Cabot public meetings in 2023

Planning Commission

The Cabot Planning Commission held a public hearing and new business session, voting to approve a rezoning at 410 North 4th Street from R-1 to R-4M, which will go to the City Council. A second rezoning at 19 Wellington Place was rejected. The commission also approved a site plan for the Red River Ford expansion with several contingencies.

• Rezone 410 North 4th Street from R-1 to R-4M (multi-family) approved 5-0, passed to City Council
• Rezone 19 Wellington Place from R-1 to R-2S failed 3-2
• Red River Ford expansion site plan approved 4-0-1 with contingencies (e.g., facade elevations, drainage, fire hydrant within 400 feet)
• Commissioner Ward abstained from Red River Ford vote
• January and February meetings to be held at City Annex

City Council

The City Council will discuss several agreements for the Cabot Justice Center project, including construction management and site work. The body will also consider a 2024 meeting calendar and a third reading of an ordinance regarding a city official's business with the Parks and Recreation Commission.

• Agreement with Baldwin & Shell for Cabot Justice Center construction management
• Agreement with Barger Excavating, Inc. for Cabot Justice Center exterior site work
• Agreement with Command Concrete for Cabot Justice Center exterior concrete work
• Ordinance No. 35 of 2023 regarding Stephen Redd's business with Parks and Recreation Commission
• Resolution No. 68 of 2023 establishing the 2024 meeting calendar

City Council

The City Council will discuss the adoption of the 2024 annual operating budget and several zoning changes. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a special use permit and multiple readings of ordinances amending the city code.

• Resolution No. 66 of 2023: Adoption of the Annual Operating Budget for Calendar Year 2024
• Ordinance No. 38 of 2023: Rezoning 801-906 Eagle Street from R-4 Single Family to R-M Medium Density Multi-Family
• Resolution No. 65 of 2023: Special Use Permit for Lot 15, Gateway Commercial
• Ordinance No. 31 and 33 of 2023: Rezoning of Lot 15 Gateway Commercial and Part of Lot 1 McClellan Storage Addition from C-2 to I-1
• Resolution No. 67 of 2023: Appointment of Chad Moreau to the Cabot Parks and Recreation Commission

City Council

The City Council will meet for a work session to discuss the 2024 annual operating budget and the 2024 city calendar. The body will also consider a special use permit for a storage facility and a commission appointment.

• Resolution to adopt the Annual Operating Budget for Calendar Year 2024
• Resolution for a Special Use Permit for an RV/Boat/Self Storage facility at Lot 15, Gateway Commercial
• Resolution to appoint Chad Moreau to the Cabot Parks and Recreation Commission
• Discussion of the 2024 City of Cabot Calendar

Planning Commission

The Commission approved amendments to the Unified Development Code and a rezoning request for Eagle Street. Several preliminary plats and site plans, including Olive Garden and Cabot Pre-K South, were approved with specific contingencies.

• Rezone 801-906 Eagle Street from R-4 Single Family to R-4M Multi-family
• Special Use Permit for child daycare at 16 Cooper Cove (max 6 children)
• Site Plan approval for Olive Garden with technical contingencies
• Site Plan approval for Cabot Pre-K South with pedestrian safety contingencies
• Amendments to Unified Development Code Sections 4.6 and 5.4.2

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances, including a land use change for McClellan Storage Addition. The agenda also includes an ordinance regarding business dealings with the Parks and Recreation Commission and a resolution for parking improvements at the Cabot Justice Building.

• Ordinance No. 33 of 2023: Rezoning part of Lot 1, McClellan Storage Addition from C-2 to I-1
• Ordinance No. 34 of 2023: Amending Section 2-579 of the Code of Cabot
• Ordinance No. 35 of 2023: Business relationship acknowledgment with Stephen Redd and his company
• Resolution No. 64 of 2023: Change order for Redstone regarding Cabot Justice Building parking improvements

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several municipal service resolutions, including a proposal for a new fire department training simulator and updates to city purchasing rules. The body is also discussing property donations and public nuisance condemnations.

• Agreement with WHP for a fire department training facility totaling $789,097.10
• Proposed amendment to Code of Cabot Sec. 2-579 regarding competitive bidding for purchases over $35,000
• Condemnation of structure at 504 West Olive Street as a public nuisance
• Change order for Barger Excavating, Inc. regarding the South Locust Street Project
• Donation of .17 acres of property along Panther Trail to the Cabot School District

City Council

The City Council will discuss two rezoning requests and a code amendment. The body is also reviewing resolutions for a vehicle purchase, a fire department training facility, and property donations.

• Rezone Lot 15, Gateway Commercial from C-2 to I-1 (3rd Reading)
• Rezone part of Lot 1, McClellan Storage Addition from C-2 to I-1 (1st Reading)
• Condemn structure at 504 West Olive Street as a public nuisance
• Purchase of a vehicle from Red River Dodge
• Donate .17 acres of property along Panther Trail to Cabot School District

Planning Commission

The Cabot Planning Commission held a public hearing and new business session, voting on rezoning requests, final and preliminary plats, and site plans. A rezone of North Lincoln Street from C-2/R-1 to R-4H was denied, while a rezone of part of Lot 1, McClellan Storage Addition from C-2 to I-1 was approved. Several plats and site plans were approved with contingencies, including a Sonic addition and the Cabot Waterworks Facility.

• Rezone denied: North Lincoln Street from C-2 & R-1 to R-4H (Davidson Engineering), vote 0-6-0
• Rezone approved: Part of Lot 1, McClellan Storage Addition from C-2 to I-1 (Bond Engineers), vote 6-0-0
• Final plat approved with contingencies: Lot 1, Higginbotham Estates (Bond Engineers), vote 6-0-0
• Final plat approved with contingencies: Lot 1, Raul Estates (Bond Engineers), vote 4-3-0
• Site plan approved with contingencies: Lot 1, DHR Sonic Addition (Davidson Engineering), vote 6-0-0

City Council

The Cabot City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a second reading of a rezoning ordinance, a first reading of a tax lien ordinance, and resolutions regarding an interlocal agreement for emergency communications and adoption of the 2024 fire department handbook. The agenda also includes community input and reports from various commissions.

• Ordinance No. 31 of 2023: Rezone Lot 15, Gateway Commercial, from C-2 to I-1 (2nd reading)
• Ordinance No. 32 of 2023: Create and confirm tax liens for code violation services (1st reading)
• Resolution No. 55 of 2023: Authorize interlocal agreement for Lonoke County Emergency Communications Center
• Resolution No. 56 of 2023: Adopt 2024 Cabot Fire Department Handbook

City Council

The Cabot City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 2, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at Veterans Park Event Center. The council will consider three items: an ordinance to certify tax liens for code violation cleanup costs, a rezoning request for a commercial lot, and a resolution to adopt a new personnel handbook. The meeting also includes routine items like approval of minutes and community input.

• Ordinance No. 30 of 2023: creating tax liens on properties for code violation services (1st reading)
• Ordinance No. 31 of 2023: rezoning Lot 15, Gateway Commercial, from C-2 to I-1 (1st reading)
• Resolution No. 54 of 2023: adopting the City of Cabot Personnel Handbook
• Approval of minutes from last meeting
• Community input period

City Council

The Cabot City Council is holding a work session to discuss two main items: an ordinance to certify tax liens on properties with code violations, and a resolution to adopt a new city personnel handbook. The handbook, effective October 2, 2023, outlines employment policies and benefits. The meeting also includes committee reports and public input.

• Ordinance to create, certify, and confirm tax liens on properties for unpaid code violation services
• Resolution to adopt the City of Cabot Personnel Handbook (Resolution No. 54 of 2023)
• Personnel handbook covers at-will employment, EEO, leave policies, and benefits
• Meeting held at Veteran's Event Center, 508 North Lincoln Street

City Council

The Cabot City Council will meet to consider Ordinance No. 29 of 2023, which sets the millage tax rates to be collected in 2024. The agenda also includes a presentation of the Distinguished Legislator Award to Representative Brian Evans, along with reports from city commissions and departments.

• Ordinance No. 29 of 2023 – setting millage tax rates for 2024
• Presentation of Distinguished Legislator Award to Rep. Brian Evans
• Exhibit B: Water & Wastewater Commission approved purchase of Ditch Witch vac-trailer (budget increase of $5,000)
• Exhibit D: Planning Commission approved replat at Stoneridge at Cypress Creek, preliminary plat and site plan for Animal Support Services Facilities, site plan for Cabot Public Schools Multipurpose Pavilion
• Exhibit F: Fixed Asset Deletion

City Council

The Cabot City Council will consider several resolutions authorizing contracts for construction projects, including the Cabot Animal Support Services facility, the Elm Street Extension, and the Fourmile Creek Commercial Park. They will also discuss an ordinance amending a prior ordinance and a budget amendment. The agenda includes a report from the A&P committee and general community input.

• Resolution to contract with Barger Excavating, Inc. for dirt work and site plan at Cabot Animal Support Services (bid $774,806.00)
• Resolution to waive competitive bidding and contract with Barger Excavating, Inc. for Elm Street Extension completion
• Resolution to contract with Grant Garrett Excavating, Inc. for earthwork and storm sewer at Fourmile Creek Commercial Park (bid $1,387,409.82)
• Ordinance to amend Ordinance 13 of 2012
• Ordinance addressing fire department connections for sprinkler/standpipe systems and maximum distance from fire hydrants

The City Council held a work session to review committee items. The council voted to place several resolutions regarding construction agreements, vehicle purchases, and budget amendments on the official Council Meeting Agenda.

• Moved ordinance to amend Ordinance 13 of 2012 to Council Meeting Agenda (4-0)
• Moved agreement with Barger Excavating, Inc. for Animal Support Service Facilities to Council Meeting Agenda (4-0)
• Moved agreement with Barger Excavating, Inc. for Elm Street Extension to Council Meeting Agenda (4-0)
• Moved agreement with Grant Garrett Excavating, Inc. for Fourmile Creek Commercial Park to Council Meeting Agenda (4-0)
• Moved agreement with Smart Ford for vehicle purchases to Council Meeting Agenda (4-0)
• Moved resolution to amend 2023 General Fund Operating Budget to Council Meeting Agenda (2-0)
• Moved ordinance regarding fire department sprinkler/standpipe connections to Council Meeting Agenda (2-0)

City Council

The Cabot City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 5, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at Veterans Park Event Center. The agenda includes a third reading of a rezoning ordinance, first readings of two ordinances, and several resolutions authorizing contracts and appointments. The council will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear community input.

• Ordinance No. 25 of 2023 (3rd reading): Rezone Lots 1-6, Block 22, Original Town of Cabot, from R-1 to R-2S
• Ordinance No. 27 of 2023 (1st reading): Amend Ordinance 13 of 2012, declared an emergency
• Ordinance No. 28 of 2023 (1st reading): Set maximum distance from fire hydrant for sprinkler/standpipe connections
• Resolution No. 49 of 2023: Authorize agreement with Barger Excavating, Inc. for dirt work at Cabot Animal Support Services facility
• Resolution No. 50 of 2023: Authorize agreement with Barger Excavating, Inc. for Elm Street Extension, waiving competitive bidding

The City Council approved rezoning for Lots 1-6 of Block 22 and passed ordinances regarding fire department sprinkler connections and an amendment to Ordinance 13 of 2012. The council also authorized multiple construction agreements and a budget amendment to the 2023 General Fund.

• Approved rezoning Lots 1-6, Block 22 from R-1 to R-2S (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 27 of 2023 to amend Ordinance 13 of 2012 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 28 of 2023 regarding fire department sprinkler and standpipe connections (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Devin Roland to the Parks and Recreation Commission (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Barger Excavating, Inc. for Animal Support Services facilities (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Barger Excavating, Inc. for Elm Street Extension project (7-0)
• Approved amendment to the 2023 General Fund annual operating budget (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Grant Garrett Excavating, Inc. for Fourmile Creek Commercial Park project (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Cabot Planning Commission approved a replat, a preliminary plat and site plan for the city's Animal Support Services Facilities, and a site plan for a Cabot Public Schools multipurpose pavilion. All votes were unanimous (4-0). The animal shelter site plan approval included contingencies such as a $250 review fee and several plan additions.

• Replat of Lots 44RRR & 45RR, Stoneridge at Cypress Creek Subdivision (Harper Surveying) approved
• Preliminary plat for City of Cabot Animal Support Services Facilities (Halff Associates) approved
• Site plan for Animal Support Services Facilities approved with contingencies including $250 fee and plan additions
• Site plan for Cabot Public Schools Multipurpose Pavilion (Minton Engineering) approved with contingencies including lighting plan and grading permit

City Council

The Cabot City Council will hold the second reading of Ordinance 25 of 2023 to rezone Lots 1-6, Block 22, Original Town of Cabot from R-1 to R-2S, and will consider Resolution 47 of 2023 to authorize the purchase of real property along South First Street. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, community input, and attached reports from city commissions and departments.

• Ordinance 25 of 2023: rezone Lots 1-6, Block 22, Original Town of Cabot from R-1 to R-2S (2nd reading)
• Resolution 47 of 2023: authorize purchase of real property along South First Street
• Approval of August 7, 2023 minutes
• Community input period
• Exhibits include Parks & Recreation, Water & Wastewater, A&P, Planning Commission, Police & Fire reports

The City Council unanimously approved a resolution to purchase real property along South First Street. A public hearing was held regarding the Locust St. Widening & Drainage Improvements federal grant project, but no public response was recorded.

• Approved Resolution No. 47 of 2023 to purchase real property along South First Street (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 7, 2023, meeting (Unanimous)
• No action taken on Ordinance No. 25 of 2023 regarding rezoning Lots 1-6, Block 22

City Council

The City Council authorized an application for a railroad quiet zone and approved the purchase of a compact excavator. The council also appointed a new member to the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment and approved a sidewalk waiver for Arbor Trail.

• Approved sidewalk waiver for portion of Arbor Trail (6-2)
• Appointed James O'Gwynn to Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment (Unanimous)
• Permitted city official Mitch Ward with Red River For to do business with the city (Unanimous)
• Confirmed tax liens against properties for code violation service costs (Unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of compact excavator from Hugg and Hall Equipment (Unanimous)
• Authorized application for a railroad quiet zone (5-4, Mayor broke tie)
• Rezoning of Lots 1-6, Block 22 from R-1 to R-2S: First reading, no action

City Council

The Cabot City Council will hold a work session to discuss several municipal services items, including appointing James O'Gwynn to the Planning Commission, allowing a city official to do business with the city, authorizing the purchase of a compact excavator, applying for a railroad quiet zone, and confirming tax liens for code violations. No final votes are expected at this work session.

• Ordinance to appoint James O'Gwynn to Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment
• Ordinance to permit Mitch Ward (Red River Ford) to do business with the city
• Resolution to authorize agreement with Hugg and Hall Equipment for compact excavator purchase
• Resolution to apply for railroad quiet zone with U.S. DOT
• Ordinance to certify tax liens on properties for code violation costs

The Municipal Services Committee voted to place five ordinances and resolutions on the council meeting agenda. These items include a planning commission appointment, a business permit for a city official, equipment purchase, a railroad quiet zone application, and tax liens for code violations.

• Moved appointment of James O’Gwynn to Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment to agenda (4-0)
• Moved ordinance permitting Mitch Ward of Red River Ford to do business with the city to agenda (4-0)
• Moved resolution for purchase of a compact excavator from Hugg and Hall Equipment to agenda (3-0)
• Moved resolution to apply for a Railroad Quiet Zone to agenda (3-1)
• Moved ordinance to confirm tax liens for code violation services to agenda (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Cabot Planning Commission held a public hearing and voted on four rezoning requests. Three rezones along North Lincoln Street were rejected after public concerns, while one rezone in the Original Town of Cabot was approved and forwarded to the City Council. The commission also approved several replats and site plans with conditions.

• Rejected rezone of North Lincoln Street Tract 1 from R-1 to C-3 (0-4 vote)
• Rejected rezone of North Lincoln Street Tract 2 from R-1 to R-4H (0-4 vote)
• Rejected rezone of North Lincoln Street Tract 3 from R-1/C-2 to I-1 (0-4 vote)
• Approved rezone of Lots 1-6, Block 22, Original Town of Cabot from R-1 to R-28 (4-0 vote)
• Approved site plan for 311 North 2nd Street with contingencies including facade material details and lighting plan

City Council

The Cabot City Council will hold its regular meeting on July 17, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at Veterans Park Event Center. The council will take final votes on three rezoning ordinances (3rd reading) and a sidewalk waiver (2nd reading), and will introduce new ordinances on data center noise and tax liens, plus a resolution on federal greenway funds. Community input is also scheduled.

• Ordinance 15: Rezone part of Lot 1-A, Sethjor Subdivision, from O-1 to C-2 (3rd reading)
• Ordinance 16: Rezone 611 North 2nd Street from R-1 to C-2 (3rd reading)
• Ordinance 17: Rezone 21, 23, 35 Bradley Drive from R-1 to C-2 (3rd reading)
• Ordinance 19: Sidewalk waiver along a portion of Arbor Trail (2nd reading)
• Ordinance 21: New rules on external noise attenuation for data centers (1st reading)

The City Council approved three rezoning ordinances and established rules for external noise attenuation of data centers. The council also authorized the use of federal funds for the Central Arkansas Regional Greenway Project. A motion to waive the third reading for a Planning Commission reappointment failed.

• Approved rezoning part of Lot 1-A of Sethjor Subdivision from O-1 to C-2 (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 611 North 28th Street from R-1 to C-2 (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 21, 23, and 35 Bradley Drive from R-1 to C-2 (Unanimous)
• Denied motion to waive third reading for reappointment of Liz Bird to Planning Commission (5-3)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 21 regarding data center noise attenuation and emergency clause (Unanimous)
• Waived second and third readings for Ordinance No. 22 regarding tax liens for code violations (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 44 to use federal-aid funds for Central Arkansas Regional Greenway Project (Unanimous)

City Council

The Cabot City Council will hold its regular meeting on July 10, 2023, to consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include second readings of three rezoning ordinances, first readings of ordinances on tax liens, a sidewalk waiver, and a reappointment, plus resolutions on appointments, a vehicle purchase, and program participation. The agenda also includes reports from city commissions and departments.

• Ordinance 15: Rezone part of Lot 1-A, Sethjor Subdivision, from O-1 to C-2 (2nd reading)
• Ordinance 16: Rezone 611 North 2nd Street from R-1 to C-2 (2nd reading)
• Ordinance 17: Rezone 21, 23, 35 Bradley Drive from R-1 to C-2 (2nd reading)
• Ordinance 18: Create and confirm tax liens for code violation cleanup costs (1st reading)
• Resolution 42: Authorize agreement with Red River Dodge for vehicle purchase

The City Council adopted an ordinance creating tax liens for funds spent on code violations. The council also approved the reappointment of Liz Bird to the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustments and appointed Kandy Williamson to the Advertising and Promotion Commission.

• Approved Ordinance No. 18 of 2023 creating tax liens for code violation services (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 20 of 2023 reappointing Liz Bird to the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustments (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 40 of 2023 appointing Kandy Williamson to the Advertising and Promotion Commission (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 41 of 2023 for continued participation in the Law Enforcement Support Office program (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 42 of 2023 to purchase a vehicle from Red River Dodge (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 43 of 2023 to utilize the Highway Infrastructure Program (Unanimous)
• Approved June 5, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• No action taken on rezoning ordinances No. 15, 16, and 17 of 2023

City Council

The Cabot City Council will hold a work session to discuss several ordinances and resolutions, including creating tax liens for code violation services, approving a sidewalk waiver along Arbor Trail, reappointing Liz Bird to the Planning Commission, and authorizing a vehicle purchase from Red River Dodge. The agenda also includes a resolution on continued participation in the Law Enforcement Support Office program and a resolution regarding highway infrastructure funding. No final votes are expected at this work session.

• Ordinance creating tax liens on properties for code violation services
• Ordinance approving sidewalk waiver along a portion of Arbor Trail
• Resolution authorizing agreement with Red River Dodge for vehicle purchase
• Resolution on continued participation in Law Enforcement Support Office program
• Resolution expressing willingness to utilize Highway Infrastructure Program

The City Council held a work session to review items from various committees. The council voted to place six ordinances and resolutions on the main Council Meeting Agenda for further action.

• Moved tax lien ordinance for code violations to Council Meeting Agenda (4-0)
• Moved sidewalk waiver ordinance for Arbor Trail to Council Meeting Agenda (4-0)
• Moved ordinance to reappoint Liz Bird to Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment to Council Meeting Agenda (4-0)
• Moved resolution to utilize Highway Infrastructure Program to Council Meeting Agenda (4-0)
• Moved resolution for continued Law Enforcement Support Office Program participation to Council Meeting Agenda (4-0)
• Moved resolution to purchase vehicle from Red River Dodge to Council Meeting Agenda (4-0)

City Council

The Cabot City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 5, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at Veterans Park Event Center. The agenda includes first readings of three rezoning ordinances, several resolutions authorizing agreements and budget amendments, and a resolution supporting police officer retention bonuses. Community input will be taken.

• Ordinance 15: Rezone part of Lot 1-A, Sethjor Subdivision, from O-1 to C-2
• Ordinance 16: Rezone 611 North 2nd Street from R-1 to C-2
• Ordinance 17: Rezone 21, 23, 35 Bradley Drive from R-1 to C-2
• Resolution 36: Extend interlocal agreement with Little Rock for MEMS ambulance services
• Resolution 39: Authorize police officer retention bonuses

The City Council adopted four resolutions concerning emergency services, infrastructure, budget amendments, and police bonuses. Three rezoning ordinances were read for the first time with no action taken.

• Approved Resolution No. 36 of 2023 to extend interlocal agreement with City of Little Rock for ambulance services (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 37 of 2023 for Shields & Associates to complete Hwy 89 streetscape project (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 38 of 2023 amending the 2023 annual operating budget General Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 39 of 2023 to issue police officer retention bonuses (Unanimous)
• Approved May 15, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• First reading of Ordinance No. 15 of 2023 (rezoning Sethjor subdivision): No action
• First reading of Ordinance No. 16 of 2023 (rezoning 611 North Street): No action
• First reading of Ordinance No. 17 of 2023 (rezoning 21, 23, and 35 Bradley Drive): No action

City Council

Four committee items were approved for placement on the City Council Meeting Agenda. These items include emergency medical services, a streetscape project, employee raises, and police retention bonuses.

• Moved agreement with Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services to Council Agenda (4-0)
• Moved agreement with Shields & Associates for Hwy 89 Streetscape project to Council Agenda (4-0)
• Moved resolution for 4% General Fund raises to Council Agenda (3-0)
• Moved resolution for police officer retention bonuses to Council Agenda (3-0)

City Council

The Cabot City Council will consider several resolutions, including authorizing the purchase of a water truck from Artex Truck Center, reappointing David Butler to the Water and Wastewater Commission, endorsing Design and Manufacturing Holding Company for the Tax Back Program, approving a construction management provider for the Justice Center project, and expressing willingness to use federal funds for the Main Street Trailway Extension. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and community input.

• Resolution 27: Authorize agreement with Artex Truck Center for water truck purchase
• Resolution 32: Endorse Design and Manufacturing Holding Company for Tax Back Program
• Resolution 33: Approve construction management provider for Cabot Justice Center project
• Resolution 34: Use federal-aid or Recreational Trails funds for Main Street Trailway Extension
• Resolution 31: Reappoint David Butler to Water and Wastewater Commission

The City Council unanimously passed several resolutions including the purchase of a water truck and the selection of a construction management provider for the Cabot Justice Center. The council also approved parking improvements for the Justice Building and a tax back program endorsement for Design and Manufacturing Holding Company, Inc.

• Approved purchase of a water truck from Artex Truck Center (Unanimous)
• Re-appointed David Butler to the Cabot Water and Wastewater Commission (Unanimous)
• Endorsed Design and Manufacturing Holding Company, Inc. for the tax back program (Unanimous)
• Approved professional service provider for Cabot Justice Center construction management (Unanimous)
• Approved use of federal-aid funds for the Main Street Trail Way Extension Project (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Redstone Construction Group for Cabot Justice Building parking improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved May 1, 2023, meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

The Cabot City Council will hold third readings on two ordinances: one amending the Unified Development Code and one rezoning part of the proposed Windridge Estates development from R-1 to R-4M. The council will also consider new business, including a first reading of a rezoning on Bradford Drive, resolutions to purchase a water truck and contract for the South Locust Street project, and change orders for drainage improvements. The meeting includes presentations to the Cabot Wrestling Team and Junior Auxiliary, and community input.

• Ordinance No. 9 of 2023 (3rd reading) to amend Section 5.5.2 of the Unified Development Code
• Ordinance No. 10 of 2023 (3rd reading) to rezone part of Windridge Estates from R-1 to R-4M
• Ordinance No. 14 of 2023 (1st reading) to rezone a 0.1-acre tract on Bradford Drive from R-1 to R-2S
• Resolution No. 27 of 2023 to authorize agreement with Artex Truck Center for purchase of a water truck
• Resolution No. 28 of 2023 to authorize agreement with Barger Excavating, Inc. for the South Locust Street project

The City Council approved two rezoning ordinances and three resolutions for infrastructure projects. One resolution to purchase a water truck was tabled. The meeting also included a presentation on a proposed $41 million school bond issue.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 9 of 2023 to amend Unified Development Code (unanimous)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance No. 10 of 2023 to rezone Windridge Estates from R-1 to R-4M (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 14 of 2023 to rezone a .1 acre tract of Bradford Drive from R-1 to R-2S (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution No. 27 of 2023 regarding the purchase of a water truck from Artex Truck Center (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 28 of 2023 for the South Locust Street project with Barger Excavating, Inc. (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 29 of 2023 for Barnwell drainage improvements change order with Steep Creek (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 30 of 2023 for Crestwood drainage improvements change order with Steep Creek (unanimous)

City Council

The Cabot City Council work session will hear reports from the Traffic Department, Library, and Advertising & Promotion Board, and consider resolutions authorizing agreements for a water truck purchase from Artex Truck Center, the South Locust Street project with Barger Excavating, and change orders for the Barnwell and Crestwood drainage improvement projects with Steep Creek. The agenda also includes committee meetings and general community input.

• Resolution to authorize agreement with Artex Truck Center for purchase of a water truck
• Resolution to authorize agreement with Barger Excavating, Inc. for South Locust Street project
• Change order for Barnwell Drainage Improvements project with Steep Creek (quote total $102,536.25)
• Change order for Crestwood Drainage Improvements project with Steep Creek
• Traffic Department report covering 2022 activities (signs, speed bumps, street lights, road paint, school projects)

During a work session, the Municipal Services Committee voted to place four resolutions regarding city agreements and drainage projects on the regular Council Meeting agenda. No actions were taken by the Budget & Personnel, Police & Fire, Community Development, or Military Affairs committees.

• Moved agreement with Artex Truck Center to Council Meeting Agenda (4-0)
• Moved agreement with Barger Excavating for South Locust St. project to Council Meeting Agenda (4-0)
• Moved change order for Steep Creek Barnwell Drainage Improvements to Council Meeting Agenda (4-0)
• Moved change order for Steep Creek Crestwood Drainage Improvements to Council Meeting Agenda (4-0)

City Council

The Cabot City Council will hold second readings on ordinances to amend the Unified Development Code and rezone part of the Windridge Estates development from R-1 to R-4M. They will also consider first readings for a private club permit at 1315 Pine Street and an ordinance acknowledging a city official's business with the Parks and Recreation Commission. A resolution authorizes an agreement with Entergy for pole relocation related to the Locust Street and drainage improvements project.

• Ordinance No. 9 of 2023: amend Section 5.5.2 of the Unified Development Code (2nd reading)
• Ordinance No. 10 of 2023: rezone part of Windridge Estates from R-1 to R-4M (2nd reading)
• Ordinance No. 11 of 2023: private club permit at 1315 Pine Street (1st reading)
• Ordinance No. 12 of 2023: acknowledge city official Stephen Redd's business with Parks and Recreation (1st reading)
• Resolution No. 26 of 2023: agreement with Entergy Arkansas for pole relocation for Locust Street and drainage improvements

The Council approved an application for a private club at 1315 S. Pine Street and authorized an agreement with Entergy Arkansas for pole relocation. A city official was also permitted to do business with the Parks and Recreation Commission.

• Approved Ordinance No. 11 of 2023 for a private club at 1315 S. Pine Street (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 12 of 2023 permitting Stephen Redd to do business with Parks and Recreation Commission (7-0-1)
• Approved Resolution No. 26 of 2023 for Entergy pole relocation for Locust Street and Drainage Improvements project (Unanimous)
• Approved March 6, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved March 20, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved April 3, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

The Cabot City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 3, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at Veterans Park Event Center. The agenda includes final readings of two ordinances amending the Unified Development Code, first readings of two new ordinances (including a rezoning for Windridge Estates), and several resolutions covering appointments, agreements, and a budget amendment. The meeting also includes community input.

• Ordinance No. 10 of 2023: Rezone part of Windridge Estates from R-1 to R-4M (1st reading)
• Resolution No. 23 of 2023: Authorize agreement with Metroplan and Arkansas DOT for Downtown Streetscape/Cycle Track Project
• Resolution No. 24 of 2023: Authorize agreement with Xerox for printer/copier installation and support
• Resolution No. 25 of 2023: Amend General Fund of 2023 operating budget
• Resolution No. 22 of 2023: Appoint Jay Lallu to Cabot Advertising and Promotion Commission

The City Council adopted two ordinances amending the Unified Development Code and approved resolutions for a downtown streetscape project, printer services, and budget appropriations. A resolution to appoint Jay Lallu to the Advertising and Promotion Commission failed to pass.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 6 of 2023 amending Unified Development Code regarding food truck parks (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 7 of 2023 amending Unified Development Code (8-0)
• Denied Resolution No. 22 of 2022 appointing Jay Lallu to Advertising and Promotion Commission (4-4)
• Approved Resolution No. 23 of 2023 for Downtown Streetscape/Cycle Track Project agreement (8-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 24 of 2023 for Xerox multifunction printer and copier agreement (8-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25 of 2023 to amend the 2023 General Fund operating budget (8-0)
• No action taken on Ordinance No. 9 of 2023 (First reading)
• No action taken on Ordinance No. 10 of 2023 regarding Windridge Estates rezoning (First reading)

City Council

The Cabot City Council is holding a work session to receive reports from the water/wastewater commission, street department, and economic development, and to consider resolutions authorizing agreements for the downtown streetscape/cycle track project and for Xerox copier machines. The agenda also includes a resolution to amend the 2023 general fund budget. No final votes are expected at this work session.

• Resolution to enter agreement with Metroplan and Arkansas DOT for Downtown Streetscape/Cycle Track Project (federal TAP funds, 80/20 match, $200,000 max federal construction)
• Resolution to enter agreement with Xerox Business Solutions Southwest for multifunction printer/copier installation and support
• Resolution to amend the 2023 General Fund operating budget
• Water and wastewater commission report includes $1.35M in budgeted water projects and $825K in wastewater projects for 2023
• Economic development report notes $1.9M EDA grant for Unity Health infrastructure

During a work session, the City Council voted to place a streetscape project agreement, a copier equipment contract, and a budget amendment for a new HR position on the regular Council Meeting Agenda. No final approvals were made during this session.

• Moved downtown Streetscape / Cycle Track Project agreement to Council Meeting Agenda (4-0)
• Moved Xerox-Business Solutions Southwest copier contract to Council Meeting Agenda (4-0)
• Moved General Fund Operating Budget amendment for full-time HR generalist to Council Meeting Agenda (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Cabot Planning Commission held a public hearing and approved amendments to the Unified Development Code and a rezone, both forwarded to the City Council. The commission also approved several replats and site plans with contingencies, including for Caliber Collision and Chick-fil-A. The meeting was routine, with no community input.

• Approved UDC Section 5.5 amendment on boundary/perimeter street improvements (4-1 vote)
• Approved rezone of part of SE 4, SE 1/4, Sec 31, T4N, R10W from R-1 to R-4M (5-0-1 vote)
• Approved replat for Lot 1R, Hwy 89 Commercial Addition with contingencies
• Approved site plan for Caliber Collision with contingencies
• Approved replat and site plan for Chick-fil-a Subdivision with contingencies

City Council

The Cabot City Council is scheduled to hold second readings on three ordinances, including amendments to the Unified Development Code and a rezone for 14 Nalley Road. The meeting also includes new business resolutions regarding police service weapons and an intergovernmental agreement for regional planning. Additionally, the Mayor will present the 2021 Legislative Audit Report and a State of the City address.

• Ordinance No. 8: Rezone 14 Nalley Road from I-1 to C-2 (2nd Reading)
• Ordinance No. 6: Amend Section 4.16 of the Unified Development Code (2nd Reading)
• Ordinance No. 7: Amend Section 4.6 of the Unified Development Code (2nd Reading)
• Resolution No. 21: Authorize intergovernmental agreement for Little Rock Air Force Base Regional Planning Committee
• Resolutions 19 & 20: Approve service weapons for Captain Kevin Marty and Sergeant David Thrush

The City Council approved the rezoning of 14 Nalley Road from I-1 to C-2 and authorized the creation of a regional planning committee for the Little Rock Air Force Base. The council also approved the award of service weapons to two police officers.

• Approved rezoning of 14 Nalley Road from I-1 to C-2 (8-0)
• Approved Emergency Clause for 14 Nalley Road rezoning for economic development (8-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 19 awarding a service weapon to Captain Kevin Marty (8-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 20 awarding a service weapon to Sergeant David Thrush (8-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 21 to establish the Little Rock Air Force Base Regional Planning Committee (8-0)
• Approved February 6 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved February 21 meeting minutes (8-0)

City Council

The City Council approved the use of 805 West Main Street for a proposed Justice Center. The council also authorized an agreement with Clarity Pools, LLC for a splash pad installation on Richie Road. One ordinance amending the Code of Cabot was adopted.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 3 of 2023 to amend Section 28-141 of the Code of Cabot (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 17 of 2023 to use 805 West Main Street for the proposed Justice Center (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 18 of 2023 to enter agreement with Clarity Pools, LLC for Richie Road splash pad installation (7-0)
• First reading of Ordinance No. 6 of 2023 (Unified Development Code amendment); no action
• First reading of Ordinance No. 7 of 2023 (Unified Development Code amendment); no action
• First reading of Ordinance No. 8 of 2023 (Rezoning 14 Nalley Road from I-1 to C-2); no action

City Council

The Cabot City Council work session will hear reports from the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Police and Fire Departments, and will consider two resolutions: one to authorize using property at 805 West Main Street for a proposed Justice Center and begin preliminary design work, and another to authorize an agreement with Clarity Pools, LLC for the Richie Road Splash Pad installation project. The agenda also includes committee reports and general community input.

• Resolution to authorize use of 805 West Main Street for proposed Justice Center and begin preliminary design
• Resolution to authorize agreement with Clarity Pools, LLC for Richie Road Splash Pad installation
• Parks and Recreation Commission report on 2022 activities and 2023 projects
• Police Department 2022 summary: 32,546 calls for service, 7,965 traffic stops, 2,406 incident reports
• Fire Department 2022 summary: 17% increase in call volume, $4 million in property saved, new heavy rescue expected July 2023

The Municipal Services Committee voted to place two resolutions on the City Council meeting agenda. These items concern the use of property for a proposed Justice Center and an agreement for a splash pad installation.

• Voted 4-0 to place resolution for Justice Center property at 805 West Main Street on Council agenda
• Voted 4-0 to place Resolution No. 18 of 2023 for Richie Road Splash Pad installation on Council agenda

Planning Commission

The Cabot Planning Commission voted on several land-use items, including approving amendments to the Unified Development Code for food truck parks and permitted uses, and a rezone at 14 Nalley Road. Two rezones to C-3 with special use were denied. A final plat for a lot in the Reserve at the Pines was approved with contingencies.

• Approved UDC amendment Section 4.16 (Food Truck Parks), passed to City Council
• Approved UDC amendment Section 4.6 (Table of Permitted Uses), passed to City Council
• Tabled UDC amendment Section 5.5 (Boundary/Perimeter Street Improvements)
• Approved rezone at 14 Nalley Road from I-1 to C-2, passed to City Council
• Denied two rezone requests (C-2 to C-3 and R-1 to C-3) for part of NW 1/4, NE 1/4, Section 18, T-4-N, R-9-W

City Council

The Cabot City Council will consider several resolutions authorizing agreements for police vehicles, radios, and in-car cameras, along with a change order for road overlay projects. They will also hold a second reading of an ordinance amending the city code and a first reading of an ordinance changing committee assignments. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and community input.

• Resolution 14: Purchase of vehicles for Cabot Police Department from Red River Auto Group, amending the 2023 General Fund budget
• Resolution 13: Agreement with Arkansas Valley Communications for police department radios and related equipment, waiving competitive bidding
• Resolution 15: Change order with Axon for additional police in-car video cameras
• Resolution 16: Change order with Rogers Group for 2022 Bond Overlay Projects
• Ordinance 5: Amending city council committee assignments (1st reading)

The City Council approved several resolutions to acquire police department radios, vehicles, and in-car video cameras. The council also authorized a change order for 2022 bond overlay projects and updated city council committee assignments.

• Approved Ordinance No. 5 of 2023 amending City Council committee assignments (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 12 of 2023 to enter agreement with CTS Services, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 13 of 2023 for police department radios from Arkansas Valley Communications (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 14 of 2023 for police department vehicles from Red River Auto Group (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 15 of 2023 for additional Axon in-car video cameras (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 16 of 2023 for Rogers Group 2022 bond overlay projects change order (unanimous)
• Approved January 23 Council Meeting Minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Cabot City Council will hold a work session to discuss several ordinances and resolutions, including a proposed amendment to increase the hotel/motel tax from 1.5% to 31.5%, issuance of franchise fee revenue bonds, and agreements for infrastructure projects and a BRIC grant application. They will also review reports from the Planning Commission and Public Works, and consider approving the destruction of outdated police documents.

• Ordinance to amend Section 28-141, increasing hotel/motel tax from 1.5% to 31.5%
• Ordinance authorizing issuance of Franchise Fee Revenue Bonds, Series 2023
• Resolution to enter into agreement with Bond Consulting Engineers for infrastructure project
• Resolution to apply for BRIC grant for citywide drainage study (estimated $9.875 million total)
• Resolution approving destruction of outdated Cabot Police Department documents

The City Council held a work session to review departmental reports and vote on items to be placed on the formal council meeting agenda. Several ordinances and resolutions regarding taxes, bonds, and grants were approved for further action.

• Approved placing ordinance to increase hotel/motel tax from 1.5% to 3% on agenda (4-0)
• Approved placing ordinance for Franchise Fee Revenue Bonds Series 2023 on agenda (4-0)
• Approved placing resolution for Bond Consulting Engineers infrastructure project on agenda (4-0)
• Approved placing resolution for BRIC Grant Program drainage study application on agenda (4-0)
• Approved placing resolution for real property acquisition agreement with Water and Wastewater Commission on agenda (4-0)
• Approved placing resolution to destroy outdated police department documents on agenda (3-0)

City Council

The Cabot City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including issuing franchise fee revenue bonds to renovate a city-owned building at 805 Main Street for courts and police facilities. They will also vote on agreements for engineering services, a BRIC grant application, destruction of outdated police documents, and property acquisition from the water and wastewater commission.

• Ordinance No. 4 of 2023: Authorizes issuance of Franchise Fee Revenue Bonds, Series 2023, for renovations at 805 Main Street (amount blank in agenda)
• Resolution No. 8 of 2023: Authorizes agreement with Bond Consulting Engineers for infrastructure project and amends 2023 budget
• Resolution No. 9 of 2023: Authorizes application to BRIC Grant Program
• Resolution No. 10 of 2023: Approves destruction of outdated Cabot Police Department documents
• Resolution No. 11 of 2023: Authorizes agreement with Cabot Water and Wastewater Commission for real property acquisition

The City Council approved the issuance of franchise fee revenue bonds and authorized several agreements for infrastructure and property acquisition. They also approved a grant application and the destruction of outdated police department documents.

• Approved Ordinance No. 4 of 2023 to issue Franchise Fee Revenue Bonds, Series 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 8 of 2023 for engineering services with Bond Consulting Engineers (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 9 of 2023 to apply for the BRIC grant program (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 10 of 2023 to destroy outdated Cabot Police Department documents (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 11 of 2023 for real property acquisition with Cabot Water and Wastewater Commission (Unanimous)
• Ordinance No. 3 of 2023 received first reading; no action taken

Planning Commission

The Cabot Planning Commission held a regular meeting on January 24, 2023, approving several plats and site plans with contingencies. Two rezoning requests were tabled for further information. All votes were unanimous.

• Tabled rezones from C-2 to C-3 and R-1 to C-3 (Bond Consulting Engineers)
• Approved final plat for Lot 1, Valley Pointe Addition (Joe White & Associates)
• Approved site plan for Valley Pointe Townhomes at Cabot (Joe White & Associates)
• Approved final plat and site plan for Auto Pros of Cabot (Bond Consulting Engineers)
• Approved fire apparatus road for Lakewood Subdivision (Bond Consulting Engineers)

City Council

The Cabot City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 2 of 2023 to certify a tax lien on property at 400 East Main Street. The council will also consider several resolutions authorizing interlocal agreements, grant administration services, franchise fee revenue bonds, demolition of a building at 114 North 1st Street, a change order for City Hall façade renovation, and selection of Bond Consulting Engineers as a service provider. Community input will be taken.

• Public hearing and 1st reading of Ordinance No. 2 of 2023 to certify a tax lien on 400 East Main Street
• Resolution No. 4 of 2023 authorizing franchise fee revenue bonds to finance capital improvements
• Resolution No. 5 of 2023 approving demolition of building at 114 North 1st Street and construction of a community pavilion
• Resolution No. 3 of 2023 authorizing agreement with CAPDD for grant administration services and waiving competitive bidding
• Resolution No. 7 of 2023 approving change order for Cabot City Hall exterior front façade renovation

The City Council approved several resolutions including the issuance of revenue bonds for capital improvements and the demolition of a building for a new community pavilion. A change order for the City Hall exterior renovation was approved, and a tax lien was certified for a property on East Main St.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2 of 2023 to certify a tax lien against 400 East Main St. (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2 of 2023 to enter a regional planning commission and interlocal agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 3 of 2023 for CAPDD grant administration and budget amendment (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 4 of 2023 to offer franchise fee revenue bonds for capital improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 5 of 2023 for demolition at 114 North 15th Street and construction of a community pavilion (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 6 of 2023 selecting Bond Consulting Engineers, Inc. as a professional service provider (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 7 of 2023 for City Hall exterior front facade renovation change order and budget amendment (6-2)
• Approved meeting minutes from December 19, 2022, and January 1, 2023 (Unanimous)

City Council

The Cabot City Council is meeting to handle routine organizational business for the new year. They will consider an ordinance establishing council procedures and committee assignments, and a resolution setting the 2023 meeting calendar. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Ordinance No. 1 of 2023: affirming council organization and procedures, repealing conflicting legislation, declaring an emergency
• Resolution No. 1 of 2023: establishing the 2023 meeting calendar
• Community input period

The City Council adopted an ordinance to establish its organization, procedures, and committee assignments for 2023. The council also approved a resolution setting the 2023 meeting calendar.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1 of 2023 establishing City Council organization and committees (Unanimous)
• Adopted Emergency Clause for Ordinance No. 1 of 2023 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1 of 2023 establishing the 2023 meeting calendar (Unanimous)