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Maumelle City Council Meeting 6/15/26
Published: Jun 15, 2026
Clawson Point Addition Annexation and Land Use Plan Amendments Advance Through Readings
The council reviewed and advanced three ordinances related to land use and annexation for the Clawson Point addition. Ordinance 1178, accepting the annexation of land known as the Clawson Point addition, was read for the second time and will proceed to a third reading. Ordinance 1179, amending the land use plan for the Clawson Point addition, was also read for the second time and will advance. Ordinance 1180, amending the land use plan and map for the Clawson Point addition, was read for the second time and will also move to a third reading.
Concerns Raised Over New Development's Proximity to Trail; Buffer Zones Confirmed
Council Member Shen received inquiries from residents on Diamond Point regarding the new development behind them. Residents are concerned about the proximity of the development to the trail and the clearing activities. It was confirmed that a buffer zone, tree protection area, and designated development plan exist to prevent the development from encroaching on the trail. Staff will send someone to double-check compliance.
May 2026 Financial Report Shows Increased Tax Collections and Varied Expenditures
The May 2026 financial report indicated that tax collections year-to-date were comparable to May 2025, with overall increases. Property tax collections were up $47,000 (3.5%), franchise fees were up $36,000 (6%), and sales tax collections showed an increase of $174,000 (5%). The public safety increase in sales tax is attributed to the half-cent sales tax. Parks and recreation saw a decrease due to lower admissions, memberships, and concessions. Planning and permits decreased due to fewer building permits and licenses. Investment income is down due to lower cash balances and a rate decrease. Miscellaneous revenues saw a large increase due to an operational transfer from the FEMA grant fund and $184,000 in dispatch reimbursements from North Little Rock. Expenditures for May 2026 are generally in line with 2025, with slight variances. The city attorney's office showed a large decrease due to a land valuation suit settlement in 2025. Courts increased due to higher salaries. Police expenditures decreased due to court and dispatch fees not being billed in 2026, which were received in June, and personnel costs are up. Fire expenditures decreased primarily due to a $1.1 million deposit on a new fire truck in 2025 and quarterly dispatching service fees not being billed in 2026, which were also received in June; personnel costs are up. Animal control increased due to building maintenance and water/sewer costs related to a water leak, with personnel costs also up. Public works increased primarily due to personnel costs. Parks decreased primarily due to building maintenance (roofing in 2025) while personnel costs are down. Planning increased due to higher personnel costs and budgetary differences. City services increased due to software licensing, maintenance, and capital expenditures, including equipping a police vehicle, deposits on a tornado siren, shades for pickleball courts, cameras for Lake Willistine, and a new Chevrolet pickup for the fire department. The total fund balance as of May end was $6.95 million, with committed funds for purchase orders totaling $356,000, a net fund budget of $6.6 million, and cash balances of $6.8 million. The city has approximately $2.4 million above the 20% unassigned fund requirement (Ordinance 438). The street fund shows a slight revenue increase, with property tax collections up 3.5% and state turnback fund up 3.4%. Grant revenue decreased due to the senior services vehicle grant last year. Expenditures are primarily due to wages, overtime, and related costs; vehicle maintenance costs are down. The senior services increase is in salaries. The street fund had a total fund balance of approximately $3.75 million, with designated funds of $353,000 for purchase orders, leaving a net fund balance of $3.4 million and cash of $3.75 million. The sanitation fund revenues are 4.7% ahead of 2025, while expenditures are up due to increases in salaries, overtime, vehicle maintenance. The total fund balance is $856,000, net fund balance $846,000, with most invested in fixed assets, and cash balance of $273,000 (up from April). The police and fire fund is for information only, showing a year-to-date revenue increase with no fund balances. The audit report is expected before the end of the month.
City Urges Residents to Report Illegal Solicitors to Police in Real-Time
The City Clerk reiterated the ongoing issue of solicitors in Mamel and urged residents to call the police non-emergency number (501-851-1337) in real-time to report illegal soliciting. She clarified that contacting the clerk's office is not effective for immediate action. The city plans to update its 'no-knock' list on the website, emphasizing that listed companies are the only legal solicitors. Anyone else is illegally soliciting and should be reported to the police.
Resident Raises Urgent Concerns Over Long-Standing Storm Drain Erosion and Safety Hazards
Matthew Ward presented concerns regarding a deteriorating storm drain behind his home and a neighbor's property on Aziron Drive. The erosion has reached the neighbor's fence line, and a sewer drain is exposed in their yard. Mr. Ward stated that despite contacting the city, only rip rap was applied to the hole, and no significant action has been taken for 20 years, although easement rights were signed. He expressed concern for the safety of his children, potential property value decline, and the cost of repairs. He vowed to persistently follow up with the city until the issue is addressed. Mayor's comments acknowledged a 'click fix' opened in March for a property, with rip rap being a standard erosion control method, and it is on the project list.
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