{ "city": "Emerson", "state": "Arkansas", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofemerson.org/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-08-06", "body": "Planning and Zoning", "headline": "Planning and Zoning to hear variance requests for pool and RV park fencing", "summary": "The Emerson Planning and Zoning Commission will hear two variance requests regarding residential pool and RV park fencing requirements. The body will also recognize Commissioner Ted Porter for years of service.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08062026-69", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Emerson City Council meeting cancelled", "summary": "The City of Emerson has cancelled the Council Meeting and Work Session scheduled for Monday, July 13, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-66", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "City Council", "headline": "July 13 council meeting cancelled", "summary": "The City Council meeting and work session scheduled for July 13, 2026, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this time.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-67", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Planning and Zoning", "headline": "Planning and Zoning to vote on two rezoning cases", "summary": "The Planning and Zoning commission will hold public hearings and vote on two land-use cases. These include a rezoning request on Fourth Street and an annexation and rezoning request on Highway 293.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-64", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07092026-64", "source": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Second reading of ordinance for moratorium on land disturbance permits", "summary": "The Emerson City Council meets in a called session for the second reading of Ordinance #2026-013, which would impose a moratorium on land disturbance permits. The agenda contains no other substantive items.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-62", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06242026-62", "source": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council holds work session with no specific agenda items listed", "summary": "The City of Emerson Mayor and City Council will hold a work session on June 22, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items for decision or discussion.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-65", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06222026-65", "source": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider moratorium on land disturbance permits", "summary": "The Emerson City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 2026-013, which would impose a moratorium on land disturbance permits. The council also plans to vote on Resolution 2026-015 to appoint a director to the Convention and Visitors Bureau board.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-63", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06222026-63", "source": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Second reading of parking prohibition ordinance on Peach Orchard Road", "summary": "The council will hold the second reading of Ordinance #2026-010 to prohibit parking on Peach Orchard Road. Resolutions include adopting a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and appointing a member to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Public comments and an executive session on personnel are also scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-59", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06082026-59", "source": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Emerson council holds work session on June 8, 2026", "summary": "The City of Emerson Mayor and City Council will hold a work session on Tuesday, June 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting is scheduled to take place at 700 Hwy 293 in Emerson, Georgia.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-61", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06082026-61", "source": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-04", "body": "Planning and Zoning", "headline": "Procedural meeting with no substantive agenda items", "summary": "The Planning and Zoning meeting on June 4, 2026, consists entirely of procedural items: call to order, invocation, approval of minutes, and routine reports. No public hearings, new business, or concrete actions such as rezonings or contracts are listed. The only voting item is the approval of unspecified minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042026-60", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06042026-60", "source": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council holds work session with no listed agenda items", "summary": "This is a procedural notice only. The City of Emerson Mayor and City Council will hold a work session on May 26, 2026. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the provided notice.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-57", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-57", "source": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Emerson City Council to hold second reading of FY 27 Budget", "summary": "The City Council will consider the second reading of the FY 27 Budget ordinance. The body will also review a pension committee appointment and an alcohol license for LakePoint.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-56", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-56", "source": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to hold public hearing on FY27 budget, consider parking and annexation", "summary": "The Emerson City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance #2026-009 for the FY27 budget and conduct a first reading of the same ordinance. The council will also take second readings on a parking ordinance (Ordinance #2026-008) and an annexation and rezoning request by Ely Holdings for 1.5 acres (Ordinance #2026-002). The meeting includes approval of minutes from April 27 work session and council meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05112026-54", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City of Emerson Mayor and City Council to hold Work Session", "summary": "The City of Emerson Mayor and City Council have scheduled a Work Session for May 11, 2026. No specific agenda items or discussion topics were provided in the notice.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05112026-55", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-07", "body": "Planning and Zoning", "headline": "Emerson Planning and Zoning to review plat process and appointment schedule", "summary": "The Planning and Zoning commission will meet to discuss a revised plat review process and a proposed appointment schedule. The body will also vote on the approval of previous meeting minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05072026-46", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05072026-46", "source": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Emerson City Council holds work session on April 27", "summary": "This is a notice of a work session for the Emerson Mayor and City Council. The agenda contains no specific items for discussion or decision; it is solely a procedural meeting notice.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04272026-53", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04272026-53", "source": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to consider parking, annexation, and emergency operations plans", "summary": "The Emerson City Council will review and approve minutes from April 13, hear public comments, and consider three ordinances: a parking ordinance, an annexation and rezoning for 1.5 acres, and a local emergency operations plan.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04272026-52", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04272026-52", "source": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-13", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council will consider a FY 2026 budget amendment and a police vehicle lease", "summary": "The Emerson City Council meeting will review and approve the agenda and minutes, then move to old business with a second reading of Ordinance #2026-007, a FY 2026 budget amendment. In new business, the council will consider Resolution #2026-009, a lease agreement for a 2025 Ford Explorer for the Police Department, and a plat for DI Development. The meeting also includes public comments, employee appreciation announcements, and an executive session.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04132026-49", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04132026-49", "source": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-13", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City of Emerson Work Session scheduled for April 13, 2026", "summary": "The Mayor and City Council will hold a work session. No specific agenda items or discussion topics were provided in the notice.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04132026-51", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04132026-51", "source": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-09", "body": "Planning and Zoning", "headline": "Annexation and rezoning of 1.5 acres on Red Top Mountain Road", "summary": "The Emerson Planning and Zoning Commission will consider two development proposals. Case Z26-002 proposes annexing and rezoning 1.5 acres on Red Top Mountain Road owned by Ely Holdings, LLC. Case Z26-003 proposes a subdivision plat by DI Development LLC. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and public hearing notices.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04092026-47", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04092026-47", "source": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-23", "body": "City Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03232026-1", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-09", "body": "City Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03092026-2", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-05", "body": "Planning and Zoning", "headline": "Planning commission will discuss residential use classification and future growth", "summary": "The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive community development updates. It will discuss residential use classification and definitions. It will also discuss future growth and residential development patterns. Announcements will include terms of the Planning Commission.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03052026-48", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03052026-48", "source": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-02-23", "body": "City Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02232026-5", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-02-09", "body": "City Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02092026-4", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-02-05", "body": "Planning and Zoning", "headline": "Scheduled Planning & Zoning meeting canceled", "summary": "The Emerson Planning & Zoning Commission's regular meeting set for Thursday, February 5, 2026 was cancelled. No agenda items were presented or decided.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02052026-31", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofemerson.org/AgendaCenter" } ] }