City Council
Regular MeetingCabot, AR · February 3, 2025
Agenda
Cabot City Council Meeting
Ward 1
Eddie Long
Corey Spangler
Mayor
Ken Kincade
Ward 2
Stephen Redd
Clerk~Treasurer Brandon Hillenburg
Tammy Yocom
City Attorney Ward 3
Ben Hooper Maggie Cope
James Reid
Ward 4
Matt Webber
Kyle Pickard
February 3, 2025
6:30 p.m.
Cabot Justice Center
"There Is No Limit To The Amount Of Good You Can Do If
You Don't Care Who Gets The Credit."
~Ronald Reagan~
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CABOT CITY COUNCIL
February 3, 2025 @ 6:30 p.m.
Cabot Justice Center
805 W. Main Street, Cabot, Arkansas, 72023
Mayor Ken Kincade
AGENDA
1. Call to Order – Mayor Ken Kincade
2. Opening Prayer – Kyle Pickard
3. Pledge of Allegiance – Brandon Hillenburg
4. Roll Call
5. Read Ordinances and Resolutions by Title Only
6. City Council Old Business
a. Ordinance No. 1 of 2025 – An Ordinance Concerning Cabot City Council
Procedure for the Abandonment of Rights-Of-Way; Declaring an Emergency;
and for Other Purposes (3rd Reading)
b. Ordinance No. 3 Of 2025 – An Ordinance to Rezone Part of the SW ¼ Section 10,
T-4-N, R-10-W, City of Cabot from R-1, Single Family Residential District to R-
2, Medium Density Residential; Amending the Land Use Plan; and for Other
Purposes (2nd Reading)
7. City Council Confirmed New Business
8. City Council Potential New Business [Not to be Considered without Vote of Full
Council]
a. Ordinance No. 7 of 2025 – An Ordinance to Amend the City Council Meeting
Rules and Procedures; and for Other Purposes (1st Reading)
b. Ordinance No. 8 of 2025 – An Ordinance to Amend Article I § 1.3 of Unified
Development Code; to Declare an Emergency; and for Other Purposes (1st
Reading)
c. Ordinance No. 9 of 2025 – An Ordinance to Amend Article IV § 4.6 of Unified
Development Code; to Declare an Emergency; and for Other Purposes (1st
Reading)
d. Ordinance No. 10 of 2025 – An Ordinance to Amend Article VI § 6.1.2 of Unified
Development Code; to Declare an Emergency; and for Other Purposes (1st
Reading)
e. Resolution No. 2 of 2025 – A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk-
Treasurer to Enter into an Agreement with Red River Ford for the Purchase of
Vehicles; and for Other Purposes
f. Resolution No. 3 Of 2025 – A Resolution Approving the Destruction of Certain
Outdated Documents of the Cabot Police Department; and for Other Purposes
9. Community Input
10. Adjournment
• Exhibit A – Financials
• Exhibit B – Cabot Water & Wastewater Commission
• Exhibit C – Advertising & Promotion Committee
• Exhibit D – Planning Commission
Ordinance No. 1 Of 2025
An Ordinance Concerning Cabot City Council
Procedure For The Abandonment Of Rights-
Of-Way; Declaring An Emergency; And For
Other Purposes (3rd Reading)
"There Is No Limit To The Amount Of Good You Can
Do, If You Don't Care Who Gets The Credit"
~Ronald Reagan
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Ordinance No. 3 Of 2025
An Ordinance To Rezone Part Of The SW ¼ Section
10, T-4-N, R-10-W, City Of Cabot From R-1, Single
Family Residential District To R-2, Medium Density
Residential; Amending The Land Use Plan; And For
Other Purposes (2nd Reading)
"There Is No Limit To The Amount Of Good You Can
Do, If You Don't Care Who Gets The Credit"
~Ronald Reagan
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Ordinance No. 7 Of 2025
An Ordinance to Amend the City Council
Meeting Rules and Procedures; and for Other
Purposes (1st Reading)
"There Is No Limit To The Amount Of Good You Can
Do, If You Don't Care Who Gets The Credit"
~Ronald Reagan
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Ordinance No. 8 Of 2025
An Ordinance to Amend Article I § 1.3 of
Unified Development Code; to Declare an
Emergency; and for Other Purposes
(1st Reading)
"There Is No Limit To The Amount Of Good You Can
Do, If You Don't Care Who Gets The Credit"
~Ronald Reagan
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Ordinance No. 9 Of 2025
An Ordinance to Amend Article IV § 4.6 of
Unified Development Code; to Declare an
Emergency; and for Other Purposes
(1st Reading)
"There Is No Limit To The Amount Of Good You Can
Do, If You Don't Care Who Gets The Credit"
~Ronald Reagan
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Ordinance No. 10 Of 2025
An Ordinance to Amend Article VI § 6.1.2 of
Unified Development Code; to Declare an
Emergency; and for Other Purposes
(1st Reading)
"There Is No Limit To The Amount Of Good You Can
Do, If You Don't Care Who Gets The Credit"
~Ronald Reagan
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Resolution No. 2 Of 2025
A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk-
Treasurer to Enter into an Agreement with Red River
Ford for the Purchase of Vehicles; and for Other
Purposes
"There Is No Limit To The Amount Of Good You Can
Do, If You Don't Care Who Gets The Credit"
~Ronald Reagan
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Resolution No. 3 Of 2025
A Resolution Approving the
Destruction of Certain Outdated
Documents of the Cabot Police
Department; and for Other Purposes
"There Is No Limit To The Amount Of Good You Can
Do, If You Don't Care Who Gets The Credit"
~Ronald Reagan
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Exhibit A
Financials
“There Is No Limit To The Amount Of Good You
Can Do If You Don't Care Who Gets The Credit.”
~Ronald Reagan~
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Exhibit B
Cabot Water and
Waterworks
Commission
“There Is No Limit To The Amount Of Good You
Can Do If You Don't Care Who Gets The Credit.”
~Ronald Reagan~
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Cabot Water & Wastewater Commission Meeting
January 23, 2025 - Conference Room In-Person and Zoom
Attendees: Gary Walker, Bert Mayer, Nina Butler, Donette Spann, John Woodall, Baxter Drennan, Bruce
Brown, David Langstaff, Karen Ballard, and Tim Joyner
Gary Walker called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. John Woodall led the opening prayer.
Bert Mayer made a motion to approve the minutes from December 19, 2024, 2nd by Donette Spann,
Motion Carried unanimously.
GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT:
Projects:
• Willie Ray Dr. Tank Painting & Rehab – Contractor has mobilized to the site.
• Crews continue with leak/damage repairs, meter replacements and utility locates.
• ARDOT has approved reimbursement agreement to relocate of 7,800’-30” Transmission Main for
Hwy 107 widening.
• Maintenance Building – Bid opening extended to January 28, 2025.
• Sewer Extension to Pre-K school on Panther Trail – Due to Cabot Waterworks not having a
disclaimer on maps, a motion made by Bert Mayer to authorize General Manager to install a gravity
sewer line to be cost shared by CWW for $45,000 and $45,000 for School District, 2nd by Donette
Spann, Motion Carried Unanimously.
FINANCIAL REPORT:
Bruce Brown presented the December Financial Report. Bert Mayer made a motion to approve the
Financial Report, 2nd by John Woodall, Motion Carried Unanimously.
Bert Mayer made a motion to adjust the 2024 Budget to actual expenses, 2nd by John Woodall, Motion
Carried Unanimously.
Bruce Brown will look for other funds to increase property insurance line items on the 2025 budget.
BUSINESS ITEMS:
The Draft Rate Study has been received and Staff will review.
Financial Audit RFPs cost received. Landmark CPA’s cost is $18,000 which is higher than budgeted
amount. Bruce Brown will find funds from other accounts to move.
A motion made by Nina Butler to accept Hugg & Hall bid for sweeper attachment for track loader in the
amount of $10,985, 2nd by Donette Spann, Motion Carried Unanimously.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
PUBLIC INPUT: NONE
Gary Walker adjourned the meeting at 7:02pm
Minutes prepared by Karen Ballard.
_____________________________________________Donette Spann, Commission Secretary
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Exhibit C
Advertising and
Promotion Committee
“There Is No Limit To The Amount Of Good You
Can Do If You Don't Care Who Gets The Credit.”
~Ronald Reagan~
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Exhibit D
Planning Commission
“There Is No Limit To The Amount Of Good You
Can Do If You Don't Care Who Gets The Credit.”
~Ronald Reagan~
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CABOT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
January 28, 2025 – 7:00 p.m.
Veterans Park Event Center
508 North Lincoln Street * Cabot, Arkansas 72023
AGENDA ITEMS
1. Call to Order
Chairman Young called to order the regular meeting of the Cabot Planning Commission at
7:00 PM, in the Veterans Park Event Center, located at 508 North Lincoln Street, Cabot,
AR. The opening prayer was led by Chairman Chad Young and the Pledge of Allegiance
was led by Chairman Chad Young.
2. Roll Call
A roll call was conducted. The following persons were present: Chairman Chad Young,
Commission members Ronny Loe, James Knaack, Liz Bird, Chuck Prater, James
O’Gwynn, Shelia De Armond and City Attorney Ben Hooper.
3. Acceptance of Minutes from Last Meeting and Other Matters
The minutes of the December 2024 regular Planning Commission Meeting were approved
with a motion by Mr. Prater, and a second by Mr. O’Gwynn. Motion passed unanimously
by a Roll Call Vote 7-0-0.
4. Planning Commission (Public Hearing) opened at 7:01 PM
a) Special Use Permit – 114 West Pine Street (Buckman Brewhouse)
Chairman Young recused himself from this item. Co-Chairman Loe conducted the
meeting.
After a very lengthy discussion with the applicant, business owner and commissioners
a motion to approve by Mr. Prater, Second by Ms. De Armond passed by Roll Call
Vote 4-2-1. A special use permit was granted for a commercial brewhouse/restaurant
to operate at 114 West Pine Street.
Chairman Chad Young returned to conduct meeting
b) Amendments to the Unified Development Code - Article 1, Section 1.3.1-
Jurisdiction (Laura Nobles)
A motion to approve by Mr. Loe, Second by Mr. Knaack was approved by a Roll Call
Vote 7-0-0. This item shall be forwarded onto city council for their action.
c) Amendments to the Unified Development Code – Article IV, Section 4.6.1–Table
of Permitted Uses (Laura Nobles)
A motion to approve by Mr. Knaack, Second by Ms. Bird was approved by a Roll Call
Vote 7-0-0. This item shall be forwarded onto city council for their action.
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d) Amendments to the Unified Development Code – Article VI, Section 6.1.2–
Definitions (Laura Nobles)
A motion to approve by Mr. Prater, Second by Ms. De Armond was approved by a Roll
Call Vote 7-0-0. This item shall be forwarded onto city council for their action.
Planning Commission (Public Hearing) closed at 8:43 PM
5. Planning Commission (New Business)
a) Final Plat – Lot 1, Darden Addition (Richardson Engineering)
A motion to approve by Ms. De Armond, Second by Ms. Bird was approved by Roll
Call Vote 7-0-0, with the following contingencies: Add to the plat the bearing and
distance of Willie Ray Drive; Add to the plat dimensions from the property corners to
the centerline of Willie Ray Drive to ensure proper Right-of-way has been give; All
certifications and stamps shall be signed and dated.
b) Final Plat – Mule Acres (Bond Consulting Engineers)
A motion to approve by Mr. Prater, Second by Mr. Loe was approved by Roll Call Vote
7-0-0, with the following contingencies: The access/private drive easement on Lot 1,
Aclin Subdivision needs to extend to Lot 1, Mule Acres. The access/private drive
easement will need to extend to the south boundary line of Lot 1, Mule Acres to give
access to the property to the south; All certifications and stamps shall be signed and
dated.
c) Final Plat – Fourmile Creek Commercial Park (Halff)
A motion to approve by Mr. Knaack, Second by Mr. Low was approved by Roll Call
Vote 7-0-0, with the following contingencies: All staff comments shall be addressed
by applicant.
6. Community Input – Chairman Young announced that the beginning in February the
Planning Commission meeting will be held at the new Cabot Justice Center. Laura Nobles
mentioned to the commissioners to be watching in their email for the current Bylaws.
Informed commissioners to review and to make any suggestions for amendments or
additions to her. Chairman Young also announced to commissioners that their new iPad
devices were in and ready to be picked up.
Chairman adjourned the Planning Commission Meeting at 8:52 PM
I, the undersigned Planning Commission Chairman for the City of Cabot, do hereby certify the
foregoing to be a true and correct record of the proceedings of the City of Cabot Regular Meeting
held on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Chad Young, Planning Commission Chairman
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