Russellville public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Russellville City Council will vote on a replacement 1% sales tax ordinance and a special election to authorize it, along with private club alcohol permits, 2025 budget adoption, and airport construction funding. The meeting also includes board appointments, fiscal code adoption, and engineering service agreements.

• Third and final reading of ordinance to levy a replacement 1% sales tax for seven years and call a special election
• Second reading of private club permits for Ridgewood Brothers BBQ Club and Searcy Social Club (La Huerta of Russellville #2)
• Adoption of 2025 budgets for General Fund, Street Fund, and Special Funds
• Appropriation of $375,000 for airport equipment shop construction, funded by $75,000 reserves and $300,000 state grant
• Consideration of resolutions for agreements with Barrett & Associates for engineering services and with Boys & Girls Club of the River Valley for 2025 services

The Russellville City Council approved ordinances to levy a replacement 1% sales tax for seven years and call a special election on the question, both by 7-0 votes. The council also adopted the 2025 budgets for the general, street, and special funds, and approved several appropriations including $375,000 for an airport equipment shop. A discussion about an estimated $100,000 payment owed to APERS for the A&P Director was tabled to the January 2025 meeting.

• Approved Ordinance 2517 levying replacement 1% sales tax for 7 years (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2518 calling special election on the tax (7-0)
• Adopted 2025 budgets for General, Street, and Special Funds (7-0)
• Approved $375,000 appropriation for airport equipment shop (7-0)
• Approved $4,500 appropriation for access driveway at 1195 Elmira (7-0)
• Approved private club permits for Ridgewood Brothers BBQ and La Huerta (7-0)
• Approved reimbursement requests totaling $84,898.44 for economic development and workforce (7-0)
• Approved nominations for City Corp and Oakland Cemetery Commission (7-0)

Oakland Cemetery Commission

The Russellville Oakland Cemetery Commission will meet December 17, 2024 to approve minutes from November, receive a financial update, and hear the annual year-end report from Director Warwick. The public may address concerns. The commission will also present an appreciation award to outgoing Commissioner Cindy Hlass.

• Approval of minutes from November 19, 2024 meeting
• Financial status update for November 2024
• Public comments on concerns or suggestions
• Presentation of annual year-end report by Director Warwick
• Appreciation award for Commissioner Cindy Hlass's years of service

The Oakland Cemetery Commission met and approved the November minutes. They reviewed financial reports showing an operating balance of $88,965.80 and a Perpetual Care Fund balance of $251,959.65. The commission also received the annual year-end report, set the next meeting for January 21, 2025, and honored outgoing Commissioner Cindy Hlass.

• Approved November 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Set January 21, 2025 as next meeting date
• Recognized outgoing Commissioner Cindy Hlass with an award

Civil Service Commission

The Russellville Civil Service Commission will discuss and decide on multiple personnel matters for the Fire and Police Departments. Items include fire command structure changes, suspension of competitions for assistant chief positions, a revamped physical agility test for police, and amendments to hiring rules following a state law change. The commission will also review new hire lists and set testing dates for police candidates.

• Discuss Fire Department command structure changes and addition of a training captain
• Discuss suspension of competition for Fire, Building and Safety Division Assistant Chief; Professional Standards Assistant Chief; and EMS Division Assistant Chief
• Review revamped police physical agility test (PAT); decide on a pass/fail time of 3 minutes
• Amend Rules and Regulations to allow hiring from top five candidates per state law ACA14-51-301
• Set new hire testing dates: written test February 6, PAT and interview February 8

The Russellville Civil Service Commission approved the September 24, 2024 minutes. It voted to suspend competition to promote Richard Setian, Chris Vick, and Steve Perry to new Assistant Chief positions in the fire department. The Commission also approved a new physical agility test for police with a three-minute passing time. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved September 24, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Suspended competition to promote Richard Setian to Assistant Chief of Fire, Building and Safety (affirmed)
• Suspended competition to promote Chris Vick to Assistant Chief of Administration (affirmed)
• Suspended competition to promote Steve Perry to Assistant Chief of EMS/Special Operations (affirmed)
• Approved new physical agility test with three-minute passing time (affirmed)

Russellville Historic District Commission

The Russellville Historic District Commission will review a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for storefront rehabilitation. The body will also discuss the resurvey of the Downtown Historic District and a proposed new district from East 5th St to East 10th Street.

• COA review for storefront rehabilitation at 305 W. Main Street
• Proposed Historic District for East 5th St, S. Erie to East 10th Street
• Review of projects completed without COAs, including the Depot mural and 215 N. Denver Avenue
• Report on Latimore Tourist Home Project
• Discussion of May 2025 National Preservation Month and Arkansas Heritage Month events

The Russellville Historic District Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for 305 W. Main Street to replace a single-pane display window with clear insulated glass in a bronze frame. The motion passed by voice vote. The commission also discussed the Latimore Tourist Home renovation, a Pope County Courthouse preservation issue, and plans for 2025 outreach and grant applications.

• Approved COA for 305 W. Main St. window replacement (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of September 26, 2024 meeting (voice vote)
• Adjourned at 5:55 pm (voice vote)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a replacement 1% sales and use tax and a contract with Western Mill Wright Commercial Construction, Inc. for East Main Street pedestrian improvements. The body is also reviewing several appropriations for city staff stipends, fire department equipment, and park repairs.

• Contract with Western Mill Wright Commercial Construction, Inc. for East Main Street pedestrian improvements
• Appropriation of $104,000 for Ouita Boat Dock and parking lot repairs
• Appropriation of $60,209 for a Fire Department Dodge Tradesman 2500 command vehicle
• Proposed 1% sales and use tax replacement for a period of seven years
• Reimbursement request of $30,000 for Boys & Girls Club 3rd quarter expenses

Airport Commission

The Russellville Airport Advisory Commission reviewed fuel sales (YTD Jet-A $311,940.15, AVGAS $151,913.50), hangar occupancy (100% city enclosed/shade, 65% private), and a waiting list of 32 aircraft. The commission received an update on the installed electronic air traffic monitoring system and discussed a vacancy on the board. New business included introduction of the monitoring system and the 2026 Air Race Classic route that includes KRUE. Additionally, a grant for a maintenance/storage facility was approved, with commissioners recommending adding a restroom.

• YTD Jet-A fuel sales: $311,940.15; YTD AVGAS sales: $151,913.50
• Hangar waiting list: 32 aircraft
• Electronic air traffic monitoring system installed and tracking flights
• Grant approved for maintenance/storage facility; restroom addition suggested
• 2026 Air Race Classic route includes KRUE as possible overnight/fuel stop

Oakland Cemetery Commission

The Russellville Oakland Cemetery Commission will meet to approve prior minutes, review the October financial report, and accept submissions for vacant 2025 board seats. The board will also gather and compile a list of project ideas for 2025, with detailed approvals to follow at future meetings. Public comments are invited.

• Approval of minutes from the October 15, 2024 meeting
• Financial report status update for October 2024
• Submission of names and bios for vacant ROC Commission seats for 2025
• Submission and compilation of project ideas for the 2025 session
• Public comment period

Planning Commission

The Russellville Planning Commission will discuss four new business items, including a large-scale development submitted by Aldi at 2400 E Main Street, a preliminary plat for Charleston Place Subdivision, a proposed zone text amendment to the Russellville Zoning Code, and a Picture Perfect Russellville Contest. No old business is on the agenda.

• Large-scale development application (LSDV-1024-000572) at 2400 E Main Street by Aldi on behalf of Rieko & Reiko, LLC
• Preliminary plat for Charleston Place Subdivision (LSDV-1024-000572) by Barrett and Associates for Russellville Realty, LLC
• Zone text amendment (ZONE-1024-000573) to adopt changes to the Russellville Zoning Code, submitted by the City of Russellville
• Picture Perfect Russellville Contest discussion

Board of Adjustment

The Russellville Board of Adjustment will hold its regular monthly meeting on November 7, 2024, to consider four variance applications. Items include a variance for an accessory structure in front of a primary structure, a reduced side yard setback for Rood Construction, multiple variances for EJ Russellville LLC covering parking, wall height, and landscaping, and variances for Aldi regarding wall articulation and vehicular cross connection requirements.

• Variance from Article 3.1.2(1) for an accessory structure in front of the primary structure (Christopher and Lacy Dicks)
• Variance from Article 14 to reduce side yard setback from 3' to 2' (Barrett & Associates for Rood Construction Inc.)
• Variance from Articles 6.1.8, 4.1, 5.7, 5.8, and 5.9 regarding parking, wall height, and landscaping (SiteWise for EJ Russellville LLC)
• Variance from Articles 3.22.5 and 3.22.6 for wall articulation, roofline articulation, and vehicular cross connection (Aldi for Rieko & Reiko, LLC)

Airport Commission

The Russellville Airport Advisory Commission is meeting to receive the manager's report covering October fuel sales ($27,570.76 Jet-A, $9,968.88 AVGAS), accounts receivable aging, and hangar occupancy figures. The agenda includes old business items (Krue Project update, Airport Trunk-or-Treat) and new business listed as miscellaneous. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is largely procedural with financial and operational updates.

• October 2024 Jet-A sales: 7,616 gallons for $27,570.76
• October 2024 AVGAS sales: 2,085 gallons for $9,968.88
• City hangar occupancy: 100% enclosed, 100% shade, 65% private hangars
• 32 aircraft on hangar waiting list
• Aircraft movements: 62 total in October (404 single-engine, 10 twin-engine, 9 jets, 76 turbo-prop, 95 helicopter, 10 transit airspace)

City Council

The Russellville City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider an ordinance approving a private club permit for Point Remove Brewing. This ordinance is required for the brewery's state private club permit application to the Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Division. The council will vote on this single item of business.

• Consideration of an ordinance approving a private club permit for Point Remove Brewing, required for a state permit application to the Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Division

City Council

The Russellville City Council will consider a resolution to apply for a grant to build an equipment shop at the municipal airport, with the city's share being $75,000. Other agenda items include several appropriations from the general fund and economic development fund for equipment purchases, an ordinance adopting a city business permit code, a private club permit for Handlebar LLC, and line item transfers. The council will also take up unfinished business including zoning code updates and a park hours ordinance, and new business for a water extension outside city limits.

• Resolution to apply for $375,000 grant for airport equipment shop (city share $75,000)
• Appropriation of $5,918.19 from general fund for a motorized axial fan at the aquatic center
• Appropriation of $25,088.53 from economic development fund for a parks department top dresser
• Ordinance adopting a city business permit and resolutions code
• Consideration of private club permit for Handlebar, LLC for state ABC application

Oakland Cemetery Commission

The Russellville Oakland Cemetery Commission is meeting to approve minutes from August, receive financial reports for August and September, and get updates on cemetery operations and the west-line fence project. New business includes a formal announcement of Cindy Hlass's retirement and a call for submissions to join the commission. The meeting is a routine session with no major votes expected.

• Approval of minutes from August 20, 2024 meeting
• Financial report status for August & September 2024
• Update on cemetery operations and workshops by Director Warwick
• Update concerning the west-line fence project
• Formal announcement of Cindy Hlass retiring at year-end and call for new commission members

Planning Commission

The Russellville Planning Commission will meet to conduct regular business and review one new application. The body will consider an outside service agreement for a specific property location.

• Outside Service Agreement for 2420 Bradley Cove Road (MPA-0924-000558) submitted by Crafton Tull on behalf of Doug Rauch

Board of Adjustment

The Russellville Board of Adjustment will hold its regular monthly meeting. They will consider two variance requests: one for wall articulation and parking space dimensions at 1355 E Main Street, and another to allow a pylon sign taller than 35 feet. No old business is on the agenda.

• Variance to Article 3.22.5.2.A (wall articulation) and Article 6.1.8 (parking space dimensions) for property at 1355 E Main Street, submitted by Davidson Engineering on behalf of Sohar Holdings LLC (VARI-0924-000563)
• Variance from Article 7.8(8) to allow pylon sign taller than 35 feet, submitted by River Valley Sign on behalf of D & P Investments Inc. (VARI-0924-000564)

Airport Commission

The Russellville Airport Advisory Commission is meeting to review the manager's report and financial data for September 2024. The body will discuss the Krue Project and FBO internet under old business.

• September 2024 Jet-A sales: 1,953 Gallons ($9,515.18)
• September 2024 AVGAS sales: 6,196 Gallons ($23,867.49)
• September 2024 Accounts Receivable Aging: $9,368.26 total
• Hangar waiting list: 32 aircraft
• Krue Project update

The Russellville Airport Advisory Commission met on September 26, 2024, and accepted the previous month's minutes and the manager's report. The meeting included updates on ongoing projects, such as the Taxiway Bravo connection being substantially complete and the Taxiway Rehabilitation preconstruction meeting held. No formal votes were recorded on substantive items; the meeting was primarily informational.

• Accepted last month's minutes
• Accepted the manager's report

Russellville Historic District Commission

The Russellville Historic District Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for perforated window coverings at 216 West Main (Jenkins Building-C). They will also receive updates on the Old Town Historic District and the Latimore Tourist Home Project, and discuss upcoming downtown resurvey and tax credit presentations.

• Review of COA for 216 West Main (Jenkins Building-C) for perforated window coverings simulating a golf course
• Update on the Old Town Historic District
• Report on Latimore Tourist Home Project
• Reminder of downtown resurvey on October 15 with Antoinette Johnson and Brian Minyard
• Announcement of tax credit presentation for commissioners and downtown property owners in October

City Council

The Russellville City Council will vote on multiple appropriations totaling over $1.3 million, including $754,900 for pickleball courts, $394,320 for police SUVs, and $30,568 for cemetery fencing. Several resolutions authorize agreements for an airport hangar lease, parking lot maintenance, drainage improvements, and a sewer extension. Under unfinished business, the council will give second readings to zoning code updates, a subdivision code change, a parks hours ordinance, and a rezoning on Russell Road.

• $754,900 appropriation for construction of new pickleball courts (split between Sales Tax Capital Fund and Economic Development Fund)
• $394,320 appropriation for 6 police vehicles (4 Dodge Durango patrol SUVs, 1 CID SUV, 1 Ford Escape)
• $30,568 appropriation from Oakland Cemetery Fund for fencing along the west line
• Resolution approving an airport ground lease and hangar development agreement with Tim Hill
• Second reading of ordinance to rezone 1500-1700 block Russell Road from R3 to C2

Planning Commission

The Russellville Planning Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on September 5, 2024. They will consider two new business items: a special use permit for a contractor office and storage yard at 3704 E Main Street, and a large-scale development proposal for a new retail development at 1401 E Main Street. The commission will also approve minutes from July 30, 2024.

• Special use permit for contractor office/storage at 3704 E Main Street (XPert Industrial Contractors Inc for The Refuge)
• Large-scale development for new retail at 1401 E Main Street (Davidson Engineering for Sonar Holdings, LLC)
• Approval of minutes from July 30, 2024

The Russellville Planning Commission unanimously approved a special use permit for a contractor office with storage yard at 3704 E Main Street, subject to conditions including landscaping, a 15-foot setback for a shipping container, and parking calculations. They also unanimously approved a large-scale development for a 55,000 sq ft retail center at 1401 E Main Street, with conditions to address site plan details, drainage, and floodway encroachment. Both approvals were made with conditions to be confirmed during site plan review.

• Approved special use permit for contractor office/storage yard at 3704 E Main St (unanimous)
• Approved large-scale retail development at 1401 E Main St (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 30, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Russellville Board of Adjustment will consider three variance requests, including a major commercial site-design variance for parking, sidewalk, and buffer requirements at 3000 East H Street. Also on the agenda: a fence-height variance for Glenwood House at 318 S Glenwood and a zoning-clarification request for the 600 block of West 3rd Place.

• Variance to parking, sidewalk, and buffer rules for property at 3000 East H Street (MMSM Properties LLC)
• Variance to fence height limit for Glenwood House at 318 S Glenwood (Russellville Housing Authority)
• Zoning clarification for the 600 block of West 3rd Place (City of Russellville)
• Approval of meeting minutes from July 30 and August 13, 2024

City Council

The Russellville City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider two resolutions: one to authorize amending the city's residential solid waste agreement with Cards River Valley, Inc., and another to update bank account and credit card names to include the new finance director. The meeting is limited to these two items.

• Resolution to amend the residential solid waste agreement with Cards River Valley, Inc.
• Resolution to change bank account and credit card names to include the new Finance Director

The Russellville City Council approved two resolutions. Resolution 2273 updates bank account and credit card names to include the new Finance Director. Resolution 2274, as amended, authorizes signing a first amendment to the residential solid waste agreement with Cards River Valley, Inc., removing Sections 16.07 and 16.08 from the agreement. Both passed unanimously 5-0.

• Adopted Resolution 2273 updating bank account and credit card names (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2274 authorizing first amendment to solid waste agreement (5-0)
• Amended Resolution 2274 to remove Sections 16.07 and 16.08 from the agreement (5-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Russellville Civil Service Commission is scheduled to meet on August 27, 2024, but the agenda text only provides a list of commissioners and city representatives present or absent. No substantive items, decisions, or discussions are mentioned in the provided text.

Airport Commission

The Russellville Airport Advisory Commission will discuss old business including a project update for Krue, installation of the airport monitoring system, and the River Valley Rally. New business includes planning the Airport Trick or Treat event. The commission will also review August 2024 fuel sales totaling $21,036.49 and financial reports. No votes are recorded on the agenda.

• August 2024 Jet-A fuel sales of 3,467 gallons ($11,954.50) and AVGAS sales of 2,298 gallons ($9,081.99)
• City hangar occupancy: 100% enclosed, 100% shade hangars, 75% private hangars; waiting list of 28 aircraft
• Year-to-date aircraft movements total 5,328
• Old business: Krue project update, airport monitoring system installation, River Valley Rally
• New business: Airport Trick or Treat planning

Russellville Historic District Commission

The Russellville Historic District Commission will review a certificate of appropriateness for a storefront rehabilitation at 115 N. Commerce, discuss proposed changes to mural guidelines in the Design Guidelines, and consider a proposed historic district along East 5th Street. They will also nominate and vote on officers for 2024. Unfinished business includes projects completed without certificates of appropriateness and updates on the Latimore Tourist Home project.

• Review of a certificate of appropriateness for storefront rehabilitation at 115 N. Commerce (Thompson Building-C)
• Proposed changes to Design Guidelines Section 10.20 (Murals & Free Standing Public Art) for coating requirements
• Proposed historic district extending from East 5th Street, S. Erie to East 10th Street and north of Oakland Cemetery
• Nomination and voting for chair, vice-chair, and secretary following reappointment of three commissioners
• Report on projects completed without a COA: mural at the Depot and reflective coating at 215 N. Denver Avenue

Oakland Cemetery Commission

The Oakland Cemetery Commission will meet to discuss and decide on a proposal to dissolve and retire the commission. The body will also review the July 2024 financial report and set dates for fall stone cleaning workshops.

• Decision on proposal to dissolve and retire the Oakland Cemetery Commission
• July 2024 financial report status update
• Scheduling of Fall Workshops for stone cleaning

City Council

The Russellville City Council will vote on a $4,616,970 appropriation from the 2021 Street Sales Tax Fund and RAISE grant reimbursements for a capital project. Also up for discussion are a rezoning of property on Russell Road from residential to highway commercial, a new ordinance regulating park hours, and contracts for engineering, paint stripping, and residential solid waste services.

• Appropriation of $4,616,970 (Fund 28) for RAISE Grant Project
• Resolution to enter engineering services agreement with Crafton & Tull Associates, Inc.
• Ordinance to rezone 1500–1700 block Russell Road from R3 to C2
• Ordinance adding chapter to regulate hours of operation for all city parks
• Resolution to enter residential solid waste services agreement with CARDS River Valley, Inc.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is holding a special called meeting to consider two variance requests for new fast-food restaurants on East Main Street. Both requests seek relief from design standards for wall articulation; the Hardee's request also seeks a variance for a landscape street buffer width.

• Variance to wall articulation requirement (2 ft projection or recess) for new Chipotle at 3095 E Main Street (VARI-0724-000544)
• Variance to wall articulation requirement and landscape street buffer width for new Hardee's at 3097 E Main Street (VARI-0724-000545)

Recreation & Parks Commission

The Russellville Recreation and Parks Commission will hold a monthly meeting to approve prior minutes, discuss old business on park vendor permits, and consider a new commissioner. Updates will be provided on several facility projects including soccer lights, pickleball courts, Pleasant View Pond access, Washburn Park playground, tournaments, the M.J. Hickey Pool/Aquatic Center, and grant applications.

• Park Vendor Permits (old business)
• New Commissioner appointment
• Updates on Soccer Lights project
• Updates on Pickleball Courts
• Updates on Pleasant View Pond Access Road and Washburn Park Playground

Planning Commission

The Russellville Planning Commission will hear several special use permit requests, including a motorcycle repair shop, auto service station, and group residence. They will also consider a final plat, a rezoning of property on Russell Road from residential to commercial, and a comprehensive zone text amendment to update multiple sections of the zoning and subdivision codes.

• Special Use Permit for motorcycle repair shop at 108 2nd Street (C1 zone)
• Special Use Permit for auto service station at 1100 N Arkansas Ave (C4 zone)
• Special Use Permit for group residence at 2106 East 16th (C2 zone)
• Rezoning of 1500-1700 block Russell Road from R3 to C2 (highway commercial)
• Zone text amendment updating Articles 3.22.5, 5.8.3, 5.10.2, 6.1.2, XII, XIV, XV of zoning code

Board of Adjustment

The Russellville Board of Adjustment will consider a single variance request from Barrett and Associates on behalf of Jim Knight regarding property at 2402 West C Street. The variance seeks relief from dumpster enclosure requirements, fence height limits, and front yard setback standards.

• Variance application VARI-0724-000537 for dumpster enclosure, fence height, and front yard setback at 2402 West C Street

Airport Commission

The Airport Advisory Commission is reviewing the Manager's Report for July 2024, including fuel sales and aircraft movements. The body is also discussing the Krue Project, Airfest, and a new land lease.

• July Jet-A sales: 5,096 Gallons ($20,651.62)
• July AVGAS sales: 2,192.78 Gallons ($11,179.96)
• City Enclosed Hangar occupancy: 100%
• Hangar waiting list: 28 aircraft
• Discussion of new land lease and business proposal

Civil Service Commission

The Russellville Civil Service Commission held a regular meeting on July 23, 2024, with only attendance recorded. No proposed or decided items, ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed in the agenda. The meeting appears to be purely procedural.

• No specific agenda items listed in the provided text

City Council

The City Council will discuss several appropriations, including funding for a new playground and police camera systems. The body is also reviewing multiple right-of-way vacations and easement dedications.

• Appropriation of $136,316.58 for a new playground unit at Washburn Park
• Appropriation of $69,110 for Flock Safety system service and implementation
• Purchase of seven Miovision Single Camera Video Detection Systems from Pinkley Sales Company
• Vacating and abandoning portions of N Knoxville Avenue, W 13th Street, W "C" Street, and Mountain View Street
• Reimbursement requests for Arkansas Valley Alliance ($16,592.26 and $14,606.18) and Russellville Boys and Girls Club ($30,000.00)

Oakland Cemetery Commission

The Oakland Cemetery Commission will meet July 16, 2024 to approve prior meeting minutes, review financial reports for March through June, and hear updates on mini-workshops and cemetery operations. A proposal for fencing along the west cemetery line and placing boulders along the adjacent creek will be discussed as new business.

• Approval of minutes from April 16, 2024 meeting
• Financial report status update for March, April, May, and June 2024
• Results report from mini-workshops held in April and May
• Status update on cemetery operations
• Proposal for fencing and boulders along the west line of the cemetery

Civil Service Commission

The Russellville Civil Service Commission voted to suspend the competitive hiring process to immediately hire certified firefighter William Robert Pearson. The decision followed a request by Fire Chief Kirk Slone, citing retirements, recent hires, and the need for someone to be immediately available to staff a fire engine after 40 hours of training. Commissioner Jason Ramsey made the motion, seconded by Commissioner Toni Bachman, and the commission affirmed the vote.

• Suspension of competitive hiring process to immediately hire certified firefighter William Robert Pearson
• Motion by Commissioner Jason Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Toni Bachman
• Commission voted to affirm the motion
• Reason: need for immediate availability to staff fire engine after retirements and new hires

Planning Commission

The Russellville Planning Commission will consider a final plat for the South El Paso Addition. The commission will also review a request for a fence in the public right-of-way at 1009 E. F Street.

• Final Plat for South El Paso Addition at 850-900 S. El Paso Ave.
• Memorandum of Understanding for a fence in the Public Right-of-Way at 1009 E. F Street

Board of Adjustment

The Russellville Board of Adjustment will hold its regular meeting on July 2, 2024. The board will consider a request for relief from zoning code screening requirements at 401 N. Independence Ave.

• Variance request regarding screening requirements at 401 N. Independence Ave.

Civil Service Commission

The Commission voted to change promotional rules, requiring a 70 percent combined score for written and assessment tests. Members also approved hiring Conner Bise as a firefighter by suspending competition. The meeting addressed upcoming police recruitment testing and recent retirements in the fire department.

• Approved hiring Conner Bise as a firefighter through suspended competition
• Voted to change promotional rules to require a 70 percent combined score for written and assessment tests
• Scheduled Police Department new hire testing for July 11 and 13
• Reported three retirements within the Russellville Fire Department

City Council

The Council will consider several budget appropriations, including funds for police radios and vehicle repairs. The agenda also includes final readings on annexation and zoning ordinances, along with requests to vacate portions of city streets.

• Appropriation of $137,039.27 for Motorola portable radios for the Police Department
• Agreement with Hardrock Construction for the Ridgewood Drainage Improvement Project
• Third and final reading of an ordinance regarding city annexation
• Rezoning request for property at 502 Tyler Road
• Appropriation of $37,262.35 for a radio repeater

Airport Commission

The commission reviewed June 2024 fuel sales figures and hangar occupancy rates. The agenda also includes updates on the Krue Project, LED lighting, and Airfest plane rides.

• Jet-A fuel sales for June were $13,573.29
• Avgas fuel sales for June were $5,250.86
• City hangar occupancy was 100% in June
• Update on the Krue Project
• Update on LED lighting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several land use requests, including a rezoning at 502 Tyler Rd and a large-scale development at 1801 Fairway Blvd. The commission will also consider rescheduling July and August meetings for holidays and training.

• Rezoning of 502 Tyler Rd from M-1 to R-2
• Large Scale Development at 1801 Fairway Blvd
• Special Use Permit for beauty shop at 1303 Russell Rd
• Replat of Owens Corning Subdivision at 1089 Tyler Rd
• Final Plat for West Harrell Addition at 2303 N Arkansas Ave

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider rescheduling the July and August meetings to accommodate holidays and staff training. The board will also review a variance request regarding zoning code wall articulation requirements for a property on East Main Street.

• Variance from Article 3.22.5 of the Zoning Code at 1907 E Main St.
• Proposal to move the July meeting to July 2, 2024
• Proposal to move the August meeting to July 30, 2024

Civil Service Commission

The Russellville Civil Service Commission held a meeting on May 28, 2024, with several commissioners and department heads absent. The agenda contains only attendance records and no specific items for decision or discussion, indicating a procedural or administrative session.

• Meeting held at Central Fire Station and online via Google Meets
• Chairman Mark Lykins present; City Attorney Trey Smith absent
• Police Chief David Ewing present; Fire Chief Kirk Slone absent
• No agenda items listed beyond attendance

Russellville Historic District Commission

The Russellville Historic District Commission is holding an Ice Cream Social at the Russellville Depot, followed by a brief agenda. The meeting includes an explanation of the Historic District, introductions of commissioners, recognition of 2023 Certificates of Appropriateness, and a discussion of People Saving Places (FOLTH).

• Ice Cream Social at Russellville Depot, May 23, 2024, 6:00 pm
• Explanation of Historic District
• Introduction of Historic District Commissioners
• Recognition of Certificates of Appropriateness for 2023
• Discussion of People Saving Places (FOLTH)

Airport Commission

The Russellville Airport Advisory Commission is meeting to review the manager's report, including May fuel sales, accounts receivable, and hangar occupancy. They will also discuss old business like the KRUE project and LED lighting, plus new business including a proposed on-field maintenance facility and a land-leased hangar proposal.

• May Jet-A sales: 4,948 gallons ($20,925.40); AVGAS: 1,694.27 gallons ($8,905.53)
• Accounts receivable 0-30 days: $14,831.27
• City hangar occupancy 100%; shade hangars 65%; 28 aircraft on waiting list
• New business: on-field maintenance facility and land-leased hangar proposal
• CAP Airfest update and plane rides for non-profit

City Council

The Russellville City Council will consider several resolutions, including accepting bids for sidewalk maintenance and connectivity projects, a downtown landscaping services contract, and multiple appropriations from the General Fund and Parks and Rec Special Fund for items like parking lot improvements, a Christmas parade, and fireworks. The council will also hold public hearings on three street vacation ordinances and consider a resolution to set a hearing for another vacation. Several ordinances are scheduled for second readings, including an annexation question and zoning code amendments.

• Bid acceptance for 2024 S. Phoenix Ave, E. 4th Street, & Sequoyah Way Sidewalk Maintenance Project (Edwards Constructive Solutions, Inc.)
• Bid acceptance for 2024 S. Tampa Ave. Sidewalk Connectivity Project (Western Millwright)
• Landscaping services contract with Pina Gonzalo Landscaping, Inc. for Downtown Russellville (April 15, 2024 to April 15, 2025)
• Appropriation of $147,429.41 from Parks and Rec Special Fund for ADA parking and paving at community fishing pond
• Public hearings on vacating portions of N Knoxville Avenue, W 13th Street, and W "C" Street right-of-ways

Planning Commission

The Russellville Planning Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting to consider two new business items: a special use permit for a property on South Knoxville Avenue and a vacation of right-of-way on East Gum Street. The meeting will also include approval of the previous month's minutes and standard procedural items.

• Special Use Permit at 1409 S Knoxville Ave, submitted by Victor Melchor (SPUP-0324-000499)
• Vacation of Right-of-Way at 1140-1144 East Gum St, submitted by Barrett & Associates for Todd Barnett (VAC-0424-000506)

Board of Adjustment

The Russellville Board of Adjustment will meet on May 2, 2024, to consider a zoning variance request. The board will also review and approve minutes from the April 4, 2024, meeting.

• Variance request for an accessory building at 1820 Marina Road (VARI-0324-000504)

Russellville Historic District Commission

The Russellville Historic District Commission will review proposed changes to the Design Guidelines for murals and free-standing public art, and will nominate and vote on officers for 2024. They will also discuss several properties in the Downtown Historic District that did not obtain certificates of appropriateness, and receive updates on various projects and events.

• Review of proposed changes to Design Guidelines Section 10.20 Murals & Free Standing Public Art
• Nomination and voting on chair, vice-chair, and secretary for 2024
• Discussion of projects without approved COAs: Mural at the Depot, reflective coating at 215 N. Denver Ave., BECK sign at 110 N. Commerce
• Report on Latimore Tourist Home Project Phase 2 and Latimore Day event on April 27
• Inquiry about maintenance of 'I Heart Russellville' mural at 312-316 W. Main Street

Airport Commission

The Russellville Airport Advisory Commission is meeting to review the airport manager's report, including April fuel sales, accounts receivable, and hangar occupancy. They will also discuss old and new business items such as the KRUE project update, post-eclipse update, airport monitoring systems, and the Searcy hangar building process.

• April Jet-A sales: 8,797.01 gallons ($45,193.11)
• April AVGAS sales: 2,740.35 gallons ($15,158.19)
• Accounts receivable: $9,083.19 (0-30 days), $6,581.32 (31-60 days), $140.00 (61-90 days), $124.72 (>90 days)
• City hangar occupancy 100%, shade hangars 65%, private hangars 100%
• Hangar waiting list: 28 aircraft

Civil Service Commission

The Russellville Civil Service Commission held a regular meeting on April 23, 2024, with several members present and others absent. The agenda contains only procedural items, such as attendance and routine administrative matters, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Meeting held at Central Fire Station, Russellville, and online via Google Meets
• Commissioners present: Mark Lykins, Jon Brown, Ruben Camacho, Phillip Lea, Jason Ramsey
• City representatives present: Trey Smith, David Ewing, Kirk Slone
• Absent: Toni Bachman, Brent Moix, Barbara Horton, Tanessa Vaughn

City Council

The Russellville City Council will consider several items including an ordinance to annex contiguous territory, resolutions to set public hearings for vacating portions of streets, and amendments to the zoning code. The council will also vote on reappointments, grant agreements, a private club permit for Buffalo Wild Wings, and appropriations for street and historic restoration projects.

• Ordinance to annex contiguous territory to the city
• Resolution for public hearing to vacate 25 feet of N Knoxville Avenue along Lots 5-8, Block 11, Gene Renfroe Addition
• Resolution for public hearing to vacate 60' portion of W 13th Street in Southlawn Heights Addition
• Resolution for public hearing to vacate portion of W 'C' Street right-of-way in Hall Addition
• Appropriation of $101,616.42 for Phase 2 of Latimore Tourist Home Restoration Project

Oakland Cemetery Commission

The Commission will review financial reports for February and March 2024. The agenda includes updates on the sign at 8th and Detroit and statistics regarding ROC.

• Financial report status update for February 29, 2024 and March 31, 2024
• Update concerning the sign at 8th and Detroit
• Update of Statistics of ROC

Planning Commission

The Russellville Planning Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting to consider several land-use items, including a final plat for Scenic Way Village, a large-scale development at 50 Joyce Lane, three right-of-way vacations, and a proposed zoning code text amendment. The meeting will also include approval of the February 1, 2024 minutes.

• Final plat for Scenic Way Village (PLAT-0324-000496)
• Large-scale development at 50 Joyce Lane (LSDV-0224-000481)
• Vacation of 60' of W 13th Street right-of-way (VAC-0224-000479)
• Vacation of 25' of N Knoxville right-of-way (VAC-0224-000480)
• Zoning text amendment to Russellville Zoning Code (ZONE-0324-000497)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to elect officers for 2023 and review two zoning variance applications. These include requests for roll-up doors at 50 Joyce Layne and a security fence at 615 Tyler Road.

• Election of officers for 2023
• Variance request for roll-up doors and wall articulation relief at 50 Joyce Layne
• Variance request for a 6’ high security fence at 615 Tyler Road

Airport Commission

The Russellville Airport Advisory Commission is meeting to approve the previous month's minutes, review the manager's report on fuel sales and accounts receivable, and discuss old and new business items including the KRUE project update, Eclipse aircraft discussion, potential summer events, and filling commissioner vacancies.

• March 2024 Jet-A sales: 3,892 gallons ($17,122.60); AVGAS sales: 2,587.54 gallons ($12,432.24)
• Accounts receivable aging: $10,310.60 (0-30 days), $1,381.77 (31-60), $197.95 (61-90), $78.89 (>90)
• City hangar occupancy 100%, private hangars 65%; waiting list has 28 aircraft
• Aircraft movements: 63 in March, 1,651 YTD
• Old business: KRUE project update, Eclipse discussion, potential ANO Summer Celebration, CAP Airfest

Civil Service Commission

The Russellville Civil Service Commission is holding a regular meeting on March 26, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. at the Central Fire Station and online. The agenda lists commissioners and city department representatives but contains no specific action items, so the meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

City Council

The Russellville City Council will consider multiple appropriations and resolutions, including $458,026.80 to overlay the Pleasant View Park parking lot and $40,000 for design of six new pickleball courts. Other items include final payment for a fire training facility, purchases of body armor and helmets, and a change order for a new fire engine. The council will also vote on appointments to city commissions and several resolutions for grants and projects.

• Appropriation of $458,026.80 for Pleasant View Park parking lot overlay
• Appropriation of $40,000 for design services for six new pickleball courts
• Resolution accepting bid from Blackstone Construction, LLC for parking lot resurfacing
• Appropriation of $50,026.42 for body armor and ballistic helmets for Fire Dept
• Rezoning ordinance for property along S Macon Ave and Highway 331 (third reading)

Recreation & Parks Commission

The Russellville Recreation and Parks Commission will hold its monthly meeting, including the election of a new commission chairman and discussion of park vendor permits. Updates will be provided on the turf project, soccer light project, an Arkansas Game & Fish Commission grant, 2024 projects, the eclipse, the monthly report, and upcoming events.

• Commission Chairman Election
• Park Vendor Permits
• Turf Project update
• Soccer Light Project update
• Arkansas Game & Fish Commission Grant update

Airport Commission

The Russellville Airport Advisory Commission is meeting to review the manager's report, including February fuel sales and accounts receivable, and to discuss old and new business items. Old business includes the KRUE project update, commissioner vacancies, and an Eclipse discussion, while new business covers a potential ANO Summer Celebration and CAP Airfest.

• February Jet-A sales: 5,267 gallons, $22,649.25
• February AVGAS sales: 2,833.22 gallons, $13,226.72
• Accounts receivable aging: $10,408.46 (0-30 days), $6,368.12 (31-60 days), $318.15 (61-90 days)
• City hangar occupancy 100%, city shade hangars 100%, private hangars 65%
• Hangar waiting list: 28 aircraft

Russellville Historic District Commission

The Russellville Historic District Commission will review proposed changes to the city's mural and public art ordinance, and consider a certificate of appropriateness for painted plywood window insets at 320 West B Street. The commission will also vote on officers for 2024 and receive updates on historic district nominations and maintenance issues.

• Review of proposed changes to Section 10.20 Murals & Free Standing Public Art
• COA for painted plywood insets (murals) on windows at 320 West B Street (W.J. White building)
• Nomination and voting for chair, vice-chair, and secretary for 2024
• Report on progress of Old Town Neighborhood Historic District nomination forms
• Status of 'I Heart Russellville' mural maintenance at 312-316 W. Main Street

Oakland Cemetery Commission

The Oakland Cemetery Commission will meet to review financial reports and maintenance updates. The body will consider approvals for new cornerstones and potential changes to the Cemetery Code regarding grave space pricing and administrative fees.

• Request for approval to install 16 cornerstones in the Mary Rye-Campbell Addition
• Proposed discount program for the purchase of multiple grave spaces (Section 4.1 of the Cemetery Code)
• Proposed increase of admin fee to 20% above contractor's fees (Section 4.5 of the Cemetery Code)
• Installation of reflective tapes/signs along the fence from 8th and Detroit
• Decision on 2024 mini-workshops schedule for Spring and Fall

City Council

The Russellville City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a second reading of an ordinance to offer a discount to uninsured self-pay patients who pay their ambulance bills in full, a third reading of a rezoning at 725 S Macon Ave, and a resolution inviting casino operators to explore locating within the city. The council will also vote on appropriations, including $3,486.07 for cemetery sign replacement, and agreements for engineering, electrical work, and service contracts.

• Ordinance amending ambulance fee schedule to provide discount for uninsured self-pay patients paying in full (second reading)
• Appropriation of $3,486.07 from insurance reimbursement for cemetery sign replacement at Oakland Cemetery
• Rezoning at 725 S Macon Ave (third and final reading)
• Rezoning at 1405 E Old Highway 124 and 1479 Sparksford Drive (requested emergency clause)
• Resolution inviting casino operators to consider locating within city limits

Civil Service Commission

The Russellville Civil Service Commission is holding a regular meeting on February 13, 2024, at the Central Fire Station and online. The agenda lists commissioners and city/department representatives in attendance but does not include any specific items for discussion or decision. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no substantive actions or proposals detailed.

• Meeting held at Central Fire Station, Russellville, and online via Google Meets
• Attendance recorded for commissioners and city/department representatives

City Council

The City Council will meet to consider two special business items. These include a resolution to add an authorized name to city bank accounts and credit cards, and a resolution to authorize a contract with Point Remove.

• Resolution to add an authorized name for city bank accounts and credit cards
• Resolution authorizing a contract between the City and Point Remove

Planning Commission

The Russellville Planning Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting to elect officers for 2024, approve minutes, and consider two items of new business. They will review a minor plat for the Salter Unit 1 Addition and a rezoning request from R-1 to C-2 Highway Commercial.

• Election of officers for 2024 (chairman, vice chairman, secretary)
• Minor plat for Salter Unit 1 Addition at 535 N El Paso Ave, submitted by Barrett and Associates for Salter Properties, LLC
• Rezoning from R-1 to C-2 Highway Commercial at 1405 E Old Highway 124 and 1479 Sparksford Drive, submitted by SSB Investments and Alter Trading Corp

Russellville Historic District Commission

The Russellville Historic District Commission will review two Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs): one for a roof replacement at the Riggs-Hamilton American Legion Hut and one for a mural at 106 N. Commerce. They will also hear reports on the Old Town Neighborhood Historic District nomination and the Latimore Tourist Home project, and discuss maintenance of the 'I Heart Russellville' mural.

• COA for roof replacement at 215 N. Denver (Riggs-Hamilton American Legion Hut) with weathered wood color asphalt shingles
• COA for mural on rear of building at 106 N. Commerce (Garden Sass)
• Progress report on Old Town Neighborhood Historic District nomination forms
• Report on Latimore Tourist Home Phase Ib
• Maintenance status of 'I Heart Russellville' mural at 312-316 W. Main Street

Civil Service Commission

The Russellville Civil Service Commission is holding a regular meeting with a quorum of members present. The agenda is largely procedural, covering standard administrative items such as approval of minutes and reports. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Reports from city departments
• Discussion of personnel matters

Airport Commission

The Russellville Airport Advisory Commission is meeting to review the manager's report, including fuel sales and accounts receivable, and to discuss old and new business. Key items include a project update, Eclipse aircraft discussion, FAA inspection, ADA grant planning, and commissioner vacancies.

• January Jet-A sales: 2,369 gallons, $10,358.43
• January AVGAS sales: 1,134.44 gallons, $5,175.66
• Accounts receivable aging: $5,937.35 (0-30 days), $17,829.29 (31-60 days), $13,192.03 (61-90 days), $1,616.48 (>90 days)
• Hangar occupancy: 100% city enclosed, 100% city shade, 65% private
• Hangar waiting list: 26 aircraft

Oakland Cemetery Commission

The commission is meeting to approve December 2023 minutes and review a financial report. Members will select officers for the 2023 term and determine the 2024 board meeting schedule.

• Approval of December 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• Financial report for the month ending December 31, 2023
• Notification of Commissioner Mindy Hudson serving an additional three-year term
• Selection of officers for the 2023 term
• Discussion and decision on the 2024 board meeting schedule

City Council

The Russellville City Council will consider several appropriations, including a $314,183.88 COPS Hiring Grant to fund five new police officers, a $68,971.49 transfer for a key card entry system at City Hall, and $30,115 to replace a police academy car. The agenda also includes multiple ordinances on third reading, such as alley vacation, code codification, zoning text amendments, and a rezoning at 725 S Macon Ave. New business includes storm water ordinance amendments and a rezoning along S Macon Ave and Highway 331.

• Appropriation of $314,183.88 from COPS Hiring Grant to fund 5 police officer positions
• Appropriation of $68,971.49 for key card entry system at City Hall
• Appropriation of $30,115 to replace Academy car with Toyota Camry
• Ordinance to rezone property at 725 S Macon Ave (second reading)
• Ordinance to rezone property along S Macon Ave and Highway 331 (first reading)

Planning Commission

The Russellville Planning Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on January 8, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers. The agenda includes election of officers for 2024, an outside service agreement for Transformation Life Church RV Park, a minor plat for the Miller Croom Addition, and a rezoning request from the City of Russellville. No unfinished business is listed.

• Election of officers for 2024 (Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary)
• Outside Service Agreement for Transformation Life Church RV Park (MPA-1223-000461)
• Minor Plat for Miller Croom Addition at 463 Water Works Road (ISUB-1223-000458)
• Rezoning from C-2 and R-2 to M-1 Light Industrial along S Macon Ave and Highway 331 (ZONE-1223-000462)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet on January 4, 2024, to review a single new business item. The meeting includes the approval of minutes from previous sessions and no old business was listed.

• Variance request for 3415 River View Road to allow four lots to be accessed from a 20’ access easement

City Council

The Russellville City Council is holding a special called meeting to approve several year-end budget adjustments, including transfers to cover deficits in street and general funds, and to adopt the 2024 rules of procedure and committee assignments. These are routine financial and administrative actions.

• Transfer $41,335.98 from Street Fund to cover line item deficits, including $38,310.82 for street light electricity
• Transfer $222,499.69 from General Fund to correct negative balances in personnel accounts across multiple departments
• Appropriate $10,480.92 from 2022 carryover to cover Animal Control overtime and pension deficits
• Resolution to approve 2024 Rules of Procedure and Standing Rules
• 2024 Committee and liaison assignments, including meeting schedule