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Eureka Springs A&P Commission approves midyear budget adjustments, tabs appointments and updates bank signers
Summary
At its June 24 meeting the Eureka Springs Advertising & Promotion Commission approved midyear budget adjustments including modest staff pay increases and event budget updates, removed two bank signers and added a new signer, and tabled decisions on two open commission seats until July 22.
The Eureka Springs Advertising & Promotion Commission on June 24 approved adjustments to its 2026 midyear budget, updated bank signers and decided to delay appointments to two open seats until the July 22 meeting.
The financial documents presented to the commission showed a cash balance of $1,486,000. Tax remittance for May was reported at $182,000 compared with a budgeted $155,000; year‑to‑date collections were reported higher than budget. Staff said the accounting is cash‑basis and that figures may shift if past‑due remittances are collected.
The midyear package included an increase of about $15,000 to projected collections, a downward revision to Folkfest ticket income because two festival shows will be held in‑house, reduced estimates for some travel and shipping lines, higher legal fees, and a request to raise salaries for three staff members. Commissioners approved a modest payroll increase for Danielle, Caitlyn and Jana, described in the materials as a small alignment adjustment.
Commissioners expressed cautious optimism about the revenue picture. "I'm just not sold 100% if this will continue," said Robert Schmidt, urging continued monitoring. The commission voted to revisit performance in a subsequent review planned for September or October.
The commission also handled routine administrative business. Members voted to remove Steve Holyfield and Heather Wilson Vincent as check signers and to add Susan Gruning as an authorized signer on the bank account.
On appointments, the commission reviewed applications for seat one and the at‑large seat (seat seven). After an executive session that produced no decision, members voted to table both seats until the July 22 regular meeting so more applicants can be considered in person.
The meeting closed with reminders about upcoming events, including a 90‑day temporary entertainment district trial starting July 1 and Fourth of July activities. The commission set a tentative workshop for July 8 and the next regular meeting for July 22.
Actions at a glance: approved midyear budget adjustments (voice vote); approved financials (voice vote); removed two bank signers and added one (voice vote); executive session held on at‑large seat with no action taken and matter tabled to July 22.
