Garland County public meetings in 2022
18 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Ordinance Committee
The committee approved the 2023 annual operating budget and an ordinance clarifying township officer compensation. It also approved budget amendments for the County Librarian and the Sheriff.
- Approved Ordinance O-22-55 to clarify township officer compensation procedures
- Approved Ordinance O-22-56 to appropriate $10,508.72 for library book drops
- Approved Ordinance O-22-56 to appropriate $2,699.00 for Sheriff's auto repairs
- Approved Ordinance O-22-57 to establish the 2023 annual operating budget
Quorum Court
The Garland County Quorum Court will hold a regular meeting to consider three proposed ordinances: clarifying compensation procedures for township officers, amending the 2022 budget, and establishing the 2023 annual operating budget. The court will also review committee reports, acknowledge a Metro Partnership invoice, and receive reports on property disposal and overtime.
- O-22-55: Ordinance to clarify compensation procedures for township officers
- O-22-56: Ordinance to amend the 2022 budget and appropriate funds
- O-22-57: Ordinance to establish the 2023 annual operating budget
- Consideration of Metro Partnership December 2022 invoice from Gary Troutman
- Acknowledgement of report for disposal of property and overtime report
The Quorum Court approved the annual operating budget for the 2023 calendar year and amended the 2022 budget ordinance. The court also adopted an ordinance clarifying compensation procedures for township officers.
- Adopted 2023 annual operating budget (Ordinance O-22-57) (10-0)
- Adopted amendment to 2022 budget ordinance to anticipate revenues (Ordinance O-22-56) (10-0)
- Adopted ordinance clarifying township officer compensation procedures (Ordinance O-22-58) (10-0)
- Approved December 2022 Metro Partnership invoice payment (Voice vote)
- Acknowledged Report for Disposal of County Property (Voice vote)
- Acknowledged overtime report (Voice vote)
Finance Committee
The committee approved the 2023 Budget, which includes a $1,500 cost of living adjustment for most full-time employees. It also passed an ordinance to amend the 2022 budget and an ordinance regarding township officer compensation procedures.
- Approved ordinance to clarify township officer compensation procedures
- Approved 2022 budget amendment for $10,508.72 for library book drops
- Approved 2022 budget amendment for $2,699.00 for sheriff auto repairs
- Approved 2023 Budget including $1,500 COLA for most full-time employees
- Approved 2023 Budget reduction of animal control vehicle from $55,000 to $45,000
- Approved $300,000 appropriation in Emergency 911 Reserve Fund for PSAP upgrades
- Approved 2023 Budget increase of $189,999 annually for Assessor's Reappraisal
- Approved Hot Springs Metro Partnership report
Ordinance Committee
The committee approved the 2022 county, municipal, and school tax levies. It also passed several ordinances to adjust budgets for employee premium pay, grant fund allocations, and departmental overtime.
- Approved Ordinance O-22-51 to levy 2022 county, municipal, and school taxes
- Approved Ordinance O-22-52 for one-time premium pay to essential employees via American Rescue Plan Fund
- Approved Ordinance O-22-49 to revise House-To-House Solid Waste Collection rates
- Approved Ordinance O-22-46 for animal control services agreement with City of Hot Springs
- Approved Ordinance O-22-50 for 911 Communication Center certification pay incentives
- Approved Ordinance O-22-53 to appropriate $394,606.07 for Southwest Trail Grant Fund and other grant transfers
- Approved Ordinance O-22-54 for overtime and equipment appropriations across multiple departments
- Approved Resolution R-22-20 to destroy certain District Court Records
Quorum Court
The Garland County Quorum Court will hold a regular meeting on November 28, 2022, to consider several proposed ordinances, including a revision of house-to-house solid waste collection rates, an interlocal agreement with Hot Springs, and multiple budget amendments. The court will also acknowledge service awards and the 2021 county audit.
- O-22-49: Revises rates for house-to-house solid waste collection
- O-22-46: Approves an interlocal agreement between Garland County and the City of Hot Springs
- O-22-52: Appropriates funds for a one-time premium pay to essential county employees from American Rescue Plan funds
- O-22-51: Levies county, municipal, and school taxes for 2022, collectible in 2023
- O-22-48: Sets administration of the Garland County Library to begin January 1, 2023
The Garland County Quorum Court adopted several ordinances regarding tax levies, budget amendments, and county administration. The court also approved an interlocal agreement with the City of Hot Springs and updated rates for solid waste collection.
- Adopted Ordinance 0-22-51 to levy county, municipal, and school taxes for 2022 (12-0)
- Approved interlocal agreement with City of Hot Springs via Ordinance 0-22-46 (12-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 0-22-49 revising house-to-house solid waste collection rates (12-0)
- Approved Ordinance 0-22-52 for one-time premium pay to essential employees via ARP funds (12-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 0-22-47 regarding Garland County Law Library administration (12-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 0-22-48 regarding Garland County Library administration (12-0)
- Adopted Resolution R-22-20 authorizing destruction of certain District Court records (Voice Vote)
- Approved November 2022 Metro Partnership invoice payment (Voice Vote)
Human Resources
The committee approved a new full-time Truck Drive-CDL Floater position and converted two part-time library roles to full-time. It also approved a salary increase for a Mower Working Crew Leander and a $600 annual certification incentive for 911 Communications Center staff. A request for a Deputy Coroner hourly rate increase saw no action.
- Approved title change to Mower Working Crew Leander and salary increase from $32,400 to $35,000
- Approved creation of full-time Truck Drive-CDL Floater position at $32,004 annual salary
- Approved $600 annual Certificate Pay Incentive and Personnel Policy amendment for 911 Communications Center staff
- Approved deletion of two part-time positions and creation of two full-time positions at Garland County Library
- Approved deletion of full-time Hot Check Coordinator position
- Approved creation of part-time PT Hot Check Clerk position
- No action taken on Deputy Coroner hourly rate increase from $12 to $13.22
Finance Committee
The committee approved a $1,500 annual cost-of-living adjustment for most full-time employees and a 3% increase for the Quorum Court. Several ordinances were passed to amend the 2022 budget for overtime, grants, and premium pay. The committee also approved a new interlocal agreement for animal control services with the City of Hot Springs.
- Approved $1,500 annual COLA for full-time employees and officials (excluding Library and Quorum Court)
- Approved 3% annual COLA for Quorum Court
- Approved interlocal agreement with City of Hot Springs for Animal Control Services
- Approved certification pay incentives for 911 Communication Center personnel
- Approved revised rates for House-To-House Solid Waste Collections
- Approved one-time premium pay for essential employees using American Rescue Plan funds
- Approved $394,606.07 appropriation for Southwest Trail Grant Fund from CARES Fund
- Approved appropriations for overtime in 911 and Solid Waste budgets, and $6,000 for Circuit Clerk chairs
Environmental Services/Public Works and Buildings Committee
The committee will discuss a proposed $1.50 per month rate increase for House-to-House customers. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Discussion of a $1.50/month rate increase for House-to-House customers
Quorum Court
The Garland County Quorum Court will discuss several proposed ordinances, including budget amendments and a tax assessment increase for the Lake Hamilton Fire Protection District. The body will also consider a resolution for a sewer facilities board appointment.
- O-22-43: Proposed assessment increase for Lake Hamilton Fire Protection District effective January 1, 2023
- O-22-42: Proposed establishment of the Local Assistance Tribal Consistency Fund (LATC)
- O-22-44 and O-22-45: Proposed amendments to the 2022 Garland County Budget Ordinance O-21-45
- R-22-19: Proposed appointment to the Westwood Village Sewer Facilities Board
- O-22-41: Proposed materiality threshold for property tax refunds
Quorum Court
The Quorum Court will discuss four ordinances to amend the 2022 county budget and one ordinance regarding the destruction of district court records. The body is also considering resolutions to appoint members to the Lake Catherine Waterworks and Sewer Facilities Board.
- R-22-16 and R-22-17: Appointments of Dave Munford and Steve Cull to Lake Catherine Waterworks and Sewer Facilities Board
- R-22-18: Authorization for departments to purchase goods or services without soliciting bids per Arkansas Code §14-22-106 (21)
- O-22-37: Ordinance authorizing the destruction of certain district court records
- O-22-38, O-22-39, O-22-40: Ordinances to amend the 2022 Garland County Budget Ordinance O-21-45
- Consideration of September 2022 invoice for Metro Partnership
Quorum Court
The Garland County Quorum Court will discuss three separate budget amendments to transfer funds and anticipate revenues. The body is also considering revisions to the county noise ordinance and towing service policies.
- O-22-32: Proposed amendment to the Garland County noise ordinance
- O-22-33: Proposed amendment to vehicle towing services policies and rates
- O-22-34, O-22-35, O-22-36: Three proposed amendments to the 2022 budget ordinance
- Special presentation by Diana Hampo regarding towing fee revisions
- Consideration of August 2022 Metro Partnership invoice
Quorum Court
The Garland County Quorum Court is meeting to vote on several grant applications for the Sheriff and Prosecuting Attorney's offices. The body is also considering ordinances to amend the 2022 county budget and repeal various personnel policies.
- R-22-13: SDCEP matching grant totaling $73,184.00 for the Prosecuting Attorney's Office
- R-22-14: Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) totaling $25,846.00 for the Sheriff's Office
- R-22-15: STEP grant totaling $120,504.25 for the Sheriff's Office
- O-22-26: Ordinance repealing policies on cell phones, longevity pay, and FMLA
- O-22-29, O-22-30, O-22-31: Ordinances to amend the 2022 Garland County Budget
Quorum Court
The Garland County Quorum Court will discuss three ordinances to amend the 2022 budget, including funding for 911 services and premium pay for essential employees. The body will also consider a resolution for a juvenile court grant and a Metro Partnership invoice.
- O-22-23: Budget amendment to unappropriate and appropriate funds for the 911 budget
- O-22-25: Budget amendment to authorize one-time premium pay for essential employees using American Rescue Plan funds
- R-22-10: Authorization for Division II Juvenile Judge to apply for an FY 2022 AOC Supplemental Juvenile Court Fund Grant
- O-22-24: Budget amendment to anticipate revenues and appropriate funds to various budgets
- Consideration of June 2022 invoice from Metro Partnership
Quorum Court
The Garland County Quorum Court will discuss establishing a new road sub-fund and redirecting court cost revenues. The body is also reviewing several contracts for construction and library services, as well as budget transfers.
- O-22-17: Establish a county road sub-fund called the Surplus Pave-It Forward Fund
- O-22-18: Close the Court Costs and Fine/Debt Service Fund and redirect revenues to the County General Fund
- O-22-19: Continue business with Advocates for All Arkansas Libraries
- O-22-20 and O-22-21: Continue business with Hope Construction and Dixon Construction
- O-22-22: Amend the 2022 Garland County Budget Ordinance O-21-45
Quorum Court
The Garland County Quorum Court will discuss amending the 2022 budget for the Sheriff's office and various other budgets. The body is also considering a resolution to apply for state economic development funds.
- R-22-8: Application for Arkansas Community and Economic Development Program (ACEDP) funds
- O-22-14: Budget amendment to anticipate revenue and appropriate funds for the Sheriff's budget
- O-22-15: Budget amendment to anticipate revenue and appropriate funds for various budgets
- O-22-16: Budget amendment to anticipate revenues, appropriate, and transfer funds for various budgets
- Consideration of the April 2022 Metro Partnership invoice
Quorum Court
The Garland County Quorum Court is meeting to consider several budget amendments and the establishment of a new road sub-fund. The body will also review appointments to county boards and hear a presentation on broadband.
- O-22-10: Ordinance to establish a County Road and Bridge Improvement Fund
- O-22-12 and O-22-13: Ordinances to amend the 2022 budget to anticipate and transfer funds
- R-22-6: Resolution to confirm the reappointment of Larry Griffin to the Equalization Board
- R-22-7: Resolution to confirm an appointment to the Westwood Village Sewer Facilities Board
- Consideration of a March 2022 invoice from Metro Partnership
Quorum Court
The Garland County Quorum Court is meeting to discuss several proposed ordinances, including the establishment of an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) revenue replacement fund and a county library reserve fund. The body will also consider budget transfers and a contract for probation services at the District Court.
- O-22-05: Establish an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) revenue replacement sub-fund
- O-22-06: Authorize a contract for probation services at Garland County District Court
- O-22-07: Establish a County Library Reserve Fund and amend budget ordinance O-21-45
- O-22-09: Amend budget ordinance O-21-45 to transfer funds to various budgets
- R-22-5: Authorize Division II Juvenile Judge to apply for a FY 2022 AOC grant
Quorum Court
The Garland County Quorum Court is meeting to discuss budget amendments and interlocal agreements with the City of Hot Springs. The body is also considering grant applications for trail construction and victim assistance.
- Resolution R-22-01: Grant application for $1,973,030.33 for Southwest Trail construction with a $394,606.07 local match
- Resolution R-22-02: Amendment to grant application for Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) assistance
- Ordinances O-22-01 and O-22-02: Interlocal agreements between Garland County and the City of Hot Springs
- Ordinances O-22-03 and O-22-04: Amendments to 2021 and 2022 budget ordinances to transfer funds and anticipate revenue
- Consideration of Metro Partnership January 2022 invoice