Wynne public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The council voted to adopt Ordinance 895, establishing the position of Fire Marshal. It also approved the burning of outdated records, a contract for online electronic payments, and authorized Parks & Recreation to accept bids for sewer and dumping sites at the Sports Complex. All actions were approved by unanimous consent or a 10‑0 vote.
- Adopted Ordinance 895 establishing Fire Marshal (10-0)
- Approved burning of outdated records (unanimous consent)
- Approved contract for online electronic payments for licenses and rentals (unanimous consent)
- Authorized Parks & Recreation to accept bids for sewer and dumping sites at the Sports Complex (unanimous consent)
- Approved minutes of August 9, 2023 meeting (unanimous consent)
- Approved department reports presented (unanimous consent)
City Council
The Council adopted Ordinance 896 to create a flood damage prevention program and amended health and housing standards via Ordinance 894. The city also approved several equipment purchases, including roll-off bins and a replacement police car.
- Adopted Resolution 8-1-23 suspending penalties for uncut weeds and debris on properties destroyed by the March 31, 2023 weather event (8-2)
- Approved $3,875.00 payment for a 2016 court judgment
- Adopted Ordinance 894 amending minimum health and housing standards (9-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 896 establishing a flood damage prevention program (9-0)
- Adopted new personnel handbook
- Approved $56,700 for Public Works to purchase 10 open-top roll-off bins
- Approved collecting and accepting the most reasonable bid for road repairs at the Wynne Sports Complex
- Approved purchase of replacement police car for $35,690, paying the difference not covered by insurance
City Council
The City Council adopted several ordinances, including one establishing the number of subordinate police officers and another regarding municipal contracting. Zoning changes were approved to rezone one property and define wind generation facilities. Other ordinances regarding health standards, a fire marshal position, and flood prevention were scheduled for future readings.
- Adopted Ordinance 897 establishing the number of subordinate police officers (9-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 898 authorizing certain officials or employees to contract with the city (8-1)
- Adopted Ordinance 899 rezoning a property from A1 to R3 (8-1)
- Adopted Ordinance 900 defining wind generation facilities and permitting underground electrical infrastructure in AG districts (9-0)
- Scheduled third reading of Ordinance 894 regarding health and housing standards for August meeting (9-0)
- Scheduled second reading of Ordinance 895 to establish Fire Marshall position for August meeting (9-0)
- Scheduled second reading of Ordinance 896 regarding a flood damage prevention program (9-0)
- Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes and monthly department reports (9-0)