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July 2022 Council Minutes

City of Greenland, Arkansas Posted on August 16, 2022 by SophieAugust 16, 2022

July 11, 2022 Council Meeting Minutes

Meeting called to order at 6:00pm

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

Comments- none

Lisa Thornton motioned to approve June 2022 minutes, Jim Renfrow 2nd motion. Passed 7-0

Lisa Thornton motioned to approve June 2022 treasurer report, Jim Renfrow 2nd motion. Passed 7-0

Court & Police Report-Chief Stout gave report.

Building Inspector Report- Troy Enochs gave report.
Discussion regarding a contract for Building Inspector Troy Enochs and a discussion regarding who sends the Building Inspector out to do inspections. Discussed that according to the City code the Recorder/Treasurer is suppose to issue the Business License.

Planning Commission Report- Brenda Reynolds gave report.

Committee Report-none

Unfinished Business:
Update on Wastewater System Rehabilitation Project- Trent Williams with McClelland Consulting Engineering gave update. Carole Jones discussed the Natural Resource Division (NRD) funding application status

Ordinance 361- Planning Chair Wage Compensation- Chal Ragsdale motioned to amend and table it Ordinance 361 until August meeting, Rebecca Lawson 2nd motion. Passed 7-0

New Business:
Discussion: No left turn (2:30-3:30) sign by Greenland School-Officer Underwood wants to have a sign placed on Ross Street from 2:30-3:30pm for dismissal.
Jim Renfrow motioned to place a new time 2:30-3:30pm on the current sign on Ross Street, Lisa Thornton 2nd motion. Passed 7-0

Ordinance 362- Proposed revisions to the zoning use chart in Title 14-Lisa Thornton motioned to place Ordinance 362 on the 1st reading by title only, Jim Renfrow 2nd motion. Passed 7-0
Lisa Thornton motioned to suspend the rules and place Ordinance 362 on the 2nd reading, Jim Renfrow 2nd motion. Passed 7-0
Jim Renfrow- yes, Diane Reed-yes, Bill Yoes- yes, Lisa Thornton-yes, Chal Ragsdale- yes, Jermaine Petty-yes, Rebecca Lawson-yes.

Lisa Thornton motioned to approve the 2nd reading, Jim Renfrow 2nd motion. Passed 7-0

Lisa Thornton motioned to suspend the rules and place Ordinance 362 on the 3rd reading, Jim Renfrow 2nd motion. Passed 7-0
Jim Renfrow- yes, Diane Reed-yes, Bill Yoes- yes, Lisa Thornton-yes, Chal Ragsdale- yes, Jermaine Petty-yes, Rebecca Lawson-yes.
Lisa Thornton motioned to approve the 3rd reading of Ordinance 362, Jim Renfrow 2nd motion. Passed 7-0

Ordinance 363- Rezoning request for Greenland Acres LLC tract 7-Lisa Thornton motioned place to Ordinance 363 on the 1st reading, Jim Renfrow 2nd
motioned.
Discussion-Mrs. Cooksey is asking if this rezoning is going to effect her family and home. Passed 7-0
Rebecca Lawson motioned to approve the 1st reading, Lisa Thornton 2nd motioned. Passed 7-0
Lisa Thornton motioned to suspend the rules and place Ordinance 363 on the 2nd reading, Rebecca Lawson 2nd motion.
Jim Renfrow- yes, Diane Reed-yes, Bill Yoes- yes, Lisa Thornton-yes, Chal Ragsdale- yes, Jermaine Petty-yes, Rebecca Lawson-yes.
Lisa Thornton motioned to approve 2nd reading of Ordinance 363, Jim Renfrow 2nd motion. Passed 7-0
Lisa Thornton motioned to suspend the rules and place Ordinance 363 on 3rd reading, Rebecca Lawson 2nd motion. Passed 7-0
Jim Renfrow- yes, Diane Reed-yes, Bill Yoes- yes, Lisa Thornton-yes, Chal Ragsdale- yes, Jermaine Petty-yes, Rebecca Lawson-yes.
Lisa Thornton motioned to approve the 3rd reading of Ordinance 363, Rebecca Lawson 2nd motion passed 7-0

Announcements- Recorder/Treasurer McCard reminded council to pick up packets if they plan to run for their positions.

Citizen comments- Mrs. Cooksey mentioned her concern regarding the composite industry. She also asked for the Greenland officers to come sit at her driveway for speeders.

Bill Yoes made a motion to adjourn, Rebecca Lawson 2nd motion. Passed 7-0

Adjourn at 7:35 pm

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June 23, 2025
  • Greenland Department of the Washington County District Court
    Starts: 1:00 pm
    Ends: June 23, 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/

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July 7, 2025
  • Planning Commission Regular Meeting
    Starts: 6:00 pm
    Ends: July 7, 2025 - 7:00 pm


    Description:

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

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