Garland County public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Ordinance Committee
The committee passed several resolutions and ordinances to adjust county budgets, update personnel policies to meet federal requirements, and authorize grant applications. Key approvals include funding for a traffic light replacement and public safety system upgrades.
- Approved Resolution R-23-23 confirming appointment to Lake Catherine Waterworks and Sewer Facilities Board
- Approved Resolution R-23-24 amending R-23-22 to reflect a federal grant
- Approved Resolution R-23-25 for $50,000 ADHS grant to hire a PEER Recovery Specialist
- Approved Ordinance 0-23-29 designating alternate signatories for Pave-It-Forward Fund
- Approved Ordinance 0-23-30 updating personnel policy on technology, nursing employees, and military leave
- Approved Ordinance O-23-31 for budget transfers including Court Security, STEP Grant, and VOCA funds
- Approved Ordinance O-23-32 for $100,000 traffic light replacement at Adam Brown and Wolf Drive
- Approved Ordinance O-23-32 for $150,000 PSAP system upgrades from Emergency 911 Reserve Fund
Finance Committee
The committee approved several budget amendments, including funds for a traffic light replacement and 911 system upgrades. It also authorized a $50,000 grant for a PEER Recovery Specialist and updated personnel policies. All motions passed without opposition.
- Approved $100,000 for traffic light replacement at Adam Brown and Wolf Drive
- Approved $150,000 for Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) system upgrades
- Approved $50,000 grant for Hot Springs District Court PEER Recovery Specialist
- Approved $14,790.06 and $3,540.25 for hail storm vehicle damage deductibles
- Approved $2,344,006.72 transfer from Road Improvement Bond contingency to various cities
- Approved $17,711.19 transfer for a mountain tower generator
- Approved amendments to Personnel policy regarding technology, pregnancy, and military leave
- Approved $16,325.00 for a Domestic Violence Coordinator salary
Quorum Court
The Quorum Court approved two ordinances to amend the 2023 budget and one ordinance updating personnel policies regarding military leave, nursing employees, and technology. The board also confirmed a board appointment and authorized a grant application for the District Court.
- Confirmed Douglas Stephens to the Lake Catherine Waterworks and Sewer Facilities Board (Passed via voice vote)
- Adopted Resolution R-23-24 to change a grant designation from state to federal (Passed via voice vote)
- Authorized District Court Judge to apply for a FY 2023 AOC grant (Passed via voice vote)
- Adopted Ordinance O-23-29 designating alternate signatories for Pave-It-Forward Fund (12-0)
- Adopted Ordinance O-23-30 updating personnel policy on technology, nursing employees, and military leave (12-0)
- Adopted Ordinance O-23-31 to amend the 2023 budget (12-0)
- Adopted Ordinance O-23-32 to amend the 2023 budget (12-0)
- Approved September 2023 Metro Partnership Report (Passed via voice vote; 1 Nay)