Blytheville public meetings in 2022

Finance Committee

The Blytheville Finance Committee met on December 13, 2022, and voted on several items to send to the full council. These include a $350,000,000 bond for Forgeview Solar, LLC, a contract with the Division of Environmental Quality for the old transfer station, a new animal control truck, a controlled evidence building for the police department, and the 2023 budget with adjustments. The agenda also includes minutes from earlier 2022 meetings covering various other decisions.

• Approved $350,000,000 ACT 9 Bond for Forgeview Solar, LLC
• Voted to contract with Division of Environmental Quality for old transfer station permit at $22,000
• Approved purchase of 2023 Ford F-250 truck for animal control at $39,361.00
• Awarded construction of BPD controlled evidence building to Stracener Brothers at $51,212.00
• Approved 2023 Budget with $1,600 increase in equipment replacement expense

City Council

The Blytheville City Council will hold a public hearing on industrial revenue bonds for Forgeview Solar, LLC, then consider ordinances and resolutions including wastewater and water rate settings, police equipment purchases, a DEQ contract, and the 2023 budget. The agenda includes routine approvals and committee reports.

• Public hearing on industrial development revenue bonds for Forgeview Solar, LLC
• Ordinance setting wastewater system rates
• Ordinance setting waterworks system rates
• Ordinance waiving competitive bidding for Axon Enterprises contract (police evidence data storage) and purchase of tasers and body cameras
• Resolution adopting the 2023 city budget

Public Works Committee

The Blytheville Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss project updates on streets, sidewalks, drainage issues, and speed bump applications, as well as the transfer station. The agenda also includes remarks and outstanding questions, such as a specific item about limbs and concrete on E. Ash. No decisions are listed; the meeting appears to be for discussion and updates.

• Project updates: streets, sidewalks, drainage issues, speed bump applications
• Transfer station discussion
• E. Ash – limbs and concrete (remarks/questions)

The committee approved a motion to apply for the required annual ADEQ permit for the Transfer Station. Director Mark Key provided updates on pothole repairs, tire pickup, and the installation of Cold War Museum signs on the airbase.

• Approved application for annual ADEQ permit for Transfer Station

City Council

The Blytheville City Council met in a special session via Zoom and adopted Resolution No. 61, which fixes the city's tax rate for 2022, payable in 2023. The vote was unanimous (4-0) among the four council members present. The meeting was brief and focused solely on this resolution.

• Adopted Resolution No. 61 fixing the 2022 tax rate (payable 2023)
• Unanimous 4-0 vote to adopt the resolution
• Meeting held via Zoom; two council members absent

City Council

The Blytheville City Council held its regular meeting on November 15, 2022, and took action on several items. They approved the minutes and financial reports, then adopted ordinances setting wastewater and waterworks rates, waiving competitive bidding for a force main repair and for the purchase of Badger meters, and rezoning two properties. They also made an appointment to the Ritz Commission.

• Ordinance setting rates for the Blytheville Wastewater System
• Ordinance setting rates for the Blytheville Waterworks System
• Ordinance 1961 waiving competitive bidding for force main repair between Airbase Highway and Bayou (wastewater)
• Ordinance 1962 waiving competitive bidding and authorizing purchase of Badger meters for Waterworks Dept.
• Ordinance 1963 rezoning 100 Stracener Rd. from B-3/I-2 to B-4; Ordinance 1964 rezoning 500 N. Service Rd. from R-4 to I-1

City Council

The Blytheville City Council will consider ordinances setting rates for the wastewater and waterworks systems, waive competitive bidding for a force main repair and for purchasing Badger meters, and make an appointment to the Ritz Commission. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and financial reports.

• Ordinance setting wastewater system rates
• Ordinance setting waterworks system rates
• Waive competitive bidding for force main repair between Airbase Highway and Bayou
• Waive competitive bidding and authorize purchase of Badger meters for waterworks
• Resolution for appointment to the Ritz Commission

Public Works Committee

The Blytheville Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss project updates on streets, sidewalks, drainage issues, and speed bump applications. They will also address outstanding remarks and questions, including missing street signs and adding street lights south of Loves.

• Project updates: streets, sidewalks, drainage issues, speed bump applications
• Missing street signs
• Adding street lights south of Loves

The committee reviewed a report from Director Mark Key regarding pothole repairs, drainage cleaning, and street sign upgrades. No formal votes were recorded; the meeting focused on project updates and maintenance tasks.

• Discussed installation and removal of speed bumps ordinance
• Scheduled Main Street grate replacement to begin November 8
• Identified 27 potholes and 67 used tires for removal
• Planned street sign fixes for Promise Land and other locations
• Planned street light check south of Loves with Entergy/state

City Council

The Blytheville City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances authorizing industrial development revenue bonds for Majestic Steel USA and Crooked Lake Solar. The agenda also includes setting water and wastewater rates, rezoning land, and allowing mobile food units.

• Public hearing and ordinance for industrial revenue bonds (Majestic Steel USA, Inc.)
• Public hearing and ordinance for industrial revenue bonds (Crooked Lake Solar, LLC)
• Ordinance setting rates for Blytheville Wastewater and Waterworks
• Ordinance rezoning 3699 NCR 791 from B-3 to PRD
• Resolution converting city-owned parking lot into food truck park

City Council

The Blytheville City Council held two public hearings and voted on ordinances authorizing industrial development revenue bonds for Majestic Steel USA, Inc. (up to $100,000,000) and Crooked Lake Solar, LLC (up to $250,000,000). The Majestic Steel bond was approved unanimously, while the solar bond was adopted 5-1 after a motion to table failed. The council also approved several other ordinances and resolutions, including new wastewater and water rates, mobile food unit regulations, a rezoning, and a budget amendment.

• Ordinance 1953: Issuance of up to $100,000,000 in industrial revenue bonds for Majestic Steel USA, Inc. (adopted 6-0)
• Ordinance 1954: Issuance of up to $250,000,000 in industrial revenue bonds for Crooked Lake Solar, LLC (adopted 5-1, Perrin voting no)
• Ordinance 1955: Waiving competitive bid for 24-foot motorized roll-down screen at Ritz Civic Center (adopted 6-0)
• Ordinance 1957: Rezoning 3699 NCR 791 from B-3 to PRD (adopted 6-0)
• Resolution 58: Converting city-owned parking lot into Blytheville Food Truck Park (adopted 6-0)

Public Works Committee

The Blytheville Public Works Committee is meeting to receive project updates on streets, sidewalks, drainage issues, and speed bump applications. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Streets project update
• Sidewalks project update
• Drainage issues update
• Speed bump applications discussion

The committee received Director Mark Key's project updates, including completed street repairs and upcoming work. No formal votes were taken; the only action was assigning council members to review the speed bump dispute for a future meeting.

• Received project updates from Director Mark Key
• Assigned Barbara Brothers and Matt Perrin to review speed bump ordinance and report back in November

City Council

The Blytheville City Council met and unanimously approved several items, including waiving competitive bidding to buy a 2019 Caterpillar backhoe for Public Works, authorizing a contribution to the Cold War Museum, condemning certain structures, hiring PMI for wastewater professional services, amending the 2022 budget, and making appointments to the Golf Course Facilities Commission. All votes were 6-0.

• Ordinance 1952: Waives competitive bid for 2019 Caterpillar backhoe purchase
• Resolution 51: Authorizes contribution to Cold War Museum
• Resolution 52: Condemns certain structures in the city
• Resolution 53: Authorizes agreement with PMI for wastewater services
• Resolution 54: Amends 2022 budget

Public Works Committee

The Blytheville Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss updates on streets, sidewalks, drainage, and speed bump applications, as well as an ordinance update. The committee will also consider budget adjustments, including fuel increases for sanitation and streets, and a backhoe purchase from the General Fund.

• Fuel increase for Sanitation: $14,000 from General Fund
• Fuel increase for Streets: $30,000 from General Fund
• Back Hoe purchase: $62,000 from General Fund
• Speed bump applications / ordinance update

The Public Works Committee approved two budget adjustments from the General Fund: $44,000 for fuel increases across Sanitation and Streets, and $62,000 for a backhoe. Both motions were made by Councilman Mayberry and seconded by Councilman Jones. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was adjourned without further discussion.

• Approved $14,000 fuel increase for Sanitation from General Fund (motion Mayberry, 2nd Jones)
• Approved $30,000 fuel increase for Streets from General Fund (motion Mayberry, 2nd Jones)
• Approved $62,000 for backhoe from General Fund (motion Mayberry, 2nd Jones)

City Council

The Blytheville City Council met on July 19, 2022, and unanimously approved several ordinances and resolutions. Key actions included establishing a citizens review board for police policy, amending police department staffing and ranks, revising building permit fees and rules, accepting property donations, amending the 2022 budget for Thunder Bayou parks/recreation, and redistricting city wards. All votes were 6-0.

• Ordinance 1948: Establishes a Citizens Review Board for policy matters in the Blytheville Police Department.
• Ordinance 1949: Amends Ord. 608 to set number of employees and ranks for the police department.
• Ordinance 1950: Revises rules and fees for building permits and inspections.
• Resolution 2022:42: Accepts donation of properties.
• Ordinance 1944: Amends Ord. 1723 and redistricts wards for the city.

City Council

The Blytheville City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including repealing and replacing special events/public space regulations, accepting a bid for Elm Street and Byrum Road improvements, condemning structures, placing municipal liens, amending the 2022 budget, disposing of wastewater equipment, and making appointments to city commissions.

• Ordinance repealing Ord. No. 767, adopting regulations for special events/use of public space
• Resolution accepting bid for Elm Street and Byrum Road improvements
• Resolution condemning certain structures within the city
• Resolution placing municipal liens on properties
• Resolution amending the 2022 budget

City Council

The Blytheville City Council approved several resolutions, including accepting a bid for Elm Street and Byrum Road improvements, condemning structures, placing municipal liens, amending the 2022 budget, disposing of wastewater equipment, and making appointments to city commissions. An ordinance on special events and public space use was sent back to committee. The meeting was routine with no public comments or old business.

• Resolution 44: Accepted bid for Elm Street and Byrum Rd improvements (unanimous)
• Resolution 46: Placed municipal liens on properties (5-1, James voted no)
• Resolution 47: Amended the 2022 budget (unanimous)
• Resolution 48: Authorized disposition of city-owned wastewater equipment (unanimous)
• Ordinance repealing Ord. 767 on special events/public space sent back to committee

Public Works Committee

The Blytheville Public Works Committee is meeting to receive updates on streets, sidewalks, drainage issues, and speed bump applications/ordinance updates. The committee will also review bids for Elm Street work and take remarks and questions.

• Project updates on streets, sidewalks, drainage issues
• Speed bump applications / ordinance update
• Elm Street bids review

The Public Works Committee reviewed bids for Elm Street improvements and voted to recommend awarding the contract to Jowers General Contracting Inc. for $1,566,171. The motion was made by Councilman Musgraves and seconded by Councilman Perrin. The meeting also included project updates on street, sidewalk, and drainage work.

• Recommended awarding Elm Street contract to Jowers General Contracting Inc. for $1,566,171 (motion by Musgraves, second by Perrin)
• Reviewed project updates on Lockard Street work, storm drain replacements on E Moultrie St, and bump repairs on Moultrie, N 10th, and Chickasawba

Public Works Committee

The Blytheville Public Works Committee met on July 11, 2022, to review project updates for streets, sidewalks, and drainage issues. The agenda also included a review of speed bump applications and an ordinance update. No specific decisions, dollar amounts, or final votes are recorded in the provided text.

• Review of street project updates
• Review of sidewalk project updates
• Review of drainage issue updates
• Discussion of speed bump applications and ordinance update

The Blytheville Public Works Committee met on July 11, 2022, and received a report from Director Mark Key. The report covered street repairs, tire disposal, house demolitions, and other maintenance activities. No formal decisions or votes were made; the meeting was adjourned after the report.

• No formal decisions or votes taken; meeting was informational only

City Council

The City Council met to vote on several resolutions regarding municipal finances, property management, and appointments. Key actions included amending the 2022 budget and authorizing the sale of city-owned vehicles and equipment.

• Amended the 2022 budget (Resolution 2022:33)
• Authorized sale of city-owned vehicles (PD, WW, PW) and police equipment
• Approved condemnation of certain structures, excluding 802 S. Lilly
• Accepted bids for city-owned properties at 903 Anderson and 113 W. Missouri
• Approved appointments and re-appointments to the Golf Facilities Commission

City Council

The Blytheville City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting on June 21, 2022, to consider a series of resolutions. These include placing a municipal lien on a property, condemning structures, amending the 2022 budget, making appointments to the Golf Facilities Commission, endorsing a tax-back program, amending the city retirement plan, and authorizing the sale of city-owned vehicles and equipment. The agenda also includes accepting bids for city-owned property.

• Resolution placing a municipal lien on property in Blytheville
• Resolution condemning certain structures within the city
• Resolution amending the 2022 budget
• Resolution authorizing sale of city-owned vehicles (police, wastewater, public works)
• Resolution accepting bids for city-owned property

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to receive updates on street maintenance, including a street sweeper and pothole truck, as well as sidewalk conditions, drainage issues, and speed bump applications or ordinance changes. The agenda is largely a status update and discussion session, with no votes or specific dollar amounts listed.

• Street sweeper update
• Pothole truck update
• Sidewalk conditions
• Drainage issues
• Speed bump applications / ordinance update

The committee received Director Mark Key's report on streets, signs, drainage, and work orders. No formal decisions or votes were made; the meeting was informational only.

• No formal decisions or votes taken

City Council

The City Council met in a special session to address two resolutions. The council authorized the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Pepsi MidAmerica Co. for the Sports Complex and approved a resolution regarding a payment involving Mr. Mayberry.

• Resolution No. 29: Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Pepsi MidAmerica Co. (Sports Complex)
• Resolution No. 30: Authorizing a payment involving Mr. Mayberry

City Council

The City Council passed multiple ordinances regarding property boarding, fixed assets, privilege licenses, a railroad crossing closure, and speed humps. The council also adopted resolutions for budget amendments, commission appointments, and property liens.

• Ordinance 1943: Requirements for boarding and securing properties
• Ordinance 1946: Closing of railroad crossing at Chickasawba Street
• Ordinance 1947: Amendments to speed hump regulations
• Resolution 2022:25: Amendment to the 2022 budget
• Resolution 2022:26: Condemning certain structures within the city

City Council

The City Council will review several proposed ordinances regarding property boarding, fixed assets, and speed hump placement. The meeting also includes resolutions for budget amendments, commission appointments, and the closing of a railroad crossing.

• Ordinance to provide requirements for boarding and securing properties
• Ordinance to close railroad crossing at Chickasawba Street
• Resolution amending the 2022 budget
• Ordinance amending Ordinance 1570 (Fixed Assets) and Ordinance 1909 (Privilege Licenses)
• Resolutions for appointments to the Ritz Commission and Planning Commission

Public Works Committee

The committee will receive updates on street sweeping, pothole trucks, sidewalks, and drainage issues. The agenda also includes discussions regarding speed bump applications and a railroad crossing closure at the courthouse.

• Street sweeper and pothole truck updates
• Speed bump applications and ordinance update
• S. Parkside speed limit discussion
• Courthouse Railroad Crossing Closure

The Public Works Committee approved a change to the speed bump ordinance requiring signatures from property owners instead of tenants. They also accepted an offer from BNSF to permanently close the railroad crossing at Chickasawba leading to the new courthouse parking lot. Project updates were provided, including pricing for road repairs and drainage work.

• Approved speed bump ordinance change to require property owner signatures (motion Jones, 2nd Perrin)
• Accepted BNSF offer to permanently close Chickasawba railroad crossing (motion Jones, 2nd Mayberry)

City Council

The City Council met to approve several ordinances and resolutions, including updates to the personnel handbook and a contract with Raftelis for professional services. The council also addressed property liens, budget amendments, and structural condemnations.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1941 to amend the Personnel Handbook
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1942 waiving competitive bidding for an agreement with Raftelis
• Adopted Resolution 2022:20 placing a municipal lien on property in Blytheville
• Adopted Resolution 2022:21 amending the 2022 budget
• Adopted Resolution 2022:22 condemning certain structures within the city

City Council

The Blytheville City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including amending the personnel handbook, waiving the competitive bid process for a professional services agreement with Raftelis, and establishing requirements for boarding and securing properties. They will also vote on resolutions to place a municipal lien on a property, amend the 2022 budget, condemn certain structures, and make an appointment to the Ritz Commission.

• Ordinance waiving competitive bid process and authorizing agreement with Raftelis for professional services
• Ordinance providing requirements for boarding and securing properties
• Resolution placing a municipal lien on property in Blytheville
• Resolution amending the 2022 budget
• Resolution condemning certain structures within the city

Public Works Committee

The Blytheville Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss updates on street maintenance, including street sweepers, potholes, and public parking signage, as well as sidewalk conditions, drainage issues, speed bump applications, and bicycle signage. The agenda is primarily informational, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Street sweeper update
• Pothole update
• Public parking signage
• Drainage issues
• Speed bump applications

The committee received updates on street maintenance, drainage work, and new equipment. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded
• Discussed starting drainage work on Milan, Cherry, E. Rose
• Planned to begin work on N. Moultrie around May 9th
• Noted speed bump applications completed with about $3,000 remaining in budget

City Council

The Blytheville City Council held its regular meeting, approving minutes, amending the personnel handbook, and adopting several ordinances and resolutions. Key actions included establishing an Adopt-A-Block program, authorizing equipment purchases, amending the 2022 budget, and approving bond resolutions. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Ordinance No. 1940 establishing an Adopt-A-Block program
• Resolution No. 2022:11 amending the 2022 budget
• Resolution No. 2022:13 authorizing water refunding and construction revenue bonds
• Resolution No. 2022:16 consent administrative order with Arkansas DEQ
• Resolution No. 2022:17 and 2022:18 authorizing contracts with Vector and Cintas

City Council

The Blytheville City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including rezoning a property from R-4 to I-1, allowing solar panels in certain industrial zones, amending the personnel handbook and firearms discharge rules, authorizing police equipment purchases, amending the 2022 budget, and selling old seating at the Ritz Civic Center. Public comments on agenda items are permitted.

• Ordinance to rezone a tract from R-4 to I-1
• Ordinance to allow solar panels in I-1 to I-2 zones for conditional use
• Resolution authorizing purchase of police department equipment
• Resolution amending the 2022 budget
• Resolution authorizing sale of old seating units at Ritz Civic Center

City Council

The Blytheville City Council voted 6-0 to adopt three ordinances: amending the personnel handbook, restricting firearm discharge within city limits, and rezoning a tract from R-4 to I-1. It also adopted an ordinance allowing solar panels in I-1 zones for conditional use only, with a representative from Crooked Lake Solar Park noting a planned start date of January 2023. The council approved resolutions to purchase police equipment, amend the 2022 budget, and sell old seating units at the Ritz Civic Center, with the first two passing 4-2. Mayor James Sanders delivered a state of the city address highlighting financial recovery, infrastructure projects, and public safety investments.

• Ordinance 1936: Amends Ordinance 1622 regarding discharging firearms within city limits (adopted 6-0)
• Ordinance 1937: Rezones a tract from R-4 to I-1 (adopted 6-0)
• Ordinance 1938: Allows solar panels in I-1 zones for conditional use only (adopted 6-0)
• Resolution 2022:07: Authorizes purchase of equipment for police department (adopted 4-2)
• Resolution 2022:08: Amends 2022 budget (adopted 4-2)

Public Works Committee

The Blytheville Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss updates on street maintenance, including street sweeping, potholes, and public parking signage, as well as sidewalk conditions, drainage issues at specific locations, speed bump applications, and bicycle signage. The agenda is largely a discussion and update session with no formal votes or contracts listed.

• Street sweeper update
• Pothole update
• Public parking signage
• Drainage issues at Magnolia/Hardin and 2nd/Pecan
• Speed bump applications and bicycle signage

City Council

The Blytheville City Council met in a special session to consider Ordinance No. 1939. The council voted to waive the competitive bid process to authorize Jowers General Contracting, Inc. for specific infrastructure repairs.

• Ordinance No. 1939: Authorization of Jowers General Contracting, Inc. to remove and replace a culvert and repair a water main leak at Sawyer Street ditch and South Elm Street
• Approval to waive the competitive bid process for the aforementioned repairs
• Motion to waive approval of previous meeting minutes to the next regular meeting

Public Works Committee

The committee is reviewing progress on streets, sidewalks, and drainage issues. The agenda also includes updates on street sweepers, potholes, and speed bump applications.

• Street sweeper and pothole updates
• Drainage issues at Magnolia/Hardin and 2nd/Pecan
• Speed bump applications
• Public parking signage

The Public Works Committee met on February 7, 2022, and discussed several operational issues but made no formal decisions. Topics included the need for an extra CDL driver to keep street sweepers running, the delayed arrival of a pothole truck (expected June), drainage problems at Magnolia/Hardin and 2nd/Pecan due to BNSF's infrequent ditch cleaning, and the process for removing speed bumps. The committee also noted that public parking signage has been ordered and discussed a robo-call system for sanitation schedule changes and illegal dumping at Peabody.

• No formal votes or decisions were recorded
• Discussed hiring an extra CDL driver for street sweepers
• Noted pothole truck delayed to June due to supply chain
• Identified BNSF as responsible for cleaning ditches at Magnolia/Hardin and 2nd/Pecan
• Discussed speed bump removal process requiring 75% signatures
• Public parking signage has been ordered

Public Works Committee

The Blytheville Public Works Committee is meeting to receive project updates on streets, sidewalks, drainage, and speed bump applications, and to discuss winter weather preparation. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Project updates: streets, sidewalks, drainage
• Speed bump applications
• Winter weather preparation

The Public Works Committee met on January 10, 2022, and received a report from Director Mark Key on street, sidewalk, drainage, and speed bump application updates. The committee also discussed recommendations for winter weather preparation ahead of possible snow season. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Received project updates on streets, sidewalks, drainage, and speed bumps
• Discussed winter weather preparation recommendations