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1 JANUARY 2008 VOL. 64, NO. 1 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE ARKANSAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE City & Town Index Inside

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3 JANUARY 2008 VOL. 64, NO. 1 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE ARKANSAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE JANUARY 2008 VOL. 64, NO. 1 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE ARKANSAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE F E A T U R E S Why be an elected official in 2008? The National League of Cities offers a thought- and discussionprovoking top 10 reasons why local government leaders matter in this day and age. Cities make a difference with increased turnback The Legislature in 2007 increased turnback to cities for the first time in 25 years, and the League has encouraged cities and towns to not only put the money to good use, but to let their legislators know just how important that money is Winter Conference tentative program U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor, U.S. Rep. Vic Snyder, Chief Justice Jim Hannah, Gov. Mike Beebe and Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel are among the speakers invited to speak at the League s annual Winter Conference. City & Town index The magazine index offers a topic-by-topic and name-by-name reference to help keep track of five years worth of information helpful to municipalities. Correction On page 31 of the December issue of City & Town, the bottom center photograph depicts Deputy State Forester Larry Nance engaging a young arborist during Conway s Arbor Day celebration, not Urban Forester Pete Rausch as stated. Publisher Don Zimmerman Publishing Assistant Debby Wilkins Communications Coordinator Whitnee Bullerwell Here s where to reach us: FAX citytown@arml.org Editor Ken Wasson Managing Editor Andrew Morgan ON THE COVER The stairs leading to the Peabody Hotel lobby from the Statehouse Convention Center will very soon be heavily trafficked by city leaders from across the state heading to and from meetings at the League s Winter Conference, Jan in Little Rock. See page 10 for the tentative conference program and join us for an informative and inspiring start to an exciting new year for cities in Arkansas. Read also inside about the benefits of being a local elected official, the ways cities and towns are using their increased turnback funds and much more. Enjoy! atm D E P A R T M E N T S Animal Corner Attorney General Opinions Calendar Engineering Perspective Grant Money Matters League Officers, Advisory Councils Municipal Mart Municipal Notes Planning to Succeed Professional Directory Sales Tax Map Sales Tax Receipts Sister Cities International Urban Forestry Your Health Cover Photo by Andrew Morgan, League staff City&Town (ISSN and Publication No ) is published monthly for $20 per year ($1.67 per single copy) by the Arkansas Municipal League, 301 W. Second St., North Little Rock, AR Periodicals postage paid at North Little Rock, Ark. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to City&Town, P.O. Box 38, North Little Rock, AR JANUARY

4 Submit photos of your city or town for display on the League s homepage to wvb@arml.org. Just launched! enewsroom offers online news articles from Arkansas s municipalities dailies. City & Town isavailable to download in itsentirety in PDF from the Publications page. Cities of Arkansas local government portal page givesvisitorsa sneak peek at the quality of life in the municipalities across Arkansas. Flyout menus provide easier navigation and cut down on search time. A search engine makes it easy to locate topics, based on specific words. Legislative Action Center is now home to legislative matters, including a new Legislative Bulletin. ecart, order and pay for publications and mailing lists online by Visa or MasterCard. Legal Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page

5 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Mayor Bobbie Bailey, Alpena; Mayor Rick Elumbaugh, Batesville; Mayor Rick Holland, Benton; Mayor Tim McKinney, Berryville; Mayor L.M. Duncan, Bono; Mayor Larry Mitchell, Bryant; Mayor Chris Claybaker, Camden; Mayor Dan Coody, Fayetteville; City Director Gary Campbell, Fort Smith; City Manager Kent Myers, Hot Springs; Councilmember Kenny Elliott, Jacksonville; Councilmember Joe Gies, Lakeview; Mayor Steve Northcutt, Malvern; Mayor Robert Taylor, Marianna; Mayor Frank Fogleman, Marion; Mayor Betty Feller, Mulberry; Mayor Gerald Morris, Piggott; Mayor Carl Redus, Pine Bluff; Mayor Howard Taylor, Prescott; Mayor Belinda LaForce, Searcy; Mayor Jerre Van Hoose, Springdale; City Clerk Patti Scott Grey, Texarkana; Councilmember Dorothy Henderson, Warren; Mayor Paul Nichols, Wynne. ADVISORY COUNCILS PAST PRESIDENTS: Mayor Tab Townsell, Conway; Councilmember Larry Combs, El Dorado; Mayor Tommy Swaim, Jacksonville; Mayor Patrick Henry Hays, North Little Rock; Mayor Robert Patrick, St. Charles; Mayor Gene Yarbrough, Star City. LARGE FIRST CLASS CITIES: Mayor David Osmon, Mountain Home, Chair; City Director James Calhoun, Arkadelphia; Councilmember Chris Sooter, Bentonville; Mayor Eddie J. Williams, Cabot; Councilmember Phillip Gordon, Camden; Mayor Mike Dumas, Councilmember Dianne Hammond, El Dorado; Mayor Pat Moles, Harrison; Councilmember Trece Shepherd-Williams, Helena-West Helena; Human Resources Director Charlotte Bradley, Hope Water & Light; Councilmembers Bill Howard, Kevin McCleary, Reedie Ray and Bob Stroud, Jacksonville; Intergovernmental Affairs Manager Odies Wilson III, Little Rock; Councilmember James Moore, Magnolia; Mayor Michael Watson, City Clerk Joshua Clausen, Maumelle; Mayor Joe Rogers, Monticello; City Clerk Diane Whitbey, Treasurer Mary Ruth Morgan, North Little Rock; Councilmembers Randal Crouch and Bill Eaton, Russellville; Clerk/Treasurer Tammy Gowen, Councilmember Dale English, Searcy; Mayor Virginia Hillman, Councilmembers Marina Brooks and Lex Butch Davis, Sherwood; Mayor M.L. Van Poucke Jr., City Clerk Peggy Woody, Siloam Springs; Clerk/Treasurer Mitri Greenhill, Finance Officer Jane Jackson, Stuttgart; Mayor Bob Freeman, Councilmember Kevin Johnson, Van Buren. FIRST CLASS CITIES: Clerk/Treasurer Regina Walker, Mena, Chair; Councilmember Shirley Jackson, Ashdown; Clerk/Treasurer Carol Crump-Westergren, Councilmember Tracy Lightfoot, Beebe; Clerk/Treasurer Jean Lee, Councilmember Ralph Lee, Bono; Mayor Barbara Skouras, Brinkley; Mayor Lloyd Hefley, Cherokee Village; Mayor Billy Helms, Clerk/Treasurer Barbara Blackard, Councilmember J.G. Dutch Houston, Clarksville; Mayor Dewayne Phelan, Councilmember Steve Weston, Corning; Councilmember Candace Jeffress, Crossett; Clerk/Treasurer Donna Jones, DeQueen; Councilmember Gwendolyn Stephenson, Dermott; Mayor Aubrey McGhee, DeWitt; Mayor Marion Gill, Councilmember Taylor C. Pickett, Dumas; Mayor Danny Maynard Sr., England; Mayor Ernie L. Penn, Farmington; Mayor Kenneth Edwards, Greenwood; Mayor Jackie McPherson, Heber Springs; Mayor Donald Roberts, Hoxie; Clerk/Treasurer Linda Simpson, Lake City; City Clerk Billie Uzzell, Lonoke; Mayor Dixon Chandler, Marked Tree; Councilmember James Turner, Mena; Mayor Mike Reese, Councilmembers Jackie Harwell and Vivian Wright, Nashville; Clerk/Treasurer Linda Treadway, Newport; Mayor Vernon McDaniel, Ozark; Mayor Bill Elsken, Paris; Mayor Charles E. Patterson, Parkin; Mayor Sonny Hudson, Prairie Grove; Mayor Randy Butler, Waldron; Mayor Michelle Rogers, Walnut Ridge; Mayor Art Brooke, City Clerk John Barclay, Councilmembers Ginger Tarno and Glen Walden, Ward; Treasurer Bertia Mae Lassiter, Warren; Clerk/Treasurer Paula Caudle, West Fork. SECOND CLASS CITIES: Recorder/Treasurer Carolyn Willett, Smackover, Chair; Mayor Veronica Post, Councilmember Mary Darter, Altus; Mayor Fred Jack, Bethel Heights; Mayor Kenneth Jones, Brookland; Recorder/Treasurer Sarah Roberts, Caddo Valley; Mayor Barry Riley, Caraway; Mayor Danny Armstrong, Councilmembers Richard Harris and Linda Harrison, Cedarville; Mayor Jack Ladyman, Elkins; Councilmember Arthur Deller, Fairfield Arkansas Municipal League Officers Mayor Mike Gaskill, Paragould President Mayor JoAnne Bush, Lake Village First Vice President Mayor James Valley, Helena-West Helena Vice President, District No. 1 Mayor Mark Stodola, Little Rock Vice President, District No. 2 Mayor Jackie Crabtree, Pea Ridge Vice President, District No. 3 Mayor James Morgan, White Hall Vice President, District No. 4 Don A. Zimmerman Executive Director Bay; Recorder/Treasurer Janice Hanson, Garland; Councilmember Jeff Braim, Gassville; Councilmember Verlin Price, Glenwood; Mayor Ed C. Hardin III, Grady; Mayor Lionel Johnson, Hampton; Councilmember Rose Marie Wilkinson, Haskell; Mayor Jerome Norwood, Highland; Mayor Randy Holland, Mayflower; Recorder/Treasurer Bobby Brown, McDougal; Mayor Robert Sullivan, McRae; Mayor Mike Cone, Melbourne; Mayor Jim Reeves, Councilmember Don Sappington, Norfork; Mayor Becky Dunn, Palestine; Planning Commissioner Dan Long, Rockport; Mayor Bobby Neal, Smackover; Mayor Ian Ouei, Stamps; Mayor Rodney Williams, Waldo; Mayor Lorraine Smith, Wrightsville. INCORPORATED TOWNS: Mayor Stanley Morris, Menifee, Chair; Mayor Leroy C. Wright Sr., Anthonyville; Councilmember George Hallman, Ben Lomond; Mayor Larry Myrick, Delaplaine; Councilmember John Pfeneger, Fountain Lake; Mayor Laura Hamilton, Garfield; Mayor Randall Homsley, Higginson; Mayor Jimmie Lou Nuessner, Lead Hill; Mayor Don Sikes, Maynard; Mayor Marion Hoosier, McCaskill; Councilmember Margarette Oliver, Menifee; Mayor Anne Armstrong, Mount Vernon; Recorder/ Treasurer Naomi Mitchell, St. Charles; Mayor Charles Miller, Councilmember Hazel McGhee, Tollette. PUBLIC SAFETY: Mayor Scott McCormick, Crossett, Chair; Councilmember Larry Hall, Bay; Mayor Frank Anderson, Bella Vista; Fire Chief Ben Blankenship, Police Chief Gary Sipes, Benton; Financial Director Marilyn Payne, Bryant; Clerk/Treasurer Marva Verkler, Cabot; Mayor Allan Dillavou, Councilmember Willard Thomason, Caddo Valley; Councilmember Marshall Smith, Police Chief Robert Baker, Jacksonville; City Clerk Lynette Graham, Lake Village; Clerk/Treasurer Janette Lasater, Lowell; Fire Chief Keith Frazier, Malvern; Fire Chief John Puckett Sr., Mena; Police Chief Larry Yates, Nashville; Mayor Gary Crocker, Pocahontas; Mayor Jerry Duvall, Police Chief Blake Herren, Pottsville; Councilmember Robert Wiley, Russellville; Councilmember Sheila Sulcer, Sherwood; Councilmember David McCoy, Star City; Mayor Marianne Maynard, Stuttgart. MUNICIPAL HEALTH BENEFIT FUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Mayor Barrett Harrison, Blytheville, District 1; vacant, District 2; Clerk/Treasurer Barbie Curtis, Van Buren, District 3; Mayor Chuck Hollingshead, Arkadelphia, District 4; vacant, At-Large Member. WORKERS COMPENSATION TRUST BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Mayor William Johnson, West Memphis, District 1; Councilmember Murry Witcher, North Little Rock, District 2; City Attorney Howard Cain, Huntsville, District 3; Group Manager Mayor Lane Jean, Magnolia, District 4; Mayor Doug Formon, Jonesboro, At-Large Member. CASH/PENSION MANAGEMENT TRUST BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Finance Director Bob Sisson, North Little Rock, Chair; Finance Director John Walden, Benton, Vice Chair; Mayor Gordon Hennington, Hamburg; Recorder/Treasurer Mary Ruth Wiles, Highland; Finance Director Bob Biles, Police Sgt. (Ret.) Lee Harrod, Little Rock; Mayor Larance Davis, Shannon Hills; Mayor Virginia Hillman, Sherwood; Mayor Horace Shipp, Texarkana. JANUARY

6 Top 10 reasons to be a local elected official in 2008 As we face the beginning of the new year, the National League of Cities offers a lighthearted look at the serious job facing local elected officials every day. You have to be able to add two and two together (and the answer must always be four). One of the most important tasks local officials 1 must undertake is to develop and implement a budget that accurately reflects both the needs of their communities and their ability to financially support those needs. Unlike the federal government where there seem to be no worries over deficits, local governments must have a balanced budget, including a solid rainy day fund to ensure strong bond ratings. Sounds like a lot of Wall Street speak? Yes, but to be an elected official, you have to know all the financial buzz words and, yes, know what they mean, too! You can never have a bad hair day. 2Now that most council sessions are televised and the Internet has become the great sounding board for issues, you must be on your toes and ready to roll at a moment s notice. Public hearings, media interviews and community meetings help involve the public in the workings of government. When you go out the door in the morning, the next person you ll see will be a constituent including your next-door neighbor! Everyone knows what you buy at 3the grocery. Accessibility is critical to good governing. Most of your constituents don t see the difference between cornering you in your office or in the produce aisle. Leadership is not just about giving speeches at the Rotary Club, it s about listening. So you had better put away the junk food and stick with yogurt and healthy pretzels. Everyone (almost) knows your name. Many people don t know the name of the vice president 4of the United States and few can name even one of their state senators, but just about everyone in your city knows who you are. A good bunch of them also think they know what you stand for and how you vote, even if they couldn t pick you out of a crowd! Although it s good to be recognized and have your work acknowledged, sometimes it s nice to be a bit anonymous. Unfortunately, anonymity is not one of the perks of this job! Someone is always awake at midnight. 5Those elected officials brave enough to have their home phone listed and most do know that someone is always ready to call you to discuss anything: the land use proposal for that empty field down the street, Johnny s homework, or even the noise the neighborhood cat is making in the middle of the night. Local government is a 24-7 operation, and being a local official is just about the same thing. You have an intimate knowledge of your sewer systems. Making sure the sewer pipes run freely, the snow is plowed on time and the traffic light down at the corner 6is working are critical responsibilities of local government, and as an elected official, you need to know how they work, or better yet, who is in charge of fixing them! Local government is all about service: trash pickup, libraries that are open and have the latest books and technology, keeping the streets safe all the mainstays of daily life. Knowing the systems to get the power back on during a cold winter s night can make a difference in someone s life and it s usually your job to ensure it happens. 6 CITY & TOWN

7 Cities put turnback to good use Gov. Mike Beebe, speaking at the League s 73rd Convention last June, called the 86th Arkansas General Assembly the most successful legislative session I can remember, and for the state s cities and towns, which received the first increase in municipal turnback in 25 years, the session certainly was a success. The Legislature increased turnback to cities and counties by $4 million each and approved a supplemental turnback of $12 million to cities and towns coming from the state surplus. The League has encouraged cities and towns to make a big deal about how they use the increased turnback in an effort to let legislators know how much it means to Arkansas s communities and to encourage continued future increases. In September the League polled members, asking them to share how they spent the additional $6.85 per capita. The results of those responses are: Street maintenance and/or repairs 23.2% Parks and recreation 12.5% Police department 10.7% General government 8.9% Building repairs/construction 7.1% Economic development 7.1% Emergency warning 5.3% Fire department 5.3% Matching grants 5.3% Information technology needs 5.3% Future capital improvements 3.5% Property purchase 3.5% Code enforcement 1.7% You get to ride on the back of a fire truck on the Fourth of July. 7Being the face of your community can be fun. Participating in parades, ceremonies, school events and other community gatherings are every-day occurrences, regardless of whether it s raining cats and dogs or it s a sunny afternoon. As every local elected official knows, the job requirements don t change for bad weather or tough situations. Despite everything else that might be happening in your life, when duty calls, you must answer rain or shine. School children want to be you but maybe just for a day. 8As the recognized leader of your community, it s no secret that children and adults alike look to you for guidance and support. But with great respect comes great responsibility. Your words and actions not only reflect your beliefs and values, they reflect the perceived point of view for an entire community. Let s face it: It s not easy having the expectations of your neighbors and friends, not to mention the citizens you may not even know, on your shoulders. Someone will always disagree with you about something. 9That s the great thing about America and our form of government: People get a chance to speak their minds, even if they are wrong! Since it s closest to the people, local government is the most open form of government where everyone can have his or her say. It s also the best place to forge consensus over tough issues and to work toward building strong communities. You are able to create small miracles. Local officials can truly make a difference in people s lives. They can bring communities together around a shared vision, bring a program that helps needy people back to life, or marshal resources to support their local school or boys and girls clubs. 10 True leaders know when to use their influence to benefit the entire community not for their own satisfaction, but for the people they represent. Reprinted with permission JANUARY

8 Maximize Your Benefit. Approximately 90 percent of the municipalities across Arkansas that offer employees and officials medical benefits have joined the Municipal Health Benefit Fund and receive major medical coverage with stop-loss, employee life, accidental death and dismemberment, dependent life, dental and vision coverages. The Municipal Health Benefit Fund provides quality health protection for your officials and employees at a reasonable rate. For further information, call

9 Want the latest information? Are you a member of the Arkansas Municipal League? Subscribe to our list servs and be automatically notified of pertinent municipal information. How do I subscribe? Step 1: Choose the lists from which you would like to receive information. Discussion lists: Mayors/City Managers Clerks/Recorders/Treasurers City Attorneys Announcement lists (choose all that apply): General Arkansas City Management Association Fire Chiefs Police Chiefs Legislative Advocacy Loss Control Meetings Technology Municipal Health Benefit Fund Municipal League Workers Compensation Trust Municipal Vehicle Program/Municipal Property Program Step 2: Subscribe to the list servs by using one of the following options: Option A: Visit and click on the Discussion List and Announcement List links. Option B: Complete Step 3 and fax to , attn: Whitnee Bullerwell. Option C: Complete Step 3 and mail to Arkansas Municipal League, attn: Whitnee Bullerwell, P.O. Box 38, North Little Rock, AR Step 3: Complete the following information: Name Title Member City Address Daytime Phone Number

10 2008 WINTER Tentative Program CONFERENCE Wednesday, January 9 1:30 P.M. TASK FORCE ON CRITERIA FOR CHIEFS OF POLICE...Fulton Room Act 287 creates a task force...statehouse Convention Center(SCC) to study the feasibility of requiring specific qualifications for Arkansas police chiefs. This is an opportunity for you to attend and offer suggestions on this important topic. 2:00 P.M. REGISTRATION...Osage Room, SCC to 7:00 P.M. 2:00 P.M. VISIT WITH STATE AGENCIES...Exhibit Center to 7:00 P.M. State agencies have been invited to set up...governor s Hall II in this area. Take time to visit with them about how they might best assist your city. 2:00 P.M. MLWCT BOARD OF TRUSTEES...Manning Room...Peabody Hotel 3:00 P.M. MLDP STEERING COMMITTEE...Marion Room to 4:00 P.M....Peabody Hotel 4:00 P.M. GENERAL SESSION...Governor s Hall I to 5:30 P.M. Governmental Agencies: How They Can Help A panel of governmental agencies explains funding sources and assistance programs available to municipalities. Presiding: Mayor Mike Gaskill, Paragould Presiding: President, Arkansas Municipal League Speakers: Mark Bradley Speakers: Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department Speakers: Patti Erwin Speakers: Arkansas Forestry Commission Speakers: Steve Edwards Speakers: Arkansas Correctional Industries Speakers: Becky Thompson Speakers: Arkansas Department of Economic Development Speakers: Butch Calhoun Speakers: Arkansas Department of Rural Services Speakers: Richard Mills Speakers: Arkansas Department of Aeronautics Speakers: James H. Smith Jr. Speakers: Arkansas Federal Surplus Property Speakers: Richard Drilling Speakers: Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration Speakers: Bryan Kellar Speakers: Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism Speakers: Mark Bennett Speakers: Arkansas Natural Resources Commission Speakers: Teresa Marks Speakers: Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality Speakers: Katie McManners Speakers: Arkansas Literacy Councils, Inc. Speakers: Kevin Smith Speakers: The Grant Book Company Speakers: Chad Gallagher Speakers: Legacy Consulting Speakers: James Winningham Speakers: Arkansas Broadband Advisory Council 5:45 P.M. GENERAL SESSION II...Governor s Hall I to 6:45 P.M. TOPICS OF INTEREST This General Session is designed to provide information on four important topics that may benefit your municipality. Presiding: Mayor JoAnne Bush, Lake Village Presiding: First Vice President, Arkansas Municipal League Statewide 211 Program Nathan Cook, Executive Director Benefit Bank of Arkansas Rev. Steve Copley, Esquire Federal Emergency Management Association: Public Assistance Pilot Program Shoshana Resnick, Public Assistance Outreach Arkansas Department of Emergency Management: Emergency Response Scott Bass, Recovery Branch Chief 7:15 P.M. OPENING NIGHT BANQUET...Peabody Ballroom We are honored to have U.S. Senator Mark Pryor speak at our Opening Night Banquet. At the conclusion of Senator Pryor s speech, this year s Main Street Arkansas Award winners will be recognized. Presiding: Mayor Mike Gaskill, Paragould Presiding: President, Arkansas Municipal League Invocation: Mayor James Valley, Helena-West Helena Speaker: U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor 8:30 P.M. PRESIDENT S DESSERT RECEPTION...Peabody Hotel Balcony After the Main Street Arkansas Awards Banquet, stroll to the Peabody balcony area and enjoy delicious desserts and a variety of beverages while visiting with League President Mike Gaskill, League First Vice President JoAnne Bush and other fellow municipal officials. Thursday, January 10 7:15 A.M. REGISTRATION OPENS Osage Room, SCC to 5:00 P.M. 7:30 A.M. VISIT WITH STATE AGENCIES Exhibit Center to 4:30 P.M Governor s Hall II 7:30 A.M. HOST CITY BREAKFAST BUFFET Exhibit Center to 8:45 A.M. Enjoy a traditional Arkansas breakfast before governor s Hall II the Opening Session. 9:00 a.m. OPENING GENERAL SESSION Governor s Hall I to 10:15 A.M. The Winter Conference officially begins with welcome remarks from Little Rock Mayor Mark Stodola and a speech from Attorney General Dustin McDaniel. Presiding: Mayor Mike Gaskill, Paragould Presiding: President, Arkansas Municipal League National Anthem: Lawrence Hamilton ADDRESS OF WELCOME: Mayor Mark Stodola, City of Little Rock Speaker: Attorney General Dustin McDaniel, State of Arkansas 10:15 A.M. BREAK Exhibit Center to 10:45 A.M Governor s Hall II 10 CITY & TOWN

11 10:30 A.M. GENERAL SESSION II Governor s Hall I to 12:00 P.M. Proposed Constitutional Amendments and Issues Before the Voters In November of 2008, there will be several important issues on the ballot. At this session, three of the issues will be discussed. Moderator: Mayor JoAnne Bush, Lake Village Moderator: First Vice President, Arkansas Municipal League Annual Sessions Speaker: State Rep. Eric Harris, District 94 Statewide Lottery Speaker: Lieutenant Governor Bill Halter, State of Arkansas Water Bonds Speaker: Randy Young, Director, Natural Resources Commission 12:15 P.M. VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR Peabody Ballroom AWARDS LUNCHEON Presiding: Mayor Mike Gaskill, Paragould Presiding: President, Arkansas Municipal League Speaker: Governor Mike Beebe, State of Arkansas 2:00 P.M. GENERAL SESSION Governor s Hall I to 2:45 P.M. Timely Topics of Municipal Interest The General Assembly has enacted changes for 2008 in the application and administration of the local sales tax. The Department of Finance and Administration will explain and answer questions. Presiding: Mayor JoAnne Bush, Lake Village Presiding: First Vice President, Arkansas Municipal League The New Streamline Sales Tax Speaker: Excise Tax Administrator Tom Atchley Speaker: Department of Finance and Administration 2:45 P.M. BREAK Exhibit Center to 3:00 P.M Governor s Hall II 3:00 P.M. GENERAL SESSION II Governor s Hall I to 5:00 P.M. Current and Future Municipal Issues Don Zimmerman and members of the League Staff will hold an informal discussion on current topics of municipal interest such as: Statewide Tauma Centers, County Jails and City Prisoners, Annexation, Rural Water Growth and Its Impact on Municipalities, OPEB, The Benefits of a Statewide Severance Tax, Outside Employment for Uniformed Police and Employee Benefits and Pension Programs. A time for Q&A will follow. Presiding: Mayor Mike Gaskill, Paragould Presiding: President, Arkansas Municipal League Moderator: Don Zimmerman, Executive Director Moderator: Arkansas Municipal League DINNER ON YOUR OWN 8:30 P.M. INVESTMENT MANAGERS RECEPTION...Peabody Ballroom to 10:00 P.M. After eating at some of Little Rock s finest restaurants, attend this reception sponsored by our investment managers. Enjoy tasty desserts while listening to the Tommy Henderson Band. Sponsors: Horrell Capital Management Sponsors: Stephens Capital Management Sponsors: Morgan Keegan & Co., Inc. Sponsors: Bank of the Ozarks, Trust Division Sponsors: Simmons First Trust Co. Sponsors: Metropolitan National Bank, Trust Division Friday, January 11 7:15 A.M. REGISTRATION OPENS Osage Room, SCC 7:30 A.M. BREAKFAST BUFFET Exhibit Center to 8:45 A.M Governor s Hall II 8:30 A.M. CITY ATTORNEYS Riverview Room to 5:00 P.M. City Attorneys will meet for six hours of Continuing.....Peabody Hotel Legal Education. 9:00 A.M. GENERAL SESSION Governor s Hall I to 10:00 A.M. Update from Washington, D.C., and the Arkansas Supreme Court What are the major issues in Washington, D.C., that could affect Arkansas municipalities? How will the new district court laws impact your city? Congressman Vic Snyder and Chief Justice Jim Hannah explain. Moderator: Mayor Mike Gaskill, Paragould Moderator: President, Arkansas Municipal League Speakers: U.S. Rep. Vic Snyder Speakers: Chief Justice Jim Hannah, Arkansas State Supreme Court 10:00 A.M. BREAK Exhibit Center to 10:30 A.M Governor s Hall II 10:30 A.M. GENERAL SESSION II Governor s Hall I to 11:45 A.M. Opportunities for Public Service: Current Election Information Presiding: Mayor Mike Gaskill, Paragould Presiding: President, Arkansas Municipal League Running for State Offices Speaker: Secretary of State Charlie Daniels, State of Arkansas Consider the Legislature Speakers: State Rep. George Overbey Jr., District 69, Speakers: former mayor of Lamar Speakers: State Rep. Tommy Baker, District 55, Speakers: former councilmember of Osceola Speakers: State Rep. Gregg Reep, District 8, Speakers: former mayor of Warren Speakers: State Sen. Jack Critcher, District 12, Speakers: former mayor of Grubbs Running for Local Offices Speaker: Mark Hayes, Arkansas Municipal League General Counsel 11:45 A.M. CLOSING REMARKS Mayor Mike Gaskill, Paragould President, Arkansas Municipal League NOON LUNCH BUFFET Peabody Ballroom Before you depart, join us for a buffet of Southwest cuisine. Other Friday Meetings: 1:00 P.M. MHBF BOARD MEETING Manning Room Peabody Hotel JANUARY

12 arkansas municipal league Codification Service Having your city ordinances codified to a single book is like carrying a miniature city hall with you! Gehl Compact Excavators A Different Breed of Excavator. Hydraulic system allows simultaneous movements without any loss of power Able to maneuver in confined areas with minimal tail swing Standard auxiliary hydraulics permit the use of attachments to add more value to the work site Hinged cover provides best engine and hydraulic system access in the industry Contact Cathy Moran at , ext. 214 Visit Us. Foster Tractor I-530 at Exit 39 Pine Bluff, Arkansas Municipal programs available. Sales and rentals. Municipal financing available. WHO you gonna CALL? We don t know either, without your help. Fill out the Directory Information Request Forms and return them to the League. Watch for the new Directory in early CITY & TOWN

13 Municipal Property Program Your Municipal Property Program offers broad coverage for your municipal property. The limits of coverage are $50 million per occurrence per member for damages from fire, windstorm and other incidents in excess of $5,000. Coverage is $15 million per occurrence per member for losses exceeding $100,000 on earthquakes and flooding. The Municipal Property Program s 2007 annual meeting in November adopted rates according to the following scale. The rates are: FIRE CLASS I.0015 X covered value = Premium FIRE CLASS ll.0016 X covered value = Premium FIRE CLASS lll.0017 X covered value = Premium FIRE CLASS IV.0018 X covered value = Premium FIRE CLASS V.0019 X covered value = Premium FIRE CLASS Vl.002 X covered value = Premium FIRE CLASS Vll.0022 X covered value = Premium FIRE CLASS Vlll.0024 X covered value = Premium FIRE CLASS IX.0027 X covered value = Premium FIRE CLASS X.003 X covered value = Premium New Reduced Rates For more information, call Linda Montgomery at League headquarters, or , ext. 233.

14 Municipal Notes LECC tackles ID and document fraud Document fraud prevention and identity fraud are the subjects of a seminar Jan. 30 in Monticello, presented by the Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee (LECC). The free, one-day course is designed for officers who might encounter individuals who are illegally in the United States and using fake identification documents. Senior Special Agent Ricky Gabbard, an immigration officer with 20 years of experience in the field, will lead the seminar. Seminar check-in begins at 8 a.m., Jan. 30 at the Capital Room, University Center, University of Arkansas at Monticello. To register for the seminar, complete and mail the registration form below. The seminar is free but registration is required. Registration deadline is Jan. 25. For more information, call Mandy Warford, Name(s): REGISTRATION FORM Agency/Department: Office Address: New program recruits doctors for rural service The Arkansas Legislature in Act 1058 of 2007 created the new Community Match Physician Recruitment Program. The Program offers financial incentives designed to recruit physicians to practice in underserved rural communities across the state. It s a great opportunity for rural communities to get assistance in recruiting needed physicians. How does it work? The physician contracts with a rural community for four years and receives $20,000 for each year of service. The state funds half and the rural community funds the other half. What type of medicine must the physician practice? The physician may practice one of the following primary care specialties: family medicine, general internal medicine, general internal pediatrics, general pediatrics, general OB/GYN, general surgery or emergency medicine. What physicians are eligible? The physician must be an Arkansas resident, a medical school graduate who is currently enrolled in a residency or other training program in an area of primary care or has completed training no more than two years prior to applying. What communities are eligible? A rural community is defined as an area that is medically underserved. All communities are encouraged to apply. The Rural Practice Board will make final eligibility decisions. Phone: Make checks payable to: LECC Fund Complete form and return to: Ext.: Mandy Warford, LECC Coordinator U.S. Attorney s Office Eastern District of Arkansas P.O. Box 1229, Little Rock, AR How do communities and physicians apply? The community and physician must apply jointly. The deadline is March 31. For an application form and more information, visit or contact Morgan Hogue, the rural programs administrator, at , or mahogue@uams.edu. (see Briefs, page 25) 14 CITY & TOWN

15 C A L E N D A R Arkansas Municipal League s Winter Conference January 9-11, 2008 Statehouse Convention Center Little Rock National League of Cities Congressional City Conference March 8-12, 2008 Hilton Washington Hotel & Towers Washington, D.C. Arkansas Municipal League s 74th Convention June 18-20, 2008 Hot Springs Convention Center Hot Springs National League of Cities Congress of Cities and Exposition November 11-15, 2008 Orlando, Fla % as of Dec. 28, 2007, at close of business. arkansas municipal league CASH MANAGEMENT TRUST If your municipality s checking balances are earning less, the cash management tool can help increase your municipality s ability to provide services to your residents. The Trust provides safety, liquidity and competitive returns. To learn more contact, Lori Sander at , ext JANUARY

16 ATTORNEY GENERAL OPINIONS Summaries of attorney general opinions Recent opinions that affect municipal government in Arkansas From the Office of Attorney General Dustin McDaniel A&P commission may reorganize Opinion: Requestor: King, Bryan B. State Representative Is it permissible for Eureka Springs to use a law other than the law enacted by Act 464 of 2007 to create the Eureka Springs Advertising and Promotion Commission? Q2) May the attached Eureka Springs Ordinance No. 2060, proposed to raise the city tourism tax from 2 to 3 percent, be enacted by a vote of the city council or must the tax be increased by public vote? Q3) Must the language of proposed Ord specifically designate seats on the commission for the collectors of the tax (i.e., two seats for lodging and two seats for restaurants)? Q4) Is it against the law to alter the appointment process and put all appointments/approvals in the hands of the sitting commissioners and not require appointments by the mayor/ratified by the city council? Q5) The proposed ordinance would allow one commission who resides outside the city limits but inside the county limits. Q5a) Is this contrary to state law? Q5b) If not, must that person be required to be an owner/operator of a lodging or restaurant facility located inside the city limits that collects the tourism enhancement tax? Q6) Pursuant to proposed ordinance 2060, must a tourism related commissioner be a lodging or restaurant owner or manager (one that collects the tax)? Q7) Since the above mentioned ordinance only refers to hotels and motels as collectors of the tax, should the words cabins, cottages, bed and breakfast, etc., be added to clarify and specifically name those businesses as collectors? RESPONSE: In my opinion, as a general matter, with respect to Question One, the City of Eureka Springs is authorized to use either ACA (Repl & Supp. 2007) or ACA (Repl & Supp. 2007) to create its Advertising and Promotion Commission ( A&P Commission ). Practical considerations, however, come into play in the transition from one subchapter to the other. For example, if the proceeds of any preexisting gross receipts hamburger tax are pledged to secure bonds, ACA (b)(2) (Repl. 1997) may prevent abolishing or altering any existing tax levied to support them. In addition, if the previously existing tax was subjected to a vote of the people, a question arises as to whether it may be altered or abolished without a subsequent vote of the people. I thus cannot conclusively opine on these issues in the absence of a review of all the surrounding facts and circumstances. Local counsel should be consulted in this regard. With respect to Question Two, Proposed Ordinance 2060 appears to be an attempt to change the existing A&P Commission from one organized under ACA (Supp. 2007) to one organized under ACA (Supp. 2007). Assuming that the preexisting tax was not referred to a vote of the people pursuant to ACA (Repl. 1997), and that no bonds are outstanding, in my opinion Eureka Springs may abolish the preexisting tax and levy a new tax pursuant to ACA of up to 3 percent by ordinance without a vote of the people. With respect to Question Three, ACA requires that four members of the A&P Commission be the owners or managers of businesses related to the tourism industry with three of those four being owners or managers of hotels, motels, or restaurants. With respect to Question Four, in my opinion if a city organizes an A&P Commission pursuant to ACA , the statute requires that appointment power be vested in the A&P Commission with the approval of the nominations placed in the governing body of the municipality. With respect to Question Five, I regret that I am unable to offer an opinion of this matter because of pending litigation. With respect to Question Six, I agree with the conclusion of one of my predecessor s in Op. Att y Gen that ACA requires all tourism industry representatives on an A&P Commission to be managers or owners of businesses in the tourism industry with at least three of the four being managers or owners of hotels, motels, or restaurants. With respect to Question Seven, it is the policy of this office not to offer advice in drafting local ordinances to local officials. Consultation with local counsel is recommended. Imposing civil debt on nuisance property owners not an option Opinion: Requestor: Bradford, Toni State Representative Does the language of ACA , regarding cleanup of nuisance and vacant properties, authorize the costs to become a civil debt against the owner of the property, or, only an assessment against the property itself? Q2) If it does not provide for treating the costs as a civil debt against the owner, is there any other means to collect the debt against the owner directly instead of just the property? RESPONSE: Q1) Section only gives the (see AGOs, page 21) 16 CITY & TOWN

17 Municipalities must publish semiannual financial statements The time is rapidly arriving for the semiannual reporting of each city s financial statement. Refer to the Handbook for Arkansas Municipal Officials, ed. Section , pg. 615, and Section , pg The first reference provides that the governing body of each municipality shall publish semiannually in a legal newspaper of general circulation in the municipality a FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF THE MUNICIPALITY by March 1 covering the final six months (July through the end of December) of the last calendar year. The financial statements should include the receipts and expenditures for the six-month period and also a statement of the indebtedness and financial condition of the municipality. The latter law, , provides a similar publication requirement for the operating authority of the WATER and SEWER DEPARTMENTS. Water and sewer departments administered by one or two commissions must comply with the law. If the water and sewer departments are administered by the city council, then it is the responsibility of the city council to comply with Section Suggested Forms A, B and C follow. For additional information, call the League at City of Balance July 1, 2007 Cash Receipts General Turnback 5-Mill Tax Franchise Tax Occupation Tax Liquor and Beer Tax Local Sales Taxes Other City Taxes Court Fines and Fees Sanitation Charges Other Permits and Charges Total Receipts Total General Fund Available Expenditures Administrative Expense Salaries Social Security Utilities Supplies Fixed Assets Other Total Expenditures Balance General Fund Dec. 31, 2007 Balance July 1, 2007 State Highway Revenue County Road Tax Other Street Revenues Total Street Revenues Total Available Street Fund Expenditures Salaries Supplies Other Total Expenditures Balance Street Fund Dec. 31, 2007 Form A (first or second class) Financial Statement July 1, 2007-Dec. 31, 2007 GENERAL FUND STREET FUND In the event a municipality maintains a police, fire, parks or other department, the city should publish financial statements for these departments in the same manner as they separate those departments on their Cash Receipts and Disbursements Journals. BONDED INDEBTEDNESS Type of Debt Amount Date Last Payment Due General Obligation Water Revenue Sewer Revenue Other Date Free of Debt Total All financial records for the City of are public records and are open for public inspection during regular business hours of A.M. to P.M., Monday through Friday, at City Hall in, Arkansas. If the record is in active use or in storage and, therefore, not available at the time a citizen asks to examine it, the custodian shall certify this fact in writing to the applicant and set a date and hour within three (3) days at which time the record will be available for inspection and copying. The suggested FORM A is for use by cities of the first class and second class to comply with The suggested FORM B is for use by incorporated towns to comply with It may be posted in five (5) public places rather than published in towns where no newspaper is published. Form B Incorporated Town of (incoorporated town) Financial Statement July 1, 2007-Dec. 31, 2007 Balance July 1, 2007 Cash Receipts State General Turnback Local Sales Taxes City General Taxes Other Receipts Total Receipts Total General Fund Available Expenditures Salaries Utilities Supplies Fixed Assets Other Total Expenditures Balance General Fund Dec. 31, 2007 Balance July 1, 2007 State Highway Revenue County Road Tax Other Street Revenues Total Street Revenues Total Available Street Fund Expenditures Salaries Supplies Other Total Expenditures Balance Street Fund Dec. 31, 2007 GENERAL FUND STREET FUND BONDED INDEBTEDNESS Type of Debt Amount Date Last Payment Due Water Revenue Sewer Revenue Other Date Free of Debt Total All financial records for the Town of are public records and are open for public inspection during regular business hours of A.M. to P.M., Monday through Friday, at Town Hall in, Arkansas. If the record is in active use or in storage and, therefore, not available at the time a citizen asks to examine it, the custodian shall certify this fact in writing to the applicant and set a date and hour within three (3) days at which time the record will be available for inspection and copying. (see Semiannual page 25) JANUARY

18 PLANNING TO SUCCEED Are setback requirements still worth it? Often misunderstood and occasionally misused, setback requirements may seem outdated, but if implemented with care, they can contribute to sustainable growth. By Jim vontungeln One of the most frequent requests made by citizens to boards of adjustment is for relief from setback requirements. Many elected officials and planning commissioners find the concept of setbacks confusing. We do as well, so let s take a look at them. As a planning concept, setbacks (sometimes shown as building lines) can serve a number of purposes. Among these are the following: A front yard setback can reserve land that may be needed for street widening or utility extensions. In the case of new residential streets that are fully constructed, such setbacks hardly ever prove useful. They simply limit the use of a person s property needlessly. Front yard setbacks can ensure a uniform building line for the front facades of buildings. This eliminates a jagged appearance along the streetscape. Along older streets where the setback requirements have changed, however, the requirements may have the opposite effect. This happens as new buildings are constructed in accordance with new setbacks alongside older structures with different setbacks. The resulting mess provides a good example of what professional planners call The Law of Unintended Consequences. Side yard setbacks may provide adequate separation of structures for fire protection. Providing firewalls can provide protection as well and permit the setback requirement to be reduced or even eliminated. Rear yard setbacks can protect us from our neighbor s overzealous storage building rampages. Setbacks can provide open space, as if we needed more open space in most of the cities in our state. So, like war, we might consider the setback requirement and ask, What is it good for? We wonder ourselves and become increasingly tempted to answer with a resounding Absolutely nothing! Well, maybe not absolutely nothing. The first purpose listed above is valid. Consider the example of a city that spent an extra $150,000 to purchase rights of way for a street-widening project a few years ago simply because it had not enforced setback requirements. The result was a number of structures that added to the purchase price of the rights of way. Also, rear yard setbacks prove useful on occasion. Like Robert Frost s fences, rear setbacks can make good neighbors. For the most part, though, we are beginning to believe that setbacks may be an outdated concept in an era that demands more sustainable development. In fact, some cities are replacing the setback line with a build-to line and requiring buildings to be constructed closer to, instead of farther from, the street. Doing so makes good sense, despite the fact that riding lawnmower envy may cause us to love large front yards. They are quite wasteful when one thinks about it. Furthermore, they contribute greatly to a wide open spaces feeling which, in turn, contributes to faster vehicular speeds. Moderate setback requirements also allow private structures to frame the public areas consisting of sidewalks, right of way and street surface. With smaller setbacks, these become a visual and harmonious entity. When setbacks become too large, buildings and public areas become separate, unrelated entities. Resulting developments lack the feel of a cohesive neighborhood. And when individuals lack the feeling of living in a cohesive neighborhood well you see where we are headed. New urbanists Andres Duany, Elizabeth Plater- Zyberk and Jeff Speck, in their book Suburban Nation: The Rise of Sprawl and the Decline of the American Dream, argue that setbacks for single-family homes should range from 10 feet near the neighborhood center to 30 feet in the rural areas at the neighborhood edge. As for townhouses and commercial buildings, no setbacks should be required. While agreeing with this in principle, we would caution that setbacks might be needed along older commercial streets that are scheduled for refurbishing. One fairly simple approach to setbacks for commercial buildings is to leave them to the discretion of the fire marshal to make sure that the type of construction matches the setback distance. Then the site plan can be reviewed for access and special needs such as right of way deficiencies, staying away from rigid numerical requirements. The result should allow maximum use of the property while still protecting the interests of the public at large. After all, that s what good planning is supposed to do, isn t it? Jim vontungeln is staff planning consultant available for consultation as a service of the Arkansas Municipal League and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners. Persons having comments or questions may reach him at His Web site is 18 CITY & TOWN

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20 ANIMAL CORNER Reclaim fees make sterilization attractive To help curb over-population, make pet owners an offer they can t refuse: Sterilize or pay the price. By Billy Grace No one knows exactly how many dogs and cats are reclaimed from animal shelters across Arkansas each year. A very rough estimate puts it at somewhere around 11,000 dogs and cats. I arrived at this figure by taking the percentage of reclaims that we do in North Little Rock and applying it to the population of our state. Again, this is a very rough estimate. We all know how fast dogs and cats can reproduce. Assuming that this estimate is somewhere close to the actual figure, it becomes imperative that we find a way to sterilize these animals before they are returned to their owners. It is up to all of us in the animal control profession to see that this is done, because John Q. Citizen is not going to do it on his own. Just how do we do this? This question has plagued animal control personnel for years. For several years we utilized the spay or pay citation. The process was simple. When an owner reclaimed his or her animal, we issued a citation with the understanding that the citation would be voided upon sterilization of the animal. This system worked wonderfully because it served to sterilize thousands of animals that would not have been sterilized otherwise. Unfortunately, this system had some flaws. It allowed a great deal of room for error, and it also allowed the owner to leave the shelter with an intact animal. We were depending on the owner to sterilize the animal at a later date. We learned that many people would still procrastinate, even though they had received a citation. We also learned that we would never see some of those owners again. It seems that some people would prefer to have a warrant issued for their arrest rather than sterilize their animal. It finally dawned on us one day that what we were doing simply didn t work. We needed to find a way to motivate owners to sterilize their animals right then and there, at the time of reclaim. Utilizing a model provided by Hot Springs Animal Control, we were able to implement a program designed to address this problem on the front end. The new program involves significantly higher reclaim fees for intact animals. The first offense reclaim fee for an intact animal is $100; the second offense fee is $200. In addition to the fees, a boarding fee of $7.50 per day is assessed. Citations are still issued in these cases, and any fines imposed are in addition to these fees. The end result can be overwhelming, and that is exactly what we want. Just as the pet owners begin to realize how much this is going to cost them, we wave the golden carrot in front of them. We inform them that all fees are waived if they agree to sterilize the animal prior to taking possession of it. Needless to say, the vast majority of owners choose sterilization in lieu of the reclaim fees. The owner does not have the opportunity to procrastinate or disappear with the animal. When a dog or cat leaves a municipal animal shelter, every effort should be made to eliminate the reproductive ability of the animal. Shelters that do not do this can easily add to the pet over-population problem. Animal shelters should be part of the solution, not part of the problem. These higher reclaim fees have taken our shelter one step closer to achieving this goal. Billy Grace is the director of North Little Rock Animal Control. He can be reached at or bgrace@aristotle.net. 20 CITY & TOWN

21 AGOs continued from page 16 city or town a lien against the property for the costs. It does not authorize imposing the costs as a civil debt against the property owner. Q2) ACA authorizes foreclosure on the lien in circuit court, or the city or town can make its own appealable determination of the amount owed, which will be recorded and collected as delinquent taxes. There is no other authorized means of collecting these costs. Water development fee and development impact fees differ Opinion: Requestor: Wells, John Paul State Representative Is Section 5 of Booneville City Ord. No regarding collection of water development fees affected by provisions of ACA (authorizing the assessment of a development impact fee )? RESPONSE: Section comes into play when a city or town imposes impact fees against new development in order to cover costs attributable to such development. The Water Development Fee under the Booneville ordinance does not appear to be such a fee. Accordingly, the Development Fee appears to be unaffected by ACA County court offices not authorized to move from county seat Opinion: Requestor: Stone, Van Prosecuting Attorney, 19th Judicial District West Does the Benton County Judge and Quorum Court have authority to move a division of the Benton County Circuit Court outside Benton County s county seat of Bentonville, and outside Benton County s courthouse complex in Bentonville? Q2) May the Benton County Circuit Clerk s office lawfully maintain its active circuit court files at a location that is outside Benton County s county seat of Bentonville, and outside Benton County s courthouse complex in Bentonville? RESPONSE: Q1) Pending legislative or judicial clarification, I find no clear authority for establishing another regular or permanent location for the Benton County Circuit Court, or a division thereof, that would be outside the county seat of Bentonville. Q2) Generally no. See ACA (a); ; ; Ark. Const. amendment 80, section 6(D); ; Post-election move doesn t necessarily disqualify city official Opinion: Requestor: Medley, Jim State Representative Can an elected city official who resides in his representative ward at the time of election move outside of his elective ward but continue to maintain a home in the ward in order to continue to qualify as the elected city board member for that ward? RESPONSE: In my opinion, whether an alderman has ceased to reside, or be domiciled, in the ward he or she represents for the purposes of eligibility under ACA (Repl. 1998) (addressing cities of the first class) or (b)(2) (Supp 2007) (addressing cities of the second class) is a question of fact that can only be determined by all the surrounding circumstances. I have, however, set forth the general standard for determining the issue in the opinion. Additionally, I will note that an alderman who has removed his domicile outside the ward that he represents will nonetheless be considered a de facto officer unless removed from office. Actions taken by a de facto officer are valid while he is permitted to retain the office. not automatically public under FOIA Opinion: Requestor: Dunn, David State Representative Does the mayor having possession of a copy of an automatically make it a public document subject to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)? Q2) Should this document be turned over to the custodian of the records, in this case the city clerk/treasurer, for determination of its status? Q3) If this is a public document, would it be permissible to reproduce it and publish it in print and on television without including the entire text of the ? Can it legally be re-typed onto a public access channel without reproducing the original message in its entirety? RESPONSE: 1) Not necessarily. 2) The answer depends upon several factors, including whether the clerk/treasurer is in fact the custodian of this document and whether an FOIA request has been made. 3) I cannot answer this question without all the relevant facts. This question does not involve the FOIA, but may implicate the laws regarding libel or slander. I cannot advise private parties as to their potential liability in this regard. Routine police stop video not employee evaluation Opinion: Requestor: Smith, William F. III City Attorney, Russellville Is the decision of the chief of police to withhold release of a video tape of a traffic stop in response to a Freedom of Information Act request consistent with provisions of the FOIA under the exemptions for personnel and evaluation records, where the officer in question subsequently (see AGOs, page 23) JANUARY

22 SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL China revisited As you begin to assess your economic program in the new year, consider taking another look at China. By Sherman Banks If you are considering establishing business in the Far East, keep in mind that the language is not Romantic and the alphabet is not Latin. Their customs and ways of worship differ from ours, as do their political and economic structures. Although these obstacles do exist, working through a sister city relationship will make your efforts to development an economic tie markedly easier. Arkansas has connections in China through Wal-Mart and Axciom. When you begin to develop an economic relationship, your sister city can help you work through the maze. The following steps can be made infinitely easier through your sister city relations: Applying for a project proposal With the knowledge of both concerned parties, the Chinese must produce a project proposal to be submitted to the state or local development and reform department or the technological renovation department for examination and approval. If approved, the Chinese have to register the joint venture to protect the company name and trademark. Applying for feasibility study Once the first step has been completed, you and your Chinese partner must work together on a feasibility study to include markets, capital, planned site, craftsmanship, technology, facilities, environment protection, raw material sales and purchases, economic yielding, proportion of local currency and foreign currency injection, infrastructure and more. The compilation of information is then submitted to the state or local reform department or the technological renovation department for examination and approval. You can also discuss and sign a contract and other legal documents such as articles of association. Obtaining a certificate of approval Once the feasibility study is approved, the parties submit the signed contract and articles of association to the Ministry of Commerce or local trade and economic bureaus for examination and approval. When approval is granted, a certificate of approval for the joint venture is issued. Applying for a business license From the date of receipt of the certificate of approval for the set-up of a joint venture, you and your Chinese partner should apply to the industrial and commercial department for registration to get a business license. The joint venture is officially established on the date the license is issued. Your sister city can assist in every facet of enterprise development. For example, if a company in your area wishes to establish a branch, a subsidiary or a totally new company in China that is 100 percent owned by a U.S. company, your sister city can find a trusted qualified agency to fulfill all the procedures of application and approval of a foreign enterprise in China. The procedures are simple if you understand the system. Your sister city can make it easier to fill out the application form for setting up a foreign enterprise in China and to submit the articles of association and relevant legal documents to the local trade and economic department. Your sister city can help make sure you comply with the rules of foreign invested enterprises to assure that the local authority grants the certificate for the foreign-owned enterprise. After receiving a business license, your sister city can guide you through the relevant registrations, such as opening up a bank account for both Chinese and foreign currencies, tax registration, customs registration, foreign currency registration, business inspection and recruitment procedures. In my next article we will discuss the most frequently asked questions when doing business in China. For further information about how Sister Cities can help to bridge the gap between public and government engagement, please contact: Sherman Banks at , Fax: or , sbanks@aristotle.net or surface mail, P.O. Box , Little Rock, AR CITY & TOWN

23 AGOs continued from page 21 resigned, and in light of the fact that such tapes are used by supervisors to annually evaluate officers or when a complaint is filed? RESPONSE: The consistency of the custodian s decision with the FOIA depends upon the proper classification of the videotape for purposes of the FOIA. This is a question of fact dependent upon the circumstances surrounding the creation of the tape. In my opinion routine across-the-board videotaping of all police stops by a police department likely does not, depending upon the facts, make such video tapes employee evaluation or job performance records. The fact that a video tape is later used in the evaluation of employees does not transform it into an employee evaluation or job performance record. See opinion for full analysis. Visit Us. Fund Accounting & Payroll Software TREE AND BRUSH DISPOSAL MADE EASY Print The Arkansas Semi-Annual Financial In Seconds Print Income Statements With Budgets Print Payroll Tax Reports - 941, W-2, 1099-R, 1099-Misc, SUTA Receive On-Site Installation And Training Receive Unlimited Toll-Free Telephone And Remote Internet Support Create Data Exports In Excel Format For Auditors Consult With Over 100 Other Perception Users in Arkansas Call today for an information packet: Computer Systems of Arkansas info@comsysar.com WITH THE 12 CAPACITY BRUSH BANDITS Bandit Chippers have become the most popular chippers in North America because they perform better and hold up better. Experience the Bandit Difference Contact Henard Utility Products, Inc., 1920 South Main St. (Searcy Exit 44, Hwy ), Searcy, AR 72143, , today to arrange for a demonstration of a Bandit Chipper. BANDIT INDUSTRIES, INC MILLBROOK ROAD REMUS,MI PHONE:(517) (800) FAX:(517) JANUARY

24 ENGINEERING PERSPECTIVE Monitoring pollutants protects watershed Just like industrial sites, municipal wastewater treatment facilities are required to implement a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and monitor runoff pollutants. By A.E. (Al) Johnson Jr. It rained on my birthday this year. In fact, it was probably the only day this year that rain fell across the entire state. I have always looked at a good heavy rainfall as Mother Nature s way of flushing out all of the trash. Unfortunately, that trash ends up in our rivers, streams and lakes. Styrofoam cups, plastic grocery bags and glass bottles lead the list of trash items that are deposited in our streams and water bodies every time a major rainfall event occurs. Incidentally, beer cans are not on the list because of the select few who collect aluminum cans. It s too bad glass bottles don t have a deposit! Mother Nature likely never planned to be the garbage disposal for the waste generated by modern society. Mother Nature can handle a little nitrogen and phosphorus in the stormwater runoff, but when it is applied to the watershed in the form of chicken litter, the runoff becomes overloaded. Fortunately, modern society has the technology to help Mother Nature and control the amount of pollutants in the stormwater runoff. This technology is referred to as a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). Industrial activities that are required to have and implement the SWPPP are permitted under the Arkansas General Industrial Stormwater Discharge Permit ARR Under the permit are 12 industrial categories of industries and chemical users that must have an SWPPP. In addition, the director of the state Department of Pollution Control Ecology has the right to add other industries that are potential polluters of stormwater and require them to comply with the permit. The director of the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality also has the authority to require any industry operating under an SWPPP to obtain an individual NPDES Wastewater Discharge Permit. This individual permit requires further testing, reporting and inspecting. Facilities that already have individual NPDES permits for their wastewater discharge are required also to have a companion SWPPP. Now, to further complicate matters, facilities with over 1,320 gallons of petroleum products must have a Spill Prevention Control Counter Plan (SPCCP). Also, facilities using any 313 Water Quality Chemical must also have an SPCCP. Municipalities are not exempt. Every municipal POTW wastewater treatment facility is required to have an SWPPP. Most maintenance facilities are required to have an SWPPP, and some should have the SPCCP. Solid waste landfills and airports that use any deicing chemicals are individually identified in the permit and have special monitoring procedures. These requirements apply to all municipalities, not just municipalities covered under the MS-4 municipalities with separate stormwater sewer systems. Most industries in the state are working to comply with the stormwater permit; however, many city officials may not even be aware of the regulations. Isn t it amazing how we start with a little rainfall event and end up with tons of paperwork on our desks? This paperwork is important! Test reports, facility inspections and daily monitoring reports will document your efforts to keep pollutants on your site from entering the stormwater runoff and contaminating the waters of the Natural State. Contact Al Johnson, P.E., staff engineer, at He is available to consult with member cities and towns for one on-site consultation a year as a service of your Arkansas Municipal League. 24 CITY & TOWN

25 Semiannual continued from page 17 The suggested FORM C is for use by Water and Sewer Departments to comply with Form C City or Town of Financial Statement July 1, 2007-Dec. 31, 2007 WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENTS Balance July 1, 2007 Cash Receipts Water Payments Sewer Payments Sanitation Funds Other Total Receipts Total Funds Available Expenditures Salaries Social Security Supplies Fixed Assets Other Total Expenditures Balance Water and Sewer Fund Dec. 31, 2007 Type of Debt General Obligation (Water or Sewer) Water Revenue Sewer Revenue Other Total BONDED INDEBTEDNESS Amount $ $ Date Last Payment Due Date Free of Debt All financial records of the Water and Sewer Department of (City or Town) of are public records and are open for public inspection during regular business hours of A.M. to P.M., Monday through Friday, at the Water Department in, Arkansas. If the record is in active use or in storage and, therefore, not available at the time a citizen asks to examine it, the custodian shall certify this fact in writing to the applicant and set a date and hour within three (3) days at which time the record will be available for inspection and copying. Briefs continued from page 14 City water works receive awards The Northwest District of the Arkansas Water Works and Water Environment Association in December presented several municipal water departments and employees with awards, The Morning News has reported. Recipients included: Wayne Robins, Fayetteville Water and Sewer; the city of Lincoln; Melvin Coffelt, Centerton Water and Sewer; Jack Hutcheson, Bentonville Wastewater; and Nancy Busen, Bentonville Wastewater. Dumas recovering from tornado damage Dumas city officials say the recovery from torna- Support a family on $20 a week? Volunteer firefighters who are injured in their firefighter duties receive only $20 a week for a compensable injury. Solution: The Arkansas Municipal League s Volunteer Firefighters Supplemental Income Program protects the earnings of volunteer firefighters who are injured in their duties. What they get: Weekly temporary total disability benefits based on the MAXIMUM allowed under Arkansas Workers Compensation Law; weekly benefits go for 52 weeks; $10,000 death benefit. How? Cost is only $20 a firefighter a year. All volunteer and part-paid firefighters in the department must be covered. The minimum premium for each city or town is $240. Call: Sher yll Lipscomb at , ext Protect your loved ones financial security. Arkansas Municipal League s Volunteer Firefighters Supplemental Income Program (see Briefs, page 27) JANUARY

26 URBAN FORESTRY Plan, plant and prune in 08 As we start a new year, it s a perfect time to focus on the needs of our urban forests. By John Slater Now that the holiday is over, it s time to schedule that tree board meeting and check on the progress of your trees. Dust off your urban forestry plan and see what you need to do for the coming year. Perhaps the plan needs to be revised to include new goals or certain areas need to be deleted. If your community does not have a formal plan, this might be a good time to write one. If you planted trees this fall, you will need to see how they are doing. They may need watering now, in case we have a dry winter. Newly planted tree roots can dry out, even if they are dormant. Check trees that were staked last year. The stakes and ties should probably be removed. If they are still needed, adjust them to avoid injury to the tree. Maybe you are going to do your tree planting before spring. Have you ordered your trees? Are you planting the right tree in the right place? Have you contacted One-Call to make sure you can dig where you are planting? Look up. Do you have power lines overhead? Make sure the tree you re planting is a power line-friendly tree. Call or me for a list of power line-friendly trees. This is the best time of year to prune your trees. Pruning should be scheduled to allow a full growing season for cuts to properly seal. If you need a refresher course or if I have not yet visited your community, give me a call to schedule a pruning workshop for your city or town. We can conduct a half-day basic tree care workshop. Along with your tree board and the public, be sure to invite employees from the public works, street, planning, water and parks departments, and anyone else who may work around public trees. We have found that while most people want trees and do not purposely want to injure them, they just don t know how to go about protecting or pruning them. For instance, weed eaters can kill or cause injury to small trees. As much as I hate to mention this, it is sometimes best for all concerned to remove certain trees because they may be hazardous or may be damaged beyond repair during construction activities. The decision to remove them should be based on good, sound urban forestry practices. Watering is very important in the establishment and future health of newly planted trees. Did you know that water makes up 70 to 90 percent of the mass of a growing tree? So who is going to be responsible for the watering? Trees need the equivalent of one inch of rainfall every week. Watering is time consuming, but you can speed up and improve the process. Water tanks that fit in pickups or trailers will allow you easier access to trees. Water gators bags you fill with15-20 gallons of water will allow the water to slowly penetrate into the soil for deeper watering with little waste. Mulch allows air and water to pass into the soil but stops weeds and grass. It should be replenished around existing trees. Only three to four inches of mulch is needed, and it should be pulled away from the tree trunk itself, since mulch piled around the trunks of trees provides an excellent place for insects and diseases to develop. As a tree gets larger, so should its mulch ring, because mulch also feeds the tree s roots. Roots grow away from the tree just below the surface of the soil. Trees planted this spring do not need fertilizing until next year. If you use good compost instead of plain bark mulch, it will give the trees some nutrients without harming them. If you haven t done a tree inventory, this might be a good project for the new year. You could begin your inventory on a park, and we can help you get it started. Prepare a press release to highlight your community s urban forestry program or project. Arrange to have a fish fry, luncheon or other type of social event to recognize everyone who had a part in the program. Volunteers need to be recognized as well as city staff and professionals. This might be a good way to kick off next year s agenda, and it could become an annual event as well as a fund raiser for additional tree projects. The Arkansas Urban Forestry Council will be holding its annual conference with the Arkansas Recreation and Parks Association Feb in Eureka Springs. This is a great opportunity to get ideas for your community. The theme for this year s conference is Partners in Green: Building Sustainable Communities. You can get more information at the Council s Web site, If you plan to apply for an urban forestry grant, now is the time to start planning your project and getting 26 CITY & TOWN

27 Briefs continued from page 25 bids. The next grant cycle begins Feb. 4. Regional grant workshops will be scheduled during the months of February and March, so be sure to attend. Check when the new grant cycle begins for the workshop schedule. I want to thank Jim Northum, our forest entomologist, for his help with this article. Make a memory... plant a tree John Slater is urban forestry partnership coordinator with the Arkansas Forestry Commission. Contact him at , or at john.slater@arkansas.gov. JANUARY 2008 does that ripped through the city last February is nearly complete, the Associated Press reported Jan. 1. The Desha County city in southeast Arkansas was hit hard when storms tore through the heart of town, destroying retail stores, a pet-food factory and numerous homes. No one was killed, but more than two dozen people were injured. The storms destroyed or damaged 150 homes and put at least 800 people out of work for a time. Mayor Marion Gill says people visiting the city today would have a hard time seeing that storms came through less than one year ago. Industry is running again, and rebuilding has begun on the last two retailers destroyed by the tornadoes: the Mad Butcher grocery store and the Exxon convenience store. Gill credits thousands of volunteers from across the region and even out of state for the speedy recovery. 27

28 YOUR HEALTH Protect your vision for life By taking precautions with your eyes, you can help ensure you maintain good vision well into old age. By Bhairavi V. Kharod, M.D. Arkansas ranks third nationally in new blindness cases each year. That s a startling statistic. It can only mean that we must do a better job of taking precautions to prevent blindness, such as making regular eye exams part of a healthy lifestyle. Ultraviolet rays linked to eye diseases To help ensure good vision into old age, we can do our eyes a favor and get some sunglasses. Exposure to ultraviolet rays increases the risk for such common diseases as cataracts, macular degeneration and eye cancers. Expensive sunglasses aren t necessary as long as they have 100 percent UVA and UVB protection. Cataracts, which cause clouding of the lens, are inevitable for most people after they hit about age 40. In the early stages, cataracts cause glare that s most often noticed during nighttime driving. The television eventually becomes blurrier and prescription glasses won t help. Fortunately there are surgical treatments for cataracts. Macular degeneration is a disease of primarily older and Caucasian patients. The disease is characterized by damage to the central retina and reduction of central vision. Sun exposure and smoking are linked to macular degeneration. While treatments exist to slow the disease progression, existing vision loss is often irreversible. Glaucoma is a disease that African-Americans especially are at risk of contracting. Glaucoma begins with the loss of peripheral vision and can claim all vision without treatment. Having a family history of glaucoma also is a risk factor, along with high eye pressures and old age. Glaucoma can be treated, but existing damage cannot be reversed, and patients must follow strict treatment regimens to preserve their sight. Avoid eye trauma In the hands of children, things like fireworks, BB and paintball guns are predictable eye hazards that cause many vision-threatening injuries. Adults also risk eye injuries in predictable situations, often when on the job. Fortunately, most employers require the use of protective eyewear when appropriate. For weekend warriors, common sense should dictate, so when involved in eye-threatening activities, polycarbonate eye coverings are a must. Poor hygiene linked to infections Although a wonderful alternative to eyeglasses for millions of people, contact lenses can cause infections when wearers don t use good hygiene. Contact lensrelated infections can and have claimed people s vision for the rest of their lives. To avoid infection, wash hands before cleaning and placing contacts in the eyes, wash hands before removing them, never sleep or swim while wearing contacts and make sure the contact lens solution has not reached its expiration date. Technology aids UAMS patients The diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases have improved dramatically in the last decade with new research and exciting technology to aid eye physicians and surgeons. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently acquired one of the latest imaging technologies, the Pentacam. The Pentacam, at the school s Harvey and Bernice Jones Eye Institute, is the only one in Arkansas, and one of only 25 in the nation. The Pentacam provides the best, most useful view of the front segment of the eye available. The device can alert doctors to diseases years earlier than before and help with diagnosis and treatment of eye injuries. The Pentacam allows doctors to better predict problems that may occur years later in patients seeking vision correcting refractive surgery, such as LASIK or PRK. By age 50, yearly dilated eye exams are necessary to rule out cataracts, glaucoma or macular degeneration. And anyone with diabetes needs an annual eye exam because diabetes can cause numerous vision problems that can lead to blindness. Bhairavi V. Kharod, M.D., is Chief of Service, Cornea and External Disease Assistant Professor, Cataract and Refractive Service, Harvey and Bernice Jones Eye Institute, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. 28 CITY & TOWN

29 ACCRTA scholarships available The executive board of the Arkansas City Clerks, Recorder and Treasurers Association (ACCRTA) is accepting applications for scholarships to attend the Municipal Clerks Training Institute, the Academy for Advanced Education and the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) annual conference, all of which enable municipal clerks to further their educational training. One scholarship honors the memory of Bill S. Bonner and will be awarded only to first-year attendees in the certification program at the Municipal Clerks Training Institute. Five $400 scholarships for tuition and lodging will be awarded to attend the certification section of the Municipal Clerks Institute, Sept in Fayetteville. The deadline to apply is May 5. One $400 scholarship will be awarded to attend the Academy of Advanced Education, Sept in Fayetteville. The deadline to apply is May 5. One $400 scholarship will be awarded to attend the IIMC annual conference, May in Atlanta. The IIMC awards 10 additional regional scholarships to the conference. The deadline to apply is April 6. For an application and further information, contact Scholarship Chairman Paula Caudle at Ext The new edition of the Handbook for Arkansas Municipal Officials has arrived. The Handbook compiles state laws affecting Arkansas municipalities, including the newest laws from the 2007 legislative session. This is the most complete publication on municipal law and city government in Arkansas. ORDER FORM The must-have reference for every city hall in Arkansas Mail to: Arkansas Municipal League $70 each to members Attn: Handbook Sales $85 each to non-members P.O. Box 38 $65 each pick up at League North Little Rock, AR Please send copies Enclosed is a check in payment Name Title Address City State Zip Code Phone JANUARY

30 GRANT MONEY MATTERS Planning attracts funding After assessing community needs and goals, create a detailed plan to actualize the vision and attract grant money. By Chad Gallagher Last month we discussed the importance of planning ahead for strong, stable community development. Specifically, we looked at the importance of conducting a community needs assessment. Such an assessment gives public officials important community input, relative comparative data and an important research document for future development. This needs assessment becomes a great tool and point of reference for communities applying for grant funding and also for launching various new endeavors. Its benefits, however, remain limited if you do not follow the subsequent steps. The next step after your needs assessment is the development of a community blueprint. Developing a community blueprint is an essential component for longterm community development and is another important element to achieving assistance through grants from outside funding sources. A community blueprint becomes the guiding star for your community s development. Based on the findings of the community needs assessment, the blueprint becomes the architectural plan for your community s future. It is in essence a strategic plan for your community, addressing the challenges discovered in the needs assessment phase. It should also describe how community strengths will be emphasized and should articulate community development goals. Ultimately, this plan offers the community a picture of the desired future. Like any good blueprint, it shows what your efforts will one day produce and is honest in describing the necessary steps that should be taken to get there. Your community blueprint should include long-term planning for all of the key components of your community, including economic development, healthcare, education, community services, infrastructure, housing and much more. While always amendable, the plan serves as the primary source of guidance for community development in each addressed area. It should include the longterm vision and the necessary short-term steps needed to reach this vision. It is both a visionary blueprint and a list of various strategies that can be utilized in order to achieve success. For example, if the redevelopment of a town center is a key component of your community s vision, then the community blueprint should articulate and describe what this would need to look like in order to be achieved. In order to reach the goals, the plan should highlight key steps that must be taken, such as amending zoning regulations, revitalizing certain infrastructure, replacing existing utilities, beginning new building projects and recruiting specific private partnerships. The blueprint should also address the major identifiable hurdles to reaching your community goals. This visionary plan will have to be revised, amended and updated regularly but overall will create one common goal for the community. It also will become a very valuable tool in the grant procurement process. Community planning documents, such as a needs assessment and a thorough community blueprint, demonstrate to funding organizations a community s level of commitment to planning and success. The time, energy and effort invested into planning are not overlooked by those organizations when determining where they should invest their dollars. Your efforts say, We ve worked hard. We re trustworthy. We know what we are up against and we have a plan. Ultimately, this community blueprint becomes the vision that your community can rally around. Like the needs assessment, its creation should be very inclusive with participation from members of all sectors in the community. The more public its development, the more widely it will be embraced and adhered to in its longterm implementation. The blueprint should paint a colorful picture of your community s envisioned future and then address the specific actions needed to make this dream a reality. It is important that you do not limit the process due to a potential lack of resources or because of the various hurdles ahead. Instead, design exactly what your community should become and let the ingenuity and creativity of your citizens begin to bring solutions in the implementation process. Do not be afraid to dream big! This is an important step toward your community becoming its very best. Chad Gallagher is principal of Legacy Consulting and a former mayor of DeQueen. Contact him at or by at chad.gallagher@legacyincorporated.com. 30 CITY & TOWN

31 Index Save this index and use it to research past articles back to Phone Service Activated-Jan. 07, p.23 Advertising and Promotion Expenditures authority-oct. 03, p.15; use Oct. 03, p.28 Purchases-Jan. 03, p.15 Queries-Jan. 03, p.14 Residency-Dec. 03, p.12 Tax per purchase-oct. 03, p.28 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Assistance-Jan. 07, p.20 Test before assuming-may 05, p.27 Animal Control Animal Control Officers-Feb. 05, p.34; work emotionally taxing-nov. 07, p.24 ASACA certification-may 06, p.21 Bans, breed-specific legislation-june 04, p.22; Jan. 05, p.30; Feb. 06, p.34; Pine Bluff- July 07, p.32; rural area needs-oct. 07, p.18 Battles, Benny honored-oct. 06, p.18 Building program-sept. 03, p.24 Burrowing pests-march 06, p.40 Control considered-dec. 05, p.30 Containing city wildlife-aug. 05, p.34 Conway, new policy-july 04, p.38 Distemper, vaccination-jan. 07, p.26 Dog fighting-may 07, p.26 Dog parks-july 05, p.38 Dogcatcher obsolete-aug. 03, p.12 Donating items-nov. 05, p.38 Farm animals gone wild-feb. 04, p.22 Financial assistance, availability-july 06, p.36 Free-range cats-march 05, p.34 Horseshoe Bend-Sept. 04, p.30. Low-income owners-oct. 03, p.10 Military pet care-april 03, p.32 Municipal ordinances-feb. 07, p.26 NLR adoption trailer-march 03, p.15 North Shore Animal League-May 03, p.29; March 05, p.34; June 05, p.34; March 07, p.26 Nuisances-Jan. 03, p.22; due process req.-april 06, p.42 Outreach programs-jan. 04, p.26 Overpopulation, education-dec. 07, p.24 Peddlers-June 06, p.26 Pet ownership, trends-aug. 04, p.22; responsibilities-nov. 06, p.26; Dec. 06, p.26 Pet therapy-aug. 06, p.22 Pit bulls-june 04, p.22; Jan. 05, p.30; ban s success-feb. 06, p.34; July 07, p.32 Public support-dec. 03, p.10 Repeat offenders-april 07, p.26 Serves people-may 05, p.34 Sharing resources-oct. 05, p.26 Shelter-Nov. 04, p.16; software-april 05, p.26; inside v. outside-may 06, p.24 Shelters-April 03, p.10 Speaking Spanish-Dec. 04, p.22 Sterilization-Sept. 07, p.24 Sweeper law-oct. 04, p.26 Tethering, inhumane-sept. 06, p.22 Weather, hot-june 03, p.18; fall-oct. 06, p.18 Wildlife woes-sept. 05, p.38 Wolf hybrid-july 03, p.32 Arkansas City Attorneys Association (ACAA) Continuing Legal Education (CLE)-May 03, p.15; offered-dec. 04, p.15; May 06, p.21; Dec. 06, p.20; May 07, p.14 Officers, elected-july 07, p.14 Arkansas City Clerks, Recorders and Treasurers Association (ACCRTA) (see City Clerks) Arkansas Community of Excellence (ACE) Clarksville-Nov. 06, p.20 Des Arc-Nov. 03, p.12 Dumas-Sept. 04, p.33 El Dorado-Oct. 04, p.14 England-Nov. 06, p.20 Eureka Springs-Nov. 06, p.20 Fordyce-Nov. 03, p.12 Gravette-Oct. 04, p.6 Harrisburg-Nov. 06, p.20 Harrison-Nov. 03, p.12 Hazen-Nov. 03, p.12 Lake Village-Nov. 03, p.12 Magnolia-Jan. 05, p.20 Marianna-Nov. 03, p.12 McCrory-Nov. 06, p.20 Paragould-Sept. 04, p.33 Prescott-Sept. 04, p.33 Searcy-Oct. 04, p.20 Smackover-Nov. 06, p.20 Arkansas Public Administration Consortium (APAC) Certified Public Manager (CPM) program, nominations accepted-july 07, p.28 Classes announced-feb. 04, p.27 Seminars- Feb. 04, p.27 Arts Arkansas Arts Council-Oct. 05, p.8 Public Art-Oct. 05, p.8 a TEST Consultants, Inc. (also see DOT, Drugs) Accidents, car crash-jan. 07, p.34 Act 637-Nov. 07, p.36 Alcohol, abuse-june 04, p.40; April 03, p.27; Feb. 06, p.30; Alcohol Awareness Month- April 06, p.35 Background checks-feb. 03, p.23 Behavior, seasonal-nov. 06, p.34 Blind specimens-june 03, p.37 Blood pressure guidelines-april 04, p.37 Breath-test devices-april 05, p.32 Cannabis, male fertility-nov. 03, p.29 Catheterization-Aug. 05, p.40 Change of Pace seminar-jan. 05, p.44; Feb. 05, p.40 Cigarettes, teens-feb. 03, p.22 Client quiz-april 04, p.37 Cocaine-May 05, p.40 Concentra-Oct. 03, p.26 Consortium obligations-dec. 04, p.28 Conway satellite office-jan. 04, p.19; opening-march 04, p.29; update-sept. 04, p.40 Cough medicine, abuse-aug. 06, p.30 Cutting overhead costs-jan. 05, p.44 Designated employer rep training-may 05, p.40 Discrimination suit-oct. 04, p.36 Doctored test-april 05, p.32 DOT, driver education requirement-sept. 04, p.40; mgt. info.-june 04, p.40; records- Dec. 04, p.29 DOT, drug/alcohol policy-feb. 05, p.40 Drug abuse signs-sept. 03, p.28 Drug-free workplaces-may 04, p.23 Drug market-may 04, p.22 Drug testing rules-july 04, p.44 Drug testing-feb. 04, p.28; Hair-Jan. 04, p.18; Alternatives-Nov. 05, p.45; defraud-jan. 06, p.43; League testing program-june 06, p.34; Boston officers fail-sept. 06, p.30; Feb. 07, p.34 Drug use decline-aug. 03, p.24 Drug wipes-march 04, p.28 Drunken driving deaths-jan. 04, p.19 Ecstasy-April 03, p.27; June 05, p.41 Firefighters reinstated-oct. 05, p.33 Flu, prevention-dec. 05, p.37; symptoms, treatment-dec. 06, p.34 Health disorders, high blood pressure-march 03, p.21 Hemp industry-march 05, p.41 HIPAA-Sept. 03, p.28; June 03, p.36; discrepancies-march 03, p.21 Holiday emotions-dec. 03, p.32 Holiday schedule-nov. 04, p.32 Inhalants-Sept. 05, p.44; March 06, p.36 Interpreting Test Results-May 04, p.22 Iowa, employee compensation-june 03, p.36 LabOne-Feb. 04, p.28 Limbaugh, Rush-Dec. 03, p.33 LSD, PCP-June 05, p.41 Marijuana for medicine-aug. 04, p.28; Oct. 04, p.36; Oct. 05, p.34 Marijuana, risks-april 03, p.26; still most used-nov. 04, p.32; March 05, p.40; Percep- JANUARY

32 tion-july 05, p.44 Methamphetamine-April 03, p.26; Sept. 03, p.28 Mileage allowances-march 05, p.40 Monitor hospital testing-oct. 03, p.26 Nasal flu vaccine-aug. 03, p.24 National Youth Anti-Drug campaign-april 04, p.37 Northwest Lab. contract-march 04, p.29 On-site drug testing-aug. 04, p.28 OxyContin-Feb. 04, p.28 PHMSA-April 05, p.33 Prescription medicine, abuse-dec. 03, p.32; July 06, p44; Internet-Oct. 06, p.26 Prosthesis-Nov. 03, p.29 Quest diagnostics 03, index-sept. 04, p.41 Quiz answers-may 04, p.23 Random drug testing-april 04, p.36; Sept. 04, p.40; June 05, p.41; Sept. 05, p.44 Random management update-feb. 04, p.28 Random testing-aug. 03, p.24 Recovering employee-oct. 03, p.26 Smoking, workplace-may 06, p.32 Specimen collection-feb. 03, p.23 Suicide hotline-aug. 05, p.40 Testing benefits-june 04, p.40 Testing companies-sept. 03, p.29 Testing-Aug. 03, p.24; March 05, p.40 Truck drivers, safety-aug. 07, p.32 Urine testing, sales-feb. 03, p.22 Validity guidelines-may 03, p.32; Dec. 04, p.28 Web services-aug. 05, p.40 Workplace-March 07, p.34; addiction-sept. 07, p.34 Attorneys International Municipal Lawyers Assoc., BMI-Jan. 03, p.13 Awards 100 Best Fleets in North America, Fayetteville and Little Rock named-dec. 07, p.27 ACE: Dumas, Paragould, Prescott-Sept. 04, p.33; Gravette-Oct. 04, p.6; El Dorado-Oct. 04, p.14; Searcy-Oct. 04, p.20; Clarksville, England, Eureka Springs, Harrisburg, Mc- Crory, Smackover-Nov. 06, p.20 Adrian White winners-aug. 04, p.10 ALFie-Feb. 07, p.37 All-America City-Feb. 04, p.11; Nov. 05, p.27 Best Performing Cities Index-March 06, p.18 Camden Housing Authority-Jan. 03, p.23 Dailey, energy-july 03, p.29 Dean s Chair, Edward Brown-Jan. 03, p.7 Delta Byways, Delta Awards-Nov. 04, p.26; Nov. 06, p.10 Entrepreneur cities-may 03, p.8 FireWise-Feb. 04, p.19 Four Star Municipality-July 03, p.22 Great American Main Street-Sept. 04, p.18 Harvard s innovation award-july 04, p.41 Howland nominations-april 04, p.25; Feb. 05, p.28 Innovations Award, apply-aug. 05, p.21 Main Street, Rogers-Sept. 04, p.8 Mayor, alderman of year-jan. 05, p.17; Jan. 06, p.23 Outstanding CPA in Gov., Robert Sisson-May 03, p.9 Pearce, Frank honored-dec. 06, p.20 Person(s) of Year-Jul. 05, p.20 Purcell, Joe-July 06, p.30 Rhodes winners-aug. 04, p.19 Rural Advocate of Year, JoAnne Bush-July 05, p.26 Shelby, Beatrice Clark-April 05, p.18 Teamwork Ark. honors cities-march 05, p.31 Volunteer Communities of the Year, named-nov. 03, p.14; Dec. 03, p.20; Dec. 04, p.12; Jan. 06, p.10; Dec. 06, p.8 Volunteer Community of the Year, nomination deadline-jan. 05, p.29; Aug. 05, p.20; Sept. 06, p.16 Books Review: Cities in the Wilderness-Feb. 06, p.28 Review: Collapse-Oct. 05, p.12 Review: Get Urban-Aug. 05, p.16 Review: Police Management-Dec. 03, p.9 Review: The GIS Guide for Local Govt. Officials-Nov. 05, p.31 Review: The Moral Consequences of Economic Growth-Dec. 05, p.24 Review: The Power of Ideas-Sept. 05, p.17 Review: Urban Sprawl and Public Health-Feb. 05, p.33 Smarter Architecture-April 06, p.15 Census Conference-Oct. 03, p.27 Historical data-may 04, p.14 Latino population-may 05, p.6 Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA)-Aug. 07, p.14 Revised population counts-aug. 03, p.10 Centennial Incorporation Celebrations-March 03, p.14; Feb. 04, p.6; Feb. 05, p.12; March 06, p.6; July 06, p.24; March 07, p.6 Cities Adona-Dec. 05, p.14; Tree City USA-May 06, p.30 Altus, VCOY-Dec. 03, p.21 Amity, centennial-march 07, p.7 Arkadelphia, Hurricane Katrina relief-sept. 05, p.7; sesquicentennial-march 07, p.6; sports park opens-may 07, p.13 Athens-Dec. 06, p.20 Banks, centennial-march 07, p.14 Beaver-Tree City USA-May 06, p.30 Beebe,Volunteer Community of the Year-Jan. 06, p.10 Belfast-Dec. 06, p.20 Bella Vista, incorporates-dec. 06, p.16 Belleville, grant-sept. 06, p.16 Benton, Joe Purcell honored-july 06, p.30 Bentonville, Heritage Trail-Dec. 05, p.7; Tree City USA-May 06, p.30; new arena-june 06, p.20; Wi-Fi-June 07, p.10 Berlin-Dec. 06, p.20 Biggers, centennial-march 03, p.14 Bismarck-Dec. 06, p.20 Blytheville, Atlas tube plant-nov. 05, p.18; Main Street Arkansas grant-july 06, p.29 Bryant-Tree City USA-May 06, p.30 Bull Shoals-Dec. 03, p.21; Dec. 04, p.12 Burdette-Feb. 05, p.13 Cabot -Sept. 05, p.11; Hurricane Katrina relief-sept. 05, p.43 Calico Rock-Feb. 05, p.13 Camden, Hurricane Katrina relief-sept. 05, p.7; Oct. 05, p.8; riverfront park-june 06, p.10 Carlisle, FireWise-Sept. 05, p.11 Carthage-Dec. 06, p.20; centennial-march 07, p.14 Cave City, centennial-march 07, p.12 Cherokee Village, turns 50-Sept. 05, p.10; FireWise-Sept. 05, p.11; Dec. 05, p.14; Volunteer Community of the Year-Dec. 06, p.9 Chidester, centennial-march 06, p.6 Clarkridge, Volunteer Community of the Year-Jan. 06, p.10; Dec. 06, p.9 Clarksville, Volunteer Community of the Year-Jan. 06, p.10; ACE-Nov. 06, p.20 Clinton, dining room-oct. 04, p.22 Congo-Dec. 06, p.20 Conway-May 05, p.11; new theater planned-march 06, p.20; civil service commission- March 06, p.20; progressive design standards-oct. 07, p.12 Cotter-Oct. 04, p.12 Crossett, centennial-march 03, p.14 Cushman, centennial-july 06, p.24 Danville-Dec. 05, p.14 Datto-Feb. 05, p.13 Dell-Feb. 05, p.14; Tree City USA-May 06, p.30 Denmark-Dec. 06, p.20 Denver-Oct. 05, p.7 Dierks, centennial-march 07, p.12 Dover-Dec. 06, p.20 Dublin-Dec. 06, p.20 Dumas, ACE-Sept. 04, p.33; Volunteer Community of the Year-Dec. 04, p.13; Main Street Arkansas grant-july 06, p.29 Earle-Feb. 05, p.14 Egypt-Dec. 06, p.20 El Dorado, ACE-Oct. 04, p.14; Main Street Arkansas grant-july 06, p.29 Emerson-Feb. 05, p.15; Volunteer Community of the Year-Dec. 06, p.10 England, ACE-Nov. 06, p.20; Dec. 06, p.20 Etowah, Tree City USA-May 06, p.30 Eureka Springs, Volunteer Community of the Year-Dec. 04, p.13; KABF-May 05, p.13; Sept. 05, p.11; Dec. 05, p.14; Tree City USA-May 06, p.30; ACE-Nov. 06, p.20; name unique-dec. 06, p.20 Everton, community center-oct. 04, p.22; Feb. 07, p.19 Fairfield Bay-KABF-May 05, p.13 Fayetteville, trees-june 03, p.20; KABF-May 05, p.14; OKs sewer plant-nov. 05, p.18; Heritage Trail-Dec. 05, p.6; Dec. 05, p.14; Tree City USA-May 06, p.30; City Plan Nov. 06, p.18; Comunities in Bloom award-oct. 07, p.12; Fleet Division honored-dec. 07, p.27 Fordyce, Hurricane Katrina relief-sept. 05, p.8; Tree City USA-May 06, p.30 Formosa-Dec. 06, p.20 Forrest City, Hurricane Katrina relief-sept. 05, p.43 Fort Smith, Volunteer Community of the Year-Dec. 03, p.21; Fitness-Aug. 05, p.37; Oct. 05, p.28; Heritage Trail-Dec. 05, p.6; Volunteer Community of the Year-Jan. 06, p.10; Oak Cemetery-June 06, p.7; water supply expansion-dec. 06, p.6; Volunteer Community of the Year-Dec. 06, p.10; U.S. Marshals museum-sept. 07, p CITY & TOWN

33 Fourche, centennial-march 06, p.6 Gassville, centennial-march 03, p.14 Genoa-Dec. 06, p.20 Gentry, honors councilmember-april 07, p.14 Gilbert, Volunteer Community of the Year-Dec. 06, p.10 Gillett, Volunteer Community of the Year-Dec. 03, p.21; centennial-march 06, p.6 Goshen, city clerk profile-dec. 06, p.21 Gould, centennial-march 07, p.12 Grady, centennial-march 07, p.12 Gravette, overpass-oct. 04, p.6 Greenbrier, new community center-aug. 05, p.21 Greenland-Dec. 06, p.20 Griffithville-Feb. 05, p.15 Guion, centennial-march 07, p.13 Gurdon, Rose Hedge Cemetery-June 06, p.8 Hamburg-Dec. 06, p.20 Harrisburg, ACE-Nov. 06, p.20 Harrison-Oct. 05, p.28 Hartman- Dec. 05, p.14 Havana-Dec. 06, p.20 Heber Springs-Dec. 03, p.22; Dec. 04, p.21; Dec. 05, p.28; Volunteer Community of the Year-Jan. 06, p.10; Dec. 06, p.10 Helena-West Helena, name change-march 05, p.33; first council-feb. 06, p.17; sales tax rejected-april 06, p.22; Magnolia Cemetery-June 06, p.7; Main Street Arkansas grant- July 06, p.29; progress-march 07, p.23; bus service-march 07, p.28 Hermitage, centennial-march 07, p.14 Higginson, centennial-march 06, p.6 Holland-June 03, p.6; Dec. 06, p.20 Hollis- Dec. 05, p.14 Hot Springs, parking-april 03, p.24; Volunteer Community of the Year-Dec. 04, p.21; public art-oct. 05, p.7; animal control-oct. 05, p.26; Tree City USA-May 06, p.30; call center-july 06, p.30; Volunteer Community of the Year-Dec. 06, p.11; city manager honored-march 07, p.41 Houston-Dec. 05, p.14 Humphrey-Feb. 05, p.16 Huntsville, alderman steps down-jan. 07, p.21 Jacksonville, new fountain-aug. 05, p.20 Jonesboro, cat control-dec. 05, p.30; Legistar-May 07, p.34; new contstruction-june 07, p.26 Jordan-Dec. 06, p.20 Junction City-Sept. 05, p.43 Keiser, Tree City USA-May 06, p.30 Keo, veteran s park-june 04, p.10 Lake Village, Hurricane Ivan-Oct. 04, p.14; Tree City USA-May 06, p.30; hosts executive committee meeting-sept. 07, p.6 Leola, centennial-march 07, p.13 Leslie, centennial-march 06, p.6 Lincoln, centennial-march 07, p.14 Lisbon-Dec. 06, p.20 Little Flock, new fire truck-june 07, p.10 Little Rock-Jan. 03, p.41; energy-dec. 03, p.14; City Year-Oct. 04, p.14; ISO-Nov. 04, p.18; downtown praised-april 06, p.22; Tree City USA-May 06, p.30; Mount Holly Cemetery-June 06, p.9; NLC inclusive community-june 06, p.23; Dailey won t seek reelection-july 06, p.28; Pulaski Co. Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge, opens-oct. 06, p.6; nickname announced-oct. 06, p.15; homeland security-feb. 07, p.37; landfill-march 07, p.20; named Distinctive Destination-April 07, p.12; Mexican consulate opens-may 07, p.6; plant to open-july 07, p.28; Aug. 07, p.18; Fleet Services Dept. honored-dec. 07, p.27 London, Volunteer Community of the Year-Dec. 06, p.11; Dec. 06, p.20 Lonoke weatherization-nov. 05, p Lonsdale-Sept. 05, p.11 Lowell-Feb. 05, p.16 Magness, centennial-march 06, p.6 Manilla-Dec. 06, p.20 Marianna, housing, etc.-nov. 03, p.6; historic preservation grant-july 06, p.29 Marked Tree, new jobs-nov. 04, p.18 Marmaduke, tornado-may 06, p.7 Marvell, Tree City USA-May 06, p.30 Maumelle, Volunteer Community of the Year-Dec. 03, p.22; Dec. 04, p.21; Volunteer Community of the Year-Jan. 06, p.10; Dec. 06, p.11 McCrory, Volunteer Community of the Year-Dec. 04, p.21; KAB-May 05, p.14; KAB Community of the Year-May 06, p.11; ACE-Nov. 06, p.20; DRA grant-march 07, p.20 McGehee, centennial-march 06, p.6; historic preservation grant-july 06, p.29 Melbourne-Dec. 06, p.20 Mena-April 05, p.17; Airport, hospital projects-oct. 05, p.9 Monticello, historic preservation grant-july 06, p.29 Morrilton, historic preservation grant-july 06, p.29; Mayor Stewart Nelson, profile-aug. 06, p.6 Moscow-Dec. 06, p.20 Mount Vernon, new library-sept. 05, p.26; Tree City USA-May 06, p.30 Mountain Home-Dec. 03, p.22; Dec. 04, p.21; Volunteer Community of the Year-Jan. 06, p.10; Dec. 06, p.11; fire equipment grant-june 07, p.26 Mountain View, Volunteer Community of the Year-Dec. 03, p.22; Dec. 04, p.21; Volunteer Community of the Year-Jan. 06, p.10; Tree City USA-May 06, p.30; Volunteer Community of the Year-Dec. 06, p.11 Nashville, Tree City USA-May 06, p.30; Stand Up for America-May 07, p.34 New Orleans, Hurricane Katrina-Sept. 05, p.7 Norman-Dec. 05, p.14 Norphlet- Dec. 05, p.14 North Little Rock, Volunteer Community of the Year-Dec. 03, p.23; Patrick Hays Senior Center-March 03, p.23; USS Razorback-June 04, p.21; Sept. 04, p.9; River Rail-Sept. 04, p.21; ballpark-nov. 04, p.19; Skatepark-Nov. 05, p.8; Tree City USA-May 06, p.30; historic preservation grant-july 06, p.29; Main Street Arkansas, Argenta grant-july 06, p.29; Pulaski Co. Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge, opens-oct. 06, p.6; named Disinctive Destination-April 07, p.12; U.S. Youth Natinal Soccer Championship-April 07, p.14 Oden-Dec. 05, p.14 Ogden, recorder/treasurer retires-march 07, p.31 Ola, grant-sept. 06, p.16 Osceola-Sept. 05, p.43; alderman seeks House seat-jan. 06, p.12; Musicfest-June 06, p.23; new energy station-july 06, p.28 Ozark- Dec. 05, p.14; Main Street Arkansas grant-july 06, p.29 Paragould, ACE-Sept. 04, p.33; Community development plan-sept. 05, p.15, 45; Skatepark-Nov. 05, p.7; Main Street Arkansas grant-july 06, p.29; name unique-dec. 06, p.20; mayor profile-aug. 07, p.6 Paris-Dec. 06, p.20 Parkin-March 05, p.15 Patterson-May 05, p.18 Perry-Dec. 05, p.14 Pine Bluff, EDA-Nov. 04, p.18; Hurricane Katrina relief-sept. 05, p.8; public art-oct. 05, p.7; living wage-feb. 07, p.20; pit bull ban success-july 07, p.32 Plainview-Dec. 05, p.14; centennial-march 07, p.14 Pleasant Plains, centennial-march 07, p.14 Plumerville-April 05, p.12 Pocahontas, vintage car race-may 04, p.10; skatepark-nov. 05, p.6; sesquicentennial- Oct. 06, p.33; March 07, p.6 Pottsville, historic preservation grant-july 06, p.29 Prairie Grove, wastewater loan-aug. 07, p.31 Prescott, ACE-Sept. 04, p.33 Ratcliff, centennial-march 07, p.13 Rogers, Main Street award-sept. 04, p.8; Tree City USA-May 06, p.30; Main Street Arkansas grant-july 06, p.29 Russellville-Main Street Arkansas grant-july 06, p.29 Salt Lake City-Feb. 03, p.13 Scotland-Dec. 06, p.20 Searcy, ACE-Oct. 04, p.20; Architect picked for fire station-may 05, p.33; Wireless Internet-June 05, p.31; historic preservation grant-july 06, p.29; Main Street Arkansas grant-july 06, p.29 Smackover, Volunteer Community of the Year-Dec 03, p.23; clerks meeting-june 04, p.8; Volunteer Community of the Year-Jan. 06, p.10; ACE-Nov. 06, p.20 Sonora-Dec. 06, p.20 Springdale-Sept. 04, p.21; Sept. 05, p.43; Heritage Trail-Dec. 05, p.6; pop. exceeds 50,000-April 06, p.22; Northwest Arkansas Naturals-March 07, p.28 St. Charles-Aug. 03, p.20; Oct. 03, p.11; Nov. 03, p.17 Star City, growth-aug. 04, p.6 Stuttgart, Volunteer Community of the Year-Jan. 06, p.1; historic preservation grant-july 06, p.29 Sweden-Dec. 06, p.20 Texarkana, historic preservation grant-july 06, p.29; Main Street Arkansas grant-july 06, p.29 Thornburg- Dec. 05, p.14 Thornton, Hurricane Katrina relief-sept. 05, p.7; new city hall-feb. 06, p.16 Tillar, centennial-march 07, p.14 Trumann, skatepark-nov. 05, p.6; Tree City USA-May 06, p.30 Tuckerman, Volunteer Community of the Year-Dec. 04, p.21 Tyronza, Volunteer Community of the Year-Jan. 06, p.10 Van Buren-Dec. 03, p.23; Vision 2010-March 04, p.6; Volunteer Community of the Year- Jan. 06, p.10; Tree City USA-May 06, p.30; Fairview Cemetery-June 06, p.7; Volunteer Community of the Year-Dec. 06, p.17 Victoria-Dec. 06, p.20 Warren, Volunteer Community of the Year-Dec. 04, p.25; treasurer retires-jan. 07, p.12 Waterloo-Dec. 06, p.20 Watson, centennial-march 07, p.14 West Memphis, distribution centers-nov. 04, p.18 Western Grove, fire truck-oct. 04, p.25 Wheatley, centennial-march 07, p.14 Winslow-Feb. 05, p.16 Wooster, Tree City USA-May 06, p.30 Wrightsville, trail-nov. 06, p.33 JANUARY

34 Yellville, mayor honored-feb. 07, p.20 City Clerks ACCRTA, officers elected-july 06, p.5; July 07, p.17 Brigham, Johnny-Feb. 07, p.20 Cabe, Wilma-July 06, p.30 Cheevers, Keith, Frolow-July 03, p.35 Curtis, Barbie J.-June 05, p.22 District II meeting-june 04, p.8; Sept. 05, p.23 Fearman, Sandra-Feb. 04, p.16 Ferguson, Fara, profile-dec. 06, p.21 Gard, Sherri E.-April 05, p.25 Gentry/NLR clerks-july 04, p.41 Goodwin, Charlotte F.-April 05, p.25; Sept. 06, p.16 Greenhill, Mitri-Dec. 06, p.21 Greenwood, Cindy-Jan. 03, p.21; April 07, p.14 Grey, Patti Scott-Feb. 07, p.20 Grider, Suzanne-Oct. 06, p.15 Henrite, Linda M.-May 05, p.33 Hillman, Virginia-Sept. 03, p.13 Honor roll-april 06, p.24 IIMC, honors clerks-july 03, p.34; Sept. 05, p.23; Jan. 07, p.20; regional meet announced-oct. 06, p.15; Feb. 07, p.20 Jackson, Donna-Sept. 05, p.23 Kindle, Charlotte-Sept. 04, p.13 Maynard, Susan E.-April 05, p.25; Sept. 05, p.11 Municipal Clerks Week-April 06, p.24; March 07, p.41; April 07, p.14 Pensions-Jan. 03, p.14; Dec. 03, p.12 Roberts, Gina-April 05, p.25 Scholarship, ACCRTA-Jan. 04, p.27; March 06, p.34 Tax administrators-june 03, p.41 Verkler, Marva M.-March 03, p.19 Walker, Regina-Jul. 05, p.20; Oct. 05, p.9 Whitbey, Diane-Sept. 05, p.23 Willett, Carolyn-July 06, p.30 City Councils Diversity-Sept. 03, p.18 First-of-year questions reviewed-jan. 03, p.10 Procedures-Aug. 03, p.8 City Officials Bonded-March 03, p.8 Term length-nov. 03, p.18 Treasurer duties-march 03, p.8 Civil Rights Little Rock Nine, monument-sept. 05, p.12 Civil Service Commission Authority-Jan. 03, p.15 Conway, reinstated-march 06, p.20 Employee seeking political office-nov. 03, p.18 Code Enforcement Building contractor license proof-nov. 03, p.9 IAS to accredit bldg. dept.-march 05, p.31 Communications Prison spokeswoman, dealing with media-may 04, p.8 Telecommunications Act of 1996, revision of-april 06, p.24 Delta Delta Byways-Nov. 04, p.26; Rural Heritage Development Initiative-Sept. 06, p.13; Delta Awards-Nov. 06, p.10 Delta Regional Authority (DRA)-April 03, p.33; May 03, p.21; grant info.-feb. 04, p.15; healthful programs-march 04, p.25; hires director-oct. 04, p.14; funding, meeting-nov. 04, p.22; Budget cuts-nov. 05, p.21; funding-oct. 06, p.14 Future of the South Conf.-Dec. 06, p.18 Highways, grant received-april 06, p.21 Miss. Delta Grassroots Caucus-March 05, p.31; June 05, p.6; Sept. 05, p.22; Feb. 06, p.13; April 06, p.25; Sept. 06, p.11; Feb. 07, p.18; July 07, p.22 Miss. River Trail-Nov. 06, p.22 Southern Empowerment Zone/Enterprise Community Forum-Nov. 04, p.22 Disaster (also see Emergency Preparedness) Bridge collapse, Minneapolis-Sept. 07, p.12 Earthquake-March 05, p.9; March 05, p.11; Nov. 07, p.8 FEMA-Sept. 05, p.8-9, 43 Hurricane Katrina-Sept. 05, p.6 National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)- Sept. 05, p.24 Plan, procedures-june 03, p.12 Tornadoes-April 05, p.8; April 05, p.9 Diversity and Race Relations Equality Week-Sept. 03, p.11 Latino population-may 05, p.6 Little Rock Nine, monument unveiling-sept. 05, p.12 Racial profiling-sept. 03, p.22; Dec. 03, p.8 DOT (also see a TEST Consultants, Inc.) Hospital gowns, testing-aug. 05, p.40 Part 40-March 03, p.20 Domestic Mitigation Act Changes to-feb. 04, p.17 Drugs (also see a TEST Consultants, Inc.) Detox products-jan. 03, p.28 Medical marijuana-march 03, p.21; Oct. 05, p.34 Meth workshop-jan. 03, p.25 Underage drinking-june 05, p.16 Economic and Community Development Airports, muncipal/regional-may 07, p.12 Arkansas Arts Council-Oct. 05, p.8 Arkansas Coalition for Economic Security-Aug. 06, p.16 Clinton dining room-oct. 04, p.22 Community action agencies, 40th Anniv.-April 04, p.27 Cotter historic bridge-oct. 04, p.12 Electronic sealed bidding-sept. 05, p.13; Sample ordinance-oct. 05, p.30 Everton community center-oct. 04, p.22 Federal Reserve Bank speaker series-oct. 04, p.14 Future of the South Con.-Dec. 06, p.18 Gravette overpass-oct. 04, p.6 Housing and Urban Development-Feb. 05, p.22 Intl. Transportation and Econ. Development Conf.-April 06, p.26 Lake Maumelle watershed-march 05, p.14 Latino population-may 05, p.6 North Little Rock, River Rail-Sept. 04, p.21 Public art-oct. 05, p.6 Security forum set-july 06, p.30 Springdale, corner park-sept. 04, p.21 Education Literacy, A Bookcase for Every Child-Nov. 07, p.12 Elections Ballot issues-feb. 03, p.11 Felons-Jan. 03, p.16 Filing deadlines-dec. 03, p.14 Municipal election info-jan. 06, p.34; when to take oath-dec. 06, p.19 Party or not choice-dec. 03, p.14 Special-Dec. 03, p.13 Vote counts-jan. 03, p.34 e-government Electronic sealed bidding-sept. 05, p Safe policies-sept. 04, p.33 Emergency Preparedness (also see Disaster) ADEM, new director named-july 06, p.30 Communications, 911- Jan. 03, p.25; April 03, p.10; Oct. 03, p.28; managers-jan. 04, p.11; tornado-april 05, p.9 Earthquake-March 05, p.9; Nov. 07, p.8 FEMA-Sept. 05, p.8; Witt, James Lee speaks-sept. 06, p.9 Flood, damage-april 06, p.32; Levees-Nov. 06, p.8 Hurricane Ivan-Oct. 04, p.14 National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)-Sept. 05, p.24 National Incident Management System (NIMS)-Sept. 05, p.9, 43; FAQ-April 06, p.23 Prison spokeswoman, dealing with media-may 04, p.8 Pulaski County WMD drill-feb. 04, p.14 Survival driving-dec. 05, p Tornadoes-April 05, p.8; Marmaduke-May 06, p.7 Training-May 04, p.14; July 06, p.28 Urban forest, protection-aug. 06, p.28 Employees AML-Jan. 03, p.30 Benefit enhancement-april 05, p.25 EITC-Jan. 03, p.27; March 05, p.23; March 06, p.18 Legally, safely encourage language skills-july 05, p.25 Energy Dailey award-july 03, p.29 Efficiencies-Dec. 03, p.15 Osceola, new energy station-july 06, p.28 State code-sept. 04, p.39; inspection aid available-oct. 06, p.8 Engineering Am. Society of Civil Engineers report card-march 05, p.20 Asbestos-Dec. 07, p.28 Bicycle, use and accommodation-dec. 06, p.30 Bonds-Feb. 04, p CITY & TOWN

35 City cleaning-april 04, p.20 City halls-sept. 05, p.32 Coating, protective-aug. 06, p.26 Code enforcement-april 07, p.30 Concrete-July 05, p.32 Consultant hiring-sept. 04, p.24 Consultation-April 03, p.14 Contract bids-march 06, p.30 Donated buildings-may 05, p.28 Drainage-Feb. 06, p. 24 Driving safely-dec. 05, p.20 Flood, damage-april 06, p.32; flood plain, admin.-june 06, p.30; control-feb. 07, p.30 Growth-May 07, p.30 Hot weather-june 04, p.18 Infrastructure inventory-nov. 04, p.16 Mold-Jan. 03, p.20 Parks and recreation management-dec. 04, p.16; playgrounds-may 04, p. 20 Pollution regulations-april 05, p.20 Potholes-March 05, p.28 Public building codes-jan. 04, p.20 Privatization, benefits-oct. 06, p.22 Products, new-june 07, p.22 Pulaski Co. Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge, opens-oct. 06, p.6 Purchasing equipment-aug. 05, p.28 Safety, work zone-may 03, p.28; July 04, p.32; July 07, p.38 Scheduling-Oct. 05, p.20 Soils-Aug. 03, p.18 Sparking youth interest-aug. 04, p.16 Spill prevention-june 03, p.16 Spring cleaning-march 03, p.18 Storm water, rules-dec. 03, p.16; permit changes-july 06, p.28; management-sept. 06, p.26; runoff-aug. 07, p.28; Sept. 07, p.28 Streets, maintenance-july 03, p.30; Jan. 05, p.24; Nov. 05, p.32; July 06, p.40; design-nov. 06, p.30; upkeep-march 07, p.30; Nov. 07, p.28 SUVs-Sept. 03, p.20 Tornado damage-march 04, p.18 Traffic-Feb. 03, p.14; control- Nov. 03, p.24; safety-may 06, p.28 Transportation, economy-oct. 04, p.20; planning-jan. 06, p.24 Trucking Ark.-April 05, p.27 Types-June 05, p.28 Water, monitoring-oct. 07, p.22 Winter maintenance-oct. 03, p.16; freeze/thaw-feb. 05, p.28 Environment ADEQ, stormwater permit changes-july 06, p.28; electronic waste recycling-sept. 07, p.18; wastewater permit notice-oct. 07, p.23 Brownfields- April 03, p.23; Sept. 03, p.25; Feb. 05, p.22; Heifer Intl.-May 06, p.21 Burning, leaf-nov. 05, p.16; trash-march 06, p.23 Cigarette litter prevention-oct. 05, p.10; Nov. 05, p.19 Conway, sustainable development-may 05, p.11 Conway County, KABF-May 05, p.14 Energy efficiencies-dec. 03, p.15; Jan. 05, p.21 Green building, Winrock Intl.-Sept. 03, p.33; Jan. 05, p.21; April 06, p.16 Heifer Intl., new HQ-April 06, p.13; brownfield cleanup certificate-may 06, p.21 Lake Maumelle watershed-march 05, p.14 Recycling, electronics-sept. 06, p.16 Trees, pollution/erosion ctrl.-april 06, p.34 Wastewater treatment online-april 03, p.25; water/wastewater info available-april 06, p.22 Ethics Church, membership-feb. 03, p.19 City Ethics-March 07, p.33 Conflict of interest-jan. 03, p.16 Executive session, agenda for 05-Jan. 05, p.16 Finance, report for 04-Sept. 04, p.6 Meetings-Dec. 05, p.26 Fair Housing Commission Workshop announcement-jan. 04, p.10 Grand Prairie Rice Festival-Nov. 05, p.23 Riverfest, moves north-may 03, p.35 WorldFest-Oct. 05, p.25 FEMA Earthquake, preparedness-nov. 07, p.8 Flood insurance-sept. 05, p Flood plain map modernization-oct. 05, p.19, 27 Hurricane Katrina relief-sept. 05, p.8, 43 Levees, studied-nov. 06, p.8 National Incident Management System (NIMS)-Sept. 05, p.9, 43 Witt, James Lee speaks-sept. 06, p.9 Finances Budget changes-aug. 03, p.8 Budget ordinance-nov. 03, p.8 Buy, sell property-oct. 03, p.28 Charitable contributions-nov. 07, p.13 Court fines-feb. 03, p.10 Direct deposit-dec. 03, p.13 Electronic sealed bidding-sept. 05, p.13-14; Sample ordinance-oct. 05, p.30 Ethics Comm. decides who files financial statement-may 05, p.22 Federal budget, 06-March 05, p.35; 07-March 06, p.20 Finance officers meet-july 03, p.33 Grant service-oct. 03, p.25 Investing-Feb. 03, p.10 Jail fees-feb. 03, p.19; Dec. 03, p.13 Lien authority-oct. 03, p.29 New accounting standards-march 03, p.28 Officers Meet-June 04, p.8 Semiannual reports-jan. 03, p.42; July 03, p.38; Oct. 03, p.27; Jan. 04, p.25; July 04, p.42; Jan. 05, p.25; July 05, p.42; Jan. 06, p.30; July 06, p.46; Jan. 07, p.27; Aug. 07, p.16 State aid-feb. 06, p.11 Street fund separate-june 03, p.6 Taxes for club beer, wine-nov. 03, p.19 Fire Fighting Arkansas Fire Prevention Code-Oct. 03, p.13; revisited-sept. 05, p.36 Assistance to Firefighers Grant Program-April 06, p.21 Batesville, new truck-may 07, p.14 FFD, FEMA grant-aug. 05, p.15 Fighting for non-residents-april 04, p.12 Fire prevention week-sept. 05, p.14 Goshen clerk also firefighter-dec. 06, p.21 Heart problems, firefighters-june 05, p.23 ISO, rating schedule-june 04, p.10; Little Rock-Nov. 04, p.18 Leadership Awards-Nov. 06, p.16 Little Flock, new truck-june 07, p.10 Mountain Home, equipment grant-june 07, p.26 Open burning regulation-nov. 05, p.16 Parkin pumper-march 05, p.15 Rural Fire Protection Program-Aug. 07, p.15 Searcy, new station-april 06, p.24 Western Grove-Oct. 04, p.25 FireWise (also see Urban Forestry) Ark. leads in FireWise-Dec. 04, p.18; Dec. 05, p.13 Communities, named- Feb. 04, p.19; Sept. 05, p.11 How to become-feb. 03, p.18; Aug. 07, p.15 Program seeks presentation proposals-nov. 05, p.18 Floodplain Regulations Administration-June 06, p.30 Complaints-March 03, p.10 Enforcement-Oct. 05, p.24 Levees, studied-nov. 06, p.8 National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)-Sept. 05, p Map modernization-oct. 05, p.19, 27 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Celebrates 40 years-april 07, p.40 Discussions-Feb. 05, p.18 Record retention/destruction-nov. 07, p.10 Secrecy-March 03, p.10 Seminar-Aug. 07, p.18 State only section-feb. 03, p.19 Termination records-feb. 03, p.11 Violation, Fort Smith-Nov. 04, p.18 Geographic Information Systems Book review-nov. 05, p.31 Mapping state s roads-april 03, p.22 Governor Huckabee, Mike: appoints Gallagher, Chad-Jan. 03, p.41; rated among best-nov. 05, p.20 Grants Assistance, Legacy Consulting, the Grant Book Co.-Nov. 07, p.34 CDBG-March 06, p.31; April 06, p.6 COPS-April 03, p.23 Delta, highways-april 06, p.21 Dept. of Labor-April 06, p.21 Drug law enforcement-april 04, p.14 FHLBank of Dallas-Feb. 05, p.22 Firefighers Grant Program-April 06, p.21 Grants book-oct. 03, p.25 Health grants-june 05, p.36 JANUARY

36 Historic Preservation Program, grants awarded-july 06, p.29; Preserve America grant- Oct. 06, p.32 Homeland security-sept. 03, p.17 Justice Department-March 05, p.22 Needs assessment-dec. 07, p.34 Office of Community Services-June 06, p.20 Urban forestry-aug. 03, p.27 U.S. Dept. of Agriculture-Sept. 06, p.16 Health Aging-Jan. 03, p.18 All-terrain vehicles, safety-sept. 07, p.32 Allergies, relief-sept. 06, p.32 Area Health Education Centers-Oct. 07, p.26 Arthritis-Aug. 07, p.34 Automated external defibrilator-dec. 06, p.36 Cancer, other disease fighting-oct. 03, p.22 Childhood obesity-march 05, p.36; June 05, p.33 Clean Indoor Air Act-June 06, p.38 Community design-dec. 04, p.24 COPD-Feb. 05, p.37 CPR-April 03, p.28 Depression-Dec. 07, p.32 Diet, healthy holiday eating-nov. 07, p.32 Dining out-april 05, p.28 Economic health-july 04, p.40 Emergency preparedness-feb. 05, p.36 Exercise-March 06, p.42 Fit in Fort Smith -Aug. 05, p.37 Flouridated drinking water-sept. 05, p.40 Flu (See influenza) Fresh air-jan. 05, p.32 Gov. Huckabee weight loss-jan. 04, p.15 Health Care Bureau, Atty. General opens-dec. 07, p.18 Health grants-june 05, p.37 Health workers, shortage-oct. 06, p.28 Healthy snacks profitable-jan. 04, p.14 Hearing loss-march 04, p.26 Heart disease-feb. 07, p.36 Heat, safety-june 07, p.28 Household dangers-may 05, p.36 Hurricane Katrina response-oct. 05, p.28 Influenza-Nov. 05, p.40; prevention-dec. 05, p.37; pandemic, May 06, p.36; vaccination-nov. 06, p.36; symptoms, treatment-dec. 06, p.34 Kidney disease-march 07, p.36 Memory-Feb. 03, p.12 Meth labs-sept. 03, p.28 MHBF enrollment-june 03, p.15; endorses smoking cessation prog.-sept. 06, p.8 Obesity-March 04, p.23 Prostate awareness-aug. 03, p.28 Rural care-march 03, p.6 Physical abilities tests, NLRPD, FFD-Aug. 05, p.15 Physical education-sept. 04, p.32 Playgrounds-April 07, p.36 Preventing strokes-may 04, p.34 Public Health-June 04, p.36; officials lead by example-oct. 04, p.28; city ordinances promote health-april 06, p.44; Aug. 06, p.32 Secondhand smoke-nov. 04, p.8 SMART Goals-April 04, p.30 Stress-Variety-March 03, p.20; Aug. 03, p.33; reduction-dec. 05, p.32 Tobacco-July 05, p.40; cessation-jan. 06, p.32; July 07, p.44 UAMS College of Public Health-Aug. 05, p.36; celebrates 5 years-july 06, p.50 UAMS smoke-free-dec. 03, p.24; Nov. 04, p.34 Walking-April 04, p.31 Web health help-aug. 04, p.24 Weight loss-nov. 03, p.28; holiday-jan. 07, p.36; May 07, p.36 West Nile-May 03, p.18 Workplace, health programs-feb. 04, p.24; risk-feb. 06, p.36 Highway and Transportation Department Hanging banners-may 04, p.27 Pulaski Co. Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge, opens-oct. 06, p.6 History Cemeteries, preservation-june 06, p.7 Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture-May 06, p.21 Heritage Trail-Dec. 05, p.6-7, 29 Korean War, memorial-aug. 07, p.11 Lakeport plantation-oct. 07, p.8 Louisiana Purchase-April 03, p.15 Theater preservation-sept. 03, p.22 U.S. Marshals Service Museum-Sept. 07, p.10 Holidays and Celebrations Black History Month-March 04, p.10 Dr. Martin Luther King-Feb. 03, p.21; Feb. 04, p.16; March 06, p.20; Philander Smith College celebrates-dec. 07, p.18 Memorial Day-May 05, p.14 State Heritage Month-April 03, p.15 Housing Fair Housing Month, Little Rock-April 07, p.14 Marianna-Nov. 03, p.6 Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2007-Nov. 07, p.29 NLC, survey-dec. 06, p.40 Jails Expenses discussed, Dec. 05, p.26 Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission 1st Community of Year-Dec. 03, p.17 Ad campaign-march 05, p.23 Cigarette butts tossed-nov. 05, p.19 Communities of the Year-May 05, p.13; May 06, p.11 Faulkner County Community of Year-May 04, p.10 Great American Cleanup-March 06, p.22 Great Arkansas Cleanup-Aug. 07, p.18 Law Enforcement (also see Police) After-school activities-nov. 05, p.9 LECC seminars-june 04, p.8; Jan. 05, p.19; March 05, p.17; June 05, p.18; Feb. 06, p.15; March 06, p.18; May 06, p.14; June 06, p.20; Aug. 06, p.16; Oct. 06, p.12; Nov. 06, p.16; Nov. 07, p.18 Scams, utility-nov. 06, p.19 Seminar-Nov. 04, p.24 State sues body-armor maker-sept. 05, p.12 U.S. Justice Dept., awards meth-fighting funds-oct. 07, p.12 Legal (also see Legal Questions Index) Burning, regulation-nov. 05, p.16; March 06, p.23 Clean Indoor Air Act-June 06, p.38; primer-july 06, p.25 District courts, changes-nov. 06, p.6 FOIA (also see Freedom of Information Act), record retention/destruction-nov. 07, p.10 Ruins and Weed Lots package-may 07, p.8 Scams, utility-nov. 06, p.19 Shielded Outdoor Lighting Act, sample ordinance-july 06, p.27 State sues body-armor maker-sept. 05, p.12 Tort immunity, Good Samaritan Law amended-nov. 07, p.9 Legislature 86th General Assembly, session overview-april 07, p.22 Adjourns-May 03, p.6 Bulletin-Jan. 03, insert; May 03, insert Election, municipal officials seek-jan. 06, p.12 Extraordinary session, 85th Gen. Assembly-April 06, p.5 Legislative bulletin, how to get-feb. 05, p.19 Great legislative session-july 05, p.9 Special Session-May 03, p.8; school funding, teacher salaries, consolidation-feb. 04, p.10; acts, 85th Gen. Assembly-April 06, p.48 Topics, 05 session-july 05, p.37; League prepares, 07 session-sept. 06, p.6; Nov. 06, p.6 Turnback, increase requested-dec. 06, p.29 Loss Control Brailsford, Pres-Nov. 04, p.6 League safety videos-feb. 05, p.22 Main Street 20th Anniversary-May 04, p.6 Conference-Aug. 06, p.16 Director-Feb. 07, p.37; March 07, p.20 Donations, Yarnell-Nov. 06, p.16 Grants, awarded-july 06, p.29 Rogers-Sept. 04, p.8 Rural Heritage Development Initiative-Sept. 06, p.13 Winners-Feb. 03, p.6; Feb. 06, p.6 Mayors ACAAA, involvement in-april 04, p.26 Arkansas Prostate Cancer involvement-aug. 04, p.11 Boswell, Dean R. Jr., honored-march 06, p.24 Brodell, Hubert honored-oct. 03, p.10; says no to re-run-feb. 04, p.23 Bryant, Larry-Sept. 05, p.43 Bush, Mike-convention letter-june 06, p.13 Claybaker, Chris-Oct. 05, p.8 Coberly, Terry-Aug. 05, p.6; Dec. 05, p.26 Conviction-Jan. 03, p.15 Coody, Dan-Aug. 06, p.11; City Plan 2025-Nov. 06, p.18 Dailey, Jim, appointed Fed. Communications Comm.-Feb. 04, p.23; June 04, p.25; Flack 36 CITY & TOWN

37 jacket-feb. 03, p.21; Winter Conf. letter-jan. 05, p.11; Jan. 06, p.17; won t seek reelection-july 06, p.28; honored-june 07, p.6 Duncan, Bill, dies-aug. 07, p.12 Duncan, L.M.-Aug. 06, p.10 Gaskill, Mike-Sept. 05, p.15-16, 45; Nov. 05, p.7; profile-aug. 07, p.6 Hardrick, Bobby-July 07, p.25 Hays, Patrick, Winter Conf. letter-june 03, p.33; USS Razorback-June 04, p.21; June 04, p.33; Winter Conf. letter-jan. 05, p.15; Oct. 05, p.10; Winter Conf. letter-jan. 06, p.21; Feb. 07, p.35 Holland, Rick-Aug. 06, p.11 Hughes, Gary, county judge too-oct. 06, p.32 Kirkwood, Janell-Feb. 07, p.20 Lagunas-Vasquez, Marco Antonio-Oct. 05, p.10 Lonoke mayor promotes weatherizing-nov. 05, p Lyon, William-Sept. 05, p.8 Maynard, Ray-Sept. 05, p.11 Montgomery, Jerry-Oct. 05, p.32 Morris, Stanley-Aug. 05, p.11 Muse, Paul-Dec. 05, p.28 Nelson, Stewart-Aug. 05, p.10; Dec. 05, p.26; Profile, new League Pres.-Aug. 06, p.6 Nichols, Paul-Aug. 05, p.10 Northcutt, Steve, named to Workforce Investment Board-Aug. 06, p.16 Patrick, Robert, Winter Conf. letter-jan. 05, p.15; Dec. 05, p.26 Pearce, Frank honored-dec. 06, p.20 Penix, Levenis-Sept. 05, p.8 Priest, Sharon, selected adviser-jan. 03, p.41 Privett, Thomas-Nov. 05, p.14 Redus, Carl-Sept. 05, p.43; Aug. 06, p.11 Reep, Gregg, honored-jan. 05, p.20 Reynolds, Robert-Aug. 05, p.11 Shipp, Horace-Aug. 05, p.12 Townsell, Tab-Aug. 06, p.10; new president-feb. 07, p.6 Valley, James-March 07, p.23 Van Pouke, M.L. Jr.-Feb. 06, p.10 Wallace, Jimmy-Feb. 06, p.10 Yarbrough, Gene-Aug. 04, p.6; goals-aug. 04, p.9 Media Prison spokeswoman, dealing with media-may 04, p.8 Relations-Jan. 07, p.10 Mediation Generally permissible-feb. 03, p.11 Medical Medicare drug coverage-aug. 05, p.12 Workers comp tip-aug. 05, p.16 HIPAA, PHI-Feb. 03, p.9; security and privacy of-july 03, p.28 Municipal League Building renovation, public art-july 04, p.12; geothermal to be installed-dec. 05, p.27; geothermal installed-jan. 07, p. 12 Cash Management Trust-Dec. 07, p.8 City & Town, statement of ownership-oct. 06, p.27; Oct. 07, p.19 Drug testing-june 06, p.34 Employees-Jan. 03, p.31 Executive Committee, annual planning meeting-sept. 03, p.41; Sept. 03, p.6; Sept. 06, p.6; Sept. 04, p.6; Sept. 07, p.6 Finances-July 06, p.9 Grant service-oct. 03, p.25; Legacy Consulting-Nov. 07, p.34 Index fund-july 03, p.10 Index of City & Town-Jan. 03, p.34; Jan. 04, p.29; Jan. 05, p.33; Feb. 06, p.40; Jan. 07, p.37 McKnight, Donna, retires-aug. 07, p.9 MHBF, endorses smoking cessation prog.-sept. 06, p.8 MLDP, off-duty police exemption-oct. 07, p.6 MTAP-April 03, p.25; June 03, p.8; online accounting-july 04, p.39; training schedule- Aug. 04, p.11 Officials honored-july 04, p.19 Officers-Jan. 03, p.13; July 03, p.12; July 04, p.5; July 05, p.5; Aug. 05, p.6; July 06, p.5; Jan. 07, p.6; Feb. 07, p.6 Pension Mgt. Trust Program-Sept. 04, p.12 Policies and Goals-Aug. 03, insert; July 04, p.8; July 04, p.11; July 06, p.10; Aug. 06, insert; Aug. 07, insert President-July 03, p.11 Property meeting notice-sept. 04, p.13 Proposed legislation-nov. 04, insert Sales, use tax collectors listed-dec. 05, p.26 Seminars, Land use issues-sept. 05, p.35; Legislative topics, Nov. 06, p.6; finance, workplace safety, planning-nov. 07, p.6 USS Razorback-Sept. 04, p.9 Woodruff, John, honored-feb. 06, p.14; dies-april 07, p.6 Workshop, 85th Gen. Assembly-Oct. 04, p.23 Fall Conference CLE-Nov. 03, p.23 Form-Oct. 03, p.23; Sept. 03, p.16 General-Jan. 03, p.6 Legislature concerns-jan. 03, p.6 Program-Oct. 03, p.24; Nov. 03, p.22 Questions-Oct. 03, p.24 Wrap-up-Jan. 03, p.6; Dec. 03, p.6 League Convention Adrian White Award winners-aug. 04, p.10 Attendees-July, 03, p.14; July 04, p.16 Awards, to Legislators-May 05, p.22; certificates given-july 06, p.13; cities, officials recognized-july 06, p.15; July 07, p.12 CLE-May 06, p.21 Coverage-July 03, p.6; July 04, p.6; July 05, p.6; July 06, p.6; July 07, p.6 Delegates-July 06, p.18 Executive director s address-july 04, p.10; July 07, p.11 Policies & Goals-Aug. 03, insert; Aug. 04, insert; Aug. 05, insert; set-july 06, p.10; Aug. 06, insert; set-july 07, p.10 Political candidates speak-july 06, p.12 President s remarks-july 04, p.9 Program-May 03, p.22 Proposed resolutions/policy changes-june 04, p.6 Rhodes Award winners-aug. 04, p.19 Sponsors-July 04, p.23; July 06, p.16; July 07, p.18 Tentative program-june 03, p.22; March 05, p.13; June 05, p.10; June 06, p.14; May 07, p.18; June 07, p.12 Vice Presidents introduced-aug. 06, p.10 Workshops-July 04, p.14; July 06, p.11 Winter Conference Conf. coverage-feb. 05, p.6; Feb. 06, p.6; Feb. 07, p.8 Continuing Legal Education (CLE) offered-dec. 04, p.15; Dec. 05, p.8 Exchange students-march 05, p.15; Correction-April 05, p.12 Financial aid-feb. 06, p.11 Little Rock conf.-dec. 04, p.6 Tentative program-jan. 05, p.12; Dec. 05, p.27; Jan. 06, p.18; Jan. 07, p.16; Dec. 07, p.14 Words of wisdom-feb. 05, p.10 National Center for Small Communities Entrepreneur cities-may 03, p.8 National League of Cities (NLC) Afterschool Policy Advisors Network-Nov. 05, p.9 Anti-eminent domain bill opposition-nov. 05, p.17 Congressional-City Conf.-April 03, p.6; April 04, p.7; April 05, p.6; April 07, p.34 Congress of Cities-Jan. 03, p.8; Jan. 04, p.6; Indianapolis-Jan. 05, p.6; Jan. 06, p.6; Jan. 07, p.7 Housing survey-dec. 06, p.40 Howland Awards Nominations-April 04, p.25 Hurricane Katrina relief-sept. 05, p.8 Inclusive communities-april 06, p.11; Little Rock-June 06, p.23; Aug. 06, p.16 NLC TV-Aug. 07, p.23 Infrastructure, funding-sept. 07, p.13 Nominating Committee-Dailey-Nov. 03, p.15 Race Equality Week-Sept. 05, p.12 Salt Lake City-Feb. 03, p.13 Seeks partnership with Bush-Nov. 04, p.31 Small Cities Council-May 03, p.33 State of America s Cities Survey-March 06, p.31 Supports FCC, voice-over-internet-june 05, p.22 Tax reform opposition-nov. 05, p.17 Obituaries Adams, William Ethan (Bud)-Oct. 03, p.19 Anglin, Sue-Dec. 05, p.8 Apple, E.Q. (Buddy)-July 05, p.31 Auger, John-Nov. 05, p.18 Bachand, Doris Lynn-June 05, p.18 Baker, Marvin (Benny)-May 05, p.27 Balch, G.I.-March 05, p.18 Balch, Walter Andrew-Feb. 04, p.14 Baldwin, Edwin Thomas-June 03, p.16 Ball, Mack Sr.-Aug. 06, p.17 Barker, James Madison Jr. -Feb. 06, p.14 Bartholomew, Edward Meehan-May 05, p.27 Baxter, Bobbie Joe-Jan. 03, p.23 Bean, Charles David-March 07, p.31 Benton, Sherbert Cabot-Feb. 06, p.14 Besharse, Dorothy L. -Aug. 06, p.17 Black, Leonard J.-March 06, p.19 Blair, L.D.-Nov. 05, p.18 JANUARY

38 Blanks, Aubrey G. Jr.-March 03, p.11 Blevins, George Charles-Oct. 06, p.15 Bone, Paul Lynne-March 07, p.31 Borchert, Martin-May 07, p.23 Boyd, Horace George Jr.-March 05, p.18 Boyd, Irma Jean-June 06, p.22 Bradley, Don-Feb. 04, p.14 Brooks, Millie Muriel-Aug. 05, p.28 Brown, Don F.-Feb. 05, p.37 Bryant, Eddie B.-July 04, p.37 Buchanan, Vernon-Jan. 04, p.10 Burkett, Jimmy Dale-Dec. 03, p.19 Burnside, Ohmer Clary (Googie)-Feb. 03, p.21 Burris, George W. Butch Jr.-July 05, p.31 Caldwell, William Henry-June 03, p.16 Campbell, Perry-Oct. 05, p.11 Caristianos, Marjorie Ann (Marge)-Nov. 04, p.15 Carson, A.A. (Kit)-July 04, p.37 Carver, Millard-Sept. 07, p.26 Chambers, Sue Latham-Sept. 04, p.12 Childers, Manley (Junior)-Aug. 06, p.17 Choate, Paul B.-Aug. 05, p.28 Clark, John E. Jr.-Jan. 03, p.23 Clayborn, Jimmy-Oct. 07, p.19 Cobb, Thurlo-July 07, p.41 Cochran, Bob-Jan. 03, p.23 Coffman, Jack-Feb. 07, p.17 Coggins, Jack-April 07, p.25 Cook, Sybil Molene-April 04, p.15 Cook, William J. (Billy Joe)-Jan. 06, p.14 Corwin, Orrin Monroe III-Sept. 06, p.19 Crain, William Stephen-Feb. 06, p.14 Currie, John Bellfield-July 04, p.37 Daniels, Wallace-May 05, p.27 Davis, Thomas E.-March 06, p.19 Dawson, A. Banks-May 04, p.14 Dickson, Lawrence Dale-April 03, p.13 Dillahunty, W. H. (Sonny)-Aug. 03, p.17 Dorney, Tom Edward-May 07, p.23 Drake, Arvil Roy -Dec. 06, p.37 Duncan, Bill-Aug. 07, p.12 Duncan, Mattie Bernice-Aug. 04, p.10 Duncan, Robert-Jan. 03, p.23 Eakin, George W. (Bill)-Nov. 06, p.27 Evans, Raymond Edward-Nov. 06, p.27 Fann, Ray O.-Jan. 03, p.23 Farrell, Eugene Roy, Sr.-Aug. 04, p.10 Fenton, James F.-Oct. 05, p.11 Finley, Julian C.-Feb. 03, p.21 Fisher, Robert Lewis-April 03, p.13 Fitch, Gordon B.-Feb. 07, p.17 Floyd, Margaret Lewellen Kelley-April 06, p.23 Foreman, James E. (Jim)-Dec. 06, p.37 Fowler, Jewel Elizabeth Meador Bowles-June 05, p.18 Gandy, Mary Jane Morris-Sept. 03, p.11 Garrett, Cecil Bryan-Feb. 04, p.14 Garrett, Joellen-Nov. 05, p.18 Garrett, Tilda-Oct. 03, p.19 Gearld D. Wheeler, Gerald D.-Jan. 04, p.10 Gentry, Denver Ray-Feb. 03, p.21 George, John Derrell-March 06, p.19 Gilliam, William C.-Aug. 05, p.28 Glenn, Lula (Landers)-Dec. 06, p.37 Glover, William Henry Bill -Feb. 06, p.14 Goldberger, Charles S.-Nov. 06, p.27 Goldman, Brian Christopher-Feb. 06, p.14 Goodwin, George-Oct. 04, p.36 Gowen, Hayward Henry-April 03, p.13 Graves, Robert Clinton Sr.-July 05, p.31 Gray, William Oscar-Aug. 04, p.10 Griffith, Henrietta (Rheta)-Aug. 05, p.28 Hall, Joanna Harber-Jan. 03, p.23 Hall, Oliver Wendell Jr.-Dec. 04, p.19 Hanna, Fred B.-Sept. 04, p.12 Harding, Bill-July 07, p.41 Harris, William Maxfield (Billy Max)-Nov. 05, p.18 Harwell, Jerry Dale-Sept. 06, p.19 Heard, J. Paul-July 06, p.31 Heard, Sharon Burrow-July 06, p.31 Heintz, Thomas Joseph-April 06, p.23 Henderson, James Clifton Sr.-March 06, p.19 Hendrix, Owen Buford-July 06, p.31 Henry, Clara M.-Jan. 03, p.23 Hess, Mary Emma Sullenberger-Jan. 03, p.23 Hickman, James Harry, Dr.-March 04, p.11 Hill, Jack-Jan. 07, p.29 Hoggard, Jim-Dec. 03, p.19 Holiman, Helen W.-Aug. 03, p.17 Hollingsworth, P.A. Les -May 07, p.23 Horst, Howard Herman-Sept. 04, p.12 House, Patty L.-Jan. 07, p.29 House, W.D.-March 03, p.11 Hubbard, George-March 06, p.19 Hulsey, Thurston-May 07, p.23 Hunt, Alice Mae (Jo)-Oct. 05, p.11 Hyde, Leland S.-July 06, p.31 Irwin, James Clark-May 04, p.14 Jackson, Robert-Aug. 04, p.10 Jefferson, Nathan-Dec. 05, p.8 Jenkins, W.C. (Rube)-Oct. 05, p.11 Jernigan, W.J. Jr.-June 05, p.18 Johnson, E.W. Jr.-Dec. 03, p.19 Johnson, William E. (Bill)-Sept. 04, p.12 Johnston, Glenn W.-May 04, p.14 Johnston, Rudolph (Rudy) W.-May 05, p.27 Johnston, Thomas Alfred-Sept. 05, p.45 Jones, Charles Darwin-Nov. 05, p.18 Jones, Harold Eugene (Dopie)-March 05, p.18 Jones, Johnny-June 05, p.18 Keith, Dorothy Moss-Jan. 07, p.29 Keller, David Lee-Dec. 06, p.37 Kelly, Thad R. Jr.-Feb. 06, p.14 Ketchum, Marguerite Dawson-Feb. 05, p.37 Lander, William R. (Pop)-Feb. 07, p.17 Langley, Edsel Clinton-June 06, p.22 Lann, Bobbie Gene (Bob)-Sept. 06, p.19 LaVelle, Mary Lou-July 05, p.31 Leibrock, George Lawrence (Buddy) Jr.-June 06, p.22 Lewis, James (Junior)-Oct. 07, p.19 Lewis, Joe-Feb. 05, p.37 Lewis, Robert L.-July 06, p.31 Lindsay, William K.-Sept. 03, p.11 Lippard, Charles Richard (Rick)-March 06, p.19 Lowe, Marion Ray-April 07, p.25 Markley, J. Howard-April 06, p.23 Marks, Malcolm (Lamar)-Dec. 03, p.19 Marshall, Jerry Jean Wells-March 06, p.19 Mathis, Delilah Lehew Standridge Chivers-Nov. 04, p.15 Matthews, Charles-Nov. 06, p.27 May, Larry Wayne-Dec. 03, p.19 McConnell, Leslie-April 03, p.13 McEntire, J.A. Jr.-Jan. 03, p.23 McMath, Sidney Sanders-Oct. 03, p.19 McMillan, Lee Lorn-Feb. 05, p.37 McNeil, John Edward Jack Jr.-June 07, p.16 Merritt, Dana-April 04, p.15 Miller, Harriett Willene-Aug. 04, p.10 Mitchell, Ken-Nov. 05, p.18 Mitchum, Jim A.-July 05, p.31 Moore, Marvin Eberle-Sept. 04, p.12 Moore, Walker-Feb. 04, p.14 Morris, Jasper-Jan. 03, p.23 Morrison, Billy Ray-March 03, p.11 Morrow, Mildred-April 06, p.23 Moss, William Edwin Jr.-July 03, p.39 Mowder, Charles (Chuck)-June 05, p.18 Murphy, Maxine Long-Jan. 03, p.23 Mussino, Earl-Feb. 04, p.14 Neff, Mida-Aug. 03, p.17 Nelson, Richard Franklin-Nov. 04, p.15 Nipp, Willie Joe-Sept. 03, p.11 Nowlin, Robert W.-July 03, p.39 O Daniel, Eugene-Jan. 03, p.23 Oates, R.H. (Bill)-April 03, p.13 Oswald, Harry L.-Jan. 07, p.29 Pamplin, David Eugene-July 03, p.39 Parker, Karen Sue-April 03, p.13 Parker, Ted C.-Jan. 06, p CITY & TOWN

39 Parks, Donald E.-Dec. 06, p.37 Paschall, Robert (Bob)-July 07, p.41 Paulus, E.F. (Bebe) Jr.-June 04, p.8 Pearce, Franklin Southard-Feb. 06, p.14 Pectol, Jerry-July 07, p.41 Perkins, Fred M. Sr.-March 06, p.19 Pettingill, Dennis Harley (D.H.) Jr.-March 06, p.19 Pettit, Lester Townsend (Jackie)-April 04, p.15 Piechocki, Charles-Oct. 04, p.36 Pierce, Cloyce-April 03, p.13 Pinson, Willard F.-Feb. 07, p.17 Porhamer, John Fredrick-Feb. 04, p.14 Poyner, John D.-Jan. 03, p.23 Pulley, Joseph Clarence-Dec. 03, p.19 Purdom, Tommie Dean-Jan. 04, p.10 Reagan, William Dean-July 06, p.31 Reed, Floyd Leon-Jan. 05, p.23 Reynolds, E.M. Jr.-June 05, p.18 Ridgeway, Clarence-May 04, p.14 Riggs, John-June 07, p.16 Roberson, Wayne V. (Hap)-Oct. 05, p.11 Rockefeller, Winthrop Paul-July 06, p.31 Ross, Raymond (Pete)-Oct. 06, p.15 Rowe, Gerald (Jerry)-Sept. 06, p.19 Rowland, Mildred Manis-May 03, p.35 Sawyer, Lecil Richard (Tom)-Sept. 04, p.12 Schmitt, Edward D.-Sept. 04, p.12 Scott, William Lonnie-Aug. 05, p.28 Seaton, Bill-Feb. 07, p.17 Shenebeck, Robert-March 07, p.31 Simmons, Roy E.-July 05, p.31 Simpson, Vernon Bateman (Dugan)-May 05, p.27 Sipes, Raymond J.-July 04, p.37 Smith, J.D.-Jan. 06, p.14 Smith, Jesse Dewey-March 04, p.11 Sorrells, Leon Bradford-Nov. 06, p.27 Sparks, Oswald-July 04, p.37 Sparrow, Chester-Oct. 03, p.19 Snodgrass, Roy Earl-Feb. 06, p.14 Starnes, Mary Ann-Sept. 04, p.12 Stauber, Kelly-Jan. 03, p.23 Steel, George Edwin (Jetty)-March 06, p.19 Stevens, Jim-June 06, p.22 Stevens, Robert Mayo-March 06, p.19 Stone, Herd E., Dr.-Jan. 04, p.10 Stuckey, Monroe F.-April 03, p.13 Tabor, Alfred-April 06, p.23 Talley, Thomas J.-Feb. 07, p.17 Taylor, H.A. Jr.-June 04, p.8 Templeton, Joe L. Sr.-Nov. 05, p.18 Thomas, Charles Dawes-Dec. 03, p.19 Toothaker, Allen Ray-March 04, p.11 Townsend, A. Wayne-Jan. 03, p.23 Treadway, Joe Jr.-April 04, p.15 Vance, Howard Grant-Sept. 05, p.45 Vest, Buford W.-Nov. 04, p.15 Vines, Carlton Ray-June 07, p.16 Walters, W.H.-March 05, p.18 Ward, Ralph-July 06, p.31 West, Dorothy Louise-July 03, p.39 White, David Riley-Jan. 03, p.23 White, Frank D.-June 03, p.16 Wilder, Cain-Aug. 05, p.28 Wieman, Clarence G.-Oct. 06, p.15 Wilkinson, Nelda-Feb. 04, p.14 Williams, Paul X Jr.-Nov. 05, p.18 Wilmoth, E.J. (Jack)-Feb. 07, p.17 Wilson, Lucille Stevens-Dec. 03, p.19 Woodruff, John K. III-April 07, p.6, 25 Workman, Alfred (Al) Floyd-Jan. 04, p.10 Wright, L. (Bill) William-Jan. 03, p.23 Zimmerman, Louise Moorman-Dec. 07, p.6 Opinion Annexation survey, Breshears, Sarah-Feb. 05, p.35 FOIA, celebrates 40 years: Blagg, Brenda-April 07, p.40 Green building: Cound, Gerald-April 06, p.16 Internet sales tax: Barnes, Steve-Jan. 03, p.19 Minneapolis, bridge collapse: Roy, Sandy Colvin-Sept. 07, p.12 Peirce, Neil-May 03, p.34; post-election dilemma-nov. 04, p.30; state, city budget cuts- March 05, p.37; surplus short-lived-nov. 06, p.11; urban renewal-feb. 07, p.16 President s budget: Coulter, Hope-April 05, p.23 Public Use: Carpenter, Thomas M.-Aug. 05, p.22 Sales tax: Riggs, John-Nov. 03, p.16 Tax reform: Brummett, John-Dec. 03, p.11; Johnson, Clint-Oct. 04, p.8 Parks and Recreation Arkadelphia, sports park opens-may 07, p.13 Army engineers close parks-feb. 04, p.15 Bicycle Advocacy of Central Arkansas, Ride of Silence-June 07, p.11 Budget-Nov. 03, p.8 Camden, riverfront park-june 06, p.10 Commissioners-April 03, p.10 First Tee golf-sept. 03, p.11 Miss. River Trail-Nov. 06, p.22 Pulaski Co. Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge, opens-oct. 06, p.6 Skateparks-Nov. 05, p.6-8 Soccer match-nov. 03, p.15 Trails, Wrightsville-Nov. 06, p.33 Weapons-Sept. 03, p.27 Personalities Brailsford, Pres-Nov. 04, p.6 Brummett, John-July 03, p.6 Clark, Wesley-July 03, p.6; Oct. 03, p.6 Friedl, Fritz-Aug. 05, p.18 Jacobs, Jane-Aug. 06, p.16 Patrick, Robert-Aug. 03, p.20 Witt, James Lee speaks-sept. 06, p.9 Personnel Auto allowance-may 03, p.17 COBRA-Sept. 03, p.12 FLSA-Sept. 03, p.8; Sept. 04, p.10; Aug. 04, p.13 Felon, code enforcement-oct. 03, p.15 Firefighter pay-aug. 03, p.8 Immigration forms-sept. 04, p.17 Military duty, leave-feb. 03, p.11; Nov. 03, p.8 Overtime rules-may 04, p.14; for police/fire fighters-aug. 04, p.13 Maternity leave-nov. 03, p.19 Payment in lieu of insurance-sept. 03, p.15 Pensions-Jan. 03, p.16; Feb. 03, p.11 Public servant-june 03, p.10 Teen hiring-june 03, p.44 Planning and Zoning Area boundary-sept. 04, p.28 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code revisited-sept. 05, p.36 Arkansas Water Plan-Feb. 07, p.24 Board of Adjustment-Sept. 03, p.10 Child care centers-april 03, p.20 Citizen participation-march 03, p.12; Dec. 05, p.28 Code enforcement-april 07, p.24 Commission, volunteers-nov. 03, p.26; Nov. 05, p.36; appeals-nov. 06, p.24 Conway, progressive standards-oct. 07, p.12 Definitions change-jan. 03, p.26 Density-Feb. 06, p.32; March 06, p.38; April 06, p.40 Development, impact fees-april 05, p.24; design standards-may 07, p.24 Emergence theory-sept. 06, p.20 Fairness-Oct. 03, p.20 Fire Code-Aug. 04, p.20 Floodplain regulation enforcement-oct. 05, p.24 Higher densities-feb. 05, p.32 Jacobs, Jane, remembered-aug. 06, p.17 Land use-oct. 04, p.24 Main Street Arkansas Programs-May 04, p.26 Manufactured housing-june 03, p.14; Part II, July 03, p.36; Oct. 03, p.8 Misconceptions-June 04, p.20 Municipal annexation-april 04, p.24 Paragould, community development plan-sept. 05, p.15 Plan review-dec. 03, p.26 Planning commissioner test-aug. 03, p.16 Planning: General, beyond city boundary-aug. 05, p.32; new year, new ideas-jan. 06, p.28; Jan. 07, p.24; small improvements, big change-may 06, p.22; too much information?-dec. 06, p.24; potpourri-aug. 07, p.24; resources-sept. 07, p.22; reflecting-dec. 07, p.22 Poor chairmanship-nov. 04, p.20 Public safety-march 04, p.22 Purchasing, buy local-oct. 07, p.16 Quality of life-july 07, p.34 Recreation plans-may 03, p.30 Recycling-July 04, p.36; July 05, p.36 Rural water districts-june 05, p.32; League seminar-nov. 06, p.6; Nov. 06, p.15 JANUARY

40 Search for industry-feb. 04, p.20 Sidewalks-May 05, p.32 Smart Code-Dec. 04, p.20 Subdivisions- Feb. 03, p.8 Transfer of development rights-nov. 07, p.22 Urban design-march 05, p.32 Urban life, benefits-june 07, p.18 Why we plan-jan. 05, p.28 Working with nature-jan. 04, p.24 Zoning-June 06, p.24; conditional use-july 06, p.34; mixed-use-aug. 06, p.20; avoid disputes-oct. 06, p.16; housing-march 07, p.24 Police (also see Law Enforcement) Advertising-Feb. 03, p.20 Chief appointment-oct. 03, p.14 Chief certification-aug. 03, p.15 Click it or ticket campaign-may 03, p.20 COPS in schools grants-april 03, p.23; May 03, p.9 COPS program-march 05, p.6 Donating confiscations-jan. 03, p.15 Expense for training-oct. 03, p.15 Handicapped parking-dec. 03, p.12 Homeland security grants-sept. 03, p.17 Law Enforcement Officer of Year-Nov. 03, p.14 Morrilton, community police training-june 05, p.25 NLRPD physical abilities test-aug. 05, p.14 Off-duty, MLDP exemption-oct. 07, p.6 Police dogs, use-july 03, p.24 Racial profiling-dec. 03, p.8; sample-dec. 03, p.30 Records-Jan. 03, p.1 Sex Offender Assessment Committee, workshop-sept. 07, p.18 State sues body-armor maker-sept. 05, p.12 Survival Skills Seminar-Jan. 04, p.10 Subpoenas, summons fees-oct. 03, p.15; Dec. 03, p.12 Work addiction-aug. 03, p.6 Preservation AHPP documents PWA buildings-feb. 05, p.27 Cemeteries, municipal-june 06, p.7 Grants awarded-july 06, p.29; offered-feb. 07, p.37; Aug. 07, p.10 Lakeport plantation-oct. 07, p.8 National Register of Historic Places, newly listed municipal properties-april 07, p.10 National Trust for Historic Preservation, Rural Heritage Development Initiative Overview- Sept. 06, p.13 Tours-Feb. 07, p.23; Dec. 07, p.33 Presidents U.S. campaign-july 03, p.6 William F. Clinton Library preview-dec. 03, p.17 Race Relations (see Diversity and Race Relations) Retirement ADJRS-April 05, p.17 Deferred Compensation Plan, CitiStreet-Aug. 04, p.10 District judges retirement system-july 04, p.27 Eligibility-Oct. 03, p.14 McFadden v. Weiss-Dec. 05, p.12 Pension board member-aug. 03, p.15 Pension revenues, Act 1997-Sept. 03, p.23 Seminars, APERS-Nov. 04, p.27; Feb. 05, p.31 Safety Homeland security-feb. 07, p.37 League safety videos-feb. 05, p.22 School safety-sept. 05, p.37 Traffic-May 06, p.28 Sales Tax (also see Taxes) Broadening base-july 03, p.8 Businesses collecting listed-dec. 05, p Collecting state-may 04, p.9 Helena-West Helena, proposal rejected-april 06, p.22 Internet-Jan. 03, p.19 Local option, survey-oct. 04, p.13 Mosquito control-april 04, p.13 New categories-june 04, p.13 Northwest Arkansas Naturals-March 07, p.28 Open records, DF&A, Dec. 05, p.26 Solid waste-march 04, p.8 Streamline tax, League seminar-nov. 06, p.6; goes into effect-dec. 07, p.7 Tax reform sorely needed-oct. 04, p.8 Selective Service Paying-March 03, p.8 Sister Cities International 50th anniversary-aug. 06, p.12; Sept. 06, p.25 Advantages-Aug. 04, p.14; promoting peace-july 06, p.38; connecting public and government-feb. 07, p.28; May 07, p.28 Banks, Sherman addresses issues-feb. 05, p.17; Addresses conference-sept. 05, p Building connections-feb. 04, p.21 Builds trust-march 04, p.9 City events-aug. 05, p.26 China, pt. 1-Feb. 05, p.26; March 05, p.26; April 05, p.18 Conference-June 05, p.26; Sept. 05, p.18-20; Aug. 06, p.12 Developing business-sept. 04, p.22 Economic benefits-may 04, p.18 Education, resources-sept. 06, p.24; economics, related to-nov. 06, p.28; prioritizing- Dec. 06, p.28 Establishing relationships-july 04, p.30 Following protocol-april 04, p.21 Global economy-oct. 05, p.18; globalization, myths-aug. 06, p. 24; globalization, pros/cons-oct. 06, p.20 Import/Export, products-nov. 04, p.14; regulations-may 06, p.26 International business-jan. 05, p.22; ties-july 05, p.30; Nov. 05, p.30; Dec. 05, p.18; Ark. role-jan. 06, p.22; tax law-april 06, p.30; import/export regulations-may 06, p.26 Islamic world-may 05, p.26; establishment of-aug. 07, p.26; protocol-oct. 07, p.20; planning-nov. 07, p.26; market research-dec. 07, p.26 Mexico, consulate opens-april 07, p.28; business with-june 07, p.20 Mississippi moves ahead-jan. 07, p.28 North Little Rock signs with Uruapan, Mexico-Oct. 05, p.10 Promoting Ark. abroad-sept. 05, p.30 Responsibilities to foreign cities-dec. 04, p.14 Tax law, intl.-april 06, p.30 Terrorism, post 9/11-Feb. 06, p.22; March 06, p.28 Voyage in Italy-Nov. 04, p.28 War, effects of-june 06, p.28 What Ark. has to offer-oct. 04, p.18 State Offices ADEM, new director named-july 06, p.30 ADFA-Aug. 03, p.12 Atty. General s Office, Health Care Bureau opens-dec. 07, p.18 Dept. of Economic Development-Sept. 03, p.11; helps Pine Bluff-Nov. 04, p.18 Dept. of Labor, inspection aid available-oct. 06, p.8 Workforce Investment Board, new member named-aug. 06, p.16 Solid Waste Subject to state sales tax-march 04, p.8 Streets Dedication-Feb. 03, p.10 Supreme Court-Ark. Knock and talk rule-april 04, p.18 Supreme Court-U.S. Age discrimination-may 05, p.17 Arrest rules-march 04, p.16 Eminent domain-sept. 05, p.28 Taxes (also see Sales Tax) Banks-Oct. 03, p.15 Beer, wine in clubs-nov. 03, p.19 Bush cuts flawed-feb. 04, p.13 Collecting-Oct. 03, p.29 Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)-Feb. 07, p.21 Fringe benefits, taxable-dec. 07, p.9 Millage-Nov. 04, p.19 Prepared food-nov. 03, p.19 Proposed gas/car tax-feb. 05, p.27 Sales tax for school use-sept. 03, p.15 State tax, up-april 06, p.21 Streamline tax, Internet-April 03, p.29; July 03, p.22; League seminar-nov. 06, p.6 Tax law, intl.-april 06, p.30 Tourism tax, collections up-march 06, p.20 Voter-approved use-aug. 03, p.14 Terrorism Bogus products-feb. 03, p.7 Sister Cities, economic effects- Feb. 06, p.22; March 06, p.28 Tobacco Ark. Tobacco Control Board, director named-march 06, p.20 Cessation-Jan. 06, p.32; May 07, p.37; June 07, p.7; July 07, p.44 Clean Indoor Air Act-June 06, p.38 Secondhand smoke-nov. 04, p.8 UAMS smoke-free-dec. 03, p.24; Nov. 04, p.34 Washington smoking ban-nov. 05, p CITY & TOWN

41 Tourism America s Dozen Distinctive Destinations, Little Rock/North Little Rock named-april 07, p.12 Clinton Presidential Center-Dec. 04, p.6, Dec. 04, p.9 Helitours-April 06, p.22 Hot Springs, April 03, p.24 Seminar-Oct. 03, p.19 Tax, collections up-march 06, p.20 Themes-Dec. 03, p.25 Training Opportunities Family and Domestic Violence-April 04, p.14 Forensic epidemiology-july 05, p.31 Rural Gateway-July 05, p.31 Terrorism-July 03, p.27 Transportation Bicycle, use and accommodation-dec. 06, p.30 Intl. Transportation and Econ. Development Conf.-April 06, p.26 Interstate 49-May 03, p.20 Interstate 69-Sept. 07, p.18 Planning-Jan. 06, p.24 Rail infrastructure-sept. 03, p.11 State Highway jurisdiction-sept. 03, p.15 State Highway meetings-jan. 04, p.28 Streets, design-nov. 06, p.30 SUVs-Sept. 03, p.20 Trees (also see Urban Forestry) American sweet gum-jan. 07, p.32 Benefits of-feb. 07, p.32 Free-Feb. 03, p.7 Money for trees-aug. 03, p.27 Planting-Oct. 03, p.15 Preservation-Aug. 03, p.26; Rural conservation trees-oct. 06, p.9; protection in work zone-aug. 07, p.30 Tree City USA-May 06, p.30; June 07, p.24 Turnback League, seminar-nov. 06, p.6; asks legislature to increase-dec. 06, p.29; Feb. 07, p.8; July 07, p.6 Urban Forestry (also see Trees) Arbor Day, celebrations-dec. 07, p.30 Ark. Forestry Commission, Rural Fire Protection Program-Aug. 07, p.15 Ark. Releaf Project-April 05, p.22 Ark. Urban Council Conference-Feb. 06, p.26 Benefits, why plant?-july 03, p.34; July 04, p.34; save energy-jan. 06, p.26; pollution, erosion control-april 06, p.34; overview-oct. 06, p.25; Feb. 07, p.32; April 07, p.32 Books-March 04, p.20; May 07, p.32 Bradford pears-nov. 05, p.34 Buying trees-july 05, p.34 Christmas trees-dec. 05, p Compacted soil-oct. 05, p Fayetteville, trees-june 03, p.20 Financial aid-april 04, p.22 Firefighting video-feb. 05, p.30 FireWise-Feb. 03, p.18; Dec. 04, p.18, Sept. 05, p.11; Aug. 07, p.15 Green space-march 07, p.32 Historic, celebrity trees-sept. 04, p.26 Hot Springs tree value-april 03, p.18 Hydrolysis, wood uses-sept. 03, p.26 LRAFB, Tree City USA-Jan. 05, p.26 Maintenance-July 06, p.42 National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council, meets-dec. 06, p.32 Natural disaster, preparation-aug. 06, p.28 Natural landscape saving-nov. 03, p.12 Over-Developing-Aug. 04, p.18 Partnerships, public/private-july 07, p.40 Planning-Sept. 07, p.30 Planting-Oct. 03, p.18; commemorative-nov. 07, p.30 Preservation-Jan. 04, p.22; June 04, p.16; Aug. 03, p.26; Rural conservation trees-oct. 06, p.9 Protection, in work zone-aug. 07, p.30 Savannah, ISA Conf.-May 05, p.30 Students plant trees-feb. 05, p.30 Tree care, pruning-dec. 03, p.18; books-may 07, p.32; pruning, topping-oct. 07, p.24 Tree City USA-March 03, p.22; Jan. 05, p.26; improve downtown-sept. 05, p.34; May 06, p.30; June 07, p.24 Tree ordinance-june 03, p.20 Tree selection, urban environment-jan. 03, p.24; Aug. 05, p.30; public parks-march 06, p.32; myths/misconceptions-june 06, p.32; add fall color-sept. 06, p.28; American sweet gum-jan. 07, p.32 Urban forestry grants-march 05, p.30; Feb. 06, p.26 Uses for old trees-feb. 04, p.18 Web sites-may 03, p.27 Volunteerism Friedl, Fritz-Aug. 05, p.18 Planning commission volunteers-nov. 03, p.26 Summit vol. conf.-march 05, p.22 Volunteer Communities of the Year, named-p.17; Nov. 03, p.14; Dec. 03, p.20; Dec. 04, p.12; Jan. 06, p.10; Feb. 06, p.6; Dec. 06, p.8 Volunteerism survey-oct. 04, p.19 Youth councils-aug. 05, p.17 Wastewater Fayetteville OKs plant-nov. 05, p.18 Funds-April 04, p.12 Water Arkansas Water Plan-Feb. 07, p.24 Drinking water, monitoring-oct. 07, p.22 Pollutants, cleanup assistance-may 07, p.14 Publishing water quality report-nov. 03, p.8 Rural Water Districts, League seminar-nov. 06, p.6; Nov. 06, p.15 Stormwater runoff-aug. 07, p.28; Sept. 07, p.28 Supply, Lake Fort Smith expansion-dec. 06, p.6 Wastewater, permit notice-oct. 07, p.23 Weatherization Assistance Program Conservation shown-nov. 03, p.14 In action-nov. 04, p.27; Lonoke-Nov. 05, p.14; Nov. 06, p.32 Proclamation-Sept. 03, p.26 Youth 100 Best Communities for Young People Competition-Oct. 06, p.32 After-school activities-nov. 05, p.9 City Year, Red Jacket Ball-June 06, p.22 Little child, Heber Springs plan-dec. 05, p.28 Underage drinking-june 05, p.16 Skateparks-Nov. 05, p.6 Legal Articles, Questions, Opinions, ACAA CLE-May, 03, p.15; Nov. 03, p.23 Amendments Amendment 4, 14-May 04, p.16 Amendment 78-Feb. 05, p.25 Amendment 79-Jan. 05, p.43 Amendment 80-May, 03, p.17 Ark. Constitution Two-county cities-nov. 03, p.19 Ark. Department of Labor Hiring teens-apr. 04, p.16 Ark. General Assembly Act 637 of 2007, Q&A-Nov. 07, p enactments effective Aug. 15-June 05, p.21 Regular Session overview, 85th-May 05, p.9; 86th-April 07, p.22; July 07, p.7 Ruins and weed lots package-may 07, p.8 Auditors New rules affect municipalities-mar. 04, p.17 Bids (also see Financial Affairs, Purchasing) Purchasing goods, reverse auctions-sept. 05, pp.13-14; reverse sample ordinance-oct. 05, p.30 Boundary Changes (annexation, consolidation, etc.) (also see Property) Board membership, post-annexation-dec. 05, p.17 Consolidation, of two municipalities-oct. 04, p.16; separate counties-dec. 05, p.17; two district judges-july 05, p.28 Detachment-Sept. 07, p.20 Property, detachment-june 04, p.12; July 04, p.43 Budget (also see Financial Affairs) Spending of funds-june 04, p.12; July 04, p.29; can t redirect street fund-sept. 07, p.21 Cities Ambulance regulation-sept. 05, p.28 College outside aid boundary-oct. 04, p.16 County equipment, use of-march 07, p.22 JANUARY

42 Diverting tax revenue to county-march 06, p.26 Fireworks-July 04, p.45 Incorporation, new-aug. 06, p.18 Petition to incorporate, hearing notice-feb. 06, p.21 Resale of gas through city contract-feb. 06, p.20 Sale of abandoned school-jan. 04, p.13 Sales tax, private use of-feb. 06, p.20 Smoking restrictions-sept. 05, p.28 Specifying brand names-aug. 04, p.12 Spending taxpayer dollars to support/oppose a ballot-sept. 04, p.15 Suburban Improvement Districts, authority-oct. 05, p.16 Transporting defendants, mileage-mar. 04, p.13 City Attorneys County attorneys prorate costs-may 05, p.25 Deputy city attorney needs license-sept. 04, p.16; Dec. 06, p.22 Double jeopardy of state misdemeanor for city-sept. 04, p.15 Part time-sept. 06, p.18 Powers-Feb. 03, p.39 Prosecutor decides Thin Blue Line violators-aug. 05, p.25 Serving multiple positions-sept. 04, p.15 City Employees Airport commissioner, conflict of interest-sept. 04, p.14 Civil service exam, determines eligibility-dec. 07, p.20 Doing business with city-sept. 04. p.16 Dual service-march 07, p.22; retirement benefits-june 07, p.16 Education, money available for-june 05, p.20; expenditures must be justified-oct. 07, p.14 Employee discounts OK-Jan. 07, p.22 Employment opportunities, some must be advertised-nov. 07, p.20 Fringe benefits, cell phones-dec. 07, p.9 Pay claim-june 05, p.20 Salaries-Feb. 03, p.19 Sex offenders, employment of-feb. 06, p.20 City Planning Eminent domain-sept. 05, p.28 Commissions, Boards A&P commission, commissioner must reside in city-june 07, p.16; mayor serving on- Aug. 07, p.20; councilmember may not serve-oct. 07, p.14; funding discretion-oct. 07, p.14 Appointment conflict-sept. 05, p.29 Ark. Community Assistance Commission-March 07, p.22 Assessment board-may 05, p.25 Board of Zoning Adjustment, composition-oct. 05, p.16 Civil service commission, authority-aug. 06, p.19; reinstatement v. new hire-oct. 06, p.14; exam determines eligible job candidates-dec. 07, p.20 Conflict of interest, board directors-oct. 04, p.16; public water, facilities boards-mar. 05, p.25 County planning board, authority of-july 07, p.30 Dual service-aug. 06, p.19; Aug. 06, p.29 Equalization Board-Apr. 03, p.13; May is appointment time-apr. 04, p.23 Fire District post-annexation membership-dec. 05, p.17 Improvement district commission, eligibility-may 07, p.22 Municipal Airport Commission, authority-sept. 07, p.21 Property owners association not municipal service agency-oct. 07, p.14 Proposed commission likely violates FOIA-Nov. 07, p.20 Public facilities board-may 05, p.24; grant authority-april 06, p.28 Quorum defined-july 06, p.33 Residency, requirements-june 07, p.16; July 07, p.30 Terms-Mar. 03, p.8 Workers Comp. Commission, transferring claims-july 07, p.31 Construction Eminent domain-sept. 05, p.28 Energy code-sept. 04, p.39 Hiring, construction manager-jan 04, p.13; registered engineer-dec. 05, p.16 Loan, securing for city-owned hospital-aug. 06, p.19 Turnback money use-sept. 05, p.29 County Services Jail expense responsibility-dec. 05, p.26 Salaries-Jan. 04, p.12 State plumbing code, requirements-sept. 07, p.21 Courts and Laws Business license-feb. 03, p.11 City Courts-Mar. 03, p.8 Common Law of England, fines-july 03, p.26; special fee-aug. 03, p.15; affecting cities- Dec. 03, p.12 County judge controls 911 dispatch-sept. 04, p.17 County seat not required-oct. 03, p.29 Court costs-mar. 03, p.11; Oct. 03, p.28; criminal affidavit fee not authorized-july 07, p.31; credit card fee must not increase fine-aug. 07, p.20 District court-mar. 03, p.8; Mar. 03, p.10; Apr. 03, p.10; Oct. 03, p.29; venue-nov. 03, p.18; fines-dec. 03, p.12; clerk benefits-dec. 03, p.12; municipal fees owed-april 06, p.28; jurisdiction clarified-july 06, p.33 Double jeopardy of state misdemeanor in city-sept. 04, p.16 DUI, reinstating license-oct. 04, p.34 Farmers don t need license to peddle-apr. 05, p.16 Good Samaritan law, first responders not immune-aug. 07, p.20; municipal tort immunity unaffected-nov. 07, p.9 Jail expense responsibility-dec. 05, pp Judgeship, authority over municipal employees-sept. 06, p.18 Lawsuit stops referendum query-june 05, p.21 Lobbying, OK for Municipal League and county association-sept. 07, p.21 Old petition signatures invalid for new law-june 05, p.21 Power to make acquisition-july 04, p.45 Probation, appeal-jan. 06, p.14 Property detachment-june 04, p.12; July 04, p.43 Satisfy all conditions for license reinstatement-oct. 04, p.34 Supreme Court clarifies arrest rules-mar. 04, p.16 Supreme Court of Ark., knock and talk rule-apr. 04, p.18 Quorum court authority with 911 Board-Mar. 04, p.12 Quorum court can t levy city court fine-may 05, p.24 Municipal Court District courts have jurisdiction-may 04, p.17 Jail expense responsibility-dec. 05, p.26 Police complaint fee-may, 03, p.16 Elected Officials Council can rescind convicted mayor s retirement-june 05, p.21 City council cannot serve as sewer committee-mar. 04, p.12 Incorporation, taking office upon-aug. 06, p.18 Salary-Mar. 05, p.25; dual service exemption-july 07, p.30 State representative, dual service disallowed-july 06, p.33 Term length-nov. 03, p.18 Alderman and Council Members Also volunteer firefighter, stipend-june 04, p.12; July 04, p.29; Sept. 04, p.18 City employee as alderman-sept. 04, p.15 Hold two positions-apr. 05, p.16 Member replacement-aug. 03, p.15; Sept. 03, p.14 Payment in lieu of insurance-sept. 04, p.15 Residing outside ward-sept. 04, p.18 Serves until replaced-sept. 04, p.18 Voting-Mar. 05, p.16; 2/3 of 10-member council-mar. 05, p.25; alderman s vote valid after move-jan. 07, p.22; mayor voting on own salary conflict of interest-may 07, p.22 City Clerk Council, board immediate supervisor-oct. 04, p.17 Local and state codes govern office-oct. 07, p.15 Resignation, when effective-aug. 06, p.29 Service on A&P commission not allowed-oct. 07, p.14 Mayor A&P commission service-aug. 07, p.20 Allowed vote to suspend vote rule-july 05, p.29 Appointment conflict-sept. 05, p.29 Contract signing-nov. 03, p.9 Hiring, firing-apr. 05, p.10 Non-department head- Apr. 05, p.10 Of second-class city cannot form police committee-aug. 04, p.12 Oversight-May 04, p.17 Pension salary-based-nov. 05, p.25 State of the city report, mayoral responsibility-april 06, p.28 Veto affect utilities commission-feb. 05, p.25 Veto of appointment to city council-apr. 05, p.10 Veto of consolidation-oct. 04, p.16 Voting on own salary conflict of interest-may 07, p.22 Recorder/Treasurer Council, board immediate supervisor-oct. 04, p.17 Salary District court pay rate-dec. 05, p.16 Dual service, exemption-july 07, p.30 One office, dual pay-jan. 04, p.21 Vacancies After death-feb. 07, p.22 Votes to fill-jan. 04, p.21 Elections Cities help pay gen. election costs-feb. 05, p.24 County, tax-oct. 06, p.14 Filing deadlines for independents-dec. 05, p.12 Incorporated town can be tiebreaker-aug. 04, p.12 May can be general election for judge-mar. 04, p.12 Moving date may void vote-dec. 07, p.20 Municipal election info-feb. 04, p.32; Jan. 06, p CITY & TOWN

43 Non-partisan-Dec. 05, p.12 Party affiliation resolutions-dec. 05, p.12 Registration and residence-sept. 05, p.29 Party affiliation, resolutions-dec. 05, p.12; independent seeks council seat-aug. 06, p.19 Special, general-dec. 03, p.13 Successor airport commissioners-sept. 04, p.14; appointment-nov. 04, p.12 Unopposed candidates, ballot-apr. 04, p.16 Eligibility to run Civil service exam, determines eligibility-dec. 07, p.20 City employee-sept. 03, p.15 Dismissed city managers-sept. 04, p.14 Dist. judge, Amend. 80-May 03, p.17; can run in another county-jan. 04, p.13 Election commissioner can t be candidate-aug. 04, p.12 Ex-city director-nov. 04, p.12 For firefighters-apr. 04, p.16 Officials appointed to elected office, running at party or not choice-dec. 03, p.14 Party affiliation resolutions-dec. 05, p.12 Referrals-Dec. 03, p.13 Truant city directors-sept. 04, p.14 Utilities board, running for multiple offices-may 04, p.16 Vacancy in nomination-oct. 04, p.17 Employment Advertisement-Apr. 05, p.10 City can t buy back sick leave-feb. 05, p.25 Employment opportunities, some must be advertised-nov. 07, p.20 Reinstatement, v. new hire-oct. 06, p.14 Sex offenders-feb. 06, p.20 Suspension, appeals same for firefighters, police-dec. 06, p.22 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations-Mar. 05, p.16 Fair Labor Act-Sept. 03, p.8 Discrimination COBRA-Sept. 03, p.12 Fair Labor Standards Act Felon code enforcement officer-oct. 03, p.15 Firefighter holiday, vacation pay-aug. 03, p.8 Leave accrual-oct. 03, p.14 Maternity leave-nov. 03, p.19 Overtime for uniformed employees-aug. 04, p.13 Regulations-Sept. 04, p.10 Hiring and Termination Military duty, leaves-apr. 03, p.12; Nov. 03, p.8 Police Officers (see Police and Law Enforcement) Environment (also see Zoning, Land Use and Environment) Litter law, police enforced-may 05, p.25 Nuisance property, burning of prohibited-april 06, p.28 Fees Cities must deduct union, pro group fees-july 05, p.28 City bears jail fees until prisoner s conviction-july 05, p.28 Connection fees-june 07, p.16 Contract-Dec. 03, p.13 Court fees, municipal and district-april 06, p.28; credit card fee must not increase fines- Aug. 07, p.20 Criminal affidavit fee not authorized-july 07, p.31 Development impact fees-feb. 07, p.23 Filing complaint-may 03, p.16 Franchise-Oct. 03, p.12; Sept. 03, p.14 Impact fees for police, roads, fire stations-oct. 04, p.17 Property owner s liability-sept. 04, p.14 Sale of water-july 04, p.28 Financial Affairs (also see Budget) Assessing fee-feb. 03, p.10 Bonds, issues for non-profits-july 04, p.29; transfer of interest to county-feb. 06, p.21 Charitable donations tax deductible-nov. 07, p.13 County funds, city not entitled to excess-sept. 07, p.20 GASB-May 05, p.35 Jail fees-feb. 03, p.19; May 05, p.24 Legal investments-feb. 03, p.10 School repairs for equality are state role-july 04, p.43 State of the city report, mayoral responsibility-april 06, p.28 Street fund, city can t redirect-sept. 07, p.21 Turnback, use-sept. 05, p.29 Bidding Budget changes-aug. 03, p.8 Buy, sell land-oct. 03, p.28 City council, authority-march 06, p.26 Direct deposit-dec. 03, p.13 Federal money, bidding with-feb. 06, p.20 Lien authority-oct. 03, p.29 Note signing-july 03, p.26 Reverse auctions authorized-sept. 05, p.13 Financial Statements Property owned by city, sale of abandoned school-jan. 04, p.13 Fire Departments and Firefighters 833 money-mar. 05, p.24 Alarm and sprinkler systems, installation compliance-may 06, p.34 Alderman as firefighter-june 04, p.12; July 04, p.29 Authority of agencies at scene-oct. 03, p.28 City, volunteer departments differ-oct. 04, p.16 Eligibility to run for office-apr. 04, p.16 Exams-Aug. 03, p.14 Fire protection district, not municipal agency-aug. 06, p.18; Sept. 07, p.20 Good Samaritan law, first responders not immune-aug. 07, p.20 Outside city limits-mar. 05, p.24 Prorate volunteer pay-jan. 04, p.12 Reimbursement for fires outside city-apr. 04, p.12 Suspension, appeals same for police-dec. 06, p.22 Volunteers, paramedic pay needed for exam-oct. 03, p.13 Volunteer fire fund-june 04, p.12; July 04, p.29 Fireworks General-May 03, p.14 Rules up to city-july 04, p.45 Regulations, sales licensing-may, 03, p.14 FMLA Pension time-jan. 03, p.17 Vs. HIPAA-Aug. 03, p.27 Freedom of Information (FOIA) 911 personal info-apr. 03, p.10; Nov. 05, p.24; denying tape inspection-feb. 06, p.21 Accident reports-may, 03, p.17 Complaints-March 03, p.10 Conversation, release of employees -March 05, p.25 Custodian decides records release-aug. 05, p.25; Sept. 05, p.29; upon termination-may 06, p.34; July 06, p.35 Disciplinary records, not public if none-nov. 03, p.19; disciplinary write-ups-march 06, p.26; police-aug. 07, p.21 Dismissal file-apr. 03, p.11 , who determines which are public-nov. 05, p.24; open meetings violation-nov. 05, p.24 Employee records, copying of-feb. 04, p.12; release files-sept. 04, p.18; redaction of- March 07, p.22 Employee s personal info private-july 05, p.29 Evaluations-Mar. 03, p.11 Exit interview-feb. 06, p.21 Fire, pension fund queries-aug. 05, p.24 FOIA turns 40, opinion-april 07, p.40 Health records-jan. 04, p.28 Internal affairs-apr. 03, p.11; Sept. 03, p.27; Dec. 03, p.12; Dec. 05, p.17; July 06, p.35; Sept. 06, p.18 Job applications open-jan. 07, p.23 Mayor part of council-nov. 03, p.19 Medicaid committee-may 04, p.16 Notice of suspension/termination withheld-jan. 07, p.22 Open worker rosters-may 05, p.41 On leave with pay, exemption-dec. 07, p.25 Personnel papers, records-mar. 04, p.13; May 04, p.19; Aug. 05, p.25; Nov. 05, p.26; Aug. 07, p.21 Photograph, release of to media-aug. 07, p.21 Privacy-Jan. 03, p.17; personal privacy exemption-feb. 07, p.22 Private entities, may apply-oct. 07, p.14 Proposed commission likely a violation-nov. 07, p.20 Records-July 03, p.26; custodian decides on requests-july 05, p.29; Dec. 05, p.17; retention/destruction-july 07, p.36 Re-employment-May 03, p.17 Reprimands, discipline-apr. 03, p.11; Aug. 03, p.8; March 06, p.26 Resigned employee-mar. 05, p.24; Aug. 05, p.25; resignation letter public-may 06, p.34 Requests, response to-march 06, p.26; withholding likely a violation-nov. 07, p.20 Resumes open-nov. 03, p.19 Secrecy-Mar. 03, p.10 Sick leave-oct. 07, p.15 Subpoenaed medical, phone records-feb. 03, p.19 State only section-feb. 03, p.19 Teacher -sept. 04, p.14 Utility customer info public-sept. 07, p.21 Vol. fire dept. subject to-june 05, p.21 Waterworks finance records-sept. 04, p.14 JANUARY

44 Workers Comp.-May 07, p.22 Records Personnel papers, records-mar. 04, p.13; May 04, p.19 Personnel records-dec. 05, p.17 Records-July 03, p.26; redaction of-march 07, p.22; retention/destruction-july 07, p.36 Vs. FMLA-Aug. 03, p.27; retention/destruction-nov. 07, p.10 Water bills, records-aug. 03, p.8 Gaming Electronic dog, horse racing-july 05, p.28 Give-away lottery-may 03, p.16 Governing Bodies Mayor (see Elected Officials, Mayor) Powers of Council Appointing building official-oct. 03, p.29; Oct. 03, p.33 Appropriating additional funds-mar. 05, p.24 Electing successor airport commissioners-sept. 04, p.14 Supervising operations- April 05, p.10 Vacancies on city council and boards-oct. 04, p.16 Highways Franchise, not sell hwy. route-aug. 04, p.12 HIPAA Discrepancies-Mar. 03, p.21 Law enforcement-july 03, p.28 Testing impact-sept. 03, p.28 Jails Expenses discussed-dec. 05, p.26 Tax revenue, use of-feb. 06, p.21 Judges County judges control 911 dispatch-sept. 04, p.17 One bench per county-june 04, p.12; July 04, p.29 Pension eligibility-oct. 05, p.16 Salary and pension-nov. 05, p.25 Land (also see Zoning, Land Use and Environment) Annexation, election-jan. 04, p.13 Annexed fire district fate for county-june 04, p.12; July 04, p.29 County conveying plot for quasi-public use-may 04, p.17 Donating school land-sept. 04, p.18 Eminent domain-sept. 05, p.28 Financing-Sept. 03, p.15 Improving district can t forgive debts-sept. 03, p.14 Suburban improvement, assessment-sept. 04, p.17 Legal Liability Property owner not liable for tenant bill-sept. 04, p.14 Legislation 86th General Assembly Regular Session, overview-april 07, p.22; July 07, p.7 Clean Indoor Air Act, primer-july 06, p.25 Effective dates-june 03, p.10; May 06, p.34; May 07, p.22 Pension tax revenues, Act 1997 of 2003-Sept. 03, p.23 Retirement changes-may 03, p.10 Ruins and weed lots package-may 07, p.8 Licenses Interlocal agreement-mar. 04, p.13; purchased assets not interlocal-feb. 07, p.22 Satisfy all conditions for license reinstatement-oct. 04, p.34 Mediation Generally permissible-feb. 03, p.11 Military (also see USERRA) Iraq emergency-apr. 03, p.12 Paid leave-july 04, p.28 Rights on return-apr. 03, p.12 Rights-Mar. 03, p.12 Millage City unaltered by pension millages-apr. 03, p.10 Law doesn t reinstate pension tax millage-aug. 04, p.12 Nonprofit Organizations Bond issues included in financial report-july 04, p.29 Conflict of interest, board director of bank and non-profit-oct. 04, p.16 City tax ID-Nov. 04, p.12 Donations from city-mar. 05, p.25; Dec. 05, p.16 Taxes-Dec. 05, p.16; exemption for-march 06, p.26 Nuisance Property Burning of prohibited-april 06, p.28 Citations, giving notice-oct. 06, p.14 Claims on wastewater facility-may 04, p.17 Eyesores, visibility relief-july 06, p.32 Ruins and weed lots package-may 07, p.8 Ordinances Adding language to adopted ordinance-july 04, p.28 Affordable Housing Accessibility Act-Dec. 07, p.20 Animal abuse, criminalization-dec. 06, p.23 City might impair private impact-july 05, p.29 City officials salaries-feb. 03, p.19 Consolidation of two municipalities-oct. 04, p.16 Contract with private corporation-july 05, p.28 Counties may regulate junk on private property-sept. 04, p.18 Difference between ordinances and resolutions-feb. 05, p.20 Emergency clause, without-mar. 05, p.16 Fire code-oct. 03, p.13; violators-aug. 05, p.24 Holding two city jobs-june 05, p.21 Hunting-Nov. 04, p.12 May city council refer?-mar. 05, p.16 Meaning, intent-may 03, p.16 Mayor s vote-feb. 05, p.21; absent-feb. 05, p.21 Number of-feb. 05, p.20 Official salaries-feb. 03, p.19 Police, warrant needed to enforce-sept. 06, p.18 Publish-May 03, p.16 Quorum-Feb. 05, p.21; mayor counted-feb. 05, p.21 Readings-Feb. 05, p.20 Sales tax for school use-sept. 03, p.15 Sales tax, ballot for tax use-may 05, p.25 Severability clause-mar. 05, p.16 Shielded lighting law, sample-july 06, p.27 Specifying name brands-aug. 04, p.12 State highway-june 03, p.10 Vehicle retrieval-nov. 04, p.12 Voting, roll-call-feb. 05, p.20; number to pass-feb. 05, p.20; if members absent-feb. 05, p.21; members present-feb. 05, p.21 Parks, Recreation Park commissioner must live in city-apr. 03, p.10 State plumbing code, park buildings must comply-sept. 07, p.21 Pension Benefits (also see Retirement and Pensions) Clerks-Dec. 03, p.12 LOPFI Disabled benefits-nov. 05, p.25 Filing time for benefits-may 03, p.16; late filing-oct. 05, p.16 Interest rate-jan. 06, p.14 Mandatory participation-feb. 07, p.22 Pension might cover-july 05, p.28 Retirement changes-may 03, p.11 Police and Law Enforcement 911, FOIA-Feb. 06, p.21 ACIC towing rules-jan. 04, p.12 Advertising-Feb. 03, p.20 Appointment, by civil service commission-aug. 06, p.19 Arrests, officers from adjoining states-oct. 06, p.19; for non-misdemeanor violation - Sept. 07, p.27 Assigning non-city-feb. 03, p.11 Bail on traffic citation-mar. 04, p.13 Blue lights-may 03, p.16 Body armor maker sued-sept. 05, p.12 Bonds, sheriffs relieved from-nov. 07, p.20 Canine patrols-july 03, p.24 Chief appointment-aug. 03, p.8; Oct. 03, p.14 Chief certification-aug. 03, p.15 Community service, negligence-feb. 03, p.10 Concealed weapons-sept. 03, p.27 Constables rights-jan. 03, p.17; June 05, p.21 Disabled employment-nov. 05, pp Disciplinary records, public-aug. 07, p.21 Dual service-oct. 05, p.17 Emergency response team cost queries-oct. 03, p.14 Ethics conflict-feb. 03, p.19 Excessive force, paint ball gun-sept. 05, pp Expense for training reimbursement-oct. 03, p.15 Firearms, city can award upon retirement-july 07, p.31 Fire marshal arrest authority-nov. 03, p.18 Good Samaritan law, first responders not immune-aug. 07, p.20 Insurance, lack vehicle-aug. 05, p.25 Juvenile records-may 04, p.16 Jurisdiction-Aug. 06, p.18 Management, book review-dec. 03, p.9 Meth labs-sept. 03, p.28 Paint ball gun-sept. 05, p.28 Personnel file, FOIA-Nov. 05, p.26; Dec. 05, p.17; Aug. 07, p CITY & TOWN

45 Police committee in second-class city-aug. 04, p.12 Police-ordered medical treatment-jan. 04, p.12 Probation, appeal-jan. 06, p.14; reinstatement-feb. 07, p.22 Racial profiling-dec. 03, p.8; sample-dec. 03, p.30 Records, FOIA-Dec. 05, p.17 School districts, no police power-april 06, p.28 Suspension, appeal same for firefighters-dec. 06, p.22 Warrant, required to enforce ordinance-sept. 06, p.18 Seizing property, pawnshop-may 04, p.16; stolen-sept. 04, p.15 State highway jurisdiction-sept. 03, p.15; rail-jan. 04, p.28 Subpoena, summon fees-oct. 03, p.15 Terrorism training-july 03, p.27 Ticketing, parking-jan. 04, p.21; Dec. 03, p.13 Transporting defendants, mileage-mar. 04, p.13 Warrant serving fee-sept. 03, p.15 Weapons, concealed-oct. 03, p.14 Property Cemeteries, restrictions-dec. 03, p.13 Donate school property-apr. 04, p.16; Sept. 04, p.18 Eminent domain-sept. 05, p.28 Evicting tenants-july 04, p.28 Improvements to city-leased bldg.-feb. 05, p.24 Property detachment-june 04, p.12; July 04, p.43 Selling to private entity-oct. 07, p.15 Purchasing Personal use of public computer-aug. 07, p.20 Purchasing goods, reverse auctions-sept. 05, p.13; reverse auction sample ordinance- Oct. 05, p.30 Records FOIA, requests-sept. 05, p.29; retention/destruction under-nov. 07, p.10 Redevelopment Districts Act 1197 of 2001-May 03, p.17 TIF-Sept. 03, p.15 Retirement and Pensions (also see Pension Benefits) Benefits-Feb. 05, p.24; Apr. 05, p.16 Benefits available at age required-feb. 03, p.11 Deferred Compensation Plan, CitiStreet-Aug. 04, p.10 DROP, police officer/firefighter-feb. 03, p.10; proposal-sept. 03, p.15; ineligible for rehire-dec. 06, p.22 Disabled-Sept. 03, p.14 District court-nov. 05, p.25 Dual service-june 07, p.16 Eligibility in health care-may 04, p.17 Eligibility-Oct. 03, p.14; municipal judge pay query-oct. 05, p.16; of city attorneys-july 06, p.33 Firearms, retiring officer-july 07, p.31 Judges retirement fund-may 05, p.25 Mayor, pension salary-based-nov. 05, p.25 McFadden v. Weiss-Dec. 05, p.12 Municipal Health Benefit Fund-Apr. 04, p.16 Municipal judge pensions, cities/counties control-dec. 06, p.22 Pension enrollment-aug. 03, p.14 Pension board member-aug. 03, p.15 Refusal, council s authority-aug. 06, p.19 Widow pension benefits-nov. 03, p.18; payment to remarried widowed spouse-feb. 04, p.12 Roads Master street plan, authority-july 06, p.32 Street fund, city can t redirect-sept. 07, p.21 Sales Tax (also see Taxes) Collecting state-may 04, p.9 Effect on food-mar. 04, p.12 Expenditures-Oct. 03, p.12 For designated purpose-may 05, p.41; Nov. 05, p.24 For school bond-mar. 04, p.12 For school use-sept. 03, p.15 Mosquito control-apr. 04, p.13 New categories-june 04, p.13 On primary ballot-mar. 04, p.13 Private use of-feb. 06, p.20 Queries go to DF&A-July 04, p.29; solid waste-july 04, p.43 Relocate-Sept. 04, p.15 Renewal, extending existing tax-aug. 06, p.29 Solid waste-mar. 04, p.8 Streamline sales tax, overview-nov. 07, p.6; goes into effect Jan. 1, 2008-Dec. 07, p.7 Voters may decide use changes-mar. 04, p.13 Sex Offenders City employment of-feb. 06, p.20 Eviction-Oct. 03, p.33 Solid Waste Board, voting members-nov. 05, p.25 Collection, exclusive right -July 06, p.32; outside city ok-dec. 06, p.22 County solid waste authority, city not entitled to excess funds-sept. 07, p.20 Improvement district way to-jan. 04, p.13 Taxes (also see Sales Tax) Banks-Oct. 03, p.15 Beer, wine in clubs-nov. 03, p.19 Charitable contributions deductible-nov. 07, p.13 Collecting-Oct. 03, p.29 County, can t add onto existing tax-oct. 06, p.14 Diverting, city to county-march 06, p.26 Fringe benefits, cell phones-dec. 07, p.9 Gift shop tax-june 05, p.20 Hamburger tax -Jan. 07, p.22 Jail-Dec. 03, p.13; Feb. 06, p.21 Legislature exempt state food tax, not local-feb. 04, p.12 Non-payment, padlocking authority-sept. 05, p.29 Non-profit, support of-dec. 05, p.16; exemption of-march 06, p.26 Prepared food-nov. 03, p.19 Property transfer tax-apr. 05, p.16 Street fund diverted to general-june 03, p.10 Use of, must accord with voter-approved purpose-aug. 07, p.20 Tort Immunity Ambulance regulation-sept. 05, p.28 Good Samaritan law, municipal tort immunity unaffected-nov. 07, p.9 Rental car damaged, police-mar. 05, p.25 Seat belt, responsibility-july 06, p.33 Transportation and Vehicles Two-county library-nov. 03, p.18 Voter-approved use-aug. 03, p.14 USERRA Employer discrimination- May 04, p.12 Veterans Benefits Improvement Act-Mar. 05, p.25 Utilities Connection fees-june 07, p.16 Consolidating rural electric cooperatives-sept. 04, p.15 Customer info, public under FOIA-Sept. 07, p.21 Interest rates-oct. 03, p.33 Manager answers to new commission-feb. 05, p.24 Mayor s veto-feb. 05, p.25 Water Interlocal, pact-feb. 03, p.10; purchased assets not interlocal-feb. 07, p.22 Line extension costs-may 03, p.17 Publishing water quality report-nov. 03, p.8 Rural water system, required to cut off non-payers-feb. 07, p.23 Wastewater, cost-sharing-sept. 03, p.14; leases-oct. 03, p.14; expense liability-oct. 03, p.14 Zoning, Land Use and Environment Board of Zoning Adjustment, composition-oct. 05, p.16 City, county rezoning-feb. 04, p.12; who votes-aug. 06, p.19 Design standards, Conway enacts-oct. 07, p.12 Development impact fees-feb. 07, p.23 Eyesores, visibility relief-july 06, p.32 Firing range-nov. 05, p.26 Good cause exceptions allowed-july 05, p.29 Master street plan-july 06, p.32 Natural barrier, who defines-july 06, p.33 Open burning regulation-nov. 05, p.16 JANUARY

46 Local Option Sales and Use Tax in Arkansas BENTON Little Flock (1) CARROLL (.5) BOONE (1.25) MARION BAXTER FULTON (2) Cherokee Village RANDOLPH (1.25) CLAY (.5) Nimmons Avoca (1) Gravette (2) Corning (2) Peach Orchard Bella Vista Berryville (1.5) Alpena (1) Bentonville (2) Bethel Heights (1.5) Eureka Springs (2.25) Bellefonte Bull Shoals (1) Big Flat Horseshoe Bend (2) Biggers Lowell (2) Valley Springs Datto Piggott (1) Bergman Flippin (1) Cotter (2) Mammoth Spring (1) Maynard Pea Ridge (1) Zinc Greenway Pollard Rogers (2) O Kean Cave Springs (1) Green Forest (1) Diamond City (1) Centerton (2) Oak Grove (1) Pyatt Gassville (2) Salem (1) Knobel Rector (2) Siloam Springs (2) Pocahontas (.75) McDougal St. Francis SHARP (1) Decatur (1) Springdale (2) Everton Harrison (.75) Summit (1) Lakeview (1) Viola (1) Ravenden Springs Success IZARD GREENE (1.5) Gentry (1.625) Springtown (1) Lead Hill Garfield (1) Yellville (1) Mtn. Home (1) Ash Flat (1.375) Reyno Sulphur Springs (1) Calico Rock (2) Cave City Omaha Norfork Alicia Delaplaine Gateway WASHINGTON (1.25) MADISON (2) South Lead Hill Franklin (1) Cherokee Village Black Rock (1) LAWRENCE (1.5) Lafe Highfill (2) Saleville Guion (1) Evening Shade College City Hardy (1) Powhatan Marmaduke Johnson (2) Hindsville NEWTON Horseshoe Bend (2) Hoxie (1) Highland (1) Ravenden (1) Paragould (1) Elkins (1) Lincoln (1) Elm Springs (1) Huntsville (1) SEARCY Melbourne (1) Imboden STONE Horseshoe Bend (2) Sedgwick Oak Grove Heights Prairie Grove (2.25) Sidney MISSISSIPPI (2) Farmington (2) St. Paul Jasper (2) Oxford (1) Lynn Smithville Springdale (2) Gilbert (1) Williford CRAIGHEAD Fayetteville (2) Western Grove Pineville (1) Minturn Strawberry Bay Portia (1) Bassett Tontitown (2) Leslie Walnut Ridge (1) Black Oak Egypt Goshen Birdsong West Fork (2) Greenland (2) Marshall (.5) Fifty-Six INDEPENDENCE (1.25) Bono Jonesboro (1) Blytheville (1) Winslow Pindall Mtn. View (2) Batesville (.125) Brookland Lake City (.5) Burdette Cave City Caraway Monette Dell JACKSON (1.5) Cushman Cash Amagon Dyess CRAWFORD Magness Beedeville (.5) Etowah (1) Alma (2) JOHNSON (1) POPE VAN BUREN Moorefield CLEBURNE (1.75) Campbell Sta. POINSETT (1.25) Gosnell (1.5) Dyer (1) Clarksville Newark Trumann (1) FRANKLIN (.5) Damascus Concord Diaz Fisher Joiner Oil Trough Kibler (1) Altus (1) Coal Hill Atkins (.5) Grubbs Tyronza Keiser (1) Clinton (1) Fairfield Bay (1.5) Pleasant Plains Harrisburg (1) Mountainburg (2.5) Jacksonport Branch (1) Hartman Dover (1) Fairfield Bay (1.5) Lepanto (1.75) Waldenburg (2) Leachville Sulphur Rock Mulberry (2) Greers Ferry Newport (1.5) Charleston (1.5) Knoxville Hector Van Buren (1.5) Shirley (1) Swifton (1) Marked Tree (1) Weiner (1) Heber Springs (1) Denning Lamar (1) Tuckerman (1.25) London Ozark (1) Higden Tupelo Pottsville (1) CONWAY (1.75) WHITE (1.5) CROSS (2) Wiederkehr Quitman (1) Higginson Weldon CRITTENDEN (1.75) Village (1) Russellville (1.5) Cherry Valley (1) LOGAN Menifee (2) FAULKNER (.5) Bald Knob (2) Judsonia WOODRUFF Crawfordsville SEBASTIAN (1.25) Hickory Ridge Blue Mountain (1) Morrilton (1) Conway (1.75) Beebe (1) Kensett Russell Earle (1) Barling (1) Booneville (1) Damascus Augusta (1) Parkin Oppelo (1) Enola Bradford Letona Edmondson Bonanza (1) Searcy (.5) Cotton Plant (1) Morrison Bluff Caulksville Wynne Gilmore (1) Central City Plumerville (1) Greenbrier (2) Garner McRae West Point Paris (.5) Magazine (1) Hunter Horseshoe Lake Fort Smith (2) YELL (1) Guy (2) Ratcliff Holland Georgetown Pangburn Jennette (1) Greenwood (1.75) McCrory (1) ST. FRANCIS (2) Scranton Mayflower (1) Griffithville Rose Bud (1) Jericho Hackett (1) Patterson (1) Caldwell Palestine (1) Marion (2) Hartford Belleville (1) Subiaco Mount Vernon Danville (1.5) PERRY (2) Colt Forrest City (1) Sunset (3) Huntington (1.5) Twin Groves (1) Lavaca SCOTT (1.625) Vilonia (2) LONOKE PRAIRIE Madison (1) Wheatley (1) Turrell (2) Dardanelle (2) Adona Fourche Mansfield (2.5) Wooster Havana (1) Bigelow Houston Widener Hughes (1) W. Memphis (1.5) Midland Allport Perry Biscoe Mansfield (2.5) Casa Ola (1) Perryville (1) Alexander (2) Austin Des Arc (1) LEE Waldron (2) PULASKI Cammack Village Cabot (2) Plainview (1) DeValls Bluff (1) MONROE Aubrey Marianna (2) SALINE Jacksonville (2) Carlisle (1) Hazen (2) Coy Brinkley (2) Haynes Moro (1) Little Rock (.5) Ulm GARLAND (.5) Benton (1.5) Maumelle (1) England (3) Clarendon (2) LaGrange Rondo Bryant (3) North Little Rock (2) POLK Humnoke Holly Grove (2) Cove (1) MONTGOMERY (1) Shannon Hills (1) Sherwood (1) Keo (1) Roe (1) PHILLIPS (2) Grannis Black Springs Hot Springs (1.5) Wrightsville Lonoke (2) Hatfield (1) Mount Ida (1) Lonsdale Elaine Ward (1) Helena-West Helena (2) Mena (1) Norman Mountain Pine ARKANSAS Lake View Vandervoort (1) Oden Fountain Lake JEFFERSON (1.5) Almyra (1) Lexa Wickes (1) Donaldson GRANT Altheimer (1) DeWitt (3.5) Marvell HOT SPRING Friendship Humphrey (1) Gillett (2) HOWARD PIKE (2.375) Malvern (1) Pine Bluff (1) Humphrey (2) Sheridan (2) (1.75) Antoine Perla (1) Redfield (1) St. Charles (2) CLARK Sherrill (1) Daisy Rockport (1) Wabbaseka (1) Stuttgart (2) SEVIER (2.375) Dierks (1) Delight Amity (1.5) White Hall (1) Ben Lomond Mineral Glenwood (1.5) Arkadelphia (1) DALLAS (2) DeQueen (1) Springs (1) Murfreesboro (1.5) Caddo Valley (2) LINCOLN CLEVELAND (1.25) Gillham (1) Nashville (1) Gum Springs (2.25) Carthage Horatio Tollette Gurdon (2.25) Fordyce (1.5) Gould (1) Okolona Sparkman (1) Kingsland (1) Grady (1) DESHA (1.5) Lockesburg HEMPSTEAD (1.75) Whelen Springs Rison (1) Star City (2) Arkansas City Blevins Dumas (2.5) Emmet Fulton NEVADA McGehee (3) Hope (1) OUACHITA LITTLE RIVER (2.25) DREW (2) Mitchellville McCaskill Bluff City Reed Ashdown (2) Ogden McNab Bodcaw Bearden (1) Tillar Foreman (1) Wilton (1) Oakhaven Cale Camden (1) Jerome CALHOUN (1.5) BRADLEY (1.5) Watson Ozan Winthrop Prescott (2.375) Chidester (2) Monticello (1) Patmos (1) Hampton Reader Perrytown E. Camden (1) Tillar Washington (1) Rosston Harrell Banks Louann Wilmar MILLER (1.5) Willisville Thornton (1) Hermitage (1) Reader Winchester Tinsman Warren (1) LAFAYETTE Stephens (1) CHICOT (2) Fouke (1) (2.25) Garland (1) COLUMBIA (2) UNION (2) ASHLEY (1.75) Dermott (3) Texarkana (2) Bradley (2) Eudora (2) Buckner Lake Village (2) Lewisville Stamps (1) Emerson McNeil Magnolia (2.125) Taylor (2) Waldo Calion El Dorado (1.25) Felsenthal Huttig Junction City Norphlet Smackover Strong Crossett (2.75) Fountain Hill (1) Hamburg (1) KEY: Counties with countywide tax (shaded is 1 unless otherwise noted) (2) 2 being collected in that municipality (2co ) 2 being collected in that county Source: Debbie Rogers, Office of State Treasurer See also: Sales and Use Tax Year-to-Date 2007 with 2006 Comparison (shaded) Month Municipal Tax County Tax Total Tax Interest Jan. $33,890,076 $32,687,504 $32,664,439 $33,033,724 $66,554,515 $65,721,228 $244,719 $184,083 Feb. $41,087,573 $40,075,677 $39,706,942 $39,032,068 $80,794,515 $79,107,745 $209,743 $76,989 March $33,903,991 $32,771,550 $33,441,917 $32,771,095 $67,345,908 $65,544,012 $217,856 $256,793 April $34,080,456 $32,010,237 $33,492,256 $32,413,705 $67,572,712 $64,423,942 $260,149 $174,245 May $37,876,497 $35,233,916 $37,104,109 $35,510,242 $74,980,606 $70,744,158 $314,008 $240,060 June $34,784,978 $34,375,245 $33,994,936 $33,751,145 $68,779,914 $68,126,390 $107,240 $67,572 July $36,406,855 $35,046,470 $35,855,841 $34,756,794 $72,262,696 $69,803,264 $372,404 $322,687 Aug. $37,261,021 $35,934,262 $36,979,140 $36,071,576 $74,240,161 $72,005,838 $269,694 $55,735 Sept. $35,967,336 $34,686,426 $35,453,871 $34,960,684 $71,421,207 $69,647,110 $185,317 $366,161 Oct. $37,792,879 $35,582,119 $36,789,413 $35,884,130 $74,582,292 $71,466,249 $405,158 $129,536 Nov. $36,731,437 $34,770,334 $35,645,991 $35,090,669 $72,376,928 $69,861,003 $122,624 $273,208 Dec. $34,702,230 $34,662,336 $36,156,252 $34,001,413 $70,858,482 $68,663,749 $368,138 $205,399 Total $434,485,329 $417,836,036 $427,284,607 $417,277,245 $861,769,936 $835,113,281 $2,708,912 $368,138 Averages $36,207,111 $34,819,670 $35,607,051 $34,773,104 $71,814,161 $69,592,773 $256,421 $196, CITY & TOWN Montrose Parkdale Portland Wilmot Luxora (1) Manila (1) Marie Osceola (1) Victoria Wilson 2007 Elections CONWAY COUNTY, March 13. Defeated. 0.25% for 5 years For: 770 Against: 1,058 HOWARD COUNTY, March 13. Passed. 1 for hospital For: 866 Against: 804 CRAWFORD COUNTY, May 8. Renewed. 1% for 8 years For: 3,592 Against: 884 FARMINGTON, May 8. Renewed. 1 for 7 years For: 232 Against: 17 HELENA-WEST HELENA, May 8. Passed. 2% For: 1,492 Against: 1,415 MAGNOLIA, May 8. Passed % for hospital For: 1,089 Against: 518 McGEHEE, May 8. Passed. 1% for jail For: 417 Against: 249 CLARK COUNTY, June 12. Passed. 0.5% for 7 years For: 1,755 Against: 804 CONWAY, June 12. Passed. 1% of existing 2% extended For: 1,140 Against: 391 CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, June 12. Passed. 1% for 3 months For: 2,932 Against: 1,207 POCAHONTAS, June 12. Passed. 1% for hospital For: 1,010 Against: 34 BENTONVILLE, Aug. 14. Passed. 1 for 25 years For: 521 Against: 147 SEARCY, Sept. 11 Defeated. 1% temporary For: 607 Against: 1,112 CAMDEN, Nov. 13 Passed. 3/4 for public safety For: 743 Against: 343

47 JANUARY December 2007 Municipal Levy Receipts Alexander , Alma , Almyra , Alpena , Altheimer , Altus , Amity , Arkadelphia , Ash Flat , Ashdown , Atkins , Augusta , Avoca , Bald Knob , Barling , Batesville , Bauxite , Bearden , Beebe , Beedeville Belleville , Benton , Bentonville ,136, Berryville , Bethel Heights , Black Rock , Blue Mountain Blytheville , Bonanza Booneville , Bradley , Branch , Brinkley , Bryant , Bull Shoals , Cabot , Caddo Valley , Calico Rock , Camden , Carlisle , Cave Springs , Centerton , Charleston , Cherry Valley , Chidester , Clarendon , Clarksville , Clinton , Conway ,571, Corning , Cotter , Cotton Plant , Cove , Crossett , Danville , Dardanelle , DeQueen , DeValls Bluff , DeWitt , Decatur , Dermott , Des Arc , Diamond City , Dierks , Dover , Dumas , Dyer Earle , East Camden , El Dorado , Elkins , Elm Springs , England , Etowah Eudora , Eureka Springs , Fairfield Bay , Farmington , Fayetteville Fayetteville ,618, Flippin , Fordyce , Foreman , Forrest City , Fort Smith ,034, Fouke , Fountain Hill Franklin , Garfield , Garland , Gassville , Gentry , Gilbert Gillett , Gillham , Gilmore Glenwood , Gosnell , Gould , Grady , Gravette , Green Forest , Greenbrier , Greenland , Greenwood , Guion Gurdon , Guy , Hackett , Hamburg , Hardy , Harrisburg , Harrison , Hatfield , Havana , Hazen , Heber Springs , Helena-West Helena , Hermitage , Highfill , Highfill Special Aviation , Highland , Holly Grove , Hope , Horseshoe Bend , Hot Springs ,279, Hoxie , Hughes , Humphrey , Huntington , Huntsville , Jacksonville , Jasper , Jennette Johnson , Jonesboro ,077, Keiser , Keo , Kibler , Kingsland , Lake City , Lake Village , Lakeview , Lamar , Lepanto , Leslie , Lewisville , Lincoln , Little Flock , Little Rock ,913, Lonoke , Lowell , Luxora , Madison , Magazine , Magnolia , Malvern , Mammoth Spring , Manila , Mansfield , Marianna , Marion , Marked Tree , Marshall , Maumelle , Mayflower , McCrory , McGehee , Melbourne , Mena , Menifee , Mineral Springs , Monticello , Moro , Morrilton , Mount Ida , Mountain Home , Mountain View , Mountainburg , Mulberry , Murfreesboro , Nashville , Newport , Norfork , North Little Rock ,498, Oak Grove , Ola , Oppelo , Osceola , Oxford , Ozark , Palestine , Paragould , Paris , Patmos Patterson , Pea Ridge , Perla , Perryville , Piggott , Pine Bluff , Pineville , Plainview , Plumerville , Pocahontas , Portia , Pottsville , Prairie Grove , Prescott , Quitman , Ravenden , Rector , Redfield , Rison , Rockport , Roe Rogers ,825, Rose Bud , Russellville , Salem , Searcy , Shannon Hills , Sheridan , Sherrill Sherwood , Shirley , Siloam Springs , Sparkman , Springdale ,821, Springtown St. Charles , Stamps , Star City , Stephens , Stuttgart , Sulphur Springs , Summit , Sunset Swifton , Taylor , Texarkana , Texarkana Special , Thornton Tontitown , Trumann , Tuckerman , Turrell , Twin Groves Tyronza , Van Buren , Vandervoort Vilonia , Viola , Wabbaseka Waldenburg , Waldron , Walnut Ridge , Ward , Warren , Washington , Weiner , West Fork , West Memphis , Wheatley , White Hall , Wickes , Wiederkehr Village Wilton , Yellville , County Sales and Use Tax Arkansas County , Ashley County , Crossett , Fountain Hill , Hamburg , Montrose , Parkdale , Portland , Wilmot , Baxter County , Mountain Home , Cotter , Gassville , Norfork , Lakeview , Big Flat , Salesville , Briarcliff , Benton County , Benton County Special Aviation , Siloam Springs , Rogers , Bentonville , Bethel Heights , Decatur , Gentry , Gravette , Lowell , Centerton , Pea Ridge , Cave Springs , Sulphur Springs , Avoca , Garfield , Gateway , Highfill , Little Flock , Springdale , Elm Springs Springtown , Bella Vista , Boone County , Alpena , Bellefonte , Bergman , Everton , Lead Hill , Omaha , South Lead Hill , Valley Springs , Zinc Harrison , Diamond City , Bradley County , Banks Hermitage , Warren , Calhoun County , Hampton , Harrell , Thornton , Tinsman Carroll County , Beaver Blue Eye Chicot County , Lake Village , Eudora , 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