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Agenda Meeting for March 17 City Council Meeting – March 10, 2026

City Council — Tuesday, March 10, 2026
BodyFayetteville, Arkansas
SessionCity Council
DateTuesday, March 10, 2026
StatusFILED
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0:00

Okay.

0:00

It is 4 30.

0:02

So we are now gonna begin the agenda meeting for the for what will be the March 17th City Council meeting.

0:15

The first thing we'll have at the meeting next week is a do I have the right?

0:22

Forgive me just one moment.

0:24

Yes, first up, we will have a report from the nominating committee.

0:28

And then we will move right into consent.

0:31

And after the meeting minutes, here are our consent items.

0:35

We have item A2, a joint funding agreement.

0:39

It's a resolution to approve a joint funding agreement with the U.S.

0:42

Geological Survey for stream gauge operation and maintenance and water quality sampling and monitoring at various locations in the city of Fayeville in 2026 with the amount paid by the city not to exceed $60,700.

0:58

And Chris is here and available to speak more about that if anyone would like.

1:17

Yes.

1:21

Okay.

1:22

Yeah, so this is a um a stream gauge monitoring program.

1:27

We've got two locations in the city, one on town branch near the White River, uh, and one on Mud Creek near the the uh city limits to the north.

1:36

Um these gauges are um maintained by the US Geological Survey, and uh they so they take samples periodically and we we pay for the uh for the service that they provide.

1:51

Um this is uh this is looking at stream gauge uh stream heights, uh so when we have floods, we know what kind of uh flooding event we have.

1:59

Uh it also has some some water quality uh sampling that it that we take.

2:04

Uh this is funded uh the USGS paid to put these in.

2:09

Uh we pay for the maintenance and upkeep.

2:11

Generally they they do contribute five thousand dollars per year, but we pay the remaining and we split that between uh the stormwater fund and the uh water and sewer fund.

2:26

Thank you, Chris.

2:26

Go ahead, Teresa.

2:28

Uh thank you, Mayor.

2:29

Um, I just wanted to ask Chris.

2:31

I mean, this is a long-term data set that the city gathers so we can really look at change over time in terms of um flow height and and how qu uh rapidly the stream will rise.

2:43

How many do you know off the top of your head how many years we've but we've got this data set for?

2:48

Um I think it's been Alan before I go here.

2:52

So I think it's been over 10 years, yes.

2:56

Okay, I think it's really important that we maintain that.

2:59

So thank you for bringing it forward.

3:01

Sure.

3:02

I I just have one more question.

3:04

I'm sorry.

3:04

Um do you have data to share with us about the the data that they're collecting?

3:09

Um I believe these now and correct me if I'm wrong.

3:11

I believe this is online and available.

3:13

We can provide a link to that if you if you'd like.

3:16

It's continuous information.

3:17

Thank you.

3:18

Yeah.

3:19

Sarah, this morning.

3:20

That was just what I had had my light on, was just I was curious about the different places that it does get reported, just so the public if they have an interest where they can go locate it.

3:29

I was just trying to do a Google search to find it and I couldn't locate it.

3:31

So yeah, we can we can send that link out to y'all so you can have it.

3:35

Yes.

3:36

Great.

3:37

Thank you, Chris.

3:38

Um, the next A3, A4, and five are all out of fleet, and Ross is here should you have questions.

3:45

The first one, A3 is a resolution to approve the purchase of automotive, heavy duty, and off-road aftermarket parts, tools, supplies, equipment, accessories, and additional services from multiple vendors as needed within the approved budget, pursuant to a source swell cooperative purchasing contract through January 10th, 2029, and any future renewals.

4:08

Terry is also here for that item.

4:11

A4 is a resolution to approve the purchase of two Ford F 550 plow trucks and the total amount of 186,789.

4:24

Um Olatha Ford Sales Incorporated, pursuant to a source well cooperative purchasing contract, plus any applicable surcharges, freight charges, and delivery fees, up to 10% of the original purchase price.

4:37

Minister Jones.

4:38

Thank you.

4:39

Um going back to A3.

4:41

Um, A3 is not for the purchase of any automotive vehicles.

4:45

Is it just for the parts?

4:51

Parts and tools, supplies, equipment.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
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Public Safety███████████████████19%
Zoning And Land Use█████████████13%
Engineering And Infrastructure███████████11%
Community Engagement████████8%
Procedural███████7%
Environmental Protection████4%
Procurement████4%
Economic Development███3%
Summary of Proceedings

Agenda Meeting for March 17 City Council Meeting – March 10, 2026

This was the agenda meeting for the March 17, 2026, City Council meeting, held on March 10, 2026, starting at 4:30 PM. The meeting covered consent items, a future public hearing, unfinished business from prior meetings, and new business items. Council members discussed several items in detail, with two items pulled from consent for full council discussion: the OSM Aviation Academy lease (A6) and police policy amendments (A14).

Consent Calendar

  • A2: Resolution to approve a joint funding agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey for stream gauge operation, maintenance, and water quality sampling at Town Branch and Mud Creek, with city costs not to exceed $60,700. Council member Teresa noted the importance of maintaining this long-term dataset (over 10 years) and requested a public link for data access. Staff will provide the link.
  • A3-A5: Three fleet items: A3 – purchase of aftermarket parts, tools, supplies, and services via cooperative contract; A4 – purchase of two Ford F-550 plow trucks for $186,789; A5 – award of bid for standardized low-profile trailers at $21,385 per trailer. Minister Jones clarified that A3 covers parts only, not vehicles. Ms. Moore asked about the software (Faster) mentioned for the plow trucks.
  • A7: Resolution to authorize a contract with Garver LLC for on-call aviation engineering services (one year with renewals, task order up to $20,000 per year). No questions.
  • A8: Resolution to approve a contract with MIG, Inc. for downtown plan consulting services ($359,564) plus a budget amendment. Britton Bostick presented engagement highlights: 52 events, 1,100+ comments, and outreach including Holt Middle School students who prioritized housing for all incomes, safety, active places, and natural character. No questions.
  • A9: Resolution to accept a $47,300 grant from Arkansas Historic Preservation Program for a windshield survey and historic district commission training. No questions.
  • A10: Resolution to approve amendment four with Hawkins Weir Engineers for recycling/trash facility improvements ($21,520). No questions.
  • A11: Resolution to approve an agreement with Access Dumpsters for solid waste hauling (2 years + renewals). Mayor noted this recurring item is required by ordinance and asked council to consider delegating future approvals administratively.
  • A12: Resolution to award bid for lead remediation at old police shooting range ($180,719.35 plus $45,179.84 contingency). Council member Turk asked about prior funding; staff confirmed this is the final remediation expense (lead will be recycled). Council member Moore asked about future use of the site for compost expansion; staff indicated it will be elevated after remediation, funded through future CIP budgets.
  • A13: Resolution to approve a budget amendment recognizing hazmat services revenue from Washington County ($14,634). No questions.

Discussion Items

  • A6 – OSM Aviation Academy Lease (Pulled from Consent): Devin Holland presented a proposed 5-year lease for a hangar ($1,900/month, 3% annual escalation) and 3,026 sq. ft. of office space ($15/sq. ft., $3,782/month) at Drake Field. OSM Aviation Academy, a Norwegian commercial pilot training school, plans to start with 18 students in 2026, scaling to 190 students and 25 aircraft by 2027, with long-term potential for 100 aircraft and 700 graduates annually. Estimated direct revenue over five years: $877,000 (lease plus fuel sales). No municipal capital investment required; tenant improvements funded by OSM. Council members expressed excitement but raised concerns:
    • Council member Turk asked about utility upgrades if needed; staff said the terminal has capacity and any expansions beyond the footprint would require council approval.
    • Council member Moore raised sustainability and quality-of-life issues: noise (aircraft are quiet two-seaters from Italy), leaded fuel (OSM may accelerate move to unleaded MOGAS), air pollution (staff will coordinate monitoring and report on noise complaints), and environmental justice for South Fayetteville. She requested the item be pulled from consent to allow public input. The council agreed, and the item will be placed at the beginning of new business on March 17.
    • Council member Stafford and Burnett expressed strong support, citing economic development and potential for unleaded fuel. Council member Stafford noted aircraft can use motor gasoline.
  • A14 – Police Policy Amendments (Pulled from Consent): Deputy Chief Tad Scott presented amendments to two policies: 41.3.8 (body-worn cameras and in-car digital mobile video recorders) and 52.1.1 (Office of Professional Standards). Changes align with new Axon equipment (replacing WatchGuard), shift language from “will” to “shall,” and update terminology. Council member Morton asked detailed questions:
    • Exemptions for vehicles not routinely used for traffic stops (e.g., school resource officers); staff confirmed those vehicles are not equipped.
    • Language “when possible” for activation; staff noted automatic activations (e.g., blue lights, weapon draw) and quarterly audits.
    • Deactivation for reluctant witnesses; staff explained request must be recorded first.
    • Retention (270 days for no-action incidents); staff said longer retention for arrests (misdemeanor 4 years, felony 7 years) and complaints accepted anytime.
    • Annual statistical summary is available for public review; staff will provide it. Council member Morton asked to pull the item off consent for further questions via email. The council agreed.
  • Unfinished Business:
    • Crossover Road/East Dixon Road rezoning: Remained on second reading. Staff will provide additional exhibits (topography, relationship to Hilton Creek) before the meeting.
    • Willow Avenue rezoning (RZN 2025-71): Remained on second reading. Staff distributed hard copies of alternative request exhibits and will include them in the public agenda packet.
    • Dead Horse Mountain/Gough Farm Road rezoning: Remained on first reading. Staff will provide update on traffic signal coordination with Arkansas Department of Transportation. Council member Turk noted a citizen email about water constraints; staff will review.
    • Ash Street rezoning: Remained on first reading. Staff provided conceptual drawings of the planned Ash Trail. Council member Turk requested a visual of the proposed building’s proximity to the trail (3 feet) at the next meeting. Council member Stafford requested a site tour for council members.
  • New Business:
    • D1: Resolution to amend Master Street Plan alignment of a neighborhood link between East 19th Street and East Pump Station Road. Staff recommends approval; Planning Commission and Transportation Committee both forwarded unanimously. Council member Turk requested a topography map for the packet.
    • D2: Ordinance to rezone 0.8 acres at 3513 W. MLK Jr. Blvd. from C1 to UT. Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval. No public comments received.
    • D3: Ordinance to transfer paving program approval authority from City Council to the Transportation Committee and clarify the committee’s role. Presented by Chris. The Transportation Committee voted 3-0 to recommend approval.
    • D4: Ordinance to amend CCR district to prohibit detention and retention ponds. Brought forward by Council member Turk to clarify original intent of the zone. No staff input yet.

Key Outcomes

  • A6 and A14 were pulled from consent and will be discussed as separate items at the March 17 council meeting. A6 will be the first new business item.
  • Public hearing on private club application (Muse Lounge) will occur at the March 17 council meeting; no discussion at this agenda meeting.
  • Additional information requested for several items (topography maps, traffic signal update, water constraint email review, conceptual trail drawings, etc.) will be provided before the March 17 meeting.
  • Council will consider a site tour for the Ash Street rezoning property.
  • All consent items (excluding A6 and A14) are expected to be approved as a block at the council meeting unless further questions arise.

Meeting Transcript

Okay. It is 4 30. So we are now gonna begin the agenda meeting for the for what will be the March 17th City Council meeting. The first thing we'll have at the meeting next week is a do I have the right? Forgive me just one moment. Yes, first up, we will have a report from the nominating committee. And then we will move right into consent. And after the meeting minutes, here are our consent items. We have item A2, a joint funding agreement. It's a resolution to approve a joint funding agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey for stream gauge operation and maintenance and water quality sampling and monitoring at various locations in the city of Fayeville in 2026 with the amount paid by the city not to exceed $60,700. And Chris is here and available to speak more about that if anyone would like. Yes. Okay. Yeah, so this is a um a stream gauge monitoring program. We've got two locations in the city, one on town branch near the White River, uh, and one on Mud Creek near the the uh city limits to the north. Um these gauges are um maintained by the US Geological Survey, and uh they so they take samples periodically and we we pay for the uh for the service that they provide. Um this is uh this is looking at stream gauge uh stream heights, uh so when we have floods, we know what kind of uh flooding event we have. Uh it also has some some water quality uh sampling that it that we take. Uh this is funded uh the USGS paid to put these in. Uh we pay for the maintenance and upkeep. Generally they they do contribute five thousand dollars per year, but we pay the remaining and we split that between uh the stormwater fund and the uh water and sewer fund. Thank you, Chris. Go ahead, Teresa. Uh thank you, Mayor. Um, I just wanted to ask Chris. I mean, this is a long-term data set that the city gathers so we can really look at change over time in terms of um flow height and and how qu uh rapidly the stream will rise. How many do you know off the top of your head how many years we've but we've got this data set for? Um I think it's been Alan before I go here. So I think it's been over 10 years, yes. Okay, I think it's really important that we maintain that. So thank you for bringing it forward. Sure. I I just have one more question. I'm sorry. Um do you have data to share with us about the the data that they're collecting? Um I believe these now and correct me if I'm wrong. I believe this is online and available. We can provide a link to that if you if you'd like. It's continuous information. Thank you. Yeah. Sarah, this morning. That was just what I had had my light on, was just I was curious about the different places that it does get reported, just so the public if they have an interest where they can go locate it. I was just trying to do a Google search to find it and I couldn't locate it. So yeah, we can we can send that link out to y'all so you can have it. Yes. Great. Thank you, Chris. Um, the next A3, A4, and five are all out of fleet, and Ross is here should you have questions.

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