Pope County Quorum Court Meeting - June 4, 2026

The Pope County Quorum Court held its regular meeting on June 4, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related ordinances were discussed and approved. Key items included the approval of interlocal agreements with the City of Russellville for district court operational expenses and recycling facility usage. The court also passed multiple appropriation ordinances allocating funds for the sheriff's office salary adjustments ($10,626.75), detention center repairs ($32,000), juvenile probation department ($18,357.51), library capital projects ($10,000), road department repairs ($7,900), and moving expenses for juvenile probation, veteran services, and agricultural extension departments ($24,860). Additionally, a fund transfer ordinance was approved to reallocate budgeted funds between the sheriff's department and circuit court automation. The meeting included announcements about upcoming bids for a law library remodel project, scheduled to begin tear-out work over Labor Day weekend, and changes in waste tire disposal regulations due to state legislation, which will privatize tire collection and disposal starting July 1, 2026. The court also noted the sale of county land for $3,300, with proceeds deposited into the general fund. All ordinances were passed by unanimous vote, reflecting active budget management and procurement planning for county operations.