Public Works Council Committee Meeting - April 7, 2026
Public Works Council Committee Meeting - April 7, 2026
The Public Works Council Committee of Jonesboro, Arkansas, met on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM at the Municipal Center. The committee considered three resolutions: a request for free utility services for a lighting pedestal, a contract for asphalt milling and overlays, and a contract for a sidewalk and lane reconfiguration project on Highway 91. All resolutions were recommended to the full city council.
Consent Calendar
- Approval of Minutes (MIN-26:022): The minutes of the March 3, 2026 meeting were approved by a vote of 4-0-3 (Ayes: Kevin Miller, LJ Bryant, Charles Coleman, Janice Porter; Absent: Anthony Coleman, Ann Williams, Chris Moore).
Public Comments & Testimony
- No public comments were made.
Discussion Items
- Roll Call and Attendance: The roll call showed present: John Street, Kevin Miller, LJ Bryant, Charles Coleman, Janice Porter. Absent: Anthony Coleman, Ann Williams, Chris Moore. However, Ann Williams later participated in discussions and voted on all resolutions, suggesting she arrived after the initial roll call. The chairman noted that a quorum was present despite the electronic attendance system not displaying it.
- RES-26:037 – Free Utility Services for Lighting Pedestal: The committee considered a request for City Water and Light to provide free utility services for a lighting pedestal at 423U West Huntington Avenue. The motion to recommend to the full council passed 5-0-2 (Ayes: Kevin Miller, LJ Bryant, Charles Coleman, Janice Porter, Ann Williams; Absent: Anthony Coleman, Chris Moore).
- RES-26:038 – Asphalt Milling and Overlays Contract (Job No. 2026:03): The committee reviewed a contract with Atlas Asphalt Inc. for $2,166,183.20 for the 2026 asphalt milling and overlays on selected city streets. Chairman John Street noted that only two bids were received; the other was from Richard Baughn Construction for $2,996,329.50. Councilmember Dr. Charles Coleman asked for clarification on the bid amount, initially hearing “$1,000 or $1,000,000.” Chairman Street confirmed the low bid was $1,000,000 (though the resolution states $2,166,183.20, indicating a possible misstatement in the discussion). The motion to recommend to council passed 5-0-2 with the same voting pattern.
- RES-26:039 – Highway 91 Sidewalk and Lane Reconfiguration (Job No. 2026:10): The committee accepted the low bid of $1,337,163.25 from Crabtree & Son Construction, Inc. for the Highway 91 sidewalk and lane reconfiguration project. Three bids were received; the others were Meadows Construction ($1,814,042.60) and White River Materials Inc. ($1,392,834.58). Engineering Director Craig Light explained the project scope: a turn lane from University Loop East to just past JTown Grill driveway (addressing blind spots), and a side path along the north side from North Caraway east to the Catholic Newman Center. Councilmember Ann Williams praised the recent completion of a challenging sidewalk project on Johnson Avenue and noted that the new project will address a hazardous area previously raised by Chris Gibson. The motion to recommend passed 5-0-2.
Key Outcomes
- All three resolutions (RES-26:037, RES-26:038, RES-26:039) were recommended to the full city council for approval.
- The meeting was adjourned by a motion from LJ Bryant, seconded by Ann Williams, with a voice vote of all present (no recorded tally).
- Note on Attendance Discrepancy: The official roll call listed Ann Williams as absent, but she participated in discussions and voted on all resolutions, indicating she arrived during the meeting. The minutes reflect her votes as aye.
Meeting Transcript
Dr. Coleman, I need you to pressure button. Thank you. I was waiting to Ray Charles could see he could, you know, he could. I know he can't dance, so I can see enough. We got a quorum. It's not showing up on here, but uh we do have a quorum, so we'll proceed. Is this working? Um April. I can see this. Um let me check with the background. She switched it. It's coming up now. Okay. First item be approval of minutes, minutes 26-022, the minutes for the public committee meeting on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026. They were in the packet. Give you a minute to look at those, and I'll be ready to uh take motion. I make a motion if there's not any more changes. I'll second. Motion second uh to approve. Anybody have any questions or comments about the minutes as presented? Okay, if not, please um cast your vote on the minutes. Okay, and those approved. Um next item is new business resolutions to be introduced. Resolution 26037, a resolution requesting free utility service from City Water and Light for a lighting pedestal along Huntington Avenue. Whereas the City of Jonesboro is requesting that City Water and Light provide free utilities at the following location, 423U, West Huntington Avenue. Now, therefore be it resolved by the city council for the city of Jonesboro that section one that city water light requested by this resolution to provide free utilities to the location listed above. Section two to permit such service to be provided without charge. So provided is now and shall remain a use or purpose, which the city is engaged in as part of its governmental proprietary functions under authority to it by state law. Make a motion we forward to the city council. All second. Motion second for resolution 26037 to full council. Any comments or questions by anyone on the committee? Anyone in the public or staff? Okay, if not, we have a motion and second, please uh cast your ballot for resolution 26037. Okay, and that resolution passes will be sent to full council. Next item resolution 26038. Resolution by the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas to accept the low bid and enter into a contract with Atlas Asphalt Incorporated for the 2026 asphalt milling and overlays selected streets city street project job number 202603. Whereas the City of Jones has desires to accept the low bid and enter into a contract for the 2026 asphalt milling and overlay six selected city street project, whereas low bidder and the firm selected for the 2026 asphalt milling and overlays selected city streets project. Is Atlas Asphalt Incorporated? Whereas Atlas Asphalt Incorporated has bid 2,166, 183.20 cents for the 2026 asphalt milling and overlay selected city streets project, whereas the funding for the execution of the contract shall come from the 2026 budget and compensation shall be paid in accordance with the contract documents. Now therefore be it resolved by the city council for the city of Jonesboro, Arkansas. That section one, that's the city of Jonesboro shall accept the low bid and enter into a contract with Atlas Asphalt Incorporated in the amount of two million one hundred and sixty-six thousand one hundred and eighty-three dollars and twenty cents for the twenty twenty-six asphalt milling and overlay selected city streets project. Section two, the funding for the execution of the contract shall come from the 2026 budget, and compensation shall be paid in accordance with the contract documents. Section three, the mayor and city clerk are hereby authorized by the city council for the city of Jonesboro text Udall documents necessary to effectuate this agreement. I have a question. Yes. I don't know if I heard you lead it right that on that that first number. Did you say thousand a million? Million.
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