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1 APRIL 2008 VOL. 64, NO. 4 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE ARKANSAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE

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3 APRIL 2008 VOL. 64, NO. 4 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE ARKANSAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE APRIL 2008 VOL. 64, NO. 4 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE ARKANSAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE F E A T U R E S New era of cooperation in the air in Washington The economy, infrastructure, housing, the environment and public safety all top the list of priorities cities across the nation brought before leaders on Capitol Hill at the National League of Cities Congressional Cities Conference, March In this election year, the NLC looks forward to a renewed partnership with the incoming administration. Aid is on the way for cities green efforts A new funding source, the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program, is poised to help cities and towns build green and conserve energy. The NLC urges Congress to fully fund the program. Severance tax increase a go After a quick three-day special session, the Arkansas Legislature passed the first increase in the state s severance tax on natural gas since 1957, with revenues slated to improve highways and roads. Age just a number for Pine Bluff s Pugh Pine Bluff city employee Norman Pugh, 94, may no longer be able to single-handedly dig a grave in one hour, but age has only slowed him down a little. Publisher Don Zimmerman Publishing Assistant Debby Wilkins Communications Coordinator Whitnee Bullerwell Here s where to reach us: FAX citytown@arml.org Editor Ken Wasson Managing Editor Andrew Morgan ON THE COVER On a bright, crisp March day in D.C., members of Arkansas s delegation to the National League of Cities Congressional Cities Conference, together with Congressmen Mike Ross, John Boozman and Marion Berry, pose for a group shot on a balcony of the Library of Congress. Read coverage of the conference and more inside. Enjoy! atm D E P A R T M E N T S Animal Corner Arkansas Municipal Officials Directory changes President s Letter Attorney General Opinions Calendar Engineering Perspective Fairs & Festivals Grant Money Matters Health Benefit Fund Provider Changes League Officers, Advisory Councils Municipal Mart Municipal Notes Obituaries Planning to Succeed Professional Directory Sales Tax Map Sales Tax Receipts Urban Forestry Your Health Cover Photo Andrew Morgan, League staff City&Town (ISSN and Publication No ) is published monthly for $20 per year ($1.67 per single copy) by the Arkansas Municipal League, 301 W. Second St., North Little Rock, AR Periodicals postage paid at North Little Rock, Ark. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to City&Town, P.O. Box 38, North Little Rock, AR APRIL

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5 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Mayor Bobbie Bailey, Alpena; Mayor Rick Elumbaugh, Batesville; Mayor Rick Holland, Benton; Mayor Tim McKinney, Berryville; Mayor L.M. Duncan, Bono; Mayor Larry Mitchell, Bryant; Mayor Chris Claybaker, Camden; Mayor Dan Coody, Fayetteville; City Director Gary Campbell, Fort Smith; City Manager Kent Myers, Hot Springs; Councilmember Kenny Elliott, Jacksonville; Councilmember Joe Gies, Lakeview; Mayor Steve Northcutt, Malvern; Mayor Robert Taylor, Marianna; Mayor Frank Fogleman, Marion; Mayor Betty Feller, Mulberry; Mayor Gerald Morris, Piggott; Mayor Carl Redus, Pine Bluff; Mayor Howard Taylor, Prescott; Mayor Belinda LaForce, Searcy; Mayor Jerre Van Hoose, Springdale; City Clerk Patti Scott Grey, Texarkana; Councilmember Dorothy Henderson, Warren; Mayor Paul Nichols, Wynne. ADVISORY COUNCILS PAST PRESIDENTS: Mayor Tab Townsell, Conway; Councilmember Larry Combs, El Dorado; Mayor Tommy Swaim, Jacksonville; Mayor Patrick Henry Hays, North Little Rock; Mayor Robert Patrick, St. Charles; Mayor Gene Yarbrough, Star City. LARGE FIRST CLASS CITIES: Mayor David Osmon, Mountain Home, Chair; City Director James Calhoun, Arkadelphia; Councilmember Chris Sooter, Bentonville; Mayor Eddie J. Williams, Cabot; Councilmember Phillip Gordon, Camden; Mayor Mike Dumas, Councilmember Dianne Hammond, El Dorado; Mayor Pat Moles, Councilmember Mark Steven Fowler, Harrison; Councilmember Trece Shepherd-Williams, Helena-West Helena; Human Resources Director Charlotte Bradley, Hope Water & Light; Councilmembers Bill Howard, Kevin McCleary, Reedie Ray and Bob Stroud, Jacksonville; Intergovernmental Affairs Manager Odies Wilson III, Little Rock; Councilmember James Moore, Magnolia; Mayor Michael Watson, City Clerk Joshua Clausen, Maumelle; Mayor Joe Rogers, Monticello; City Clerk Diane Whitbey, Treasurer Mary Ruth Morgan, North Little Rock; Councilmembers Randal Crouch and Bill Eaton, Russellville; Clerk/Treasurer Tammy Gowen, Councilmember Dale English, Searcy; Mayor Virginia Hillman, Councilmembers Marina Brooks and Lex Butch Davis, Sherwood; Mayor M.L. Van Poucke Jr., City Clerk Peggy Woody, Siloam Springs; Clerk/Treasurer Mitri Greenhill, Finance Officer Jane Jackson, Stuttgart; Mayor Bob Freeman, Councilmember Kevin Johnson, Van Buren. FIRST CLASS CITIES: Clerk/Treasurer Regina Walker, Mena, Chair; Councilmember Shirley Jackson, Ashdown; Clerk/Treasurer Carol Crump-Westergren, Councilmember Tracy Lightfoot, Beebe; Clerk/Treasurer Jean Lee, Bono; Mayor Barbara Skouras, Brinkley; Mayor Lloyd Hefley, Cherokee Village; Mayor Billy Helms, Clerk/Treasurer Barbara Blackard, Councilmember J.G. Dutch Houston, Clarksville; Mayor Dewayne Phelan, Councilmember Steve Weston, Corning; Councilmember Candace Jeffress, Crossett; Clerk/Treasurer Donna Jones, DeQueen; Councilmember Gwendolyn Stephenson, Dermott; Mayor Aubrey McGhee, DeWitt; Mayor Marion Gill, Councilmember Taylor C. Pickett, Dumas; Mayor Danny Maynard Sr., England; Mayor Ernie L. Penn, Farmington; Mayor Kenneth Edwards, Greenwood; Mayor Jackie McPherson, Heber Springs; Mayor Donald Roberts, Hoxie; Clerk/Treasurer Linda Simpson, Lake City; City Clerk Billie Uzzell, Lonoke; Mayor Dixon Chandler, Marked Tree; Councilmember James Turner, Mena; Mayor Mike Reese, Councilmembers Jackie Harwell and Vivian Wright, Nashville; Clerk/Treasurer Linda Treadway, Newport; Mayor Vernon McDaniel, Ozark; Mayor Bill Elsken, Paris; Mayor Charles E. Patterson, Parkin; Mayor Sonny Hudson, Prairie Grove; Mayor Randy Butler, Waldron; Mayor Michelle Rogers, Walnut Ridge; Mayor Art Brooke, City Clerk John Barclay, Councilmembers Ginger Tarno and Glen Walden, Ward; Treasurer Bertia Mae Lassiter, Warren; Clerk/Treasurer Paula Caudle, West Fork. SECOND CLASS CITIES: Recorder/Treasurer Carolyn Willett, Smackover, Chair; Mayor Veronica Post, Councilmember Mary Darter, Altus; Mayor Fred Jack, Bethel Heights; Mayor J.C. Williams, Bradley; Mayor Kenneth Jones, Brookland; Recorder/Treasurer Sarah Roberts, Caddo Valley; Mayor Barry Riley, Caraway; Mayor Danny Armstrong, Councilmembers Richard Harris and Linda Harrison, Cedarville; Mayor Jack Ladyman, Elkins; Councilmember Arthur Deller, Arkansas Municipal League Officers Mayor Mike Gaskill, Paragould President Mayor JoAnne Bush, Lake Village First Vice President Mayor James Valley, Helena-West Helena Vice President, District No. 1 Mayor Mark Stodola, Little Rock Vice President, District No. 2 Mayor Jackie Crabtree, Pea Ridge Vice President, District No. 3 Mayor James Morgan, White Hall Vice President, District No. 4 Don A. Zimmerman Executive Director Fairfield Bay; Recorder/Treasurer Janice Hanson, Garland; Councilmember Jeff Braim, Gassville; Councilmember Verlin Price, Glenwood; Mayor Ed C. Hardin III, Grady; Mayor Lionel Johnson, Hampton; Councilmember Rose Marie Wilkinson, Haskell; Mayor Jerome Norwood, Highland; Mayor Randy Holland, Mayflower; Recorder/Treasurer Bobby Brown, McDougal; Mayor Robert Sullivan, McRae; Mayor Mike Cone, Melbourne; Mayor Jim Reeves, Councilmember Don Sappington, Norfork; Mayor Becky Dunn, Palestine; Planning Commissioner Dan Long, Rockport; Mayor Bobby Neal, Smackover; Mayor Ian Ouei, Stamps; Mayor Rodney Williams, Waldo; Mayor Lorraine Smith, Wrightsville; Mayor Shawn Lane, Yellville. INCORPORATED TOWNS: Mayor Stanley Morris, Menifee, Chair; Mayor Leroy C. Wright Sr., Anthonyville; Councilmember George Hallman, Ben Lomond; Mayor Larry Myrick, Delaplaine; Councilmember John Pfeneger, Fountain Lake; Mayor Laura Hamilton, Garfield; Mayor Randall Homsley, Higginson; Mayor Jimmie Lou Nuessner, Lead Hill; Mayor Don Sikes, Maynard; Mayor Marion Hoosier, McCaskill; Councilmember Margarette Oliver, Menifee; Mayor Anne Armstrong, Mount Vernon; Recorder/Treasurer Naomi Mitchell, St. Charles; Mayor Charles Miller, Councilmember Hazel McGhee, Tollette; Mayor Merle Jackson, Winchester. PUBLIC SAFETY: Mayor Scott McCormick, Crossett, Chair; Councilmember Larry Hall, Bay; Mayor Frank Anderson, Bella Vista; Fire Chief Ben Blankenship, Police Chief Gary Sipes, Benton; Financial Director Marilyn Payne, Bryant; Clerk/Treasurer Marva Verkler, Cabot; Mayor Allan Dillavou, Councilmember Willard Thomason, Caddo Valley; Councilmember Marshall Smith, Police Chief Robert Baker, Jacksonville; City Clerk Lynette Graham, Lake Village; Clerk/Treasurer Janette Lasater, Lowell; Fire Chief Keith Frazier, Malvern; Fire Chief John Puckett Sr., Mena; Police Chief Larry Yates, Nashville; Mayor Gary Crocker, Pocahontas; Mayor Jerry Duvall, Police Chief Blake Herren, Pottsville; Councilmember Robert Wiley, Russellville; Councilmember Sheila Sulcer, Sherwood; Councilmember David McCoy, Star City; Mayor Marianne Maynard, Stuttgart. MUNICIPAL HEALTH BENEFIT FUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Mayor Barrett Harrison, Blytheville, District 1; Mayor Virginia Hillman, Sherwood, District 2; Clerk/Treasurer Barbie Curtis, Van Buren, District 3; Mayor Chuck Hollingshead, Arkadelphia, District 4; Mayor Gordon McCoy, Forrest City, At-Large Member. WORKERS COMPENSATION TRUST BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Mayor William Johnson, West Memphis, District 1; Councilmember Murry Witcher, North Little Rock, District 2; City Attorney Howard Cain, Huntsville, District 3; Group Manager Mayor Lane Jean, Magnolia, District 4; Mayor Doug Formon, Jonesboro, At-Large Member. CASH/PENSION MANAGEMENT TRUST BOARD OF TRUSTEES/OPEB TRUST BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Finance Director Bob Sisson, North Little Rock, Chair; Finance Director John Walden, Benton, Vice Chair; Mayor Gordon Hennington, Hamburg; Recorder/Treasurer Mary Ruth Wiles, Highland; Finance Director Dorethea Yates, Hot Springs; Police Sgt. (Ret.) Lee Harrod, Little Rock; Mayor Larance Davis, Shannon Hills; Mayor Virginia Hillman, Sherwood; Mayor Horace Shipp, Texarkana. APRIL

6 PRESIDENT S LETTER Dear Friends: Thirty-nine delegates, three spouses and 23 youth recently attended the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference in Washington, D.C. It was an opportunity to gather with people from all over the United States who share the common goals of serving their cities. During our stay we had the opportunity to meet with some of our state s elected officials. Sen. Mark Pryor attended the Arkansas delegates reception and, as always, was gracious enough to update us on legislation on The Hill. Congressman Mike Ross provided breakfast for us on the last day of the Conference and joined us for lunch, as did Congressmen Berry, Boozman and Snyder. Each of them updated us on pending legislation and gave us their read on how the rest of the legislative year may unfold. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Sen. Bernie Sanders, House Majority Whip James Clyburn and Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank spoke to the general assemblies during the week. These elected officials shared their insight into many of the issues that are confronting the nation. We also heard from Mark Shields, political analyst for PBS s The News Hour with Jim Lehrer, and Donna Brazile, commentator for CNN. These two shared with us their views on the current political climate in Washington with insight and humor. It was a full week and informative for those in attendance. The NLC s lobbying priorities are: Full funding for federal transportation programs; Strengthen and stabilize America s housing finance system; Support federal crime intervention and prevention programs as well as law enforcement programs; and Enact comprehensive immigration reform. All of these issues impact the well being of cities in America and the NLC is working on our behalf. I would like to end with a little advice. Recently, the roof on my home received some wind damage. Several of the shingles had blown off. During a recent rain in very cold weather, I noticed a leak in the ceiling. I sent my wife to the hardware store to get some roof cement, and while she was gone I climbed the ladder to the second story of my home. It was cold, wet, dark and just plain miserable as I tried to place a shingle in the place of one missing when I heard the noise. The noise was that of my aluminum ladder sliding along the gutter before falling to the ground. I was stranded. I was too cold and wet to be embarrassed by my situation. To make a long story short, Tammie returned home to find me stuck on the roof and was kind enough to get the ladder and place it against the house so that I could get down. The next day I had a roofer come and repair my roof, and as he set his ladder against the house he used a bungee cord to attach it to the gutter. I thought to myself, What a great idea. Now you know. Sincerely, Mike Gaskill Mayor, City of Paragould President, Arkansas Municipal League 6 CITY & TOWN

7 Cooperation the key to a stronger economy and a healthier, safer America, NLC tells Washington City leaders from Arkansas and across the nation gathered at the nation s capital last month to encourage a renewed partnership between the federal government and America s cities and towns. By Andrew Morgan, League staff WASHINGTON, D.C. As we speed toward November s presidential election and prepare to welcome a new administration, a call for a renewed partnership between the nation s cities and towns and the federal government was the rallying cry of municipal leaders from across the nation at the National League of Cities (NLC) Congressional City Conference, held March 8-12 in Washington. What will provoke a new attitude in the new PHOTOS BY ANDREW MORGAN, LEAGUE STAFF Change is in the air, NLC President and Madison, Ala., Mayor Cynthia McCollum told conference delegates. president and the new administration? NLC President and Madison, Ala., Mayor Cynthia McCollum asked the more than 2,500 conference delegates. In an effort to present the position of cities and towns on key issues to the presidential candidates, the NLC has launched American Cities 08, a campaign reminding candidates that, as its slogan states, The Road to the White House Runs Through America s Hometowns. The campaign calls for candidates to address a wide array of municipal issues, including sustainability, infrastructure, public safety, poverty, economic development, housing and immigration. The campaign calls also for full funding of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, which continues to remain underfunded. Visit to read about these priorities and learn more. We can t do it alone, McCollum said. We need proactive help, not the trickle down of the past. Cities are looking for a new kind of partner in the White House, McCollum said, and with no incumbent or vice president vying for the office for the first time in 80 years, change is in the air. She encouraged municipal leaders to take the needs of America s cities and towns straight to the candidates and to our representatives on Capitol Hill. Cities aren t sitting on their hands, however, McCollum said. By passing green policies on the local level, implementing innovative housing solutions and aid for the working poor, We re leading the way, she said. We re gonna go out and raise as much sand as we can! McCollum said, echoing an old saying of her grandmother s. Economy, safety linked says Speaker of the House It s federal budget battle time and therefore a very important time for city leaders to share their views and needs with Congress and the administration, U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi told delegates during the final general session. Know how important it is that you are here, said Pelosi, who in 2007 shattered the marble ceiling by becoming the first female Speaker of the House. The federal budget should reflect our values, Pelosi said, and despite major differences of opin- APRIL

8 Creating a green economy based on renewable energy sources is one key to a stronger economy, U.S. Rep. and Speaker of the House Pelosi said. Students in new, green schools are even showing improved test scores, she added. ion with the administration, Congress is working to eliminate cuts in the Homeland Security budget for first responders that would affect local leaders ability to deal with emergencies, and cuts to many grant programs. Our first priority is to keep the American people safe, Pelosi said. Keeping the economy strong is directly linked to our safety, and our health, the environment and infrastructure are three keys to a healthy economy, one that can anticipate and prevent downturns, she added. Right now, our health care system is reactionary, she said. A focus on prevention is the key to a healthier populous. We ve made progress, Pelosi said, But we re not there yet. There is currently about a $2 trillion deficit in infrastructure, or roughly the cost of the war in Iraq, Pelosi said. If the money is there for Iraq, the money should most certainly be there for this. On the 100th anniversary of President Teddy Roosevelt s establishment of the National Parks Service, his own infrastructure program to keep America green and beautiful, it s time again to make a dramatic, large investment in America s future, Pelosi said. That investment should also include access to broadband Internet, especially in rural areas. And this is one area where local governments are really taking the lead, she said, citing cities like Lafayette, La., where residents can subscribe to broadband for 20 percent less than the private providers offer. Addressing the climate crisis will be another key to a strengthened economy, she said, and it s another area where cities and towns are leading the way. She urges ending subsidies to the giant oil companies already making record profits and investing that money instead in renewable energy sources. Doing so would help create a new green economy and green collar jobs, she said. Because of strong bipartisan work in Congress, 132 million families will be receiving a check from the IRS within the next two months in an effort to boost the economy. That s just the first part of the stimulus plan, but the President has said he won t entertain furthering the plan until we see how well this plays out, Pelosi said. Renewed federal/local partnership in the air U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont), the longestserving Independent Congressman in U.S. history, said he already feels the stirrings of a renewed partnership between cities and the federal government. I hope it s just the beginning, said the former mayor of Burlington, Vt. Sanders thanked city leaders for the strong work they re doing locally during trying economic times and filling a void left by the federal government. The situation would be far more dire without the innovative work of local government. Sanders chastised the administration for spending $12 billion a month in Iraq while cutting much needed programs at home, like CDBG, low-income housing development, weatherization, childcare and more, all on top of a tax system that still favors the rich. We could save $32 billion in three years just by eliminating President Bush s tax cuts for the top threetenths of one percent who make $1 million or more, Sanders said. Sanders did have a few kind words for Bush, who hasn t turned a blind eye to the issue of global warming. The recently passed Energy Independence and Security Act contains measures to help begin to turn the tide on global warming. And by transforming our energy system, we can create millions of good-paying jobs, Sanders added. The energy bill contains three provisions that will have an especially positive impact on the local level, Sanders said. The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program will provide cities with funds to pursue environmentally friendly initiatives (see related article on page 11). The Act provides money for colleges and universities to go green and study environmental issues. The Act also includes a green jobs workforce training program to create a skilled workforce to install and maintain the new, 8 CITY & TOWN

9 energy efficient technology. No level of government federal, state or local can do it all, Sanders said, recalling the key lesson he took from his years in local government. Although it s sometimes painful, he said, local democracy is America at its best. Mark Shields, a well-respected and often hilarious columnist and a frequent political analyst on PBS The News Hour with Jim Lehrer, had serious words about the many changes facing the nation. He cited a recent poll finding that two-thirds of Americans believe their children s future quality of life will be less than theirs. It s a sea change in the American psyche, Shields said and called for the kind of rebirth of optimism that President Ronald Reagan brought in the 1980s. He may not have agreed with Reagan s policies nine out of 10 times, he said, but we need that kind of spirit in America again. Each of us has been warmed by fires we did not build. Each of us has drunk from wells we did not dig. We should do no less for those who walk with us and for those who come after, Shields said. Bright spots exist despite economic downturn Don t take tourism dollars for granted, U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez urged city leaders. They are a large part of our economy, he said. Last year, tourism accounted for $123 billion across the country, a 14 percent increase over the previous record set in Another bright spot is the fact that exports are currently outpacing imports. Because of this, Gutierrez said it s a bad time to limit our international export partners, and in particular it s a bad time to have second thoughts on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Canada and Mexico are our number one and two trade partners, and trade among us will soon top $1 trillion, Gutierrez said. Going back on NAFTA would hurt farmers, border communities and the overall U.S. economy, he said. Pretending we re not part of North America is not a prescription for growth. U.S. Rep. Barney Frank blames the current economic situation, including the sub-prime lending crisis, on a lack of regulation in recent years. Capitalism is of course a good thing, Frank said. There has been no better system in the history of the world for creating wealth. U.S. Rep. Barney Frank, who has long been a strong advocate for housing and finance reform, proposes public sector intervention to combat what he labeled a recession. But cities and homeowners are now seeing the result of a lack of intervention, Frank said. The private sector screwed up. They made bad bets with your money. Congress is working now, he said, to give cities money to buy foreclosed property, stimulate grown and avoid blight and further decline. It s also important that bad lenders share and accept their losses or we will all continue to suffer otherwise, Frank said. He proposed working with lenders to create an environment where people can repay and refinance at reasonable rates. Frank stressed that government should not limit the private sector s ability to create wealth, but that through public-private cooperation we can renew the public s confidence and boost the economy for all. As it stands now, Frank said, the public looks at it like some kind of ponzi scheme. Protectionism doesn t protect jobs; being competitive and creating new markets does, U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez said. APRIL

10 Conference snapshots Clockwise from top left, North Little Rock Aldermen Murry Witcher and John Parker and Maumelle Mayor Michael Watson visit at the Arkansas delegates reception; political analyst Mark Shields addresses the NLC; League Executive Director Don Zimmerman poses with members of the Sherwood Mayor s Youth Council; U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor addresses Arkansas s NLC delegates; U.S. Rep. Mike Ross hosts breakfast for Arkansas s conferees; NLC Executive director Donald Borut, center, and his wife Carol join the League s Paul Young at the Arkansas delegates reception; U.S. Rep. Marion Berry speaks to Arkansas delegates at a luncheon on the conference s last day. PHOTO BY DON ZIMMERMAN, LEAGUE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 10 CITY & TOWN

11 New block grant program poised to give boost to local green efforts By Andrew Morgan, League staff PHOTOS BY DON ZIMMERMAN, LEAGUE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR From left, St. Charles Mayor Robert Patrick, Jacksonville Mayor Tommy Swaim, Paragould Mayor and League President Mike Gaskill and Jacksonville Alderman Kenny Elliott visit between general sessions; U.S. Rep. John Boozman joins Arkansas s conferees for lunch at the Library of Congress. WASHINGTON, D.C. Cities and towns may soon be eligible for funds for local green projects through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program, a new federal funding resource for communities to leverage in their efforts to improve energy efficiency, lower energy usage and reduce fossil fuel emissions. Congress enacted the new program in December 2007 as part of the Energy Independence and Security Act. Under the law, Congress can appropriate up to $2 billion per year for the EECBG program. Securing full funding for the new program is a top legislative priority for the National League of Cities, the April 7 issue of Nation s Cities Weekly reported. NLC officers on April 2 presented U.S. Sens. Robert Menendez and Bernie Sanders with the signatures of nearly 400 city leaders from 46 states in support of funding for the EECBG program, and displayed 400 energy efficient light bulbs representing the innovative work cities across the country are already doing. Funding for the program will enable local officials to take new actions or build on the many existing approaches leading toward greater energy independence and security, NLC President and Madison, Ala., Councilmember Cynthia McCollum said during the presentation ceremony on the steps of the U.S. Capitol. The light bulbs represent one example of the kind of partnerships cities and towns can forge with local businesses and nonprofits under the provisions of the grant program. The Senate and House Appropriations Committees are expected to take up the measure in the coming weeks. If the EECBG program receives the full $2 billion appropriation, 68 percent will go to grants for cities, towns and counties. States will receive 28 percent of the funds and Indiana tribes will receive two percent. The final two percent will be set aside for local governments that are not normally eligible based on population or to a consortium of local governments. Cities and towns are eligible to receive EECBG funding based on the following criteria: Cities and towns with a population of at least 35,000 are eligible to apply to and receive grants directly from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). At a minimum, the 10 largest cities in each state, regardless of population, are eligible to apply to and receive grants directly from the DOE. Cities and towns with populations less than 35,000 or are not among the 10 most populous in a state can apply for funding through their state. The law requires each state to pass 60 percent of the total EECBG funding it receives on to cities and counties that do not receive funds directly from the DOE. APRIL

12 Cities and towns may use grant funding to conduct programs and activities such as: Developing and implementing an energy efficiency and conservation strategy; Conducting residential and commercial building energy audits; Establishing financial incentive programs for energy efficiency improvements; Developing and implementing energy efficiency and conservation programs for buildings and facilities; Developing and implementing programs to conserve energy used in transportation; Developing and implementing building codes and inspection services to promote building energy efficiency; Developing and implementing programs to increase participation and efficiency rates for recycling programs; Replacing traffic signals and street lights with energy efficient lighting; Purchasing and implementing technologies to reduce and capture methane and other greenhouse gases generated by landfills; and Developing, implementing and installing in government buildings renewable energy technology that generates electricity from renewable sources, such as solar and wind energy, fuel cells and biomass. The NLC encourages city leaders to contact your Representatives and Senators and urge them to back full funding for the EECBG program for the fiscal year 2009 federal budget and to share with them how communities are promoting energy efficiency and how EECBG funding will improve our communities quality of life. Youth delegates tackle health, education issues Youth Council members from Benton, Maumelle and Sherwood joined young people from across the nation at the Congressional Cities Conference to discuss issues facing them and learn how to take action at home. By Marie Syler WASHINGTON, D.C. Youth delegates to the National League of Cities Congressional Cities Conference discussed many issues in our session concerning education, violence and health. We were able to ask questions and discuss topics such as education reform by repealing the No Child Left Behind Act and focusing away from standardized testing, and also on topics such as sex, violence and health problems. We voted between two topics to determine which would be the national youth topic for the year. Between education reform and PIGFAT (which stands for PHOTOS BY ANDREW MORGAN, LEAGUE STAFF Positive Initiatives and Goals For America s Tomorrow), we chose PIGFAT. The goals of the initiative are to decrease the use of drugs and alcohol, reduce teen pregnancy and combat obesity. We also explored our abilities as youth leaders to help our communities with these issues. We discussed how students could get involved in education reform by discussing with leaders what works and what doesn t. Our impact on our communities as young leaders can be great if we all work together, and that s one thing that this conference reminded us. It has been a great experience here in Washington, D.C., and hopefully it is one that our future councils from Maumelle can continue to share for years to come. Marie Syler is a senior member of the Maumelle Mayor s Youth Council. Youth delegates to the NLC Congressional Cities Conference from Benton, Maumelle and Sherwood pose with U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor at a reception for Arkansas delegates Tuesday, March CITY & TOWN

13 Severance tax increase passes The state expects as much as $100 million annually in coming years for highways and roads as a result of the first increase in the severance tax on natural gas in more than 50 years, and municipal street departments should begin receiving a much-needed cash injection starting in By Andrew Morgan, League staff PHOTOS BY ANDREW MORGAN, LEAGUE STAFF Gov. Beebe signs into law the first increase in the state s severance tax on natural gas since Cities and towns in 2009 should see a boost in money for streets after Gov. Mike Beebe signed into law April 2 an increase in the state s severance tax on natural gas, passed by the Legislature after a three-day special session. Money raised from the increased tax will go almost exclusively toward maintaining and improving the state s highways and roads. Arkansas has had one of if not the lowest severance tax in the nation, Beebe said during a media conference in the state Capitol to announce the increase. The old rate of three-tenths of one percent per 1,000 cubic feet of gas has been in effect since The new law will increase the tax to five percent over a period of about five years beginning next year. The tax is expected to yield $57 million in its first year, going up to $100 million a year by The bulk of the severance tax revenue 95 percent will be split among state, county and local governments, with 70 percent going to state highways and cities and counties each receiving 15 percent of the revenue. The remaining five percent of the total revenue collected will go into the state s general fund to replace funds from the previous severance tax, to set up a fund for especially high traffic areas of the state, and to enforce cleanup of natural gas mining operations. League Executive Director Don Zimmerman praised efforts of the Governor and the Legislature, which he said worked like a well-oiled machine during the special session. Municipalities can expect about $4 per capita for streets from the tax starting next year, he said, with an increase to about $8 per capita in five years. Some believe those numbers to be a conservative estimate, he added. Governor Beebe should be given a lot of credit for getting everything lined up and making it run smoothly, Zimmerman told the First-Class Cities Advisory Council during an April 3 meeting at League headquarters in North Little Rock. The League went on record last summer in support of a severance tax increase. State lawmakers gather around Gov. Beebe at an April 2 media conference in a show of support for the severance tax increase. The Senate passed the measure 32-1 and the House passed an identical bill APRIL

14 Pine Bluff employee going strong at 94 By Sherman Banks Despite near constant shaking from Parkinson s disease, Norman Pugh says, When I step foot inside my truck the shakes stop. I am as steady as a rock. I follow in my car as he drives his truck through Pine Bluff s municipal cemetery to the spot where in 1952 he dug his first grave. Pugh will celebrate his 95th birthday in November this year, and Pine Bluff s oldest municipal employee and possibly the oldest in the state has no intention of slowing down. Pugh has quite a family legacy in the city. He had two sisters, both of whom died at an early age, and twin older brothers, one of whom passed away as an infant. The second twin lived to the age of 93. PHOTO BY SHERMAN BANKS Norman Pugh, 94, stands next to the grave of his wife in the city cemetery where he still works several days a week. Pugh is the proud father of 11 boys and seven girls. He has 62 grandchildren, 42 greatgrandchildren and 39 great-great-grandchildren. I had the largest family in Pine Bluff, Pugh says. I have reached the age of my daddy, who died at 94. Pugh lives with his youngest son, who is in his late forties. Before becoming a Pine Bluff city employee in 1952, Pugh worked on a farm for 50 cents an hour. When the city hired him as grave digger, his pay jumped up to 60 cents an hour. When I went work for them, I thought that I was going to be rich making that much per hour, Pugh says. Mr. Moon was my boss, and he asked one of the men who had been the grave digger for many years to pick someone to work with him and the man picked me. The man told my boss that I was a good worker, and from that day on I was sent out on my own to dig and train other men as grave diggers. In his prime, Pugh could dig a seven-by-sevenfoot grave in one hour with just a pick and a shovel, he says. He reminiscences about how graves were dug during his early years with just a pick, a shovel and one s hands. His hands are marred by his lifetime of hard work, and even though he suffers from Parkinson s, there is a steadiness about him that belies his age. He recalls an assignment his boss gave him one evening before leaving. His boss came to him and told him there was going to be a funeral at 10 a.m. the next morning and asked him to come to work an hour early to allow him enough time to dig the grave before the funeral. I came in at seven like the boss said and I had the grave finished before the regular crew came in at 8 a.m. I went to work with the crew as usual. Everybody was so surprised that I was done with the job in one hour. Because I had done such a good job, the boss put me in charge of teaching new boys how to dig graves, Pugh continues. I only had one or two who did not listen to what I had to say. These guys did not do what I told them and their grave began to cave in on its sides. Because they did not listen to me and I am not the kind of man to talk behind your back I told Mr. Moon that these men would not work out as grave diggers. I did not wait to do it when they were not there. I wanted them to know then and there that they could not do the job justice because they just don t listen. Pugh takes obvious pride in having dug graves that will stand the test of time. He dug his last regular seven-by-seven grave at the age of 80. At the age of 90 he asked to dig a grave for a child. Today he works four hours a day mowing and weedeating the cemetery s lawn. He still rises early, and though he works fewer hours, Pugh works just as hard as he always has and has no immediate plans to retire. Well, something will have to happen. And if it don t, I will continue to work. 14 CITY & TOWN

15 FEMA announces disaster aid programs for cities, businesses and individuals The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is administering aid made available under President Bush s major disaster declaration for March and April s severe storms, tornadoes and flooding in Arkansas. Assistance for affected individuals and families can include: Rental payments for temporary housing for those whose homes are unlivable. Initial assistance may be provided for up to two months for homeowners and at least one month for renters. Assistance may be extended if requested after the initial period based on a review of individual applicant requirements. (Source: FEMA funded and administered.) Grants for home repairs and replacement of essential household items not covered by insurance to make damaged dwellings safe, sanitary and functional. (Source: FEMA funded and administered.) Grants to replace personal property and help meet medical, dental, funeral, transportation and other serious disaster-related needs not covered by insurance or other federal, state and charitable aid programs. (Source: FEMA funded at 75 percent of total eligible costs; 25 percent funded by the state.) Unemployment payments up to 26 weeks for workers who temporarily lost jobs because of the disaster and who do not qualify for state benefits, such as self-employed individuals. (Source: FEMA funded; administered by Arkansas Workforce Services.) Low-interest loans to cover residential losses not fully compensated by insurance; loans available up to $200,000 for primary residence; $40,000 for personal property, including renter losses; loans available up to $1.5 million for business property losses not fully compensated by insurance. (Source: U.S. Small Business Administration.) Loans up to $1.5 million for small businesses that have suffered disaster-related cash flow problems and need funds for working capital to recover from the disaster s adverse economic impact. This loan in combination with a property loss loan cannot exceed a total of $1.5 million. (Source: U.S. Small Business Administration.) Loans up to $500,000 for farmers, ranchers and aquaculture operators to cover production and property losses, excluding primary residence. (Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency.) Other relief programs: income tax assistance for filing casualty losses and advisory assistance for legal, veterans benefits and social security matters. Payment of not less than 75 percent of the eligible costs for removing debris from public areas and for emergency measures taken to save lives and to protect property and public health and for repairing, restoring or replacing damaged public facilities. Disaster assistance also may be provided for damage to facilities owned by certain nonprofit organizations that operate and maintain educational, utility, emergency, medical, custodial care and other essential governmental service facilities. (Source: FEMA funded, state administered.) Grants under FEMA s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for projects undertaken by state, tribal and local governments after a major disaster declaration to prevent or reduce long-term risk to life and property in future disasters. (Source: FEMA funded at 75 percent of eligible costs; 25 percent funded from non-federal sources, state administered.) Applying for assistance Affected residents and business owners in counties designated for individual assistance can begin the application process by registering online at or by calling FEMA or (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Be prepared to provide basic information name, permanent address, phone number and insurance coverage to help substantiate losses. FEMA will discuss application procedures for affected local governments in counties designated for public assistance at a series of federal/state applicant briefings to be announced in the affected areas. APRIL

16 Pine Bluff: a city with a history in Sister Cities Sherman Banks, the former president of Sister Cities International, in this first article in a series highlighting Arkansas s sister cities participants and those looking to participate, checks in with Pine Bluff, a city with a long history of international partnerships. By Sherman Banks Pine Bluff, with a population of 55,085, is the seventh most populous city in Arkansas and is just one of the three cities in the state that have had a sister city relationship for more than 20 years. The city council passed a resolution on March 21, 1983, that authorized the city to become a dues-paying member of Sister Cities International. In a later resolution on March 4, 1985, the city council further authorized then-mayor Carolyn Robinson to invite the government and the people of Iwai City, Japan, now known as Bondo City, to become sister cities with Pine Bluff. When developing a successful and rewarding sister city relationship, it is important to promote direct involvement by the municipality and the community. It is customary to have both an active and financial commitment by the city government; however, there are as many different sister city governing structures as there are sister city agreements, and Pine Bluff is no different. The sister city governance is driven by direct involvement of the community with little or no input from the city. The governance is done through the community, and both the city council and the mayor s office are informed and consulted. In March I met with Pine Bluff Mayor Carl Redus to ask what the more than 20 years of sister city experience means to the city. QWhat cultural, educational and economic benefits has Pine Bluff experienced during its relationship with Bondo City? A We continually enjoy a cultural relationship, as evidenced by the Japanese garden erected in Pine Bluff Civic Center and dedicated in We also have annual or bi-annual delegations with a minimum stay of seven days in our city. The City of Pine Bluff along with the Mayor and members of the City Council will take delegations to Bondo City on alternating years. Educationally, we receive students annually, both on the secondary and collegiate levels. These students stay in the homes of our residents. That enhances mutual understanding of our cultures as well as education. This has also added to our tourism flow. Parents and friends of the exchange students have come to Pine Bluff because of the familiarity with our city. Although this did not have an overwhelming impact on our economy, it is the steady stream of visitors that make our relationship worthwhile. Economic development has not been our focal point of attention with Bondo City. Rather we have chosen to enhance our cultural and educational relationship. The only company that has Japanese ties is Century Tube, established in 1979 from Osaka and was acquired by Allied Tube in Century Tube and now Allied Tube due to its Japanese affiliation have been very helpful with translation and the planning for the receipt of delegations from Japan. QWhat are your expectations for future development with your sister city? A Since Bondo City s economy is tied directly to aqua-culture/fisheries, it is my intention to encourage the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff to apply for available funding to begin research and development in aqua-culture. I hope that this research will result in the exchange of information that can prove beneficial between our two cultures to prevent hunger with our respective areas as well as nationally and internationally. I would like 16 CITY & TOWN

17 to see something similar to the catfish hatcheries we have developed in Arkansas, where hybrids are bred and research data documented. The sharing of this information would be beneficial for both of our economies. QSince sustainable development has become a universal concern, do you see Pine Bluff developing such a program? A We have no contemplation at this time. QWould you like to pursue additional sister city relationships? A Arkansas and Jefferson County in particular is an agricultural region. I would like to expend some effort in seeking relationships in Chile, Argentina, sub-saharan Africa and maybe China. These are developing countries, and they have possibilities for us in the area of agricultural development. We especially would like to look into the countries of Chile and Argentina with the increase of the Hispanic population in our area. We also want to look toward Africa as well. Contact Sherman Banks at ; fax ; sbanks@aristotle.net; or write P.O. Box , Little Rock, AR DRA multimodal transportation plan needs cities input By Andrew Morgan, League staff The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) is asking community leaders to tell them the multi-modal transportation needs in Arkansas s cities and towns to help the agency report those needs to Congress. The DRA is in the process of developing a strategic multimodal transportation plan for the eight-state region along the Mississippi River that the agency serves. Congress has charged the agency with first reporting on the region s assets and needs. The plan will include the region s highway, aviation, freight and passenger rail, waterways and public transportation needs. Chris Massingill, who Gov. Mike Beebe appointed as DRA alternate co-chair in Arkansas, told attendees at a March 28 meeting in Pine Bluff that developing the plan will take cooperation among federal, state and local governments and businesses to a degree like we ve never seen before. The DRA in 2007 released its Delta Development Highway Plan, which focuses on the many ground transportation needs in the region, including the I-69 corridor. On the heels of that report, the time is right to approach Congress with a multimodal plan, Massingill said. Congress has already said, We re paying attention. Bill Triplett, the DRA s senior advisor to the federal co-chair, said the two keys to developing and implementing a plan in the region are local leadership and private sector investment. The DRA has had only a modest budget in recent years to spend in the region, but has used that money to leverage even more funding through other federal and state grant programs and private investment. In the first six years since the agency s inception, the DRA has funded 385 projects and used $56 million of its funds to leverage $278 million in other public funds and nearly $1.2 billion in private funds. Government can t change the world, but it can work to create a climate of opportunity, Triplett said. The DRA will present its assets and needs findings at its annual meeting June in New Orleans in preparation for reporting to Congress in July. To learn how to share your community s needs, visit the agency s Web site at APRIL

18 Check us out. Submit photos of your city or town for display on the League s homepage to wvb@arml.org. Just launched! enewsroom offers online news articles from Arkansas s municipalities dailies. City & Town is available to download in its entirety in PDF from the Publications page. Cities of Arkansas local government portal page gives visitors a sneak peek at the quality of life in the municipalities across Arkansas. Flyout menus provide easier navigation and cut down on search time. A search engine makes it easy to locate topics, based on specific words. Legislative Action Center is now home to legislative matters, including a new Legislative Bulletin. ecart, order and pay for publications and mailing lists online. Legal Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page

19 It s Convention time again. June Hot Springs, Ark. See next page for more information. Register online at Exhibitors, contact the League immediately to reserve space for your display. Contact Whitnee Bullerwell at , ext Cost for the exhibit space is $400. APRIL

20 74th CONVENTION Hot Springs Convention Center June 18-20, 2008 Registration and payment must be received in League office by Monday, June 2, 2008, to qualify for advance registration. H O T E L R E S E R V A T I O N R E G I S T R A T I O N Advance registration for municipal officials $150 Registration fee after June 2, 2008, and on-site registration for municipal officials $175 Spouse/guest registration $75 Child registration $75 Other registrants $200 Registration will be processed ONLY with accompanying payment in full. Make checks payable to the Arkansas Municipal League. Registration includes meals, activities and copies of Handbook for Arkansas Municipal Officials, edition. No daily registration is available. Registration must come through the League office. No telephone registrations will be accepted. No refunds after June 2, Cancellation letters must be postmarked by June 2, Hotel Room Rates Embassy Suites Hotel (headquarters hotel) Single/ Double $129 Check-in p.m. Austin Hotel Single/ Double $75 Check-in p.m. Arlington Hotel Single......$79 Double......$89 Check-in p.m. Cut-off date for hotel reservations is June 2, Rooms in Hot Springs are subject to a 13.5 percent tax. Rooms will be held until 6 p.m. and then released unless guaranteed by credit card. Contact the hotel directly to make changes or cancellations in hotel accommodations. Hotel confirmation number will come directly from the hotel. Please check on cancellation policy for your hotel.

21 TWO WAYS TO REGISTER 2 1 Register online at and pay by credit card. OR Complete the steps and mail with payment to: ARKANSAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE Attn: 74th Convention P.O. Box 38 North Little Rock, AR Step 1: Delegate Information Name: Title: City of: Address: City: State: Zip: Telephone: Spouse/Guest will attend: Yes No Name: Children will attend: Yes No Name(s): Step 2: Payment Information WHAT IS YOUR TOTAL? (see opposite page for fees) Advance Registration Regular Registration Spouse/Guest Child Other Registrants Total $150 $175 $75 $75 $200 $ HOW ARE YOU PAYING? Check Mail payment and form to: Arkansas Municipal League 74th Convention P.O. Box 38 North Little Rock, AR Credit Card Complete information below and send to address above. Credit Card: Visa MasterCard Card Number: Exp. Date: /200_ Card Holder Name (as it appears on card): Billing address (as it appears on statement): City: State: Zip: address (required for credit card payment): Step 3: Hotel Reservations To obtain hotel reservations, registered delegates must directly contact participating hotels listed below: Arlington Hotel Reservations _ or Austin Hotel Reservations _ Embassy Suites Hotel Reservations _ (Dianna) or (Elaine) _ (In-house reservations only) Step 4: Hotel Payment Payment Options: Credit Card or Direct Bill Note: only two payment options. To obtain direct billing as a payment option, registered delegates must directly contact hotel accounting offices listed below: Arlington Hotel Accounting or Austin Hotel Accounting Embassy Suites Hotel Accounting (ask for Jennifer Ragland)

22 TENTATIVE PROGRAM IN BRIEF To see an expanded tentative schedule, visit WEDNESDAY JUNE 18 2 p.m.-7 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7 p.m. REGISTRATION AND EXHIBIT HALL OPEN RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE MEETING OPENING NIGHT BANQUET THURSDAY JUNE 19 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 7:30 a.m.-8:45 a.m. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. REGISTRATION OPEN EXHIBITS OPEN HOST CITY BREAKFAST GENERAL SESSION LUNCHEON CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS EVENING OPEN ENTERTAINMENT OPTIONS FRIDAY JUNE 20 7:15 a.m.-6 p.m. 7:30 a.m.-8:45 a.m. 9 a.m.-10 a.m. 10:15 a.m.-11:30 p.m. 11:45 p.m.-1:30 p.m. REGISTRATION OPEN BREAKFAST GENERAL SESSION ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETINGS AWARDS AND NEW OFFICERS LUNCHEON RESOLUTIONS Suggested Convention Resolutions for consideration at the 74th Annual Convention should be mailed to: 74th Convention Resolutions Arkansas Municipal League P.O. Box 38 North Little Rock, AR The deadline for Resolution submission is May 12. Resolutions submitted by April 1 will be reviewed for possible endorsement by the Advisory Councils and the Executive Committee. Resolutions may be drafted by an official of any member city or town and can relate to any matter of municipal concern. See your Policies and Goals for resolutions adopted at the 73rd Convention. WANTED: City officials or employees with 25 years of service Did you begin serving your city or town in 1983? The League would like to know! The League will give special recognition to city and town officials who are in their 25th year of municipal service at the 74th League Convention, June 18-20, in Hot Springs. Names must be submitted to the League by May 19. Call Ken Wasson at , ext. 211; Sheila Boyd, ext. 218; or write to P.O. Box 38, North Little Rock, AR NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS At the 74th Convention, a special Exhibit Hall is available for businesses, companies and manufacturers to display their products and services that are available to Arkansas municipalities. To guarantee your firm s exhibit area, contact the League immediately to reserve space for your display. Your name will be added to the list of exhibitors, and we will reserve a space for your exhibit when you arrive. The cost this year for exhibit space is $400. We cannot guarantee space for companies that do not preregister before June 2. Call Whitnee Bullerwell at , ext. 206, or write to Arkansas Municipal League, P.O. Box 38, North Little Rock, AR

23 Municipal Property Program Your Municipal Property Program offers broad coverage for your municipal property. The limits of coverage are $50 million per occurrence per member for damages from fire, windstorm and other incidents in excess of $5,000. Coverage is $15 million per occurrence per member for losses exceeding $100,000 on earthquakes and flooding. The Municipal Property Program s 2007 annual meeting in November adopted rates according to the following scale. The rates are: FIRE CLASS I.0015 X covered value = Premium FIRE CLASS ll.0016 X covered value = Premium FIRE CLASS lll.0017 X covered value = Premium FIRE CLASS IV.0018 X covered value = Premium FIRE CLASS V.0019 X covered value = Premium FIRE CLASS Vl.002 X covered value = Premium FIRE CLASS Vll.0022 X covered value = Premium FIRE CLASS Vlll.0024 X covered value = Premium FIRE CLASS IX.0027 X covered value = Premium FIRE CLASS X.003 X covered value = Premium New Reduced Rates For more information, call Linda Montgomery at League headquarters, or , ext. 233.

24 They're here! The 2008 Directory of Arkansas Municipal Officials is now available. You may order and pay for your copy online via Visa or MasterCard by visiting the Publications page at or use the order form below. ORDER FORM Mail to: Arkansas Municipal League Attn: Directory Sales P.O. Box 38 North Little Rock, AR Please send copies $20 each Enclosed is a check in payment Name Title Address City State Zip Code Phone 24 CITY & TOWN

25 Want the latest information? Are you a member of the Arkansas Municipal League? Subscribe to our list servs and be automatically notified of pertinent municipal information. How do I subscribe? Step 1: Choose the lists from which you would like to receive information. Discussion lists: Mayors/City Managers Clerks/Recorders/Treasurers City Attorneys Announcement lists (choose all that apply): General Arkansas City Management Association Fire Chiefs Police Chiefs Legislative Advocacy Loss Control Meetings Technology Municipal Health Benefit Fund Municipal League Workers Compensation Trust Municipal Vehicle Program/Municipal Property Program Step 2: Subscribe to the list servs by using one of the following options: Option A: Visit and click on the Discussion List and Announcement List links. Option B: Complete Step 3 and fax to , attn: Whitnee Bullerwell. Option C: Complete Step 3 and mail to Arkansas Municipal League, attn: Whitnee Bullerwell, P.O. Box 38, North Little Rock, AR Step 3: Complete the following information: Name Title Member City Address Daytime Phone Number APRIL

26 Municipal Notes EPA awards three cities brownfields grants Camden, Pine Bluff and North Little Rock will share $800,000 in brownfields grants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to help assess and remove contaminants from former industrial and commercial sites, the Arkansas Democrate-Gazette reported April 9. Brownfields are sites where expansion, redevelopment and reuse of land may be hindered by the presence of hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants. Camden will receive $200,000 for the Camden Port Authority to clean up the Moore/Buck site at 739 Adams Ave., a former stave mill and auto repair center. Pine Bluff will receive $400,000 to inventory sites with hazardous substances and potential petroleum contamination, conduct assessments and support community outreach. North Little Rock will receive $200,000 for the Riverfront Baring Cross Neighborhood Renewal Organization to clean a River Road site formerly used for disposal of demolition materials and for public dumping. Visit Us. Cities receive $308,377 through preservation grant programs The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, an agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage, has awarded $308,377 in grants through its Certified Local Government Grant, Historic Preservation Restoration Grant and Main Street Model Business Grant programs, the agency has announced. Among the recipients are the following Main Street Arkansas communities: Blytheville, $7,700 to develop design guidelines for the Blytheville Commercial Historic District; El Dorado, $6,500 to survey a proposed expansion of the Murphy-Hill Historic District; Eureka Springs, $17,900 to develop a citywide preservation plan; Fort Smith, $40,000 to develop a citywide preservation plan; Helena- West Helena, $30,000 to develop a citywide historic preservation plan; Little Rock, $34,400 to develop a citywide preservation plan; and Texarkana, $42,500 to survey a proposed district, develop guidelines for two historic districts, and to develop a citywide preservation plan. Three Main Street Arkansas cities shared $28,050 in Phase One Model Business Grants, which will fund professional assistance to ensure that a registered architect is thoroughly involved in the early phases of each project. Recipients are Main Street Batesville, Main Street Helena and Main Street Searcy. NWA still outpacing most in country Census Bureau estimates released March 27 rank the Northwest Arkansas region 27th among the nation s fastest growing regions from mid-2006 to mid-2007, The Morning News has reported. The Springdale-Fayetteville-Rogers metropolitan statistical area which also includes Bentonville, Bella Vista, Madison County and part of McDonald County in Southwest Missouri saw its population jump by 12,158 (see Briefs, page 32) 26 CITY & TOWN

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28 ATTORNEY GENERAL OPINIONS Summaries of attorney general opinions Recent opinions that affect municipal government in Arkansas From the Office of Attorney General Dustin McDaniel Guard member entitled to paid leave Opinion: Requestor: Bisbee, David State Senator In reviewing a leave of absence request made by a city employee pursuant to ACA , is it relevant to consider whether the city employee was involuntarily called up for service in the National Guard or volunteered for service after his potential unit was already under an alert order? Q2) Does an employee s motivation for joining the National Guard impact his rights to receive paid leave time pursuant to ACA ? RESPONSE: Q1) In my opinion, it is irrelevant whether the city employee volunteered for service after his unit was already under an alert order. If faced with the question, I believe a court would likely conclude that the employee was nonetheless called to duty under those circumstances. Q2) No. City director must remain in ward represented Opinion: Requestor: Altes, Denny State Senator In a city administrator form of government, can a city director who owned property and who resided and was domiciled in a given ward at the time of election continue to serve if that director sells his/her property and purchases property in a different ward than the one he/she was elected to represent? Q2) Does renting an apartment or other rental property with no intent to reside in that property meet the requirement of domicile and residency? Q3) Other than voluntary resignation from the position or a recall election by the voters in the ward, is there an alternative for removal from office if the above situation occurs? RESPONSE: In my opinion, with respect to your first question, a city director elected from a ward in a city administrator form of municipal government must continue to reside within the ward he or she represents to remain eligible to hold that office. Without a statute declaring the seat automatically vacant, however, the individual may continue in office until removed. With respect to your second question, only a court may make factually specific determinations of whether an officer meets the residency or domiciliary requirements to hold office. With respect to your third question, in my opinion, aside from the statutorily authorized recall elections, there are three possible causes of action that may be brought to remove an individual who is ineligible to hold office a writ of quo warranto, an usurpation action, and a taxpayer lawsuit under the provisions of Article 16, sec. 13 of the Arkansas Constitution. Public funds must go to public purpose Opinion: Requestor: Dunn, David State Representative Is it permissible to use taxpayer funds to pay for tickets to the Governor s Ball for the mayor and select aldermen to attend, under the pretense of networking for the benefit of the city? RESPONSE: This may ultimately turn on the particular surrounding facts. The most recent Governor s inaugural ball was administered by the Arkansas Democratic Party, and a city generally may not contribute public funds to a political party. Cf. Op. Att y Gen If there was no such contribution to a political party under the particular facts, then the answer depends upon whether the expenditure was for a proper public or municipal purpose under ACA (Supp. 2007), the common law public purpose doctrine, and Arkansas Constitution Article 12, Section 5. This is ultimately a question of fact. See Opinion for the legal analysis. Release of certain employee info OK under FOIA Opinion: Requestor: Anderson, Sheila Officer, Little Rock Police Department Is the decision of the custodian of records to release documentation regarding the current rank, salary and overtime compensation of all sworn members of the Little Rock Police Department and employees of the Little Rock Fire Department consistent with the FOIA? RESPONSE: The custodian s decision is consistent with the FOIA, under the assumption that the records to be released simply document each employee s name, salary, overtime compensation and rank and do not detail any evaluation of the employees job performance, or reflect the employees home addresses or social security numbers. This also assumes that none of the members of the LRPD whose records the custodian intends to release are currently working undercover and that they are not identified in the Arkansas Minimum Standards Office as (see AGOs, page 39) 28 CITY & TOWN

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30 ACCRTA seeks nominations for Clerk of the Year The Municipal Clerk of the Year Award each year recognizes a member of the Arkansas City Clerks, Recorders, Treasurers Association (ACCRTA) who has made significant contributions to the objectives of the municipal clerks profession and to the improvement of municipal government in Arkansas and the clerk s own community. Qualities are length of service, good relationship with other clerks, interest in education, furthering of the association, attendance at national and regional conferences, community service and furthering the municipal clerks association. Any municipal official or ACCRTA member may nominate a candidate for Municipal Clerk of the Year for The deadline for nominations is May 1. The finalist will be honored at the 74th Arkansas Municipal League Convention, June 18-20, in Hot Springs. Requirements for nominees: A municipal clerk who has been an active ACCRTA member at least five years Provided service to other municipal clerks in the state as the opportunity existed Exhibited leadership A Certified Municipal Clerk or Certified Arkansas Municipal Clerk Holds a city clerk/recorder/treasurer or deputy position Complete the nomination form below and mail to: Donna Jones, City Clerk P.O. Box 730 DeQueen, AR Municipal Clerk of the Year 2008 Nominee s Full Name Number of Years as Municipal Clerk Date of Certification Date of Recertification Number of Years as ACCRTA Member Date of Membership Municipal Clerk of what city Appointed/Elected Yr. Address City Zip Business Phone ACCRTA Offices held Committee service Other activities IIMC participation Education program participation (instructor, panel member, moderator): Individual submitting nomination Name Address Signature Phone Date Nominator: Please briefly summarize the reasons why you believe your nominee should be selected as the 2008 Municipal Clerk of the Year. (Attach separate pages as needed.) 30 CITY & TOWN

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32 Briefs continued from page 26 people, or 2.9 percent. Palm Coast, Fla., ranked first in the survey, with a 7.2 percent jump in population. New Orleans hosts Reimagining the Delta The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) will bring its annual conference, this year titled Reimagining the Delta, June 23-25, to the Ritz-Carlton in downtown New Orleans. The conference, which is expected to attract several hundred business and community leaders from the eight-state DRA region, has no registration fee. Early registration is encouraged. To register, go to For additional information, call Sissy Kidd at nationwide by $250 million for the Workforce Investment Act. Who was thinking about the plight of the laid-off worker in Searcy or the 18-year-old high school graduate in Stuttgart when bureaucrats in Washington, D.C., decided to pull back support for workforce development? Beebe asked. The millions the state will lose had already been obligated for training contracts with colleges and other institutions, Beebe said. Local workforce offices may be temporarily shut down, or employees could be laid off. Beebe estimated that more than 1,900 people would receive either fewer benefits or none at all. It will certainly impose a long-term, negative impact on the confidence of workers, employers and potential employers in workforce development programs all across Arkansas, he said. Conference addresses building local economies It s All Connected: Linking Your Local Economy to Global Opportunities is the theme of the annual Breakthrough Solutions Conference held May 1 in Little Rock. The conference focuses on how communities and businesses are taking advantage of opportunities by working together, through innovation and by using broadband Internet to connect to the world. Keynote speaker Jane Smith Patterson, executive director of e-nc in North Carolina, will address building a 21st Century economy in rural Arkansas. The conference will be 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. May 1, at the Hilton Little Rock Metro Center, I-630 and University Ave. To register, go to Visit Us. State losing millions in workforce funding Arkansas is losing $4.3 million in federal money already allocated for workforce training, Gov. Mike Beebe said in an April 18 radio address. The Department of labor is rescinding funding Obituaries Ralph Lee, 74, a former mayor of Bono, died March 22. Fred Zieman, 69, a former Chicot County Judge, died March CITY & TOWN

33 Changes to 2008 Directory, Arkansas Municipal Officials Submit changes to Whitnee Bullerwell, Benton Delete PC Gary Sipes Add PC//A Roger Gaither Etowah Delete WW Kenneth Morgan Add WW Joseph Riney Delete AL Tommy Sharp Add AL Jennifer McCullar Jacksonville Delete PC Robert Baker Add PC Gary Sipes Little Rock Delete FO//A Sara Lenehan Add FO Sara Lenehan Mountain Home Add CEO Greg Ifland Add DA Sherry Harris Add AM Anni Heizler Paragould Delete CEO Brian Gray Add CEO Dennis Dunn Russell Delete R/T (Vacant) Add R/T Carletta Pyle Delete AL Conlee Brusselle Add AL Glenn Pyle Vilonia Add SS Tony Scroggins Add CEO Tony Scroggins Add BI Tony Scroggins Municipal Clerks Week is May 4-10 Increase public awareness of municipal clerks and the valuable services they perform for our cities and towns by saying thank you to your clerk during the internationally celebrated 38th Municipal Clerks Week, May The International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) since 1969 has sponsored the week. The IIMC has 10,000 members in the United States, Canada and 15 other countries. Presidents Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton, in 1984 and 1994 respectively, signed proclamations officially declaring Municipal Clerks Week the first full week of May, recognizing the role municipal clerks play in local government. During this week, municipal clerks throughout the world will host open houses and tours of the municipal clerks office, visit local schools and participate in other events. Clerks prepare agendas, take minutes, maintain ordinance and resolutions files, keep historical records, process permits and serve as the clearinghouse for information about the local government. Many clerks serve as financial officers or treasurers and, in small municipalities, may act as chief administrative officers. NLC accepting applications for Awards for Municipal Excellence The National League of Cities (NLC) is accepting applications for the Awards for Municipal Excellence. The awards either $1,000 or $2,000 support cities that are members of the NLC. The awards identify and showcase outstanding city and town programs that improve the quality of life in America s communities. The deadline to apply is May 1. Award winners will be announced at the NLC s Congress of Cities and Exposition, held Nov in Orlando, Fla. For more information about the program and how to apply, call , visit or membership@nlc.org. APRIL

34 PLANNING TO SUCCEED Delta Made expo shows off region s assets For a region in a cycle of decline, actively seeking out and promoting unique, locally made goods and cultural offerings can do wonders for communities self-esteem. By Jim vontungeln Someone had a good idea about the Arkansas Delta recently. They rounded up a large group of artists, producers and merchants from the region and brought them to the Clinton School of Public Service in Little Rock for a one-day exposition. The affair was a program of the Arkansas Delta Rural Heritage Development Initiative. The result was pretty spectacular. a deeper level, however, this show illustrated some truths about urban development as well as rural development. The first truth concerns self-reliance. Having worked in and out of the Arkansas Delta for more than 35 years, I can tell you that it frustrates a person at times. Some communities wither away as they wait hopelessly for the return of federal grants. They simply don t believe it when a person tells them that those days are over for a while. The second truth deals with self-esteem. You see, I happen to believe that communities can develop a poor self-image just as individuals do. It comes from bitter poverty and neglect. It can even eventually form the reputation of an area. On the other hand, there isn t a community in the state that wouldn t be proud to claim any of the participants I visited with at the exposition. There is also the question of economics itself. Okay, maybe someone isn t going to get rich selling sorghum molasses from an Arkansas Delta town. It seems to me, however, that it beats waiting and watching for the grants to come back. Clarence Williams, a student at the Clinton School of Public Service, served as one of the hosts of Arkansas Delta Made. The school s ground floor was almost entirely dedicated to the show, and visitors were packed elbow to elbow. The participants both demonstrated and sold their goods. By the time I entered the checkout line, it was nearly 20 people deep. Even more amazing was that the show enjoyed limited advertising and had to compete with a massive Easter egg hunt at the same time and place. Despite the crowd, we made our way in and were treated to a dazzling collection of treasures, all produced by our East Arkansas cousins. Products included sauces, honey, paintings, heirloom clothing, photographs, books, jewelry and woodcrafts. Just about every community in the Delta had a representative there presenting merchandise. It was quite a sight. Why was I, as an urban planner, so excited about this event? Well, I admire personal initiative for one thing. On John Holt, in overalls, and Dru Duncan, right, of Back at the Farm, a Dell-based business, show off their goods. 34 CITY & TOWN

35 Arkansas s First Lady Ginger Beebe, right, compares purchases with an expo-goer. Finally, it teaches us something about public policy. On the rural side, agricultural experts are encouraging farmers to consider alternative crops over the traditional and expensive row crops that sustained the Delta for so long. Specialty crops, they argue, can bring about substantial income at far less cost of production. On the urban side, we certainly need to review the way that our land use regulations allow families to work at home. As gasoline eventually settles at between four and five dollars a gallon, it will be more important to work closer to where we live. So the expo thrilled me, and apparently everyone who came to see it. If one adds to this entrepreneurial soup the extra ingredients of the musical and folk traditions of the Delta, maybe we have more to offer than we think. This thinking fits a reasonable approach to community development. This, as I have mentioned before, involves addressing first the basics of our community s health. Second, and this is where we will stop for this month, is the wisdom of building upon our existing assets. This approach seems valid whether we are talking about a large city or small community. And if your community doesn t offer any apparent assets, get to work building some. We offer two final thoughts on the Delta-made expo. The first is that, this time, the products and merchandisers came to us. Why not work on ways to bring the customers to the producers? Why couldn t we promote entire regions of our state as centers of productivity and publish trail guides for specific interests? An Arkansas Golf Trail, patterned after one in Alabama, could serve as a model. The second thought addresses the old problem of perception versus reality. If we give in to the perception that our community is just another tired old town, that can become a reality. On the other hand, as Williams James Harvard Dean and so-called Father of Modern Psychology once said, We don t sing because we re happy; we re happy because we sing. Maybe encouraging local entrepreneurship in your community could make more people sing and then what? Isn t it exciting to think about? Jim vontungeln is staff planning consultant available for consultation as a service of the Arkansas Municipal League and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners. Persons having comments or questions may reach him at His Web site is Visit Us. APRIL

36 ANIMAL CORNER National animal control group brings training to state With the National Animal Control Association bringing its Level One Training to North Little Rock in June, it s a perfect time for municipalities across the state to take advantage of the opportunity to hone the skills of their animal control officers. By Billy Grace Countless times over the past several years I have heard officials from smaller cities and towns express their desire to send animal control personnel to the National Animal Control Association (NACA) Training Academy. The number one reason that they cannot do this is, understandably, lack of funding. It costs money to send personnel out of state for a full week of training. When you add up the travel, lodging, per diem and tuition, you are looking at spending a lot of money. For the first time in its history, the NACA will bring its Level One Training Class to Central Arkansas, June 23-27, at the Holiday Inn North, 120 West Pershing Blvd., in North Little Rock. This is a great opportunity to obtain basic animal control training without the expense of going out of state. The NACA offers the very best training available for animal control personnel. They offer professional law enforcement training from an animal control perspective. We have been trying for years to convince them to bring this training to Arkansas. We should work to fill the class so they will return to the state. The animal control profession is changing rapidly. People are humanizing their animals more and more with each passing day. Animal control tactics that were accepted only a few years ago are now considered to be cruel and inhumane. As a result, the professional animal control officer has replaced the dog catcher. Certification is necessary in virtually every facet of our profession. Certification requires professional training, and there is none better than that provided by the NACA. With the exception of one new staff member, who will be attending the June class, all North Little Rock Animal Control officers are NACA trained. We have benefited greatly from this training! The NACA takes a common sense approach to achieving the goals of municipal animal control agencies. As one NACA instructor put it, you have to do this job with your head, not your heart. We are, after all, dealing with animals that reproduce in litters. Common sense tells us that controlling this type of population will be difficult at best. If there is a better way to do it, we should all be taking advantage of it. I strongly urge every city that has a desire to professionalize its animal control department to send someone to the Academy. Billy Grace is the director of North Little Rock Animal Control. He can be reached at or bgrace@aristotle.net. 36 CITY & TOWN

37 The must-have reference for every city hall in Arkansas The new edition of the Handbook for Arkansas Municipal Officials has arrived. The Handbook compiles state laws affecting Arkansas municipalities, including the newest laws from the 2007 legislative session. This is the most complete publication on municipal law and city government in Arkansas. You may order and pay for your copy online via Visa or MasterCard by visiting the Publications page at or use the order form below. ORDER FORM Mail to: Arkansas Municipal League Attn: Handbook Sales P.O. Box 38 North Little Rock, AR Please send copies $70 each to members $85 each to non-members $65 each pick up at League Enclosed is a check in payment Name Title Address City State Zip Code Phone ACCRTA scholarships available The executive board of the Arkansas City Clerks, Recorder and Treasurers Association (ACCRTA) is accepting applications for scholarships to attend the Municipal Clerks Training Institute, the Academy for Advanced Education and the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) annual conference, all of which enable municipal clerks to further their educational training. One scholarship honors the memory of Bill S. Bonner and will be awarded only to first-year attendees in the certification program at the Municipal Clerks Training Institute. Five $400 scholarships for tuition and lodging will be awarded to attend the certification section of the Municipal Clerks Institute, Sept in Fayetteville. The deadline to apply is May 5. One $400 scholarship will be awarded to attend the Academy of Advanced Education, Sept in Fayetteville. The deadline to apply is May 5. One $400 scholarship will be awarded to attend the IIMC annual conference, May in Atlanta. The IIMC awards 10 additional regional scholarships to the conference. The deadline to apply is April 6. For an application and further information, contact Scholarship Chairman Paula Caudle at Ext APRIL

38 ENGINEERING PERSPECTIVE Basic street maintenance: a primer With each municipal election, City & Town s readership changes, and it s a good idea to occasionally step back and refresh ourselves on the basics of street maintenance. By A.E. (Al) Johnson Jr. First and foremost, good drainage is essential for your streets to function safely and be well maintained. Eliminate the standing water, clean out your drop inlets, grade your side ditches, and fix those pot holes. Next, use that manual on uniform traffic control devices and make sure that all of your traffic signs and pavement markings are in compliance. It is a good idea to keep a record of all maintenance work to assist you in evaluating which products perform the best and last the longest. Seal cracks to extend the service life of your streets. It is best to do so during cool weather when the cracks are open and easier to clean. Blow out the cracks with compressed air then seal them with emulsified asphalt, coal tar or a brand name joint material. The debate over which sealant is best will always be with us: hot mix overlay v. chip seal. There is no clear winner! It is hard to beat a good hot mix overlay; however, the shoulders will have to be re-shaped and eventually the gutters re-worked. The chip seal will go a lot further; however, pea gravel will end up in everyone s yards and potentially crack windshields. Like all street construction and maintenance issues, it is often comes down to how much you can spend. Do not allow routine street maintenance, street sweeping or trash pick-up on arterial streets during rush hour. All cities and towns should adopt this policy. Use common sense when scheduling street projects. Avoid the heavy traffic on Friday and don t compete with special events that bring extra traffic to town. Manage work time wisely, especially during daylight-saving time. Nothing is accomplished setting up and taking down barricades and signs for a safe work zone. Four 10-hour days can be more productive than five eight-hour days. The four-10 week has proven safer because it eliminates crews being exposed to the higher Friday traffic volume. The last and possibly the most important aspect of street maintenance is good crew morale. Good morale means happy employees, quality work and a safe working environment. Treat your crew to lunch while they are attending the monthly safety meetings. Contact Al Johnson, P.E., staff engineer, at He is available to consult with member cities and towns for one on-site consultation a year as a service of your Arkansas Municipal League. 38 CITY & TOWN

39 AGOs continued from page 28 undercover officers such that their identities are exempt from disclosure pursuant to ACA (b)(10) (Supp. 2007). Release of correspondence among public officers OK under FOIA Opinion: Requestor: King, Shayne Director, Bryant Human Resources Is the records custodian s decision to release correspondence from the Bryant city fire chief to the Bryant mayor and other city officials, in response to a Freedom of Information Act request, consistent with provisions of the FOIA? RESPONSE: Yes. For full Attorney General opinions online, go to Visit Us. FFund und Accounting Accounting & Payroll Software Print The Arkansas Semi-Annual Financial In Seconds Print Income Statements With Budgets Print Payroll Tax Reports - 941, W-2, 1099-R, 1099-Misc, SUTA Receive On-Site Installation And Training Receive Unlimited Toll-Free Telephone And Remote Internet Support Create Data Exports In Excel Format For Auditors Consult With Over 100 Other Perception Users in Arkansas Support a family on $20 a week? Volunteer firefighters who are injured in their firefighter duties receive only $20 a week for a compensable injury. Solution: The Arkansas Municipal League s Volunteer Firefighters Supplemental Income Program protects the earnings of volunteer firefighters who are injured in their duties. What they get: Weekly temporary total disability benefits based on the MAXIMUM allowed under Arkansas Workers Compensation Law; weekly benefits go for 52 weeks; $10,000 death benefit. How? Cost is only $20 a firefighter a year. All volunteer and part-paid firefighters in the department must be covered. The minimum premium for each city or town is $240. Call: Sher yll Lipscomb at , ext Call today for an information packet: Computer Systems of Arkansas info@comsysar.com msysar APRIL 2008 Protect your loved ones financial security. Arkansas Municipal League s Volunteer Firefighters Supplemental Income Program 39

40 URBAN FORESTRY Good looks and so much more Trees greatly offset the ill-effects of heat islands within our cities and towns, and city leaders can help get the planting started. By John Slater Heat islands comprise 60 percent of our cities. What are heat islands? Buildings, streets and parking lots make up our heat islands. They impact greatly how a city looks and reflect a city s character good or bad. They can attract consumers if designed properly, and can even affect the health of residents and visitors. Large exposed parking lots build up heat over urban areas. Studies show they can raise ambient air temperature from 3-10 degrees Fahrenheit. When asphalt streets and parking lots heat up, tailpipe emissions from vehicles hovering over that hot surface dramatically increase ozone and other gases that affect people s health. Let s look at ways planting trees in communities can help reduce the ill effects of heat islands. Trees reduce the generation of heat One hundred trees planted in parking lots and along city streets can remove 1000 pounds of pollutants per year. There s a reduction of up to 35 F on the asphalt when shaded by trees from full summer sun. City trees absorb nine times more pollutants when near the highest concentrations than trees out of town. Health risks such as asthma and ozone-related respiratory problems are reduced when trees are nearby. Trees tame storm water runoff and save energy Trees can capture in their leaves the first 30 percent of the rainfall and it will evaporate back into the atmosphere. Another 30 percent is taken up and stored in the root structure and then released into the atmosphere through transpiration. Trees reduce the hammering effect of rain and allow the rainwater to fall lightly to the ground to be absorbed into the soil, thus recharging the ground water instead of draining into costly storm drains. Each urban tree with a 50-year lifespan provides an estimated $273 a year in reduced costs for air conditioning, erosion control, storm water control, air pollution and wildlife shelter. Trees, such as these surrounding the Bryant public library, help eliminate heat islands caused by buildings and parking lots in our cities and towns. Trees make communities more aesthetically pleasing Parking lots paved to the edge of the property improve urban character. Tree buffers can be used to hide or soften the look of unsightly parking lots. Trees reduce city noise Trees produce white noise from the wind blowing through their leaves and branches that mask manmade noise. A belt of trees 98 feet wide and 49 feet tall can reduce traffic noise by six to 10 decibels. Trees improve traffic safety Trees along streets or in the median cause a reduction of run-off-the-road crashes when compared to streets without trees. People slow down while driving through tree-lined streets. Trees separate motorists from people and create a pleasant and safe walking experience. Trees make communities safer Trees get people outside where they are more aware of their surroundings, which can help reduce crime. Views of nature reduce stress. 40 CITY & TOWN

41 ADVANCED MOSQUITO CONTROL We fly by night. VS. Now you have a choice a good one! We specialize in mosquito abatement. Let us come in and spray by air when your mosquito problem gets out of control. We can kill 95% or more of the adult mosquito population in a single night application to quickly get the mosquito problem back under control. Then we can start a regular spray program utilizing ground equipment. We guarantee excellent performance and results! For maximum safety, in over-populated areas, our highly trained and FAA-qualified pilots operate only twin-engine aircraft equipped with the most advanced spray equipment and technology available. Advanced Mosquito Control is fully insured and licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration and all applicable state and local agencies. We can fly large city areas or combine and fly smaller towns together in a single operation to make the cost affordable to all. Call us about special prices for a single application for special events, festivals, fairs, sports, etc., for your city. Contact Advanced Mosquito Control for more information and quotes for your special needs in mosquito control. Advanced Mosquito Control P.O. Box 517 Check our Web site Boyle, MS for additional information: / Fax: /Arkansas: Trees promote business Being around nature causes people to slow down and linger. Nature produces a calming effect conducive to sales. How do you plan for your community to offset the effects of heat islands? A good landscape ordinance can be invaluable. The first step in designing a landscape ordinance for trees is to set aside a percentage of land on each building site so trees will have a place to grow their roots and spread their branches. It is also important that the trees used to shade parking lots will grow a canopy large enough to provide the benefits. Parking lots with crape myrtles and pear trees will never meet the required 50 percent shading. Some communities are making parking lots tree friendly and writing ordinances that require shade in parking lots. Raleigh, N.C.; Sacramento, Calif.; Atlanta; and San Antonio are writing special provisions to require 50 percent shading within 15 years. Austin, Texas, is rewriting its landscape and tree laws to provide more shade as a means of reducing the urban heat island effect. Gwinnett County in Georgia has a very tough tree preservation ordinance that requires preservation of many trees and replacement of others. If you would like assistance in determining what trees are best for your parking lots, the Arkansas Forestry Commission Urban Forestry Program can help. You can also look at Little Rock, Bentonville, Fayetteville and Hot Springs landscape ordinances online at Additional resources: Kathleen L. Wolf, PhD, College of Forest Resources, University of Washington; USDA Forest Service, Atlanta; National Arbor Day Foundation. Make a memory Plant a tree John Slater is urban forestry partnership coordinator with the Arkansas Forestry Commission. Contact him at , or at john.slater@arkansas.gov. APRIL

42 YOUR HEALTH Prescription drug abuse on the rise Recent studies show that more than 20 percent of Americans aged 12 and older have used a prescription drug for non-medical reasons, with more than 20,000 people dying from prescription drug misuse. By Christopher Scott Cargile, M.D. Prescription drugs have surpassed marijuana as the leading drug of choice among first-time users, though the problem has largely fallen through the cracks of mainstream society. Health care costs have soared, and employee productivity has undoubtedly taken a hit. There is evidence, however, that prescription drug addiction awareness, although still slow to catch up, is also on the rise. There are the occasional Hollywood headlines of high profile overdoses that spur discussion, and a national television awareness campaign kicked off during this year s Super Bowl. But despite the dramatic rise in Americans taking prescription medications without doctors orders, the prescription drug predicament is still generally an overlooked issue that many people don t understand. The telltale signs Identifying and treating prescription drug addictions are naturally going to be the best defense in stemming the growing problem. But finding a way through the gray area surrounding what is and is not considered a problem with prescribed drugs can be a tricky task. That gray area is heightened by the effectiveness of prescribed drugs and the tolerance level that eventually builds with patients. It s never a good day to be in pain, so patients who begin hedging doses based on a tolerance level sometimes begin seeking secondary doctors in order to obtain a prescription. Even more telling is when patients begin lying, cheating or stealing the drugs, even if they are used to combat a legitimate condition. Complicating the matter is an ongoing debate among providers about how long to keep prescribing patients on a medication that is working without crossing the line of addiction. The bottom line is that once an addiction to prescription drugs is identified and a patient has developed a set of self-destructive behaviors to feed it, it must be treated before it ends up killing the patient. Help is available A range of drug treatment programs is available, including one begun recently by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) that seeks to fill the gap between residential drug addiction programs and community-run treatments, like 12-step programs. The Chemical Dependency Outpatient Patient program, offered by the UAMS Department of Psychiatry, is a unique drug addiction treatment program that is more intensive than a 12-step program, yet does not require patients to be admitted. The outpatient program uses counseling and new medications that help people beat their addictions. An addiction research center at UAMS also is actively seeking better treatment for addictive disorders, more answers to the causes of addictive disorders and new forms of treatment. Word on the street Employers can encourage workers to get help and even make programs available. While identifying and treating prescription drug addictions will address the growing problem from one end, another angle includes finding ways to limit and regulate the availability and illegal obtainment of prescribed drugs. Studies have shown that the illegal sale of prescription drugs has vastly grown in recent years, largely rooted to a growing shadow market of middlemen who fraudulently obtain diverted drugs and sell them both on the street and through a growing online presence of shady Internet pharmacies. The increase in easy availability of prescription drugs naturally increases the numbers of addicts, making the advent of new laws and regulations another priority in attacking the growing epidemic. Christopher Scott Cargile, M.D., is Director and Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. 42 CITY & TOWN

43 Fairs & Festivals April 17-19, MOUNTAIN VIEW, 46th Arkansas Folk Festival, , April 18-19, STAR CITY, 5th StarDaze Festival, April 19, ALMA, 22nd Spinach Festival, , April 19-20, HARDY, 25th Old Hardy Town Arts & Crafts Festival, , April 22-27, FORDYCE, 28th Fordyce on the Cotton Belt Festival, April 25-27, SILOAM SPRINGS, 34th Dogwood Festival, , FULTON, 7th Twin Rivers Festival, April 26, CABOT, 6th Strawberry Festival, , RUSSELLVILLE, Party in the Park, , arvartscenter.org April 26-27, HEBER SPRINGS, Springfest 2008, , May 1-31, EUREKA SPRINGS, May Festival of the Arts, , May 2, NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Sandwiching in History: Skyline Drive, , May 2-4, CONWAY, 27th Toad Suck Daze, , HAMBURG, 38th World Famous Armadillo Festival, , May 3, ALTUS, 30th Springtime Gala, ; AUGUSTA, Walks Through History, , BLYTHEVILLE, Springtime on the Mall, ; OZARK, Bluegrass in the Park, ; PIGGOTT, Art Festival, May 8-10, BALD KNOB, 21st Bald Knob Homefest, , May 9-10, ASHDOWN, 12th Whistlestop Festival, ; DARDANELLE, 19th Yell Fest, , HOPE, 11th Hope Chamber of Commerce Free Bluegrass Festival, ; MONTICELLO, 12th Rough and Ready Days, , May 10, CALICO ROCK, Homecoming Day, ; KINGSTON, 26th Fair on the Square, May 10-11, VAN BUREN, Old Timers Days, , May 15-17, PARAGOULD, 19th Loose Caboose Festival, , May 16-17, ATKINS, 17th Picklefest, ; DERMOTT, 25th Dermott Crawfish Festival, , HARRISON, 18th Crawdad Days Music Festival, , MAGNOLIA, 20th Magnolia Blossom Festival & World Championship Steak Cook-off, , May 17, BRINKLEY, 5th Choo Choo Ch Boogie Delta Music Festival, CALENDAR Arkansas Municipal League s 74th Convention June 18-20, 2008 Hot Springs Convention Center Hot Springs National League of Cities Congress of Cities and Exposition November 11-15, 2008 Orlando, Fla. APRIL

44 GRANT MONEY MATTERS Grants for parks help meet recreation needs Spring is in the air, and as more people get out and enjoy the sunny days and blue skies, it s a perfect time for cities and towns to make parks and recreation needs a priority. By Chad Gallagher Family recreational opportunities are one of the key quality of life factors families look for in a community. A city should manage its parks and recreation facilities and programs by committing itself to the community s park users, implementing a parks and recreation needs assessment and utilizing available grant money. It is important, especially during this season, to buckle down and plan ahead for your community s future recreation needs. A city must manage and maintain its parks and recreation system to cater to families. Doing so will impress families already living in your community, and will also serve as a means of attracting new families to the community. Most people, especially families with children, enjoy knowing they have a fun and safe place to spend time outdoors. Walking trails have become one of the most important recreation and exercise venues for senior citizens. Young and old alike enjoy a nice park system. Furthermore, if you already have a wide range of activities available through your parks department, make sure that local families are aware of these activities. Use this time to evaluate the parks, promote them to your citizens and get input from regular park users. Conducting a needs assessment for your parks and recreation department will serve as a helpful tool to your future planning and development. Like the needs assessment we discussed in previous columns, it is imperative to plan ahead and be aware of the needs of your parks and recreation facilities. Seeking community input on your parks allows you to get important feedback and adjust current and long-term plans. The goal for this assessment is to create an accurate picture of the state of your parks and recreation facilities. It is important to both know where you are and where you want to go. Once done, you have elevated yourself above the everyday park needs that can easily bog you down and can now see your parks and recreation facilities from a long-term and strategic viewpoint. Any big projects or expensive renovations that will be needed in the future can be planned for, preventing every city leader s worst nightmare: an unanticipated capital improvement need. Municipalities are very fortunate to have the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. The agency offers one of the very strongest parks grant programs in the nation for municipal parks. The program is thorough, well thought out and very helpful. It can be a pivotal asset to the development and maintenance of your parks system. The 50/50 grant program provides more than just financial assistance; it provides fantastic technical assistance and more knowledge about parks than you ll find anywhere else. Every community in Arkansas should look into this program. Though the focus today is on parks and recreation, we recommend that a long-term, strategic plan be built for all of your city s departments. Each department will have some role in the future of the city, thus it is important that each is functioning efficiently and effectively. Each department should have its own long-term plan. By taking the time on the front end to map out long-term goals and needs for each department, you eliminate uncertainties about the future. Long-term budget planning becomes easier when you know the needs in advance. This will also make accessing park and other grants much easier in the days ahead. Chad Gallagher is principal of Legacy Consulting and a former mayor of DeQueen. Contact him at or by at chad.gallagher@legacyincorporated.com. 44 CITY & TOWN

45 MUNICIPAL HEALTH BENEFIT FUND PREFERRED PROVIDER NETWORK CHANGES TO THE 2008 MHBF DIRECTORY, AS OF APRIL 1, 2008 Also visit League Programs on League Web site, for these changes and providers. LAST NAME FIRST NAME CLINIC/SPECIALTY ADDRESS CITY ST ZIP PHONE IN-STATE ADDITIONS WEBB, OD SAMUEL WEBB EYE CARE 108 HWY 71 NORTH #115 ALMA AR LAI, MD WAYNE BATESVILLE NEUROLOGY 1699 HARRISON ST #D BATESVILLE AR MILLS, MD CHARLES R WASHINGTON REG DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC 3000 NW A STREET BENTONVILLE AR BURLESON, DDS JAMES BURLESON FAMILY DENTISTRY 3284 HWY 367 SOUTH CABOT AR CLINTON PHYSICAL THERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPY 119 INGRAM ST CLINTON AR PORT-X MEDICAL SERVICING RADIOLOGY 532 W FAULKNER EL DORADO AR HENSLEY, DC KELLEY ARK PHYSICAL HEALTH & REHAB 1583 MAIN DR FAYETTEVILLE AR KENDALL, MD WILLIAM OZARK REGIONAL ANESTHESIA 3215 N NORTH HILLS BLVD FAYETTEVILLE AR MCGRAW, MD RENEE NW CLINIC FOR WOMEN 3215 N NORTH HILLS BLVD #B FAYETTEVILLE AR PHYSICIANS MRI MAGNETIC RES. IMAGING 3873 N PARKVIEW DR #2 FAYETTEVILLE AR MCGRAW, MD LISA K SPARKS PREFERRED CLINIC SOUTH 8600 S TERRANCE FORT SMITH AR TATE, DC SARAH TATE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC 110 N 11TH ST HEBER SPRINGS AR PILLOW, MD EDWARD PILLOW CLINIC 101 SHIRLEY HICKS DR HELENA AR PILLOW, MD JILL PILLOW CLINIC 101 SHIRLEY HICKS DR HELENA AR ROBERTS, MD KEITH F JR GENERAL SURGERY 1805 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR HELENA AR KHALIL, MD OMER CANCER CARE CLINIC 180 MEDICAL PARK ST #202 HOT SPRINGS AR THE SURGICAL HOSPITAL ANESTHESIA ANESTHESIOLOGY 909 ENTERPRISE DR JONESBORO AR CASEY, PA CHRISTOPHER H MARTIN BOWEN HEFLEY KNEE & SPORTS #5 ST VINCENT CIRCLE #100 LITTLE ROCK AR HAMID, MD ZULAKHA LR DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC LILE DR LITTLE ROCK AR HENDERSON, PA REINA A MARTIN BOWEN HEFLEY KNEE & SPORTS #5 ST VINCENT CIRCLE #100 LITTLE ROCK AR JARRATT, PHD KELLY AR. CHILDRENS HOSPITAL 800 MARSHALL LITTLE ROCK AR KHALIL, MD OMER ARK. ONCOLOGY ASSOC 1000 N UNIVERSITY LITTLE ROCK AR KOKOSKA, MD EVAN CHILDRENS MEDICAL GROUP 800 MARSHALL LITTLE ROCK AR ORSINI, DDS JIM A GENERAL DENTISTRY 5326 W MARKHAM #15 LITTLE ROCK AR PERRY, PA CHRISTIAN C MARTIN BOWEN HEFLEY KNEE & SPORTS #5 ST VINCENT CIRCLE #100 LITTLE ROCK AR WELLS, MD CARLOTTA SW AR. FOOT & ANKLE CENTER 1010 N DUDNEY MAGNOLIA AR THORNTON, APN AMANDA J HARLEY BARROW JR MD 628 HOSPITAL DR #2A MTN. HOME AR DUKE, MD FRANCES L HARRIS MEDICAL CLINICS 595 N LOCUST ST NEWPORT AR RUSH, PT BECKY NEWPORT ADVANCED PT 1409 MALCOLM #D NEWPORT AR SWEATT, APN BARBARA HARRIS MEDICAL CLINICS 1200 MCLAIN ST NEWPORT AR BANNERMAN, DDS STEPHEN DREW GENERAL DENTISTRY 4601 FAIRWAY NO LITTLE ROCK AR FAMILIES INC PSYCHOLOGY 1487 W KEISER #1&2 OSCEOLA AR MERCY MEDICAL SUPPLY DURABLE MED. EQUIP. & SUPPLIES 1001 W WALNUT #6 ROGERS AR CALHOUN, MD J. MICHAEL CENTRAL AR. NEUROSURGERY CLINIC 606 WESTARCH AVE SEARCY AR HULVEY, DC LEWIS HULVEY CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC 601 N SPRUCE SEARCY AR CALDWELL, MD CHARLES R JR LR CARDIOLOGY CLINIC 2215 WILDWOOD AVE #212 SHERWOOD AR CROWNOVER, MD DAVID SILOAM SPRINGS WOMENS CLINIC 512 S. MT. OLIVE RD #201 SILOAM SPRINGS AR PRITCHARD, MD RONALD S SEARK RADIOLOGY 809 HIGH ST WINTHROP AR MILLER, MD MARK P GENERAL SURGERY 7655 POPLAR AVE #230 GERMANTOWN TN IN-STATE UPDATES MILLER, MD MICHAEL THE WOMENS CLINIC 1215 SIDNEY ST #202 BATESVILLE AR SHENKER, CRNA MARY ANESTHESIOLOGY 2900 SE MED. CTR PKWY #300 BENTONVILLE AR VANMETER, PT CORY J F & S PHYSICAL THERAPY 128 DANIEL AVE BOONEVILLE AR BURLESON, DDS JOHN BRAD BURLESON FAMILY DENTISTRY 3284 HWY 367 SOUTH CABOT AR MCELMURRY, MD STEPHEN E JOHNSON CO. SURGERY CLINIC #2 MEDICINE DR CLARKSVILLE AR ZIMMERMAN, MD STACY OZARK INT. MED. & PEDIATRIC 175 VOLUNTEER PKWY CLINTON AR SLEEP TELEMEDICINE SERVICES SLEEP DISORDERS 1124 OAK ST #202 CONWAY AR DUNN, OD VAN M. OPHTHALMOLOGY/OPTOMETRY HWY. 1 BYPASS DEWITT AR COPES, CRNA PATRICK SOUTH ARK. ANESTHESIA ASSOC VINE ST EL DORADO AR EDMONDSON, MD DOUG RADIOLOGY ASSOC. OF EL DORADO 611 THOMPSON EL DORADO AR FORWARD, MD ROBERT RADIOLOGY ASSOC. OF EL DORADO 611 THOMPSON EL DORADO AR JUCAS, MD DIANA RADIOLOGY ASSOC. OF EL DORADO 611 THOMPSON EL DORADO AR ONG, MD TIE S. RADIOLOGY ASSOC. OF EL DORADO 611 THOMPSON EL DORADO AR MOFFETT, MD SHIROLYN FAMILY PRACTICE 2 PROSPECT AVE EUREKA SPRINGS AR BREKELBAUM, MD CHAD NWA UROLOGY ASSOC E. ZION RD FAYETTEVILLE AR DIAMOND, MD ALAN WASHINGTON REG SENIOR CLINIC 3211 N NORTH HILLS BLVD #210 FAYETTEVILLE AR DIAMOND, DO RENE WASHINGTON REG MEDICINE GRP 3215 N NORTH HILLS BLVD FAYETTEVILLE AR KILAMBI, MD NIRMAL NWA UROLOGY ASSOC E. ZION RD FAYETTEVILLE AR MILLS, MD CHARLES R WASHINGTON REG SENIOR CLINIC 3211 N NORTH HILLS BLVD #210 FAYETTEVILLE AR PRICE, MD JOEL PSYCHIATRY 300 N COLLEGE AVE #215 FAYETTEVILLE AR SHINABERRY, CRNA STEPHANIE OZARK REGIONAL ANESTHESIA 3215 N NORTH HILLS BLVD FAYETTEVILLE AR ST. CLAIR, MD KEVIN OZARK DERMATOLOGY CLINIC 152 E. APPLEBY FAYETTEVILLE AR WILSON, MD MICHAEL NWA UROLOGY ASSOC E. ZION RD FAYETTEVILLE AR APRIL

46 LAST NAME FIRST NAME CLINIC/SPECIALTY ADDRESS CITY ST ZIP PHONE PARSONS, LCSW HEATHER COUNSELING CONSULTANTS 1825 E BROADWAY FORREST CITY AR BYLAK, MD JOSEPH A. RIVER VALLEY MUSCULOSKELETAL CTR 4500 TOWSON AVE #101A FORT SMITH AR CAPOCELLI, MD ANTHONY RIVER VALLEY MUSCULOSKELETAL CTR 4500 TOWSON AVE #101A FORT SMITH AR CAUTHEN, RPT JENNIFER LYNN RIVER VALLEY MUSCULOSKELETAL CTR 4500 TOWSON AVE # 101A FORT SMITH AR CHEYNE, MD THOMAS RIVER VALLEY MUSCULOSKELETAL CTR 4500 TOWSON AVE #101A FORT SMITH AR CULLENS, DDS ROCKY DON ORAL SURGERY CENTER 600 LEXINGTON AVE FORT SMITH AR DOTSON, DPM MARK RIVER VALLEY MUSCULOSKELETAL CTR 4500 TOWSON AVE #101A FORT SMITH AR FISHER, MD ROBERT D RIVER VALLEY MUSCULOSKELETAL CTR 4500 TOWSON AVE #101A FORT SMITH AR FURR, PT BRIAN RIVER VALLEY MUSCULOSKELETAL CTR 4500 TOWSON AVE #101A FORT SMITH AR HONEY, RPT JAMES RIVER VALLEY MUSCULOSKELETAL CTR 4500 TOWSON AVE #101A FORT SMITH AR JOHNSON, MD ARTHUR M. 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49 Local Option Sales and Use Tax in Arkansas BENTON Avoca (1) Bella Vista Bentonville (2) Bethel Heights (1.5) Cave Springs (1) Centerton (2) Decatur (1) Gentry (1.625) Garfield (1) Gateway Highfill (2) Elkins (1) Elm Springs (1) Farmington (2) Fayetteville (2) Goshen Greenland (2) POLK SEVIER (2.375) Ben Lomond DeQueen (1) Gillham (1) Horatio Lockesburg WASHINGTON (1.25) HOWARD (1.75) LITTLE RIVER (2.25) Johnson (2) Lincoln (1) Prairie Grove (2.25) Springdale (2) Tontitown (2) West Fork (2) Winslow SCOTT (1.625) MILLER (1.5) CARROLL (.5) Berryville (1.5) Eureka Springs (2.25) Green Forest (1) Oak Grove (1) MADISON (2) BOONE (1.25) Hindsville NEWTON Huntsville (1) St. Paul Jasper (2) Western Grove CRAWFORD Alma (2) JOHNSON (1) Dyer (1) Clarksville FRANKLIN (.5) Kibler (1) Altus (1) Coal Hill Mountainburg (2.5) Branch (1) Hartman Mulberry (2) Charleston (1.5) Knoxville Van Buren (1.5) Denning Lamar (1) Ozark (1) Wiederkehr Village (1) LOGAN SEBASTIAN (1.25) Blue Mountain (1) Booneville (1) Caulksville Magazine (1) Barling (1) Bonanza (1) Central City Fort Smith (2) Greenwood (1.75) Hackett (1) Hartford Huntington (1.5) Lavaca Mansfield (2.5) Midland Ashdown (2) Foreman (1) Little Flock (1) Gravette (2) Lowell (2) Pea Ridge (1) Rogers (2) Siloam Springs (2) Springdale (2) Springtown (1) Sulphur Springs (1) Morrison Bluff Paris (.5) Ratcliff Scranton Subiaco Mansfield (2.5) Waldron (2) Cove (1) Grannis Hatfield (1) Mena (1) Vandervoort (1) Wickes (1) Ogden Wilton (1) Winthrop Dierks (1) Mineral Springs (1) Nashville (1) Tollette Fouke (1) Garland (1) MONTGOMERY (1) Black Springs Mount Ida (1) Norman Oden YELL (1) Belleville (1) Danville (1.5) Dardanelle (2) Havana (1) Ola (1) Plainview (1) Alpena (1) Bellefonte Bergman Diamond City (1) Everton Harrison (.75) Lead Hill Omaha South Lead Hill GARLAND (.5) NEVADA Bluff City Bodcaw Cale Prescott (2.375) Reader Rosston Willisville POPE HOT SPRING PIKE (2.375) Antoine CLARK Daisy Delight Glenwood (1.5) Murfreesboro (1.5) HEMPSTEAD (1.75) Blevins Emmet Fulton Hope (1) McCaskill McNab Oakhaven Ozan Patmos (1) Perrytown Washington (1) LAFAYETTE (2.25) Texarkana (2) Bradley (2) Buckner Lewisville Stamps (1) Atkins (.5) Dover (1) Hector London Pottsville (1) Russellville (1.5) Adona Bigelow Casa Hot Springs (1.5) Lonsdale Mountain Pine Fountain Lake Amity (1.5) Arkadelphia (1) Caddo Valley (2) Gum Springs (2.25) Gurdon (2.25) Okolona Whelen Springs SEARCY Gilbert (1) Leslie Marshall (.5) Pindall OUACHITA Bearden (1) Camden (1.75) Chidester (2) E. Camden (1) Louann Reader Stephens (1) COLUMBIA (2) UNION (2) Emerson McNeil Magnolia (2.125) Taylor (2) Waldo Valley Springs Zinc MARION BAXTER FULTON (2) Bull Shoals (1) Big Flat Cotter (2) Flippin (1) Gassville (2) Pyatt Lakeview (1) Summit (1) Mtn. Home (1) IZARD Yellville (1) Norfork Saleville VAN BUREN Damascus Clinton (1) Fairfield Bay (1.5) Shirley (1) CONWAY (1.75) Menifee (2) Morrilton (1) Oppelo (1) Plumerville (1) PERRY (2) Fourche Houston Perry Perryville (1) PULASKI SALINE Benton (1.5) Bryant (3) Shannon Hills (1) Donaldson Friendship Malvern (1) Perla (1) Rockport (1) DALLAS (2) Calion El Dorado (1.25) Felsenthal Huttig Carthage Fordyce (1.5) Sparkman (1) GRANT CALHOUN (1.5) Hampton Harrell Thornton (1) Tinsman STONE Fifty-Six Mtn. View (2) FAULKNER (.5) Conway (1.75) Damascus Enola Greenbrier (2) Guy (2) Holland Mayflower (1) Mount Vernon Twin Groves (1) Vilonia (2) Wooster Sheridan (2) Junction City Norphlet Smackover Strong CLEVELAND (1.25) LONOKE PRAIRIE Allport Austin Cabot (2) Carlisle (1) Coy England (3) Humnoke Keo (1) Lonoke (2) Ward (1) JEFFERSON (1.5) Altheimer (1) Humphrey (1) Pine Bluff (1) Redfield (1) Sherrill (1) Wabbaseka (1) White Hall (1) BRADLEY (1.5) Cherokee Village Horseshoe Bend (2) Mammoth Spring (1) Salem (1) Viola (1) Calico Rock (2) Franklin (1) Guion (1) Horseshoe Bend (2) Melbourne (1) Oxford (1) Pineville (1) CLEBURNE (1.75) Concord Fairfield Bay (1.5) Greers Ferry Heber Springs (1) Higden Quitman (1) Alexander (2) Cammack Village Jacksonville (2) Little Rock (.5) Maumelle (1) North Little Rock (1) Sherwood (1) Wrightsville Kingsland (1) Rison (1) Banks Hermitage (1) Warren (1) Bald Knob (2) Beebe (1) Bradford Garner Georgetown Griffithville LINCOLN Gould (1) Grady (1) Star City (2) DREW (2) ASHLEY (1.75) SHARP (1) Ash Flat (1.375) Cave City Cherokee Village Evening Shade Hardy (1) Highland (1) Horseshoe Bend (2) Sidney Williford INDEPENDENCE (1.25) Batesville (.125) Cave City Cushman Magness Moorefield Newark Oil Trough Pleasant Plains Sulphur Rock Higginson WHITE (1.5) Judsonia Kensett Russell Letona Searcy (.5) McRae West Point Pangburn Rose Bud (1) Crossett (2.75) Fountain Hill (1) Hamburg (1) Jerome Monticello (1) Tillar Wilmar Winchester Biscoe Des Arc (1) DeValls Bluff (1) Hazen (2) Ulm Montrose Parkdale Portland Wilmot RANDOLPH (1.25) CLAY (.5) Corning (2) Biggers Datto Maynard Greenway O Kean Knobel Pocahontas (.75) McDougal Ravenden Springs Reyno GREENE (1.5) Alicia Black Rock (1) College City Hoxie (1) Imboden Lynn Minturn Portia (1) WOODRUFF Augusta (1) Cotton Plant (1) Hunter McCrory (1) Patterson (1) MONROE Brinkley (2) Clarendon (2) Holly Grove (2) Roe (1) ARKANSAS Almyra (1) DeWitt (3.5) Gillett (2) Humphrey (2) St. Charles (2) Stuttgart (2) DESHA (1.5) Arkansas City Dumas (2.5) McGehee (3) Mitchellville Reed Tillar Watson CHICOT (2) LAWRENCE (1.5) Powhatan Ravenden (1) Sedgwick Smithville Strawberry Walnut Ridge (1) JACKSON (1.5) Amagon Beedeville (.5) Campbell Sta. Diaz Grubbs Jacksonport Newport (1.5) Swifton (1) Tuckerman (1.25) Tupelo Weldon Dermott (3) Eudora (2) Lake Village (2) CROSS (2) LEE Delaplaine Lafe Marmaduke Paragould (1) Oak Grove Heights Bay Black Oak Bono Brookland Caraway Cash POINSETT (1.25) Fisher Harrisburg (1) Lepanto (1.75) Marked Tree (1) Cherry Valley (1) Hickory Ridge Parkin Wynne PHILLIPS (2) Elaine Helena-West Helena (2) Lake View Lexa Marvell CRAIGHEAD Egypt Jonesboro (1) Lake City (.5) Monette Trumann (1) Tyronza Waldenburg (2) Weiner (1) ST. FRANCIS (2) Caldwell Palestine (1) Colt Forrest City (1) Madison (1) Wheatley (1) Widener Hughes (1) Aubrey Haynes LaGrange Marianna (2) Moro (1) Rondo Nimmons Peach Orchard Piggott (1) Pollard Rector (2) St. Francis Success MISSISSIPPI (2) Bassett Birdsong Blytheville (1) Burdette Dell Dyess Etowah (1) Gosnell (1.5) Joiner Keiser (1) Leachville CRITTENDEN (1.75) Crawfordsville Earle (1) Edmondson Gilmore (1) Horseshoe Lake Jennette (1) Jericho Marion (2) Sunset (3) Turrell (2) W. Memphis (1.5) Luxora (1) Manila (1) Marie Osceola (1) Victoria Wilson KEY: Counties with countywide tax (shaded is 1 unless otherwise noted) (2) 2 being collected in that municipality (2co ) 2 being collected in that county Source: Debbie Rogers, Office of State Treasurer See also: Sales and Use Tax Year-to-Date 2008 with 2007 Comparison (shaded) Month Municipal Tax County Tax Total Tax Interest Jan. $34,813,382 $33,890,076 $35,667,309 $32,664,439 $70,480,691 $66,554,515 $100,697 $244,719 Feb. $40,909,946 $41,087,573 $41,931,827 $39,706,942 $82,841,773 $80,794,515 $372,742 $209,743 March $34,903,177 $33,903,991 $35,942,013 $33,441,917 $70,845,190 $67,345,908 $95,225 $217,856 Total $110,626,505 $108,881,640 $113,541,149 $105,813,294 $224,167,654 $214,694,938 $568,664 $672,318 Averages $36,875,501 $36,293,880 $37,847,049 $35,271,099 $74,722,551 $71,564,979 $189,555 $224, Elections CROSSETT, March 11. Renewed. 0.25% for 8 years For: 340 Against: 148 HEMPSTEAD COUNTY, March 11 Passed. 1/4 for college For: 696 Against: 633 Passed. 3/4 temporary For: 681 Against: 649 CARLISLE, April 8 Failed. 2% for roads For: 112 Against: 121 Passed. 0.25% permanent For: 131 Against: 103 APRIL

50 March 2008 Municipal Levy Receipts and March 2008 Municipa l/county Levy Receipts with 2007 Comparison (shaded gray) Alexander , , Alma , , Almyra , Alpena , , Altheimer , , Altus , , Amity , , Arkadelphia , , Ash Flat , , Ashdown , , Atkins , , Augusta , , Avoca , , Bald Knob , , Barling , , Batesville , , Bauxite , Bearden , , Beebe , , Beedeville Belleville , , Benton , , Bentonville ,507, ,161, Berryville , , Bethel Heights , , Black Rock , , Blue Mountain Blytheville , , Bonanza , , Booneville , , Bradley , , Branch , , Brinkley , , Bryant , , Bull Shoals , , Cabot , , Caddo Valley , , Calico Rock , , Camden , , Carlisle , , Cave Springs , , Centerton , , Charleston , , Cherry Valley , , Chidester , , Clarendon , , Clarksville , , Clinton , , Conway ,626, ,561, Corning , , Cotter , , Cotton Plant , , Cove , , Crossett , , Danville , , Dardanelle , , DeQueen , , DeValls Bluff , , DeWitt , , Decatur , , Dermott , , Des Arc , , Diamond City , , Dierks , , Dover , , Dumas , , Dyer , , Earle , , East Camden , , El Dorado , , Elkins , , Elm Springs , , England , , Etowah Eudora , , Eureka Springs , , Fairfield Bay , , Farmington , , Fayetteville ,448, ,325, Flippin , , Fordyce , , Foreman , , Forrest City , , Fort Smith ,047, ,933, Fouke , , Fountain Hill Franklin , , Garfield , , Garland , , Gassville , , Gentry , , Gilbert Gillett , , Gillham , , Gilmore Glenwood , , Gosnell , , Gould , , Grady , , Gravette , , Green Forest , , Greenbrier , , Greenland , , Greenwood , , Guion , , Gurdon , , Guy , , Hackett , , Hamburg , , Hardy , , Harrisburg , , Harrison , , Hatfield , , Havana , , Hazen , , Heber Springs , , Helena- West Helena , Hermitage , , Highfill , , Highfill Special Aviation , , Highland , , Holly Grove , , Hope , , Horseshoe Bend... 20, , Hot Springs ,227, ,591, Hoxie , , Hughes , , Humphrey , , Huntington , , Huntsville , , Jacksonville , , Jasper , , Jennette Johnson , , Joiner Jonesboro ,088, ,047, Keiser , , Keo , , Kibler , , Kingsland , , Lake City , , Lake Village , , Lakeview , , Lamar , , Lepanto , , Leslie , , Lewisville , , Lincoln , , Little Flock , , Little Rock ,828, ,792, Lonoke , , Lowell , , Luxora , , Madison , , Magazine , , Magnolia , , Malvern , , Mammoth Spring... 7, , Manila , , Mansfield , , Marianna , , Marion , , Marked Tree , , Marshall , , Maumelle , , Mayflower , , McCrory , , McGehee , , Melbourne , , Mena , , Menifee , , Mineral Springs.... 4, , Monticello , , Moro , , Morrilton , , Mount Ida , , Mountain Home , , Mountain Pine Mountain View , , Mountainburg , , Mulberry , , Murfreesboro , , Nashville , , Newport , , Norfork , , North Little Rock... 1,255, ,645, Oak Grove Ola , , Oppelo , , Osceola , , Oxford , , Ozark , , Palestine , , Paragould , , Paris , , Patmos Patterson , , Pea Ridge , , Perla , , Perryville , , Piggott , , Pine Bluff , , Pineville , Plainview , , Plumerville , , Pocahontas , , Portia , , Pottsville , , Prairie Grove , , Prescott , , Quitman , , Ravenden , , Rector , , Redfield , , Rison , , Rockport , , Roe , Rogers ,758, ,646, Rose Bud , , Russellville , , Salem , , Searcy , , Shannon Hills , , Sheridan , , Sherrill Sherwood , , Shirley , , Siloam Springs , , Sparkman , , Springdale ,673, ,776, Springtown St. Charles , , Stamps , , Star City , , Stephens , , Stuttgart , , Sulphur Springs.... 1, , Summit , , Sunset Swifton , , Taylor , , Texarkana , , Texarkana Special.. 163, , Thornton , Tontitown , , Trumann , , Tuckerman , , Turrell , , Twin Groves Tyronza , Van Buren , , Vandervoort Vilonia , , Viola , , Wabbaseka Waldenburg , , Waldron , , Walnut Ridge , , Ward , , Warren , , Washington , Weiner , , West Fork , , West Memphis , , Wheatley , , White Hall , , Wickes , , Wiederkehr Village , Wilton , , Wynne Yellville , , COUNTY SALES AND USE TAX Arkansas County , , Ashley County , , Crossett , , Fountain Hill , , Hamburg , , Montrose , , Parkdale , , Portland , , Wilmot , , Baxter County , , Mountain Home , , Cotter , , Gassville , , Norfork , , Lakeview , , Big Flat , , Salesville , , Briarcliff , , Benton County , , Benton County Special Aviation , , Siloam Springs , , Rogers , , Bentonville , , Bethel Heights , , Decatur , , Gentry , , Gravette , , Lowell , , Centerton , , Pea Ridge , , Cave Springs , , Sulphur Springs.. 11, , Avoca , , Garfield , , Gateway , , Highfill , , Little Flock , , Springdale , , Elm Springs Springtown , , Bella Vista , , Boone County , , Alpena , , Bellefonte , , Bergman , , Everton , , Lead Hill , , Omaha , , South Lead Hill Valley Springs.... 1, , Zinc Harrison , , Diamond City.... 8, , Bradley County , , Banks Hermitage , , Warren , , Calhoun County , , Hampton , , Harrell , , Thornton , , Tinsman Carroll County , , Beaver Blue Eye Chicot County , , Lake Village , , Eudora , , Dermott , , Clark County , , Clay County , , Datto Greenway Knobel McDougal Nimmons Peach Orchard Pollard Success St. Francis Cleburne County , , Concord , , Greers Ferry , , Heber Springs , , Higden Quitman , , Fairfield Bay , , Cleveland County... 30, , Rison , , Kingsland , , Columbia County , , Emerson McNeil , , Magnolia , , Taylor Waldo , , Conway County , , Morrilton , , Menifee , , Oppelo , , Plumerville , , Craighead County.. 265, , Bay , , Black Oak , , Bono , , Brookland , , Caraway , , Cash , , Egypt , , Lake City , , Monette , , Jonesboro , , Crawford County , , Alma , , Van Buren , , Mulberry , , Mountainburg.... 6, , Kibler , , Dyer , , Chester Rudy Cedarville , , Crittenden County.. 613, , Marion , , West Memphis , , Earle , , Crawfordsville.... 2, , Edmondson , , Gilmore , , Horseshoe Lake.. 1, , Jennette Jericho , , Sunset , , C D D D Fa Fr Fu G G G H H H Iz Ja 50 CITY & TOWN

51 Turrell , , Anthonyville , , Clarkedale Cross County , , Cherry Valley , , Hickory Ridge.... 2, , Parkin , , Wynne , , Dallas County , , Desha County , , McGehee , , Arkansas City.... 4, , Dumas , , Mitchellville , , Reed , , Watson , , Tillar Drew County , , Monticello , , Jerome Tillar , , Wilmar , , Winchester , , Faulkner County , , Damascus Enola , , Mount Vernon Wooster , , Holland , , Franklin County , , Branch , , Wiederkehr Village Altus , , Charleston , , Denning , , Ozark , , Fulton County , , Mammoth Spring. 4, , Salem , , Viola , , Horseshoe Bend Cherokee Village.. 3, , Ash Flat Hardy Garland County , , Lonsdale Mountain Pine.... 5, , Fountain Lake.... 2, , Grant County , , Greene County , , Delaplaine , , Lafe , , Marmaduke , , Oak Grove Heights 6, , Paragould , , Hempstead County. 264, , Hope , , Blevins , , Emmet Fulton , , McCaskill Oakhaven Ozan Patmos Perrytown , , Washington , , McNab Hot Spring County.. 220, , Malvern , , Perla , Rockport , , Donaldson , , Friendship , , Midway , , Magnet Cove , , Howard County , , Nashville , , Dierks , , Mineral Springs... 14, , Tollette , , Independence County , , Batesville , , Cave City Cushman , , Magness , , Moorefield , , Newark , , Oil Trough , , Pleasant Plains... 2, , Sulphur Rock.... 4, , Izard County , , Jackson County , , Newport , , Tuckerman , , Grubbs , , Amagon Beedeville Campbell Station.. 1, , Diaz , , Jacksonport , , Swifton , , Tupelo , , Weldon Jefferson County , , Pine Bluff , , Wabbaseka , , White Hall , , Redfield , , Altheimer , , Humphrey , , Sherrill , , Johnson County , , Clarksville , , Coal Hill , , Hartman , , Knoxville , , Lamar , , Lafayette County... 74, , Bradley , , Stamps , , Buckner , , Lewisville , , Lawrence County , , Walnut Ridge , , Alicia Black Rock , , College City , , Hoxie , , Imboden , , Lynn , , Minturn Portia , , Powhatan Ravenden , , Sedgwick Smithville Strawberry , , Lee County , , Marianna , , Aubrey Haynes LaGrange Moro Rondo Lincoln County , , Star City , , Gould , , Grady , , Little River County.. 187, , Ashdown , , Ogden , , Wilton , , Winthrop , , Foreman , , Logan County , , Blue Mountain.... 1, Caulksville , , Magazine , , Morrison Bluff Paris , , Ratcliff , , Scranton , , Subiaco , , Booneville , , Lonoke County , , Allport , , Austin , , Carlisle , , Coy , England , , Humnoke , , Keo , , Lonoke , , Ward , , Cabot , , Madison County , , Huntsville , , Hindsville St. Paul , Marion County , , Bull Shoals , , Flippin , , Pyatt , , Summit , , Yellville , , Miller County , , Garland , , Fouke , , Texarkana , , Mississippi County.. 683, , Osceola , , Keiser , , Bassett , , Birdsong Blytheville , , Burdette , , Dell , , Dyess , , Gosnell , , Joiner , , Leachville , , Luxora , , Manila , , Marie , , Victoria Wilson , , Etowah , , Montgomery County 32, , Black Springs Norman , , Oden Mount Ida , , Nevada County , , Prescott , , Bluff City , Bodcaw Cale Emmet , , Rosston , , Willisville , , Newton County , , Jasper , , Western Grove... 1, , Ouachita County... 87, , Camden , , Stephens , , East Camden , , Bearden , , Chidester , , Louann , , Perry County , , Adona Bigelow , , Casa Fourche Houston Perry , , Perryville , , Phillips County , , Elaine , , Lake View , , Lexa , , Marvell , , Helena-West Helena , , Pike County , , Antoine Daisy Delight , , Glenwood , , Murfreesboro , , Poinsett County , , Lepanto , , Fisher , , Harrisburg , , Marked Tree , , Trumann , , Tyronza , , Weiner , , Waldenburg Polk County , , Mena , , Cove , , Grannis , , Hatfield , , Vandervoort , Wickes , , Pope County , , Russellville , , Atkins , , Dover , , Hector , , London , , Pottsville , , Prairie County , , Hazen , , Biscoe , , Des Arc , , DeValls Bluff , , Ulm , Pulaski County , , North Little Rock.. 992, , Alexander , , Cammack Village. 13, , Jacksonville , , Little Rock ,008, ,969, Maumelle , , Sherwood , , Wrightsville , , Randolph County , , Biggers , , Maynard , , O Kean , , Pocahontas , , Ravenden Springs. 1, Reyno , , Saline County , , Scott County , , Waldron , , Mansfield , , Searcy County , , Gilbert Leslie , , Marshall , , Pindall St. Joe Sebastian County.. 710, , Fort Smith ,231, ,180, Huntington , , Mansfield , , Barling , , Greenwood , , Bonanza , , Central City , , Hackett , , Hartford , , Lavaca , , Midland , , Sevier County , , DeQueen , , Ben Lomond Gillham , , Horatio , , Lockesburg , , Sharp County , , Hardy , , Ash Flat , , Cave City , , Evening Shade... 3, , Sidney , , Williford Horseshoe Bend Cherokee Village.. 28, , Highland , , St. Francis County.. 130, , Hughes , , Forrest City , , Wheatley , , Palestine , , Madison , , Caldwell , , Colt , , Widener , , Stone County , , Mountain View... 24, , Fifty Six , , Union County , , Calion , , El Dorado , , Felsenthal , , Huttig , , Junction City , , Norphlet , , Smackover , , Strong , , Van Buren County.. 378, , Shirley , , Damascus , , Clinton , , Fairfield Bay , , Washington County. 1,103, ,118, Elkins , , Elm Springs , , Goshen , , Greenland , , Johnson , , Prairie Grove , , Springdale , , Tontitown , , West Fork , , Winslow , , Fayetteville , , Lincoln , , Farmington , , White County , , Rose Bud , , Beebe , , Bradford , , Kensett , , Garner , , Georgetown , , Griffithville , , Higginson , , Judsonia , , Letona , , McRae , , Pangburn , , Russell , , Searcy , , West Point , , Bald Knob , , Woodruff County... 13, , Cotton Plant , , Augusta , , Hunter McCrory , , Patterson , , Yell County , , Plainview , , Dardanelle , , Ola , , Danville , , Belleville , , Havana , , Interest: $94, Interest: $672,318 APRIL

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54 M U N I C I P A L M A R T To place a classified ad in City & Town, please contact the League at or citytown@arml.org. Ads are FREE to members of the League and available at the low rate of $.70 per word to non-members. For members, ads will run for two consecutive months from the date of receipt unless we are notified to continue or discontinue. For non-members, ads will run for one month only unless otherwise notified. BELLA VISTA FIRE DEPARTMENT Applications are now being accepted to fill full-time vacancies. The successful applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent; willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays, have current EMT certification. EMT-Paramedic experience preferred. Application forms are available from the Bella Vista Fire Department, 103 Town Center, Bella Vista, AR or Bella Vista City Hall, 416 Town Center East, Bella Vista, AR Phone EOE. BUILDING OFFICIAL Hope is accepting applications for a building official. Responsible for planning, inspection and development, including oversight of planning and zoning, subdivision development, signs and code enforcement. Knowledge of general building practices and office software required. Preferred cadidate will have planning/engineering experience with superior organizational and communications skills. Should have the ability to deal effectively with developers, realtors, contractors, agencies and engineers. Must work in coordination with other City departments. High school or equivalent required. College degree preferred. Salary $35,000-$38,000, DOE, plus benefits. Send letter of interest and resumé to Catherine Cook, City Manager, City of Hope, P.O. Box 667, Hope, AR CITY ENGINEER The City Engineer is responsible for complex and professional engineering work for sewer, street, environmental and flood plain management projects. City Engineer implements Public Works projects, which include the design of plans and specifications. Performs or oversees construction inspections for streets, drainage, and sewer projects. Serves as the Emergency Coordinator by working with State and Federal officials to plan for disaster preparedness. More information about the City is available at Applications accepted until the position is filled. City of Sherwood, Office of Human Resources, P.O. Box 6256, Sherwood, AR EOE. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS Eureka Springs is accepting resumés for Director of Public Works. The Director will plan, direct, organize and supervise the activities and operations of the Public Works Dept. and will also prepare the annual budget, assure allocation and oversee the daily operation of the wastewater treatment plant. The qualifications needed are Grade IV Water Distribution Operator, Grade III Water Treatment Operator, Class IV Wastewater Treatment Operator, Level 1C Master Solid Waste Operator. Basic computer knowledge. Supervisory experience. Send resumés to City of Eureka Springs, 44 S. Main St., Eureka Springs, AR Attn: Mayor Joy. EOE. HOT SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT is accepting applications for pre-employment testing. Applications will be accepted until May 7 with the written examinaion administered on May 12. Annual salary: $33,697. Must be 21 years of age, meet qualifications and pass all pre-employment testing. Applications available at City of Hot Springs Human Resources, 133 Convention Blvd., Hot Springs, AR 71902, or Phone Certified officers encouraged to apply. EOE. PATROLMAN West Memphis seeks patrolman. Must be 21 years of age, provide birth certificate, possess valid driver s license, have no convictions, high school graduate or GED. Must pass physical agility and written tests. Starting base salary: non-certified $27,360, certified $29,736. Step raises for five years after first year, 20 sick days and three weeks paid vacation. Contact Andrew Clark Sr., EOE. Drug screen required. Applications being accepted and must be returned to Personnel Dept., 604 E. Cooper, West Memphis, AR POLICE CHIEF Jacksonville is currently accepting applications for the position of police chief. Bachelor s Degree in Criminal Justice or related field preferred and 10 years of law enforcement experience required with at least five years at a supervisory level. Essential duties and responsibilities include the development, planning and implementing of police department goals, objectives, rules, regulations and work methods that comply with federal, state and city laws and in response to assessment of community needs. The successful applicant will be a strong leader with a vision for the future that displays passion and optimism; inspires respect and trust; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates. They will be a strategic thinker with an ability to develop strategies to achieve the City s goals; understand the City s strengths and weaknesses; and adapt strategy to changing conditions. The selected individual must be willing to reside within the City limits of Jacksonville. All applicants are required to complete an application and resume may accompany the application along with salary requirements. Applications may be obtained at City Hall, #1 Municipal Drive or Attn: Director of Human Resources, Jill Fourqurean. EOE. POLICE CHIEF Eudora is accepting applications for the position of Police Chief. Please apply at 111 N. Archer St., or call POLICE OFFICER Hermitage Police Dept. is accepting resumés for a full-time officer. Uncertified salary starts at $18,000; certified, $20,000. Benefits include insurance, housing at Hermitage Apts. with free utilities, $500 per year uniform allowance, 15 vacation days and 11 paid holidays. Mail resumé to Hermitage Police Dept., P.O. Box 382, Hermitage, AR POLICE OFFICER Monticello Police Dept. is accepting applications for full-time police officer. Salary starts at $25,300 for uncertified and $27,700 for certified. Benefits include 15 vacation days, 14 holidays and paid family insurance. Weapons are furnished by the department. Applications are available at the Monticello Police Dept., or mail resumé and copies of certificates to Monticello Police Dept., Chief Robert Rosegrant, P.O. Box 505, Monticello, AR STORM WATER/FLOOD PLAIN TECHNICIAN Conway is accepting resumés for a Storm Water/Flood Plain Technician working within the City of Conway Street and Engineering Dept. The Storm Water/Flood Plain Technician will assist the City Engineer in the management of the City s Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans and the City s Flood Plain Ordinance. Requirements and responsibilities include: Review of permit applications for Storm Water Pollution Prevention and Flood Plain Development plans. Conduct inspections of construction sites for compliance with approved Storm Water Pollution Prevention and Flood Plain Development plans. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers and elected officials. Investigate citizen complaints in regard to violations of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention and Flood Plain Development ordinances and plans. Report back to citizens with the results of the same. Ability to read and interpret construction plans, site plans and floodplain maps. Ability to prepare and present both written and oral presentations of reports and proposals. Knowledge and ability to utilize computer aided drafting programs. Must have a valid Arkansas driver s license and acceptable driving record. Posses or obtain within one year, as a condition of continued employment, the required certifications of a Certified Flood Plain Manager by the Arkansas Natural Resources Conservation Commission and will be required to obtain certification that may be required by the Arkansas Dept. of Pollution Control and Ecology for designated Storm Water Pollution Prevention Technicians. Associate Degree in a technical or science related field; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities may be considered. Please submit resumé with salary history to: Human Resources Director, City of Conway, 1201 Oak Street, Conway, AR lisa.williams@cityofconway.org; fax Salary will be based on experience. Resumés will be accepted until position is filled. EOE. STREET DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR Pine Bluff is accepting applications for the position of Street Dept. Director. The Street Dept. Director oversees and reviews the preparation of plans and specifications for public work projects, assists in projecting a broad plan of public works improvement and administers and coordinates all city capital improvement projects with all other city departments. Bachelor s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college and/or five years of increasingly responsible experience in engineering work, two years of which must have been in a manager/supervisor capacity is preferred. Applications will be accepted in person or by mail at the City of Pine Bluff, HR Dept., 200 E. 8th Ave., Room 104, Pine Bluff, AR Resumés may be faxed to or ed to vickiec@cityofpinebluff.com. Applications may be downloaded at Closing date: Until filled. WATER OPERATOR The City of Cushman is seeking a licensed water operator. Requirements: Prefer current Arkansas Water Operator s License minimum Level 2 or the ability to obtain a license, backhoe experience, and computer literate. Please mail resumés to: Water Dept., P.O. Box 161, Cushman, AR 72526, or fax to TRAFFIC ENGINEER Conway is accepting resumés for a Traffic Engineer working within the City of Conway Street and Engineering Dept. The Traffic Engineer will provide traffic engineering services for the City of Conway including the review of traffic flow and formulation of recommendations needed for safe efficient traffic movement. Requirements are: Ability to conduct traffic studies, review and make recommendations in regard to traffic control. Ability to prepare detailed construction plans for traffic signals, street, intersection, drainage and other public works projects. Ability to prepare and present both written and oral presentations of engineering projects and proposals. Assist in the development of city budget for traffic management and street issues. Experience in preparation of traffic signal plans and street improvement plans utilizing computer aided drafting and engineering design programs. Ability to compute quantities and prepare construction estimates for engineering projects. Review of site, subdivision and construction plans for conformance to city requirements. Must have a valid Arkansas driver s license and acceptable driving record. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers and elected officials. Graduate or pending graduate of an ABET-approved engineering school with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering or closely related field. Registered Professional Engineer or be qualified to take the exam in the near future. Registration as a professional engineer will be required as a condition of continued employment. Please submit resumé with salary history to: Human Resources Director, City of Conway, 1201 Oak Street, Conway, AR lisa.williams@cityofconway.org; fax Salary based on experience. Resumés will be accepted until position is filled. EOE. ZONING OFFICIAL Pine Bluff is accepting applications for the position of Zoning Official. The Zoning Official enforces the provisions of the Pine Bluff Zoning Ordinance on a day-to-daybasis, issues citations for city ordinance code violations, conducts follow-up inspections to ensure the corrective action has been taken and investigates complaints of possible code and ordinance violations. Bachelor s degree in related field and four years of directly related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience; should have working knowledge of techniques, materials and corrective measures used in all aspects of housing construction and must be competent to work from construction blueprints, drawings and diagrams. Applications will be accepted in person or by mail at the City of Pine Bluff, HR Dept., 200 E. 8th Ave., Room 104, Pine Bluff, AR Resumés may be faxed to or ed to vickiec@cityofpinebluff.com. Applications may be downloaded at Closing date: Until filled. FOR SALE Magnolia has a 2001 Kawasaki Police Motorcycle with low usage. It is equipped with red and blue strobes. Also for sale are four Jetsonic Strobe bar lights, one Wheelen Edge 8 strobe bar light, two Code 3 Excalibur strobe bar lights and three prisoner transport screens to fit Impala. The light bars are red and blue combination and were two years old when taken out of service and stored. They should be bid on individually. Please call and ask for Chief Robert Gorum, or send your bid to his attention at 206 N. Jackson, Magnolia, AR FOR SALE Murfreesboro is accepting bids for a white 2002 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor with approx. 92,000 miles. Car can be seen at Murfreesboro City Hall. Bids will be opened May 12 at 7 p.m. The City of Murfreesboro reserves the right to refuse any or all bids. For more information, call City Hall at FOR SALE Police car for sale Ford Crown Vic. 122,000 miles. Lights on inside; no lights on top. Super Bee Radar included. Minimum bid $2,000. Bids accepted until April 10, Can be seen at McCrory City Hall. Send bids to McCrory Police Dept., P.O. Box 897, McCrory, AR 72101, Attn: Chief James Jackson. Please write bid on outside. FOR SALE Stamps is accepting bids on a black 1999 Ford Crown Victoria (police interceptor). 115,000 miles. Police equipment has all been removed. Car may be seen at Stamps City Hall, 207 E. Antigo, Stamps, AR Bids may be sent to the above address, Attn: Charles Lamb. Telephone Bids will be accepted through May 15, The city reserves the right to refuse any or all bids. FOR SALE The Menifee Waterworks Department is selling a 79,000-gallon water storage tank. Please make your best offer; the removal of the tank is at the purchaser s expense. Please contact Jerry Green by at cty9men@yahoo.com or call All inquiries are welcome. WATER/WASTEWATER OPERATOR Hoxie is seeking a qualified individual to serve as operator of water/wastewater collection and treatment. Applicants must have a valid driver s license and either possess or be able to obtain a Class III water distribution and water treatment license and Class I wastewater license. Vacation, sick days, holidays and insurance of medical, dental, vision and life included in package. Resumés may be sent to P.O. Box 28, Hoxie, AR 72433, or faxed to WATER/WASTEWATER OPERATOR Tuckerman seeks a qualified individual to serve as operator of water/wastewater collection and treatment. Applicants must have a valid Arkansas driver s license and either have or be able to obtain within one (1) year a class 11 or higher water treatment and distribution license and a class 11 Wastewater treatment license. Salary is negotiable based on qualifications. Send resumé to City of Tuckerman, P.O. Box 1117, Tuckerman, AR or fax Attn. Mayor Gerald Jackson. For further information, call WANTED Used rear-end loader and 16-foot or longer step van. Phone STAFF ENGINEER Lakeland, Tenn., seeks Staff Engineer. Responsible for planning, reviewing, designing, and inspecting a variety of municipal civil engineering projects. Requires Civil Engineering Degree and EIT license. Salary range $41,414- $49,689. See or call for information. EOE. 54 CITY & TOWN

55 LITTLE ROCK Healthcare Profiles Families in Crisis Don t Have to Wait Advent Media Group 2007 early intervention: The Key to Your Child s Mental Health. As parents, it s difficult to watch a child going through tough times. How long should you muddle through on your own, supporting your child as best you can? At what point does concerning behavior cross the line into scary behavior? Questions bring more questions: If I take my child for mental health help, will he be on drugs for the rest of his life? Will she be doomed to carry a label throughout her school years? Where will it end? David Streett, MD, offers words of reassurance: Most of the kids we treat are just briefly deviating from their normal, healthy developmental path. If they get help early on, chances are they ll never need it again. This father of three is a psychiatrist specializing in the care of children and adolescents. He serves as the Medical Director at Pinnacle Point Behavioral HealthCare System, Little Rock s premier provider of outpatient and inpatient mental health services for children and teenagers. Most kids, he says, will do fine with outpatient treatment. Therapy and perhaps medication will get them back on track. The key, he says, is early intervention. Pointing out that most parents wouldn t hesitate to seek treatment for a child s possibly-broken limb, Dr. Streett urges parents to trust their instincts. If you think something is wrong, do something about it, he advises. Call us. One of our professionals will provide a free assessment of your child s behavioral health and recommend an appropriate level of service. Pinnacle Pointe offers free, confidential assessment and referral services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week as a community service. Dr. Streett suggests that parents seek help if a child exhibits: Aggression toward other children An inability to cope with feelings Frequent crying Pleas for help Fears of everyday things and/or possible disasters such as the deaths of family members No interest in playing Isolation Discussions of death and dying; statements like I wish I were dead. Trouble sleeping Sexually provocative behavior Self-mutilation Harm to animals Unusual weight gain or loss Drug or alcohol use Where to go for help Financial Centre Parkway Little Rock, AR Or toll free On the Web:

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