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Pillar said a value‑engineering change with Coakley Company Inc. on Phase 1 of the Lower Gulf Of Interceptor produced a $1,281,276 cost reduction that will be returned to bond funds. “We worked with RDOT and got the bore and casing underneath the bypass in Gulf Of Creek. So now we can open and cut it,” Pillar said, describing the change that produced the stated savings.

Pillar also summarized multiple change orders stemming from the Davidson Drive wastewater treatment plant contract with Max Foote Construction Company, LLC. He said 14 contract changes netted a positive $248,942 to that contract and that those items — including head box modification ($175,000), removal/replacement of unsuitable material ($47,000), and several credits (for example a $230,000 credit for HOBUS pipe substitution) — are included in the change order package. The Chris Engineers Inc. contract for additional construction administration and design changes at Davidson Drive carries a not‑to‑exceed change order of $414,500, Pillar said; he said the work covers oversight of the construction changes and an increase in project days.

For the Gulf of Wet Weather Sewer Pump Station, Pillar said Max Foote submitted change order number 2 totaling $249,294 (twelve changes). Chris Engineers submitted a not‑to‑exceed amendment for construction administration and inspection services for that pump station of $151,750, Pillar said. Pillar told the board these change orders and engineering amendments will be paid from the board‑approved 2025 wastewater bond fund.

On schedule impacts, Director Webb and Pillar discussed lengthy waits for transformers. Pillar said the projects are waiting on 3,000 kVA pad‑mount transformers; earlier work at a new water plant had required a 72‑week lead time. Pillar said Entergy is installing transmission poles and new transmission line infrastructure along Malvern Avenue from Acres Road to service Gulf Pump Station, rather than using existing distribution poles. That power work and transformer delivery timelines contributed to schedule extensions; Pillar said engineering oversight change orders account for additional inspection and administration while the utility work is pending.

Why it matters: the changes affect multiple major wastewater projects funded by the 2025 bond program and include both cost reductions and added costs for construction changes and engineering oversight. Pillar emphasized that the engineering administration amounts are maximums and could be reduced if Entergy completes the transmission and transformer work earlier.

Board process and next steps: each change order and amendment is listed on the board agenda (resolutions R25108, R25109 and the related Chris Engineers amendments for Davidson Drive, plus items listed for the Gulf pump station). No final votes were recorded during the agenda review; Pillar said the full change‑order documentation and the list of individual contract modifications are included in the board packet for the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","5-27-25 Board of Directors Agenda Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Project manager Todd Pillar told the Board of Directors staff will present several change orders and contract amendments for 2025 wastewater bond fund projects at the June 3 meeting.","taxTitle","Hot Springs City, Garland County, Arkansas","taxId",52830,"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},6225791,"City to seek demolition of vacant house at 214 Potter after owner consent",65,480835,546625,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3533063-5a66641db3da1faaa53e2de4efc1f161&start=480&end=546","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3533063-5a66641db3da1faaa53e2de4efc1f161/thumbnail_480835.jpg","/articles/6225791/Hot-Springs-City/Garland-County/Arkansas/City-to-seek-demolition-of-vacant-house-at-214-Potter-after-owner-consent","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6225791-50cb2212fd93604f814b5a6352e94354/orig.mp4?Expires=1771226531&Signature=NNx4D~T1QVWNPXqQsiFcOoHdfQmo0qdySDstp7t4yXgikc7YjutAcMI9dPsHJfuZmEC5fWg5K7BqsN1~xjRUZUusvV3zFFu0RDBGo-XI8BCqWWx7sZ4SL9a4ZplN04f2koLO7VnSvfbLe41eBhcA0yg0cw52KVLppcpkkwYewjaOREgPSTk5o98nPTeNxkhQQfD22rqaWcstNGfWAC1vOu4uW9uBcmo8SXmlthwsgjovrABJcI4XWBjvqJXLO15Nei88VEizMakJXiihhPtkjfN1NeIs3WKRHs-K9xhWvNweaIomrxZUrPJX4HEQjni-HhIPwoXOoVIX6iZsjgP-aA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Chief Building Official Mike Scott told the Board of Directors the city proposes condemnation to demolish and clear a vacant single‑family residence at 214 Potter Street.

Scott said the property is owned by Martha Kalix, who signed a consent for demolition on Feb. 7. “Miss Kalix signed a consent for demolition on February seventh of this year, requesting the city of Hot Springs raise and remove the structure located at 214 Potter,” Scott said. A limited title search completed Feb. 27 confirmed Kalix as the sole record owner, and the 2024 tax statements indicate she does not owe property taxes, Scott said.

Why it matters: the property is in Board of Directors District 2 and the condemnation resolution (R25107) would authorize demolition and clearing of the residence and a small ancillary building described as a garage. Scott said the consent from the owner and confirmation of tax status were completed before the item was scheduled for the board’s consideration.

Board process: the item is listed as resolution R25107 for the board’s next meeting; no final vote was taken during the agenda‑review session. Scott said staff had direct contact with the owner and that she signed the consent for demolition.","City staff will bring a resolution to condemn and demolish a vacant single‑family residence at 214 Potter Street after the owner signed a consent for demolition; staff confirmed ownership and that 2024 property taxes are paid.",{"_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},6225795,"City to consider state grant for hangar roof repairs at Hot Springs Memorial Field Airport",95,342039,437770,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3533063-5a66641db3da1faaa53e2de4efc1f161&start=342&end=437","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3533063-5a66641db3da1faaa53e2de4efc1f161/thumbnail_342039.jpg","/articles/6225795/Hot-Springs-City/Garland-County/Arkansas/City-to-consider-state-grant-for-hangar-roof-repairs-at-Hot-Springs-Memorial-Field-Airport","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6225795-8e35d0d54ca8fc86960ac81ee190e651/orig.mp4?Expires=1771226531&Signature=M5ktETxUbce9oGUbHpb~a-VcdnGvJHoVofGEgqZCtNXkPgAEzc5e-msBTkDI8DvXUBBH2Tbyyl34SHS1XPl4gzfMk5DPJFcmySlgcS0jRbODOYeQjfIgEK3qIXnHfVV50DmSd5fBXqADxtHWuTwsxqbMtZyU4FF5QfxAAsVOcvGrEoGOqkH22OSHOOpAdVzsV3EHC9GRSB2mPHXk8JFaUX-1DjvwhRwG~sSdR1EVOyxC66N~jzlTvkCkTMOn7Ak7ZHsTjbkGeL6EBhZf5EXLjJH5tERxZiFE8GXl5DWVYhY5xkoKlj9ZH3kcuM2UeYjzb7cW1ctLYjZ3eN1aoEvvEg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City Manager Bill Burrow said the Board of Directors will consider acceptance of a state grant for hangar roof repairs at Hot Springs Memorial Field Airport at its June 3 meeting.

The award from the Arkansas Division of Aeronautics was approved on May 21 as an 80/20 grant, Airport Director Don Rowlett said. “The total project was 40,200 and the local amount is 8,040,” Rowlett said, referring to the city’s 20% share. The acceptance will be tied to a budget amendment to cover the local match and is listed on the consent agenda.

Why it matters: the airport director said the city applied earlier and had anticipated the grant might be reduced to a 50/50 award; staff notified the board when the 80/20 approval was confirmed. The grant and associated budget amendment affect airport maintenance funding and are scheduled for formal board action at the June 3 meeting.

Details: staff said the city applied under a resolution approved April 15 that authorized the airport to apply for state aeronautics funds. The exact resolution number for acceptance appearing on the board agenda is R25106. No final board vote on the acceptance or amendment was recorded in the agenda-review discussion.

Board process: the item is placed on the consent agenda for the June 3 meeting, meaning it will be considered with other routine items unless a director pulls it for separate discussion.","City staff told the Board of Directors the Arkansas Division of Aeronautics approved an 80/20 grant to repair hangar roofs at Hot Springs Memorial Field Airport; the city’s 20% match and a budget amendment will be on the board’s consent agenda for the June 3 meeting.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6225779,"Owner seeks Central Business District zoning at 223 Civic Street near Convention Center",453,1928525,2382010,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3533063-5a66641db3da1faaa53e2de4efc1f161&start=1928&end=2382","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3533063-5a66641db3da1faaa53e2de4efc1f161/thumbnail_1928525.jpg","/articles/6225779/Hot-Springs-City/Garland-County/Arkansas/Owner-seeks-Central-Business-District-zoning-at-223-Civic-Street-near-Convention-Center","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6225779-fff7653b454ef9a85192aedc2bd34815/orig.mp4?Expires=1771226531&Signature=d7PgviYpFZ1kR721UoSnafUa0kEa2bX8Ths7WIfXUGSsaCSpcL5326~jwJFGtDlM5QVpHdQdGmm7SNjgvV39ECMKRFKg~WgIMtFb547upKvEuFwPvC1hb6lPRbdOp9LCZgA7ZPciMDHYRxQhVGFews-DBcMyb8~CkfXK6u04wXv1mIpmltNoHiz0cuMLAvVCRX42-I-j3AVmDn~41hqwP8LbwzoSUPBM~f78SbH5A97G0d8-mEiTli95ZBmbTTv0pgCrhlnTYb7yOD6TwZLYHSKForkEjS3gPOLD0HAIWRXnilbJ33OUOonOKeVfdY5Qe~8fgIxXaVOwZSbyWL5Bsg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Don Dobbs presented a request to rezone approximately 0.18 acres at 223 Civic Street from RN‑5 (Residential Neighborhood 5) to CBD (Central Business District).

The applicants, Charles and Jonathan Martin, representing property owner Earl Gill Enterprises, seek CBD zoning for two existing commercial structures at the corner of Civic Street and Convention Boulevard, across from the Hot Springs Convention Center, Dobbs told the board. The site is developed with two commercial buildings (about 3,660 and 1,580 square feet) and has street frontage on Civic Street and Convention Boulevard. Dobbs said the planning commission found the property compatible with surrounding CBD zoning and recommended a future land‑use map amendment to \"linear commercial corridor\" to support the CBD designation. The planning commission voted 7‑1 to recommend approval.

Why it matters: the CBD district \"is intended to accommodate the most intense mixed‑use development within the city of Hot Springs,\" staff said, and the subject property abuts existing CBD zoning to the west and south. Dobbs said the board packet will include a narrative, applicable ordinance language, and staff findings supporting the recommendation.

Board process: the zoning map amendment and future land‑use change are listed as Ordinance O2527; no board vote occurred during the agenda review.","Applicants representing Earl Gill Enterprises seek to change the zoning at 223 Civic Street from RN‑5 to CBD and amend the future land use map to a linear commercial corridor; planning commission recommended approval 7‑1.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6225784,"Applicant seeks transitional commercial zoning for 2.2 acres at 175 Wayne Place",215,1484770,1699815,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3533063-5a66641db3da1faaa53e2de4efc1f161&start=1484&end=1699","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3533063-5a66641db3da1faaa53e2de4efc1f161/thumbnail_1484770.jpg","/articles/6225784/Hot-Springs-City/Garland-County/Arkansas/Applicant-seeks-transitional-commercial-zoning-for-22-acres-at-175-Wayne-Place","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6225784-69a592517a6810ebe99b5d41e62966e4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771226531&Signature=CCIsS4wtTEfCppdJS3O9ZGdp2fnvW6SuhNWOpSAMGw8daHjM09k~RuvyhVTVDIHe4oymHsT1ICQSjSNLyk6hzUkptbhq3Mb88RMICpvMEU~ko59DO6nXXdr3qldqYYti1P~AH8hC0gV~1Mcu-5u2hID44goHy95hChkTeKa8d85GK5~OvxG7ZhEOJNYuq-qzIDIhirvXsXfQwYmzACwM0nIZzLFDcaxOrUR6FYMzDDrclTKmur4bznDOxLzraZAWLj5QhJ2pcuXUc--ieYqbWjaxL~NRwuJJDNisi3AHNMzaajBNeW2CRThXJ0gG7Ych5O2mrpqt-ltiIHJGJSXrFA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Don Dobbs presented a zoning map and future land‑use amendment request for about 2.2 acres at 175 Wayne Place, south of Spring Street.

The applicant and property owner, Matthew Johnson, applied to rezone Lot 1 of a recent lot split from RR (Rural Residential) to CTR (Commercial Transitional District) for approximately 2.2 acres, Dobbs said. The property currently carries a manufactured‑home overlay and the city’s future land use plan classifies the area as industrial. Planning staff recommended a future land‑use amendment to “commercial enclave” to support CTR zoning, Dobbs said. The planning commission’s findings — summarized to the board — concluded the applicant met standards for compatibility, consistency with the objectives of the zoning code, and that CTR would provide a buffer between residential and industrial uses.

Why it matters: CTR zoning is intended to allow low‑intensity commercial uses that serve as a transition between neighborhoods and higher‑intensity commercial or industrial areas. The board packet will include a use matrix and a notice of whether residents or business owners attended or opposed the application, Dobbs said.

Details: the parcel was divided on Feb. 4, 2025; surrounding zoning includes IMU (Industrial Mixed Use) and RN1 (Residential Neighborhood 1) to the west, RR to the south and IMU to the north and east. The site is in Board District 1. The zoning map amendment is listed as Ordinance O2526 and the future land‑use map change is included with the application. The planning commission recommended approval to the board.","Applicant Matthew Johnson seeks to rezone a 2.2‑acre undeveloped lot at 175 Wayne Place from rural residential to Commercial Transitional (CTR); planning staff and the planning commission recommended supporting a future‑land‑use map amendment to \"commercial enclave\" to align the maps.","actionData","errors"]

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