Lonoke City Council Meeting 3/09/2026

The City of Lonoke held a council meeting on March 9, 2026, where multiple procurement and budget-related matters were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included approval of a $6,854.25 purchase of a sewer camera from Shel Supply, contract approval for engineering services from PMI for sewer rehabilitation projects, and authorization to proceed with vehicle purchases for the police department with a noted savings of approximately $8,000. The council also approved a $4,700 increase in jail facility costs to meet standards, and a $292,719 expenditure to revamp pool filters and install a new motor. Additionally, the council approved a proposal from Energy to upgrade the transformer at the sewer treatment plant and accepted a quote from NSG for an administrative server upgrade and a virtual server addition for the police department. A motion was passed to fund lifeguard training costs upfront to aid recruitment, with no reimbursement required if trainees leave early. The council also discussed options for phone system upgrades, ultimately deciding to continue with AT&T fiber service with cellular backup for reliability. Several motions related to budget write-offs and asset disposals were approved. Overall, the meeting focused on infrastructure improvements, equipment procurement, and operational enhancements to support community growth and services.