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Brumley said the county switched its mass-notification service from Everbridge, which he said cost Saline County $42,433 annually, to Code Red. He told the court that the county now splits a $19,433 payment with Benton and Bryant and that Saline County’s share is $7,766 per year. He characterized Code Red as more robust and less costly than the prior system.

“[Tornado] sirens are to be used for outdoor purposes only and tell people to go inside and get more information,” Brumley said when discussing the National Weather Service guidance he brought to the court. He urged members to consider complementary solutions — specifically citing NOAA weather radios that can be purchased at consumer prices — and to work with municipal officials on maintaining warning infrastructure in incorporated areas.

Court members and attendees raised safety concerns. An attendee identified in the transcript only as an unnamed court participant said, “I personally think that these sirens save lives,” and described areas of the county where sirens are not audible. Another attendee offered to gather FEMA grant information and to work with congressional staff on possible funding options for siren replacement.

Brumley asked members to solicit constituent feedback and said he would meet with mayors about maintenance of sirens located in incorporated cities. He also noted that the county’s voluntary warning-tax receipts have fallen—from more than $50,000 five years ago to about $11,000 in the most recent year—reducing local maintenance funds. He encouraged staff and court members to explore federal grant options and other cost-sharing approaches.

What the court recorded
- Nonoperable sirens: Judge Brumley stated that 7 of 45 tornado sirens in Saline County are not operable.
- Replacement cost estimate: Brumley said a turnkey replacement cost would be $35,000 per siren, totaling about $259,000 for seven sirens.
- Alert systems: Brumley said the county previously paid $42,433 annually for Everbridge and now uses Code Red in a cost-share arrangement with Benton and Bryant that leaves Saline County paying approximately $7,766 annually (as stated in the meeting).
- Alternatives and funding: Brumley suggested NOAA weather radios as a low-cost alerting option and invited mayors and municipalities to discuss long-term maintenance. At least one court member offered to research FEMA funding and congressional grant opportunities.

Limitations and next steps
The figures reported in the meeting were stated by participants and recorded in the transcript; some numbers and names were partially garbled in the audio transcript and should be confirmed in the official minutes or county procurement records. Brumley directed follow-up conversations with municipal leaders and encouraged members to collect constituent feedback; no formal vote or appropriation to purchase sirens was scheduled during the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Saline County, AR Quorum Court May 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Judge Matt Brumley told the court that seven of the county’s 45 tornado sirens are not working, that replacing them would cost roughly $259,000, and urged continued use of the Code Red alert system and consideration of NOAA radios and federal grant options.","taxTitle","Saline County, Arkansas","taxId",15524,"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},6543801,"Quorum Court approves planning-board appointments, job reclassifications, grant applications and sheriff equipment transfer",167,587000,754000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3389528-c3b08dd0dd1f5e12c169e1cd919a76e5&start=587&end=754","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3389528-c3b08dd0dd1f5e12c169e1cd919a76e5/thumbnail_587000.jpg","/articles/6543801/Saline-County/Arkansas/Quorum-Court-approves-planning-board-appointments-job-reclassifications-grant-applications-and-sheriff-equipment-transfer","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6543801-66c2173edc92d4070589af49311ebb07/orig.mp4?Expires=1771048474&Signature=R~8bRGF6ZS-rcyuQH5IrhswP~szUBNpf4g~c1cFRHvZk-9cWzkYFiYr1lwJrryCh5YTMrPAxscz7CgWJCE1a2Il3nR9PvkK12ArNirgUYo7fe4b09KSq4z2-oAWxZGmTV3rToQZ45lRAmDvOFT3A5kkB6fW4yNJFDxhRUe9VaGFPaZUGCQlHHUnMFhB5b-VnsFsUUqb5ipSUkGnn6F-hnIGIKxNhAqOo-BJhm5nuUXXzHiUKiYSh2z5HglbGHpcgRBJkZEzv8k6AIG4qgpHZR4QMATOSovNmwZROP-rCCJPC6DuslHOjHCumLYWhxUhZ1j53bqn3KtiXt41M1oxSrg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At a May 2025 meeting, the Saline County Quorum Court approved appointments to the county Planning Board and Equalization Board, passed an ordinance reclassifying county road superintendent positions, adopted two resolutions to pursue preliminary grant applications for 02/2026 programs, and authorized the sheriff’s department to transfer surplus equipment to the city of Mark.

The actions were routine procedural business and were carried by voice votes or roll call, with court members signaling approval on each item. The clerk read required titles and citations where applicable; the court cited Arkansas Code Annotated § 14-17-203 for Planning Board appointments.

Appointments and authorizing motions
- Planning Board: The court appointed or reappointed Selick Childress, Jeremiah Ultims, Rhonda Sanders, Brad Moody and Allen Jessup to terms expiring June 30, 2029; the clerk read the appointment list citing Arkansas Code Annotated § 14-17-203. Motion to approve: Bellinger; second: Billingsley. Outcome: appointments approved by voice vote.

- Equalization Board: The court approved an appointment to the Saline County Equalization Board on a motion by Curtis, seconded by Bellinger. Court members approved the appointment by voice vote; term length stated in the meeting was three years.

Ordinances and resolutions
- Ordinance 2025-7 (reclassification): The court considered an ordinance to reclassify positions for the county road superintendent and assistant road superintendent. The motion to adopt was made by Curtis and seconded by Whitley. The clerk conducted a roll call with members individually answering \"Yes.\" The ordinance passed on the roll call (clerk recorded affirmative responses from the members present).

- Resolution 2025-2 (02/2026 grant application): The court adopted a resolution authorizing the grant-application process for a 02/2026 grant program (resolution read by title). Motion: Billingsley; second: Bellinger. Outcome: approved by voice vote.

- Resolution (02/2026 locker ground program, preliminary application): The court approved a separate preliminary grant-application resolution for a 02/2026 program (read by title). Motion: Curtis; second: Engle/Ingalls (as read). Outcome: approved by voice vote.

- Ordinance 2025-8 (surplus sheriff equipment transfer): The court voted to authorize the sheriff’s department to transfer an unused department asset (described in the meeting as “department B, Hickwood”) to the city of Mark. Motion to approve: Bellinger; second: Billingsley. The clerk read the ordinance title and conducted a roll call; the court recorded affirmative votes from members present and adopted Ordinance 2025-8.

Procedure and authority citations
The clerk read statutory authority when required; the Planning Board appointments were made pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated § 14-17-203 as read into the record. Several items were placed on third and final reading and adopted after motions to suspend the rules were made and seconded.

What the votes mean
These actions confirm current county appointments, adjust county personnel classifications for the road department, authorize pursuit of competitive grant funding for programs the court designated by title, and clear surplus sheriff property for transfer to a municipality. No budgetary appropriation or contract award language that would commit county funds beyond what was stated in the meeting was read into the record for these items.

Votes at a glance (as recorded in the meeting)
- Planning Board appointments: motion by Bellinger; second Billingsley; outcome: approved (voice vote).
- Ordinance 2025-7 (reclassify road superintendent/assistant): motion by Curtis; second Whitley; outcome: adopted on roll call (members recorded affirmative responses).
- Resolution 2025-2 (02/2026 grant application): motion by Billingsley; second Bellinger; outcome: adopted (voice vote).
- Resolution (02/2026 locker ground preliminary application): motion by Curtis; second Engle/Ingalls; outcome: adopted (voice vote).
- Ordinance 2025-8 (transfer surplus sheriff equipment to city of Mark): motion by Bellinger; second Billingsley; outcome: adopted on roll call.
- Equalization Board appointment: motion by Curtis; second Bellinger; outcome: approved (voice vote).

No member requested that any of the above items be tabled or sent back to committee during the meeting.","At its May 2025 meeting the Saline County Quorum Court confirmed multiple appointments, adopted an ordinance reclassifying road superintendent positions, approved preliminary grant application resolutions and authorized the transfer of surplus sheriff’s equipment to the city of Mark.","actionData","errors"]

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Saline County judge says 7 of 45 tornado sirens are inoperable; encourages Code Red, NOAA radios and grant pursuit

Quorum Court approves planning-board appointments, job reclassifications, grant applications and sheriff equipment transfer