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City of Gillett Common Council Meeting

October 7, 2021 · Gillett, AR
Source: 10 7 21 Council Minutes (PDF, 4 pp)
Retrieved May 12, 2026 from cityofgillett.com ↗
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Attendees

Josh McCarthy (Mayor)
Nanette Mohr (Alderperson)
Debbie Rudie (Alderperson)
Gary Spaulding (Alderperson)
Marie Blaser (Alderperson)
Sandra Hubbard (Alderperson)
Chelsea Anderson (Clerk Treasurer)
Shannon Stoner (Librarian)
Rachel Weckler (Library Board member)
Irene Drake (Library Board member)
Kurt Hicks (Fire Chief)
Shane Breitenbach (Police Chief)
Ron Anderson (Utility and Public Works Department Head)
Craig Schuh (Ayres Engineer)
Jerry Luther (Public)
Tracie Delzer (Public)
Mike Hanlan (Public)
Jane Hanlan (Public)
Chris Byars (Public)
Luke Reimer (Public)
Kevin Magee (Public)
Michelle Magee (Public)
✓ Present: 22/22

Decisions

#Minutes for September 2, 2021

APPROVED All Voting Aye

#Operator licenses for Don Waranka and Kim Holmes

APPROVED All Voting Aye

#Hiring Analise Sharpless for full-time patrol officer

APPROVED All Voting Aye

#Bridge study

APPROVED 4 Ayes, 1 Nay

#Martell Construction to add curb and gutter to Second Street

APPROVED All Voting Aye

#Crane Engineering to rebuild pumps

APPROVED All Voting Aye

#Remodeling at 137 South Lake Street

APPROVED All Voting Aye

#Ordinance 3.12 Wards to finalize Redistricting

APPROVED All Voting Aye

#Excused from meetings due to COVID-19 exposure

APPROVED All Voting Aye

Agenda Items

#3

Public Input

Tracie Delzer and Mike Hanlan discussed issues with the campground owner

#4

Discussion & possible action on minutes for September 2, 2021

Minutes from September 2, 2021 were approved

#5

CDA Report

Alderperson Mohr reported on the Community Development Meeting

#6

Library Report

Librarian Shannon Stoner reported on library events and activities

#7

Tourism & Marketing Commission

Katie Daul wrote a report on marketing campaign ideas

#8

Financial Report

Clerk Treasurer reported on the updated monthly check register and budget

#9

Police Department Report

Police Chief Shane Breitenbach reported on training, public relations, and incident summary

#10

Fire Department Report

Fire Chief Kurt Hicks reported on training, public relations, and incident summary

#11

Health, Protection and License Committee Report

Alderperson Blaser reported on the Ambulance Board meeting and NIMS training

#12

Board of Public Works Committee Report

Ron Anderson reported on the crew's activities and bridge study

#13

Utility Committee Report

Alderperson Mohr reported on the Utility Operator Assistant's notice and flushing fire hydrants

#14

Finance and Personnel Committee Report

Alderperson Hubbard reported on approving Ordinance 3.12 Wards and finalizing Redistricting

#15

Park and Cemetery Committee Report

Alderperson Rudie reported on the Pickle Ball court and park bathrooms

#16

Planning Committee Report

Alderperson Spaulding reported on expanding the city and looking into businesses

#17

Clerk Treasurer's Report

Clerk Treasurer reported on completing the Board of Review and Joint Review Board

#18

Attorney's Report

Hanaway Ross Law Firm reported on working on library questions and raze orders

#19

Mayor's Report

Mayor Josh McCarthy reported on Trick or Treat hours and exploring annexation options

Public Comments

3 speakers
Tracie Delzer · Topic: Campground issues

Tracie Delzer discussed issues with the campground owner

Kevin Magee · Topic: Speeding on Main Street

Kevin Magee discussed concerns about speeding on Main Street

Irene Drake · Topic: Library questions

Irene Drake asked about the library questions and community center ownership