Gould public meetings in 2021

City Council

The December 27, 2021, City Council meeting was canceled with no items on the agenda to be discussed. No decisions or actions were taken.

City Council

The Paragould City Council will consider several resolutions, including the adoption of the 2022 city budget, a contract for the 911 center, and the use of ARPA funds for a downtown farmers market. They will also vote on a re-districting map for council wards and a resolution to attach liens to properties with unpaid code enforcement fees. A request to place a second residence on a private drive on Mt. Carmel Road is also on the agenda.

• Ordinance to waive competitive bidding for 911 center contract
• Resolution accepting bid for Paragould Farmers Market construction
• Resolution authorizing ARPA funds for downtown farmers market
• Resolution adopting re-districting map for city council wards
• Resolution adopting 2022 city budget

The Paragould City Council approved the 2022 budget, accepted a $1,997,047 bid for the farmers market, and authorized $750,000 in ARPA funds for its construction. It also waived competitive bidding for 911 software, adopted a redistricting map, and approved property liens.

• Adopted 2022 budget (8-0)
• Accepted $1,997,047 bid from Tate General Contracting for farmers market (8-0)
• Authorized $750,000 in ARPA funds for farmers market (8-0)
• Waived competitive bidding and adopted contract for 911 software (8-0)
• Adopted redistricting map for council wards (8-0)
• Approved placing two homes on private drive at 2505 Mt. Carmel Road (7-1)
• Adopted resolution to attach liens to properties for code enforcement (8-0)

City Council

The Paragould City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a zoning change for a food truck, a new net-metering policy for renewable energy, accepting a street into the city system, modifying natural gas taxes, waiving bidding for police body cameras and a dump truck, and purchasing real property from two entities. The meeting also includes reports from committees and public comment.

• Ordinance to rezone 0.87 acres at 3211 W Kings Highway from R-1 to C-1 for a food truck (Charles Partlow Revocable Trust)
• Ordinance creating a net-metering policy (Sections 42-59 through 42-63) allowing customers to interconnect renewable energy up to 25 kW residential / 300 kW nonresidential
• Ordinance to accept Paragould Medical Park Drive into the city street system
• Ordinance to waive competitive bidding for police body cameras and related software (quote from Visiologix: $137,544.32, or $130,667.10 if paid upfront)
• Resolutions authorizing purchase of real property from Carriage Hill Farms, LLC and Lemmons Enterprises, Inc.

The Paragould City Council met November 22, 2021, and adopted six ordinances and three resolutions, all by unanimous 7-0 votes. Actions included rezoning property for Charles Parlow, creating a net-metering policy for solar energy, accepting Medical Park Drive, correcting the natural gas franchise fee to 4.25%, waiving competitive bidding for police body cameras and a dump truck, authorizing two land purchases for a substation, and attaching liens to properties for code enforcement. The meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-35 rezoning property for Charles Parlow (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-36 creating a net-metering policy for renewable energy (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-37 accepting Medical Park Drive (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-38 amending the natural gas franchise fee to 4.25% (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-39 waiving bidding for police body cameras from Visiologix, Inc. (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-40 waiving bidding for a dump truck (7-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 2021-92 and 2021-93 authorizing land purchases for a substation (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-94 attaching liens to properties for code enforcement (7-0)

City Council

The Paragould City Council will hold its regular meeting, preceded by police and committee sessions. The main items are a proposed 2022 budget presentation, a resolution to attach liens on properties for unpaid code enforcement fees, and an application for a cab company by Charles Moore.

• Application for Cab Company – Charles Moore
• Resolution to attach liens on properties for unpaid Chapter 18 code enforcement fees
• Presentation of 2022 Proposed Budget
• Website presentation

The council approved a $137,544.32 quote from Visiologix to replace all 55 police body cameras, docking station, and extend warranty to five years, paying the full amount upfront for a 5% discount, totaling $130,667.10. They also approved a cab company license for Charles Moore and adopted a resolution to attach liens to properties for unpaid code enforcement fees. The 2022 proposed budget was presented for review, with adoption scheduled for December 13, 2021.

• Approved Visiologix body camera upgrade, paid upfront for 5% discount (unanimous)
• Approved Charles Moore's cab company privilege license (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-91 authorizing liens on properties for code enforcement debts (7-0)

City Council

The Paragould City Council will consider a zoning amendment for property at 1233 Highway 135 North, establish rates for electric vehicle charging stations, renew a cable franchise agreement, adjust natural gas per-meter taxes, amend parks and recreation facility fees, waive competitive bidding for mosquito control, declare a building at 411 North 10th Avenue a nuisance, attach liens for code enforcement, and adopt premium pay from the American Rescue Plan.

• Zoning amendment for 1233 Highway 135 North (Danny Lynn Ford Living Trust)
• Ordinance to establish electric vehicle charging station rates
• Resolution to renew cable franchise agreement with Paragould Light and Water Commission
• Ordinance amending per-meter tax on natural gas suppliers
• Resolution to declare 411 North 10th Avenue a nuisance and authorize liens for code enforcement

The Paragould City Council unanimously adopted all items on the agenda. Key actions included rezoning property at 1233 Highway 135 North from R-2 to C-1, setting electric vehicle charging station rates, renewing a cable franchise agreement, increasing the gas franchise tax, amending parks and recreation fees, waiving competitive bidding for mosquito control services, declaring a nuisance property, attaching liens to properties, and adopting ARPA premium pay for city employees.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-30 rezoning 1233 Highway 135 North from R-2 to C-1 (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-31 setting EV charging rates at $0.18/kWh and $0.12/min standby (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-86 renewing cable franchise agreement with PLWC (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-32 increasing gas franchise tax to 5% with $500/meter/month cap (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-33 amending parks and recreation facility fees (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-34 waiving competitive bidding for mosquito control, renewing Vector Disease Control contract at $168,546.70 (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-87 declaring 411 North 10th Avenue a nuisance (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-90 providing $1,000 ARPA premium pay per eligible city employee (8-0)

City Council

The Paragould City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 11, 2021, preceded by several committee meetings and a public hearing on a street closing. The council will consider a zoning ordinance amendment, resolutions for street closing and grant agreements with the Arkansas Department of Aeronautics, and multiple resolutions to declare properties as nuisances and attach liens for code enforcement.

• Ordinance to amend zoning ordinance (application of Chris and Denise Middleton)
• Resolution to close and use a street (Plates on Pruett)
• Two resolutions to execute grant agreements with Arkansas Department of Aeronautics
• Resolutions to declare buildings as nuisances at 713 South 5th Avenue, 1107 Oakdale, and 609 Bradburn Street
• Resolution to attach liens to properties for unpaid code enforcement fees (Chapter 18)

The Paragould City Council unanimously approved a zoning change for a property at Country Club Road and Highway 135 North, adopted resolutions for airport grants, street closure, tax rate certification, Halloween activities, nuisance declarations, and liens, and approved ordinances to vacate an alley and waive competitive bidding for a garbage truck lease. All votes were 8-0.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-27 rezoning property at Country Club Rd & Hwy 135 N from R-2 to C-3 (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-77 closing 100 block of S. Pruett St for Plates on Pruett event (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-78 for airport hangar access taxiway grant (city share $8,872) (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-79 for airport hangar construction grant (city share $50,000) (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-80 certifying tax rate to county clerk (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-81 setting Halloween activities for Oct 30, 2021 (8-0)
• Adopted Resolutions No. 2021-82, 83, 84 declaring properties at 713 S 5th Ave, 1107 Oakdale, 609 Bradburn as nuisances (8-0 each)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-28 vacating alley in Block 12 ½ for food truck (8-0) and Ordinance No. 2021-29 waiving bidding for garbage truck lease (8-0)

City Council

The Paragould City Council is meeting to consider a resolution authorizing the sale of various city-owned personal property, including old vehicles, equipment, and items seized or recovered by law enforcement but not identified. The meeting includes a call to order, pledge, roll call, and adjournment.

• Resolution to sell old city vehicles and equipment
• Sale of items seized or recovered by law enforcement
• Authorization for sale of sundry personal property

The Paragould City Council held a special meeting and unanimously approved Resolution No. 2021-76, authorizing the sale of various city personal property, including old vehicles, equipment, and unclaimed seized items. The auction is scheduled for October 2, 2021, at 10 a.m. at the Public Works Department, 600 Airport Road. The meeting adjourned at 6:04 p.m.

• Approved Resolution No. 2021-76 authorizing the sale of city personal property, including old vehicles, equipment, and unclaimed seized items.
• Scheduled the auction for October 2, 2021, at 10 a.m. at the Public Works Department, 600 Airport Road.

City Council

This is the agenda for the Paragould City Council's regular meeting on September 27, 2021. The agenda lists standard procedural items including call to order, approval of minutes, reports from boards and committees, unfinished and new business, and public comment. No specific action items or dollar amounts are listed, so the meeting appears to be routine.

• Sanitation Committee meeting at 5:45 p.m. prior to the council meeting
• Reading of minutes from previous meeting
• Reports from boards and standing committees
• Unfinished business and new business items
• Public comment period

The September 27, 2021, City Council meeting was canceled with no items on the agenda to be discussed. No decisions were made or actions taken.

City Council

The Paragould City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including zoning amendments for Cude Farms and the Gillmores, a tax incentive for Anchor Packaging, and changes to short-term rental taxes and property purchase procedures. The council will also vote on declaring three buildings as nuisances and attaching liens to properties for unpaid code enforcement fees.

• Resolution certifying Anchor Packaging for the Tax Back Program
• Zoning ordinance amendments for Cude Farms, LLC and Kevin and Marcia Gillmore
• Ordinance amending short-term rental tax ordinance (2018-10)
• Ordinance authorizing mayor to spend up to $35,000 on property purchases
• Resolutions declaring nuisances at 803 Wirt Street, 622 West Thompson, and 102 South 22nd Avenue

The Paragould City Council unanimously approved a resolution endorsing Anchor Packaging for the state tax-back program, adopted three zoning ordinances (Cude Farms, Gillmore, and short-term rentals), raised the mayor's purchasing limit to $35,000, waived bidding for two Tesla police cars, and authorized land purchases and property liens. All votes were 8-0 except one lien resolution (7-0) where a council member abstained. The meeting also included public comments on drainage and procedural concerns.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-68 endorsing Anchor Packaging for tax-back program (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-22 rezoning 19 acres on Fairview Road from R1 to AG for Cude Farms (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-23 rezoning 117 acres at Hwy 49/69 to R1-R4 for Gillmore development (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-24 extending A&P tax to short-term rentals like Airbnb/VRBO (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-25 raising mayor's purchase limit to $35,000 (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-26 waiving bidding to buy two Tesla police cars (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-69 authorizing $10,000 land purchase for PLWC lift station (8-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 2021-71, 72, 73, 74, 75 declaring nuisances and attaching liens (8-0, 7-0 for 2021-74)

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution for a tower lease space agreement. The council will also review multiple resolutions authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to attach liens to specific properties to collect money owed to the city.

• Resolution to execute a tower lease space agreement
• Resolutions to attach liens to certain properties for unpaid Chapter 18 ordinance enforcement fees

The Paragould City Council unanimously approved a resolution endorsing Anchor Packaging for the state Tax Back program, a local government incentive. It also adopted four resolutions (2021-64 through 2021-67) authorizing liens on properties for unpaid code enforcement fines, each passed 8-0. The council heard a request from the Greene County Republican Party to reconsider a 2015 resolution on municipal election primaries, but took no action.

• Approved Resolution 2021-63 endorsing Anchor Packaging for Tax Back program (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-64 authorizing property liens for code enforcement debts (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-65 authorizing property liens for code enforcement debts (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-66 authorizing property liens for code enforcement debts (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-67 authorizing property liens for code enforcement debts (8-0)

City Council

The Paragould City Council approved a resolution to execute a tower lease space agreement with GANT, Inc. to provide cell tower service for police, fire, and E-911 services. The council also adopted four separate resolutions authorizing liens on properties for unpaid code enforcement fines. All resolutions passed unanimously (8-0).

• Approved tower lease space agreement with GANT, Inc. (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-64 to attach liens for code enforcement debts (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-65 to attach liens for code enforcement debts (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-66 to attach liens for code enforcement debts (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-67 to attach liens for code enforcement debts (8-0)

City Council

The Paragould City Council will meet to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including establishing parklets on public parking spaces and sidewalks, waiving competitive bidding for new equipment, executing an FAA grant agreement, and attaching liens to properties for unpaid code enforcement fees. They will also hear a report on the condemnation of 411 Newton Street and consider reappointing Susan Youngblood to the Housing Authority.

• Ordinance to establish parklets and leasing policy for public parking/sidewalks
• Ordinance to waive competitive bidding for new equipment
• Resolution to execute FAA grant agreement
• Two resolutions to attach liens for unpaid Chapter 18 code enforcement
• Report on 411 Newton Street condemnation

The Paragould City Council adopted two ordinances: one establishing parklets and leasing public parking spaces/sidewalks to businesses, and another waiving competitive bidding to lease new sanitation equipment. The council also approved resolutions for an FAA grant, property liens, and a housing authority reappointment, and allowed more time for a property owner to clear a condemned property.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-20 establishing parklets and leasing public parking/sidewalks (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-21 waiving competitive bidding for sanitation equipment lease (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-60 for FAA Coronavirus Response Grant of $13,000 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-61 to attach liens to properties for code enforcement debts (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-62 to attach liens to additional properties (7-0)
• Re-appointed Susan Youngblood to Housing Authority board until Feb 2026 (7-0)
• Allowed Wilma Jones until Sept 14, 2021 to clear condemned property at 2101 Fairview Road (7-0)
• Approved minutes from July 12, 2021 meeting (all in favor)

City Council

The Paragould City Council will hold a public hearing on a nuisance property, then consider a range of items including vacating a street, authorizing street closures for an event, entering an intergovernmental agreement for court administration, establishing fees for hazardous material incidents, encouraging COVID-19 vaccinations, adjusting salaries and base pay, purchasing a vehicle, selling real estate, declaring another nuisance property, and attaching liens for unpaid code enforcement fees. The agenda includes both routine administrative items and several property-related actions.

• Public hearing on nuisance property at 115 South Pruett Street
• Ordinance to vacate a portion of West Emerson Street
• Resolution to authorize street closures for 2021 Art and Stroll
• Ordinance to charge for hazardous material incidents
• Resolution to increase base pay for city employees

The Paragould City Council voted 8-0 to adopt Ordinance No. 2021-16, vacating a portion of West Emerson Street between South 2nd and South 3rd Streets. The decision followed a public hearing with no opposition, allowing First National Bank to create additional parking and green space. The council also approved several other items, including a $10,000 demolition contract for 115 South Pruett Street, a $150,000 grant application for outdoor equipment, and a base pay increase for city employees.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2021-16 to vacate West Emerson Street between South 2nd and South 3rd Streets (8-0).
• Approved a contract with Mason Shipman to remodel 115 South Pruett Street, avoiding condemnation (8-0).
• Approved appointments: Teresa Stormes as City Treasurer, James Kashack as Parks and Recreation Director, Kevin Lang as Chief Building Official, and Kyle Jackson as Fire Chief (all 8-0).
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-17 for intergovernmental agreement on 17th Judicial District Court expenses (8-0).
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-18 to charge for hazardous material incidents (8-0).
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-50 to apply for a $150,000 Blue and You Foundation grant for outdoor equipment along Eight Mile Trail (8-0).
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-52 to increase base pay for full-time first responders to $15/hour and non-first responders to $14/hour (8-0).
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-53 to purchase a 2022 Chevy Tahoe for $36,034 for the Inspector's Office (8-0).

City Council

The Paragould City Council will consider a new ordinance regulating swimming pools, authorize street closures for the Big Grass Bluegrass Festival, and vote on multiple resolutions declaring properties as nuisances. They will also address a vacancy in the City Attorney office and approve the sale of a 2001 Freightliner to Walnut Ridge.

• Ordinance to regulate construction and maintenance of swimming pools
• Resolution to close streets for Big Grass Bluegrass Festival
• Resolution to vacate a portion of West Emerson Street (First National Bank petition)
• Resolution to declare vacancy and appoint successor City Attorney
• Resolution to sell 2001 Freightliner to City of Walnut Ridge

The Paragould City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2021-15, reinstating swimming pool construction and maintenance rules, and passed resolutions to declare multiple properties as nuisances, authorize street closures for festivals, and appoint Robert F. Thompson III as the new city attorney. The council also tabled a nuisance resolution for 115 South Pruett Street until July 12, 2021.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-15, amending swimming pool regulations, with an emergency clause.
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-31, declaring 411 Newton a nuisance.
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-32, closing streets for the Big Grass Bluegrass Festival (July 23-25, 2021).
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-33, closing streets for the 5th Annual Get Downtown Festival (September 24-25, 2021).
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-34, setting a July 12, 2021 hearing on vacating part of West Emerson Street.
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-35, declaring a vacancy in the City Attorney office.
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-36, appointing Robert F. Thompson III as successor City Attorney.
• Adopted Resolutions No. 2021-37 through 2021-48, covering property purchase, sale of a fire truck, nuisance declarations, and liens; tabled Resolution for 115 South Pruett Street.

City Council

The Paragould City Council will consider declaring a property at 210 South 7th Avenue a nuisance, authorizing liens on properties for unpaid code enforcement, and expressing willingness to use federal recreational trails funds. They will also hear a presentation of the 2019 legislative audit.

• Resolution to condemn property at 210 South 7th Avenue as nuisance
• Resolution to use Federal-Aid Recreational Trails Programs funds
• Resolution to attach liens on properties for unpaid Chapter 18 code enforcement
• Presentation of 2019 Legislative Audit

The Paragould City Council met on May 24, 2021, and took action on several items. The council adopted a resolution declaring a property at 201 South 7th Avenue a nuisance, despite the property owner's report of recent repairs. It also approved resolutions to apply for federal grant funds for the Eight Mile Trail project and to attach liens to properties for unpaid code enforcement fees. The council received the 2019 Legislative Audit with no reportable findings, and the city attorney announced his retirement.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-28 declaring 201 S. 7th Ave. a nuisance (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-29 to apply for federal Recreational Trails Program funds for Eight Mile Trail (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-30 authorizing liens on properties for unpaid code enforcement fees (8-0)
• Approved minutes from May 10, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Paragould City Council will hold a public hearing on a Mission Outreach grant before its regular meeting. The council will consider resolutions to declare two properties as nuisances, authorize the purchase of real estate, and attach liens to properties for unpaid code enforcement fees.

• Public hearing on Mission Outreach grant at 5:45 p.m.
• Nuisance declaration for property at 623 West Court Street
• Resolution to authorize purchase of real estate
• Nuisance declaration for property at 411 Newton
• Resolution to attach liens for unpaid Chapter 18 code enforcement

The Paragould City Council adopted a resolution condemning the property at 623 West Court Street as a nuisance (Resolution 2021-25), authorized the purchase of 110 North 3 ½ Street for $5,500 (Resolution 2021-26), and adopted a resolution to attach liens to properties for unpaid code enforcement fees (Resolution 2021-27). The council tabled a condemnation resolution for 411 Newton until June 14, 2021, to allow the owner time to make improvements. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Adopted Resolution 2021-25 condemning 623 West Court St as nuisance (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-26 authorizing purchase of 110 North 3 ½ St for $5,500 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-27 authorizing liens on properties for code enforcement fees (7-0)
• Tabled condemnation of 411 Newton until June 14, 2021 (7-0)

City Council

The Paragould City Council will meet to consider several items, including authorizing a building permit for a commercial building for Bobby and Stacy Ryall, amending park facility fees, closing streets for Downtown After Hours, and declaring four properties as nuisances for condemnation. A presentation regarding 1201 East Lake Street is also scheduled.

• Building permit for commercial construction (Ryall application)
• Ordinance to amend Parks and Recreation facility fees
• Resolution to close streets for Downtown After Hours
• Nuisance declarations for properties at 210 S. 7th Ave, 208 Landrum Ln, 902 Rector Rd, and 308 E. Court St
• Presentation by Roger Colbert on 1201 East Lake Street

The Paragould City Council approved a resolution authorizing a building permit for Bobby and Stacy Ryall to construct a commercial building on a private drive, after resolving opposition from a neighbor. The council also adopted an ordinance increasing Parks and Recreation facility fees, including aquatic center rates, and approved several other resolutions. One condemnation resolution was tabled to allow the property owner time to make repairs.

• Approved building permit resolution for Bobby and Stacy Ryall (8-0)
• Adopted ordinance increasing aquatic center fees: private pool party $500 to $600, semi-private $250 to $300, daily fee $5 to $7, under 2 free (8-0)
• Adopted emergency clause for fee ordinance (8-0)
• Approved resolution to close streets for Downtown After Hours event (8-0)
• Tabled condemnation resolution for 210 South 7th Avenue until May 24 (8-0)
• Adopted condemnation resolution for 208 Landrum Lane (8-0)
• Adopted condemnation resolution for 308 East Court Street (8-0)
• Removed condemnation resolution for 902 Rector Road from agenda

City Council

The Paragould City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 12, 2021, at 6:00 PM, preceded by the Street Committee and Committee of the Whole. The agenda includes a zoning ordinance amendment, a commercial building permit resolution, an ordinance on portable storage containers, street closures for the Farmer's Market, and several resolutions to declare properties as nuisances and attach liens for code enforcement. The meeting also includes presentations of proclamations and a Sky Cop demonstration.

• Ordinance to amend zoning ordinance (application of Jason and Eva Camp)
• Resolution to authorize commercial building permit (application of Bobby and Stacey Ryall)
• Ordinance amending Ordinance No 92-7 on portable storage containers
• Resolution to close streets for Paragould Farmer's Market
• Nuisance declarations for properties at 1201 East Lake Street, 419 N End Avenue, and 805 East Lake Street

City Council

The Paragould City Council will consider two main items: an ordinance to vacate and close a platted alley in Block One of Middleton's Addition, and a resolution to declare a mobile home at 1120 Highway 135 North a nuisance under city code. The council will also hear an A & P Commission report. A public hearing precedes the meeting at 5:45 p.m.

• Ordinance vacating and closing a platted alley in Block One of Middleton's Addition
• Resolution declaring a mobile home at 1120 Highway 135 North a nuisance (City Code Ch. 10, Sec. 10-240 through 10-247)
• A & P Commission report

The Paragould City Council voted 7-0 to adopt Ordinance No. 2021-10, vacating and closing a platted alley in Block One of Middleton's Addition, requested by DP Family Ventures, LLC, after a public hearing with no opposition. The council also adopted Ordinance No. 2021-11, a tree care ordinance for public property, and tabled a resolution to declare a mobile home at 1120 Highway 135 North a nuisance until April 12, 2021. The A&P Commission report was presented, noting a balance of $158,905.20 and a re-committed $250,000 pledge to the Downtown Power Plant Cultural and Event Center.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-10, vacating and closing a platted alley in Block One of Middleton's Addition (7-0).
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-11, establishing tree planting and care rules on public property (7-0).
• Tabled the nuisance declaration for the mobile home at 1120 Highway 135 North until April 12, 2021 (7-0).
• Approved minutes from the March 8, 2021 meeting as transcribed.
• Heard a report from the A&P Commission, including a $250,000 pledge to the Downtown Power Plant project.

City Council

The Paragould City Council will consider several items, including a zoning ordinance amendment for property at 1021 South Porter and 100 East Scott Streets, a resolution to set a hearing on vacating an alley in Middleton's Addition, and resolutions declaring two properties nuisances. The council will also discuss a website design quote and make a parks commission appointment.

• Zoning amendment for DP Family Ventures at 1021 South Porter and 100 East Scott Streets
• Resolution to set hearing on vacating alley in Block One of Middleton's Addition
• Resolution to declare 623 West Court Street a nuisance
• Resolution to declare 701 South 6th Avenue a nuisance
• Resolution authorizing liens on properties for unpaid code enforcement (Chapter 18)

The council unanimously approved a zoning change for 1021 South Porter and 100 East Scott Streets from C-3 to R-2, adopting Ordinance No. 2021-09. It also set a public hearing for March 22, 2021 on a request to vacate a platted alley in the same block. The council tabled a nuisance resolution for 623 West Court Street for 60 days to allow the owner time to restore the property, and adopted resolutions for other nuisance and lien actions.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-09 rezoning 1021 South Porter and 100 East Scott Streets from C-3 to R-2 (8-0).
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-10 setting a March 22, 2021 hearing on vacating a platted alley in Block One of Middleton's Addition (8-0).
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-11 authorizing street closures for the Saints and Sinners 10th Annual Angel Run (8-0).
• Tabled for 60 days a resolution to condemn the building at 623 West Court Street (8-0).
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-12 declaring the building at 701 South 6th Avenue a nuisance (8-0).
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-13 authorizing liens on properties for unpaid code enforcement costs (8-0).
• Accepted a $37,000.02 quote from CivicPlus for a new city website (8-0).
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-14 to retire police K-9 Duex and transfer ownership to Matthew Pruett (8-0).

City Council

The Paragould City Council is meeting to conduct routine business, including reading minutes and receiving reports. The main items are the presentation of the 2020 State of the City Address and a resolution to adopt the 2020 amended budget.

• Presentation of the 2020 State of the City Address
• Resolution for the adoption of the 2020 amended budget

The Paragould City Council approved the 2020 amended budget, which increased total estimated revenues and bank balances to $44,150,250.24. The resolution passed unanimously, 7-0. The council also heard the 2020 State of the City address, prepared by former Mayor Mike Gaskill, which reviewed city projects and finances.

• Approved the minutes from the February 8, 2021 council meeting.
• Adopted the 2020 amended budget (Resolution No. 2021-09) by a 7-0 vote.
• Heard the 2020 State of the City address, presented by Mayor Agee.

City Council

The Paragould City Council will meet on February 8, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., preceded by committee meetings. The agenda includes three ordinances: one regulating small wireless communication facilities in the right-of-way, one amending the zoning ordinance for property at 2907 McDaniel Road, and one setting forth professional services for technological needs. The council will also consider two resolutions declaring properties at 1402 Rector Road and 906 Wirt Street as nuisances, receive police department bids, and make an appointment to the ADA Commission.

• Ordinance to regulate small wireless communication facilities in the right-of-way
• Zoning ordinance amendment for property at 2907 McDaniel Road
• Ordinance for professional services including technological needs
• Nuisance declarations for 1402 Rector Road and 906 Wirt Street
• Appointment of Karen Cooper to ADA Commission (term expires 12/31/2022)

The Paragould City Council adopted three ordinances and two resolutions, all by 8-0 votes. The most consequential was Ordinance 2021-06, regulating small wireless communication facilities in the right-of-way, with an emergency clause. The council also rezoned 2907 McDaniel Road from R-2 to C-3 (Ordinance 2021-07), adopted a professional services ordinance for technology needs (Ordinance 2021-08), and declared two properties nuisances (Resolutions 2021-07 and 2021-08). Bids for a fingerprint machine and police car equipment were accepted.

• Adopted small wireless facility ordinance (Ordinance 2021-06) (8-0)
• Adopted emergency clause for small wireless ordinance (8-0)
• Rezoned 2907 McDaniel Road from R-2 to C-3 (Ordinance 2021-07) (8-0)
• Adopted professional services ordinance for technology (Ordinance 2021-08) (8-0)
• Declared 1402 Rector Road a nuisance (Resolution 2021-07) (8-0)
• Declared 906 Wirt Street a nuisance (Resolution 2021-08) (8-0)
• Accepted bids from Idemia for fingerprint machine and Paragould Communications for police car equipment (8-0)
• Appointed Karen Cooper to ADA Commission (unanimous)

City Council

The Paragould City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including adopting the 2021 city budget, setting salaries for the city clerk and attorney, amending the sign ordinance, and authorizing liens on properties for unpaid code enforcement. The council will also make appointments to various boards and commissions. The agenda includes standard procedural items like invocation, pledge, and minutes reading.

• Ordinance adopting rules of procedure for council business
• Ordinance setting salaries for city clerk and city attorney
• Ordinance amending the sign ordinance (Chapter 30)
• Resolution authorizing destruction of certain city records
• Resolution adopting 2021 city budget

The Paragould City Council unanimously adopted the 2021 city budget, set salaries for the city clerk and attorney, amended the sign ordinance to allow LED signs up to 50 square feet, and adopted rules for council proceedings. The council also authorized joining a national procurement program, destroying certain city records, and attaching liens to properties for code enforcement. All votes were 8-0.

• Adopted 2021 city budget (8-0)
• Adopted ordinance setting city clerk and attorney salaries (8-0)
• Amended sign ordinance to allow LED signs up to 50 sq ft (8-0)
• Adopted council rules and procedures (8-0)
• Authorized joining H-GACbuy procurement program (8-0)
• Authorized destruction of certain city records (8-0)
• Authorized liens on properties for code enforcement (8-0)
• Approved appointments to boards and commissions (all in favor)