Lonoke City Council Meeting 7/13/2026

The City of Lonoke held a City Council meeting on July 13, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. The council approved the purchase of a $14,824 transceiver to address issues with new water meters and authorized $10,470 for repairs to existing equipment to improve operational efficiency. They also passed ordinance 839, which amended previous ordinances to adjust fees and rates associated with the city's water and wastewater systems to ensure financial sustainability amid new construction activity. Additionally, the council approved salary increases for police department personnel, including a $2 per hour raise for patrolmen, the chief, and captain, and set a $15 per hour starting salary for jailers, with provisions for take-home vehicles for certain officers. Discussions also covered capital improvements such as splash pad options and repairs to community center facilities, though grant funding for the splash pad was deferred to the following year due to timing constraints. Public concerns about noise ordinances were addressed, with plans to review and potentially update relevant city codes. Overall, the meeting focused on operational improvements, budget adjustments, and personnel compensation to support city services and infrastructure.