Board of Aldermen Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 09, 2025 07:00 PM City Hall, 206 Van Buren NE, Camden, AR 71701

A.CALL TO ORDER

B.INVOCATION - Reverend Rodney Frazier, Pastor - Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, 675 Viser Street SE, Camden, Arkansas

C.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

D.ROLL CALL

E.APPROVAL OF MINUTES

F.ACCEPTANCE OF FINANCIAL REPORTS

G.AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION

H.MAYOR'S REPORT

I.OLD BUSINESS

  1. 1.Ordinance No. 12-25, an ordinance rezoning property located at 114 Spring Street from C-3 (Central Commercial) to RM-2 (Multi Family District).

  2. 2.Ordinance No. 13-25, an ordinance adopting an artificial intelligence Policy for the City of Camden, Arkansas in compliance with the ACT 848 of 2025; and for other purposes.

J.NEW BUSINESS

  1. 1.Ordinance No. 14-25, an ordinance amending Ordinance 12-10 regarding the position of City Treasurer.

  2. 2.Ordinance No. 15-25, an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds; providing for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds; prescribing other matters relating thereto; and declaring an emergency.

  3. 3.Resolution 40-25, a resolution declaring the structure located at 908 Garland Street a public nuisance and to order the removal of same.

  4. 4.Resolution No. 41-25, a resolution declaring the structure located at 2251 Bess Street a public nuisance and to order the removal of same.

  5. 5.Resolution No. 42-25, a resolution declaring the structure located at 602 Magnolia Road a public nuisance and to order the removal of same.

  6. 6.Resolution No. 43-25, a resolution declaring the structure located at 181 Hickory Street a public nuisance and to order the removal of same.

  7. 7.Resolution No. 44-25, a resolution approving the appointment of Kayla McKelvy as the city treasurer.

  8. 8.Resolution No. 45-25, a resolution providing for and adopting the City of Camden, Arkansas, an Annual Operating budget for the twelve months beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2026; appropriating money for each and every item of expenditure therein provided for; and for other purposes.

  9. 9.Resolution No. 46-25, a resolution awarding the bid for the purchase of oils and lubricants for the year 2026.

  10. 10.Resolution No. 47-25, a resolution awarding the bid for the purchase of batteries for the year 2026.

  11. 11.Resolution No. 48-25, a resolution awarding the bid for the purchase of tires and tubes for the year 2026.

  12. 12.Resolution No. 49-25, a resolution awarding the bid for towing regular-sized city vehicles for the year 2026.

  13. 13.Resolution No. 50-25, a resolution awarding the bid for towing large-sized city vehicles for the year 2026.

  14. 14.Resolution No. 51-25, a resolution authorizing the Mayor to pay an end-of-year bonus to employees.

  15. 15.Resolution No. 52-25, a resolution setting a date for a public hearing to petition to abandon an undeveloped alley located off Fairview Road.

K.OTHER BUSINESS

L.ADJOURNMENT