Alexander council members will review definitions of various types of fencing material to possibly be added to a proposed amendment to the current permit ordinance. The amendment adds language which includes a permit and regulations for new fences, a road cut permit and regulations covering the rental and placement of permit boxes.
The ordinance amending the permit ordinance received a first public reading at the April council meeting. At the minimum, it is expected to receive a second reading at the Monday, May 18 meeting.
The cause of the delay in passage is concern over the description of the types of fences to be allowed. The section describing allowed fencing materials states, “[W]ooden fencing materials and chain link.”
Council Member Joy Gray said it sounds as if people will be limited to wood or chain link. In the list of proposed fencing materials include wood, chain link, aluminum, steel, vinyl (PVC), and stone/masonry.
The only items listed under New Business are Fire Department Life Saving Awards and Arkansas Factor Boxing Club presentation. The owners of the Arkansas Factor Boxing Club are asking permission to use the metal building, formerly used by the American Legion Post 28, located at the former Human Development Center.
The council meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the courtroom at the Alexander Municipal Complex (City Hall). The public is welcomed.