The Bryant City Council will meet on Tuesday, February 27th to consider several items. The list includes changing the speed limit on Hilltop Road from 45 mph to 35 mph.
Another item is the possible relaxing of restrictions on short-term rentals from Friday, April 5, through Tuesday, April 9, 2024. This is around the time of the rare total solar eclipse in April, when there’s a possibility of an influx of travelers.
The Human Resources department will present the vacant position of Community Development Director. It’s noted in the agenda that no additional funds will be added to the budget for this position since it was already in the budget for a full year.
See the other agenda items below. This meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. It will be held at the Boswell Municipal Complex located at 210 SW 3rd Street in Bryant. All city council meetings are open to the public and Bryant residents are encouraged to attend.
See the full agenda below.
AGENDA
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes
1. January 30th Council Meeting – Unapproved minutes
• Unapproved Bryant City Council Meeting Jan 30 2024.docx.pdf
2. February 13th Special Council Meeting – Unapproved minutes
• Unapproved Minutes Feb 13 2024 SPECIAL Bryant Council Meeting.docx.pdf
Presentations and Announcements
3. Arkansas First Responders Week Proclamation
• Arkansas First Responders Week Proclamation.pdf
4. Recognition of Chief JP Jordan Retirement
Citation from State Representative RJ Hawk
5. State of the City – By Mayor Rhonda Sanders
6. Appointment of WSAC member
Director’s Report
Public Comments
Old Business
New Business
Finance
7. Regular Monthly Financial Report – Period ending January 31, 2024
Acceptance and approval of the city financial report for the period ending January 31, 2024 – see full agenda to open this document.
• 02.15.24 City Financials for ending January 31 of 2024.pdf
• 02.15.24 Finance Dept Head Report with Attachments.pdf
8. Resolution for Budget Adjustments – For period ending January 31, 2024
Resolution to approve Budget Adjustments to the period beginning January 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 2024 – see full agenda to open this document.
• 2.27.24 BA Resolution.pdf
9. Resolution for Budget Adjustments – For period ending December 31, 2023
Resolution to approve Budget Adjustments to the period beginning January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 20232024 – see full agenda to open this document.
• 2.27.24 BA Resolution for 2023.pdf
Animal Control
10. Resolution – Authorizing the Mayor to Sell or Dispose of City Property
A resolution authorizing the Mayor, and/or his/her duly authorized representative to sell, exchange or dispose of property belonging to the City that is no longer in use.
• Resolution Sell or Dispose of Property.pdf
City Attorney
11. Interlocal Agreement
12. Ordinance to Reduce the Speed Limit on Hilltop Road – 3rd reading
An ordinance to reduce the speed limit on Hilltop Road in Bryant, AR from its present speed limit of 45 MPH to a maximum of 35 MPH; declaring an emergency; and for other purposes.
• Ordinance to change the speed limit on Hilltop Road.docx (1).pdf
Community Development
13. Resolution for Short-Term Rentals – Resolution to temporarily suspend zoning regulations for short-term rentals.
• Resolution to suspend rules for Short Term rental.docx.pdf
Human Resources
14. Approval of Hiring Process for Community Development Director
This is a request to fill the Community Development Director position. This position must be filled as it oversees all planning and development for the city as well as code enforcement. It is a senior level position and the duties of this position cannot remain unattended. The position is budgeted for the entire year so there are no expected increases to the city budget by filling the position.
Public Works
15. Ordinance to Update Leak Adjustment Policy – An ordinance authorizing implementation of a policy
governing water leakage adjustments in Bryant, Arkansas.
• 2024 Water Leakage Ordinance.docx.pdf
• Updated Leak Adjustment Policy 2.13.2024.docx.pdf
16. MOU with Bryant Schools – MOU between Bryant Schools and the City of Bryant for road improvements on Hill Farm Road.
Council Comments
Mayor Comments
Adjournments
See the full agenda at This Link. You can watch the meeting live via this YouTube link.