It’s the first meeting with new mayor The Bryant City Council will meet Monday, March 26, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. This meeting will be at Bryant City Hall Complex. The address is 210 SW 3rd Street. You can watch live via this YouTube link.
See the full agenda below and minutes from what happened in the previous meeting.
AGENDA
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes
1. February 27th Council Meeting – Unapproved minutes
? Scroll down to end for what happened in previous meeting ?
Presentations and Announcements
2. Child Abuse Awareness Month Proclamation
• Child Abuse Awareness Proclamation.pdf
3. Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week Proclamation
• Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week Proclamation.pdf
4. Jennifer Benning appointed to Parks Committee
Mayor Treat recommends Jennifer Benning serve as Parks Committee representative for Ward 4.
5. Randy Robinson appointed to Community Engagement Committee
Mayor Treat recommends Randy Robinson serve as Community Engagement Committee representative for Ward 1.
6. Recognition of Senior Center Spelling Bee Winner – DeEtta Buckelew won the region-wide Spelling Bee at the
Senior Center.
7. Parks Master Plan Workshop
The Parks Committee has requested a Council Workshop to present the final Parks Master Plan.
Director’s Report
Public Comments
Old Business
New Business
Finance
8. Regular Monthly Financial Report – Period ending February 29, 2024
Approval and acceptance of the regular monthly financial report for the period ending February 29th 2024, see attached.
• 03.07.24 February 2024 Ending Financial Report.pdf
9. Resolution – To accept affidavit of record destruction
Resolution to accept the affidavit for record destruction as already presented to the council, see attached.
• 03.07.24 Res to Accept Record Destruction Affadavit.pdf
10. Financial Records to State 14-59-116 – for the year ending December 31, 2023, unaudited.
Approval and acceptance of the unaudited financial records to be published in the paper on or before April 1 per state ACA
14-59-116, see attachment.
• 03.20.24 End of Year 2023 Unaudited Financials for Paper Publishing. 03.20.24 End of Year 2023 Unaudited Financials for Paper Publishing.pdf
City Attorney
11. Ordinance
An ordinance providing for permission to destroy certain city records per city policy in Resolution 2015-5; and for other
purposes.
• Record Destruction Ordinance (1).pdf
Community Development
12. Multi-Use Trail Waiver – Pinnacle Pointe – 6845 Hwy 5
A multi-use trail waiver is requested for along Hwy 5.
13. Resolution for Sidewalks and Trails – To allow waivers on requirements to build sidewalks and multi-use
trails along Hwy 5.
A resolution to allow a temporary waiver from the requirements of section 10.10 of the Zoning Code for properties fronting
Hwy 5 that will be affected by the ARDOT Hwy 5 road widening from Hwy 183 to the Pulaski County line.
• Resolution_to_waive_sidewalk_requirement_for_ardot_hwy_5_road_widening.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 is no expected increases to the city budget by filling
the position.
15. Approval of Hiring Process for Parks Director
This is a request to fill the Parks Director position. This position must be filled as it oversees the city’s Parks Department. 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 is no expected increases to the city budget by filling the position.
16. Approval of Hiring Process for Two Deputy Court Clerks
This is a request to fill two vacant Deputy Court Clerk positions. The Deputy Court Clerks provide full clerical support for
Bryant, Haskell and Shannon Hills courts. There are only three Deputy Court Clerks in the department. Placing all of the
clerical burden of three different courts on to one employee is not sustainable. The two positions are budgeted for the entire
year so there is no expected increase to the city budget by filling these positions.
Parks and Recreation
17. Mills Pool Resurfacing – Request for funding
• swimming_pool_improvements_-_2-12-24.pdf
Public Works
18. Resolution of Intent
A resolution of intent regarding the meter replacement and upgrade project.
19. Resolution of Intent
A resolution of intent regarding the Lea Circle gravity sewer relocation project
Council Comments
Mayor Comments
Adjournments
MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
Bryant City Council Meeting
February 27, 2024 – 6:30 PM
Boswell Municipal Complex – City Hall Court Room
210 SW 3rd Street Bryant, Arkansas
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/bryantarkansas
UNAPPROVED MINUTES
A prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Rob Roedel.
Call to Order- Mayor Sanders at 6:30 pm
Roll Call
Council Members Present: Jason Brown, Jon Martin, Lisa Meyer, Jack Moseley, Jordan O’Roark,
Wade Permenter and Rob Roedel. Absent: Star Henson. Quorum Present.
City Clerk Mark Smith and City Attorney Ashley Clancy were also present.
Motion by Council Member Meyer, Second by Council Member Permenter to move [YT 2:35]
Item 15- “Nancy Pruitt appointed to Water/Sewer Advisory Board” to Item 6, Second by Council
Member Permenter.
Voice Vote. Motion Passed 7-1, (1 absent).
Clerk Note: Due to changes during the meeting, the Agenda and Minute number do not match.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of January 30, 2024 Regular Council Meeting Minutes [YT 3:05]
Motion to approve – Council Member O’Roark, Second by Council Member Meyer.
Voice Vote. Motion Passed 7-1, (1 absent).
2. Approval of February 13, 2024 Regular Council Meeting Minutes [YT 3:35]
Motion to approve – Council Member Martin, Second by Council Member Meyer.
Voice Vote. Motion Passed 7-1, (1 absent).
PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
3. First Responders Week Proclamation- Mayor Rhonda Sanders [YT 4:00]
4. Recognition of Chief JP Jordan Retirement – Citation from the House of [YT 6:45]
Representatives by State Representative RJ Hawk
5. State of the City – Mayor Rhonda Sanders [YT 10:20]
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Tracy Bullock- kids have never been an issue on Hilltop Road [YT 22:15]
Kim Suggs- Hilltop Road issue is due to speeders
Nancy Pruitt- 40 MPH is reasonable
Joseph McIntire- Hilltop had 42 accidents in 3 years, many pot holes, only 5 street lights
Carolyn Smart- 35 MPH will be too slow
Randy Bullock- Hilltop is a country road, 45 MPH is reasonable
David Smart- Asked if any study had been done on Hilltop
Debbie Broadway- Thanks to Mayor and Council, urges fiscal responsibility
NEW BUSINESS
6. Nancy Pruitt appointed to Water/Sewer Advisory Committee [YT 44:15]
Mayor Sanders recommends Nancy Pruitt to serve as Water/Sewer Advisory Committee
representative for Ward 2 (2028).
Motion to Approve- Council Member Brown, second by Council Member Moseley.
Voice Vote. Motion Passed 7-1, (1 absent).
Finance – Presented by Joy Black, Director
7. Monthly Financial Report – Ending January 31, 2024 [YT 44:55]
Acceptance and Approval of the Financial Report for the period ending January 31, 2024.
Motion to approve – Council Member Meyer, Second by Council Member Permenter.
Voice Vote. Motion Passed 7-1, (1 absent).
8. Resolution for Budget Adjustments- for period ending January 31, 2024 [YT 48:10]
A Resolution to approve budget adjustments for the period beginning January 1, 2024 and
ending December 31, 2024.
Motion to approve – Council Member Roedel, Second by Council Member Permenter.
Voice Vote. Motion Passed 7-1, (1 absent).
⮚ RESOLUTION 2024 – 06
9. Resolution for Budget Adjustments- for the period ending December 31, 2023 [YT 48:40]
To approve Budget Adjustments for the period beginning January 1, 2023 and ending
December 31, 2023.
Motion to approve – Council Member Martin, Second by Council Member Permenter.
Voice Vote. Motion Passed 7-1, (1 absent).
⮚ RESOLUTION 2024 – 07
Animal Control – Presented by Tricia Power, Director
10.Resolution – Authorizing the Mayor to Sell or Dispose of City Property – A [YT 50:10]
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.
Motion to approve – Council Member Roedel, Second by Council Member O’Roark.
Voice Vote. Motion Passed 7-1, (1 absent).
⮚ RESOLUTION 2024 – 08
City Attorney – Presented by Ashley Clancy
11. Interlocal Agreement [YT 51:40]
Interlocal Agreement with Saline County and Redlined Draft- Interlocal Agreement with Saline
County Concerning Developments in the City’s Planning Jurisdiction.
Motion to approve – Council Member Martin, Second by Council Member O’Roark.
Voice Vote. Motion Passed 7-1, (1 absent).
12. Ordinance to Reduce the Speed Limit on Hilltop Road – 3rd reading [YT 53:50]
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.
Chief Minden reported that 14,500 cars use the road in a week and based on radar, the
average speed is 44 MPH. Poor road conditions are a factor.
Lengthy discussion.
Council Member Martin made a Motion to reduce the speed limit on Hilltop to 40 MPH, Second
by Council Member Permenter.
After further discussion, both Council Member Martin and Permenter agreed to amend their
Motions with the following language- to reduce the speed limit on Hilltop that is currently 45
MPH to 40 MPH.
After further discussion, there was agreement to add Warning Signs to indicate to drivers that
the speed limit ahead is changing.
Voice Vote. Motion to Amend Passed 7-1, (1 absent).
Motion to suspend the rules and read 1st
, 2nd
, 3rd reading by title only by Council Member
Permenter, Second by Council Member Meyer.
Roll Call Vote. YEA: Brown, Henson, Martin, Meyer, Moseley, O’Roark, Permenter, Roedel.
Henson absent. Motion Passed 7-1, (1 absent).
Title read by Mayor.
Motion to adopt – Council Member Permenter, Second by Council Member Martin.
Roll Call Vote. YEA: Brown, Martin, Meyer, Moseley, O’Roark, Permenter, Roedel. Henson
absent. Motion Passed 7-1, (1 absent).
Motion to Adopt Emergency Clause by Council Member Permenter, Second by Council
member Meyer.
After further discussion, Council Member Permenter and Council Member Meyer agreed to
rescind their Motions at the request of Public Works Director, Tim Fournier.
Emergency Clause died for lack of a Motion.
⮚ ORDINANCE 2024-03
Community Development – presented by Colton Leonard, Interim Director
13. Resolution for Short-Term Rentals – Resolution to temporarily suspend zoning [YT 1:18:40]
regulations for short-term rentals during the Eclipse (April 5, 2024 through April 10, 2024).
DRC has approved. Discussion followed.
Motion to approve – Council Member O’Roark.
Following further discussion, Council Member O’Roark rescinded his motion.
Motion to Amend the Resolution to include April 10, 2024 by Council Member Martin, Second
by Council Member Meyer.
Voice Vote. Motion Passed 7-1, (1 absent).
Motion to Adopt by Council Member O ‘Roark, Second by Council Member Martin.
Voice Vote. Motion Passed (1 absent).
⮚ RESOLUTION 2024 – 09
Public Works – presented by Tim Fournier, Director
14. Ordinance to Update Leak Adjustment Policy – An ordinance authorizing [YT 1:31:10]
implementation of a policy governing water leakage adjustments in Bryant, Arkansas.
Motion to suspend the rules and read 1st
, 2nd
, 3rd reading by title only by Council Member
Meyer, Second by Council Member O’Roark.
Roll Call Vote. YEA: Brown, Martin, Meyer, Moseley, O’Roark, Permenter, Roedel. Henson
absent. Motion Passed 7-1, (1 absent).
Title read by Mayor.
Motion to adopt – Council Member Roedel, Second by Council Member Meyer.
Roll Call Vote. YEA: Brown, Martin, Meyer, Moseley, O’Roark, Permenter, Roedel. Henson
absent. Motion Passed 7-1, (1 absent).
Motion to Adopt Emergency Clause by Council Member Martin, Second by Council Member
Moseley.
⮚ ORDINANCE 2024-04
15.Memoranda Of Understanding with Bryant Schools – MOU between Bryant [YT 1:34:40]
Schools and the City of Bryant for road improvements on Hill Farm Road.
Motion to Adopt – Council Member Roedel, Second by Council Member Permenter.
Voice Vote. Motion Passed 7-1, (1 absent).
Council Comments [YT 1:36:15]
Jack Moseley- Asked about B&H Mobile Home Park, Ashley Clancy said the funds had been paid.
Discussion about Leak Credits on Lindsey Properties.
Jon Martin- New notification system for Alexander Youth Services.
Rob Roedel- Thanks to Rhonda Sanders for her service as Mayor.
Jason Brown- Thanks to Chief Jordan for years of service, Thanks to Brandon Futch for stepping up
to Chief, Thanks to Rhonda Sanders for her transparent leadership.
Mayor Comments [YT 1:40:40]
Thanks to all for opportunity to serve.
Tendering her Resignation upon certification of the election which is expected on March 8, 2024.
Adjournment
Motion to Adjourn by Council Member Meyer, second by Council Member Moseley.
Adjourned time: 8:12 PM.