Cabot public meetings in 2024

Planning Commission

The Cabot Planning Commission decided on several land-use requests, including a rezoning for a residential tract and a commercial subdivision plat. One rezoning request for a self-storage facility was withdrawn by the applicant. The commission also approved a replat and site plan for Shirley’s Addition.

• Approved rezoning of 78.12-acre tract on Hwy 5 from R-1 to R-2 (BTR Real Estate Solutions, Inc.)
• Withdrew rezoning of 6.22-acre tract on Hwy 5 from R-1 to C-3 for self-storage
• Approved Final Plat for WBTB Commercial Subdivision
• Approved Replat for Lots 2R & 3R, Shirley’s Addition
• Approved Site Plan for Lots 2R & 3R, Shirley’s Addition

City Council

The Cabot City Council will vote on three resolutions: establishing the 2025 meeting calendar, authorizing a vehicle purchase from Red River Dodge, and entering an agreement with Axon Enterprises while waiving competitive bidding. The meeting also includes approval of December 2 minutes and community input.

• Resolution No. 60 – 2025 City Council meeting calendar
• Resolution No. 61 – Vehicle purchase from Red River Dodge
• Resolution No. 62 – Agreement with Axon Enterprises, waiver of competitive bidding

The Cabot City Council approved three resolutions: establishing the 2025 meeting calendar, authorizing a vehicle purchase from Red River Dodge, and authorizing an agreement with Axon Enterprise while waiving competitive bidding. Community members raised concerns about the Crypto Mining/Grayhawk Project, but officials noted it is outside city limits and a civil matter. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution 60 of 2024 establishing the 2025 meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 61 of 2024 authorizing vehicle purchase from Red River Dodge (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 62 of 2024 authorizing agreement with Axon Enterprise and waiving competitive bidding (unanimous)
• Approved December 2 council meeting minutes (6-0-1, Reid abstained)

City Council

The council will hold third readings on two rezoning ordinances for part of Section 18, converting one parcel from C-2 to R-2S and another from R-1 to R-2S. New business includes adopting the 2025 annual operating budget, appropriating American Rescue Plan Act funds, and approving a change order for the Justice Center project with Baldwin & Shell Construction.

• Ordinance 28: rezone part of NW¼, NE¼, Section 18 from C-2 (General Commercial) to R-2S (Medium Density Single Family) – third reading
• Ordinance 29: rezone part of same section from R-1 (Single Family) to R-2S – third reading
• Resolution 57: adopt the 2025 annual operating budget
• Resolution 58: appropriate American Rescue Plan Act funds
• Resolution 59: approve a change order to the Baldwin & Shell contract for the Cabot Justice Center project

City Council

The Cabot City Council will hold a work session to discuss and vote on several resolutions, including adopting the annual operating budget for calendar year 2025 and appropriating American Rescue Plan Act funds. They will also consider a change order for the Cabot Justice Center project totaling $77,756 for acoustic panels, flooring, and painting. Additionally, the council will discuss the 2025 calendar presented by the mayor. Committees for Police & Fire, Community Development, and Military Affairs have no specific items listed.

• Resolution to adopt the 2025 annual operating budget
• Resolution to appropriate American Rescue Plan Act funds
• Change order approval for Baldwin & Shell Construction on the Cabot Justice Center project — $77,756 for acoustic panels, flooring, and painting
• Discussion of the 2025 city calendar

Planning Commission

The Cabot Planning Commission denied a special use permit for Buckman Brewhouse at 114 West Pine Street due to parking concerns (vote 0-5-1). The commission approved a preliminary plat for Harper Place with multiple contingencies, a replat for Sentell Commercial Addition, and a preliminary plat and site plan for Bluebird Addition/Townhomes. Community input included an announcement about the December 14 Christmas parade.

• Denial of special use permit for Buckman Brewhouse at 114 W Pine St (vote 0-5-1)
• Approval of preliminary plat for Harper Place (~30 acres) with conditions on roads, drainage, and easements
• Approval of replat for Lots 4-NR & 5-SR, Sentell Commercial Addition
• Approval of preliminary plat for Lot 1, Bluebird Addition and site plan for Bluebird Townhomes
• Community announcement: Cabot Christmas Parade on December 14

City Council

The Cabot City Council will hold second readings on three rezoning ordinances and a first reading on a tax lien ordinance. They will also consider resolutions authorizing property leases with 11 Arrows Cabot Lyons and Lyon College, a property sale, and reimbursement to the Parks and Recreation Commission for land purchase.

• Second reading of Ordinance 28: rezone part of NW/NE Section 18 from C-2 to R-2S
• Second reading of Ordinance 29: rezone part of NW/NE Section 18 from R-1 to R-2S
• Second reading of Ordinance 30: rezone 208 North 5th Street from R-1 to C-2
• First reading of Ordinance 31: confirm tax liens for code violation services
• Resolutions authorizing lease with 11 Arrows Cabot Lyons, sublease with Lyon College, sale of real property, and reimbursement to Cabot Parks and Recreation

City Council

The Cabot City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 4, 2024. Old business includes the third and likely final reading of Ordinance No. 26, adopting an updated health and safety plan for city employees. New business features first readings of three rezoning ordinances: two in Section 18 (from commercial to medium-density single-family, and from single-family to medium-density) and one at 208 North 5th Street (from single-family to general commercial). Two resolutions are also on the agenda: one to adopt an online payment system for planning and zoning, and another to authorize expenditure of a previously approved grant.

• Third reading of Ordinance No. 26 – updated health and safety plan for city employees
• First reading of Ordinance No. 28 – rezone part of Section 18 from C-2 to R-2S
• First reading of Ordinance No. 29 – rezone part of Section 18 from R-1 to R-2S
• First reading of Ordinance No. 30 – rezone 208 North 5th Street from R-1 to C-2
• Resolution No. 51 – adopt online payment system for planning and zoning department

City Council

The Cabot City Council will hold a work session to discuss two resolutions. One would adopt an online request and payment system for certain planning and zoning functions. The other would authorize the mayor and city clerk to expend funds from a grant approved in 2023.

• Resolution to adopt online payment system for Planning & Zoning Department functions
• Resolution to authorize spending grant funds approved by Resolution 43 of 2023

Planning Commission

The Cabot Planning Commission reviewed and approved three rezoning requests to be forwarded to the city council. The commission also approved two replats and one site plan with specific contingencies.

• Rezone Part NW %, NE, Section 18, T-4-N, R-9-W from R-1 to R-2S
• Rezone Part NW %, NE %, Section 18, T-4-N, R-9-W from C-2 to R-2S
• Rezone 208 North 5th Street from R-1 to C-2
• Approval of Goforth Addition replat and Lot 5R, Mystery Lake @ Greystone replat
• Approval of Lot 7, Plaza Commercial Development site plan

City Council

The Cabot City Council will hold second readings of two ordinances: one adopting an updated health and safety plan for city employees, and another approving a private club application at 200 Home Depot Drive. The council will also consider resolutions to formally authorize livestreaming of meetings and to approve a vehicle purchase. The meeting opens with Eagle Scout proclamations and community input.

• Ordinance 26: Updated health and safety plan for city employees (2nd reading)
• Ordinance 27: Private club application at 200 Home Depot Drive (2nd reading)
• Resolution 49: Formal authorization and guidelines for livestreaming city council meetings
• Resolution 50: Authorization to purchase a vehicle from Red River Dodge Heber Springs

City Council

The Cabot City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 7, 2024, to vote on second readings of ordinances setting 2025 millage tax rates and confirming tax liens for code-violation cleanup, as well as first readings for an updated employee health and safety plan and a private club license at 200 Home Depot Drive. The council will also consider resolutions authorizing contracts for the police and fire training facility, drainage improvements, and pole relocation, and appoint members to the Advertising and Promotion Commission.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 23 of 2024 setting millage tax rates for 2025
• First reading of Ordinance No. 27 of 2024 approving a private club license at 200 Home Depot Drive
• Resolution No. 43 of 2024 amending agreement with Barger Excavating for dirt work and site plan services for the Police and Fire Training Facility project
• Resolution No. 45 of 2024 authorizing agreement with Steep Creek, LLC for the Shiloh Drainage Improvements project
• Resolution No. 46 of 2024 authorizing agreement with Burkhalter Technologies for the Barnwell Drainage Improvements Phase II project

City Council

The City Council will review several infrastructure agreements and an updated health and safety plan for city employees. The session includes discussions on drainage improvements and a private club application.

• Ordinance to adopt an updated Health and Safety Plan for City of Cabot employees
• Private club application for 200 Home Depot Drive
• Agreement with Barger Excavating, Inc. for Police and Fire Department Training Facility site work
• Drainage improvement agreements with Entergy Arkansas, Inc. (10th and St. John Street), Steep Creek, LLC (Shiloh), and Burkhalter Technologies (Barnwell Phase II)
• Agreement with AllSports Enterprises, Inc. waiving competitive bidding

Planning Commission

The Cabot Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat for PBGH Addition and a site plan for a new Dollar General store, both with contingencies. A sketch plat for Creek View Cove was discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved preliminary plat for PBGH Addition (Blew & Associates) with contingencies, roll call vote 5-0-0
• Approved site plan for Dollar General of Cabot (Foster) with multiple contingencies including floodplain and ARDOT requirements, vote 5-0-0
• Discussed sketch plat for Creek View Cove (Bond Engineering) with comments; no motion or action taken

City Council

This is a special session. The council will consider Resolution No. 34 of 2024 authorizing the mayor and clerk-treasurer to enter into an agreement with Buckman Brewery. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Resolution No. 34 of 2024 – authorizing agreement with Buckman Brewery

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss a resolution authorizing the mayor and city clerk-treasurer to enter into an agreement with Buckman Brewery. No other substantive business is listed; the remainder of the agenda consists of committee reports and general community input.

• Resolution to authorize agreement with Buckman Brewery

City Council

The Cabot City Council holds its regular meeting on September 16, 2024, to vote on ordinances and resolutions including setting the 2025 millage tax rate, condemning a structure at 402 South Polk Street, and authorizing a lease agreement for internet services. The agenda also includes public hearings on the condemnation and on using grant funds for a trail project, as well as appointments to city commissions.

• First reading of Ordinance 23 of 2024 to set the millage tax rate for 2025.
• Public hearing and resolution to condemn the structure at 402 South Polk Street as a public nuisance.
• Resolution to authorize a lease agreement with Connect2First Internet, LLC at 805 W. Main Street.
• Resolution to enter into a contract with Henard Utility Products, Inc. for a Kubota hydraulic excavator.
• Resolution approving a change order for the 10th and St. John Street and Drainage Improvements Project with Gene Summers Construction, Inc.

The Cabot City Council adopted Ordinance No. 22 of 2024, an emergency amendment to the city code, by a 5-2 roll call vote after waiving the third reading. The council also approved several resolutions, including a lease with Connect2First Internet, a grant resolution for a walking trail, and appointments to city commissions. Two ordinances received first readings only, and one resolution was permanently removed from the agenda.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 22 of 2024 (emergency code amendment) 5-2
• Waived third reading of Ordinance No. 22 of 2024 7-0
• Permanently removed Resolution No. 28 of 2024 (nuisance/condemnation at 402 South Polk St.) 7-0
• Adopted Ordinance No. 24 of 2024 (permitting Louis Cimino to do business with city) 7-0
• Adopted Resolution No. 35 of 2024 (lease with Connect2First Internet, LLC) 7-0
• Adopted Resolution No. 37 of 2024 (Great Strides/Trails for Life grant for loop trail) 7-0
• Adopted Resolution No. 40 of 2024 (Kubota hydraulic excavator agreement) 7-0
• Adopted Resolution No. 41 of 2024 (change order for 10th and St. John Street project) 7-0

City Council

The Cabot City Council will discuss a proposed ordinance setting the 2025 millage tax rates for property taxes and a resolution authorizing a 25-year lease agreement with Connect2First Internet, LLC at 805 West Main Street for $11,000 per month plus back rent. Other items include a resolution to allow Council Member Louis Cimino to do business with the city, approval of grant funds for the Loop Trail at Gametime, appointments to city commissions, and a change order for street and drainage improvements.

• Ordinance to set 2025 millage tax rates for city property taxes
• Resolution to authorize a 25-year lease with Connect2First Internet, LLC at 805 West Main Street ($11,000/month rent plus back rent of $6,500/month)
• Resolution to permit Council Member Louis Cimino to do business with the City of Cabot
• Resolution to use Great Strides/Trails for Life grant funds for the Loop Trail at Gametime on the Grounds
• Resolutions to appoint K. Dylan Masterson to Parks and Recreation Commission and Nina Butler to Water and Wastewater Commission

The Cabot City Council work session voted unanimously (4-0) to place nine items on the regular council meeting agenda, including a 2025 millage tax rate ordinance, a lease agreement with Connect2First Internet, and several resolutions for appointments and equipment purchases. No final decisions were made during the work session; all items were only moved to the next agenda.

• Placed 2025 millage tax rates ordinance on agenda (4-0)
• Placed ordinance allowing Louis Cimino to do business with city on agenda (4-0)
• Placed Connect2First Internet lease agreement on agenda (4-0)
• Placed Great Strides/Trails for Life grant resolution for Loop Trail on agenda (4-0)
• Placed K. Dylan Masterson appointment to Parks and Recreation Commission on agenda (4-0)
• Placed Nina Butler appointment to Water and Wastewater Commission on agenda (4-0)
• Placed Henard Utility Products excavator agreement on agenda (4-0)
• Placed Gene Summers Construction change order for 10th and St. John Street project on agenda (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Cabot Planning Commission held a regular meeting on August 27, 2024, approving minutes and several plats and site plans. The most notable action was the denial of a rezone request from R-1 to R-2 for Terra Verde, LLC, following heavy resident opposition. Other approvals included final plat for Valley Pointe Addition, preliminary plat for WBTB Commercial Subdivision, and site plans for Whataburger/Taco Bell and New Life Church Addition, all with contingencies.

• Rezone request by Terra Verde, LLC: Part of Section 25 from R-1 to R-2 denied 0-6-0 after resident opposition
• Final plat for Lot 1, Valley Pointe Addition approved 6-0-0 with contingencies
• Preliminary plat for WBTB Commercial Subdivision approved 6-0-0 with contingencies
• Site plan for Whataburger and Taco Bell approved 6-0-0 with contingencies including additional landscaping and parking requirements
• Site plan for New Life Church Addition approved 6-0-0 with contingencies regarding engineering certificates and drainage

City Council

The City Council will discuss ordinances regarding the Arts and Entertainment District boundaries and the annexation of 4231 South First Street. The body is also reviewing resolutions for federal-aid transportation funds for road projects and the condemnation of a structure.

• Annexation of 4231 South First Street and an adjoining parcel
• Federal-aid transportation funds for Kerr Station Road and Locust Street widening projects
• Condemnation of the structure at 402 South Polk Street as a public nuisance
• Ordinance permitting Gabe Tishler to do business with the City of Cabot
• Expenditures for the Lonoke County Emergency Communications Center

The Cabot City Council work session on August 19, 2024, voted to place nine items on the regular council meeting agenda, including annexation, a business-with-city ordinance for Gabe Tishler, condemnation of a structure, and several resolutions for road projects and recreation. One ordinance to amend the Arts and Entertainment District boundaries failed to advance due to lack of a second. No final decisions were made; all items were only moved to the next agenda.

• Annexation at 4231 South First Street placed on agenda (3-0)
• Ordinance permitting Gabe Tishler to do business with city placed on agenda (3-0)
• Resolution condemning 402 South Polk Street placed on agenda (3-0)
• Resolution to destroy outdated clerk documents placed on agenda (3-0)
• Resolution for Kerr Station Road widening federal funds placed on agenda (3-0)
• Resolution for Locust Street widening federal funds placed on agenda (3-0)
• Resolution for recreation facilities grant application placed on agenda (3-0)
• Ordinance to amend city code placed on agenda (3-0)

City Council

The Cabot City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 19, 2024. They will consider first readings of several ordinances including annexing property at 4231 South First Street, amending the Arts and Entertainment District boundaries, and confirming tax liens for code violations. Public hearings are scheduled for the condemnation of 402 South Polk Street and for a resolution seeking state funds for recreational facilities. The council will also vote on resolutions for federal transportation funds for Kerr Station Road and Locust Street widening projects.

• Ordinance No. 19 of 2024: Annexation of 4231 South First Street and adjoining parcel (1st reading)
• Ordinance No. 18 of 2024: Amending boundaries of Arts and Entertainment District (1st reading)
• Public Hearing on condemnation of structure at 402 South Polk Street
• Resolutions No. 30 and 31: Federal funds for Kerr Station Road and Locust Street widening projects
• Ordinance No. 21 of 2024: Allowing Gabe Tischler to do business with the city (1st reading)

The Cabot City Council unanimously approved the annexation of property at 4231 South First Street and an adjoining parcel, assigning it to a ward and zoning it. It also adopted ordinances creating tax liens for code-violation cleanup costs and permitting Gabe Tischler to do business with the city. Several items were tabled, including a public hearing and a nuisance resolution for 402 South Polk Street, and the council approved resolutions for federal road-widening funds and a parks grant application.

• Adopted Ordinance 19 annexing 4231 S. First St. and adjoining parcel (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 20 creating tax liens for code-violation services (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21 permitting Gabe Tischler to do business with city (7-0)
• Tabled public hearing until September council meeting (7-0)
• Tabled Resolution 28 condemning structure at 402 S. Polk St. until September (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 29 authorizing destruction of outdated city documents (7-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 30 and 31 for Kerr Station Road and Locust Street widening projects (7-0 each)
• Adopted Resolution 32 to apply for state parks grant for recreational facilities (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission voted to deny two rezoning requests for an RV park due to proximity to a school and traffic concerns. The body approved several plats and a site plan for commercial and residential developments with specific contingencies.

• Denied rezoning from R-1 to C-3 for an RV park (Part Nw 4, NE %, Section 18, T-4-N, R-9-W)
• Denied rezoning from C-2 to C-3 for an RV park (Part Nw 4, NE %, Section 18, T-4-N, R-9-W)
• Approved replat for Lots 9R-11R, Block 9, Old Town of Cabot with contingencies
• Approved final plat and site plan for Elf Storage Commercial with easement contingencies
• Approved preliminary plat for Shiloh Pointe with requirements for North Lincoln Street and Chelsea Lane improvements

City Council

The City Council will discuss four main items: an ordinance appointing Shelia DeArmond to the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment; a resolution to contract with CAPDD for grant administration services, waiving competitive bidding; a resolution to apply for ACEDP grant funds for building renovations at 205 Plaza Blvd; and a resolution to contract with Innerplan Office Interiors for furnishings for the Cabot Justice Center. The council also will hear general community input.

• Ordinance to appoint Shelia DeArmond to the Cabot Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment
• Resolution to enter into an agreement with CAPDD for grant administration, waiving competitive bidding
• Resolution to submit an application for ACEDP grant funds for renovation and expansion at 205 Plaza Blvd
• Resolution to enter into an agreement with Innerplan Office Interiors for office furnishings for the Cabot Justice Center Building

City Council

The Cabot City Council will hold the third and final reading of an ordinance to rezone 2.46 acres off North Lincoln Street from commercial to medium-density single-family residential. First readings include appointing a new member to the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment, and certifying tax liens against properties for code-violation cleanup costs. A public hearing on a Community Development Block Grant application and resolutions authorizing grant administration, an ACEDP grant application, and office furniture purchases for the Justice Center are also on the agenda.

• Ordinance No. 14 of 2024 (3rd reading) – rezone 2.46 acres off North Lincoln Street from C-2 General Commercial to R-2S Residential Medium Density Single-Family
• Ordinance No. 16 of 2024 (1st reading) – appoint Shelia De Armond to the Cabot Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment
• Ordinance No. 17 of 2024 (1st reading) – certify tax liens against properties for funds spent on code-violation services
• Public hearing on application for Community Development Block Grant Program
• Resolution No. 27 of 2024 – authorize agreement with Innerplan Office Interiors for office furnishings and equipment for the Cabot Justice Center

Planning Commission

The commission reviewed multiple development proposals, including preliminary and final plats for various subdivisions. Most approvals were granted subject to technical contingencies regarding drainage, utilities, and permits.

• Preliminary Plat approval for Eagle Street Subdivision (PMI Company)
• Final Plat approval for Windridge Estates Phase I
• Site Plan approval for Cabot School Administration Addition
• Approval of waiver requests and site plan for Templeton Plaza, Ph I
• Final Plat approval for Lakewood Subdivision Ph II-A

City Council

The City Council will review ordinances regarding property rezones on South Pine Street and North Lincoln Street. The meeting also includes discussions on tax liens for code violations and a resolution to sell land to American Development Partners.

• Rezoning 1901 South Pine Street from single-family to general commercial (3rd reading)
• Rezoning 2.46 acres off North Lincoln Street from commercial to residential (2nd reading)
• Ordinance regarding tax liens for services rendered due to code violations (1st reading)
• Resolution to authorize land sale to American Development Partners

City Council

The Cabot City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a third reading of a livestock ordinance for therapeutic facilities, rezoning of two properties, creation of tax liens for code violations, and a contract for the North Lincoln Sidewalks Project. The agenda also includes reappointments to the Advertising and Promotion Commission and reports from city departments.

• Ordinance No. 9 of 2024 (3rd reading) to amend livestock and farm animal code for therapeutic facilities
• Ordinance No. 11 of 2024 (2nd reading) to rezone 1901 South Pine Street from R-1 to C-2
• Ordinance No. 13 of 2024 (1st reading) to create tax liens for code violation services
• Resolution No. 21 of 2024 to authorize agreement with Shields & Associates for North Lincoln Sidewalks Project
• Resolution No. 20 of 2024 to express willingness to use federal transportation or trails program funds

City Council

The Municipal Services Committee will discuss resolutions regarding federal transportation funds and the completion of the N. Lincoln Sidewalks Project. No specific items were listed for the other committees scheduled for this work session.

• Agreement with Shields & Associates, Inc. for the N. Lincoln Sidewalks Project
• Resolution to use Federal Aid Transportation Alternatives Program or Recreational Trails Program funds

Planning Commission

The Commission approved a rezoning request for North Lincoln Street to be forwarded to the City Council. Members also approved multiple preliminary and final plats, as well as site plans for commercial and municipal projects, all subject to specific contingencies.

• Rezone of North Lincoln Street from C-2 to R-2S (Lemons Engineering)
• Preliminary Plat for Parkview Place (Lemons Engineering)
• Site Plan for Lot 15, Gateway Commercial (Lemons Engineering)
• Preliminary Plat for Going Springs (Lemons Engineering)
• Final Plat for Wolfsbridge at Cabot Phase 1-A (Joe White & Associates)

City Council

The Cabot City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including rezoning properties for commercial use, amending the city code on livestock for therapeutic facilities, and authorizing agreements for engineering, urban planning, storage, and property leases. The agenda includes both final readings and first readings of new items.

• Rezone 2420 and 2500 South Second Street from R-1 to C-2 (3rd reading)
• Rezone 52 Pinewood Drive from R-1 to C-2 (3rd reading)
• Rezone Lot 2 Parkview Place from R-1 to R-2S (3rd reading)
• Amend code on livestock for therapeutic facilities (2nd reading)
• Authorize agreements with Halff Inc., Garver, Patterson Pope, American Development Partners, and Lyon College

City Council

The Cabot City Council is holding a work session to discuss several resolutions and an ordinance. Items include amending golf cart regulations, approving professional service agreements with Halff Inc. and Garver for engineering and urban planning, reaffirming employment practices, amending the 2024 budget, and contracting with Patterson Pope for storage at the Justice Center. No final votes are expected at this work session.

• Ordinance to amend Section 30-4 of the Cabot Code regarding golf cart regulations
• Resolution to authorize agreement with Halff Inc. for civil engineering services (time and materials, through March 31, 2027)
• Resolution to authorize agreement with Garver for urban planning services
• Resolution to amend the General Fund of the 2024 Annual Operating Budget
• Resolution to authorize agreement with Patterson Pope for storage rooms, lockers, and equipment for the Cabot Justice Center

Planning Commission

The Cabot Planning Commission approved amendments to the Unified Development Code regarding non-conforming uses and structures, and approved a rezone of 1901 South Pine Street from R-1 to C-2. Several plats and site plans were approved with contingencies, while two items were tabled to the May meeting. The meeting included public hearings and new business items.

• Approved UDC Section 4.11 amendments on non-conforming uses and structures (4-0-0)
• Approved rezone of 1901 South Pine Street from R-1 to C-2 (4-0-0), forwarded to city council
• Tabled preliminary plat for Lots 2A, 2B & 2C, Parkview Place until May
• Approved final plat and site plan for Lot 21R, Bellamy Addition with contingencies
• Approved final plats and site plans for AEDD Cardinal Estates, Polk Estates, and R&W Subdivision with contingencies

City Council

The Cabot City Council will hold second readings on three rezoning ordinances (2420/2500 South Second Street, 52 Pinewood Drive, and Lot 2 Parkview Place) and first readings on a private club application at 232 Willie Ray Drive and an ordinance allowing therapeutic facilities to keep livestock. The council will also consider a resolution authorizing an agreement with Gene Summers Construction for the 10th and St. John project. Reports from the Water & Wastewater Commission, Planning Commission, Police, and Fire departments are included as exhibits.

• Ordinance 5: Rezone 2420 and 2500 South Second Street from R-1 to C-2 (2nd reading)
• Ordinance 6: Rezone 52 Pinewood Drive from R-1 to C-2 (2nd reading)
• Ordinance 7: Rezone Lot 2 Parkview Place from R-1 to R-2S (2nd reading)
• Ordinance 8: Private club application at 232 Willie Ray Drive (1st reading)
• Resolution 12: Agreement with Gene Summers Construction for 10th and St. John project

City Council

The Cabot City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 1, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at Veterans Park Event Center. The agenda includes first readings of four ordinances: a sidewalk requirement waiver for properties on South First Street, and three rezoning requests (two to general commercial, one to medium-density single-family). The council will also hear an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a hard surface parking lot waiver for Lot 1, Wallace Industrial. The meeting will also include approval of minutes, community input, and other routine business.

• Ordinance No. 4: Waiver of sidewalk requirement for 3925 and 3955 South First Street (1st reading)
• Ordinance No. 5: Rezone 2420 and 2500 South Second Street from R-1 to C-2 (1st reading)
• Ordinance No. 6: Rezone 52 Pinewood Drive from R-1 to C-2 (1st reading)
• Ordinance No. 7: Rezone Lot 2 Parkview Place from R-1 to R-2S (1st reading)
• Appeal of Planning Commission denial of hard surface parking lot waiver for Lot 1, Wallace Industrial

City Council

The Cabot City Council is holding a work session to receive reports and discuss agenda items, including an economic development update, an A&P quarterly update with a Moyer Park sewer update, and an ordinance to waive sidewalk requirements for 3925 and 3955 South First Street. The meeting is primarily informational and discussion-focused, with no final votes scheduled.

• Ordinance to waive sidewalk requirement for 3925 and 3955 South First Street
• Economic Development Report presented by Alicia Payseno
• A&P Quarterly Update and Moyer Park sewer update by Candace Tomboli
• Community branding project and job fair updates
• Economic Incentive Program report

Planning Commission

The Cabot Planning Commission held a public hearing and approved three rezoning requests, converting properties from single-family residential to commercial or medium-density residential use. The commission also approved several replats, preliminary plats, and site plans, including for a Discount Tire location and a Pediatrics Plus facility, all with contingencies. The meeting was largely procedural, with no community input.

• Rezone 2420 & 2500 South 2nd Street from R-1 to C-2 (General Commercial) approved 5-0
• Rezone Lot 2, Parkview Place from R-1 to R-2S (Medium Density Single-Family) approved 5-0
• Rezone 52 Pinewood Drive from R-1 to C-2 (General Commercial) approved 5-0
• Preliminary plat and site plan for Lot 1, The Farm by Pediatrics Plus approved with contingencies
• Preliminary plat and site plan for Discount Tire Cabot Addition approved with contingencies

City Council

The Cabot City Council will hold its regular meeting on March 18, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at Veterans Park Event Center. The main items are the first reading of Ordinance No. 3 of 2024, which would certify a tax lien against property at 504 West Olive Street, and the State of the City address by Mayor Ken Kincade. The council will also approve minutes from previous meetings and receive reports from city commissions and departments.

• Ordinance No. 3 of 2024: tax lien on 504 West Olive Street (1st reading)
• State of the City Address by Mayor Ken Kincade
• ALEAP Accreditation Presentation to Police Chief Scott Steely
• Approval of minutes from Dec 18, Jan 29, Feb 26, and Mar 4 meetings
• Exhibits include Water & Wastewater, Planning Commission, Police/Fire reports, and financials

City Council

The Cabot City Council will hold its regular meeting on March 4, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at Veterans Park Event Center. The agenda includes the first reading of an ordinance to amend the flood insurance study and rate map dates, resolutions to approve professional service providers for engineering and urban planning, and a public hearing on an appeal of a denied rezoning request. The meeting also includes routine items like roll call, reading of ordinances by title, old and new business, and community input.

• Ordinance No. 2 of 2024: Amends the date of the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) and Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), declares an emergency (1st reading)
• Resolution No. 10 of 2024: Approves selection group's recommendation for engineering services; Halff scored highest (541 points) in RFQ results
• Resolution No. 11 of 2024: Approves selection group's recommendation for urban planning services; Garver scored highest (545 points) in RFQ results
• Hearing: Appeal of Planning Commission's denial to rezone 19 Wellington Place (common area) from R-1 to R-2S
• Community input period

City Council

The Cabot City Council will hold a work session to receive reports from the Parks and Recreation, Planning Commission, and Public Works departments, and to consider ordinances and resolutions. Key items include amending the flood insurance study date and approving professional service providers for engineering and urban planning. The agenda also includes 2023 annual reports from the Planning Commission and Public Works, detailing rezones, plats, site plans, permits, and code enforcement activity.

• Ordinance amending the date of the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) and Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)
• Resolution approving engineering provider (Halff scored highest in RFQ)
• Resolution approving urban planning provider (Garver scored highest in RFQ)
• 2023 Planning Commission report: 11 rezones, 8 preliminary plats, 6 final plats, 18 site plans, 12 replats, 1 special use permit, 10 variances, 5 UDC amendments
• 2023 Public Works report: 457 roofing permits, 70 new single-family homes, 3,049 inspections, 652 code enforcement cases

Planning Commission

The Cabot Board of Adjustment met and approved minutes from December 2023. The board also approved a variance to reduce the front yard setback for a lot at 362 East Main Street, Lot 3R in R&W Subdivision, from the required 25 feet to 15 feet. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved December 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved variance for 362 East Main Street, Lot 3R, R&W Subdivision to reduce front yard setback to 15 feet from required 25 feet (5-0)

City Council

The Cabot City Council will hold a work session to discuss and potentially approve several resolutions, including accepting a donation of real property for a public park, authorizing an agreement for sewer infrastructure to the park, and expressing willingness to use federal funds for Phase 4 of the Central Arkansas Regional Greenway Project. The council will also review the 2022 legislative audit and consider agreements with Axon Enterprise for police equipment and Red River Dodge for a vehicle purchase. The agenda includes reports from the Water & Wastewater Commission, Street Department, and A&P, as well as a detailed Street Department report on 2023 activities.

• Resolution to accept donation of real property for a public park and enter into agreement with Cabot Water and Wastewater Commission for sewer infrastructure
• Resolution to use federal Transportation Alternatives Program funds for Phase 4 of the Central Arkansas Regional Greenway Project (CARG) - Kerr Station Park South, with design fees totaling $400,098
• Resolution to enter into agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for police equipment, waiving competitive bidding
• Resolution to purchase a vehicle from Red River Dodge
• Review of 2022 legislative audit

City Council

The Cabot City Council will consider several resolutions, including authorizing an agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. (waiving competitive bidding), approving destruction of outdated police documents, purchasing a vehicle from Red River Dodge, appointing Dominic Barnello to the Parks and Recreation Commission, accepting donated real property for a public park with sewer infrastructure from the Cabot Water and Wastewater Commission, and expressing willingness to use federal funds for Phase 4 of the Central Arkansas Regional Greenway Project. The agenda also includes presentations from GFL and a Girl Scouts Golden Award proclamation, plus community input.

• Resolution 4: Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. (waives competitive bidding)
• Resolution 6: Vehicle purchase from Red River Dodge
• Resolution 8: Accept donation of real property for public park; sewer infrastructure agreement with Cabot Water and Wastewater Commission; amend 2024 budget
• Resolution 9: Use federal Transportation Alternatives Program funds for Phase 4 of Central Arkansas Regional Greenway
• Resolution 5: Destruction of outdated police department documents

City Council

The Cabot City Council is holding a special session to consider several items, including the first reading of an ordinance to rezone 410 North 4th Street from R-1 single-family to R-4M medium-density multi-family, and resolutions to appoint Donette Spann to the Water and Wastewater Commission, to waive competitive bidding for an agreement with CTS Services, Inc., and to authorize the purchase of new vehicles from Red River Dodge. The agenda also includes community input and exhibits with reports from various commissions and departments.

• Ordinance No. 1 of 2024: Rezone 410 North 4th Street from R-1 to R-4M (1st reading)
• Resolution No. 1 of 2024: Appoint Donette Spann to Cabot Water and Wastewater Commission
• Resolution No. 2 of 2024: Authorize agreement with CTS Services, Inc., waiving competitive bidding
• Resolution No. 3 of 2024: Authorize purchase of new vehicles from Red River Dodge
• Exhibits include reports from Parks & Recreation, Water & Wastewater, Planning Commission, Police & Fire, and Financials

Planning Commission

The Cabot Planning Commission approved preliminary plats and site plans for two residential and two commercial developments, all with conditions. The approvals cover the Spring Valley Addition and The Villas at Spring Valley, as well as an ALDI store and its commercial lot. All votes were unanimous 6-0-0.

• Preliminary plat approved for Lot 1, Spring Valley Addition (Joe White & Associates) with contingencies including dedication of right-of-way on West Greystone Blvd
• Site plan approved for The Villas at Spring Valley with contingencies including correcting a typo in the overflow spillway section detail and relocating signage 15 feet behind right-of-way
• Preliminary plat approved for Lot 1, ALDI Commercial (Civil Engineering Design Consultants) with contingencies including adding source of title
• Site plan approved for ALDI with contingencies including floodplain development permit, grading permit, ADH approval letters, and elevation certification