The Alexander City Council approved the purchase of three handheld radios for the city’s police department. The quote from Motorola Solutions for the radios, chargers and other accessories is $16,086.42. The council approved $17,000 to cover the purchase.
During his presentation to council members Police Chief Robert Burnett restated what he has said in previous discussions about the department needing new radios. Burnett reminded council members that the Saline County 911 system and other area departments are having to increase the number of available radio frequencies (channels) due to an increase number of calls. The city’s current hand held radios, and two car radios, are too out-of-date to be upgraded.
These are not the only radios to be replaced. Earlier this year Burnett was given permission by the council to buy three other handheld radios. The price was $9,425.11, for which the city will be reimbursed through a grant program.
Also at the June 20 meeting:
Planning Commission report
Planning Commission Chairman Michael Huck reported on the public meeting held June 11 in the City Park. The meeting was to receive input from the public on the City’s new Master Development Plan. The current plan was approved in 1982.
Huck told city council members attendance by the general public was less than they had hoped.
“There were more of us (city officials) than them,” he said.
Huck said the next step is for Metroplan to take the information and develop a draft plan. The plan will then be studied by planning commission members, the citizens advisory committee and the city council for input. He said any needed changes will be made and then that version will be presented to area residents at a public hearing. Comments made at the hearing will be woven into a final version, which then must be approved by the planning commission and the city council. He added the plan will not only be in written format but will also include a land use map and a street map indicating areas of potential future development.
Circle K open
Mayor Paul Mitchell announced the opening of the Circle K at North Alexander Road and Highway 5. Although a gas price sign has yet to be installed they are open for business.
The long awaited opening was mainly stalled due to the lack of a sewer line in that location. The closest Little Rock sewer lines are across North Alexander Road and Highway 5 in Pulaski County.
Central Arkansas Development Council
During the “Public Comment” portion of the meeting Annette Williams, from Central Arkansas Development Council, spoke to council members about the services provided by CADC. According to the handout she provided, “The mission of CADC is to alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty, to help vulnerable populations achieve their potential and to build strong communities in Arkansas through Community Action.”
Considering that summer is upon us she particularly noted the utility assistance program known as LIHEAP. Again, according to the handout, LIHEAP, “Provides individuals and families with short term utility assistance.”
To see if you qualify for LIHEAP, or any of the other programs, go to www.cadc.com or call (501) 315-1121.
Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Alexander City Council is Monday, July 18 at 6:00 PM in the courtroom at the Alexander Municipal Complex (City Hall). The public is invited to attend.
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