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Pine Bluff City Council approves sewer line extensions for future commercial development

Monday, June 5 by Staff

By Ray King With no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved resolutions to extend the existing sewer line on along the Olive Street, Highway 63 South corridor south of its intersection with I-530 with the goal of improving planned and future commercial... Read More.

Council votes to take advantage of a Federal-aid Transportation Fund for Downtown Pine Bluff

Monday, May 15 by Staff

By Ray King A resolution allowing the City to take advantage of a Federal-aid Transportation Fund to improve a section of downtown Pine Bluff was approved without dissent by the City Council during a brief meeting Monday night. According to the resolution, 80 percent of the... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council approves agreement with Union Pacific Railroad for downtown crossing construction

Tuesday, May 2 by Staff

By a vote of 7-0, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved a resolution authorizing an agreement with Union Pacific Railroad to reconstruct a railroad crossing downtown as part of the on-going streetscape project. Council member Glen Brown Sr., left before the item was... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council turns down request to close a portion of Fir Street

Monday, May 1 by Staff

By Ray King A request by a property owner to overturn the decision of the Pine Bluff Planning Commission and close part of a city street was turned down by the Pine Bluff City Council following a public hearing Monday. Donnie Savage had asked that a... Read More.

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GFPB CEO discusses council support for tax increases

Thursday, April 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

Early voting to extend the five-eight cent sales tax, commonly called the Go Forward Sales Tax, and an additional three-eight cent tax devoted to public safety begins May 2 and earlier this week, Mayor Shirley Washington and members of the Pine Bluff City Council... Read More.

Council approves legistlation for installment of cell towers and solar power systems

Tuesday, April 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Legislation adopting fees for inspecting the installation of cell towers and solar power systems in Pine Bluff was approved by the city council during a brief meeting Monday night. Council member Bruce Lockett, chairman of the council’s Development and Planning Committee explained the... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council approves salary for Harbor Oaks Golf Superintendent

Monday, April 17 by Staff

By Ray King With no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved a resolution to increase the salary for a Golf Superintendent for the Harbor Oaks Golf Course, which is now managed by the Parks and Recreation Department. In a note accompanying the resolution,... Read More.

Council Member Frazier talks recent Mental Health and Wellness Conference

Monday, April 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

Council Member Lanette R. Frazier the founder of La Renee Ministries, Inc. partnered with the City of Pine Bluff Advancing Health Literacy Program (AHLP) to host the Mental Health and Wellness Conference that took place Saturday, April 8th at the Pine Bluff Convention Center... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council approves addition of a survey research assistant

Tuesday, April 4 by Staff

By Ray King During a short meeting of the Pine Bluff City Council Monday night, a resolution approving the addition of a survey research assistant for the Street Department and a Public Works Director for the Economic and Community Development Department was approved without dissent. Council... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council approves ordinance allowing new private club to apply for license

Monday, April 3 by Staff

By Ray King With no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved an ordinance that will allow the owners of a private club downtown to apply for a license from the State Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. Barbara Rogers wants to open the “Talk of... Read More.

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Council committee recommends two new positions be approved

Tuesday, March 28 by Ray King

The Pine Bluff City Council’s Administration Committee on Tuesday recommended that a new position be created In both the Economic and Community Development Department and the Street Department. Street Department Director Tom Bennett asked for the addition of a “survey research assistant” who said the... Read More.

Council approves resolution asking for money to replace lead water lines

Tuesday, March 21 by Staff

By Ray King With no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved a resolution authorizing an application to the Arkansas Department of Health for money to replace lead water lines. Larry Matthews, the director of Economic and Community Development explained exactly what the resolution... Read More.

Stories tagged with: council

Pine Bluff City Council approves sewer line extensions for future commercial development

Council votes to take advantage of a Federal-aid Transportation Fund for Downtown Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff City Council approves agreement with Union Pacific Railroad for downtown crossing construction

Pine Bluff City Council turns down request to close a portion of Fir Street

GFPB CEO discusses council support for tax increases

Council approves legistlation for installment of cell towers and solar power systems

Pine Bluff City Council approves salary for Harbor Oaks Golf Superintendent

Council Member Frazier talks recent Mental Health and Wellness Conference

Pine Bluff City Council approves addition of a survey research assistant

Pine Bluff City Council approves ordinance allowing new private club to apply for license

Council committee recommends two new positions be approved

Council approves resolution asking for money to replace lead water lines

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