1 00:00:08,160 --> 00:00:13,120 Father, we just come to you tonight, Lord. We're so grateful for all the the 2 00:00:11,759 --> 00:00:15,839 blessings that you've given us, God. Pray that you'd be with us in this 3 00:00:14,160 --> 00:00:19,039 meeting tonight. Pray that you would help us to do your will, God, and the 4 00:00:17,760 --> 00:00:21,600 decisions and the things that need to be made. God, we just thank you for this 5 00:00:20,400 --> 00:00:29,119 day. We thank you for all that you've done for us. In your name we pray. Amen. 6 00:00:25,760 --> 00:00:35,040 I aliance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic 7 00:00:31,920 --> 00:00:41,640 for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and 8 00:00:38,000 --> 00:00:41,640 justice for all. 9 00:00:47,200 --> 00:00:50,200 » President 10 00:00:50,239 --> 00:00:55,199 Nichols Nelson 11 00:00:53,520 --> 00:00:57,440 President Morris person 12 00:00:56,000 --> 00:00:59,359 » here. Counsel >> here. 13 00:00:57,840 --> 00:01:00,800 » Council person Davis 14 00:01:00,160 --> 00:01:02,480 » here. >> Person 15 00:01:01,680 --> 00:01:07,439 » here. >> All right. I declare we have a quorum. 16 00:01:04,159 --> 00:01:12,320 So we will begin our meeting. Um if you read through your minutes from August, 17 00:01:09,520 --> 00:01:18,159 um there were a few errors. So we are going to postpone those for approval 18 00:01:15,280 --> 00:01:24,119 until the next meeting. So we'll jump right into department reports with 19 00:01:21,119 --> 00:01:24,119 Jason. 20 00:01:26,799 --> 00:01:34,560 So, park straight used 80 gallons of diesel, brought in $300 in village 21 00:01:31,520 --> 00:01:38,320 rentals, 600 in RV rentals. Our flag football program looked really good this 22 00:01:35,759 --> 00:01:42,799 year. We had 106 kids sign up, which is 30 more than last year, over 30 more 23 00:01:40,079 --> 00:01:46,560 than last year. We also had 11 local businesses sponsor our league, which is 24 00:01:44,320 --> 00:01:51,360 something new. The league starts next Monday. 25 00:01:48,159 --> 00:01:54,799 This past closed yesterday. Um, we have a softball tournament planned for 26 00:01:52,720 --> 00:01:59,439 October 17th and the pickle ball court update. The 27 00:01:57,360 --> 00:02:03,680 demo is complete and the the dirt works pretty much complete and they start some 28 00:02:01,520 --> 00:02:07,640 of the electrical install. That's all I got. 29 00:02:04,479 --> 00:02:07,640 » Thank you. 30 00:02:16,800 --> 00:02:28,440 Public Works collected $2,782.50 for class 3 all to the city shop. 31 00:02:24,959 --> 00:02:28,440 Collected 21,7965 32 00:02:28,560 --> 00:02:38,160 for rolloffs. We used 497.4 gallons of gas and 3,249.4 33 00:02:36,160 --> 00:02:43,840 gallons of diesel. 482.59 34 00:02:39,840 --> 00:02:50,280 tons of class one and 301.12 tons of class 3 to the west of this landfield 35 00:02:46,800 --> 00:02:50,280 cost of $34,683.75 36 00:03:05,120 --> 00:03:14,760 gallons of gas 36.9 gallons sold 17 permits, completed 46 37 00:03:10,720 --> 00:03:14,760 inspections, collected $4,743.90. 38 00:03:15,280 --> 00:03:23,760 » For the month of August, we had 68 fire runs or emergency responses, and as of 39 00:03:20,239 --> 00:03:28,840 now, we're at 599 for year. We did not complete any inspections, contact, 40 00:03:29,200 --> 00:03:42,480 but he is back here tonight. He did his appointment around the I believe for six 41 00:03:37,440 --> 00:03:45,680 weeks. So, um we are still hiring to fill two positions. So, if you know 42 00:03:44,319 --> 00:03:48,319 anyone that would be interested in starting a career with the fire 43 00:03:46,720 --> 00:03:52,640 department, please send them along way. We have principal ability test and 44 00:03:49,920 --> 00:03:57,920 application process and we are looking for some individuals join our team 45 00:03:56,000 --> 00:04:02,159 » fulltime. We always have parttime positions open but we currently have two 46 00:03:59,519 --> 00:04:06,799 fulltime positions ready to go. We did host last weekend. We had one candidate 47 00:04:05,439 --> 00:04:11,599 show up for that. >> So that position is still actively open. 48 00:04:09,280 --> 00:04:15,680 We're still trying to recruit for those because we absolutely want to make sure 49 00:04:13,680 --> 00:04:20,280 we're having the best people we can commit to the city like we continue to 50 00:04:17,280 --> 00:04:20,280 do. 51 00:04:27,520 --> 00:04:36,000 So, police department made 203 contacts this month. 23 felony arrests for 17 52 00:04:33,919 --> 00:04:40,919 accidents. Code enforcement made 54 total contacts, 53 00:04:41,680 --> 00:04:51,600 four active property searches, animal control side, dispatch 44 times. 54 00:04:49,120 --> 00:04:56,320 They picked up seven dogs. Six of them entered the kennels, but they were able 55 00:04:53,040 --> 00:05:01,199 to adopt four out return owners. Currently receiving 20 dogs issued seven 56 00:04:58,800 --> 00:05:05,120 citations and three warnings. >> Thank you. 57 00:05:03,040 --> 00:05:13,320 » All right. So, our city sales tax came in at just over 199,000 and our portion 58 00:05:09,039 --> 00:05:13,320 of the county came in at $141,700. 59 00:05:13,600 --> 00:05:21,199 We'd like to mention that registration is opened for winter conference for the 60 00:05:19,199 --> 00:05:26,639 Arkansas Municipal League. Those dates are January the 13th through the 15th. 61 00:05:23,840 --> 00:05:33,120 If you are planning on going, please reach out to Meredith so that you can 62 00:05:29,120 --> 00:05:37,199 get your registration done. Um, if we don't get registered before the end of 63 00:05:34,880 --> 00:05:42,720 September, um, the registration fee goes up $50. 64 00:05:40,000 --> 00:05:47,479 With that, I will entertain a motion to accept department reports as submitted. 65 00:05:47,919 --> 00:05:55,520 » All in favor? >> All right. First item on our agenda 66 00:05:51,759 --> 00:06:01,360 tonight is to recognize um Captain Joe's been with the city for 40 years. And um 67 00:05:58,240 --> 00:06:04,880 so there are some refreshments after the meeting. If you want to grab grab some 68 00:06:03,199 --> 00:06:08,280 of those, we would invite you to do that. And 69 00:06:18,000 --> 00:06:25,039 Chief was able to reach out to this capital and get a capital citation on 70 00:06:22,400 --> 00:06:31,680 behalf of Captain. We appreciate your many years of service. It's quite an 71 00:06:27,280 --> 00:06:37,039 accomplishment to have 40 years in at any job and we very much appreciate you 72 00:06:34,639 --> 00:06:40,039 and the leadership that you offer this department. 73 00:07:02,160 --> 00:07:08,720 I I will say on behalf of Captain Bron, this is not something that he is willing 74 00:07:06,960 --> 00:07:13,280 to accept. This is something that was done behind the scenes. Uh he's a very 75 00:07:11,039 --> 00:07:16,800 humble man. He has sat through many many years of different leadership and he 76 00:07:15,120 --> 00:07:20,240 served a lot of time in this city and he stays committed to this city today. He 77 00:07:18,720 --> 00:07:25,840 made a commitment to me four years almost four years ago to uh see his 78 00:07:22,800 --> 00:07:29,199 career through and we we work day in and day out to make sure that we're on the 79 00:07:27,280 --> 00:07:33,360 same page to allow him to continue the path for the longevity that he's put to 80 00:07:31,520 --> 00:07:36,360 this city. And to you I commend you anytime. 81 00:07:42,560 --> 00:07:48,639 and he's not trying to keep him as long as we can. 82 00:07:47,120 --> 00:07:53,960 We're not celebrating retirement tonight. We're celebrating his 83 00:07:50,000 --> 00:07:53,960 dedication and his service. 84 00:07:55,520 --> 00:07:59,560 » A new life, new beginning. 85 00:08:00,160 --> 00:08:06,680 The next item on our agenda is 700 with economic development. 86 00:08:07,039 --> 00:08:10,599 Good evening everybody. 87 00:08:10,879 --> 00:08:18,360 » How many of you are familiar with Proposition three that's on the ballot 88 00:08:15,120 --> 00:08:18,360 this November? 89 00:08:18,639 --> 00:08:26,560 » Okay. All right. So, I am by no means an expert on this. I just wanted to give 90 00:08:24,639 --> 00:08:31,440 you guys a little bit of information about the proposition that is on the 91 00:08:28,960 --> 00:08:35,039 ballot. Um, it is a constitutional amendment. It's one of three that the 92 00:08:32,959 --> 00:08:40,640 legislature put onto the November ballot. Uh it is authorizing the general 93 00:08:38,080 --> 00:08:46,160 assembly to provide for the creation of economic development districts within 94 00:08:42,959 --> 00:08:51,600 cities, counties or cooperative areas to promote economic development within the 95 00:08:48,640 --> 00:08:56,720 economic development district. A lot of words, right? Uh so basically what that 96 00:08:54,480 --> 00:09:01,440 means is out of the 50 US states, two states 97 00:08:59,839 --> 00:09:05,680 don't have incentives to bring in business. Can you guess which states 98 00:09:03,519 --> 00:09:09,279 those are? Arkansas's one and the other is Arizona. 99 00:09:07,760 --> 00:09:14,240 We are the only two states in the US that don't do it. All of our bordering 100 00:09:11,920 --> 00:09:18,160 states have incentives to bring in businesses. So that's why you see so 101 00:09:16,160 --> 00:09:22,959 much development in other areas going on. Arkansas still does well with 102 00:09:21,120 --> 00:09:27,680 development, but this would help us attract businesses, industry, and others 103 00:09:25,839 --> 00:09:35,279 to come in because we would be able to create these districts to allow us to 104 00:09:30,800 --> 00:09:40,800 incentivize them. Um the way the Vote for this means we are in favor of 105 00:09:38,959 --> 00:09:45,120 changing the Arkansas Constitution regarding economic development, which 106 00:09:43,120 --> 00:09:49,440 includes allowing the legislature to create programs, loans, or grants of 107 00:09:47,600 --> 00:09:54,160 public money and established economic development districts. This allows the 108 00:09:52,160 --> 00:09:58,240 districts to levy taxes, assessments, and fees, allowing counties, 109 00:09:56,000 --> 00:10:02,480 municipalities, economic development districts, and other political 110 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:06,560 subdivisions to issue bonds to finance economic development projects. if it's 111 00:10:05,040 --> 00:10:11,440 approved by the voters of the jurisdiction and to repeal any parts of 112 00:10:09,040 --> 00:10:17,680 the Arkansas Constitution and supersede court rulings that may be in conflict 113 00:10:13,600 --> 00:10:23,839 with the uh amendment. So the bottom line on this is the issue three does not 114 00:10:20,399 --> 00:10:29,839 raise taxes. It does not impact existing revenues in communities. Uh it gives 115 00:10:26,640 --> 00:10:34,640 local control. So there will be a board that runs the economic development 116 00:10:32,320 --> 00:10:40,720 district. You can more than one district within a parameter. Uh so it gives us 117 00:10:38,399 --> 00:10:46,560 local control to make our own decisions about incentivizing development as 118 00:10:42,640 --> 00:10:51,680 needed. Um it put tool it gives us extra tools that we currently don't have uh 119 00:10:49,440 --> 00:10:58,959 that the other 48 states use basically against us to win deals. Um and it helps 120 00:10:55,200 --> 00:11:03,279 us level the playing field with uh Tennessee and Texas and Oklahoma and 121 00:11:01,519 --> 00:11:09,200 Missouri and others that are getting that we may not be getting that we might 122 00:11:05,680 --> 00:11:14,560 be in the lead for if we had this. Uh, currently in Arkansas, 123 00:11:11,600 --> 00:11:20,240 what we have available uh to bring in business is we have tax credits for 124 00:11:16,959 --> 00:11:24,240 investment and job creation. And then we have historic preservation tax credits. 125 00:11:22,800 --> 00:11:29,760 And if any of y'all have ever tried to do a historic preservation tax credit, 126 00:11:27,120 --> 00:11:37,040 that's you need your own set of lawyers and three years to get half of the 127 00:11:33,120 --> 00:11:41,760 documents that require for that. So by doing this 128 00:11:38,720 --> 00:11:45,920 » if it's improved it approved in November we would have three new tools. We would 129 00:11:43,760 --> 00:11:50,959 have a pro a property tax which is a tiff which is an abatement or a rebate. 130 00:11:48,880 --> 00:11:56,480 Uh we'd be able to issue bonds against future revenue generated by the project. 131 00:11:53,600 --> 00:12:00,240 Uh sales tax which would be star bonds. Uh, so that would also be bonds against 132 00:11:58,399 --> 00:12:04,880 future revenue that would be held by the developer and owner, not the community. 133 00:12:02,800 --> 00:12:09,519 And then there's a thing they modeled a lot of this after Texas. So right now 134 00:12:07,760 --> 00:12:14,959 it's called the Texas 380 style agreement. Works as a works as a rebate. 135 00:12:13,120 --> 00:12:20,560 It's a zero risk to the community. It's incentive only and it's paid when new 136 00:12:17,680 --> 00:12:24,560 revenue is generated. Um, and so the developer fronts all of money and the 137 00:12:22,639 --> 00:12:32,399 dollar amount is negotiated on the front end and it's repaid then the incentive 138 00:12:27,440 --> 00:12:38,079 is over. Uh so and most of the economic development 139 00:12:33,920 --> 00:12:43,040 uh districts are a 30-year district. Uh so 140 00:12:39,600 --> 00:12:50,399 you know what does it look like for us? The city or county if this is passed you 141 00:12:47,279 --> 00:12:57,839 are uh the ones that would create a district. So, uh, as city council, you 142 00:12:55,680 --> 00:13:02,000 can create a district. So, there would be board members associated with it, and 143 00:13:00,320 --> 00:13:07,200 mayor or county judge if it's in the city or if it's in the county. Uh, 144 00:13:05,440 --> 00:13:14,000 there's a sales tax that's limited to the entity that creates it. Uh, and then 145 00:13:11,120 --> 00:13:19,360 municipal like the wind, Cherry Valley, Hickory Ridge, they could all join 146 00:13:15,760 --> 00:13:26,720 together as one big uh or you can have smaller different is and the the 147 00:13:22,560 --> 00:13:32,880 districts do not have to talk to us. Um, so this is a very short overall for you. 148 00:13:31,360 --> 00:13:38,800 The last time I sat through this, it was a 45 minute presentation and I knew you 149 00:13:35,040 --> 00:13:43,279 guys not up for that. So I have a sheet for you guys that kind of gives you like 150 00:13:41,680 --> 00:13:48,320 what does it do, what does it not do with a website. So I'll get those to you 151 00:13:45,760 --> 00:13:52,240 guys before you leave tonight. Um, there's a lot more information 152 00:13:50,639 --> 00:13:56,160 But I wanted to make sure that you guys are aware of this, that it's on the 153 00:13:53,680 --> 00:14:00,720 ballot in November, and see if there's any questions or if you'd like us to get 154 00:13:58,639 --> 00:14:06,320 uh someone else to come and do the longer presentation for you guys. So, is 155 00:14:04,720 --> 00:14:12,160 there any questions I can answer for y'all tonight? 156 00:14:09,440 --> 00:14:17,760 » It's something that will be helpful to all of us if it passes. Um I fear that 157 00:14:16,000 --> 00:14:21,920 if it doesn't pass this time, I don't know when the next time Arkansas 158 00:14:20,000 --> 00:14:25,519 like this forward for economic development. 159 00:14:23,680 --> 00:14:32,880 » Currently, economic development dollars can only be used for industry. And where 160 00:14:29,920 --> 00:14:37,839 you see this used a lot in Texas is it's for like retail, restaurants, um housing 161 00:14:36,240 --> 00:14:41,440 subdivisions and things like that, >> hotels. 162 00:14:39,920 --> 00:14:48,959 » That's it's more of your quality of life, but it does also benefit the same. 163 00:14:46,800 --> 00:14:52,000 » Yes. I was going to say, so on the housing development stuff, the set stuff 164 00:14:50,399 --> 00:14:57,120 that I've sat through, they actually can negotiate with the subdivision um 165 00:14:55,279 --> 00:15:01,279 stakeholders where they'll get the infrastructure put in for the sewer, the 166 00:14:59,440 --> 00:15:04,079 street, the water, the lights, and then it can come back where they get their 167 00:15:02,560 --> 00:15:08,560 dollars and that abatement. So, it allows them to put the infrastructure in 168 00:15:06,639 --> 00:15:12,399 the ground at no cost to us, and we would absorb that once the neighborhood 169 00:15:10,399 --> 00:15:15,360 is completed and all that stuff is done. So, it helps us on not just the retail 170 00:15:14,240 --> 00:15:19,199 space, but it helps us on the residential spaces as well. 171 00:15:20,240 --> 00:15:28,639 There's no questions for >> like there's a lot to it. So be happy to 172 00:15:26,240 --> 00:15:34,240 get you guys with they have attorneys all over the state talking about it. 173 00:15:31,120 --> 00:15:39,279 » All right, Beon. Thank you very much. We'll move on. Um we have three 174 00:15:36,639 --> 00:15:44,560 resolutions um concerning property tonight. So 175 00:15:41,920 --> 00:15:48,399 come >> all remember we've done this several 176 00:15:45,760 --> 00:15:52,240 times now. specific way we have to handle it. So, we kind of treat this 177 00:15:50,160 --> 00:15:55,120 like a hearing. See, you know, we notice these individuals up make sure they're 178 00:15:53,920 --> 00:15:59,279 not here. If they are, they have a right to be heard. So, we'll start. I'm This 179 00:15:58,079 --> 00:16:03,839 This will be the property that ultimately we'll address in resolution 180 00:16:01,920 --> 00:16:09,079 9826A. So, let me check. Is James Watts Jr. 181 00:16:06,079 --> 00:16:09,079 here? 182 00:16:09,279 --> 00:16:14,160 I'm call Jessica. She's got some information on this property. I'm going 183 00:16:12,160 --> 00:16:18,000 let her talk about that and we'll be asking you to look at resolution. 184 00:16:28,240 --> 00:16:32,720 Yeah, sorry. This is regarding the property at 185 00:16:31,519 --> 00:16:38,120 » 403 West. >> 403 West. Anybody here on 403 West 186 00:16:35,120 --> 00:16:38,120 Union? 187 00:16:44,720 --> 00:16:52,480 So, these are photos that were taken as of today 188 00:16:50,320 --> 00:16:57,920 for the property. Um, the property belongs to James Watch. 189 00:16:56,000 --> 00:17:02,480 The property has busted and boarded up windows. 190 00:16:59,440 --> 00:17:07,679 Things like tarps and tote covering up windows. It's been abandoned for quite 191 00:17:04,319 --> 00:17:12,319 some time. The roof obvious has also obvious damage. Uh it's very unsightly. 192 00:17:10,559 --> 00:17:17,199 Has places where animals and vermin can nest inside and become a nuisance. Uh 193 00:17:15,120 --> 00:17:21,760 we've spoke to Mr. Lights in the past about the property in person. He stated 194 00:17:19,360 --> 00:17:25,760 that he was going to upkeep the grass. He stated at one time he was selling it 195 00:17:23,839 --> 00:17:30,960 and then we found out later it was in litigation. Um which settled in March of 196 00:17:29,280 --> 00:17:35,600 2026. Um, on May 11th, 2026, a notice of 197 00:17:33,600 --> 00:17:39,840 violation was sent to Mr. Wash regarding the property. Uh, the tracking on that 198 00:17:37,760 --> 00:17:43,679 letter states that it is currently being held at the post office per the 199 00:17:42,000 --> 00:17:50,000 recipient's request and has not been picked up. Um, on August 24th, 2026, we 200 00:17:48,080 --> 00:17:54,400 sent a notice to condemn and a notice of the city council meeting for tonight um, 201 00:17:52,480 --> 00:17:58,960 and for the resolution for the property. Uh, that same letter was posted on the 202 00:17:56,400 --> 00:18:01,960 property and tracking on that it was received. 203 00:18:05,200 --> 00:18:08,200 ask 204 00:18:18,160 --> 00:18:26,480 a resulting certain property located at 43 West Arkansas. 205 00:18:24,240 --> 00:18:33,120 Whereas city enforcement officer has investigated property owned by James 206 00:18:28,480 --> 00:18:36,120 which is located at 43 West Union County 900-0151-001 207 00:18:36,480 --> 00:18:41,240 legal description block 2 in block 208 00:18:42,080 --> 00:18:47,039 Arkansas whereas structure on the property has busted up windows with 209 00:18:45,200 --> 00:18:52,160 tarps and toe lids covering some windows and the roof has obvious damage whereas 210 00:18:49,679 --> 00:18:56,799 the property is unsightly it's open conditions where animals nest inside a 211 00:18:55,039 --> 00:19:02,799 nuisance and whereas the enforcement officer spoke with Junior in person 212 00:18:59,600 --> 00:19:10,720 regarding the property and Mr. Grass but that was all he was doing at 213 00:19:06,720 --> 00:19:19,240 the time and whereas a city learned by Mr. 214 00:19:12,960 --> 00:19:19,240 March 26 and whereas on May 11th not 215 00:19:19,360 --> 00:19:27,440 post office whereas August 24th 126 owner was mass 216 00:19:25,760 --> 00:19:31,840 certified regular mail written notification of the September 8th 126 217 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:35,840 city council meeting and his right at the same and said notice was posted on 218 00:19:33,840 --> 00:19:38,960 the property and where the city council find that the structure and condition of 219 00:19:37,200 --> 00:19:42,960 the property constitute nuance and are detrimental to the health and welfare of 220 00:19:40,480 --> 00:19:46,160 the city. Now therefore be resolved by the city 221 00:19:44,400 --> 00:19:50,640 council of the city of Win Arkansas that one the structure located at 43 West 222 00:19:48,080 --> 00:19:56,080 Union cross Arkansas is hereby declared to be a nuisance pursuit to the 223 00:19:51,760 --> 00:20:00,480 ordinances of the city of wind. Two said property shall have 30 days from the 224 00:19:57,919 --> 00:20:04,400 posting and resolution to structure otherwise the nuisance. 225 00:20:02,720 --> 00:20:09,120 If the nance is not available within the time provided, the city 226 00:20:06,720 --> 00:20:12,160 officer or designated representative is authorized to remove or cause removal of 227 00:20:10,880 --> 00:20:18,799 the structure in accordance with the city ordinance or the cost associated 228 00:20:15,360 --> 00:20:23,520 with clean as provided by law and ordinances of the 229 00:20:20,880 --> 00:20:27,799 city of wind. Approval September 26. 230 00:20:28,720 --> 00:20:34,039 I can entertain a motion to pass resolution 98268. 231 00:20:35,039 --> 00:20:40,880 All in favor? >> Any opposed? 232 00:20:38,720 --> 00:20:47,440 Motion carries. Next property is 420 Street. 233 00:20:44,400 --> 00:20:50,440 » Is anybody here on 420 K Street specifically? 234 00:20:50,799 --> 00:20:53,960 Yes, sir. 235 00:20:54,640 --> 00:20:57,640 Here 236 00:21:05,360 --> 00:21:14,480 are the photos that were taken today for the property. It also belongs to James 237 00:21:11,039 --> 00:21:19,120 Jr. Uh the property on the the structure on the property is considered a burnout. 238 00:21:16,559 --> 00:21:23,679 It's very dilapidated and collapsed on all sides. It's mostly a pile of debris 239 00:21:21,840 --> 00:21:29,200 that is unsightly and a nuisance. We received multiple complaints from people 240 00:21:26,400 --> 00:21:32,880 that live in the area. Um is also not in compliance with the city orders 241 00:21:30,480 --> 00:21:37,679 pertaining to tall grass, weeds, and vegetation. 242 00:21:34,400 --> 00:21:42,799 On November 26, 2025, I spoke to and had delivered notice of violation regarding 243 00:21:39,280 --> 00:21:47,440 the property um where again he stated he was selling it and found out it was a 244 00:21:44,960 --> 00:21:51,520 litigation which also settled in March 2026. 245 00:21:49,440 --> 00:21:58,320 Um in this property and the last property were both left hand judicials. 246 00:21:54,559 --> 00:22:02,799 Um we sent notice violations certified mail tracking letter shows the same as 247 00:22:00,640 --> 00:22:08,240 on the other property. It shows that it is being held at the post office per the 248 00:22:05,200 --> 00:22:12,320 recipient's request. On August 24th, 2026 we sent a notice to condemn and a 249 00:22:10,880 --> 00:22:17,039 notice is in council meeting on September 8th both standard and 250 00:22:14,480 --> 00:22:21,080 certified mail. And we also posted that on the property as well. Mr. 251 00:22:22,960 --> 00:22:32,039 Resolution number 986 252 00:22:27,679 --> 00:22:32,039 resolution certain property located 253 00:22:32,320 --> 00:22:38,919 there. A city enforcement officer has property own 254 00:22:42,720 --> 00:22:51,039 348 lot 13 and block 32 255 00:22:49,200 --> 00:22:56,799 northern additions to the city of W County and whereas the struct property 256 00:22:54,000 --> 00:23:01,120 is burned out severely collapsing on all sides and is largely debris and the 257 00:22:59,120 --> 00:23:05,840 property is also severely overgrown with tall grass weeds and 258 00:23:03,679 --> 00:23:09,440 And whereas on November 26, 2025, code enforcement officer spoke with and hand 259 00:23:07,440 --> 00:23:13,440 delivered notice of violation to James Jr. who stated he was attempting to sell 260 00:23:11,679 --> 00:23:17,120 the property. And whereas the city was later informed property was involved in 261 00:23:14,960 --> 00:23:22,480 litigation to Mr. family member which litigation settled in March 26 with the 262 00:23:19,679 --> 00:23:28,320 property remaining with James Jr. and whereas on May 14th the city was unable 263 00:23:25,520 --> 00:23:32,840 to deliver another notice at Mr. and sent to notice by certified 264 00:23:42,320 --> 00:23:48,159 regular mail notices city council meeting and his right to be 265 00:23:46,080 --> 00:23:52,880 heard at the same notice posted on the property and where the city council find 266 00:23:51,280 --> 00:23:57,039 of the property constitute a nuisance and are detrimental to the health safety 267 00:23:54,720 --> 00:24:01,200 and welfare of the citizens of Now that appropate by city council of 268 00:23:58,720 --> 00:24:05,520 the city of Arkansas that one the structural 420 street men cross Arkansas 269 00:24:04,080 --> 00:24:09,280 is hereby declared to be a nuisance pursuant to the ordinances of the city 270 00:24:07,200 --> 00:24:14,240 when two structure is hereby condemned and the owners of property 30 days from 271 00:24:11,279 --> 00:24:18,000 posting and resolution to remove the structure or otherwise the nuisance. If 272 00:24:16,559 --> 00:24:22,799 the nuisance is not available within the time provided, city of wind officer or 273 00:24:20,720 --> 00:24:28,080 designated representative to remove or cause the removal of the structure in 274 00:24:25,120 --> 00:24:31,240 the city of the cost 275 00:24:32,400 --> 00:24:35,400 as 276 00:24:40,159 --> 00:24:43,159 resolution. 277 00:24:45,520 --> 00:24:48,679 In favor, 278 00:24:58,000 --> 00:25:06,600 so everybody here on 14 Street is Harold Davis or Tina Middleton. 279 00:25:22,720 --> 00:25:33,200 photos from today. The property 14 Street belongs to Harold 280 00:25:29,760 --> 00:25:37,440 Davis has some obvious roof damage, inadequate plumbing, unsightly and 281 00:25:35,200 --> 00:25:41,120 sanitary conditions and tall grass on the fence on the property. Uh, we 282 00:25:39,440 --> 00:25:46,480 started receiving complaints, well I started receiving complaints when I 283 00:25:42,480 --> 00:25:50,080 started in last year, June 23, 2025, stating the conditions in the backyard 284 00:25:48,080 --> 00:25:54,640 were causing rodents and burning and they were becoming a problem. Uh, the 285 00:25:52,320 --> 00:25:58,559 tenant residing there, Carl Glen Lee, was staying there with no electricity 286 00:25:56,400 --> 00:26:03,200 and no water. He's still currently staying there with no water and no 287 00:26:00,159 --> 00:26:08,960 electricity. Um, I confirmed that both with water and electric company. Um, she 288 00:26:06,880 --> 00:26:13,039 the the complaintant stated that the Mr. Lee was deficated in the backyard due to 289 00:26:11,600 --> 00:26:17,120 no running water and inadequate plumbing. I made attempt at the 290 00:26:14,799 --> 00:26:23,039 residence multiple times. Um eventually caught up with Mr. Carl Glen Lee on a 291 00:26:20,400 --> 00:26:28,159 traffic stop. Um issued written warnings. Um also issued written 292 00:26:25,200 --> 00:26:33,200 warnings to the owner, Mr. Gerald Davis. Um he 293 00:26:30,480 --> 00:26:39,200 the 10day period of time went by, no progress was made. So I then issued 294 00:26:35,279 --> 00:26:42,960 citations um which on that court Mr. Lee reached out to me and stated that he was 295 00:26:41,200 --> 00:26:48,080 just going to plead guilty and pay the fines and as of today that's the 296 00:26:46,320 --> 00:26:54,640 condition of the house still and there's still inadequate plumbing and no 297 00:26:49,919 --> 00:26:59,360 electricity. Um on August 21st we sent a notice to condemn and notify of the city 298 00:26:56,960 --> 00:27:05,360 council meeting tonight. They also hosted on the property and I do know 299 00:27:02,320 --> 00:27:09,919 that Mr. Carl Finley was aware of tonight's meeting has since we posted 300 00:27:08,240 --> 00:27:14,799 the letter on the property. He has removed it multiple times. So that's 301 00:27:13,279 --> 00:27:19,919 that's as far as all the contact we've had with him since we sent those. 302 00:27:17,600 --> 00:27:22,919 And Carl Wley is the the tenant at the house. 303 00:27:28,400 --> 00:27:31,400 Resolution 304 00:27:36,080 --> 00:27:44,400 number 2026 C resolution declaring certain 305 00:27:40,880 --> 00:27:49,600 property located at 410 Bruce Street and the 306 00:27:46,240 --> 00:27:54,480 city officer has investigated property wav 307 00:27:50,640 --> 00:27:58,039 Middleton which is located at 410 street par 900375900 308 00:27:58,320 --> 00:28:05,039 legal scripture in the south.4 of lot number one in Robertson edition city of 309 00:28:03,039 --> 00:28:08,799 cross county Arkansas and whereas the property has roof damage inadequate 310 00:28:06,399 --> 00:28:13,919 plumbing unsanitary conditions and tall grass behind on the property and whereas 311 00:28:11,279 --> 00:28:17,039 beginning on June 23rd 26 the city received complaints from a neighboring 312 00:28:15,120 --> 00:28:20,320 resident that conditions and effect were causing rodents to become a problem and 313 00:28:19,039 --> 00:28:24,799 that the was residing on property without 314 00:28:22,159 --> 00:28:28,399 electricity or running water. Whereas the city confirmed with wind water and 315 00:28:26,960 --> 00:28:32,080 the electric company that there were no utility services at the property and the 316 00:28:30,000 --> 00:28:36,480 city was further advised the tenant was in the backyard due to the lack of 317 00:28:33,360 --> 00:28:40,480 running water and inadequate sun. And whereas after an unsuccessful attempt to 318 00:28:38,799 --> 00:28:44,000 contact the tenant at the residence city contacted owner Harold W. Davis and 319 00:28:42,399 --> 00:28:48,240 verbally warned him that the property needed to be addressed and after 10 10 320 00:28:46,320 --> 00:28:52,880 days pass progress written warnings were issued to both the tenant and the owner. 321 00:28:51,039 --> 00:28:56,640 Whereas after the time provided to address the violations expired without 322 00:28:54,559 --> 00:29:00,640 progress citations were issued to Carl Lee no later who later advised that he 323 00:28:59,120 --> 00:29:06,320 pleaded guilty in court and would pay fines but no progress has been made to 324 00:29:02,720 --> 00:29:09,679 date. Whereas on August 21st, 2026, the owners were mailed by certified regular 325 00:29:07,919 --> 00:29:12,960 mail, written notification of September 8th, 26 city council meeting and their 326 00:29:11,679 --> 00:29:17,520 right to be heard at the same and said notice posted the property. And whereas 327 00:29:14,799 --> 00:29:21,600 city council find of property constitute nuance and the health, safety, and 328 00:29:19,200 --> 00:29:24,559 welfare of the citizens of win Arkansas. Now therefore be resolved on the city 329 00:29:22,960 --> 00:29:29,120 council of the city of Win Arkansas that one structure of 410 street crossing 330 00:29:27,600 --> 00:29:33,200 Arkansas pursuant to the ordinance of the city of 331 00:29:30,720 --> 00:29:36,399 Win. Two, structure is hereby condemned and the owners of the property shall 30 332 00:29:34,880 --> 00:29:40,080 days from the posting and mailing resolution to remove the structure or 333 00:29:37,840 --> 00:29:44,240 otherwise the nuisance. Three, if the nuisance is not evaded within the time 334 00:29:41,520 --> 00:29:47,760 provided, the city officer is designated representative is authorized to remove 335 00:29:46,159 --> 00:29:51,679 or cause removal of the structure in accordance with the city nuisance 336 00:29:49,120 --> 00:29:55,360 abatement ordinance. Four, the cost associated with the 337 00:29:53,200 --> 00:30:00,840 removal of the property shall constitute against property as law and ordinances 338 00:29:57,600 --> 00:30:00,840 of the city. 339 00:30:01,440 --> 00:30:04,440 question 340 00:30:08,399 --> 00:30:12,919 that process 341 00:30:16,720 --> 00:30:21,559 I don't know that answer right now what I'll do 342 00:30:26,640 --> 00:30:31,159 resolution so we have some time 343 00:30:32,559 --> 00:30:38,120 It doesn't change what it's obvious. 344 00:30:41,039 --> 00:30:46,760 So I will look into that as an issue we need to address. 345 00:30:53,440 --> 00:31:00,559 » All in favor? >> Any opposed? 346 00:30:57,840 --> 00:31:05,120 All right. That is the last item on our agenda. We did have two sign up for 347 00:31:03,200 --> 00:31:09,520 public comments. I will remind you that public comments are just about public 348 00:31:07,760 --> 00:31:16,360 comments and that they're limited to three minutes. The first person signed 349 00:31:12,640 --> 00:31:16,360 up is Connie Robinson. 350 00:31:25,919 --> 00:31:34,640 » Good evening. Good evening. 351 00:31:30,960 --> 00:31:39,840 » Um, I would just like to say um to the mayor and the city councilman, I'm 352 00:31:37,279 --> 00:31:46,960 writing this memo to make my heart known, not in anger, not in wrath, 353 00:31:44,480 --> 00:31:52,640 but in truth, love, and a deep commitment to our community. There are 354 00:31:50,320 --> 00:31:56,799 some in our community who called me or may have labeled me as an angry black 355 00:31:55,440 --> 00:32:01,200 woman. I 356 00:31:58,320 --> 00:32:06,399 want the mayor, the council, and all citizens to understand how I truly look 357 00:32:04,080 --> 00:32:12,880 at my community and why I speak the way that I do or when I do speak. I'm not 358 00:32:09,840 --> 00:32:20,000 angry. I am a woman who stands on what is right. I stand for fairness, honesty, 359 00:32:16,720 --> 00:32:26,559 and justice. The people in our community deserve to be treated fair and honest. 360 00:32:22,880 --> 00:32:32,720 When I speak, I speak for them. A voice for those who are often unheard, 361 00:32:29,360 --> 00:32:39,039 overlooked, and mistreated. My passion comes from love for win and from a 362 00:32:36,240 --> 00:32:43,919 desire to see our city move forward together. 363 00:32:40,880 --> 00:32:50,240 You can't hide what's in your heart. BLESSED ARE THE PURE in heart. They 364 00:32:46,640 --> 00:32:54,600 shall for they shall see God. Throughout scripture, the heart is used. 365 00:32:54,720 --> 00:33:01,600 Let me say that word. The heart represents the innermost part of your 366 00:32:58,960 --> 00:33:06,159 person. The seat of your motives, your attitude, the center of your personality 367 00:33:03,679 --> 00:33:12,159 is in your heart. You can hide what's in your heart. It shows on You can't hide 368 00:33:09,279 --> 00:33:16,720 what's in your heart. Let me say it shows on your face, shows in your 369 00:33:14,000 --> 00:33:23,440 expressions. You can mask it, you can disguise it, play, act, but you can't 370 00:33:20,080 --> 00:33:28,960 hide what's in your heart. So this the heart being the seat of emotions also 371 00:33:26,320 --> 00:33:33,679 include your thinking process. From the heart flows the issues of life. 372 00:33:31,440 --> 00:33:39,279 Scripture said as a man thinkketh in his heart so is he. What is in your heart 373 00:33:36,799 --> 00:33:43,840 will come out of your expressions. It comes out of your action. Because from 374 00:33:41,519 --> 00:33:49,840 your thoughts come your desires. From your desires come your action. Because 375 00:33:46,799 --> 00:33:59,679 it all starts in your heart. Those who don't like me can't hide it because it 376 00:33:54,080 --> 00:34:07,519 comes out when you don't try to know me. I can't be almost a Christian. I can't 377 00:34:03,360 --> 00:34:12,000 be divided but unity if we if we don't agree. 378 00:34:09,599 --> 00:34:18,480 We can't be divided and want what's best for my heart is 379 00:34:14,960 --> 00:34:24,000 pure. I love this community. I want what is best for every family, every child in 380 00:34:21,359 --> 00:34:28,560 every neighborhood and win. I believe in working together with honesty and 381 00:34:26,159 --> 00:34:36,480 respect TO BUILD A BETTER, STRONGER, and more unity city. I ask the mayor in the 382 00:34:31,919 --> 00:34:42,320 council to see me for who I really am, a servant, a concerned citizen, 383 00:34:39,440 --> 00:34:46,079 » in a person who speak for the people. My words will be strong at times, but my 384 00:34:44,800 --> 00:34:49,520 heart is white. >> Excuse me. by motives are good. 385 00:34:48,240 --> 00:34:57,720 » Your 3 minutes is up. >> A voice from the people of W. Thank you, 386 00:34:52,960 --> 00:34:57,720 » Miss Janice. You're signed up next. 387 00:35:01,040 --> 00:35:09,119 » Good evening, Mayor. I heard you say on 926 388 00:35:06,720 --> 00:35:14,400 that the ditches will be cleaned out, but where I live in is not cleaned out 389 00:35:12,160 --> 00:35:17,560 in church. in church. 390 00:35:25,839 --> 00:35:34,920 We want to know when you 391 00:35:30,560 --> 00:35:34,920 » All right, that concludes our meeting. 392 00:35:35,119 --> 00:35:42,880 I will remind you there's refreshments for the family to be able to partake of 393 00:35:40,480 --> 00:35:47,240 that and anybody else that would like to and meet you with the journey.