Russellville, Alabama

Oakland Cemetery Commission

City Council

The City Council will discuss a proposed temporary moratorium on data center applications and the creation of a study committee. The body is also reviewing rezoning requests and several reimbursement agreements.

• Proposed temporary moratorium on data center development and construction
• Rezoning request from R-1 to C-2 at 2304 SR-124
• Reimbursement request for Arkansas Valley Alliance for Economic Development for $49,424.98
• Reimbursement request for Boys & Girls Club of the Arkansas River Valley for $16,389.10
• Interlocal Agreement with Pope County to split expenses for recycling facility at 1801 South Knoxville Avenue

Planning Commission

The Russellville Planning Commission will consider a request to rezone property at 2304 SR-124 from R-1 (residential) to C-2 (commercial). The application is submitted by Samu General Market LLC on behalf of Y & O Russellville LLC. No other new or unfinished business is on the agenda.

• Rezoning application ZONE-0526-000771 for 2304 SR-124 from R-1 to C-2

City Council

The City Council will vote on several infrastructure contracts, zoning changes, and grant agreements. Key items include funding for City Hall repairs and a new signal project at N Arkansas Ave and Reasoner Ave.

• Appropriation of $375,000 for City Hall Repair & Maintenance Project via AHPP Grant
• Appropriation of $28,692.35 for replacement security cameras at City Hall and Police Department
• Contract award to Bowden Specialties, Inc. for N Arkansas Ave & Reasoner Ave Signal Project
• Proposed rezoning of realty submitted by Joshua Spence (recommended for denial)
• Interlocal Agreement with Pope County to split expenses for recycling facility at 1801 South Knoxville Avenue

Russellville Historic District Commission

The Russellville Historic District Commission will hold a regular meeting on June 25, 2026, to conduct a final review of the Downtown Historic District Guidelines with Post Oak Preservation Solutions. The commission will also review several certificates of appropriateness (COAs) for specific projects, including a bronze statue, sign reinstallation, building wall removal, a traffic signal box wrap, and a water station. Additionally, the commission will vote on a letter for the Paul Bruhn Grant application and on revised bylaws.

• Final review of Downtown Russellville Historic District Guidelines with Post Oak Preservation Solutions
• Review of COA for bronze statue of 'Jerry the Bulldog' beneath the west porch of Russellville Depot
• Review of COA for reinstallation of L-shaped arrow sign at 303 West Main Street
• Review of COA for removal of a 20-foot section of exterior wall at 201 N. Commerce Avenue
• Review of COA for vinyl wrap on traffic signal box at S. Commerce Avenue and W. Main Street

Airport Commission

The Russellville Airport Advisory Commission will receive the manager's report on May 2026 fuel sales and financials. Old business includes a project update on KRUE and the Air Race Classic. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is primarily informational.

• May 2026 Jet-A sales: $29,822.34 (5,304 gallons)
• May 2026 AVGAS sales: $15,295.42 (2,915.5 gallons)
• Accounts receivable aging: $11,552.52 in 0-30 days, $3,015.52 in 31-60 days
• City enclosed hangar occupancy: 100%; shade hangars: 65%; private hangars: 100%
• Hangar waiting list: 31 aircraft

The commission approved the previous month's meeting minutes and the manager's report. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded regarding airport operations or business.

• Accepted May meeting minutes (Motioned by Lance Oakley, Seconded by Cory Bauer)
• Accepted manager's report (Motioned by Cory Bauer, Seconded by Lance Oakley)

Oakland Cemetery Commission

The commission will review the May 2026 financial report and the current conditions of Oakland Cemetery. Members will also discuss a proposed community service project in partnership with District Court Probation.

• Approval of May 19, 2026 meeting minutes
• May 2026 financial report status update
• Update on Oakland Cemetery conditions and spring workshop results
• Proposed community service project with District Court Probation

Planning Commission

The Russellville Planning Commission will meet to discuss a property rezoning and two new development applications. The body will review requests for a self-storage facility and a portable building sales business.

• Rezoning of 120 E Main Street from C-1 to C-2
• Large Scale Development for a mini self-storage facility at 250 Lexington Ave
• Special Use Permit for a Portable Building Sales Business at 3616 E Main Street

The commission unanimously denied a request to rezone property from C-1 to C-2 to allow for heavy tool and equipment rental and sales. The second order of business involved a large scale development proposal for a self-storage facility at 250 Lexington Ave, which was presented but not yet decided.

• Approved May 7, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning from C-1 to C-2 at 120 E Main Street (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Russellville Board of Adjustment will meet to consider four separate variance requests. These requests involve sign dimensions, fence height, yard setbacks, and floodplain ordinances.

• Monument sign square footage and height variance at 821 E O Street
• Fence height variance at 522 S Jonesboro Ave
• Front yard setback reduction variance at 1405 Skyline Drive
• City Floodplain Ordinance variance for buildings at 420 N Arkansas and 110 East E Street

Airport Commission

The Airport Advisory Commission is meeting to review the manager's report, including fuel sales and hangar occupancy. The body will also discuss the Krue Project and the Air Race Classic.

• April 2026 Jet-A sales: 6,145 gallons ($35,256.81)
• April 2026 AVGAS sales: 1,964.50 gallons ($10,171.38)
• Hangar waiting list: 31 aircraft
• Krue Project update
• Air Race Classic discussion

The commission accepted the previous month's minutes and the manager's financial report. Discussion included updates on the Krue Project and potential Papi 90/10 equipment procurement.

• Approved last month's minutes
• Accepted the Manager's report

City Council

The City Council will vote on multiple appropriations including $80,912 for two Ford F150s and $46,013 for tennis court resurfacing, and consider economic development agreements with The Woodmont Company and Texas Roadhouse. Other items include drainage improvements on O Street and W 7th Street, a private club permit for Los Munchies Social Club, and an interlocal agreement with Pope County for the recycling facility. The agenda also includes a second reading of a zoning code amendment and an ordinance to codify the residential solid waste ordinance.

• Appropriation of $80,912 for two Ford F150s for Parks & Recreation
• Appropriation of $46,013 to repair and resurface City Park tennis courts
• Consider economic development agreement with The Woodmont Company for infrastructure reimbursement
• Consider economic development agreement with Texas Roadhouse for site development reimbursement
• Consider award of bid to Hardrock Construction for O Street Drainage Improvements

Oakland Cemetery Commission

The Oakland Cemetery Commission will hold a routine monthly meeting to approve April meeting minutes, receive a financial status update for April 2026, and hear a report on overall cemetery conditions from a recent workshop. The meeting also includes a public comment period and an open floor for items not on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the April 20, 2026 meeting
• Financial report status update for April 2026
• Update on overall cemetery conditions and results from the April 16th workshop
• Floor open to the public for concerns or suggestions

Planning Commission

The Russellville Planning Commission will vote on four items at its May 7 meeting: a large-scale development for a convenience store with fuel sales, a special use permit for a wrecker service, a utility easement vacation, and a rezoning. The public can attend in person at City Hall Council Chambers.

• Large-scale development for a convenience store with fuel sales at 46 Bradley Cove Rd (Blue Whale Development LLC for Quick Truck Wash Inc.)
• Special use permit for a wrecker service at 41 Gary Lane (Sam Mitchell for Gurinder Sarai, SPUP-0426-000750)
• Vacation of a 15'x115' utility easement at 3100 E Main St (Joey Rubino for Conagra Brands, VAC-0326-000732)
• Rezoning from C-1 to C-2 at 120 E Main St (Joshua Spence, VAC-0326-000742)

The commission approved the April 2026 minutes. It then unanimously approved the Large Scale Development application for a convenience store with fuel sales at 46 Bradley Cove Road, subject to health department approval and submission of building elevations, site‑plan details and a parking analysis. No final decision was recorded for the special‑use permit for a wrecker service.

• Approved April 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Large Scale Development for convenience store with fuel sales at 46 Bradley Cove Rd (unanimous, pending health department approval and additional site‑plan documentation)

Board of Adjustment

The Russellville Board of Adjustment will meet to consider three variance requests. These items involve landscaping buffers and pylon sign specifications.

• Variance for perimeter landscaping buffer along Hob Nob Rd. (submitted by ENFRA for Cherokee Nation Entertainment)
• Variance for pylon sign square footage and height at 3089 E Main Street (submitted by Cuerden Signs for Chick-fil-A)
• Variance for pylon sign square footage and height at 3099 E Main Street (submitted by US Signs for Woodmont Valley Park Russellville, LLC)

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved the minutes from the April 2, 2026 meeting. It also unanimously approved variance VARI-0426-000755 for Cherokee Nation Entertainment, allowing a reduced tree requirement on the northern property line and requiring full compliance on the southern line and a full variance on the rear (eastern) line. No decision was recorded on the Chick‑fil‑A sign variance (VARI-0426-000753).

• Approved April 2, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved VARI-0426-000755 landscaping variance with conditions (unanimous)
• No decision taken on VARI-0426-000753 Chick‑fil‑A sign variance

Airport Commission

The Airport Advisory Commission is meeting to review the manager's report, including fuel sales and aircraft movements for March 2026. The body will also discuss the KRUE project and the Air Race Classic.

• March 2026 Jet-A sales: 11,376 gallons ($41,900.96)
• March 2026 AVGAS sales: 2,180.68 gallons ($9,603.83)
• Hangar waiting list: 31 aircraft
• KRUE Project update
• Air Race Classic discussion

Russellville Historic District Commission

The Russellville Historic District Commission will hold a regular meeting with annual training, election of officers, and progress reports on the revision of historic district guidelines and various grants. No new ordinances or specific property decisions are on the agenda.

• Election of officers for the commission
• Annual Historic District Commission training
• Progress report on revision of the Historic District Guidelines
• CLG Grant Report
• Union Pacific Foundation Grant update

Oakland Cemetery Commission

The Oakland Cemetery Commission will approve minutes from March 2026, receive a financial report, and discuss the construction of the second phase of the memorial garden and Columbarium.

• Approval of March 2026 minutes
• Financial report for March 2026
• Discussion of memorial garden and Columbarium construction
• Public comment period
• Open floor for non-agenda items

The commission accepted the March 17 meeting minutes and the financial report, both motions approved. A motion to replace the deceased magnolia trees with small magnolias and to fertilize all existing trees was approved. No decision was made on the second phase of the Memorial Garden Project, which was presented for future discussion.

• Approved March 17 minutes (motion approved)
• Approved financial report (motion approved)
• Approved replacement of dead magnolias with small magnolias (motion approved)
• Approved fertilization of all existing trees (motion approved)
• Presented options for second phase of Memorial Garden Project – no decision made
• No public comments received

City Council

The Russellville City Council will vote on a resolution to accept a 90/10 matching grant from the Arkansas Economic Development Commission to develop an industrial site on South Elmira Avenue, funded by a $263,940 appropriation from Economic Development Reserves. Other major items include a $478,556.52 appropriation for a fire station alerting system, consideration of a downtown streetscape plan amendment, a sidewalk maintenance contract award, and support for a trail connection project. Also on the agenda are two ordinance readings: vacating a section of North Jackson Ave and amending the zoning code.

• Resolution to accept 90/10 matching grant and appropriate $263,940 for industrial site development on South Elmira Ave
• Appropriation of $478,556.52 from Sales Tax Capital Fund for a fire station alerting system (3 annual payments of $159,518.84)
• Resolution to amend agreement with Blackstone Construction for downtown streetscape plan to improve traffic/pedestrian safety and add drainage
• Resolution to accept bid from Curb Time Solutions for 2026 sidewalk maintenance
• Ordinance to vacate a 140-foot section of North Jackson Ave adjacent to Lots 12 and 7 in JL Shinn Addition

The council adopted several finance items, including a $817,114 pass‑thru from the Economic Development/Capital Fund for airport apron reconstruction, $263,940 for site development on South Elmira Avenue, $74,000 for historic preservation, and $478,556.52 for a fire station alerting system. All motions passed by a 6‑0 voice vote.

• Approved $817,114 airport apron reconstruction (6‑0)
• Approved $263,940 South Elmira Avenue site development (6‑0)
• Approved $74,000 historic preservation grant (6‑0)
• Approved $26,912.50 spring stipend for Street Fund employees (6‑0)
• Approved $215,886 spring stipend for General Fund departments (6‑0)
• Approved $478,556.52 fire station alerting system purchase (6‑0)
• Approved $17,177.01 reimbursement to Boys and Girls Club (6‑0)
• Approved ordinance amending the city zoning code (6‑0)

Civil Service Commission

The Russellville Civil Service Commission will meet on April 7, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at the Central Fire Station and via Google Meet. No specific agenda items were provided, so the commission will conduct routine business. Commissioners and city department representatives are scheduled to attend.

The commission accepted the February 3, 2026 minutes. It approved changes to fire‑department bonus points and to the new‑hire testing process. It also approved suspending competition to hire Hunter Lowrance as a firefighter and to hire Stephen Fletcher for the police department.

• Approved February 3, 2026 minutes (motion by Brown, seconded by Lea)
• Approved changes to RFD bonus points and removal of Fitness Appraisal Testing (motion by Camacho, seconded by Lea)
• Approved new hire testing process changes with in‑house grading (motion by Lea, seconded by Brown)
• Approved suspension of competition to hire firefighter Hunter Lowrance (motion by Lea, seconded by Camacho)
• Suspended competition to hire police officer Stephen Fletcher (handled via email)

Board of Adjustment

The Russellville Board of Adjustment will meet on April 2, 2026 to discuss two new variance applications. The first request seeks to increase a driveway width to 55 feet at 46 Bradley Cove Rd, exceeding the 40‑foot limit. The second request seeks changes to fence‑height limits and irrigation requirements along Hob Nob Rd. Both items are pending board action.

• Variance VARI-0326-000737: 55‑ft driveway at 46 Bradley Cove Rd (Blue Whale Development LLC for Quick Truck Wash Inc.)
• Variance VARI-0326-000738: fence height and irrigation standards along Hob Nob Rd (ENFRA for Cherokee Nation Entertainment)

The Board unanimously approved the February 5, 2026 Board of Adjustment minutes. It also unanimously approved a variance (VARI-0326-000737) allowing a 55‑foot driveway at 46 Bradley Cove Road, with conditions. Additionally, the Board unanimously approved a variance (VARI-0326-000738) modifying fence‑height requirements and waiving irrigation for a project on Hob Nob Road, also with conditions.

• Approved February 5, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved variance VARI-0326-000737 for 55’ driveway at 46 Bradley Cove Rd (unanimous)
• Approved variance VARI-0326-000738 for fence‑height and irrigation changes at Hob Nob Rd (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Russellville Planning Commission will meet on February 5, 2026 to consider three items. The commission will review a minor plat for the Damascus Road addition at 118‑120 Damascus Rd. It will consider a special‑use permit for a digital sign at 800 Williamson Way, and a zone‑text amendment to adopt proposed changes to the city’s zoning code.

• Minor Plat for Damascus Road Addition, 118‑120 Damascus Rd (ISUB-0226-000725) submitted by Barrett & Associates for D&T Investors LLC.
• Special Use Permit for a digital sign at 800 Williamson Way (SPUP-0326-000736) submitted by Ashton Smith for Christian and Missionary Alliance Church.
• Zone Text Amendment to adopt proposed changes to the Russellville Zoning Code (ZONE-0326-000740) submitted by the City of Russellville.

The commission approved the March 5, 2026 meeting minutes. It also approved a minor plat for the Damascus Road addition and a special use permit for a digital sign at 800 Williamson Way. Finally, it approved zoning code amendments to Article 3.23.1 (sidewalk applicability) and Article 12 (dwelling definitions), all by unanimous vote.

• Approved March 5, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Minor Plat for Damascus Road Addition (incidental subdivision) (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit for digital sign at 800 Williamson Way (unanimous)
• Approved zoning code amendments to Article 3.23.1 and Article 12 (unanimous)

Airport Commission

The commission will accept the previous meeting’s minutes and the manager’s financial report. It will discuss the Krue Project update and the Air Race Classic under old business. New business consists of miscellaneous items. No specific motions are recorded in the agenda.

• February 2026 Jet‑A sales: 11,376 gallons for $41,900.96
• February 2026 AVGAS sales: 2,180.68 gallons for $9,603.83
• City hangar occupancy (Jan 2025): 100% city hangars, 65% private hangars
• Hangar waiting list: 31 aircraft
• Old business: Krue Project update and Air Race Classic

The Russellville Airport Advisory Commission accepted the prior meeting's minutes after a motion by Lance and a second by John. The commission also approved the manager's financial and operational report after a motion by Francis and a second by Corey. No other formal actions were taken; the commission received updates on the Krue project and upcoming budget drafting.

• Accepted last month's minutes (motion by Lance, seconded by John)
• Accepted manager's report (motion by Francis, seconded by Corey)

City Council

The Russellville City Council will consider several actions, including reappointing Suzanne Alford‑Hodges and appointing two new members to the Historical Commission. A resolution will be voted on to allow police employee referral pay incentives. The council will also vote on a contract with Hard Rock Construction to build a recycling location at 1801 S Knoxville, funded by an appropriation of $242,823.65. Additional items include an engineering services agreement for the Airport Department and ordinances affecting local streets.

• Reappointment of Suzanne Alford‑Hodges and appointment of Dr. Jason Warnick and Michael Allinson to the Historical Commission
• Resolution to approve police department pay incentives for employee referrals
• Resolution to contract Hard Rock Construction, Inc. to construct a recycling facility at 1801 S Knoxville with an appropriation of $242,823.65
• Resolution to enter an engineering services agreement with McClelland Consulting Engineering, Inc. for Airport Department services
• Ordinance to vacate and abandon a 140‑foot section of North Jackson Ave adjacent to Lot 12 of Block 88 and Lot 7 of Block 89

The council adopted a contract with Hard Rock Construction to build a public recycling drop‑off at 1801 S Knoxville, appropriating $242,823.65 from the Economic Development/Capital Fund. The motion passed with a 7‑1 vote. Several other finance items and ordinances were also approved.

• Approved February 19 minutes (voice vote 8‑0)
• Reappointed Suzanne Alford‑Hodges and appointed Dr. Jason Warnick and Michael Allinson to the Historical Commission (voice vote 8‑0)
• Authorized destruction of old accounting records (Resolution 2403) (voice vote 8‑0)
• Approved private club permit for Tennille's Steak & Seafood LLC (Ordinance 2555) (voice vote 8‑0)
• Approved police department pay incentives for employee referrals (Resolution 2404) (voice vote 8‑0)
• Approved $242,823.65 contract with Hard Rock Construction for a new recycling station (Resolution 2405) (voice roll call vote 7‑1)
• Approved engineering services agreement with McClelland Consulting Engineering for the Airport Department (Resolution 2406) (voice roll call vote 7‑1)
• Amended the solid waste ordinance (Ordinance 2557) (voice roll call vote 8‑0)

Oakland Cemetery Commission

The commission will review the February 2026 financial report and the current conditions of Oakland Cemetery. Members will also consider adding the second phase of the memorial garden and Columbarium construction to a future agenda.

• Approval of February 17, 2026 meeting minutes
• February 2026 financial report status update
• Update on overall conditions of Oakland Cemetery
• Proposed construction of second phase of memorial garden and Columbarium

The commission approved the February 17 meeting minutes and accepted the financial report showing an operating balance of $78,653.96 and a Perpetual Care Fund balance of $268,206.60. It also approved a budget of up to $1,000 to install additional corner markers in the Mary Rye Campbell addition.

• Approved acceptance of February 17, 2026 minutes (motion approved)
• Approved acceptance of financial report (operating balance $78,653.96; Perpetual Care Fund $268,206.60) (motion approved)
• Approved release of up to $1,000 for corner markers in Mary Rye Campbell addition (motion approved)

Planning Commission

The Russellville Planning Commission will meet on March 5, 2026 to approve minutes from the January 5 and February 5 meetings and to discuss new business. The sole new business item is a proposal for a large‑scale solar array development along Hob Nob Road, submitted by ENFRA on behalf of Cherokee Nation Entertainment. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Large‑scale solar array development proposal for Hob Nob Road (submitted by ENFRA for Cherokee Nation Entertainment)

The commission approved the minutes from the January 5 and February 5 meetings by unanimous vote. It then approved the Large Scale Development application for a solar array on Hob Nob Road, also by unanimous vote, following staff recommendation and with conditions. No other motions were recorded.

• Approved January 5 and February 5 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Large Scale Development for solar array on Hob Nob Road (unanimous)

Russellville Historic District Commission

The Russellville Historic District Commission will consider three Certificates of Appropriateness: replacement of the entire storefront at 212 West Main Street (Gardner Building/Peoples Exchange Bank, c.1900), conservation of a ghost sign at 317‑319 West Main Street (J.L. Shinn Building, c.1875), and replacement of five doors at 318‑320 West “B” Street (W.J. White Building, c.1924). The meeting will also receive a progress report on revising the Historic District Guidelines and discuss a COA for a bronze statue of “Jerry the Bulldog” to be installed at the Depot.

• COA to replace entire storefront at 212 West Main Street (Gardner Building/Peoples Exchange Bank, c.1900) – PP0076
• COA to conserve ghost sign on east side of 317‑319 West Main Street (J.L. Shinn Building, c.1875) – PP0092
• COA to replace five doors (3 steel, 1 stained glass, 1 missing) at 318‑320 West “B” Street (W.J. White Building, c.1924) – PP0224
• Progress report on revision of the Historic District Guidelines
• COA required for bronze statue of “Jerry the Bulldog” to be installed at the Depot

The Russellville Historic District Commission approved a COA to replace the glass and metal storefront at 212 W Main St, a COA to conserve the ghost sign at 317‑319 W Main St with a test‑area condition, and a COA to replace four modern doors with reproduction doors at 318‑320 W B St. All three motions passed by voice vote. The commission also announced receipt of a $74,000 CLG grant and a $100,000 historic preservation restoration grant.

• Approved storefront replacement at 212 W Main St (voice vote)
• Approved ghost‑sign conservation at 317‑319 W Main St with test‑area condition (voice vote)
• Approved replacement of four doors at 318‑320 W B St with reproduction doors (voice vote)

Airport Commission

The Russellville Airport Advisory Commission will accept the previous month's minutes and the manager’s financial report. It will discuss three old‑business items: the Krue Project update, the Air Race Classic, and airport room renovations. New business is listed as miscellaneous. No formal decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Krue Project update (old business)
• Air Race Classic discussion (old business)
• Airport room renovations (old business)
• January 2026 Jet‑A sales: 6,521.88 gallons for $22,796.70 and AVGAS sales: 1,386 gallons for $6,421.50
• Hangar waiting list of 31 aircraft and 100% occupancy of city hangars

The commission voted to accept the minutes from the previous meeting. They also approved the manager’s financial and operational report. No other actions were taken.

• Approved acceptance of last month’s minutes
• Approved acceptance of the manager’s report and financial report

City Council

The Russellville City Council will consider a resolution to approve the purchase of 329 S. Commerce for City Corporation offices and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk‑Treasurer to sign the offer with KHR, LLC. A separate resolution will authorize an agreement with the Metro Little Rock Alliance for economic‑development marketing services for 2026. The agenda also includes a line‑item transfer of $8,000 within the Economic Development Fund and several zoning‑code and rezoning ordinances at various reading stages.

• Resolution to approve purchase of 329 S. Commerce for City Corporation offices, authorizing Mayor and City Clerk‑Treasurer to sign with KHR, LLC
• Resolution to authorize agreement with Metro Little Rock Alliance for economic‑development marketing services for calendar year 2026
• Line‑item transfer of $8,000 from Economic Development Fund line 21 (27.101.5209) to line 07 (23.101.5209)
• Ordinance amending the current zoning code (third and final reading) sponsored by the Planning Commission
• Ordinance rezoning 503 E Aspen Ln (second of three readings) submitted by Derek Brown on behalf of Gary Scarborough

The council adopted a finance item to spend $359,749.42 from the EMS Services Fund for new EMS equipment, passing the motion by a 7‑0 voice vote. It also approved a $15,000 reimbursement to Main Street Russellville, a $50,000 economic‑development grant for Woodmont Valley Park, and an $8,000 line‑item transfer between economic‑development funds, each by unanimous voice votes. All actions were recorded as adopted motions.

• Approved EMS equipment purchase $359,749.42 (EMS Services Fund) – voice vote 7-0
• Approved Main Street Russellville reimbursement $15,000.00 – voice vote 7-0
• Approved $50,000 Economic Development grant for Woodmont Valley Park – voice vote 7-0
• Approved $8,000 line‑item transfer between Economic Development funds – voice vote 7-0
• Approved purchase of 329 S. Commerce for city offices – voice vote 7-0
• Approved Ordinance No. 2549 amending the zoning code – roll‑call vote 7-0
• Approved Ordinance No. 2550 accepting dedication of rights‑of‑way – roll‑call vote 7-0
• Approved Resolution No. 2402 setting a public hearing on alley vacation – voice vote 6-0

Oakland Cemetery Commission

The Oakland Cemetery Commission will approve the minutes from its January 20, 2026 meeting, receive a financial status update for January 2026, and hear an update on the overall condition of the cemetery. The meeting also includes a public comment period and an open floor for items not on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the January 20, 2026 meeting
• Financial report status update for January 2026
• Update on overall conditions of Oakland Cemetery
• Public comment floor for community concerns and suggestions
• Open floor for items not on the agenda

The Russellville Oakland Cemetery Commission met on February 17, 2026. The commission approved the minutes from the January 20, 2026 meeting. It also approved the financial report showing an operating account balance of $85,706.91 and a Perpetual Care Fund balance of $267,371.33.

• Approved January 20, 2026 meeting minutes (motion approved)
• Approved February 2026 financial report (motion approved)

City Council

The special called meeting is concluding items from the January 22 meeting that was halted due to a gas leak. Council members will take a second reading of an ordinance dedicating rights‑of‑way and easements for the Hunt Estates Minor Subdivision (Amy Lynn Place). They will also consider rezoning ordinances for 503 E Aspen Ln and 800 Williamson Way, and set a public hearing on the vacation of a 140‑foot section of North Jackson Ave and an adjacent 80‑foot ROW.

• Second reading of ordinance dedicating rights‑of‑way and easements for Hunt Estates Minor Subdivision (Amy Lynn Place)
• Ordinance rezoning 503 E Aspen Ln
• Ordinance rezoning 800 Williamson Way
• Resolution to set public hearing on vacation of 140‑ft minimally improved section of North Jackson Ave and 80‑ft ROW adjacent to Lot 12 of Block 88 and Lot 7 of Block 89

The Russellville City Council unanimously approved an ordinance dedicating rights‑of‑way and easements in the Hunt Estates Minor Subdivision. It also approved rezoning ordinances for 503 E Aspen Ln and 800 Williamson Way. Additionally, the council adopted Resolution No. 2399 to set a public hearing on vacating a 140‑foot section of North Jackson Ave and an adjacent 80‑foot ROW.

• Approved dedication of rights‑of‑way and easements (Special Old Business Item 2) – Roll Call vote 7‑0
• Approved rezoning of 503 E Aspen Ln (Special New Business Item 1) – Roll Call vote 7‑0
• Approved rezoning of 800 Williamson Way (Special New Business Item 2) – Roll Call vote 7‑0
• Adopted Resolution No. 2399 to set public hearing on vacation of 140‑ft ROW on North Jackson Ave – Voice vote 7‑0

Planning Commission

The Russellville Planning Commission will elect its 2026 officers, consider a vacation of an alley in the Maddison White Addition, and review two rezoning proposals: one changing 500-502 Tyler Road from R-2 Medium Density Residential to C-4 Neighborhood and Quiet Business, and another changing 2407 N Arkansas Ave from C-2 Highway Commercial to C-3 Large Scale and Shopping Center Commercial.

• Election of Officers for the 2026 Calendar Year
• Vacation of an Alley between lots 1-3 and 10-12 of block 8, Maddison White Addition (VAC-0126-000721)
• Rezoning 500-502 Tyler Road from R-2 Medium Density Residential to C-4 Neighborhood and Quiet Business (ZONE-0126-000711)
• Rezoning 2407 N Arkansas Ave from C-2 Highway Commercial to C-3 Large Scale and Shopping Center Commercial (ZONE-0126-000716)

The commission unanimously retained the 2025 officers—Wendell Miller as Chairperson, John Choate as Vice Chairperson, and Cody Black as Secretary—for 2026. It unanimously approved the vacation of a 120‑foot portion of a 12‑foot wide alley at 301 S Utah (VAC‑0126‑000721), transferring the right‑of‑way to owner Chris Olson. It also unanimously approved rezoning the 500‑502 Tyler Road property from R‑2 to C‑4 Neighborhood and Quiet Business (ZONE‑0126‑000711). No decision was recorded for the rezoning application for 2407 N Arkansas Ave (ZONE‑0126‑000716) in the provided minutes.

• Retained 2025 officers for 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved vacation of 120‑ft portion of alley at 301 S Utah (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 500‑502 Tyler Road to C‑4 (unanimous)
• No decision recorded for rezoning of 2407 N Arkansas Ave

Board of Adjustment

The Russellville Board of Adjustment will meet on February 5, 2026 to elect officers for the 2026 calendar year and to consider three variance requests. The variances concern screening requirements at 21 Elliot Place, driveway paving requirements at 1016 Dowdy Loop, and landscaping requirements at 120 SR 331. No other business is listed.

• Election of officers for the 2026 calendar year
• Variance (VARI-1225-000699) to waive screening requirements at 21 Elliot Place, submitted by Cornelius West
• Variance (VARI-0126-000714) to waive driveway paving requirements at 1016 Dowdy Loop, submitted by Jackson and Taylor Jacobs
• Variance (VARI-0126-000714) to waive landscaping requirements at 120 SR 331, submitted by Barrett and Associates on behalf of KJ Development LLC

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the December 2, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved keeping the same officers for 2026. The Board granted variance VARI‑1225‑000699 for 21 Elliot Place, approving it with landscaping conditions. No decision was recorded for variance VARI‑0126‑000714 at 1016 Dowdy Loop.

• Approved Dec 2 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 officer slate, keeping current officers (unanimous)
• Approved variance VARI‑1225‑000699 for 21 Elliot Place with tree/shrub conditions (unanimous)
• No decision recorded on variance VARI‑0126‑000714 for 1016 Dowdy Loop

Civil Service Commission

The Russellville Civil Service Commission will approve the minutes from the November 25, 2025 meeting. It will review the fire department engineer promotional list, address scoring issues, and set dates for promotional and new‑hire testing. The police department will report on its new‑hire written test and discuss PAT testing. Finally, the commission will discuss the number of police officers needed for 2026.

• Approve minutes of the November 25, 2025 meeting
• Review fire department engineer promotional list and scoring issues
• Set date for fire department promotional testing
• Report on police department new‑hire written test and PAT testing
• Discuss officers for 2026

The commission approved the minutes from the November 25 meeting. Commissioners elected Mark Lykins as Chairman and Jon Brown as Executive Secretary for 2026. Both motions were adopted without recorded vote tallies.

• Approved November 25 minutes (motion passed)
• Elected Mark Lykins as Chairman for 2026 (motion passed)
• Elected Jon Brown as Executive Secretary for 2026 (motion passed)

Civil Service Commission

The Russellville Civil Service Commission will meet to approve minutes, review firefighter promotional lists, and discuss police officer hiring procedures. The agenda includes a review of scoring issues for firefighter promotions and a discussion on the schedule for new police officer testing.

• Review firefighter promotional list and scoring issues
• Discuss police officer written and PAT testing schedule
• Approve minutes from November 25, 2025 meeting
• Monitor new hire testing for Police Department
• Discuss Officers for 2026

Airport Commission

The Russellville Airport Advisory Commission will accept the minutes from the previous meeting and approve the manager's financial report. Members will hear an update on the KRUE airport project and discuss miscellaneous items. No formal motions or decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Accept last month's minutes
• Accept manager's financial report
• KRUE Project Update
• Miscellaneous business

City Council

Oakland Cemetery Commission

The Oakland Cemetery Commission will approve the minutes from the December 16, 2025 meeting, receive a financial status update for December 2025, and hear a report on overall cemetery conditions and upcoming spring workshops. The board will hold its annual election of officers and review 2025 accomplishments while discussing improvement ideas for 2026. A public comment period will also be provided.

• Approval of minutes from the December 16, 2025 meeting
• Financial report for December 2025
• Update on overall cemetery conditions and spring workshop schedule
• Annual election of commission officers
• Recap of 2025 accomplishments and suggestions for 2026 improvements

The commission approved the minutes from the Dec. 16, 2025 meeting and noted the current operating account balance of $82,697.09 and the Perpetual Care Fund balance of $266,067.87. A motion to purchase supplies up to $1,000 was approved. Mary Schwartz was elected chair, Kathy Lumpkin vice‑chair, and Steven Muha was confirmed for another term as secretary.

• Accepted December 16, 2025 minutes (motion approved)
• Approved purchase of supplies up to $1,000 (motion approved)
• Elected Mary Schwartz as Commission Chair (motion approved)
• Elected Kathy Lumpkin as Commission Vice‑Chair (motion approved)
• Confirmed Steven Muha for another term as Commission Secretary (motion approved)

Russellville Historic District Commission

The Russellville Historic District Commission will consider two Certificates of Appropriateness: one for repairing second‑story windows on the W.J. White Building at 320 West B Street, and another for repointing, painting, and replacing a window on the Caudle Building at 312 West 2nd Street. The meeting will also include a progress report on revising the Historic District Guidelines and a review of COAs approved by staff since the December meeting. Minutes from the December 16, 2025 meeting will be reviewed for approval.

• Review COA for repair of second‑story windows on the W.J. White Building (320 West B Street)
• Review COA for repointing, painting, and window replacement on the Caudle Building (312 West 2nd Street)
• Progress report on revision of the Historic District Guidelines
• Review COAs approved by staff since the December meeting
• Approval of minutes from the December 16, 2025 meeting

The Russellville Historic District Commission approved a storefront replacement at 212 W. Main St., a ghost‑sign conservation at 317‑319 W. Main St. with a test condition, and door replacements at 318‑320 West B St. All three motions passed by voice vote. The commission also announced receipt of a $74,000 CLG grant and a $100,000 historic preservation restoration grant.

• Approved replacement of glass and metal storefront at 212 W. Main St. (voice vote)
• Approved ghost‑sign conservation at 317‑319 W. Main St. with test‑area condition (voice vote)
• Approved replacement of doors at 318‑320 West B St. (voice vote)

City Council

Planning Commission

The Russellville Planning Commission will meet to consider rezoning requests for two properties and a right-of-way vacation. The agenda includes approval of minutes and unfinished business.

• Rezone 503 E Aspen Ln from R-1 to C-2 Highway Commercial
• Rezone 800 Williamson Way from R-2 to C-4 Neighborhood and Quiet Business
• Vacate N Jackson Ave right-of-way adjacent to JL Shinn Addition Lots 7 & 12
• Approval of December 2, 2025 minutes
• Unfinished (Old) Business: None

The commission unanimously approved the December 2, 2025 meeting minutes. It then unanimously approved the rezoning of 503 E Aspen Lane from R‑1 Single‑Family Residential to C‑2 Highway Commercial, following staff recommendation to forward the request to the City Council. No final action was taken on the 800 Williamson Way rezoning; staff suggested it also be forwarded to the Council.

• Approved December 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 503 E Aspen Ln from R‑1 to C‑2 Highway Commercial (unanimous)