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Centerton council adopts several ordinances and resolutions; easement vacated and subdivision plat accepted
Summary
At its April 8 meeting the council approved an easement vacation to permit a backyard pool, accepted the final plat for West Wind Subdivision Phase 1 and related lift‑station deed, created impact‑fee bank accounts and approved several vendor contracts and grant‑application resolutions.
Centerton City Council adopted multiple ordinances and resolutions on April 8, approving routine and project‑specific items after public hearings, staff presentations and roll‑call votes. Key actions included vacating a rear‑yard utility easement for a private property owner, accepting the final plat for a new subdivision, authorizing creation of impact‑fee bank accounts, and awarding contracts for building and design work.
Votes at a glance
- Ordinance 2025‑15 — Vacate 9‑foot portion of 25‑foot rear yard public utility and drainage easement at 103 Hoss Street (Lane Bridal Subdivision). Public hearing opened and closed; council adopted the ordinance by roll call. Vote: all present voted yes. Note: the ordinance directs that any utilities found in the vacated area must be relocated at the owner’s expense.
- Ordinance 2025‑16 — Accept final plat of West Wind Subdivision Phase 1 (creating residential lots 1–53, detention lot A, lift station lot B, commercial lot C). Council accepted final plat and recorded bonds: water and sewer bond listed as $448,008.84 and street/drainage bond figures discussed in packet. Vote: adopted by roll call; planning commission had recommended approval.
- Ordinance 2025‑17 — Accept warranty deed for Lot B (lift station) at West Wind Subdivision Phase 1 and declare emergency (emergency clause adopted). Council debated whether the deed had already been filed and then adopted the ordinance and emergency clause by roll call.
- Resolution 2025‑14 — Establish new bank accounts at First National Bank of NWA for impact fees (fire, police, parks, streets) and designate authorized signatories. Council adopted the resolution with a minor spelling correction to the title specified during the meeting.
- Resolution 2025‑15 — Authorize agreement with Triple B Fabrication (Fayetteville) to replace the metal roof at the Centerton Community Building (city packet indicated award not to exceed $46,500). Council adopted the resolution after staff said references and references checked; the contract was to be reviewed by the city attorney prior to final execution.
- Resolution 2025‑16 — Authorize a one‑year subscription and services agreement with Granicus LLC for SmartGov (see separate coverage). Council adopted the resolution; roll call recorded unanimous yes votes.
- Resolution 2025‑17 — Authorize application to the federal Transportation Alternatives Program for sidewalks (city to apply for up to $500,000). Council adopted the resolution by roll call.
- Resolution 2025‑18 — Authorize agreement with DMX Architects for architectural services for the Centerton Public Works expansion (contract contingent on attorney review). Council approved the resolution by roll call.
Motions, roll calls and procedural notes: the council routinely moved to read ordinances and resolutions by title only and suspended the rule requiring three readings. Public hearings were opened for ordinance 2025‑15 and closed with no speakers recorded on the easement item. Several resolutions were adopted “contingent upon” final legal review of contracts by staff counsel and with specified not‑to‑exceed amounts noted in council materials.
Where applicable, councilors also instructed staff to seek payment/implementation details from vendors before final contract signing and to return with updated information in follow‑up reports.
