Gould public meetings in 2024
19 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Paragould City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions at its December 9 meeting. Key items include accepting new streets into the city system, a zoning amendment at 105 Center Hill Plaza, and a resolution to apply for a federal RAISE grant for infrastructure. The council will also vote on the 2025 budget and authorize construction of Eight Mile Creek Trail Phase 4. Additionally, resolutions to declare properties at 403 Newton and 1305 Rector Rd as nuisances and to attach liens for code enforcement are on the agenda.
- Adoption of 2025 city budget (Resolution 10)
- Application for FY2025 RAISE grant for infrastructure (Resolution 8)
- Construction agreement for Eight Mile Creek Trail Phase 4 (Resolution 9)
- Zoning amendment for property at 105 Center Hill Plaza (Ordinance 3)
- Acceptance of Summit Ridge Drive and Silo Ridge Estates streets as city streets (Ordinances 1-2)
The Paragould City Council adopted the 2025 budget (Resolution 2024-74) by a 7-1 vote, with Council Member Baine voting against due to salary increases for the mayor and council members. The council also approved several ordinances and resolutions, including accepting new streets, rezoning property for an indoor playground, authorizing electronic fund payments, and declaring two properties as nuisances.
- Adopted 2025 budget (7-1, Baine opposed)
- Accepted Summit Ridge Drive and Summit Ridge Trail as city streets (8-0)
- Accepted South 30th, South 30 ½, Dickinson Dr., and South 29th St. in Silo Ridge Estates as city streets (8-0)
- Rezoned 105 Center Hill Plaza to allow indoor playground (8-0)
- Authorized mayor to vacate utility easement at former Dixie Café (8-0)
- Established electronic fund payment system with emergency clause (8-0)
- Approved RAISE grant application for Red Wolf Ridgeway planning (8-0)
- Approved Eight Mile Creek Trail Phase 4 construction agreement (8-0)
City Council
The Paragould City Council will consider an ordinance for a private club permit for Boom Holdings, Inc. and multiple resolutions, including declaring two properties as nuisances (406 South 14th Avenue and 721 North 15th Avenue), authorizing liens for code enforcement debts, a naming agreement with First National Bank, and appointing a successor City Clerk. The council will also receive a presentation of the 2025 budget.
- Ordinance for a private club permit for Boom Holdings, Inc.
- Resolution to declare 406 South 14th Avenue a nuisance (owner Bradley A. Smith)
- Resolution to declare 721 North 15th Avenue a nuisance (owner Carla Duerr)
- Resolution authorizing naming agreement with First National Bank
- Presentation of the 2025 budget
City Council
The Paragould City Council will meet on October 28, 2024, to consider several resolutions and an ordinance. Key items include endorsing a business for the Tax Back Program, waiving competitive bidding for a new vehicle purchase, authorizing mosquito control services, and purchasing two parcels of real property (one from Union Pacific Railroad, another from Blue Ridge Investments and NEA Marketplace). The council also will vote on a resolution declaring a vacancy in the office of City Clerk.
- Resolution certifying local government endorsement for Tax Back Program
- Ordinance to waive competitive bidding for purchase of a new vehicle
- Resolution authorizing mosquito control services agreement
- Resolution to purchase real property from Union Pacific Railroad Company
- Resolution to purchase real property from Blue Ridge Investments, LLC and NEA Marketplace, LLC
City Council
The City Council will discuss several resolutions to purchase real property and an ordinance to amend zoning for Elite Enterprise Holdings, Inc. The body is also considering new employee handbooks and an EPA grant application.
- Zoning ordinance amendment for Elite Enterprise Holdings, Inc. at 1501 East Kingshighway
- Property purchase resolutions for 812 North 3rd Street, 4000 Linwood Drive, and a property on Carroll Road
- Resolution to apply for the FY 2025 EPA Brownfield Assessment Grant
- Resolution to declare the property at 621 South Third Street a nuisance
- Resolution to certify the tax rate to the County Clerk
City Council
The Paragould City Council will vote on a zoning ordinance amendment for Elite Enterprise Holdings at 1501 East Kingshighway, and consider resolutions to declare two properties nuisances at 209 Chestnut and 2005 East Kingshighway. Other business includes extending a building permit, applying for a state trails grant, authorizing a lease with Main Street Paragould, and approving property purchase and lien attachments.
- Ordinance to amend zoning for Elite Enterprise Holdings at 1501 East Kingshighway
- Resolution to condemn property at 209 Chestnut (Heirs of Connie Jo Adams)
- Resolution to condemn property at 2005 East Kingshighway (Annette Reed)
- Resolution to apply for FY2025 Great Strides/Trails For Life Grant from ADPHT
- Resolution to purchase real property within city limits (address not specified)
City Council
The City Council will discuss several property-related matters, including the acceptance of Paragould Medical Park Drive as a city street. The body is deciding on building permit extensions and zoning amendments. Several properties are being considered for nuisance declarations.
- Nuisance declaration for property at 2005 East Kingshighway
- Nuisance declarations for properties at 103 East Hunt Street and 401 and 405 East Lake Street
- Ordinance to accept Paragould Medical Park Drive as a city street
- Zoning ordinance amendment application from Donald and Kathy Gage
- Resolution to attach liens to properties for enforcement of Chapter 18 of the City Code
City Council
The Paragould City Council will meet on August 12, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. to consider 14 items, including ordinances on cemetery trust appointment, allowing city employees to do business with the city, waiving competitive bidding for police and public works vehicle purchases, establishing an overlay district with design standards, and resolutions declaring five properties as nuisances and authorizing liens on multiple properties for code enforcement.
- Ordinance to appoint a new trustee for the Cemetery Charitable Trust and amend the trust agreement
- Waiver of competitive bidding for new vehicles for the Police Department (emergency ordinance)
- Ordinance to establish an overlay district with design standards
- Resolutions declaring properties at 617 S. 7th St., 610 S. 4th St., 209 Chestnut, 601 N. 4th St., and 2005 E. Kingshighway as nuisances
- Resolutions authorizing liens on unspecified properties for Chapter 18 code enforcement
City Council
The Paragould City Council will meet to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a new overlay district with design standards, amendments to the city code, street closings, and professional service agreements. They will also discuss a revised zoning ordinance, a public works facility, and an appointment to the Parks Advisory Committee.
- Ordinance to establish overlay district and design standards
- Ordinance amending Chapter 24 of the city code
- Resolution authorizing closing and use of certain streets
- Resolution accepting transfer of real property to the city
- Presentation of revised zoning ordinance
City Council
The Paragould City Council will consider an ordinance to issue a promissory note for property acquisition and construction. The council will also review resolutions regarding nuisance properties and the use of federal transportation funds.
- Ordinance for short-term financing via a promissory note for property and construction
- Waiver of competitive bidding for fire department vehicle repairs
- Resolution regarding Federal Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program Funds
- Nuisance declarations for properties on North 4th Street, East Emerson Street, and North Vance Street
- Authorization to attach liens to certain properties for unpaid city fees
City Council
The Paragould City Council will meet to discuss new fees for a low-pressure sewer system and amendments to the zoning ordinance. The agenda also includes authorizing a promissory note for property acquisition and construction. Additionally, the council will review street closures for the 8th Annual Get Downtown Festival.
- Ordinance establishing fees for a low-pressure sewer system
- Ordinance amending the city zoning ordinance
- Ordinance authorizing a promissory note for property acquisition and construction
- Resolution to close streets for the 8th Annual Get Downtown Festival
- Resolution authorizing liens on properties to collect money owed to the city
City Council
The Paragould City Council will consider resolutions regarding bond offerings for capital improvements and recognizing telecommunicators as first responders. The council will also discuss permit fees in tornado-damaged areas. Other items include authorizing property liens for code enforcement and issuing a city credit card to the Finance Department.
- Resolution authorizing bonds to finance capital improvements
- Resolution recognizing public safety telecommunicators as first responders
- Resolution authorizing property liens for Chapter 18 code enforcement
- Authorization of a city credit card for the Finance Department
- Discussion regarding permit fees in tornado-damaged areas
City Council
The City Council will discuss several ordinances and resolutions, including fee revisions for Parks and Recreation and the purchase of real property. The body is also reviewing requests for zoning amendments and the waiver of competitive bidding for tornado sirens.
- Zoning ordinance amendment for property at 900 South Rockingchair Road
- Revision of fees for Paragould Parks and Recreation Department facilities and programs
- Waiver of competitive bidding for new tornado sirens and equipment
- Resolution to offer bonds to finance capital improvements
- Resolution to authorize the purchase of real property within city limits
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss amendments to the city's zoning ordinance. The body will also consider waiving competitive bidding requirements for the lease-purchase of new vehicles.
- Ordinance amending Chapter 46 of the Code of the City of Paragould regarding the Zoning Ordinance
- Ordinance to waive competitive bidding requirements for the lease-purchase of new vehicles
City Council
The City Council will discuss ordinances regarding Public Works equipment and vehicle refinancing. The body will also consider a resolution to purchase real property within city limits and a resolution for street closures for the Paragould Run Company 5K/10K.
- Ordinance to waive competitive bidding for new Public Works Department equipment
- Ordinance for short-term refinancing of Public Works Department vehicles
- Resolution to authorize the purchase of real property within city limits
- Resolution for street closures for the Paragould Run Company 5K/10K
- Appointment of Josh Carpenter to the Paragould Housing Authority Board
City Council
The Paragould City Council will meet to discuss several ordinances, including a zoning amendment and the closure of a platted alley. The body will also consider a request for taxi service operation and the sale of city-owned personal property.
- Ordinance to vacate and close a portion of a platted alley in Block 5 of McDonald’s Fifth Addition (Application of D.L. Rogers, Corp.)
- Ordinance to amend the City of Paragould Zoning Ordinance (Application of Bland Williams Investment Company)
- Ordinance authorizing disbursement of funds by Electronic Funds Transfer
- Permission for City Cab of Paragould to operate taxi services within city limits
- Resolution authorizing the sale of city personal property, including old vehicles and equipment
City Council
The Paragould City Council will meet to consider a resolution for the 2023 amended budget and an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 2022-19. The meeting includes a resolution to declare a building or structure within city limits a nuisance and the State of the City Address.
- Resolution for the Adoption of the 2023 Amended Budget
- Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 2022-19
- Resolution to declare a building and/or structure a nuisance per City Code Sec. 10-240 through 10-247
- State of the City Address
City Council
The City Council will discuss a grant application for the U.S. Department of Transportation's RAISE program. The body is also considering an ordinance to amend the zoning ordinance and a resolution to close specific streets for Saints and Sinners — Angel Run.
- Application for FY2024 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant
- Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 2023-16 regarding the Zoning Ordinance
- Resolution to authorize closing and use of certain streets for Saints and Sinners — Angel Run
City Council
The City Council will discuss updates to the city zoning ordinance and fees for Parks and Recreation Department facilities. The body will also consider resolutions regarding a RAISE grant application and the closing of Main Street.
- Ordinance to revise and establish fees for Paragould Parks and Recreation Department
- Ordinance to waive competitive bidding for a new vehicle lease-purchase
- Resolution to authorize the closing and use of Main Street
- Resolution to apply for the FY2024 RAISE grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation
- Ordinance to amend the City of Paragould Zoning Ordinance
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss several ordinances, including the establishment of broadband fiber telecommunications rates. The body will also consider salary settings for the City Clerk and City Attorney and the vacation of an alley in Block 6 of the Original Town.
- Ordinance establishing broadband fiber telecommunications rates for Paragould Municipal Utilities
- Ordinance to set salaries for the City Clerk and City Attorney
- Ordinance vacating, closing, and abandoning an alley in Block 6 of Original Town
- Ordinance adopting rules of procedures for Council business
- Appointments for City Treasurer and Airport Advisory Board