committee reviewed a report from Director Mark Key regarding street repairs, drainage, and sign replacements. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during the meeting.

• Received report on 20 potholes fixed and 28 tires picked up
• Received update on storm drain box installation at Byrum & Elm
• Received report on street sign replacements at multiple locations including Hudson, Elm, and 7th
• Received update that transfer station paperwork was submitted to ADEQ