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Votes at a glance: Pulaski County approves economic endorsements, appointments and budget adjustments
Summary
At its April 22 meeting the Pulaski County Quorum Court approved two local endorsement resolutions for corporate tax-incentive participation, several reappointments, and multiple budget amendments and grant appropriations. Most items passed unanimously; two measures drew divided votes.
At its April 22 meeting the Pulaski County Quorum Court approved a set of resolutions and ordinances covering economic endorsements, board reappointments and budget adjustments. Most items were adopted by roll call with unanimous tallies; the court recorded one divided vote on Ordinance 24 I 69 (commercial use of county facilities).
Key actions (motions adopted unless noted):
- Resolution 25 I 22 — Local endorsement for Lexicon Inc. to participate in the Consolidated Incentive Tax Back Act of 02/2003. Roll-call result: 15 ayes, 0 nays. Proponent: Justice Ward.
- Resolution 25 I 24 — Local endorsement for Headlands Tech Holdings LLC to participate in the Consolidated Incentive Tax Back Act of 02/2003. Roll-call result: 15 ayes, 0 nays. Proponent: Justice Lewison.
- Resolution 25 I 25 — Confirmation of the reappointment of Renee Howie to Runyon Acres Fire Protection District No. 10, term to expire March 31, 2028. Roll-call result: 15 ayes, 0 nays. Proponent: Justice Stowers.
- Resolution 25 I 27 — Confirmation of the reappointment of Jeremiah Herman to the Pulaski County Energy Improvement District (PACE) board for a term to expire March 31, 2026. Roll-call result: 15 ayes, 0 nays. Proponent: Justice Young Baker.
- Ordinance 25 I 20 — Budget amendment to recognize and appropriate reimbursement funds for the bridal stabilization unit (amendment to Ordinance 24 OR 41 2025 annual budget). Roll-call result: 15 ayes, 0 nays. Proponent: Justice Capps.
- Ordinance 25 I 21 — Technical corrections to the county travel policy (amendment to Ordinance 16 OR 16). Roll-call result: 15 ayes, 0 nays. Proponent: Justice McCoy.
- Ordinance 25 I 23 — Budget amendment to recognize and appropriate Edward Byrne JAG grant funds for the sheriff’s enforcement department. Roll-call result: 15 ayes, 0 nays. Proponent: Justice Person.
- Ordinance 25 I 26 — Budget amendment appropriating contingency funds (Fund 18 o 7) for the sheriff’s department to purchase vehicles and other purposes. Roll-call result: 15 ayes, 0 nays. Proponent: Justice Ward.
- Ordinance 25 I 28 — Budget amendment to recognize and appropriate grant funds for the Eleventh Division Circuit Court’s AOC peer specialist grant. Roll-call result: 15 ayes, 0 nays. Proponent: Justice Capps.
Several items were presented with little or no floor debate before the court voted. The clerk announced each recorded tally in open session; the meeting moved to the next business item following each adoption. The court adjourned after announcements.
