Water/Sewer Advisory Committee Meeting 05/05/2026

The Bryant, Arkansas Water/Sewer Advisory Committee met on May 5, 2026, to discuss several procurement and budget-related matters. Key topics included a leak adjustment case involving a long-term resident with a significant water leak, where the city council approved an exception to the usual one leak adjustment per year policy. The committee also reviewed financial reports indicating positive budget performance for water and wastewater services. A major focus was the proposed hydrant meter program, including an ordinance, fee schedule, and policy to better manage hydrant meter rentals and associated deposits, aiming to reduce losses and improve accountability. Additionally, the committee discussed a recent bid opening for a water tank construction project with three bidders, ongoing efforts to secure funding and easements for infrastructure projects such as Highway 5 widening, and the status of lift station repairs. The committee also mentioned plans to present these procurement and policy items to the city council for approval. No formal votes on contract awards were recorded during the meeting, but motions related to policy positions and approvals of minutes and reports were passed.