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Council adopts annual ordinance cleanup, accepts fire-department donation and hears year-end reports
Summary
Council approved annual codified-ordinance replacement pages, acknowledged a charities-committee donation of $5,294.50 for a fire-department snow blade, heard police, fire and parks reports, and observed departing councilmember Jerry Wilson’s farewell.
Harrison City Council on Dec. 16 unanimously adopted an ordinance updating the city’s codified ordinances with current replacement pages, a routine annual cleanup measure that was enacted with an emergency clause.
Earlier in the meeting the charities committee reported it had approved a donation of $5,294.50 to purchase a snow blade for the fire department’s street‑capable Gator, which members said will improve access around tight spots near the firehouse and aid in reaching patients in adjacent areas.
The meeting included year‑end reports: the mayor described a visit to a new Tri‑County 911 facility in Springdale and said volunteers and veterans groups placed about 800 wreaths at Glen Haven Cemetery for Wreaths Across America. Councilman Egnor summarized fire department activity (231 runs in November and 87 inspections by Lieutenant Matt Nichols) and noted the mayor signed an engagement letter to begin a joint fire district study; potential sites for a new firehouse are under review.
The police report listed November traffic activity (22 crashes on public roadways; 7 on private property), department staffing (23 full‑time sworn officers available for duty, one on light duty), and several donations to the department. Building and lands staff said the city applied for a $1,000,000 grant for outdoor restrooms, two additional vault fields and possibly an amphitheater; staff expect to hear grant results around June 2026 and plan splash‑pad openings in 2026.
Council also took a moment to recognize departing councilmember Jerry Wilson. Wilson described health challenges during the year and thanked colleagues and staff for support; he highlighted completion of a Willow Park renaming and dedication to Ray Acre on Dec. 6. Debbie Acre thanked council members and volunteers for the memorial dedication and support.
Next steps: Staff will proceed with grant follow‑up and permit work for park projects if funding is awarded; no additional formal council actions were taken at the meeting beyond the adopted ordinances and previously noted approvals.
