Public hearing to precede Alexander August council meeting

A public hearing will be held in the courtroom at the Alexander Municipal Complex (City Hall) at 5:30 PM on Monday, August 17. The regular monthly council meeting will follow at 6 PM. Members of the public are welcome.

The purpose of the hearing is to hear a proposed change in plans for two lots at the corner of Regency Drive and Charles Street in South Alexander. Property owner H. Erick Montoya received permission in 2024 to have the single large lot divided into two smaller lots. However, the minimum lot size allowed is 8,000 square feet. Splitting the lot left one half with 6,916.5 square feet and the other 6,901.5 square feet. Allowing the smaller lots was the reason for the 2024 variance.

Instead of building two site-built homes, as proposed during the variance hearing, Montoya now wants to place a manufactured home on the lot at 14916 Regency Drive and leave the second lot, which borders Regency Drive and Charles Street, vacant. Since the zoning in this area allows both site-built and manufactured housing a change in zoning will now be needed.

At the July council meeting Montoya told council members he attempted to level the property with multiple dump truck loads of dirt. However, according to his written request for the change, he has come to the conclusion the amount of water run-off expected will not be suitable for a site-built home. Because manufactured homes are designed to be setup above ground, he feels this would be a better solution.

This variance request is listed under New Business for consideration at the August 17 council meeting. Also listed on the agenda under New Business are two ordinances levying the annual Saline County mileage rate for 2027 and the Pulaski County mileage rate for 2027 to remain at 1.5 mills and a proposed resolution to amend the budget for HVAC repairs.

Two incumbents challenged in Alexander municipal elections; One a three-way race

Two elected positions, in the City of Alexander, have challengers vying to unseat two incumbents. One is Ward-4 Position-2 Council Member Juanita Wilson. The other is Mayor Crystal Herrmann.

Wilson is being challenged by Stephanie Beck and Trevis Bentley. Wilson has been charged with forgery in the second degree. The charge, a felony, is related to Wilson obtaining a city credit card for the use of then Police Chief Robert Burnett. No trial date has been set.

Mayor Herrmann is being challenged by former Mayor Paul Mitchell. Mitchell lost to Herrmann in a run-off election in December, 2022. Herrmann has been mayor since January 1, 2023.

The remaining incumbents unopposed in the November General Election are Wayne Smith (Ward 1, Position 1), Joe Pollard (Ward 1, Position 2), Joy Gray (Ward 2, Position 1), Christopher Prowse (Ward 2, Position 2), Daniel Bates (Ward 3, Position 1), Amy Lyons (Ward 3, Position 2), and Angela Griffin (Ward 4, Position 1).

Longtime Power Technology, Inc. Employee Glenn Sullivan to Retire After More Than 53 Years of Service

ALEXANDER, Ark., August 10, 2026 — Power Technology, Inc. today announced the upcoming retirement of longtime employee Glenn Sullivan, who will conclude more than 53 years with the Alexander-based company on August 28, 2026.

Glenn Sullivan

Sullivan joined Power Technology on May 22, 1973, just four years after the company was founded. Beginning in engineering, he helped develop early Power Technology products before moving into customer support and sales, where he went on to consistently lead the company’s sales team in volume.

During his career, Sullivan worked with customers across the United States and around the world in industries including defense, aerospace, semiconductor manufacturing, medicine, science and industrial technology. His ability to combine engineering knowledge with practical customer support made him a trusted resource for customers working on challenging technical applications.

“Glenn’s career represents a remarkable level of commitment to a company, its customers and the people he has worked alongside,” said Walter Burgess, Co-CEO of Power Technology, Inc. “For more than half a century, he has been part of Power Technology’s history and helped build relationships that have lasted for decades.”

Sullivan’s career also spanned dramatic changes in technology. When he joined Power Technology in 1973, the laser industry was still relatively young. Over the decades that followed, he saw lasers become smaller, more capable and increasingly important to applications ranging from manufacturing and medicine to scientific research and national defense.

For decades, Sullivan represented the Arkansas company at trade shows, technical conferences and customer meetings throughout the country, while remaining a familiar presence at Power Technology’s Central Arkansas operations.

“Glenn has always represented what we want Power Technology to be known for: technical knowledge, responsiveness and a willingness to help customers solve difficult problems,” Burgess said. “His retirement is a major milestone for our company, and we are grateful for everything he has contributed.”

Power Technology will honor Sullivan at a retirement celebration on August 26, 2026. The company is also inviting former coworkers, customers, industry colleagues, friends and community members who have known Sullivan over the years to contribute messages to a virtual retirement card that will be presented to him at the celebration.

Messages, memories and notes of thanks may be submitted at: https://www.powertechnology.com/glenn-sullivan-retirement/