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• ARPA cleanup appropriation (sections 1–7) and an intra‑fund transfer for County Road emergency pay: County staff described sections 1–7 as ARPA cleanup items and noted section 8 as a transfer within County Road to cover emergency pay shortages. The court voted to approve the measure by roll call; the chair declared the motion carried.

• Amended Appropriation Ordinance 25‑04: The court considered an amended ordinance titled an appropriation ordinance to amend and supplement Faulkner County Ordinance 24‑52 (dated 11/20/2024) to declare an emergency. The amendment adjusted a top‑line figure to correct a math discrepancy and otherwise left listed line items unchanged. The court voted by roll call to adopt the amended ordinance.

• Minutes/journal approval: The court approved the meeting journal/minutes earlier in the session by motion and voice vote.

Votes were recorded by roll call at the meeting. The meeting transcript records affirmative roll‑call responses and the chair’s statements that the motions carried. The transcript does not supply a complete, auditable name‑by‑name tally in every instance; roll call was used and the chair announced passage.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","April 15, 2025 Quorum Court","oneSentenceSummary","The Faulkner County Quorum Court approved an ARPA cleanup appropriation and an amended appropriation ordinance (25‑04) during the meeting; motions carried by roll call.","taxTitle","Faulkner County, Arkansas","taxId",9533,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6603576,"Faulkner County updates ARPA projects: emergency communications complete, several projects still open",195,2084000,2279000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2999942-c6462a6cba30c60348877eb3094e51c5&start=2084&end=2279","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2999942-c6462a6cba30c60348877eb3094e51c5/thumbnail_2084000.jpg","/articles/6603576/Faulkner-County/Arkansas/Faulkner-County-updates-ARPA-projects-emergency-communications-complete-several-projects-still-open","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6603576-ccb58084d3efd3ace1a189f575005342/orig.mp4?Expires=1771035482&Signature=MNNZQo-H-DdphmoboXAOxWnQo1r3M~mUl~b5jDkjufm-4pHcOI0ukwcmhvUR0Zra7dHPu9oe3VQBTc0rkXaQbLEi3NJ2UMB~vWYNL~NY3x5ikP0i5iyIeRCObT-W3es0ibgH2AZM03Da3anyjlGEDnoAfa9FWtlpkQYCphroz5hKvzJb1fgbEUSooeaj1YKr3olYK1j9BPv5RkrajwFmjY-JsQdSjLI4C63o99g7HM2zKJBhBpJm5FO1vu4fhMfLLc1tykOHYDKFi63LiqE5SeWs3okwGLYxn1VE~u5GEpsA-6~7pZcAD669qaKmncKXYYa0b0biKFHTt6NUCi-wnA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County staff provided a status update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)‑funded projects at the Faulkner County Quorum Court meeting, saying the emergency communications project is complete and that the county has received expected bills for that work.

The presenter reported that equipment purchases for volunteer fire departments are underway but that vendors have backorders; staff expressed confidence the purchases will be completed and funds spent this year. Officials said the animal shelter is open but they have not yet closed the project because they expect a few remaining construction and outfitting invoices.

Other projects reported: Mayflower wastewater continues to bill engineering work, and Lake Conway Community Wastewater Utility is still awaiting parts but expects completion by year end. Staff also noted some reappropriations and transfers in connection with warrants completed before last year’s budget and explained that remaining balances would move to appropriate projects, including jail and Conway Court Water Treatment, as part of routine reappropriation.

County finance staff answered questions about roughly $750,000 of remaining project balances and said leftover amounts from completed warrants are being reappropriated to other projects; they identified the process for redistributing funds once projects finalize invoices.

Staff closed with a reminder that pages in the ARPA report identify specific items (equipment, shelters, wastewater) and invited questions. No new ARPA appropriations were proposed in this briefing; later in the meeting the court considered an amended appropriation ordinance listed separately on the agenda.

Less critical details: staff noted bill timing issues and expressed satisfaction with vendor responsiveness.","County staff told the Faulkner County Quorum Court that the emergency communications project funded by ARPA is complete and billed; volunteer fire department equipment purchases remain partly back‑ordered and other ARPA projects (animal shelter, wastewater) expect remaining invoices.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6603581,"Volunteers reorganize Faulkner County Museum; court urged to support building repairs and volunteer tax outreach",1128,2958000,4086000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2999942-c6462a6cba30c60348877eb3094e51c5&start=2958&end=4086","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2999942-c6462a6cba30c60348877eb3094e51c5/thumbnail_2958000.jpg","/articles/6603581/Faulkner-County/Arkansas/Volunteers-reorganize-Faulkner-County-Museum-court-urged-to-support-building-repairs-and-volunteer-tax-outreach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6603581-775b8249d32f08fb0a764c70611c4763/orig.mp4?Expires=1771035482&Signature=SFeHHqsrqpL5GB-kwYF6nZu1aTduTyrQtZVBKSB1HgPQqD1kN-8cXqtZRsi-evvqtFWnau98SZ6fL0DoIkL2bTtsntx4l43obkpHtcQiuWtuWpW~7kF~Pzg1nGfqiTcMojK06Vwc1hQb9pJckHHQHJi~Q71kTuXP4OJme3M6~QXx0yMfZBZ4aEKTxpEmGdsaAvEUfOIDqF7HQ7J6MMjIsNiDNU5VabIzCjcShMLpuq-LgtEisIS0v3EzzHebhGgZU9yjVJtaJY7Z3JucD1IhyA~7F70~iXjGBNL~vPrpDw7VPnp8~edyqfy9lry2DBI--AeeT~rrPndTbX3ypX3gHw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Museum volunteers and board members addressed the Faulkner County Quorum Court to report steps taken to reorganize the county museum’s collections, reopen exhibits and improve revenue outreach through the voluntary museum tax.

A longtime teacher who now volunteers at the museum told the court the team has been cataloging artifacts, moving storage items back into storage, reopening exhibit space and conducting minor repairs; volunteers have also begun a multimedia campaign and inserts in tax bills to boost voluntary tax donations. The presenter said the museum will remain open two days a week for the short term and that the director position will not be filled immediately following a resignation.

Court members praised the volunteers and asked county staff to examine building needs. Officials and board members told the court the facility has electrical shortcomings — a volunteer noted that lights currently require numerous switch operations and many extension cords — and that ceilings and floors need work after prior rodent damage.

Several court members said they visited the museum and observed visible improvements. One county official said the museum is a tourist and research asset and urged fellow officials and residents to help publicize and support the voluntary tax that funds museum operations. The court asked the museum volunteers to present plans to the county infrastructure committee for building‑related repairs.

Volunteers and the court noted other community benefits: tours by university classes, archival material available for research, and unpaid admission that makes the museum accessible. The volunteers asked for expertise in inventory and accounting systems and invited county leaders to help with fundraising strategy.

The court offered support and indicated it would work with the judge’s office and infrastructure committee to assess facility repairs and funding options. The county judge and other court members committed to explore funding support and to encourage public awareness of the voluntary tax.

Less critical details: volunteers cited specific examples from the collection (local histories and donated artifacts) and recounted past community involvement that led to the museum’s creation and to the voluntary tax that helps fund staffing and operations.","Museum volunteers reported exhibit reorganization, archival work and fundraising plans to the Faulkner County Quorum Court and asked the court to help promote the voluntary museum tax and address building repairs.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6603585,"Faulkner County officials praise deputy after water rescue; describe countywide flood response",790,1083000,1873000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2999942-c6462a6cba30c60348877eb3094e51c5&start=1083&end=1873","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2999942-c6462a6cba30c60348877eb3094e51c5/thumbnail_1083000.jpg","/articles/6603585/Faulkner-County/Arkansas/Faulkner-County-officials-praise-deputy-after-water-rescue-describe-countywide-flood-response","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6603585-b64fa2a49181a965aae0cb3f43a97978/orig.mp4?Expires=1771035483&Signature=Rw6ldjTnLyPYlpgsH4sJQ~lewGcwXaArl-7N-m3pOoESRG74cNlYR~5Pwy7Stc1JgqErjYkuCotP2aSjkt4cxhHEz9v37EsRBHcBJpDi0sByJ-eS~dbzxXf2Shu7mVBrYvXe4tsXI6aD4uZ2ygXklKzNm7HRB3H0~sKpikW0I8y3R65qgHopO0-B7f925l0o3piWcbb8hErqBCgZ063XcwjAIYpyiTB1V0bIqmjXPT~NFAQmqzLPY~UsF52TuiUi0Ez3cHZIMPv30szb7SEQuJYEuzhtBbsPyHCrP25DGWoPFgtgbH64RCbzLDDvHaBKuXVOqWK3gYrBtZzvtl8nFQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Faulkner County officials at a quorum court meeting highlighted a roadside water rescue by Faulkner County Sheriff’s Deputy Steven Canino and described a coordinated multi‑agency response to a recent four‑day weather event that produced flash flooding.

The court’s members praised Deputy Steven Canino after video of him wading into fast water to reach a stalled vehicle circulated. “Your patrol deputy, Steven Canino, is standing waist deep,” a speaker said during the meeting, calling his actions “heroic.” Officials said Canino walked the vehicle’s occupants to safety before rescue teams arrived.

Court and county staff described broader flood response efforts. County officials reported producing more than 4,000 sandbags over roughly 48 hours using newly acquired sandbagging machines and distributing sandbagging units to nearby cities, including Greenbrier, Mayflower and Conway. The county’s emergency operations center coordinated volunteers, reserve deputies and municipal crews; judges and others also organized community service hours to help fill bags.

County staff and the judge said sandbagging equipment that uses a corkscrew feed and pneumatic controls eased an otherwise manpower‑intensive effort and allowed the county to maintain supply as residents lined up before rain arrived. Officials said they temporarily limited sandbag distribution to a dozen per vehicle early in the response to conserve supply.

The court also discussed recurring flood hazards at specific low‑lying roads. Officials described efforts to pre‑position barricades and noted repeated incidents where motorists drive around them; the judge said the sheriff’s office and prosecuting attorney would pursue charges if barricades are intentionally moved and a life is put at risk. The judge urged residents not to drive into standing water, citing repeated rescues and the danger of losing vehicle control even in a few inches of water.

Officials said they would place permanent high‑water witness marks at several locations (to survive future administrations) after forecasting changes at upstream reservoirs produced new flood‑crest projections. County staff said the recent river forecast revisions focusing on an Arkansas River pool prompted alerts to local farmers and reinforced the need for visible, long‑lasting flood marks.

Speakers also thanked reserve deputies, emergency squad members and city partners for mutual aid during a search outside the county for a missing resident; county personnel and volunteer drone teams supported the search at the family’s request but reported they were unsuccessful in locating the person.

Officials emphasized coordination across departments — sheriff’s office, emergency management, road department and municipal partners — and called the overall planning, communication and sandbagging efforts examples of successful interagency response during the event. The judge closed the discussion by urging continued public caution around floodwater and adherence to barricades.

Less critical details: officials said road shoulders and minor infrastructure were damaged but largely repaired, and the county will continue follow‑up repair work as needed.","At a Faulkner County Quorum Court meeting, officials praised Faulkner County Sheriff’s deputy Steven Canino for a roadside water rescue and described multi‑agency flood preparations, including sandbagging operations, road barricades and plans to mark high‑water witness points.","actionData","errors"]

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