Russellville, AL

Airport Commission

The Russellville Airport Advisory Commission is meeting to review the manager's report, including July fuel sales and accounts receivable aging, and to accept the previous meeting's minutes. The agenda also includes an update on the KRUE project and miscellaneous new business. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• July 2026 Jet-A sales: 8,624 gallons ($42,420.77)
• July 2026 AVGAS sales: 2,515.59 gallons ($14,478.58)
• Accounts receivable aging: $11,015.96 in 0-30 days, $158.59 in 31-60 days, $640.53 in 61-90 days
• City hangar occupancy 100%, private hangars 65%
• Hangar waiting list: 31 aircraft

City Council

The Russellville City Council will consider awarding a construction bid for the Russellville Municipal Airport apron to Blackstone Construction, LLC, along with several appropriations from the Parks & Rec One Cent Sales Tax Fund for park improvements. The agenda also includes multiple rezoning ordinances, private club permit approvals, and a feasibility study for streetlight infrastructure. Several items are routine approvals, but the airport bid and park funding are the most significant financial decisions.

• Resolution to award airport apron construction bid to Blackstone Construction, LLC
• $85,288.63 appropriation for Illinois Bayou Park boat dock replacement
• $652,000 appropriation for Shiloh Park restroom wastewater and renovations
• Resolution for engineering services agreement with I & S Group, Inc.
• Ordinance rezoning (ZONE-0326-000742) recommended for denial by Planning Commission

Oakland Cemetery Commission

The Oakland Cemetery Commission will meet to approve the July minutes, review the July financial report, and discuss the cemetery's overall condition. They will also consider two new items: installing a lectern and urn display stand in the Memorial Garden, and installing two metal benches similar to one in the Rye-Campbell Addition. The public may address concerns during the meeting.

• Approval of minutes from July 21, 2026 meeting
• Financial report for July 2026
• Discussion of overall condition and operations of Russellville Oakland Cemetery
• Request to install a lectern and urn display stand in the Memorial Garden
• Request to install two metal benches similar to one in the Rye-Campbell Addition

Planning Commission

The Russellville Planning Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on August 13, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers. The agenda includes one large-scale development application, two right-of-way vacations (one tabled by staff), five rezoning requests, and a zone text amendment. No old business is listed.

• Large-scale development at 89 SR 331 (LSDV-0726-000805)
• Vacation of S Utica Ave right-of-way between 2008 E 2nd St and 2120 E 2nd St (VAC-0726-000801)
• Rezoning from R-1 to C-4 at 150 S Tulsa Ave (ZONE-0626-000791)
• Rezoning from R-2 to C-2 at 2802 W Main St (ZONE-0726-000806)
• Zone text amendment to adopt changes to Russellville Zoning Code (ZONE-0726-000807)

Board of Adjustment

The Russellville Board of Adjustment will hold its regular monthly meeting to consider two variance requests. The board will review a signage variance for a property on West Main Street and a parking dimension variance for a property on East Harrell Drive. No old business is listed, and the meeting will also include approval of the June minutes.

• Variance from Article 7.8 for signage height and width at 303 W Main Street, submitted by VEC Properties Inc.
• Variance from Article 6.1 for parking space dimensions at 211 E Harrell Dr, submitted by Dewberry Engineers Inc on behalf of Tesla and Cracker Barrel Old Country Store.
• Approval of minutes from June 4, 2026.

Board of Adjustment

The Russellville Board of Adjustment will review two variance requests at its August 6, 2026 meeting. The board will hear public comments and decide whether to approve or deny requests related to signage height/width and parking space dimensions.

• Variance for signage height and width at 303 W Main Street (VARI-0726-000799)
• Variance for parking space dimensions at 211 E Harrell Dr (VARI-0726-000800)

Planning Commission

The Russellville Planning Commission will consider several rezoning requests and a large scale development proposal. The body will also review two right-of-way vacations and a proposed amendment to the city zoning code.

• Large scale development at 89 SR 331
• Vacation of S Utica Ave right-of-way between 2008 and 2120 W 2nd Street
• Rezoning 150 S Tulsa Ave from R-1 to C-4
• Rezoning 2802 W Main St from R-2 to C-2
• Zone Text Amendment to change the Russellville Zoning Code

Airport Commission

The Russellville Airport Advisory Commission meets to receive the manager's report including June fuel sales (6,604 gallons Jet-A, 3,681 gallons AVGAS), YTD fuel sales, accounts receivable aging, hangar occupancy (100% enclosed, 65% shade), and a waiting list of 31 aircraft. Old business includes an update on the KRUE project. No votes or decisions are recorded; the agenda is primarily informational.

• June 2026 Jet-A sales: 6,604 gallons ($33,864.29)
• June 2026 AVGAS sales: 3,681.16 gallons ($21,296.57)
• Accounts receivable: $17,290.43 (0-30 days), $13,066.68 (31-60 days), $3,128.91 (61-90 days), $0 (>90 days)
• City hangar occupancy: enclosed 100%, shade 65%, private 100%; waiting list: 31 aircraft
• Old business: KRUE Project Update

The Russellville Airport Advisory Commission met on July 28, 2026, and approved the previous month's minutes and the manager's report. The report detailed fuel sales, accounts receivable, hangar occupancy, and aircraft traffic. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was brief and adjourned at 6:10 PM.

• Approved last month's minutes (motion by Lewis, second by Baker)
• Accepted manager's report (motion by Baker, second by Lewis)

Oakland Cemetery Commission

The Oakland Cemetery Commission will hold a public meeting to approve minutes from June, review the June 2026 financial status, and discuss a condition update with a request for workshop materials. The floor will be open for public comments. No major decisions or new business items are listed.

• Approval of minutes from June 16, 2026 meeting
• Financial report update for June 2026 from the Finance Department
• Condition update and request for workshop materials by Director Warwick
• Public comment period for community concerns and suggestions

The Oakland Cemetery Commission approved a motion to spend up to $500 on D2 cleaning product, wooden sticks, skewers, and yard sprayers for the upcoming Fall 2026 workshops. The commission also accepted the June minutes, reviewed financial reports showing $125,977.57 in the operating account and $273,261.59 in the Perpetual Care Fund, and heard an update on grounds maintenance and flag replacements. No public comments were made, and no new business was discussed.

• Approved June 16, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved up to $500 for D2, wooden sticks, skewers, and yard sprayers
• Noted operating account balance of $125,977.57
• Noted Perpetual Care Fund balance of $273,261.59
• Ordered 15 replacement flags for damaged ones

City Council

The City Council will discuss a proposed temporary moratorium on data center applications and the creation of a study committee. The body is also reviewing rezoning requests and several reimbursement agreements.

• Proposed temporary moratorium on data center development and construction
• Rezoning request from R-1 to C-2 at 2304 SR-124
• Reimbursement request for Arkansas Valley Alliance for Economic Development for $49,424.98
• Reimbursement request for Boys & Girls Club of the Arkansas River Valley for $16,389.10
• Interlocal Agreement with Pope County to split expenses for recycling facility at 1801 South Knoxville Avenue

The Russellville City Council approved multiple finance items, including appropriations for a Parks & Rec trailer, Shiloh Park restroom design, airport PAPI lights, and fire truck refurbishment. It also approved resolutions for airport grants, an economic development agreement, and reimbursements. An ordinance rezoning 2304 SR-124 from R-1 to C-2 passed 6-2, with Councilmembers Olson and Wetzel voting no.

• Approved $1,860 appropriation for Parks & Rec trailer (8-0)
• Approved $7,031.90 for Shiloh Park restroom design (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 2427 for airport PAPI system grants (8-0)
• Approved $263,120 for airport PAPI lights (8-0)
• Approved $83,790 for Ladder Truck 2 refurbishment (8-0)
• Approved private club permits for Morelos Mexican Grill and Heartland Pizza (8-0)
• Approved rezoning at 2304 SR-124 from R-1 to C-2 (6-2)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Pope County for recycling facility (8-0)

Planning Commission

The Russellville Planning Commission will consider a request to rezone property at 2304 SR-124 from R-1 (residential) to C-2 (commercial). The application is submitted by Samu General Market LLC on behalf of Y & O Russellville LLC. No other new or unfinished business is on the agenda.

• Rezoning application ZONE-0526-000771 for 2304 SR-124 from R-1 to C-2

City Council

The City Council will vote on several infrastructure contracts, zoning changes, and grant agreements. Key items include funding for City Hall repairs and a new signal project at N Arkansas Ave and Reasoner Ave.

• Appropriation of $375,000 for City Hall Repair & Maintenance Project via AHPP Grant
• Appropriation of $28,692.35 for replacement security cameras at City Hall and Police Department
• Contract award to Bowden Specialties, Inc. for N Arkansas Ave & Reasoner Ave Signal Project
• Proposed rezoning of realty submitted by Joshua Spence (recommended for denial)
• Interlocal Agreement with Pope County to split expenses for recycling facility at 1801 South Knoxville Avenue

The Russellville City Council approved a private club permit for Los Munchies Social Club, adopted several resolutions for street striping, grants, easements, and construction contracts, and appropriated funds for security cameras, fireworks, and a police training facility design. A resolution for an economic development agreement with Russellville TR. LLC was rejected in a 4-2 vote. The council also adopted ordinances for a subdivision plat, zoning code amendment, and utility easement vacation.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2560 private club permit for Los Munchies Social Club (6-0)
• Denied economic development agreement with Russellville TR. LLC (4-2)
• Approved $28,692.35 appropriation for security cameras at City Hall and Police Department (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2419 with Time Stripping, Inc. for paint striping services (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2420 AHPP grant agreement for City Hall renovations (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2423 awarding N Arkansas Ave & Reasoner Ave signal project to Bowden Specialties, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2424 awarding Schoolhouse Trail construction to Curb Time Solutions (6-0)
• Approved $85,398.50 appropriation for RPD training facility design services (6-0)

Russellville Historic District Commission

The Russellville Historic District Commission will hold a regular meeting on June 25, 2026, to conduct a final review of the Downtown Historic District Guidelines with Post Oak Preservation Solutions. The commission will also review several certificates of appropriateness (COAs) for specific projects, including a bronze statue, sign reinstallation, building wall removal, a traffic signal box wrap, and a water station. Additionally, the commission will vote on a letter for the Paul Bruhn Grant application and on revised bylaws.

• Final review of Downtown Russellville Historic District Guidelines with Post Oak Preservation Solutions
• Review of COA for bronze statue of 'Jerry the Bulldog' beneath the west porch of Russellville Depot
• Review of COA for reinstallation of L-shaped arrow sign at 303 West Main Street
• Review of COA for removal of a 20-foot section of exterior wall at 201 N. Commerce Avenue
• Review of COA for vinyl wrap on traffic signal box at S. Commerce Avenue and W. Main Street

Airport Commission

The Russellville Airport Advisory Commission will receive the manager's report on May 2026 fuel sales and financials. Old business includes a project update on KRUE and the Air Race Classic. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is primarily informational.

• May 2026 Jet-A sales: $29,822.34 (5,304 gallons)
• May 2026 AVGAS sales: $15,295.42 (2,915.5 gallons)
• Accounts receivable aging: $11,552.52 in 0-30 days, $3,015.52 in 31-60 days
• City enclosed hangar occupancy: 100%; shade hangars: 65%; private hangars: 100%
• Hangar waiting list: 31 aircraft

The commission approved the previous month's meeting minutes and the manager's report. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded regarding airport operations or business.

• Accepted May meeting minutes (Motioned by Lance Oakley, Seconded by Cory Bauer)
• Accepted manager's report (Motioned by Cory Bauer, Seconded by Lance Oakley)

Oakland Cemetery Commission

The commission will review the May 2026 financial report and the current conditions of Oakland Cemetery. Members will also discuss a proposed community service project in partnership with District Court Probation.

• Approval of May 19, 2026 meeting minutes
• May 2026 financial report status update
• Update on Oakland Cemetery conditions and spring workshop results
• Proposed community service project with District Court Probation

The Oakland Cemetery Commission approved a plan to add Friday community service workshops for participants in the Smart Justice District Court Initiative, a probation alternative for low-level misdemeanors. The commission also accepted the May minutes and the financial report, and received updates on grounds maintenance, a flag bracket repair, and spring workshop results.

• Approved plan for Friday community service workshops with Smart Justice Initiative participants
• Accepted May 19, 2026 meeting minutes
• Accepted financial report showing operating balance $131,819.35 and Perpetual Care Fund $272,378.03

Planning Commission

The Russellville Planning Commission will meet to discuss a property rezoning and two new development applications. The body will review requests for a self-storage facility and a portable building sales business.

• Rezoning of 120 E Main Street from C-1 to C-2
• Large Scale Development for a mini self-storage facility at 250 Lexington Ave
• Special Use Permit for a Portable Building Sales Business at 3616 E Main Street

The commission unanimously denied a request to rezone property from C-1 to C-2 to allow for heavy tool and equipment rental and sales. The second order of business involved a large scale development proposal for a self-storage facility at 250 Lexington Ave, which was presented but not yet decided.

• Approved May 7, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning from C-1 to C-2 at 120 E Main Street (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Russellville Board of Adjustment will meet to consider four separate variance requests. These requests involve sign dimensions, fence height, yard setbacks, and floodplain ordinances.

• Monument sign square footage and height variance at 821 E O Street
• Fence height variance at 522 S Jonesboro Ave
• Front yard setback reduction variance at 1405 Skyline Drive
• City Floodplain Ordinance variance for buildings at 420 N Arkansas and 110 East E Street

Airport Commission

The Airport Advisory Commission is meeting to review the manager's report, including fuel sales and hangar occupancy. The body will also discuss the Krue Project and the Air Race Classic.

• April 2026 Jet-A sales: 6,145 gallons ($35,256.81)
• April 2026 AVGAS sales: 1,964.50 gallons ($10,171.38)
• Hangar waiting list: 31 aircraft
• Krue Project update
• Air Race Classic discussion

The commission accepted the previous month's minutes and the manager's financial report. Discussion included updates on the Krue Project and potential Papi 90/10 equipment procurement.

• Approved last month's minutes
• Accepted the Manager's report

Civil Service Commission

The Russellville Civil Service Commission is holding a regular meeting on May 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the Central Fire Station, with an online option via Google Meets. The agenda text provided contains only the meeting's administrative details—date, time, location, and attendee list—and no specific items for decision or discussion.

• Meeting date and time: May 26, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
• Location: Central Fire Station, Russellville, with online option via Google Meets
• Attendees include commissioners, city attorney, police chief, fire chief, and standards chief
• No agenda items are listed in the provided text

The Commission approved the April 7, 2026 minutes as presented. It received updates on completed promotional and new hire testing for the Russellville Fire Department (RFD), including a new hire list of 20 candidates who passed the physical agility test. The Commission also discussed upcoming testing for the Russellville Police Department (RPD) and assigned commissioners to monitor those tests.

• Approved April 7, 2026 minutes as presented
• Accepted RFD new hire list (20 candidates) and Captain promotional list
• Commissioner Lea committed to updating Rules and Regulations for RFD new hire bonus points
• Scheduled RPD new hire written testing for June 8 and June 13
• Assigned Commissioner Lykins to monitor June 8 RPD testing
• Assigned Commissioner Ramsey to check availability for June 13 RPD testing

City Council

The City Council will vote on multiple appropriations including $80,912 for two Ford F150s and $46,013 for tennis court resurfacing, and consider economic development agreements with The Woodmont Company and Texas Roadhouse. Other items include drainage improvements on O Street and W 7th Street, a private club permit for Los Munchies Social Club, and an interlocal agreement with Pope County for the recycling facility. The agenda also includes a second reading of a zoning code amendment and an ordinance to codify the residential solid waste ordinance.

• Appropriation of $80,912 for two Ford F150s for Parks & Recreation
• Appropriation of $46,013 to repair and resurface City Park tennis courts
• Consider economic development agreement with The Woodmont Company for infrastructure reimbursement
• Consider economic development agreement with Texas Roadhouse for site development reimbursement
• Consider award of bid to Hardrock Construction for O Street Drainage Improvements

The Russellville City Council approved a series of appropriations and resolutions, including funding for equipment, park improvements, and infrastructure projects. Notable actions included approving a $5,975 appropriation for AED enclosures, a $16,000 pass-through for recycling signage, a $3,500 weather camera, a $14,000 backhoe, $80,912 for two Ford F150s, $7,575 for trailers, $46,013 for tennis court resurfacing, and a $24,006.98 mower. The council also approved resolutions for a recycling grant agreement, a historical revitalization grant application, a landscaping contract, and drainage improvements, and tabled an economic development agreement with Texas Roadhouse.

• Approved $5,975 appropriation for five AED enclosures (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2411 for Recycling Partnership grant agreement (7-0)
• Approved $16,000 pass-through for recycling signage and education (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2412 for Paul Bruhn Historical Revitalization grant application (7-0)
• Approved $3,500 for weather camera (7-0)
• Approved $14,000 for backhoe (7-0)
• Approved $80,912 for two Ford F150s for Parks & Rec (7-0)
• Tabled economic development agreement with Texas Roadhouse (7-0)

Oakland Cemetery Commission

The Oakland Cemetery Commission will hold a routine monthly meeting to approve April meeting minutes, receive a financial status update for April 2026, and hear a report on overall cemetery conditions from a recent workshop. The meeting also includes a public comment period and an open floor for items not on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the April 20, 2026 meeting
• Financial report status update for April 2026
• Update on overall cemetery conditions and results from the April 16th workshop
• Floor open to the public for concerns or suggestions

The Oakland Cemetery Commission approved the April meeting minutes and the financial report, showing an operating balance of $65,701.02 and a Perpetual Care Fund balance of $271,476.92. No new business was presented, and no public comments were made. Updates were given on grounds maintenance, stone-cleaning workshops, and tree planting.

• Approved April 21, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved financial report with operating balance $65,701.02 and Perpetual Care Fund $271,476.92

Board of Adjustment

The Russellville Board of Adjustment will meet to consider three variance requests. These items involve landscaping buffers and pylon sign specifications.

• Variance for perimeter landscaping buffer along Hob Nob Rd. (submitted by ENFRA for Cherokee Nation Entertainment)
• Variance for pylon sign square footage and height at 3089 E Main Street (submitted by Cuerden Signs for Chick-fil-A)
• Variance for pylon sign square footage and height at 3099 E Main Street (submitted by US Signs for Woodmont Valley Park Russellville, LLC)

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved the minutes from the April 2, 2026 meeting. It also unanimously approved variance VARI-0426-000755 for Cherokee Nation Entertainment, allowing a reduced tree requirement on the northern property line and requiring full compliance on the southern line and a full variance on the rear (eastern) line. No decision was recorded on the Chick‑fil‑A sign variance (VARI-0426-000753).

• Approved April 2, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved VARI-0426-000755 landscaping variance with conditions (unanimous)
• No decision taken on VARI-0426-000753 Chick‑fil‑A sign variance

Planning Commission

The Russellville Planning Commission will vote on four items at its May 7 meeting: a large-scale development for a convenience store with fuel sales, a special use permit for a wrecker service, a utility easement vacation, and a rezoning. The public can attend in person at City Hall Council Chambers.

• Large-scale development for a convenience store with fuel sales at 46 Bradley Cove Rd (Blue Whale Development LLC for Quick Truck Wash Inc.)
• Special use permit for a wrecker service at 41 Gary Lane (Sam Mitchell for Gurinder Sarai, SPUP-0426-000750)
• Vacation of a 15'x115' utility easement at 3100 E Main St (Joey Rubino for Conagra Brands, VAC-0326-000732)
• Rezoning from C-1 to C-2 at 120 E Main St (Joshua Spence, VAC-0326-000742)

The commission approved the April 2026 minutes. It then unanimously approved the Large Scale Development application for a convenience store with fuel sales at 46 Bradley Cove Road, subject to health department approval and submission of building elevations, site‑plan details and a parking analysis. No final decision was recorded for the special‑use permit for a wrecker service.

• Approved April 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Large Scale Development for convenience store with fuel sales at 46 Bradley Cove Rd (unanimous, pending health department approval and additional site‑plan documentation)

Airport Commission

The Airport Advisory Commission is meeting to review the manager's report, including fuel sales and aircraft movements for March 2026. The body will also discuss the KRUE project and the Air Race Classic.

• March 2026 Jet-A sales: 11,376 gallons ($41,900.96)
• March 2026 AVGAS sales: 2,180.68 gallons ($9,603.83)
• Hangar waiting list: 31 aircraft
• KRUE Project update
• Air Race Classic discussion

Russellville Historic District Commission

The Russellville Historic District Commission will hold a regular meeting with annual training, election of officers, and progress reports on the revision of historic district guidelines and various grants. No new ordinances or specific property decisions are on the agenda.

• Election of officers for the commission
• Annual Historic District Commission training
• Progress report on revision of the Historic District Guidelines
• CLG Grant Report
• Union Pacific Foundation Grant update

Oakland Cemetery Commission

The Oakland Cemetery Commission will approve minutes from March 2026, receive a financial report, and discuss the construction of the second phase of the memorial garden and Columbarium.

• Approval of March 2026 minutes
• Financial report for March 2026
• Discussion of memorial garden and Columbarium construction
• Public comment period
• Open floor for non-agenda items

The commission accepted the March 17 meeting minutes and the financial report, both motions approved. A motion to replace the deceased magnolia trees with small magnolias and to fertilize all existing trees was approved. No decision was made on the second phase of the Memorial Garden Project, which was presented for future discussion.

• Approved March 17 minutes (motion approved)
• Approved financial report (motion approved)
• Approved replacement of dead magnolias with small magnolias (motion approved)
• Approved fertilization of all existing trees (motion approved)
• Presented options for second phase of Memorial Garden Project – no decision made
• No public comments received

City Council

The Russellville City Council will vote on a resolution to accept a 90/10 matching grant from the Arkansas Economic Development Commission to develop an industrial site on South Elmira Avenue, funded by a $263,940 appropriation from Economic Development Reserves. Other major items include a $478,556.52 appropriation for a fire station alerting system, consideration of a downtown streetscape plan amendment, a sidewalk maintenance contract award, and support for a trail connection project. Also on the agenda are two ordinance readings: vacating a section of North Jackson Ave and amending the zoning code.

• Resolution to accept 90/10 matching grant and appropriate $263,940 for industrial site development on South Elmira Ave
• Appropriation of $478,556.52 from Sales Tax Capital Fund for a fire station alerting system (3 annual payments of $159,518.84)
• Resolution to amend agreement with Blackstone Construction for downtown streetscape plan to improve traffic/pedestrian safety and add drainage
• Resolution to accept bid from Curb Time Solutions for 2026 sidewalk maintenance
• Ordinance to vacate a 140-foot section of North Jackson Ave adjacent to Lots 12 and 7 in JL Shinn Addition

The council adopted several finance items, including a $817,114 pass‑thru from the Economic Development/Capital Fund for airport apron reconstruction, $263,940 for site development on South Elmira Avenue, $74,000 for historic preservation, and $478,556.52 for a fire station alerting system. All motions passed by a 6‑0 voice vote.

• Approved $817,114 airport apron reconstruction (6‑0)
• Approved $263,940 South Elmira Avenue site development (6‑0)
• Approved $74,000 historic preservation grant (6‑0)
• Approved $26,912.50 spring stipend for Street Fund employees (6‑0)
• Approved $215,886 spring stipend for General Fund departments (6‑0)
• Approved $478,556.52 fire station alerting system purchase (6‑0)
• Approved $17,177.01 reimbursement to Boys and Girls Club (6‑0)
• Approved ordinance amending the city zoning code (6‑0)

Civil Service Commission

The Russellville Civil Service Commission will meet on April 7, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at the Central Fire Station and via Google Meet. No specific agenda items were provided, so the commission will conduct routine business. Commissioners and city department representatives are scheduled to attend.

The commission accepted the February 3, 2026 minutes. It approved changes to fire‑department bonus points and to the new‑hire testing process. It also approved suspending competition to hire Hunter Lowrance as a firefighter and to hire Stephen Fletcher for the police department.

• Approved February 3, 2026 minutes (motion by Brown, seconded by Lea)
• Approved changes to RFD bonus points and removal of Fitness Appraisal Testing (motion by Camacho, seconded by Lea)
• Approved new hire testing process changes with in‑house grading (motion by Lea, seconded by Brown)
• Approved suspension of competition to hire firefighter Hunter Lowrance (motion by Lea, seconded by Camacho)
• Suspended competition to hire police officer Stephen Fletcher (handled via email)

Board of Adjustment

The Russellville Board of Adjustment will meet on April 2, 2026 to discuss two new variance applications. The first request seeks to increase a driveway width to 55 feet at 46 Bradley Cove Rd, exceeding the 40‑foot limit. The second request seeks changes to fence‑height limits and irrigation requirements along Hob Nob Rd. Both items are pending board action.

• Variance VARI-0326-000737: 55‑ft driveway at 46 Bradley Cove Rd (Blue Whale Development LLC for Quick Truck Wash Inc.)
• Variance VARI-0326-000738: fence height and irrigation standards along Hob Nob Rd (ENFRA for Cherokee Nation Entertainment)

The Board unanimously approved the February 5, 2026 Board of Adjustment minutes. It also unanimously approved a variance (VARI-0326-000737) allowing a 55‑foot driveway at 46 Bradley Cove Road, with conditions. Additionally, the Board unanimously approved a variance (VARI-0326-000738) modifying fence‑height requirements and waiving irrigation for a project on Hob Nob Road, also with conditions.

• Approved February 5, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved variance VARI-0326-000737 for 55’ driveway at 46 Bradley Cove Rd (unanimous)
• Approved variance VARI-0326-000738 for fence‑height and irrigation changes at Hob Nob Rd (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Russellville Planning Commission will meet on February 5, 2026 to consider three items. The commission will review a minor plat for the Damascus Road addition at 118‑120 Damascus Rd. It will consider a special‑use permit for a digital sign at 800 Williamson Way, and a zone‑text amendment to adopt proposed changes to the city’s zoning code.

• Minor Plat for Damascus Road Addition, 118‑120 Damascus Rd (ISUB-0226-000725) submitted by Barrett & Associates for D&T Investors LLC.
• Special Use Permit for a digital sign at 800 Williamson Way (SPUP-0326-000736) submitted by Ashton Smith for Christian and Missionary Alliance Church.
• Zone Text Amendment to adopt proposed changes to the Russellville Zoning Code (ZONE-0326-000740) submitted by the City of Russellville.

The commission approved the March 5, 2026 meeting minutes. It also approved a minor plat for the Damascus Road addition and a special use permit for a digital sign at 800 Williamson Way. Finally, it approved zoning code amendments to Article 3.23.1 (sidewalk applicability) and Article 12 (dwelling definitions), all by unanimous vote.

• Approved March 5, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Minor Plat for Damascus Road Addition (incidental subdivision) (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit for digital sign at 800 Williamson Way (unanimous)
• Approved zoning code amendments to Article 3.23.1 and Article 12 (unanimous)