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6-16-26 Board of Directors Meeting
Published: Jun 16, 2026
City Board Meeting Addresses Personnel Changes, System Transition, and Community Initiatives
The Board of Directors meeting on June 16th included various administrative reports, personnel updates, and discussions on upcoming events. The City Manager reported on new hires, promotions within the fire and police departments, and retirements. City office closures for Juneteenth were announced, along with details on service collections and transit schedules. A significant transition to the BS&A system for payment processing was outlined, with temporary unavailability of online and pay-by-phone services. Several community events, including a badge pinning ceremony, pet clinic, and litter cleanup, were recognized. Updates were provided on the 900 Whittington and Community Resource Center projects. The board also mourned the passing of Director Elaine Jones, acknowledging her significant contributions to the city, particularly her work on the CDBG program.
City Establishes Electronic Funds Payment System for Vendors
The city adopted Ordinance O-26-27, establishing an electronic funds payment system for vendors. This aligns with Arkansas Code Annotated 14-59-105, requiring municipalities to formalize such systems. The new policy allows for electronic payments (ACH) to vendors, supplementing the existing option of receiving checks. Safeguards, including a two-day waiting period for vendor setup and personal verification calls, are in place to prevent fraud. The city currently has 675 vendors (39% of active vendors) on the ACH system, with plans to increase this number while maintaining security protocols like positive pay.
City Directors Approved for National League of Cities Summit Travel; Expense Details Amended
The Board of Directors amended Resolution 10911 to authorize out-of-state travel for Directors Beard, Garcia, and Trustee to the National League of Cities City Summit from November 18th to 21st. The amendment addressed inconsistencies from the previous meeting, including ensuring attendance on the 18th for pre-conference activities and striking a section that contained unaddressed blanks regarding expense limits. The board voted to strike Section 2, thereby allowing reimbursements to adhere to the board's travel policy without specific dollar limits outlined in the resolution, ensuring consistency with previous approvals.
City Receives Over $22,000 in Energy Efficiency Incentives for Water Barn Project
The city is recognizing the successful completion of efficiency studies and presentations by Kelly Withers of Clear Results and Marchanda Jones of Energy, leading to the issuance of checks for completed projects. The water barn project received incentives for HVAC and lighting, with further incentives pending for equipment. Future projects at the Davidson wastewater treatment plant are also expected to yield significant incentives. This collaboration highlights efforts to improve energy efficiency and secure financial benefits for the city.
City Tables Library Letter of Intent Amidst Discussions on Property Sale and Investment Recoupment
The Board of Directors discussed a resolution to adopt a non-binding letter of intent with the Garland County Library regarding the development of a new main library at the former Majestic Hotel property (100/101 Park Avenue). Directors debated the nature of the agreement, with some advocating for a clear intent to purchase and recoup the city's investment, while others noted the letter's vagueness regarding price and terms. The library director clarified that while compensation to the city is intended, the letter's purpose was to seek the city's blessing for the library to explore the site for their ballot initiative. The board ultimately voted to table the resolution to allow for further clarification and potential amendments, emphasizing the need for specificity regarding purchase price and terms.
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