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Cabot public meetings in 2025

26 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 15, 2025

City Council

Council to adopt Cabot's 2026 operating budget

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.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopted 2026 budget and multiple ordinances unanimously

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.

Mon Dec 15, 2025

City Council

Cabot City Council to consider 2026 annual operating budget

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approved 2026 meeting schedule and moved budget review to full Council

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).

Mon Dec 1, 2025

City Council

Cabot City Council considers rezoning and five development code amendments

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.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopted six ordinances amending the Unified Development Code

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.

Mon Dec 1, 2025

City Council

Cabot City Council proposes rezoning a Country Club subdivision lot to commercial use.

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.

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✓ Decided: Council voted 5-0 to refer emergency zoning amendments to full council

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.

Tue Nov 25, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission unanimously approves multiple UDC amendments and several plat projects

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.

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Mon Nov 3, 2025

City Council

Cabot council to consider tax liens and budget amendments

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.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopted Ordinance 32 creating tax liens for code violations

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.

Mon Nov 3, 2025

City Council

Council will consider an ordinance to place tax liens on properties for code violations

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.

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✓ Decided: Council voted to refer tax‑lien ordinance to full council

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.

Tue Oct 28, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission approves preliminary replat for Tract BR (FAB&T)

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.

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Mon Oct 20, 2025

City Council

Council to set 2026 millage tax rates and consider Waste Connections contract

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.

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✓ Decided: Cabot Council adopted 2026 millage tax rates and emergency clause

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.

Mon Oct 6, 2025

City Council

Cabot City Council to consider water service rates and 2026 millage tax rates

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approved agreement with Arkansas State Police

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.

Mon Oct 6, 2025

City Council

Cabot council sets 2026 millage rates and approves asphalt overlay contract

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.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously moves four items to full council for review

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.

Tue Sep 23, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission approves replat and preliminary plat with contingencies

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.

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Mon Sep 22, 2025

City Council

City Council reviews waste collection bids, including $804,968 offer

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.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted Ordinance No. 24 creating tax liens for code‑violation services

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.

Tue Sep 9, 2025

City Council

City Council to set new wastewater rates, fees, and deposits

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.

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✓ Decided: Council reappointed Ronny Loe to Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment

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.

Tue Sep 9, 2025

City Council

Council to consider new wastewater rate and fee ordinance

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.

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✓ Decided: Council moved several items to full council, including water commission appointment

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.

Mon Aug 18, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved agreements and planning for 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.

Mon Aug 18, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved indoor firing range project and related agreements

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.

Mon Jul 21, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council adopts tax‑lien ordinance and amends development code with emergency

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.

Mon Jul 21, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved four ordinances and a grant resolution in work session

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.

Mon Jun 16, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Cabot City Council rezoned part of the city to an industrial district

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.

Mon Jun 16, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council moves four items to full council, including STBG funding for Locust St.

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.

Mon May 19, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council adopted three rezoning ordinances and approved a private club

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.

Mon May 5, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved a private club application and related ordinances

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.

Mon May 5, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Four items moved to full council by unanimous 5-0 votes

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.

Mon Apr 21, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council adopted Resolution No. 7 establishing fixed‑asset policies

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.

Mon Apr 21, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council adopts amended employee travel expenses resolution (5-0)

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.