Cabot public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Cabot City Council will vote on the annual operating budget for calendar year 2026. It will also consider a rezoning ordinance for Lot 22 in the Country Club Subdivision, a tax‑lien ordinance for code‑violation services, an appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission, and a resolution supporting a state‑run surplus‑property program.

• Ordinance No. 38 of 2025 – rezoning Lot 22, Country Club Subdivision from R‑1 single‑family residential to C‑2 general commercial
• Ordinance No. 39 of 2025 – creating tax liens on properties for services rendered due to code violations (emergency declaration)
• Resolution No. 30 of 2025 – adopting the annual operating budget for calendar year 2026
• Resolution No. 31 of 2025 – appointing Cory A. Kruger to the Cabot Parks and Recreation Commission
• Resolution No. 32 of 2025 – supporting revival of the state‑run Federal Surplus Property Program

The Cabot City Council adopted the 2026 annual operating budget, rezoned Lot 22 in the Country Club Subdivision to a commercial district, and created a tax‑lien ordinance for code‑violation properties. The council also approved the appointment of Cory A. Kruger to the Parks and Recreation Commission and supported reviving the state‑run federal surplus property program. All actions were approved by unanimous roll‑call vote.

• Approved the 2026 annual operating budget (Resolution No. 30) – unanimous
• Adopted rezoning of Lot 22 to C‑2 commercial district with emergency clause (Ordinance No. 38) – unanimous (8‑0)
• Adopted tax‑lien ordinance for code‑violation properties with emergency clause (Ordinance No. 39) – unanimous (8‑0)
• Confirmed agenda items for Ordinance No. 39 and Resolutions 30‑32 – unanimous
• Approved appointment of Cory A. Kruger to the Parks and Recreation Commission (Resolution No. 31) – unanimous
• Adopted resolution supporting revival of the state‑run federal surplus property program (Resolution No. 32) – unanimous
• Approved minutes from the December 1 meeting – unanimous
• Moved to read legislation by title only – unanimous

City Council

The City Council will meet for a special work session to discuss the 2026 calendar. The body is also considering a resolution to adopt the annual operating budget for calendar year 2026.

• Resolution to adopt the Annual Operating Budget for Calendar Year 2026
• Discussion of the 2026 meeting calendar

The council unanimously approved the proposed 2026 meeting schedule, which sets meetings on Jan 12, Feb 2, Sep 21, and on the third Monday of June, July, and August, with first‑Monday meetings omitted those months and first and third Mondays in all other months. The council also voted to refer the salary and wage budget overview to the full council, with the motion passing 4‑1 (Kyle Pickard voting no).

• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Moved salary and wage budget overview to full Council (4-1)

City Council

The City Council will consider the first reading of six ordinances. These include five amendments to the Unified Development Code and one request to rezone a property in the Country Club Subdivision.

• Ordinance No. 38: Rezone Lot 22 of Country Club Subdivision from R-1 Single-Family Residential to C-2 General Commercial
• Ordinance No. 33: Amend Unified Development Code Article IV § 4.8.3
• Ordinance No. 34: Amend Unified Development Code Article V § 5.4.6
• Ordinance No. 35: Amend Unified Development Code Article IV § 4.17
• Ordinance No. 36: Amend Unified Development Code Article IV § 4.6 and Ordinance No. 37: Amend Article VI § 6.1.2

The council approved the October 20 meeting minutes (7-0-1) and confirmed agenda items. It then adopted Ordinances 33, 34, 35, 36, and 37, with Ordinance 35 passing 6-2 and the others unanimously. Ordinance 38 received only its first reading and no action was taken.

• Approved minutes of Oct 20 meeting (7-0-1)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 33 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 34 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 35 (6-2)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 36 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 37 (unanimous)
• First reading of Ordinance No. 38 (no action)

City Council

The council will consider five emergency ordinances to amend various sections of the Unified Development Code, covering procedures, building line buffers, accessory dwelling units, and other zoning provisions. It will also vote on a rezoning of Lot 22 in the Country Club Subdivision from single‑family residential (R‑1) to general commercial (C‑2). All items are presented by Laura Nobles.

• Ordinance to amend Article IV § 4.8.3 of the Unified Development Code (emergency)
• Ordinance to amend Article V § 5.4.6 of the Unified Development Code (emergency)
• Ordinance to amend Article IV § 4.17 (Accessory Dwelling Units) of the Unified Development Code (emergency)
• Ordinance to amend Article IV § 4.6 of the Unified Development Code (emergency)
• Rezoning of Lot 22, Country Club Subdivision (Section 30, T‑4‑N, R‑9‑W) from R‑1 Single‑Family Residential to C‑2 General Commercial

The work session was attended by all council members, the mayor, the city attorney and the clerk/treasurer. City Attorney Ben Hooper noted state‑mandated code changes for accessory dwelling units. James Reid moved six Unified Development Code emergency amendment ordinances to the full council and the motion passed 5‑0. A rezoning ordinance for Lot 22 in the Country Club Subdivision was also moved to the full council, but no vote result was recorded.

• Motion to refer six emergency Unified Development Code amendment ordinances to full council – passed 5‑0
• Motion to refer rezoning of Lot 22, Country Club Subdivision to full council – moved (no vote recorded)

Planning Commission

The Cabot Planning Commission approved five UDC amendment sections and forwarded them to the city council. It also approved rezoning and several final and preliminary plat submissions, each with specific contingencies. All motions passed by a unanimous 7-0-0 roll‑call vote.

• UDC Amendment Section 4.8.3 – Site Plan Procedure and Authority (approved)
• Rezone – Carmical Living Trust, South Pine St & Bradley Dr (R‑1 to C‑2)
• Final Plat – Going Springs, Phase I (contingencies include infrastructure installation, utility easements, and fee payments)
• Final Plat – Meadowbrook at Cabot (review fee of $250.00 required)
• Preliminary Plat – Cut Hill Road Extension (contingencies include ArDOT permit and drainage design)

City Council

The Cabot City Council will review an amended ordinance, a budget resolution, and a proposed ordinance creating tax liens for code violations. The meeting is scheduled for November 3, 2025, at the Cabot Justice Center.

• Amended Ordinance No. 27 of 2025 (3rd Reading)
• Resolution No. 15 of 2025 (Return of funds to Water and Wastewater Commission)
• Ordinance No. 32 of 2025 (1st Reading) - Tax liens for code violations
• Approval of October 20, 2025 minutes
• Public input session

The council approved the minutes from the October 20 meeting and adopted Ordinance 27 amending Ordinance 35. A resolution directing the return of funds to the Water and Wastewater Commission was tabled until a future meeting. The council confirmed Agenda Item A and adopted Ordinance 32, which creates tax liens on properties for code‑violation services. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved October 20 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 27 amending Ordinance 35 (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 15 directing return of water‑wastewater funds (unanimous)
• Confirmed Agenda Item A – Ordinance 32 (unanimous)
• Suspended second and third readings of Ordinance 32 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 32 creating tax liens for code violations (unanimous)

City Council

The Cabot City Council work session will discuss an ordinance that would create, certify, and confirm tax liens against real property owners for city costs incurred due to code‑violation services. The ordinance is presented by Laura Nobles. No other concrete actions such as contracts or rezoning are listed on the agenda.

• Ordinance to create tax liens on properties for costs of code‑violation services (presented by Laura Nobles)

The Municipal Services Committee discussed an ordinance to create, certify, and confirm tax liens against real property for code‑violation service costs. Council member Stephen Redd moved, and Matt Webber seconded, a motion to refer the ordinance to the full council for review. The motion passed unanimously.

• Motion to refer tax‑lien ordinance to full council passed unanimously

Planning Commission

The Cabot Planning Commission approved the minutes from the September 2025 meeting. It then approved a preliminary replat for Tract BR (FAB&T) with contingencies requiring signed, stamped, and dated certifications. The commission also received community input on upcoming Unified Development Code amendments.

• Approval of preliminary replat for Tract BR (FAB&T) with certification contingencies
• Acceptance of September 2025 meeting minutes (vote 6-0-0)
• Community input presentation by Laura Nobles on upcoming UDC amendments

City Council

The Cabot City Council will take a second reading of Ordinance No. 30 to set the 2026 millage tax rates and declare an emergency. It will also conduct a third reading of Ordinance No. 29 and a second reading of Ordinance No. 31, both creating tax liens for code‑violation services. A resolution will be considered to authorize the mayor and clerk‑treasurer to contract with Waste Connections for waste collection, recycling, and related services. Routine items include approval of the October 6, 2025 minutes and other old business.

• Ordinance No. 30 (2nd reading) – set 2026 millage tax rates and declare emergency
• Ordinance No. 29 (3rd reading) – create tax liens for code‑violation services
• Ordinance No. 31 (2nd reading) – create tax liens for code‑violation services
• Resolution No. 29 – authorize contract with Waste Connections for waste collection and recycling
• Approval of minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting

The council adopted Ordinance 29, creating tax liens for code‑violation services, and Ordinance 30, setting 2026 millage tax rates and declaring an emergency. Ordinance 31, another tax‑lien ordinance, was also adopted. The council approved Resolution 29, authorizing a contract with Waste Connections and raising the assessed fee from $250 to $500, and confirmed a $1,000 donation to the A&P Commission.

• Adopted Ordinance 29 (tax liens) – vote 7‑0
• Adopted Ordinance 30 (2026 millage tax rates and emergency) – vote 7‑0
• Adopted Ordinance 31 (tax liens) – vote 7‑0
• Approved Resolution 29 authorizing Waste Connections contract – vote 7‑0
• Amended Resolution 29 to increase fee to $500 and suspend enforcement for 60 days – vote 7‑0
• Confirmed Agenda Item A – Resolution 29 – unanimous
• Approved $1,000 donation to A&P Commission – unanimous

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and a third reading on wastewater and water service rates. The body is also considering the 2026 millage tax rates and agreements for asphalt improvements and state police services.

• Public hearing and 3rd reading of Ordinance No. 28 of 2025 regarding wastewater and water service rates
• 1st reading of Ordinance No. 30 of 2025 to set 2026 millage tax rates
• Resolution No. 28 of 2025 for the 2025 Asphalt Overlay Improvement Project with CK Asphalt
• Resolution No. 27 of 2025 for an agreement with Arkansas State Police
• Ordinance No. 29 and 31 of 2025 regarding tax liens for code violation services

The Cabot City Council adopted several measures, including an amendment to the city code, new wastewater rates, and two resolutions authorizing agreements with Arkansas State Police and CK Asphalt. All of these actions were approved by unanimous votes except the code amendment, which passed 6‑1. The council also confirmed four agenda items and took no action on three pending ordinances.

• Approved September 22 meeting minutes – unanimous
• Adopted Amended Ordinance No. 26 (code amendment) – vote 6-1
• Adopted Ordinance No. 28 fixing wastewater rates – vote 7-0
• Adopted Resolution No. 27 authorizing agreement with Arkansas State Police – vote 7-0
• Adopted Resolution No. 28 authorizing agreement with CK Asphalt for 2025 overlay projects – vote 7-0
• Confirmed Agenda Items A‑D (Ordinances 30, 31 and Resolutions 27, 28) – unanimous
• Ordinance No. 29 second reading – no action
• Ordinance No. 30 first reading – no action

City Council

The Cabot City Council will discuss setting millage tax rates for 2026 and consider a resolution to authorize a contract with CK Asphalt for $1,107,870 in 2025 asphalt overlay projects. The council will also review a memorandum of understanding with the Arkansas State Police regarding the use of city property for a driver's license testing center.

• Ordinance to set 2026 millage tax rates
• Resolution authorizing agreement with Arkansas State Police
• Resolution authorizing agreement with CK Asphalt for $1,107,870
• Ordinance creating tax liens for code violation payments
• Economic Development Report

During the work session, the council voted to refer four separate measures to the full council. Motions to move the millage tax rate ordinance, the tax lien ordinance, the Arkansas State Police agreement, and the CK Asphalt asphalt overlay agreement were each passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Motion to move Millage Tax Rates ordinance to full council – passed unanimously
• Motion to move Tax Liens ordinance to full council – passed unanimously
• Motion to move Arkansas State Police agreement resolution to full council – passed unanimously
• Motion to move CK Asphalt asphalt overlay agreement resolution to full council – passed unanimously

Planning Commission

The Cabot Planning Commission approved two plats with specific conditions, including a variance for a reduced front setback and requirements for grading and water permits. The meeting concluded with a roll call vote of 7-0-0.

• Replat — Lot 4R approved with reduced front setback from 25' to 20'
• Preliminary Plat — Phase 2 approved with grading and water permits required
• Motion to approve replat passed 7-0-0
• Motion to approve preliminary plat passed 7-0-0
• Meeting adjourned at 7:18 PM

City Council

The Cabot City Council will discuss the waste collection bids presented by the City, including a $804,968 total from GFL. Council members will also consider several ordinances, such as Ordinance No. 24 (tax liens) on its third reading, Amended Ordinance No. 26 (code amendment) and Ordinance No. 28 (wastewater rates and fees) on their second readings. Potential new business includes Ordinance No. 29 (tax liens) on its first reading and a resolution to apply for a Community Safe Room grant.

• Discussion of waste collection bids – total monthly price $804,968 from GFL
• Ordinance No. 24 of 2025 – tax liens against properties (3rd reading)
• Amended Ordinance No. 26 of 2025 – amendment to Code Section 2-208 (2nd reading)
• Ordinance No. 28 of 2025 – fixing rates, fees, and deposits for wastewater services (2nd reading)
• Ordinance No. 29 of 2025 – tax liens (1st reading) and Resolution No. 26 – Community Safe Room grant application

The Cabot City Council unanimously accepted the Waste Connections waste‑collection bid. It also adopted Ordinance No. 24 creating tax liens for services related to code violations, and amended Ordinance No. 27 to increase a fee from $3,000 to $5,000. The council confirmed Agenda Item A (Ordinance 29) and Agenda Item B (Resolution 26) and adopted Resolution 26 authorizing the Community Safe Room grant application.

• Accepted Waste Connections waste‑collection bid (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 24 creating tax liens for code‑violation services (unanimous)
• Amended Ordinance No. 27 to raise fee to $5,000 (unanimous)
• Confirmed Agenda Item A – Ordinance 29 (unanimous)
• Confirmed Agenda Item B – Resolution 26 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 26 authorizing Community Safe Room grant application (unanimous)

City Council

The Cabot City Council will vote on a resolution to appoint Albert Mayer to the Cabot Water and Wastewater Commission. Council members will discuss the waste collection bids submitted for the city, including a $804,968.00 bid from GFL. A first‑reading ordinance to amend Cabot Code Section 2‑208, changing planning commission term lengths, will be considered. An ordinance to set new rates, fees, and deposits for wastewater and other water services will also be presented.

• Resolution to appoint Albert Mayer to the Cabot Water and Wastewater Commission
• Discussion of waste collection bids (e.g., GFL bid of $804,968.00)
• Ordinance to amend Cabot Code Section 2‑208 (planning commission terms) – first reading
• Ordinance fixing rates, fees, and deposits for wastewater and other water services

The council approved motions to refer multiple items to the full council for further action. These motions covered the appointment of Albert Mayer to the Cabot Water and Wastewater Commission, the waste‑collection bid package with a recommendation to table, an amendment to Code of Cabot §2‑208, the wastewater rates and fees ordinance, and an amendment to Ordinance 35 of 2021. All motions passed with the recorded vote totals.

• Move Albert Mayer appointment resolution to full council (passed 4-0)
• Move waste-collection bids item to full council with recommendation to table (passed 4-0)
• Move ordinance to amend Code of Cabot §2-208 to full council (passed 4-0)
• Move wastewater rates and fees ordinance to full council (passed 7-0)
• Move amendment to Ordinance 35 of 2021 (Community and Economic Development Fund) to full council (passed 5-0)

City Council

The Cabot City Council will consider several ordinances, including a reappointment to the Planning Commission, a tax‑lien ordinance for code‑violation properties, and amendments to city code and a 2021 ordinance. The council will also hold a first reading on Ordinance No. 28, which fixes rates, fees, and deposits for wastewater and other water services. These items are on the agenda for the September 9, 2025 meeting.

• Ordinance No. 22 (3rd reading) – Reappoint Ronny Loe to the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment
• Ordinance No. 24 (2nd reading) – Create tax liens on properties for code‑violation service costs
• Ordinance No. 26 (1st reading) – Amend Cabot Code Section 2‑208
• Ordinance No. 27 (1st reading) – Amend Ordinance 35 of 2021
• Ordinance No. 28 (1st reading) – Fix rates, fees, and deposits for wastewater and other water services

The Cabot City Council voted 5-3 to reappoint Ronny Loe to the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment, with Mayor Kincade casting the tie‑breaking vote. The council also unanimously appointed Albert Mayer to the Water and Wastewater Commission. Agenda items for Ordinances 26‑28 and Resolution 25 were approved as new business, and a wording change to Ordinance 26 was adopted. Several ordinances were read with no further action.

• Reappointed Ronny Loe to Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment (5-3)
• Adopted Resolution 25 appointing Albert Mayer to Water and Wastewater Commission (7-0)
• Approved agenda items for Ordinances 26, 27, 28 and Resolution 25 as new business (7-0)
• Struck word “current” and replaced with “future” in Ordinance 26 (7-0)
• Failed to waive second and third readings of Ordinance 26 (5-2 against waiver)
• Read Ordinance 24 second reading, no action
• Read Ordinance 27 first reading, no action
• Read Ordinance 28 first reading, no action

Planning Commission

The Cabot Planning Commission held its regular meeting on August 26, 2025, approving two new school site plans with specific contingencies. The meeting was procedural with no community input.

• Site Plan approval for Cabot Middle School South Drive Off Lanes with contingencies (grading permit, stamped certifications)
• Site Plan approval for Cabot High School Press Box & Track Pavilion with contingencies (boundary survey, grading permit, stamped certifications)

City Council

The Cabot City Council will meet to approve minutes, read ordinances, and vote on old business including reappointing a planning commission member. New business includes creating tax liens for code violations, amending leases, and authorizing contracts for drainage, firing range, and sidewalk projects.

• Ordinance No. 22 of 2025 – 2nd reading to reappoint Ronny Loe to the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment
• Ordinance No. 24 of 2025 – 1st reading to create tax liens for code violations at various properties
• Resolution No. 18 of 2025 – Agreement with HALFF Associates for Old 67/1st Street drainage study
• Resolution No. 21 of 2025 – Engineering services contract with HALFF Associates for Cabot Indoor Firing Range Project
• Resolution No. 22 of 2025 – Authorization to proceed with planning and implementation of the Cabot Indoor Firing Range Project

The Cabot City Council adopted several resolutions, including authorizing agreements with Halff Associates for a drainage study and for engineering services for the indoor firing range project, and approved planning for the firing range. The council also designated a contractor as an irresponsible bidder, reaffirmed Cabot as a Purple Heart City, and requested Lonoke County become a Purple Heart County. A request from GFL Environmental for a rate adjustment was rejected.

• Adopted Resolution 17 (FOIA notice) 6-0
• Adopted Resolution 18 (Halff Associates drainage study agreement) 6-0
• Adopted Resolution 19 (designate contractor irresponsible bidder) 5-0-1
• Rejected Resolution 20 (GFL rate adjustment request) 1-5
• Adopted Resolution 21 (Halff engineering services for indoor firing range, with condition) 6-0
• Adopted Resolution 22 (Proceed with planning/implementation of indoor firing range, with condition) 6-0
• Adopted Resolution 23 (Reaffirm Cabot as Purple Heart City) 6-0
• Adopted Resolution 24 (Request Lonoke County become Purple Heart County) 6-0

City Council

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure agreements, including drainage studies and the planning of an indoor firing range. The body is also reviewing tax liens for code violations and a rate adjustment request from GFL Environmental Inc.

• Agreement with HALFF Associates for Old 67/1st Street Drainage Study for $98,000
• Agreement with HALFF Associates for Cabot Indoor Firing Range engineering and design for $222,400
• Ordinance to create tax liens against properties for code violation service costs
• Resolution regarding GFL Environmental Inc.’s request for a contract rate adjustment
• Resolution to designate the North Lincoln Sidewalk Project contractor as an irresponsible bidder for three years

The council approved two resolutions authorizing agreements and planning for the Cabot Indoor Firing Range Project. It also passed resolutions on tax liens, a sidewalk bidder designation, a drainage study, a GFL rate adjustment, and a request to note changes to the Arkansas FOIA. An ordinance on lease‑agreement amendments was withdrawn by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved Ordinance creating tax liens on properties – passed 3-0
• Withdrew Ordinance on Fifth Amendments to lease agreements – withdrawn 6-0
• Approved Resolution designating North Lincoln sidewalk contractor as irresponsible bidder – passed 3-0
• Approved Resolution authorizing agreement with HALFF Associates for Old 67/1st Street drainage study – passed 3-0
• Approved Resolution on GFL Environmental rate adjustment request – passed 3-0
• Approved Resolution authorizing agreement with Halff Associations for engineering services for indoor firing range – passed 3-0
• Approved Resolution authorizing planning and implementation of Cabot Indoor Firing Range Project – passed 3-0
• Approved Resolution reaffirming Cabot as a Purple Heart City – passed 3-0

Planning Commission

The Cabot Planning Commission met to review and approve development plans for two projects. Both items were approved with specific contingencies regarding infrastructure and permitting.

• Approved final plat for Caiden Place (Lemons Engineering Consultants) contingent on infrastructure completion and POA documents
• Approved site plan for Lot 4-NR, Sentell Commercial Addition (Bond Consulting Engineers) contingent on floodplain and grading permits

City Council

The City Council will discuss returning funds to the Cabot Water and Wastewater Commission and amending the 2025 Annual Operating Budget. The body will also consider ordinances regarding tax liens for code violations and updates to the Unified Development Code.

• Resolution No. 15 of 2025: Return of funds to Cabot Water and Wastewater Commission
• Ordinance No. 21 of 2025: Creating tax liens for code violation service costs
• Ordinance No. 22 of 2025: Reappointing Ronny Loe to Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment
• Ordinance No. 23 of 2025: Amending Unified Development Code regarding Extraterritorial Jurisdiction
• Resolution No. 16 of 2025: Applying for Community Assistance Grant for Cabot Fire Station #3

The Cabot City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 21, creating tax liens on properties for code‑violation service costs, and Ordinance No. 23, amending the Unified Development Code and declaring an emergency. The council also unanimously approved Resolution No. 16 to apply for a Community Assistance Grant for Fire Station #3. Resolution No. 15 and Ordinance No. 22 were tabled, with the latter failing by an 8‑1 vote.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 21 (tax‑liens) – vote 8‑0
• Adopted Ordinance No. 23 (code amendment, emergency) – vote 8‑0
• Adopted Resolution No. 16 (grant application for Fire Station #3) – unanimous
• Tabled Resolution No. 15 (water‑wastewater fund return) – unanimous
• Tabled Ordinance No. 22 (reappointing Ronny Loe) – vote 8‑1

City Council

The City Council will review proposed changes to the Unified Development Code regarding extraterritorial jurisdiction. The body is also considering ordinances for tax liens due to code violations and a reappointment to the Planning Commission.

• Ordinance to amend Unified Development Code concerning extraterritorial jurisdiction
• Ordinance creating and certifying tax liens for services rendered due to code violations
• Resolution to apply for a Community Assistance Grant for Cabot Fire Station #3
• Ordinance reappointing Ronny Loe to the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment
• City Projects Bond Update

The City Council moved four items to the full council and approved each. An ordinance creating tax liens for code‑violation services was adopted by a 5‑0 vote. Ronny Loe was reappointed to the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment by a 4‑1 vote. An amendment to the Unified Development Code for extraterritorial jurisdiction passed 5‑0. The council also authorized the mayor and clerk‑treasurer to apply for the Community Assistance Grant for Fire Station #3, approved 5‑0.

• Approved ordinance creating tax liens for code‑violation services (5-0)
• Approved reappointment of Ronny Loe to Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment (4-1)
• Approved amendment to Unified Development Code concerning extraterritorial jurisdiction (5-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing grant application for Fire Station #3 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved several preliminary plats and site plans with specific contingencies. The body also approved amendments to the Unified Development Code to be forwarded to the city council.

• Approved amendments to the Unified Development Code
• Approved preliminary plat for BWW Addition with setback and certification contingencies
• Approved site plan for Buffalo Wild Wings with drainage, lighting, and ArDOT permit contingencies
• Approved site plan for Red River Ford with screening and drainage contingencies
• Approved preliminary plat for CAR Commercial Addition Phase 2 with street and sidewalk contingencies

City Council

The City Council will hold a third reading on a rezoning request for an industrial district. The body will also consider resolutions regarding street improvements, drainage work, and the return of funds to the Water and Wastewater Commission.

• Ordinance No. 16: Rezoning part of NW 1/4, NE 1/4, Section 18 from Medium Density Single-Family to Industrial District
• Ordinance No. 19: Dedication of a public right-of-way for Panther Trail
• Resolution No. 13: Use of federal grants for the Locust Street Improvements Project
• Resolution No. 14: Agreement with Gene Summers Construction, Inc. for Barnwell Drainage Improvements Phase II
• Resolution No. 15: Return of funds to the Cabot Water and Wastewater Commission and amendment of the 2025 Annual Operating Budget

The council adopted Ordinance No. 16 of 2025, changing a portion of the NW1/4, NE1/4 from medium‑density single‑family to an industrial district, with an 8‑0 roll‑call vote. It also approved Ordinance Nos. 19 and 20, a resolution for Locust Street improvements, and a resolution authorizing work on the Barnwell Drainage Improvements Phase II, all by unanimous votes.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 16 rezoning to industrial district (8‑0 roll‑call)
• Adopted Emergency Clause for Ordinance No. 16 (unanimous)
• Suspended second and third readings of Ordinance No. 19 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 19 dedication of Panther Trail right‑of‑way (unanimous)
• Adopted Emergency Clause for Ordinance No. 19 (unanimous)
• Suspended second and third readings of Ordinance No. 20 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 20 effective‑date ordinance (unanimous)
• Adopted Emergency Clause for Ordinance No. 20 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several municipal service updates, including a new online payment system for planning and zoning. The body is deciding on funding for the Locust Street Improvements Project and a contract for drainage improvements.

• Proposed $330,425 contract with Gene Summers Construction, Inc. for Barnwell Drainage Improvements Phase II
• Resolution to use Federal-Aid Surface Transportation Block Grant and Carbon Reduction Program funding for Locust Street Improvements
• Ordinance to accept a public right-of-way for Panther Trail
• Resolution to return funds to the Cabot Water and Wastewater Commission
• Ordinance regarding the effective date of ordinances after City Council passage

The work session approved motions to refer four items to the full City Council, each passing 5‑0. Those items included a dedication ordinance for Panther Trail, an ordinance setting an effective date, a resolution to use Federal‑Aid STBG and Carbon Reduction Program funds for the Locust Street Improvements project, and a resolution authorizing an agreement with Gene Summers Construction for Phase II of the Barnwell Drainage Improvements. Additionally, a resolution to return funds to the Cabot Water and Wastewater Commission was moved to the July council agenda.

• Ordinance accepting dedication of public right‑of‑way for Panther Trail moved to full Council (5‑0)
• Ordinance concerning effective date after passage moved to full Council (5‑0)
• Resolution to utilize Federal‑Aid STBG and Carbon Reduction Program for Locust Street Improvements moved to full Council (5‑0)
• Resolution authorizing agreement with Gene Summers Construction for Barnwell Drainage Improvements Phase II moved to full Council (5‑0)
• Resolution to return funds to Cabot Water and Wastewater Commission referred to July Council meeting (5‑0)

Planning Commission

The Cabot Planning Commission held its regular meeting on May 27, 2025, at the Cabot Justice Center. The body approved the final plat for Allyson’s Landing with contingencies requiring accurate utility easement delineation, including overhead fiber optic, electric, and gas lines, as well as sewer and fiber optic easements along AR Hwy 89. The minutes from the April 2025 meeting were also approved.

• Final Plat approval for Allyson’s Landing (Maxwell Surveying) with contingencies for utility easements
• Approval of April 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes (7-0-0 vote)
• Requirements: accurate utility location, clear easement dimensions, and signed certifications

City Council

The City Council will review three separate rezoning requests and an application for a private club. The body is also considering a resolution to use federal funds for transportation or recreational trails and an ordinance regarding a city official's business with the Parks and Recreation Commission.

• Rezone 400 West Pine Street from R-1 (Single-Family Residential) to O-1 (Office and Quiet Business)
• Rezone Lots 1-5, Fourmile Creek Commercial Park from R-1 to C-3 (Open Display District)
• Rezone part of NW ¼, NE ¼, Section 18 from R-2S (Medium Density Single-Family) to I-1 (Industrial)
• Application for a private club at 311 N. 2nd Street
• Resolution to utilize Federal-Aid Transportation Alternatives Program or Recreational Trails Program funds

The Cabot City Council adopted Ordinance No. 12 to rezone 400 West P. Pine Street, Ordinance No. 13 to rezone lots in Fourmile Creek Commercial Park, and Ordinance No. 18 to approve a private club at 311 N. 2nd Street, each by unanimous vote. The council also adopted Ordinance No. 17 acknowledging a city official's business with the Parks and Recreation Commission and passed a resolution to pursue federal‑aid transportation and trail program funds. Motions to suspend further readings of Ordinance No. 16 and Ordinance No. 17 were approved.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 12 (rezoning 400 West P. Pine St) – vote 8-0
• Adopted Ordinance No. 13 (rezoning Fourmile Creek Commercial Park) – vote 8-0
• Adopted Ordinance No. 17 (city official business with Parks & Rec) – vote 7-0-1
• Adopted Ordinance No. 18 (private club at 311 N. 2nd St) – vote 8-0
• Adopted Resolution No. 12 (pursue federal‑aid transportation/trail funds) – vote 8-0
• Suspend second and third readings of Ordinance No. 16 – vote 8-0
• Suspend second and third readings of Ordinance No. 17 – vote 7-0-1
• Adopt emergency clause for Ordinance No. 17 – vote 7-0-1

City Council

The Cabot City Council will meet to hold second readings and potential votes on two rezonings: 400 West Pine Street to Office/Quiet Business and Fourmile Creek Commercial Park to Open Display. New business includes an amended resolution on employee travel expenses. Potential new business items (first readings) include a private club application at 114 West Pine Street, a resolution allowing council member Lorenzo Mendoza to do business with the city, a rezoning of part of Section 18 from medium-density residential to industrial, and an agreement with Mitchell Oil Field for the Cabot Utility Infrastructure Extension Project.

• Ordinance No. 12: Rezone 400 West Pine Street from R-1 to O-1 (2nd reading)
• Ordinance No. 13: Rezone Lots 1-5, Fourmile Creek Commercial Park from R-1 to C-3 (2nd reading)
• Ordinance No. 14: Private club application at 114 West Pine Street (1st reading)
• Ordinance No. 16: Rezone part of NW¼, NE¼, Section 18 from R-2S to I-1 Industrial (1st reading)
• Resolution No. 11: Agreement with Mitchell Oil Field for utility infrastructure extension

The Cabot City Council adopted Ordinance No. 14 to permit a private club at 114 West Pine St. It also adopted Ordinance No. 15 allowing council members and employees to conduct business with the city, and Resolution No. 11 authorizing an agreement with Mitchell Oilfield Services for a utility infrastructure extension. A revised version of Resolution No. 10 was adopted, removing the "sixty miles from Cabot" language.

• Ordinance No. 14 approved (8-0) to allow private club at 114 West Pine St.
• Ordinance No. 15 approved (8-0) permitting council members and employees to do business with the city, specifically Lorenzo Mendoza
• Resolution No. 11 approved (8-0) authorizing agreement with Mitchell Oilfield Services for utility infrastructure extension
• Resolution No. 10 revised adopted (5-3) removing "sixty miles from Cabot" language
• Minutes from April 21 approved unanimously
• Legislation read by title only approved unanimously
• New business items (Ord. 14‑16, Res. 11) confirmed unanimously
• Ordinance No. 14 emergency clause adopted (8-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss five items in a work session, including an ordinance to rezone 10 acres from R-2S medium-density single-family to I-1 industrial district, a private club application at 114 West Pine Street, a conflict-of-interest ordinance involving Lorenzo Mendoza, and a resolution authorizing an agreement with Mitchell Oil Field Services for a utility infrastructure extension project. An advertising and promotion report will also be presented.

• Ordinance for a private club at 114 West Pine Street under A.C.A. 3-9-222
• Ordinance to permit council members, officials, or employees to do business with the city, specifically Lorenzo Mendoza
• Ordinance to rezone part of NW ¼, NE ¼, Section 18, T-4-N, R-9-W from R-2S to I-1 Industrial District, amending the Land Use Plan
• Resolution authorizing agreement with Mitchell Oil Field Services for the Cabot Utility Infrastructure Extension Project
• Advertising and Promotion Report presented by Candace Tomboli

During the work session, the Municipal Services Committee voted to refer four matters to the full City Council. The items were a private club ordinance for 114 West Pine Street, a business‑with‑city ordinance for Lorenzo Mendoza, a rezoning ordinance changing part of Section 18 to I‑1 industrial, and a resolution to let the Mayor and City Clerk‑Treasurer sign an agreement with Mitchell Oil Field Services. Each motion passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Moved Private Club ordinance (114 West Pine St) to full council (5-0)
• Moved Business‑with‑City ordinance for Lorenzo Mendoza to full council (5-0)
• Moved rezoning ordinance for Section 18, T‑4‑N, R‑9‑W to I‑1 to full council (5-0)
• Moved Mitchell Oil Field Services utility extension resolution to full council (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Cabot Planning Commission held a public hearing and unanimously approved a rezone of a parcel from medium-density single-family (R-2S) to industrial (I-1), with the application by Bond Consulting Engineers. The decision is forwarded to the Cabot City Council for final action. The commission also approved the minutes from the March 2025 meeting.

• Approved rezone of part of NW_%, NE 4, Section 18, T-4-N, R-9-W_ from R-2S (Medium Density Single-Family) to I-1 (Industrial District), application by Bond Consulting Engineers; forwarded to city council.
• Approved minutes of the March 2025 regular Planning Commission meeting.

City Council

The City Council will discuss two rezoning ordinances and several resolutions. Potential actions include amending the 2025 operating budget to hire more fire department personnel and updating policies for city assets and travel expenses.

• Ordinance No. 12: Rezone 400 West Pine Street from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to O-1 (Office and Quiet Business)
• Ordinance No. 13: Rezone Lots 1-5, Fourmile Creek Commercial Park to C-3 (Open Display District)
• Resolution No. 8: Hiring additional Cabot Fire Department personnel and amending the 2025 Annual Operating Budget
• Resolution No. 7: Establishing policies for the city's fixed asset list
• Resolution No. 9: Reappointing Alan Turnbo to the Lonoke County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners

The council approved the March 4 and March 18 meeting minutes unanimously. It confirmed the agenda items for the meeting, including Ordinances 12 and 13 and Resolution 7. The council adopted Resolution No. 7, which sets policies for the city’s fixed‑asset list, by a unanimous roll‑call vote. Ordinances 12 and 13 were read by title only and received no further action.

• March 4 minutes approved (unanimous)
• March 18 minutes approved (unanimous)
• Agenda items (Ord. 12, Ord. 13, Res. 7) confirmed (unanimous)
• Ordinance No. 12 read by title only – first reading, no action
• Ordinance No. 13 read by title only – first reading, no action
• Resolution No. 7 adopted establishing fixed‑asset policies (unanimous roll‑call)

City Council

The Cabot City Council will hold a work session on April 21, 2025, to discuss several items including two rezoning ordinances, a resolution to hire additional fire department personnel and amend the 2025 operating budget, and other resolutions and reports. No final votes are expected at this work session.

• An ordinance to rezone 400 West Pine Street from R-1 to O-1 (Office and Quiet Business District), including amendment of the Land Use Plan.
• An ordinance to rezone Lots 1-5, Fourmile Creek Commercial Park and part of the SW ¼ of Section 6 from R-1 to C-3 (Open Display District), including amendment of the Land Use Plan.
• A resolution to hire additional Cabot Fire Department personnel and amend the General Fund of the 2025 Annual Operating Budget, also addressing minimal staffing on fire apparatus.
• A resolution establishing policies regarding the city's fixed asset list.
• A resolution concerning employee travel expenses.

The council approved an amendment to Resolution No. 10 on employee travel expenses and adopted the resolution as amended, both with a 5‑0 vote. A motion to hire additional fire personnel failed for lack of a second. Three rezoning items and a fixed‑asset policy were each moved to the full council with unanimous 5‑0 votes.

• Moved rezoning of 400 West Pine St. to full council (5-0)
• Moved rezoning of Fourmile Creek Commercial Park lots to full council (5-0)
• Moved fixed‑asset list policy resolution to full council (5-0)
• Motion to hire additional fire personnel failed (no second)
• Amended Resolution No. 10 employee travel expenses (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 10 as amended (5-0)
• Resolution No. 10 scheduled for May council meeting

Planning Commission

The Cabot Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend two rezoning requests to the city council: Lots 1-5 of Fourmile Creek Commercial Park from R-1 to C-3 (open display district), and 400 West Pine Street from R-1 to O-1 (office/quiet business). The commission also approved multiple replats with setback and lot-area variances, a final plat for Windridge Estates Phase II, and site plans for Lot 3B of Nalley Industrial Addition and Lot 1 of Sundown at Cardinal, all with contingencies.

• Public hearing and 6-0 vote to rezone Lots 1-5, Fourmile Creek Commercial Park from R-1 (single-family) to C-3 (open display district), forwarded to city council
• Public hearing and 6-0 vote to rezone 400 West Pine Street from R-1 to O-1 (office and quiet business), forwarded to city council
• Replat approval with variances for Lots 6R, 7R, 10R, 12R in Moore & Martin Addition (setbacks, lot width, lot area)
• Final plat approval with conditions for Windridge Estates Phase II (street signage, infrastructure installation, wastewater fees)
• Site plan for Lot 1, Sundown at Cardinal approved with drainage and landscape requirements

City Council

The Cabot City Council will hold the second reading of Ordinance No. 11 of 2025 to rezone 103 Kilgore Drive from I-1 Industrial to C-2 General Commercial. The mayor will also deliver the annual State of the City address. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 11 of 2025 to rezone 103 Kilgore Drive (Lot 1, Cabot Zone Addition) from I-1 Industrial to C-2 General Commercial, amending the Land Use Plan
• State of the City address presented by Mayor Ken Kincade

The Cabot City Council voted 7-0 to rezone 103 Kilgore Drive from I-1 Industrial to C-2 General Commercial, suspending the third reading to adopt the ordinance. The council also accepted the mayor's written State of the City address as the official record. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved rezoning 103 Kilgore Drive from I-1 to C-2 (7-0)
• Suspended third reading of rezoning ordinance (7-0)
• Accepted State of the City letter as official record (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss potential new business including a property rezoning and two service agreements. The body will also consider the reappointment of a member to the Advertising and Promotion Commission.

• Ordinance No. 11 of 2025: Rezone 103 Kilgore Drive from I-1 Industrial to C-2 General Commercial
• Resolution No. 4 of 2025: Reappoint Greg Jones to the Cabot Advertising and Promotion Commission
• Resolution No. 5 of 2025: Agreement with CTS Services, Inc. and waiver of competitive bidding
• Resolution No. 6 of 2025: Agreement with Goldy’s Fire Apparatus LLC for the purchase of a fire apparatus

The Cabot City Council approved three resolutions: reappointing Greg Jones to the Advertising and Promotion Commission, waiving competitive bidding to contract with CTS Services, Inc., and purchasing a fire apparatus from Goldy's Fire Apparatus LLC with an amendment to keep the current truck. The council also read Ordinance No. 11 to rezone 103 Kilgore Drive but took no action, and directed the mayor to explore purchasing a third truck and report back in 45 days.

• Approved minutes of Jan 27 and Feb 3 meetings (unanimous)
• Confirmed Ordinance No. 11 and Resolutions 4-6 as new business (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 4 reappointing Greg Jones to A&P Commission (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5 waiving competitive bidding for CTS Services agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 6 as amended to purchase fire apparatus and keep current truck (unanimous)
• Directed mayor to investigate purchasing a third truck and report in 45 days (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a variety of municipal matters, including a significant equipment purchase for the fire department and a commercial rezoning request. The body is also reviewing service agreements for waste collection and a commission reappointment.

• Proposed purchase of a Rosenbauer 104’ Cobra Aerial fire apparatus from Goldy’s Fire Apparatus LLC for $1,845,000
• Proposed rezoning of 103 Kilgore Drive from I-1 Industrial District to C-2 General Commercial District
• Proposed agreement with CTS Services, Inc. for a City Beautiful Collection Event, including a request to waive competitive bidding
• Resolution to reappoint Greg Jones to the Cabot Advertising and Promotion Commission

The Cabot City Council work session moved several items to the full council, including reappointing Greg Jones to the Advertising and Promotion Commission, rezoning 103 Kilgore Drive from I-1 to C-2, authorizing an agreement with CTS Services, Inc. without competitive bidding, and purchasing a fire apparatus from Goldy's Fire Apparatus, LLC. A motion to table the fire apparatus item failed for lack of a second. No final votes were taken; all items were advanced to the full council.

• Reappointment of Greg Jones to Advertising and Promotion Commission moved to full council (4-0)
• Rezoning 103 Kilgore Drive from I-1 to C-2 moved to full council (5-0)
• Agreement with CTS Services, Inc. with waived bidding moved to full council (5-0)
• Fire apparatus purchase from Goldy's Fire Apparatus, LLC moved to full council (4-1)
• Motion to table fire apparatus item failed for lack of a second

Planning Commission

The Cabot Planning Commission met on February 25, 2025, and voted unanimously to approve a rezoning at 103 Kilgore Drive, a replat for two lots in Castle Heights Subdivision, and an update to the commission's bylaws. No public comments were offered. All actions passed 7-0.

• Rezone approved for property at 103 Kilgore Drive (Lot 1, Cabot Zone Addition)
• Replat approved for Lots 23A and 23B in Castle Heights Subdivision, contingent on signed/stamped certifications
• Planning Commission Bylaws updated and approved
• Minutes from January 2025 meeting approved

City Council

The City Council will discuss several ordinances, including a rezoning request and updates to the Unified Development Code. The body is also considering a resolution to purchase vehicles from Red River Ford.

• Ordinance No. 3 of 2025: Rezone part of SW ¼ Section 10 from R-1 Single Family Residential to R-2 Medium Density Residential (2nd Reading)
• Resolution No. 2 of 2025: Agreement with Red River Ford for the purchase of vehicles
• Ordinance No. 1 of 2025: Procedure for the abandonment of rights-of-way (3rd Reading)
• Ordinances No. 8, 9, and 10 of 2025: Amendments to the Unified Development Code (1st Reading)
• Resolution No. 3 of 2025: Destruction of outdated Cabot Police Department documents

The Cabot City Council unanimously adopted several ordinances, including one establishing procedures for abandoning rights-of-way, a rezoning of part of Section 10 from R-1 to R-2, and amendments to the Unified Development Code (Articles I, IV, and VI) with emergency clauses. The council also confirmed all legislation from the prior work session as new business and introduced resolutions to purchase vehicles from Red River Ford and to destroy outdated police documents, though no vote was recorded on those resolutions.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1 of 2025 on rights-of-way abandonment procedures (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3 of 2025 rezoning part of Section 10 from R-1 to R-2 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 7 of 2025 amending council meeting rules (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 8 of 2025 amending UDC Article I § 1.3 with emergency clause (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 9 of 2025 amending UDC Article IV § 4.6 with emergency clause (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10 of 2025 amending UDC Article VI § 6.1.2 with emergency clause (unanimous)
• Introduced Resolution No. 2 of 2025 for vehicle purchase agreement with Red River Ford (no vote recorded)
• Introduced Resolution No. 3 of 2025 for destruction of outdated police documents (no vote recorded)

City Council

The Cabot City Council will hold a work session to discuss three proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code, including expanding planning jurisdiction to cover data centers, call centers, and technology centers. Council will also consider a resolution authorizing the purchase of vehicles from Red River Ford and review the 2023 legislative audit. Additionally, a resolution to destroy outdated police documents is on the agenda.

• Ordinance to amend UDC Article I §1.3 (Jurisdiction) to add data centers, call centers, and technology centers to the planning area
• Ordinance to amend UDC Article IV §4.6 (Table of Permitted Uses) – specific changes not detailed in the agenda
• Ordinance to amend UDC Article VI §6.1.2 – specific changes not detailed in the agenda
• Resolution authorizing the mayor and clerk-treasurer to enter into a vehicle purchase agreement with Red River Ford (amount not specified)
• Resolution approving destruction of certain outdated Cabot Police Department documents

The Cabot City Council held a work session on February 3, 2025, where committees selected chairs and reviewed the 2023 Legislative Audit, which had no reportable findings. Several ordinances and resolutions were moved to the full council for consideration, including amendments to the Unified Development Code, a vehicle purchase agreement with Red River Ford, and a resolution to destroy outdated police documents. No final decisions were made; all items were only advanced to the full council.

• Appointed Ed Long as Municipal Services Committee Chairman (4-0-1)
• Appointed Brandon Hillenburg as Budget & Personnel Committee Chairman (4-0-1)
• Appointed Stephen Redd as Police & Fire Committee Chairman (4-0-1)
• Appointed Maggie Cope as Community Development Committee Chairman (4-0-1)
• Appointed Matt Webber as Military Affairs Committee Chairman (4-0-1)
• Moved ordinance amending council meeting rules to full council (unanimous)
• Moved three UDC amendments to full council (unanimous each)
• Moved Red River Ford vehicle purchase resolution to full council (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Cabot Planning Commission held a public hearing and approved a special use permit for a commercial brewhouse/restaurant at 114 West Pine Street. The commission also approved three amendments to the Unified Development Code, which will be forwarded to the city council. Three final plats were approved with contingencies. The meeting included routine procedural items.

• Special use permit granted for commercial brewhouse/restaurant at 114 West Pine Street (vote 4-2-1)
• UDC amendments approved for Article 1 (Jurisdiction), Article IV (Table of Permitted Uses), and Article VI (Definitions) — forwarded to city council
• Final plat approved for Lot 1, Darden Addition with contingencies regarding Willie Ray Drive
• Final plat approved for Mule Acres with contingencies regarding access easement
• Final plat approved for Fourmile Creek Commercial Park with contingencies

City Council

The Cabot City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 27, 2025, at Veterans Park Event Center. The agenda includes procedural items, first readings of six ordinances, and community input. No votes are scheduled on new business items at this meeting.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 3 of 2025 to rezone part of SW ¼ Section 10 from R-1 to R-2 residential
• First reading of Ordinance No. 4 of 2025 to create tax liens for code violation services at various properties
• First reading of Ordinance No. 5 of 2025 to approve a private club at 34 Cypress Creek Crossing
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2 of 2025 to establish council organization and committee assignments
• First reading of Ordinance No. 6 of 2024 to amend Code of Cabot Section 16-84

The Cabot City Council approved several ordinances, including one to reinstate a private club license at 34 Cypress Creek Crossing after an accounting oversight, and another establishing council organization and procedures. It also adopted an ordinance confirming tax liens for code violation services and amended a city code section. A rezoning ordinance had its first reading with no action.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2 of 2025 (council organization and procedures) with emergency clause (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 4 of 2025 (tax liens for code violation services) with emergency clause (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 5 of 2025 (private club license at 34 Cypress Creek Crossing) with emergency clause (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 6 of 2024 (amending Code Section 16-84) (unanimous)
• First reading of Ordinance No. 3 of 2025 (rezoning from R-1 to R-2) — no action
• Approved minutes of January 6 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a hearing regarding an appeal of a denied special use permit. The body will also consider a new procedure for the abandonment of rights-of-way and an agreement to purchase vehicles.

• Hearing on appeal from Planning Commission's denial of Special Use Permit
• Ordinance No. 1 of 2025: Procedure for the abandonment of rights-of-way (1st Reading)
• Resolution No. 1 of 2025: Agreement with Red River Dodge for the purchase of vehicles

The City Council held a public hearing on an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a special use permit for Buckman Brewhouse. A motion to affirm the denial failed 4-4, and the council voted 5-4 to remand the request to the Planning Commission for further consideration. The council also approved a resolution authorizing vehicle purchases from Red River Dodge and read an ordinance on right-of-way abandonment procedures by title only.

• Motion to affirm Planning Commission's denial of special use permit failed (4-4)
• Motion to remand Buckman Brewhouse permit to Planning Commission passed (5-4)
• Approved Resolution No. 1 of 2025 authorizing vehicle purchase agreement with Red River Dodge (unanimous)
• Approved December 16 council meeting minutes (8-0)
• Ordinance No. 1 of 2025 on right-of-way abandonment procedures read by title only, no action

City Council

The Cabot City Council will hold a work session to discuss committee organization and a procedure for abandoning rights-of-way. The body will also consider a resolution to purchase vehicles from Red River Dodge.

• Ordinance concerning procedure for the abandonment of rights-of-way
• Resolution to enter into an agreement with Red River Dodge for vehicle purchases
• Discussion of Organizing Ordinance and Committees

The Cabot City Council work session on January 6, 2025, was largely procedural, with no final votes on ordinances or resolutions. The council voted 4-0 to place an ordinance on right-of-way abandonment procedures on the regular meeting agenda, and 4-0 to place a resolution authorizing vehicle purchases from Red River Dodge on the agenda. Committee assignments were discussed, including Maggie Cope joining the A&P Commission and Matt Webber joining the Military Affairs Committee.

• Placed right-of-way abandonment ordinance on council agenda (4-0)
• Placed Red River Dodge vehicle purchase resolution on council agenda (4-0)
• Maggie Cope assigned to A&P Commission (via Stephen Redd's spot)
• Matt Webber nominated for Military Affairs Committee