Hot Springs Board of Directors Agenda Meeting

November 26, 2024 Civic Briefing

Hot Springs Board Approves $311K Downtown Crosswalk Contract, Extends $100K Litter-Cleanup Program

At its November 26, 2024 agenda meeting, the Hot Springs Board of Directors approved $410,956 in identified spending — a $310,956 contract with Time Striping Inc. for seven decorative downtown crosswalks and a $100,000 extension of the Hope Works litter-cleanup program — along with bank signatory updates, a housing authority appointment, a surplus fire engine donation, and a solar site purchase authorization.

Hot Springs Board of Directors Agenda Meeting Agenda Meeting November 26, 2024 Confidence: Medium 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 a $310,956 contract to Time Striping Inc. to install decorative brick-pattern crosswalks at seven downtown locations, with priority on crossings of Central Avenue.
The Board extended the Hope Works Job Experience Program for another year at $100,000, continuing litter cleanup on state-maintained roadways including MLK Jr. Expressway interchanges.
The Board confirmed Dr. Lisa M. Kizire to fill a vacancy on the Hot Springs Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, replacing Howard Sublett who resigned after moving outside the city.
The Board authorized donating a surplus 1991 Pierce pumper fire engine — estimated market value $35,000 — to the Fountain Lake Fire Department, which lost one of its two primary pumpers earlier this year.
The Board authorized an offer and acceptance for solar site locations as part of the city's ongoing solar power program; the spending commitment associated with this item was not specified in the available record.

By the numbers

Total identified spending

$410,956

Votes taken

includes procedural votes

Unanimous votes

Largest single item

$310,956

Downtown Street Imprint Crosswalk Improvement

Emergency / ratification items

Resident questions unanswered

Money approved

Item	Amount	Vendor	Vote	Source
Downtown Street Imprint Crosswalk Improvement (R24215)	$310,956	Time Striping Inc.	Passed	`item:7`
Hope Works Job Experience Program Extension (R24214)	$100,000	Hope Works / Jackson House	Passed	`item:6`
Total identified spending	$410,956

Major decisions

Downtown Crosswalk Improvement — Seven Decorative Crosswalks in Downtown

Item: New contract award for decorative street-imprint crosswalk installation at seven downtown locations.
Vote: Passed
Cost: $310,956
Vendor / responsible: Time Striping Inc.
Discussion level: Moderate Questions or explanation from board or staff
Resident impact: Seven crosswalks in the downtown area will be resurfaced with a brick-pattern decorative imprint and high-durability acrylic coating; crossings of Central Avenue are prioritized for pedestrian visibility.
What the Board said or did: Staff explained that only one bid was received, that the initial proposal exceeded budget, and that Time Striping agreed to reduce quantities and extend the completion timeline to come in at $310,956. Staff noted this is the first time the city has used this crosswalk method, that comparable projects have been completed elsewhere in Arkansas, and that state approval has already been obtained.
What remains unclear: The specific addresses or intersections for all seven crosswalks are not listed in the available record beyond the general reference to Central Avenue crossings. The extended completion timeframe negotiated with the vendor is not specified.
Source: item:7

Hope Works Job Experience Program Extension

Item: Extension of an existing agreement providing up to $100,000 annually for employment, job-skills experience, and litter cleanup on state-maintained roadways.
Vote: Passed
Cost: Up to $100,000 annually
Vendor / responsible: Hope Works / Jackson House
Discussion level: Brief Brief presentation
Resident impact: Litter cleanup continues on state-maintained roads, with focus on MLK Jr. Expressway interchanges; participants earn wages, gain job experience, and are connected to local services.
What the Board said or did: Staff described the program as supplementing existing city litter efforts on roads the city does not directly maintain. Approved without extended debate.
What remains unclear: The duration of the extension — whether it is one year or multi-year — is not specified in the available record.
Source: item:6

Housing Authority Commissioner Appointment

Item: Confirmation of Dr. Lisa M. Kizire to position two of the Hot Springs Housing Authority Board of Commissioners to fill a vacancy.
Vote: Passed
Cost: No cost specified
Vendor / responsible: Dr. Lisa M. Kizire (appointee)
Discussion level: Brief Brief presentation
Resident impact: The Housing Authority Board returns to full membership; this is the only current vacancy on that board.
What the Board said or did: Staff noted the vacancy arose because Howard Sublett resigned on November 7, 2024, after moving outside Hot Springs. The appointment follows the process set by Arkansas Code Annotated 14-169-208.
What remains unclear: The expiration date of the remaining term Dr. Kizire will fulfill is not stated in the available record.
Source: item:8

Surplus Fire Engine Donation to Fountain Lake Fire Department

Item: Authorization to donate a surplus 1991 Pierce 1500 GPM pumper fire engine (Unit ID 4703) to the Fountain Lake Fire Department at no sale price.
Vote: Passed
Cost: No cost to the city; estimated market value approximately $35,000
Vendor / responsible: Fountain Lake Fire Department (recipient)
Discussion level: Moderate Questions or explanation from board or staff
Resident impact: Fountain Lake Fire Department, which serves areas outside Hot Springs city limits in Garland County, will receive a working pumper to replace one damaged earlier this year — restoring its two-truck primary response capacity.
What the Board said or did: Staff explained the city is taking delivery of a new pumper, making the 1991 unit surplus. The apparatus is 33 years old, in fair condition, and passed recent pump testing. Staff noted donating surplus fire equipment to local volunteer departments is established city practice, done twice in recent years, and supports cooperative relationships across Garland County.
What remains unclear: The cause of damage to Fountain Lake's pumper and the timeline for delivery of the donated apparatus are not specified in the available record.
Source: item:9

Solar Site Purchase

Item: Authorization for the city to make an offer and accept certain solar site locations as part of its solar power program, with an accompanying budget adjustment.
Vote: Unknown
Cost: No city spending commitment specified; under existing energy services agreement with Scenic Hill Solar, city designates property and Scenic Hill designs, builds, operates, and maintains at no capital cost to the city
Vendor / responsible: Scenic Hill Solar
Discussion level: Brief Brief presentation
Resident impact: The city would receive electricity under a stable, low-cost power purchase agreement; the specific sites involved are not identified in the available record.
What the Board said or did: Item was listed as a consent action item on the agenda, but the available record shows no decision logged.
What remains unclear: The specific property locations were not listed in the available record. The budget adjustment amount was not specified. Whether a formal vote was taken on this item is not confirmed — the record shows no decision logged.
Source: item:10

BankOZK Signatory Changes

Item: Resolution authorizing removal of Sandra Skillern from all city BankOZK accounts and signatory authority, and adding Steve Martin as signatory, due to a change in the Assistant Finance Director position.
Vote: Passed
Cost: No cost specified
Vendor / responsible: BankOZK
Discussion level: Brief Brief presentation
Resident impact: Administrative change only — affects who is authorized to sign on city bank accounts.
What the Board said or did: Staff explained BankOZK's policy requires board-level approval for any signatory change on municipal accounts. Approved without extended debate.
What remains unclear: The record does not indicate whether Sandra Skillern left city employment, moved to a different role, or what other personnel changes prompted the update.
Source: item:5

Locations affected

Downtown Hot Springs — Central Avenue crossings

Downtown

Seven decorative brick-pattern crosswalks to be installed

Status: Scheduled
MLK Jr. Expressway interchanges

Hot Springs

Hope Works litter cleanup program continues on state-maintained roadways in this area

Status: Ongoing
City-owned solar sites

Solar site purchase and budget adjustment authorized

Status: Planned

Watch list

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

Solar site locations

Open

The record does not identify which city-owned properties are involved in the solar site purchase or the amount of the associated budget adjustment.

Why it matters: Worth asking staff to clarify before the next relevant action.
Next check: Before next solar-related board action

Crosswalk completion timeline

Open

Staff negotiated an extended completion timeframe with Time Striping Inc. to stay within budget, but that timeline was not stated.

Why it matters: Track when work begins and when all seven crosswalks are expected to be finished.
Next check: Upon construction start and periodically during execution

Hope Works extension duration

Open

The record does not specify whether the program was extended for one year or longer.

Why it matters: Worth confirming with staff before the next renewal cycle.
Next check: Before next program renewal

Housing Authority term expiration

Open

The available record does not state when Dr. Kizire's appointment term ends.

Why it matters: The next renewal or election for position two is worth tracking.
Next check: Before term expiration

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.

video: Meeting video and transcript
agenda: Agenda items 1-10

Confidence: Medium

Transcript and 10 parsed agenda items are available; minutes not yet published, and several vote counts are not confirmed in the record.

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