Garland County public meetings in 2021

Quorum Court

The Garland County Quorum Court will hold its regular December meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including the 2022 annual operating budget, amendments to the 2021 budget, a repeal and replacement of the county personnel policy, and a one-time premium pay for library employees. The court will also vote on resolutions authorizing grant applications for the juvenile accountability court and the sheriff's office, and will discuss a proposed $1,200 cost-of-living adjustment for full-time employees.

• O-21-45: Establish the 2022 annual operating budget
• O-21-40: Repeal and replace the county personnel policy (Ordinance O-00-18 as amended)
• O-21-41: One-time premium pay to essential county library employees from the County Library Fund
• R-21-30: Authorize sheriff to apply for FY 2022 Project Safe Neighborhood grant totaling $91,000
• Proposed $1,200 COLA for full-time employees (3% for Quorum Court members)

The Garland County Quorum Court adopted the 2022 annual operating budget (O-21-45) and repealed the county personnel policy (O-21-40) with an emergency clause, both by unanimous 10-0 votes. It also approved several budget amendments, including a one-time premium pay for essential library employees (O-21-41) and other fund transfers (O-21-42, O-21-43, O-21-44). Resolutions authorizing grant applications for a juvenile accountability court and a Project Safe Neighborhood grant were adopted, along with a resolution supporting an income tax credit for law enforcement officers.

• Adopted 2022 annual operating budget (O-21-45) (10-0)
• Repealed personnel policy ordinance O-00-18 as amended (O-21-40) with emergency clause (10-0)
• Approved one-time premium pay for essential library employees (O-21-41) (10-0)
• Adopted budget amendment for fund transfers (O-21-42) (10-0)
• Adopted budget amendment anticipating revenue and transferring funds (O-21-43) (10-0)
• Adopted budget amendment anticipating revenue and transferring funds (O-21-44) (10-0)
• Authorized Division II Circuit Judge to apply for FY 2022 Juvenile Accountability Court Fund Grant (R-21-29)
• Authorized Sheriff to apply for FY 2022 Project Safe Neighborhood Grant totaling $91,000 (R-21-30)

Ordinance Committee

The Ordinance Committee unanimously passed resolutions and ordinances, including the 2022 annual operating budget, grant applications for juvenile accountability and Project Safe Neighborhood, and multiple budget amendments for county departments. All items were approved without opposition.

• Approved Resolution R-21-29 authorizing Division II Circuit Judge to apply for FY 2022 Juvenile Accountability Court Grant (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-21-30 authorizing Sheriff to apply for FY 2022 Project Safe Neighborhood Grant (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-21-31 supporting income tax credit for full-time Law Enforcement Officers (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O-21-40 repealing and replacing Personnel Policy ordinances, with correction to duplicate ordinance number (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O-21-41 appropriating funds for one-time premium payment to County Library employees (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O-21-42 appropriating and transferring funds for Prosecuting Attorney VOCA grant costs (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O-21-43 appropriating funds for courthouse clean air system, sprinkler repairs, sheriff fleet insurance, and juvenile lunch program (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O-21-44 transferring funds to eliminate negative balances in various budgets (unanimous)

Information Technology

The Garland County Information Technology Committee is holding a routine meeting with general updates from IT Director Jeff Winter and open discussion for any department with questions or suggestions. The agenda contains no specific action items, contracts, or decisions; it is primarily procedural.

• General updates from IT Director Jeff Winter
• Open discussion for any department with questions or suggestions

The Garland County IT committee met and discussed upcoming technology changes. Jeff Winter announced a new Adobe contract with the state at a lower cost, plans to upgrade to Office 365 in early 2022, and a transition to Ring Central for the phone system starting in February 2022. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the meeting was informational.

• Adobe subscription contract renewed with state at reduced cost
• Office 365 upgrade planned for early 2022
• Ring Central phone system adoption announced, rollout Feb-Jul 2022
• No new computer orders unless existing hardware fails

Special Joint Committee Meeting

The Finance and Human Resources Committee will discuss the 2022 budget, including cost-of-living adjustments for employees. The body is also considering a new personnel policy and several budget amendments for county departments.

• Approval of 2022 Budget including $1,200 COLA for most full-time employees
• Ordinance to repeal and replace the Garland County Personnel Policy
• Authorization for Sheriff to apply for $91,000 Project Safe Neighborhood Grant
• Appropriation of $48,126.34 for essential County Library employee premium pay
• Appropriation of $5,300 for clean air system at 501 Ouachita Avenue

The committee passed a do-pass motion on the 2022 budget, which includes a $1,200 cost-of-living adjustment for full-time employees, except the Quorum Court (3% COLA) and County Library (set by its board). It also approved repealing and replacing the county personnel policy, a resolution supporting a state income tax credit for full-time law enforcement officers, and resolutions authorizing grant applications for the Sheriff ($91,000) and Division II Circuit Judge ($3,575.20). Multiple budget amendments were passed, including appropriating $48,126.34 for premium pay to essential County Library employees and various fund transfers.

• Approved 2022 budget with $1,200 per full-time employee COLA, except Quorum Court (3%) and County Library
• Approved ordinance repealing and adopting new Garland County Personnel Policy
• Approved resolution supporting income tax credit for full-time law enforcement officers
• Approved resolution authorizing Sheriff to apply for FY 2022 Project Safe Neighborhood Grant for $91,000
• Approved resolution authorizing Division II Circuit Judge to apply for 2022 Juvenile Accountability Court Fund Grant for $3,575.20
• Approved ordinance appropriating $48,126.34 for premium pay to essential County Library employees
• Approved ordinance with multiple budget transfers, including $15,625.17 to VOCA Fund for prosecutor's local match
• Approved ordinance with multiple appropriations, including $5,300 for courthouse clean air system and $10,000 for sprinkler repairs

Quorum Court

The Garland County Quorum Court will hold its regular meeting on November 22, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the County Courtroom, 501 Ouachita Ave, Hot Springs, Arkansas. The agenda includes reading proposed ordinances to levy county, municipal, and school taxes for 2021 (collectible in 2022), to levy a 0.625% sales and use tax for five years, and to call a special election on that tax. Also proposed is an ordinance to amend the 2021 budget to authorize one-time premium pay to essential county employees from American Rescue Plan Act funds. The court will also consider a resolution authorizing the sheriff to apply for a $26,477.00 Justice Assistance Grant, and will hear presentations from MS Services, William Fleming, and Steven Crain.

• O-21-36: Levy 0.625% sales and use tax for five years
• O-21-37: Call special election on the 0.625% sales tax
• O-21-38: Amend 2021 budget for ARPA-funded premium pay to essential employees
• R-21-28: Authorize sheriff to apply for $26,477.00 JAG grant
• O-21-35: Levy county, municipal, and school taxes for 2021

Ordinance Committee

The Ordinance Committee voted to pass all six items on the agenda, including a resolution and five ordinances. These include a $26,477 Justice Assistance Grant for a license plate recognition program, the 2021 county municipal and school tax levy, a 0.625% sales and use tax for five years, a special election on that tax, a one-time premium payment to essential county employees from American Rescue Plan Act funds, and a budget amendment covering various fund transfers. All motions passed without opposition.

• Approved Resolution R-21-28 authorizing the Sheriff to apply for a $26,477 Justice Assistance Grant for a license plate recognition program
• Approved Ordinance O-21-35 levying County Municipal and School Taxes for 2021, collectible in 2022
• Approved Ordinance O-21-36 levying a 0.625% sales and use tax for five years
• Approved Ordinance O-21-37 calling a special election on the 0.625% county-wide sales and use tax
• Approved Ordinance O-21-38 amending the 2021 budget to provide a one-time premium payment to essential county employees from American Rescue Plan Act funds
• Approved Ordinance O-21-39 amending the 2021 budget for various fund transfers, including STEP grant reimbursement, jail budget transfers, and emergency management salary reimbursements

Public Health, Welfare & Safety Committee

The Public Health, Welfare & Safety Committee is considering two ordinances: one calling a special election on Feb. 8, 2022, and one levying a 0.625% county-wide sales and use tax for five years (July 1, 2022–June 30, 2027). If approved by voters, net collections would be distributed per capita to the county and municipalities for road improvements. The committee is discussing these items; no final decision is recorded in the agenda.

• Special election set for Feb. 8, 2022 on 0.625% sales and use tax
• Tax would run July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2027
• Revenue distributed per capita to county and municipalities
• Funds for road improvements: roads, bridges, sidewalks, drainage, traffic control
• Ordinances sponsored by Chairman Larry Raney

The Public Health, Welfare, and Safety Committee voted to approve an ordinance calling for a special election on a five-eighths of one percent (0.625%) county-wide sales and use tax for five years, with funds earmarked for road and bridge repairs. They also approved a separate ordinance to levy the tax if voters pass it. Both motions passed without opposition.

• Approved ordinance for special election on 0.625% sales tax (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance to levy 0.625% sales tax for five years (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Garland County Finance Committee is meeting to consider the 2022 budget, focusing on salaries and benefits. They will review proposed changes to several departmental budgets, including new positions and salary adjustments, and consider a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for county employees. The meeting also includes consideration of grant budgets and capital assets.

• Assessor requests Chief Deputy Assessor salary increase from $47,132.05 to $53,000.00
• County Road budget includes new Civil Engineer position at $73,447.00
• County Coroner budget includes new Deputy Coroner position at $35,550.44
• 911 Communication Center adds two Telecommunicator Level I positions at $34,916.74 each
• Sheriff's Detention Facility personal services budget decreased by $43,941.82

The Garland County Finance Committee approved the 2022 budget salaries and benefits with no changes from 2021, and passed a series of proposed changes including new positions, raises, and a $1,200 COLA for all county employees except the Library. The committee also approved numerous capital asset requests, including new vehicles, equipment, and building projects. Several proposed increases for Division II Circuit Court were tabled with no action.

• Approved 2022 salaries/benefits with no changes from 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 Critical Position Lump Sum from Vacation Pay funded by Coronavirus Relief Fund (unanimous)
• Approved new Civil Engineer position at $73,447.00 for County Road Budget (unanimous)
• Approved new Deputy Coroner position at $35,550.44 (unanimous)
• Approved two new Telecommunicator Level I positions at $34,916.74 each (unanimous)
• Approved $1,200 annual COLA for all county employees, excluding Library; 3% COLA for Quorum Court (unanimous)
• Approved capital purchases including six Tahoes, dump truck, landfill expansion equipment, and Armory renovation (unanimous)
• Took no action on Judge Dyer's requests for Division II Circuit Court salary increases and 3% raise (unanimous)

Human Resources

The Human Resources Committee will meet to review a request from the Sheriff regarding a job title change for a bailiff. The committee will also consider a request from the Circuit Clerk to increase the salary of a Deputy Circuit Clerk in the Juvenile Division.

• Title change request from District Court Bailiff to Courthouse Bailiff
• Salary increase request for Deputy Circuit Clerk (PCN#1000.0102.0302)

The Garland County Human Resources Committee approved two requests. First, it approved the Sheriff's request to change a position title from District Court Bailiff to Courthouse Bailiff. Second, it approved the Circuit Clerk's request for a salary increase for a Deputy Circuit Clerk from $23,485 to $28,280, which exceeded the 7% threshold and required committee approval.

• Approved title change from District Court Bailiff to Courthouse Bailiff (unanimous)
• Approved salary increase for Deputy Circuit Clerk from $23,485 to $28,280 (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Garland County Finance Committee is meeting to consider several financial items, including a resolution for a Sheriff's grant application, an ordinance to levy 2021 taxes, and two budget amendment ordinances. The most significant item is a proposed appropriation of $598,120 from American Rescue Plan Act funds for one-time premium pay to essential county employees, plus $59,812 for administrative fees. The committee will also discuss other business such as the Hot Springs Metro Partnership and various financial reports.

• Resolution authorizing Sheriff to apply for $26,477 Justice Assistance Grant for license plate recognition equipment
• Ordinance to levy county, municipal, and school taxes for 2021, collectible in 2022
• Appropriation of $598,120 from ARPA funds for premium pay to essential employees ($1/hour for up to 1,200 hours full-time, 600 hours part-time)
• Transfer of $67,512 in County Jail budget from salaries to overtime ($30,000) and machinery/equipment ($37,512)
• Transfer of $200,000 from OMH Sale Fund to Road Fund for 3% sales tax

The Garland County Finance Committee approved a resolution to apply for a $26,477 Justice Assistance Grant, an ordinance levying 2021 taxes, and an ordinance amending the 2021 budget to provide $598,120 in premium pay to essential employees using American Rescue Plan Act funds. They also approved a budget amendment with multiple fund transfers, including $67,512 for the Detention Facility and $200,000 for the Road Fund. All motions passed without opposition.

• Approved resolution to apply for FY 2021 Justice Assistance Grant of $26,477 (no local match required)
• Approved ordinance to levy county, municipal, and school taxes for 2021, collectible in 2022
• Approved $598,120 appropriation for premium pay to essential employees (excludes elected officials, poll workers, etc.)
• Approved $59,812 transfer for administrative fees (10% of premium pay appropriation)
• Approved $36,602.23 appropriation to reimburse Ouachita Memorial Hospital Sale Fund from STEP Grant
• Approved $67,512 transfer in Detention Facility budget for overtime and kitchen equipment
• Approved $158,084.58 transfer for Office of Emergency Management salaries
• Approved $200,000 transfer to Road Fund for 3% sales tax

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee has scheduled a series of meetings for October 20, 2021, to review various county funds and departments. The agenda lists presentations from numerous officials regarding departmental budgets and specific fund descriptions.

• Review of 2022 budget meeting schedule
• Presentation of County Clerk and Board of Equalization funds
• Budget discussions for Sheriff's Department, including STEP and PACT grants
• Review of Circuit Court Divisions I through IV budgets
• Discussion of County Judge funds including American Rescue Plan and Coronavirus Relief

The Finance Committee held a budget hearing and voted to pass nearly all proposed 2022 budgets, including general fund and special fund budgets for county offices. Two budgets—the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Fund and the PACT Fund—were postponed until November 3 when personnel requests will be discussed. All motions passed without opposition.

• Approved County Clerk General Fund Budget (unanimous)
• Approved County Treasurer General Fund and Automation Fund Budgets (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Collector General Fund and Automation Fund Budgets (unanimous)
• Approved Information Systems General Fund Budget (unanimous)
• Approved Assessor General Fund and related fund budgets (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's Office budgets including Detention Facility and Jail Operations (unanimous)
• Postponed Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Fund Budget until Nov 3
• Postponed PACT Fund Budget until Nov 3

Quorum Court

The Garland County Quorum Court will hold its regular meeting on October 11, 2021, to consider several proposed ordinances and resolutions. Key items include revising the floodplain ordinance, adopting a new purchasing and contracts policy, regulating parking and access on unincorporated county roads, and amending the 2021 budget. The court will also hear a resolution to apply for a $125,182 historic preservation grant and receive committee reports and service awards.

• Resolution R-21-27: Authorizes applying for a $125,182 Arkansas Historic Preservation Program grant for courthouse repairs.
• Ordinance O-21-30: Revises the Garland County Floodplain Ordinance (O-09-58) to clarify permit requirements and appeal procedures.
• Ordinance O-21-31: Repeals O-20-03 and adopts a new purchasing and contracts policy.
• Ordinance O-21-32: Regulates parking and access on public roads in unincorporated areas.
• Ordinances O-21-33 and O-21-34: Amend the 2021 budget to anticipate revenue and appropriate/transfer funds.

The Garland County Quorum Court met on October 11, 2021, with all 13 Justices present. The court adopted Resolution R-21-27 authorizing the County Judge to apply for a FY 2023 Arkansas Historic Preservation Program grant. It also adopted three ordinances: O-21-30 revising the floodplain ordinance, O-21-31 adopting a purchasing and contracts policy, and O-21-32 regulating parking and access on public roads, all with emergency clauses. Two budget amendment ordinances, O-21-33 and O-21-34, were also adopted, and the court approved the October invoice payment.

• Adopted Resolution R-21-27 authorizing application for a FY 2023 Arkansas Historic Preservation Program grant
• Adopted Ordinance O-21-30 revising the Garland County Floodplain Ordinance (0-09-58) with an emergency clause
• Adopted Ordinance O-21-31 repealing 0-20-03 and adopting a purchasing and contracts policy, with an emergency clause (12-0-1, Brown abstaining)
• Adopted Ordinance O-21-32 regulating parking and access on public roads in unincorporated areas, with an emergency clause
• Adopted Ordinance O-21-33 amending the 2021 budget to anticipate revenue and appropriate funds
• Adopted Ordinance O-21-34 amending the 2021 budget to anticipate revenue, appropriate, and transfer funds
• Approved the October invoice payment
• Approved committee reports as amended and the meeting agenda as amended

Ordinance Committee

The Garland County Ordinance Committee voted to advance six items to the full Quorum Court. These include a resolution for a historic preservation grant, a floodplain ordinance revision, a purchasing policy, a parking regulation ordinance, and two budget amendments. All items passed with a do pass recommendation, with one dissenting vote on the purchasing policy.

• Resolution R-21-27 for AHPP grant application passed without opposition
• Ordinance O-21-30 revising floodplain ordinance passed without opposition
• Ordinance O-21-31 adopting purchasing policy passed (6-1, Brown dissenting)
• Ordinance O-21-32 regulating parking/access for short-term rentals passed without opposition
• Ordinance O-21-33 amending Sheriff's office budget passed without opposition
• Ordinance O-21-34 amending county budget for paving, advertising, OEM equipment, and STEP grant passed without opposition

Human Resources

The Garland County Human Resources Committee is considering approval of promotional increases for five Sheriff's Department positions, with salary raises ranging from about $3,352 to $10,247. The meeting includes a call to order, invocation, and other business.

• Patrol Deputy to Patrol Corporal: $40,070.00 to $47,792.04
• Patrol Corporal to Patrol Sergeant: $47,792.04 to $51,144.70
• Corrections Officer to Area Supervisor/Corporal: $36,968.68 to $47,216.05
• Area Supervisor/Corporal to Relief Commander/Sergeant: $47,216.05 to $50,367.02
• Relief Commander/Sergeant to Shift Commander/Lieutenant: $50,367.02 to $55,884.35

The Human Resources Committee approved promotional pay increases for sheriff's office positions including Patrol Corporal, Patrol Sergeant, Area Supervisor/Corporal, Relief Commander/Sergeant, and Shift Commander/Lieutenant. The increases exceeded the 7% JESAP program cap, and the county attorney is working on a policy to exclude law enforcement from that guideline. The motion passed without opposition.

• Approved promotional increases for Patrol Corporal, Patrol Sergeant, Area Supervisor/Corporal, Relief Commander/Sergeant, and Shift Commander/Lieutenant
• Noted that the increases exceed the 7% JESAP cap; county attorney is drafting a policy to exclude law enforcement from JESAP guidelines

Finance Committee

The committee is considering several budget amendments, including a $254,500 appropriation for road paving and a $92,050 traffic enforcement grant. The agenda also includes requests to transfer funds for equipment purchases and courthouse repairs.

• Resolution to apply for a $125,182 Arkansas Historic Preservation Program Grant
• $254,500 appropriation from County Road Fund for additional paving costs
• $92,050 Arkansas State Police STEP grant involving a $75,050 transfer from OMH Sale Fund
• $50,000 transfer in Solid Waste Fund to purchase a forklift
• $25,000 appropriation for Emergency Management equipment damaged by a storm

The Garland County Finance Committee passed all resolutions and ordinances presented, including a resolution to apply for an FY 2023 Arkansas Historic Preservation Program Grant, several budget amendments for the Sheriff's office and other departments, and multiple fund transfers for equipment purchases. All motions passed without opposition.

• Approved resolution to apply for FY 2023 AHPP Grant (no match required)
• Approved budget amendment appropriating $3,747.45 in Sheriff's office funds
• Approved budget amendment appropriating $254,500 for road paving, $10,000 for advertising, $25,000 for OEM storm damage, and $92,050 for STEP grant with matching funds
• Approved $50,000 transfer in Solid Waste Fund for forklift purchase
• Approved $2,628.45 transfer in Public Defender's Fund for computer purchase
• Approved $2,622.51 transfer in Circuit Court Division IV Cost Fund for recording equipment
• Approved $9,500 transfer in General Reserve Capital Improvement Fund for fire alarm system replacement
• Approved Hot Springs Metro Partnership report

Special Joint Committee Meeting

The Human Resources and Public Health, Welfare & Safety Committees are meeting to discuss updates to purchasing, floodplain, and personnel policies. The body will review requests for new positions across several departments and a new ordinance for parking and street use.

• Proposed new Parking and Street Use Ordinance to regulate traffic and parking
• Request for 6 full-time Patrol Deputy positions contingent on a DOJ COPS grant
• Request for 1 full-time Civil Engineer position with a requested salary of $73,477
• Proposed repeal of existing Personnel Policy and adoption of a revised policy
• Request for a 3% raise for all full-time employees under the Circuit Court Judge-Division II

The joint HR and Public Health committees approved a revised Garland County Purchasing and Contracts Policy, a floodplain ordinance revision, and a new parking and street use ordinance, all without opposition. They also approved multiple 2022 budget position requests, including new patrol deputies contingent on a COPS grant, and tabled the personnel policy for later review.

• Approved revised Purchasing and Contracts Policy (unanimous)
• Approved floodplain ordinance revision (unanimous)
• Approved parking and street use ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved creation of one full-time Civil Engineer position (unanimous)
• Approved title changes for two road crew positions (unanimous)
• Approved creation of two full-time Laborers in Solid Waste (unanimous)
• Approved re-rate of Diesel Mechanic to Fleet Maintenance Mechanic (unanimous)
• Approved creation of six Patrol Deputy positions contingent on COPS grant (unanimous)

Quorum Court

The Garland County Quorum Court is holding a special meeting to consider Ordinance O-21-29, which would authorize County Judge Darryl Mahoney to purchase property at 538 West Grand Avenue in Hot Springs on behalf of the county. The ordinance has already been approved by the Finance Committee and includes an emergency clause, meaning it would take effect immediately upon passage. The meeting also includes an Ordinance Committee meeting and standard agenda approval.

• Reading of proposed Ordinance O-21-29 to purchase property at 538 West Grand Avenue, Hot Springs
• Ordinance authorizes County Judge to make the purchase on behalf of the county
• Finance Committee previously approved the purchase request
• Emergency clause declared, ordinance effective immediately upon passage
• Special meeting held in County Courtroom, 501 Ouachita Ave, Hot Springs

The Garland County Quorum Court held a special emergency meeting on September 20, 2021, and unanimously approved Ordinance 0-21-29, authorizing the county judge to purchase property at 538 West Grand Avenue, Hot Springs, Arkansas. The ordinance was moved through second and third readings by title only, and an emergency clause was also adopted. All 13 justices present voted in favor, with no opposition or absences.

• Approved agenda (motion by Braziel, seconded by Young)
• Suspended rules for second reading of Ordinance 0-21-29 (13-0)
• Suspended rules for third reading of Ordinance 0-21-29 (13-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 0-21-29 to purchase property at 538 West Grand Avenue (13-0)
• Adopted emergency clause for Ordinance 0-21-29 (13-0)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, carried)

Ordinance Committee

The Garland County Ordinance Committee is meeting to read ordinances, but the agenda contains no specific items, decisions, or proposals. This is a procedural-only agenda with no substantive business listed.

The Garland County Ordinance Committee voted to recommend Ordinance O-21-29, which authorizes the county to purchase property at 538 West Grant Avenue, Hot Springs, Arkansas. The property is adjacent to other county-owned land. The motion passed without opposition.

• Approved do pass for Ordinance O-21-29 to purchase property at 538 West Grant Avenue (unanimous)

Quorum Court

The Garland County Quorum Court will hold a regular meeting to consider several resolutions authorizing grant applications, including a $70,256 Justice Assistance Grant for the Prosecuting Attorney's Office, a $50,000 PACT grant for the Sheriff's Office, and a $28,574 juvenile detention facility grant. They will also read proposed ordinances, including one to adopt a catastrophic leave donation program and another to amend the 2021 budget. The agenda includes committee reports, approval of minutes, and other business such as a Metro Partnership invoice and review of the 2020 federal audit report.

• Resolution R-21-22: Authorize application for $70,256 JAG matching grant for Prosecuting Attorney's Office
• Resolution R-21-25: Authorize application for $50,000 PACT grant for Sheriff's Office
• Resolution R-21-26: Authorize application for $28,574 juvenile detention facility grant
• Ordinance O-21-27: Adopt catastrophic leave donation program policy
• Ordinance O-21-28: Amend 2021 budget ordinance O-20-35

The Garland County Quorum Court held a special emergency meeting on September 20, 2021, and unanimously adopted Ordinance 0-21-29, authorizing the county judge to purchase property at 538 West Grand Avenue, Hot Springs, Arkansas. An emergency clause was also adopted. At the regular September 13 meeting, the court adopted several resolutions and ordinances, including a catastrophic leave donation program policy and a budget amendment.

• Adopted Ordinance 0-21-29 authorizing purchase of property at 538 West Grand Avenue (13-0)
• Adopted Emergency Clause for Ordinance 0-21-29 (13-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-21-22 authorizing application for $70,256 JAG matching grant
• Adopted Resolution R-21-23 establishing policy prohibiting excessive force by law enforcement
• Adopted Resolution R-21-24 authorizing application for ACEDP grant funds
• Adopted Resolution R-21-25 authorizing application for $50,000 PACT grant
• Adopted Resolution R-21-26 authorizing application for $28,574 juvenile detention facility grant
• Adopted Ordinance 0-21-27 establishing catastrophic leave donation program (11-0)

Ordinance Committee

The Garland County Ordinance Committee is meeting to read ordinances. The agenda contains only a call to order, the reading of ordinances, and adjournment, with no specific ordinances or action items listed.

The Garland County Ordinance Committee voted to pass six resolutions and two ordinances, all without opposition. The resolutions authorize applications for grants including a $70,256 Justice Assistance Grant, an ACEDP grant, a $50,000 PACT grant, and a $28,574 Juvenile Detention Grant, plus a policy on excessive force. The ordinances adopt a catastrophic leave policy (amended) and amend the 2021 budget with multiple appropriations, including funds for an Employee Assistance Program, a library fence, and glass partitions.

• Passed Resolution R-21-22 authorizing JAG grant application ($70,256)
• Passed Resolution R-21-23 authorizing excessive force policy
• Passed Resolution R-21-24 authorizing ACEDP grant application
• Passed Resolution R-21-25 authorizing PACT grant application ($50,000)
• Passed Resolution R-21-26 authorizing Juvenile Detention Grant application ($28,574)
• Passed Ordinance O-21-27 adopting catastrophic leave policy (as amended)
• Passed Ordinance O-21-28 amending 2021 budget with multiple appropriations

Finance Committee

The Garland County Finance Committee is meeting to consider several resolutions authorizing grant applications, including a $70,256 Justice Assistance Grant, a $50,000 PACT grant, and a $28,574 Juvenile Detention grant. They will also discuss ordinances to adopt a catastrophic leave policy and amend the 2021 budget with multiple appropriations and transfers. The agenda includes presentations and reports on various county financial matters.

• Resolution to apply for $70,256 JAG Matching Grant for Drug Task Force
• Resolution to apply for $50,000 PACT Grant for substance use recovery support
• Resolution to apply for $28,574 Juvenile Detention Grant-In-Aid
• Ordinance to adopt Catastrophic Leave Donation Program
• Budget amendments: $2,924.32 for EAP, $5,750 for library fence, $14,000 for glass partitions, $60,000 for property purchase at 538 West Grand

The Garland County Finance Committee unanimously approved resolutions to apply for several grants, including a $70,256 Justice Assistance Grant, an ACEDP grant, a $50,000 PACT grant, and a $28,574 Juvenile Detention Grant. The committee also passed ordinances establishing a policy against excessive force and adopting a catastrophic leave policy, and approved a budget amendment appropriating funds for various purposes including an Employee Assistance Program, recycling overtime pay, a library fence, and glass partitions. Additionally, the committee approved transfers to purchase property at 538 West Grand and to fund other capital improvements.

• Approved resolution to apply for $70,256 JAG Matching Grant (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to apply for ACEDP Grant (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to apply for $50,000 PACT Grant (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to apply for $28,574 Juvenile Detention Grant (unanimous)
• Approved policy prohibiting excessive force against non-violent demonstrators (unanimous)
• Adopted catastrophic leave policy (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment with multiple appropriations (unanimous)
• Approved transfers for property purchase, library fence, and vehicle equipment (unanimous)

Public Health, Welfare & Safety Committee

The monthly meeting of the Garland County Public Health, Welfare & Safety Committee scheduled for August 23, 2021, has been cancelled. A notification will be sent out before the next meeting.

Quorum Court

The Garland County Quorum Court will hold a regular meeting on August 9, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the County Courtroom, 501 Ouachita Ave, Hot Springs, AR. The agenda includes approval of minutes and exhibits, committee reports, and readings of two resolutions and two ordinances. Resolutions cover a Lake Catherine Waterworks and Sewer Facilities Board appointment and federal-aid paving for Blacksnake Road. Ordinances establish a County Library ARP Fund and amend the 2021 budget. Other business includes a Metro Partnership invoice and disposal of county property.

• Resolution R-21-20: Confirm Gregory Pallitto to the Lake Catherine Waterworks and Sewer Facilities Board for a 5-year term expiring September 29, 2026.
• Resolution R-21-21: Express willingness to use federal-aid funds for paving/maintenance of a portion of Blacksnake Road, authorizing the County Judge to sign contracts.
• Ordinance O-21-25: Establish a special revenue fund named County Library ARP Fund (fund #3047) to track American Rescue Plan Act funds for the county library.
• Ordinance O-21-26: Amend the 2021 Garland County budget ordinance O-20-35 to anticipate revenue and appropriate funds.
• Other business: Consideration of Metro Partnership August 2021 invoice and acknowledgement of disposal of county property.

The Garland County Quorum Court adopted Resolution R-21-20 confirming a Lake Catherine Waterworks and Sewer Facilities Board appointment, and Resolution R-21-21 expressing willingness to use federal-aid funds for paving and maintenance of a portion of Blacksnake Road. The court also adopted Ordinance 0-21-25 establishing a County Library ARP Fund with an emergency clause, and Ordinance 0-21-26 amending the 2021 budget to appropriate funds. All votes were unanimous (13-0) except for one abstention on R-21-20.

• Adopted Resolution R-21-20 confirming appointment to Lake Catherine Waterworks and Sewer Facilities Board (voice vote, Owen abstained)
• Adopted Resolution R-21-21 authorizing use of federal-aid funds for Blacksnake Road paving and maintenance (voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance 0-21-25 establishing County Library ARP Fund with emergency clause (13-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 0-21-26 amending 2021 budget to anticipate revenue and appropriate funds (13-0)
• Approved August invoice payment (voice vote)
• Approved committee reports as amended (voice vote)

Ordinance Committee

The Garland County Ordinance Committee is meeting to read ordinances. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, reading of ordinances, and adjournment. No specific ordinances or decisions are listed.

The Garland County Ordinance Committee voted to advance four items to the full Quorum Court: a resolution confirming a Lake Catherine Waterworks board appointment, a resolution authorizing federal-aid paving for Blakesnake Road, an ordinance creating a County Library ARP Fund, and a budget amendment appropriating funds for 911 consoles, sheriff's commissary, prosecutor's copy machine, a bookmobile, and juvenile drug court. All motions passed without opposition, with Chairman Owen abstaining on the first resolution due to a business interest.

• Do-pass on Resolution R-21-20 confirming Lake Catherine Waterworks board appointment (passed, Owen abstained)
• Do-pass on Resolution R-21-21 authorizing federal-aid paving for Blakesnake Road (passed)
• Do-pass on Ordinance O-21-25 creating County Library ARP Fund (passed)
• Do-pass on Ordinance O-21-26 amending 2021 budget with multiple appropriations (passed)

Finance Committee

The Garland County Finance Committee will consider two ordinances at this special meeting: one establishing a County Library ARP Fund to track federal American Rescue Plan money, and another amending the 2021 budget to appropriate funds across several county departments. The appropriations include $41,000 for 911 dispatch consoles, $600,000 for the Sheriff's Commissary Fund, $545.45 for a copy machine, $200,000 for a bookmobile, and $122 for juvenile drug court expenses.

• Ordinance to create County Library ARP Fund (fund #3047) for federal ARP money
• $41,000 from Emergency 911 Reserve Fund for two 911 dispatch consoles
• $600,000 to Sheriff's Commissary Fund for inmate telephone and supplies
• $81,095 grant plus $118,905 county funds for bookmobile purchase
• $545.45 for Prosecuting Attorney copy machine; $122 for Juvenile Drug Court

The Garland County Finance Committee approved two ordinances: one establishing a special revenue fund for the County Library American Rescue Plan (ARP) Fund, and another amending the 2021 budget to appropriate funds for various county departments, including 911 dispatch consoles, sheriff's commissary, prosecuting attorney copy machine, and library bookmobile purchases. Both motions passed without opposition.

• Approved ordinance establishing County Library ARP Fund and declaring emergency (unanimous)
• Approved $41,000 appropriation from Emergency 911 Reserve Fund for two dispatch consoles (unanimous)
• Approved $600,000 appropriation in Sheriff's Commissary Fund for inmate telephone and supplies (unanimous)
• Approved $545.45 appropriation in General Fund for Prosecuting Attorney copy machine (unanimous)
• Approved $81,095 appropriation in County Library ARP Fund for bookmobile grant (unanimous)
• Approved $118,905 appropriation in County Library Fund for remaining bookmobile cost (unanimous)
• Approved $122 appropriation to Juvenile Drug Court Accountability Grant Fund (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Garland County Finance Committee is meeting to consider a resolution for federal-aid paving of Blacksnake Road and an ordinance appropriating funds across multiple county budgets, including $41,000 for 911 dispatch consoles, $600,000 for the Sheriff's Commissary Fund, and $200,000 for a library bookmobile. The committee will also review transfers for an alarm system and a washing machine, plus reports on overtime, sales tax, and Oaklawn revenue.

• Resolution to use federal-aid funds for paving/maintenance of Blacksnake Road, authorizing County Judge to sign contracts
• Appropriation of $41,000 from Emergency 911 Reserve Fund for two 911 dispatch consoles
• Appropriation of $600,000 in Sheriff's Commissary Fund for inmate telephone and supplies
• Appropriation of $200,000 in Library Fund for a bookmobile (ARP grant and donations)
• Transfers totaling $3,834 for an alarm system and $3,322.23 for a washing machine

The Finance Committee passed a resolution to use federal aid funds for paving and maintenance of a 2-mile section of Blacksnake Road, including guardrails, widening, overlay, and striping. It also approved a budget amendment ordinance appropriating funds for various county needs, including 911 consoles, sheriff's commissary, a bookmobile, and other items. Several budget transfers were approved for an alarm system and a washing machine. The committee scheduled budget meetings for October 20 and November 3.

• Approved resolution to use federal aid for Blacksnake Road paving (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment ordinance with appropriations for 911 consoles, sheriff's commissary, copy machine, bookmobile, and juvenile drug court (unanimous)
• Approved $3,834 transfer for Emergency Management alarm system (unanimous)
• Approved $3,322.23 transfer for Juvenile Detention washing machine (unanimous)
• Approved Hot Springs Metro Partnership update (unanimous)

Human Resources

The Garland County Human Resources Committee is meeting to select the Employee of the Quarter for the first and second quarters of 2021. The agenda includes only this selection, a call to order, other business, and adjournment. No other substantive items are listed.

• Selection of Employee of the Quarter for 1st quarter 2021
• Selection of Employee of the Quarter for 2nd quarter 2021

The Human Resources Committee approved the nominations for the Employee of the Quarter awards for the first and second quarters of 2021. Bo Roberson was selected for the first quarter, and John Howard for the second quarter. The motion passed with no recorded opposition.

• Approved Bo Roberson as 1st quarter Employee of the Quarter
• Approved John Howard as 2nd quarter Employee of the Quarter

Public Health, Welfare & Safety Committee

The Garland County Public Health, Welfare & Safety Committee is holding a meeting with a single substantive item: public discussion on short-term rentals in the county. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is primarily for gathering public input.

• Public discussion on Short Term Rentals in Garland County

The Garland County Public Health, Welfare, and Safety Committee held a public discussion on short-term rentals (VRBO/Airbnb) but made no formal decisions. Residents raised concerns about noise, parking, occupancy, and sewer capacity, while owners defended the industry. The committee adjourned without voting on any ordinance or regulation.

• No formal action taken on short-term rentals; discussion only
• Motion to adjourn approved (unanimous)

Quorum Court

The Garland County Quorum Court will hold its regular July 12, 2021 meeting, covering routine approvals, committee reports, and several resolutions and ordinances. Key items include confirming board appointments, authorizing a $1.48 million COPS grant application for the Sheriff's Office, and two budget amendment ordinances.

• Resolution R-21-19: Authorize Sheriff to apply for FY 2021 COPS grant totaling $1,480,000, with $730,000 local match, through September 2026
• Resolution R-21-16: Confirm Rani Simpson to Garland County Library Board of Directors
• Resolutions R-21-17 and R-21-18: Confirm appointments to Lake Catherine Waterworks and Westwood Village Sewer Facilities Boards
• Ordinances O-21-20 through O-21-22: Continue county business with Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield, C.J. Horner Inc., and Ron Hunter Construction
• Ordinances O-21-23 and O-21-24: Amend 2021 budget to anticipate revenue and appropriate funds

The Garland County Quorum Court approved four resolutions, including appointments to the library and sewer boards and a $1.48 million COPS grant application. It also adopted three ordinances to continue business with specific vendors and two budget amendment ordinances. All votes were unanimous except for abstentions by Justice Owen on two resolutions and by Justices Brown and Horner on ordinances involving their employers.

• Adopted Resolution R-21-16 confirming Rani Simpson to the Library Board of Directors.
• Adopted Resolution R-21-17 confirming an appointment to the Lake Catherine Waterworks and Sewer Facilities Board (Justice Owen abstained).
• Adopted Resolution R-21-18 confirming an appointment to the Westwood Village Sewer Facilities Board (Justice Owen abstained).
• Adopted Resolution R-21-19 authorizing the Sheriff to apply for a $1,480,000 COPS grant with a $730,000 local match.
• Adopted Ordinance 0-21-20 to continue business with Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield (Justice Brown abstained).
• Adopted Ordinance 0-21-21 to continue business with C.J. Horner Inc. (Justice Horner abstained).
• Adopted Ordinance 0-21-22 to continue business with Ron Hunter Construction Company.
• Adopted budget amendment ordinances 0-21-23 and 0-21-24.

Finance Committee

The Garland County Finance Committee is meeting to consider a resolution for a $1.48 million federal COPS grant to fund six new patrol deputies, plus several ordinances and budget amendments. The agenda also includes routine budget transfers and reports on sales tax, revenue, and overtime.

• Resolution to apply for FY 2021 COPS Matching Grant of $1,480,000 for six new patrol deputies, with a $730,000 local match
• Ordinances to continue county business with Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield, CJ Horner Inc., and Ron Hunter Construction Co.
• Budget amendments appropriating funds for Sheriff, Juvenile Detention, Solid Waste, and Prosecuting Attorney budgets
• Transfers in Emergency 911 Fund ($2,064.43) and JAG Fund ($24,562.00 for a Milo system)
• Reports on Hot Springs Metro Partnership, sales tax collections, Oaklawn revenue, and mid-year budget analysis

The Garland County Finance Committee voted to recommend a resolution authorizing the Sheriff to apply for a $1,480,000 COPS Matching Grant to fund six new community-oriented patrol deputy positions, with a local match of $730,000. The committee also passed ordinances to continue business with Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield, CJ Horner Incorporated, and Ron Hunter Construction Company Inc., and approved multiple budget amendments and transfers as presented. All motions passed without opposition, with Justice Horner abstaining on the CJ Horner ordinance.

• Approved resolution to apply for FY 2021 COPS Matching Grant for $1,480,000 with $730,000 local match for six new deputies.
• Approved ordinance to continue business with Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance.
• Approved ordinance to continue business with CJ Horner Incorporated (Justice Horner abstained).
• Approved ordinance to continue business with Ron Hunter Construction Company Inc.
• Approved budget amendment appropriating Sheriff's deposits: $1,580.57 (Sheriff's Budget), $3,631.52 (Juvenile Detention), $180.00 (Boating Safety), $1,435.62 (County Jail).
• Approved budget amendment for Solid Waste, Drug Task Force, and Prosecuting Attorney appropriations totaling over $116,000.
• Approved transfer of $2,064.43 in Emergency 911 Fund from Salaries, Part-Time to Worker Compensation.
• Approved transfers in JAG Fund ($24,562.00) and General Fund ($1,187.38) for Milo system purchase.

Ordinance Committee

This is a procedural-only meeting of the Garland County Ordinance Committee. The agenda includes only a call to order and reading of resolutions and ordinances, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

The Ordinance Committee passed all resolutions and ordinances on its agenda, including a resolution authorizing the Sheriff to apply for a $1,480,000 COPS matching grant to fund six patrol officers over four years. It also approved several budget amendments and continued business with various vendors, with some members abstaining due to conflicts of interest.

• Approved Resolution R-21-16 confirming Rani Simpson to the Library Board.
• Approved Resolution R-21-17 confirming Lake Catherine Waterworks appointment (Owen abstained).
• Approved Resolution R-21-18 confirming Westwood Village Sewer Board appointment (Owen abstained).
• Approved Resolution R-21-19 authorizing Sheriff's COPS grant application for $1,480,000.
• Approved Ordinance O-21-20 continuing business with Arkansas Blue Cross (Brown abstained).
• Approved Ordinance O-21-21 continuing business with C.J Horner Inc.
• Approved Ordinance O-21-22 continuing business with Ron Hunter Construction.
• Approved Ordinances O-21-23 and O-21-24 amending the 2021 budget with various appropriations.

Public Health, Welfare & Safety Committee

The Public Health, Welfare & Safety Committee is holding a meeting with the main agenda item being a discussion on short-term rentals in Garland County. Guest speakers include the sheriff and two city officials. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on short-term rentals in Garland County
• Guest speakers: Sheriff Mike McCormick, Deputy City Manager Lance Spicer, City Engineer Gary Carnahan
• Meeting held via Zoom webinar for observation only; in-person participation required

The Garland County Public Health, Welfare & Safety Committee met to discuss the impacts of short-term rentals (STRs) in the county, hearing from city officials, a firefighter, and residents. No formal decisions or votes were taken; members agreed to continue the discussion and gather more information, including inviting STR owners to speak.

• No formal decisions or votes were taken during the meeting.
• Committee members agreed to continue discussion on short-term rentals and gather more information, including input from STR owners.

Quorum Court

The Garland County Quorum Court will hold a regular meeting on June 14, 2021, at 6:00 PM in the County Courtroom, 501 Ouachita Ave, Hot Springs, Arkansas. The agenda includes a second public hearing on the Mountain Valley Water ACEDP grant project, reading of resolutions and ordinances, and committee reports. Key items include authorizing the county judge to apply for $19,304,565 in American Rescue Plan Act funding, and the sheriff to apply for a bulletproof vest grant and a traffic enforcement grant. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, exhibits, and other business.

• Resolution R-21-12: Authorize application for $19,304,565 in ARP funding
• Resolution R-21-13: Apply for FY 2021 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant (50% match)
• Resolution R-21-14: Apply for FY 2021-2022 STEP Grant (20% local match)
• Ordinance O-21-19: Amend 2021 budget to appropriate and transfer funds
• Second public hearing on ACEDP grant for Mountain Valley Water

The Garland County Quorum Court adopted Resolution R-21-12 authorizing the County Judge to apply for $19,304,565 in American Rescue Plan Act funding, along with resolutions for a bulletproof vest grant and a selective traffic enforcement grant. The court also adopted Ordinance O-21-17 establishing a Family Medical Leave Act policy and Ordinance O-21-19 amending the 2021 budget. Ordinance O-21-18, the Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, was tabled by a 10-1 vote.

• Adopted Resolution R-21-12 authorizing application for $19,304,565 in ARP funding (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution R-21-13 authorizing Sheriff's application for FY2021 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution R-21-14 authorizing Sheriff's application for FY2021-2022 STEP Grant (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution R-21-15 certifying local government endorsement for Tax Back Program (voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance O-21-17 adopting Family Medical Leave Act Policy (11-0)
• Tabled Ordinance O-21-18 adopting Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (10-1)
• Adopted Ordinance O-21-19 amending 2021 budget ordinance O-20-35 (11-0)
• Approved June invoice payment for county investment partnership (voice vote)

Ordinance Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Garland County Ordinance Committee. The agenda only includes a call to order, reading of ordinances, and adjournment, with no specific items, proposals, or decisions listed.

• Reading of ordinances (no specific ordinances named)

The Ordinance Committee voted to recommend all seven items before it, including resolutions to apply for American Rescue Plan Act funds and two law enforcement grants, and ordinances adopting a Family Medical Leave Act policy and an Equal Employment Opportunity Plan. The committee also recommended a budget amendment appropriating $43,653.80 to the Solid Waste Fund and transferring $1,180.00 for a grant match. All motions passed without opposition.

• Recommended Resolution R-21-12 authorizing County Judge to apply for ARP funds (passed)
• Recommended Resolution R-21-13 authorizing Sheriff to apply for Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant (passed)
• Recommended Resolution R-21-14 authorizing Sheriff to apply for STEP Grant (passed)
• Recommended Resolution R-21-15 endorsing U.S. Vanadium for Tax Back Program (passed)
• Recommended Ordinance O-21-17 adopting Family Medical Leave Act Policy (passed)
• Recommended Ordinance O-21-18 adopting Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (passed)
• Recommended Ordinance O-21-19 amending 2021 budget, appropriating $43,653.80 to Solid Waste Fund and transferring $1,180.00 to JAG Fund (passed)

Information Technology

The Garland County IT committee met for the first time in 15 months, discussing ransomware protections, a potential new phone system, and email upgrades. No formal decisions were made; items were discussed for future budgeting and action.

• Discussed purchasing RingCentral City phone system for next year's budget
• Discussed upgrading email to Office 365 as Microsoft phases out support for current system
• Tim Stockdale to call insurance company about ransomware coverage
• Discussed replacing network switches and access points in county buildings
• Computers to be ordered by end of summer per replacement plan
• Secured .gov domains for City and County; Treasurer to verify grant requirements
• County website update in progress via CivicPlus; departments to contact Anna or Lanie

Finance Committee

The Garland County Finance Committee will consider resolutions authorizing the county judge to apply for $19,304,565 in American Rescue Plan Act funding, and the sheriff to apply for two federal grants. They will also review a budget amendment ordinance and a transfer for a used excavator. The meeting includes reports on sales tax collections, overtime, and a contract payment.

• Resolution to apply for $19,304,565 in American Rescue Plan Act funding
• Resolution to apply for Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant (up to $10,000, 50% match)
• Resolution to apply for STEP Grant (up to $100,000, 20% match)
• Ordinance to amend 2021 budget: appropriate $43,653.80 in Solid Waste Fund and transfer $1,180 to JAG Fund
• Transfer $77,000 for used John Deere 210GLC excavator

The Finance Committee approved resolutions authorizing the County Judge to apply for $19,304,565 in American Rescue Plan Act funds and the Sheriff to apply for two grants. It also endorsed US Vanadium's tax back program participation, amended the 2021 budget, and approved a Solid Waste fund transfer. All items passed without opposition.

• Approved resolution to apply for $19,304,565 ARP aid (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for Sheriff to apply for FY 2021 Bulletproof Vest Grant (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for Sheriff to apply for 2021-2022 STEP Grant (unanimous)
• Approved endorsement of US Vanadium for tax back program (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment ordinance 0-20-35 (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $1,180 from General Fund to JAG Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Solid Waste transfer for used John Deere 210 excavator (unanimous)

Human Resources

The Human Resources Committee is reviewing two proposed policy adoptions. The committee will consider the Garland County Family Medical Leave Act Policy and the Equal Employment Opportunity Plan.

• Adoption of the Garland County, Arkansas Family Medical Leave Act Policy
• Adoption of the Garland County, Arkansas Equal Employment Opportunity Plan

The Human Resources Committee voted unanimously to adopt the Garland County Family Medical Leave Act Policy and the Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, forwarding both to the full Quorum Court for final approval. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Family Medical Leave Act Policy, forwarded to Quorum Court (unanimous)
• Adopted Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, forwarded to Quorum Court (unanimous)

Public Health, Welfare & Safety Committee

The Garland County Public Health, Welfare & Safety Committee is meeting to discuss two topics: microchipping pets, with guest speaker Ellette Vinyard, and short-term rentals in the county. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are for discussion only. The meeting is open to the public and can be attended via Zoom with advance registration.

• Discussion on microchipping pets with guest speaker Ellette Vinyard
• Discussion on short-term rentals in Garland County
• Meeting held in Courtroom 200 at 5:30 PM on May 24, 2021
• Zoom webinar available with registration closing at 4:15 PM the same day

The committee heard from a resident about a pet microchipping program and discussed making microchipping a requirement of the Spay & Neuter Program, but no formal action was taken. They also discussed problems with short-term rentals, including parking, garbage, and septic issues, and suggested inviting officials to the next meeting to find solutions. The meeting adjourned without any formal votes or decisions.

• No formal decisions or votes taken
• Discussed making microchipping a requirement of the Spay & Neuter Program
• Suggested inviting Sheriff, Environmental Services, and City Sanitation to next meeting

Quorum Court

The Garland County Quorum Court will consider establishing a special revenue fund for American Rescue Plan Act funds, authorizing a $184,374.71 grant application for the Prosecuting Attorney's office, and appointing a member to the Lakeside School Board. The court will also review budget amendments and committee reports.

• Resolution R-21-10: Authorizes applying for a $184,374.71 VOCA grant with a 20% local match of $36,869.87
• Resolution R-21-11: Appoints a member to fill a vacancy on the Lakeside School Board
• Ordinance O-21-14: Establishes the American Rescue Plan Fund (fund #3046)
• Ordinance O-21-15 and O-21-16: Amend the 2021 county budget to anticipate revenues and transfer funds
• Other business includes a Metro Partnership invoice and 2020 coroner statistics

The Garland County Quorum Court met on May 10, 2021, and adopted several resolutions and ordinances. Notably, it established a special revenue fund for the American Rescue Plan (O-21-14) with an emergency clause, and approved two budget amendment ordinances (O-21-15 and O-21-16). It also authorized the prosecuting attorney to apply for a $184,374.71 VOCA grant and appointed a member to the Lakeside School Board. All votes were unanimous (12-0) with one justice absent.

• Adopted O-21-14 establishing American Rescue Plan Fund (12-0)
• Adopted emergency clause for O-21-14 (12-0)
• Adopted O-21-15 amending 2021 county budget (12-0)
• Adopted O-21-16 amending 2021 county budget (12-0)
• Adopted R-21-10 authorizing VOCA grant application for $184,374.71 (voice vote)
• Adopted R-21-11 appointing Lakeside School Board member (voice vote)
• Approved May invoice payment (voice vote)

Finance Committee

The Garland County Finance Committee will consider a resolution authorizing the Prosecuting Attorney to apply for a $184,374.71 VOCA grant, an ordinance establishing an American Rescue Plan Fund, and two budget amendment ordinances covering salary increases, transfers, and grant appropriations. The committee will also discuss other business, including reports from the Hot Springs Metro Partnership and updates on sales tax and Oaklawn revenue.

• Resolution to apply for VOCA grant totaling $184,374.71 with 20% local match of $36,869.87
• Ordinance to establish American Rescue Plan Fund (fund #3046) for federal COVID-19 relief
• Budget amendments for salary increases and title changes totaling $15,355 across several departments
• Transfer of $16,000 to Road Fund overtime for February snowstorm costs
• Appropriations for STEP grant ($49,561.23) and Juvenile Officer Grant ($10,492.29)

The Finance Committee passed a resolution to apply for a $184,374.71 VOCA grant with a 20% match, and approved ordinances establishing an American Rescue Plan fund and amending the 2021 budget for various appropriations and transfers. All motions passed without opposition. The committee also received an economic development update from the Hot Springs Metro Partnership.

• Approved resolution to apply for VOCA grant of $184,374.71 with $36,869.87 match (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance establishing American Rescue Plan Fund and declaring emergency (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment with appropriations for Circuit Clerk, Sheriff, and County Judge positions (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for Road Fund overtime, Sheriff pay period changes, STEP grant, and Juvenile Officer Grant (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $1,763.11 from repairs/maintenance to pay property taxes for Public Defenders building (unanimous)

Public Health, Welfare & Safety Committee

The April 26, 2021, monthly meeting of the Garland County Public Health, Welfare & Safety Committee has been cancelled. A notification will be sent before the next meeting. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled for April 26, 2021

Human Resources

The Garland County Human Resources Committee will consider five requests for salary increases, re-ratings, and title changes for county positions. The requests come from the Circuit Clerk, Sheriff, County Judge, County Comptroller, and County Attorney. The committee will review supporting letters and job descriptions before deciding whether to recommend approval.

• Deputy Circuit Clerk/Assistant Bookkeeper salary increase of $554.41 (from $27,725.84 to $28,280.25)
• Sheriff's Office Administrator re-rate and 7% salary increase (from $42,259 to $45,217)
• County Judge Secretary/Accounts Payable Clerk title change, re-rate, and 7% increase (from $30,893 to $33,055)
• Human Resources Manager title change, re-rate, and 7% increase (from $39,611 to $42,383)
• Paralegal/Administrative Assistant to County Attorney title change, re-rate, and salary increase (from $33,421 to $38,000)

The Garland County Human Resources Committee approved several salary increases and title changes for county positions, including a 7% raise for the Office Administrator, Secretary/Accounts Payable Clerk, and Human Resources Manager, and a salary increase for the Paralegal/Administrative Assistant. The committee also approved the Circuit Clerk's request for a 2% salary increase for the Deputy Circuit Clerk/Assistant Bookkeeper, after a motion to amend it to 7% failed. Additionally, the committee approved paying seasonal Road Department laborers $12 per hour, above the prevailing minimum wage.

• Approved 7% salary increase for Office Administrator (unanimous)
• Approved title change and 7% salary increase for Secretary/Accounts Payable Clerk (unanimous)
• Approved title change and 7% salary increase for Human Resources Manager (unanimous)
• Approved title change and salary increase for Paralegal/Administrative Assistant (unanimous)
• Approved 2% salary increase for Deputy Circuit Clerk/Assistant Bookkeeper (unanimous)
• Denied motion to amend Circuit Clerk request to 7% (failed, lack of second)
• Approved $12/hour for seasonal Road Department laborers (unanimous)

Quorum Court

The Garland County Quorum Court will hold its regular meeting on April 12, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the County Courtroom, 501 Ouachita Ave, Hot Springs. The agenda includes reading proposed resolutions and ordinances, committee reports, and other business. Key items include a resolution endorsing FiberPro LLC for the state Tax Back program, an ordinance to consolidate and replace the county's animal control regulations, and two budget amendment ordinances.

• R-21-8: Resolution certifying local government endorsement of FiberPro LLC for the Tax Back program
• O-21-11: Ordinance to amend, incorporate, merge and replace animal control ordinance O-13-66
• O-21-12 and O-21-13: Amendments to the 2021 county budget ordinance O-20-35
• O-20-10: Ordinance to establish various grant funds
• Consideration of Metro Partnership April 2021 invoice

The Garland County Quorum Court met on April 12, 2021, with all 13 Justices present. The court adopted three resolutions, including confirming a Westwood Village Sewer Board appointment and endorsing FiberPro LLC for the state's Tax Back program. It also passed three ordinances, including amendments to establish various grant funds, a comprehensive update to animal control regulations, and two budget amendments. All votes were unanimous (13-0).

• Adopted Resolution R-21-7 confirming appointment to Westwood Village Sewer Board (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution R-21-8 endorsing FiberPro LLC for the Tax Back program (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution R-21-9 authorizing purchases without soliciting bids (voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance O-21-10 amending prior ordinances to establish various grant funds (13-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-21-11 amending animal control regulations (13-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-21-12 amending the 2021 budget (13-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-21-13 amending the 2021 budget (13-0)

Finance Committee

The Garland County Finance Committee passed a resolution endorsing FiberPro, LLC for the tax back program and approved multiple ordinances amending the 2021 budget, including appropriations for sheriff, jail, and county judge budgets. All motions passed without opposition.

• Endorsed FiberPro, LLC for tax back program (passed without opposition)
• Amended ordinances to establish various grant funds (passed without opposition)
• Amended 2021 budget for sheriff deposits and appropriations (passed without opposition)
• Amended 2021 budget for county judge and sheriff appropriations and transfers (passed without opposition)
• Approved $1,432.26 transfer for FortiSwitch between General Fund and Detention Fund (passed without opposition)
• Approved Hot Springs Metro Partnership update (passed without opposition)

Public Health, Welfare & Safety Committee

The Public Health, Welfare & Safety Committee met to discuss amending the current county ordinance regarding animal control. The proposed changes aim to clarify definitions for 'vicious' and 'nuisance' animals and update enforcement procedures.

• Discussion of amendments to the Garland County vicious dog ordinance
• Proposed fine of up to $1,000 and/or up to one year in jail for ordinance violations
• Requirement of a $1,000 fee or $100,000 liability insurance for owners of court-declared vicious dogs
• Establishment of specific containment rules for 'High Risk Breeds' such as Pit Bull types

The committee approved amendments to the vicious dog ordinance, including removing the tagging requirement, adding a separate penalty for nuisance dogs, and adding an emergency clause. The changes aim to distinguish vicious dogs from nuisance dogs and address dogs running at large.

• Approved motion to remove tagging language, add separate nuisance dog penalty, and add emergency clause (unanimous)

Human Resources

The Garland County Human Resources Committee will consider three personnel requests: creating a part-time courtroom assistant for Circuit Court Division I, creating a full-time Peer Specialist for the Adult Detention Facility funded by a state grant, and providing a 7% merit increase for a Deputy Bookkeeper. The committee will also handle other business and adjourn.

• Part-time Courtroom Assistant at $12.50/hour for Circuit Court Division I
• Full-time Peer Specialist for Adult Detention Facility, $33,500/year, funded by PACT Grant
• 7% merit increase for Deputy Bookkeeper, funded by $1,941 transfer from position 3006.0102.0341 to 3006.0102.0309

The Human Resources Committee approved creating a part-time Courtroom Assistant position at $11.00 per hour, despite a request for $12.50, and approved a full-time Peer Specialist for the Adult Detention Facility funded by a grant. The committee denied a 7% merit increase for a Deputy Bookkeeper and recommended rewriting that position's description for later review.

• Approved part-time Courtroom Assistant position at $11.00/hour (requested $12.50)
• Approved full-time Peer Specialist for Adult Detention Facility, funded by PACT Grant
• Denied 7% merit increase for Deputy Bookkeeper
• Recommended rewriting Assistant Bookkeeper position per JESAP guidelines

Quorum Court

The Garland County Quorum Court will hold a regular meeting on March 8, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the County Courtroom, 501 Ouachita Ave, Hot Springs, Arkansas. The agenda includes approval of minutes and exhibits, committee reports, and readings of proposed resolutions and ordinances. Key items include a resolution confirming an appointment to the Royal Water Public Facilities Board, an ordinance amending the county personnel policy, and an ordinance amending the 2021 budget.

• Resolution R-21-6: Confirming appointment of Anita Bogard to the Royal Water Public Facilities Board
• Ordinance O-20-8: Amending Garland County Personnel Policy and Handbook
• Ordinance O-21-9: Amending the 2021 Garland County Budget Ordinance O-20-35
• Other business: Consideration of Metro Partnership March 2021 invoice and disposal of county property

The Garland County Quorum Court met on March 8, 2021, and approved the agenda, minutes, exhibits, and committee reports. It adopted Resolution R-21-6 confirming Anita Bogard to the Royal Water Public Facilities Board. The court also adopted Ordinance 0-21-8 amending the county personnel policy handbook, including an emergency clause, and Ordinance 0-21-9 amending the 2021 budget. All votes were unanimous with 13 in favor and none against.

• Approved the agenda, minutes of the February 8, 2021 meeting, and exhibits.
• Approved committee reports from the Ordinance, Finance, Human Resources, and Public Health committees.
• Adopted Resolution R-21-6 confirming Anita Bogard to the Royal Water Public Facilities Board (Justice Owen abstained).
• Adopted Ordinance 0-21-8 amending the Garland County Personnel Policy Handbook, with an emergency clause.
• Adopted Ordinance 0-21-9 amending the 2021 Garland County budget.
• Approved the March invoice payment.
• Adjourned the meeting.

Special Joint Committee Meeting

The Joint Finance and Human Resources Committee is considering an ordinance to change the county pay period to biweekly starting April 1, 2021. The body is also reviewing several budget amendments to appropriate grant funds for the Sheriff, County Judge, and Circuit Court.

• Proposed change of employee pay period from semi-monthly to biweekly
• Appropriation of $428,610.81 from the Ouachita Memorial Hospital Sale Fund for a Hazard Mitigation Safe Room Grant
• Appropriation of $50,000.00 for the Peers Achieving Collaborative Treatment (PACT) Grant
• Local match of $18,222.00 from the General Fund for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant
• Appropriation of $30,564.91 for the Coronavirus Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Fund

The Joint Finance and Human Resources Committee voted to advance ordinances changing the county pay period from semi-monthly to biweekly, and to amend the 2021 budget to handle various grant funds, including new grants for the Sheriff and a hazard mitigation project. All motions passed without opposition. The committee also discussed sales tax and rebates but took no action on those topics.

• Approved do pass for ordinance changing pay period from semi-monthly to biweekly (Human Resources).
• Approved do pass for ordinance changing pay period from semi-monthly to biweekly (Finance).
• Approved do pass for budget amendment covering multiple grant fund adjustments, including JAG, Community Block Grants, Hazard Mitigation Safe Room, PACT, Juvenile Grant-In-Aid, Bulletproof Vest, Entergy Boating Safety, STEP, Juvenile Drug Court, and Juvenile AOC funds.
• Approved do pass for Mr. Troutman's report.
• Discussed sales tax and rebates but took no formal action.

Quorum Court

The Garland County Quorum Court will hold its regular meeting on February 8, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the County Courtroom, 501 Ouachita Ave, Hot Springs. The agenda includes reading proposed resolutions and ordinances, committee reports, and other business. Key items include resolutions on grant applications and a policy prohibiting excessive force, as well as ordinances on budget amendments and a new election coordinator position.

• R-21-3: Resolution to establish policy prohibiting excessive force by law enforcement against non-violent civil rights demonstrators
• R-21-2: Resolution authorizing application for Arkansas Community and Economic Development Program (ACEDP) grant funds
• R-21-4: Resolution authorizing juvenile judge to apply for FY 2021 AOC grant
• R-21-5: Resolution establishing wage cap for part-time and temporary extra help employees
• O-21-4: Ordinance to create Election Coordinator position and appropriate funds in Election Commission budget

The Garland County Quorum Court adopted four resolutions and five ordinances, including authorizing grant applications, establishing a wage cap for part-time employees, continuing business with Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield, amending the 2020 and 2021 budgets, and approving an interlocal agreement with the City of Hot Springs. All votes were unanimous except for the interlocal agreement, which passed 11-2. The court also approved committee reports and an invoice payment.

• Adopted Resolution R-21-2 authorizing ACEDP grant application (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution R-21-3 prohibiting excessive force by law enforcement (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution R-21-4 authorizing AOC grant application for Juvenile Court (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution R-21-5 establishing wage cap for part-time/temporary employees (voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance O-21-3 continuing business with Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield (12-0, Brown abstained)
• Adopted Ordinance O-21-4 creating Election Coordinator position and amending 2021 budget (13-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-21-5 amending 2020 budget (13-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-21-6 amending 2021 budget (13-0)

Public Health, Welfare & Safety Committee

The Garland County Public Health, Welfare & Safety Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss a proposed Interlocal Governmental Cooperative Agreement with the City of Hot Springs. The agreement would allocate a portion of countywide sales and use tax revenue to Hot Springs based on population and growth above a baseline. No final decision is being made at this meeting; it is a discussion item.

• Discussion of Interlocal Governmental Cooperative Agreement with City of Hot Springs
• Agreement proposes sharing sales tax revenue growth above 3.6% of previous year's collections
• Allocation formula based on 2020 Census per capita population
• Agreement term begins April 1, 2021, and lasts as long as the county levies the 0.5% sales tax
• Hot Springs would extend water and sewer access to unincorporated areas voluntarily

The committee approved Ordinance O-21-7, an interlocal agreement with the City of Hot Springs for water-related revenue sharing. The agreement changes the calculation baseline to an eight-year average of 3.6% growth, with no split if county growth is 3% or less, and a per-capita split of growth above that. The agreement takes effect April 1, 2021.

• Approved Ordinance O-21-7, interlocal water agreement with City of Hot Springs (unanimous)

Public Hearings

Garland County is holding a public hearing to identify and prioritize community needs and decide whether to apply for Arkansas Community and Economic Development Program (ACEDP) funds. The hearing will also take comments on proposed project activities and their potential impacts. Funds could support housing rehabilitation, community facilities, or economic development, but must benefit low/moderate-income families, prevent slum/blight, or address urgent health or welfare threats.

• Public hearing on ACEDP fund application and community needs prioritization
• Funds available for housing rehabilitation, community facilities, or economic development
• Projects must meet one of three federal objectives: low/moderate income benefit, slum/blight prevention, or urgent community health/welfare need
• Technical assistance offered to groups representing low- and moderate-income persons
• Accommodations for disabilities and non-English speakers available with notice by 2/03/21

Finance Committee

The Garland County Finance Committee is meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including applications for state and federal grants, budget amendments for 2020 and 2021, and a policy on excessive force. The agenda includes multiple fund transfers and appropriations, as well as reports on sales tax and other revenue. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom webinar.

• Resolution to apply for Arkansas Community and Economic Development Program (ACEDP) grant
• Resolution to establish policy prohibiting excessive force by law enforcement during non-violent civil rights demonstrations
• Ordinance to amend 2020 budget with multiple fund transfers, including $44,193.07 for Sheriff's Commissary Fund
• Ordinance to create Election Coordinator position and amend 2021 budget
• Ordinance to amend 2021 budget with $24,562.00 JAG grant and $11,793.25 Bulletproof Vest Grant

Public Health, Welfare & Safety Committee

The Public Health, Welfare & Safety Committee is discussing an Interlocal Governmental Cooperative Agreement with the City of Hot Springs. The agreement concerns the allocation of countywide sales and use tax revenue and the extension of municipal water and sewage services to unincorporated areas.

• Discussion of Interlocal Governmental Cooperative Agreement with the City of Hot Springs
• Proposed allocation of 0.5% countywide sales and use tax proceeds in excess of a 2020 baseline
• Extension of Hot Springs waterworks and sewage systems to unincorporated Garland County

Human Resources

The Human Resources Committee approved a resolution establishing a wage cap for part-time and temporary extra help employees, setting pay at minimum wage unless a written justification is approved by the committee. The committee also voted to create a full-time Election Coordinator position for the Garland County Election Commission, forwarding it to the Finance Committee for consideration. Both motions passed without opposition.

• Approved wage cap resolution for part-time/temp employees, forwarded to Quorum Court (unanimous)
• Approved creation of full-time Election Coordinator position, forwarded to Finance Committee (unanimous)

Quorum Court

The Garland County Quorum Court will hold a regular meeting on January 11, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the County Courtroom, 501 Ouachita Ave, Hot Springs, Arkansas. The agenda includes committee reports, a resolution authorizing purchases exempt from bidding, an ordinance setting rules of procedure, and an ordinance amending the 2021 budget. The meeting also includes consideration of a Metro Partnership invoice and a report on disposal of county property.

• Resolution R-21-1 authorizing purchases exempt from soliciting bids under Arkansas Code §14-22-106(21)
• Ordinance O-20-1 setting rules of procedure for the Quorum Court
• Ordinance O-21-2 amending the 2021 county budget ordinance O-20-35
• Consideration of Metro Partnership January 2021 invoice
• Report of disposal of county property

The Garland County Quorum Court met on January 11, 2021, with all 13 Justices of the Peace present. The court adopted Resolution R-21-1, which authorizes the county to purchase goods or services without soliciting bids as allowed by state law. It also adopted Ordinance O-21-1, setting rules of procedure for the court, and Ordinance O-21-2, which amends the 2021 county budget. All votes were unanimous (13-0).

• Adopted Resolution R-21-1 authorizing exempt purchases without bidding (voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance O-21-1 setting rules of procedure for the Quorum Court (13-0)
• Adopted emergency clause for Ordinance O-21-1 (13-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-21-2 amending the 2021 county budget (13-0)
• Approved December invoice payment (voice vote)
• Approved committee reports (voice vote)
• Approved agenda and prior meeting minutes (voice votes)

Public Health, Welfare & Safety Committee

This is a procedural special meeting of the Garland County Public Health, Welfare & Safety Committee. The only substantive action is electing a chair and vice-chair; no other business is listed.

• Elect chair and vice-chair

The Public Health, Welfare, and Safety Committee held a special meeting to elect officers for 2021. Justice Raney was appointed Chairman and Justice Young was appointed Vice Chairman, both by unanimous votes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed Justice Raney as 2021 Chairman (unanimous)
• Appointed Justice Young as 2021 Vice Chairman (unanimous)

Human Resources

This is a special meeting of the Garland County Human Resources Committee. The only substantive item is electing a chair and vice-chair; the rest is procedural.

• Elect Chair and Vice-Chair

Environmental Services/Public Works and Buildings Committee

This is a special meeting of the Environmental Service, Public Works and Buildings Committee. The agenda contains only procedural items: calling the meeting to order, electing a chair and vice-chair, and adjourning. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Elect Chair and Vice-Chair

Finance Committee

The Garland County Finance Committee is meeting to consider a resolution authorizing the county to purchase goods and services without soliciting bids through certain government purchasing programs, and an ordinance amending the 2021 budget to appropriate funds for district judges' salaries, county clerk staff, and solid waste staff. The committee will also review fund transfers for security and alarm systems, and hear reports on overtime, sales tax collections, and Oaklawn revenue.

• Resolution to exempt purchases from bidding via TIPS/TAPS, GSA Advantage, Sourcewell, BuyBoard, US Communities
• Appropriation of $58,650 for district judges' salaries
• Appropriation of $34,957.28 for County Clerk's Chief Deputy salary and benefits
• Appropriation of $1,229.70 for Solid Waste Lead Roll Off Operator salary and benefits
• Transfers: $4,763.25 for security camera system and $17,074.45 for landfill alarm system

The Garland County Finance Committee unanimously appointed Justice McKee as 2021 Chairman and Justice Braziel as Vice Chairman. The committee passed a resolution authorizing bid exemptions under Arkansas Code Annotated §14-22-106(21), approved an ordinance amending the 2021 budget with three appropriations totaling $94,837.98, and approved two fund transfers. The committee also received reports from the Hot Springs Metro Partnership and discussed sales tax rebates and the Oaklawn Report before adjourning.

• Appointed Justice McKee as 2021 Chairman (unanimous)
• Appointed Justice Braziel as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing bid exemptions under ACA §14-22-106(21) (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment appropriating $58,650.00 for District Judges' salaries (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment appropriating $34,957.28 for County Clerk's Chief Deputy salary (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment appropriating $1,229.70 for Solid Waste Lead Roll Off Operator salary (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $4,763.25 in Treasurer's Automation Fund for security camera system (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $17,074.45 in Solid Waste Fund (unanimous)