Gould public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council will consider the adoption of the budget for the 2024 calendar year. The meeting also includes discussions on accepting streets in the Walcott Springs Subdivision and a request to waive competitive bidding for a new 911 voice logger.

• Adoption of the 2024 City Budget
• Ordinance to accept Gene Street, Wendy Street, and South 59th Street in Walcott Springs Subdivision
• Ordinance to waive competitive bidding for a new 911 Voice Logger
• Hearing date for First National Bank petition to vacate and close an alley in Block 6
• Deletion of fixed assets

City Council

The Paragould City Council will meet to consider several items, including a proposed 2024 budget, an ordinance to levy a 0.75% sales and use tax, and a call for a special election on that tax. They will also discuss a zoning ordinance change for properties at 309 and 311 East Vine Street, accepting part of Chateau Boulevard, and authorizing liens on properties for code enforcement debts. Committee appointments are also on the agenda.

• Ordinance to amend zoning for 309 and 311 East Vine Street (John and Barbie Wilkins application)
• Adoption of 2024 budget
• Ordinance to accept part of Chateau Boulevard
• Ordinance to levy 0.75% sales and use tax and call special election
• Resolution to attach liens on properties for Chapter 18 code enforcement debts

City Council

The Paragould City Council will meet to consider several items, including zoning ordinance amendments for properties on West Park Street and East Vine Street, a request for a second residence on a private drive, and resolutions related to an EDA grant application, record destruction, and property liens. The council will also receive presentations on furniture bids for the municipal complex and the 2024 budget.

• Request for second residence on private drive - Elmer Trey Jones, 4104 Reynolds Park Road
• Zoning amendment for Fifth Street Partners, LLC - 309 West Park Street
• Zoning amendment for John and Barbie Wilkins - 309 and 311 East Vine Street
• Resolution to apply for US EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant
• Presentation of 2024 Budget

Planning Commission

The Paragould Planning and Zoning commission is meeting to discuss a specific rezoning request. The body will review the proposal for a property located on E Vine.

• Rezone 309/311 E Vine (Wilkins Electric) to R-2-C-3

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances, including a zoning amendment for 309 West Park Street and a name change for the Paragould Light, Water and Cable Commission. The meeting also includes presentations on a 2022 legislative audit and power plant bids.

• Zoning amendment for Fifth Street Partners, LLC at 309 West Park Street
• Ordinance to change the name of Paragould Light, Water and Cable Commission
• Resolution for Greater Vision Church Community Trunk or Treat street closures
• Resolution regarding the Northeast Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District budget
• Presentation of 2022 Legislative Audit and Power Plant Bids

City Council

The Paragould City Council will meet to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a private club permit for Club Annie's Mexican Grill, waivers of competitive bidding for fuel delivery equipment and Public Works equipment, a tax rate certification, and resolutions to repeal a condemnation and attach liens for code enforcement. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and reports.

• Ordinance for private club permit for Club Annie's Mexican Grill at 1613 Linwood Drive
• Request for second residence on private drive off Reynolds Park Road by Elmer Trey Jones
• Ordinance to waive competitive bidding for fuel delivery equipment purchase and installation
• Ordinance to waive competitive bidding for Public Works Department equipment
• Resolution to repeal Resolution 2022-02 condemning property at 704 South 6th Street

Planning Commission

The Paragould Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to consider a rezoning request for the property at 309 West Park, submitted by Fifth Street Partners, LLC (Roger Colbert). The agenda contains this single item, with no other business listed.

• Rezone 309 West Park from R-2 to C-3

City Council

The Paragould City Council will meet to consider several items, including a resolution to condemn a building at 700 North 3rd Street as a nuisance, a zoning ordinance amendment for the Smoot Trust, and an ordinance creating a downtown overlay district to allow residential use in commercial and historic districts. The council will also vote on street closures for the Earthquake Festival, community pavilion fees, professional services agreements, record destruction, property liens, and bank account signer changes. The meeting includes police and parks committee sessions beforehand.

• Resolution to declare 700 North 3rd Street a nuisance and condemn it
• Ordinance to amend zoning for Glenda H. Smoot and Robin Anne Smith as co-trustees
• Ordinance creating a Downtown Overlay District and a Design Review Board
• Resolution to close streets for the Earthquake Festival
• Resolution to attach liens to properties for unpaid code enforcement fees

Planning Commission

The Paragould Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to consider a single rezoning request for the property at 759 North 2nd St, submitted by Glenda Smoot and Robin Smoot (represented by Roger Colbert). The request seeks to change the zoning to C-1-R-2. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Rezone 759 North 2nd St to C-1-R-2

City Council

The Paragould City Council will meet to consider several items, including an ordinance to create a downtown overlay district that would allow residences in the commercial and historic districts and establish a design review board. The council will also vote on declaring two properties nuisances, appoint a commission member, and review park-related items.

• Ordinance creating downtown overlay district and design review board
• Resolution to declare 502 East Lake Street a nuisance
• Resolution to declare 700 North 3rd Street a nuisance
• Appointment of Sydney Watts to A & P Commission
• Approval of fees for Community Pavilion and parks bids for rocking six pavilions

The City Council accepted a bid for park pavilion rocking and confirmed a new appointment to the A & P Commission. The council also approved a request to rebuild a residence on a private drive and tabled several nuisance resolutions and a downtown overlay ordinance.

• Accepted $42,100 bid from Beasley’s Contractors for rocking six pavilions (7-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Sydney Watts to the A & P Commission (7-0)
• Approved request for Sarah and Brian Kidd to tear down and rebuild a residence on a private drive (6-0)
• Tabled nuisance resolution for 502 East Lake Street until demolition permit is purchased (7-0)
• Tabled ordinance creating a Downtown Overlay District until September 11, 2023 (7-0)
• Tabled nuisance resolution for 700 North 3rd Street until September 25, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved August 14, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

The Paragould City Council will meet on August 14, 2023, to consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include a zoning amendment for property at 1039 West Kingshighway, waiving competitive bidding for new police vehicles, applying for a Delta Regional Authority grant, setting temporary park facility fees, and declaring two properties as nuisances. The council will also consider attaching liens to properties for unpaid code enforcement fees and make appointments to city commissions.

• Zoning amendment for Shedd Enterprises at 1039 West Kingshighway
• Waive competitive bidding for new police vehicles
• Apply for Delta Regional Authority 2023 Community Grant
• Set temporary fees for Parks and Recreation facilities
• Declare nuisances at 210 South 22nd Avenue and 1109 Rector Road

The council approved the purchase of new police vehicles and rezoned a property on West Kingshighway. They also authorized a grant application for railroad infrastructure and set temporary fees for the 2024 eclipse event.

• Approved rezoning of 1039 West Kingshighway from C-2 to C-3 (8-0)
• Approved waiving competitive bidding to purchase new police vehicles (8-0)
• Approved application for Delta Regional Authority 2023 Community Grant (8-0)
• Approved temporary RV and camping fees for April 5-8, 2024 eclipse event (8-0)
• Approved $33,350.78 bid from Nunn’s Construction for pickleball courts at Harmon Park
• Declared properties at 210 South 22nd Avenue and 1109 Rector Road as nuisances (8-0)
• Approved attaching liens to properties for code enforcement (8-0)
• Tabled appointment of Sydney Watts to the A & P Commission until August 28, 2023

Planning Commission

The Paragould Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to consider a single agenda item: a request to rezone the property at 1309 W Kingshighway from C2 to C3, submitted by Roger Colbert. This is a public hearing and decision item.

• Rezone 1309 W Kingshighway (Roger Colbert) from C2 to C3

City Council

The Paragould City Council will consider a settlement in the John Williams vs. City of Paragould lawsuit, declare four properties as nuisances, waive competitive bidding for a new vehicle, and authorize liens on properties for unpaid code enforcement fees. The meeting also includes a public hearing for Mission Outreach and a police committee meeting beforehand.

• Discussion of settlement in John Williams vs. City of Paragould
• Nuisance declarations for properties at 3200 Reynolds Park Road, 520 Bradburn, 215 North St Avenue, and 625 North 5th Street
• Ordinance to waive competitive bidding for purchase of a new vehicle
• Resolution to execute grant agreement with Arkansas Department of Aeronautics
• Four resolutions to attach liens for unpaid Chapter 18 code enforcement fees

The City Council approved the purchase of a 2023 Tahoe for the Mayor and a grant agreement for a new airport hangar. The council also rejected a settlement offer in a lawsuit and declared two properties as nuisances.

• Approved budget amendment to purchase two drones for $15,934.90
• Rejected $1.00 settlement offer with admission of guilt in John Williams vs City of Paragould (6-2)
• Approved Offer of Judgment of $2,500 plus attorney fees for John Williams case (6-2)
• Approved adding Neal Adams as signer on A & P checking account (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-26 to purchase 2023 Tahoe for $43,217 (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-37 for airport hangar grant with city cost of $52,314.26 (8-0)
• Declared 520 Bradburn and 625 North 5th Street as nuisances (8-0)
• Tabled nuisance resolution for 215 North 5th Avenue

City Council

The Paragould City Council will meet to consider declaring two properties as nuisances, waive competitive bidding for equipment purchases, and discuss a settlement in a lawsuit. The agenda also includes discussion of a parks credit card limit.

• Resolution to declare property at 3200 Reynolds Park Road a nuisance
• Resolution to declare property at 705 East Hunt Street a nuisance
• Discussion of settlement in John Williams vs. City of Paragould
• Ordinance to waive competitive bidding for a compact track loader
• Ordinance to waive competitive bidding for four pickup trucks

The City Council approved the purchase of four pickup trucks and a compact tract loader. The council also voted to increase the Parks Department credit card limit. Several nuisance property and legal matters were continued to a later date.

• Approved purchase of four pickup trucks for $35,340 each via State Bid (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-25 to waive competitive bidding for a $68,283.30 compact tract loader (8-0)
• Approved raising the Parks credit card limit from $10,000 to $15,000 (8-0)
• Approved June 26, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved June 2023 financial statements
• Tabled nuisance declaration for 3200 Reynolds Park Road until July 24, 2023
• Tabled settlement discussion in John Williams vs. City of Paragould until July 24, 2023
• Determined no action needed for nuisance property at 705 East Hunt Street

City Council

The Paragould City Council will hold public hearings and consider multiple ordinances and resolutions, including closing an alley, amending zoning for several properties, authorizing a private club liquor license, and declaring several buildings as nuisances. The agenda also includes budget amendments, a parks grant application, and appointments.

• Ordinance vacating and closing a portion of a platted alley in Block 2 of McHaney's Addition
• Zoning amendments for 1310 West Kingshighway, 500 & 600 Block of Northend Avenue, and David Keith Roswell's application
• Resolution authorizing Tammy's Tipsy Tavern to apply for a private club liquor license
• Resolution amending 2023 budget for $5,000 stipend for full-time law enforcement officers per Act 224 of 2022
• Resolutions declaring buildings at 3200 Reynolds Park Road, 705 East Hunt Street, 408 North 6th Street, 606 North 7th Street, 606 North 10th Street, 517 South 5th Street, and 502 East Lake Street as nuisances

The council approved three zoning ordinances and a resolution to apply for a parks grant. A proposal to close a platted alley failed due to a lack of a second. The council also authorized a liquor license application for a local tavern.

• Approved corrected legal description for David Keith Roswell zoning (7-0)
• Approved rezoning 1310 West King's Highway from R-2 to C-3 for Slim Chickens (7-0)
• Approved rezoning 500 & 600 block of Northend Avenue for duplexes and triplexes (7-0)
• Approved authorization for Tammy’s Tipsy Tavern to apply for a private club liquor license (7-0)
• Approved resolution to apply for Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism grant for Eight Mile Creek Trail bridge (7-0)
• Approved $5,000 budget amendment for a law enforcement officer stipend (7-0)
• Alley closing in Block 2 of McHaney’s Second Addition failed (lack of second)
• Approved May 2023 financial statements and May 22, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Paragould Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to consider two rezoning requests: one for Comfort Homes LLC and another for a property at 1310 W Kingshighway. The agenda lists only these two items, with no additional details provided.

• Rezone Comfort Homes LLC to AG-R-3
• Rezone 1310 W Kingshighway from R-2 to C-3

City Council

The Paragould City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including zoning amendments, private club liquor permits for two businesses, accepting streets in a subdivision, and authorizing street closures for a festival. The council will also vote on a memorandum of understanding with Greene County and a resolution to attach liens on properties for unpaid code enforcement fees.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 46 zoning ordinance (David Keith Roswell application)
• Ordinance authorizing Spirit Sports Club, LLC private club liquor license for bar at 2310 West Kingshighway
• Ordinance approving private club permit for Club Ciao at 118 North Pruett
• Ordinance accepting streets in Phases I-IV of Ridgefield Estates Subdivision
• Resolution authorizing street closures for 7th Annual Get Downtown Festival on October 13-14, 2023

The City Council adopted a new future land use plan and map and updated multi-use family dwelling requirements. The council also approved several zoning changes, liquor license applications, and the acceptance of subdivision streets.

• Approved updated multi-use family dwelling requirements (8-0)
• Adopted updated Future Land Use Plan and Map (8-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1010 Ward Lane and 708 A and B Rudi Lane from AG to C3 (8-0)
• Authorized Spirit Sports Club, LLC to apply for a private club liquor license (8-0)
• Approved private club permit application for Club Ciao (8-0)
• Accepted streets in Phase I, II, III, and IV of Ridgefield Estates Subdivision (8-0)
• Set June 26, 2023 hearing for alley closure in Block 2 of McHaney's Addition (8-0)

City Council

The City Council adopted an ordinance to establish a Land Bank Commission to address urban blight and affordable housing. The council also approved a resolution to seek federal funds for the Eight Mile Creek Trail and authorized liens on specific properties for code enforcement costs.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-15 to create the Paragould Land Bank Commission (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-22 to apply for a $500,000 federal-aid transportation grant for Eight Mile Creek Trail (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-23 to attach liens to specific properties for city code enforcement costs (7-0)
• Approved minutes from April 24, 2023 meeting

Planning Commission

The Paragould Planning Commission is meeting to consider a rezoning request from agricultural (Ag) to commercial (C-3) for property associated with David Keith Roswell, represented by Roger Colbert. The commission will also discuss a proposed amendment to R2 zoning regulations and an update to the zoning map. No final decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Rezone Ag to C-3 for David Keith Roswell (Roger Colbert)
• Discussion on R2 zoning amendment
• Discussion on zoning map update

City Council

The Paragould City Council will hold a public hearing and consider several ordinances, including vacating an alley for D.L. Rogers, Corp., and receiving presentations on a new land use map and updated zoning ordinance from The Orion Group. The council will also vote on setting parks and recreation facility fees and waiving competitive bidding for a fuel pump system and new equipment.

• Ordinance to vacate, close, and abandon a portion of an alley for D.L. Rogers, Corp.
• Presentation of land use map by The Orion Group
• Presentation of updated zoning ordinance by The Orion Group
• Ordinance setting fees for Paragould Parks and Recreation facilities
• Ordinances waiving competitive bidding for a fuel pump system/canopy and new equipment

The City Council adopted ordinances to set rental fees for aquatic center cabanas and waive competitive bidding for a new fuel pump system and a John Deere backhoe. The council also authorized applying for a $350,000 Brownfield Assistance Grant.

• Approved application for $350,000 Brownfield Assistance Grant (All in favor)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-12 setting aquatic center cabana rental fees (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-13 waiving competitive bidding for a new fuel pump system and canopy (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-14 waiving competitive bidding to purchase a John Deere backhoe for $131,791.13 (6-0)
• Tabled ordinance to close alley for D.L. Rogers, Corp. until May 8, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved minutes from April 10, 2023 meeting (All in favor)

City Council

The council adopted Ordinance No. 2023-11 to align city building and fire codes with state standards. They approved the purchase of new gas pumps and a canopy, and authorized the hiring of a construction manager for the Power Plant project.

• Approved purchase of new gas pumps and a canopy for $97,270.20 (All in favor)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-11 amending building and fire codes (6-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-18 setting a public hearing for April 24, 2023, regarding an alley vacation for D.L. Rogers, Corp. (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-19 authorizing an intergovernmental agreement for the 911 Public Safety Communications Center (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-20 declaring property at 412 East Court Street a nuisance (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-21 declaring property at 412 East Court Street a nuisance (7-0)
• Approved hiring Tate General Contractors as construction manager for the Power Plant project (7-0)
• Approved minutes from March 27, 2023 meeting (All in favor)

City Council

The Paragould City Council will meet on March 27, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., following finance and ordinance committee meetings. The main items are a presentation by The Orion Group on proposed changes to the multifamily ordinance and a resolution to attach liens on specified properties to collect unpaid fees for enforcement of Chapter 18 of the city code. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and reports.

• Presentation by The Orion Group regarding changes to the multifamily ordinance
• Resolution authorizing mayor and city clerk to attach liens on properties for unpaid Chapter 18 enforcement fees

The City Council approved a budget amendment to provide raises for the Public Works, Parks, and IT Departments. The council also adopted a resolution to attach liens to specific properties to recoup costs for city cleanup services. A presentation on multi-family ordinance changes was received for future discussion.

• Approved $350,000 budget amendment for Public Works, Parks, and IT Department raises (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-17 to attach liens to properties for city code enforcement costs (6-0)
• Approved minutes from March 13, 2023 meeting

City Council

The Paragould City Council will consider three new business items: an ordinance to annex certain territory and set services, a resolution to authorize a recycled materials hauling and disposal agreement, and an ordinance to waive competitive bidding for a lease-purchase of new equipment. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes and financial statements.

• Ordinance accepting annexation of certain territory and approving schedule of services
• Resolution authorizing agreement for hauling and disposing of recycled materials
• Ordinance waiving competitive bidding for lease-purchase of new equipment

The City Council adopted an ordinance to annex new territory and approved a recycling agreement with Marck Recycling. The council also waived competitive bidding to lease-purchase five new sanitation trucks through Arvest Bank.

• Approved annexation of territory and schedule of services (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-16 for recycling hauling and disposal agreement with Marck Recycling (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-10 to waive competitive bidding for lease-purchase of three side arm sanitation trucks ($25,356.15/month) and two rear loading sanitation trucks ($12,088.20/month) from Arvest Bank (7-0)
• Approved February 27, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved February 2023 financial statements

City Council

The Paragould City Council will consider ordinances amending sewer, water, and electric utility rates, as well as several resolutions including declaring a nuisance property, selling surplus city items, transferring real property, adopting the 2022 amended budget, and appointing a Ward 3 council member. The meeting also includes a State of the City address.

• Ordinance amending sewer service rates (Chapter 42)
• Ordinance amending water rates (Chapter 42)
• Ordinance amending electric customer facility and connection charges (Chapter 42)
• Resolution declaring 701 North Pruett Street a nuisance
• Resolution authorizing sale of old city vehicles and equipment

The council adopted the 2022 amended budget and approved the sale of two city-owned properties on West Kingshighway. They also updated utility rates for sewer, water, and electric services.

• Approved amended 2022 budget (7-0)
• Approved sale of 1310 West Kingshighway for $816,000 (7-0)
• Approved sale of 1405 West Kingshighway for $925,000 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-06 amending sewer service rates (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-07 amending water sales and distribution rates (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-08 amending electric service connection charges (7-0)
• Appointed Dustin Rumsey to Ward 3, Position 1 (7-0)
• Approved $6,700 surcharge for dump truck purchase (7-0)

City Council

The council declared a vacancy in the Ward 3 seat following the passing of Councilmember Randy Aden. They adopted the 2020 Electrical Code and reorganized the Parks and Recreation Commission into an advisory board. Proposed utility rate increases for sewer, water, and electric services were tabled for public input.

• Declared vacancy in Ward 3 City Council seat (7-0)
• Adopted 2020 Electrical Code (7-0)
• Abolished Parks and Recreation Commission and created Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (7-0)
• Approved 7 reappointments to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (7-0)
• Approved support for Bridge NEA's RAISE grant application for regional trails (7-0)
• Approved street closures for Main Street Paragould 2023 events (7-0)
• Approved street closures for Saints and Sinners Annual Angel Run (7-0)
• Declared property at 813 Howell Street a nuisance (7-0)

City Council

The Paragould City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including adopting council rules of procedure, setting salaries for the city clerk and city attorney, and abolishing the municipal airport commission in favor of an advisory airport board. The council will also hear bids for street and municipal complex projects, approve a fleet card for the police department, and consider resolutions to condemn a nuisance property and attach liens for code enforcement debts.

• Ordinance setting salary for City Clerk and City Attorney
• Ordinance abolishing Paragould Municipal Airport Commission and creating Advisory Airport Board
• Presentation of street bids
• Presentation of municipal complex bids
• Resolution to condemn property at 410 North 14th Avenue as nuisance

The City Council approved a maximum guaranteed price for a new municipal complex and adopted several ordinances regarding city procedures, salaries, and airport governance. The council also accepted street material bids and declared a property at 410 North 14th Avenue a nuisance.

• Approved $6,679,874.08 maximum guaranteed price for new city hall/police department (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-01 establishing council rules of procedure (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-02 setting salaries for City Clerk and City Attorney (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-03 replacing Airport Commission with Airport Advisory Board (8-0)
• Accepted street bids for asphalt, chat, concrete, and tile (8-0)
• Approved updated ADA grievance policy (All in favor)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-01 declaring 410 North 14th Avenue a nuisance (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-02 to attach liens to properties for nuisance cleanup costs (8-0)