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Carroll County quorum court confirms fire commission appointment, approves property sales and vehicle transfer
Summary
The court confirmed Mindy Godfrey to a volunteer fire commission, authorized sales of county parcels to the Arkansas State Highway Commission, approved an emergency vehicle swap with Diamond City, and transferred $18,261 into the sheriff's leased vehicle fund, all by recorded affirmative votes.
The Carroll County Quorum Court confirmed an appointment to the Grassy Knob Volunteer Fire Association Commission and approved several administrative transactions during its meeting.
The court adopted Resolution 20-26 confirming Mindy Godfrey to fill a commission seat vacated by Nancy Rogers; the term was listed through June 30, 2027. A court reader presented the resolution text; the quorum court recorded affirmative votes and confirmed the appointment.
Separately, the court recommended and approved the sale of county-owned parcels to the Arkansas State Highway Commission. The order cited offers of $22,541 and $11,438 for two tracts (Tracks 4 and 5) and authorized the county judge and county clerk to execute documents to effect the transfers. Members said proceeds would support highway department projects such as a planned passing lane on Highway 21 south of Crystal Mountain.
The court also authorized sale/transfer steps for a separate parcel identified as Track 7 (described in exhibit A as approximately 4+ acres, NW quarter, NE corner, Section 3) and granted execution authority to county officials.
An emergency ordinance approved an exchange of law-enforcement vehicles between Carroll County and Diamond City, Arkansas: a 2018 Ford Explorer (Carroll County sheriff) will transfer to Diamond City, and a 2017 Dodge Charger will transfer to Carroll County. The ordinance cited Arkansas Code and declared an emergency so the transfer would be effective upon passage and the county judge’s approval; a member noted the sheriff expects roughly $6,000 in net savings from the swap.
The court also passed an appropriation ordinance amending the 2025 budget to move $18,261 (insurance proceeds) into the sheriff’s leased vehicle fund (Fund 18-01) for vehicle purchases or leases.
All items were presented on the floor and recorded with affirmative votes in the meeting minutes; no recorded ‘no’ votes or roll-call dissent were announced on the floor for these items. The court's next procedural step for property sales is execution of closing documents by the county judge and county clerk; the emergency vehicle transfer is effective immediately upon the judge’s signature.