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Keiser City Council approves two resolutions and credit-card policy; discusses easements, grants and subdivision status
Summary
At its March 17 meeting, the Keiser City Council authorized pursuit of a Rural Services Block Grant for the volunteer fire department, adopted a policy barring excessive force by local law enforcement, approved a city credit-card policy and reviewed grant applications and easement disputes. The council also confirmed hiring of a second full-time police officer and set follow-up steps on a stalled subdivision and code-enforcement matters.
At its regular meeting on March 17, 2025 at Keiser City Hall, the Keiser City Council approved two resolutions, adopted a city credit-card policy and handled several old- and new-business items, including easement negotiations and grant activity.
The council voted to approve Resolution 2025-01, authorizing Mayor Rick Creecy to pursue a Rural Services Block Grant to upgrade equipment for the city's Voluntary Fire Department. Councilman Joey Jackson moved the resolution and Councilmember Lynn Skaggs seconded; the minutes record that "all said aye." The council also approved Resolution 2025-02, establishing a policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within the city's jurisdiction against individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations (motion by Joey Jackson; second by Lynn Skaggs; all said aye).
The council adopted the City of Keiser Credit Card Policy and Procedures after Mayor Creecy presented the draft policy (motion by Joey Jackson; second by Lynn Skaggs; all said aye). Separately, the council noted award of a BCBS Mini Grant to purchase seven trauma kits for the city and the Voluntary Fire Department, and recorded applications for an AARP grant (seniors' home improvements) and a T-Mobile Hometown Grant (basketball and pickleball courts for the park).
On infrastructure and property matters, the minutes state the easement for the Main Street property that contains the Main Street Lift Station has been agreed and signed by the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. By contrast, the Cypress Street easement was declined by property owner Bobby Kirk; the council agreed to make a monetary offer for that easement and, if the offer is declined, to pursue eminent domain to secure the right of way. The council also reported the proposed subdivision on West Main is at a standstill; Mayor Creecy said he contacted a Mr. Bell about the property and Mr. Bell denied ownership, and the mayor will check courthouse records to find the property's rightful owner.
The minutes note that Joshua Allen was hired as Keiser's second full-time police officer on March 10, 2025. An item labeled "LOPFI for the Police Department" was placed on hold for further council discussion; the minutes do not elaborate on details or next steps for that item.
Other business included concerns raised by Councilman Joey Jackson about loud vehicles and condemned properties within city limits; Mayor Creecy advised following established enforcement channels. Chief Hamilton provided a code-enforcement update and said he is awaiting a timeframe for issuing citations. Jackson also raised an issue about moving water meters located in the middle of driveways.
With no further business, Councilmember Lynn Skaggs moved to adjourn, Councilman Joey Jackson seconded, and the meeting adjourned at 6:55 PM. The council scheduled its next regular meeting for April 21, 2025 at 6 PM at Keiser City Hall.
