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Bull Shoals council discusses FEMA-funded generator, sinkholes and other public-works concerns
Summary
Council updated residents on FEMA funds for Lift Station #16, discussed sinkholes and rusted culverts on Riverchff Road, reviewed the Dam Site Park bath-house estimate (~$2,000) and other local infrastructure matters; some projects await external approvals or further hearings.
Bull Shoals Mayor Bill Stahlman and council members reviewed a set of public-works and infrastructure items during the Dec. 19 meeting, ranging from FEMA-funded generators to sinkholes affecting a golf-course area.
Lift Station #16: Councilman Joey Grede asked about a wastewater generator for Lift Station #16. Mayor Stahlman said final approval has been released and FEMA funds should arrive by email in about 10–15 days to enable purchase of a generator.
Dam Site Park bath house: The mayor said he queried the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and FEMA about options to reduce city expense if the city performs the work. He estimated the city cost would be about $2,000 and invited volunteers to offer labor; contractor bids received previously failed to comply with insurance requirements.
Sinkholes and culverts: The mayor raised sinkholes on Riverchff Road that run through the golf course to the White River; culverts installed about 60 years ago have rusted and the city lacks funds. He said he sent a letter to the Corps of Engineers and is awaiting recommendations. The mayor also reported that ARDOT advised there are no designated sidewalks in front of some businesses because those areas are driveway and that incomplete phase-2 work would not result in penalties but future projects would require grant applications.
Other items: Entergy is installing electric service for pumps at Lift Station #6. The council discussed the Village Mart matter (the city has spent $15,000 on an inspection and $5,000 in attorney retainers with no resolution) and an owner-requested zoning review for the 1050 Co-op property, where council members suggested Planning & Zoning hold a hearing and raised concerns that the property use should comply with city water-and-sewer ordinances.
Next steps: Many items depend on external agencies (FEMA, Army Corps, ARDOT) or future Planning & Zoning hearings; the city awaits responses and formal hearings before further council action.
