City of Keo, AR

Keo City Council mee.ng August 25,2025 Mee#ng started at 7:02 PM with suspending normal order to allow Caleb Mudford to give updates on all the projects throughout the city. 2nd. Street sewer repair finished, tank repairs complete, new water lines installed. He is now working on geFng bids to start the new walking trail around the city park. The council thanked Mr. Mudford for coming in and giving them the updates. 2 guests present Members present: Mayor Stephanie White, Recorder/treasurer Clara Hughes, and Alderman: Chris Collins, David Lanehart, Lynda Staton, & Randy Hudkins. Minutes: Randy Hudkins made the mo#on to accept these minutes from the July 28th. Mee#ng with a 2nd by Lynda Staton with all in agreement. July City financials were presented to the council aQer reviewing these financials David Lanehart made the mo#on to accept with the 2nd by Lynda Staton and the mo#on passed unanimously. July Water financials a mo#on made by Randy Hudkins with a 2nd by David Lanehart with everyone accep#ng these financials. Mayor White brought to the council a list of ten water accounts that have been leQ unpaid totaling $5,232.72 with the city for quite a while and we have done all the city can to collect this money and aQer discussing these accounts, Randy Hudkins made the mo#on to write off these 10 bills with a 2nd by David Lanehart with all in agreement. She also stated the city would be losing Cindy at the end of the year to re#rement. Account #’s # 45 -$336.75 …

KEO CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 15, 2021 Mayor White called the November city council meeting to order @ 7:03 PM. Those present: Mayor Stephanie White, Recorder/treasure Clara J. Hughes, & council members: David Lanehart, Jerry Morton, Chris Collins, and Lynda Staton. There were 3 guests present. The minutes were presented to the council after a brief discussion on these minutes Lanehart made a motion for these minutes and 2nd was made by Collins and the council was in all agreement. The council looked over the city October financials after looking these financials over Lanehart made a motion to accept these financials with a 2nd by Morton and the motion passed unanimously. The Keo water & sewer financials were presented to the council after a discussion on these financials Lanehart made a motion to accept these financials with a 2nd by Collins with all in agreement. Mayor White gave an update on the water department on the plant maintenance that has been done and the makeover to improve the facility. She also informed the council of the tank being inspected. She stated that the water system is improving daily. The water report was given by Chris Collins stating that things were going well and stated there had been several lines repaired. Fire Chief Charles Martin was not able to attend this meeting. Patrick McClain gave the report stating there had been 3 runs within the last month. Mayor White stated that there had not been an update on the tornado si …

Keo City Council Agenda June 21, 2021 at 7pm Call to Order: Minutes: City Financials: Water Financials: May 2021: Treated gal water after backwash/flush=1,268,105 gal; Billed Customers for 500,740= 60.5% water loss this month. Balances: Water & Sewer Department Report: Stephanie White Fire Department Report: Charlie Martin or Representative Constable Report: Tim Collins Old Business: Aristotle Broadband: Bill Reed to review contract, problem with trees affecting service to homes. Generator @ water plant: David Mosquito Spraying-3 drivers hired, paid monthly, calendar for schedules, skip Peggy Spires house. Street Signs-4 way stop at Pine & 2nd intersection. National Flood Plain Insurance Plan (NFIP) draft application submitted-no news yet Digging Machine @ water plant-Sell-need an ordinance to allow mayor/recorder-treasurer to conduct the sale Fun Park Grant- $75K, resolution to apply for funding. AEDC Sewer Grant-still await approval ANRC Water Project-back to the drawing board EASI ambulance 2nd Reading of title of Water/Sewer Ordinance-? vote to waive 3rd reeding. Certificate of Appreciation for James Pearson New Business: Sewer pipe at water yard American Rescue Plan Grant-Approx $40K, Water/Sewer Infrastructure (tank inspection/cleaning, filter media replace and underdrain repair, throttling valves for service pumps)-Grand Prairie Water timing issues Hotel expense for AEDC in Jonesboro Mosquito truck (AC fixed, Licensed?, ?carport for truck) Color Laser Pri …

Keo City Council Agenda May 17, 2021 at 7pm Call to Order: Special Guest: Mike Dolan JP and/or Sheriff Staley Minutes: City Financials: Water Financials: April 2021: Treated gal water after backwash/flush=1,006,963 gal; Billed Customers for 634,530= 63% water loss this month. Outstanding Debt & Needs to date $5240 Water & Sewer Department Report: Chris Collins Fire Department Report: Charlie Martin or Representative Constable Report: Tim Collins Old Business: Aristotle Broadband: Bill Reed to review contract, problem with trees affecting service to some homes, otherwise ready. Generator @ water plant: David Mosquito Spraying-Clarke next week, Chemical storage & Container size? Loan with ANRC-interest rate reduction from 5 to 2.1%, reduces our obligation by $17,577-contingent upon water and sewer rate increase Street Signs installed, await two replacements National Flood Plain Insurance Plan (NFIP) draft application submitted City Clean-up- filled two 40yd dumpsters, full E-waste and tire trailers-Thank you cards sent to First Electric for $500 Corporate Sponsorship and CAPDD for e-waste/tires. Digging Machine @ water plant-Sell Fun Park Grant- $75K, Franks Engineering handling application, plans/budget. AEDC Sewer Grant-await approval ANRC Water Project-Rec'd 1st step WWAC approval-also contingent upon Keo rates EASI ambulance New Business: Resolution for Water Project-Franks Engineering Ordinance for Rate Increases Amend Water & Sewer Budget for Repairs & Maint …

Keo City Council Agenda April 26, 2021 at 7pm Call to Order: Minutes: City Financials: Water Financials: March 2021: Treated 1,313,886 gal water after backwash/flush, Billed Customers for 347, 380. = 73.6% water loss this month. Outstanding Debt & Needs to date $9189. Water & Sewer Department Report: Chris Collins Fire Department Report: Charlie Martin or Representative Constable Report: Tim Collins Old Business: Aristotle Broadband: Bill Reed to review contract, problem with trees affecting service to some homes, otherwise ready. Generator @ water plant: David Chlorine House at Sewer Ponds: Fixed completely, Baseline wastewater sample complete Mosquito truck/chemicals-Increase to $5 on last bill-Chemicals on hand? Loan with ANRC-interest rate reduction from 5 to 2.1%, reduces our obligation by $17,577-contingent upon water and sewer rate increase Street Signs-received, need to do One Call locates for 35 signs-$3665.68 Street Paving-Fordyce St and potholes repaired, $15,800 ($3175 under budget) Drainage at 3rd and Williams? Fun Park Grant- $75K, Franks Engineering handling application, plans/budget. AEDC Sewer Grant-await approval ANRC Water Project-Rec'd 1st step WWAC approval-also contingent upon Keo rates EASI ambulance-assist City of England with stipend-mtg this Thursday in England, ? Property tax millage to raise funds for ambulance district. New Business: City Clean-up, #Celebrate 501, May 1st, 40 yd Dumpster $545 + tax, First Electric-Corp Sponsorship $ …

Keo City Council Agenda March 15, 2021 at 7pm Call to Order: Suspend normal rules of procedure to allow Keo Water & Sewer Project Engineer, Andy Franks, to address council and guests with respect for his travel time. Reading of Minutes: City Financials: Water Financials: January 2021: Treated 1,028,900 gal water, Backwash 87075 gal, Billed Customers for 471,380 gal. =50 % water loss Water & Sewer Department Report: Chris Collins Fire Department Report: Charlie Martin or Representative Constable Report: Old Business: Aristotle Broadband: Still to run their own electricity, waiting on contract negotiation, supplies backordered nationwide. Generators: Auto transfer switch operational, ARWA Generator vs Rental vs GPW Chlorine House at Sewer Ponds: Foundation poured, chlorine house set, small amnt of work remains outstanding. Drop box and PayPal Mosquito truck and cost of chemicals-$4 month sufficient? Loan with ANRC-await decision Great Strides Grant-not approved-CAPDD to assist with a park grant application New Business: Current leaks in water distribution system. Increase fire call allowance? EASI ambulance-assist City of England with stipend National Floodplain Insurance Plan-Keo not a member-not eligible for FEMA assistance without membership Street Sign quote Paving & Street Repair quote Announcements: Next regular meeting is scheduled March 15th, @ 7pm, CAPDD Public Hearing @ 6pm Adjourn

Keo City Council Agenda February 22, 2021 at 7pm Call to Order: Suspend normal rules of procedure to allow Keo Water & Sewer Project Engineer, Andy Franks, to address council and guests with respect for his travel time. Reading of Minutes: City Financials: Water Financials: January 2021: Treated 1,028,900 gal water, Backwash 87075 gal, Billed Customers for 471,380 gal. =50 % water loss Water & Sewer Department Report: Chris Collins Fire Department Report: Charlie Martin or Representative Constable Report: Old Business: Aristotle Broadband: Still to run their own electricity, waiting on contract negotiation, supplies backordered nationwide. Generators: Auto transfer switch operational, ARWA Generator vs Rental vs GPW Chlorine House at Sewer Ponds: Foundation poured, chlorine house set, small amnt of work remains outstanding. Drop box and PayPal Mosquito truck and cost of chemicals-$4 month sufficient? Loan with ANRC-await decision Great Strides Grant-not approved-CAPDD to assist with a park grant application New Business: Current leaks in water distribution system. Increase fire call allowance? EASI ambulance-assist City of England with stipend National Floodplain Insurance Plan-Keo not a member-not eligible for FEMA assistance without membership Street Sign quote Paving & Street Repair quote Announcements: Next regular meeting is scheduled March 15th, @ 7pm, CAPDD Public Hearing @ 6pm Adjourn

Keo City Council Agenda January 18, 2021 at 7pm Call to Order: Suspend normal rules of procedure to allow seating of new council member and respect for visitor's time. Solicitation of Interest for Keo City Council: Opportunity to address council and guests. Executive Session: Council opportunity to select new member. Announce Council Member to fill vacancy, term expires 2022. Council Members Sworn in for this term. Blessing of the Council: Reverend Diane Hughes, England FUMC Proclamation: National Day of Racial Healing 2021 Guest: Andy Franks, P.E., A. L. Franks Engineering. Discussion of Keo water & sewer infrastructure. Reading of Minutes: City Financials: Water Financials: December 2020: Treated 994,600 gal water, Backwash 87075 gal, Billed Customers for 371,960 gal. =41% water loss Water & Sewer Department Report: Chris Collins Fire Department Report: Charlie Martin or Representative Old Business: Publish meeting minutes in following week's England Democrat Aristotle Broadband:. Generators: Gas Generac to Lift Stations, Diesel Unit at Treatment Plant Credit card obtained for Water/Sewer department New Business: Waiver of Conflict of Interest for Chris: City Budget Water & Sewer Budget Audit for Water & Sewer Department-changing to Berry & Associates Keo Water and Sewer Finances: Invoice for $7415.98 to Henard for Chlorine Equipment Supplies and Meters Chlorine House at Sewer Ponds: Estimate to repair, NTE $2000. Water customer with leak approx 7570 ga …

Keo City Council Agenda December 14, 2020 at 7pm Call to Order: Reading of Minutes: City Financials: Water Financials: Annette Cothren bookkeeper completed November 2020 financials Minimum or no usage bills sent to all customers Water & Sewer Department Report: Chris Collins Fire Department Report: Charlie Martin or Representative Old Business: Publish meeting minutes in England Democrat Clarify $55 month for phone for mayor-addition to salary versus city property? Covid Relief Fund Grant $10,142. All monies received & paid to suppliers. Telework equipment, Water/Wastewater equipment, and Pandemic Preparedness Bags Aristotle Broadband Grant-Nationwide backorders of equipment-rough estimate of work to begin-early next year. Review tentative plan for purchasing water wholesale from GP Water New Business: Keo Water and Sewer Infrastructure issues. Arkansas Rural Water Association (ARWA)-Dennis Sternberg and Terry Fortenberry Rate increases on water & sewer to keep up with CPI? Mosquito truck and cost of chemicals-$4 month sufficient? Boundaries of mosquito spraying and trash collection? Generator at water plant not online, no gas meter to Lift Station generator Backhoe, grinder stations, prefab wet well-need to clean up water treatment lot. Credit card for city and/or Water Sewer Department. Street repairs? Antique Way-Chapel Rd. Drainage issue behind Mr. Eric Gore on Hwy 165 Announcements: Next meeting is scheduled January 18th, 2021-Will vote on vacant council s …

Keo City Council Agenda November 16, 2020 at 7pm Call to Order: Reading of Minutes City Financials: Water/Sewer Financials: Water & Sewer Department Report-Tracy Ingle ARWA helped Tracy with flushing routine-water quality improved, may have regenerated filter media. Newest public notice for Aug 2020 (posted, paper, delivered) Fire Department Report-Charlie Martin or Representative Old Business: New Business: 1930-Zoom Meeting with Tom Holman-Grand Prairie Water Citizen concerns-drug activity, ATVs, traffic speed on 232. EASI meeting with local leadership Phone Allowance for Mayor Publish meeting minutes in England Democrat City Communication-Website up to date/Facebook created-needs work, Shannon-neighborhood App Covid Relief Fund Grant $10,142.14-3 applications placed, "Telework equipment" (computer equipment-monitor, water dept-dual-chlorine scales and hand-held chlorine tester, wastewater-single chlorine scale, Pandemic Preparedness bags for citizens-masks-hand sanitizer) Announcements: Aristotle Broadband Grant Awarded-approx $600K-work to begin soon. Potential to build additional tower in Keo. Next meeting is scheduled 12/21-consider moving to 12/14 Adjourn regular council meeting Executive Session: Personnel matters Adjourn