Wynne public meetings in 2024
12 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Wynne City Council approved Resolution 12-10-24 adopting the St. Francis County / Cross County Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan, and approved a $11,761 roof repair for the Fire Department. The council also adopted Ordinance 908, amending the flood damage prevention code, with an emergency clause, all by unanimous votes.
- Approved Resolution 12-10-24 adopting the hazard mitigation plan (unanimous)
- Approved $11,761 roof repair for Fire Department by Jonesboro Roofing Co. (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 908 updating flood damage prevention code (unanimous)
- Enacted emergency clause for Ordinance 908 (unanimous)
City Council
The Wynne City Council approved the 2025 city budget and a consent administrative order with the Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment. The council also authorized several equipment sales and maintenance expenditures for city departments.
- Approved 2025 budget (Resolution 11-12-24 B)
- Approved consent order with Arkansas DEQ (Resolution 11-12-24 A)
- Approved $1,249.92 additional cost for City Hall window film
- Approved sale of six Parks & Recreation vehicles via Witcher Auctions
- Approved $8,746.08 purchase of mulch for EU Deshay Park
- Approved removal of two Fire Department vehicles from inventory
- Approved accepting sealed bids for 1995 Chevrolet Pickup
City Council
The Wynne City Council approved three resolutions: one expressing willingness to use federal-aid funds for a bridge replacement on County Road 619, and two levying municipal taxes on real and personal property for 2024 (collectible in 2025). All resolutions passed unanimously by consent of all members present. The council also approved the previous meeting's minutes and accepted department reports.
- Approved Resolution 10-8-2024 A for bridge replacement on County Road 619 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 10-8-2024 B levying real property taxes for 2024 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 10-8-2024 C levying personal property taxes for 2024 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of September 17, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
- Accepted monthly department reports (unanimous)
City Council
The Wynne City Council approved the 2023 legislative audit, adopted Ordinance 906 allowing city officials to contract with the city, and Ordinance 907 waiving the bid process to lease a Freightliner knuckleboom loader. The council also approved a resolution amending the personnel policy handbook, appointed Jerlene Duncan to the Tree Board, and approved expenditures for City Hall maintenance. A motion to rebuild the E.U. Deshay Park enclosed building failed.
- Approved 2023 legislative audit (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 906 on city contracts (10-1, Nelson no)
- Adopted Ordinance 907 waiving bid for loader lease (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 09-17-2024 amending personnel handbook (unanimous)
- Appointed Jerlene Duncan to Tree Board (unanimous)
- Approved City Hall maintenance expenditures totaling about $32,961.80 (unanimous)
- Motion to rebuild E.U. Deshay Park building failed (3-7)
City Council
The City Council approved a motion requiring citizens to sign up in order to make public comments at City Council meetings. The motion was made by Councilperson Morris, seconded by Councilperson Miller, and carried with one dissenting vote (Nelson). No other substantive decisions were recorded.
- Approved motion requiring citizens to sign up for public comments (9-1, Nelson opposed)
City Council
The Wynne City Council approved the June 11, 2024 minutes and accepted monthly department reports. Council members reappointed Anthoney Blake to the Equalization Board. They also approved a motion by Councilperson Lofton requesting a statement of tornado relief funds received and spent be provided to each council member. The meeting then adjourned.
- Approved June 11, 2024 minutes (consent)
- Accepted monthly department reports (consent)
- Reappointed Anthoney Blake to Equalization Board (consent)
- Approved providing each council member a statement of tornado relief funds received and spent (consent)
- Adjourned (consent)
City Council
The Wynne City Council approved spending a $7,400 federal law enforcement grant, with $5,075 for police armor and the rest for office items. It also approved $2,700 to seal and stripe the Fire Department parking lot and $8,233.36 to Riggs CAT for a generator circuit board. Two resolutions passed: one amending the personnel policy handbook for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program, and one to sell city-held real property. Parks & Recreation labor was reclassified from contract to part-time.
- Approved reclassifying Parks & Recreation labor from 'contract labor' to 'part-time labor'
- Approved $2,700 to seal and stripe the Wynne Fire Department parking lot
- Approved $8,233.36 to Riggs CAT to replace the Fire Department generator circuit board
- Approved Resolution 06-11-24 A amending the personnel policy handbook for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program
- Approved spending a $7,400 federal law enforcement grant, with $5,075 for police armor and the remainder for WPD office items
- Approved Resolution 06-11-24 B to sell real property held by the City of Wynne
- Approved the May 7, 2024 regular meeting minutes
- Accepted monthly department reports
City Council
The Wynne City Council approved a resolution to contract with and buy real property from First Financial Bank. They also approved the burning of outdated documents and tabled discussions on E. U. Deshay Park upgrades until September 2024. Department reports and previous minutes were accepted by consent.
- Approved Resolution 05-07-24 to buy real property from First Financial Bank (consent)
- Approved burning of outdated documents (consent)
- Tabled E. U. Deshay Park upgrades until September 2024 (9-0)
- Approved April 9, 2024 minutes (consent)
- Accepted monthly department reports (consent)
City Council
The Wynne City Council approved renting the Colony Shop building for Wynne Relief & Recovery at $8,250 per month on a month-to-month basis. The council also passed a resolution to sell city-held real property and approved project estimates for work at EUDeshay Park totaling $22,445.75. Department reports and previous meeting minutes were accepted by consent.
- Approved renting Colony Shop for Wynne Relief & Recovery at $8,250/month (consent)
- Approved Resolution 04-09-24 to sell city real property (consent)
- Approved $6,270.75 to Arbor Tech Tree Service, LLC for EUDeshay Park work (consent)
- Approved $16,175.00 to Jackson Excavating & Construction LLC for EUDeshay Park work (consent)
- Approved amended September 2023 minutes regarding RV spot sewer bids (consent)
- Approved March 12, 2024 minutes (consent)
- Approved department monthly reports (consent)
City Council
The Wynne City Council approved Resolution 3-12-24, which creates a Youth Council and sets its effective date. The council also appointed Tracie Singleton to the Planning Commission and reappointed Brenda Smith to the same body. Department reports from Parks & Recreation, Fire, Public Works, Police, and Water were accepted.
- Approved February 13, 2024 minutes
- Accepted monthly department reports
- Approved Resolution 3-12-24 creating Youth Council
- Appointed Tracie Singleton to Planning Commission
- Reappointed Brenda Smith to Planning Commission
City Council
The City Council adopted the 2024 General Fund Budget and amended the 2023 General Budget. The council also authorized a cost-sharing agreement with the US Army Corps of Engineers for a flash flooding drainage study.
- Approved renewing mosquito contract with Vector Disease Control
- Approved Resolution 2-13-24 A amending the 2023 General Budget
- Approved Resolution 2-13-24 B adopting the 2024 General Fund Budget
- Approved $4,000 initial payment and $180/year subscription for Public Works gate security system
- Approved paying estimated $150,000 (50% share) for US Army Corps of Engineers drainage study
- Approved the legislative audit report as presented
- Approved January 9, 2024 meeting minutes
- Approved monthly and yearly department reports
City Council
The Wynne City Council approved buying a 2025 Mack Rolloff Truck from River City Hydraulics, Inc. for $234,532.94, with funds transferred from the City General Fund to the Street Department Fund. The council also approved Resolution 1-9-24 authorizing payment of city officials' expenses for 2024 Arkansas Municipal League meetings and other trainings, and accepted the annual Organization of City Council under A.C.A. § 14-43-501. On a legal case from January 2019 in which the City was named along with Hibbett Sports, the council authorized the Mayor to negotiate a settlement up to $5,000 with guidance from the Municipal League; a court date is set for February 6, 2024. Department monthly reports and a Fire Department yearly report were approved and accepted, and Mayor Hobbs presented her State of the City Address.
- Approved purchase of 2025 Mack Rolloff Truck from River City Hydraulics, Inc. for $234,532.94, funds transferred from City General Fund to Street Department Fund
- Approved Resolution 1-9-24 authorizing payment of city officials' expenses for 2024 Arkansas Municipal League meetings and other trainings
- Approved annual Organization of City Council under A.C.A. § 14-43-501
- Authorized Mayor to negotiate a settlement up to $5,000 in a January 2019 legal case naming the City and Hibbett Sports, with Municipal League guidance
- Approved and accepted department monthly reports and the Fire Department yearly report
- Approved minutes of the December 12, 2023 regular council meeting
- Adjourned with no further business