City Council

MINUTES CITY OF CHEROKEE VILLAGE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Thursday, May 14, 2026, 6: 00 P.M., CHEROKEE VILLAGE CITY HALL meeting is recorded, videoed and posted on Cherokeevillage. gov) CALL TO ORDER— Mayor Rose called the meeting to order at 6: 02 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE- Mayor Rose lead the Pledge of Allegiance. MOMENT OF SILENCE— A moment of silence was observed ROLL CALL, ESTABLISH QUORUM— Roll was called by City Clerk Penny Trumpy: Harrison yes, R Tatum yes, Thompson yes, J Tatum yes, Lowe yes, Rowland yes, Mayor, Clerk and Attorneys present. Absent: Martin, and Ishmael. APPROVAL OF AGENDA- Council Member Harrison motioned to approve the agenda, seconded by Council Member J Tatum. Motion passed.( 6 yes, 0 no' s) ANDY RYAN SCOLARSHIP AWARDED BY THE CVFD AUXILIARY— Chief Kal Dienst Andy Ryan presented the 2026 Andy Ryan CVFDA Scholarship awards too: Merissa Gurley- $ 1, 500.00 present to receive Haley Ramsey-$ 500. 00. Congratulations to Merissa and Haley and good luck in the next chapter of your life. (pictures posted) Andy Ryan was presented a wooded ax for his dedication to the Cherokee Village Fire Department and work with the Auxiliary. Thank you, Andy. ( pictures posted) PUBLIC COMMENTS/QUESTIONS ON AGENDA ITEMS( limit 3 minutes per person) NONE APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 9, 2026— Council Member J Tatum motioned to approve the April 9, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes, seconded by Council Member R Tatum. Motion passed( 6 yes' s, 0 no' s) CORRESPONDENCE: White River Solid Waste Management District— update from ORE— City Clerk Penny Trumpy read the letter from White River Regional Solid Waste Management District Project Coordinator concerning the declining price of PET plastics. They are discontinuing collection of PET plastics until the price rebounds some. FINANCIAL REPORT: Discussion Sales& Use Tax Street Dept Revenue— Mayor reported we are ahead of last year on collections. BUDGET UPDATE: - Heather Harrison— Budget Committee will be meeting in the next few months to review the expenses vs budget. MAYOR' S REPORT: Election Dates— posted on website, Facebook and information board at City Hall. All paperwork needs to be picked up at Sharp County Clerk' s office. Propane Contract Bid request have been emailed for the second time with a deadline of May 30, 2026. Website updates: o City Calendar is updated weekly or as items are submitted o Contractor' s page is updated as businesses are registered with the city. Date updated at the top of the list.) o Important phone numbers will continue to be added. o Working on links that will replace utility number on the side. Reminder— It is the time of year for projects around the home. Make sure you get a building permit if required and post it. Building Permit Procedures and fees are listed on the Planning and Zoning Department. Court Date for the Contempt of Court for the Mayor concerning SID is Tuesday( 5/ 19/ 26) at 1: 00 PM at Fulton County Courts. DEPARTMENT REPORTS: PLEASE SPEAK INTO THE MICROPHONE ANIMAL CONTROL: — Megan Mansfield— March, 2026- ON WEBSITE COMMUNITY SERVICE: SGT. Jim Griffin- NO REPORT DISTRICT COURT: - Court Clerk— Amanda Brewer— March- ON WEBSITE Cherokee Village City Council Meeting May 14, 2026 Page 1 FIRE DEPARTMENT: Chief Kal Dienst— February 2026- ON WEBSITE— Chief Dienst reported that all Fire Department vehicles have been checked out by a commercial inspector. PLANNING& ZONING: March 2026- ON WEBSITE CITY INSPECTOR- Charlie Akers CODE ENFORCEMENT: - Robert Otts ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT— Angela Hendon POLICE DEPARTMENT: - Chief Monte Lane— NO REPORT- no additions OTHER REPORTS: PLEASE SPEAK INTO THE MICROPHONE ANIMAL CONTROL COMMITTEE: - NO REPORT A& P MINUTES: - February 26,& March 26, 2026- ON WEBSITE— Council Member Rowland reported on Thunder of Thunderbird— 4th of July fireworks. The fireworks have increased but she has worked a deal with the fireworks company for a 25- minute show for$ 16, 000. Plans are moving forward but help is needed to help with parking. If your group would like to help with parking please contact Pamela Rowland. AIRPORT MINUTES: - NO REPORT— Tony Stallsmith from the Airport Committee gave an update on happenings concerning the airport. P& Z COMMISSION, MINUTES: - March 9, 2026- ON WEBSITE ECONOMIC EXPLORATION COMMITTEE: - NO REPORT- Next meeting 5/ 21/ 26 at 5: 30 at City Hall, public welcome. There are people who expressed interest on being on this committee and will be attending. Council Member Rowland will bring name to Council next month. TRI- COUNTY SOLID WASTE: - March 18,— ON WEBSITE OLD BUSINESS: 1. Ordinance on ADU— Jason Lowe- update— Still a work in progress and now Concerns with the 911 address. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Special Use Permits a. Short Term Special Use Permit— No 2026- 08- Thunder on Thunderbird 2026 July 4, 2026 Council Member J Tatum motion to approve Special Term Special Use Permit# 2026- 08, seconded by Council Member Thompson. Motion passed. ( 6 yes' s, 0 no' s) 2. ARDOT— Flathead Dr. Bridge— Report on website. Mayor Rose is in conversation with ARDOT and Companies as to the next step in repairing Flathead Dr. Bridge. 3. Destruction of old records. City Clerk— Penny Trumpy— Treasurer Skyler Casey is organizing the file cabinets and storage room and has files that are ready to be shredded. In the past the city had 66 boxes costing about$ 1, 000. 00. Instead of waiting and spending that amount of money we will be gathering papers to be shredded and bring to council monthly or every other month for approval at no cost. It is required for a list to be presented for Councils approval and One( 1) Council Member and City Clerk to be present at time of shredding. Council Member J Tatum and Council Member Lowe said they would help with this task. Council Member J Tatum motioned to approve the list to be shredded, seconded by Council Member Thompson. Motion passed.( 6 yes' s, 0 no' s). City Clerk will organize for this to be completed. PUBLIC COMMENTS/ QUESTIONS: NONE ADJOURNMENT- Council Member Harrison motioned to adjourn, seconded by Council Member J Tatum. Motion passed( 6 yes' s, 0 no' s) Meeting adjourned at 6: 49 P exokee D• DATE: 6/// llf O Q 4A APPROVED: CITY Steven R. Rose, Mayor CLERK ATTE • r e fa orAroo°' Pe Trumpy, City C er CHECK OUT CHEROKEEVILLAGE. GOV & CITY OF CHEROKEE VILLAGE ON FACE BOOK) INFORMATION BOARD OUTSIDE CITY HALL Cherokee Village City Council Meeting May 14, 2026 Page 2