↓
 

City of Greenland, Arkansas

Official City Government Site

  • HOME
  • Police
    • Laura’s Law
  • Fire
  • Contact
  • Calendar
  • City News
  • Utilities
  • New Residents
  • History
  • Econ Development
    • Greenland Attributes
    • Planning Area PDF
    • Map
  • Parks And Policy
  • Departments
    • Admin
      • Mayor’s Office
      • Job Opportunities
    • Police
      • Laura’s Law
    • Fire
    • Code Enforcement
    • Streets
    • Recycle
    • Library
  • Court
  • City Council
    • City Council Agenda
    • Council Minutes
    • Ordinances
      • 2025 Ordinances
      • 2024 Ordinances
      • 2023 Ordinances
      • 2022 Ordinances
      • 2021 Ordinances
      • 2020 Ordinances
      • 2019 Ordinances
      • 2018 Ordinances
      • 2017 Ordinances
      • 2016 Ordinances
      • 2015 Ordinances
      • 2014 Ordinances
      • 2013 Ordinances
      • 2012 Ordinances
      • 2011 Ordinances
      • 2010 Ordinances
      • 2009 And Prior Ordinances
  • Planning
    • Planning Agenda
    • Planning Meeting Minutes
    • Submissions & Deadlines
  • Permits/Applications
  • Code Book
  • Businesses
  • Community Center

Post navigation

← July 2021 Council Minutes
September 2021 Council Minutes →

August 2021 Council Minutes

City of Greenland, Arkansas Posted on September 16, 2021 by Tim VSeptember 16, 2021

August 9, 2021 Greenland City Council Minutes

Meeting called to order at 6:00pm

Those in attendance Mayor Groom, Misty McCard, Larry Forrester, Chal Ragsdale, Jim Renfrow, Diane Reed, Bill Yoes, Justin Reed, Rebecca Lawson, and Lisa Thornton.

Comments-none

Diane Reed motioned to approve July minutes, Justin Reed 2nd motion. Passes 7-0

Rebecca Lawson motioned to approve July treasurer report, Justin Reed 2nd motion. Passes 7-0

Court & Police Report-Chief gave report.

Building Inspector Report- Troy Enochs gave report.

Planning Commission Report- Brenda Reynolds gave report.

Committee Report-none

Ordinance 353-Justin Reed motioned to place Ordinance 353 on the 2nd reading by title only, Jim Renfrow 2nd motion. Passes 8-0

Lisa Thornton motioned to suspend the rules on Ordinance 353, Justin Reed 2nd motion. Passes 8-0

Larry Forrester-yes, Chal Ragsdale-yes, Jim Renfrow-yes, Diane Reed-yes, Bill Yoes-yes, Lisa Thornton-yes, Justin Reed-yes, Rebecca Lawson-yes

Lisa Thornton motioned to accept the 2nd reading of Ordinance 353 by title only, Justin Reed 2nd motion. Passes 8-0

Lisa Thornton motioned to place Ordinance 353 on the 3rd and final reading by title only, Justin Reed 2nd motion Passes 8-0

Larry Forrester-yes, Chal Ragsdale-yes, Jim Renfrow-yes, Diane Reed-yes, Bill Yoes-yes, Lisa Thornton-yes, Justin Reed-yes, Rebecca Lawson-yes

Justin Reed motioned to accept the 3rdand final reading of Ordinance 353 by title only, Lisa Thornton 2nd motion passes 8-0

MOA with ANRC Resolution-Lisa Thornton motioned to read resolution 08-09-2021A by title only, Justin Reed 2nd motion Passes 8-0. Lisa Thornton motioned to approve resolution 08-09-2021, Justin Reed 2nd Passes 8-0

Amendment No. 1 with MCE Resolution- Lisa Thornton motioned to read resolution 08-09-2021B by title only, Justin Reed 2nd motion Passes 8-0. Lisa Thornton motioned to approve resolution 08-09-2021B, Bill Yoes 2ndmotion Passes 8-0

Greenland Acres, LLC Rezoning Ordinance 354- Carole Jones gave discussion.

Lisa Thornton motioned to place Ordinance 354 on the first reading by title only, Bill Yoes 2nd motion Passes 8-0

Lisa motioned to accept the 1st reading of Ordinance 354, Jim Renfrow 2nd motion Passes 8-0

Lisa motioned to suspend rules and place Ordinance 354 on the 2nd reading by title only, Jim Renfrow Passes 8-0 Larry Forrester-yes, Chal Ragsdale-yes, Jim Renfrow-yes, Diane Reed-yes, Bill Yoes-yes, Lisa Thornton-yes, Justin Reed-yes, Rebecca Lawson-yes

Lisa motioned to accept 2nd reading of Ordinance 354 by title only, Jim Renfrow passes 8-0

Lisa Thornton motioned to suspend rules and place Ordinance 354 on the 3rd reading by title only, Jim Renfrow 2nd motion.  Passes 8-0

Larry Forrester-yes, Chal Ragsdale-yes, Jim Renfrow-yes, Diane Reed-yes, Bill Yoes-yes, Lisa Thornton-yes, Justin Reed-yes, Rebecca Lawson-yes

Lisa Thornton motioned to accept the 3rd and final reading of Ordinance 354 by title only, Jim Renfrow 2nd motion. Passes 8-0

Bond Attorney Selection-

Jim Renfrow motioned to go with Friday Firm #1, Lisa Thornton 2nd motion Passes 8-0

Justin Reed motioned to go with Rose Firm #2, Jim Renfrow 2nd motion Passes 8-0

Jim Renfrow motioned to go with Gill Firm #3, Lisa Thornton 2nd motion. Passes 8-0

Trash-A-Way Contract-Jim Renfrow discussed the citizens concerned about Trash-A-Way contract and if we have curbside pick up available. this regarding citizens trash not being picked up on a timely manner. Justin Reed mentioned the Mayor calling Trash-A-Way checking with them.

Announcements-none

Citizens Comments- none

Larry Forrester motioned to adjourn, Lisa 2nd motion Passes 8-0

Adjourn at 6:56

Posted in Uncategorized permalink

Post navigation

← July 2021 Council Minutes
September 2021 Council Minutes →

Greenland News

Ordinance 405: Sewer Rates

City of Greenland, Arkansas Posted on August 13, 2025 by Tim VAugust 13, 2025

Ordinance 405 was passed in its first reading last night at the city council meeting. This is the ordinance amending the sewer surcharge rates that were placed on our city residents by the State of AR for the sewer repairs. … Continue reading →

Posted in Information, News

Proclamation: James William A. Yoes Day

City of Greenland, Arkansas Posted on August 12, 2025 by Tim VAugust 12, 2025

Whereas James William A Yoes has resided in Greenland, Arkansas for nearly 90 years;

Continue reading →
Posted in mayor, News

Disaster Emergency Proclamation

City of Greenland, Arkansas Posted on May 27, 2025 by Tim VMay 27, 2025

Tornado 2025 Emergency Proclamation

Continue reading →
Posted in Information, News, Special

Job Openings

Job Opportunities

Job Opportunities with the City of Greenland will be found on this page. Click the link for the job you are interested in. Read More about “Job Opportunities”…

Continue reading →

City Calendar

September 22, 2025
  • Greenland Department of the Washington County District Court
    Starts: 1:00 pm
    Ends: September 22, 2025 - 4:00 pm

    Location: District Court: Greenland Department of Washington County District Court


    Description:

    Greenland Department of the Washington County District Court located at 8 E. Ross St in Greenland.

    Fines can be paid in person or by mail using cash, in-state check or money order or by debit/credit card by calling Court Solutions at (877)591-8768 or online at http://www.myfinepayment.com/

    More details...
October 6, 2025
  • Planning Commission Regular Meeting
    Starts: 6:00 pm
    Ends: October 6, 2025 - 7:00 pm


    Description:

    Location TBA.  Agenda can be found at
    https://www.greenland-ar.com/planning/planning-agenda/

    More details...
loader-image
Greenland, AR
11:19 pm, Sep 22, 2025
temperature icon 78°F
few clouds
49 %
18 mph
Clouds: 20%
Visibility: 6 mi
Sunrise: 7:09 am
Sunset: 7:33 pm
Weather from OpenWeatherMap
©2025 - City of Greenland, Arkansas - Weaver Xtreme Theme
↑