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Council approves rezones, contracts and equipment purchases; Crossland selected as community-center construction manager
Summary
At its Feb. 11 meeting Centerton council adopted multiple ordinances and resolutions, including two rezonings, equipment purchases and a construction-manager agreement for the new Centerton Community Center (contract contingent on legal review). The council also approved several administrative items and appointments.
Centerton City Council on Feb. 11 adopted a package of ordinances and resolutions covering rezoning requests, purchases, a construction-management agreement and appointments. Several items drew limited debate; others included public comment or technical questions from council members. Below is a concise summary of each formal action taken.
Votes at a glance
- Ordinance 2025-03: Acceptance of right-of-way and utility easement dedications from Larry Martin and Klaus Family Multiple Trust for property in Section 5 (addressed as 1755 West Centerton). Outcome: adopted (roll call: unanimous). Notes: Planning staff said the property and easements are consistent with prior planning commission recommendation.
- Ordinance 2025-04: Rezoning of land owned by KBRB LLC from medium-high-density single-family (R3SF) to high-density multifamily (R4MF). Outcome: adopted after council tie and a tie-breaking vote; final tally yes 4, no 3. Notes: Planning Commission recommended approval; some council members expressed traffic and access concerns given single access road and parcel shape.
- Ordinance 2025-05: Rezoning of a white two-story house property from R3 single-family to C-1 (Central Business District) for potential neighborhood commercial use. Outcome: adopted (roll call: majority yes). Notes: Planning Commission recommended approval despite one written public objection citing traffic and privacy concerns; staff noted the cityland-use update plans commercial uses in this quarter.
- Ordinance 2024-06: Waive bidding requirement and authorize purchase of five John Deere commercial Z-track mowers for Public Works (budgeted item). Outcome: adopted (roll call: majority yes). Notes: Council discussed fleet needs and replacement strategy.
- Resolution 2025-05: Authorize mayor and city clerk to enter agreement with Crossland Construction of Rogers, AR, to serve as construction manager for the new Centerton community center, contingent on city attorney review of the contract. Outcome: adopted (roll call: majority yes). Notes: Crossland made a brief presentation outlining experience with recreation centers, indoor aquatic spaces and local capacity to self-perform elements of the work.
- Resolution 2025-06: Authorize sale of right-of-way to Arkansas Department of Transportation for the Highway 102 widening project; includes reimbursement to the city for sign relocation and related reconnection costs. Outcome: adopted (roll call: majority yes). Consideration included the appraised compensation of $378,511.
- Resolution 2025-07: Authorize purchase of backstops (four fields) from WBN Athletics for the Kenyan Sports Complex. Outcome: adopted (roll call: majority yes). Notes: Lowest responsive bid $75,000; staff said installation will proceed with field renovation schedule.
- Resolution 2025-08: Grant utility easement to Black Hills Energy for a 30-foot corridor south of the new community-center site in exchange for up to a 300-foot gas service pack for the community-center meter. Outcome: adopted (roll call: majority yes).
- Appointment: The council appointed Nick Jewett to the Centerton Planning Commission with a term ending June 30, 2027. Outcome: appointed (roll call: majority yes). Notes: Interview panel reviewed 7 of 11 applicants and recommended Jewett, who previously served on the commission; Jewett committed to recuse himself from matters that present a conflict.
Other administrative actions
- The council acknowledged receipt of the 2023 audit; auditors reported no reportable findings.
- The council approved donation of excess infield material to a neighboring city and authorized purchase of two utility mules and other equipment items as budgeted.
Ending: Minutes and supporting staff reports are available in the councilDropbox; several items (notably the impact-fee ordinance) were continued for further legal and technical analysis before final adoption.
