[0:08] Father, we just come to you tonight, Lord. We're so grateful for all the the [0:11] blessings that you've given us, God. Pray that you'd be with us in this [0:14] meeting tonight. Pray that you would help us to do your will, God, and the [0:17] decisions and the things that need to be made. God, we just thank you for this [0:20] day. We thank you for all that you've done for us. In your name we pray. Amen. [0:25] I aliance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic [0:31] for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and [0:38] justice for all. [0:47] » President [0:50] Nichols Nelson [0:53] President Morris person [0:56] » here. Counsel >> here. [0:57] » Council person Davis [1:00] » here. >> Person [1:01] » here. >> All right. I declare we have a quorum. [1:04] So we will begin our meeting. Um if you read through your minutes from August, [1:09] um there were a few errors. So we are going to postpone those for approval [1:15] until the next meeting. So we'll jump right into department reports with [1:21] Jason. [1:26] So, park straight used 80 gallons of diesel, brought in $300 in village [1:31] rentals, 600 in RV rentals. Our flag football program looked really good this [1:35] year. We had 106 kids sign up, which is 30 more than last year, over 30 more [1:40] than last year. We also had 11 local businesses sponsor our league, which is [1:44] something new. The league starts next Monday. [1:48] This past closed yesterday. Um, we have a softball tournament planned for [1:52] October 17th and the pickle ball court update. The [1:57] demo is complete and the the dirt works pretty much complete and they start some [2:01] of the electrical install. That's all I got. [2:04] » Thank you. [2:16] Public Works collected $2,782.50 for class 3 all to the city shop. [2:24] Collected 21,7965 [2:28] for rolloffs. We used 497.4 gallons of gas and 3,249.4 [2:36] gallons of diesel. 482.59 [2:39] tons of class one and 301.12 tons of class 3 to the west of this landfield [2:46] cost of $34,683.75 [3:05] gallons of gas 36.9 gallons sold 17 permits, completed 46 [3:10] inspections, collected $4,743.90. [3:15] » For the month of August, we had 68 fire runs or emergency responses, and as of [3:20] now, we're at 599 for year. We did not complete any inspections, contact, [3:29] but he is back here tonight. He did his appointment around the I believe for six [3:37] weeks. So, um we are still hiring to fill two positions. So, if you know [3:44] anyone that would be interested in starting a career with the fire [3:46] department, please send them along way. We have principal ability test and [3:49] application process and we are looking for some individuals join our team [3:56] » fulltime. We always have parttime positions open but we currently have two [3:59] fulltime positions ready to go. We did host last weekend. We had one candidate [4:05] show up for that. >> So that position is still actively open. [4:09] We're still trying to recruit for those because we absolutely want to make sure [4:13] we're having the best people we can commit to the city like we continue to [4:17] do. [4:27] So, police department made 203 contacts this month. 23 felony arrests for 17 [4:33] accidents. Code enforcement made 54 total contacts, [4:41] four active property searches, animal control side, dispatch 44 times. [4:49] They picked up seven dogs. Six of them entered the kennels, but they were able [4:53] to adopt four out return owners. Currently receiving 20 dogs issued seven [4:58] citations and three warnings. >> Thank you. [5:03] » All right. So, our city sales tax came in at just over 199,000 and our portion [5:09] of the county came in at $141,700. [5:13] We'd like to mention that registration is opened for winter conference for the [5:19] Arkansas Municipal League. Those dates are January the 13th through the 15th. [5:23] If you are planning on going, please reach out to Meredith so that you can [5:29] get your registration done. Um, if we don't get registered before the end of [5:34] September, um, the registration fee goes up $50. [5:40] With that, I will entertain a motion to accept department reports as submitted. [5:47] » All in favor? >> All right. First item on our agenda [5:51] tonight is to recognize um Captain Joe's been with the city for 40 years. And um [5:58] so there are some refreshments after the meeting. If you want to grab grab some [6:03] of those, we would invite you to do that. And [6:18] Chief was able to reach out to this capital and get a capital citation on [6:22] behalf of Captain. We appreciate your many years of service. It's quite an [6:27] accomplishment to have 40 years in at any job and we very much appreciate you [6:34] and the leadership that you offer this department. [7:02] I I will say on behalf of Captain Bron, this is not something that he is willing [7:06] to accept. This is something that was done behind the scenes. Uh he's a very [7:11] humble man. He has sat through many many years of different leadership and he [7:15] served a lot of time in this city and he stays committed to this city today. He [7:18] made a commitment to me four years almost four years ago to uh see his [7:22] career through and we we work day in and day out to make sure that we're on the [7:27] same page to allow him to continue the path for the longevity that he's put to [7:31] this city. And to you I commend you anytime. [7:42] and he's not trying to keep him as long as we can. [7:47] We're not celebrating retirement tonight. We're celebrating his [7:50] dedication and his service. [7:55] » A new life, new beginning. [8:00] The next item on our agenda is 700 with economic development. [8:07] Good evening everybody. [8:10] » How many of you are familiar with Proposition three that's on the ballot [8:15] this November? [8:18] » Okay. All right. So, I am by no means an expert on this. I just wanted to give [8:24] you guys a little bit of information about the proposition that is on the [8:28] ballot. Um, it is a constitutional amendment. It's one of three that the [8:32] legislature put onto the November ballot. Uh it is authorizing the general [8:38] assembly to provide for the creation of economic development districts within [8:42] cities, counties or cooperative areas to promote economic development within the [8:48] economic development district. A lot of words, right? Uh so basically what that [8:54] means is out of the 50 US states, two states [8:59] don't have incentives to bring in business. Can you guess which states [9:03] those are? Arkansas's one and the other is Arizona. [9:07] We are the only two states in the US that don't do it. All of our bordering [9:11] states have incentives to bring in businesses. So that's why you see so [9:16] much development in other areas going on. Arkansas still does well with [9:21] development, but this would help us attract businesses, industry, and others [9:25] to come in because we would be able to create these districts to allow us to [9:30] incentivize them. Um the way the Vote for this means we are in favor of [9:38] changing the Arkansas Constitution regarding economic development, which [9:43] includes allowing the legislature to create programs, loans, or grants of [9:47] public money and established economic development districts. This allows the [9:52] districts to levy taxes, assessments, and fees, allowing counties, [9:56] municipalities, economic development districts, and other political [10:00] subdivisions to issue bonds to finance economic development projects. if it's [10:05] approved by the voters of the jurisdiction and to repeal any parts of [10:09] the Arkansas Constitution and supersede court rulings that may be in conflict [10:13] with the uh amendment. So the bottom line on this is the issue three does not [10:20] raise taxes. It does not impact existing revenues in communities. Uh it gives [10:26] local control. So there will be a board that runs the economic development [10:32] district. You can more than one district within a parameter. Uh so it gives us [10:38] local control to make our own decisions about incentivizing development as [10:42] needed. Um it put tool it gives us extra tools that we currently don't have uh [10:49] that the other 48 states use basically against us to win deals. Um and it helps [10:55] us level the playing field with uh Tennessee and Texas and Oklahoma and [11:01] Missouri and others that are getting that we may not be getting that we might [11:05] be in the lead for if we had this. Uh, currently in Arkansas, [11:11] what we have available uh to bring in business is we have tax credits for [11:16] investment and job creation. And then we have historic preservation tax credits. [11:22] And if any of y'all have ever tried to do a historic preservation tax credit, [11:27] that's you need your own set of lawyers and three years to get half of the [11:33] documents that require for that. So by doing this [11:38] » if it's improved it approved in November we would have three new tools. We would [11:43] have a pro a property tax which is a tiff which is an abatement or a rebate. [11:48] Uh we'd be able to issue bonds against future revenue generated by the project. [11:53] Uh sales tax which would be star bonds. Uh, so that would also be bonds against [11:58] future revenue that would be held by the developer and owner, not the community. [12:02] And then there's a thing they modeled a lot of this after Texas. So right now [12:07] it's called the Texas 380 style agreement. Works as a works as a rebate. [12:13] It's a zero risk to the community. It's incentive only and it's paid when new [12:17] revenue is generated. Um, and so the developer fronts all of money and the [12:22] dollar amount is negotiated on the front end and it's repaid then the incentive [12:27] is over. Uh so and most of the economic development [12:33] uh districts are a 30-year district. Uh so [12:39] you know what does it look like for us? The city or county if this is passed you [12:47] are uh the ones that would create a district. So, uh, as city council, you [12:55] can create a district. So, there would be board members associated with it, and [13:00] mayor or county judge if it's in the city or if it's in the county. Uh, [13:05] there's a sales tax that's limited to the entity that creates it. Uh, and then [13:11] municipal like the wind, Cherry Valley, Hickory Ridge, they could all join [13:15] together as one big uh or you can have smaller different is and the the [13:22] districts do not have to talk to us. Um, so this is a very short overall for you. [13:31] The last time I sat through this, it was a 45 minute presentation and I knew you [13:35] guys not up for that. So I have a sheet for you guys that kind of gives you like [13:41] what does it do, what does it not do with a website. So I'll get those to you [13:45] guys before you leave tonight. Um, there's a lot more information [13:50] But I wanted to make sure that you guys are aware of this, that it's on the [13:53] ballot in November, and see if there's any questions or if you'd like us to get [13:58] uh someone else to come and do the longer presentation for you guys. So, is [14:04] there any questions I can answer for y'all tonight? [14:09] » It's something that will be helpful to all of us if it passes. Um I fear that [14:16] if it doesn't pass this time, I don't know when the next time Arkansas [14:20] like this forward for economic development. [14:23] » Currently, economic development dollars can only be used for industry. And where [14:29] you see this used a lot in Texas is it's for like retail, restaurants, um housing [14:36] subdivisions and things like that, >> hotels. [14:39] » That's it's more of your quality of life, but it does also benefit the same. [14:46] » Yes. I was going to say, so on the housing development stuff, the set stuff [14:50] that I've sat through, they actually can negotiate with the subdivision um [14:55] stakeholders where they'll get the infrastructure put in for the sewer, the [14:59] street, the water, the lights, and then it can come back where they get their [15:02] dollars and that abatement. So, it allows them to put the infrastructure in [15:06] the ground at no cost to us, and we would absorb that once the neighborhood [15:10] is completed and all that stuff is done. So, it helps us on not just the retail [15:14] space, but it helps us on the residential spaces as well. [15:20] There's no questions for >> like there's a lot to it. So be happy to [15:26] get you guys with they have attorneys all over the state talking about it. [15:31] » All right, Beon. Thank you very much. We'll move on. Um we have three [15:36] resolutions um concerning property tonight. So [15:41] come >> all remember we've done this several [15:45] times now. specific way we have to handle it. So, we kind of treat this [15:50] like a hearing. See, you know, we notice these individuals up make sure they're [15:53] not here. If they are, they have a right to be heard. So, we'll start. I'm This [15:58] This will be the property that ultimately we'll address in resolution [16:01] 9826A. So, let me check. Is James Watts Jr. [16:06] here? [16:09] I'm call Jessica. She's got some information on this property. I'm going [16:12] let her talk about that and we'll be asking you to look at resolution. [16:28] Yeah, sorry. This is regarding the property at [16:31] » 403 West. >> 403 West. Anybody here on 403 West [16:35] Union? [16:44] So, these are photos that were taken as of today [16:50] for the property. Um, the property belongs to James Watch. [16:56] The property has busted and boarded up windows. [16:59] Things like tarps and tote covering up windows. It's been abandoned for quite [17:04] some time. The roof obvious has also obvious damage. Uh it's very unsightly. [17:10] Has places where animals and vermin can nest inside and become a nuisance. Uh [17:15] we've spoke to Mr. Lights in the past about the property in person. He stated [17:19] that he was going to upkeep the grass. He stated at one time he was selling it [17:23] and then we found out later it was in litigation. Um which settled in March of [17:29] 2026. Um, on May 11th, 2026, a notice of [17:33] violation was sent to Mr. Wash regarding the property. Uh, the tracking on that [17:37] letter states that it is currently being held at the post office per the [17:42] recipient's request and has not been picked up. Um, on August 24th, 2026, we [17:48] sent a notice to condemn and a notice of the city council meeting for tonight um, [17:52] and for the resolution for the property. Uh, that same letter was posted on the [17:56] property and tracking on that it was received. [18:05] ask [18:18] a resulting certain property located at 43 West Arkansas. [18:24] Whereas city enforcement officer has investigated property owned by James [18:28] which is located at 43 West Union County 900-0151-001 [18:36] legal description block 2 in block [18:42] Arkansas whereas structure on the property has busted up windows with [18:45] tarps and toe lids covering some windows and the roof has obvious damage whereas [18:49] the property is unsightly it's open conditions where animals nest inside a [18:55] nuisance and whereas the enforcement officer spoke with Junior in person [18:59] regarding the property and Mr. Grass but that was all he was doing at [19:06] the time and whereas a city learned by Mr. [19:12] March 26 and whereas on May 11th not [19:19] post office whereas August 24th 126 owner was mass [19:25] certified regular mail written notification of the September 8th 126 [19:30] city council meeting and his right at the same and said notice was posted on [19:33] the property and where the city council find that the structure and condition of [19:37] the property constitute nuance and are detrimental to the health and welfare of [19:40] the city. Now therefore be resolved by the city [19:44] council of the city of Win Arkansas that one the structure located at 43 West [19:48] Union cross Arkansas is hereby declared to be a nuisance pursuit to the [19:51] ordinances of the city of wind. Two said property shall have 30 days from the [19:57] posting and resolution to structure otherwise the nuisance. [20:02] If the nance is not available within the time provided, the city [20:06] officer or designated representative is authorized to remove or cause removal of [20:10] the structure in accordance with the city ordinance or the cost associated [20:15] with clean as provided by law and ordinances of the [20:20] city of wind. Approval September 26. [20:28] I can entertain a motion to pass resolution 98268. [20:35] All in favor? >> Any opposed? [20:38] Motion carries. Next property is 420 Street. [20:44] » Is anybody here on 420 K Street specifically? [20:50] Yes, sir. [20:54] Here [21:05] are the photos that were taken today for the property. It also belongs to James [21:11] Jr. Uh the property on the the structure on the property is considered a burnout. [21:16] It's very dilapidated and collapsed on all sides. It's mostly a pile of debris [21:21] that is unsightly and a nuisance. We received multiple complaints from people [21:26] that live in the area. Um is also not in compliance with the city orders [21:30] pertaining to tall grass, weeds, and vegetation. [21:34] On November 26, 2025, I spoke to and had delivered notice of violation regarding [21:39] the property um where again he stated he was selling it and found out it was a [21:44] litigation which also settled in March 2026. [21:49] Um in this property and the last property were both left hand judicials. [21:54] Um we sent notice violations certified mail tracking letter shows the same as [22:00] on the other property. It shows that it is being held at the post office per the [22:05] recipient's request. On August 24th, 2026 we sent a notice to condemn and a [22:10] notice is in council meeting on September 8th both standard and [22:14] certified mail. And we also posted that on the property as well. Mr. [22:22] Resolution number 986 [22:27] resolution certain property located [22:32] there. A city enforcement officer has property own [22:42] 348 lot 13 and block 32 [22:49] northern additions to the city of W County and whereas the struct property [22:54] is burned out severely collapsing on all sides and is largely debris and the [22:59] property is also severely overgrown with tall grass weeds and [23:03] And whereas on November 26, 2025, code enforcement officer spoke with and hand [23:07] delivered notice of violation to James Jr. who stated he was attempting to sell [23:11] the property. And whereas the city was later informed property was involved in [23:14] litigation to Mr. family member which litigation settled in March 26 with the [23:19] property remaining with James Jr. and whereas on May 14th the city was unable [23:25] to deliver another notice at Mr. and sent to notice by certified [23:42] regular mail notices city council meeting and his right to be [23:46] heard at the same notice posted on the property and where the city council find [23:51] of the property constitute a nuisance and are detrimental to the health safety [23:54] and welfare of the citizens of Now that appropate by city council of [23:58] the city of Arkansas that one the structural 420 street men cross Arkansas [24:04] is hereby declared to be a nuisance pursuant to the ordinances of the city [24:07] when two structure is hereby condemned and the owners of property 30 days from [24:11] posting and resolution to remove the structure or otherwise the nuisance. If [24:16] the nuisance is not available within the time provided, city of wind officer or [24:20] designated representative to remove or cause the removal of the structure in [24:25] the city of the cost [24:32] as [24:40] resolution. [24:45] In favor, [24:58] so everybody here on 14 Street is Harold Davis or Tina Middleton. [25:22] photos from today. The property 14 Street belongs to Harold [25:29] Davis has some obvious roof damage, inadequate plumbing, unsightly and [25:35] sanitary conditions and tall grass on the fence on the property. Uh, we [25:39] started receiving complaints, well I started receiving complaints when I [25:42] started in last year, June 23, 2025, stating the conditions in the backyard [25:48] were causing rodents and burning and they were becoming a problem. Uh, the [25:52] tenant residing there, Carl Glen Lee, was staying there with no electricity [25:56] and no water. He's still currently staying there with no water and no [26:00] electricity. Um, I confirmed that both with water and electric company. Um, she [26:06] the the complaintant stated that the Mr. Lee was deficated in the backyard due to [26:11] no running water and inadequate plumbing. I made attempt at the [26:14] residence multiple times. Um eventually caught up with Mr. Carl Glen Lee on a [26:20] traffic stop. Um issued written warnings. Um also issued written [26:25] warnings to the owner, Mr. Gerald Davis. Um he [26:30] the 10day period of time went by, no progress was made. So I then issued [26:35] citations um which on that court Mr. Lee reached out to me and stated that he was [26:41] just going to plead guilty and pay the fines and as of today that's the [26:46] condition of the house still and there's still inadequate plumbing and no [26:49] electricity. Um on August 21st we sent a notice to condemn and notify of the city [26:56] council meeting tonight. They also hosted on the property and I do know [27:02] that Mr. Carl Finley was aware of tonight's meeting has since we posted [27:08] the letter on the property. He has removed it multiple times. So that's [27:13] that's as far as all the contact we've had with him since we sent those. [27:17] And Carl Wley is the the tenant at the house. [27:28] Resolution [27:36] number 2026 C resolution declaring certain [27:40] property located at 410 Bruce Street and the [27:46] city officer has investigated property wav [27:50] Middleton which is located at 410 street par 900375900 [27:58] legal scripture in the south.4 of lot number one in Robertson edition city of [28:03] cross county Arkansas and whereas the property has roof damage inadequate [28:06] plumbing unsanitary conditions and tall grass behind on the property and whereas [28:11] beginning on June 23rd 26 the city received complaints from a neighboring [28:15] resident that conditions and effect were causing rodents to become a problem and [28:19] that the was residing on property without [28:22] electricity or running water. Whereas the city confirmed with wind water and [28:26] the electric company that there were no utility services at the property and the [28:30] city was further advised the tenant was in the backyard due to the lack of [28:33] running water and inadequate sun. And whereas after an unsuccessful attempt to [28:38] contact the tenant at the residence city contacted owner Harold W. Davis and [28:42] verbally warned him that the property needed to be addressed and after 10 10 [28:46] days pass progress written warnings were issued to both the tenant and the owner. [28:51] Whereas after the time provided to address the violations expired without [28:54] progress citations were issued to Carl Lee no later who later advised that he [28:59] pleaded guilty in court and would pay fines but no progress has been made to [29:02] date. Whereas on August 21st, 2026, the owners were mailed by certified regular [29:07] mail, written notification of September 8th, 26 city council meeting and their [29:11] right to be heard at the same and said notice posted the property. And whereas [29:14] city council find of property constitute nuance and the health, safety, and [29:19] welfare of the citizens of win Arkansas. Now therefore be resolved on the city [29:22] council of the city of Win Arkansas that one structure of 410 street crossing [29:27] Arkansas pursuant to the ordinance of the city of [29:30] Win. Two, structure is hereby condemned and the owners of the property shall 30 [29:34] days from the posting and mailing resolution to remove the structure or [29:37] otherwise the nuisance. Three, if the nuisance is not evaded within the time [29:41] provided, the city officer is designated representative is authorized to remove [29:46] or cause removal of the structure in accordance with the city nuisance [29:49] abatement ordinance. Four, the cost associated with the [29:53] removal of the property shall constitute against property as law and ordinances [29:57] of the city. [30:01] question [30:08] that process [30:16] I don't know that answer right now what I'll do [30:26] resolution so we have some time [30:32] It doesn't change what it's obvious. [30:41] So I will look into that as an issue we need to address. [30:53] » All in favor? >> Any opposed? [30:57] All right. That is the last item on our agenda. We did have two sign up for [31:03] public comments. I will remind you that public comments are just about public [31:07] comments and that they're limited to three minutes. The first person signed [31:12] up is Connie Robinson. [31:25] » Good evening. Good evening. [31:30] » Um, I would just like to say um to the mayor and the city councilman, I'm [31:37] writing this memo to make my heart known, not in anger, not in wrath, [31:44] but in truth, love, and a deep commitment to our community. There are [31:50] some in our community who called me or may have labeled me as an angry black [31:55] woman. I [31:58] want the mayor, the council, and all citizens to understand how I truly look [32:04] at my community and why I speak the way that I do or when I do speak. I'm not [32:09] angry. I am a woman who stands on what is right. I stand for fairness, honesty, [32:16] and justice. The people in our community deserve to be treated fair and honest. [32:22] When I speak, I speak for them. A voice for those who are often unheard, [32:29] overlooked, and mistreated. My passion comes from love for win and from a [32:36] desire to see our city move forward together. [32:40] You can't hide what's in your heart. BLESSED ARE THE PURE in heart. They [32:46] shall for they shall see God. Throughout scripture, the heart is used. [32:54] Let me say that word. The heart represents the innermost part of your [32:58] person. The seat of your motives, your attitude, the center of your personality [33:03] is in your heart. You can hide what's in your heart. It shows on You can't hide [33:09] what's in your heart. Let me say it shows on your face, shows in your [33:14] expressions. You can mask it, you can disguise it, play, act, but you can't [33:20] hide what's in your heart. So this the heart being the seat of emotions also [33:26] include your thinking process. From the heart flows the issues of life. [33:31] Scripture said as a man thinkketh in his heart so is he. What is in your heart [33:36] will come out of your expressions. It comes out of your action. Because from [33:41] your thoughts come your desires. From your desires come your action. Because [33:46] it all starts in your heart. Those who don't like me can't hide it because it [33:54] comes out when you don't try to know me. I can't be almost a Christian. I can't [34:03] be divided but unity if we if we don't agree. [34:09] We can't be divided and want what's best for my heart is [34:14] pure. I love this community. I want what is best for every family, every child in [34:21] every neighborhood and win. I believe in working together with honesty and [34:26] respect TO BUILD A BETTER, STRONGER, and more unity city. I ask the mayor in the [34:31] council to see me for who I really am, a servant, a concerned citizen, [34:39] » in a person who speak for the people. My words will be strong at times, but my [34:44] heart is white. >> Excuse me. by motives are good. [34:48] » Your 3 minutes is up. >> A voice from the people of W. Thank you, [34:52] » Miss Janice. You're signed up next. [35:01] » Good evening, Mayor. I heard you say on 926 [35:06] that the ditches will be cleaned out, but where I live in is not cleaned out [35:12] in church. in church. [35:25] We want to know when you [35:30] » All right, that concludes our meeting. [35:35] I will remind you there's refreshments for the family to be able to partake of [35:40] that and anybody else that would like to and meet you with the journey.