6-9-26 Board of Directors Agenda Meeting

The City of Hot Springs Board of Directors held an agenda meeting on June 9, 2026, focusing on several procurement and budget-related items. Key discussions included approval of a grant application and contract award for the rehabilitation of taxiways at Hot Springs Memorial Airport, with a $839,669 project funded 95% by the FAA and 5% by the Arkansas Division of Aeronautics, and a $99,500 professional services agreement with Garver LLC for construction administration. The board also considered purchasing a $106,647 ADA paratransit van using federal transit grant funds, and two professional service agreements with Garver LLC totaling approximately $148,660 for land planning and small area planning services. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved an ordinance establishing an electronic funds payment system for vendor payments, discussed upcoming utility billing system changes, and planned to award a $65,625 contract to Denali Water Solutions for sludge removal at the wastewater treatment plant. A non-binding letter of intent with the Garland County Library was also discussed regarding potential future development contingent on funding. Several motions related to these procurements and budget amendments were recommended for approval at the next formal meeting.