GRAVETTE — Two new members for the Gravette Public Library Commission were sworn in to their positions at the Aug. 10 City Council Committee of the Whole meeting.
Mayor Bill Howard administered the oath of office to Lisa Singleton and Jenni Bohannon. Another new commissioner, Tina Crose, was not present for the ceremony.
Planning Commission Chair Mike von Ree reported the commission approved a twofoot rear set back variance for a new museum building. He also reported the commission will survey business owners on Main Street concerning a suggestion the commission received concerning one-way traffic on the street.
One Way Main
A topic involving changing Main Street to one-way from west to east from Highway 59 to Third Avenue was mentioned. Both sides of the street would have angle parking. The planning commission will consider the measure after the survey is completed and a report will be made to the Council.
In other discussion: action on Willtech Phone Contract and M Tekz I.T. Contracts were tabled for action later.
Recommended charging a customer $35 for late reconnect fee instead of $75 because of confusion on time.
Discussed the possibility of requiring new bids for sanitation service involving commercial pick up.
Firearm Ordinance
A proposal was placed on the Aug. 26 regular meeting agenda to amend the city’s firearm ordinance which would allow for hunting on agricultural lands of two acres or more inside the city limits.
Code Enforcement
Council member Byron Warren asked who is responsible for code enforcement, and Mayor Bill Howard informed the committee he is the code enforcement officer for the city.
Warren also requested that City Hall create a flow chart of positions and responsibilities for the city.
In a meeting of the finance and administration committee that followed the above committee meeting, the group reviewed the monthly financial statement. No action was taken or recommended.