6-2-26 Board of Directors Meeting

The City of Hot Springs Board of Directors held a meeting on June 2, 2026, which included several procurement and development-related actions. The board approved a resolution awarding a $5.76 million contract to JL Bryson Inc. for the Ouachita Water Treatment Plant Plate Settler Project, aimed at upgrading water treatment infrastructure. They also adopted a resolution to condemn and demolish a deteriorated residential structure at 504 West Building Street. Additionally, the board approved a planned development ordinance allowing the construction of additional single-family detached dwelling units at 333 Leonard Street to address housing shortages. The meeting included discussions on out-of-state travel for city directors to attend the National League of Cities City Summit, with a motion to limit travel to two directors failing. Other topics included updates on economic development, workforce initiatives, downtown parking, and parks and recreation fee adjustments. The board also discussed scheduling preferences for upcoming budget work sessions.