North Little Rock e-Newsletter
Provided by Diane Whitbey, City Clerk and Treasurer
July 2022
City offices will be closed, Monday, July 4, 2022 in observance of Independence Day It’s that time of year again… time to remind everyone that Fireworks are prohibited in the City of North Little Rock North Little Rock Ordinance No. 7327, adopted December 11, 2000 includes the following: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 7167 AND ORDINANCE NO. 6175 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NORTH LITTLE ROCK; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. SECTION 1: That Section 1 of Ordinance No. 7167, amending Ordinance No. 6175, is hereby amended by the following: (d) Page 195, §2002.2 shall be amended to read: Except as hereinafter provided it shall be unlawful for any person to possess, store, offer for sale, sell at retail, set off, ignite or otherwise explode and fireworks or other fireworks by whatever name called within the city limits; provided that the use of fireworks for public displays shall be allowed upon recommendation by the fire marshal and authorization of the City Council, only after all provisions of NfiPa 1123 are met and all necessary permits have been issued. Every such use or display shall be handled by a competent operator approved by the fire marshal and shall be of such character and so located, discharged or fired so as not to be hazardous to property or endanger any person. No parent or guardian of a minor shall furnish money or a thing of value to a minor for the purchase of fireworks or encourage, act in conjunction with or in any manner instigate or aid a minor in the commission of having, keeping, storing, selling, offering for sale, giving away, using, transporting or manufacturing fireworks within the corporate limits of the city. The violation of this section shall be an offense regardless of whether or not the minor shall be charged or found guilty of the offense. The commission of the offense by the minor on the property under the control or owned by the parent or guardian shall be prima facie proved that the parent or guardian aided the minor. The fine or penalty for violating this provision, upon conviction in municipal court, shall be not less than twenty-five and 00/100 dollars ($25.00) nor more than five hundred and 00/100 dollars ($500.00). The City of North Little Rock wants all of our residents and visitors to be safe and enjoy the upcoming 4th of July holiday. Please keep the following in mind: - Fireworks can be dangerous, causing serious burns and eye injuries. - Persons with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder—and loud or sudden noise can be a trigger for PTSD. This can cause an involuntary episode of flashbacks, uncontrollable shaking, sweating, panic attacks, heart palpitations or other emotional symptoms. - Fireworks and pets—pets are more sensitive to loud noises, flashing lights and strong smells. On the 4th of July, and other days people are likely to set off fireworks, it’s best to leave your pets safely indoors, preferable with a radio or TV turned on to soften jarring sounds.
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North Little Rock Animal Services
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North Little Rock Fire Department Well it is summer time. The fourth of July is right around the corner. That means grilling out and watching fireworks. Have fun but be safe doing it. Here are a few tips to help keep you safe as you enjoy the summer. Keep your BBQ grill clean. Grease fires often occur when grilling. These can grow quickly extending fire to everything nearby. Propane and charcoal BBQ grills should never be used indoors or too close to combustible material. Keep your grill safely away from your house, vehicles and fences. Just the heat from a BBQ grill can damage vinyl siding or paint and molded plastic. Maintain a clearance of several feet around the grill. Children and pets can easily run into a grill turning it over. Keep a watch out for this. Never leave your grill unattended. The hot coals from a charcoal grill can start a fire if placed near combustible material. Never put hot coals in a combustible trash container. According to the National Fire Protection Association, fireworks start over 19,000 fires and send over 9,000 people to the Emergency Room each year in the US. Because of the potential for causing injuries, fires and property damage, the possession or use of fireworks are prohibited within the city limits of NLR. Fireworks displays are allowed by licensed and insured technicians with permits for the displays. Let the pros handle the fireworks, just enjoy the show. Please be safe and enjoy your summer. Chief Warren Almon Fire Marshal North Little Rock Fire Department
38th Annual Pops on the River
This annual event will take place in downtown Little Rock, Monday, July 4. Activities will include music, food and fireworks. Pops on the River will begin at 3 p.m. in the River Market with a marketplace for shopping, food trucks and entertainment for all ages. Fireworks will begin at approximately 9:30 p.m. and will be shot off the Main Street Bridge between the cities of Little Rock and North Little Rock. There are a number of great places to view fireworks from the north side of the River, too! Check out the Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum at 120 Riverfront Park Drive. Tickets are only $15.00 per person. There will be burgers, hot dogs and drinks for sale. Planning on attending the Travelers Game July 4? Plan on staying for their July Furious Fireworks Finale! 3
Mayor Terry C. Hartwick holds a monthly department head meeting. Department heads provide a report of activities, projects and accomplishments. Below are highlights from May 2022 (You will see that some departments had to change operations due to the Coronavirus/COVID-19. Hays Center—fully open to members. 6,957 members visited, with an average 362 members per day. 111 new members. Volunteers contributed 637 hours. Sanitation—crews continue to pickup garbage and yard waste during the pandemic. Garbage / Yard Waste crews collected 2,122.52 tons (4,245.04 lbs) of household garbage, rubbish and junk. Yard waste crews collected 87 loads (2,421.80 cubic yards) of green waste. 288 tires picked up. 30 Sanitation Code inspections and 20 reinspections. Issued 18 notices for non-compliance. Collected $780.00 from move-outs or excessive bulk waste. Curbside recycling tonnage for the month was 155.49.
Animal Control—Incoming: Dog—155/648 ytd Cat—68/199 Other—0/2 Adopted: Dog—41/211 Cat—28/77 Other—0/1 Reclaimed: Dog—19/104 Cat—0/2 Euthanized: Dog—68/319 Cat—39/112 Service Calls—583/2,316 Citations—29/146 Vouchers (Spay/Neuter)—8/76
Parks & Recreation—Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum had 872 visitors, which included Lighthouse Christian Academy (12), Birthday Party (20), Harrisburg High School (15), USS Spinax (SS489 Reunion) (70). Overnight stays—LR Tours (40), Fort Smith Montessori Elementary Traffic—AR One Call requests—70, Signs/posts repaired (15), Troop 5, Rogers (25). or replaced—320, City vehicles marked with decals—16. Parks—Arkansas Master Naturalists Pavilion Ribbon CutSet up Speed Trailer on Kierre Drive and Lynch and Saun- ting, Pulaski County Fair in Riverfront Park. Pools opened ders. Stealth box on Nicole. Memorial Day. Funland open. Afterschool programs underway. Police—Property crimes rose slightly—majority were vehicle break-ins—over 1/3 involved unlocked vehicles. Lieu- Street—work in the street department is never endtenant Mark Tubbs was promoted to Captain. Sergeant ing...crews patch potholes, pick up litter, clean out storm Matt Anderson was promoted to Lieutenant. Currently drains (remove accumulated debris including leaves and have 173 officers. 4 certified officers scheduled to start in grass clippings). June. Interested in becoming a NLR Police Officer? Call North Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau 501-975-8855 for info. Downtown RV park—626 reservations, average stay 2.16 Fire—Total incidents–963 , Fires-40 False alarms-62, nights. RVs from 42 states and 13 International travelers Rescue/Emergency Medical-573, Hazmat-35. Training (top 5: TX, FL, AR, CA, & OK). hours: 1,890. Building surveys: 193. Electric Emergency/911—Incoming calls-12,149, 39,768 customers Non-911-4,261, Wired 911-901, Abandoned 911-37, Wire- $6,826,748 revenue less 911– 6,353, Abandoned Wireless-237. 123,637 kw peak power Total dispatch entries: 8,147. 60 sq miles—territory 11,252 transformers Planning—Inspectors traveled 3,986 miles within the city 555 miles of wire performing the following inspections: 122 HVAC, 244 10,458 street lights Plumbing, 287 Electrical, 220 Building. Issued the follow5,032 security lights ing permits: 5 sign, 10 demolition, 24 New Single Family 82 lighting repairs (average cost $225,836), 48 Residential Remodel 39,401 smart meters (average cost $14,156), 1 New Commercial (permit Major outages: JFK & 5 mile creek—tree on primary— $3,112,460, 9 Commercial Remodel (average cost 1,676 customers out 89 minutes. Levy substation— $763,556), 1 new Multi- family. unknown location—storm related—2,338 customers out Electric Customer Service—Payments—38,946, Collec- 85 minutes. 5100 Velvet Ridge—tree on primary—2,338 tions—$7,633,233. customers out 5 hours 17 minutes. Galloway—broke pole—1,083 customers out 1 hour 58 minutes. Hwy 391 Code Enforcement—Assigned calls—141, Citations—8, north Hwy 165—1,102 customers out 30 min, 797 customViolation Notices—683, Vehicles Tagged—103, Lots Posters out 8 hours 30 minutes. ed—288, Signs Removed—5, Structures Inspected—28, Rental Inspections—14, Food Service Inspections—10, Houses Demolished by city—0, Houses Demolished by owner—0, Vacant Lots Cleaned—156, Lots with Structures Cleaned—68, Vacant Houses Secured—1, Vacant Lots Mowed—145 Lots with Structures Mowed— 60. Tires removed—5. 4 Pg 4
...continued from previous page… Finance Year to Date Revenue & Expenditures May 2022 Revenue Property Taxes 13,741 Licenses/Permits 99,139 Fines/Forfeitures 236,221 Taxes—Property 2,481,944 Intergovernmental 152,074 Franchise fees 142,082 Local Option Sales Tax 5,822,167.08 Charges for Services 248,473 Fines & Fees 78,043 Net Transfers 923,080 Total Revenue $ 10,196,867 Expenditures Administration Animal Shelter Special Appropriations City Clerk Emergency Services Finance Public Safety-Fire Health Legal 1st Court 2nd Court Human Resources Commerce Planning Public Safety-Police Code Enforcement Public Works Neighborhood Services Sanitation Vehicle Maintenance Senior Citizens Center Communications Fit 2 Live Total Expenditures
107,148 58,908 542,674 33,330 136,619 101,961 1,401,410 7,949 60,204 54,365 37,226 67,737 26,261 73,841 2,033,815 106,886 106,914 21,649 497,430 132,537 70,271 7,044 10,250 $ 5,696,439
Frederick L. “Buddy Morgan, 95, passed away May 19, 2022. “Buddy” (as we all knew him) was a WWII Navy Veteran and member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He retired after 22 years as a North Little Rock police officer and later retired as a Pulaski County Deputy Sheriff after 20 years. Buddy’s wife, Mary Ruth (Taylor) Morgan passed away in 2020. She was a retired North Little Rock school teacher and retired North Little Rock City Treasurer. Mary Ruth loved all things purple and Buddy loved Volkswagen beetles. But the thing they both loved the most was each other. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Lyn Morgan of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Jerry Lynn Robinson (aka Red Bear ), 56, r etir ed North Little Rock Fire Department Fire Marshal, passed away June 5, 2022. Jerry pursued his dreams of becoming a Firefighter followed by his Paramedic Certification. He received multiple awards during his 25-year career: Firefighter of the Year, Fire Officer of the Year and the Achievement Award. Jerry was kind, giving and thoughtful. He always thought of others before himself. He loved to cook, fish, camp and travel the state with his wife and fur-babies. He especially loved going to the ocean. He was a proud rider for the Patriot Guard Riders. Jerry was also a “Jack of all trades and master of most.” Left to cherish his legacy is the love of his life, wife Karen Mason Robinson; stepson Ryan Hames; brothers Harold Joe, James W., Jr. and David. 7 nieces and nephews; and his fur-babies Ramsey, Daisey, and Ellie Mae. Francis “Fran” Henry Douglas Hichens, IV passed away J une 20, 2022, after a short battle with cancer. He was born December 22, 2968 in Cobleskill, New York. He was a veteran serving in the US Air Force / Desert Storm. After 9/11 he re-enlisted in the US Navy and served as military police office during Operation Enduring Freedom. Fran came to work for the North Little Rock Police Department in 1994 where he worked until he retired in 2011. He went on to work with the UAMS police department and retired as a Captain in 2021. During his military service, he received two National Defense Service Medals. Fran worked as a resource officer where he developed the D.A.R.E. program.
North Little Rock Electric to Permanently Close Drive-thru Service at 120 Main Street—August 31, 2022
Beginning Monday, August 31, 2022, the North Little Rock Electric Department will permanently close the drive thru located south of the North Little Rock City Services building at 120 Main Street. Below is a list of payment options: Website—view and pay your bill online. nlrelectric.com/my-account/ Mobile App—use your mobile devise or tablet to access your account. nlrelectric.com/payment-billing-options/ Phone—call 501-975-8888 to pay by debit or credit card. Mail—payments made by check or money order may be mailed to: North Little Rock Electric Department PO Box 936 North Little Rock, AR 72115 Other services such as start, stop or transfer service, forms rates, and payment billing options are available online at www.nlrelectric.com/moving, or by calling 501-975-8888.
He received the Chief’s award for developing a community outreach program for kids and teens when he created the Junior Police Academy. This academy helped teach young people about the profession of law enforcement. He leaves behind his wife of 27 years, Shannon, two sons, Johnathan and Andrew, three daughters Cris (Bevins), Alyssa, and Sarah; and his mother and father, Shirley Bell and Frank Hichens.
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Esophageal Cancer
Found at edocamerica.com Esophageal cancer forms inside the esophagus, which is the muscular tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. Esophageal cancer is not as common as some other cancers, such as breast, lung, and prostate cancer. But the number of people with one particular type of esophageal cancer, called adenocarcinoma, has risen dramatically in the past few decades. Adenocarcinoma is the most common type of esophageal cancer in the U.S. Let's talk about more about it, including what symptoms you should be aware of. What causes esophageal cancer? Unfortunately, we don't know exactly what causes esophageal cancer. It is thought that chronic irritation of the inner lining of the esophagus may contribute to causing changes in cells within the esophagus that can make them grow and divide out of control. Here are some of the things that cause irritation in the cells of the esophagus that appear to increase your risk of developing esophageal cancer: Smoking Having gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Drinking alcohol Having Barrett's esophagus, which is the name given to precancerous changes in the esophagus Being obese A steady habit of drinking very hot liquids Not eating enough fruits and vegetables Having bile reflux (reflux of bile from the gall bladder) Having an esophageal sphincter that won't relax (called achalasia), which usually cause trouble swallowing A history of radiation treatment to the chest or upper abdomen
CT scan of the chest - Can show the tissues in the esophagus.
What can you do to help reduce your risk of esophageal cancer? If you have been told that you have Barrett's esophagus, be sure to maintain follow up with your doctor and undergo screening tests when recommended. Quit smoking Avoid alcohol consumption or drink only in moderation Maintain a healthy weight. If you are overweight, talk How is the diagnosis of esophageal cancer made? with your doctor or one of our dieticians about strate Barium swallow test - You swallow a liquid containing gies to help you lose weight. barium, then have X-rays. The barium will show the Eat more fruits and vegetables, aiming for a variety contour of your esophagus on the X-ray. of colors. Endoscopy or EGD - This involves your doctor put If you have GERD, follow your doctor's recommendating a flexible lighted tube through your mouth and tions regarding treatment as well as lifestyle precauthroat, into your esophagus. During the EGD, a bioptions you should take. sy can be done of any suspicious areas to send to Dr. Anita Bennett MD - Health Tip Content Editor the lab for testing. What are the symptoms of esophageal cancer? Weight loss without trying Difficulty swallowing Progressively worsening heartburn or indigestion Coughing or hoarseness Chest pain or pressure, or a burning sensation in the chest.
You only get one body, so taking care of it is important. By knowing your body, and your family’s health history, you can start to figure out what is “normal” for you.
Eat healthy Exercise Get enough sleep Drink plenty of water Don’t use tobacco, vape, alcohol or drugs 6
Safety Matters from the Arkansas Municipal League Avoid Heat Illness
When it is hot outside, your body temperature can rise to dangerous levels. Normally, your body cools itself through sweating. However, in hot and humid weather, sweating is not enough and the result can be a heat illness. Staying Cool Follow the suggestions below to stay cool when working in hot weather: Wear loose, light-colored clothing and some type of hat. Adapt to working in hot conditions gradually, especially if performing strenuous tasks. Take breaks in the shade when possible, and remove any outer protective gear you may be wearing. Avoid overexerting yourself during peak temperature periods (midday). Drink liquids frequently, even if you don’t feel thirsty— at least eight ounces every 20 to 30 minutes. Choose water, fruit juice or sports drinks and stay away from liquids containing caffeine, which can dehydrate you. Recognizing the Symptoms There are three forms of heat illness, each with its own distinct symptoms: Heat Cramps—severe muscle spasms in the back, stomach, arms and legs, which are attributed to the loss of body salt and water during periods of heavy perspiration. Heat Exhaustion—heavy sweating, cool or pale skin, nausea, headache, weakness, vomiting and fast pulse. Heat Stroke—high body temperature, sweating stops, red and often dry skin, rapid breathing and pulse, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, confusion or unconsciousness. Providing Treatment It is essential to treat heat illness as soon as possible. If you are feeling any of the above symptoms,
inform a co-worker and ask for help. If you suspect that a fellow worker has any of these conditions, follow the firstaid suggestions below: Heat Cramps—move the victim to a cooler area and provide them with water or other cool, nonalcoholic beverages. Follow up with a medical examination. Heat Exhaustion—move the victim to a cooler area and keep them lying down with their legs slightly elevated. Cool their body by fanning and applying cool wet towels. Have them drink approximately six ounces of water every 15 minutes. Follow up with a medical examination. Heat Stroke—you or a bystander should immediately call an ambulance. Meanwhile, move the victim to a cooler area, remove outer clothing, immerse them in cool water or apply cool, wet towels or cloths to the body. If the person is awake and able to swallow, give them small amounts of cool water to drink. If medical help is delayed, call the hospital for further instructions while waiting. Heat stroke is lifethreatening, so it’s important to move quickly! Safety Reminder The risk of heat illness increases with age, poor diet, being overweight, insufficient liquid intake, poor physical condition and/or when taking medication. Never take salt tablets without your doctor’s approval. Be aware of weather conditions when you will be working outside so that you can be prepared with appropriate clothing and beverages. If you are working outside and start to feel any adverse symptoms, inform someone and take a break.
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City of North Little Rock Municipal Identification Program The City of North Little Rock recently announced a partnership with the non-profit Seis Puentes/Butterfly Ministries to develop and implement a Municipal Identification (ID) Program in our city. “Our City has placed their belief and support in Seis Puentes to partner on this much needed service.” said Mayor Terry C. Hartwick. Raul Fernandez, Executive Director of Seis Puentes said “The relationships Seis Puentes has developed within the immigrant community of Central Arkansas through education and information, and creating connections and opportunities for Latino/Hispanic communities in Arkansas continues to prosper.” In addition to the immigrant community, this program will also benefit the elderly, homeless and others who lack any form of ID in our city. People need ID to obtain common things like utilities or to open a bank account. The Seis Puentes Resource Center is located at 4202 Camp Robinson Road, North Little Rock, 72118. History of Seis Puentes Seis Puentes is a project of Butterfly Community, a registered 501 (c)3 organization. Butterfly Community began in 2001 with the help of former North Little Rock Mayor Patrick Henry Hays. The Pulaski County Council for Children and Youth Services (PCCCYS) started a series of after school sites to serve as safe havens for youth and children who were at risk of becoming involved with gangs, violence, crime and substance abuse. Butterfly Community supports two Our Club sites in North Little Rock operated by Leifel Jackson, reformed leader of the original Gangster Crips. He now nurtures and mentors at-risk youth. One of these clubs was in the old Argenta Train Station in Sherman Park. The second was in Silver City Courts. Both clubs ministered to elementary, middle and high school students in the afternoon by providing nutritious meals and snacks, tutoring, school supplies and school uniforms.
In 2002, Mayor Hays approached Butterfly Community for support of programs within the city’s growing Hispanic communities. In response, Butterfly Ministry began Volar (Take Flight), an empowerment dance program for young girls between the ages of 6 and 16. They also organized the PROM program to redistribute beautiful formal wear to hundreds of prom-hopeful girls. In 2012, Butterfly Community launched its new Outreach project and opened the Education and Resource Center on Camp Robinson Road. The center is fully equipped with computer work stations, printers, and projection equipment for classes, seminars and workshops. The Seis Puentes Education and Resource Center partners with various strategic partners and also offers Adult Education classes including GED, WAGE, ESL, basic computer skills, job training and distance learning. Hispanic outreach includes information seminars, a youth dance program for students (ages 2 to 18), art workshops, and cultural enrichment opportunities.
This month employees from multiple city departments supported the annual 2022 Boot and Badges Blood Drive. The Arkansas Blood Institute collected 83 units of blood. North Little Rock Police and Fire thank all who participated in the event! 8
Safety Matters from the Arkansas Municipal League Riding Lawnmower Safety
Riding Lawnmower Safety
“Most riding lawnmower accidents occur on
Of all the machinery and equipment you work with, ridthe slope of a lawn. ing lawnmowers are one of the most hazardous, mostly To prevent rollovers, mow up and down due to sheer size and power. Namely, you face cutting or slopes; do not attempt to drive across them.” amputation hazards, rollover hazards and danger from flying debris. In order to stay safe and avoid injury while operating a riding lawnmower, follow these precautions. General Precautions Read the instruction manual and receive the proper training before operating the machinery. Inspect the equipment before use for any damaged or missing parts. Ensure that the grass catcher, discharge guard and other safety devises are in working order and in their property position. Before use, clear the desired mowing area of debris, rocks, large branches, lawn furniture and other obstacles. Avoid driving in reverse, if possible. With the engine off, adjust the deck’s cutting height. Operating Safety Fill the gas tank in an open space to avoid fume inha Start the mower while in the driver's seat, not while lation. standing next to the machine. Disengage the mower and transmission before starting. Engage the blades at the lowest engine setting first and then release the brake slowly. Mow in straight lines except when steering around objects such as trees and shrubs. Slow down significantly while turning. Never put your hands or feet near the rotating blades under the machine. Never dismount the mower while the blades are en-
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Never carry passengers on the mower with you or let any unauthorized persons operate the machine. Wear tight-fitting long pants, eye protection, ear protection, non-slip boots and gloves to protect your body against flying debris. Do not wear hanging jewelry, belts, chains or anything else that could get caught in the moving parts. 9
Laman / Argenta Branch Library
Dive into Oceans of Possibilities at your North Little Rock Public Libraries with Summer Reading 2022!
We have exciting, free programs planned for all ages! Take a look at all the fun events for both our Laman and Argenta locations at https://attend.lamanlibrary.org/events! This summer, you can easily log books, movies, and audiobooks, keep up with your progress, complete challenges, and MORE by visiting http://lamanlibrary.readsquared.com/ to sign up using the READsquared app or website. Make sure you dive headfirst into Oceans of Possibilities at North Little Rock Public Library System’s Summer Reading 2022! Here’s a full list of the events happening at North Little Rock Public Library system in July. All Month —Free Meals for Ages 2-18 at Laman Children's on Mondays to Fridays at 11 AM —The June North Little Rock Reads Challenge is to read a book about LGBTQ+ characters or by an LGBTQ+ author. Submit in person at either location or online at https://nlrlibrary.org/misc/readingchallenge/ —Tiny Art Take & Make Projects - Stop by the Laman Library Adult Department Desk or call (501) 758-1720 to reserve yours while supplies last. Library Birthdays Susie Kirk – July 13
Lacy Wolfe – July 20
Toni Sandall – July 22
Library Work Anniversaries Donovan Mays – 1 year
Julie Delashaw – 13 years
Richard Thelig – 23 years
Looking for a place to grab a bite on Main Street in North Little Rock? Cregeen’s Irish Pub 301 Main Reno’s Argenta Café 312 Main Skinny J’s 314 Main Crush Wine Bar 318 Main Brood and Barley 411 Main Four Quarter Bar 415 Main Argenta Nutrition Hub 419 Main
Ristorante Capeo 425 Main Mug’ Café 515 Main 515 Main Just off Main (maybe a few blocks) Benihana 2 Riverfront Place Diamond Bear Brewing 600 N Broadway Flyway Brewing 314 Maple Street Margo’s Catfish Diner 807 Willow Street Mr. Cajun Kitchen & Catering 606 N Olive Riverfront Steakhouse 2 Riverfront Place
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Peddlers Permit City of North Little Rock Issued to: Mel Dun Issued: 7/1/2022 Expires: 9/30/2022
If you or a loved one have items you think might have a historic value to our city, please consider donating them to the North Little rock History Commission. Accepted items will be maintained in their archives. For more information, call 501-371-0755 or email nlrhistory@comcast.net. Sex: Male Eyes: Brown Hair: Dun Height: 15 hands Employer: Equine sunglasses Type of Goods Sold: Sunglasses for horses City Clerk and Treasurer Diane Whitbey By: _SAMPLE ONLY— only valid with signature ____________________________ Deputy City Clerk / Treasurer, Revenue
To see a list of issued permits, visit the city website at www.nlr.ar.gov, then click on City Clerk/ Treasurer, followed by Licensed Peddlers. To see an individual ID/Permit, click on the person’s name. All licensed door to door peddlers are required to have the ID issued by the City Clerk’s Office with them at all times. Currently, we have NO permitted door to door solicitors.
All 2021 North Little Rock Business/ Privilege License/Permits are now delinquent and subject to a 50% penalty. All persons doing business of any kind within the city limits of North Little Rock are required to have a Business/Privilege License. This includes home-based such as lawn care or internet sales. **If a business operates 1 day into the new year, it is required to obtain a business license at the full fee.** If you have any questions, please contact the North Little Rock City Clerk’s Office at 501-975-8617.
The North Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau wants to help promote your upcoming events! Visit www.NorthLittleRock.org or call Stephanie Slagle (Director of Marketing) at stephanie@northlittlerock.org or 501.404.0378 to submit your events.
Currently there are NO licensed or permitted door-to-door solicitors/peddlers in North Little Rock. If you ar e a r esident and someone comes to your door between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, please call the North Little Rock City Clerk’s Office at 501-9758617. The North Little Rock City Clerk’s Office will search the business name and the individual’s name who is at your door. If it is after business hours or on the weekend, please call the North Little Rock Police Department at 501-7581234. You will need to provide the time, location, description of individual and the name of the company or product they are trying to sale to either the Clerk’s Office or NLRPD. If someone is at your door and behaving in an aggressive way, please call 911. When doing business with anyone, take the time to check to see if they have the required local (city) and state licenses. Also, make sur e anyone wor king on your pr oper ty is licensed and insured. This is to pr otect you and your property in the event of a dispute or damage. Finally, check for an insurance bond and the amount. This will be important if there is damage, or if the vendor is injured while working on your property. Door-to-Door Solicitation/Peddler. Anyone going door to-door in North Little Rock for the purpose of providing a product or service (examples: alarm sales, lawn care, tree trimming, pest control, solar panels, books, etc.) is required to have an individual door-to-door peddlers permit issued by the City Clerk’s Office. An application must be completed by each individual solicitor. The company the individual is representing is also required to have a city business license. Once all documents are provided, the packet will be sent to the North Little Rock Police Chief for final approval. An issued door-to-door permit/license is good for 90 days from the date of issue. The applicant will be provided a city issued photo ID. The ID will also be posted to the City Clerk’s page on the city’s website. Example upper leŌ. 11
North Little Rock City Council Schedule
The North Little Rock City Council meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber s in City Hall (300 Main Street, North Little Rock). For more information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 501-975-8617 or email Diane Whitbey at Dwhitbey@nlr.ar.gov. The City Council Agenda can be found at www.nlr.ar.gov, then click on the Government tab, followed by Council Agenda.
Ward 1
City Council Members Debi Ross Nathan Hamilton
753-0733 952-7679
Ward 2
Linda Robinson Maurice Taylor
945-8820 690-6444
Ward 3
Steve Baxter Ron Harris
804-0928 758-2877
Charlie Hight Jane Ginn
758-8396 749-5344
Ward 4
Other Elected Officials
City Offices located at 120 Main Finance, Ember Strange
975-8802
Information
975-8888
Human Resources, Betty Anderson
975-8855
Planning, Shawn Spencer
975-8835
Purchasing, Mary Beth Bowman
975-8881
Utilities Accounting, Terrell Milton
975-8888
Utility Payment Assistance and Other Numbers
Central AR Development Council……..501-603-0909 Little Rock Catholic Charities...501-664-0640 ext 459 Saint Francis House…………………....501-664-5036 Watershed……..………………………..501-378-0176 Helping Hand of Arkansas……………. 501-372-4388 River City Ministries…………………….501-376-6694 Arkansas Metro………………………....501-420-3824 Arkansas Food Bank…………………...501-565-8121
Mayor Terry C. Hartwick
975-8601
City Clerk/Treasurer Diane Whitbey
975-8617
City Attorney Amy Fields
975-3755
District Court Judge Randy Morley
791-8562
District Court Judge Paula Juels Jones
791-8559
American Red Cross…………………...501-748-1021 Salvation Army………………………….501-374-9296
Telephone Numbers for City Hall
Mayor’s Office…………………501-975-8601 Terry C. Hartwick
City Clerk & Treasurer………..501-975-8617 Diane Whitbey
North Little Rock Curbside Recycling schedule for the month of July
Jun 27 to Jul 1, no pickup Jul 5 to 9, recycle Jul 11 to Jul 15, no pickup Jul 18 to 22, recycle Jul 25 to 29, no pickup
Communications………………501-975-8833 Shara Brazear External Relations…………….501-975-8605 Margaret Powell Special Projects……………….501-975-3737 Arnessa Bennett Fit 2 Live……………………….501-442-7406 LaKaisha Shelby 12
Cities of Little Rock and North Little Rock co-host International Institute of Municipal Clerks Conference
Special thanks to Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, Nor th Little Rock Mayor Terry C. Hartwick and Little Rock City Manager Bruce Moore for welcoming delegates from across the US and 11 countries!
Thank you to the North Little Rock Police Color Guard and Officer Shana Cobbs for your time! Thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers, especially from the City of North Little Rock! Our delegates were appreciative of your time and assistance. Thank you also to Mark Hayes, Executive Director— Arkansas Municipal League Opening 13 Ceremony emcee.
June Anniversaries Name LAY, SARAH C JENNINGS, DANIELLE L ATKINS, PAMELA S REESE, WARD KEATHLEY, ROBERT BELL, MELINDA G RIGGIN, RONALD C ALLEN, CHAD P KUYKENDALL, ROBERT HANKINS, THOMAS F WALLIS, DANA M STEPHENS, JESSICA D LOR, KIMBERLY WILSON, RICHARD R ROLLINS, KAREN D TODD, TERRI L PAGE, DEVIN D FAUBION, EDWIN A EVANS, BENJAMIN L JOY, MICHAEL D ASHLEY, DANIEL B MAYFIELD, MATTHEW I USSERY, BRANDON SMITH, BRODY M COLTER, TYLER J MCDONNELL, AMBER RABUN, STEVE A ALURAIBY, YASSIN MCCOY, BRADY E PALADINO, NICOLE TOLES, ROSETTA CHAMBERS, ELIJAH M FORD, LAJAVION D MCNAUGHTON, DUSTIN ADAM RINCHUSO, MATTHEW R WELCH, CHANDLER M JAMESON, JAY W KITA, COLLIN A CORRIGAN, GERALD L MAHAN, TELINA D SMITH, PAMELA R HOLLAND, JENIFER R KEMP, DARRON K TILLMAN, KEANDRA E SANDERS, AARON NATION, LISA M
Dept ADMIN AIMM ANIMAL CONTROL CODE CODE COURT II ELECTRIC ELECTRIC ELECTRIC ELECTRIC ELECTRIC ELECTRIC ELECTRIC ELECTRIC OES/911 OES/911 OES/911 FIRE FIRE FIRE FIRE FIRE FIRE FIRE FIRE HR IT IT IT LEGAL PARKS ADMIN PARKS CONC PARKS CONC PARKS GOLF PARKS GOLF PARKS GOLF PARKS GOLF PARKS GOLF PARKS MAINT PARKS MAINT PARKS REC PARKS REC PARKS REC PARKS REC PARKS REC PARKS REC
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Name MCCALL, KAREN S JOHNSON, KEITH T ELMORE, HANNAH C COTTON JR, KAREAME A MITCHEM, MORRELL A RIDGEWAY, LAKEYSHIA T FOSTER, ALEXIS L JONES, ISAIAH ABDULLAH, EVAN J EDMOND, AVIGNON C BOBBITT, MADISON P MARTIN, DECOREY T HALE, JOHN CHRISTI MILLER, MICHAEL T SORRELLS, KARL E DUKES, DON E MESSER, RONALD B WIGGINS, MARK C ELIZANDRO, WILLIAM B DORRELL II, DENNIS C BLANKENSHIP, GREG BOODY, JAY D NORMAN, TOMMY HELTON, CARMEN S WRIGHT, MARK J CHAMNESS, STEVEN E ECKERT, JULIE D HOOD, MARK W TIMS, LONNELL D O'KELLEY, CLINTON A SIMS, BRAD BRANCH, ROBERT F MONTGOMERY, SAMUEL A BENNETT, BRANDON J BROWN, CODY H DRONE, PHYLLIS A TEMPLE, JOHN GANGLUFF, PHILLIP BRECKON, JOHN D WILLIAMSON, DMITRY Z EVANS, REAGAN L COMMONS, LILLIE LOGAN, ANTHONY D CARR, GRALYN ROBERTSON, WILLIAM K ARMSTRONG, DAVID W
Dept # Yrs PARKS REC 4 PARKS REC 3 PARKS REC 3 PARKS REC 3 PARKS REC 1 PARKS REC 1 PARKS REC 1 PARKS REC 1 PARKS REC 1 PARKS REC 1 PARKS REC 1 PARKS REC 1 PLANNING 8 POLICE 26 POLICE 26 POLICE 26 POLICE 25 POLICE 25 POLICE 24 POLICE 24 POLICE 24 POLICE 24 POLICE 24 POLICE 23 POLICE 21 POLICE 20 POLICE 20 POLICE 20 POLICE 19 POLICE 19 POLICE 18 POLICE 18 POLICE 15 POLICE 15 POLICE 15 POLICE 10 POLICE 5 POLICE 5 POLICE 3 POLICE 2 POLICE 2 POLICE 1 SANITATION 22 14 STREET 5 VEHICLE MAINT 32 VEHICLE MAINT 25
July Anniversaries Name Dept # Yrs Name Dept # Yrs HOGANSON, JOHN J AIMM 4 TULLOS, JOSEPH B IT 7 USSERY, SHELLEY CITY CLERK 6 DUNBAR, ADDISON A PARKS CONC 7 SHINN, TALOR CITY CLERK 5 GRAVES, XAVIER N PARKS CONC 1 ELROD, RUSS CODE 23 GRIFFIN, PEYTON L PARKS CONC 1 MCHENRY, FELECIA CODE 22 JACKSON, KAMARIAN N PARKS CONC 1 CATES, DIANA K CODE 4 WALKER JR., REGINALD V PARKS CONE 1 SCALES, CASSANDRA F COURT I 7 POWELL, TOMMY PARKS GOLF 5 COBBS, RAY A COURT I 2 BREWER, THOMAS E PARKS MAINT 22 HOPE, IAN PARKS MAINT 9 BAILEY, COLLEEN ECONOMIC DEV 1 MILTON, TERRELL ELECTRIC 17 OWENS, ANTHONY PARKS MAINT 5 MCNEIL, KYLE ELECTRIC 10 MUNNS, RANDALL D PARKS MAINT 3 KINCAID JR, WILLIAM M ELECTRIC 6 LASHLEY, ALEX N PARKS MAINT 1 TAYLOR, KALEB M PARKS REC 2 SMITH, JENA P ELECTRIC 4 JONES, RAGAN A ELECTRIC 3 MOORE, PAMELA D PARKS REC 2 CLAYTON, ANTIGUDRA L OES/911 5 BROOKS, DENVER R PARKS REC 1 BANKS, CHANCIS L PARKS REC 1 STERLING, RACHEL L OES/911 1 WHEELER, TICHINA L OES/911 1 CONLEY, HEAVEN E PARKS REC 1 TREADAWAY, MICHAEL B FIRE 24 WIRT, ANGELA G PHHSCC 18 GARNER, ALAN E FIRE 23 MARTIN, LINCOLN N PHHSCC 3 FREY, CHAD A FIRE 21 ASHFORD, JOHNNY L PHHSCC 1 HARRINGTON, TOBY L FIRE 20 JONES, ALYSON PLANNING 5 POE, WILLIAM B FIRE 20 NORRIS, GARY PLANNING 1 STEPHENS, WESLEY T FIRE 20 COBURN, JEFFREY S POLICE 9 LANKFORD, STEVEN L FIRE 19 STROUD, CODY LYNN POLICE 8 WALKER, SEAN M FIRE 19 COLLINS, JERRY L POLICE 2 HOBSON, CHARLES D FIRE 18 JACKSON, DILLON J POLICE 2 EISENHOWER, COREY O FIRE 14 VELIZ PONCE, ANTHONY POLICE 2 BRADSHAW, JUSTIN T FIRE 14 VANASSCHE, JACOB R POLICE 2 GASTON, DALTON L FIRE 9 MCCULLAR, JOHN W PUBLIC WORKS 12 WARD, JEREMY A FIRE 8 PHILLIPS, ANTHONY D SANITATION 6 CARTER, JARROD E FIRE 8 JOHNSON, MARCUS J SANITATION 5 HARLAN, TRENT L FIRE 7 SAUERWIN, JOSHUA SANITATION 5 MATCHETT, MATTHEW A FIRE 7 NEBLING, TODD C STREET 14 WALKER, MELANIE E FIRE 4 DUNCAN, ERIC K STREET 6 WEST, SANDRA K FIRE 1 HEISER, DAVID K TRAFFIC 10 BELCHER, DUSTYN L FIRE 1 GRAY, JOHNNY L VEHICLE MAINT 14 WOODS, LATONIA D IT 27 SCHUTTE, JOSHUA S VEHICLE MAINT 1 Information regarding employee anniversaries and birthdates is provided by Human Resources the prior year (i.e. 2022 was provided in 2021). So if an employee name is on the list that has retired or resigned, please disregard. Also, typos happen! Please let me know if a name is spelled wrong and a correction will be included next month! For employees who leave the city and come back in a different capacity or department, your length of service may change as well. Example, I worked in the Mayor’s Office 10 years, then was elected City Clerk. I have been in the City Clerk’s Office 21 years. My total service with the city is 31 years. If this scenario applies to you, please email me at least one month before the month of your anniversary month so I can include your total 15service to the City of NLR! Diane (Dwhitbey@nlr.ar.gov)
June Birthdays Name SCHOLL, JAN WEBB, PETRA SMITH, BRIAN BRYANT, MICHAEL COLLIE, CURT IVEY, KEITH WORRELL, TINA WOODWARD, GREGORY DELLORTO, DANIEL GERAN, DAVID ASHLEY, DANIEL BLEVINS, MICHAEL SCHWULST, JON WILLIAMS, LYNN BIRCH, ROBERT MORAGNE, NAKISHA IRBY, TODD JENKINS, TREVOR ANDERSON, MATTHEW JOHNSON, MARCUS COOK, MICHAEL GOSHIEN, DEWEY VELIZ PONCE, ANTHONY COBURN, JEFFREY BREEDLOVE JR, CONDO LAWRENCE, JACOB HILL, BRYAN BOLDEN, CHARLES MULLINS, GAYLE BANKS, CHANCIS CHRISMAN, JASON WHEELER, TICHINA ROBINSON, LAURIE STOCKMAN, ERIC TACKETT, MARK PLATT, COREY RUSSELL, SUSAN KELLEY, SCOTTIE ELIZANDRO, WILLIAM HAWKINS, JERRY MANN, WILLIAM SCOTT, DAN PATTERSON, AMMINESHA NORRIS, GARY PEACH, MATTHEW WAID JR, TOMMY
Dept ADMIN ELECTRIC ELECTRIC PARKS MAINT PARKS GOLF FINANCE PARKS REC ELECTRIC FIRE ELECTRIC FIRE POLICE POLICE SANITATION ECONOMIC DEV ELECTRIC FIRE PARKS MAINT POLICE SANITATION FIRE PLANNING POLICE POLICE SANITATION VEHICLE MAINT FIRE ELECTRIC IT PARKS REC POLICE OES/911 POLICE POLICE FIRE FIRE PHHSCC PLANNING POLICE SANITATION ELECTRIC NEIGHBOR SRV PARKS REC PLANNING POLICE STREET
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Name MOORE, PAMELA STANLEY, MICHAEL BROWNING, CHAD SPENCER, SHAWN GRAY, EVELYN MATLOCK, CHRISTOPHER BONNER, AMANDA COMBS, JEFFREY COLLINS, JERRY LAMBERT, DONNA DANIELS, ROBERT HATTER, ALAN BRYANT, HOLLY ROSS, DEBI REESE, GLEN STEWART PEREZ, VEDA HARPER, SHELIA COLEMAN, MARK EOFF, DONALD MERLO, MICHAEL MATHIS, MICHAEL HOLLEY, CHRISTOPHER WEBB, SHANNON PROTHRO, JAMES REEVES, MICHAEL TAYLOR, KALEB ADKINS, GIOVANNA PETTIT, LEONARD THORN, BRADLEY BRYANT, JAMES RAMIREZ, ALYSSA HOPSON, BILLY OSBON, NATHAN MUNNS, RANDALL MONSON, AALIYAH JONES, DAVID FREE, ERICK RAGLIN, DONALD GRIFFIN, ROBERT LACY, DENISE DOWDY, JEREMY COFFMAN, NATHANIEL HAVENS, CARRIE BRANCH, ROBERT WILLIAMS, WILLIAM
Dept Date PARKS REC 18 POLICE 18 ELECTRIC 19 PLANNING 19 ELECTRIC 20 FIRE 20 FINANCE 21 FIRE 21 POLICE 21 SANITATION 21 ELECTRIC 22 SANITATION 22 STREET 22 COUNCIL MEMBER 23 CODE 23 ELECTRIC 23 FINANCE 23 FIRE 23 PARKS MAINT 23 POLICE 23 FIRE 24 FIRE 24 FIRE 24 PARKS REC 24 PARKS REC 24 PARKS REC 24 POLICE 24 ELECTRIC 25 FIRE 25 POLICE 25 POLICE 25 SANITATION 25 ELECTRIC 26 PARKS MAINT 26 PHHSCC 26 FIRE 27 FIRE 27 PARKS MAINT 28 POLICE 28 POLICE 28 ELECTRIC 29 POLICE 29 PARKS REC 30 POLICE 30 16 POLICE 30
July Birthdays NAME PAUL, ANITA JOHNSON, SHANNON DAVIS, MIKE WHITLEY, JAYLA MCEUEN, TIMOTHY DAVIDSON JR, JOHN ELROD, SAMANTHA SIMPSON, KYLE MONTGOMERY, SAMUEL ANDREWS, MICHAEL CONLEY, HEAVEN SONTAG, GARY JORDAN, TAMAR THOMAS, BRIAN GARDNER, ANTHONY MELTON, DAVID GRAY, GARY ELENBAAS, JEFFREY HOOD, MARK NICHOLS, CARLA ELLIOTT, ERIC SMITH, KATHERINE LEE, NATHANIEL EDWARDS, CRAIG BENNETT, BRANDON MOORE III, FREDERICK LEWIS, JOSHUA JOHNSON, KEITH CHAMNESS, STEVEN JERNIGAN, EDWARD ELROD, RUSS OGINSKI, JOSHUA MONROE, CHERI MILLER, MURIEL
DEPT ADMIN IT ADMIN PARKS REC CODE STREET FINANCE FIRE POLICE PARKS MAINT PARKS REC PARS MAINT PARKS REC FIRE SANITATION ELECTRIC OES/911 POLICE POLICE POLICE STREET AIMM PARKS MAINT POLICE POLICE STREET PARKS MAINT PARKS REC POLICE STREET CODE ELECTRIC OES/911 PARKS ADMIN
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NAME BREEN, JOSEPH DAVIS, WILLIAM BELCHER, DUSTYN THRELKELD, JOSHUA WALKER, KENNETH MARKHAM, APRIL TREVINO, KIM WALKER, TRENDIS MILBY, WILLIAM TENSLEY, SHAMILLE HICKS, CLIFFORD FORTSON, STEPHEN THOMAS, RODNEY WILLIAMS, CEDRIC DESIZLETS, JOHN DEDRICK, BRIAN ECKERT, JULIE STUART, KRISTAN ROLLINS, KAREN ROSE III, JOHN SCHWEIGER, CASEY GENTRY, BRENDA BURGER, FRANK NOLAND, BAILEY STRONG, DARIAN ADAMS, LAITH STOUT, KEVIN HAWKINS, JASON HOUSE, JERRICK POWELL, MARGARET ABDULLAH, EVAN JONES, ISAIAH BUSH, BILL
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NORTH LITTLE ROCK CITY OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, JULY 4, 2022 IN OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY Garbage, Trash and Recycling routes will run one-day delayed all week (i.e. Monday’s route will be picked up Tuesday and so on)
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