City of Warren, AR public meetings in 2024
13 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Warren City Council approved several items, including Resolution A-699 setting 2025 salaries for city officials, a revised depot renovation contract with G-Co. LLC for $77,123.86, a $2,000 contract with the Bradley County Historical Museum, a $2,000 contract with the Area Agency on Aging, and a $660 payment for the Firefighters Supplemental Income Protection & Death Benefit Program. The council also accepted the 2022 Legislative Joint Auditing Report and approved the November 2024 financial statement and bills. No items were denied or tabled.
- Approved Resolution A-699 setting 2025 salaries (unanimous)
- Approved revised depot renovation contract with G-Co. LLC for $77,123.86 (unanimous)
- Approved $2,000 contract with Bradley County Historical Museum (unanimous)
- Approved $2,000 contract with Area Agency on Aging (unanimous)
- Approved $660 for Firefighters Supplemental Income Protection & Death Benefit Program (unanimous)
- Accepted 2022 Legislative Joint Auditing Report (unanimous)
- Approved November 2024 financial statement (6-0)
- Approved November 2024 bills (unanimous)
City Council
The Warren City Council approved several items, including a new residential fence ordinance (No. 960), a contract with Flock for police cameras funded by ARPA, and the sale of about 7 acres to the Warren School District for a solar array. The council also approved a 60-day extension for MaxSum Environmental's land purchase, Christmas bonuses and holiday pay, and street closures for the Christmas parade. All votes were 6-0 except the land sale, which was 5-0 with one abstention.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 960 limiting residential fences (6-0)
- Approved Flock camera contract using ARPA funds (6-0)
- Approved selling ~7 acres to Warren School District for solar array (5-0, Tolefree abstained)
- Approved 60-day extension for MaxSum Environmental land purchase (6-0)
- Approved Christmas bonuses totaling $17,286.34, excluding mayor's bonus (6-0)
- Approved 2024 holiday pay of $54,127.74 (6-0)
- Approved street closures for Christmas Market and Parade on Dec. 7 (6-0)
- Re-appointed Dr. Joe H. Wharton to Aviation Commission for 5-year term (6-0)
City Council
The Warren City Council approved several items, including condemning four properties, adopting new privacy fencing regulations, and amending the county dispatch contract to $100,000. A motion to move forward on a 112-acre industrial land purchase failed due to lack of votes. The council also approved the Jolly Lights contract, appointed Floyd Brown to the Board of Adjustment, and adopted a resolution honoring Alice J. Henderson.
- Approved minutes of September 9, 2024 (6-0)
- Approved financial statement for September 2024 (5-0)
- Approved Fall Festival street closings (6-0)
- Approved Jolly Lights contract renewal for $5,711.73 (6-0)
- Approved Floyd Brown appointment to Board of Adjustment (6-0)
- Amended county dispatch contract from $72,000 to $100,000 (6-0)
- Condemned four properties: 1007 Phillips, 504 Rock, #7 Southern Court, 1110 Penister (6-0)
- Adopted privacy fencing regulations (6-0)
City Council
The City Council adopted a resolution requesting a 5-mill tax levy and authorized a lease-purchase contract for a new street sweeper. The council also approved a zoning change for a food truck business and appointed a new member to the Planning Commission.
- Adopted Resolution A-695 requesting a 5-mill tax levy (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution A-696 to lease-purchase an Isuzu street sweeper via Arvest Bank (6-0)
- Approved appointment of Beth Langdon to the Warren Planning Commission (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 958 rezoning Lot No. 8 of Block 48 from R-1 to C-1 for a food truck business
- Denied request to expunge a $3,000 lien on property bought by Scott Honeycutt (6-0)
- Voted to place 420 Oak St. on the condemnation list (6-0)
- Approved August 2024 financial statement and bills (6-0)
- Moved October Council meeting to October 15, 2024 (6-0)
City Council
The Warren City Council voted 6-0 to uphold the Planning Commission's denial of a rezoning request for property on Penister St., granting the owner 30 days to clean the property. The council also awarded the street paving contract to Cato's Trucking, Asphalt & Paving Co., Inc. as the lowest bidder, and approved several other items including a $2,500 contract with South Arkansas & Fair Market (5-0, with one abstention).
- Approved minutes of July 8, 2024, meeting (6-0)
- Amended overpayment amount for Mr. York from $17.99 to $71.96 (6-0)
- Approved July 2024 financial statement (6-0)
- Approved nomination of Sheila Jackson to Fair Housing Commission (6-0)
- Approved closing W. Cypress St. for Market on Main on Sept. 21, 2024 (6-0)
- Approved street closing at 504 York St. for birthday bash on Aug. 24, 2024 (6-0)
- Upheld Planning Commission denial of rezoning on Penister St. (6-0)
- Awarded street paving contract to Cato's Trucking, Asphalt & Paving Co., Inc. (6-0)
City Council
The Warren City Council approved several contracts and resolutions, including a $154,840 sidewalk project on Myrtle Street and a contract with MaxSum Environmental. They also adopted a resolution for a sanitation boom/grapple truck lease purchase and entered into a professional services contract for sidewalk improvements on W. Central St. All votes were unanimous (5-0 or 6-0), with Council Member Marshall absent for early votes.
- Approved June 2024 financial statement (5-0)
- Approved contract with MaxSum Environmental (5-0)
- Awarded $154,840 sidewalk contract to Premier Facilities Group (5-0)
- Waived $17.99 leave repayment from Thomas York (5-0)
- Allowed sale of sanitation equipment for salvage (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. A-964 for sanitation boom/grapple truck lease purchase (6-0)
- Entered contract with McClelland Consulting Engineers for W. Central St. sidewalk improvements (6-0)
- Approved payment of June 2024 bills (6-0)
City Council
The Warren City Council approved several items, including adopting Ordinance 953 as amended to regulate livestock inside city limits, switching property insurance to the Arkansas Municipal League, and authorizing cleanup and liens on condemned properties. The council also approved tenure bonuses, a new police station camera system, and authorized bidding for depot construction work and citywide cameras.
- Adopted Ordinance 953 as amended regarding livestock inside city limits (6-0)
- Authorized mayor to secure property insurance with Arkansas Municipal League (6-0)
- Approved cleanup of condemned properties at 504 Rock and 1007 Phillips St. with liens (6-0)
- Approved removal of mobile home at 113 Cloquet Street (6-0)
- Approved sending letter to Billy Reddick to mow property or be billed (6-0)
- Authorized mayor to bid out pre-kitchen work at Kitchen Depot (6-0)
- Authorized hiring environmental firm for phase II study at Old Street Shop (~$14,000) (6-0)
- Approved $14,311.50 for new police station camera system with EDP Solutions (6-0)
City Council
The Council adopted Ordinance No. 957 to issue a capital improvement revenue bond for a solar project to power city facilities. The Council also authorized the sale of two city-owned lots at the Industrial Park to MaxSum. A land purchase with Dr. Pennington and an ADFA loan are currently on hold.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 957 for $625,000 solar project revenue bond (6-0)
- Approved Emergency Clause for Ordinance No. 957 (6-0)
- Authorized mayor to proceed with contract to sell two Industrial Park lots to MaxSum for $150,000 (6-0)
- Dispensed with reading of previous meeting minutes (6-0)
City Council
The Warren City Council approved the rezoning of 415 Pennington Rd. from R-1 to C-2 Commercial via Ordinance #955, with no opposition voiced at the public hearing. The council also adopted Ordinance #956, allowing Council Member Memory Burks-Frazer to hold city employment, with her abstention. Several operational items were approved, including funding for a recycling project and a used truck, condemnation of a lot, and street closures for the Pink Tomato Festival.
- Adopted Ordinance #955 rezoning 415 Pennington Rd. from R-1 to C-2 Commercial (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance #956 permitting Council Member Burks-Frazer to hold city employment (4-0, Burks-Frazer abstained)
- Approved $5,000 for sanitation recycling project materials (5-0)
- Authorized up to $20,000 for a used single cab truck for sanitation (5-0)
- Condemned lot at 308 Turner St. (5-0)
- Approved street closures for Pink Tomato Festival June 13-16, 2024 (5-0)
- Approved Pafford's Air One Ambulance membership for full-time employees at $45/year each (5-0)
- Approved speed bump on Oak Street and removal of one on E. Cedar St. (4-1 each)
City Council
The Warren City Council voted 6-0 to authorize Mayor Gregg Reep to move forward with purchasing 110 acres owned by Dr. Pennington at $9,750.00 per acre, a total of $1,072,500.00, and to contact the Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA) about next steps. The council also approved raising volunteer firefighter pay and adopted Resolution A-693 for South Arkansas Pet Cremation. Several items were reported with no action, including the Pink Tomato Festival street closing, dispatch study, and condemned properties. Mayor Reep became ill and left the meeting; Council Member Dorothy Henderson conducted the remainder.
- Approved minutes of the March 11, 2024 regular meeting (6-0)
- Approved March 2024 financial statement as presented (6-0)
- Approved re-appointment of Terry Golden to Civil Service Commission (6-0)
- Approved appointment of Patsy Plair to Civil Service Commission (6-0)
- Approved re-appointments of Terri Calloway and Jennifer Rodriguez and appointment of Bill Taylor to Board of Adjustments & Appeals (6-0 each)
- Approved raising volunteer firefighter pay to $20.00 per meeting/fire and Assistant Fire Chief to $60.00 (6-0)
- Authorized Mayor Gregg Reep to purchase 110 acres from Dr. Pennington at $9,750.00 per acre, total $1,072,500.00, and contact ADFA (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution A-693 for South Arkansas Pet Cremation, owned by Jason Britton (6-0)
City Council
The City Council approved moving forward with a 15-year, $150,000 lease-purchase agreement for 27 acres at the Industrial Park. The council also adopted a resolution to use state aid street monies for city projects and retroactively approved a 2022 employee pay raise.
- Authorized drafting of a $150,000 lease-purchase agreement over 15 years for Industrial Park property (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution A-692 to utilize State Aid Street Monies for city projects (6-0)
- Approved 2% raise given to city employees in 2022 (6-0)
- Approved appointment of JeNelle Lipton to the Housing Authority Board for a 5-year term (6-0)
- Approved February 2024 financial statement (6-0)
- Voted to take no action on request for 4-way stop sign at S. Myrtle and E. Central St. (6-0)
- Approved February 2024 bills for payment (6-0)
- Approved February 12, 2024, meeting minutes (6-0)
City Council
The City Council approved funding for the Emergency Services Center roof and adopted an ordinance allowing reappointment to the Aviation Commission. The council also approved a mowing contract and several commission appointments.
- Approved ESC building roof replacement up to $250,000 using ARPA funds (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 954 allowing reappointment of five-year appointees to the Aviation Commission (5-0)
- Approved 2024 mowing contract for Carlos Yepes at $400.00 (5-0)
- Approved appointments of Beverly Marshall, Nora Pacheco, and Jane Harris to the Fair Housing Commission (5-0)
- Approved appointments of Randall Raney and Dexter Campbell to the Adjustments & Appeals Board (5-0)
- Approved disposal of Warren Police Department equipment (5-0)
- Approved $700.00 for 35 Firefighter's Association dues (5-0)
- Approved attendance for 5 firefighters to attend the Firefighter's Association Conference (5-0)
City Council
At a called meeting on January 25, 2024, the Warren City Council voted 4-0 to approve a contract with Scenic Hill Solar to build a solar power plant owned by the City of Warren. Aldermen Atkins and Tolefree were absent. The minutes also include items from another session, including a 4-0 vote to contract with the Bradley County Historical Museum for $2,000.00, a 4-0 vote to raise council salaries from $250.00 to $350.00 per month retroactive to January 1, 2024, and a vote to increase the pool manager's salary to $1,200 every two weeks from May through August. The minutes do not record a final decision on the State Aid City Street Program resolution or several other items.
- Approved contract with Scenic Hill Solar to build a city-owned solar power plant (4-0)
- Approved contract with Bradley County Historical Museum for $2,000.00 (4-0)
- Raised City Council salaries from $250.00 to $350.00 per month retroactive to January 1, 2024 (4-0)
- Approved pool manager salary increase to $1,200 every two weeks from May through August (4-0, one abstention)
- Voted to pay December 2023 bills (4-0)
- District Court Salaries: committee recommended taking off the agenda
- Land Purchase: committee recommended meeting with full Council and inviting ADFA
- Emergency Services Building Roof and Municipal Building Roof: no action