Category: Notices

Public Hearing and Special Session on October 5, 2023

Notice is hereby given by the City of Cotter, Arkansas (the “City”) that the City proposes to issue its Sales and Use Tax and Water and Sewer Revenue Bond (the “bond”) in the maximum principal amount of $1,551,000 for the purpose of financing a portion of the costs of betterments and improvements to the City’s sewer system.  The bond will be payable from (1) collections of 1% sales and use tax levied by the City under Ordinance No. 2020-05, adopted January 28, 2021, and (2) revenues derived from the operation of the City’s water and sewer system.  A public hearing concerning the proposed issuance of the bond will be held by the City Council at 6:00 o’clock p.m. on the 5th day of October, 2023, at the regular meeting place of the Council, 115 McLean Avenue, Cotter, Arkansas.  At the public hearing, all interested persons shall have an opportunity to be heard concerning the proposed issuance of the bond. Posted in Baxter Bulletin on September 18, 2023.

Following the Public Hearing, Council to consider passage of Ordinance 2023-05: An ordinance authorizing the acquisition, construction and equipping of betterments and improvements to the sewer system of the City of Cotter, Arkansas; authorizing the issuance of a sales and use tax and water and sewer revenue bond for the purpose of financing a portion of the cost of the construction; providing for the payment of the principal and interest on the bond; and prescribing other matters relating thereto.

Planning & Zoning – Public Hearing May 23, 2023

The Cotter Planning and Zoning Board will have a meeting to hear public comment at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, 23, 2023, at Cotter City Hall. On the agenda, the Board will hear two applications submitted.  One for a building variance for 113 Dalton Ave and the other a zoning change from R1 to MU1 for 143 Harding Bld.

Planning & Zoning Meeting – April 25th – 5pm

The Cotter Planning and Zoning Board will meet at 5:00 pm on April 25, 2023, at Cotter City Hall to receive a variance request from Gustavo Flores to demolish an existing house and build a new house on two lots at 113 Dalton Ave. If the application is accepted by the Board, then a public hearing date for public comments will be scheduled.

City Council Vacancy – Ward 3, Position 2

At the Cotter City Council held on March 23, 2023, council accepted Alderman Cameron Ross’s letter of resignation due to address change. Pursuant to Arkansas Code 14-44-104, the city council shall proceed to elect, by a majority vote of the council at the first regular meeting after the occurrence of the vacancy. Any resident living in Ward 3 wishing to be considered to fill the vacancy should contact the mayor, prior to noon on April 21, 2023, to appear on the agenda for April 27, 2023.