Alexander council considers allowing boxing club to use city building

The Alexander City Council heard a brief presentation from the owners of a boxing club. The non-profit A.F.B Arkansas Factor Boxing Club is located in Little Rock.

Club operators Marcos and Catherine Lopez are asking permission to use the metal building, formerly used by the American Legion Post 28, located at the former Human Development Center along Hwy. 111. The club caters to both teenagers and adults.

“We live here,” said Catherine Lopez. “We're very close, and he's (Marcos Lopez) been doing this for teenagers, and he's a coach.”

Lopez is the club’s only instructor.

Mayor Crystal Herrmann told council members this isn’t your usual activity that can use the larger Community Center #2.

“Because it is a boxing club, their items are so heavy and big and bulky, it really wouldn't work in our larger community center, because they wouldn't be able to just pick it up and put it away,” Herrmann said.

Council members gave City Attorney Chris Madison permission to explore the legal and any liability issues the city may incur.

In other news at the May 18 meeting

Permit amendment gets second reading

After approving a change in the list of the type of fencing material allowed to build a fence, the Alexander City Council had a second reading of the ordinance amending the city’s permit ordinance. The third and final reading is expected at the June meeting. The ordinance received its first public reading in April.

The amendment adds additional permits required for new fences, a road cut permit and regulations covering the rental and placement of permit boxes.

The cause of the delay in passage is concern over the description of the types of fence material to be allowed was too restrictive. The section describing allowed fencing materials states, “[W]ooden fencing materials and chain link.”

Council Member Christopher Prowes suggested adding the list of proposed fencing materials, provided to the council, in place of the original wood and chain link. That section will now include, “wood, chain link, aluminum, steel, vinyl (PVC), and stone/masonry.”

Will there be a gas station in South Alexander?

Mayor Crystal Herrmann reported to council members that a company has its eyes on the former Human Development Center property as a possible location for a gas station. She said they will only need a portion of the property along Hwy. 111. Any planning or construction is at least a year away.

City-wide yard sale Saturday

City of Alexander Community Yard Sale is Saturday, May 23, 2026. There are three ways to participate.

1. Set up a table at the Park or Community Center #2.

2. Have a sale at your house and get your address added to the map.

3. Donate your items for the City's Sale with proceeds going to the Parks Fund.

There is no fee to set up. Contact City Hall at 501-455-2585.

Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Alexander City Council is Monday, June 15, at 6:00 PM in the courtroom of the Alexander Municipal Complex (City Hall). Meetings are open to the public.