Blytheville public meetings in 2024
44 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council met to approve the 2025 budget and amend the 2024 budget. The body also voted on several resolutions regarding property donations, liens, and structure condemnations.
- Resolution No. 72: Adoption of the 2025 budget
- Resolution No. 70: Amending the 2024 budget
- Ordinance No. 2040: Amending animal control shelter repairs
- Resolution No. 68: Accepting donation of property at 513 N. Division/1200 Holly
- Resolution No. 69: Condemning certain structures within the city
City Council
The Blytheville City Council will consider adopting the 2025 city budget and amending the 2024 budget. Other business includes an ordinance for animal control shelter repairs (amending Ordinance No. 2035), a resolution to place a municipal lien, and several property-related resolutions (donation, vacate condemnation, condemn structures). The council will also vote on a memorandum of understanding with Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. for $6,414.21 in equipment and $27,000 in training for the Blytheville Fire Department.
- Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2035 for Animal Control Shelter repairs (adopted Sept. 16, 2024)
- Resolution to accept donation of property at 513 N. Division/1200 Holly
- Resolution to vacate condemnation at 132 W. Kentucky
- Resolution authorizing MOU between Blytheville Fire Dept and Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. ($6,414.21 equipment, $27,000 training)
- Resolution adopting the 2025 city budget
City Council
The Blytheville City Council will vote on adopting the 2024 city budget and amending the current 2024 budget. They will also consider an ordinance amending animal control shelter repairs, a resolution to accept donated property at 513 N. Division/1200 Holly, and several property-related resolutions including vacating a condemnation at 132 W. Kentucky.
- Resolution to adopt the 2024 city budget
- Ordinance amending Ordinance 2035 for animal control shelter repairs
- Resolution accepting donation of property at 513 N. Division/1200 Holly
- Resolution to vacate condemnation at 132 W. Kentucky
- Resolution to place a municipal lien on a property
Finance Committee
The Blytheville Finance Committee will review the CFO's financial report and discuss several items, including a budget adjustment and ordinance amendment for the Animal Control Shelter, an amendment to Resolution 62 regarding contract sales tax, and approval of the city's 2025 annual budget. A budget adjustment for Public Works equipment repair is also on the agenda. No dollar amounts were specified in the agenda.
- Budget adjustment for additional expenditure at the Blytheville Animal Control Shelter
- Amending Ordinance 2035 for repairs and upgrades to the Animal Control Shelter
- Amending Resolution 62 – TCP to cover contract sales tax
- Approval of the City of Blytheville 2025 Annual Budget
- Budget adjustment for Public Works equipment repair
City Council
The City Council adopted two ordinances to waive competitive bidding for equipment purchases and approved resolutions regarding a municipal lien and a community development grant. The council also accepted financial reports and minutes from the October 15 meeting.
- Ordinance No. 2038: Purchase of a SkyCop trailer for the Blytheville Police Dept.
- Ordinance No. 2039: Purchase of a tapping machine for Blytheville Waterworks
- Resolution No. 64: Placement of a municipal lien on property in Blytheville
- Resolution No. 65: Authorization for an AEDC block grant contract for the Wheatland Tube/Atlas community development project
City Council
The Blytheville City Council holds its regular monthly meeting to consider ordinances waiving competitive bidding for police and waterworks equipment, resolutions for municipal liens and an administrative contract, and committee reports. Public comment is allowed on agenda items.
- Ordinance waiving competitive bidding to purchase a SkyCop trailer for the police department
- Ordinance waiving competitive bidding to purchase a tapping machine for waterworks
- Resolution placing a municipal lien on properties in Blytheville
- Resolution authorizing the mayor to execute an administrative contract with East Arkansas Planning & Development District (Wheatland Tube/Atlas)
Finance Committee
The Blytheville Finance Committee will hear a finance report from CFO John Callens. New business items include authorizing the mayor to enter into a contract with Zekelman Industries, Ritter Contract Renewal, purchase of a Skycop trailer for $42,892.70, and an equipment purchase from Core & Main for $33,952.29. A request to present by Mr. James Welspom is also on the agenda. No old business is listed.
- Permitting the mayor to enter into a contract with Zekelman Industries
- Ritter Contract Renewal
- Purchase of new Skycop trailer for $42,892.70
- Equipment purchase from Core & Main for $33,952.29
- Request to present by Mr. James Welspom
City Council
The City Council approved industrial development revenue bonds to finance facilities for Wheatland Tube, LLC. The body also set the 2024 tax rate and approved the sale of four real estate properties.
- Ordinance No. 2036: Industrial Development Revenue Bonds up to $130,000,000.00 for Wheatland Tube, LLC at 6655 ESH 137
- Resolution No. 55: Fixing the tax rate for the year 2024, payable in 2025
- Resolution No. 58-61: Sale of real estate at 1217 W. Ash, 1221 W. Ash, 113 W. Missouri, and 1609 Harmon
- Resolution No. 54: Amending the 2024 budget
- Resolution No. 57: Condemning certain structures within the city
City Council
The Blytheville City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed industrial revenue bonds for Zekelman Industries before the regular meeting. The council will then consider ordinances authorizing those bonds and amending council rules, along with resolutions to amend the 2024 budget, fix the property tax rate, authorize contracts with Ritter Communications and Timeclock Plus, dispose of scrap equipment, condemn structures, sell real estate at four properties, and adopt a hazard mitigation plan.
- Public hearing on proposed issuance of industrial development revenue bonds for Zekelman Industries
- Ordinance authorizing industrial revenue bonds for Zekelman Industries
- Ordinance amending council rules of order and procedure
- Resolution fixing the property tax rate for 2024
- Resolutions accepting bids for sale of real estate at 1217 W. Ash, 1221 W. Ash, 113 W. Missouri, and 1609 Harmon
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will hear a finance report and discuss new business items including a proposed $130 million industrial development bond issuance for Wheatland Tube's steel manufacturing facility, bids for code enforcement properties, a police budget adjustment, and a city-wide time clock system. No old business is on the agenda.
- $130,000,000 bond issuance for Wheatland Tube (Wheatland Tube, LLC) industrial project at 6655 E. State Highway 137, at 4% interest, maturing 2054 (Ordinance included)
- Accept bid of $40 for 1609 Harmon from AgTech Logistics
- Accept bids of $100 each for 1217 W Ash, 1221 W Ash, 113 W Missouri from J. Welspom
- Police budget adjustment: $11,000 transferred from Maintenance & Repair to Computer Software
- City-wide Time Clock System proposal from TCP Software (Exhibit C)
City Council
The City Council will vote on resolutions regarding grant funding and civil rights policies. The meeting includes a proposal for improvements to the Ritz Civic Center.
- Application for ACEDP/CDBG grant funds to the State of Arkansas
- Policy prohibiting excessive force by law enforcement against non-violent civil rights demonstrators
- Resolution to ensure fair housing practices
- Administrative contract with East Arkansas Planning & Development District for Ritz Civic Center improvements
City Council
The City Council will vote on ordinances to waive competitive bidding for police, waterworks, and animal control equipment. The body is also deciding on a 2024 budget amendment and awarding a contract for the Dogwood stormwater drainage project.
- Resolution to amend the 2024 budget
- Awarding Jowers General Contracting, Inc the bid for the Dogwood stormwater drainage project
- Ordinances to waive competitive bidding for a police multi-purpose vehicle, waterworks generator, and animal control shelter repairs
- Resolution to condemn certain structures within the city
- Resolution to place a municipal lien on property in Blytheville
City Council
The Blytheville City Council will meet on September 16, 2024 at 5:00 PM at Ritz Civic Center. Agenda includes ordinances to waive competitive bidding for equipment purchases for police and waterworks, and a resolution to amend the 2024 budget. Other items include awarding a contract for the Dogwood stormwater drainage project, applying for a CDBG for the Ritz Civic Center, and a presentation of final candidates for Chief of Police.
- Ordinance waiving competitive bidding for police multi-purpose vehicle
- Ordinance waiving competitive bidding for waterworks generator
- Resolution awarding Jowers General Contracting for Dogwood stormwater drainage project
- Resolution authorizing application for Community Development Block Grant for Ritz Civic Center
- Presentation of final candidates for Chief of Police
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is reviewing several expenditure requests, including bids for public works and animal control. The body is also discussing the purchase of a police vehicle and a grant application for the Mayor.
- Accept bid from Jowers for $148,575 for Public Works
- Waive bid and accept $68,300 quote from Sierra Group for Blytheville Humane Society renovations at 2530 Arizona St
- Purchase of police vehicle for $30,950
- Waive bid for airport and utilities purchase of $55,624
- Approval for Mayor Logan to apply for Ritz Grant
City Council
The Blytheville City Council approved minutes, financial reports, and a report on the summer youth employment program. They passed three ordinances: waiving competitive bidding for two wastewater-department trucks, amending a waterworks software lease, and rezoning property at 3901 S. Division. Resolutions awarded a bid for improvements to the Delta Gateway Museum, authorized a farmland agreement with Dixon Farms GP, amended the 2024 budget, applied for an outdoor recreation grant, and contracted with Orion Planning and Design for a community development plan.
- Ordinance 2032 – amending the zoning map at 3901 S. Division
- Ordinance 2030 – waiving competitive bid to purchase two trucks for the wastewater department
- Ordinance 2031 – amending Ordinance 2025 (waterworks software lease)
- Resolution 33 – awarding Tom's Tuckpointing, LLC the bid for Delta Gateway Museum improvements
- Resolution 34 – accepting a farmland bid and authorizing agreement with Dixon Farms GP
City Council
The City Council will discuss several ordinances and resolutions, including a zoning map amendment and a budget update. The body is also reviewing bids for city equipment and infrastructure improvements.
- Ordinance to waive competitive bidding for two wastewater trucks
- Zoning/regulations/map amendment for 3901 S. Division
- Resolution to award Tom's Tuckpointing, LLC the bid for Delta Gateway Museum improvements
- Resolution to accept a bid for farmland from Dixon Farms GP
- Resolution to amend the 2024 budget
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will review budget adjustments, contracts, and purchases for multiple departments. Key items include a $1.8 million wastewater grant budget adjustment, acceptance of a museum bid, and approval of vehicle purchases. The committee will also consider a farmland bid and contracts for planning and software services.
- Budget adjustment for animal control: $2,662.21 (donations and equipment)
- Accept farmland bid from Dixon Farms GP
- Approve contract with Orion Planning & Design for $18,750
- Accept museum bid from Tom's Tuckpointing for $53,333.33
- Purchase two GMC Sierra 1500s totaling $79,403 and waive bid
City Council
The City Council decided on several ordinances regarding public utilities and city equipment. The body also approved a budget amendment and the acquisition of two real estate properties.
- Ordinance No. 2027: Abandoning a public utility easement in Fox Crossing Subdivision
- Ordinance No. 2028: Amending Ordinance 2013 regarding wastewater lift stations
- Ordinance No. 2029: Amending Ordinance 2011 regarding outfitting an animal control truck
- Resolution No. 30: Amending the 2024 budget
- Resolution No. 31 and 32: Accepting a property donation at 1609 Harmon and a sale bid for 917 W. Pecan
City Council
The Blytheville City Council will hold a regular monthly meeting on July 16, 2024, beginning at 5:00 PM. They are scheduled to vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including amending the 2024 budget, condemning certain structures, and accepting property donations and a bid for real estate. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving minutes, financial reports, and committee updates.
- Resolution amending the 2024 city budget
- Ordinance abandoning a public utility easement
- Ordinance amending rules on wastewater lift stations
- Resolution condemning certain structures within Blytheville
- Resolution accepting donation of property at 1609 Harmon and bid for sale of 917 W. Pecan
Finance Committee
The Blytheville Finance Committee is reviewing various city service updates. The agenda includes amending ordinances for Animal Control and Utilities, as well as discussing Code Enforcement bids and Parks & Rec budget adjustments.
- Amending Animal Control ordinance No. 2011 to $21,926.28
- Accepting a $500 bid for 917 Pecan from J. Welspom
- Budget adjustment for DGM of $26,666.67
- Amending Utilities ordinance No. 2013 to $115,596.68
City Council
The City Council met in a special meeting to consider a resolution regarding the Historic Kress Building. The council voted to authorize the Mayor to execute a grant agreement with the Historic Preservation Program. Additionally, the council voted to waive the approval of minutes from the previous meeting until the next regular meeting.
- Resolution authorizing a grant agreement for the Historic Kress Building
- Motion to waive approval of previous meeting minutes
City Council
The Blytheville City Council is meeting to consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a grant agreement with the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program for the Historic Kress Building. The agenda also includes waiving approval of minutes from the June 18, 2024 regular meeting.
- Grant agreement with the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program for the Historic Kress Building
- Waiving approval of June 18, 2024 regular meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council approved ordinances waiving competitive bidding for Waterworks software upgrades and Fire Department extrication equipment. The council also adopted a resolution to amend the 2024 budget and set a public hearing regarding a utility easement vacation. Mayor Logan reported that recent ARPA, wastewater, and water audits were completed with no findings.
- Ordinance 2025: Software upgrades for Blytheville Waterworks
- Ordinance 2026: Extrication equipment for Fire Department
- Resolution 25: Amendment to the 2024 budget
- Resolution 26: Public hearing for a utility easement vacation
- Resolutions 27 and 28: Recognition of Police Captains Jeremy Ward and Teri Looney
City Council
The Blytheville City Council will meet to discuss ordinances regarding Waterworks software and Fire Department equipment. The agenda also includes a resolution to amend the 2024 budget and a public hearing for a utility easement vacation.
- Ordinance waiving competitive bidding for Blytheville Waterworks software upgrades
- Ordinance waiving competitive bidding for Blytheville Fire Department equipment
- Resolution amending the 2024 budget
- Public hearing regarding vacating a public utility easement
- Resolutions recognizing Captain Ward and Captain Looney of the BPD
Finance Committee
The committee will review a finance report from CFO John Callens. The agenda includes consideration of a Continental Utility Solutions, Inc. contract and a budget adjustment for the Sportsplex.
- Continental Utility Solutions, Inc. (CUSI) Contract: $37,500 up-front, $3,241/mo
- Sportsplex Budget Adjustment: $11,240.06
City Council
The Blytheville City Council will meet to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including waiving competitive bidding for sewer manhole repair on Hwy 61 at Hudson St. and demolition of the old Fire Station 1/holding cells, and an ordinance to allow chickens within city limits. The council will also vote on resolutions to dispose of obsolete equipment, condemn certain structures, amend the 2024 budget, remove a municipal lien, and authorize engineering services from Pollution Management Inc. (PMI).
- Ordinance to allow chickens within city limits
- Waive competitive bidding for sewer manhole repair on Hwy 61 at Hudson St.
- Waive competitive bidding for demolition of old Fire Station 1/holding cells
- Resolution to amend the 2024 budget
- Resolution authorizing PMI engineering services
City Council
The Blytheville City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including allowing chickens within city limits, waiving competitive bidding for sewer manhole repair on Highway 61 at Hudson Street and demolition of the old fire station on Walnut Street, and authorizing disposal of obsolete equipment. They also passed resolutions condemning structures, amending the 2024 budget, removing a lien on 909 S. 14th Street, and authorizing engineering services from Pollution Management, Inc. All votes were unanimous except the chicken ordinance, which passed 4-2.
- Ordinance No. 2024 allowing chickens within city limits (passed 4-2)
- Ordinance No. 2022 waiving competitive bidding for sewer manhole repair on Highway 61 at Hudson Street
- Ordinance No. 2023 waiving competitive bid process for demolition of old fire station and holding cells on Walnut Street
- Resolution No. 22 amending the 2024 budget
- Resolution No. 23 removing a lien on 909 S. 14th Street
City Council
The Blytheville City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including waiving competitive bidding for sewer manhole repair on Hwy 61 at Hudson St. and demolition of the old Fire Station 1/holding cells. They will also vote on disposing obsolete equipment, condemning structures, amending the 2024 budget, removing a municipal lien, and authorizing engineering services from Pollution Management Inc.
- Ordinance waiving competitive bidding for sewer manhole repair on Hwy 61 at Hudson St.
- Ordinance waiving competitive bidding for demolition of old Fire Station 1/holding cells
- Resolution authorizing disposal of unneeded, obsolete, non-operational equipment
- Resolution condemning certain structures within the city
- Resolution amending the 2024 budget
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will review the CFO's report and consider several spending items, including a $72,350 demolition contract, a $65,800 sewer repair bid, a lien waiver, and engineering services for drainage work. These are recommendations for the full council to approve.
- $72,350 demolition of structure west of old police station
- $65,800 bid acceptance for manhole repair at HWY 61 and Hutson St
- Waiving lien at 909 S. 14th St. for $1,344.04
- $25,000 for engineering at Dogwood for drainage improvements
City Council
The Blytheville City Council held a special meeting to consider a resolution authorizing the city to enter into a Consent Administrative Order with the Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment, Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ). The resolution was adopted unanimously (5-0). No other substantive business was discussed.
- Resolution authorizing Consent Administrative Order with Arkansas DEQ
- Meeting held at Ritz Civic Center
- Council members present: R.L. Jones, Matt Perrin, Shirley Marshall, Barbara McAdoo-Brothers, Jacquin Benson
- Absent: Council Member Linda Moore, City Attorney Chris Brown
City Council
The Blytheville City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a single item of new business: a resolution authorizing the city to enter into a consent administrative order with the Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment, Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ). The meeting includes roll call, waiver of the previous meeting's minutes, and a motion to adjourn.
- Resolution authorizing consent administrative order with Arkansas DEQ
City Council
The Blytheville City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting on April 16, 2024, at 5:00 P.M. at the Ritz Civic Center. The agenda includes approval of minutes and financial reports, committee reports, and several new business items. These include an ordinance to waive competitive bidding for a new vehicle, a resolution to amend the 2024 budget, a resolution to vacate condemnation of property, and resolutions authorizing lease and agreement contracts for the Sportsplex concession stand, Faultline Athletics, and Blytheville Baseball Softball Boosters. The council will also consider amending a prior resolution related to wastewater treatment facility improvements.
- Ordinance waiving competitive bidding for purchase of new vehicle
- Resolution amending 2024 budget
- Resolution to vacate condemnation of property
- Lease agreement for Sportsplex concession stand
- Agreements with Faultline Athletics and Baseball Softball Boosters
City Council
The Blytheville City Council met in regular session and voted 6-0 on all items. They approved a new vehicle purchase for city administration, amended the 2024 budget, and authorized several agreements including a concession stand lease at the Sportsplex and partnerships with Faultline Athletics and Blytheville Baseball Softball Boosters. A resolution regarding a consent administrative order with Arkansas DEQ was tabled, and a lien removal for 909 14th Street was sent back to committee.
- Ordinance 2021: waived competitive bidding to purchase a new vehicle for city administration
- Resolution 13: amended the 2024 budget
- Resolution 15: authorized lease agreement for Sportsplex concession stand
- Resolution 16: agreement with Faultline Athletics
- Resolution 17: agreement with Blytheville Baseball Softball Boosters, Inc.
Finance Committee
The Blytheville Finance Committee is meeting to review the CFO's finance report and consider several budget adjustments. New business includes a $6,000 equipment repair transfer and $7,000 from general fund surplus for Animal Control, a $41,864 purchase for the Mayor's vehicle, and a $32,159.85 budget increase for utilities by amending Resolution 2107. No old business is listed.
- Animal Control budget adjustment: $6,000 from Equipment Repair, $7,000 from General Fund Surplus
- Mayor's vehicle purchase: $41,864
- Utilities: amending Resolution 2107, budget increase of $32,159.85
Finance Committee
The Blytheville Finance Committee is holding a special meeting to consider waiving the bidding process for two equipment purchases. One item is a 2024 Ford Maverick XL for the Sign & Signal department at a total cost of $26,235. The other is fire department equipment from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group totaling $32,373.20, including SCBA units, cylinders, and facepieces.
- Waive bid and authorize purchase of 2024 Ford Maverick XL for Sign & Signal, $26,235 from Terry-Thomas Ford of Blytheville
- Waive bid for Scott Air-Pak X3 Pro SCBA units, cylinders, and facepieces for Fire Department, $32,373.20 from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group
City Council
The Blytheville City Council will consider several ordinances waiving competitive bidding to lease or purchase equipment for the golf course, administration, public works, and fire department, plus resolutions to amend the 2024 budget, place a municipal lien, and award a construction bid for animal shelter improvements. The meeting also includes an announcement of an interim police chief and assistant chief.
- Ordinance to waive bidding and lease turf equipment for Thunder Bayou Golf Course
- Ordinance to purchase current turf equipment for Thunder Bayou Golf Course
- Ordinance to waive bidding and purchase a new vehicle for city administration
- Resolution to award animal shelter improvements bid to Jackson Construction
- Resolution to amend the 2024 budget
City Council
The Blytheville City Council met and approved several ordinances authorizing equipment purchases for the golf course, public works, administration, fire department, and signs, including waiving competitive bidding for some. They also adopted resolutions amending the 2024 budget, placing a municipal lien on a property, and awarding a bid for animal shelter improvements. The meeting included routine approval of minutes and financial reports.
- Ordinance 2015: Waive competitive bid and lease/finance turf equipment for Thunder Bayou Golf Course
- Ordinance 2016: Purchase current turf equipment for Thunder Bayou Golf Course
- Ordinance 2017: Amend Ordinance 2010 to purchase 2 mowers for Public Works
- Ordinance 2020: Waive competitive bid and purchase breathing apparatus equipment for Fire Department
- Resolution 12: Award bid for improvements to Blytheville Animal Shelter (Jackson Construction)
Finance Committee
The Blytheville Finance Committee is meeting to review the city's finances and consider several equipment purchases and leases. Items include a $236,838 lease and $102,500 purchase for Thunder Bayou, two zero-turn mowers, a new truck, a roll-off purchase, animal control construction, and a mayor's vehicle purchase. No old business is listed.
- Thunder Bayou Ladd's equipment lease, $236,838
- Thunder Bayou Ladd's equipment purchase, $102,500
- Purchase of 2 zero turn mowers, $29,597.67
- Animal control construction by Jackson's Construction, $36,950
- Mayor's vehicle purchase, $43,662
City Council
The Blytheville City Council will consider several ordinances authorizing equipment purchases and leases for Public Works, Animal Control, Wastewater, and Police, including waiving competitive bidding for most items. They will also recognize Chief Ross Thompson for his service and hear the Mayor's State of the City address.
- Ordinance to waive bidding and lease a new roll-off for Public Works
- Ordinance to purchase a current roll-off for Public Works
- Ordinance to waive bidding and lease two mowers for Public Works
- Ordinance to waive bidding and outfit a new Animal Control truck
- Ordinance to waive bidding for sewer mainline repair at West Rose and South 21st Streets
City Council
The Blytheville City Council approved seven ordinances waiving competitive bidding to purchase equipment and authorize repairs, including roll-off equipment, mowers, an animal control truck, sewer line repair, lift station upgrades, and police license plate reader cameras. The council also adopted a resolution honoring retiring Police Chief Ross Thompson and heard the Mayor's State of the City address.
- Ordinance 2008: lease/finance roll-off equipment for Public Works
- Ordinance 2009: purchase current roll-off equipment for Public Works
- Ordinance 2010: purchase 2 mowers for Public Works (emergency clause)
- Ordinance 2011: outfit new Animal Control truck (emergency clause)
- Ordinance 2012: sewer main line repair at West Rose and South 21st Streets (emergency clause)
Finance Committee
The Blytheville Finance Committee is meeting to review the CFO's finance report and consider several new business items, including retroactive approval of emergency utility work, equipment purchases for animal control and public works, and a police department license plate reader system. The agenda also includes a lease agreement for a new rolloff truck. No old business is listed.
- Retroactive approval of $42,704 emergency sewer main repair by Shannon Kee Construction near West Rose Street and South 21st Street
- Station B & C rehab by Tencarva Machinery Company totaling $113,926.06 (two proposals: $44,449 and $34,669, plus a $34,808.06 pump quote)
- Animal control truck fitting from Dana Safety Supply for $21,525.80
- Purchase of old rolloff for $54,808 and lease agreement for new rolloff (Western Star 47X with Galbreath hoist, $244,265.98, 60-month lease with $86,000 balloon)
- Purchase of 2 zero turn mowers for $26,975.46 and Flock LPR approval for $27,550 (pending 2/13 approval)
City Council
The Blytheville City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including a liquor license for Grecian Steakhouse, a wastewater rate classification change, purchase of five police vehicles, roof repair at the Justice Complex, and sale of city-owned properties. They also elected a President Pro-Tempore and discussed potential rules for Zoom meetings during inclement weather.
- Ordinance No. 2007 authorizing Grecian Private Club Inc. to apply for a private club liquor license
- Ordinance No. 2004 amending wastewater rates by adding a classification
- Ordinance No. 2005 waiving competitive bidding for purchase of 5 police vehicles
- Ordinance No. 2006 waiving competitive bid process for roof repair on south side of Justice Complex
- Resolutions accepting bids for sale of real estate at 2423 W. Rose, 1217 W. Ash, 1221 W. Ash, and 1521 Hearn
City Council
The Blytheville City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including waiving competitive bidding for five police vehicles and a roof repair at the Justice Complex, amending wastewater rates, and approving the sale of several city-owned properties. The council will also discuss rules of order, a 2024 budget amendment, and changes to council member compensation.
- Ordinance to add a classification to wastewater rates (amending Ordinance 1993)
- Ordinance waiving competitive bidding for purchase of 5 police vehicles for BPD
- Ordinance waiving competitive bidding for roof repair of the Justice Complex
- Resolutions accepting bids for sale of properties at 2423 West Rose, 1217 West Ash, 1221 West Ash, and 1521 Hearn
- Resolution amending the 2024 budget
Finance Committee
The Blytheville Finance Committee is meeting to review the CFO's finance report and discuss several new business items, including a wastewater rate classification for Atlas Tube, bids for vacant lots, a police vehicle purchase with a budget adjustment, a farm lease, and council salaries. The committee will also consider waiving the bid process for the police vehicle purchase.
- Atlas Tube wastewater rate classification: $658.30 base charge, $6.48/1,000 gallons first million, $2.80/1,000 gallons over
- Vacant lot bids: 2423 W. Rose ($100, Desmond Hammett), 1521 Hearn St. ($25, Elroy Brown Jr.), 1217 W. Ash St. ($25, Elroy Brown Jr.), 1221 W. Ash St. ($25, Elroy Brown Jr.)
- Police vehicle purchase: 2023 Dodge Charger Police RWD, total $46,285 plus upfit costs ($8,295.35 or $11,907.58), with bid waiver requested
- Budget adjustment: increase computer software line by $24,000, decrease personnel equipment, gas/oil, and equipment replacement lines by $7,000, $7,000, and $10,000 respectively
- Farm lease with Bart Dixon: $75 per acre, total $22,500, term ended December 31, 2023