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County election staff and county officials told the court that eight machines at issue have never been used locally and were paid for by the state Secretary of State’s office. The county had considered options and presented leasing as a solution that would free storage space at the clerk’s office while allowing machines to be recalled if local need arises. The proposed lease requires the lessee to maintain firmware updates and keep machines in working order; county staff said the lessee would also be responsible for orderly storage while the county retains a buffer of machines to replace broken units on short notice.

Several court members raised questions about ensuring sufficient coverage for West Conway, where long election‑day lines have formed in previous elections. County election staff said they have identified additional potential sites for a voting center in West Conway and expect a decision on one site soon to reduce election‑day congestion. A former election commission chair who attended said the machines had been updated, were never used and that the numbers in the proposal were accurate.

Court members approved Resolution 25-03. County staff said the lease paperwork will include recall provisions and maintenance responsibilities and that the clerk’s office will continue to prioritize having sufficient machines available for future local needs.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","March 18, 2025 Quorum Court","oneSentenceSummary","The court approved a resolution to lease unused voting machines to another county, keeping a county reserve and requiring lessee maintenance and recall rights; the machines were state‑purchased and county staff cited space constraints and low local need.","taxTitle","Faulkner County, Arkansas","taxId",9533,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6631428,"Quorum Court backs state/federal grant to rework dangerous intersection",383,1884000,2267000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2679837-194491f06e1f9e98409d0bdd791d910f&start=1884&end=2267","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2679837-194491f06e1f9e98409d0bdd791d910f/thumbnail_1884000.jpg","/articles/6631428/Faulkner-County/Arkansas/Quorum-Court-backs-statefederal-grant-to-rework-dangerous-intersection","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6631428-13f4dd3f5418d28cbb138f013a148ef0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770917369&Signature=n0TFA7Z9BgnJ0hSLi3fEVHyPn5~YbJqDVcrNKC0Krw9-eHKMBQV3XfqMjf5-iOcq7vg2s-iS8LSiOV50jS8g4x~gP3VxwO~bthLciPilbutyRi-HtqKqyM65-bfHMDXp7KwGWK1TymD8tIpIV1eE7x9V2Bdo8~KlgQRNDRfssE4~zO2Sl2pV3G-2LM0E7~VBKg8QJpIPYXWP~nCPjX4DAc3YcOLKv9yE2lSdZXs7WJOQ54IANuBEovA-pgxrCick0c5sAqkHlOrUBS5vkZ~JK5vgIvFR2qaQJXdXNetrKTHnlf7RBMepmHFmGdSY7Vle8Okgk8Ch7NQDwXSTBrLrww__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Faulkner County’s Quorum Court voted to move forward with an intersection improvement project after hearing details from road department staff and county leadership.

Staff described the site as a non‑right‑angle intersection that has generated numerous accidents. The court considered Resolution 25-02, which expresses the county’s willingness to participate in an intersection‑safety grant program and to accept matching funds. County officials said the grant program will cover the majority of project costs and that the award was obtained through coordination with the state agency’s Intersection Improvement Program.

Road department staff and county officials said the project avoids the need for land condemnation by adjusting access and approaches and will include new signalization in both directions along the state route. The county’s presentation referenced an approximately $1.125 million award as the program amount for the project; staff described the funding as largely coming from state and federal matching funds and characterized it as a substantial opportunity to address a high‑accident location.

Several members of the court thanked road staff and state partners for obtaining the award and noted the intersection had produced serious accidents in the past. Court members also asked brief technical questions about signals and utility relocations; staff said the design includes a signal and that utility impacts were being evaluated as part of project planning.

The resolution moved forward with court approval; staff said the next steps are final design, utility coordination and construction scheduling with state transportation partners.","The Quorum Court backed a resolution to accept a state/federal intersection improvement grant to reconfigure a hazardous intersection; county staff said the award covers the majority of project costs and will avoid land condemnation for a safer design.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6631432,"Faulkner County quorom court approves three budget and appropriation measures",334,1450000,1784000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2679837-194491f06e1f9e98409d0bdd791d910f&start=1450&end=1784","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2679837-194491f06e1f9e98409d0bdd791d910f/thumbnail_1450000.jpg","/articles/6631432/Faulkner-County/Arkansas/Faulkner-County-quorom-court-approves-three-budget-and-appropriation-measures","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6631432-7944a82d33689d79875d8a61f2e6d055/orig.mp4?Expires=1770917369&Signature=AgDbx5LHa9NhT-Sw~tkoZ3MpXbjA-I5E3ilxJjjQL4A2DmkmPwXhfR5U~KH9x8Herb-cnW7U2ugRQz3TwCg1C~mnpezQWjYQTJ9ATESQow4zgOzmCkhcC2IiRp3BDXQiFSabnEUnzZ1hPIpy9ZYSzZjsfSfNFvN4yQ3B5KdEIRGfVtntz4VDXWxWDDY6jCB5BtD2MI9QNZ9ouZgypJW0bKcd7JWgNvJJdhKTbo76~ELDOiRAooqkIdwfuSstqABYtCZmu4uUrnyCSbGlnoqXnkZ7A5kdVxt~-fnuTAKRy9lJSw8Z49~tus9LFT3UZ3-DbpsfF~RC~qpjRuysa5hYVA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Faulkner County’s Quorum Court on an administrative agenda Tuesday approved three ordinances to reconcile and amend the county’s 2024 budget carryovers and appropriations.

The court enacted Ordinance 25-08, an administrative cleanup of 2024 line items; Ordinance 25-09, an appropriation to amend and supplement Ordinance 24-52 (dated Nov. 20, 2024) including funding for assessor improvements, a district court training grant and a $5,000 county clerk reprogramming expense; and Ordinance 25-10, which sets amended carryover amounts based on the December 31, 2024 balances and period‑13 expenses. County staff said these actions do not create new, ongoing appropriations for 2024 but align line items with actual year-end balances and expenses.

The treasurer presented the February revenue report, noting county general receipts are slightly above 2024 levels while expenses currently exceed revenues because of timing; sales tax receipts for February were reported at $1,422,929.49, 2.47% higher than February 2024 but the year-to-date remains down about 11.64% because of an anomalous January 2024. Staff told the court the annual tax books open in March and revenue posting will improve in April.

Votes at a glance
- Ordinance 25-08: Appropriation cleanup for 2024 — Passed (roll call recorded).
- Ordinance 25-09: Appropriation to amend and supplement Ordinance 24-52 (includes assessor improvements, district court training grant, county clerk reprogramming) — Passed (motion carried; roll call recorded).
- Ordinance 25-10: Set amended carryover amounts based on December 31, 2024 balances and period‑13 expenses — Passed (roll call recorded).

Court members asked few substantive questions and accepted staff summaries before voting. The treasurer and budget staff explained that some carryover figures exceeded earlier estimates because they reflect actual year‑end balances rather than mid‑process estimates.

The court’s actions are procedural adjustments to the county’s fiscal records; staff said the changes will be reflected in the next published budget book.","The Faulkner County Quorum Court passed three ordinances that adjust 2024 carryovers and appropriations, with no new recurring spending. The measures were approved by roll call after brief explanations from staff.","actionData","errors"]

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