Pope County Quorum Court Meeting - September 10th, 2026

The Pope County Quorum Court held a meeting on September 10, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related ordinances were discussed and approved. Key actions included appropriating $50,000 from the surplus investment fund for the county buildings department and $20,000 from the general fund for county building maintenance, specifically for the auxiliary building's cooling tower. Additionally, the court approved a transfer of ownership of a vehicle from the sheriff's office to the city of Hector. A significant procurement policy update was addressed regarding asphalt and chip seal projects: the court enacted an ordinance exempting these projects from competitive bidding based on Arkansas state code, reversing a previous interpretation and establishing a new bidding process by tonnage. This change was retroactively applied to cover past work and ensure compliance with legislative audit requirements. The meeting also included routine approvals, announcements, and a late agenda item related to procurement policy.