Gould public meetings in 2022
16 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The council approved the 2023 city budget, which includes funds for a new City Hall/Justice Complex and employee raises. They also authorized a contract for zoning and subdivision regulation updates and approved stipends for six police officers.
- Adopted 2023 Budget including $6M for new City Hall/Justice Complex (8-0)
- Approved $84,500 agreement with The Orion Group for zoning and subdivision updates (8-0)
- Approved budget amendment for $5,000 stipends for six law enforcement officers (8-0)
- Approved Fire Department standard operating guidelines updates (All in favor)
- Approved deletion of three fixed assets from 2021 list (All in favor)
- Approved appointments to ADA, A&P, Cable TV, City Beautiful, Parks and Rec, and Planning and Zoning commissions (All in favor)
- Approved November 2022 financial statement (All in favor)
- Removed ordinance amending Act 649 of 1957 from agenda
City Council
The council approved a $38,950 bid for aquatic center cabanas and adopted resolutions to condemn two properties. They also authorized the retirement and transfer of a police K-9 and set conditions to rescind a previous property condemnation.
- Approved $38,950 bid from Beasley Contracting, LLC for aquatic center pavilion/cabanas (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2022-99 to retire police K-9 Zyk and transfer ownership (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2022-100 setting requirements to rescind condemnation of a property (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2022-101 to declare 309 North 8th Avenue a nuisance (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2022-102 to declare 1018 Royal Street a nuisance (7-0)
- Tabled condemnation of 701 North Pruett until January 23, 2023 (7-0)
- Approved minutes from November 14, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council approved a budget amendment to use ARPA funds for public safety payroll and authorized the waiver of competitive bidding for new city vehicles. A proposed prepared food tax was tabled, and a daycare site plan failed to pass. The council also approved liens on nuisance properties to recoup cleanup costs.
- Approved Ordinance 2022-38 disclosing city business with employees and officials (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-39 waiving competitive bidding for new vehicles from Sam Pack Ford (8-0)
- Tabled ordinance for a prepared food tax (8-0)
- Denied daycare site plan for 208 South 10th Street (failed due to lack of motion)
- Approved Resolution 2022-97 moving $3,036,284.93 for police and fire salaries to ARPA fund (8-0)
- Approved closing City Beautiful checking account and moving funds to General Fund (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-98 to attach liens to nuisance properties (8-0)
City Council
The council approved the purchase of a 2023 Pierce Enforcer 107' aerial firetruck for $1,464,476, with a $725,000 down payment to secure a $23,000 discount. A rezoning request for 4500 West Kingshighway failed due to lack of a motion after resident opposition. The council also accepted Maple Ridge Drive as a city street, authorized sale of a 569.5 sq ft parcel for $1,950, approved sale of a firetruck to Walnut Ridge for $350,000, and adopted several nuisance property resolutions.
- Approved $1,464,476 purchase of 2023 Pierce Enforcer firetruck with $725,000 down payment (8-0)
- Rezoning at 4500 West Kingshighway from C-2 to C-3 failed due to lack of motion
- Adopted ordinance accepting Maple Ridge Drive as city street (8-0)
- Authorized sale of 569.5 sq ft parcel at Southpointe Development entrance for $1,950 (8-0)
- Approved sale of 2015 Pierce Kenworth firetruck to Walnut Ridge for $350,000 (8-0)
- Adopted Northeast Arkansas Regional Waste Management District budget (8-0)
- Declared nuisance properties at 435 E Main St, 717 N 2nd St, and 604 S 4th St (8-0 each)
- Adopted resolutions to attach liens for nuisance cleanup costs (8-0 each)
City Council
The City Council will consider a request regarding a third house on a private drive. The meeting also includes discussions on premium pay for certain city officials using American Rescue Plan Grant funds and resolutions to attach liens to specific properties for code enforcement.
- Request of Elmer Paul and Monoco Jones regarding a third house on a private drive
- Resolution to address premium pay for certain city officials via American Rescue Plan Grant
- Two resolutions authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to attach liens to specific properties for Chapter 18 code enforcement
City Council
The City Council meeting scheduled for June 27, 2022, was canceled. There were no items on the agenda.
City Council
The City Council will consider several ordinances to amend the city's zoning ordinance. The meeting also includes resolutions regarding nuisance building declarations and property liens.
- Zoning amendments for property adjacent to Chateau Boulevard
- Zoning amendments for 201 Northend Avenue and 760 Northend Avenue
- Street closures and use for the Earthquake Festival
- Nuisance declarations for properties at 609 North 6th Avenue, 715 South 3rd Avenue, 612 Bradburn, 713 East Lake Street, 2402 East Lake Street, 735 North 2nd Street, 1101 South 6th Street, and 705/707 South 3rd Street
- Authorization to attach liens to certain properties for unpaid city monies
City Council
The City Council will consider appointing a successor for the Ward 2 council seat. The body will also discuss street closures for the 2nd Annual Big Grass Bluegrass Festival and the use of federal transportation funds.
- Appointment of a successor for City Council Member for Ward 2
- Street closures for the 2nd Annual Big Grass Bluegrass Festival
- Utilization of Federal-Aid Transportation Alternatives Program Funds
- Adoption of an amended Street Fund Budget
City Council
The City Council will consider an ordinance to prohibit multi-family dwellings in certain residential districts and updates to city fees. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a zoning amendment for Jonathan and Angelic Davis and the declaration of a nuisance property at 700 South 3rd Street.
- Zoning amendment application for Jonathan and Angelic Davis
- Ordinance to prohibit multi-family dwellings in certain residential districts
- Ordinance to adopt changes to fees in Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances
- Resolution to declare a vacancy for City Council Member, Ward 2
- Nuisance property declaration for 700 South 3rd Street
City Council
The City Council will consider several ordinances regarding zoning amendments and fee changes. The meeting also includes a resolution to address premium pay for city employees using American Rescue Plan Grant funds.
- Zoning amendment application: Jonathan and Angelic Davis
- Zoning amendment application: Dennis Carroll and Lisa Estes
- Zoning amendment application: Chris Robinson
- Ordinance to vacate, close, and abandon a portion of North 3rd Street
- Ordinance to prohibit multi-family dwellings in certain residential districts
City Council
The council will consider resolutions regarding street closures for community events and a petition to abandon a portion of North 3rd Street. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions on workforce development coordination and opening a bank account for a grant.
- Street closure resolution for MF Block 1st Annual Block Party
- Street closure resolution for Reynolds Park Baptist Church Community Easter Egg Hunt
- Hearing date for petition to vacate, close, and abandon part of North 3rd Street
- Resolution regarding workforce development funds and programs
- Authorization to open a bank account for Mission Outreach Grant
City Council
The City Council will meet for a Committee of the Whole to discuss several resolutions. Items include authorizing street closures for local events and declaring specific buildings as nuisances.
- Street closures for Downtown After Hours
- Street closures for 2022 Art and Stroll
- Street closures for Paragould Farmers Market
- Use of U.S. DOT RAISE Grant funds
- Agreement for roadway data and inventory management software
City Council
The City Council will discuss the adoption of the 2021 Amended Budget and several zoning ordinance amendments. The body is also considering new rules for city trails and the Paragould Senior Center.
- Zoning ordinance amendments for JBR Rentals, LLC and R Squared, LLC
- Resolution for the adoption of the 2021 Amended Budget
- Nuisance declarations for properties at 709 East Court Street and 309 West Park Street
- Resolution authorizing the purchase of real property within city limits
- Ordinance establishing fees and regulations for the Paragould Senior Center
City Council
The City Council will discuss the 2021 amended budget and a State of the City address. The body is also considering an ordinance to update the fuel gas and plumbing codes and establish procedures for rehabilitating condemned buildings.
- Ordinance to amend Fuel Gas Code, Plumbing Code, and condemned building rehabilitation
- 2021 Amended Budget
- Appointment of Teresa Branch to PLWC Cable Television Selection Committee
- State of the City Address
- Finance Committee meeting at 5:30 p.m. and Ordinance Committee meeting at 5:15 p.m.
City Council
The City Council is meeting to discuss ordinances regarding council procedures and salaries for the City Clerk and City Attorney. The body will also consider resolutions to declare specific properties as nuisances and authorize property liens.
- Ordinance to set salaries for the City Clerk and City Attorney
- Nuisance declarations for 704 South 6th Street, 1103 East Court Street, 206 West Baldwin, and 401 South 5th Avenue
- Resolution regarding the NE Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District annual budget
- Resolution to attach liens to properties for enforcement of Chapter 18 of the City Code
- Appointments to Airport, A & P, City Beautiful, Parks, and Planning and Zoning commissions
City Council
The City Council adopted ordinances to establish meeting rules of procedure and set salaries for the city clerk and city attorney. The body also approved a contract for sports tournaments and designated four specific properties as nuisances.
- Contract approved for 2D Sports to facilitate baseball and softball tournaments at Bland Park and Rotary Park
- Ordinance 2022-03 reduced City Beautiful Commission membership from 12 to 7 members
- Resolution 2022-01 approved the NE Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District budget
- Properties at 704 South 6th Street, 1103 East Court Street, 206 West Baldwin, and 401 South 5th Avenue declared nuisances
- Resolution 2022-06 authorized the attachment of liens to properties for code enforcement costs