Gould public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Paragould City Council will consider several items, including an ordinance amending the city code, a resolution for consulting services, a resolution to amend the 2022 budget for law enforcement stipends, and a resolution to adopt the 2023 budget. They will also hear presentations on the 2021 legislative audit and 2022 deleted fixed assets, and make appointments to various boards and commissions.

• Ordinance amending Act 649 of 1957 and Chapter 8 of the City Code
• Resolution authorizing consulting services agreement
• Resolution amending 2022 budget for law enforcement stipends per Act 224 of 2022
• Resolution adopting 2023 city budget
• Appointments to boards including Airport, Parks, and Planning and Zoning

The council approved the 2023 city budget, which includes funds for a new City Hall/Justice Complex and employee raises. They also authorized a contract for zoning and subdivision regulation updates and approved stipends for six police officers.

• Adopted 2023 Budget including $6M for new City Hall/Justice Complex (8-0)
• Approved $84,500 agreement with The Orion Group for zoning and subdivision updates (8-0)
• Approved budget amendment for $5,000 stipends for six law enforcement officers (8-0)
• Approved Fire Department standard operating guidelines updates (All in favor)
• Approved deletion of three fixed assets from 2021 list (All in favor)
• Approved appointments to ADA, A&P, Cable TV, City Beautiful, Parks and Rec, and Planning and Zoning commissions (All in favor)
• Approved November 2022 financial statement (All in favor)
• Removed ordinance amending Act 649 of 1957 from agenda

City Council

The Paragould City Council will meet to consider several resolutions, including retiring police K-9 Zyk and transferring ownership, setting conditions to rescind a prior resolution, and declaring three properties as nuisances. The council will also receive a bid presentation for pavilion/cabanas at the Aquatic Center and a presentation of the 2023 budget. The meeting includes standard procedural items like reading minutes and reports.

• Resolution to authorize retirement of Police K-9 Zyk and transfer of ownership
• Resolution setting requirements to rescind Resolution No. 2022-84 (adopted Oct 10, 2022)
• Bid presentation for Pavilion/Cabanas at Aquatic Center
• Nuisance declarations for properties at 701 North Pruett Street, 309 North 9th Avenue, and 1018 Royal Street
• Presentation of 2023 Budget

The council approved a $38,950 bid for aquatic center cabanas and adopted resolutions to condemn two properties. They also authorized the retirement and transfer of a police K-9 and set conditions to rescind a previous property condemnation.

• Approved $38,950 bid from Beasley Contracting, LLC for aquatic center pavilion/cabanas (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-99 to retire police K-9 Zyk and transfer ownership (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-100 setting requirements to rescind condemnation of a property (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-101 to declare 309 North 8th Avenue a nuisance (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-102 to declare 1018 Royal Street a nuisance (7-0)
• Tabled condemnation of 701 North Pruett until January 23, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved minutes from November 14, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Paragould City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a prepared-food tax, waiving competitive bidding for new city vehicles, and amending the 2022 budget to claim police and fire salaries from ARPA funds. They will also review a day care site plan, approve budget transfers, and address property liens and a condemnation matter.

• Ordinance to levy a tax on gross receipts of prepared foods
• Ordinance to waive competitive bidding for new city vehicles
• Resolution to amend 2022 budget for ARPA police and fire salary claims
• Resolution to attach liens on properties for unpaid code enforcement
• Address regarding Curtis Dortch condemnation at 1910 Reynolds Road

The City Council approved a budget amendment to use ARPA funds for public safety payroll and authorized the waiver of competitive bidding for new city vehicles. A proposed prepared food tax was tabled, and a daycare site plan failed to pass. The council also approved liens on nuisance properties to recoup cleanup costs.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-38 disclosing city business with employees and officials (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-39 waiving competitive bidding for new vehicles from Sam Pack Ford (8-0)
• Tabled ordinance for a prepared food tax (8-0)
• Denied daycare site plan for 208 South 10th Street (failed due to lack of motion)
• Approved Resolution 2022-97 moving $3,036,284.93 for police and fire salaries to ARPA fund (8-0)
• Approved closing City Beautiful checking account and moving funds to General Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-98 to attach liens to nuisance properties (8-0)

City Council

The Paragould City Council will meet to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a zoning amendment for McPherson Investments, accepting Maple Ridge Drive as a city street, authorizing the sale of real estate, transferring personal property to Walnut Ridge, approving the regional waste management district budget, declaring multiple properties as nuisances, and attaching liens for code enforcement. These are all items of new business, with no indication of prior discussion or decisions.

• Ordinance to amend zoning ordinance (McPherson Investments, LLC)
• Ordinance to accept Maple Ridge Drive as a city street
• Resolution to sell and convey real estate
• Resolution to transfer personal property to City of Walnut Ridge
• Resolutions to declare buildings at 717 North 2nd Street, 435 East Main Street, and 604 South 4th Street as nuisances

The council approved the purchase of a 2023 Pierce Enforcer 107' aerial firetruck for $1,464,476, with a $725,000 down payment to secure a $23,000 discount. A rezoning request for 4500 West Kingshighway failed due to lack of a motion after resident opposition. The council also accepted Maple Ridge Drive as a city street, authorized sale of a 569.5 sq ft parcel for $1,950, approved sale of a firetruck to Walnut Ridge for $350,000, and adopted several nuisance property resolutions.

• Approved $1,464,476 purchase of 2023 Pierce Enforcer firetruck with $725,000 down payment (8-0)
• Rezoning at 4500 West Kingshighway from C-2 to C-3 failed due to lack of motion
• Adopted ordinance accepting Maple Ridge Drive as city street (8-0)
• Authorized sale of 569.5 sq ft parcel at Southpointe Development entrance for $1,950 (8-0)
• Approved sale of 2015 Pierce Kenworth firetruck to Walnut Ridge for $350,000 (8-0)
• Adopted Northeast Arkansas Regional Waste Management District budget (8-0)
• Declared nuisance properties at 435 E Main St, 717 N 2nd St, and 604 S 4th St (8-0 each)
• Adopted resolutions to attach liens for nuisance cleanup costs (8-0 each)

City Council

The Paragould City Council will meet to consider a resolution declaring a building at 1910 Reynolds Road a nuisance, along with several ordinances and resolutions covering park fees, softball field equipment, street closure, tax rate certification, and agreements with local organizations. The agenda also includes a presentation and routine items like minutes and reports.

• Resolution to condemn building at 1910 Reynolds Road as nuisance
• Ordinance to set fees for Parks and Recreation facilities
• Ordinance to waive competitive bidding for softball field equipment
• Resolution to close street for Reynolds Park Baptist Church Fall Festival
• Resolution to execute development agreement with Economic Development Corporation of Paragould

The Paragould City Council adopted several ordinances and resolutions, including updating the city's Mechanical Code to the 2021 state standard, setting new pavilion rental fees ($25 half-day, $50 full-day), waiving competitive bidding for specialized softball field equipment, certifying the tax rate at 2.4 mills general and 0.4 mills fire pension, authorizing a development agreement for a small business innovation center, leasing Powerhouse Pavilion to Main Street Paragould, and attaching liens on nuisance properties. A resolution to close a street for a church fall festival failed due to lack of a second.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-84 declaring 1910 Reynolds Road a nuisance (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-34 adopting the 2021 Arkansas Mechanical Code (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-35 setting pavilion fees at $25 half-day, $50 full-day effective Jan 1, 2023 (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-36 waiving competitive bidding for softball field equipment (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-85 certifying the tax rate (2.4 mills general, 0.4 mills fire pension) (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-86 authorizing development agreement with EDC for innovation center at 200-212 North Pruett (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-87 leasing Powerhouse Pavilion to Main Street Paragould, Inc. (8-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 2022-88 and 2022-89 attaching liens for nuisance cleanup costs (8-0)

City Council

The council adopted three resolutions: a memorandum of understanding with Greene County for Powerhouse Pavilion rental, a listing agreement to sell three fire trucks through Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus to fund a new ladder truck, and nuisance declarations for properties at 1910 Reynolds Road (tabled to Oct. 10) and liens on multiple properties for code enforcement fees. Rebecca Hoskins was appointed to the City Beautiful Commission to fill a vacancy.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-79 authorizing MOU with Greene County for Powerhouse Pavilion use (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-80 authorizing fire truck sale agreement with Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus (8-0)
• Tabled nuisance declaration for 1910 Reynolds Road until October 10, 2022
• Adopted Resolutions 2022-81, 2022-82, 2022-83 attaching liens for code enforcement fees (8-0)
• Appointed Rebecca Hoskins to City Beautiful Commission (8-0)

City Council

The council approved an ordinance waiving competitive bidding to purchase five 2022 Ford Explorer Interceptors from Sam Pack Ford in Texas for $40,664.17 each, due to no production date on state-bid vehicles. It also adopted a resolution to pay a $5,000 stipend to eligible law enforcement officers per Act 224 of 2022, and approved two grant agreements with the Arkansas Department of Aeronautics for hangar construction. A resolution to close Pruett Street for a Singo Bingo event failed for lack of a motion to adopt.

• Approved waiver of competitive bidding for 5 police vehicles at $40,664.17 each (8-0)
• Adopted resolution for $5,000 stipend to eligible law enforcement officers (8-0)
• Approved 90/10 grant agreement with Arkansas Dept. of Aeronautics for hangar access taxiways (8-0)
• Approved 80/20 grant agreement for an 80x60 clear span hangar (8-0)
• Approved street closure for Paragould Christmas Parade on Dec. 6, 2022 (8-0)
• Repealed condemnation of property at 612 Bradburn after owner brought it up to code (8-0)
• Attached liens to multiple properties for code enforcement fees (8-0)
• Street closure for Singo Bingo event on Oct. 15 failed due to lack of motion to adopt

City Council

The Paragould City Council will meet on August 22, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. to consider several resolutions. These include authorizing street closures for events, declaring two properties as nuisances, and attaching liens to properties for unpaid code enforcement fees. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and reports.

• Street closure for Plates on Pruett event
• Street closure for Downtown Trick or Treat
• Nuisance declaration for property at 715 South 4th Street
• Nuisance declaration for property at 1405 Anthony Lane/800 North 15th Avenue
• Two resolutions to attach liens for unpaid Chapter 18 code enforcement

The Paragould City Council approved two street closures for special events: the 100 block of North Pruett on October 6 for Plates on Pruett, and multiple blocks of Pruett Street on October 29 for Downtown Trick or Treat. The council also declared two properties as nuisances (715 South 4th Street and 1405 Anthony Lane/800 North 15th Avenue) and authorized liens on properties for unpaid code enforcement fees. All votes were 8-0.

• Approved Resolution 2022-64 closing 100 block of North Pruett for Plates on Pruett (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-65 closing multiple blocks of Pruett Street for Downtown Trick or Treat (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-66 declaring 715 South 4th Street a nuisance (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-67 declaring 1405 Anthony Lane/800 North 15th Avenue a nuisance (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-68 authorizing liens on properties for code enforcement fees (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-69 authorizing additional liens on properties for code enforcement fees (8-0)

City Council

The Paragould City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including establishing fence regulations, waiving competitive bidding for a new vehicle, closing streets, declaring three properties as nuisances, and attaching liens to properties for unpaid code enforcement fees. They will also discuss a request regarding a third house on a private drive.

• Ordinance to establish rules and regulations for fences
• Ordinance to waive competitive bidding for purchase of a new vehicle
• Resolution to declare property at 1710 Palm Street a nuisance
• Resolution to declare property at 512 West Park Street a nuisance
• Resolution to declare property at 1004 Royal Street/409 Bard Road a nuisance

The Paragould City Council adopted a fence regulation ordinance and waived competitive bidding to purchase a new truck for $125,740. It also approved street closures for the Night Moves event, declared three properties as nuisances, and authorized liens on properties for code enforcement fees. A nuisance declaration for 1004 Royal Street/409 Bard Road was tabled until August 22, 2022.

• Adopted fence ordinance (Resolution 2022-31) (6-0)
• Waived competitive bidding for new truck purchase (Resolution 2022-32) (6-0)
• Approved street closure for Night Moves event (Resolution 2022-59) (6-0)
• Declared 1710 Palm Street a nuisance (Resolution 2022-60) (6-0)
• Declared 512 West Park Street a nuisance (Resolution 2022-61) (6-0)
• Tabled nuisance declaration for 1004 Royal Street/409 Bard Road until Aug 22
• Authorized liens on properties for code enforcement fees (Resolution 2022-62) (6-0)
• Authorized liens on properties for code enforcement fees (Resolution 2022-63) (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a request regarding a third house on a private drive. The meeting also includes discussions on premium pay for certain city officials using American Rescue Plan Grant funds and resolutions to attach liens to specific properties for code enforcement.

• Request of Elmer Paul and Monoco Jones regarding a third house on a private drive
• Resolution to address premium pay for certain city officials via American Rescue Plan Grant
• Two resolutions authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to attach liens to specific properties for Chapter 18 code enforcement

The Paragould City Council approved three resolutions: one clarifying premium pay for elected officials and part-time firefighters using American Rescue Plan funds, and two authorizing liens on properties for unpaid code enforcement fees. A request regarding a third house on a private drive was tabled until August 8, 2022.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-56 on ARPA premium pay for elected officials and part-time firefighters (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-57 authorizing property liens for unpaid Chapter 18 code enforcement fees (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-58 authorizing additional property liens for unpaid Chapter 18 code enforcement fees (7-0)
• Tabled request from Elmer Paul and Monoco Jones regarding third house on a private drive until August 8, 2022

City Council

The Paragould City Council will meet to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a zoning amendment for properties on Thiel Road, waiving competitive bidding for new equipment, adopting fee changes, authorizing street closures for downtown events, and applying for a grant. The council will also vote on resolutions to attach liens to properties for unpaid code enforcement fees.

• Zoning amendment for 907, 909, 911 Thiel Road (owner Ralph Blankenship)
• Ordinance to waive competitive bidding for new equipment
• Ordinance to adopt fee changes in Chapter 10 of city code
• Resolutions to close streets for 2022 Street Splash Downtown and Get Downtown Festival
• Three resolutions to attach liens to properties for unpaid Chapter 18 code enforcement

The Paragould City Council unanimously approved all seven ordinances and resolutions on the agenda, including a zoning change for property on Thiel Road, a waiver of competitive bidding for a sanitation truck lease, new permit fees, and street closures for two downtown festivals. The council also authorized a grant application for a trail extension and approved liens on properties for code enforcement.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-30 rezoning 4.01 acres at 907, 909, 911 Thiel Road from AG to C-3 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-28 waiving competitive bidding for new equipment (sanitation truck lease) (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-29 establishing fees for roofing, fence, and demolition permits, with emergency clause (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-50 closing streets for 2022 Street Splash Downtown on July 30 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-51 closing streets for Get Downtown Festival on Sept 16-17 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-52 authorizing grant application to Blue and You Foundation for trail extension (7-0)
• Adopted Resolutions No. 2022-53, 54, 55 attaching liens to properties for code enforcement (7-0 each)
• Approved motion for city to remove debris at 707 S. 3rd St. and evaluate 705 S. 3rd St. for rehab (7-0)

City Council

The City Council meeting scheduled for June 27, 2022, was canceled. There were no items on the agenda.

The June 27, 2022 City Council meeting was canceled with no items on the agenda to be discussed. No substantive decisions were made.

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances to amend the city's zoning ordinance. The meeting also includes resolutions regarding nuisance building declarations and property liens.

• Zoning amendments for property adjacent to Chateau Boulevard
• Zoning amendments for 201 Northend Avenue and 760 Northend Avenue
• Street closures and use for the Earthquake Festival
• Nuisance declarations for properties at 609 North 6th Avenue, 715 South 3rd Avenue, 612 Bradburn, 713 East Lake Street, 2402 East Lake Street, 735 North 2nd Street, 1101 South 6th Street, and 705/707 South 3rd Street
• Authorization to attach liens to certain properties for unpaid city monies

The Paragould City Council adopted three zoning ordinances, including rezoning 10.94 acres on Chateau Boulevard from R-1 to R-4 (7-1) and two properties on Northend Avenue from C-3 to R-3 (8-0). It also waived competitive bidding for aquatic center roof repairs totaling $265,240, approved an IT department credit card, and declared multiple properties as nuisances. One nuisance resolution was tabled until July 11, 2022.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-23 rezoning 10.94 acres on Chateau Blvd from R-1 to R-4 (7-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-24 rezoning 201 Northend Ave from C-3 to R-3 (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-25 rezoning 760 Northend Ave from C-3 to R-3 (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-26 waiving bidding for $176,570 aquatic center roof repair (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-27 waiving bidding for $88,670 aquatic center roof gear replacement (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-38 closing Pruett St blocks for Earthquake Festival (8-0)
• Approved IT department city credit card (unanimous)
• Adopted nuisance resolutions for 600 S 6th Ave, 612 Bradburn, 713 E Lake St, 2402 E Lake St, 735 N 2nd St, 1101 S 6th St, 705/707 S 3rd St (all 8-0); tabled 715 S 3rd Ave until July 11

City Council

The City Council will consider appointing a successor for the Ward 2 council seat. The body will also discuss street closures for the 2nd Annual Big Grass Bluegrass Festival and the use of federal transportation funds.

• Appointment of a successor for City Council Member for Ward 2
• Street closures for the 2nd Annual Big Grass Bluegrass Festival
• Utilization of Federal-Aid Transportation Alternatives Program Funds
• Adoption of an amended Street Fund Budget

The Paragould City Council appointed Jessie Blevens to fill the Ward 2 council seat left vacant by the death of Aaron Camp. The council also adopted two zoning ordinances, authorized street closures for the Big Grass Bluegrass Festival, expressed willingness to use federal funds for a trail project, and amended the street fund budget.

• Appointed Jessie Blevens to Ward 2 council seat (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-21 rezoning 4207 West Kingshighway from AG/R-1 to C-1 (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-22 rezoning 403 and 413 West Kingshighway from C-1 to C-3 (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-34 authorizing street closures for Big Grass Bluegrass Festival (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-35 expressing willingness to use federal-aid funds for Eight Mile Creek Trail (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-36 amending street fund budget to pay 2021 invoice (8-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to prohibit multi-family dwellings in certain residential districts and updates to city fees. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a zoning amendment for Jonathan and Angelic Davis and the declaration of a nuisance property at 700 South 3rd Street.

• Zoning amendment application for Jonathan and Angelic Davis
• Ordinance to prohibit multi-family dwellings in certain residential districts
• Ordinance to adopt changes to fees in Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances
• Resolution to declare a vacancy for City Council Member, Ward 2
• Nuisance property declaration for 700 South 3rd Street

The Paragould City Council appointed Jessie Blevens to fill the vacant Ward 2 council seat following the death of Aaron Camp. The council also adopted two zoning ordinances: one rezoning 4207 West Kingshighway from AG and R-1 to C-1 for Keasler Body Company, and another rezoning 403 and 413 West Kingshighway from C-1 to C-3 for Quinelle Clark. Additionally, the council authorized street closures for the Big Grass Bluegrass Festival, expressed willingness to use federal funds for the Eight Mile Creek Trail, and amended the street fund budget to pay an unpaid 2021 invoice.

• Appointed Jessie Blevens to Ward 2 council seat (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-21 rezoning 4207 West Kingshighway to C-1 (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-22 rezoning 403 and 413 West Kingshighway to C-3 (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-34 closing downtown streets for Big Grass Bluegrass Festival (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-35 to seek $500,000 federal grant for Eight Mile Creek Trail phase 5 (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-36 amending street fund budget to pay Traf-Mark invoice (8-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances regarding zoning amendments and fee changes. The meeting also includes a resolution to address premium pay for city employees using American Rescue Plan Grant funds.

• Zoning amendment application: Jonathan and Angelic Davis
• Zoning amendment application: Dennis Carroll and Lisa Estes
• Zoning amendment application: Chris Robinson
• Ordinance to vacate, close, and abandon a portion of North 3rd Street
• Ordinance to prohibit multi-family dwellings in certain residential districts

The Paragould City Council approved the closure of a portion of North 3 ½ Street to build a new Municipal/Police Complex, adopted several zoning changes, and approved multiple spending measures. A moratorium on multi-family dwellings failed. The council also honored the late Councilmember Aaron Camp and declared his seat vacant.

• Approved $492,320 bid from Beasley Construction for new park pavilions (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-13 rezoning 725 West Court to OP for real estate office (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-14 rezoning 324 South 8th Street to R-2 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-15 vacating portion of North 3 ½ Street for Municipal Complex (7-0)
• Failed to adopt moratorium on multi-family dwellings (3-4)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-16 increasing sanitation fees for second trash can and dumpsters (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-17 waiving bidding for $187,495.65 boom truck (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-18 waiving bidding for $53,942.52 police cameras (7-0)

City Council

The council will consider resolutions regarding street closures for community events and a petition to abandon a portion of North 3rd Street. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions on workforce development coordination and opening a bank account for a grant.

• Street closure resolution for MF Block 1st Annual Block Party
• Street closure resolution for Reynolds Park Baptist Church Community Easter Egg Hunt
• Hearing date for petition to vacate, close, and abandon part of North 3rd Street
• Resolution regarding workforce development funds and programs
• Authorization to open a bank account for Mission Outreach Grant

City Council

The City Council will meet for a Committee of the Whole to discuss several resolutions. Items include authorizing street closures for local events and declaring specific buildings as nuisances.

• Street closures for Downtown After Hours
• Street closures for 2022 Art and Stroll
• Street closures for Paragould Farmers Market
• Use of U.S. DOT RAISE Grant funds
• Agreement for roadway data and inventory management software

The Paragould City Council voted unanimously to use a Construction Manager (CM) for the new municipal building/police department project, after hearing from architect Steve Elliott about the benefits of a CM over a General Contractor. The council also adopted several resolutions, including street closures for downtown events, a RAISE grant resolution for the Eight Mile Trail, a roadway data software contract, and two nuisance declarations. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved using a Construction Manager for municipal building/police department (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-19 for Downtown After Hours street closures (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-20 for Art and Stroll street closures (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-21 for Farmers Market street closures (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-22 expressing willingness to use RAISE grant funds for Eight Mile Trail (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-23 for RMT roadway data software contract ($33,600) (7-0)
• Declared 408 Bard Road a nuisance (7-0)
• Declared 704 North 4th Street a nuisance (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the adoption of the 2021 Amended Budget and several zoning ordinance amendments. The body is also considering new rules for city trails and the Paragould Senior Center.

• Zoning ordinance amendments for JBR Rentals, LLC and R Squared, LLC
• Resolution for the adoption of the 2021 Amended Budget
• Nuisance declarations for properties at 709 East Court Street and 309 West Park Street
• Resolution authorizing the purchase of real property within city limits
• Ordinance establishing fees and regulations for the Paragould Senior Center

The Paragould City Council unanimously approved all items on the agenda, including two rezoning ordinances, an amended budget, and the purchase of property for a new municipal complex. All votes were 8-0.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-08 rezoning 0.4 acres on Reynolds Road from R-2 to C-3 (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-09 rezoning 1.9 acres on Linwood Drive (Hwy 49) from R-1 to C-3 with 5-foot privacy fence stipulation (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-10 amending Ordinance 2021-21 to change finance company from US Bancorp to Arvest Bank (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-11 establishing Senior Center rental fees: $500 center, $650 center+kitchen, $250 deposit (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-12 establishing rules and fines for Eight Mile Creek Trail (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-13 approving the 2021 amended budget (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-14 authorizing purchase of 325 West Court Street for $165,000 for new municipal/justice complex (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-15 selecting Lewis, Elliott, McMorran, Vaden, Ragsdale and Woodard, Inc. as architect (8-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the 2021 amended budget and a State of the City address. The body is also considering an ordinance to update the fuel gas and plumbing codes and establish procedures for rehabilitating condemned buildings.

• Ordinance to amend Fuel Gas Code, Plumbing Code, and condemned building rehabilitation
• 2021 Amended Budget
• Appointment of Teresa Branch to PLWC Cable Television Selection Committee
• State of the City Address
• Finance Committee meeting at 5:30 p.m. and Ordinance Committee meeting at 5:15 p.m.

The Paragould City Council unanimously adopted two ordinances: one updating the fuel gas and plumbing codes and establishing procedures for rehabilitating condemned buildings, and another rezoning property at 711 Kennedy Street to allow construction of a quadplex. The council also confirmed appointments to the PLWC Television Selection Committee, the Housing Authority Board, and the Director of Public Works, and accepted the amended 2021 budget.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-06 updating fuel gas and plumbing codes and rehab procedures (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-07 rezoning 711 Kennedy Street for a quadplex (8-0)
• Confirmed Teresa Branch to PLWC Television Selection Committee (8-1)
• Confirmed Karen Cooper to Paragould Housing Authority Board (8-1)
• Confirmed Adam Followell as Director of Public Works (8-1)
• Accepted 2021 amended budget (8-0)

City Council

The Paragould City Council will meet to consider several items, including a rezoning request from Halsey Land Company, an ordinance to allow a private club liquor license for a downtown restaurant, permission for two houses on a private drive, and a variance for a daycare. The agenda also includes a presentation of the 2020 Arkansas Legislative Audit.

• Rezoning 0.34 acres from AG to C-3 for Halsey Land Company
• Ordinance authorizing 1812 Paragould Downtown Inc. to apply for private club liquor license at 223 N. Pruett
• Permission for two houses on a private drive on Purcell Road (Shawn Newman and Charli Simpson)
• Variance for Paragould Tiny Blessings Daycare (Danny Baker)
• Presentation of 2020 Arkansas Legislative Audit

The Paragould City Council approved a zoning change for 0.34 acres on Linwood Drive (Ordinance 2022-04), authorized 1812 Paragould Downtown, Inc. to apply for a private club liquor license (Ordinance 2022-05), granted permission for a second house on a private drive on Purcell Road, granted a ten-foot variance to Paragould Tiny Blessings Daycare, and adopted a resolution to purchase property at 110 North 3 ½ Street. The council also heard a presentation on the 2020 Arkansas Legislative Audit, which included a finding about an unauthorized bank account.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-04, rezoning 0.34 acres on Linwood Drive from AG to C3 (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-05, authorizing 1812 Paragould Downtown, Inc. to apply for a private club liquor license (8-0)
• Granted permission for a second residence on a private drive on Purcell Road (7-1, Councilmember Biggs dissenting)
• Granted a ten-foot variance to Paragould Tiny Blessings Daycare for a tornado safe room (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-12, authorizing purchase of real property at 110 North 3 ½ Street (8-0)
• Approved minutes from January 24, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled finance committee meeting for February 28, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.
• Scheduled public health and ordinances committee meeting for February 28, 2022 at 5:15 p.m.

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss ordinances regarding council procedures and salaries for the City Clerk and City Attorney. The body will also consider resolutions to declare specific properties as nuisances and authorize property liens.

• Ordinance to set salaries for the City Clerk and City Attorney
• Nuisance declarations for 704 South 6th Street, 1103 East Court Street, 206 West Baldwin, and 401 South 5th Avenue
• Resolution regarding the NE Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District annual budget
• Resolution to attach liens to properties for enforcement of Chapter 18 of the City Code
• Appointments to Airport, A & P, City Beautiful, Parks, and Planning and Zoning commissions

The Paragould City Council approved police officer raises, accepted annual street and park bids, and adopted several resolutions including street closures for a charity event and property condemnations. All votes were unanimous (8-0).

• Approved police raises: $3.00/hr for officers, $2.50/hr for sergeants, $2.00/hr for lieutenants and up (8-0)
• Accepted street yearly bids for asphalt, concrete, hauling, tile, and drainage (8-0)
• Accepted low bid of $45,769.10 from Greenville Turf and Tractor for park sprayer (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-07 authorizing street closures for Saints and Sinners Angel Run (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-08 repealing condemnation of 411 Newton Street (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-09 declaring 110 North 3 ½ Street a nuisance (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-10 declaring 116 North 6th Street a nuisance (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-11 authorizing liens on properties for code enforcement debts (8-0)

City Council

The City Council adopted ordinances to establish meeting rules of procedure and set salaries for the city clerk and city attorney. The body also approved a contract for sports tournaments and designated four specific properties as nuisances.

• Contract approved for 2D Sports to facilitate baseball and softball tournaments at Bland Park and Rotary Park
• Ordinance 2022-03 reduced City Beautiful Commission membership from 12 to 7 members
• Resolution 2022-01 approved the NE Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District budget
• Properties at 704 South 6th Street, 1103 East Court Street, 206 West Baldwin, and 401 South 5th Avenue declared nuisances
• Resolution 2022-06 authorized the attachment of liens to properties for code enforcement costs

The Paragould City Council unanimously adopted three ordinances setting council rules, city clerk and attorney salaries, and restructuring the City Beautiful Commission. It also approved six resolutions, including the NE Arkansas Solid Waste Management District budget and declaring four properties as nuisances. The council approved a contract with 2D Sports for baseball and softball tournaments, and made appointments to several boards and commissions.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-01 establishing council rules of procedure (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-02 setting city clerk and city attorney salaries (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-03 amending City Beautiful Commission membership from 12 to 7 members (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-01 approving NE Arkansas Solid Waste Management District budget (7-0)
• Declared 704 South 6th Street a nuisance (Resolution 2022-02, 7-0)
• Declared 1103 East Court Street a nuisance (Resolution 2022-03, 7-0)
• Declared 206 West Baldwin a nuisance (Resolution 2022-04, 7-0)
• Declared 401 South 5th Avenue a nuisance (Resolution 2022-05, 7-0)