Hot Springs Board of Directors Agenda Meeting

August 12, 2025 Civic Briefing

Hot Springs Board Agenda Meeting — $57K School Resource Officer Agreement, $4.8M Taxiway Contract, and $391K Stormwater Repairs on Deck

This was an agenda (preview) meeting — no votes were taken — at which the Board reviewed items scheduled for action including a school district agreement covering $56,890 for a resource officer, a $4,770,271.90 airport taxiway construction contract funded primarily by federal and state grants, a $390,482 stormwater drainage repair contract, a $382,559 engineering services contract for a wastewater plant upgrade, and a $78,400 utility building improvement contract.

Hot Springs Board of Directors Agenda Meeting Agenda Meeting August 12, 2025 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

No votes were taken at this meeting; it was an agenda review session where directors asked questions about items set for future action.
The largest item under consideration is a contract with Redstone Construction Group for $4,770,271.90 to rebuild taxiways at Hot Springs Memorial Airport — the FAA would fund 95% and state and local funds would cover the rest.
The Board reviewed a $390,482 stormwater drainage repair contract covering five locations: Carson Street in Winona, Darby Alley, Third Street, Virginia Street, and Bank Street.
A memorandum of agreement with the Hot Springs School District was presented for review; the district would pay $56,890 — 75% of nine months of an officer's salary — for a school resource officer, continuing an arrangement in place for over 20 years.
Directors raised questions about lease terms, bond fund sources, and the relationship between the FAA grant amount and the contractor's bid at the airport.

By the numbers

Total identified spending

$56,890

Votes taken

includes procedural votes

Unanimous votes

Largest single item

$4,770,272

Taxiway A and B Shift Project Phase 2

Emergency / ratification items

Resident questions unanswered

Money approved

Item	Amount	Vendor	Vote	Source
School Resource Officer — Memorandum of Agreement	$56,890	Hot Springs School District	—	`item:4`
Utility Supply Building Improvements	$78,400	Gosley Construction Corporation	—	`item:5`
2025 Stormwater Drainage Repairs	$390,482	Gley Construction Corporation	—	`item:8`
SCADA Engineering Services — Wastewater Plant	$382,559	Brown Engineering LLC	—	`item:9`
Taxiway A and B Shift Project Phase 2	$4,770,272	Redstone Construction Group, Inc.	—	`item:10`
Total identified spending	$5,678,603

Major decisions

School Resource Officer — Memorandum of Agreement with Hot Springs School District

Item: Authorization of a memorandum of agreement for contract payment — the school district would pay 75% of nine months of one officer's salary. The record describes this as having no financial impact to the city.
Vote: —
Cost: $56,890 to be paid by the school district; the record does not show a city spending commitment at this step.
Vendor / responsible: Hot Springs School District
Discussion level: None Approved without separate discussion
Resident impact: A Hot Springs police officer would continue to serve in the school district, providing security, crime prevention, and mentorship to students. The program has been in place for over 20 years.
What the Board said or did: No discussion was recorded in the available record.
What remains unclear: Which school or schools the officer is assigned to, and how this year's agreement terms compare to prior years, are not described in the available record.
Source: item:4

Utility Supply Building Improvements — Contract Award to Gosley Construction

Item: Award of a construction contract for improvements to the utility supply building on Adam Street, including enclosing a pole barn. Five bids were received; Gosley submitted the lowest.
Vote: —
Cost: $78,400; funded from the operating budget with a certificate of availability provided by the finance director.
Vendor / responsible: Gosley Construction Corporation
Discussion level: None Approved without separate discussion
Resident impact: Work would be done at a city utility supply building on Adam Street. The available record does not describe service disruptions or public access changes.
What the Board said or did: No discussion was recorded in the available record.
What remains unclear: The timeline for construction and the specific function of the supply building are not described in the available record.
Source: item:5

Land Lease — Tucker's Auto Repair at Hot Springs Memorial Airport

Item: Approval of a one-year land lease (with a one-year option to renegotiate) of 0.25 acres at Hot Springs Memorial Airport for vehicle parking related to Tucker's Auto Repair at 501 Airport Road.
Vote: —
Cost: $175 per month in lease revenue to the city.
Vendor / responsible: Randy Tucker
Discussion level: Brief Brief presentation
Resident impact: A quarter-acre concrete slab area at the airport would be used for parking vehicles awaiting engine and transmission repair. Staff said lease language would limit how long vehicles can be stored on the property.
What the Board said or did: Director Webb confirmed the city owns the airport property and asked about potential oil or fluid leak risks.
What remains unclear: The specific vehicle storage time limit that staff intends to include in the contract is not stated in the available record.
Source: item:6

Hertz Lease Renewal at Hot Springs Memorial Airport (Carco Carriage LLC)

Item: Renewal of a lease agreement for Hertz (operating as Carco Carriage LLC) at Hot Springs Memorial Airport — a two-year agreement with two additional two-year extension options, covering counter space in the terminal, a wash building, and surrounding grounds.
Vote: —
Cost: The record does not show a specific dollar amount; the lease includes a CPI (cost-of-living) escalation clause.
Vendor / responsible: Carco Carriage LLC
Discussion level: Brief Brief presentation
Resident impact: Hertz car rental would continue operating at the airport terminal. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, currently based downtown, was described as planning to move operations to the airport as well.
What the Board said or did: Director Webb asked whether the lease agreement terms would be included in the board packet and asked about other car rental businesses at the terminal.
What remains unclear: The monthly or annual lease rate is not stated in the available record. Whether Enterprise's move to the airport is confirmed or still pending is not stated.
Source: item:7

2025 Stormwater Drainage Repairs — Contract Award to Gley Construction

Item: Award of a contract for stormwater drainage repairs and improvements at five locations: Carson Street in Winona, Darby Alley, Third Street, Virginia Street, and Bank Street. Three bids were received; Gley was the lowest.
Vote: —
Cost: $390,482. The other bids were $668,350 (Square One Enterprises) and $639,751.50 (Steep Creek).
Vendor / responsible: Gley Construction Corporation
Discussion level: None Approved without separate discussion
Resident impact: Drainage repairs would be made at five street locations around the city. The work addresses failures in drainage systems that connect to the public stormwater network.
What the Board said or did: No discussion was recorded in the available record.
What remains unclear: The funding source for this contract and the construction timeline are not described in the available record.
Source: item:8

SCADA Engineering Services — Davidson Drive Wastewater Plant

Item: Authorization of a professional engineering services contract with Brown Engineering LLC for SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) system components for the Davidson Drive wastewater treatment plant, in connection with a larger plant upgrade being installed by Maxfoot Construction.
Vote: —
Cost: $382,559 (not to exceed); funded from the 2025 board-approved wastewater bond fund.
Vendor / responsible: Brown Engineering LLC
Discussion level: Brief Brief presentation
Resident impact: The work would upgrade automated monitoring and control systems at the wastewater treatment plant on Davidson Drive.
What the Board said or did: Director Webb asked for clarification on whether the funding source was the 2023 or 2025 bond fund; staff indicated it is the 2025 bond fund.
What remains unclear: The overall scope and budget of the Maxfoot Construction plant upgrade — of which this engineering contract is one component — are not described in the available record.
Source: item:9

Taxiway A and B Shift Project Phase 2 — Contract Award to Redstone Construction

Item: Award of a construction contract for phase 2 of the taxiway A and B shift project at Hot Springs Memorial Airport. This is the largest of three phases. The funding split is 95% FAA ($5,047,426), up to $250,000 from the State of Arkansas, and $15,655 local share.
Vote: —
Cost: Contractor bid of $4,770,271.90 (does not include Garver advertising and administrative costs). Total FAA authorization is $5,047,426. Local share is $15,655.
Vendor / responsible: Redstone Construction Group, Inc.
Discussion level: Brief Brief presentation
Resident impact: Major reconstruction work would occur at Hot Springs Memorial Airport taxiways. The project is largely federally funded and represents the largest construction item at the airport in this meeting cycle.
What the Board said or did: Director Trusty asked about the difference between the FAA-authorized amount ($5,047,426) and the contractor's bid ($4,770,271.90); staff explained the bid does not include Garver advertising and administrative costs.
What remains unclear: The total project cost including Garver's administrative fees is not stated. The timeline for phases 1 and 3 relative to phase 2 is not described in the available record.
Source: item:10

Locations affected

Adam Street

Utility supply building improvements, including enclosing a pole barn

Status: Scheduled
Carson Street, Winona

Winona

Stormwater drainage repairs

Status: Scheduled
Darby Alley

Stormwater drainage repairs

Status: Scheduled
Third Street

Stormwater drainage repairs

Status: Scheduled
Virginia Street

Stormwater drainage repairs

Status: Scheduled
Bank Street

Stormwater drainage repairs

Status: Scheduled
Hot Springs Memorial Airport

501 Airport Road

Tucker's Auto Repair land lease for 0.25-acre vehicle parking area; Hertz lease renewal at terminal; Taxiway A and B Phase 2 construction

Status: Scheduled
Davidson Drive Wastewater Treatment Plant

Davidson Drive

SCADA engineering services contract as part of a broader plant upgrade

Status: Scheduled

Watch list

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

Taxiway project total cost

Open

The bid of $4,770,271.90 does not include Garver advertising and administrative costs; the complete project cost has not been stated in the available record.

Why it matters: Full project cost transparency is needed before final approval to ensure accurate budget forecasting and funding alignment.
Next check: Review final resolution language and board vote documentation at the next regular Board of Directors meeting.

Tucker's Auto Repair lease — vehicle storage limits

Open

Staff said the lease would include language capping how long vehicles can be stored on the property, but the specific limit was not stated.

Why it matters: The storage time cap is a material term that protects the airport from becoming a de facto vehicle storage yard and ensures compliance with any existing zoning or operational standards.
Next check: Review final lease language when the item comes to a vote at the next regular Board of Directors meeting.

Hertz lease rate

Open

The monthly or annual lease amount was not included in the available record; the board packet referenced by Director Webb may contain that detail.

Why it matters: Lease revenue amounts are essential for budget accuracy and public accountability regarding airport revenue management.
Next check: Confirm lease rate details are included in board materials before the next regular vote meeting.

Stormwater contract funding source

Open

The record does not identify the fund or budget line supporting the $390,482 Gley Construction award.

Why it matters: Budget source clarity ensures that dedicated stormwater fees, general fund, or other revenue streams are properly allocated and tracked.
Next check: Verify funding source in board materials or staff report before the next regular vote meeting.

SCADA bond fund confirmation

Open

Director Webb's question about whether the 2023 or 2025 wastewater bond fund applies was answered verbally as 2025; written confirmation in the resolution language should be verified at the vote meeting.

Why it matters: Correct bond fund identification ensures proper accounting and compliance with bond covenants and spending restrictions.
Next check: Confirm fund designation in resolution language at the next regular Board of Directors meeting.

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: Video recording of meeting
agenda: Agenda and supporting materials

Confidence: Medium

Transcript and video available; all 10 agenda items parsed and documented. This was an agenda preview meeting with no votes taken, so no spending was approved.

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