Wynne public meetings in 2023
9 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The council voted to adopt Ordinance 895, establishing the position of Fire Marshal. It also approved the burning of outdated records, a contract for online electronic payments, and authorized Parks & Recreation to accept bids for sewer and dumping sites at the Sports Complex. All actions were approved by unanimous consent or a 10‑0 vote.
- Adopted Ordinance 895 establishing Fire Marshal (10-0)
- Approved burning of outdated records (unanimous consent)
- Approved contract for online electronic payments for licenses and rentals (unanimous consent)
- Authorized Parks & Recreation to accept bids for sewer and dumping sites at the Sports Complex (unanimous consent)
- Approved minutes of August 9, 2023 meeting (unanimous consent)
- Approved department reports presented (unanimous consent)
City Council
The Council adopted Ordinance 896 to create a flood damage prevention program and amended health and housing standards via Ordinance 894. The city also approved several equipment purchases, including roll-off bins and a replacement police car.
- Adopted Resolution 8-1-23 suspending penalties for uncut weeds and debris on properties destroyed by the March 31, 2023 weather event (8-2)
- Approved $3,875.00 payment for a 2016 court judgment
- Adopted Ordinance 894 amending minimum health and housing standards (9-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 896 establishing a flood damage prevention program (9-0)
- Adopted new personnel handbook
- Approved $56,700 for Public Works to purchase 10 open-top roll-off bins
- Approved collecting and accepting the most reasonable bid for road repairs at the Wynne Sports Complex
- Approved purchase of replacement police car for $35,690, paying the difference not covered by insurance
City Council
The City Council adopted several ordinances, including one establishing the number of subordinate police officers and another regarding municipal contracting. Zoning changes were approved to rezone one property and define wind generation facilities. Other ordinances regarding health standards, a fire marshal position, and flood prevention were scheduled for future readings.
- Adopted Ordinance 897 establishing the number of subordinate police officers (9-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 898 authorizing certain officials or employees to contract with the city (8-1)
- Adopted Ordinance 899 rezoning a property from A1 to R3 (8-1)
- Adopted Ordinance 900 defining wind generation facilities and permitting underground electrical infrastructure in AG districts (9-0)
- Scheduled third reading of Ordinance 894 regarding health and housing standards for August meeting (9-0)
- Scheduled second reading of Ordinance 895 to establish Fire Marshall position for August meeting (9-0)
- Scheduled second reading of Ordinance 896 regarding a flood damage prevention program (9-0)
- Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes and monthly department reports (9-0)
City Council
The Council adopted three ordinances regarding a vehicle lease, a repeal of a previous ordinance, and zoning updates for R-3 areas. They also approved staffing increases for the police and fire departments and a street conversion for First Baptist Church.
- Adopted Ordinance 891 to waive bid process and lease a 2024 Mack ASL through Arvest Bank (10-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 892 to repeal Ordinance 889 (10-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 893 amending zoning for single family, mobile, and manufactured homes in R-3 areas (10-0)
- Tabled second reading of Ordinance 889 regarding health and housing standards until July 2023 (10-0)
- Approved providing three school resource officers to Wynne School District for 2023-2024
- Approved hiring one additional firefighter for the Wynne Fire Department
- Approved converting a portion of 'B' St. touching First Baptist Church to a private drive
- Approved May 9 and May 11, 2023 meeting minutes
City Council
The Council authorized a $118,200 lease for a relief and recovery facility and approved contracts for a FEMA consultant and debris removal. New ordinances regarding mobile home installations and open burning were adopted. The Council also designated five public locations for publishing ordinances following the closure of the local newspaper.
- Approved 12-month lease for 187 Murray Street as a relief facility for $118,200 plus utilities
- Approved contract with a FEMA consultant
- Approved contracts for debris removal and a monitoring company
- Approved Resolution 5-9-2023 amending vacation accrual rates for non-uniformed employees
- Adopted Ordinance 889 regarding mobile home installations in R-3 zoning areas
- Adopted Ordinance 890 defining and limiting conditions for open burning
- Designated City Hall, Cross County Courthouse, Hay's North Branch, Hay's South Branch, and Cross County Public Library as public publishing places
City Council
The Council approved multiple emergency resolutions to manage debris removal, traffic light repairs, and temporary housing. They also reapportioned sales tax proceeds and extended a city-wide curfew. Three appointments to city commissions and boards were approved.
- Approved Resolution 4-2-2023 extending city-wide curfew to April 11, 2023
- Adopted Ordinance 888 to contract Desoto County Electric Inc. for traffic light repairs
- Approved appointment of Raymond Chapman to Airport Commission
- Approved appointment of Jim Thwing to Planning Commission
- Approved appointment of Jennifer Wallin to Cross County Economic Development Board
- Approved Resolution 4-11-2023B allowing temporary RV/camper use as living quarters for up to 18 months
- Approved Resolution 4-11-2023C reapportioning 1% Sale and Use Tax proceeds
- Approved $5,216 expenditure for Fire Department air conditioner replacement
City Council
The City Council adopted Ordinance 886 to waive the bid process for a Freightliner knuckleboom loader lease through Arvest Bank. The Council also voted to suspend the three-day reading rule and adopt an emergency clause for the lease. The meeting included the adoption of Ordinance 887 regarding financing for a 2021 Mack rolloff truck.
- Approved February 14, 2023 meeting minutes
- Approved monthly department reports
- Adopted Ordinance 886 to waive bid process and lease Freightliner knuckleboom loader (9-0)
- Approved emergency clause for Ordinance 886 (9-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 887 to extend financing for one 2021 Mack rolloff truck
City Council
The City Council adopted the 2023 General Fund budget and amended the 2022 General Fund and Street Fund budgets. The council also approved a professional services agreement for mosquito control and a payment to finalize ownership of a garbage truck.
- Approved Professional Services Agreement for Mosquito Control with Vector Disease Control International, LLC for $138,900 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2-14-2023 A amending 2022 General Fund and Street Fund budgets (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2-14-2023 B adopting 2023 General Fund budgets (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2-14-2023 C amending Personnel Policies and Practices Manual regarding Job Postings and Advertising and Compensatory Time (unanimous)
- Approved $189,220.40 balloon payment to pay off city garbage truck in May 2023 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from January 10, 2023, and January 24, 2023, meetings (unanimous)
- Approved monthly department reports (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council approved several emergency ordinances to purchase fire safety gear and vehicles. The council also updated garbage collection fees and municipal health benefit enrollment times.
- Approved spending up to $148,532.88 for 3M Scott Safety air packs, facepieces, and cylinders (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 884 to waive the bid process for fire safety equipment (unanimous)
- Cancelled bid with Bull Motor and approved $52,881.00 for a 2500 Dodge Ram from Red River Dodge (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 882 to update garbage collection fees (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 883 to reduce enrollment time for municipal health benefit program (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 1 102023 for city officials' attendance at Arkansas Municipal League meetings (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 1 102023 B for reimbursement of insurance costs for elected officials (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 885 to waive the bid process and purchase one 2023 Mack Rolloff Truck (unanimous)