Blytheville public meetings in 2023
8 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee approved the purchase of five properties on W Rose and authorized $33,000 for interior painting at the Ritz. The committee also approved a budget adjustment for HVAC repairs and a water/sewer rate increase.
- Approved bid to purchase properties at 2201, 2133, 2419, 2421, and 2425 W Rose
- Approved waiving the bid on interior painting for the Ritz
- Approved $33,000 quote from Jeff Evans to paint Ritz interior
- Approved $14,000 budget adjustment for Ritz HVAC repairs
- Approved water/sewer rate increase
- Approved Nextera updated proposal
- Lease on 300 W Main St building remained unresolved
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee reviewed a report from CFO John Callens and approved several administrative and public works items. These include a bond ordinance and the sale of city equipment.
- Approved Bond Ordinance – Nextera – Act 9
- Approved donation of “pocket park” to Main St Blytheville
- Approved sale of 310 backhoe, 10 salvage vehicles, and one grapple truck for $9,500
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee approved several construction and repair bids for utilities and water services. The committee also approved bond ordinances related to Nucor and Nextera and a budget adjustment for repairs.
- Approved Bond Ordinance – Nucor – Act 9
- Approved permission to sell scrap for several departments
- Approved Bond Ordinance Intent – Nextera – Act 9
- Approved $29,500 bid from Marshall Home Maintenance
- Approved $347,750 bid from Shannon Kee Construction
- Approved budget adjustment: $280,000 to Repairs, $70,000 from Equipment replacement, $210,000 from Sewer Reserve
- Approved $33,374 bid from Jowers for bleach tank repair
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee met to review a finance report and two specific business items. The minutes record motions for a fire pension adjustment and a Memphis Communications contract, but do not list final vote tallies or outcomes.
- Motioned for Fire Pension Adjustment (1st Perrin, 2nd Marshall)
- Motioned for Memphis Communications Contract (1st Perrin, 2nd Marshall)
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee approved several budget adjustments and equipment purchases for police, fire, and public works. The committee also authorized a contract with ClearPoint Strategy and a water tower roof bid. A proposal to repurpose the city building at 300 W. Main was tabled.
- Approved $5,000 budget adjustment for Sportsplex parking lot lighting
- Approved breaking arrangement with ARRF
- Approved donation of water truck equipment
- Approved $44,306.72 budget amendment for grant revenue
- Approved $59,075.63 radio equipment purchase
- Approved waiving bid process for state contracted radio equipment
- Approved lease for 3 garbage trucks at estimated $17,111/month
- Approved $39,891.36 water tower roof bid
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee approved several expenditures for city departments, including police vehicles, utility trucks, and public works equipment. The committee also authorized a budget adjustment for Elm Street improvements and a contract for hydrant services.
- Approved $189,294.52 for annual police vehicle purchase (pending P&F Committee approval)
- Approved $33,856 for 2023 Ford F-150 Regular Cab
- Approved $44,729 for 2023 Ford F-150 Crew Cab
- Approved $21,078 for three 40-yd roll off dumpsters
- Approved lease agreement for new street sweeper
- Approved $63,992 budget adjustment for Elm Street
- Approved $38,008.69 for pump station replacement
- Approved contract with Rogers Hydrant Service, Inc.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee accepted a bid for a vacant lot on W. Main. CFO John Callens reported an increase in sales tax revenue compared to the previous year.
- Accepted bid for vacant lot W. Main for $40,000
Public Works Committee
The committee reviewed a report from Director Mark Key regarding street repairs, drainage, and sign replacements. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during the meeting.
- Received report on 20 potholes fixed and 28 tires picked up
- Received update on storm drain box installation at Byrum & Elm
- Received report on street sign replacements at multiple locations including Hudson, Elm, and 7th
- Received update that transfer station paperwork was submitted to ADEQ