Pope County Quorum Court Meeting - May 7th, 2026

The Pope County Quorum Court held its regular meeting on May 7, 2026, where several appropriation ordinances and budget transfers were discussed and approved. Key procurement-related actions included the appropriation of $20,251.31 from the road fund, $22,000 from the library capital projects fund for parking lot repairs at Hector Library, $75,000 from the EMS fund to establish a pass-through account for Medicaid reimbursements, and $600 from the general fund for election commission training reimbursements. Additionally, a transfer ordinance was approved to reallocate funds within the general fund for courthouse security, child support costs, and 911 services. The court also authorized doing business with Bank OZK. These motions were passed unanimously or with minimal abstentions. Other discussions included updates on public health programs, audit reports, and the introduction of new courthouse security deputies. No new contracts or vendor selections were specifically mentioned beyond these budget appropriations and authorizations.