Garland County public meetings in 2022

Ordinance Committee

The committee approved the 2023 annual operating budget and an ordinance clarifying township officer compensation. It also approved budget amendments for the County Librarian and the Sheriff.

• Approved Ordinance O-22-55 to clarify township officer compensation procedures
• Approved Ordinance O-22-56 to appropriate $10,508.72 for library book drops
• Approved Ordinance O-22-56 to appropriate $2,699.00 for Sheriff's auto repairs
• Approved Ordinance O-22-57 to establish the 2023 annual operating budget

Quorum Court

The Garland County Quorum Court will hold a regular meeting to consider three proposed ordinances: clarifying compensation procedures for township officers, amending the 2022 budget, and establishing the 2023 annual operating budget. The court will also review committee reports, acknowledge a Metro Partnership invoice, and receive reports on property disposal and overtime.

• O-22-55: Ordinance to clarify compensation procedures for township officers
• O-22-56: Ordinance to amend the 2022 budget and appropriate funds
• O-22-57: Ordinance to establish the 2023 annual operating budget
• Consideration of Metro Partnership December 2022 invoice from Gary Troutman
• Acknowledgement of report for disposal of property and overtime report

The Quorum Court approved the annual operating budget for the 2023 calendar year and amended the 2022 budget ordinance. The court also adopted an ordinance clarifying compensation procedures for township officers.

• Adopted 2023 annual operating budget (Ordinance O-22-57) (10-0)
• Adopted amendment to 2022 budget ordinance to anticipate revenues (Ordinance O-22-56) (10-0)
• Adopted ordinance clarifying township officer compensation procedures (Ordinance O-22-58) (10-0)
• Approved December 2022 Metro Partnership invoice payment (Voice vote)
• Acknowledged Report for Disposal of County Property (Voice vote)
• Acknowledged overtime report (Voice vote)

Finance Committee

The Garland County Finance Committee will consider three ordinances: one clarifying per diem compensation procedures for township officers, one amending the 2022 budget with specific appropriations, and one approving the 2023 annual operating budget. The 2023 budget includes a $1,500 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for full-time employees, with exceptions for the Quorum Court and County Library, and incorporates several adjustments made since the budget meeting. The committee will also hear reports on the Hot Springs Metro Partnership, position and salary adjustments, overtime, sales tax collections, and Oaklawn revenue.

• Ordinance to clarify per diem compensation procedures for township officers, requiring documentation for payment
• Appropriation of $10,508.72 from County Library Reserve Fund for book drops
• Appropriation of $2,699.00 refund to Sheriff's Budget for auto repairs
• 2023 Budget includes $1,500 per full-time employee COLA, except Quorum Court (3%) and County Library
• 2023 Budget adjustments include $300,000 for PSAP upgrades and $189,999 increase for Assessor's Reappraisal

The committee approved the 2023 Budget, which includes a $1,500 cost of living adjustment for most full-time employees. It also passed an ordinance to amend the 2022 budget and an ordinance regarding township officer compensation procedures.

• Approved ordinance to clarify township officer compensation procedures
• Approved 2022 budget amendment for $10,508.72 for library book drops
• Approved 2022 budget amendment for $2,699.00 for sheriff auto repairs
• Approved 2023 Budget including $1,500 COLA for most full-time employees
• Approved 2023 Budget reduction of animal control vehicle from $55,000 to $45,000
• Approved $300,000 appropriation in Emergency 911 Reserve Fund for PSAP upgrades
• Approved 2023 Budget increase of $189,999 annually for Assessor's Reappraisal
• Approved Hot Springs Metro Partnership report

Ordinance Committee

The committee approved the 2022 county, municipal, and school tax levies. It also passed several ordinances to adjust budgets for employee premium pay, grant fund allocations, and departmental overtime.

• Approved Ordinance O-22-51 to levy 2022 county, municipal, and school taxes
• Approved Ordinance O-22-52 for one-time premium pay to essential employees via American Rescue Plan Fund
• Approved Ordinance O-22-49 to revise House-To-House Solid Waste Collection rates
• Approved Ordinance O-22-46 for animal control services agreement with City of Hot Springs
• Approved Ordinance O-22-50 for 911 Communication Center certification pay incentives
• Approved Ordinance O-22-53 to appropriate $394,606.07 for Southwest Trail Grant Fund and other grant transfers
• Approved Ordinance O-22-54 for overtime and equipment appropriations across multiple departments
• Approved Resolution R-22-20 to destroy certain District Court Records

Quorum Court

The Garland County Quorum Court will hold a regular meeting on November 28, 2022, to consider several proposed ordinances, including a revision of house-to-house solid waste collection rates, an interlocal agreement with Hot Springs, and multiple budget amendments. The court will also acknowledge service awards and the 2021 county audit.

• O-22-49: Revises rates for house-to-house solid waste collection
• O-22-46: Approves an interlocal agreement between Garland County and the City of Hot Springs
• O-22-52: Appropriates funds for a one-time premium pay to essential county employees from American Rescue Plan funds
• O-22-51: Levies county, municipal, and school taxes for 2022, collectible in 2023
• O-22-48: Sets administration of the Garland County Library to begin January 1, 2023

The Garland County Quorum Court adopted several ordinances regarding tax levies, budget amendments, and county administration. The court also approved an interlocal agreement with the City of Hot Springs and updated rates for solid waste collection.

• Adopted Ordinance 0-22-51 to levy county, municipal, and school taxes for 2022 (12-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with City of Hot Springs via Ordinance 0-22-46 (12-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 0-22-49 revising house-to-house solid waste collection rates (12-0)
• Approved Ordinance 0-22-52 for one-time premium pay to essential employees via ARP funds (12-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 0-22-47 regarding Garland County Law Library administration (12-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 0-22-48 regarding Garland County Library administration (12-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-22-20 authorizing destruction of certain District Court records (Voice Vote)
• Approved November 2022 Metro Partnership invoice payment (Voice Vote)

Human Resources

The Garland County Human Resources Committee will meet to consider several personnel actions for the 2023 budget, including title changes, salary increases, new positions, and a certification pay incentive. Items include a title change and salary increase for a Road Department position, a new full-time Truck Driver-CDL Floater in Environmental Services, a pay raise for part-time Deputy Coroners, a Chief Deputy re-rate in the Treasurer's Office, a certification pay incentive for 911 Communications staff, conversion of two part-time library positions to full-time, and changes to Prosecuting Attorney staffing. The committee will vote on these requests, which are supported by attached letters from department heads.

• Title change from Skilled Operator to Mower Working Crew Leader (PCN 2000.0200.4434) with salary increase from $32,400 to $35,000
• Create full-time Truck Driver-CDL Floater in Environmental Services, salary $32,004
• Increase part-time Deputy Coroner pay from $12/hr to $13.22/hr
• Re-rate Chief Deputy Treasurer salary to minimum $59,854 per JESAP
• Add $600 annual certificate pay for 911 staff with Fire Service Communications Certification

The committee approved a new full-time Truck Drive-CDL Floater position and converted two part-time library roles to full-time. It also approved a salary increase for a Mower Working Crew Leander and a $600 annual certification incentive for 911 Communications Center staff. A request for a Deputy Coroner hourly rate increase saw no action.

• Approved title change to Mower Working Crew Leander and salary increase from $32,400 to $35,000
• Approved creation of full-time Truck Drive-CDL Floater position at $32,004 annual salary
• Approved $600 annual Certificate Pay Incentive and Personnel Policy amendment for 911 Communications Center staff
• Approved deletion of two part-time positions and creation of two full-time positions at Garland County Library
• Approved deletion of full-time Hot Check Coordinator position
• Approved creation of part-time PT Hot Check Clerk position
• No action taken on Deputy Coroner hourly rate increase from $12 to $13.22

Finance Committee

The Garland County Quorum Court will consider several ordinances, including amendments to the personnel policy for 911 center certification pay, an interlocal agreement with Hot Springs for animal control services, and ordinances regarding library administration and solid waste rates. The court will also review multiple budget amendments, the 2023 budget, and a cost of living adjustment for county employees.

• Ordinance to include 911 Communication Center personnel in certification pay incentive program
• Interlocal agreement with City of Hot Springs for animal control services at $411,707 annually
• Ordinance to revise solid waste collection rates
• Budget amendments including $394,606.07 for Southwest Trail Grant Fund and $74,415.40 for PACT Grant Fund
• 2023 Cost of Living Adjustment of $1,500 for full-time employees and 3% for Quorum Court

The committee approved a $1,500 annual cost-of-living adjustment for most full-time employees and a 3% increase for the Quorum Court. Several ordinances were passed to amend the 2022 budget for overtime, grants, and premium pay. The committee also approved a new interlocal agreement for animal control services with the City of Hot Springs.

• Approved $1,500 annual COLA for full-time employees and officials (excluding Library and Quorum Court)
• Approved 3% annual COLA for Quorum Court
• Approved interlocal agreement with City of Hot Springs for Animal Control Services
• Approved certification pay incentives for 911 Communication Center personnel
• Approved revised rates for House-To-House Solid Waste Collections
• Approved one-time premium pay for essential employees using American Rescue Plan funds
• Approved $394,606.07 appropriation for Southwest Trail Grant Fund from CARES Fund
• Approved appropriations for overtime in 911 and Solid Waste budgets, and $6,000 for Circuit Clerk chairs

Finance Committee

The Garland County Finance Committee is holding a full-day budget meeting to review proposed 2023 funding for every county department, from the County Clerk to the Sheriff and County Judge. Each department head will present their budget requests, including special funds for courts, roads, emergency services, and grants. This is a working session to prepare the county's annual budget for approval.

• Sheriff's office requests include funds for jail operations, detention facility, bulletproof vests, and emergency vehicles
• Road Department and Road & Bridge Improvement fund requests
• County Judge's budget includes American Rescue Plan, Coronavirus Relief, and Road Improvement Bond funds
• Multiple court-related funds for Circuit Court divisions and drug court
• 911 Dispatch and Emergency 911 Reserve fund requests

The Garland County Finance Committee held a budget hearing on October 19, 2022, and approved nearly all presented department budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. Each budget was passed by a motion for 'do pass' without opposition. The committee postponed discussion of personal services and capital asset requests until a special meeting on November 7. Several budgets included minor adjustments, such as reducing the County Clerk's advertising line from $7,500 to $5,000 and the Tax Collector's maintenance contracts from $21,100 to $11,000.

• Postponed personal services and capital asset requests until November 7 (unanimous)
• Approved County Clerk General Fund budget with advertising reduced to $5,000 (unanimous)
• Approved County Clerk Board of Equalization budget (unanimous)
• Approved County Clerk Cost Fund budget (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer General Fund budget (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer Automation Fund budget (unanimous)
• Approved Coroner General Fund budget (unanimous)
• Approved Division IV Circuit Court General Fund budget (unanimous)

Environmental Services/Public Works and Buildings Committee

The committee will discuss a proposed $1.50 per month rate increase for House-to-House customers. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Discussion of a $1.50/month rate increase for House-to-House customers

The Environmental Services, Public Works, and Buildings Committee voted unanimously to send a proposed $1.50 per month rate increase for house-to-house customers to the Finance Committee. The increase, tied to the Consumer Price Index, would take effect in January 2023. The county absorbed a 7% CPI increase last year under a seven-year contractor contract.

• Approved motion to send $1.50/month rate increase for house-to-house customers to Finance Committee (unanimous)

Ordinance Committee

The Garland County Ordinance Committee voted unanimously to recommend several ordinances and a resolution to the full Quorum Court. Key actions include approving a property assessment increase for the Lake Hamilton Fire Protection District, amending the 2022 budget to appropriate funds for sheriff's equipment and road improvements, and accepting multiple state and federal grants. All items passed without opposition.

• Approved Resolution R-22-19 confirming appointment to Westwood Village Sewer Facilities Board (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 0-22-41 setting materiality threshold for property tax refunds (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 0-22-42 establishing Local Assistance Tribal Consistency Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 0-22-43 increasing assessments in Lake Hamilton Fire Protection District effective Jan 1, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 0-22-44 amending 2022 budget for sheriff salary stipends, road funds, video systems, and ARP consulting (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 0-22-45 amending 2022 budget for juvenile court, historic preservation, and sheriff grants (unanimous)

Quorum Court

The Garland County Quorum Court will discuss several proposed ordinances, including budget amendments and a tax assessment increase for the Lake Hamilton Fire Protection District. The body will also consider a resolution for a sewer facilities board appointment.

• O-22-43: Proposed assessment increase for Lake Hamilton Fire Protection District effective January 1, 2023
• O-22-42: Proposed establishment of the Local Assistance Tribal Consistency Fund (LATC)
• O-22-44 and O-22-45: Proposed amendments to the 2022 Garland County Budget Ordinance O-21-45
• R-22-19: Proposed appointment to the Westwood Village Sewer Facilities Board
• O-22-41: Proposed materiality threshold for property tax refunds

The Garland County Quorum Court met on October 10, 2022, and adopted several ordinances. These included setting a materiality threshold for property tax refunds (O-22-41), establishing a Local Assistance Tribal Consistency Fund (O-22-42), approving an assessment increase for the Lake Hamilton Fire Protection District (O-22-43), and amending the 2022 budget in two ordinances (O-22-44 and O-22-45). All votes were unanimous (12-0) with one justice absent. The court also approved committee reports, an invoice payment, and acknowledged reports on overtime and disposal of county property.

• Adopted Resolution R-22-19 confirming appointment to Westwood Village Sewer Facilities Board (voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance O-22-41 setting materiality threshold for property tax refunds (12-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-22-42 establishing Local Assistance Tribal Consistency Fund (12-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-22-43 approving Lake Hamilton Fire Protection District assessment increase (12-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-22-44 amending 2022 budget for County Judge's budget (12-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-22-45 amending 2022 budget for various budgets (12-0)
• Approved October 2022 Metro Partnership invoice payment (voice vote)
• Acknowledged Overtime Report and Report for Disposal of County Property (voice votes)

Finance Committee

The Garland County Finance Committee is meeting to consider several ordinances, including setting a $1,500 materiality threshold for property tax refunds, establishing a Local Assistance Tribal Consistency Fund, approving a Lake Hamilton Fire Protection District assessment increase, and amending the 2022 budget to appropriate funds for sheriff stipends, cameras, road improvements, and grants. The meeting also includes a transfer in the County Road Fund and other business items.

• Appropriate $900,000 for 55 in-car video systems and 70 body-worn cameras for Sheriff
• Appropriate $3,334,226.97 in Road and Bridge Improvement Fund from 0.625% sales tax
• Approve Lake Hamilton Fire Protection District assessment increase effective Jan 1, 2023
• Set $1,500 materiality threshold for property tax refund remittance
• Appropriate $125,182 AHPP grant for courthouse repairs

The Garland County Finance Committee unanimously passed ordinances setting a materiality threshold for property tax refunds, establishing a Local Assistance Tribal Consistency Fund, and approving an assessment increase for the Lake Hamilton Fire Protection District effective January 1, 2023. The committee also approved multiple budget amendments, including appropriations for sheriff's office stipends, in-car video and body-worn cameras, road and bridge improvement funds, and various grants. A fund transfer of $294,214.06 from machinery to vehicles in the County Road Fund was also approved.

• Approved ordinance setting materiality threshold for property tax refunds (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance establishing Local Assistance Tribal Consistency Fund (LATC) and declaring emergency (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance approving assessment increase for Lake Hamilton Fire Protection District effective Jan 1, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment appropriating $10,765 for sheriff's stipends, $824.60 for retirement matching, $3,334,226.97 for road and bridge improvement, $900,000 for in-car video and body cameras, and $40,000 for ARP consulting (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment appropriating $18,000 for juvenile court grant, $125,182 for courthouse repairs, $59,450 for STEP grant, $4,071.96 for bulletproof vest grant, and $25,846 for JAG grant (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $294,214.06 from machinery to vehicles in County Road Fund (unanimous)

Ordinance Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Garland County Ordinance Committee. The only listed action is the reading of ordinances, with no specific items or decisions detailed. The meeting is scheduled for September 12, 2022, at the county courthouse.

• Reading of ordinances

The Garland County Ordinance Committee unanimously approved several resolutions and ordinances, including appointments to the Lake Catherine Waterworks and Sewer Facilities Board, authorization for cooperative purchasing, destruction of district court records, and multiple budget amendments. Key actions included transferring $608,245.72 in ARPA funds to the General Fund, creating a new jail peer specialist position, and appropriating $8.76 million from surplus road funds for city per-capita distributions and county road projects.

• Approved Resolution R-22-16 confirming Dave Munford to Lake Catherine Waterworks and Sewer Facilities Board (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-22-17 confirming Steve Cull to Lake Catherine Waterworks and Sewer Facilities Board (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-22-18 authorizing cooperative purchasing exempt from bidding (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O-22-37 authorizing destruction of district court records (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O-22-38 transferring $604,342.95 and $3,902.77 in ARPA funds to General Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O-22-39 creating jail peer specialist position, deleting maintenance supervisor, and other budget adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O-22-40 appropriating $8.76M from surplus road fund, $394,606 for Southwest Trail match, $183,914 for library roof, and other transfers (unanimous)

Quorum Court

The Quorum Court will discuss four ordinances to amend the 2022 county budget and one ordinance regarding the destruction of district court records. The body is also considering resolutions to appoint members to the Lake Catherine Waterworks and Sewer Facilities Board.

• R-22-16 and R-22-17: Appointments of Dave Munford and Steve Cull to Lake Catherine Waterworks and Sewer Facilities Board
• R-22-18: Authorization for departments to purchase goods or services without soliciting bids per Arkansas Code §14-22-106 (21)
• O-22-37: Ordinance authorizing the destruction of certain district court records
• O-22-38, O-22-39, O-22-40: Ordinances to amend the 2022 Garland County Budget Ordinance O-21-45
• Consideration of September 2022 invoice for Metro Partnership

The Garland County Quorum Court adopted four budget ordinances (O-22-37 through O-22-40) and three resolutions, including appointments to the Lake Catherine Waterworks and Sewer Facilities Board and a resolution authorizing exempt purchasing. All votes were unanimous (8-0) with five members absent. The court also approved committee reports, an invoice payment, and acknowledged an overtime report.

• Adopted Resolution R-22-16 confirming appointment to Lake Catherine Waterworks and Sewer Facilities Board (voice vote, passed)
• Adopted Resolution R-22-17 confirming appointment to Lake Catherine Waterworks and Sewer Facilities Board (voice vote, passed)
• Adopted Resolution R-22-18 authorizing exempt purchasing under Arkansas Code (voice vote, passed)
• Adopted Ordinance O-22-37 authorizing destruction of certain District Court records (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-22-38 amending 2022 budget for County Judge's budget (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-22-39 amending 2022 budget for various budgets (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-22-40 amending 2022 budget for various budgets (8-0)
• Approved September 2022 Metro Partnership invoice payment (voice vote, passed)

Finance Committee

The Garland County Finance Committee is considering several budget ordinances, including appropriating $8.76 million in surplus road funds from sales tax, distributing $3.42 million to cities and towns, and transferring $5.34 million to the County Road Fund. They will also review requests to create a new Peer Specialist position, adjust salaries, and fund various projects like a library roof replacement and CARES Act matching funds.

• Appropriate $8,763,656.37 from Surplus Pave-It-Forward Fund; distribute $3,419,578.72 to cities/towns per capita and transfer $5,344,077.65 to County Road Fund
• Appropriate $394,606.07 from CARES Fund for Southwest Trail match and land acquisitions
• Appropriate $183,914.08 for library roof replacement
• Create new Peer Specialist position (PCN 3400.0418.1123) at $34,700/year to replace expiring PACT grant
• Increase Certified Juvenile Officer salaries per SB 23, appropriating $6,666.37

The Garland County Finance Committee special meeting was called to order and immediately adjourned because only three of seven members were present, failing to meet the quorum requirement. No substantive decisions were made.

Human Resources

The Garland County Human Resources Committee is meeting to consider several personnel actions, including creating a full-time Peer Specialist position at the Adult Detention Facility, restructuring maintenance positions, and approving salary increases and transfers in the Circuit Court-Juvenile Division and County Recorder's office. The agenda includes both decisions and discussions on these items.

• Create full-time Peer Specialist at Adult Detention Facility, funded at $34,700 annually, replacing expiring P.A.C.T. grant
• Delete Maintenance Supervisor position and reclassify Housekeeping/Maid to Mechanical Maintenance Technician with salary increase from $29,808.74 to $34,576.93
• Transfer Juvenile Probation Officer between PCNs with salary increase from $31,623 to $32,004
• Promote Chief Probation Officer to Chief of Staff/Chief Deputy Intake Officer, salary from $40,573 to $46,584
• Salary increases for 10 Certified Juvenile Probation Officers totaling $23,491.50, plus $5,747 for benefits

Ordinance Committee

The Garland County Ordinance Committee unanimously passed four ordinances. These included amendments to the county noise ordinance, towing service policies, and two budget amendments covering various fund appropriations and transfers. All motions passed without opposition.

• Passed Ordinance 0-22-32 amending the noise ordinance to include unincorporated areas (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 0-22-33 amending towing service policies with clerical changes (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 0-22-34 amending the 2022 budget for workmen's compensation, HRA, insurance, and truck sale proceeds (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 0-22-35 amending the 2022 budget for various appropriations including ARPA reimbursements and grant funding (unanimous)

Quorum Court

The Garland County Quorum Court will discuss three separate budget amendments to transfer funds and anticipate revenues. The body is also considering revisions to the county noise ordinance and towing service policies.

• O-22-32: Proposed amendment to the Garland County noise ordinance
• O-22-33: Proposed amendment to vehicle towing services policies and rates
• O-22-34, O-22-35, O-22-36: Three proposed amendments to the 2022 budget ordinance
• Special presentation by Diana Hampo regarding towing fee revisions
• Consideration of August 2022 Metro Partnership invoice

The Garland County Quorum Court adopted three ordinances: an amendment to the noise ordinance (0-22-32), an amendment to towing service policies and rates (0-22-33), and three budget amendments (0-22-34, 0-22-35, 0-22-36). All were approved with 12-0 votes except the towing ordinance, which passed 11-1. The court also approved committee reports, an invoice payment, and acknowledged several reports.

• Adopted noise ordinance amendment 0-22-32 (12-0)
• Adopted towing ordinance amendment 0-22-33 (11-1)
• Adopted budget ordinance 0-22-34 (12-0)
• Adopted budget ordinance 0-22-35 (12-0)
• Adopted budget ordinance 0-22-36 (12-0)
• Approved committee reports as amended
• Approved August 2022 Metro Partnership invoice payment
• Acknowledged overtime report, disposal of county property, and interlocal purchasing contract

Information Technology

The Garland County IT Committee is meeting to discuss the new phone system and receive general updates from IT Director Jeff Winter. The agenda also includes an open discussion period for any department with questions or suggestions. This is a routine informational and discussion-focused meeting with no formal votes or decisions listed.

• Discussion on new phone system
• General updates from IT Director Jeff Winter
• Open discussion for department questions and suggestions

The Garland County IT Committee met and received updates on several technology initiatives. Jeff Winter reported the county switched back to KnowB4 for cyber awareness training, with a current rating of 60-70%. RingCentral phone system is fully deployed, and Office 365 email migration to the cloud is complete. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was informational.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded; meeting was informational

Finance Committee

The Garland County Finance Committee is meeting to consider several ordinances, including updating vehicle towing rates for the Sheriff's Department and multiple amendments to the 2022 county budget. These amendments cover appropriations for workmen's compensation, insurance, vehicle purchases, and law enforcement stipends. The committee will also discuss other business such as sales tax collections and the Oaklawn revenue report.

• Ordinance to amend towing rates for Sheriff's Department, including $125 towing fee and $50 administrative fee
• Appropriation of $361,544.82 for Sheriff's vehicles and graphics, reimbursing ARPA fund
• Appropriation of $339,097.50 for law enforcement officer stipends from state grant
• Appropriation of $248,125.10 for 2015 Frontload Trash Truck, reimbursing ARPA fund
• Transfer of $100,000 for Health Reimbursement Arrangements and federal tax

The Finance Committee passed an ordinance amending vehicle towing policies and rates for the Sheriff's Department, and approved several budget amendments covering fund transfers, appropriations, and grant receipts. All motions passed without opposition.

• Approved ordinance amending towing policies and rates for Sheriff's Department (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment appropriating $31,539 workmen's comp refund and other transfers (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for Sheriff, Clerk, and Judge requests including ARPA reimbursements (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for law enforcement stipend grants and retirement matching (unanimous)
• Approved $449.83 transfer in JAG Fund from cell phones to machinery (unanimous)
• Approved HSMP economic development report (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Garland County Finance Committee is meeting to consider two ordinances: one updating vehicle towing rates for the Sheriff's Department, and another amending the 2022 budget with multiple appropriations and transfers. The budget amendments include using a workmen's compensation refund, funding for sheriff vehicles, jail security system costs, and other line-item adjustments. The meeting also includes reports on sales tax collections and other business.

• Ordinance to amend towing rates: administrative fee $50, towing $125, winching $80, storage $45/day (10,000 GVW or less) and $75/day (greater than 10,000 GVW)
• Appropriation of $361,544.82 from County General Fund to Sheriff's Budget for vehicle outfitting and ARPA reimbursement
• Appropriation of $248,125.10 from Solid Waste Fund to reimburse ARPA for 2015 Frontload Trash Truck
• Appropriation of $18,736.00 from Detention Facility Fund for increased jail security system cost
• Appropriation of $5,622.83 for ballot printing system in Election Commission Budget

Public Health, Welfare & Safety Committee

The Garland County Public Health, Welfare & Safety Committee is meeting to discuss three items: a revised noise ordinance, an animal control ordinance, and a towing services rate increase for the Sheriff's Office rotation list. The agenda includes proposed ordinance texts for the noise and animal control changes, but no final votes are scheduled—only discussion.

• Revised noise ordinance: extends coverage to all unincorporated areas, prohibits loud music/engine noise between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., fines up to $500 per violation
• Animal control ordinance: merges prior ordinances, defines vicious dogs and high-risk breeds, requires $1,000 fee or $100,000 liability insurance for vicious dogs, fines up to $2,500 and/or 1 year jail
• Towing services rate increase for Sheriff's Office rotation list (no dollar amount specified in agenda)

The committee approved a revised noise ordinance clarifying that it applies to unincorporated areas, including Hot Springs Village, which is technically a private nonprofit corporation. The committee also approved a revised towing ordinance with about a 25% rate increase, the first since 2016. No action was taken on a resident's complaints about a neighbor's animals and property, as the county found no violations.

• Approved revised noise ordinance clarifying enforcement in Hot Springs Village (unanimous)
• Approved revised towing ordinance with about 25% rate increase (unanimous)
• No action on animal control complaints; county found no violations

Ordinance Committee

The Garland County Ordinance Committee unanimously passed all items on the agenda, including resolutions for grant applications and ordinances for budget amendments and policy repeals. All votes were without opposition, with Chairman Owen abstaining on one resolution due to a conflict of interest.

• Approved Resolution R-22-11 confirming Lataschya Harris to the Library Board (passed without opposition, Owen abstained)
• Approved Resolution R-22-12 authorizing Sheriff to apply for Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant (passed without opposition)
• Approved Resolution R-22-13 authorizing Prosecuting Attorney to apply for SDCEP grant of $58,547 with $14,637 match (passed without opposition)
• Approved Resolution R-22-14 authorizing Sheriff to apply for JAG grant of $25,846 (passed without opposition)
• Approved Resolution R-22-15 authorizing Sheriff to apply for STEP grant of $120,504.25 with $20,000 match (passed without opposition)
• Approved Ordinance 0-22-26 repealing several personnel-related ordinances (passed without opposition)
• Approved Ordinance 0-22-27 authorizing grant for law enforcement salary stipends (passed without opposition)
• Approved multiple budget amendment ordinances (0-22-28 through 0-22-31) including ARPA fund transfers and various appropriations (all passed without opposition)

Quorum Court

The Garland County Quorum Court is meeting to vote on several grant applications for the Sheriff and Prosecuting Attorney's offices. The body is also considering ordinances to amend the 2022 county budget and repeal various personnel policies.

• R-22-13: SDCEP matching grant totaling $73,184.00 for the Prosecuting Attorney's Office
• R-22-14: Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) totaling $25,846.00 for the Sheriff's Office
• R-22-15: STEP grant totaling $120,504.25 for the Sheriff's Office
• O-22-26: Ordinance repealing policies on cell phones, longevity pay, and FMLA
• O-22-29, O-22-30, O-22-31: Ordinances to amend the 2022 Garland County Budget

The Garland County Quorum Court unanimously adopted several resolutions and ordinances, including a major personnel policy overhaul (Ordinance 0-22-26) that repealed and replaced policies on cell phones, longevity pay, FMLA, catastrophic leave, and the county personnel policy. The court also authorized applications for multiple grants, including a bulletproof vest grant, a drug crime enforcement grant, a Justice Assistance Grant, and a traffic enforcement grant. Budget amendments for the 2022 county budget were also approved.

• Adopted Ordinance 0-22-26 repealing and replacing personnel policies (12-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 0-22-27 authorizing law enforcement salary stipend grant (12-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 0-22-28 amending Ordinance 0-1946 to add omitted codification section (12-0)
• Adopted budget amendment ordinances 0-22-29, 0-22-30, and 0-22-31 (12-0 each)
• Adopted Resolution R-22-11 confirming Lataschy Harris to Library Board
• Adopted Resolution R-22-12 authorizing Sheriff to apply for bulletproof vest grant (50% match)
• Adopted Resolution R-22-13 authorizing Prosecuting Attorney to apply for $73,184 drug enforcement grant
• Adopted Resolution R-22-14 authorizing Sheriff to apply for $25,846 Justice Assistance Grant

Finance Committee

The Garland County Finance Committee is meeting to consider multiple resolutions authorizing grant applications for the Sheriff and Prosecuting Attorney, several ordinances repealing or amending county policies, and a series of budget amendments involving significant fund transfers, including $9.4 million in ARPA funds for salary reimbursements. The agenda also includes routine items like overtime reports and sales tax updates.

• Resolution to apply for $10,000 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant (50% local match of $5,000)
• Resolution to apply for $25,846 JAG Grant for License Plate Recognition program (no local match)
• Resolution to apply for $58,547 SDCEP Grant with $14,637 local match
• Resolution to apply for $100,504.25 STEP Grant with $20,000 local match
• Ordinance to transfer $9,395,657.05 from ARPA Revenue Replacement Fund to General Fund for salary reimbursements

The Garland County Finance Committee unanimously approved resolutions authorizing the Sheriff to apply for several grants, including a bulletproof vest partnership grant, a Justice Assistance Grant, and a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant, as well as a resolution for the Prosecuting Attorney to apply for state drug crime funds. The committee also passed ordinances repealing and amending personnel policies, amending the 2022 budget with numerous fund transfers and appropriations, and authorizing a law enforcement salary stipend grant. All motions passed without opposition.

• Approved resolution for Sheriff to apply for FY 2022 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant with 50% local match (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for Sheriff to apply for FY 2022 JAG grant totaling $25,846.00 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for Prosecuting Attorney to apply for FY 2022-2023 SDCEP grant of $58,547.00 with $14,637.00 local match (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for Sheriff to apply for FY 2022-2023 STEP grant totaling $120,504.25 with $20,000.00 local match (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance repealing ordinances 0-20-05, 0-20-28, 0-21-17, 0-21-27, 0-21-40 relating to personnel policies (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending Ordinance 0-19-46 to include omitted codification section (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance authorizing grant for law enforcement salary stipends under Arkansas Act of 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved multiple budget amendments including $5M ARP transfer, $9.4M reimbursement, and various appropriations for fuel, vehicles, and grants (unanimous)

Human Resources

The Garland County Human Resources Committee will consider several personnel actions, including a promotional increase for a corrections officer, a salary re-rate for the Chief Deputy Treasurer, deletion of juvenile detention positions, title changes for corrections officers, and adoption of the amended County Personnel Policy. The meeting is open to all Justices of the Peace.

• Promotional increase for Corrections Officer (PCN 3400.0418.1066) to Area Supervisor/Corporal, salary from $40,168.85 to $48,416.05
• Salary increase for Chief Deputy Treasurer from $55,251 to $59,854, with new JESAP rating 1405
• Deletion of 11 positions in Juvenile Detention-Maintenance and Operations Budget (PCNs listed)
• Title changes for 4 Corrections Officer positions to Area Supervisor/Corporal in Adult Detention Facility Budget
• Adoption of amended Garland County Personnel Policy

The Garland County Human Resources Committee approved a promotional salary increase for an Adult Detention Facility Area Supervisor/Corporal, deleted 10 Juvenile Detention positions, created 4 Adult Detention Area Supervisor/Corporal positions, and adopted the updated Garland County Personnel Policy. A request from the Treasurer for a Chief Deputy salary increase was withdrawn after committee members expressed concerns and will be resubmitted during 2023 budget hearings.

• Approved promotional salary increase for Adult Detention Facility Area Supervisor/Corporal (unanimous)
• Deleted 10 positions in Juvenile Detention-Maintenance and Operations Budget (unanimous)
• Created 4 Area Supervisor/Corporal positions in Adult Detention Facility, reverting to Corrections Officer on vacancy (unanimous)
• Adopted Garland County Personnel Policy (unanimous)
• Treasurer's Chief Deputy salary increase request withdrawn, no action taken

Ordinance Committee

The Garland County Ordinance Committee unanimously approved a resolution to apply for a $20,000 state grant for juvenile counseling, and passed three budget ordinances. These ordinances reallocate funds in the 911 budget, appropriate insurance and event proceeds for solid waste, and authorize $456,029.89 in ARPA-funded premium pay for essential county employees.

• Approved Resolution R-22-10 to apply for $20,000 AOC juvenile court grant (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 0-22-23 amending 911 budget: delete 911/DEM Assistant Coordinator and part-time line, create DEM Deputy Director position (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 0-22-24 appropriating funds for solid waste, landfill change order, door security, and community notification system (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 0-22-25 authorizing $456,029.89 in ARPA premium pay for essential employees (unanimous)

Quorum Court

The Garland County Quorum Court will discuss three ordinances to amend the 2022 budget, including funding for 911 services and premium pay for essential employees. The body will also consider a resolution for a juvenile court grant and a Metro Partnership invoice.

• O-22-23: Budget amendment to unappropriate and appropriate funds for the 911 budget
• O-22-25: Budget amendment to authorize one-time premium pay for essential employees using American Rescue Plan funds
• R-22-10: Authorization for Division II Juvenile Judge to apply for an FY 2022 AOC Supplemental Juvenile Court Fund Grant
• O-22-24: Budget amendment to anticipate revenues and appropriate funds to various budgets
• Consideration of June 2022 invoice from Metro Partnership

The Garland County Quorum Court approved three budget ordinances, including one authorizing a one-time premium pay to essential county employees from American Rescue Plan funds. It also adopted a resolution for a juvenile court grant application and approved routine items like the agenda, minutes, exhibits, and committee reports. All votes were unanimous among the 11 present justices, with 2 absent.

• Adopted Resolution R-22-10 authorizing juvenile court grant application (voice vote, passed)
• Adopted Ordinance 0-22-23 amending 2022 budget for 911 funds (11-0)
• Adopted emergency clause for Ordinance 0-22-23 (11-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 0-22-24 amending 2022 budget for various funds (11-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 0-22-25 authorizing one-time premium pay to essential employees from ARP funds (11-0)
• Approved June 2022 invoice payments (voice vote, passed)
• Approved overtime report (voice vote, passed)
• Approved agenda, minutes, exhibits, and committee reports (voice votes, passed)

Human Resources

The Human Resources Committee will consider a request from the County Judge to increase salaries for four positions within the Department of Emergency Management. The request cites increased workload as the reason for the proposed changes.

• $1,000 salary increase for Director of Emergency Management
• $1,000 salary increase for 911 Database/GIS Tech
• $1,000 salary increase for Emergency Mgmt. Tech/Flood Plain Mgr.
• $1,000 salary increase for GIS Tech

The Human Resources Committee approved a request from the County Judge to provide $1,000 annual salary increases for four positions in the Department of Emergency Management. The increases are funded by savings from eliminating one full-time and one part-time position in that department. The motion passed without opposition.

• Approved $1,000 annual salary increases for Director of Emergency Management, 911 Database/GIS Tech, Emergency Management Tech/Flood Plain Manager, and GIS Tech (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee unanimously approved a resolution to apply for a $20,000 state grant for juvenile court counselors, and passed several budget amendments, including appropriating insurance reimbursements and other funds for the Solid Waste Budget, reallocating 911 funds to create a DEM Deputy Director position, and authorizing $456,029.89 in one-time premium pay for essential county employees from ARPA funds. The committee also approved transfers for a frontload trash truck and radar kits, and heard a report from the Hot Springs Metro Partnership. All motions passed without opposition.

• Approved resolution to apply for $20,000 AOC supplemental Juvenile Court Fund grant (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment appropriating $110,993.54, $7,662.90, $50,000, $12,550, and $9,717.30 for various funds (unanimous)
• Approved 911 budget amendment creating DEM Deputy Director position at $45,946 salary and deleting 911/DEM Assistant Coordinator (unanimous)
• Approved $456,029.89 ARPA premium pay for essential employees (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 transfer from machinery to vehicles for frontload trash truck (unanimous)
• Approved $5,549.46 transfer for two radar kits (unanimous)
• Approved Hot Springs Metro Partnership report (unanimous)

Public Health, Welfare & Safety Committee

The May 23, 2022, monthly meeting of the Garland County Public Health, Welfare & Safety Committee has been canceled. A notification will be sent before the next meeting. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting canceled for May 23, 2022

Human Resources

The Garland County Human Resources Committee will consider approving promotional salary increases for two Adult Detention Facility employees, including retroactive pay, and a request from County Judge Mahoney to restructure the Department of Emergency Management by deleting two positions and creating a new DEM Deputy Director role with a salary of $45,000 annually. The agenda also includes other business and adjournment.

• Corporal (PCN 3400.0418.1027) salary increase from $43,093 to $48,416, with retro pay from January 2, 2022
• Corrections Officer (PCN 3400.0418.1038) to Area Supervisor/Corporal Area (PCN 3400.0418.1020), salary from $38,138.56 to $48,416.05
• Delete Full Time 911/DEM Administrative Assistant position
• Delete Part Time Deputy Assistant position
• Create Full Time DEM Deputy Director position at $45,000 annually

The Garland County Human Resources Committee approved two promotional salary increases for Adult Detention Facility staff, including a retroactive raise for a Corporal, and approved restructuring the Department of Emergency Management by eliminating two positions and creating a Deputy Director role. The committee also discussed employee retention ideas for CDL drivers but took no formal action on that topic.

• Approved retroactive salary increase for Corporal (PCN 3400.0418.1027) from $43,093 to $48,416, effective Jan 2, 2022 (motion carried, Raney nay)
• Approved salary increase for promotion to Area Supervisor/Corporal (PCN 3400.0418.1020) from $38,138.56 to $48,416.05 (unanimous)
• Approved restructuring DEM: delete full-time 911/DEM Administrative Assistant (PCN 3020.0501.3093) and part-time DEM Assistant (PCN 3020.0501.3906), create full-time DEM Deputy Director (PCN 3020.0501.3909) (unanimous)

Ordinance Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Garland County Ordinance Committee. The only action is a reading of ordinances, followed by adjournment. No specific ordinances, votes, or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Reading of ordinances

The Garland County Finance Committee approved two transfers in the Solid Waste Fund. The first transfer of $49,344.44 from machinery and equipment to vehicle will fund vehicle replacements. The second transfer of $81,000.00 from Tipping Fees to Buildings will replace the vandalized office trailer at the Landfill, with funds to be reimbursed from insurance proceeds.

• Approved $49,344.44 transfer from machinery/equipment to vehicle for vehicle purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $81,000.00 transfer from Tipping Fees to Buildings to replace vandalized office trailer (unanimous)

Quorum Court

The Garland County Quorum Court will discuss establishing a new road sub-fund and redirecting court cost revenues. The body is also reviewing several contracts for construction and library services, as well as budget transfers.

• O-22-17: Establish a county road sub-fund called the Surplus Pave-It Forward Fund
• O-22-18: Close the Court Costs and Fine/Debt Service Fund and redirect revenues to the County General Fund
• O-22-19: Continue business with Advocates for All Arkansas Libraries
• O-22-20 and O-22-21: Continue business with Hope Construction and Dixon Construction
• O-22-22: Amend the 2022 Garland County Budget Ordinance O-21-45

The Garland County Quorum Court unanimously adopted Resolution R'22-09 approving an interlocal agreement with the City of Hot Springs for operation and maintenance of the Garland County Courts Building. It also adopted ordinances establishing a Surplus Pave-It-Forward road fund (O-22-17), closing the Court Costs and Fine/Debt Service Fund (O-22-18), and authorizing continued business with Advocates for All Arkansas Libraries (O-22-19), Hope Construction (O-22-20), and Dickson Construction (O-22-21). The court approved a budget amendment ordinance (O-22-22) and several other routine items.

• Adopted Resolution R'22-09 interlocal agreement with City of Hot Springs for courts building (voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance O-22-17 establishing Surplus Pave-It-Forward road fund (13-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-22-18 closing Court Costs and Fine/Debt Service Fund (13-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-22-19 authorizing business with Advocates for All Arkansas Libraries (13-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-22-20 authorizing business with Hope Construction (13-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-22-21 authorizing business with Dickson Construction (13-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-22-22 amending 2022 budget (13-0)
• Approved May 2022 Metro Partnership invoice payment (voice vote)

Finance Committee

The Garland County Finance Committee is meeting to consider two budget transfers within the Solid Waste Fund. The first transfers $49,344.44 from Machinery and Equipment to Vehicle for vehicle purchases. The second transfers $81,000 from Tipping Fees to Buildings to replace a vandalized office at the Landfill pending insurance proceeds.

• Transfer $49,344.44 from Machinery and Equipment to Vehicle for vehicle purchases
• Transfer $81,000 from Tipping Fees to Buildings for Landfill office replacement
• Both transfers are within the Solid Waste Fund

The Finance Committee approved two budget transfers within the Solid Waste Fund. The first transfer of $49,344.44 from machinery and equipment to vehicle will fund vehicle replacements. The second transfer of $81,000.00 from Tipping Fees to Buildings will replace a vandalized office trailer at the Landfill, with funds to be reimbursed by insurance proceeds. Both motions passed without opposition.

• Approved $49,344.44 transfer from machinery/equipment to vehicle for vehicle purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $81,000.00 transfer from Tipping Fees to Buildings to replace vandalized office trailer (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The committee is considering several ordinances to authorize continued business with specific construction companies and an advocacy organization. The agenda also includes proposals to establish a new road sub-fund, close a defunct debt service fund, and approve various departmental budget appropriations.

• Ordinance to continue business with Hope Construction and disclose related employee relationship
• Ordinance to continue business with Dixon Construction and disclose related employee relationship
• Establishment of the 'Surplus Pave-It-Forward Fund' for County Road tax surpluses
• Library budget appropriation of $26,629.78 for a storage building, mower, and bicycle facility
• Library appropriation of $119,324.91 from CARES funds for four remote locker units

The Finance Committee approved two transfers within the Solid Waste Fund. The first moved $49,344.44 from machinery/equipment to vehicles for vehicle replacement. The second moved $81,000 from Tipping Fees to Buildings to replace a vandalized office trailer at the Landfill, with funds to be reimbursed by insurance. Both motions passed without opposition.

• Approved $49,344.44 transfer from machinery/equipment to vehicles for vehicle purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $81,000 transfer from Tipping Fees to Buildings to replace vandalized office trailer (unanimous)

Public Health, Welfare & Safety Committee

The April 25, 2022, monthly meeting of the Public Health, Welfare & Safety Committee has been canceled. A notification will be sent before the next meeting. No business will be conducted.

• Meeting canceled

Ordinance Committee

The meeting agenda consists only of procedural boilerplate. The committee will call the meeting to order and read the ordinances.

The Garland County Ordinance Committee voted to advance four items to the full Quorum Court, including a resolution for ACEDP grant application and three budget ordinances. The ordinances authorize Sheriff's Office purchases of six new Tahoes using ARPA funds, various fund appropriations and transfers, and a $5 million transfer to the ARPA Revenue Replacement Fund. All motions passed without opposition.

• Approved Resolution R-22-8 authorizing ACEDP grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 0-22-14: $500,000 revenue anticipation, $350,000 appropriation for six Sheriff Tahoes (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 0-22-15: multiple Sheriff fund appropriations and transfers (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 0-22-16: $5M ARPA transfer, $250,000 trash truck purchase, various fund appropriations (unanimous)

Quorum Court

The Garland County Quorum Court will discuss amending the 2022 budget for the Sheriff's office and various other budgets. The body is also considering a resolution to apply for state economic development funds.

• R-22-8: Application for Arkansas Community and Economic Development Program (ACEDP) funds
• O-22-14: Budget amendment to anticipate revenue and appropriate funds for the Sheriff's budget
• O-22-15: Budget amendment to anticipate revenue and appropriate funds for various budgets
• O-22-16: Budget amendment to anticipate revenues, appropriate, and transfer funds for various budgets
• Consideration of the April 2022 Metro Partnership invoice

The Garland County Quorum Court met on April 11, 2022, and adopted three budget amendment ordinances (O-22-14, O-22-15, O-22-16) and Resolution R-22-08 authorizing West Central Arkansas Planning and Development District to apply for ACEDP funds. All votes were unanimous (13-0). The court also approved committee reports, acknowledged service awards, and approved an April 2022 Metro Partnership invoice payment.

• Adopted Resolution R-22-08 authorizing ACEDP grant application (voice vote, passed)
• Adopted Ordinance O-22-14 amending 2022 budget for Sheriff's budget (13-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-22-15 amending 2022 budget for various budgets (13-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-22-16 amending 2022 budget with transfers (13-0)
• Approved April 2022 Metro Partnership invoice payment (voice vote, passed)
• Acknowledged disposal of certain county property (voice vote, passed)
• Acknowledged Coroner's Annual Report (voice vote, passed)
• Approved committee reports as amended (voice vote, passed)

Finance Committee

The Garland County Finance Committee is considering multiple budget amendments, including a $5 million transfer from the American Rescue Plan Fund to the ARPA Revenue Replacement Fund, a $311,700 passthrough grant for the Mid-America Science Museum HVAC project, and various appropriations for the Sheriff's Office, including $350,000 for new vehicles. The committee will also review transfers within the County Jail budget for radios and vehicle outfitting, and hear reports on sales tax and Oaklawn revenue.

• Transfer $5,000,000 from ARP Fund to ARPA Revenue Replacement Fund
• Appropriate $250,000 for a frontload trash truck (MR-Mack) in Solid Waste Budget
• Appropriate $311,700 for Mid-America HVAC Project Grant Fund (passthrough for museum)
• Appropriate $350,000 in ARPA funds for six new Tahoes for Sheriff's Office
• Transfer $40,117.85 for 10 portable and 4 mobile radios in County Jail Budget

The Garland County Finance Committee approved a resolution and several budget ordinances, including a $5 million transfer from the American Rescue Plan Fund to the ARP A Revenue Replacement Fund, and appropriations for a trash truck, insurance reimbursement, and various grants. It also approved the Sheriff's requests for vehicle purchases, radio transfers, and budget adjustments. All motions passed without opposition.

• Approved resolution for ACEDP grant application for Mid-America Science Museum HVAC project (unanimous)
• Approved budget ordinance with $5M ARP transfer and multiple appropriations including $250,000 for trash truck (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's quarterly appropriation including $5,348.48 in deposits and grant fund adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved $350,000 appropriation for six new Tahoes for Sheriff's office (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $40,117.85 for radios and $6,420 for vehicle outfitting in jail budget (unanimous)
• Approved Hot Springs Metro Partnership report (unanimous)

Public Health, Welfare & Safety Committee

The March 28, 2022, monthly meeting of the Public Health, Welfare & Safety Committee has been canceled. A notification will be sent before the next meeting. No business items are scheduled.

Human Resources

The committee will consider title changes for two full-time positions at the Garland County Library. Members will also discuss amending the County Personnel Policy regarding coroner certification pay and leave policies for inclement weather.

• Title change: Technical Services Coordinator to Marketing Coordinator
• Title change: Marketing Coordinator to Public Services Coordinator
• Amendment of Section L (Certification Pay Incentive Program) regarding Coroner Certification
• Amendment of Section I (Leave for inclement weather or other unavoidable conditions)

Quorum Court

The Garland County Quorum Court is meeting to consider several budget amendments and the establishment of a new road sub-fund. The body will also review appointments to county boards and hear a presentation on broadband.

• O-22-10: Ordinance to establish a County Road and Bridge Improvement Fund
• O-22-12 and O-22-13: Ordinances to amend the 2022 budget to anticipate and transfer funds
• R-22-6: Resolution to confirm the reappointment of Larry Griffin to the Equalization Board
• R-22-7: Resolution to confirm an appointment to the Westwood Village Sewer Facilities Board
• Consideration of a March 2022 invoice from Metro Partnership

The Garland County Quorum Court adopted Ordinance O-22-10 establishing a County Road and Bridge Improvement Fund, with an emergency clause, by a 12-0 vote. It also confirmed two appointments, approved two budget amendments, and passed an ordinance correcting scrivener's errors in a prior ordinance. All votes were unanimous with one justice absent.

• Adopted O-22-10 creating County Road and Bridge Improvement Fund (12-0)
• Adopted emergency clause for O-22-10 (12-0)
• Adopted O-22-11 correcting scrivener's errors in O-22-9 (12-0)
• Adopted O-22-12 amending 2022 budget (12-0)
• Adopted O-22-13 amending 2022 budget (12-0)
• Adopted R-22-06 reappointing Larry Griffin to Equalization Board (voice vote)
• Adopted R-22-07 appointing member to Westwood Village Sewer Facilities Board (voice vote, Owen abstained)
• Approved March 2022 invoice payments (voice vote)

Ordinance Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Garland County Ordinance Committee. The only agenda item is the reading of ordinances, followed by adjournment. No specific ordinances, votes, or discussion items are listed.

• Reading of ordinances

The Garland County Ordinance Committee voted to advance four items to the full court: a resolution reappointing Larry Griffin to the Equalization Board, a resolution confirming the Westwood Village Sewer Facilities Board, an ordinance creating a County Road and Bridge Improvement Fund, and an ordinance correcting scrivener's errors in a prior ordinance. The committee also advanced an ordinance amending the 2022 budget to bring forward funds for the Sheriff's Bulletproof Vest Grant and Selective Traffic Enforcement Program. All motions passed without opposition, with Chairman Owen abstaining on the Westwood Village resolution due to a past representation conflict.

• Advanced Resolution R-22-6 confirming Larry Griffin's reappointment to the Equalization Board (passed without opposition)
• Advanced Resolution R-22-7 confirming Westwood Village Sewer Facilities Board appointment (passed without opposition; Chairman Owen abstained)
• Advanced Ordinance 0-22-10 establishing County Road and Bridge Improvement Fund (passed without opposition)
• Advanced Ordinance 0-22-11 correcting scrivener's errors in Ordinance 0-22-9 (passed without opposition)
• Advanced Ordinance 0-22-12 amending 2022 budget for Sheriff's grant funds (passed without opposition)

Finance Committee

The committee is reviewing ordinances to establish a County Road and Bridge Improvement Fund using sales tax revenue. The agenda also includes several requests to amend the 2022 budget to reallocate funds for insurance, grants, and equipment.

• Establishment of a County Road and Bridge Improvement Fund from 0.625% sales tax
• Appropriation of $198,450.00 to the Solid Waste Budget for collection fees
• Transfer of $10,400.00 from the OMH Sale Fund to the Special Projects Budget for a bulletproof vest grant match
• Appropriation of $34,532.53 for fleet liability insurance increases
• Correction of scrivener's errors in Ordinance 0-22-9 regarding Public Defender and Detention Facility funds

The Finance Committee approved an ordinance creating the County Road and Bridge Improvement Fund, passed a correction to Ordinance 0-22-9 fixing scrivener's errors, and passed two budget amendment ordinances for various fund appropriations and transfers. All motions passed without opposition.

• Established County Road and Bridge Improvement Fund (passed)
• Amended Ordinance 0-22-9 to correct scrivener's errors (passed)
• Approved budget amendment with appropriations for Animal Control, Solid Waste, insurance, and Coroner certification (passed)
• Approved budget amendment with grant fund carryforwards and transfers (passed)
• Received report from Hot Springs Metro Partnership (passed)

Human Resources

The Garland County Human Resources Committee is considering approval of four promotional increases for Adult Detention Facility staff. The requests do not require additional funding within the 2022 budget and only need committee approval per JESAP policy. The meeting also includes call to order, invocation, other business, and adjournment.

• Corrections Officer to Area Supervisor/Corporal: salary increase from $40,168.38 to $48,416.05
• Corrections Officer to Area Supervisor/Corporal: salary increase from $40,269.85 to $48,416.05
• Area Supervisor/Corporal to Relief Commander/Sergeant: salary increase from $48,416.05 to $51,567.02
• Relief Commander/Sergeant to Shift Commander/Lieutenant: salary increase from $51,567.02 to $57,084.35

The Garland County Human Resources Committee approved promotional increases for three sheriff's office positions: Area Supervisor/Corporal, Relief Commander/Sergeant, and Shift Commander/Lieutenant. The motion, made by Justice Raney and seconded by Justice Faulkner, carried without opposition. The promotions were requested by the Sheriff following an employee's departure from the Adult Detention Facility.

• Approved promotional increases for Area Supervisor/Corporal, Relief Commander/Sergeant, and Shift Commander/Lieutenant (unanimous)

Public Health, Welfare & Safety Committee

The monthly meeting of the Garland County Public Health, Welfare & Safety Committee scheduled for February 28, 2022, has been cancelled. A notification will be sent out before the next meeting.

Quorum Court

The Garland County Quorum Court is meeting to discuss several proposed ordinances, including the establishment of an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) revenue replacement fund and a county library reserve fund. The body will also consider budget transfers and a contract for probation services at the District Court.

• O-22-05: Establish an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) revenue replacement sub-fund
• O-22-06: Authorize a contract for probation services at Garland County District Court
• O-22-07: Establish a County Library Reserve Fund and amend budget ordinance O-21-45
• O-22-09: Amend budget ordinance O-21-45 to transfer funds to various budgets
• R-22-5: Authorize Division II Juvenile Judge to apply for a FY 2022 AOC grant

The Garland County Quorum Court adopted Ordinance 0-22-05, establishing the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Revenue Replacement Fund, and passed its emergency clause. The court also approved a contract for probation services at the district court (0-22-06) with an emergency clause, and adopted ordinances creating a County Library Reserve Fund (0-22-07), correcting a scrivener's error (0-22-08), and amending the 2022 budget (0-22-09). All votes were unanimous (12-0) with one justice absent.

• Adopted Resolution R-22-03 confirming James A. Jackson to the Royal Water Public Facilities Board (Justice Owen abstained).
• Adopted Resolution R-22-04 authorizing purchases exempt from soliciting bids per Arkansas Code.
• Adopted Resolution R-22-05 authorizing the Juvenile Judge to apply for a FY 2022 AOC grant.
• Adopted Ordinance 0-22-05 establishing the ARPA Revenue Replacement Fund and its emergency clause.
• Adopted Ordinance 0-22-06 authorizing a probation services contract for the District Court and its emergency clause.
• Adopted Ordinance 0-22-07 establishing the County Library Reserve Fund and amending the 2022 budget.
• Adopted Ordinance 0-22-08 amending Ordinance 0-21-28 to correct a scrivener's error.
• Adopted Ordinance 0-22-09 amending the 2022 budget to transfer funds to various budgets.

Ordinance Committee

The Garland County Ordinance Committee passed all items on its agenda without opposition. This included resolutions appointing James Jackson to the Royal Water Public Facilities Board, authorizing purchases exempt from bid solicitation, and allowing the Juvenile Court to apply for a state grant. The committee also passed ordinances establishing an ARPA Revenue Replacement Fund, approving a probation services contract, creating a County Library Reserve Fund, correcting a budget error, and amending the 2022 budget for various appropriations and transfers.

• Passed Resolution R-22-3 appointing James Jackson to the Royal Water Public Facilities Board.
• Passed Resolution R-22-4 authorizing county departments to purchase goods/services exempt from bid soliciting.
• Passed Resolution R-22-5 authorizing the Division II Juvenile Judge to apply for an FY 2022 AOC Grant.
• Passed Ordinance 0-22-05 establishing the ARPA Revenue Replacement Fund.
• Passed Ordinance 0-22-06 approving a probation services contract for District Court.
• Passed Ordinance 0-22-07 establishing a County Library Reserve Fund and appropriating funds.
• Passed Ordinance 0-22-08 correcting a scrivener's error in Ordinance 0-21-28.
• Passed Ordinance 0-22-09 amending the 2022 budget for various appropriations and transfers.

Human Resources

The Human Resources Committee will meet to consider three promotional salary increases within the Adult Detention Facility. These requests do not require additional funding beyond the 2022 budget.

• Promotional increase: Corrections Officer to Area Supervisor/Corporal ($40,352.37 to $48,416.05)
• Promotional increase: Area Supervisor/Corporal to Relief Commander/Sergeant ($48,416.05 to $51,567.04)
• Promotional increase: Relief Commander/Sergeant to Shift Commander/Lieutenant ($51,567.04 to $57,084.35)

The Human Resources Committee approved promotional increases for sheriff's office positions of Area Supervisor/Corporal, Relief Commander/Sergeant, and Shift Commander/Lieutenant. The motion was made by Justice Raney, seconded by Justice Faulkner, and carried without opposition. No other business was conducted.

• Approved promotional increases for Area Supervisor/Corporal, Relief Commander/Sergeant, and Shift Commander/Lieutenant positions.

Finance Committee

The Garland County Finance Committee is meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including authorizing bid exemptions, applying for a juvenile court grant, approving a probation services contract, establishing an ARPA revenue replacement fund, and amending the 2022 budget with multiple fund transfers and appropriations. The agenda also includes transfers for equipment purchases and other business updates.

• Resolution to authorize bid exemptions for purchases through government purchasing associations
• Resolution to apply for $9,125 FY 2022 AOC grant for juvenile court GPS monitors
• Ordinance to approve probation services contract for Garland County District Court
• Ordinance to establish ARPA Revenue Replacement Fund and County Library Sub-Fund with $3,824,468.64 transfer
• Budget amendments including $198,450 for solid waste collection increase and $20,800 bulletproof vest grant

The Finance Committee passed resolutions authorizing bid exemptions and a $9,125 grant application for the Juvenile Division, plus ordinances for probation services, an ARPA Revenue Replacement Fund, and a County Library Sub-Fund with multiple fund transfers. It also approved two budget transfers for a camera system and a radio. All motions passed without opposition.

• Approved resolution authorizing bid exemptions under ACA § 14-22-106
• Approved resolution for FY 2022 AOC grant application for $9,125 (no local match)
• Approved ordinance for probation services contract at District Court
• Approved ordinance establishing ARPA Revenue Replacement Fund ($10M for general services)
• Approved ordinance establishing County Library Sub-Fund and amending budget (including $3,824,468.64 transfer)
• Approved transfer of $1,608.24 in County Road Fund for camera system
• Approved transfer of $2,728.41 in Prosecuting Attorney's budget for radio
• Approved Gary Troutman's economic development report

Public Health, Welfare & Safety Committee

The January 24, 2022 monthly meeting of the Garland County Public Health, Welfare & Safety Committee has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. A notification will be sent before the next meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Human Resources

The Garland County Human Resources Committee is meeting to consider one item: approving a promotional increase for an employee in the County Road Department, moving from laborer to truck driver with a salary increase from $27,456 to $32,100. The request does not require additional funding within the 2022 County Road Fund Budget and only needs Human Resources Committee approval per JESAP policy. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with call to order, other business, and adjournment.

• Promotional increase: Laborer to Truck Driver, salary from $27,456 to $32,100
• No additional funding required within 2022 County Road Fund Budget
• Approval required only by Human Resources Committee per JESAP policy

The Garland County Human Resources Committee approved a promotional increase for a Truck Driver in the County Road Department, which exceeded the 7% JESAP limit and required formal approval. The committee also approved creating two full-time Patrol Deputy positions funded by the American Rescue Plan, despite the Sheriff's Department not receiving a COPS Grant. Both motions passed without opposition.

• Approved promotional increase for Truck Driver in County Road Department (unanimous)
• Approved creation of two full-time Patrol Deputy positions in American Rescue Plan Fund-Sheriff's Budget (unanimous)

Quorum Court

The Garland County Quorum Court is meeting to discuss budget amendments and interlocal agreements with the City of Hot Springs. The body is also considering grant applications for trail construction and victim assistance.

• Resolution R-22-01: Grant application for $1,973,030.33 for Southwest Trail construction with a $394,606.07 local match
• Resolution R-22-02: Amendment to grant application for Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) assistance
• Ordinances O-22-01 and O-22-02: Interlocal agreements between Garland County and the City of Hot Springs
• Ordinances O-22-03 and O-22-04: Amendments to 2021 and 2022 budget ordinances to transfer funds and anticipate revenue
• Consideration of Metro Partnership January 2022 invoice

The Garland County Quorum Court adopted Resolution R-22-01 authorizing the county judge to apply for a $1,973,030.33 American Rescue Plan Act matching grant for the Southwest Trail, with a local match of $394,606.07. The court also adopted Resolution R-22-02 for a Victims of Crime Act grant application, approved two interlocal agreements with Hot Springs (O-22-01 and O-22-02) with emergency clauses, and passed two budget amendment ordinances (O-22-03 and O-22-04). All votes were unanimous (12-0) with one justice absent.

• Adopted Resolution R-22-01 authorizing ARPA grant application for Southwest Trail (12-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-22-02 authorizing VOCA grant application for Prosecuting Attorney's Office (12-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-22-01 approving interlocal agreement with Hot Springs, with emergency clause (12-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-22-02 approving interlocal agreement with Hot Springs, with emergency clause (12-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-22-03 amending 2022 county budget (12-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-22-04 amending 2021 county budget (12-0)
• Approved January 2022 Metro Partnership invoice payment (voice vote)
• Approved disposal of certain county property (voice vote)

Ordinance Committee

The Garland County Ordinance Committee is meeting to read ordinances, which is the only substantive item on the agenda. No specific ordinances, decisions, or discussions are listed, so the meeting appears to be a procedural step in the ordinance review process.

• Reading of ordinances

The Garland County Ordinance Committee voted to recommend several resolutions and ordinances to the full court. It passed resolutions authorizing grant applications for the Southwest Trail (ARPA) and the VOCA program, approved interlocal agreements with Hot Springs for animal services and information services, and recommended two budget amendment ordinances covering numerous fund transfers and appropriations. All items passed without opposition.

• Recommended Resolution R-22-01 for ARPA Travel, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation grant application ($1,973,030.33 grant, $3,947,606.07 local match) (unanimous)
• Recommended Resolution R-22-02 to amend R-21-10 for VOCA grant application (unanimous)
• Recommended Ordinance 0-22-01 approving interlocal agreement with Hot Springs for animal services (unanimous)
• Recommended Ordinance 0-22-02 approving interlocal agreement with Hot Springs for information services (unanimous)
• Recommended Ordinance 0-22-03 amending 2022 budget with multiple appropriations and transfers (unanimous)
• Recommended Ordinance 0-22-04 amending 2021 budget for under-appropriated personal services (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Garland County Finance Committee will consider resolutions and ordinances including a $1.97 million grant application for the Southwest Trail, amendments to a VOCA grant, and interlocal agreements with Hot Springs for IT and animal control. The committee will also review multiple budget amendments for 2021 and 2022, including fund transfers and appropriations for various county departments. This is a decision-making meeting on funding and intergovernmental agreements.

• Resolution to apply for $1,973,030.33 ARPA Travel, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation Matching Grant for Southwest Trail construction, requiring $394,606.07 local match
• Resolution to amend R-21-10 for VOCA grant, reducing local match from $36,869.87 to $27,164.60
• Ordinance to approve interlocal agreement with City of Hot Springs for Information Services (effective Jan 1, 2022 - Dec 31, 2023)
• Ordinance to approve interlocal agreement with City of Hot Springs for Animal Control Services
• Multiple budget amendments including $58,650 for District Court Judge salaries, $100,000 for two County Road vehicles, and $119,317.10 for two new Sheriff Patrol Deputy positions

The Finance Committee passed resolutions and ordinances to apply for grants, amend budgets, and approve interlocal agreements. All items passed without opposition. The most significant action was approving a resolution to apply for a $1,973,030.33 ARPA grant for the Southwest Trail, requiring a $394,606.07 local match.

• Approved resolution to apply for $1,973,030.33 ARPA Travel, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation Matching Grant for Southwest Trail (unanimous)
• Approved amended resolution for VOCA matching grant, reducing local match to $27,164.60 (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with City of Hot Springs for Information Services (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with City of Hot Springs for Animal Control Services (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 budget amendment with multiple fund transfers (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 budget amendment including $100,000 for two road vehicles and $119,317.10 for two new patrol deputies (unanimous)
• Approved $18,615 transfer in Coroner's budget for radios and camper shells (unanimous)
• Approved Hot Springs Metro Partnership report (unanimous)