Hot Springs Civic Brief

Hot Springs Board of Directors

September 16, 2025 Civic Briefing

Hot Springs Board Approves $1,096K in Infrastructure and Parks Contracts, Passes Zoning Code Alignment Ordinance

The Board of Directors approved $1,096,275 in bid awards and contract change orders — covering storm water drainage repairs ($297,498), a Gulpha Basin force main change order ($227,797), soccer field lighting at Kimery and Linden Parks ($278,800), a sidewalk improvements change order ($183,140), and tennis/pickleball court resurfacing at Kimery and Family Parks ($109,040) — and passed an ordinance aligning several city code sections with the updated zoning code.

Hot Springs Board of Directors Regular Meeting September 16, 2025 Confidence: High Independent — not affiliated with the City of Hot Springs
Published: May 17, 2026 · Last updated: May 17, 2026
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The short version

  • The Board awarded or modified five contracts totaling $1,096,275, with all five items passing unanimously as part of the consent agenda.
  • The largest single item was a $297,498 bid award to JCON, Inc. for 2025 storm water drainage repairs and improvements.
  • The Board passed an ordinance amending sections of the city code in Titles 4, 15, 16, and 17 to align with the updated zoning code adopted under Ordinance No. 6513.
  • City Manager Bill Burrough reported that the 2025 Paving Program is 92% complete, the Airport Taxiways A, B, C Shift Project Phase 1 is on track for mid-October completion, and the Exchange Street water main replacement is ongoing.
  • All 13 votes taken were unanimous; no split votes or emergency items were recorded.

By the numbers

Total identified spending
$1,096,275
Votes taken
13
includes procedural votes
Unanimous votes
13
Largest single item
$297,498
Storm Water Drainage Repairs (R-25-166)
Emergency / ratification items
0
Resident questions unanswered
0

Money approved

Item Amount Vendor Vote Source
Storm Water Drainage Repairs (R-25-166)
 $297,498 JCON, Inc. 5-0 item:11
Soccer Field Lighting — Kimery & Linden Parks (R-25-172)
 $278,800 Pilgreen Electrical Service, Inc. 5-0 item:17
Gulpha Basin Force Main Phase 2 Change Order No. 1 (R-25-168)
 $227,797 Diamond Construction Company 5-0 item:13
Sidewalk Improvements Change Order (R-25-167)
 $183,140 Western Millwright Commercial Construction Company, Inc. 5-0 item:12
Tennis/Pickleball Court Resurfacing — Kimery & Family Parks (R-25-171)
 $109,040 Pro Track and Tennis, Inc. 5-0 item:16
Total identified spending $1,096,275

Major decisions

Code Amendments for Zoning Alignment (Ordinance O-25-36)

Item
Ordinance amending sections of the city code in Titles 4, 15, 16, and 17 to bring them into alignment with the updated zoning code adopted under Ordinance No. 6513.
Vote
5-0
Cost
No cost specified in the record.
Vendor / responsible
Planning & Development Department
Discussion level
Brief Brief presentation
Resident impact
The code alignment affects regulations in Titles 4, 15, 16, and 17; the available record does not detail which specific rules changed or how they affect property owners, businesses, or residents in practice.
What the Board said or did
Planning & Development Director Kathy Sellman presented the ordinance. Director Dudley Webb III discussed it briefly. The Board then voted 5-0 to pass it.
What remains unclear
The specific substantive changes to Titles 4, 15, 16, and 17 — and their practical effect on residents or property owners — are not described in the available record.
Source
item:18

Approved without separate discussion

These items passed without individual debate as part of the consent agenda.

  • Storm Water Drainage Repairs — Bid Award to JCON, Inc.
    Vote: 5-0 · $297,498 · JCON, Inc.
    item:11
  • Soccer Field Lighting — Kimery Park and Linden Park
    Vote: 5-0 · $278,800 · Pilgreen Electrical Service, Inc.
    item:17
  • Gulpha Basin Force Main Project — Change Order No. 1
    Vote: 5-0 · $227,797 · Diamond Construction Company
    item:13
  • Sidewalk Improvements — Change Order
    Vote: 5-0 · $183,140 · Western Millwright Commercial Construction Company, Inc.
    item:12
  • Tennis/Pickleball Court Resurfacing — Kimery Park and Family Park
    Vote: 5-0 · $109,040 · Pro Track and Tennis, Inc.
    item:16

Locations affected

  • Kimery Park
    Tennis/pickleball court resurfacing and new soccer field lighting.
    Status: Contracted
  • Linden Park
    New soccer field lighting.
    Status: Contracted
  • Family Park
    Tennis/pickleball court resurfacing.
    Status: Contracted
  • Gulpha Basin (force main corridor)
    Phase 2 scope changes under existing wastewater force main project.
    Status: Confirmed
  • Exchange Street
    Water main replacement project ongoing.
    Status: In Progress
  • Hot Springs Memorial Field Airport
    Taxiways A, B, C Shift Project Phase 1 scheduled for mid-October completion; Runway 5-23 Rehabilitation Project underway.
    Status: In Progress
  • Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail near Hollywood Park
    New Outdoor Classroom dedicated.
    Status: Completed
  • Summer Street to Airport property corridor
    530 addresses between Summer Street and Airport property
    Final Operation Clean Sweep of 2025 scheduled October 6–24.
    Status: Scheduled

Watch list

Open follow-up issues we'll check on in future briefings.

Storm Water Drainage Repair Locations

Open

The specific locations for the $297,498 storm water drainage repairs have not been identified in the public record.

Why it matters
Residents need to know if their neighborhoods are affected and when work will occur.
Next check
Check city engineering or public works communications for a project map or list of addresses.
First raised: September 16, 2025 briefing

Gulpha Basin Force Main Scope Changes

Open

The scope changes driving the $227,797 Gulpha Basin Force Main change order have not been explained publicly.

Why it matters
Understanding scope changes and cost drivers is essential for fiscal transparency and planning.
Next check
Direct inquiry to the utilities or engineering department would clarify what changed and why.
First raised: September 16, 2025 briefing

Sidewalk Improvements Change Order Details

Open

The specific streets or neighborhoods added under the $183,140 sidewalk improvements change order have not been disclosed.

Why it matters
Residents and businesses need to know where improvements will occur and any temporary disruptions.
Next check
Reviewing the amended contract documents would identify the affected locations.
First raised: September 16, 2025 briefing

Zoning Code Alignment Ordinance Practical Effects

Open

The practical effect of the zoning code alignment ordinance (O-25-36) on property owners and residents has not been summarized in public materials.

Why it matters
Property owners and developers need clear guidance on how code changes affect their operations and compliance.
Next check
Review of the amended Titles 4, 15, 16, and 17 or a direct question to the Planning & Development Department would clarify the changes.
First raised: September 16, 2025 briefing

Source notes

This briefing is based on the public records below. Every claim above can be traced back to one or more of these sources.

  • agenda: Meeting Agenda
  • minutes: Meeting Minutes
  • video: Meeting Video
  • transcript: Meeting Transcript
Confidence: High

Inputs available: minutes, agenda, transcript, public-comment capture, 20 parsed agenda items. All action items passed as recorded.

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